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CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

oldest civilization of the human race
is recorded in the Oldest buildings of
which we have any knowledge Then
follows in order Grecian architecture,
Gothic, the Renaissance and numer-
Gus other classes into which succeed
ing ages are divided until We reach
modern times.
4 modern architect OF Canon City,
who has impressed his individuality
on our buildings is Mr.. c. C. Ritten-
house, who by his skill. good judg-
ment and a careful regard for the
interests entrusted to him, has made
a record In his profession of which he
is Justly proud. His work covers the
whole field of architecture and he has
planned some OF the most prominent
public buildings and handsnmest resi-
dences in the city. conspicuous among
which may be mentioned the Burrage
block, the First Presbyterian church,
the new Mount st Scholastica's S
academy, conducted by the Benedic-
tine sisters. the Frank Smith build
ing, and the elegant new block now
being erected for T. b, Coulter, and
such residences as those of Fred
whipple, ]. d. Biggs, Gilbert Camp
bell. r. f. Rockwell and T. S. Low
ther. Before coming to Colorado Mr..
Rittenhouse was resident of Hast
inEs, Nebraska. and while living there
was the arschitect OF the State In
sane asylum, at Hastings. and also
the court house there, n building cost
ing $4,000. and the Hastings College
building. also the York College build
ing, at York, Nebraska.
Wherever Mr. Rittenhouse has
lived he has taken an active interest
In local affairs. He was mayor two
years and an alderman of the city for
eight years, He is now preparing
plans for residence for himself,
which he will build this season.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

Each suit OF Offices Is provided with
stationary wash bowl supplied at
all times with hot and cold water.
Lavatories are provided on second
floor for both men and women, fitted
with the latest and best sanitary fix
lures.
The entire building is heated by a
steam plant in the basement The
second story of the building is car
ried on cnst iron columns and steel
girders.
The building is faced with red
pressed brick. with white pressed
brick trimmings.
The architects. Messrs. Marian and
Norton. OF Denver. are of the leading
firms of the state. having had a large
and successful practice throughout
the state, as well as in Denver.
Some OF the more important guild.
ings with which they have been con-
nected as architects are the Brown
Palace hotel. Cooper building, Central
Presbyterian church and Central
Christian church, of Denver. besides
numerous other business buildings
and private residences.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

of the most substantial and complete
business buildings Of the city, up-to-
date In every particular. The build
ing has frontage of 88 feet on Main
street and 120 feet on 9Th street, and
is divided. four stories facing on Main
street and extending the full depth of
building. There is a basement under
each store, connected with some by
freight elevators. The access to sec
ond floor Is through broad entrance
and stairway starting from Main steet
on the west side OF the building.
The second floor is divided into suits
OF offices. communicating with wide
corridors.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

Messrs. Thompson & McRay. These
greenhouses are located at Ill Walnut
street, So. Canon, and have now be-
tween 5000 and 5000 feet of glass
in them. In addition they have con-
troll of the conservatory on the Baker
place. which contains 10000 feet of
glass. and contemplate erecting an
addition at an early date. which viii
double their present capacity. The
houses are stocked with a bewildering
display OF flowers and potted plants.
all of which are in the best of con-
dition. They carry full line of cut
flowers. floral designs, potted plants.
etc. and by reason of their immense
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

ries. the results from two acres
of strawberries. After deducting ex-
penses. such as labor, marketing
taxes, etc. in fact every expense con
nected with their production, the
seasons crop, 1899, netted him $500.
$3.50 per acre; the yield from the same
ground in 1900 netted the same
amount and this season is equally
good.
II II be true that IA mans faith is
shown by his works." Mr. Coulter's
confidence In the future of Canon City
is supreme for he has become one
of the largest owners of desirable
real estate in the city. the Arthur
block. with Geo. f. Wrockleff. prom
inent Cripple Creek miner. The
Emery lot. on which Is now situated
Devices Office and the Friek gallery.
The Steinmeyer lot adjoining the Ma.
sonic Temple. each with a frontage of
~ feet on Main street. also with
Geo. Z. wrockloff The Talbot lot.
between the Handy and McGee and
Arthur blocks. with a frontage OF a
feet on Main. upon which block is
now under construction. He is also
erecting three very desirable resi-
dences on lower Main street Mr..
Coulter Ia not only one of our largest
real estate owners. but progressive
and ut the same time conservative
business men. Wherever he has
lived his ability In every way has been
recognised. having been honored with
several important ofices, and his
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

