Hesperia News Notes Growth and Local Ventures
Sinking a new steam well rig west of here. W Cole farms rye Egyptian corn Kaffir corn and alfalfa. Alfalfa crops prosper across the river. Visitors register at the hotel including Miss G Rolfe J McCarthy R Barham Miss D Dumbauld G G Bayha Kahn Beck Co and Mr Walker of L A. Captain Short travels to Los Angeles. Westphal of Corona moves east of Hesperia to plant 40 acres of apples and pears. Bridges urged over Mohave river as schooling limits persist for river children. Final proof notice appears in Barstow Printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cole
G. Rolfe
J. McCarthy
R. Barham
D. Dumbauld
G. G. Bayha
Hesperia
Cole
Short
Los Angeles
F. C. Westphal
Corona
McInnis
B. Mabee
Frank Hedrick
Mohave River
Surprise Birthday Party for Helen Davis at Sister’s Home
A surprise party marked Miss Helen Davis's 18th birthday at her sister Mrs. KF. T. Hillis residence. About 20 guests attended with music and refreshments. Mrs. Mont Young of Moline NL visits Mrs. Ballard during the event.
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Helen Davis
KF. T. Hillis
Mont Young
Moline, NL
Ballard
Oil Boom Expands Across Southern California Fields
Santa Fe Oil Co. hauls water with six horse teams to run a well. Dougherty Bros. ship lumber weekly to North American oil grounds near Hawes for derricks. Inglewood-Kramer Oil Co. formed to drill in Kramer field. Andre of North American Oil Co. plans to drill eight miles northeast of Hawes. J. D. Hutchinson, for Chicago interests, drills six miles north of Barstow aiming for oil at 2000 to 2500 feet. Dr D S Green of Los Angeles leads drilling with Westerman Bros assisting. Not a stock concern, but private venture with high chances of oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe Oil Co
Dougherty Bros
North American Oil Grounds
Hawes
Inglewood-Kramer Oil Co
Kramer
Andre
North American Oil Co
J. D. Hutchinson
Chicago People
Barstow
E. T. Hillis
D. S. Green
Los Angeles
Westerman
Washington's Birthday at Barstow Horses Race for Purse
Next Wednesday marks Washington's birthday with the Stucky and Hillis horses racing at Barstow for a good purse. Shooting and other sports are on the card for the day, promising a busy program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stucky
Hillis
Barstow
For Sale Dividend Lots in Barstow
Barstow offers for sale dividend lots suitable for business or residence use. Contact Barstow Printer to discuss one or two parcels and arrange viewing or purchase details.
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Barstow
Bridge proposed between Victorville and Oro Grande
Victorville correspondence reports a petition to cross the river with a bridge between Victorville and Oro Grande. Judge West promised the bridge and a suitable site is sought about two miles above Oro Grande. Supervisor Butler plans a visit and support is expected. The Santa Fe depot is being enlarged and Victorville is viewed as a thriving rail town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. E. Richardson
Santa Ana
Orange Show Set for San Bernardino March 6 to 11
The Orange Show will be staged in San Bernardino from March 6 through March 11 featuring exhibits and events across multiple days. Organizers invite participation from residents and visitors to enjoy food, music, and family activities during the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Barstow Community News Highlights Local Moves and Ventures
Father of E M Haws visited Barstow recently while Albert Craig to run Barstow Dairy wagon after the 20th as his family moved to a ranch. Multiple residents and visitors noted including Miners, inspectors, and business folk, with plaster mill work, mining talk, and travel to Los Angeles Phoenix Oakland and Santa Fe Hospital updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Haws
Barstow
Albert Craig
Big Ranch
J. Montijo
Los Angeles
M. L. Cook
San Bernardino
Hugh Craney
San Diego
Silver Lake
Prof
Jepson
L. A
W. A. Gilham
Phoenix
Ariz
Shorty Harris
Bullfrog
Wingate Pass
W. W. Cahill
Katherine Ryan
Todds
Ludlow
Humble
Ss. L. Gillan
Rudy Bruckman
C. E. Kendrick
Indiana
al McRea
J.S. Zane
Blake
D. C. Henderson, Jr
Salt Lake Route EK Hillis Reports Line Progress
T. Hillis has traveled along the Salt Lake line in Meadow Valley noting the line now uses part of the high route and will be entirely above washouts in the Canyon soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. T. Hillis
Salt Lake
Meadow Valley
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Daggett
Alf
Lottie Alf
Wm. T. Hendrey
Sloan & Hart Bldg
A.R. Montijo Barstow
Victorville
W. W. McBride
Santa Fe
Railroad and Express Co
John Delfs
W J. Tench
Mentone
Geo. E. Roth
Calif
Geo. G. Brown
Calicoes
Lubin J. Henderson
Everybody’s Tailor
L. J. Mosley
A. F. Leasa
Santa Fe Hospital
Desert
Central Machine Works
Elm Street Barstow
J.T. Evans
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