History of Sacramento County, California, with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with its growth and development from the early days to the present, 1923, Part 2

Author: Reed, G. Walter
Publication date: 1923
Publisher: Los Angeles : Historic Record Co.
Number of Pages: 1026

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CHAPTER XXI

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

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The Sacramento Postoffice: The barometer of city's growth and of the development of its en- virons-Repeated enlargement of facilities-Growth of postal business commensurate with rapid ex- tension of city's corporate limits and development of rural delivery-Comparison of volume of busi- ness in 1913 and 1923-Office force and substations-Present enlargement of postoffice and other government offices in Federal Building. Federal Land Office (p. 161): Formerly three land offices. at Marysville, Stockton and Sacramento-Land-office work now centralized in Sacramento-Present registrar and receiver. United States Internal Revenue Office: Deputy revenue collector in charge -Office of collector in San Francisco. United States Weather Bureau: Sacramento station estab- lished July 1, 1877-Changes in location-Former officers in charge, and present incumbent-Improve- ments under Observers Barwick, Searr and Taylor-Territory observed -- Observation stations in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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CHAPTER XXII

CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY

Established in 1851 by state legislature-Scattered books belonging to state placed in custody of secretary of state-Purchase of law books, 1850-Growth of the library-The Sutro Branch-Present annual income-Present location-Ample facilities of new library unit of Capitol Extension build- ings-Appointment of state librarian transferred from legislature to governor-Constructive work of State Librarians J. L. Gillis and Milton J. Ferguson-Summary of departments-Work of department devoted to California-Records, files and indexes-Work of the Department for the Blind-Organiza- tion of and cooperation with county libraries (p. 163)-Annual County Librarians' Convention-Board of Library Extensions.

CHAPTER XXIII

CITY FREE LIBRARY 163

Early recognition of the need for a public library in Sacramento-Organization of the Sacramento Library Association in 1857, and collection of a library-Erection of former library building in 1872- Offer of the property to the city in 1879, and its acceptance by popular vote, with assumption of debt-Library rearranged and recatalogued, and thrown open to publie with 6,067 volumes on its shelves-Library's growth in size and usefulness-Leading citizens who have directed its affairs- Privileges extended to all residents of the county-Branch libraries established in various com- munities-County contract with City Library terminated on establishment of free county library service by supervisors in 1919-Present size of library, and extent of its service-Control and super- vision of City Library prior to 1921-Control under new city charter-Librarians-New administra- tion's plans for extension of Library's usefulness-The magnificent new Library Building (p. 164).

CHAPTER XXIV

E. B. CROCKER ART GALLERY, AND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION 164

Sacramento the possessor of one of the finest art collections in the United States-Nucleus of the collection gathered by Judge E. B. and Mrs. Margaret E. Crocker during the Franco-Prussian War -- Cost of collection and gallery-Description of gallery and annex-The works of art (p. 165). Story of the Gift of the Art Gallery to Sacramento City: Organization and aims of the California Museum Association-Association's plans for the erection of a museum building-"Sacramento's Lady Bountiful"-Account of the art loan exhibit at the Art Gallery in March, 1885-Mrs. Crocker's gen- erous offer of the property and art collection to the Museum Association-Execution of deed to city, March 20, 1885-The floral festival given in honor of Mrs. Crocker in May. 1885-Transfer of the keys of the Art Gallery to the mayor, and presentation of the beautiful oaken casket to the donor (p. 166). The School of Design-Scholarships of the Ladies' Museum Association-Custody of state mineral cabinet transferred to Museum Association; cabinet placed on display at the Art Gallery- Presentation of the Agassiz Institute collection to the Museum Association-David Lubin's gift of Italian statuary-Organization of the Ladies' Museum Association of Sacramento, and the second loan exhibition-Trustees of the cabinet-Curator of the Art Gallery.

