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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-07
Fir Wood Wanted.

From 200 to 500 cords OF dry fir wood
wanted. Apply to Salem, Falls City
q Western Railway Co.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-07
Oak Posts For Sale.

White oak posts for sale. CoCHRANE
& BLACK, Mutual phone Black 81. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-07
Organ For Sale.

Good organ for sale at bargain
Inquire here. If
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-07

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
United States Land Office,
Portland, OFegt n,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-05-07

ALGERNON s. DRESSER,
Register.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
{. RosenWaId & Son

A substantial and e%nterprising hrm
and one at The best known and ia
tro lized Is hat OF T.. Rosenwald
a son. a pioneer firm of Las Vegas.
having been established In 1852, the
founders being J. and r. Rosenwald.
They carry M Of the largest stocks
of dry goods. clothing aud mems
AMI ladies' furnishings In the territory
fhcy occupy four store rooms and
two ware rooms on the Plaza and
command a large trade from through
out this section as a result OF carry
ing reliable goods which are sold al
fep ionable prices, and being apprcci-
dttNe Of their customers patronage.
Tho senior member OF this wen
KIN wn nrm H. Mr.. y. RusenWald, one
he founders. who has FOR upwards
forty years been n representative
cit zen of this community and an inn
tant factor in It's u%pbuilding. As
q J lsiness man and citizen none stand
hlrh her I'm public regard Cecilio Ro-
senWHld q son ~ the Junior member
OF the firm and It's active manager.
lie e. an active. Widc-aWakc young
inoss man. aud has the regard anf
Of the people Mr.. Roscn-
wa q Is president of the board of ed
ucs ton and the excellence OF the pub
To- school system of Las Vegas Is
due 60 biz uutirlng efforts
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
M~argaritO Romero

A Heading and public spirited citi-
zen of Las Vegas Is margarine Romero
who is az the head Of the Romero
Mercantile company. one of the pio-
neer firms of this community. who
enjoy a large patronage. This well
known and popular firm carry a large
and assorted stock of dry goods and
ladies' ana gents furnishings, occupy
five large store rooms and transact a
large volume of business. Mr.. Romero
Is al all times at the forefront of any
proposition that has for It's object the
building up and advancement Of the
city. II was his enterprise and push
that made possible the construction
of the Las Vegas Railway. and Pow
err company. he being one Of the orig
inal in%corporators. To him is also due
the establishment of El Porvenir. New
MeNico's greatest pleasure resort. the
beautiful mountain resort located 16
miles northwest OF the city amid the
grand scenery of the Hot Springs Cam
Non, Here MI. Romero has built an
up-to-date modern hotel. costing S12.-
uOo where the public are afforded
the best of accommodations amid sur
%roundings that are picturesque and in
wing This L. a favorite and popu-
lar summer resort of not only the cit
liens of Las Vegas. but of the terri
tory. BESIDES being a successful bust
ness man Mr.. Romero is popular with
his fellow citizens. commanding the
and esteem of "A large circle
friends and acq%uaintances not only
In Las Vegas but throughout the ter
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
CoorS Lumber Company

one Of the largest. best eI qLiped
and conducted lumber yards in the
southwest is that Of the Coors Lum-
Der company. with headquarters in
this city. The company mi lntains
large and c-ommodious yards centrally
located with excellent shipping facili-
Ties and carry at an times complete
stocks OF lumber, sash. doors and
builders Ia DWARF. In addition they
carry up-to-date stocks OF paints. oils.
glass. wallpaper. roofing material. ce-
ment and lime. They are wholesale
and retail dealers and enjoy a large
ana growing trade from throughout
this section. The president and man
ager of this enterprising firm is II.
9. Coors, a leading business man and
representative citizen OF the Meadow
CITY. The large patronage and trade
enjoyed by this firm Is greatly due
10 the business push and energy dis
played by It's president and manager.
Coors is president of the south
western Savings, Loan and Building
association and an active member OF
the Commercial club. He has great
faith in the future of Las Vegas and
Is one of her public spirited citizens.
has many friends n is popular.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
ana citizen none stand higher in this
Charles IIfeId Company

