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    1. Re: [NORCAL] Trinity Journal~1860
    2. Linda Mock
    3. >From the news back then Column. 150 yrs ago. 03, March 1860. Saterday. 1] First real indication of Winter was had on Thursday. It commenced snowing the previous night, and continues as we go to press, it still snows. 2] Lager Beer Respoitory - F. WALTER & Co. of the Pacific Brewery, have finished their cellar in the hill East of Center Street, and have about 4,000 gals. of lager beer already to store there. Next season they intended to enlarge it to twice the capacity. The cellar is a nice affair, the kegs of beer being deposited some 30 feet below the surface. 125 yrs ago. 07, March 1885 Saterday. 1] ISAAC GERMIQUET, of Paulsen's Ranch of Rush Creek, returned this weekrom a visit to his old home in Switzerland. While there, he met MR. JON ARN, long a resident of this country, and spent several weeks with him. We learn that JOHN ARN has retired from active business and settled down to the enjoyment of peace and quiet for the remainder of his days. 2] Redocorating - DAY & TODD are having the CARTER House in Junction City thoroughly overhauled and placed in good condition in anticpation of increased trade and travel in that direction. The large hall on the second floor, which had been used as a gathering room, has been partitioned ito bedrooms, and other arrangements made for the comfort and convience of guests. 3] Attention is directed to the card of HERMAN SCHLOMER, of North Fork,who is preparing to do Blacksmithing of all kinds. He is also, proprietor of the feed & stable at that place and insures the best attention to animals left in his charge. The ad appears on pg.2 and is dated North Fork, 02, March 1885. 100 yrs. ago. 05, March 1910. Saterday. 1] The new office next door south from the Trinity County Bank, which has been undergoing repairs for the past month is now nearing completion and wil be ready for occupancy by the USFS (Forest Service) on or about 15, March. This building is owned by the Trinity COunty Bank and the improvements have been made under the management of C.H.EDWARDS. 2] Rainfall for the week, 0.77; rainfall to date, 30.82 inches, to same date last year, 41.16 inches. 3] On Friday afternoon of last week, Chairman of the Board, LOWDEN, the District Attorney GIVEN, and Auditor CARTER, counted the money in the County Treasury and found the same Correct. 4] HARRY EVEREST, forest ranger, stationed at Hyampom, was in town Wednesdat on business. 5] MRS. BENJAMIN SMITH, formerly Miss LOU SARGEANT, whom taught school in this town in the 186's, is now living in Oakland. She is the sister of GEORGE SARGEANT, who at one time was superintendent of the BROWN BEAR Mine in Deadwood. end ~ ~Linda~ Willow Creek, CA.

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