State to Take Over N. O. 7 Highway October First
The State Highway Commission will assume maintenance of the Barstow to Needles route on October 1, with funds expected after January 1, 1924. Commissioner N. T. Edwards notes the plan aims to lay groundwork for post year funding. The article details road conditions from Barstow to Needles and comments on national expectations for the Old Trails route and Arizona segments including Holbrook and the Petrified Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Victorville
Needles
N. ‘T. Edwards
Barstow
Grand Canyon
California
Ludlow
Amboy
Garston
National Old Trail Association
Oatman
Kingman
Main
Flagstaff
Winslow
Arizona State Highway Commissioners
Holbrook
Gallup Fair
Petrified Forest
Arizona
Are You a Knocker Boost Barstow Area Tourism
A reader urges locals to promote neighbor towns along the National Old Trail Highway from Barstow to Needles. It notes Daggett Newberry Ludlow and Lynwood offer hotels garages campgrounds and stores within travel radius and asks residents to avoid knocking rivals to keep travelers on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Victorville
Needles
Daggett
Newberry
Ludlow
Larstow
Lynwood
Business houses destroyed by fire to be rebuilt
The fire damaged several downtown businesses last week and will be rebuilt once insurance is settled and contractors secured. Lubin J. Henderson's buildings housing Arends Grocery Barstow Department Store Walter Mudgett Foley's restaurant and the Barstow Electrical Shop will rise again within two months. George Butler plans a one story building for Vicks restaurant with new furnishings and a first class cafe. Mrs A Gilham will rebuild at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubin J. Henderson
Arend’s Grocery
Barstow
Walter Mudgett
Foley's Restaurant
George Butler
Vick’s
George Vick
Vick
Gilham
A. Gilham
Union Pacific Freight Wrecked Near Cajon
Two trainmen were killed and one injured when the brakes failed on a Union Pacific freight causing the train to run away down Cajon grade. The locomotive and 26 cars of an 80 car consist piled near Cajon station. Deaths named Cleveland Palmer San Bernardino and W B Hamlin San Bernardino. Wreckage removed and debris being cleared by a large local force.
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Union Pacific
Cajon
Stafe Highway
Cajon Station
Cleveland Palmer
Main Street
San Bernardino
W. B. Hamlin
July Booster Tribute in Sean Bernardino Magazine
The July issue of Sean Bernardino's publication salutes California July climate praising warmth and scenic attributes. It notes July brings grass fires, lively fire department calls, evening drives, and humorous quips about lodge events, suggesting July is ideal for resorts and a boost to piety with a playful line about annual July freedom.
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Hiks
Sean Bernardino
California
New Fish Law Sets 35 Trout Daily Catch Limit
The new fish law allows catching 35 trout per day in lakes and streams of the San Bernardino mountains and takes effect August 17. It reduces previous limits and applies to specified waters in the region.
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San Bernardino Mountains
Gilham Fire Sale and Local Bargains
The Gilham grocery advertises a fire sale of canned goods rescued from the blaze. Mr and Mrs J H Sone temporarily located in the Williams addition store after the fire and announce bargains in a separate section. George Scott from Daggett visited town to manage R C Ryerson interests.
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Gilham Grocery
STONE
Williams Addition
George Scott
Daggett
R. C. Ryerson
Barstow Social Roundup and Local Happenings
Barstow residents report travel to Los Angeles and a mammoth picnic planned for July 9 at Bixby Park Long Beach. The item notes debates on summer heat effects, doctor vacation, new business arrangements at Drutam’s pool hall, and Barstow visitors including P M Prescott and Lester Todd. Also mentions fishing sport, two fighting dogs, a Barstow fire that damaged two autos, and local social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bixby Park
Long Beach
Dempsey in Barstow for Dinner Before Desert Trip
Jack Dempsey and three companions dined at the Harvey House in Barstow on Wednesday night then headed east via the Old Trails highway. They planned to stop at Ludlow for the night and resume a fishing trip in Colorado. Dempsey quipped that twenty miles from Ludlow would feel tougher than Shelby fights.
