Ferndale Notes ~ Ferndale, Humboldt County, California. Part 2 of 27
From the Ferndale Enterprise and the Book of Deeds at the Humboldt
County Court House.

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Rev. N.E. Gibbs, for the last several years pastor of the Ferndale ME 
Church, has been transferred to the pastorate of the church at Red Bluff.  
His successor in the local church will be Rev. Sheldon, who has been at 
Colfax.  (September 26, 1913)

Yesterday at high noon in the parlors of the Ferndale Methodist Church, 
Rev. Fred Sheldon officiated at the ceremony which united in marriage Mr. 
Oren Williams, and Miss Elizabeth M. Duckworth, north of this town...the 
bride is a native of Blackburn, England, but has lived in this country 
about six years.  Three years ago she came to Ferndale, and most of the 
time since her arrival here has been spent at the home of Mrs. Grace 
Francis... (May 14, 1915)

A public wedding will be solemnized in the Methodist church this 
evening...Matthew Dougherty and Miss Madeline Nelson...have leased the 
McCahill residence in East Ferndale and will take possession immediately... 
(March 17, 1916)

Farewell for...Rev. and Mrs. Fred Sheldon...Methodist... (August 29, 1916)

Rev. Cates and family arrive...late of Fair Oaks, CA, arrived in Ferndale 
last Friday evening, accompanied by his family, to take up his work as 
pastor of the Ferndale M.E. Church, to succeed Rev. Fred Sheldon... (NOTE: 
PHOTO OF HIM IN PAPER)... (October 3, 1916)

A large number of people were present Tuesday evening at the public 
reception tendered Rev. Thos. Leak and family, who have been added to our 
community, the reverend gentleman accepting a call from the local Methodist 
church... (October 26, 1917)

Many friends here will be glad to learn that Rev. Thomas Leak will be 
pastor of the Ferndale ME church for another year...(September 26, 1919)

Rev. Thomas Leak, for the past three years pastor of the Ferndale ME 
Church, with his family left yesterday en route to Fair Oaks, this state, 
where he has been assigned to the pastorate of the Methodist church...Rev. 
Harriott, late pastor of the Methodist church at Farmington, has been 
appointed to succeed Rev. Leak in Ferndale and is expected to arrive 
shortly...(October 1, 1920)

Methodist church...William C. Harriott, Minister...(June 3, 1921)

George L. Hazzard and wife, of Whittier, were visitors to Ferndale several 
days this week.  Mr. Whittier resided in this town when a boy, his father 
having been pastor of the Methodist church in 1873, and while here he 
renewed acquaintance with several of his boyhood friends. (September 29, 
1922)

Rev. Harriott returns to Ferndale for year...(October 13, 1922)

Rev. David Miller is to occupy the pulpit of the Ferndale Methodist church 
for another year, having been reappointed at the recent conference. 
(7/3/31)

Under the competent supervision of Lem Steeves and his efficient staff of 
workers the new sidewalk surrounding the Methodist church and parsonage, 
and measuring over 284 feet, was brought to completion Wednesday noon in 
record time.  The pouring of the concrete only began Monday 
morning...(formerly wood sidewalk)...(2/17/28)

Rev. David Miller arrived in Ferndale the last of the week and has taken up 
his work as pastor of the M.E. Church.  He is accompanied by his wife and 
two children...(11/11/27)

Rev. C.F. Withrow, for the past several years pastor of the Ferndale ME 
church, will preach his farewell sermon next Sunday...his successor here 
will be Rev. R. Burrows of Dixon...(9/18/25)

Terrific Shock of Earthquake...the Ferndale M E Church, where the pipe 
organ was partially wrecked...(April 24, 1906)

Rev. Thistlethwaite, late of Smith River, Del Norte County, arrived in 
Ferndale Thursday to take up his duties as pastor of the local ME church to 
which he was assigned at the recent conference.  Rev. Thistlethwaite is 
accompanied by his wife and son...(10/15/26)

The people of Ferndale will learn with regret that Rev. R. Burrow, for the 
last year pastor of the Ferndale M.E. Church, has been transferred to the 
pastorate of the Penryn Community Church int he Sacramento 
district...(9/24/26)

Rev. David Miller, pastor of the Ferndale M.E. Church, returned Saturday 
evening...been assigned to the pastorate of the local church for another 
year...(9/28/28)

Rev. E. Thistlethwaite, pastor of the Ferndale ME Church, will leave with 
his family in a few weeks for some other location...his successor as pastor 
of the local church will be Rev. Miller, for the past year located in the 
vicinity of Petaluma...(9/23/27)

METHODIST CHURCH PARSONAGE
244 BERDING STREET

Rev. Rodda, wife and five children, are now located in the Ferndale ME 
parsonage, having arrived on last Thursday's steamer.  The Rev. Gentleman 
is the successor of Rev. S.M. Woodward as pastor of the Methodist Church, 
and comes from Chico, Butte County, where he was formerly located.  
(October 5, 1894)

On June 6th...at the Ferndale parsonage, Rev R. Rodda joined in the holy 
bonds of wedlock Mr. E.V. Hill of Eureka and Miss Nettie F. Dudley, 
daughter of Milton Dudley of Union Mattole (June 14, 1895)

Last Tuesday evening, 8 p.m., at the ME parsonage, Rev. Rodda united in 
marriage William Jensen and Mrs. Jacobsen, both of Ferndale. (April 19, 
1895)

On Wednesday evening of this week, Rev. Richard Rodda and family, who take 
their departure for Stanislaus County on tomorrow's Chilkat were tendered a 
reception.  The ME parsonage was filled to its upmost capacity with friends 
and acquaintances...during their three years residence among us he has made 
a legend of friends both in and out of the church... (October 1, 1897)

Rev. W.P. Grant and wife entertained the choir of the ME church last 
Thursday evening and the parsonage, and a happy few hours were spent.  it 
was a surprise to the choir and a complete one at that. (June 2, 1899)

An alarm of fire was sounded in Ferndale last Friday evening about 10:30 
o'clock.  Upon investigation the blaze was located in the horse barn of 
Rev. Grant in the rear of the ME church.  The minister had just returned 
from the Epworth League rally at Grizzly Bluff and was stabling his horse, 
when he accidentally stumbled over a bale of hay and the lantern which he 
was carrying exploded.  Mr. Grant fought the flames for some time without 
avail and in a short time the stable and sheds adjoining were all ablaze, 
and for awhile it looked as though the church was doomed.  The firemen 
responded promptly, but for some reason there was a scarcity of water.  
Notwithstanding the fire was gotten under control... (October 24, 1899)

Lumber is on the ground for a new barn on the ME parsonage lot.  Volunteers 
for labor are asked for.  A regular old fashioned down east "barn raising" 
will be given in the near future.  Dinner to be served by the ladies. 
(October 27, 1899)

The ME parsonage is being moved to make room for the handsome new church of 
that denomination, work upon which will soon commence. (August 7, 1900)

Rev. William Jensen is to repaint the Ferndale ME parsonage. (February 9, 
1904)

At the Ferndale ME Parsonage Saturday evening, Rev. James Whitaker, joined 
in wedlock, Mr. James H. Godfrey, of Cuddeback, and Miss Ethel Wilkenson, 
of Carlotta... (March 29, 1904)

The interior of the Ferndale M E parsonage is to be repainted and 
repapered. (June 7, 1904)

Wednesday evening at five o'clock, the parsonage of the Ferndale ME church 
was the scene of a very pretty wedding, the contracting parties being Mr. 
Adolph Capwell, son of W.D. Capwell, of Waddington, and Miss Mabel Morris, 
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Morris, of Williams Creek... 
(December 16, 1904)

Rev. W. Taylor Douglas of the Ferndale Episcopal church, occupied the 
pulpit of the Fortuna ME Church last Sunday night.  Rev. Douglas returned 
to the Cream City Tuesday evening. (February 8, 1907)

We have the pleasure this issue of reporting the marriage of two of 
Ferndale's well known and esteemed young people -- Mr. John Charlton and 
Miss Luella Howell.  The ceremony was performed at the M.E. parsonage in 
this little city... (August 23, 1907)

At a quiet wedding at the Methodist parsonage in Ferndale last Wednesday 
evening, Claude H. Sweet and Miss Mildred J. Larsen were united in 
marriage...(October 21, 1921)

At a quiet wedding last Wednesday at the Ferndale M.E. parsonage William H. 
Jones of Ferndale and Miss Lila Adeline Cook of Petrolia...(11/28/24)

At a quiet wedding last Wednesday afternoon about five o=clock at the 
parsonage of the Ferndale Methodist church Miss Helene Ring of Ferndale 
became the bride of Robert L. Breeden of San Jose...(6/27/24)

At the parsonage of the Ferndale Methodist Church last Wednesday evening at 
seven o=clock, Rev. David Miller officiated at the ceremony which united in 
marriage Arthur Matthews and Miss Edith Miner...will be at home to their 
many friends at the Winkler apartments in Ferndale...(8/10/28)

W.T. Smith, Frank Slingsby, J. H. Ring, David Rees, and James Lawson to 
L.M. Steeves, lot on Church St., near Ocean Ave., Ferndale.  (9/16/27)

1900
GRANT, Weldon 1860 Preacher
 married 17 years 3/3
 Lois 1860 wife
 Lawrence 1885 son
 Edwin 1887 son
 Helen 1898 dau
NEIBUR, Jennie 1880 adopted daughter
CUTHBERTSEN, Grace 1880 boarder teacher

OLD METHODIST CHURCH PARSONAGE TENEMENT
D. Stillings and wife have moved into the old Methodist Episcopal parsonage 
next to the residence of Mrs. Allen (April 5, 1895)

Barber Steele has rented for one year the old M.E. Parsonage and moved his 
household furniture there the first of the week.  He expects his family to 
return in about six weeks. (August 9, 1895)

E.E. Steele, the barber, has a furnished house to let. (November 15, 1895)

Miles Simpson has rented of Barber Steele the old Methodist parsonage. 
(December 6, 1895)

Last Sunday night at about 9:30 o'clock an alarm of fire was sounded in 
Ferndale and in a few minutes the streets were alive with people.  The 
blaze was located in the old parsonage back of the ME church, occupied by 
Mr. Simpson and family and E.E. Steele, and resulted from the explosion of 
a coal oil lamp.  Mr. Steele, it seems, was about to retire for the night, 
and stepped to the stand in his bedroom to extinguish the light.  He 
lowered the wick and blew down the chimney, but a flickering of the flame 
caused him to step back which was a decidedly fortunate move for him, for 
the next instant the lamp exploded and in a few seconds the inside of the 
room was all ablaze.  Mr. Steele backed into a little closet or hallway off 
the room, the door opening out of which was barricaded by a bedstead, but 
Mr. Simpson came to his rescue and released him from his perilous position. 
 The two men went to work immediately to extinguish the fire, and in a few 
moments Chas T. Mills and several other neighbors arrived and soon had the 
flames under control.  Mr. Mills rendered excellent service and seemed to 
know exactly what to do.  The inside of the bedroom was badly burned, and 
the furniture the room contained was about all ruined.  Mr. Steele received 
a few slight burns, but was fortunate to escape with his life.  
Considerable of his and his wife's clothing was also destroyed, but the 
loss sustained by him was covered by insurance in one of H.A. Tyrrell's 
companies.  (January 10, 1896)

Last Friday H.A. Tyrrell, local agent for the Fire Association of 
Philadelphia, paid to E.E. Steele, $177, which covers the total loss Mr. 
Steele sustained by the damage done to his furniture by the fire at the Old 
M.E. parsonage some weeks ago.  Mr. Steele has nothing but words of praise 
for Mr. Tyrrell's company. (February 11, 1896)

Barber E.E. Steele has a number of household articles which he will sell 
cheap. (March 27, 1896)

Mr. Fountain, of the Swauger section, has purchased a half-interest in E.E. 
Steele's barbering business and moved to Ferndale yesterday with his 
family.  They will occupy the old M.E. parsonage... (April 3, 1896)

The old Methodist parsonage is being moved this week from Church street 
into the land of M.B. Hansen in East Ferndale. (March 22, 1901)

Last week John Morris moved the old ME parsonage to Rose Avenue, it having 
been given to M.B. Hansen, who will utilize it as a dwelling house. (March 
26, 1901)

1900
?

