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Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
c. H. RIEBELING.

The subject Of this sketch com menced business here about two years ago on very small scale, but by car rying the very best goods, and by al ways dealing honestly with the people he has built up a trade that is afraid of no competition. MT. Riebeling car ries a large and fine stock of staple and fancy groceries, hay and grain. He makes quite a speciality of his Richelieu maple syrup, also mince meat and catsup, the Richelieu goods having always given universal satis- faction MT Riebeling has lived here fifteen years and has large circle of acquaintances who note with pleasure the success he has acquired in his business. Give him a call at the cor ner of West Washington and Fourth avenue.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
PHOENIX WOOD AND COAL COM
 PANY.

This company is handling the bulk of the wood sold in Phoenix. They handle only dry, seasoned wood, buy ing it green and seasoning it in their yards for at least six or eight months before offering it for sale. Their wood is consequently fully 50 per cent more valuable for heating purposes than what is usually sold on the streets by peddlers. Wood that has died and lain on the ground for many years has certainly lost much of it's value as a fuel. They also handle coal and coke in large quantities and blacksmith coal from the celebrated coal mines in Georgia. They are pro- prietors of the "Curfo,-' a cute little building just filled to overfiowing with odds and ends of Indian plunder
 Their speciality is Navajo blankets, of which they always have a large sup ply. They also handle a great deal of prehistoric pottery which they dig themselves from the ruins which are found all over Arizona This pot tery, as well as arrow heads, stone axes and other prehistoric curios, found in these ruins, they deal in ex- tensively. They recently filled an or der for 100 live rattlesnakes, and nearly always have several Gila mon sters on hand ready for orders. Their store is a place of resort for visitors in Phoenix, and no one visiting this city should fail to drop in there often, as hardly a day passes but they pro- cure some new or curious article. Wis itors are always welcomed whether they buy or not Within easy dis tanca Of all the hotels right hack of the county court house on the corner of Second avenue and Jefferson street
 Don't fail to visit them when in Proc nix. If you are a kodak" fiend our place will be a never ending source of interest, as it is "kodaked" on an av- craze of two or three times day by visitors. Look out for the Navajo blankets hanging outside the house.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
THE GREGORY HOUSE.

One Of the most centrally located hotels, and one that is extensively patronized, is situated at 225 East Washington street. It is known as "The Gregory" and is owned and managed by MT. J. M. Gregory, a man thoroughly experienced in the hotel business and one who devotes his time and attention to the wants of his guests. This house was built in 1882 and opened in 1883 under the same name it bears now. It contains thirty-five rooms, all beautifully fur nished. The terms are very reason able. MT. Gregory was formerly in the lumber business, having owned the first lumber yard in Phoenix While he was successful in that busi- ness, his vocation lies in the hotel busi- ness, for it is not every man who can conduct such hostelry successfully MT. Gregory seems born to the busi- ness and he certainly deserves all the success he is enjoying.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
THE EVANS LOAN AND INVEST
 MENT COMPANY.

This is an incorporated concern, and has met with success from the very start. It had it's inception in 1885 and by living up to firm business stand ard has gained the full confidence of the public. There is no like institu- tion in the territory that is more solid or more substantial. It loans money on good security and does a general investment business. The president and general manager is J. W. Evans In 1885 this concern was established under the name of J. W. Evans, but has since been changed to it's present style. It has a paid-up capital of S5O,OOO, and MT. Evans through his integrity has helped place the com pany on it's present substantial busi- ness basis.
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CHAPTER III.

Two days after the receipt of the an- nooncement of Fanny Hayward's en- cagement to Mir. McLane and few weeks before the marriage, Randolph Merriam had left Fort Sedgwick in com mand of a detachment of cavalry es- eorting a government survey to the Mescalero range. It was not his tour. The detail belonged to Harrison, a younger officer, who had been saving up all winter for twomonths' leave and 2 chance to spend his savings at the great exposition at Chicago. A relent- less colonel would allow him no leave, because it was his turn for field duty, and because so many officers wished to go to the fair that it was out of the question as to exrect anyone to offer to sake the detail for him. The detach-
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
Copyright. 1896. by F. Tennyson Nicely.

el3t would be in the fled at least three qonths, possibly four. Harrison, con sequently, was the bluest man at Sedg- wick, and said more hard things about -overnment surveys, and reimproper things, than could well be recorded here Everybody had been congratulatine Merriam on the final receipt of what the lawyers didn't scoop of his little leg acy, and for two weeks he had been as happy as Harrison was miserable. Then, to the utter amaze of everybody, just the day before it was time for the command to start it was announced that Harrison's application for leave had gone forward approved, and that Merriam had asked for and been grant ed the luxury of a threeor four months jog through the toughest and most for bidding of mountain ranges. He had even got the colonel's permission to go ahead and wait for the detachment at the old mission on the Santa Clara, and had started late at night, accompanied only by an orderly. People couldn't be- lieve their ears, and the post commander rejoiced in the possession of a secret even his wife couldn't coax out of him
 Continued Tomorrow.)
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THE PHOENIX NEW OPERA HOUSE

