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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-08-26
A perfect support to those
who are rupturcd.
The
Drs. Smiths
Honest John
Truss.

Look at Its meritsl 1t is scientific in
strument and holds securely with less
than one half of the pressure Of any other
truss. The reason for this is ObyiOus-it
holds In the right direction, in the right
place, and there is no pressure wasted.
The pad Is unlike all Others-is OF ex-
actly the proper size and shape to close
the upper internal, as well as the ex-
ternal ring or opening Of the hernia
(rupture), thereby completely retaining
the rupture, thing that no other truss
does.
The instrument is so constructed as TO
allow perfect freedom Of the limbs, and
at the same time gives pressure horizon
raj at the back with the pad in front. All
other trusses allow the band to 90 around
the body higher up behind than the pad
is In front. The result with them is that
when the gut decends from the body, It
glances under the pad, for the spring
being higher behind, there is tendency
for the front pad to raise upon the slight
est provOcation.
A cure is practical with many cases
and the condition Of all cases can be i'm.
proved by wearing this appliance.
For sale by
! DR.. j. w. Houghton.
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tending school. Up to this time he had
received no schooling worth speaking Of,
and here at the college Of La Sale
his stay was limited for lack of means
to the brief period Of one year and a
half. Thirsting for knowledge, he took
to his books with rest that knew no
tagging, and during his short stay he
accomplished more than some other
students who took the full course.
Leaving San Miguel he went to Texas
and taught school for time, but finally
drifted into farming
While farming Mr.. Larrazolo read law
at odd times, and in 1888 went up for
examination, and passed the ordeal with
credit. Four years previous he had
been elected clerk Of the court of Ell
Paso county, Texas, which he held until
1890. For two years after being admit.
ted to practice he remained with the
United States court, resigning in 1890
to accept b +, position Of district attorney
for the thirty-fourth judicial district OF
Texas, which he filled in satisfactory
manner until 1895, at which time he set
tied in Las Vegas where he now enjoys
an extensive practice.
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county. Her son, until lately con-
nected with the firm Of Romero & Co., is
now manager and partner in the business
of Romero & Romero.
Young Mr.. Romero is also native of
the territory, having been born at Las
Vegas. Aside from his extensive bust
ness interests. the yonng man finds time
to take an active interest in politics for
which he has developed decided taste.
Known as a man of strict integrity and
sterling worth as citizen he has been
frequently called upon to serve the peo-
pie in a public capacity, and, be it
said to his credit, he has always dis
charged the duties imposed upon him by
the votes Of the people with a high
degree Of fidelity.
AS deputy marshal and also deputy
sheriff Of San Miguel county he gave
evidence of capacity, ability and high
conception Of public trust.
His father held many public offices,
and refused many more. He has been
sheriff of San Miguel county, assessor
and was the first mayor of the city of
Las Vegas.
Romero ST.. has also served as a ma
tional convention delegate, and both
father and son have always been staunch
Republicans.
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which is principally occupied by bust
ness houses, being known as the Ward
block. 1t was erected by Mr.. Ward in
1883, and stands as fitting testimonial
to his energy, industry and business
ability.
In 1889 he was elected city marshal
and served his term of two years with
credit to himself and satisfaction to
those who favored him with their votes.
His present position is steward at the
insane asylum can hardly be called pc.
litical office. Certain it is that he did
not come by the Office as result Of the
turning of the political wheel of fortune,
but was chosen rather, by reason Of his
special fitness and qualifications for the
responsible situation, which he so ably
fills, and has filled since the opening OF
the institution in 1898. Nearly a year
before this. or as soon as the new build.
inf was turned over to the directors, MIR
Ward was assigned to his duties as gen.
eral uperintendent of the building and
grounds, and instructed to put it in
order for occupancy. He was the first
official appointed by the new asylum di
rectory.
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and enterprise which has made possible
high degree of success.
Nearly eighteen years ago Mr.. Critics
landed in Las Vegas with fifteen cents
in his pocket. This was the extent Of
his earthly possessions.
He had previously been engaged in
the hotel business in Kansas, but luck
had gone against him. =.
There were not many business open.
ings for man with his capital, and so
he took the first thing that came to hand
work on the public streets. From this
he worked into the draying and express
business, and later become partner in
the firm of Critics & Beatty second hand
dealers.
In 1894 he opened a secondhand store
on his own account, and drives thriv-
ing trade in new and secondhand arti-
ces of every description. He owns a
handsome residence at 9Th and Colum-
bia streets, considerable town real estate
and houses for rent, and is interested in
silver mining property at Lake Val.
ley. He is a member of the Odd Eel.
lows, Ancient Order of Workmen and
the Order of Modern Woodmen. Mr.
Critics has won his way by degrees to a
place of sound financial standing in the
mercantile world.
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Henry Coke.

