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MAP OF CALIFORNIA, NEVADA AND UTAH.
CHAPTER I. PREFACE.
History Defined-Difficulties of the Work-Amount of Labor Involved -- Incomplete Records-Three Sacks of Notes -- Plan of the Work-Thanks for Assistanco-Authorities Examined. 11-12
CHAPTER II. INTRODUCTORY HISTORY. (1513-1770.)
Discovery of the Pacific by Balboa-Invasion of Mexico by Cortez-First navigation of the Pacific-Explorations by Cortez-Origin of the name "California"-Subsequent explorations-Expedition of C'abrillo-Drake's discoveries-Harbor of San Diego discovered-Piracy-Colony at La Paz -Abandonment-Jesuits refuse to colonize-Fathers Kino and Salvatierra -First mission in Lower California-Father Ugarte-Settles at San Xavier -Work of the Jesuits-First explorations-Early superstitions-Wild beasts and Demons-Kino's expeditions-Ugarte's expedition-Link's expeditions-Enmity against the Jesnits-Expulsion-The Franciscans- The Dominicans-Junipero Serra-His associates-Galvez-Three missions - Expedition organized-Despatched-San Diego and Monterey founded 13-14
CHAPTER III. THE ABORIGINES .*
Past and Present Compared-Tribe and Language-Government-Religiou- Tradition of the Creation-Food and Raiment-Marriage-Births-Buri- als-Medicine and Disease-Customs-Fends-Commerce-Money-Uten- sils-Games-Fensts and Festivals-Funeral Feasts-Eagle Feasts-Leg- ends nnd Traditions-The Pleiades-Orpheus and Eurydice-The Son of God-The Cuwot-The Moon Mother. 14-19
CHAPTER IV. SAN GABRIEL MISSION.
(1771-1776).
More Missionaries-San Antonio Mission Founded-Expedition to San Gabriel -Attack hy Savages-San Gabriel Mission Founded-Indian Account Thereof-Brutal Treatment-Letter from President-Destitution-Conver- sion of Indians-Fears of a Relapse-Serra Visits San Gabriel-Returns to Mexico-Failure of Supplies-Suffering-Re-enforcements-Condition of the Indians-Outhreak at San Diego-Murder of Father Lewis-Expedi- tion hy Garzes-A cold Reception-Impressing the Savages-Their Num- bera Estimated.
19-21
CHAPTER V. SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. (1776-1812.)
San Diego Mission Repaired-Expedition to found San Juan -- Attacked hy Indians-Site Selected-Mission Founded-San Juan del Capistrano- East and West-General plan of the Missions-The Padre Gorgonio-The
Mission Buildings-Completion-Manufactories-Gardens-Old Olive Or- chard-Feast of La Purissima-Dream of the Neophyte-The Temblor.
21-22
CHAPTER VI. LOS ANGELES-SAN FERNANDO. (1781-1797.)
Original Intention of the Government-Thwarted hy the Missionaries-Deg. radation of the Natives-Los Angeles Foundled-Origin of Name - Original River-bed-Name of the River Changed-The First Settlers -- Nature of the Dwellings-Visits to San Gabriel-Dominance of the Priests-Treat- ment of Settlers-Table of the Upper California Missions. 22-23
CHAPTER VII. THE "GRINGOS." (1815-18IS.)
Exclusive Policy of Spanish Government-Arrest and Detention of Foreigners -Missourians Trapped-Gringos and Senoritas-First English-speaking Settler-Whittle's Petition-Joseph Chapman -Graphic Account by S. C. Foster-Lugo and the Gringos. 23-24
CHAPTER VIII. MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE. (1810-1822.)
A Young "Fourth of July "-Hidalgo's Insurrection-Republie Established -Indian Civil Service Reform-Insurrections at Other Missions-The Sol- dier Priest of San Ynez, 25
CHAPTER IX. PROSPERITY OF THE MISSIONS. (1822-1833.)
