Victorville Desert News Highlights Local Items
Orrin Elmer of Victorville tops the desert in filing under a new three year homestead law. Six carloads of cattle shipped from Victorville. Barstow folks assist in a local celebration. Rev Behan preached in Apple Valley. Joseph Scheerer injured in a runaway between Oro Grande and Victorville, being treated in San Francisco. Frank Wheeler owns a gold mine and mill near Grapevine Can yon, 25 miles south of Victorville. Ed Dolch has another rich mine with 100 tons of ore on the dump. Miss Lottie Reichwein returns home from Los Angeles. Funds from the Fourth allocated to a free dance in Victorville hall on Saturday July 13. Music by Mrs Goodwin and Mrs Nelson. dance committee includes Mr and Mrs Higginson and W E Fennell. The Printer covers Mohave valley and desert news. 16 mos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Elmer
Victorville
Barstow
Behan
Apple Valley
Joseph Scheerer
Oro Grande
San Francisco
Frank Wheeler
Grapevine Canyon
Ed Dolch
Wheeler Mill
Lottie Reichwein
Los Angeles
Victorville Hall
Goodwin
Nelson
B. C. Higginson
W. E. Fennell
Mohave Valley
Desert
Postal Laws Delinquent Subscribers May Be Cut Off
Amended postal law allows publishers to mail to expired subscriptions at regular rates to seek renewals but after one year delinquents must be cut from the list. Publishers must be notified to discontinue. else papers received continue to be billed. Readers urged to remit $1 for six months or $2 for a year to stay on the list.
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Post Office Department
Washington
Road and water signs shipped to desert by state
County supervisor urged to install signs where needed as roads and water markers were shipped to the desert. The item notes election time spurs officer action and laments busy road work during election days, but values timely completion.
New Three Year Homestead Law In Effect
The new three year homestead law is now in effect and all homesteaders are to be furnished a copy. Others may see a copy at the Printer office. If a homesteader wants to prove under the old five year law the blank from the land office must be returned within 120 days. those who served three years may make final proof under the new law.
Lost pair of mares at Talmadge's livery stable
A notice seeking two mares, one black and one tan, about 15 to 18 years old, both mares with splits in the right ear. They are described as above average size. Return to Talmadge's livery stable, Victorville, or notify A Oberlin, Victorville, Cal., Box eee ul 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmadge
Victorville
A. Oberlin
Cal
Mining News Sparks Barstow Visits and Gold Prospects
Jas McGlinchy from Williams Well visited Barstow Tuesday carrying a $10 gold nugget as a souvenir. Ben Hemus, dry washing at Coolgardie camp 15 miles north, was in Wednesday. Dick Zanini, vacationing in Barstow, is developing the Oro Fino mine near Oro Grande, which shows promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. McGlinchy
Barstow
Williams Well
Ben Hemus
Coolgardie
Dick Zanini
Oro Fino
Oro Grande
Daggett News Update From Daggett California and Vicinity
Daggett and nearby areas report a rich gold pay streak at the Alvord mine owned by Daggett-Minneola Osborn and Oliviere, while Hart and Teennies return to Daggett and Ryerse runs a store with the boss in Canada. Local society notes include visits by Otis women, a Daggett ball team formation under manager W H Bachelder, planned Otis Barstow baseball games, new ranchers moving in, and a Woman's Club meeting at Mrs Johnson's house to discuss politics and topics of local interest. The Victorville celebration drew several attendees who enjoyed a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daggett-Minneola Osborn & Oliviere
Alvord
Hart
Daggett
Ryerse
Canada
Connell
McCormick
Miss Mathews
Otis
Walter Olivier
Jake Kennaird
Walter Bozart
Ed Miller
Joe McCue
Victorville
Otis and
San Pedro
Calico
C. W. Henderson
Bride
Woman’s Club
Auchinachie Urged as Next Mojave County Supervisor
In a persuasive plea residents advocate Judson Helen James T. Auchinachie for supervisor citing his desert familiarity and integrity. The note warns of water underflow issues from reservoir practices, urging vigilance to protect valley rights amid summer drought and ongoing ranch work and local assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Auchinachie
Mojave
George Swarthout
Victorville
Mr. Lockie
Walter Richardson
M. Harding
Judson
Notice of Stored Machinery for Sale at Barstow
About three years ago the following new machinery was stored with me at Barstow by Constable J. L. Stuchberry who had attached it. 1 horsepower with levers 1 shaft jack 3 pulleys 2 Pinon pipe 1 rotary pump 1 centrifugal pump 1 box small machinery. The outfit will be sold unless owner calls and pays storage. Jul5 R. M. Dillingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ees
Barstow
J. L. Stuchberry
R. M. Dillingham
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