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Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1911

Page

7

Cal Reed Injured In East Boulevard Collision

Cal Reed remains in Riverside hospital after a Monday crash involving a motorcycle and an auto on East Boulevard. Reed, riding toward the Flagler Packing House, struck by Gus Bortz driving the opposite way. neither party is blamed. A buggy blocked view as they tried to pass, both at low speed. Reed suffered a broken right kneecap and his bike was badly damaged.

Cal Reed Riverside Hospital East Boulevard Reed Flagler Gus Bortz

Dynamite Farming Demonstration Near Riverside

Representatives of a powder company demonstrated explosives farming techniques at the citrus experiment station near Riverside last week. The event showcased the use of dynamite to clear land and improve soil conditions for citrus cultivation.

Riverside

Rainfall Report Shows Pomona Leads in Week’s Shower

A Southern California shower last week brought varied totals with Pomona recording over one inch and a third. Other areas saw lighter amounts while meteorologists note a trough lingered offshore.

California Pomona

The Woman of Today and Digestive Health Ad

A promotional item praising healthful living and digestion highlights Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy. It notes the product is for sale by R. F. Billings state.

Chamberlain R. F. Billings State

City Council Grants Road Request and Accepts Sidewalk Bid

The council approved a road project for the Alfalfa Meal Milling Company to access the mill for hay delivery. West Sixth Street sidewalk bids were opened with the Lewis brothers winning at 11 1/2 cents per square foot over EF Newton at 13 cents. The meeting adjourned to Tuesday June 13 at 8 p.m.

Alfalfa Meal Mill Freeland Alfalfa Meal Milling Company Street Committee West Sixth West Sixth Street W, HH J. J. Lewis P. Newton

Advertising in the Corona Independent Boosts Local Business

A persuasive notice argues that steady, intelligent newspaper advertising yields profits and long term customer reach. It urges businesses to start a continuous campaign with the Corona Independent to saturate readers and build reputations as responsible citizens.

Corona Independent

Coachella Valley Ships Bermuda Onion Crop

Coachella Valley completes shipment of its Bermuda onion harvest with crews wrapping up the coastal dispatch of the season. Shipments move to markets as growers report steady demand and price stability.

Coachella Valley Bermuda

Entertainment in Honor of Mr and Mrs Foley

The A B Tuthill home on Eleventh street hosted a gathering honoring Mr and Mrs Edward Foley formerly of Corona. A Welsh rarebit supper followed by music songs and stories. Guests included Chas Deoville Arthur Larrabee E W Peak Edw Foley and others as they prepared to travel to Los Angeles Montreal and New York with Foley planning a theatrical role this fall.

A. B. Tuthill Eleventh Street Montreal New York Mr. Foley Messrs Mesdames Chas, Deoville Arthur Larrabee E. W. Peak Edw. Foley Marshal Clayson

Grace Wells and John Thompson Wed in Morning Ceremony

The Rev and Mrs Tibbs Maxey hosts the wedding of Grace Wells and John Thompson on Tuesday morning. The couple left for a honeymoon in San Diego after the ceremony. Thompson is a carrier on R F D No 1 and Wells is a well known local resident, daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Wells of Tenth and Washburn streets.

Social Party Honors City Teachers With 42 Game

Miss Dena Cooper hosted a charming evening at her Washburn street home for city school teachers. The novel 42 game was played at eight tables with prizes won by Miss Laura Gilbert among the ladies and Mr. Harry Connor among the gentlemen. Refreshments concluded the event.

Dena Cooper Washburn Street Laura Gilbert Harry Connor

Party for Little Vera Eagon Celebrates Seventh Birthday

Little Miss Vera Eagon enjoyed a Saturday afternoon party with about thirty friends. Games and refreshments followed by a seven candle cake on the front lawn, as the children departed at six with wishes for many happy returns.

