Railroads Update From Barstow and Regional Traveler News
Chief Clerk J T Maxey heads to Los and San Diego for vacation in September while Yard Foreman Van Gundy and others take time off. Roy Sanor promoted to extra freight engineer serving Needles east and west. Labor Day round trips offered August 31 September 2 with return September 3. admission day rates apply September 7 8 9 for return September 10. Santa Fe pushes last-time seasonal reduced fares to San Diego Los Angeles and San Francisco with 30 day return limit. Santa Fe nears completion of a new roundhouse and shops 60 by 100 feet plus a storehouse. Warning about the dangerous road crossing south of Barstow ice plant and a push for local railroad improvements. Bedell is endorsed in a local vote. Parker Post notes Arizona railroads seek repeal of five recent laws affecting headlights on engines fares pay days crew size and other train service rules.
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J. T. Maxey
Barstow
Los
San Diego
van Gundy
Kansas
Roy Sanor
Needles
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bedell
Parker Post
Arizona
Political Pointers in Mohave Valley Candidacy Debate
Mr Isaac Jones of Ontario declares a bid for Assembly from this district backed by Progressives against S B Bedell the Barstow candidate for Supervisor. Bedell appeals to residents of Mohave River Valley as the home man while Butler supports the machine. Daggett and Otis campaign stops by Hutchison and Butler trigger discussion on nonpartisan ballots in primary judicial and school offices.
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Isaac Jones
Ontario
S. B
Steve Bedell
Barstow
Mohave River Valley
Needles
Bedell
Butler
Santa Fe
Hutchison
Daggett and
Otis
R. E. Bledsoe
G. D. Hutchison
Los Angeles
Mohave River
New Yard Switchman McGuire Welcomes 10-Pound Assistant
Social events report that W. C. McGuire, the day man at the west end yards, has a new assistant. The infant weighed 10 pounds on Tuesday morning when Dr. Anderson introduced him to the new surroundings, signaling a slow start before he is heavy enough to turn a switch.
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W.C. McGuire
Dr. Anderson
Business Lots for Sale East of Barstow
For sale 50x150 foot printer office site east of Barstow priced at 2000 dollars. Described as fine opening for an apartment house. See Nicklin the Printer acting as agent for Mrs Currier.
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Barstow
Santa Fe
M. J. McShane
Nicklin
Currier
Barstow Lands Offer by Nicklin the Printer
An urban real estate promo urges buyers to contact Nicklin the Printer for Lot or Acre Tracts in Barstow with lush trees and gardens and free water. It touts affordable large lots and the chance to own a home rather than rent.
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Barstow
Nicklin
Barstow Printer Offer and Mohave Valley News Deal
A Barstow printer is asked to pay 1 for 6 months to receive Mohave Valley news. The arrangement implies a subscription or promotional offer tied to the Barstow printer.
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Barstow
Mohave Valley
Local travelers and visitors noted around Casa del Desierto
Chas Scully and wife extend their eastern tour while Mrs Johnson guest of Eagon couple at Casa del Desierto. Hartwell Fred Harvey auditor also staying at the same hotel, with other local guests noted. Bedell’s candidacy sparks road improvements ahead of Butler’s race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Scully
Mrs. Johnson
E. L. Johnson
Los Angeles
W. C. Eagon
Casa del Desierto
A. W. Hartwell
Fred Harvey
Barstow Local Notes Highlight Movers and Events
A. M. Parker leaves for Frisco on vacation. Mrs Mamie Humble returns from Los Angeles. E A Stephens seeds 40 acres to alfalfa near Todd. California State Fair ads announced in Sacramento. Miss Gertrude Allen offers Spirella Corsets. Barstow welcomes visitors from Long Beach and Daggett Otis. local theatres report openings and crowd. Chas Shepard travels to Frisco. WW M Parker reviews Barstow Utility Co icing car conveyor. odd note urges turning in stray dollar bills for subscription.
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E. A. Stephens
Todd
California
Sacramento
Gertrude Allen
E. L. Mudgett
Ethel Craig
Barstow
Long Beach
Geo. B. Parks
Parks
Senor
Senora Jose Hisquierdo
R. D. Compton
Barrett
E. H. Alcott
A. W. Bull
Los
Otis
Daggett and
Barstow Utility Co
San Bernardino
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B. C. Anderson
R. R
Viaduct
Union Church
Calif
OEIO
C.E. Stauter
Santa Fe Gate
Harvey
Barstow Drug Store
J.O. White
M.D
Bear Valley
E Hillis
Fred Wendell
Harry Pixton
Montana
T. G. Nicklin
Hotel Melrose
Railroad Station
P. D
BH. R. Waite
Wm. T. Hendrey
Sloan & Hart Bldg
Henderson
Barstow, California
Samuel C. Evans
Congress
Steve A. Bedell
Benjamin F. Bledsoe
Superior Court
A. M. Parker
Frisco
Mamie Humble
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