The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-11-27
PETALUMA GOSSIP.
ImprOvementS-SCcial and Matri-
m0nial-Flag- Raising.
Correspondence of TIE CALL.

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Woolen-mills are negotiating for the pur-
chase OF more land adjoining the present
site, and within the ensuing year will erect
large brick structure of double the capac-
ity Of the present establishment. The labor
force Will be increased from thirty-six, the
number now employed. to 100 hands or
more Thus far the product of these mills
has been confined to scarlet fiannels, gray
and white flannels; but when the proposed
improvements and extensions are made they
contemplate manufacturing cassimeres and
other hgh-grade goods. In the Immediate
vicinity is tho site which has been selected
for the silk factory, the successful estab-
lshment of which is now fully assured.
Thus, within an incredibly short space of
time have sprung up two establishments
which speak in glowing terms of the rapid
progress Petauma is making in the indus
trial world.
Petauma'5 City Fathers met Saturday
to discuss ways and means to handle the
immense volume of water which sweeps
down from the foothills every winter in the
neighborhood of + and G streets. Numer-
Gus plans were discussed, the most feasible
being the building of a concrete basin d.
rectly under the sidewalk down L street,
the same to be covered over with plank as
far as Third, then from there on to have the
street paved with concrete and allow
the water to run into the creek. The est-
mated cost will be In the neighbo hood OF
$1,000.
A beautiful and patriotic scene was wit
messed here few evenings since, that OF
nnfurling the national tlas over the Can
field school-house. A large crowd had
assembled at the appointed hour. The
honor of raising the flag was delegated to
J. I.inebaugh, one of the oldest residents of
the valley. The people then adjourned to
the school-hOuse, where an admirable pro-
gramme was presented by the pupils, which
reflected great credit Oh the teacher, Miss
+. {. Peters
The social of the German Lutheran Church
last Thursday was very successful affair.
During the evening vocal and instrumental
music was rendered by Mrs; W. Brandes,
wife of the pastor. Mrs. Lydia Hubert,
Mrs. Alice Teierkanv OF San francisco, Mr..
Martin Just of San Francisco and Professor
Armbruster. Tie proceeds. which amount
ed to n considerable sum, were for the bene-
fit of the church.
A me- ting of carpenters has b cen called
for next Saturday evening for the purpose
Of organizing a Carpenter Union in Peta-
luna. Quite an interest is manifested by
men of that craft and much good is expected
from the proposed organization
T. w. Lungee OF this city has been offered
the appointment by Governor Markham OF
Trustee of the Home for the Feeble Minded
atGlen Ellen, vice William Harvey, deceased.
MIR. Lungee Is undecided whether TO accept
the commission, but il is believed he will
Ed Palmer has leased the Barry ranch, on
the San Antonio Creek four miles south
west of town, for a term of years, and Sat
urday evening number Of his friends from
tuwr gave lin a genuine old-fashiOned sur
prise party. which was enjoyed Immensely
by all who attended.
The many friends of Mrs. George C. Tut
tie, the estimable hostess of the Occidental
Hotel in Santa Rosa, were saddened to hear
of her death, which occurred Friday
morning.
". II. Fairbanks. Secretary of the Golden
Eagle Milling Company, was among the pas
Sengers last Saturday for San Francisco.
He went for the purpose Of inspecting a
fine yacht which be contemplateS pur-
chasing.
J. \. Preston placed on exhibition last
Friday curiosity in the way of 4 rose.
There are two perfect flowers on the stem,
one about half an inch above the other.
Florists say they have never seen one like
1t before.
A thousand tons of Zinfandel grapes have
been crushed this season at the SebaStOpol
Winery. Mr.. Jullard is shipping a carload
of wine every day, and shipped two car
loads of brandy Tuesday.
Mrs J. E. Woodworth, who has taught in
tie Petaluma schools for twenty-five years,
has been obliged TO tsnder her resignation
ON account of failing health.
j. II. FELTON,, who lives at Lower Lake.
Lake County, arrived in town Wednesday
with band OF 800 fine turkeys which he
had driven all the way from his home.
A number of young people met Friday
night at the residence of Mrs. johnson, on
Third street, to bid farewell to their young
friend, Miss Eta Jackson, who leaves Peta-
luna to reside at Suisun. A most delightful
evening was spent.
The wedding Of Louis j. Winans, son of
Mr. and Mrs. j. l.. Winans, and Miss
Myrtle Lawrence, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Lawrence, took place on Friday.
The ceremony, which was witnessed by
relatives and a few near friends OF the con-
tracing parties, was performed at the resi-
dence of the brides parents The contract
ing parties are very popular among the
young people of Petaluma aud have the best
wishes of all for their future happiness aud
prosperity.
Mrs. J. A. Losee died in Sonoma Noun
tains Monday evening, at the age of 50
years. She has resided in this county since
1869.
Grape crushing at De Turks winery has
stopped for the season.
AT Bloomfield farmers are busy digging
their potatoes, and many are storing them,
awaiting better price.
Charlie Northrup and Emil Drees spent
Wednesday night at the clubhouse. They
dozen ducks. Henry Myers and Ed Hustler
bagged twenty-five ducks one evening last
week at the Horseshoe Pond.
Miss Mary b. Adams, teacher of the Bay
District School, is spending her vacation at
her home in Potaluma.
/. j. Button returned to Petaluma yester-
day, after business trip through the county
in the interest of the Petaluma Oil Supply
Company.
p. Meagher of Wells Fargo & Co.'S Ex-
press and Miss Viola Cockelress of Oregon
were married in this city November lst, and
have taken uD their residence on Sixth
street. NJ. U, A, IT,
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