Barstow Visit Frames Local Political Slide toward November
The Barstow party scouts Samuel C Evans John L Avey and Jas E Cram from Randsburg reviewing the field. Evans, Riverside’s progressive ex mayor, now Republican congressional aspirant, likely to win Sept 3 primaries. Ben Bledsoe and Stephen Bedell named as cross ticket options. Bedell urged by Democrats and Socialists. Taft followers drift to Wilson. Prohibitionists nominate Eugene W Chafin of Arizona.
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Samuel C. Evans
John L. Avey
Jas. E. Cram
Barstow
Randsburg
Evans
Riverside
Congress
Benjamin F. Bledsoe
Jones Bros World Tour to Perform in Barstow
Jones Bros coming to Barstow for two performances on Tuesday, August 20. The touring tent show promises high class acts and sterling entertainment, with the group boasting a long record of strong performances and top attractions seen under canvas. Don’t forget the date.
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Jones Bros
Barstow
Victorville notices and business updates headline
Victorville reports Mr. McDonald to install a sheet metal works and operate a patent pump suitable for local use. F M Ackley receives two car loads of lumber for a new yard with more to follow. Postal Telegraph line completed through Victorville signals town growth. Orrin Elmer holds a patent to his homestead.
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Cherry
Chas. Thomson
Palmdale
Old Woman Springs
James Goulding
Fred Lang
Victorville
United States
W. P. Billingsley
Richardson Bros
Bear Valley Visitors and Bear Mountain Deer Run
Bear Valley R M Dillingham is in town for a few days then will head back to the woods. George Hart and others camped on the Bear Mountain deer runs to open the season. The writer wonders why the Lord did not arm the animals to defend themselves.
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R. M. Dillingham
Bear Valley
George Hart
Bear Mountain
Santa Fe Shop Under Construction at Barstow
A new Santa Fe machine shop begins with a 60 by 100 foot brick and cement structure at Barstow, foundation underway. Officials undecided on installing a large turntable. George Smith suffered partial thumb loss in a shop mishap. Santa Fe trains disrupted by Dodge City washouts after three inches of rain. delays feared on all lines as storm season starts.
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Santa Fe
Barstow
George Smith
Anderson
Dodge City
Kansas
Barstow and San Bernardino Schools to Open Dates
Public Schools Clerk E. L. White of Barstow announces school openings for Barstow on September 23 and San Bernardino on September 16. He urges every child to attend.
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E. L. White
Barstow Board
San Bernardino
Burros Strayed Near Barstow Found By Williams Well
On August 14, three burros were taken in at Williams well eighteen miles north of Barstow. A mouse colored medium burro age eight to nine with no brands a mouse colored jenny age two with no brand and a rhone jennette age four with a left shoulder brand JF were found. Owner should call and claim. Aug 15 Andy Larsen Barstow.
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Williams Well
Barstow
Andy Larsen
Barstow Local Notes Cover Vacations, Trials, and Returns
Local briefs report W M Clancy resuming fishing from beach trip. Judge Wadley assigns 30 days or fine for rent dispute at Melrose. Notes praise hotel and rail line fraud protections. Families travel north to Saint and Long Beach visits. Morning glories bloom at Judge Wadley home. Heath succeeds as Santa Fe storekeeper. Various locals return from Frisco, Los Angeles, Venice, and San Diego. Barstow Printer subscription offer included.
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W. M. Clancy
Barstow
R. E. Davis
Needles
Heath
Santa Fe
R. J. Sowers
Mattoon
Ill
Riley
San Diego
E. L. White
Los Angeles
Gene
C. P. Higgins
Frisco
E. T. Hillis
E. L. Mudgett
Long Beach
Mexico
Salt Lake
Dr. Anderson
Steve A. Bedell
G. C. Compton
Waterman Ranch
Waite
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Jones Bros. Coming
B. C. Anderson
R. R
Viaduct
Union Church
Calif
IEIC
C.E. Stauter
Santa Fe Gate
Harvey
Barstow Drug Store
J.O. White
M.D
A. A. Whitlock
Orrin Elmer
Portland Cement
Golden State Portland Cement Co
Henderson
DEP
Hotel Melrose
Railroad Station
P. O
BE. R. Waite
Wm. T. Hendrey
Cigars
Sloan & Hart Bldg
Lubin J. Henderson
Everybody’s Tailor
Barstow, California
Superior Court
Mohave Valley
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