The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-09
HEALDSBURG.
Items From a Busy Town in
SOnOma County.

Editor Morning Call: The rainfall we
had last week came in good season. A few
of the farmers had commenced blowing,
and those who waited for rain have now no
excuse For the last two days we have been
having the coolest weather of the season.
The school-boys have been hoping it would
snow. The leaden skies give promise of
more rain; but let it come, every one is pre-
pared for it, Snow we do not expect; it is
as scarce in Healdsburg as it is in San
Francisco.
The fruitmen have been busy pruning
their trees. and even grapevine pruning
has commenced.
Many of the trees that have had too Wig
orous growth have been cut back with an
uusparing hand. To the uninitiated the
trees seem ruined, but the fruitmen about
HealdSburg understand their business thor
Ougny. As one explained, 1--WE will have
an entire new growth next year. While the
yield may be light. however, in two years
from now the crop will be very heavy. The
trees will be like new trees"
John Ulrich OF san Francisco has recently
bought fine little ranch In upper Dry Creek
VALLEY, one of the prettiest aud most fertile
valleys in the State. He intends to plant
the choicest varieties of wine grapes and
fruit. Progressive men like this are always
welcome in every locality.
Mrs VIII Madeira, formerly Miss Kate
Cummings, died at the residence OF her
mother on last Sunday, aged 81 wears. Mrs.
Madeira was OF very bright, cheerful dis
position, and had always enjoyed perfect
health until about year ago, when through
some imprudence she caught severe cold,
and this was followed by failing health and
strength. She had lived in Healdsburg all
her life, and was so happy. surrounded as
she was by many kind friends, and with n
loving husband and dear little ones Just
learning 10 lisp her name, that she strug
gled hard against that fell destroyer, con-
sumption. Even on last Saturday, the day
before she died, she begged to be taken for
little drive. Her friends granted her re-
quest and she was out about an hour. But
during the night she failed rapidly, and
! passed away on Sunday morning, fully con-
sci0us and perfectly resigned Her funeral,
on Monday afternoon, was largely attended,
the presence Of SO many friends aud the
large number of beautiful floral designs
that were laid Oh her last resting place teS-
tifying to the high esteem in which she was
held.
At the last meeting of Healdsburg Lodge,
Knights Of Honor, the following officers
York, V. D.; Henry, Boyle. A; D.; Paris
Ferguson, c.; r. II. Warfield, s.; 5. j.
Hall, Guide; q. S. SOules, r.. McLain,
F. R.; G. W. Hall, g.. p. Lannon, S; Dele
gate TO State Convention, Andrew Grlce, L.
D.; Alternate, 5. j. Hall,
Mrs. J. B. johnson of San Francisco has
returned to her home after a pleasant visit
TO DIR. and Mrs. c. W. Weaver.
Mrs. Henry Alexander of Healdsbnrg is
enjoying a visit to her son, Frank Alexan-
der, who is cashier of the Bank OF st. Hell
ena, NaDa County.
Samuel Meyer, one OF our pioneer mer-
chants, has returned from a trip to San
Francisco, accompanied by his daughter,
Miss Minna.
Edward Fenno and his bride have re-
turned from Eureka. Alter a short visit at
the home of his parents in HeaidsbuIg they
went 10 Santa Rosa, where they VIII reside,
Mr.. Fenno having accepted a position in
the Office of the Daily Republican.
Robert 5. Logan, one OF our most indus
trious and estimI BILE young men, has re-
turned, much improved in health, to his du-
ties as letter-carrier in San Francisco.
SiQ Lauter has returned from San Jose,
where he went, accompanied by his father
and mother, to attend the wedding of his
brother, Nathan Lauter. The many friends
that Mr. \. Lauter won during his resi-
dence in HealdsbuTg extend TO hlm and his
fair bride congratn atoms and best wishes
for their future happiness
NJ SIS Lizzie Snow. Oneof OurmOst talented
and agreeable young ladies, has gone to San
Francisco on short visit.
DR.. and Mrs. y. d. COffman and their two
little children have returned to Healdsburg
after a most enjoyable and beneficial trip to
the Eastern States. They went to New
Y ork via Panama and returned overland.
The health OF Mrs. C0ffman has improved
wonderfully, to the great happiness of her
aged parents and a legion of friends.
While in New York City they had the
pleasure Of meeting their old tOwnsman, a.
z. Mulligan, who, they report, is enjoying
good health and progressing fiuely IN his
studies in Bellevue Medical College.
Andrew Price, our leading real estate
agent, is spending few days in San Fran
cisco. where he will attend the meeting of
the State Board OF Trade.
The very many friends 10 Healdsburg of
Rev. Father Alphonse Riley. o. p, were de-
lighted to learn, through the San Francisco
daily papers, Of the honor conferred upon
this most conscientious and interchangeable
clergyman, tbs reverend gentleman having
been elected Prior of st. DOmnick's
Church, corner of Bush and Steiner streets,
San FranciscO-a most important and re-
sponsibie position. Two and a half years
ago, while the pastor OF ST. Johns Catholic
Church in Healdsburg was taking much
needed rest, Father Alphonse Riley kindly
took charge of the parish. While here he
endeared himself to the congregation In
such manner that the friendships he then
made will endure for all time. PAN.
Hedtdsbu q, Dec. s. 1891