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UTAH 


Her  Cities,  Towns  and  Resources, 


TOGETHER    WITH    A    CONDENSED    BUT    COMPREHENSIVE  ACCOUNT    OF  HER    FINANCIAL, 

COMMERCIAL,  MANUFACTURING,  MINING  AND  AGRICULTURAL  ENTERPRISES. 

I  IKK   EDUCATIONAL,  RELIGIOUS  AND  SOCIAL  ADVANTAGES. 

HER  PROGRESS  AND  POPULATION  IN  THE  PAST, 

AND  POSSIBILITIES  FOR  THE  FUTURE. 


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that  the  result  of  their  endeavors  may  not  prove  wholly  disappointing. 

THE  PUBLISHERS. 


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Utah  Territory 1  to  6 

Utah  Mining,  etc 7  to  •_':. 

The  Building  Stones  of  Utah,  by  H.  L.  A.  Culmer.  25  to  27 

Salt  Lake  City 2*  m  ::•• 

Real  Estate,  by  C.  E.  Wantland 40  to  41 

Salt  Lake  Chamber  of  Commerce,  by  H.  V.  Meloy  41  to  4:t 
A  Review  of  the  Commerce  and  Industries  of 

Utah,  by  Fred  Simon 43  to  44 

Sketches  of  prominent  Business  Houses,  Capitalists, 

Professionals  and  Officials  of  Salt  Lake  City .  4.5  to  150 


Odgen  City i:.l  to  i:>x 

Manufactures  in  Utah,  by  D.  I).  Jones l.Vt 

Bench  and  Bar  of  Odgen  City 198 

Provo  City 209  to  21 1 

Logan  City 214  to  21"> 

Brigham  City 22"  i  to  221 

Park  City 227 

Lehi 227 

Nephi 

Spanish  Fork 228 


GBNERAL     INDBX 

TO    PROMINENT    BUSINESS    HOUSES,    CAPITALISTS,    PROFESSIONALS    AND 

OFFICIALS   OF   SALT   LAKE   CITY. 


American  Natural  Gas  Company 55 

Armstrong,    T.  C.,  Jr f,9 

Asper,  Win.  &  Company 72 

All  Hallow's  College 77 

Arbogast  Confectionery  Company 81 

Auerbach,  F.  Bros 98 

Angell  Lumber  Company 99 

Alliance  Mining  Company,  The 108 

Alama  Mining  and  Milling  Company 114 

Anglo-American  Shirt  Factory 1:10 

Armstrong  &  Denny,  Attorneys 132 

Anderson,  Hon.  Thos.  1 1:1:', 

Allen.  C.  E.,  County  Clerk i:'.s 

Armstrong,  S.  P.,  Attorney 148 

Burnham,  Hanna,  Munger  &  Company 45 

Burton  Gardner  Company.   The 56 

Ball.  S.  F.  &  Company 58 

Bowring,  W.  D 60 

Barratt    Bros 106 

Bishop,  F.  M Ill 

Brown's  Marble  Works Ill 

Beck's  Hot  Springs 1 1:, 

Buckhorn  Gold  and  Silver  Mining  Compaiu         1 15 

Benson,  Wendell '. ll'.i 

Bullion-Beck  Mine 121 

Bennett,  Marshall  &  Bradley,  Attorneys 1:12 

Han.  h.   Hon.  G.  \V l:(4 

i:..oth.  Hon.  11.  F 1:!7 

I'.i'.oks,  Chas.  P.,  Surveyor ... 

Hurt,  Andrew  J.,  Sheriff 

Booth  &  Gray.   Attorneys 

Bailey,  T.  C.,  Attorney 


140 

I  in 

14H 
149 


Clawson,  Spencer  &  Company 47 

Culmer,  G.  K.  &  Bros 

Cullen  Hotel 56 

Continental    Hotel .77 

Clark.  Henry  F 

Clift   House 


Clift  House  Wine  Room. 

Crow.  C.  H 

Chute  &  Hicks. 


66 

70 

71 

Commercial  National  Bank 98 

Christy,   Mrs.  H 98 

Cannon,  Geo.  M 99 

Carthey  &  Dumbeck 

Cutler,  John  C.  &  IJro in' 

California   Brewery 


Chambers,   R.  C 

Con  way  &  Simmons 

Chisholm.   W.  W 

Caine.  Hon.  John  I 

(-'lute,  F..  K..  i  ity  assessor  and  collector 

Coad  &  Coad,  attorneys . . 

Cromer.  W.  H.,  attorney 


117 
117 

in 

it-. 

14* 


Dinwoodey  Furniture  Company t". 

Davis,  Howe  &  Company .".7 

Dunford  Shoe  Company— George,  The 67 

DeBruhl,  W.  J .' n* 

Dunford  &  Ellerbeck,   Doctors 80 

Driscoll   &  Company H2 

Dale.  L.  H 95 

Dyer,  Frank   H 107 

Dahon  Gold  Mining  &  Milling  Company 119 

Danner,  J.  K.,  Attorney 144 

Eichnot.  D.  C.,  Attorney 1:15 

Empire  Steam  Laundry  Company 79 

EVWU.&  D ' 81 

Evans.  M.   R 81 

Excelsior  Bakei  \ 84 

Eardly,  J.i-.  \V II:: 

Enterprise  Hotel 12.: 

Electric  Ice  Cream  Parlors 126 

Farrell.  J.  \V.  &  Company 68 

Fritz,  ("Our   Frit/") ' 72 

Folletl,  Dr.  C.  A 

Fuller  &   Young 102 

i   &   McQuarrie 7* 

i  inswold.  Dr.  Hector 84 

(,ainck    \   Holmes 

(label,  The  Tailor 88 

( leant,    I  leber  J.  \  Company 

Grant    Bros.  Company 90 

Greeley  Mining  Company.  The In; 

Groesbeck.  Nicholas   \  S.m       1 

Greenman,  I  Ion.  John  \V l.'tM 

Hughes,  Fruit  &  Produce  Comp.mx  '<'.> 

Hees.h  \   Fllerbc.U                  ...                                     ....  64 

II. mix ,  Vomit;   ..V   Company 72 

Hospital  of  the  Holy  Cross,  The 7.'. 

Happx  Hour  Dental   Companx                   ...  ~-2 

Hai  VIA  .  \V.  |.  \  Coinpaiix  

Harrington,  1  lonnelly  &    Newell !'l 

Hanson,    I 

Hanson  Produce  Company,  The Ift't 

Hampton  \   Jones 106 

Harkncss.  Martin  K 112 

Hinman.    |.    H ll.'l 

Hunter.    II ....  Mil 

Hall.  W.  C..  City  Attorney |:W 

Hai. Ix.  (  I.  II..  i  , ,1,11.  ilman 146 

Haim                   samnan  I'.o.u.l  1'ulilic  Works. .  147 

Hardy.  L.  (',..  Cmintv  Tax   Collector.... 149 

Inter  Mountain.  Abstract  Company,  The 77 

I.  \.  L.  Stables 


(ones,  R.   M 
Jennings  &  Caine. 


50 
.'4 


VI 


INDEX. 


Jenkins,].  W.  &  Sons.... 
James  Uavid  &  Company. 

Joslin  &   Park 

Jacobs,  J.  G 

Judd,  Hon.  J.  W 

Knutsford  Hotel 

Klipple,  Phil 

Keysor,  Dr.  J.  B 

Keiller,  David  T 

Kullak,  Louis  F 


Lowe,  George  A 

London  Tailoring   Company,  The. 

Lynberg,  Fred  G 

Leaver,  Conrad  &   Company 

Leeka,  Dr.  Daniel  C 

Livingston,  Chas  T 

Lawrence,  H.  W 

Lett,  H.C.  &  Son 

Lombard   Investment  Company... 

Lippman,  Joseph  L.,  Librarian 

Lee  &  Post,  Attorneys 


63 
78 
86 
109 
148 

62 
74 

'  81 
105 
122 

63 
51 

as 

91 
97 
105 
111 
114 
123 
188 
145 

60 
63 
72 
75 
82 
83 
83 

101 

108 
110 
116 
130 
137 
148 
148 
149 
150 

144 

48 
70 

Olson's  Bakery  &  Confectionery  Store 127 

51 
56 
60 
61 
97 
106 
112 
145 
147 


Morgan   Hotel 

Model  Steam  Bakery,  The 

Mason  &  Company 

Madsen,  P.  W 

Morris,  Elias 

McKinnon  Horse  Collar  Manufacturing  Company,  The. 

McCornick  &  Company 

McElwee,  Pierce  &  Goddard  £  Western  School  Furnish- 
ing Company 

Mingo  Smelting  Company 

McAllister,  D.  H 

Midland  Investment  Company,  The 

Mountain  Ice  &  Cold  Storage  Company,  The 

Moyer,  Hon.  Geo.  W 

Markham,  S.  S.,  Attorney 

Merritt,  S.  A.,   Attorney 

Marshall  &  Royle,  Attorneys 

Murphy,  Walter,  Attorney 

Norrell,  Hon.  A.  G 

Neder  &  Cleland 

Natural  Mineral  Water  Company,  The 


Pursell's  Livery 

Parson's  Book  Store 

Pittman,  E.I 

Pacific  Lumber  &  Building  Company . 

Parker  £  Depue 

Peoples'  Eq.  Co-op 

Platt,  F.  &  Company 

Powers,  Hon.  Orlando  W 

Pendleton,  A.  J.,  Councilman 


Roberts  &  Nelden 73 

Rowe,  Morris,  Sumrnerhays  Company 90 

Robinson,  L.  P 91 

Rogers  &  Company 95 

Reading,  John 96 

Rief,  A .- 105 

Rice,  Geo.  Arthur 118 

Reilly  &  Kane 118 

Rigby  Bros 123 

Rawlins  £  Critchlow,  Attorneys 136 

Richards  &  Moyle,  Attorneys 142 

Rhodes,  L.  R 149 

Simon,  Fred 120-21 

Simon  Bros 65 

Solomon  Bros 129 

Salt  Lake  Abstract,  Title,  Guaranty  £  Trust  Company.  .  68 

Silver  Bros 69 

Scott,  Geo.  M.  &  Company 71 

St.  Elmo  Hotel 51 

Spafford,  W.  H.  H 74 

St.  Mary's  Academy 76 

Salt  Lake  Soap  Company 77 

Security  Abstract  Company,  The 78 

Salt  Lake  City  Brewing  Company 79 

Sorrcnson  £  Carlquist 80 

Sells  &  Company 80 


Sherlock  Knitting  Company i. .  84 

Sadler,  Henry 86 

Salt  Lake  Business  College 87 

Salt  Lake  Silk  Factory 87 

Spencer-Bywater  Company,  The 87 

Salt  Lake  Music  Company 88 

Salt  Lake  Dental  Depot , 88 

Steele,  E 89 

Salt  Lake  City  Foundry  &  Manufacturing  Company 92 

Shipler,  J.  W 94 

Salt  Lake  Eq.  Co-op.  Institution 96 

Salt  Lake  Hardware  Company 96 

Sierra  Nevada  Lumber  Company 98 

Shelly  &  Burckhartt 101 

Sears  &  Jeremy  Company 101 

Salt  Lake  Plumbing  Company 103 

Salt  Lake  Stables 104 

Saratoga  Farm 110 

Spencer  &  Lynch 110 

Salt  Lake  Meat  Company 112 

Sutherland,  Hon.  J.  G 133 

Sells,  Hon.  Elijah 136 

Senior,  Edwin  W.,  Attorney 137 

Scott,  Geo.  M.,  Mayor 139 

Stephens  £  Schroeder,  Attorneys.. .'. 139 

Templeton  Hotel 61 

Taylor,  Romney  £  Armstrong  Company 63 

Tolhtirst,  Dr.  C.  E 80 

Telephone  Livery 88 

Thomas,  R.  K 92 

Tuckett,  H.  A,,  Candy  Company 98 

Taylor,  Joseph  Wm 99 

Teasdel,  S.  P... 112 

Thompson  £  Wiegel 123 

Treweek,  Nicholas 126 

Taylor  Bros 126 

Thomas,  Gov.  A.  L 131 

Utah  Paint  &  Oil  Company 67 

Utah  Plumbing  Supply  Company,  The 68 

Unitah  Hotel 77 

LTtah  Cracker  Factory 78 

LItah  Book  £  Stationery  Company 84 

Utah  Nursery  Company 84 

Utah  Undertaking  Company 85 

Union  Pacific  Hotel 96 

Varian,  Hon.  C.  S 132 

Valley-Tan  Laboratory,  The 46 

Van  Home,  Wm.  G.,  Attorney 147 

Valentine,-C.  O.  &  Company 100 

Valley  House,  The 129 

Watson   Bros 55 

White  &  Sons  Company 57 

Walker  House,   The 59 

Walker  Bros.  £  Fyler  Company ,  64 

Wallace  £  Company 83 

Warner  M.  Rush,  Manager 85 

Warren,  F.  E.,   Mercantile  Company 86 

Warm   Springs   89 

West  Lake  &  Midway  Inprovement  Company 97 

Watts,  J.  H 99 

Ware,  W.  E 104 

Whitehead,  L.  S 105 

Williams,   Geo.  W 108 

Wantland,  C.  E 109 

Woodmansee,  Joseph 109 

Weeks,  Charles  B 122 

White,  Mathew 127 

Woodman,  James  F 128 

Williams,  A.  L 130 

Walden,  J.  B.,  city  treasurer , 141 

Williams,  Jas.  A.,  Attorney 143 

Whittemore,  C.  O.,   Attorney 146 

Young  Bros.  Company 74 

Young,  D.  C 97 

Young,  H.  &  Company 103 

Young,  John  M.,  City  Marshal 140 

Zion's  Co-Operative  Mercantile  Instituion 49 

Zion  Savings   Bank 94 

Zane,  Hon.  Chas.  S 131 

Zane  £  Putnam,  Attorneys 144 


VII 


INDEX. 


PROMINENT   BUSINESS   HOUSES,   PROFESSIONALS   AND 

OFFICIALS  OF  OGDEN. 


Allen.  Alvern MB 

Allison,  Edward  M..  Jr.,  Attorney 202 

Broom  Hotel 164 

Becraft,  L.  H.  &  Company 181 

Hurt.  S.  J.  &  Bros 189 

Bond,  H .  M.  &  Company 192 

Belnap,  <;.  R 194 

Hi-hop.  Hon.  A.  C 200 

Barratt,  Col.  Percival  J 207 

Corey  Bros.  &  Company 159 

Clark,  VV.  M .' 180 

Calvert,  Jas.  A 189 

Condon.  Dr.  A.  S 193 

Chicago  Meat  Market 19ft 

Collins,  John  H 196 

Chapman  House 1!"> 

Consolidated  Lumber  &  Milling  Company 197 

Driver,  Jesse  J 169 

Doyle  &  Halverson 1 7 J 

Dee,  Thos.  D 184 

Driver,  Wm.  &  Son 190 

Ellis,  D.  W..  169 

Eklund.C.  A  17:; 

Evans.  David,  Attorney I-:: 

Fanner-'  .\   Mrrchants'  Hank 168 

Fife.  Win.  \V 170 

Felshaw,  Dr.  K.  M 17.'. 

Kir-i  National   Hank 17* 

Farr.  W.  &  Co 178 

Fitzgerald.  T.  1C 179 

Gibson  &  Smurthwaite M 

Graham,  |.  M.  \   Son 195 

Gilbert.  Morton  V 2i>o 

Hendcrshot,  Abstract  Company,  The 159 

Huffman.  C.  H 164 

H.ni-on,  0 17'.» 

Hunter.  Ralph   I' I*. 

HotH   Lincoln 195 

Hoffman.  Miss   Edith I'.t* 

Henderson,  H.  I'.,  Attorney 201 

Idaho  Lumber  Company 170 

lunc  lion  City  Cornice  Works IWI 

(ones  &  Lewis 167 

R H'7 

cnkins,  Washington I -I 

ones,  r.i-o.  W 1*{ 

Kay,  W.  &   Company I7'.i 

Kelly,  Ille  &  Company I!):: 

Kuhn  &  Bro 195 

Kiesel,  Fred  J.  it  Company P.»; 

Klinkenbeard,  Miss  E,  J.  &  Sister r>- 

Kiinhall,  Jas.  N..  Attorney 205 

.undy.  Roht.  C                   Ml 

,edwidec.  Jos.  I1 197 

.eonard,  <).  R .,  Attorney 

.arkin  Undertaking  Company I -I 

.ichcnfeld    Bros l*'> 


MI  Null,  J.  W.  \  Company. 

Man...,.  Mr-    I  .11  .......... 

Mi  Mam-,  John  ............ 

Miner,  Hon.  Ja-.    \ 

W.  I..,  Attorney. 


••till),   T.    J 

(  l^-ilrn  Ali-trai  I  <  outturn 
o^den  Miln.irv  Academy. 
(  >Kden  Academy  .......... 


164 
160 
188 


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Olsen,  E.   A 

Ogden  Milling  &  Elevator  Company. 
Ogdcn  Steam  Laundry  Company 


Plymouth  Rock  Loan  \  Saving-  A— n<  iation. 

Parker,  Doxey  \  Eastman  

Putnam,  A.  W 

Peyton.  W.  L.  P.,  Attorney 

Patton,  A.  B.,  Attorney 

Reed,  E.  A.. 

Reed    Hotel 

Reed    Hotel  Livery 

Richards,  Hon.  C.  C 

Rolapp,  H.  H.,  Attorney 

Sacred  Heart  Academy 

Stephens.  J.  A 

Stafford.  Miller  &  Company 

Short,  B.  M : 

Shurtliff.  H.  W 

Spencer,  H.  H 

Smith,  Ransford,  Attorney 

Smith,  H.  W.,  Attorney. .'. 


Thomas  Bros 

Turner,  Wm.  H.,   Mayor 

Tyler,  John  G 

Utah  Loan  &  Trust  Company 

Whitaker,  S.  T.. 

Wi-dcll,  W.   B 

Watson,  John 

Wallace,  L.  H 

Wallace,  Joseph 

Woodmansce,  Chas 

Williams.  Wm  K 

Wollstcin,  T.  &  Co 


PROVO  CITY 


Booth.  |ohn  E.,  Mayor 

mi  Roller  Flour  Mills. . . . 

Kirsi  National  Bank 

Haven  aiiip  A   Clark 

Hotel  Roberts 

M-iiiir.  I  'lia^.  D 

Noon,  A.  A 

Smoot,  A.  O 


LOGAN  CITY. 


n  City  M.  \  M.  Association 

I   a i tlr MI.  Tim-.  B 

I  .luards,  J.  R 

I  1 1 -I  National  Bank 

Lo^an  Hniisr 

l.anjj.  Albert 

Murd»i  k.  Rolirrt 

Rub,  Rich  .K  Wairiim.  Alton. • 

sit  wart,  Hon.   |.  / 

'I'll. ii  her  lirn-.  Hanking  Coinpam    

BRIGIIAM  CITY. 

HriKham  (  it\    Mrr<  anlili-  \    Maniit.i'  liiiin^  A  -  •"  i.ilnin 

i  iiin  Sim  k  \  Mercantile  Compwi) 

Hr.x.  K    \  

Compton,  A.  W  .  . 

llnr-li-v.  Win.  .\   Son- 

|i •ii-cn.  linn.   |.  M 

Johnson,  I  Inn    I  .   P 

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VIII 


Utah  Tcrri-tbr^. 


Its  resources, 


,  ai?d  prosperity. 


PROBABLY  no  western  commonwealth  affords 
such  fascination  to  the  traveler,  such  attrac- 
tion for  the  settler,  such  allurements  for  the 
investor,    or    such  satisfaction  to  the  health- 
seeker   as  Utah  Territory.     It   has  been,  not  inaptly, 
called   the    Switzerland  of   America,   and  while  there 
are    no   Jungfraus  or    Mont  Blancs  whose   brows  are 
bathed    in   perpetual     snow,    there    are,    nevertheless 
]ic;iks     almost    as    lofty,    whose     abrupt     ascendency 
from  the  valleys  clothes  them  with  a  sphynx-like  rug- 
gedness  that  makes  them  majestic  in  their  grandeur. 

The  area  of  Utah  was  acquired  by  the  United  States 
from  Mexico  in  1848,  under  the  provisions  of  the  treaty 
of  Guadalupe  Hidalgo,  although  it  was  first  settled  up 
by  Brigham  Young,  July  24,  1847.  It  was  organized 
as  a  Territory  by  act  of  Congress  in  1850,  and  at  that 
period  it  comprised  all  that  section  of  country  lying 
between  the  eastern  boundary  of  California  and  the 
western  border  of  the  Great  Plains.  Nevada,  Colorado, 
and  Wyoming  were  subsequently  carved  out  of  its  area, 
reducing  it  to  its  present  limits.  It  now  has  an  area  of 
84,870  square  miles,  or  52,601,600  acres. 

Geographically,  Utah  is  situated   between  the  par- 


allels  of  37  and  42  degrees  north  latitude,  and  the 
meridians  of  109  and  114  degrees  west  of  Greenwich.  It, 
is  on  the  same  parallels  as  Colorado,  Kansas,  Missouri, 
Southern  Illinois,  Kentucky,  Virginia,  Spain,  Italy, 
Greece,  Turkey,  and  Corea. 

Utah  belongs  to  the  great  plateau  of  the  Rocky 
Mountains,  its  valleys  being  elevated  from  2, TOO  to 
7,000  feet  above  sea-level,  while  its  mountain  peaks 
reach  a  height  of  12,000  to  13,500  feet. 

One-half  the  Territory  is  on  the  western  side  of  the 
Wasatch  Mountains  and  within  what  is  called  the  Great 
Basin.  Most  of  the  inhabited  portion  of  Utah  lies  at 
the  western  base  of  the  Wasatch  range  and  on  the 
eastern  side  of  the  Great  Basin.  The  Wasatch  Mount- 
ains enter  the  Territory  on  the  north  at  about  the  mid- 
dle, extend  nearly  due  south,  until  near  the  southern 
boundary,  where  they  turn  to  the  westward  and  pass 
out  into  Nevada,  forming  in  Utah  the  letter  ".I."  Their 
average  height  will  not  fall  far  below  10,000  feet  above 
the  sea. 

Nearly  east  of  Salt  Lake  City  the  Uintah  mount- 
ains, still  loftier  than  the  Wasatch,  abut  on  them  and 
run  eastward  until  they  pass  out  of  the  Territory. 

The  eastern  part  of  the  Territory  is  drained  by  the 
Rio  Colorado  and  its  tributaries. 

West  of  the  Wasatch  the  drainage  is  into  the  lakes 
and  sinks  which  have  no  outlet,  the  largest  of  which  is 
Great  Salt  Lake,  with  an  elevation  of  4,260  feet,  a  shore 
line  of  350  miles,  and  an  area  of  about  3,500  square 


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miles.     Three   rivers,   the   Bear,   Weber  and   Jordan, 
empty  their  waters  into  the  Great  Salt  Sea. 

In  Utah  agriculture  is  dependent  almost  entirely 
upon  irrigation.  The  system  of  cultivating  the  soil  is 
to  start  canals  at  the  mouths  of  the  canons,  where  dams 
are  built.  These  canals  are  run  from  the  canons  out 
upon  the  more  level  grounds  of  the  valleys,  and  there 
subdivided  into  branch  canals,  and  these  are  again  divid- 
ed into  laterals  leading  to  every  farm, so  long  as  there  is 
water  to  be  distributed.  Each  field  has  little  furrows 
a  foot  or  more  apart  and  parallel  with  each  other.  Into 
these  furrows  the  water  is  turned.  Each  farm  has  the 
right  to  use  the  water  so  many  hours  once  a  week  or 
oftencr,  or  less  frequently,  depending  upon  the  season 
and  the  supply.  Many  large  and  expensive  canals  have 
been  constructed  in  Utah  for  the  purpose  of  redeeming 
the  arid  lands,  the  most  recent  ones  being  the  Bear 
River  Canal,  in  Northern  Utah,  and  a  canal  in  southern 
Utah.  The  latter  was  built  by  the  enterprising  citi/m, 
William  II.  Rowe  and  his  associates,  and  thereby  they 
have  successfully  brought  under  cultivation  a  large  sec- 
tion of  Utah's  most  fertile  land. 

During  the  year  1890  there  were  423,364  acres  of 
land  under  cultivation  in  Utah,  and  there  were  735,226 
acres  under  irrigating  ditches. 

The  larger  part  of  the  52,601,000  acres  in  Utah  is 
barren  and  mountainous  and  cannot  be  tilled.  Nearly 
one-fourth  of  this  area  has  been  surveyed.  The  United 
States  Land  office,  since  March,  1869,  has  disposed  of 
21,887,642  acres  of  public  lands. 

It  has  been  estimated  by  competent  experts  that  by 
utilizing  all  the  available  streams  during  the  irrigating 
season  2,304,000  acres  can  be  redeemed. 

In  September,  1890,  an  Irrigation  Congress,  at  which 
delegates  were  present  from  all  parts  of  the  arid  region, 
met  in  Salt  Lake  City.  They  memorialized  Congress 
to  give  national  assistance  to  the  cause  of  irrigation. 
Should  their  petition  be  granted,  a  great  impetus  will 
be  given  the  reclamation  of  these  lands  in  Utah,  and 
many  new  settlements  will  spring  into  existence. 

There  are  twenty-five  counties  in  the  Territory.  A 
brief  description  of  them  may  not  be  out  of  place  at 
thin  point. 

Beaver  County,  which   has  a  population  of  3,340,  is 
located  on  the  western  side  and  a  little  south  of  the 
r  of  the  Territory.     It  has  6,558  acres  under  cul- 
tivation. 

Box  Elder  County,  with  a  population  of  7,642,  has 
96,177  acres  under  cultivation.  The  county  includes  the 
greater  portion  of  the  Great  Salt  Lake  and  is  located  in 
the  northwestern  corner  of  the  Territory.  Dry  farming 
is  successful  there  because  the  soil  retains  the  moisture 
for  a  long  time.  The  Bear  River  Canal  ii  in  this 
county. 

Cache  County  has  a  population  of  16,600.  It  is  in 
the  northern  part  of  Utah.  The  general  elevation  of  the 
land  under  cultivation  u  about  6,000  feet,  and  iu  wheat 


crop  is  the  largest  in  the  Territory.    It  cultivates  54,301 
acres. 

Davis  County  has  6,469  inhabitants.  It  lies  between 
the  Wasatch  Mountains  and  the  Great  Salt  Lake,  and 
extends  from  the  canon  of  the  Weber  River,  on  the 
north,  nearly  to  Salt  Lake  City.  It  cultivates  23, 1 60  acres. 

Emery  County  lies  east  of  tin-  center  of  the  Territory. 
It  has  a  population  of  4,866  and  cultivates  14,363  acres. 

<;.-irfield  County  has  a  population  of  2,457.  It  lies 
in  the  southern  part  of  Utah  and  cultivates  1,716  acres. 

<ir:ind  County  was  carved  out  of  Emery  County  and 
extends  from  the  Colorado  line  to  Green  River,  on  the 
west.  It  has  a  population  of  .~>41,  and  lias  1,461  acres 
under  cultivation. 

Iron  County  has  2,68:i  inhabitants.  It  is  located  in 
the  southwestern  part  of  the  Territory  below  Heaver 
County  and  cultivates  l.v_'3  acres. 

Juab  County,  with  a  population  of  5,582,  is  located 
in  the  center  of  the  western  side  of  the  Territory.  It 
cultivates  !>,489  acres. 

Kane  County  is  on  the  extreme  southern  border  of 
the  Territory  adjoining  Arizona.  Its  population  is  1,685 
and  it  has  1,087  acres  under  cultivation. 

Millard  County  extends  from  the  mountain  ranges 
of  the  central  part  of  the  Territory  westward  to  Nevada. 
It  has  4,033  inhabitants  and  cultivates  8,l;Vj  n 

Morgan  County  is  in  northern  Utah,  lying  east  of 
Davis  County.  It  has  5,fi:;:t  acres  under  cultivation  and 
a  population  of  1,780. 

Piute  County  lies  north  of  Garfield  County.  It  has 
2,842  inhabitants  and  cultivates  7,779  acres. 

Rich  County  is  in  the  northeastern  corner  of  Utah, 
adjoining  Idaho  and  Wyoming.  It  has  a  population  of 
1,627,  and  cultivates  16,726  acres. 

Salt  Lake  County  is  southeast  of  the  Great  Salt  Lake 
and  lies  between  the  summit  of  the  Wasatch  mountains, 
on  the  east,  and  theOquirrh  mountains,  on  the  west.  It 
has  a  population  of  58,457  and  a  cultivated  area  of 
80,665  acres. 

San  Juan  County  lies  adjacent  to  Colorado,  New 
Mexico  and  Arizona,  in  the  southeastern  corner  of  the 
Territory.  Its  population  is  3<!5,  and  it  cultivates  809 
acres. 

San  Pete  County,  which  is  in  the  center  of  Utah,  is 
the  nu  M  MMitherly  of  the  chain  of  thickly  settled  coun- 
ties which,  beginning  with  Cache  Cnunty  on  the  north, 
extends  in  a  generally  northern  and  southern  direction. 
It  ha-  a  population  of  i:t,l  10,  and  has  under  cultivation 
47,li:i  acn-c.  Only  one  county  excels  it  in  agricultural 
production. 

.  ier  County  is  in  the  central  part  of  the  Territory 
and  has  8,1 18  acres  under  cultivation.  Its  population 
ii  6,199. 

Summit  County  is  in  the  northeastern  part  of  Utah. 
It*  population  is  7,733,  and  it  cultivate*  14,508  a. 

Tooele  County,  situated  southwest  of  the  Great  Salt 
Lake,  including  the  greater  part  of  the  desert  of  the 


same  name,  has  a  population  of  3,700,  and  cultivates 
7,524  acres. 

Uintah  County  is  located  in  the  northeastern  corner 
of  the  Territory,  adjoining  Wyoming  and  Colorado.  It 
has  a  population  of  2,292,  and  cultivates  8,960  acres. 

Utah  County  is  south  of  Salt  Lake  County  and  ex- 
tends from  the  summit  of  the  Wasatch  mountains 
westward  to  the  Oquirrh  range.  It  cultivates  40,195 
acres  and  has  a  population  of  23,416.  It  is  the  leading 
agricultural  county  in  the  Territory. 

Wasatch  County  is  east  of  Utah  County.  It  culti- 
vates 10,824  acres  and  has  a  population  of  4,627. 

Washington  County  is  in  the  southwestern  corner 
of  Utah  and  has  a  population  of  4,009  and  an  area  under 
cultivation  of  4,203  acres. 

Weber  County  is  in  northern  Utah.  It  has  a  popu- 
lation of  23,005  and  a  cultivated  area  of  22,450  acres. 


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In  1850  the  total  population  of  Utah  was  11,380; 
in  1860,  40,273;  in  1870,  86,786;  in  1880,  143,963;  in 
1890,  207,905;  and  in  1891,  215,000.  The  growth  of 
the  past  two  years  has  been  very  marked. 

The  assessed  valuation  of  the  taxable  property  of 
the  Territory  in  1891  was  $121,000,000,  while  the  rev- 
enue for  all  Territorial  purposes  was  $600,000. 

There  are  thirty-eight  cities  incorporated  under 
special  laws,  with  an  assessed  value  of  taxable  property 
amounting  to  $84,476,000,  and  a  municipal  indebtedness 
of  only  $1,278,000. 

There  are  seven  cities  or  towns  incorporated  under 
the  general  law,  with  an  assessed  valuation  of  taxable 
property  amounting  to  $1,088,000,  and  a  municipal 
indebtedness  of  $16,000. 

Few  States  in  the  Union  can  show  such  a  remarka- 
bly healthy  condition  of  the  finances  of  its  cities. 

The  principal  industries  of  Utah  are  mining,  agri- 
culture, sheep  and  cattle  raising,  and  manufacturing. 

The  number  of  mining  camps  in  the  Territory  is 
large  and  the  mineral  found  embraces  almost  every 
known  variety.  The  chief  mineral  products  are  silver 
and  lead,  which  are  found  associated  in  the  same  ores. 


Silver  was  first  found  in  Utah  in  1857,  but  little 
systematic  work  was  done  in  the  way  of  mining  until 
after  the  advent  of  the  Union  Pacific  Railway  in  1869. 
The  deposits  of  the  precious  metals  all  belong  to 
the  earlier  geological  ages,  with  the  exception  of  a  few 
small  outcrops  in  southern  Utah. 

One  of  the  three  most  important  mineral  belts  of 
Utah  runs  from  the  Uintah  mountains  on  the  east, 
through  Park  City  and  Alta,  in  the  Wasatch,  thence 
crosses  the  Salt  Lake  Valley  to  the  Oquirrh  mountains 
on  the  west  at  Bingham,  the  original  point  of  discovery 
of  mines  in  Utah,  then  turns  a  little  northward,  crossing 
diagonally  through  the  Aqui  mountains  and  thence  out 
on  the  desert.  This  belt  contains  the  most  productive 
mines  in  Utah.  The  leading  mines  are  the  Ontario, 
Daly,  Crescent,  etc.,  of  Park  City,  and  the  Old  Tele- 
graph, Jordan,  Lead  Mine,  Yosemite,  etc.,  of  Bingham, 

whose  total  output  runs  far 
into  many  millions  of  dol' 
lars. 

The  second  mineral  belt 
in  Utah  also  begins  in  the 
Wasatch  mountains,  in  the 
vicinity  of  Mt.  Nebo,  and 
runs  a  little  north  of  west, 
reaching  its  climax  in  the 
extension  of  the  Oquirrh 
range  at  Tintic.  Thence  it 
passes  through  various 
ranges  till  it  goes  out  of 
the  Territory  at  Deep 
Creek,  which  is  destined 
to  be  one  of  the  greatest 
mining  camps  of  Utah. 

The  great  mines  at  present  in  this  belt  are  at  Tintic. 
The  Mammoth,  Bullion-Beok,  Eureka  Hill,  Centennial, 
etc.,  have  produced  many  millions. 

The  third  belt  is  located  some  two  hundred  miles 
south  of  Salt  Lake  City,  beginning  at  Marysvale  and 
Beaver,  running  a  little  north  of  west  through  various 
ranges,  reaching  its  climax  at  Frisco,  where  the  Great 
Horn  Silver  mine  is  located.  The  belt  extends  west- 
ward from  there  to  the  boundary  of  the  Territory. 

Near  the  southern  part  of  the  Territory,  on  the  rim 
of  the  Basin,  is  a  very  unique  mineral  deposit  in  sand- 
stone of  the  triassic  or  later  date.  The  ore  is  chiefly 
chloride  of  silver  found  in  reefs  of  sandstone. 

The  eastern  part  of  the  Territory,  being  of  a  very 
recent  geological  age,  is  almost  destitute  of  precious 
metals.  The  region  embraces  one-third  of  the  Terri- 
tory and  includes  all  that  part  east  of  the  Wasatch 
mountains,  including  the  Uintah  mountains.  There  is 
a  limited  area  near  the  eastern  end  of  these  latter 
mountains  where  there  are  some  valuable  copper  mines. 
This  great  region  of  eastern  Utah  is  pre-eminently  a 
coal  region. 

The  mining  industry  has  taken  on  new  life  in  Utah 


and  many  mines  wliich  had  been  abandoned  are  now 
being  worked.  New  districts  are  being  constantly  dis- 
covered, the  latest  being  those  of  Dugway  and  Fish 
Springs  in  the  Deep  Creek  country  and  the  La  Plata, 
north  of  Ogden. 

Utah  ranks  third  in  the  production  of  lead  and  fifth 
in  silver  in  the  United  States. 

The  total  output  of  the  mines  from  the  beginning  is 
about  $180,000,000. 

During  the  year  1891  the  mines  produced  $16,198,- 
066.81  in  gold,  silver,  copper  and  lead,  and  ten  mines 
paid  dividends  amounting  to  $3,"  18, 

Elsewhere  in  this  work  the  mines  of  1'tah  are  dealt 
with  more  specifically. 

t'tali  is  bountifully  supplied  with  coal-fields.  The 
coal  belts  enter  Utah  near  Kvunston,  Wyoming,  and 
run  east  and  thence  south  for  a  distance  of  seven  or 
eight  hundred  miles.  It  is  estimated  that  there  are 
15,000  square  miles  of  bituminous  coal  land  in  I'tah 
and  of  such  thickness  as  to  supply  the  whole  United 
States  for  centuries.  A  valuable  feature  of  the  coal- 
fields lies  in  their  proximity  to  the  mineral  deposits, 
both  iron  and  the  precious  metals. 

During  1890  the  four  coal  mines  of  the  Territory 
produced  355,000  tons  of  coal. 

Considerable  Wyoming  coal  is  used  in  Utah.  A  tine 
quality  of  coke  is  manufactured  from  the  Castle  Kale 
coal,  and  is  extensively  used  in  the  Utah  smelters. 

The  asphalts  of  Utah  are  not  only  the  purest  in  the 
world  but  are  found  in  magnificent  abundance.  As- 
phaltum,  which  takes  tin-  name  of  gilsonite  and  uintite 
in  I 'tah,  is  found  in  the  northeast  part  of  the  Territory 
just  east  of  the  Uintah  Indian  reservation.  Other  fine 
deposits  exist  in  the  I'ncompahgre  Ute  reservation,  a 
short  distance  fn>m  the  Colorado  state  line. 

<  >/okeritc  or  mineral  wax-is  found  near  Thistle,  Utah. 

(iyp-um  i- found  in  extensive  <|iiantities  near  Nephi, 
in  .lu. ili  County,  and  i-  used  largely  in  the  manufacture 
of  plaster. 

:i'  nt  is  also  manufactured  on  a  large  scale  from 
native  minerals. 

Lithographic  stone  is  found  near  Santaqtiin,  Utah 
County,  and  in  other  localities  in  the  Territory. 

Of  liinc-tniic  I'tah  has  a  surfeit.  Much  of  it  is 
converted  into  lime,  while  some  of  it  is  used  as  flux  for 
hfBMM. 

(Jr.inite  is  hewn  out  of  the  large  boulders  at 
Wasatch,  a  station  on  the  KiolJrande  \\i--t.-rn  railroad, 
not  far  from  Salt  Lake  City.  It  is  used  fm-  building 
purpo-es  and  Hclgian  block*  for  paving. 

A'hite,  variegated  and  mottled  marble  has  been 
found  in  many  place*,  but.  for  lack  of  machinery,  it  has 
not  lii-eii  ulili/ed  to  :my  extent. 

There  i-  al«o  much  -late  in  the  Territory. 

Utah  excel*  in  the  quality  of  her  Hand-tune.  It  in 
found  in  inexhaustible  quantities,  and  ranges  from 
almost  a  blood-red  to  pure  white. 


The  sulphur  deposits  at  Cove  Creek  extend  over  a 
large  area,  but  the  depth  of  the  deposit  is  not  known. 
The  sulphur  taken  from  the  mines  is  98  per  cent.  pure. 
There  are  also  extensive  deposits  in  Beaver  County. 
These  sulphur  mines  are  the  only  ones  in  the  United 
States,  and  when  fully  operated  and  developed  will  be 
able  to  supply  a  large  extent  of  country. 

Ores  of  iron,  magnetite,  red,  brown,  ochrous  and 
fibrous  hematite  ore,  arc  found  all  over  the  Territory. 
The  great  deposits,  however,  are  in  Iron  County, 
and  occur  thickly  in  the  form  of  massive  outbur- 
fissures  in  granite,  from  Cedar  City  to  the  Santa  Clara. 
a  belt  five  to  ten  miles  wide  and  sixty  long.  These 
ledges,  which  carry  from  sixty  to  seventy  per  cent,  of 
metallic  iron,  very  pure,  are  from  twenty-five  to 
seventy-five  feet  thick.  Distance  from  rail  and  mar- 
ket, and  the  high  price  of  labor,  have  prevented  the 
iitili/ation  of  this  storehouse  of  iron. 

Near  Salina,  Sevier  County,  there  are  deposits  of 
almost  pure  rock  salt  found  in  the  mountains.  The 
manufacture  of  salt  around  the  (Jreat  Salt  Lake  has  long 
been  a  great  industry.  During  1S01  there  were  har- 
voted  104,000  tons,  of  which  71,000  were  sold.  For 
many  years  the  method  of  manufacture  was  simple.  On 
the  borders  of  the  lake,  the  water  of  which  contains  17 
per  cent,  of  salt,  there  are  many  lagoons.  The  rise  of 
the  water  in  the  winter  season  filled  these  lagoons,  tin- 
heat  of  the  summer's  sun  evaporated  the  water,  and  tin- 
salt  which  remained  was  shoveled  up  and  made  ready 
for  the  market.  Now  these  lagoons  an-  tilled  by  pumps. 
some  of  which  raise  a  million  gallons  of  the  saline 
waters  in  ten  hours.  Much  of  this  water  is  used  by  tin- 
silver  mills,  and  for  dairy  and  table  purpo-c-.  Utah 
supplies  the  entire  west  with  salt. 

In  addition  to  the  minerals  named  1'tah  has  a  salt- 
petre bed,  antimony,  quicksilver,  arsenic,  /.inc.  asbcsto-, 
and  in  fact  every  mineral  found  in  the  West  except  tin. 
Besides  this  it  has  quite  a  complement  of  gems,  includ- 
ing topaz,  garnets,  chalcedony,  amethyst,  etc. 

In  December,  1391,  natural  gas  was  discovered  in 
large  quantities,  within  a  few  miles  of  Salt  Lake  City, 
on  the  -hores  of  the  Cn-at  Salt  Lake.  Sufficient  devel- 
opments have  been  made  to  insure  it-  permanency,  but 
within  a  short  distance  of  win-re  the  gas  was  found  it 
is  known  that  gas  from  this  same  underground  reservoir 
has  been  used  for  lighting  ami  heal  ing  purpose-  fur  the 
pait  seven  years.  Three  OOBlpaaia*  hart  i'iii.-1-lv  I-,,,, 
organized  to  bore  for  gas,  and  their  operation  having 
already  proved  successful  the  result  for  I'tah  in  (In- 
direction of  material  pro-pciity  will  equal,  if  it  doc-  not 
what  has  happened  in  Ka-l«-ni  localities  where 
similar  <i  I  have  been  made.  The  cheap  fuel 

will  tend  to  bring  all  wc-lcrn  -melting  and  general 
manufacturing  enterprise-  into  tin-  Territory,  and  pop 
illation  and  bu-inesft  will  grow  apace. 

While  I'tah's  mineral  product  in  1800  averaged 
between  $11,000,000  and  $18,000,000,  her  agricultural 


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output  amounted  to  $8,310,000.  The  products  included 
•wheat,  oats,  corn,  barley,  rye,  lucerne,  hay,  potatoes, 
beets,  cotton  and  fruits. 

The  average  yield  per  acre  of  the  cereals,  when  com- 
pared with  the  other  States  and  Territories,  places  Utah 
far  in  the  lead,  showing  that  better  results  can  be 
obtained  from  the  irrigation  system  than  from  depend- 
ing on  rains,  as  the  Eastern  farmers  do. 

For  instance,  there  were  22  bushels  of  wheat  raised 
to  the  acre  throughout  the  Territory,  while  the  average 
throughout  the  United  States  was  only  14  bushels. 

The  following  figures  for  the  year  1890  are  from 
the  Territorial  Statistician's  report: 


PRODUCTS. 

ACRES. 

QUANTITY. 

AVERAGE 
TO  ACRE. 

VALUE. 

Wheat 

110,114 

2,409,451  bu. 

22  bu. 

81,927,563.20 

Oats 

32,763 

1  132,218  bu. 

34  bu. 

532,142.46 

Corn   

8,776 

165,067  bu. 

19  bu. 

118,848.24 

Barley 

7,358 

212,546  bu. 

29  bu. 

106,273.00 

Rye    

3,759 

45,204  bu. 

12  bu. 

27,574.44 

Lucerne 

101,729 

306,100  ton 

3  ton 

2,715,107.00 

Hay 

80,647 

12(1,572  ton 

liS?,  ton 

1,637,367.76 

Potatoes  .. 

7,S45 

935,874  bu. 

119  bu. 

496,013.22 

Beets 

87 

21,726  bu. 

248  bu. 

7,604.10 

Cotton  

7 

4,200  Ibs. 

600  Ibs. 

462.00 

Orchards 

5,275 

8,246,062  Ibs. 

1.563  Ibs. 

206,151.55 

Vineyards  
Other  Products 
(  Vegetable)  .  . 

265 
2,597 

565,560  Ibs. 
16,688,841  Ibs. 

2,134  Ibe. 
6,426  Ibs. 

33,933.60 
500,665.23 

Totals..., 

361,222 

88,300,705.80 

The  products  of  the  farm  for  1890  are  given  in  the 
following  table: 


PRODUCTS. 

QUANTITY. 

VALUE. 

Wine,  gallons                     

31,886 

$       28,697.40 

Cider,  gallons                           

61,368 

21,478.80 

Vinegar,  gallons 

27,907 

6,976.75 

Sorghum,  gallons                 

57,600 

37,440.00 

Butter,  pounds 

1,817,447 

323,303.23 

Cheese,  pounds 

247,875 

37,181.25 

Honey,  pounds 

854,387 

76,894.83 

Dried  Apples,  pounds 

197,167 

11,830.02 

Dried  Peaches,  pounds  

178,593 

19,645.23 

Dried  Apricots,  pounds 

11,895 

1,486.88 

Dried  Plume,  pounds 

6,731 

841.38 

Dried  Pears,  pounds         

9,921 

992.10 

Wool,  pounds 

7,451,252 

1,229,456.58 

Total  Value  

81,796,224.45 

The  quality  and  value  of  the  wool  clip  are  steadily 
improving. 

The  cattle  and  sheep  industries  in  Utah  are  in  a 
thriving  condition,  and  the  grazing  ranges  are  covered 
with  thcso  valuable  possessions. 

The  following  table  gives  the  figures  for  1890: 


KIND. 

NUMBER. 

VALUE. 

Milch  cows 

52,066 

8  1,561.980.00 

Cattle 

237,458 

3,561,870.00 

Horses                 .     

80,602 

4,030,100.00 

Mules 

2,571 

192,825.00 

Asses  

Ml  S 

12,720.00 

Sheep                       

1.310,021 

2,947,547.25 

Goats                                 

1,508 

3,770.00 

Swine,  over  6  months  old 

20,411 

163,288.00 

Total  Value  

812,474,100.25 

Utah  has  always  encouraged  home  manufactures, 
and  almost  every  industrial  concern  that  has  been  begun 
and  operated  on  conservative  business  principles  has 
been  a  success. 

In  1890  there  were  310  industrial  concerns  in  the 
Territory,  employing  3,274  hands,  and  paid  $1,597,- 
177  in  wages  during  the  year,  with  a  plant  valued  at 
$3,215,511,  an  annual  product  valued  at  $5,836,103,  and 
a  capital  invested  of  $4,405,881. 

These  310  industrial  concerns  manufactured  ale,  bed 
springs,  boilers,  books,  boots  and  shoes,  beer,  bricks, 
brooms,  carpets,  cheese,  cement,  cigars,  clothes  racks, 
crackers,  cotton  goods,  flour,  furniture,  gas  and  electric 
light,  harness,  ice,  iron  cornice,  iron  moulding,  knit 
goods,  lumber,  overalls,  paper,  paper  boxes,  refrigera- 
tors, rope,  salt,  soda  water,  leather,  tinware,  wagons, 
woolen  goods,  show  cases,  silk,  soap,  tents  and  awnings, 
trunks,  confectionery,  fruit  canning,  etc. 

In  Utah  County  there  has  been  recently  erected  one 
of  the  largest  sugar  manufactories  in  the  United  States, 
equipped  with  machinery  of  American  manufacture 
costing  $500,000.  Sugar  is  now  being  made  there  from 
the  beet  root  and  a  ready  market  is  found  for  the  entire 
product. 

Extensive  stock  yards  are  now  being  erected  a  few 
miles  north  of  Salt  Lake  City,  and  packing  houses  and 
preserved  meat  establishments  are  promised  industries 
of  the  near  future. 

Glass  works,  large  potteries,  potato  starch  factories, 
evaporating  establishments  and  many  other  industries 
that  would  pay  large  returns  on  the  investment  are  only 
awaiting  capital. 

Commercially  Utah  stands  par  excellence  among 
the  business  men  of  the  country.  The  failures  are  few 
and  far  between  and  the  merchants  are  looked  upon  as 
being  careful,  shrewd  and  conservative. 

There  were  in  1890  in  the  Territory  1,722  stores, 
with  an  invested  capital  of  $20,000,000,  making  annual 
sales  amounting  to  $45,600,000,  and  employing  8,000 
men,  who  were  paid  $4,900,000. 

There  are  large  co-operative  stores  in  almost  every 
county  and  the  business  they  do  annually  goes  up  into 
the  millions. 

There  are  thirty-seven  banks  in  the  Territory.  They 
had  on  June  30,  1891,  a  combined  capital  of  $5,148,- 
231.78  and  deposits  amounting  to  $8,355,684.00. 

The  Territory  has  1,500  miles  of  broad  and  narrow 
gauge  railroad  tracks  which  reach  all  the  cities  of  any 
size,  run  through  the  fertile  valleys  and  ascend  the  lofty 
mountains  to  fetch  the  ores  to  market.  Much  valuable 
country  has  not  yet  been  reached  by  the  iron  monster, 
especially  in  the  southern  and  western  portions  of  the 
Territory.  There  are  many  projected  lines,  and  while 
some  construction  has  recently  been  done,  it  is  as  noth- 
ing to  what  the  necessities  and  growth  of  the  Territory 
will  demand  in  the  next  few  years. 

A  road  from  Salt  Lake  City  to  Los  Angeles,  which 


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will  go  through  the  Deep  Creek  country,  has  been  talked 
of  for  several  years,  and  the  people  of  Utah  generally 
predict  an  era  of  great  prosperity  whenever  capital  shall 
see  fit  to  enter  upon  the  project.  The  mines  in  the 
Deep  Creek  country  are  low  grade  and  with  present 
shipping  facilities  mining  scarcely  pay^. 

Utah  has  an  excellent  free  school  law,  and  the  school 
attendance  is  now  so  large  as  to  crowd  the  buildings 
beyond  their  capacity.  There  are,  besides  the  public 
schools,  many  excellent  mission  schools  throughout  the 
Territory,  supported  by  the  various  denominations. 
The  Territory  supports  a  well-equipped  institution  of 
learning  known  as  the  Deseret  University,  and  the 
standard  of  education  is  being  yearly  advanced. 

There  are  churches  for  all  shades  of  religious  belief, 
and  nowhere  in  the  country  are  they  better  attended. 

The  Territory  takes  care  of  its  deaf  and  dumb,  its 
MI-. mi-,  and  its  wayward  boys  and  girls,  in  buildings 
especially  constructed  and  adapted  for  these  purposes. 

An  Agricultural  College  has  also  been  established 
and  a  State  Library  organized. 

Capitol  grounds  have  been  chosen  in  Salt  Lake  City, 
which  have  already  been  beautified,  and  in  the  near 
future  a  building  worthy  of  the  Territory  will  be 
erected. 

"  In  the  Salt  Lake  basin  the  air  is  dry,  pure,  elastic, 
transparent  and  bracing;  and  the  temperature  compares 
favorably,  in  respect  to  equability,  with  that  of  any  part 
of  the  Unitec)  States.  The  climate  maintains  a  happy 
medium  between  the  rigors  of  the  region  of  the  great 
fresh  water  lakes  of  the  northwest  and  the  eternal  sum- 


mer heats  of  Florida  and  Southern  California,  and  this 
fact  makes  it  both  healthy  and  agreeable.  The  normal 
winter  has  thirty  to  forty  days  of  moderately  cold 
weather,  with  enough  snow  for  a  week  or  two  of  sleigh- 
ing.  The  planting  season  begins  in  February.  Then- 
is  comparative  exemption  from  the  changeable  weather 
and  raw  winds  of  spring  in  the  mirth  and  east.  Only 
in  one  month  out  of  five  does  the  range  in  temperature 
exceed  fifty  degrees.  The  sun  shines  perpetually,  the  air 
is  invigorating,  the  rapid  radiation  assures  cool  nights. 
But  no  words  or  meteorological  statistics  can  convey  an 
adequate  idea  of  the  charm  of  the  climate,  which  con- 
tinues to  grow  upon  one  no  matter  how  long  a  resident. 

Hardly  any  form  of  disease  originates  in  Utah, 
while  upon  many  diseases  contracted  elsewhere  simple 
residence  and  use  of  the  thermal  waters  in  Utah  and 
Great  Salt  Lake  in  the  bathing  season,  are  more  bene- 
ficial than  ordinary  medical  treatment.  There  is  no 
malaria;  asthma  is  impossible." 

Utah,  with  its  unparalleled  climatic  advantages,  fer- 
tile valleys,  weird,  majestic,  rugged  canon  scenery,  its 
numerous  chemical  and  thermal  springs,  its  wonder- 
ful salt  lake,  its  magnificent  mineral  wealth,  and 
its  boundless  resources,  is  to-day  the  most  prosper- 
ous and  most  noted  section  in  the  Rocky  Mountain 
region. 

With  a  homogeneous  people  all  working  to  the  same 
purpose,  with  all  her  citizens  inscribing  on  their  banner: 
"  Utah — our  first  and  holiest  love! "  the  possibilities  for 
this  Territory  are  limitless,  and  the  future  bright 
indeed. 


Utah  Mining. 


OUTPUT  TO  DATE. 

FROM  the  beginning  of  mining  in  Utah  in  1871 
to  the    close  of  1891,  twenty  years,  the  total 
output  of  silver,  gold,  lead  and  copper,  rating 
silver  at  its  coining  value,  as  the  U.  S.  Mint  offi- 
cers  do,  and  lead  and   copper  at  their  average  yearly 
price  in  New  York,  is  in  round  numbers  $180,000,000 
in  value. 

OUTPUT   OF    189O-91. 

The  output  of  1890,  as  ascertained  and  published  by 
Mr.  Dooly,  agent  of  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.,  at  Salt  Lake 
is  as  follows,  save  that  silver  is  here  rated  at  its  coining 
value,  and  the  other  metals  at  seaboard  prices,  and  lead 
bullion  counted  as  refined  lead  after  deducting  five  per 
cent,  for  loss  in  refining: 

966,708  Ibs.  copper,  He.  per  Ib.  ..         .. $     133,939 

65,105,587  Ibs.  refined  lead,  at  4ic.  per  Ib -..    2,766,987 

8,105,586  ozs.  silver,  at  81.29. 10,533,605 

33,851  ozs.  gold,  at  820.67.. 699,684 

Total  value - - 814,134,215 

Statement  for  1891  is  not  yet  made  up,  but  the  out- 
put being  known  to  have  increased  considei'ably  over 
that  of  the  previous  year,  it  is  deemed  safe  to  put  it  at 
$16,000,000.  

