Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1921-04-01
CEDAR MERCANTILE & |. S. CO.

Cedar City is recognized the entire of Utah
live wire commercial controlling mercantile way
territory which recognized the richest agricultural
menera and other The tor its being able
mineral and other The for its being able
class Of business establishments that have been Maintained
this city.
Among the principle Institutions which have been i'm
portan factor the city and county development the Cedar
Mercantile Livestock Company institution established some
years ago and which has been managed and operated
from the standpoint of only being financial but
credit and asset to the city in general
This company was originally established to engage in the
livestock well the mercantile business Its capital stock
$1OOOOOOO and for many addition to operating
of the principal stores of the city important factor
the livestock industry this section During the last three
four years however the company abandoning the livestock
business for the purpose of charging the mercantile business
but yet ways identified with livestock It's capital
stock has been reduced however to $S3OOO.OO.
The Mercantile as it is Familiarity known is at this
time making preparations for advancement AS
conditions reach normal basis another building the
north of the present will be erected and one of the best de-
partment stores of merchandise be found in Southern Utah
will be added This will be marked improvement in business
conditions in the city. and will give added impetus the
development of the field of uneveoped existing
in Iron County
The company is corporation with Uriah T JONES' pres
dent of the Bank of Southern Utah its PRESIDENT William
r. Palmer cashier. of the Iron Commercial Savings Bank
secretary and H. H. Lmt manager The board
of directors consist of Uriah Jones, Henry W. Lt pes
dent of the Parowan Stake of the L. S. Church. L. JONES'
farmer and stockgrower and public spirited Herbert W.
Webster farmer and stokman and first counselor the Bsh
op of the Cedar East Ward Of the Church. John Adams
ensve cattle and sheep operator and Peter Fife retired
ocksrower who has made decided success in Iron County,
Mr. Lunt the manager has had charge of the store for
three years and has been identified with in capacities
for the last twelve years He of the younger business
of the city, imbued with the spirit of advancement and pro-
gre which valuable the city well the business
The Mercantile carries complete line of fancy and
staple groceries of the best nationally known lines complete
stock of heavy and shelf hardware well the International
line Of farm Implements, make up part of the extensive stock
Ladies ready garments furnishings, dry goods and all
materials of this kind including of the largest stocks
of shoes for the whole family Southern Utah. makes up the
business of this store.
The most proficient clerks available employed and
every patron who steps this receives prompt and
satisfactory attention 1t the principle of Mr. Lmt in the
management of his business make the valuable
the city and county we'll financial for the men
who are its stockholders and directors
1t is this class of business institution which has made for
Cedar City its envabe reputation a commercial