Souvenir history & guide of the Pacific coast, Watkins & Griffin, 1892, African-American guidebook of California

I was looking for something else, and found this:

It's the Souvenir history & guide of the Pacific coast, published by Watkins & Griffin of Oakland, California in 1892, held by the Library of Congress. It's an old, faded pamphlet that's been poorly bound in hardcover, making some of the printed pages unavailable at the binding edge. Lots of ads, some misspellings, grand language. Not that interesting, right? It is, if you look more closely. I'll let the faded text, buried amidst the advertisements do the talking. I'll show it as clippings, color-adjusted to make it more readable. I'll use the page numbering used by archive.org to refer to the pages. I will leave the spelling and grammar as I found it, I think it helps to tell the story. Where words are clipped by the binding, I'll attempt to provide the missing letters. I'll put my comments in italic

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This is the front page, I am guessing, of the original pamphlet. Notice "Oakland Cal" in the bottom right, and "Watkins & Griffin" top left, "L. C." top right. I like the colors.

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Introductory. 

This book is intended as a guide for people visiting the Pacific Coast from other parts of the world. It also contains the names and addresses of colored people, in several of the prominent cities of California. We trust that our venture will meet with the approval of both our subscribers and advertisers, without whose aid we would be unable to succeed.

Yours,

Watkins & Griffin 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

NOV 14 1892 

CITY OF WASHINGTON

Entered according to the Act of Congress at Washington, D. C., 1892, 

by Watkins & Griffin.

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Look at the pencil marks; "Paid," and the month paid. I'd bet this copy, registered with the Library of Congress was the publisher's own copy, or one of its agents, used to ensure advertisers paid for their ads. This pages advertisers are from Napa, Oakland, Marysville, Sacramento and Woodland.

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Names and Addresses of the Colored People of Santa Rosa 

Potter, Mr. and Mrs. E. city.

Helton, Miss Francis city.

White, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. city.

Taylor Miss. city.

Helton, Miss Mollie city.

Wiley,  Mr. and Mrs. B. city.

Taylor, Mrs. J. H. city.

Robinson, Miss A. city.

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Sacramento. 

The Capital City, is a rich and prosprous city, being a center point for all trains going North and South. The farmning territory throughout Sacramento County, is rich and fertile. The rail-road shops being in the city, gives employment to nearly 200 men.

The Vineyards and Orchards throughout hardly ever needs irrigation, giving her the advantage of the majority of the counties, throughout the state.

The steamers are constantly loading with products, for San Francisco and other points.

Sacramento has a number of large and prominent business establishments, among the most prominent is the Western Hotel, whose proprietor is Mr. Wm. Land, who has built a trade that is a credit to himself, as well as to the city.

The Phoenix Flour Mills, are also doing a rushing business. The Buffalo Brewing Co, are constantly sending off car-loads of their brand.

The leading Grocery, is conducted by Messrs. T. C. Perkins, & C.C. Perkins, who by their square-dealing has gained the confidence of the best people in and around the city.

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These are really hard to read. See original text. I make some guesses where illegible. I think it's worth a bit of time to look at these names, these addresses. Let me know if you have corrections.

Names and Addresses of Colored People of Sacramento.

Blue, Mrs. L. 1410 13th Street

Barber, Mrs. F. 715 Ally, 7 & 8, H & I Streets

Butler, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. 411 N Street

Brown, Miss G. 910 23rd Street

Bullard, Miss Sarah 1416 F Street

Bullard, Miss Susie 1416 F Street

Bruitt, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Front & Q Street

Booth, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. 1317 6th Street

Cole, James 628 I Street

Chatham, Mr. and Mrs. E 1223 7th Street

Clark, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. 826 O Street

Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. 1803 8th Street

Cogar, Mrs. E. 910 23rd Street

Cady, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. 715 Ally, 7 & 8, H & I Streets

Cady, Miss Harriet 715 Ally, 7 & 8, H & I Streets

Cady, Mr. 715 Ally, 7 & 8, H & I Streets

Cady, Sanford 715 Ally, 7 & 8, H & I Streets

Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. 612 F Street

Dorsey, Ralph B. 612 F Street

Dean, Mrs. J. 911 S Street

Emery, Mrs. J. 1325 P Street

Ferguson, Mrs. 1221 4th Street

Ferguson, Miss Augustine 1221 4th Street

Grubbs, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. 1417 4th Street

Glies, Mr. and Mrs. A 34th & M Streets

Guinn, Mr. and Mrs. 821 M Street

Holland, Mrs. M. J. 939 D Street

Howard, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. 16th and D Streets

Jones, Mrs. S. M. 1323 6th Street

Johnson, Mr. V. 613 P Street

Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. 609 Q Street

Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. 1416 13th Street

Jenkins, Mrs. A. 1317 6th Street

Jones, S. A. Golden Eagle Hotel

Martin, Mrs. W. A. 722 M Street

Martin, Miss 722 M Street

Murrels, Mrs. H. J. 622 G Street

Murrels, Miss Amy 622 G Street

Murrels, Miss Ione 622 G Street

Mills, Mr. and Mrs. E. 1420 6th Street

Mount, Mr. and Mrs. 1805 8th Street

Penny, Mrs. E. 1323 6th Street

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Names and Addresses of Colored People of Sacramento.

?ck, Mr and Mrs. W. B. 613 P Street

?ge, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. 1417 4th Street

?ss, Mrs. R 528 O Street

?ssel, Mrs. E. 1419 4th Street

?ed, R.D. 1730 Q Street

?ratford, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. 824 M Street

?mall, Ernest 319 0 Street

?mall, Miss Laura 319 0 Street

?mall, Miss Hattie 319 0 Street

?mall, Eugene 319 0 Street

Tibbs, Mr. H.T. 1526 6th Street

Williams, Mrs. C. 528 0 Street

Williams, Miss Lola 612 F Street

Whitaker Mrs. P. 18th & Q Street

Walker, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. 1412 4th Street

Dunlap, Mr. I. 1614 6th Street

Bryant, William 612 F Street

Christopher, Mrs. 619 G Street

Christopher, Miss Emma 619 G Street

Christopher, Arthur T. 619 G Street

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DISTANCES FROM WOODLAND TO

Madison 11

Esparto 15

Copaz 18

Yola 5

Blacks 12 

Dunnigan 22 

Knights 11

Sacramento 20

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Names and Addresses of Colored People of Woodland. 

Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry

Longress, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch and family;

Longress, Mr. and Mrs. Ben and family.

Robinson, Robert and family.

McVey, Mrs. 

McVey. Miss

Bryant, Mr. & Mrs. & Son, Wescot St.

Redmond, John and family 

Clayton, Mr. and family. 

Cambell, Mr. 

Casey, Miss Lillie 

Casey, Miss Rose 

Morris, Mrs.

Morris, Miss

Digs, Sandy, Bynes Hotel

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S. P. R. R. Rates of Fare from Sacramento

Auburn 1 1

Anderson 4 40

Arbuckle 1 70

Ashland, Or. 11 00

Bakersfield 8 60

Benicia 1 70

Biggs 2 20

Blacks 1 20

Blue Canyon 3 25

Boston, Mass. 92 00

Capay 2 55

Carbondale 1 80

Colfax 2 05

Colusa 3 00

Chico 2 90

Chicago, Ills. 72 50

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Names and Addresses of Colored People of Marysville
?kwell, Mr. & Mrs. C. H. B St bet. 5th & 6th 
?den, Mr. and Mrs. R. B street 
?wn, Mr. and Mrs. H. Twelfth near Yuba 

?wn, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. A and Tenth streets

?, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. cor. B & Second streets 

?eland, Mrs. J. A. 198 C street 

?eland, Miss E. M. 198 C street 

?eland, Miss F. 198 C street 

?eland, Miss C. 198 C street 

?rehill, Mrs. S. Thirteenth and F streets 

?ev, S. W. Fourth bet. E and F streets 

?rchhill, Mr. and Mrs. J. 12th & Yuba streels 

?man, Rev. and Mrs. S S. 5th bet. A and B 

?sville, J. J. California alley, bet. 6th and 7th 

?is, D. M. cor. Second and B streets 

?kins, Mr. and Mrs. bet. 4th and 5th streets 

?s, Mrs. L. Twelfth and A streets 

?s. Miss A.S. Twelfth and A streets

Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Second bet. A and B 

Johnson, Miss V. Second bet. A and B streets 

Johnson, Mrs. Maggie A bet. A and B streets 

Jenkins, J. city 

Kingly, Mr. K. and Mrs. D: 12th & Yuba streets 

Longress, Mr. and Mrs. E. cor. 9th and C streets 

McGown, Mr. and Mrs. E. cor. 9 h and C streets 

Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. F st. bet. 14th & 15th 

Randolph, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. First & D streets 

Randolph, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. First & D streets 

Rollins, Miss Louisiana Twelfth and Yuba streets 

Robberson, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. city

Sleigher, Mrs. D. S. Lamar and 12th streets 

Tailor, W. W. Second and B streets 

Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Second and B streets. 

Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. 4th bet. E & F sts 

Williams. Mrs. Mary A. First and A streets 

Wall, Mr. A. D. 64 D street

Woodland. 

Is noted for her beautiful groves, level streets and handsome residences. Woodland is the county seat of Yolo County, and is situated about 23 miles northeast of Sacramento. The country around Woodland is inviting, and the yeild of grain and fruit is of the best quality. The population is steadily increasing. 

Woodland is the home of Mr. B. Campbell, probably the weathest colored man in the state, and the possessor of more than 3000 acres of land, and hundreds of head of stock. 

The Wooodland Flour Mills was awarded first premium at the State Fair in Sacramento. Many new buildings are to be erected in the next few months among them an Opera House and a first-class Hotel,

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CHURCHES AND THEIR LOCATION.

San Francisco. 

A. M. E. Zion Church, Stockton street, bet Clay and Sacramento, Rev. Mr. Braylark, pastor Bethel A. M.

E. Church, Powell street, bet. Jackson and Pacific, Rev. O. Summers, pastor. Third Baptist Church, Powell St., bet. Bush and Sutter, Rev. G. E. Duncion, pastor.

Oakland. 

Bethel A. M. E. Church, Fifteenth St near Market, Rev. Mr Meguinn D. D., Pastor Ebenezer Church Baptist, 6th near Market street G. W, Gray pastor. Baptist Mission, Church Seventh street A. M. E. Zion Church J. H. Brown Pastor Cor 8th and Broadway

San Jose 

A. M. E. Zion Church, San Antonio street near Fourth.

Stockton 

Bethel A: M. E. Church, Commerce, street.

Sacramento. 

Bethel A. M. E. Church Seventh street between G. and H. Riv R. Jones Pastor.

Marysville 

A. M. E, Church, Fifteenth street, between D, and E. Rev. Rines, pastor. M. T Olive Baptist Church between D. and E.

Chico. 

A. M. E. Church, Sixth street between Wall and Flume, Rev. S. Green, pastor.

Portland, Oregon. 

A. M. E. Zion Church, Main and Eleventh street, Bev. T. Brown D. D., pastor.

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CALIFORNIA

The largest State on the Pacific Coast.

California , our glorious State has been the subject of comment for the past years by the people of the whole world.

Her Wonderful mountain scenery rich and fertile Soil, vast productions, even Climate which excludes us from heat and cold; her distance in length extending nearly Eight hundred miles, width nearly three hundred, Extending along the Pacific Ocean. Her beautiful Valleys, lovely Mountain chains bids fair to invite hundreds and thousands to throng to our Golden State from all parts of the World. When they once conceive the idea that while the in other parts are either burning with heat or almost prostrating with cold we are blessed with almost one favorable climate and that pertaning to the greatest under heaven.

