Barstow Tutor Weds Bakersfield man in intimate ceremony
Barstow teacher Miss Stella Hennings wed Bakersfield’s Mr. Wm Harold Hull at the Speakman home in Bakersfield. Rev McRae officiated with Miss Netzger at the piano. Barstow guests included Miss Smitheram and others as the couple began a northbound honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hennings
Barstow
Harold Hull
Bakersfield
Speakman
Smitheram
Hull
Barstow Grammar School
McRae
Gouldin
Gon. Herbert
Gertrude
Myrtle Smitheram
Jessie Metzger
Lenwood Hears T. C. Stevens Lead City Improvements
Lenwood begins a major upgrade as T. C. Stevens leads development this Thursday. Ornamental shade trees to line all streets, new poles transformers and wiring for pumping plants and town lights by Southern Sierras Power Company. P. W. Willett supervises camp ground expansion, new buildings rise, stock procured in Los Angeles for store. Water pipes to serve several ten acre tracts near the Sweaten place as new buildings rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenwood
T. C. Stevens
Southern Sierras Power Company
P. W. Willett
Los Angeles
Yermo Approves $10,000 School Bond Issue by Wide Margin
A Yerme report states voters approve a $10,000 bond issue to build and equip a new school house with sixty in favor and one against, reflecting strong community support for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yerme
All Autos Must Display New State License
Figures from Sacramento and branch offices show about 500000 automobile registrations up to Monday. Total registrations for 1922 amount to 22894. Over 300000 motorists must register this week or face a 25 percent penalty for failure to apply by March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Department
The New Four-Door Sedan An Easy Riding Car
A Barstow report describes the new four door Ford sedan as the easiest riding car yet. It weighs only about 200 pounds more than the touring model and features aluminum construction, a raised lowered window system, electric top light, and secure interior locking with an external Yale lock. The Len Crooks family receives one of the sedans from the Barstow New Garage during an Antlers Club dance Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenwood
Len Crooks Famly
Barstow
Barstow Rom
Sudden Death at Santa Fe Telegraph Station
Paul L. Barrios, telegraph operator for the Santa Fe at Laviee station east of Barstow, fell ill Wednesday afternoon and died shortly after on the way to a Los Angeles hospital. He was removed from a train at Barstow and died of acute indigestion. The body was cared for by Barstow Undertaking Parlors and shipped to Los Angeles for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. Barrios
Santa Fe
Laviee
Barstow
Company
Los Angeles
New Star Touring Cars Arrive This Weekend in Barstow
Mr. Spoor from San Bernardino and partner Mr. Yerxa announce a new Star touring car and a Durant touring car in Barstow for Saturday and Sunday. Advertisement in this issue invites sales emphasis on quality over price, with the Star priced in the Ford class. Antlers Club dance Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Spoor
San Bernardino
Mr. Yerxa
Barstow
Ford
Mrs Hardy Hosts At Antlers Bridge Club
On Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock the Bridge Club met at the Harvey House apartment of Mrs Ralph Haan for an afternoon of cards. Winners were Mrs Paul Martin and Mrs Homer Martin. Mrs Haan served cherry short cake and coffee at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Ralph Haan
Harvey House
Paul Martin
Homer Martin
New Capital Eyes Barstow Site Along Old Trail Highway
Out of town investors from Los Angeles visited Barstow seeking a location to start business along the new highway. They plan to acquire the Charles Williams corner to erect a garage hotel and general store if terms are agreed.
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Barstow
Los Angeles
Chas. Williams Corner
Wid
Santa Fe Plans New Freight House at Barstow Site
Santa Fe has received steel rails in Barstow for laying new tracks on railroad property near the Congregational church west of the present row of houses. Plans call for a new freight house sheds and a new office building but no moving orders have been issued yet so the start date is unknown.
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Barstow
Santa Fe
Congregational Church
Items of Interest in Barstow and Surroundings
Barstow residents and visitors figure in a roundup of local happenings. Mrs B C Anderson and Dr Anderson visited. Mrs Walter Mudgett and Mrs Joe Rankin were among Los Angeles visitors. J W White slowly recovers from a serious illness. George Roth plans a swimming pool and dance pavilion. public camp ground work underway. Several Barstow residents traveled to San Bernardino and Riverside for business and social visits. True drug store break in. a thief stole small change and a watch. C E Kendrick named postmaster at Rex Nevada. formerly Barstow postmaster. Elks lodge plans in Pomona and Oakland. Editor Al Murphy of Beverly Hills News injured by an explosive package. KKK threats noted on cover of an anonymous note.
