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Arizona republican., 1908-04-01

Company of St. Louis.
 The toy and doll department necessi- tated the anneXing of more room, where ample space now allows the artistic display of wonderful creations to gladden. the hearts of the rising generation.
 The dainty refreshment section for serving soda, ice cream and fancy iced drinks. and the magnificent fountain under the supervision of two experts. makes it the favorite place for ladies to rest and refresh themselves while down town shopping and is a feature that attracts patronage from all quart CTS. and a familiar phrase one hears. is Meet me at Berryhills''
 The origin of this business dates back to five years ago when MT. Berryhill relinquished his well estab- lished business in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and settled in Phoenix and in that short space of time he has established store that has no counterpart in the two territories He Is not only prom inent in many secret orders. but is one of our progressive business men who takes an interest in matters that pertain to the future welfare of the city. he always expects to call Home.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
H. 8. kERSrlNG.

One of the best known citizens and most prominent contractors in Phoen- ix. is H. B. Kersting. who came here from Salt Lake City. Utah, in 1891. Mir Kersting served the city as coun- cilman from the first ward for two years. He is a native of Quincy. H.. and came west when q young man. first locating in Denver, where he was engaged in the contracting business for six years He then moved to Salt Lake and in 1891 came to Phoenix. Arriving here without acquaintance or pull. other than what he got from his conscientious methods and honest work, he began building up his busi- ness, and his success has been un- qualified The character both of the man and his work won friends for him on all sides Since 1891 MT. Kersting has erected more than 300 buildings. and most of them have been brick structures, because he gives more of his attention to work in this line. He built the post office building. a s25.- 900 job: the Nicholson building, a sl2.OOO structure: the Vantilburg building, also costing s12,000; the BapllSl CHufCH, lHe r1uuSoh Soihti the Valley Flour Mills, and numbers of others, the enumeration of which would not be interesting.
 Suffice it to say. he has done more than his share of the brick construc- ton that has been done since he ar rived in the city. His home. number 519 North First street is one of the cosiest residences in the city. He is now engaged in the construction of the new home of the Republican. he hay ing taken the brick contract on the building.
 H. B. Kersting is thorough busi- ness man who is always pushing. If there is any brick work to do he will get it or come so close that the fellow that does get it had better let it alone
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
GORDON & SMITHllNE.

This firm began the business of manufacturing common, pressed. and stock brick in 1899. Their yards and office are located on south Third street and they are working a deposit on q track of seventeen acres that makes a superior quality of building brick.
 The yards have a capacity of 10000 brick per day and they are now turn ing out about 12,0O0 per day.
 Employment is given to from twenty five to thirty people regularly. The product of their yards is sold to brick contractors. the firm doing no building on their own account.
 The brick they make finds a ready sale at the price they ask, ten dollars per thousand. and when one stops to consider that in the middle western states where fuel is cheap. brick sells for S7.50 per thousand, he will recog nize that s10 per thousand here is quite reasonable.
 Mir. Gordon came here from New York. and Mir Smithline came from Iowa. Both gentlemen are practical brick men and thoroughly understand their business.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
THE ARIZONA MOTOR COMPANY
F. A. Carr, Manager.

The evolution of the motor cycle and bicycle is one of the wonderful things recorded of the the present age and its
 manufacture has become one of the
 important industries of the present
 generation. In this great southwest
 where we are blessed with almost per petual sunshine and good roads. the selling of these machines has become
 a great business, and the demand is constantly on the increase. Just a year ago. F. A. Carr went into the
 business and secured the exclusive
 agency for sextet of motors that are
 among the world beaters. the Reading,
 Standard. Light, Indian, M & M and
 the Curtiss, which by the way is the machine that carried its rider a mile in 26 2-6 seconds. the fastest mile ever
 travelled by human being. He re- gently decided to add a bicycle depart
 ment and secured the agency for the celebrated Light machine and in addi- ton carries a full and we'll selected
 stock of Motorcycle. bicycle and au- tomobile supplies. A feature that he takes special pains with is the repair 1 ing of this class of goods as his four
 teen years experience in this line of
 work. coupled with the fact of his be- ing a practical engineer enables him to successfully conquer any kind of a break down. Previous to locating and establishing himself here. MT. Carr
 was the head of the Pasadena Sporting Goods Company. which business he re- linquished to come to Phoenix. His
 years residence here has so impressed him With this section that he has joined the boosters club and has great faith, in the. wondcrful ., possibilities
 tbat Iw1its tirnse who a-. looking for cheap and Aproducthe soil in a
 climate that cifahiss the tillcr of the
 coil te work out of doors every day in
 the year.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
THE sERRvHILL COMPANY
A Store Dedicated to the Wants of the
 People

