Ferndale Notes ~ Ferndale, Humboldt County, California. Part 5 of 27
From the Ferndale Enterprise and the Book of Deeds at the Humboldt
County Court House.
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Of the Ferndale Concert Band, Monday evening's Standard has the following
to say: "Yesterday's atmosphere was in striking contrast with that of
Saturday, allowing the Ferndale band to in a measure retrieve the
opportunity which the weather-sulkiness of the day previous deprived them
of. At half past nine o'clock the musicians appeared in the vestibule of
the Vance House and for nearly an hour discoursed selections which
entranced musical experts in the large audience of listeners who were
unprepared to hear such combined melody and harmony furnished by the Cream
City band. The correct and critical execution was warmly commended by the
San Francisco visitors." (March 1, 1901)
The Ferndale Concert band gave a very creditable entertainment at Fortuna
last Saturday evening... (March 12, 1901)
East Sunday the Ferndale Concert Band will give a sacred concert at the
Occidental Pavilion in Eureka, under the direction of Miss Carrie Clare.
(March 19, 1901)
Ferndale Concert Band: Roberts Hall tomorrow (April 12, 1901)
Ferndale Concert Band, on Main Street, in front of the American Hotel,
tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock... (May 10, 1901)
The Ferndale Band commenced its series of summer street concerts last
Saturday evening in front of the American Hotel. It is understood that
this attraction will continue for several months, alternating between
different points on Main Street. A large assemblage listened to the music
rendered by this popular band that evening, at the close of which an
enjoyable dance took place in Roberts Hall, lasting until midnight, the
band furnishing music for the occasion. (May 14, 1901)
H.H. Neibur is placing a regulation sidewalk in front of his property on
the east side of Church Street. (June 14, 1901)
The Ferndale Concert Band gave its last concert on the street for the
season last Friday night, quite a number of our town and valley people
listening to the music. A dance in Roberts hall followed the rendition of
the program, which was well attended and greatly enjoyed by lovers of the
light fantastic. It has been decided by the members of the band to give
bi-monthly concerts, followed by a dance in Roberts hall this winter, under
the direction of Professor Flowers. Our merchants, as well as many
individuals, have expressed their willingness to assist the boys in this
move, which will be the means of affording our people a chance to
pleasantly pass two evenings a month, at least, during the long winter
months. (October 1, 1901)
Professor F.B. Flower and Eugene Matthews returned to Ferndale Sunday
evening from Crescent City, where they had been in attendance at the fair
at that place. The Humboldt orchestra, of which these gentlemen were
members, and which furnished music for Del Norte's exposition, gave
excellent satisfaction... (October 8, 1901)
A brass band has been organized in Eureka...the band will be under the
supervision of Prof. Frank B. Flowers, who has already established a
reputation in this county by his thorough training of the Ferndale band.
Mr. Flowers will also continue to instruct the Ferndale band. (October 18,
1901)
Walter Simmons, late of Rohnerville, but now employed in Paine's butcher
shop, has joined the Ferndale Concert Band. He plays one of the alto
horns. (November 12, 1901)
Tomorrow evening, the 14th and again on Saturday evening, the 28th, the
Ferndale Band will give a concert in Roberts hall, followed by the
customary social dance...solicits the patronage of the public on these two
occasions, particularly, for the organization finds itself at the present
time in need of funds to meet expenses. In fact, the band is behind in its
financial obligations, and it is essential that a sufficient sum of money
should be raised to meet these obligations by the first of the year. The
people of this section should take an interest in the band's welfare, and
should lend it not only a moral but a financial support as well. It takes
money to pay for an instructor, buy new music, etc. and the members of the
band, as we all know, reap no financial benefit to speak of for the time
and labor they give. Let us then all unite this month in a liberal
purchase of band concert tickets, whether we are able to attend the
entertainments or not, and thus assist the band boys at a time when they
need our help. The Ferndale band is a credit to our little city and
locality, and a musical organization of the kind we might say is an
essential in our town. We need a band; we have a good one, so why not
support it?... (December 13, 1901)
Prof Flowers organized Sunday an auxiliary to the Ferndale Concert Band,
made up of several young people, whom the Prof will instruct one evening in
a week. (March 11, 1902)
A Ferndale correspondent to the Times says: Master Otto Kausen, the seven-
year-old son of E.F. Kausen, of North Ferndale, bids fair to perpetuate the
musical reputation of the family. Under the tutelage of his grandfather,
young Kausen is rapidly mastering his chosen instrument - the violin. In
recognition of his talent in this direction, Master Kausen was recently
made the recipient of a handsome and costly violin, a present from his
father. We have no hesitation in predicting a successful career for this
young disciple of his worthy grandfather. (March 25,1902)
The Ferndale band gave its last concert for the season in Roberts Hall last
Saturday night, followed by a dance, a large number being present. From
now on the band will hold concerts on Main Street every two weeks. (April
22, 1902)
H.C. Blum sold last week for H.H. Neibur the latter's two and three tenths
acres of land on the east side of Church Street, on which stands the Band
Hall, to Neils P.A. Grundst, of Eureka. Rumor has it that the purchaser is
to establish a brewery there, but whether or not there is anything in the
report we are unable to ascertain. (May 20, 1902)
N. Grundt, of Eureka, who recently purchased the Niebur property on Church
street, Ferndale is soliciting subscriptions throughout the valley to erect
a hitching shed on the above named place, and is meeting with much
encouragement. We understand that he will charge $5 a year per individual
for the privilege of hitchen horses in the shed, providing he can raise
enough money to warrant his venture. (June 10, 1902)
S.A. Ward, business mgr of the Ferndale band... (May 23, 1902)
Prof. Flowers has resigned as director of the Eureka Brass Band and will
hereafter devote his whole time to the Ferndale Band. (June 17, 1902)
Manager Ward of the Ferndale Concert Band informs us that during the past
thirty-two months $4,686.15 has been the total gross earnings and
subscriptions received by him... (November 18, 1902)
At Friday's night's meeting of the Ferndale Concert Band it was decided to
disorganize for the winter. While the merchants and the citizens of this
section have contributed very liberally to the support of the band, yet the
receipts are wholly inadequate to meet the expenses, hence the boys find
that a discontinuance for a time is unavoidable... (November 18, 1902)
A subscription paper was in circulation in Ferndale this week for the
purpose of raising funds with which to again secure the services of Prof.
Frank Flowers as director of the Ferndale Concert Band. We understand that
nearly enough money has been subscribed and that Mr. Flowers, who is at
present in Kansas, has been sent for. It looks like we will have street
concerts again this summer, as well as social dances in Roberts Hall by the
band. (February 27, 1903)
Eugene Matthews will serve for the present as director of the Ferndale
Brass Band. (April 3, 1903)
Kausen Orchestra of Ferndale furnished the music...at Rio Dell... (May 19,
1903)
Prof Hendricks, who arrived in the Cream City a couple of weeks ago to take
charge of the Ferndale Brass Band, departed on yesterday's steamer en route
to his home at Carson City, Nevada... (June 16, 1903)
S.A. Ward, business mgr of the Ferndale Band, received a letter yesterday
from Prof F.B. Flowers of Kansas City, in which it is stated that Mr.
Flowers has decided not to return to Ferndale, as he had intended... (July
7, 1903)
...Prof Frank Flowers...has finally decided to return to Ferndale... (July
28, 1903)
The Ferndale Brass Band, under the direction of Prof. Flowers, will give
street concerts nightly in Ferndale during the fair. Prof Flowers is due
to arrive here next Sunday from Kansas City. (August 4, 1903)
Last week Manager Ward received the new uniforms for the members of the
Ferndale Band, and the boys will make their first appearance in their new
suits at the Ferndale Fair today. The new uniforms are the regulation
military band uniform, and are decidedly neat and attractive. (September 6,
1904)
It is probable that the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce will take in hand the
management of the Ferndale Concert Band in the near future, or at least
this is the move Manager Ward of the latter organization desires. For many
months past our band has been having a "hand to mouth" existence, and Mr.
Ward feels that if something is not done shortly to place the organization
on a firmer financial basis it cannot much longer exist... (June 13, 1905)
...The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce met in special session...to consider
the question of raising revenue to meet the expenses of the Ferndale
Concert Band. Some little discussion was indulged in regarding the matter,
but on one subject there was a unanimity of opinion -- that the band must
not be suffered to disorganize on account of lack of funds....a soliciting
committee was appointed...to interview the merchants of Ferndale and others
who will be asked to do their share toward keeping the Ferndale Band in
existence... (June 27, 1905)
Steps are being taken preparatory to reorganizing the Ferndale Band, that
the town may not be without music at its coming celebrations. (April 12,
1907)
Last Friday night about a dozen of the young men of the town met at the
Band Hall on Church Street to talk over the matter of organizing an
athletic club in this town, with purposes similar to that of the Island
Club, now being successfully conducted... (May 14, 1907)
Rev. A.B. Roberts is now actively engaged in organizing a band among the
members of the F.M.A.A... (January 5, 1909)
The advertised meeting of the members of Ferndale's old band for Wednesday
evening at the band hall on Berding street for the purpose of talking over
the matter of reorganizing the band for semi-monthly street concerts the
coming spring and summer, was a "fizzle" of the first water, but four of
the old band boys putting in an appearance...For years the members devoted
ten nights of each month to the band's service, and that too without any
personal remuneration...They have nothing but good wishes for the
organization of a new band among the younger set and would no doubt help to
advance the proposition in a financial way, but to take up their
instruments and begin the old grind would require some little deliberation
upon their part. (January 8, 1909)
This evening the Ferndale Military and Athletic Association will celebrate
its first anniversary at its meeting place, the band hall on Berding
Street... (March 9, 1909)
Some fifteen or twenty men and boys met at the old band hall Friday night
to inaugurate a gymnasium club in Ferndale. The matter was discussed at
some length and another meeting set for next Friday evening, when, if
enough members are secured, the club will be formally organized...
