The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 8, 1901, Page 7

HE home of the Native Daughters of the Golden West is an institu- as been in existence but a half years, but in that demonstrated i of usefulness opened in this Grand Par- wghters held in Sacra- board of relief, consisting of fif- members, was organized to take full a sum of money donated to the had little demand or little resources those in need. But & illness « or two promi- ne r wk 1ad at one time been st affluent circumstances, but met wit X reverses, suggested to one philanthropic members of the organiz the necessity of a hospital b ne in any of the existing hos- pitals did not seem feasible, and after t and careful planning it was establish a home for Native Daughters, The now flourishing institu- tion on O'Fa rell street is the result he committee selected this small and f ten rooms, but the popu- usefulness of the home now larger and more soon be ob- The furnishing of the hospital ward was e nside All modern con- ver r the sickroom are provided A was sunny and cheerful selecte The regulation white enam- el beds side and then a2 iences for a sick- were v The place really and many If any of the girls are seriously ill they are taken in and the door swings to after them and a trained nurse. There they are kept close prisoner until they are absolutely well, and the very best atten- tion is given them. That room is really the basic principle of the house. They have found in their work that such a place was needed more than almost any other.. When is ill, poor and generally unfortunate, such a place is indeed an earthly haven. In erder to make the home self-support ing to some extent at least rooms we: furnished for the accommodation of any tive Daughter who might de- nd safe home in the city. visiting sire a qui The idea of home pervades everything. While the 11l they have many privileges of a home. If rls are not restricted, they are hungry and tired ali they have to do is to visit the pantry. There they will find those kinds of things that re- mind one of home and mother. A glass of milk and a piece of real home-made cake testes so much better than anything that one could possibly buy at a restau- rant. 7 Thanks to the donations of friends, the and tastefully fur- house is comfortably nished. 2 drawing room presents a very cozy appearance, with its good piano and well selected library. The guests of the home sembling here in the evenings. it has the look of home the power to keep so many homesick giris from being blue and lonely It always seems easier to enter- pretty an roughly pleasant. Judg- ing from the merry sounds that come from the drawing room, it must be ali of that home is not intended in any sen: institution. but the charitable from Page Five. ties. He was a general in the army dur- STRE —After Washin; resident of the San Fr: ad Union, and who was es elected County Clerk, was f the city and State. He died while hold- ce. He was a native of ERICK STREET—After I ¥ v e of Washington, D. C. tor, and afterward [ or. While holding the latter between him and David 8. time Chief Justice of the the State. took place, death of Broderick. ne short period he con- ed the politics of the State, securinz his « ele to the United States Senate, and dictating the election of his Was named after 1 native of Maine, who £ ancisco in 1846. By trade printer, and on January 9, 1847, t number of the Califor- newspaper ever pub- Francisco. He was a Very influential citizen, a large e owner, and at one time considered to be a very wealthy man. One f several of the first fine buildings erect- ' in the city was one erected by him and ecently torn down to make place for Al- vinza Havward's new building at the cor- Making and Naming of the ner of California and Montgomery streets. BRENHAM PLACE—After Charles J. Brenham of the pioneer firm of Sanders & Brenham. He was elected Mayor of the city Novemi 1852. ET—After Commodore DuPont of the United States vy rOCKTON After Commo- - Richard F, kton of the United States The United States flag was raised at Monterey July Stockton arrived Monterey Augus 1846, and imed command, as successor of Com- modore Sloat, of all the United States forces on shore as well as at sea. On the 224 of August, 1846, he issued a pBoclama- tion as military commander and Governor, declaring California to be a part of the United States, and ordering an election for Alealdes and municipal officers where such existed, to take place September 15, 186, As naval officer he was