Rand district mining gains brighten hopes in 1919
The Rand district recovers from boom years as Consolidated Mines Co mills the old dump and readies modern development. Gimlet claim near Togo and O'Leary Jewett Johnson milling results confirm ore pays. Jack Horan returns to Coyote task. broader public mail service petition gains momentum. Louis Peter Christensen found dead in Silver Streak hotel with notes pointing to self-inflicted wound amid bank distrust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wray
Wellden
Monte Vista Street
Los Angeles
Randsburg
George
Brer Hicks
Joe P. Carroll
Army of Progress and Reform
Atolia
Johannesburg
Randsburge
Santa Fe Company
Bill Tweed
Amawny Hall
Tweed
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Rand Station
Reorganized
Consolidated Mines Co
O'Leary, Jewett and Johnson
Minnehaha
Rand
Gimlet
Arizona
O. K
Louis Peter Christensen
Silver Streak
McGinnis Hotel
Christensen
Justice of the Peace Magginis
Denton
diamond drill to test Sanderson and Dignowitty claims
Within ten days a diamond drill will be installed on the Sanderson and Dignowitty claims adjoining the Coyote claim to the east. An exhaustive test of the claims will determine ore body trend and extent as far as possible. Superintendent Jamieson of the district oversees the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson & Dignowitty
Coyote
Jamieson
Calico and Daggett Local Mining News and Personal Notes
Hampion Williams, an early Welly mine discoverer, explored Calico field with hopes of attracting miner interest. Gen. F. G. Downey, and M Schwab the steel king, with oil geologists N. B. Lawson and F. E. Homer, studied the Daggett district as oil activity grows. A rig may be built within 60 days if claims hold. Cyanide plant delayed by freight, Henry Brite stays in Daggett, S. F. Nevada points. G. P. Salm praised the field. Mrs. H. C. Ryersons family vacationing in Canada and New York. H. Wolfe left Daggett for Los Angeles to marry, Buell from Needles steps in. Cowboys from the Daggett ranch created Sunday excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampion Williams
Randsburge
Williams
F. G. Downey
M Schwab
N. B. Lawson
F. E. Homer
Daggett
Henry Brite
Oatman
Union Pass
S. F. Nevada
Calico
G. P. Salm
Kh. A
H. C. Ryerson
Canada
New York
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
Salt Lake
H. Wolfe
Los Angeles
Mr. Buell
Needles
Mr. Wolfe
Burge
Daggett Ranch
July 7 Celebration at Hinkley on Mojave River
Plans are under way for a July 7 celebration on the Mojave River bank near Hill ranch. Sam P. Coy, president of the Colton Chamber of Commerce, will speak. Locals enjoy the Hill ranch swimming pool, now popular enough to inspire bathing suit advertisements by a local merchant.
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Mojave River
Hill Ranch
Sam P. Coy
Colton Chamber of Commerce
Cattlemen and Farmers Meet at Helendale
An unsigned Helendale California note invites ranchmen and cattlemen to a June 23 meeting at the Helendale school house. The Farm Bureau plans a conference to forge an amicable fencing agreement between field and range and urges all interested parties to attend and speak up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helendale
California
Farm Bureau
Kelly mine dispute delays shaft sinking and ore shipment
The Kelley mine faced ejectment threats from Mr. Dignowitty if development began, but no ejectment actions have occurred yet. Due to missing electrical parts, sinking the Coyote shaft below 118 feet started at 8 p m Saturday June 11, with De Grave aiming to finish 400 feet quickly using large, modern machinery and skilled crews. Nineteen cars of high grade ore were shipped the week ending June 11, ten from the Sill Grady lease and nine from the Kelly mine, with Sill Grady ore said to have higher values than Kelly mine ore. Grady lease is Bonanza class.
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Kelley
Dignowitty
Sill & Grady
Coyote
Kelly
Grady
Barstow Businesses Ravaged by Weekend Firestorm
Barstow suffered two major fires last Saturday. The West Barstow home of George Parks burned early, lightly injuring Mrs. Parks, then a large blaze struck the business district behind McRae and Dillingham. Firemen fought four hours as buildings including White Drug Store, Melrose Hotel, City Meat Market, Nicholson’s Grocery, Barstow Hotel rooms, and several shops burned or endured heavy water damage. The White Drug Store faced the largest loss with about 12,000 in stock, 4,000 in insurance, while the post office operated from a temporary space. The Melrose Hotel was a total loss except for some furnishings. most owners faced substantial damage and several planned rebuilds are set for after cleanup.
