Ferndale Notes ~ Ferndale, Humboldt County, California. Part 12 of 27
From the Ferndale Enterprise and the Book of Deeds at the Humboldt
County Court House.

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Fritz Dahlquist, agent for the Empire Milking machine and proprietor of 
a plumbing establishment in Ferndale, has disposed of an interest in 
the business to his brother-in-law, Morris Hansen, late of Marysville.  
(February 13, 1920)

Morris Hansen has now entered into partnership with F. Dahlquist in 
this town, and the firm will be known as Dahlquist & Co...(February 20, 
1920)

F. Dahlquist & Co. Are now occupying their enlarged place of business 
on Main Street, double the size of their former place.  The building 
has been repainted and they now have an attractive store and workroom. 
(April 23, 1920)

Horace H. Winslow and Miss Myrtle Beatrice Myers...were united in 
marriage at a pretty ceremony at eight o=clock last Monday evening at 
the home of the bride=s parents in this town...will make their home in 
the Paine building, where a cosy suite of rooms has been fitted up for 
their occupancy...(July 16, 1920)

Dr. Jos Hindley will move his dental parlors from the Paine Building to 
the Hart building on Main Street some time after August 1st.  The new 
offices are now being fitted up for his occupancy. (July 23, 1920)

Dr. L.R. Codoni moved his dental parlors the first of the week fro the 
Russ building to the offices in the Paine Building recently vacated by 
Dr. Jos. Hindley. (August 20, 1920)

Ray H. Kausen has sold his electrical supply and wiring business in 
Ferndale to F. Dahlquist & Co....(September 3, 1920)

...Joe Montgomery...for some time past he has held a position with F. 
Dahlquist & Co in this town...(December 3, 1920)

F. Dahlquist and Morris Hansen, of the firm of F. Dahlquist & Co., of 
Ferndale, have dissolved partnership, and the business will hereafter 
be conducted by Mr. Dahlquist...(August 12, 1921)

Mr. and Mrs. William Grinsell, who recently purchased the M. Hansen 
home on lower Main Street, are now domiciled in their convenient and 
cozy residence.  Mr. Grinsell, who has been assisting at the Red Front 
Store for some months past, has entered the employ of Dahlquist Bros. 
At their place of business on Main Street. (August 25, 1922)

F. Canclini moved his Ferndale shoe repairing establishment this week 
from its former location in the Henry Ott store to the building which 
he recently purchased next door to the Dahlquist store. (11/14/24)

Terrific Shock of Earthquake...S.H. Paine=s building, occupied by 
Beck=s meat market and the Ferndale library, was twisted to some 
extent, and the plate glass windows were demolished...(April 24, 1906)

Work has been under way this week moving the stock and equipment of 
George I. Hanson=s garage from the Kemp Building to the Paine Building 
on Main St., formerly occupied by the F. Dahlquist plumbing shop.  The 
building has been extensively remodeled and makes a roomy and 
convenient garage building.  Mr. Hanson will have excellent facilities 
for displaying Chrysler cars and Good year tires, for which he is the 
Ferndale dealer. (10/7/27)

W.A. Grinsell, bookkeeper for F. Dahlquist, has been confined to his 
home...(6/13/24)

Dr. L.R. Codoni of Ferndale and Miss Antoinette Boles of Escalon 
married...will make their home in the Paine building, where apartments 
have been fitted up for their occupancy...(8/22/24)

Hanson=s Garage, now located in the Kemp building, will be moved in the 
near future to the Paine building, recently vacated by the F. Dahlquist 
plumbing shop, which is now being extensively remodeled for garage use.  
When the work is completed the building will make a fine roomy garage, 
conveniently located and arranged, and Mr. Hansen will have one of the 
neatest business places in town. (9/23/27)

F. Dahlquist has had preliminary work commenced in readiness for the 
erection of a new building on the lot at the rear of his home on Shaw 
Ave. And when the building is completed will move his plumbing business 
from the Paine building on Main St. to the new location. (5/20/27)

F. Dahlquist this week commenced the work of moving his machinery and 
supplies from the Paine building on Main St., where he has been engaged 
in business for a number of years past, to his new building on Shaw 
Ave., between fourth and fifth Sts.  He has a fine building, especially 
planned for the purpose for which it is to be used, and will be 
prepared to served the public as in the past. (7/1/27)

Contractor Wm. Flowers and crew have been engaged this week in building 
a new addition to the rear of the George Hansen garage building on Main 
St., owned by S.H. Paine.  (4/12/29)

Reports have been in circulation that George I. Hanson is to move his 
garage business to the building to be vacated by Peter Petersen when 
the latter moves to the building on Main Street now under construction.  
Mr. Hanson states that he report is a mistake, as he intends to remain 
in his present location in the Paine building. (5/2/30)

BLOCK 11, LOT 11 and 12
546 WASHINGTON STREET
Photo: Museum (excellent w/gathering in front)
DWELLING
The dwelling house back of the post office occupied by Mr. and Mrs. 
G.W. Dungan was being moved this week so as to front on Washington 
Street. (May 3, 1895)

On the first of August, Thomas Hall and wife will move into the 
residence on Washington Street formerly occupied by G.W. Dungan and 
wife.  The house has been neatly painted and renovated. (July 19, 1895)

Thomas J. Hall and wife returned on Saturday from Gridley and have come 
home to stay (September 22, 1896)

Mrs. Annie Allen, the dressmaker, is soon to occupy the residence on 
Washington Street, at present occupied by Thomas J. Hall and wife, who 
are to move into the H.H. Hall residence, formerly occupied by Dr. 
McFayden and family. (April 3, 1900)

Mrs. Annie Allen, the Ferndale dressmaker, has moved into the residence 
on Washington Street, formerly occupied by T.J. Hall and wife.  Look 
out for advertisement in next issue. (April 17, 1900)

Mrs. Annie Allen, the Ferndale dressmaker, announces in a notice in 
this issue that she has moved her parlors from the Russ Building to the 
residence on Washington Street, opposite Mrs. Cardoza's photograph 
gallery, where she will be pleased to see her old customers as well as 
new ones.  (April 20, 1900)

Mrs. Annie Allen, the dressmaker, has moved into the tenement house on 
Church street recently vacated by Thos Mitchell and family.  The house 
has recently been renovated and re-painted by Huestis Bros.  We 
understand that Herbert Smith and wife will move into the residence 
just vacated by Mrs. Allen. (September 11, 1900)

W.B. Alford and family now occupy the house on Washington Street 
recently vacated by Mrs. Annie Allen. (September 21, 1900)

Joseph Spillers and family have moved into the residence on Washington 
Street just vacated by W.B. Alford and family. (November 1, 1901)

Mrs. J.S. Spillers desires to announce to the ladies of this section 
that she is now prepared to do dressmaking, and can be found at her 
residence on Washington Street, opposite Mrs. Cardoza's photograph 
gallery. (August 12, 1902)

Miss Della Chapman is to be associated hereafter in the dressmaking 
business in Ferndale with Mrs. Joe Spillers. (December 18, 1903)

Instead of united with Mrs. Jos Spillers in the dressmaking business in 
Ferndale, Miss Delia Chapman is to conduct parlors of her own at her 
mother's Washington Street photograph gallery. (December 22, 1903)

As soon as Joseph Spillers and wife vacate their present residence on 
Washington street, which will be within the next day or two, the house 
is to be occupied by Harvey Spillers and family.  The barn on the 
property is being reshingled by Orren Williams in preparation for the 
coming stormy weather. (September 30, 1904)

Joseph Spillers and wife were moving their household effects to their 
new home on the Charlton place near Centerville yesterday.  They have 
this ranch leased for the next five years. (October 4, 1904)

Will Fuller and family moved from the Waddington section to Ferndale 
last Thursday and are now domiciled in the Tyrrell house on Washington 
street, lately occupied by Harvey Spillers and family.  The change of 
residence will be found of great convenience to Mr. Fuller, who holds a 
position with the Kausen & Williams Hardware Co of Ferndale. (August 
29, 1905)

Mrs. James Slingsby has opened dressmaking parlors at the residence of 
W.W. Fuller on Washington Street, Ferndale, opposite the Garrett 
Gallery, where she will be pleased to meet old as well as new 
customers. (May 11, 1906)

Orrin Williams started work yesterday making repairs to the dwelling on 
Washington street belonging to the Gill estate, and also to the 
sidewalk fronting the property.  Charles Spillers, the Ferndale harness 
dealer, has rented the property, which he and his family will occupy in 
a short time.  (January 18, 1907)

Yesterday, Charles Spillers, who has sold his Francis Street home to 
Town Attorney Blackburn, was moving his household goods to the Gill 
residence on Washington Street. (February 5, 1907)

Work will soon be commenced renovating the interior of the Gill 
tenement on Washington Street.  Mr. and Mrs. N.R. Hansen will take up 
their residence in the dwelling early in July. (June 28, 1907)

N.R. Hansen, proprietor of the Bowling Alley Saloon on Main Street, has 
been confined to his Washington street home... (November 6, 1908)

N.R. Hansen, proprietor of the Ferndale Bowling Alley, who has been 
confined to his Washington Street home for nearly three months past 
with ... (January 8, 1909)

Mrs. J. Rasmussen and daughter, Miss Dora, are to occupy the Hiller 
house on Washington Street, lately vacated by N.R. Hansen and family.  
The house is being repapered and repainted by Ben Walch. (February 1, 
1918)

Mr. and Mrs. Sewall Davis have moved from Waddington to the Hiller 
house on Washington St., Ferndale.  Mr. Davis is employed at C.R. 
Thompson's service station in this town. (6/6/24)

Henry Johnson and family are moving this week from the Hiller tenement 
on Washington St. to the Clarence Matthews residence in North Ferndale. 
(5/16/24)

1900 CENSUS
ALLEN, Annie  1871  Dressmaker
 divorced  9 years  1/1
 Leslie  1892  son
ROPER, Kate  1876  boarder  Dressmaker

BLOCK 11, LOT 13
487 BERDING STREET (new house)
James B. Groves and family have moved into Joseph Davenport's residence 
on Church Street.  E.B. Carr and family will occupy the dwelling 
vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Groves. (February 19, 1897)

The aged wife of Joseph Davenport, Sr. breathed her last at her home in 
Ferndale at 7 o'clock Sunday morning and was buried yesterday 
afternoon.  Mrs. Davenport has been in feeble condition of health for 
several years past and her death was not unexpected. (August 30, 1898)

Joseph Davenport asked for letters in the estate of his wife, Julia F. 
Davenport, who died in this county August 8th, 1898, leaving a house 
and lot in Ferndale valued at $800.  The heirs are the widower, 
residing at Ferndale, and his daughter, Mary Fisher, of Alton, 
Illinois, and S.D. O'Neal is attorney. (April 11, 1899)

Mary Fisher to Joseph Davenport, Sr. all her interest in estate of 
Julia F. Davenport, deceased, the same being undivided one-half of lot 
13, Block 11, Francis Division of Ferndale. (September 15, 1899)