gan the business of a common brick
layer.
How well he has succeeded and his
standing in the community now as an
architect. contractor and builder is
done. He was the architect and
built the A. o. U. w. hall, Catlin
block, the two last additions to the
South Canon school house. and among
other residences those of Mr.. A. E.
Ford and Mr.. G. r. Tanner.
He also did the masonry of the
Postofiice building, the Baptist church
and the Catholic church and parson-
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

The above handsome residence is
located at 525 Macon avenue. is owned
and occupied by DR.. J. NJ. Bradbury.
The doctor is originally from Pike
county. Illinois, from which place he
enlisted In the End Illinois cavalry
in July. 1861, and served three years
and three months during the war OF
the rebellion.
On being honorably discharged he
returned to his old home where he
remained only n short time. however,
before moving to Kansas. Attracted
by the wonderful advantages of Colo
rndo. he moved to- Ros,ta, then to
Salida. ani fourteen years ago he set
tied In CaSon City.
Wherever DR.. Bradbury has lived
he has had the respect and been held
In the highest esteem by his fellow
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

was natural that upon his arrival in
Canon City in 1887, he should take
a position in the front rank in that
line of business. His workmanship
and skill is to be seen all round in
the prominent buildings and elegant
residences which he has built. He
has not confined his operations to
any particular locality. but has ex-
ecuted a large number Of contracts in
the central portion of the city. among
which we may mention the Methodist
church. the Burrage block, the Felter
church. now being erected, and others
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

citizens. as evidenced by his having
been n member of the board of health
OF Salida and w. NJ. of Salida Lodge
No. 81, A. +, & A. NJ. member of
the board of aldermen of Baxter
Springs. Kansas, Mayor of Canon
City in 1899. and member of the
board of health for Ave years.
He has been an active member OF
the Masonic fraternity for "a years
and was II. p. of Canon City Chapter
No. IA In 1892.
As member of the @. A. II, here
he has ever been prominent In its
work. and was post commander for
several terms.
He has been gradually withdrawing
from the active practice OF his pro-
fession for the past few years. and
now does only an ONCE practice at
his residence.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25
T. 3. COULTER.

Nine years ago Mr.. T. b. Coulter
came TO Colorado, and after remain
ing for a time in Denver. Pueblo and
Golden. he selected Canon City as a
place of residence. and four years ago
located here. He Immediately became
interested In fruit growing and owns
a very valuable farm of five and a half
acres. situated within the city limits.
As an evidence of the productiyeness
OF this ground, both for fruit and ber-
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

In the line of residences can be in
cluded those of Mr.. T J. Long and
Mr.. W. A Champion. Mr.. Ward is
progressive man. and the large
amount of work that he has on hand
mt present is an evidence of his enter
prise. energy. thoroughness, and com
pieteness with which he accomplishes
any work lntrusted to him. IL is
this method of business that gives him
the high standing which he occupies
as contractor and builder.
His home at 1916 Main street. is an
attractive one and was built by him
self.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

age. In 1888 he built the school
building at Florence and the Meth
odist church there in 1885.
He is just now finishing up a big
contract in shape of the Record block.
extended mention of which is made in
this issue.
Mr.. Jensen is the proprietor of the
Canon City brick yard. which employs
from Is 10 20 hands and has an out
put of over a million brick, which
find a market in Florence and Cripple
Geek. as well as Canon City. He is
constantly building houses for sale
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

supply are in a position to fill orders
of any magnitude.
The Gate City conseryatories have
built up a splendid trade. their Gus
toners coming from all parts OF the
Cripple Greek district. Fremont
county. and the San Luis valley.
They are unsurpassed In their work
on floral designs, a magnificent ex-
ample of which was Il handsome
pillar shipped to Philadelphia. and
which arrived In splendid condition.
The members of the firm have long
been residents of Canon. Mr.. w. II.
Thompson being one of the Oldest.
They are known and respected by
business by treating their patrons
right Orders by wire receive the
same considerate and prompt atten-
ton as II given In person.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25
FLOWERS IN ABUNDANCE.

