Hampton Leaving For Mexico To Sell Mining Safety Hook
John C. Wray reports Frank Hampton Williams plans a Mexico trip with Clyde Kupfle and Jack Fogarty to market the Safety Hook, tied to Val Schmidt's stake. The Randsburg Silver Mining Co. confirms a 100 000 share supplemental stock issue and a Sanderson claim purchase near the Foster group, with development on three levels at the Coyote mine and a one cent sale at White & Platt's drug store March 9-11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wray
Los Angeles
Cal
Epsom
Tod
Randsburg
Coyote Syndicate
John W. Kelly
Ernie Black
van Nuys
Mexico
Val Schmidt
Mexican Republic
Coyote
Randsburg Silver Mining Co
Alf Sanderson
Foster Group
Sanderson
Jones
Harry Alderson
Major French
J. H. Marra
John ©. Wray
Kelly Mine
Foster and Sanderson
Corporation Commission
Imade
Foster Ground
White & Platt’s
North Rand district eyed for diamond drilling and cross fracture prospecting
District Mining Engineer Chas Haley advocates diamond drilling in the North Rand area to test cross fractures near major dikes. He cites promising mineralization and past success in Oatman district. M A Newman and Haley visited Rand, touring mines and new companies. Their findings may draw California mining bureau attention and boost desert camp development prior to a Randsburg Chamber of Commerce meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reandsburg
North Rand
Atolia
Oatman
Chas. S. Haley
I, M. M. London
M. A. Newman
Chas
Haley
Newman
Los Angeles
California State Mining Bureau
Rand
California
Mining Bureau
Randsburg Chambers of Commerce
Blanck Wins in Suit for Kelly Mine Stock
A Los Angeles telegram reports E. L. Blanck won the demurrer in the Jack Nosser suit over Kelly Mine stock. The decision, handed down Monday, will affect ore body openings and overhead cost disclosures. Practical miners have acquired stock directly, signaling confidence in the Coyote ground amid February weather delays. Continued on last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanck
Kelly
Los Angeles
John C. Wray
Jack Nosser
Mining Journal
Randsburg
Pacific’ Coast
Desert Residents Attend Golden Spike Scene Near Vermon
Barstowites and desert residents joined Universal Co invitees at Manix for a desert shoot of a Buffalo Bill movie sequence. About 200 locals gathered as Art Acord and Duke Lee acted with Dorothy Woods and Ruth Royce. Union Pacific and Penn Central staff observed the event highlighting the 1869 rail link moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstowites
Universal Co
Manix
Buffalo Bill
Vermon
Universal
Art Acord
Duke Lee
Dorothy Woods
Acord
Ruth Royce
Jay Morley
Heavies
Buck Connor
Arthur Statter
Jack Lawton
Mike Boylan
Siddie Leminie
Union Pacific
T. C. Peck
PF. N. Adams
Gary Adams
Chas. Pike
W. Lincoln
Pullman Co
Frederick Wells
Penns
Lvania
Barstow Gossip and Local News Highlights
Town topics report Omaha visitors in Barstow on their southern journey to Los Angeles. Local illnesses, social visits, a Mexican film at Liberty Theatre, and a birthday party at Ag nes White’s home are noted. A high tragedy at the yard and community milestones round out a busy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Welek
Omaha, Neb
Barstow
Ed. Percher
Los Angeles
Liberty Theatre
J. W. Cole
Crain
Dagget Bridge
Dagget
Yerma
Barstow High Sees Baseball Revival After Blythe Game
Barstow High School wraps a season ending basketball clash in Blythe and shifts focus to a hopeful baseball season with many star players. Lewis Waynes, a loyal sophomore treasurer, will depart this week. Miss Metzger visited the Orange Show in San Bernardino. The operetta College Days drew praise and over six dollars was collected. A Las Vegas versus Barstow game is scheduled for Monday at 5 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Las Vegas
Barstow
Grammar School
Blythe
Barstow High
Lewis Waynes
Iigh
Lewis
Metzger
San Bernardino Grer
Dent Returns to Hill Dairy After Rail Job Loss
W. A. Dent returns to work at the Hill dairy following another setback in his railroad employment. Dent tends to find new work quickly after each job loss, underscoring his adaptability in the labor market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Dent
The
Hill Dairy
Dent
Party at Hicks Schoolhouse in Hicks district
Residents gathered at Hicks Schoolhouse for a Saturday night dance with a phonograph for music. Sk Richards Lord, Riley performed later, and guests included Mr. and Mrs. O Lemon, Mr and Mrs T F Higgins and daughter Sarah, Ruby Wilson, Mrs W D Riche and daughter Elsie, Messrs Smith and Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks District
Sk. Richards
Lord and Riley
Barstow
O. Lemon
T. F. Higgins
Sarah
Ruby Wilson
W. D. Riche
Elsie
Messrs
Smith and Erickson
Marriage Report From Los Angeles
Los Angeles reports the marriage of John McLeoud with no further details. White & Platt's drug store begins its annual three days sale on Thursday March 9. Peggy Wade of Randsburg appears in the Los Angeles Examiner popularity contest for girls earning a living. Voting coupons run daily in the Examiner. County residents thank Miss Wade for support in her behalf. Cut coupons, insert Miss Wade’s name, and mail to the Examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True’s Drug Store
Barstow
Cal
White & Platt Drug Store
Los Angeles
John McLeoud
Peggy Wade
Randsburg
Los Angeles Examiner
Examiner
Miss Wades
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hampton
C.N. Hnsender
J. H. Sloan
Nene Platts
E. L. Whites
Forst Dillinghams
F. G. Mitchells
Marty Meeks
L. . Tiernans
Riche
Ted Westers
Fletcher
Chas. Egan
Yermo
Greiners
I. William
Harry Haynes
Willard Wright
George Desking
R. W. Newhall
Daughter Layne
G. H. Leany
J. J. Piper
Adelaide Symons
San Bernardino
George Deskins
Leany
Deskins
Piper
Mr. Deskins
S.S. Hill
J. W. White
Agnes
Mildred Wester
Clarice Cleland
Opal Pichard
Virginia Wright
Dorothy Hunt
Lorraine
Harold Candlich
Hi. L. Mellon
Water
James Horton
Salt Lake
Peache, Nev
Daggett
Barstow Real Estate Co
R. E. Richards
Elks Lodge
Barestow
CC. F.arends
Ethel
Arends
Elmer Johnson
Barstow Union High School
Doran
Ham
Cole
Dunn
Silver Lake
Jack Hardwick
E. L. Mudgett
Miss Hinton
Todd School
Barstow, Cal
Santa Fe Reading Room
Society Serenaders
McMullen
Des Moines
Miss de Graff
White & Platt’s Drug Store
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