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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

present style. Mr.. Payne still con
| tiuuiny as the company aud the man
, aver, and in 1892 through the death Of
| the senior member, Mr.. Payne gained
/ sole control of the management but
still conducts it under the old style
The prem iSes occupied at 4O4 Ell PaSO
street consists of a two story brick
structure 25xl20 feet in area, affording
ample accom- mod ations for the large
stock al Il ys carried
G. K. Hubbard & Co handles in
large lots fru IS of all kinds. vegetables,
oranges, bananas, lemons. apples,
sweet potatoes, nuts, dates, ETC., and
as on hand at all times a full line of
all kinds of dried fruits and nuts. A
sp clal y is made of Ell Paso grapes of
all kinds, Mexican oranges, butter,
eggs, cheese, salt fish, etc
In addition to above he also conducts
a wholesale commiss' on business and
handles extensively in carload lots all
Kinds OF country produce, etc. This
hrm are the largest and Oldest est. b.
llshed 10 their line in the city. The
business is widespread in extent and
covers the surrounding states and ter
rltories, as we'll as the northern part
Of the republic of Mexico. Employ
ment Is given to a competent st .tf of
assistants while several wagons are
also ussd. This house has connections
With the leading farmers and growers
ina is in daily re, 'eipt of fresh country |
produce. They are at all times pre- |
pared to receive cOnsignmentS OF any
magnitude of staple farm and dairy
produce, and guarantees on the same
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
O, q, SEETON.

OF the various extensive and grow
ing industries which exercise and i'm
pOrtant influence on the commerce of
the southwest none occupy a more
useful or significant position than the
hay. grain and feed business.
The leading and most widely known
house in this line in the Pass City is
that conducted by Mr.. O. G.. Section. at
1l2-l14 E. Overland street. Over four
teen years ago this business was es-
tablished under the style of Coffin and
Section and was thus conducted until
January, 1893. when Mr.. Coffin with
drew and Mr.. Section purchased the
business and became sole proprietor.
Four years ago he moved into his pre-
sent spacious premises which is a
modern brick structure I5X150 feet in
area and was erected especially for this
business. In the center of the build
ing there Is wagon driveway. while
to both sides the floors are raised the
level of the wagon which makes it
convenient to load and unload. This
is the best equipped building in the
southwest for this particular line of
trade. thus atfording the best possible
facilities fOr receiving and shipping.
Mr.. Section deals wholesale and re-
tail in hay. grain, flour. feed. etc. a
speciality being made of Iield, garden
and flower seeds of which he has
The trade comes from all parts of the
city and surrounding towns and large
trade is done in Mexico. Liberal and
reliable methods are followed and to
these qualities, the excellent reputa-
ton of the house is due. Mr.. Section is
one of the best known citizens of Ell
PaSO,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
1. BLUMENTHAL SEQ.

The leading representative in the
wholesale dry goods business here is
MeSsrs. Blumenthal x Co. This bust
ness was founded in September 1896 and
has already built up a large business.
The premises occupied are 50xl00 feet
in area. The stock carried includes
foreign and domestic dry goods and
notions, clothing, boots, shoes, etc.
The business is strictly wholesale in
character and now extends throughout
Old Mexico, Western Texas. Arizona
and New Mexico. through which ter
ritory travellers make periodical trips.
Mr.. |. Blumenthal, the proprietor of
the business, is well known in CONNER
cial circles. and is esteemed as a bust
ness man OF ability.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
GEO w. uiCxOX AND HIXsON.

y metropolitan jewelry house and
-s,s4c-Which reflects the highest credit
on our city is that of Messrs. Geo. w O..
Hicl<ox and Hixson. The business was
established some nine years ago and
now ranks as one of the foremost of its
kind in the south west. The premises
occupied in the Bronson block are
spacious and are most elegantly APP
pointed. The side cases and counters
are of walnut with fine plate glass and
present a most handsome appearance.
The stock is very complete and as
comprehensive one as will be found
in the state. 1t includes jewelry of
every description, diamonds and other
precious stones. silverware. watches.
clocks. cut glass. stationery. etc. Re
pairing is made a speciality. the most
skillful worltmen being employed for
this department. The members of this
firm are Messrs. Geo. w. HicllOX and
VIM. T. Hickson. both of whom are
well and favorably known here.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
GOODNESS PRODUCE co

