SUNDRIES. BLACKSMITHING JNO. CARR
As we process through the frenetic pace of the 21st century, awash in a sea of modern conveniences, it is easy to lose perspective on our humble beginnings. But the ebb and flow of history implores us to reach back into the past to understand how our present realities have been shaped. A quaint slice of life from the 19th century provides an intriguing glimpse into an era when tradesmen were the lifeblood of society and were the embodiment of entrepreneurial spirit fueling local commerce. One such example presents itself through a series of advertisements from the 1854 Trinity Journal, ranging from blacksmithing and carpentry to shaving salons and masonic notices.
During the mid-19th century, the town of Weaverville was bustling with economic activity. In the heart of this town stood Jno. Carr, a blacksmith known for providing "every description of Work in his line of business with promptness and in the most skilful manner." Every township needed a blacksmith, not only for horse and mule shoeing, but also for the production of necessary mining tools.
The times of Jno. Carr were a testament to the glorified place craftsmen held in society, as they were the omnipresent problem-solvers and innovators. Whether you needed to shoe your horse or mule, Carr was your man.
But Carr was not alone in this thriving industry. Ingler & Co. Blacksmiths also offered a variety of blacksmith work, along with mining tools for the town's miners. The mining industry was booming and these businesses catered diligently to their needs.
Venturing further, the township's urban layout featured a designated carpentry shop run by Mitchell, Harris & Co. Like the blacksmiths, the carpenters proudly announced their readiness to execute all kinds of carpenter work at the shortest notice. Beyond the practical construct of homes, their skills were intricately tied to making rockers, toms, and sluices for prospectors—again underlining their crucial role in the flourishing mining industry.
Not to be overlooked were establishments providing everyday necessities, like the Humboldt Shaving Saloon that offered leisurely services, catering to the vanity and grooming needs of the people. A clear indication that even amidst the hard-nosed labor and rigorous routines, men of the period dedicated time and resources for self-care.
The vibrant Weaverville economy was also home to establishments like The Mountain Market, providing essential staples like fresh and corned beef, mutton, pork, sausages, and even Hog's Head Cheese. The meat market's unique service of supplying miners with corned beef in kegs for those situated at a distance from the market highlights the predominant occupational avenue of the era—the mining industry.
Public notices, judicial proceedings, Masonic notices, and calls for settlement of accounts punctuated these listings—each a reminder of the inherent bureaucracies, religious communities, and legal intricacies that form the societal underpinnings of any era. In these brief yet colorful snippets, we glean a very detailed and local picture of life and commerce in 1854.
In the depths of these historical documents, we begin to appreciate how the collective efforts of local craftsmen, tradesmen, and retail establishments wove together the fabric of daily life in mid-19th century Weaverville.
The world we live in today—with its fast-paced digitized economy and global commerce—may seem worlds away from the life and times of the 1854 Weaverville townsfolk. But the communal spirit, the entrepreneurial verve, and industry-focused commerce remain as core pillars to our present-day society. This glimpse of yesteryear reminds us of the resilience, adaptability, and tenacity of human endeavor that, across the centuries, continue to shape the dynamics of society as we know it today.
**Citation**:
- Trinity Journal, [SUNDRIES. BLACKSMITHING JNO. CARR WOULD, 1855-02-24]
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/
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respectfully inform the public that he can always be found at his Old Stand, on Main street, where he is always prepared to execute every description of Work in his line of business with promptness and in the most skillful manner. Horse and Mule Shoeing done on the shortest notice.— A large assortment of Mining Tools on hand. Thankful to the Public for their past patronage he would respectfully solicit a continuance of their favors. Weaver, Dec 9, 1854. d9 tf INGLER & CO. BLACKSMITHS, ALL KINDS of Blacksmith work done in the neatest manner at this shop. John Dehamer can be found here. Ready to shoe the horse or shoe the mare, To shoe the ox or shoe the mule, Or any other four legged animal, A good assortment of miner's picks constantly on hand, also hardware of every description. Tom and Rocker Irons of every size kind and quality. Give us a call. Weaver., Dec 6, 1854 d9 tf CARPENTER SHOP. CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS, LUMBER YARD THE undersigned are prepared to do all kinds of Carpenter work at the shortest notice. Rockers, Toms, and Sluices made to order. Constantly on hand all kinds of LUMBER, which will be furnished at our mill, or delivered in quantities to suit the purchaser, at as low a price as any other concern. d9 tf MITCHELL, HARRIS & CO. HUMBOLDT SHAVING SALOON. THE Proprietor has the pleasure to announce to the citizens of Weaver and the public generally, that he has recently fitted up his Hair Dressing and Shaving Salooon in the most elegant manner, and that he in ready at all times to perform To orial opperations to the satisfaction of all who may favor him with a call. ISAAC DIXON. Weaver, Dec 9. 