Old gentleman Davenport, who has been in failing health of late, is now 
being cared for at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.W. Kelly, near 
Pleasant Point. (January 19, 1900)

Rev. Wm. Jensen and family now occupy a part of the Davenport house on 
Church Street.  Mr. Jensen has also opened a paint shop in one of the 
buildings on the property and is prepared to do all works in his line. 
(February 20, 1903)

For sale, the Jos Davenport house and lot, corner of Church and 
Washington Streets, Ferndale. (May 22, 1903)

Dr. H.J. Ring has purchased the Davenport property at the corner of 
Church and Washington streets. (June 23, 1903)

The heirs of Joseph Davenport Sr., have sold to Hogan J. Ring, lot 13 
in block 11, Francis Division of the town of Ferndale. (October 9, 
1903)

Teamster Harvey Spillers and family are now occupying the Ring 
residence at the corner of Washington and Church Streets.  Mr. Spillers 
is having the barn on the place enlarged and remodeled, Carpenter John 
Kerri doing the work. (May 24, 1904)

As soon as Joseph Spillers and wife vacate their present residence on 
Washington street, which will be within the next day or two, the house 
is to be occupied by Harvey Spillers and family.  The barn on the 
property is being reshingled by Orren Williams in preparation for the 
coming stormy weather. (September 30, 1904)

Ed Hopkins, the Ferndale shoe man, and family are to occupy the Dr. 
Ring residence at the corner of Church and Washington Streets. 
(September 30, 1904)

Carpenter James Scott of North Ferndale has been employed in making 
improvements to the residence on Church Street occupied by Ed Hopkins 
and family. (June 30, 1905)

James Collins and wife have purchased the Brice residence on the corner 
of Washington and Church streets, but will not move into their new home 
for some months.  The residence is at present occupied by Ed Hopkins 
and family. (October 3, 1905)

James Collins and family, who have been occupying the Rasmussen 
residence on church street the last several years, moved this week into 
their own dwelling at the corner of Washington and Church Streets. (May 
25, 1906)

E. Hopkins and family are now occupying the upper flat of the Frost 
residence on Church Street.  They moved to their new home this week. 
(May 25, 1906)

Teamster James Collins is placing lumber on the ground for additions he 
will soon have made to his residence at the corner of Church and 
Washington streets.  The work of remodeling the dwelling will soon 
commence. (May 29, 1906)

The William Grinsell place in the Waddington section has been rented by 
Walter Church and family, who will take possession shortly.  Mrs. 
Grinsell and son Bernard, who have been on the place since the death of 
Mr. Grinsell, finished moving to town yesterday and from now on will 
make their home with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Collins. (March 16, 1909)

The home of James Collins on Berding Street now presents a very 
attractive appearance, the result of the dwelling having been repainted 
and a new fence erected about the property. (August 1, 1911)

1900
DAVENPORT, Joseph  1818  
 widower

BLOCK 11, LOT 14 and LOT 15
461 BERDING STREET
The residence of J.B. Davis on Church street is receiving a coat of 
white paint. (September 26, 1899)

Mrs. J.B. Davis of Ferndale is desirous of selling her two-story 12-
room house on Church Street.  Anyone wishing further particulars should 
enquire of that lady on the premises. (January 5, 1900)

J.B. Davis and son Isaac were engaged in reshingling their residence on 
Church street the latter part of last week. (October 9, 1900)

J.B. Davis and wife of Ferndale returned on the last Alliance from 
Oregon where they visited with their son George and his family for two 
months past... (January 11, 1901)

J.B. Davis is constructing a new fence in front of his property on 
Church street. (October 25, 1901)

Last Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Mullen, in Ferndale, Judge James Smith joined 
in marriage Mr. Isaac W. Davis and Miss Josephine Mullen, only the 
relatives and a few intimate friends of the bridal couple witnessing 
the nuptials...Mr. and Mrs. Davis are now domiciled in the groom's 
residence on Church Street... (September 20, 1904)

Work on the repairs to the Davis house on Church Street was commenced 
the latter part of last week and is progressing rapidly.  The residence 
is being moved a distance of twelve feet directly north of its former 
site. (May 8, 1906)

J.B. Davis who has been in Ferndale the last few weeks assisting in 
repairing the Davis residence on Church Street, damaged by the big 
trembler, will soon take his departure for Coos County, Oregon, where 
he has made his home with his son, George Davis, the last several 
years. (May 18, 1906)

By Saturday's Alliance arriving at Eureka, J.B. Davis of Norway, 
Oregon, was a passenger, and came out to Ferndale -- his old home-- 
that evening.  Mr. Davis expects to remain in the Cream City for 
several weeks, and while here will assist his son, I.W., in repairing 
the damage to the latter's residence on Church Street, so badly wrecked 
by the big earthquake of a couple of weeks ago. (May 1, 1906)

James Davis, a former well known Ferndale, who of late years has made 
his home with his son, George Davis, and family at Norward, Coos 
County, Oregon... (February 5, 1907)

Principal A.E. Baugh, of the Ferndale grammar school, and family are to 
occupy the Davis residence on Berding street and will soon move into 
the same. (July 14, 1908)

A.L. Trousdale commenced work yesterday morning renovating the interior 
of the Davis residence on Berding Street.  When the improvements are 
completed the building will be offered for rent. (February 9, 1909)

The Davis residence on Berding street is offered for rent... (February 
9, 1909)

H.E. Gibson and family, who have resided in the Francis tenement on 
upper Main Street for a year or more past, have moved to the J.B. Davis 
house on Berding Street. (November 9, 1909)

August Reynolds and family have rented the Davis tenement on Berding 
Street, lately vacated by H.E. Gibson and family. (October 29, 1912)

August Reynolds and family have moved from the Davis tenement on 
Berding Street, to the Gill tenement on Main Street, which was vacated 
Saturday by Clarence Robinson and family, who have moved to Loleta. 
(March 31, 1914)

Myles Parent and family have moved from Waddington to the Davis 
tenement on Church Street, Ferndale. (August 18, 1914)

Leonard Davis, a minor...an equal undivided one-fourth interest 
in...lots 14 & 15, Block 11, Francis Division, Ferndale...(May 6, 1921)

The Davis house on Berding St., recently purchased by A.W. Blackburn, 
is being remodeled.  W.O. Davis is doing the work. (3/12/26)

A new arrival in Ferndale is Tom E. Hardman, of Stockton, who came here 
recently to take charge of the shop at the G.P. Thibeault Garage.  Mr. 
Hardman has been, for the past two years, in charge of Oldsmobile and 
Cadillac service for the Hansel and Ortman Company of Stockton...Mr. 
Hardman=s family will arrive here in the near future and they will make 
their home in the Blackburn house, across from the Ferndale Hospital. 
(6/18/26)

Terrific Shock of Earthquake...The home of I.W. Davis on Church street 
was treated in a like manner (twisted from its foundation)...(April 24, 
1906)

1900
DAVIS, James B.  1836  Carpenter
 married 38 years  4/4
 Polly  1843  wife
 William D.  1868  son
 Isaac  1872  son

BLOCK 11, LOT 16
439 BERDING STREET
Carpenter Fitzell is erecting an addition to the Nissen residence on 
Church Street. (October 6, 1899)

Painter A.L. Trousdale is hard at work putting the finishing touches to 
Peter Nissen's home on Church Street.  Mr. Nissen has had his residence 
raised and another story added to the same, and the new dwelling now 
presents a very handsome and attractive appearance.  The carpenter work 
and architecture were under the personal supervision of Contractor W.S. 
Fitzell, of this place, and the remodeled structure is a standing 
evidence of the gentleman's skill in his line of work.  (February 2, 
1900)

N.C. Nissen is remodeling his barn on Church Street. (July 30, 1901)

Rev. Wm Jensen is painting Mr. Nissen's residence on Church Street. 
(July 12, 1904)

Will Benjamin is at work laying a concrete sidewalk in front of the 
Nissen property on Church Street.  Mr. Benjamin, we understand, will 
soon build a concrete sidewalk in front of the Gilt Edge Building, 
owned by Hon. George Williams and Judge Hunter. (November 13, 1906)

N.C. Nissen to Minnie Frey, lot 16 in blk 11, Francis Division (January 
29, 1915)

Dr. G. Hoskins and wife have rented the lower apartments in the Mrs. 
Minnie Frey residence on Berding Street, where they will move in the 
near future. (February 9, 1915)

1900
NISSEN, Nis C.  1837
 married 19 years  1/1
 Carolina R.  1837  wife
FREY, Minnie  1869  stepdaughter
 widow  2/1
FREY, Johanna  1894  step granddaughter

BLOCK 12 FRANCIS/SHAW DIVISION

BLOCK 12, LOT 3 and LOT 4
672 Shaw Avenue
Street report is to the effect that C.A. Doe is soon to erect a 
residence on his lot opposite the Simpson Mechanical Shop. (September 
29, 1899)

Town Trustee C.A. Doe is placing the lumber on the ground for a seven-
room cottage he is to erect on his property on Church Street and Shaw 
Avenue.  When completed the building will be occupied by H.A. Nevens 
and family. (August 4, 1905)

Carpenter L.L. Reese of Grizzly Bluff started the work this week of 
building C.A. Doe's new residence on his property on Church Street.  
The structure when completed will be both a commodious and attractive 
dwelling. (August 11, 1905)

C.A. Doe's new residence on Shaw Avenue, opposite the R.A. Simpson 
home, is about completed, and is one of the most attractive and 
commodious dwellings in the town.  The building will be occupied by 
H.A. Nevens and family. (September 29, 1905)

H.A. Nevens and family are moving into C.A. Doe's new tenement on Shaw 
Avenue yesterday. (October 24, 1905)

...Mrs. L.M. Nevens last Wednesday night at her home on Shaw Avenue... 
(February  4, 1913)

Last Friday at a few minutes after twelve o'clock noon, a conflagration 
broke out in the Giacomini Garage on Rose avenue which for a time 
threatened to destroy all that part of town...The residence of H.A. 
Nevens and Robert Smith across the street also had narrow escapes, 
catching fire once or twice in spite of the fact that they were 
drenched with water... (September 23, 1913)

Byron Byard and family..will reside in the Canfield house recently 
vacated by C.L. Markley and family...(6/13/24)

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hartley have sold their home on Rose Ave. In this 
town to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graham and have purchased the residence of 
Mrs. N. Canfield on the corner of Shaw Ave. And Berding St.   The new 
owners will take possession of their respective properties about July 
15th. (6/11/26)

BLOCK 12, LOT 5 and LOT 6
541 BERDING STREET
Mr. and Mrs. Neibur and their sons Will and James entertained a large 
number of their friends at their residence near the Catholic Church on 
last Thursday evening.  The hours until midnight were passed very 
pleasantly in dancing, card playing, social converse, and the evenings 
enjoyment concluded with a fine lapp supper of which all partook 
heartily. (April 6, 1894)

H.H. Neibur is soon to build an addition to his residence in Ferndale. 
(May 3, 1895)