succeeded by Commodore Stubrick and on land by General Stephen W. Kearny. He was a native of New Jersey. POWELL STREET—Said to be named after Doctor Powell of the United States sloop of war Warren, C: “aptain Hull. JONES STREET—Doctor Elbert P. Jones was editor of the California Star, the pioneer newspaper of San Francisco, jssued January 7, 1847. He was a member of the Town Council in 1847. it is be- lieved this street was named after him. LARKIN STREET-This street was named after Thomas O. Larkin, who came to California in 1836 and was the United States Consul at Monterey when the United States forces took possession. He was a member of the Ayuntamiento, or Town Council, of this city, being elected thereto December 27, 1348. He was'also a member of the convention that framed the first constitution of the State in Septem- ber, 184%. He was one of the founders of the town of Benicia. He lived many years with his family on Stockton street, near Pacific, in one of a row of three houses he buwlt there. O'FARRELL STREET—After Jasper O'Farrell, a civil engineer, who made the first survey of the city under United States authority, and mapped the streets and laid out the plan of the fifty and most of the hundred vara lots. MERCHANT STREET—After an early ~ time business man of that name. SUTTER STREET—After General John A. Sutter, a pioneer settler of 1839 in the Sacramento Valiey, where e built a fort. He gave relief and welcomed the immi- grants across the plains with open handed hospitality. He rescued the Donner party in 1847. It was while engaged in digging a millrace for him that James W. Mar- shall discovered the first gold in 1848 Sutter County was also named after him. . THE SUNDAY CALL * was a member of the State convention ‘hat framed the first State constitution in i$49. He died in the town of Liditz, Lan- er County, Pennsylvania, having lost wealth VER MEHR PLAC Dr. Ver Meh pioneer ister POST STREET—After briel B. Post, a very promincnt and influential mer- chant in the fifties and later. He was elected a member of the Ayuntamiento, or Town Cou August 1, 1849. In his time he was one of the leaders in public movemerts BRYANT STPE -After Edwin Bry Ant, a pioneep.cf 1846. He came across the Digivs trom Inaependence, Missouri, and emont's voluntecrs. He was the success shington A. Bartlett as Alcalde, by appointment February 22, 1847, TOWNSEND STREET—After Dr. John Townsend. wio was elected a member of the Ayuntamiento. or Town Council, December 27, 1848. CAPP STREET—Aifter C. 8. Capp, the state agent. one time Deputy Count. He was secretary of the San Frar cisco Flomé 1 Union. the first home- stead assoclation formeu in this city. Th street runs through the jands of the sociation. He is a native of Philadelph and a pioneer of 1349, SHOTWELL . STRELT—After J. M. Shotwell, once cashier of Alsop & Co. Bank and secretary of the Merchant xchange. He was treasurer of th rancisco Homestead Union. SHRADER STREET—After A. J. Shra- der, a Supi to 1573. STAN H. Stanyan, a Supervizor from 1866 to 1 MASON STREET—After General Rich- ard B. Mason, one time cclonel of the First United States Dragoons. He com manded the United States troops in forma during ‘a portion of the Mexican War, May 3, 187, he became the fourth Military Governor of California, ~while General H. W. Halleck. then a captain, became Secretary of State under him. EDDY STREET-=After Willlam M. Eddy who was elected City Surveyor by e Ayuntaaiento. or Town Council. in He completed the survey of the between Larkin and Ninth streets d the bry. ELLIS STREET—After J. Eilis, orominent busi man for many vea He w a4 member of the Ayuntamiento, w Town Council, of 1849-50, and a mem- ser of the convention that framed the itution in Seplember, 1843, and nce a member of the State Legislature. BLUXOME STREET—-After ac G. ome, a well known and popular busi- 2 times. BAKER STREET—After D. Baker, who was a colonel in the Mexican War. He was from 1lfinois. from which State he had been Congressman. He practiced luw in this city for v years and was afterward elected United States Senator rom Oregon. 