Christmas tree and programs brighten Corona churches
The Corona churches held tree lighting and musical programs with Santa Claus, led by L A Fink, distributing candy and nuts to children. The Methodist church overflowed as Sunday School families enjoyed a decorated space, vocal selections, a play The Christmas Guest, and an address by the pastor.
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Corona
Santa Claus
Santa
L. A. Fink
Minnie Fink
Carleton Bell
Helen Hancock
Christmas program at First Baptist draws large crowd
Christmas event at First Baptist Church Thursday evening filled the auditorium by 7 15 pm with many attendees. The program featured a one act The Christmas Angel with elaborate costumes and stage sets, plus a 20 piece orchestra, recitations, choirs and quartets. Audience enjoyed magical and dramatic numbers and received popcorn candy and gifts.
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First Baptist Church
Business Men Defeat High School In City Baseball Match
A yesterday afternoon game between the city business men and the High School team drew a large crowd. The Business Men won 15 to 11 as notable performances by Wells Corkhill and Stanfield contrasted with overeating runners from the High School.
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Wells
Veach
Corkhill
Hawiltén
High School
Christmas Musical Recital At The Christian Science Church
The Christian Scientist church crowded for a Christmas musical and literary program last evening. Mrs. Sanger F. French performed Story of the Christ Child, with Miss Van Kirks in the trio and school recitations completing the program.
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Christian Scientist’s
Christ Child
Sanger E. French
Misses van Kirks
Christmas Cantata Enlivens Christian Church Gathering
A large audience enjoyed the Christmas cantata performed by the Christian church. Mrs. Dan Alden supervised the cantata preparation and received much credit for its rendering. A Christmas tree stood in a corner as presents were distributed at the end, leaving attendees with Christmas joy.
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Dan Alden
Christmas exercises by Catholic church with tree and Santa Claus
The Catholic church held Christmas exercises at 4 30 Thursday afternoon with a tree and Santa Claus. Rev Kelly of Riverside conducted mass yesterday morning followed by the tree illumination to please the children.
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Kelly
Riverside
Hill Climb on Main Street Attracts Local Crowd
The annual hill climb along Main Street drew anxious groups of spectators as A L Taber held the cup for two years. A Huxens won in Rec dpe, with 37 10 miles. best time 6 31. O A Huxsaw, KF M Baird, and Kiscell also entered, crowding the field.
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A. L. Taber
Kiscell
Olds
Mueller couple returns to Corona after Indianapolis wedding
M. J. Mueller, longtime cashier of First National bank, and his bride return from Indianapolis to Corona to reside. The couple plan to be at home after January 1, 1809, and their marriage was noted in a recent Independent issue.
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M. J. Mueller
First National Bank
The
Independent
Santa Fe
Indianapolis
Ind
Mrs. Mueller
Foreman W Cobler Confined by Inflamatory Rheumatism
Mr. W Cobler, foreman of the independent, is confined to his bed with inflammatory rheumatism. It is hoped he will return to the office before the next publication day.
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W. Cobler
The
Independent
Special Board of Trustees Meeting on Bond Issue
A special meeting of the Board of Trustees was held December 18 1908 to discuss and advance a bond issue. The chair appointed a committee to hire Attorney Freeman and Engineer Kellogg with salaries up to 250 and 800 respectively. The group accepted engineer plans for South Sheridan street and directed cement estimates. Adjourned to December 28 with further actions to hire Freeman and Kellogg and arrange a mass citizens meeting.
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George R. Freeman
H. C. Kellogg
Board of Trustees
Holmes
A. Tuthill
Kidder
G. KR. Freeman
Freeman
Kellogg
Collier
Tuthil
Tuthill
Sheridan Street
Gillett
Kello
Murray
Nozales
Beaumont Land Still In Demand
Beaumont acreage remains in strong demand with sales for the week totaling 4700 across about six buyers. Purchasers include W. B. Huston who bought five acres at 14th and Edgar Avenue, Mrs. Kate Wray who acquired three acres in Sunny Slope for 875, and Thomas C. Birmingham who bought adjacent acreage.
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Beaumont
W. B. Huston
14Th and
Edgar Avenue
Kate Wray
Winterset
Iowa
Sunny Slope
Thomas C. Birmingham
Logan Seitz
Ontario
Seitz
Wells
Cherry Valley
R. D. Roseberger
Geo. K. Porter
San Fernando Valley
California
Beaumont Land and Water Company
Baraca Class Formed at Capistian Church
A Baraca class has been organized by the young men of the Capistian church. Officers include President Bond Wells, Vice-president W. E. K. Lotems, Secretary Roy Tel, and Treasurer Elmer Bowen. The group starts with solid membership and aims to aid the church.
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Capistian Church
Bond Wells
W. EK. Lotems
Roy < Tel
Elmer Bowen
Atarta
Offwara
Earl Cook Wins Motorcycle Race on Christmas Day
The event on Main Street featured multiple entries in two races. Earl Cook won the Free for all Singles riding Merkel and teamed with Thor in the Doubles to take the victory over Geo. Corner on a Thor. The hour race covered 5 to 4 miles. Held at Agricultural Park in Los Angeles on September 2.
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Thor
Reading Standard
Keal
Earl Cook
Postoffice Site Picked at Riverside Corner
Washington officials settled on a Riverside site at the corner of Seventh and Orange for a new post office. The choice follows federal policy to place buildings within the free delivery area and within 80 rods of the railway station. An agreement was reached after price adjustments the department found justified.
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Washington
Riverside
Seventh and
Orange
de Weefus
Federa Buings
Seventh
Orange Aera
Christmas Cantata Great Success At the Congregational Church
The Christmas Cantata Shepherd King was presented Sunday evening with fourteen numbers including solos duets and choruses. A crowded congregation filled the church and many were turned away. The choir and conductor received praise for their fine leadership and training. Rev Ferris spoke briefly on a subject harmonious with the occasion.
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Ferris
Fragmentary OCR Keeps Only Sparse Details
Readable bits show a disjointed historical text with no clear event, names, or locations. The fragment lacks a coherent incident or proper nouns to anchor a concise card headline or summary.
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Prey
Harding & Misenheimer
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MacGillivray
Corona Lumber Company
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