Final Proofs Notice for Multiple Settlers and Lands
Final proofs listed for Morris Bitz Max Gold Lewis B Dickerson and Mathis Kortzen with C C Bell near Crucero on Salt Lake route also preparing homestead proof Many settlers locate on good lands in this section Contests noted Elmer Thomas Riley vs Richard Mabins land entries open to contest Crooks made final proof on his Barstow ranch last August and received patent Persons seeking acre tracts near the new Harvey House advised to consult Barstow Printer Perfect Government title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bitz
Max Gold
Lewis B. Dickerson
Mathis Kortzen
C. C. Bell
Crucero
Salt Lake
Elmer Thomas Riley
Richard Mabins
Crooks
Barstow
New Harvey House
County Plans $300,000 Bond For Hospital and Court
In a move urged by the S. B. machine county supervisors authorize a $300,000 bond issue to fund a new hospital and courthouse improvements. Desert voters are urged to oppose, with letters sent to town commercial organizations to drum up support. Barstow rejects the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B
Barstow
Land for Sale near Barstow with 320 Acres and Oil Rights
Equity in Los Angeles property offered near Barstow. Relinquishment possible for 2000 dollars on a top river bottom ranch. 320 acres in school section one mile north of Hinkley railroad station. Good title. Oil or agriculture. Call or write T. G. Nicklin, Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Barstow
Hinkley Railroad Station
T. G. Nicklin
Barstow Social Clubs Hold Meetings At Dillinghams
The Barstow Good Times Club met Monday evening at Mrs. F. H. Dillingham’s home with 32 attending for games and refreshments. Mrs. E. L. White presided, Miss Wilda Dillingham was secretary. Barstow Whist Club met Tuesday at the same residence with 30 attendees. Mrs. Geo. B. Hart presided and Miss Gertrude Allen served as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Good Times Club
F. H. Dillingham
E. L. White
Wilda Dillingham
Barstow and Santa Fe Station Progress Amid Floods
Rail service has been irregular due to floods and washouts but the Santa Fe plans improve Barstow with a new station and Harvey House. Officials may be stationed there when the tracks reopen around February 15, with the electric plant ready by March 15. Superintendent R W Borden completed the Harvey House and moves to Winslow to enlarge the roundhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Santa Fe
Harvey House
Santa Fe Electric
R. W. Borden
Harvey
Santa Fe Railroad
Borden
Winslow
Arizona
Hinkley Yeary and Son Back Dam Plan on Mohave River
Hinkley Yeary and Son favor a government dam on the Mohave river. L Philpot will crop 40 acres this season and Mr Pomery 50 acres. H Harlow bought 80 acres from Henry Hanson at Hinkley for 900 dollars. A B Kingman bought the Yeary well drilling outfit and seeks engagements. Address Bar stow. Kingman acquired the outfit in a deal with A C Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkley Yeary & Son
Government Dam
Mohave River
L. Philpot
Mr. Pomery
H. Harlow
Henry Hanson
Hinkley
A. B. Kingman
Barstow
Kingman
A. C. Wilson
Goldstone Drumm Bonds With Cook On Goldstone Claims
E L White returned from Los Angeles and San Bernardino with a bond on the Goldstone claims in partnership with John S Cook. The bond for 25000 dollars runs 18 months with first payment in six months and Cook to deploy crews immediately. Development work continues at Goldstone with W H Scott and Halford Bros nearby along the Big Drumm claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. White
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Goldstone
John S. Cook
Goldfield
J. L. Drumm
W. M Clancey
Cook
San Bernardino National
R. M. Dillingham
Goldstone Claims
W. H. Scott
Big Drumm
Halford Bros
Magnetic iron find near Barstow and Kane Springs reported
San Diego interests own a mountain of magnetic iron forty miles southeast of Barstow and nine miles south of Kane Springs. The find suggests vast mineral riches in the region and potential ongoing extraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Kane Springs
San Diego
Leastalk Lands Attract Speculators And Depot Plans
Supt Tuttle of the Santa Fe recently visited Leastalk amid rumors of rising land interest. Improvements are anticipated and Salt Lake plans a new depot construction in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Tuttle
Santa Fe
Leastalk
Salt Lake
Mines and Developments Around Silver Lake and District
Silver Lake district reports show multiple active operations. J. Hyten and Dunwoody explore Washington Wells while Hyten discovers a rich free milling gold chute at Jumbo. Others work at 17 Mile Point, Red Pass, Riggs Station, and Avawatz mountains with drills, hoists, and new properties including a copper deposit east of Silver Lake. A $1,000 loan is advertised by Barstow Printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wallace
Denning Spring
Floshman & Martin
Red Pass
Frank Riggs
Jim Best
Riggs Station
Mr. Kleinbeck
Peter Siot
Silver Lake
Homer A. Russell
Barstow
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Wm. T. Hendrey
Sloan & Hart Bldg
A.R. Montijo Barstow
Drumm
Johnl
Geo. G. Brown
People’s Furniture Co
Cal
B.C. Anderson
Viaduct
Union Church
Calif
Inez
E. L. Pitcher
E.R. Waite
Barstow Bakery
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