Lost Grass Valley Gold Rush History of the Wilhelm & Binkleman Pioneer Families by Waldo C.F. Potter (2024) (374 pages)

was “By order of FRED SEARLS, Commander.” David Binkelmann and Fred Searls were among the first Knights Templar (Masons) group in Nevada County, Nevada Commandery, No. 6. DAVID BINKELMANN. ASYLUM —or— Nevada Commandery, No. 6, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. MMevada City, Gal., Ray 28, 1894. SIR KNIGHT: You are hereby ordered to appear at jleoada Gity, cn the xtsylum in Priday, May 25th, at 11 o’clock A. Xt. ctor the purpose of acting as escort at the funeral of our late Grater, Sir Bnight David Linkelmann. The funeral will take place at Grass Walley on Friday, Way 25th, at 2 o'clock Fl. 0, under the direction cf WQYadison Lay order of FRED. SEARLS, Commander. I. J. ROLFE, Recorder. Mrs. Chas. Barker gave a delightee tea, yesterday afternoon,in honor of her neice, Miss Johns of San} Francisco. The ladies spent a pleasjaotafterncon aud evening in Mrs. . Barker’s charming grounds. The time was passed in social converse, listening to music, and in playing cards, Tea was served al six o’clock. The following ladies were among the A . . Six O'clock Tea. guests: Mesdames J. F. Kidder, G. W. Hill, L. Cory, Theo. Wilhelm, E. A. Crocker, Theo. Doreey, Van Deeriin, Zz Poter Johnston, J. M. Lakenav, M. Sebleifer, Chas, Richardson, 1. Haas, 7 ral ~ © a ar ” Funeral or Capt. J. Rrocker. Yesterday afternoon the remains of a Captain John R. Crocker, an honored and respected old soldier and citizen, were laid to rest iu the City cemetery, the remains being interred in the Masonic plot. The religious ex-: ercises were conducted by the. Rev. L. J. Garver of the Congregational: church and at the grave the ceremonies were in charge of Madison, Lodge, No. 23, F. and A: M. . The procession was a large one and was headed by Company H asa military escort, followed by the Grand Army of the Republic, the members of Pro-; Fasle and Retiance hose tastian 37 _ brewery was burned out and was an entire . we el The subject of this sketch, David Binkelmann, was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, on January 2, 1828. Mr. Binkelmann learned the trade of a baker at an early age in his native country and followed it there until he grew to young manhood. In 1852 he landed in New York, where he plied his skill at his trade. Mr. Binkelmann was very successful and in a year he made to money enough by his industry, and, excited M by the stories of the possibilities in Califor. "! nia, he determined to try his fortune in the [all Golden West, and in 1858 he landed in San . $4 Francisco and immediately started for Grass . Valley, which was. then only a shadow of a! “‘ town. Arriving in Grass Valley, Mr. Bin. ¥' kelmann, with his partners, Messrs. Fisher, . Maock, and several others, “ground sluiced,” . on Wolf Creek, just below Larimer’s mill, . m met with ordinary success, and then, giving j tl up mining, Mr. Binkelmann went to work for Mr. Denser, a baker in Grass Valley, where the Frank Brewery now stands. After a short time the employe became a renter of . the premises, and conducted the business . ‘ for about two years, then sold out to Herrman Maurer. After that he bought a half) . interest in the brewing business with John . Frank, the site of the brewery being in the . ‘ rear of the Western Hotel. Then there} were, no houses in that location, which is now thickly populated. In 1856 the ei oi of th : ts . loss, including horses, wagons and everything connected with the well-equipped establishment. Immediately after the fire ‘the enterprising firm built a frame building on North Auburn Street, and the increase in business soon demanded larger quarters, and the present fine brick building was erected in 181. Frank Richard bought out John . Frank before the brick building was built, . and then Mr. Binkelmann purchased the . Richard interest, and has ever since conducted the business. Mr. Binkelmann was married to Sophia Mader, in thecity of New York, on January 2, 1853. The family now consists of three grown and married daughters and one married son, John, who is associated with his father in business; also another son, David, Jr., who is successful at his trade as harness maker in Sacramento. Such is the history of one of the most liberal and enthusiastic citizens of this . art of the country. He has built up a eautiful home about him, is a member of a ‘most of the distinguished orders, and takes a great pride in anything which pertains to . ‘the welfare of Grass Valley and its people. ' i CHARLESCEDWIN-AIREN VAL 24 . :

