Ferndale Notes ~ Ferndale, Humboldt County, California. Part 6 of 27 From the Ferndale Enterprise and the Book of Deeds at the Humboldt County Court House. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, or the legal representative of the contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: DENIS P. EDELINE May 31, 1996 BLOCK 7, LOT 2 369 CRAIG STREET Harry Dudley is having a new residence built in Francis' Addition to Ferndale, just east of P. Calanchini's residence. (January 27, 1899) Harry Dudley and family moved Saturday into their new residence in Francis addition to Ferndale. (March 28, 1899) Harry Dudley's building a large barn in the rear of his commodious residence in the Francis Addition. (March 31, 1899) Mrs. Whitehead and daughter, Miss Clara Dudley, who have been visiting with relatives in Ferndale and this valley for several months past, departed for Eureka yesterday, where they will spend a couple of weeks with Mrs. Whitehead's son, Recorder Fred Robinson. They will then go to Santa Clara County for a months sojourn at the end of which time they will start across the continent for their home in Lamoni, Iowa. (April 18, 1899) Harry Dudley and wife of Ferndale will soon take their departure for Benicia where Mr. Dudley's has secured a good position in a tannery. (October 3, 1899) Mrs. Harry Dudley, nee Maggie Anderson, was reportedly at death's door yesterday at her mothers home on the Island. (November 27, 1899) Cozzine Kinzel has purchased Harry Dudley's residence in Francis' addition to Ferndale. (January 16, 1900) C. Kinzel and wife, who recently purchased the Harry Dudley house in the Francis addition to Ferndale, were engaged in moving their household effects into their new residence yesterday. (January 19, 1900) C. Kinzel, who recently purchased the Harry Dudley house in Ferndale, is making some much needed improvements to the same and will soon have a very comfortable and convenient house. (February 2, 1900) The interior of the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. Kinzel has just been neatly re-papered by A. L. Trousdale. (April 3, 1900) About 100 people attended the ME Ladies Aid tea at Mrs. C. Kinzel's residence in Ferndale last Tuesday afternoon, the sum of $14.55 being realized. The refreshments served were most delicious. (April 27, 1900) Rev. W.M. Burkett and wife...are now comfortably located in rooms in the Kinzel residence in the Francis addition to Ferndale. (October 8, 1901) Rev. Burkett and wife have taken up a suite of rooms in the Mrs. D.A. Branstetter residence on Shaw Avenue. (October 18, 1901) Oyster Soup, salmon with Hollandaise sauce, crab, shrimp and potato salads, Saratoga chips, cold meats, cakes, fruits, tea and coffee, will be served at the Sea Shore supper this evening at the residence of Mrs. C. Kinzel. Price 25 cents. Help out the Library Fund. (January 24, 1902) A chicken dinner will be served at Mrs. Kinzel's boarding house on the Fourth of July. (June 30, 1903) ...joined in the holy bonds of wedlock Mr. Ernest Vanini and Miss Elva Wright...for the present they will reside at the home of Mrs. C. Kinzel. (October 9, 1903) Carpenter Bert Matthews has been making some improvements to the Kinzel residence in Ferndale this week. (May 24, 1904) Mrs. C. Kinzel is having the interior of her Ferndale boarding and lodging house renovated. (February 3, 1905) ...holy bonds of wedlock Mr. Frank B. Flowers and Miss Ethel Matthews...they will be domiciled at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. C. Kinzel, in this place. (February 28, 1905) Mrs. C. Kinzel has had a new dining room fitted up at her boarding and rooming house in Ferndale, and is now in a position to accommodate a large number of additional boarders. (March 21, 1905) Rev. Douglass, who has been in charge of the Episcopal church at Arcata and Hoopa, has been transferred to Ferndale...at present making his home at the Kinzel residence in this place... (December 5, 1905) Joseph Steeves and Will Flowers, with their crew, have commenced the work of placing the building of Mrs. C. Kinzel of Ferndale on a new foundation. The recent earthquake threw the structure from its blocks. (May 1, 1906) C.H. Matthews...assisted by A.L. Trousdale, has been at work of late renovating the interior of Mrs. C. Kinzel's residence on Craig Street. (February 25, 1908) Mrs. Ina Kinzel has closed her boarding house in Ferndale and will visit for a time with her son, Frank Matthews, in Eureka. Mrs. Kinzel's house in this town will be occupied by Mrs. Twohig and family, late of the Grizzly Bluff section. (November 9, 1909) ...Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rogers of Waddington have purchased the Kinzel house in Ferndale and plan to take up their residence there in the future. We were unable to confirm the report at our press hour yesterday. (November 15, 1912) About January 1st Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rogers will take up their residence in Ferndale, having purchased the Kinzel residence in this town. (November 19, 1912) Mrs. Ina Kinzel to Elbert James Rogers, lot 2 in blk 7, Francis Division. (November 29, 1912 The fire alarm was sounded last Tuesday morning shortly after ten o'clock and investigation showed that a blaze at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rogers in this town had caused the alarm. The firemen quickly responded and soon had the flames subdued. The fire was started in the woodshed connected with the house by children at play, and spread to the roof of the shed, burning a hole through same. The damage was slight. (September 5, 1913) Terrific Shock of Earthquake...The house of Mrs. Kinzel was twisted from its foundation and dropped to the ground, a distance of about three feet, and the porch on the front of the residence torn loose from the structure...(April 24, 1906) Geo. Titus and family moved this week from the old Niebur home on Church Str. To E.J. Rogers tenement in Ferndale. (10/1/26) 1900 KINZEL, Cozzine 1835 Carpenter married 12 years 9/5 Ina 1837 wife MATTHEWS, Eugene 1870 son-in-law Newspaper FLETCHER, Dan 1880 boarder printer OTTO, George 1880 boarder printer FLOWERS, Frank 1876 boarder music teacher MONTGOMERY, Frantz 1873 boarder Clerk BLOCK 7, LOT 3 BLOCK 7, LOT 4 (FIFTY FEET OFF WEST SIDE) The lot on which the town and IOGT hall formerly stood has been accepted by the town trustees of Ferndale for the uses and purposes prescribed by law. (September 21, 1894) Grace Francis et al have deeded to the Town of Ferndale, 50 feet off the west side of Lot 4, Blk 7, Francis Division of Ferndale. (September 21, 1894) Town Trustees...a petition to retain the lot owned at present by the town for town hall purposes...were read and placed on file... (March 10, 1899) For sale, the undersigned will receive bids in writing for the town lot, 50x100 feet, fronting on Ocean Avenue, in the town of Ferndale up to 6 p.m., February 20, 1899. J. Kerfoot, Town Clerk. (February 10, 1899) It is now yet decided where the Ferndale Danish Lutheran Church will be built, but it will either be erected on Shaw Avenue near the Episcopal Chapel, or on the lot owned by the town nearly opposite the ME Church. It is to be a substantial building. (June 27, 1899) Negotiations are pending for the purchase of the town lot nearly opposite the ME Church, for the site of the proposed new Danish Lutheran Church. (July 7, 1899) Last Saturday morning between three and four o'clock some one set fire to Ferndale's jail on the lot opposite the ME Church. Mrs. J.L. Sweet, who lives next door, discovered the blaze, an alarm was given, and the fire fighters turned out in force. The south end of the jail was badly charred and the roof burned off, but it might have been a damaging conflagration had it not been checked. The Hunter house and barn, now owned by Mr. Sweet, stands close to the jail, and some difficulty was experienced in getting Mr. Sweet's horses out of the barn, which did not catch, however. Town Marshal Collins, who lives next to Sweet's heard someone ride hurriedly into town and out again just before the fire was announced, and he might have been the chap who applied the match. What prompted the incendiary is hard to conjecture. The damage done amounts to but a few dollars. (March 25, 1902) Work on Ferndale's new town jail was commenced Wednesday. It will be a two-room building, constructed of 2x6 inch plank, with concrete floor, and will be an improvement over the old "cooler." It is being erected on the town lot near the cemetery. (May 16, 1902) Ferndale's new jail--J.T. Robarts architect, Councilmen Putnam and Branstetter and Marshal Barnes superintendents, and carpenters Hawley and Kistner builders -- is completed, and like the Oregonian's wife it is not very pretty but __d for stout. It contains two cells, and the walls, floor and ceiling are of solid 2x6 redwood thoroughly spiked together. The floors are also to have a three-inch-thick cement covering which is intended not only as a "sanitary measure," but as an antidote for "jag fever in the morning" as well. (May 20, 1902) Ferndale's town trustees were in session last Monday evening but little business was transacted. The report of the jail building committee showed that our new Hotel de Barnes cost about $95, and the office of City Engineer being declared vacant. Mr. J.A. Shaw was appointed to fill that position at a salary of $10 per day for time employed. (May 23, 1902) Town Marshall Barnes and assistants are removing the town's bastille to its new site on the old Giesselman lot on Brown Street, now the property of the town of Ferndale. The lot on which the jail formerly stood has been sold to Miss Edith Sweet. (January 17, 1908) BLOCK 7, LOT 4, - ALL EXCEPT FIFTY FEET OFF WEST SIDE P. Calanchini has purchased of A. Berding what is known as the P.L. Company's lot, opposite the ME Church, Ferndale. Mr. Calanchini is thinking of moving the house in which he now lives onto this lot to make room for a new residence on the corner of Brown and Church Streets. (February 28, 1899) BLOCK 7, LOT 5 and LOT 6 (FIFTEEN FEET OFF SOUTH SIDE) Williams Matthews has moved his job printing office to his residence opposite the ME parsonage. (November 10, 1893) W.V. Wooldridge and wife have taken up their abode in the Frank Hunter dwelling opposite the M.E. Church which has been decorated by A.L. Trousdale. (July 13, 1894) Byron Wooldridge has purchased a half interest in Wm. Matthews' job printing establishment. The new firm will occupy part of the building in which McNeal's New York Racket Store is located. (August 24, 1894) A deed from Emily Hunter to Thomas F. Hunter to a piece of land in Ferndale opposite the ME Church was recorded March 21st. (March 29, 1895) Mrs. Dr. R.R. Michael notifies the people of this place and vicinity that she is prepared to take boarders and roomers at her residence on Ocean Avenue opposite the M.E. Church. Terms reasonable. She will also supply wedding and all other kinds of cakes, donuts, pies, fancy jellies, bread, etc., to order and having herself and two children to support will be grateful for any work given her. (March 6, 1896) Tailoring and repair work done promptly and in the best manner by Mrs. J.M. Munroe, corner of Ocean Avenue and Church Street. (November 1, 1898) HOUSE EAST SIDE OF LOT 543 OCEAN AVENUE 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) J.C. Bartlett who suffered a stroke of paralysis following a bad attack of La Grippe is still seriously ill