California's First Public School and Early Education Efforts
The article recounts California’s early schooling with Pelton starting the first public school in California at San Bran in 1819. It notes a December 1849 push for a free school in the Baptist chapel on Washington Street, detailing initial pupils Charles Cushing Cornelius Makin and Davis Louderback, and recalls the challenges faced by Pelton and his wife in funding and sustaining the school. It mentions subsequent public school traditions, plays, sermons, and the ongoing effort to promote education in the community.
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California
Ctyarp
John ©. Pelton
San Bran
Washingon Street
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America
Charles Cushing
Cornelius Makin
Davis Louderback
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Barr- Sow Grammar School
Classified Advertising Blitz Includes Lots for Sale and Equipment for Sale
Classified ads list numerous offerings including dairy hay and various sale items. Highlights include mining claims for sale or lease, residential homes with financing, land offers between Hinkley and Barstow, a grafted carborator machine for $250, and a soda business opportunity from Barstow.
Mojave River Water Application Seeks 50000 Acre Feet
Mojave River Irrigation District filed with the Division of Water Resources to divert unused Mojave River water up to 50000 acre feet. The district covers over 26000 acres in Apple Valley and plans a flood waters storage reservoir at the mouth of the West Fork or Little Mojave. A tunnel from the reservoir would channel water to Deep Creek to reduce flood losses shown in a U S Geological Survey report noting significant losses during dead runoffs.
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Mojave River
Mojave
Appie Valley
West Fork
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Deep Creek
Water rights and flood control in the western basin debate
The text urges water conservation along the rivers east Croniss and Soda Dry Lakes, proposing spreading floodwaters, mountain forage, and cooperative landowner surveys. It warns against costly court battles and stresses timely filing with the Division of Water Rights to secure valid claims while preserving future prosperity.
Relinquish men for sale near Hink s Barstow
For sale near Hink s Barstow a property listed by A Luminoso includes a house and other improvements with three wells and water 40 feet deep. The notice references Barstow and a local contact.
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Hinks
A. Luminoso
Barstow
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