CHAPTER XXV

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EDUCATIONAL MATTERS

Sacramento abreast of the times in matters educational-Benton's account of the first educa- tional ventures in Sacramento Provisions of early school laws (p. 168)-Early public school adver- tisement-Increase in attendance and opening of other schools -- First city superintendent and board of education elected by council-Teachers elected-First common schoolhouse erected (p. 169)-Report on accommodations and attendance, 1855-Authority to elect the board taken from the council and given to the people by legislative act, 1855-First election by people, and results-Organization of board and election of teachers-Superintendent's report-Superintendent and board of commissioners. 1856-First appropriation for colored school-Superintendent's report-Superintendent and board. 1857-Building of the Franklin Grammar School-School directors, 1858. appointed under consolida-

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tion aet-Board of education as organized October 4, 1858-Erection of Washington schoolhouse Subsequent boards, improvements. in school system, and reports of attendance, receipts and disburse- ments, 1859-1880-Boards of education, 1880-1911 (p. 172)-Superintendents since 1880 (p. 173)- City board of education under charter of 1911-The new city board of education, appointed under 1921 council-The High School-Colored pupils (p. 174)-Other matters-School districts (p. 175)-Sac- ramento Business College.

CHAPTER XXVI

PRESS OF THE COUNTY

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"Monterey Californian," the first newspaper published in California-First issue printed in 1846 on paper used for tobacco wrappers-"California Star," first issued in San Francisco, January 9, 1847 -The two papers consolidated in 1848 under the title "Star and Californian"-"Alta Californian," first issue January 1, 1849-"Journal of Commerce" (p. 177)-"Pacific News," the first tri-weekly pub- lished in California-"Placer Times," first issue April 28, 1849, at Sutter's Fort-Unruled foolscap used as printing paper-"Sacramento Transcript"; tri-weekly, and monthly steamer edition-"Transcript's" salutatory-Crude expedients of the early printers-"Times and Transcript," consolidation and en- largement, June, 1851 (p. 178)-Squatter Association's paper, "Settlers' and Miners' Tribune"- Launching of the "Sacramento Daily Union"-Subsequent history of the "Union"-"Democratie State Journal" (p. 179)-"California Statesman" (p. 180)-"California Farmer and Journal of Useful Seience"-"Illustrated Historical Sketches of California"-"Pacific Recorder"-"State Tribune" -- "California American"-"Water Fount and Home Journal" (p. 181)-"Spirit of the Age"-"Daily Evening Times"-"City Item"-"Daily Times"-"Chinese News"-"Temperance Mirror"-"Daily Morning Bee": History of changes in its make-up and management; its influential standing and mod- ern equipment-"Star of the Pacific"-"Daily State Sentinel"-"Covenant and Odd Fellows' Maga- zine"-"Temperance Register" (p. 182)-"Phoenix" and "Watch Dog"-"Sacramento Visitor"-"Sac- ramento Mercury"-"Baptist Circular-"Daily Register" - "Daily Democratie Standard"-"Daily Morning News"-"Evening Post"-"The Rescue"-"Evening Star"-"California Republican" (p. 183)-"California Express" -- "Sacramento Daily Record" and "Record-Union"-"Expositor"-"The Young American"-Other weekly papers-"Dramatic Chronicle"-"Traveler's Guide" and "Railroad Gazetteer"-"State Capital Reporter"-"Locomotive" (p. 184)-"Sacramento Journal"-"Valley World" -"Evening News"-"Sacramento Valley Agriculturist"-"Occidental Star"-"Winning Way"-"Com- mon Sense"-"Mercantile Globe"-"California Teacher"-"State Fair Gazette"-"Evening Herald"- "Enterprise" (p. 185)-"Seminary Budget"-"Business College Journal"-"Sunday Leader": History and present management-"Sunday Capital"-"Occidental Medical Times": History and manage- ment-"Daily Evening Journal"-"Nord California Herold": History and influence-"Themis"- "Folsom Telegraph": History and management-"Fairoaks Citizen" and "Elk Grove Citizen" (p. 186)-"Galt Gazette"-"Daily Evening News"-"Sunday News" and News Publishing Company- "Sacramento Star": Management and history.

