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Newspaper

Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1911

Page

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Fatal Accident Claims Mr M M Randall

Former Corona resident M M Randall died after a tree trimming accident on Magnolia Avenue. A limbs fell from a high ladder, breaking the ladder and hurling him to the ground. Despite injuries including dislocated hip and shoulder, rib fractures and a pierced lung, he dragged to the highway and received aid. He died before hospital transfer. He leaves a wife, four children, and a daughter in Corona. Funeral held at Magnolia residence with Rev. Wentworth officiating. interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Riverside.

M. M. Randal Corona Magnolia Avenue Randall Fils A. B C. GC Riverside Raymond Santa Ana A. H. Larrebee Ohio Circle City Lodge of Odd Fellows Fraternal Brotherhood Methodist Church Riverside Water Co Lfe Magnolia, Avenue Charles Wentworth Evergreen Cemetery

Atzet Moves Tailor Shop to Main Street Building

Frank Atzet, long time tailor in the Huff block on West Sixth Street, moves his shop to the former Huff jewelry store location on Main Street between Fifth and Sixth.

Atzet Frank Atzet Huff West Sixth Street Huff, the Jeweler Main Street Fifth

New Chorister Eugenia Baldwin Riggle Joins Congregational Church

The Congregational church hires coloratura soprano Eugenia Baldwin Riggle from Long Beach after prior stints in Toledo. She will begin December 10, joining the choir for morning and evening services and performing solos such as Open Thou Mine Eyes.

Congregational Church Eugenia Baldwin-Riggle Long Beach Toledo Toledo Times Eugenia Baldwin Riggle Woman’s Educational Club Rigette Corona New Congregational Church Artil Bruno Hwuhn

A Night on Broadway Prerehearsals in Corona Opera House

Rehearsals for A Night on Broadway directed by Miss Katherine Page in Corona Opera House December 15 and 16 promise a major local talent production. Cast exceeds 100, with spectacular features. Page is a renowned Southern California director assisted by Miss Wath Satyer-at 1.03 Angles, a noted dancer and vocalist.

Corona Country Club Katherine Page Corona Opera House Page California Miss Page Wath Satyer Angeles

Fraternal Brotherhood Elect Officers in Lodge No. 33

The Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge No. 33 held its officer election on December 4. Elected were Will Fletcher as president, Elmer Page as vice president, Mrs Cornelia Ye as chaplain, Mrs Nora Brinkler as treasurer, Ruth Vans as secretary, Neil Davis as sergeant, Magele Roberson as Mistress, Elis Tucker as D D, Will Goode as D M, and Agues Aguilar as musician.

Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge No Will Fletcher Pass Elmer Page Cornelia Ye Nora Brinkler Dave Pierson Ruth Vans Neil Davis A. A Magele Roberson J. D Elis Tucker Will’ Goode Agies Aguilar

Thanksgiving Day in Corona draws many to family gatherings

Corona residents spent Thanksgiving quietly with family and friends.Many traveled to Los Angeles or nearby towns such as Hollywood Whittier Santa Ana Pasadena Hemet and San Francisco while others hosted relatives at home. Notable names include H N and R N Fullinwider W E Keith C C Hutt D W Glenn J Spining Ada Jackson Grace Todd and the Todds at the S B E Boulevard home.

Corona H. N R. N. Fullinwider Los Angeles W.E. Keith Mrs. Caldwell Hollywood R. S. Billings Miss Phillips C. C. Hutt Whittler D. W. Huff Santa Ana Will CG. Andderson Ross Ott Olive Clark Pasadena O’rourke Marian’ ‘Kimmell Hemet Perle Glass Santa Ang W. Glenn Mesdames, Stewart A. Henry Redlands W. C. McCully B. McConnell G. W. Waterbury Grace Todd Mrs. Todd S. BE. Boulevard

Sabbath Day Services Among Methodist People

Morning at one o clock Mr Wentworth speaks on What Is the Voice of God The evening topic is The Man that Is Past Redemption Is there such an one Music features two numbers by the choir vocal duet He Will Forgive You Now by Parks a male quartet and orchestral selections Strangers are welcomed and invited to attend to reason together

Wentworth God M. Terpening Dr. White Parks Igen

Christian Church Services Planned for Dec 10

Leonard G. Thompson ministering at the Christian Church with Bible school at 9:45 a.m., worship and preaching at 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Morning topic God's Ownership and Our Stewardship evening The Presence of God in the Affairs of Men. Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. All are invited.

Leonard G. Thompson Bible B. Lewellen

McNamara trial confession to be discussed at church

The McNamara case has stirred Southern California and the confession by the men is seen as highly significant for the nation and the kingdom of God. Rev. Chester Ferris will address Congregational Church members and others Sunday evening. all are invited.

Southern California McNamare Congregational Church Chester Ferris

Methodist W I M S Meet At Church Parlors

The Methodist W I M S met at church parlors this afternoon with Mrs Wentworth leading the devotional service Extensive reports were read from the parent board at St Louis and vocal duets were performed by Mesdames D F Hildreth and M Terpening and Frank Geith and M Terpening

Popular Young Lady Passes in Cerebrospinal Meningitis

Ruth Ashton Corkhill, 14 years old, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Corkhill, died early Monday after weeks of illness. A Corona native born February 3, 1897 she was a freshman at the local high school. She leaves three brothers C Corkhill of Las Vegas NM Will Corkhill and Harold Corkhill both of this city and three sisters Mrs C B Randall Mrs Martin Moore and Miss Ada Corkhill of this city with many friends sending condolences.

