The herald., 1893-12-23
POMONA.

A Good Rafn-Plsnty of Christmas En-
tertainmsnt.
POMONA, Dec. 22.-It commenced rain
ing here today just before noon and has
already pretty thoroughly wet the
ground, with fair prospects Of giving ii.
plenty more before it clears up. II it
will only clear up and give US bright,
bracing weather for at least week it
will cheer up the rather sad looking
merchants of today and create much
pleasure for the little folks.
The public schools all close this after
noon. and will not be resumed for three
weeks.
There are to be some business changes
lin fact already arranged-by which
the Newman store is to be occupied by
Mr.. Rush as barber shop, he having
purchased the outfit and fixtures of
Hassler & Robbins in another room,
with the understanding that they work
for him in the new quarters.
Mrs. Nettie L., the wife OF David
Cobley residing near the mountains.
died on the 10Th inst, after an illness
of many months, and WAS inferred in
Pomona cemetery on the 10th by J, @.
Aston.
Tht wife of J. A. Macarthur. one
of our Second street BARRIERS, who has
been a paralytic invalid for long weary
months, WAS finally called to her rest at
about IL o'clock last night. At this
writing it has not been learned at what
time the funeral will be held.
Father Fisher, we learn from the
Progress, had the misfortune of falling
while descending long fight of stone
steps in Dublin public building and
breaking one Of his legs. thus delaying
his immediate return home, az he will
In consequence be confined quite while
to his bed and rooms.A This, in connec-
tion with Bishop Mora's decision that
he would entertain no charges against
him during his absence, and then not
unless specifically made by each indi-
vidual separately, will perhaps give the
few that are disgruntled sufficient time
for reconsideration, as it ia being de-
veloped that he has O strong following
in this community, not only in, but out
of the Catholic congregation-liberal
minded, talented, jovial and companion
able.
There were many more than could
gain entrance who presented themselves
at the doors of the Baptist church last
night where the Demorest medal con-
test was held. There were six contest
ants. all young ladies. whose score
ranged from 100 to Ito points. Miss
Ada Soper had very strong following
in the audience but the committee OF
three finally decided in favor of Miss
Gertie Johnson.
The churches will all have services
and songs ON Sunday suitable for the
occasion, in many of them the children
having theirs at some time during the
day. The Xmas entertainments for the
little ones being on Monday night at
perhaps all Of them, except the Episco-
pal, which holds it ON the evening OF
December 2Sth, Innocent's day, at the
guild rooms. Tho Unitarians will give
lunch on Monday afternoon, and carry
gifts for the poor to the church. Mrs.
Bowles' subject in McComas hall In the
morning will be Praise to God in the
Highest; in the evening, Peace Toward
Men, alluding to the unemployed es.
pecially.
There will be dance at the opera
house on Monday evening, Xmss night.
The blue ribbon medal of Rowland
Bros. has been received from Chicago.
John Davis, friend of j. d. Cason,
has Just arrived from Fort Worth, Tex,
to spend the winter in this section.
This afternoon will make one think OF
Tom and Jerry-especially If he hap
pen to hear of or see the name Of some
old southern point.
The packing warerooms of Moore &
Rice are soon to be enlarged.