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Newspaper

Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1915

Page

1

Ohio floods leave five dead and $2 million in damage

Central Ohio torrential rains cause widespread destruction with five deaths and scores injured. Lima reports half a million in losses, Ottawa river floods Lima, and Kenton surpasses 1913 flood levels. Rail service crippled by washouts as water recedes.

Columbus Ohio Lima Kenton Scioto Bellefontaine la Rue Big Four Railways W. J. Schagal Big Four Railroad John Kernan

Kensington at Club 15 Pleasing Social Gathering

The Kensington event at the Woman's club house yesterday drew forty ladies for a purely social afternoon. Ice cream and cake accompanied a refreshment hour while Mrs. F J Mueller outlined plans for the Autumn Festival on November 19 and 20. Attendees expressed strong interest as members prepare handmade items for a bazaar pairing with the festival's activities.

Woman’s Club House F. J. Mueller

Speedway Tract Draws Big Interest For Restricted Homes

Real estate promoters offer an exclusive tract with prepaid improvements and clear titles. Electric street lamps illuminate the area nightly to lure buyers, with no future street work costs to settlers. Investors are urged to act quickly before best lots sell, as prices are expected to rise.

Speedway

Dr Nicholson to Preach at First Methodist Church

Dr Nicholson a leading Minnesota Conference member will preach at the morning hour. Come and hear him for a fine sermon.

Riverside official reports strong fair attendance at exposition

Riverside county representative W. J. Pentelow spoke to crowds averaging 60 to 90, with some lectures drawing up to 200. A. S. Dudley, Riverside chamber secretary, notes daily attendance averaging about 12,162 from July 4 to 12, with 9,000 people registering at Pentelow’s desk since the fair began.

W. J. Pentelow Riverside County A. S. Dudley Riverside Chamber of Commerce Pentelow Dudley

Corona urged to race this year with wide advertising

A letter from George M. Blair argues Corona should host an auto race in 1915 and be heavily advertised nationwide. He cites faster, more reliable cars and tires as reasons the event would attract Easter visitors planning expositions.

Corona Indianapolis

Alleged Female Forger Missing From Southern California

Mrs. Anna Lewis of Los Angeles, said to have recently come to Corona and passed forged checks at Newton and Tate and at Broadwell’s in Chino for 25 dollars, was on probation in Los Angeles earlier in the week. She claimed to be mother of 12 children and stirred local sympathy while allegedly passing many worthless checks across Southern California. Broadwell of Chino urged arrest, but she had departed for her former home in the East.

Anna Lewis Los Angeles Corona Newton and Tate Chino Broadwell Ellen Beach Yaw San Bernardino County Tebo

Local party to attend San Diego exposition by two cars

Tomorrow morning two automobiles will depart the city with a local party bound for the San Diego exposition. The group includes W L Peeler and daughters Verna and Viola, Mr and Mrs D McNeil and daughters Ruth and Gertrude, Fred Boling, Ida Moore, and Flossie ONeill of Illinois. They will stay away from Corona until mid next week with inland route to the expo and return by the ocean route.

San Diego Exposition W. L. Peeler Verna Viola D. McNeil Ruth Gertrude Fred Boling Ida Moore Flossie O'Neill Illinois Corona

Christian Church Announces Sunday Services

Rev J W Utter will preach at 11 a m on the topic How far can we follow Christ Junior Endeavor meets at 2 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and a Union meeting at Tabernacle 7 30 p m all are invited to attend

Christ Junior Endeavor Christian Endeavor Tabernacle

Tracking the Corona record against Chicago’s mark

The letter claims drivers are improved and the Indianapolis track unchanged. It argues adding six smiles to the Corona record to compare with Chicago’s time, noting the P. E. Crossing won’t affect the average. Starter Fred Wagner says the East doubted such a time last year and suggests another race to test it.

Indianapolis Chicago Fred Wagner Jeff Crafford

Rim of the World editors tour county with 100 guests

About one hundred newspaper editors will visit San Bernardino County for a three day Rim of the World trip arranged by Dr. Baylis. The group starts at the court house, travels to Pinecrest and Big Bear, with a noon camp stew at Green Valley and returns via Santa Ana Canyon. George M. Blair of The Independent covers the event.

