oc-plain-dealer 1923-11-21

BELIEVE STOKES CASE SETTLED NEW YORK, Nov. 21—William Earl Dodge Stokes, 73-year-old millionaire turfman, and his young wife, Helen Elwood Stokes, who for five years have carried their differences thru the courts of New York, Illinois and Colorado, today reached final terms of agreement. Stokes and his wife concurred on the amount of alimony Mrs. Stokes is to receive, it was learned. The question of the custody of the couple's two children, James, 9 years old, and Muriel, 8 years old, also was settled. The final terms, designed to forever keep the case of Stokes vs Stokes out of the American courts, were to be kept secret until revealed by Supreme Justice Isadore Wasservogel, who brought about agreement behind the closed doors of his office. Justice Wasservogel was to hold one more conference with the husband and wife. Tomorrow morning, it was expected, he would in open court, first grant Mrs. Stokes a separation from her husband, announce the amount of alimany, and then dispose of the question of the custody of the children. The case which has gone to trial four times, has in the past taken up 15 weeks of court time in various phases. It was learned Justice Wasservogel told both Stokes and Mrs. Stokes that it was "high time to get the Stokes case out of the courts" and informed both that "unless they came to an agreement between themssives he would make short work of their disputes from the bench." BUY 'N ANAHELM COURTHOUSE NEWS Stipulation was filed today in Robert Hutcheson vs. Anaheim Union High School District, that will make joint fund-raising efforts. It was learned Justice Wasservogel told both Stokes and Mrs. Stokes that it was "high time to get the Stokes case out of the courts" and informed both that "unless they came to an agreement between themssives he would make short work of their disputes from the bench." —Buy 'n Anaheim— COURTHOUSE NEWS Stipulation was filed today in Robert Hutcheson vs. Anaheim Union High School District, that the court may make joint findings in the suits as a whole connected with the high school building difficulty. The agreement was signed Oct. 15. Lizzie Bell didn't like the hard labor in connection with life on a dairy farm. She also accused William H. Bell of adding to her work by turning loose the chickens and pigs so they could enter the house. This was in San Joaquin county near the city of Oakdale. They were married June 24, 1912, in Los Angeles. There are no children or community property. They separated May 18, 1921. Non-support is among the charges. Leonard Evans of Anaheim is her attorney. Nagging, unreasonable objection to the crying of their baby, etc., by Raymond Morris, caused trouble between him and his wife, Della, according to a suit filed in Santa Ana. They were married in Santa Ana Oct. 14, 1921, and separated July 28, 1923. They have a baby boy. Indefealty is alleged by Perry Lee Plummer in a suit against Louise Margaret Plummer, filed at Santa Ana. They were married there July 10, 1920. Desertion and non-support are alleged by Alberta R. Page in a suit against Ben F. Page. They were married at Tonopah, Nev., Oct. 21, 1922. The desertion took place April 20 last. Alimony of $75 per month, costs and attorney's fees are asked. —Shop Early— CIVIL LIBERTIES MEETING TUESDAY Rev. G. Bromley Oxnam, pastor of the Church of All Nations of Los Angeles, and Clinton J. Taft, director of the American Civil Liberties Union (So. Calif.) branch), will speak at the Anaheim high school auditorium on Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock, according to an announcement sent out by Mr. Clinton this week. "Do you believe in free speech, press and assemblage?" is the question propounded, and the object of the speakers is to show how the people of So. Calif. are being denied their liberties. There is no admission fee, and all are cordially welcome. —Shop Early— HOLD 3 BOYS ON SERIOUS CHARGES HOLD 3 BOYS ON SERIOUS CHARGES LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21.—With a 64-year-old man and three boys in custody, the police today sought a fourth youth on a serious charge, following the discovery of Charlotte Epsteen, 15, and Margaret Leech, 13, in the basement of an apartment house in South Bonnie Brae street. The girls had been missing from their homes since Saturday night. John Brown, janitor at the apartment house where the girls were found, was arrested on suspicion of contributing to their delinquency, and John Lockwood, 15, George Bacon, 15, and R. Herne, 16, were arrested on serious charges after the girls had related their stories. UNCERTAIN OF PAIR'S IDENTITY SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 21.