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Newspaper

Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1909

Page

4

Corona National Names New Officers On May Day

The Corona National Bank announced new management with M. W. Findley as president C. L. Sutherland as vice president and W. L. Brown as cashier The article notes Brown previously served the Santa Fe at Corona for four years and is praised as a courteous and popular gentleman to patrons of that road at this place The Santa Fe loses a good man and Corona National is congratulated on securing his services as cashier.

Corona National Bank M. W. Findley C. L. Sutherland W. L. Brown Brown Santa Fe Corona Corona National

Payton Trial Moves Forward Amid Jury Selection

Charles Payton, arrested days ago on ordinance 147 charges, faced trial yesterday as jurors were chosen. Two venues were tried, with twenty men drawn at each, nine jurors were selected. Trial resumes Monday at 1 o clock.

Charles Payton

Baptist Church B Y P U Social Delightful Evening

The B Y P U of the Baptist church with Mr Randall's Helping class hosted a social last night. Attendance was good with each committee singing a song. An old fashioned spelling match capped the entertainment and Randall's class won honors. Ice cream and cake refreshments followed.

B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist Church Randall Clase

New Clay Find in Corona Sparks Prospect Interest

Local explorers scouting for clay in Corona uncovered a rich vein and a demijohn of John Barleycorn along with several pint bottles. A passerby showed interest in forming a company to capitalize on the discovery.

John Barley

Methodists plan new Sunday school building

The Methodist Church seeks $5 300 to fund a two story frame building 50 by 80 feet with furnishings costing about $8 000. The Sunday school already has 222 attendees and the structure will boost Corona’s appeal. Subscriptions are welcome at the church.

Methodists Methodist Church Corona

Local Notes On Traffic And Social Visits

ADDITIONAL LOCAL. H. R. Holt of Los Angeles is in Corona looking after grave interests. W.A. Gleason O. L. Newton and Frankie have each purchased from Cook & McDonald E. M. F. autos. If buying a rake or mower see Arthur Tuthill North Main between Third and Fourth streets. Fred Cunningham studying for the ministry at Los Angeles visited relatives here from Friday to Monday. The Misses Landrum and Conway teachers in the grammar school were Los Angeles visitors Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Sears came up from Long Beach to visit their son Harry Sears and family Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Holmes of Los Angeles arrived today and spent Sunday with Mayor H. H. Holmes and wife.

Arthur Tuthill North Main Fred Cunningham Los Angeles Mrs. I. N. Sears Long Beach Harry Sears A. H. Holmes H. H. Holmes

Former movienotable Mazengill eyes local revival venture

Mr. Mazengill, once in the moving picture business here, was in town a few days this week examining conditions with the aim of resuming operations locally.

Mr. Mazengill Moving Picture Show

Humane Society Meeting At Methodist Church

The Humane Society held an interesting meeting at the Methodist church on Thursday night. Mrs. Zimmer of Los Angeles attended and addressed the gathering.

the Humane Society Methodist Church

Doctors Confer Over Illness Of Mr Cobler In Corona Scene

Dr J M Colburn of Riverside joins Drs Wm H and Florence P Chapman in Corona to discuss the serious illness of Mr W Cobler formerly of the Independent newspaper.

J. M. Colburn Riverside Corona Wm. H Florence P. Chapman W. Cobler The Independent

Romans of Dennison Visit Corona and Arlington Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Romans of Dennison Iowa entertained old friends Mr. and Mrs. D K Wilson in Corona with an automobile trip to Riverside and tea in Arlington. On returning they met more friends, departed for Los Angeles, and planned further visits with Mr Lowe and other points of interest.

Mrs. Romans Dennison Iowa D. K. Wilson Corona Riverside Arlington Los Angeles Lowe

Pie-Biters Convention Invitation Sparks Odd Pie Plea

The M. W. A. Convention invites all local and visiting members to enjoy pie coffee and cigars after initiations at the specified date and place. Members are urged to bring a wife’s pie for sharing with others and to remember the date place and appetite.

Governor Gillett Signs Bills on Grand Juries and Forestry

Governor Gillett signed Assembly Bills 221 and 222 relating to grand juries and investigations. The measures require a stenographer for criminal probes and delivery of testimony copies to defendants at arraignment or indictment. Bill 222 mandates a testimony copy to the defendant at arraignment. Other bills signed include Senate 219 protecting highway trees and Assembly 919 creating county forestry boards.

