Oil Prospect Near Barstow Prompts Drilling Plans
Ellis Mallory and associates aim to drill for oil near Barstow early in the year after New York bankers tied to oil lands near Otis Daggett and Calico hills. Secretary Wilson Kramer Oil Co officials at the well supervise sand removal and a 100 foot advance. Reed seeks oil land law reforms to enable drilling comments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Mallory
Barstow
New York
Bob Greer
Otis
Daggett
Marcus Plath
John T. Reed
Calico Hills
Wilson
Kramer Oil Co
John.t. Reed
Congress
Reed & Petre
Kramer
Visalia Office Rules on Gypsum as Basis for Mineral Patents
The Visalia land office holds gypsum in quantity may form the basis of patent for mineral land and that the primary purpose of location may be land or oil related. A valid mining location requires an actual mineral discovery. The mining laws do not specify which minerals count. Marcus Plath and others have located 100 gypsum claims between Daggett and Calico. The lands may also contain oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of the
Visalia Land Office
United States
Marcus Plath
Daggett
Calico
Desert Industry Notes From Atolia and Desert Moves
A letter from Atolia reports tungsten mines producing well with no company details. Arthur J. Doran, formerly of Barstow and Kingman, has moved to Ludlow to manage business for Mrs. Preston. Mr. J. Connors returns from Oklahoma. correspondents invited to send industrial news on mines and desert enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atolia
Arthur J. Doran
Kingman
Barstow
Ludlow
Preston
Desert
J. Connors
Oklahoma
Woods Host Jolly Holiday Dance and Supper
Mr and Mrs A Woods of Leastalk hosted a festive holiday party featuring a dance and supper attended by local residents. The event highlighted seasonal cheer and community spirit in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leastalk Searchlight Bulletin
Christmas Events at the Ae Ranch Under Hillis Management
Christmas events at the Ae Ranch run by E. Hillis featured turkey line and horse racing. Contestants C Hanson, R A Colton, J A Huck, R Kelly, and E L Mudgett tied with R M Dillingham to win turkeys. E T Hillis and James Murray owned horses. Murray’s horse won two heats with J L Stuchberry riding. Foot races 100 yards for age 14 winner Adramn Hendrey. free-for-all 100 yards won by Homer Humble. Program repeats New Years. inquire E T Hillis for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Ranch
E. Hillis
C. Hanson
R. A. Colton
J. A. Huck
R. Kelly
E. L. Mudgett
R. M. Dillingham
E. T. Hillis
James Murray
J. L Stuchberry
Adramn Hendrey
Homer Humble
Amboy Supt. Mulvane's Christmas Vacation Noted
Supt. A B Mulvane departed for Xmas vacation while Supt A P Ring led a mile race in 6 32 with Hinkle and McLaren as opponents Bert Osborne earned 10 dollars for high jumping Amboy dirt eaters defeated Cadiz 3 0 The Ball was a success Grand March led by Mr McCuistion and Miss Maud Wilkens Refreshments served Mr M Plath inspected the recent strike at the America The Barstow Printer appeals for six months subscription as Tom Schofield works his gypsum and salt claims
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Mulvane
A. P. Ring
H.S. Hinkle
McLaren
Bert Osborne
Amboy
Cadiz
Mr. McC
Mr. M. Plath
America
Frank McShane
Tom Schofield
Phoenix
Barstow
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Calif
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A.R. Montijo Barlow
Fletcher Opera House
Miss Templeton
Geo. G. Brown
Fed Finaoe Company
D Street
San Bernardino
Randsburg
C. J. McDivitt
O. M. Lowell
C. A. Lowell
Melrose
Dillingham
OEIO
Inez
E. L. Pitcher
Wm. T. Hendrey
Sloan & Hart Bldg
Mrs. Macbeth
Stewart Hotel
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