The running streams among the mountains, & lovely lakes, makes her the home for people desiring sport. There is no state in the union posessing pure air such bright and fragrant flowers in dead of winter. Hot and Cold mineral Springs are numerous. good accomodations are usually given. Thousands of dollars yea Millions have been spent on repairing and fitting the watering places throughtout the State at the different beaches, which is a heaven upon Earth themselves.

The beaches are reached by Railway and steamer coast line making the faciltty good. Several new R. Roads are expected to be built in the state in the next few years, they have already begun to build from Francisco to Salt Lake City, another grand improvement is the electric system which will run through to San Jose by the way of Haywards and Niles a distance of nearly Sixty miles.

The Southern part of the state has struck a tidal wave of progress in the last few years which has made her famous by her wonderful increase in population, Los Angeles alone from 12.000 to 60.000 Frame buildings has been torn down and brick and marble erected, the streets which was once a mud puddle is now paved that a person may be able to cross, though it be raining without even getting their feet wet. 

The Mining, manufacturing and commerce opportunities through the state are grand and enviting and will certainly make an opening for thousands to come. It is a history to hear the pioneer of 49 and 50 tell of their venturing fourth making their way to the State, their long and weary Journey over the mountains, around the horn, their struggles with the Grizzle bear of the forest and the hoot of the Owl by night. The hardships which they endured, is not yet known to many. But they shrank not nor faltered but fearlessly beared their bussoms to the storm to avert the destiny which threatened the country, they were about to inhabit. Their work is approved by heaven and cheered by the smiles they persevere, The Eagle of freedom Floats over one and all which was brought about by their united efforts and Palsy be the hand that would dishonor them, the days of 49 and 50 is in the relix of the by gone, time has changed from six months journey to 5 and 6 days in chair cars from the east to the Golden Gate. The day will shortly be at hand when every foot of her crops of Fruit and Grain will double, which will be shiped to different parts of the world, upon which thousands will feast and ever bless the name of California.

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Names and Addresses of Colored Residents of San Francisco

Anderson, Mr. 143 Natoma street

Averett, Mr. and Mrs. 107 Natoma street

Allen, Mrs Mary 907 Pacific street

Alberger, Mr and Mrs. G. B. 1124 Pacific street

Anderson, B. F. 168 Tehama street

Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. 919 Pacific street

Alexander, Miss Rosa 919 Pacific street

Anderson, Mr and Mrs. Charles 420 Jessie street

Barber, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. 908 Mason street

Barber, Miss Bell 908 Mason street

Bohmer, Mrs. M. A 738 Howard street

Brewington, Mr. and Mrs. H. 18 Prospect Place

Burgess, Rihcard 2010 Polk street

Binford, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. 11 William street

Barnett, R. I. city

Brown, Miss Kittie 918 Jackson street

Brown, Miss Vicola 12 Mary street

Brown, Mrs. Ellen 1323 Geary street

Blackburn, Geo. 447 Minnona street

Beck, Mr. and Mrs. R. I. 917 Powell street

Bell, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. 520 O'Farrell street

Bartley, Mrs. N. F. 1130 1/2 Pacific street

Banks. Mr. and Mrs F. 27 Stone street

Cole, Mr and Mrs. James 226 minna street

Cox, Mrs. Mary 508 Post street

Carter, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. 8 Scott Place

Carter, Miss Mamie 8 Scott Place

Clinton, Mrs. V. 6 Auburn street

Coldman, Richard 765 Willow street 

Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. E. 1260 Pacific street 

Cobbs, J. I. Room 96, Palace Hotel 

Cruser, G. F. 5 Tailor Place 

Cambell Mr. and Mrs. J. A. 21 Bernard street 

Curren, Rev. J. E. Telegraph ave. 

Carnell, Miss Estalla 1130 1/2 Pacific street 

Carnell, Miss Irene 1130 Pacific street 

Clark, Prof. D. G. 908 Mason street 

Clark, George 908 Mason street 

Cambell, Mrs. W. A. 921 Washington street 

Callender, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mason nr Broadway 

Callender, Miss Pinky Mason near Broadway 

Carter, W. T. 1221 Jackson street 

Carklen, R. R. 111 Prospect street 

Collins, A. S. 217 Geary street 

Dorist, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. 931 Sacramento street 

Duncan, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. G. 518 Powell street 

Duncan, James M. 518 Powell street 

Dean Mr. 825 Kearney street 

Deshields, Mr. and Mrs. B. 571 Sixteenth street 

Deshields, I. 571 Sixteentj street 

Dixson, Edmond 1031 Sutter street 

Dennis Mr. and Mrs. G. 507 Bush street 

Davison, Mr and Mrs. S. 206 Stockton street 

Duncan, Miss E. 896 Folsom street 

Duncan, Mrs. Jas Jr. 826 Folsom street 

Derrick, Mrs. 10 John street

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THEATRE DIRECTORY

San Francisco.

Baldwin Theatre 932 to 936 Market street

California Bush bet. Kearney and Dupont street

Alcazar 320 Bush street

Tivoli Opera House 28 to 32 Bush street

Grand Opera House Mission bet. 13th and 14th street

Chinese Theatre 623 to 626 Jackson street

Powell street Theatre near Market street

Oakland. 

Oakland Theatre 12th bet. Webster and Harrison street

People's Theatre Washington street

Lake Merrit East Oakland

Shellmound Park West Berkely

Piedmont Baths N. E. Oakland

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Ferries and Cliff House Railway Co. 

Cars leave Ferry Landing, between Sacramento and Clay, running west on Clay. Cars with green dashes and green lights run out Clay to Mason, turn north on Mason to Jackson, then west on Jackson to Central avenue, then south to California.

