History of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties

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Biography of Fred Ruhl of Pebble Beach California

Among the well known building contractors in Monterey county there is perhaps none who has established for himself a higher reputation for the general excellence and artistic character of his work than has Fred Ruhl, who has been engaged in contracting in Pebble Beach for the past ten years and more, and who during that […]

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Biography of Henry L. Mead of Monterey California

Henry L. Mead, the dependable and popular transfer agent for the Del Monte Hotel, is a native son, born at Castroville, October 6, 1870, and is a son of Henry Sherman and Juana (Pomber) Mead. The father came to the Golden state at the age of seventeen years, in 1858. He entered the service of

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Biography of Jose Maria Gil of Jolon California

Don Jose Maria Gil, deceased, was born in Madrid, Spain, December 14, 1821. His father was a native of Scotland, who went to Spain as a young man and married a young Spanish lady of good family. When Jose was about seven years old he came to America with his parents, who settled at Herongariquero,

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Biography of Joseph N. Hubert of Monterey California

Joseph N. Hubert, of 417 Pine street, Monterey, is now successfully engaged in business as a painting contractor. He was born on a farm in New Hampshire, October 2, 1857, a son of John G. and Jennie E. (Lowe) Hubert, his father being also a painter. The family came to California in February, 1876, and

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Biography of Carl Husemann of Carmel California

Carl Husemann is proprietor of the Carmel Bakery on Ocean avenue, a favorite rendezvous for housewives and at certain hours of the day one of the busiest marts in town. He was born in Germany July 25, 1880, and while still in his native country, learned the baker’s trade. This he also followed as a

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Biography of J. D. Resetylo of Monterey California

Fashionable Monterey society has owed much to such an experienced and artistic craftsman as J. D. Resetylo, the popular tailor, of 517 Lighthouse avenue, not alone for up-to-date styles, but for perfection in dependable workmanship. He was born in Galicia, in 1886, the son of James and Ahafia (Kaminska) Resetylo. His father, now deceased, came

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Biography of Elmer P. Alexander of Salinas California

Among the highly influential bankers of California may well be named Elmer P. Alexander, the genial president of the popular Salinas City Bank, with its attractive headquarters at the corner of Main and Gobilan streets. Mr. Alexander was born in Sacramento, June 15, 1871, the son of John K. and Sallie B. (Carothers) Alexander, the

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Biography of James G. Force of Monterey County California

Professor James G. Force, whose scholarship, experience and untiring labors constitute him a most efficient county superintendent of schools in Monterey county, was born at Tehamah, Burt County, Nebraska, September 2, 1881, the son of Franklin F. and Jane ( Chapman) Force. His father, a native of Iowa, was a Civil War veteran, who served

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Biography of Leon G. Wolf of Monterey California

Leon G. Wolf, engaged in the poultry business on Cassanova avenue, Monterey, was born in Germany, March 23, 1882, the son of John and Kate (Gnad) Wolf. His father, who was for forty years connected with the management of the German railways, died in March, 1923, highly esteemed for those virtues for which the sturdy

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Biography of Philip J. Dougherty of Monterey California

Philip J. Dougherty, former mayor of the city of Monterey, a member of the directorate of the Chamber of Commerce of that city, for ten years and more a director of the First National Bank of Monterey, proprietor of what is regarded as the most extensive establishment dealing in hay, grain, flour and fuel on

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