Corona editor hosts Riverside visitors praise local prospects
During a flying visit to Riverside on Sunday the Independent editor met ex-editor H C Cree now Riverside Press attaché and praised Corona and its people. He noted Riverside Chamber secretary Frank Wiggins plans to help Corona’s growth and future prospects. He also met H M May, Riverside Chamber secretary, who pledged support for Corona’s business interests and Riverside County’s standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Independent
H. C. Cree
Riverside Press
Éntleman
Corona
Frank Wiggins
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Wiggins
Virginia
California
R. Wiggins
H. M. May
Riverside Chamber of Commerce
Riverside County
Fragmented Memoir Record From a Tangled Social Nook
The narrator recalls a rambling sequence of meetings and names tied to a secretive lodge network. He mentions the Fishbone Sisters, various clubs, eccentric schedules, and a revealing card that hints at lurid private affiliations. The passage ends mid-sentence with a continued note on page four.
Riverside Corona 1908 directory shows population rise and commerce
The Riverside county directory lists 1188 Corona names, estimating a bona fide population of 4752. It notes 159 distinct lines of business and a strong commercial uptick, plus a diverse resident mix and high quality press work.
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Riverside
Corona
Johnsons
Jones
Does Anybody Know Baker from Highbridge NY
The Independent published a January issue letter from Mr Baker of Highbridge NY asking about his son John Baker who once lived in Corona. City Marshal Lyman says he recognizes the photo but does not know the boy’s current whereabouts. If the youth sees this, he should contact his parents who offer help.
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The
Independent
Baker
Highbridge
N.Y
John Baker
Corona
Marshall Lyman
Young Baker
Lyman
May
City Marshall
Michiganders Picnic in Los Angeles at Eastlake Park
Former Michigan residents in Southern California plan their third annual picnic at Eastlake Park in Los Angeles on Saturday January 25. The gathering aims to unite thousands of Michiganders from across the state with former residents, offering complimentary cups coffee cream and sugar to badge wearers found at the park headquarters.
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California
Eastlake Park
Los Angeles
Episcopal Guild to Meet Next Wednesday
The Episcopal Guild will meet next Wednesday evening at Mrs. Sinclairs residence at Ramona and Tenth streets. Miss Willity of Pasadena, Treasurer of the United Offering Fund, will address the gathering, noted for her entertaining talk on topics of interest to Church members.
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Episcopal Guild
Reverend Brann of St John the Baptist Ill in Orange
The Reverend Brann rector of St John the Baptist Church in Orange remains ill at home with slight hopes for recovery. Corona parishioners offer sincere sympathy and fervent wishes for his speedy return to health. Recent reports indicate he is improving with prospects of a swift recovery.
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Brann
St. John the Baptist Church
Orange
Corona
Dr. Branny
Rev
Good Government League Launches Drive Against Saloon in Corona
Monday evening saw the inauguration of a new movement the Good Government League aimed at eradicating saloon influence in Corona. About one hundred signers pledged to work toward ending liquor traffic, with independent groups pledging support for the campaign and a goal of placing Corona among communities where liquor is condemned or banned.
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Corona
Good Government League
League
First Lieut. King Visits Islands Report Reveals Island Progress
First Lieut. Harry King U S A with the Phillipine Scouts on Mendenoa Island called at the Independent office. He tours Temescals Bixby ranch with Capt. Henry Daniels and praises Secretary Taft's popularity in Manila. He notes railways coal mines and rising American immigration to Manila and surrounding towns. He plans a Southern California winter and another Corona visit.
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Harry King
Mendenoa Island
Independent
Bixby Ranch
Temescal
Henry Daniels
King
States
Tait
Manilla
Japan
Uncle Saim
California
Corona
Corona Fire Department Chooses New Officers
The Corona Fire Department held its annual election with no contest and announced the upcoming Washington's Birthday ball on February 22 to fund the treasury. Chief A B Cummins leads as chief with W P Miles foreman and L L Andrews treasurer among others, followed by a celebratory afterglow at the Gem Restaurant.
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Corona Fire Department
A. 8. Cummins
W. P. Miles
L. L. Andrews
F. A. Perking
Perle Glass
Washington
Gem
Good Government Club Forms to Tackle Corona Issues
A meeting of the Good Government Club elected T. P. Drinkwater as president and William Corkhill as secretary. Members debated saloon regulation as a primary concern and anticipated broad local support. The next gathering is set for February 10 at Masonic Hall.
