DT Data Page #: 417

Newspaper: The Daily Humboldt Times

Newspaper Date: 1/17/1908

Page #: 1 & 3

Item Type: Transportation System

Place: Eureka Sherwood

Text: A new transportation system will be developed between Eureka & Sherwood by June. Messrs Cross & King of the Overland Stage Company announced some months ago the plan to supplant their old stages with automobiles. F.W. Smythe of Eureka has formed a company to begin an overland auto service. The autos will leave Eureka at 7am and board a 20 HP White Steam touring car, pass the night at Bell Springs and reach S.F. the next evening. Average speed ~ 7&1/2 mph.

Key Words: Transportation System, Overland Stage Company, Auto Service

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