'An elogquent: man, he de- ivered the Broderick funeral oration. He was killed at Balls Bluff during the Civil W while holding a commission as m: general in the army. aithough at the time he was a United States Senator, the Senate havirg adjourned for the sessfon. He is buried "in Laurel Hill _ISTER STRE After, the Mc- Allister family, of which Ha.i McAllister, the distinguished lawyer, was a member. His father. M. Hall McAllister, was the first United States Circuit Judge of this city, and his brother, Cutler McAllister, the first clerk of the United States Ci cuit Court and afterward a partner of Hall in practicing law. Another brother was F. Marion McAliister, an Episcopal mivistér, who had a church about forty vears ago south of Market street, near Third. Another brother, Jullan McAllis- ter, was a major in the United States army. ordnance department, and during the Civil War was stationed at Benicia Barracks. Ward _ McAllister, another brother, left San Francisco and became well known to the “four hundred” of New York City. HAYES STREET—After Thomas Hayes, who was County Clerk from -1853 to 1356, when the fees went to the Clerk and the office was supposed to be worth $25,000 or more per annum. Under the Van Ness ordinance he became the owner of a large tract of land known as Hayes Valley, through which this street ran. NOE STREET—After Jose. de Jesus Noe, an Alcalde at the Mission in 1842 WEBB STREET—After S. P.' Webb, Mayor of the city in 1854. GUERRERO STREET—After Francis- co Guerrero, who was born at the Mis- sion Delores and was Alcalde there In 1840-42. DE HARO STREET-After - Francisgo de Haro, once an Alcalde. CASTRO STREET—After Jose Castro, once a prefect of this distriet. VALENCIA STREET—After a native family living In tkat neighborhood. WALLER STREET—After R. H: Wal- ler, a lawyer of early times, elected City Recorder (Police Judge) in 1851, and also in 1854. His nephew, George Waller, who h After the Rev. iscopal min- op n 5 B ta cretary of Ayuntamiento, of Councils and later a notary public. weli-known citizen of early times. TREAT AVENUE—After George Treat, doned. an early settler on the Treat tract in that Jonathan D. Stevenson. regiment that during the Mexican \var. ed in New York City. bers became ‘wel still ltving here. It was recru co March BUSH STREET-—Possibly a well-known physiclan of early United States arm STEUART STREET—After Colonel Wil- DAVIS STREET—-W. H. Day liam Spruce Steuart, a member of the pioneer of 1831 and a member of the Ayuntamiento in 1849-50, and who still Ayuntamiento for a short time in 1849. i be lives in this city, says this street was STEINER STREET—Sup after a busin man of tha sick and unfortunate are taken care of ‘without cost when necessary. Girls who have lost their pesitions and who are in need are always sure of a warm bed and plenty to eat until they are able to help themselves. And this is £0 in the case of country girls who some- imes come to the city in quest of em- ployment. If they fail to get it they are cared for until something turns up in their favor. \ This institution has certainly found a \arge field of usefulness in providing homes for members from the interior, who perhaps desire to pursue some line of study by which they may become self- supportfhg. Students obtain home com- forts here at the least possible cost, and in a number of cases have been allowed to remain at the home indefinitely until uch time as they could obtain positions; and pay in small sums. During the past vear it has been the home of students of bookkeeping, oratory, telephone, stenog- raphy and music. Four grand officers have resided at the home and ninety members have been aecommodated at various times, while 600 members have visited the home. Friends of Native Daughiters may be accommodated at any time when there may be vacancies. The rate for members from contribd- ting parlors is $18 per month, inciuding room, light, fires, bath and three meals a day. For members from non-contribu- ting parlors the rate is $20 per month. The r cooked and well served meals—nothing agement provides plain but well that a French chef would turn out in some hcme where money is no object, but the kind of ‘meal that an old colored mammy would give to one who required strength. For most of the girls who live at the home earn their qwn living, and i Stregts of Sap Franeiseo. was connected with him in business, was ness man of Boston or New York tuan for a time a nctary. TURK STREET—After Frank Turk, a =~ BATTERY STREET—The Federal Gov- ve of New York, lawyer, second Al- ernment once made a reservation at No Clerk Point and established a battery San Francisco. A which fact ve the name to thi SCo ‘Beale, a lieutenant in the nav. ral for California. Was after court. ton City. named after him. THE MERVYN LEAKE "ROOM h there, street. The reservation was subsequently aban- SPEAR ?Tffiv_-:x;'&v.