Mining Activities in the Randsburg District
Emmet Elder, Gene Gustave and Al Powell strike a lodge on their Benton claim promising reimbursement for eight months of work. In Atolia, May 28 brought Come Back day with a substantial fund for future activity. George Gallahar reports $21 per ton gold at the Silver Moon claim shaft near the Kelly mine, while Nicholson at Yellow Aster earns respect for rebuilding the mine. Sill Grady and Kelly mine shipments rise, with requests for county supervisor visits and a possible Randsburg tour. Flynn Brothers assess the camp’s prospects, praising the Coyote and Bisbee Bray shafts as top examples of shaft work on the desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet Elder
Gene Gustave
al. Powell
Benton
Johannesburg
Atolia
Terpischore
Charles Taylor
Mojave
George Gallahar
Silver Moon
N. E
Kelly Mine
Nicholson
Boy Scouts
Hall
Scout
Sill & Grady
Kelly
Sanderson Dignowitty
Coyote
Jamieson
Dignowitty
San Bernardino
Flynn Brothers
Sonora
Mexico
Cobalt
Canada
Porcupine District
Randsburg
Bill & Grady
New York
Flynn
Barstow Triumphs In Seven to Five Ball Game
Barstow defeated Needles seven to five in a tight contest last Sunday. Early innings were scoreless for visitors as Barstow plated three, then two, and another in the sixth. Needles rallied with three in the seventh, but Barstow answered with a final run in the ninth. Players noted include Copp's two base hits and Miksell with a fractured hand, while Redfield drew fan interest with steady catching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Frank
Mike
Ray
Young
Grace
Copp
Miksell
Coleman
Needles
Rich gold vein struck at Goldstone by Squires
Rich vein 4 to 12 feet reported at the 59 foot level on the Goldstone Mining Company property leased by Howard Squires. Located about thirty miles north of Barstow, the district holds several gold claims with Dick Mansfield and Bob Redfield among interested parties. If the strike proves lucrative, Mansfield may shift to Goldstone to develop his claims.
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Goldstone
Bob Redfield
Howard Squires
Goldstone Mining Company
Goldstone Company
Redfield
Barstow
Dick Mansfield
Mansfield
Randsburg
Hinckley Fourth of July Picnic Planned on River Bank
Hinckley residents announce a Fourth of July celebration on the river bank near the S. 8 Hill ranch with improved access. A large reservoir will cover an acre of Hill ranch ground, about eight feet deep, and a daylong program features out of town speakers, live entertainment, ice cream, and cold drinks. Attendees are urged to bring lunch baskets to foster community ties and cooperation for the district’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinckley
S. 8
Hill Ranch
Prominent Men Eye Kramer Oi Well Near Barstow
D F Wilson president of Kramer Consolidated Oil Co and Warren Weaver from the state treasurer's office arrived in Barstow to inspect the Kramer Consolidated oil well. They will be joined by W S Conger and Sutton to review cementing work aimed at bringing the well into production. Willson remains optimistic about the well's potential despite past equipment issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Wilson
Kramer Consolidated Oi! Co
Warren Weaver
State Treasurer’s Office
Sacramento
Baratow
W. S. Conger
Capitol Bldg
Sutton
Interstate Oil Co
Kramer Consolidated Oil
Barstow
Kramer
Willson
Barstow Union High School Class Night Program
Barstow Union High School will present its class night program Friday at the Liberty Theatre. The high school orchestra will perform selections before the presentation of the senior class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow Union High School
Liberty Theatre
High School Commencement Sermon Sunday at Congregational Church
The Sunday night sermon delivering the commencement message will be given by Mr Patterson the local pastor in the Congregational church. The High School faculty and the pastor invite all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Patterson
High School
Monday Night Commencement Exercises in Liberty Theatre
Monday night commencement ceremonies will be held in the Liberty Theatre where diplomas will be awarded to the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Theatre
J Poser Examines Calico Mine Site in San Diego Visit
J Poser, a prominent mining engineer, of San Diego, spent the early part of this week doing examination work at Calico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Poser
San Diego
Calico
Memorial Day Service at Congregational Church
Memorial Day observance at the Congregational church featured Rev John Hay of Needles as speaker. Civil War veteran Miles Cook, “Uncle Miles,” attended with local clergy from Needles and Barstow, as well as community members, a violin duet, and patriotic hymns through the service. The program included Boy Scouts first aid, a N F C Girls picnic, and upcoming Women’s Association tea and high school commencement exercises.