Few men have done more toward the
development of San Miguel county than
Mr.. Henry Coke.
Mr.. Coke was born in Germany and
came to the United States in 1858, locat-
ing first in Texas, where he engaged in
farming. When the war broke out in
1861 he enlisted in the Confederate ser.
vice.
His fir-t business in New Mexico was
mining, after which he spent year and
a half as clerk in mercantile estab-
lshment at Santa Fe, and some time in
the same capacity at Dolores. He always
managed to lay by part Of his earnings
and in 1867 he found himself possessed
Of some s1,7OO, with which he removed
to Sapello, San Miguel county, and there
laid the foundation of the great wealth
which he possesses to-day. Judicious
investment in land and stock, with
successive series of shrewd speculations,
tells the story. From small beginning
he gradually increased until he became
one of the richest men in the county.
He has general merchandise store.
flour mill, a great deal OF land, and his
herds are numbered by the thousands.
He is president of the Ration National
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]. N. Furlong.

Mr.. j. N. Furlong is one of the oldest
photographers in the territory Of New
Mexico, having settled in Las Vegas in
1875. 1t goes without saying that man
with Mr.. Furlongs experience in his
chosen profession must perforce have
developed degree Of experiences not
looked for in man who has followed
the business only for brief time.
This is Mr.. Furlong's advantage ant
it accounts for the generous measure OF
succ IS attained. His practice embraces
portraiture in general, and his facilities
for doing first class work in all branches
of the PROFESSIONALS mechanical de-
vices, new inventions, etc. are the best
to be obtained.
Mr.. Furlong is native of Rhode Is
land. He was educated in the schools
Of his native state, and in early Life took
up photography with the intention of
making it life work. He came to Las
Vegas in 1875, and for time lived on
the other side of the river, in what is
now known as the Old Town. For sew.
eral years past be has been located on
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as the volume of trade expanded, can
claim today one of the largest depart
ment stores in the west, and by all odds
the largest in the territory of New Mex.
leo. This house does jobbing and retail
trade in general merchandise over the
whole territory, buying and selling wool,
cattle, sheep, grain and general produce
in large or small lots. Some idea of the
magnitude of the business transacted
by this house may be gathered from the
fact that in the matter of wool alone
over million pounds are shipped an
nually, and other products in proper
ton. The store is conducted on the
same general plan as the big depart
ment stores of the east, and fifty en-
ployes are required to attend to the i'm
mense business transacted, which occu-
pies the whole of the large three story
building standing on the west side Of
the plaza aud covering nearly block Of
ground.
The bargins that can be had at H.
fields the year round in hardware and
crockery, furniture, groceries plain and
fancy, dry goods, ETC., and the immense
crowds that daily throng this great trade
emporium proves conclusively that bust
ness heads are directing it's management.
Take for example the millinery and
dressmaking department, which carries
a stock Of even greater variety than
some Of the big department stores of
the east.
This also is true Of the hardware de-
partment, and in fact holds good through
all the various departments Of this great
establishment, which one scarcely ex-
poets to find outside Of a metropolis.
The store isunder the immediate super
vision of Mr.. s X. Sydes,superintendent,
whose extensive experience in mercan-
tile pursuits makes him especially eff
Gent in conducting business Of large
magnitude.
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THE LAS VEGAS HOT SPRINGS.
A Pleasure and Health Resort.