A leading and representative firm
OF Las Vegas and the largest whole
sale firm t~ransacting business IN
New Mexico, both IN stocks carried
and in yolumne Of business transact
ed, ~ the well known and old estab-
lished firm OF Charles Ilfeld COM
pany, established 40 years ago and
whose trade extends throughout the
territory. They are wholesalers Of
general merchandise, carrying large
and assorted stocks Of everything sold
by the merchants. The business hac
a modest beginning, but by shrcwd
and progressive management and The
adoption Of successful business moth
DDS by It's founder and moving spirit.
Charles Ilfeld, the business from Al
small beginning has yearly expanded
and grown to m Of large proportions.
This large institution has won The
and patronage Of ) customers
by establishing a reputation for hand
ling goods Of the best quality. a
square deal to all. and q standing for
second TO none. Its com
modiOus store building IN this city
and its warehouses adjoining carry
immense stocks of goods. Goods Va
'arloads are delivered at its doors and
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

stocks of fine jewelry, diamonds,
watches and cut glassware TO be
found In the west. The stocks car
ried in all departments IN not eX-
celled by any stock In this line in the
southwest. Mr.. Taupert, makes a
speciality of the manufacture Of Me =
lean filigree jewelry and in this de-
partment are employed skilled work
men, who turn out jewelry of hand
some design. Through the medium
Of a catalogue he does a large mail
order business throughout the United
states. MI. Taupert is one of the
best known and most popular bust
ness men of this growing city and Is
enterprising and pub~lic-spirited. HL
store Is literally ~patronized by the
people Of this city. among whom he
stands high as "A business man and
citizen. He Is the local watch in
spector for the santa Fe system and
maintains a complete repair depart
in the watch. jeWelry and opti-
line In the latter Of which he is
fully equipped for grinding Of all
Mr.. Taupert Is a thorough
master OF al branches Of the jewelfy
business. derived from practical
aud years Of experience.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Investment Corporation

a leading and representative real
estate firm of Las Vegas Is that known
as the Investment and Agency corpo-
ration. which makes "a speciality Of
handling real estate Including bust
ness, residence and farm property.
the placing of loans and acting as
financial agents for individuals. es-
tatcs and corporations. They make a
speciality Of Investments for non-resi-
dents and looking after their inter
tsts. They have the exclusive hand
ing sale of a great deal Of val
liable property in the city and farm
lands I'm the famous Las Vegas grant
adjacent to the city. They have q
number of good bargains that appeal
To the conservative buyer and invest
pr. Tho members Of the corporation
are among the leading and repre-
sentative business men of the Citt. Its
officers are, +. " Pierce. president.
III. w. Kelly. vice president. \. A.
Jones, VICE president and counselor.
j. ~. stewart. treasurer. George \
Fleming, secretary and manager Of
this reliable company and sccretar,
OF the Las Vegas Commercial club. g.
a progressive young business man
and "A valuable citizen who has done
ana Is doing a great deal towards
pushing his home town 10 the front.
Parties contemplating locating in Las
Vegas or Who are looking for invest
meuts In this section VIII ina IL 90
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

Of the business and financial world
than the san Miguel National bank
Of Las Vegas. which has behind II an
enviable record Of 20 years OF uccess
full and progressive management. Es-
tablished in 1879 BY well known rep
rtssentative and conservative business
men. IL has been a success from the
start. commanding the patronage OF
the business and professional men.
The s~tocknien, n public generally.
Its officers and directors are among
the best known and influential citi-
zens Of this city and territory. Its
president. j. NJ. Cunningham, Is one
Of the builders OF Las Vegas, public
spirited and Influential. Its vice
president T. Frank Springer. president
u the famous Maxwell Land Grant
company. and one OF the most prom
inent citizens OF New Mexico. It's
able cashier. u. II. Hoskins. Is one
Of the city's most successful business
men. who for years has been active
IN promoting its best interests. lie
has a thorough and practical know
ledge OF banking IN all its branches
and ~ popular with the people. The
has a paid up capital Of $780,
600, and a surplus and undivided
profit account Of $50, 2G4.0T. Its de-
ppslts are 1918. 297.3g. and It's loans
s~65S,573.S3, facts that bespeak for
themselves successful management.
L conducts a general banking bust
less. anording patrons every facility
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Mills Abstract Company

