San Bernardino bond push prompts tax and hospital ground fight
Local papers report a hospital scheme to transfer current grounds to Santa Fe and Amendment No 1 exempting railroads from county taxes. The Sun notes hospital grounds to stop Santa Fe switches at Colton. County Supervisors hire architects for a new courthouse and a $75 000 public records building. Critics warn extra taxes for grandiose projects, urge delaying bonds to the next general election to avoid added costs.
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Santa Fe
Sun
Colton
San Bernardino
Free Press
San Bernardino Rules Against Amendment No 1 Strike
City Attorney R E Swing advises testing Amendment No 1 in the supreme court. San Bernardino urges Los Angeles , San Francisco , Bakersfield and other large cities to join in defeating the measure that would relieve corporations from county taxes. Barstow Printer hopes Swing can beat the amendment. If defeated, counties would owe payments to the city. The piece criticizes voter intelligence and laments women’s voting.
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R. E. Swing
San Bernardino
Supreme Court
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Bakersfield
Barstow
Swing
Wood for Sale by Lubin J Henderson
Lubin J Henderson offers a large quantity of stove fuel for sale at a very reasonable price. Contact Henderson to arrange purchase and pickup.
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Lubin J. Henderson
Barstow Printer Receives Publication Proofs Request
Final Proofs Department of the Interior letter from December 8 1910 confirms Barstow California paper eligible to publish notices of final proofs patents as its geographical area requires six months of publication. Frank Buren Register notes no affidavits needed. The Barstow Printer marks six months old and eligible as of January 1.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Los Angeles
Cal
T. G. Nicklin
Barstow
FraNk Buren
Register
Jan’y Ist
Notice for Publication 06048 in Los Angeles Office
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Los Angeles California January 7 1911 notice states Mabel C Sherman of Hinkley California holder of Homestead Entry 06048 filed intention to make Final Commutation Proof to establish land claim before the Los Angeles office February 24 1911 witnesses Irma G Parks N Vipond Dr J B Gibbs J E Evans all of Hinkey California First Pub January 13 1911 5t
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Los Angeles
California
Nersey
Mabel C. Sherman
Hinkley
Meridian
Irma G. Parks N. Vipond
J. 8. Gibbs
J. E. Evans
Hinkey
Frank Buren
Register
Barstow Printer to Publish Desert District Maps
New Maps County Surveyor Bright plans a desert district map with roads water holes and mountains. Miners and prospectors can view latest state and government maps at Barstow Printer office showing minerals wells springs and roads. Contact Lubin J. Henderson Recorder to record mining claims.
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New Maps
Bright
Barstow
Lubin J. Henderson
Oro Grande Cement Plant Expands as Town Sees Growth
The Oro Grande cement plant operates with 50 to 60 workers and plans to hire more as clinker production rises. A steam road engine runs between quarry and plant, boosting shipments. Carl Haas recovers from a cold, contributing roughly 20 quarry workers while rock movement continues. Questions linger about the Barstow to Victorville county road via Oro Grande and the new supervisor's activity.
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Oro Grande
Carl Haas
Barstow
Victorville
HesperiaLand and Water Co Publishes Final Proof Notice
A Los Angeles group formed a company and began a well ten miles west of Hesperia, now at 100 feet. Rock Springs Granite Co. head Mr. Sexton visited, Hes nia Land and Water Co. figures expected soon. Local wildlife reports note two wildcats killed last week after damaging poultry. Several residents from Los Angeles explored land west of Hesperia on Sunday. Miss F Rolfe stayed with her parents in San Bernardino. Hawgood and Barker remain at Mohave river camp. J Lemar of Seattle guests at the hotel. Final Proof Notice will appear in the Barstow Printer.
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Los Angeles
Hesperia
F. Rolfe
San Bernardino
F. F. Hawgood
Mohave River
Notice of Forfeiture on U. S. Mining Claims in Barstow
Estate of Y C Mosley and heirs are notified that labor and improvements totaling $1200 were expended for 1909 and 1910 on six U S mining claims in Barstow California U S No 2 Jerome Majestic Delphine and Newlin The one third share due from heirs amounts to $400 and failure to pay within 90 days will transfer their interest to the undersigned M J Smith and G B Parks Barstow California January 8 1911 First pub January 6 1911
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Y.C. Mosley
U.S
Barstow
San Bernardino County
State of California
U. S
U.S. No. 2
Jerome
Majestic
Delphine
Newlin
United States
State of
California
M. J. Smith
G. B. Parks
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