(September 28, 1909)
Last Saturday evening in Robarts hall a big crowd gathered to listen to the
first public indoor concert given by the Cream City Concert Band of this
town...director, Prof. Ball...The band was organized about year ago under
the direction of L.M. Smith, who gave the boys a good start, so that when
Prof. Ball took charge he found them in the right way to learn rapidly,
which they have certainly done...A neat sum of money was realized from the
concert, which will be devoted to the needs of the band... (November 23,
1909)
Last Tuesday evening a meeting was held at the band hall on Berding Street,
at which time a new musical organization was formed to be known as the
Ferndale Concert Band. The organization starts off with something over
fifteen members... (July 8, 1910)
...the Eureka Herald comments on the brass band situation in Ferndale, and
the article, while somewhat overdrawn, as it was no doubt intended to be,
is worthy of perusal, especially if you are familiar with the troubles of
the Cream City musicians: "The man who wrote "Why Don't The Band Play?"
should be in Ferndale these days for two bands are trying to play the same
tune with the same instruments and under the same band name. For the last
year and half, the Cream City Concert Band has been rending the air of Eel
River Valley with sweet tunes and dulcet notes and others things harmonious
Professor Ball has been the leader of the band but he left a few weeks ago
and Horace Winslow succeeded him as leader. Now appears another band in
Ferndale town, under the leadership of Professor Frank Flowers, the well
known Eureka band master, and this organization boldly adopts the name of
the Cream City Concert Band. The first rehearsal was held Wednesday night
with more sweet tunes, dulcet notes, etc. And some of the players in the
Cream City Concert Band claim ownership of instruments in the Cream City
Concert Band (the other one) and court proceedings are threatened to get
hold of the big bass drum and the E flat cornet and some of the other
necessaries of a first class brass band organization. Lawyers have been
interviewed and it is said that there is every likelihood of the matter
being taken into the courts for settlement. In the meantime, Ferndale is
in for a treat of brass music and the bass drum is doing duty at the old
stand without knowing what moment the court may order it to work under a
new baton and to be thumped by a new thumper." (July 12, 1910)
T.J. King and Harold Kausen this week finished the work of reshingling the
band hall on Berding Street. (July 26, 1912)
Jorgensen Bros. Are fitting up the building on Berding St. known as the
band hall, for a mechanical shop. The building has been moved from its
former location and machinery is being installed. (11/11/27)
At a meeting of the Village Club held last Monday evening...an offer was
received from R.H. Smith and A.W. Blackburn to give to the club the band
hall on Berding Street, which is on property purchased some time ago by
Messrs. Smith and Blackburn. The building could be remodeled for clubhouse
purposes, it is believed, and the offer is now under consideration. The
ladies expressed their appreciation to Messrs. Smith and Blackburn for
their offer and decision will be reached in the near future regarding the
matter. (1/28/27)
BLOCK 5 SHAW ADDITION tc \l1 "BLOCK 5 SHAW ADDITION
BLOCK 5, LOT 1, LOT 2, LOT 3, LOT 4, LOT 5 and LOT 6 tc \l2 "BLOCK 5, LOT
1, LOT 2, LOT 3, LOT 4, LOT 5 and LOT 6
BLOCK 5, LOT 7 tc \l2 "BLOCK 5, LOT 7 , 8, 9
727 ROSE AVENUE
Hugh D. Smith to W.F. Ries, lot 7, Shaw's division, Ferndale. (January 29,
1909)
Will Benjamin, the Ferndale concrete worker, has the contract for placing a
new concrete walk in position at the new home of W.F. Ries and family on
Rose avenue. (March 5,1909)
W.F. Ries is having a barn erected on his property on Rose Avenue. (August
11, 1911)
W.F. Ries this week sold his home on Rose Avenue to Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Winkler, who will take possession of the place probably about November 1st.
Mr. Ries and family will probably rent a home in Ferndale for the present
but may buy or build another home later on. (September 5, 1913)
W.F. Ries and family have rented the home of Peter Beck and family, who are
shortly to move to Berkeley to reside. (July 17, 1914)
W.F. Ries and family have taken up their residence in the Peter Beck house,
which they have leased. (August 4, 1914)
J.H. Brenner has moved his household goods from the Christensen cottage,
near the high school building, to the lower story of the Fred Winkler
residence on Rose Avenue. Mrs. Brenner is visiting her parents, and other
relatives in Tacoma, Washington. (August 10, 1914)
Contractors Slingsby and Sweet have commenced to enlarge and remodel the
residence on Rose Avenue recently purchased by Mrs. F. Winkler from W.F.
Ries. (August 14, 1914)
Fred Winkler and family have moved from the Mills cottage in East Ferndale
to their home on Rose Avenue, recently purchased from W.F. Ries, Mr.
Winkler has enlarged and improved the residence. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Brenner
will occupy the first floor and Mr. Winkler and family the upper part.
(October 2, 1914)
Walter Simmons and wife have rented the Winkler tenement on Rose Avenue.
Mr. Simmons recently accepted a position with the Brightman and Calanchini
meat market. (December 19, 1916)
F.R. Mathes, who recently purchased the Dinsmore jewelry store in Ferndale,
returned to this town Monday evening from a short trip to San Francisco,
bringing with him a bride...Miss Gertrude Helen Wendt of that city...will
make their home in the Winkler flat. (May 6, 1921)
Dr. and Mrs. W.A. Pulver this week moved from the Winkler tenement to the
Giacomini house on Shaw Avenue, near the American Hotel. (May 18, 1923)
For rent--The second flat with 6 nice rooms furnished, besides bathroom and
washroom, also front and back porches, on B.F. Winkler=s place, Rose
Avenue., Ferndale. (May 25, 1923)
Mrs. Neales and son, of Cape Mendocino, have moved to Ferndale and taken
apartments in the Winkler home on Rose Avenue, that the boy may attend
school here. (8/8/24)
At the parsonage of the Ferndale Methodist Church last Wednesday evening at
seven o=clock, Rev. David Miller officiated at the ceremony which united in
marriage Arthur Matthews and Miss Edith Miner...will be at home to their
many friends at the Winkler apartments in Ferndale...(8/10/28)
BLOCK 5, LOT 10 tc \l2 "BLOCK 5, LOT 10
741 ROSE AVENUE
Mrs. W.M. Michel has purchased a lot on Rose Avenue from Mrs. I. Shaw and
has a contract to James Scott to erect her a commodious two-story residence
thereon. The lumber for the structure is now being hauled. (August 23,
1898)
Contractor James Scott has started work on Mrs. W.M. Michel's new residence
in East Ferndale. (September 6, 1898)
...the family of Dr. Michel will move into their new residence on Rose
Avenue this week. (November 15, 1898)
The Michel residence on Rose Avenue is being painted. (July 18, 1899)
Will Smiley, the genial proprietor of the Capetown Hotel, arrived in
Ferndale Tuesday evening and left for his Bear River home Wednesday
morning. He was accompanied by his wife, who has been visiting at the Rose
Avenue home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W.M. Michel, for the past two or
three weeks. (May 4, 1900)
Death Dr. W.M. Michel...died Monday evening at his home in Ferndale...Rose
Avenue...born in 1840...graduated in 1861 at Georgetown Medical
College...In 1866 he was married to Miss Lucy Dennis...he practiced a year
in Blocksburg and settled in Ferndale about 17 years ago with his wife and
family. Shortly after coming to Ferndale he purchased what is now Alford's
drug store and gave up the practice of medicine to conduct that business.
Since disposing of the business Dr. Michel lived a retired life. Survived
by his widow: four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Robert Porter, of Eureka;
Mrs. William Smiley, of Ferndale; Miss Miriam Michel of Eureka; Mrs. John
McClellan of the Bridgeville section; Maynard Michel, of Rohnerville; and
William Michel of Scotia. (June 19, 1908)
The Dr. Michel place on Rose Avenue, which has been offered for sale, has
been taken off the market and will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Will Smiley
and family. (July 17, 1908)
Chev. Turner has purchased the Michel house in Ferndale and with his family
expects to take up his residence there about February 1st. (January 3,
1911)
Lucie A. Michel to C.M. Turner, Jan. 3, 1911, Lot 10, Blk 5, Shaw's
Division (January 13, 1911)
Chev. Turner and family moved last Tuesday from North Ferndale to the
Michel house, recently purchased by them. (January 13, 1911)
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Caltoft yesterday commenced moving their household goods
from the Poole house in North Ferndale to the Turner residence, where they
have taken rooms... (April 18, 1911)
The residence of C. Turner on Rose Avenue has been improved by the
application of a coat of paint to the exterior. (May 21, 1912)
A deal was concluded a few days ago whereby Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Turner sold
their home on Rose Avenue to Mr. and Mrs. Neal Friel, who will take up
their residence there shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Turner, we are informed, are
undecided as to their future location, but may decide to go north to Oregon
and engage in ranching. (September 5, 1913)
C.M. Turner and wife to Neal and Catherine Friel, 9/15/13, lots 10 and 11
in block 5 shaw division (September 23, 1913)
Mr. and Mrs. Chev. Turner, who recently sold their home on Rose avenue with
the intention of moving away from Ferndale, have about decided to remain
here and may build a new bungalow in the near future. (October 7, 1913)
Neal Friel and family have moved from the Friel residence on Rose Avenue to
the Mrs. H. Welch place in East Ferndale. (March 20, 1917)
Mr. A. Beatty and family, who recently came from Alaska, have taken up
their residence at Mrs. N. Friel=s home. Mr. Beatty is now employed by the
Ferndale Meat Market. (November 15, 1918)
Dr. Oliver Barron, wife and the latter=s sister, who recently arrived from
Mississippi, are now settled in Ferndale and will reside in the Friel
apartments on Rose Avenue...will practice his profession in this town, with
offices next door to Alford=s drug store...(July 15, 1921)
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schmidt have moved from the Friel apartments in East
Ferndale to the Reed house on Main St. (6/19/25)
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Friel, who have resided in Eureka for several years
past, moved back to Ferndale, their former home, the last of the week and
are now living in the Friel house...(8/21/31)
Dr. O.B. Barron and Miss Hazel Barron, of Ferndale, were united in marriage
Monday, Feb. 25, at the parsonage of the First Baptist church in
Willits...will make their home in the Mrs. C. Friel residence on Rose
Avenue, where rooms have been fitted up for their occupancy...(3/7/24)
1900
MICHEL, William 1839 Physician
married 31 years 6/6
Lucy A. 1845 wife
Miriam 1877 dau artist
Lucy 1880 dau
William 1881 son butcher clerk
LOVELL, Ira 1852 boarder saloon keeper
TUNZINI, Charles 1875 boarder saloon keeper
BLOCK 5, LOT 11 tc \l2 "BLOCK 5, LOT 11
Mrs. S. Mason has purchased a piece of land adjoining the Michel home on
Rose Avenue and will erect a residence thereon. (February 23, 1900)
...C. Turner, who recently purchased the Michel home on Rose Avenue, has
purchased the adjoining lot from Mrs. Mason, a former well known resident
of this place. (April 4, 1911)
Sarah Mason to C.M. Turner and wife; April 3, 1911; lot 11 blk 5, Shaw's
div, Ferndale. (April 14, 1911)
BLOCK 5, LOT 12 tc \l2 "BLOCK 5, LOT 12
Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Mills this week sold their home in East Ferndale to Mrs.
M. Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Mills have purchased of H.D. Smith a lot on the
corner of Rose avenue and Herbert Street and will have a bungalow erected
there the coming summer. For the present they will make their home in the
Williams flat over the postoffice. (February 6, 1914)
Hugh D. Smith to Edwin C. and Mildred Mills, 2/4/1914, lot 12 of Blk 5,
Shaw's Div, Ferndale. (February 20, 1914)
William J. Flowers is soon to commence the erection of an up-to-date
apartment house on the land in East Ferndale which he recently purchased
from Mrs. Mildred Mills. Apartments in Ferndale are always in demand and
Mr. Flowers is to be congratulated upon his enterprise in planning to help
relieve the housing situation here. (3/12/26)
Mr. and Mrs. John Brazill, Jr., moved this week from the Flowers apartment
in East Ferndale to the Enos house in North Ferndale, which has been
remodeled and renovated for their occupancy. (8/30/29)
At a quiet wedding last Monday morning at seven o=clock, in the Ferndale
Catholic parsonage, John Brazill, Jr. and Miss Margaret Fletcher, both of
this town, were united in marriage...will make their home in the Flowers
apartment house in East Ferndale...daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.H.
Fletcher...for some time past she has held a position in the dry goods
department of the Russ, Aggeler, Williams, Co...For some years past he has
been connected with the Marcussen Grocery Co...(8/6/26)
BLOCK 6 FRANCIS DIVISION tc \l1 "BLOCK 6 FRANCIS DIVISION
BLOCK 6, LOT 1, LOT 2, LOT 3 and LOT 6 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 1, LOT 2, LOT 3
and LOT 6
(LOT 6: Katie Casanova said circa 1905-1906 a man named Tom Perry lived
here - small cabin like home)
LOT 6: The big merry-go-round is located on the lot back of Dr. Ring's
residence, and the kids are blowing themselves. (August 29, 1902)
LOT 6: A number of gypsies are camped in the vacant lot at the rear of Dr.
H.J. Ring's residence. (June 5, 1903)
BLOCK 6, LOT 4 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 4
423 CRAIG STREET
The Theo Brown house has been moved to the foot of Brown Street. (July 31,
1900)
Orrin Williams is remodeling the Brown tenement house near the Catholic
church. (March 8, 1901)
Small boys have been breaking the windows and otherwise meddling with the
Brown house on the street at the rear of Dr. Ring's residence. A
continuance of this mischief, boys, will surely get you in to trouble.
(June 24, 1904)
BLOCK 6, LOT 5 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 5
BLOCK 6, LOT 7 and LOT 8 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 7 and LOT 8
400 BERDING STREET
A new foundation is being placed under Dr. Ring's residence. (November 17,
1893)
The family of Dr. Ring of Ferndale take their departure today for Eureka
where they will reside for a time, and where the children will take
advantage of the schools of that city. The doctor, however, will remain in
Ferndale to attend to his practice. (January 7, 1898)
J.N. Lund and family are to move from the Mitchell place in North Ferndale
to the Dr. Ring residence on Church Street. (January 14, 1898)
Dr. Ring's family who have moved to Eureka, are to occupy the B. Robinson
residence in the east part of the city. (January 14, 1898)
J.N. Lund and family have moved from North Ferndale into Dr. Ring's
residence on Church Street. (February 8, 1898)
Harry O. Dudley and wife, of the Island, are to move into Dr. Ring's
residence in Ferndale, to be vacated by J.N. Lund and family, who's new
residence in Trost's addition is ready for occupancy... (January 3, 1899)
Harry Dudley and family moved Saturday into their new residence in Francis
addition to Ferndale. (March 28, 1899)
House mover John Morris and crew are at work moving Dr. Ring's barn,
residence and tank house to the lot in Francis' addition recently purchased
by the doctor who will erect a handsome residence on the site of the old
dwelling at the corner of Brown and Church Streets. (April 4, 1899)
Dr. Ring is having his lot on the corner of Church and Brown streets filled
in with dirt, preparatory to the erection of a fine residence thereon.
(April 18, 1899)
Carpenters Kerri have the contract to build Dr. Ring's fine new residence
in Ferndale, and the same will be commenced this week. (May 12, 1899)
Considerable lumber is already on the ground for Dr. Ring's new residence
which is to adorn the southeast corner of Church and Brown Streets. (May
12, 1899)
Dr. Ring's family are moving back from Eureka this week, and will occupy
T.H. Brown's residence in rear of the Ring Drug store until their new home
is completed. (June 9, 1899)
Carpenters Kerri are also rushing work on Dr. Ring's new residence ...
(June 13, 1899)
Work is progressing rapidly on Dr. Ring's new residence in Ferndale. (July
21, 1899)
Carpenters Kerri are building a handsome residence for Dr. H.J. Ring at the
corner of Church and Brown Streets. It is to be two-stories high, and when
completed will be a very attractive dwelling, modern in both finish and
arrangement. And what is more it is being very substantially built, and
rests on a solid concrete foundation. The diagonal boarding between the
rustic and the studding will give it great strength, and between the
boarding and the rustic are prepared building papers being placed. All the
joints are being white leaded, and the carpenters Kirri are doing a first
class job in every respect. This new residence will certainly be an
ornament to the town. (June 23, 1899)
Dr. Ring's new residence will be a beauty when it is finished. (July 28,
1899)
Dr. Ring and family moved into their elegant new residence on Church Street
last week. (October 3, 1899)
Mildred Ring, daughter of Dr. H.J. Ring and wife of Ferndale fell from the
loft of a barn in which she was playing the other day, injuring her hip
quite badly. The little lady walks with the aid of crutches now as a
result. (October 27, 1899)
Dr. Ring is putting in new cement sidewalks around his beautiful residence
on Church Street. Lee Taubman will also construct the same kind of walks
at his pretty home on Rose Avenue. (November 7, 1899)
Dr. Ring is improving his Church street property by the erection of a
number of out buildings. The Kirri=s are doing the work. (January 30,
1900)
A fine new fence is being erected around Dr. Ring's new residence, which
has just been neatly repainted. (July 31, 1900)
Painter A.L. Trousdale is applying a coat of paint to the new fence which
encloses Dr. Ring's home on Church Street. (September 7, 1900)
Ronald Ring, the six-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. H.J. Ring, of Ferndale
was run over by an unknown party Friday afternoon and quite badly bruised.
He is navigating on crutches these days in consequence. (January 22, 1901)
Last Friday night, Mrs. H.J. Ring, who has been ill for the last six or
eight months passed away at her home in Ferndale, the cause of death being
cancer... (June 11, 1901)
I have opened dressmaking parlors at Dr. Ring's residence in Ferndale,
where I will do all kinds of work in that line. Miss Julia Lowe. (September
10, 1901)
Dr. Ring is having a cement walk laid around the north side of his handsome
new residence on Church Street. (January 31, 1902)
One of the most successful socials ever given in Ferndale was held at the
pretty home of Dr. Ring Friday night by the Epworth League. The spacious
home was filled by young and old. A musical program was rendered which
consisted of a piano duet by the Missess Sinclair and Pierce, recitation by
Miss Bertha Tyrrell, solo by Miss Berta Loveland, piano solo by Miss
Sinclair, solo by Miss Pierce, Piano and violin duet by Dr. Ring and
daughter Verna. All of the numbers were heartily encored. Games were then
indulged in, after which refreshments in the shape of lemonade and cake and
coffee and sandwiches were served. Everybody went away delighted with the
evening's entertainment. (July 29, 1902)
A double wedding will take place at the home of Dr. H.J. Ring in Ferndale
at 8 o'clock p.m. August 20th, 1902, the contracting parties being Mr.
Charles Francis Taubman and Miss Verna Helene Ring, and Mr. Harry Lee
Taubman and Miss Helene Helgestad. (August 5, 1902)
The pretty home of Dr. H.J. Ring in Ferndale was brilliantly illuminated
last Wednesday evening and was the scene of a happy gathering in the shape
of a double wedding. At 8:30 o'clock Rev. W.S. Kelly of the Ferndale ME
church united in marriage Harry Lee Taubman and Miss Helen Helgestad, and
Charles Francis Taubman and Miss Verna Helen Ring, all popular young people
of this town. Both rooms are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Taubman of East
Ferndale, one bride is the daughter of Dr. H.J. Ring and the other the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Helgestad of this place. The ceremony,
which was witnessed by relatives only, was followed by a sumptuous wedding
repast, served on the lawn in a lunnular shaped canopy arranged for the
occasion. The happy couples, who will make their homes on Rose Avenue,
were the recipients of many beautiful and costly wedding gifts. (August
22, 1902)
On Halloween evening at Dr. Ring's spacious home Miss Mildred Ring and Miss
Myrtle Donnelly will entertain a number of their young friends with a
masquerade and fancy dress. The invitations are very unique, being written
in white ink and on bright red spider web paper, and composed in verse.
(October 20, 1903)
Carpenter John Kerri has been making improvements to Dr. Ring's residence
on Church street the past few days. (June 27, 1905)
A.L. Trousdale yesterday commenced the work of repapering and repainting
the interior of Dr. H.J. Ring's fine home on Berding Street. (May 18, 1909)
A holdup attempt was made last Saturday evening to burglarize the home of
Dr. H.J. Ring in Ferndale. Shortly after ten o'clock, after the balance of
the family had retired for the night, Mrs. Ring, who was resting on a couch
down stairs, was aroused by a fearful crash in the pantry as of dishes
breaking. Those upstairs also heard the noise and rushed to the scene,
when an investigation was made, disclosing the fact that a shelf filled
with chinaware had been knocked down and about ten dollars worth of dishes
broken. From indications a burglar had been on the scene. The pantry
window had been opened, and an entrance had been gained in that way.
Directly beneath the window stood a kitchen table or flour bin, wider at
the top than at the bottom. It is presumed that the intruder, after
entering through the window, stepped on this table, which was overturned,
and in falling caught the shelf to save himself. It giving away caused the
noise and broken dishes. Tracks were found in the yard where the burglar
had entered, but there is no clew as to his identity. Nothing was missing
and the intruder was doubtless glad to get away empty handed after the
commotion he had caused. (March 28, 1911)
Dr. Ring's buggy horse indulged in a lively runaway last Saturday
afternoon, starting from in front of the doctor's home on Berding Street.
No one was in the buggy at the time. The horse turned the corner onto
Ocean Avenue and at a lively pace crossed Main Street. Several bystanders
attempted to stop the animal and succeeded in turning him into the alley
back of the Hotel Ivanhoe, where he finally stopped in the Brick Store
sheds. The singletree was broken and other minor damage done to the buggy.