The Mills Abstract company estab
lished in 1883. with headquarters 4
this city is one the best known and
reliable companies OF its kind trans
acting business in the territory. I
has a capital Of S50.00O and makes
specially Of furnishing complete AM
reliable abstracts of title TO properil
and land in San Miguel county. Thl
company's abstracts are absOluteh
correct and are furnished by men VII,
have a thorough practical knowledgl
of the eabstract business. derived
from practical experience and know.
ledge. Its charges are reasonable. By.
ron 7. Mills. the secretary and man
OF this company. Is recognized
as one of the most skillful abstract
men i'm the southwest. This COMPANY
invites correspondence with persons OF
corporations who desire abstracts Of
title to property i'm san Miguel cOun-
~ and are in position to render
prompt and satisfactory service. Mr..
Mills stands high both as a successful
business man and citizen in this com
munity where he has been a resident
Tor upwards of twenty wears
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
A.. H. Harris

The Hurts Real Estate company,
conducting a real estate business is
one OF the best known and reliable
firms doing business In Las Vegas.
From "A long residence and familiarity
with local conditions Mr.. A. Ii. Harris,
its capable manager. is posted as to
property values, including business
business residence. farm and ranch
lands. They have property for sale
suiting all tastes and means. This
enterprising firm ~transacts a general
real estate business. ~solicits cores
pondence and gives prompt attention
to all business entrusted to its care.
The firm makes a specially Of handling
Mesa farm lands on the famous Las
Vegas Land Grant and has a number
OF large tracts OF grazing land. Be
ides, being a successful real estate
man. thoroughly experienced in the
business Mr.. Harris is a progressive
and public spirited citizen of Las We
gas and this section Of the territory
is whose future he expresses great
faith. lie ~solicits correspondence and
takes pleasure IN answering an letters
Of inquiry This firm are exclusive
agents for some Of the best real es-
tate holdings in Las Vegas and vicin-
ffE
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
R.. A. Morley

A leading citizen of Las Vegas and
n Of the first 10 recognize and pro-
phesy that the Mesa lands lying near
the city would be converted into pros
porous farms and who has been active
In calling attention 10 their merits is
the Rev. Richard A. Morley, formerly
pastor of the First Methodist church.
He was one of The pioneer promoters
Of the Las Vegas Land Grant: is now
active in the colonization Of these
lands of which he has sold over
100000 acres. Mr.. Morley was the
first to suggest the necessity OF a
steam pillow and to purchase one for
the breaking up of these lands which
are destined TO become "a prosperous
agricultural section. His enterprise
and energy has given an impetus to
their DEVELOPMENT. He Is the Wne
of n represents some of the best
tracts of land on the Mesa. Mr.. Nor
ley is thoroughly reliable and is doing
a great work in connection with the
settlement Of San Miguel county. Par
ties looking for bargains In farm
lands In New Mexico should call upon
or write Mr. Morley As a business
men and citizen,noue stand higher
he In the regard of the people Of
this m
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Aqua Pura Company

\ substantial Institution of Las
Vegas and ON ccoun OF the excel
lent service given one that is greatly
appreciated by her citizens. is the
Agua Pura company. Who own and
operate one of the most complete
ana up-to-dutc plants uf its Kind Boo
the west. which represents AN Invest
ment OF several hundred thousand
dollars. This rnterprisinE COMPANY
furnishes the water supply 10 the yit,.
the source being the Rio Gallinas
which b. fed hy sprimgz and snow
from the mountains, The water ls
carried tn a. large reservoir having %
capacity OF 5000. 0B0 gallons. built ego
feet higher than the rity and two
miles distant The plant is a gravity
system % complete in every dstui
Tile company arc hHrVesters. storers
aud distributors or natural See. the
purity and lasting quanues of which
hato made las Vegas fumuus Tho
ire o. gathered from mine different
lakes formed los damming the 400
tallint- Bcsldcs furnishing the lycaf
consumer fhrH supply the gIraf
santa D. railway with tee for 1909
miles of it, road reaching from Fpri
npdge kae west The company fur
nlrlss both pure water end pure irr
af reasonable cost and re- th- -afis.ac
tinn OF De- patrons both 90 home auI
broad. The eHrsfHrN. manager auu
.riINc -girit af DTS large cntvrrr-
4 e. Pierce who has been "a re.I-
Irut Uf iae Nrgas tor UPWARDS nf lu
q and nfh fhls COMPANY He Is
ef Der iraUIn- business mon aud
uhAt- omitted tIiEUuH MI PitItf
ias great fHlth iu fhr flfure nf LIS
Vegas and IT. 81 liberal DHntribu.or s
both hir time rnefgN and means m
advancing The best infrrrsis OBJ
.it1 H. o. a. member uf ths beard
N trustees " The Las Vegas efaut.
&c the Investment aul
AEeutN corporation an active mfuihsr
n D Commercial cub. and az treas
Of the q Northern New
Pair and Fail Festival Nas an
important factor A. a bushes man
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
A.. A. Jones

