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Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
B. LEHMAN FURNITURE co.

This business house was 1ncOrporat- ed in 1881 with B. Heyman as presi- dent and general manager, and it has kept pace with the growth of the city and county until it is today one of the largest mercantile establishments in the territory. It has the only eXclu- s1Ve carpet room in the southwest out side of Los Angeles and San Fran cisco. This room is 40x50 feet and is heavily stocked with carpets of all grades and designs, draperies and wall paper. The firm carries everything in furniture, crockery, carpets, wall pa per, pictures, moudings. etc.. etc.
 It has upon it's floors some of the finest furniture made in Grand Rapids and all the furniture and crockery is handled in carload lots. MT. Heyman is building up an extensive wholesale business and ships to all points in the territory. People generally are speak ing very highly of the cheapness Of such very full line of goods.
 The store is composed of two floors and a basement besides which there is very large warehouse located near the Santa Fe depot. A fine line of brass and iron bedsteads is carried, also the genuine Rochester lamp, the only firm handling them in the city. MT. Heyman has very handsome lit tie reception room on the second floor for the benefit of his customers, which is a great convenience for all establish ments as large as his. He has been in this business twenty-seven years and thoroughly understands the wants of the people.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
CAPITOL MILLS.

The Capitol mills are too we'll known to need any great amount of adver- using. The flour manufactured at the Capitol mills is a high grade flour, which has, or soon will, find it's way into every household in this city. After once using it, good housewife will make it a point to ask for their flour. They are also the manufacturers of the New Flaked barley, cornmeal and general mill products, and are dealers in hay and grain. The office is located on the corner of Adams and Second streets. The mills are equipped with all new modern machinery and their reputation is known far and wide.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
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H. A. DIEHL SHOE co.

MT. H. A. Diehl, the president and general manager of the above shoe company, has as fine and stylish shoes as can be found in Phoenix. He handles the well known Burt & Pack ard mems shoes, Ed c. Burt ladies fine shoes, and also the Trinnbei & Brewster and several other up-todate manufacturers make. MT. Diehl has the elite trade of the city. He com- menced as a clerk five years ago, but through his popularity and steady, hard work, finally became the proprie- tor. He buys direct from the eastern factories and makes speciality of fit ting everybody. He carries from A to FEE in both ladies' and mems shoes and his perfect fit, he feels sure, is a part of his great success. He is To- cated at IS West Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
SAM N. SEP.

The pioneer cigar factory of Arizona and the oldest existing cigar store in Phoenix is the one owned by Sam N. Seip. He keeps cigars from the cheap est to the best grades, pipes of all kinds and smoking and chewing to- baccos of all leading brands. He asks his patrons to try the Senate 5c cigar, the best on the market. MT. Seip says there are more of this brand sold than any other four brands put together. His number is 32 w. Wash ington, where he also has branch office of the National steam laundry and office of the messenger service and 10c package delivery.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
PHOENIX FOUNDRY AND MA
 CHINE WORKS.

Copeland & McCallum, 23 to 91 N. Second street, are proprietors of the Phoenix Foundry and Machine Works. This firm, starting seven years ago with small shop, has now the best equipped machine shop for general repairing in the territory and for doing all kinds of work in the mechanical line, from building or repairing a large engine to bicycle, making specially of mining machinery. They have built their business up by doing strictly first-class work at reasonable rates. They also sell machinery and supplies. In connection with their machine works they have an ice ma chine and cold storage rooms for the storage of all perishable articles. They have also an ammonia street pipe line, so that any one on this line can have a cold storage room, the refrigeration being supplied from the central sta tion at their works.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
R. H. GREENE.