BLOCK 2, LOT 2
214 Berding Street
For Sale by Charlie Taubman, corner of Church and Eugene Streets, Ferndale 
(February 22, 1895)

Last Saturday evening, Mrs. Allen, one of the aged and respected residents 
of the town, was tendered a birthday surprise party at her Church Street 
home...now in her 83rd year... (May 14, 1907)

Mrs. Sarah Allen, an aged residence of this place, was taken to a Eureka 
hospital Friday afternoon.  She was 93 years old on May 13, 1918 and has 
been attending to her shopping and household duties...(October 25, 1918)

Death of Mrs. Sarah Allen...died at Eureka Sunday evening...born 1825, New 
York...In 1864 Mrs. Allen with her husband rode horseback from Portland , 
Oregon to Eueka, later coming to Ferndale, in which city and immediate 
vicinity the remaining years of her life were spent...Her husband and one 
son died several years ago since which time, except for a few months, Mrs. 
Allen lived alone in her little cottage, highly respected by all who knew 
her.  When because of physical disabilities she found it impossible to 
maintain her home she was taken to the county hospital and kindly cared for 
until her death.  Mrs. Allen was an active member of the Salvation Army at 
Eureka for several years and later united with the Ferndale Methodist 
Church...Ferndale Cemetery... (October 1918)

Lem Steeves and family have moved from the Cruickshanks house on Rose 
Avenue to their own home on Berding St., which has been remodeled and 
enlarged and made into a very comfortable and attractive residence. 
(11/21/24)

Lem Steeves has commenced work moving and remodeling the house at the 
corner of Berding and Eugene Sts., which he purchased some time ago.  Later 
he expects to make his home there. (8/1/24)

May B. Rushmore and Maloa B. Taubman to L.A. Steeves, May 2, 1924, lot at 
NE cor Church & Eugene Sts., Ferndale. (5/23/24)

A new addition is being built to the home of Lem Steeves in this town.  
Clinton Morrison is in charge of the construction work. (11/25/27)

1900
ALLEN, Sarah A. 1825 Widow
       4/0
NIMAN(?), Susie 1892 boarder

BLOCK 2 SHAW DIVISION

BLOCK 2, LOT 9-LOT14

BLOCK 2, LOT 15 and LOT 16
Congregational Church
Rev. S.R. Wood of Ferndale last Sunday immersed in Eel River near Singley's 
Ernest and Bertha Bartlett of Table Bluff (August 30, 1895)

...invitation was extended to Rev. S.R. Wood to continue his pastorate here 
for another year.  Mr. Wood's will accept... (September 27, 1895)

Rev. S.R. Wood has taken up the project of establishing a free reading room 
in Ferndale... (January 24, 1896)

The Salvation Army will hold a meeting at the Congregational Church on 
Wednesday evening next... (November 8, 1895)

From the Congregational Church bulletin published every Saturday by the 
Rev. S.R. Wood we learn that the newly elected officers of the Ferndale 
Christian Endeavor... (January 31, 1896)

Since January 1st, Rev. S.R. Wood has officiated at three marriages in each 
of which one of the contracting parties was named Hansen. (February  11, 
1896)

The revivals in the Ferndale Congregational Church are being largely 
attended and will continue for two weeks longer.  Rev. Cooke, evangelist of 
Oakland who is in charge is said to be a fine speaker and an honest and 
untiring worker in the cause.  Mrs. Cooke is a cousin to the Mrs. W.T. 
Smith of the Port Kenyon section... (March 27, 1896)

A strenuous effort is to be made to cancel the debt on the Ferndale 
Congregational Church parsonage. (May 8, 1896)

Rev. S.R. Wood will return on the next Pomona to again take up his 
religious work in Ferndale. (June 9, 1896)

An Explanation.  In consequence of seeing these things:  First, that there 
are no none church goers desiring my gospel ministry.  Second, that there 
is nothing left of the old movement to warrant our denomination doing 
anything in Ferndale.  Third, that the Congregational Church, alone, or 
associated with our church can do the work which belongs to either the 
Congregational or the Presbyterian Church, I surrender the subscription of 
$120 raised for a salary.  Rev. A. Hutchinson, Ferndale. (July  10, 1896)

Rev. S.R. Wood will take his departure from Ferndale on 10/1. We believe he 
is to located in San Francisco and enter the missionary business. 
(September 11, 1896)

Rev. Wood leaves Ferndale on October 22nd, he will deliver his farewell 
sermon on Sunday next, September 27th.  Mr. Woods departure is regretted by 
a large number of friends. (September 22, 1896)

Rev. Mr. Merrill and family are soon to arrive in Ferndale from below.  The 
gentleman is to succeed Rev. S.R. Wood as pastor of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church. (September 22, 1896)

Rev. Wood delivered his farewell sermon in the Congregational Church last 
Sunday evening to a large congregation.  He leaves today for San Francisco 
and he takes with him the well wishes of a large circle of friends.  Mr. 
Woods is a true Christian gentleman and his earnest work in Ferndale during 
the past four years have endeared him to the hearts of our people.  He has 
never neglected a single duty during his pastorate in this place... 
(September 29, 1896)

...friends on the Island tendered Rev. S.R. Woods a farewell...at the home 
of Mr. and Mrs. Bugbee last evening Rev. Woods met with his young gentleman 
and boy friends...last Friday evening the Rev. gentleman was tendered a 
farewell reception at the parsonage... (September 29, 1896)

On Wed, September 23rd, Rev. Wood united in marriage Mr. George D. Rogers 
and Miss Blanche Whitehouse, both of Rio Dell... (October 2, 1896)

At six o'clock last Saturday morning, Dec 5th, 1896, as a result of heart 
failure, Mrs. Hannah B. Hatch...breathed her last at her home in 
Ferndale...The funeral took place at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the 
Congregational Church, Rev. G. Merrill officiating... (December 8, 1896)

At the Congregational Church next sunday, the new pastor, Re. G.H. Merrill 
will preach morning and evening....hereafter the Wednesday evening and 
Sunday evening services will begin at 7 p.m.  (October 9, 1896)

The Ferndale Congregational Church and parsonage are now lighted by 
electricity.  (November 6, 1896)

Rev. Merrill, pastor of the Ferndale Congregational Church, will resume the 
services begun by Rev. Stephen Wood at Swauger, preaching there next Sunday 
at 3 p.m.  (December 11, 1896)

H.J. Mueller has been awarded the contract to paper and calcimine the 
interior of the Ferndale Congregational Church, and Messrs. Kropp and 
Petersen will do the painting.  Work was commenced last Tuesday. (February 
 5, 1897)

During the time the Congregational Church is being renovated services will 
be held in Mueller's Hall at the usual hours. 
(February  9, 1897)

The Congregational Church will be opened for services in new attire next 
Sunday morning...The pastors evening sermon as suggested by the recent 
change in the interior appearance of the church edifice, will be "house 
cleaning"... (February  26, 1897)

The Congregational Church at Alton is to be dedicated Friday evening, June 
18th... (June 1, 1897)

Rev. G.H. Merrill has succeeded in organizing a Congregational Church on 
the Island with between 20-30 members.  The services of recognition will 
held in the Grant School house on the evening of June 9th and the required 
council will meet in the afternoon of that date in the Alliance Hall of the 
Island. (June 4, 1897)

Rev. G.H. Merrill, pastor of the Congregational Church of this place, who 
has been occupying the pulpit of the First Congregational Church in Alameda 
in exchange with the pastor Rev. W.W. Scudder, during the past month, will 
return to Ferndale this week... (August 17, 1897)

Last Sunday Rev. G.H. Merrill tendered his resignation as pastor of the 
Ferndale Congregational Church to take affect September 30th, the end of 
his first years pastorate in this place.  Mr. Merrill is a great suffer of 
asthma and he finds that the climate of this valley does not agree with 
him. (August 31, 1897)

Rev. A.S. Parsons of Scotia has been tendered the pastorate of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church.  (December 21, 1897)

Rev. Parsons, has been selected to fill the pulpit of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church for one year and will move here about the first of 
February.  In the meantime, Rev. Jasper will preach every Sunday morning... 
(January 14, 1898)

Last Thursday evening the handsome new Congregational Church on the Island 
was dedicated... (August 23, 1898)

During the absence of Rev. A.S. Parsons, the Rev. J.A. Jasper will occupy 
the pulpit of the Ferndale Congregational Church on Sunday mornings. 
(August 26, 1898)

Rev. A.S. Parsons...is en route to West Virginia where he goes to look 
after property interests.  Mrs. Parsons and two children who intended on 
accompanying him decided at the last moment not to take the trip. (August 
30, 1898)

Rev. A.S. Parsons, Congregational pastor, who has been absent in the east, 
left San Francisco for Ferndale yesterday and will preach next Sunday... 
(September 30, 1898)

Last Sunday Rev. A. S. Parsons announced his resignation of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church to take affect January 21st....will go on the "road" 
as an evangelist.  (November 29, 1898)

Rev. A.S. Parsons and family started next week for Berkeley...
(January 24, 1899)

The new Congregational church at Loleta, a sister church to the church on 
the Island, was dedicated last Friday evening, the audience numbering fully 
400 people... (January 31, 1899)

The music tendered at the farewell service of the Rev. A.S. Parsons in the 
Ferndale Congregational Church last Sunday evening was exceptionally 
fine...at the close of the service hundreds of people remained to bid the 
reverend gentleman and his wife "adieu".  (January 31, 1899)

Rev. J.M. Smith will preach in the Ferndale Congregational Church next 
Sunday evening.  (February  3, 1899)

Rev. G.A. Jasper, until further notice, will preach Sunday mornings in the 
Ferndale Congregational Church, commencing next Sunday morning. (February  
3, 1899)

Rev. A.H. Johnston of Boston, may be called to the pastorate of the 
Ferndale Congregational Church.  The Rev. gentleman is now in Ferndale and 
will hold services Sunday. (February  10, 1899)