Transfers given at the junction Central ave. and California to steam line running to Golden Gate Park.

Connection is also made at same place with steam line for Sutro Heights and the Cliff House. at an additional charge of five cents.

Cars going east on Jackson and Washington run to Ferries until 7 p. m., after which they run to Powell and Market, transferring to Ferry cars at junction Sacramento and Powell.

Cars starting from junction California and Central ave. run north to Jackson, thence east on Jackson to Steiner, on Steiner to Wash. Stockton, to Sacramento, to the Ferries.

Transfers given at junction of Powell and Market to McAllister, Hayes, of Haight St. lines of the Market Street system.

California Street Cable Railvay Co.

Cars leave junction Market and Cal. and run to Central ave. transferring there to steam line to Golden Gate Park. for one fare.

Connection is also made here with steam line to Sutro Heights and the Cliff House, for which five cents additional is charged.

Transfer at Hyde, north, running to Bay; and south, running to junction O'Farrel and Market.

Transfer at Jones and O'Farrel, south, to Jones and Market.

Transfer at Union to Presidio and Ferries line, running west to the Presidio, or east to the Ferries.

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Market Street Cable Railway Co.

The following lines running on Market street from the ferries go direct to Golden Gate Park

McAllister St. - Yellow panels and lights 

Hayes St. - Green panels and lights. 

Haight St. - Red panels and lights. 

Geary St. - From junction Geary, Kearny and Market Sts 

The following lines transfer to Park lines:

Valencia St. Castro St. From the Mission Fairmont To Haight St. line at cor. 

Market atid Haight sts.

Potrero and Fifth St. - To all Park lines at Market and Fifth sts.

Powell St. - To all Park lines at Market and Powell Sts,

Folsom St. - To Hayes St. line at Market and Eight Sts.

Sutter St. - To Hayes St. line at Larkin and Hayes Sts.

Park and Ocean Railroad. 

Cars, propelled by steam, leave Stanyan st end of Haight st. running west, skirting Golien Gate Park, to the Ocean Beach and the Cliff House: Sutro Heights are within five minutes' walk of the Cliff House by this line.

First car leaves Stanyan st. at 7:00 a. m.; last car leaves at 5:45 p. m. First car leaves the Beach at 7:30 a. m.; last car leaves at 6:10 p. m.

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This page featured ads from San Francisco business, so I believe all the news here is San Francisco specific. I hope Mr. D. B. Urry got to see all of his old friends!

W. D. Cammak, is manager of the Lotis club 24 1/2 Third st. S. F. 

For a first-class shave call at E. W. Rodgers 189 Jessie street.

W. R. Davis still holds his position in Rosenthals Shoe store.

The White House keeps everything in the line of Dry Goods

For ready made suits call on Roos Bros

The old reliable Shoe store of Mr Sullivan 20 4th street near Market is the place to buy shoes.

For anything in the line of Furniture, new or second-hand call on W. J. Rogers 106 Turk street.

The Sabbath schools in the three Colored Churches are all well attended.

Eider Brazlark Zions New pastor is an able speaker.

C. R. Person the Electrician is kept busy.

A. F. Holland has moved to Fresno and is manager of a weekly paper,

Mr. D. B. Urry formely of 155 Third street has moved to 864 Mission where he will be pleased to see all of his old friends.

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I am guessing at the first letters of the names clipped by the binding.

Names and Addresses of Colored Residents of San Francisco

Derrick, John 10 John street

Derrick, Miss Attie 10 John street

Dillard, Mr. Mrs. W. H. 929 Washington street

Ewing, M. and Mrs. J. F. 449 Minna street

Ferguson, Mr. 171 Minna street
Francis, Mrs. Louisiana 11 Auburn street
Francis, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. 1619 Larkin street

Foster. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. 5 Steiner street

Francis, J. E. 1021 Powell street

Francis Charles 1021 Powell street

Frasier, Mr. and Mrs. A. 1612 Baker street

Freeman Mr. and Mrs. M. 633 1/2 Geary street

Grubbs, Mr. and Mrs. G. 505 Hyde street

Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. 7 Miles Place

Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. A. 7 Miles Place

Goodman, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. 7 Miles Place

Grundee, J. H. 118 Geary street

Gall, Mrs. Margarette [253] 255 Jessie street

Goodman, D. F. 47 Miles stree

Graves, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. 5 1/2 Minna street

Galaway, Mrs. G. W. 107 Natoma street

Graves, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. 909 Pacific street

Green, Mr. and Mrs. 909 Pacific street

Grant, Mr. and Mrs. 9 Auburn street

Givens, Mr. 533 Geary street

Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. 1812 Baker street

Hamlet. R. C. 723 O'Farrel street

Hyatt, Mrs. I, C. City

Harris, Willey 18 Stone street

Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Twenty-fifth street 

Harris, Miss Addie Twenty-fifth street 

Harris, Miss Annie Twenty-fifth street 

Haskins, A.H. 115 Leavenworth street 

Henderson, Albert 28 Stone street 

Howard, Mr. and Mrs. 114 William street 

Harge, James 32 Mary street 

Hall, A. 114 O'Farrel street 

Henry. Mr and Mrs W. 18 Prospect street 

Hamiliton, Miss C. 827 Washington street 

Holland, C.F. Pacific street 

Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. 7 Ewer street 

Hendison, Chas 607 Mission street 

Harris Mrs. J. A. 931 Sacramento street 

Hays, G. H. 189 Jessie streer 

Hammay. G. F. 9 Sherwood street 

Hanby Mrs. 1130 Pacific Street 

Hickerson, M. D. Berkshire House 

Hickerson A. F. Berkshire House 

Honston M. C. 1030 Pacific street 

Irskins, Mrs M. 21 Bernard street 

Johnson, Miss Hattie Baker street 

Johnson, B. 118 Natoma street 

Johnson Mr. and Mrs. 918 Jackson street 

Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. 533 Natoma street 

Jackson, Mr. and Mrs, M. 465 Minna street 

Jones, I. 665 Minna street 

Johnson, Mrs. 28 Stone street 

Johnson, Mr. and Mrs C. 28 Stone street

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Names and Addresses of Colored Residents of San Francisco

Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. wm 27 Stone street

Johnson, F. E. S. 28 Stone street

Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. 1032 Clay street

Jackson R. 719 Powell street

Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. 921 Pacific street

Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. 1006 Clay street

Johnson, Mrs S. 418 Natoma street

Jamison, Mr. and Mrs. Chas 523 Natoma street

Jenkins, Mr, and Mrs, Geo 18 Madison street

Johnson, Miss Florencə 7 Sherwood street

Johnson, Estella 7 Sherwood street

Johnson, C. J. 711 Sutter street

King, Miss c. 826 Folsom street

Kemp, Mr. and Mrs. 153 1/2 Stevenson street

Lane, Mr. and Mrs. 153 1/2 Stevenson street

Logan, Mrs. N. 29 Tehama street

Lee, Miss Precella 11 Auburn street

Lenard, Mrs.and Mrs. E. 771 Mission street

Lindsy, Mr. and Mrs. R. 1102 Clay street

Lindsy, Miss Mary 1102 Clay street

Long, Mr. and Mrs. s. 1607 Jones street

Loma, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. City

Lottiman- B. Palace hotel

Lytle, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. 418 Naoma street

Lytle, T. W. 418 Natoma street

Lee. Mr. and Mrs. T. 3 Williams street

Moody, Mr. and Mrs. A. 253 Jessie street

Mini Mr. and Mrs. S. 12 Mary street

Madox, Walter 1025 Powell street

Madox, W. C. 1025 Powell street 

Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. 496 Minna street 

Mallard Mr. and Mrs. J. 224 Minna street 

Murry, Mrs. M. 11 Auburn street 

Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. A. 18 Prospect street 

Middleton, Chas 1030 Pacific street 

McGroff. W. 931 Sacramento street 

McKel, Mr. and Mrs. J. 921 Sacramento street 

Mongomery, Mr. and Mr. W. A. 1031 Sutter street 

McDonald D. W. 1305 Sacramento street 

McGuire, Mrs. 10 Prospect Place 

Miller, Mr. and Mrs. E. 240 Jessie street 

Mareda, Miss C. 410 Natoma street 

Massey, Mr. and Mrs, S. 114 Williams street 

Meysell, F. 830 Jackson street 

Nichols, A. W. 845 Washington street 

Odell, Miss Lillie 9 Williams street 

Pruitt, W. D. City

Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. J. 116 Hyde street 

Phillips, Mrs. Caroline 633 Geary street 

Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. 1102 Clay street

Pennor, D. 12 Mary street 

Phillips. C. 633 Geary street 

Persons, Chas 633 Geary street 

Robberson. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. 1006 Clay street 

Richardson, Mrs. Carrie 449 Minna street 

Randolph, Miss Parthenia 505 Hyde street

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Names and Addresses of Colored Residents of San Francisco

Rogers, J. H. 2529 Sutter street 

Robberson, Miss A 7 Salmon street 

Reasey, J, C. 1875 Mission street 

Rector, R. 222 1/2 O'Farrel street 

Ringold, Mrs, W. H. 3 Van Ness avenue 

Ringold, Chas. 3 Van Ness avenue 

Reed, Mr. 1618 Jackson street 

Rutherford, Mr. and Mrs. 304 Mason street 

Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. J H 227 Jessie street 

Rogers, R. F. S. Examiner Ofice 

Summers, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. O 1210 Pacific street 

Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs, W. 58 2nd street 

Strothers, Mr. and Mrs. 418 Natoma street 

Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. 267 Minna street 

Summerville, Mr. and Mrs. 269 Minna street 

Scot. J. V 1006 Post street 

Scot, E. J. 8 Sherwood place 

Stancliff, Mrs. E. 7 Sherwood place 

Smidley, Mrs. 1130 Pacific street 

Steward, D. C. 505 Hyde street 

Smithie, Mr, and Mrs. F. 630 Post street 

Sunners, J. F. 1216 Pacific street 

Snowden, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. 921 Sac'to street 

Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. John 607 O'Farrel street 

Samson, Mrs. A. J. 118 Prospect place 

Samson Mrs, J. 118 Prospect place 

Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. 274 Stevenson street 

Smith Wm. 267 Minna street 

Smith, Rev. J. B. city

Talley. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. 1702 Buchanhan street 

Thompkins. Mrs. 449 Minna street 

Talbert, Miss E. 907 Pacific street 

Thomas, Mrs. C. 923 Greenwich street 

Tavavris, M. J. 634 Broadway Street 

Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. 1006 Clay street 

Thomas, Mr and Mrs. 1102 Clay street 

Taylor, Mrs. T. 1008 Powell street 

Taylor, Miss Hattie 918 Jackson street 

Thompkins, Mr. 447 Minna street 

Wilson, Mr and Mrs. B 510 Post street 

Woods, Mr. and Mrs. L 1006 Clay street 

Watts. A A. 7 Montgomery street 

Wilmore. Mrs. F. 18 Anthony street 

Williams. Mrs. M. K. C. 19 Anthony street 

Wright, Mr. and Mrs. 28 Anthony street 

Wright, Miss Etta 28 Anthony street 

Williams, Miss Lulu 226 Tehama street 

Wilson Mr. and Mrs. 18 Madison ave. 

Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. 21 Hurt street 

Wesley, Mr. and Mrs Wm. 411 Post street 

White, Mr. and Mrs. B. 918 Jackson street 

Wright, Mr and Mrs. 18 Prospect place 

Williams, Mrs. Harriett 416 Jones street 

Walters, R. T. 613 Howard street 

Williamson, Prof. John 1323 Oak street 

Waster, Mr. and Mrs. 12 Mary streat 

Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. 921 sacramento street 

Williams, Mr. C. H. 1047 Natoma street

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TABLE OF DISTANCES FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

Kingsburg  227

Traver 232

Goshen Junction 241

Tulare 251

Tipton 262

Pixley 268 

Alia 274 

Delano 282 

Poso 294 

Bakersfield 314 

Mojava 382 

Los Augeles 482 

Yuma 731

Lathrop 94

Ripon 105

Modesto 114

Turlock 127

Livingston 137

Merced 152

Athlone 162

Berenda 178

Madera 185

Herndon 197

Fresno 207

Fowler 216

Selma 222

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Note the red marks on "Strawl Wharted;" I do think this must have been one of the publishers' copy. Maybe that was supposed to be straw-hatted?

Our Metropolis City.

The Golden Gate. 

Is universal known as the headquarters for People visiting the United States and Cal. from all parts of the world. She is noted for her great Shipping port. Her wharfs are always crowded with boats loading products for foriegn nations. Places of amusement and pleasure resort are too numerous to be named. The many thousands of people that visit the Coast during the winter in search for a more even climate usualy make San Francisco their headquarters. She has a number of first-class Hotels which are often crowded to overflow, among the largest and best is the Baldwin, covering nearly a whole block, situated in the center of the city, convenient to all of the theatres and street cars. She has a number of first-class daily papers with a large circulation and good patronage. San Francisco is probaly one of the best known towns in the US and was made famous by the gold excitement some years ago which brought out so many people until she has an inhabitants now of nearly 400.000.

The buildings are from six to twelve stories, among the finest and tallest in the city is that of the Chronicle, situated at the junction of Kearney. Market and Geary, is owned by that Strawl Wharted Hero M. H. De Young, editor and proprietor of the San Francisco Daily Chronicle, one of the best and largest circulated Papers in the U.S. Among her places of resort is the much talked of Golden Gate park, Woodwards and Cliff House, which are visited by many thousand people during the week and especially on Sundays and holidays. There are street cars on nearly every principal street in the city to convey people to all parts. Several R. R. are running into San Francisco from the north, south and east, bringing the products of the farmer which makes her one of the greatest commercial towns of the world. With the present rate of imigration which is so rapidly increasing our numbers, the day will shortly be at hand when she will rank with London, Paris, New York and the rest of the great cities.

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Colored residents of San Erancisco

Cowen, Joseph Head waiter Pleasanton Hotel

Davis. W R. 111 Kearney street

Dixson, Miss Carrie 1211 Clay street

Edwards. C. B. U. S. Treasury Department

Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. 812 Baker street

Godfrey, Miss Satie 812 Baker street

Godfrey, Miss May 812 Baker Street

Godfrey, Mis Addie  812 Baker street

Hamer. G. H. 9 Sherwood

Jordan. J. F. 830 Pacific street

Morton, T. B. Appraiser

Shields, Mrs. City

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NAMES & ADDRESSES of Colered People of Alameda 

CRAIN, Mr. & Mrs. J. F., Park St. 

DENNES, Mr. & Mrs. G. W., Jr. 

HACKET, Mr. & Mrs. J. A., City. 

HACKET, Mr. & Mrs. S. R., Stanton Street. 

LAMBERT, Mr. & Mrs. Bet. Park and Howard Ave 

LINN, Mr. & Mrs. City. 

CRAIN, Mr. & Mrs., City. 

HICKERSON, A. H. & BROS.

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LODGES OF SAN FRANCISCO AND OAKLAND.

MASONS. 

HANNIBAL LODGE, NO.1, F. & A. M., MEETS at St. John's Hall the first Wednes.lay in each month.

JOS. SANDS, W. M. 

JOHN A. BARBER, Secretary. 

OLIVE BRANCH LODGE, NO. 4, F. and A. M, will have lecture meetings on the Second Third and Fourth Tuesdays in the month Master Masons in good standing are coscially invited to attend.

W. R. DAVIS, 

W. M. WM, H. BLAKE, Secretary. 

ORIENTAL LODGE, F. & A. M., OF OAKLAND, meets at California Hall, Clay St., between 12th and 13th, on the First and Third Tuesday evenings of each month. Lecture meetings on the third Tuesday.

WILLIAM M. CRAWFORD, W. M. 

W. L. GOLDSBOROUGH, Secretary. 

WETHINGTON LODGE, NO. 7. F. & A, M., (under the jurisdiction of the true M. W. Sov. Lodge of the State of Cal.) holds its stated meetings the first Thursday of each month, at Lodge-room in Masonic Hall, Pacific St., near Mason. All Master Masons in good standing are fraternally invited to attend.

H.S. MORRIS, W. M. 

W. W. ANDERSON, Sec'y. 

VICTORIA LODGE, NO. 3, F. & A. M., (under the jurisdiction of the M. W. Sov. Grand Lodge of the State of Cal.) holds its stated meetings the first friday of each month, at lodge room in Masonic Hall, Pacific St. near Mason. All Master Masons in good standing are invited to attend.

W. R. PAGE. W. M. 

M. HOWARD, Sec'y,

OAKLAND. 

HOLLAND LODGE, U. D., F. & A. M., meets the 1st and 3d Friday in each month at their lodge room, southwest corner Broadway and 8th streets, Oakland,

R. N. CLARK, W. M. 

J. K. DICKINSON, Sec'y. 

ST. BERNARD COMMANDERY, K. T. NO. 1, meets at Masonic Hall, Pacific street, near Mason, the 2d and 4th Thursday in each month at 8 o'clock p.m.

A. F. HOLLAND, E. C. 

F. W. JACKSON, R. C. 

GOLDEN GATE LODGE, NO. 2007, G. U. O. O. F., meetings first and third Wednesday in each month, at 510 Bush street.

