City trustees appoint local tree warden and board
The Park Commission was completed with L. B. Nichols Dr. E. H. Smith Harry W. Sweet and W. C. Barth named to the board W. J. Pente low chosen as tree warden ex officio The board will meet soon to discuss fall work Citizens push for sidewalk improvements on Victoria and Ramon a streets A telephone franchise issue with J B Gooch awaits legal review and a Merrill street fill plan was rejected at this meeting Ordi nances 190 191 pass 3 2 with 192 193 and 194 read Polk City news item notes property exchange for Ontario avenue and right of way through W Cochran property
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Nichols
Dr. E. H. Smith
Harry W. Sweet
W. C. Barth
W. J. Pentelow
Frank Hoasco
G. C. Alexander
Victoria Street
Axelander
Ramona Street
Frank Johnson
Gooch
Merrill Street
Chester Block
Chester
W. W. Cochran
Orange Heights
Ontario Avenue
Civil War Veterans Attend Encampment at Huntington Beach
This morning several residents traveled by early train to Huntington Beach for the Civil War Veterans encampment in progress there. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Kidder, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, Mr. E. Peters, Capt. Jno L. Merriam and wife, plus a few others not fully listed. The old soldiers will partake in a week of encampment activities and a fine entertainment program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Beach
E. P. Kidder
H. H. Holmes
Stevens
E. Peters
Capt. Jno
L. Merriam
Bear Flag Celebration Set for September Festival in San Francisco
Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West prepare for Admission Day 1919 events in San Francisco from September 8 to 10. Elaborate floats bands and decorations are planned with the 1050 Phelan building as committee HQ. The Portola Festival last year collaborates adding to anticipated grand, lasting three days and nights. The Bear flag will be waved prominently alongside the stars and stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Native Sons and Daughters of the
Golden West
San Francisco
Phelan
Santa Fe Announces Revised Los Angeles Train Schedule
Santa Fe plans a August 28 timetable change affecting the Los Angeles Corona San Bernardino route. All passenger trains will run via the Richfield Fullerton cut-off with ten to twelve daily trips from Santa Ana to Orange Fullerton Anaheim and Los Angeles. Orange will be removed from the main line and a new triangle line from Santa Ana will provide faster connections to Orange and Anaheim. Through service from San Diego will reach Los Angeles via Orange and Anaheim, with Riverside and Los Angeles trains picking up passengers at Fullerton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Los Angeles-Corona
San Bernardino
Fourth District
Richfield
Fullerton
Santa Ana
Orange
Anaheim
Los Angeles
Triangle
San Diego
Corona
Riverside
Wedding Bells Ring for Agnes Keegan and Bernard Martin
A Sunday afternoon ceremony in Helsinore united Miss Agnes Keegan and Bernard Martin in a ring ceremony conducted by Father Hughes. Relatives witnessed at the bride’s parents home, with maid of honor Mrs Mitte Veach. The couple left for a Catalina honeymoon after Corona visits. Martin is foreman at the S. H. Burton ranch in Elsinore. Keegan is a social young lady there.
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Helsinore
Father Hughes
Agnes Keegan
Bernard Martin
Thomas Keegan
Mitte Veach
Corona
Catalina
Rabies Case Reported for Local Dog
A dog in Corona California was found to have rabies after signs appeared. The report from the State Hygiene Laboratory notes the head was shipped to the department for testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Page
Corona, Calif
State Hygeine Laboratory
Rabies Case Prompts Dog Muzzle Ordinance in Corona
One rabies case identified in Corona this summer. L L Andrews' dog showed odd behavior and died after veterinary confirmation. The Board of Health approved an ordinance requiring muzzles for dogs when trustees demand, aiming to protect public safety.
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Corona
L. L. Andrews
Dr. Patton
Mr. Andrews
State Wygenie Laboratory
Bard of Health
Patton
State Laboratory
Berkeley
Poverty Social by M E Baraca Boys Held at Local Homes
After a Methodist Philathea meeting at Miss Myrtle Newton's home the group was entertained with a Poverty Social hosted by the Baraca class at Dee McConnel's house. The lawn was lit with Japanese lanterns and outdoor games provided amusement. Grotesque costumes and watermelon refreshments capped the evening.