DIVIDENDS  OF   1  89O. 

Mines  earned  dividends  in  1890  as  follows: 

Bullion-Beck,  at  Tintic 8375,000 

Eureka-Hill,  " 250,000 

Centennial-Eureka," -   150,000 

Mammoth,  "  560,000 

Horn  Silver,  at  Frieco - 200,000 

Mayfleld,  at  Big  Cottonwood —      18,001) 

Daly,  at  Park  City -   450,000 

Ontario,         "          ..900,000 

Total $2,903,000 

Dividends  for  1891  will  be  at  least  $2,500,000.  The 
first  two  mines  in  the  table  are  owned  by  close  corpora- 
tions whose  earnings  are  not  published.  These  are 
given  upon  the  best  information  obtainable.  Utah  mines 
have  paid  in  dividends  to  date  about  $22,500,000. 


Piute  counties.  There  is,  in  fact,  no  county  in  the 
Territory  where  the  prospector  has  not  left  his  foot- 
prints. Wherever,  in  Utah,  there  are  mountains,  min- 
eral indications  are  not  wanting,  and  valuable  minerals 
are  likely  to  be  found  in  time  in  paying  veins  or  depos- 
its. Ores  of  good  quality  are  known  to  exist  in  many 
of  the  isolated  ridges  which  break  the  face  of  the  desert 
in  Western  Utah,  but  mining  in  that  section  still  awaits 
the  construction  of  railroads.  The  main  producing  dis- 
"rict  of  the  Wasatch  Range  lies  on  the  heads  of  the  Cot- 
tonwoods  and  of  the  American  Fork,  within  sight  of 
Salt  Lake  City,  and  over  the  ridge  eastward,  where  the 
waters  find  their  way  into  the  Weber  and  Provo  rivers. 

Northward  from  this  locality  no  mine*  of  importance 
had  been  found  until  within  a  few  months,  when  a  dis- 
trict called  La  Plata,  on  the  summit  of  the  Wasatch 
Range  between  Ogden  and  Logan,  was  organized,  con- 
taining strong  ledges  of  ores  rich  in  lead,  but  rather  low 
in  silver.  Time  will  be  required  to  demonstrate  the 
importance  of  this  new  district. 

Southward,  200  miles,  near  the  heads  of  the  Sevier 
River,  eastward  of  the  town  of  Beaver,  there  is  a  dis- 
trict called  Marysvale  which  has  been  almost  abandoned 
the  past  eighteen  years. 

During  the  year  1891  promising  veins  of  milling 
gold  rock  were  opened  in  the  district,  a  mill  was  erected 
and  in  November  began  to  run.  Meantime  the  Rio 
Grande  Western  has  built  a  branch  road  from  Thistle 
Station  to  Salina,  about  87  miles.  This  will  probably 
soon  be  continued  to  Joseph,  above  Monroe,  the  latter 
being  about  20  miles  below  the  Marysvale  mines.  The 
road  spoken  of  leaves  the  Sevier  and  crosses  the  Pah- 
vant  Range  via  Clear  Creek  and  Cove  Creek  into  the 
Basin. 

Mines  are  found  on  both  slopes  of  the  Oquirrh 
Range,  from  Great  Salt  Lake  southward  nearly  100 
miles,  as  at  Stockton,  Dry  Canon,  Ophir,  Bingham  and 
Tintic.  All  these  localities  are  connected  with  Salt 
Lake  City  by  rail.  The  mines  of  Beaver  County  are  at 
Frisco  and  about  Milford,  the  terminus  at  present  of 
the  U.  P.  Railway.  The  mines  of  Washington  County 
occur  in  a  sandstone  reef  which  extends  along  and  near 
the  base  of  the  Wasatch  for  100  miles. 


WHERE  THE  MINES  ARE. 

The  mines  wrought  at  present  are  mainly  in  Beaver, 
Juab,  Summit,  Salt  Lake,  Tooele  and  Washington  coun- 
ties. The  northern  mines  lie  on  the  same  parallel  in 
Tooele,  Salt  Lake  and  Summit  counties.  The  mines  of 
Juab  County  are  eighty  or  ninety  miles  south  of  these. 
Beaver  County  is  200  miles  and  Washington  County 
300  miles  south  of  Salt  Lake  City.  Mines  were  wrought 
to  some  extent  in  Wasatch,  Weber,  Box  Elder  and 


BEAVER  COUNTY. 

Beaver  County  contains  four  or  five  parallel  ranges 
or  ridges,  striking  north  and  south,  all  of  them  mineral- 
bearing.  A  single  chimney  of  ore  in  a  contact  along 
the  east  base  of  Grampian  Mountain  (Horn  Silver  Mine) 
turned  out  90  tons  of  ore  a  day  for  four  years,  realizing 
to  its  owners  more  than  $13,000,000,  $4,000,000  of 
which  was  disbursed  in  dividends.  After  this  enormons 
output  the  mine  had  three  or  four  hard  years,  bat  is 
again  doing  well.  Ore  bodies  were  opened  in  1890 
in  new  ground  on  different  levels.  Shipments  for  that 


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year  were  19,477  tons,  which  sold  in  the  Salt  Lake 
market  for  $335,009.  Average  value  of  the  ore  was 
$18.26  per  ton;  average  cost  per  ton  was,  for  extraction, 
$3.50;  dead  work,  CO  cento;  surface  work,  85  cents;  sup- 
plies, $1.30;  total  cost  per  ton,  $6.25.  At  the  end  of  the 
year  the  mine  had  $269,787  in  its  treasury,  and  the  own- 
ers expected  a  better  year  than  last  year,  and  in  this 
they  have  not  been  disappointed. 

The  product  of  the  mines  for  1891  has  equaled  that 
of  1890,  and  the  profit,  about  $200,000,  has  been  as 
great.  There  is  not  much  doing  around  Frisco  at  pres- 
ent, aside  from  the  operations  of  the  Horn  Silver. 

In  Star  District  tlie  Talisman  and  Stewart  have  been 
penetrated  to  a  horizon  below  that  of  the  pinches  and 
faults  which  confound  and  discourage  the  miner  in  this 
district  at  a  distance  of  about  100  feet  from  the  surface  of 
the  ground.  Between  300  and  400  feet  down  they  have 
three  or  four  feet  of  very  good  ore.  From  Mr.  A.  G 
Campbell's  mines,  and  from  several  others^  small  ship- 
ments are  occasionally  made.  The  ores  are  generally 
of  a  rather  high  grade. 

The  facilities  for  mining  in  Heaver  County  are  very 
good.  The  country  is  dry  in  the  summer,  but  there 
is  -utticient  water,  wood  and  timber  for  mining  pur 
poses,  and  operations  are  not  obstructed  by  snow  or 
cold  in  the  winter.  The  ores  are  carried  from  the 
mine  dumps  by  wagon  and  rail  to  the  Salt  Lake  smelters 
at  about  $7  per  ton.  The  mines  are  easy  of  access. 
Provisions  and  supplies  are  cheap  and  abundant,  and 
good  labor  is  obtainable  at  fair  rates  of  compensation. 
There  can  be  no  doubt  that  extensive  exploitation  and 
operation  in  this  county  would  very  greatly  increase 
its  output. 


JUAB  COUNTY,  T1NTIC. 

Tintic  is  the  principal  mining  district  of  Juab 
('..iinty.  It  is  in,  or  on,  the  western  slope  of  the 
<>>|iiirrh  Range,  which  here  rises  perhaps  2,000  feet 
.il...\c  the  general  level  of  the  country,  making  the  abso- 
lute altitude  0,000  to  7,000  feet.  One  goes  there  from 
Salt  Lake,  about  seventy  miles,  via  Lehi,  on  the  U.  P. 
Railway.  The  Rio  (Jrande  Western  has  just  com- 
pleted a  branch  to  Tinlie  from  Springville,  going  in  via 
IInm:ins\  ille  to  Kunka,  swinging  round  Eureka  Hill 

past  the  Man >th  shaft  and  tlie  hi-;  in.n  mine  back  of 

Silver  City. 

The  district  has  been  worked  more  or  less  for 
twenty  yean.  Within  the  last  year  or  two  the  impres- 
sion has  grown  steadily  that  there  in  no  better  mining 
district  in  the  Tinted  Slates.  The  mines  occur  in  a 
series  of  ore  channels,  with  n<>  defined  l...im.l.m.  -.  hut 
following  a  generally  definable  course,  striking  north 
and  south — in  fact,  in  a  belt  of  limestone  about  two 
miles  wide,  lyin-_'  between  i|iiarl/ite  on  the  west  and 
erupthe  ro.ks  on  tlie  east.  Alltk«gMlOgittlM<l  min- 
rralogic.tl  feature*  of  the  vicinity  are  well  marked  and 


clear  for  a  distance  of  three  or  four  miles  along  the 
strike  of  the  belt,  and  here  is  where  the  great  produc- 
tive mines  -.in-.  North  and  south  these  guide  posts  of 
the  miner  are  more  or  less  masked,  and  there  has  been 
less  encouragement  to  prospecting.  There  is  little 
doubt,  however,  in  the  minds  of  good  judges,  that  iriv.u 
mines  will  be  found  in  this  lime  bell  :is  far  north  and 
south  as  the  quartzite  and  porphyry  banks  of  the  chan- 
nel extend.  There  is  as  little  doubt  that  the  ores  will 
be  found  to  extend  a  half  mile  or  more  in  depth,  at 
least  down  to  the  level  of  I" tali  Lake,  perhaps  2,000 
feet  below,  where  water  may  be  expected,  and  the  ores 
likely  change  to  sulphides. 

The  ore  deposits  are  as  a  rule  large,  easily  mined,  and 
of  a  high  grade.  The  Hullion.He.-k,  Kureka-Hill,  Cen- 
tennial-Eiiri'ka,  ('risinon-.Manimoth,  and  a  few  others 
are  the  principal  mines,  all  heavy  producers  and  divi- 
dend-payers, but  aside  from  these  little  prospecting  has 
been  done.  A  small  number  of  claims  have  been  pat- 
ented; a  few  more  are  held  by  location.  For  miles  in 
each  direction  the  country  is  practically  virgin  ground. 

Owing  to  the  low  altitude  the  winter  snows  depart 
early,  leaving  the  ground  parched  and  dry.  Vegetation 
is  very  scant,  and  timber  for  mining  purposes  has 
to  be  brought  from  other  parls. 

The  mines  are  not  troubled  with  water,  but  rather 
with  the  lack  of  it,  for  even  those  mines  which  have 
reached  a  depth  of  nearly  a  thousand  feet  have  none 
excepting  what  is  brought  there  by  human  effort  and 
ingenuity.  Most  of  the  water  for  all  kinds  of  uses  is 
derived  from  springs,  which  seem  to  be  <juite  numer- 
ous in  certain  places,  but  their  flow  is  not  strong,  and 
they  are  already  taxed  to  nearly  their  full  capacity. 

As  the  population  of  Eureka  and  the  various  other 
camps  is  steadily  increasing  and  more  mines  are  being 
opened  every  year,  the  question  of  water  supply  can- 
not be  far  distant,  for  when  the  section  receives  the 
attention  it  surely  merits  the  few  local  springs  will 
be  far  inadequate.  I'.ut  t'tah  Lake,  being  distant  only 
a  few  miles,  maybe  counted  upon  to  supply  the  mean-: 
the  end  can  be  easily  found. 

t'utput  is  all  that  counts  in  mining,  and  the  leading 
mines  can  he  delected  by  amount  of  on-  *hippc<l  in  ism-, 
given  in  the  following  table,  to. wit. • 


.I//. 

I'.ulli'in  IWk 
Kureku-llill 
Mammoth 
Dragon  (iron) 
Centennial-  Kur*k» 

•ure 

Keystone 
.Itilinn  Lane 
Northern  Spy 
Tecora 

.v  group..  . 
Sm>l««m  group 

•«w  ............ 


7-  ..... 
,.39,500 


i;,iirio 


group 


1,700 

7:- 
550 

M 

±21 
I'.W 
116 
100 


Governor 103 

Undine 88 

21 


Ruby 

North  Star. 
Hungarian  . 
Park  . . 


Rust  Dragon 

South  Mammoth 

Diamond  district 

Martha  Washington. 


19 
18 
15 
15 
12 
10 
10 


Total 75,907 

Shipments  for  1891  are  not  yet  made  up,  but  it  is 
known  that  they  considerably  exceed  those  for  1890, 
and  more  mines  have  had  ores  to  ship. 

There  is  a  chloridizing  mill  of  ten  stamps  in  the  dis- 
trict, which  is  not  much  used,  and  a  leaching  mill  of  30 
or  60  stamps  has  been  rigged  up  during  the  past  year  from 
old  dismantled  mills.  This  mill  is  mainly  employed  in 
working  up  old  mine  dumps.  Most  of  the  ores  are  dry 
ores — carrying  not  more  than  12  or  15  per  cent,  of  lead 
— and  they  are  sold  to  the  smelters  and  carried  to  Salt 
Lake  or  Denver  for  reduction. 

The  Eureka-Hill  and  the  Bullion-Beck  are  very  well 
equipped  for  deep  and  heavy  work.  Both  of  these 
mines  have  reached  their  llth  or  12th  level.  The  Mam- 
moth, Centennial-Eureka,  Keystone,  German,  Northern 
Spy,  Eagle,  and  other  groups  have  steam  hoists, pumps, 
etc.,  and  are  fairly  equipped.  Most  of  them  have  had  their 
years  "  in  the  wilderness."  The  Eureka-Hill  has  had 
eight  years  of  steady  production,  in  which  it  has  sold 
about  100,000  tons  of  probably  $50  ore.  Its  profits 
have  not  been  far  from  $2,000,000.  The  Bullion-Beck 
has  earned,  net,  in  the  past  three  years,  probably  more 
than  $1,000,000.  Neither  of  these  companies  publish 
their  dividends. 

The  Centennial-Eureka  has  a  long  stretch  of  the  mar- 
velous ore  channel.  Oaring  the  five  years  previous  to 
1890  but  1,365  tons  of  ore  were  taken  out.  In  1890, 
the  output  was  3,667  tons,  which  sold  for  about  $550,- 
.000;  and  the  past  year,  without  pushing,  the  ore  sales 
were  about  $400,000. 

The  Mammoth  had  paid  thirteen  dividends,  summing 
up  $210,000,  down  to  the  first  day  of  1890.  In  that 
year  they  paid  $560,000. 

The  Genuine  group,  the  Eagle  group,  Northern  Spy, 
the  Godiva  group,  the  Yorkville,  the  Madera  Consolid- 
ated, the  Marion  Consolidated,  the  Plutus,  the  Sioux 
group,  the  Snowflake,  the  Governor,  the  Iron  Blossom, 
the  Wolf,  the  Cave,  the  Hungarian,  the  British,  Cop- 
peropolis,  the  Undine,  the  Sunbeam,  the  Treasure,  the 
Tesora,  the  Turk,  the  Eastern  and  Daisy,  the  Hard 
Winter,  the  Belcher  Consolidated,  a  group  of  eight 
claims,  the  Lucky  Boy,  the  Alamo,  the  Golden  Ray,  a 
group  of  six  claims,  the  Isona,  the  Retribution,  and 
many  more  "too  numerous  to  mention,"  are  being 
brought  forward  year  by  year  to  the  same  stage  as  the 
foregoing. 

Many  of  these  Tintic  mines,  and  not  the  least,  the 


mines  about  Diamond,  have  immense  outcrops,  nearly 
covering  the  full  surface  area.  The  ore  is  found  [in 
bunches  and  chimneys;  greater  depth  will  surely  show 
concentration  in  large  bodies.  Experience  has  demon- 
strated that  these  mines  as  a  rule  need  only  to  be  opened 
and  wrought  to  become  profitable. 

The  Dragon  or  Tintic  iron  mine  ships  6,050  tons  of 
fluxing  iron  ore  to  the  smelters  near  Salt  Lake  City 
every  year. 

George  Arthur  Rice  &  Co.  operate  a  sampling  mill  at 
Eureka. 


DEL  MONTE  DISTRICT. 

This  district  is  four  miles  north  of  Eureka.  The 
railroad  passes  within  four  miles  of  the  mines,  which 
are  immense  bodies  of  lead  ore,  carrying  about  three 
ounces  of  silver  per  ton  and  a  large  percentage  of  iron. 
The  more  these  mines  are  exploited  the  larger  and 
cleaner  appears  to  be  the  ore;  1,200  feet  of  openings 
have  been  made  in  ore  which  is  from  10  to  45  feet  in 
thickness. 


WEST  TINTIC. 

This  district  is  in  Tooele  County,  but  one  goes 
there  from  Eureka,  the  capital  town  of  the  Tintic 
mines,  and  hence  mention  of  it  is  made  here.  It  is  a 
twenty-eight  mile  drive  from  Eureka  to  Rockwell's 
ranch  on  Cherry  Creek,  and  about  five  miles  farther  to 
the  mines.  The  mineral  belt  is  very  wide,  the  country 
low,  smooth  hills.  Amongst  the  mines  of  consequence 
are  the  Silver  Star,  the  Scotia,  the  Midgley,  the  North- 
western, the  Little  Chief,  the  Stonewall  Jackson,  the  88, 
the  Virginia,  the  Brunswick,  the  Grand  Cross,  the  Trib- 
une, the  Flying  Dutchman,  and  many  others. 


THE   DESERT. 

Fifteen  miles  west  of  Rockwell's  (on  Cherry  Creek) 
a  bold  and  rugged  granite  mountain  rises  out  of  the 
desert,  and  this  is  called  Desert  Mining  District.  On 
the  west  end  of  this  mountain  occur  valuable  copper 
mines,  the  ores,  rich  in  copper,  carrying  gold  and  silver 
also. 

There  is  Desert  Mountain,  fourteen  miles  north  of 
the  granite  mountain  spoken  of,  and  the  Oasis,  the 
Columbia  and  the  Drumm  mining  districts  in  the 
same  region.  "There  is  ore  enough  here  in  sight  now," 
says  an  intelligent  correspondent,  "to  tax  the  carrying 
capacity  of  any  single-track  railroad.  A  road  could  be 
run  out  here  from  Salt  Lake  via  Ophir,  Eureka,  West 
Tintic  and  the  districts  mentioned  to  North  Dugway, 
Clifton  and  on  to  Deep  Creek,  passing  through  mines 
for  nearly  every  mile  of  the  way,  and  with  sufficient 
water;  mines  that  will  never  make  much  stir  in  the  min- 
ing world,  either,'  until  such  a  railroad  sha,ll  be  run." 


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SUMMIT  COUNTY. 

The  mining  field  which  begins  on  the  heads  of  the 
Cottonwoods  and  of  American  Fork,  within  sight  of 
Salt  Lake  City,  and  extends  ten  miles  over  the  first 
ridge  of  the  Wasatch,  eastward,  is  thrown  by  the  wind- 
ing mountain  crests  which  culminate  in  that  vicinity 
into  four  counties.  The  more  important,  however,  are 
known  as  Uintah  Mining  District,  in  Summit  County, 
and  as  Blue  Ledge  Mining  District,  in  Wasatch  County. 
These  are  in  reality  one  district  divided  by  a  geograph- 
ical county  line  to  which  mineral  veins  pay  no  attention. 


PARK  CITY. 

A  town  of  5,000  inhabitants,  connected  with  Salt 
Lake  by  the  Union  Pacific,  and  also  by  the  Utah  Cen- 
tral, is  the  mining  town  of  the  district.  It  is  an  incor- 
porated town,  has  a  city  government,  fire  department, 
watei  works  and  all  the  appurtenances,  jail,  bank,  hotel, 
churches,  schools,  opera  house,  Masons,  Oddfellows,  etc., 
of  a  city.  The  streets  have  been  worked  and  graded 
and  drained  till  they  are  very  good.  The  absolnte'alti- 
tude  of  Main  street  at  the  hotel  is  about  7,500  feet  above 
the  sea. 

Three  or  four  gulches  join  each  other  at  the  head  of 
Main  street,  and  a  little  above,  and  up  these,  rising  in 
two  miles  2,000  feet,  are  the  mines.  The  Mackintosh 
sampling  mill  is  at  the  lower  end  of  this  street,  near  the 
depots.  The  Crescent  concentrating  and  sampling  mill 
and  smelter,  and  the  Marsac  (Daly)  thirty-stamp  chlor- 
idizing  mill,  are  in  the  town,  while  the  Ontario  forty- 
stamp  chloridizing  mill  stands  at  the  head  of  the  main 
street.  The  Ontario  mine  is  a  mile  and  a  half  up 
Ontario  Gulch,  south  of  the  mill. 


THE  ONTARIO  AND  OTHER  GREAT  MINI 

The  Ontario  vein  for  4,600  feet  on  its  course  is  owned 
by  the  Ontario  Silver  Mining  Company;  for  1,500  feet 
next  westward  by  the  Daly  Mining  Company;  the 
next  2,800  feet,  going  westward,  is  owned  by  men  inter- 
ested in  these  two  companies.  Here  the  Anchor  Min- 
ing Company  takes  the  vein  for  12,688  feet.  From  tli<> 
Ontario,  westward,  the  ground  gains  in  altitude,  so  that 
the  sixth  Ontario  level  is  the  Daly  eighth,  and  t)u> 
Anchor  seventeenth.  The  Anchor  Company  sank  a 
shaft  to  its  twelfth  level,  cross-cutting  the  vein,  and 
drove  in  a  drain  tunnel  6,600  feet,  intersecting  the  shaft 
on  the  twelfth  level.  The  Ontario  sixth  level  drain 
tunnel  isextended  through  the  Ontario  and  Daly  ground. 
an<l  it*  fifteenth  level  drain  tunnel,  three  miles  long 
from  Proso  Valley  to  Ontario  Shaft  No.  2,  is  about  half 
completed.  Extended  along  the  vein  to  the  Anchor  it 
would  be  nearly  five  miles  long,  and  take  the  Ain-li"1' 
water  to  the  twenty-seventh  level.  If  the  Anchor  ha* 
the  Ontario  or  an  equivalent  parallel  vein,  then  tin-  vein 


is  about  9,000  feet  long;  and  if  the  vein  extends  through 
the  Anchor  ground  it  is  20,000  feet  long.  There  is 
good  reason  to  suppose  that  it  continues  westward  to  the 
Cottonwood  mines,  and  that  it  strikes  eastward  throutrh 
Blue  Ledge  District  via  McIIenry  Gulch  for  about  two 
miles,  making  in  all  six  or  seven  miles,  throughout 
which,  with  intervals  of  barren  ground,  of  course,  it  may 
reasonably  be  Expected  to  be  fertile.  It  is  now  claimed 
that  the  district  has  four  or  five  parallel  veins. 

The  Ontario  mine  is  the  leading  mine  in  extent  of 
operations,  in  cost  of  plant,  in  output  and  dividends. 
There  are  upwards  of  thirty  miles  of  openings  in  the 
mine,  and  about  160,600  cubic  yards  have  been  sloped 
out  to  get  the  (in  round  numbers)  $27,000,000  which 
the  mine  has  produced.  The  mill  and  mine  plant  cost 
2,700,000,  and  mine  and  mill  give  direct  employment 


PAKK  1 1 1  v  -i  IM-.KI  sonra,  BHOwnra  owTABto  MHU. 

to  between  400  and  500  men  at  an  average  wage  of 
$100  per  month,  and  indirect  employment  to  a  great 
many  more.  During  the  year  1 800  the  output  was  36,- 
985  tons  of  (dry)  ore.of  which  23,892  tons  were  milled, 
and  12,093  tons  sold  to  smelters.  The  gross  sura  re- 
ceived for  the  product  of  this  ore  was  $1,742,084,  out 
of  which  $900,000  was  paid  in  dividends,  making  the 
total  monthly  dividends  paid,  to  the  end  of  1890,  1,75; 
aggregating  $1 1,525,000. 

Disbursements  of  1890  were  as  follows: 

Pay  roll  and  aalarie*...     $686.000.00 

Cordwood 84,180.75 

Lumberaml  timber . ... 86,649.50 

Coal  (from  Ooalnlle) 81,794.22 

Salt 29,682.83 

Carting  (Salt  Lake  foundries) 12,867.10 

lieef  and  vegetable* 

Hauling  and  sampling  ore ...     66,868.10 

Sundries,  r><>wd.«r,  nil,  machinery,  oandlea,  groceries, 

N.  Y  A  S.  F.  office. 810,828.64 

Dividends  (12,  of  $75,000  each) 900,000.00 


Total . 


.$'2.017,066.06 


This  will  give  an  idea  of  the  cost  of    mining,  and 
how  distributed. 

The  exoMfl  of  dislmrsemenU  above  receipt*  is  drawn, 


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of  course,  from  surplus  account.  Of  these  items,  the 
first  eight,  amounting  to  $806,731.52,  and  part  of  the 
ninth  and  tenth  items,  were  expended  in  Utah.  Of  the 
$12,000,000,  Salt  Lake  value,  produced  in  1890  by  the 
mines  of  Utah,  it  is  safe  to  say  that  three-fourths  were 
expended  in  Utah. 

The  Ontario  kept  up  its  usual  rate  of  production  in 
1891;  and  the  dividends  paid  carry  the  number  to  187, 
aggregating  $12,425,000.  The  mine  has  still  a  great 
amount  of  opened  but  unstoped  ground  above  the  10th 
level.  The  selling  price  of  the  shares  is  from  $40  to 
'$44;  there  are  150,000  shares,  par  $100:  holders  have 
come  to  repose  trust  in  them  as  if  they  were  United 
States  bonds.  The  mine  has  passed  the  monthly  divi- 
dend of  50  cents  a  share  but  about  six  months,  when 
No.  2  hoist  was  burned  down,  in  fourteen  years.  No 
one  familiar  with  it  doubts  that  this  will  continue  fif- 
teen or  twenty  years  longer. 

The  Daly  mine  raised  23,870   tons  of    (dry)  ore  in 


UALY    MILLING    AND    HOISTING    WORKS. 

1890,  20,795  tons  of  which  were  milled  by  the  Russell 
process  of  leaching,  and   2,351  tons  were  sold  to  the 
smelters.     Sale  of  the  proceeds  of  this  ore  brought  the 
company  $834,818,  of  which  $450,000  was  paid  in  divi- 
dends, making   46  dividends   pail  by  the  mine  since 
the  mill  started  in  February,  1886,  aggregating  $1,762,- 
500.     During  the  year  the  working  shaft  was  sunk  to 
the  10th  level,  and  a  second  working  shaft  was  started 
east  of  the  old  one,  which  has  been  sunk  to  the  Ontario 
6th  level   drain  tunnel.     The  Russell  leaching  process 
has  been  substituted  in  the  Marsac  (Daly)  mill  for   the 
amalgamating  process,  it  having  been  established  that 
it  does  better  work  at  less  cost  and  with  a  much  less 
expensive  plant,  both  in   first  cost  and    maintenance. 
The  usual  rate  of  production  was  maintained  during 

1891,  and  $450,000  was  paid  in  dividends. 

The  Anchor  property  is  a  group  of  claims  1,200  feet 
in  width  by  12,538  feet  long,  beginning  near  the  west 
end  of  the  Daly  and  running  west,  comprising  the  old 


Utah  and  White  Pine  properties,  and  many  other  con- 
tiguous claims.  The  drain  tunnel  above  mentioned  cut 
a  vein  18  to  70  feet  in  thickness  of  (mainly)  concen- 
trating ore.  The  company  have  a  mill  which  will  dress 
130  tons  of  crude  ore  down  into  about  40  tons  of  con- 
centrates per  day.  The  mill  cost  nearly  $40,000.  The 
mine  output  in  nine  months  of  1891  was  26,860  tons 
crude  ore,  which  made  7,686  tons  of  concentrates.  Con- 
centrating costs  93  cents  per  ton;  hauling,  78  cents;  aver- 
age wages,  $2.61  per  day;  total  cost  of  mining,  concentrat- 
ing, sampling,  and  delivering  on  cars,  $7.08  per  ton  of 
crude  ore.  Large  chambers  have  been  cut  out,  the 
openings  exposing  more  and  more  ore. 

The  Daly  West  ground  is  a  group  of  claims  about 
2,000  feet  wide  by  3,000  feet  long,  joining  the  Daly  on 
the  west  and  the  Anchor  ground  in  part  on  the  north. 
Tt  belongs  to  the  owners  of  the  Ontario  and  the  Daly, 
and  to  John  J.  Daly,  and  can  be  cheaply  drained  and 
exploited  and  laid  off  properly  for  ore  extraction 
through  or  by  means  of  the  workings  in 
those  mines.  A  working  shaft  was  start- 
ed upon  the  property  in  1891,  and  it  is 
understood  to  be  the  intention  of  the 
owners  to  proceed  to  the  opening  and 
working  of  the  mine. 

The  Woodside  Company  own  eight 
claims  in  Woodside  Gulch,  out  of  which 
they  took  $444,000  in  1889.  In  1890  a 
working  shaft  was  sunk  500  feet,  a  good 
hoist  put  on,  and  the  second  and  fifth 
levels  opened;  enough  ore  was  extracted — 
about  670  tons — to  pay  expenses.  Dur- 
ing the  past  season  the  vein  was  cut  at 
still  greater  depth  by  a  tunnel,  and  the 
output,  while  not  so  great  as  in  1889,  was 
satisfactory. 

The  Northland— Nevada,  or  the  May- 
flower, according  as  pending  litigation 
shall  be  decided — comprises  a  group  of  claims  near 
the  Woodside,  out  of  which,  in  a  contact  between  lime 
and  quartzite,  the  owners  extracted  1,560  tons  of  ore  in 
1889,  and  2,629  tons  in  1890,  when  they  were  enjoined 
pending  the  settlement  of  title,  and  obliged  to  close 
down.  The  body  of  ore  in  dispute  is  regarded  as  one 
of  the  best  and  most  promising  in  the  district. 

The  Massachusetts  (old  Empire),  comprising  twenty 
claims,  lies  about  one  mile  west  of  the  original  Ontario 
ground.  It  is  well  equipped,  and_  the  main  working 
shaft  has  reached  the  sixth  level.  A  fork,  at  least,  of 
the  Ontario  vein  is  believed  to  run  through  this 
ground. 

The  Alliance  (old  Sampson)  is  a  group  of  eight 
claims,  immediately  east  of  Pinyon  Hill,  on  a  line  west 
with  the  original  Ontario  and  Massachusetts;  the  Daly 
and  Anchor  diverge  to  the  southwest.  It  is  at  the 
head  of  Webster  and  Walker  Gulch,  and  much  higher 
in  altitude  than  the  Massachusetts.  The  vein  is  in 


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limestone,  is  15  feet  thick,  and  strikes  through  Pinyon 
Hill  southwesterly  a  mile  or  more,  the  Crescent  and  the 
Apex  each  owning  a  part  of  it.  The  working  shaft  is 
intersected  by  the  Hanauer  tunnel  at  a  depth  of  520 
feet.  This  tnnnel  has  been  extended  beyond  the  shaft 
on  the  vein  (as  a  level)  to  the  end  line  of  the  property 
and  to  a  connection  with  the  Crescent  working  incline 
for  the  benefit  of  the  Crescent  Company.  Meantime  a 
drain  tunnel  has  been  driven  into  the  vein  at  a  point 
1,002  feet  below  the  Hanauer  tunnel.  This,  called  the 
Alliance  tunnel,  is  5,37*2  feet  long  to  the  point  where 
it  strikes  the  vein,  830  feet  west  of  the  east  end  line 
of  the  property.  Crosscutting  and  running  west  in  the 
vein  shows  the  vein  to  vary  in  width  from  20  to  40  feet; 
to  pitch  about  15  degrees  from  the  vertical;  to  be  in 
limestone  still;  and  to  be  filled  with  quartz,  brecciated 
lime,  clay,  talc,  iron,  and  manganese,  with  occasional 
bunches  of  ore.  The  tunnel  has  been  driven  west  on 
the  vein  several  hundred  feet.  It  was  excavated  on 
contract  at  $18  a  foot.  The  property  is  a  steady  though 
not  (as  yet)  heavy  shipper. 

The  Crescent  property  comprises  about  90  acres,  the 
ore  occurring  in  a  channel  30  rods  wide  and  a  quarter  of 
a  mile  long,  falling  off  to  the  northwest  with  the  face  of 
the  hill  and  about  100  feet  below  the  surface.  This  ore 
sheet  crops  out  in  the  eastern  face  of  Pinyon  Hill, 
which  is  on  that  side  a  ledge  about  400  feet  high,  and 
thin  veins  or  fissures  come  occasionally  to  the  surface 
from  the  ore  body  on  the  northwestern  slope  of  the  hill. 
Probably  100,000  tons  of  ore  have  been  extracted  and 
sold  from  this  ore  body,  realizing  to  mine  and  smelter 
$1,500,000 — $15  per  ton — and  many  thousands  of  tons 
of  concentrating  ore  yet  remain  in  the  mine  and  on  the 
various  dumps.  Dividends  amounting  to  $228,020  have 
been  paid. 

The  Sampson  (or  Alliance)  vein  cuts  across  the  head 
of  the  property,  and  is  reached  at  a  depth  of  about  400 
feet  by  a  1,700-foot  tunnel  run  in  from  the  northwest. 
Upon  this  vein,  which  is  here  50  feet  wide,  at  the  inner 
end  of  the  tunnel,  machinery  has  been  placed,  and  a 
working  incline  sunk  to  the  Hanauer  tunnel,  400  feet. 
This  saves  pumping  and  gives  400  feet  of  dry  sloping 
back.  The  ore  in  this  vein  is  scattered;  fi\  tons  are 
concentrated  into  one.  The  output  of  the  mine  in 
firit-class  ore  and  concentrates  is  about  6,000  tons  a 
year,  the  grots  value  of  which  is  not  far  from 
$40  a  ton.  The  company  have  a  concentrating 
and  sampling  mill,  5  miles  of  tramway  between  mine 
and  mill,  with  an  average  grade  of  400  feet  per  mile, 
boarding  and  lodging  houses,  etc.  The  property  is 
regarded  ax  in  bettt-r  r<>ii<liti<>ti  than  ever  before. 

Amongst  propertied  upon  which  a  good  deal  of 
work  ha*  been  done  with  more  or  less  encouraging 
result*,  but  which  have  not  M  yet  become  steady  and 
large  producer*,  may  be  mentioned  the  Apex,  the  Creole, 
the  Deer  Valley  Consolidated,  the  Constellation, 
the  <  {olden  Eagle,  the  Whitehead,  the  Putnam,  the 


Meears  Consolidated,  the  Roaring  Lion,  the  Jupiter,  the 
Silver  Key,  the  Silver  King,  the  New  York,  the  Lucky 
Bill,  the  Comstock,  the  Xiem,  the  Steele,  the  Dolberg, 
the  West  Ontario,  the  Black  Diamond  and  Nimrod,  the 
Rosebud,  the  Reed,  the  Kerr,  the  Hoyt,  the  Park  City, 
the  Lundin  and  Anderson,  the  Roseamp  and  Glen,  the 
Denhuff,  the  Creole  No.  2,  the  Typo,  the  Kentucky, 
and  the  Hughes  and  Bogan.  To  these  and  many  others 
the  Park  City  Record  calls  attention  as  offering  induce- 
ments to  would-be  investors  in  mining. 

Besides  these  there  are  hundreds  of  promising  pros- 
pects scattered  all  over  these  hills  from  the  Cotton- 
woods  to  Provo  River,  and  from  Deer  Valley  nearly  to 
Midway,  a  district  containing  fifty  square  miles.  The 
country  is  wet  and  the  drift  heavy,  making  the  devel- 
opment of  prospects  into  paying  mines  slow  work. 
Very  little  capital  on  the  outside  has  ever  gone  into  the 
district.  It  has  had  to  depend  upon  its  output  for  the 
means  of  increasing  its  output.  Yet  it  may  be  truly  said 
that  there  is  no  district  in  the  entire  mining  section 
which  offers  greater  inducements  to  capital  to  engage  in 
mining  than  this. 

The  Park  City  Sampling  Mill,  owned  by  Mr.  Rich- 
ard Mackintosh,  of  Salt  Lake,  samples  about  30,000  tons 
of  ore  yearly  from  these  mines. 

The  yearly  output  of  the  district  is  about  75,000  tons 
of  ore,  worth  something  like  $4,000,000  at  Salt  Lake. 
About  45,000  tons  of  ore  are  milled  yearly  by  the  Ontario 
and  the  Daly  (Marsac)  Mills. 


WA8ATCH  COUNTY. 

Blue  Ledge  District  lies  on  the  eastern  slope  of  the  div- 
ide between  the  Provo  and  the  Weber,  and  is  in  Wasatch 
County.  The  Glencoe  is  at  present  the  leading  or  most 
promising  mine  in  the  district.  It  consists  of  a  group 
of  six  or  eight  claims.  In  the  old  workings  there  was  a 
strong  continuous  vein  for  300  feet,  but  the  ore  was  of 
low  grade  and  carried  too  much  zinc.  An  adit  tunnel 
has  been  driven  in  150  feet  below  the  old  workings, 
proving  the  vein  to  be  much  stronger  and  the  ores 
richer  and  less  base  than  on  the  level  above.  The  com- 
pany have  the  past  season  constructed  a  large  concen- 
trating mill,  and  tin-  mine  lias  become  a  regular  shipper 
of  ore.  The  properly  is  about  two  miles  a  little  south 
of  east  of  the  Ontario. 

Tliere  is  valuable  property  in  M.  Henry  <4uloh — to- 
wit,  the  Wilson  &  Barrett,  the  Lowell,  the  Mr  Henry,  the 
Hawkeye,  the  Moulder;  and  southward  of  the  gulch  the 
Free  Silver,  the  Wasateh,  and  many  others.  All  these 
are  groups  of  from  two  to  a  dozen  claims,  and  on  some 
of  them  much  heavy  and  expensive  development  work 
has  been  done.  The  McIIenry  was  worked  under  lease 
the  past  season,  and  several  small  shipment*  of  high 
grade  ore  were  made. 

Work  in  tins  vicinity  is  for  the  most  part  suspended, 
however,  pending  the  excavation  of  a  drain  tunnel,  the 


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superabundance  of  water  in  the  ground  having  ex- 
hausted the  operators.  The  15th-level  Ontario  drain 
tunnel  is  well  abreast  of  these  properties  now,  and 
a  thousand  feet  below  them.  A  branch  2,000  feet  long 
would  drain  them  and  permit  their  exploitation.  Good 
judges  do  not  doubt  that  there  are  great  mines  on 
McHenry  Gulch,  but  the  ground  is  broken  and  thrown 
about  by  eruptive  dykes,  and  ore  in  paying  bodies,  if  it 
exists,  probably  lies  deep  like  the  Consolidated  Virginia 
bonanza. 


UTAH  COUNTY 

A  spur  of  the  Wasatch  striking  eastwaroi  and  then 
northward  forms  the  line  in  this  locality  between  Sum- 
mit, Wagatch  and  Utah  Counties,  and  also  between 
Uintah,  Snake  Creek,  and  Blue  Ledge  districts,  the 
latter  in  Wasatch,  Snake  Creek  in  Utah  County 
Headquarters  of  all  these  districts,  it  will  be  un- 
derstood, is  Park  City.  The  mines  in  Snake  Creek 
are  about  eight  miles  from  Park  City  over  a  high 
divide,  yet  it  is  the  best  way  out  at  present. 

The  Southern  Tier  has  been  opened  to  a  depth  of  500 
feet,  and  some  shipments  of  150-ounce  ore  have  been 
made.  Amongst  other  groups  of  claims  upon  which 
considerable  work  has  been  done  are  the  Newell,  the 
Steamboat,  and  the  Levigneur  claims.  The  formation 
is  mixed  and  pretty  badly  broken  and  tumbled  up  on 
the  surface.  Nevertheless  the  miners  are  developing 
regular  and  continuous  veins,  which  produce  very  good 
ore.  There  are  copper  lodes  and  ledges  of  marble;  and 
at  Midway,  on  the  Provo  River,  in  plain  sight  from  the 
mines  and  not  far  away,  there  are  hot  springs  and  quite 
an  area  of  the  "formation"  which  in  many  places  these 
hot  springs  deposit.  With  a  railroad  on  the  Provo 
River,  Snake  Creek  will  be  heard  of  to  some  purpose  in 
the  mining  world. 

A   GREAT  MINING  FIELD. 

Before  completing  the  review  of  Utah  County  mines, 
the  reader  may  as  well  return  to  Salt  Lake  City,  and 
take  a  general  glimpse  of  the  field.  About  thirty  miles 
east  of  Salt  Lake  City,  the  counties  of  Salt  Lake, 
Utah,  Wasatch  and  Summit  corner  at  the  apex 
of  Clayton's  peak,  in  the  heart  of  one  of  Utah's 
great  mining  fields.  This  field  is  from  fifty  to  one 
hundred  square  miles  in  area;  its  absolute  altitude  is 
from  7,000  to  11,000  feet,  and,  it  is  extremely  rugged. 
It  is  here  that  the  Wasatch  range  is  the  highest  and 
most  massive.  The  formation  is  quartzite  and  lime, 
held  up  on  granite  shoulders.  Much  of  it  has  been 
gouged  and  worn  away  by  erosive  agencies.  From  its 
culmination  the  water  flows  in  all  directions — Ameri- 
can Fork,  Little  and  Big  Cottonwood,  and  Mill  Creek 
westward,  and  small  unnamed  streams  south,  north  and 
east,  into  the  Provo  and  the  Weber.  The  western 
limb  of  it  is  accessible  only  via  the  streams  named  from 


Salt  Lake  Valley.  The  eastern  limb  is  reached  by  the 
Union  Pacific  from  Echo  on  the  Weber,  and  also  by  the 
Utah  Central,  directly  over  the  Wasatch,  through  Par- 
ley's Canon  and  Parley's  Park.  A  rail  and  tramway 
run  to  Alta  at  the  head  of  Little  Cottonwood  from 
Brigham  Junction,  which  is  ten  miles  south  of  Salt  Lake 
City.  A  good  wagon  road  runs  up  American  Fork, 
starting  from  the  town  of  American  Fork,  which  is 
about  thirty  miles  south  of  Salt  Lake  City,  to  the  Miller 
mine,  probably  11,000  feet  above  the  sea;  and  a  wagon 
road  also  runs  up  Big  Cottonwood  to  the  lakes,  and, 
crossing  the  divide,  down  Thayne's  Canon  to  Parley's 
Park  and  Park  City.  The  mines  pay  no  attention  to 
divides,  although  these  are  the  boundary  lines  of 
counties  and  mining  districts. 

The  palmy  days  of  the  Cottonwoods  and  of  Ameri- 
can Fork  passed  away  a  decade  since,  with  the  exhaus- 
tion of  the  surface  bonanzas  of  such  famous  mines  as 
the  Emma,  Flagstaff,  Joab  Lawrence,  Miller,  Prince  of 
Wales,  Reed  <fc  Benson,  etc.  Work  has  never  ceased 
altogether,  however,  although  it  has  ceased  on  hundreds 
of  prospects,  and  on  scores  of  mines.  This  is  due  to 
the  same  incidents  that  everywhere  embarrass  mining 
— lack  of  means  being  the  principal.  It  takes  a  mine 
to  make  a  mine,  the  Spaniards  say,  and  it  is  true.  Some 
of  our  greatest  mines  would  be  as  dead  and  unknown 
as  any  of  the  1,500  patented  mines  of  Utah  had  they 
not  at  an  early  stage  passed  into  the  hands  of  men  of 
ample  means,  men  able  to  put  in  a  good  deal  of  money 
before  they  took  any  out.  There  ought  to  be  200  pro- 
ducing mines  on  the  Cottonwoods  and  American  Fork, 
and  some  day  there  will  be.  Some  accidental  strike 
will  recall  attention  to  this  mining  ground,  so  accessible 
from  the  valley;  men  will  again  flock  in  there;  work 
will  be  resumed  on  properties  partially  developed  by 
men  full  of  pluck  and  with  means,  and  also  on  the 
merest  prospect  holes;  and  more  money  will,  in  the 
future,  come  down  these  streams  in  a  year  than  is  taken 
at  present  from  all  the  mines  of  Utah.  Fifty  mines 
might  be  named  in  the  district  that  need  nothing  but 
exploitation  to  become  profitable  producers.  And  there 
are  four  times  fifty  more,  probably  equally  meritorious, 
which  were  never  worked  enough  to  be  known.  There 
are  about  a  dozen  which  are  worked  in  a  small  way,  and 
send  out  a  little  ore  every  season. 

On  the  eastern  side  of  the  field  a  rich  company  early 
became  engaged  in  mining,  and  so  there  has  been  no 
abandonment,  although  this  company's  was  for  years 
the  only  productive  property  in  Summit  County.  The 
Ontario  mine  was  discovered  by  the  merest  accident, 
the  turning  of  a  loose  cobble-stone  of  ore  in  the  bushes 
on  the  side  of  Ontario  Gulch.  A  narrow  little  trench  a 
few  feet  long  was  found  to  be  full  of  rich  ore,  and  the 
"find"  was  sold  to  Hearst,  Chambers  &  Haggin  for 
$30,000.  The  Ontario  Silver  Mining  Company  was 
organized  and  a  great  deal  of  money  expended  in  mill 
and  mining  plant  and  development  before  any  ore  of 


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consequence  was  taken  out.  The  reader  of  these  pages  has 
already  some  idea  of  what  has  been  done  since.  If,  as  we  are 
assured  by  the  superintendent,  the  mill  has  three  more  years' 
work  above  the  tenth  level,  it  will  have  been  seventeen  years 
exhausting  the  mine  to  that  level.  At  the  same  rate,  with  the 
long  drain  tunnel  completed  and  taking  the  water  from  the 
fifteenth  level,  there  are  eight  and  a  half  years'  work  between 
the  tenth  and  fifteenth  levels;  and,  if  the  formation  continues 
and  the  vein  retains  sufficient  fertility,  it  may  be  worked  by 
pumps  to  the  twenty-fifth  level  seventeen  years  more,  or  in  all 
forty-two  and  a  half  years.  Dividends  of  $900,000  a  year 
have  been  so  long  paid,  that,  as  has  been  said,  they  are  looked 
for  as  confidently  as  the  payment  of  interest  on  Govern- 
ment bonds.  Forty  years  of  life  for  such  a  mine  means  the 
wresting  from  that  fissure  of  $75,000,000,  and  the  payment  of 
$40,000,000  in  dividends.  Yet  one  year  the  ore  ran  down  to 
$67  per  ton,  and  one-fourth  of  the  mine  was  offered  for  $1175,000 
and  after  examination  declined.  And  yet  again,  notwith- 
standing the  fact  that  the  first  ore  taken  from  the  little  trench 
spoken  of  sold  in  Salt  Lake  for  $245  a  ton,  the  chances  are  ten 
to  one  that  if  the  owners  had  not  had  unlimited  means,  this 
unequaled  mine,  which  was  naturally  a  water  geyser,  would 
have  been  abandoned  the  same  as  the  Davenport,  or  the 
Wellington,  or  the  McHenry,  or  the  Hawkeye,  or  the  Lowell 
were,  and  as  the  Crescent,  the  Woodside,  the  Wasatch,  and  a 
hundred  other  Utah  mines  at  one  time  or  other  have  been. 

The  Daly  is  a  continuation  of  the  Ontario  westward,  and  it 
took  four  years  of  outlay  to  work  this  mine  up  to  the  dividend- 
-;.i..  Blind  tunnels  were  run  into  the  banks  of  the 
gulches,  and  a  shaft  put  down  500  feet,  and  levels  and  cross- 
drifts  run,  pumps  set  and  compressors  and  hoisting  plant  put 
on,  and  a  mill  built;  and  long  after  that,  when  dividends  had 
begun,  a  considerable  interest  in  it  was  offered  for  sale  at  the 
rate  of  $200,000  for  the  whole.  Its  total  dividends  are  now 
nearly  ten  times  $200,000,  and  its  life  bids  fair  to  extend  side  by 
side  with  that  of  its  foster  father,  the  Ontario. 

There  are  mines  still  west  of  the  Daly  and  east  of  the 
Ontario,  and  alongside  of  both,  doubtless  as  good  as  they  are 
It  is  a  wonderful  district,  full  of  prospect  holes,  of  tunnels  and 
adits  and  shafts  stopped  just  short  of  fruition.  There  was  the 
Woodside,  abandoned  for  eight  years,  then  taken  up  .mil 
proved  a  bonanza,  and  that  has  revived  a  whole  group  ol  mine- 
in  the  vicinity,  and  in  other  localities,  and  thoroughly  broken 
up  the  superstition  that  there  was  but  one  mine  or  ore  vein  in 
the  district.  The  Anchor,  the  Alliance,  the  Crescent,  the  Apex, 
and  at  least  a  score  of  groups  within  three  miles  of  Park  <  it\ . 
need  nothing  but  judicious  working  to  make  great  mines  of 
them. 


AMERICAN  FORK. 

With  all  the  other  mining  districts  of  Utah.  Aim-in  an  Fork, 
ha* experienced  a  resurrection  within  the  past  two  years.  I  In 
i  anon  road,  cut  out  by  the  breaking  of  a  reservoir  d.un  and 
generally  out  of  rrp.ur  from  long  disuse,  has  been  thoroughly 
reconstructed.  From  100  to  200  men  have  been  kept  busy  in 


he  m  ines  cleaning  out  and  re-timbering  old  shafts,  tunnels 
rifts  and  winzes,  preparatory  to  further  exploitation  or  the 
extraction  of  ore.  .  Arrangements  have  been  made  to  establish 
a  very  large  ore-leaching  works  at  American  Fork  town,  at  the 
mouth  of  the  stream  and  also  on  the  Union  Pacific  Railway. 

Amongst  the  mines  on  which  work  has  been  resumed  are  the 
North  Star;  the  mines  of  the  American  Fork  Company,  known 
as  the  Flora,  New  Idea,  Osborn,  Osborn  No.  2,  Wild  Dutch- 
man, Wild  Dutchman  Extension,  Security;  the  mines  of   the 
Treasure  Consolidated  Company,   to-wit:     Treasure,   N't-mo. 
Dolphin,  Oliver;  the  Milkmaid,  the  Kalamazoo,  the  Pittsburgh, 
the  Chicago,   the   Superior,  and  the  Silver  Bell  group.     All 
these  and  many  others  make  a  good  showing.     From  most  of 
them  shipments  are  occasionally  made  during  the  progress  of 
mere  development  work.     With   the  whole  creek  from  Deer 
Creek  to  Miller  Hill,  one  hive  of  humming  industry,  scores  of 
mines,  whose  names  are  forgotten,  and  hundreds  of  discoveries 
will  be  brought  under  tribute. 


SALT  LAKE  COUNTY— BIG  COTTONWOOD. 

The  mines  of  Salt  Lake  County  are  at  Bingham  Canon  in  the 
( )i|iiirrh,  and  on  the  Cottonwoods  in  the  Wasatch, both  connect- 
ed with  the  Jordan  smelters  and  with  Salt  Lake  City  by  rail  and 
trainway.  Concerning  the  mines  of  Little  Cottonwood,  it  may 
be  said  that  the  output  of  the  past  season  was  considerably  in 
excess  of  that  of  the  last  few  years.  The  developments  in  the 
Kinnia  and  the  Flagstaff  are  more  encouraging  than  at  any- 
time in  the  past  decade.  As  much  can  be  said  of  the  City 
Rock,  of  the  Chicago  and  Superior,  of  the  Montezuma,  of  the 
Jack  Mines;  other  shippers  are  the  Highland  Chief,  the  Toledo 
dump,  the  Golconda,  the  Hoboken,  the  Toledo,  the  Vallejo,  the 
Peruvian,  and  the  King.  Some  work  is  going  on  in  the 
Wellington,  the  Oxford  and  Geneva,  and  a  number  of  new 
prospects  have  been  opened  up,  which  are  very  promising. 


LITTLE  COTTONWOOD. 

This  district  has  a  number  of  good  mines,  while  there  are 
many  prospects  that  would  become  paying  properties  if  suf- 
ficient capital  and  energy  were  applied  to  their  development. 

The  Maxfield  is  the  leading  mine  in  the  matter  of  output  .nut 
dividends. 

The  Reed  and  Benson  in  early  times  turned  out  $300,000,  but 
the  ore  pipes,  which  were  followed,  made  such  labyrinthine 
workings  that  at  a  depth  of  about  'tOQ  feet  work  ceased  in  the 
mine,  and  a  tunnel  was  driven  2,200  feet  on  a  level  500  feet  be- 
low the  lowest  of  the  old  workings.  In  this  tunnel  the  old  high 
grade  ore  has  been  recently  struck  in  -.mall  quantity,  and  it  is 
believed  that  this  will  lead  to  the  ore  pipes  abandoned  500 
cet  above,  when  the  prosperous  days  of  old,  like  health  after 
long  illness,  if  not  like  youth  after  it  is  passed,  w  ill  return  to 
the  mine  and  its  persevering  o»  • 

'  Mlicr  mines  of  the  distrii  t.  »lm  h  an- being  developed,  are 
the  Congo,  the  (juccn  ltes~.  thciiip-v  I'.l.iu.  the  old  St.  Louis 
Tunnel  propertv.  the  I'IIIH  e  of  W.ilc  "lie  milling  was 

done  on  Ke -it  <  I',  .ik  ami  on  S<  ott  Hill. 


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BINGHAM   CANYON. 

