Hinkley Notes on Residents and Local Developments
Regular correspondent Edward Ruth visits with his wife and children from Los Angeles. Frank Nollenberger leaves Black's ranch for a better post near Los Angeles. New foreman Litton arrives with Van Gundy driving a Ford. Hay cars load to Mr. Fillpot in Whittier California. Honolulu visitor Maurice Singleton seeks cheap land for relocating families from Honolulu. Local improvements include pumping plants, a new blacksmith shop, and a remodeled Morrison ranch house ready for a new well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ruth
Hinkley
Joe Harmon
Los Angeles
Frank Nollenberger
Black
Frank
Mr. Litton
van Gundy
Ford
Maurice Singleton
Honolulu
U.S
Baldy Mesa settlers seek county aid to improve pipeline road
The Baldy Mesa community asks the county board to loan equipment to widen and straighten the old pipeline road over Bennett's pass into West Cajon valley. Over 100 settlers have surveyed the route and plan a 50-foot summit cut to enable machine traffic from the Cajon side, with San Bernardino support for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Baldy Mesa
Bennett's Pass
West Cajon Valley
San Bernardino
Verdi Troughs
Cajon
Victorville
Kneedler
West Cajon
Palliser Orchestra Hosts Local Musical Evening
The Palliser orchestra performed a lively musicale at Hodge Bros. with about fifteen local youths participating. Water wells were developed by C. C. and R. D. Hutchins at thirty five feet with good flow. Several residents planned trips and local farming efforts continued, including alfalfa cropping and orchard work. Alfalfa prices are solid and deliveries from Geo. McCan included three carloads this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palliser Orchestra
Hodge Bros
C.c
R. D. Hutchins
Coal Hauling In Japan A Nine Days Wonder
A report describes Japanese coal handling where coal is moved in hand loaded baskets of about forty pounds. Two men pull a two wheel wagon by ropes to the customer’s home, unload into baskets, and carry the coal indoors. They wear white cloths over their heads to guard against dust and sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Prosperity and repairs in desert town of Yermo
Regular correspondent reports New Year prosperity in Yermo with extensive farming and real estate activity. Mrs Clara Capen fences and plows 40 acres for fruit trees, adds a windmill for domestic use, and plans another well. Andrews and Corden fence adjoining land and plant 25 acres of red apples. William and Williams works expand alfalfa, roses, and a dairy business while Dr Ward farms eighty acres of rye. Bridges and river issues disrupt travel with calls for sturdier construction and proper bridge deployment. Separate notices promote rentals, sales, and livestock recovery after floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Capen
Williams
Messrs. Andrews and
Corden
Hollywood
Mrs. Capen
What is your idea of a cinch in a Sure Thing
A witty remark on certainty and betting contrasts youth folly with the high cost of war, noting that a sure thing is a risky luxury. The dialogue plays with bets on time and outcomes.
Trespass Warning at Hawes Ranch Seeks to Protect Property
Notice posted by Joseph Zanini prohibits hunting and shooting on the Hawes and Joe Zanini ranches. Violators face full prosecution under local law. Found reference to Barstow Printer offering first class job printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawes Ranch
Joe Zanini
Joseph Zanini
Barstow
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Mojave River
Geo. Hatch
Rathdrum, Idaho
Mrs. T. W. Jones
Messrs
Allen and
Thooge
Fillpot
Whittier
Cal
William Silva
Mr. Bryan
Mrs. Godwin
Eads
C. A. Allen
Wm. Aon
Tulare
North
Everett Allen
Walmsury
Gibbs Bros
Herbert Schisler
P. E. McDonald
H. A. Briggs
Geo. Fremon
J. A. Walker
Morrison Ranch
Palliser
Olander Carter
Scottsdale, Ariz
F. M. Carter
Gee, McCan
Ruth Lef
Coast
Hale
Scovel
Herrington
KR. L. Taber
I. A. Stephens
Serrington
Carter
W. H. Graham
C. L. Herrington
D. Trumble
Mr. Graham
L. 8
Emerson
Ray D. Hutchins
Geo. McCan
Yermo
Desert Empire
Mr. Johnson
Dr. Ward
New York
Thos. Williams
New Water Company
Geo. Getty
Daggett
Lubin J. Henderson
West Barstow
Ontario
Chapin Realty Co
Ontarrio, Cal
Wilson
Western Gas
John Starnacle
California
Calif
Bruce McCormick
Wallace Ranch
Hinkley, Cal
Riverview Rancho
A. W. Cole
Hesperia
Propriet
THE
Robert Holmes Lumber Company
St. Los Angeles
Santa
Barstow, Cal
Santa FE
San Fran
Chicago
Tourist & Mail
Overland Express
San Francisco
Fast Mail
New Orleans
Angel
Phoenix
Express
Johannesburg
Los Angeles Limited
Pacific Limited
Overland Expres
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