The morning call., 1891-11-11
SOUNDS FROM SONOMA,
Cultivation Of Sugar Beets-So.
ciety Events-Minor Topics.
Special Correspondence of THE MORNING CALL.

Special Correspondence of THE MORNING CALL.
Editor Morning Call; James G. Fair, who
recently purchased the Bihler ranch, six
miles below Petaluma, for which he paid
S257.00O, has number of Improvements un-
der way. He intends to plant several hun
dred acres of sugar beets. the land being
particularly well adapted to their cultiya-
ton. He has canvassed the matter among
his neighbors in that vicinity, and providing
they agree to plant some of their land in
beets, he has agreed to erect large beet
sugar factory in that vicinity. This scheme
has been discussed before by the farmers OF
Two Rocks, but, for lack of encouragement,
fell through. A beet-sugar factory would
be an acquisition to Petaluma, and since
Mr. Fairs proposition has become known
many of the farmers here have signified
their willingness to make hay while the
sun Shines"
M. j. Miller, who has the Government
contract Tor dredging the Petaluma Creek,
is doing some excellent work. The contract
calls for dredging one mile OF the creek at 10
cents per cubic yard. When completed the
work will be great improvement.
John Zoikan, the well-known brick
maker. has recently purchased two and a
half acres of land at Sunny Slope and
moved his brick-making plant to it. He has
built new dwelling there.
a profitable vineyard is that of A. Fini Of
SebastUpOl. The vines are in splendid con-
diti0n. especially the MalyoiSe and Mis-
sion. OF the former there are q number of
vines that will yield twenty to thirty pounds
each, and forty 10 forty-dye is not an un-
usual amount for the latter. or an average
of from six to thirteen tons TO the acre.
Mr. j. 5. Saunders, who has charge OF the
place. says he has sold his wine grapes this
year at $14 per ton in San Francisco and
that his table era. eS have netted him $40
per ton. He attributes his success at rails
ing grapes this year to wise pruning and
sulphuring at the right time.
Haskins 81 Son of Petaluma have a con-
tract for erecting several buildings in
Novato.
Len Hayden is having handsome new
residence erected on his Novato ranch.
j. X. Deuman is furnishing his new house
on his Two Rocks Ranch before moving in.
Company had its regular monthly shoot
at East Petaluma range yesterday. and, on
tie whole, the work was excellent. Among
the best scores were: Lieutenant Emmons,
AZ; Sergeant Smith. A; Sergeant Phillips,
Al; Corporal Stoekdale, 40; Sergeant BOr-
lni, IL, and Private Adams. 10, out of a
possible 90. The range was eco yards.
Professors Swafford and Cromwell and
Nils. maze hlhpdtIICh, LAtCuliht NOulIIllt-
tee of the HespPIian Literary Society, held
a meeting Saturday afternoon and laid out
the work for the next three months, which
is the study of American literature, COM
mencing with Irving, then in order the
authors of the Colonial period, Revolution
AIRY period, anti-slavery, civil War aud era
of reconstruction writers mp TO the present
time. Meetings will be held every Thurs
day evening at 80 O'Clock, in Guild Hail.
Articles OF incorporation Of the Congrega-
ti0ual Church of Christ in Petaluma have
been TIED with the County Clerk The
names of the Trustees are given as
follows: Henry johnson, II. P. Brainard.
Thomas A. Gilbert, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Codding
and R1th A. French, NJ. ID.
On Sunday evening ut the Congregational
Church 4 Boys Brigade was formed, it
being the first one ever formed in Peta-
luna. At the close of few fitting and APP
propriate remarks by the pastor, III. p.
Brainard, Superintendent of the Sabbath
school, brought forward and Introduced j.
Jones, who was duly installed as Captain
Of the first company, after which j. Dick
son and Arthur Kyle were called forward
and Installed as First and Second Sergeants
of the company. The impressive services
were appreciated by those in attendance.
Santa Rosa has recruiting station.
Lieutenant McGlaShiu is i'll charge OF the
same.
The regular monthly meeting of the
SonOma County horticultural Society was
held In Santa Rosa Saturday, President
Frazer in the chair. After reading the
minutes of the previous meeting President
Frazer stated that the meeting would be
turned over to the Vine Hill Club, as a con-
vention had been called for the purpose of
forming dried-fruit association. Then fol
lowed lengthy discussion regarding the
propriety Of the fruit men supporting the
SonOna County truit-shippers' Union and
not organizing new society. All favored
the MAN resolution n Tint tff "a
adopted.
2 Novato has a sportsmen's club. A club
house has been erected on the Novato marsh,
aud the members anticipate much enjoy
ment during the duck season. q. T. Ray
mond has been chosen President and Steve
SaDatle Secretary and Treasurer.
very pretty wedding occurred on
Wednesday at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Peoples Of Stony Point. The con-
tracing parties were Cora NJ. Peoples and
Elliot c. Chapman of Oakland. The house
was 'astetully decorated for the occasion.
Among the guests were: Mrs. NJ. w. Cod
ding, Mrs. Colby, Misses Phoebe aud Lucy
Chapman. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Chapman,
George c. Codding, Misses Annie and Ella
COdding, Mr.. and Mrs. G. \. Smith. Mrs.
l.. II. Patty, Miss Lizzie Whitney. l.. Phip-
panny, Ii. Wnslow, Mrs. Newsletter, Mrs.
l.. Barrett, Misses Mary and Gussie Ayers,
Misses Courtney and George Hamilton !,
Misses Blanche and Josie Book, Mr.. and
Ayers, Mr. and Mrs. l.. Benton, Miss Lena
Nestal, Miss NJ. Wilson. J. Book. Thomas
Wilson and L. Wilson.
a pleasant gathering assembled at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Hamilton at
Stony Point In honor of the birthday of
their son, G. ID. Hamilton.
The following named were present: Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Hamilton, Mr.. W. n. Ham
iton, Mrs. }. w. Knapp and children of
bloomfield, Mrs. John Barrett of Glenbrook.
Mrs. viii Mersfelder of San Francisco, Mr..
Z. d. Hamilton, the Misses George and
Aetha Hamilton, Mr.. g. w. Woodward, Mr..
A. WoUdworth of Tomales, Mrs. Clara
Morse, the Misses Dollie and Edna Mooney
of Petaluma, and Miss Hattie Mills Of
Bloomfield. MIA.
E'etdtttnd. NcueHber J, 1891