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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
8
The restaurant boss, always on the job, embodies the operation and spirit of the place. He is seen managing front and kitchen, then returns in chef attire to supervise, keeping the wheels turning and customers satisfied. A sudden mood shifts as news arrives a baby is born, bringing shared happiness to staff and patrons.
At the Del Rey on Tuesday Mr. H Bruenn from New York entertained regulars with stories that earned him honorary membership in the Gentle Prevaricators. A long tale featured two commercial men in a Pullman smoking compartment discussing business and a Hebrew Yankee exchange about orders and expenses.
In a crowded train car a man proclaims selling suspension bridges while others react with humor and travel chatter. The dialogue touches on timing months and the quirky business pitch among travelers from varied origins.
Riverside Water Company reduces pasture rates on Magnolia Avenue property to three dollars per month for horses and two dollars per month for colts per month. Address N C Hunt Corona Cal.
The M E Sunday School held regu lar sessions last Sunday with the largest attendance this school has seen. Classes for all ages were offered and families were invited to attend with children. The Ladies of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society hosted a reception for honorary members on Thursday evening. Reverend D E McCarty of Oxnard visited the Independent office Friday and is staying with Reverend Dr Cliff in Temescal.
Rev. T. J. Davenport the corresponding secretary of Union University Tennessee will preach at the First Baptist Church Corona Sunday February 9 morning and evening. Morning subject The Christian Soldier Evening subject Sonship.
The following letters remain uncalled for at the Corona California post office for the week ending February 3 1908. Foribir H Compire George Harris Pearl Harvey A Hacher Wm Kinnedy J R Lawrence Livio Mar chisotte Cebastian Lornell Senor Can uto Martines Mrs Norsisa Pantogo Fernando Panes Chas Scott James Vanderlanis W P Watts Josie Ward J W Wilson Isteban Zmandy The letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on February 17 1908. George Brown P M
Spiritual program highlights at the Christian Church include Bible classes at 9 30 a m for old and young and services at 10 45 a m and 7 5 p m with Rev J B Maile of Los Angeles preaching Sunday The Life of Christ study luncheon for men Junior C F at 3 p m Young People at 6 30 p m and a mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m all invited Also Methodist Church notes pursue Life of Christ sermon on First Miracle Sunday morning with Evening subject The Power of the Gospel
The Good Government League meeting set for next Monday evening is postponed to Tuesday evening February 18. Citizens interested in good government are invited to attend. A fuller notice with speakers will be issued next week at the Independent office.
Isa Benedict Clark Sanger secretly married Miss Ocie Taylor in Corona last Wednesday after a long childhood friendship. The couple arrived in Corona Wednesday evening and have since received congratulations from friends as the Independent offers its best wishes.
In a London Tit-Bits vignette the staff gossip as two partners miss connections. A sharp exchange follows about a supposed five year tenure, pay, and a colonial branch dispute, ending with a stern reminder that the ad matched the job left on Saturday.
An American heiress in a English tale declares a bold wager on a staged spoof as Mr Herries and Fox appear. The Bud accuses Fox, who must spin a tale to his father while Margi and the captain depart toward their carriage.
Local manager explains plans to call reserves during engagements to fill the house in a showboat tour. An agent cites customary excuses for poor business, prompting a debate on Saturday night trade and drawing a sharp remark about shawl sales in New York World.
Owing to the death of Rev John Brann Hastor of St Johns Episcopal Church the Saturday night entertainment at the Opera House is postponed to Tuesday evening February 11. The Ladies Guild presents Whats in a Name with local talent as key cast members are unavailable for a later date. Rehearsals suggest a pleasant evening and a large crowd is expected.
The Grelick couple from Marion Iowa and the Dear couple from Stover City Iowa arrived Wednesday and are quartered at Hotel Del Rey. They are friends of R. W. Yourex who shows them Corona and vicinity and they will stay several days.
The Independent is seeking clean cotton rags suitable for wiping machinery and offers cash compensation. Local businesses or individuals with surplus material may contact the paper to arrange pickup or delivery.
The Temescal Water Company board approves a pumping plant at Ontario Avenue and Lemons Street to move water from the lower to the upper pipeline to equalize supply. The facility will have 100 inch capacity, powered by electricity from the Ethonac plant, with a 12 inch steel conduit 3600 feet long joining the lines. Water is currently hauled to the site.
Members of the Junior League of the Methodist church host a Friday social at the church with a musical program and two booths serving rice and tea representing Japan and China. Young girls in oriental costumes will serve from each booth. Net proceeds fund support for a Hindu girl in India.
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