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Newspaper
Corona Independent
Location
Corona, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
1
Amid a broad financial upturn, Corona shows renewed growth signals. Local business owners near the Quarry at Porphyry in Angeles boost security and staff to meet rising paying demand, while the region resumes its path toward prosperity under Superintendent Joseph Ack.
Comptroller Ridgeley declares the United States Treasury sees the banking panic as over and predicts a natural revival. He warns against emergency measures or new currency, emphasizing restored trust in banks and cautious Congress action as the path to lasting financial stability.
Theatregoers flocked to Alden Opera House last Friday for a vaudeville style program billed as genuine variety. The show promised short comic stunts, musical numbers, and clean dialogue to suit a public craving laughter amid sensational stage antics and noisy distractions.
The residents of Corona express pride that recent difficult economic conditions have not seriously impacted local trade. Merchants report solid business and banks show stable operations, with Corona’s resources and growth continuing to outpace many areas nationwide.
The Rev John Brann rector of the Episcopal Church has been moved from Santa Ana to a Los Angeles hospital. He is very ill and doctors offer only slight hope of recovery. Except for one son, his family remain in Everett Washington where Dr Brann formerly resided.
Monday evening the famous Juvenile Drum Corps of Long Beach known as the Herendeen Family topped the Moving Picture Theatre program. The father and four small tots played with veteran precision while outdoor numbers like The Gir Left Behind Me and Turkey in the Straw drew cheers. The show also featured films Satan at Play Making Pottery in Japan Save the Pieces and other attractions to one of the season’s largest audiences.
The Citizens Bank directors met on Wednesday and re elected President W T Botsford of Los Angeles Vice President George Brown and Cashier C A Kinney The Independent had already published the result of the election for directors of this bank.
Mrs. Freeman McKenzie of Long Beach and Mrs. hh Stephens of Ban Gabriel arrived here en route to Elsinore. The ladies are touring in a drag noting short daylight hours and enjoying the country. The Thursday morning rain did not deter them as they departed for the mountain resort amid a driving storm.
The piece argues a broad anti saloon movement has grown beyond the South, noting Chicago voters rejecting licenses and cities moving dry. It cites New Jersey judge Fort and Bishop laws, claims abstinence is not the sole motive, and highlights local shifts toward prohibition in North Carolina and New England states with county level dry trends.
Pacific Clay officers and directors conducted their annual inspection. Dr. J H Bullard presided with Geo A Backus L L Porter Elmer W Hart and Arthur L Bent attending. General Manager John G Conrad led the tour with Superintendent Freund meeting the group. Despite tough finances, trade volume remains strong and growth is expected.
Mesers Bush and McNeil acquire the Lyman and Bowen business and will operate a general real estate firm from the former location on East Sixth Street. The Independent predicts a profitable and prosperous future for the new partners, praising their financial standing and qualifications.
Last Friday evening Murray Ferguson received warm testimonials from a large group of young friends at his parents home on East Eighth street. Leap year privileges featured escorts and chaperone duties performed by the attending ladies, with Miss Anna Mowrer leading the festivities and several Misses among the guests. The evening also included numerous gentlemen guests such as Albert Brown John Gernsey Ralph Webster Harold Corkhill Harvey Cross and Alfred Riddle.
A list of uncalled letters shows items for F Allen Miguel Church Oscar Cleland Mrs Sam Etcheverry Martin Guerrero Men E a v2(2) Wayne Parx Willis Stafford Mrs Rinda Serrante Sr DeGreginio Taylor Mrs Lizzie Nandebill Mrs Fannie. Letters will be sent to the Dead letter Office on February 5 1908.
Southern California communities face fuel shortages that hinder Corona's growth. Despite abundant resources including cement stone and high quality silica sand, transport costs limit industry. Repeated oil indicators from wells show potential, but no coordinated field survey has occurred. (Continued on Page Four.)
Dr. Melvin B. Hull offers 10,000 toward a modern Corona hotel as part of a push to secure up to 40,000 needed for construction. The Independent urges local property owners to unite for a hotel project to boost Corona’s reputation and growth, noting railroad and crop transport needs.
Senator Ben Tillman urges prohibition as a crime and misery cause before a senate committee. He cites the saloon as a national threat, cites Los Angeles liquor licenses and police costs, and notes a Kansas City peace claim after joints ended. A Los Angeles appeals court upholds Orange County prohibition in the winery case of Yung and sons.
Sherman Gildard has leased the corner store at Sixth and Main streets once occupied by Corona Jewelry. The new location fronts the Rialto and is expected to boost business, with well wishes from The Independent.
An evening meeting of Corona’s Women’s Improvement Club featured a vocal solo by Mrs Bertha Dickinson a literary review Dana Bartlett The Better City a paper on The Evolution of Woman and a piano duet by Mrs George Anderson and Miss Anna Platt The club promotes educational advancement beautification and city life The next meeting will be at Mrs Mason’s residence on Tuesday January 28.
On Saturday evening February 7 the Episcopal Guild will present an amusing and educational drama titled What’s in a Name at the Alden Opera House. A number of amateur actors and actresses from the guild will perform, drawing unusual interest from ticket holders.
A brief slogan urging residents to support local spending and commerce, advocating home market patronage as the proper choice for community vitality and economic health. The message emphasizes domestic purchasing without detailing campaigns or endorsements.
Dr A B Brown formerly of Corona and now a Mesa Arizona dentist visited Corona on Wednesday. He toured the new high school building seeking information useful to Mesa's planned school and expressed admiration for Corona's progress since leaving seven years ago.
The piece notes Secretary Cortelyou rumored out of the presidential race as speculation shifts to Taft with Roosevelt prompting support. It mentions Alabama leading delegates for Taft, bets at the Hoffman House on Johnson vs Bryan, and Bryan's persistence despite threats to sideline him.
Made Good Old Arkansaw drew a large crowd at the Opera House on Wednesday evening. The performance was well received, with an audience eager to show approval. Manager Alden is working hard to offer top attractions and next week features Why Girls Leave Home.
At the Merchants and Manufacturers association meeting a letter from Senator Flint on the proposed parcels post law was read. The group discussed farmer support and merchant opposition in small towns. A banquet is set for the second Tuesday in February to elect officers, with a planning committee named and invitations to nearby business groups.
A summary of 1901 events includes Albert Edward being proclaimed King Edward VII, tales of his Canada and U S tour in 1860 under Lord Elgin, and various modern and local items such as a Tacoma hen yarding overtime, Hemet bank plans, Lucky Baldwin’s trouble with authorities over Arcadia, celery shipments from Southern California, W Hudson’s death, Pullman berth price ruling proposed by Washington, U S troop withdrawal from Cuba, and F Augustus Heinze’s arrest in New York.
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