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Arizona republican., 1891-05-24

President oi the Trustees of the Public Library and Chairman of the Trustees of the Tucson public schools. He is a man of liberal ideas and enterprise, and is ready and willing at all times to do all in his power consistently to promote the welfare and prosperity of Tucson and the Territory.
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And Other Big Propositions
 On Foot.
A LIVE AND A THRIFTY TOWN
Review of the Leading Business Concerns, Corporations, Etc., Prominent Business and Pro- fessiOnal Men-What the City Is Doing.

TIE REPUBLICAN this morning devotes considerable space to the city of Tucson and to some of her principal business establishments and corporations. The showing has been hastily collected, but is sufficient to mark the "Ancient and Honorable Pueblo" amongst the grow ing cities of the great Southwest.
 Tucson is situated by nature to be the capital city and commercial metropolis of vast and fertile area of land. Within only the past week or SO the prospectus of the Tucson Improvement Company has been issued. showing what is to be done by this corporation alone. Amongst other things it's object is to de- velop water in any manner whatever, and to distribute water so acquired for irrigating and other purposes; to con struct hotel and operate the same; to construct street railways and oper- ate the same; to construct sys- tems of lighting by electricity and other means, and operate the same.
 "The amount of capital stock is S5)0,000, divided into 5000 shares of $100 each, and the shares non-assessable.
 'The company's property consists of 20.lS acres in the geographical center of the city of Tucson, and known as Milf tary Plaza two stores and lots rented at 800 per month; 535 acres of land joining and near the city, sixty-five acres of the same are rented at SS200 per annum i; 792 unimproved lots scattered through out the city, and right of way for twenty five years upon the principal streets of Tucson for street car purposes.
 "The company propose to landscape the twenty acres in the center of the city and build thereon hotel and cot tages suitable for the accommodation of the large volume of tourists and health seekers fast learning the climatic ad- vantages of Arizona for the successful treatment of all bronchial, lung, asth. matic and nervous difficulties
 The above scheme is one of many, backed and supported by the enter prising business men of Tucson, and il is upon such substantial work that the future of the city rests.
 The future of Tucson is certainly bright. Let the capital, the energy, the push of the people of Tucson seize upon her natural advantages and make the most of them. TIE REPUBLICAN predicts and believes that Tucson is now upon the eve of healthful and steady boom. But the extent of this lies with her own enterprising citizens.
 Among the most prominent of the business houses of Tucson, we take pleasure in giving space to the follow ing
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c. T. Etchells.