...unanimous call was extended to Rev. A.J. Johnston, late of Boston, to 
accept the pastorate of the Congregational Church for one year...he has a 
wife in the east and has also two sons, one of which is principal of the 
high school in Tehama County and the other is engaged in the publishing 
business.  (February  24, 1899)

Articles of Incorporation of the First Congregational Church of Ferndale 
have been filed at the County Clerk, showing the following trustees for the 
first year: Mark Bugbee, L.E. Goble, Mrs. Mary L. Trost, Mrs. Mary Putnam 
and Mrs. Mary Robarts.  (February  28, 1899)

Rev. A.H. Johnston announced his acceptance of the call to the 
Congregational Church of this place. (March 10, 1899)

Ferndale is to have a High School and its doors will be thrown open in a 
very few weeks.  Prof. Johnston, son of Rev. A.J. Johnston of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church, has been secured to take charge of the school and 
the gentleman will arrive Friday.  The school will start with at least 20 
scholars and there is every indication that it will receive a liberal and 
substantial patronage. (August 15, 1899)

The funeral of the little daughter of Andrew Meng and wife...took place 
Thursday from the Ferndale Congregational Church. (September 15, 1899)

Part of the lumber is on the ground for a shed that is to be erected at the 
Congregational Church and under which horses and vehicles may be housed in 
stormy weather. (February 18, 1898)

Messrs. Kerri and Edwards started work the other day on the erection of a 
horse shed at the Congregational Church. (March 1, 1898)

Rev. A.H. Johnston, who has been pastor of the FE Congregational Church for 
nearly two years past, will preach his last sermon here next Sunday 
evening.  he has resigned his pastorate and will return to his home in 
Boston.  A farewell reception was tendered the reverend gentleman at the 
home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Bugbee. (June 1, 1900)

Rev. A.H. Johnston preached his farewell sermon at the Ferndale 
Congregational Church Sunday evening to a large congregation, including 
quite a number from the Methodist Church, Rev. Grant not conducting 
services that evening.  Mr. Johnston, in company with his daughter-in-law, 
the wife of Prof. Johnston, and children will depart on this week's steamer 
Del Norte for San Francisco, on their way to Boston. (June 5, 1900)

Rev. Philip Coombe, of San Francisco, who, with his wife, is visiting 
relatives in this section, will occupy the pulpit of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church next Sunday at both morning and evening services. 
(August 24, 1900)

Rev. Burkett of Fortuna has accepted the pastorate of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church. (August 28, 1900)

Last Thursday evening Rev. Burkett was duly ordained as pastor of the 
Ferndale Congregational Church.  All the Congregational Church ministers of 
the county, except one, were present...(September 25, 1900)

Ferndale Congregational Church Ladies' Aid Society - elected the following 
officers to serve for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Z.B. Patrick; 1st 
FP: Mrs. W.S. Fitzell; 2d VP: Mrs. J.H. Trost; Mrs. Mark Bugbee, Sec; Mrs. 
C.H. ?, Treasurer. (January 11, 1901)

Miss Louie Day has resigned as organist in the Congregational Church. 
(January 22, 1901)

An addition to the Ferndale Congregational Church is contemplated.  It is 
intended to build an annex on to the rear of this place of worship, to be 
used as a Sunday School and Christian Endeavor room, also a dining room and 
kitchen. (August 23, 1901)

Ferndale Congregational:  wedding of Rev. W.M. Burkett and Miss Clara Ann 
Dudley, which took place in Eureka last Thursday, September 5th.  The 
wedding took place at the residence of Rev. Griffith Griffiths, who 
officiated.  Mr. Burkett is the gifted young minister of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church, and his bride is the popular daughter of Mrs. Ella 
Whitehead of this place...(September 10, 1901)...Maynard Burkett aged 32 
years; Clara Dudley, 18 years (October 8, 1901)

The Congregational Church orchestra was organized last Saturday with 8 
members - boys and girls -- who will be instructed by Prof. Wm. Kausen.  
There is room yet for a few more additions to the orchestra. (October 11, 
1901)

...Ferndale is soon to lose the Rev. Maynard Burkett.  The gentleman last 
Sunday morning presented his resignation as pastor of our local 
Congregational Church, to take effect March 1st.  (February 4, 1902)

Rev. M. Burkett is now at Sacramento where he is filling the pulpit of the 
First Congregational Church for a few weeks during the absence of the 
regular pastor...(March 14, 1902)

Rev. Farnworth, of San Diego, arrived in Ferndale a few days ago and 
preached in the Congregational Church Sunday evening.  The gentleman may 
decide to accept the pastorate of this church, and providing he does he 
will send for his family. (April 22, 1902)

Rev. A.K. Farnsworth, late of the southern part of the state, has accepted 
the pastorate of the Ferndale Congregational Church.  He will send for his 
family immediately. (April 29, 1902)

W.B. Alford while in San Francisco will purchase the new organ for the 
Ferndale Congregational Church. (May 16, 1902)

The fine new organ for Ferndale's Congregational Church is expected on 
today's Argo.  Miss Nettie Scott is now organist at that place of worship. 
(May 27, 1902)

Iver P. Hansen and Miss Helena Reitz, who were married in the Ferndale 
Congregational Church last Thursday night... (November 11, 1902)

The Trustees of the Ferndale Congregational Church met the other day and 
decided to raise money with which to build an annex to their church.  Rev. 
Farnworth, the pastor, was selected as chairman of the finance committee. 
(June 16, 1903)

Rev. Farnworth tells us that he has already raised over $600 with which to 
build the new annex to Ferndale's Congregational Church.  This includes 
labor donated, and is about half the amount required to erect the addition 
and paint the church. (July 14, 1903)

Lumber is being hauled this week for the rear annex to be built to the 
Ferndale Congregational Church.  The addition is to be 32x24 feet in size, 
and Pastor Farnworth tells us that the main church building is also to be 
reshingled and repainted.  Mr. Farnworth is a rustler, and has already 
raised about $800 to go toward paying for the improvements. (August 7, 
1903)

The orchestra which M.C. MacLennan has succeeded in organizing for the 
Congregational Church met for the first time Wednesday night at R.A. 
Simpson's residence.  The combinations will probably be made up as follows: 
Prof. Flowers, Director; P. Inskip, Helen Trost and Elsie Simpson, violins; 
Horace Winslow, clarinet; Edna Putnam, piano, Ed Kerri, Cornet; D. 
Fletcher, Trombone. (October 2, 1903)

Dr. Creppen, who once practiced medicine in Ferndale is now a resident of 
Reno Nevada, as is also Rev. W. M. Burkett, a former Ferndale clergyman, 
and who is now the pastor of a Congregational Church in Reno... Mr. Burkett 
married Miss Clara Dudley of Ferndale (November 17, 1903)

While engaged in painting the roof of the Ferndale Congregational Church 
last Friday afternoon, William and Clarence Matthews and Ted Hartley had a 
close call from being killed.  The "roof dogs" which held the scaffold upon 
which they were standing gave way and all three were suddenly precipitated 
to the ground, a distance of about 35 feet, and it is a wonder they were 
not killed or at least more seriously injured.  William Matthews sustained 
a dislocated ankle, one of the small bones of which was also broken; 
Clarence Matthews has a couple of ribs broken, but Mr. Hartley escaped with 
only a severe shaking up.  All three were more or less bruised, but they 
are "thanking their stars" they escaped as fortunately as they did. 
(December 15, 1903)

Will Matthews, who fell recently from the roof of the Congregational Church 
and fractured his ankle, was up town Saturday, but he requires crutches on 
which to perambulate. (January 12, 1904)

Rev. W.M. Burkett, a former pastor of the Ferndale Congregational Church 
and who is so ill at Lincoln, Placer Co., is said to be suffering with 
Bright's Disease, and but little hope is entertained for his recovery.  His 
last pastorate was at Reno, Nevada.  Mr. Burkett was married here to Miss 
Clara Dudley, and was an exceedingly bright man... (January 29, 1904)

The hitching shed at the Ferndale Congregational Church was torn down last 
week.  It has seen a good many years service. (February 9, 1904)

Easter Sunday morning, Rev. A.K. Farnsworth announced from his pulpit that 
he had resigned his pastorate of the Ferndale Congregational Church, to 
take effect the last of June.  Mr. Farnsworth tells us that he is as yet 
undecided where he will locate next.  He may decide to attend the S. Louis 
Exposition, and is thinking strongly of a trip through Europe and the Holy 
Land. (April 5, 1904)

The Trustees of the Ferndale Congregational Church met one evening last 
week and found the financial conditions of the church to be as follows:  
Collected for annex and church repairs, $507; paid out for Church repairs, 
$219.45; cash on hand, $287.55; amount subscribed and not collected, $150. 
 The financial committee and trustees of the church deem it wise to defer 
the building of the proposed annex and making other improvements until the 
full amount necessary can be secured. (April 26, 1904)

Rev. A.K. Farnworth has decided not to reconsider his resignation as pastor 
of the Ferndale Congregational Church, and he will go to Seattle, 
Washington the latter part of June.  At his Sunday sermon he thanked his 
members for request to have him remain, and it is to be regretted that he 
could not so elect. (May 6, 1904)

Painter P.N. Lund has been awarded the contract to repaint both the 
exterior and interior of the Ferndale Congregational Church. (September 16, 
1904)

Rev. John Habbick, of Fresno, who has occupied the pulpit of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church for the past two Sundays, has accepted the pastorate 
of this church to take effect December 1st next.  The gentleman is a fluent 
and entertaining speaker, and is a welcome addition to the religious 
circles of this community. (October 18, 1904)

Painter Peter Lund and assistant, Chris Hansen, have finished the work of 
repainting the Ferndale Congregational Church, and this building now 
presents a very attractive appearance. (November 8, 1904)

Rev. Habbick, who, with his family, arrived in Ferndale last week to take 
charge of the Congregational Church here,... (December 6, 1904)

Yesterday afternoon in the Ferndale Congregational Church at two o'clock, 
Rev. J.D. Habbick officiated at the marriage of Mr. Harry Hartley of Alton 
and Miss Eliza Taggart, of England, who arrived in this section a short 
time ago...the bride was attended by Mrs. Mary Hartley, while E. Hartley, a 
brother of the groom, served as best man...Mr. Hartley is an employee in F. 
Luther's merchandising store at Alton, but for some little time held a 
position with the Ferndale Rochdale Co and also with Merchant A. 
Waddington... (September 29, 1905)

Rev. J.D. Habbick and family expect to leave Ferndale the first of next 
week for Los Angeles where Mr. Habbick will be in charge of the Home 
Mission work in that city.  Rev. Habbick has been pastor of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church for nearly a year past... (October 27, 1905)

A farewell reception was tendered Rev. J.D. Habbick, pastor of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church, and wife at the Shaw Avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. 
R.A. Simpson last Saturday night, a large number of the friends of the 
gentleman and his wife being present... (October 31, 1905)

Rev. J.E. Forsyth, late of Tacoma, Washington, arrived in Ferndale 
Saturday, and Sunday filled the pulpit of the Congregational Church, both 
morning and evening, the services being attended by many of the people of 
this place.  It is probable that Rev. Forsyth will accept a call to the 
pastorate of the Congregational Church. (December 5, 1905)

...Rev. Bauder, who recently accepted the pastorate of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church... (April 24, 1906)