at his home on Ocean Avenue. Carter's many friends hope for his immediate recovery. (January 4, 1898) Carter Bartlett entertained several of his gentlemen friends last Saturday evening at his home on Ocean Avenue. It was Carter's birthday and he treated his guests royally. (September 24, 1901) J.C. Bartlett and wife have purchased an acre of land in Ferndale from Ben Motolf, on which is situated the dwelling now occupied by Jos Froli and family. Mr. Bartlett and family do not expect to move to their new possession for a couple of months yet, as they soon depart for Blocksburg where they will make quite an extended visit with Mr. B's sister, Mrs. P.T. Hamann. (September 27, 1901) John L. Sweet and wife have purchased the Hunter Home on Ocean Avenue, opposite the M.E. Church, and now occupied by Carter Bartlett and family. Mr. Sweet and family move to their new possessions about November 1st, we are informed. (October 1, 1901) J.C. Bartlett and family moved this week into the Ben Marolf residence in East Ferndale. As soon as the Butler residence is completed, Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett will occupy the residence in which Jos Froli and family reside, Mr. Bartlett, we understand, having purchased this dwelling as well as the property on which it is situated. (November 1, 1901) John L. Sweet and family intend moving in a few days from the Walker place on the Island to the Hunter home on Ocean Avenue, opposite the ME Church, which Mr. Sweet and wife recently purchased. (November 8, 1901) Miss Susie Sweet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sweet, of Ferndale, returned to the Cream City last week from San Jose, where the young lady has been making an extended stay with Rev. W.S. Kelly and family, former well remembered Ferndalers. (October 4, 1904) P. Calanchini has sold to John L. Sweet, Lot 4, Block 7, Francis Division to Ferndale, less 50 feet off west side. (April 12, 1907) Carpenters Fred Johnson and Chris Hansen are now engaged in building a new barn for teamster J.L. Sweet at the latter's home on Ocean Avenue (August 27, 1907) Jessie E. Sweet to Edith C. Sweet, portion of lots 5 and 6, block 7, Francis Division; Town of Ferndale to Edith C. Sweet, 50 feet from west side of lot 4, block 7, Francis division. (February 4, 1908) Mr. Albonico, who recently opened a coopering shop near the J.L. Sweet residence on Ocean Avenue, cut his knee quite badly a few days ago while using a draw knife. He is now rapidly recovering from the injury, however. (February 25, 1908) Edith C. Sweet to John L. Sweet, portions of lots 4, 5 and 6, block 7, Francis division of Ferndale. (August 13, 1909) A.L. Trousdale is engaged in painting the John L. Sweet residence on Ocean Avenue. (October 5, 1909) John L. Sweet and wife to Edith C. Sweet, lot 4, block 7, Francis Division., Ferndale. (January 4, 1910) A Rusk, Archie Morrison, Frank Steeves, and R.E. Haywood last Friday finished the work of putting a new concrete foundation under the residence of J.L. Sweet in this town. (March 15, 1910) Last Saturday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock, John L. Sweet died at his home in Ferndale after an extended illness with paralysis.... (October 20, 1914) Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Sapp, who have been living in the Episcopal parsonage for a few months, have rented the Mrs. Jessie Sweet home on Ocean Avenue and will take possession about the first of the year. (December 8, 1916) Charles Thompson has leased the Episcopal parsonage and with his wife will take possession as soon as vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Sapp who have rented the Mrs. Jessie Sweet residence. (January 2, 1917) Mr. and Mrs. Chas Thompson have taken up their residence in the Episcopal parsonage, recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Sapp who are now settled in the Mrs. Jessie Sweet home. (January 9, 1917) George Haywood and family are to move into the Sweet tenement in this town, which will be vacated August 1st by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Sapp, who are to move to Dyerville. (July 22, 1921) George P. Haywood has purchased from Mrs. Jessie Sweet the home in this town which he and his family have been occupying the past few years. A new cement sidewalk has been laid in front of the property and also the property of George L. Collins which adjoins it by Lem Steeves and assistants. (4/25/24) 1900 BARTLETT, James C. 1850 Teamsters married 23 years 2/2 Eliza 1852 wife Jennie 1878 dau James 1881 son LOT 5 (EAST 2) Grace Francis to Jesse E. Sweet, lot 6.18 by 60 feet on west line of alley in block 7, 185 feet south of south boundary line of Brown Street, Francis Division to Ferndale. (August 23, 1904) HOUSE WEST SIDE OF LOT 511 OCEAN AVENUE George L. Collins and family moved yesterday from the Monroe residence on Shaw Avenue to the residence on Church Street formerly occupied by F.C. Haas and family. (January 5, 1897) Street superintendent George L. Collins has purchased the Hunter residence on the corner of Ocean Avenue and Church Street, Ferndale. (April 28, 1899) George Collins is reshingling his house on the corner of Ocean Avenue and Church Street. (October 27, 1899) George L. Collins is having a neat fence built around his Ferndale property facing on Church Street and Ocean Avenue. T.J. King is doing the work. (June 21, 1904) Last Sunday we were permitted to sample a peach plucked from a tree now growing at the Ferndale home of George L. collins on Ocean Avenue. The tree is loaded with fruit, and the sample given us was both large and of a delicious flavor. (August 27, 1907) 1900 COLLINS, George 1856 Town Marshall married 10 years 3/3 Emma 1872 wife Edna 1891 dau Lee G. 1893 son Enod 1896 dau BLOCK 7, LOT 6 (THIRTY-FIVE FEET OFF NORTH SIDE), LOT 7, and LOT 8 (SOUTH 2) 362 BERDING STREET Mrs. C. Lewis is having her residence on Church Street enlarged and remodeled. When the carpenters and painters get through the lady will have one of the prettiest little homes in the town. (September 14, 1894) Work is progressing at the residence of Mrs. C. Lewis, which is being enlarged by the addition of a second story. The lady will have a commodious, comfortable and handsome home when the work is finished. (September 21, 1894) Mrs. Lewis' new residence, (her old one remodeled, rather,) on Church Street, is nearing completion, and is indeed a large and commodious structure. The lady can not boast of one of the finest residences in the town. The carpenter work thereon was done by Messrs Foster, Haywood and Briggs, and John Bogsted and assistant are executing the painting and decorating, and they are doing a first-class job. (October 12, 1894) Mamie Lewis has deeded to Mary O. Lewis 2 interest in the Lewis property on Church Street, Ferndale. (September 27, 1895) At the residence of the bride in Ferndale yesterday morning, March 16th, at 6:30 o'clock a.m. the Rev. R. Rodda joined in marriage Mr. John E. Foster and Mrs. Mary O. Lewis. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple departed for Eureka where they took the Pomona for a weeks stay in San Francisco. The enterprise joins with a host of friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Foster every happiness and success in life. May peace and plenty be theirs for all time to come. (March 17, 1896) A couple of new bay windows are being added to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Foster on Church Street. (May 19, 1896) Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Foster are making some neat improvements at their residence on Church Street. When completed their home will present a most attractive and handsome appearance. (May 29, 1896) T.L. Wilson has very neatly repainted the commodious residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Foster on Church Street. (June 23, 1896) Mrs. J.E. Foster of Ferndale is receiving a visit from her little niece, Miss Luther, of Eureka. (August 4, 1899) J.E. Foster and wife of Ferndale will take their departure about the 17th for a three months visit to the states of Illinois, Iowa and Ohio. Mrs. Foster's daughter, Miss Mamie Lewis, will accompany them as far as the metropolis but will then proceed to Boonville, Mendocino County, where she will spend the winter with friends. (November 7, 1899) I. Ferrier, who resided in this section about twenty years ago, arrived in Ferndale last week...he is a brother of Mrs. J.E. Foster of this place, whom he will visit for a week or two. (Jul 10, 1900) Ladies wishing tailor-make suits will find five hundred new fall samples, just received, at the Red Star Clothing House, and at the residence of Mrs. John Foster, Church Street. (September 10, 1901) Mrs. Larkin of Eureka was a guest at the home of Mrs. J.E. Foster on Church Street for several days last week. The lady is a niece of the gentleman named and returned to the county seat Sunday. (September 17, 1901) Last Wednesday another big sale of real estate took place in Ferndale, John E. Foster disposing of his lot, 50x100 feet, at the corner of Main and Brown Streets, on which are the Mirror Saloon, the Wilson barber shop and the Svendsen harness shop buildings, to B.O. Hart for $10,250. Mr. Hart also purchased the Foster two-story residence on Church Street for $3,000. He takes possession of the corner property on April 1st, and the residence property on June 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Foster desire a change of climate for awhile and John intends making a trip this spring to eastern Oregon and Washington to look into some land investments there. (March 28, 1902) B.O. Hart and wife will occupy their newly acquired home on Church Street, Ferndale, as soon as J.E. Foster and wife depart from this place. (April 25, 1902) 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) The Foster residence on church street, now owned by B. O. Hart, presents a greatly improved appearance since being elevated. It now rests on a new foundation, and is also to receive a fresh dressing of paint. (May 6, 1902) J.E. Foster and wife departed from Ferndale Wednesday on their way to Oregon and Washington. They are traveling overland by private conveyance and will be gone until fall at least. B.O. Hart, who purchased Mr. Foster's residence on Church Street, has taken up his abode there. (May 16, 1902) Huestis & Gracey have finished the repaparing and repainting of B.O. Hart's Church Street residence, and they did an a no. 1 job. (June 20, 1902) Obediah Silkwood, of Eureka, and an old time resident of this county, breathed his last at a quarter to six o'clock Wednesday morning at the Ferndale residence of his daughter, Mrs. B.O. Hart. About ten days ago Mr. Silkwood came to the Cream City for a visit, and Tuesday evening he and Mr. and Mrs. Hart were sitting around the fire enjoying a conversation before retiring... (November 27, 1903) Mary O. Foster to John E. Foster and Mamie Lewis, lots 7 and 8 in block 7 of Frances Division of Ferndale. (June 26, 1906) B.O. Hart, who has been engaged in the wholesale liquor business in Ferndale for some years, has sold his business to Silva Giacomini, proprietor of the Central Saloon, who will assume charge on the first of next month. Mr. Hart, who is at present in San Francisco, is expected home in a short time, and will begin preparations for his removal from this place. Mr. Hart has decided to locate in the state metropolis, where he will engaged in business. E.D. Daugherty, who has