CHAPTER XXVII

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CHURCHES OF SACRAMENTO

First church organization in Sacramento-Grace Protestant Episcopal Church of Sacramento New Parish of St. Paul's (p. 188)-Christ Church, Episcopal, of Oak Park-St. Rose's Church- Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (p. 189)-Christian Brothers' College-St. Joseph's Academy- Parish of the Order of St. Francis of Assisi (p. 190): Present church of St. Francis of Assisi-The First Church of Christ in Sacramento (Congregational)-First Christian Church of Sacramento- Westminster Presbyterian Church (p. 191)-Fremont Park Presbyterian Church. The First Metho- dist Episcopal Church: "Sixth Street Methodist Church"-University of the Pacific-Seventh Street Methodist Church (p. 192)-Baltimore California Chapel-Present church on Sixth Street-"American Center." Central Methodist Episcopal Church-German Methodist Church (p. 193)-St. Andrew's Church, African Methodist Episcopal-The Methodist Episcopal Church South (p. 194)-German Evangelical Lutheran Church-First Church of Christ, Seientist-Christian Church, or Disciples of Christ (p. 195)-Calvary Baptist Church-First Baptist Church-Siloam Baptist Church (Colored)- Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Sacramento (p. 196)-Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Lat- ter-Day Saints-First Unitarian Church-Congregation B'nai Israel -- Ebenezer Church, Evangelical Association (German)-United Brethren in Christ.

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CHAPTER XXVIII

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

Inception of Masonry in Cailfornia: Masonry well represented among the early pioneers-Peter Lassen, the first Masonic missionary-Charter granted for Western Star Lodge No. 98, May 10, 1848 -Masonic lodge instituted at Oregon City September 11, 1848-Charter for California Lodge No. 13 granted November 9, 1848 (p. 198)-Connecticut Lodge No. 75 granted charter, January 31, 1849; af- terwards becomes Tehama Lodge No. 3-Pacific Lodge, U. D., granted traveling charter, June 5. 1849; afterwards becomes Benicia Lodge-Account of the founding of early lodges-Organization of the Grand Lodge of California, April 19, 1850 (p. 199). The Masonic Temple (p. 200)-Masonic Lodges-Organization of Capital City Lodge, Sacramento, October 16, 1921 (p. 201)-Royal Arch Masons-Royal and Select Masters-Knights Templar-Scottish Rite-Women's orders in Masonry -Freemasonry among the colored (p. 202)-Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs- Knights of Pythias (p. 204)-Independent Order of Red Men-Ancient Order of United Workmen (p. 205)-United Ancient Order of Druids-Native Sons and Native Daughters of the Golden West- Benevolent Protective Order of Elks-Other Orders.

CHAPTER XXIX

ASSOCIATIONS AND CLUBS

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Sacramento Pioneers: Organization of the association in 1854-Charter members-Present offi- cers-Sons and Daughters of the Sacramento Society of California Pioneers-New organization with a new constitution (p. 208)-Sons and Daughters members of the Association of Pioneers-Complete list of the presidents of the society with the respective dates of their terms of service-Pioneer Hall- Museum of relics of the early days. The Sutter Club: Leading organization of its kind in Sacra- mento-First president of the organization-Club incorporated February 2, 1889-Officers and direct- ors. The Tuesday Club: One of prominent organizations of Sacramento-Strong and beneficial in- fluence on the progress of city-Organized in 1896-First president-Present membership-Recog- nized as a center of social and mental culture-Work of a philanthropic nature taken up (p. 209)-Mc- Kinley Park-Traveling libraries-Tuesday Club House Association-Club's president. The Satur- day Club: Musical life of Sacramento represented by the Saturday Club-Growth of membership- Present president of club-Student class-Limited number of men admitted to associate member- ship, and Men's Auxiliary formed (p. 210)-Study course for members-Famous artists of the world who have appeared under the patronage of the club-Artist Recitals-Recognized as one of the lead- ing musical organizations of the country-Workers who have given long and active service. Young Men's Christian Association: Organized on October 3, 1866 (p. 211)-New building-General Sec- retary. Young Women's Christian Association: First organization of its kind in California-First officers-Present officers-Board of directors-Boarding-homes for girls-Room registry file-Bunga- low club house-Secretaries-Travelers' aid and emergency department. California State Fair:

First annual state fair, 1854-Incorporation and appropriation for support (p. 212)-Stock grounds- Race track and pavilions-New grounds of the society-Importance of society's work-Officers (p. 213). Sacramento Valley Development Association: Formally organized January 15 and 16, 1900- Sacramento Valley Irrigation Convention-Educational campaign in Sacramento Valley-Establish- ment of funds-Recognized as one of the largest factors of public improvement on the Pacific Coast- Officers of the association (p. 214)-Territory embraced in the organization. Chamber of Commerce: A live, throbbing, influential commercial organization-Campaigns of 1919 for clear water and more schools-Awakened public spirit of Sacramento-The new $85,000 home on Seventh Street-Officers and directors in office during 1921-Present (1922) officers of the Chamber.

