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Echos Of Solanos Past

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36.	Local ventures change hands as 1871 begins / Delaplane, Kristin [400] [ECHOS-1998-400] A storm in February 1871 covered the hills with snow for a day. The flagstaff in front of Wilson's stable in Suisun City, which had been standing for more than a dozen years, was knocked down in a severe gust during the storm. Detailed record - Similar records
37.	Death, intrigue, scandal part of the times / Delaplane, Kristin [399] [ECHOS-1998-399] In the first part of 1871, three deaths were reported out of Vacaville. From the start of the year, things took a bad turn for Joseph Hewitt of Pleasants Valley. His barn, along 20 tons of hay and four valuable horses, were all destroyed in a fire. Detailed record - Similar records
38.	Solano County communities bustling in 1871 / Delaplane, Kristin [398] [ECHOS-1998-398] In the winter of 1871, farmer Mathew Cooper was spitting wood he purchased some months before. He came upon a hollow log and discovered a large white oak walking cane. Detailed record - Similar records
39.	Solano's citizens full of vigor in 1870 / Delaplane, Kristin [397] [ECHOS-1998-397] In 1870, Solano County was the eighth county in the state in regard to population. Powers and George A. Gillespie were operating the Weekly Solano Republican newspaper, which was published in Suisun City. George's brother, E.F. Gillespie, was the justice of peace [...] Detailed record - Similar records
40.	Suisun City becomes city of enterprise / Delaplane, Kristin [396] [ECHOS-1998-396] The 1870s were to be a prosperous time for Solano County. Many of those early pioneers were realizing their dreams and had become respected citizens. Suisun City was the major town for enterprise, but several businesses were also established in Vallejo, and Benicia was still a focal point for business. Detailed record - Similar records
41.	Pena Adobe has a colorful history / Delaplane, Kristin [395] [ECHOS-1998-395] The Pena Adobe, a registered historical landmark, was the original home of Juan Felipe Pena, one of the first European settlers in the area in the 1840s. Today the city of Vacaville along with the Vacaville Heritage Council is working on making repairs and upgrading the environment so that the artifacts that relate to the adobe's heritage may be safely housed there. Volunteers are wanted for this project. The goal is to bring the adobe up to the standards of a quality museum-like structure and then maintain regular hours with volunteer docents. Detailed record - Similar records
42.	County grows, mellows and heats up / Delaplane, Kristin [394] [ECHOS-1998-394] In 1869, a correspondent reported on the current changes due to the advent of the railroad: Detailed record - Similar records
43.	Steamers, trains provide Solano transportation / Delaplane, Kristin [393] [ECHOS-1998-393] The steamer Cora made daily trips between Suisun, Benicia and San Francisco. The fare to and from San Francisco was a dollar each way. There was a great deal of complaint about the racing on the waters between the steamer New World and the boats of the California Steamship Navigation Co. It was feared a terrible explosion or serious accident would occur. The captain of the New World responded that the New World was simply keeping her regular speed, which other boats were unable to excel. Detailed record - Similar records
44.	Suisun City grows roots around it's businesses / Delaplane, Kristin [392] [ECHOS-1998-392] Suisun City had its roots in the 1850s. Credit for the discovery of the area dates back to 1850, when Curtis Wilson and Dr. John Baker happened to sail up the winding Suisun Slough and they recorded their finding. The environment was mainly tule land populated with mud hens and a herd of elk. Detailed record - Similar records
45.	County rich with opportunity, thefts / Delaplane, Kristin [391] [ECHOS-1998-391] In 1869, horse thieves were the bane of society. Early in the year a couple of mares were stolen from Lagoon Valley and then the most valuable two horses of 18 were taken from Mosley's Ranch near Vallejo. Detailed record - Similar records

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