“Packard’s prescription ledger from 1882 and wondering about some of the potions and pills he dispensed. I noticed a “Morph. Sulph.” prescription for a Mrs. Johnson, a “Cocaine Wine” prescription for a Mr. Hardy, and a “Codeine” prescription for a Mr. Gibbs for Rosie.”
“She was born in Mendocino on April 15, 1889, and had spent her entire life in her hometown. She attended the local schools, as well as the Presbyterian Church and Sabbath School.”
“The first fire engine, a hand pumper, was purchased for $1,835 and arrived on the schooner Bob-O-Link on July 1. The fire equipment also included a hose cart, 500 feet of hose, and a hook and ladder apparatus.”
“The sea rose and fell in mighty waves, 7 feet beyond its normal level.”
“In his sermon, he praised Eliza Kelley who had at last accomplished her greatest ambition – building a church where the small body of Baptists in town would have a place to worship.”
“In his speech, Governor Olson spoke of the beauty of the Mendocino coast and the need for adequate fire protection for the forests of California, citing the appalling losses through fires and calling for more fire-fighting funds.”
“The week after his election, Tanner was involved in a boating accident at the mouth of Big River and presumed drowned. His body was recovered three weeks later.”
“A $2 membership fee plus $1 per month entitled a patient to admission, treatment, and medicine at the hospital when sick or injured, free of further charges.”
“E. W. Blair payed $90 for the toll house. His wife Hattie had once served as the toll taker. This building was located on the beach at the north end of the bridge.”
“At Burke’s railroad tie making camp (located one mile upstream from the Little Northfork), the thermometer registered 96 degrees.”