Effect of the Change of Government-Character of the Early Friars-the First Live Stock-Increase-Taxation-A Pious Fraud-Erroneous Estimates- Population-The First Vineyard-Fruits-Later Vineyards-Amusements -An Old Library-Its nature-Hindas-Jose Maria Salvadea-A Clerical Napoleon-The Maximum of Prosperity-Hugo Reid's Description of Salvadea's Reign-Iudian Language Translated-Sermons in the Indian Tongue-The Lord's Prayer-Death of Salvadea-Jose Bernardo Sanchez -A Practical Joke-Early Medical Practice-Better times-Good Clothes -Kind Treatment-Daily Routine-Washing Day-Saturday Night- Sunday Games-Death of Sanchez-Incident at San Fernando. 25-28
CHAPTER X. DECLINE OF THE MISSIONS. (1824-1836.)
The Law of Change-The Zenith of Prosperity-Demands of Soldiers-Manu- mission of Indians-Action Rescinded-Governor Victoria-The Avila Insurrection-Meeting of Avila and Victoria-Death of Avila-Echeandia
at San Junn-Pio Pico Governor-Governor Figueroa-Tho Pious Fund Order of Secularization-Ilijar's Expedition-Capitalists minua Capi- tal -The Final Twig-Destruction of Cattle-Buildings, Orcharda, and Vineyards Destroyed-Come to Prayers-Government Administradors- The Indian's Share- An Indian Debate. 28-30
CHAPTER XI. EARLY SOCIETY.
The Indians-Their Condition-Dana's Description of Them-Immorality- Intoxication-The Mexicans-Dress-Manners-Speech-Mixed Blooda- Love of Finery-Silver-Commerce-Revolutions-Murder of an American -Refusal of Authorities to Interfere-Action of American Residents- Judge Lynch-Murder of a Mexican-Abridging the Course of Justice- Fracas between Indians-A Difference-Vicious Character of the Mexi. caus Socially-Mr. Dana Criticized-Conflicting Statomouts- - CriticismIN hy J. J. Warner and B. D. Wilson. 30-32
CHAPTER XII. PIONEERS. (1832-1846.)
Policy of Mexico toward Foreigners-Importance of San l'edro-First Settlers -Jedediah S. Smith-Trade with Sonora-Condition of Los Angeles County in 1831-Ceoans of 1836 -- Eastern Emigration Societies-Biographic Sketches of Early Settlers-MeKinly-Jolin Temple-Rice-Leandry -- Ferguson - Laughlin - l'ryor -Stearns - Bouchet -White-Domingo- Portuguese George - Rocha -l'rentice - Warner - Young-Wolfskill- Vignes - Bowman - Rhea-Day -Ward-Rice-Pawlding-Williams -- Carson -Carpenter - Chard - Leese-Johnson-11. Reid-Keith-Prud. homme - H. Mellus -Graham - Hall-Marsh -J. Reed -F. Mollus- Rowland - Wilson - Workman - F. I. F' Temple - Alexander - Bell - Den-Dalton-Mascarel. 32-38
CHAPTER XIIJ. POLITICAL DISTURBANCES. (1835-1845.)
Hijar's Revolution-Its Result-Figueroa's Death-Jose Castro-Nicolan Gu. tierrez-Mariano Chico-Gutierrez Restored-Graham's Revolution -- AI. varado Governor-War with Carillo-C'arillo Imprisoned-Arrests at 1.08 Angeles-Arrest of Graham and His Companions-Character of Alvarado's Government-Revenue Frauds-Arrival of Manuel Micheltorena-Fetes and Festivities-Seizure of Monterey hy Commodore Jones- All a Mistake -A Terrified Governor-The Earthworks on Fort Hill-A Disputed Ques- tion-Account of Com. Jones' Visit to Los Angeles-Physical Appearance of the Country-A Brilliant Reception-Extraordinary Demands-The Ball-Return of the Articles Unapproved-The Departure-A Historic House-Micheltorena Assumes Control-In Bad Odor-Alvarado's Revo- lution-Americans versus Americans-A Terrible Engagement-Fearful Bloodshed-Diplomacy-An Armistice-Capitulation-Micheltorena Ban- ished-Pio Pico Governor-" That Mule." 38-41
HISTORY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
CHAPTER XIV.
