Victorville Notes on Ranch Irrigation and Local Happenings
C C Lewis plans an eight horsepower irrigation plant for his ranch with water abundant at twenty feet. three deep wells to be drilled near A A Whitlock ranch. J E Waddill returns from San Bernardino. N Vader’s horse injured by a fence jump, Dr. Orme may have saved it. KE Holland family relocated from Victorville. Victor Hall dances draw large crowds and enjoy success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Lewis
A. A. Whitlock
J. E. Waddill
San Bernardino
N. Vader
Dr. Orme
Rancho Verde
KE. EK Holland
Victorville
Victor Hall
May Day Picnic Enjoyed at Helen by Local Residents
About 45 people attended a May Day picnic in Helen this week. After an abundant repast the usual names were indulged and a pleasant time was enjoyed. Geo A Decrow traveled to Los Angeles last week to complete proof on his desert claim with M L Harding and J T Auchinachie as witnesses. M L Harding keeps 50 brown leghorn chickens as an experiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Geo. A. Decrow
Los Angeles
M. L. Harding
J. T. Auchinachie
Typhoid pneumonia cases and local illnesses note
Mrs. A. C. Wilson and her son suffer typhoid pneumonia and she went to the hospital Sunday. QO. S. Plotner traveled to Orange where Wm. Neale lies dangerously ill. J. F. Talley has been very sick. Smiddy & Fowler have completed the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Wilson
QO. S. Plotner
Orange
Wm. Neale
J. F. Talley
Smiddy & Fowler
Silver Lake Firm Buys Heath & Co Mercantile
Silver Lake s Brauer and Sons of Los Angeles have purchased the mercantile business from Heath and Company, acquiring stock and assets and assuming operations under new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lakes
Brauer & Sons
Los Angeles
Heath & Co
Diamonds Found Near Kramer Sparking Local Excitement
Residents report significant excitement over a diamond discovery near Kramer while teams search for oil land and mining properties. A failing water tank prompts concerns as residents abandon use of unsafe water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer
Social Events At Miss Waterman Home This Saturday
The N M E Club met at Miss A L Waterman's home last Saturday afternoon with chocolate cake and candy. Attendees included Miss Waterman Mitchell Craig Crooks and Young. The Whist Club enjoyed a pleasant evening at Mrs Forst Dillingham's on Wednesday. Mrs Deskins will host next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. E. Club
A. L. Waterman
Mollie Alf Weds Frederick Herris in Los Angeles
Miss Mollie Alf and Mr. Frederick 8 Herris married at the home of her aunt in Los Angeles on May 4. After a short visit with the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs Seymore Alf of Daggett they will sail May 10 for Manila to reside. The vets are working for a reversal of the breath that carried Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mollie Alf
Frederick
Herris
Seymore Alf
Daggett
Manila
Notice of Forfeiture on San Bernardino Mining Claims
J W Robison declares a $38.50 share due from Yo M Wiles regarding Big Bonanza Apex and Apex No 1 mining claims in Soda Lake District San Bernardino County California. If unpaid within 90 days of service or publication, interest will transfer to the undersigned per 1910 statutes. May 3 1911 Silver Lake California first publication May 5 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
San Bernardino County
State of California
Yo M. Wiles
Apex
Soda Lake
County of
San Bernardino
United States
Alfalfa and Population Notes From Barstow Area
Local column reports Pat Zanini cutting alfalfa, residents moving to Los Angeles and San Bernardino, and Barstow population around 1,100 per new census. Mentioned are business, mining, electric power, water rates, and local social events. Barstow progress topics include a proposed post office at Newberry and efforts for a Mohave river bed beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Zanini
Dudley
Los Angeles
Rush
San Bernardino
Otto C. Gentzer
Barstow
Justice Wadley
Constable Stuchberry
KE. T. Hillis
Waterman Ranch
Frank H. Snow
Petaluma Poultry Journal
E. R. Waite
Chas, Jones
Michigan
North American Oil Co
Hawes
C. T. Fowler
Todd
M. Duffy
S. B
W. H. Scott
Lancaster
Wells-Fargo Co
H. J. Pauuarp
W.H. Harold
M. A.I. E. E. Randsburg
George Carson
Atolia
E. Cumby
L. A
Gen. M’gr Wells
Santa Fe
Dr. Slocum
Melrose
Desert Chief Mining Company
John Samenfeld
A. Ferguson
Opal
al McRea
U.S
C. E. Johnson
Newberry
Minneola
Mohave
Leoni
White & Middleton
Filpot
W. M. Watkins
Stockton
T. O. Carter
Viola Young
Kramer
Fletcher
Bobo
Reedley
Ladies Aid Society
W. F. Dulgar
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judson
Parker
Stewart
Corner Third and Eats
Cal
Selz
Nobby
Henderson’s Department Store
W. H. Waki Barstow
Efield
California
Palace
Anheuser-Busch
Mosley’s
McRea & Co
A. B. Kinyon
Mgr
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