Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1894-10-02


the southwest. 1t now has population
of 1000 people and no town of its size
anywhere in the country cen boast OF
more magnificent residences. 1t is fast
assuming metropolitan appearance and
if the increase in population continues IN
the same ratio that it has during the past
two years it can soon claim 10000 peo-
pie.
The writer is indebted to Mr. G. G.
Blodgett, manager of the p. l. q l. com
pany, for much of the information con-
tanned in this article Through the cour-
tesy of Mr.. Blodgett he was driven through
beautiful La Huerta, the residence suburb
of the town, Hagerman Heights, the resi-
dence of Mr.. j. j. Hagerman, and other
points of interest around the town. The
first large building that attracts the visit
or's attention is the Hngerman hotel.
This beautiful structure was built at
cost of $4,000 and is model institution
in every respect. There are many towns
ten times the size of Eddy that have not
equal hotel accommodations.
Another fine building is the Tansill
block, 100 feet square. 1t has four large
store rooms on the ground floor and on
the upper floor offices, the Masonic lodge
rooms and the home of the Eddy club.
This institution is an organization OF the
business men of the town. 1t occupies
large quarters running the entire length
on one side of the building and quarter
around the 'front.' 1t has all the latest
conveniences of club life. 1t is rare
treat to the stranger, who Is fortunate
enough to become acquainted with one of
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the clubs hospitality.
Another fine building is the First Ma
tional bank block. The ground floor is
occupied by the bank and an exhibit of the
valley. This exhibit may be termed a
wonder and is we'll calculated to induce
investigation into the valleys resources 1t
! is we'll worth long trip just to look at it,.
! During the writer's drive around the
town he was accompanied by Mr.. George
W. Lane, who was interchangeable in his eff
forts to show the county to its best ad-
vantage.
Eddy is O town of trees. Thousands
of these great shade producers have been
set out, and it is said that If they were
planted in one straight line they would
reach to Chicago.
! Mr.. J. j. Hagerman has erected mag
nifcent home, costing $4,000, on an
eminence overlooking the town. He has
$40 acres in this "home patch" which he
has set out in vines, and fruit and shade
trees. The Improvements on the place
have already cost him 100000. Many
men of wealth have purchased property
in Eddy and built thereon homes where
in to spend the winter free from the
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urban residence portion of the town, con-
tains many beautiful places, the number
of which is being constantly augmented.
Probably the most beautiful place in this
suburb is the residence of Mr.. @. B.
Eddy. He has splendid orchard and
vineyard and his house is surrounded by
spacious lawn and large shade trees.
Among the different business houses in
the town may be mentioned:
The Eddy Drug Co., the leading drug
store of the city, situated in the postoffice.
They carry an exceptionally fine stock of
drugs and toilet articles.
Pierce q Walker, jobbers and retailers
of general merchandise. This firm con-
sists of Messrs. R. Fl. Pierce, j. A. Walker
and A. Pruit. Their stock is complete
and they do very large business.
Baughman & Potter, jewellers, carry a
stock of jewelry and musical instruments
seldom to be found in town much larger
than Eddy. They report good business
for the past year.
John F. Matheson has large feed
warehouse. He also is retail and whole
sale dealer in ice and beer. Mr.. Mathe-
son is busy man, his large business in
terests leaving him very little time for
pleasure. He is one of the few who does
not complain of hard times.
W. A. Kerr is dealer in groceries and
fresh country produce. Mr.. Kerr has a
large store. He has an extensive trade
that is constantly increasing.
s. T. Biting has the largest dry goods
and clothing house in the town. His
stock is surprising, it being very large
and consisting of the very latest and new
est stylest of clothing. An Eddyite is not
compelled to send east for his clothes.
Mermod & Lane are the leading real
estate and insurance firm of the town.
Both are wide-awake, enterprising bust
ness men are richly deserving of their
success.
There are many other lines of business
represented in the town, but the above
will suffice to show the reader that when
he starts for Eddy he need not lay in a
years supply of provisions and clothing,
for he can obtain all such necessary arti-
cles in the town.
In this article the writer has endeavor-
ed to avoid all statements that would ap.
pear at all exaggerated, but he is firmly
convinced that not one half has been told.
With the completion of the railroad to
Roswell the valley will undoubtedly grow
at an enormous rate. Roswell will in a
short time be large city and Eddy will
retain the title "Queen of the Southwest"
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