The San Francisco call., 1909-05-28

you and your paper for the able man
ner in which you are planning to boost
this sections. AS to the effect the re-
opening of the old narrow gauge will
have, would say we Will certainly de-
rive great benefit. not alone during
the summer months. but also during
the heavy rainy seasons l have had
much inquiry of late for mountain
places throughout the Ben Lomond
mountains, and We attribute it to the
fact that people realize that opening
up the road viii enhance the values of
the property.
w. J. Gates-Located as we are be-
tween the Santa Cruz mountains and
the bay of Monterey, so miles from
San Francisco, is an ideal resort, both
for pleasure and health The cutoff
gives the people around the bay cities
an opportunity to spend their Sundays
here and get back to their work Mon
day morning if they so desire.
John y. TwiSt-The completion of the
Laurel-Glenwood tunnel and the re-
Mobilization OF the old narrow gauge
line over the mountains. which has
been closed to traffic ever since the
fateful 18th of April, 1906, spells
progress. 1t means better times for
Santa Cruz and will be hailed with
joyful acclamations by all, and espe-
CtdiAg ny lllOSo llflIS III -lIc
districts. who have been practically
ISOLATED for three long years. 1t means
an increased population, it means in
creased real estate values, it means the
undertaking Of new enterprises, it
means an advance along all lines Of
activity.
$. w. COIeman-What does the open
ing of the mountain division mean to
Santa Cruz? II means increased travel
from San Francisco and all points in
the San Joaquin and Sacramento val
leys. With the train service we will
now get, the Santa Cruz beach and
mountains will TEEN with people who
are seeking health and pleasure 1t
also means that Santa Cruz will not
only be summer resort, but a city
OF homes, on account of its combined
natural advantages and its nearness to
the metropolis of the Pacific coast.
E. j. DevIin--The opening of the new
Southern Pacific short line from San
Francisco through the mountains
brings Santa Cruz into direct COM
munication not only with San Fran
cisco, but also with the entire Sacra-
mento and San Joaquin valleys, and
removes this end of Santa Cruz county
from the isolation from which it has
suffered in recent years. During this
period, however, Santa Cruz has grown
very rapidly, and has shown it's inde-
pendence OF outside influences. Hun
dreds of miles of new sidewalks have,
been laid, great municipal projects
have been undertaken, comfortable
homes have sprung up on newly opened
tracts and the city's business standing
has become more securely established
than ever So we are well prepared
for the impetus which this newly
opened road promises to bring to all
avenues of life and trade
Fred w. F'ikes-The opening up of
the Southern Pacific cutoff through the
beautiful Santa Cruz mountains will
be the most important event in the his
tory Of this section for many wears |
am greatly pleased to know that The
Call, which has already done so much
for this section in the way of publicity.
is again boosting our county | feel
assured Your enterprising paper will
receive the loyal support of every citi-
zen in Santa Cruz county and your
large circulation in the county plainly
indicates that The Call has the conf
dence and support of this entire sec
'tion.
Samuel Lensk-After having been
closed for over three years, the open
ing of the short route through the
mountains is bound to be of incalcu-
liable benefit to Santa Cruz Business
of all kinds will feel the effects of it.
And the people who journey here in the
summer months will enjoy a trip which
for scenic beauty and variety is un-
equalled.
Carl C. kratxenstein-It is plain to
be seen that easy access afforded the
busy metropolitan to reach the rest
ful opportunities of our glorious noun
tains and their environs will mark the
beginning Of new era for our county
o. l.. aLincoln-I am firmly of the
opinion that the reopening of this
popular route through the beautiful
Santa Cruz mountains will bring thou
sands of visitors that would otherwise
not come. which, from q business stand