This gentleman is one of the pioneers of Arizona, having moved to this country in the year 1868. He is engaged in blacksmithing and wagon making in all its branches, and is sole agent for the Studebaker's freight and spring wagons, that have worldwide reputation. MT. Etchells' long experience with the ef- fects of the climate and rough mountain roads in Arizona on wagons, has placed him in position to offer to the public a wagon that can be excelled by none; also to turn out work from his shop that is strictly frst-class in every particular. He carries full line of wagons and car riages, hardware, Concord and half patent axles, oak, ash, etc.. is whole sale and retail dealer Tn Cumberland coal, and does all kinds of lath work. c. T. Etchells' shop is 16Ox200 feet, and his warehouse 60xS0 feet, situated on the corner of Pearl and Congress streets.
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tions, whose successes have been con comitants of the city's development, and whose members have exhibited such in- telligence and progressiveness as to make their establishments such as would do credit to much larger cities.
 This firm was established in the year 1882, and has enjoyed its share of the public patronage ever since. They do a business of over S200, ,000 year, and do large wholesale trade with the more northerly States of Mexico. Recently they have been compelled to enlarge their stores, which are now located on Congress street, near Main. Their new department consists of large store, 45x60 feet. They also have two large warehouses, located at the Southern Pacific depot, where they receive goods by carload lots. Few men would have had sufficient perseverance to engage in business at the time when these enter prising gentlemen began. Success has, however, crowned their efforts, and to- day their establishment occupies high position as one of the leading industrial institutions of the Southwest. This firm, undou btedly, has future before it that will give it rank as one unexcelled by any other concern in Arizona and one which the most exacting and fastidious could look upon only with pride.
 Hughes, Stevens X Co.,, Stoves and
 Crockery.
 The term hardware is one of those in- definite, comprehensive words of which it may be said that it almost includes every ware that is hard. Popularly it is understood to embrace all the unclass- fled goods made of iron and steel, in- cluding all the appliances of the mecha- nical arts, from file to a mill saw, many articles in use in common life, from rat trap to a coach spring articles as varied in appearance, size and use as can well be conceived. In fact what ever a hardware dealer may choose to sell is hardware.
 Perhaps the largest. best known and most popular establishment devoted to this line in Tucson is that owned by Messrs. Hughes, Stevens & Company who are successors to Stevens X Hughes. They deal extensively in every descrip- ton of hardware and agricultural inn plements, stoves, tinware, lamps and all kinds of kitchen furniture, refrigerators, crockery, cutlery, glass and Japan ware, Moline wagons, buckboards and all kinds of road vehicles carriages and carts. All kinds of tin, sheet iron and copper work, plumbing, and gasfitting gre done promptly and satisfactorily by them. .......,. ,''.- <. 7
 The "On Time Mohawk and Charter. l: Oak stoves are special features in their tItock as well as windmills and all kinds of pumping machinery. They also keep movers, reapers, Oliver chilled blows, barbe1 wire, and all kinds of gas and water piping.
 This establishment has been under the control of the present firm for the last eight years. They carry stock of about $l25, ,000, and their business trans actions extend over the northern parts of Mexico, as we'll as all over the south. ern part of Arizona. Their business house is located at the corner of Con- gress and Main streets. Their stores
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general public frequent. Those who seek for that kind of accommodation in Tucson need go no farther than to that pleasant hostelry which is presided over by ". D. Ganzhorn. This house is To- cated on Church street, opposite the Tucson Star office, in the most pleasant and quietest part of the city, and con veniently close to all business as well as to the Courthouse and Land Office. The accommodation consists of rooms for about sixty guests, with large sample room for commercial men. Water, gas and all modern Improvements are furn- ished throughout and the attendance is first class. Families receive special at tention.
 The house WAS opened in 1889, and the fact that it has been in full blast ever since is sufficient guarantee that the management is giving every satis- faction.
 w. D. Ganzhorn is gentleman of experience and much businesss ability, and is pleasant and obliging to degree so that all who come to Tucson and desire neat. clean, homelike hotel will do we'll to call upon this very agreeable host. A free bus meets all trains and the travelling public cannot do better than patronize this house.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-24
A. II. Rosenstock-The Congress Shaving
 Saloon.

A good shave, shampoo or haircut is seldom to be had outside of large cities, as men who make the business of being barber study or profession, and es- tablish reputation as being an A No. l barber, command large salaries. Mir. Rosenstock in keeping up the price of shaving, etc., is furnishing to the gen. tlemen of Tucson men who understand their business and who do first class work. Among those that are engaged by Mir. Rosenstock is Robert Tapia, who has an excellent reputation as barber throughout the Territory. Rosy's shop is nicely carpeted, and has three of the best Archer reclining chairs, which are manned by first class workmen.
Arizona republican., 1891-05-24
American Grocery House.

