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The herald., 1896-10-28

The scientific term "varicocele" Is used
to describe swollen lifeless condition OF
the veins leading to the vital parts. 1t Is
the most treacherous of life-eating dis
cases and is responsible for. the destruc-
tion of the vital strength in men more
than any other disease known. 1t is be-
coming more common every day. Being
undemonstrative at first. starting from q
strain, from indiscretion or excesses It
gradually develops in the scope of Its de-
structive influence until 1t saps the very
foundation from the vital structure. It
leads men to Spermatorrhoea, Impotency
and General Nervous Debility. The best
remedy for the cure of Varicocele is
DR., SANDEN'S ELECTRIC BELT
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Eugene Cosgrove.

Few men are better known in Southern
New Mexico than Mr.. Eugene Cosgrove,
who has been prominently identified
with the development of the territory
since 1866
1t is to the hardy pioneer who braved
all these dangers of a new country, that
we owe the splendid development of to-
day. In this development Mr.. Cosgrove
played part that entities him to men.
ton. A native Of Missouri, he took up
his residence in early life in New Mexico,
and was one of the first drivers on the old
stage line operating between Santa Fe
and Ell Paso in 1866 Afterwards he
clerked in several mercantile establish
ments, and followed this line of business
at various points in the territory up to
the time of opening the large hardware
establishment at Silver City about three
years ago.
In connection with the hardware
store, Mr.. Cosgrove's operates hay and
grain establishment, forming one of the
largest and most commodious business
houses in Silver City.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
w. C. POrterfeld.

w. G. Porterfeld's name stands at the
head of one of the largest wholesale and
retail drug establishments of the south
west, located in the thriving commercial
center of Silver city. In addition to his
high standing as a business man Mr.
Porterfield holds place on the terrific
rial board of pharmacy, to which posi-
ton he was appointed by Governor
Ross in 1889 and reappointed by Gov.
ernor Prince. He was president for two
years and secretary for five years of this
board. He is also at present secretary
of the New Mexico Pharmaceutical AS
ISOLATION. The drug establishment of
which Mr.. Porterfield is at the head, is
one of the most complete in the terri
tory, carrying full stock in this line at
both wholesale and retail, as we'll as a
complete stock of stationery and sun
dries. A branch of this establishment
is operated in the Mogollon mining dis
trict, supplying the surrounding country
with necessaries in this line.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
M. K. White.

Mr.. M. X. White has been a resident
of Silver City since 1880, and closely
identified with the interests Of this live
section of New Mexico.
He is a native Of Ireland, but came to
New York when mere child. Early in
life he drifted south and engaged in the
cotton trade between the ports Of the
south and New York The war, how
ever, put an end to his operations and he
removed to Texas and engaged in land
speculation, which business he followed
until locating in Silver City in 1880.
Mr.. Whites first business venture at
Silver City was his purchase Of the old
Pioneer Corral. This he operated success
fully for some time, selling large quanti-
ties Of hay and grain in connection with
his livery and feed business. About five
years ago Mr.. White established himself
In the hay and grain business at his
present location where he carries on an
extensive and paying business.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Gillett & Son.

This leading mercantile house Of Sill
yer City was established in it's present
location during the early part of March,
1884, and since that time has gradually
increased it's trade, until it stands today
one of the most influential houses in the
territory of New Mexico, and by all
means the largest in Grant county. This
house carries an immense stock of
groceries, furnishing goods, boots, shoes,
hats, etc., valued by conservative esti-
mate at between fifty and sixty thou
sand dollars. The store occupies over
40 feet in the Silver City National Bank
building. commodious and handsome
structure of brick.
H. S. Gillett, the founder of this house
belongs to that hardy and enterprising
class of pioneers who have made the
great west what it is today. With his
brother j. S. Gillett he laid out the town
of 81 Paso, and at one time seven -eighths
Of the present site of that city belonged
to the Gillett brothers. In 1878 he
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

for several years devoted his attention
to mercantile pursuits. In 1863 he went
to Texas, and during this year he re-
ceived an appointment to the custom
house service at Eagle Pass, which posi-
ton he held until the close of the war
of the rebellion.
From 1865 to 1874 he lived in Missouri,
returning to New Mexico in the latter
year and settling in Grant county, where
he became identified with the mining
and cattle interests of that section. Mr.
Lucas has held a number of public
offices since his residence in New Mex
leo, all of which he filled with credit.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
M. w. Porterfeld.

