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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
4
J J Byrne of Needles was convicted of assaulting Miss A G Allen of Barstow and sentenced by Judge Oster in San Bernardino to eight years in San Quentin. Byrne plans to appeal. Oster writes Miss Allen to ease gossip and affirm her vindication and virtue amid the case.
Oro Grande bustles with activity as teamsters prepare to haul rock. Thompson and Dana arrive with 12 head of fine mules and eight new wagons. Judge Huey expects a mule carload for his quarries. Hotels Decrow and Sargent report crowds and good meals as housing is scarce.
Fenner area notes report a cabin fire destroying the Stormy Night mine cabin and contents, estimated loss 1100 dollars, located 66 miles east of Fenner. Visitors include Jack Hopkins of Providence Mine Co. and miners C J Eaton with Jack Lind ready to ship 30 tons of high grade sulfide ore. The Mabel mine is under option to I W Dawson of the Reliance Co Los Angeles. Joe Boylan works the Providence mine opening a fine ledge. Harry Weaver and wife return from Canada noting humid weather.
Rain drenched Cima areas this past week but conditions look fine. John B. Gibson visited tung sten camp in Clarke mountains last week. Mrs. R W Marks and children in Los Angeles. O O Budd, former resident, has joined the U S Army. C W Groner at Hart. 8 E Yates hauling hay to Valley Wells. Adolf Hansen reports New Era improving daily.
The Barstow edition of the Kingdom of the Sun will feature descriptive articles by regional writers and illustrations of life in towns mines ranches and the desert. Readers are invited to submit photographs for inclusion and a further announcement will follow next week.
Uncle Tom Mining Company seeks patent for Florence Happy Hooligan Hattie Bessie and Cashier mining claims in San Bernardino County California. The filing covers Florence Lone Star Lady Bountiful Yanky Girl and related lodes in Townships 16 17 North Range 8 East of the B B & M with survey references and adjoining claims listed. Public notice by Valentine F. Gorman Register, first publication July 11, last September 12.
An advertisement promotes countrywide benefits and an introductory offer reading read it for $1 for 6 months. The notice emphasizes value and affordability to attract new customers and mentions a limited time payment plan.
The Santa Fe Company hires an agricultural demonstrator to advise farmers on all agricultural conditions and provide free information. He will visit settlers, help reduce losses, and promote prosperity, with demonstrations on farmers’ land rather than at an experiment farm. Application inquiries go to G. D. Hutchison, Agent, Barstow.
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