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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1923
Page
7
The Mojave mining area plans a new custom mill to process ore from multiple mines. The plant will likely use continuous cyanide processing and aims for about fifty tons per day, boosting prospecting and development in the district.
The Yellow Dog mine press reports the main shaft down 200 feet with drifts extending along the vein both north and south. Water is expected to reach 300 to 350 feet, and a second shaft 350 feet south is opened with an ore shoot assaying 25 dollars across six feet. A windlass will be replaced by a hoisting plant to accelerate development.
On a leased block of Yellow Dog territory the Hamilton Eureka group has sunk to 100 feet and will drift along the exposed vein. Gold values were found as sinking progressed and the crew expects to open an ore shoot on this lease.
Whetmore group work is continually prosecuted with a large tonnage of high grade milling ore exposed. The ground extends the Yellow Dog vein system and adjoins that property.
Herman Benecke of Huntington Park has secured a two year lease on the Elephant mine and will begin operations soon. The Excel miner and Elephant claims show good ore tonnage and, with proper milling facilities, can supply a fair milling ore tonnage.
The Marne Devide Mining Company shipped a hoist from Divide Nevada for use on its Bobtail mine here. The Bobtail shipped several carloads of high grade ore years ago and still has a good tonnage of mill ing ore exposed in old stopes and drifts. The mine has no mill to treat its product, which will be supplied within months.
The Echo property offers a large tonnage of milling ore with five to seven dollars per ton ore bodies and smaller pockets of higher grade ore, plus some exceptionally valuable ore.
The Karmen mine, now inactive, shows thousands of tons of ore exposed in its extensive workings. Efforts are under way to determine a process to extract the ore. It is one of the district’s old mines, though milling has lagged historically.
The Double Standard has been leased to buyers planning a custom mill for the district. The mine produced a good ton of high grade milling ore during the Queen Ester era and there is good ore in sight now on the property.
Mr and Mrs F L Dunnell drove to Lancaster Sunday to attend the M E Church and hear a sermon.
The Standard mine on Expose Treasure Hill extends a cross cut from its Desert Queen mine to drain old workings in the Expose Treasure mine. Water and bad ground hinder progress, prompting plans to install an electric pumping plant on the Expose shaft to drain the old workings and speed the cross cut.
Mrs John White led the Easter program at Mojave Union church Sunday with a large crowd in attendance. The young performers performed well under their capable instructor.
Mojave residents report rising car sales this summer led by Chevrolet, Star, and Ford models. Local buyers anticipate a lively season as dealers note strong demand and planned outings among townspeople.
Eighth Grade Pupil Booster highlights Mojave’s transformation from a small ranch settlement to a thriving rail hub. It notes the arrival of the Southern Pacific railway and aqueduct, prosperity from railway workers, past dangers to women, and the town’s current quiet, healthful life with schools, church, films, dances, mines on Mount Soledad, talks of a smelter, and presence of General Petroleum and Standard Oil stations along with multiple stores and cafes.
Preparations are underway at the school for a track meet to be held here in two weeks. J L Perottini coaches the girls basketball team which expects to win honors for the day.
Are you one of the 790 we believe Mojave can boast of having a larger patronage at the library than any other town on the desert. For the month of March the circulation was 700. This was a large increase over what was handled in the library during March 1922 and in fact was the largest any month since the opening of the library in Mojave. New books are continually being sent for by special request besides the regular shipments of new books.
George Hodges retires from Santa Fe Cafe ownership. Mrs. Dan McDonald and Earl Town Send take over, with diners praising the chef. The new owners are expected to keep serving meals that draw the hungry crowd.
Voter interest at the local school election surged far above normal with nine times the usual turnout. Typical elections see 10 to 15 votes, while the most recent contest reported 98 ballots cast.
Betty Lowe daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Lowe is very ill this week.
Mr and Mrs Wasson of Glendale and Mr and Mrs Nicholson of Lancaster motored to Red Rock on Sunday. They stopped to visit Mrs Crabbe and Mrs Perottini. Mrs Wasson is Mrs Crabbe’s mother and Mrs Nicholson her sister.
The report notes that despite high winds and summer heat, the location remains a desirable place to live, underscoring residents' satisfaction and ongoing housing appeal.
Mrs Cartier has purchased the Beanery, taking over ownership from former owner Mr Cole. The transfer marks a new era for the cafe as the new proprietor plans to maintain the Beanery’s local character and service.
A Mojave survey shows several Rebecca Lodge members reside in town and discussions are underway to establish a Mojave Rebecca Lodge chapter.
A six piece jazz orchestra will perform this Saturday night in Maple Hall. Advertised in Barstow Randsburg and Tehachapi the event is expected to draw a large crowd. Admission costs one dollar with a ten cent donation to Uncle Sam.
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