At the emporium of fashion own ed by R. H. Greene one can be assured of style in hats, gents furnishings or in fact, mostly anything that men need. MT. Greene buys direct from the east and in large quantities and is placed so as to meet competition. His goods are all of the up-to-date manu- facture and are placed at a very low figure. MT. Greene is a congenial gentleman to deal with and always puts himself out to please. Call on him and examine goods.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
1.-THE TRINITY"

The subject of this sketch is indeed an Emporium of Fashion" It is To- cated three doors west of the pcstofice and is stocked with mems complete outfits. They carry a fine line Of shirts, hats, shoes, ties, underwear and in fact, everything in mems wea-. They also make speciality of high at tailoring. They employ none but first class tailors, and guarantee every hing they turn out to be strictly up-to- date. The proprietors of ''The Trim ity" are Messrs. F. Hollingsworth, J. c. Ripper and o. F. Rickard, and it is no exaggeration to say, no matter how fastidious your taste, you can be satisfied at this store if anywhere in the city. First, because their goods are all the latest design; second, be- cause they are cheap, and third, be- cause the proprietors and employees are all congenial, pleasant men with whom it is a pleasure to trade.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
S. H. DRACHMAN CIGAR co.

In mentioning the business of the s. H. Drachman Cigar Co. reference is made to one of the largest and best known concerns of it's kind in the city of Phoenix. They are jobbers and inn porters of cigars, tobacco and smokers articles. If carrying first-class goods, close application to business and fair dealing is a guarantee of prosperity, then the above company is certainly successful. They have a very extec- sive trade, and have built it up par tially through the quality of good treatment of customers, but it is due a good deal to their being firm be- lievers in judicious advertising, and by always using their extreme good sense. To understand when and how to advertise is to insure a frst-class trade, and this art is certainly due the s. H. Drachman Cigar Co.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28

sion merchant at ogales, Ari- zona, in 1886. He is the present holder of 5000 bar rels of whiskies of various ages and standard brands in bonded warehouses. The Melczer Bros. trade extends from Yuma to Fl Paso and from there north as far as Santa Fe and the California Pacific line. They ship from either Kentucky, Cincinnati, San Francisco or Phoenix. They are wholesale and retail dealers in everything in liquors and cigars. William Melczer, the pro- prietor, has done much to aid Phoenix and is a man of influence and wealth. His place of business is located at 36 and 38 North Center street.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
NEW YORK PHOTO STUDIO.

It is seldom that a man can build and far outstrip all competition in one short year. One year ago MT. M. w. Medley took charge of the New York Photo Studio, and today it is one of the leading galleries in Arizona for fine portrait work. MT. Mealey's ex- perience of over thirty-fve years un- der the skylight has made him master of the situation and places him at the head of portrait photographers in Arizona. MT. Medley believes in the best of prices for the best of work, and none but the best work is turned out by him. He employs no agents, and resorts to no schemes or tricks. He is located at 219 B. Washington.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
THE BOSTON STORE.

In referring to the various busi- ness houses that are established in the city, The Boston Store is especially meritorious. MT. I. Diamond is the proprietor and has always made it point to handle nothing but the best and to place the best at the very low est possible prices, thereby inducing a very large trade. Among the goods carried are dry goods, gents furnish ing goods, clothing, shoes, trunks, va lises, hats, etc. This store is located at .208 East Washington MT. Dia- mond has been in business at this stand only one year, but in that time has thoroughly obtained the confidence of the public. Call at The Boston Store.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

This hostelry is one of the best patronized in the city. It is a large three-story structure and is conducted on both the European and American plan. It is located very centrally, be- ing on the corner of two prin- cipal streets, Center and Jefferson, and is favorite house of the drummers. MT. George H. N. Luhrs the pro- prietor, is an experienced hotel man, and by devoting his tine and attention to the comfort of his guests, by giv- ing them good service and by setting a first-class table, he has gained rep utation far and wide for managing as good a house as can be found in the and any one looking out for a good hotel should at least call and see for himself. A bus is at every train.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
TOVREA MEAT co.

Among those who have been closely identified with the growth, and pros perity of Phoenix is the Tovrea Meat Co. This company are whole sale and retail dealers in all kinds of fresh and salt meats, and supply some of the largest concerns in the city. They have the reputation of be- ing wide-awake, lively business men, and always ready to help along any thing that may tend to advance the city. They have hosts of patrons, who recommend their meats very highly. One can always receive prompt attention at this market.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
THE L. w. BL1NN LUMBER co .

