Author Archives: June Morrall

Old Interesting Documents

When I was first “researching” the Coastside’ history, specifically the Miramar Beach Inn, I also found what looks like old deed information relating to Princeton. I say, Princeton, because the Patroni family is mentioned and that was eventual location of … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin: Grand Illustrations Of Tom Butwell’s Capers

From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected])’ Note: Photography was “invented” about 1839, so although this story takes place nearly 50 years later, the illustrator was still “king,” Here are the pictures that go along with the  Mr. Butwell’s (unfortunate name!) … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin Loves Tom Butwell’s Capers (1897)

Story from John Vonderllin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,    Here’s Tom Butwell, again involved in another amazing story. His account of the murderous behavior of the bull seals is virtually lacking from today’s record. I found one  gruesome account … Continue reading

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Outstanding in the Field: New Farm Dinner Events Ready to Roll

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John Vonderlin: Here’s what was on the 1896 shipwrecked Colombia

From John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,    I found the cargo of the Colombia and who it was going to, an interesting source of info about business and consumption at the time of the wreck in 1896. Thought … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin: Getting to know Lighthouse Tom

AN: Ano Nuevo Story from John Vonderlin Email John [email protected]) Hi June,    Thomas Butwell, the long ago lighthouse keeper at Ano Nuevo, has already appeared in several slightly hard to believe newspaper articles I’ve posted, but this tops them … Continue reading

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John Vonderlin: The Fishy Adventures of Fireman Collins

Story from John Vonderlin Email John ([email protected]) Hi June,     Do you remember Harry R. Truman’s, brief moment on the world’s stage? He was the  owner of the Mt. St. Helens Lodge at Spirit Lake, who refused to leave even … Continue reading

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John V. & Angelo M. mull the mysterious OSRR on the South Coast

Stories from John Vonderlin and Angelo Mithos Hi June,    Here’s Angelo’s next to last email. I actually now believe he was right that the former Pescadero tunnel by the parking lot, seemingly going nowhere useful was by the OSR. I’m … Continue reading

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Nov. 27, 1886: R.E. Steele Passes

From the Richard Schellen Collection: Rennesselear E. Steele, an old resident of this county, died Sunday the 14th inst., at his home near Point New Year. Mr. Steele has been in feeble health  during the past few years. ….Mr. Steele … Continue reading

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1902: Faster….Faster….FastER began in the early 20th century

Image: The Pacific Mail Carrier used a new “invention” from the Union Iron Works to create a vessel that could carry the mail faster than ever before. When did Henry Ford build his famous automobile? Should we get our mail … Continue reading

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