Carpenters started work Monday remodeling the home of H.H. Neibur which 
is to be converted into a commodious two-story dwelling. (June 21, 
1895)

Work is progressing rapidly on the remodeling of H.H. Neibur's 
residence which will be completed in the course of a week or so.  Mr. 
Niebur will have both a neat and commodious dwelling when finished. 
(July 5, 1895)

The Kirri brothers are making a handsome residence out of H.H. Neibur's 
former dwelling house. (July 12, 1895)

T.L. Wilson is painting and papering at H.H. Neibur's new residence. 
(August 2, 1895)

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Neibur presents a very attractive 
appearance in its new dress. (November 22, 1895)

H.H. Neibur returned Tuesday from his eastern trip.  His mission to 
Massachusetts was to present his patent ballot machine to the 
legislature of that state and while no selection will be made this 
session, Mr. Niebur feels confident that the committee recognizes more 
merit in his invention than in any one of the four others presented.  
Our old friend looks fine after his journey and says that he ate cod 
fish balls for breakfast every morning while in "Bosting." (April 3, 
1896)

H.H. Niebur is having the old barn at his residence torn down.  It will 
be reerected, but at a point not so close to his dwelling. (June 26, 
1896)

The Hartley Brothers are at work painting the residence of Mr. and Mrs. 
H.H. Neibur in Ferndale. (August 10, 1906)

Friends in this section were shocked yesterday morning to learn of the 
death of H.H. Neibur, who passed away at his home in Ferndale Wednesday 
night after an illness of only a few hours' duration.  Wednesday the 
departed was employed at his work, that of a brick mason, about the 
town and appeared to be in as good health as usual...native of 
Hannover, Germany, and had he lived until the 9th day of October next 
would have reached the age of 74 years...On December 30, 1868, he was 
married in Eureka to Miss Mary Dougherty of Ferndale and immediately 
took up his residence at the latter place (Island)... (September 14, 
1906)

Will Flowers and Thomas Boyd have been engaged the past several days in 
putting a new foundation under the Mrs. H.H. Niebur residence on 
Berding Street. (December 11, 1908)

O.E. Williams is making some improvement on the Mrs. Mary Niebur place 
on Berding Street. (July 2, 1909)

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Capwell have returned o Ferndale from a business 
trip to Oregon.  They are now located in their new home on Berding 
Street where they are making a number of changes and improvements. 
(11/5/26)

Contractor W.J. Flowers and crew are making extensive alterations to 
the Mackey home on Berding St., now owned by Mrs. A.A. Capwell. 
(4/22/27)

Mrs. A.A. Capwell has opened her home in Ferndale to the public for the 
benefit of prospective mothers, and states that Dr. Bruner, local 
health officer, has signed her application for a license to conduct a 
maternity home and handle from four to six patients.  Mrs. Capwell is a 
well qualified for the work, being a graduate nurse of the old White 
Hospital of Sacramento...she has been in Ferndale nearly two years and 
in the practice of her work here has been highly commended.  Mrs. 
Capwell states that if anyone in Ferndale should reopen the Ferndale 
General Hospital she will close her home in their favor.  She is only 
opening her home as a hospital until the big hospital is reopened, as 
she realizes that a hospital in Ferndale is a public necessity. 
(2/4/27)

Lillie L. Capwell to Joseph J. Bognuda, February 29, 1928, 98x150 feet 
on W side Church St., 50 ft. NE of Washington St., Ferndale. (3/16/28)

Geo. Titus and family moved this week from the old Niebur home on 
Church Str. To E.J. Rogers tenement in Ferndale. (10/1/26)

Mrs. Lillian Capwell has leased her home on Berding St. for a term of 
five years to Mrs. Genzoli and now has work started on a new bungalow 
on her 320 acre place up Williams Creek, formerly known as the 
Quartermass place, where she will make her future home. (9/2/27)

For sale - Mrs. Lillian Capwell=s home on Berding Street, known as the 
old James Niebur home, $2,500 furnished, on terms. ..(7/29/27)

1900
NEIBUR, Henry  H.  1832  Brick mason
 married 33 years 5/2
 Mary A.  1835  wife

BLOCK 12, LOT 7

BLOCK 12, LOT 7, EAST HALF (DWELLING)
501 Berding Street
Dr. Porter and family have moved to Church Street, occupying the 
building recently vacated by I.M. Coney and wife. (March 23, 1894)

Ferndale in late years has been extremely fortunate in the matter of 
fires, consequently when the cry of fire went up shortly after supper 
Friday evening there was plenty of excitement.  The fire proved to be 
in the attic of the two-story dwelling near the Catholic Church owned 
by James Mullady and occupied by Dr. and Mrs. S.P. Porter, and was the 
result of the explosion of a lamp which had been let burning without a 
chimney in an upper room where slept the youngest child of the family.  
The flames were discovered in time to save the child, and those who 
rushed to the scene succeeded in putting out the fire only after the 
greatest difficulty.  The engine and hydrants were brought into play 
and several of our citizens worked hard and bravely. (June 8, 1894)

Dentist Porter has moved his dental parlors from the Russ Building to 
his residence nearly opposite the Ferndale Catholic Church, where his 
patrons will find him ready to attend to their wants. (August 4, 1894)

...Dr. Porter and family moved Tuesday...corner of Church and Eugene 
Streets... (April 3, 1896)

C. Mullen and T.J. Flowers went to Eureka Saturday returning with the 
household furniture of Mrs. Aggeler, mother of Merchant E.A. Aggeler, 
who is to reside hereafter in Ferndale in the Mullady residence next to 
the home of H.H. Niebur. (April 14, 1896)

Mrs. M. Aggeler's residence at the corner of Church and Washington 
Street, Ferndale, is being repainted.  Messrs. Kropp and Wilson are 
doing the work.  (August 18, 1896)

Last Saturday being Mrs. Mary Aggeler's 70th birthday a number of her 
old friends and relatives tendered her a complete surprise at her home 
at the corner of Washington and Church Streets and spent the afternoon 
in social intercourse, and at the proper time a dinner was served.  
Mrs. Aggeler received a number of very fine presents to remind her in 
the future of the pleasant occasion that marked her life and the three 
score and ten line, and all went away wishing her many more returns of 
her natal day. (February 28, 1899)

Mrs. Aggeler, mother of the Aggeler Brothers of Ferndale, departs 
Monday for a visit to a sister and other relatives in Illinois, which 
state she left 45 years ago and has not been back since.  She will 
journey across the continent with Mrs. Etter and Mrs. Montgomery who go 
to Missouri.  (August 25, 1899)

Mrs. Mary Aggeler who has been on an extended visit to relatives and 
friends in Illinois returned home Wednesday night. (November 10, 1899)

The Matthews Bros are engaged in repainting the Aggeler residence on 
Church street this week. (October 3, 1902)

It now transpires that Dr. Luther Michael and family of Shelton, 
Nebraska, are to return to Ferndale to remain.  Rumor has it that the 
doctor has rented Mrs. M. Aggeler's residence on Church Street. 
(October 20, 1903)

A few pieces of furniture for sale cheap at the Krauskopf residence, 
Church and Washington Streets, Ferndale. (May 12, 1903)

Dr. L. Michael has purchased of Mr. and Mrs. Krauskoff the residence 
opposite the Ferndale Catholic, and known as the Mrs. Aggeler 
residence. (December 11, 1903)

Dr. L. Michael is having a porch added to the Washington street 
entrance to his Ferndale residence.  Carpenter Bert Matthews is doing 
the work. (May 6, 1904)

Ted Hartley, the Ferndale painter and decorator, is renovating the 
interior of their residence of Dr. L. Michael and family on Church 
Street. (January 23, 1906)

T.J. Frost, the Ferndale carpenter, has been making a number of 
improvements at the residence of Dr. L. Michael on Church Street. 
(September 27, 1907)

Death...Mrs. Annie M. Michael, wife of Dr. L. Michael, passed away at 
her home on Berding street shortly after ten o'clock...his sisters, 
Mrs. Barney of Arcata and Mrs. Friedenbach of Fortuna...born at 
Shelton, Nebraska, where she was married to Dr. Michael, coming to 
Ferndale fifteen years ago.  Survived by five children: Madge, Francis, 
Rosemary, Paul and Jean, the latter a child of 14 months... (December 
31, 1909)

Estate of Anna W. Michael, decree assigning community property, assigns 
to L. Michael, her husband, 90 ft off e side of lot 7, blk 12 Francis 
Division, Ferndale. (June 7, 1910)

Dr. L. Michael, who has been located in Ferndale practicing medicine 
for many years past, has decided to leave this town and will probably 
settle at San Leandro.  Dr. C. Phelan has purchased his office 
fixtures, etc., and will move to the building now occupied by Dr. 
Michael.  (July 15, 1910)

Mrs. P. Mackey of Petrolia, who has been visiting in Ferndale for some 
time, has purchased the Dr. L. Michael residence on Berding Street and 
will have the building renovated and repaired.  We understand that Mrs. 
Mackey will occupy the dwelling about the first of the year. (December 
12, 1911)

Rev. and Mrs. Hutchinson are now making their home in Ferndale and are 
residing at Mrs. Mackey's on the corner of Washington & Berding 
Streets.  Rev. Hutchinson for the next several months will occupy the 
pulpit of the Adventist Church in Ferndale. (November 12, 1912)

Mrs. John Kistner and family, who recently sold their place in North 
Ferndale to Lewis Williams, are to occupy a portion of Mrs. P. Mackey's 
residence on the corner of Washington and Berding Streets. (February  
11, 1913)

The Ferndale Fire Department was called out Saturday afternoon to 
extinguish a fire which had started in the attic of Mrs. P. Mackey=s 
home on Berding Street.  The blaze had started from the chimney burning 
out.  It was quickly put out with slight damage. (September 28, 1923)

Hall Jorgensen has purchased the Moranda home property on Washington St 
in this town, and work has been under way this week improving the 
property , where Mr. Jorgensen and family will make their home.  A 
large new garage and workshop is being erected and the house will be 
extensively renovated.  When the improvements are completed Mr. 
Jorgensen and family will have a very comfortable and convenient home. 
(11/13/31)

ad...J.C. Jorgensen, Tailor, Ferndale...(4/10/31)

1900
AGGELER, Mary A.  1829 
 widow, 11/9
 Edward A.  1883  son  Merchant General
 Alexander  1870  son  Merchant General
NEVERO, Mary  22 years  servant
AGGELER, Ida  1872  dau  school teacher

BLOCK 12, LOT 7, WEST HALF (DWELLING)
557 Washington Street
House mover Wittmann started work yesterday moving to James Mullady's 
lot near the Catholic Church the building occupied by M.P. Meng's shoe 
store and residence, and which, with one-half of the block, were 
recently purchased by Mr. Mullady. (June 1, 1894)

The building formerly occupied by Meng's Shoe Store was moved last week 
by Messrs. Wittman and Burns to James Mullady's lot back of H.H. Hall 
premises.  A front is being placed on it and if we are correctly 
informed, T.L. Wilson has secured it for a paint shop. (August 31, 
1894)

