Otis Progress and Local Happenings in Otis Area
Otis-Vermo Mr. T O Williams optimistic about Otis Water Co plans to use Mohave river waters at Otis. Salt Lake shops in Otis employ fifty men. Water found plentiful in Otis wells at 50 to 60 feet. Otis team practicing daily with a totem pole on the ball diamond. Ice water only beverage on tap at facilities for visitors. Ammonia bottle incident injures Jim Hendee near Dr Prosser’s ranch. Several residents pursue travels and business, including J S Lose at seaside, T O Williams trips to Los Angeles, and Marcus Blueth of Los Angeles inspecting oil claim in Borate Canyon.
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Bob Green
Garland
Frank Sagstetter
Goldfield
O. K
Haynes & Co
Salt Lake
Otis
D. D. Connell
John Hayne
Coyote
Barstow
McKenzie
Marcus Blueth
Los Angeles
Calico
Borate Canyon
J. S. Lose
Messrs
Haynes and
Gillette
Alf
Jas. Darneille
Mlincie
Desert
Middle West
Jim Hendee
Dr. Prosser
Fred Lundholm
Las Vegas
Nevada
T. O. Williams
Holt
Imperial Valley
J. E. Melvin
Venice
Yermo
Needles Doctor D W Rees Dies in Los Angeles
Dr D W Rees a practicing physician and druggist in Needles for fifteen years died in Los Angeles from an ulcerated tooth. The obituary notes his long service to the Needles community and his professional work in medicine and pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needles
D. W. Rees
Los Angeles
Black Metal Option Taken Near Danby for 30000
Black Metal prospect owned by Smith and Parks near Danby is optioned to Mr H Schell for 30000. Work on the property will begin as cool weather approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Schell
Smith & Parks
Danby
Santa Fe to Build Large Tourist Hotel in Bakersfield
The Santa Fe railroad plans a major tourist hotel project in Bakersfield, signaling an expansion to attract travelers soon. The move aims to provide new accommodations and boost local tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield Californian
The
Santa Fe Railroad
Bakersfield
Oil Drilling Efforts and Active Preparations Expanded
The report highlights all individuals currently drilling or actively preparing to drill as part of expanding oil development. It notes that practical development, not mere land speculation, drives progress and national growth.
Barstow Club Plans Otis Ball Game Road Trip
Local Barstow group will travel Sunday to Otis for a ball game. Barstow has 160 registered voters for primaries with more eligible for general election. Several residents attend events and welcome new arrivals like George G Brown who moved from Daggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Otis
Lubin J. Henderson
Hesperia Correspondence Highlights Local News and Harvests
Mr and Mrs Sam Myers tour Washington D C as M Metzler visits ranch pumping plant near here delivering 100 inches of water on first day. Hesperia residents attend pump start and deer and animal hunts noted. Mentions visitors and fruit canning as peaches and grapes ripen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Myers
Washington, D.C
M. Metzler
Here
W. L. Berry
H. White
Maybelle Eagan
Georgia
Vernal Walters
L. E. Smith
I. C. Veall
Foster
Hesperia
James Bailey
Rancho Verde
I. C. Weall
Oakland
L. Benson
Deep Creek
H. A. Thrall
Skyland Heights
W. Coonly
W. Kirby
Colton
Casa Del Vermo Above Makes Santa Fe Hotel Studio
The new Barstow venture Casa Del Vermo Above near the Santa Fe hotel and station is nearing completion. The final story, under construction, will house dining facilities for SUS purpuse VU Mar. Superintendent Borden is praised for rapid progress. A cement-lined dyke protects the hotel from the river with a hinged apron to drop if undermined by floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
J Bso
Santa Fe
Supt
Borden
Victorville Chamber Sets Monthly Meeting Date
Victorville area notes show the Chamber of Mines and Industries to hold a regular meeting on the first Thursday of each month with additional meetings as needed. E. E. Richardson exhibits apples and peaches from Richardson Bros. ranch and Hugh T. Woods ranch shows strong early orchard results. Chas. Headlee visits Hawes for the week. A quarry camp boarding house and contents at the Geo Hunt quarry burned last Friday, estimated loss over 500 dollars with no insurance. Mrs. J Reynolds visits Los Angeles. E. E. Richardson travels to Santa Ana and Balboa. T. H. Oxnam plans cyanide plant installation in Los Angeles for Gold Mountain.
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Victorville
Hawes
Also Mentioned on This Page
T.O. Williams
Otis Water Co
Mohave
Donald Henderson, Jr
Coronado
RK. B. Goodcell
Fletcher
Harry Thompson
Alaska
Texas
George B Hart
Redondo
Hart
J. H. Sloan
Sloan
Niagara
Dillinghaw’s
Brotherhood
Hansen
Monaghan
Cal
Jesse Moore
Mohave Valley
J. E. Over
Kremer
Thomas Scott
Bakersfield, Calif
H. G. Gibson
Grain Board and Lodging
Cima
Calif
R. F. Cline
Judson
Helen
Bruce McCormick General Merchandise
Mining Supplies
Yerma
F. O. Ricketts
Geo. F. Walters
Arthur Woods General
John Blake
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