It Is said that the great sculptor. Michael Angelo. to gratify the whim of some patron. once carved a statue in the snow. It may have been the supreme work of his genius. more ma jestic than his Moses. more human than his David, but it lasted only un- til the sun shone. Then 1t melted swiftly and soon vanished. leaving not trace of it's marvellous beautv.
 R. B. Berryhll is not building his statue in the snow. He is working out great idea in the nature of a store where the wants of the people can be gratified. With his gifted faculty for organization, he has secured the ser vices of men in every department who are peculiarly adapted for their line of work and this feature no doubt, ac counts in a great measure for the rapidly increasing business. which has reached the point where the name "Berryhill" has become a household word not only in Phoenix but through out the vast territory that looks this way for the necessities as well as luX- uries of life.
 A glance at the interior of the build ing reveals the fact that over 5000 square feet of space Is required to carry and display the enormous stock offered in the different departments. such as. Victor Talking machines. and Edison Monographs. together with thousands of records. which are re- plenished simultaneously with the fac tories latest productions.
 The line of Eastman Kodaks and photo supplies is very complete and in conjunction with it they maintain n printing and developing department for amateur work under the superyl- sion of an expert, and their facilities for rapid and satisfactory work of this character is of the best. Their office and typewriter supply department is, like the balance of goods offered. up to the minute in every particular and business men and stenographers have learned to look to them for practically everything used. In the sporting goods section everything is carried from pee wee marbles up. including golf. tennis. foot ball. and base ball supplies and suits, all of which comes direct to them from the Spaulding and Reach manufacturers.
 The latest books from the pens of the most popular writers of the day are to be found here in endless num- bers fresh from the presses of the publishers. also copies of any and all the leading weekly and monthly maga- zines and daily metropolitan news papers. including the Arizona Repubii- can. This very popular branch is un der the supervision of a man thor oughly familiar with all publications. having been associated for years with J. L. Roland Book and Stationery
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01

at Benson which gives service to Tombstone. Bisbee. Douglas and Naco. They also have a toll line from Doug las to Nogales, and arrangements are now being perfected which will con- meet Flagstaff. Williams and Ash Fork. This will be done through a comblna- ton with the Prescott Electric Co. and when the line Is built. Phoenix will be on speaking terms with nearly every town in the territory.
 The company has 1900 telephones in use in the Salt River Valley and about every sixty days each of the 1900 sub scribers are called up and inquiry is made as to how their telephone is working The report of the patron is taken down and sent at once to the wire chief. who at once makes good any breaks in the service
 The pin service of the company at the Phoenix stations show about l5.000 calls per day or an average of over twelve calls for each phone.
 The company employs twenty-five people regularly in Phoenix and the other offices in the valley. The popu- lation of this valley could double sev eral times before the company would have to stretch much more wire.
 Mir Clark. the manager of this dis trict, has been here since '96. and Is one of the best known men and one of the most genial gentlemen in the whole valley.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
A. L. BoEHMER's PHARMACY.

In this review of the progress and development os the city and valley, 1t Is the desire to mention the repre- sentative business concerns engaged in the different departments of mer- cantile business, in order that other cities may know and appreciate what manner of merchants and mercantile establishments have been chiefly in- strumental in creating the commer- cial fabric of Phoenix. Also the re- sources and facilities held in readiness for supplying the wants of the gen. eral trade ic the territor- tributary to the capital.
 Pursuing this policy. it is but logi- cal that reference be made to the pop ular pharmacy operated by Mir. A. l.. Boehmer, and located at tho corner of Washington and Center streets. This is ora cf the old established drug houses of the cit. When MT. Roeh- ''er acquired posse. ion about 3 year ago. h> cd so ..,it1 t..e intention of giving 10 the people of tlis srction the ver-' best and Durest of every thing obtainable in his line that 1t was
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
THE VALLEY PRIDE CREAMERY

This institution was established in 1898 and has grown steadily in public favor ever since 1t started. The creamery was built along lines that would permit 1t to take care of all the trade that was offered.
 The building is 45 100 feet and is equipped with the very best and latest machinery for butter and cheese mak- ing
 The company maintains two sta tions for the receipt of cream and milk, one at Buckeye and one about ten miles northwest of town.
 Besides the butter and cheese busi- ness. the Valley Pride Creamery also supplies the city with pure pasteurized milk.
 In the preparing of their milk for market. the most improved methods known to science are used. and a re- suit is obtained that precludes any possible harm from the use of their output. No family has any business taking chances with milk that has not been submitted to this process and it can be said in compliment to the in telligence of the people of Phoenix. that. judging by the trade built up by this concern. few families are taking such chances.
 Mir. W. C. Dawes. the manager of the Valley Pride. came here from Mon tana about twenty-eight years ago and has built up a large acquaintance in
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it only goes to show what can be &C., complished in this favored section by those who are possessed of that de- termination to win against all odds. for when he landed in the capital of Arizona, he carried with him the grand total of s3s.O0 in cash and today he is the head of one of the most successful houses of this character in inc two territories. MT. Burtis is a native of Chicago Ills. and gained his first bus mess experience with the famous house of Carson Pierie Scott & Com pany. with whom he remained until he became of age. when the call of the Golden West attracted him to Califor- nia to seek his fortune. and after touring the major portion of that state he came to Phoenix where he has since became one of the leading mer- chants. He is member ot the local Masonic order and always takes an interest in all matters that pertain tO the future welfare of the place he calls home.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
THE SALT RIVER VALLEY
 MONUMENTAL WORKS
A. M. Wiatt, Proprietor.

