davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
OLSON FURNITURE co.

r HIS ia one of the prominent bust
ness establishments Of Brigham
City. The manager, j. p. Olson,
Is a man of tireless energy and unusual
business push and ability.
This company carries a stock OF fur
niture which embraces every article
necessary TO the complete furnishing
of a modest cottage or pretentious
mansion, from cellar to garnet. Chairs,
rockers, tables, parlor sets, bed room
sets, iron beds, rugs, carpets, linoleums,
etc. etc, may here be found to suit
the taste and purse Of any purchaser.
A large and excellent stock of second
hand furniture Is carried, and patrons
are often enabled to exchange second
hand articles in part payment for new
goods, 10 excellent advantage.
This company keeps on hand n fine
assortment OF the celebrated Stewart
ranges, and Vortex hot blast heating
stoves. II also carries the renowned
Monarch malleable range, the American
Beauty range, and several other makes
This store Is In the business center
OF the town, 2S north Main street. II
Is an establishment that possesses an
enyiahle reputation for fair and honor
able dealing. and well deserves the lib
eral patronage II receives.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

r HE mercantile establishment Of r.
l.. Fishburn 81 Sons Is one OF
the largest ana best known busl-
ness houses IN northern Utah. It's foun-
der, Mr. Robert J.. Fishburn. native
OF England, entered mercantile life
nearly 40 years ago, when he became
connected with the old cooperative
store in Brigham City. He held a re-
sponsible position in that establish
mont Tor many years. In the year 1890
he engaged In business on his own ac-
count, and later formed a partnership
with his sons, Robert L., Jr., Frank
W., A. n, and ]. A.
The firm has had career OF steady
growth and uninterrupted prosperity.
1t owns the real estate II occupies,
which consists OF two commodious
buildings adjoining, located in the bus
iness center OF Brigham City, It's es-
adjustment might be termed a de-
partment store. and includes the fol-
lowing departments; Clothing and
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
KNUDSEN Bros
FRUITS AND PRODUCE,

PROBABLY no single dealer or firm
in the entire state OF Utah ships
larger quantities of native fruits In
season than does the Brigham City
arm OF KpIdsen Bros. In this paru-
oular line this firm heads all compet-
tors In the entire iutermountain regioh'
The firm consists OF Charles w. and
John G. knudsen, both OF them llte
long residents of Brigham city, ana
sons Of one OF the early. settlers or tho
town. About the year 1887 they went
from Brigham city 10 Butte, Montana;
where they engaged IN the fruit anu
produce business, But In 1898 they r..
turned TO their home town ana null.
their present store, q ccmmodlouN
structure on Main street, in the busl-
ness center In n small way at irs'
they bought fruits from local pTouut
ers and shipped the same, principaIiy
to points In Idaho and Montana Inei,
business grew rapidly. and IN apou..
two years from the date they ~.
opened business in Brigham CITY, tn"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

in great variety as to quality and price.
The stock and assortment of school
shoes are especially full.
In addition to the above departments
OF their establishment, the firm OF r,
L. Fishburn & Sons does a heavy bus
mess in the raising and shipping OF
fruits. IT owns an immense peach ORCH
ard, which this year produced three
carloads OF fruit OF superior quality
Al the state fair this year, this firm
was awarded the first prize for specl-
mems OF the Alberta peach, which grew
in it's orchard
Besides It's own product this firm this
year shipped number Of carloads OF
peaches and other fruit. purchased from
growers in Brigham City and vicinity.
Not content with the great volume OF
business II does in Brigham City. this
firm has recently established a branch
store in the new town OF Tremonton,
some Is miles northwest of Brigham
city, and about eight miles north by
west from Bear River city and 4 few
miles south OF Garland, This branch
store will carry full lines OF general
merchandise, and viii be a great con-
Venience TO the people in the district
In which Il IS located the popula ton of
which Is rapidly increasing. II Will
furnish them all kinds of supplies in
the way of clothing. dry goods. gro
cerles, shoes, etc. ana viii handle the
fruit they produce. The building IN
which this store is located l. 30X15 feet
in size and Is Of cement blocks 1t
was built this season and Is hand
some structure. J. ~ Flshburn IS In
charge,
TO tell the people of Boxeder county
that this firm has first class rcputa-
ton for fair hnd honorable dealing
would be entirely supernuOus. It's name
IS a household word among them.
Twice they have honored at the polls
ono Of its members, Hon. Frank w.
Fishburn, by electing him to the Leg
islature. lie IS a member of the Lewis
aud Clark commission. X. L. FYshburn,
Jr, X chairman Of the school board of
Brigham City and A. w. Fishburn Ia
manager Of the local Retail Merchants
association.
The long experience this firm has had
in general mercantile business, en-
ables II to buy to the best possible adj
vantage, and TO select goods best
adapted to the requirements of the
public of this section; while its am
pie capital and gilt edge credit secure
for II from wholesale houses In the
east, the best possible terms and prices
It's customers share these advantages
Dealers IN domestic fruits In Utah
idaho, Montana. Wyoming and Nevada
can depend upon getting the best at
the lowest prices from this firm.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

