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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
8
Lucerne community in shallow well district lies 26 miles east of Victorville with a post office store hotel and a concrete school. Residents report visits, illness, homeseekers movement, a Sunday school Bible class led by Prof. Brunton and E. Wells as teacher, plus local bonds and dances.
Ivanpah Valley thrives with two railroads Salt Lake and Santa Fe a post office stores circulating library and water capacity from a completed domestic reservoir and five and a half miles of pipe delivering water to homes. Residents plan irrigation reservoirs, form the Ivanpah Valley Agricultural Association, elect officers, and promote local agriculture and land filing opportunities.
The article highlights Victorville as a key Santa Fe and Salt Lake railroad stop with a growing population and thriving commerce. It notes a jump from 3 000 to 25 000 residents, mentions Luella Skinner's return with Jack Ewing, and lists various town visits and local moves including Ewing, Christensen, and Huebner, painting a picture of a busy, expanding community.
Ludlow residents report travel and visits over the weekend. Mrs B Horton departs Sunday for Los Angeles for the summer while Miss Aggie Houck visits Barstow with her brother. Mike Murphy leaves Tacopa with brother Tom for Elk convention in Los Angeles. Dr Yager returns from Los Angeles for his mother's illness. Joe Hoack returns from Los Angeles at Santa Fe hospital. Mrs H Berkey and mother plan Beatty Nevada as future home. Mr Myers heads to Long Beach after visiting sister Mrs Johnson. Mrs G Major and daughter Grace depart for Oakland for the summer. Tom McNeil heads to Barstow for ice cream but misses trains.
Residents urged to cast ballots at the school house on Saturday 31st to elect the Union High School Trustees. The notice notes thirty children ready for high school and advocates district tax support. A building will be rented and school will open September 15th.
The North Hinkley valley shows rapid growth with wells 100 to 150 feet deep producing water 7 to 50 feet below ground. Several dozen wells along the eastern valley report strong water flows, especially in 100 foot plus wells, indicating a stable deep water supply for the desert.
A large gathering of relatives and neighbors enjoyed a July Fourth picnic at W E Robinson's ranch near Helen. The day featured a grand dinner, flag decorations, and a photo session by a Los Angeles visitor. Activities included potato races for women and men, a children’s sack race, a nail driving contest, and evening fireworks. Attendees included Louis and Louis Burgmeier, Geo McLaughlin, J M Peden, E Chapman, and several Robinson family members, with Miss Reba Peden and J E Willis from Los Angeles among the guests.
Edward Pallister and family return to Los Angeles after visiting his mother in Palliser. L S Emerson baling alfalfa. E A Stephens of Los Angeles visits Palliser. P J Duncan relocates to his Los Angeles homestead. W E Hickey trips to Victorville. Melvin Richardson leaves Victorville for Barstow and Indiana. R L Toler moves to Barstow for work with Mr. Compton. Mrs W W Richardson visits Bennet ranch. G J McGann inspects new pumping plant on his claim. Decrow couple transact business. Fred Miller harvests hay on Decrow ranch.
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