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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
4
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A list shows Henry H. Holmes as mayor and John L. Merriam as city clerk, with William G. Randall as treasurer and Oliver P. Hull as attorney. Other roles include W. D. Lyman city recorder and Srenedeswseesenses as city marshal. health officer Dr. R. R. Root and building inspector Co. S. McMillan are noted.
Henry H. Holmes serves as president of the board alongside A. B. Tuthill W. A. Hively Ansil F. Gillet and Ethan P. Kidder as trustees.
Clerk Arthur B. Pilch. Auditor George H. Brown. Recorder Isaac S. Logan. Assessor William F. Montague. Tax Collector Oscar J. Palmer. Treasurer David G. Mitchell. District Attorney Lyman Evans. Surveyor George M. Pearson. Sheriff Frank P. Wilson. Coroner Charles S. Dickson. Public Administrator Menno S. Bowman. Superintendent of Schools Raymond Cree. Physician Dr. H Miller Roberts. Court Commissioner Harvey Potter. Supervisor Corona District John T. Hamner.
State Representatives Hon. Miguel Estudillo of Riverside and Hon. E. B. Collier of Corona are listed as state lawmakers.
The piece argues Christmas as a universal festival rich in sacred customs and memories. It notes how Christianization absorbed pagan harvest rites across Europe and cites historical shifts from old gods to Christian hymns, imagining moving pictures of the festival across nations while preserving the core spirit.
The piece reflects on the Christmas story and its enduring impact, linking it to James Russell Lowell and the carol of Peace. It notes how the festival unites people through gentle faith, children’s voices, and the promise of good will, ending with holiday greetings.
The stork arrived at the C. R. Miller home yesterday and left a baby girl to celebrate Christmas.
Congregational Church advertises Christmas music with duets and solos in morning and evening services. Neidlingers Victory sung by Mrs Bates recalled from last year. Ferris preaches on The Friend of the Nations. evening talks John Calvin. 400th anniversary celebration of a great benefactor. Bible school 9 30 Intermediates 5 Young People 6 30 Daybreak in Turkey finale. All are invited.
The church will observe Christmas services on Christmas day at 10 o clock and the Sunday after. A vesterd choir will render a musical program next Sunday with hymns carols and chants including Hark the Herald Angles Sing O Come all Ye Faithful It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and Holy Night. Afternoon hymns include Angels from the Realms of Glory O Little Town of Bethlehem Calm on the Listening Harp of Night It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and Ring Out the Merry Bells with chants Magnificat Benedicite and other carols.
Morning and evening preaching by Pastor Wesley K Beans. Morning topic Lessons from the Shepherds. Evening message The Birth of Christ a New Date for the Centuries. Bible school 9 30. Intermediate League 5 Epworth League 6 30 with subject The Coming of the Redeemer at Christmas.
The First Church of Christ Scientist announces Sunday worship at 11 oclock with Sunday school at 945. Wednesday evening testimony meeting follows. Reading room hours are 2 to 4 p m each weekday afternoon except Sundays and holidays. December 26 sermon subject is Christian Science.
Howard Webster son of Mrs. Nellie Webster of Corona wed Miss Elizabeth L Schmidt of Los Angeles in a Los Angeles ceremony. Webster has worked in Los Angeles and recently accepted a plumber position with Glass Bros and will reside in this city.
Scientists estimate Earth's average annual rainfall near thirty six inches but about 883 million metric tons of water descend each minute, illustrating vast atmospheric precipitation flow.
A Corona citizen appeals for the rightful owner to claim a stray goat found in the town. The letter-writer Merrily asks a friend to come and get their goat, describing the long, anxious wait and social discomfort.
The kindergarten class led by Miss Bessie Bates staged a Christmas program at the E. P. Newton home. Red and grey paper chains framed the decorations, a central Christmas tree drew attention as candy gifts were handed out. Mrs. Freund narrated a short Christmas story and the children presented handmade gifts to their parents.
Last night marked the last eve before Christmas as the Rebecca order held a holiday gathering. A large tree adorned with gifts for members was distributed by Santa Claus amid an enjoyable program and light refreshments at the close.
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as safe easy and sure for constipation. It promotes DeWitts Carbolated Witch Hazel Salve as effective for cuts burns bruises and piles. Sold by R F Billings.
Mr. and Mrs. Perle Glass entertained the Honeymoon Whist Club on Tuesday evening with greenery and holly decorations. After games, cocoa, sandwiches, olives, tamales and cake were served. Stanley Garvey won first prize, and Mrs. F J Mueller won the ladies prize. The next meeting will be at Mr. and Mrs. S J Miles on Fuller Street.
Dinner host T O Andrews and wife entertain at dinner Sunday with relatives and guests including Linus and Mrs Andrews Lizzie Andrews Geo Andrews of Fresno Mr and Mrs Albert Andrews H A McMullen and wife and two sons Wilbur Darst Frank Darst and Mrs McRae and two daughters.
A Santa Fe local train from Corona to Orange struck cattle at the east approach to the river bridge at Prado, killing three calves and a cow. The engine suffered no damage and the train was delayed briefly.
A new population estimate places Argentina at about 6.1 million residents with around 1 million foreigners and 2.4 million children of foreigners. The data highlight demographic composition and foreign-origin communities within the country.
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