front that imparts to II an air Of
cheerfulness and elegance.
The bedrooms are light, airy and
cheerful, and are very nicely furnish
ed Every one IL an outside" room.
The house is provided with all mod
ern conveniences, such as baths, lava
tories, steam heat in every room, etc.
1t has two large sample rooms for the
accommodation of commercial travel
ers, who make II their headquarters.
The proprietor, Mr.. Il, Kaiser, Is n
born Bonface. and knows by instinct
Just what to do for the comfort and
convenience Of his guests. He Is one
OF the best known and most popular
landlords In this section Of the coun-
try, and before locating here had sew
en- years experience in managing first
class hotels in san Francisco.
All who read this and are likely to
have occasion to visit Brigham City
should make a mental note of the mer-
its OF the Hotel Utah-na,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
DAVID R0SENBAUM,
MERCHANT.

~ NE Of the largest and handsomest
| stores in Brigham City is that
- of David Rosenbaum. It is in the
center Of the business district, 3S Main
street as good a stand as there Is III
town, and Is large and well arranged
salesroom.
The establishment has three general
lines or departments, namely, clothing,
gents furnishings, aud shoes, and In
each department win be found a full
assortment The clothing department
Includes suits varying In price and
quality from those adopted for the
every day wear of farmer or mechanic
TO the finest textures In fit, style and
pattern the most fastidious customer
can find here just what he wants. while
the purchaser who desires something
cheaper, or for everyday wear. Is sure
to be pleased with the display he will
find here
A complete stock OF gents furnish
ings, including underwear and shirts In
great variety, hats, gloves, neckwear,
and the thousand and one articles that
pertain to a gentleman's wardrobe, Is
carried. These goods are all fresh and
stylish.
The shoe department embraces a
great variety Of footwear for men,
women and children. School shoes are
a speciality A leading feature Of this
department Is the famous SELF shoe for
men, which hts wears and pleases bet
ter than any other shoe in this mar
ket
MIR. Rosenhaum Is a born merchant,
as was his father before him, lie WAS
In business IN Logan for many years,
but removed 10 Brigham city, his ma
tive town, in june, 1899 Ever since that
date his trade has grown steadily AMI
he has prosporea lie Is a iudicioue
buyer Is safe ana conservative IN his
business methods, and possesses a gilt
edge credit lie recently received a
heavy shipment Of shoes for spyine
trade with a dating for April next a
favor and mark Of confidence he neither
asked nor expected,
Mr. Rosenbaum has ample capital for
the requirements OF his business. end
has built up an envlable reputation for
honorable dealing and fair and cour'
teous treatment Of hts customers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
CHRISTENSEN & KNUDSEu