Among those who have contributed
materially to the development of Grant
county is Mr.. M. w. Porterfield.
He is native Of Illinois, but since
1885 has been resident Of Silver City,
where he is associated with his brother,
Mr.. w. G. Porterfeld, in conducting one
Of the largest drug establishments Of the
southwest.
Mr.. Porterfeld was educated for the
profession which he has 90 successfully
followed, and close application has kept
him fully up to the times in pharmacy.
In Silver City he is regarded as citizen
Of sterling worth, and man with bright
possibilities for a future in politics,
should he ever care to give up profes-
sion in which he has scored a distinct
success, for political honors.
Mr.. Porterfield has held the Office Of
probate Judge for one term and acquitted
himself with great credit. Aside from
his professional and political connections
Mr.. Porterfield is also interested in the
turquoise mines at Burro Mountain.
He was one Of the original discoveries
of these properties, which produce gems
equal to those found in Oriental coun-
tries.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
c. c. Shoemaker.

One of the important business houses
Of Silver City is the big clothing and
furnishing goods establishment con-
Quoted by Mr.. G. G. Shoemaker, a gen.
tleman identified with territorial inter
ests since 1885, at which time he located
at Silver City.
The name of Mr.. Shoemaker stands
for enterprising but conservative bust
ness methods, for the advancement of
education and the development gener-
ally of section of the territory in which
he has the most implicit faith. Mr..
Shoemaker at the present time is a
member Of the board of regents Of the
agricultural college.
In town affairs he takes an active in
terest. For one term he held the office
of county treasurer, and he has also
served as school director and as city
councilman.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Howard H. Belts.

Howard H. Belts is one of the promi-
nent citizens of Silver City, and for the
past ten years has been identified with
the development of the rich mineral re-
gion surrounding it. Mr.. Belts is ma
tive of Connecticut and was educated in
the public schools of New York. In
1886 he removed to New Mexico and To-
Gated in Grant county, where he engaged
in mining, which he has since followed
successfully.
Mr.. Belts was appointed by the gov
ernor member Of the penitentiary
board for two terms, through the latter
of which he served as president of the
board. 1t was under the administration
Of this board that many improvements
we're made in the penitentiary buildings
and grounds.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
L. A. Shelley.

Among others who have contributed
to the growth and general prosperity Of
Silver City, Mr.. L. A. Shelley is entitled
to prominent place.
Mr.. Shelley is native of Iowa. In
1887 he located in Silver City and since
that time has been prominently identi-
fed with the interests of New Mexico,
following the business of photography,
which he learned in early life, up to
1884, when he was appointed postmaster
of Silver City, in which responsible posi-
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
D. c. Hobart.

Mr.. D. c. Hobart is native of Mime
sofa. and by profession civil engineer.
In 1871 he located in Colorado and be-
come identified with the Union Pacific
railroad, serving under Chief Engineer,
j. A. Evens in surveying the South Park
and other lines. From the time of his
settlement in the west Mr.. Hobart be-
come interested in mines.
In 1883 he located in Silver City and
about two years later interested himself
in the Pinos Altos section, then attract
ing the attention Of investors all over
the country. With General Boyle, of st.
Louis, he succeeded in placing some of
the most valuable properties Of this rich
district. At the present time Mr.. Hob
bart is heavily interested in large num-
Der Of placer claims in Sierra county.
Mr.. Hobart is also we'll known through
out the territory as hotel man, having
run the fremont House up to the time
of it's destruction in July, 1895. Since
that time he has conducted the Thinner
House, commodious and elegantly
furnished brick structure that would do
credit to any metropolis, and one of the
largest hotels in the southwest. Mr..
Hobart is a member, and secretary of
the territorial board of equalization, to
which he was appointed by Governor
Thornton.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

