San Anselmo Herald from San Anselmo, California • Page 1

a community cam only grow and prosper, in proportion to the Interest and energy BXTOTOJTO Til UPBCILDIXG AN JDCTILOPMIXT OF "MAR TXLOUS THE SCEXIC VONDERBPOT OF CALIFORNIA. OF ITS INHABITANTS PEEK OF WEEKLIES ESTABLISHED 1811 19, NO. '82. MARIN HERALD, San Anul California FRIDAY JULY 20, 1928. REVALUATION MEET SLIITHCLUB FOIOD ATLIEETHlGmSAM a iVf rflf A LAST RITES HELD FOR SEMINAL HEAD San Ansekno Man Meets Old Friend Jinimie Walker Rev.

W. H. Landon Passes Away Sz Jdenly HOOVER EXPECTS TO ATTEND MARIN FAIR Wedding Couple To Be Feature Of Fair Scores of beautiful Marin County girls nnd Marvelous Marin has girls with pulchritude unrivalled through LOSS MOURNED BY SCORES OF FllENDS $1,000,000 REAL ESTATE PROJECT STARTS IN MANOR Old Roy Ranch Bought By Lbma Linda Realty Company a A real estate deal which was closed recently between Charles. Pfeferro, former owner of' the Roy Ranch in Manor- and the "Loma Linda Realty purchasers of the land, will mean the expenditure of $1,000,000" to be used in subdividing the tract. Deysher and LaFargue two of the members of the "Loma Linda RenHy Company" held an option on the property for three years prior to closing of the deal three weeks ago.

The other member of the Loma Linda firm is Henry Claudius. Streets, sidewalks and sewers will be put in the tract immediately. The machinery for the work is already on the property awaiting a right of way from the railroad, to cross over some of their land to be used as an entrance Rev. Warren Hall D. LL.

President of San Francisco Theological Seminary, died at Stanford Hospital San Francisco, last Saturday morning, July 14th. He underwent ji operation three weeks ago, and was thought to be recovering satisfactorily. The end came quite unexpectedly. i Dr. Landon was born in Alburgh, Vermont, Julyp, 1851, so that he had just passed his seventy-seventh birthday.

He was graduated from the University of Vermont in 1874; and from Union Theological Seminary, New York City, in 1879 In 188ohe married Florence Phelps, of South Hero, Vermpnt; and the serie year was ordained to the Presbyterian ministry. He was Pastor Palmyra, NewYork, from 1879 to 1886; and Pastor of Calvary Churfli, Portland, Oregon from 1887 ifi 1892. In 1892, he was called to be Professor of Practical Theology in San Francisco Theological Seminary, and from that time until his death was identified with the life of that institution, fin 1913, he was transferred to "the Chair of Apologetics and Missions, Vhich Chair he filled until his decease. In April 1910, he was elected President theSeminry; and in the eighteen years of his' leadership has seen it grow from small beginnings to its present tbsition, the third largest Seminary of the Presbyterian Church. Th endowment of the Seminary has been largely increased, under his able administration; the Chairs of New, Testament Interpretation, fi Christian Sociology, and of Missions have been endowed; and last spring an endowment for a new Department of English Bible was secured.

He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity frn his alma mater, the University of Vermont, 1887; and the degree Doctor of Laws from Occidental College, 1921. He was a mejr.be Of the Ju HELD AT FAIRFAX Many Property Owners Attend; Great Interest Shown Tax Factors held their third meet ing at the School House' in Fairfax on Wednesday evening of last week. i lie moBuuy wwi ftbwiiucu, si-bout 50 were present. Maps showing the different Fairfax tracts were hung im 1.1 11 tlAA a on the walls and G. G.

Osgood; of the Tax explained how the work was done, mentioning that the placed a valuation of $15 per front foot on the highest classed residential property in Fairfax, such as the better lots in Hawthorne Hills Tract, sections of Pacheeo Tract," portions of Mono Av enue frontage etc and the balance of the properties were graded from this figure downward to $5 or S8 per front foot, stating that hillside lots were handled on an area basis. The highest priced business prop erty In Fairfax was rated a about $70 per front foot and from that down to $35 and $25 per front foot. Special deductions for topographical infirmities were allowed; such as steep lots, lots with waste creek bank areas and other deductions are computed on a percentage basis varying according to the depth of lots. The usual 150 foot depth being adopted for the residential lots, as a standard for 100 values and 100 foot depths were adopted as a basis for business lots having 100 value. Dr.

