Calico Mining Story Garners School Contest Prize
Barstow’s Calico history recounts early mining days from 1881, detailing John McBride, Laurie Sillock and others who located the Lions mine and sparked a rush. It notes ore transport to Colton and San Francisco, water costs, stages to San Bernardino, saloons, dances, and large mining profits.
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Bellville
Ivanpaw
John McBride
Laurie Silver
McBride
Charles Peterson
Peterson
Grape Vine
Barstow
Tom Warden
Calico
San Francisco
Colton
Southern Pacific
San Bernardino
Grape Vine Station
Fish Pond
Daggett
Hally’s Place
Oriental
King Company
King and Waterloo
King
Blaswell
Compton
Barstow's New Store Ad Promises Mail-Order Convenience
John Fagerberg invites customers to mail in their needs with parcel post pricing just a few cents per order. Barstow's new store promises affordable mail order merchandise and quick responses to requests.
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John Fagerberg
Barstow
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