been engaged at Mr. Hart's wholesale store, will remain in the employ of Mr. Giacomini. (September 18, 1906) Silva Giacomini has sold his lease to the upper floor of the Paine building on Main Street to James Bartlett, the latter also purchasing Mr. Giacomini's furniture. Mr. and Mrs. Giacomini will occupy the B.O. Hart residence on Church street in the near future. (September 28, 1906) T.L. Wilson has been engaged this week in repapering the B.O. Hart residence on Church Street. (September 28, 1906) Silva Giacomini and wife are now domiciled in their new home in the B.O. Hart residence on Church Street, having moved into the dwelling yesterday. (October 16, 1906) S.P. Giacomini has purchased of B.O. Hart the house on Church street formerly occupied by Mr. Hart and wife and which Mr. Giacomini and family have been occupying. Mr. Giacomini also purchased of Mr. Hart the latter's lots in East Ferndale on Herbert Street. (February 17, 1911) Robert Guptill has completed the work of reshingling the Giacomini residence on Berding Street. (August 22, 1911) E. Calanchini has purchased of S.P. Giacomini the latter=s fine home on Berding Street and will take possession of the same on June 1st, when Mr. Giacomini will move to his ranch on the Centerville Road. (April 18, 1919) 1900 FOSTER, John 1857 Harnessmaker married 4 years Mary 1856 wife LEWIS, Mamie 1877 Stepdaughter BLOCK 7, LOT 9 and LOT 8 (NORTH 2) 386 BERDING STREET The Kerri Bros were at work Tuesday cutting down the big cypress trees in front of the Calanchini tenement, occupied by Robt Kerri and sisters. A new front fence is to be erected to take the place of the old one. (December 21, 1894) Robert Kerri and sisters have moved from C. Calanchini's tenement to the residence on Church Street recently purchased by Mr. Kerri from Mr. Ring. (January 31, 1896) Messrs. Morris and Burns are at work this week moving the one story tenement owned by Charles Calanchini to the back of his lot on the corner of Church and Brown Streets. A handsome new two-story front is to be built on to it and Mr. Calanchini and family will make it their future residence place. (January 31, 1896) Charles Calanchini has moved his family to his ranch near Ferndale where they will reside until the residence on the corner of Church and Brown Streets is remodeled. Mrs. Howe and family will occupy the house back of Roberts Hall vacated by them. (February 4, 1896) The family of Charley Calanchini moved down from the ranch yesterday into their new home, corner of Church and Brown Streets. (February 18, 1896) A few days ago the little son and daughter of P. Calanchini and wife decided to give the baby of the family a ride. A horse was grazing in the yard and securing a rope, they fastened one end of it to an old wash boiler and the other end to the animal. Then they put the baby in the boiler and started the horse. It proved a lively ride for the little one, but fortunately the child escaped unhurt. Children are children, sure enough. (September 29, 1896) Last Tuesday a fire started at the residence of Charles Calanchini the blaze breaking out back of the fireplace. Fortunately it was quickly extinguished and but little damage was done. Mrs. Calanchini, lying very ill with pneumonia in an adjoining room, heard the confusion, but was kept in ignorance of the real cause of it, and, in consequence, experienced no excitement, which might have proved been fatal to her in her critical condition. (March 18, 1898) Charley Calanchini, as soon as he moves his old dwelling to his lot on Shaw avenue, opposite the ME Church, will erect a fine new residence at the corner of Brown and Church Streets. (April 4, 1899) Born, in Ferndale, August 3d, to Phillip Calanchini and wife, a daughter. Charley is happy now; he has a family of two boys and two girls. (August 6, 1901) Carpenter Milnes is now employed in laying a regulation sidewalk along the north side of P. Calanchini's property on Church Street. it is Mr. Calanchini's intention, we understand, to erect a fine dwelling on this place next spring. (September 20, 1901) John Morris is at work moving Calanchini's barn back from the street line in order to get an approach thereto without a "hump" in the sidewalk. (November 12, 1901) P. Calanchini is having his Church street residence enlarged by a front addition two stories high and 16x32 feet in size, which will afford him and his family fur extra large rooms, two up stairs and two down stairs. The Kerri Bros are doing the work , and when it is finished Mr. and Mrs. Calanchini will have an attractive and commodious home. (September 19, 1902) The handsome two-story front, now being added to Phillip Calanchini's residence at the corner of Church and Brown Streets, is rapidly nearing completion under the supervision of the Kerri Bros, and will present a very attractive appearance. It is Mr. Calanchini's intention, we understand, to still further improve his town property in the spring. (October 31, 1902) Trousdale and Kropp are painting Chas Calanchini's recently enlarged residence in Ferndale. (March 27, 1903) Gib Crippen is at work this week remodeling the fence in front of the Calanchini property on Church Street. (April 17, 1903) Last Saturday evening a distressing accident occurred at the Port Kenyon warehouse. Mrs. Calanchini and little child were sitting in their buggy on the bank of the river when the horse they were driving became frightened by the noise made by the exhaust of a gasoline launch going up the river, and in starting to run cramped the buggy to such an extent that it was overturned, throwing the occupants to the ground with such force as to render Mrs. C. unconscious, although the little one came out of the mix-up unhurt. The lady was conveyed to her Ferndale residence by friends, where Dr. T.D. Ross, who was called to examine the nature of her injuries, discovered, that her jawbone was broken, he nose split, and that she was bruised about the body to a considerable extent. Yesterday Mrs. Calanchini was resting as easy as could be expected, but it will be a number of weeks before she will be fully recovered. (August 23, 1904) Another fire alarm was turned in about 10:30 o'clock Sunday morning and in a very few minuets our fire fighters were out with their apparatus. It was discovered, however, that the alarm was caused by the burning out of the chimney at the Calanchini residence on Church Street, and that no danger of a conflagration existed... (March 27, 1906) 1900 CALANCHINI, Philip 1854 Saloon Keeper married 13 years 3/3 Elverzia 1867 wife Ida 1888 dau Emelio 1890 son Henry 1895 son BLOCK 8 FRANCIS DIVISION OF FERNDALE BLOCK 8, LOT 1 188 FRANCIS STREET Smith Hart and wife moved this week into the residence formerly occupied by E. Merrill and family. (May 17, 1895) (NOTE: Merrill was here in 1885 - same lot and block??) Carpenter Milnes is building an addition to C.S. Spiller's residence in Ferndale. (August 10, 1897) Yesterday morning carpenter George Milnes fell at C.S. Spiller's house sticking a pinch bar into his hand, making a bad wound. (August 17, 1897) Thomas L. Wilson is engaged this week papering and painting Charles Spiller's residence on Francis Street. (October 8, 1897) A large number of young friends of Lute Spillers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spillers, of Ferndale, were royally treated at the Spiller's home on Francis street last Saturday evening, the occasion being in honor of Lute's fourteenth birthday... (January 30, 1900) FOR SALE: My 8-room cottage, including bath room and pantry, situated on Francis Street, Ferndale; also barn on place, all in good repair. Chas Spillers. (March 13, 1900) Charles Spillers has sold his residence in Ferndale to David Sorensen of the Island. (March 30, 1900) E.B. Carr and family moved into the Spillers residence on Francis Street yesterday. (June 5, 1900) Prof. I.W. Snowden and wife have moved into the residence on Francis Street, vacated this week by E.B. Carr and family. (July 9, 1901) Prof Snowden and wife are to discontinue housekeeping today, and will hereafter make their home at the American Hotel. (December 9, 1902) A.G. Sperber and wife decided not to move into the Sorensen's tenement on Francis Street, hence it is for rent. (December 19, 1902) $1500 -- House and lot on east side of Francis Street next to Francis property. Lot 100 by 50. Six room house on property, bathroom, sewer connections, etc, also barn. Good opportunity to secure a home not far removed from business section. (January 27, 1903) Geo W. Crippen has purchased of David Sorensen what is known as the Spillers house, next to Mrs. Grace Francis' residence, and he and his wife will occupy the same, as soon as it can be refitted. The sale was made by O'Neal and DeCarli. (March 31, 1903) Geo W. Crippen and wife moved Saturday last into their new home - the Spillers house, which Mr. Crippen purchased from D. Sorenson the other day. (April 7, 1903) George W. Crippen has sold his home residence on Francis Street, Ferndale, to John Hansen of the Occidental ranch. Mr. Hansen does not expect to occupy the dwelling until some time the coming fall. (February 28, 1905) George Crippen and wife are to take rooms in the Williams building, above the post office. The residence vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Crippen will be occupied by John Hansen and family, who have been living on the Occidental ranch in the marsh section for some years past. (November 10, 1905) John Hansen, whose lease to the Occidental ranch, west of Port Kenyon expires the first of the coming month, will move with his family to Ferndale next week, and will occupy the George Crippen residence, which the gentleman purchased a year or more ago. Mr. Hansen is a member of the Ferndale merchandising firm of Aggeler, Morrison, Hansen Co. and will devote his time hereafter to the mercantile business. (November 24, 1905) Carpenters Fred Johnston and Chris Hansen are at work making many improvements to the residence of John Hansen on Francis Street. (November 13, 1906) 1900 SPILLERS, Charles 1858 Harnessmaker married 17 years 1/1 Mary J. 1863 wife Luther 1886 son BLOCK 8, LOT 2 400 EUGENE STREET (newer house) C.E. Lund, Ferndale's new tailor, with his family, has moved into the tenement house of Mrs. R.W. Robarts on Upper Main Street. (August 25, 1893) S.C. Hart and wife moved this week into the Robarts tenement house on upper Main Street. (April 20, 1894) Messrs. McDermott and Lapp the San Francisco traders, who have been buying hides, etc. in this section, returned last week from the city. Mr. Lapp being accompanied by his wife. They have rented the residence near the Masonic Hall, formerly occupied by S.C. Hart and wife and will probably remain with us for a time. (May 31, 1895) Mrs. J.T. Wilson and family have moved into the Robarts residence opposite the Masonic Hall. (October 25, 1895) W.E. Barney and family moved over from Hydesville on Monday and are now located in the Robarts dwelling near the Masonic Hall. Mr. Barney went on duty at the Brick store Wednesday. (March 12, 1897) Stage Driver Baker of the Ferndale/Mattole route expects his family to arrive from Eureka this week to make their future home in Ferndale. They will occupy the residence on the corner of Eugene and upper Main Streets, recently vacated by W.E. Barney and family. (July 5, 1898) Henry Heffley moved Stage driver Baker's household affects out to Ferndale yesterday and Mr. and Mrs. Baker will occupy the Robarts