was “By order of FRED SEARLS, Commander.” David Binkelmann and Fred Searls were among the first Knights Templar (Masons) group in Nevada County, Nevada Commandery, No. 6. DAVID BINKELMANN. ASYLUM —or— Nevada Commandery, No. 6, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. MMevada City, Gal., Ray 28, 1894. SIR KNIGHT: You are hereby ordered to appear at jleoada Gity, cn the xtsylum in Priday, May 25th, at 11 o’clock A. Xt. ctor the purpose of acting as escort at the funeral of our late Grater, Sir Bnight David Linkelmann. The funeral will take place at Grass Walley on Friday, Way 25th, at 2 o'clock Fl. 0, under the direction cf WQYadison Lay order of FRED. SEARLS, Commander. I. J. ROLFE, Recorder. Mrs. Chas. Barker gave a delightee tea, yesterday afternoon,in honor of her neice, Miss Johns of San} Francisco. The ladies spent a pleasjaotafterncon aud evening in Mrs. . Barker’s charming grounds. The time was passed in social converse, listening to music, and in playing cards, Tea was served al six o’clock. The following ladies were among the A . . Six O'clock Tea. guests: Mesdames J. F. Kidder, G. W. Hill, L. Cory, Theo. Wilhelm, E. A. Crocker, Theo. Doreey, Van Deeriin, Zz Poter Johnston, J. M. Lakenav, M. Sebleifer, Chas, Richardson, 1. Haas, 7 ral ~ © a ar ” Funeral or Capt. J. Rrocker. Yesterday afternoon the remains of a Captain John R. Crocker, an honored and respected old soldier and citizen, were laid to rest iu the City cemetery, the remains being interred in the Masonic plot. The religious ex-: ercises were conducted by the. Rev. L. J. Garver of the Congregational: church and at the grave the ceremonies were in charge of Madison, Lodge, No. 23, F. and A: M. . The procession was a large one and was headed by Company H asa military escort, followed by the Grand Army of the Republic, the members of Pro-; Fasle and Retiance hose tastian 37 _ brewery was burned out and was an entire . we el The subject of this sketch, David Binkelmann, was born in Wurtenburg, Germany, on January 2, 1828. Mr. Binkelmann learned the trade of a baker at an early age

in his native country and followed it there until he grew to young manhood. In 1852 he landed in New York, where he plied his skill at his trade. Mr. Binkelmann was very successful and in a year he made to money enough by his industry, and, excited M by the stories of the possibilities in Califor. "! nia, he determined to try his fortune in the [all Golden West, and in 1858 he landed in San . $4 Francisco and immediately started for Grass . Valley, which was. then only a shadow of a! “‘ town. Arriving in Grass Valley, Mr. Bin. ¥' kelmann, with his partners, Messrs. Fisher, . Maock, and several others, “ground sluiced,” . on Wolf Creek, just below Larimer’s mill, . m met with ordinary success, and then, giving j tl up mining, Mr. Binkelmann went to work for Mr. Denser, a baker in Grass Valley, where the Frank Brewery now stands. After a short time the employe became a renter of . the premises, and conducted the business . ‘ for about two years, then sold out to Herrman Maurer. After that he bought a half) . interest in the brewing business with John . Frank, the site of the brewery being in the . ‘ rear of the Western Hotel. Then there} were, no houses in that location, which is now thickly populated. In 1856 the ei oi of th : ts . loss, including horses, wagons and everything connected with the well-equipped establishment. Immediately after the fire ‘the enterprising firm built a frame building on North Auburn Street, and the increase in business soon demanded larger quarters, and the present fine brick building was erected in 181. Frank Richard bought out John . Frank before the brick building was built, . and then Mr. Binkelmann purchased the . Richard interest, and has ever since conducted the business. Mr. Binkelmann was married to Sophia Mader, in thecity of New York, on January 2, 1853. The family now consists of three grown and married daughters and one married son, John, who is associated with his father in business; also another son, David, Jr., who is successful at his trade as harness maker in Sacramento. Such is the history of one of the most liberal and enthusiastic citizens of this . art of the country. He has built up a eautiful home about him, is a member of a ‘most of the distinguished orders, and takes a great pride in anything which pertains to . ‘the welfare of Grass Valley and its people. ' i CHARLESCEDWIN-AIREN VAL 24 . :