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John CC. Hay
Needles
Miles Cook
Barstow
Miles
John H. Grover
Needles and
Harstow
Methodist Episcopal Church
Santa Fe
Girover
Hay
Church of Jesus Christ
Hhigs
Broadway Christian Church
Los Angeles
George Leak
Thomas
Cook
Henderson
Leslie Curtis
Curtis
Haws Farm
Women’s Association
Roy M. Benedict
Williams Addition
Mining Activities at Calico and Daggett Items
P I Potter of Ocean Park installs a large cyanide plant to treat Waterloo Company tailings owned by Mrs G Falconer of Daggett. Gimmell and associates lease upper levels of Red Cloud and Oriental at Calico and employ many men. A major strike by Bill La Montain on Silver Spar No 1 west of Calico at 25 feet yields one foot of pay ore averaging 12 oz silver. Gus Vogt and Bill Griffin go scouting for borax and tin in Arizona and New Mexico. N K Miller of Union Borax Company visits Daggett amid progress on two new shafts on land bought from Vogt and Gale in SE Nevada. Henry Britt travels to Oatman. Fire destroys James Lucas home. one Airedale dies. The home team and B U H S play a snappy game.
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Gus Vogt
Bill Griffin
Arizona
New Mexico
N. K. Miller
Union Borax Company
Borate
St. Thomas
Daggett
Vogt
Gale
Nevada
Deputies Travel Desert Camps In Death Valley Notes
Deputy County Assessor T. M. Gilbert and Dix Van Dyke travel the northwestern county desert region reporting a dusty mining camp vibe in Randburg and nearby areas. They observe abandoned garages and oil stations, hopeful miners, Jolny Wray the optimistic mayor, and locals betting on the Coyote claim and Kelly silver mine while awaiting oil pumping at Kramer oil well.
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Dix van Dyke
T. M. Gilbert
Death Valley
Sis
Brandsburg
Johny Wray
Randsburg
Johny
Sia
Johnny
Coyote
Kelly
Kramer
Santa Fe Employees Shift and Line Changes Near Barstow
BE. E. McCarty, former Barstow trainmaster, moved to Albuquerque division as Santa Fe reorganizes. Barstow mechanical dept loses eight workers split between locomotive and car shops. J. A. Christie and Supt. Tuttle visited Barstow for inspection. Through freight runs from Needles to San Bernardino start June 1 with Barstow layover for repairs. Four engines moved to other divisions to reduce count. A. H. Stewart and wife hosted by A. Meikle. Stewart serves China Basin, San Francisco. L. H. Ledger on leave, now fuel soil expert for Texas Oil Co. B. H. Lent reassigned to Needles-San Bernardino route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. E. McCarty
Arizona
Barstow
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
J. A. Christie
Supt. Tuttle
Needles
San Bernardino
A. H. Stewart
San Franfrancisco
A. Meikle
Stewart
China Basin
San Francisco
L. H. Ledger
Texas Oil Co
B. H. Lent
Bakersfield
Daggett Wins On Strong Hitting In 18-12 Game
On the home diamond Daggett built a lead with lively hitting as the visitors committed numerous errors, sealing an 18 to 12 victory. Daggett offense produced key runs while errors plagued the opposition throughout the game.
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Lively
Daggett
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John C. Wray
Roberto
Rousey
Mojave Desert
Washington
Andy Klapproth
Bueckboard
Butte Mill
Charley Long
Klapproth
Nelson
Butte
Jack Freeman
Jewitt, Johnson and O'Leary
Hinkley
Frederica Dresse
Marlow
Evelyn Thurman
Sibyl Marlow
Annie Loring Soh
Pate
Hse
Lelia Duncan
Opal Neff A Ietae
Vivian Ash
Tatlock
Bessie Hill
Polly Tatlock
Kittie Fern Toeee
Inez Howe
Boa Oiteta
Lak Wee Ce
P. I. Potter
Ocean Park
Waterloo Company
4. G. Falconer
Henry Britt
Oatman
James Lucas
Airdale
B.U. H.S
Deseyt
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