house on upper Main Street, recently vacated by W.E. Barney and family. (July 29, 1898) George Branstetter and assistants last week completed a number of improvements to the residence of Mrs. R.W. Robarts at the corner of Eugene and Francis Streets. (March 13, 1900) Herbert Smith and wife moved this week into the Robarts house at the corner of Francis and Eugene Streets. (January 18, 1901) Herbert Smith and wife intend leaving for San Francisco...where they will probably reside. (February 26, 1901) Geo. Crippen and wife moved, yesterday, into the Robarts tenement house opposite the Masonic Hall. (March 1, 1901) Silva Giacomini and family, late arrivals from Petrolia, are now located in the Robarts house on Francis Street, recently vacated by George Crippen and wife. (April 17, 1903) Silva Giacomini has purchased of Will Kerri the lease of the upper story of the Paine building in Ferndale, and he and his family will occupy a portion of it. Mr. Kerri, we understand, has left Ferndale for good, and proposes trying his luck in South Africa. (August 11, 1903) R.W. Robarts and family are moving from their former North Ferndale home, recently sold to Jos Russ, into the Robarts house across the street from the Masonic hall. (November 6, 1903) Chas Frasier, who has purchased H.O. Duff's Ferndale barber shop, has moved his household goods into the R.W. Robarts dwelling on Francis Street. Mr. Frasier took possession of the Duff shop yesterday. (July 25, 1905) Charles Frasier has sold his Ferndale tonsorial parlors to J.R. Flynn, and expects to depart, with his family, in the course of a few weeks for Tulare County... (December 29, 1905) Yesterday, March 1st, the Ferndale Hotel suspended business, Messrs. Howell, the gentlemen who have been conducting the hostelry for some months, having decided to engage in another line of work. Mr. Howell, Sr. and family are now occupying the R.W. Robarts house on Francis Street. (March 2, 1906) Chris Christensen, now employed at the Mirror Saloon in Ferndale, moved his household goods from Rohnerville to this little city the first of the week. The gentleman and his wife are now occupying the Robarts dwelling on Francis Street. (March 20, 1908) Budd Dudley and family, who have been living in the Tyrrell residence on Rose Avenue, are soon to remove to the Robarts tenement on Francis Street. (March 9, 1909) Budd Dudley and family moved this week from the Tyrrell house on Rose Avenue to the Robarts place on the corner of Eugene and Francis Streets. (March 19, 1909) Mr. and Mrs. Neal Williams are to move soon from the Robarts tenement on Main Street to the L.M. Smith house, recently vacated by W.L. Burrill and family. (November 27, 1917) H. Frucht and bride are to occupy the Mrs. Amelia Robarts tenement on upper Main Street. (January 15, 1918) 1900 ROBARTS, Amelia 1859 married 20 years 8/4 Grace 1880 dau dressmaker Blanche 1883 dau Keith 1889 son James 1892 son BLOCK 8, LOT 3 and LOT 4 446 EUGENE STREET (see original home located at 120 BERDING STREET) Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Brice are to have their residence enlarged and renovated. Kirri Brothers are to do the work. (August 25, 1896) ...The wedding of Miss Gwendolin A. Brice, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.M. Brice, and Raymond Grinsell, son of Mrs. W.P. Grinsell, took place at the home of the bride's parents on Eugene Street, Saturday morning, June 22nd, at 10 o'clock...the living room had been most artistically decorated for the occasion. The wedding march was played by little Miss Lucille Robarts... (June 25, 1912) Contractor Will Flowers and assistants this week commenced the work of moving the Brice house from its present location on Eugene Street to make room for the new bungalow Mr Brice is to have built. The house has been purchased by Guy Bugbee, who will have it moved to a lot on Berding Street next to the residence of Mrs. Benjamin. It will be renovated and occupied soon by Mr. Bugbee and family. (July 19, 1912) James Scott and L.J. Stone have commenced work on the construction of the new bungalow to be erected for G.M. Brice and family in this town. (August 16, 1912) G.M. Brice and family this week moved into their fine new home recently completed, and which is one of the handsomest and most convenient in the county. They have a home of which they may with good reason be proud. The house is of the bungalow style of architecture, the plans having been drawn by Ackerman and Reese of Eureka. It consists of two stories and a roomy basement, in the latter being located the furnace which heats the house, also the stationary wash tubs and other conveniences. On the first floor are the parlor, living room, dining room and kitchen, while on the upper floor are four bedrooms. Besides these are numerous closets, pantry, bath rooms, etc., also a sun porch on the lower floor and a sleeping porch above. Everywhere are the most modern conveniences to be found, such as a laundry chute from the upper floor to the basement, ironing board which folds into the kitchen wall, an arrangement over the kitchen range to carry off the steam and odors of cooking, a cold air closet where by an ingenious arrangement a draught of fresh cool air is always circulating, besides laundry closets, drawers and other conveniences too numerous to describe here and which can only be appreciated after a personal inspection. With the exception of the kitchen all the floors of the house are polished, art squares covering them. The ceiling and walls are plastered and tinted and present a pleasing appearance. The interior woodwork is all in natural finish. The electrical fixtures are of brass and are in many unique and handsome designs. In the parlor and living room, which are connected by folding doors, are fireplaces, while in the north bedrooms are heaters connected with the furnace in the basement. The exterior is also most pleasing in appearance. A feature worthy of mention is the use of Eel River rocks in the construction of pillars supporting the porches, which seem particularly adapted for the purpose and form handsome columns. The house was constructed by Contractors L.J. Stone and James Scott, who may well be proud of their work. Hartley Bros did the wood and floor finishing and painting, Ray Kausen the electrical work, Ohman Bros of Eureka installed the heater, and the plumbing was done by the Kausen & Williams Co. The cement work and plastering was done by S.P. Arnhart of Eureka... (December 22, 1912) D.A. Francis and Frank Lesarda have completed the work of laying a new cement sidewalk in front of the G.M. Brice home and are now engaged in constructing a stone and cement wall in front of the property, which will add much to the attractiveness of this beautiful home. (March 11, 1913) The 90th anniversary of the birth of Mrs. Grace Francis, Ferndale's beloved pioneer lady, will be appropriately celebrated here next Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. M. Brice, when all of her immediate relatives will gather at this beautiful home to pay honor to one dear to their hearts...she was born in England on December 21st, 1826...coming to this country in 1841, she was five years later united in marriage to Francis Francis, now deceased... (November 19, 1916) Sparks from a chimney caught on the roof of Geo. Brice=s home in Ferndale about ten o=clock last Saturday evening and when the fire was discovered a hole had been burned in the roof and embers were falling through...(March 19, 1918) Miss Delia McCann, teacher in the Ferndale Grammar Schools, was taken suddenly ill last Wednesday morning at the home of G.M. Brice and family, where she resides...(December 17, 1920) At a pretty home wedding last Wednesday afternoon at five o=clock, at the home of the bride=s parents in Ferndale, Miss Letha Brice became the bride of Joseph S. Shaw. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jessie Heath of the Ferndale Congregational Church...(3/14/24) 1900 BRICE, George M. 1854 Stable Keeper married 24 years 6/6 Clara 1858 wife Herbert 1877 son Clerk Leslie 1879 son Clerk Gwen 1882 dau George 1884 son Letha 1886 dau Clifford 1888 son BLOCK 8, LOT 5 460 EUGENE STREET Theo Brown and family moved on Friday of last week into the residence of Miss Stiers on Eugene Street, formerly occupied by E. Merrill and family. (February 11, 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) Arthur Chope, of Eureka, is now employed in Faulkner's blacksmith shop in Ferndale. He and his family will reside in the Stiers residence on Eugene Street. (May 29, 1900) Arthur Chope is moving his household effects to Eureka this week, where Mrs. Chope is now conducting a lodging house on 4th Street. Arthur tells us he will continue blacksmithing in Ferndale for a time at least. (September 22, 1903) Town Clerk G.W. Dungan has purchased the Miss Stiers house and lot in Ferndale next to Geo M. Brice's residence. G.W. is looking particularly smiling of late, and we wouldn't wonder a particle if something was going to happen. If we conjecture correctly Rohnerville is to lose one of her most worthy ladies. (May 24, 1904) Carpenter Bert Matthews is doing some repair work on the Stiers residence on Eugene Street, recently purchased by G.W. Dungan. It is Mr. Dungan's intention, we are told, to offer it for rent as soon as he has the building thoroughly renovated and repaired. (June 3, 1904) G.W. Dungan is making extensive improvements at the Stiers house on Eugene Street, which he purchased a few months ago. (July 26, 1904) T.J. King, the Ferndale carpenter, expected to complete the work of building an addition to the house on Eugene Street, owned by G.W. Dungan. (April 7, 1905) Deed: Almira Stiers to Alta R. Dungan lot 50x100 feet, 200 feet east of corner of Francis and Eugene Streets in Ferndale. (August 29, 1905) W.F. Reis and family are to occupy the residence on Eugene Street, recently vacated by T.D. Dungan and family, and will soon be comfortably settled in their new quarters. (April 3, 1906) Tuesday evening the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Dungan on Eugene Street was placed under quarantine by Health Officer Dr. L. Michael, the occasion of the quarantine being the illness of Ruth, the little daughter of Mrs. Dungan, who is suffering with scarlet fever... (March 27, 1908) G.W. Dungan offers his residence on Eugene Street, Ferndale for sale. (June 2, 1908) G.W. Dungan and family have decided to leave Ferndale and will locate in Marshfield, Oregon. Mr. Dungan will go north probably about the first of the month and will be followed later by his family...Who will take his position with the Citizens' Furniture Company is not known... (July 16, 1909) Garland Dungan, who has had charge of the undertaking parlors in Connection with the Citizen's Furniture and Undertaking Co., leaves tomorrow for Marshfield, Oregon, where he expects...Mrs. Dungan and daughter Ruth will follow in a few weeks. (August 3, 1909) Peter Schmidt, the Ferndale harness maker, has bought the residence property of G.W. Dungan and wife on Eugene Street and will move in about the first of the month. (August 27, 1909) Alta R. and Garland W. Dungan to Peter H. Schmidt, lot 50 by 100 feet on south side of Eugene Street, 200 feet east of corner of Francis and Eugene Streets, Ferndale. (September 17, 1909) ...marriage...Alice McWhinney of Eureka and George E. Pierson of Ferndale...coming to Ferndale, where they will make their home in the pretty cottage recently