Turner Ranch Victim Ends Life In Victorville
The funeral for Robert Turner aged 2 who shot himself with a rifle on the Turner ranch near Victorville was held Tuesday at 2 pm in Victorville. An inquest by Under Sheriff McLain found the death injury was self-inflicted. Turner, a California pioneer born in Pennsylvania, arrived via the Nicaragua route in 1864 and again in 1877, contributing to Victorville’s development with a hotel store and post office.
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Robert Turner
Turner Ranch
Victorville
Stephens & Son
San Bernardino
G. McLain
Turner
Pennsylvania
California
Nicaragua
Marysville
Mojave River
John C. Turner
Turner & Son
Board of Supervisors
San Bernardino County
P. H. Leahy
Niles Turner
Charles Wilson
Angel Wreck on Santa Fe Train Delays Travel
The Angel Wrecked The Angel, the crack train of the Santa Fe between Los Angeles and San Francisco, was wrecked between Hink ley and Barstow about 4 a m Wednesday. No one was hurt. One journal on the engine broke causing a derailment. A wrecker restored the train and service resumed about 9 30 a m.
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Angel
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Hinkley
Barstow
Aeroplane Lands at Needles After San Diego Flight
R B Lewis, aviator with Aero Club of America, landed here at noon Saturday after a San Diego to Washington leg. He refueled, checked the engine, then left Fenner at 4 20 pm to cool the motor. He continued to Plute four miles away at 4 28 pm with engine trouble and went to Needles for repairs.
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R. B. Lewis
San Diego
Washington
Aero Club of America
Fenner
Plute
Ile
Needles
Arizona Man Arrested in Barstow Over Vehicle Dispute
Arizona man A D Lynd, arriving in Barstow to return to Tombstone, was involved in a mortgaged fundtion from Douglas. Lynd, claiming he sought his wife in Los Angeles, took the car with a balance due, and may settle. Deputy Sheriff Ed Harris wired from Tombstone to Victoriaville to arrest him.
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Cross
Barstow
Tombstone
Ariz
A. D. Lynd
Douglas
Mr. Lynd
Los Angeles
Mr. Lynch
Victorville
Ed Harris
Wheat for the Bride and a Busy Dagger Reduction Plant
In England the custom of throwing wheat over the bride is noted alongside the Dagger Reduction Company's effort to bring a large new plant online as silver climbs toward the dollar.
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England
Dagger Reduction Company
New Camp Goldstone Growth Spurs Big Mines Push
Goldstone ore field expands with seven operating properties and rising vein. Capt. J. A. Hassell brings in equipment from New York, while Lucky Find and Red Bridge groups draw offers over fifty thousand dollars. Barstow sees influx of investors, repairs, and housing strain as Mansfield reports booming activity.
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J. A. Hassell
New York Capital
Red Bridg Mining Company
Redfield Brothers & Bridgeman
Big Drumm
Red Bridge
Barstow Woman Ends Life In Gunshot Despondency
Lucy F. Luard age about 25 wife of L B Luard died after shooting herself Saturday evening at 6 30. Despondency over ill health cited as cause. Husband found body, inquest held, verdict ruled death by gun wound. Survived by two sisters in Los Angeles. Burials arranged in Los Angeles.
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Lucy F. Luard
Luard
Ed. Harris
McLain
First Annual Ball A Success In Mojave Valley Elks Lodge
The Mojave Valley Elks held their first annual ball at Sloan's Hall in Barstow last Friday night. Attendees represented from San Bernardino to Ludlow filled the hall with Elk colors, drama, songs, and dancing into the early hours. The San Bernardino Lodge No. 836 supplied the music, and an entertainment committee from Barstow, Ludlow, Vermo, Victorville coordinated the event, praised as a memorable early Elks milestone.
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Mojave
John Sutcliff
T. J. O'Hara
J. W. McLaughlin
Barstow
E. W. Settles
Ludlow
A. C. Lester
Victorville
Il. A. Haynes
Vermo
Thomas F. Mc-Cue
The
Elks
Funeral of Noted Local Man Draws Wide Tribute
The second cousin Perry Petty kept diaries and challenged reminiscences, becoming known for his habit. His funeral drew a large crowd from miles around, reflecting respect for a conscientious man and the proof that he was truly deceased.
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Perry Petty
H. H. Harsh
Kansas City Star
Strange Storehouses of Birds Nests in Shrubs
The New York Tribune notes that mice store hazelnuts and bittersweet berries in bird nests near hazelnut bushes and bittersweet vines. White footed mice and meadow mice visit these storehouses regularly and may even reuse nests, covering them with dried grass and inner bark to create a nest for themselves.
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New York Tribune
California and Local News Roundup From State Counties
In Yuba county vines and trees were planted including Thompson seedless grapes and almonds. Louis A. Fortune is to be hanged July 21 at San Quentin for murders near Oxnard. Reclamation district 1600 in Yolo county hires Olympia Dredging Co. to work the river levee. The California Grape Protective Association plans ten June meetings in Fresno county opposing the second prohibition amendment. A Japanese association in Los Angeles helps 150 displaced by a village fire. Mrs. Leonard Prior’s arm swelling was treated to avoid amputation. Sacramento exhibitors shift to a booth with motion pictures at the Butte County Fair. A Los Angeles nursery owner and family were restrained by robbers, who stole $60 and cooked breakfast before leaving. Chico plans a $60,000 bond for a new high school, election June 17. Assemblyman McCray files reform petitions with 814 names. Indiana Ranch cemetery near Marysville is now officially located. Tulare county growers form the Tulare County Canning Peach Growers Association. Peach prices set for Tuscan wings, cling varieties, and freestones. Happy Valley Land and Water Co requests a rehearing of railroad rate case. valuation challenged.
Starlings Sleep Packed Together In Quarrels Over Food
Starlings are described as extremely quarrelsome over food and tend to sleep together at night in tight groups, likened to peas in a pod. The behavior highlights their social cohesion despite conflicts.
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Goldstone
Arizona
Reedall
Capt. Hassell
A. A. Turner
John A. Pirtle Company
Pirtle Company
John Symons
Springfield
Mass
B. D. Ward
Mansfield
State News
Yuba
Thompson
Louis A. Fortune
San Quentin
Peter Furrer
Trustees of Reclamation District
Yolo County
Olympia Dredging Company of
California Grape Protective Association
Fresno County
Leonard Prior
Sutter County
Sacramento
C. Osaka
Osaka
Chico Board of Education
C. C. McCray
Witherow
Redding
Indiana Ranch
Tulare County
Visalia
Philip
Orange
Lovell
Muir
Happy Valley Land and Water Company
Shasta County
Railroad Commission
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