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Good Government Club
Corona
T. P. Drinkwater
Presidio
William Corkhill
Clib
Jacob Stoner
Woc
Barth
Toc. Dumesem
Cl A. Kinney
Dred. C. Glenusem
Cerk
Masonic Hall
Plucky Petries Left Dakota Ranch For California Home
Miss Anna Petrie, famed for frontier grit, carves a life from Sioux country to a California ranch. Her sister and Fred Petrie settle in Seventh and Victoria streets while Anna plans a winter home here, keeping Dakota business ties. She once built a three thousand acre estate, four hundred cattle, and a thriving general store with solo effort amid dangers of frontier life.
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Fred A. Petrie
Linton
North Dakota
Fins
Victoria
Mr. Petrie
Anna Petrie
Miss Petrie
Sitting Bull
Custer
Seventh Cavalry
Petrie Ranch
Misses Petrie
Bismark
California
Corona
Dakota Ranch
A GOOD MOVE The San Antonios Fruit Exchange crackdown
The Pomona fruit exchange printed 3000 cloth notices offering a reward for arrest and conviction of orange thieves from member orchards. Most thefts are by Auto parties robbing orchards. members will track machines and alert packing houses to intercept suspects. A New York judge once noted the difficulty of learning truth from testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonios Fruit Exchange
Pomona
New York
Italian Band Leaves Long Beach Auditorium After Popular Run
The 100 Corona troupe led by Marco Vessella will move on from the Long Beach Auditorium after drawing crowds as the site’s principal attraction for two years. Vessella plans to lead the band at venues on the Atlantic coast, possibly Baltimore and Atlantic City next season, where he is well regarded.
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Vessella
Baltimore
Steel Pier
Atlantic City
Tie
Atlantic Coast
Have you money to spend Ho so spend it heres
A terse phrase urges spending money now with a playful misspelling and informal tone. The fragment hints at a promotional or sales context but provides no clear event, organization, or date.
Old Arkansaw at Alden Opera House Wednesday Eve
The comedy Old Arkansaw by Fred Raymond to be staged at the Alden Opera House on Wednesday evening January 22. The play is praised as a strong entertaining comedy with an intricate yet clear plot and a standout cast. It follows Raymond's proven success pattern with repeat engagements and growing audience interest nationwide.
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Arkansaw
Alden Opera House
Fred Raymond
Raymond
Missouri
Pacific Clay may open Terra Cotta plant at Corona
The Pacific Clay company could establish an architectural Terra Cotta factory at their Corona plant site. With kilns and machinery already on hand, the project would cost a fraction of 190,000 dollars and is likely to proceed within the next two months. The design would produce terra cotta decorations and fittings for major buildings, including San Francisco projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Clay Company
Corona
Clay Company
Odd Fellows Elect Board For Coming Year
Annual meeting of the Odd Fellows Tall Associa ton afe Corant elected directors TL Holmes George N Baer J H Alden W C Barth and Dr J C Gleason. Officers chosen include President H H Holmes Vice President D L Aldens Secretary Dr W o Gleason and Treasurer W C Barth for the ensuing year.
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Odd Fellows Tall Associaton Afe Corant
Usua
TA Holmes
George N. Baer
J. H. Alden
W. C. Barth
J.C. Gleason
H. H. Holmes
D. L. Aldens
Dr. Wo. Gleason
News Nuggets on Industry, Finance and Society
A Black Star Coal Corporation forms in Los Angeles to develop Santiago Canyon coal properties. Chicago reports 137000 idle workers and 18000 out of work skilled tradesmen. People hoard then redeposit savings. Connecticut houses stock money to cover national debt. Rev. Charles Pease leaves Long Beach pulpit to ranch near Santa Ana. Panama Canal cost estimates rise to 200 million from 159 million as Congress funds grow. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt announces engagement of daughter Ghuly to Count Stanislaus. Newport Beach eyes railroad link to Santa Ana as Huntington plans expansion.
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Black Star Coal Corporation
Los Angeles
Santiago Canyon
Chicago
Associated Building Trades
Connecticut
Charles Pease
First Congregational Church
Long Beach
Santa Ana
Jatte
Panama Canal
Congress
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Ghulys
Stanislaus, Paeterwinski
Drigemolf Szeehenyi
Newport Beach
Huntington
Newport
Ice Water For All Fountain At Main And Sixth
The bronze drinking fountain funded by public subscriptions and the W C T U association is being erected at Main and Sixth streets. A cold storage system beneath the ground will keep ice cold water ready day and night during sweltering summers. The fountain is ornamental as well as useful and will be widely appreciated.
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W. C. T. U. Association
Main
Sixth Streets
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Reechin
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Semymunh
San Any
Evenin
John
Sorosis
Ladies Maternal Aid Sassidy
Adamiram
Myrtle Tootle
Shakesper Club
Antonett Montegu Crabb
Romeo
Vinin
Pastorel Aid
John Pac
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U. S.A
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