Baylis San Bernardino San Berardino Court House KE Street Pinecrest Big Bear Green Valley Santa Ana Canyon George M. Blair The Independent

Redlands Review Sold to Turrill and Arthur

G. S. Turrill and F. K. Arthur have bought the majority stock of the Redlands Review from Edgar Williams who retains a small block. Williams will move to Sacramento to serve as president of the state civil service commission. Williams has run the paper for five years, having bought it from Lyman M. King. The company is reorganized with Turrill as president, Williams as vice president, and Arthur as secretary-treasurer.

G. S. Turrill F. K. Arthur Redlands Review Edgar Williams Williams Sacramento State Civil Service Commission Review Lyman M. King Mr. Turrill Mr. Williams Mr. Arthur

R S Billings Wins Suit Against Sparr

In superior court Judge Densmore ruled for plaintiff R S Billings against E J Sparr et al. The full amount sued for 3410 was granted. Billings sought repayment of money paid to Corona National Bank on a judgment after signing an accommodation note for Sparr. Defense claimed fraud and conspiracy involving a garage interest in 1911.

Densmore R. S. Billings E. J. Sparr Corona National Bank Sparr

Gregory of Riverside Visits City to Meet Friends

Gregory of Riverside spent the day in the city making rounds and calling on friends. He spoke with locals and planned further informal gatherings.

A. Gregory Riverside

Mrs A M Moore Leaves for San Diego Visit

Mrs A M Moore and her daughter left this morning after visiting friends and relatives for a week before returning to their home in San Diego.

A. M. Moore San Diego

Corona Faces Los Angeles Railway In Tomorrow’s Ball Game

In a local league clash, Corona hosts Los Angeles Railway tomorrow. Both squads seek a key win as a shaping part of the season, with players from each side expected to contribute prominently.

German Drive Races Across Polang As War Reports Flow

London dispatches detail Austro German coordination pressing toward Warsaw and Dniester crossings while fighting rages in Southern Poland and along Lorraine Artois fronts. Rumors of Gallipoli progress persist. Romania rejects Germany's overland munitions route. No coal strike change despite scattered protests. French recapture Hill No. 285 confirms Argonne activity.

London Galicia Warsaw Dniester von Mackenzen von Ilindenburg Poland Lorraine Artois Souchez Athens Gallipoli Hill No. 285 Forest of Argonne

St John's Episcopal Church Services Announced

Rev Charles Stanley Mook leads Sunday services at St Johns Episcopal Church with Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10 45 a m There is no evening service All are invited to attend the services and the rector will preach over the air.

ST. John's Episcopal Church Charles Stanley Mook

Carnation Crochet Club Meets With Mrs Lillebridge

The Carnation Crochet club gathered Friday afternoon with Mrs. B. M. Lillebridge for crocheting and social conversation. Refreshments included fruitade, cake and wafers. Attendees included Mesdames Dorsey Hutchinson Culpeper Luffingwell Davis J W Grinnell and others plus Esther Grinnell of Perham Minnesota Burton Baird RE Gaines Wood Loverign Birdsall Hadley Van Dyke Tower Baird Allensworth Lathrop and Mrs C E Lillebridge and six children.

B. M. Lillebridge Mesdames Dorsey Hutchinson Culpeper Luffingwell Davis J. W. Grinnell Chas. Grinnell Esther Perham Minnesota Burton Baird RE. Gaines Wood Loverign Birdsall Hadley van Dyke Tower Baird Allensworth Lathrop C. E. Lillebridge

West Sixth Street Ball Park Day Game Boosts Local Team

Tomorrow afternoon at West Sixth Street ball park the local team hosts a home game. Los Angeles Railway service will run to Corona with extra trains to help fans reach the venue and support the squad.

West Sixth Street Ball Park Los Angeles Railway Can Corona

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Elida L. Bentz Shelly Seattle, Wash Frank Sranger New York Joseon Canyon Kensington Ladies OF Woman’s Improvement Club First Methodist Church J. F. Humphrey California A. J. Warh C. C. Harrington Cash Geo. B. Snidecor Laura V. Kirby F. B. Snidecor P. Phompson Pres Chas Hoss Pew McConnell Asst W. J Pentelow City Sec Corona Independent Christian Church J. W. Utter Southern SAN Bernardino County Supervisors Spark Geo. R. Freeman W. T. Watkins Meiers C. B. McConnell Chas Hoss Elzie Veach Mason Terpening E. L. Sparr Polang Wales Rumania Germany Turkey South Wales Copenhagen Exchange Telegraph Company Vorwaerts
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