WAR WITH THE UNITED STATES. ( March 1, 1846 -- March 1, 1847.)
Fremont's Arrival-A Free Circus-Indian Attack-Despatches from Washi- ington-Merritt and Ide Capture Sonoma-The " Bear Flag"-Fremout Declared Governor-Congress Declares War -- Kearney's Expedition-Sloat Captures Monterey-Stockton's Expedition to Los Angeles-Capture of Santa Barbara-Arrival at San Pedro-Commissioners from Castro-A Military Trick-Bombastic Reply-The March on Los Angeles-F'light of Castro and Pio Pico-Los Angeles Capturedl-Proclamation-t'illespic | Left in Charge-IIis Reforma-Revolt of the Californians-Flores' Procla. mation-B. D. Wilson's Party Captured-A Massacre Averted-Gillespie Capitulates-A Good Samaritan-Mervine Reaches San Pedro-Is Defeated - Flores' Scheme-Workman Circumvents It-The Tables Turned-Pacili- vation Desired-Stockton Arrives at San Pedro-Bogus Cavalry-Stockton Sails for San Diego-Erroneous History-Joined by Kearney-Strength of the Americans-Prisoners Liberated -Messengers froin Flores-Stockton's Repdy-Buttle of Rio San Gabriel-Battle of the Mesa-Los Angeles Recaptured-Stockton's General Order-Californians Retire to San Pas- qual-Flight of Flores-Fremont's Insubordination-He Makes a Treaty- A Disputed Point-F'remont Camps at San Gabriel-Indignation of Stock- ton and Kearney-Relies of the War-A Dispute Governorship- General Kearney Governor. 41-45
CHAPTER XV. PEACE RESTORED. (1847-1850.)
Spanish Philosophy-Hope of Castro's Return-Precautions-The First Ball- A Duel Averted-Mails Established-Mason Governor-First "Fourth of July"-Fort Moore Named-Col. Burton's Departure-Civil Government -- False Alarms-An Explosion-First ('ivil Marriage-The Treaty of Peace -Gold Excitement-A Rush to the Diggings-Riley Governor-Proclama- tion-The Constitutional Convention-A Scientific Question -- The Consti- tution Adopted-Governor Burnett-The First Legislature-The Thirty- Firat State. 45-47
CHAPTER XVI.
COUNTY ORGANIZATION --- TOPOGRAPHY AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. (1850-1880.)
Act of 1850-Repealed by Act of 1851-Act of 1853-San Bernardino County Created-Act of 1856-Corrected by Act of 1857-Aet of 1866-Kern County Created-County Lines Established-Present Bounds of Los Angeles County-List of Land Grants-The First Land Grants-Divi- sion of the ('ounty into Townships -- Topography and Physical Geog- raphy. 47-49
CHAPTER XVII. COUNTY GOVERNMENT JUDICIARY. (1850-1880)
Mexican Elections-The Ayuntamiento-Powers of the Several Officers- Minutes of the Ayuntamiento-Policy of the American Government- First Inanguration of Civil Officers Under American Rule-First Election of Ayuntamiento-First County Election-Civil Affairs Administered by the Court of Sessions-First Board of Supervisors-Judges of the Plains-Their Powers Detined-Appointments-Lists of County Officers. 40-52
CHAPTER XVIII.
CLIMATE EARTHQUAKES WATER AND IRRIGATION. (1771-1880.)
Pride of Climate-Not Perfect, Yet Excelleut-A Chapter of Exceptions- Average Temperature-Cool Nights-Earthquake of 1812-Droughts,
1827-8-9-Dronghts, 1844-5-6-Earthquake of 1855-Earthquake of 1857 -Flood of 1868-Earthquake of 1878-Water and Irrigation-Rainfall -Natural Streams-A California "River " Defined-Los Angeles River- San Gabriel River-Santa Ana River-Artesian Wells. 52-57
CHAPTER XIX. LIVE STOCK. (1771-1880.)