In looking over the history of any community one is frequently struck with the remarkable strides in advance which some cities have made over others, the reason being the greater liberality in policy and enterprise in improve ments of their citizens. In the same way in cities one finds that some citizens far outstrip others in the race for wealth and business success. The cause is the same in the one case as in the other. Tucson shows numerous instances of such success, because of enterprising and progressive, business m en. Promi- nent among such is the firm whose name is mentioned above.
 Nose Drachman, the energetic mana ger, took charge of the establishment a few months ago, and since that time, by square dealing, strict attention to business and by carrying the class of goods the people want, has built up a handsome business. The American Grocery House handles all kinds of staple and fancy groceries, fruits and nuts, and at prices to suit. It is neither exaggeration or fattery to say that MT. Drachman has worked himself to the front rank in Tucson business circles by his indomitable energy.
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cines he has always on hand. One great advantage he has over other houses is in the fact that prescriptions are com pounded in his store both night and day. Therefore the public can be always accommodated.
 Mir. Martin has very large acquaint- ance all over the Territory and is gen. tleman always obliging and courteous and ever ready to administer to the wants of those who are in need.
 He is also considered one of the "stand-bys" of the city, and is always one of the first to aid in promoting all public enterprises.
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W. Siewert, Wholesale and Retail Oysters
 and Fish House and Confectionery


 Variety in ones food is of course a most desirable thing from a medical as we'll as an epicure's point ofview. Those who, when in Tucson, may be inclined to vary their regular fare by discussing that delicious bivalve, the oyster, but who may be unfamiliar with the best place to obtain them, may be directed to that fashionable oyster and fish house at 2l5 Congress street. Mir. w. Siewert is the genial proprietor of the establish ment. He has not only endeavored, since he opened, to maintain business superior in kind to those conducted by others, but he has succeeded in doing so. In 1883 he conceived the idea of beginning in his present line and did so, keeping a house where one could come and get all kinds of fish and game in season, and oysters, wholesale and retail at all seasons. He conducts a large business and is we'll known
Arizona republican., 1891-05-24
George w. Sines.

Prescott has warm advocate, and Arizona prominent and active business man in the person of George w. Sines. He is one of those men who has pushed himself from the ranks of the army into the prosperous commercial streams of this Territory. At very early age he enlisted in the army and served during the latter part of the war. He came to the Territory of Arizona in 1870 with the First Regiment of Cavalry, under the command of General Crook. In 1871 he was discharged from the servIce, and entered upon business life, following mining to large extent. As the fruits of his labors in this line he has many valuable claims, some of which are now bonded, with good prospects for sale at large figures. Other than this, he has for twelve years been proprietor of the Sazerac Saloon at Prescott, which has gained the reputation of being a popular resort.
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G. Sicocan.

{. Just opposite the Southern Pacific railroad passenger depot is, the Depot Beer Garden, owned by G. Sicocan, where passengers can go during the arrival and departure of trains and get cool drinks, lunches and cigars. MT. Sicocan also keeps lodging house, where single rooms can be had at twenty-five cents per night and those leaving on the trains during the night, can pull their night caps over their ears with the established conviction that they will not be allowed to miss their train. There is also beautiful garden with shade trees and flowers at the rear of the buildings.
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For in their dealings you will find nothing
 small; They will treat you right, honest and square, And give you no chance to regret trading there. You will be treated with courtesy If you spend
 not q dime; There is more truth in the above than is given
 to rhyme
Arizona republican., 1891-05-24
A. Goldschmidt & Co.,, Wholesale and
 Retail Grocers.

Foremost among the establishments which have led the march of progress and prosperity in Tucson, is the man. moth wholsale and retail grocery house of A. Goldschmidt & Go. The people of Tucson are justly proud of such houses, which have fourished and grown up within her limits, from comparatively insignificant beginnings, to such propor-
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Silver Lake.