The building of monuments now a cemetary work generally has become an art of no small degree. The work manship displayed on many of the marble and granite monuments in the city of the dead. are truly pieces of great merit. The inscriptions SO clean ly and deftly carved. the beautiful shapes and designs, are the work of men representing years of experience and who have to a certain degree been endowed by the beneficent hand of stand more prominently throughout the valley than does the Salt River Valley Monumental Works, whose of flee, works and display yards are lo- cated on West Washington street. There can be found at all times the best known grades of foreign and local granite. They offer a large variety from which to make selections and any class of cemetary work is exc cuted by them in a satisfactory man. ner. This business was established q year ago by A. M. Wiatt, who imme
 diately transformed the place he now occupies into q place Of beauty. and since he acquired the establishment has executed works of art that not only stand as everlasting monuments to the departed but are evidences Of the superior workmanship he is capa-
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
H. W. RYDER.

In 1879 H. ". Ryder came here from Barnstable, Mass, and began con- tracting and building He was a carp enter by trade and put in a small stock of lumber which was freighted here from the north and later from Maricopa. MT Rvde- kept on in the business in small way until the rail- road was built. when he increased his stock.
 Sixteen years ago he built a blaming mill which was destroyed by fire in 1906. He rebuilt at once, equipping the new mill with all the machinery necessary to turn out any and all kinds of mill work. Today MT. Ryder conducts hardware stores and lumber yards at Phoenix. Tempe and Glendale.
 Besides his line of builders supplies he also handles wagons, buggies. carts. mowers. rakes, hay pressers. wind mills. implements. plants. oils. glass, corrugated iron roofing, barbed wire, nails, etc.
 This business has been built up by painstaking methods and a close ap- plication to business. at all times giv- ing his patrons a dollars worth for their dollar. Probably no man in the valley is better known than MT. Ryder and certainly uo man enjoys Tn more eminent degrco tao esteem and conf dence of the people.
 Mir Ryder has succeeded and no man better deserved success.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
w. H. CONSTABLE MERCHANDISE
 BROKER.

Phoenix by virtue of its location and splendid shipping facilities. has for many years been the natural and To- gical distributing point for Arizona and New Mexico.
 While W. H. Constable was making this territory as a travelling salesman, he noticed these advantages and sev- eral years ago he opened a branch of his Fl Paso. Texas. brokerage office here. His business grew to such pro- portions that four years ago he built a brick building and put in a cold storage plant and made Phoenix one of his chief distributing stations He also maintains a depot at Fl Paso with cold storage plant. and sales offices at Albuquerque and Trinidad. The building here is commodious and splendidly constructed and equipped for the business.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
THE MARIcoPA CREAMERY COM.
 PANY.

Since the day that water was first put on the lands of the Salt River valley and alfalfa was planted, there has been no territory in the country where the dairy man could more pro- fitably or pleasantly conduct his busi- ness. Because Of this, creameries have been established in the valley to care for the raw product of the dairy and the old house churn has given way 10 the more sanitary methods of these great butter and cheese makers.
 In 1896 the Maricopa Creamery Co.,. was organized and at once built a thoroughly modern and up-to- date creamery.
 The officers of the company are F. M. Mognett. president; G. Stickney. vice-president: Lloyd B. Christy. treasurer; and F. Rays. secretary and general manager. Last year the house made quarter million pounds of but ter and furnished to the dairymen of the valley a splendid market for their milk at good prices.
 The building is 70 so fact. two stories high. and is equipped with a splendid cold storage plant and all of the other accessories of an up-to-date creamery. They manufacture a fancy
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possible for him to get in the very best markets .os the world.
 The prescription department of this store s k,own for it's absolute accu- racv, and it receives his personal at- tention ct a,l times, while. in addi- tion, only skilled and graduated phar- insists are employed for this very important and delicate work. He also carries full and well-selected line of all the popular patent medicines, and has the exclusive agency here for 'Vinol." a guaranteed relief for early cases of pulmonar" troubles.
 His fine onyx soda fountain IS a feature during the season that attracts patrons from all quarters of the city.
 MT. Boehmer is not only a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. but has had years of practical experi- ence before locating here. and his poll icy Of keeping abreast of the times in giving to the people of Phoenix and vicinity the best and latest goods, the most prompt and courteous attention, and prices that are within the bounds of reason. arc features that no doubt explain why his business has increased at the rate of 100 per cent in years time
 Since locating here he has taken an interest in all matters that pertain to the future welfare of the city and val ley. and while he is usually too busy to devote much time to the cause. he is eenerally represented in financial way. if that IS necessary.
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ble of doing. Previous to locating in this favored section ten years ago, he was for ten years in the same line of work in Minneapolis. where he re- linquished his interests and came west to try his hand at the dairy business which proved quite profitable for a number of years A year ago he re- turned to his first love and is attract ing a patronage that demonstrates the fact that he is a master of the busi- ness.
 He is Virginian by birth. but since locating here permanently. he has be- come very optimistic relative to the opportunities, that await the man with few dollars and q determina- tion to succeed. He is not only a property holder and business man. who has just faith in the valley, but a citizen who is loyal to every cause that is for the advancement of the place he now calls home
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
PHOENIX STEAM LAUNDRY.

