he Club Stables, W. G. Wilson, proprietor, located opposite the Hotel Windsor on West State street, originated in a coal, wood and feed yard, where a few horses were kept for hire by the Wilshire Brothers in the fall of 1889. The livery portion of the business was continued by Singleton & Haskell, who issued their business card in December, 1892. This firm sold out to Haverty & Wilmot in January, 1894, who added "Club Stables" to their announcement in the paper. September 9, 1894, W. G. Wilson purchased the interest of Mr. Wilmot and on November 5, 1895, became sole proprietor. By the above, it will be seen that this well-known livery has a pioneer origin. It is not only well known, but also has had an extensive patronage. Horses to suit any driver, carriages to please any patron, and other vehicles, such as tally-hos for parties or clubs, and the more fashionable and expensive rigs demanded by well-to-do customers, have always been kept on hand. Gentle saddle or driving horses for ladies' use are promptly obtainable. The Club Stables keep abreast of the times and are always "up-to-date," accommodating and reasonable in charges. It is a long and well-established business.

William Guilford Wilson, a son of J. S. Wilson of this city, was born in Gardiner, Maine, October 3, 1867. When he was two years of age his parents moved to Portland, Me., and there he received an education in the public and high schools. In 1886 he came with the family to California and located in Redlands. He was employed upon his father's fruit ranch until September, 1894, when he entered the livery business as above mentioned, a business for which he has special adaptation. In this city, May 10, 1887 he was married to Miss Etta M. Gaylord, a native of Illinois, and a daughter of Cass Gaylord, one of Redlands' pioneers. The have one child, Helen, 8 years of age.

(Source: Illustrated Redlands, 1897, p. 81)