We  are  now  through  with  our  review  of  the  great  min- 
eral field  east  of  Salt  Lake  City  in  the  tops  of  the  Wasatch. 
The  scene  is  transferred  to  the  Oquirrh  Range  west  of  Jordan 
Valley,  or  to  that  part  of  it  known  either  as  Bingham  Canon 
or  West  Mountain  District,  being  so  much  of  the  eastern 
face  of  the  range  as  has  been  cut  into  a  fan-shaped  series 
of  ravines  and  ridges  by  the  melting  snows  which  find 
their  way  out  through  Bingham  Creek.  The  town  of  Bing- 
ham, strung  along  the  gulch  at  the  entrance  of  Carr  Fork, 
where  the  gorge  is  deepest,  is  about  26  miles  southwest 
of  Salt  Lake  City  by  rail.  In  the  seventies  the  bed  and  sides 
of  the  gulch  were  burrowed,  tunneled  and  sluiced  in  many 
places  as  gold  placers,  and  the  end  of  gold  placer  mining  in 
the  gulch  has  not  yet  come,  if,  indeed,  the  beginning  has.  The 
great  stream  of  lead  silver  ores  which  has  flowed  out  of  the 
canon  to  the  Jordan  smelters  for  20  years,  and  which  is  now 
swelling  in  volume,  will  be  our  first  theme.  In  the  earlier 
years  the  output  was  extraordinary,  but  when  the  oxidized  ores 
of  the  surface  had  been  mainly  used  up,  the  output  fell  off  to 
a  point  much  below  what  it  is  at  present,  and  for  the  past  few- 
years  it  has  steadily  'ncreased.  The  great  ore  channel  of  the 
district  strikes  northeasterly  from  the  summit  of  the  range 
(Oquirrh)  about  three  miles  to  the  valley,  crossing  upper  Bing- 
ham, Bear,  Yosemite,  and  Copper  Gulches.  Below  Bear 
Gulch  its  course  is  cut  off  from  the  range  by  Bingham  Cafton; 
the  exposure  is  to  the  south,  and  the  ground  is  comparatively 
dry.  The  Brooklyn,  the  Yosemite,  the  Yosemite  No.  2,  the 
Miner's  Dream,  the  Wasatch,  and  the  Lead  mines  are  on  this 
part  of  the  great  ledge  or  zone. 

The  Brooklyn  comprises  several  locations  adjoining  the  Old 
Telegraph  on  the  northeast.  The  hoisting  works  and  concen- 
trating mill  are  in  Yosemite  Gulch,  300  to  400  feet  lower  than 
the  divide  between  it  and  Bear  Gulch.  The  main  incline  is  on 
the  quartzite  footwall,  and  pitches  northwesterly  at  an  angle  of 
45  degrees.  Fifteen  levels  have  been  opened  along  the  foot, 
aggregating  in  length  about  four  miles.  The  ore  makes  in 
pipes  or  chimneys  100  to  150  feet  long  on  the  course  of  the 
ledge,  and  from  2  to  12  and  20  feet  thick.  These  chimneys  or 
pipes  go  down  with  slight  change  on  the  whole,  either  in 
dimensions  or  character  of  contents.  The  ores  are  galena, 
carbonates,  and  sulphates,  60  per  cent,  requiring  concentration 
to  bring  it  to  shipping  grade,  to-wit  — 10  ounces  silver  and  50 
per  cent  lead.  Concentration  is  by  jigs  and  tables,  and  costs 
75  cents  to  $1  per  ton.  Three  hundred  to  600  tons  are  shipped 
per  month  by  the  Brooklyn,  and  have  been  the  past  seven 
years.  The  vein  is  regular  and  well  defined  on  the  footwall 
side.  The  hanging  wall,  a  lime  shale,  is  much  less  easily  lo- 
cated, and  is  believed  to  be  400  feet  from  the  footwall. 

The  formation  is  complicated  by  the  existence  of  the  Yosem- 
ite, comprising  several  locations,  on  a  vein  very  like  the 
Brooklyn,  parallel,  pitching  perhaps  20  per  cent,  less,  and 
400  to  500  feet  toward  the  hanging  country,  on  which  the 
winkings  are  extensive  both  in  depth  and  lineally,  although 
leM  i  \irnsive  than  the  workings  of  the  Brooklyn.  The  works 
are  in  Yosemite  Gulch;  the  concentrating  mill  three  miles  below, 


in  Butterfield  Canon.  The  ground  rises  each  way  from  Yosem- 
ite Gulch,  and  a  great  deal  of  it  is  still  unexploited.  Water 
was  struck  in  the  working  incline  on  the  6th  level,  and  the  ore 
became  pyritous,  but  down  near  the  8th  level  it  changed  to 
galena  carrying  16  ounces  and  upwards  of  silver.  The  Brook- 
lyn also  struck  water  in  one  of  its  ore  pipes  on  the  12th  level, 
but  the  lean  iron  pyrites  which  came  in  thereupon  gave  place 
to  galena  between  the  13th  and  14th  levels.  The  Brooklyn 
and  Yosemite  are  now  owned  by  the  Lead  Co.,  and  their  ores 
are  run  down  to  the  Lead  Concentrating  Mill  on  the  railway, 
near  the  mouth  of  the  canon,  over  a  gravity  tramway  about 
five  miles  in  length. 

In  Copper  Gulch,  half  a  mile  further  east,  and  200  or 
HOO  feet  lower,  these  two  veins  are  known  and  worked  as  the 
Lead  and  the  Yosemite  No.  2,  and  as  the  Wasatch  and  the 
Miner's  Dream,  respectively.  They  have  the  same  general 
characteristics  and  yield  the  same  kind  and  quality  of  ores 
as  the  Yosemite  and  the  Brooklyn.  The  workings  in  the  Lead 
have  reached  a  depth  of  1,000  feet.  The  Wasatch  and  the 
Miner's  Dream  are  opened  by  an  incline  to  the  depth  of  600 
feet,  the  Yosemite  No.  2  by  a  shaft  to  the  thirteenth  level. 

West  of  the  Brooklyn  and  the  Yosemite,  in  the  Old  Tele- 
graph on  Bear  Gulch,  where  the  exposure  is  to  the  northward, 
these  two  veins,  if  such  they  are,  seem  to  have  become  one. 
The  clean  marketable  ore  on  this  property,  which  is  a  consoli- 
dation of  twenty  one  locations,  reached  in  places  a  width  of 
nearly  200  feet,  and  the  lean  iron  pyrites  upon  which  the  oxi- 
dized ores  bottomed  at  the  level  of  the  bed  of  the  gulch — here 
and  above  the  true  water  level — is  estimated  at  three  millions 
to  five  millions  of  tons.  Out  of  the  ridges  bordering  Bear  Gulch 
60,000  to  70,000  tons  of  oxidized  ores,  which  sold  for  $1,5000,00, 
have  been  taken. 

Still  west  of  the  Old  Telegraph,  in  the  Spanish,  the  mineral- 
ized zone  is  600  feet  wide,  the  ore  making  in  pipes  and  kidneys 
of  all  shapes  and  dimensions,  but  with  a  certain  regularity  of 
strike  and  dip.  On  the  surface  there  was  a  vast  body  of  oxi- 
dized ores. 

The  Jordan  lies  next  west.  At  its  intersection  with  the 
South  Galena  and  the  Utah  the  oxidized  ores  of  the  surface 
worked  out  a  hundred  thousand  tons,  worth  $2,000,000,  and 
there  now  lies  in  the  same  vicinity  a  million  tons  of  $20  quartz, 
in  which  gold  and  silver  are  so  combined  that  no  way  has  yet 
been  found  to  work  it  without  a  loss  of  most  of  the  one  or  the 
other  metal.  Four  hundred  thousand  tons  of  similar  material, 
bearing  $8  and  upwards  per  ton  in  gold  and  about  the  same  in 
silver,  constitute  a  hillside  above  the  bed  of  Carr  Fork  on  the 
Stewart  property,  half  or  three-fourths  of  a  mile  north  of  the 
Jordan,  believed  by  competent  geologists  to  be  part  of  the 
same  deposit.  On  all  this  upper  part  of  the  mineral  belt  the 
snow-fall  is  heavy,  it  melts  slowly,  sinking  instead  of  running 
off,  and  the  ground  appears  to  be  full  of  water  clear  up  to  the 
surface  drainage.  At  all  events,  the  surface  drainage  is  the 
line  of  division  between  oxidized  and  base  ores. 

The  Jordan,  the  Spanish  and  the  Old  Telegraph,  were  par- 
alyzed for  years  by  the  exhaustion  of  their  oxidized  ores;  but 
as  methods  have  improved  work  has  been  resumed,  and  their 
output  is  yearly  increasing,  shipments  comprising  remnants  of 


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surface  carbonates,  generally,  requiring  concentration,  and 
galena,  more  or  less  mixed  with  iron  pyrites,  which  has  to  be 
roasted  and  in  much  of  it  the  pyrites  dressed  out.  All  these 
mines  have  concentrating  mills,  in  which,  by  a  careful  adjust- 
ment of  jigs,  screens  and  tables,  determined  or  regulated  by 
experimenting,  galena  and  iron  pyrites  are  obtained  as  sep- 
arate products,  cheaply  and  without  great  loss.  The  latter 
generally  carries  a  fair  proportion  of  the  silver  and  has  a 
value  as  fluxing  material. 

As  has  been  stated,  the  deepest  workings  in  the  Brooklyn 
and  the  Yosemite  seem  to  indicate  that  the  pyritous  zone  is 
less  than  200  feet  thick,  galena  predominating  below,  a  galena 
twice  as  rich  in  silver  as  the  surface  carbonates  and  sulphates. 
If  this  prove  to  be  the  fact  it  will  lead  to  deeper  workings  on 
the  upper  part  of  the  belt,  where  the  ores  appear  to  be  in 
practically  unlimited  quantity.  Hut  if  the  pyrites  persist  to  the 
deep,  the  future  of  the  district  must  mainly  depend  upon  the 
utilization  in  some  manner  of  the  low  grade  pyritous  ores.  To 
accomplish  this,  cheap  and  perfect  ore-dressing,  saving  of  all 
the  contents  of  value,  cheaper  transportation,  cheaper  fuel, 
and  cheaper  labor  than  are  available  at  present,  are  indispen- 
sable conditions. 

During  the  past  year  the  district  shared  with  other  Utah 
districts  the  new  activity  in  mining.  More  prospecting  was 
done  than  usual,  and  a  number  of  good  "finds"  were  made  in 
hitherto  unopened  claims.  About  200  new  locations  were 
made. 

A  number  of  groups  of  claims  in  Upper  Bingham  was  pur- 
chased by  the  Niagara  Company,  organized  and  managed  by- 
Mr.  P.  A.  H.  Franklin.  These  purchases  include  the  following: 
namely,  the  Indiana,  the  Miller,  Idaho,  Accident,  Silver  Plume, 
Red  Cloud,  Dead  Thing,  the  Utah  group  of  five  claims,  the 
Spanish,  Black  Hawk,  Bonnie  Blue  Flag,  Murphy.  Crescent. 
Canby,  Climax,  Ajax,  Defiance,  Union,  Lady  Franklin,  Quaker 
City,  Live  Pine,  St.  Marks,  Mack  S.,  Alameda,  Austin  Ray, 
Red  Cap,  Henrietta,  Red  Warrior,  Portland,  Sturgis.  Safe- 
Guard.  Rupert,  Oquillc,  Dartmouth,  Bullion,  Ben  Bolt,  Nia- 
gara, Palon,  Dickerman,  Ohio,  and  perhaps  half  a  dozen 
more.  Many  of  these  claims  have  given  up  great  quantities 
of  ore,  and  in  many  of  them  there  are  large  bodies  of  ore  in 
sight.  Old  openings  have  been  cleared  out  and  re-timbered 
and  new  works  begun,  notably  a  new  working  shaft  in  the 
heart  of  the  ground,  and  a  tunnel  for  drainage  and  working 
purpose*  under-running  the  property  for  half  a  mile,  from 
350  to  1,300  below  the  surface.  A  concentrating  mill,  capacity 
120  tons  per  day,  has  been  got  together  and  is  in  operation.  A 
very  [large  hoarding  and  lodging  house  has  been  built,  and 
other  J  D  supplied.  In  pur- 

chasing th.  .md  initiating  the  new  work.  jj!nn.m«i  t» 

MOO.OOO  has  been  expended.     Altogether,  it  is  a  vast  mining 
property,  containing,   no  doubt,   millions  nf   ton-  ot   ore-  that 
with  means  and  skill  and   pluck  maybe  profitably  exit 
and   rcdiicrcl.      Hut  the    .  ..TIi(..in\    m.i\    h.nc-to  put   in   a 
ilr.il    more-   moricx    in    preparatory  work    before-   tin  \  .  .in    take 
out  the  ores  to  the  best  advantage,  and  it  will  not  do  for  them 
to  cut  off  the  supply  because  of  every'  flurry  in  the    -to.  k  .-\ 
changes.    This  enterprise  i-  bn  •-peculation.     It  •  .in 


be  made,  according  to  its  management,  one  of  the  most  profit- 
able mines  in  the  world,  and  of  very  great  benefit  to  the  dis- 
trict and  the  Territory,  or  one  of  the  most  noted  failures 
amongst  mining  enterprises. 

Amongst  other  mines  in  Bingham  which  are  now  worked 
under  lease  or  by  their  owners  are  the  Old  Telegraph, 
the  Jordan,  the  South  Galena,  the  Winamuck  &  Dixon,  the 
Buckeye,  the  Lucky  Boy,  the  Silver  Gauntlet,  the  Neptune,  the 
Live  Yankee,  the  Monitor,  the  Highland,  the  York,  the  Petro, 
the  Minnie,  the  Leonard,  the  Agnes,  the  Pisa,  the  Mary,  the 
Morning  Star,  the  Last  Chance,  the  Frisco,  the  Nast,  the  Stew- 
arts  1  and  2,  the  Big  Giant,  the  Little  Cottonwood,  the  Samp- 
son, etc.  It  is  not  worth  while  to  try  and  give  an  idea  of  the 
amount  and  nature  of  the  openings  on  these  mines,  or  of  their 
conditions  and  prospects.  It  would  but  confuse  the  reader. 
The  total  output  of  the  district  is  between  85,000  and  40,000 
tons  of  ore  per  year. 

The  mines  of  the  district  seem,  in  general,  to  be  steadily 
'  improving,  both  in  product  and  promise.  None  of  them  has 
been  explored  to  any  depth  below  water  level.  Most  of  them 
are  worked  by  lessees,  depend  upon  their  product  for  develop- 
ment, and  even  for  plant,  and  are  necessarily  worked  with  the 
greatest  care  and  economy.  Could  this  district  and  this  is 
equally  true  of  all  our  mining  district-  command  means  by 
assessment  to  outfit  and  open  their  mines  systematically,  a- the 
Comstock  mines  could  and  did  for  tweni  tah  mining 

would  enter  upon  a  new  era,  and  our  output  would  be  doubled 
twice  over. 


TOOELE  COUNTY— RUSH  YAI  l.I.Y  DIVISION. 
A  stub  railway,  part  of  the  Union  Pacific  -system,  runs  from 
Salt  Lake  City  west,  passing  round  the  end  of  theOquirrh  I 
via  the  lake  shore,  and  bearing  southward  to  within  a  mile  or  two 
of  Stockton,  so  far  the  only  mining  town  of  Tooele  County.  It  is 
10  or  12  miles  south  of  Great  Salt  Lake,  and  about  4<>  miles 
from  Salt  Lake  City.  The  mineral  belt,  beginning  at  Stock- 
ton, strikes  southerly  along  the  foothills  of  the  western  slope 
of  the  Oquirrh  Range,  a  little  diagonally  with  the  range  it-elf, 
throwing  it  up  toward  the  summit  further  south,  as  at  Dry- 
Canon,  Ophir  and  I.ewiston.  The  belt  is  a  mile  or  more  in 
width.  There  appear  to  be  two  -\-ietn-  of  veins  .it  Stockton. 
one  striking  east  and  west,  in  which  the  main  ore  bodies  make, 
the  other  north  and  south,  thinner,  less  persistent,  and  appar- 
ently feeders.  The  formation  is  <|iiart/ite  and  lime,  underlaid 
b\  svenitc.  Granitic  porphyrv  dikes  cross  and  disturb  the 
veins.  The  gangue  is  oxide  of  iron.  (|ii.im.  -path  ami 
The  ore  is  galena  and  carbonate  free  from  base  HIM.. 
very  desirable  as  a  flux  for  dryer  ores.  I  In  on-  m.ikr-  m  well- 
defined  pipes  or  chimneys,  of  which  there  may  he  five  or  six 
in  the  •  i  thousand  Inn  VvelisTOO 

Si-low  the  surf  :lie  mines  appi 

have  gone  below 

•  LIN. I   i  •ninp.iiiic-  and  -\mdr\  individuals  are 
Hoiking    and    developing  U-ss  promising   |>io| 

.iboiil   Stni  kton.  and   the   bu-inc—  and  its  returns  are  -teadilv 

•••.         I  IK    output   from  these   mines  ,md  limn   ;i 
Ophir    and   I>r\  (anon,  lying  along  the  range  a  little  south,  is 


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from  5,000  to  10,000  tons  a  year.  Most  of  the  mines  are  worked 
under  lease.  The  Honerine  is  perhaps  the  leading  mine  at 
Stockton.  Formerly  it  earned  dividends,  but  in  the  past  year 
work  upon  it  was  slack.  An  adit  tunnel,  3,000 
feet  long,  was  deemed  necessary  to  its  further  economical 
working;  the  company  started  this  tunnel  in  1888, 
but  soon  ceased  work.  Lately  the  work  has  been  resumed. 
The  mine  is  a  bedded  vein  in  magnesian  limestone,  crossed  by 
dikes  of  porphyry  and  a  series  of  thin  fissure  veins.  It  is 
equipped  with  steam  hoist  and  is  opened  to  the  water  level, 
about  800  feet,  by  working  incline  and  levels  100  feet  apart. 
Only  3  per  cent,  of  the  ore  is  shipped  as  mined;  this  is  64  per 
cent,  lead  and  contains  34  ounces  silver  per  ton  and  a  little 
gold.  Ninety-seven  tons  out  of  a  hundred  are  run  through  jigs 
at  a  cost  of  one  dollar  per  ton,  and  dressed  down  to  26  tons  of 
concentrates,  which  is  53  per  cent,  lead  and  contains  23  ounces 
silver  per  ton  and  one  dollar  in  gold. 


DRY  CANON. 

At  Dry  Canon  leasers  and  part  owners  are  exploiting  and 
extracting  ore  of  good  quality  from  a  group  of  claims  con- 
sisting of  the  Brooklyn,  Elgin,  Belfast,  and  Trade  Wind. 
The  owner  of  Mono  has  a  tunnel  which  will  strike  the 
ledge  at  the  depth  of  1,200  feet,  driven  in  1,750  feet,  nearly 
to  its  objective  point.  The  Mono  turned  out  a  good  deal  of 
exceedingly  rich  ore  from  its  surface  bonanza,  but  it  has  long 
laid  idle.  The  owners  of  the  Hoistead,  having  settled  some 
questions  as  to  title,  have  resumed  work  on  that  valuable 
property. 

OPHIR. 

At  Ophir  there  is  a  resurrection  from  the  dead.  The 
Ophir  Hill  mining  Company  own  the  Miners'  Delight, 
literally  a  mountain  of  low  grade  ore,  to  concentrate  which 
they  have  completed  a  mill  capable  of  handling  150  tons  a 
day.  A  hoist  has  been  put  up  on  the  mine,  operated  by  com- 
pressed air  from  the  mill,  which  is  650  feet  below  the  mill. 
The  air  is  carried  up  in  pipes  and  the  ore  dropped  down  on  a 
tramway,  a  distance  of  2,300  feet.  The  mine  is  an  old  one;  it 
has  long  been  worked  under  lease,  and  is  not  in  very  good 
shape.  Righted  up,  it  is  expected  to  last  the  life  of  a  gener- 
ation. 

The  Utah  Gem  is  a  contact  between  lime  and  slate  shale, 
about  12  feet  '  thick,  fed  by  a  series  of  stringers  from  the 
footwall  country.  The  ore  makes  in  pipes,  and  can  be  selected 
to  a  very  high  grade.  Mr.  L.  E.  Holden,  the  owner,  has  put  on 
a  10-stamp  mill,  and  the  last  year  milled  1,000  tons,  saving  70 
per  cent,  of  the  25  ounces  of  silver  in  the  rock;  and  shipped  to 
market  150  tons  of  140-ounce  ore.  There  will  be  increased 
activity  this  year  and  a  much  larger  output. 

The  Monarch  and  Northern  Light,  long  dormant  on  account  of 
litigation,  have  become  regular  shippers  of  high-grade  ore. 
The  vein  is  large,  dips  to  the  southwest  about  30  degrees,  and 
is  opened  to  a  depth  of  900  feet.  The  ore  in  the  Monarch  is  a 
milling  ore;  in  the  Northern  Light,  a  lead  carbonate  contain- 
ing chloride. 

The  Buckhorn  group  has  passed  into  the  hands  of  a  com- 


pany, and  is  to  be  systematically  worked.  It  shipped  about 
1,000  tons  of  ore  the  past  year.  The  company  intend  to  erect 
a  new  concentrating  mill  near  the  town  of  Ophir,  the  old  mill 
on  the  hill  being  no  good. 

Besides  these  properties  there  are  the  North  Star,  with  a  12- 
foot  vein  of  ore;  the  Gladstone,  the  Chance,  the  Forest  Group, 
all  eligibly  located,  and,  with  scores  and  hundreds  of  others, 
awaiting  the  application  of  capital  to  make  them  contributors 
to  the  wealth  of  the  whole  country. 

The  lack  of  railway  transportation  is  the  only  drawback  to 
the  prosperity  of  Ophir,  and  south  along  the  range  through 
either  Boulder  or  Twelve-mile  Pass,  to  Eureka,  Silver  City 
and  then  due  west  through  West  Tintic,  Desert,  Death  Canon, 
Dugway,  Fish  Springs,  Clifton  and  Deep  Creek,  there  are 
mines  to  be  served  (at  intervals)  the  entire  distance.  These 
mines  will  remain  dead  as  they  are  now  until  money  can  be 
obtained  to  open  them.  The  money  will  come  with  the  rail- 
way, and  it  will  not  go  far  in  advance  of  the  railway  after  low 
grade  ores. 

Undoubtedly  the  Union  Pacific  Co.  should  extend  the  Stockton 
line  along  the  west  base  of  the  Oquirrh  to  the  vicinity  of 
Tintic,  and  then  build  west  as  per  above  itinerary.  Should 
they  do  so  they  would  have  all  the  business  between  Salt  Lake 
City  .and  Deep  Creek  within  a  year  or  two  that  a  first-class 
line  could  do.  Beyond  Deep  Creek,  the  Union  Pacific  Com- 
pany is  aware,  from  its  own  investigation,  that  a  railway  would 
have  all  it  could  do,  almost  from  the  day  of  its  opening.  It  is 
the  stretch  between  Salt  Lake  City  and  Nevada  of  which  the 
Company  is  doubtful.  The  capacity  of  this  stretch  of  country 
to  develop  railroad  business,  if  the  route  above  suggested  be 
taken,  has  no  doubt  been  underestimated  by  even  the  most 
persistent  promoters  of  a  railway  to  the  Deep  Creek  border. 


PIUTE  COUNTY— MARYSVALE. 

This  is  the  mining  town  of  Piute  County.  It  is  17  miles 
above  Monroe,  on  the  Sevier,  about  30  miles  from  Salina, 
the  nearest  railway  station.  This  was  one  of  the  first  min- 
ing districts  organized  in  Utah,  and  nearly  20  years  ago 
wagon  trains  of  Marysvale  ores  were  not  an  unusual  sight 
in  Salt  Lake  City.  Distance  from  railroads  proved  too  much 
for  it,  however,  and  for  many  years  the  district  was  all  but 
abandoned.  A  few  persevering  men  stuck  through  lone- 
some times,  and  now  are  receiving  their  reward.  Within  the 
past  year  two  or  three  gold  mines  have  been  opened  and 
mills  put  on,  and  at  this  writing  they  are  making  their  first 
trial  runs  on  the  quartz.  One  of  the  veins  is  described  as 
porphyritic  granite,  very  large,  and  having  a  stratum  of  very 
rich  milling  rock  3  to  8  feet  wide.  The  absolute  altitude  of 
this  mine  is  9,000  feet  above  sea.  Another  one  of.  these  veins 
is  white  quartz,  which  will  mill  $20  per  ton,  25  feet  wide.  The 
Homestake  and  Webster  was  the  leading  mine  in  the  olden 
time.  It  is  a  very  strong  vein  of  low  grade  ore.  Amongst  the 
noted  mines,  old  and  new,  are  the  Apex,  the  Angel,  the  Holder- 
man,  the  Star,  the  No  You  Don't,  the  Hidden  Treasure,  the 
Pearl  and  the  Hard  Cash,  the  Gold  Belt,  the  Gold  Belt  Exten- 
sion, the  Giles,  the  Giles  Extension,  the  Alma,  the  Triangle, 
the  Plata  da  Mina,  the  Deer  Trail,  the  Crystal,  the  Clyde,  the 


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Copper  Belt,  the  Crown  Point.    A  good  deal  of  work  has  been 
done  on  these  mines  through  the  years  of  waiting,  and  occas- 
ional shipments  of  ores  show  the  latter  to  be  of  good  quality. 
A  writer  on  the  ground  has  this  to  say: 
"  The  district  needs  mills,  reduction  works,  and,  more  than 

• 

all  else,  a  railroad.  Here  are  such  facilities  for  development 
as  are  afforded  by  no  other  district  in  the  Territory.  Wood, 
not  only  firewood,  but  the  best  of  timber  and  of  nut  pine  and 
mahogany  for  charcoal,  is  on  every  claim.  Wood  for  timber- 
ing is  delivered  at  the  mine  for  $2  a  cord.  Lumber  is  cheap, 
with  a  saw  mill  in  every  canon.  Here  is  water  and  here  are 
waterfalls  furnishing  a  power  that  would  turn  every  spindle  in 
Lowell  and  Fall  River,  and  this  power  is  going  to  waste. 
Here,  in  the  wide  valley,  are  acres  and  acres  of  hay  and  grain 
that  need  a  market.  Here  are  vegetable  gardens  and  young 
orchards,  and  the  grassy  hills  are  covered  with  live  stock. 
The  cost  of  living  is  a  mere  bagatelle  compared  with  that  in 
Tintic  and  Pioche.  The  winters  are  short  and  are  much 
milder  than  in  Salt  Lake  or  Utah  Valleys.  The  deep,  rugged 
and  heavily-timbered  cafions,  with  roaring  brooks  and  pictur- 
esque cascades,  remind  one  of  the  beautiful  California  camps 
that  lie  high  up  in  the  Sierra,  on  the  head-waters  of  the  Ameri- 
can, Yuba  and  Feather  Rivers.  And  the  precious  metals  are 
here.  Some  of  the  prospects  are  certain  to  develop  into  rich 
mines,  while  other  prospects  are  as  sure  to  prove  valueless. 
Prospecting  is  only  in  its  infancy.  Bullion  and  Cottonwood  Cart- 
ons have  been  examined  in  a  superficial  manner,  and  the  claims 
that  have  been  located  give  every  indication  of  vast  mineral 
wealth,  but  Beaver  Canon,  just  north  of  Bullion,  and  the  nigged 
gulches  of  Baldy  give  the  miner,  who  thoroughly  understands 
his  business,  every  inducement  to  prospect,  and  the  lucky 
men  who  come  first  will  do  more  than  make  a  mere  'grub- 
stake.' With  good  ore  in  sight  and  the  permanent  character 
of  a  lode  determined,  capital  will  not  need  a  second  invitation 
to  assist  in  developing  the  latent  resources  of  the  Marysvalc 
mining  ramp." 

WASHINGTON  COUNTY-  SILVER  RF.KF. 

The  zone  of  silver-bearing  sandstone  which  crops  out  in 
the  reef  in  Washington  County  is  from  ten  to  one  hundred 
feet  thick;  it  conforms  to  the  stratification,  dips  fifteen  or 
twenty  degrees  from  the  horizontal,  is  overlaid  by  day  shale 
and  red  sandstone  and  underlaid  by  white  sandstone.  With- 
in this  zone  the  pay-rock  occurs  in  well-marked  bodies 
of  shoots,  usually  small  in  dimensions,  but  sometimes  extend- 
ing from  sixty  to  two  hundred  feet  on  the  strike,  and  from 
one  hundred  to  three  hundred  feet  on  the  dip  of  the  forma 
lion.  These  bodies  •  may  be  separated  by  barren 

ground;  oftcncr  they  arc  connected  by  irregular  stringers 
of  pay-rork.  With  the  exception  of  where  it  is  associated 
with  the  silicified  remains  of  organii  matter  reeds,  rushes, 
trunks  and  leaves  of  trees— (he  pay-rock  is  plain  sand- 

unilistingiiishahle  by  the  eye  from  tin-  i>rdin.ir\  in 
of  the  reef.    The  silver  is  mainly  in  the  form  of  .  h!»rnlr.  .mil 
the  rork  contains  on  the  average  twenty  oun<  cs  per  ton,  HO  per 
rent,  of  whii  h  is  obtained  by  wet  crushing  and  pan  amalgam. i 
lion  with  salt  and  bliicstonc.    It  iseasily  crushed,  aS-stamp  mill 


reducing  thirty  to  forty  tons  in  twenty-four  hours.  Total  cost 
of  mining  and  milling  is  about  #l:i  per  ton.  The  Christy  and 
the  Stormont  Companies,  which  divide  between  them  the  best 
of  the  ground  so  far  as  known,  have  with  fifteen  stain; 
pans,  in  proportion,  taken  out  5,000,000  ounces  of  fine  silver  in 
the  past  twelve  years. 

These  companies  both  closed  down  a  year  or  two  since,  and 
many  of  the  miners  left  for  other  parts.  Messrs.  \\"oolle\, 
Lund  &  Judd  leased  the  properties,  and  the  past  veai  IK i.l K N I 
ounces  of  silver  were  taken  out.  The  condition  of  the  mines 
is  said  to  be  improving. 

OVER  THE  LINES— PIOCHE. 

Pioche  is  reached  to  best  advantage  from  the  terminus  of 
the  Union  Pacific  at  Milford,  and  so  is  Osceola,  the  former 
south,  the  latter  west,  of  Milford,  in  Nevada.  At  Pioche  work 
on  the  mines  during  the  past  two  or  three  years  was  more  in 
the  line  of  development — of  opening  ore  bodies,  and  in  other 
ways  preparing  for  steady  shipments,  than  in  sloping  or  mak- 
ing a  showing  in  the  way  of  output.  The  Pioche  and  the 
Yuba  Companies  were  consolidated,  as  the  Pioche  Consolidat- 
ed. They  own  several  large  groups  of  mines,  comprising 
most  all  the  old  producers  of  note-  the  Raymond  &  l-.K. 
Meadow  Valley,  Maieppa,  Newark,  American  Flag,  Hillside, 
and  Day-  together  with  a  number  of  newly  dis.  mercd  mines 

Half  Moon.  Mendha,  and  Onondaga.  The  Company  have 
expended  half  a  million  dollars  in  the  purchase  ami  dc\elop- 
ment  of  mines,  in  surface  improvement  and  reduction  winks. 
and  in  ore  reduction.  A  second  50-ton  furnace  was  built  the 
past  season  and  made  a  successful  run.  The  ores  are  well 
adapted  to  smelting.  With  the  Union  Pacific  extended  from 
Milford,  the  district  would  be  as  livclv  and  populous  as  in  the 
palmy  days  of  the  Raymond  \  Kly  and  the  Meadow  Valley. 

As  soon  as  the  railroad  reaches  1'ioche  the  Salt  Lake  Smelt- 
ing interests  will  be  greatly  benefited  by  the  superior  fluxing 
ores  of  that  region.  The  lime  ores  especially  are  an  import- 
ant feature,  as  that  is  the  character  of  flux  in  ores  now  lacking 
in  Utah.  A  regular  supply  of  this  ore  would  »avc  the  quarry- 
ing and  smelting  of  barren  limestone  in  Salt  Lake,  and  then' 
by  cheapen  smelting  and  help  keep  nrcs  there  for  treatment 
that  are  at  present  being  shipped  east.  This  lime  ore  exists 
at  I'ini  he  in  apparently  inexhaustible  quantities.  Prof.  <  .. 
\V.  Mavnard  estimates  tl  '.I  the  lime  fluxing  ore 

in  the  Day  mine  .it  -I  *•_'.(  *»  I  tons.  The  ore  is  a  minerali/ed 
limestone,  being  about  two-thirds  carbonate  of  lime,  with  the 
remaining  one-third  made  up  mostly  of  oxides  of  iron  and 
manganese.  It  contains  only  :t  per  .int.  -ilu  a,  and  <  amcs 
about  '•':  prr  i  i  MI.  lead  and  twenty  ounces  silver  per  ton. 

OSCEOLA. 

The  Osceola  Gravel  Company  early  in  1«90  completed  their 
ditch.  It  is  l**f  miles  long,  anil  has  a  i  apa.  it\  <.|  -J^m  mmcis 
MI.  he-.,  or  40,000,000  gallons  per  Jl  hours.  The  ditch  has  a 
fall  of  Ifi  feet  per  mile.  The  old  did  h.  brought  from  tin- 
opposite  side  of  Wheeler's  Peak,  is  about  17  miles  long, 
and  has  a  capacity  of  about  2,000  inches.  The  twodidlic- 
ring  water  in  the  same  gulch  furnish  a  great  sup 


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ply.  Washing  begins  in  March  and  continues  to  December. 
In  operation  two  monitors  are  run  at  a  time,  there  being  two 
nine-inch  and  one  seven-inch.  Fifteen  men  are  employed 
during  the  season  in  the  mine.  This  gravel  bar  has  been  pros- 
pected over  hundreds  of  acres,  and  estimated  to  average  17 
cents  gold  per  cubic  yard,  but  in  operating  it  has  run  as  high 
as  27.  In  starting,  the  gravel  was  thin,  but  going  upward 
gained  in  depth  until  the  face  of  the  bank  is  now  92  feet  high. 
Water  is  sent  against  this  bank  under  a  pressure  of  the  mon- 
itors of  225  feet.  The  bed-rock  flume  or  sluiceway  is  four  feet 
wide  and  four  feet  deep,  and  runs  full  most  of  the  time.  This 
is  about  300  feet  long.  The  old  ditch  supplies  power  for 
operating  a  2,000-candle  power  electric  dynamo  to  furnish 
light  for  the  workmen  at  night,  and  then  this  water  goes  back 
into  the  ditch  to  help  wash  out  the  gold.  The  company  does 
not  give  out  the  results  of  its  work.  A  $2,000  nugget,  recently 
unearthed,  the  Company  was  not  disposed  to  hide  under  a 
bushel,  and  it  was  exhibited  in  Salt  Lake. 


ORE  PRODUCTS  OF  1890. 

The  output  of  ore  and  concentrates  for  the  year,  by  counties, 
is  as  follows: 

Counties.  Tons. 

Beaver.. 21,100 

Jaab - - 89,857 

Summit  (44,867  tons  milled) 76,518 

Utah 300 

SaltLako     .         - 36,062 

Tooele  (Third  Term,  Mine,  1,000) 5,219 

Washington  (milled)... --  1,600 


Total 210,654 

Six  thousand  tons  of  iron  were  shipped  from  Tintic  for  flux- 
ing purposes. 

The  output  of  1891  is  not  yet  made  up,  but  it  is  estimated  to 
considerably  exceed  that  of  1890. 


COST  OF  MINING  AND  MILLING. 

This  varies  greatly  with  circumstances.  At  the  Ontario  it  is 
something  less  than  $30  per  ton;  at  the  Daly  it  is  given  at  §26;  at 
the  Horn  Silver  in  1883-84  it  was  about  $26.  These  figures  in- 
clude all  cost  for  the  year,  maintenance  of  plant,  dead  work,  in- 
cidental expense,  but  not,  of  course,  original  cost  of  plant  and 
opening  of  the  mine.  At  Silver  Reef,  cost  of  mining  and  milling 
is  jU.'i  to  $15.  The  mass  of  Utah  low  grade  ores  requires  concen- 
tration, but  this  costs  only  about  $1  per  ton.  For  every  ton  of 
concentrates,  however,  three  tons  of  ores  must  be  mined  and  car- 
ried to  the  concentrator.  Bingham  and  Stockton  and  Ophir  are 
the  low  grade  districts;  Park  city  also  in  part.  Part  of  the  low 
grade  ores  have  to  be  roasted,  the  lumps  in  out-of-door  heaps,  the 
line  in  rcverberatory  or  revolving  roasters.  The  ores  milled 
at  the  Ontario  and  Daly  have  to  be  roasted  and  chloridized, 
while  the  dry  ores  of  Tintic  must  pay  heavy  working  charges. 
The  figures  given  are  the  cost  figures  of  mines  varying  widely 
as  to  location,  natural  conditions  as  dimensions  of  vein  or  ore 
bodies,  water,  distance  from  market,  etc.— grade  and  nature  of 
ores,  appliances  and  processes  of  reduction.  But  doubtless  $30 
per  ton  amply  covers  the  cost  of  extraction  and  reduction  of 
all  Utah  ores. 


SAMPLING  AND  SMELTING. 

There  are  13  sampling  mills  in  Utah — one  at  the  Horn  Sil- 
ver mine,  one  at  Milford,  one  at  Tintic,  five  at  Sandy  and  vicin- 
ity, three  at  Park  City,  and  one  in  Salt  Lake.  Together  they 
sampled  in  1891  about  150,000  tons  of  ore.  Ordinarily,  only  the 
fifth  or  tenth  sack  of  a  lot  of  ore  is  sampled,  and  the  cost  is  $1 
per  ton  for  the  whole  of  it.  Where  the  whole  is  sampled,  the 
charge  is  $4  per  ton.  The  sampler  crushes  the  ore  to  the  size 
of  peas,  thoroughly  mixes,  and  sends  sealed  packages  to  the 
assayers,  upon  whose  certificates  it  is  bought  and  sold. 

In  the  Jordan  valley,  six  to  twelve  miles  south  of  Salt  Lake 
City,  on  the  railroads,  are  the  Utah  smelters,  four  or  five  dif- 
ferent concerns,  comprising  about  a  dozen  stacks.  Those  in 
blast  at  present  are  the  Germania,  three  stacks,  three  revolving 
roasters  and  one  large  reverberatory ;  the  Hanauer,4  stacks  and  5 
roasters;  the  Mingo,  4  stacks  and  5  reverberatories;  the  three 
plants  valued  at  $500,000.  Together  they  keep  7  or  8  stacks 
pretty  steadily  in  blast,  and  employ  about  350  men  at  an  aver- 
age wage  of  $65  per  month.  Their  output  for  the  year  1890 
was  as  follows: 


WORKS. 

TONS. 

OUICOKS. 

Bullion. 

Kef.  Lead. 

Cop.  Matte. 

Gold. 

Silver. 

Hummer  

4,120 
3,612 
5,037 

'"2,941  ' 

397 
30t 
265 

4,170 
8,728 
12,881 

710,250 
418,526 
1,261,986 

Mingo  
Totals  

12,769 

2,941 

966 

20,885 

2,390,772 

The  Mingo  used  materials  as  follow:    Ore,  matte,  flue-dust 
and  slag  smelted,  46,903  tons: 


Iron  ore,    3,874.4  tons,  cost  _______  ......................  ....  $17.434.80 

Scrap  iron,   639.7     "       "  ..  .....  .  ......................  8,955.80 

Limestone,  10,387     "       "   .....  .  ...................  ---  18,177.25 

FUEL:— 

Coke  and  charcoal,  10,784  tons,  cost  .........................  $116,748.29 

Coal  and  slack,          4,»73.5   "      "     .......                      ....  16,649.27 

LABOR:— 

................................................  .  ..........  ..  65,000.00 

$242,965.41 

At  the  rate  of  $5.18  per  ton  of  ores  smelted,  and  $3.93  per 
ton  of  all  the  materials  smelted,  these  figures  in  1887  were 
respectively  $8.70.  and  $5.70.  There  has  consequently  been  a  re- 
duction in  cost  of  smelting,  between  1887  and  1890,  of  30  to  40  per 
cent.  Valuing  the  bullion  at  $50  a  ton,  the  gold  at  $20  an  ounce.the 
silver  at  $1.05  an  ounce,  and  the  copper  matte  at  10  cents  per 
pound,  the  ore  run  through  by  the  Mingo  contained  $40  a 
ton. 

About  one-fourth  of  the  Utah  ores  were  shipped  out  of  the 
Territory  for  reduction.  There  is  a  good  opening  at  Salt  Lake 
for  a  great  smelting  works. 

The  output  of  these  smelters  has  averaged  about  the  same 
as  above  for  the  past  10  or  15  years.  It  will  not  vary  greatly 
from  it,  either  way,  for  1891. 


RECEIPTS  AND  SHIPMENTS,  1891, 

For  the  first  eleven  months  of  1891  receipts  of  ores  and  bul- 
lion at  Salt  Lake  were:  Of  ores,  $4,554,786;  of  bullion,  $4,873,- 
253;  of  both,  $9,428,039.  Shipments  of  minerals  out  from  Salt 


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Lake  were:  of  bullion,  698  cars,  weight,  22,165,717  Ibs.;  of  re- 
lined  lead,  189  cars,  weight, 5,233,665  Ibs.;  of  copper  matte,  68 
<.ir-.  weight,  -..',607,830  Ibs.;  of  silver  lead  ores,  3,119  cars, 
weight,  123.649,574  Ibs.;  total,  4,074  cars,  weight  153,656,7  Ibs. 

The  output  of  the  Ontario  for  the  eleven  months  was  $1,556,- 
556.94;  of  the  Daly,  $564,474.29. 


Mining  in  Q«ntr&l. 


In  the  following  statements  of  product,  the  year  1890  is 
necessarily  considered,  the  figures  for  1891  not  yet  being  made 
up.  The  output  for  1891  will  not  materially  differ  from  that  of 
1890,  however. 


COAL. 

Utah  contains  a  great  variety  of  minerals  besides  those 
involved  in  silver  mining,  to-wit:  Silver,  gold,  lead  and 
copper.  Coal  occurs  on  both  fronts  of  the  Wasatch,  and  of 
the  High  Plateaus  almost  the  entire  length  of  the  Territory. 
The  coal  measures  underlie  an  area  of  many  thousand  square 
miles;  probably  2,000  that  are  available.  At  all  events,  there 
is  enough  to  meet  any  possible  demand  for  generations.  We 
should  be  mining  four  times  as  much  as  we  are  but  that  the 
Union  Pacific  largely  supplies  Utah  from  Wyoming. 

The  Pleasant  Valley  Company  mined  in  1890  at  Scofield  and 
at  Castle  Gate,  both  within  115  miles  of  Salt  Lake  City,  on  the 
line  of  the  Rio  Grande  Western,  224,487  tons;  and  made  at 
Castle  Gate,  where  they  have  put  in  80  coke  ovens,  7,778  tons 
of  coke.  The  latter  is  sold  to  the  Salt  Lake  smelters  at  $8.60 
per  ton.  This  coke  has  not,  as  yet,  quite  the  requisite  tough- 
ness, at  least  for  iron  smelting;  but  they  are  studying  it  and 
experimenting  with  it,  and  will  no  doubt  overcome  this  defect 
in  time. 

The  Union  Pacific  own  coal  mines  in  Pleasant  Valley  (Sco- 
field), from  which  in  1890  they  mined-  of  commercial  coal, 
88,000  tons,  and  probably  as  much  more  for  their  own  use; 
making  in  all  about  200,000  tons. 

The  Home  Coal  Company  raised  and  sold  in  1890  from 
their  own  mines  on  the  Weber,  near  Coalville,  35,206  tons,  and 
the  Chalk  Creek  Company,  from  mines  also  near  Coalville, 
raised  and  sold  1,200  tons  in  1890;  making  a  total  output  of 
about  460,000  tons;  worth,  at  the  mines,  $2  per  ton.  Salt  Lake 
City  consumed  88,400  tons. 


SUNDRY  MINERALS. 

There  are  deposits  of  brimstone  near  the  mouth  of  Cove 
Creek,  about  thirlv  mile*  cast  of  Black  Rock  Station,  on 
the  Union  Pacific  Railway.  This  deposit  is  supposed  to  be 
pr.n  tu-ally  inexhaustible.  There  is  a  deposit  at  Milliard, 
another  about  twelve  miles  from  Frisco,  and  still  other*. 

Ninety  miles  from  Juab  Station,  on  the  I'nion  I'ncihi  Kail 
way,  up  the  Sevier  River,  at  a  place  called  Antimony,  deposit-, 
of  antimony  ores  were  formerly  worked.  Such  as  could  be 
reduced  without  i  <>m  ciiirnting  were  exhausted,  in  the  con- 
strurtion  of  rum  minting  works  costly  mistakes  were  made; 
the  company's  money  gave  out  and  work  ceased.  The  anti- 


mony turned  out  was  of  extraordinary  purity,  and  with  railway 
facilities  operations  may  be  resumed.  There  are  said  to  be 
available  deposits  of  antimony  ores  in  other  parts  of  the  Terri- 
tory, especially  in  Boxclder  Canon. 

Quicksilver  ores  are  found  at  Marysvale,  and  also  at  Lewis- 
ton.  Bismuth  occurs  in  Beaver  County,  east  of  Milford,  and 
also  in  spots  in  some  of  the  mines  of  Tintic.  Copper  ores  are 
found  at  Bingham,  at  Tintic,  in  North  Star,  near  Frisco,  on  the 
Cottonwoods,  in  Lucin  District.  Boxelder  County,  at  Deep 
Creek,  all  over  the  Territory  in  fact. 

IKON  ORES. 

Iron  ores  are  found  about  Ogden,  in  Morgan,  Boxelder, 
Cache,  Salt  Lake,  Tooele,  Juab,  and  Iron  Counties.  The  iron 
mines  above  VVillard  furnished  ores  for  fluxing  purposes  in 
early  times.  For  many  years  6,000  to  12,000  tons  have  been 
vearly  drawn  from  Tintic  by  the  smelters  for  fluxing  silicious 
ores.  The  deposits  in  Iron  County,  about  300  miles  south  of 
Salt  Lake  City,  are  amongst  the  noted  deposits  of  the  world ; 
at  least,  they  are  so  considered  by  authorities  on  the  subject. 

They  are  scattered  about  irt  a  belt  two  miles  wide  by  sixteen 
miles  long,  in  number  about  50,  and  with  very  little  work  done 
on  them  show  about  three  million  tons  of  ore  in  sight.  Twenty- 
three  samples  taken  by  an  iron  expert,  known  to  the  writer, 
showed  upon  analysis  an  average  of  65.98  per  rent,  metallic 
iron,  .042  per  cent,  phosphorus,  no  trace  of  titanic  acid,  prac- 
tically no  copper,  and  a  residue,  mostly  silica,  of  3.6  per  cent. 
In  some  of  the  samples  there  was  a  little  carbonate  of  lime  and 
also  manganese.  Following  are  the  best  samples  so  far  as 
absence  of  phosphorus  is  concerned: 


ORE  IN  8IOBT. 

Met  Iron. 

Phocphonu. 

ll.-i.ill... 

lOOxH  feet 

•7.2 

.too 

2.1 

85,714  ton*    . 

•J 

.01* 

45 

U'K-M   tnll- 

BJ 

.041 

u 

-  Ml  t..  ti- 

M.1 

.044 

I.I 

ll.  IJ-  I.-TI- 

R2.S 

.005 

6.8 

1.5K.MV  toni 

•J 

.OSS 

M 

S1.MA  ton* 

..'...-, 

.OH 

U 

71.471  I..H- 

B2 

.011 

p 

34.246  tool 

87.1 

JM 

4.1 

These  figures  need  no  comment. 

SALT  DEPOSITS. 

Deposits  of  rock  salt,  some  of  them  quite  pure,  are  found 
N'ephi,  on  Salt  t'ieek,.ind  also  near  S.ilm.i.  and  in  other 
localities.  It  is  useful  in  its  crude  state  for  feeding  slock,  chloro- 
diiing  silver  ores,  and  may  be  refined  and  put  to  all  kinds  of 
use.  Great  Salt  Lake  is  an  inexhaustible  storehouse  of  .  t.m 
mon  salt,  and,  the  chemists  say.  of  a  variety  of  sulphates, 
berates  and  bromides,  from  which  may  IK-  manufactured  salt 
cake,  epsom  and  glauhrr  salts,  soda  ash.  bi-carbonate  of  soda, 
caustic  soda,  and  sal-soda. 


HYDRO-CARBONS 

•  'MIIOIIS    and     \.ilu.ilile    hydro-carbons    arc    found    in    the 
I   mtati -White    Basin,  anil   about  the   Pleasant   V.illev   Divide. 

\  ipanv    »nh   he.i«l.|n.irters   at    I1.  V.  Junction   is   mining 

for  ozokerite   (paraffinc).     So   far   the    mineral    has  not  been 
found  in  large  quantity.    U  occur*  in  seams,  bunches  and 


21 


stringers,  where  the  material  has  been  caught  when  in  a  vola- 
tile state  and  held  till  it  condensed  into  a  solid. 

Gilsonite  or  Uintahite  occurs  in  the  bad  lands  of  the  lower 
Duchesne  and  the  lower  White,  in  veins  or  lodes  striking  straight 
through  the  sandstone  formation,  standing  vertically,  thirty 
inches  to  twenty  feet  thick,  clean,  black,  and,  when  first  broken, 
lustrous  as  jet.  It  is  99^  per  cent,  asphalt,  with  the  oils  dried 
out.  Most  of  the  known  veins  are  on  the  Indian  Reservations, 
but  one  of  them  has  been  set  off  by  Act  of  Congress,  and  is 
owned  and  wrought  by  a  St.  Louis  company.  It  is  used,  as  yet 
mainly  for  varnishes,  but  it  is  expected  that  more  extended 
use  will  be  found  for  it. 

On  the  Green  River  and  eastward,  asphalt,  and  oil  with  an 
asphalt  base,  exude  in  places  and  form  deposits  said  to  be  not 
unlike  the  asphalt  lake  at  Trinidad.  Prof.  Newberry  is  of  the 
opinion  that  this  is  a  petroleum  region.  Petroleum,  he  main- 
tains, is  derived  from  the  spontaneous  distillation  of  hydro- 
carbons, and  as  the  Colorado  group  east  of  the  Wasatch  con- 
sists of  bituminous  shales  1,500  to  2,500  feet  thick,  gas  and  oil 
springs  are  to  be  expected.  The  gilsonite  and  the  ozokerite 
Prof.  Newberry  refers  to  this  distillation.  It  is  probable,  he 
says,  that  these  residual  products  of  the  liquid  hydro-carbons 
evolved  from  the  shales,  as  well  as  petroleum,  will  become 
important  items  of  export  from  this  region. 

A  kindred  substance  to  these,  which  Prof.  Blake,  of  New 
Haven,  names  "  Wurtzilite,"  has  been  found  about  the  divide 
between  the  Strawberry  and  the  Price,  close  up  to  the  Wasatch 
Range.  Before  it  could  be  located,  and  its  extent  ascertained, 
it  was  discovered  that  it  was  mainly  on  the  Indian  Reservation, 
and  prospectors  were  warned  away.  It  is  of  no  use  to  the 
Indians,  neither  is  the  extremely  high  and  broken  country 
where  it  is  found.  The  latter  should  be  restored  to  the  public 
domain,  so  that  the  arts  may  have  the  benefit  of  this  material 
if  it  can  be  used.  Its  mode  of  occurrence  is  somewhat  like 
that  of  ozokerite,  but  is  more  plentiful. 


stone,  and,  it  may  be  added,  the  best  of  clay,  except  kaolin, 
at  their  doors,  so  to  speak.  Lithographic  stone  of  good 
quality,  marbles,  gypsum,  slate,  the  materials  for  the  manu- 
facture of  glass  and  of  Portland  cement,  rock  rich  in  asphalt, 
limestone  for  building  and  for  fluxing  ores  —  these  materials 
are  found  in  many  places  in  the  Territory.  A  gypsum  mill  near 
Nephi  is  sending  plaster  to  various  points  on  the  Pacific 
Coast.  Salt  is  made  and  gathered  on  the  shelving  shores  of 
Great  Salt  Lake  and  supplies  the  chloridizing  silver  mills  of 
Utah,  Montana,  Idaho,  and  part  of  Nevada.  Natural 
gas  is  struck  by  wells  anywhere  on  the  shores  of  Great  Salt 
Lake;  in  Corinne,  Ogden,  Salt  Lake  City,  and  between  them. 
Companies  are  boring  to  the  deep  at  Ogden  and  Salt  Lake 
City  to  find  it  under  pressure  and  inexhaustible.  A  com- 
pany is  boring  for  oil  on  Green  River,  and  meeting  with 
encouraging  signs. 


BUILDING  STONE. 

Structural,  fertilizing,  and  abrasive  materials  of  every 
variety,  and  adapted  to  all  uses,  are  found  all  over  Utah, 
and  generally  convenient  to  the  valleys  where  the  people 
live.  A  number  of  stone  quafries  have  recently  been 
opened.  The  Diamond,  Kyune  and  Castle  Stone  Company 
worked  quarries  of  brown  sandstone  at  Diamond,  and  of  gray 
sandstone  at  Kyune,  and  at  Castle  Gate,  all  on  the  line  of  the 
Rio  Grande  Western.  Their  shipments  for  1890  were  1,293 
cars.  Twenty  cars  went  to  Seattle,  Wash.,  20  cars  to  Logan, 
15  cars  to  Milford,  4  cars  to  Nephi,  154  cars  to  Ogden;  Salt 
Lake  City  used  the  remainder,  1,080  cars.  Cubes  of  these 
stones,  tested  at  the  Illinois  State  University,  cracked— -the 
gray  Kyune  stone  under  a  ten-minute  pressure  of  16,000  pounds 
per  square  inch,  and  broke  under  the  same  of  20,800  pounds; 
the  brown  Diamond  stone  cracked  under  a  pressure  of  30,000 
pounds,  and  broke  under  a  pressure  of  34,550  pounds.  Twelve 
cubic  feet  of  these  two  kinds  of  stone  weigh  one  ton.  Excel- 
lent foundation  and  dimension  stone  is  brought  into  Salt  Lake 
City  from  the  adjoining  canons  and  from  Parley's  Park.  All 
the  larger  towns  of  the  Territory  find  the  best  of  building 


Appendix  to  Mining  in  Utah. 

[NOTE. — The  writer  is  indebted  to  the  New  Year's  Salt  Lake 
Tribune  for  the  following  statements.] 

Tintic  Ore  Shipments  for  1891. 

Mines.  Tons. 

Bullion-Beck  &  Champion 28,«85 

Eureka  Hill.__         19,400 

Caroline 7,«00 

Mammoth,  first-class.  __ tt,550 

Mammoth,  second-class 8,000 

Centennial  Enreka 8,478 

Dragon  Iron _ . 18,000 

Gemini 8,000 

Treasure 570 

Sioux  gronp 500 

Northern  Spy - 530 

South  Swansea 190 

Sunbeam 142 

Swansea..  ._ 117 

Undine  .. 105 

North  Star 82 

Gum  Drop 47 

Brooklyn 40 

Tesora 39 

Butcher  Boy ._ 8« 

Governor 80 

Martha  Washington 28 

Gray  Bock... 88 

Silver  Spar 28 

Estella...  17 

Cleveland 12 

Rising  Sun 10 

Primrose » 

Eagle 7 

Lucky  Star 6 

Amazon  _ 4 

Showers 8 

Silver  Moon 8 

Alaska 8 

Excelsior    8 

Joe  Daly 8 

Park...  2 

Golden  Star 1 

King  James _ 1 

Sundry  lots 91 

Total 82,400 

Kinghain  Ore  Shipments,  Tear  1891. 

