Mining and social notes from Mojave era district
John C. Wray reports on ore transport costs and best locations for melting operations near Mojave overviews: rail lines Santa Fe and Owengo branch of Southern Pacific tie Kern San Bernardino Inyo counties. He notes failures of low grade mine strategy and highlights Silver Horde Lease and Randsburg Silver Mining progress with shaft work near 175 feet and sulfide indicators. The piece also recounts Elks dance in Rand district social life, Johannesburg building progress, Heller opening pool room and cafe, and prospects for St Elmo district mining with six claims near readiness for development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave
Santa Fe
Owengo
Southern Pacific
Kern
San Bernardino
Inyo County
Ien
Silver Horde
Herkelrath-Carroll and Associates
Randsburg Silver
Sam Morris
Randsburg
St. Elmo
Sail operators revive mining as small mines rebound
The article notes a revival in western mining as the small operator and prospector return to the field. Development work resumes in Colorado, California, Nevada and other states, boosting aggregate tonnage and keeping smelters open. Mining resumes contributing to western wealth and employment, with encouragement urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
California
Nevada
Randsburg to Present Twilight Alley Operetta
Randsburg school plans an operetta titled Twilight Alley to be staged May 19 at Miners Union Hall. The event showcases student performers and musical numbers in a community evening of entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randsburg
Miners Union Hall
Lower Power Rates To Benefit Farmers
The Railroad Commission ordered a rate cut for Southern Sierras Power in Riverside and San Bernardino counties effective May 1. Agricultural customers may see up to a 20 percent reduction for high voltage service, with an average system reduction near 5 percent. New rate forms favor energy based charges with minimums and optional schedules, plus six monthly installments from May to October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Sierras Power Company
Riverside
San Bernardino
Railroad Commission
Great Tennessee and Washington Picnic Reunion Day
All residents of Tennessee are invited to a statewide reunion under the Tennessee State Society on Saturday May 20 1922 at Sycamore Grove Park. All residents of Washington are invited to a statewide reunion under the Washington State Society on the same date and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Tennessee State Society
Sycamore Grove Park
Washington
Kramer Consolidated 611 Legal Notice of Assessment
At a May 15 1922 board meeting Kramer Consolidated 611 levied assessment No 97 of one half cent per share on capital stock payable to secretary H L Hubbard in Los Angeles. Unpaid by June 26 1922 stock will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction. if unpaid by July 17 1922 sale timed for 2 p.m. to cover delinquent assessments costs. First pub May 1 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Helman
Los Angeles City
Los Angeles County
California
H. L. Hubbard
Seey
EL. W
Inspection of Electric Pole Lines Seeks Safer Utilities
The Railroad Commission begins statewide inspection of all electric pole lines to remove hazardous conditions and strengthen enforcement of safety laws for utility workers and the public. New inspectors have been hired to conduct the work in line with a policy stated at a recent hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Railroad Commission
Commission
Santa Rosa voters approve 241000 bond for two grammar schools
A heavy turnout in Santa Rosa authorized a bond issue of 241000 to fund two new grammar schools. The ballot outcome signals strong support for local education infrastructure amid a string of regional developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa
Notice of Patent Application for Black Hawk Mining Claims
