Gold rush west of Barstow draws miners and crowds
Mining men report a major new strike by Ed and John Herkelrath in the Kramer hills west of Barstow. The find, 31 miles west of Barstow near Jim Grey siding, has drawn thousands to the area as ore values run from 75 cents to 2.50 a pan and leases near the property exchange for high sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Herkelrath
Kramer Hills
Barstow
Jim Grey
Barstow Mojave
Hinkley
Riley and Rich
Riley
Herkelrath Brothers
Township 10
SBM
Herkelrath
Chas. Williams
Charles
Rich ore values found by miners in new district
Miner C J Whitlock describes multiple pay veins at shallow depths with ore values from 75 cents to 10 dollars per pan and assay results up to 300 dollars per ton on second and third veins. Porter and Platt lease Whitlock ground, while Johnson and Walters lead the rival camp with three small iron buildings nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Whitlock
Porter
Platt
Johnson and Walters
Randsburg
Johnson
Kennedy Property and Goldstone Mining Update
The Barstow Mining and Milling Company under Harry Miller continues silver ore production with few new developments this week. In Goldstone, about six people are active on claims with one miner earning wages while developing the property using a dry washer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow Mining and Milling Company
Harry Miller
Goldstone
Ownership claimed to rich Gold Strike land
A 360 acre tract adjoining the Ed and John Herkelrath discovery shaft, long staked, is claimed by Mrs. Steven S. Kelly of San Bernardino as the owner. Purchased from the state years ago, she asserts full legal rights to minerals. The contention may affect prospectors who located claims believing them valuable.
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John Herkelrath
Steven S. Kelly
Sam Bernardino
Mining assay shows high gold value at $2000 per ton
A field sample taken at 10 feet pan shows colors running up to 4 dollars per pound, with a grab sample assay indicating about 2000 dollars per ton, signaling potential profitability for the site.
Gold Mesa Prospectors Report Rich Vein Panned
S M Mingus uncovers another five foot vein at the Gold Mesa group southeast of the strike. Prospectors announce pannings in two spots, three and five miles away, yielding as high as 3 dollars.
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S. M. Mingus
Gold Mesa
Young Peoples Christian Endeavor Tonight at 6 30
The Christian Endeavor society invites youths to a 6 30 gathering in the auditorium this Sunday evening. An Easter service will be held and an invitation is extended to all.
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Young Peoples Christian Endeavor
Wil
Barstow to Have Another Hotel
Barstow plans a twenty five room hotel on the corner of the Highway and Second Street by Mr and Mrs H L Miller. The project, sped by National Old Trails growth and the cut off improvements to Los Angeles and Salt Lake, will sit opposite the Hotel Melrose and operate with it. Ground floor rooms with lobby, hot and cold water, permanent rooms for about half, and attractive landscaping are planned with stucco finish.
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H. L. Miller
Second Street
Millers
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Barstow
Melrose
The
Sunrise Easter Service on Hill Deserts Gathering
A sunrise service will be held on the hill south of the grammar school at 5 27 as the sun rises over the east. Whitney's band will play and community singing plus instrumental and vocal music will fill the gathering. Van Dyke's poem God of the Open Air will be read and an Easter address given. Attendance has grown since it began four years ago and organizers urge a large turnout on this eastern morning to make it the largest and best meeting yet.
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Grammar School
Whitney
van Dyke
Easter Sunday Services at St Josephs Church
First Mass at 8 30 a m with sermon in English second Mass at 10 a m with sermons in Spanish. Children taking part in first Communion are Helen Corcord Edith Copp Agnes Powell Eva Rizzardini Peggy T Frances Katherine Franuies Shannon Parnell Elsie De Lucia Quinto Rizzardin i Andrew Villasenor Everett Villasevier Plutarco Aragon Louis Copp Howard Colcord Jack Moore Rev C Anthony of Bakersfield will preach at 7 30 p m Tuesday April 6 everybody welcome.