purchased by the gentleman from Peter Schmidt...Mr. Pierson is a popular young business man of Ferndale, where he has made his home for many years, being engaged in the cigar manufacturing business here with W.A. Bartlett under the firm name of Bartlett & Pierson...He is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Pierson of this town... (September 29, 1911) Peter Schmidt and family, who have resided in Ferndale for several years past, will leave next Sunday for Ione, Amador County, where they will make their future home. (September 29, 1911) Joseph Goff has purchased the E.A. Pierson house on Eugene Street, occupied by Geo. Pierson and family, and with his wife will take up his residence there shortly. Walter Garner has purchased of Mr. Pierson, Sr., the latter's other house on upper Main Street, at present occupied by S.V. Morrison and family, and will take possession July 1st. (March 24, 1914) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goff moved Wednesday from the Hansen tenement in East Ferndale to the Pierson home in the upper part of town, which they recently purchased. (March 27, 1914) Joseph Goff and resigned his position at the Ferndale Market, and will leave in a few days for Crescent City... (December 12, 1916) Mrs. C.C. Alford is to occupy the Goff's home on Eugene Street, made vacant by Mr. and Mrs. Goff's intention of leaving for Crescent City. (December 15, 1916) Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson of Ferndale are soon to occupy the house recently vacated by Jos. Goff and wife. (January 30, 1917) The Joe Goff place on Eugene Street, occupied by Walter Anderson and family, has been sold to John Christiansen of the Island. Mr. Christiansen and family expect to move to Ferndale in about a month. (December 27, 1918) J.E. Godfrey has purchased the John Christiansen home on Eugene Street and with his family will take possession in a few days. (June 24, 1921) Home for Sale. The J.E. Godfrey home on Eugene Street Ferndale for sale for cash or terms. Inquire at residence. (1/1/26) Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Reid of Groveland, Tuolumne county, arrived in Ferndale recently and will make their home in this town, Mr. Reid having purchased the American Hotel barber shop from the former proprietor, Harry Lance. Mrs. Reid before her marriage was Miss Edith Pixton of Ferndale. Mr. Reid will be assisted in the management of his business by Hugh Evans, an experienced barber, who arrived here a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Reid are to make their home in the Godfrey house on Eugene Street. (2/21/30) G.P. Thibeault and family of this town are shortly to move into the J.E. Godfrey house on Eugene Street. They have been residing in the Williams apartments on Main St. (3/26/26) 1900 CHOPE, Arthur 1860 Blacksmith married 8 years 2/2 Sadie 1874 wife Arthur 1893 son Minfred 1898 dau BLOCK 8, LOT 6 and LOT 7 480 EUGENE STREET J.A. Fike...putting up new fences in front of...residence in Ferndale. (February 15, 1895) Mrs. J.A. Fike of Ferndale is paying Mrs. Nellie Kistner of the Island a visit. Mrs. Fike has been an invalid for a long time past, a this is the first time in several years that she has been outside of her own home. (August 8, 1899) M. Alice Fike has filed for declaration of homestead on lots 6 and 7, of block 8, Francis Division of Ferndale. (August 10, 1900) Ted Francis and family will move into the Fike home in Ferndale, Mr. Francis having sold his Salt River place to M. Canty, who will take possession on the 16th. (September 10, 1901) (NOTE: Ted Francis moved to L.M. Smith tenement) Dolly Fike...resident of Eureka... (September 6, 1901) Young Mr. Hunter, late of Oklahoma, who with his mother, brothers and sister now reside in the Fike house in southeast Ferndale, was one of Roosevelt's Rough Riders and knows the President well. He says he is a born leader of men. (January 3, 1902) Mr. Smith and family of Williams creek are now located in the Fike house in Ferndale. (March 7, 1902) Mr. Smith, who resides with his family in the Fike house, and who has been working in Brice's Ferndale livery stables... (August 1, 1902) Ed Smith, late of Brice's stables, and whose family reside in the Fike house, has gone to Eureka to seek employment. (August 26, 1902) J.B. McCurdy and family are to occupy the Fike residence at the corner of Church and Eugene Streets, as soon as the dwelling can be prepared for their reception. (October 10, 1902) J.B. McCurdy and family moved last week into the Fike residence on Eugene Street. (November 4, 1902) The dwelling house at the corner of Church and Eugene Streets, belonging to Miss Dollie Fike of Eureka, is being reshingled. (October 18, 1904) Sanford Morrison, a member of the Kausen & Williams Hardware Co., of Ferndale, has purchased the residence on the corner of Eugene and Church Streets belonging to Miss Dolly Fike. (January 9, 1906) M. Alice and Horace Fike to Lafayette Morrison, lots 6 and 7 of block 8 in Francis' division to Ferndale. (February 2, 1906) Carpenter T.J. King started work Wednesday putting a new foundation under the house recently purchased by Sanford Morrison in Ferndale. (April 20, 1906) Sanford Morrison and family, who has been making their home in North Ferndale, moved the latter part of last week into the Fike residence on Eugene street, now the property of Mr. Morrison. (May 1, 1906) Carpenter T.J. King is at work making improvements to the Sanford Morrison residence on Eugene Street. An addition will be built to the residence. (May 8, 1906) Shortly after eleven o'clock last Tuesday forenoon the sounding of the fire alarm called out the Ferndale Fire Department to subdue a lively blaze at the Sanford Morrison home on Eugene Street in the upper part of town. The fire had gained great headway when the alarm was sounded, but two streams of water were shortly brought to bear on the burning structure and the flames conquered. The furniture was moved out by volunteers and but little was destroyed, though some was damaged by water. The fire was caused by a gasoline stove which was leaking. As Mrs. Morrison was lighting the fire the gasoline on the outside of the burner ignited and in a moment the room was in flames. The alarm was at once given by Mrs. Morrison and in a very short time the firemen were on the scene and succeeded in saving the building. The damage will amount to several hundred dollars, which is covered by insurance. A shed near the back of the house also caught fire and was partially destroyed... (June 9, 1911) Earl Spencer and mother moved from the Russ building this week to the Morrison house on Eugene Street. (February 4, 1916) Mr. and Mrs. Earl Spencer have taken up their residence in the Williams building, over the postoffice. (January 23, 1917) 1900 FIKE, James 1840 widow 1/1 Dollie 1875 dau School teacher 145 BERDING STREET (Old Berding Home - originally located at: 361 BERDING STREET) BLOCK 8, LOT 8 131 BERDING STREET The family of Enos Sweasey moved up from the Ocean House last Saturday and are now living at Mrs. Morrissey's house at the head of Church Street. (February 16, 1897) Little Katie Sweasey...home of her mother on Church Street... (June 7, 1901) The funeral of little Katie Sweasey, who passed away at the home of her parents on Church street early Friday morning from the effects of plenissy, was held in the Ferndale Catholic Church...she was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Enos Sweasey, Mr. Sweasey being at present in the gold fields of Alaska, to whom the fatal illness of his little daughter has not yet been communicated... (June 11, 1901) Enos Sweasey, wife and family, will take their departure from Ferndale on today's Pomona for San Francisco where Mrs. Sweasey and children will reside with relatives... (September 6, 1901) G. Frame now occupies the Morrissey house on Church Street. (December 17, 1901) Bridget Morrissy to Willis W. Williams, Dec 21, 1912, Lot 8 of Blk, Francis Div. (December 31, 1912) Mrs. A. Burgess, who has been a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gibson on Berding Street the past few months, has again taken up her residence in the Morrissey tenement on Berding Street. Miss Pearl Landergen of Honeydew, who is attending school in Ferndale, will make her home with Mrs. Burgess. (April 7, 1911) At he home of Mrs. A. A. Burgess on upper Berding Street... (April 11, 1911) George Haywood and family, of the Mayflower ranch, have moved to Ferndale for a time and will make their home in the Burgess tenement on Berding Street. (May 1, 1917) Wallace D. Burgess has petitioned the superior court for letters in the estate of his mother, Lizzie Burgess, who died December 24, 1916, leaving a house and lot in Ferndale valued at about $1000 and securied and doubtful value...(February 18, 1921) 1900 SWEASEY, Enos 1860 Miner married 10 years 2/2 Katie 1862 wife Archie 1892 son Charles 1894 son BLOCK 8, LOT 9 117 Berding The family of H.O. Duff, who is now conducting a barber shop in Ferndale moved up from Petrolia Tuesday and are living in the Francis tenement house on upper Church Street. (October 3, 1902) Mrs. G. Francis' tenement house on Church street, formerly occupied by Enos Sweasey and family, is receiving a new coat of shingles. (October 7, 1902) Mrs. X.L. Davis and family of North Ferndale have rented the Francis house on upper Berding street and as soon as weather conditions permit will move to the same. (February 26, 1909) This week the household goods of Mr. and Mrs. X.L. Davis were moved from North Ferndale to the Francis tenement on upper Berding street, wherein the family will hereafter make their home. (March 5, 1909) Mrs. X.L. Davis and Miss Stella Gillespie have opened dress making parlors at the home of Mrs. Davis on Berding Street. (November 5, 1909) The Francis tenement on Berding street lately occupied by August Reynolds and family, has been rented by James Gillispie, Jr. (November 29, 1912) Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Reas of Port Kenyon are to move to Ferndale and will make their home in the Francis tenement on Berding Street. (November 17, 1914) Mr. and Mrs. Niels Halkjar have moved from the Francis tenement on upper Berding Street to the residence recently vacated by M. Stafford and family, who have moved to their fine new bungalow on Fifth Street. (November 17, 1914) During the heavy wind of last Monday night the old residence at the head of Berding Street, opposite the F.J. Rushmore home, was blown off its foundation and settled to the ground about two feet from its old location. The porch remained stationary and was torn loose from the rest of the building. The house, which was unoccupied at the time, is one of the old landmarks of Ferndale and is owned by the Francis Land & Water Company. The foundation had rotted to some extent, which was probably the reason that the wind had sufficient force to move it...