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HOSPITALS AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

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The suffering in 1849 and 1850-Dr. Morse's account-Early hospitals (p. 216)-County hospital-

County physicians (p. 217)-White Hospital-Southern Pacific Hospital-Protestant Orphan Asylum-The Marguerite Home (p. 218)-Other hospitals-Mater Misericordiae Hospital (p. 219) -Igo-Flitcroft Hospital-Home of the Merciful Savior-Other benevolent institutions. Cemeteries (p. 220): The New Helvetia Cemetery-Old cemetery property transformed into an open park- The City Cemetery-The Hebrew Cemetery-St. Joseph's Cemetery-East Lawn Cemetery-Odd Fellows' Lawn Cemetery -- Masonic Lawn Cemetery.

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CHAPTER XXXI

COUNTY RED CROSS CHAPTER

The county Red Cross chapter an outgrowth of the World War-Organization of the chapter- Excellent work of the Home Service Section of the Civilian Relief Department-The Production Committee's work-Relief work of the Canteen Service-Director and commandant of the Canteen Service-Contribution to the relief fund-Valuable service of the Motor Corps of the Red Cross during the influenza epidemics-Cooperation of branch chapters-American Peace Time Program and Public Health Service Committee-Present activities: Soldiers' claims, employment and reha- bilitation-Present organization of executive board. Roll of nurses from Sacramento County, with home addresses-Overseas nurses; nurses who made the supreme sacrifice "over there"-Enrolled Red Cross nurses-Home Defense nurses (p. 222).

CHAPTER XXXII

SACRAMENTO COUNTY WAR WORK

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The county's liberal contribution, in dollars and man-power, to the government's program in the World War-Success of the Liberty Bond drives-Response to the call to arms-Sacramento's sub- scription fund for war work-General participation in patriotic war work, in all sections of the county-Comparatively large number of those who enlisted in their country's service and took part in the great conflict. Honor-roll of those from Sacramento County who made the supreme sacrifice: From the United States Army (p. 223)-From the United States Navy-From the United States Marine Corps.

CHAPTER XXXIII

COUNTY MILITARY ORGANIZATION

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State militia organized April 10, 1850-First major-generals-Changes in military divisions and districts-Brigadier-generals; resignations and successions-The 4th Regiment of Infantry, N. G. C. (p. 224)-Volunteer companies-Troop B, Cavalry; detailed account of organization and changes (p. 226)-The 2nd Regiment of Infantry, N. G. C .- Companies E and G, Infantry. Grand Army of the Republic and Ladies of the Grand Army: Sumner Post, No. 3-Warren Post, No. 54 Fair Oaks Post, No. 120 (p. 227)-Sumner Relief Corps, No. 11-Fair Oaks Relief Corps-Clara Barton Circle, No. 11, Ladies of the G. A. R. Spanish War Veterans: J. Holland Laidler Camp, No. 5; charter members and first officers-Admiral Robley D. Evans Camp, No. 33; charter members and first officers-Cynthia E. Moore Auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans; first officers. The American Legion (p. 228): American Legion, Post No. 61; charter members and present officers.

CHAPTER XXXIV

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SACRAMENTO FIRE DEPARTMENT

First Organization and Early Fires: First fire department in Sacramento organized in 1850- First fire of any considerable extent-Greatest fire of the early days, November 2, 1852-The second general conflagration-The fire of July 3, 1855 (p. 229)-Burning of the Capital Woolen Mills-Burn- ing of the Western Hotel. The most disastrous conflagration of later years; destruction of the fine department store of Weinstock, Lubin & Company-Other serious fires of recent years. Early Fire Companies: Mutual Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1-Alert Hook and Ladder Company, No. 2- Confidence Engine Company, No. 1-Protection Engine Company, No. 2-Sacramento Engine Com- pany, No. 3-Eureka Engine Company, No. 4 (p. 230)-Knickerbocker Engine Company, No. 5- Young America, No. 6-Tchama Hose Company, No. 1-Neptune Hose Company-Broderick En- gine Company, No. 7. The fire fighters of the old volunteer days-Chief engineers of volunteer fire department-Rivalry of the companies. Exempt Firemen (p. 231): First Exempt Firemen's Associa- tion organized August 14, 1865-The new association formed in 1872-Last president of the Exempts. Paid Fire Department: Established April 1, 1872-The first commissioners-Detailed account of or- ganization, companies, and equipment-Two-platoon system adopted (p. 232)-Annual appropriations for the city's fire department since 1913-Chief engineers of paid fire department (p. 233).