The annual meeting of the Congregational Church of Ferndale, held on 
Wednesday evening of this week, was well attended, and excellent reports 
were given in, showing an increased interest in the work in many lines.  An 
election was held, and the following named persons were chosen:  Trustees, 
Mark Bugbee, Mr. Keltner, Mrs. George Brice, Mrs. A. Putnam, Mrs. W.A. 
Scott.  Deacons, M. Bugbee, John Sweet, Chas Sweet.  Clerk, Mrs. E. 
Schriener.  Church Organist, Miss Edna Putnam; Miss Christina Berding, 
Asst, Organist for the Sunday School, Miss Christina Berding.  Chorister 
for the Sunday School, Miss Elsie Simpson.  Superintendent of Sunday 
School, Mrs. E.P. Bauder; Asst, T.J. Bauder.  Deaconess, Mrs. M. Bugbee. 
(October 19, 1906)

Rev. T.J. Bauder, who has resigned his pastorate of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church, expects to join his family below within the next 
three or four weeks.  Rev. Arthur Roberts, of Fresno, who occupied the 
pulpit of the Congregational Church last Sunday, has been offered and 
accepted a call to the pastorate of the church.  The reverent gentleman, 
who is highly spoken of as a religious worker, departs on today's steamer 
en route to Fresno, but, with his family, will return to the Cream City 
about the first of February to take up his work here. (January 15, 1907)

Rev. Arthur Roberts of Fresno, who has accepted a call to the pastorate of 
the Ferndale Congregational Church, is expected to arrive in the Cream City 
within the next week. (February 1, 1907)

Rev. Arthur Roberts and family of Fresno, who were expected to reach 
Ferndale several days ago, have not yet arrived, but will reach this little 
city this week without fail.  Rev. Roberts has been selected as Rev. 
Bauder's successor as pastor of the Ferndale Congregational Church. 
(February 12, 1907)

Many will be glad to know that Rev. Bauder, who has very acceptably filled 
the pulpit of the Ferndale and Island Congregational churches for the past 
ten months, will preach morning, afternoon and evening of next Sabbath.  As 
Rev. Roberts has been forced to delay his coming until next Wednesday -- 
February 20th.  Rev. Bauder has consented to postpone his home-going for 
another week. (February 15, 1907)

Wednesday evening a farewell reception was tendered Rev. T.J. Bauder, who 
has resigned the pastorate of the Ferndale Congregational Church.  
Yesterday morning Rev. Bauder left Ferndale for Eureka, and by today's 
steamer will depart to join his family in Oakland... (February 22, 1907)

Rev. A.K. Farnsworth, formerly a Congregational minister of Ferndale, but 
who removed from here about a couple of years ago to Sebastopol...Sonoma 
County's lawyer-preacher... (May 3, 1907)

Rev. A.B. Roberts has presented to the Ferndale Congregational Church a 
handsome pulpit chair, secured on his recent visit to other parts. (August 
23, 1907)

The Island Congregational Church was last week purchased by the Central 
Creamery Co.  Just what use is to be made of the property is unknown at 
present.  The pulpit of the church has been donated to the trustees of the 
Ferndale Congregational Church and the organ to the Hydesville church of 
that denomination.  The rest of the church fixtures have not been disposed 
of as yet. (November 2, 1909)

Commencing next Monday, Painter Ted Hartley will make extensive repairs to 
the interior of the Ferndale Congregational Church.  The edifice will be 
repainted and kalsomined and will be in handsome condition when the 
improvements are completed. (November 19, 1909)

Two hearts were made happy in Ferndale last Wednesday evening, when at 7 
o'clock in the Congregational Church Rev. A.B. Roberts spoke the words 
which united in the holy bonds of wedlock Mr. Joseph Thomas of Garberville 
and Miss Edith Sweet of this town... (January 7, 1910)

Rev. A.B. Roberts of the Congregational Church of this town has accepted a 
call to the pulpit of the church at Sonoma City, and with his family will 
leave Ferndale in the course of a few weeks... (February 21, 1911)

Rev. Chappelle, of Illinois who has been called to the pastorate of the 
Ferndale Congregational Church, arrived in the Cream City Sunday evening 
but did not occupy the pulpit of the church that evening.  (March 31, 1911)

Rev. Chappelle, who has been filling the pulpit of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church, takes his departure today en route to Crockett, 
where he has accepted a call.  Another clergyman is expected here by 
Sunday, whose name is not known at this writing. (May 5, 1911)

Rev. A.B. Roberts, formerly pastor of the Congregational Church of 
Ferndale, arrived Saturday for a short visit here.  Rev. Roberts is now in 
charge of the pulpit of the Congregational Church at Sonoma... (November 
28, 1911)

Rev. Kimball K. Clark for nearly two years past the pastor of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church, resigned this pulpit last Sunday morning.  Mr. Clark 
will accept the call made to him last December by the Vine Congregational 
Church, Minneapolis, of which he was formerly pastor before coming to this 
state.  Mr. Clark stated to his congregation that he had accepted after 
declining the offer several times.  He was finally moved to accept by 
resolutions drawn up by the twenty-five congregational clergymen of the 
different churches in Minneapolis asking him to return to the work and to 
their fellowship... (March 18, 1913)

Large audiences taxing the capacity of the Congregational Church, greeted 
Rev. Clark Sunday morning and evening.  At the evening service Rev. Riggs 
and the members of his congregation attended the service to manifest their 
respect and good will for both the church and its pastor...a resolution was 
read:  Whereas, The Rev. Kimball Clark has been the pastor of our 
Congregational Church for two years.  During that time he has endeared 
himself to us by his fine qualities of mind and character, his broad 
sympathies, his conscientious work, and for the comfort his words, his 
faith, his Christian spirit have brought to all in sorrow...Mr. Clark has 
received repeated calls to the Minneapolis church... (April 22, 1913)

No pastor has yet been selected for the Ferndale Congregational Church to 
succeed Rev. Clark, resigned.  (May 2, 1913)

Rev. Parker of Idaho has answered a call to the pastorate of the Ferndale 
Congregational church and... (May 6, 1913)

Rev. Singer, who has been temporarily filling the pulpit of the Ferndale 
Congregational church, will leave in the course of a couple of weeks for 
his home in Oakland...Rev Douglas of Oroville has been offered and has 
accepted the pastorate of the local church and will arrive here about 
February 1st.  (January 13, 1914)

Last Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage on lower Main Street the 
Congregational Aid Society gave a reception and tea in honor of Rev. and 
Mrs. R.D. Douglass, who recently arrived to make their home here, Rev. 
Douglass having accepted a call to the pastorate of the church... (February 
6, 1914)

Wilson J. Wythe, an Oakland architect, was in Ferndale Sunday and met with 
the building committee of the Congregational Church in regard to the 
improvements soon to be made to the church building here...the present 
building will be moved back and used as a room for the Sunday school 
classes and for social affairs.  The new annex will be so constructed that 
the old building can also be used in conjunction with church services when 
occasion arises and a seating capacity of three hundred will be available. 
 A gallery will be erected, which will also add to the seating capacity... 
(February 6, 1917)

An incipient blaze at the Congregational church last Wednesday afternoon 
caused the sounding of the alarm and in a few minutes a large number of 
fire fighters were on the scene.  The blaze was extinguished in short 
order.  It had started on the floor in the entry of the church and its 
origin is a mystery.  The floor was burned through and had not the smoke 
been seen issuing from the windows and steeple it is probable the fire 
would have been a serious one. (August 23, 1918)

Congregational Church...R.D. Douglass, Minister...(February 6, 1920)

...Rev. K.K. Clark, formerly pastor of the Ferndale Congregational Church, 
is now located with his family at St. Helena, Oregon...(January 14, 1921)

Farewell for Rev. and Mrs. Douglass...to make their home at Saratoga, where 
Rev. Douglass has accepted a pastorate...(April 15, 1921)

At a meting of the members of the Ferndale Congregational Church, held at 
the close of services last Sunday morning, a unanimous call was extended to 
Rev. Mrs. Getty Heath to become the pastor of the church.  Mrs. Heath has 
accepted the call and will take up her work on Sunday, July 17th...born at 
Tipton, Tulare County...(July 1, 1921)

Congregational Church improvements planned...to lower the ceiling of the 
church, and possibly replace the pews with chairs.  A substantial sum is in 
the treasury o the church or pledged toward the construction of a new 
church when building conditions are more favorable and when the new church 
is constructed it is planned to move the present building to the rear to be 
used as Sunday school rooms and parlors...(January 20, 1922)

Work was commenced this week on extensive alterations and improvements to 
the Congregational Church in this town.  The interior is to be changed 
entirely, putting the pulpit and choir loft in the front, with a balcony, 
Ladies= aid room and other smaller rooms in the rear.  The entrance will be 
changed to the side, where a porch will be built, with glass walls and 
concrete approach.  The ceiling of the church will be lowered considerably 
and the building practically re-built.  The estimated cost of the 
alterations will be in the neighborhood of $40000...(October 26, 1923)

Rev. A.P. Orth, pastor of the Ferndale Congregational church, will deliver 
his farewell sermon next Sunday morning, having tendered his resignation 
some time ago...(10/28/27)

Many friends here will learn with pleasure that Rev. Jessie Heath is to 
remain as pastor of the Ferndale Congregational Church...(6/13/24)

Last Sunday Rev. Jessie Heath, pastor of the Ferndale Congregational 
church, announced to her congregation that in all probability she would 
tender her resignation some time within the next few months, as she and her 
family were planning to make their future home in San Jose...Mr. Health and 
daughter, Miss Helen, are now in that city...(4/25/24)

Last Sunday at a quiet ceremony at the Ferndale Congregational Church, Mr. 
Charles Kanen and Miss Esther Hackett were united in marriage...(6/13/24)

From the well kept files of The Enterprise, it was learned that the first 
dedication of the Ferndale Congregational Church took place in July of 
1881, and that was a gala day for the church and its friends.  Little did 
the congregation which builded that first edifice dream that forty-three 
years later, another generation would make a new home for itself from the 
excellent material put into that first house of worship and have a second 
day of dedication...February 17, 1924...(2/22/24)

At a business meeting of the Ferndale Congregational church held the first 
of the week a call was unanimously extended to Rev. R.D. Douglass of 
Saratoga to accept the pastorate of the local church...was pastor of the 
Congregational church here for a umber of years and the people of the 
community will learn with great pleasure that he and his wife are to again 
take up their residence here.  Rev. Douglas since leaving Ferndale has been 
pastor of a thriving community church at Saratoga...(8/31/28)

A very pretty program of songs and readings was given at the Congregational 
church on Tuesday evening at a farewell party for Rev. Jessie Heath and 
family tendered them by the Sunday school of which Mrs. Heath has been 
superintendent for two years...(5/28/26)

At a pretty wedding last Sunday evening at the Ferndale Congregational 
church Charles Kanen of Grizzly Bluff and Miss Esther Milligan of 
Eureka...(6/13/24)

Rev. James Rowell Hewitt, late of New York, arrived in Ferndale Friday, 
accompanied by Mrs. Hewitt, and occupied the pulpit of the Congregational 
Church Sunday...it is hoped they may become permanent residents of 
Ferndale...(1/13/28)