\rtvr Nam:n ipear. * who moved from Monterey to San Fran- EVENSON STREET—After Colonel cisco as a merchant about 1841 His was the st BEALE STREET—After Edward F. e lives many’ years in the southern part of the Many of Its mem- Stute. Was one time United States Sur citizens, some veyor G Stevenson practiced law ward here for many vears, was one time Shiv- or some other Europ: ping Commissioner and later notary pub- DRUMM STREBT. He was over 80 years of age when he pDrymm of the army. died. He landed in San Fran nited States Minister to Austria. After Lieutenant upposed to be the seme person who gwas adjutant of this department during the Civil War, and Dr. subsequently adjutant general of the . residing at Washing- a SANCHEZ STREET—After Francisco Sanchez, an Alcalde in 1843. SCOTT—After General -Winfleld Scott, commander in chief of the United States ermy during the Mexican War and tne Jast candidate of the Whig party for Pres- ident of the United States, SANSOME STREET—Alcer a merchant who seems to bave been more of a busi- PAGE STRELT—After Robert C. Page, a clerk to the Board of Assistant Alder- 1pes of Common Couneils from 1851 to 1%4. He was afterward in the real estate business. s rPl';.lRA!.,’l'A AVENUE—After a native amily. FRANKLIN “STREET—Supposed by some to be named after Benjamin Frank- the visitors are so continually going to places of interest that good, wholesome food is necessary. - The original fund has not been touched and has slowlyaccumulated, now amount- ing to $2000. From time to time donations have been recelved from parlors and in- dividuals of linens, books, fruits, grocer- ies, etc., which have been very acceptable and have materially aided in reducing the expenses of the home. The home committee consists of Mrs. H. M. Greene, San Francisco: Dr. Mari- ana Bertola, San Francisco; Mrs. Louise Morris, San Francisco; Mrs. J. A. Stein- bach, San Francisco; Mrs. W. S. Leaks, San Francisco, and Miss Clara K. Wit- College. They meet the tenmeyer, Mil first Friday of each month, when all bills are settled in full and ways and means are discussed for increasing the comforts of the guests and adding to the usefulness of the home. Each day the home is visited by some member. of the committee. Mrs. Leake has’ proved herself a most capable and efficient chairman of the home commit- tee. Much of the success of the home is due to her untiri devotion to every detail of the manage- ment of the home. It is to her that they owe the greater part of the furniture of the home, especially the Mervyn Leake room. Whenever anvthing is needed she is always the first to assist, and it’is owing to her eless efforts that the home has prospered so exceedingly. t is hoved as the members of the or- ganization of the Native Daughters of the Golden West realize the growing use- and nacessity for Such an institu- & efforts and unselfish f es tion that each and every member will put forth her best efforts, that they may find the home permanently located in large and commodious quarters of their lin, but probably after Sellm Franklin, a pioneer merchant, or Dr. E. C. Frankln, a ploneer. OUGH STREET—After Charles H. Gough, a pioneer and member of the Board of Aldermen of Common Counciis in 1 Horace Hawes, . H. Gough and Michael Hayes were authorized to lay out the streets in the Western Addition. There were two brothers of the Goughs, Charley and Harry. who were twins. It was not easy to teil one from the other. They were con nother brother, Thomas Gough. wyer and once District Atiorney of C 20 County. At one time he was a partner of Tully R Wise, under the firm name of Wise & Gough., in the practice of the law Anothér brother. Dorsey, was also a lawyer and.was a Dep: County Clerk under Thomas Reynolds They_ werse natives of Maryland, Thomas and Dorsey were graduates of Dickinson College. CGREE STREET—After Talbot H. Green, who-was clected a_member of the Ayuntamiento, or Town Council, August, LAGUNA STREET—After a lake which once existed near its northern end, about haif a mile south of Black Point, and jech was known as Washerwomen's Lagoon, where in early times most of the washing of ‘the people of the eity was done by women of various nationalities and_Chinamen. LYON STREET—Was named after Gen- eral Lyon, wi. early in the Civil War, fell in Missouri while bravely leading his ops. URORBETT AVENUEFormerly Cor- bett road, was named after a_ ploneer family in that neighborhood. John C. Corbett, a son, was Deputy County Clerk under Thomas Hayes in i855-56, and still lives in that locality. ves I Ot oSaliveL L. LuPTON.