1854. 9 tf NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Austin House, while under my charge will please call upon my attorney J. H. Howe, Weaver, and settle their accounts immediately. By so doing they will save themselves some expense. JAMES McLAUGHLIN. December 23, 1854. MASONIC NOTICE. Trinity Lodge No. 27 F and A. M. meet at their Hall in Weaverville at their Regular Communications on the last Monday Evening of each month. Attest. M. RUCH, W. M. J. C. BURCH, Sec'y. Weaverville, Dec. 30th, 1854. tf MEAT! MEAT!! THE MOUNTAIN MARKET, SITUATED ON COURT STREET, A few doors above the head of Main street, is now, and will be during the coming season, largely supplied with good Fresh and Corned Beef; Mutton ; Pork ; Sausages; Hog's Head Cheese; Etc., tc., etc., etc. We keep a supply of Corned Beef on hand in KEGS suitable for Miners at a distance from market, and we request all persons wishing a supply of the above articles to give us a call. LOOMIS &. CO. N. B.—CATTLE, SHEEP and HOGS, constantly on hand and for sale, on foot, in lots to suit purchasers, and on reasonable terms. L. & Co. Weaverville, Dec. 4th, 1954. d9 tf NOTICE IS hereby given that W. K. Lowden & Co. intend making application at the next term of the District Court, to be holden in the town of Weaverville, Trinity county, on the second Monday of April next, for license to keep a toll bridge across Trinity River. W. S. LOWDEN & CO. Dec. 30, 1854. NOTICE IS hereby given that Joseph Peitz and P. Lawrence intend to apply to the District Court, at its next term, to be holden in the town of Weaverville, in the county of Trinity, on the second Monday of April next, for license to keep a FERRY across Trinity river at their trading post in said county. PEITZ & LAWRENCE. Feb. 10, 1855. -td. DISTRICT COURT -- Ninth Judicial District. Trinity County. State of California G. F. PENEBAKER} vs. } Divorce. MARY J. PENEBAKER } The People of the State of California Mary J. Penebaker, Greeting : You are hereby summoned to appear and answer in said Court unto the complaint of G. F. Penebaker, hereunto annexed, praying for a Divorce from the bonds of Matrimony, and for other relief, as filed in our said Court, within ten days from the date of service hereof if served within this County—if served out of this County and in this District, twenty days— and if served out of this County and District, then forty days, exclusive of the day of service or judgment by default will be taken against you, and the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded. WITNESS: W. P. Dangerfield, {SEAL} Judge of said Court, and my private seal affixed, (there being as yet no official seal provided for said Court,) this 9th day of January, A. D., 1855. L. S. WILLIAMS, Clerk. January 13. 3m, Last Notice ALL PERSONS indebted to Dr. Edward Trask are respectfully informed that all his out-standing accounts—without any exceptions—will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, on the first day of March, next. Feb. 17.
During the mid-19th century, the town of Weaverville was bustling with economic activity. In the heart of this town stood Jno. Carr, a blacksmith known for providing "every description of Work in his line of business with promptness and in the most skilful manner." Every township needed a blacksmith, not only for horse and mule shoeing, but also for the production of necessary mining tools.
The times of Jno. Carr were a testament to the glorified place craftsmen held in society, as they were the omnipresent problem-solvers and innovators. Whether you needed to shoe your horse or mule, Carr was your man.
But Carr was not alone in this thriving industry. Ingler & Co. Blacksmiths also offered a variety of blacksmith work, along with mining tools for the town's miners. The mining industry was booming and these businesses catered diligently to their needs.
Venturing further, the township's urban layout featured a designated carpentry shop run by Mitchell, Harris & Co. Like the blacksmiths, the carpenters proudly announced their readiness to execute all kinds of carpenter work at the shortest notice. Beyond the practical construct of homes, their skills were intricately tied to making rockers, toms, and sluices for prospectors—again underlining their crucial role in the flourishing mining industry.
Not to be overlooked were establishments providing everyday necessities, like the Humboldt Shaving Saloon that offered leisurely services, catering to the vanity and grooming needs of the people. A clear indication that even amidst the hard-nosed labor and rigorous routines, men of the period dedicated time and resources for self-care.
The vibrant Weaverville economy was also home to establishments like The Mountain Market, providing essential staples like fresh and corned beef, mutton, pork, sausages, and even Hog's Head Cheese. The meat market's unique service of supplying miners with corned beef in kegs for those situated at a distance from the market highlights the predominant occupational avenue of the era—the mining industry.
Public notices, judicial proceedings, Masonic notices, and calls for settlement of accounts punctuated these listings—each a reminder of the inherent bureaucracies, religious communities, and legal intricacies that form the societal underpinnings of any era. In these brief yet colorful snippets, we glean a very detailed and local picture of life and commerce in 1854.
In the depths of these historical documents, we begin to appreciate how the collective efforts of local craftsmen, tradesmen, and retail establishments wove together the fabric of daily life in mid-19th century Weaverville.