Rev. and Mrs. R.D. Douglass arrived from Saratoga...now getting settled in 
the Ferndale Congregational parsonage, where they are to make their 
permanent home...(10/12/28)

Rev. Orth of Hayward has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Ferndale 
Congregational church and with his wife is expected to arrive here next 
week.  He will occupy the pulpit of the local church a week from next 
Sunday, August 15th. (8/6/26)

BLOCK 2, LOT 17 and LOT 18 tc \l2 "BLOCK 2, LOT 17 and LOT 18 
724 Main Street
Congregational Parsonage in which Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Bartlett reside was the 
scene of a large and very happy gathering Friday evening, the occasion 
being the return and farewell reception of Rev. S.R. Wood and J.R. 
McDonald, respectively.  The evening until a late hour was pleasantly past 
in playing games, singing, partaking of refreshments, etc. and when the 
guests took a final leave they did so with many expressions of joy for the 
return of Mr. Wood and regretful goodbyes to Rev. McDonald who had endeared 
himself very much to the members of the church during his temporary 
occupancy of the pulpit.  Mr. McDonald left the following day for San 
Francisco. (December 8, 1893)

Messrs. Weaver and Richards were at work this week laying out and leveling 
up a fine crocket ground at the Congregational Church parsonage, occupied 
by J.C. Bartlett and wife. (June 14, 1895)

The Young Men's League now play tennis at the Congregational Church 
parsonage yard. (June 21, 1895)

Rev. George H. Merrill will be Rev. S.R. Wood's successor as pastor of the 
Ferndale Congregational Church.  He and his family will occupy the 
parsonage. (September 25, 1896)

Rev. G.H. Merrill, the new pastor of Ferndale's Congregational Church, with 
his family arrived on Sunday's Weott.  They will occupy the parsonage and 
J.C. Bartlett and family will hereafter reside in Miss Stier's dwelling, 
next to G.M. Brice's home. (October 6, 1896)

The reception tendered the Rev. G.H. Merrill and family at the 
Congregational Church Parsonage last Friday evening was largely attended 
and a few hours were very pleasantly spent. (October 27, 1896)

Charles Bartlett hitched his four big horses onto Carter Bartlett's wagon 
shed Wednesday and "snaked" it from the Congregational Church parsonage lot 
to Carter's residence opposite the M.E. Church. (November 20, 1896)

Three or four teams were engaged Friday in hauling Rev. A.S. Parsons 
household furniture from Rio Dell to the Congregational Church parsonage in 
Ferndale.  Orrin Mills also brought the Rev. gentleman down a load of hay. 
(January 25, 1898)

Rev. A.S. Parsons of Scotia, who is to accept the pastorate of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church on February 1st, had several workmen engaged this 
week repairing and remodeling the interior of the parsonage, which he and 
his family are to occupy. (January 28, 1898)

A reception was tendered Rev. and Mrs. Coombe at the Ferndale 
Congregational Parsonage last Sunday evening. (August 12, 1898)

For Sale, a quantity of household goods and the best of oat hay, also a row 
boat.  Inquire of Rev. A.S. Parsons, Congregational Parsonage, Ferndale.  
(January 13, 1899)

C.A. Doe and family moved yesterday into the Congregational parsonage.  
(May 2, 1899)

The mortgage held by Mrs. Z. Russ on the Congregational Church parsonage 
was paid off yesterday. (May 12, 1899)

Mrs. Z. Russ has deeded the Ferndale Congregational Church parsonage to M. 
Bugbee, Mary E. Robarts, and Mary A. Putnam.  (May 19, 1899)

Last Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. C.A. Doe, assisted by her daughters, Mrs. 
C.A. Monroe, Mrs. Canfield and Mrs. Weatherbee entertained a number of her 
lady friends at her Ferndale home with a very enjoyable euchre party.  Mrs. 
W.G. Branstetter won the first prize and Mrs. E.M. Loveland the "booby".  
Before adjournment refreshments were served. (June 30, 1899)

Rev. Burkett has moved his studio into the parsonage of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church. (March 22, 1901)

A tennis court is being built on the Congregational Church parsonage lot in 
Ferndale. (April 30, 1901)

Rev. Farnworth, the new pastor of the Ferndale Congregational Church, went 
to Eureka Saturday to meet his wife, who arrived on the Pomona that day 
from San Diego.  They will take up their abode in the Congregational Church 
parsonage. (May 6, 1902)

Mr. Lemuel Steeves and Miss Matilda Gillespie, both of Ferndale, were 
joined in wedlock last evening at the Congregational Church parsonage... 
(May 29, 1903)

The farewell reception tendered Mrs. A.K. Farnworth last Friday evening at 
the Congregational Church parsonage was well attended...Mr. and Mrs. 
Farnworth have made many friends during their sojourn in Ferndale, who 
regret greatly their departure, but who will join us in wishing them all 
success in their new home at Seattle... (June 21, 1904)

Chris Hansen has been beautifying the fence in front of the Congregational 
Church parsonage on Main Street with a coat of paint.  Chris has developed 
into a paint slinger of the first order. (November 15, 1904)

Rev. J.D. Habbick, pastor of the Ferndale Congregational Church has fitted 
up a gymnasium at the parsonage, which is being very liberally patronized 
by the young gentlemen of this place.  The boys are deriving no end of 
amusement as a result of Mr. Habbick interesting himself in their welfare. 
(April 4, 1905)

At the Ferndale Congregational parsonage last Thursday evening.  Rev. J.D. 
Habbick joined in the holy bonds of wedlock Mr. Frank B. Flowers and Miss 
Ethel Matthews.  The ceremony was a very quiet one, none but the necessary 
witnesses being present.  The groom has been a resident of Ferndale for the 
past five years, and during that time has made for himself among the people 
of this section many warm friends.  He is the instructor of the Ferndale 
Concert Band, and as a musician has few equals in any locality.  The lady 
of his choice is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Matthews, of 
Eureka, but for a number of years has made her home the greater portion of 
the time with Ferndale relatives...they will be domiciled at the home of 
the bride's grandmother, Mrs. C. Kinzel, in this place. (February 28, 1905)

Ernest C. Matthews and Miss Mabel Young, a popular young couple of Eureka, 
stole a march on their many friends and were quietly married at the 
Ferndale Congregational parsonage Sunday afternoon... (July 13, 1909)

Last Sunday afternoon, in the parlors of the Congregational parsonage in 
Ferndale, Preston A. Slye of this town and Miss Zellla Ellsworth of 
Placerville were united in marriage...Mr. Slye recently arrived in Ferndale 
from Fort Bragg and is employed as linotype operator in The Enterprise 
office...(February 19, 1918)

Last Saturday, May 17th, at the Congregational parsonage in Ferndale, Miss 
Ione Holbrook of this town was united in marriage to Frank Roberts of 
Woodland...(May 23, 1919)

Andrew Jacobsen and Miss Wynema Mansfield of Ferndale were united in 
marriage last Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o=clock at the Congregational 
parsonage, Rev. R.D. Douglass officiating...(September 26, 1919)

At a quiet wedding yesterday afternoon at the Ferndale Congregational 
parsonage, Harry J. Martin of Loleta and Miss Agnes Catherine Shaw of 
Eureka were united in marriage...(September 19, 1919)

1900
DOE, Charles A. 1839 Retired
 married 38 years 5/4
 Hannah 1835 wife
CANFIELD, Nettie 1868 dau
 married 9 years 2/2
CANFIELD, Ross 1892 grandson
CANFIELD, Ramona 1894 granddaughter
MONROE, Charles A. 1864 son-in-law bottler
 married 11 years 2/2
MONROE, Anna 1866 wife
MONROE, Clare 1889 granddaughter
MONROE, Blanche 1892 granddaughter

BLOCK 2, LOT 19 tc \l2 "BLOCK 2, LOT 19 
746 Main Street
Mr. George Clayton whose family reside in Ferndale, is expected here in a 
few days.  The gentleman has sold his property near Lewiston, Trinity 
County, and may take a trip east this spring. (January 3, 1899)

E.B. Carr has sold to Mrs. Mary J. Clayton the two story residence on Main 
Street, next to the Ferndale Congregational Church parsonage.  (April 18, 
1899)

Mr. Van Cott, the Chicago grain market Ferndale representative of Whiting 
G. Press, with his wife, have taken a suite of rooms at Mrs. Clayton's for 
the winter. (October 15, 1901)

Mrs. Clayton and family leave Ferndale shortly to take up their residence 
in San Jose, where Miss St. Clair, Mrs. Clayton's eldest daughter, has a 
situation as a music teacher.  (July 15, 1902)

Dr. Delamere and family are to move into Mrs. Clayton's residence on lower 
Main Street. (September 16, 1902)

The Enterprise regrets to state that Dr. H.S. Delamere and family are soon 
to leave Ferndale, to take up their residence in one of the suburban towns 
near San Francisco, where the doctor will continue the practice of 
medicine. (July 19, 1904)

Dr. H.S. Delamere and family took their departure on Tuesday of this week 
overland for below to make their future home in one of the suburban cities 
of San Francisco... (August 5, 1904)

John Morris and son, Will, commenced this week of moving J.N. Lund's two 
story residence from North Ferndale to a site near the Danish Lutheran 
Church on Shaw Avenue.  The work is proving a difficult task and will 
require some little time to complete.  Mr. Lund and family are occupying 
the Mrs. Clayton residence for the present. (July 21, 1905)

C.A. Monroe, who recently purchases the Clayton residence on lower Main 
Street, is making a number of improvements to the building. (September 29, 
1905)

For Sale...House on lower Main Street for sale cheap.  Also furniture.  
Terms - inquire at once.  Mrs. Anna Monroe. (October 24, 1919)

Morris Hansen, of the firm of F. Dahlquist & Co., has purchased of Mrs. 
Anna Monroe the house on lower Main Street, next to the Congregational 
Parsonage and now rented by Mrs. H.A. Myers and daughter.  Mr. and Mrs. 
Hansen plan to take possession of the home within the next few days. (July 
2, 1920)

James Scott has been engaged the past week in making alterations and 
improvements to the Monroe house on Lower Main Street, recently purchased 
by Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hansen.  Mr. and Mrs. Hansen expect to move to their 
new home the first of the month. (July 30, 1920)

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)

1900
CLAYTON, Mary 1844
 married 40 years 5/3
 Beatrice 1884 dau
 Mounee 1888 dau
SINCLAIR, Josephine 1865 Music teacher
RYAN, Oscar 1880 boarder blacksmith

BLOCK 2, LOT 20 tc \l2 "BLOCK 2, LOT 20 
778 Main Street

A.N. Wittman and family are to occupy the residence recently vacated by 
Rev. J.M. Smith on lower Main Street. (May 3, 1895)

The Hansen brothers and their father and sister moved this week to Ferndale 
having rented their place on Cock Robin Island.  They will occupy E.B. 
Carr's tenement on lower Main Street.  The Hansen boys will probably start 
for the Alaska gold fields before a great while. (December 31, 1897)

E.B. Carr has sold to Mrs. G. Clayton his one-story tenement house on lower 
Main Street, Ferndale.  (April 18, 1899)

