Humboldt County Poineers
Carl and Lillian Haviland
Carl Haviland in the early 1890s
Carl Haviland was the only child of Mark and Ellen Haviland . Carl was born in Paradise Valley in 1870. Ellen, his Mom died in 1875 of scarlet fever. As a young man Carl worked as Vaquero on his Grandfather Palmer�s ranch and road the range. In time Carl started a freight business running supplies and equipment from Paradise Valley to Winnemucca.
Carl and Lillian Haviland in the early 1890s
Peoples Advocate Sept 23,1898 Page 2:2 Humboldt Co. NV
Carl Haviland and Lilly Nicholas both of Winnemucca were wed. Carl Haviland and Miss Lilly Nicholas were united in matrimony by the Rev. M. G. Hamm at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Nicholas, of this place. Happy couple repaired to their residence on Lay Street, where the band was awaiting them.
Horse Team in Paradise Valley
Humboldt County 1905 by Allen C. Bragg page 127
The Paradise Stage Line�The Winnemucca-Paradise stage is run by C.E. Haviland and four horse are run on the Winnemucca end of the line as far north as Willow Point. Oscar McMillian handles the whip and pulls the leather over four as good horses as ever pulled a coach, and does it as gracefully as the old the old whips of the long ago used to handle the stock of the Pioneer Stage across the Sierras in the 60�s. The Paradise end works but two horses, and Will Freemonth is in charge. Mr. Haviland does a good business hauling passengers and freight, and one can go to Paradise as easily as one can go in a fine carriage. The coaches ride easy, the stock is fresh and lively; but I will give the traveling public this pointer: Don�t bet with drivers on the time they are making, for if you do you will surely have a bet to pay.
Edna Haviland
Edna and Harold Haviland
Harold, Carl, Vera Haviland in in the early 1900s
Harold, Vera, Dorothy Haviland in in the early 1900s
Carl and Lillian's home
Moving into Winnemucca Carl went into business with Carl Hoskins where they opened a livery stable, freight office and warehouse. Carl expanded his business interest and had the first automobile stage line in the state.
Nevada State Journal page column 1 April 18, 1915
Carl Haviland took delivery of his 80 Touring and drove straight for Winnemucca.
I can see it now, no pavement, no truck stops, no gas stations, what an adventure that must have been. My Grandmother Vera acquired a number of photos where the car was broke down or stuck. One picture just had the word �trouble� in the upper right corner.
In 1917 when Winnemucca incorporated Carl was elected the first Mayor of Winnemucca. In 1923 he ran for Mayor again and was twice elected to four year terms.
Carl Haviland's Garage
Carl and Lillian in front of their 1929 Reo Model C Sedan
A restored 1929 Reo Model C Sedan at 2006 car show
Lillian Haviland
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