Ruth Ashton Corkhill Wm. Corkhill Ruth Corona C. ©. Corkhill Las Vegas N. M Will Corkhill Harold Corkhill Newport C. B. Randall Martin Moore Ada Corkhill

Cards of Thanks for Sympathy and Flowers

To the many friends who remembered us with kindly sympathy in our bereavement and for the many beautiful flowers we express sincere thanks and appreciation. Signed by Mrs. M. M. Randall and family and others. We thank you for tokens, human sympathy and help in our sorrows. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Corkhill and family and others.

M. M. Randall R. F. Randall C. H. Randall C. Randall A. H. Larrabee Wm. Corkhill C.B. Randall Ai. BE. Moore

Resolution of K P L Lodge Expressing Sympathy

Corona lodge No 291 K P of P convened and adopted a resolution condoling Brother William Corkhill on the death of his daughter Ruth. The note expresses sympathy and prays God’s blessing on him and his family. Signed by Chester Ferris F H Ott and others.

Corona Ruth Willam Corkhill Corona Lodge No. 291 K. of P Brother Corkhill Chester Ferris F. H. Ott Ee -Genbreux

Gas accident at local plant trench injures four workers

Tuesday evening J P Grant superintendent of San Bernardino Valley Gas Co aided by Herbert Mayhew and two Mexican workers were replacing a defective gas main on West Sixth Street when a sudden gas inrush caused asphyxiation. Mayhew acted comically and attracted bystanders who rescued the men. Grant recovered quickly and returned home, while one Mexican required a physician and the others suffered no lasting effects. All have since recovered.

J. P. Grant San Bernardino ‘Valley’ Gas Co Herbert Mayhew W. Sixth Street Mayhew Grant

Independent advertising proves strong in Corona stores

The Corona column reports solid sales results from local merchants. Dean's Corona Department Store saw crowds during a closing out sale and delayed large display bills until after ads reached readers. Tuttle's Variety Store touted a 25 cent sale while Miller & Fredekins promoted a Saturday soap sale.

Dean Corona Dean's G. W. Tuttle Tuttle Miller & Fredekins

Reading room to be opened for coming winter

City representative men discussed reopening the reading room after a successful past season. A location is secured and a superintendent chosen. Committees are calling on business men for subscriptions. donations can be left with G. E. Sindecor at the First National Bank.

G. E. Sindecor First National Bank

Miss Ruth Vankirk Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Miss Ruth Vankirk eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Vankirk attended a Tuesday Musical club event at the High School auditorium when she left the concert due to sharp side pain. On returning home she grew very ill a physician diagnosed appendicitis and she was moved to Riverside hospital for an operation from which she is recovering nicely according to latest reports.

Change in Bazaar Plans at Congregational Church

The Congregational church ladies revise their bazaar to a single Saturday sales event starting at 10 AM. A food sale replaces the Friday cafeteria supper, with booths featuring rugs, aprons, handkerchiefs, bags, fancy work, baby goods, pillows, flowers, underwear, towels, dolls, candy, and more under various chairwomen.

The Congregational Church Miss Platt Birtisell Lincoln Dean Barth Wilson Strain Bennet Blair Wright Rogers Frazer

Elect Officers Circle City Lodge of Odd Fellows

Circle City Lodge of Odd Fellows held its semiannual officers election on Saturday night. Results show N G Cat Pemald B A Stobbs G Oscar Finley as secretary Geo N Baer as financial secretary C Hull as treasurer Sec Bannon as trustee for three terms.

Circle City Lodge of Odd Fellows N. G B. A Stobbs Yp G Oscar Finley Geo. N. Baer C. P. Hull Bannon

City Plans Extensive Street Work and School Frontage Changes

City trustees debate disposing of four small triangular plots on the Boulevard to ease the street project while approving West Olive street improvements with 16 feet macadam in the center and oiling on the sides. November building permits total $6015 and health reports note scarlet fever fatalities and meningitis cases.

Costa West Olive Street City Recorder Chapman A.F. Call Taylor Street Ontario Lemon A. H. Larrabee Citizen’s Bank Eighth Street

Temescal Water Company Elects Directors

The Temescal Water Company held its annual meeting on Tuesday to elect directors for the coming year. The new board includes W. N. Tilson F. F. Thompson Joy Jackson or Jacheson Frank Scoville A. J. Davis Frank Chase and others with Frank Scoville replacing Harry Chase. The board will organize next Monday. A record 7000 of 8400 shares were represented.

Temescal Water Company W. N. Tilson F. F. Thompson Joy Jacheson Frank Scoville A. J. Davis Frank Chase Hampton Harry. Chase

Garage Purchase Brings Crown and Corona Under One Owner

Messrs Baird and Peeler have purchased the Corona garage which has been run by M. la Armitage. They will operate both Crown and Corona garages together, allowing prompt service to all patrons with their doubled facilities.

Baird and Peeler Crown Garage Corona M. la Armitage

Mrs J M Spinning Returns From California Visit

Mrs J M Spinning arrived home yesterday after visiting Pasadena and Los Angeles for several days.

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