This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
5
Trains arrive and depart from the Santa Fe depot with listed times for eastbound and other services. Readable segments show arrivals at 2:54 a.m., 2:10 p.m., 4:27 p.m., eastbound 9:40 a.m., 12:43 p.m., and 6:27 p.m.
A Corona column lists visits by First National Bank officials and investors from Los Angeles Long Beach and Denver. It notes engagement of Rev G M Gandier of the State Anti-Saloon League and social gatherings at the Hotel Del Rey. Local business figures J C Pickering and A B Collins advertise interests in groves linotype and printing trades.
Mr. F. M. Gibbs and his son William F. Gibbs secretary treasurer of an electrical company in Los Angeles have visited Long Beach since arriving in California last October along the scenic northern route.
Mrs Rosellen Adcock of Ohio aged 132 died at her city home last Tuesday. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Science Church with interment at Sunny Slope.
Ally Kelly engages in graveling Kellogg avenue from Garretson to Ontario and a segment between Ontario and Lemon. Fourth Street is graded from Main to East Boulevard and from Main to Sheridan Street west.
Adam Strauss recently purchased two lots on Washburn Street and built a modern five room cottage now occupied by his family. He fenced the lots laid out sidewalks pruned trees and is building a greenhouse to propagate rare flowers and plants enhancing the neighborhood.
A regular Crowd chapter meeting at Masonic Hall concluded with light refreshments. District Deputy Irene Dudley Phillips will visit the lodge on Monday February 24.
The Rev. Chester W. Ferris, pastor of the Congregational Church, will deliver a discourse next Sunday evening on the life and character of Abraham Lincoln. The theme is inspiring and should attract a large audience.
The Rev. John J. Maille of Los Angeles delivered a timely address on Home Missions at the Congregational church Sunday morning. He spoke of a worthy cause and reported strong church interest in the work as he visits various congregations.
N. C. Massengill who started the first Electric Theatre in Corona has returned and will reopen in the Bunfoey building room once used as a pool hall by Mr. Goodheart. He plans to show films again next week after leasing the space to Blodgett & Co and resuming movie exhibitions.
Ability Recognized Mrs. I Feldman left yesterday morning for Los Angeles to visit relatives and then proceed to Tulare after receiving a telegram from Blodgett & Gansey to fulfill an engagement. Feldmann is praised for a rich soprano voice and past performances drew large crowds here.
On Monday February 10 Corony unveiled its first electric flash light street sign. Home Telephone Co. receives credit for the innovation as Manager Huxsaw switched from a wooden stationary sign to a decorated electric device that winks at pedestrians. The sign lends a cosmopolitan air and leaves a memorable impression on passersby.
The report lists circulation and holdings figures for the public library ending January 31 1908. It notes total volumes in the library 3072 new loans 927 juvenile and miscellaneous loans 650 800 bound magazines 46 repairs 100 and receipts totaling 7.19 dollars. The three most popular books are Aunt Jane of Kentucky If I Were King Mam Linda.
The Baptist church will host Rev B B Jacques for his first sermon next Sunday morning. Rev Chester Ferris leads Bible Classes at 9 30 with morning theme Stephen Martyr for Spiritual Freedom The evening features Grand Army of Republic Ladies Circle Sons of Veterans with address on Abraham Lincoln A Brotherhood banquet follows Monday at 6 30 with state Y M C A secretary Wilcox as guest of honor Missions at Home and the expulsive force of righteousness cited in services Music highlighted in the evening program.
The assessment for the Sixth street improvement is due and payments are accepted at the street superintendent Kellys office on Saturday February 29 and Saturday March 7 from 9 am to 4 pm. A 5 percent discount applies to payments made before the night of March 7.
C. Harnish of Riverside will be in Corona on Tuesday February 18 to photograph buildings groups and autos. If you want anything photographed drop a card to A. F. Gillett Corona and the photographer will call to make arrangements.
We offer for sale a short time two houses and lots at the corner of Tenth and Washburn streets being lots 17 and 1, block 108, Corona. A rare opportunity to secure a fine residence property near in. For particulars contact Geo. S. Thacker in Santa Ana California. Cash paid for clean cotton rags at the Independent office suitable for wiping machinery.
The Grand Patriarch Frank V. Pierce of Los Angeles will attend the February 10 meeting. All members are urged to be present. Signed H. Dawson, Scribe.
A collection of classified items including a seven year old mare for sale in Corona East, a San Domingo mahogany cabinet grand piano trade request, eleven acres of alfalfa land with improvements for sale in Corona, a bargain orchard whiffletrees lot at Corona Hardware, two rooms for rent at Fifth and Crawford, a farm or small business sale inquiry from Rochester NY, a two story bee extraction setup for trade for land in Corona, and life insurance pricing from Provident Life with agent I A Newton.
Ad copy from the Duke Advertising Agency in Los Angeles promotes $1.25 word inserts for classified ads in 86 U S papers. Request list of participating papers and how to place orders through 427 South Main Street, Los Angeles California.
Brandywine and Klondike strawberry plants offered at two dollars per thousand by F Grotzinger. Reliable crop stock advertised for gardeners and small farms.
For sale 20 tons of high grade fertilizer ready for immediate delivery. Formula includes Ammonia 3 percent nitrogen 21-2 percent, Bone Phosphate 60 percent, Phosphoric Acid 28 percent. Contact Fred M. Baird Corona California.
Classified notice offers two rooms for rent with optional furnishings. Contact via phone at 162 for details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.