Sawyer spoke to those present lainln that for taxation asses ut pw etjuiUui XuSjJ definite percentage of the ascertained true values would likely be adopted. He also, stated that this class of work could only be, done by such experts as Tax (rifr. 99goo Invited any and all interested persons to visit their office opposite the San Anselmo Depot in San Anselmo. In figuring the values of the Improvements, deductions are made according to age depreciation scale and for obsolescence Separate sheets are filed for every building, "showing floor space areas, class of construction," nature of foundations When this work is completed the County will have a very valuable set of records, including new maps, aerial photographs, individual Non-partisan Body Elect Officers At First Session The Smith-Robinson presidential campaign in Marin County fM formerly launched at the Library Hall in San Anaelmo Monday night, when the Ross Valley Al Smith lor President Club was formally organised under the direction of officials of the State League of Iroquois Clubs, headed by Timothy E. Treacy, of San Francisco.

-v The hall was crowded to capacity by Smith followers from various points in the county, and many who arrived late, were disappointed at not being able to find room in the hall. Several automobile parties found it necessary to back up their machines and drive away. The meeting was opened by urana Sachem Treacy of the State League of Iroquois who outlined the aims of the organisation, and stressed the point that the Marin county organisation is non-partisan. Treacy related. number of interesting incidents in connection with his recent trip to the convention at Houston.

The principal speaker of the even ing wVs Maurice Harrison, prominent San Francisco attorney, who moved the audience with a comprehensive word picture of Governor Smith. Other speakers on the program were James Keefe, for the past 25 years a Republican; C. Harold Caulfleld. RofcA; J. C.i' the San Francisco Iroquois Club; R.

J. O'Rourke, head of the Young Men's Smith Club of San Francisco; Land Joseph Goger. Officers elected at the, meeting are: Don D. Foster, president; Mrs. D.

A. Fuller, secretary; Emile G. Coret, auditor. The vice president are Redding, Dr. R.

G. TDufflcy and Sheriff J. J. Keating, San Rafael; Ben Valentine, Fairfax; Miss Belle C. Brown, and Mrs.

Marie C. Fleming, Larkspur. president was instructed to appoint, an executive committee of 60. It is planned to hold meetings at Larkspur and Fairfax within the next few months. Don D.

Foster, and Emije G. Coret, president and treasurer' of the Ross Valley Al Smith for President Club, and Arthur J. Brown, San Anselmo sign painter, attended the Down Town Association luncheon and the South of Market banquet in San Francisco yesterday. Both affairs were in honor of Mayor Jimmie Walker of New York. Brown and Myor Walker were i friends and neighbors in New York more than 20 years ago.

Recognition on' the part of both was instantaneous, despite the lapse of almost a quarter century since they had met The greeting was "Hello Arthur," and "Hello Jimmie." USE OF SERVICE STARS FOR GAME WARDENS URGED MEN WOULD DEEM IT HONOR TO WEAR STARS SAYS SELLMER A communication suggesting the use of small service stars 'to be worn on the sleeves" of game wardens, was sent to the heads of the fish and game commission, by. Capt Walter S. division; mucn 'Interested in an article which much interested in an article which appeared in the Marin Herald relative to the new uniform of the Chief of Police of San quotes ing it I thought of the men who have it a great honor to wear these little vice. It woul be something for the younger members of the force to the article and continues, "While read-given most of their lives to the work of protecting California wild life. I am sure that these men would deem stars denoting long and faithful ser-youngre members of the forije to work and look forward too." by the Hoover forces in singing "The Sidewalks of New York," at the re.

quest of President Wade Thomas, who presided. to the tract. The subdivision will be a restricted residential section, in which beautiful high class homes will be built The property covers over a thousand acres of wooded land, extending from Manor to White's HilL The land was originally owned by the Roy' family who came to Mi'rin County a century ago. About ten years ago the Roy estate which comprised the tract in question, was purchased by Charles Pfeferro. Pfeferrp has reserved the old Roy.

home and 4jpUun Jt. for 1 paj. mnem residence, i 345 Marvelous Marin Dance Will Honor Marin Transportation dance in honor of the improved transportation facilities in Mnrln County will be held by Marvelous Marin, at the Larkspur Bowl on Wednesday evening, according to Harry Ridgway, president of Marvelous Marin. Art Weldner's orchestra will furnish music for the Affair. R.

