Advent of the Ford and Garcez the Mojave Journey
A desert farmer compiles from an old diary the travels of Father Garcez, the first European to chart the Mojave corridor. The Francisan priest journeys 1774 1777 through Sonora Arizona California, describes missions near Tucson, Camp Cady, Providence Mountain, and Yermo, notes Mojave hospitality contrasting later travelers wary of locals.
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Father Garcez
Ile
Sonora
Arizona
California
San Xavier del Bac
Tucson
Yuma
Providence Mountain
Devils’ Playground
Mojave River
Providence Mt
Mojaves
Cady
Mojave
Fatal accident at Barstow Santa Fe depot claims Nan-Murray rep endure
Arthur Brock of Nan-Murray Co. San Bernardino died after being struck by trains at Barstow Santa Fe depot. He walked between tracks toward an auto in Barstow Garage and was hit by the second section of the Santa Fe Limited. His left leg and arm were severed. fellow worker John Chamber acted quickly to stop bleeding and Brock was taken to Ramona hospital. Brock, WWI veteran, leaves wife Mrs. Brock and parents Mr. and Mrs. O S Brock. His death shocks desert friends who recall him as a congenial salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brock
Nan-Murray Co
San Bernardino
Barstow
Santa Fe
Harvey House
Santa Fe Limited
Eohn Chamber
No. 3
Brock
Chambers
Altho Brock
Barstow Welcome for Bayer Family Return
Mrs. Fred Bayer and her children have moved back to Barstow after several months in San Bernardino. The family’s return marks a homecoming noted in local circles.
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Fred Bayer
Barstow
San Bernardino
Personal Items Picked Up About Town
Mrs. Felix Pitz shopped in Los Angeles this week. Mr. and Mrs. Diessl spent several days there. Miss Betty Thames and Miss Bettie Thomson visited Los Angeles this week. Yard Master Ira Ramsey and family returned from an eastern trip. Mrs. Fred Harper is in Los Angeles under doctor care. Mrs. J. B. Potter of Needles hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Whel over the weekend. Miss Jean McGeary celebrated her 28th birthday at the Barstow Cafe. Mrs. E. L. White and daughter Bernice will motor to Los Angeles Sunday for a week with relatives. Elinor Funk, UC So Branch student, will holiday at home near Daggett. Mrs. Steve Vihel went to Los Angeles Thursday and will drive to Barstow with her brother.
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E. L. White
Bernice
Los Angeles
Steve Vihel
Will
Barstow
San Bernardino
Kelley
Salt Lake City
Mitchell family returns from San Diego visit
Charley Mitchell and a family member returned Monday from a two week stay in San Diego with Mr. Mitchells parents and sisters.
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Charley Mitchell
San Diego
Mr. Mitchell
Xmas Display Draws Patrons to Lubin Henderson Windows
It is well worth a trip downtown to see the Xmas display in the Lubin J Henderson and Son windows, drawing visitors with festive shopfront magic and seasonal cheer.
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Lubin J. Henderson & Son
Desert visitors sample non metals and sweets on birthday reminder
EB. W. Ekstrand and E. M. Ogden of Los Angeles visited the desert to study non metals of the region. Washe presented the Printer force with Chittse candy nuts and lilly bulbs Wednesday as a reminder of his birthday anniversary.
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EB. W. Ekstrand
E. M. Ogden
Los Angeles
Desert
Mrs Evans and Son Water Plan Needley Trip
Mrs Evans and her son Water will ride the train to Needley on Friday and return by automobile bringing home Miss Joe Walters who will be a house guest for a week.
Riverside student Margaret Meikle to spend holidays at home
Margaret Meikle, a student at Riverside business college, will arrive home today to spend the holidays with her parents.
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Margaret Meikle
Riverside Business College
Mr and Mrs W L McGraw Planned Tucson Trip
Mr and Mrs W L McGraw plan a trip to Tucson Arizona with Mr McGraw’s parents living there. Mac expects to be away from his work in the local yards until next April.