The Dungan undertaking parlors have been moved to T.L. Wilson's 
establishment on Washington Street. (December 21, 1894)

G.W. Dungan has moved his undertaking parlors into the new Mullady 
Building upstairs. (February 8, 1895)

James Mullady is at work this week with Thomas Edwards, converting his 
two small buildings back of H.H. Hall's residence, into a neat story 
and a half dwelling. (September 25, 1896)

Situation wanted by a competent lady inquire at the home of Mrs. 
Michael, Washington Street, Ferndale.  (December 22, 1896)

Mrs. Charlotte Michael, after several years residence in Ferndale, 
departed on Monday's Pomona for San Francisco, where we understand she 
will conduct a lodging house. (February 10, 1899)

Charles Spillers has rented his ranch at Kelseyville, Lake County, and 
will return with his family to Ferndale this week where he will 
probably locate.  Charley evidently thinks that the Cream City is the 
proper place to live as he did not remain away long. (August 21, 1900)

Chas Spillers, wife and son, arrived from Lake County Sunday and will 
again take up their residence here.  Charley says there is no place 
like Ferndale.  We understand he will work in the Gray Horse Harness 
Shop of Kausen & Ott. (September 4, 1900)

C.S. Spillers and family have moved into the Mullady tenement house on 
Washington Street. (September 7, 1900)

C.S. Spillers and family moved Monday into their new home on Francis 
Street, recently purchased from W.F. Reis. (October 9, 1900)

The family of Tailor Clink, who is soon to open a shop in Ferndale, 
arrived Friday and have moved into a dwelling house near Mrs. Cardoza's 
photograph gallery. (October 16, 1900)

M. Clink...home on Washington Street. April 12, 1901)

M. Clink and family, who have made their home in Ferndale for some time 
past, leave in a couple of weeks to take up their residence at Eureka, 
where Mr. Clink will still continue in the employ of Merchant J. 
Loewenthal. (October 4, 1901)

James Mullady is to soon commence the work of raising his tenement 
house on Washington Street. When the improvements are completed, the 
dwelling will be occupied by Mrs. Enos Sweasey and children. (December 
26, 1902)

Mrs. M. Aggeler, formerly of Fortuna, is spending the winter in 
Ferndale, and making her home with Mrs. E. Sweasey and family. (January 
4, 1907)

Mrs. E. Sweasey and sons, now occupying the Mullady tenement on 
Washington street, are to reside in the upper flat of the Hall 
residence on Berding Street and will move to their new home next week. 
(March 9, 1909)

Robert Gibson and wife, who have been residing in the cottage next door 
to Roberts Hall, this week moved to the Froli tenement in East 
Ferndale.  The cottage formerly occupied by them has been purchased by 
Mrs. V. Moranda. (November 26, 1909)

Mrs. V. Moranda has purchased the Mullady house on Washington street 
and has taken possession of the same. (December 10, 1909)

The residence of Mrs. V. Moranda on Washington street has been painted 
white, as has also the fence recently built in front of the property. 
(May 27, 1910)

BLOCK 12, LOT 8
DWELLING (corner of Washington & Main Street)
...Dr. Michel and family will occupy the home on Main Street vacated by 
Mr. and Mrs. Hall. (October 13, 1896)

The residence of H.H. Hall on Main Street was reshingled Tuesday by 

C.H. Briggs and son. (November 11, 1898)

Dr. McFayden and wife returned...the family will reside in the Hall 
residence on Main Street as soon as it is vacated by Mrs. Michel and 
family. (November 11, 1898)

Dr. McFayden and family will occupy the residence vacated by Dr. Michel 
and family. (November 15, 1898)

The family of Dr. Michel will move into their new residence on Rose 
Avenue this week...from the H.H. Hall home... (November 15, 1898

Dr. McFayden and family have moved into the Hall tenement house on Main 
Street, formerly occupied by the family of Dr. Michel... (December 2, 
1898)

Dr. McFayden has moved his office into his residence, the Hall tenement 
house, opposite H.H. Hatch's dwelling on Main Street. (December 6, 
1898)

Dr. J. McFayden who went below a few weeks ago has decided not to 
return...we are sorry to lose the doctor and his family. (October 6, 
1899)

It is said that Mr. Morales, of Eureka, who has been engaged in 
manufacturing tamales at Eureka for the past few years has decided to 
locate in Ferndale, where he will engage in business.  We understand he 
is to occupy the H.H. Hall residence on the corner of Main and 
Washington Streets. (March 30, 1900)

Mrs. Annie Allen, the dressmaker, is soon to occupy the residence on 
Washington Street, at present occupied by Thomas J. Hall and wife, who 
are to move into the H.H. Hall residence, formerly occupied by Dr. 
McFayden and family. (April 3, 1900)

Steeves and Flowers and their crew this week placed a new foundation 
under the residence on Main Street occupied by T.J. Hall and wife. 
(October 4, 1907)

J.L. Sherk and family, who since their arrival in Ferndale some weeks 
ago have been making their home at the Hall boarding house on Main 
Street, will take up their residence in the Ferguson tenement in North 
Ferndale this week.  Mr. Sherk is connected with the experimenting 
department of the Central Creamery Company. (March 23, 1909)

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hall have been moving this week from the house on 
Main Street which they have occupied for several years past, to their 
home on Berding street.  Arthur Robinson and family, who have resided 
in the Hall house, will move to the tenement on Main Street to be 
vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Hall. (October 18, 1912)

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Owens have moved from the J.T. Fennessey residence on 
Shaw Avenue to rooms in the Arthur Robinson home on Main Street. 
(February 10, 1914)

Mrs. Frank Kelly and children, who have been residing in the 
Worthington house, are to make their home in the Hall tenement at the 
corner of Main and Washington Streets. (November 13, 1917)

K.W. Windbigler and family have moved from the Hall tenement on Main 
Street to the S.P. Giacomini ranch up Francis Creek, which they 
recently leased. (February 11, 1921)

Ferndale=s public Christmas tree on Brown Street near Main presents a 
beautiful appearance at night when it is lighted up.  The tree is an 
unusually large and symmetrical one and is decorated with several 
hundred colored lights. (12/26/30)

Preliminary work has been commenced by Contractor Chris Winkler and 
crew on the erection of a modern garage building and service station 
for F.N. Rasmussen and Miss Edna Putnam, owners of the large lot on the 
corner of Main and Washington Streets where the new structure will be 
built.  The new building will be occupied by Petersen=s Service 
Station, Peter Petersen proprietor, who for some years past has 
conducted his business in the Thompson building at the corner of Main 
and Rose Avenue.  The main garage building will be 40x100 feet in size, 
fronting on Main Street, with a wing 20x40 feet fronting Washington 
Street.  A modern service station will be built in the corner area, 
surrounding the main building.  The building will be of corrugated 
iron, with steel trusses and the fronts finished in stucco.  It will 
contain an attractive show room for the display of Buick automobiles, 
for which Mr. Petersen is the Ferndale dealer.  (2/28/30)

Negotiations have been under way between the Texaco Oil Company and 
Miss Edna Putnam and F.N. Rasmussen, owners of the lot at the corner of 
Main and Washington Sts. In this town, for the leasing of the property 
by the Texaco Co. As the site for a new service station...(6/21/29)

Work has been in progress this week moving the equipment of Petersen=s 
Service Station to its fine new home at the corner of Main and 
Washington Streets, and Mr. Petersen announces that he will be ready 
for business in his new location today...(5/16/30)

Last Friday a large Christmas tree was placed in position on the 
Rasmussen-Putnam lot at the corner of Main and Washington Sts.  The 
tree was secured up Williams Creek by volunteers fro the Community 
Club.  Electric lights were placed on it, and that evening and each 
evening since it has been illuminated, presenting a very pleasing 
appearance. (12/27/29)

The work of moving the E.H. Jennings house from the corner of Main and 
Washington Streets to its new location on Schley avenue was in progress 
this week.  The house, after being blocked up and placed on trucks, was 
started on its way Wednesday afternoon.  The work attracted quite a 
large audience, who were interested in seeing the ease with which the 
building was moved.  A crew of movers from Eureka are doing the work. 
(1/11/29)

The buildings on the large lot at the corner of Main and Washington 
streets in Ferndale are to be moved away or torn down and the lot 
cleared up and filled, in preparation for a new building at some time 
in the future.  The lot is owned by F.N. Rasmussen and Miss Edna 
Putnam.  The dwelling house on the corner of the lot, occupied by Mr. 
and Mrs. Ed Jennings and family, will be moved by Mr. Jennings to a new 
location and he and his family will continue to occupy it.  Other 
smaller buildings will be torn down.  Mr. Rasmussen states that the 
rumor that the lot has been purchased by the Standard Oil Co. Is 
without foundation and that at present it is not sold or leased.  What 
use will be made of it in the future is uncertain. (10/26/28)

1900
HALL, Thomas  1860  Merchant General
 married 7 years  0/0
 Jennie  1870  wife
DEVINEY, John  1842  (occupation?)
WARD, S.A.  1855  Laborer
BURRILL, Abbie  1873  boarder

WASHINGTON STREET STRUCTURE
Lumber is on the ground and work is soon to commence on a new 
photograph gallery, which when completed is to be occupied by Mrs. A.E. 
Cardoza.  It is to be erected on the Hall lot on Washington Street. 
(January 26, 1900)

L.L. Reese and assistants commenced work the first of the week on H.H. 
Hall's new building on that gentleman's lot on Washington Street.  Mrs. 
Cardoza is to occupy it as a photograph gallery we hear. (February 2, 
1900)

Mrs. Cardoza has been engaged to take the views of Ferndale for the 
Times' Souvenir of Humboldt County. (December 13, 1901)

Mrs. J.S. Spillers desires to announce to the ladies of this section 
that she is now prepared to do dressmaking, and can be found at her 
residence on Washington Street, opposite Mrs. Cardoza's photograph 
gallery. (August 12, 1902)

Mrs. A.E. Cardoza, the Ferndale photographer, was quite ill... (October 
6, 1903)

Mrs. A.E. Cardoza is to rent her place on the Island, and if she does 
she will move to Ferndale to reside in her photograph gallery. 
(December 18, 1903)

Instead of uniting with Mrs. Jos Spillers in the dressmaking business 
in Ferndale, Miss Delia Chapman is to conduct parlors of her own at her 
mother's Washington Street photograph gallery. (December 22, 1903)

Mrs. A.E. Cardoza leaves in a few days for Oakland, where she intends 
buying a lot and building a home.  Mrs. Cardoza and O.P. Wiggins and 
family of Grizzly Bluff intend taking up their residence in Oakland, 
and Mr. Wiggins will build there for Mrs. Cardoza, and he and his 
family will occupy the residence with her.  Mrs. Wiggins and Mrs. 
Cardoza are sisters. (January 8, 1904)

Miss Bessie Stone of Waddington, while sewing with a machine at Mrs. A. 
E. Cardoza's Ferndale gallery yesterday, ran a needle through one of 
her fingers.  The needle broke, leaving part of it in the finger, but 
Dr. Ring was called and extracted it.  The injury is not serious. 
(April 1, 1904)