Silver Lake, situated about two miles east of Tucson, is indeed great source of pleasure to the people living in the city, for there they can go during their leisure hours for the small sum of twenty-five cents including return trip, and enjoy to the fullest extent the pleasure of boating, fishing, bathing and other sports at an exceedingly low cost. MT. Hart the proprietor and MT. c. F. Brown, his assistant, are congenial and social gentlemen who do all in their power for the comfort of their guests. There is nice two-story frame bnilding erected there, consisting of eight bed rooms and three parlors nicely fur nished. A large dance nall and bar, where the choicest of liquors and cigars are to be had. Also well arranged bath house of several experiments and a large fish pond, where the finny tribe abounds in plenty. Fishing-poles, lines and bait are furnished by the proprie- tor at twenty-five cents per hour. The lake is over a mile in length and is quite wide, and affords lots of room for pleas ant boat rides. There is Tn course of construction, mile race track, which will be finished by the lst of June and when completed will be as fine track as there is in the Territory; also target grounds for pigeon shooting and long-range shots. In fact, there is almost everything at Silver Lake for the comfort and pleasure of the public. Go there.
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ders from dlfferent parts of the Terfl- tory. They do a wholesale and retail business, and carry full line of car riage trimmings. and in fact everything pertaining to the saddle and harness business, and make speciality of man. ufacturing the famous Colorado and Texas saddles
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throughout this part of the country. His store is 15x50 feet, one story, and is located, as already mentioned, at 2l5 Congress street. He carries stock to the value of over $1 ,000. In connection with this business he also carries on that of manufacturing candies and fancy confectionery, and makes speciality of manufacturing ice cream in moulds for parties and making wedding cakes. His molasses homemade candy is one of the special features of this part of his busi- ness, and the man who has not tasted Siewert's luscious "Lasses Taffy" is in deed stranger in these parts.
 Mir. Siewert was born in Russia and came here some twenty-three years ago. He is now looked upon as one of Tucson's foremost citizens. He is sure to com mand success, for he has deserved it by being hard worker and man of good business ability.
 Charles R. Drake, General Insurance
 Agent.
 In every community, business or pro- fession are to be found men, men who stand head and shoulders above their fellows in ability, perseverance and up- rightness, and these are the men who, to use common phrase, invariably reach ''the top of the tree." Such 8 man, it is admitted on all hands, is MT. Charles k. Drake, whose agency ranks high in this line of business. MT. Drake has resided in Arizona since 1871.
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J. w. Canning & Co.

One of the greatest necessities in this Western country is the saddle and har- ness business. The style of saddles used in the West are very seldom ever seen in the East. The saddles made in this country are made for comfort, durability, and very often are ornamented to such an extent with silver trimmings and stamped work that they are not only beautiful to behold, but cost hundreds of dollars. First-class saddles and har-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-14
THE eAzErrE: TT. WORTH, TExAs, SUNDAY, yuNE Il.

hauled and made 20 appear anew. Some
parties from here have gone on East 20 con-
suit certain capitalists il reference to our
waterworks. and we now have all reason
able expectations OF having the work
pushed to completion in the near future.
COLORADO, MITCHELL COUNTY, June IL
The electric lights are SO fine. and have
taken such hold on popular favor, that
other dynamo with a power of 200 addi-
tional lights to supply the demand.
Hillsboro, Hill county.-A local building
and loan association consisting OF $50 shares
at 500 per share, 10 be paid in monthly pay
ments of So each is being organized. Not
withstanding the originator has only can
vassed z part OF one day, about sixty
shares have been taken.
MINERAL WELLS. PALo PINTO COUNTY,
June 12.-At an election held in this place
on yesterday. to decide whether or not the
citizens would incorporate the town, the in
corporation people carried the day by a
large majority, there being only ten oppos-
ing the measure An election will be or
dered at an early day TO fill the offices of
mayor and five aldermen. when Mineral
Wells will take off her swaddllng clothes
and come out, dressed in her summer suit
of full fedged city. Several promi-
nent persons are now visiting the Wells.
among the number Ex-Governor Pendleton
of Dakota. Ex-senator Maxey and family
left here a few days ago, after having spent
some three weeks in the city. Quite
a number of Weatherford' 5 best people will
be here tonight to take in the concert,
which takes place every Friday EVENING"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-14
TEXAS PROGRESS.