The new opera house will be com pleted in September. MT. S. B. Patton, the enterprising gentleman who is building it is, in this act, filling long felt want in Phoenix. The founda- tion of the opera house is to be of granite, four feet thick, the walls two feet thick of stone to the ground. The dimensions of the building are 62 feet front by 13S feet. It is to be three stories high with twelve-foot en- trance. It will be extremely modern in all it's appointments, having four stairways, with ten extra exits from the auditorium to be used in case of fire. It is to be lighted by gas and electricity and heated by gas. This will be one of the best theaters in the west, and proper care will be shown in booking" only first-class companies.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
MARICOPA & PHOENIX & SALT
 RIVER VALLEY R. R. co.

The above railroad is a line running from Mariccpa to Phoenix, passing through Tempe, Sacaton, etc. The acting superintendent is MT. B. F. Porter and the general freight and passenger agent is M. 0. Bicknell The auditor is MT. H. s. Creighton. The company gives first class service. A sleeper" stands at Maricopa every night waiting to take on passengers from the east or west, and go on to Phoenix early the following morning. This road has been great help in the building up of Phoenix. Be- low we give their latest time table: Trains leave Mar1copa at 5:45 a. m., arriving at Phoenix 7:15 a. m., and leave Phoenix at 8 p. m., arriving at Maricopa 9:30 p. m.; going to Mesa City, trains leave Phoenix 9:30 a. m., arriving at Mesa at 10:30 a. m.; also leave at p. m., arriving at p. m., and in returning they leave Mesa at 7:30 a. m., arriving here at 8:30 a. m., and leave Mesa 1:30 p. m., arrive at Phoenix 2:30 p. m., making two trains per day between Mesa City and Phoe- nix. The officers of the road are resi- dents of Phoenix and are men who have faith in this city's future pros poets. This road is a great adjunct to the city. It strives in every way to accommodate and please patrons, mak- ing close connections with all trains on the Southern Pacific at Maricopa, and it's officials and employees always look out for the welfare of the travel ing public.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
A. w. GREGG.

Success in life is stimulus to oth- CTS less fortunate in the fray, and an example for them to emulate. It is an indication of close application, in- dustry and faithfulness. It is some thing to be proud of and the world is better for the life of every successful man. MT. A. W. Gregg is a man whose success in life has been attained by his own indom1table energy and perse verance, as it must be of every suc- cessful architect. He came here from Pittsburg, Pa., in 1897, where he had been associated with John V. Barr, one of the pioneer architects of that city. His work is his best guarantee and he solicits visit from all who desire to build, either private or pub lie buildings. His office is Room 215 Fleming block.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
THE KLEY-BERRYMAN MFR
 CANTILE co.

In every city there are examples of firms whose special business pursuits, whose prominence in all matters of public enterprise, whose record for untiinching integrity, undaunted en- ergy and untiring industry makes them objects of special note, not alone in their special fields of labor, but wher- ever exalted commercial reputation is recognized and respected. The Bark ley-Berryman Mercantile company is one of those firms. They are true business men in every sense of the word. They are importers and whole sale grocers. The only exclusive wholesale house in Arizona. They are located in the Padget building, on West Adams street, the premises oc cupied being very extensive and com modious and stocked with goods to the utmost. They have an eastern of flee at Baltimore, Md, and have a branch wholesale house at Prescott. Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
PENNEY & ROBINSON.

Pinney & Robinson sell bicycles and sell lots of them. They are pio- neers in the business in the south west, starting in 1887. In 1895 Pinney & Robinson opened their jobbing de partment, covering with travellers several times year the whole of Ari- zona, New Mexico, western Texas and Sonora, Mexico, and each year has noted a large increase in their trade. Their Phoenix store at No. 40 North Center street, excepting one San Francisco store, is the largest and most complete establishment on the Pacific coast.
 Pfnney & Robinson's leading bicy- cles for 1898 comprise the Admiral at $40 and $45 (formerly sold at $60 and $75y, the Cleveland at $50 and $75, RacycIe. at $6O and $S0, and their Pin ney Special at $75. They are south western distributors of Chase Tough Tread Tires, and replace or repair them free of charge here at Phoenix; this is the only tire having branch house in this section. A complete repair department is maintained, where lathe work, brazing, enamelling and other difficult repairing is promptly dispatched, and bicycles built to order.
 This firm also sells the Densmore and Hammond typewriters, the famous Premo line of cameras, Seed dry plates, American Aristo papers, Nal linckrodt's photographic chemicals and a full line of general sporting goods, including foot balls, basket ball out fits, tennis, croquet, base ball goods, etc. They make speciality of filling mail orders, and probably do larger outside retail business than any other Phoenix house.
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trally and in a substantial modern brick structure. The officers are: Emil Gang, president; Sol Lewis, vice president, and S. Oberfelder, cashier. The directors are the officers and John Y. T. Smith, J. D. Monihon, Charles Goldman and E. M. Doris. This bank has a capital of $100,0O0 and a surplus of $2O,000. The wonderful success which has attended the National Bank of Arizona is an index of it's efficient management and an assurance that it's usefulness will be largely expanded when the industries of the locality are highly developed. It has always been conducted on sound business methods, and the past success only gives an in timation of it's future importance and usefulness.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
THE NATIONAL STEAM LAUNDRY