At the Gate City conservatories, III
Walnut Street. South Canon
Thompson q MeRay, Proprictors
Phone 622.
Flowers are the sweetest things
that God ever made and forgot to
put n soul into
1t IL qualification to know that
there are few people who do not love
flowers. They are beautiful evil
fences OF natures handiwork. and
so magnificent In their different dc
signs that no artist has yet been able
TO copy them.
The taste OF the people of Canon
City In this direction is shown by the
existence OF the Gate City conser.
vatorics. which are conducted by
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25
ANoERs c. JENSEN.
General Contractor.

The building fever struck Mr..
Anders c. Jensen years ago when he
was a boy in Denmark. and coming
to America when only lad he
started at the bottom in his chosen
line OF business. After remaining for
some time In Iowa and Nebraska he
came to Canon City In 1850. and be-
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

pleasant hour, and it was to meet
this want that the parlors of the above
firm were started. They are located
at 326 Main street, and are attrac-
lively fitted up, there being two of
the finest tables in the state. Order
is maintained at all times, and no ef-
fort is spared on the part of the man
agement to make their place popular
with the public. In addition to the
above feature of their business, they
manufacture all the cigars for their
own trade. and are consequently in
I position to give the best of value
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25
C. C. RITTENHoUsE.
A Leading Architect.

Every race shows that there is
ing, it exists in him as the power of
language exists, and like that, as like
any of his native powers, it may be
developed or remain dormant So
long as 1t remains in this merely
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25
c. M. WARD.

A Prominent Builder and Contractor.
Canon City.
Perfection in any line Of occupation
shows more than a natural ability In
favor OF the specific work. Study.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

reliable and responsible in every way.
He takes great interest in fruit cul-
ture and owns two fine orchards.
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

work. application and unremitting toll
are the only elements which bring last
ing and enduring praise. and without
these principles in ones makeup.
mediocrity is the only accomplish.
mont to which one can lay any claims
OF proficiency. The art OF building.
perhaps, shows them more than any
other occupation, for perfect accuracy
in every detail must be the condition
precedent to all hood buildings. Mr..
C. NJ. Ward. the subject OF this sketch.
has attained the reputation for doing
the work In a manner in accordance
with the contract. both as regards the
material used and the workmanship.
Up to four years ago Mr.. c. NJ.
Ward lived in Pueblo. where he was
recognized as one of the most promi-
nent and reliable contractors, and Il
CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-07-25

prominent identity with Canon City's
growth is a natural consequence of
his making this his home
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1901-02-13

only in part to the demand In the far east
for Mexican dollars, OF which o,ooo, 900 to
100000 were shipped to China in the
last year, to be converted into Chinese
dollars. The Mexican peso contains - ! 10
grains of tine silver, being thus unusually
rich in the white metal, and hence a ia.
vorite with the Chinese. Philippine and
Strait settlers. The demand Is due
also to the increased industrial enter.
prises in Mexico, requiring silver coin for
wages and expenses.
Silver coinage reached its maximum in
1892 with 10000 900 pesos. This de-
creased IN 1907 to 22,ooo 900, and IN 1900
to 10000, 900. The mints during 1900
coined 500 900 pesos monthly. On the
other hand silver exports are increasing.
The maximum in exports In silver in ISo,
reached 46, 900 900 pesos, coincident with
the date OF the first sterling loan con.
tracted bv Mexico. Since that time the
exports have increased, being $1,000 900
pesos in 1897. In 1900 the silver exports
were as follows: Ores, I3 900, 900; bul.
lion, $4,000 900; coin, $4,000, 900. For
the year ending June goth the mlnts ot
the Republic coined 4,,7s4 gold pieces.
having total value OF Ss0o,A32, and
22,os7, ,8o8 silver coins, worth S2I oct, 6,4a3.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1901-02-13
MEXICO,S SILVER COINAGE.
Oriental Demand for its Dollars Raises Price
Of White Metal.

