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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
1
A blaze at Jones Department Store in Barstow, near Harvey House, destroyed the dry goods shop owned by Mrs. Lillian Jones. Neighbors aided by Harvey House hose saved adjacent buildings. property insured for 6060. Cause unknown. business may resume after losses adjusted.
Mr. Mosier, district manager for Southern Sierras Power Company, warns youths about kite flying. Do not use any wire. only string is safe. Power lines carry 38 000 volts and a wire-kite could cause instant death. Parents should ensure only string is used.
Arthur C. Waggoner of the American Laundry operates modern laundry machinery at the Bauer and Slaton building on the highway. A new home industry fills a long felt want, offering shirt and paper collar laundering. Read their ad.
George Yick opened his cafe on the new highway with a Turkey dinner Tuesday. From four o'clock until nine o'clock the restaurant was crowded, Chinese baskets and palms added a festive air to the new cafe.
Miss Stella Cobb presents an illustrated lecture by B H Bearson on welfare and missionary work in Mexican settlements of Southern California at the Auditorium. The event is Friday May 22 at 8 pm and invites families and friends. Dr and Mrs de Lautour with son Edgar and Mrs Starky and the La Marshes enjoyed a motor trip to Paradise Springs Sunday.
Calvert will open the Barstow Bottling Works next week in Barstow, using a temporary location in the building that formerly housed Georg Vick on Main Street. Landmark setup signals new employment and local commerce activity for the community.
Last Friday evening Mrs Agnes Wright hosted sth grade pupils and six high school students at her north Barstow home for Virginia Wrights birthday. Music games and dancing filled the night with refreshments at 9 30. Names present include C B Pearce Marian Walsh Mary Francis Clarice Cleland Margaret Shuckhart Stella Smith Eileen Moore Virginia Wright Paul Duran Robert Wheeler Harvey Rowe Josef Arragon Elmer Clark Russell Meikle Bruce Coleman Ogden Platt Walter Evans Elmer Moore Henry Deschiler Mildred Wester Winnie...
Mrs E L White entertained a large party Friday night with eleven 500 tables. The hostess, aided by her sister Mrs Frank Burness of Los Angeles and sister in law Mrs N E F Platt, served refreshments. Pink and white decor highlighted brick ice cream and take. George Tenderson won high score, Walsh second, Sullivan delighted with two score prizes. Out of town guests included Mrs Frank Burness and Mrs Sloan Redondo Head houseguest Mrs Homer Martin Irene Peterson guest of Mrs George Sendersen.
A Barstow California note from May 16 1925 asks readers if the comics should continue being printed. The printer sought comments on continuing the colored comic section amid questions of demand and expense. A child and family letter expresses affection for the funnies and support for keeping them. Mr and Mrs Eastham are visiting Los Angeles this week.
Dr and Mrs A C Pratt welcomed as house guests over the weekend Dr C B Pratt and wife from San Francisco en route home from a motor trip to Denver Colorado Also visiting were Dr Hefty and Mrs Hefty and Miss Lillian Hefty of Los Angeles and Miss Ann O Neil of Savannah Georgia keeping weekend company at their home.
A baseball game is scheduled this Sunday on the diamond near the stock yards marking the first appearance of the new Barstow team. Local fans are urged to attend as the opening contest introduces Barstow to the regional league.
A large two story house belonging to the Crear family on the Verde ranche near Victorville was destroyed by fire this week. The origin of the blaze is not known.
Barstow’s northern Mojave riverbank hosts a two acre show garden owned by Mrs. A. Gilham. The thriving oasis, less than three years old, bears twenty fruit and shade varieties including peaches apricots pears and grapes. An ample electric pumped water supply sustains a thriving orchard and hedge with roses and numerous trees and vines.
Mrs Paul Sullivan visits friends in Needles and Kingman Arizona. Mr and Mrs George Deskins weekend in Los Angeles and San Bernardino. Barstow rail division HQ to be moved from Needles to Tarstow. Santa Fe contemplates cutting into Barstow rock for filling. About three hundred dollars sent out of town this month to boost the patrol in the county seat. Mr and Mrs Ed Pitcher motored to their cabin in Big Bear Friday then to Los Angeles and back home. Mrs S J Myers visited Los Angeles and San Bernardino this past week. Mrs J E Willis visiting friends in Los Angeles. Mrs George Henderson and daughter visited San Bernardino. C F Arends went to San Bernardino for National Old Trail meeting. Water Alf and Gilbert Millett returned from six weeks in Arizona. Owen Lake country reports indicate mining and milling activity. Dr de Lautour opens in new post office building Williams addition Monday.
