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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
8
Reports that Germany was Germanizing its army and sending 250 officers to China were denied in Berlin. Authorities note some German military agents may be headed to China, while the form of the claim is what seems inaccurate.
The report covers Marin County divorce rates, a Los Angeles street car halt ordinance, and state appointments. It notes the Logan army transport arrival at Fort Mason, raisin price hikes in Fresno and Santa Clara prunes market, a jail escapee freed, suicide at Santa Anita ranch, Stanford Catholic club talks, and a fatal shooting at Dream Land Rink with an ambulance accident nearby.
F H Gobar delivered a wagonload of watermelons to Jas Goulding at box and ranch praising valley quality. Showers refreshed crops and a severe electrical storm caused no damage. Stokes Rice leaves for Pasadena to continue high school work. Drilling firms report wells and water in Box 8 area. Community gatherings include a watermelon feast and Sunday school revival drawing larger attendances.
Dr Violet built an engine house on his ranch. Geo Miller returns from vacation looking young. Frank Rich comes back from the beach. R G Trumble travels to San Fernando on business. J M Morrison to Riverside on business. D Wramble finishes Speth’s well and reports 50 inches of water. Mrs C D Raftery visits Fresno. A E Axtell works on the Walker well.
Advertisement urges investing savings in Los Angeles and southern California real estate. Highlights rapid population growth, compares returns with banks, and offers lots in prime districts with $25 cash and $10 monthly, plus farm land near Barstow. Contact O M Lowell at Hotel Melroge.
Daggett and Vicinity reports Major Domo Daggett Daggett Daggett. Hoch oversees Holland contracts to drill eight to ten wells. The local school opened last Monday with Miss Menna Norris and Mrs. Gertrude Davis as teachers and an enrollment of 36. Frank Ryerse returns from vacation. Mrs. N H Bachelder hosted a progressive whist party Monday night to bid farewell to her brother Russel, relief section foreman assigned to the Rich section. A watermelon and cake lunch followed. Mrs. C W Henderson returns from Los Angeles.
Mr and Mrs W J Young visited Johannes burg with Mr and Mrs J C Teagle and hosted luncheon then toured the new hotel. C N Northcutt of Los Angeles toured Kramer with a party looking over land while Prescott and sister begin drilling water on section south four next week. Dr Mrs Frank Agan reports a patient improving at the hospital addition. Visitors limited to two hours daily 2 to 4 PM.
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels plans a Pacific squadron visit to San Diego September 24 to 27 for Balboa Day Cabrillo Day and Balboa monument dedications. The event features two armored cruisers torpedo and submarine flotillas navy and army participation with the Spanish minister and dignitaries. Wonderland hosts nightly carnival events and special rates are arranged for travelers. The four day Carnival Cabrillo emphasizes historical anniversaries with a grand statue unveilings and a Serra statue dedication on Presidio Hill.
CIMA NOTES reports Death Valley Mining Co suffered loss of engine house and machinery to fire but saved gallows frame. Sunnyside Co plans a 5 stamp mill. New Era Mines Co erecting a mill. J E Ginn arrives from Los Angeles with supplies for New Era claims. John Lampert vacationing at Marrietta Hot Springs. Oscar McNichols of Riverside visiting Gibson and Kindler. Gibson and Kindler complete homestead fencing. S E Yates from Valley Wells predicts shipment of steers in early October. Recent rains boost outlook for mining activity.
The Barstow edition invites readers to send photographs illustrating life in towns mines ranches and the Mojave Desert. Submit scenes with descriptions and brief stories to be published as a souvenir of the Mojave River region. More pictures improve the book and reflect the district.
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