('harms of a Pastoral Life-Origin of California Live Stock-Horned Cattle- Mexican Dairies-Gradual Decline of the Cattle Interest-Horses-Sheep -Gradual Increase of the Sheep Interest-Governer Downey on Sheep- Swine-Bees-Silk-worms. 57-60
CHAPTER XX. AGRICULTURE. (1771-1880.)
Los Angeles as an Agricultural County-Mexican Agriculture-Modern Agri culture-Wheat-Its History-Odessa Wheat-A Californian Harvest Ficld-Barley-Corn-Oats-Rye- Buckwheat- Pens- Beans- Castor Beans-Peanuts-Potatoes-Sweet Potatoes-Onions-Flax-Hops-Al- falfa-Sugar Beets -- 1 Mighty Beet !- Tobacco-Cotton- - Sngar-Cane- Brooni-Corn-Forest Culture-Eucalyptus. 60-63
CHAPTER XXI. FRUITS AND WINES. (1771-1880.)
Los Angeles as a Fruit County-Continual Fruit Harvest-Oranges-Lemons -Limes-Olives-Walnuts-Apples-Peaches-Pears-Almonds - Other Fruits-Grapes and Wines-General History Thereof. 63-66
CHAPTER XXII. MINERALS. (1771-1880.)
Los Angeles as a Mineral County-Gold-The First Discovery in California- Subsequent Discoveries in the County-Silver-Early Discoveries-Sil- veraldo, and the Santa Rosa Mining District-History of the Discovery, and Present Condition-Copper-Coal-The Black Star Coal Mine-Santa Clara Coal Mine-Salt-Bitumen-Petroleum. 66-69
CHAPTER XXIII. MANUFACTURES. (1771-1880.)
Soap-Carriage and Wagon Factories-Brick.Making -- Tanneries-Breweries- Castor-Oil-Woolen Mills-Pork Packing-Artificial Stone-Brooms -- Fruit Canning-Matches-Paper Pulp-Alden Drying Works-Whaling -Gas Manufacture -Beet Sugar-Asbestine Sub-Irrigation Company. 69-71
CHAPTER XXIV. EDUCATIONAL.
Mexican Schools-The First English School-History of the Public Schools -- Their Present Condition-List of the Districts-St. Vincent's College- Sisters of Charity-Lawlor Institute. 71-73
CHAPTER XXV. COMMON CARRIERS. (1771-1880.)
Navigation-Indian Boats-The First Sebooner- Steamboats-Table of Ship- ping from 1855 to 1879-Land Travel-Carretas-Stage Coaches-Rail- roads-Los Angeles and San Pedro Railroad-Southern Pacific Railroad -Los Angeles and Independence Railroad. 73-76
CHAPTER XXVI. JOURNALISM. (1851-1880.)
The Star-Southern Californian-El Clamor Publico-Southern Vineyard- Christian Church-News-Amigo del Pueblo-Chronick-Express-La Cronica-Herald-Mirror-Sned Californisch Post-Evening Republican -School-master-L'Union-Commercial-L'Union Novelle - Journal- Rescue-Wilinington Journal-Anaheim Gazette-l'eople's Advocate- Weekly Review-Young Californian-Santa Ana Valley News-Santa Ana Herald-Santa Ana Times-Downey City Courier. 76-78
CHAPTER XXVII. CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS.
(1850-1880.)
