23 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
1
Quick sale offer on the East Front Lot at the corner of Ninth and Sheridan. Priced at 375 dollars cash or 400 dollars with installment. Described as the only east front lot between Sixth and Tenth available at this price.
An adjourned city trustees meeting with most members present examined lease offers from Glass Bros and others, accepted a Glass Bros room lease, and discussed health officer resignation and plumbing ordinances. Kellogg’s improvements contract was approved at 300 dollars monthly, with staff to be hired. work to start July first. Olive street trench issues due to water company were raised before adjournment.
In a Santa Ana visit Harry Cummings assistant to the chief cook in the chop house faced a kitchen mishap. Harry and Wilson struggled over a boiling pot and a butcher knife flashed, nearly severing Cummings finger while attempting to save the coffee. The coffee was saved.
In Corona Theatre's A Night on Broadway Sarah Edwards, a fine contralto, expresses love for concert work over character roles until Ollie Mack pressures her to join the company. The performance showcases her rare voice, and audiences will appreciate the manager's push to keep her from the concert stage.
A local bakery in Corona City, Mother'n Bread, is highlighted for its quality loaves. The feature notes traditional baking methods and neighborhood appeal.
A burglar entered the C A Hancock billiard hall and barber shop early Sunday by climbing a roof ladder and entering through a skylight. He took a small amount of change from the cash register and left, removing only a few small articles.
Mrs Nancy Boyles died Tuesday morning at age 87 years 3 months and 27 days leaving son William Boyles. Funeral from her residence at 2:30 pm with Rev Sandford officiating. Burial followed at Sunny Slope. R A Woodford, manager of the Southern California Fruit Exchange in Los Angeles, was in Corona on Tuesday.
Corona Camp No 9208 M W A held a social and business session in Odd Fellows hall with one candidate obligated and a tally ho trip planned to Riverside Camp next Friday. About twenty five members seek transportation, leaving 5 15 p m for 80 cents round trip. Hemet Camp to join Riverside event with several candidates to be initiated. A Dutch supper followed the meeting as attendances grow. Hancock case set for yesterday was dismissed by Judge Hull at the request of the prosecuting attorney.
The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition at Seattle will leave seven campus buildings for the University of Washington after its closure. The auditorium, one of the finest, cost the state over 300000 dollars and will host conventions and conferences during the fair and beyond.
Corona defeated Riverside 15 to 1 in a Sunday baseball exhibition. Riverside consisted of Gilchnst Xouchleau Pauchon Williams Gouch Moody Dane Allen Stewart while Corona featured Grier G Smith Teck Hue Hanson Raleigh Veach Monti and B Smith.
An old notice invites contact with O. H. Bell at the former Mayfield stand for information on a room suitable for storing hay.
John McMillan met his father Hugh McMillan in Los Angeles after Hugh arrived from Argyleshire Scotland. Hugh, 75, endured a difficult voyage from Liverpool May 26 with a forced extra fare from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles. The elderly traveler plans to settle in the city as Charles McMillan introduces him to Corona and old friends after fifteen years apart.
The Newport Beach clipped note reports Geo. W. Kellogg, former Kellogg Avenue lemon grower now Newport resident and field manager for the Clyde Jackson Oil Company. It details the sublease by Fairview Oil to a group including Edwin L. Woodrall, T. A. Adams, Clyde Jackson, W. A. Gates, Fred Carlson, and Kellogg, and notes cementing wells to control gas pressure, new pump installations, and plans to sink a well near the asphalt field to 4000 feet. Eleven derricks now operate in the Newport oil field with expected strong returns.
Misses Lillian and Angela Triole of Chicago visited their brothers John and Ed this Monday and Tuesday, spending time in town.
On Friday evening the Woodmen No. 9208 M W A plans a tally-ho to Riverside Camp with initiations and entertainment. The event departs from Odd Fellow's Hall at 7 p m with round trip tickets 50 cents. About 20 seats available. report at once to Neighbor King. I H Smith acting clerk.
More than 100 graduates of the Sian Bernardino Business College and Civil Service Institute now earn over 78000 a year, averaging more than 65 a month. Only four graduates earn under 50 monthly. summer terms focus on shorthand and typing. Fall details available from the college.
At a Monday meeting the board approved paying half the signpost costs up to 1000 dollars to extend the Auto Club of Southern California directed highway signs across Riverside County. A Good Roads committee delegation outlined routes from Riverside to Perris Hemet Elsinore and Warner’s Hot Springs as priorities. The board did not act on offering rewards for sign vandalism.
O H Bell is called upon to supply 700 tons of storage room for hay at the old Mayfield stud. The notice records a logistics request for agricultural storage capacity and assigns Bell to arrange the storage solution.
If you are thinking of purchasing a rike or mower see Arthur Tuthill, North Main between Third and Fourth streets.
Blossom Seeley joins Murray and Mack for soubrette roles at the Corona Theatre on Thursday June 21. The act features Seeley’s vaudeville specialty, familiar from six weeks on the Cole and Costello circuit in Chicago, plus a return run across three Chicago houses. The performance promises Seeley’s high energy and personal magnetism contributing to the show’s success.
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