The herald., 1893-08-17
SANTA ANA.
A Marriage License story-Col. Ciark's
Dhath-Nnfea.

A Marriage license story--Col. Ciark's
Desth-Notes.
SANTA ANA. Aug, 16.--sPlease," said the
blushing young man who wanted a marriage
license, to Deputy County Clerk Beckett re-
Gently, please don't let the reporters get the
age of my intended"
"Why," replied Mr.. Beckett, "your wife is
only 70 years old. and that is a very reaso able
age, considering the fact that you are nearly
80 lnded, think your ages highly suitable
ter upon the great and holy rights OF married
life. Indeed, sir, there are many wo n who
marry n when they are very much older than
"5top" groaned the young man who had
Just paid W to get the legal right to wed. at
Is not on my tntended's account that with the
age Of my my true love suppressed. l have a
"And what is that, pray9" inquired the office
holder.
"You see," confidently replied the man, my
soon .to-be wife has two sisters, both oder than
herself, and who are keeping the company of
known to the aforesaid young men before IL is
too late tor them to back out, their chances of
marrying are forever b1ightsd d."
II see," murmured Mr.. Beckett.
COLONEL CLARKE's DEATH.
At o'clock las, night Colonel Clarke died at
his home at Fairview, from the result OF in
juries received by him on the previous day.
The details of the unfortunate affair, show
that Mr.. Clarke was riding on his saddle horse
when the animal stepped in y post hole and
fell, rolling completely over the gentleman
and producing internal injuries from which he
expired. His end was attended with great suf-
fering, Mrs Clarke and children were in Chi
Col. A. L. Clarke was born in York, 40 years
ago, and hac resided In this county for the
seven years. He WAS one of the leading men
was for the benefit of the county and one Of
the owners OF the Fairview ranch. Mr.. Clarke
had many warm friends In this city, and his
end 10 greatly mourned by all.
NOT GUILTY.
George Webb had Jim Yost arrested for bat
terry, and this morning Yost had his trial before
Judge Freeman. Webb was more scared than
hurt, and the judge found the defendant not
guilty.
HOP PICKING.
]. B. Raine has good force Of boys and girls
at work picking the fine crop of hops he has
raised on IL acres Of land near Santa Ana this
year. Mr.. Raine thinks that hop raising will
be one OF the growing industries Of the county.
NOTES.
Fred Brunner had James CASTOR arrested this
morning Tor committing nuisance on his
premises
Mrs. D: G. Higbie returned this morning
MRS. W. M. Bradford left today for visit to
Chicago and eastern points,
Frank Ey. who was made committee from
me ane oi TO nnd wnetaeI OF
cry. reports that the business of last year
reached $4,000. 1t has srown this. year, but
Will probably not go over $4,000 by the close of
the postal year. When 1T reaches $4,000 we
will be entitled to free delivery.
The grape crop in Orange county this year
Will be very heavy for the acreage. We will
soon, II our vineyards are not again attacked
by the disease, regain our prestige as grape
producing land.
Charles Minehardt of Los Angeles has sold to
Lupold Bauer of Los Angeles 20 acres in Las
Bolsas rancho for $250o.
Eighteen deeds, consideration, $61 ,678, and
ZS miscellaneous papers were filed for record
this wet L.
Don Marco Forster and family and Don Juan
salabeiri and daughters of San Juan will spend
a few weeks outing at San Juan hot springs.
Harry Hunt. who has been visiting at Eaata
Paula, is home sgain.
Tax Collector r. L. freeman and family are
camping at San Juan hot springs.
Ben Jordan OF the Los Angeles Express spent
today in Santa Ana.
The Westminster creamery is doing a -four
ishing business, as attegted by the $tz68 paid
out yesterday in wages and in payments for
milk.
Prof. J. P. Greeley, county superintendent of
schools, leaves for San Francisco in the morn
ing, where he will spend q week.
The Collins Fruit company will dry prunes
this season. The crop here is very good.
Sias Yarne.l of Orange has gone to Healds-
burg to attend college this year.
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