(2/13/25) 1900 CENSUS ??? BLOCK 8, Unsurveyed 154 FRANCIS STREET A.N. Wittman has moved one of Mrs. Francis' buildings across the street next to the house occupied by J.H. Trost... (September 17, 1886) Mrs. Francis is to have constructed two hundred feet of cement walk and fence in front of her residence in Ferndale. (July 28, 1896) Work has commenced on the cement fence and sidewalk at Mrs. Grace Francis' residence. (August 14, 1896) The concrete fence and walk in front of Mrs. Francis' residence will be a handsome piece of work when completed. The fence will be finished in colors. The main body will be natural cement, the post and base blue, and the panels red. Howard Gay is superintending the job. (September 4, 1896) T.L. Wilson is repainting the exterior of Mrs. Grace Francis' fine residence in Ferndale and he is doing a fine job. Thomas Levi is a skilled "knight of the brush." (May 18, 1897) Mrs. Grace Francis is building a large addition to her already commodious and handsome residence in Ferndale. (October 12, 1897) The Haywood brothers have completed the big rear addition to Mrs. Grace Francis' residence. (October 22, 1897) While descending the stairs in her residence the other evening, Mrs. Grace Francis slipped and fell and was quite badly bruised. Fortunately she was not seriously injured. (December 6, 1898) Miss Grace Francis, the eldest daughter of Eugene Francis, accompanied by her grandmother, Mrs. Wilson, reached Ferndale Wednesday from their home in the State of Washington. From Red Bluff they made the trip across the mountains on horseback, and came to visit relatives here. Miss Francis is about 16 years of age, and her father is the oldest son of Mrs. Grace Francis and a brother to Henry, Fred and D.A. Francis. It has been a good many years since Eugene saw Ferndale. (August 4, 1899) Last Saturday Mrs. Grace Francis served a dinner at her Ferndale home to Mrs. Kitty Prince, her husband, two sons and two daughters, of the Loleta section. Kitty was raised by Mrs. Francis, and for years she served as a domestic in the Francis home, assisting that pioneer lady in her many duties, and Mrs. Francis has not forgotten her. Kitty's four children, though Indians, can all read and write, and the family are quite prosperous. (December 3, 1901) Old gentleman Perry, who has been employed at the Francis home in Ferndale for a number of years past, is having a fine camp wagon fitted up...purpose to travel for a time... (May 2, 1902) On Wednesday night of last week, some one entered Mrs. Grace Francis' residence in Ferndale by the way of a back window, but he did not tarry long, owing to the fact that there was a stir upstairs, which probably frightened him away. Nothing was missing and the chap was probably after something good to eat. (February 10, 1903) Wednesday evening, June 1st, 1904, at 8 o'clock , and in the parlors of the spacious Cream City residence of Mrs. Grace Francis, the grandma of the happy young bride -- and by the way this was the pioneer lady's first grandchild to embark on the matrimonial sea -- Mr. Rollin Stanton Feenaty and Miss Grace Marrienne Robarts, both of Ferndale, took the solemn vows that united them as man and wife. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Phillip Coombe, of San Francisco, the bride and groom standing under a cluster of beautiful noral wedding bells, and attending them were Miss Blanche Robarts, sister of the bride, and Mr. Wallace Feenaty, the Loleta School teacher, and a brother to the groom. For the happy occasion the interior of the Francis home had been beautifully decorated, and witnessing the impressive service were the many relatives of the contracting parties and just a few intimate friends...The bride was attired in white crepe de chine over white taffeta silk, with a beautiful tulle wedding veil, and in her hand she carried a bouquet of pretty roses and maiden hair ferns. The bridesmaid wore cream silk, trimmed in colonial lace, a cream lace hat with pink roses, and also carried a bouquet of maiden hair ferns and cream roses. Both young ladies presented a charming appearance, in fact it was one of the prettiest home weddings ever solemnized in Ferndale...After June 10th, they will be "at home" in Ferndale, at their Main Street residence, already equipped and furnished by the happy young benedict for the reception of his bride...Mr. Feenaty, whose former home was in Hydesville, and where his mother and family have for long years resided, is bookkeeper for the Russ, Early & Williams Co. of Ferndale, and for some time past has held that responsible position...The lady of his choice is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Robarts, of Ferndale, and in this little city she was born and here she grew to womanhood... (June 3, 1904) Isaac Davis commenced work Wednesday reshingling the residence of Mrs. Grace Francis in this town. The whole structure will be given a new roof. (October 18, 1907) Carpenter T.J. King yesterday completed the work of reshingling the Francis residence on Francis street. (April 7, 1908) Last evening at the home of his mother, Mrs. Grace Francis, on Francis Street, Richard Henry Francis, one of the best known residents of Ferndale, passed away after an illness of short duration...born 1863 in Ferndale...on his return to Ferndale some twelve or fifteen years ago he was associated with his brother, D.A. Francis, for a number of years in conducting the Francis Bros. hardware and plumbing establishment in this place... (March 28, 1911) 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) Mrs. Grace Francis, 88 years of age, left Ferndale Wednesday morning for a visit to relatives in San Francisco and Oakland and to see the exposition. She was accompanied on the trip by her granddaughter, mrs. John Shaw, and by Mrs. Oren Williams. Mrs. G.M. Brice and R.W. Robarts, daughters of Mrs. Francis as well as other Ferndale relatives. (August 13, 1915) Grandma Grace Francis has been quite ill the past week at her home in Ferndale. For a time, owing to her advanced age of 96 years, her condition was considered serious, but she has rallied nicely, her many friends will be glad to learn. (March 3, 1922) Mrs. Grace Francis, the oldest pioneer woman of Ferndale, passed to her final reward last Wednesday afternoon, death coming at 2:30 o=clock at her home here after an illness of about four weeks, hear death being due to the infirmities of old age...(March 17, 1922) ...George Mount Brice and Clara Francis were married on June 18, 1876, in the old Francis home in Ferndale...four people who were present at the wedding on June 18, 1876, these being Mrs. J.W. Kemp, W.T. Smith, Mrs. Amelia Robarts and D.A. Francis...(6/25/26) 1900 FRANCIS, Grace 1826 married 54 years 12/6 Decimas 1868 son Hardware Dealer married 3 years 2/2 Gertrude 1873 daughter-in-law Francis 1898 Grandson Loie 1899 granddaughter Richard H. 1864 son (single) Hardware dealer PARK At the meeting of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce last Monday evening a movement was started to acquire a picnic ground and dance pavilion in Ferndale. The need for these has long been felt here, as there is no place in the town where a large picnic can be held...the need for an athletic ground was also voiced, an dit was brought out that the new high school athletic grounds may be available for a town baseball team, football and other sports...(January 13, 1922) A goodly number of interested citizens last Sunday morning paid a visit to the Francis ranch in the upper part of town, the site of the proposed fair grounds, picnic grounds and athletic field, which it is desired to acquire for public use...(March 3, 1922) Amusement grounds without racetrack Chamber=s decision...meeting of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce...public sentiment seemed to be practically unanimous that the Francis tract was the logical place for the amusement ground, and that it would be advisable to locate it there even if it were not possible to lay out a racetrack as had been originally planned. It was brought out that the purchase of ten or eleven acres would be all that would be necessary, and that the cost would be somewhere around $10,000...(May 5, 1922) An adjourned meeting of the Ferndale town trustees was held last Monday evening for the purpose of considering matters in connection with the proposed new public park and playgrounds and the proposed new sewer system I the northwesterly part of town...For the park the amount necessary has been set at $20,000, which will go for the purchase of the land and necessary improvements...(May 12, 1922) The acquisition of a baseball ground and mammoth dance pavilion for Ferndale is assured. The project will be handled by the Ferndale Fire Department and already more than $11,000.00 has been guaranteed by the people of the town to finance the proposition, the success of which is now a certainty...The Francis tract, from which the five acres will be purchased by the Firemen, is ideally located for the purpose to which it will be put. It is within a few steps from the center of town, has fine drainage, and is smooth and level. It will require but little work to make it into the best baseball field in the county...(August 11, 1922) It is now practically a certainty that the Ferndale Firemen will have their mammoth dance pavilion in readiness for use during fair week. The cement blocks for the foundation were placed in position the first of the week, lumber is being placed on the ground daily, and Contractor William Flowers with a large crew of workmen will commence actual construction work today. The pavilion will be 80x174 feet in size, with a kitchen in the rear 16x40. It will be of substantial construction, with shingled roof, and a first-class pine floor will be laid...The new bridge at the head of Berding Street to connect with the grounds is being built this week by D.A. Branstetter and W.O. Davis. A substantial structure is being constructed, with cement abutments, and it will be amply wide to handle large crowds. The grounds were surveyed this week...and prove to be ideally located for a full size baseball field, with ample parking space...(August 11, 1922) The Firemen=s big dance pavilion in Ferndale is nearing completion. The floor is all laid, and is being put in condition for dancing by a large sanding machine, brought from San Francisco by the Cream City Mechanical Co. Especially for the purpose. The dance floor will be 60x140 feet in size, giving 8400 feet of clear dancing space, railed off. Around this will be room for all the spectators and seats for the dancers, ten feet on each side of the floor and twenty feet in the front giving room for many hundreds of people. There will be two rows of seats on each side, thus assuring ample seating accommodation...(September 8, 1922) The grand ball given by the Ferndale Firemen last Saturday evening in their new pavilion was a great success in every way. An immense crowd was in attendance and all enjoyed the evening thoroughly...(October 27, 1922) The Ferndale Firemen are making good on their dance pavilion in Ferndale. It will be remembered that something over $12,000 was raised by private subscriptions for the purchase of five acres of land and the building of the big pavilion. The first dances were given during fair week, and already a neat surplus has accumulated. Those who subscribed money are to be paid off as soon as funds are on hand, and last Thursday evening $1500 was returned to subscribers, leaving a surplus of about $1000 on hand for an emergency fund. Each subscriber has been given a number and these numbers have bee placed in a box, to be drawn out as rapidly as funds are on hand to make payments...