Auto Tourists Crashed by Santa Fe Train east of Barstow
M. W. Moss of Glendale and W. C. Leonard of Ogden were seriously injured Thursday morning at Pisgah across from Barstow when Santa Fe train No 7 collided with their Dodge roadster. Moss suffered a fractured skull and dislocated hip. Leonard was seriously injured but in better condition. A cold wind and obscured vision due to side curtains contributed. They were taken to Barstow, examined by Dr. Pratt, and sent to the county hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Moss
Glendale
W. C. Leonard
Ogden
Pisgah
Barstow
Santa Fe
California
Moss
Altho
Pratt
Attention of Highway Commission to Old Trail Route
California highway officials study traffic figures from the National Old Trail route and Blythe Mecca path to guide spending for road improvements. Data show 5,875 cars via Blythe Mecca from July to January 15, plus 4,? other counts, with contraband finds rising in January and December declines as winter traffic shifts.
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Highway Commission
New
State Highway Commission
California
Daggett
Blythe-Mecca
Blythe
Cajon Pass
Blyth
Barstow News Briefs From Rail Work To Local Happenings
L Barnum praised as youngest engineer with Victorville hospital plans reported. Board cuts shift eight engineers, incl Needles and Bakersfield men, and staff move to Santa Fe yards. Barstow notes cover new shoe shop, bank checks on safety paper, arrivals and departures, church builds, and community events with residents from Glendale Hawthorn San Bernardino and Los Angeles visiting or relocating.
Store Accounting Moves to Barstow System
Harry Lawrence from Santa Fe Los Angeles checked Barstow accounts as Barstow store house bookkeeping shifts from San Bernardino. Two extra clerks, seven total, will be added. Deissl to lead, plus store helper and three lshorers and a right man. Traveling keeper Branhan reviewed changes. Teague leaves Jomal store for welding helper role. Conaway now heads welding on Los Angeles division. New iron and pipe rack built at rear, 18 by 1g by Sit high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lawrence
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Barstow
San Bernardino
Barstown
Mr. Deissl
Delsst
T. J. Bran. Han
R. L
Dick) Teague
Jomal
Fred Conaway
Conaway
Wwelding
Women’s club to stage big entertainment in Hinkley
The Women's Improvement Club of Hinkley will hold a Saturday evening program at the Hinkley school auditorium to raise funds for new furnishings. Barstow crowds are invited to see the feature Last Days of Pompeii along with three short reels. Refreshments will be served after the show.
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Womens Club
Barstow
Hinkley
Ladies of
Women’s Improvement Club of
Hinkley School
Pompeii
Swiss Alps
Grand Canyon
Arizona
City of the Dead
Banks Close Monday Observing Lincoln's Birthday
The Barstow Branch of the San Bernardino Valley Bank will be closed all day February 12 for Lincoln's Birthday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
San Bernardino Valley Bank
Lincoln
Water Company Installs Mile of New Pipe Line
The Imperial Utility Company plans a mile of new water pipe in the residence district between the via duct and the high school. A well has been pumped clean and the improved line should boost summer water supply for that area. The Williams addition supply date is not yet known. Mexican quarters will also receive water from the Imperial plant, previously supplied by Santa Fe.
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Imperial Utility Company
Pra
Unes
Kent
Williams Addition
Imperial
The
Santa Fe
New Telephones Installed In Local Town
Jimmy Mullen of Interstate Telegraph Co installed new lines to improve service for local subscribers. The Peoples Home Laundry now has a listed number 22 M, Dr Pratt adds telephones at home and office, and Barstow Electrical and Plumbing Shop, formerly Dresse and Hoxsie, now have a phone number 8 R in their new quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Mullen
Interstate Telegraph Co
Peoples Home Laundry
Dr. Pratt
Barstow Electrical and Plumbing Shop
Dresse & Hoxsie Plumbing and Electrical Shop
San Bernardino tax funds favor schools in 1922 23 apportionment
San Bernardino County auditor Vincent L. Roth reports that more than half of the first half 1922 23 tax collections were allocated to schools. Elementary schools receive 202 109 15 dollars and high schools 114 650 45 dollars in the bond and interest funds, part of roughly 650 000 dollars total across funds.
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San Bernardino County
Vincent L. Roth
Mra
Ida M. Collins
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J. F. McKinley
C. P. Crow
A. J. Crow
Lee Shoe Shop
Lelian Swisher
Southern Pacific Grain Co
Antlers Club
W. E. Hutchins
Hutchins
Bagdad
Texas
P. W. Lincoln
Sloan
Ieee
Land Office
John G. Carey
Water
Charles Williams
Hawthorn
Mr. Williams
Williams
Desert
Bulevard
Stephen Leacock
Daily News
Robert G. Storer
Oakland
Frank Rouch
Central
Mr. Rough
Los
San Diego
Needles
Bakersfield
L. Poirot
L. D. Lovejoy
H. P. Pyeatt
R. €. Taggart
H. S. George
O. Christenson
C. W. Douglas
E. P. Haggard
E. Richards
Abcott
Noah Adair
Barstow Bank
Nels Anderson
J. P. McCarthy
City of the Angels
Ed. Barker
Benedicts Office
Ludlow
Victorville
Clarence Chouks
C. G. Phillips
B'Ds
Ilinois State Association of Southern
Verda Haws
R. QM. Benedict
Redlands
Homer Humble
Standard Oil Co
Clarence Ray
Fay Roth
Frank Tough
Telephone Exchange
Ambassador Hotel
Roth
Telephone Company
San Francisco
O. R. Murphy
Chevrolet
Central Garage
Benson
Scientist Church
Liberty Theatre
Scientest
Kern County
Los Angeles County
Muroc
Antelope Valley
Board of Supervisors
Gleveland
Rio Bravo
Poplar
Wasco Union
A.A. True
Steve Videl
Pete Ring
Silck
A. H. Pendleton
T. RR. Land
Calico Mining District
Ladies of the Antlers Club
Rk. J. Byrne
Yermo
Doran
Vermo
Mrs. A. C. Pratt
Howell
Harrald Wilson
Grandma
Grandpa Stark
Kramer
Mrs. Starke
George Santhu
Gouldin
Deskins
Santhu
Bridge Club
Walter Roberts
Rankin
McIntyre
Miss Irma Reich
Miss Irma
Harvey House
Mary B. Jenkins
Paul
Fred
Deissle
Jenkins
A. G. Henneforth
Jacobsen
Harvey
Barstow House
Patrosso
Heneforth
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