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81.	Paper's first edition extols area's virtues / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [678] [WAYITWAS-2006-678] The Vacaville Reporter began its long career as the local newspaper with its first edition delivered March 10, 1883. Its first publisher was James D. McClain. Detailed record - Similar records
82.	Francisco Solano becomes a mission alcalde / Bowen, Jerry [677] [WAYITWAS-2006-677] In my last column I introduced you to "Sino" and now I find that I spelled his name wrong. According to a transcript of his baptismal certificate at the Huntington Library his name was spelled "Sina." Detailed record - Similar records
83.	Mysterious disaster befalls Benicia seminary / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [676] [WAYITWAS-2006-676] This is the final part of the story about The Wreath, a school paper published by teachers at the Benicia Young Ladies Seminary in 1855. Apparently, it was published as a regular paper, with selected extracts printed in the Solano Republican. - Editor Detailed record - Similar records
84.	Asistencia built near Rockville / Bowen, Jerry [675] [WAYITWAS-2006-675] In my last column we followed Friar Altamira in 1824 during his expedition to establish the last mission to be built in California. Detailed record - Similar records
85.	Portrayals of students offered / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [672] [WAYITWAS-2006-672] Today we continue to follow the history of "The Wreath," the school paper published by teachers of the Benicia Young Ladies Seminary in 1855. Detailed record - Similar records
86.	Part 2-Spanish Troops Marched In / Bowen, Jerry [673] [WAYITWAS-2006-673] When I ended my last column I said, "Second-Lieutenant Gabriel Moraga with seventeen soldiers and an auxiliary force of Christian Indians of unknown size attacked the Suisun force of 120 fighting men on May 22, 1810 near Rockville." Here again is a misconception of history perhaps read out of context. It wasn't at Rockville. It was at or near today's Suisun City. Detailed record - Similar records
87.	School's story is wreathed in summary of pupils / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [671] [WAYITWAS-2006-671] This is Part 1 of a two-part article. Part 2 will run Sunday, Oct. 22. - Editor In the early years of Solano County history, Benicia was at the forefront in developing educational institutions for the children of the first pioneer families. Detailed record - Similar records
88.	Old stone structure has Solano historians rocking / Bowen, Jerry [664] [WAYITWAS-2006-664] For the past few months the Vacaville Heritage Council has been researching old records, history books and maps trying to learn more about a small stone and adobe structure near Suisun Valley Road on the old Mangels Winery property. Detailed record - Similar records
89.	Solano's first 'County School Day' a big success / Goerke-Shrode, Sabine [663] [WAYITWAS-2006-663] During the first decades of the 20th century, it was customary for many California counties to set aside one day during the school year to highlight student activities. This day was called the "County School Day." Detailed record - Similar records
90.	Car tales offer readers a ride into the past / Bowen, Jerry [662] [WAYITWAS-2006-662] Those of us who poke our respective noses into the dusty pages of the past often say that we can learn lessons from past mistakes and things that went right. Detailed record - Similar records

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