The horse was not injured. (July 25, 1911)
A.L. Trousdale, assisted by painters Matthews and Thorndale, last Thursday
completed the work of repainting the exterior of the Dr. Ring home in
Ferndale. The fine home now presents a most attractive appearance in its
new robe of white. (October 7, 1913)
At the invitation of Drs. Bruner and Ring a number of businessmen and
citizens of this community met last Tuesday evening at the Ferndale
Hospital to listen to plans proposed by the doctors for the establishment
of a modern hospital, fully equipped, in this town...(January 23, 1920)
Dr. F.M. Bruner reports that good progress is being made in the sale of
stock for the establishment of a modern, up-to-date and fully equipped
twenty-bed hospital in Ferndale...To date about $5000 has been
subscribed...The stock is being sold at $25 a share, none of which is
payable until the entire $15,000 has been subscribed. (February 13, 1920)
Directors of new hospital elected...At a meeting of the stockholders of the
new Ferndale General Hospital, held in the town hall last Friday evening, a
board of directors was elected, as follows: M.P. Petersen, L.C. Ericcsen,
Harry Sweet, William Trigg, Dr. F. Bruner, Dr. H.J. Ring, James Lawson,
Antone Enos and Chas. R. Thompson...as previously reported in the
Enterprise it is planned to purchase and enlarge the Dr. H.J. Ring home and
building operations will begin early in the spring...(April 16, 1920)
A meeting of the directors of the Ferndale General Hospital was held last
Thursday evening, at which plans for the remodeling of the Dr. H.J. Ring
home for hospital purposes were discussed. Extensive additions and
alterations will be made and when completed the hospital will be one of the
most modern and convenient to be found anywhere in a town of Ferndale=s
size. The work will be in charge of Contractor Frank Slingsby. (June 18,
1920)
Work on the new Ferndale Hospital will be commenced within a few days by
Contractor Frank Slingsby and crew. It is expected that the carpenter work
will be completed in about six weeks. (August 6, 1920)
Contractor Frank Slingsby and crew commenced work Wednesday remodeling the
Dr. H.J. Ring home in Ferndale for the new Ferndale General Hospital. An
addition of fifty feet will be built in the rear, and the building
converted into an up-to-date hospital building, with all modern
conveniences. (August 20, 1920)
Dr. F.M. Bruner, President of the Ferndale General Hospital, Inc., states
that it is hoped to have the new hospital building in use by February
15th...(February 4, 1921)
The new Ferndale Hospital will be open for public inspection--next Sunday,
March 20th, all day...(March 18, 1921)
Miss Zoe Kelsey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Kelsey of Ferndale has
accepted the position of surgical nurse in the new Ferndale Hospital, which
will be opened to the public shortly. (March 18, 1921)
New Ferndale Hospital opens to public; is finely equipped...splendidly
located on Berding street at the corner of Brown , the spacious building,
with modern equipment and planned to obtain the most perfect results for
convenience and comfort, stands as a monument to the progressiveness of the
people of this valley, who have made its construction possible...a corridor
runs the entire length of the building on the lower floor. Entering from
the front, on the left comes first the public office, then to the rear an
emergency operating room, bath room, three -ed ward, dining room and
kitchen. Off the kitchen is the wash room for linen, with stationery bus
and sterilizer. The entrance to the basement is from this room, and here
is to be found the steam heating plant and stationery vacuum cleaner, with
connections to all rooms. To the right of the corridor is a nurse=s
reception room, with the superintendent=s room, to the rear. Then three
private rooms, the housekeeper=s room and smaller rooms for different
purposes. On the second floor a corridor likewise extends through the
center the entire depth of the hospital. On the left are a three-bed ward,
two private rooms, linen rooms, bath room and the operating and sterilizing
rooms. On the right are the maternity ward, nursery, two private rooms,
diet kitchen, x-ray room and dark room. Four rooms for nurses are no the
third floor, with space for more rooms there if required...(March 25, 1921)
A daughter was born at the Ferndale General Hospital last Saturday, March
26th, to Mr. and Mrs. John Hayden of the Island. (April 1, 1921) (first
born at hospital?)
Mrs. Walter Neuhaus, of Grizzly Bluff, passed away last Wednesday morning
about eleven o=clock at the Ferndale Hospital, where she had been brought a
short time before her treatment...(April 22, 1921) (first death at
hospital?)
At a meeting of the directors of the Ferndale General Hospital last Monday
evening Dr. F.M. Bruner resigned as president of the board and Dr. H.J.
Ring was elected to the position. (April 15, 1921)
Born, at the Ferndale Hospital on Saturday, August 20th, to Mr. and Mrs.
Tracy Elmendorf of Arcata, a son...(August 26, 1921)
Death came to William B. Alford last Tuesday morning at two o=clock at the
Ferndale Hospital, where he had been operated on a few days before for a
trouble of long standing...born 1851...70 years of age...when he was 21
years of age, in the year 1872, he came to Humboldt County...In 1875 he
came to Ferndale, where he entered into partnership with his brother, the
late Dr. F.A. Alford, in the pharmacy business...married 1877 in San Jose
to Miss Mary Richmond..(October 7, 1921)
Miss Zoe Kelsey has resigned as surgical nurse at the Ferndale General
Hospital. (October 14, 1921)
Annual meeting of Ferndale Hospital...a board of directors was elected,
consisting of Dr. F.M. Bruner, Dr. H.J. Ring, Dr. O. Rockwell, M.P.
Petersen, John Lund, A.V. Chapin, Willis Williams, F.A. Slingsby and L.C.
Ericcsen....Petersen, Williams Chap - 3-year terms; Ring, Bruner and
Rockwell, 2-year terms; remainder - short term. (January 12, 1923)
It has been decided to make a drive for the sale of tickets in the Ferndale
General Hospital this month in order to sustain the hospital and make it
self-supporting...(March 23, 1923)
The Ferndale General Hospital, with building, grounds and equipment, was
sold last Tuesday to Dr. O.B. Barron of this ton at a commissioner=s sale
under foreclosure of mortgage for $2600...the next highest bidder was P.
Calanchini, who offered $2500. Dr. Barron states that it is his intention
to later operate the hospital, after he has made the necessary alterations
and improvements, and he expects to open it for business some time within
the next few months. The hospital has been closed for several years and
the foreclosure proceedings were brought by the bondholders through the
trustees, Messrs. H.F. Harbers, F.N. Rasmussen and J.H. Ring. The
bondholders, it is thought, will realize between 10 and 15 cents on the
dollar. (5/25/28)
An attempt to settle up the affairs of the Ferndale Hospital, Inc., which
closed its doors several months ago, is now under way...The indebtedness
against each share of stock is placed by the attorneys at $6.82. It is
stated in the attorneys= letter that those who voluntarily pay this amount
will be released from all further obligation, while suit will be commenced
against those stockholders who do not pay...(12/31/26)
Notice...Ferndale Hospital Bonds...There are 239 bonds of $50 each, par
value, outstanding, so bond holders are hereby notified that they can
present their bonds at the Ferndale Bank for cancellation and receive $7.38
on each bond...(6/15/28)
Annual meeting of Ferndale Hospital...The retiring directors, MP. Petersen,
A.V. Chapin and John W. Trigg, were re-elected for a term of three years.
A financial report for the last year was given by the secretary, John Lund,
from which it was learned that the financial affairs of the institution are
not in a satisfactory condition. It was the opinion of some of the
stockholders that the hospital should be closed before any further
indebtedness is incurred, as under present condition there appears to be
little chance of putting it on a sound financial basis, particularly as no
provision can be made for paying off the bond indebtedness of $13,400 the
bonds falling due in a little over five years...(3/5/26)
Dr. O.B. Barron was engaged this week in moving his office equipment to the
Ferndale Hospital building, which he recently purchased and where he and
his wife are to also make their home. They expected to be settled in their
new home this week. This will make a convenient arrangement for Dr.
Barron, enabling him to have his office and home under one roof...(6/8/28)
....Miss Mary Martignoli of Ferndale...daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos.
Martignoli...for several years past until recently she was connected with
the Ferndale General Hospital...(6/11/26)
A rear staircase was built in the Ferndale General Hospital this week by
L.C. Ericcsen, this addition being necessary to comply with the state
regulations. As yet the future of the hospital is undetermined, but it may
be rented out and continue in operation. (3/12/26)
An early attempt is to be made to wind up the affairs of the Ferndale
Hospital, which closed its doors several months ago. There is a
considerable indebtedness against the corporation, roughly estimated at
between $3,000 and $4,000, besides which the building, equipment and
grounds are bonded for about $12,000. Most of the bills against the
hospital have been outlawed by the statute of limitations, but it is the
intention of the stockholders to attempt to make settlement by voluntary
contributions as far as possible. Many of the stockholders have
voluntarily subscribed $5 per share of stock, which has raised about
$1,200, which amount is now in the bank in readiness for payment of the
bills whenever the other stockholders give a like amount per share. In
order to wind up the affairs of the corporation and make some disposal of
the property, the bondholders have decided to start foreclosure
proceedings, which will be commenced in the near future. It is anticipated
that the bond owners will face a considerable loss, as the sale value of
the building for anything but hospital purposes will undoubtedly be
considerably less than the amount of the outstanding bonds. (10/22/26)
John De Haven Connick, thirteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harris D.
Connick, died last Saturday evening about eleven o=clock at the Ferndale
Hospital as the result...(8/24/28)
Born, June 21st, at the Ferndale Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Petersen of
this town, a daughter. (6/26/31)
Born, March 1st, at the Ferndale Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. Ingvard
Christensen of Waddington, a son. Mother and baby are reported as getting
along nicely. (3/6/31)
At a special meeting of the board of directors of Ferndale General Hospital
held last Tuesday evening, Fred Cruickshanks resigned as general manager of
the institution. N. John Lund, the secretary of the corporation, will also
act as manager of the institution, and has arranged with Martin Nelson to
handle the selling of hospital tickets...(4/18/24)
Dr. O.B. Barron of Ferndale has been appointed resident physician for the
Union Labor Hospital of Eureka. Local ticket holders in need of medical
attention are referred to him for consultation. (11/9/28)
Frank N. Rasmussen, Henry F. Harbers and Jacob H. Ring, as trustees for the
bondholders of the Ferndale General Hospital, have brought suit in the
superior court of this county against the hospital to foreclose a mortgage
given on the hospital property and furnishings on June 25, 1921, to secure
the bond issue...there is now due the bondholders the sum of
$11,930...(5/20/27)
Dr. O.B. Barron, who recently acquired the Ferndale General Hospital
building in this town, in putting in his spare moments these days in
improving a number of the rooms of that institution. Plastic wood, a
substance that resembles putty, is being used to good advantage in filling
up the large cracks that have developed in the floors and after a coat or
two of varnish the floors are smooth and sanitary. The rooms have been
thoroughly renovated and otherwise made attractive for the reception of
patients...(9/14/28)
1900
RING, Hogan J. 1851 Physician
married 24 years 5/5
Ida 1860 wife
Glenollyn 1877 son
Rena 1882 dau
Mildred 1887 dau
Ronald 1894 son
Arden 1899 son
PETERSEN, Emma 1876 boarder servant
BLOCK 6, LOT 9 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 9
420 BERDING STREET
Alois Marks is at the Ring & Ross Hospital, suffering with inflammation of
the bowels. (August 31, 1894)
The chimney on the Ring & Ross hospital in Ferndale was slightly disturbed
by Sunday's earthquake. (October 5, 1894)
Mr. Barney and family, late of Nebraska and relatives of Dr. L. Michael
have taken up their residence in the building formerly occupied by the Ring
and Ross Hospital, near the Catholic Church. The hospital we understand
has been discontinued. (May 10, 1895)
Robert Kerri has purchased of Dr. Ring the dwelling on Church Street
formerly occupied by the Ring and Ross Hospital. What's in the wind
Robert? (January 10, 1896)
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)
...Miss Marie Helgestad, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Helgestad, married
Mr. Robert Kerri...ceremony to take place at the Ferndale Congregational
Church, on March 25th... (March 30, 1896)
Robert Kirri has leased the Guptill property west of town and he and his
family have taken their residence there. (October 7, 1898)
Robert J. Kerri has sold his house and lot in Ferndale to John H. Trost.