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George Roth
al. Murphy
Beverly Hills News
TNT
KKK
Grammar School Notes Washington's Birthday Program
Waterman grammar school observed Washington's birthday with a program by pupils featuring a flag salute the Star Spangled Banner and essays on George Washington. First through fourth grades performed songs recitations and a march with flags before dismissal.
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Waterman Grammar School
Wahington
Washington
George Washington
Donald Marvin Ian
Bruce Coleman
Russell Meikle
el Betty Stubbs
Mt. Vernon
Market Lazenby
Men Moore
George
Joe Carbajal
America
Ruth Crilly
Goose Island
Gramar School
Gertrude Smitheram
Irene Sluman
Miss Sluman
Hennings
Sloan Pool Hall Sold to Glendale Man
The Union, operated in recent years by J. H. Sloan, has been sold by his widow to P. L. Lincoln of Glendale. Lincoln and Mrs. Lincoln have moved from Glendale and reside in the Carter houses. Lincoln takes possession with assistance from Jack Thoma and Claude Whatley, who have run the business since Sloan’s death.
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Union
J. H. Sloan
P. L. Lincoln
Glendale
Lincoln
Carter Houses
Jack Thoma
Claude Whatley
John Sloan
Dance at Barstow Auditorium Saturday Night
Saturday night March 3rd the Antlers Club will hold a good time dance in Barstow auditorium. Hays of the L A A Club orchestra Wills will play saxophone and Chas Brass of Santa Monica will play violin. Piano drums and a six piece orchestra expected. The most fun you ever had for a dollar and ladies free.
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Antlers Club
Barstow
Hays
L.A. A
Chas. Brass
Santa Monica
Puen
Haan Hosts Bridge Club Evening Highlights
Mrs. Haan entertained the bridge club on Tuesday with Ralph Haan winning the gents prize at the weekly Elks gathering. Mrs. Joe McCue of Daggett captured the ladies prize a dresser scarf. Billy Ryan drew the lucky number for a present. Hostesses planned by Mardy and Miss Dillingham were thwarted by Miss Dillingham's return from Los Angeles, so Mrs. Hardy hosted a midnight luncheon. Mr Hays of Los Angeles and Mr Johnson provided piano selections and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Haan
Joe. McCue
Daggett
Billy Ryan
Mardy
Jean Dillingham
Miss Dillingham
Los Angeles
Hardy
Mr. Hays
Mr. Johnson
Tramp murderer captured near Ludlow on Santa Fe train
Ludlow reports a tramp who killed his own brother two years ago fled at Ash Hill after a cattle man eyewitness. Deputy Sheriff W S Cahill detained him. The youth, nineteen, recently escaped reform school in Oklahoma. Also noted are town events including a new player piano arrival, masque ball with costumes, prizes, and visitors. The Tigers edged the Antlers in a Sunday ball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Hill
W.S. Cahill
Ludlow
Oklahoma
Benny Horton
Horton
T &T
Benny
Town Hall
San Bernardino
Clooney
Jack Sherraden
Hugh MecPee
Wilson
Goldfield
Cahill
Los Angeles
Ficholtz
Sperry
McCall
Percival Smith
Tigers
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Yermo
Mrs. Hardy
B. C. Anderson
Dr. Anderson
Walter Mudgett
Joe Rankin
J. W. White
Mr. Lopez
Power Company
Riverside
BP. G. Dresse
T. M. Drummond
Superior Valley
Walter Roberts
Mc. FE. Furlow
G. W. Vance
Vernon Wilder
Interstate Telegraph Company
U. S. Power Company
Elks Lodge
Pomona
Oakland
City
Porst Dillingham
Victorville
Elizabeth Forrest
San Francisco
Bay City
T. F. McCue
True’s Drug
C. E. Kendrick
Union Pacific
Rex
Nevada
U. P
P. O
Kendricks
Gilham
R. F. O’brien
C. B. Howell
Mojave
J. O O. Paulson
George Branch
8. E
Bob
la Platte Prospect
H. L. Miller
Melrose Hotel
Wallace
Mrs. Miller
Beach
C. FE. Weedman
Larson
Helen
Burton Leak
Mr. Leak
Round House
P.L. Strains
Mimmshroll
Miss Bell
J. L. Diessl
Grammar School
Sloan Pool Hall
Glendale Man
Barstow Auditorium
Mrs. Haan
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