Red Cross Campaign and Chapter Organized in Barstow
A Barstow meeting formed the Mojave River Chapter of the American Red Cross for Hinkley Daggett and Barstow. Miss Waterman led the drive as L. J. Henderson was named temporary chair. Twelve canvassing teams were appointed to raise funds with a Monday Opera House meeting to report. The group elected officers and an executive committee and raised $268.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Henderson
Miss Waterman
Hinkley, Daggett and Barstow
Mojave River
American Red Cross
L. J. Henderson
L. E. Tiernan
Deggett, Hinkley
Barstow
Opera House
Tom McCue
R. M. Dillingham
E. L. White
Pitcher
C. O Gillett
W. R. White
Haan
Ralph Haan
Martin
Hartley
Nelson
W. H. Murray
Compton
Hill
Carter
Flora Henderson
Gauldin
Bobo
Josslyn
Daggett
J. C. McMillan
Dix van Dyke
Geo. Lingenfelter
Ryerson
van Doren
McMillan
Hinkley
T. Raftery
Messrs
Phillips
Wilson
van Gundy
Rich and
Henning
A. L. Waterman
Lloyd E. Tiernan
B. F. Gouldin
T. O. Carter
L. J Henderson
L. E Tiernan
G. van Gundy
L. C. Wheeler
Mr. Willard
Morrow
H. Anderson
C. O. Gillett
J.C. McMillan
Susie Bobo
Mary Fletcher
Miss Quinn
Sloan
Hillis
J. ©. McMillan
Homesteaders Rally in Superior Valley Local News
Frank H Smith becomes a new homesteader in Superior Valley while De Groff and Perkins travel to San Bernardino to file on an enlarged claim. Dissatisfaction grows with land locators charging high fees for poor land. Residents urge seekers to join established homesteaders for cheap, quality locations. Other notes cover plowing on the Williams place, trips to Barstow and Los Angeles, and the Associated Oil Co. position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H Smith
Messrs
de Groff
Perkins
San Bernardino
Dan Wallis
J. Eckley
Williams Place
Mr. Reese
Clarence Cratts
Barstow
B. B. Cratts
Los Angeles
Bakersfield
Associated Oil Co
Tom Briggs
J. G. Reeber
Beware of Court Plaster Peddlers
Montrose Enterprise reports a 1917 sting against a traveling peddler selling "court plaster" laced with leprosy germs. Police found over $1,000 in cash and a German speaker, raising fears of a wartime hoax aimed at harming people. Local officials planned further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose Enterprise
Henderson
Council Bluffs
San Diego Tourists Stop in Barstow on Way East
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Shaw and daughter Marion, with George Clark from San Diego, visited Barstow for the day. They enjoyed the town and swam at the pool near the edge of town before continuing their journey to Phoenix Arizona where the Shaws own a ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Wm. Shaw
Marion
George Clark
San Diego
Phoenix
Ariz
Shaws
Local executive meeting forms multiple committees in Henderson store
An executive committee met in the L. J. Henderson store with Miss Waterman presiding to appoint a board of managers and several committees. The list includes members from Hinkley Daggett and east of the river with chairs named for publicity finance military relief and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Henderson
Fletcher
J. Henderson
Morrow
Tom Mcfue
Hillis
Carter
Flora Henderson
Sloan
Fron
Compton
Haws
Chas
Leak
Tom McCue
Henderson
Tiernan
Bobo
Epworth League Institute Opens at Huntington Beach
The eighth annual Epworth League Institute of Southern California Conference will be at the Huntington Beach camp grounds from July 16 to 23. Organizers promise a week that is both enjoyable and profitable for the crowds of young people attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League Institute of Southern California
Huntington Beach Camp Grounds
Michigan society picnic and meeting in Victorville
The Michigan society of Victor Valley holds its first annual mid summer picnic in Victorville on July 4 1917. A special meeting is planned in the M E church basement at 2 p m. All Michiganders are urged to attend and celebrate the Fourth together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Society of
Victor Valley
Victorville
M. E
Red Cross Dance Planned at Fletcher Opera House
The Mojave River Chapter of the American Red Cross will host a dance at the Fletcher Opera House next Wednesday night, July Fourth. Proceeds go to Red Cross work, with music promised and tickets at one dollar for a night of entertainment and charitable effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Opera House