Mines.  Tons. 

Old  Jordan  &  South  Galena  Mining  Co 80,000 

Brooklyn  Lead  Company...  9,500 

York... 7,429 

Petro___  5,984 

Old  Telegraph 4,729 

Highland _ 8,127 

Sampson 8,000 

Yosemite  No.  2__ 2,358 

Yosemit*  No.  1 .1,281 

Benton 770 

Rough  and  Ready... 685 

Spanish 679 

Lucky  Boy __ _ 500 

Stewart 315 

Lexington 267 

Tiawankie 222 

McAllister 210 

Nast 215 

Peabody 186 

Live  Pine 180 

Peterson 154 

Niagara 182 


22 


Krkman 170 

H«!  Warrior...  1W 

M 102 

h  LartChanoe ill 

Wella....                  ll.i 

Hatnro  ..                                                       108 

Kxcelrior 98 

tfcatn 98 

North  Chief W 

Sundown...             88 

AlBX « 

me 57 

La«t  Chance 44 

Live  Yankee 54 

American  Flag                                                   ....  M 

Thonua  PelU  55 

I  t»h  Concentrate                     ...  95 

U  41 50 

Burrowe 41 

W.Wataon 4t 

u 
41 
SI 

Vespmoan .  ^  40 

•  Shield  37 

89 

AiuMin                 .;.............; n 

KKirriew 10 

Brink. 


27 


22 


li.-rmania  .......................................  20 

Ka«l"  Bird  ......................................  21 

Ashton  ..........................................  » 

r.  M.  n  ....  w 

KMT  IS 

' 


Harnplea.... 

Steamboat. 

Hart 

Markham 

Anderson.. 

M..rn- 

Hick.. 


li'u  Hi.  .11 
H.-IIM-      ' 

H.  A  B::::::: 

IVUware... 

l.ippoto 

Montfzuroa 

Kip 


15 
15 

» 

14 
11 

18 
12 


10 
9 
9 


llpllHI.il  

Him.lr)  Hiimll  lot*  and  oreo  rru»h«xl 


Total  ton* 74,800 


Ophir,  Hi\  Canon,  and  Storkton  Ore  Shipments,  1M)1. 

u.,.. ..  Tons. 

r),.l,ir  Hill  Mining  Company 8.094 

Sorth-rn  I.i«hl 

Bullion  

Bunkfr  Hill 


Ka»t  Argent  .............................       18 

Iron  8Uw  .............  ..  ........................       18 

Ophir  ............................................       14 

Total  ........................................  10.145 

LITTLE  OOTTOMWOOD  OBI  SHIPMENTS  IK  1891. 


.Win**. 
Klaicstaff 
Kmma 

«'ii>    Rock. 

HrantA 

Toledo 


TOM. 
(150 
(50 
..    2V) 
170 
SO 
25 
15 


_________  ............  ______ 

M.-Kny  and  Revolution  ......................  15 

....T.  ..........................  12 

Peruvian  ................  .'  ........................  10 

Johniion  ...  7 

.........  4 


. 

M..!tke  ...........................................  4 

-ih.-rCliff  ...............  ..........  S 

Rough  and  Beady  .................................  2 

Total  .........................................  1,547 

Big  Cottonwood  ore  shipments  for  1891,  mainly  from  the 
Maxwell  mine,  were  1,200  tons. 

I'ark  City  Ore  Output,  1H91. 

Ores  shipped  to  smelters,  tons, 

Ores  Drilled  l>y  the  Ontario  and  the  Marsac  mills 


Total,    .........      96,906 

Shipments  of  ore  from  Frisco  and  Milford,  Beaver  County, 
mainly  from  the  Horn  Silver  mini',  were  •_••_',  1  IK)  ton-. 

At  Silver  Reef,  the  Barhee  mill  ran  50  days,  and  the  Christie 
mill  40  days,  IT  men  employed  at  each.  Three  to  four  them  s- 
and  tons  from  tlte  Thompson  &  McNally,  California,  I.a-t 
Chance,  Buckeye,  Neutral,  Tecumseh,  Stormy  King,  and 
I  .  c  il>.  were  milled,  producing  49,540  ounces  of  >ilver,  and  $450 
worth  of  matte. 

The  Dixie  Mining  Co.  took  out  .'{."ill  ton*  of  lii-t  i'l.t->  rosier 
ore  from  their  property  in  the  Heaver  Dam  Mountain,  IS  mile-- 
southeast  of  St.  <  leorge.  They  put  up  a  Mnall  >ta<  k  at  St. 
('•corge  and  ran  out  alxnit  100  tons  of  bullion,  90  fine.  The  ore 
shipped  sells  for  #1.75  per  unit. 


Total  Output  of  Ore,  1S91. 


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(iMM). 


Bnckhom 

MciHii.lcr 
Ili.l.l.MiTn 
Tip    I  ..p 
Kiithih  Janoarr. 


IHtlricU. 

ParkCitj 

Tintio 8X.400 

Binicluun . 

Prince 

Slorkton 

>ilv.-r  11.^'f  '    -" 

( H.  I  Tpletrmph'wo'rlu,  West  Jordan,' aUmee  and 


i'  i 


ss 


Hprrul 

I    Nil.    ' 

(IrayCarbooato. 


44 


IliK  CotU.nw.Kid 1,550 

MarynTale 975 

Sprinm «HO 

IMile  Mlninc  Companjt MO 

Ij.  1'lnta SBO 

'j~- 

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"II         50 
10 


Vi.-tori.i.riiil«l,C<Kint» 
Ainerii-iin  Fork  ---- 
(inuiUfille  ........... 

• 


Tc^al HM» 


WELLS,  FARGO  &  CO.'S  STATEMENT  OF  THE  MINERAL  PRODUCT  OF  UTAH  IN  1891. 


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lli.lri- 
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N««  Pmdoet  Hun.  and  IU~  Hollion 
CaalMM  Orai  8blpp«d 


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LU.of 

;-per. 


HB.OOO 


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«,I70,000 


•.170.000 


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Dnrcflnvd. 


. 

MM 


.i.'..  -MM 

-       ' 


DM. 

Silver  in 
Dan. 


mjm 

.-..,.,.., 


()».    SlU.T 

itnue 
Biillloo* 


25I.P-. 


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Ban. 


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mm 

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23 


RECAPITULATION. 

1,836,080  pound B  Copper  at  5VJ  cents  per  pound ...$  100,983.30 

6,170,000  pounds  Refined  Lead  at  4  cents  per  pound _•___ 248,800.00 

80,856,528  pounds  Unrefined  Lead  at  $60  per  ton  2,410  64)5  84 

8,915,228  ounces  fine  Silver  at  $0.9854  per  ounce 8,759,208.59 

96,160  ounces  Fine  Gold  at  $20  per  ounce _ 723,200.00 

Total  Export  Value 1... __ f  12,240,885.78 

Computing  the  Gold  and  Silver  at  their  Mint  valuation,  and  other  metals  at  their  value  at  the  seaboard,  it  would  increase  the  value  of  th 
product  to  $16,198,086.81. 


MINERAL  SHIPMENTS,  1891. 

MONTH. 

Bullion. 

Ores. 

Lead. 

Matte. 

No. 
Oars. 

Weight 

No. 
Cars. 

Weight. 

No. 
Cars. 

Weight. 

No. 
Cars. 

Weight. 

January  

62 
53 
48 
41 
49 
44 
37 
79 
60 
95 
ISO 
104 

2,100,648 
1,712,321 
1,618,518 
1,361,436 
1,630,773 
1,416,070 
1.192,381 
2,541,848 
1,741,012 
2,904,196 
4,046,516 
3,216,630 

109 
262 
244 
385 
377 
229 
303 
374 
233 
309 
244 
250 

4,357,440 
10,466,984 
11,471,976 
14,267,520 
14,823,556 
9,470,085 
11,763,010 
14,697,094 
9,189,110 
12,868,635 
10,274,280 
9,916,178 

20 
15 
11 
32 
20 
14 
16 
IS 
26 
20 
2 
1 

540,458 
405,846 
270,445 
878,797 
539,973 
376,195 
435,826 
351,383 
824,493 
558,613 
54,580 
26,888 

7 
5 
8 
11 
2 
1 
6 
4 
4 
16 
4 
14 

227,850 
212,100 
310,780 
431,580 
71,900 
25,750 
248,800 
168,700 
138,340 
589,070 
183.000 
587,037 

February    . 

March 

April    .. 

May  

June 

July  

August  ...  ... 

September. 

November  

December 

Totals 

802 

25,412,327 

3,319 

133,565,848 

190 

5,261,484 

82 

3,294,857 

MINING  DIVIDENDS,  1891. 

flame  of  Company.  Amount. 

Ontario $  900,000 

Duly 450,00(1 

Centennial-Enreka 330.000 

Mammoth 280,000 


The  Tintic  Range  branch  of  the  R.  G.  W.  Ry.  from  Spring- 
ville  on  the  main  line,  to  Eureka,  Tintic.39.7  miles,  was  opened 
for  business  New  Year's  Day,  1892. 


Horn  Silver 

Maxfield  _ 
Yosemite  No.  2 . 
Fetro  . . . 
Eureka  Hill... 
Hnllion-Beck... 


200,000 
311,000 
30,000 
17,000 
250,000 
425,000 


$2.918,000 


LA  PLATA  DISTRICT. 

H.  V.  Westover,  manager  of  the  Red  Jacket  mine  at  La 
Plata,  came  in  about  the  middle  of  December  with  a  carload 
of  Red  Jacket  ore.  They  have  out  200  tons  on  the  dump.  He 
says  the  outlook  in  general  is  encouraging. 

A  new  strike  is  reported  from  the  Queen  of  the  Hills,  which 
consists  of  two  feet  of  solid  galena.  A  shipment  will  be 
made  from  this  mine  in  a  short  time. 

The  La  Plata  hoisting  works  are  in  place  and  the  engines 
are  at  work.  A  shaft  has  been  sunk  on  this  property  for  a  dis- 
tance of  sixty  feet,  and  now  they  are  starting  to  drift  for  the 
vein. 

The  vein  of  the  Sundown  mine  is  three  feet  wide  and  has 
been  stripped  for  a  long  distance.  The  ore  on  an  average 
runs  70  per  cent,  in  lead  and  about  10  ounces  in  silver  to  the 
ton. 

There  are  about  175  men  in  camp  and  about  sixty  log  cabins. 
It  is  expected  that  both  the  road  to  Logan  and  the  one  to  Og- 
den  will  be  kept  open. 

Two  hundred  and  fifty  tons  of  ore  have  been  received 
from  the  district  at  the  smelters. 

It  will  be  noticed  in  above  summary  of  ore  output 
that  Marysvale  shipped  or  milled  975  tons;  Fish  Springs  and 
Dugway,  680  and  250  tons  respectively;  and  Victoria,  Uintah 
county,  150  tons.  These  are  practically  new  districts. 

There  is  every  reason  to  suppose  that  1892  will  see  a  score  of 
districts  out  in  the  Deep  Creek  country  connected  with  Suit 
Lake  City  by  railway. 


TWO  TYPICAL  UTAH  MINES. 

The  total  output  of  the  Ontario  from  the  starting  of  the  new 
mill,  February  1,  1877,  to  the  end  of  1891— fifteen  years— was 
377,637  tons  (dry)  of  ore,  out  of  which  was  obtained  26,162,379.99 
ounces  of  fine  silver;  and  for  this  silver  the  company  received 
§26,268,345.88,  a  fraction  of  a  cent  over  SI  per  ounce.  As  the 
bullion  was  sold  as  produced  each  month,  this  is  as  fair  an 
average  of  the  price  obtainable  for  silver  during  the  last  fifteen 
years  as  it  is  possible  to  obtain.  Out  of  the  money  received, 
the  company  paid  up  to  January  1, 1892— this  date— 187  monthly 
dividends  of  50  cents  per  share  aggregating  §12,425,000.  Of 
these  187  dividends,  sixty-four  were  paid  on  100,000 
shares,  123  were  paid  on  150,000  shares.  The 
stock  was  increased  by  50,000  shares  to  pay  for  new  ground 
in  1881  or  1880.  The  average  yield  per  dry  ton  was  $72.06.  It 
would  be  hard  to  say  correctly  what  percentage  of  moisture 
should  be  added  to  ascertain  the  number  of  tons  of  ore  as  raised 
out  of  the  mines,  but  probably  about  15. 

ONTARIO  DIVIDENDS,  No.  1  TO  187. 

1877  No  1  to  18...  900,000 

1878  No.  19  to  39...  1050000 

1879  No.  40  to  51 600000 

1880  No.  52  to  63 600,000 

1881  No;  64  to  75...  875000 

1882  No.  76  to  87...  900000 

1883  No.  88  to  90.... "     225,000 

1884  No.  91  to  102. 900,000 

1885  No.  103  to  115...  975000 

1886  No.  116  to  127  ..  900  000 

1887  No.  128  to  139 900,000 

1888  No.  140to  151 900000 

1889  No.  152  to  163  .  900  000 
18110  No.  164  to  175  900  000 
1891  No.  176  to  187 '""".'""..     900,000 

Total ...$12,425,000 

The  total  output  of  the  Daly  silver  mine,  an  extension  west- 
ward of  the  Ontario,  from  January  1,  1885,  when  it  began  to 
produce,  down  to  the  end  of  1891,  was  150,194  net  tons,  from 
which  was  obtained  6,778,381.87  ounces  of  fine  silver.  This  sil- 
ver sold  for  $6,262,884.69.  Out  of  this  money  fifty-eight  div- 


idends  have  been  paid,  aggregating  $2,212,500.  The  average 
yield  was  $42.:<0  per  dry  ton.  The  Daly  has  produced  to  date 
li.Mi:,  ounces  of  gold,  which  was  counted  in  the  general  product 

DALY  DIVIDENDS  No.  1  TO 

1887  No.  1    to»...  ...$    175,000 

1888  No.  10  to  22...  ....       487.900 

ue0No.  atoM 490,000 

WWNo.  ttto48....  450.000 

WWNo.  47U.58 490.000 

Total .t2.H2.500 

REVIEW  OF  MINING,  1891. 

The  year  just  closed  marked  a  season  of  progress  and  unusual 
production  in  nearly  all  the  mining  districts  of  Utah.  That 
great  district  surrounding  Park  City  still  keeps  in  the  lead,  not 
only  in  production,  but  also  in  the  amount  of  im- 
provements made,  the  number  of  men  employed, 
and  all  else  which  goes  to  build  up  a  large,  prosperous 
community.  The  year  marked  there  more  extensive 
development  in  the  line  of  new  works  than  ever  before; 
new  hoisting  plants  have  been  placed  on  the  Daly  and  Anchor, 
both  of  which  are  of  the  largest  and  best  class;  a  concentrator 
on  theGlencoe,  new  hoists  on  the  West  Daly  and  Meers  groups, 
along  with  very  active  work  in  developing  the  ground  with 
-.hafts.  Not  only  with  these  improvements  already  put  in 
and  the  work  commenced  in  the  year  1891  were  the 
mines  unusually  prosperous,  but  there  were  arrangements 
made  which  mean  active  work  on  some  properties 
not  mentioned  in  the  general  review  of  the  district. 

Unusual  interest  was  taken  in  the  Tintic  the  past  year. 
Although  it  is  an  old  camp,  its  growth  had  not  been  commensu- 
rate with  its  merits.  It  took  years  to  find  that  the  rich  surface 
deposits  were  not  all  that  was  good  in  the  lodes.  When  these 
surface  deposits  were  worked  down  to  the  pyrites  or  "white 
iron,"  further  sinking  was  stopped,  and  it  has  been  the  work  of 
the  past  year  or  two  to  demonstrate  that  there  is  mineral  in  pay- 
ing quantities  and  qualities  below  this  iron  stratum,  and  many- 
old  claims  will  soon  become  shippers.  In  the  meantime,  Tin- 
tic  is"  spreading  out,  through  having  a  new  district  called 
North  Tintic  joined  to  it.  While  the  addition  of  machinery  to 
Tintic  was  small  during  the  year,  the  meritsof  the  camp  became 
so  well  weighed  by  expert  examination  as  to  cause  the  building 
of  another  railway  into  the  camp,  thus  doubling  up  the  ship- 
ping  facilities  and  giving  a  healthy  competition.  The  great 
number  of  people  visiting  the  district  and  becoming  interested 
in  it~  properties  is  destined  to  make  Tintu  grow  more  rapidly 
this  year  than  ever,  and  its  towns  of  Kurcka.  Mammoth  and 
Silver  will  increase  in  strength,  while  there  may  spring  up  one 
or  two  new  places  within  the  district.  These  sicnes  of  prog- 
ress have  inspired  the  rchabitation  of  West  Tintic.  which  has 
lain  dormant  and  deserted  for  fifteen  or  more  years.  So  it 
was  with  old  Lewiston.  or  <  '.imp  Floyd,  where  the  hills  arc 
made  again  tocrho  with  the  sound  of  pick  and  I. last,  .md  gold 
is  being  extracted  and  sent  to  market. 

Itismmri  like  a  dream  to  enter  old  mines  win.  h  h.uclam 
idle  for  a  do/en  or  more  years,  clean  out  the  debris,  re  timln-r 
the  tunnels  and  shafts,  cautiously  probe  around  old  stopcs-and 
up  ores  only  hidden  by  the  slimes  and  drippings  in.  iilent 
to  these  underground  workings.  That  kind  of  experience  wa* 
entered  into  by  many  the  past  year  in  West  Mountain  (Hing- 


ham)  district,  until  most  of  these  old  properties  have  either  be- 
come producers  or  are  in  a  fair  way  to  become  such  w  ithin  the 
next  few  months.  Hingham  was  never  more  prosperous  than 
it  has  been  the  past  year,  and  the  future  is  certainly  bright  for 
the  district.  Deep  mining  has  proved  that  the  mineral  holds 
UN  own  with  depth,  and  the  companies  are  preparing  to  con- 
tinue downward.  The  most  remarkable  record  of  the  year  is  in 
the  large  number  of  new  mines  developed  and  which  have  paid 
from  the  grass-roots  down,  especially  at  the  head  of  Carr  Fork, 
a  part  of  the  district  long  neglected.  The  general  output  of 
the  district  was  considerably  retarded  by  litigation,  and  yet  it 
».i-  greatly  in  excess  of  previous  years. 

The  situation  in  the  two  Cottonwoods  has  greatly  improved. 
There  was  some  excitement  last  summer  about  mineral  in  the 
foothills  between  the  two  Cottonwoods,  and  quite  a  number  of 
locations  were  made.  Several  open  cuts  and  short  tunnels 
tapped  quartz  ledges,  but  as  yet  not  enough  mineral  has  been 
found  to  warrant  any  excitement.  It  is  thought,  however,  that 
when  the  ledges  are  cut  deep  enough  to  find  them  in  plare 
there  may  be  gold  and  silver  enough  to  pay  for  putting  in 
reduction  works. 

Stockton,  Ophir,  and  Dry  Canon  quite  doubled  their  output 
in  1891  as  compared  with  that  of  the  three  or  four  next  previous 
years. 

Among  the  most  interesting  discoveries  of  the  year  were 
those  in  the  Onaqui  range,  where  it  is  crossed  by  Johnson's 
Pass,  and  in  some  of  the  other  ranges,  on  the  way  to  the  I  u  <  |> 
Creek  discoveries,  made  subsequent  to  those  most  exciting  of 
all  developments  at  Dugway  and  Fish  Springs. 

THE  DEEP  CREEK  COUNTRY. 

Of  which  the  last  two  named  districts  are  a  part,  is  so  exten- 
sive, so  rich  in  mineral  and  such  an  interesting  and  profit- 
able prospective  field  to  be  reached  by  a  railway,  that 
the  proposed  line  thither  has  been  the  subject  of  great  dis- 
i  ussion  among  the  people  of  this  <  itv.  It  docs  seem  as  it 
the  building  of  a  railroad  from  here  into  that  country  cannot 
be  long  delayed,  and  that  it  must  be  one  of  the  achievements 
.if  !-!»•_'.  for  The  Tribune  to  record  in  its  next  annual.  That 
will  give  an  impetus  to  mining,  both  in  Utah  and  over  the  line 
into  Nevada,  such  as  we  have  not  seen  in  the  past. 

There  is  another  interesting  situation  in  the  southern  country. 
The  developments  made  by  the  Dixie  Mining  Company  down 
in  Washington  county  opened  up  a  great  copper  mine,  which 
paid  expenses  in  shipping  copper  ore  of  high  percentage,  ami 
in  smelting  at  St.  George,  and  turning  out  ninety  tons  of  < 
bullion.  A  railroad  down  that  wav  would  open  up  large 
mines  in  that  distrn  t.  and  if  <  ontinucd  westward  to  the  ili-m.  t 
in  Nevada  which  Hon.  A.  G.  Campbell  is  developing,  there 
would  he  added  a  large  tonagc  of  ores  which  would  come  to 
this  cm.  Then  the  iron  mines  on  the  route  in  I'tiih  ought  to 
h.ur  -H.  h  a  road  reach  them. 

The  revival  of  Marysvalc  distm  t  and  lite  organi/atum  .,( 
Gold  Mountain  distrii  t  are  two  important  events  of  the  p.iM 
year.  Of  course  this  happened  too  late  in  the  season  to  admit 
of  the  output  being  very  large,  but  there  was  enough  pn  p.n 
atmn  to  warrant  lively  times  there  next  summer,  ami  a  In  .n  y 
..input  of  mineral  for  the  present  year. 


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La  Plata,  at  the  north,  drew  hundreds  of  prospectors  after 
the  finding  of  ore  there  in  August,  and  this  led  to  important 
discoveries  and  the  opening  of  quite  a  number  of  mines.  The 
whole  country,  from  Ogden,  Brigham  City  and  Logan  clear 
over  to  the  Rear  Lake  valley,  is  being  prospected,  and  many 
ledges  are  found,  chiefly  of  galena  and  carbonates,  running 
low  in  silver,  while  on  the  east  side  of  the  range  is  copper 
galena  and  carbonates  of  lead. 

Utah  iron  deposits  attract  considerable  attention  and  some 
of  the  big  mines  should  form  the  basis  for  extensive  iron  man- 
ufactories. 

The  coal  output  is  all  the  time  increasing,  and  new  mines  are 
getting  ready  to  open  when  the  owners  are  assured  of  trans- 
portation. The  coal  measures  are  so  great  in  Utah  as  to  be 
practically  unlimited. 

The  mining,  shipping  and  uses  of  asphaltum  is  growing  into 
a  large  industry.  New  discoveries  are  being  made,  and  mines 
opened  to  such  an  extent  as  to  insure  an  almost  inexhaustible 
supply,  and  tests  are  constantly  being  made  to  arrive  at  the 
best  mixtures  in  processes  for  paving,  and  the  various  uses 
asphaltum  can  be  put  to. 

The  reduction  works  for  silver,  lead  and  gold  ores  are  keep- 
ing step  with  the  progress  of  mining  in  Utah,  and  will  continue 
to  do  so.  Certainly  the  mining  situation  is  in  a  prosperous  and 
hopeful  condition  in  this  Territory. 


THt  Building  Stones  of  Utah. 


MARBLES. 

The  day  will  yet  come  when  the  native  marbles  of  Utah  will ' 
be  in  popular  use,  and  take  theirf  place  among  the  principal 
structural  materials  of  the  Territory.  Beds  of  marble  of  vastly 
different  color  and  character  exist  in  many  parts  of  the  Territory. 
A  beautiful  gray  marble  is  found  at  a  point  remote  from  the 
railway  in  the  southern  part  of  Millard  county,  in  the  neighbor- 
hood of  some  of  the  large  coal  measures.  This  deposit  is  at  a 
considerable  altitude  and  approachable  only  by  difficult 
roads,  and  it  may  perhaps  be  many  years  before  it  is 
developed  and  its  product  brought  into  market.  Near  Nephi,  in 
lu.ib  county,  is  a  very  beautiful  magnesian  marble  of  purest 
white  and  crystalline  luster;  but  it  is  only  found  in  small 
pieces,  the  mass  being  badly  fissured;  otherwise,  it  is  beau- 
tiful enough  for  sculptural  purposes. 

An  enormous  bed  of  black  and  white  marble  has  recently 
been  developed  in  one  of  the  side  cafions  of  the  American 
Fork.  A  comparatively  small  amount  of  work  has  revealed 
a  reef  100  feet  wide  and  about  60  feet  in  height.  For  archi- 
tectural purposes,  the  appearance  of  this  marble,  as  well  as  its 
strength,  is  well  adapted.  There  is  no  limit  to  its  quantity, 
and,  although  the  point  at  which  it  is  produced  is  somewhat 
difficult  of  access  at  present,  it  may  be  made  much  easier 
should  this  marble  get  into  the  market.  Several  buildings  in 
Utah  county  have  already  been  embellished  with  this  stone. 

In  Hobble-creek  Canon,  near  Springville,  in  Utah  county 
exists  a  deposit  of  exceedingly  beautiful  geodic  marble  of  a 


soft  and  tender  brown,  susceptible  of  a  fine  polish  and  suitable 
for  the  highest  offices  to  which  marble  is  ever  put,  except  that 
of  sculpture.  It  is  so  handsome  that  it  would  be  suitable  for 
table  ornaments  and  the  finest  inlaid  work,  the  symmetrical 
curves  of  the  geodes  forming  beautiful  concentric  arcs  and  seg- 
ments throughout  the  mass.  This  deposit  consists  of  a  perpen- 
dicular cliff  which  has  been  cut  through  by  the  canon  stream, 
and  enormous  boulders  of  the  marble  have  fallen  from  the 
face  of  the  cliff  and  almost  blocked  the  water-course.  It 
is  within  four  miles  of  the  Union,  Pacific  Railway,  and  will 
undoubtedly  find  its  way  into  popular  appreciation  and  com- 
plete development. 

The  largest  and  most  important  marble  deposit  in  the  Ter- 
ritory is  the  great  property  of  the  Wasatch  Marble  Company, 
crossing  a  summit  of  the  Wasatch  Mountains  between  the  head 
of  Big  Cottonwood  and  Provo  Valley.  This  extraordinary 
deposit  exceeds  in  size  any  other  that  has  been  worked  in  the 
United  States.  It  is  probably  400  feet  thick,  and  several  miles 
across,  well  bedded  and  of  purest  white.  It  will  be  brought 
to  market  down  Snake  Creek  Canon,  and  at  present  would 
have  to  be  carried  by  wagon  ten  miles  to  the  nearest  pro- 
jected railway,  and  about  twenty  miles  to  Park  City,  the  near- 
est point  to  which  a  railway  has  yet  been  built.  Even  with 
this  expense,  it  is  quite  feasible  to  load  this  marble  and  ship  it 
east  at  the  prices  which  marble  brings  there  at  present,  and 
it  will  be  possible  in  future  years  to  land  this  marble  in  the 
city  at  so  low  a  price  by  the  carload,  that  it  may  be  used  for 
building  purposes.  This  greatest  marble  field  is  owned  by  an 
incorporated  company.  A  few  thousand  dollars  have  been 
spent  in  opening  up  the  property,  but  the  magnitude  of  the 
enterprise  became  so  apparent  with  that  expenditure,  that  it 
was  thought  best  not  to  attempt  the  business  of  quarrying  this 
marble  until  sufficient  means  had  been  accumulated  by  the 
owners  to  carry  on  the  business  on  a  large  scale. 

Many  other  marble  deposits  exist  in  the  Territory,  some 
promising  ones  near  Brigham  City  and  some  still  better  in 
Blacksmith's  Fork  Canon  in  Cache  Valley. 

The  Logan  Temple  is  built  with  handsome  marble,  mottled 
gray  and  brown,  though  being  in  the  rough,  its  beauty  is  not 
revealed. 


LIMESTONES. 

In  San-pete  county,  there  exists  a  magnificent  deposit  of 
a  beautiful  cream-white  oolitic  limestone.  It  ranges  through 
the  hills  to  the  east  of  Manti  and  has  been  used  in  the  con- 
struction of  many  buildings  in  the  valley  towns,  a  notable 
instance  being  the  great  Manti  Temple  with  its  enormous  ter- 
races and  stone  barricades.  A  limited  quantity  of  this  stone 
has  been  brought  to  Salt  Lake  City  for  the  ornamentation  of 
residences  and  business  blocks.  It  is  easy  to  the  tool,  espe- 
cially when  first  quarried,  but  becomes  harder  on  exposure  to 
the  atmosphere.  It  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  building  stones 
in  the  Territory. 

A  stone  resembling  the  oolite  mentioned  above  in  appear- 
ance, but  really  quite  different  in  its  nature,  is  quarried  near 
Hoytsville  in  Summit  county.  It  also  is  of  a  creamadithMen.- 


V;  '   1  • 


is  ;i  handsome  appearance  wherever  used.  Itcing  nearer 
to  Salt  Lake  City  it  ran  be  brought  tliere  more  economii  ally 
than  that  from  the  South. 

Some  twenty  miles  south  of  the  Hoytsville  quarries  there 
exists  >till  another  deposit  of  <  ream-white  building  stone,  dif- 
fering, however,  in  its  character,  to  any  of  the  others.  It  is  a 
tra\ertme  similar  to  the  stone  of  whirh  Anrient  Rome  is  built, 
:.nd  is  formed  by  the  deposition  of  calcareous  matter  from 
:tets  of  the  mineral  springs  so  abundant  in  1'rovo  Valley 
K  i-  -omething  in  the  nature  of  a  geyserite,  but  is  not  so  hard 
nor  so  crystalline  in  its  texture.  It  ranges  in  color  from  snowy 
•vhite  in  its  largest  masses  to  a  brownish  drab,  which  is  the  color 
that  it  takes  in  its  shallower  places.  It  is  only  the  lighter 
colors  that  have  sufficient  strength  to  adapt  them  for  building 
purpo 

Limestone  suitable  for  building  purposes  is  to  be  found 
without  great  intervals  along  the  entire  \Vasatch  Range  from 
one  end  of  the  Territory  to  the  other,  but  it  is  not  all  equally 
•.!>Ie.  One  of  the  best  deposits  is  m  Dairy  Fork  near 
Spanish  Fork  Canon,  consisting  of  a  reef  of  the  finest  mag- 
nesian  limestone,  well  adapted  for  trimmings  of  every  kind 
of  building. 

Another   deposit  of  oolitic  limestone  exists  in  the  \Vasatrh. 
north  of  Cache   Valley.     The  beds  are  eleven  miles  in  extent. 
and   the  stone   ranges   in   color   from   white   through  various 
-  to  blue. 


SLATES. 

Valuable  slate  beds  have  been  found  on  the  islands  of  the 
<  "treat  Salt  Lake,  and  in  several  other  places  in  Utah.  Prob- 
nbly  the  very  best  deposit  is  the  serpentine  in  the  hills  back  of 
Provo,  which  have  been  operated  to  some  extent,  and  ship- 
ments have  been  made  to  the  east.  This  stone  is  in  quality 
suitable  for  the  manufacture  of  table-tops,  mantle-pieces,  and 
nearly  every  other  purpose  for  which  slate  is  used.  It  is  quite 
handsome,  of  a  rich  dark-green,  mottled  with  red,  and  in  many 
other 


GRANITE. 

Wherever  the  \Va»at<  h  Range  rca.  he-  .in  elevation  of 
1  1,000  feet,  the  summit-  are  almost  invariably  gran  it  ii  ,  and  the 
<  anons  that  <  lit  the  range  at  these  points  almost  mvan.ililv 
expose  splendid  MI.I--CS  .if  a  -pi-<  ic-  of  granite,  notablv  Little 
CottnnwrMid  Canon,  in  the  ncighliorhood  of  Mt.  \ebo.  .mil 

Ml.  Italdv  al    Marvs\ale.     Tin  •ntams  a  ; 

proportion  of  feldspar  than  belongs  to  pure  granite,  but  while 
I.  ii  king    the    crushing    strength    of    the  true  gr.iii 
exceedingly  strong  and  suitable  for  the   <  onstrui  turn  of  the 
largest  buildings   in   our  midst.     It  also  \\.t-  the  advam 
being     extremely  <••<  following     Ihr    chips   .mil 

wedge-   with    wondcrfi:!    .i<  •  nr.n  \    anil    .  inhering   triilv  to  tin- 
blow  of  the  hammer.     I-  or  this  reason,  it  has  been  found  not 
v)  well  adapted   to  the  making  of  street  blocking,  bc<  .- 
proves  softer  than  that  used  in  eastern  ritics.aml  will  n>^ 
»o  well.    It  is  of  this  granite  that  the  famous  Temple  in  Salt 
Lake  City  it  convructcd. 


1'RF.ciors  STON 

This  topic  would  not  be  complete  without  referen 
of  the  more  extraordinary  deposits  of  stone  which  the  Terri- 
torv  | esSCS.  In  the  neighborhood  of  (Ireen  River,  a  few- 
miles  south  of  the  K.  < ',.  \V.  Railwav,  is  found  large  Imulders 
of  chalcedony  scattered  over  a  plain  of  several  thousand 
hen  cut.  are  exceedingly  beautiful. 

and  some  of  them  are  so  large  that  table-tops  and  mantle- 
pieces-  could  be  made  from  them  without  piecing.  In  variety 
and  color  they  range  from  carnelian.  which  is  bright  red, 
through  grays,  and  browns  and  greens  and  sometim< 
colors  mingled  in  one  boulder.  Some  fifty  miles  south  and 
west  of  this  place  is  a  reef  of  jasper  variegated  and  beauti- 
fully marked,  susceptible  of  a  tine  polish  and  promises  to 
furnish  the  means  for  a  lucrative  industry. 

Some  thirty  miles  west  of  Sevier  Lake,  in  Millard  County, 
have  been  found  great  quantities  of  "  Rocky  Mountain  dia- 
monds "lying  broadcast  in  a  desert  country  of  the  most  for- 
bidding appearance,  and  attracting  attention,  towards  sunset, 
by  their  brilliant  and  dazzling  reflection.  It  is  by  me. 
these  reflections  that  they  are  found,  as  they  are  so  pure  and 
clear  and  white,  that  they  are  difficult  to  find  when  close  by. 
and  it  is  done  by  one  person  stopping  when  he  sees  a  sparkle, 
and  sending  some  one  else  to  locate  it  and  tind  the  stone.  In 
this  way,  two  persons  have  filled  a  pint  flask  with  these  t. 
in  less  than  a  day. 


SANDSTONES. 

The  sandstones  of  LTtah  are  held  in  great  regard,  not  only  by 
the   people  at  home,  who  use  them   freely,  but  by  builders  • 
thousands  of   miles  away  who  are  steady  customers  for  the 
products  of  our  quarries. 

A  large  proportion  of  the  Rocky  Mountains  of  Utah  is 
composed  of  sandstone  ranging  from  that  of  a  soft  and  ' 
texture,  to  a  tine  and  exceedingly  hard  variety  that  is  almo-t  a 
quartzitc.  But  although  the  sandstone  area  of  the  mountains 
probably  hundreds  of  miles,  it  must  not  In- 
supposed  that  it  is  all  suitable  for  building  purposes.  ( In  the 
inntr.iry.it  is  only  after  i  .nisi, I,  t.ilili  -e.in  h  that  deposits 
have  been  discovered  worthy  ot  operation,  and  these  have 
bci  ome.  by  this  tin,.  nidinglv  valu.i' 

Due  of  the  oldest  and  best  known  of  llie-e  deposits,  is  that 
iii.ii  lott  llougl.is  on  the  outskirts  of  Salt  Lake  Cilv.  u  hn  h 
has  been  in  operation  for  manv  ve.iis  .mil  lias  supplied  , 
p. in  of  the  Mime  of  which  the  ntv  is  built.  It  is  ;i  pink  -.mil 
stone,  of  good  grain  and  quality  bin  absolutely  without  natural 
i  Ic.ivagc,  requiring  to  lie  i  ut  on  all  six  - -.  h  <  ubc.  It 

has,  then-fore,    been     largely    rcplai  cd    In    the    newly   •• 
quarries  of    the    Mountain    Stone    Ci.mp.mv    at     Simlcrville. 
I'.irk   City,  whose    i|ii,irric-    produi  e    stone    of  a    similar 
appearan.  e.  but  being  self  bedded  and  in  larg. 
brought  to  market  to  better  advantage  than  that  of  Red  Untie. 

ilcd. 

The    Mountan  ••mpanv  shipped,  la 

from  these  .manic.-  at  the  rate  of  about  40  carloads  per  week. 


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They  are  splendid  ^quarries,  of  a  kind  to  produce  dimension 
stone  of  any  size.  Were  it  required.they  could  take  out  stones  100 
feet  long  by  20  feet  wide,  and  two  feet  thick,  without  a  flaw. 
The  stone  is  extremely  strong,  and  though  kind  to  the  tools  is 
quite  hard.  It  is  excellently  adapted  for  foundation  work, 
heavy  piers  and  culverts,  but  not  so  well  suited  for  ornament- 
ing fronts  of  buildings  because  of  its  hardness  in  carving  or 
cutting. 

Three  or  four  miles  north  of  these  quarries  are  some  others 
being  operated  by  the  Metropolitan  Stone  Company,  whose 
products  are  something  similiar  but  somewhat  lamified,  and 
of  a  lighter  color.  There  are  other  sandstone  quarries  in 
Parley's  Canon,  and  in  Weber  Canon  near  Croydon,  besides 
deposits  of  more  or  less  importance  in  Provo  Valley,  in  Santa- 
quin  Canon,  and  in  several  of  the  southern  counties. 

One  of  the  most  magnificent  sandstones  to  be  found  in  any 
country,  and  one  which  has  been  greatly  admired  in  our  public 
and  private  buildings,  is  the  free  Diamond  sandstone,  of  a 
rich  dark-red,  quarried  on  an  extensive  scale  near  Thistle  in 
Spanish  Fork  Canon.  This  stone  can  be  cut  and  carved  with 
great  ease,  and  always  with  a  rich  and  beautiful  effect. 
There  is  a  steady  demand  for  it  as  far  east  as  Kansas  City  and 
Chicago,  and  to  the  northwest  as  far  as  Portland  and  Wash- 
ington Territory.  Some  of  the  finest  buildings  in  Helena, 
Mont.,  have  been  constructed  of  it.  Although  so  handsome 
for  the  fronts  of  buildings,  its  crushing  resistance  is  not  suffi- 
cient to  recommend  it  for  foundations, 'as  it  loses  a  portion  of 


its  strength  when  wet  or  moist;  but  it  is  nevertheless,  one  of 
the  most  serviceable  sandstones  that  any  country  can  produce. 

Another  stone  having  much  the  same  texture  as  the  Dia- 
mond but  of  a  steel-gray  hue,  is  the  very  popular  Kyune, 
quarried  on  the  line  of  the  R.  G.  W.  Railway,  near  the  head 
of  Price  River,  about  twenty  miles  east  of  the  summit  of  the 
Wasatch  Mountains.  When  first  quarried,  this  stone  has  a 
faint  heliotrope  tinge,  which  it  soon  loses  and  becomes  a  deli- 
cate gray.  It  also  increases  in  hardness,  and  after  a  short 
time,  resists  the  weather  very  well.  It  takes  the  most  delicate 
carving  very  easily,  and  taken  all  together,  is  the  most  popu- 
lar sandstone  that  we  have.  It  is  complementary  in  color  to 
the  diamond  stone,  and  the  two  work  together  with  splendid 
effect.  These  two  quarries  are  operated  by  one  company, 
who  keep  them  going  nearly  all  the  year  round,  employing  a 
force  of  men,  and  doing  a  great  swinging  business. 

Parties  identified  with  the  Mountain  Stone  Company  are 
opening  up  a  quarry  adjoining  that  of  the  Kyune,  which 
promises  to  equal  it  in  every  respect.  At  the  latest  report  this 
company  was  purchasing  improved  machinery  for  the  system- 
atic development  of  these  new  quarries  with  a  view  to  large 
export  business. 


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Salt    Lake    City. 

The  Capital  and  Metropolis  of  Utah. 


KALK  a  century  is  but  a  short  time  in  the  life  of  a 
common-wealth,  and    yet  within  that  period  won- 
derful   changes  have  been    made.     Nowhere   in 
this  broad  land  is  this  fact  more  wonderfully  im- 
pressed upon   one,   than   when  standing   upon   the   ridges   of 
the   magnificent    \Va-ati  h    Range,  he   looks   down   upon   the 
beautiful  city  which  has  risen  beside  the  great  Salt  Lake. 


,i--urance  of  an  importance  conspicuous  and  potential,  to 
which  the  efforts  of  contemporaries  have  been  unceasingly 
directed  for  many  decail. 

Only  forty-live  years  ;i-o.  the  entire  counm  wa-  an 
unopened  and  almost  ina<  ce-sihle  wildcrne— ,  thousands  of 
miles  from  c  ivili/ation.  Hut  through  the  indomitable  pei se- 
verance of  the  hardy  pioneer-,  supplemented  by  the  well- 


M-W    i   m     VM.  <  ol   MV    III   II. HIM,, 


It  was  in  July.  1*47.  that  the  pioneers  of  I'lah  first  looked 
upon  the  valley  which  border-  upon  this  great  inland  sea. 
Aside  from  the  omnipresent  grandeur  of  the  mountain  scenery 
there  was  little  there  to  attract  the  eye  or  charm  the  senses] 
On  every  side  stretched  a  drc.irv  waste  of  sage-brush  and 
cacti,  broiling  beneath  the  rays  of  the  -ummer's  -tin  Hut 
within  a  pcrnxl  «  ompar.itivcK  brief,  Salt  l.akc(  itv  has  been 
transformed  from  .1  front  >•  nl  into  a  bustling,  thriving 

village,  into  a  prosperous  pro^n  --n  e  <  onntry  town,  into  a 
magnificently  appointed  munu  ip.ility.  and  tli.it  city  to-day 
glorying  in  the  sublime  promise  of  it-  propheln  mfan<  y.  gncs 


directed  industry  and  ceaseless  labors  of  -u>  •  ceding  gener 
atiiMi-.  the  wilderneM  has  been  made  to  blossom  as  the  rose. 
Situated  in  tin-  heart  of  a  vallc\ .  the  beauty  of  which  can  only 
•n|>.ircil  to  the  thrift  and  ho-pitahty  of  the  people 
gathered  there,  pm-pi  nt\  ha-  made  the  <  it\  an  abiding  place, 
and  run-  wild  in  the  -un-hinc  of  a  never  ending  season. 
•:  iture  has  i  m wiled  iiitu  ttn~  x  alley  the  most  charm- 
ing and  -ub-t.iiiiial  of  In  r  •  nntnliutions.  Surrounded  by 
mountain-  -tmeil  witli  i-\li.ni-tle-s  wealth,  watered  by  rivers 
tli.it  run  uantiiri  in  ihe  •  ••  ns  and 

fountains   that  leap  (mm   their   shady    hiding-places   and  go 


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loitering  along  babbling  sweet  music,  as  they  flow,  gratefully 
shaded  at  convenient  intervals  and  possessing  manifold 
auxiliaries  for  development  and  progress,  is  the  success  of 
Salt  Lake  City  to  be  wondered  at?  Would  it  not  rather  be 
surprising  if  the  contrary  were  true?  Would  it  not  rather  be 
surprising  if  the  city,  from  its  location  and  the  character  of  its 
inhabitants,  had  failed  to  become  the  base  of  operations  for  a 
complete  and  comprehensive  system  of  industries,  for  efficient 
and  invaluable  systems  of  transporation,  for  financial,  commer- 
cial and  manufacturing  systems,  and  for  scholastic,  charitable 
and  religious  organizations  inspired  by  emulative  energy  and 
sustained  by  their  intrinsic  worth  as  also  by  the  substantial 
acknowledgments  of  an  appreciating  public? 

Standing  upon  the  capital  grounds,  150  feet  above  the  city, 
immersed  in  its  daily  routine  of  business  occupations,  one 
gazes  upon  the  fairest  type  of  Alpine  scenery,  to  be  seen 


the  city  as  one  of  the  most  artistically  laid  out  and  perman- 
ently constructed  of  any  in  the  land.  Nothing  has  been  left 
undone  in  the  behalf  that  will  enhance  the  values  of  properties 
or  add  to  the  beauty  of  the  landscape.  In  other  departments 
of  endeavor  the  situation  is  unchanged.  Schools  are  liberally 
maintained,  in  which  are  provided  courses  of  study  adapted  to 
the  requirements  of  a  service  designed  to  furnish  practical 
knowledge  to  the  most  humble  of  students.  The  curriculum 
embraces  studies  ranging  from  those  of  a  primary  character  to 
the  most  advanced,  attention  being  especially  directed  to 
mathematics,  the  sciences,  etc.,  with  other  branches  of  equally 
inestimable  value,  preparatory  to  successful  encounter  in  the 
varied  walks  of  life.  In  addition  to  the  public  schools,  estab- 
lished by  an  act  of  the  Territorial  legislature  at  the  session  of 
1889-90,  there  are  a  large  number  of  denominational  schools, 
and  other-jnstitutions  of  learning  which  furnish  adequate  facili- 


TEMPLE  8QUAKE    LAKE  SALT  CITY. 


between  Cape  Cod  and  the  Golden  Gate.  A  dozen  miles 
away  the  great  Salt  Lake  glistens  in  the  sunlight.  At  one's 
feet  lie  factories,  smelters,  foundries  and  other  evidences  of 
mechanical  progress,  numerously  interspersed  with  banks, 
public 'buildings,  hotels,  places  of  amusement,  private  resi- 
dences, churches,  schools  and  other  additional  proofs  of  the 
wealth  and  refinement  thereat  centered.  The  city  is  laid  out 
with  an  eye  to  beauty  and  originality  of  design,  nowhere  else 
duplicated  west  of  the  Missouri  River.  In  the  original  survey 
of  the  city,  the  streets  were  reckoned  from  Temple  Square, 
and  save  in  names,  have  since  conformed  to  pioneer  metes 
and  bounds,  being  five  times  the  width,  with  the  blocks  cut 
thereby  ten  times  the  dimensions  of  those  of  modern  cities. 
Recognizing  the  necessity  of  water-courses,  the  founders  of 
Salt  Lake  City  tapped  the  mountain  streams,  and  through 
every  thoroughfare,  avenue  and  boulevard  courses,  the  spark- 
ling waters  of  the  Wasatch  water-shed. 

Architecturally  speaking,  the  improvements  completed  and 
in  contemplation  or  progress,  emphasize  the  claim  made  for 


ties  for  similar  purposes,  and  which  will  be  mentioned  further 
on.  The  cultivation  of  the  religious  system  has  ever  been  suc- 
cessfully conducted  in  Salt  Lake  City,  and  the  history  of  the 
Man  of  Nazareth  from  the  Manger  to  Gethsemune,  to  Calvary, 
has  been  rehearsed  to  communicants  of  every  creed,  while  his 
teaching  and  his  example  have  been  inculcated  from  pulpits  of 
nearly  every  Christian  denomination.  Socially,  the  city  is  pre- 
eminently fortunate,  while  the  fields  of  art,  literature,  the  press, 
finance,  commerce,  trade,  manufactures,  etc.,  are  assiduously 
cultivated  in  a  spirit,  emulative  and  progressive. 

That  the  climate  of  Salt  Lake  City  is  in  many  respects  not 
surpassed  by  that  of  many  inland  localities,  experience  and 
scientific  investigation  have  established.  Both  east  and  west 
of  the  city  the  climate  is  said  to  be  more  severe.  Extremes,of 
heat  and  cold  are  rarely  observable,  and  so  equable  is  the  tem- 
perature during  nearly  every  month  that  the  seasons  seem  to 
drift  into  one  another  imperceptibly.  In  summer  the  days  are 
cool,  and  nowhere  can  be  found  a  more  delightfully  pleasant 
evening  in  that  season  than  at  Salt  Lake  City.  Indian  summer 


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i-  prolonged  until  late  in  November,  and  during  tin- 
tinuance  of  the  w  inter  solstice  there  arc  never  more  than  thirty 
or  forty  days  of  weather  that  might  be  described  as  moderately 
cold,  the  raw  winds  of  spring,  indigenous  to  the  north  and 
east,  are  of  exceptional  occurrences,  while  tornadoes,  cyclones 
and  other  eruptions  of  nature,  from  which  scarcely  any  portion 
of  the  country  is  entirely  exempt,  are  unknown.  The  cits  i- 
said  to  have  an  average  of  277  fair  days  in  the  year.  In  the 
remaining  eighty-eight  days  there  are  verv  lew  in  which  the 
sun  does  not  shine  a  part  of  the  day.  The  records  of  the  signal 
service  office  for  fourteen  years  indicate  the  existence  during 
that  period  of  fifty  full  cloudy  days  per  year,  or  about  one 
•.lav  per  week.  This  almost  perpetual  sunshine,  the  superb 
drive-,  inviting  parks,  delightful  resorts  and  balmy  air  attract 
people  out  of  doors,  and  in  the  enjoyment  of  such  plea-uic- 
good  health  is  injured.  Hardly  any  form  of  disease,  it  maybe 


iar  with  tli'  -    that  the  natural  resources  availal. 

ile-tineil  to  make  Salt  Lake  I'ity  the  inter-mountain  metropo- 
lis, <  If  minerals  there  are  gold,  siKer.  iron.  lead,  copper, 
sulphur,  coal,  mica,  soda,  plumbago,  antimony,  petroleum, 
graphite,  salt,  /inc  and  others,  and  where  the  same  have  Keen 
developed  bounteous  returns  have  resulted.  The  soil  and 
climate  aie  aUn  adapted,  specially  >o  to  the  cultivation  of 
fruits  and  cereal-,  while  the  cost  of  production  is  claimed  to 
be  materially  less  than  in  the  states  and  territories  adjoining. 
"  In  the  matter  of  garden  and  tield  products  anil  ten:; 
clime  fruits  "  ded.ncs  a  w  liter  on  the  subject:  "  the  productix  c- 
t  the  Salt  Lake  Valley  is  without  a  rival,  and  the  demand 
for  these  products  <  omcs  from  every  part  of  the  I'nued  S- 
Continuing,  he  relates  that:  "The  wheat  of  I'tah  is  admitted 
to  be  the  best  Hour  maker  known.  It  has  been  shipped  to 
California  and  sold  at  a  good  piotit  in  the  face  of  the  • 


LION  \\\>  IIKMIIM    H"l  SI  s.  S\l  I    l.\h)    (in. 


>aid.  originates  in  I'tah.  while  upon  m.inv  diseases  originating 
elsewhere,  re-iden.  e  is  often  ni"  d  than  ordinary  med 

i.  al  tr.-atmi-nt.    \lal.ir  ,i,gcr  to  the  locality,  and  almost 

,  omplaiiit   to   which  humamtv  is  sub|e(  t  is  icdiiccd  to  a 
imnimiiin  In  the  <  lunatic  foN  <  s  in  In-    loiind  here,  and  n 
i-  i.ipidlv  ar<|umng  an  extended  reputation  as  a  health    • 
\.  .  nrding   !••  late  statist,. •-  the  mean  temperature  is  (|ti. 

III.IMIIIIIIII.  '.IT. I 

m.ioiiiiiin.    1.7    dl  i.ingc.   '.Hl.C.  d. 

•  in fall   is  slated    .il    !• 

of  the  wind. -V.!  miles  per  hour ;  average  humid  r<  cnl; 

.  e   monthU    range  of   temperature.  -47..''  degrees,  and  the 
average  daily  range.  'Jo  i 

Jr>«  £i>v/iror)mer)t  of  Salt  CaK?  <?ity. 

;si,l,|v    lends    I,,    the    promotion    of    tin 

growth,  to  the  be.mlN  of  its  lo.  alion.  to  the  enri.  hment  of  its 
inhabitant-  and  m  the  inspiring  of  unlH.undcd  «  onliiletii  e  in 
its  future.  In  fa- I.  it  i-unnii  •  de.l  b\  those  f.imil 


evcelleiK  '    as    a    wheat  I  torn 

another  ai  (  omit   it   is    learned    that  in    tin    \(,n   I--'.'  .William 
( ,il,bv.  w  ho  then  (  onducled  a   farm  on    the  outskirts  of  the  city 
i. used  a  crop  of  wheat   averaging    eighty  bushels  p. 
Imeril  an    \-IK  iiltural    National   pn 

|,,,    ,|,e    I.,,  med    Slates.       Oihel 

I  art   ci|uall\    piodui  live,  while    vegetables    and   tniits  ol 

the  nio-l   ili-bi  ions  and   dchi  ate    chaiaitei    glow    almost  spoil 

i-lv.     Of    late    ve.iis   sto,  k    raising   has    cea-ed   to  bean 

expeiimcnt  and  bei  nine  an  e-i.iblishcd  I.K  t.      Hois,  -  |,.t  diati. 

all   stand. lid    bred,  through    whose 

.1   dams  ,,(   .i(  know 
siipenoiitv  arc    num.  -o   are   il" 

•le.  swine  and  -heep.    The   latter  mi- 
ni more  than  ten  millions  of  dollars  and  the  \  alue  of  the  annual 
wool  i  lip  mllliglv  K' 

.-e.l.    tin-  i.iuscof    Salt    I  aki    <   lt\   pios|,eiit\   is 
dm-  in  the  main  to  the    abiindani  e  of    nalni.il  in  the 

<  mint r \  adiai  cut  whn  h  h.ne  alli.n  t(d  not  alone  the  "I"-- 


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and  speculator,  but  the  merchant,  the  manufacturer  and  the 
investor.  To  these  should  be  added  its  importance  as  a  health 
resort  to  which  come  the  geologist,  the  botanist  and  the  army  of 
tourists  which  annually  gather  here,  and  to  other  causes  as 
potent  as  they  are  interesting. 

Jf?e  /T\ur?icjpal  Qouerr;mi?r)t. 