n NE of the largest and bara..
sales rooms In Brigham c,,''
that of Christensen & KnuN s -
VINO deal In house furnishing gooa.
Kitchen utensils, tinware crocksr,.
queehsware, glassware, etc. Tho -, N
OK these classes of goods which M. 'oeN
carries Is very large and We'll ssi.a n'n
10 very good advantage. F'ayea
The firm also CARRIES lane.
,, StoLtl's goods including guns nv,
ballplayers goods. sportsman 1 w. ana
apparel etc. This estahltel ,menlhS
lines. '' une these
a stock Of bicycles and blcvclo ..,
urles is also cltTied. and a NH " eul
tapie ana pocket cutlery is ono ~,
PROMINENT features Of the estal1i.h'
mont. 'N"'i9Il''
III connection with their store ,hi.
lliln conducts The only shooting eli. liz
~ IN Brigham city, which * "a et Sa'.p'
ligh class institution. and has fla - wv,
best modern equipment. n ,1so WY
duets n strictly high class b3wjipo
Enlistment which has the besi nil,s,
Va pc state without am exception ''
The firm has "a stove dep9ifman, 10.
which are carried different makss' w
iaNorite heating stoves ana kiforS'
ranges, a speciality is made of nm.
Quick Meal range, wv
This firm Is one OF the most ept.,
prMing in the town ANA il is eXtremnl,.
LIBERAL TO its patrons. ii org14Io,'.l,..
announces that every customer ,,
matter now small the purchase VIII
receive q valuable premium: and a gs,'
months ago, it offered, ia n LANCE sa
vertisement IN q local paper TO Mica
to every person who would sn-er g.,
store on q certain day. q nice prcsep,
no matter whether the recipient nado
purchase or not.
This freehearted policy has made IN,
firm Immensely popular in Brigham,
city and vicinity. and has contribute
much TO the growth OF It's businosy
which has been rapid and extensive
The members OF the firm, C. O. Chrl,-
Jensen and w, o. Knudsen. are Efa.
long residents OF Brigham CITY. wher,
they are extremely popular socially Ys
Well as In a business way. Each ~
them possesses an excellent Reputation
for ability aud integrity, and there /,
no doubt that they have before them "a
career Of success in the mercantile
world. They are certainly entitled IN
the confidence and patronage they en-.
Joy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

- HIS Is a partnership created in
1897 1t carries a stock amounting
To about $4,000.
Mr.. Oleen n. Stohl is general man
ager OF the business. His policy is en-
terprising. yet conservative, and he is
noted for the fairness and courtesy
with which he treats his patrons.
The establishment is located in the
north half of the above building. and
occupies four floors. 1t has one of the
largest and finest salesrooms of any
furniture house in the state, and car
ries a large assortment Of cheap, me-
dlum and expenive furniture. carpets
linoleum, etc.
Here may be found kitchen furniture,
bedroom sets. dining tables and chairs.
sideboards. dressers. chiffoniers. rock
ers. and any other article necessary to
furnish either n cottage or a manslon
while selections may be made as to
price that viii suit the purses of the
poor, the well-to-do or the wealthy.
An especially large assortment Of
iron bedsteads is kept on hand aud
the carpet department Is also well
stocked with various grades Of carpets.
rugs and llnoIeums. In fact the estab-
lishment as whole has decidedly
metropolitan appearance; and any res
ident of BoXelder county who goes or
sends 10 Ogden or Salt Lake for any
article Of furniture under the impress
sion that he cannot procure what he
wants IN Brigham City, makes mis-
take.
The undertaking department OF this
institution Is a very important feature.
1t embraces a large variety Of collins
and caskets and good stock Of UNI
dertakers goods.
A full line OF Majestic ranges Is car
ried. This make was awarded the first
prize az the Worlds Fair at st. Louis
last year. and at the Exposition at
Portland this year. Parties who con-
template purchasing a kitchen range
ought TO look into the merits OF the
Majestic before making a selection. a
line Of cheaper ranges, and a variety
of hot blast and other heating stoves
are kept in stock
This establishment also carries a full
line of wall paper. embracing a great
variety OF patterns aud prices a drap-
cry department, which embraces a fine
variety Of lace curtains portiers.
shades. etc.
The low expenses connected with
the management Of the business make
II possible to sell goods at prices lower
than those asked by dealers I'm larger
towns, and purchasers residing In or
within teamlnE distance OF Brigham
City make a further important saving
In the matter of freight
These advantages. coupled with the
high character this institution main
tains for fair and honorable dealing.
which gives every customer the strong
est assurance that he is getting what
he is paying for ard the full value OF
his money. are convincing reasons why
the people OF Brigham City and vicin-
ity should patronise this house.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
J. H. B0TT & SONS,
MARBLE WORKS, ETC.
VERY nice display Of gravestonel