The world we live in today—with its fast-paced digitized economy and global commerce—may seem worlds away from the life and times of the 1854 Weaverville townsfolk. But the communal spirit, the entrepreneurial verve, and industry-focused commerce remain as core pillars to our present-day society. This glimpse of yesteryear reminds us of the resilience, adaptability, and tenacity of human endeavor that, across the centuries, continue to shape the dynamics of society as we know it today.
**Citation**:
- Trinity Journal, [SUNDRIES. BLACKSMITHING JNO. CARR WOULD, 1855-02-24]
https://cdnc.ucr.edu/
Original Article:
respectfully inform the public that he can always be found at his Old Stand, on Main street, where he is always prepared to execute every description of Work in his line of business with promptness and in the most skillful manner. Horse and Mule Shoeing done on the shortest notice.— A large assortment of Mining Tools on hand. Thankful to the Public for their past patronage he would respectfully solicit a continuance of their favors. Weaver, Dec 9, 1854. d9 tf INGLER & CO. BLACKSMITHS, ALL KINDS of Blacksmith work done in the neatest manner at this shop. John Dehamer can be found here. Ready to shoe the horse or shoe the mare, To shoe the ox or shoe the mule, Or any other four legged animal, A good assortment of miner's picks constantly on hand, also hardware of every description. Tom and Rocker Irons of every size kind and quality. Give us a call. Weaver., Dec 6, 1854 d9 tf CARPENTER SHOP. CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS, LUMBER YARD THE undersigned are prepared to do all kinds of Carpenter work at the shortest notice. Rockers, Toms, and Sluices made to order. Constantly on hand all kinds of LUMBER, which will be furnished at our mill, or delivered in quantities to suit the purchaser, at as low a price as any other concern. d9 tf MITCHELL, HARRIS & CO. HUMBOLDT SHAVING SALOON. THE Proprietor has the pleasure to announce to the citizens of Weaver and the public generally, that he has recently fitted up his Hair Dressing and Shaving Salooon in the most elegant manner, and that he in ready at all times to perform To orial opperations to the satisfaction of all who may favor him with a call. ISAAC DIXON. Weaver, Dec 9. 1854. 9 tf NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Austin House, while under my charge will please call upon my attorney J. H. Howe, Weaver, and settle their accounts immediately. By so doing they will save themselves some expense. JAMES McLAUGHLIN. December 23, 1854. MASONIC NOTICE. Trinity Lodge No. 27 F and A. M. meet at their Hall in Weaverville at their Regular Communications on the last Monday Evening of each month. Attest. M. RUCH, W. M. J. C. BURCH, Sec'y. Weaverville, Dec. 30th, 1854. tf MEAT! MEAT!! THE MOUNTAIN MARKET, SITUATED ON COURT STREET, A few doors above the head of Main street, is now, and will be during the coming season, largely supplied with good Fresh and Corned Beef; Mutton ; Pork ; Sausages; Hog's Head Cheese; Etc., tc., etc., etc. We keep a supply of Corned Beef on hand in KEGS suitable for Miners at a distance from market, and we request all persons wishing a supply of the above articles to give us a call. LOOMIS &. CO. N. B.—CATTLE, SHEEP and HOGS, constantly on hand and for sale, on foot, in lots to suit purchasers, and on reasonable terms. L. & Co. Weaverville, Dec. 4th, 1954. d9 tf NOTICE IS hereby given that W. K. Lowden & Co. intend making application at the next term of the District Court, to be holden in the town of Weaverville, Trinity county, on the second Monday of April next, for license to keep a toll bridge across Trinity River. W. S. LOWDEN & CO. Dec. 30, 1854. NOTICE IS hereby given that Joseph Peitz and P. Lawrence intend to apply to the District Court, at its next term, to be holden in the town of Weaverville, in the county of Trinity, on the second Monday of April next, for license to keep a FERRY across Trinity river at their trading post in said county. PEITZ & LAWRENCE. Feb. 10, 1855. -td. DISTRICT COURT -- Ninth Judicial District. Trinity County. State of California G. F. PENEBAKER} vs. } Divorce. MARY J. PENEBAKER } The People of the State of California Mary J. Penebaker, Greeting : You are hereby summoned to appear and answer in said Court unto the complaint of G. F. Penebaker, hereunto annexed, praying for a Divorce from the bonds of Matrimony, and for other relief, as filed in our said Court, within ten days from the date of service hereof if served within this County—if served out of this County and in this District, twenty days— and if served out of this County and District, then forty days, exclusive of the day of service or judgment by default will be taken against you, and the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded. WITNESS: W. P. Dangerfield, {SEAL} Judge of said Court, and my private seal affixed, (there being as yet no official seal provided for said Court,) this 9th day of January, A. D., 1855. L. S. WILLIAMS, Clerk. January 13. 3m, Last Notice ALL PERSONS indebted to Dr. Edward Trask are respectfully informed that all his out-standing accounts—without any exceptions—will be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection, on the first day of March, next. Feb. 17.
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