C. Doherty, president of the Larkspur Fire Department will arrange for the details of tjje dance. out California will take an active part in the Marin County Fair and Harvest Festival that will be held at Novato, Marin County, for three days beginning August 10. The girls will be garbed as dairy maids and will aid in' welcoming the hose of visitors who are expected to attend this fair which will be one of the most elaborate ever attempted in the county. Herbert Hoover, Republican nom inee for the Pesidency, has promised Harry Ridgway, president of the, Fair Association, that unless something un-forseen happens, hi will attend the festivities.

An invitation, has also been sent by Ridgway to Governor C. C. Young. latter is expected to attend with members of his executive council. The various service clubs of Marin County are combining to provide e- laborate entertainment features for the members of the different clubs from surrounding counties.

The leaders of the clubs have been working for the past several days on a number of surprises for the visitors, A public wedding between a couple who will be blindfolded during the ceremony, and whose identity will be kept a secret even after the knot has Keen tied wtfl ance of the Fa r. announced Rldowav. This is the first time that an event of this kind has ever been held at a Marin County fair, and' Ridgway promises that it will repay anybody making the journey to Novato to witness it 70 LEGISLATORS TALK TO ROTARY CLUB AT LUNCHEON Sharkey And Reindollar Guests At Service Meeting State Senator Will R. Sharkey, and Assemblyman Charles Reindollar, Marin County's representative in the State Legislature, were, the guests of honor and principal speakers at the weekly meeting of the San Anselmo Rotary Club Wednesday. Senator Sharkey, candidate reelection, and president of the Martinet Kiwanis Club, gave an interesting outline of the water conditions in California, presenting data that he has collected in his survey as a member of the.

Senate water conversation committee during the past several months. The water situation one of the chief problems confronting the legislators, Governor Young declared in his inaugural speech, and his faith in Sharkey's ability was evidenced by his appointment as a member of the water committee. Reindollar gave an interesting review of his recent trip to Hawaii, telling of the racial problems and social conditions in the Sandwich group. Reindollar touched on the efficient school system there, pointing out that more than two thirds of the children in the schools are Of Japanese parentage. Although he and Mrs.

Reindol lar were impressed with the scenic wonders. 0 the Islands, they hold that Maria eouty excells to a mark-sd degree, the assemblyman said. Reindollar said that the Hawaiian population the Islands has decreased from 400,000 at the time they were visited by Captain Cook in the latter part of the last century, to less than 85,000 at the present time. Supporters of Al Smith were joined dicial Commission of the General Assembly of the tVesbyterlari Church, 1910-18; and a member c. the JSoju lnee 1917; Modintor of Synod of California in 1921; and Vice-Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church at its meeting In 1927, in San, Francisco.

The funeral service was held In Montgomery Memorial Chapel, San' Anselmo," last Monday 'afternoon at two o'clock, and was largely attended by friends from the Bay Region. According to his express-' ed wish; Mr. Lawrance J. Mitchell, the Seminary Chimer, played on the. Robert Dollar, beginning at 1.45 p.

thrqe hymns, "Nearer My God to Thee," "Rock of Ages," and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul." 'William H. Oxtoby presided' at the service, and the address was made by Prof. Edwin F. Hallenbeck, who returned freTn San Piego to take this part in the service. The Scripture Lesson was read by Prof.

Merlo K. W. Heicher, and Prayer was offered by Prof. John E. Wishart Jhe closing Prayer was offered by Prof.

Lynn T. White. During the service, in accordance with Dr. Landon's wish, two hymns were sung, "Hark, Hark my Soul," and his favorite hymn, "For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest" The pall-bearers included the members of the Faculty above mentioned, and in addition Dr. T.

Day of San Anselmo, Mr. C. A. Belden of Ross, and Mr. W.

M. Wheeler of Berkeley. Five of the alumni of the Seminary served as ushers: Rev. H. B.

McFedden, Rev. Oliver, E. W. Haney, Rev. D.

Stewart, and Rev. W. A. Pankey. Dr.

Landon is survived by fiis Mrs. Florence E. Landon, one son, Warren P. Landon of San Anselmo, and two daughters, Miss Mary A. and Miss Helen F.

Landon. Miss Mary' Landon was pre-. vented from being present at the service by reason of her absence in Paris, France Dr. Landon will be missed in many circles. The flags floating at half mast from Montgomery Hall and on the Town Hall were indicative of the high esteem in which he has been held.

