Just have to share this little tidbit of history. In the "old days" a cake was made from flour, sugar, eggs, etc. Now you either buy a mix & add water or buy ready made. Now you have a town that's outgrown its self & sections are made into other names, ie: Sacramento has now sectioned off & become Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Rio Linda, etc. In the "old days" a town was just made from dirt, rocks, trees & water. The following article was taken from April 1, 1898 Amador Dispatch in Amador County, unknown author, possibly editor? PALOMA We visited the new town of Paloma, above the Gwin Mine, on Monday last and found a thriving little village that has sprung into existence in a few months. There are a number of residence buildings, 2 story hotel, butcher shop, blacksmith shop, restaurant, saloons, drug store, 2 stores, post office, Wells Fargo & Co. express, a church, school & 2 societies, Foresters & K.O.T.M. Mrs. D. LAMPSON of Rail Road Flat is in charge of the hotel dining room, the business being conducted by herself & son, Orlando. Joseph MARACCI, formerly of Jackson, has just opened a restaurant at short notice. The town is eligibly located and has good water facilities. It will, no doubt, be a lively place.