Pacific Electric applies for Corona franchise
Chief Engineer George E. Pillsbury of the Pacific Electric Railway company appeared before the board of trustees on Tuesday evening to file a written application for a franchise to build an electric line into Corona on Third street. The board accepted the application and left the matter to be read and acted upon at a later meeting, with Mayor Holmes stating it would be taken up next Tuesday evening.
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George E. Pillsbury
Pacific Electric Railway Company
Board of Trustees
Corona
Third Street
Mueller
Stubbs
Pacific Electric Company
Holmes
Pillsbury
Mueler and
Davis
M. M. Nowles
Nowles
Newles
Cross
Health Department
Noah
Trustees Review New Hall Bid In Lively Corona Meeting
The Corona board debated furniture bids for a new hall with attendants from several Los Angeles firms. Los Angeles Desk Co won at 1182.56 dollars while discussions covered water and electrical rates and sewer connections.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Desk Company
Brongon Furniture Company
Pierce Furniture Company
Temescal Citizens Back Road Linking Corona and Elsinore
An unsigned letter to Temescal residents extols a scenic route and notes local willingness to pay higher taxes for a quality road. It states Corona and Temescal will back a joint effort with Pisnore to demand a good road connecting the three communities.
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Temescal
Corona
Elsinore
Pisinore
School Board Abolishes Towels in Corona District
Health Officer Dr. W S Davis advises, Corona school board ends towel use in Pacific coast schools, citing improved mood and discipline. Officials promise continued hygiene measures and reform across campuses.
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W. S. Davis
Corona School Board
Pacific
Hardware Firm Transitions to New Leadership in Corona
George McGillivray gains control of the Corona Hardware and Implement store from W. C. Barth, who retires after decades in town. Barth arrived in 1892 and helped launch the firm with E. A. McGillivray, later growing the business through moves to the Vogtle building, Burton building, and a 1896 incorporation.
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George M’gillivray
THE
Corona Hardware & Implement Company
George McGillivray
Corona Hardware and Implement Company
George
Corona
Gents
Barth
Mr. Barth
Iowa
Mills & McGillivray
Geo. Mills
California
W. C. Barth
E. A. McGillivray
Mass Meeting in Corona Aims at Auto Race Plans
A mass meeting of Corona citizens is scheduled for Friday evening March 28 in Glass Hall. Those interested in plans for the September 29 auto race in Corona are urged to attend and participate.
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Corona
Glass Hall
Easter Visit Highlights Tara Oakey and Elma Peterson
Miss Tara Oakey of the Los Angeles Normal School is visiting relatives this week during Easter vacation. She is joined by her friend Elma Peterson who will graduate with her next June.
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Tara Oakey
Los Angeles Normals School
Elma Peterson
Miss Oakey
Advertising Talks No 43 and 44 Promotes Newsworthy Ads
Advertising Talks urges advertisers to treat ads as news, making them informative and engaging to mirror newspaper storytelling. It argues readers seek timely, persuasive messages about products and stores, using ads to show value and modern relevance.
City Fathers Accept New Hall
The board of trustees accepted the new city hall at Tuesday’s meeting. The city clerk was instructed to prepare a completion certificate signed by architect Leo Kroonen and turned over to F. M. Walton & Son, Hollywood builders. A disputed door on the second floor balcony prompted the board to require repair before final acceptance. Mayor Holmes and Mr. Walton praised the hall as a credit to all involved.
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G. R. Freeman
Mason Terpening
Leo Kroonen
F. M. Walton
City Hall
I. M. Walton & Son
Jiim
Holmes
Walton
Auto Club Stock To Be Placed On Sale March 28
Corona Auto Mobile Club directors met in the Citizens Bank building to discuss financing the September 9 great auto race. They voted to raise 15 000 dollars for prizes grandstand for 5000 seating viaducts and policing Corona. The group adopted the stock form recommended by their attorneys creating an independent auto racing company while the club directors will handle and disburse funds from stock sales.
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Corona Automobile Club
Citizens Bank
Corona
Auto Club
Stock sale notice for Glass Hall event shares
A notice declares stock offered Friday at Glass Hall on March 28 with minimum one share and up to ten shares at S30 each. Payment may be by cash or negotiable note, 5 percent cash on delivery, note payable to finance committee. Proceeds from gate and grand stand aim to profit investors, with a large stock block already requested.
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Glass Hall
Purchase of 262 Acres of Sobrante Ranch Lands
Announcement reports the transfer of 262 acres of the Sobrante ranch grant northeast of Corona to Maurice H. Bowman of Los Angeles, a broker who will subdivide and market the tract. Prices are unspecified but high, with negotiations for further sales to Los Angeles speculators and planned water development expected to boost production and fruit growing, rivaling Hemet.
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Corona
Maurice H. Bowman
Los Angeles
Bowman
el Sobrante Company
Sobrante Ranch
San Jacinto Land
Apron Sale and Supper at Episcopal Parish House
The ladies of the Episcopal Church will hold an apron sale Thursday March 27 from 2 30 to 8 p.m. at the parish house and serve supper from 5 40 to 8 p.m. Adults 40 cents and children 25 cents. Proceeds go to parish funds.
Corona Ships Over Fifty Cars of Citrus Last Week
The Queen Colony Fruit Exchange shipped forty six cars of citrus during the past week, the largest weekly load of the season. Season total up to yesterday reached 241 cars, with prices for extra choice oranges high and lemons around seven dollars for good sizes in the west. Packing houses remain at full capacity as demand persists.
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Queen Colony Fruit Exchange
Corona
Frank Harlow
The
Independent
Fraternal Brotherhood Hosts St Patrick Anniversary Party
The Fraternal Brotherhood celebrated its seventeenth anniversary with a St Patrick’s day lodge party on Monday March 17 1913. Invitations advertised faith and welcome as about thirty five couples danced after a program featuring readings by Brother Rogers UU EE Roberts Marlon Warner and a vocal duet by the Aguilar sisters. Refreshments followed with room trimmed in St Patrick colors and lights.
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St. Patrick's Day
Fraternal Brotherhood
Reading
Brother Rogers
Aguilar Sisters
UU. EE. Roberts
Marlon Warner
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City of
Telephone Company
West Seventh Street
West Grand Boulevard
Vicentia Street
de Lopes
Auto Club Stoge
Brotherhood
National Organization of Popular Order
St. Patrick
Corona National Bank
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