In reviewing the commercial and indus.
trial conditions In the Republic Of Mexico
during 1900, the Bureau of American Re.
publics gives the following figures re.
lating to silver exports and coinage for
the year:
One of the singular movements Of the
year was that OF the exports Of Mexican
silver dollars for the use of other nations.
In China and the Philippines. This not
only drained the Republic OF its medium
Of exchange, but caused an advance In
the price OF silver. The director OF the
Mexican mint says the demand tor Mexi
can silver dollars Is increasing, but the
production of silver is not commensurate
with the demand. The smelters are ship.
ping large proportion Of their output to
the United States, paying the s per cent
export tax. The silver that Is exported Is
argentiferous lead silver, of which the
stock In the banks and stores Of the Re.
public Is 100, 900 900 pesos. The produc.
I tion In 1899 was about 10000 900 pesos.
The present heavy use OF silver Is due
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1901-02-13
A Factor In Transeontinentai Travel.

A Factor In Ifansconttnental Travel.
No one crossing the continent can afford
to cut Salt Lake city from his route. The
attractions Of the place, including the
Mormon Temple, Tabernacle and church
institutions, the great Salt Lake-deader
and denser than the Dead sea In the H0lv
Land-the picturesque environment aud
the warm sulphur and hot springs, are
greater to the square yard than any local.
ity on the American continent. The Rio
Grande Western railway, connecting on
the east with the Denver aud Rio Grande
and Colorado Midland railways, aud on
the west with the Southern Pacific (Cen.
tral rou,e) and Oregon Short Line, Is the
only uanscontinental line passing directly
through Salt Lake City. The route
through Salt Lake City via the Rio Grande
Western railway Is famous all the year
round. On account OF the equitable eli
mate Of Utah and Colorado, it Is just as
popular IN winter as IN summer. Send b
to J. d. Mansfield. 2S3 Washington
street, Portland, or George W. Heintz,
acting general passenger agent, Salt Lake
City, tor a copy OF "Salt Lake City-the
City of the Saints
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1901-02-13
FRENCH COMPANY WINS.
Termination Of Hard Fought Case Over
Flick Bar Mines.

An important mining decision was
handed down by Judge Eakn few days
ago, 1t being In the case of the suit in.
volving the possession Of the Flick Bar
mining property on Snake river. for which,
all told, the French company paid in the
neiehborhood of S6o,o 900.
The decision was IL favor Of the French
company. The case has been in the
courts since 1903. The French company
was represented by Attorney J. l.. Rand,
OF this city, who has made a stubborn
fight for his clients.
The suit was brought by Z. A. Ste
phenS, S.Brite and others to regain pos.
session Of the claim on forfeiture of con.
tract, the plaintiffs claiming that the prop.
erty should revert to the original owners
In case Of a forfeiture.
It appears from the statement of the
case that the sum Of $4,000 should be
paid for certain claims, upon patent be.
Ing secured for the same The company
paid something over $4,000, leaving a
balance Of something less than $500.
Part Of the ground, IS acres, was contest.
ed and no patent was issued therefor.
The company therefore refused to pay the
balance Of the $4,000.
The following are the salient points u
the decision:
"There Is not evidence before the court
of the value of the said fifteen acres Of the
said unnamed claim, or OF the value placed
upon the same In the purchase thereof,
other than pro rata Of purchase price Of
the whole ground, and this pro rata Of
said fifteen acres would exceed In value
the amount tthis time Of the unpaid pur.
chase price Of the property.
"That the patenting Of the mining
ground was a condition upon which the
final payment should become due aud
payable, and the failure Of the trustee to
obtain patent to the said fifteen acres Of
the unnamed claim was not the fault Of
the defendant Wood, or Of the Flick Bar
Placer Mining company.
"That there Is no breach Of contract by
the defendants that entities the plaintiffs
to forfeiture of the contract, or a recon.
veyance of the property, or II there were
such forfeiture, or right to rescind the
contract, 1t could on.y be claimed upon the
repay by the plaintiffs to the defend.
ants OF the purchase orice, less the dam
ages suffered in consequence Of the breach,
as there is no forfeiture of the purchase
price under this contract In case OF fail.
ure to perform.
"That the plaintiffs should take moth.
ing by their complaint in this suit, and
that the defendants should have decree
for their costs and disbursements.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1901-02-13