Miss Pearl Doe is learning the photographer's art with Mrs. A.E. 
Cardoza of Ferndale, and may decide to succeed to the business when 
Mrs. Cardoza goes below to reside. (April 8, 1904)

Mrs. A.E. Cardoza has had a large show case placed in the window of her 
Washington Street photograph gallery.  The case has been neatly draped 
with some black material, thus affording a neat background on which to 
display the lady's work. (June 10, 1904)

Mrs. Oliver Wiggins and daughter of Waddington and Mrs. A.E. Cardoza, 
of Ferndale, expect to take their departure on tomorrow's steamer for 
Oakland, which city will be their future home... (November 29, 1904)

Mrs. A.E. Cardoza did not depart for her new home in Oakland last week 
as stated by us.  The lady wishes to dispose of her Cream City gallery 
before her departure, and for that reason does not know just when she 
will be able to get away... (December 9, 1904)

We were in error in our last issue in stating that Mrs. Cardoza had not 
yet disposed of her photograph gallery in Ferndale, as Miss Pearl Doe 
purchased this business some time ago and has since been conducting the 
same. (December 13, 1904)

Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Garrett are located at the gallery formerly occupied 
by Mrs. Cardoza, Ferndale, and with first class appliances and modern 
methods, are prepared to do all kinds of photographic work, including 
developing and finishing for amateurs. (October 17, 1905)

Photographer Garrett has for sale a number of different views taken on 
the streets of Ferndale immediately after the heavy earthquake of 
Wednesday morning in which so many buildings were damaged.  (April 20, 
1906)

T.J. Hall, while removing paper at the Garrett photograph gallery in 
this place last Wednesday forenoon, fell from a ladder and had his left 
shoulder dislocated by the fall... (June 8, 1906)

Mrs. E. Garrett will close her Ferndale gallery the latter part of this 
month...visit her before she retires from business in the Cream City... 
(March 12, 1907)

The building to be vacated by Mrs. E. Garrett's photograph gallery on 
the first of next month has been leased by N R Hansen and will be 
converted into a dwelling house for occupancy by that gentleman and his 
wife. (March 29, 1907)

Carpenter M.B. Hansen has been at work this week remodeling the 
interior of the Mrs. H.H. Hall residence on Washington street, which 
will soon be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Petersen of the Bear River 
section. (March 20, 1908)

A number of improvements have been made to the Hall tenement on 
Washington Street.  The residence will be occupied about the first of 
next month by Police Judge C.B. Hart and wife. (July 3, 1908)

Police Judge C.B. Hart has been at work this week repainting the Hall 
residence on Washington street which will be occupied by the gentleman 
and his wife about the first of the coming month.  Mr. Hart has also 
done considerable graining to the interior of the building which shows 
that he has not forgotten his old trade, even though it has been years 
since he followed the same. (July 17, 1908)

Police Judge C.B. Hart and wife, who have been residing in the Dunn 
dwelling on Berding Street, are now comfortably domiciled in their new 
home, the Hall tenement on Washington Street. (August 4, 1908)

...united in the holy bonds of matrimony Mr Walter Reynolds and Miss 
Gladys B. Simpson, both of Ferndale...are now making their home in the 
Hall cottage on Washington Street, recently vacated by C.B. Hart, which 
they have rented... (December 8, 1911)

Mrs. E.S. French, of Salinas arrived Sunday to join her sons, O.B. and 
Ed French, of the French Garage in Ferndale.  Mrs. Ed French and 
children also arrived and will make their future home here.  The family 
will reside in the Hall tenement on Washington Street. (September 9, 
1913)

Bernard Grinsell and family have moved from the Neils Petersen 
residence on Shaw Avenue to the Hall tenement on Washington street 
recently vacated by E.H. French and family. (August 4, 1914)

Mr. and Mrs. B. Heath are to occupy the Hall tenement in Ferndale, 
recently vacated by Bernard Grinsell and family. (January 28, 1916)

Mrs. Erwin Cady and family are now residing in the Hall tenement on 
Washington Street, recently vacated by Ed Jennings and family. 
(November 19, 1920)

Lyle Stanley and family have moved from the Williams flat on Main 
Street to the Hall tenement on Washington Street, recently vacated by 
Mrs. Ida Cady and family. (August 19, 1921)

A fire alarm called out the local department last Wednesday 
morning...to extinguish a blaze at the Jorgensen tailoring shop on 
Washington St.  A can of gasoline became ignited when the head of a 
match fell into the can...(1/24/30)

Considerable excitement was caused in Ferndale Tuesday afternoon when a 
good-sized still, in full operation, was found in the house on 
Washington St. just off Main St., at one time used as a photograph 
gallery.  The house has not been occupied for some time past, the 
owners last receiving rent from a party named Jones.  The dry squad has 
made an arrest but the accused has pleaded not guilty and will stand 
trial. (8/21/25)

Ad...J.C. Jorgensen, The Tailor...Cleaning, Pressing and 
Repairs...Suits $35 and up...(1/27/28)

 J.C. Jorgensen of San Jose has arrived in Ferndale and opened a 
cleaning and pressing shop in the old photographic gallery building, 
just off Main Street. (4/29/27)

BLOCK 12, LOT 9
SMALL BUILDING NORTH SIDE OF HOUSE
George Friend and Al Kausen intend going into the butcher business in 
Ferndale.  Lumber was being hauled this week for their shop to be 
erected near the residence of H.H. Hall on Main Street. (November 2, 
1894)

John Kerri and Al Kausen commenced work Tuesday on Kausen & Friend's 
new butcher shop, to be erected next to H.H. Hall's blacksmith shop. 
(November 9, 1894)

Kausen & Friend expect to open their butcher shop in Ferndale about 
December 1st. (November 23, 1894)

Kausen & Friend have constructed a new slaughter house on the land of 
Mr. Friend, about three-quarters of a mile from the business portion of 
Ferndale. (November 23, 1894)

Kausen & Friend, the new butchering firm, opened up their shop in 
Ferndale Wed, and are now ready for the public trade.  They have a neat 
place of business on Main Street, near the American Hotel, and will 
deal in all kinds of fresh meats, which they are ready to supply in 
quantities to suit and at the most reasonable prices.  In this issue 
will be found their advertisement, to which we direct attention. 
(December 7, 1894)

Eastman & Elkins have furnished Kausen & Friend, butchers, with a neat 
and handy butcher wagon, which the new firm will run for the benefit of 
patrons. (December 14, 1894)

Kausen and Friend's butcher shop closed this week.  S.H. Paine has 
purchased the business and consolidated with his upper Main Street 
shop.  He has also rented the Kausen and Friend slaughter house and 
will hereafter run two slaughter wagons, one on this side and one on 
the other side of the river. (June 7, 1895)

Kausen and Friend (George)...dissolution of partnership...all bills 
payable to A.H. Kausen.  (September 6, 1895)

Nelson the tailor has rented the building next to H.H. Hall's 
blacksmith shop, which he is using as a cutting room and has also a 
fine stock of clothes displayed therein. He employs four people in his 
tailor shop over the Oracle... (October 18, 1895)

James Monroe will next week open a fruit stand in the hall building 
next to F. Cruickshanks blacksmith shop (September 1, 1896)

James Monroe moved his confectionery and fruit store yesterday from the 
Hall building into the building next to Dr. Cooper's dental office. 
(January 1, 1897)

Shoemaker Johnston has moved his shop from Ocean Avenue to the Hall 
building on Main street, recently vacated by James Monroe. (January 5, 
1897)

F.L. Hansen, late of Chelatis, Washington, is to open a cigar store in 
the H.H. Hall building in Ferndale... (May 14, 1897)

George Milnes was at work last week fitting up the Hall building, next 
to Marshall Cruickshanks shop, for a new cigar store, which is to be 
opened by a gentleman from the State of Washington. (May 25, 1897)

Last Friday night the confectionery, fruit and cigar store, owned by 
Mr. Hansen and located in the Hall building on lower Main Street, was 
burglarized between the hours of 10 and 11 o'clock.  About 10 o'clock 
Mr. Hansen closed his store, locking the doors and leaving a dim light 
burning on the counter.  He was absent about an hour, returning a few 
moments before eleven to retire for the night.  On going into his back 
room, where he sleeps he found that the back door had been forced open, 
with a piece of the broken lock lying on the floor and a cigar box 
containing $75.50 in silver was missing.  Strange to say another cigar 
box with about $20 in nickels and ten cent pieces remained, the 
burglars probably just taking time enough to grab one box and make 
their leave... (May 30, 1899)

Last Friday afternoon Albert Gill, Niel Williams and Wm. Soper appeared 
before Judge Smith of Ferndale to answer to the charge of having forced 
an entrance to Hansen's Fruit and Cigar Store in this place on the 
night of May 26th and taking therefrom a cigar box containing $75.50 in 
silver.... (August 1, 1899)

A card...a recent issue of the Ferndale Exchange has given the public 
the impression that I have been conducting a gambling house in 
connection with my cigar and confectionery business in Ferndale, and 
that I have been permitting boys to frequent my "backroom" and there 
play cards for money.  I desire to state that there is no truth 
whatever in the insinuations of that irresponsible paper.  I am over 40 
years of age and never played a card for money in my life, and neither 
do I permit the playing of cards for money at my place of business.  
Respectfully, F.L. Hansen.  (August 4, 1899)

Robber Niel Williams, one of the trio of boys who burglarized Hansen's 
Cigar and Candy store in Ferndale last May, appeared before Superior 
Judge Hunter yesterday and withdrew his plea of not guilty and 
substituted that of guilty....the court committed him to the Preston 
School of Industry at Ione for two years... (November 14, 1899)

F.L. Hansen has sold his confectionery store and cigar stand in 
Ferndale to Peter Bonnickson, who took charge Tuesday.  (January 5, 
1900)

P. Bonnickson, who lately purchased the Hansen candy, fruit and cigar 
store on Main Street, Ferndale, has rearranged and remodeled the 
interior of the same in such a manner that it presents a most inviting 
and cozy appearance. (January 19, 1900 )

F.A. Hansen, formerly proprietor of the candy and fruit store, now 
owned by P. Bonnickson, was an outgoing passenger on the steamer Homer 
Monday. (January 19, 1900)

P. Bonnicksen has added a large show window to his confectionery store 
and fruit stand.  (January 30, 1900)

P. Bonnicksen has moved his variety store into P.N. Lund's new building 
on Main Street (September 4, 1900)

Gunsmith Santsche has moved his shop from the Brien building on Ocean 
Avenue to the Hall building next to the Cruickshank Blacksmith shop. 
(December 7, 1900)

Gunsmith Santsche moved to Eureka yesterday, where he will henceforth 
reside.  His family will join him this week. (April 2, 1901)

The No. 2 hose cart of the Ferndale Fire Department has been moved from 
the house it formerly occupied, next (cut out) cigar store, to the (cut 
out) new engine is kept, (cut out) hanks' blacksmith (cut out).  (July 
3, 1906)