Vera Eagon Vera

W C T U Social Pleasure At Mrs Newkirk Home

About thirty ladies attended a W C T U social at Mrs Newkirk s home with Miss Ward Flower mission superintendent and Mrs Wright social superintendent in charge A program on Flower mission work followed by instrumental music from Mrs Prizer and Misses Tuthill Jameson and Corkhill New members were invited County president Mrs Ryes attended and spoke on the Long Beach state convention trophies and banners earned by Riverside county were shown A social hour and refreshments ended the afternoon.

Methodist Children Day Service Set With Baptism Speaker

The annual Children day service will be held in the morning with songs recitations and exercises by Sunday school children. Infant baptism will occur at the program start. The annual address to high school graduates will be Sunday evening with Dr George D Knight from the University of Redlands as speaker. The other churches join in the service. Bible school at 9:30 Intermediate League at 5 Epworth League at 6 30 with Christian Endeavor led by Mrs Rose Parsons.

W. K. Beans George D. Knight University of Redlands Bible School Epworth Christian Endeavor Rose Parsons

Improvement at Rock Plant at Rhyolie Quarries

New machinery and several new back houses are included in the improvements at the Rhyolie quarries. The quarry yields some of the finest blue porphyry rock in the state and is in increasing demand for street and road building due to its wearing qualities.

Will Attend State C E Convention at Santa Ana

A group of local youths and Rev. Ferris plan to travel Saturday afternoon to the State Christian Endeavor convention in Santa Ana. Featured attendees include Grace Taber May Boudinot Cora Moore Myrtle Newkirk Letha Raney Ruth Wilkins Anne Wallace Florence Adams Alice Stafford Alice Wallace M Louise Oakey Lara Oakey Mary Catherine Fraser Dorothy Tutti Galactys Jones Evaline Carstin Marjory Wallace Louise Durham Hallie Maxwell Glen Wilkins Harold Hull and others.

Christian Endeavor’ Society Grace Taber May Boudinot Cora Moore Myrtle Newkirk Letha Raney Ruth Wilkins Anne Wallace Florence Adams Alice Stafford Alice Wallace M. Louise Oakey Lara Oakey Mary and Catherine Fraser Dorothy Tutti Galactys—Jones Evaline Carstin Marjory Wallace Louise Durham Hallie Maxwell Glen Wilkins Harold Hull Arthur Taber Leslie McVicar Rev. Ferris

New Yorkers of Corona Picnic in Hoags Canyon

The New Yorkers of Corona enjoyed a picnic under live oaks in Hoag's canyon last Friday. Fifty five members of the recently organized society attended and after lunch Miss Lillian J. Lewis entertained those present with a program.

Corona Live Oaks Hoag’s Canyon Lillian J. Lewis

Society Officers Named In German Picnic Yearly Plans

The society will hold an annual picnic as a regular feature. Officers listed include President W J Pentelow, Vice President Mrs S M Byler, Second Vice President Miss Anna Platt, Secretary E J Genereux, and Treasurer M Terpening.

W. J. Pentelow S. M. Byler Anna Platt E. J. Genereux M. Terpening

Pomona Plans Clean-Up Day for Streets and Parks

Pomona will hold a city clean-up day to beautify roadsides and parkways. The effort aims to improve public spaces and encourage community involvement in municipal maintenance.

Pomona

Riverside County hay and grain crop outlook down

Riverside county reports a weaker harvest as early sown grain underperforms and hay production is forecast to be at most half of the average for the season. The downturn signals lower yields and tighter supplies for farmers.

Riverside’ County

Foley Kidney Pills Promise Quick Relief for Kidney and Bladder Troubles

An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills claims quick and permanent relief for kidney and bladder troubles and irregularities. It is listed under R. F. Billings Estate.

R. F. Billings Estate

Also Mentioned on This Page

Famous Warner Fencing Warner Poultry Norman Reeves Gardware West Sixth St Corona Lumber Company A. J. Ware Corona, Calif Main Mandy Lee O. H. Bell Orange Heights Los Angeles City Coungil Mr.and Mrs. Foley Ww. c. T. U. Social C. E Santa-Ana Trust Company A. + Simms E. Johnson L. B. Scranton Sec Ninth Street Riverside, Calif Royal Hotel J. R. Newberry & Co
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