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CHAPTER XXXV

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Gas Works: William Glenn and the Sacramento Gas Company-Initial step in constructing the gas works taken October 20, 1854-City lighted with gas for the first time on the evening of Decem- ber 17, 1855-Citizens' Gas Light Company of Sacramento (p. 234)-Pacific Pneumatic Gas Com- pany-Citizens' Gas, Light and Heat Company-Sacramento Gas Company and the Citizens' Gas, Light and Heat Company consolidated under name of Capital Gas Company-Daily output and sell- ing price-New 500,000 cubic foot gas-holder constructed in 1908-Capital Gas Company combined with the Thompson-Houston Electric Light Company-Sacramento Electric Gas and Railway Com- pany-California Gas and Electric Company-Improvements in methods-Price reduced-Pacific Gas and Electric system. Water-works (p. 235): First plant in Sacramento-Construction of a system of water-works-First superintendent-Growth of the system-Complaints of scanty supply of water-Analysis of water taken from the Sacramento River-Water-works of 1873 (p. 236)-$1,800,- 000 bond issue voted, June 28, 1919-$900,000 additional bonds-The new and modern filtration plant and water-works system. The Telephone: The Sunset Telephone Company-Account of the devel- opment of the system-The Capital Telephone and Telegraph Company-Competition and rates (p. 237)-A natural monopoly-The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company-The Sacramento ex- change-Division headquarters and officials.

CHAPTER XXXVI

THE COMING OF THE RAILROADS

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The building of the Central Pacific: Sacramento Valley Railroad-Early agitation for building of a railroad across the plains-First effort made in California for the building of an overland railroad -Auburn and Nevada Railroad Company-Prosecution of the undertaking abandoned-Congressional act providing for a survey (p. 238)-Report submitted to congress and published-Theodore D. Judah's trial surveys over the Sierra Nevadas-His further activities-Railroad convention in San Francisco, September 20, 1859-Mr. Judah's efforts to secure congressional support-Further sur- veys-Failure to interest San Francisco capital-Meeting of the business men of Sacramento-Or- ganization of company perfected and articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state, June 28, 1861-Officers elected (p. 239)-The difficulties encountered-Provisions of the bill passed by congress in July, 1862 (p. 240)-State aid-Stock subscriptions-A schedule for trains going east- The celebration, on inception of the work of construction (p. 241)-Equipment ordered-Stock sub- scriptions and issue of bonds-Right of way into city of Sacramento granted-Progress of the work- Engineering work under S. S. Montague (p. 242)-Further measures of Federal aid-Improved finan- cial status of the company (p. 243)-The driving of the last spike. Brief Account of Other Railroads: Western Pacific Railroad Company-San Joaquin Valley Railroad-California and Oregon Rialroad -California Pacific Railroad Company-Rivalry of Central Pacific and California Pacific Railroads (p. 244)-Western Pacific as a transcontinental railroad-The Western Pacific shops-Sacramento Valley Railroad, the first railroad constructed in California-California Central Railroad (p. 245) (Oregon Division of the Southern Pacific)-Sacramento, Placer and Nevada Railroad-Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad-The Amador branch-The Freeport road-Sacramento Southern Railroad-Southern Pacific Railroad Company of California (p. 246)-Southern Pacific Branch Com- pany-Northern Railway Company-San Pablo and Tulare Railroad Company-Southern Pacific . Company of Kentucky-The Southern Pacific system of pensions-The Southern Pacific shops at Sacramento-Electric railroads (p. 247). The great railroad strike (p. 248)-Reminiscences of the railroads (p. 255).