(November 1, 1898)
J.H. Trost has sold his Church street property to Mrs. Kruzer, who lately
leased her dairy ranch east of town. (September 30, 1904)
Mr. Keltner and family of Watsonville arrived in this valley Friday to make
their home among us. Mr. Keltner has rented the Kruzer place east of town
and took possession the 15th. Mrs. Kruzer has moved to her residence on
Church street, purchased recently from J.H. Trost. (October 18, 1904)
Mrs. Katherine Kruser dead...at her home in Ferndale last
Wednesday...native of Ireland, and was aged 85 years...came to Humboldt
County in 1863 and for 55 years had been a resident of Ferndale and
vicinity. Thirteen years ago she leased her ranch on the outskirts of town
and had since lived in her home on Berding Street. A nephew, Park Wilson,
is her only surviving relative in this community...(March 1, 1918)
Mrs. Kruser Will is filed for probate...I hereby give, devise and bequeath
unto the Bishop of the Sacramento Diocese of the Catholic church, my house
and lots in the Town of Ferndale, for the purpose of taking care of my lot
in the Ferndale Catholic Cemetery, and also for saying mass, at least once
a month in the Ferndale Catholic church for the repose of my soul...(March
8, 1918)
Mrs. Mary Spencer and family have moved from the Casanova cottage on Ocean
Avenue to the Kruser house on Berding Street, where they will reside in
future. (May 24, 1918)
BLOCK 6, LOT 9
430 BERDING STREET
J.H. Trost is having a small dwelling house built on his lot on Church
Street. Will Kerri is doing the carpentry work and with his family will
occupy the same. (May 26, 1899)
Miss Hazel Kerri, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kerri, of Ferndale, gave
a birthday party Saturday afternoon. The little tots greatly enjoyed
themselves playing various games and feasting on good things. (August 7,
1900)
The Trost house on Church Street, occupied by the Kerri=s, is being
reshingled. (October 16, 1900)
William Kerri...his home on Church Street.. (October 22, 1901)
Will Kerri and family have moved from Church Street into the upper story of
the new Paine Building. (December 24, 1901)
Mr. Youngman and family, recent arrivals in Ferndale, have moved into the
Trost tenement house on Church Street. (February 13, 1903)
Mr. Youngman, the piano tuner, and his family, who have made Ferndale their
home for some months past, departed Friday for Eureka, their future
residence. (June 23, 1903)
Mrs. R. Williams and daughter, Miss Lizzie, are to occupy the Trost
tenement house on Church Street. (December 1, 1903)
Rev. Father Meehan, last Sunday shortly after noon, joined in the hold
bonds of wedlock Mr. Peter Mossi of Ferndale and Mrs. Victoria Calanchini,
the best man being Mr. Henry Re of San Francisco, and Miss Ida Calanchini
of Ferndale attending the bride...Mr. and Mrs. Mossi have taken up their
residence in the Kruzer house on Church Street... (May 2, 1905)
Peter Mossi and wife, who have been residing in the Mrs. Kruzer residence
on Berding Street, the first of the week moved to the Dunn property at the
corner of Brown and Berding Street, recently purchased by Mr. and Mrs.
Mossi. (August 7, 1908)
Arthur Robinson and family are now occupying the Mrs. Kruzer property on
Berding Street, having moved to their new home the first of last month.
(December 4, 1908)
A. Caston and wife of Arcata were arrivals in Ferndale Friday and have
taken up their residence in the Kruzer tenement on Berding Street. Mr.
Caston, who is a brother of Mrs. Arthur Robinson of this town, will be
employed on the Eel River bridge this summer. (March 28, 1911)
The house owned by T.D. Reed next door to the Ferndale Hospital had a
narrow escape from destruction last Thursday evening, when a fire set by an
incendiary burned out from a lack of air in the tightly closed room. The
fire was discovered by Andrew Genzoli, who was passing and saw smoke
issuing from the roof. he hastily summoned Chas. Sadewasser, who lives
nearby, and the two entered the house to investigate. They found the
source of the smoke on the second floor, where kerosene had been poured on
the floor and walls and ignited. The rooms were filled with smoke, but the
flames had not gained headway, evidently on account of the lack of air
circulation...the house, which had been unoccupied for some time past, was
owned by T.D. Reed. No insurance was carried on the property. Owing to
the fortunate early discovery of the blaze, the damage was slight.
(6/26/31)
For sale or rent -- one six room house on Berding Street, also house on
Main Street for rent.. Apply of T.D. Reed. (10/1/26)
1900
KERRI, Will 1864 Carpenter
married 6 years 1/1
Sarah 1872 wife
Hazel M. 1896 dau
1900
KERRI, Lizzie 1872 (single) boarding house
Edward 1880 brother (single) Printer
BOWEN(?), John M. 1860 Agr Imp Agent
married 17 years 3/2
Julia 1863 boarder
James 1886 boarder
Pearl 1889 boarder
BLOCK 6, LOT 10 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 10
450 BERDING STREET
P.C. Thompson, who has made his home in Ferndale with his son-in-law,
Merchant N.P. Petersen, for the past ten years, breathed his last Tuesday
night, the result of cancer of the stomach. Deceased was a native of
Denmark, aged about 84 years. He has two sons living, one in Utah and on
Minnesota. The funeral takes place from the residence of Mr. Petersen this
afternoon at one o'clock. (March 10, 1899)
Mrs. Bergeritte Marie Petersen, mother of our fellow citizen, N.P.
Petersen, died at the residence of her son in Ferndale last Friday morning
at the ripe old age of 95 years. Deceased was a native of Denmark and came
to America 33 years ago. The funeral took place from the residence of Mr.
Petersen on Church Street yesterday afternoon, Rev. A.H. Jensen
officiating. (March 20, 1900)
Mechant N.P. Petersen is making several improvements at his home on Church
Street. New sidewalks are being built around the house, new shingles will
be placed on the roof and other necessary changes will be made about the
place. (May 16, 1902)
Miss Emma Peterson, head operator at the Ferndale Central Office, requests
us to state that there is no charge for night service over the Humboldt
Telephone Co.'s line, but that the same is now absolutely free, all reports
to the contrary notwithstanding. Call central at any time of the night and
you will be answered without delay, for the night central is at N.P.
Petersen's residence and you cannot ring without being heard. (August 26,
1902)
At the home of the bride's parents on Church Street, Ferndale, last
Saturday at high noon Mr. William C. Cutler and Miss Agnes P. Petersen were
made man and wife by Rev. Mitchell, rector of St. Mary's Church, none but
the nearest relatives and a few intimate friends witnessing the ceremony.
Dr. Austin Miller acted as best man, and Miss Anna Brelle as
bridesmaid...Sunday go to housekeeping in the P.T. Early residence on lower
Main Street. The groom has for the past several years been employed in the
Tyrrell Creamery on Rose Avenue, and the bride is the youngest daughter of
Merchant N.P. Petersen and wife... (June 30, 1903)
Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents
in Ferndale, the Rev. W.S. Kelly spoke the solemn words that joined in the
holy bonds of wedlock Mr. Christian Muller and Miss Emma Petersen...the
happy young groom is the renter of the lower Riverside dairy ranch, and the
bride is the second oldest daughter of Merchant N.P. Petersen and wife of
the Cream City... (September 25, 1903)
Carpenter Peter Petersen has been employed the last several days in placing
a new foundation under Merchant N.P. Petersen's residence on Church Street.
(December 25, 1906)
Painters and decorators William Jensen and son Harry are at work repaparing
the interior of the N.P. Petersen residence on Church Street. (April 9,
1907)
Johnson Bros..have decided to locate in Ferndale and will occupy the store
building in the Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street. The gentlemen expect to
remove to their new quarters in about a month...The Johnson Bros will take
up their residence in the N.P. Petersen dwelling on Church Street. (April
26, 1907)
Shortly before ten o'clock last Friday morning our people were startled by
the ringing of the fire alarm and investigation showed that the upper part
of the residence on Berding Street near the Catholic church owned by N.P.
Petersen and occupied by J.A. Johnson and family was a mass of flames. The
firemen were quickly on the scene with their apparatus and after a half-
hour of hard work succeeded in subduing the flames but not before the upper
story of the building was practically destroyed. So great a start had the
fire secured before being discovered that it was impossible to get any of
the furniture out of the upper part of the house. That on the first floor
was removed, however and sustained but little damage. Mr. Johnson's loss
is in the neighborhood of $300, with no insurance. The house was insured
for $600, which will hardly cover the loss sustained by Mr. Petersen, the
owner. The second story will have to be practically rebuilt and in
addition the lower part repapered and repainted. Mr. Peterson, who is now
a resident of Myrtle Point, Oregon, was notified by telegraph Friday by Mr.
Johnson of the fire...The cause of the fire is unknown. It is presumed to
have started from the chimney or from a match lying on the floor which
ignited when stepped upon. it was at first thought possible that children
might have started it, but investigation shows the latter theory to be very
improbable... (November 7, 1911)
M.B. Hansen and Wm. Jensen started work Friday repairing the N.P. Petersen
house on Berding street, occupied by J.A. Johnson and family which was
badly damaged by fire a couple of weeks ago. It will be necessary to
practically rebuild the upper story. (November 14, 1911)
Last Monday, the first of the year, was moving day in Ferndale, several
families moving to new homes. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Jacobsen moved to the N.P.