This famous resort is located at the
head of the Gallinas canon, six miles
from the city of Las Vegas on the line'of
the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe rail
road. For many years previous to the
American occupation of New Mexico the
site was known and utilized by the In
dams as a rendezvous for an annual
encampment. to which point thousands
congregated for feasting and supplica-
ton to the Great Spirit, begging strength
for war and the chase and mercy in the
event Of dissolution throughout the days
that would go to make up another year.
1t is a fact handed down through many
generations Of tribal traditions so many,
in truth, that the mind of man runneth
not to the contrary, and attested later by
authentic history, that an annual pill
grimage to this ancient Mecca of
the early inhabitants assured health,
strength and prowess Of unusual excel
lence, could the weary traveller tarry at
this health giving basin.
Enjoying perfect shelter from the chilly
winds OF winter, and climatic conditions
generally not equalled in any other sec
ton of the west, it is little marvel that
these ancient people should select it as
temple for their devotions, and as a
spot enjoying all those gifts which the
Great Spirit alone should bestow.
In due timeit became known to the Tol-
tee wanderers from the south; later to the
Aztecs, and still later to the generation
that followed the mighty Cortez through
his brilliant campaign which resulted in
the conquest of Mexico and the opening
Of a vast empire to the south of us.
But the Las Vegas Hot Springs need
no garnishment from this dim and un-
certain light of tradition, or from the
glamour reflected from the mystic lore
Of half-forgotten days. We are only
concerned with what it is to-day, and
what it has to offer as health resort.
to tn, Sc unfortunates, broken in body
and mind, who would enjoy complete
isolation from the cares of the work "a day
world, and an opportunity for putting
the shattered system once more on
working basis.
The location is an ideal one, and dame
nature, when reveling in the strong con-
tortions which produced the wildly
picturesque surroundings, must have
had in mind the very purposes to which
this charming location has been put,
for it is indeed one OF natures own SAM
tariums, to which enterprise has added
all the comforts and luxuries known to
our civilization. The altitude is nearly
1000 feet above the sea, just the eleva-
ton in New Mexico for dry, pure at
mosphere, to the benefits of which thou
sands who have spent few months in
this region will willingly attest. The
air here is noted for its marked rarifca-
ton and extremely low degree of humid
ity. Completely enclosed and protected
from winds by mountains, the scenic
beauty of which must be seen to be APP
preciated, enjoying complete immunity
from the numerous discomforts incident
to lower and less favored locations, the
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
O. A. Larrazolo.

The gentleman whose name stands at
the head Of this sketch is one Of the lead
ing attorneys of New Mexico. Mr.. LARA
colo lie essentially a self-made man in
the best sense Of this much abused term,
and his life affords a striking example
Of what can be accomplished in this
western land of many opportunities by
honest and we'll directed effort. Mr..
Larrazolo is native Of Mexico, born in
1859.
In 1870 he came to the United States
and took up his residence in Arizona till
1876, coming to New Mexico in 1876, and
locating in San Miguel county, whore he
realised . long cherished desire for at
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sun sends down it's invigorating rays for
over 800 days Of the year, but never in
excessive heat.
There are thirty seven hot, saline and
sulphur springs, the waters Of which
possess marvellous curative properties,
having been found efficatious in external
applicationfo for rheumatism, blood poison.
skin diseases, glandular and scrofulous
troubles, mental exhaustion, general
debility, nervous affections and spinal
diseases, chronic dyspepsia, etc.
DR.. w. s. Haines, professor of chem
istry at the Rust Medical College Of
Pennsylvania, gives the following as the
analysis Of this water:
an it's chemical composition this
water resembles, in many respects, the
waters Of tho famous hot springs Of Tep-
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the line of household necessities that he
does not keep constantly at this great
trade emporium, and, by buying in large
amounts, he is able to undersell the
small dealer and still make fair profit
on his goods. Mr.. Rosenwald is cour-
teous and affabI gentleman, and will
take delight in shu ing you over his i'm.
mense establishment, which is we'll
worth visit.
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Douglass avenue. East Las Vegas, where
he has a handsome and commodious
studio, elegantly fitted up with all mod
ern conveniences, and much frequented
by people of taste and culture from all
parts OF the territory.
A term OF five years as postmaster un-
der the Hayes Arthur regime was Mr..
Furlong's first and last public Office. His
services in this position we're satiefac-
tory alike to the administration and the
people.
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George w. Ward.

