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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
4
A fragmented schedule lists trains to Los Angeles with departures at 5 26 a m Overland Limited 8 42 a m and 4 25 p m Local to San Diego 8 42 a m to Riverside and East 9 14 a m Overland 12 43 p m Local 6 53 p m Local All trains operate daily including Sundays
Mrs J E Thomas leaves for an Odeon Park outing. Richard Blackwell of Colton visits Corona for Decoration Day. J Weber Coron vacationing in Ventura. J H Penpradge in San Francisco for property interests. Fred Thayer to Los Angeles to see his mother. E J Genereux trips to Ogdensburg NY for three weeks. I N Sears of Long Beach visits Independent. C R Miller and family tour Los Angeles. Lost An Eastern Star pin. reward offered. Mrs George Brown visits eastern friends to Ogdensburg NY with Genereux. Corona Trick and Transfer Co adds a new transfer wagon. Mr and Mrs R T Wilven from Los Angeles for the summer stay on Main Street opposite the library.
Mrs J H Penprase entertains her mother Mrs Ellen Larkin of Benedix California and her sister Mrs Jas A Kearney of Los Angeles since Sunday in a family gathering noted in local society circles.
The Glass Brothers' building is with the plasterers. When the plaster dries, steel ceilings will be installed and the structure will be ready for occupancy shortly.
Thursday the juniors and seniors will depart after school in tally-hos for an evening at Glen Ivy Hot Springs with their lunches. Arthur Tothill offers good wagons and fair prices. The Mission Confectionery plans Friday opening serving ice cream and drinks despite an unfinished store.
Mr and Mrs F J Miller traveled from Los Angeles where they stayed since Saturday visiting relatives. They saw Ethel Barrymore Monday night at the Mason. Contact O T Bell at the old Mayfield stand for storage space.
Fairbanks, agent for a self heating iron from Imperial Flat Iron Co of Los Angeles, arrived Monday and features an alcohol powered unit but gasoline can be used if desired.
H P Zimmerman proprietor ferries a carload of Idaho horses to Starr Corral on Lemon Street Riverside California. Dated 5 26 31.
P J Whitten has purchased and taken possession of the W J Strange tailor shop. He arrived with his family Monday. Mr Whitten has had much experience in the tailoring business. Cleaning pressing and repairing done with neatness and dispatch. Suits made to order.
If you are thinking of purchasing a rake or mower see Arthur Tuthill, North Main between Third and Fourth streets.
Hotel guests enjoyed a pleasant hop at the Del Rey Hotel Monday night. The warm weather made dancing comfortable indoors and several guests played whist while the Bates orchestra supplied music. Tuthill's advertised Eagle Hay presses and Triumph Buck rakes.
Dorolateri Decoldero aged 108 and possibly Southern California's oldest resident died Tuesday afternoon at 4124 Hasse Street Los Angeles. Born February 12 1801 in Mexico she moved to Los Angeles six years ago living with her son Victor before a brief illness.
An advertisement praises Gildard's Specials made from Havana tobacco at Corona, promising quality and low price with a nine to eleven cent range.
A crowds movement on Friday night leads followers toward the opera house, sparking activity and local curiosity as attendees converge for the performance. No incidents reported and authorities note orderly conduct amid the gathering.
The badly decomposed body of Lewis Hoffman was brought to the city from foothills south east of here. He had lived alone on a small ranch and owned mining claims in the Santa Ana mountains. An inquest was held by Riverside coroner Dr. Dickson and James L. Davis undertakers handled the remains. Death was likely due to heart failure after the body lay undiscovered for two to three weeks. Hoffman's half brother Joe Zureich works in local clay beds.
Local note hints Murray the druggist gives hats to friends, described as ideal for cool days. Mentions Cola and a dairy farm at Forona Grove plus rental property at Odendale for small groves. References to lively and Hull.
The Corona Minstrels invite the public to a Friday night performance to lift spirits when foul weather dampens plans. The event aims to provide relief and entertainment, with attendees urged to let the show lift their mood regardless of outside conditions.
Creditors and persons with claims against the estate of George W Grant are required to present their claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication to M S Bowman administrator at the office of H K Stahl Corona California Riverside County dated May 24 1909 H K Stahl attorney for administrator
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