Corona Taxes Rise Sharply Amid 40 Percent Assessment Jump
Corona faces higher tax bills as Riverside County’s 40 percent assessment increase pushes up state taxes despite city rates being lowered by 20 cents and outside rates by 10 cents. County officials warn taxpayers and staff of increased interrogations during tax time as comparisons with 1908 09 show the school tax drop of 2.76 per $1000 while all other items rise.
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State Board of Equalization
Riverside County
Brown
Palmer
Corona
Runaway Horse Breaks Neck in Peculiar Accident
City Marshal W. D. Lyman and Mr. Adams were riding to Riverside when a frightened young colt fell rearing and broke its neck. Both riders were thrown and bruised, Adams badly hurt. The crash followed a cow sighting on the roadside. The report notes a Los Angeles convention on October 5 and ongoing Gulf coast storm damage. Dr. Cook arrived in New York and Peary reached Sidney amid North Pole controversy chatter.
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W. D. Lyman
Riverside
Mr. Adams
Los Angeles
Adams
Lyman
Frederick Cook
New York
Peary
Sidney
S. N
North Pole
Bond Proceedings Passed for Corona Sewer and Street Bonds
The bond issue of 135000 for sewers storm drains and street improvements has been approved by the James H Adams Co attorneys and will be paid immediately City officials in Los Angeles to finalize proceedings and return with funds Engineers predict work will start within sixty days and Corona aims to rank with leading cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
James H. Adams Co
Freeman
Corona
Merriam
Genereux
Randall
T Atty. Freeman
Tungsten Street Series Regulators Prove Success
Westinghouse regulators from the Tungsten Street Series show proven performance as the regulator 10 is installed by the company. The announcement highlights reliability and field results across multiple installations.
Elopement Rumor Quelled as De Pui Family Located in Corona
Mrs. Dora De Pui denied reports she eloped with her husband’s 18 year old son and was found in Corona. She told an Independent reporter she and her husband W. W. De Pui, a Denver machinist, after a June 24 quarrel, fled with the son, but records show they traveled to Los Angeles and Corona separately. The article covers the family, the self-inflicted weapon incident, and later police actions.
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Dora de’ Pul
Corona
de Pui
Independent
W. W. de Pui
Colorado Southern Railroad
Knox Court
Denver
Cal
Arvin de Pui
Lakeside
de Put
Arvine
Jack Wilson
Los Angeles
Riverside
Anna Gumbert
Corona Ball Team to Meet Cucamonga Next Sunday
The Corona ball team will host the Cucamonga squad on the home diamond next Sunday. Tickets will be sold on the grounds at twenty five cents to cover expenses. admission buys the bronco busting exhibition by "Happy Willie" after the game, which starts at two o'clock.
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Wilh Cross
Cucamonga
Willie
Advertised Letters Sent to Dead Letter Office 1909
Names listed include Juan Alendoza Jose Albaraz Frank Buroz Juan Camacho Luz Cardona Marciano Camacho Susie Clites A Cerettas Cruz A Contreras Lorenzo Emandes Frank Lilly Lou Houcks Mr D J Lewis Mr Ben Luluck Jesas Morvidho Joseph Morales W C Morton Antonio Padilla Elmer Shirley Miss M D Smith Don Odosco Vallejo Trinidad Ybama. Advertised at Corona California on September 20 1909 and sent to Dead Letter Office on October 4 1909.
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Juan Alendoza
Jose Albaraz
Frank Buroz
Juan Camacho
Luz Cardona
Marciano Camacho
Susie Clites
A. Cerettas
Cruz A. Conteras
Lorenzo Emandes
Frank Lilly
Lou Houcks
D. J. Lewis
Ben Luluck
Jessus Morvidho
Joseph Morales
W. C. Morton
Antonio Padilla
Elmer Shirley
Miss M.D. Smith
Don Odosco Vallejo
Trinidad Ybama
Power Shut Off On Sunday During Regulator Maintenance
Power and lights will be off on Sunday during regulator maintenance at 4924-11. This notice warns residents of temporary service disruption and potential impact on nearby facilities.
Corona High School Football Team Seeks Strong Season
Corona High School's football squad under coach H F Scoville trains with 20 players, aiming for a successful year after last season. The team practices daily with signal work, passes, and full-field runs, preparing for a three week from Saturday opener against Ontario High School. A large crowd is expected for the October 36 game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona High
H. F. Scoville
Scoville
Lanigan
Stanford
Ontario High School
Corona
Ontario
Taft Special Train Planned to Riverside October 12
Movement to run two special trains to Riverside on October 12 so President Taft can speak there. Trains depart Corona at 4 p.m. and return Riverside at 10 p.m. Prospective riders must register, with special rates likely, by leaving names with Mrs. Roberts at Wells Fargo Express office.
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Riverside
Taft
Corona
Roberts
Wells Fargo Express
Stockholders Meeting of Corona Mutual Building and Loan Assoc
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be held October 12, 1909, at 7:30 PM in the association office shared with the First National Bank of Corona. Election of directors and any other business may come before the meeting. John P. Key, Secretary, Corona California, Sept 24, 1909.
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Corona Mutual Building and‘ Loan Asssocation
First National Bank of Corona
John P. Key
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New Orleans
Electric Company
Westinghouse Regulators
Dora DE Pul
Corona Gas and Electric Co
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Company
Haskins
Hoag
Main
Coronado
GUCGA
MONGA
Corona, Cal
Stockholders Meeting
Calif
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