Mr.. George w. Ward mas been q resi-
dent of Las Vegas since 1879, and during
this time closely identified with her
progress.
In this town, where his fortunes have
been cast for the past seventeen years,
there are few men better or more favor
ably known than the subject Of our
brief review. His friends are legion,
and to those who know the man the
reason of this is not hard to understand.
His unfailing good nature, his wide eX-
perience of men and events, his ample
fund of anecdote gathered from widely
ranging phases Of life and the potent
magnetism radiated from responsive
nature over which plays at once subtle
humor and keen sympathy-all these
combine, in no ordinary degree, to rem
der him charming companion and a
friend, who holds an exceptionally high
conception Of this much abused and
well-worn work.
Mr.. Ward is a native Of Kentucky, and
is descended from ancestors who did
yeoman's service in the early struggles
of the American republic. He was edu-
Gated in his native state, and was about
to enter upon his career when Lincoln's
first call for volunteers rang through
the land. 1t found the boy Of Is ready
to shoulder q rifle in defense of his
country, but the recruiting officers were
Of different mind, and he was sent
back home to grow. In 1868 he tried
again, and was more successful, for.
although not yet Of age, dark days of
defeat had come to the Union arms, and
the country needed soldiers, and needed
them badly. Mr.. Ward served until the
close Of the struggle, and soon after
went TO Ohio, where he became superin-
tendent Of large farm. Here he re-.
NAMED until 1868, coming west in that
year and following the hotel business at
various points up to the year 1879, at
which time he located permanently at
Las Vegas. He owns q handsome stone
block in tho business center Of tho city,
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Iohn Pendaries.

Mr.. John Pendaries is one of the pro.
minent citizens of Rincon Valley, where
he has resided for many years. Mr.. Pen
daries is native of France. In 1856 he
came to America, and four years later
emigrated to New Mexico, locating in
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]. B. Mackel.

Mr.. j. B. Mackel is one Of the we'll
known citizens Of Las Vegas, where he
has been doing business for many years.
As proprietor of the California Wine
Depot, of Buffalo hall, and as part owner
of much frequented resort at the fam
GUS Las Vegas Hot Springs, he is known
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19
w. E. Critics.

Mr.. w. E. Critics is one of the leading
citizens of East Las Vegas. and an ex.
ample of what can be accomplished in
this great western country by . few
years of we'll directed effort. His career
shows combination Of energy, industry
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for his extensive trade in the higher
grades of wine and liquors. He makes
speciality of California wines and is
also agent for Lemp's beer, a beverage
that he has done much to popularize in
the section where he has been located.
Mr.. Mackel's houses are noted princi-
pally for their orderly character and for
the marked excellence of goods which
are dispensed by courteous employees to
tho best class Of trade in Las Vegas.
~
Romero & Romero.
Under this title Mrs. Eugenio Romero
and her son, Secundino, conduct one OF
the largest grocery establishments in San
Miguel county.
Mrs. Romero 10 . native Of Santa Fs
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]. H. Stearns.