Location blanks for sale N this ottii e
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-27
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago, Oct. 26-Wheat experienced
a dull market with lower tendencies.
Trade was local and longs were in
cIined to let go of their holdings and
settle up deals over Sunday. Unre-
sponsive cables started the selling, De-
cember opening a shade to 1s6Ac low
er, at Use TO 711zc. Drouth news still
continued to arrive from Argentina,
but with no response at Liverpool this
had little effect Opposed against this
slight bearish factor was the news of
relief from the drouth in the south
west and infOrma ton that as soon as
the fax crops were out of the way
the northwestern movement would be-
sin again. To this was added PROOF ia
the way of increased northve=teru re-
ceipts today. On these condi lions De
cember Sagged off to 711sc, Helped by
heavy liquidation by one or two prom
inent local bulls. Near the end of the
short session, however, news of ship
ments for Russian ports brought on a
reaction and shorts covering brought
December back to it's highest opening
price. closing easy, sc lower at 711aQ
11sc.
Trade in the corn pit was narrow
and rather quiet In the main it held
| fairly steady. December closed Is a
| &c up at SIC.
| Oats showed independence of the
/ other grains under the influence of inn
/ proving cash situation. December
closed sc higher at 361zc.
| Provisions were almost dead, there
/ being only enough business to estab-
/ lish quotations. Prices were slightly
! market, and January pork closed ~
! 471zc down, ribs 21zc lower and lard
| &C lower
The leading futures ranged as follows
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-10-27
BUSF lSS AND
FINANCIAL NEWS
Good Bank Statement Causes
Rally in Market.
STRENGTH IN SOME STOCKS
BIG INCREASE IN THE HOLD
TNGs OF TIE BANKS.
STRENGTH IN SOME STOCKS

New FORK, oct. 26.-There was hest
Eating, irregular stock market today
until the appearance Of the bank state
ment on the tape. The unexpected in
creas- - the cash reserves of the banks
of 81. 592 500 prompted the bears TO
cover their short lines and rally the
market generally to above last nights
figures, although the net changes gem
orally will be seen to be insignificant.
Ihere was positive Independent
-ltrength in Missouri Pacific which ad-
vanced It points above last night.
There was no news TO explain the
movement and the sympathetic effect
upon allied stocks was slight PeO-
pies Gas made a good recovery from
recent weakness. st. Paul was active
and fiuctuating and received the full
benefit Of the late covering Amalga-
mated Copper was heavy throughout
with news of the shutting down of the
cOmDan.'S mines and in the late deal
ings the stock broke 2k under last
night interrupting the recovery else
where and making the closing irvegu-
lar.
The source Of the receipt of cash by
the banks is "a mystery, as known
movements IF money indicated a loss
of upward of $500. 600 for the week.
The loan item reflected the continuance
of re-bOrrowfng by debtors who are
statement of the Bank of Germany
shows recuDeration IN cash resources
Of over So 600 coo, with a reduction of
loans and contraction of note issues of
about equa amounts. but sterling eX-
change declined in Berlin again today.
indicating continued pressure OF gold
there There remains some require
ments 70 be filed at New York for re-
mittances to London on account of sub
sCriptiOns TO the issue of cOusols. in
Stallments on which is due Nov. l. The
question of gold exports from New
York next wee.t is, therefore. an open
one
After falling into a lethargic condi-
dOn early in the week, the stock mar
ket developed a degree of activity and
strength later. The buying which was
responsible for this advance was large
and concentrated in it's source and con-
gested in a few stocks, shifting from
day TO day from one group to another
The movement was initiated in Chi
cagO & Northwestern stocks, shifting
thence into the Vanderbilts generally
then into St. Paul. Union and Southern
Pacific and the industrials ard Their
into the cOalers. The specialties have
moved Independently as is usual in
periods of irregularity in the general
market.
A notable feature of the market was
the evident predOminating professional
character of the operations. Commits
sion houses which usually operate OF
orders from the general speculative,
public have been conspicuOusly in the
background during the week. TIL,
brokerage houses usually employed by
the great financial interests in tn,
street have executed large orders OF