In the commercial history of Phoe- nix and among it's Industrial enter prises there are many concerns promi- nent in their particular line which have made themselves landmarks for their progressiveness and their achievements. In this connection may be mentioned the L. w. Blinn Lumber company. This firm are jobbers and dealers in redwood, Oregon pine and spruce lumber, doors, sash, blinds and mouldings. MT. L. w. Blinn, tho general manager, is in Los Angeles. while the agent, MT. P. Corpstein, at tends to the business here. Their trade extends far and wide and thiz company has the reputation of being one of the largest concerns of it's kind in this section. If you are in need of anything in their particular line you may be assured of perfect satis- faction, in every sense of the word. if you deal with the L. W. Blinn Lum- Der company.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
J. B. LONG HARDWARE co.

The above firm is a new institution in Phoenix. J. B. Long, who is man aging the affairs of the concern, has, however, been actively connected with the hardware trade of Phoenix most of the time for the past sixteen years, and is well known to all old timers and most of the newcomers to the valley. This firm will keep adding to their present stock until it will be as complete in all the lines carried by them as any in the territory, and a liberal patronage is already assured MT. Long says he has one hobby, and that is that everybody should know that they can get hardware cheap at Longs. They are located at 35 North First avenue.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
CENTRAL HOTEL.

The Central hotel was erected in 1889 and has been under the manage ment of it's owner, MT. J. Thalheimer, ever since. It is conducted on the European plan, having thirty-five rooms, all clean, neat and nicely fur nished. It is located at 122 E. Wash ington. Mir. Thalheimer has a very fine saloon in connection, the only place in the city where beer is drawn direct from the cold storage vaults, which makes the beer keep it's spark ling quality and sharpness just like that drawn at the brewery. He also bottles the famous Anheuser-Busch and Pabst and Weiland beer He sup plies the trade with the above beer and altogether has built up a very large and lucrative trade.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
PHOENIX GROCERY COMPANY.

In giving sketches of Phoenix busi- ness houses it gives pleasure to men, tion the Phoenix Grocery Co. This concern was incorporated October 28, 1897, and has met with phenomenal success since it's inception. They handle everything in staple and fancy groceries, hay, grain, farm produce and fruit. They have very large re- tail trade and guarantee everything sold. They handle Heinz's pickles in large quantities, also Snowflake & Melrose brands of canned goods. They are located on the corner of Second avenue and Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
GOLDEN EAGLE.

A poor livery rig is an abomination There are no abOminations at the Golden Eagle livery, 1ocat- ed on Second street cppo- site the city hall MT. c. M. Sturges and Mir A. L. Stephens are the pro- prietors of this barn and are ever striving to please their patrons. They have fine line of horses, vehicles of all kinds, double, single, closed, tally-ho, etc., which they let at very reasonable rates. They make spe- cialty of tally-ho parties, and for fur nishing good turnouts with careful drivers to parties wishing to visit any point of interest. If you wish first class turnout call up phone 51 and re- ceive quick service.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
THE WAVE.

The incest place in the city to get an ice cream soda or ice cream, candy or a good cigar is ti"The Wave" It il owned by Messrs. H. w. Wilcox and T. A. Knight, and is located at 22 North First avenue. Their parlors are cool and fresh and their confectionery all home made. They have the crushed fruits and make speciality of fancy drinks, from the ''Tramp's Delight" to the frozen phosphate" They deliver ice cream to any part of the city. Call on them and be convinced of the fine ness of their goods.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
THE PHOENIX CANDY COMPANY

These people have one of the neatest confectioneries in the city. They make all their own candy and have a very large wholesale as well as retail trade. They have ice cream the year round, and their ice cream soda and other drinks cannot be surpassed. They also carry fruits in season, and serve oysters in any style. The pro prietors are Mrs. M. G. Wood and Mr. M. R. Harlan, both experienced people in the business, and both ever trying to please their customers. You will find these candy and ice cream parlors at g East Washington street
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
STAR DYE WORKS.

