28 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
1
City Clerk E. J. Generrux explains to Mr. Richter that the ordinance requires a $4 license for a store selling multiple lines including bicycles, jewelry and dry goods, after review of receipts and marshal's collection. The policy follows ordinance No 85, imposing the highest rate for merchants with varied goods.
An alienist seeks to replace punishment with hypnotic treatment for an 18 year old highway robber labeled chronically bad. The magistrate allows the case to test whether cure can replace crime as disease, hoping to prove a broader shift in dealing with offenders.
A Jolly auto party led by C. D. McNeil with wife and four daughters including Mrs. R. P. Huff, W. L. Peeler and family, Mr. Peeler's sister Mrs. Joe Loyd, and a Los Angeles native, took a day trip to Redlands yesterday and all expressed a fine outing.
Citizens notice a new postoffice layout after Saturday night changes. The upgrade expands clerk work area, improves public accommodations, and adds 100 new lock boxes, aligning with the progress of Circle City's business district.
Senator Flint quotes indicate President Taft will include Riverside and Redlands in his itinerary. The president has told Flint Riverside will be on the tour. He promised to visit Pasadena Los Angeles San Diego Riverside and Redlands in this section.
Representatives from Ventura and Santa Barbara counties gave away soft shelled walnuts and stick pins in the California building at the Seattle exposition on Tuesday. The display highlighted county contributions and promotional items tied to the event.
Two iron beds kitchen safe dining room chairs large bevel edge French plate glass mirror and other furniture pieces priced cheap. Call at the home of W. J. Everett Stockwell addition above the high school on or after Friday of this week.
A Kansas editor remarks on new US currency designs listing Lincoln on the silver half dollar, Cleveland on the ten dollar note, and Grant on the fifty dollar note. He muses that Lincoln may be seen, Cleveland seen occasionally, while Grant departs.
Fresh shipment introduces Bishop's fine candies at Corona City Bakery. Patrons await tasting samples as staff showcase assorted chocolates and confections in a storefront display.
Adjourned session with all members present approved minutes and a resolution to seek bids on bonds for proposed improvements. W. P. Jeffries Co. of Los Angeles won the lithographing contract at 350 dollars with a 30 day delivery.
Citizens complained the Japanese village booth Pulling Uncle Sam's Whiskers insulted Americans so director G F E Mattox ordered its closure. The attraction featured three plaster busts of Uncle Sam and whiskers pulled for prizes.
About thirty young people gathered at Misses Mabel and Ethel Scoville on Upper Main Street for a whist party last night. Miss Bessie Cook won the ladies first prize and K. A. Meaders won the gentlemen’s prize. Dainty refreshments were served.
Figures by Edward Hyatt show California’s school age children at 409,431 with total state population over 2,000,000, up 600,000 since 1900. Public school enrollment reaches 342,934, up 1,011. Mongolian and Japanese 8,738. negro 2,981. Indian 8. BAAS reported.
A gasoline stove exploded in Pete Beatty's home on Sheridan near Seventh Saturday evening causing alarm among crowds of shoppers. The fire department arrived after the blaze was already controlled by Pam Baker who dragged the stove into the yard and extinguished the kitchen fire before help arrived.
A cryptic item notes hating and suggests small packages or ranks being called for or delivered. The line includes the code dMione 485 and references possible action or delivery within a tense context.
St Louis July 25 President Taft will travel down the Mississippi from St Louis to New Orleans aboard a boat with Mark Twain acting as pilot The itinerary lists Cape Girardeau Caruthersville Cairo Memphis and Vicksburg The Clemens invitation is extended and supporters say he will pilot the president safely downstream if he agrees
Lamson went to Los Angeles on business today. J T Burton arrived from Los Angeles to tend property interests. Mayor Holmes traveled to Riverside this morning on business and expects to return this afternoon..
A week from tomorrow night the Merry Widow will be presented at the Loris Theatre in Riverside, with details guiding local theatergoers to enjoy the performance.
Mrs Imi Shindley of Longmont Calo, niece of Mayor Totnes, is expected to arrive today for a visit.
Fred Merrick and his wife, formerly residents of Porona, traveled from their Athambra home today to visit friends.
Jeffries, traveling from Los Angeles, seeks to showcase his company’s offerings in a local commerce setting. The event centers on promoting business deft and home enterprise initiatives within the city.
Mr Pollaway, who has been visiting his son Chas A Pollaway since Sunday, left for his journey to Los Angeles this afternoon.
The Merry Widow is drawing strong crowds at the Loving Theatre Riverside, with widespread local interest and a popular reception reported across the region.
Mrs Susie Cobler came down from Riverside Tuesday to visit friends and set up some business affairs before returning home today.
The Pacific fleet armored cruisers will execute a speed test over a 2000 mile San Francisco to Honor route this fall and winter. The ships must cover the distance at an average speed of eighteen knots, marking one of the most severe engine and boiler tests ever faced by any American navy vessels.
Items offered include a parlor table. oak dining room set. kitchen cabinet. two enamel stoves plus other pieces. Bargain price if taken this week at 1 Avenue, Kellia. Auction-like listing notes limited details and damaged OCR.
Beaumont Land and Water Co marks its second anniversary with a public celebration in a tree shaded Edgar Canyon grove. Since purchasing the townsite and 4000 acres from the German Sayings and Lawn Society of San Francisco two years ago, Beaumont has grown from about 350 residents to an estimated 1200 with ~190 buildings. A bank with 200 depositors and a nearly thirty mile steel and cement water system have been installed, irrigating and supplying domestic needs. The event includes speeches by company officers, music, and refreshments as the 0-Horse power air lift pumping plant enables pumping from three wells at once.
Jewelry worth about 1000 dollars stolen from William H. Skinner of Lakewood New Jersey in April. Skinner offered 250 dollar reward for recovery. A hen scratching under the front porch uncovered the spot where the thief had buried the treasure.
Former Iowans and Cirgie friends plan a second summer outing at Long Beach on Saturday July 31. Iowans are urged to take a day off to meet neighbors. Long Beach offers free admission for badge buyers. The event features a badge cup and spoon, a program at 2 pm, addresses by prominent speakers, and a full day of festivities at the bath house with a band.
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