The Ferndale Fire department's equipment was moved Saturday afternoon 
from the different buildings where it had been located to its quarters 
in the new town building, which is now practically completed. (August 
3, 1915)

James Reinhart is to move his shoe shop from its present location to 
the building next door which is to be remodeled and repaired for his 
occupancy. (November 9, 1915)

James Reinhart has moved his shoe repairing establishment into his new 
location next door to his former one, and now has a very neat and 
convenient place of business (November 16, 1915)

1900
BONNICKSEN, Peter  1845  Candy Store
 single

BLACKSMITH SHOP BUILDING (Northwest corner)
Frank Matthews has greatly improved the appearance of H.H. Hall's shop 
on Main street, by the application of a fresh coat of paint. (June 14, 
1895)

Fred Cruickshanks has rented H.H. Hall's blacksmith shop in Ferndale 
and will hereafter conduct business for himself.  (June 26, 1896)

AD: Fred Cruickshanks, who can now be found at H.H. Hall's old stand, 
Ferndale. (July  24, 1896)

Marshall Cruickshanks now holds the worlds record for the best standing 
jump.  He is having an addition built unto his blacksmith shop and in 
moving back the end wall of the old building it started to fall and 
Fred did not propose to be caught under it.  He made one spring, and 
cleared out one leap 30 feet and 11 inches of ground, knocking the 
underpinning from beneath the corner of an adjacent building when he 
landed.  He carried a 40 pound crowbar in his flight with Charley Mills 
hanging on to one end of it... (January 28, 1898)

Lee Cathey...is back at the anvil in C.T. Mills Blacksmith shop. 
(February  1, 1898)

Fred Cruickshanks has his new forge in working order at his main Street 
blacksmith shop, recently enlarged.  (February  25, 1898)

Oscar Ryan is now employed at Fred Cruickshank's Main Street 
Blacksmithing and repair shop. (April 24, 1900)

Fred Ferrins, who is employed by blacksmith Cruickshanks of this 
place... (April 12, 1901)

R.D. Dunn has accepted a position with Fred Cruickshanks at the 
latter's Main Street blacksmith shop. (April 12, 1901)

R.D. Dunn is now, and has been for several weeks past, a partner with 
F. Cruickshanks in the blacksmithing business in Ferndale. (December 3, 
1901)

Blacksmiths Cruickshanks & Dunn have had their shop enlarged by a rear 
addition 16 by 24 feet in size. (April 28, 1903)

Fred Schoeneman is now employed at the Cruickshanks' blacksmith shop on 
Main street, taking the place made vacant by the resignation of George 
Frame... (January 18, 1907)

Fred Cruickshanks is having considerable new machinery placed in 
position in his blacksmith shop on Main Street.  A band saw, lathe, 
etc., as well as a gasoline engine to furnish the necessary power, are 
among the improvements. (January 25, 1907)

George Frame will resign his position at the Cruickshanks blacksmith 
shop in Ferndale next Thursday night after having been employed at that 
place of business for several years.  Mr. Frame and family will move to 
the Van Winkle place at Guthrie, where George will work for his 
brother-in-law, S. Smith, the owner of the property named. (January 29, 
1907)

P.R. Burris is engaged in making improvements to the Hall blacksmith 
shop on Main Street, recently vacated by Fred Cruickshanks.  The 
building, when thoroughly renovated, will be occupied by Lee Cathey, 
the Ferndale horseshoer, we are informed. (May 22, 1908)

G.R. Allen of the Main Street blacksmithing firm of Cathey & 
Allen...their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. C.A. Sanborn and wife, ...in 
Maine... (March 5, 1909)

Cathey & Allen, the Ferndale blacksmiths, have dissolved partnership, 
and Mr. Cathey informs us that he will hereafter conduct the business 
alone.  Mr. Allen is at present in charge of the shop, Mr. Cathey being 
ill with an attack of pleurisy... (May 7, 1912)

Lee Cathey, who has conducted a blacksmith shop in the Hall building on 
Main Street for a number of years, is now located in the Kemp building, 
opposite Pythian Caste. (October 21, 1913)

The Hall building on Main Street, formerly occupied by Lee Cathey as a 
blacksmith shop, is being renovated and remodeled.  A corrugated iron 
roof is being put on.  The work is being done by John Kerri and Wm. 
Benjamin. (March 20, 1914)

BUILDING
Blacksmith Fennessey vacated his old stand Tuesday and moved up to the 
Ocean Avenue shop where he and blacksmith Schriener will hold forth as 
partners hereafter. (October 4, 1895)

Charles T. Mills has rented the blacksmith shop formerly occupied by 
J.T. Fennessey, next door to H.H. Hall, and started work...shoeing 
horses... (October 4, 1895)

Blacksmith Lee Cathey came up from Bear River section Wednesday to 
accept a position in C.T. Mills' blacksmith shop. (March 6, 1896)

J.E. Daugherty is at present conducting his wagon shop in the Heckman 
Cooper Shop building on Ocean Avenue.  But he tells us that he expects 
soon to move to the blacksmith shop of Messrs. Mills and Cruickshanks.  
A rear addition to the shops will be built for Mr. Daugherty's 
occupancy. (August 6, 1897)

Lee Cathey...is expected to again take up his duties in C.T. Mills 
Blacksmith shop.  (January 14, 1898)

H.H. Hall has leased to R. Cathey, the blacksmith shop next to YMI Hall 
Ferndale, for the term of 1 year, with the privilege of one year 
renewal. (October 7, 1898)

Lee Cathey has rented the Hall blacksmith shop on Main Street, 
Ferndale.  (December 20, 1898)

...has rented the H.H. Hall blacksmith shop formerly occupied by C.T. 
Mills on Main Street, as of 12/20/1898 -- Lee Cathey.  (January 20, 
1899)

Lee Cathey, the Ferndale Blacksmith, owing to ill health, will take his 
departure for the mountains in the near future, where he will spend at 
least three or four months.  He will leave his shop in charge of a 
competent workman. (April 21, 1899)

W.S. Feenaty, late of Hydesville, has purchased the horseshoing 
business of Lee Cathey in the Hall building, Main Street. (May 12, 
1899)

W.S. Feenaty, horseshoer, successor to R.L. Cathey...place of business 
H.H. Hall building.  (June 2, 1899)

Lee Cathey, who for several years has conducted a blacksmith shop on 
Main street, has sold his business to Eugene Chick, who will hereafter 
conduct the same.  It is Mr. Cathey's intention we understand to 
shortly depart for San Francisco, where he will enter the Van Der 
Naillen school of practical engineering. (June 4, 1901)

Our Young friend Arthur Chick returned from below last Friday, and is 
going into the blacksmith business in Ferndale with his brother Eugene, 
who for some time past has been conducting the shop formerly run by Lee 
Cathey. (January 7, 1902)

A gentleman by the name of Thompson, from Ukiah, has purchased Eugene 
Chick's horseshoing business in Ferndale, and took charge December 1st.  
He will move his family to the Cream City in a few days, and they will 
reside in the Williams Building above the post office. (December 5, 
1902)

Horseshoer Lee Cathey is again in charge of his old shop on Lower Main 
Street, next to Cruickshanks & Dunn's, having bought out Bert Thomson, 
Eugene Chick's successor, last Friday.  Mr. Thomson and wife have 
returned to Ukiah, where Mrs. Thomson's mother is seriously ill. 
(February 17, 1903)

R.L. Cathey, more familiarly known as Lee... (February 20, 1903)

A powder can, supposed to have been empty, and which for some time past 
has occupied a place in the corner of Lee Cathey's Ferndale blacksmith 
shop, raised "Ned" the other day, and all because a spark from Lee's 
anvil dropped into it.  The can is now a wreck, but the shop still 
stands, and Mr. Cathey says that the next time he empties a powder can 
he will make sure that every grain is taken out.  A couple of 
bystanders witnessed the explosion, which was accompanied by a loud 
report, and in an instant the shop was filled with smoke.  They with 
Lee were much startled when the thing went off. (July 19, 1904)

Lee Cathey, who has conducted a horseshoing establishment on lower Main 
Street for years past, has sold his stock of material to T.H. Faulkner.  
Yesterday the latter gentleman moved his purchase to his shop, opposite 
Brice's stables.  Mr. Cathey will be employed by Mr. Faulkner, who has 
decided to conduct a horseshoing business in connection with his other 
blacksmithing work. (June 2, 1905)

The shop on Main Street recently vacated by horseshoer Lee Cathey is 
offered for rent. (June 13, 1905)

The engine house on Main Street, formerly occupied by horseshoer Lee 
Cathey, has been wired for electric lights.  It will be found a great 
convenience and time saver by the engine company. (November 10, 1905)

Ferndale's gasoline fire engine is now occupying quarters at the hose 
company building on Francis Street, having been moved from its old 
quarters in the Hall building on Main Street a few days ago. (June 9, 
1908) (check this year or date??????)

C.H. Briggs commenced work yesterday making improvements to the Hall 
building on Main Street, formerly occupied by Blacksmith Fred 
Cruickshanks, for the property housing of Ferndale's gasoline fire 
engine. (August 14, 1908)

Carpenter C.H. Briggs has completed the work of arranging a part of the 
Hall building on Main Street, formerly occupied by Blacksmith 
Cruickshanks, as the new quarters for the town's gasoline fire engine, 
which was moved to the building the first of the week. (September 4, 
1908)

The Ferndale Fire department's equipment was moved Saturday afternoon 
from the different buildings where it had been located to its quarters 
in the new town building, which is now practically completed. (August 
3, 1915)

Reinhart Bros. in the near future will move their motorcycle shop from 
the Brice building to the Hall building, which is now being fitted up 
for them. (November 3, 1914)

Silvio Moranda has leased a part of the Hall building on Main Street to 
be occupied shortly by the Reinhart motorcycle shop, and will establish 
his rent car garage there. (November 17, 1914)

Reinhart Bros. have moved their motorcycle shop from its former 
location in the building next to the Hotel Ivanhoe, to the Hall 
building, which has been recently fitted up for their occupancy. 
(December 1, 1914)

James E. Reinhart has purchased the shoe repairing equipment of the Red 
Star Clothing House and will shortly move it to the Hall building, 
where the Reinhart Bros. conduct a motorcycle shop. (December 4, 1914)

A deal was consummated this week whereby Reinhart Bros. disposed of 
their motorcycle repair shop to Ed Larsen.  Mr. Larsen, who has also 
been conducting a motorcycle business, will consolidate the two shops, 
and make his headquarters in the building heretofore occupied by 
Reinhart Bros.  James Reinhart will continue his shoe repairing 
business, but Henry Reinhart has not yet decided upon a future plan of 
action.  (November 6, 1915)

James Reinhart is to move his shoe shop from its present location to 
the building next door which is to be remodeled and repaired for his 
occupancy. (November 9, 1915)