A Strange Story-C'rime in the Early Days-The Irving Party-Attemptep Assassination of B. Hayes-Felipe Alvitre-Murder of MIrs. Cassin -- Anta- nascio Moreno-Nicholas Graham-The Bandits of San Juan- Murder of Sheriff Bartou and Party-Executions and Lynchings-Thomas King James B. Johnson-Murder of Sheriff Getman-Alvitre-Cota-Lache- nais-Arza-C'erradel-Lynching of Daimwood and others -. Wilkins-Mur. . der of Newman-Horse Thieves-Domingo-King and Carlisle Affray- Murder of Williams and Kimball-Dye and Warren Affray-The Chinese Massacre-Murder of Bilderbeck Brothers-Turner and Gordo Atfray -- The Bandit Vasquez-The Fouck Murder-Phelps Embezzlement-Sotello Shot-Hamilton Defalcation-Counterfeiters-Crime in I880-S. R. Hoyle.
78-87
CHAPTER XXVIII. DECADENCE OF THE INDIAN TRIBES. (1850-1880. )
Extracts From the Report of the Late Hon. B. D. Wilson, Indian Agent for Southern California, 1852-Present Status of the Southern Tribes. S7-90
CHAPTER XXIX. A SUMMING UP. (1850-1880.)
The Slavery Question-An Old Police Report-A Curions Document-Habits of Life-Amusements-The "Carreta "-Prosperous Times-The County in 1853-Sketch by A. Waite-1854, a Mixed Population-1857, Habits of the Natives-Religions Devotions-Celebration of a Holy Day-"Cor- pns Christi "-The Sunday Law-Bull-fight at San Gabriel-At Los Angeles -Chicken-Catching - Horse-Racing-A Three-League Race-A Falling off-Later Races-Current Events from 1850 to 1880. 90-103
CHAPTER XXX. SOLEDAD TOWNSHIP.
The Most Northerly Township-Area and Topography-Water-Railroad and Stations-San Francisco Rauch-Early Times-Enterprise of H. M. Newhall-The First Grain Fields-Wbeat Enterprise on a Large Scale- Horticultural Experiments-Stock-Minerals-The Town of Newhall.
103-104
CHAPTER XXXI. SAN FERNANDO TOWNSHIP.
The Old Mission-Early History-The First Marriage-The First Birth- Extensive Buildings-Present Condition-An Old Church-The Ghost of a Friar-Mission Gardens-San Fernando Ranch-Early History-El Enciuo Ranch-El Escorpion Ranch-Pico Reservation-Wheat-Sheep -Bees-Minerals-Water-Town of San Fernando, 104-106
HISTORY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
CHAPTER XXXII. LOS ANGELES TOWNSHIP.
RANeues in Los Angeles Township.
LOS ANGELES CITY- Imperfect RecordIs-Earliest Records in Existence-The Pueblo in 1835-Erected into a City-Capital of California-Condition of the City at the American Occupation-List of City Archives in 1847-Act of lucorparation-The First American Child-Current Events hy Years, 1855 to 1880.
CITY OFriceks from 1850 to 1880. FIRES-1858-1867-1870-1871-1874-1873-1876-1877-1879.
FIRE, COMPANIES - Thirty Eights-Confidence-Park. Iuse-Vigilance. Chiry WATER-History of, 1850 to 1880.
CHURenEs-Catholic Church- Fort St. M. E. Church-First Baptist Church -- African M. E. Church -- First Presbyterian Church-St. Athanasius Eraseopal Church-Pirat Protestant Society-Congregation Bui Brith- -First Congregational Church-German Mission of the M. E. Church- Church of Christ-Chinese Mission-Vuitarian Church-Trinity M. E. Church Sonth.
