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Newspaper

Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1907

Page

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New Brotherhood Formed for Corona Church Welfare

The Brotherhood of the Congregational Church of Corona is organized to promote social civic and religious welfare of the church and city. Meetings are held on the third Monday monthly with speakers from outside the city, musical and literary programs and a banquet. Officers include President Herbert Sharp and Vice President Harry N. Sweet with several committee chairs named.

Brotherhood of the Congregational Church of Corona Congregational Herbert Sharp Harry N. Sweet J. H. Moore F. H. Roberts

Annual Meeting of Congregational Church Officers Elected

The Congregational church held its annual meeting on Wednesday December 11th electing W G McVicar as Deacon C A Kinney as Treasurer Harry N Sweet as Clerk Arthur Dickinson Trustee for three years Dr A M Stafford Superintendent of Sunday School A L Taber Assistant Superintendent Anna Platt W C Barth O A Kinney as Musical Committee Ushers include Glenn Brubacher Willard L Buell J A Doron Horace Armitage

The Congregational Church W. G. McVicar C. A. Kinney Harry N. Sweet Arthur Dickinson A. M. Stafford A. L. Taber Anna Platt W. C. Barth Glenn Brubacher Willard L. Buell J. A. Doron Horace Armitage

Trustees raise pastor salary for 1908

Trustees by unanimous vote increased the pastor salary from 900 to 1200 dollars per year starting January 1 1908. The raise totals 300 dollars annually and reflects his efficient work. An annual trustees report shows the church in excellent financial condition.

Prospects for Creamery In Corona Region

F B Burnham and wife of Pasadena visited Corona friends Mr and Mrs F H Roberts. Burnham, experienced in East creamery business, eyed Corona as a potential site. He planned to assess cow supply and alfalfa acreage to gauge viability for a local creamery. The Denver Express will perform at the Opera House on January 1.

F. B. Burnham Pasadena F. H. Roberts Burnham Corona The Denver Express Opera House

First Social Meeting Of New Organization Held

The inaugural social gathering took place Wednesday evening December 16 at the Congregational church cozy parlor. O D Conrey spoke as superintendent of Coffee Clubs of Los Angeles, with vocal solo Arthur Dickinson, piano solo by Mrs C A Dickinson, and a men's quartet. A chicken pie dinner followed.

Congregational Church O. D. Conrey Los Angeles Arthur Dickinson C. A. Dickinson

Frigid East Not Attracting Says Alfred Everett Visit

Alfred Everett reports from Corona after returning from Sedalia Missouri that prices are much higher there for essentials and wages in the railroad shops have been cut. He notes scarce fruit and general economic hardship with scrip in use and mentions Corona as a veritable paradise by comparison.

Alfred Everett Sedalia Everett Corona Missouri

Death of Mrs. John D. Glass in Corona

Mrs. John D. Glass died after a two week illness at Riverside Hospital on December 17 at age 26 years and 1 month from uraemia. She leaves a husband, two children Phillip 1 and Katharene 2.5, a stepmother, three brothers and a sister, all but one brother Everett Ogborn in Riverside. Everett, foreman of a Billings sugar factory, will arrive soon. Funeral is Saturday at 2 pm from Congregational church with Rev. E J Inwood of Los Angeles officiating. The deceased was the daughter of the late Rev A M Ogborn former pastor of Corona’s Methodist church and married John D. Glass June 15, 1904. The family has lived in Corona except for one year in New Mexico.

John D. Glass Riverside Hospital Phillip Katharene Husand Corona Glass Bros Everett Ogborn Riverside Billings Montana Congregational Church E. J. Inwood Los Angeles A. M. Ogborn Methodist Episcopal Church New Mexico

Cupid Again Makes Good In Quiet Corona Wedding

On Sunday evening at 5 30 Reverend W T Adams married Daniel H Alden to Ella M Saxton in the Corona parsonage. Present were family friends including Miss Blanch Allen of Los Angeles. The couple, both well known in Corona, will reside there. the bride taught in the grammar school and the groom runs a gentlemens furnishing goods business with his brother Fred.

Christian Church W. T. Adams Daniel H. Alden Ella M. Saxton Blanch Allen Los Angeles Corona Fred Mrs. Alden

More Meat for Corona Opens New Market by Barber

Joe Barber will open a new meat market at Fourth and Main in Corona opposite the Corona Lumber Company. He brings years of butcher experience from Corona Cash Market and as a meat cutter, offering fresh meats, salted meats, fish, and poultry on Fridays.

Joe Barber Fourth Main Streets Barber Corona Main Corona Lumber Company Imsines Corona Cash Market

Davison Family Moves to New Home on Seventh and Jhoward

Mr Z Davison and family moved to their new residence at the corner of Seventh and Jhoward Streets. They recently acquired front property from M Browning, and Browning will occupy his nearly finished house on Howard Street.

New Officers Elected for Temescal Lodge No 314

Temescal Lodge 314 F and A M elected officers last evening for the upcoming term including James L Davis W M AL GC Wood 9 W C B Randall J W T OP Drinkwater Treasurer A P Kelly Secretary W C Barth Trustee.

Temescal Lodge No. 314 Jas. L. Davis AL GC. Wood C. B. Randall J. W T. OP. Drinkwater A. P Kelly W. C. Barth

Corona Gas and Electric expands service and line

Corona's gas and electric company will operate 24 hours daily and extend seven miles to connect with the Pacific Light and Power Company in Los Angeles. The project aims to deliver 1000 horsepower with 17,500 volts stepping down to 2200 at Corona. Two carloads of poles and 10 000 pounds of copper wire have arrived. completion expected around January 14. The system will aid local manufacturing and provide nighttime lighting.