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W. L. McGraw
Tucson
Ariz
Texas
Mr. McGraw
Mac
Mrs Hart and daughter Visit Riverside Family Home
Mrs. Fred Hart and her daughter are visiting Riverside at the home of Mrs. Hart’s mother. The little daughter Muffy, who lives with grandma and attends Riverside school, will return home with her mother for the Christmas season.
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Fred Hart
Riverside
Mrs. Hart
Muffy
Grandma
Bank Inspectors Review Barstow Needles San Bernardino Banks
The examining board of the San Bernardino Valley Bank led by Ray F. O'Brien J McInerney and John K. Tibbetts conducted their annual inspection of the Barstow Needles and San Bernardino Banks. Growth since labor ownership has pleased stockholders as deposits hover near ten thousand and assets approach two million dollars.
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San Bernardino Valley Bank
Ray F. O’brien
J. ©. McInerney
John K. Tibbetts
Barstow
Needles
San Bernardino
Barstow Union High School Busy Week Of Activities
Barstow Union High School showcased a week of events with senior assembly performances by Nancy Gilham Gertrude Raftery and Wilda Hill, followed by a Student Body meeting to pursue California Scholarship Federation membership. The note lists teachers trips, Christmas programs, a Freshman hard times party with Santa and a travel talk, plus student editor Herbert Gouldin leading the first El Desierto edition as a Christmas issue.
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Ture
Werbert Gouldin
Santa Claus
Santa
Santa Sanita
Ufe
Craim
South America
University of
Strom
Daggett
Glass
Ruth Burden
Adah Flenniken
Herbert Gouldin
Bids Opened For Grading Highway Through Barstow
Bids for grading 2.52 miles of highway through Barstow range from 12 213 20 to 23 587 40 with the engineer’s estimate at 15 892 20. H M Henning of Eagle Rock submitted 12 213 20 and was awarded the contract. Barstow Garage bid 19 624 08, other bids listed. Contract not yet awarded by the State Highway Commission.
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State Highway Commission
Barstow
Arthur Doran
H. M. Henning
Eagle Rock
Williams & Singleton
Colton
Fred W. Nighbert
Bakersfield
Telephone Company Leases Location Till 1926 Barstow
The Interstate Telegraph and Tel phone Company renews its lease on Barstow location for one year. At expiry the business may move toward the State highway and an automatic telephone system is expected to be installed in Barstow during 1926.
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Interstate Telegraph and Telphone Company
Barstow
Yermo Sunday Notes Preview
Mrs Palmer compiles Yermo Sunday Notes for December 14 lesson The Raising of Lazarus from John 11 31 44 urging bring Bibles The notes note La Warre Archibald attendance and a visiting father returning from LA hospital The Christmas fund nears thirty dollars with the primary department growing under Imogene Fishe supervision
Santa Fe Engineer buys Ford Coupe via Barstow Garage
W. R. Johnson of the Santa Fe engineering department bought a Ford Coupe through Barstow Garage.
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W. R. Johnson
Santa Fe
Barstow
Christmas Spirit Push Encourages Personal Greeting Cards
Local drive urges residents to send personalized Christmas cards to friends and family. Organizers highlight the value of handwritten notes for spreading cheer, preserving traditions, and supporting small-card makers during the holiday season.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mojave Desert
Belora
Yermo
Garcez
West Fork
Devils Canyon
San Gabriel Mission
San Fernando
Antelope
San Joaquin Valley
Tehachapi
John C. Fremont
Oro Grande
Colorado River
A. H. Pen
Felix Pitz
Mrs. Diessl
Betty Thames
Bettie Thomson
Los Angele
Ira Ramsey
Fred Harper
J. B. Potter
Steve Whel
Jean McGeary
Elinor Funk
So. Branch
The
University of California
Barstow Union High School
Nancy
Ping and
Nancy Gilham
Wilda Hill
Scholarship Federation
Consti
Nazareth Charles Gounod Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club
Little Town of
Bethleham
Ty. Redner
Glee Club
Cantique de Noel
Adolphe Adam
Crain
Ave Maria
Bach Gounod
Clyde Meikle
Board of Trustees
Telephone Company
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