On November 3, 1923, the Humboldt Standard reported the death of 83-year-old William Hanna, a pioneer of the county. Hannah was a firefighter in Eureka for many years. (Heather Shelton/Times Standard)
On November 3, 1923, an article about a 10-year-old girl who traveled alone from Finland to Eureka appeared on the front page of the Humboldt Standard.
“Nelma Simita, who is completely alone and does not speak English… will now be living at the home of her uncle Gus Hendricks at 2934 California Street,” the newspaper said.
According to the Humboldt criteria, Simita was born in Eureka, but was taken to Finland by her mother at the age of two after her father died suddenly in the Elk River.
“The girl came to live with relatives in the area because her mother recently passed away in Finland,” the paper said. She said: “The girl was met in San Francisco by the Travelers Aid Association and sent a telegram to Mrs. George Murray, head of Travelers Aid (in Eureka).Mrs. I met you there.”
The same day’s newspaper also reported the death of 83-year-old William Hanna, a pioneer of the county.
The Humboldt Standard said, “Hannah was a veteran’s veteran. A veteran, a veteran, and a veteran’s Mason.”
Hanna was the son of the late James Hanna, an early Eureka lawyer, and Clarissa Wilson, granddaughter of Betsy Ross, who is credited with sewing the first United States flag.
According to the newspaper, William Hanna moved to Eureka with his family when he was 18 years old and was “one of the city’s earliest volunteer firefighters, and despite his advanced age, he started his career in 2016 as a member of Engine Company 2. He was active until then.” His latest period of illness began a week ago Sunday. ”
The Humboldt Standard of November 4, 1923 stated that Edwin Carroll, the lifesaving representative for the Pacific Division of the American Red Cross, “will be coming to Eureka in a few days for some swimming exhibitions and trials open to all.” Ta. Obtain lifesaving examiner qualifications. ”
The newspaper reported, “While Carol is in the city, it is expected that many Boy Scouts will take advantage of this opportunity to take exams.” “The progress of the ‘Every Scout is a Swimmer’ campaign was highlighted at a recent meeting of Boy Scout executives in Rocky Mountain National Park.”
According to the Humboldt standards of November 5, 1923, an $18,000 organ will soon be installed at the State Theater in Eureka.
“With a particular desire to give Eureka theatergoers the opportunity to view screen productions in the most favorable of circumstances, George M. Mann had just awarded Robert the contract to install a new organ at the State Theater. “Work on the new instrument will begin immediately, and the organ is expected to be installed within 60 days,” the newspaper reported.
Vic Morrison, “a famous welterweight fighter from San Francisco,” was scheduled to fight Ernie Lundgren in the main event of the American Legion’s Fort Humboldt Post at Armory Hall on November 6, 1923.
The Humboldt Standard reported that “Matchmaker Gus Cole was unable to secure San Francisco comedian scrapper ‘Pickle’ Martin, but Mr. Morrison is seen as a good candidate as well.”
The paper continued, “Lundgren was in good form in his last match (at Eureka) against Terry McBride. He shows old form and jumping ‘kangaroo’ tactics. ”
According to the Humboldt Standards of November 7, 1923, “Motorists shall not make full left turns on F Street in the business section (of Eureka). Signs to this effect shall be erected by the California Automobile Association. It had been done.”
The paper added: “Although this is not a new traffic ordinance, it has not been strictly enforced as motorists did not display signs reminding them of this ruling.”
On November 8, 1923, the Humboldt Standard reported that the Eureka Inn’s new barbershop was proving popular.
“Eureka residents as well as Eureka Inn guests find the new barber shop extremely convenient,” the newspaper said. “This store opened a few weeks ago in a room previously occupied by the California Automobile Association on the first floor.
“This store, run by Jack Young, has facilities for both men and women,” the Humboldt Standard said. “In addition to facials and haircuts, you might also get a shoe shine. Miss O’Keeffe, the shop assistant, is a skilled nail artist and also does mercering and artistic hair bobbing.”
Heather Shelton can be reached at hshelton@times-standard.com.