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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
1
Louis Ferrell of Pomona, contractor for Sixth Street pavement in Corona, says the roadway will be first class when turned over to the city. He notes the oil did not mix with decomposed granite as expected due to cold weather, and plans to roll the surface for three to four days before traffic resumes.
Mrs Emma C Harroll died January 2 1908 of tuberculosis at her mother Mrs Sarah Rush’s home in Corona. She leaves a husband two daughters a son her mother and three brothers all of Corona and a sister Mrs Lelig Wright of Peoria Illinois. She had arrived October 30 1907 from Watseka Illinois seeking improved climate and support from family.
A proposed independent association named The Ten Thousand Club of Corona aims to raise the town’s population to ten thousand within seven years. Members would include all local business people with a $1 initiation and 25 cent monthly dues to fund high quality advertising in Eastern magazines. The plan cites Dallas Hundred Thousand Club as a model and seeks bank deposits to finance campaigns.
The piece describes Dallas reaching 100000 residents by 1905 through a united business community, with widespread advertising showing Dallas population milestones. It urges Corona to form a Ten Thousand Club to attract ten thousand residents by 1915, urging local business leaders to unite and work for growth.
Real estate operator Robert March of Los Angeles purchased a several hundred acre tract from Pacific Mutual Insurance near Corona. The land with alfalfa leases would fetch about 65 dollars per acre now and over 200 dollars per acre when water is available. Charles Lehman, the buyer’s representative, visited to assess the property. Marsh has notable offices in Los Angeles costing about 25000 dollars.
The Kansas Republican state committee unanimously endorses secretary Taft. In Nebraska a contest looms as Senator Burkett backs Hughes while Senator Brown leans La Follette. Burkett seeks the vice presidency and Tom Taggart of Wiesbaden Indiana faces possible replacement as Democratic National Committee chair. Hitchcock may resign to lead Taft campaign in New York.
The piece cites Donald G. Mitchell on Hawthorne and the Scarlet Letter to condemn the current rise of political spoils and personal attacks. It warns that this annual scramble for office will renew vilification and slander, lamenting the degeneracy of practical politics and public service.
Pacific Clay Manufacturing Company general manager J G Conrad says Corona offers two strong opportunities for investment. He cites architectural terra cotta from Corona cutting San Francisco freight costs and a large brick plant due to abundant material and steady demand. Local shoe retailer J A Newton's promotes affordable footwear.
The editorial urges Corona to press for extending the San Bernardino Valley Traction Co. from Arlington to Corona, eight miles, arguing banks will resume cash operations and building activity will rebound. It calls for a strong Corona Board of Trade committee to engage railway officials and secure the overdue connection for regional growth.
The Congregational people of Prado plan to organize a church society in the town. The Rev Ferris of Corona church will attend an ecclesiastical council on Tuesday Jan 14 to organize the church. Dr Ferris will lead a delegation with delegates from Riverside San Bernardino Rialto Highlands and Redlands invited. Reverends John L Maile S P Case and B R Healling of Los Angeles are among expected participants.
Revenue for December rose to 802.75 from 663.19 year over year, with annual receipts at 7, AL27.58, marking a 12 percent gain and a 20 percent rise in Money Order activity. The office nears free delivery status as 1907 figures indicate continued expansion and plans for larger quarters.
A digest of scattered items notes Edward Hanton’s death in Toronto, California autos sales totaling eighteen million dollars in 1907, Geo Pettibone acquitted in Boise of ex governor Struenberg murder, first East River tunnel trains in New York, Washington Jamestown Exposition graft fears, Panama Canal progress, December earth excavation figures, California shippers’ service concerns, dynamiting of the First National Bank of Kansas City building, Marshall Ney birth and fate, bank cash reappearances signaling recovery, Jerome on Evelyn Thaw character, Chinese Tongs halting Pacific coast murders, and a March 4 telegraph and train despatchers nine hour work limit.
The high school hosts a popular morning assembly with teachers pupils and visitors performing piano solos recitations and lectures. Dr Spinning of New York City spoke on his life and service among American Indians and students praised the talk. Students also tidy the grounds and display new hall decor. County Superintendent Raymond Cree seeks answers on maintaining physical health with practical tips from a teacher emphasizing work wholesome food rest sleep air thoughts exercise cleanliness and a cheerful mindset.
Arthur Tuthill, long time mayor of Corona and Pacific Clay Company plant superintendent, resigns and will stay until February 1. Frederick Freund, from America Sewer Pipe Company of Barberton Ohio, named his successor and already on site though ill and confined to quarters at the Hotel Del Rey.
Representative Willett of Queens attacked President Roosevelt in his first House speech on January 6. He accused the President of recklessness and blamed him for financial unrest, arguing for calm, sane leadership with broad backing from responsible men.
Mr FA Petrie of Linton North Dakota with wife and Miss Anna Petrie arrives in Corona and stays at Hotel Del Rey. He is a friend of Corona board of trade president Pentelow from New York state. Petrie who has lived in North Dakota seven years now visits California for winter with aim to settle in Corona if conditions please him.
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