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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
5
To Los Angeles trains depart Corona at 5 26 a m Overland Limited 8 57 a m Local 4 41 p m Local To San Diego 8 57 a m To Riverside and East 9 13 a m Overland 12 43 p m Local 6 53 p m Local All trains run daily including Sundays
Miss Bessie Cook spent the past week in Riverside. R S Billings returned from Los Angeles. George Austin and wife returned from Brawley. Admission Day visits and trips to Los Angeles and beaches noted. Many residents travel to Riverside, Los Angeles, Idyllwild, San Bernardino, Las Vegas and Oregon for outings, visits, or business.
The Corona column notes summer courses at State Normal and a new commercial room with updated desks. Athletics return with tennis, basketball, football and rugby. Mrs. Main leads the grammar school. Local shops prepare for fall rushes as buildings gain improvements and residents travel or relocate.
Union service with the Methodist friends will be held in this church Sunday morning with Rev. George Bo Cliff preaching. Evening service by Rev. I. B. Sanford. Bible school and a men's Bible class at noon. Intermediates and Goalka pool meeting with topics on charity and attendance. Midweek fellowship on Wednesday at 7:50 pm discussing "Showing the Might." All are invited.
A freak rainstorm earlier this week drenched the citrus foothill districts while downtown remained largely dry. Mayor Holmes estimated about half an inch along the upper Main Street area as residents note unusual humidity and speculate on climate changes.
Miss Vera Jane Edwards of the Palm Air Dome received a special letter of thanks from E. H. Capron Adjutant of Sedgwick Post Washington and Alaska A. R. Spokane Walsh for a recital before old G. A. R. members in that place.
The church announces preacher at lu. a. an. with sermons on A Great Indicator and Does Death End All. Bible school 9:30 a. m. Young People's meeting 6:30 p. m. Midweek prayer 7:30 p. m. Evening worship features music. Annual rally Sept 18 with reports, refreshments, and a musical program. Strangers welcome.
The Soldiers Monument Committee in Sunny Slope Cemetery seeks 50 to finish payment for the new monument dedicated last May. Palur Air Dome moving picture show owners donate a benefit program on Thursday evening September 22 to aid the fund. Citizens are urged to buy tickets in support of the cemetery enhancement and honoring the boys of 61-60. Corkhill chairman and W J Pentelow commander sign the notice.
The Home Telephone & Telegraph Company held a weekly meeting reviewing work done and auditing accounts. Manager Chapman denied rumors of a merger with Sunset stock. The Home company serves Corona with a large subscriber base. Sunset has a smaller listed clientele.
A petition to bond the city for street improvements will be presented to the City Council next Wednesday by Attorney Scoville. The appeal cites needed highway betterment to prevent washouts and sewerage sanitary upgrades. Mayor Holmes and Street Superintendent Harrefel warn that only thorough rebuilding will be economical. over a hundred signers support the measure.
The plan calls for compact multiroom suites ideal for doctors, dentists, or attorneys and light housekeeping rooms. Construction is set to start soon with a goal of swift completion.
Orville Wright set new records for time and distance in a heavier–than–air flight at Fort Myer. He circled the drill grounds 58 times in 65 minutes 42 seconds despite a ten mile wind, beating yesterday’s mark by 3 minutes 37 seconds. Officials expect speeds near 42 mph, with a 20 percent contract bonus possible if reached.
The Tuesday Musical CN held a call meeting at Messer Bo Freeman's home. They approved a winter concert series with Det. 6 as chief, and Dufein Rutherford of Loss Angels is to sing with Laura Cereges of Riverside taking part.
The Epworth League held a well attended social in the church parlors Thursday evening. The event served as a reception to the cabinet of the San Diego district, with music and refreshments enjoyed by all.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is recommended as the best remedy for piles and usable for any salve need. Beware of imitations. sold by R. F. Billings.
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