Randsberg Diamond Case Proceedings Extend to August
In San Bernardino on August 6 John C. Wray reports the International Diamond Drill Contracting Co. holds placer claims opposed by the California Rand Silver Co. injunctions and withdrawals move toward trial. Judge Rex Goodcell set August 16 for expert sworn testimony to determine possession and rights to the disputed ground amid renewed disputes between the companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wray
San Bernardino
International Diamond Drill Contracting Co
California Rand Silver Co
Jack Nosser
Rex Goodcell
International Drill Co
J. A. Street
International Diamond Drill Co
Judge Street
Dept. 2
Superior Court of
J. W. Curtis
California Rand Company
California Rand Silver Company
Superior Court
Tonapah and Tidewater Railroad 1920 Financial Report
The Tonapah and Tidewater Railroad Company operating between Ludlow California and Beatty Nevada reports 1920 operating revenue of 594296.59 with expenses 336980.43 yielding net operating revenue 257316.16. Miscellaneous non operating revenue 3940.67. interest rent taxes and other deductions 214288.05. Corporate income 46968.78. Beginning year deficit 1015327.24. Miscellaneous additions 897.77 deductions 58243. End year accumulated deficit 102620.46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonapah and Tidewater Railroad Company
Ludlow
California
Beatty
Nevada
Railroad Commission
Auction Sale of State Scrip at Sacramento Capitol
Many desert residents seek State scrip as a path to land titles. Homestead and desert entrymen may relinquish entries to obtain land by purchasing scrip, if not withdrawn by the Federal Government. A public auction by Surveyor General W S Kingsbury will be held at the State Capitol Sacramento on Tuesday September 6 1921 at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surveyor General’s Office
W.S. Kingsbury
State Capitol
Sacramento
Surveyor General
Daggett Social Notes and Local Outings
Elinor Funk vacationing in Covena with Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Barry. A Daggett dance drew attendees for an enjoyable evening. F. B. Bell returned from seven weeks in the Eastern States. Ray Williams and Tom Hughes traveled to Pine Top Arizona. The County Branch Library reopened under Miss Lillian Millett. Mr. and Mrs. Kewish visited Daggett guests of the Hendersons. Hay ride participants reported a wonderful time with hay loads to Funk's ditch head. Residents frequently visit Water Cliff House plunge for recreation.
Rigs Drill 20 at Signal Hill Long Beach
Twenty rigs operate at Signal Hill Long Beach with the Shell Weil oil field, the first developed on the hill, producing about 1000 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signal Hill Long Beach
Shell Weil
High Grade Strike Shocks Kelly Mine Board
A report from the Coyote shaft notes high grade ore opened at 465 feet on August 4, with a ledge in place beyond crags. President Harrell claims a sure shot to profit from the ground surrounding the Coyote twenty acres, while experts dispute popular opinions held by non miners about the ore body and ground conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrell
Bakersfield
Yhe
Randsburg Silver Mining Co
Kelly Mine
Coyote
Kelly
H. K. Kennedy
John
Barstow
Waterman
Highway extension to Barstow at once urged by supervisor
The article reports that the Victorville extension to Barstow is ready for construction after the state obtained title to the right of way from Cajon Summit to Victorville. Condemnation suits secured funding and the Board of Supervisors deposited 1000 dollars as security. Bids for construction are expected soon and dirt may start flying on the extension along the National Old Trails Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorville
Barstow
Cajon Summit
Superior Court of
San Bernardino County
Board of Supervisors
California Highway Commission
Crain
Commission
Highway Commission
News- Herald
Unemployment Eased by Highway Construction State report
State Highway Engineer Fletcher: highway work under the Highway Commission relieves unemployment in California. About 2500 men are employed on contract and maintenance tasks, with 1500 on contract work alone. Since January 1, 1921, 63 contracts were let totaling 7,916,871.97 dollars, plus 1,558,416.68 dollars spent from the motor vehicle fund for maintenance. Work continues in Fresno Inyo Kern Los Angeles San Diego San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Highway Commission
California
Commission
Fresno
Inyo
Kern
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Luis Oodispo
Santa Barbara
Southland counties to seek uniform load limits on county highways
County boards of San Bernardino Riverside and Orange will ask their supervisors to adopt a uniform ordinance limiting motor vehicle load weights on county highways. The move follows a Saturday meeting of committee members from the three counties to coordinate the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Supervisors
California
San Bernardino
Riverside
Orange
Barstow Town Topics Highlights Local News
Centralia visitors, railroad veteran James in town, and Mrs. James, with sons David and Robyn, visit the Erwins in Barstow. Local trips include Mrs. Fayle from Los Angeles and the Hendersons in Los Angeles. Community updates cover farming, new wells, repairs, and a Barstow vs Yerma baseball clash set for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Erwins
Centralia
Illinois
E. B. James
David
Robyn
James
Erwin
I. C
Barstow Garage Sells Goodyear and United States Tires
Barstow Garage confirms the sale of Goodyear and United States Tires after an earlier misprint. Arthur Doran, manager, states these tires are the best manufactured and well suited for desert road use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow Garage
Goodyear
United States
Goodrich
Barstow
Goodyear Tires
United States Tires
Arthur Doran
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Randsberg
Loth
PF. E. Borton
O. VY. Anderson
Tonapah and
Tidewater
R. R
Daggett
Elinor Funk
Covena
Mrs. E. D. Barry
Bell
Ray Williams
Tom Hughes
Pine Top
Ariz
Lillian Millett
Summit
L. J. Henderson
Chas. Williams
H. A. Briggs
Hinkley
Hicks
Mre. Pennycook
Kidd Bros
Llano
Waterman Ranch
J. T. McMullen
Mack
Johnny
Buckholz
Boyd
Santa Fe
Vermo
Salt Lake
W. W. Bagby
Pasadena
Midway Supply Company
War Work Insurance
Federal Board of Vocational Education
U.S. Public Health Service
Frank Erwin and Sons
Milo and
Maxton
Mary Miles Minter
Liberty Theatre
Miss Minter
Nora
Mrs. Heath
Sreen
Hill
Bert McQleary
Mrs. Stanfield
Bear Valley Stonday
Stanfields
Big Bear
T. O. Carter
Berkeley
Claude Green
Claude
Yerma
Jas. Smith
Barstow Hotel
Venice
Kansas
Harvey House
John L. Andrews
Bear Valley
Percy Atwood
East
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