This firm, which has been in busi- ness here for seven years, is the only exclusive dyeing and cleaning house in Arizona. The business has recently been purchased by MT. E. A. Ross from the founder, H. B. Peoples. MT. Ross will carry on the business, with the addition of complete facilities for de- ing all kinds of dry cleaning, in the new Pemberton building, four doors south of the old quarters. This move was necessitated by the growth of the business, the old building being inad- equate to the needs of this enterpris- ing firm.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
Q. K. MEAT MARKET AND SAU-
 SAGE FACTORY.

It is desired to make mention of an enterprise that is of importance to the people both in and out of the city. People must have meat and, of course, want good meat. The O. K. Meat Market is widely known for its choice. tender cuts, and for treating it's pat rons all alike This market is located at PAY B. Washington, and is owned by MT. Louis Weller, who is one of our leading business men and inf1u- ential citizens. He makes the best sausage to be found in the city.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
F. A. FAREWELL.

MT. F. A. Hartwell is one of the best photographers in the territory His gallery is fitted up with all rthf new appliances known to modern 1d5r ence and his work is f1rst-class in evezy respect. He makes quite a specially of posing, which is in reality part of his great success. If a person can be placed in a graceful position his pic ture is sure to be a success, and Mr. Hartwell has that ability or mack to put his subjects in such a position as to show off their best and most grace full looks.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
THE HUB.

As an evidence of what enterprise and close applications to business can do, attention is invited to the success of MT. P. A. Thorald- son, the proprietor of "The Hub" He handles mems and youths clothing, gentlemen's furnishing goods, hats, caps, etc. He has large line and is enjoying an extensive and lu- crative trade. He has the reputation of doing business on the strictly up-to- date principles of quick sales and small profits, and it is one of the pleas antest and best places to trade in in Phoenix Call at 'The Hub" before purchasing and examine the stock.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
FRANK GRIEBEL.

To show what can be accomplished in one years time take notice of the success of MT. Frank Griebel. He has resided here thirteen years, but has been in his present business but one. He carries a fine stock of staple and fancy groceries, hay and grain and also dry goods and notions MT. Griebel guarantees everything that goes out of the store to be just ex- actly as advertised. He is located at 218 and 220 w. Washington street. The premises occupied are large and spacious and well arranged for the dry goods and grocery business. The em- ployes are courteous and obliging and
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
WILL A. DAVIS.

This gentleman is successor to the old firm of Randall & Davis. He is an undertaken and embalmer of long experience, and thoroughly under stands the business. He is also inn porter and dealer in undertakers' sup plies, rolled steel and metallic caskets. robes, etc. MT. Davis is the first funeral director that Phoenix ever had and has made many friends and pat rons. All speak highly of both him and his work. He is located in the Young building, opposite the Com mercial hotel, and the number of his phone is 52. He can always be found day or night and responds promptly to call.
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it is pleasure to trade at this store.
DR. GEORGE B. PRATT.

The above is fine optician, whose parlors are located at 40 w. Wash ington, in the Ford hotel block Dr. Pratt is the only exclusive optician in Arizona. He has had twelve years practical experience and holds three diplomas from the best optical insti- tutions in the United States. He keeps up-to-date in the profession, having the latest scientific apparatus for testing the eyes, and always mak- ing a careful and thorough examina- tion. He has now over 1000 pleased patients in Arizona and his practice constantly increasing. Dr. Pratt has also a large stock of frames and lenses on hand, makes examination free of charge and guarantees all work.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
sCoF1ELD's MAMMOTH MILLINERY

Is located at 142 and IA B. Wash ington. This is one of the largest and best appointed millinery establish ments in the territory. They carry one of the largest stocks and do the largest business, with a good whole sale trade throughout the territory. MT. Scofield has had many years ex- perience both in the east and on the coast. He keeps an able and compe- tent corps of trimmers, and always a choice line of New York and Paris patterns. His policy is broad and lib eral and he prefers to do a very large business on small margin of profit rather than a small business on large profit.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
GOLDBERG BROS.