Hico, Hamilton county-The brick work
of the Fisher hotel is completed, and it is
in the hands of the wood carpenters. 1t
will be Il grand building when completed.
CoMANCHE, CoMANCHE COUNTY. June g.
This has been a gala day for Comanche,
the laying OF the cornerstone of the new
courthouse by the Masonic lodge, here as
sisted by the neighboring lodges, be-
ing the occasion. Through the cour-
tesy of the management of the Fort
Worth and Rio Grande railroad an excur
sion train was secured, and at 1890 a. IN.
over 300 passengers alighted from the train
at Comanche from Granbury, Stephenville,
Bluffdale and Dublin. The exercises We're
carried out according to the programme pre-
viously announced. In short it was grand
success for Comanche, and serves to con-
firm the fact that the Comanches never do
things by halves. The Grafton by the Hon.
j. NJ. Goodson, which concluded the eXer-
cises, was replete with words of wisdom,
fifty chosen, and appropriate to the occa-
sion. The work of to-day marks the begin
ming of new era in the history of the city
OF Comanche and Comanche county.
Colorado, Mitchell .county-Wor k on the
new postoffice building is being rushed,
and the building will be ready for occu-
pancy by July |.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-14
TEXAS NEWS AND NOTES.

II. NJ. Howard, AIS Candy street. Deni-
son, Tex, is advertising for Il location in
some town that has no matchmaker and
jeweler.
ABILENE. TAYLOR COUNTY, June 10.-The
Board of Trade and progressive committee
at their last meeting unanimously decided
to hold another fair in early October of this
year on j larger and much grander scale
than any yet held heretofore. The can
vassing committee was out yesterday
soliciting cash donations and secured sub
scriptions to the amount of about 5000.
With our reputation for the holding of our
annual fairs. it is only necessary TO state
that the fair of this year will be second
only to the Dallas fair.
TERRELL, KAUFMAN COUNTY. June 10
The bids yesterday on the proposed in
Urinary for the North Texas insane asylum
were all in excess of the appropriation for
such purpose. So this matter is deferred
for the present. 1t is likely that the con-
tract for concreting the basement floors of
the asylum may yet be let TO some one.
OMARsHALL, HARRISON COUNTY, June 10
The old board of directors was reelected
at the annual meeting of the Marshall
manufacturing and Improvement company
at the Bachelors league rooms last night.
Gainesville, Cooke county.-There prom
ises to be plenty of attractions for patriotic
citizens in this place on July 4. The Gaines
vile band and light infantry are making
preparations for q big barbecue and the
turnverein for big picnic. All of our
neighbors have been invited, and q big
crowd is expected.
TERRELL, KAUFMAN COUNTY, June
13.-Joe Johnston camp of Confeder-
ate Veterans held their monthly meeting
to-day. There are now seventy-four names
on the roll.
BAIRD, CALLAHAN COUNTY, June 13.-Our
city council are fast making improvements,
and soon the streets and alleys will be over
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-14
- GERMAN AT BRENNAN.
A Very Pleasant Affair in that City
Wednesday Evening.

One of Fort Worth's charming and popu-
lar young ladies is visiting friends at Bren-
ham. and is apparently as popular in that
lowing account of german given in her
honor:
The german given by Mr.. and Mrs. F.
kiber at their residence Wednesday even
ing. brief mention of which was made in
Thursdays Banner, complimentary to Miss
Ida Beall of Fort Worth, was without doubt
one of the most enjoyable social events of
the kind this season, and will long be re-
membered by those in attendance, of which
there were some fifteen or twenty couples.
Owing to the size of the parlor only
about fourteen couples could take part in
the german at the same time. Mr.. L. II.
Dwyer and Miss Beall, the lady in whose
honor the entertainment was given led the
german, which continued with undated in
terest until IL O'Clock, when the guests
were invited to partake of refreshments,
after which they again repaired to the
parlor and continued the dance.
A committee OF three gentlemen were ap-
pointed to ascertain who was the most pop
ular young lady and the prize was awarded
to Miss Beall. Mr.. Sam Lusk was awarded
the prize rs the most popular gentleman,
the decision being rendered by the young
lady attendants.
The entertainment was concluded with
the dancing of another figure and tho
guests INDUCED in the usual 'sgood-night''
greeting, each with expressions of praise
of the enjoyable entertainment and the ex-
cellent manner in which the amiable hostess
entertained them