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Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Barstow
Harvey
Old Trails
Ludlow
Jack
Colorado
Shelby
Governor Grants Pardon to New Mexico Editor Magee
Governor Hinkle signed pardons for Carl C. Magee editor of the New Mexico State Tribune convicted of criminal libel of Justice W C Parker and contempt. Magee faced a year to 18 months and 860 days in jail plus $4050 in fines for the contempt and related actions. The governor cited lack of notice to the libeled party and questions about where the trial occurred, calling the case more persecution than prosecution.
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Santa FE
N. M
Hinkle
Carl C. Magee
New Mexico State Tribune
W. C. Parker
State Supreme Court
4Th Judicial District Court
D. J. Leahy
Magee
Leahy
Kinkle
Parker
Congregational Church Notes Discuss Pledges and Canvassers
Rev McRae notes morning and evening services this Sunday at the Congregational Church. Sunday school attendance on the 15th reached fifty. Mr Julie McMullen attended Sunday evening services. Some members remain away on summer vacation. A business meeting approved district canvassers to solicit pledges rather than money, with records kept at Weld's bank. Nine districts planned. volunteer canvassers assigned pending final allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie McMullen
Barsow
Hana
Weld
Swimming Party at Cliff House Near Newberry Spring
A group of youths from Yerma Daggett Hinkley and Barstow, guided by Mesdames Funk Topper and Millett, arrived in eight cars Monday night at Cliff House near Newberry Spring for a swim and a weenie roast. After the plunge, they gathered by the springs for campfire roasting, with a grocer briefly interrupting a cash transaction for fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerma Daggett Hinkley
Barstow
Funk
Toppag
Millett
Cliff’ House
Newberry Spring
Aimes
Brooke on Vacation in Los Angeles Desert Retreat
J. I. Brooke and wife of Goffs pause from desert life on vacation in Los Angeles and the beaches. They have owned Goffs for 40 years with their son F. M. Brooke, operating a hotel, dining room, store, garage, and other services for travelers. Elevation at Goffs is about 2700 feet with a free camp ground used nightly by auto parties, noted as one of the coolest desert spots. F. M. Brooke is building a restaurant and short order house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Brooke
Goffs Fire
Los Angeles
Brooke
Desert
F. M. Brooke
Goffs
Mrs Thompson Manages Goffs Store and Hotel
Mrs A R Thompson of Los Angeles and daughter of Mr and Mrs J Brooke is managing the store and hotel at Goffs while her parents spend the summer in Los Angeles. Nearby dry farmers from the New York mountains near Goffs held a picnic for about 25 to 30 families pursuing dry farming near the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Thompson
Los Angeles
Louisiana mine reopens under Gold and Vanadiwa ownership
The old Louisiana mine near it. is now owned by the Gold and Vanadiwa Company and is sorting operation again. It is managed by Mr. Byans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
The
Gold and Vanadiwa Company
Mr. Byans
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New York
Claude Green
Lemon
O. S. Mapes
James J. Preston
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Nels Anderson
Jarstow
Dr. Benson
Geo. Vick
White and Platt Drug Store
Yp. M. Prescott
Union Pacific Railroad
Me. Lincoln
Want
Harry Dobbs
Lester Todd
Sana Fe
Mapes
W. Showalter
Goshen
Fort Wayne
Indiana
H. S. Funk
G. Guteriz
Southern Mierras Power Company
Railway Commission
Mr. Bay
Ray
J. J. Murphy
Beatrice Haan
Bakersfield
James McCormick
V. A. Cockrell
Steve Vihel
Pasadena
Big Bear Lake
Arrowhead
Mrs. Peterson
Harvey House
Nebraska
George Henderson
Bridge
Joseph Rank'n
Pat Morris
Pat
Dr. Pratt
DR. Marlenee
Marlenee
Fuiday
True
Congregational Church Notes
McRae
Cliff House
Norristown Times
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