—Doubt was expressed here today by special agents of the So. Pac. Ry. working on the Siskiyou train robbery, that the two youths being held at Eureka are Ray and Roy D'Autremont, brothers, wanted in connection with the case. It was said, however, that the pair would be fully investigated before being released. They were arrested by Northwestern Pacific Ry. detectives, who alleged the pair were beating their way on a freight train, being taken into custody at a hotel after their arrival in Eureka. BAY IN ANAHEIM ANNOUNCE SHOWER A shower for Miss Wanda Jackman of the Fullerton high school, whose engagement to Harold McGraw has been announced, is planned tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Emma Epson. Mrs. Epson was formerly Miss Emma Robinson, and has been a long-time friend of Miss Jackman's. WILSON SPEECHES USED IN CAMPAIGN LONDON, Nov. 21.—The name utterances of Woodrow Wilson, former president of the Uptown states, today began to play an important part in the hectic Bribe-election campaign. President Wilson's anti-tariff measures in the campaign of 1912 being sent broadcast by librarians against President Stanley Baldwin's protection agency. The campaign is becoming live-with each passing day. Former Premier David Lleyd urge addressed a mass meeting afternoon in London. At liberal headquarters, the utmost optimism prevailed today; liberals frankly stated the need of the campaign is now go-ahead their favor. Conservative leaders do not deny they are worried but neverthe-less claimed their positions safe. Meanwhile, the labor party is taking a most diligent campaign. In May MacDonald, leader of the boroughs in an attempt to line up votes of the farmers. INVESTIGATORS FOLLOW NEW LEAD LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21.—Questioned at her home here today, Virginia Brown Faire, believed by Chicago authorities to be in possession of information that may lead to the whereabouts of Charles Dean, alias Charles Brown, reported from Chicago as wanted in connection with a mystery murder there, denied that Dean, or Brown, was her stepfather. Miss Faire injected a new angle into the investigation, when she suggested that another "Virginia Faire," who she said, is an "extra" girl in films here, "might be the person the authorities are seeking." Buy In Anaheim—FURNITURE BURNS LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21.—Swept by flames of mysterious origin early today the Independent Furniture Co. plant, covering a block at McGary, 16th and Stanton streets, was entirely destroyed within a little more than an hour. Loss was estimated at $250,-000. In addition, the homes of six laborers' families in Stanton st. were also destroyed, the occupants fleeing sensitively clad with what clothes they could carry. WALTON CHECKED BY U. S. COURT OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 21.—Another attempt of former governor J. C. Walton to checkmate the legislative impeachment court failed today when Judge John H. Cotteral, of the district federal court, sustained a motion of the state of Oklahoma to dismiss Walton's attorneys for an injunction. After brief arguments from state and Walton attorneys, Judge Cotteral took immediate action. Records of the federal court hearing will be certified at 3 o'clock this afternoon whereupon Walton will immediately proceed to act upon appeal in the U.S. supreme court, according to Attorney F. E. Riddle, chief counsel for the former governor. Buy In Anaheim—FOR SMALL TOWNS Government officials of Ceylon are fostering the electric lighting of small towns and villages by means of oil engines operated by self-contained generating units. Try a Plain Dealer Want Ad. CHILD-RUN OVER WILL RECORD In spite of a fracture and broken leg, little Losagias, 12, run over an afternoon on the state street between S. Palm and S. streets, will live, county nurses said today. She recovering. The car which struck owned by the E. W. Reefer of Los Angeles, and Loarch of Santa Ana driver, Loarch said he had upset trying to avoid took her, still unconscious county hospital. LANDOWNERS TO ATTEND SACRAMENTO, Nov. 21. clusion of the state board's probe into the fee paid Peter R. Gademer secretary, and C. F. local attorney, for hand section of a claim of red district 1001 in the sum 000, was reached to landowners in the district to put in an appearance sent their side of the case. A. T. Spencer, president board, said the case taken under advisement. The Greatest I of Orange County HERE is an increasing cry in Orange County for more homes and industrial buildings. Feverish activity continues in the sale and resale of lots. Our population grows beyond all calculations. Sickness and health rub