Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-04-30
fenced, which bespeaks Deming's pres
ent prosperity.

ienceu, vnicn oeSpeahs Dcfning pres
ent prosperity.
Mr.. Swanzy, whose Office and yards
sdjOin The Graphic Office on Gold Ave.
Is the pioneer lumber dealer Of THE sec.
ton, hrst engaging in the business nine
years ago O. salesman. respectively, for
W. C. Wallis and W. r. Merrill. with
whom he remained FIVE years. Later
Ne was manager Of the Crescent Lum-
ber Co. and two years ago he opened
his present yards and began the up
building Of his present extensive bust
ness.
Mr.. Swanzy carries everything that
Is component part Of any structure
from a sill to saddleboard. his varied
lines embracing lumber, sash, doors,
lime, cement, shingles, fire clay. plas-
ter. corrugated iron, nails, and In short,
everything in the building material
line.
r. Swanzy Is native to Mississippi,
but Texan by trade. as he expresses
1t. he migrating to the Lone Star
State at the age Of six and being 4
resident Thereof for 26 years.
In the Alamo State he wore the
wool OF industry in varied callings. be-
ing at different times q successful
raneher. dry goods and grocery mer-
chant.
Mr.. Swanzy 10 in the prime Of wig.
Orous manhood, being in his 10th year,
and is one Of the energetic spirits who
are making Deming history.
JOHN DECKERT.
There IL no nationality that has more
contributed to the development Of our
great southwest than the sons Of de
Faierland, and one Of the pioneers
must prominent and indefatigably &C.
tive promoters Of the natural interests
Of Deming for more than quarter Of a
century past is fitting representative
Of the sterling Teutonic race.
Since 1882 the name Of John Deckert
has been part Of the history Of Dem
ing and linked with its upbuilding and
development. and his unwavering conf
dence in its future was never better
evidenced than by the erection In the
present period Of depression Of the
most imposing and substantial business
building Of our delightful city.
The John Deckert building just com
pleted on the corner OF Pine st. and Gold
avenue, the most commanding business
corner Of Deming, would grace q
city of many thousands. II Is 50xSt
feet In dimensions, two stories In height
and constructed Of slightly pressed
brick. The entire lower floor is in on,
commodious room destined for stor,
purposes, and in point Of superior loca
ton and display advantages Is the besI
emporium site In the city. Upstairs i
large hall suitable for lodge room
or for varied social functions, and sew
eral suites of Offices. all large, well light
ed and modernly appointed. In add
ton TO this beautiful building Mr.
Deckert Is one Of the largest owners o.
improved property In the city.
John Deckert built, and conducted
until 1890. the Deming Brewery ana
still runs the saloon Of that nam'
which Is one Of the favorite resorts o.
the city. In this business, as In all hi
enterprises, strict honesty and the at
tributes of good citizenship are hi
guiding star.
Mr.. Deckert first saw the light Il
the province Of Baden, Southern Ger
many, some sixty summers ago. hi
home being but 4 stones throw re
moved from that Of Count Zeipplein o
airship fame, who was q playmate o
his youth. He came to the land Of tn
free at the age Of twenty and afte
some years passed respectively, In Cal
ifornia, Philadelphia, Chicago and Nil
waukee, he came to New Mexico an
cast his lot with Deming, which cit
he has been so Largely instrumental l
, upbuilding.
DEMING STEAM LAUNDRY