Name/Title
EditorialEntry/Object ID
2008.004.0030Scope and Content
Editorial from the Benicia New Era - July 8, 1898
It is a typed copy on two pages.
It was written by W.D. Phillipson, Editor and Proprietor
It contains a description of Benicia at that time (1898):
Some items covered:
thriving city of upwards of 3500 souls; rail and steamer transportation available; manufacturing center; discusses some businesses; Benicia Arsenal; Pubic School System, Religion; Fraternal Societies; Fire & Police; Utilities
In this edition of the Benicia New Era was a full account of the first graduating class of Benicia High School: Three girls: Margaret Stewrt, Mable McKay and Maude Lambley; Two boys: Phillip Widerman and Reno DeMeritt.
Maude Lambly was the Valedictorial (her speech was printed in the paper). Exercise were held at City Hall with an overflow crowd
size: 8-1/2" x 11" black on white tissue [the two pages are partially stuck together]Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection