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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1914
Page
8
The go to church campaign in Boston ends with an estimated attendance over 100 000 at forenoon services. similar worship intensity spread to towns within fifteen miles. Secretary Wilson pledges action to curb emigrant losses before deportation in a New York speech.
Yolo County wins a farm adviser making it the first in Sacramento Valley and third in the state to gain such an official. Humboldt and San Diego counties had advisers earlier.
Heath brothers work copper claims in the New York mountains while A E Moore travels to Los Angeles on business. Yates family in Los Angeles with plans to return overland. Kenneth Henrie travels from Salt Lake City toward Shadow Mountain to work on a gold property. Snyder flies to Seastalk. Clemett couple at Black Canyon. Gibson trims Dutch Silver mine for Draper and Gibson. Marvis of Rock Springs Cattle Co at Kesler Springs says cattle look fine. Johnson vacationing in Los Angeles San Bernardino and beaches. Uncle Joe Spencer returns from Providence reporting booming district. Hansen of New Era mines and first gold brick recovered Tuesday night.
Five year old sorrel mares sold together with a wagon and harness. Bargain for quick sale. Box 22 Victorville California.
The Dover Oil Co plans drilling a water well two miles north of Hinkley with a 4 by 4 foot curbed pit and 12 inch casing extended 30 feet deeper. Water stands about 25 feet below ground. casing to be perforated Monday. An engine and pump from Geo. Harper test the well as crews await fuel oil deliveries.
James D. Phelan of San Francisco announces his candidacy for the United States Senate on the Democratic ticket. His name will appear before the primaries in August.
Daggett Doings reports resumed work at the Burcham mines in Calico and the Calico Mining Co plans to operate its mill soon. Other items note ill health of John Ackerman, a new well by E D Barry Jr at Todos Santos Ranch reaching 500 feet with abundant water, Miss Eileen McCue as chief clerk at Ryerse store, and a Barstow basketball ambition. The piece also mentions Santa Fe agent C Selvy and wife visiting, and an upcoming public meeting at Burbank Hall to discuss government irrigation aid, with many speakers explaining why government support is preferred over private firms.
Water for Victor Valley notice calls landowners and interested parties to a mass meeting in Los Angeles to discuss development efforts. The target audience includes property holders and stakeholders in Victor Valley seeking guidance and decisions on future water projects.
Mrs P G Collicott and daughter left for Los Angeles after a month with D L Towner and family. Car Inspector H Radak and wife visiting in Los Angeles. W Matthie and A G Armstrong were business callers in Barstow Tuesday. Gen Mgr A G Wells visited Barstow Wednesday to review local shops. Mr and Mrs E I Barker returned from a few days with friends in Needless.
Nearly 200000 feet of canvass cover grounds as the fourth National Orange Show nears opening on February 18. About 2,000,000 oranges and lemons are gathered for the exposition representing a $400,000,000 citrus industry. Governor Hiram W. Johnson and delegates from California Press, Southern California Editorial associations attend.
Newberry Wagner D M Harlow works for Craig on the Merrill ranch near Daggett while W N Bozarth reports a 186 foot well with 60 feet of water bearing gravel. Several residents including Mrs Burden Ruth and D D Lambert engage in farming and drilling. a 3,500 acre railroad land purchase is noted with subdivision plans.
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