Socprixs-L. A. Lclge No. 42, F. & A. M .- L. A. Chapter No. 33, R. A. M. Pentalpha Lodge No. 202, F. & A. M .- Coeur de Lion Commandery No. 9, Knights Teundar-Acacia Chapter No. 21, Order of the Eastern Star-L. A. Longe No. 35, 1. 0. 0. F .- Golden Rule Lodge No. 160, 1. O. O. F .- South Star, Degrer Lodge, No. 7, 1. 0. 0. F .- Hebrew Benevolent Society -Mechanirw' Institute-Y. M. Social Assembly-Harmony Club-Ger- mania Turn. Verein-Freuch Benevolent Society-B. C. 85, Union League of America-1. 0. Good Templars-Mechanics' Kight. Hour League- Southern Pacific Club-St. Patrick's Benevolent Society-L. A. Conneil No. 11, R. & S. M .- L. A. Co. Medical Association -- St. Audrew's Society Ancient Jewish Order K. S. B .-- L. A. Social Club-L. A. Musical Assu. ciation -S. C. Farmers' Unbar -- 1 .. A. Chamber of Commerce -- Irish L. & S. Club-Knights of Pythias-Spanish Am. Benevolent Society-Ancient Order of Hibernians-S. C. Horticultural Society-L. A. Phialetics -- Ladies Benevolent Society -- Italiun Mutual Benevolent Society -- L. A. Frer Dispensary -- Frank Bartlett Post ti. A. R .-- L. A. Bar Association -Ancient Order United Workmen-Jvy Social Club-Owl Dramatic Club -Red Men -. Veterans of Mexican War -- Catholic Ab. Society -- Grangers. MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS -- L. A. Rangers-L. A. Gnards-French Zouaves- Guardii Zaragiza-Washington Gnards-City Guards-Ringgoldl's Light Artillery-Twist's Rifle Co .- French Infantry Corps-Southern Rifles- L. A. Grays-Moore's C'o .- Native California Co.
I'VBLK INSTITUTIONS-County Hospital and Alins House-Public Library As- sociation-County Jail -City Schools -- Cemeteries-Banks and Banking- Hotels.
106-129
CHAPTER XXXIII. SAN GABRIEL TOWNSHIP.
New Life from Decay-A Century Azo-An Interregnum of" Rest-Topogra- phy of the T .wuship-l'resent Appearance of the San Gabriel Valley- San Gabriel Village-Pasadena-Sierra Madre Villa-Water Supply- Summing Up-Table of the Orange Interest -Table of the Wine Interest. 129-133
CHAPTER XXXIV. EL MONTE TOWNSHIP.
Grant of La Puente to Rowland and Workman-Erection of the Township -Its Original Limits-I'resent Ranches therein Contained-Early His- tory-Early Statistics- El Monte in 1866-Iwrath of the Oldest Settler- Appreciation of Real Estate -- Duarte Settlement-Industries of El Monte Township. 133
CHAPTER XXXV. AZUSA TOWNSHIP.
Location-Rauches included in this Township-Division of the Dalton Property -Azusa Flouring Mills-A Big Nugget-Fire. 133-134
CHAPTER XXXVI. SAN JOSE TOWNSHIP.
Topography-Ranchos included in this Township-Early History-Deserip- tion of the Valley-Ownership-The Several Settlements-Spadra- Ponuma-A Destructive F'ire. 134
CHAPTER XXXVII. LA BALLONA TOWNSHIP.
List of Ranches .- Centinela and Sansal Redondo -- Brea Ranch. - Rosecrans Tract -Stock-Cattle-Sheep-Bees-Dairies-Santa Monica-The Roadstead -Wharf-Town-Sonth Santa Monica-Oll Santa Monica. 135-137
CHAPTER XXXVII SAN ANTONIO TOWNSHIP.
Bounds of the Township-Ranches Contained Therein-Early History-Crops -Florence-The State of Maine-History of the Culony -Forest Culture -Dairies-Sheep-Hogs-Artesian Wells. 138-139
CHAPTER XXXIX WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP.
The Original Grants in Wilmington Township-Stock-Horses-Cattle -- Sheep-Dairies-Crops-Wheat-Barley-Frnit-Water-The First Ar. tesian Well-Compton, its History and Present Condition-Wilmington- Old San Pedro Harbor, and leminiscences Thereof-Early Reports of Engineers-Light-house-Improvement of the Harhor-The Breakwater -- Ohl San Pedro Town-Lindville-Wharfs and Warehouses-Major P. H. Downing's History of Wilmington-McPherson's Sketch Thereof-The Town of Wilmington, Past and Present-Current Events-Present Con. lit'on of the Town-Educational-The Wilson College-Churches-So- cieties-Fire Department. 139-145
CHAPTER XL. LOS NIETOS TOWNSHIP.
