Desert Silver District Mining News and Clause of Caution
Mining and Other Topics from the Desert Silver District reports on the Nadine and Cook group sale, the 50,000 bond, and the Wright and Nadine interests. It notes the Bray-Bisbee shaft nearing 100 feet, Sill and Grady leasing progress, and potential purchase of the Kelly mine. Also covers a check scam, social visits, shaft contracts, ore shipments, rail freight changes, a Rand station petition, and local social events as of May 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventura County
Blanck and Kelly
Blackwater
Cook
Nadine and Cook
Bray-Bisbee
Sill & Grady
Sil & Grady Syndicate
Kelly
Bill & Grady
Madaline Hall
San Francisco
Watson
Mojave
Reuben Schmidt
Val Schmidt
Vienna
John W. Kelly
Ernest L. Blanck
Los Angeles
Camp
Harry Alderson
John C. Wray
Grady
Johannesburg
Santa Fe
Railroad Commission
Rand
Owengo
Silver Belt
Billy Anderson
Inyo-Kern
Mojave Desert
Changes in B U HS Faculty Prepare for Next Term
The High School teaching staff will drop to five with Miss Leona Paxton as principal. Mr. Thomas has resigned after six years leading the school since it opened and guided district support. Miss Thurman seeks a new position and no formal announcement on other teachers has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Paxton
Thomas
Thurman
Alfalfa Growers Meeting at Victorville
A meeting of the Alfalfa Growers of the Mojave River Valley will be held in Victorville on Saturday May 28 at 2 30 p m to perfect the Mojave River Valley Alfalfa Growers Association. Officers will be elected by laws adopted and a sales manager selected. All interested should attend as marketing alfalfa is vital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave River Valley
Victorville
Alfalfa Growers Association
Barstow Boys Triumph 9 to 6 Over Victorville in Saturday Game
High school notes describe a 9 to 6 victory for Barstow over Victorville, a well attended sophomore dance on May 20 closing the year’s social events, poor weather but lively crowd, and seniors preparing for commencement with an anticipated top class play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorville High
Barstow High
Barstow
Family notices and travels of local residents
Miss Edith Carrow visits her uncle Elmer Strohm as he conducts on the Mojave train and Joburg run. Mrs A W Moore leaves Los Angeles hospital for her sister’s home. Estell Roberts of Riverside visits the H L Millers. Hinkley Center Farm Bureau schedules a July 4 picnic to be announced. Mrs Jessie Dyer, Barstow visitor and Silver City Normal teacher, heads to Los Angeles for summer courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Carrow
Elmer Strohm
Strohm
Kingman
Mr. Strohm
Mojave
Joburg
A. W. Moore
Los Angeles Hospital
Los Angeles
Hinkley Center
The
Farm Bureau
Jessie Dyer
J.T. McMullen
Barstow
Governor Signs Bill Ending Vaccination Act in 1911
Governor Stephens signed the bill by Senator Crowley repealing the Vaccination Act of 1911. The act transfers smallpox control from local authorities to the State Board of Health, shifting the regulatory burden to the state agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Stephens
Crowley
State Board of Health
Barstow Hosts San Bernardino Chamber Visitors
The San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce delegation arrived in Barstow Saturday around 5:30 pm, hosted by the Barstow Chamber of Commerce. A picnic at the school yard turned festive despite a downpour, followed by a Victory Hall social with speeches, music, and dancing. Judge Rex B. Goodcell entertained with light stories before addressing the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Barstow Kiddies
Barstow
Superior Court of San Bernardino
Chamber of Commerce
Rex Goodcell
Victory Hall
Liberty Theatre
Connecticut
Congregational Observance and Scout Activities
The Sunday service featured a dramatic sketch What Would Jesus Do in the Home with roles filled by local participants and the pastor. Boy Scouts advance on the General Code for signaling, consider adding a drum for marching, and assist in welcoming San Bernardino visitors. A lantern slide lecture on China is planned for next Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Charles M. Sheldon
P. F. Johnson
Ila Lee
George Leak
Ek. A. Farrington
E. A. Farrington
A. EK. Patterson
Hoffman
Christ
Barstow
Father Carrolls 25th Anniversary of Ordination Mass
Barstow prepares for a MEMORIAL DAY Mass at St. Josephs church to mark Father Carrolls twenty fifth anniversary of ordination. A Solemn High Mass will be led by Rev. D R Carroll with clergy from Los Angeles Redlands Needles and county officials in attendance. Reverend George F Doyle will preach. Music by Joseph Mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Church
Father Carroll
Barstow
D. R. Carroll
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Stephen Cain
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Los Angeles
Edward J. Riordan
Church of the Nativity of Our Lord
T. J. Fitzgerald
Redlands
San Bernardino County
George F. Doyle
Needles
Joseph Mains
Judge urges county cooperation at desert growers gathering
The district attorney presses a joint effort among county chambers of commerce to boost regional progress. Judge Goodwell highlights shifts from cacti to orange groves and homes, praising desert land transformation. The meeting ends with dancing as visitors depart satisfied with the get-together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pluvius
Barstow Grammar School Graduation Plans and Honors
Arrangements for graduation at Liberty Theatre on Friday evening include diplomas presented by E L White to 11 Barstow graduates and 2 Palliser graduates. Miss Florence Colby to remain principal with assistants Lois Colby Myrtle Smytheram Gertrude Smytheram Stella Henning. Palliser students Minnie Gien Paul Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Theatre
L. White
Grammar School Board
Barstow
Palliser School
Polly
Palliser
Florence Colby
Lois Colby
Myrtle
Gertrude Smytheram
Stella Henning
Woody
Gertrude Smiley
Nancy Gilham
Grace Brinkerhoff
Evelyn Taylor
Mary
Martha Mitchell
Ila Lee
Howard Williams
Forest Vance
John and
Grant Hopper
Howard Pendleton
Myron Fisher
Lealie Fries
Frances Haws
The
Minnie Gien
Paul Hale
County Farm Bureau Marketing Efforts Across Deserts
Deputy Assessor T. M. Gilbert tours northern and eastern desert areas noting widespread valuation shrinkage and projected cuts in county appropriations. He warns of higher tax burdens amid low farm prices, high freight, and poor rainfall, urging economies and consolidation of activities. Local farm bureaus hold auctions and a tri county marketing group forms to boost collective selling and reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Gilbert
Glenn County Farm Bureau
San Joaquin Valley
Local Ball Club Fundraiser Lemonade and Candy Sale
Mrs. Young and Mrs. W Webster organize a candy and lemonade sale to support the ball club treasury at Sunday’s game. Several stores donated items and the two enthusiasts donate their time to the effort.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Desert Silver District
B. U. HS
Alfalfa Growers Meeting
H. L. Millers
Estell Roberts
Riverside
Mr. Johnson
Farrington
Monte Weeks
Fatty Arbuckle
Rex B. Goodcell
Judge Goodwell
Barstow Grammar School
E. L. White
Barstow School
Misa Colby
County Farm Bureau
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