Corona Gae « Electric Company Pacific Light and Power Company Los Angeles Pedley Corona San Francisco California

Sudden Death of C B Scott

C B Scott formerly with Dr. Todd died suddenly this morning of cerebral apoplexy while en route to Michigan with his wife, son, daughter, and grandchild. He was 58 and will be laid to rest in Sunny Slope cemetery. coroner ruled natural cause. A Leap-Year dance at the Opera House on Friday with Los Angeles music is announced by Monroe Roberts.

C. B. Scott Todd Millman Michigan Sunny Slope Corona Rincon Mr. Scott Davis Opera House Los Angeles Monroe Roberts Mgr

My Friend From India to Play at Alden Opera House

Local talent presents My Friend From India at the Alden Opera House on Friday evening December 27 under the Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge of Corona. The show uses the Belasco Theatre Los Angeles costumes and promises a highly amusing performance with reserved seats at 25 35 and 50 cents.

Belasco Los Angeles Alden Opera House Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge of Corona Luther Pattom

George Scoville Returns Home from Elyria

Mr and Mrs George Scoville arrived Sunday from Elyria Ohio where he worked for Dean Electric Co in its telephone unit He comes for a vacation before returning east and will visit relatives in Corona Los Angeles San Diego Coronado and other Southern California sites He is a noted violinist who has performed for Corona audiences on several occasions

George Scoville Elyria Ohio Scoville Dean Electric Co Los Angeles San Diego Coronado California Seoville Corona

Real Estate Transfers Involving Brown McKinney Firms

Lyman and Bowen report sales of lot 10 block 99 from Fred I. Brown to R. B. McKinney and lots 9 and 10 block 86 from R. B. McKinney to Fred Kk. Brown.

Lyman and Bowen Fred I. Brown R. B. McKinney IR. B. McKinney Fred Kk. Brown

City Council Meeting Addresses Tree, Fountain, and Liquor License

The Board of City Trustees met Wednesday with President Tuthill in chair. They decided to move the Lone Pepper tree to make way for a new water fountain. An liquor license for the French American Restart on Fifth and Washburn was denied after consideration. Trees along Main Street near the river were to be preserved with proper care. Bridges over culverts on the streets were discussed. The board adjourned to Thursday 26th at 7:30 p.m.

Sth A.B. Tuthill LeGage Cotlier Tuthill Holies Smith Sixth Main Streets Theo Corona Oon Fifth Amt Washburn Peter Aimimuttesni Didy Mien Stredi Perth

Wall pictures raffle to aid ill resident

Raffle tickets cost twenty five cents each for two Frederic Remington Wall pictures. Exhibited and on sale at Fountain Bar Queen Colony Cigar Store Daniela gro cery Slaten's Confectionery and R. F. Billings drug store. Draws Monday December 23 at 8 p.m. at Queen Colony Cigar Store. Proceeds go to Frank Adams who has been ill for several months.

Frederic Remington Fountain Bar Queen Colony Cigar Store R. F. Billings Drug Store Daniela Slaten’s Ratile Frank Adams

Pleasantly Entertained by Rebekah Lodge for Klosses

The East Sixth Street home of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Kloss hosted a surprise social last evening by the Rebekah Lodge. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments then presented two pictures to the couple with thanks from the Klosses for a memorable hospitality filled event.

Joel Kloss East Sixth Street Kloss Rebekah Lodge Rebekah’s Lodge

Auto Races Christmas Hill Climb Entry List Named

The Christmas Hill Climb will decide this year’s prize holder with entrants including Rambler W H Jameson owner Wayne A, L Taber Tourist W Barth, Tourist F M Baird, Oldsmobile A Robe, Oldsmobiler C H Allen Buick Mr. Stewart and others. The committee invites all interested to meet at F M Baird’s office Saturday evening at 7 30 sharp to discuss the spirited contest.

Ac d Taber Rambler W. H. Jameson Wayne—A L. Taber W. . Barth M. Baird Oldsmobile A. Robe Oldsmobiler C. H. Allen

Clarence White Goes to San Francisco for Visit

Clarence White travels to San Francisco for a two week visit, extending his stay through the early part of the month. Local friends look forward to his return after a short stay in the city.

Clarence, White San Francisco

Temescal Olive Rancher Ships Fruit to Los Angeles

D. S. Chessher, a leading Temescal olive grower with fifty acres near Lee Lake, ships olives to Los Angeles. Pickled fruit earns zero dollars per ton on the tree while oil olives bring thirty dollars per ton. Thirteen tons have been shipped for pickling and thirty tons more will be shipped for oil production.

Temescal D. S. Chessher Lee Lake

Heald's Riverside Business College Opens Winter Term

The Winter Term at Heald's Riverside Business College starts Monday December 30 1907. The ad touts top Pacific Coast commercial schooling with four decades of Teald's College reputation and emphasizes broad opportunities through Heald's network for young men and women.

Heald Riverside Business College Pacific Coast TEALD Heali’s Healivys Teald’s Teald's

Local jeweler offers 25 percent holiday discount

Thomas L. Box of the Sixth and Main jeweler shop announces a holiday sale cutting all goods including watches chains fobs rings and tie pins by twenty five percent from now until January 1. He urges shoppers to visit before buying elsewhere for cheaper gift options.

Thomas L. Box Box

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