A VERY nice display Of gravestones
Y and monuments is exhibited at
the marble works Of ]. II. Bot.
on North Main street, nearly one block
north of the court house.
There are stones adapted for the
graves of little children, and monu-
ments for adults. The variety which
is shown embraces memorials suited
for the graves of the rich and the poor.
the distinguished and the obscure.
stones OF modest cost, or OF elaborate
design and workmanship according 10
the taste and circumstances of the
purchaser may be selected.
Citizens OF BoXelder county who de-
sire to erect memorials over the
graves OF dear departed ones may here
procure what they desire at moderate
cost, and at the same time patronIze
a worthy home industry.
These marble works have a fine water
power and manufacturing plant, in
Guiding modern machinery, so that
gravestones and monuments OF the
finest kinds are manufactured on the
premises, from the rough stone.
The establishment also turns out all
kinds OF cut stone, such as sills llntels.
etc, for buildings; and It also manu-
features all kinds Of iron fence. having
the necessary machinery and appli-
ances for this class OF work
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
UTAHNA HOTEL.

r HIS is a hotel that reflects credit
on Brigham city, and is the best
In the city, or, for the matter OF
that, in Boxelder county. II Is located
in the heart of the business center, Is
new and cOmmOdious, and was designed
with a view TO making a flrst-class
modern hotel.
1t is conducted on the European plan.
The menu is excellent the cuisine Is
in charge Of a thoroughly competent
chef the service Is always satisfactory,
and the prices are very reasonable.
The dining room has splendid glass
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF BRIGHAM CITY.

u n Dec. Q. 1901, the First National
| Bank of Brigham City opened It's
doors to the public. The direc.
tors purchased the above building and
lifted up the southeast part into a very
coy and couN enient banking room.
built an extensive vault, and secured
burglar proof safe
The directors are: Lucius A. Snow.
James Nelson, Oleen y. Stohl, Peter
NJ. Hansen, John l.. Edwards, $. n,
Lee, Alma Nelson. Lorenzo ~ Stohl,
John u. Peters.
From the beginning the bank
adopted n prudent and conservative
policy, and wise selection on the part
OF the directors of Lorenzo y. Stohl as
president and John D. Peters as CASH
ier placed It's affairs In such hands as
assured its success from the first
one year from the time of IT'S first
opening, the company had on deposit
Sl33, 1913 05. and the growth Of the bank
since then is best shown by the follow.
ing table,
Dec, 10, 1902, total deposits .slS$29S,o5
Dec. 10, 1903, 1851, ~
Dec. 10, 1904, 209l9i9,lt
Dec, 10. 1905, 33S,OQ0,0 90
Accounts were solicited from resi-
dents Of Brigham City and n persistent
and intelligent effort made to secure
outside accounts with considerable sue
cess
\ savings department IS opened and
small home savings bank issued 10
deposltors who use 1t to save small
amounts which eventually find their
way to the bank vaults. Little and
often fills the purse" Is the slogan, and
this department is a very important
one. Five per cent interest on savings
deposits Is offered as an inducemert
and the response is liberal
The fact that it Is national BANK,
together with the public confidence en-
joye1 by the officers and directors, has
contributed 10 IT, success. with q
capital of $4,000 and q surplus Of }lQ-
600 the bank stands today one OF ~
best regulated ana strongest banks ID
that part OF the state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

;>ss>1aasssssssss2ssss>>S>esssssSss>>>>sS

popular books from leading publishing
houses magazines and periodicals, daily
papers and a full line of stationery.
Socially. Mr.. Eddy is very popular,
and he Is always a leading spirit IN
movements for the public welfare, He
has ample capital for the requirements
of his business; his credit is the highest,
and he has built up an enyiable repu-
tation for fair and honorable dealing.
Special attention is directed to the
large and elegant assortment OF fancy
goods. such as albums, manicure sets
and many other articles suitable for
holiday gifts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

Brigham City has the most perfect
electric light plant In the state, Other
towns IN Utah and Idaho, who con-
template installing an electric light
plant. frequently send representatives
here 10 examine this plant and make
notea.
The power for generating electricity
Sc obtained from BoSeller creek which
Rows through the canyon east Of the
town. Tho waters Of this stream are
conveyed one ana oue-half miles IN
wooden stdye uipe. 80 inches IN d.
ameter, 20 the power house which Is
located near the mouth OF the canyon,
and about two miles from the center
OF the city
The distributing system covers the
entire city, and even extends into the
fields surrounding II; and every ap-
pAeant Tor light Ia supplied. The prices
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
ST0Hl FURNITURE co.
OF BRIGHAM CITY.

r HIS is a partnership created in
1897 1t carries stock amounting
10 about $4,000.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-01
CLOSE OF THE CAMPAIGN