CHAPTER XXXVII

COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION

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Richest cargoes in the United States carried on the waters of the Sacramento River-Value of tonnage transported-Increase in the percentage of tonnage transported-Yearly value of the traffic- Comparative data-Average tonnage, past two years-Products shipped-Russians first to navigate the river (p. 258)-Agency of the Hudson Bay Company-Russian schooner-The rush for gold- The schooner "Providence," 1849-"Eliodora," purchased by Sam Brannan-"Joven Guipuzcoana." a Peruvian vessel-"McKim" and "Senator"-Trip of the bark "Whiton"-The "Little Sitka," first steamboat on bay or river-The "Sacramento," first boat advertising for regular runs on the river- "Mint," first boat to make successful regular trips with passenger and freight to and from San Fran-

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cisco, beginning in October, 1849 (p. 259)-Steamer "Washington" first to ascend to month of Feath- er River-The "Actna"-The "Jack Hays"-Steamboat "Linda" among the first to make the run be- tween here and Yuba City, in the fall of 1849-The steamer "New World"-Water craft in operation in 1850-California Steam Navigation Company-The "Chrysopolis"-Steamers operating on river and tributaries in 1867-Central Pacific and Southern Pacific on the river-"Navajo" and "Seminole" -Mail boats leaving for San Francisco: The "Apache" and the "Navajo"-Sacramento Wood Com- pany-Sacramento Transportation Company-Firm of Miller and Eaton (p. 260)-Steamers and barges on the upper Sacramento in the grain-carrying business-Messrs. D. E. Knight, N. D. Rideout and W. T. Ellis-Weekly freighting between Marysville and San Francisco-California Transporta- tion Company-The steamer "Reform"-Transportation of fruits, vegetables and perishable products -Freight and passenger service between Sacramento and San Francisco-"Chin-Du-Wan" and "S. M. Whipple"-The Farmers' Transportation Company-Other vessels operating on the river-Immense amount of produce transported on the river-Casualties on the rivers and bay-Tragedy of the steamer "Belle" (p. 261)-Early-day competition on the river (p. 262)-Yolo Bridges.

CHAPTER XXXVIII

BANKS AND BANKERS

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Rank and influence of Sacramento's banks in financial world-Aggregate deposits of the banks of Sacramento, as of September 6, 1921-Deposits of chief banks, severally. History of the Banks: Na- tional Bank of D. O. Mills & Company-Other banks and bankers of the very early days (p. 264)- Sacramento-San Joaquin Bank-Capital Savings Bank (p. 265)-Odd Fellows Savings Bank-Dime Savings Bank-People's Savings Bank-Banks and their resources in 1881-California National. Bank -Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank (p. 266)-Capital National Bank-Sacramento Valley Trust Company-Fort Sutter National Bank-Merchants National Bank (p. 267)-Bank of Italy. Sacra- mento Clearing House: Annual volume of business from date of organization to the present.

CHAPTER XXIX

FIRST THINGS

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First mail brought to Sacramento-First directory of Sacramento City-First ship used in Cali- fornia as prison brig-First house in Sutterville-First store in Sacramento-First projected rival of Sacramento-First census taken in the state-The "Dice me Nana"-First paper published in Sacra- mento-First public reception and grand ball-First railroad built in California (p. 270)-First man hung in Sacramento-First steamboat explosion-First steamer to enter port of San Francisco-First agricultural association in the state-First case of smallpox-First steamboat to Sacramento-First military organization in Sacramento-First frame house-First brick house built in Sacramento-First mail for Salt Lake-First fire department-First street cars in Sacramento-First Thanksgiving day cver observed in California-First mass-meeting of Republicans in California (p. 271)-First Repub- lican state convention in the state-First child born of white parents in California-First school in Sacramento County outside of the city-First ball held in Sacramento County by white settlers-First courthouse erected in Sacramento-First criminal trial in Sacramento-First survey of plat of Sacra- mento (p. 272)-First city government in Sacramento-First county superintendent of common schools clected by the people in Sacramento-First cement sidewalks in Sacramento-Sacramento the first city in California to adopt the system of proportional representation in municipal voting.

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History of Sacramento County, California, with biographical sketches of the leading men and women of the county who have been identified with its growth and development from the early days to the present, 1923, Part 2

Author: Reed, G. Walter Publication date: 1923 Publisher: Los Angeles : Historic Record Co. Number of Pages: 1026

Author: Reed, G. Walter
Publication date: 1923
Publisher: Los Angeles : Historic Record Co.
Number of Pages: 1026