Two years ago Messrs. H. L. Rus sell and A. G. Williams started what has become familiarly known as the National Steam Laundry. This laun- dry is supplied with the most inn proved machinery, and by making the "best work at the most reasonable price," their motto, have always com manded large share of the patron age. They employ white help only, having eighteen on the pay roll at present. and as they are paying out about S2OO week for labor and spend every dollar taken in right here at home, they should be patronized by the people of Phoenix Their good work is their guarantee and is certain ly good one. If you have laundry to send call up phone 159 and they will call at your house for it at any hour you may designate.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
GEORGE H. COOK.

This gentleman has just completed one of the finest buildings in the city It is occupied by three stores and is To- cated in the most central part of Phoenix on Washington street. This goes to prove that at least one successful business man has confidence in the future of the city. MT. Cook is jeweler and runs a beautiful store, stocked with watches, clocks, dia- monds, jewelry and all the latest nov cities in gold and sterling silver. He also has a store at Prescott and for merly owned one at Flagstaff. He has a complete optical department and is also a practical watchmaker. In business, MT. Cook is prompt, obliging and courteous. Give him a call.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
THE PHOENIX UNDERTAKING co.

There comes a time with all when it is necessary to visit an undertaking establishment for the purpose of pro curing conveniences for the dead, and at that time it is well to know to whom to go. The Phoenix Undertaking company, under the management of MT. A. J. Bradley, are funeral direct CTS and embalmers, and have received a wide reputation, not only for being thoroughly experienced, but for their delicacy and feeling. They have lady embalmer to attend ladies and children. and are always ready day and night to respond promptly to any call. They are located at 2l2 West Washington. If you are in need of their services call up telephone num- ber S4 and receive prompt attention.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
BUXTON & co.

As an evidence of what enterprise can do look at the success of the firm of Buxton & Co. They started In business about two and one-half years ago on very small scale, but through their energy, push and strafghtforward way of doing business, their trade has increased until today they stand sec ond to none in their line. They have enlarged their premises three times and employ all the way from SIX to ten men. Messrs. Buxton & Co are shippers and wholesale and retail dealers in green and dried fruits, pro duce, live and dressed poultry, fish and oysters. They make speclalty of shipping poultry, and in fact, all the valley products, to the towns and mining camps all through the terri tory and New Mexico. This firm has the entire confidence of the people They are thoroughly reliable, and handling goods in carload lots, as they do, enables them to defy compe- tition. It is no more than just to state here that the success achieved by the firm Is largely due to the in domitable perseverance of MT. George O. Buxton, a young man of very ex- tensive business ability. In the face of all the opposition he has en- countered, by taking advantage Of every opportunity, working early and late, he has built up the business until today they are the largest dealers in fruits, produce and poultry in the ter ritory, and MT. Buxton has made for himself a record of which any young man might we'll be proud. They are located at 37 and 39 W. Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
CENTRAL MEAT MARKET.

A Phoenix establishment worthy of note is the Central Meat Market It is an immense market and is owned and conducted by MT. P. T. Hurley and is located in the most central portion Of the city, West Washington street. Besides carrying a complete assort- ment of fresh and salt meats, produce, etc., he has the largest packing and cold storage plant between Los Angeles and Kansas City. This is one of the most desirable places of it's kind in the city to trade. Everything is fresh and pure that comes from this market and that is .one of its best advertisements.
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better for him. Mir. Edward Eisele, the proprietor of the Phoenix Bakery is a thorough bakeryman and has met with success from the start. This bakery is the oldest in the city, hay ing had its inception fifteen years ago. He makes all kinds of bread, cakes, pies, etc., and is tie sole agent of Phoenix for Maillard's New York can dies. He keeps three wagons on the road constantly and employs twelve men. This bakery is located at No. ' w. Washington.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
J. W. DORRIS.

