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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
The piece condemns internal dissent and warns against interfering with general welfare. It argues that arrests of Barstow poolroom owners for license violations stemmed from spite and lack of public law knowledge, noting no warning was given as a prior case had.
The 6th inst election shows desert town residents favoring prohibition with Mel Leatherbury singled out as opposing. Local gossip notes moves to build a Salt Lake line, while residents discuss turkey farming prospects, mining outcomes, and several residents traveling to Los Angeles for business or health.
Mrs Bert Wilson visits Kansas after a sister’s death. Richardson Drew install a 65 acre alfalfa operation with new engine and pumping. DD M Towne tests water wells near Field Siding for Mr Scott of Los Angeles. Ben Esler installs a 25 h.p. engine with 20 ft deep, 7 ft diameter well and cement curb. A 40 acre alfalfa plan begins. Henry Gananer visits from San Bernardino and eyes Judson land. J A Deerow deepens a 20 ft cement pit and crews 25 ft more. Harvest starts June 6 on 859 acres of alfalfa. A farewell party at the school honored Miss Kotzu and Miss Jowlshy leaving for Los Angeles and coast. About 80 attendees endured games, music, dancing, and refreshments. The high point was Jesse Decrow eating his own cake amid playful derision.
The Oro Grande motion picture theatre opened Saturday May Ord under A A Franke to a full house. A dance followed the screening and will occur each Saturday night. The Oro Grande Orchestra led by A C Lester provided music for the event.
Calvert Wilson Attorney at Law compiles mining laws of the United States across Arizona California Nevada Oregon and Utah plus oil claim provisions. Fifth edition revised to May 1 1911 priced at 50 cents for sale at the Printer office Barstow.
Notice of assessment at one cent per share levied by the corporation’s board on its capital stock. Payment required to secretary PF Wilson at 405 Germain Building Los Angeles. Delinquent stocks on Monday June 2nd may be sold at public auction to cover the assessment and costs. First published Apr 25 with final date May 30.
Cracera Valley residents report new homesteads and water wells boosting prospects for a prosperous ranching community. Investors from Los Angeles stake desert claims near Crucero and Cronese Lake while irrigation water and a planned deep well drill arrive. A local school and post office are seen as key future needs amid rising settlement and watchful voters.
Albert Wilson of Los Angeles filed intention to prove desert land entry No Geuse for SRigshty section 07 town Ramee QW meridian in Los Angeles land office. Witnesses Elmer Riley Laura Ke. Peek Adelbert Cortrite Lilian M. Wilson attend the hearing on June 6 at 1 a.m. by Frank Buren Register. First publication May 16. Last publication June 13.
Albert C. Wilson of Hinkley California filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish his homestead claim in the Powashi Range area Wayne 2W 8. B. Meridian. The hearing will be held June 26, 1913 at Los Angeles with witnesses Elmer T. Riley Laura Kh. Peek Adelbert Cortrite and Ian Kh. Wilson. First publication May 16 last publication June 13.
California-Nevada Exploration Company announces a 0.5 cent per share assessment No 73 on all capital stock payable to Wilkie P Garrison treasurer at 39 South Raymond Avenue Pasadena. If unpaid by May 31 1913 the stock will be delinquent and sold at public auction on June 28 1913 at 2 pm to cover delinquency and sale expenses.
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