shoulders in our daily life. Yet there is one need that the restless army of builders and boosters has neglected till now—THE INSISTENT NEED OF FURTHER RESTING PLACES FOR OUR DEPARTED. We require more cemetery room within practical distance of our homes, not only to take care of our present needs, but to provide for extraordinary expansion in the future. A group of business men headed by John H. McKenzie, a Northern financier and organizer, now located in this district has made arrangements to fill this pressing need of our community. After many months of intensive investigation, one hundred and sixty acres, magnificently situated, have been acquired within easy distance (see map above) and plans have been prepared by the firm of Cook & Hall, California's famous landscape architects, for a Memorial Park that will not only be the last thing in a scientific necropolis but one of the most beautiful burial spots in the world today. The conception of CENTRAL MEMORIAL PARK is based on belief that dear ones who have "gone before artistry worthy of our County of" The help of loyal citizens who community life is urgently asked. Only "The Greatest Need of Orange expression of your community spirit." Any member of the Advisory enumerated below, will gladly co-ordinate details of conditions and requirements on request. The CENTRAL MEMORIAL Park out parallel in local real estate have been. Investors in cemetery projects many cases thousands, per cent, p. While many people may object fits in an undertaking like this, it there any sound reason why you and secure the opportunity of make Suma from $100 upwards—w boosters has neglected till now—THE INSISTENT NEED OF FURTHER RESTING PLACES FOR OUR DEPARTED. We require more cemetery room within practical distance of our homes, not only to take care of our present needs, but to provide for extraordinary expansion in the future. A group of business men headed by John H. McKenzie, a Northern financier and organizer, now located in this district has made arrangements to fill this pressing need of our community. After many months of intensive investigation, one hundred and sixty acres, magnificently situated, have been acquired within easy distance (see map above) and plans have been prepared by the firm of Cook & Hall, California's famous landscape architects, for a Memorial Park that will not only be the last thing in a scientific necropolis but one of the most beautiful burial spots in the world today. The conception of CENTRAL MEMORIAL PARK is based on belief that death must not be looked upon from the aspect of gloom or fear. This Park will be a haven of peace and joy for the living as well as a pleasing contemplation in relation to the "Great Adventure." You will feel satisfied that your CENTRAL MEMORIAL "A BEAUTIFUL HAVEN OF REST" Chapel, Mausoleum and Crematory in center of Park. Perpetual Maintenance. Underground Sprinkler System. Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars to be spent in improvements. Wide Driveways. No Gloomy Tombstones. Private Mausoleums. Beautiful Tropical Trees. Educational Advantages. Handsome Statuary. Every known Variety of Ornia. Five Beautiful Entrances facing place. Many other features new world. FULL DETAILS, MAPS, REQUEST. ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD F. G. SWALSS, Insurance, Santa Ana. S. H. FINLEY, Civil Engineer, Santa Ana. H. H. SPURGEON, Jr., Furniture, Santa Ana THOS. A. WINEBIGLER, Undertaker, Santa Ana ALEX P. NELSON, District Attorney, Santa Ana A. J. PADGHAM, Music, Santa Ana SAM JERNIGAN, Sheriff, Santa Ana M. NISSON, Bank Director, Santa Ana D. JESSURAN, Manufacturer, Anaheim R. K. SMITH, Grocer, Huntington Beach BACKS-TERRY & CAMPBELL, Funeral Directors, Anaheim. E. H. METCALF, Retired, Anaheim CHAS. EYGABROAD, Orange Grower, Anaheim C. N. ELLIS, Undertaker, Orange A. W. SWAYE, Cashier Bank, Orange FRED C. PERRIGO, Real Estate, Westminster R. J. PRESCOTT, Merchant, Huntington Beach WALTER S. HUDDLE, Undertaker, Anaheim INVESTORS Original purchasers secure the additional advantage common to such this character and magnitude, of being able to buy at wholesale profits under these conditions are exceptional. But swift action is absolutely necessary. Come in and talk it over with the local manager or get full particulars from the Home Office: 212 West Center St. Anaheim JOHN H. McKENZIE, General Manager Fifth Floor—Security Bank Building Telephone 619-27 CHILD RUN OVER, WILL RECOVER In spite of a fractured skull and broken leg, little Elmaisa Losagias, 12, run over yesterday afternoon on the state boulevard between S. Palm and S. Lemon streets, will live, county hospital nurses said today. She is slowly recovering. The