Grocer Hall and family are soon to move into Mrs. Clayton's tenement house 
on lower Main Street.  An addition is to be built to this residence. 
(October 3, 1899)

Messrs. Mansfield and Michel are at work painting the Clayton tenement 
house on lower Main Street, to be occupied by C.A. Hall and family.  A new 
barn has been erected in the rear of this structure. (October 6, 1899)

Grocer Hall and family moved yesterday into the Clayton tenement house.  
(October 6, 1899)

William S. Fitzell and family are to move into Mrs. Clayton's tenement on 
lower Main Street, now occupied by C.A. Hall and family, as soon as the 
latter take their departure for other parts of the state. (March 9, 1900)

Carpenter Fitzell and family have moved into the dwelling house on lower 
Main Street recently vacated by C.A. Hall and family. (April 6, 1900)

W.S. Fitzell has moved into Dan Branstetter's new tenement house in the 
Putnam addition to Ferndale. (May 7, 1901)

M.A. Pierce has purchased the entire stock of goods in the Empire store, 
Ferndale, from R. Quartermass, and will hereafter conduct business at the 
same stand.  Mr. Pierce and family have moved into the Clayton tenement 
house on lower Main Street. (June 18, 1901)

J.A. Shaw has purchased B.O. Hart's residence on Shaw Avenue.  As soon as 
Mr. Hart moves into the Foster house on Church Street, D.D. Pierce and 
family will move into the house vacated by them. (April 29, 1902)

Charles Steinfoot, of the Van Duzen House, has rented Mrs. Clayton's 
cottage on lower Main Street, and he and his wife will soon move therein. 
(November 4, 1902)

Mrs. G. Clayton has sold her house and lot on lower Main Street, next to 
E.A. Aggeler's place, to Mads Olsen. (October 18, 1904)

Mads Olsen is building a new fence around the Clayton property on lower 
Main Street, recently purchased by him.  The interior of the building on 
the lot is also being renovated. (November 25, 1904)

E.D. Daugherty has rented the Matt Olsen residence on lower Main Street, 
and will move into his new home in a short time. (May 11, 1906)

E.D. Daugherty and family are now occupying the Olsen cottage on lower Main 
Street.  They moved to their new quarters last Saturday. (June 5, 1906)

Charles Duck and family, who came out from Eureka last Saturday night, 
returned home Tuesday.  While here Mr. Duck and family occupied the house 
formerly occupied by Dennis Daugherty.  Mr. Duck has leased the place and 
will occupy it during his trips here, which he plans will be frequent, as 
his business demands his presence here quite often. (October 9, 1908)

Tom Boyd has accepted a position at the Simpson mechanical shop in this 
town.  Mr. Boyd and wife will make their home in the Rasmussen cottage on 
lower Main Street, which has been fitted up for their occupancy. (January 
9, 1912)

1900
FITZELL, William 1852 Carpenter
 married 14 years 2/2
 Mary 1861 wife
 Bessie 1888 dau
 Joseph 1894 son

BLOCK 3 SHAW DIVISION tc \l1 "BLOCK 3 SHAW DIVISION 

BLOCK 3, LOT 1, LOT 2 and LOT 3 tc \l2 "BLOCK 3, LOT 1, LOT 2 and LOT 3 

BLOCK 3, LOT 4 tc \l2 "BLOCK 3, LOT 4 
R.A. Simpson last week purchased of H.D. Smith a lot which joins his 
mechanical shop premises, and which he will use for a lumber yard.  R.A. 
has a rapidly increasing business. (April 29, 1902)

Cream City Mechanical Co. To D.E. Rees and Thomas F. Boyd, July 24, 1919, 
lots 4,5,6,7,7-1/2 of Shaw=s division of Ferndale, also personal property. 
(August 1, 1919)

BLOCK 3, LOT 5 tc \l2 "BLOCK 3, LOT 5 

BLOCK 3, LOT 6, LOT 7 and LOT 7-1/2 tc \l2 "BLOCK 3, LOT 6, LOT 7 and LOT 
7-1/2 
MECHANICAL SHOP NOTES:
Peter Anderson is assisting R.A. Simpson in putting an electric dynamo in 
the latter gentleman's carpenter shop.  R.A. proposes being the first to 
introduce electric light in Ferndale. (September 29, 1893)

R.A. Simpson's shop will be lighted by electricity in a few nights.  Peter 
Anderson put in the dynamo. (October 13, 1893)

Ferndale has the electric light, and while it is not on quite as extensive 
a scale as in other places, yet the dynamo is of home manufacture and as 
perfect as can be found anywhere.  The plant is the property of R.A. 
Simpson and the lights are used to illuminate his workshop and his dwelling 
house, which is situated near by.... (October 27, 1893)

R.A. Simpson of Ferndale departs on tomorrow's Ponoma for San Francisco, 
his visit to the metropolis being to place on the market and secure the 
necessary papers to patent his "Improved Creamery Butter Cutter," his "Baby 
Butter Cutter" and his "Indestructible Butter Box."... (February 22, 1895)

R.A. Simpson of Ferndale has been granted a patent on his new butter box. 
(August 30, 1895)

At R.A. Simpson's shop Wednesday, Chris Hansen lost the end of his right 
fore finger.  He allowed it to come into contact with knives of a grooving 
machine.  (January 3, 1896)

R.A. Simpson is going into the blacksmithing and wagon making business on a 
more extensive scale and has secured the services of J.H. Donahue an expert 
workman from Eureka. (June 12, 1896)

R.A. Simpson has been granted a patent on his new butter molding and 
cutting machine (June 19, 1896)

R.A. Simpson lost a slice off one of his fingers Monday while at work in 
the shop.  It came in contact with the "shaker". (September 25, 1896)

J. Donahue, the blacksmith, who has been working for R.A. Simpson in 
Ferndale, moved to Eureka last Saturday with his family.  They had been 
occupying Miss Parker's residence. (March 2, 1897)

E.G. Eastman, who returned recently from the Trinity Mines, has accepted a 
position in the Mechanical Shop of R.A. Simpson... (April 13, 1897)

E.G. Eastman...at work in R.A. Simpson's shop... (January 28, 1898)

Eugene Matthews...returned to Ferndale...where he has accepted a position 
in R.A. Simpson's shop on Shaw Avenue.  (February  22, 1898)

C.F. Rackliffe has accepted a position in Simpson's Mechanical Shop, 
Ferndale.  (June 7, 1898)

R.A. Simpson intends conducting a first class lumber yard at his place of 
business in Ferndale and he is having a large lumber shed constructed on 
the rear of his land. (June 7, 1898)

R.A. Simpson is now working a force of five men at his mechanical shop.  
(June 17, 1898)

R.A. Simpson is building an extensive addition to his mechanical shop in 
Ferndale.  R.A.'s business is steadily increasing.  (June 28, 1898)

Business is rushing at R.A. Simpson's mechanical shop...has placed in 
position several new machines of various kinds... (January 6, 1899)

R.A. Simpson has six men hard at work...manufacturing his patent butter 
boxes, butter cutters, etc. (April 14, 1899)

J. Ayre of Blue Lake, a young man employed in R.A. Simpson's mechanical 
shop, lost a forefinger of his left hand Saturday by getting it caught in 
the "cutter"... (May 9, 1899)

Charley Matthews of North Ferndale, who works in R.A. Simpson's mechanical 
shop, had the fore finger of his right hand cut off at the knuckle joint 
yesterday, by getting it caught in the jointer... (May 30, 1899)

We see our competitor, Mr. R.A. Simpson, is out with a new advertisement in 
the Enterprise with a new name for his place of business, to wit: "The 
Cream City Mechanical Shop."  I feel proud to be deemed so worthy of 
imitation, and hope that the public will recognize the fact that we lead 
and others follow.  Mr. Simpson imitated our patent butter moulds, and 
seems to stand ready watching to pick up any old thing of ours worth 
having, and every new thing or improvement our brain or ingenuity may 
invent he seems ready to jump at and appropriate as his own.  Now he comes 
as near appropriating the name of our shop as it is possible, Ferndale 
being recognized as the "Cream City" of California.  With the above change 
of name for his place of business we suggest he apply to the court and have 
his name changed "ditto" or Andreasen, and when that is accomplished if he 
is lacking in inventive brains we are willing to supply him at reasonable 
rates.  Oluf Andreasen.  (May 16, 1899)

Mr. Andreasen's communication in the Enterprise...forces me to 
speak to you in self defense....I have been engaged in the mechanical 
business for nearly thirty years, and in this county twenty-five years, 
sixteen years of this time in Ferndale.  I believe he came from his dairy 
ranch five or six years ago and engaged in the mechanical business in 
Ferndale...my shop was advertised as the Ferndale Wagon Shop long ago, and 
was spoken of in the papers as the "Cream City Mechanical Shop" before I 
advertised it as such.  As I am working out of the wagon business into a 
general mechanical manufacturing business, why have I not some claim on the 
"Cream City mechanical Shop?"... (May 30, 1899)

R.A. Simpson is erecting an addition to his Mechanical shop on Shaw Avenue, 
which we understand the gentleman will use as a blacksmith shop. (December 
19, 1899)

Jack Ayers has resigned his position at Simpson's mechanical shop and went 
to work yesterday in Andreasen's mechanical shop.  (January 23, 1900 )

P. Tarver is now employed at Simpson's mechanical shop. (January 30, 1900)

Ray Loudon of Loleta is employed at Simpson's Cream City Mechanical Shop. 
(February 23, 1900)

John Worthington, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Worthington, of the Waddington 
section, is now employed at R.A. Simpson's mechanical shop on Shaw Avenue. 
(March 30, 1900)

R.F. Elkins has resigned his position at Andreasen's mechanical shop and 
has accepted a position with R.A. Simpson. (June 5, 1900)

R.A. Simpson is building a new dry house for lumber at his Cream City 
Mechanical shop. (January 22, 1901)

R.A. Simpson is having an eight-foot sidewalk placed along the east portion 
of his Ferndale property. (June 4, 1901)

R.A. Simpson's automobile is assuming the proper proportions, but it will 
be some six weeks or two months before the gentleman will be able to enjoy 
a ride in his horseless carriage.  Lack of help in his mechanical shop, as 
well as other difficulties he is encountering as a result of the strike, 
has greatly retarded work on the "auto.".  (August 13, 1901)

Ben Ellingwood has resigned his position at Simpson's Mechanical shop in 
Ferndale. (September 3, 1901)

R.A. Simpson has completed the mechanical work on his new automobile and it 
is now in the hands of painter P.N. Lund receiving its coat of paint.  The 
vehicle is of a most pleasing design and shows that Mr. Simpson has spared 
neither expense nor pains in making the carriage both substantial and 
useful.  (October 8, 1901)

G. Elkins has accepted a position with R.A. Simpson, of the Cream city 
Mechanical shop. (October 11, 1901)

Frank Elkins, employed in R.A. Simpson's shop on Shaw Avenue, had the thumb 
of his right hand so badly cut in a jointer Wednesday that Dr. Ring was 
compelled to amputate it at the first joint. (December 6, 1901)

