Otis Booming as Wells Multiply East of Otis
Mojave River Land & Water Co drills a 185 ft well with 20 ft water, plans to reach 400 ft. Artesian water near Tom Williams borax mine soon. Arthur Bull's family travels to Los Angeles for well work at Manix, while Tom Williams expands rig fleet for future contracts. Cactus planting, teacher postings, and land sales show Otis growth as residents and investors participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave
Arthur Bull
Los Angeles
Manix
Tom Williams
Dr. Graves
Otis
Barstow Brevities and Local Movements
Barstow plus Barstow Needles Santa Fe trains Nos. 7 and 8 run between Barstow and Needles. F D Baker and daughter from Dunbar arrived in Barstow and will build a new Catholic church. Mrs L J Henderson was in Los Angeles and San Bernardino over the weekend. Ruth Zentz visited Verde Haws at the Haws ranch. Chas Scully now at Crozier Canyon where pears and peaches grow. Mrs H W Slaght called back to Barstow due to her husband’s illness. J J Nolan of Needles spent the weekend with S P Marker. Ed Marker of Idaho Falls visiting S P Marker family. Jas Halbert, secretary to Mr Jacobson of the Harvey System, visited Barstow. Mrs L J Henderson and family depart for San Bernardino for winter. S P Marker spent Sunday in Needles building car sheds. W J Kelley of Holmes Supply Co left for 30 days vacation in Nebraska. Engineer S J Wallace left for extended eastern tour for several months. Wm H Murray and wife visited Los Angeles, saw the circus and shopped. Ben Hemnus doing assessment work on the Piper group east of the Dewey Mines for Henry Mountain. J C Osburn and friends from Los Angeles visited Barstow to view property. further development may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinger and
Dudly
Santa Fe
Barstow
Needles
F. D. Baker
Little Daughter
Dunbar
Baker
L. J. Henderson
Los Angeles
San Bernardino
Ruth Zentz
Verde Haws
Haws Ranch
Chas Scully
Water Service Gang
Crozier Canyon
H. W. Slaght
Oregon
S. P. Marker
Ed. Marker
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Jas. Halbert
Jacobson
Harvey System
W. J. Kelley
Holmes Supply Co
Nebraska
S. J. Wallace
Kramer Notes Highlight Local Departures and Arrivals
F. A. Young transfers to Johannesburg as agent relieving C. V. Tuttle on vacation. Residents and visitors travel between Kramer Bakersfield and Randsburg with several homesteads and vacations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Young
Johannesburg
C. V. Tuttle
Mrs. S. A. Evans Dies After Goitre Operation
Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, 37, died after going to Rochester Minnesota on August 26 for a goitre operation. She leaves husband William J. Evans and two sons Elliott and Joseph Jr. The body will be moved to Cleveland Ohio for interment. Elliott oversees the printer during the father's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Evans
Rochester
Minn
Wm. J. Evans
Elliott
Joseph, Jr
Cleveland
Ohio
Santa Fe Company Adds Agricultural Demonstrator
The Santa Fe Company now employs an agricultural demonstrator to assist farmers with all branches of agriculture. He will contact prospective settlers and provide free information and aid on request, using demonstrations on farmers' land. Applications for information should be directed to G. D. Hutchison, Agent, Barstow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Santa Fe Co
California
G. D. Hutchison
Barstow
California Magnesite Industry Faces Idle Mines and Offshore Prospects
A USGS inquiry finds numerous California magnesite deposits idle last year. Producers expect openings after the Panama Canal to enable profitable sea shipment. California output 1912 was 10,512 tons valued at $105,120. 1911 output 9,375 tons valued at $75,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
California
Panama Canal
United States
Pacific Coast
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leslie Williams
Mr. Bright
Mr. McCormick
McCormick
Mac
Dr. Prosser
Water Company
Camp Cady
Clampitt
Eastman
Mr. Crawford
Wm. Frakes
Alfred H. Cooke
Chino
Waterman Ranch
Dewey Mines
J.C. Osburn
Party of Friends
Kramer
Dan Gunnerson
Randsburg
Bakersfield
Viola Young
Telia Steiner
C. J. Teagle
A. E. Cronenwett
Kramer Mercantile Supply Co
Monrovia
J.C. Ritter
Mr. Asson
Williams
Rich
Evlin
Bissell
Muroc
Claud Funk
Frank Agan
Kramer Addition
J. C. Steiner
R. B. Cowan
Kram
Er Mercantile Supply Co
Cowan
Sam Dickerson
Lelia Stiener
Wim. Hoeck
Fremont Valley
S. A. Evans
City Meat Market
Pendleton & McBride
Props
Barstow, Cal
Barstow Drug Store
J. O. White
Melrose
Desert
QO. M. Lowell
Agricultural Demonstrator
Lubin J. Henderson
Molis
Auto For Hire Supplies
Barstow McRae & CO
NEW Concrete
Mojave Valley
M. Fletcher
Geological Survey
Charles G. Yale
Hoyt 8. Gale
Survey
Washington,d. C
Yee’s
Cal
Interstate Telegraph Company
Henderson's
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