D. C. Meikle was a business visitor in San Bernardino this week. Mr. and Mrs. LaMarst will depart Tuesday by motor for San Francisco. They will travel the inland route visiting Yosemite Valley and return by the coast road. Remember the Woman's Club card party at the Antler's Club rooms this Friday evening. Cards and refreshments. May 22. Open to the public.
Elmer Johnson Bud Willis and A PD Doran enjoyed an outing at Harnee this week. They motored via Rands hore to the land of the big fish. Miss Peterson, house guest of Mrs. George Henderson for two weeks, left Tuesday to visit Los Angeles and San Francisco before returning home to Oregon.
T M Gilbert of Ludlow traveled to Los Angeles and San Bernardino this week for business and attended the National Old Trail meeting set for Wednesday evening.
A group of youths motored to the Lee Jonas ranch near Newberry for a cheerful gathering. They enjoyed a lively evening of dancing and friendly conversation, reveling in a pleasant rural outing.
Barstow and other points on this side of the San Bernardino mountains have seen wintry weather over the past week with light showers reported on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Win E TWatchens received a telegram last week announcing his father had died in Hayward. He left on the next train for the north to attend the funeral.
The Miller couple moved into the new Melrose hotel in Barstow, joining the old townsite as fires scare residents. The hotel is newly furnished with a bath and toilet between bedrooms and multiple showers for guest comfort in a modern apartment held by Mr and Mrs Miller Geeney.
Mer and Mrs John Peacock mourn the death of their eldest son John Jack Peacock born in Scotland and aged under 28. He died after a long illness at the Barry ranch area with family nearby in Daggett Cemetery beside his late brother Richard. Services were held at home with Rev Mc Rae Barstow officiating as the community extends condolences.
Mr and Mrs JF Gauldin hosted a Sunday gathering with guests Dr J A Connell and Miss Gregory, both from Riverside, joining for a family event in the city.
Miss Thoris Elaine Farwell daughter of Mrs Emma Farwell of San Bernardino died at Amboy California May 18 1925 from tuberculosis. Born in Minnesota April 26 1966 she was taken to Amboy for her health and died after two weeks there Funeral services are to be held in San Bernardino.
A local notice invites young people to a Christian Endeavor Convention rally on Sunday May 24 at 1:00 p.m. in the grammar school. Delegates from San Bernardino will speak. invitations extend to Hinkley Daggett Yerma and Barstow youths to attend and unite with San Bernardino advocates. The event promises lively participation and welcomes all.
Dick Chilson reports stolen mining tools from a lead silver prospect about two miles east of Barstow. Other miners have also suffered similar losses.
About fifty members of the Barstow Hinkley and Warper Lake Woman's Clubs met at the Hinkley schoolhouse last Saturday. The chicken dinner at one o clock showcased cooperation among the three clubs and the programs drew talent from all groups. May they continue joining in larger projects and Farm Bureau held a well attended meeting at Trinkler schoolhouse Tuesday evening with movies and ice cream drawing a crowd. Seymour was elected director to take office in September as the last meeting until then. Ralston highlighted farm work benefits for youth and leaders. children's gardens show progress and prizes of five dollars for best watermelon and a calf for best garden spur competition.
Thousands of workmen and travelers have learned to appreciate the Santa Fe railroad reading room at Barstow. Visitors can admire luxurious gardens surrounding the Harvey House and the artistic railroad roundhouse garden with roses climbing twenty feet.
Students from Hinkley and Todd schools planned a joint closing gathering at Hinkley on Wednesday and Friday featuring indoor baseball, sack races, three legged races, and other games. Hinkley leans mixed gender while Todd skews male. Spelling contests, a Calico trip, and a picnic at Mr Hills were noted events this year.
Harper Lake DD W Troxell finished his house on the homestead north of the lake. Joseph Ward, a veteran prospector, spent last week with the Speak ers. I L Moore received a new hay baler for the York Ranch. Winkley and Harper Lake residents enjoyed a Davis home evening with ice cream and music. Fred Yeary was called to Santa Ana after his father’s death. Chas R Kelsey left for home in Los Angeles after two weeks with the Davises.
Dillingham Brothers use an inside news page to highlight important commodities while Smuin Grocery uses the comic section to deliver store information.
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