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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1908
Page
4
Corona City Board of Trustees awards to Highway Construction Company of Redlands the Palm Avenue improvement contract from Olive Street to McLennan Street. Project includes cement curbs gutters and sidewalks with funding via ten-year bonds at seven percent interest. City Clerk notice dated September 1908 confirms award and bond financing plan.
The Board of Trustees awards the Grand Boulevard paving project to Redlands for granite pavement with cement curbs gutters and culverts. Bonds will cover ten years at seven percent with annual principal and semiannual interest payments starting January 2 next year, as filed with Corona City Clerk on September 17, 1908.
Office of Corona Home Telephone and Telegraph Company in Corona California announces a stockholders meeting for September 30 1908 at 2 PM. The purpose is to decide on increasing capital stock from 25000 to 40000 dollars. The notice is issued by President ALC Wood and secretary W S Chapman.
The Corona Pressed Brick and Terra Cotta Company in Corona Riverside County California announces an assessment of ten dollars per share on its subscribed capital stock except stock owned by the company. Unpaid shares become delinquent October 9 1908 and will be sold at public auction November 16 1908 at 3 PM to cover the delinquent assessment and advertising costs.
Pursuant to statute and Board of Trustees resolution of September 17 1908 the Corona city board opened examined and publicly declared all sealed bids for street work specifically the Grand Boulevard segment within the city limits.
The Corona Independent Publishing Company schedules an assessment of 1.00 per share levied by the board on September 18, 1908. Unpaid stock by October 1, 1908 becomes delinquent and will be sold at public auction on November 24, 1908 at 10 a.m. to cover the delinquent assessment and advertising costs. Secretary Sir. French announces payment due at the office on Sixth and Ramona Streets, Corona California.
The Corona City Board of Trustees adopts Ordinance 149 amending Section One of Ordinance 110. The description fixes the five fire limits by listing portions of blocks 4, 120, 131, 12, 138, 142, 143, 144, 165 and 156. The City Clerk will publish in Corona Independent and the ordinance becomes effective after publication. Vote: Ayes three, Nays none, Absent two.
DeWitts Little Early Risers marketed as small safe liver pills. Sold by K F Billings.
The sixteenth annual session of the national irrigation congress opened in Albuquerque with President Frank W. Goudy of Denver presiding. About 1500 delegates attended, later swelling to over 1800 as arrivals continued. Welcome remarks were given by Mayor Lester and Governor Curry, followed by opening addresses and foreign representative responses from France Spain Italy Cape Colony Canada Cuba Porto Rico Brazil and several Mexican states.
Bible school at 9 30 a m Young Peoples meeting 6 30 p m praise service and sermon 7 30 prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Sunday School Worker's Study class Monday 7 30 p m The Lord's Supper administered and reception of members at close of morning service Sermon subjects A M What Doesth Thon Here P M Drifting to Sea Special music all day Mr George Merriam will sing morning with violin and organ Miss Madge Alderman Lincoln Nebraska will sing at night Baptism at night Services at 10:30 morning and 8 o'clock evening Rev George Chiff returns from Los Angeles will preach
Mr Ferris will preach at both services The Touch of the Brother and The Tyranny of the Moment's Desire Bible School at 9 36 A M The men at noon study Social questions Intermediate C E at 430 P M Young People's society at 630 P M Midweek Fellowship Wednesday 730 HM The Unused Power of Prayer All are invited to these meetings
The article warns that common colds can lead to pneumonia chronic catarrh and other infectious diseases. It notes consumption is sparked by colds and cites often contracting diphtheria scarlet fever measles and whooping cough when a child has a cold. It endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy as the quickest cure sold by R F Billings.
The California Fruit Growers Exchange wraps its first annual meeting as treasurer Joseph L. Merrill reports last year’s sales of 12 million dollars and 17 630 carloads of fruit, mainly oranges and lemons.
The Boy's Athletic association at the high school elected officers Fred Foster as president Edward Sandford as secretary John Hamner as business manager. They favored the American football game over rugby and appointed H F Scoville to coach. The team aims for a first class squad and plans to play Ontario High School. Grounds were prepared west of the high school for football and baseball.
Sophomores organize a reception for freshmen in the high school gym last night. Games were played and the freshmen were the participants. After the event the injured were carried out, survivors were served angel cake and delicacies in a tone of courageous actions.
O L Newton is the owner of a five passenger Thomas flyer bought this week. The machine is said to have a scorching record that makes the speedometer dizzy. Newton plans to add reflectors so occupants can look back at racers without turning their heads. Also notes DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills as superior for kidney issues. R F Billings sells.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corona Mutual Building and Loan Association will be held October 13 1908 at 7 30 in its office with the First National Bank of Corona for electing directors and other business. MO P Key Corona Cal Sept 23 1908.
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