Among our most prominent business
houses and one that is a leading repre-
sentative of its special line of commerce.
is the Goodman Produce Co., whose
well equipped office and store room is
situated at 50l--503 FL Paso St. This,
business was founded some ten wears
ago. being incorporated in 1892. The
premises occupied are 3Ox125 feet in
area, atfording ample accommodation
for the large stock always on hand.
The house attends to Il general produce
and commission business. handling
principally fruits, vegetables. hay.
grain. and beans. They are in daily
receipt of large coneignments of such
and are prepared to offer unusual facili-
ties to both sellers aad buyers.
They make a speciality of Mexican
oranges, for the packing of which large
establishments are conducted in the
state Of Jalisco, Mexico, The we'll
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
THE MARKET BUHDING.

One of the metropolitan features of
FL Paso is the Market building on FL
Paso street. 1t is a handsome three
story brick and stone building, and was
erected in 1888. All modern improve
ments have been added and it stands
now model Office structure 1t is 5OS
134 feet in area and has 30 fine rooms for
offices and other uses. In this building
will be found one of the handsomest
halls in the west. The hall is 5Oxl34 in
dimensions and most elegantly appoint
ed. 1t is the popular meeting place for
all societies. etc. The building is own
ed by Messrs. J. J. and L. L. Mundy,
the latter being a resident of Mexico
Mr.. j. j. Mundy, who manages the
building, has resided here for fifteen
years. He is one of our most prominent
and enterprising business men.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
THE NEW YORK STORE.

Some years ago N. Diamond. with a
very limited capital and lots of mbition
started the first dry goods store on San
Antonio street. No one at that time
dreamed that San Antonio street should
become such as it is today. His New
DIRK store drew the trade. as by magic
he was quickly surrounded on all sides
with competition until every store OBJ
ta1nable was turned over to dry goods
store. He however in spite of same has
prospered and is still the leader on this
street. His store is filled with a TASTY
and valuable stock and is enjoying the
cream of the trade, which is the fruits
OF his legitimate labor He is also
identified with the doing away of the
iona l1bre, as in the former days people
went across the Rio Grande to do their
trading and now the same merchants
one by one gave UP the other side and
nave found to their advantage to add
their wealth and energy to this side.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
McCUTCHEON, PAYNE &CO.

Among the lie ding commercial es-
tabli5hme It's of $ puthwe-tern Texas
and one that is largely contributing to-
war Ell Paso'- prominence is that of
MeS-rs. McCutc icon, Payne & Com
pany. Thi- pro porous firm was e.
ttblishei in 1856 and has proved in
every respect an unqu lifted success.
Each year mas witnessed decided in
ere t~e in the volum of trade, until to-
day it t tnds the foremost in it line in
tn south y est. the bust e,s for 1896
having re tched the total of 800, 900.
The premi- es occupi consists of d
large bric< building, and having switch
connections With IL railroads, located
at the corner of Second AM CHinu4hua
streets. TIE firm are Wholesale deal
srs 10 -four, hay, grain and seeds, aud
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
WALTER EARHART-

The history OF FL PaSo furnishes us
with many illustrations of men who
have risen to wealth and influence
sicily through their own untiring eff
forts and exceptional natural ability.
In whO-e caree" do we tn1 the ach-
ieceuents more striki ngly illu ira ed
than in that Of Mr.. Walter Earhart the
subject of this sketch. Mr.. Earhart
came here in the beginning of the year
1881 while FL Paso vas yet but a viii
lage and before the railroad had enter
Ell here. He remained but few
months and then went away for five
yetr-. at the end If which time seeing
the b ig t future for -ucceSs in this
city. he return ID in 1886 and entered
into bushes for himself which proved
cry success full from the outset. Since
that time he has been one of the for e.
most in vdncing Ell Pa-o's interests.
From time to time he bought con-ider-
able unlmprove1 realty and kept i'm
proving and buildi g until today he is
ne OF tGe largest o" ner5 of improved
md uniDproved properties in city.
Mr.. + ,rnart de erve- gre It praise for
his untlrlng energy. pc severance and
bu ine-s ability Of d uigh order, thus
armed when coming here he began to
hew for himself d place in the hinty
rock of f1iuenCe ana influence v hich
{ -ucceded in Going AS is ~ell seen.
Mr.. tarnart l. public spirited man
and ranks to lay With the mot intiuen-
till men of the city. His business ad-
dress i, at 2O5 San Antonio street. Mr..
E 1rha't also buys Gu ty and city war
rants an all mars etible paper for which
he pays the highe prices.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
Ell PASO GROCERY CO.