Prior  to  the  fifties  the  city  presumably 
was  without  any  regularly  constituted 
municipal  government.  During  that  de- 
cade, however,  the  growth  of  the  present 
metropolis  necessitated  re-organization  and 
the  employment  of  means  for  the  proper 
conduct  of  public  affairs.  In  1851,  J.  M. 
Grant  was  elected  to  the  mayoralty,  and 
since  that  date  the  executive  authority  of 
the  city  has  been  vested  in  a  mayor,  the 
legislative  department  being  within  the  juris- 
diction of  a  board  of  aldermen,  chosen  at 
stated  periods,  whose  prerogatives  include 
all  powers  necessary  to  the  framing  and 
enforcement  of  ordinances,  the  remaining 
city  officials  being  either  elective  or  appoint- 
ive, and  charged  with  duties  incident  to  the 
management  of  trusts  committed  to  then- 


is  supplied  with  a  full  complement  of  apparatus  embracing 
steam  engines  of  the  Silsby  pattern,  chemical  engines,  hose 
carts,  hook  and  ladder  trucks,  with  hose  and  other  appliances, 
indispensable  to  an  adequate  and  efficient  service.  The  depart- 
ment is  also  supplied  with  the  Gaynor  fire  alarm  system. 


5t?e   police  D(?part/i\^rpt. 

The  department  of  police  embraces  thirty-five  men,  twenty- 
five  of  whom  officiate  as  patrolmen  and  maintain  order  over  an 
area  of  more  than  ten  square  miles,  a  condition  of  affairs  that 
speaks  volumes  for  a  city  in  which  one  policeman  to  every  two 
thousand  inhabitants,  is  deemed  sufficient, 

5f?e    pin?    Department. 

Under  the  pioneer  regime,  fires  were  of  rare  occurrence 
outside  their  legitimate  uses,  and  a  few  buckets  of  water 


r..  - 
' 


EAGLE   GATE. 

The  city  contains  twenty-eight  alarm  boxes  and  the  equipment 
is  made  up  of  all  known  means  for  successful  operation, 
in  addition  to  twenty-eight  miles  of  wire,  and  322  hydrants. 
In  the  year  1891,  there  occurred  102  fires  in  the  city,  entailing 
a  total  loss  of  885,175,  upon  which  there  was  an  insurance  of 
about  873,000.  The  value  of  the  department  is  attested  by  the 
low  rate  of  insurance,  and  its  running  expenses  do  not  exceed 
835,000  per  annum. 

Departm^rpt    of    Streets. 

An  ordinance  providing  for  the  paving 
of  streets  took  effect  May  15,  1889,  and  the 
city  now  has  nearly  fifteen  or  twenty  miles 
of  well-paved  thoroughfares,  ten'  miles  of 
which  were  completed  in  1891,  at  a  cost  of 
SN'HX)  per  mile.  The  work,  which  is  con- 
structed either  of  stone,  cement  or  asphal- 
tum  large  quantities  .of  the  latter  material 
being  found  in  the  immediate  vicinity, 
will  be  continued  during  the  current  year. 


•r. 


BRIG  HAM    YOUNG '«    GRAVE. 

sufficed  to  extinguish  the  "  incipient  conflagration"  before  it  had 
exceeded  the  limits  usually  accorded  it  by  the  busy  housewife. 
The  present  department  is  described  as  "one  of  the  most  com- 
plete in  the  country. "  It  includes  twenty-eight  members,  and 


Seu;erac}e  Depart/r\er;t. 

Three  years  ago  arrangements  were  com- 
pleted for  the  introduction  of  a  sewerage 
system.  The  preliminaries  disposed  of, 
work  was  commenced  and  prosecuted  with 
such  diligence,  that  thus  far  eighteen  miles 
of  sewer  pipes  from  six  inches  to  two  feet 
in  diameter  have  been  laid  according  to  the 
best  approved  scientific  demand,  and  the 
expenditure  made  for  this  public  improve- 
ment have  met  the  approval  of  all  classes 
of  citizens.  The  system  is  the  best  obtain- 
able and  further  conduces  to  the  good 
health  for  which  the  city  is  famous. 


U/ater 

The  claim  is  deservedly  made  that  Salt  Lake  City  is  one  of 
the  bestjighted  cities  in  the  country.    Gas  and  electric  lights 


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are  the  agencies  employed.  < 
-treel  intersection  being  illumi- 
nated with  an  electric  light  of  two 
thousand  candle  power,  elevated 
at  a  height  of  twenty  feet  above 
the  ground;  arc  and  incandescent 
lights  are  also  used  in  the  business 
houses  and  residences.  The  water 
supply  is  almost  unlimited;  reser- 
voirs are  located  at  various  eligible 
points  fed  from  the  City,  Kmigra- 
tion  and  Parleys  creeks  in  phe- 
nomenal supply,  from  whirl)  clear 
sparkling  water  free  from  injurious 
impurities  is  distributed  to  con- 
sumers in  all  parts  of  the  city 
through  eighty-five  miles  of  water 
mains.  In  addition  to  these  sources 
of  supply  artesian  wells  have  been 
or  will  be  sunk  in  the  near  future, 
flowing  both  salt  and  sulphur  water, 
thus  materially  adding  to  the  nat- 
ural water  power  that  will  be  avail- 
able for  various  uses. 


The  press  of  Salt  Lake  City- 
indicates  the  enterprise  and  char- 
acter of  the  inhabitants.  At  the 
present  date  there  are  four  papers 
issued  daily:  —  the  Tribune,  Repub- 
lican; Herald,  Democratic,  both 
morning  publications;  the  Times 
and  the  DeseretEvening\ews,  both 
afternoon  papers.  The  weeklies 
embrace  the  Utah  Frer  Press,  the 
Salt  Lake  .  /rftrr/VVrand  Western 
\\'ffkl\,  besides  bi-monthlies,  mon- 
thlies and  i|iiarterlies,  chief  among 
which  are  two  papers  published 
in  the  Swedish  language,  the  tir<;it 
Salt  l.akfr,  Juvenile  /natnifti'r, 
./.<.'''•  ll'i'itiiin'f  A.i/V/;- 
ll'i'unin'x  Journal, 
Ih,  .V,>,  ;,/r  ,;»<//'>./ 
mat  it'  Reporter.  /'errv'a  .\tiigazimf. 
7i////V/i.'.  '  <  (I,-////;  tiii  l,i  n  ,  Hotel 
Kf/ti<iter.  the  Sanitarium  /// 
,  <//  l\f«>t(/:\M\  the  .!</-'<<,  <iff. 
papeis  .ue  \\i-ll  i  ondui  leil  li\  edi! 
ho  rank  high  in  the  profession 
and  have  proved  pntent  far  tors  m 
the  promotion  of  the  bn- 
i  i.d  and  moral  mterests  of  the  i  itv 
uni'.er  the  wise  and  diseriminating 
mriuem  e  even  ised  by  lUron 
and  William  llvdf  of  the 
//,/,!///.  Judge  -.Iwm  and 

Mr.  Nelson  of  the   I  iihnn,-.  (.'  .   \\  . 
I'enrose  and    Mi.    Ni<  hoNon  ol  the 
.    Mr.    Iffl  of   the    />»,..   and 
other-.       The      lointh     estate    h.is 
!  to  .1   position  IH  M  i  |ii<- 
vioiis|\   .n  <  oided  journalists  in  the 


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territory,  and  has  given  an  additional  and  irresistible  impulse 
to  progress  and  development  never  before  attempted. 


El^mosypary  Institutions    ar>d    J-lospitals. 

Charities  are  administered  with  a  liberal  hand  in  Salt  Lake 
City,  and  besides  the  private  beneficial  organizations  sustained 
by  donations  from  church  societies  and  private  individuals, 
the  city  contains  three  hospitals,  St.  Mark's,  Deseret  and  The 
Hospital  of  the  HolyCross.all  supported  by  public  contributions. 
The  Industrial  Christian  Home,  recently  opened  under  the 
auspices  of  the  Women's  Industrial  Christian  Home  Associa- 
tion of  Utah,  is  one  of  the  latest  acquisitions.  It  was  organized 
under  the  provisions  of  an  act  of  Congress,  and  is  designed  to 
assist  women  and  their  children  of  tender  age,  who  feel  them- 
selves'vvronged'and 'oppressed  by  polygamy.  A  magnificent 


handled  during  the  year.  The  gross  receipts  for  the  same 
period  were  $126,299.23.  The  force  employed  consists  of  18 
carriers  in  addition  to  the  postmaster  and  his  assistants. 
Xinety-two  letter  boxes  are  distributed  about  the  city;  mail  is 
delivered  in  the  business  district  four  times  and  collected  six 
times  per  diem,  and  the  service  is  efficient  and  prompt. 


5t?e  public;  Buildir?$s. 

The  public  buildings  of  Salt  Lake  City  are  many  of  them 
noted  for  the  beauty  and  elegance  of  their  architectural  designs 
and  proportions,  as  also  for  the  high  order  of  merit  which  has 
characterized  their  construction  and  equipment.  In  addition  to 
the  churches,  hotels,  exposition  building,  etc.,  brief  mention  of 
which  has  been  made,  there  are  the  Temple,  the  Gardo  House, 
the  W.  S.  McCormick  Bank  building,  the  Dooley  postoffice 


WOMEN'S  INDUSTRIAL  CHRISTIAN  HOME. 


building  has  been  erected,  and  besides  affording  a  pleasant 
home,  provides  instruction  in  various  branches  of  self-support- 
ing industry  to  those  who  avail  themselves  of  the  association's 
hospitalities. 

The  secret  societies  consist  of  Masons,  Odd  Fellows, 
Knights  of  Pithias,  Elks,  Ancient  Order  of  United  Workingmen, 
Foresters,  Grand  Army  of  the  Republic,  railroad  aid  associ- 
ations and  labor  and  building  societies.  Each  controls  a  roster 
of  membership  exceptionally  large,  and  the  greatest  good  to 
the  greatest  number  is  the  purpose  kept  steadily  in  view. 


post-Office. 

The  post-office  is  located  in  the  Dooley  building,  and  the 
amount  of  business  transacted  for  the  year  last  past  indicated 
a  very  considerable  increase  over  that  of  1890.  In  1891  there 
were  $284,070.62  in  money  orders  issued  and  $850,66:123  paid; 
39,400  registered  letters  received  and  19,000  dispatched,  19,200 
pieces  of  mail  matter  in  transit,  or  a  total  of  103,400  pieces 


block,  the  City  Hall  and  County  Court  House,  now  in  progress 
of  erection,  and  a  large  number  of  private  residences.  The 
McCormick  Bank  building  is  constructed  of  dressed  Kyune 
stone,  and  the  Dooley  block  of  red  sandstone  quarried  in  the 
vicinity  of  the  city.  The  city  and  county  building  in  Wash- 
ington Square,  when  completed,"will  be  one  of  the  most  elab- 
orate 7structures  in  the  West.  The  style  of  architecture  is 
Romanesque.  Its  dimensions  will  be  272x156  feet  and  four 
stories  high.  The  four  corner  pavilions  will  each  be  120  feet 
in  height,  while  that  of  the  center  tower  will  be  250  feet.  The  lat- 
ter will  be  surmounted  by  a  figure  representing  Columbia,  the 
corner  pavilions  being  decorated  with  figures  representing 
Liberty,  Justice,  etc.  Kyune  stone  and  brick  compose  the 
materials  of  which  it  will  be  built,  and  the  cost  of  same  will 
approximate  half  a  million  of  dollars.  The  Ontario  hotel  is 
to  be  completed  during  the  current  year.  The  foundations 
are  laid  and  work  upon  the  superstructure  will  soon  be 
renewed.  Its  estimated  cost  is  quoted  at  one  million  of  dol- 
lars, and  when  ready  for  occupation,  it  will  excel  in  architec- 


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tural  attractions  the-  famous  Palace  hotel  of  San  Francisco. 
Edifices  that  an  expected  to  materialize  in  a  short  time 
include  the  Capitol  building,  to  cost  three  millions,  the  Keeley 
Institute,  the  Saltair  Company's  hotel  at  'Jarhcld  Beach,  a 
large  number  of  public  buildings  and  private  homes,  together 
with  manufacturing  and  other  establishments,  involving  the 
expenditure  of  million*  of  money  and  still  further  increasing 
the  advancement  of  a  city  that  is  already  in  the  van  of 
improvement. 


Public 

Salt  Lake  City  is  well  supplied  with  public  parks,  complete 
in  all  their  attractions  and  upon  which  improvements  are  con- 
stantly being  made.  These  include  Tenth  Ward  Square, 
Washington  Square,  Pioneer  Square,  1'niversity  Square  and 


HON.  F.  8.  HICHAKDS'    KK.HIDK.Ni  I 

Liberty  Park.    The  latter,  i  onsisting   of  a    tract  of   110 
handsomely   landscaped   and  tilted  up  with  an  abundance  of 
improvements  that  delight  the  eve  and  augment  the  value  of 
the  resort  itself. 


Schools. 

The  basis  of  the  educational  system  of  Salt   Lake  City  is 

the    pubhi    si  hools,   graded   from    primary  to  high   school,  in 

which   promotion   from  the  sulmrdinate  to  the  superior  depart- 

ments   is   dependent    upon    the    pioin  lenry  of  the  candidate. 

I'p  to  a  re<  i-nt  date  then-   wire  twenty-two  district  schools   in 

the  i  ity.  e.n  h   under  separate  management;  latterly,  ho 

they    have    been    plac  ed    under    the  jurisdn  lion   of   a   Board  of 

I'.ilin  ation  i  omposed  nt.iiivc  cm/ens.  wlio  ailmmister 

the  trust   with   a   lidebt\    tMirn  of  deleiinin.ition  to  make  them 

institutions  in  fai  t  as  well  .1^  m  name.     Notwithstanding  diffi- 

i  ulties  em  ountered  new  biiililings  w  en  •  nbt.nni-d.  and  the  re  MI  Its 

thus  far  attained  have  Ix-cn  gratifying  ill   the   '  -•.     A» 

si.  tied,   :  "t   instriii  lion  is  that  taught  in  cities 

hiHils  II.M-  •  -blished,   with   the  routine 

of   whi<  h   all  arc  familiar.      A  high  s<  hool  dcp.irtnicnl  has  .dsn 

•i.iiigur.ilc'l.  whi<  h  is  on  a  par  with  •  .i-li  inn  .il 

institute  in   the  iountr\.      Il    i-    provided    with   .1   i  orps  of  fixe 

lipped    with    all   mic--ai\    apparatus,  in 

addition  to  a  complete  and  well  sele<  ted   library.     The  course 


occupies  three  years,  and  the  enrollment  is  upward  of  one 
hundred  students.  In  the  schools  proper  there  are  p.ti  teach- 
ers employed,  with  a  total  enrollment  of  about  7,100  pupils  and 
a  daily  a\crage  attendance  of  say  5,000.  The  annual  cost  of 
maintaining  the  schools  is  about  $150,000,  including  salaries, 
supplies,  etc.  Arrangements  are  now  in  pro- 1  ess  f,,r  the 
enlargement  of  facilities  in  this  department  of  public  endcaxot . 
and  the  sum  of  $600,000,  appropriated  for  the  purpose,  will  be 
expended  before  the  dawn  of  another  year. 

The    denominational  schools    embrace    the    1'niversity    of 
I  )eseret   incorporated    in    ISM*  and  accessible  to  matriculants 
of  both  sexes  over  fourteen   \earsof   age.     The  course  is  com- 
prehensive and   thorough,    and  the   different  departments  are 
well    equipped    with  apparatus  for    illustration  and    practical 
work.     A  department  of  mining  has  recently  been  added  and  it 
also  contains  a  school  for  deaf   mutes,  a    library  of  more  than 
ten  thousand  volumes,  an  art  gallery  and  other  auxili- 
aries of  substantial  and  invaluable  merit.   All  Hallows 
college  founded   in  l*xi  is  supported  by  the  Catholics 
and  has  alreaiK  attained  to  prominence  not   mote  -m 
prising     than    deserved.  The    course    includes    three 
departments,      preparatory,      commercial      and 
legiate.  and  an   efficient    corps  of  sixteen   teachers   is 
employed.     St.    Mary's   Academy    for  girls,    to   which 
l>o\s  between  the  ages  of  six  and  eight    are  likewise 
admitted,  is  also  under  the  control  of  the  Catholic  de- 
nomination.    It  was  opened  in  Is7(>and  has  been  pios 
pered    abundantly.      Twenty    teachers  are    employed 
.ind   spei  ial    attention    is   devoted  to  music,  the    arts, 
and    languages.      A   course   of    book-keeping,   short- 
hand   and   stenogiaplu    has  been   introduced  into  the 
curriculum  and    gymnastics  and   calisthenics,  are  im- 
portant   features     of    the    institution.       St.     Josephs' 
school    for  boys   is  a    valuable  adjunct    to  the  course 
nl    education    likewise    maintained    by    the    Catholics. 
Salt  Lake  Academy   dirci  ted   by  the  Congrcgational- 
ists     was    established    in    1*7*,     the     purpose     of     the 
trustees  being    to  found  an  academy  after  the  plan  of 
New    Kngland  high  schools.     It    is   supported  by  Con- 
gregational   churches    all    over    the    country    and    is 
free     to     all    pupils     for    a     nominal     consideration. 
The  usual    bram  lies    are    taught    here   and  a   course  of  man- 
ual     training     has     been     recently     introduced.      Salt     Lake 
Seminary      represents      the      educational       inteiests     of     the 
Methodist      church.       It     was     established    in     ls'7n     and     its 
career     lias     sin,  e     shown    a    steady    growth.     The    ionises. 
five      in      number,     are:      College      prepar.itmx.      scientific, 
academic,  commercial  and   normal,   together   with    grammar 
and  ordinary  grades.     It   is    designed  at  an  early  day  to  add  a 
department  of  stenography.    Collegiate  Institute,  controlled  by 
tin    Ptcshx  Iciian  i  him  h.  -uppK  s  four  i  ouisi-s,  vj/:      AI  ademii  . 
grammar,  intermediate  and   primary,  and   no  pains  have  been 
spared    to    maintain  a  high  reputation    for  wholesome    moral 
training,  good  discipline  and  thorough    work.      Among  those 
remaining  an-  St.  Mark  ss,  hool  for  boys.  St.  Mark's  school  for 
girls   and    Rowland   Hall,   a  hoarding  s,  hool  for  gnK.  a! 
trolled   b\  the    1  pi-,  opal   faith,  together    w  ith  i  oinnien  ial  i  ol 
leges,  kmdergatten  si  hools.  manual  training   s,  hools.  et- 
affording    unsurpassed  opportunities  for  the  acquisition  of  an 
education  in    Salt    Lai  I  he    iit\  is  also  supplied  with 

libraries,  there  being   in    addition    to  those  i  ited.  a  i  in  ulatinj; 
hhi.iM   managed   b\  the    M.ISOIIH    older,  (hat  of    the   Odd 
lows,  the  1  irem.in  s  I  ihrar\.  Salt    l.aki    In-    libraiv.  tin 

.netsitv  I  ibr.iM.  law    Libr.it>    and  a  number  of  under 
takings  nf    a    similar   <  liar.u  tei    under    the   dim  lion  of    lo<  a  I 

organizati" 


In  addition  to  the  Mormon  Temple  and  the  twenty-two 
ward  churches  of  that  sect,  nearly  every  religious  denomination 
is  represented,  and  many  are  provided  with  houses  of  worship. 
These  include  St.  Mark's  and  St.  Paul,  Episcopal,  both  of  which 
are  fine  structures,  the  same  society  conducting  services  in  St. 
Peter's  church,  near  Warm  Springs;  three  Methodist-Episco- 
pal churches;  the  First  Presbyterian  and  Westminster  Presby- 
terian churches,  the  First  Baptist,  the  Swedish  Lutheran 
church,  the  Scandinavian  church,  the  First  Congregational 
church,  the  African  M.  E.  church,  the  Christian  church,  the 
Catholic  cathedral  and  the  Josephites,  a  congregation  reorgan- 
ized by  members  of  the  Mormon  faith.  The  Hebrew  society 
possesses  a  large  congregation,  for  the  accommodation  of 
which,  a  fine  synagogue  is  nearing  completion,  and  the  Y.  M. 
C.'A.  and  Salvation  Army  each  control  a  numerous  following 
engaged  in  effective  work. 


Annually  is  Salt  Lake  City  attaining  to  more  conspicuous 
importance  as  a  financial  center.  Its  location,  the  site  of  the 
city  as  an  industrial  and  commercial  emporium,  the  facilities 
afforded  by  the  banks  for  business  transactions,  the  ready  aid 
furnished  by  them  in  times  of  extraordinary  demand  and  other 
causes  conspire  to  make  the  city  all  that  is  claimed  for  it  in 
this  connection.  The  total  banking  capital  is,  in  round  num- 
bers, $3,500,000.00,  with  a  total  surplus  of  $640,000,  and  undi- 
vided profits  aggregating  $187,000.  The  city  has  the  American 
National,  Deseret  National,  Commercial  National,  Bank  of 
Commerce,  Deseret  Savings,  National  Bank  Republic,  State 
Bank  of  Utah,  Union  National,  Utah  Commercial  and  Savings, 
Utah  National,  Utah  Title  Insurance  and  Trust  Company, 
/ion  Savings  and  Trust  Company,  Wells,  Fargo  &  Co.,  Mc- 
Cormick  &  Co.,  T.  L.  Jones  &  Co.,  and  Cyrus  L.  Hawley, 
besides  other  institutions  which  enjoy  an  enviable  reputation 


This  historic  structure,  so  intimately  asso- 
ciated with  the  earliest  settlement  and  subse- 
quent history  of  Utah,  is  rapidly  approaching 
completion,  the  ceremonies  of  laying  the  cap- 
stone having  been  arranged  for  April  6,  IS'.CJ, 
just  thirty-nine  years  from  the  date  of  the 
equally  impressive  ceremony  of  laying  the 
corner  stone.  The  temple  is  built  entirely  of 
granite  obtained  in  the  quarries  of  Little 
Cottonwood  canon,  the  interior  being  finished 
according  to  ornate  designs.  The  top  floor  is  set 
apart  for  thij  purpose  of  an  assembly  room  with 
a  rapacity  of  seating  an  audience  of  about  one 
thousand.  The  three  floors  remaining  are  di- 
vided into  rooms  of  varying  sizes.  Five  of 
the  towers  will  be  surmounted  by  spires,  while 
the  sixth,  the  central  eastern  tower,  will  be. 
crowned  with  a  bronze  figure  of  the  angel 
Gabriel,  the  east  and  west  central  tower  spires 
with  small  horizontal  figures  of  angels.  The 
building  will  be  perfectly  heated  and  venti- 
lated, lighted  by  electricity  and  supplied  with 
elevators  and  all  modern  conveniences.  When 
completed  the  structure  will  represent  an  outlay  approximating 
thtvr  million  five  hundred  thousand  dollars. 


Paolo  by  Shipler. 


private 

The  superb  climate  and  advantages  of  soil  and  produc- 
tions render  Salt  Lake  City  one  of  the  most  delightful  points 
for  residence  purposes  to  be  found  in  the  West,  a  fact  con- 
clusively  demonstrated  by  the  number  and  elegance  of  the 
private  residences  distributed  throughout  the  city.  No  special 
style  of  architecture  has  been  observed  in  their  erection  and 
•  ii •!•( nation,  nor  has  any  special  portion  of  the  city  been  appro- 
priated to  their  occupation.  But  the  streets  are  at  intervals 
lined  with  handsome  homes,  situated  in  the  midst  of  lawns, 
surrounded  by  the  foliage  of  trees,  the  air  redolent  with  the 
perfume  of  the  choicest  exotics  and  with  many  other  attrac- 
tions that  speak  of  the  taste  and  refinement,  as  also  of  the 
wealth  and  enterprise  of  residents.  The  conformation  of  the 
territory  upon  which  the  city  has  been  built  is  peculiarly 
adapted  to  the  location  of  residences  which  rise  one  above 
the  other  upon  terraces,  thus  furnishing  an  unobstructed  view 
to  occupants. 


MB.  W.  S.  MoCOKMlCK'S  RESIDENCE. 

in  the  monetary  world.  They  are  members  of  the  clearing 
house,  and  several  of  the  banks  are  equipped  with  safety 
deposit  vaults. 

<?a/np  Dowflaj. 

To  the  east,  a  distance  of  about  three  miles,  and  overlook- 
ing the  capital  city  of  Utah,  (soon  to  be  a  state)  is  Camp  Doug- 
las, the  representative  of  the  United  States  in  the  west.  Situated 
in  the  midst  of  fields  and  orchards,  Camp  Douglas,  wiht  its 
orderly  and  soldierly  arrangements,  is  of  itself  an  attraction. 
Trains  and  street  cars  run  frequently  between  the  city  and  the 
post,  and  a  birds-eye  view  of  the  former  from  the  latter  is 
almost  unequaled.  The  quarters  are  built  of  red  sandstone, 
quarried  in  Red  Butte  Canon,  near  by,  and  the  grounds  are 
planted  with  trees,  vines,  etc.,  giving  to  the  scene  an  appear- 
ance both  beautiful  and  picturesquely  rural.  Efforts  are  being 
made  to  secure  an  appropriation  from  congress  for  the  purpose 
of  beautifying  that  portion  of  the  reservation  lying  between  the 
fort  proper,  and  the  city.  If  such  action  is  favorably  deter, 
mined  upon,  a  park  of  1,000  acres  will  he  laid  out,  one  of  the 
most  beautiful  in  the  United  States,  and  commanding  a  view 
which  for  grandeur  cannot  be  excelled  at  home  or  abroad. 


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/I\oui)taio   ar>d 


Side    resorts. 


The  city  and  vicinityjis  unsurpassed  as  a  health  resort,  and 
a  rich  field  is  furnished  for  the  seeker  after  pleasure  in  the 
abundance  of  mountain  and  bathing  places  easily  accessible. 
Among  the  former  are  City  Creek  Canon,  seven  miles  above 
the  city;  Ensign  Peak,  directly  to  the  rear  of  the  city,  from  the 
summit  of  which  an  unobstructed  view  of  Salt  Lake  City  and 
the  surrounding  country  for  miles  in  every  direction  can  be 
obtained;  Emigration  and  Parley's  Canons,  lately  coming  into 
prominence,  the  resort  at  the  head  of  Big  Cottonwood,  8,000 
feet  above  the  level  of  the  sea;  American  Fork  Canon,  which 
opens  into  Utah  Valley,  and  a  number  of  others  equally  attrac- 
tive and  efficacious  from  a  sanitary  standpoint.  (iartield 
Beach,  eighteen  miles  west  of  the  city  on  the  shores  of  the 
Great  Salt  Lake,  is  reached  by  the  Union  Pacific  railroad,  and 
is  becoming  one  of  the  most  noted  bathing  resorts  in  the 
world.  The  improvements  consist  of  a  hotel,  bathing  houses, 
a  dancing  pavilion,  restaurants  and  private  club  houses. 
During  the  season  a  grand  concert  is  given  every  afternoon  in 


|'l   .,'.,   I.',    |U|   ..   r 

OAKKIKLI)  HKACH  "N  THK  (iKKVT  8AI.T  LAKK 

the  pavilion,  a  sacred  concert  Sunday  evening  and  a  reception 
and  ball  Tuesday,  Thursday  and  Saturday  evenings.  Beck's 
Hot  Springs,  three  miles  from  the  center  of  the  city  in  a 
northerly  direction,  accessible  by  electric  and  railway  cars,  is 
admitted  to  be  one  of  the  finest  bathing  resorts  in  Utah,  pos- 
sessing all  necessary  accommodations  for  the  convenience  of 
patrons,  im  hiding  hotels,  private  baths,  swimming  pools  for 
gentlemen  and  ladies,  and  other  equipments  comprehi 
and  elegant.  The  new  Kcclcy  Institute  is  to  be  built  at  the 
Springs,  and  plans  for  a  large  hotel  .in  no»  under  i  onsidera- 
tinn.  White  Sulphur  Springs  are  situated  one  mile  from  the 
Temple  and  ran  be  reached  by  street  cars.  It  has  ten  private 
plunges  for  ladies  and  gentlemen.  The  springs  flow  in  a 
sirring  stream  from  beneath  a  perpendicular  rock  and  have  a 
temperature  of  \'&  degrees  r  ahrenheit.  Bathing  at  White 
Sulphur  has  been  found  to  he  benefit  tal  to  vie  tuns  of  <  atarrh. 
rheumatism  and  other  diseases.  The  diversity  ami  excellence 
of  the  resorts  and  baths  in  and  about  Salt  Lake  City,  in  short, 
beggar  description.  Their  real  value  to  the  city  can  not  be 
iicd  as  sources  of  attraction  to  strangers,  of  benefit  to 
invalids  and  of  wealth  to  those  by  whom  they  arc  owned  and 
operated.  The  resorts  about  Salt  Lake  City  will  annually  be- 
come more  and  more  valuable. 


fHotels  arjd   places  of   /Imujemept. 

The  lintels  and  places  of  amusement  of  Salt  Lake  City  are 
well  known  and  popular  because  of  their  absolute  merit. 
Many  of  the  former,  in  respect  to  their  accommodations, 
appointments,  luxurious  furnishings,  adequate  conveniences 
i  ui.fint-  and  service  are  not  surpassed  by  any  of  a  similar  char- 
acter in  cities  of  more  indentions  and  greater  opportunities. 
To  use  :i  well-worn  aphorism  the  hoteN  arc  well  kept,  and  add 
to  the  reputation  and  attractions  of  the  city  as  elegant  homes 
for  tourists  and  travelers.  Among  these  are  the  Knutsford, 
one  of  the  most  magnificent  in  all  respects  west  of  New  York 
or  Chicago,  completed  and  opened  last  spring,  at  the  corner 
of  State  and  Third  South  streets;  Continental,  corner  of 
I'emple  and  Kirst  South;  Cullen,  on  West  Second  South 
near  Main;  Templeton,  corner  of  Main  and  Brigham;  Metro- 
politan, West  Temple  and  Third  South;  Walker  House,  Main 
street;  Union  Pacific,  near  I'nion  Pacific  Depot:  C.'lift  House, 
Main  and  Third  South;  St.  Klmo,  third  South  and  Main, 
and  many  others.  To  these  should  be  added  a  number  of 
European  hotels  and  elegant  boarding  houses  all  of  which  are 
handsomely  maintained. 

Salt  Lake  City  has  been  declared  to  be  one  of  the  most 
desirable  amusement  centers  between  the  Missouri  and  the 
Pacific,  in  some  respects  rivaling  Omaha  and  San  Kran- 
ciseo.  As  a  consequence,  this  city  is  continually  entertained  by 
musical,  operatic  or  dramatic  combinations  of  the  superior 
order,  an  eloquent  and  conclusive  acknowledgment  of  the 
taste  and  refinement  of  the  citi/etis.  At  present,  accommo- 
dations are  not  sufficient  in  volume  to  meet  the  requirements 
of  OCCMions,  bill  their  absence  will  be  supplied  in  improve- 
ments now  in  progress  and  within  a  Comparatively  brief  peiiod, 
temples  devoted  to  the  displav  s  of  histiionic  and  lyric  art  will 
be  among  the  most  splendidly  designed  and  magnificently 
appointed  and  decorated  of  any  in  the  land.  Salt 
Lake  Theater,  eie<  ted  by  the  late  Brigham  Young 

about      l-i'.'.i  7"      i-     .1     nodious      structure,    conveniently 

arranged  and  rich  and  attractive  in  make-up  and  appe.uam  c. 
It's  the  resort  of  a  most  aristocratic  patronage  and  has  a  M-.U 
ing  capaeitv  of  I. sou  and  upward;  Wonderland,  a  unique  and 
original  medley  of  light  acts.  etc..  the  Dc~cicl  Museum  having 
mi  exhibitnn  a  tine  c  ollec  tion  of  minerals,  ores  and  fossils  tic. in 
I 'lah.  stuffed  birds  and  animals,  native  and  foreign,  curiosities 
and  curios,  relics  of  the  early  occupation  of  t'tah.  ci 
with  other  resorts  highly  reputable  and  much  in  favor.  At  the 
•i.ic  le.  music  ales  are  given  at  brief  intervals.  The  organ, 
which  erijovs  a  national  reputation,  and  a  chorus  ot  from  :'im 
to  ."IK i  Miues.iie  paitiiiilai  objei  ts  of  admiration. 


U/tjolejale  ar>d  Jobblr><}  Jrade. 

The  wholesale  and  jobbing  trade  of  Salt  Lake  City  is  yet  in 
its  infancy.  In  ice  ent  years  .1  tapid  ad\  am  c  has  been  made 
in  both  dirce  nuns,  anil  to  el.iv  the  demands  levied  upon  mer- 
chants and  jobbers  ate  only  equalled  1>\  their  capac  it\  to  supply- 
Sonic  c  I. inn,  even  now,  that  the  largest  jobbing  trade  between 
Denver  .end  San  r  i.mc  isc  o  is  clone  at  Sail  lake  I  Uv.  w  hem  c 
dealers  and  consumers  in  Southern  Idaho.  Northern  A 
I  tab.  Ncv.nl.i.  \Y\niinng.  Northern  Colorado,  Montana  and 
point-,  more  lemote  obtain  their  sloe  Us  .met  supplies.  The 
biisinc •"  in  \~\i\  •  .1  that  of  the  M'. n  pie  v  mns  by  about 

ntnctv  live  pei  c  i  nt.  and  amounted  in  v  allies  to  figures  approx- 
imating two  millions  of  dollars. 

Ihi  rettil  ttOltl  "I  the  MM  me  hide  every  line  of  c  ommi  r 
cial  business,  and  many  of  them  in  sue.  architecturally,  cap.u  itv 
for  the  <  ai-  :.i.  k.  c •qiiipim  lit-,  c  onveniene  cs  and  qual 

ity  of  wares,  merit  the  encomiums  passed  upon  them  as  being 


of  a  superior  character.  They  enjoy  a  large  trade,  employ  a 
correspondingly  large  force  and  are  operated  by  those  for 
whose  convenience  and  patronage  they  were  established. 

The  Stock  Exchange  organized  in  1890,  for  the  purpose  of 
affording  opportunities  for  the  sale  of  mining  and  other  stocks 
is  in  the  enjoyment  of  a  prosperous  career.  The  sales 
for  1891,  aggregated  4,083,415  shares  of  a  cash  value  of 
nearly  one  million  dollars.  The  same  may  be  said  of  the 
Chamber  of  Commerce  established  in  April  18S7. 


/T\arjufac,turii7$. 

Manufacturing  industries  we,re established,  though  to  a  limit- 
ed extent,  in  Salt  Lake  City  at  an  early  day.  With  the  progress 
of  years  this  branch  of  the  public  service  was  annually  ren- 
dered more  important  and  self-sustaining,  until  now  it  has 


hosiery,  artificial  ice,  dairy  products,  rough  and  smoothed  lum- 
ber, leather,  lime  and  cement,  lead  pipe,  patent  medicines, 
wrapping  paper,  paper  bags,  boxes  and  mailing  tubes,  pre- 
serves and  pickles,  rope,  rubber  stamps,  table  and  fancy  salts, 
beet  sugar,  ales  and  beer,  soda  and  mineral  waters,  show  rases, 
galvanized  iron  and  copper  cornices,  glass,  hats  and  caps,  iron 
and  asphaltum,  paints,  soap,  shoe  polish,  tin-ware,  trunks  and 
traveling  bags,  vinegar,  wash-boards,  whips,  wood  carving,  yeast 
powder  and  washing  soda,  land  plaster  and  plaster  paris,  hats 
and  straw  goods,  crockery,  matches,  nails,  cutlery,  pumps  and 
one  silk  factory.  Most  of  these  are  operated  upon  a  small 
scale,  and  though  prosperous,  are  in  need  of  additional  capital, 
thus  offering  inducements  for  men  of  wealth  and  enterprise  to 
locate  and  make  investments  with  assurances  of  almost  immedi- 
ate and  substantial  returns.  There  is  also  a  field  here  for 
skilled  labor  and  as  the  compensation  is  liberal,  while  rents  and 
the  cost  of  living  are  comparatively  low,  there  can  be  no  ques- 


1'hoto  by  Bhipler. 

become  one  of  the  most  potent,  if  not  indeed  the  most  valuable 
of  the  ventures  undertaken.  The  city's  position,  together  with 
the  fostering  care  of  enterprising  business  men,  have  brought 
about  such  results,  and  the  consensus  of  opinion  is  that  within  a 
comparatively  brief  period,  Salt  Lake  City  will  take  position  of 
one  of  the  most  prosperous  centers  in  the  West.  Statistics  of  a 
recent  date  are  not  available,  but  according  to  the  reports  of 
R.Ci.  Dunn  &  Co.  for  1890,  the  capital  invested  that  year  in  busi- 
ness, exclusive  of  banking,  real  estate  and  buildings,  approxi- 
mated $10,1  KM  1,00(1,  of  which,  a  by  no  means  inconsiderable 
proportion  was  employed  for  manufacturing  purposes,  giving 
employment  to  an  army  of  skilled  workmen,  to  whom  thousands 
of  dollars  were  paid  in  wages,  and  producing  an  annual  output 
approximating  millions  of  dollars  in  value.  These  embrace 
every  conceivable  variety  of  productions  which  are  distributed 
over  the  neighboring  states  and  territories  to  the  enrichment  of 
both  the  factor  and  the  consumer.  Among  the  products  for 
which  Salt  Lake  City  is  specially  noted,  are  boots  and  shoes, 
burned  and  pressed  brick,  carriages  and  wagons,  carpets, 
cigars,  burial  cases,  wire  fences,  harness,  sadlery  and  collars, 


MR.   HENRY  SADLER'S  RESIDENCE. 

tion  that  the  accession  of  this  class  of  artisans  will  be  attended 
with  profit  to  themselves,  as  also  to  the  interests  of  the  city  and 
country. 


Jraosportatior) 

No  single  agency  has  contributed  more  powerfully  to  the 
building  up  of  Salt  Lake  City  than  the  very  complete  and 
desirable  transportation  facilities  at  hand.  Not  only  have 
they  accomplished  much  in  the  behalf  mentioned,  but  for  the 
future,  in  that  they  afford  unequalled  opportunities  for  expan- 
sion, for  constant  accessions  to  the  population,  improvements 
in  the  city  and  correspondingly  low  rents,  invitations  for  the 
location  of  industries,  mercantile  undertakings,  residents,  etc. 
as  persuasive  as  they  are  necessary.  The  city  is  connected 
with  all  parts  of  the  United  States  by  lines  of  railway  that 
stretch  out  in  every  direction.  New  York  and  the  East  as  also 
San  Francisco  and  points  on  the  Pacific  coast  are  reached  via 
the  Union  Pacific,  Southern  Pacific,  Utah  Central  and  Rio 
Grande  Western  systems,  while  the  Utah  &  Northern  and 


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<-  V  ?',£/., l-^' 


.11  Short  Line  roads  furnish  expeditious  communication 
with  Oregon,  Washington.  Idaho  and  Montana.  llc-idcs  these 
tin-  Burlington  and  Missouri.  Chicago  and  Northwestern,  Mil- 
waukee and  St.  1'aul,  Rock  Island  and  1'acitic,  Chicago  and  Al- 

•.  :rhi>on,  Topeka  ami  Santa  Fe  are  extending  their  m 
fields  of  operation  thitherward  with  the  Iea-t   possible  delay, 
tranches  of  the  roads  centering  in  Salt  Lake  have  been  con- 


I'riniii  1.)  Shiplcr.       KisiuicNctH  or  OUT.  A.  L.  THOJUX  AMU  MB.  <'L  IWM  ». 

structed  to  Tintir.  one  of  the  most  prominent  mining  towns  m 
rritory;  the  Utah  and  Nevada  has  been  extended  to  (iar- 
tielil  I'.eai-h  and  Tooelc.  with  a  supplemental  line  known  as  the 
l.ilin  1'ark  I  ilv  branch  running  to  the  1'ark  Citv  mining 
di-tili  t.  Little  I  ottonwood  canon  and  the  mines  at  Cingham 
i.mvon  have  been  made  tributary  to  the  city  by  the  Km 
(irande  Western,  and  cither  points  contiguous  and  remote  will 
be  drawn  nearer  to  Salt  Lake  ("itv  in  the  near  future.  Among 
the  prnspei  ts  determined  upon  is  a  road  to 
the  1  '•  -  (ountiv.  one  of  the  rii  liest 

mineral  distric  Is  in  the  world;  the  I'tah.  Ne 
vada  and  California  to  run  from  I'rovo  through 
the  rich  southern  country  to  the  borders  of 
I  tali;  a  road  is  also  to  be  built  from  I'rovo  to 
1'ark  (itv  M.I  I'rovo  canon,  connecting  with 
lines  for  the  cii  •  from  the  citv  lo  Sol 

laire  Beach  on  the  Great  Salt  Lake.    Tin 

Salt  Lake  and  Hot  Springs  road,  in 
i  (instruction,  has  been  completed  to  (  i  ntcrvillc 
and  i-    now   in  operation  to  that  point.      In   !-''! 
the  avcra.  I    in  the  tt.iltii    of  the  roads 

running  into  Salt  Lake  (itv   was  about   twentv 
pi-i  < 

In  the  month  of  April.  l»'.«i.  the  (  ilv  granted 
(or  thc<  (instruction    of   two   lines  of 
'..    In-    opci.itcd    bv   elei  Iru  itv. 
Siri(  e   then  tiflv   miles  ol  track  hav  i •  bi  en  i  inn 
plelcd.  and  tw.  I  with  <  .11 

r.piipiiieiit,  of  tin  mo-t  m. «lt  in  and  liiMirious 
-upplv  a  serin e  not  surpassed  l>\  thai 
of  an\  i  it\  in  the  Uinti  d  xt.iies  "I  he  .it\  .  ont.nii 
one  hundred  miles  of  street  railway,  radiating  in  all 
lions  and  furm-hcd  the  \erv  higl  .if  l.i.  ilit 

rapid  transit.     It  might  h.  •  •)  that  the  Mibje.  t  of  infra- 

mural  transport. ilion  h.is  IM-I-II  ttidclv  disi  iissril   bv  .  apitahsts 
and  i  Hi/ens  of  Sail  Lake  (  ilv.  and  every  determination  is  mam 

to  meet  all  |Mis-ihle  requirements  of  an  cxpcdilin' 
thorough  s(  rv  H  e.     Additions  will  IK-  made  to  that  at  present  in 
use,  and  improvements  Mill  IK-  inlrodui  id  as  rapidly  as  needed. 


Uijior)  Stock    Yards. 

The  Union  Stock  Yards  C  omp.inv  was  organised  n  October, 
1890,  the  stock  being  subscribed  for  by  leading  capitalists  and 
<  iti/ens  of  Salt  Lake  City,  ( Imaha  and  other  western  points. 
A  tract  of  land  containing  being  a  portion  of  what 

is  known  as  the  old  Cooper  farm,  was  purchased  and  prepara- 
tions entered  upon  for  improving  the  same. 
For  some  months  subsequent,  however,  a  com- 
bination of  cause-  prevented  the  inauguration 
of  .u  live  operation,  finally,  it  was  decided  to 
issue  bonds  to  the  extent  of  jCid.lnKI,  to  run  live 
\ears  with  six  per  cent,  interest,  with  the  pro- 
.  eeds  of  which,  work  could  be  comment  ed. 

This  was  accordingly  done,  and  OB  the  first  of 

last  January,  the  bonds  were  disposed  of  to  the 
Kansas   (itv    Stock  Yards  ( 'oinpany.     Up  to  a 

•  date  the  improvements  were  of  limited 
dimensions,  but   work   will  be   prosecuted   to  a 
siiecessful   finality   without   delay.     Tlio-c  con- 
templated embrace  an  exchange  building,  M.I 
bles    for  the  accMiimodation  of  stock,  railway 
tracks,  hay  and  feed  barns,  cattle  scales,  water- 
works, etc..  with   even    other   known    impmve 
ment  requisite  to  a   complete  and   -ati-f.u  liny 

•  .      In  addition  to  these,  the  handlci-  of 
dressed  meats  at  Salt  Lake  I  ity  and  elsewhere, 
have  made  proposals   to  the  stock  \ard»  .  "in 
pan\    for   the   building    upon    the    grounds    of 

extensive  plant-  for  the  slaughter  and  packing  of  cattle, 
sheep  and  hogs;  for  the  erection  of  tanneries  and  wool 
semiring  establishments,  and  for  the  manufacture  of  leather 
from  hides  and  skins  of  all  -oils  bv  chemical  process 
A  large  amount  of  capital  is  now  being  expended  in  the  pre- 
liminary work  and  the  sati-fai  ton  shape  in  which  the  project 
now  i-.  is  the  subject  of  enthusia-tic  congratulation.  The  v. mi- 
will  be  located  in  I  )av  is  county,  in  communication  with  point- 


MIIS    .11  NMM  N,   I 

.1  VM--I  bv   the  Km  (,r.mdi     \\e-tetn.the    Inioi.    I'.i.  itn  . 
.mil  Hot  Spring-  loads,  and  their   connecting 

lines. 


t  omp.inv   was    iiu  orporated 

•I.  with  a  .  apilal  ol  *.\IH»M««I.  for    the  purpose 
of   dev  eloping  natural  gas  dis<  overed  in  the  regions  north  and 


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west  of  Salt  Lake  City.  Preliminaries  having  been  considered 
for  the  lease  of  what  is  known  as  the  "Great  Basin,"  an  area 
of  12,000  acres,  including  the  portion  of  the  Great  Lake 
between  the  Antelope,  Oquirrh,  Farmington  and  Wasatch 
Faults.  Work  was  commenced  near  Farmington,  and  early  in 
December,  1891,  gas  was  tapped  at  a  depth  of  550  feet.  It 
burst  forth  with  such  volume  as  to  be  heard  for  over  a  mile 
distant,  and  becoming  ignited,  until  extinguished  through 
the  combined  labors  of  the  residents  of  the 
neighborhood,  burned  with  a  degree  of  fury 
indescribable.  Since  that  date  two  additional 
wells  have  been  sunk  with  successful  results, 
and  more  are  in  progress  of  construction. 
The  company  has  obtained  a  franchise  grant- 
ing it  the  right  of  way  to  construct  gas  mains 
through  the  streets  of  Salt  Lake  City  for  the 
purpose  of  supplying  gas  for  heat,  fuel  and 
motive  power.  The  future  of  natural  gas  in 
Salt  Lake  City  is  of  course  impossible  of  a  sat- 
isfactory solution  at  this  time.  Those  who  are 
versed  in  the  sciences,  however,  and  have  dr- 
voted  no  inconsiderable  investigation  to  this 
recent  outburst  of  nature.so  to  speak,  are  of  the 
opinion  that  wherever  it  can  be  made  availa- 
ble it  will  not  only  flow  for  an  indefinite 
period,  but  with  increasing  volume.  If  such 
conclusions  are  realized  this  interest  adds  one 
more  to  the  resources  of  Salt  Lake,  and  will 
resolve  the  city  into  one  of  the  greatest  be- 
tween the  oceans. 


to  857,965,668.  The  transfers  of  real  estate  for  the  year  repre- 
sented a  total  valuation  of  nearly  twenty  millions  of  dollars. 
In  the  matter  of  rents,  there  was  an  increasingly  steady 
demand  for  residences,  business  blocks,  manufactories  and 
manufacturing  sites  at  figures  that  assures  to  holders  and 
investors  a  splendid  interest  on  their  money.  The  country 
tributary  to  the  city  has  been  prospered  almost  beyond  prece- 
dent and  the  benefit  to  the  city  has  been  corresponding.  The 


Jl?e  puture. 

The  city  now  contains  a  population  of  nearly  sixty  thousand. 
Its  history  ha-,  not  been  altogether  free  from  vicissitudes,  nor 
fraught  with  experiences  altogether  sunny.  Yet  bright  memo- 
ries blossom  out  of  the  shadowy  past,  glorifying  and  beautifying 
its  dimness,  and  tinting  the  years  to  come  with  colors  of  never 
ending  fascination.  No  city  in  the  United  States  possesses 
greater  possibilities.  The  year  l*!ll  witnessed  an  improve- 
ment over  the  business  of  1*90.  The  total  transactions  of  the 
clearinghouse  aggregated  more  than  180,000,000.  The  volume  of 
business  in  commercial,  transportation,  manufacturing,  jobbing 
and  trade  lines  generally  was  gratifyingly  encouraging,  while 
the  assessed  valuation  of  property  advanced  from  854,353,000 


GABD  HOUSE,  SALT  LAKE  CITY. 

assets  of  the  city  amount  to  8104,396,198.82  with  liabilities 
aggregating  81,050,000,  borrowed  on  bonds  in  various  sums, 
dating  from  1888,  for  the  purpose  of  permanent  improvement 
and  for  which  two  per  cent,  per  annum  is  paid. 

The  future  of  Salt  Lake  City  is  no  longer  problematical. 
Taking  the  past  as  a  criterion,  the  conclusion  is  irresistible 
that  a  greater  growth  and  more  perfect  and  general  develop- 
ment is  coming.  What,  if  anything,  is  needed  to  promote 
their  speedy  arrival  is  capital.  To  those  who  contemplate 
a  change  of  base,  either  for  residence  or  business  pur- 
poses, the  city  offers  unsurpassed  inducements.  The  monied 
man  who  seeks  new  fields  of  enterprise  for  the  investment  of 
his  resources  will  be  welcomed,  and  the  householder,  the 
laborer,  the  student,  the  professional  man  and  the  artist  will 
be  greeted  with  a  hospitality  as  universal  as  it  is  sincere. 


REAL,    ESTATE. 


A  desert  region.  A  handful  of  religionists  seeking  11  new 
home.  An  oasis  in  the  "Great  American  Desert."  A  Trans- 
continental Railway.  An  attractive  stopping  place  for  tourists 

tn  investigate  a  peculiar  region  and  the  wonderful  (ireat 
Salt  Lake.  A  quiet  city  growing  slowly.  A  few  land  specu- 
atore  bringing  in  new  minify.  A  few  strangers  investigating 
HIH!  l>eginning  to  appreciate  the  wonderful  advantages  of  the 
land-locked  Empire,  and  the  combination  of  resources  and 
attractions  of  the  peculiar  city.  .1  xmtden  increase  in  land 
values.  A  great  awakening  among  home  people  and  a  great 
influx  of  live  men  from  the  surrounding  States  and  Territories. 
A  great  city  being  built  up  with  massive  buildings,  Klectric 
cars,  beautiful  homes,  new  railroads,  a  new  appreciation  of 
great  mineral  springs,  the  Great  Salt  Lake,  mountain  resorts 
and  the  advantages  of  the  city  as  a  sanitarium.  Splendid 
mineral  developments  in  regions  directly  tributary  to  the 
city.  Gradual  extension  of  commercial  relations,  (ireat 
stock  yards  and  packing  houses;  natural  gas-  supplying 
light  for  the  homes  and  fuel  for  hundreds  of  factories. 
Magnificent  hotels.  The  tourist  resort  of  the  West.  The 
most  prosperous  and  attractive  city  of  its  size  in  the  New 
World.  Such  is  the  story  of  Salt  Lake  City.  Its  real  estate  his- 
uni'iue  and  surprising.  The  few  transactions  in  early  days 
consisted  chiefly  in  trading  cows  or  horses  for  city  lots.  Any- 
body could  own  almost  a  farm  within  the  city  limit'*. 

In  1887  a  few  speculators  foreseeing  a  great  future  for  the 
city,  and  realizing  that  prices  were  ridiculously  low,  began  to 
invest  in  real  estate.  The  first  buyers  came  from  ( 'olorado 
and  Iowa. 

Many  came  to  investigate,  but  only  a  few  had   the  nerve 
to     invest  —  the  few  who  had  watched  the  growth   of   other 
rn  cities  not  so  favorably  situated  as  Bait  Lake  City. 
J/V/«.  i  alone  was  needed  to  work  the  change. 

With  18K8  the  great  awakening  came.  The  combination 
was  too  great  to  remain  unappreciated  longer.  A  Chamber  of 
Commerce  bad  been  organized  just  before  and  itx  good  work 
was  quickly  recognized.  Southern  California  WBS  enjoying  its 
"boom."  I'uget  Sound  cities  were  springing  up  at  a  lively  rate. 
Spokane  ami  Denver  were  prosperous.  The  conditions  were 
right  for  Salt  Lake  City  to  advance,  and  a  mighty  step  forward 
was  taken.  New  men  and  new  mum ;/  came  from  all  directions. 
An  before,  many  came  to  investigate.  Some  believed,  but 
many  who  did  not  investigate  fully  were  discouraged  b\  tin* 
sneers  of  the  bears  and  fossils,  and  passed  on  to  other  placer. 

••  You.  hut  tin  I, run -iii-.tn •>•••  II:'  /dir,"and  looking  backward 
to  1888  we  are  not  surprised  that  many  who  came  did  not  remain. 
Then  our  own  Mining  men  Inking  millions  from  1'tah's  hills  - 
were  Bend  ing  their  money  toother  points  for  investment.  With 
only  a  partial  accp-iiiiiitiince  and  friendship  between  the  mer- 
chant* and  factional  tight*  being  the  rale  rather  than  the 
exception,  business  men  did  not  impress  strangers  favor- 
ably. 

In  other  places  politics  and  religion  were  kept  away  from 
H  relations;  here  they  seemed   to  be  a  part  of  the  very 
existence  of    (be  people  and  entered  into  and  soured  every 
in  life. 

The  progren*  and  the  changes  linoe  1887  have  been  remark- 
able. A  better  feeling  has  grown  up  between  the  classes.  A 
Hpirit  of  enterprise  ba*  taken  the  place  of  apathy.  Ami  our 
mining  king*  are  keeping  their  money  at  home.  ilev. .loping 
dome  enterpriser  new  building*,  car  linen,  fiictoricM,  etc. 
Public-  improvement  in  the  i-ity  haw-  kept  up  with  hind  values 
and  we  have  to-dny  a  •  I*  t'.'MHio  with  a  good  sewerage 

,.   H    water    synleiu     owned   by  the   .-it>.    and   valuable 
onough    t<>   offnet    the    en'  '  ndehtedness)  OW  mile*  of 

ur  line«,  paving  well  under  way,  many  mile*  of 

mdewalk*.  the  Ixwt  hotels  tietween  Omaha  and  San  Kran.-is-co 
and    in  fart   nil  the  advantages  an. I  facilities  of  a  Metropolitan 

With  the  remarkable  advancement  of  the  city,  tin-  region 
tributary  ha*  been  enjoying  a  splendid  growth.  The  spirit  •  •( 
progre**  ha*  taken  hold  of  the  people.  Immense  irrigHting 
work*  and  manufacturing  institutions  have  been  complete! 
mid  many  more  are  under  way.  Immense  sums  are  being 
expended  in  the  development  of  new  mining  districts  and  all 
classes  arc  now  engaged  in  the  mining  industry.  A  large 
amount  i*  being  expended  in  the  improvement  of  the  bathing 


resorts,  Sulphur  Springs,  railroad  work,  etc.,  and,  on  every  road 
we  see  the  results  of  the  splendid  work  started  by  the  energy 
and  money  of  a  few  speculators  in  1887  in  Salt  Lake  City.  Money 
did  it  and  money  will  continue  to  force  progress  in  t'tah  with  such 
rapidity  that  the"  Utah  problem"  will  soon  be  a  thing  of  the 
past.  The  man  who  hesitates  to  invest  now  in  Utah  or  to 
investigate  the  claims  of  Salt  Lake  City,  should  study  the 
power  of  money  as  illustrated  in  the  developments  of  the 
past  three  years. 