mine, located within a mile of Silver
City. and is also interested heavily in
the Mogollon district.
In addition to these valuable proper
ties, Mr.. Newcomb owns paying stone
quarries, real estate and several hand
some buildings in Silver City.
These varied interests have demanded
the best energies of their rustlipg pro-
prietor, and granted little time for play
ing at the game of politics. although he
did accept the nomination and was elect.
ed to the Office of county commissioner
for 1880 and 1881 and was chosen chair
man of that board
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
lanes A. Lucas.

Mr.. James A. Lucas has been promi-
nently identified with the mining inter
ests of New Mexico for many years and
been foremost in it's development. Mr..
Lucas is native of Missouri, and dur
ing the war with Mexico was member
of company A, First regiment, Of the
mounted Missouri volunteers. At the
close Of this struggle he was mustered
out OF the service at New Orleans and
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Hon. John M. CHM.

Hon. John NJ. CHM, one Of the promi-
nent pioneer jurist of New Mexico, is a
native of Ohio and since his Identified
ton with the territory has resided for
the greater part of the time at Silver
City. He was educated at Sharon Col
lege. Ohio. In 1860 he joined a party of
prospectors and set out for Pixies Peak.
After engaging in mining for few
months he commenced to read law with
Senator Teller, but, before being admit
ted to the bar, Mr.. CHM served as coun-
ty Judge Of Gilpin county, and upon re-
receiving his diploma at Central City in
1866 was reelected to this office at the
expiration of his first term, afterwards
serving one term as police magistrate.
In 1871 Mr.. CHM settled in New Mexico
locating for time in the Rio Grande
valley, attending court at Ell Paso and
other towns. About year later he
took up his residence at Silver City
where he has since lived, enjoying a
lucrative practice and the esteem of a
wide circle of friends and acquaintances
He has been county superintendent Of
schools, member of the territorial
legislature, and probate judge.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Academy of Our Lady of Loudres.

This popular boarding school for
young ladies, conducted under the aus
pices of the Sisters of Mercy. is located
at Silver City, and enjoys large pat
ronage, the sisters winning by their
methods of teaching and care of students
entrusted to them. the entire confidence
of the community.
Mother Mary Paul is the Sister Supe-
rior, and to her untiring efforts. is large
ly due the reputation which this school
enjoys all over the territory. Mother
Paul is native of Ireland and has been
in the territory sixteen years. The
branches taught are as follows:
Reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic,
geography, grammar, composition, draw
ing, history, algebra, vocal and instru,
mental music, philosophy, literature,
physical geography, latin, painting and
book keeping.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

hardshlps incident TO the
settlement of a new coun-
try. M. w. Netf is a fair
specimen of this type. He
is a native Of Kentucky, but
removed to New Mexico in
1868, and since that time
has been identified with her
development, with the ex-
ception of a brief stay in Col
orado.
His first location after
coming to New Mexico was
in Colfax county. where he
followed merchandising, and
then located in Grant
county, where he has since
remained, engaged in mer-
camille pursuits. Mr.. Netf
runs two establishments, a
we'll stocked hardware store
in Silver City and a general
merchandise store at Silver
Creek, supplying the Mo
gollon mining district with
merchandise of all kinds.
This latter establishment is
the larger of the two and
does an immense business
with the surrounding min
eral section.
MIR. Neff has served one
term as treasurer of Grant
county, but he prefers to de-
vote his energies to the ex-
tension of an already large
mercantile business. Of
Grant county Mr.. Netf says:
1--WE have a county of won
derful possibilities, rich in
mineral resources and ia
vored bya climate that com
bines all the essential requi-
sites of health and enjoy
ment."
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