One of the leading grocery houses in Phoenix and one that has the repu- tation of handling nothing but the best in it's line is that owned and con- ducted by J. W. Doris. In looking over Phoenix and visiting some of her mercantile establishments, the writer came across great many large and attractive houses, but none superior to that of MT. Doris. It is located at 3941 East Washington street and also has an entrance at 15 South First street. It is not only one of the finest stores in Phoenix, but one of the largest and most heavily stocked in the west. The arrangements are very attractive and convenient. Customers readily see any article wanted. Upon entering the store one is impressed with the beauty and neatness of it's design. The fancy canned goods on one side and bottled goods on the other are piled tier upon tier, reaching almost to the top of the store. The center octagon counters are stocked with all the best brands of delicacies, such as fancy cereals, crackers, cakes, cookies and numerous other articles to meet the taste of the most aesthetic. MT. Doris is just putting in a cash carrier sys- tenn which will add greatly to the convenience of the store. He has been a resident of Phoenix for the past nine years and has been in the grocery business but six, but if the large trade he has built up is a guar antee of confidence and faith of the people, then surely his future is as sured, for all speak highly of his goods, prices and the courteous treat ment of all employees.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
CHAPMAN BROS.

Among the stores of growing city there is none whose con- fined operations are of a more inter esting character than those that handle table supplies. Chapman Bros, wholesale and retail grocers are among the leaders of their line. They have large stock of staple and fancy groceries at g and Il East Washing ton street, and no firm stands higher in the city for integrity, fair dealing and low prices.
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M'DOUGALL-GAGE co.

The above are proprietors of one of the most fashionable and well patron ized stores. They carry a full and complete line of mems furnishings and hats. It is an incorporated com pany with MT. M. c. McDougall, presi- dent, and George E. Gage, secretary and treasurer. They are located very centrally, next door to Valley bank, and have as pretty and neatly ar ranged store as can be found in the territory.
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PHOENIX BAKERY.

Special adaptability to any particu- lar calling in life is the one necessary adjunct to permanent success. No matter the aim and determination which characterizes a mans start in business, if it is not congenial to him his success is doubtful. and the quicker he enters upon another calling the
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THE PALACE.

The only second-class sa- loon in the Territory. Handles nothing but sec ond-class liquors and ci- gars at first-class prices. GUS H. HIRSCHFELD,
 Manager.
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THE MAR1CoPA CREAMERY co.

Located near the track of the Santa Fe railroad at the corner of Third avenue and Jackson street is this well equipped factory. This company has been in operation only one year but by careful, conservative management it has placed itself in the front rank of prosperous industries of our valley. Not as a consumer, but as a producer. Neither as an agency which houses wealth, but one which collects from the surrounding territory, only to again distribute to the home people. Thus it keeps at home the wealth which otherwise must go outside of the territory. The stock of this com pany has never been upon the market as a speculative investment, but is held among the farmers, milk pro- ducers and land owners of the val ley. The officers are such prominent men as L. R. Shaw, president; M A. Stanford, vice president; B. Rays, secretary and manager; William Christy, treasurer. This company has the building and equipment for the successful making of high grade but ter and cheese. The products from the home creamery are used in all the hotels, first class restaurants and great many private families of the city. The butter also goes out into the surrounding territory and success fully competes in the open market with all other brands, which has made for the Maricopa branch an enviable reputation. Inquiry shows that our dairymen are realizing from $35 to $50 per COW each year. The creamery is in a very prosperous condition and through the able management of MT. B. Rays this concern will in a short time be one of the leading creameries in the west.
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N. PORTER.

A saddle and harness business was started at 211 W. Washington street about month ago. MT. N. Porter, by putting in some very nice goods and selling them at an extremely low price, is fast building up nice trade. He guarantees satisfaction, and makes a speciality of repairing.
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FASHION BARBER SHOP.

The above barber shop is owned by MT. Frank Shirley. It is fitted up in first-class style. It runs six chairs constantly and in connection with the shop there are four porcelain bath tubs. MT. J.. w. Bolton is the fore man of the shop. It is located at Is and 19 South Center street
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T. w. CHAMBERLAIN.

The above gentleman is the suc- cessor to the Saginaw Lumber com pany. He is located on the northeast corner of Jackson street and Second avenue, and deals in lumber, laths, singles, lime and cement He is do- ing very large business for these hard times.
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WAKELIN'S PHARMACY.

As an important factor in the growth and general progress of the city of Phoenix the drug trade has played no insignificant part, as can be illustrated by the success of MT. B. S. Wakelin, located on the corner of Washington street and First avenue. Mr. Wakelin has had a great deal of pharmaceutical experience for several years and during the years of business association his success has been phe nomenal. He has gained a reputa- tion for carrying a pure and large stock of drugs and chemicals at the lowest prices and for being a very pro gressive, up-to-date cash discount business man.. He makes a great spe- cialty of his prescription department, employs only registered clerks and uses nothing but the purest drugs. He is prompt and accurate, and by living up to his motto, Honesty, Quality and Fair Dealing" has made hosts of friends and patrons.