In the various lines of business when
success implie5 general prospe ity
among the people trat of the groce y
occupies prominent position. In this
connection We wish t. MAKE mention Of
the Ell Pa-o Grocery comp my, at ll2
+ st Overland street. This business
was unde1 a little over year ago,
and from the outset have been We Y
succe -sful, oaing to the high grade of
goods carried ana he low prices that
prevail. The premi-es are 23xl50 feet
in area. handsomely appOi It'd and
equipped with eve ything that is re-
uuireu to conduct tir-t-cl rs grocery
stO-e. The stock carried con its of
staple and fancy groceries, canned
goods. table delicacieS. teas, cotfees.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
ire also agents fo- leading manufacture

are also agents for leading manufacture
ers throughout the states. They are
agents for mining machinery, and farm
M C riuery of all kind. and u large stock
of the John Dee e plows and Deereing
h 4rv esting machinery is carried
be ide, buggie-, Carl ges and wagons.
A full line Of zones ic cigars are also
carried, Hotl Brunswick and De c.'n
Brown Gig r. being their leaders. The
territ .ry c ,vtrei by tnis firm embr ces
New Mexico. Arizona. We-t-rn Texas
and old Mexic,. The IN mbers of thiS
prosperous concern are, w. S. Nc
Cutcheon, w. f. Payne and Award
White. the active management devol-
YES onMeSsrs. Me 'utcheon and Payn",
Mr.. Al"ard White, h"lding the i'm
pOrtaut positi n of city p y-iciau.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
THE CLARK, wHITSON AND LEITCH
MUSIC co,

This business was incorporated under
the state laws of Colorado in 1898. 1t
has been success and is now the pop
ular headquarters in FL Paso for pianos
and organs. The premises occupied at
1l9 San Francisco street are of ample
dimensions for all requirements of the
business and are well appointed. They
are stocked with a fine line of pianos
and organs, made by the following
standard concerns: Everett. Mason &
Haml1n. Decker Bros, and Harvard.
The manufacture of the above speaks
Tor Itself and are the recognized super
Tors of all other makes. Mr.. E. G. Will
liams, manager, and secretary of the
is well known here and is
prominent in musical circles.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
". AlNSA.

This establishment is one of the
largest and leaOing houses OF its kind
in FL Paso. In 1881. Mr. Ainsa found
ed this business and is one of the
pioneers of this city. having come here
10 the first trai o from San Francisco. To
him as much as 10 any other one man
does FL Paso owe its pre- ent position
in Western Texas. and his abb ity and
enterprise has succeeded in building
up very large business. Mr.. Ainsa
was raised in the business. his fat her
having been one OF the phone + grocery
merchants in San Francisco. The
pr-m misses occupied are spacious and
admirably app tinted. The stock is
most caref lilly selected and is paid
cas- for. Mr.. Ainsa thus taking ad-
vtnt,ee of every opportunity to offer
the t. d. the lowest market prices.
The stock EN- braces full line of staple
aud ftn,y groceries, as welt A. teas,
cotfees, sp,c AMI other incident+I~
Possessing unequ4lled faciiti Mr..
A!nsa is Pr pared TO otfer the trade
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
THE BAZAAR.

