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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1916
Page
4
Manuel LaPorte admitted shipping two barrels of beer to fictitious receivers for local Italians. Judge Hull imposed a 125 dollar fine and ninety days in jail. LaPorte previously operated under four aliases with a Los Angeles wholesaler. The two beer buyers were released as no case stood against them.
A street scene notes a woman carrying multiple suitcases and boxes as she enters the post office to have parcels sent to her home for the summer. The item mentions a Jersey cow for sale at Jameson ranch Ontario street with a January 11 1917 deadline, listed by N C Brotherton.
J R Newberry has taken the Aldrich grocery in Prado and is installing new stock and improving conditions. J F Rockhold of Riverside has been named receiver in the bankruptcy and O B Aldrich’s affairs are expected to be straightened out soon. A missing $500 at the Prado post office led to questions about Aldrich’s whereabouts and an alleged attempt to conceal funds. the inspector noted the money moved via a Corona bank, then misposted, and later returned to the bank. The case suggests a serious financial irregularity prompting disappearance rumors.
Mr and Mrs James A Armstrong and Mr and Mrs H D Armstrong both of Riverside and Mr and Mrs William A Turner of Pasadena motored to this city yesterday to visit Mr and Mrs W E Jukes on Howard Street. Old friends from Ohio renewing acquaintance after moving to California months ago.
E. B. Collier was a passenger on the morning train bound for Los Angeles where business called him to the Federal court.
An eight year old boy, William Beckstead, was found fatally shot in the left chest by a .22 rifle in Temescal Canyon. The gun had been taken from a wall while the house was unattended after his mother’s death. A coroner's inquest ruled accidental death with no eyewitnesses.
The Corona Country club hosted a Dutch supper last Saturday with a six thirty seating. Mrs S W Garvey and others directed the meal while ladies wore Dutch costumes. A stereopticon show of Santa Fe railway beauty spots followed with slides by Mr S H Willard and a talk by F A Harlow. Auction 500 ended the evening with Frank Herkelrath and Mrs Chas Reid noted for winnings.
Report notes generosity and praise for the road linking the city to Arlington. The river bridge over the wash holds back seasonal water, yet some fear winter flow could submerge the entire road through Hoag's canyon.
A. W. Bates selling Free Sewing Machines reports five machines smashed when a horse bolted and an accident at a parking, yet losses are insured by the Free company. The firm notes over 2000 machines were replaced in Indiana and Ohio during floods, highlighting no cost to customers for insured losses.
The annual First Baptist church picnic is set for tomorrow at Fairmount park Riverside. The special car departs Third and Main at 9 15 in the morning and returns from the picnic grounds at 4 00 in the afternoon. Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Tickets are available from Joy Jameson Bert Humble or Mrs Randells at the Corona National Bank.
A Riverside social event highlighted a nine thousand acre Hole-Rindge ranch near the city. Guests toured fields of beets alfalfa and citrus under W J Hole’s supervision then enjoyed a lunch and music by the fireplace. Attendees included local officials bankers and county staff from Riverside Arlington and Corona.
The article notes students now enjoy a three month break and many begin to plan trips while a few prefer to stay in school to learn whenever possible.
Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington endorsed amendments to the Ferris-Myers water power bill and urged President approval to secure passage this session. He warned the current form invites private investment on non navigable streams and called for a workable law to unlock capital.
The Corona Country Club postpones the County Fair to September while an 8:30 PM card tournament on June 17 features a ladies versus gentlemen duel. Twenty four hands of whist will decide scores, with losers planning a future celebration for the winners. Opponents will not repeat.
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