Mr.. J. H. Stearns, is one of the success
full young business men of East Las We
gas, and proprietor of one of the largest
retail grocery establishments in town,
which he has successfully conducted for
the past nine years, during which time
he has built up for himself an extensive
and profitable patronage. His store is
we'll stocked with full line of plain and
fancy groceries, provisions of all kinds,
and great variety. Mr.. Stearns is
native of Wisconsin, but removed to
Missouri when quite young, and in that
state entered hardware store, in
which business he remained until
coming to New Mexico. From small
beginning he has by energy and indus
try gradually expanded his trade, and
made for himself high place in the
business community of the thriving city
of Las Vegas, where he is we'll known
for sound financial standing and methods
of strict business probity.
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Bank, president Of the Las Vegas Saw.
ings Bank and the largest stakeholder
in the San Miguel National Bank. At
the present time Mr.. Coke is serving as
treasurer Of San Miguel county.
ST.
N. D. Stoneroad.
Mr.. N. d. Stoneroad is one of the
enterprising business men of East Las
Vegas, and the owner Of a large feed,
sale and livery stable, stocked with as
fine an assortment of animals as can be
found anywhere in the territory. Mr..
Stoneroad was prominently identified
with the industrial development of Cali
fornia in her pioneer days, and though a
resident Of New Mexico for the past
thirteen years the charm of the coast of
the Pacific is still strong upon him, and
it is in this land Of perpetual sunshine
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Charles Ilfeld's Department Store.
This great department store was
established in 1865 by Charles Ilfeld,
the present proprietor, who by additions
and improvements from time to time
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Taos, and establishing himself in the
hotel business. He also carried on
large farm in which later line he was so
successful as to warrant the purchase Of
a large tract of land in Rincon Valley,
one Of the best watered and most fertile
sections in all New Mexico.
This tract which he still holds, COM
prises an area of 1900 acres-70O of
which have been brought under high
state of cultivation, employing twenty
five men all the year round.
Mr.. Pendaries in addition to his ex-
tepsive agricultural interests owns and
operates we'll stocked general mer-
chandise establishment, grist mill
erected at a cost of $4,000 and saw
mill. Quite profitable business is done
in the manufacture of railroad ties for
which there is at all times an active de-
mand as we'll as for all kinds of lumber.
Mr.. Pendaries is postmaster at Rincon
Valley and heavily interested in the
Mora land grant.
W.
The New Optic.
The New Optic is the leading hosiery
Of East Las Vegas, which, as the Optic,
has been known to travellers all over the
southwest for the past fifteen years.
About four years. ago it was burned
down, and upon being rebuilt was
christined the New Optic under which
name it enjoys monopoly Of the better
class at travelling patronage. Mrs. A. G.
Hutchinson who has managed this we'll
known hotel, both before and since the
fire, is veteran in the hotel business
and always provides ample facilities for
her guests.
The new building is a handsome and
commodious brick structure, we'll light
ed, thoroughly ventilated, amt fitted up
with every modern convenience to be
found in any establishments of like
character. 1t is centrally located at the
intersection of two OF the principle
streets of the city, and only three blocks
from the depot. Furnished rooms can
be had here by the day, week or month.
This house is equal in every respect to
the leading hotels Of the east and has al
ways enjoyed the extensive patronage
which it deserves.
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N. D. Stoneroad.

tudt uo OcSlTob W Spouu LILO F0-
naming years Of his life az soon
as his business in Las Vegas
can be disposed Of. Here is an
excellent opportunity for some
enterprising health seeker frc m
the frozen east to get a profit
able business for a little money.
with a perfect climate thrown
in.
Mr.. Stoneroad is a native of
Alabama and resided as a boy
in Louisiana, Texas and Arkan-
sas. In 1849 he went to Cali
fornia and engaged in mining,
later going into the stock and
sheep industry in the San Joa-
quin Valley, California, and
still later in farming in MERGED
county, 1t was from this point
that he drove 10000 sheep into
New Mexico, remaining in this
business until 1883, when he sold
his sheep and went into cattle