The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-09-25
CARBON CITY.
Live Coal Town on the Line OF the
Union Pacific.

Live Coal Town on the Line OF the
Union Pacific.
Correspondence of THE HERALD.
Carbon is located about lS9 miles east of
Green River on the line of the Union Pa
cific, and as its name implies, is essentially
the ce ntre Of q coal region. It dates its
history back to the early construction
of that great civllizing agency. the Union
Pacific railroad early in 1868. 1t was a
barren waste, but in April of that year the
Creighton mines were opened, and few
huts and dugouts constituted the town.
When the railroad made its advent, the
company began buying up aud developing
all the best coal mines to be found. build
ing company houses, depot, ETC., and the
real growth began. The town has been
burned out twice, but with phoenix like
zeal was rebuilt, and is today one of
Wyoming's principab cities, having
churches, schools, societies and libraries.
mercantile and profession al representa-
ton, making on the whole very pleasant
and wideawake city. 1t is incorporated.
Hon. L. Pompell being mayor, gentleman
and Democrat. We take pleasure in not
ing the following preventative firms who
have their headquarters at Carbon.
DIR. L. Pompell is the mayor of Carbon
a gentleman who, in addition to his execu-
tive ability in his municipal position, is
recognized as being one of the foremost
citizens in promoting any scheme for the
advancement of Carbon. He is the practic-
ing physician in CARBON ana surroundings
and though comparatively new conner,
has worked up very large practice by his
ability as well as his affable and courteous
manner.
SCRANTON HOUSE.
To the soiourner in any town or city
the question of proyender Is the
first one of Importance. The writer
on making these inquiries was referred
to the Scranton House and of course this
was the first place struck. The present
"mine host' is Mr.. o. H. Archer, whose
eyes seem all-seeing as regards the comfort
of his guests; he and HIS better-half over
see and look to the best interest
OF the house by setting bill
of fare that is unrivaled in the state and
still is reasonable. The rooms are fitted
pointments in every detail. We agree
with others that the Scranton House is
now in the best hands that have under
taken to engineer the hotel and congratu-
late MIR. Archer on the success of his ven
ture.
FRED p. SHANNON'S DRUG STORE.
The drug store is engineered by Fred
Shannon, gentleman who has been iden-
titled with Carbon for the past eight years
as druggist and some time previous as
bookkeeper in the Beckwith Commercial
company. Mr.. Shannon is one of the
most popular citizens of Carbon,
both in commercial and social cir
cles. In addition to his drug bust
ness he carries the exclusive
stationary stock and news depot in town
and among other papers The HERALD will
grace his counter. His stock OF drugs is
also complete IN every respect.
cARpwELL's LIVERY STABLE
is the exclusive livery and feed stable of
Carbon. The proprietors Messrs Card
well Bros. 81 West, are all young men
chuck full of energy, who keep the very
best to be had, take good care of a team
and are always prepared to furnish any
thing you want from a kyuse to a fine
horse and buggy; they furnish transporta-
ton to all the surrounding towns, mining
camps also, and are also agents for the
Union Pacific Coal company. Union Pacific
Coal company's carbon store. as it's
name implies, is located at Carbon,
and is the business recently owned
by the Beckwlth Commercial company, the
change having occurred on Aug. l. The
W
years ago. The goods carried are all that
are usually included in full line of gen
eral merchandise. The store makes
speciality of miners supplies The
store is one of the largest in the county and
is managed by Mr. George F. Doane, who
IS SO we'll known in Carbon that his friends
are legion. He fully understands all the
intricacies of mercantile life, knows how
to treat his customers as also his employ
ers, hence is valuable acquisition to the
business.
They carry about $4,000 stock and have
an immense trade from the coal mines and
contiguous ranches.
Mr.. G. W. MEGEATH
is the general manager of the Union Pacific
Coal company, whose gigantic interests In
clude all the Union Pacific coal mines in
Wyoming Colorado and Utah tat Scotield).
His argus eye covers all the minute details
OF even their commercial interests, an
almost herculean task, but still not one be-
You'd the capacity of Mr.. Megeata.
Dew Drop can goods are the best. The
best is good enough. ROGERS &. Co.