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Helen Corcord
Edith Copp
Agnes Powell
Eva Rizzardini
Peggy T Frances
Katherine Franuies
Shannon Parnell
Elsie de Lucia
Quinto Rizzardini
Andrew Villasenor
Everett Villasevier
Plutarco Aragon
Louis Copp
Howard Colcord
Jack Moore
C. Anthony of
Bakersfield
C. T. Kerfs
Bakersfield Men Boosting Gold Strike West of Barstow
Geo M Swindell publisher of Bakersfield Morning Echo and a party of Bakersfield men visited Barstow overnight. They toured the new gold strike west of Barstow and planned to return to attempt a lease purchase.
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Bakersfield
Barstow
Geo. M. Swindell
Methodist District Elder Here Again Wednesday
Rev. C. A. Watson district elder of the Pasadena District will preach at the Free Methodist Mission in Barstow Wednesday evening starting at 7 30. Miss Cobb minister of the Free Methodist extends an invitation to the general public to hear Rev Watson.
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C. A. Watson
Pasadena
Free Methodist
Barstow
Barber Found Dead After Prolonged Alcohol Abuse
Clyde FE Richardson a Barstow barber and former Postal Telegraph manager was found dead after a nine day absence. Acute alcoholism cited by Deputy Coroner Emmett Waters. Bootleg liquor and 23 pint bottles found at the scene. Richardson, 41, lived with his mother Mrs Richardson and was born in Illinois July 23, 1885. The Western Pacific Oil Company reports a new drill near Yermo aiming for a shallow oil strike, following two prior wells in the district.
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Clyde FE. Richardson
John Barleycorn
Rich
Chic Warner
Engineer Poole
Harvey
Barstow
Postal Telegraph Company
Illinois
Richardson
Western Pacific Oil Company
Yermo
Manix
Union Pacific
Truth Repeats as Absolute Truth Impresses Local Audience
Local actors presented the Absolute Truth for a second time last Friday, drawing a large audience. Critics noted improved confidence and ease versus their initial run, calling the performance a success in every respect.
Prohibition Officers Attend Dance Last Night
Prohibition officers were in evidence at the dance held last night, overseeing conduct and ensuring adherence to regulations. No disturbances were reported and the event proceeded smoothly under police presence.
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Prohibition
April events listed for community groups
The notice outlines upcoming activities including a Ministrel Show on April 8, a P T A dance on April 15, a high school student body play on April 16, a Chamber of Commerce banquet on April 17, a Woman's Club production of Tom Thumb on April 18, and a Printer office subscription pay day on April 10.
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Woman’s Club
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Mrs H L Miller Hosts Bridge Party for Miss Epstein
Mrs H L Miller entertained a Wednesday evening bridge party honoring Miss Joan Epstein of Los Angeles, who is visiting as a houseguest. The guests were teacher friends of Mrs Miller and Miss Epstein.
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H. L. Miller
Joan Epstein
Los Angeles
Miller
Miss Epstein
Barstow Chamber of Commerce Plans Banquet and Show
Barstow chamber of commerce prints tickets for a banquet and entertainment in the Auditorium on Saturday April 17 at 8 PM. The committee promises a snappy program with a welcome to ladies and has spent hundreds on entertainment. Tickets are 2.50 per plate and limited to 200, available from Barstow merchants.
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Barstow
Barstow School Tax Vote Totals From Trustee Race
Barstow's recent school trustee and tax election results show high school trustee Chas Garver leading with 64 votes, Dix Van Dyke 15, and Robert Campbell 1 for Daggett. Grammar school trustees Ti ds Henderson 50, Cre Arends 23, Garver 3. Tax measure approved 66 to 11.
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Barstow
Chas
Garver
Dix van Dyke
Daggett
Robert Campbell
Ds Henderson
C.re Arends
Junior Christian Endeavor Club Forms for Grammar School Youth
The Junior Christian Endeavor for boys and girls in grammar school age begins with officers to be appointed at the next meeting Sunday at 2 30 pm. The society will be run like the older one with song services topics and socials. All are invited. Sponsors are Mrs W A Knageges and Clinton McKinnon.
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W. A. Knageges
Clinton McKinnon
Carter Son Vernon Recovering After Illness in Los Angeles
T. O. Carter reports his son Vernon Carter who had been dangerously ill in Los Angeles is now recovering. Mrs. T. O. Carter drove in the first of the week.
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T. O. Carter
Vernon Carter
Los Angeles
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ST Josephs
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