The Coconino sun. (Flagstaff, Ariz.) 1898-1978, 1913-09-19


limiting Arizona, Babbitt Broth
ers have been most potent factors
in the development and building
up of this great commonwealth.
True, their name is indelibly asso-
ciated with Northern Arizona,
but this is because they have been
the leading constructive force in
developing the resources OF this
part of the state.
The Rabbits were pioneers in
his part of the country and were
originally engaged in the cattle
business, but gradually worked
into the mercantile line and they
are now by far the largest mer-
chants and most important opera
tors in general merchandise,
probably, in the entire state.
They have branches at Williams,
Winslow and Ash Fork and be-
sides these maintain a number of
trading posts on the Navajo Indian
reservation, and in this way
obtain their pick OF the famous
Navajo blankets and rugs, woven
by the Indians from native wool,
and they also are enabled through
these trading. posts to obtain
continuous supply OF the handi-
work of the various Indian crafts
men, such as bows and arrows,
moccasions, baskets, pottery, bead
work and the wonderful Indian
iewelry, often most curiously and
grotesquely wrought by the Indian
silversmith.
Their Curio Department is one
of the show places OF Flagstaff,
and owing to the exceptional facil-
tiles which the house has for
securing these curios they are
enabled to offer the tourist the
genuine article, both in Indian
blankets and curios, at more mod
crate prices than is usually asked
by curio dealers.
Like all men who have attained
great success through their own
efforts, the Rabbits have some
persons who are envious Of their
success, and while not having
anything definite to go on would
insinuate that the only interests
the Rabbits have is that of Bah
bitt Brothers. The facts Of the
record do not bear out these in
situations, however. 1t is true,
the Rabbits, like other success
full men, cannot always fall in with
every scheme Concocted by some
one who thinks he is benefactor
of the community. However, in
all matters of public importance,
such as good roads, schools, the
churches, for prompting better
general business conditions, and
building up this part of the state
in general, the Rabbits have never
been sparing either of their time,
or their best business advice, and
have given literally of their capital.
Merely the fact that the name
OF Rabbits is associated with an
enterprise is enough to convince
the public that it is legitimate;
that while it will be conducted
along lines to pay dividends to its
owners, it will at the same time,
offer every advantage and facility
to the public which could reason
ably be expected.
The fact that any article that
comes from Rabbit Brothers is
an absolute guarantee that the
purchaser has his moneys worth.
For, if the article is not right,
this firm is responsible and is
always willing to see that it is
made right.
In our opinion, as we stated in
the beginning of this article, Bah
bitt Bros. do not bound Arizona
on the north, moi limit it in any
way, but more appropriate
designation of their position would
be that they form a solid corner
stone for the commercial and
financial prosperity OF this part of
the state.