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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
2
Holiday Trade Praise From Local Merchants
The Independent notes gratifying holiday trade by local merchants and editor hopes business will triple next year for their clients and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
Riverside Mayor backs wider park spaces in beautified street plan
At a Wo mans Improvement Club meeting on Tuesday afternoon Mayor Evans of Riverside advocated expanding park space on each side of a residence street to at least ten feet, preferably thirteen feet, to create a truly beautiful avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Riverside
Woman’s Improvement Club
Corona Eyes Birdman Stunt for July Celebration
Local planners discuss adding a man bird act to the Fourth of July event to honor the new electric line reaching Corona. The proposal envisions a spectacle highlighting aviation interest during the city celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
Dynamiting of Llewellen Ironworks Provokes Police Probe
A Los Angeles dynamiting at the Llewellen Ironworks prompts officials to probe the incident. The writer blames no specific union and warns against assigning direct responsibility to labor organizations, urging thorough investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellen Ironworks
Los Angeles
Pasadena Star praised for modernity under Prisk Bros
Riverside Press lauds the Pasadena Star for seizing opportunity and building a modern newspaper. It notes the Star’s three-deck perfecting press and extensive type machinery, praising both initiative and capital backing as key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena Star
Prisk Bros
Riverside Press
Star
Citrus Belt Land Co Applauds Local Paper
Edward RR Feuerborn secretary of Citrus Belt Land Co from Riverside Heights tract north of Corona thanks the Corona Independent for its recent feature. The firm promotes five and ten acre parcels at attractive prices and expresses appreciation for editorial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward RR. Feuerborn
Citrus Belt Land Company
Riverside Orange Heights
Los Angeles
Cal
Corona Independent
Corona
Edwin Ro Pruerborn
1911 Corona Business Brief Fragment
Fragmentary 1911 item describes local business activity and a transportation or market scene with incompletely legible names and actions. The readable bits suggest street commerce and possible club or company mentions influencing local trade.
Keep the trade at home in 1911 Corona advertises
The piece urges Corona merchants to curb out of town shopping and double down on home advertising. It laments past depots overflowing with goods and calls for a local year long effort to attract customers, urging businessmen to invest time and money to keep trade within Corona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
Major Hardy
Independent
Local Man Appointed Secretary of Riverside Baraca Union
J. W. Humphreys has received notification of appointment as secretary of the Riverside County Baraca Union and has begun duties. The post comes on the recommendation of Marshal Hudson, founder of the Baraca movement, marking a distinction for the local young man. Humphreys is assistant cashier of the Corona National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Humphreys
Riverside County Baraca Union
Marshal Hudson
Mr. Humphreys
Corona National Bank
New Road Plan Aims Local Supervision Start of Year
Supervisor Hamner announces a new system of road supervision beginning January. Each district will have a dedicated overseer to inspect ten miles, drag after rains, and fill hollows to prevent water standing and mud, extending road life overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamner
Device Prevents Orange Bruising at Redlands Packing House
A new device at the Redlands Orange Growers packing house rounds the upper edge of the center board to reduce bruising as oranges are packed. The method allows tight packing without damage, a development noted as of interest to district packers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redlands
Reducing Grade of Hill on a Busy County Road
The county road north of the wagon bridge over the Santa Ana River near Bam market garden is being materially improved. Supervisor Hamner orders a 25 foot cut to straighten the hill west of the former Collins property, with roadwork under Roadmaster John Baldwin and wagons provided to speed material removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
Bam Market Garden
Hamner
Collins
John Baldwin
Baldwin
Local Men Win Prizes in Candy Cane Guess
The five pound five ounce candy cane hung in the Mission Confectionery window weighed the exact amount and sparked bets. Sidney G. Beck of Corona Cash Store guessed five pounds four ounces, closest to the mark. First prize went to a $5 candy basket, George M. Blair won the cane, and Bob Stack received a candy box for third closest guess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Confectionery
Independent
Mission
Sidney G. Beck
Corona Cash
George M. Blair
Bob Stack
Painters Wanted for 1911 Pacific Paint Catalogue
The Pacific Paint company of 3617 and 3619 So. Main St., Los Angeles solicits readers to request its new money saving 1911 catalogue direct from maker to user. Enclose a business card or letterhead to receive a postpaid 1 inch sash tool free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pacific Paint Company
Main St
Los Angeles
Entertains Large Number Of Christmas Guests
Mr and Mrs Chas Lillibridge hosted Christmas dinner for many friends and relatives including Dr and Mrs C M Lathrop Mrs Susan Lathrop and Mrs Emerson of Los Angeles Benjamin Bailey and wife San Diego Miss Phillips Iowa Daniel Schumacher Indiana Mr and Mrs Charles Hatfield Sue City IA C H Birdsall and family Mr and Mrs O H Phillips Mrs L F Baird Mrs Rose Wilkins B M Lillibridge and wife and Mrs Lydia Lillibridge of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lillibridge
Susan Lathrop
Emerson
Los Angeles
Benjamin Bailey
San Diego
Miss Phillips
Iowa
Daniel Schumacher
Indiana
Charles Hatfield
Sue City
C. H. Birdsall
O. H. Phillips
L. F. Baird
Rose Wilkins
B. M. Lillibridge
Lydia Lillibridge
Citizens Bank annual stockholders meeting notice
Notice of the regular annual meeting of Citizens Bank stockholders on Tuesday January 10 1911 at 3 p m at the bank office Corona California to elect a Board of Directors and conduct other business. Dated December 27 1910. Geo E Sindecor Secretary and Cashier. Corona California. d29-2¢
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
Corona
GEO. E. Sindecor. Secy. and Cashier
California
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Local Briefs Highlight Injuries and Business Moves
W. W. Kressen sprained his right ankle playing football last Monday. Miss Helen Newton is recovering from a relapse. Nick Papas has leased space in the Tood building on Fifth and Main for his cigar and fruit store. C. L. Lowrey will build a $1500 five room bungalow for W. F. Brennan of Los Angeles near Elsinore road east of Lee Lake. A missing automobile cushion was reported on Temescal Road and Ontario Ave near Main Street. notify the office if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Kressen
Nick Papas
Tood
Fifth and Main Streets
International Cash Grocery
Main Street
C. L. Lowrey
W. F. Brennan
Los Angeles
Elsinore Road
Lee Lake
Temescal Road
Ontario Ave
Football Game Monday Between Corona Association and Town Eleven Scoreless
Last Monday afternoon a hotly contested football game saw the Corona Athletic Association eleven defeat the town team 19 to 0. James Rawleigh scored a spectacular opening touchdown after catching a kickoff, with Harold Corkhill adding a later score via a forward pass. Umpire W H Gunn officiated as the town team’s best player was Frank Raney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona Athletic Association
J. Bush
R. E
C. Corella
R. G
E. Brown
R. T
B. Baer
L. L
F. Wells
L. G
IL Beechai
Jas. Rawleigh
H. Corkhill
P. Cross
W. H. Kressen
H. Cross
Rawleigh
Athletic Association
Harold Corkhill
Frank Raney
W. H. Gunn
Learn Shorthand From Home With Gregg Correspondence
Earn confidence in Gregg Shorthand and touch typewriting through a mail study. No relocation needed. complete course priced at 25 dollars per week and up. Gregg Cor respondence School offers instruction from home via mail at 1416 W Fourth St Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg
Gregg Correspondence School
Fourth St
Los Angeles
California
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