A Representative and public spirit
ed citizen and "A recognized leader in
his chosen profession is \. A.. Jones,
Of this city. he well known counsellor
al law, and senior member of the firm
Of Jones & Rogers. Mr.. Jones has
been a resident Of the territory and
OF this community for upwards Of
twenty years. Is a lawyer of marked
ability. standing high in the regard
Of his professional brethren and the
people at large. He has a large and
extensive acquaintance throughout the
territory and Is a recognized leader of
the democratic party in New Mexico.
He Is chairman Of the territorial dem-
ocratic central committee and an act
i've and influential worker in the
party ranks, and Is popular with all
who have the pleasure of his acquain-
lance and friendship. He enjoys a
large practice and Is thoroughly
schooled and experienced in all
branches Of the law and practice. Mr..
Jones is a director in the First Ma
tional bank Of this city in which he
takes great pride and In whose flu
ture he has great faith. As a lawyer
and citizen none stand higher in es-
TEEN n regard Of his fellow citi-
zpns
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
George w. Ward

Among the best known citizens Of
Las Vegas is George w. Ward. the eff
tcient and popular steward Of The
New Mexico Insane Asylum 4 native
of Kentucky, and from choice Of resi-
dcnce a citizen of New Mexico and
Las Vegas since 1873. In 1891 upon
the completion OF the asylum he was
appointed its steward and the wisdom
of this appointment is attested bv the
TACT that his able discharge Of the
duties of this responsible position to
me satisfaction of all has beer his re-
tention IN OFFICE ever since. Both by
education and experience Mr.. Ward
has demonstrated his ability to rim ev-
cry requirement of the position he So
ABLY nlls. Mr.. Ward Is a veteran of
the Civil war and has the distinction
of having marched with sherman to
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Light and Power Company

Las Vegas Is fortunate in possess
ing among Its public utilities a first
ciaas up-to-date light aud power
company. who furnish a superior SER
vice and Ia addition operate the
street ear lines. Their power house
n plant Is one of the best eauip-
ped and most complete to be- found
~ the entire west. The power house
a handsome and imposing structure.
contains q complete equipment az
lex electric machinery, including
Tour direct connecting dynamos,
which supply the power The pres
"nt company which succeeded the old
company az 1905 has made many
improvements at the cost of many
thousands of dollars and by IT, pro-
gressiNc management have given their
many patrons a service greatly de-
sired and second To none In the ter
ritory. The excellence of service and
satisfaction rendered IL largely due TO
William A. Buddecke. rs capable and
successful president and general man
uger. who rs the active moving spirit
la the enterprise. Mr.. Buddecke Is
the type of business men who do
things n know how. His marked
executive ability and sound business
judgment Is best evidenced by what
he has and Is accomplishing. Be
sidfs being a successful business man
he f. a public-spirited and progressive
one with great faith IN the future ~
hts homo tow ana ever found work
mg FOR is upbullding and advance
mcnt lie is the moving spirit in the
proposed electric line az into the farm
and timber country Of Mora county,
one uf the richest Ia natural
in the territory and as vet without an
outlet by rail-. It's building means
the securing Of practically all the
trade OF that section FOR Las Vegas.
Mr.. Buddecke was one Of the pro-
motors OF the Northern Mexico Fair
aud FAN Festival. and e. an active
Wcmbrr Of he commercial dub and
its former president. He ls popular
with the petoplc ana has many
o. fan,f1
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
New Mexico Normal University