Edward J. Larson, automobile dealer of this town, died Friday morning 
from influenza and complications...born 1882 in Wisconsin...for several 
years past he had been engaged in the automobile and motorcycle 
business in this town and had built up a thriving business.  He is 
survived by his wife, formerly Miss Sydney Holbrook, and a little 
daughter.  Also by his father, John P. Larson of Ferndale, a brother, 
Eugene Larson of Oregon, and two sisters, Mrs. J.P. Abrahamsen and Mrs. 
Selma Mathiasen of Oakland...Ferndale Cemetery. (February 7, 1919)

The Hall property on Main Street, and residence in North Ferndale for 
sale.. (January 2, 1920)

Owing to a rapidly increasing business Merton H. Taubman, proprietor of 
the Chevrolet Service station in Ferndale, has found it necessary to 
have more room in his place of business and the repair shop conducted 
by Alan Peers has been moved into the Hall building next door. (January 
16, 1920)

F.N. Rasmussen and Miss Edna Putnam have purchased of the Hall heirs 
the property on the corner of Main and Washington streets which is 
located a dwelling house and two business buildings. (September 21, 
1923)

BLOCK 12, LOT 10 (SOUTH ONE-HALF)
YMI HALL

Two of the Sisters of Mercy, who were in charge of the Ferndale 
Convent, previous to its close, are at present sojourning in Ferndale.  
Whether or not the convent is to be reopened we are not prepared to 
say. (October 19, 1894)

The Sisters will open their school in Ferndale in the YMI hall building 
the first Monday in January, so we are reliably informed. (November 16, 
1894)

The Sisters of Mercy will open their school in the YMI building in 
Ferndale on January 2nd, as will be seen by a notice published in this 
issue.  We direct special attention to the announcement. (December 14, 
1894)

Ferndale Convent opened on Wednesday, 2nd. (January 4, 1895)

Ms. Norie of Eureka has accepted a position as one of the teachers in 
the Ferndale Convent. (January 4, 1895)

Two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. N. Friel have been enrolled among the 
boarding pupils at the Ferndale Convent. (January 4, 1895)

On Wed evening of last week, Miss Jennie Goble fell down the stairs of 
the YMI Hall badly bruising her face.  The result of the young ladies 
accident was a very black eye. (February  15, 1895)

...members of the Ferndale Convent school who deserve commendation for 
their conduct during the month of May...Gertrude Canepa, Agnes 
Grinsell, Mae Kausen, Mary Friel, Jennie Neiber, Rebecca Friel, Feefie 
Giacomini, Rose Wittman, and Joseph Grinsell.  (June 7, 1895)

Miss Marguerite Griffith teacher at the Convent School...handed us the 
roll of honor:  James Crowley, Gertrude Canepa, Agnes Grinsell, Jennie 
Neiber, Mae Kausen, Mary Friel, Rebecca Friel, Effie Giacomini, Ross 
Wittman, Joseph Grinsell, Mary Cronin. (July  5, 1895)

Miss M. Griffith, who has been teaching at the Sister's school in this 
place for some time past, left on Sat...for her home in San Jose...will 
regret her departure exceedingly... (July  5, 1895)

The convent school will resume its classes on the first Monday of 
August.  A limited number of boarders can be accommodated.  (July  26, 
1895)

Miss M. Griffith, instructor at the convent school... (August 9, 1895)

The Sister's school will open next Monday... (September 27, 1895)

The YMI hall is offered for sale (November 8, 1895)

Wednesday evening of this week, Rev. S.H. Madsen of Haywards delivered 
a lecture in the YMI hall under the auspices of the order of Dania... 
(February  28, 1896)

Mrs. May Kausen, Gertrude Canepa, Mary Friel and Agnes Grinsell will 
receive their diplomas of graduation from the Ferndale Convent at the 
exercises in the YMI hall this evening.  Mrs. Canepa will deliver the 
valedictory. (June 26, 1896)

Convent School Entertainment...After the farewell address, Rev. Father 
Nugent presented the following graduates with diplomas: Miss May 
Kausen, Miss Gertrude Canepa, Miss Mary Friel, and Miss Agnes 
Grinsell... (June 30, 1896)

Miss M. Griffith, who has been an instructor in the Ferndale Convent 
school almost from its start, will teach the Belmont School near Blue 
Lake next term commencing July 13th. (July  3, 1896)

The Sisters' school in Ferndale will open on the first Monday in 
August. (July  21, 1896)

The Ferndale Convent school opened last Monday. (August 7, 1896)

Thomas Flowers conducts a dance class at the YMI hall. (November 27, 
1896)

Josie Burns, a pupil of the Ferndale Convent School, while endeavoring 
to lower a window blind at that place yesterday, slipped and fell, her 
hand striking on a screw hook on a wall, tearing the flesh from the 
bone... (June 15, 1897)

Eugene Matthews while leaving the YMI hall after putting out the lights 
in that building, last Monday night, met with quite a painful and 
nearly serious accident.  He and a ladder in the room collided, 
breaking his spectacles, and forcing a portion of the glass into one of 
his eyes.  Mr. Matthews is now confined to his home in North Ferndale, 
where Dr. Ring is attending him. (June 25, 1897)

The pupils of the Ferndale Convent School will give an entertainment in 
YMI Hall...participants: Ella Canepa, B. Grinsell, R. Grinsell, Katie 
Jordan, Elmer Barney, Ethel Lanini, Ada Lanini, Mary Slissman, Ruby 
Comisto, Hazel Comisto, L. Canepa, C. Grinsell, Bernard Crowley, J. 
Slissman, Lizzie McIntye, Josie Burns, Mary Lanini, M. Pedersen, G. 
Slissman, Julia DeCarli, Agnes Grinsell, May Kausen, Gertrude Canepa... 
(June 22, 1897)

The Ferndale Sisters of Mercy will probably move in to the new convent 
school building the first of next week. (December 31, 1897)

The Sisters moved their furniture and affects into the new convent 
school building near the Catholic Church Wednesday.  (January 11, 1898)

Maynard Michel has administered a coat of red paint to the front of the 
lower story of the YMI building. (November 15, 1898)

Town Trustees...the offer of Chas Harkins to sell the YMI hall property 
for Town Hall purposes for $2,200, were read and placed on file... 
(March 10, 1899)

Town Trustees...Messrs A. Berding and C.A. Doe, the committee appointed 
to investigate the proposition of purchasing the YMI hall for town hall 
and engine house purposes, rendered a partial report, and were granted 
further time... (March 24, 1899)

S.H. Payne, the Ferndale butcher, has purchased the YMI hall property 
on lower Main Street.  (March 28, 1899)

The Catholic Hall Association have petitioned the Superior Court for 
permission to sell the YMI Hall. (May 12, 1899)

E.A. Aggeler, secretary, has mailed notices to the stockholders of the 
Ferndale Catholic Hall Association that the Superior Court has granted 
the trustees of said association the privilege of selling the 
association hall property in Ferndale, and notifies them that at a 
meeting of the stockholders, held April 3, 1899, a resolution was 
passed to the effect that if any one of the stockholders should offer 
as much for the hall property as a non-stockholder that the preference 
should be given to the stockholder.  (June 9, 1899)

Ferndale YMI has leased the upper story of the YMI hall for one year 
from its new owner, S.H. Paine.  (July 11, 1899)

Real estate transfer, July 11th: Trustees of the Catholic Hall 
Association of Ferndale to Sylvenus H. Paine, lot on Main Street, 
Ferndale. (July 14, 1899)

The uptown office of the Ferndale Mechanical Shop has been moved from 
the Brelle building to the lower story of the YMI hall. (July 25, 1899)

...Oluff Andreasen, who's uptown headquarters are now in the YMI 
hall... (August 4, 1899)

Nearing 500 kegs of butter are now stored in the YMI building with O. 
Andreasen.  (September 1, 1899)

Lewis and Frame have leased the second story of the YMI building from 
SH Paine for five years, and will use it in their furniture 
manufacturing business, as well the lower story. (February 7, 1902)

George A. Frame publishes a notice in this issue "Not to Trust" and 
states further that whatever business relations that have heretofore 
existed between T.J. Lewis and himself have been severed.  Mr. Frame 
tells us that if he fails to sell the Lewis Manufacturing business in 
Ferndale before March 1st, he will discontinue the same on that date.  
Mr. Lewis, we believe, is to leave Ferndale, and is to unite with 
Andrew Damgaard, now of San Francisco... (February 24, 1903)

Duck Bros of Eureka have purchased of Geo Frame the stock of furniture, 
etc, in the YMI building, Ferndale and for the next few days will offer 
it for sale at very low prices. (March 3, 1903)

S.H. Paine is soon to make some needed improvements at his YMI building 
on Main Street.  The ground story is to be ceiled and papered and in it 
will be built one and possibly two bowling alleys, but who is to 
conduct them we are unable to ascertain at present. (May 22, 1903)

The lower story of the YMI building in Ferndale, which is undergoing 
extensive repairs, will be occupied by N.R. Hansen of the Central 
Saloon.  It is said he will run a bowling alley in connection with the 
saloon.  Gus Wannrich is to work for Mr. Hansen when he moves into his 
hew quarters. (June 16, 1903)

N.R. Hansen closed his Central Saloon Tuesday and moved his goods to 
his new place of business in the lower story of the YMI hall, which has 
been remodeled for him.  (June 23, 1903)

Louie Kerri returned to Ferndale last week from Eureka where he has 
been engaged in carpentering for several months past.  He will assist 
his brothers in completing the new bowling alley in the Paine building 
on Main Street. (June 30, 1903)

N.R. Hansen opened his new saloon and bowling alley in the Paine 
Building in Ferndale last Friday evening, and those who happened to 
drop into his place of business that night were served with clam 
chowder, roast pig, etc.  Mr. Hansen has everything conveniently 
arranged, and has named his new quarters "The Bowling Alley."  (July 7, 
1903)

N.R. Hansen now closes his bowling alley at 10 o'clock every evening in 
the week expect Saturday when the sport is continued until one o'clock. 
(July 24, 1903)

Eureka bowlers are look forward with considerable interest to a match 
game with the Cream City lovers of the sport, and in all probability a 
contest will be arranged in the course of a week or so at the latest... 
(April 29, 1904)

Landlord Eskesen of the American Hotel is having new ample rooms fitted 
up in the second story of the YMI building, over Hansen's Bowling 
Alley, and in connection therewith an elevator is being put in with 
which to lift the trunks to the upstairs landing.  Mr. Eskesen is 
continually on the improve.  (December 25, 1903)

Robert Kirri is down from his Rio Dell home, and yesterday went to work 
dressing up the alleys at N.R. Hansen's bowling saloon, Ferndale. 
(February 2, 1904)

Chris Eskesen of the American Hotel has placed a number of extra tables 
in his sample rooms in the upper story of the YMI building to 
accommodate the commercial travelers who make his hostelry their 
headquarters while in town. (September 27, 1904)

George Hansen has resigned his position as pin setter at the Ferndale 
Bowling Alley, his place being filled by I.W. Davis. (February 28, 
1905)

Last Saturday Matthews and Hartley commenced repainting the interior of 
N.R. Hansen's bowling alley on Main Street.  The front of this building 
will also be repainted. (May 30, 1905)