The following statement by John
J. Hanbcrg, chairman Of the Repnb'
lican committee on organization, puts
the situation In nutshell at the close
of the campaign: "'rhc close OF the
week marks the end of all hope Of
Democratic success. Thousands or
conservative Democrats have become
alarmed at the prospect Of the great
increase In their taxes which would
follow the expenditure of many NIL
lions Of dollars for the purchase Of
the traction companies properties
and their uncXplrel franchise rights,
and will vote for John Maynard Har-
Ian In order to get squire deal. The
independent voters are sOlidly support
Ing Mr., Harlan and rendering most
valuable aid in this campaign. He
will also get, Of course, tne solid Re
publican vote of this city, so that his
election by sweeping majority is as
surcd.'
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-01
IMPORTANCE OF ALOERMANiC
ELECTIONS.

While the central and enSrOsslng
feature or the spring campaign II tho
nlayoralty election, the people should
not forget or overlook the Importance
of clecting the very best available
men to the City Council. All tho in.
dlcatiOns are that tho next two gears
will be among the most important IN
the history OF Chicago. Matters Of
tremendous interest and importance to
the people of Chicago will have to b"
taken up and handled during the per-
iod in question, and the City Council
will have large IL not actually II
dominating share In this work, II
therefore behoovcs the people to use
great care In making their selections
for aldermen, and in voting 50 that
none but good ana trustworthy men
shall be placed on guard.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-01
SOME OF THE KINKS IN MUNiCi-
PAL DIVINE RSHiP.

Did il ever strike those thcorlZers
who shout so loudly about the bless
tngs of municipal ownership that 1t Is
much more probable that immediate
ownership and operation of the street
railways would bankrupt the city than
that it would enrich it, and that the
strongest kind Of argument that this
is 80 exists under their very eyes il
they care To look at it.
In the first place there are 5000
city employees, for payment for whose
transportation the city now makes ar
engagements with the street car com
panies, but who under municipal OWN
ership would have to he carried free,
These sixteen thousand employees have
an average Of ten relatives each, for
every one of whom they would con-
trive by one means or another u find
free transportation.
The number OF street car conductors
on the various surface lines i in the
aeigiborhood Of two thousand. All Of
these men would 90 on the city pay
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1905-04-01

rolls at very considerably increased
wages. because under a municipal
ownership administration the wages of
all City Hail employees would he die
tated aud fixed by walking delegates
as they never were before.
Now everybody who has any knOwl-
edge of the history of graft In the
City Hall must have an idea of the
careful ana faithful manner in which
the average ward heller. who wOull
be- the average conductor. would col
lect and ring up every fare and ac-
count for it to the city. The public
would be very gulllble indeed II II
could be whecdled into believing that
the horde Of cheap grafters whose
spoliations for years have brought the
very name of municipal government
In Chicago into disrepute and disgrace
throughout the world would be likely
TO stop at knocking down fares In the
street cars. II from this class of men
the street ear conductors We're to he
chosen under any new regime tand
they certainly would under municipal
ownership the city would he lucky II
it got thirty per cent of the ear fares
paid by the public.
or course the city would provide
spoilers" but the spoilers OF TIT
municipal ownership administration
would he like the paving inspectors
the brick inspectors, the cement In
spectors. the aileyway inspectors. til,
water pipe extension inspectors. thu
boiler inspectors. the ward inspectors
who from time immcmOrial have bee!
supposed to be spoilers In the Inter
ests of the city AMI the public. In
who. with such few exceptions tina
they but prove the rule. have Away
been ready to "stand In" Oh the graf
and bctray the public.
| Besides all this. there would he IN
limited fields for grating In tn
purchase of supplies. In repairs. II
crooked contracts. Poor material am
worse service would he the order .
the day, n possible result being
heavy crop OF accidents with resultnn
loss OF life and property, which, com
bincd with a systematic ana whole
sale graft, would leave the system o
municipal ownership Of street rail-
ways n frishtful burden, that woul
prove n veritablc milestone around III
neck Of the city, bankrupting 1t an
cursing the public. Ultimate munic
pal ownership is an entirely diffcrcn
proposition, as that Is sane AMI pra'
tlcable. II would give thoughtful me
an opportunity to study ont n mean
for installing 1t In way really ben,
fetal to the people