Petersen house on Berding Street. Mr. and Mrs. John Lund moved to the home
on lower Main Street vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Jacobsen, and Mrs. J.N. Lund
and family moved to the house on Shaw Avenue where Mr. and Mrs. John Lund
had been residing. Chris Hansen and family of the Centerville section took
up their residence in the Lund home, which they recently purchased.
(January 5, 1923)
1900
PETERSEN, Nis P. 1850 Merchant General
married 25 years 2/2
Carolina 1853 wife
Julia 1877 dau clerk
Margaret 1880 dau clerk
BLOCK 6, LOT 11 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 11
470 BERDING STREET
T.J. Hall has moved into the Chapin building on Church Street. (March 23,
1894)
The funeral of the late Mrs. S.A. Chapin, who died at her home in Eureka
last Sunday evening, took place from the residence of her son, A.V. Chapin,
in Ferndale Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W.M. Burkett
officiating... (April 12, 1901)
Clarence Matthews and Eugene Gracey commenced the work, yesterday, of
repainting A.V. Chapin's residence on Church Street. (August 20, 1901)
A.V. Chapin has sold his Church Street residence to W.E. Stinehoff.
(December 13, 1901)
A.V. Chapin and family were moving yesterday to the Chapin farm, near Port
Kenyon, which Andrew is to dairy hereafter. (December 31, 1901)
Miss Freda Stinehoff entertained a number of her young friends at the home
of her parents on Church Street... (October 21, 1902)
Oliver Wiggins was engaged this week in repainting the fence which encloses
W.E. Stinehoff's property fronting on Church Street, as well as making
other necessary improvements. (October 21, 1902)
James Collins and family are now occupying the W.E. Stinehoff residence on
Church Street. (January 23, 1903)
$1650 -- Six room house and lot on west side of Church Street, between
Brown and Washington Streets. Second house from corner of Washington
Street. Lot 50 by 100 feet. This is a bargain. (January 27, 1903)
Joseph Miller, for years a resident of Ferndale, and the father of Dr.
Austin Miller of this city, breathed his last Saturday evening, February
27th at the Church Street home of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Collins, where he
roomed...to his bereaved son, Dr. Austin Miller -- the only relative in
Humboldt he left, and to whom he has been both a mother and a father since
death claimed his wife in 1882...Mrs. R.D. Dunn, with whom the departed had
boarded for nearly fifteen years, and who regarded him as a member of her
family... (March 1, 1904)
James Collins and family, who have been occupying the Rasmussen residence
on Church Street the last several years, moved this week into their own
dwelling at the corner of Washington and Church Streets. (May 25, 1906)
Work was commenced yesterday making improvements to the Theo Rasmussen
residence on Church Street. The dwelling will also be reshingled. (June
26, 1906)
The Carpenters have completed the work of making extensive improvement to
the Theo Rasmussen residence on Church street and the building is now in
the hands of the painters, Rasmussen & Hullevad, who are repapering and
repainting the house throughout. Mr. Rasmussen and family expect to move
into the dwelling sometime next November, Mr. Rasmussen's lease to the
Kenyon dairy ranch, now owned by Mrs. D. Zanoni, expiring on the first of
that month. (August 10, 1906)
John Christensen, who has had the Grinsell place at Port Kenyon leased for
several years, has branched out in the dairy business, and last week rented
the Mrs. D. Zanoni place at the Port, which has been under lease to Theo
Rasmussen. The latter gentleman and his family will move to Ferndale in
the near future to take up their residence in their dwelling on Church
Street. (October 2, 1906)
The Ferndale Fire Dept. was called out yesterday afternoon to subdue a fire
which was destroying a chicken house at the Theo. Rasmussen place on
Berding Street. The damage was small. (August 20, 1920)
1900
CHAPIN, Andrew 1865 Bicycle Repair
married 7 years 2/2
Mabel 1871 wife
Bernard 1897 son
(no name) 1900 dau
LANGDON, Mildred 1882 boarder servant
BLOCK 6, LOT 12 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 12
440 BERDING STREET
Photo: Museum
Miss Violet Copeland, of Eureka, is visiting at the home of Mrs. T.J. Frost
in Ferndale. (July 18, 1899)
T.J. Frost has the lumber on the ground and has commenced the work of
remodeling his residence on Church Street. The building is to be converted
into a two story dwelling house. (January 5, 1900)
An addition is being built to the Frost residence on Church Street. (March
17, 1903)
E. Hopkins and family are now occupying the upper flat of the Frost
residence on Church Street. They moved to their new home this week. (May
25, 1906)
...friends of Mrs. Ed Hopkins of Berding Street will be pleased to learn...
(April 24, 1908)
T.J. Frost, formerly of Ferndale but now of Eureka, arrived in Ferndale
Wednesday to attend to business matters and visited with relatives and
friends here. During his stay the gentleman sold his residence property on
Berding street to Mrs. T.J. Hall. Mr. Frost and wife are thinking of
purchasing a home in this vicinity and making it their permanent place of
residence. (October 2, 1908)
Mrs. E. Sweasey and sons, now occupying the Mullady tenement on Washington
street, are to reside in the upper flat of the Hall residence on Berding
Street and will move to their new home next week. (March 9, 1909)
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hall have been moving this week from the house on Main
Street which they have occupied for several years past, to their home on
Berding street. Arthur Robinson and family, who have resided in the Hall
house, will move to the tenement on Main Street to be vacated by Mr. and
Mrs. Hall. (October 18, 1912)
Mrs. T.J. Hall has temporarily closed her boarding house in Ferndale and
departed yesterday, accompanied by Miss Anna Comber, to attend the San
Francisco exposition. (May 18, 1915)
Mrs. Jennie Hall is having a garage built at her home on Berding Street.
The work is being done by Carl Osgood. (july 16, 1915)
Mrs. Jennie Hall has closed her boarding house in Ferndale and within a few
days, accompanied by Miss Anne Comber, will leave for an extended visit in
the central and southern parts of the state. (February 19, 1918)
Mrs. Jennie Hall and Miss Anna Comber returned to Ferndale the first of the
week from a two months= trip to other parts of the state...(April 26, 1918)
The home of Mrs. Jennie Hall in this town, has been extensively remodeled
and renovated of late. (May 18, 1923)
A fine new cement sidewalk is being laid in front of the residence of Mrs.
Jennie Hall. The work is being done by Wm. Benjamin. (4/24/31)
Little Miss Jean Martin was hostess to a party of little boys and girls at
a Halloween party, given by her mother and Mrs. Jennie Hall at Mrs. Hall=s
home last Tuesday evening...(11/2/28)
W.O. Davis has been engaged of late placing a new foundation under the Mrs.
J. Hall home in this town. (11/15/29)
1900
FROST, Thomas J. 1845 Carpenter
married 33 years 1/1
Amanda 1847 wife
Pearl G. 1870 son Printer
Ada 1873 daughter-in-law
BLOCK 6 SHAW ADDITION TO FERNDALE tc \l1 "BLOCK 6 SHAW ADDITION TO
FERNDALE
BLOCK 6, LOT 1 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 1
Plans completed for erection of Clubhouse here...the plans for the new
building, which will cost approximately $10,000, were adopted...The
contract for the construction work was awarded to Chris Winkler and lumber
will be placed on the ground in the near future...The new clubhouse will be
built on the triangle of Main and Herbert Streets, which at the request of
the club was recently returned to it by the City Council. The tract was
some years ago donated by the Village Club to the town as a public park
site but was never used for that purpose. This triangle and the lot
adjoining it owned by the Village Club will make an ideal site for the new
clubhouse....The building of the new clubhouse is a community project, in
which the aid of all the community is urged and which has been given in
generous measure, state the club members... (9/27/29)
Village Club Plans early construction of new clubhouse...the clubhouse will
be built on the corner of Main and Herbert streets, which land has been
owned by the club for many years, having been acquired purposely as a site
for the clubhouse...(9/20/29)
Anniversary of Village Club celebrated...twenty-second
birthday...(11/16/28)
New Clubhouse is Dedicated with Appropriate program...last Tuesday
evening...in the presence of a large assemblage of friends from all parts
of Humboldt County...the dedication of the beautiful fireplace was
conducted by Mrs. L.P. Branstetter. The fireplace is a gift from Mrs.
Claire Martyn of England, in honor of her mother, Mrs. Anna Monroe, of this
town. It is built from granite mined from a famous old Welch quarry, and
was sent to this country by Mrs. Martyn and was chiseled in San Francisco.
Mrs. Branstetter in the dedication service told of the old legends
connected with fireplaces and the dedication was a pretty one...The
clubhouse is of the English colonial type and incorporate the thatch roof
in imitation by means of hand-split cedar shakes. The structure is low and
rambling and is composed of three wings. Gray stucco walls are relived by
the contrasting red brick porches and stepping stones leading from the
south and garden entrances invite one to enter and enjoy the beauty and
quiet within. There are hardwood floors used throughout the home, walls
are in the softest tones of old ivory plaster and the woodwork of a waxed
furniture finish. All interior French doors are covered with silk
marquisette and it is used in the French manner. Copies of the antique
hand wrought iron hardware at doors and windows lend an air of durability
and charm. The rooms are warmed by a central gas furnace with floor
registers and adds materially to the comfort of the house. The auditorium
which occupies the east wing of the building is adorned by lighting
fixtures of great beauty, being of cathedral style. A stage equipped as
many modern stages for private theatricals are fitted, is placed in one end
of this room. A sun room, committee room and two dressing rooms, comprise
the western wing of the structure. Facing the south and west is the sun
room with its furniture of stick reed in the natural color. Drapes are of
cretonne in shades of dull green with design of scarlet and pulls of cream
colored sateen. Two lovely lights suspended from the ceiling echo the same
shades of the drapes and are shaped as Japanese lanterns...(5/29/31)
New Clubhouse to be dedicated on Tuesday, May 26...The ladies of the
Village Club have worked for years in raising the funds for their splendid
new clubhouse, and are to be congratulated upon the success which has
crowned their efforts, the beautiful building standing as a testimonial to
their work. (5/15/31)
Last Tuesday evening the Village Club met in the sun room of their new club
building. Miss Mary White reviewed the book "The Ring of the Lowenskolds"
by Selma Lagerof...(3/13/31)
The Village Club of Ferndale has called for bids on a fine new clubhouse to
be erected on the club=s lot at the corner of Main and Herbert
Streets...(12/5/24)
Village Club Members Hold Meeting...at the preceding meeting the club voted
to incorporate and on Monday evening the following were elected on the
board of directors: Mrs. Paul Clausen, Miss Edna Putnam, Mrs. L.C.
