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Newspaper

Corona Independent

Location

Corona, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1909

Page

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Campaign Against Lemon Rate Hikes Starts for $30,000

Citrus Protective League launches a campaign against increased freight rates on lemons led by Franklin K. Lane of the interstate commerce commission. The plan seeks hearings and possible injunctions, expecting costs near $30,000 with pledges from citrus shippers. The effort may fund several years with per car assessments of 25 to 50 cents and may also question the reasonableness of the orange rate on precooled fruit.

Franklin K. Lane Interstate Commerce Commission Lemons Citrus Protective League Citrus, Protective League

Orange football team seeks game prospects

The Independent reports a communication from the Orange football team requesting information about a possible game here. The team, averaging about 145 pounds, says they play the straight American game and asks that any replies be sent to W. B. Eckhardt in Orange, California.

Orange W. B. Eckhardt Cal

Luncheon Party Hosted by Mrs Ira Ashcroft of Prado

Mrs Ira Ashcroft entertained five friends with a luncheon last Saturday. Music and embroidery filled the afternoon. Guests included Mrs Sutton, Mrs Theodore Ashcroft of Prado, Oleata Baling, Alma Newton and Anna Bell of Corona.

Ira Ashcroft Prado Sutton Theodore Ashcroft Oleata Baling Alma Newton Anna Bell Corona

New Stock of Smart Millinery at Mrs Lyons Corona

Mrs Lyons' style shop in Corona announces a fresh, varied stock of smart millinery. The quiet arrival adds fashionable hats for the season, inviting customers to view the updated selections.

Just Mrs

Nation's Executive Visits Riverside in presidential tour

The Riverside visit of President Taft draws an estimated 30,000 people with a secure route through the city. A large entourage will tour Redlands and Corona preparations include a palm arch and massed cheering by schoolchildren as Taft arrives about 4:45 p.m. and departs for Arizona after a banquet at the Glenwood Mission Inn.

Riverside Corona Glenwood Mission Inn D. G. Clayton Taft California Los Angeles San Bernardino Redlands Coulton S. C. Evans Riverside Chamber of Commerce Moorman Seventh Main Streets Glenwood Arizona Southwest Mr. Taft Roosevelt John Burroughs John’ Muir Mr. Roosevelt Mission Inn H. Steelman J. W. Wolfskill Florist

Taft to be greeted by 500 in Phoenix visit

President Taft arrives in Phoenix escorted by six National Guard companies. Governor Sloan and an exclusive audience will greet him. A formal program at City Hall followed by a drive through irrigated valley areas and a stop at an Indian school are planned.

Seventh Street Orange Lemon Streets Seventh Huntington Park Huntington Drive Mt. Rubidoux Eighth Street Main Fourteenth Victoria Avenue This Avenue Jane’ Street Magnolia Sherman Institute Phoenix Ariz Arizona Taft National Guard Sloan City Hall Place

Taxes for 1909 Are Now Due

Taxpayers urged to pay promptly to avoid late penalties. Those lacking statements should request them by March 1 with property description and record owner.

Corona Wins By Narrow Margin In Local Baseball Clash

Corona edged Cucamonga 7 to 6 in a slugging game marked by miscues and heat at bat. A ninth inning hit on Corona’s side and a double play at the plate preserved the slim lead as Corona invites San Bernardino for next Sunday’s home match with possible new players tried.

Cucamonga Corona San Bernardino Nine

Knickerbocker Club Plans Halloween Dance in New Hall

The Knickerbocker club announces a Hallowe en dance and hard time party on Saturday evening October 20 in the Wuff building new hall on Sixth Street. The event is organized by Mrs M B Huff Mrs Glenn Charles Sutherland Fred Wilkins and Stanley Garvey with a special invitation to be issued soon.

Knickerbocker Club New Hall Wuff Sixth Street M. B. Huff Glenn Charles Sutherland Fred Wilkins Stanley Garvey

Expert hat trimmer and modiste at Mrs. Lyon millinery

An expert hat trimmer and modiste at Mrs. Lyon millinery showcases refined millinery craft. Stylists emphasize shaping, trimming, and adapting hats to suit patrons, reflecting period fashion and personalized service for patrons seeking distinctive headwear.

Trails Planned Through Mountain Front South of Corona

Forest Ranger G C Murken outlines plans to build three trails in the mountains south of Corona to ease fire fighting and access mining areas. The routes connect Tin Mine Canyon to Black Star Canyon, Main Street Canyon to Ladd’s Canyon, and Mayhew Canyon to Trabuco Canyon, with lengths 2.5, 2, and 4 miles respectively. Work may start in November or December, width likely ten feet, and aim to aid mining and clay deposits exploration.

G. C. Murken Corona Mr. Marken Santa Ana Hisinore Tin Mine Canyon Black Star Canyon Main Street Canyon Ladd’s Canyon Mayhew Canyon Trabuco Canyon Murken

Veach Hosts Informal Musical For Hollywood Visitor

Mr and Mrs Andrew Veach entertained Friday evening with an informal musical for their friend Mrs Hibler of Hollywood who has been visiting at their home. A number of friends attended and the evening featured music and refreshments.

Andrew Veach Hibler Hollywood

Pleasant reception for new church members at Chris Tan Church

A pleasant evening at the Christian church celebrated new members from recent evangelistic meetings. Officers elected for the coming year include Elders Johnson, Bane, Ham, and Mayfield. deacons English, Reeser, Bane, Bowden, EK English, Ford, Rowe. clerk J. E. Myers. organist Mrs. J. S. Mayfield. assistant Grace Wells. A literary and musical program, brief business, refreshments, and social time followed.

Christian Church Messrs Johnson Bane Ham Mayfield R. W. English Reeser Bowden English Ford Rowe J. E. Myers J. S. Mayfield Grace Wells

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