Local Happenings and Community Announcements
W C T U meets next Tuesday afternoon at Grandma Masten home. County Board of Education plans a forenoon meeting at the courthouse. Louis Ferrill begins Sheridan Street improvements from Sixth street to the boulevard. An infant daughter arrives at the Morefield home. Corona Lodge No 375 O OL F to install officers January 12. Riverside Elks plan a New Year’s Day baseball game at Chemawa. Congregational Workers Union hold monthly calendar social at Mrs Ye’s home this afternoon with a delightful time expected.
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Odd Fellows
Shipley
Corona Lodge
Chemawa
Riverside Elks
Workers’ Union of the Congregational Church
New Jersey Man Geo L Bush Visits Corona After Six Years
Geo L Bush of New Jersey visited Corona this week after a six year absence. He commented on the notable progress since his last visit. Bush owns grove property at page 31 managed by T P Drinkwater. His brother B B Bush is a noted Riverside businessman.
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Geo. L. Bush
New Jersey
Corona
Mr. Bush
Grove P 31
T. P. Drinkwater
B. B. Bush
Riverside
Petition for Sixth Street Improvement Circulated
A petition for Sixth Street improvement was circulated yesterday with reports that the required frontage funding is secured. Messrs. Prizer and Perkins are in Barstow this week to inspect mining claims involved in their interests. The Corona Lumber Company received a large shipment of cotton cement totaling 800 sacks, about forty tons.
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Sixth Street
Messrs
Hr’. Prizer
F. A. ‘Perkins
Barstow
Corona Lumber Company
Colton
W. L. Brown
The
Santa Fe
Corona
City Treasurer Merriam Gets New Temporary Counter
Due to heavier clerical duties from street bond work a movable counter measuring 2144 by 7 feet was installed in City Hall for City Treasurer Merriam's use.
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Merriam
Special Train For Tournament Of Roses Fans
A special train will depart Corona at 7 30 am via San Bernardino to Pasadena for New Years day chariot races. Passengers may depart Pasadena as late as 4 30 pm to return home, with service at 7 o clock.
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Pasadena
Corona
San Bernardino
San Diego Sees Prosperity Boost From Rail Plans
J B Gooch reports San Diegos real estate is rising on Spreckels railroad promise to Yuma. A major transcontinental line backs the project and water supply has ample impounded reserves for years to come.
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San Diego
J-B
Spreckels
Yuma
Minister Announces Sunday Sermons At Baptist Church
Rev. E. T. Sandford will preach next Sunday morning on The dying advice of an aged, successful general. The evening sermon will be on The Weeping Christ.
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E. T. Sandford
Baptist Church
Quail Hunting Outing In Los Angeles Weathered
Dr Geo W Lasher and Dr W F Perry left Los Angeles at the start of the week to hunt quail. A few good bags were reported before rain cut the trip short and they returned home without completing the planned outing.
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Geo. W. Lasher
W.F. Perry
Los Angeles
A Cowboys Girl Delights Opera House Crowd
A good sized audience greeted A. Cowboys Girl at the opera house Monday evening. The scenes are laid in western Texas and depict rough border life with excitement and humor pleasing attendees.
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A. Cowboy
Opera House
Texas
River concerns after Colorado's second break
Walter Austin argues locals fear renewed river shift after the second break into its old channel. He warns that rebuilding canals will be costly and projects will require substantial expenditure.
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Walter Austin
Imperial Country
Colorado
Home Telephone adds 38 instruments with more work planned
Manager Huxsan of the Home Telephone Company was pleased Monday by the arrival of 38 instruments. The new phones are being installed as rapidly as possible. Additional construction work is contemplated by the company at the present time.
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Huxsan
Home Telephone Company
Correction Presented for Corona High School Valuation
A misprint listed Corona High School building improvements at 3500 dollars instead of 35000 dollars. The intended amount reflects the cost of the new educational structure planned to aid the community's schooling and civic progress.
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Corona
Two Prospective Homes in City Block Deals
J B Gooch bought the east 50 feet of lots 10 11 12 in block 141 from W B Roberts this week and plans to build a residence. T O Sullivan also contemplates a home on lot 31 in block 95, just purchased from J W Grinnell. Sales completed through H K Stahl agency.
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J. B. Gooch
W. B. Roberts
Mr. Gooch
T. O. Sullivan
J. W. Grinnell
H. K. Stahl
Bishop Johnson Confirms at St John the Baptist Church
Bishop Johnson of the Los Angeles diocese conducted Holy Confirmation at St John the Baptist church during his annual visitation last Sunday. He preached a practical sermon to a representative audience in the evening. He also led Christmas services at St Pauls Pro Cathedral on Tuesday morning packed to the doors. Mr and Mrs V O Harter entertained the bishop here.
