Yesterday, we explored that in February 1917 the county accepted the newly constructed courthouse as complete. There were still matters to contend with the existing courthouse. The county hired Younie & Buckwalter, auctioneers to dispose of the old courthouse and its furnishings. The auction was held on April 21, 1917. Of course, the majority items sold one would expect such as desks, chairs, etc. There was a particular item that caught my attention a bird cage that sold for seventy-five cents. There is one relic that survives to this day and is functioning-the bell. Susanville Methodist minister Rev. Westervelt purchased the courthouse bell for $12.50. On Sunday mornings at 10:30 the bell is to put into action calling the faithful church. Back to the auction, the total proceeds from the auction was $266.05. The cost of advertising and the auctioneers commission was forty dollars.

Tim