Today in History: from the Redding Record Searchlight January 1901 1st preparations were nearly complete for the installations of an electrical power plant in the Shingletown area. The earliest delivery of machinery was in June, and by that time everything was sure to be ready for the transmission of power. 2nd a rumor was circulating among the "pugilistically inclined" that the approaching boxing match between Sylvester Day and Joe Reay was likely to be conducted in Red Bluff rather than Redding. It was said Day had been dissatisfied with the terms offered by the Redding athletic club. 3rd the retired Rev. Bishop Moreland of the Episcopal Church of California was set to visit the local Episcopal church for several days. 4th a glass of beer at Grilitner Saloon across from the Temple Hotel in Redding cost 5 cents. An advertisement in Redding's Morning Searchlight claimed the beer at the saloon was "the coolest and sharpest in town." 5th Mrs. W.J. Gillespie of Redding was announced as the winner of a drawing by Golden Eagle Jewelry store conducted at the Fireman's Ball on New Year's Eve in Redding. 6th a petition was being circulated for presentation to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors asking for the construction of a bridge across Calaboose Creek at the junction of West and Shasta streets in Redding. 7th a dispatch from Yreka said 6 feet of snow had accumulated in the city and snow was still falling. Shoveler's were being paid $2 per hour to "keep the town from falling in." 8th Postmaster Reynolds announced that Redding residents would soon enjoy a free mail delivery system. 9th John William Hathaway, a farmer in the Oak Run area, was accidently shot and killed near his home when his gun fell and discharged. 10th Harrison Gulch mining camp, near Ono, was covered in 7 feet of snow. Hikers returned to report more than 250 men had stopped working and that camps were experiencing a wood, water, and whiskey famine. Janie my Shasta Site http://famos.freeyellow.com/cemetery.html my card http://www.rosescafe.net/cards/42001.html Janie My Shasta Site http://famos.freeyellow.com/cemetery.html my card site http://www.rosescafe.net/cards/cardidx.html obits http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/indx/Ca.html