Ericcsen, Mrs Louis Branstetter and Mrs. Robert Roberts. (10/4/29)
BLOCK 6, LOT 2, LOT 3 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 2, LOT 3
J.A. Lane and wife to Delia W. Loveland..lots 2 and 3 and southerly part of
lot 1, Block 6, Shaw Div Ferndale. (May 6, 1921)
BLOCK 6, LOT 4 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 4
Silva Giacomini to H.J. Baker, Nov 4, 1912, lots 5 and 4 of blk 6 of Shaws
Div, Ferndale. (November 12, 1912)
Louis Marvel has purchased of Wm. Flowers the new bungalow recently built
by Mr. Flowers near his home and will take possession about the first of
the month. (May 12, 1922)
BLOCK 6, LOT 5 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 5
May 18, 1915 - William James Flowers to George Rieben (westerly 55' of lot
5, & part of the westerly end of lot 4 of Blk 6, Shaw=s division).
RIEBEN
a new sidewalk is being laid on Fern Avenue along the property of Wm.
Flowers, Ge. Rieben and E. Brightman. (November 16, 1915)
At a pretty ceremony yesterday at high noon, at the home of the bride's
parents in Ferndale, Miss Hazel Lillian Rees became the bride of George
Rieben. Standing in the parlors, beneath a wedding bell of white roses
suspended from an arch of cypress, the young people took the solemn vows
which made them husband and wife...younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David
E. Rees...Mr. and Mrs. Rieben will visit in the north for several weeks and
upon their return to Ferndale will reside in the new cottage which Mr.
Rieben is having built and which is now nearing completion. (June 1, 1915)
BLOCK 6, LOT 5 (EAST 1/2) tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 5 (EAST 1/2)
Will Flowers has commenced work on the erection of a new bungalow on his
lot on Herbert Street. (january 22, 1915)
a new sidewalk is being laid on Fern Avenue along the property of Wm.
Flowers, Ge. Rieben and E. Brightman. (November 16, 1915)
Alma Person of Arcata and Charles Thompson of Ferndale...member of the firm
of Thompson & Brenner, proprietors of the Elite Garage of this town...upon
their return Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will make their home in a new bungalow
which has been erected for their occupancy. (June 11, 1915)
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Thompson are this week moving from the Wm. Flowers
bungalow on Herbert street, which they have occupied since it was built.
They will store their furniture until they find a house to their liking.
It is understood Mr. Flowers is to occupy his bungalow in the near future.
(December 31, 1915)
At a quiet wedding Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents at
eight o'clock William Flowers, Jr., and Miss Hazel Kelsey, both of
Ferndale...and following the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Flowers left for their
fine new bungalow on Herbert Street, where they will make their future
home... (January 11, 1916)
BLOCK 6, LOT 6 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 6
806 MAIN STREET
J. Kerri will soon commence the erection of a two-story tenement for Mrs.
I. Shaw, on her lot on Main Street, next to the residence occupied by Rev.
Smith. (July 27, 1894)
Mrs. Shaw's new tenement is to rest on a cement foundation...John Kerri and
Dan Branstetter commenced work Monday on the new tenement of Mrs. I. Shaw,
to be erected on lower Main Street. It is to be a neat two-story
structure. (August 10, 1894)
Mrs. I. Shaw's new tenement, near the Congregational Church, now being
built by Messrs John Kerri and D. Branstetter, is to be a very neat
residence and a decided ornament to that section of our town. (September 7,
1894)
T.L. Wilson is papering and painting the new tenement of Mrs. I. Shaw on
Main Street, recently built by Messrs John Kerri and Daniel Branstetter.
It is a large and commodious house and an ornament to the town. (September
21, 1894)
T.L. Wilson has painted Mrs. Shaw's new tenement white. (October 12, 1894)
Mrs. W.J. Mason has moved into the new residence of Mrs. I. Shaw on lower
Main Street. (November 9, 1894)
The Kerri Brothers and Will Dungan are erecting a barn at Mrs. Shaw's
tenement on the east side of Main Street, we understand that Mr. Lee
Taubman and family are soon to occupy this commodious dwelling. (August 9,
1895)
Lee Taubman and family moved this week into Mrs. Shaw's dwelling on lower
Main Street formerly occupied by Mrs. Mason. Mrs. Mason is now located in
her own residence. (August 9, 1895)
Rev. L.R. Woodward and family have moved into the Shaw tenement house on
lower Main Street lately vacated by Mrs. Clayton. (November 22, 1898)
Dr. Delamere of Alton will move to Ferndale shortly for the practice of his
profession. He and his family will occupy the Shaw tenement house on lower
Main Street. (December 16, 1898)
H.S. Delamere, M.D., physician and surgeon's office, Main Street, Ferndale.
Residence, 4th house north of Congregational Church. (January 6, 1899)
The residence occupied by Dr. Delamere and family is being weather boarded.
(October 31, 1899)
The residence occupied by Dr. Delamere and family on lower Main Street is
being repainted. (May 25, 1900)
The residence occupied by Dr. H.S. Delamere and family on lower Main
Street, is being repainted. The interior of the dwelling is also being
repaired. (June 19, 1900)
E.A. Aggeler has purchased from B.O. Hart the residence occupied by Dr.
Delamere and family on lower Main Street. (July 29, 1902)
E.A. Aggeler, of the firm of Aggeler Bros...united in marriage in San Jose
on 9/24 to Miss Grace M. King of that City...they will reside on lower Main
Street in the dwelling recently vacated by Dr. Delamere and family, which
Mr. Aggeler purchased a short time ago... (October 3, 1902)
S.V. Morrison and family are to occupy the E.A. Aggeler residence on lower
Main Street after the first of the coming months. Mrs. Morrison and
children are at present stopping with Mr. Morrison's parents, Pioneer S.W.
Morrison and wife, on Bear River. (November 25, 1904)
Geo. Kaussen has purchased the S.V. Morrison residence on lower Main
Street, and with his family will soon take up his abode in the same. (July
27, 1909)
George Kaussen yesterday purchased of Chris Christensen the latter's home
in East Ferndale, now occupied by C.W. Molrine and family. Mr. Kaussen and
family will take up their residence there later. (February 22, 1910)
George W. Kaussen and wife to Emory A. Brightman, 9/9/12, lot 6 of block 6,
Shaws division (March 28, 1913)
William Kausen to Carolina Kausen, 2/2/94, Lot 6 in Blk 6, Shaws Div
Ferndale. (February 10, 1914)
The fire department was summoned last Sunday evening by the sounding of the
alarm, a chimney fire at Emory Brightman=s home on lower Main St.
threatening the house. The fire was extinguished with practically no
damage. (1/2/25)
1900
DELAMERE, Henry 1859 Physician
married 10 years 3/3
Mary 1861 wife
Granville 1887 son
Beatrice 1891 dau
Sanford 1896 son
JACOBSON, Elisa 1882 servant
BLOCK 6, LOT 7 and LOT 8 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 7 and LOT 8
820 MAIN STREET
S.C. Hart has purchased of Mrs. I. Shaw two lots on the east side of lower
Main Street. Bartlett and Smiley are filling in the lots with dirt taken
from beneath the Hart building now being renovated for Lee Taubman's Red
Star Clothing House. (October 23, 1896)
Carpenter Briggs will commence work on S.C. Hart's new residence on lower
Main Street next week. (October 30, 1896)
Carpenter Briggs has started work on S.C. Hart's new residence on lower
Main Street. (November 13, 1896)
Mr. James Thompson of Fortuna, who has been doing brick work on S.C. Hart's
new residence, favored us with a business call Saturday. (December 15,
1896)
S.C. Hart's new residence on lower Main Street is nearing completion. C.H.
Briggs, the contractor, has done a first class job in every respect, and we
can cheerfully recommend him. Painters Wilson and Mitchell are now applying
the paint on the interior of the structure. (January 22, 1897)
Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Hart have moved into their handsome and commodious new
residence built recently by carpenter Briggs. (March 23, 1897)
T.L. Wilson and Maynard Michel started work last Friday repainting the
exterior of S.C. Hart's residence on lower Main Street. (June 28, 1898)
A bold attempt was made during Monday evening's storm to enter the
residence of S.C. Hart on lower Main Street. The presumption is that the
would be burglars were after tame goose it being generally known that a
fine fat gender, ready for the pot, was hanging picked and dressed in the
Hart kitchen. But the pilferers met only with disappointment, and several
other things not to their liking, including a thorough soaking, as they
spent fully half an hour in a fruitless attempt to pick the locks and force
windows. Who the offenders are is not yet susceptible of proof, but this
much is known, that since the escapade Pete Early has been suffering with a
severe cold and has already consumed three bottles of lung balsam,
adulterated with rock and rye. Attorney Roy Hudson was in bed all day
Tuesday waiting for his clothes to dry, and Landlord Kerfoot called on one
of our local physicians soon after the evening's event with the complaint
that he was experiencing a severe stinging sensation in his rear anatomy.
However, bird shot, fired at long range, does not inflict a dangerous
wound, but it is a trifle uncomfortable when it finds lodgment just beneath
a delicate skin, at least this is what the doctor told Joe before he went
to work with his pinchers. (November 24, 1899)
S.C. Hart and wife are now occupying the Hart residence on lower Main
Street, having moved into their new quarters last Friday. (February 13,
1906)
M.H. Donnelly has rented the S.C. Hart residence on lower Main Street. Mr.
Donnelly and wife, and the Misses Gertie and Ella and Lawrence Canepa are
now domiciled in their new home. (November 16, 1906)
Dr. J.A. Lane has purchased of S.G. Hart the fine house on Main Street now
occupied by M.H. Donnelly and family. Dr. Case and family will take
possession in the near future, and will have one of the coziest homes in
Ferndale. (September 13, 1907)
Smith C. Hart and wife to J.A. Lane -- Lots 7 and 8, blk 6, Shaw's division
to Ferndale. (September 27, 1907)
Carpenter M.B. Hansen has been at work this week remodeling and renovating
the Dr. J.A. Lane residence on lower Main Street. (March 13, 1908)
The Ferndale firemen responded to an alarm of fire last Sunday forenoon at
about 9:30 o'clock, the blaze being at the home of Dr. J.A. Lane on lower
Main Street. The fire was caused by a defective chimney and no particular
damage was done, there being considerable smoke but little fire. (October
4, 1910)
1900
HART, Smith 1870 Printer
married 6 years 0/0
Meda 1874 wife
BLOCK 6, LOT 9 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 9
824 MAIN STREET
Mrs. Shaw is contemplating the erection of a tenement house on the lot next
to S.C. Hart's residence. (April 28, 1899)
It is said that James Scott, the carpenter, will soon commence work on the
erection of a dwelling for Mrs. I. Shaw on the lot adjoining S.C. Hart's
residence on lower Main Street. (July 21, 1899)
Work will soon commence on Mrs. I. Shaw's new tenement house on lower Main
Street. (July 25, 1899)
The lumber is being hauled for the new tenement house which Mrs. I. Shaw is
soon to erect on lower Main Street. (August 1, 1899)
Carpenters James Scott and Lem Miner are at work constructing Mrs. I.