Carl Petersen, after a year's absence at Arcata, has returned to Ferndale 
where he will accept a position in R.A. Simpson's mechanical shop. 
(December 24, 1901)

R. A. Simpson of the Shaw Avenue Mechanical Shop is continually on the 
improve.  Lately he has built additions to two of his lumber storage sheds, 
and also a spacious addition to the east section of his Main Shop, the 
latter being very substantially built with double planked walls and a 
treble planked roof.  In this addition, Mr. Simpson has room for a second 
gasoline engine, which he is soon to put in to afford more power for his 
establishment... (January 10, 1902)

R.A. Simpson is having a new roof put on his big mechanical shop, and HH 
Hatch is reshingling his warehouse adjoining Mr. Simpson's property. 
(September 26, 1902)

R.A. Simpson is now enjoying himself with his home-made automobile, which 
he has gotten in perfect running order.  R.A. is strictly in it with the 
rest of the "mobilists."  (September 15, 1903)

Johnny Charlton met with quite a painful accident at R.A. Simpson's 
mechanical shop on Shaw Avenue last Tuesday morning.  He was using the 
lathe at this place of business, when the piece of wood he was turning flew 
and struck him a heavy blow on the forehead, cutting a gash that required 
several stitches to close the wound.  Johnny is indeed fortunate that the 
mishap ended no more seriously.  (December 9, 1904)

R.A. Simpson is making several improvements to his mechanical shop on Shaw 
Avenue which will give that gentleman considerable additional room at his 
place of business.  Among the improvements being made is that of an engine 
room in which Mr. Simpson will install a 15 or 20 horse power gasoline 
engine, the new piece of machinery now being on its way to the Cream City. 
(February 17, 1905)

A compressed air tank has been installed at R.A. Simpson's mechanical shop 
on Ocean Avenue, and now operates the town's fire whistle and is heard each 
noon and at quitting time in the evening.  The whistle is a siren and will 
not fail to give an alarm that will not fail to be heard in case of a 
conflagration in this town. (april 9, 1907)

Carl Petersen, of Simpson's Mechanical shop, on Shaw Avenue, severs his 
connection with that firm tomorrow evening... (June 19, 1908)

Simpson's New Auto Truck...large 50-horse power auto truck is now completed 
and all but ready to inaugurate an auto freight service in this valley 
which later may be continued between here and Eureka.  In fact, the trial 
trip around town was to have been made Wednesday evening, but owing to a 
slight defect in the gearing discovered at the last moment, the trial trip 
was postponed until the following day...Mr. Simpson has the distinction of 
owning and running the first automobile operated in Ferndale, and that, 
with the exception of the engine, he manufactured himself.  Automobiles 
have since then, through Mr. Simpson's pioneer movement, become both 
popular and practical in Ferndale and it is to be hoped that the 
gentleman's new venture in the auto truck will be equally so.  (July 31, 
1908)

Thursday evening, R.A. Simpson's new power truck, the first of its kind in 
Humboldt County, was exhibited on Main Street, Ferndale, after having taken 
a load of butter boxes, moulds, etc. from Mr. Simpson's Shaw Avenue place 
of business to the Port Kenyon dock for shipment by Friday's Argo to San 
Francisco... (August 4, 1908)

R.A. Simpson, proprietor of the Ferndale Mechanical shop, has decided to 
remove to the central part of the state to engage in the manufacture of his 
creamery specialties.  The gentleman has had this move under consideration 
for a long time past, but not until recently did he reach a definite 
conclusion in the matter.  Mr. Simpson offers his business here for sale 
and different parties are considering the purchase of the shop.  But if a 
deal is not concluded within the next few weeks the machinery and fixtures 
will be taken out and shipped below for use in the shop to be started 
there.  As to his exact location Mr. Simpson is not decided.  He has 
options on property in Berkeley, Alameda and Oakland...While regretting his 
removal, Mr. Simpson states that it is forced upon him.  Practically most 
of his business is in material which is shipped from the county, and he is 
at a big disadvantage, owing to the lack of transportation facilities, 
especially in the winter.  Had the Supervisors ordered the Eel River Bridge 
built it would have helped out much and Mr. Simpson would have continued in 
business in Ferndale... (September 17, 1909)

The mill property of R.A. Simpson on Shaw Avenue is being improved by a 
coat of paint.  A new fence has also been built around his lumber yard. 
(October 15, 1909)

R.A. Simpson has reconsidered his decision to close his Ferndale mechanical 
shop when he removes to Oakland to engage in the business of manufacturing 
his creamery specialties.  It had been the gentleman's intention to close 
the shop here and move the machinery below, but instead the shop will be 
operated here as in the past.  Mr. Simpson yesterday informed the 
Enterprise that no manager for the plant had yet been selected, though he 
has a number in mind.  The plant here will be operated solely for molding 
mill work and general jobbing, while Mr. Simpson's new mill in Oakland will 
be devoted entirely to the manufacture of his many creamery patents... 
(October 29, 1909)

On December 10th I with my family and some of my workmen take my departure 
for Oakland where we will make our future home.  As to my old establishment 
in Ferndale, I have decided to continue it the same as heretofore, with the 
exception of the manufacture of my patent creamery specialties which I will 
manufacture exclusively in Oakland.  I am leaving my business in the 
management of Mr. Carl Petersen, one of my old employees, who is authorized 
to receive all money and pay bills.  We will continue to carry a full line 
of lumber, shingles, shakes, molding, sash and doors, also cream separator 
extras and creamery supplies as heretofore...My business here will be known 
as the Cream City Mechanical Shop while my Oakland business will be known 
as the R.A. Simpson Manufacturing Co. and will be located on the northeast 
corner of Market and 44th Streets, Oakland, where I would be pleased to 
meet all Ferndale friends...R.A. Simpson (December 3, 1909)

A deal was concluded Wednesday whereby R.A. Simpson disposed of his Cream 
City Mechanical Shop to a newly formed corporation, the Stockholders of 
which are D.E. Rees, Fred Winkler, Thomas Boyd and J.V. Dasher, Mr. Simpson 
also retaining a portion of the stock.  Mr. Rees is the owner of the 
Ferndale Mechanical Shop on Ocean Avenue, which will now be consolidated 
with the Simpson shop.  Mr. Winkler has been employed by him for some time 
past.  Mr. Boyd and Mr. Dasher have been connected with the Simpson shop.  
Mr. Simpson conducted a mechanical shop in this town for many years past 
until a couple of years ago, when he opened  a shop in Oakland for the 
manufacture of creamery supplies.  He has since operated the Ferndale shop 
as a branch, spending his time between the two places....the new owners 
assumed control of the business yesterday, and will be busy for some time 
in moving the machinery from the Rees shop and setting things to rights in 
the future place of business.  The new company is incorporated for $15,000. 
 The Simpson residence, occupied by William Clark and family, was also 
included in the deal. (June 27, 1913)

The work of moving the machinery from the Rees mechanical shop on Ocean 
avenue to the Simpson shop on Rose Avenue is in progress this week. (July  
11, 1913)

...The Cream City Mechanical Co. is now enlarging its plant building an 
addition 35x35 feet in size to its mill which escaped destruction in 
Friday's fire.  The mill will resume operations again next Monday. 
(September 26, 1913)

J.V. Dasher has disposed of his interest in the Cream City Mechanical Shop 
to other stockholders in the corporation -- Messrs. Thos. F. Boyd, D.E. 
Rees, and R.A. Simpson..  Mr. Dasher will continue to be employed in the 
shop. (February 26, 1915)

GARAGE
A new automobile garage is to be opened in Ferndale by Linwood Giacomini of 
Eureka, who has moved his family to this town and is now busily engaged in 
getting the new business in operation.  The new garage will be opened at 
the Simpson mechanical shop, an addition of large size being now made to 
the shop for the accommodation of Mr. Giacomini.  Mr. Giacomini will do all 
kinds of automobile repair work and will have his shop thoroughly equipped 
to handle the business.  Mr. Giacomini, who is a son of S.P. Giacomini of 
Ferndale, is a thorough mechanic and will doubtless do well in this new 
venture. (May 17, 1912)

...L.L. Giacomini's new garage located next door to the Simpson mechanical 
shop will be found (ad)... (May 24, 1912)

George Hansen, who recently graduated from the Ferndale Union High School, 
will accept a position in the new Giacomini garage, we are informed. (May 
31, 1912)

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, and only heroic work on the 
part of the Ferndale fire department and volunteer fire fighters prevented 
an enormous loss.  As it was the garage was totally destroyed, while a fine 
dwelling close by, belonging to the Cream City Mechanical Co., also went up 
in smoke, and the mechanical shop belonging to the same company sustained 
considerable damage.  Mr. Giacomini, proprietor of the garage, had 
completed washing the engine of an Overland touring car belonging to Dr. 
Perkins of Eureka with distillate and had started the engine running some 
few minutes before.  He got into the machine and started to back it out 
onto the main floor of the garage when there was an explosion, and 
instantly the garage was a mass of flames.  Mr. Giacomini was surrounded by 
fire, but managed to get to where patent fire extinguishers were kept and 
emptied two of these without result.  He then gave the alarm of fire and in 
a minute or two a large number of men were on hand endeavoring to 
extinguish the flames.  Owing to the nature of the fire, however, there 
being oil and gasoline about, all attempts to subdue the fire were futile 
until the dwelling house and garage had been consumed.  In the garage at 
the time were several automobiles, but volunteers after a hard fight 
succeeded in getting all these outside with the exception of the Perkins 
machine and a machine belonging to Joe Wittman, the latter being a Reo 
several years old.  The machine of Joseph Russ was dragged outside minus 
the rear wheels and part of the rear machinery, which were burnt up the 
machine being in for repair at the time.  Robert Smith's machine was 
somewhat damaged, the upholstering being partly destroyed.  The dwelling 
house was occupied by William Clark and family and they lost quite heavily. 
 Their piano and part of their household furniture was saved but as there 
was only a very short time after the fire broke out in which it was 
possible to get into the house it was impossible to save everything.  The 
work of the firemen in saving adjoining buildings was deserving of the 
greatest praise.  The plant of the Cream City Mechanical Shop adjoined the 
garage in the rear and it seems almost a miracle that it was not destroyed. 
 Heroic work of the firemen, however, prevented any damage aside from the 
roof being partly burned and the machinery being slightly damaged by water. 
 The warehouses of the Hatch Hardware Co. were separated from the burning 
buildings only by a narrow alley and hard work was necessary to prevent 
their destruction.  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.  Mr. Giacomini yesterday 
informed the Enterprise that he estimated his loss at about $5000 while 
that of the Cream City Mechanical Co will be about $4000.  Charles 
Thompson, who was employed at the garage and had a room upstairs, lost all 
his furniture, clothes, etc.  as well as $30 in money.  He figures he is 
out $500... (September 23, 1913)

Linwood Giacomini, lately proprietor of the garage which was burned a week 
ago Friday, with his wife and child have returned to Eureka, their former 
home where they will reside in future.  (October 3, 1913)

