The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-09-17

gladly received some time ago, from two
highly respected gentlemen and friends at
Mankato, who both take great interest in
the success of Superior City and the coun-
try's welfare in general.
In regard to the praise-worthy lesson by
the Editor of the Superior TINES headed,
ITO the nonresident property owners" re-
marking ''that it never can build up unless
new men are allowed to come in" Never
was better truth told. The old clique of
Superior are nearly all gone, and many of
those left could also be spared; as they
always have done more harm than good to
their own selfish notions. In consequence
therefore say and agree with the writer,
that new men with wealth energy and enter
prise are wanted, just as much as railroad
to build up your City, as being one of the
finest and best located places.
1t is now yourselves to commence and set
an example before the non-residents who
YOU are complaining of "not wanting to dis
pose of their property" Judging from the
delinquent taxes plenty of lots when redeem.
ed by the owners at home could be placed in
the market, to satisfy the many visitors you
speak of leaving disappointed like myself as
you know having twice tricd!to invest in
your city. Ny advice it that YOU will come
to the conclusion TO promote immigration
and to be liberal, reasonable and accom-
modating to each and everyone who comes
to invest and to tell them eve have no
lots for sale" Thsis erroneous and injurious
to any place, and as long as you keep on the
old rule you may rest assured that your
great city will as ever before remain in
resident people let them all hold on, and
remain in the darkness. The time will come
when their eyes will be opened and tired of
heavy taxes that eventually must come
when to late too regret that they paid too
much for their whistle. The question too
often been made to myself the reason why
such a great difference is between Superior
and Denver City, commenced at the very
same time. Ny answer is simply this that
Denver has the right stamp of men with
wealth aud energy who done ali in their
power to get people to come in and not as
YOU Superior people drive them off. The
people Of Denver are too wise and knew too
well that the town could not improve mere
ly by getting in railroad settlers must
come also and have a chance to invest.
You may from this statement judge of the
progress since 1865, when Denver had only
about 1000 people and now at the last
census they count As, 90 inhabitants with
six railroads and two more already under
work from New Orleans and to the Pacific
coast. Believe me my readers when l tell
you there is not place on the globe that
Is so rapidly improving as Denver City. We
have men of wealth and brain that under
stand doing business ard not keeping things
back. They are never at rest but steadily
improving and giving every body fair
chance to make a good living. In order to
give my readers an idea of improvements
now going on will mention only two OF the
enterprises. The wcalthiest man Lieut. Gov.
Tabor with the incredible income of $4,000
every day from his matchless mine at Lead
vile bought seven adjoining lots last spring
Il oh III bi.,b oF hn
finest opera houses is erected and will be
open the 9th inst. Ny employer j. J. Reith-
man wholesale druggist with two other
interested wealthy men bought four lots
lately opposite the opera house for which
they paid a still higher sum of $4,000 on
which the foundation for great house has
commenced Several other houses are under
construction and everything accordingly
booming. Such are the men in Denver
they buy sell and improve Let this be
lesson to all interested in Superior and don't
refuse anybodys offer to invest like it has
beeu done TO myself when offered $500 for
pair of lots on Second street for busi-
ness; l shall therefore remain here where
good living can be made and my presence
more appreciated. My nome and heart is
still in Superior; and | repeat the above
sentiments be liberal reasonable and accom-
modating to all who want to invest, when
you will be crowned with success is my
last heartfelt prayer. Yours Truly.
CUSTOS.
PS. If anybody want to know the name
of the writer of the above article please tell
them The pen H.!