CHAS. BOONE, N. G., 32 1/2 Mary St. 

GEO. BROWN, P.S. 1715 Leavenworth. 

COURT BOURNEMOUTH, NO. 7804, A. O. F., meets 1st and 3d Thursday of the month, at St. John's Hall, 927 Pacific street; C. R., Jos. S. Francis; S. C. R., C. C. Johnson; Treas., F. T. Snowden; Financial Secretary, W. G. Maddox; Red. Sec'y., W. R. Strickland; S. W., W. H. Alexander; J. W., W. M. Stephens; S. B., R. C. Wilson; J, B., C. S. Tull; Physician, Dr. N. Russell

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Oakland Street Railroads.

CONSOLIDATED PIEDMONT CABLE CO.

FOURTEENTH STREET R. R. - Leave 16th Street Depot 6:15, 6:45, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45, 8:00, 8:15 a. m. and 14th and Clay Sts. at 6:45, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45 8:00, 8.15 a. m, then every 8 minutes until 9 p. m. From 9 p. m. to 12 p. m. cars leave 16th Street Depot at 9:15 p. m. and every 15 minutes, connecting with Berkeley train going each way. Last car leaves 14th and Clay going west at 12:05 a. m. and 16th Street Depot going east at 11:25 p. m.

BROADWAY DIVISION. - Leaves Cemetary, 6:03, 6:13, 6:23, 6:33, 6:43, 6:53, 7:09, 7:13, 7:25 a. m. Leave 24th and Lea Avenue, 6:20, 6:30, 6:40, 6:50, 7:00, 7:10, 7:20, 7:35, 7:42 a. Ta.; then every 7 minutes nntil 5:53 p. m. then every 10 minutes nntil 7:05 p. m,; then every 13 minutes until 11:16 p. m. Last car leaves 24th Street and Lea Avenue 11:55 p. m. Last car leaves Cemetery at 11:36 p. m.

MARKET STREET. - First car leaves 24th and Adaline, going south, at 6.17 a. m.; first car leaves 7th and Market, going north, at 6.34 a. m.; then every 30 minutes until 8.30,

POINT CAR - First car leaves 14th and Perrlta Streets at 8.10 a. m. going south First car leaves 7th and Wood at 8.30 going north.

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Names and Addresses of Colored People of Oakland.

Allen, Mr. and Mrs. 661 Alice street 

Allexander A 664 Fourth street 

Brown, Mr. and Mrs N. 765 Willow street 

Butler, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. 758 Willow street 

Bost, Mr. and Mrs. John. 722 Second street 

Bacon Mr. Jno 810 Alice street 

Burns M. and Mrs. H. R. 220 Fifth street 

Burrows, Mrs. M. L. 209 Fourth street 

Brown, A. F. 1014 Twenty-eight street 

Balmont, Mr. and Mrs. 448 Webester street 

Clark, Mrs E. A. 725 Fifth street 

Carter, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. 658 Fifth street 

Clark Mrs. M. A. 1468 Third street 

Cambell, Mr and Mrs C. R. 1498 Third street 

Cowen M. and Mrs. E. 1099 Third street 

Carter Mr. and Mrs. G. B. 740 Myrtle street 

Cole Mr. and Mrs. C. B. M. 810 Alice street 

Crawford G. H. Seventh and West street 

Cashen Mrs. 172 Sixth street 

Capprun Mr and Mrs. C. W. 120 Fifth street 

Canderson. Mrs. 187 Sixth street 

Goldman Mrs. J. H. 1003 22d street 

Crawford Mr. 1420 San Pablo Ave. 

Clark Mrs J. C. 761 Sixth street 

Carter Mr. and Mrs. J. M. 668 Fourth street 

Clemost H. 753 Willow street 

Delaney Mr. and Mrs. W. F. City 

Dissard Mr and Mrs J. D. 722 Filbert street

Drake Mr and Mrs W. city

Day John 1035 Adeline street

Degazew Mrs C. W. 120 Fifth street

Davis Miss I. 1639 Market street

Doasin Mrs. 810 Alice street

Dazzard, Mr. and Mrs. 722 Filbert street

Epson, Charles 3 Brush street

Fields, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. 814 Henry street

Flood, Mr. and Mrs. I. 666 1/2 E. 15th street

Flood, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. 658 E 15th street

Fish, Mr. and Mrs, D. 978 East street

Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. 1521 Market street

Greys, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. 762 3d street

Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 857 Alice street

Greys, Mrs, D. 763 Seventh street

Gill, Mr and Mrs. 1099 Third street

Griffin, c C 172 Sixth street

Grasses, Mrs. 176 Sixth street

Gual, Mrs, N A 710 Filbert street

Geshum Mr and Mrs. R. P. 773 Willow street

Homayer Mr. and Mrs H. 822 Brush street

Harriston F F 661 27th street

Harriston, Mrs. 1604 Atlantic street

Humphrey, Mrs. 1605 Third street

Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. 818 Henry street

Hatton, Mr and Mrs. 814 Filbert street

Hardy, Mr. and Mrs. J. 666 Fourth street

Harris, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. 810 Alice street

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A printer's smudge makes it hard to read some of these words. I make guesses, below. It's interesting how the author calls out the Golden Gate neighborhood; "At the north end of the Cable line is the much talked of Golden Gate through which persons are compelled to pass before entering the Metropilis city of the coast." I knew that San Pablo Avenue was the route to the east, from Oakland and her ports for the 49ers, but I had never considered how that neighborhood was the welcoming place for Oakland. It's now a predominantly African-American neighborhood on San Pablo Avenue

Oakland

The Athens City. 