years, and at the present time is propri-
etor of one Of the largest livery and feed
stables in southern New Mexico, located
at Silver City.
Mr.. Goodell calls his establishment
the "Old Man Corral" by which name
it is familiarly known all over Grant
county and the southwest.
Mr.. Goodell is we'll and favorably
known in this section of the territory,
having been in the stock business there
prior to establishing himself at Silver
City.
He has great faith in the future of
Grant county, and sees in the extensive
stock and mining possibilities of this
section, foundations for untold wealth
and general prosperity.
***
DR.. Viii. T. Williams.
DR.. Viii. I. Williams, one of the rising
young physicians of Silver City, is ma
tive of Tennessee. He was educated at
Vanderbilt University, from which in
stitution he graduated with high honors
in 1891, and about year later com
menced the practice of medicine. At
college DR.. Williams made speciality of
surgery and has ever since made it his
specially. In 1892 DR.. Williams took up
his residence at Silver City. He enjoys
the largest practice in town, has the
confidence and esteem of the entire COM
munity and is looked upon as one of the
most skillful practitioners and surgeons
in the whole southwest. In January,
1894, the board of health recognizing
his ability, appointed him county health
officer, which position he still holds. He
is also surgeon for the Santa Fe rail
road, position seldom rendered to any
excepting practitioners of long expe-
rience.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

Mr.. j. s. Fielder is one of the leading
attorneys of Silver City, He is native
of Georgia, but at the age Of 16 went
with his parents to California, where he
studied law.
Removing to Deming, New Mexico in
1884 he continued his studies and was
admitted in that city in 1885. A year
later he went to Ell Paso, but gave up a
rapidly growing practice two years later
to come to Silver City in 1883, where he
has since resided. Here he enjoys lu-
crative clientage, and the respect Of a
wide circle of friends and acquaintance.
Mr.. Fielder has no desire for political
preferment, but devotes his best ener-
gies to his chosen field of work-the
law.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

Mr.. A. S. Goodell, the subject of this
SKETCH has been identified with the in
terests of New Mexico for the past fifteen
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
M. w. NeH.

In setting forth the commercial and
industrial development of state, terri
tory or section, no class of men are bet
ter entitled to mention than those hardy
pioneers who defyed the dangers and
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

located in Silver City and engaged in
various enterprises previous to estab-
fishing the grocery house that now bears
his name. The business is left almost
entirely to the efficient management Of
Mr.. J. w. Gillett, the junior member of
the firm, to whose ability the success of
this house is due in no small degree.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Alvan N. White.


Alvan N. White.
Among the rising young lawyers of
Silver City, Alvan N. White is entitled
to especial mention.
Mr.. White is native of Tennessee
and was educated at the Carson New
man College, from which he graduated
in the class of 1893, and Immediately
after commenced to read law with the
we'll known firm Of Shoun & Susony, of
Greenville, Tennessee.
In February, 1889, he was admitted to
the bar in his native state, but removed
to Silver City to entered the Office of
Judge Harlee, with the prospect of a
partnership. Under ruling of the Su-
preme Court, attorneys admitted outside
of New Mexico are obliged to pass an
other examination and this MI. White
took in September Of this year.
He is we'll grounded in the principles
Of the law, close student of politics
and his friends predict for him bril-
liant career in his chosen profession.
~
w. H. Newcomb.
Among the sturdy pioneers of Grant
county who have aided materially in the
development of this rich section, the
name Of w. H. Newcomb is entitled to
prominent mention.
He stands as worthy representative
Of that enterprising and hardy class Of
citizens who have opened up for settle
ment the great western empire.
Mr.. Newcomb is native of Boston,
but since 1876 he has been closely iden.
tilted with the interests Of New Mexico,
and particularly Grant county. The
fascination Of mining took fast hold
upon Mr.. Newcomb from the time of his
arrival in the territory and he has fol-
lowed the business ever since with a
higher degree Of success than falls to the
lot Of most men. At the present time he
owns valuable and productive iron
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
Arthur Howard Harllee.