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Methodist Philathea
Myrtle’ Newton
Dee McConnel
Baraca
AEROPLANE STAGE PRODUCTION AT LA CORONA
Electrician Potter transformed the La Corona stage into a 1850s city scene and staged an aircraft illusion with Miss Jean Johnston singing Going Up from Girlies in a planes-onstage act. The audience heard a motor hum as the airplane rose in the finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Corona Theatre
Potter
Jean Johnston
Paulhan
Los Angeles
Sparr
Miss Johnston
Mr. Potter
Corona Man Receives Civil War Pension Increase
George T. Sanders of this city will hereafter draw $12 per month as pension for activity in Company C, 143rd regiment of Illinois Volunteer infantry, during the Civil War. The pension begins from July 6th and is in the nature of a re issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Sanders
143Rd Regiment
Illinois Volunteer Infantry
Eastern Star Social Card Party Draws City Members
The Eastern Star of this city held a Friday night social in the Masonic Hall. Members played cards and danced after. Ed Bonfoey won the first prize among the men and Catherine Ye captured the ladies prize after a tie, a second tiebreaker being needed. Refreshments followed and dancing lasted an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Ed. Bonfoey
Catherine Ye
Electric Line Assurance Spurs Corona Connection
Local reports indicate a planned electric line from Los Angeles through Yorba into Riverside and toward Corona, with surveying crews seen along canyon road. A Los Angeles attorney tied to Pacific Electric pulled property from the market, fueling belief Corona will gain a line before northern towns.
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San Bernardino County
Pomona
Ontario
Riverside
Corona
Los Angeles
Whittier
Yorba
Independent
Pacific Electric
Subscription bundle offer for three magazines and Independent
The paper promotes a one year subscription deal at $2.50 in advance, noting several renewals and urging readers to consider the offer as valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent
Jutinson Wins Large Victory in Nomination Race
Corona voters give Attorney Walter S. Clayson a substantial majority for justice of the peace. H. K. Stahl receives a strong vote in the local contest as part of sweeping nomination results.
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Jutinson
McVicar Wins Close California Insurgency Victory
Hiram Johnson proclaims insurgent win in California as the people back taking back government from the Southern Pacific political bureau. He credits eastern insurgents and civic conscience, calling this the first direct choice without political boss intervention. Insurgency is victorious in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Southern Pacific
Hiram Johnson
California primary results shift power to Hiram Johnson
The first California direct primary ended with Hiram Johnson sweeping the state and leading by as much as 20 000 votes for governor. Wallace likely won the lieutenant governor nomination. In Corona race outcomes favored Coburn Wilson and Clayson, with Stahl contesting Evans and Clayton for district attorney. Countywide, Clayson, Hamner, McVicar, and Coburn won key posts. many precincts reported strong white ticket delegation preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Wallace
Corona
McVicar
Hamner
W. 38. Clayson
O. P. Hull
Coburn
Wilson
H. K. Stahl
Lyman Evans
Riverside
John M. Clayton
Hemet
Stahl
Evans
Walter Clayson
Mr. Hull
Clayson
Hull
Mr.Vicar
Arthur B. Pilch
N. A. Jacobs
Montague
Chas, Stibbens
Cree
E. T. Boughn
Hiemet
Dele
Sudden Death of Charley Clapp in Newport Beach
Charles Clapp of Newport Beach dies suddenly Monday in Newport Beach from heart failure. He left behind brothers in the city and a wide circle of friends. The funeral was held today at the late residence with family attendance and many personal friends. Sam Clapp, the youngest brother, was fishing in the Bernardino mountains when he learned of the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clapp
Newport Beach
Clapp
Sam
Bernardino Mountains
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M. E. Baraca Boys
Eastern Star Social
Masonic Hall
Rincon
Mc Vicar
Gates
C. M. Sqoville
D. M. Browning
Arthur Dickenson
Perle Glass
Joe L. , Merriam
L. Sutherland
Harry Wise
H.W. Enos
R. S. Billings
G. G. Gould
Jerry Findley
Granville E. Maxwell
M. B. Crabtree
P. B. Stephenson
B. M. Lillibridge
James Wallace
C. H. Birdgall
T. P. Drinkwater
W. D. Sommerville
I. H. Moore
FE. F. Thompsoon
C.F. Hildreth
W. A. Hively
A. S. Benedict
Howard Glass
A. F. Gillet
A. J. Ware
A. F. LeGage
Leo Kroonen
Melvin Morgan
Major G. Kirby
A. H. Larrabee
Charley Clapp
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