Ihls Is one OF our metropolitan apart
ment stores. The business was estab-
llshed four years ago and is<how of very
large proportions. The store at the
corner of San Antonio and Mesa ave-
nues, is specially arranged for the
accommodation of the large and varied
stock that is carried. Here will be
found a full line of mems and bows
clothlng' mats, caps, gents furnishings,
ury goods, notions, boots and shoes,
toys, granite ware. tinware. China war;
crockery, etc. The firm buys in round
lots, securing the lowest cost prices and
they are prepared to sell lower than anv
of their competitors. A staff of cour-
teous clerks, is employed and every
attention is paid to customers. The
members of the firm are Messrs. 1T.
hrupP q Brother. They are young
men of ability and enterprise.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

known Ell Paso mission grapes are also
made a speciality off and are packed in
our city. This concern has reached
.arge proportions and figures among
our most prosperous business enter
prlses: They ship to all parts of the
United States and their business is
constantly increasing. To such rep
resentatives we desire to give promin-
ent mention in this review of our lead
ing commercial enterprises. Mr.. S. L.
Goodman, president and general man
ager. is the founder of the business and
its success is due his able management.
he Is well and favorably known as one
of our best business men.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
H. p. PETERSON.

Mr.. H. P. Peterson has been a lead
ing representative of his special line of
business for eleven years and merits
special mention in this review His
store at 213 Ell Paso street is of ample
dimensions and is nicely appointed.
Mr.. Peterson carries large stock of
Mexican curiosities of all kinds, Next
Mexican figures, ONYX. and mu-
steal instruments. His stock of opals is
one of the finest in the city Mr. Peter
son has resided here number of years
and is regarded as an upright business
man.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

An important commercial enterprise
here is that conducted by Mr.. James \.
Murdoch, lr.. merchandise broker,
whose office is in the Wells. Fargo
building. Mr.. Murdoch established this
business in 1891 and deals in grain, hay,
mill stuffs, produce. packing house
products, sugar, rice, etc. and sells to
the trade in car lots only. He is an
able, enterprising young business man
and stands high in commercial circles.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
Ell PASO LIVERY AND FEED STABLES

This business was founded some wears
ago and has established a very substan-
tial patronage. The stables at LOG
Santa Fe street, contain all modern
facilities and conveniences. Stock is
boarded by the day. week or month at
reasonable rates and excellent care is
taken of the same. The livery depart
ment is we'll equipped, several fine sin
gle and double teams. riding horses.
handsome rigs. etc, being always ready
for hire. a stock of new and second
hand carriages, wagons, buggies, harm
ness. ETC., will be found here. and can be
secured at bargain. Mr.. Cyrus c.
Ballinger, the proprietor, is an able,
enterprising business man
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

special line OF enterprises. Anon,
tie most influential in the whcl--al,
commission busin' - We note the firm,
of G.. f.. Hubbard x Co.. If which Mr..
ID. NJ. Payne i the neral manager.
This enterprise wa, founded in 1884.
by Mes-rs. Snith aud Thompson. il.
1888, it charged l" Shirh, HUI bard
and company, Mr. Payne rmins the
company; IL 1880 j. claugeI to the
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
THE BOSTON STORE

This business was established six years
ago, and has been very successful. The
premises occupied at 20I San Antonio
street are splendidly appointed. The
stock embraces an assortment of cloth
ing for men and boys. dry goods of all
kinds, notions. boots and shoes, hats and
caps. etc. Mr.. j. Stolarotf, the pro-
prietor is young enterprising business
man. He is the senior member of the
firm Of j. Stplarotf s Co,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

This representative business man,
commenced operations in this city
about ten years ago, in Il small way. in
comparison with the extensive scale of
his present business.
At the present time he occupies two
large stores on St. Louis street, but on
account of the large increase in his
volume of business and the large stock
he has to carry to supply the demand,
he has to move to more spacious quar-
tiers On San Antonio street. The prem.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
THE ROSE GARDEN.

1t has been said that there is nothing
prettier than lovely rose, and surely
visit any day in the spring or summer
to The Rose Gardens corner Hill
and Overland streets. will convince one
of the truth of this. Besides the hun
dreds upon hundred of roses, there are
to be seen dahlias, chrysanthemums and
nearly all kinds Of towers and pot
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
CITY FATHERS CONTINUED.

more than ordinary Inducements.
His t~ade covers territory EN- hraced
in a radius Of not less than 100 miles OF
FL Paso. Mr.. NJ. Ainsa is well adj
vanced in years. but yet ale ard
hearty, and i, one of our mo cs-
teemed citizens and business men. He
is assisted in his Business ny his two
sons, Mcsors. Frank and Alex inder
AiDSa
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22
CALDWELL LIVERY AND UNDERTAKE
ING co.