A new garage of corrugated iron with cement floor will be built on the site 
of the Giacomini garage, burned last Friday, by the Cream City Mechanical 
Co., owners of the land.  The new building will be occupied by Charlie 
Thompson, formerly employed in the Giacomini garage, and who will now enter 
business for himself.  L.L. Giacomini, who conducted the garage which was 
burned, stated to an Enterprise representative yesterday that he had not 
decided whether or not to again engage in the garage business in this town. 
 The Cream City Mechanical Co. is now enlarging its plant building an 
addition 35x35 feet in size to its mill which escaped destruction in 
Friday's fire.  The mill will resume operations again next Monday. 
(September 26, 1913)

Charles Thompson of Ferndale and Jesse Brenner of San Francisco have 
entered into a partnership and will conduct a garage in the new fireproof 
building to be erected by the Cream City Mechanical Co. on the corner of 
Shaw Ave and Berding St in Ferndale... (October 10, 1913)

The new Elite Garage, on the corner of Shaw Avenue and Berding Street is 
now open for business.  The new garage is a large fireproof building and 
its superior is not to be found in the county.  Messrs. Chas. Thompson and 
J. H. Brenner, the proprietors, are both experienced automobile men and 
assure the automobile owner that all work will be done in a satisfactory 
manner and at reasonable prices.  (February 3, 1914)

J.H. Brenner, who recently disposed of his interest in the Elite Garage to 
his partner, Chas. Thompson, has decided to remain in the Cream City, and 
about November 1st will open a garage in the Kemp building near the Brelle 
corner, formerly used as a blacksmith Shop.  (October 29, 1915)

Chas. Thompson is now sole owner of the Elite Garage in Ferndale, having 
taken over Jes Brenner's one-half share yesterday... (October 15, 1915)

Mr. and Mrs. James Clarey of Metropolitan have moved to the Christiansen 
cottage near the local high school.  Mr. Clarey will be employed by his 
brother-in-law Chas. Thompson of the Elite Garage. (November 16, 1915)

James Cleary and family have moved from Ferndale to Oakland where they plan 
to make their future home...was employed in the Elite Garage. (May 5, 1916)

Chas. Thompson of the Elite Garage, who had intended opening an auto 
salesroom on Main Street, Ferndale, has decided to remain at his present 
location at the Elite Garage, where he will have a show room fitted up for 
the display of Dodge cars, for which he is the southern Humboldt agent. 
(December 21, 1917)

A fine new show room has been built at the Elite Garage, where Dodge cars 
will hereafter be on exhibition. (February 5, 1918)

Bert Gries will this week resign his position at the Elite Garage in 
Ferndale and on March 15th will enter the employment of the California 
Central Creameries Co. At its plant in this town. (May 12, 1918)

Chas. R. Thompson cut his thumb badly last Friday evening on a saw in the 
Cream City Mechanical Shop.  The end was nearly severed...(July 23, 1918)

Fred Winkler of the Cream City Mechanical Shop, has sold his stock and all 
interest in the company to Messrs. D.E. Rees and T.F. Boyd. (November 15, 
1918)

Leonard Kistner who recently arrived in Ferndale, has accepted a position 
in the Elite Garage.  Mr. Kistner is an automobile electrical expert. (July 
25, 1919)

Attorney A.W. Blackburn and D.E. Rees of Ferndale were visitors to Eureka 
Monday on business connected with the dissolution of the Cream City 
Mechanical Co. (December 25, 1919)

A deal has practically been concluded whereby on January 1st, Chas. R. 
Thompson will sell his Elite Garage in Ferndale to Messrs. Henry Reinhart 
and Peter Petersen...Mr. Reinhart has been employed in the garage for 
several years past, while Mr. Petersen for some time has been in the county 
employ, driving the auto truck belonging to this road district...Mr. 
Thompson will retain the ownership of his service station and battery 
business on the corner of Main Street and Shaw Avenue, to which he has 
devoted most of his time since its establishment...(December 24, 1920)

Messrs. Peter Petersen and Henry Reinhart this week took over the 
management of the Elite Garage in this town, which they recently purchased 
from Chas. R. Thompson...(January 7, 1921)

S.F. Laloli has resumed his position in the Cream City Mechanical shop 
after a month=s vacation. (7/4/24)

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)

A change in the management of the Cream City Mechanical Co. Of this town 
will take place on November 1st, when D.E. Rees will retire and T.F. Boyd 
will become the sole owner.  Messrs. Boyd and Rees have been in partnership 
for many years, having purchased the business from R.A. Simpson when the 
latter moved to Berkeley to engage in the manufacture of creamery 
specialties...(10/24/30)

Ad...Elite Garage...Graham & Peers, Props...(12/10/26)

D.E. Rees resumed his duties at the Cream City Mechanical Shop last Monday 
after an illness...(1/21/27)

Sidney Morrison has resigned his position with the Petersen Service Station 
in this town and has been succeeded by Kenneth Kausen. (1/11/29)

Fred Winkler and Elmer Christensen of the Cream City Mechanical 
Co....(11/11/27)

The Cream City Mechanical Co. Lumber yards in Ferndale are under 
improvements, new sheds being built over a considerable portion of the 
yards which will add much to the dry lumber storage capacity. (11/12/26)

Elmer Christensen lost the end of his thumb down to the first joint last 
Thursday afternoon when his hand came in contact with the jointer at the 
Cream City Mechanical Shop, where he is employed...(2/18/27)

A deal was concluded this week whereby Alan D. Peers purchased from George 
E. Reinhart the Elite Garage business in this town, of which he will take 
charge on September 1st.  Mr. Peers has been located in the Faulkner 
building, which has been recently remodeled and enlarged and which will now 
be used as a storage garage.  Mr. Reinhart has operated the Elite Garage 
for a number of years past and has not as yet announced his plans for the 
future.  Mr. Peers is well known and an experienced garage man and will 
doubtless do well in his new location. (8/27/26)

C.R. Thompson on September 1st sold his service station and accessory 
supply business in this town to Henry Reinhart and Peter Petersen, who took 
possession on that date...rented the property, together with the new 
building just completed at the rear of the service station, and will make 
use of the latter as a service shop for their Buick agency.  The Elite 
Garage, conducted until the first of the month by Petersen & Reinhart, has 
been taken over by George Reinhart, who will conduct that business in 
future...(9/5/24)

Silva Laloli has tendered his resignation as an employee of the Cream City 
Mechanical Co. To take place in the near future. (8/1//24)

A deal has been concluded whereby C.R. Thompson will on September 1st sell 
his Ferndale service station and auto supply business to Petersen & 
Reinhart, proprietors of the Elite Garage and Buick agents in this 
territory.  Petersen & Reinhart will close their present place of business 
and as yet it is not known whether or not the building, which is owned by 
the Cream City Mechanical Co., will again be occupied as a garage or used 
for other purposes.  Mr. Thompson sells his auto accessories and service 
station equipment to Petersen & Reinhart but retains the ownership of the 
building and land, which will be rented by the new proprietors.  The new 
building now in course of erection by Mr. Thompson will be completed by 
September 1st and will be used by Petersen & Reinhart as a show room and 
service shop for the Buick agency...(8/1/24)

Al Peers, proprietor of Peers Garage, had an eye quite badly burned a few 
days ago while using an acetylene torch.  While painful, the burn was not 
serious and the eyesight will not be affected. (2/27/31)

Thos Boyd of the Cream City Mechanical Shop...(3/13/31)

AD: Cream City Mechanical Co. (12/11/31)

Al Peers, proprietor of the Elite Garage in this town, was painfully 
injured last Wednesday evening when he was struck by the crank of a hoist 
on his wrecking truck, as he was placing a disabled car on the truck.  The 
rapidly revolving crank struck him on the jaw, breaking several teeth and 
making a painful injury. (3/27/31)

RESIDENCE NOTES:
R.A. Simpson's little daughter Myrtle upset a pan of scolding water in her 
face last Friday morning burning her severely.  Dr. Ring was called and the 
little sufferer was made as comfortable as possible. (July  5/ 1895)

A.L. Trousdale was at work repainting R.A. Simpson's residence this week. 
(November 22, 1895)

Last Saturday another case of scarlet fever was reported in Ferndale.  The 
sufferer being little Myrtle Simpson, the youngest daughter of R.A. Simpson 
and wife.  Dr. Swift has quarantined the resident but tells us that the 
case is a mild one.  In fact, Sunday little Myrtle was able to be up. (July 
 28/ 1896)

Mrs. Carey and her grandson, Julius Jenssen, are visiting at the home of 
Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Simpson in Ferndale. (July 28, 1899)

Mrs. R.A. Simpson was reported quite ill at her Shaw Avenue home last week. 
(November 14, 1899)

R.A. Simpson is erecting a handsome new fence around his premises on Shaw 
Avenue. (February 23, 1900)

A farewell reception was tendered Rev. J.D. Habbick, pastor of the Ferndale 
Congregational Church, and wife at the Shaw Avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. 
R.A. Simpson last Saturday night, a large number of the friends of the 
gentleman and his wife being present... (October 31, 1905)

Contractors Steeves and Flowers, with their crew, started work yesterday 
morning placing a concrete foundation under the R.A. Simpson residence on 
Shaw Avenue. (October 16, 1906)

Decorators William Jensen and son Harry are making improvements to the 
interior of the R.A. Simpson residence on Shaw Avenue. (March 26, 1907)

Last Saturday evening at eight o'clock...marriage of Mr. Edward G. Connick, 
of Eureka, and Miss Effie Simpson, of Ferndale.  The ceremony was performed 
at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Simpson, on Berding 
Street, and was attended by about thirty of the relatives and close 
friends... (July  9, 1907)

On December 10th I with my family and some of my workmen take my departure 
for Oakland where we will make our future home.  As to my old establishment 
in Ferndale, I have decided to continue it the same as heretofore...R.A. 
Simpson (December 3, 1909)

Simpson wrote interesting letter.... (about moving to Oakland)...January 
18, 1910)

C.W. Molrine and family, who have been residing in the Christensen dwelling 
in East Ferndale, lately purchased by Geo. Kaussen, will soon move to the 
R.A. Simpson house on Shaw Avenue which they have rented. (March 18, 1910)

...Mr. Molrine has decided to remove to Oakland, where he will probably 
locate permanently, though he is not  yet definitely decided in the 
matter... (November 17, 1911)

William Clark, the Mattole stockman, and family, have leased the R.A. 
Simpson house in Ferndale and will take up their residence there on July 
1st... (June 4, 1912)

Tom Boyd was engaged with the Simpson truck the latter part of the week 
moving out the household goods of Mr. and Mrs. William Clark from Eureka.  
Mr. Clark and family will shortly take up their residence in the Simpson 
house in this town... (June 25, 1912)

Last Friday at a few minutes after twelve o'clock noon, a conflagration 
broke out in the Giacomini Garage on Rose avenue...a fine dwelling close 
by, belonging to the Cream City Mechanical Co., also went up in smoke...The 
dwelling house was occupied by William Clark and family and they lost quite 
heavily.  Their piano and part of their household furniture was saved but 
as there was only a very short time after the fire broke out in which it 
was possible to get into the house it was impossible to save everything... 
(September 23, 1913)

Mr. and Mrs. William Clark and family, who were residing in the Simpson 
house which was destroyed by fire last Friday, have rented the Hart house 
on lower Main Street and will take possession of the same in the near 
future (September 26, 1913)