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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
8
The Ladies' Improvement Club ice cream social at Santa Fe Park cleared 18 dollars with many out of town visitors, games, and a pleasant time. Local moves include a temporary transfer of night operator G A Miller to Blythe Junction and plans to install a branch county free library.
A series of brief items from Ludlow reports Mr. A. W. Baylor departs for rest after nervous breakdown with Mr. Tracey taking his chief clerk post. Roadmaster McNeill quips building is cheaper than rent. Mrs. H. P. McNeil from Prescott visits. Mrs. Floyd travels to Barstow for shopping and returns with new shoes. W. T. Moreau stops en route to Blythe. FE. W. Settles notes sun protection fails. Special Officer Threlkeld visits Needles. John Ryan, T. and I. general manager, was in town last week before going to Chicago.
Mrs Hodge of Buffalo N Y plans to reside here again after a few months with her two sons. Miss Post of San Bernardino visits. Los Angeles resident Dieb purchased the southwest quarter of section 24 to make Pallister his home. Grandma Coleman of Los Angeles visits. Theo Robinson of Oro Grande buys a half section east of Pallister to plant fruit. I M McAllister of Bald Mesa brings goods to his homestead. Editor Wilson of Barstow printer calls on residents. Mesdames Hobson and Bradley visit. C Spencer of Los Angeles moves to his homestead. C L Herrington and family in Barstow. Mojave River and Valleys Improvement Association forms. aims to benefit residents from Cajon Pass to state line.
Mr and Mrs F Rapp hosted J R Ridge and Harry Ridge and family at dinner Sunday. Tate Fields visited at Leastalk this week. Dr Berlew fences 40 acres and plants trees. A get-together club will form. Settlers listed include J A Robbins S D Anderson D A Shank G D Storms Elmer Rapp Mrs Cornelia Claus W Follett Miss C Harbinson P J Binfield W G Hall and Mrs Van Gleaston.
The Todd School House election last Saturday yielded unanimous support for a school tax funding a new building and relocation. Lis praises the progressive spirit of Mojave River residents shaping homes, fields, and orchards in this desert empire.
Mrs. Dr. J. D. Prosser and her son Don express gratitude to the rescuers who faced a deadly trap that claimed his life. They note Don loved the desert and wished it to bloom as the rose, with Decoration Day flowers laid on his grave.
The News-Herald notes potential changes as two to four years may pass before a new county forms. Victorville and San Bernardino residents support organized effort led by the Mojave River and Valleys Improvement Association with Barstow Printer backing to advance desert prosperity while remaining loyal to the county.
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