Bonds for jailed iron workers move toward release
J E McClory acting secretary treasurer of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers took blank bond forms to Leavenworth Kansas where 32 members are jailed. Funds mainly from unions aim to secure about 1 070 000 dollars for all men including Herbert Hockin who will not appeal. Release could come by week end as bonds are signed and approved by Judge A B Anderson. Wives Philip A Cooley and Mrs Frank J Higgins await husbands in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Leavenworth, Kans
J. E. McClory
Leavenworth
McClory
Herbert S. Hockin
United States
Charles W. Miller
Indiana
A. B. Anderson
Philip A. Cooley
Frank J. Higgins
Indianapolis
Hinkley Association Considers Oil Supply Proposal
The Hinkley Agricultural Association met at the school house Thursday night and heard a proposition from Mr. Blodgett of the Phoenix Refinery Bakersfield for an oil and distillate supply. The proposal will be considered after officers are elected next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blodgett
Phoenix
Bakersfield
Churches Union Church Sunday School and Evening Services
Union Church schedules a Sunday School at 10 a.m led by Superintendent Mr. McIntosh and an evening service at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Church
McIntosh
Local Notables and Travelers Highlight Needles News
Around town notes include G D Hutchison and friend Gaddie walking from oil wells north of town, a crank shaft break in a car, and Fred Johnson visiting Daggett. Several residents plan trips, new hires join San Bernardino and Needles carries, and Edward Riley marries Grace Turkelty in December 1912 in Los Angeles. Local railroad work and mining interests are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Hutchison
Gaddie
Fred Johnson
Santa Fe
Daggett
Thos. Connor
Fred San Souci
Barstow
Needles
Supt. Hitchcock
San Bernardino
Ed. Pitcher
Verda Haws
al. Green
San Francisco
Edward S. Riley
Grace Turkeley
Los Angeles
Mr. Riley
8 P. Marker
San Pedro
Barstow Brevities
Barstow notes report Joe Fussell on a Fresno vacation, Mrs. Zanini visiting with Mrs. Hillis, and Mrs. Falconer with Mrs. Toennies from Daggett. A minstrel show drew a crowded house as the Auto Club of Southern California passed through Barstow en route west. John O Day of Los Angeles visited for land and mining needs, with repairs at Central Garage. Office telegraph crews string new lines for a forthcoming telephone system.
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Barstow
Joe Fussell
Fresno
Joe Zanini
PE. T. Hillis
A. Falconer
John Toennies
Daggett
Auto Club of
Southern California
John W. O'Day
Los Angeles
Central
Gas Engine for Sale 16 h p in First Class Condition
Demonstration-ready 16 horsepower gas engine available at Barstow machine shop. Engine shown in first class condition with on-site demonstration possible. Potential buyers can inspect and arrange sale locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Snow falls in Barstow marking first in years
Snow in Barstow and surrounding district amounts to an inch and a half, recalling childhood days with snowball fights. Mrs. B. Fk. Gouldin and Miss Mabel Hanes travel to Azusa for a funeral, while Gouldin returns and Hanes visits Moorpark. Mr. and Mrs. Strohm relocate to Barstow as Lee Searles and family return from Oklahoma.
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Barstow
B. Fk. Gouldin
Mabel Hanes
Azusa
Barton
Gauldin
Mabel
Moorpark
Ventura Co
Strohm
Strohim
Joeburg
Lee Searles
Oklahoma
Barley and Bran Prices Cut by Los Angeles Feedmen
Wholesale feedmen in Los Angeles announce price cuts on barley by one dollar per ton and bran by two dollars per ton. Market remains weak due to favorable crop news from grain centers, with possible further reductions expected. Chris Stader of San Mateo, a wealthy landowner, seeks grand jury action after a shovel-handle attack. Levi Ehresman of San Dimas, who killed Jack Nicholson in Pomona and burned the body, is sentenced to life at San Quentin under a plea to second-degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Chris Stader
San Mateo
Grand Jury
Stader
Levi Ehresman
San Dimas
Jack Nicholson
Pomona
San Quentin
Ehresman
Miners and Mining Activity Near Barstow and Environs
The Grand View Development Co initiates quartz claim work south of Mantake between Jimerey and Kramer with ore shipments planned. Notables include Gritht, Cronenwett, Scott, Cowan, and die of Kramer. McCart ney, Benedict and Robinson of Los Angeles. Miller and Wray of San Pedro. Development continues at M.W. Te Williams near Smith's mine east of Barstow. Borax ledge found by Gr. Mitchell north of Barstow. Sidewinder mine near Barstow has three men, and Fred Kampff reports rich gold ore after a trip to Franconia, Arizona. a new company forms and early development starts January 20 in the Chemehems district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand View Development Co
Jimerey
Kramer
Messrs. Gritht
Cronenwett
Scott
Cowan and Die
McCartney
Benedict and Robinson
Los Angeles
Miller and Wray
San Pedro
Andy Larsen
Chas. Mellroy
M.W. TE. Williams
Smith’s Mine
Barstow
John’ Samenfeld
Pasadena
Joe Zanini
Sidewinder
Fred Kampff
Franconia
Ariz
Chemehems Mining District
Land claim offer in Barstow 40 acre relinquishment notice
Describes relinquishment of 40 acres with improvements and Bayer option to take 160 acres as homestead. Notes 10 acres cleared, 7 acres salt grass pasture, house lumber, domestic well with ample water. Contact Ivans at the Printer office Barstow for details. This is a snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Ivans
Barstow
Mining Laws of the United States Western States 1911 Edition
Calvert Wilson presents a fifth edition revised through May 1 1911 covering mining laws of Arizona California Nevada Oregon and Utah with oil claim provisions. Includes annotations forms and authoritative guidance for practicing attorneys and claimants. Sold for 50 cents at the Printer Office Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Arizona
California
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Calvert Wilson
Barstow
DuPont Powder Sold In Car Load Lots By Murphy Bros
DuPont Powder offered in car load lots with special prices on ton quantities. Agents for Hercules, Red Cross, Gelatine and blasting powder. Murphy Bros operated in Ludlow and Tecopa, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuPont
Hercules
Red Cross
Murphy Bros
Ludlow
Cal
Tecopa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iron Workers
Hinkley Agricultural Association
Dra.c.e. Stauter Dentist
Santa Fe Gate
Harvey
GEO. B. Parks
Barstow, Calif
B. C. Anderson
Santa FE R, RR
Viaduct
Calif
McGuire & Mahoney Electrical Contractors
Barstow, Cal
O. White
M.D
John I. Davis
Taft
McGuire & Mahoney
White & Platt
Portland Cement
Golden State Portland Cement Co
Henderson
Gertrude Allen
Pitcher
Sloan & Hart
Barstow, California
W. H. Scott
Orange Co
Jessie Crooks
Redlands
Stewart
Desert
J. B. Fussell
Kingman, Ariz
Interstate Telegraph Co
Everybody’s Tailor
Barstow McRae & CO
NEW Concrete
Mojave Valley
M. Fletcher
General Merchandise
Heinz Goods
Iris Brand
Barstow Drug Store
City Meat Market
Melrose
A. R. Montijo
CAI
Chico
Parks
Cadiz
Tie
KK. Gr. Mitchell
DuPont Powder
Inez
E. R. Waite
Wm. T. Hendrey
Sloan & Hart Bldg
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