car which struck her was owned by the E. W. Reynolds Co. of Los Angeles, and A. Kari Loerch of Santa Ana was the driver. Loerch said he had nearly upset trying to avoid her. He took her, still unconscious, to the county hospital. LANDOWNERS FAIL TO ATTEND CASE SACRAMENTO, Nov. 21—Conclusion of the state reclamation board's probe into the $68,000 fee paid Peter R. Gadd, its former secretary, and C. F. Metteer, local attorney, for handling collection of a claim of reclamation district 1001 in the sum of $150,000, was reached today after landowners in the district failed to put in an appearance to present their side of the case. A. T. Spencer, president of the board, said the case would be taken under advisement. FOR AUTO VICTIMS A special memorial day was recently held in Rio de Janeiro for the victims of automobile accidents. Wreaths of flowers were spread on the graves of automobile victims and other flowers were placed at some of the "death corners" of streets where auto accidents have been frequent. PROBE DEATH IN DOCTOR'S OFFICE The death of Margarita Lopez, 9-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jose Lopez of Stanton, in the office of a Chinese herb doctor of Los Angeles, will be investigated today at an inquest in the metropolis. The remains will be brought to the undertaking parlors of Backs, Terry & Campbell. The funeral will take place Thursday at 10 a.m., and the burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. BUY IN ANAHEIM RADIO STATION The Mexican government has given a radio station to the Costa Rican government to enable it to communicate with other Central American countries. SHOP EARLY Plain Dealer Aos Always Bring SEIZE BROKERS IN OFFICE RAID MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 21—In a spectacular raid upon the offices of Raymond Co., stock brokers, 435 Palace blues., by inspectors of the county office at noon today, five men were led to the city jail, where they are held for alleged violation of the blue sky law. They were charged with taking money under false pretenses. The men are: Lee S. Gordon, said to be manager of the offices; George Ford, Gus Phillips, James Goldberg and Carl Webster. William Raymond, president of the company, and Milton Raymond, vice-president, are being sought by the inspectors. BUY IN ANAHEIM USE MUCH SOAP An average of 80 pounds of soap was used by every family in the United States in the year ending with June. CHICHESTER S PILLS THE DIAMOND BRAND Ladies Ask your Deargift for this beautiful Diamond Brand. Prices vary based on size and condition. Take one other. Buy from our store. DIAMOND BRAND PILLS FOR 80 YEARS KNOWN AS DENT STICKS ALWAYS RELIABLE SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE who have "gone before" are resting in surroundings of beauty and worthy of our County of Orange. help of loyal citizens who appreciate the necessity of this phase of our life is urgently asked. This is truly a community project. It is not the Greatest Need of Orange County," but is one that demands the best of your community spirit. member of the Advisory Board of well known Orange County citizens, and below, will gladly confirm this statement of necessity. Intimate conditions and requirements will be given at the offices or sent by mail. CENTRAL MEMORIAL PARK opens an opportunity for investors withheld in local real estate operations; impressive as some of the profits in cemetery projects in other parts have made hundreds, and in thousands, per cent, profits in a comparatively short time. many people may object to taking the very exceptional possible proundertaking like this, it is a fact that SOMEONE must finance it. Is sound reason why you should not in this way help our community the opportunity of making a handsome profit at the same time? from $100 upwards—with 25 per cent down payment—may produce MEMORIAL PARK OF REST" Every known Variety of Tropical Flowers. Best Drainage in Califlive Beautiful Entrances from Main Roads. Easy access to every restMany other features not yet found in any other burial place in the WILL DETAILS, MAPS, PLANS and LITERATURE WILL BE SENT ON DRY BOARD R. H. SOMMERS, Secy. Chamber of Commerce, Balboa W. C. EASTLACK, Balboa Pharmacy R. BELL, Pres. Chamber of Commerce, Newport Beach F. G. REDMOND, Rancher, Anaheim, R. F. D. No. 1 GEORGE C. SOEST, City Councilman, Garden Grove A. W. FRYE, Banker, Hynes. J. M. WOODSWORTH, Pres. First Nat'l Bank, Garden Grove Advantage common to some enterprises of due to buy at wholesale prices. The probable is absolutely necessary. ACT AT ONCE! Circulars from the Home Offices. General Manager Office Hours 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Long Beach, Calif.