The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-20
PETALUMA NOTES.
Items From a Thriving City in
SOnOma County.

Editor Morning Call: The prospect for
fruit this year is very good, as we shall have
large crop of all kinds, much above the
average. The hay crop is also doing we'll
Prices of fruit will be equal to last year, and
grain, especially wheat, will be much higher
than for years. Bartlett pears are well set
and free from seab. In the matter of plums
and prunes some varieties have dropped,
some are not so heavy. The yellow eggs
are quite light, while silver gross and
French prunes promise full crop. The
strawberry crop is very abundant and re-
tails in our market at from 40 TO 80 cents per
box. Prices will undoubtedly remain high,
for our dried and preserved fruits were all
cleaned up before the cannerles opened Ior
the seasons work.
The dairy interest of this section is reach
ing considerable magnitude From January
LIST 10 May 1St one firm alone sold 1889 boxes
of butter, aggregating 140,033 pounds, net
ting $50, Dol, or what amounts 10 $685. per
month. OF this amount one-half went 10
Sacramento, the ether half to different
points ranging from Seattle to Tombstone
and from Winnemucca, New, to the Pacinc.
Mr.. Benton, the concert manager, has
completed the arrangements for the appear
ance of Madame Tojetti. the prima donna,
at the Opera House on THURSDAY, May list:
She will be accompanied by the celeDrated
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Fuchesi.
For some time past many of our promi-
nent business men have been trying TO OO-
tain enough capital by subscription to es-
tablish large pickle aud preserve factory
in this city. Their efforts have been success
full and the SOnOma Preserve Company has
been incorporated, with capital OF S5O,0OO,
divided into 1000 shares, at 500 share. A
place for the mandatory will be selected
at once and the necessary machinery put
10 to commence work as soon as the Veget-
abeS and fruit have had Sufficient growth
for the purpose Intended.
George Zimmerman, an old resident OF
Petauma, died at his home on ID street
Wednesday morning after long Illness.
Deceased was well and favorably known
throughout SonOma and Marin counties.
There is a movement on foot to number
the business houses and dwellings, oil this
city. which will supply a want that has
long been felt and facilitate strangers III
finding the location of places.
Tne seventeenth annual convOcati0n of
the missionary jurisdiction of the Episcopal
Charch of Northern California assembled
in st. Johns Church in this city on Mon
day, May 18th. Right Rev. Bishop Wing
ned was present and presided over the de-
liberation of the body. The Bishop read
his annual report to the cOayocatl0O, and
action was taken on several matters brought
before it in the reIOrt.
ter ShOe-Sture, has just returned from an
extensive trio throughout California lie
had always considered Petaluma a thriving
and solid business place, but It's growth Is
beyond his expectations, and 1t has an air OF
stability and permanencP.
The controversy between Rev Mr.. Dow
ney and several laymen on What consti-
tuteS day Of rest?' still goes on with una
bated vigor. When this much-mooted ques-
ton has passed through the sieve OF each
mans pTejudIceS and preferences Petaluma
folks may glory in the fact Of knowing jus
what does constitute day OF rest.
OckO RiewirtS, while climbing tree a
few days ago, fell and struck on the edge of
board fence, breaking several ribs.
One rea-estate agent during the past
week has rented to four different families
from abroad residences In this city. From
the reports OF agencies it is apparent Peta-
luna will have to build more houses TO ac-
cOmmodate the demand.
Last Thursday evening, at the residence
of a. &. Show, a brilliant reception was
given in honor of Bishop Wlngield and the
Episcopal ConVOcatlOn which has been in
session during the past week. The house
was crowded and most enjoyable evening
was passed.
The experiment of Captain II. E. Boyes
IN the growing of ramie is attaining " ide at
tentlOn. Captain B0yes has received letters
from England making anxious inquiries in
reference to this proposed new California
industry, which will prove most valuable
addition u our productive industries.
AT the meeting OF the Board of Super
viSOrs bids for the construction of bridge
over Mill Creek, near Frank Cunningham's
residence, were opened and the contract
awarded to Cotton Brothers of San Fran
cisco. The bridge is to be of wood, sixty
foot span and Sixteen-foot roadway, and to
be completed by the 9TH of July.
The boundaries Of Washington Pond Dis
trict have been changed, so as 10 exclude all
the Gullford School District.
On the netiti0n of l.. 5. Cooper ct al. the
lands of Mrs. Mary Starr, Taylor and Coffee
have been declared public highway.
G. W. Phillips Is building on Upman street
for c. 5. Foster new two-story dwelling
house. When completed it will add much
to the appearance Of the street.
1t is said that the Board of Directors of
the Petauma Theater Company propose 10
renOvate the interior Of the building, make
a horseshoe gallery, enlarge the stage, re-
arrange the seats and put in altogether new
scenery. MAN UP A TREE
Nay IS, 1891