(November 17, 1922) A large number of young cypress trees are to be planted along the south line of the Firemen=s new park in Ferndale. When grown these trees will make a splendid hedge and do much to beautify the park and cut off an unsightly view. The trees were donated to the Firemen by Chris Rasmussen of Port Kenyon, whose kindness is appreciated. (March 2, 1923) At a special meeting of the Ferndale Fire Department held last Friday evening another payment, amounting to $950, was made toward wiping out the indebtedness on the park and pavilion in this town...with this payment a total of $3500 has been paid off by the Firemen since their pavilion was opened last September...(May 18, 1923) George Heney of Ferndale went to San Francisco this week to purchase new equipment for his cleaning works to replace that which was destroyed by fire recently. A new building to house the cleaning works is to be erected on the property of the Firemen=s Park Association in this town and Mr. Heney=s office will be in the Brown building on Main Street, recently vacate by Architect W.M. Klepper. (9/5/24) Unknown parties have called upon themselves the denunciation of the Ferndale firemen and the people of the town by wanton damage which they have done at the Firemen=s Park. A fine brick oven which had been built for the use of campers has been destroyed, articles stolen and other acts of destructiveness committed...(1/25/24) Town Clerk Sophus Christensen, as a representative of the Ferndale Fire Department, spoke to the board regarding the taking over by the town of the Firemen=s Park property of approximately five acres. It was the offer of the Firemen to give the town a deed for same and in return to take a long lease on the property at a nominal rental, probably $1 a year. This proposition was agreeable to the town board and was to be taken up by the Firemen at their monthly meeting last evening...(3/6/25) At a meeting of the Ferndale Fire Department last Thursday evening another payment amounting to $1100 was made toward reducing the indebtedness incurred in the purchase of the Firemen=s Park of five acres and the erection of the big dancing pavilion. The indebtedness is now reduced to $900 and will doubtless be completely wiped out with the next few months...the original indebtedness was around $12,000...(1/16/25) BLOCK 9 FRANCIS DIVISION BLOCK 9, LOT 1 BLACKSMITH SHOP BUILDING (East one-half) Mark Bugbee's blacksmith shop is being reshingled. (October 6, 1893) Saturday evening last was probably one of the most exciting nights the town of Ferndale ever experienced, and from all indications our people had every reason to be in a decidedly excited frame of mind. About 8:30 o'clock our fire alarm made known the fact of the existence of a blaze in our midst...in the building adjoining the M. Bugbee blacksmith shop at the corner of Ocean avenue and church Street. The fire was first discovered by George Smith, as he was returning to his home in that vicinity, who gave the alarm....The origin of the blaze is now known beyond the shadow of a doubt to have been incendiary, and was but the beginning of a well planned scheme to lay our little city in ashes. When first discovered the flames were found to be in the rear of the building mentioned above, and had made such headway before the fire department succeeded in getting to work that the saving of the buildings or the prevention of the spread of the flames to the adjoining structures seemed almost an impossible task. After our firemen got down to business and after all the available water had begun playing on the flames it was soon evident that the conflagration was being checked and the danger of the spread of the fire need not be apprehended. During the time the firemen were at work, however, the roofs of the nearby buildings were on fire several times, but through the prompt and efficient work of our fire laddies the flames were quickly extinguished. Sparks from the blazing buildings were constantly alighting on the roofs of the Aggeler, Morrison, Hansen Co's warehouse, the old Dunn blacksmith shop, the Russ building and Brice's stables, and it is indeed lucky that one or more of these buildings did not become ignited. The structure in which the flames originated was completely ruined, while one side of the roof of Mr. Bugbee's blacksmith shop and the west end of the barn were quite badly burned. The gentleman's residence at the rear of the burning buildings, was also damaged to some extent. After the conflagration had been placed under control and while D. McGregor was returning to his home he found it necessary to enter his barn on account of the uneasy movements of his horse which in some way had made his escape from the large box stall in which he is kept. Mr. McGregor found the stall door closed but no sooner had he opened it than he learned that an attempt had been made to burn him out. The stall was full of smoke and as soon as the draft was allowed to enter the room a good sized blaze sprung up which kept the gentleman decidedly buy for some little time before he was able to get the better of it. The fire had been set in the bedding of the stall, a newspaper having been used to increase the blaze. Had not the animal's movements been heard by the gentleman the result striven for would have been accomplished. The news of this second attempt to burn our town, as may be imagined, did not help to allay the excitement of our people, but when about eleven o'clock our fire bell again rang the excitement had reached fever heat. This last blaze was discovered by Druggist J.H. Ring upon stepping onto the back porch of his place of business to take a survey of the surroundings as is his usual custom before retiring. A glimmer through one of the windows of the large barn in the rear of the Patrick butcher shop held his attention, for the reason that Mr. Ring discovered sparks dropping from the second story to the ground floor of the building. As soon as he had assured himself that his eyes had not deceived him he aroused our people. For the second time in less than three hours the fire department was again called out. Investigation soon proved, however, that this blaze had not gotten under headway when so opportunely discovered by Mr. Ring. A few buckets of water were sufficient to check the flames and dispel the fear of another and more serious disaster. Chaff and straw had been packed against the north side of the building on the upper floor and the match touched several hours before in all probability. Two good sized holes had been burned through the flooring while the joists and studding had also been eaten into by the blaze... (May 9, 1905) ...Mr. Mark Bugbee is to have a new blacksmith shop to take the place of the old one which was so badly damaged by fire last Saturday night. When it became known that the fire which worked the damage to Mr. Bugbee was set for the sole purpose of burning the town of Ferndale, our business men and others concluded at once and rightly that the loss should not be taken as a personal one but rather as a community loss, for there was left no room in doubt that the Bugbee property was fired imply as a means to an end. Consequently and immediately a subscription paper was set in circulation...every property owner approached gladly... (May 9, 1905) Carpenter James Scott commenced the work this week of building M. Bugbee's new shop on Ocean Avenue to take the place of the one recently destroyed by fire. It is expected to have the building in readiness for Mr. Bugbee's occupancy in a couple of weeks. The gentleman will have a roomy and convenient place of business. (May 19, 1905) Carpenter L.J. Stone of Waddington has been assisting the past few days in the erection of M. Bugbee's new blacksmith shop at the corner of Ocean Avenue and Church Street. The building will probably be ready for occupancy within the next few weeks. (May 23, 1905) M. Bugbee desires to inform the public that his new shop on Ocean Avenue is now completed and that he will be ready for business on Monday, June 5th. (June 2, 1905) Blacksmith M. Bugbee is now settled in his fine new shop at the corner of Church Street and Ocean Avenue, and is ready to do all work... (June 13, 1905) ...a shop next door to the blacksmith shop of M. Bugbee & Son. (May 11, 1915) G.G. Burgess of Eureka has rented the blacksmith shop of M. Bugbee & Son in this town, which he will conduct in future. The gentleman will be joined by his family at the end of the school term, and they will make their home here. (October 14, 1921) Guy Bugbee, who has been engaged in ranching on the Bugbee place at Grizzly Bluff the past few years, is to return to Ferndale to make his home and will again conduct his blacksmith shop at the corner of Ocean Avenue and Berding St. J.E. Godfrey, who has been conducting the Bugbee shop, will move to his former location opposite Roberts Hall. The change will be made January 1st. (12/19/24) George C. Burgess has closed up his blacksmith shop in Ferndale and has accepted a position with Burgess and Burgess, in their general merchandise store at Rio Dell...(3/28/24) Margaret Bugbee to Robert Allison Bugbee...Lot 1 & N1/2 of Lots 9 and 10, block 9, Francis Div, Ferndale, Gift. Margaret Bugbee to Robert Allison Bugbee and Guy Andrew Bugbee...SE cor. Eugene and Church Streets, Ferndale, gift. (7/24/25) R.L. Cathey, a well known former Ferndaler, has accepted a position in Guy Bugbee=s blacksmith shop. The late Mr. Cathey has been conducting a shop at Englewood. (5/6/26) Guy Bugbee and family of this town are to make their future home in Santa Rosa...Lee Cathey has rented Mr. Bugbee=s blacksmith shop and will conduct the business in future. (11/1/29) CARPENTER SHOP BUILDING (west one-half) Eastman and Branstetter Bros. the popular Carpenter Shop firm intend building an addition to their shop on Ocean Avenue. Increase in business demands larger quarters. (October 13, 1893) Eastman and Branstetter Bros, the enterprising proprietors of the Ocean Avenue Wagon and Carpenter Shop have been making a fine improvement about their place of business during the past month... (February 9, 1894) Notice is hereby given that we, E.G. Eastman and R.F. Elkins, both residents of the Town of Ferndale, have this day entered into and formed a partnership for the purpose of carrying on a wagonmaking and general carpenter business in the said town of Ferndale. 