Gillett Assembly Grand Jury Senate

Delegates Named for State Conference in Long Beach

The State Conference of Congregational Churches meets in Long Beach May 3 to 5. Delegates Arthur Taber Mrs I B Newkirk and Rev Chester Ferris will attend for the local church. A Kinney and Harry Sweet were elected as Brotherhood delegates.

State Conference of Congregational Churches Southern California Long Beach Arthur Taber I. B. Newkirk Chester Ferris A. Kinney Harry Sweet Brotherhood

W C T U to Hold Regular Meeting at Baptist Church

The W C T U will meet next Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 in the Baptist church parlors. The topic is Current Events in Temperance Legislation with Mrs. A J Ware as leader. Visitors are welcome.

Baptist Church A. J. Ware

Pretty Wedding Unites Miss Margaret Findley and Allen Groat

In Corona a quiet Wednesday ceremony at the Findley home united Miss Margaret Findley and Allen Groat under an asparagus fern canopy. Father Kelley officiated with Mars Mayme Findley as bridesmaid and Phillip Findley as best man. The couple, after a light luncheon, left for a short honeymoon and plan to reside northwest of Corona on the Athilla ranch. Both families are well known in Corona, with Mrs Groat formerly an operator at Home Telephone.

J.T. Findley Vicentia Margaret Allen Groat Father Kelley Mars Mayme Findley Phillip Greate Corona Athilla Ranch Mr. Groat

Mrs Scoville Hosts Card Party At South Main Home

Mrs Chas M Scoville entertained thirty five lady friends at cards Friday afternoon at the home of Mr Frank Scoville on South Main street. Dainty refreshments were served at the close of the event. Gildard's cigars are unexcelled.

Chas. M. Scoville Frank Scoville South Main Street

Local Notes and Visits Sweep Redlands and Corona

Miss Darby spent a couple of days in Redlands this week. Ax Nordstrom was a business visitor in Corona Friday evening. J. L. Hazzard of Los Angeles arrived. The new 40 foot extension to the depot is nearing completion. Miss Laurabell Oakey of San Bernardino is visiting her sister Louise of this place. Mrs. C. G. Grizale returned from a two day visit with trends in Los Angeles. For a wagon see Arthur Tuthill offering good goods and right prices. The Tuesday Musical Club plans the last concert of the course at the high school auditorium Tuesday night May 13. Go to Arthur Tuthill for anything in the implement line. He is located between Third and Fort on Main street.

Arthur Tuthill Main Street

Toward a New Church: Committee Studies Drawings

A Congregational church special committee met after prayer meeting to study many drawings for a new building. They plan to visit several attractive churches next week as they work toward a definite design for the project.

Congregational Church Tonvestigate Plains

Socialist May at Congregational Church Men's Club

The noon study group at the Congregational church will dedicate May to Socialism topics from Dr. Josiah Strone. Sessions include What is Socialism, Growth of Socialism, The Individual and Social ism, Objections to Socialism, and Christian Socialism with invitation open to all men.

Congregational Church Josiah Strone Passi

Minstrel Show Set for June 4 at Alden Opera House

Special to Independent Corona Kuti unveils an all star minstrel program at the Alden Opera House on June 4 directed by Prof Edward Foley to erase the debt of the band boys and fund a premier Corona group. Tickets urged for families and patrons to ensure a top quality show.

Corona Kuti Edward Foley Alden Opera House Corona Foley California

Cleaning With Gasoline Destroys Tires Warns Expert

The worst thing you can do to tires is wash them with kerosene or gasoline. Oils and solvents weaken rubber, says G M Stableman of Goodyear-Lyre and Rubber Co. Water with minimal amount is the recommended cleaner to avoid rust and canvas damage.

Goodyear--Lire Akron Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

East Front West Boulevard E. J. Genereux, Agt Payton B. Y. P. U. of Baptist Church Give Social H. R. Holt W.A. Gleason O. L. Newton Frankie Cook &McDonald E. M. F. Autos Odd Fellows Hall Mrs. Scoville Gildard Russ Lumber & Mill CO J. M. Spining West Sixth Street Miss Darby Redlands Ax Nordstrom J. L. Hazzard Laurabell Oakey San Bernardino Louise C. G. Grizale Corona, California M. W. Finley
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