This laundry was established in 1898 by Mir. A. H. Lawrence. who came here from Minnesota in that year.
 The laundry was equipped at the start with all of the latest machines known to the laundry trade and the equipment has been kept up to this high standard by the adding of new machines as they were patented and proved useful and profitable. There is no laundry in the whole southwest that has a better reputation for turn ing out laundry work in first class condition than has the Phoenix Steam Laundry. Many travelling men. mak- ing this territory. let their laundry ac- cumulate until they reach Phoenix so that they can have it done at this laundry.
 MT. Lawrence enjoys the patronage of the Adams, Ford and Commercial Hotels and about one thousand other customers in the city. Their family trade includes some of the best people in the city. He pays as high a price for help as does any other laundry in the valley, and demands and receives from the employees first class work at all times. MT. Lawrence. prior to coming to Phoenix. was largely en-. gagged In merchandising and when he took hold of this laundry he applied to the conduct of the business. the same general principles that had made him so successful as merchant. First he got good tools. then he paid good wages, then demanded first class work.-not sometimes. but all of the time. and he is getting it too. as is proven by the trade he enjoys. He maintains no agencies yet people drive here from Tempe and Mesa bringing with them the laundry of several families.
 It is a splendid laundry conducted along the right lines and it has sue- ceeded because it has a head who leaves nothing to chance. Success was desirable and Mir. Lawrence went to work 10 make it possible.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01
THE FORD.

One of the best. cleanest. and most popular hotels in Arizona is the Ford. conducted by Williams and Haffner. who got control of the property by purchase four years ago. Both of these gentlemen came here from Cal ifornia
 The Ford has sixty guests rooms and a splendid cafe The commercial trade is catered to exclusively and sick people will not be entertained under any circumstances. The management of the hotel under the present owner ship has become so popular that 1t enjoys nearly all of the best commer- cial trade coming to Phoenix.
 T will meet you at the Ford" can be heard on any of the trains Tn Ari- zona and the old knights of the grip take pleasure in extolling the Ford's good qualities and In recommending the house to the new ones.
 The cafe is by far the best in the city and the prices charged are req sonable indeed
 The house is as clean as soap. water and close attention can make it and every thing is done that can be done to give the loDDE anu pLlofS d HoHle like and inviting appearance. Both the proprietors are naturally broad minded genial gentlemen to whom q heartiness of manner is a natural and not an acquired taste.
 The Ford is everything that a first class. up-to-date commercial hotel should be. and Phoenix should be con- graduated upon having the house and the men that conduct it.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-01

creamery butter and a full cream | cheese and have a good market for their product right here in the terri | tory. The company maintains q station six miles west of town and another twelve miles northwest for the benefit of milk producers in those parts, and besides these branches they have a wagon that visits p0r- tions Of the valley each day gathering up cream. A splendid business has been built mp by this concern and it has been done by being always on the square with their patrons at both ends of the business. Whether you sell to them or buy from them. you get a square deal and the people of the val ley know this: which accounts in a great measure for their success.
 Mir Keys. the general manager of the business. is well known and A firm believer in the possibilities of this valley.
 He said to the Republican man. Any man who will work and attend to his business can get rich here on>a dairy farm. But it will not run it. self"
 The company paid last year an aver age of one dollar per hundred for milk that would test 4fo butter fat. and wholesaled its butter at from 22 to 35 cts. per pound,
 No better butter Is made any where than is turned out by the Maricopa Creamery Co. and Phoenix is to be congratulated upon having an institu- tion like this, doing business here.