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Barstow
George Parks
Jack
Melrose Hotel
City Meat Market
Nicholson's Grocery Store
Barstow Hotel
White’s Drug Store
Drumm's Pool Hall
Henderson's Tailor Shop
Dillingham
McRae
Brown Merchandise Store
Sloan
Pete
Postal Telegraph
Rich
Marvin
Gilham
Old Place
A. H. Pendleton
Nicholson's
Drumm Pool
Henderson Talor
True Drug Store
True
George Brown
Hotel Melrose
Miller
Dillingham Brothers
Charles Brass
Children’s Day Observed by Barstow Congregational Church
A Barstow Congregational Church service observed Children’s Day with Mrs H B Thomas class excelling under their teacher. The last summer communion service, led by the pastor with Grover and McMullen assisting, attracted wide memory. Plans for a fall parsonage drew 200 300 dollars in local support as a conference aid. Resolutions to Washington denounced war preps and armament spending. Japanese services followed with Rev M Tauji from Pasadena presenting sermons and a motion picture.
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H. B. Thomas
Grover
McMullen
Barstow
W. D. Swing
Shortridge
Johnson
Washington
Bars
Union Borax Manager Inspects Company Holdings
Mr Henry D Blemenberg general manager of the Union Borax company inspects the holdings at Borate, reviewing assets and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dblemenberg
Union Borax Company
Borate
Wes ter of Bargers Barstow switches to San Diego business
A letter from Walter Wester former car inspector Barstow yards says he is now in the grocery and meat business in San Diego at 2101 Logan Avenue. The Westers are well pleased with their new home in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wester
Barstow
San Diego
Logan Avenue
Westers
American National Bank ad promotes checks for payroll receipts
Special attention to the American National Bank of San Bernardino advertisement urging use of issued payroll checks. It notes the hassle of cashing paychecks at multiple stores and promotes opening a checking account where the cancelled check serves as the receipt.
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American National Bank of San Bernardino
Barstow Chamber Thankful For Fire Rescue Efforts
The Barstow Chamber of Commerce extends appreciation to those who helped merchants remove stock from danger and to firefighters who courageously fought through dangers to save the town from fire. The incident should bring merchants closer together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Mail delays and misrouting hit Los Angeles post office
The text notes slow handling of mail with examples including a special delivery letter sent Saturday from Santa Fe train 21 that wasn’t delivered until Monday noon, a May 4 clothing package undelivered, and a Western Union telegram from San Bernardino to Barstow delivered in four hours. It cites Barstow operator reminders to relay in Los Angeles and mentions new desert drink laws not applying to incorporated cities and Barstow’s Chamber of Commerce invitation to San Bernardino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Associated Press
Western Union
San Bernardino
Barstow
A Trip Over The Desert With Deputy Assessor
Dix Van Dyke recounts a long desert journey from Randsburg to Silver Lake via Death Valley. The trip notes sparse signs of life, drought, abandoned mines, and fading mining towns, contrasting pioneer toil with modern travel.
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Dix van Dyke
Gilbert
Randsburg
Silver Lake
Death Valley
Auto Club
Key
EL Yates
Desert
Valley Wells
Copper World
Barnwell
Cima
New York Mountains
Miraba
Searchlight
Kelso
America
Maximilian
Mexico
Providence
Santa Fe
Mojave
California
Nevada
San Pedro
State Societies to Hold Picnics in Sycamore Grove Park
West Virginia Pennsylvania and Massachusetts state societies plan annual reunion picnic in Sycamore Grove Park Los Angeles inviting desert residents to meet old home state friends General Frank Prescott to speak for Massachusetts representing the Sons of American Revolution Miss Warrior Spalding to speak for the Daughters of American Revolution Mr Prescott listed as a local property owner near Barstow with many local friends eager to hear him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamore Grove Park
Los Angeles
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Desert
Frank ©. Prescott
Dar
Warrior Spalding
Mr. Pressett
Barstow
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Hampton
Surrounding Territory
Calico and Daggett
Hinkley
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