5alt  Cak,e  (?ity  F^eal  Estate 

Is  on  a  solid  basis.  The  panic  which  has,  during  the  past 
twelve  months,  prostrated  all  business,  has  had  a  less  depress- 
ing effect  here  than  in  other  western  cities.  This  statement 
is  verified  often  by  the  investigations  of  investors  who  are 
interested  in  many  of  the  western  cities.  A  good  portion  of 
our  unimproved  city  land  is  owned  by  non-residents — men 
abundantly  able  to  hold  and  improve  Iheir  property,  many  of 
whom  intend  to  close  out  their  business  at  other"  places  "and 
make  their  permanent  homes  here.  The  whole  town,  there- 
fore, is  not  "  for  sale "  as  has  been  said  of  so  many  western 
cities.  Salt  Lake  City  is  both  an  "Old"  and  "New"  town. 
with  the  advantages  of  both. 

In  comparing  prices  of  particular  classes  of  property  in 
different  cities,  it  in  difficult,  of  course,  to  state  values  with 
absolute  fairness  and  accuracy  as  circumstances  and  conditions 
vary  to  such  a  great  extent.  It  is  safe  to  claim  as  true  the 
statements  of  the  many  who  investigate  and  who  assert 
tluit.  considering  the  present  conditions,  and  the  pros- 
pects for  the  future,  real  estate  valuations  in  Salt  Lake 
City  are  very  much  tm</<  r  the  ruling  prices  in  other 
western  cities.  Many  western  cities  being  built  upon 
the  plains,  or  upon  low  hills,  all  directions  are  available  for 
building  sites.  In  Salt  Lake  City  the  area  is  not  so  great. 
Only  two  directions  are  available  for  desirable  residence  pur- 
poses, and  from  one  to  two  and  a  half  miles  from  the  centre 
the  mountains  interfere  with  the  street  extensions.  Choice 
residence  property  in  the  older  portions  of  the  city,  within  H 
few  minutes'  ride  from  the  centre,  is  worth  from  $50  to  $150  per 
front  foot.  Splendid  building  lots,  with  advantages  of  city 
water  and  electric  car  service  (and  suburban  lots  within  Bftoeo 
minutes'  ride),  can  be  secured  at  prices  ranging  from  $200  to 
*  1,500  per  lot. 

Business  property 

Is  held  at  reasonable  prices  when  compared  with  the  values  in 
other  cities,  wlieie  lniMiiefs  districts  aie  not  necessarily  con- 
titie.1  UK  in  Salt  Lake  City,  with  it*  wide  streets  (132  feet)  and 
its  large  ten-acre  blocks. 

( )ur  b**t  luiNiness  property  is  worth  from  $.">00  to  31,500  per 
front  foot,  second-class  business  locations  being  held  at  from 
$200  to  $fiOO  per  foot.  Many  fine  building  sites,  which  will 
soon  be  valuable  for  retail  business  purposes,  can  be  secured 
now  at  from  $250  to  $400  per  foot. 

Ituilding  lots,  to  accommodate  factory  operatives,  are  worth 
1 100  to  MOO  «Mk 

I.andH  for  manufacturing  purposes,  with  railroad  trackage 
facilities-,  can  lie  suppli.-d  at  reasonable  prict  s.  and  manufac- 
turing Institution*  seeking  new  I. .cations  ar->  able  here  to 
find  favorable  sites  at  very  low  prices,  and  oftentimes  free  of 
chn  . 

It  IH  believed  that  at  the  present  time 

Salt  CaKe  <;ity  Offers  to  tl>e  Ipueator 


Home  seeker  and  invalid  great,  r  inducements  than  can  be 
found  elsewhere.  Combinations  win.  and  Si.lt  Luke  City  pos- 
•MSM  the  combination  of  Wealth  and  Health,  which  in  list  be 
appreciated  lor  IS''J  the  progress  of  the  city  will  be  very 
groat.  The  wonderful  discovery  recently  of 

Datura!  Qaj 

I*  alone  infflcient  to  double  the  population.  The  inducements 
to  manufacturers  are  now  *o  great  that  attention  will  be  directed 
quickly  and  large  plant*  located  in  the  near  future. 


••-•'^--i--  '...:j;.V:-::V"~:-v-.    ....: 


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A  new  field  is  now 
open  to  Man  ufactures  and 
the  luter  Mountain  reg- 
ion, so  rich  in  raw  mater- 
ials, will  soon  be  noted  for 
the  variety  of  its  factor- 
ies and  the  advantages 
of  home  industries. 


UQior?  5to<;K  Yards 
Qompapy, 


In  which  Omaha  and 
Kansas  City  Capitalists 
are  interested,  has  ex- 
pended large  sums  and 
the  results  of  the  opera- 
tions of  this  company  are 
not  appreciated  yet.  Per- 
sons acquainted  with  the 
growth  of  cities  in  In- 
diana and  Ohio  due  solely 
to  Natural  Gas,  and  to 
the  growth  of  Omaha 
and  other  cities  owing  to 
the  Stock  Yards  and 
Packing  houses,  will  real- 
ize that  this  combination 
must  surely  force  Salt 
Lake  City  ahead  rapidly 
in  1892  and  1893. 

PIS  a  gty  of  H°m<?5 

Salt  Lake  is  gaining  in 
population  rapidly.  Here 
are  the  homes  of  the  men 
who  direct  the  mining. 
stock  and  commercial  en- 
terprises of  the  great 
Basin  region  between  tht 
Rocky  Mountains  and  thf 
Sierra  Nevada.  Many  per 
sons  from  the  surround- 
ing states  are  securing 
their  home  sites  as  Salt 
Lake  City  is  the  place 
where  they  will  finalh 
live  and  educate  their 
children. 


CHAMBKK  OF  COMMERCE:  BUILDING. 


f\s  a  Summer 


As  the  objective  point  for 
all  new  railroads  pushing 
to  the  West,  it  merits  the 
attention  of  enterprising 
people  who  may  be  look- 
ing for  new  locations.  It 
is  the  Metropolis  of  a  re- 
gion the  resources  of 
which  are  just  beginning 
to  be  appreciated  and 
which  will  surely  surprise 
the  inquirer.  In  Utah 
alone  the  resources  are 
sufficient,  when  fairly  de- 
veloped, to  support  many 
good  cities. 

The  progress  of  Utah 
for  1892,  must  be  rapid. 
The  wonderful  strikes  in 
the  Mining  Camps,  the 
extension  of  irrigating 
systems,  the  increase  of 
the  products  of  the  ran- 
ges, the  new  railroad 
building  now  assured,  to 
open  a  new  Transcontin- 
ental route,  and  the  ef- 
forts now  being  made  to 
spread  to  the  world  the 
advantages  of  the  cli- 
mate, will  certainly  repro- 
duce here  the  great  ex- 
pansion so  noticeable  in 
Colorado  during  1889, 
1890  and  1891. 

Utal?  U/ar>t8  (i\opey 

To  assist  in  developing 
her  wonderful  resources. 
Profitable  investments 
can  be  made  in  many 
branches  of  business  as 
well  an  in  City  Real  Es- 
tate and  Range  lands. 

Our  own  people  have 
not  sufficient  capital  to 
engage  in  thework  of  de- 
velopment to  the  extent 
resources  warrant. 

It  will  be  safe,  and  with 


Thousands  are  attracted  to  Salt  Lake.    Many  come  to  see  and 
decide  to  remain. 

'•The  climate  suits  us,"  they  say.   Salt  Lake  City  with  its 
wonderful  lake  and  mountain's  is  the  natural 


Money  is  wanted  from  the  outside, 
ordinary  oare  in  placing  capital,  large  profits  can  be  secured. 

Our  prospects  are  bright,  we  ask  a  careful  investigation  of 
our  claims,  feeling  sure  that  the  attractions  which  have  drawn 
so  many  new  people  to  Zion  since  1887  are  great  enough  to  draw 
many  more  during  1892. 


5um.rn.er 


of 


U/i?8t. 


Its   climate  and  attractions  now  are  sufficient  to    justify  a 
population  of  100,000. 

As  the  great  Commercial  Center  between  Denver  and  Sau 
Francisco,  its  business  must  increase  gradually  and   rapidly. 


Tt)e 


Was  organized  April  6th,  1887,  by  the  election  of  tbe  following 
officers:  President,  W.  S.  McCornick;  First  Vice-President, 
S.  I'.  Teasdel;  Second  Vice- President.  F.  W.  Jennings;  Secre- 
tary, Hugh  Wallace;  Treasurer,  T.  R.  Jones.  Directors:  W. 
H.  Remington,  W.  S.  McComick,  S.  P.  Teasdel,  F.  W.Jennings, 
Jas.  Glendenning,  J.  C.  Conklin,  Fred.  Auerbacb,  H.  L.  A. 
Culmer,  M.  H.  Wiilker,  A.  Hanauer,  Geo.  A.  Lowe. 

At  the  close  of  the  year  1891,  tbe  Chamber  was  officered  as 
follows:  President,  Fred.  Simon;  First  Vice-President,  Jno. 
W.  Donnellan;  Second  Vice-President,  Heber  M.  Wells;  Treas- 
urer, Geo.  M.  Downey;  Secretary,  H.  V.  Meloy.  Directors: 
Fred.  Simon,  Jno.  W.  Donuellan,  Heber  M.  Welle,  C.  E.  Want- 


of  (pmm^rcc 


land,  Spencer  Clawson,  Harvey  Hardy,  David  James,  S.  W 
Morrison,  Wm.  H.  Shearman,  W.  H.  Irvine,  T.  G.  Webber 
At  the  annual  election  held  in  January,  1892,  Col.  Jno.  W.  Don- 
nellan was  elected  president  and  8.  W.  bears  was  chosen  its 
secretary. 

To  those  who  are  unacquainted  with  tbe  history  and  growth 
of  Salt  Lake  City  it  may  be  well  to  say,  that  at  the  time  of  the 
organization  of  tbe  Chamber  of  Commerce  there  was  great 
need  for  its  existence.  It  is  a  coincidence  worthy  of  note, 
that  contemporaneously  with  its  existence  (from  1887  to  1891), 
Salt  Lake  City  enjoyed  her  greatest  growth.  For  the  first  time 
in  the  city's  history—  under  the  benign  influence  of  the  Cham- 


her  the  hitherto  cross-purposes  of  the  pnblic- 
spirited  and  progressive  business  men  were  re- 
conciled, united  and  concentrated,  to  do  service 
for  the  general  good. 

Whenever  the  good  and  true  men  of  any  com- 
munity forget  petty  personal  differences,  and 
throw  their  combined  strength  into  measures  and 
schemes  for  the  general  advancement,  fortune 
seems  to  smile  on  their  endeavors. 

The  pluck  and  energy  of  the  live  men  of 
Chicngo  have  made  the  World's  Colnmbiim  K\ 
position  on  the  Lake  shore  a  possibility.  Who 
will  say  at  this  time,  that  Chicago  will  Dot  reap  a 
most  bountiful  harvest  as  a  result  of  her  inde- 
fatigable zeal  for  the  success  of  this  gigantic  un- 
faftaUag  ?  Who  will  say  that  she  will  not  add 
largely  to  her  accumulated  wealth  for  every  dollar 
expended  in  its  interest ':  A  conservative  esti- 
mate will  readily  place  the  ratio  of  Salt  Lake 
City's  benefit  for  every  dollar  expended  by  the 
Chamber  since  its  organization,  as  twenty  to 
one;  and  that  as  a  direct  result  of  the  efforts  of 
that  organization. 

It  is  true  that  the  work  of  the  Chamber,  in 
the  past,  has  been  seen  most  in  the  channels  of 
advertising.  Through  its  efforts  some  few  facts 
and  figures  relative  to  the  mining  and  agricul- 
tural achievements  in  these  mountains  and 
valleys,  or  some  pen  or  brush  paintings  descrip- 
tive of  their  wealth  and  beauty,  have  found  their 
way  into  almost  every  hamlet  throughout  the 
length  and  breadth  <>f  this  broad  land.  The 
fame  of  Utah  and  the  Valley  of  the  Jordan,  the 
fertility  of  her  soil,  and  the  great  mineral  wealth 
of  her  mighty  mountains,  only  partly  concealed 
by  their  overshadowing  grandeur,  have  now  be- 
come proverbial. 

This  advertising  was  necessary,  and  it  has  been 
most  fruitful.  Up  to  the  time  of  the  commence- 
ment of  the  work  of  the  Chamber,  nothing  was 
known  of  this  vast  region  aside  from  the  fnct 
that  it  was  the  stronghold  of  Mormonism.  At 
the  present  time  information  concerning  Halt  Lake 
City  in  particular,  and  Utah  in  general,  is  sought 
after  from  every  purt  of  the  United  States. 
Those  who  are  seeking  new  places  in  which  to 
recuperate  their  failing  health  or  shattered 
fortune*,  or  to  invest  their  surplus  capital,  turn 


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Pr.-M.I.-nt    OinmlNT  r.-e,  rtnlt    Lnkr  <  itj. 


i. 


I.I 


Ki-ffcrTH«r)  tal 


II    V    MM  . 

l*k.   I   if)  l  l.«iiil>-r  ,.f  i  . 

toward  tin*  nio»t  promising  vtllty.  To  the  mind 
of  the  I  I  i.iiil .  r  it  «••  ttretmnif  I  hut  the  not  Id  rhonld 
know  K.nwlhing  of  tie  great  ailvantiigra  of  this  great 


iuter-monutain  country.  What  they  have  written  has  been  well  \viit 
ten;  but  every  day  the  country  unfolds  new  and  grander  attraction*, 
anil  greater  resources  thun  the  most  enthusiastic  ever  dreamed  of. 
iiml  they  U-gm  to  see  how  feeble  and  inadf<|iiate  were  their  most  glow- 
ing contributions.  In  conjunction  with  this  extrtiMve  advertising,  iind 
following  closely  upon  its  heels,  has  come  the  more  substantial 
work  of  the  Chamber.  AH  jet,  to  n  great  extent,  tin*  city  i-  in  the 
formative  state,  iind  new  ijupHtionH  of  public  policy  are  constantly 
taken  up  and  ably  handled  l.y  the  Chuinlier.  The  detail  work  is  there- 
fore very  extensive,  and  can  scarcely  lie  appreciated  by  the  commun- 
ity. Th»  ('hnmlxT  has  !>een  slow  in  encouraging  .|uestional.l.-  tnanu 
farturing  enterprises,  and  IIKB  thus  navfd  the  public  much  money 
in  ill  advised  honuM**.  from  which  other  Western  cities  have  suffered 
greatly.  To  Ixma  tide  and  reputable  manufHctiiring  enterprise*,  how- 
ever, the  Chamber  IIIIH  given  MihMnntial  and  valuable  aid. 

It  may  be  said  of  HUH  coiuimiinty.  that  t  i  o  manufacturing 

enterprises  appem ing  within  its  bolder*  that  i.re  not  pnj  11  g  and  grow 
ing  into  permanent  instil  utioim.     Among  the  movements  now  on  foot, 
mid    largely    throng),    the   ii'Hiicncc  of    Ihe    CliHiiiter.    are    the   I '.  .  i 
Creek   railway   project,  the  Union    Sdx'U    Yards   and    I'arking    Mouse 
project,  a  HjNteiniitic  contioversy  with  Hit   railri'ads   looking  to  HII   nd- 
jiiHlnient  of  the  freight  ami  trmif|  orlation  rati  s  to  HI  .1  fn  in  Salt    Lake 
1'ny.Bnd  the  prepatation  of  a   bill   for    pn •henlalimi   to  t  he  next  legis 
bit  ii  re.  rout  em  |  >li>  ting  a  n-Msioii  if  (he  Suit  l.i.ki-  Cii\  Charter. 

Of  the  I  rmlwiij  projei-t  tl  e  Clu.i  ;  .  cinllj    solicit 

oils,  MS  to  its  inn.. I  therein  IN  to  I.e  found  the  key  which  will  unlock 
the  iieoret  of  Halt  Lake  City's  future  mid  r>-rta  n  mpn  mncy  an  the 
,. n-inl  cei, ler  of  thin  entire  iiiter-iiioniiliiiri  regn  n  \  committee 
has  now  in  hand  meatnres  for  rawing  $HiO,0()0  or  fctTO.lCO to  aid  in  the 
...ni-tnicln.il  of  the  n  a.l.  with  .leci. Lilly  gin'.]  f  nucreos. 

The  I'm.  n  si.  .  .  \: .t.U  i.nil  Packing  lloiife  linihlings  ure  DOW 
under  count  ruction,  mid  only  matters  of  detail  are  delaying  their  early 
opening  for  tmsinets. 

The    freight    and     transportation    omlr  aliio    asmiming 

definite  iihspe,  and    pfimanent    rrsnlls    ire    expected    to    follow    in 
tbo    early     part    of    Vi      liefor*    promodiDg     in     this    important 


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work,  the  Chamber  thought  it  advisable  to  procure  the  sub- 
scription of  enough  money  monthly  to  cover  the  expense  of 
employing  a  competent  and  able  commissioner  to  direct  the 
movements  of  the  Transportation  Bureau,  and  to  provide  for 
all  incidental  expenses.  This  has  been  accomplished  and  the 
work  will  begin  after  January  1st,  1892.  Many  more  effective 
measures,  of  more  or  less  importance,  have  been  diligently 
prosecuted  by  this  organization,  and  it  is  now  looked  upon  as 
the  best  institution  for  general  good  in  the  city.  It  has  a  mem- 
bership of  over  three  hundred,  comprising  the  most  active  and 
influential  business  men  of  the  city,  and  the  handsome  build- 
ing, a  cut  of  which  appears  in  this  work,  is  an  enduring  monu- 
ment to  the  push  and  enterprise  of  the  live  and  progressive 
men  of  Salt  Lake  City.  The  chamber  is  the  pride  of  all  citi- 
zens, and  its  fame,  like  that  of  Salt  Lake  City,  has  extended 
far  beyond  the  confines  of  its  field  of  action.  The  recent  lucky 
and  all-important  strike  of  natural  gas,  withiu  twelve  miles  of 
the  city,  promising  an  inexhaustible  supply  of  cheap  light, 
heat  and  power,  establishes  the  fact  beyond  question,  that  Salt 
Lake  City  is  about  to  enter  upon  a  period  of  unparalleled 
prosperity.  It  is  within  the  possibilities  that  such  a  growth 
will  immediately  begin  as  will  place  her,  in  a  phenomenally 
short  ti  3  e,  among  the  greatest  cities  in  the  United  States.  It 
is  now  held  as  a  certainty,  that  the  Chamber  of  Commerce  will 
have  its  bands  full  during  the  coming  summer  in  locating  and 
providing  for  some  of  the  .largest  manufacturers  which  have 


ever  turned  their  eyes  to  the  vast  country  west  of  the  Mississippi 
river.  Already,  as  this  article  is  being  written,  the  Secretary  is 
besieged  with  a  voluminous  correspondence  pertaining  to  these 
gas  strikes,  and  strong  prospecting  companies  are  being  organ- 
ized daily.  Experts  in  gas  are  slipping  in  and  out  of  the  city, 
and  the  wires  are  kept;  hot  between  Salt  Lake  City  and  points 
in  Ohio,  Indiana  and  Pennsylvania. 

The  work  for  the  Chamber  of  Commerce  for  1892  is  con- 
templated on  lines  for  the  furtherance  of  new  railroads,  the 
establishment  of  new  freight  rates  and  new  factories,  and  the 
increase  in  home  consumption  of  home  productions.  How 
important  a  part  natural  gas  will  play,  in  rendering  easy  this 
work,  can  scarcely  be  calculated. 


of  th?  (pmm?rc?  and  Industries  of  Utah. 


From  the  very  beginning  of  the  settlement  of  this  Territory, 
the  conditions  surrounding  it,  whether  observed  from  a  politi- 
cal or  social  standpoint,  were  different  from  those  which  gener- 
ally connected  themselves  with  the  people  who  settled  the 
other  territories  of  this  western  country. 

Leaving  their  settlements  in  the  East  on  account  of  real  or 
imagined  persecutions  and  sufferings  endured,  that  state  of 
affairs,  which,  for  many  years,  existed  and  characterized  the 
Mormon  people  as  decidedly  differing  from  the  balance  of  the 
people  of  this  country  was  bound  to  develop,  and  could  not 
help  but  have  its  influence  upon  commercial  and  industrial 
pursuits. 

Indeed,  so  intense  was  the  religious  feeling  of  this  people, 
(hat  all  other  issues  were  either  used  as  means  of  building  up 
their  religious  power,  or  else  relegated  into  the  background  as 
secondary  considerations. 

Within  a  short  time  after  the  pioneers  had  settled  in  this 
valley,  we  find  them  engaged  in  various  industrial  pursuits, 
and  while  the  products  were  more  or  less  of  a  crude  nature, 
they  answered  the  purpose  intended,  and  obviated  the  neces- 
sity of  the  importing  of  goods  from  either  the  eastern  or  western 
markets. 

Sugar  was  extracted  from  sorghum,  woolen  mills  estab- 
lished, which  produced  cloths,  blankets  and  knit  goods. 
Wagons  and  plows  of  a  fair  make  were  manufactured,  and 
many  other  articles  were  prc.l need,  useful  either  on  the  farm 
or  in  the  homes  of  the  people.  Where  the  means  to  purchase 
woolen  cloths  were  lacking,  the  homespun  product  was  con- 
sumed in  the  making  up  of  clothing.  The  manufacture  of 
boots  and  shoes  became  quite  an  industry  at  an  early  date, 
and  many  of  our  wealthiest  men  made  their  first  start  in  life 
in  the  pursuit  of  these  industries. 

A  Dumber  of  mercantile  houses  established  themselves, 
which,  from  time  to  time,  brought  train  loads  of  goods  across 
the  plains  and  disposed  of  them  to  the  people,  taking  in 
exchange  such  products  of  the  farm  as  were  raised  by  the 
people  in  the  different  valleys. 

For  many  years  money  was  a  scarce  or  unknown  article, 
and  not  until  the  mines  iu  Montana  and  Idaho  were  discovered, 
was  there  any  visible  increase  noticeable  in  the  wealth  of  the 
people  of  Utah. 

With  the  opening  of  these  mines  began  an  era  of  prosperity 
which  laid  the  foundation  of  much  of  the  wealth  accumulated 
by  the  residents  of  this  city  and  Territory. 

With  all  this,  the  starting  of  mercantile  concerns  was 
delayed,  and  only  in  exceptional  instances  was  the  contrary  the 
rule. 

With  the  bviilding,  however,  of  the  Union  and  Central 
Pacific  roads,  a  change  came  over  this  Territory,  which,  begin- 
ning in  18f>!t,  rapidly  changed  the  programme  which  had 
characterized  its  earlier  history.  Mining  industries  were  inaug- 
urated, and  manufacturing  and  mercantile  endeavors  received 
a  new  impetus. 


One  of  the  first  mines  developed  was  the  Emma  mine, 
which  was  sold  for  over  $5,000,000  in  England,  and  from  that 
moment  on  n  steady  influx  of  settlers  took  place,  which  has 
continued  to  this  day. 

The  commerce  of  this  Territory  was  also  retarded  owing  to 
the  insufficient  facilities,  but  after  the  coming  of  the  railroads 
the  population  continued  to  increase,  and  a  number  of  wealth- 
producing  mines  were  developed.  Commerce  and  manufactur- 
ing industries  did  not,  however,  progress  in  the  same  propor- 
tion, and  we  find  the  city,  while  surrounded  by  unlimited 
resources,  making  but  little  progress,  resulting  in  a  stagnation 
of  business,  which  reached  its  climax  iu  1886.  Keal  estate 
depreciated  from  twenty-five  to  fifty  per  cent.,  until  a  sale, 
whenever  it  was  consumated,  was  looked  upon  as  an  extraor- 
dinary event,  to  be  recorded  by  the  different  papers  of  the  city. 

A  large  commercial  company  had  been  organized,  called  the 
Z.  C.  M.  I.,  at  the  head  of  which  was  placed  the  President  of 
the  Mormon  church. 

This  institution  absorbed,  to  a  great  extent,  the  small  estab- 
lishments, and  for  many  years  supplied  the  outside  settlements 
with  such  wares  and  merchandise  as  were  consumed  by  the 
people.  Under  such  conditions  smaller  business  houses  found 
it  up-hill  work  to  gain  a  foot-hold  in  this  city,  and  we  therefore 
find  but  few  new  firms  starting  up  during  the  succeeding  years. 
Such  firms  as  made  the  attempt  from  time  to  time,  found  them- 
selves obliged  to  discontinue  after  a  trial  of  a  shorter  or  longer 
period.  While  the  Z.  C.  M.  I.  is  still  a  powerful  organization, 
presided  over  by  the  President  of  the  Mormon  church,  it  has, 
to  the  greatest  possible  extent,  fallen  in  line  with  the  balance 
of  the  business  houses  established  here,  and  can  to-day  be 
ranked  amongst  the  largest  conservative  houses  of  the  country. 
Under  the  management  of  Mr.  T.  G.  Webber,  as  superinten- 
dent of  the  business  part,  and  Mr.  W.  H.  Rowe,  superintending 
the  manufacturing  plant,  a  model  business  is  carried  on, 
aggregating  over  $6,000,000  annually,  and  giving  employment 
to  many  hundreds  of  people. 

A  number  of  thinking  men,  realizing  that  something  had  to 
be  done  to  change  the  prevailing  depression,  conceived  the 
idea  of  starting  the  Chamber  of  Commerce,  which  should  have 
for  its  prime  and  main  object  the  developing  of  trade,  and 
the  establishing  of  various  industries  for  the  manufacture  of 
articles  wanted  by  the  people.  In  the  constitution  and  by-laws 
of  the  organization,  an  article  was  inserted  prohibiting  the  dis- 
cussion of  politics  or  religion  in  the  Chamber  of  Commerce. 
The  intention  was  to  unite  all  factions,  irrespective  of  creed  or 
party,  for  the  common  good,  and  a  special  committee  was 
appointed  for  the  purpose  of  obtaining  members.  The  movement 
was  at  first  regarded  by  many  of  the  leading  Mormons  with 
considerable  suspicion.  But  as  soon  as  a  number  of  liberal- 
minded  Mormons  realized  that  the  Chamber  of  Commerce  had 
been  started  in  good  faith,  with  but  that  one  aim  in  view — to 
develop  the  commercial  resources  of  the  Territory — these  men 
became  the  most  ardent  and  zealous  workers,  and  are  to-day  to 


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be  found  among  the  most  energetic  members  of  the  Chamber 
of  Commerce. 

One  of  the  first  to  grasp  the  situation,  was  the  late  Francis 
Cope1  (ieneral  Freight  and  Passenger  Agent  of  the  Utah  Cen- 
tral rnilro-i.1.  who,  himself,  worked  day  anil  night  to  accomplish 
iU  establishment.  He  made  the  remark  to  the  writer  of  this 
article,  thai  he  fully  realized  what  this  work  meant,  but  if  the 
Mormon  church  could  not  continue  to  grow  and  prosper  in  the 
same  manner  as  other  churches  advanced,  he  was  satisfied  to 
see  it  go  down,  as  it  could  not  then  be  recognized  as  a  church 
containing  the  principles  necessary  for  its  future  prosperity. 

Within  a  year  after  the  Chamber  of  Commerce  was  started 
an  exposition  oar  was  sent  out  containing  an  exhibit  of  the 
mining  and  industrial  products  of  this  Territory.  The  car  was 
sent  all  over  the  country,  as  far  eastward  as  Syracuse,  N.  Y., 
and  was  the  means  of  attracting  thousands  of  people,  who 
became  investors  and  residents  of  this  city  and  Territory. 

The  city  doubled  its  population  in  three  years,  and  in  the 
last  city  election,  two  years  ago,  gave  the  gentiles  complete 
control  of  the  municipal  government  The  same  result  had 
been  achieved  in  the  city  of  Ogden  about  one  year  earlier, 
and  the  masses  of  the  Mormon  people  fell  into  line  and  joined 
in  the  march  of  progress;  and,  let  it  be  said  to  their  credit,  that 
once  this  policy  was  adopted,  it  was  carried  out  with  a  zeal  and 
energy  noticeable  in  various  directions. 

M;,ny  industries  have  been  established  within  the  past 
three  years.  In  a  pamphlet  just  issued  by  the  Chamber  of 
Commerce,  dwelling  upon  the  industries  of  Salt  Liake  City,  we 
find  the  following  manufactories  represented:  Boiler  and 
machine  shops:  manufactories  of  engines  and  locomotives; 
mining  and  milling  machines;  brass  foundry;  three  extensive 
brewery  plants;  the  Z.  C.  M.  I.  factory,  which  produced  during 
the  year  1891  114,000  pair  of  boots  and  shoes  and  10.0(10  dozen 
overalls:  a  large  plant  for  the  manufacture  of  fire-brick,  water 
and  sewer-pipe,  grates  and  mantels;  a  large  pressed-brick 
plant;  a  plant  producing  all  grades  of  brooms,  whisk-brooms 
and  brushes;  carriage  anil  wagon  works;  three  large  candy  fac- 
tories; four  cigar  factories;  two  cracker  factories,  producing 
eighty-two  varieties  of  crackers;  five  stone-cutting  plants;  three 
large  flouring  mills;  several  large  plants  manufacturing  sad- 
dles and  harness;  two  ice  and  cold-storage  plants;  six  plat  ing 
mills  and  ten  lumber  yards;  three  tanneries;  one  large  cement 
plant;  lead  pipe  and  tinware  manufactories;  mineral  paints;  a 
large  plant  manufacturing  wire,  hair  and  wool  mattresses;  a 
paper  mill;  canning  and  pickle  factories;  paper  boxes  and  paper 
bags.  Doe  of  the  largest  industries  just  developed  is  the  salt 
industry,  receiving  its  inexhaustible  supply  from  the  Great 
Halt  Lake.  The  product  is  now  shipped  in  car  and  train  loads 
all  over  the  United  States. 

The  Lehi  Sugar  Works  deserve  more  than  a  passing  men- 
tion. The  works  have  a  capacity  for  crushing  :f.n  tons  of  beeta 
per  day,  and  produced  in  one  run,  over  a  million  pounds  of 
•IBM 

Two  soda  and  mineral  water  plants;  a  large  show-case  and 


cornice  factory;  two  soap  factories,  producing  both  common 
and  toilet  soaps;  a  weaving  establishment,  producing  table- 
cloths, towels,  etc.;  three  tent  and  awning  factories;  three 
trunk  factories;  a  wash-board  manufacturing  establishment. 
which  produced  1.000  dozen  in  18111;  two  vinegar  plants;  a 
manufactory  of  yeast  powder  and  washing  soda.  The  I  leseret 
and  Provo  Woolen  Mills  produce  a  very  superior  grade  of 
blankets,  flannels,  dress  goods,  cassimeres  ami  knit  goods. 
The  product  of  these  two  mills  aggregates  $250,000  annually. 
The  goods  are  shipped  all  over  the  United  States,  and  have  an 
established  reputation  for  superior  quality  and  honesty  of 
make.  Various  other  industries  have  been  started  in  other 
parts  of  the  Territory,  of  which  the  writer  has  no  record. 

The  general  depression  of  the  money  market  during  the 
past  year,  left  its  impression  upon  the  city  and  Territory;  as  it 
occurred  at  a  time  when  large  sums  of  money  were  being 
required  for  building  and  manufacturing  purposes.  With  all 
these  drawbacks,  very  few  failures  have  occurred,  and  real 
rst.'ite  maintained  its  valuation  in  spite  of  the  depression. 

With  the  beginning  of  this  year,  this  city  is  entering  upon  a 
new  era  of  prosperity  of  which  the  signs  are  apparent  in  many 
different  directions.  The  discovery  of  natural  gas  within  a  few 
miles  of  this  city,  and  possibly  right  in  the  very  heart  of  it. 
suggests  thoughts  of  almost  illimitable  scope.  With  such 
resources  at  onr  very  doors,  what  can  prevent  making  this  city 
the  largest  commercial  and  industrial  center  in  the  Wet-tV 
Surrounded  by  smelting  and  manufacturing  plants,  giving 
employment  to  many  thousands  of  people,  new  outlets  will  be 
found  for  commerce  in  a  northward  and  southward  direction 
for  a  distance  of  many  hundreds  of  miles. 

It  must  be  conceded  that  what  political  agitation  and  strife 
was  not  able  to  accomplish,  was  achieved  by  peaceful  and 
progressive  measures.  The  barriers,  which,  for  many  years. 
divided  the  people,  are  disappearing.  Rapidly  the  people  of 
Utah  are  recognizing  the  fact  that  if  they  wish  to  enjoy  happi- 
ness, pence  and  prosperity,  they  must  fall  in  line  with  the  bal- 
ance of  the  sixty-five  millions  of  people  who  make  up  this  great 
and  glorious  nation.  When  this  is  accomplished,  it  will  again 
have  been  demonstrated  that  commerce  is  the  strongest  revolu- 
tionary power,  that  it  accomplishes  by  peaceful  conquest  and 
by  peaceful  means,  what  neither  the  dungeon,  the  fagot  ,.r 
the  sword  is  able  to  achieve. 


\OTI-: 


I  In-   accompanying   p.i'^i  ^  .in-  devoted  to  l>rirf,  but  reliable  and  complete  (  -MI  far  .1-.  tin   ^.iiuc  lias  IK-CD 
),    sketches    of    tlic    industries    and    agenda    tc.    \\hich    tin-   prosperity,    shown  t<> -.lay   aCTOH   tin- 

femtoiy  of  Utah,  and  the  progresdve  cities  within  her  jurisdiction  is  in  measure  ,ilu       1  h<    tacts 

nnd  figures  cited  li.iv    I,,  ,  -n  obtained  from  sources  presumably  correit.  .m<l  neither  desire  nor  diligciu  e  h.is 
been  spared  to  make  them  acceptable  to  those  for  whose  information  they  ha\e  been  nnl  I.M  \\h-is, • 

indulgence  and  liberality  the  publisher  of'feis  Ins  ^ratelul  acknowledgments. 


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Hauna,  Hunger  &  Co.  of  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  have  a  reputation 
of  long  standing  all  over  this  western  country,  but  not  until 
recently  have  they  given  Utah  special  attention.  Their  repre- 
sentative S.V.  Shelp  came  out  here  November,1890,and  soon  after 
opened  offices  and  sample  rooms  in  the  Constitution  building. 
They  have  since  been  enjoying  a  largely  increased  business. 
Mr.  Shelp  continues  to  study  the  wants  and  pleasure  of  the 


HENRY   DINWOODEY  FURNITURE   COMPANY. 

The  commercial  history  of  Salt  Lake  City  discloses  no  bus- 
iness house  which  can  advance  so  many  claims  to  public  favor 
and  notice  as  that  of  the  Henry  Dinwoodey  Furniture  Company, 
located  37,  39,  41  and  43  W.  First  South  Street,  occupying  as  it 
does  to-day,  the  most  con- 
spicuous position  among  the 
best  and  strongest  establish- 
ments   in    every  branch   of 
trade  in  the  city,  not  only  on 
account  of  the  magnitude  of 
ita    business    and    the    far- 
reaching  influence  of  its  tran- 
sactions, but   for  its  honor- 
able     record       throughout 
thirty-four  years  of  the  city's 
history. 

The  founder  of  this  mam- 
moth establishment  is  Mr. 
Henry  Dinwoodey,  who 
began  business  on  a  very 
small  scale  in  1857,  prob- 
ably never  hoping  to  re- 
alize the  extent  of  the  op- 
erations that  now  character- 
ize the  firm.  In  the  early 
history  of  his  business  career 
Mr.  Dinwoodey  made  his 
own  chairs,  hauling  the  tim- 
ber from  the  mountains  for 
the  purpose.  His  trade  was 
then,  of  course,  confined  to 
Salt  Lake,  but  it  now  ex- 
tends throughout  Utah, 
Idaho,  Nevada,  and  Wyo- 
ming, with  an  annual  busi- 
ness of  half  a  million.  The 
average  amount  of  stock  car- 
ried is  $200,000,  and  embraces 
some  of  the  most  elegant  and 
costly  goods  ever  seen  in 
Eastern  emporiums  of  like 
character. 

The  building  and  grounds 
occupy  a  space  62x115  feet, 
six  stories  in  height,  with  a 
warehouse  40xlOU  in  the  rear, 
three  stories  high.  Hands  to 
the  numb  er  of  seventy-five 
are  constantly  employed  in 
the  establishment,  and  the 
pay-roll  is  one  of  the  largest 
in  the  city.  The  firm  has  re- 
cently been  incorporated  un- 
der the  laws  of  the  Territory, 
with  Henry  Diuwoodey, 
President;  J.  A.  Jennings, 
Vice-President;  H.  M.  Din- 
woodey, Manager,  and  Wm. 
R.  Wallace,  Secretary  and 
Treasurer.  The  members  of 
this  firm  are  old  residents  of 
Utah,  some  of  them  haying 
resided  here  for  over  thirty- 
five  years,  and  are  among 
the  most  respected  and  sub- 
stantial citizens  and  busi- 
ness men  of  the  entire  Terri- 
tory. The  phenomenal  suc- 
cess of  the  firm  is  certainly 
an  indication  of  what  pluck 
and  perseverance,  backed  by 
integrity  and  honor,  can  ac- 
complish in  this  modern  age. 

HENRY   DINWOODEY  FURNITURE  [.COMPANY. 
BUBNHAM,  HANNA,  HUNGER  &  COMPANY. 


One  by  one  the  large  eastern  establishments  are  realizing 
that  Salt  Lake  City  is  rapidly  becoming  a  most  important  cen- 
ter for  commercial  operations.  In  view  of  this  fact,  and  (he 
unquestionable  future  of  Utah  and  her  surroundings,  many  of 
them  have  opened  branch  offices  in  her  limits.  Burnham, 


trade.  In  addition  to  the  extensive  line  of  dry  goods  and 
notions  carried  by  Burnham,  Hanna,  Munger  &  Co.,  they  show 
a  very  complete  line  of  furnishing  goods,  shirts,  pants,overall6, 
etc.,  of  their  own  manufacture.  Tnis  department  has  received 
special  attention,  and  is  deserving  a  well  earned  reputation,  its 
business  operations  being  especially  large,  extending_to  West- 
ern Colorado  and  far  north  as  Montana. 


THE  VALLEY-TAN  LABORATORY. 

The  history  of  proprietary  or 
patent  medicines,  as  they  are 
termed,  discloses  a  wonderful 
number  of  different  brands 
throughout  the  world.  Many 
of  these  preparations  possess 
valuable  medical  qualities,  while 
other*,  arc  worthless,  if  not  pos- 
itively detrimental.  A  good 
patent  medicine  or  family  rem- 
edy, however,  is  deserving  of 
mention,  and  the  editors  of  this 
work  fe«-l  inclined,  from  the 
well-known  merit  and  excel- 
lence of  its  preparations,  to  give 

the  Valley  Tan  or  V.  T.  R.  Lalioratory  of  Mr.  (  '.  K.  Johnson, 

located  at   ">4  and  .">•>  S.  Went  Temple,  an  extended  notice  in 

theee  paves.     This  enterprising   manufactory  is  essentially  a 

home  institution  in  every  sense  of  the  word.     It  deals  in  and 

manufactures    bome-rnade   medicines    for  family   use.   taking 

advantage  of    the  many  valuable    remedies  growing  at   our 

very   doors,  and   combining  them   all   with    the    good     rem- 

edies of  the  known  world,  to  pro- 

duce an  effective  and  useful  whole. 

The  composition    of    the   various 
.remedies  was  chietly  the  result  of 

the  life-long  labors  of  Mr.  Joseph 

K.  Johnson,  the  father  of  the  pre- 

ent    proprietor.      The  Laboratory 

was    put    in    operation    some    six 

years  ago.  l>y  ('.   K.  Johnson,  ami 

its  success  has  been  a  phenomena! 

one  in  the  history  of  enterprises  of 

this  clnss. 

The  preparations  of  the  La  I  >ora- 

tnry  are  designated  as  "Valley-Tan 

Remedies."    and    the   "V.    T.     K." 

trade  mark    which  appear-  at   Die 

head  of  this  article  IN  very  familiar 

throughout  the  west.    An  analysis 

of  the  V.T.  H.  trade  mark  appearsat 

the  bottom  of  this  article,  and  will 

be  found  well  worth  a  perusal,  from 

the  fact  that  it  IB  unique  and  shows 
!•  nceof  much  thought  nnd  care 

for  detail,  which   in  a  marked   fea- 

ture  in   all   Mr.  Johnson's  affaire. 

The   principal   preparation*  of    the 

Laboratory  at  the  pr.-sent  writing 

are: 

JobMon'a  Oil  of  Science.  V  T. 

K    I  oiigli   <  ordiil.  Jofaovoo'l  <iin- 

L—r.  Kol-Kura  V    T.  I!. 

,.er  S\riip,  V   T.  K.  Kye  8 

(  ..mpoun.l    ll.meset    |']||H.'\  .  T    I.1 

Liniiiipnt.    Johnson's    Kssenoe    »f 

Life,  Johnson's  Pea- 

Corn    ' 

Tunic,  \    'I'.  1:.  Worii  nria.  (JoHNHON),  Jobnuo-D'i 

Wm«  i  if   Wormwood.  Johnson's  Juniper  Tonic.  Johnson's  1'ills. 

V.  T.  I:    Lun,:  Troches   and   other  articles  such   as   Elixirs, 
*.  Tinctures.  . 


The  excellence  of  these  medicines  are  amply  eiompliti- 
the  iiiiineriitu  Uwtimonialn  that  Mr   Johneon  has  received  and 
nh*i  by  the  gold  medal*,  diploiiiH*,  etc.,  awarded  him  at  the 

ili.rnil  Fairs. 

Joaeph    }•'..  Johnson.   the    di-  •]    inventor  of  these 

vultintile   remedied,  wan   born    i  -k   State  in  ]H17.       \t 

•  very  early  age  he  manifested  a  di-.p...  iti,,,i  t<,  f.illow  th>- 
and   l>eg»n   to  study  the  nature   of   rei 
mid  theory  of  disease*  as  well  as  he  could  in  so  early 
I  ''nllciwing  thin  up,  he  gathered  herlis,  roots  and  barks  and  c,  ,m 
pounded  them   fur  Deighbor*  and  friends,  and  waa  among  the 
flrnt  to  ir-tethe  evil  enWt  of  minernl  poisons   and   endeavor  to 
find  vegetable  xubntanreB   po*iM>ming  the  benefits  without   the 
damage*  attending  them 

II-    wa«  paaaionately    fund   of   pi.  ml*   and  (lower*,    both    for 

I  remedial  qualities      l!y  hm  discovery  some  ton 

or  twehe  new  varieties  <if  plants  have  been  added  to  thel. 

of  the  I  rated  Mat.  M.  four  of  which    were  named   after   him    b> 

-.merit   Cntiiiiihl-      .l,....|  many 

rmpwtii  a  remarkable  roan.     Ho  was  of  a  niving  di~|xn«ition 

I.  ut  nlway*  ha<l  an  object  in    .  •       deeert 

bloMom  M  the  roae."     Me  sought  always  to  develop  new  terri- 


tory, and  was  ever  among  the  advance  guard  of  the  Daniel 
Koone  type  of  pioneers,  who  set  their  faces  toward  the  lam)  of 
the  Betting  Bun.  Whenever  a  railroad  caught  up  with  him 
he  pulled  np  stakes  and  moved  forward. 

In  1H48  he  emigrated  to  Nebraska,  where  he  established 
large  supply  stores  for  furnishing  and  outfitting  the  overland 
emigrants  to  California.  He  also  embarked  on  the  sea  of  jour- 
nalism and  was  editor  and  proprietor  ,,f  the  first  paper  printed 
on  Nebraska  soil.  Heedited  and  published  the  Oni'ilm  Amur. 

Ill  it  fix  l!in/li,\!  '  I 'il;t  Oriirli-.  the  11". 

Hinjli  and  the  Uuntmtan'i  AVAo.  He  was  also  postmaster  at 
Council  Bluffs,  Iowa,  for  -everal  years  and  assisted  largely  in 
the  development  of  that  State  as  well  as  Nebraska,  lie  made 
a  visit  to  this  territory  in  lH."il  and  was  very  much  impressed 
with  the  future  prospects  of  Utah,  and  returned  home  with  the 
intention  of  moving  tint  as  soon  a.s  circumstances  would  per- 
mit. Me  returned  in  isill  and  established  a  home  at  Spring 
Lake  Villa  when  Utah  was  still  "Deseret"  ami  published  the 

'rucle.     He  moved   on  vard   to   St.  George  in 
where   he   remained   until   1H82.     He  here   published  th« 

,  Tim'  x  and  Ct»l<  I'uiiiiilui/ixt,  during  all  of  which  time 
he  commmded  the  confidence  and  respect  of  all.  lu  IKS-J.  in 
company  with  other  members  of  bis  family,  he  removed  to 
Temple,  Arizona,  at  which  place  he  died  the  same  year.  Before 
his  death  he  gave  to  his  sou.  Mr.  ( '. 
E.  Johnson,  who  had  been  his  con- 
stant companion  and  co-laborer  all 
bis  life  until  within  a  few  months 
of  his  death,  all  his  recipes,  formu- 
las, etc..  with  the  desire  that  they 
should  be  manufactured  and  placed 
upon  the  market  in  proper  shape. 
With  t  he  establishment  of  the  V. 
T.  K.  Laboratory.  Mr.  C.  K.  Johnson 
infused  uew  life,  and  inaugurated 
many  changes  in  the  method  of  pre- 
paring the  medicines  by  which 
more  elegant  preparations  reunited. 
The  labels,  wrappers,  circulars, 
etc..  were  all  made  in  uew  and 
neat  designs,  the  printing  being 
done  in  Mr.  Johnson's  own  V.T. 
K.  printing  oth'ce  wheretwo  presses 
are  kept  busy  all  the  time,  the 
otlice  being  uder  the  more  immedi- 
ate oare  of  Mr.  (!.  W.  Johnson,  a 
brother  tit  the.  proprietor.  New 
moulds  for  the  special  V.  T.  I;, 
bottles  were  made,  new  engravings, 
e  c..wereohtained,and  a  uniformity 
never  before  alt. lined  in  the  history 
of  the  remedies  is  the  result. 

There  is  one  thing  which  Mr. 
Johnson  desires  especially  to  in- 
form the  public,  and  that  is  the 
fact  that  the  Valley-Tan  Remedies 
are  not  intended  to  take  the  place 
of  a  physician,  but  rather  as 
an  aid  to  him.  For  inst.-ince. 
take  lh.>  V.  T.  K.  Cough  Cor- 
dial. If  there  is  any  need  of  a  preparation  to  ea«e  a  rough 
in  connection  with  nui/  disease,  instead  of  writing  a  preset  i  p. 
lion  for  a  s|iecial  mixture,  tin-  cough  cordial  is  already  pre 
pared,  is  always  the  same,  and.  being  sold  at  all  stores,  is  easily 
obtained  It  0*11  I. e  In  ken  at  the  same  time  with  other  medicines 
.-.nd  does  not  interfere  with  its  action.  All  the  V.  T.  K.  prepar- 
arethe  same.  They  will  never  do  any  harm  under  any 
circiimstanoea.  .It  is  a  sad  fm-t  that  human  nature  is  BO 
suspicious  of  any  thing  produced  at  home,  and  mm  y  people  are 
-11  not  give  home  piodticcd  articles  a 

Irixl.  For  this  reaium  many  pet-  n  s  have  hesitated  to  test  the 
virluewof  the  Valley  Tan-  • .  w  ho  have 

tried    them    have    been    So   pica-cd    «ith    the  result  that  they 
them    always   at    hand    thereafter.     Should    any  of   the 
H  of  this  book   who   lime   not    already    done   BO.  feel   like 
trying  any  of  the  remtxlies,  Mr.  Johns. m  will  lie  pleased  to  fur- 
nish them  free  samples  for  the  pur|M*e      To  use  Mr.  Johnson's 

own  words:  "If  I  can  only  get  | p!e  to  try  them,  or  even  to  look 

ut  them,  they  will  bi<  pMMM  I  «m  sure,  and  feel  like  eticour 
aging  a  home  enterp:  -\  aie  put  up  in  an  good  style 

and  a-  m-ciasiiof  imported artioMa, 

are  mu-  1.  heller  adapted  '  -f  the  various  disease*  aa 

•u  the  mountain   regions  Ihan  those   lirnnght   from 
•urn. 

iluatedin  a  large  building  HIM-" 

where  a  numU'rof  |»>nion«  are  I  putting  up  the  reme- 


41 


ilies,  the  preparing  of  the  same  being  done  by  Mr.  Johnson 
only. 

Mr.  Charles  E.  Johnson,  better  known  as  "Charlie"  Johnson, 
the  proprietor  of  this  interesting  and  valuable  home  industry, 
was  born  in  St.  Louis, Missouri,  but  has  resided  in  Utah  prac- 
tically all  his  life.  "My  dear  little  mother  walked  across  the 
plains — from  Omaha  to  Utah" — says  Mr.  Johnson,  "and  I  often 
contrast  her  dreary  and  perilous  journey  with  the  journeys 
over  the  same  ground  to-day,  especially  when  I  hear  some  lady 
friend  remark  "we  had  a  dreadfully  tiresome  journey  (via 
1'iilliuan  palace  sleeper)."  He  is  thoroughly  identified  with 
Utah  in  all  its  interests  in  a  practical  manner,  and  is  a  man  of 
business  abilities,  is  enterprising  and  liberal  in  all  business 
mutters,  and  is  destined  to  rank  among  the  most  proiuiuent 
commercial  aud  manufacturing  men  of  the  country.  In  the 
establishment  and  operation  of  this  industry  he  has  con- 
tributed materially  to  the  commercial  and  manufacturing 
prosperity  of  tbe  city,  as  his  industry  is  especially  a  home  one. 
The  value  of  such  a  plant  to  the  city  cannot  be  computed  in 
dollars  and  cents. 

Mr.  Johnson  is  a 
member  of  the  Salt 
Lake  Chamber  of 
Com  merce,  is  an 
equal  partner  with 
Mr.  P."  P.  Piatt,  Jr., 
in  the  successful  firm 
of  druggists  known  at- 
Johnson,  Pratt  &  Co.. 
who  have  the  largest 
wholesale  mid  retail 
drug  house  m  Salt 
Lake  City,  and  also  ;> 
partner  with  Mr.  Hy 
rum  Saiusbury  in 
the  leiuliug  photo- 
graphic firm  of  "S.  A 
J.  "(S  a  i  u  8  b  u  r  y  i 
Johnson).  Socially  he 
is  recognized  as  a 
kindly  spoken  and 
cultured  gentleman. 
He  is  very  fond  of 
music  and  a  patron 
of  ill  I  legitimate 
amusements,  and  is 
very  popular  in  con- 
sequence therof.  In 
all  the  walks  of  life 
he  is  the  same  genial 
gentleman,  with 
always  a  emiug  to- 
words  "the  under 
dog  in  the  tight." 
With  these  charac- 
teristics there  is  no 
reason  to  doubt  that 
Mr.  Johnson  will,  in 
the  near  future,  be 
numbered  among  the 
most  honored  and 
successful  business 
men  of  tbe  land. 
"There  are  seven 
Johnson  boys,"  says 
Mr.  Johnson— "rang- 
ing fmm  my  own  age 
downward,  so  that 

there  are   strong   chances  that  the  Valley-Tan  Remedies  will 
for  many  years  be  manufactured  by    tin1  Johnsons,         _ 


arise  again  in  brighter  glory.  Light  and  heat  are  LIFE; 
Darkness  and  cold— DEATH!  The  seed  dies  in  the  cold 
soil  unless  the  sprout  soon  reaches  the  warmth  and  light  of 
THE  SUN!  Every  thought  of  it  is  sublime! 

THE  OAK  WREATH  is  an  emblem  of  long  life.  The  Oak 
tree  is  looked  upon  as  attaining  the  greatest  age  of  any- 
thing we  speak  of  as  being  alive. 

THE  LAUREL  WREATH  an  emblem  of  victory.  Man  ob- 
tains a  victory  inexpressible  when  he  has  learned  to  "speak 
no  ill,  but  lenient  be  to  other's  failings  as  his  own."  Are 
you,  reader,  in  possession  of  this  wreath  of  laurel? 

THE  SHIELD — an  emblem  of  protection;  its  application  as 
boundless  as  time  and  space. 

THE  RIBBON  OF  LOVE  which  binds  firmer  than  chains  of 
steel.  Dynasties  are  swayed  by  it. 

THE  MOTTO— VIRTUS  SEMPER  VIRDIS  "Virtue  is 
ever-bright,  or  ever-green." 

THE  SOUND  SYMBOLS,  V.   T.  R.   are  the  initials  of,  the 


ANALYSIS   OF   THE   "VALLEY-TAN"   TBADK  MARK. 


'I'M  K  (  1 1 ;( !LK— when  complete,  represents  the  unending  circle 
of  time— without  beginning  or  end.  Tbe  circle  is  a  symbol 
of  beauty.  It  is  a  symbol  of  The  Earth,  and  of  everything 
above,  below,  around,  about  or  upon  it. 

lin  I!K()KK\  CIRCLE  typifies  the  mortal  existence.  Man 
cometh  up  in  the  morning  and  goeth  down  in  the  evening 
of  life.  Whence  and  where,  who  shall  truly  tell  ? 

Tin.  Sl'X  is  the  giver  of  all  life.  It  is  emblematic  of  every 
other  thing  that  mankind  comprehends.  Its  glory  typifies 
the  Glory  of  Him  we  call  God.  Its  daily  appearance  and 
disappearance  illustrates  the  brevity  of  human  life;  and 


8PENCKU,  CLAWSON  &  COMPANY,  WHOLESALE  DRY  GOODS. 

words  VALLEY-TAN  REMEDIES.  Combinations  of  the  sub- 
lime and  ridiculous  are  made  from  them  iu  almost  endless 
numbers. 