Arthur Howard Harllee, one of Silver
City's leading lawyers, is native Of
Marion County, South Carolina. He is
descended from Colonial stock, his great
grandfather, Peter Harllee, retired
captain of the English navy, having
founded the family in America in 1758.
Mr.. Harllee was educated at Wooford
College, Spartanburg, South Carolina.
and after graduating engaged for time
in teaching school. While teaching he
studied law with his uncle, Gen. w. w.
Harllee, of Marion, and in 1884 entered
the Albany Law School, at Albany, New
York.
Shortly after graduating Mr.. Harllee
came to New Mexico and located at Sill.
YER City, where he has since resided, en-
gagged in the practice Of his profession.
In 1895 he was appointed by Governor
Thornton district attorney for Grant
and Sierra counties, position which he
still fills with credit to himself and the
administration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-08
sooD EVIDENCES HERE.
OF Prosperity and Business ACTIVITY
Cen Rtyant Home.

Receiver John II. Bryant, OF the seattle
Lake Shore & Eastern. has returned rom
a months visit East. and was In his ONCE
Yesterday. Most OF his time was spent
with his family in Washington CIV,
though the affairs OF the railroad ana coal
company kept him part OF the time IN Ne"
York, where he attended an important con-
ference OF the bondholders.
This conference OF bordholders was an
informal affair" said Receiver Bryant 10
n Pos;-Intellisencer reporter yesterday
but IL was an important one nevertheless
About thirty of the principal bondhoiders
of the road and coal company came To-
pether for the purpose OF outlining plan
Of REORGANIZATION. The main features OF
the plan were agreed upon, and are now IN
the hands OF counsel for technical legal
preparation. AS soo1 a. tho plan ~ fnlly
mat,lred the bondholiers Will avail them
selves OF Judge Hanford's decree or FORE
closure. have a sale. bid the property IN
and reorganize."
you had an opportunity OF seeing New
York politics at close range, general!
We'll. yes New Workers believe that
Morton VIII capture the New York delega-
ton and the nomination. don't express
that as my own belief. mind. | do believe,
however. that the Democrats will carry
New York city
Business affairs in general
why. you see about as much In the pa
pers as could tell you. Much as our own
people here may talk about duh times,
noticed as came back 20 Seattle far more
evidences OF life and prosperity here than
In the smaller towns through which
IA SSei -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-08

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Los, vs. Columbia 4 Puget Sound Railroad
Company. I.sS2.
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Commercial Company Iass2
Block les. LOT 4. Coiman. ISIS. Northern
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Commercial Company. l.eea
Block los. 10; S. Colnan. is1s ives. Sc
attls Land and Improvement Company,
l.41e. VS.. Northern Pacific Railroad Com
paay. lac.
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Northern Pacific Railroad Company, fe4s
Block las lot 10, Seattle. Lake Shore q
Eastern Railway Company. ISL. Colman.
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parry, 1.esa.
Block 1ss. lot II. Seattle. Lake Shore &
Eastern Railway Company. l.6sl. VS.. es-
tate OF Fl. L. Yesler. LIS
Block lsS lot u, Seattle. Lake Shore &
Eastern Railway Company. 1851. Denny
et al. fss4 VS. Northern Pacific Railroad
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et al. ga. Northern Pacific Railroad Com
pany. i.2S0. VS.. Terry. 1857
Block 1879. lots 3 and 4. Mcintosh. las.
VS.. Columbia & Puget Sound Railway
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prCvement Co.. 1.74-, puwamish Dairy Co.,
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