Newspaper Articles
1850 to 1860
The Business of Kidnapping Indian Children
Contributed by Kristin Windbigler
This article tells of men in the outer regions of Humboldt County who were kidnapping Indian children to be sold. Although it does not mention our region specifically, there is plenty of evidence that it did happen here. This story appeared December 26, 1860, in the Humboldt Times.
1861 to 1870
The Indian War
Contributed by Kristin Windbigler
This article is about Lieutenant Collins' campaign against the Indians. It appeared in the Humboldt Times on June 1, 1861.
Lieut. Collins' Command
Contributed by Kristin Windbigler
This article is a note written by one of the volunteers assigned to Lieutenant Collins and details the number of Indians killed during Collins' activities over a couple weeks. The dateline on the story says June 12th, 1861. It is likely that it appeared in the paper a few to several days after that.
Lieutenant Collins' Command
Contributed by Kristin Windbigler
This article details Lieutenant Collins' activities against Indians, including "Lassic's band." It appeared in the Humboldt Times on June 22, 1861.
Abandonment of Fort Humboldt
Contributed by Kristin Windbigler
This article tells of plans to move Fort Humboldt's operation to some where near Larabee's Creek. It appeared in the Humboldt Times on August 24, 1861.
Massacre and Plunder by Indians
Contributed by Kristin Windbigler
This article is about an attack by Indians in Kettinshou Valley and mentions an attack on Henry Larabee's house in which one woman, a cook, was killed. It appeared in the Humboldt Times on February 23, 1861.
1871 to 1880
Fourth of July Celebration
Contributed by Joe Harn
This story is about Fourth of July celebrations that were to take place in Blocksburg. This information appeared in Andrew Genzoli's column about Humboldt County history in the Times-Standard.
1881 to 1890
Heavy Snowfall
Contributed by Joe Harn
This is a story about how heavy snowfall was delaying the mail in 1882. This information appeared in Andrew Genzoli's column about Humboldt County history in the Times-Standard.
Blocksburg Raises Funds for a Jail
Contributed by Joe Harn
This is a story about the citizens of Blocksburg raising funds to build a jail. This information appeared in Andrew Genzoli's column about Humboldt County history in the Times-Standard.
1891 to 1900
Local Odds and Ends
Contributed by Beverley Windbigler
This article tells about Wm. Ward driving a herd of hogs to town. It appeared in the Daily Standard, Second Edition, April 22, 1893.
Here and There
Contributed by Beverley Windbigler
This article is a general roundup of news around the Bridgeville and Blocksburg area. It appeared in the Daily Standard, Second Edition, Saturday April 22, 1893.
Superior Court
Contributed by Beverley Windbigler
This article tells of a superior court case involving B. Blockburger, Chas. Thompson, Geo. Tooby, and W. P. Gerlach. It appeared in the Daily Standard, Second Edition, Wednesday, April 19, 1893.
This Morning's Earthquake
Contributed by Beverley Windbigler
This article is about an earthquake felt in Humboldt County. It appeared in the Daily Standard, Second Edition, Thursday April 13, 1893.
Local Odds and Ends
Contributed by Beverley Windbigler
This story is about storm damage to the Alder Point bridge. It appeared in the Daily Standard, Second Edition, Friday, April 7, 1893.
The Storm at Blocksburg
Contributed by Beverley Windbigler
This story tells of a storm in Blocksburg. It appeared in the Daily Standard on April 6, 1893
A Letter From Blocksburg
Contributed by Beverley Windbigler
This letter appeared in the Daily Standard, Second Edition, on April 6, 1893. It is about damage to the Alderpoint Bridge.
1901 to 1910
Blocksburg's Breezy Budget
Contributed by Nehemiah Bear
This article is a general roundup of news around Blocksburg. It appeared in The Humboldt Beacon on March 18, 1910.
Blocksburg Correspondence
Contributed by Nehemiah Bear
This article is a general roundup of news from Blocksburg. It tells of Harriet Blockburger's departure. It appeared in the Daily Standard on January 13, 1904.
1911 to 1920
Big Doings at Blocksburg
Contributed by Nehemiah Bear
This article is about a "big event" in Blocksburg. It appeared in The Humboldt Beacon on August 22, 1919.
M'Creery Ranch Has Been Sold
Contributed by Nehemiah Bear
This story tells of the M'Creery ranch being sold. It appeared in the Humboldt Standard on January 1, 1920.
Spring Weatner [sic] is Reported in Southern Area
Contributed by Nehemiah Bear
This story is a general roundup of news around Blocksburg. It appeared in the Humboldt Standard, January 6, 1920.
Blocksburg to Supply Market
Contributed by Nehemiah Bear
This article tells about several women in Blocksburg who are planning to go into the chicken business. It also tells of an evening at the Ben Renick home, and an outbreak of the measles. It appeared in The Humboldt Beacon on April 3, 1920.
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