No man on the Pacific Coast was more widely known and more beloved in his own Church' and outside its membership. He was wise In counsel, was always a peace maker, and he won the esteem of generation after generation of students. His place will indeed be hard to fill MARVELOUS MARIN PROGRESS EDITION HAS APPROVAL OF HARRY RIDGWAY ATiD ADVMTl5UiG Work is progressing on the Marvelous Marin Progress Edition' of the Marin Herald, being compiled with the approval and cooperation of the Advertising Committee of Marvelous Marin, In order to correct any misunderstanding that may have a-, risen on the part; of merchants, the Herald calls attention to articles published in tys columns at intervals during the past few months, stating that the edition is being compiled and published with the ap- 'proval and cooperation of the advertising committee of Marvelous Marin, and that the booster organisation Is apt financially interested in the project Manrelous Marin will get the benefit of the edition at no coat, and H. Crawford, committee chairman, declares that the edition will be of great benefit tb the county. "I am behind the project," declared Harry Ridgway, Marvelous Marin president, Wednesday.

Som merchants' have asked me why, if Marvelous Marin is sponsoring the edition, it is being published by the San Anselmo paper The edition is a worthy undertaking, arid I will boost it all I can. I have seen the -proof of the first sect-ion, and there is no question of its merits." The Advertising Committee, in explaining why the, edition is published at San Anselmo says: "Mr. Foster of the -Marin Herald was the first to propose an edition of this kind, and, as We were asked for lotting' but our moral support, we were delighted at the opportunity presented. There has bee'' no partiality shown, if any other Marin County paper desires to publish a 'similar edition, we will cooperate with the publishers to the fuUesV extent" The Marin Herald will also cooperate with any publisher 'who will carry out a similar undertaking 4n fact" will take space in their FIRE CHIEF CARTWRIGHT TILLS OF EARLY DAYS AT ANNIVERSARY DINNER GIVEN BY S. FIl DEPARTRIENT The twentieth anniversary of the establishment of the San -Anselmo Fire Department was appropriately celebrated last week, by a large banquet and dance given at the San Anselmo Woman's Club.

rV', The principal speaker of the evening was Fire Chief Charles Cartwright, who has been in the department for twenty conaecutivo years. Many interesting incidents of the early days In San Anselmo were. related, by Cartwright. And he spoke of the many fires which the town in the days when the main fire fighting apparatus consisted of men, buckets and inadequate hose. He told in detail the sWy of the fire in Deysher's Blacksmith" Shop In 1907 and othe treacherous biases that stand out In the history of the town.

Mentioning "the growth of San Anselmo in the last few years, Cartwright recalled to the memory of the older residents present the incorporation of the town In 1907 and the election of the fiwt trustees who were W. Jones Mayor; Lindsay, Taylor, F. Crisp and W. The formation of the fire department tool; place in April, 1907, he said and the first 'chief was John Farnespcck and the assistant chief was Charles Cartwright, Following the bounteous dinner and delightful entertainment furnlshed by the Womanla CJub, the evening was spent in dancing. Other speakers, were Mayor Schmidt, Councilman Otis Smith, Super-Vjsor Wm.

Chiaf Police B. A. Gaston, Don Foster, Tom Foley, George Post, and Cole. v. An exhibit of pictures, hung.

on the showing sections of 1, San Anselmo when the town was young, was one of the features of the evening. A. BonaiU Enjoys Switzerland Trip A. Bonaiti, retired San Anselmo hardware dealer, is enjoying his visit in Locarno, SwitserlancV with four sisters, according to a letter received this week by his brother Bill Bonaiti, Lagunitas merchant Bonaiti left several weeks ago for his European trip, after he sold his interest In Bonaiti A Flynn hardware store, Mr. and Mrs.

Jamet Gallagher of San Francisco are here for the summer and art living at S01 Greenfield venue. DORCAS SOCIETY HAS RECESS The Dorcas Society of Fairfax will have no meeting during the month of uly, The next regular business meeting will be held in August A sheets for every improved piece of property. Dr. Sawyer told those present that 80 of their taxes went for school purposes and that tax rates would not likely be raised unless they voted Increased district expenditures la their school, lighting, fire road, police, mosquito and sundry other All progressive citiel and counties are now adopting revaluation systems. rtvf-.

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