Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-14

Thetr Old House Rebuilt, and the
Boys ssAf Home.v


Hose Co No. l, assembled at the house OF
the latter company to formally move the
truck and cart Of the two first named,
NOW known as the Hooks 4 Knicks, and
under one company organization) Prompt
ly on time the boys fell in on the ropes
and moved to their new house on Spring
street. Arriving there, the mem bers found
an elegant lunch spread, liquid refresh
ments on tap and cigar boxes wide open.
The truck was run into place, the caps and
belts hung up, and the citizens who live in
that portion of Eureka bordering on the
bluff began to assemble. President Cana
van made the first speech on this occasion.
he said: "Come in, gentlemen, iremen,
citizens, members of the infirmary, all of
yes this is an occasion of general re-
joicing. Bring 'em in from the highways,
from the by-ways; let's all be glad.
pointing to the table loaded down with
the luxuries of the season. Here is
spread the staff Of life here are the fish
of the sea here are barrels of lager and
yonder are boxes Of aromatic Havanas. /
am getting out of wind, thirsty, hungry,
weak. This is the longest speech l ever
made, and this the proudest moment of
my life. Turn yourselves loose eat,
drink and be merry, for tomorrow we
may be burnt out and roofiess again."
There was no second invitation, and the
viands quickly disappeared. After " toast
ing and feasting, the assembled throng,
by invitation Of the President, moved into
the spacious hall of the company's house
and we're seated.
Judge Harmon moved, and it was SO or
dered, that this be a meeting wherein all
present shall tell what he knows about fire
companies, or sing q song.
John T. Baker, President d. P. l., be-
ing present, was loudly called for and
spoke ten minutes, giving a general his
tory of the worlds fires, and showed how
he earned his Pr~esidency--by saving other
peoples goods, while his own collar-box
was burned, etc.
Tommy Douglas responded to calls and
said he would be at the ropes as soon as
any of them in times Of need.
James Mooney spoke for the Rescues I;
Frank Moss for the Richmonds Sam. Ra-
phael talked some plain facts about the du-
ties Of citizens and firemen, and men
toned some water supply history which
has not been published. Terry McMahan
had his say, which was well received.
Frank Deutrick said a few words in good
time, and in view of his departure was
placed upon the honorary list Of the COM
pany.
Major Long arose, and in an interesting
manner gave a brief
HISTORY OF THE HOOKS AND KNIcKs.
Eureka Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 was
organized at Judge Adams Office on the
2lst Of October, 1871, and on the 31st of
the same month the organization was COM
pleted, with A. e. Titus as President. A
lot was rendered for the use of the COM
pany by Col. d. Mannheim, and funds raised
for a temporary shelter. While awaiting
the arrival Of the truck purchased in San
Francisco, fire service, by means of a
bucket brigade, was organized. On the
LIST OF August, 1872, the company paraded
in full uniform to escort the carriage Of
Rescue Hose Co. No. l to its house. On
the anniversary of their organization the
company gave their first ball, which has
been repeated every year since that date.
February 6, 1874, the company was adj
mitted into the Eureka Fire Department
by the Board of County Commissioners.
December !, 1874, the old house ON the
site occupied at present was completed and
taken possession of.
On October 8, 1876, the Kn~ickerbocker
hose carriage Of Sacramento, CAL, was
purchased. The year 1877 was only marked
by the connection OF the fire mains with
the Richmond reservoirs, securing an ad-
ditional supply Of $50, 900 gallons of water.
On May 7, 1879, the companies were re-
organized as Eureka Hook and Ladder
No. land Knickerbocker Hose No. 2, the
two companies maintaining a separate ex-
istence until the reconciliation. In that
year the truck-house was destroyed by fire,
but was almost Immediately rebuilt.
Since their organization 257 members
have been borne upon the rolls, embracing
the names Of most Of our prominent mer-
chants, professional men and good citi-
zens. The Presidents have been success
lively A. E. Titus, D. E. Baily, @. G.. Hub
bard, r. NJ. Beatty, W. II. Davenport, T.
s. Douglas, E. Laventhal, j. s. Lock
Scott, r. Sadler, A. G. Bishop, F. O. Cor
The F~oremanship has been held by P.
Kopplekorn, A. E. Titus, Daniel Morgan,
T. s. Douglas, ALI. Chartz, H. B. Mckee,
j. G. Lockwood, s. Raphel, r. Sadler, D.
NJ. Slender and R. L. Chase, and among
the names Of those who have held the As
sistant's trumpet are l.. W. Cromer, +. O.
German, Louis Brandt, 0. McDermott, 7.
Kennedy, Charley Grimm, Dick Guiberson,
Samuel Rsphel, Alec Mckay, H. b. Nc
Kee, Chris. Malatesta, G. Graham, Felix
Maggini, /. Norris, AL. Skinner and Terry
Mcmahon.
A vote OF thanks was rendered the SEN
TISEL, the Leader, Messrs. ]. s. Wilton
and John S. Capron and several others.
Especially did they mention the County
Commissioners as having lone all in their
power to aid the company in their time OF
need.
BY order of the assembled members OF
the several companies, the following trib-
ute to the memory Of the late A. M. Hill
house was unanimously adopted, and the
members whose names are signed were ap-
pointed by President Canavan to draft the
same:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Supreme
Ruler Of the Universe to remove from our
midst our esteemed fellow citizen and
friend, A. NJ. H%illhouse; therefore be it
Resolved, That in the death of A. NJ,
Hillhouse, the community and State has
suffered a severe loss; that the Fire De-
partment has lost a most noble benefactol
and generous friend.
hesoiVeu, Inat We teuue the wile ahu
family of our esteemed friend our sincere
sympathy for their great loss-the loss OF
a loving husband, a kind father and an
honored citizen.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu'
tons be spread upon the minutes of the
records of all the fire companies in Eureka,
and that each of the papers in Eureka be
requested to publish the same.
Resolved. That a copy Of these resolu.
tions be presented to the bereaved wife o
our departed friend.
JOHN 7. BAKER,
Chairman Committee;
P. p. CANAvAN,
President Hooks 4 Kicks;
r. L. CHASE,
Foreman Knicks No. 2;
JAMES MOONEY,