THE  TRADE  MARK  in  its  entirety  makes  a  neat  and  tasty 
design  by  which  our  friends  may  instantly  recognize  the 
preparations  emanating  from  the  "VALLEY-TAN"  or  "V. 
T.  li."  Laboratory.  We  shall  never  permit  a  poor  article  to 
go  out,  bearing  the  V.  T.  R.  Trade  mark. 


SPENCER,  CLAWSON  &  COMPANY. 

Salt  Lake  City  naturally  being  a  great  distributing  point 
for  a  larger  and  vast  section  of  this  western  country,  it  is  no 
wonder  that  she  stands  justly  celebrated  for  the  magnitude  and 


disappearance    illustrates    me    urevuy  m    miujtiu    m<r,   ouu  — •- —  r,  "        .         •         «   •  u      i  .  ....  i 

what  more  beautiful  comparison  than  the  one  which  leads      extent  of  her  trade,  and  the  enterprise  of  her  merchants  and 
to    the  thought  that  we  die  and  lay  our    bodies  down    to       bnsitess  men.    In  every  branch  of  trade  the  city  can  boast  of 


representative  business  houses  which  will  compare  favorably 
with  other  cities  having  a  mnch  larger  population.  With 
reference  to  commercial  affairs,  however,  it  is  the  wholesale 
dry  goods  business  which  mnst  always  occupy  the  most  promi- 
nent position  as  promoting  moat  materially  the  mercantile 
importance  of  a  community,  ami  in  our  endeavor  to  make  on 
these  pagee  some  lasting  and  historical  record  of  those  firms 
and  commerical  enterprises,  which  have  mainly  contributed  to 
the  importance  and  standing  that  Salt  Lake  City  now  holds  in 
the  mercantile  world,  we  find  none  more  worthy  of  special 
consider.. in. n.  than  that  which  beads  this  article.  This  enter- 
prise was  established  over  bine  years  ago  by  Spencer  Clawaon, 
and  has  had  a  remarkabl)  inccessful  trade  since  its  inception. 
The  house  carries  a  $.>0,000  stock  of  dry  goods,  the  magnitude. 
and  excellence  of  which  would  be  difficult  to  rival  in  any  store 
in  the  country.  The  enterprise  is  located  in  a  large  and  com- 
modious four-story  building  75x100  feet  in  dimensions,  admira- 
bly arranged  for  tte 
rapid  transaction  of  its 
immense  businee*.  The 
tirht  Moor  is  devoted  to 
staple  goods,  while  fancy 
articles  occupy  the  other 
three  floors.  Ten  assis- 
tants are  employed  in 
the  industry,  and  several 
traveling  representa- 
tives, are  constantly  on 
the  road,  Tho  trade  of 
the  firm  covers  the  Ter- 
ritoryof  Utah  and 
Soiitlie'rn  Idaho  ami  its 
annual  sales  foot  up  the 
handsome  sum  of  £4)0,- 
<m  The  stock  is  the 
ii.o-t  complete  in  all  its 
linen  that  could  be 
imagined,  and  tii.'  varied 
assortment  from  which 
to  select,  leaves  nodoiiM 
of  .  the  ability  of  the 
bouse  to  suit  ami  ac- 
commodate the  trade 
generally. 

The  members  of  the 
tinu.  Spencer  Claweon 
and  Orson  Rogers,  are 
among  the  best  and  most 
widely  known  men  of 
theTeiritory.  They  "are 
native*  to  the  manor 
lx>rn  "  ami  grew  up  with 
the  country  without 
having  to  emigrate,  in 
order  to  follow  Horin-e 
•  •!>•«  Hihice  literally 

M  ('  I  a  wso  n,  the 
f.. under  of  this  mum 
moth  enterprise,  IK-CU- 
pi**>  a  pontii-n  in  the 
commercial  and  finan- 
cial circles  of  Suit  Lake, 
that  reHects  high  honor 
ii|ion  hi*  abilities  and  in 
tegrity  lie  in  a  director 
in  the  State  Itank  of 
l't»h.  treasurer  of  the 
Bngham  Young  Trust  Company,  the  combined  capital  of  which 
1,1,,, .'int.  to  i. UK  million  dollars,  mid  n  director  ,,f  the  Chamber 
nmerc*.  Aim  director  in  the  I'tah  Sugar  Co.,  a  new  and 
important  concern  in  this  Territory.  In  addition  to  these 
important  trm<tn  he  is  largely  interested  and  prominently  iden- 
Aith  many  other  industries  that  have  a  particular  effect 
nnd  U-iiring  upon  the  growth  and  pr.t-p.-nty  of  his  native  city 

Socially   he   enjoy*   the  esteem  and  eoiitldenre   nf   tl ntir.- 

mity.      In  all  Salt   I^ake  there  IH  probably  no   man  more 

nnuerrally  res|*cted  and    nmre  highly  regarded  limn  S|»-i r 

ClawsoD.     At  the  last    regular  ninnii-ipal  election  Mr.  Clnwuon 
wa*  elecUd  a  member  of  the  board  of  public  work*. 

Mr.  lingers  in  iilwi  a  gentleman  of  prominence  in  both  the 
•  MS  unit  sorisl  spheres  of  life,  and  baa  a  reputation  for  in- 
tegrity and  honor  that  hus  never  been  tarnubed  by  any  act  "f  hin. 
All  in   all,  tbe  firm   is  essentially  •  strong  one.  from  tl 


have  or  could  occupy  more  prominent  positions  or  have  aided 
more  to  elevate  and  extend  the  trade  and  reputation  of  the  city 
of  Zion  than  Spencer  Clawson  and  Orson  Rogers. 


.    I  i;  , 


that  lU  members  po*MM  a  thorough  knowledge  of  their  busi 

i  and  are  therefore  able  to  tnoMMfallv  meet  ami 
all  compMition   from    whatever  nmro*.       A* 


PHIL  NEDER  &  GEO.  M.  CLELAND. 

This  valuable  and  well  equipped  establishment  plays  a  prom- 
inent part  among  the  industrial  forces  of  the  city.  The  con- 
cern wasorigmally  established  four  years  ago  by  Mr.  Phil  Neder. 
The  present  firm  succeeded  to  the  business  in  tbe  beginning  of 
tbe  last  year.  The  firm  occupy  a  convenient  and  commodious 
two-story  structure  88x1(10  feet  dimensions  in  which  are  em- 
ployed twenty-five  men  engaged  in  the  manufacture  of  wagon*. 
carriages  and  other  vehicles.  The  firm  also  build  all  kinds 

of  vehicles  to  order  and 
do  a  general  blacksmith- 
ing,  trimming  and  paint- 
ing business  at  158  \V. 
First  SonthSt.TheN.  A 
(.'.  carriage  and  wagon 
works  have  a  lart,re 
capital  invested  in  tin  ir 
business  and  enjoy  an 
increasing  annual  trade, 
their  custom  being  de- 
rived principally  from 
Utah.  Mr.  Phil  Neder 
is  a  practical  mechanic 
in  the  line  of  iron  work 
and  devotes  most  of  his 
attention  to  this  branch 
of  tbe  business.  Mr. 
Geo.  M.  Cleland  is  one 
of  the  finest  carriage 
builders  iu  the  land 
and  personally  superin- 
tends all  work  in  that 
line.  He  is  a  native  of 
New  England  while  Mr. 
Neder  bails  from  Ohio. 
Tbe  latter  has  been  a 
resident  of  Salt  Lake 
for  twenty-one  years, 
and  is  one  of  tbe  beat 
known  business  men 
in  the  city.  The  manu- 
facturing facilities  of  the 
firm  are  complete,  em- 
bracing all  tbe  latest 
improvements  applica- 
ble to  tbe  business,  and 
every  convenience  that 
can  be  brought  to  bear 
to  facilitate  or  improve 
productions.  Skilful  ami 
experienced  artisan* 
only,  are  employed  and 
the  work  turned  out  at 
this  establishment  com- 
mands a  wide  preference 
in  trade,  on  account  of 
it*  excellent  character 
snd  reasonable  priced. 
All  orders  are  tilled  with 
promptness,  and  despatch  and  satisfaction  guaranteed  in  all 
cases.  Tbe  enterprise  M  one  of  considerable  magnitude  and 
exercises  a  moat  potent  influence  for  good  upon  the  general 
welfare  and  prosperity  of  the  community.  The  proprietors  are 
gentlemen  of  high  reputation.  Mr.  Cleland  was  for  many 
yean  connected  with  tbe  Rrewster  Carriage  Company  who  are 
manufacturer*  and  builders  of  the  finest  carriage*  in  the 
w.,rld.  and  was  with  this  film  when  it  received  the  gold  medal 
at  tbe  Paris  Kxpocition  for  the  U  Ht  diwplny  of  gocds.  He  w** 
also  with  Minks  *  Johnson  for  home  tune,  who  are  known  a* 
the  largest  carriai:>' ImilderH  in  (he  New  Kiiglaml  States,  and 
are  successor*  to  \\'O.H|H  Uros.  who  ranked  among  the  greatest 
manufacturer*  in  the  country.  With  In-  practical  knowledge 
and  skill  in  the  carriage- making  line  it  may  U-  predicted  » itn  n 
degree  of  oertaiiuty  that  the  I'nion  Carnage  and  Wagon  Works 
will  continue  to  grow  and  in  tbe  near  future,  be  one  of  the 
Urgent  nnd  most  mi  corns  fill  institutions  of  tbe  kind  in  tbe 
• 


49 


ZION'S  CO-OPERATIVE  MERCANTILE 
INSTITUTION. 

Standing  prominently  at  the  head  of  the  great  commercial 
houses  of  Salt  Lake,  is  the  Extensive  and  Veteran  Establish- 
ment that  forms  the  heading  of  this  sketch.  This  great  insti- 
tution has  claims  upon  the  attention  of  the  reviewer  of  the 
business  interests  of  Salt  Lake  that  are  paramount  to  all  others 
by  reason  of  its  magnitude  and  the  influence  it  has  had  and 
still  has  in  developing  the  rescources  of  Utah  and  advancing 
the  commercial  interests  of  Salt  Lake.  The  high  character 
earned  by  twenty  years  of  honorable  business  enterprise,  the 
great  resources  and  facilities  accumulated  and  acquired  during 
that  time,  the  experience  of  the  wants  of  the  trade,  gained  by 
a  long  observation  of  its  requirements, 
and  the  energy,  business  ability  and 
liberality,  that  characterize  all  oper- 
ations of  the  house,  command  for  it 
the  most  conspicuous  and  honored 
position  among  all  the  mercantile 
institutions  of  Utah.  This  great  es- 
tablishment was  founded  on  the  plane 
of  broad,  liberal  ideas  with  the  view 
of  bringing  the  cost  of  the  necessities 
of  life  down  to  a  basis  of  reasonable 
prices.  There  is  an  old  maxim  com- 
monly current  in  trade  of  "  Live  and 
Let  Live."  This  corporation,  how- 
ever, thought  that  they  could  improve 
upon  this  old  saying  and  adopted  the 
motto  of  "  Live  and  Help  to  Live," 
and  that  the  same  has  been  a  decided 
improvement  thousands  of  the  people 
of  Utah  testify  to-day  in  broad  and 
uumistaken  terms.  The  institution 
to-day  stands  head  and  shoulders 
above  every  other  line  of  business  in 
the  territory  in  magnitude  and  popu- 
larity. The  organization  was  origin- 
ally effected  with  a  capital  stock  of 
1500,000,  the  stock-holders  comprising 
the  most  influential  men  of  Salt  Lake. 
The  city  was  then  nothing  but  a  village 
but  the  wants  of  its  people  were  many 
and  the  supply  was  limited.  Money 
was  scarce  and  articles  of  necessity 
were  dear.  These  public  spirited  men 
realized  that  something  had  to  be 
done  to  relieve  the  pressure  upon  the 
people.  They  banded  themselves  and 
their  capital  together  and  paid  half-a- 
million  dollars  in  cash  to  establish 
the  enterprise  and  buy  goods.  By 
this  means  the  necessities  were  pur- 
chased at  a  lower  figure  than  could  be 
obtained  on  the  credit  system,  and  the 
consumer  received  the  benefit  of  low 
prices.  I'rior  to  the  establishment  of 
this  enterprise,  the  pioneers  of  '47  had 
blazed  the  way  to  civilization  and 
progress  to  a  large  extent  by  the  open- 
ing of  stores  and  mercantile  houses, 
some  of  which  are  institutions  of  con- 
siderable magnitude,  and  amply  able 
to  supply  the  people  with  all  necessary 
goods  in  time  of  fair  crops  and  al- 
though there  was  at  no  time  in  the 
history  of  the  settlement  of  Salt 
Lake,  any  immexliate  danger  of  a 
famine,  the  country  was  sparsely 
settled.  Cultivation  of  the  soil 
was  limited,  transportation  facilities 
were  of  a  primitive  nature,  and  the 
vast  house  served  to  allay  any 
arisen  in  the  minds  of  the  pople 
ity  of  the  necessities  of  life  and 


establishment  in  Salt  Lake  the  company  has  reached  out  the 
powerful  arms  and  located  branches  at  Ogden,  Provo,  Logan 
Utah  and  Idaho  Falls,  Id.,  all  of  whom  transact  an  enormous  bus- 
iness annually.  The  institution  is  located  in  a  large  and  magnifi- 
cent iron  front,  3-story  and  basement  building,  100x318  feet,  and 
containing  in  all  12,000  square  feet.  The  factory  is  a  four-story 
and  basement  structure  50x165,  and  provided  with  four  boilers 
of  eighty-horse  power  each,  and  two  engines  of  100-horse  power. 
The  factory  has  a  capacity  of  500  pair  of  boots  and  shoes,  and 
fifty  dozen  overalls  daily.  The  drug  department  is  separate 
from  the  main  establishment  and  is  30x120  feet  in  dimensions, 
and  filled  with  the  largest  and  best  selected  stock  to  be  found 
anywhere  in  the  country.  An  elevator  of  the  most  modern 
construction,  which  costs  $5,000,  runs  the  main  establishment 


/ION'S  CO-OPERATIVE  MERCANTILE  INSTITUTION. 


establishment    of  this 
fears    that    may  have 
regarding    the    scare- 
infused     new      vigor 

ItV  %JL  I  in-    JJ^UOOOIUIWSJ          "*          ».»~  .—          a»J»MW~  —  J       1 

and  life  into  the  hearts  of  all  by  plaacing  Salt  Lake  and  her 
population  beyond  the  possibilities  of  want.  The  progress  ( 
this  institutionhas  been  remarkable.  Inch  by  inch,  and  step 
by  step,  it  has  ascended  the  ladder  of  commercial  fame  until 
now  with  a  stock  of  one  million  two  hundred  and  fifty  thousand 
dollars,  and  with  annual  sales  of  over  four  million  dollars,  its 
stockholders  can  look  down  from  the  high  pedestals  of  mercan- 
tile Superiority  upon  the  grand  and  beautiful  work  which  their 
great  enterprise  has  accomplished.  In  addition  to  the  1 


huge 


and  runs  to  all  departments  except  the  drug  store,  thus  facili- 
tating the  transaction  of  business,  and  providing  for  the  com- 
fort of  patrons.  The  establishment  supplies  nearly,  if  not  all 
the  necessities  of  life,  and  a  majority  of  the  luxuries  also,  and 
is  the  most  complete  in  all  its  details  and  arrangements  that 
could  be  conceived.  Every  department  is  perfect  in  itself  and 
presided  over  by  competent  chiefs  with  an  able  corps  of  assis- 
tants. In  this  vast  institution  is  employed  three  hundred  men 
and  women,  and  the  pay-roll  amounts  annually  to  nearly  two 
hundred  and  fifty  thousand  dollars.  The  (twenty-second)  an- 
nual statement  of  April  1,  1891,  set  forth  by  this  corporation 
shows  the  resources  of  the  earne  to  be  $2.311.940.78,  with 
total  cash  receipts  for  the  year  of  $4,688,E93.E9.  Adividtndof 


50 


three  per  cent,  is  [declared  quarterly  and  paid.'to  tbe^stock- 
holders. 

The  officers  of  the  corporation  are:  Wilford  Woodruff, 
President;  Motes  Thatcher,  Vice- President;  T.  O.  Webber, 
Secretary,  and  A.  W.  Carlson,  Treasurer,  all  of  whom  are 
among  the  most  prominent  and  best  known  men  in  the  Terri- 
tory. The  Board  of  Directors  consists  of  such  n.tluential  men 
as  Oeo.  Q.  Cannon,  Joseph  F.  Smith.  II.  .1.  Grand,  John  Sharp, 
Oeo.  Romney,  J.  It.  Winder, H.  Pinwoodey,  P.  T.  Farnsworth, 
.1  K.  Barnes,  W.  H.  Rowe,  and  John  II.  Smith.  Several  of 
these  gentlemen  have  held  the  highest  positions  within  the  gift 
of  the  people  of  the  city,  and  one  of  them  has  represented  for 
many  years  the  people  of  Utah  in  the  halls  of  the  National 


The  General  Superintendent  of  this  vast  business,  Mr.  T.  O. 
Webber,  is  a  quiet,  unassuming  gentleman,  calm  and  placid 
amid  all  tie  bnstle  and  excitement  incident  to  the  daily  trans- 
action of  such  an  enormous  business,  is  polite  alike  to  patrons 
and  his  subordinates,  and  possesses  all  the  characteristics  that 
distinguish  a  real  gentle- 
man from  the  ordinary 
class  of  men.  That  he 
is  a  man  of  marked  abil- 
ity in  the  commercial  and 
financial  community  is 
plainly  attested  by  the 
successful  management 
of  this  immense  corpor- 
ation. Mr.  Webber  is  also 
prominently  identified 
with  a  number  of  other 
substantial  institutions  in 
the  city,  being  a  director 
of  the  /ion  Savings  Hank 
and  Trust  Company, 
Home  Life,  and  Home 
l-'ire  Insurance  Com- 
panies, and  President  of 
the  Benefit  Building 
Society.  In  the  manage- 
ment of  the  business  Mr. 
Webber  is  ably  assisted 
by  Mr.  W.  H.  Howe,  who 
is  a  man  of  great  com- 
mercial ability,  promi- 
nently and  well-known 
all  over  the  Territory,  and 
ia  a  director  in  the  State 
Hank,  and  ISeuelit  lluild- 
ing  Society. 

Taken  in  its  entirety 
the  /.  C.  M .  I-  presents  a 
combination  of  capital 
and  stock,  and  a  galaxy 
of  such  prominent  officers 
and  directors,  as  to  place 
it  upon  the  highest  ped- 
estal of  commercial  fame, 
entitling  it  to  rank  among 
the  highest  and  wealt  h  11*1 
organizations  that  exist 
ii  [H>n  the  broad  face  of  the 
Globe.  Its  Stockholders 
are  to  be  found  all 
through  ('tali,  Nevada, 
and  other  Western  States 
and  Territories.  Some 
are  also  to  be  found  in 
New  York  ami  the  New 
England  States,  and  its  fame  as  a  great  institution  baa  gone 
abroad  in  all  ths  land. 


.  H.  &  J. 


I  IHiMXS  i.     \\t  l:Hr  II    -    ;  •    /.  (  .  M.I. 


B.  M .  JONES. 

Among  the  practical  inventions  of  the  age — and  second  in 
importance  •  «rs— are  those  known  a«   Kleclric  Light- 

ing, the  Klerlnc  Railway  and  Klwtrio  Tranmniision  of  Power. 
These  stand  side  by  side  among  scientific  improvements  and 
discoveries  with  the  Electric  Telegraph,  the  Klectric  Tele- 
phone, the  Osnerating  and  Application  of  Steam  and  other 
great  trophies  which  genius  has  wrested  from  nature's  store* 

bowk 


Without  going  into  detail*  as  to  the  peculiarities  of  these      to  every  branch  of  human  industry  will  mark  Jones  I- 
useful  systems,  the  editor  of  this  work  beg*  leave  to  submit.      Supply  Hour*  as  on*  snotigtbe  leading  commercial  enterprises 


Jones,  to  whom  Salt  Lake  City  is  largely  indebted  for  her  local 
passenger  traffic  over  the  systems  of  electric  railways  through 
the  various  streets  of  the  city,  aggregating  more  than  sixty 
miles. 

1  Mr.  Jones  is  the  leading  contractor  for  the  construction  of 
electric  street  railways,  electric  light  and  power  plants,  com- 
plete in  all  departments. 

To  him  is  due  the  credit  for  the  excellent  workings  of  the 
Central  Edison  Station  lit  Laramie,  Wyoming  ;  also  at  Evim- 
ston,  Wyoming;  at -Park  City,  Utah;  tin-  Kdison  Light  at  Salt 
Lake  City;  the  Isolated  Edit-on  Station  in  the  Union  Depot 
at  Ogden,  and  other  small  installations,  together  with  the 
Electric  Railway  at  But te  City,  Montana,  and  a  portion  of  the 
Klectric  Railway  at  Helena,  Montana. 

All  of  the  above  electrical  installations,  including  the  roads 

of  both  Salt  Lake  Street  Railway  Companies,  have  been  done 

under  R.  M.  Jones'  personal  directions,  and  under  contracts 

from  the  several  local  companies  directly  with  him. 

Mr.  Jones  has  been  in  Salt  Lake  only  about  two  years,  but 

is  a  thoroughly  west- 
ern man,  and  ia  re- 
cognized as  a  practical 
mechanic  of  su  perior  abi  1- 
ity,  the  successful  work- 
ing of  all  the  fore-meu- 
1  plants  furnishing 
BullK'ient  evidence  of  the 

(Statement. 

His  field  of  operations 
covers  a  large  territory 
and  is  constantly  extend- 
ing. In  addition  to  his 
business  as  contractor  for 
construction  —  and  as  a 
necessary  adjunct  there 
to — he  has  installed  him- 
self in  the  massive  Hooper 
Block,.  25  East  First 
Smith  street,  where,  in  a 
room  30x100  feet,  with 
basement,  he  is  carrying 
the  most  completedisplsy 
of  electrical  supplies  west 
of  Chicago,  and  is  fully 
prepared  to  meet  all  de- 
mands upon  him  at  rut,  • 
more  favorable  than  can 
be  had  elsewhere.  His 
stock  of  motors  ami  gen- 
erators, from  twent>  -live 
down  to  quarter  horse 
power  ia  ample  for  all 
current  demands; and  his 
stock  of  bare  copper  and 
insulated  wire  of  all  sizes 
iiinl  kinds  required  in 
railway  and  electric  light 
c:inst diction  and  repairs 
i  wires  of 

high  iiiFiilation  for  hoiise- 
wiring  purposes.  His  dis- 
play of  electroliers  and 
combination  fixtures, 
also  the  finest  glass- 
waref  or  lixt  lire  trimmings 
ie  of  the  best,  and 
in  complete  variety. 
He  also  carries  in  Mock  a 
complete  line  of  bouse 

supplies  and  electrical  test  instruments  of  the  highest  grade 

manufactured. 

He  has  in  the  last  few  months  obtained  U.  S.  patents 
•  .'s'  InMilating  Crossing,  Junes'  Trolley  Line  nml  Feed 
Wire,  Circuit  Breaker,  and  Jones'  Trolley,  all  of  which  inven- 
tions were  necesritim  fiiggtsted  in  the  sucreuful  prorrrutit  n 
of  his  work,  no  like  appliances  liavii  g  been  furmrheil  l.y  other 
inventors  that  fully  met  the  requirements  of  the  service. 

success  of  the  venture  in  a  general  electric  lupply  estab 
lishment  of  such  pro)  ortions  in  Salt  Luke  to  m<  el  the  demands 
of  tlie  wide  range  tributary  to  this  gteat  inter  mountain,  mid 
continent  city,  in  already  (insured. 

Tbs  evergrowing  demand  for  applications  of  electric  » 
to  everv  branch  of  human  industry  will  mark  Jones'  Electric 


tor  the  information  of  its  readers,  • 


to  Mr.  R.  M.      of  SaJt  LakeC.u 


51 


THE  LONDON  TAILORING  COMPANY. 

The  special  branches  of  commercial  industry  pursued  by 
the  dealers  in  merchant  tailoring  goods  and  kindred  supplies 
are  of  such  importance,  and  withal,  are  BO  conducive  and  neces- 
sary to  the  industrial  advancement  of  the  community  as  to  be 
deserving  of  special  mention.  Among  the  firms  prominently 
engaged  in  this  line  of  trade  is  the  London  Tailoring  Company, 
located  in  elegant  and  commodious  quarters  at  53  West  Second 
South  Street.  They  occupy  as  a  sales  and  show-room  a  space 
18x60,  and  have  five  rooms  as  a  work-shop,  in  which  twenty-two 
skilled  workmen  are  constantly  employed.  The  company  is  an 
incorporated  one  with  a  capital  of  $15,000.  The  officers  are: 
M.  M.  Allan,  President  and  Treasurer;  A.  E.  Bean,  Vice-Pres- 
ident and  Manager,  and  J.  W.  Heywood,  Secretary.  The  bus- 
iness of  the  company  has  prospered  to  such  a  large  extent  that 
it  will  soon  be  necessary  to  increase  the  capital  stock  and  em- 
ploy additional  workmen.  The  company  has  a  patronage  all 
over  Utah  and  Idaho,  and  the  work  turned  out  has  a  just  and 
enviable  reputation  for 
excellence.  They  carry  a 
fine  line  of  domestic  and 
imported  goods,  which 
they  make  up  at  very 
reasonable  prices.  Mr. 
M.  M.  Allan,  President 
and  Treasurer,  is  an  ex- 
pert in  the  merchant 
tailoring  business.  He 
became  one  of  the  part- 
ners of  this  concern  in 
August,  1891,  and  his  ex- 
perience in  the  clothing 
business  makes  him  a 
valuable  acquisition  to 
the  company. 

Mr.  Allan  was  born  in 
Texas,  and  removed  in 
early  life  to  Kentucky. 
From  thence  he  went  to 
Kansas  City  and  conduc- 
ted a  collection  agency, 
known  as  the  H.  H.  Craig 
Law  A  Collection  Agency, 
of  which  he  was  manager 
and  proprietor. 

Under  his  able  super- 
vision  the  business 
rapidly  increased  to  such 
proportions  that  it  was 
soon  necessary  to  estab- 
lish branch  offices  in  St. 
Joe,  Omaha  and  Denver. 
Mr.  Allan  remained  at  the 
head  of  the  above  institu- 
tion for  six  years,  when 
he  became  identified  with 
larg£  wholesale  clothing 
houses  of  Chicago,  and 
was,  for  a  longtime, their 
representative  in  various 
parts  of  the  West.  He 
came  to  Salt  Lake  City 
in  the  spring  of  1891. 

During  Mr.  Allan's 
sojourn  in  Kansas  City 
he  formed  a  wide  circle  of 
friends  and  acquaintances 
and  pained  a  very  popular  place  auiong  them. 

Mr.  Bean,  the  manager  and  vice-president,  is  also  a  skilled 
man  in  his  profession,  and  for  many,  years  carried  on  a  large 
establishment  of  his  own  in  Kansas  City.  He  is  thoroughly 
practical  and  devotes  his  personal  attention  to  all  the  details 
of  the  business. 

The  secretary,  Mr.  Heywood,  is  an  active  business  man,  of 
good  address,  intelligent,  and  easy  in  conversation,  both  of  a 
business  and  social  nature. 


guests  can  live  at  a  moderate  expense  is  the  St.  Elmo,  271  to 
279  Maine  St.  Cor.  Third  South.  The  house  was  founded  in 
1884,  the  present  proprietors  taking  charge  in  1889.  It  has 
had  a  remarkable  run  of  success  ever  since  its  opening.  The 
hotel  is  a  three  story  brick  structure  100x75  feet  in  dimension. 
All  their  rooms  are  large  and  well  ventilated  and  iupplied  with 
all  the  modern  conveniences  for  comfort.  The  house  has  also  one 
large  parlor  which  was  fitted  up  with  a  special  adaption  to  the 
wants  of  guests.  The  hostelry  is  conducted  on  the  European 
plan,  a  large  restaurant  being  one  of  the  important  auxili- 
aries of  the  same,  where  the  public  can  be  supplied  with  choice 
edibles  at  reasonable  rates.  The  proprietors  of  this  establish- 
ment, Messrs.  P.  Elmendorff  &  Co.  hail  from  Colorado  and 
have  been  residents  of  Utah  for  two  years.  They  are  thoroughly 
practical  men  in  all  the  duties  that  pertain  to  their  avocation, 
and  enjoy  in  consequence  the  full  confidence  and  esteem  of 
the  traveling  public.  In  all  the  public  places  of  entertainment 
in  Salt  Lake,  where  generous  accommodations  are  afforded 
the  St.  Elmo  Hotel  occupies  a  leading  position  and  is  justly 

entitled  to  the  partronage 
which  is  so  liberally  be- 
stowed upon  it.  The 
genial  landlords  are  ever 
ready  to  welcome  those 
lesiring  to  stop  with  them 
and  always  take  great 
pleasure  in  supplying  the 
wants  of  patrons. 


Photo  by  8.  &  3. 


WM.  H.  HOWE,  Asst.  Supt.  Z.  C.  M.  I. 


ST.    ELMO    HOTEL. 

The  hotel  business  of  any  city  is  in  a  large  measure  depend- 
ent upon  the  traveling  public  for  success  and  good  hotel  accom- 
modations are  therefore  in  great  demand  in  consequence. 
Among  a  number  of  good  hotels  in  Salt  Lake  City  at  which 


PURSELL'S 
LIVERY  &  BOARD- 
ING STABLES. 

There  is  no  class  of 
business  in  which  the 
people  of  a  city  take  more 
pride  than  a  first-class 
livery  stable, where, when- 
ever their  friends  come  to 
visit  them,  thev  can  find 
a  suitable  outfit  that  for 
style,  safety  and  speed 
is  not  surpassed  any- 
where. Such  a  place  is 
the  one  under  discussion, 
located  at  39  W.  Second 
South  street,  or  telephone 
No.  39.  It  is  in  the  busi- 
ness portion  of  the  city,  is 
well  arranged  and  first- 
class  in  every  respect. 
Horses,  carriages,  bug- 
gies, and  saddle  horses 
are  ready  day  and  night 
for  the  service  of  its  pat- 
rons. The  enterprise  was 
inaugurated  three  years 
ago  by  Mr.  J.  N.  Pursell, 
and  has  had  a  very  liberal 
patronage  since  its  incep- 
tion. He  occupies  a  large 
and  commodious  build- 
ing 30x200  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, with  a  capacity  of 
stabling  one  hundred 
head  of  horses.  He  keeps 
some  of  the  finest  drivers 
and  saddle  horses  that 
ever  cut  dirt  on  the  soil  of  Utah,  and  no  better  horses  are  to  be 
found  in  any  other  livery  establishment  in  the  Territory.  His 
buggies  and  carriages  are  of  the  best  make  and  modern  con- 
struction, and  he  has  them  in  abundance.  He  makes  a  specialty 
of  keeping  fine  drivers  and  saddle  horses,  while  his  turnouts 
are  acknowledged  to  be  equal  to  any  in  the  city,  and  in  many 
cases  superior.  Mr.  Pursell  is  an  lowan  by  birth,  and  in  1866 
went  to  Montana  where  for  two  years  he  was  engaged  in  min- 
ing and  ranching  with  various  success.  Subsequently  he  re- 
moved to  Utah  and  settled  at  Corrinne  where  he  engaged  in  the 
livery  business  for  several  years.  Afterwards  he  returned  to  his 
native  state  where  he  remained  until  1888,  when  he  came  to 
Salt  Lake  and  embarked  in  his  present  business,  in  which  he 
has  been  very  successful.  Mr.  Pursell  is  an  industrious,  enter- 
prising citizen.  Those  desiring  good  rigs  should  not  fail  to 
visit  his  stables,  where  they  will  meet  with  courteous  attention 
and  reasonable  rates. 


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G   F.  CULMER   &   BROS 

The  growth  of  any  city  depends  in  a  large  degree  upon  the 
character  and  extent  of  her  business  houses,  and  the  quality 
and  amount  of  energy  and  vitality  of  the  men  controlling  the 
same.  No  city  in  the  world  ever  rose  to  a  position  of  commer- 
cial superiority  that  did  not  owe  the  credit  of  such  position  to 
the  men  within  her  limits.  A  broad  and  liberal  use  of  the 
talent  that  God  has  so  generously  vouchsafed  to  man  is  the 


1'i.i.r.,  li>  Shil'liT. 


(iKl).    K.  CI   I.MKK 


only  way  in  which  a  city  ran  ever  Attain  to  mercantile  pros- 
perity and  greatness.  Narrow  minded  men  never  accomplished 
anything  for  the  good  of  a  country.  A  ten  cent  piece  is  so  big 
with  them  that  they  cannot  see  a  dollar  behind  it.  It  is  the 
grand,  noble i  thought  ful  business  mao,  with  a  full  sense  of  the 
powers  within  him  and  a  trusting  confidence  in  the  future  of  the 
city  of  hid  choice,  that  pushes  her  onward  ami  upward  the  ladder 
of  fame  and  grandeur  until  the  top  round  i«  reached.  Success  is 
the  guerdon  for  which  all  men  toil,  and  although  they  often  labor 


on,  comparatively  in  the  dark,  without  one  ray  of  light  to  illu- 
minate the  semi-darkness  of  commercial  poverty;  yet  to  men 
who  have  the  pluck  and  pertinacity  to  hold  on,  there  will  come 
ere  long,  the  bright  golden  sunshine  of  prosperity  and  they 
will  gather  a  harvest  of  shining  dollars  and  better  still,  per- 
petuate a  monnmeut  of  honorable  enterprise  and  gratitude  in  t lie 
hearts  of  mankind.  There  are  some  grand  enterprises  in  Salt 
Luke.  Enterprises  that  reflect  credit  upon  tli>'  city,  and  that 
redound  to  the  honor  of  the  originators  and  projectors.  There 
are  bright  intelligent  business  men  within  her  territory  that 
have,  with  a  full  faith  in  her  future,  not  only  invested  their 
money  in  commercial  pursuits,  but  iu  addition,  have  erected 
costly  and  magnificent  blocks  which  stand  as  a  substantial 
guarantee  of  their  confidence  in  the  community  which  they 
have  selected  as  a  home.  Such  men  as  these,  are  the  ones 
who  Imilii  up  a  city.  They  exemplify  the  old  adage  that 
"actions  speak  louder  than  words"  to  its  fullest  extent  and 
are  the  most  influential  factors,  in  all  combinations  that  go  to 
make  up  a  great  city.  The  gentlemen  composing  the  firm, 
which  beads  this  article,  are  men  that  Salt  Lake  City  nun 
well  be  proud  of,  and  are  types  of  the  order  that  we  have  des- 
cribed above.  Their  business  is  one  of  the  largest  and  most 
extensive  of  any  character  whatever  in  all  the  city.  In  addi- 
tion to  being  wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in  paints,  oils,  var- 
nishes, window  glass,  and  art  glass,  they  are  manufacturers  of 


Photo  br  HM|.I>T. 


II    L.  A.C1  l. MI. 


w    M    <  l  i. MM: 

mirrors  and  show  case*,  and  workers  in  art  and  stained  glass. 
They  carry  a  stock  of  ftJO.OOO  and  send  goods  to  Malm.  \V\»in- 
ing,  Colorado,  Montana  and  Nevada,  their  annual  sales  amount  - 
ing  to  fliOO.OOO.  They  have  a  large  three-story  Imck  factor} 
and  store  on  Commercial  avenue  where  sixteen  skilled  workmen 
are  constantly  employed  in  t  urningont  goods.the  excellent  i|iuili- 
tie*  of  which,  lilLVelMM.n  pul>licl\  ncknowled  all  over  the  wect- 
t-rii  coiintr}.  in  a  solid  and  nulwtantial  manner.  The} 
nunilwr  of  traveling  men  on  the  road,  and  the  firm  transm-tn 
the  largest  nnsincsH  in  its  line  of  any  other  enterprise  in  t  lie 
Territory.  In  addition  to  the  alxne  liiisines«  the  Culmer  Hn*. 
are  owners  and  prnpni'torsof  the  \Veotern  '  *  .rks.uliich 

manufacture  galvanized  iron  work  of  ••• .  «T\  description.  One 
special  feature  of  thin  manilfncture  U-mg  improved  metallic 
sky-lights,  which  are  taking  the  lead  above  all  others  in  Salt 
Lake  I  'it\.  In  this  <!••;  art  input  they  employ  twent} -fix*  work- 
man and  do  the  Urgent  IHIMIU-M.  of  tins  character  in  all  the 
WMt  They  are  mlso  inter. *(.•.!  in  and  are  tlw  practical  o»  IHTK 
of  "The  WamUih  Asphaltiiin  Comp»ny's"  mines  sitiiHtc.1  in 

th«t   Wamtrli    .MoiintniiiH.   the  deposits  of  which  are   tli ih 

<inmin    America    that    are   cnmponxd  of  Anplialtii-  I. in.. 
•II  others  being  Bituminous  vnn.l-i.  .lr|-*it»  closely 

r«»Ciniblnlhnonli  lirnt    I  \  ..I.I..  Travprn  and  SeyKW>l,  of  S-> 
1  in. I,  and  are  said  Ux  b*  prmctically  inexhaiiHtilile.     Krom  otd.-t 
.  furnish  the  material    for   supplying  the 
paving  not  only  for  the  inter-mountain  country,  luit.  iiirwt  of  thr 


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Western  States  and  Territories,  and  are  engaged  at  present 
in  filling  extensive  contracts  for  paving  the  streets  of  Salt 
Lake  City. 

They  are  also  the  principal  owners  in  the  Wasatch  Marble 
Quarries,  which  comprise  a  phenomenal  deposit  of  excellent 
white  marble,  but  which  is  at  present  top  remote  from  trans- 
portation to  be  utilized,  though  it  will  in  the  near  future  be 
placed  upon  the  market.  They  are  also  editors  and  proprietors 
of  "The  Journal  of  Commerce"  a  publication  devoted  to  the 
mining,  wholesale,  financial  and  manufacturing  interests  of 
Utah.  This  paper  is  regularly  mailed  to  the  Boards  of  Trade 
and  financial  institutions  throughout  the  United  States,  and 
has  accomplished  a  wonderful  powpr  of  good  in  showing  the 
advantages  possessed  by  this  great  Territory.  The  brothers 
are  the  owners  of  the  handsome  Calmer  Block  on  1st  South 

street  which  is  recog- 
nized as  an  architectural 
beauty  of  the  finest  va- 
riety. It  is  a  massive 
and  elaborate  structure 
five  stories  in  height,  and 
built  of  brick  and  stone. 
The  elegant  store  room 
of  this  building  is  oc- 
cupied by  the  great  dry 
goods  house  of  K.  K. 
Thomas,  while  the 
ninety-two  offices  above 
are  occupied  by  lawyers, 
doctors,  and  real  estate 
men.  This  building  is 
fitted  up  with  steam 
heaters  of  the  most 
modern  pattern, supplied 
with  a  safe  and  rapid 
passenger  elevator, 
equipped  with  electric 
lights,  and  is  in  all  re- 
spects a  modern  building.  They  also  own  the  Culmer- Ken  nett 
block  a  flue  three-story  structure  on  1st  South  near  Main 
street.  This  building  is  occupied  by  various  lines  of  business 
and  is  a  credit  in  its  mode  of  construction  and  finish  to  the 
city,  and  a  standing  monument  to  the  enterprise  of  its  owners. 
Among  the  recent  important  and  promising  operations  of  the 
Culmer  Bros,  is  the  development  and  energetic  working  of  the 
pure  gum  asphaltuni  mines  at  1'ariette  in  Eastern  Utah, 
owned  and  controlled  by  tbe.Salt  Lake  Gilsonite  Company,  of 
which  the  Culmer  Bros,  are  principal  stockholders.  The 
material  as  taken  from  these  mines  runs  over  99  per  cent,  pure, 
being  the  purest  hydro-carbon  produced  in  the  world.  An  analy- 
sis shows  it  to  contain  elements  as  follows: 

Carbon 78.00 

Hydrogen —  - 11.00 

Oxygen... 8.00 

Nitrogen.. - 2.40 

Ash.. — —      .40 

Total r 99-80 

The  vein  is  several  miles  long,  being  a  perpendicular  fissure 
about  two  feet  in  width.  The  depth  is  unknown,  but  it  cuts 
through  a  country  rock  of  dull  yellow  sandstone  of  horizontal 
stratification.  The  article  is  variously  known  in  science  as 
intahite,  gilsonite  and  grahamite.  but  it  is  in  reality  simply 
and  absolutely  pure  asphaltum,  jet  black  and  brittle  and  wholly 
soluble  in  turpentine  and  benzine.  The  material  is  shipped 
from  Price  Station  on  Rio  Grande  Western  to  all  points  in  the 
United  States  where  it  is  a  staple  in  demand  for  the  manufac- 
ture of  black  japans  and  asphaltum  varnishes. 

The  Mountain  Stone  Company  of  which  G.  F.  Culmer  is  Pres- 
ident, and  H.  L.  A.  Culmer,  Secretary  and  Treasurer,  operates 
four  quarries  of  sandstone,  about  thirty  miles  from  Salt  Lake 
mid  on  the  line  of  the  Utah  Central  Railway.  The  active 
management  of  this  enterprise  is  in  the  hands  of  Mr.  W.  H. 
Jonnings.  The  stone  is  of  pink  and  white  formation  and  is 
admirably  adapted  for  flagging  purposes,  a  large  quantity  of 
which  has  already  been  put  down  on  the  streets  of  Salt  Lake. 
The  product  of  the  White  stone  quarry  resembles  in  a  very- 
great  degree  that  of  the  Fort  Collins.  Colorado  stone,  but  is 
superior  in  many  respects  to  the  same.  All  the  stone  pro- 
duced from  these  quarries  is  dense  in  character  even  in  frac- 
ture, and  exceedingly  strong  and  kind  to  the  tool.  The  flagging 
of  the  future,  in  Salt  Lake  will  no  doubt  be  largely  composed 
of  this  material  as  the  merits  of  these  quarries  are  coming 
into  more  favorable  notice  every  day.  The  company  employ 
from  ninety  to  one  hundred  men  in  their  various^ operations, 
and  the  output  averages  five  cars  per  day.  The  Culmer 


Bros,  and  M,r.  W.  H.  Jennings  are  also  operating  a  quarry  of 
very  fine  soft  steel  gray  sandstone  at  Kyune  on  the  R.  G.  W. 
road  which  is  said  to  be  of  excellent  character  by  all  who  have 
examined  it.  They  are  also  engaged  in  developing  and  opera- 
ting coal  mines,  and  clay  deposits,  with  good  results.  The 
brothers  have  spent  a  great  deal  of  time  and  money  in  develop- 
ing the  possibilites  for  the  manufacture  of  Carbonate  of  Soda, 
from  the  sulphates  of  soda  deposited  in  large  quantities  every 
winter  on  the  shores  of  the  great  Salt  Lake.  The  results  of 
theseexperiments  have  proven  the  entire  feasibility  of  the  enter- 
prise, but  the  magnitude  of  the  undertaking  is  such  that  it  will 
require  the  investment  of  several  hundred  thousand  dollars, 
and  they  are  not  yi-t  prepared  to  devote  their  time  and  means  to 
the  development  of  this  one  of  Utah's  most  important  resources. 
The  Ciilmer  Bros,  are  gentlemen  of  unusual  business  ability, 
possessed  of  characteristics  of  unquestionable  honor  and  liber- 
ality, which  coupled  with  their  well  known  enterprise  have 
gained  for  them  the  respect  of  the  community  and  confidence 
of  the  trade.  Such  establishments  and  such  men  give  reputa- 
tion to  a  city,  and  add  materially  to  her  progress  and  pros- 
perity. Mr.  Wm.  H.  Culmer  is  a  native  of  England  and  came 
to  the  United  States  in  1867  and  one  year  later  landed  in  Salt 
Lake  City,  where  he  has  ever  since  resided.  Mr.  Culmer  served 
as  an  apprentice  for  five  years  in  learning  the  carpenter  and 
painters'  trade  and  is  a  practical  man  in  both  lines.  In  1878, 
he  entered  the  service  of  G.  F.  Culmer  &  Co.  wholesale  grocers, 
as  saleman,  a  position  he  held  for  six  years,  when  he  became  a 
member  of  the  present  firm,  taking  the  road  in  its  interests, 
being  the  first  traveling  salesman  that  ever  went  out  in  the 
interests  of  a  Salt  Lake  house. 

In  1885  he  became  manager  of  the  several  industrial  enter- 
prises in  which  the  firm  was  interested,  and  is  at  present  general 
manager  of  the  paint,  oil  and  window  glass  department  and  of 
the  factory.  He  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Chamber  of 
Commerce,  and  a  director  in  the  Wasatoh  Asphalt  Company. 
He  is  a  man  of  recognized  business  abilities  and  a  gentleman, 
highly  esteemed  and  regarded  in  social  circles. 

Mr.  H.  L.  A.  Culmer  was  born  near  Canterbury,  England, 
and  came  to  America  in  1867,  and  in  1868  arrived  in  Salt  Lake, 
which  he  has  ever  since  made  his  home.  In  1872  he  became 
connected  with  the  wholesale  grocery  firm  of  Culmer  &  Com- 
pany, with  whom  be  remained  five  years.  This  line  of  business 
not  being  suited  to  his  taste  he  left  it  and  engaged  in  the  print- 
ing and  publishing  business,  pursuing  the  same  for  five  years. 
During  this  time  be  issued  the  first  Directory  and  Gazetteer  of 
Utah  ever  published,  and  which  proved  of  great  benefit  to  the 
entire  Territory.  He  also  edited  and  published  the  Utah 
Miner,  a  journal  devoted  to  the  mining  interests  of  the  Terri- 
tory, and  subsequently  started  the  Journal  of  Commerce,  of 
which  he  is  still  the  editor.  In  1881  he  was  admitted  into  part- 
nership with  the  present  firm,  of  which  he  has  been  one  of  its 
most  active  members  ever  since.  Mr.  Culmer  is  also  an  artist 
of  some  reputation,  having  several  times  taken  the  first  prize  at 
the  Territorial  Fair  for  best  painting  in  oil  of  Utah  scenery, 
and  also  first  prize  in  water  colors.  He  aleo  has  a  fine  reputa- 
tion as  a  descriptive  writer,  and  is  highly  thought  of  in  the 
social  spheres  of  life.  Mr.  Culmer  is  now  a  director  in  the 
National  Bank  of  the  Republic. 

Taken  in  all  its  entirety,  individually  and  collectively,  the 
firm  is  one  of  the  strongest  in  the  West,  and  has  done  as  much, 
if  not  more  than  any  other  concern  in  all  Salt  Lake  in  advanc- 
ing her  interests  and  in  developing  the  resources  of  the  Terri- 
tory, and  is  deserving  of  all  the  commendation  we  can  give  it. 

Mr.  G.  P.  Culmer,.  the  head  member  of  the  firm,  is  well 
known  throughout  Utah  as  an  enterprising  and  go-a-head  citi- 
zen as  well  as  a  sound  and  able  business  man.  It  is  through 
his  superior  judgment  and  keen  executive  guidance  that  all  the 
various  interests  and  departures  of  the  firm  have  been  brought 
to  a  successful  issue  and  established  on  a  firm  and  profitable 
bssis.  Mr.  G.  F.  Cnlmer  has  been  prominently  identified  with 
the  commercial  and  industrial  development  of  Utah  for  the  past 
twenty-five  years,  and  has  aided  very  materially  in  the  general 
work  of  advancement. 

He  is  president  of  the  Wasatch  Asphaltum  Company ;  pres- 
ident of  the  Mountain  Stone  Company  and  director  in  the  Salt 
Lake  Foundry  and  Manufacturing  Company;  also  director  in 
the  Salt  Lake  Soap  Company.  In  all  of  these  large  and  impor- 
tant companies  he  takes  an  active  part,  and  his  valuable  service 
and  counsel,  in  their  proper  direction  and  manipulation,  is 
esteemed  and  appreciated  by  all  co-officials. 

Mr.  Culmer  also  has  a  thorough  knowledge  of  both  .the  prac- 
tical and  scientific  principles  entering  into  the  mechanical  arts. 
He  is  an  expert  on  steam  power  and  appliances,  and  also  elec- 
tricity, and  his  advice  and  suggestions  are  widely  sought  after 
and  relied  upon  by  the  people  of  this  community. 


JENNINGS  &  CAINE. 

Kire  insurance  is  one  of  the  industries  carefully  looked 
after  in  Salt  Lake  and  vicinity.  Competition  has  estab- 
lished favorable  rates,  and  the  leading  companies 
of  the  Union  and  of  Knglaud,  as  well,  are  repre- 
sented here.  A  large  share  of  these  have  as  agents,  Jennings 
A  Came,  whose  insurance  of  fire  is  a  strong  factor  in  local 
business  affairs.  The  agency  was  established  in  1890  by  Isaac 
Jennings  and  Joseph  E.  Caine.  The  firm  represents  six  corn- 


California,  with  a  capital  of  $600,000,  assets  of  81,284,679.  A 
very  large  insurance  business  has  been  done  in  the  few  montlis 
in  which  the  new  agency  has  been  in  operation.  Mr.  Jen- 
nings is  in  the  stock  raising  business  and  is  also  interested  in 
mining.  He  has  a  herd  of  4.0110  head.  He  is  a  director  in  the 
Mammoth  Mining  Co.,  of  Tintic,  and  the  Yampa  at  ]iiiii;hiim. 
He  went  into  the  cattle  business  at  the  age  of  fifteen  years  and 
has  been  in  it  for  eighten  years.  His  total  shipments  will  IM 
about  6dO  steers  this  year. 

Mr.  C'aine,  though   he  does  not  pose  as  a  capitalist,  controls 


'    \M      ll.-irni   Hi.*  k. 


p*oim,tl>«  I'alatint-  Kir.-  limuraoc*  Company.  of  MancbMtor, 
Kngland,  with  •  capital  of  $•".,'••  Itaiding.  of  I'ennnyl- 

Mth  ii  pm,|ii|, capital  of  ftfjO.OOO  and  ameU  ? 
WMtorn  A«inn»ru-»».  of  I  ..rout...  with  n  |.i-i.l  u|,  eapitul  of  ('<i*i.- 
iNOand  aaM>ta  amounting  to  fl.Mni.nui;  i),..  Anirm'an.  of  New- 
ark. V  .1  .  with  mMi  amta  of  WWfM  and  •  rarplun  of  SI. 
«>4.HM  and  the  •K.fna.f.f  Iltirtford,  n  mpitalof  «4»0,000  MMU 
to  th«  «xt«nt  of  $lf),4.'.7,4!>7.  and  a  •urpliu  of  »H.ma,77f.,and  the 


mi. I  nmniignfl  a  niimlmr  of  tho  Inrgmt  |>r<i|xTtieH  in  Kail  Lake 
!!••  anil  IIIH  wife  own  it  half  interiHt  in  tin-  Hooper 
Kiiilding  anil  in  tin-  1  >y»r  HuiMing.  HII,|  in  addition  to  theM 
Mr.  Crniiie  luui  tin.  i-tirti-  './.in.  /,.  nianaueiniMit  i.f  otln-r  proper- 
tiMaggregHtint;  over  half  a  million  dollar*  in  vain*.  He  in  anon 
of  II...,  .l..|,n  T.  Caine,  the  present  delegate  to  CongreM  from 
I  'I,,!,. 


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AMERICAN  NATURAL  GAS  COMPANY. 

In  speaking  of  the  early  Mormon  settlers,  and  speculating 
as  to  their  reasons  for  selecting  this  particular  spot  out  of  the 
endless  stretch  of  country  then  uninhabited  and  at  their  com- 
mand, it  has  often  been  remarked,  that  here,  they  found 
gathered  together  within  one  small  radius,  a  combination  of 
resources  and  latent  wealth,  embracing  almost  everything  of 
value,  contributory  to  the  requirements  and  sustenance  of  man. 
That  this  supposition  is  well  founded  is  conclusively  authen- 
ticated by  the  fact  that  the  Tenitory  of  Utah  does  contain 
almost  every  element  of  intrinsic  worth  that  is  universally 
sought  after. 

Recent  discoveries  and  developments,  however,  establish 
the  existence  of  certain  natural  resources,  located  contiguous 
to  our  largest  centers  of  population  that  were  never  thought  of, 
or  even  suggested  to  thote  early  pioneers.  Tbeee  new  discov- 
eries consist  in  a  natural  production  of  such  vast  importance  to 
our  growth  and  welfare  as  to  practically  revolutionize  the 
source  of  supply  of  an  indispensable  adjunct  to  the  advance- 
ment of  civilization, 
viz.:  light  and  fuel; 
and  this  promised 
revolution  comes  to  us 
in  the  form  of  natural 
gas.  which  exists  at  a 
reasonable  depth  in 
inexhaustible  quanti- 
ties midway  between 
Ogdeu  and  Salt  Lake 
City.  The  tests,  ex- 
periments and  develop- 
ments are  thus  far  most 
gratifying,  and  make 
the  appropriation  of 
the  gas  for  practical 
use  in  both  cities  a 
feasible  undertaking. 

Kvidences  of  the 
existence  of  natural  gas 
in  the  vicinity  have 
been  noticed  for  a  long 
time,  and  it  has  even 
been  used  in  a  small  way 
by  near-by  residents, 
but  not  until  Prof.  VVrn. 
Lay,  a  geological  ex- 
pert from  Oil  City, 
Penn.,  visited  this  sec- 
tion and  pronounced, 
after  making  careful 
observations,  the  lay  of 
the  country  and  the 
iudicatious  to  be  almost 
identical  with  the 
famous  oil  and  gas 
fields  of  Pennsylvania 
had  any  serious  interest 
been  taken. 

Following  this  re- 
port, however,  a  com- 
pany was  organized  and 
incorporated  under  the 
laws  of  the  Territory  of 
Utali  for  the  purpose  of 
getting  control  of  the 
iaad  and  makiugf  urther 
investigations,  and  it 
was  not  long  before  the  AMERICAN  NATIONAL 

correctness  of  Professor  Lay's  predictions  was  fully  verified. 

This  company,  under  the  title,  American  Natural  Gas  Com- 
pany, now  owns  and  controls  about  6,tOO  seres  of  land  situated 
north  and  west  of  Salt  Lake  City,  about  eight  miles  distant, 
extending  to  the  shores  of  the  Great  Salt  Lake,  and  including 
that  portion  of  the  Lake  between  the  Antelope,  Oquirrh,  Farm- 
iogton  and  Wasatch  Faults. 

