Barstow Printer Listed as Second Class Matter
A Barstow publisher is noted as having entered its mail matter as second class on July S 1910 at the Barstow post office under the 1879 act.
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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
5
Desert Reform Goals Move to Create Mohave County
The proposal urges Mohave County to elect its own officers, allocate desert saloon tax to roads and schools, and grant home rule for desert towns with local police and sewer regulations. It calls for Barstow tax equalization, two Mohave supervisors, contracted county work, deputy roles to cut travel, and a new Mohave County from Summit boundaries. It also seeks taxing wild lands to raise value and shifts tax emphasis from industry to idleness.
Marriage of Mr W E Chapman and Miss Laura Belle Davis
Social events note that Mr W E Chapman and Miss Laura Belle Davis wed last Saturday at the Hart residence in Barstow with family present. The couple left for San Diego and were warmly greeted upon their return Thursday evening. they reside in a south side cottage. Mrs M J Addison of Hollister announces a name and address change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Chapman
Laura Belle Davis
Renison
Geo. B. Hart
Barstow
Chapman
Sloan
Mamie
Nellie
Mary Sloan
Georgia B. Smith
Lancaster
Julia B. Hart
Los Angeles
T. Chapman
George B. Hart
Fred Hart
San Diego
South Side
CIMA NEWS Christmas Prep and Local Arrivals
A party of five arrived from L A en route to Sunnyside. J S Meade returned to Camp Kewanee after a year away. Noleman of L A and party arrived to begin work at Gold Valley. W C Bright and wife vacationing in L A and beaches. Levi Burkett to spend Christmas withWi Burkett family at Inglewood. Hungerford and Lampee doing assessment work in New York. Ridge visited Cima school. T S Johnson back to Marl Springs. Business pickups as the community prepares for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Sunnyside
J. S. Meade
Camp Kewanee
Mr. Noleman
Gold Valley
Levi Burkett
Wi Burkett
Inglewood
Arthur Hungerford
John Lampee
Ow York
J. R. Ridge
Cima
County Jails and Home Rule Debate for Mohave Valley
The note argues that cries of home rule do not justify county division for Mohave Valley and suggests building a branch county jail at Barstow to curb hobo railroad activity near San Bernardino, if a highly taxed county is to be challenged by a political machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohave Valley
Desert
Barstow
San Bernardino
Local Notes from San Fernando and Barstow
T. J. Walker of San Fernando visited his Todd area ranch and plans seeding 75 acres to alfalfa next summer. Halford and son buy fifth interest in the Big Drum mine at Goldstone and work it. W. W. Jones guided parties to Quail Springs properties. Signal Foreman Anderson of Barstow earns promotion to Topeka. Santa Fe bowling alley sees R. H. Buckley score 150 across ten frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Walker
San Fernando
Todd
Barstow
Hill
Halford and Son
Big Drum
Goldstone
W. W. Jones
Quail Springs
Anderson
Topeka
Santa Fe Bowling Alley
R. H. Buckley
Christmas Tree Attraction For Daggett Minneola
Daggett Minneola plans a Christmas tree event for children as a featured attraction. Mrs J H Flint and family will spend Christmas in Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.H. Flint
Los Angeles
Blood stones from Barstow mine attract attention
Mr. F. M. Myrick visited Barstow with a mine near Owl Mountain 60 miles north. He describes jasper blood stones that polish well and vary from dark to light red. Found in vein matter in volcanic country, they form in hard dry mud chimneys. Fashionable cuff buttons and jewelry can be made from them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Myrick
Barstow
Owl Mountain
Here
Africa
Wanted Washing To Take Home And Do
Barstow reader seeks prompt delivery with satisfaction guaranteed. Address C. A. Box 325 for home washing service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A
Barstow
Plowing and Farm Improvements Near Victorville
H. T. Woods prepares land for wheat and sells 50 of about 75 turkeys while alfalfa and trees prosper. C. R. Smyth family in Santa Monica with a new well and planned house and trees. they return to their ranch soon. Miss Skinner comes home from Washington. Dr. and Mrs. Dobie of Santa Monica at their ranch with a 45 horsepower traction engine for land work. Fencing with concrete posts planned. 30 acres planted to apples pears plums and peaches. 40 acres ready for seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Woods
C. R. Smyth
Santa Monica
Miss Skinner
Washington
Dobie
Local Entertainment Planned and Ranch Work Near Halleck
ORO GRANDE announces a Friday school entertainment. Turner ranch reports more alfalfa. Sierra L and P Co deploy strong men and mules to haul towers near Halleck. R Mabee of Hesperia visits his son. A Mohave River two year old filly owned by Mr Jones stands 17 hands high and weighs 1400 pounds. Lime quarries operate while the cement plant undergoes repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner Ranch
Sierra L. & P. Co
Halleck
R. Mabee
Hesperia
Mr. Jones
Mohave River
Ore shipments from Roosevelt mines to Jerome smelter
Two car loads of ore leave the Roosevelt mines daily for the Jerome smelter. Forty men are working at the mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Mines
Jerome Smelter
Notice of Final Proof for Homestead Land at Victorville
John Carroll of Victorville California who filed homestead entry number 11199 for sections 24 township dN range 4W B Meridan has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his claim before the Los Angeles Land Office on January 24 1912 at 10 oclock a m. Witnesses include Henry E Shaw William R Shaw E P Dewey and John Turner all of California. Frank Buren Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Los Angeles
California
John Carroll
Victorville
Cal
Meridian
Register and Receiver
United States Land Office
Henry E. Shaw
William R. Shaw
E. P. Dewey
Ad Beach
John Turner
Notice of Contest in Homestead Cancellation
Department of the Interior announces a contest by John E. Redmond against John Gelaspy’s Homestead Entry No. 011688 for Section 6 Township 4 North Range 2 West San Bernardino Meridian. If Gelaspy fails to answer within twenty days after the fourth publication, his entry will be canceled. First publication December 15 1911. last publication January 5 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Redmond
Frank C. Prescott
Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles
Cal
Township
Range
San Bernardino Meridian
John Gelaspy
Frank Buren
O. R. W. Robinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
T. G. Nicklin
Price
Mohave County
M. J. Addison
Hollister
J.T. Evans Central Machine Works
Stover Gas Engine
Cima News
T. S. Johnson
Marl Springs
Thomas Williams
Otis - Vermo
Calif
Mammoth Bronze
Mammoth Bronze Turkey Farm
Mesa
Oro Grande
Daggett-Minneola
Gilhams’ Grocery
Sue
Merbro
Ludlow-Stagg
Register
Taft
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