This house is one of the pioneer houses of Phoenix. MT. Goldberg, ST.. came here over twenty years ago, and after his death the business was car ried on by his sons. under the style of Goldberg Bros. They carry cloth ing, gents furnishing goods, boots, shoes. hats, caps, blankets, trunks, etc. They are doing large business and are genial people tc deal with They also have a free employment bureau to procure work of all kinds free of charge. They are located On the corner of Washington and Firk streets.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
T. F. HUDSON.

A pharmacy noted for it's pure drugs and accurate prescriptions is owned by MT. T. F. Hudson. He has as pretty a store as there Is in the city, stocked with all kinds of drugs, per fumes, toilet articles, etc. A great at traction of his store is the beautiful fountain, built from the Cave Creek onyx One ton was used in making it not only extremely pretty, but very expensive. MT. Hudson's store is To- cated at 26 E. Washington St.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
PHOENIX PLUMBING co.

The above is an incorporated con- cern with a capital stock of 25,0O0 They are sanitary and electric plumb CTS, tin and sheet iron workers and are wholesale and retail dealers in gas, steam and electric. light supplies, stoves, tinware, etc. MT. Charles L.. Coon is the president and general manager; c. H. Edmonson, vice-pres- ident, and w. L. Coon, secretary and treasurer The Phoenix Plumbing Co. is located at No. 30 North Center St.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
STANDARD IRON WORKS.

Located just southwest of the cap7- tol grounds a short distance is what is known as the Standard Iron Works. The proprietors are Messrs. William Grifiths and Albert Icke. They are machinists and foundrymen and do all kinds of foundry work. Their shop is fitted up with all the conveniences for doing the work, and both are experi- enced men in their line. If you want work done call up phone 57 or ad- dress P. O. box 458.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
H. E. PEOPLES.

This we'll known and hustling c1ta- zen of Phoenix, who has just opened a tailor shop for the benefit of his fellow townsmen, was the former owner of the Star Dye works, and is located in the same building with them. He car ries an extensive line of samples from some of the leading Chicago woo1en companies. His motto of quick sales and small profits together with first-class work, is rapidly bringing Tim before the public, and promises to soon give him a good business.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
FRANK FUQUA.

A popular livery barn is located on Fourth avenue between Washington and Adams streets. It is owned and personally managed by MT. Frank Flu qua, an experienced liveryman, and one who furnishes his patrons with nothing but first class rigs. The barn is feed and sale stable as we'll as liy- cry, and MT. Fuqua caters a good deal to the tourist trade. He has fine turn outs for the purpose of driving parties to places of interest Give him call
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
J. c. NORTON, D. V. M.

MT. Norton is a pleasant, well in formed gentleman whose extensive acquaintance with Phoenix people has given him a very large patronage as veterinary surgeon. He understands his business thoroughly and has per formed some very difficult veterinarian surgical operations. Call on him in the Ford hotel block, if in need of like services, and receive prompt and sat iSfactOry attention.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
c. F. LEONARD & co,

The writer desires to make mention of an enterprise that is of importance to the people of both in and out of the city. c. F. Leonard & Co. are one of the leading dealers in fruits, confectionery, nuts, raisins, dates, figs, etc. Their motto is "the best goods at the low est prices,' and by living up to that have built up a trade second to none in the city. They deliver goods to any part of the city and guarantee sat- isfaction. They are located at 37 and 39 East Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-28
DE MUND LUMBER co.

The DeMund Lumber company de- serves special mention as an enterpris- ing institution of Phoenix. The firm is composed of Messrs H. P. DeMund and c. B. DeMund, both experienced lumbermen. MT. A. L. DeMund is also a member of the firm and is the secre- tary of the concern. They are retail dealers in pine and redwood lumber, posts, shingles, boxes, building ma terial of all kinds, moulding and mill work. Their prices are very reason able.