24 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
1
Pomona city council faces citrus growers and residents as an ordinance bans oil with more than ten percent asphalt in orchard smudge pots. Growers warn of hardship and possible closures, noting the industry brings about one million dollars to Pomona and Corona. Residents complain of soot and health annoyances from frost fighting infra.
Miss Myra Reynolds spends a few days with her grandfather on La Sierra Heights. The Rhyolite Crushed Rock company received a belt recently at the Santa Fe station described as “some belt.” It measures about half an inch thick rubber, three feet wide and weighs 2080 pounds.
Workmen at the Ben White well in Temescal canyon plan to pull the old casing soon. Ben White from Los Angeles has visited the canyon property this week and returned home. An outward expenditure of 30000 dollars has been made, with another similar amount likely to deepen the hole or drill a new one. Oil continues to flow but is diminishing.
The Fraternal Brotherhood staged a two night benefit at La Corona theater with local talent in song and dance. Mrs. Sadie Dickinson performed The Trail of the Lonesome Pine with electric effects by Farl Potter and joined a chorus of Corona girls in A Busy Little Town. A tableau song Columbia Flag featured Miss Marie Kidder as Columbia and Dickinson as the soloist. Friday added a fancy dance by Miss Mary Warner and songs by the Aguilar sisters.
The Santa Fe line at Corona will drill another water well to meet heavy steam engine demand. Trains through Corona average 24 daily, up to 30, with water drawn from current and new pumps. A drilling outfit arrived. new machinery and a building will be added to house the wells and pumps.
Riverside plans are underway for the upcoming county fair as organizers arrange exhibits, rides, and entertainment. Community groups will showcase handiwork, agriculture, and local talent during the scheduled week.
Chief Engineer Pillsbury of the Pacific Electric Railway outlines a forthcoming Arlington to Corona extension to serve Grand Boulevard races in Corona. He says private rights of way are secured and work can start once Magnolia avenue is vacated. double tracking is planned along San Bernardino to Corona with routes via Riverside and Upland, pending supervisorial action.
A steam shovel began work Monday on the Citizens Bank building basement at the corner of Sixth and Ramona in Corona. Contractor G A Shelton of Riverside expects to move 10 000 yards of dirt in about fifteen days with one shovel, four trucks, and a small crew.
A Chicago man Edmund Lawrence Jacobs and Corona girl Lona Marie were married Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs M Hi Bert in Corona. The quiet ceremony was performed by Rev Chester Ferris using Episcopal ring service. The couple's wedding party and guests then dined on a supper.
A letter urges immediate repairs to Quarry street East Sixth street Main street South Maine street and nearby roads into Corona before the September 4 race crowds arrive. It notes washboard sections and unsafe speeds along Grand Boulevard and Aubonhobite road and calls for swift improvements to ease auto traffic from Riverside San Bernardino Redlands and citrus belt towns.
Miss Helen Whitmore becomes the latest auto agent in Corona taking the Little auto agency. She is seen most days driving her classy little car about town.
Among the Perris lodge celebration attendees are Geo. BH. Sindecor W. S. Clayson and Chas. Larrabee as part of a local Knights of Pythians gathering.
A Corona booster caravan leaves for San Diego Tuesday morning to publicize the Corona race and admission day. The delegation includes Mayor H. H. Holmes and numerous families, with Corona pennants and posters on display for advertising throughout the route.
Guy E. Fairly resigns as superintendent of the local Electric Light company. He placed his notice on July 20 and will depart August 1, taking a position with the Southern California Liaison Company in Los Angeles. He served sixteen months, rebuilt much of the system, and improved public relations.
Our banking system encourages savers to deposit money and grow their funds. We promise liberal methods within consistent limits and pledge excellent treatment for new accounts.
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