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Bishop Johnson
Diocese of
Los Angeles
St. John, the Baptist Church
St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral
V. O. Harter
Wedding Bells at Browning Home for Kelley and Schell
Mr John Logan Kelley and Miss Emma F Schell, both of Los Angeles, were married last evening at the Browning home in Seventh and Ronona streets. The ceremony featured Wedding March, vows by Rev W T Adams, and a simple reception for close friends and a few out of town guests.
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J. M. Browning
Seventh
Ronona
John Logan Kelley
Emma F. Schell
Los Angeles
Menelssohin
Browning
Bessie Bradish
Riverside
Gmnad
Log Angles
W. T. Adams
The
Christian Church
Mrs. Browning
Rev Burr to Preach Morning and Evening
Reverend W O Burr will preach in the morning on Men and the church and in the evening on When men draw nigh to God. The service schedule emphasizes gospel instruction.
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W.O. Burr
Revival meetings near finish at Christian church
After five weeks of progress the revival meetings at the Christian church will close next Sunday evening. Much good has been done during the run and the public is urged to attend the closing service led by Rev. W. To Adams.
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The
Christian Church
Adams
Christian Church Services and Schedule
Sunday School at 2:30. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Afternoon topic Motives in Seeking Christ. Evening topic What Shall I Do with Jesus. Baptism and communion 98 Pileavnr 630 peau. Public invited to all services. W. T. Athtuin, pastor.
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Pileavnr
Christ
Jesus
W. T. Athtuin
Puister
Desertion Suspect Nabbed by City Marshal in San Bernardino
City Marshal Lyman arrested a man identified as Nichols, sought by the Navy for desertion, after locating him in the San Bernardino area. Nichols’s father lived in Corona but now resides near San Bernardino. Lyman will deliver Nichols to authorities per instruction.
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Lyman
San Bernardino
Nichols
Department of the Navy
Corona
San Bernarda Line
Ind
Pant Jones
Cat Osantay Barbara
Mro-Lyman
Local Births Reported by Dr Huff This Week
Dr M B Huff reports births this week naming the Warmer family a daughter, the Branch family a daughter, the LeGros family a daughter, and the Giddings family a son. Also listed are Broad and roomy work shirts sold by Fred S. Alden & Co.
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M. B. Huff
Aeek. Warmer
Warmer
Branch
George Branch
Legros
Giddings
Fred S. Alden & Co
Business Opportunities for Sale Splendid Saying Hens
For sale: splendid saying hens. Come quick. Also wanted two young fox hounds at Glen Ivy Hot Springs Company Glen Ivy via Corona.
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DR. Huff
Glen Ivy Hot Springs Company
Glen Tvy
Corona
For Sale House and Three-Acre Lot by Browning
Four-room hard-finished house offered on easy terms by D. M. Browning. Inquire of Browning. Also three-acre piece close in offered by Alden & Co with Walkover and Douglas shoes listed. Contact D. M. Browning for details and attractive price.
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D. M. Browning
Walkover
Douglas Shoes
Fred
Alden & Co
Wanted Apprentice to Learn the Printer's Trade
Help wanted notice from the Independent office seeking an apprentice to learn the printer's trade. Apply at the Independent office for qualification and training opportunities.
Dr Arthur W Walker Eye Ear Nose and Throat
Dr Arthur W Walker of Riverside California specializes in eye ear nose and throat care with glasses fittings. Office at Leighton block corner Main and Ninth hours 9 to 11 thirty a.m. 2 to 5 p.m. and by appointment residence 1213 Main Street.
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Leighton
Main Street
Attorney in Bath Office Reopens in California
An attorney and counselor at law named Philips Black Corpns resumes practice in California after a period in Bath. Reports note colleague Dr Topp in his old office and reference to Bath phones in the records.
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Philips Black
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Board of Education
Court House
Sheridan
Louis Ferrill
Sheriday Street
Boulevard
J. C. Gleason
J. A. Morefield
Mable Scoville
Pocahontas
Odd Fellows Hall
L. L. ‘Andrews
T. O. Andrews
California Bee-Keepers
Andrews
Dre Sneu
Red Front
Russ Lumber and Mill Co
Corona, Cal
G. Rouse & Co
California
Baptist Sunday Services
K-Cowboy’s
Imperial
Congregational Services
Christian Church Services
Riverside, Cal
S. S. Willard
Citizens Bank
Corona, California
G. R. Freeman
Topp
Bath Phones
R. R. Root
Billings
James L. Davis
Father Patton
Ted
Geo. B. Macgillivray
Ot Bistness
Sunset
J. W. Freeman
C. D. McNeil
San Francisco
D. M. Browning Notary Public
State Mutual Building and Loan Association
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