It is the Capital at Alameda County, and for years has been looked upon as the best residence city of the Coast. It is only seven miles from San Francisco, for communication between the two cities, a boat leaves every thirty minutes on the Broad-guage and also on the narrow-guage making it possible for persons to visit either place every fifteen minutes, boats are always at either place to convey the passengers across the bay. The city is built upon a permanent berth; the Contra Costa Mountains sloping along one side which is a part of the coast and whose foothills are in the city limits. Her educational facilities are unsurpassed, Streets level; climate even, places of resort numerous, Electric, Cable and Horse cars running to all part of the city, also to Berkely and Alameda. Many new buildings are being erected, and streets are being paved. The flower gardens are never disturbed by Jack Frost or Winters chilling breeze, but on the contrary the yards are green with grass and smells sweet from the scent of Roses the year around. She has many large, beautiful and costly Churches, with large congregations. At the north end of the Cable line is the much talked of Golden Gate through which persons are compelled to pass before entering the Metropilis city of the coast. A large and Adaquate Theatre is about completed on the corner of 14th and Broadway it is a center point for all lines of cars. Among the hotels of the city is the Galindo where first class accomodations are always to be had.

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Names and Addresses of Colored People of Oakland.

Herrald. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. City 

Howard, G. E. 818 Henry street 

Hinds, Mr. and Mrs. 1733 Myrtle street 

Hatton, J. 833 Market street 

Ingraham. Mr. and Mrs. Geo 716 Henry street 

Iserrat, Mr. 924 Broadway 

Jackson, Mrs. S. 758 Sixth street 

Johnson Mr, and Mrs. W. M. 714 Henry street 

Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. 659 Alice street 

Jones, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. 840 Myrtle street 

Johnson, L. F. 214 Third street 

Johnson. Abe. 1175 Fifth street 

Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. L. 1639 Market street 

Johnson, J. H. City 

King. A. A. 1013 Seventh street 

Lee, Mrs, Adeline. F 761 Sixth street 

Lee, Mr. and Mrs. I. 816 Henry street 

Lycourgan, C. 517 Fourth street 

Littleton, Mrs. C.H. 724 Filbert street 

Linerkomb. Mrs, C. H. 1054 Broadway 

Lee. Mrs. M. A. 664 Fourth street 

Moore, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. 2134 McNolia street 

Morgan, Mr and Mrs H R. 670 Fifth street 

Markell. Rev, Mr and Mrs. D. N. 90 Webster street 

Michel, Mrs. J. 759 Commercial street 

Melburn, Mr. and Mrs. Richard 819 Chester street 

Moore, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. 1570 Fifth street 

Moxley, Mrs. M. F. 716 Filbert street

Moore, Mr. and Mrs. John 762 Chestnut street 

Mason, Mr. and Mrs. J M. 762 Third street 

McGuire, Mrs E. 663 Easth 19th street 

Mucledon, Mr. and Mrs. 715 Webster street 

Mann, Mr. and Mrs F. A. 820 Filbert street 

McKerson, J. M. 1099 Tnird street 

Morris, M. 722 Third street 

Marchall, J. C. East Oakland 

Moore. J. 722 Third street 

Mendenhall, Mr and Mrs. 723 Sixth street 

Mills, Mr. and Mrs. I, P. 322 Fourth street 

Maurum, Mrs. M. 270 Fourth street 

Mortly, Mr. and Mrs. 81 Alice street 

Massengale, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. 523 Seventh street 

Missender, Mr. and Mrs. 714 Webster street 

Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. R. 153 Alice street 

Moon, Mr. A. 1054 Alice Street 

Oliver, C. 1735 Seventh street 

Oliver, Mr and Mrs J. H. 1050 Third street 

Punnell, Mr. and Mrs. S. 1011 Third street 

Phillips, Mrs. E. A. 604 Fourth street 

Platt, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. 764 Thirg street 

Pattrichs, Mr. 1721 Myrtle streer 

Prust, J, B. 1455 Myrtle street 

Robberts, MJ, and MIS. J. S.1050 1 hird street 

Rice, Mr and Mrs. T. 722 Second street 

Robberson, A. 1013 Seventh street 

Rodgers, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. 808 Jefferson street

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Skipping transcription of the postal rates.

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Names and Addresses of Colored People of Oakland.

Flood. I. and family 672 15th street.

Kyles Mrs. B. 672 15th Street.

Hawkins L. 668 15th Street.

Flood Chas. and family 568 15th Street.

Jackson L. 668 15th St.

Clarke C. and family. Willard Street.

Robinson. 1778 Atlantic Street.

The "fire alarm stations of Oakland" is interesting, but dense, hard to transcribe and not as interesting. Leaving it out. 

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Locals.

It is rumored that the Local Cars running from the Oakland Pier to Fruit Vale on Seventh St. will be changed down to First, and Electric cars put on Seventh St.

The Odd Fellows turned out in Oakland on Aug. 3 it was grand.

The Evening Tribune, the leading paper of the city, in speaking of them Editorialy called them a fine body of men.

The Log Cabin Bakery makes the best Bread, their patronage is increasing daily. The Lace House of Oakland is leaders in low prices. Standeford makes his own Candy, his Ice Cream is of the very best. Remember the Minnesota Chiet Thesher and chief self feeders.

The new Theatre building, which is being completed at the junction of Broadway, 14th and Telegraph avenue, is a credit to the city.

The Galindo is the largest and best hotel in Oakland.

After arriving in the city call at 106 Ellis street near Powell and have your head dressed in the latest style.

Mr J. A. Booty has one of the finest fruit ranches in Orange County, Cal., he also employes colored help on his ranch, Santa Ana Cal.

The Minnesota Chief Threshers and Chief Self Feeders is a wonderful invention, no farmer should be without one. 

N. Gallagher has a full line of Groceries, Wines, Liquors and Glassware etc.

Messrs. W. D. Miller & Co. should be patronized, they have had a colored man employed for the past the years, office 1772 Telegraph ave.

The New York Hair Store has a new line of hair goods. 

Any farmer desiring to save money should use the Minnesota Chief thresher and self feeder, office.507 509 Second st. Oakland.