Shaw's new tenement house on lower Main Street. (August 18, 1899)
Frank Slingsby of Grizzly Bluff is assisting in the erection of Mrs. I.
Shaw's new tenement on Lower Main Street. (August 22, 1899)
James Thompson the Fortuna brick mason, was employed in Ferndale last week
building the Chimney's in Mrs. Shaw's new tenement on lower Main Street.
It is the intention of Mrs. Shaw to have another tenement erected alongside
of the one now in course of construction. (September 5, 1899)
E.M. Loveland and wife will occupy the Shaw tenement house on lower Main
Street, which is almost finished. (October 27, 1899)
The Shaw tenement house on lower main Street is about completed, ...
(October 27, 1899)
E.M. Loveland and wife have moved into the Shaw Tenement house on Main
Street which has just been completed. (November 21, 1899)
Mrs. E.M. Loveland's mother, Mrs. White of Eureka, arrived in Ferndale a
few days ago and will make her future home with her daughter. (December 8,
1899)
Carpenter T.J. King has been at work the last few days building a garage at
the home of E.M. Loveland on lower Main Street for the proper housing of
the latter's new automobile. (July 10, 1908)
Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Loveland have purchased of J.A. Shaw the house and lot on
lower Main Street where they have made their house for a number of years
past. (July 28, 1914)
1900
LOVELAND, Ernest M. 1868 General Agent
married 4 years 0/0
Della 1868 wife
WHITE, Catherine 1835 mother-in-law
married 41 years 8/8
WHITE, Eralso 1880 brother-in-law clerk
BLOCK 6, LOT 10 tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 10
828 MAIN STREET
Chris Christiansen, has purchased a lot on Main Street, next to Mac
Loveland's residence, from H.D. Smith, on which he will erect a dwelling
and make a home. (December 6, 1901)
Chris Christiansen has commenced work on his new house on lower Main
Street, and Orrin Williams' new residence in East Ferndale is assuming
quite extensive proportions. (April 8, 1902)
Carpenter Johnston, of North Ferndale, is in charge of the construction of
Chris Christensen's new residence on lower Main Street, which is now well
under way. (April 18, 1902)
The residence of Chris Christensen on lower Main Street is nearing
completion. It will be a cozy structure when finished. (May 16, 1902)
Chris Christensen and wife moved into their new residence on lower Main
Street Wednesday. (May 30, 1902)
Painter P.N. Lund has the contract to repaint the Chris Christensen
dwelling on lower Main Street, now occupied by Attorney M.C. DeCarli and
wife. (March 2, 1906)
Chris Christensen yesterday sold his cottage on lower Main Street to J.P.
Lind of the Island, who will soon take up his residence therein. The house
is at present occupied by Attorney M.C. DeCarli and family. (August 14,
1906)
Atty M.C. DeCarli and family, who have been residing on lower Main Street,
will soon occupy the E.C. Mills residence in East Ferndale, lately vacated
by H. Sorensen and wife. (September 11, 1906)
Attorney M.C. DeCarli and wife, who have been occupying the Lind residence
on Lower Main Street, are now residing in the Hanley residence on Fifth
Street. Mr. Lind and wife expect to move from the Island to Ferndale
within the next three or four weeks. (October 2, 1906)
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Jacobsen, who have been residing in the Miner cottage
on Upper Main Street, this week moved to the Lind Cottage, recently vacated
by James Potts and wife. Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Miner have moved into their own
home again. (August 4, 1916)
Mrs. J.N. Lund has sold her home in Ferndale to Chris Hansen of the
Centerville section, who with his family will take up his residence here
about the first of the year. Mrs. Lund and family will move to the home
on Shaw Avenue now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. John Lund, who will move to the
Lund house on lower Main Street now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Jacobsen.
(December 8, 1922) Mrs. Alma Lund desires to rent her home on Main Street,
Ferndale and also to sell some of her household furniture. (July 12, 1918)
For rent...Lund tenement on Main Street...(September 12, 1919) Last
Monday, the first of the year, was moving day in Ferndale, several families
moving to new homes. Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Jacobsen moved to the N.P. Petersen
house on Berding Street. Mr. and Mrs. John Lund moved to the home on lower
Main Street vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Jacobsen, and Mrs. J.N. Lund and family
moved to the house on Shaw Avenue where Mr. and Mrs. John Lund had been
residing. Chris Hansen and family of the Centerville section took up their
residence in the Lund home, which they recently purchased. (January 5,
1923)
BLOCK 6, LOT 11 (less 5' off north side) tc \l2 "BLOCK 6, LOT 11 (less 5'
off north side)
Chamber of Commerce...Another matter looking to the improvement of Ferndale
was suggested at the meeting, that of acquiring an acre or so of land from
the H.D. Smith tract near the L.M. Smith Cooper shop in North Ferndale. A
number of the ladies of the Cream City have had under consideration for
some time the securing of this triangular strip of land, fitting it up with
ornamental trees, shrubs, etc, and making of it a sort of small park of
plaza for the town. The idea is a good one, and the ladies have the
assurance that the Chamber will aid them in every way possible in the
matter. Money expended for the improvement and beautifying of our little
city is never ill spent... (May 14, 1907)
Chamber of Commerce...The matter of securing the three-cornered tract of
land in North Ferndale, belonging to H.D. Smith, as a sort of local park,
in which the ladies' club of Ferndale is interested, was also discussed.
Mr. Smith has informed the ladies that he is willing to dispose of the
property for $1700, and will donate $500 of this amount. The price was
considered too high... (June 18, 1907)
Hugh D. Smith to Trustees of "The Village Club" of Ferndale, 6/1/1916 -
lots 12, 13 and 14 and portion of lots 1 and 11, blk 6, Shaw's division.
(June 9, 1916)
The work of grading down the upper end of Main Street is progressing
nicely. The dirt taken off the street is being used to fill the Village
Club's town plaza at the corner of Main and Herbert Streets. (January 26,
1917)
The Village Club this week deeded to the Town of Ferndale a portion of
Block 6, Shaw=s Division, in this town which will be used for a park and
plaza when improved for the purpose...The land is at the ATriangle@ lot
near the L.M. Smith place, where the proposed clubhouse of the Village Club
will be erected. (February 8, 1918)
BLOCK 6, LOT 11 (5' off north side), LOT 12, LOT 13 and LOT 14 tc \l2
"BLOCK 6, LOT 11 (5' off north side), LOT 12, LOT 13 and LOT 14
March 13, 1900 - J.A. Shaw to H.D. Smith
1919 - Unknown
BLOCK 7 FRANCIS DIVISION OF FERNDALE tc \l1 "BLOCK 7 FRANCIS DIVISION OF
FERNDALE
BLOCK 7, LOT 1 tc \l2 "BLOCK 7, LOT 1
Dr. Ring has purchased a lot in Mrs. Francis' new addition to Ferndale
close to the site of Harry Dudley's new residence and will move thereto the
main portion of his residence which now stands on the corner of Brown and
Church Streets. We understand that it is the Doctor's intention to build a
new residence where his old one now stands. (February 24, 1899)
House mover John Morris and crew are at work moving Dr. Ring's barn,
residence and tank house to the lot in Francis' addition recently purchased
by the doctor who will erect a handsome residence on the site of the old
dwelling at the corner of Brown and Church Streets. (April 4, 1899)
D. McGregor has rented Dr. Ring's tenement recently moved to a lot in
Francis' addition to Ferndale, and he and his wife will soon take up their
residence therein. Mrs. McGregor is a present living in Eureka. (April 21,
1899)
Mrs. D. McGregor and her sister, Mrs. McCormack of Eureka, have moved to
Ferndale, where Mr. McGregor is engaged in the harness business. They have
taken up their residence in Dr. Ring's tenement. (May 9, 1899)
P. Nissen has purchased Dr. Ring's tenement house in the Francis addition
to Ferndale, now occupied by D. McGregor and family. (January 2, 1900)
The Ring tenement house on Church street, occupied by D. McGregor and wife,
is being reshingled. (October 12, 1900)
Mrs. McCormack has moved from Ferndale to Rohnerville. (April 19, 1901)
The other day while D. McGregor was standing near a window at his home in
Ferndale combing his hair, a bullet crashed through the window pane and
embedded itself in the wall close by him. The flying missile did not miss
Mac over a couple of inches and had it struck him the result would have
perhaps been fatal. The bullet was 22 caliber, and Mr. McGregor has as yet
been unable to find out where it came from or who fired the shot. The
careless use of these weapons, at least in the town limits, should be
stopped immediately, before fatal injuries occur. (June 16, 1903)
Mrs. McCormick of Ferndale was an outgoing passenger on this week's steamer
en route to her old home in Canada where she will in the future reside.
(September 9, 1904)
John Casanova and family, who have made their home at Fortuna of late, will
return to Ferndale in a few days, and will take up their residence in the
dwelling formerly occupied by Dr. McGregor and wife. Mr. Casanova, we
understand, will start a wood yard in the Cream City. (April 9, 1907)
Clarence Matthews and family this week moved from the Whittier residence on
Ocean Avenue to the McGregor tenement on Craig Street. (May 15, 1908)
E.P. Nissen has deeded to N.C. Nissen lot 1, blk 7, Francis Division to
Ferndale. (January 31, 1908)
N.C. Nissen to E.P. Nissen, 1/15/1915, lot 1 in blk 7, Francis Division
(January 29, 1915)
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Dougherty will move in a short time from the McCahill
house in East Ferndale to the Nissen house recently vacated by Clarence
Matthews and family. (May 16, 1916)
Marie Nisson to Jens H. Jorgensen, -- lot 1, Block 7, Francis
Division...(March 2, 1923)
Jens H. Jorgensen, an experienced cabinet maker and piano and furniture
finisher, has purchased of Mrs. E.P. Nissen her property near the Ferndale
hospital and plans to make his home here. (March 2, 1923)
Jorgensen Bros. Are fitting up the building on Berding St. known as the
band hall, for a mechanical shop. The building has been moved from its
former location and machinery is being installed. (11/11/27)
Carl Jorgensen, formerly of San Jose, arrived recently in Ferndale, and is
now associated with his brother, Jens Jorgensen, who has been engaged in
carpenter work for some time. (7/29/27)
Carpenter work...inquire of Jorgensen Bros, next door to Calanchini home,
Ferndale...(7/29/27)
1900
MCGREGOR, Donald 1852 Harnessmaker
married 24 years 0/0
(no name) 1852 wife
McCORMICK, Jane 1854 Sister-in-law
widow - 21 years 0/0
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