Mining dispute ends in fatal shooting in Applegate's mountains
Orrin Brown, longtime resident and former Bakersfield figure, was shot and killed by his mining partner W. H. Van Doren after a dispute at Applegate's mine near Onyx. Brown struck Van Doren with a shovel, Van Doren fired in self defense, Brown died about nine hours later. Van Doren surrendered to authorities at Kernville. Breach centered on timing of filling the arastra and a broken finger and lantern incident preceded the fatal shot.
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Hernoon
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Applegate's
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Weldon
Death in Kernville case shocks mining community
In Kernville a man named Brown was shot by Van Doren, a longtime mountain miner and former Los Angeles sheriff. The incident occurred after tensions from prior trouble. witnesses say the shooting was in self defense. Van Doren turned himself in at Peterson's ranch near Weldon. Brown’s wife resides in San Jose.
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The Airship Mystery Sparks California Reactions
Report of a large moving light seen near McKelvey's in Lowell and Tejon areas around 7:30 PM Friday sparks debate over an airship or mysterious phenomenon. Citizens from Delano to Mojave report sightings, with C. P. Fox tying it to co operative socialism and a forthcoming planetary gathering.
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McKelvey
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Tejon
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Mount Whitney
Kern
Mr. Fox
Delano
Tea Sold Loose Gets Stale Best 1s In Airtight Packages
Schillitz's Best 1s tea line introduces airtight packaging with a money back guarantee at grocers. Schilling & Company of San Francisco promotes preserved freshness, urging customers to buy tight sealed sachets for longer flavor.
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Holiday Jacket Sale Offers Deep Reductions
Special holiday promotion features Ladies jackets in Beaver Cloth and Cheviot with 2 button styles cut to 4.50 4.75 and 9.00, Cape trimmed and lined at 5.00, Boucle Thibet trimmed at 12.00, Sealette garments from 6.50 to 20.00, Infants cloaks 1.7, Misses and children jackets 2.00 to 3.00, plus Centemeri gloves on sale at the glove counter.
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