San Bernardino Talks Of Reorganizing Supervisorial Districts
A scheme circulates among San Bernardino politicians to add Highlands area to Butler's district. The large district already holds ten times the territory and roads of the other four, making single supervision impractical. Supporters claim county division would restore home rule and prevent overreach. Local business leaders oppose extending Mohave Valley and Desert trade to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Highlands
Butler
Mohave Valley
Desert
Money Orders at Gilhams iovery Wells Fargo
A brief notice urges customers to call Gilhams iovery for Wells Fargo money orders, emphasizing the service and contact point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilhams
Wells-Fargo
Barstow Laundry/Equipment Sold to George Yick
George Yick announces purchase of Wong Man’s laundry business goods and two Barstow buildings with possession set for Monday April 1 1912. He disclaims Wong Man’s debts unless notified by April 15 1912. Barstow California March 27 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong Man
Barstow
George Yick
Calif
Geese and Ducks for Sale and Local Housing Notes
Geese and ducks offered with White Emden geese at 3 dollars each eggs 2 dollars per six and 3 50 per dot goslings half a dollar each. White Mammoth Pekin ducks eggs and ducklings. Real estate mentions new cottages and several North Barstow lots with developers Nicklin Parks and ODay active on remodeling and lot sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Gay
Los Angeles
North Barstow
Geo. B. Parks
Arthur L. Doran
J. W. O’day
G. Nicklin
Cattle and Alfalfa Listings From Mohave River Ranches
A Mohave Valley paper lists cattle ranchers from Cottonwood to Hesperia with cattle on hand, noting Victor Ranch 400, Rancho Verde 500, Samuel Rogers 65 and other names, plus orchard tracts near Victorville. It asks readers to compare printers and send $1 for six months if they win a prize. It also advertises well drilling services by W M Dutton of Victorville and bids to Barstow Heights for a 75 to 100 foot well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohave River
Cottonwood
Hesperia
Rancho Verde Co
Victor Ranch
Arrowhead Co
Samuel Rogers
Richardson Bros
John Bennette
Niles Turner
Peter Herlick
H. D. Carden
T. Auechinachie
W. H. Robinson
Ben Essler
Victorville
Mohave Valley
Desert
Barstow Hights
Talmadge & Clark
Arrowhead Coose
Martin & Swarthout
Peter Herlie
John Bennette Rae
Wm. Robinson
Carrie E. Bennett
Harley Clark
Ben Eesler
Martin McInnis
H. A. Thrall
J. B. Bledsoe
James Goulding
Carl McNew
Victor
Alcott & Billingsley
Local notices and arrivals at Victorville area
Chas F Sheridan files a home stead in Section 18 and arrives with household goods. Mills, lumber, and mining notes amid town activity. Residents report rain, green valleys, and potential new voting precinct. Stray burro, real estate listings, and local business notices supplement community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Sheridan
Steele Bros
Arthur E. Hull
Tom Stewart
Holcomb Valley
Frank Miller
L. A
Victorville Hall
H. E. Cromas
Monrovia
J. L. Mandeville
Santa Fe
Frank Wheeler
Wheeler
Ocean Park
Walter Byrne
F. B. Daley
Byrne Auto
M. J. Carlson
So. Pasadena
N. Vader
James Goulding
Lucerne Valley
Hardy’s
Barstow Theater Presents Four Reels of Newest Pictures
Barstow Theater shows four reels of latest moving pictures each night with Wednesday Saturday and Sunday evenings. Social dance Saturday night after the show features piano by Miss Templeton and drums by Mrs. K. C. Lee, manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow Theatre
Women on School Boards Across States and Counties
Women serve as superintendents and on school boards in several districts. Arrowhead’s entire board is female. Oro Grand, Upland, and Manuel each have women board members. New districts like Goffs open with 20 pupils, while Silver Lake has none. A new district needs 15 pupils ages 5 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowhead
Deerow
Oro Grand Board
Upland
Manuel
Goffs
Silver Lake
McPherron
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Barstow
L. K
EK. L. Mudgett
John Carroll
M. Emily Goodwin
Hotel Melrose
Railroad Station
P. O
W.M. Dutton
W. M. Dutton
George Brown
Clifford Crooks
Ls Rue
Spirella
Peter Herrick
Apple
Lucerne and
Holcomb Valleys
W. J. Fifield
Mesa
Oro Grande
Needles News
H. E. Carmichael
Dr. Reese
Needles
Oscar Anderson
Pete LeSage
Avawatz
Death Valley
Avawatz Mountains
J. W. Robison
Jos. A. Thomas
Grant’s Pass
Oregon
Gilham’s Grocery
Portland Cement
Golden State Portland Cement Co
Henderson
DEP
Hinkley News
C. W. Raymond
Pasadena
J.B. Vaile
Claremont
B. F Dake
Frisco
Mr. Vaile
Hinkley
B. C. Anderson
Viaduct
Union Church
Wm. T. Hendrey
Sloan & Hart Bldg
E. R. Waite
Barstow Drug Store
J.O. White
M.D
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!