Organization of the Township-Ranches Therein-Topography-Early His tory-Governor Downey's Liberality - Geographical Position of the Town- ship-A Curious Phenomenon-The Township in 1822-In 1876-In 1880 -Water-Crops-Fruit-Live Stock-A Noted Sheep Ranch-Mills-
Downey City-Gallatm-College Settlement-Old Los Nietos-Pico's Ranchito-Fulton Wells-Artesia Norwalk. 146 - 15 1
CHAPTER ALL ANAHEIM TOWNSHIP.
Area of the Township-Ranches Thervin-Water Supply-The Cajon Ditch- Stearns' Ranchos Croquis Fruit Grapes und Wines Principal Vinn. yards and Orchards-Stock Schools Centralia - Orangethorpe - Fair. view- Anaheim-History of the Settlement and its Growth - Water Sym tem of the Town-Fire- Industries -Newspapers-Churchra-Societies. 151-159
CHAPTER ALI WESTMINSTER TOWNSHIP.
Ranches in the Township History of the Settlement Crops-Stock Churches-Schools and Sucistics - Garden Grove- Crops Anaheim Landing-Exporta and Imports. 159 101
CHAPTER XLIII. FOUNTAIN VALLEY TOWNSHIP.
Ranches in the Township-Typography Seanty l'opulation Artesian Wella. 161
CHAPTER XLIN. SANTA ANA TOWNSHIP.
List of the Rauchen in this Township Description of the Principal Ranches -Present Condition of the Township-Water Supply The Sunta Ana Irrigating Fitch-Coq Front Live Stock Been Tustin City-Santa Ana- - History of the Town- Churches-Societies - Schools (naprl Swann-Crops Fruits Mormon Settleumut Drauge Fruits Crops History of the Settlement Newport-A Disaster. 101-16%
CHAPTER XLV. SAN JUAN TOWNSHIP.
List of Ranches in the Township-Description of the Several Ranches and their Topography-Stock The Hut Springs- Bee Ranches- Crojax-The Embarcadero-Descriptions of the Part by Early Navigators-San Juan Capistrano- Buried Treasure - Present Comlition of the Village The Ruined Missions. 168-170
CHAPTER XLVI. ISLANDS.
Santa Catalina Island-Description Therrof-Orruership- Stock -Indian Relies-San Clemente Island-Description Stock-Substitute for Water. 170
Chronological Table.
174
Biographical Sketches 175-184
Directory of Subscribers. 185 -191
History of the American Flag
Census of the State. . . 192
Official Vote of Los Angeles County . .
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Central Block
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Judson, Gillett & Gibson.
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Sanatorium, Anaheim.
182
Chilson, D. G.
154
Korn, F. A ..
142
San Pedro Ranch
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160
Commercial Bank.
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40
Kysor & Hennessy
Seymour & Co ...
44
24
Coronel, A. F ..
70
Landell, Jas. W ..
138
Shields, John H ..
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104
Dalton, George.
80
Langenberger, A
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106
Dening, Palmer & Co.
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56
Lichtenberger, L.
32
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132
Temple Street Stables.
64
Dunkelberger, I. R.
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60
McDonald Block.
24
Villa De Paredon Blanco
44
38
Eberle, Bros.
68
McDonald, J. G.
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58
Waldron, D. V
Elwards, Samson
162
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Eucalyptus Grove.
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98
Montgomery, H. L ..
126
Wilson, B. D ..
Fashiou Livery Stable
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54
Mullally, Joseph
66
Wolfskill, Jos. W.
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Feruheim
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76
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56
Carey, Thomas
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14
Hellman, Isaias W.
34
Potts, A. W.
50
Butler, L. G.
148
180
Bullis, John Jay
84
54
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150
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160
Downey Block.
166
Mckenzie, Alex.
90
Washington Gardens.
96
182
98
74
30
4 4
Kroeger, Henry.
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158
Snow & Adams.
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