Mojave River
American Red Cross
Red Cross Society
New Todo Santos Garage Opens East of Daggett
E D Barry Jr opens Todos Santos Garage 44 miles east of Daggett to serve the Daggett district. The owner, long-time resident of the Todos Santos ranch, will offer gas and oils with mechanic Mr Mace from Los Angeles to handle motor troubles. Display advertisement appears in this issue. Barry was in town Tuesday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daggett District
Todos Santos
Daggett
E. D. Barry, Jr
Todos Santos Ranch
Mace
Los Angeles
Barry
Barstow Grammar School Head Marries In Ashville Letter
A June 20 1917 letter from Hattie Irwin Vaughan, Barstow Grammar School principal, describes a quick marriage in Ashville North Carolina. She and E Vaughan wed at seven pm in a hotel parlor with four witnesses and Dr Chas Wesley Byrd officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashville
N. C
E. L. White
Hattie Irwin-Vaughan
Barstow Grammar School
Los Angeles
Chas
Wesley Byrd
Town Topics Local notes from Barstow and surroundings
Bad Rush returned from Los Angeles after a ten day visit. Several residents, including Mrs. H. B. Hamilton and Mrs. Leggett, plan trips to beaches or Los Angeles this month. The Southern Sierras Power Co surveys progress for an extension. Cantelopes arrive. prices for poties and Star brands listed. Local theaters feature the Vidienee Company with strong reviews. Rev. Rae Marsh will lead the first sermon in Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bad Rush
Los Angeles
Southern
Sierras
Rae Marsh
Second Free Methodist Church of
Barstow
Summer Vacations Motoring Tips From Auto Club Touring Bureau
The Automobile Club touring bureau issues a list of recommended routes and scenic stops for a motorist summer. Readily posted roads guide travelers to Grand Canyon of the Colorado Sequoia and Grant National Parks and San Bernardino mountains with notes on grades and road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Club
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Barstow
San Bernardino Mountains
Mill Creek Canyon
Crimpers
Mill Creek
Crest
Victorville
Fair
Sequoia
Grant National Parks
Visalia
Three Rivers
Reedley
Sand Creek
Grant Park
Hume
Onion growers offered 40 cents per 100 pound sack
Governor Stephens asked the State Council of Defense to press the State Market Commission to probe onion growers in the San Joaquin valley who cannot sell their crops due to alleged over production. The commission is urged to activate its regulatory machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intorvice
Marketing Commission
State Council Out Defense
State Council of Defense
Barstow
Stephens
State Market Commission
San Joaquin Valley
North Western Pacific hunting and fishing folder offers maps and lodges
A new North Western Pacific folder targets sportsmen with hunting and fishing in Marin Sonoma Mendocino Lake Humboldt and Trinity counties. It features river lake and mountain scenes, a detailed line map, resort and lodge listings, and seasonal fishing notes. Mail the company for a free folder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Wester Pacific
Marin
Sonoma
Mendocino
Lake
Humboldt
Trinity
Largest wireless apparatus built in Palo Alto factory
The Federal Telegraph Co in Palo Alto is constructing what is described as the largest wireless apparatus in the world, highlighting the scale and ambition of the facility and its project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Alto
Federal Telegraph Co
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L. B. Henderson
Teeter Enene
Coc
Cees Rene
Superior Valley
Zenthoefer
Quinn
McMillin
Greer
Wheeler
Gouldin
Donald Henderson
J. C. Raftery
Red Cross Banifi Hance
Irwin-Vaughan
al Freyslaber
Riche
Me. Riche
O. B. Conaway
Charley Williams
Rich Richardson
J. C. Wheeler
W.D Riche
Ralph
Sivks
Imperial Valley
Mrs. Madgett
Vogt Dairy
Vogt
Art Bavington
Pauline
Mrs. Carter
Pasadena
White
del Mar
Donna Vieroy Theatrical Company
Vidienee
O Ro Winfield
Cate Lewis
Bop
Hills
Death Valley
Miss Marteseit
Wow. Liewa
Ard
TJ. Riley
Marguerite Wells
St. Jotnberry, VI
C. R. Goodsell
Verma
Goodsell
Paul
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