The Black Hawk Tungsten Mining Corporation filed for patent for 1500 to 1500 linear feet of multiple lodes in the Atolla Mining District San Bernardino California with surface ground up to 600 feet wide. The application, Mineral Survey No. 5562 and 5569, names sections 29 and 30 in Township 30 South Range 41 East Mt. Diablo Meridian, lists net area 9.669 acres for certain lodes and totals 105,175 acres. Adjoining claims include Redondo Pete Lode Anger, Ingleside, Attila Lode and St Helena Lode. Opposing claims must be filed within nine weeks in Barstow California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Tungsten Mining Corporation
State of California
West Sixth Street
San Pedro
California
Peter Lux
United States Land Office
Independence
Government of
United States
Parvo
Atolla
County of
San Bernardino
Range
Mt. Diablo
Cor. No. 1
M.D.M
Cor. No
Long's Folly Lodge
Wit
Sur
Redondo Pete Tode
Long's Folly Lode
Cor
Riis
Cor. Gree Corner
Redondo Pete Lode
Vey No
St. Helena Lode
Register of the United States Land Office
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Land Office notice 1922
Department of the Interior notice from Los Angeles announces Jim Boyd Hopper of Water California filed intent to prove up a homestead claim on Sept 14 1920 entry No 033444 for N44 Sec 7 Township 4k S B Meridian before the Register and Receiver A S Land Office Los Angeles at 9 00 am June 22 1922 Witnesses: Lewis W Page Claud Smith Harold L Mellon Henry G Tienken all of Water California First published May 18 1922 Last published June 45 1922 B F Groves Register Non coal No withdrawals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S Land Office
Los Angeles
Calif
Jim Boyd Hopper
Water
Californian
S. B. Meridian
Register and Receiver
A. S, Land Office
California
Lewis W. Page
Claud Smith
Harold L. Mellon
Henry G. Tienken
B. F. Groves Register
Notice of Homestead Claim filed by Henry G Tienken
Department of the Interior notice from Los Angeles May 11 1922 states Henry G Tienken of Water California filed intent to claim land described as Lot 2 of NW quadrant and SW2g Sec 18 T9N R4E 8B Meridian. Witnesses Claude Smith HL Melton C W Wright Perry E Clinkinbeard all of Water California. Claims hearing at 9:00 am on the 2nd before Register and Receiver. First publication May 18 1922 last publication June 15 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Los Angeles
California
Henry G. Tienken
Water
Calif
Register and
U. 8. Land Office
Clairoont
Claude Smith
HL. Melton
W. Wright
Perry BE. Clinkinbeard
Notice of Non-Responsibility on Leased Claims
The undersigned owners who leased Silver Moon and Bell Brown claims refuse responsibility for any labor materials or accounts charged against the named claims. E HERKELRATH and Estate of George T S Wellden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Moon
Bell Brown
E. Herkelrath
George T. S. Wellden
Notice of Forfeiture for Kern County Mining Claims
Coalinga Mining Association notified Myrt Kotalsky that it spent $300 in labor and improvements to hold the Gimlet Monte Carlo and Chanter Jode claims for 1920. If she does not contribute her share within ninety days after service or publication, her co-ownership will vest in the association. Date of first publication March 30, 1922. June 29, 1922 was final publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of California
County of
Kern
Myrt Kotalsky
Coalinga Mining Association
Gimlet
Monte Carlo
Recorder
Kern County
Bakersfield
United States
E. 8
Chatfield
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Hand District Mining
John C. Wray
Rand Silver District
Johannesburg
Portland
George Heller
Goldfield
Heller
Tex Rickard
Ged Ifield Palace
Heiler
Brown
Potter
Tcandsburg
West
Sacramento
George Robert Davis
Pacific Division
United States Geological Survey
San Francisco
H. C. Rowe
Robert W. Hensel
Compton
Imogen Kirk Molinard
Alameda
W. R. Molinard
Concord
del Paso Country Club
Frank Ruhstaller
City Trustees of
Gridley
William Desmond Taylor
Deglet Noor Date Growers’ Association of India
Rams Horn
Jackson
Police Detective Bureau of
J. J. Smith
Folsom
Folsom Penitentiary
Lawrence Ford
Liscom Hill
Blue Lake
Ford Ranch
State Railroad Commission
Pomona
Bryan Lode
Queen Lode
Long's Folly
Lode
Oliver C. Harper
Register
O. R. W. Robinson
C. R. Naff
International Bank Bldg
Cal
Parsto
Barstow
B.C. Anderson
S. L. Benson
DR. Davis
Barstow, Cal
6Th& Figueroa S
B. Clark
A. P. Ring
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