Among those representative enter
pr1ses which have in recent years given
such an impetus to business in FL Paso.
that of the Caldwell Livery & Under
taking Co. is entitled to prominent
mention. This business was founded
some twelve years ago. Mr.. J. Caldwell
becoming proprietor in May 1895. since
when many improvements and enlarge
mentS have been made. The livery and
undertaking departments are separate
and each is as representative establish
ment of its kind as can be found in the
state. The stables are half block in
area, and are splendidly equipped. pos
sesslng all the most modern facilities.
and sanitary arrangements. Some 30
head of stock and 10 rigs are kept for
purposes of sale and livery. the stables
affOrdlng as fine facilities as can be Sc
cured IN the largest cities in the coun-
try. Stock is boarded at reasonable
rates by the day, week or month. Mr.
Caldwell Is veterinary surgeon by pro-
fession and has practiced here with
great success. having never lost a case
out of the many he has handled here.
The livery department is under the
management of Mr.. L. c. Scott. whose
pleasant atfable manners have secured
him a host of friends. The undertake
ing parlOrS are located at 305 Ell Paso
street and are the most elegant of their
KIND In the state. This department is
completely equipped and the company
is prepared to conduct funerals after the
most modern and approved fashion.
Mr.. Z. J. Smith. who has charge of
this department brings to bear on his
business all the qualifications of thor
ough knowledge and experience. He is
prepared to embaim remains, to ship
the same. or take entire charge of funeI-
al services. In conclusion we desire to
state that we are proud of such a me-
tropolltan representative of its special
line of enterprise as this concern and
we trust it will receive the patronage
its merits call for
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

leaiing tailor in Western Texas. His
garments are noted for their good fit.
handsome finish and exec lent work
n nship and on these M rits does be
maintain the largest AID most inf1uen-
tial patronage ia FL Paso. Mr.. John
Drummer Is a young man and brings to
bear in his business those qualitica-
lions which insure its success. He i
well and favorabiy known in this
community. MIR Brnnner has also a
large tailoring IS abli- hment on Com
mercial street. Juarez. where full and
complete line of import d goods are
kept in stock.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

quick sales and prompt returns. Mr..
Payne, the manager, is we'll known in
commercial circles for his honorable
and reliable business methods, and is
highly esteemed for his ability and
integrity.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

plants. as well as ornamental trees,
palms. etc. Plants and trees may be
had any time in the year and cut flow
is Box $40.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

| ises which he will occupy on San
Antonio street will comprise a hand
some two story brick structure with
stone basement. having a dimension of
30x120 feet, which will afford ample
accommodations for their immense
stock carried, and for the display of
goods. The store will be elegantly fit
ted up and equipped with all modern
conveniences, and will present the finest
appearance of any establishment in the
city in his particular line. The stock
carried includes furniture of every des-
cription and grade. upholstery goods.
mattresses. window blinds, carpets. oil
cloths. crockery. glassware, and a COM
plete line of hOuse-furnishing goods.
The business has grown to very large
proportions, and is wholesale as well as
retail in character and extends through
out the surrounding country. A staff
of competent assistants are employed in
the various departments and patrons
wants are carefully looked after Mail
orders are promptly attended to and
shipped with dispatch, while city ord
ers are delivered free of charge. Hous-
es are furnished and fitted out complete |
IN the latest and most stylish manner |
at the lowest possible cost. This house |
is the leading headquarters for every
thing in its line. In magnitude amount |
)f business done. and all other charac-
-eristics of a large establishment, re-
1ectS the highest credit on its owner.
Is well as the city in which it is lOcat-
ID.
Mr.. Springer is an upright and pub
1c-splrlted business man and has won
lis way in the commercial world by
lndaunted push and business ability.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-03-22

As a great commercial center of the
southwest ID the main oi tributi O
poi TO" me sou hwestern sta es anu
ri Dries and the gateway into ths
republic of MeXi %. the Pass City
wielIs Il great i'tiuenc. in the general
mer "a ii e business. and many aiding
institutions are engaged here in their