Mohave River Valley petition for desert wagon road to Barstow
Residents along the Mohave River petition the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to build a permanent oil road from Helen to Barstow. The effort aims to serve desert residents farmers and travelers with proximity to water and safety, urging timely approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
San Bernardino County
Helen
Barstow
Mohave River Valley
San Bernardino
Needles
Petition in hands of Miss Carrie Bennett
Regular petition is in the hands of Miss Carrie Bennett and those who have not signed should cut this out, sign and mail to Chas. Post, County Clerk, San Bernardino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Bennett
Chas. Post
San Bernardino
State Road Lost. Mohave Valley Must Build Its Own Road
The Mohave Valley is told that the State Road plan is abandoned and a southern route from Colton to Imperial is chosen. Voters allocated 18 million dollars in bonds will get nothing, only a chance to help pay the debt. The area should start building its own road now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohave Valley
Colton
Imperial
Roadwork on 90-lb Rails Delays Finish to March First
Roadmaster Ray reports large gangs are laying 90-lb rails between Hesperia and Victorville and expect completion not before March 1. The project pace and timeline reflect current labor and material conditions in the region.
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Ray
Hesperia
Victorville
Barstow Union Church Announces Weekend Activities
Choir practice at Mrs. Sullivan's Saturday night. Sunday school led by Miss Dillingham at 10 a.m. Special Sunday evening service on February 11 features Miss Henderson Mrs. Goodwin Mr. Brass and choir pieces including a duet and Happy Day. Mr. Sullivan Mr. Murphy violin, Mrs. Goodwin solo, and a short sermon by the pastor.
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Barstow Union
Sullivan
Dillingham
Henderson
Goodwin
Brass
Murphy
Mrs. Goodwin
Obligato
Rs. Goodwin
Paaton
Agricultural Show Plans Sought for Mohave Valley
Agricultural show and exposition discussed for September with possible venues Barstow Oro Grande or Victorville. Proposal hints at a cattle roundup week in Victorville as a potential inaugural event and invites participation from Victorville.
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Mohave Valley
Barstow
Oro Grande
Victorville
C. E. Stauter
Birds Are Mating Mr S A Bedell and Mrs Minnie Thompson
Barstow couple Mr S A Bedell and Mrs Minnie V Thompson wed in a brief ceremony by Judge Wadley. They bought a West Barstow lot and plan a forthcoming cottage home. Friends offer congratulations as they start married life. James Honey and bride return from Texarkana after January 22 wedding and settle in a Barstow cottage by trees and song.
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S. A. Bedell
Minnie V. Thompson
Barstow
Wadley
Geo. B. Parks
G. L. Drumm
James Honey
Bride
Texarkana
Texas
West Barstow
Honey
Four Horses and a Colt Offered by Charles A Kelly
Saddle mare pacer described as very gentle. Four-year-old gelding broke to ride or drive, weight about 850. Three-year-old mare colt broke to drive, suitable for single driver. Yearling colt expected to become a fine drive or ride. See Charles A Kelly in Yermo California. February 23.
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Pacer
Chas. A. Kelly
Yermo
Calif
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River Valley Road
G. D. Hutchison
Mohave River
E. H. Harris
F. A. Young
Hinkley, Calif
Gertrude Allen
John Carroll
Rhode Island
Fowler Ranch
Todd
George Brown
Clifford Crooks
M. Emily Goodwin
Steve Wood
Lubin J. Henderson
Hugh Craney
Notary
Ing Law
San Bernardiny
B. C. Anderson
Viaduct
Union Church
Wm. T. Hendrey
Sloan & Hart Bldg
Melrose O. M. & O. A. Lowell
Railroad Station
E. R. Waite
Mere VE
Bath
Miss the Pretty Ones
Mojave
Mojave Valley Realty Co
Otis Yermo P.O. Calif
Newberry
Morris Wagner
Barstow Drug Store
J. O. White
M.D
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