Carpenter T.J. King has just completed a number of improvements to the 
bar room of the American Hotel, and has also rearranged Landlord 
Eskesen's sample rooms in the upper story of the YMI building. (August 
25, 1905)

Last Sunday afternoon James Larsen, who arrived in this place a few 
days ago from the Loleta section, where he had been working for Peter 
Mathiesen, dropped dead while at work setting pins in N.R. Hansen's 
bowling alley, heart disease being the cause of death.  The departed 
who had taken the job of pin setter at the resort but that morning, was 
apparently in good health, as no one had heard him complain of feeling 
ill... (September 26, 1905)

Louie Hansen, who has served as pin setter at M R Hansen's bowling 
alley for nearly a year and a half, has resigned his job.  About the 
middle of next month Louie will go to San Francisco to attend the 
annual... (March 26, 1907)

Will Flowers and Thomas Boyd commenced the work this week of placing a 
new concrete foundation under the Bowling Alley saloon building, the 
property of S.H. Paine. (June 5, 1908)

The Hartley Bros. have neatly repainted the front of the Bowling Alley 
Saloon building on Main Street. (August 28, 1908)

...the Paine building on Main street, occupied by the Bowling Alley. 
(September 22, 1914)

The Paine building on Main Street, formerly occupied by the Bowling 
Alley saloon, is being remodeled and will be used as an auto salesroom 
by E.J. Larson and Morton Taubman. (August 27, 1918)

New ad NOTE: Ad. The Chevrolet Service Station, M.H. Taubman, Prop..(no 
loc)...(June 27, 1919)

I am pleased to notify my friends and patrons that I am now located at 
the Chevrolet Service Station on Main Street, Ferndale, where I am 
prepared to attend to all general automobile repair work as in the 
past.  The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.  Allan D. 
Peers. (June 27, 1919)

A.D. Peers in a new announcement in this morning=s Enterprise, states 
that he is prepared to do electrical repair work on automobiles, making 
a specialty of this work.  He is located in the Chevrolet Service 
Station on Main Street. (July 11, 1919)

The front of the Chevrolet Service Station on Main Street was quite 
badly demolished a few days ago when a truck which was being taken out 
of the building smashed into the side of the doorway.  It was necessary 
to practically rebuilt the front of the garage, which work was done by 
the Cream City Mechanical Co. (November 7, 1919)

Merton Taubman, the popular Ferndale agent for the popular Chevrolet 
car, is receiving considerable joshing from his friends this week on 
account of a little incident for which he wasn=t responsible.  It won=t 
do to say who was .  Merton had a little hard luck near the old Singley 
crossing with a machine and his wife in another car started to tow him 
home.  The rope broke and Mrs. Taubman went as far as the Waddington 
store before she discovered that her husband and his car were missing.  
In the meantime Merton had a nice little wait near Fernbridge. 
(December 5, 1919)

Owing to a rapidly increasing business Merton H. Taubman, proprietor of 
the Chevrolet Service station in Ferndale, has found it necessary to 
have more room in his place of business and the repair shop conducted 
by Alan Peers has been moved into the Hall building next door. (January 
16, 1920)

A touring car in the Chevrolet Service Station on Main Street caught 
fire last Wednesday evening and was blazing fiercely when discovered by 
Alan Peers.  The fire alarm was sounded and the fire put out before it 
had done any damage to the building with the exception of some scorched 
paper...(February 6, 1920) 

Merton H. Taubman has sold his garage business in Ferndale to Messrs. 
Petersen and Olsen and with his wife has taken up his residence in 
Eureka, where he has accepted a position as county salesman for the 
Overland car...(August 12, 1921)

AD: Olsen & Petersen Garage...our new name: Cream City 
Garage...(October 28, 1921)

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Petersen have rented the Kolbeck house in East 
Ferndale, where they will make their home.  Mr. Petersen is one of the 
proprietors of the Cream City Garage. (November 18, 1921)

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Petersen...Mr. Petersen is one of the proprietors 
of the Cream City Garage. (November 18, 1921)

Walter Petersen and S.E. Olsen, who have been conducting the Cream City 
Garage on Main Street the last several months, have dissolved 
partnership.  The business will hereafter be conducted by Mr. Olsen, 
who took over the management the first of the week. (January 20, 1922)

...Town Trustees...S.E. Olsen was granted permission to install a 
gasoline pump on the sidewalk in front of his garage on Main 
Street...(November 10, 1922)

The front of the Paine building in this town, occupied by the Cream 
City Garage, has been improved by a new coat of paint this week. 
(5/30/24)

A deal has been concluded whereby Al Dusek becomes the owner of the 
Cream City Garage business, until now conducted by S.E. Olsen.  Mr. 
Dusek has been employed in the garage for some years past and is 
thoroughly familiar with the business. (6/22/28)

The lower floor of the Paine building on Main St. has been remodeled, 
the Cream City Garage which occupies the building, being afforded a 
large additional space at the rear which now gives that concern a roomy 
place of business. (6/5/25)

BLOCK 12, LOT 10 (NORTH STRIP) and LOT 11 (SOUTH STRIP)
DOE BUILDING (SOUTH SIDE OF LOT)
C.A. Doe is to erect a two-story structure between the Doe Livery 
Stable and the YMI hall, to be used in connection with the American 

Hotel.  The ground floor will be used for sample rooms, and the upper 
story for sleeping rooms. (December 14, 1894)

Work is progressing on the new building of C.A. Doe, which is being 
erected next to the YMI hall, John Kerri is doing the job. (January 4, 
1895)

Painters Trousdale and Criss were engaged the first of the week 
painting C.A. Doe's new building next to the YMI Hall. (February  22, 
1895)

C.A. Doe is painting and fitting up the interior of his new building, 
next to the YMI hall, this week. (April 19, 1895)

We are informed that the Valley Oracle office is to be moved about May 
10th into the C.A. Doe building, next door to Doe's Livery Stable, 
lower Main Street. (May 3, 1895)

C.A. Doe has informed us that he has rented the upper story of his new 
building, next to the YMI Hall, to a San Francisco tailor, who will 
open up a tailor shop therein June 15th. (June 7, 1895)

The Oracle has moved into its new quarters in the Doe building next 
door to the YMI Hall and will hereafter be issued on Tuesdays...Brother 
Ring of the Oracle... (June 7, 1895)

F.C. Nelson, of San Francisco, has opened a tailor shop in Ferndale. 
(July  12, 1895)

Nelson the tailor has had a large sign erected in front of his place of 
business over the Oracle office. (August 2, 1895)

Editor Ring of the Oracle...Will Weymouth is in charge the Oracle 
during Ring's absence... (August 2, 1895)

Nelson, the tailor, now employees three helpers at his place of 
business. One gentleman and two ladies.  The Oracle states that he has 
sent to San Francisco for another assistant. (August 16, 1895)

...Nelson...the tailor...has found it necessary to employ a 
helper...Mr. Bernhard of San Francisco... (August 9, 1895)

Soren Peterson is now working for Nelson the tailor.  Soren learned his 
trade in the old country.  (September 20, 1895)

Trustees...A communication from Editor Ring of the Valley Oracle, 
requesting the return of licenses collected from him as a newspaper 
publisher and threatening a suit to recover in the event of the Board 
failing to refund, was read and filed. (January 10, 1896)

The Oracle came to its readers Tuesday morning diminished in size from 
8 to 4 pages.  

Tailor F. Nelson has sold a half interest in his business at Ferndale 
to his former employee, Mr. Hansen. (January 31, 1896)

William Matthews moved his job office this week into the "Shell 
Building" formerly occupied by Thomas Ferguson.  Nelson and Hansen 
tailors, will occupy the quarters vacated by Mr. Matthews. (May 29, 
1896)

I.M. Ring informs us that for the present at least he will conduct the 
job department of the Oracle office. (May 8, 1896)

We are informed that Vernon Smith is to assume charge of he Valley 
Oracle and continue its publication. (May 8, 1896)

The following valedictory notice signed by editor I.M. Ring appeared in 
last Tuesday's Oracle and speaks for itself "with this issue of the 
Oracle I will in all probability retire from the journalistic field in 
Ferndale.  I have come to the conclusion that I can do better in 
another field.  This is not a newborn conclusion, but one that has been 
entertained for sometime past.  The Oracle will suspend publication for 
the present, but will in all probability make its reappearance in the 
near future. (May 8, 1896)

Vernon A. Smith requests us to announce that on next Tuesday, the 
Valley Oracle will make a reappearance under his management and 
editorial control. (May 12, 1896)

V.A. Smith will pull the trigger on the Oracle next Tuesday morning. 
(May 15, 1896)

Editor I.M. Ring...is the Oracle editor... (October 13, 1896)

Editor Ring, typo Neibur and devil Howe of the Oracle office... 
(December 18, 1896)

...Mr. J.W. Walsh of Oakland is to succeed Mr. I.M. Ring as editor and 
manager of the Valley Oracle, published in Ferndale.  Mr. Walsh arrived 
a few days ago and will take charge of the paper at once... (February  
26, 1897)

J.W. Walsh informs us that he has given up the Valley Oracle.  We have 
not learned the name of his successor. (April 16, 1897)

J.W. Walsh, late editor of the Valley Oracle, departed... (April 23, 
1897)

Mr. William Taylor is at present the "man at the helm" in the Valley 
Oracle Office.  It is stated, however, that Vernon Smith of the 
Rohnerville Herald and Will Neiber of Ferndale, are to assume charge of 
the Oracle on May 1st. (April 23, 1897)

Vernon Smith and Will Neiber will assume charge of the Oracle this week 
so we are informed. (April 30, 1897)

William Taylor, the man with the Iron Jaw, late of the Valley Oracle, 
took his departure yesterday... (May 7, 1897)

Our down the street contemporary, formerly known as the "Valley 
Oracle", has been renamed and will hereafter appear as the Ferndale 
Independent with V.A. Smith and W.N. Neibur as managers. (May 21, 1897)

...home of the bride in Ferndale...Vernon A. Smith, editor of the 
Ferndale Independent and son of Rev. J.M. Smith now of Fort Bragg, and 
Miss Gay Blakemore, daughter of J. Blakemore and wife... (August 10, 
1897)

Will Nieber of the Ferndale Independent... (October 22, 1897)

Vernon Smith of the Independent... (November 5, 1897)

Snyder, the tailor, has left Fortuna and located in Ferndale...C.A. Doe 
building, second floor, above the Independent office.  (January 4, 
1898)

Editor Smith of the Independent.... (January 25, 1898)

F. Schneider, Ferndale's merchant tailor, whose place of business is on 
the second floor of the Doe building, opposite the American Hotel... 
(May 6, 1898)

Mr. F. Schneider, the tailor, has retired from Business in Ferndale and 
departs today for Fortuna. (May 31, 1898)

...owing to the change of ownership of the Ferndale Independent plant, 
there will be no more issues of that paper.  Arrangements will be made 
for the payment of all bills due that paper... (November 25, 1898)

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