they have every facility at hand for
the prompt filling of orders. The
firm employs several travelling mcn
on the road the year roind 1nd main
tain branch stores and warehouses
az Albuquerque and Santa Rosa to
meet the demands and Ia facilitate the
handling Of their immense business.
Mr., Charles llfeld who II at the head
OF this great company. besides being
"A successful business man Is a proc
grcssivo. entcrprising and public-sp,-
rited citizen, who mas contributed
largely to the upbuilding and pros.
perity of not alone Las Vegas bu pf
the territory where he Is among the
recognized leaders OF business. lie
stands high In the regard OF the poo
pie OF New Mexico. both az "a business
man ana citizen, and Is popular with
All who have the pleasure Of his ac-
nunIntAnre md frlendshln
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

for San Miguel county. Mr.. Romero
is one of the best known citizens OF
New Mexico in whose upbuilding he
has been an important factor. II
has been a resident Of Las Vegas
since boyhood and Is held IN high es-
TEEN by the people Of his home town
and county. He served two terms a.
mayor of Las Vegas and was sheriff
and assessor and a member or the
territorial cOunci! from this district
before his election to his present po-
sltton as treasurer to which he has
been elected four times, He Is the
recognized leader Of the republican
party IN a Miguel county and an in
iuential member OF the territorial
organization. As a puhlir official he
has made an cnViable record aud as
. citizen has The regard and esteem
Of the peoplp.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
IN PROFUS|ONA At
HOUSTON'S
Leather Goods and FOu-
tain Pens Among the Attract
i've Presents Available Al
Central Avenue Store.

some of the most attractive aud
nl"st appropriate Christmas gifts Oh
~ season are on exhibition at uhs
r j. Houston store. on Central ave-
nue.. this week. Mr.. Houston has
MADE a specially for the Christmas
season OF ine leather goods-and the
word line is used advisedly because
the display of pocketbooks and carr
caSes Is "a OF the most elabordle
yer attempted here. Ladies' hanq
oaes IN al the pretty shapes, color
anu SIZES, are visible in a~bundanoe
ana since the ladies' have found %
"ut there has been no more popuia
place IN he city or one which draw
= greater share Of the Christine
trade. The gentlemen's pocket booh
ih ah varieties Of the uness and NO.
expensive ieather-at prices Whk.
are not eXpensive-have attractv-
much favorable attention. The -
houston company's number j. ~
west Central-snd il you can't GU
aIound- there T. any amount OF Naiue'
DE Information to be gained hy -lM
ply calling up phone 525. Christine
Is coming fast and II isn't wise 70
lay longer seeing what Houston ~,
20 otter n you have not been there a.
~ 2AnQY
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15

If the best known in New Mexico and
its members, John ID. and Elmer f.
NeedeT. are. recognized among the
leaders of the bar. where their ability
has won recognition. Mr.. John D..
Needer mas been a practicing attorney
in the courts Of San Miguel county
and the territory for twenty-five
years, establishing himself here in
1882. In 1880 he was Joined by his
brother. This firm has built up a
very large n successful practice. and
are thorough and experienced lawyers
familiar with both the law and prac-
tice. They occupy handsome and com
modious offices in the New Veeder
block. and their law library is the
second largest in the territory. Be
sides being successful lawyers they
are both enterprising and public spir-
tied citizens contributing both of their
time and means in the upbuilding of
their home where they have won sue
cess n ever commanded the respect
and confidence OF the people among
they are popular.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
w. G. Hayden

w O. Hayden, a leading attorney
Of this city and president of the beard
Of education. has been a resident of
this city for upwards of twenty Years
and is one of It's enterprising and pub
lie spirited citizens who has great
faith Ia the future of Las Vegas and
Is ever found promoting its upbullding
ana best Interests. In the practice OF
his profession ne has met with sue
cess and H. recognized as "a lawyer of
abality and influence. As a citizen he
stands high ih public regard. Mr..
Hayden is an active member Of the
club and is one OF the
moving spirits I'M the building of the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-15
Judqe E. v. Lona

\ leading citizen and one of the best
known public men in New Mexico Is
Elisha " Long of Las Vegas, ex-chiei
Justice OF the supreme court Of the
territory and secretary Of the board Of
trustees Of the Las Vegas Grant Judge
Long has been "a resident Of the Mead
oW CITY for twenty years, is a lawyer
or ability and the senior member o.
me firm of Long& Ward. attorneys
ana counselors at law. who enjoy a
large practices. Judge Long is.a gen
tleman of the old school and highly
respected by his fellow citizens. he
mas great faith in the future Of Las
Vegas and is ever sounding her
praises.