6/25/94. (June 29, 1894) Walter and George Branstetter on Tuesday last sold their interest in the carpenter and wagon making business of Eastman & Branstetter Bros to R.F. Elkins, and the firm name is now Eastman and Elkins. (June 29, 1894) Dissolution of partnership...Notice is here by given that the partnership heretofore existing between E.G. Eastman and R.F. Elkins under the firm name of Eastman and Elkins has this day be dissolved by mutual consent. E.G. Eastman retiring...dated May 16, 1895 (May 17, 1895) Frank Elkins cut one of his hands quite badly at his shop on Ocean Avenue Friday. He allowed it to come in contact with a band saw. (November 24, 1896) Messrs. C. Kinzel and C. Hansen, both of North Ferndale, have purchased the Frank Elkins Mechanical Shop on Ocean Avenue, and will take possession of the same next Monday, May 1st. They will carry also a full line of moldings, sashes, doors, etc. Mr. Elkins, we understand, is to go ranching. (April 28, 1899) Messrs. Kinzel and Hansen took charge of the Elkins's mechanical shop on ocean Avenue, May 1st. (May 5, 1899) Messrs. Kinzel and Hansen, who have leased the Elkins Mechanical shop on Ocean Avenue, Ferndale, make their bow to the Enterprise readers in this issue...turn out all kinds of wood work, such as house furnishings, turning, band sawing, cabinet work, butter boxes, churns, water troughs, tanks, pulleys, all kinds of wagon work, etc. (May 9, 1899) Chris Hansen, of Kinzel and Hansen Mechanical shop was struck in the eye yesterday morning by a knot which flew from a board he was cutting on a circular saw. He received quite a bruise... (May 26, 1899) James Watson, a carpenter and cabinet maker from Santa Rosa, is now employed at Kinzel and Hansen's shop on Ocean Avenue. (October 31, 1899) Chris Hansen, of the firm of Kinzel and Hansen, returned Sunday from San Francisco, where he selected new machinery for their woodworking shop on Ocean Avenue. They have found the building occupied by them too small and will soon move into new quarters to be constructed for them by C.T. Schreiner on the site where Charley's shop now stands. (October 23, 1900) Kinzel & Hansen are now located in their new shop on Ocean Avenue, next door to the Schreiner-Fennessey blacksmith shop. (March 26, 1901) J.N. Jensen has resigned his position at G.M. Brice's livery stable and is again engaged in the painting business, with a shop next door to the blacksmith shop of M. Bugbee & son. (May 11, 1915) (IS THIS ON THE NEXT PROPERTY - MAKE SURE new 1905 building had room for this) BLOCK 9, LOT 2 COOPER SHOP BUILDING (West ONE-HALF) COOPER SHOP BUILDING (WEST ONE-HALF) E.H. Finney, late of Santa Rosa, with his family has located in Ferndale. Mr. Finney is an artificial stone mason, contractor and builder, and has opened up a shop next to Eastman & Elkins. We trust his venture will prove a success. (July 13, 1894) An alarm of fire was sounded in Ferndale at 8:30 o'clock Friday evening, and the blaze was discovered to be in the rear of P. Calanchini's small one story building, next to R.D. Dunn's blacksmith shop on Ocean avenue, occupied as a dwelling place by Joel Briggs and Jno Sanders. The hose was quickly run out and attached to the hydrant at the Pearsall's corner, and in a few minute water was pouring onto the flames and the fire was soon extinguished. Mr. Dunn had a number of farming implements and quite a quantity of iron stored in the front room of the building, all of which was removed without damage. and in another part of the house were a number of butter boxes and considerable lumber, belonging to Frank Elkins, but this the fire fortunately did not reach. Messrs. Sanders and Briggs lost their bedding and a few other traps, but the entire damage amounts to but little. The building itself was of small value before the fire, and now it is worth less. It will hardly pay to repair it. (March 17, 1896) H. Hope and W.E. Matthews have formed a co-partnership in the painting business. they will conduct two shops, one in the Brelle Building on lower Main Street and the other in the building next to Kinzel and Hansen's shop on Ocean Avenue. The gentlemen are prepared to do all kinds of house, sign and carriage painting at satisfactory prices. (January 23, 1900 ) Herbert Briggs, who has been connected with the Ferndale Exchange for a number of months past has resigned his position in that office and has accepted employment with Hope & Matthews, the painters. (February 2, 1900) Hope and Matthews, the painters, have dissolved partnership. (March 23, 1900) Messrs. Huestis & Gracey, who recently formed a co-partnership, are now prepared to do all work in the line of painting, decorating, etc., and their business announcement appears on page on e of this issue. You can find them at their shop on Ocean Avenue, opposite A. Berding's residence. (June 2, 1902) Painters Huestis and Gracey are at work repainting and repapering the interior of the Giacomini residence on Ocean Avenue. (February 13, 1903) The advertisement of Mowery & Francis, general contractors, appears in today's issue, and they announce that at their Ferndale warehouse on Ocean Avenue they will hereafter carry a full stock of cement, lime and all plastering materials. M. Bugbee, the blacksmith, is to be in charge of the warehouse and by calling on him at his blacksmith shop you can obtain prices and be accommodated. (August 5, 1904) D.A. Francis has sold his interest in the contracting firm of Mowery & Francis to Mr. Mowery, who will hereafter conduct the business alone. Mr. Francis may decide to go below in a short time to accept one of the several good business openings offered him. (August 26, 1904) BLOCK 9, LOT 3 (10' WEST SIDE OF LOT) & LOT 4 (40' EAST SIDE OF LOT) Ferndale Building Association to A. Berding. West 10 feet of lot 3 and east 40 feet of lot 4, in block 9, Francis Division to Ferndale. (April 1, 1902) A. Berding has ordered the lumber for a 50x70 foot warehouse, which he is to erect on the lot on Ocean Avenue which he recently acquired from the Ferndale Building Association. The structure is to rest on a concrete foundation, is to have solid walls and is to be divided into two compartments for the use of the tenants of his Main Street building -- the Aggeler Bros and the Francis Store. (April 1, 1902) The material is being hauled for the big new warehouse which A. Berding is to erect on Ocean Avenue next to the Russ building for his tenants the Aggeler Bros and Francis Bros. C.F. Rackliffe will superintend its construction. (May 6, 1902) Messrs. Rackliffe, Hansen and Crippen started work last Friday on the erection of A. Berding's big new warehouse on Ocean Avenue next to the Russ Building. (May 27, 1902) C.F. Rackliffe and crew have A. Berding's big new warehouse on Ocean Avenue about completed. it is a roomy, substantial structure, and the front is quite ornamental. (July 3, 1902) The factory of the Pacific Curtain Fixture Co., soon to be started in Ferndale, will quite likely be located in the A. Berding warehouse on Ocean Avenue, next to the Russ building. (November 24, 1903) (no) A movement has been started by the Danish people of this valley looking to the acquiring of a hall in Ferndale where social times, dances and lodge meetings may be held. It is stated that the Blum warehouse property next door to the Faulkner building is under consideration and a committee is now at work securing the necessary finances to purchase the property and remodel the building for the purpose desire. (1/18/29) Work on the Danish Hall building in this town is progressing nicely. When the remodeling is completed there will be a good-sized lodge hall and various smaller rooms upstairs, with a social room, spacious banquet hall, kitchen and other rooms downstairs, the whole making a very convenient and attractive building. (7/5/29) The Dannebrog and Danish Sisterhood Lodges of Ferndale have named a governing board for their new hall in this town, which is now practically completed and will be occupied in the near future...on the board of control are J.J. Hansen and Mrs. Elise Christensen from Ydun Lodge and C.H. Rasmussen and Mrs. J. Hynding from the Sisterhood lodge...(9/20/29) The work of remodeling the building purchased by the Danish ladies=...from H.C. Blum is now in progress. (6/7/29) H.C. Blum has made a decided improvement to his property on Ocean avenue adjoining his warehouse property. An old building which was on the lot has been torn down, the lot cleaned and graded and a substantial fence built in front, which has been neatly painted. (5/22/25) Danish hall to be dedicated on Thursday, October 10th...(10/4/29) BUILDING, EAST SIDE OF LOT: H Chope, carriage and sign painter and paper hanger, has opened a shop on Ocean Avenue. (December 2, 1898) H. Chope, carriage and sign painter and paper hanger, has opened a shop next door to Faulkner's blacksmith shop on Ocean Avenue. (December 9, 1898) BLOCK 9, LOT 3 (40' EAST SIDE OF LOT) BLACKSMITH SHOP Eugene Chick has resigned his position as blacksmith at Mazeppa and is now in the employ of R.D. Dunn, the Ferndale Blacksmith (July 14, 1896) R.D. Dunn has sold his blacksmith shop in Ferndale to Eugene Chick...Mr. Dunn is thinking strongly of going to the Alaska Gold fields in a couple of week. (April 23, 1897) Eugene Chick purchaser, assumed control of the Dunn Blacksmith Shop... (April 26, 1897) R.D. Dunn is again in charge of his old blacksmith shop on Ocean Avenue, having succeeded Eugene Chick to whom he sold the business several months ago. (January 4, 1898) R.D. Dunn and George Woods except to start next week for the Yukon... (January 14, 1898) T.J. Faulkner has secured the R.D. Dunn blacksmith shop on Ocean Avenue and will hereafter conduct the same. Mr. Faulkner is a first class workman... (January 28, 1898) R.D. Dunn, wife, and little daughter Katie expect to take their departure that last of this week for Alaska... (January 28, 1898) Mrs. Dunn will not accompany her husband to Alaska... (January 28, 1898) Joseph Spillers is soon to except a position with T.H. Faulkner, with whom he will learn the blacksmith's trade. (August 29, 1899) Blacksmith T.H. Faulkner will move next Monday from his former place of business on Ocean Avenue to his commodious new shop opposite the Brice stables. (September 29, 1899) E. Weaver of Ferndale has decided to go out of the express business and has purchased the building on Ocean Avenue formerly occupied by T.H. Faulkner as a blacksmith shop. Ted is now engaged in remodeling the structure on those premises and will shortly open a heavy hardware store therein. He will be ready for business in a few days. (October 31, 1899) E.A. Weaver's heavy hardware store is now open for business on Ocean Avenue in the building formerly occupied by T.H. Faulkner. (November 14, 1899) T.J. Lewis and E. Weaver have formed a partnership in Ferndale for the manufacture of woven wire mattresses, combination and top mattresses of every description, lounges, parlor suits, etc. Their place of business is in the old Dunn blacksmith shop on Ocean Avenue, which has been remodeled throughout for their reception. (January 26, 1900) Lewis & Weaver are turning out a large number of woven wire mattresses there days at their Ocean Avenue Shop. they do all kinds of repairing, and also deal in second-hand furniture, which, when it leaves their hands, is as good as new and does not cost a fancy price, either. Their upholstering is said to be unequaled in the county, all their efforts being concentrated in but one direction -- satisfactory work at reasonable figures. (February 27, 1900) Lewis & Weaver, manufacturers of woven wire mattresses, etc., whose place of business is on Ocean Avenue, have dissolved partnership. Mr. Weaver retiring. As will be seen by a notice in this issue, Mr. Weaver has again engaged in the express business in Ferndale, and will deliver packages for ten cents or upwards, according to size and distance. (April 24, 1900) Peter Bennett has purchased an interest in the Lewis Manufacturing Company of Ferndale and Messrs Lewis & Bennett will hereafter deal extensively in all kinds of household furniture. (November 26, 1901) G.C. Frame is now connected with Lewis & Bennett in the Lewis Manufacturing Co. George ran the West Point dairy the last three years. (December 27, 1901) The firm of Lewis & Bennett are to install at their furniture and wire mattress factory in Ferndale, a planer and band saw, which will be run by a gasoline engine. (January 7, 1902) Peter Bennett has sold his interest in the Lewis Manufacturing Company, of Ferndale, to Geo Frame. The firm now stands Lewis & Frame. Mr. Bennett retired Tuesday. (January 24, 1902) Lewis and Frame have leased the second story of the YMI building from SH Paine for five years, and will use it in their furniture manufacturing business, as well the lower story. (February 7, 1902) end part 6