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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1910
Page
3
Barstow Chamber of Mines and Industries votes to invite the general public to its Thursday 20th inst meeting for a discussion on the advisability of County Division. Residents from Mohave River Valley and surrounding deserts are urged to consider the issue. Lusin J. Henderson.
Todd News notes Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Zachary and son Harry from Reedley visiting their daughter Mrs. J. J. Clark in Todd. Government Lands listing describes a large tract near railroad with level fertile soil and water, plus relinquishments and consignments. For details contact A. C. Wilson care Barstow Printer Barstow California.
Hawes Oil Fields Kramer Con. Oil Co. works to clear tools from the hole as President Hamilton says the well will soon be cleaned. The Box Company and Petre and Reed expect to begin drilling in the near future.
Bakersfield sheriff raided 31 joints selling opium as authorities tighten narcotics enforcement. Government plans a representative visit to assess oil fields and propose amendments to oil development rules. If Interior Department does not adjust recent rulings, Congress may enact new laws governing oil land locations.
A letter questions county Supervisors delay in installing desert road and watering place posts. It notes Aubrey says the State provides posts if counties install them and suggests forming a desert county to drive progress.
Mojave Frank W. Westland of Los Angeles reportedly fell from a moving train at Mojave and suffered a fatal head injury. Officials investigate circumstances of the accident and identify the deceased.
Salt Lake route can achieve a one percent grade via Barstow Mohave River to San Bernardino. A three percent grade is best from Daggett south via Stoddard’s Well. The era favors the steepest grades as the most efficient line wins.
Hinkley Wm. Hunter, who runs a ranch here, left Monday for San Fernando and expects to return next week. Joseph Harmon is reported unloading emigrant car at Hinkley siding and J. S Gibbs is expected to arrive soon with an emigrant car.
The Ludlow La Camarada Club in Ludlow Cal hosts a Halloween dance from 8 30 p m to 3 a m in Club rooms with refreshments at midnight. Trains west or east leave around 3 30 a m to enable travel home. A 14th Friday dance with Mr Howard Hill providing music follows as part of a season of events.
Advertisement line invites readers to buy or sell items in the local column at five cents per line, signaling affordable classified space for community notices and small ads.
The report lists various regional happenings including dairy demands, a contract for 80 acres to be cleared and seeded to alfalfa for Mr. Burger of L A, and Frank Knox hired for ditch work for Mohave River Land and Water Co. Developments include Victor Lassall preparing equipment for Rose mine, a family addition in Yermo, and social visits between L A and nearby towns. Salt Lake railroad improves town water service as residents travel for work and visits.
Large Lots Cheap Crooks addition to Barstow north of the new Santa Fe hotel and station is now being platted into lots. For information call on T. G. Nicklin.
Mrs. Dudley and child arrived Saturday from Los Angeles and plan to make this their home. George Martin and brother recently came from Nebraska enroute for Gold Valley. Mark Grimmell returned to Los Angeles. Rock Springs Cattle Co shipped three carloads. C D LeSuer, five months at Paris mine, to begin assessment work at Needles. Jorgeson from Vancouver B C eyeing local properties. C H Kreidler temporary track walker east of here. Weather very cold. S Yates cattleman in for hay and supplies.
Notice states no responsibility for labor or materials on the Desert Butte Black Butte and Crown Point quartz claims two miles southwest of Kilbeck siding on the Arizona and California railway. Dated Barstow August 12, 1910 by M. J. Siti. signed by G B Parxs.
The Democratic nominee T. W. Duckworth is a longtime San Bernardino lawyer with eight years in local practice and prior District Attorney experience. He is described as courteous, diligent, and committed to a square deal and honest, able administration if elected.
First installment of State and County taxes and all personal property taxes for 1910 11 are due at the office in San Bernardino on Monday October 10 1910 and delinquent Monday November 28 1910 at 6 pm with 15 percent penalty. Receipt form used in Los Angeles county to be stamped and returned with payment. Apply in person or by letter to obtain the statement.
Plaintiff R M Dillingham sues A Ammon in Justice's Court Barstow Township San Bernardino California. Defendant is to answer within five to twenty days depending on service. Judgment may be entered for money or damages if no appearance. Judge John Wadley issued July 8 1910. First publication Sept 30.
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