The  geological  structure  is  all  that  could  be  desired,  and  the 
surface  indications  show  over  twenty-five  distinct  flows  of  gas. 

A  well  nearly  600  feet  in  depth  has  already  been  bored, 
from  which  there  is  a  free  flow  of  dry  gas  with  a  pressure  of 
150  pounds.  This  well  has  been  sunk  merely  for  the  purpose 
of  supplying  sufficient  fuel  to  operate  the  machinery  used  in 
boring  another  large  ten-inch  well,  to  go  down  2,000  feet,  or 
whatever  distance  is  required  in  order  to  strike  the  Trenton 


This  new  well  will  produce  sufficient  gas  to  supply  both 
Salt  Lake  City  and  Ogdeu  with  cheap  lisht  and  fuel  for  all 
purposes,  and  for  many  years  to  come.  Besides  the  incalcu- 
lable benefit  accruing  to  both  cities  consequent  upon  the 
introduction  of  light  and  fuel  in  such  a  cheap  and  convenient 
form  a  great  stimulus  will  be  given  to  the  manufacturing  in- 
dustry, offering  unexcelled  induct ments  to  those  wishing  to 
engage  in  the  manufacturing  busiresp,  not  only  in  the  cities 
above  named,  but  at  any  point  along  the  pipe  line  conducting 
the  gas  to  them.  What, a  boom  this  new  and  valuable  agent 
for  the  supply  of  fuel  in  any  quantity  will  be  to  the  Territory 
of  Utah,  with  her  immense  and  varied  stores  of  wealth,  it  seems 
impossible  to  estimate.  She  is  uoted  for  the  extent  and  rich- 
ness of  her  deposits  of  gold,  silver,  copper,  zinc,  lead,  iron  and 
other  precious  metals,  to  say  nothing  of  the  exhaustless  quan- 
tity of  sulphur,  alum,  borax,  arsenic,  titanium,  alabaster,  onyx 
and  other  valuable  stones.  The  immense  iron  deposits  alone 
demand  a  cheap  fuel.  Iron  can  here  be  delivered  at  the  reduc- 
tion works  for  at  least  twenty  per  cent,  less  than  in  most  sec- 
tions of  the  East,  and  an  analysis  shows  it  to  be  a  superior 

quality. 

The  American  Nat- 
ural Gas  Company 
itself,  proposes  erecting 
a  large  chemical  works 
in  the  near  future  to 
supply  cheap  chemicals 
for  the  refining  of  bul- 
lion, and  with  the 
advent  of  this  new  in- 
stitution the  refining  of 
all  the  bullion  in  the  in- 
termountain  country  is 
destened  to  take  place 
in  this  vicinity,  where 
cheap  chemicals  and 
fuel  are  to  be  had. 

It  will  probably  be  a 
question  of  but  a  few 
months,  judging  from 
the  vigorous  and 
energetic  manner  in 
which  the  company  is 
at  present  pushing  oper- 
ations, before  the  citi- 
zens of  Salt  Lake  City 
will  know  of  the  merits 
of  natural  gas  as  a  fuel 
product  by  actual  test 
and  usage. 

The  company  is  com- 
posed of  some  of  our 
wealthiest  and  most  en- 
terprising men,  aud  no 
time  or  money  will  be 
spared  in  the  prosecu- 
tion of  the  work.  Mr. 
James  F.  Woodman,  the 
President, is  well-known 
as  a  man  who  never  de- 
lays in  the  carrying  out 
of  his  undertakings,and > 
is  quick  to  invest  capital 
when  his  superior  jndg 
ment  tells  him  that 
the  project  is  a  feasible 
one.  Mr.  Henry  L. 
Driver  is  also  a  desira- 

OA8  COMPANY  WELL.  ble  man   to  have   con- 

nected with  such  an  important  and  vital  enterprise.  He  is 
known  to  the  people  of  Salt  Lake  as  one  of  our  leading  and 
prosperous  business  men.  He  is  energetic  and  well-to-do,  and 
has  at  heart  the  interests  of  what  he  believes  will  be  the  great- 
est lift  the  Territory  has  ever  had,  and  devotes  much  of  his 
personal  attention  to  the  work,  watching  its  progress  with 
keenest  interest. 

Mr.  P.  L.  Schmidt,  Superintendent  and  Manager,  is  a  most 
valuable  man  to  thia  enterprise,  having  formerly  had  much 
experience  in  other  gas-fields. 


WATSON  BROTHERS. 

No  place  of  any  size  is  fully  supplied  with  the  necessities  of 
civilization  without  such  works  as  the  above,  and  in  the  com- 
pilation of  this  work  the  editors  would  have  been  derelict  in 


their  duty,  bad  they  neglected  or  omitted  to  mention  the  same. 
To  build  np  a  great  city   re<|iiiree  enterprises  of  every  legiti- 
mate nature.    Each  and  every  one  has  a  bearing  in  the  shaping 
and  building  up  of  great  interests.     None   of  them  is  without 
inrlueuce  ami  prestige.     '  >f  the  numerous  enterprises  in   the 
west,  engaged  in  business  as  the  above,  none  has  obtained  a 
wider  rangeof  usefulness  and  higher  reputation  than  the  estab- 
lishment of  the  Watson  Bros.    The  business  was  inaugurated 
nearly  a  quarter  of  a  century  ago.  and  step  by  step  has  climbed 
up  the  ladder  of  prosperity  until   Uje  top  round  is  almost  in 
wight.     The  enterprise  occupies  three  large  yards  where  from 
fifty  to  eighty  men  are  employed,   while  traveling  representa- 
tives bring   in  large  orders  from   I'tnu,  Idaho,  Montana  and 
Wyoming.     The  firm  are  builders  and  contractors  ;  dealer*  in 
tombstones,  monuments,  plaster,  center  pieces,  and  wholesale 
marble  dealers,  and  make  a  specialty  of  marble,  iron  and  slate 
mantels,  marble,  sandstone  and  tile  hearths.    A  visit  to  the 
yards  of  this  firm  revealed  a  ecene  of  busy  activity  that  is  diffi- 
cult to  describe.    Scores  of  busy  and  skilled  mechanics    were 
applying  the  chisel,  hammer  and  other  tools  in  shaping  the 
rough   stone  into   beautiful  and   costly    monuments    to    the 
memory  of  dear  loved  ones  who  had  crossed  the  river  Styx  and 
are  now    waiting   upon   the  other  shore  for  those  they  left 
behind.     Monuments  large  and  small,  monuments  costly,  and 
others  at  moderate  cost,  were   seen    in    endless    profusion. 
Many  of  them   were  finished  and  were  fine  specimens  of  the 
handiwork  of  man  and  a  tribute  to  the  skill  and  progress  of  the 
artist  in  this  modern  age  of  advancement.    The  manager  of 
this  enterprise,  Mr.  Joe.  M.  Watson,  is  a  practical  mechanic-,  a 
thorough  master  of  the  art  and  avocation  he  follows,  ami  by 
many  years  experience  has  fully  qualified  himself  for  all  th« 
duties  and  details  of  the  business.    The  marble  and  stone  work 
is  under  the  management  of  Mr.  S.   M.   Barrett,  who  is  also  a 
practical  man  and  skilled  mechanic.     He  personally  superin- 
tends all  the  details  of  the  work  and  has  demonstrated  bis  effi- 
•  •lency  by  the  excellence  of  the  work  turned  out.     The  archi- 
tectural department  is  under  the  direction  of  that  young  and 
rising  artist,  Mr.    I;.    Bowman,  who  is  also  in  charge  of  the 
extensive  stoueyards  on  the  line  of  the  Hio  Grande  Western 
Itailway.     He  is  an  energetic  young  gentleman,  prompt  and 
reliable  in  all  his  business  transactions,  and  highly  esteemed 
in  social  circles. 

The  firm  of  Watson  Bros,  has  the  confidence  of  the  public 
to  an  unlimited  extent  and  is  deserving  of  the  large  patronage 
so  generously  accorded  it. 


THE  BURTON-GARDNER  COMPANY. 

In  H  r-a reful  review  of  each  important  branch  of  trade  in  the 
<-it>  of  Halt  Lake,* none  will  lx«  found  to  be  of  more  importance 
than  the  lumber  business.  In  a  populous  and  growing  section 
of  tin-  country  snob  as  this  city  is,  there  are  no  branches  of 
trade  that  command  more  attention,  and  patronage  than  that  of 
the  company  which  heads  this  article.  The  lumber  industry 
offers  to  the  pa blio  such  articles  as  are  iudit-pensibl.-,  an.!  >ii 
consequence  meets  with  a  ready  rmtronnge.  The  Burton 
(iardner  Company  WHS  incorporated  on  Felmrirv  I,  Ixs7.  with 
11  capital  Mock  ,»f  $21 H  1,0111)  for  the  purpose  of  dealing  in  lumber 
and  the  manufacture  of  combination  fence,  SBH!I.  doom.  blimlH 
and  nil  kimlii  of  mill  work.  The  officers  are  \V  S  liurton, 
President;  W.C.  Burton.  Manager, and  Oeo.  K.  IV.lt.  Secretary. 
r«'tor>  IxMird  comprises  W.  S.  Burton,  I.  <J  ll»r.lv.  ( ). 
II  ll.,r,l>.  I.  \V  Weil-r.  IMiiu.  Morrm.  H .  I  >inwiN,dey  nnd  W.C. 

I'.iirtnn      Tl ompany  does  business  through  I'tah.  Montana. 

Idaho  and  Colorado,  and  transacts  an  annual  business  of 
$280,000.  I  >eH  of  this  plant  niimU-r  sixty,  and  tlie 

pay-roll  is  very  large  in  consequence.  The  factorv  and  yards 
and  main  office  are  located  on  the  corner  of  Kighth  South  im.l 
State  Koid  and  are  very  commodious  an. I  convenient.  Ti,.. 
plant  covers  two  and  one-half  acres  of  ground,  and  the  planing 
mill  in  a  large  structure  of  two  stories,  •  portion  of  which  is  of 
frame  JiixU)  f«.j  ,,,  dimensions,  while  another  part 
of  the  building  in  a  brick  structure  40xfiO  feet  in  dimensions, 
thus  making  the  largest  Moor  surface  of  any  similar  institution 
in  UM  Territory 

The  mill  is  supplied  with  all  the  modern  machinery  neoes- 
Mry  for  the  rapid  transaction  of  th>-  immense  business  enjoyed 
by  the  company.  The  corporation  in  noted  for  the  eioelient 
management  with  which  it  is  conduct*. I.  and  has  a  refutation 
for  honesty  and  integrity  of  purpose  that  is  not  excelled  by  any 
oilier  similar  institution  of  it*  kind  in  the  country  The  com- 
pany exercises  a  powerful  inHuenoe  for  gixnl  upon  the  ootnmu- 

•i    tin-    matter   of    pitwperily  and  general  welfare 
I  erntory,  and  m  an  industry  that  in  justly  deserving  of  all  the 
patronage  that  can  be  •ooordsd  it. 


HOTEL  CULLEN. 

Among  the  many  fine  hotels  in  Salt  Lake  which,  by  a  career 
of  popularity  and  generous  patronage,  have  become  part  and 
parcel  of  the  city  itself,  the  "Cullen"  is  well  worthy  of  an 
extended  notice  in  the  pages  of  this  work.  The  present  host, 
Mr.S.  C.  Kwing,  opened  the  house  to  the  public  in  Octolier. 
1887,  and  by  his  uniform  courtesy  and  attention  to  guests  has 
made  the  "Cullen"  a  favorite  with  the  traveling  public.  This 
popular  hostelry  is  a  magnificent  five-story  brick  building. 
T.'ix'JiK)  feet  dimensions, and  provided  with  all  the  modern  appli- 
ances for  safety  and  comfort.  It  has  one  hundred  sleeping 
rooms  with  a  capacity  of  one  hundred  and  fifty  guests,  a  dining 
room  capable  of  seating  one  hundred  and  twenty-live  people, 
and  two  large  elegant  parlors.  Iuaddition.it  has  a  splendid 
bar,  bath  and  reading  rooms,  and  in  fact  all  the  conveniences 
in  keeping  with  the  first-class  character  of  the  modern  hotel. 
The  entire  building  is  heated  by  steam  and  lighted  by  electric- 
ity A  forty-horse  power  engine  furnishes  the  power  for  eleva- 
tor, beating  and  laundry  purposes,  and  there  is  water  on  every 
floor.  All  of  the  rooms  are  in  direct  communication  with  the 
oflice  by  means  of  electric  wires  and  buttons,  thus  insuring 


HtrTKI.  (  t  l.l.l  S. 

prompt  attention  to  calls  and  rapid  fulfillment  thereof.  The 
menu  of  the  house  is  unsurpassed  by  any  hotel  west  of  the 
Missouri  river  and  this  side  of  the  Pacific  rout.  The  table  is 
constantly  supplied  with  all  of  the  best  substantial  in  the 
market,  and  all  the  delicacies  and  luxuries  in  their  respective 
seasons.  The  culinary  department  is  presided  over  by  some  of 
the  best  chefs  in  the  country,  while  the  dining  room  attendants 
are  trained  and  practiced  employes,  who  are  very  polite  and 
attentive  to  the  wants  and  comfort  of  guests.  The  hotel 
employs  a  force  of  forty-eight  persons,  all  of  whom,  from  clerk 
down  to  bell-boy,  are  courteous  and  obliging  to  all  who  are 
fortunate  enough  to  be  domiciled  beneath  its  roof.  The  land- 
lord, Mr.  Kwing,  is  an  old  experienced  hotel  man,  having  been 
in  the  business  in  Salt  Lake'for  eighteen  years,  and  is  known 
from  Maine  to  California  ax  one  of  the  most  genial,  pleasant 
and  iiecomodating  hosts  in  all  the  limd.  Possessing  a  large 
experience  he  is  thoroughly  practical  in  his  line,  ami  can 
always  be  found  in  perfect  accord  with  the  wants  nn.l  demands 
of  the  traveling  public.  Under  his  proprietorship  the  •  Cullen" 
is  recognized  as  a  favorite  stopping  place  by  all  who  \isit  Salt 
Lake,  either  on  business  or  pleasure,  as  they  are  always  made 
to  feel  at  home  within  its  walls.  Taken  in  its  entirety,  th-re  is 
no  better  place  at  which  to  put  up  in  Salt  Luke  than  the. 
"Cullen." 

C.  H.  PARSONS'  BOOK  STORE. 

In  every  community  there  are  men  whose  iictmlj  ,  enterprise 
and  strong  business  talents  bring  them  into  prominence— men 
in  whose  hands  a  branch  of  business,  is  built  up  and  manNged 
with  such  skill  that  it  assume*  a  prominent  position  in  the 
mercantile  affairs  of  acity.  Hnch  a  gentleman  and  such  »  bus  - 
DM*  M  that  of  Mr.  C.  H.  Parsons  at  I'.i  S.  Mam  St.  II..  estab 
Imbed  bis  present  enterprise  in  Salt  Lake  in  I1-*!  an. I  by  pru.l 
ent  management,  ami  a  thorough  and  practical  koOWMdfVof 
the  business,  the  same  has  Iteen  brought  to  its  present  large 
Hii.l  growing  proportions.  Mr.  Parsons  occupies  two  Moors  of 

•»nt  building  where  I arnes  •  stock  of  an  average  of 

•  <.-k   embraces  books,  stationery,  fanrv    .• 

and  all  articles  usually  found  in   a    first  .'Imw  store  of  this  char 
acter.     lie  also  keeps  on   hand  the  latest  standard  periodicals 
and   newspapers.      He  transacts   both  a   wholesale  ami   retail 
trade  and   doe*  an  annual  business  of  $<'i(l,l<Kl.     He  sells  gixxls 
throughout  Washington.  Nevada,  I'tah.  Idaho. Wyoming.  MOD- 


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tana,  Arizona  and  New  Mexico  and  is  gradually  pushing  his 
operations  into  other  fields  and  pastures  new.  Mr.  Parsons  is 
&  native  of  Iowa,  but  has  been  a  resident  of  Utah  for  ten  years 
and  is  thoroughly  identified  with  the  interests  of  the  city  he 
hi\8  chosen  for  his  home  and  the  pursuit  of  his  business.  He 
is  an  active  business  man  of  high  standing  in  commercial 
circles  and  a  gentleman  of  sterling  worth.  Promptness  and 
reliability  are  leading  characteristics  and  he  is  deserving 
of  unlimited  patronage. 

Mr.  Parsons  has  been  very  active  in  all  work  for  the  advance- 
ment of  Utah,  a  worker  in  the  liberal  party  from  the  first  aud 
rejoices  in  the  progress  due  to  its  efforts.  He  has  been  one  of 
the  It  aders  in  church,  Sunday  school,  Y.  M.  C.  A.  and  Y.  P.  S. 
C.  E.  work.  The  success  of  the  Y.  M.  C.  A.  is  due  to  his  efforts 
more  than  to  any  other  one  man.  He  was  its  secretary  the 
first  year  and  labored  constantly  for  its  upbuilding.  He  is 
the  secretary  of  the  Utah  Y.  P.  S.  C.  E.  Union,  and  of  the  Utah 
S.  S.  Association  and  the  rapid  advancement  of  these  causes  is 
also  largely  due  to  his  untiring  activity. 

He  is  ever  ready  to  assist  by  personal  effort  and  financial 
aid,  whatever  tends  to  upbuild,  uplift,  and  advance  the  best 
interests  of  the  city  and  territory. 


THE    CONTINENTAL. 

An  important  item  of  information  for  the  visitor  to  Salt 
Lake  City,  whether  he  comes  from  adjoining  parts  of  the 
country  or  Territory,  or  from  a  farther  field,  is  where  he 
can  find  comfortable  accommodations  during  his  sojourn  in 
the  city  —  where,  in  short,  he  will  be  made  to  feel  most  at 
home.  Salt  Lake  City  has  no  lack  of  first-class  holsteries, 
where  the  visitor,  tourist  or  business  man  can  find  comfortable 
accommodations,  and  among  these  are  the  Continental  Hotel , 
which  is  first-class 
in  all  its  arrange- 
ments and  appoint- 
ments. It  is  cen- 
trally located,  be- 
ing within  one 
block  of  the  post- 
office,  and  main 
business  center  of 
the  city,  one  block 
from  the  Taber- 
nacle and  Temple 
Square,  and  with 
electric  lines  pass- 
ing it  in  all  direct- 
ions. This  hotel 
has  lately  been  re- 
fitted throughout 
by  the  present  pro- 
prietor, Mr.  M.  H. 
lieardsley,  who  has 
taken  great  pains  to  ensure  the  highest  degree  of  comfort  for  his 
guests.  The  hotel  is  a  large  brick  structure,  75x200  feet  in  di- 
mensions, has  115  sleeping  rooms  and  a  capacity  of  150  people. 
The  dining  room  is  large,  airy  and  light,  and  seats  135  persons. 
A  large  and  elegant  parlor  furnishes  additional  pleasure  to 
patrons,  and  a  fine  bar  and  billiard  room  is  attached  to  the 
house  where  the  thirsty  can  regale  themselves  with  choice  li- 
quid refreshments,  and  where  lovers  of  the  scientific  game  of 
billiards  can  handle  the  cue  and  punch  the  ivory  to  their  hearts' 
content.  The  house  is  lighted  by  gas  and  electricity.  Water 
on  every  floor,  and  all  the  rooms  provided  with  the  most  ap- 
proved modern  electrical  appliances  conducive  to  convenience 
and  comfort.  The  hotel  has  a  force  of  forty-five  employes  who 
are  trained  hands  in  the  business,  and  attentive  to  the  patrons 
in  all  their  various  departments.  The  proprietor,  Mr.  M.  H. 
Beardsley,  is  an  old  and  popular  hotel  man,  being  formerly  of 
the  Palmer  House  at  Green  River,  Utah.  He  is  regarded  by 
the  traveling  men  who  have  been  so  fortunate  as  to  partake  of  his 
hospitality,  as  one  of  the  most  genial,  pleasant  and  accommo- 
dating landlords  in  the  country.  Under  his  able  management, 
the  Continental  is  receiving  a  large  share  of  the  public  patron- 
age, and  as  long  as  he  remains  at  the  head  of  it,  will  continue 
to  be  a  favorite  hostelry  with  '  the  visitor  to  Salt  Lake 
City. 

Another  feature  of  the  hotel  is  the  admirable  arrangement 
for  families,  of  which  a  large  number  have  taken  up  regular 
homes  there.  Special  rates  are  made  for  this  class  of  patrons, 
and  that  such  rates  are  satisfactory,  is  evidenced  from  the  num- 
ber who  call  the  Continental  their  home. 


WHITE  &  SONS   COMPANY. 

Among  the  representative  commercial  enterprises  of  Salt  Lake, 
that  of  the  well  known  firm  of  White  &  Sons  Company  occupy  a 
position  of  deserved  prominence,  and  is  entitled  by 
reason  of  its  magnitude,  and  the  great  part  it  has 
played  in  the  commercial  progress  of  the  city,  no  less  than  by 
its  extensive  operations,  to  a  prominent  position  in  this  volume. 
Identified  with  the  trade  and  commerce  of  the  city  for  a  period 
of  fifteen  years  it  has  gained  a  commercial  standing  second  to 
none. 

The  business  was  founded  in  1876  by  Wm.  White  and  has 
had  a  successful  trade  ever  since  its  inception.  The  enterprise 
was  incorporated  in  1889  with  a  capital  stock  of  $  100,000  with 
Wm.  White,  president;  J.  C.  Heywood,  secretary,  and  John  H. 
White,  general  manager,  who,  together  with'  the  following 
named  gentlemen,  Wm.  L.  White,  David  H.  White,  and  Ben- 
jamin B.  Heywood,  make  the  board  of  directors.  The  company 
are  wholesale  butchers  and  cattle  dealers  and  the  enterprise  is 
the  largest  of  its  character  in  the  territory.  To  give  the  public 
an  idea  of  the  magnitude  of  the  trade  of  this  concern  it  is 
only  necessary  to  state  that  they  have  1250,000  invested  in  the 
same  and  nearly  one  hundred  men  on  its  pay  roll.  The  com- 
pany owns  its  own  ranches,  one  of  which  comprises  80,000  acres 
and  raises  its  own  cattle  for  the  markets.  Last  year  they 
slaughtered  the  enormous  number  of  10,000  head  of  cattle, 
25,000  sheep,  and  5,000  hogs,  and  the  annual  sales  reached  the 
princely  sum  of  a  million  and  a  quarter  dollars.  They  are  also 
heavy  shippers  of  live  stock  and  annually  send  train  loads  of 
choice  cattle  and  sheep  to  the  Omaha  and  Chicago  markets. 
Out  on  the  range  their  interests  are  upwards  of  10,000  cattle 
and  40,000  sheep,  to  take  care  of  same  a  large  number  of  men 
receive  constant  employment.  The  excellent  quality  of  the 
meat  furnished  by  this  establishment  is  testified  to  by  all  of  the 
local  butchers  and  thousands  of  people  of  Salt  Lake  City  and 

Utah  generally. 
The  company  in 
addition  to  the 
larger  capital  in- 
vested in  its 
ranches  and  cattle 
are,  heavy  owners 
of  realty  in  Salt 
Lake  and  have 
deeds  on  record 
calling  for  some 
of  the  finest  busi- 
ness and  residence 
property  within  her 
limits.  The  enter- 
prise taken  in  its 
entirely  is  one  of 
the  wealthiest  cor- 
porations in  Utah 
and  the  advantages 
that  Salt  Lake  has 


THE    CONTINENTAL, 


derived  from  this  remarkable  industry  are  many  in  character, 
wonderful  in  extentand  powerful  factors  in  the  advancement  of 
its  growth,  and  the  development  of  its  resources.  The  officers  and 
directors  of  the  company  are  all  prominent  men  in  the  com- 
mercial and  social  circles  of  Utah  gentlemen  of  noted 
integrity,  and  liberal  in  all  their  transactions  with  the  world. 
The  manager,  Mr.  John  H.  White,  a  son  of  the  founder  of  this 
great  industry,  is  a  young  man,  comparatively,  in  the  prime  of 
vigorous  manhood  and  possesses  commercial  abilities  of  a  very 
high  order.  Under  his  able  management  the  concern  is  rapidly 
increasing  its  business,  and  the  amount  of  the  annual  sale  this 
year  will  be  largely  in  excess  of  that  of  1890.  Mr.  White  haa  a 
thorough  practical  knowledge  of  his  pursuit,  is  a  gentlemen  of 
broad  business  views,  liberal  and  charitable  to  a  fault. 


DAVIS,  HOWE  &  CO. 

This  extensive  and  long  established  industry  has  made  its 
mark  on  the  progressive  growth  of  the  city  to  a  greater  extent, 
perhaps,  than  any  other  manufacturing  establishment  in  Salt 
[jake.  It  was  inaugurated  in  1871  by  Nathan  Davis  and  sons, 
and  succeeded  two  years  after  by  the  present  company.  Ever 
since  the  enterprise  was  established  it  has  been  regarded  as  one 
of  the  most  important  of  the  territory.  The  works 
are  located  on  First  West  Street  and  occupy  a  space  of  ground, 
212  feet  front  and  running  back  to  a  distance  of  six  to  ten  rods. 
The  building,  occupied  as  the  new  chair  shop,  is  a  substantial 
two-story  structure,  40  by  80  feet  in  dimensions,  and  fitted  up 


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with  the  beet  machinery  that  modem  invention  can  supply. 
The  products  of  the  works  embrace  wrought  and  cast-iron 
work,  machinery,  water  jackets,  slag  pots  and  carriages,  bullion 
mi >ulils,  tuyeres,  car  wheels,  axles  and  brass  work  of  every 
description.  The  work  of  mining  machinery  is  made  a  spe- 
cialty by  the  company,  and  its  reputation  for  excellence  in  this 
line,  and  all  other  manufactures,  is  one  of  the  most  enviable 
in  all  the  territory.  Many  of  the  most  successful  mining  enter- 
prises of  the  country  use  the  hoisting  works,  mills  and  other 
products  of  this  plant,  which  have  established  each  a  reputation, 
as  to  secure,  unsolicited  extensive  orders  for  machinery  from 
the  mining  camps  all  over  the  western  country.  The  proprie- 
tors of  this  important  industry  are  A.  \V.  Davis,  A.  Howe  and 
John  K.  Miller,  all  old  residents  nf  I 'tali,  iiml  thoroughly  iden- 
tified with  the  interests  of  the  city  and  territory.  All  of  the 
gentlemen  have  untarnished  records  as  manufacturers  and  citi- 
zens, and  are  recognized  as  progressive,  public-spirited  men, 
and  are  very  popular  in  the  community.  They  have  a  large 
and  long  experience  in  their  business  and  give  its  smallest 
details  their  careful  attention.  The  works  have  au  immense 
trade,  built  up  upon  the  merits  of  their  production.  They  are 
deserving  of  the  success  that  has  attended  their  efforts,  and 
worthy  of  all  the  patronage  that  may  be  accorded  them  in  the 
future.  

J.  W.  FARRELL  &  CO. 

The  commercial  and  mercantile  industries  of  Salt  Lake 
City  as  they  are  presented  to  our  view  at  present  show  in  many 
lines  of  trade  and  departments  of  manufacture  a  growth  and 
development  that  must  necessarily  be  very  gratifying  to  her 
bnsi ness  men.  This  growth  means  an  increase  of  the  city'* 
population,  the  building  of  new  residences  and  magnificent 


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J.  W.  KAKKKI.I.. 


•tore  house*  and  a  more  active  trade  in  supplying  the  every  day 
wants  of  additional  people.  And  it  also  means  new  and  in- 
creased wealth  to  plumbers  and  gas  fitter*.  The  name  of  a 
representative  bouse  in  thin  line  heads  this  sketoh.  and  we  pro- 
pose  to  give  a  brief  account  of  its  hii<t»ry  in  .  .,i,i,.-.-ti..n  with  the 
indimtriMi  ..f  II,-  '  !•  was  founded  in  IHHIl  t,y  .F.  \V  Karrell 
in, -I  rapidly  developed  into  on.  of  the  leading  establish menU of 
I'tab.  The  firm  does  a  general  gns  fitting,  plumbing,  steam 
ln-atitig  and  ventilating  business  and  make  a  a|M<riiilt\  -if  dme 
well*  pany  in  also  agent-  for  the  celebrated  !(• 

hot  water  beaters  which  DM  a  material  ••  for   giving 

perfect  satisfaction.  The  comfort  and  happineMtand  th-  health 
al*>  in  niHny  casee  depend  Upon  its  heating,  drainage  Mini  ven- 
tilating qualities,  and  if  tl»e«M»  are  perfect  exorbitant  d>«-t..r 
l.ill«  are  avoided.  The  lloynlon  heater  in  perfect  in  tta  work- 
ings ami  given  up  by  the  moot  competent  judges  to  be  the  best 
in  the  Und.  It  lias  been  tried  and  tested  for  years  and  ac- 
knowlrdffed  to  lead  them  all  in  superiority.  The  firm  carries 
an  average  stock  of  116.1100  and  does  an  annual  business  of 
1100,000.  Tbe  immense  bosinesn  requires  •  force  of  thirty  em- 


ployes who  are  kept  constantly  busy.  The  enterprise  was 
established  by  Mr.  Parrel!  who  is  a  native  of  New  Jersey. 
Mr.  Farrell  emigrated  to  California  twenty  years  ago  where  he 
remained  about  eight  years  and  from  thence  went  to  Salt  Lake 
City  where  he  has  since  continuously  reside.!.  The  premises 
occupied  by  the  plant  is  a  large  and  commodious  building 
and  in  all  respects  well  arranged  for  the  purpose. 

Mr.  Furrell  is  a  thoroughly  practical  man,  with  a  full  know] 
edge  i if  the  various  details  of  tin-  liiiKiness,  superintending  all 
its  minnti:r.  He  possesses  all  the  characteristics  of  au  Eastern 
man,  thrift,  energy  determination  and  enterprise,  and  is 
i.li-ntilie.l  in  a  most  positive  manner  with  all  the  interests  of 
Salt  Lake  City. 

8.  F.  BALL  &  CO. 

The  iiiiijority.of  the  human  race  are  fond  of  the  sweet  things 
of  this  life.  This  aptly  applies  not  only  to  the  young  but  to  all 
ages  and  sexes.  This  taste  for  sweet  things  also  extends  to  all 
nations,  and  the  manufacture  of  candies  and  confections  has  in 
consequence  assumed  large  proportions.  A  number  of  enter- 
prises of  this  character  are  in  operation  in  Salt  Lake,  promi- 
nent among  them  being  the  firm  of  Mall  &  Co.  who  run  the 
popular  Globe  Cafe  at  24  Main  Street.  These  gentlemen  are 
refreshment  contractors,  and  pastry  cooks  of  a  high  reputation. 
They  are  dealers  and  manufacturers  of  ice  cream,  candies  and 
cakes,  furnish  every  description  of  confectionery  on  short 
notice,  get  up  suppers  to  order,  and  furnish  ornamented  wedding 
cakes  in  any  style.  The  establishment  was  started  in  1889,  and 
the  gentleman  have  had  a  very  successful  run  of  business  ever 
since.  In  addition  to  the  stock  mentioned  they  have  a  large 
and  varied  assortment  of  wedding  ornaments  for  rental  purposes 
in  connection  with  wedding  suppers  and  banquets.  The  firm 
occupies  the  first  story  ami  ImseiiMiit  of  acommodious  building 
•J'J\l~i<i  feet  in  dimensions,  in  which  is  employed  H  force  of  twenty 
assistants.  A  large  engine  and  boiler  supply  the  necessary 
power  for  operating  tin-  plant.  The  firm  has  already  built  up 
an  annual  trade  of  $5(i.(HK)  and  sells  goods  throughout  Utah, 
Idaho  and  Wyoming.  The  members  of  the  firm.  Messrs.  x  K 
Hall  and  H.  A.  Tucket  are  prominent  and  able  business  men  and 
stand  high  in  the  commercial  community.  The  later  has  been 
a  candidate  for  councilman  and  is  well  known  in  politics  He 
is  also  highly  esteemed  in  social  circles,  being  an  accomplished 
music-inn,  and  occasionally  leads  the  great  Tabernacle  choir. 

M  r.  Ball  is  an  accomplished  exponent  of  the  culinary  art  and 
ranks  as  the  peer  of  any  in  the  country  in  the  profession.  He 
has  been  instructor  of  the  t'nity  Chili  cooking  school,  composed 
of  the  leading  soc-iety  ladies  of  Salt  Lake.  His  services  in  this 
direction  have  been  highly  complimented  and  as  a  caterer  he 
has  few  equals  and  no  superiors  in  the  country. 


HENRY  F.  CLARK. 

Among  the  many  industries  that  contribute  to  tint  advance 
ment  and  development  of  the  commercial  interests  of  Salt  Lake 
City,  in  a  very  marked  and  material  degree,  is  the  merchant 
tailoring  establishment  of  Mr.  ll.-nry  !•'.  Clark,  at  No  (','"  State 
Street,  which  was  founded  in  1SNO.  A  steady  application  to 
the  business,  together  with  a  thorough  knowledge  t-f  all  its 
details  baa  brought  Mr.  Clark  many  customers  who  are  his 
patron*  still,  and  will,  in  all  probability,  remain  such  for  an 
indefinite  period.  Mr.  Clark  has  always  pursued  a  liberal 
policy  with  customers,  and  by  this  means  has  made  many 
friends  who  patroiii/e  him  to  a  large  extent.  At  IHK  house  will 
be  found  all  styles  of  the  very  U--t  foreign  and  domestic  (.-nods, 
which  he  makes  up  at  reasonable  prices,  and  in  the  very  latest 
-Ule  Mr  Clark  is  a  practical  and  skilled  artist  in  his  line, 
mid  in  order  to  secure  the  best  fits,  he  personally  takes  all 
measures,  and  gives  the  details  of  the  work  his  direct  supervis- 
ion and  attention.  HIM  advantages  and  experience  enable  him 
to  offer  inducement*  to  i-imtoiiierH  that  cannot  be  excelled  by 
•her  eshiMiHhment  in  the  cit>,  and  he  numbers,  in  oonse- 

que a"  hi-  patron-,  some  of  the  lending  business  men  and 

prominent  citizens  of  Salt  Lake.  His  word  can  always  In- 
implicitly  -i-hed  upon  an  to  the  quality  of  goods,  but  his  large 
and  increiu-ing  trade  in  sufficient  ami  stronger  eviden. 
we  could  give  us  to  the  merit  and  popularity  of  hi«  e nterpriFe. 
The  gentleman  makes  Hints  from  Si~>  to  #".">  acconimg  to  qual- 
ity and  IrimingH  and  guarantee*  HHlinfartioii  in  e\ery  caw.  He 
is  a  native  of  Kngland  but  has  reside. I  in  1'tah  for  eighteen 
years,  and  mav.  therefore,  lie  ranked  among  the  old  settlers. 
tegarded  as  an  honorable,  enterprising  and  liberal  nier 
ohant,  who  has  prosecuted  a  sueeesufnl  business  through  the. 
,ate  channel*  of  c«t  r'd  is  fully  entitled  to  the 

confidence  and  esteem  in  which  he  is  held  by  the  public. 


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THE    WALKER    HOUSE. 

AB  the  main  commercial  point  in  the  Territory,  Salt  Lake  City 
commands  a  position  that  imperatively  calls  for  first-class 
accommodations  of  large  capacity,  and  under  able  management. 
IL  this  regard  the  city  will  be  found  in  all  respects  capable  of 
maintaining  a  reputation  equal  to  that  of  any  leading  city  of  the 
country,  being  in  the  possession  of  several  houses  unsurpassed 
in  their  appointments  and  the  excellence  of  their  supervision; 
all  of  which  tends  greatly  to  increase  the  comfort  of  guests 
and  visitors.  In  confirmation  of  these  assertions,  it  is  only 
necessary  to  refer  to  the  well  known  Walker  House,  under  the 
management  of  that  prince  of  hotel  keepers,  the  genial  and 
accommodating  Major  Erb.  This  popular  hostelry  was  refitted 
and  reopened  by  the  Major  in  1877  at  a  cost  of  8 13,000,  and 
from  the  fact  that  the  Walker  House  is  known  from  the 
Atlantic  to  the  Pacific  coasts,  and  from  the  great  Northern 
Lakes  to  the  Quit  of  Mexico,  deserves  extended  recognition  in 
this  work.  The  hotel  is  a  handsome  four-story  brick  edifice, 
is  conducted  on  the  European  plan,  contains  110  sleeping 
rooms,  with  a  capacity 
of  130  guests,  two  large 
parlors,  diningroom, 
reading,  bath,  bar  and 
billiard  rooms  and  all 
the  necessary  appur- 
tenances and  conven- 
iences tending  to  the 
comfort  of  patrons. 
The  rooms  are  sup- 
plied with  all  the 
latest  electrical  appli- 
ances, thus  insuring 
quick  communication 
with  the  office,  and 
therefore  the  rapid 
supplying  of  the  wants 
of  guests.  The  entire 
building,  which  is 
85x131)  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, is  lighted  by  > 
gas  and  electricity  anil  ' 
heated  by  steam.  An 
improved  modern 
hydraulic  elevator  fur- 
nishes the  power  to  I 
carry  guests  to  and  . 
from  their  rooms,  with  : 
ease,  safety  and  dis-  i 
patch,  and  fifty-rive 
employes  minister  to 
their  wants.  The 
features  of  this  hotel 
which  go  to  make  up 
its  high  reputation  fire 
not  of  a  fastidious 
character,  catering  ex- 
clusively to  the  simu- 
lated  taste,  but 
everything  in  hotel  life 
essential  to  comfort 
and  Inxuryhas  been 
employed  in  its  equip- 
ment And  Arrangement. 
Major  Erb,  the  pro- 
prietor, is  a  represen- 
tative specimen  of  the 

traditional,  "mine  host."  lie  is  oneof  the  most  pleasant  and 
accommodating  hotel  men  in  the  United  States,  and  those  who 
stop  with  him  once  never  fail  to  patronize  him  again  when 
visiting  Salt  Lake  City.  The  Major  has  been  in  the  hotel  busi- 
ness ever  since  he  reached  the  age  of  twenty-four  years  and  is 
therefore  a  practical  man  in  all  respects.  Twenty-three  ago 
he  ran  a  hotel  in  Quincy,  111.,  coming  from  there  to  Utah  two 
years  later  and  taking  charge  of  the  depot  hotel  in  Ogden, 
which  he  ran  successfully  for  six  years.  That  life  as  a  hotel- 
keeper  is  made  pleasant  and  "something  worth  living  for  "  to 
the  Major  is  evidenced  from  the  fact  that  when  he  began  the 
business  he  weighed  only  145  pounds,  but  now  pulls  down  the 
scales  to  the  245-pound  notch.  The  Major  is  an  ideal  land- 
lord and  deserving  of  the  popularity  and  patronage  that  is  so 
freely  and  liberally  accorded  him.  During  the  past  season  the 
house  has  been  completely  renovated,  and  on  October  1st,  1891, 
was  opened  as  a  first-class  European  hotel.  Two  large,  fine 
restaurants  are  run  in  connection  with  the  hotel.  The  table 


and  cuisine  is  the  very  best  the  market  affords,  and  the  trade 
is  of  the  very  highest  class  people  among  the  citizens  of  Salt 
Lake  and  traveling  public. 

The  Walker  House  is  at  present  altogether  the  most  popular 
and  desirable  stopping  place  in  the  city,  and  under  Major  Erb's 
able  and  efficient  management  is  destined  to  remain  so. 


THE  WALKEK  HOUSE. 


HUGHES  FRUIT  AND  PRODUCE  CO. 

The  fruit,  produce  and  commission  business  has,  of  late  years, 
assumed  large  proportions  throughout  the  entire  country  and 
is  now,  in  fact,  one  of  the  most  important  industries  in  the 
land.  The  dealer  in  this  line  of  commodities  supplies  the  peo- 
ple with  many  of  the  necessities  of  life,  and  therefore  occupies 
a  prominent  position  in  the  busy  marts  of  trade.  Salt  Lake 
has  several  houses  of  this  character,  among  which,  that  are 
deserving  of  mention  in  this  work  is  that  of  the  Hughes  Fruit 
and  Produce  Co.,whose  office  and  warehouse  is  located  at  114 
W.  First  South  Street,  or  telephone  542.  It  was  inaugurated 
by  Messrs.  Hughes  &  Carpenter,  in  the  beginning  of  the  pres- 
ent year.  S  u  b  a  e  - 
quently,  Mr.  Hughes 
purchased  the  interest 
of  Mr.  Carpenter  and 
succeeded  to  the  entire 
business.  Mr.  Hughes 
is  an  extensive,  strictly 
wholesale,  dealer  in 
fruits,  produce  and 
game,  and  makes  a 
specialty  of  handling 
fine  creamery  butter, 
eggs,  poultry,  Cali- 
fornia and  Utah  fruits 
and  vegetables,  of 
which  he  has  always 
on  hand  a  fresh  and 
bountiful  supply.  The 
enterprise  is  conveni- 
ently located  in  a  large 
commodious  building 
wnd  basement,  25  by 
1 20  feet  in  dimensions, 
with  a  large  warehouse 
on  the  railroad  tracks 
for  the  storage  of 
goods.  Mr.  Hughes 
in  the  short  time  that 
he  has  been  engaged 
in  business  in  Salt 
Lake  has  built  up  a 
very  large  trade,  which 
extends  through  Utah, 
Montana,  Idaho  and 
Colorado.  Mr.  Hughes 
is  agent  for  Boyd  <fe 
Der  vines,  celebrated 
fruit  packers,  of  River- 
side, California,  also 
sole  agents  for  the 
Prussing  Vinegar  Com- 
pany, of  Chicago,  for 
this  territory,  and 
agent  of  the  Co- 
operative Fruit  Com- 
pany, of  New  Castle, 
California.  From 
these  packers  and  dealers  he  receives  the  best  line 
of  fruits  that  the  Golden  State  can  produce.  He  makes  a 
specialty  of  handling  California  and  Utah  fruits,  vegetables,  in 
car-load  lots.  Mr.  Hughes  is  a  native  of  California  but  left 
there  about  eleven  years  ago,  and  went  to  St.  Louis  where  he 
was  employed  two  ytars  as  United  States  Quartermaster's 
agent,  after  which  he  went  to  Kansas  as  agent  for  the  Adams 
Express  Company  with  whom  he  remained  four  years.  After- 
wards he  went  to  Trinidad,  Colorado,  as  agent  forthe  Denver  & 
Rio  Grande  Express  Company,  but  owing  to  the  altitude  of 
that  place,  his  health  became  impaired,  and  he  resigned  going 
to  Kansas  again,  where  he  engaged  for  some  time  in  the  whole- 
sale business  of  shipping  eggs  and  poultry.  He  finally  dis- 
posed of  his  business,  however,  and  came  to  Ogden  in  May, 
1890,  and  formed  a  co-partnership  in  the  Midland  Produce 
Company  of  that  city,  and  was  manager  of  the  same  for  one 
year  when  he  came  to  Salt  Lake  and  started  his  present  enter- 
prise. 


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E.  I.  PITTMAN. 

The  jewelry  business  in  Salt  Lake  City  is  admirably  repre- 
sented by  Mr.  K.  I.  Pittman,  located  at  221  South  Main  Street. 
Mr.  I'ittmiiii  is  a  highly  proficient  jeweler.  He  has  every 
facility  at  his  command  for  turning  out  the  very  best  class  of 


popular  with  the  traveling  public, enjoying  a  large  patronage  in 
consequence.  The  house  is  centrally  located,  contains  100 
sleeping  rooms  with  a  capacity  of  250  guests.  The  dining  room 
is  large  and  commodious,  seating  100  people.  The  building 
proper  is  58x130  feet,  a  five-story  brick  structure,  lighted  by 
electricity,  steam  beat  and  water  on  every  floor,  and  electric 
bells  connecting  with  every  room.  A  fine  large  airy  parlor  af- 
fords much  comfort  and  convenience  for  the  guests.  An  ele- 
gant billiard  parlor,  bar,  barber  and  bath  rooms  are  attached  to 
the  hotel,  and  conducted  under  the  management  of  the  house. 
The  hotel  is  supplied  in  a  liberal  and  generous  manner,  with 
all  the  substantial,  as  well  as  the  delicacies  of  the  season  being 
served  up  daily  to  its  guests. 

The  proprietor,  Mr.  J.  H.  Clark,  is  an  old  hotel  man  of  twenty 
years'  experience  and  is  one  of  the  most  genial  hosts  to  be  met 
with  from  the  Atlantic  to  the  Pacific  coast. 

The  manager,  Mr.  K.  Mulford,  has  also  bad  a  large  and 
viirii-d  experience  in  the  hotel  business,  and  possesses  the 
faculty  of  making  all  his  guests  feel  perfectly  at  home.  Under 
such  management,  the  Morgan  is  very  popular  and  gaining 
daily  in  favor  with  the  public. 


K.  L.  I'lTTMAN. 


work. 


In  his  well  appointed  work-room,  will  be  found  every 
convenience  and  utensil  known  to  the  jewelry  business. 
Watches,  clocks  and  jewelry  are  repaired  promptly  and  satis- 
factorily, special  attention  being  paid  to  this  branch  of  the 
business  by  Mr.  Pittman  in  person. 

The  store  is  handsomely  furnished  and  fitted  np  with  every 
modern  appliance  that  can  add  to  the  at- 
tractiveness of  the  display  of  rare  and  costly 
goods  with  which  it  is  replete.  The  stock 
is  varied,  comprehensive  and  carefully 
selected  for  it*  intrinsic  viilue,  and  the 
beauty  of  its  workmanship  and  liniHli. 

Mr.  Pittman  recently  came  from  l-'.nms. 
Texas,  where  he  has  been  engaged  in  the 
jewelry  business  forseveral  years.  He  served 
H  long  und  thorough  apprenticeship  at  the 
basiness,  and  has  acquired  a  perfect  knowl- 
edge of  his  trade  through  years  of  arduous 
practice  and  study,  of  the  watch-maker's, 
jeweler's  and  engraver's  art. 

Mr.  Pitt  man  carries  a  $10,000  stock  of 
.li.inr.ii.l-.  watches,  clocks,  jewelry,  silver 
itn. I  plated  ware,  spectacles,  eta,  and  can 
furnish  any  article  or  perform  any  class  of 
work  that  comes  within  the  province  of  the 
jeweler.  He  is  also  an  expert  engraver, 
and  his  work  in  thin  cli;,-.-ti.,n  is  noted  for 
beauty  of  design  and  perfection  of  tininh. 

Mr.  rittmari  has  located  in  Salt  Lake 
City  within  the  past  year,  and  has  already 
established  a  desirable  reputation  as  an  ex- 
cellent business  man  and  esteemed 


MORGAN  HOTEL. 

I  lew  of  thu  mewl  intermit  ing  feature* 
aod  enterprise*  of  Suit  Iwike  City  «,,ni,| 
be  incomplete  witlimil  n  dewrii>ti»n  »f  her 
principal  hot*  In,  and  among  thene.  the 
Morgan,  located  at  141  W.  Kirrt  South  Ht. 

•••  one  of  the  leading  positions,  being 
in  all  rrsuvcU.  among  the  most  modern  nnd 
BpleLely  fitted  up  and  brst  equipped  in 
nii.M.  Tli IN  house  was  ooljr  opened 
May  1st,  18U1 .  but  has  already  become  very 


W.  D.  BOWRING. 

The  business  of  a  green  grocer  is  one  of  considerable  magni- 
tnde  in  any  large  city,  and  is  a  very  desirable  enterprise  to 
have  in  any  community.  Among  those  engaged  in  industries 
of  this  character  in  Salt  Lake  City,  is  W.  D.  liowring, 
dealer  in  fruits,  vegetables  and  poultry  lit  '2>'<  S.  Main  street. 
Although  the  <^entleman  has  only  been  in  business  in  the  city 
for  five  years  he  has  already  built  up  a  large  trade  and  num- 
bers his  regular  customers  by  the  score.  One  reason  of  this  is 
t  hut  he  is  a  practical  man  in  his  line  having  bad  eight  years 
experience  in  the  same  before  starting,  on  his  own  hook. 
Another  reason  of  his  success  is  that  he  carries  a  tine  and  large 
stock  of  vegetables  and  fruits  in  season  and  makes  a  specialty 
of  poultry.  In  addition  to  these  articles,  he  carries  a  varied 
line  of  canned  goods,  and  a  fine  stock  of  tobacco  and  cigars. 
Mr.  Itowringisa  native  of  Utah  and  has  consequently  grown 
np  with  the  country.  He  is  well  known  in  the  country  ns  an 
able  business  man  and  is  highly  esteemed  and  regarded  by  all. 


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HOTEL  TEMPLETON. 

To  properly  conduct  a  hotel  is  an  art  with  which  few  are 
familiar.  Its  requirements  are  far  more  exacting  than  those 
unfamiliar  with  the  business  are  wont  to  suppose.  No  other 
calling,  we  are  bold  to  assert,  necessitates  as  broad  an  under- 
standing of  human  nature.  It  administers  to  the  susceptible 
side  of  humanity.  It  deals  with  the  sordid,  the  acrimonious, 
the  fastidious  and  the  prudish.  It  caters  to  the  interminable 
shades  of  tastes,  and  endeavors  to  gratify  the  palates  of  every 
individual  who  seeks  its  hospitality.  In  fact,  it  strives  to  pro- 
vide homes  satisfactory  to  myriads  of  home  seekers.  Those 
who  have  the  care  of  any  single  household,  who  are  expected 
merely  to  please  and  study  the  work  of  the  family  circle,  do 
not,  by  any  means,  rind  the  task  an  easy  one,  but  when  they 
perform  their  work  well  they  are  always  spoken  of  as  excellent 
house-heepers.  But  if  they  were  asked  to  preside  over  hun- 
dreds of  homes,  assume  the  culinary  responsibilities,  furnish 
airy  and  light  sleeping  rooms,  as  well  as  to  look  after  the  bag- 
gage and  personal  effects  of  each  member,  we  are  afraid  the 
hampering  burdens  would  well  nigh  distract  their  mind  and 
exhaust  their  patience.  But  this  is  precisely  what  every  good 
hotel  is  called  upon  to  do.  Who  can  estimate  the  breadth  of 
conception  or  degree  of  executive  ability,  characteristic  of  the 
proprietor  of  a  first-class  hotel?  Modern  conveniences  go  far 
toward  reducing  labor 
and  providing  for  the 
comfort  of  guests,  but 
withal,  the  vital  function 
of  a  hotel  rests  upon  its 
management,  and  the 
public  are  to  be  congrat- 
ulated upon  their  good 
fortune  in  having  at  their 
disposal  such  a  well  kept 
and  appointed  hotel  as  the 
Hotel  Templeton,  of  Salt 
Lake  City.  This  popular 
hostelry  was  opened  to 
the  public  in  November, 
1890,  by  the  Central  Hotel 
Company,  a  corporation 
composed  of  D.  C.  Young, 
President;  G.  M.  Cannon, 
Vice-President ;  A.  C. 
Young,  secretary;  Alonzo 
Young,  Manager.  The 
board  of  directors  con- 
sists of  the  three  first 
named  gentlemen  to- 
gether with  L.  G.  Hardy, 
and  Geo.  H.  Hardy. 
The  hotel  occupies  a 
magnificent  six-story 
brick  structure,  centrally 
located  just  across  the 
street  from  the  famous 
TempleSquare.and  guests 
are  afforded  grand  views 
from  all  the  windows.  The 
hotel  is  of  modern  design 
and  furnishings,  the  par- 
lors especially  beingsplen- 
did  specimens  of  the  up- 
holster's  and  decorator's 
handiwork.  It  has 
seventy  rooms  with  accommodations  foroue  hundred  and  twenty- 
five  guests  if  necessary.  An  elegant  reading  room,  together  with 
barber  shop  and  bath  room  are  to  be  enjoyed  at  this  hotel, 
while  the  rooms  are  provided  with  electric  appliances  and  elec- 
tric lights,  that  add  much  to  the  comfort  and  convenience  of 
the  guests.  The  elevator  is  constructed  upon  the  most  modern 
approved  plan  and  is  rapid  and  safe.  The  rooms  are  all  models 
of  elegance  and  good  taste,  elaborately  furnished  in  new 
material  of  latest  designs.  The  culinary  department  is  pre- 
sided over  by  some  of  the  finest  cooks  the  continent  can  pro- 
duce, the  table  is  supplied  with  the  most  choice  via' ds 
that  can  be  obtained  and  every  attention  is  paid  to  the  comfort 
of  guests.  One  important  feature  of  this  hotel  and  one  most 
conducive  to  comfort  and  pleasure  is  the  fact  that  the  dining 
room  is  on  the  top  Moor,  and  the  rooms,  parlors,  reading  rooms, 
etc.,  are  free  from  any  odor  that  emanates  from  the  culinery 
department.  Another  feature  of  this  arrangement  is  the  mag- 
nificent view  that  the  guest  has  while  eating  his  meal.  Prom 
the  dining  room  of  the  Templeton,  one  of  the  most  grand  views 
ot  the  city  and  valley  can  be  obtained,  thus  combining  the  pic- 


turesque with  the  substantial  at  one  and  the  same  time.  This 
fact  occasions  food  for  conversation  among  guests  thus  pro- 
longing the  time  for  meals  and  giving  a  greater  zest  thereto  in 
the  enjoyment  of  the  same  and  greatly  aiding  nature  in  its 
work  of  digestion.  This  hotel  is  patronized  by  the  best  class 
of  people  from  all  over  the  world,  and  many  expressions  of 
praise  of  the  hotel  and  its  management  have  been  heard  from 
travelers  who  were  so  fortunate  as  to  be  entertained  beneath  its 
roof.  The  management  of  this  hotel  is  very  popular  with  the 
traveling  public  and  exceedingly  courteous  and  attentive  to  the 
wants  and  comforts  of  guests. 


SALT  LAKE  CITY,  UTAH. 


THE  PACIFIC  LUMBER  &  BUILDING  COMPANY. 

The  lumber  and  building  interests  of  any  community  occupy 
a  prominent  position  in  the  rank  of  important  factors  that  go 
to  make  up  the  commercial  supremacy  of  a  city.  The  interests 
mentioned  involve  the  investment  of  a  large  amount  of  capital 
and  the  consequent  employment  of  a  great  many  men  and  the 
involving  of  a  large  pay-roll,  the  proceeds  of  which  are  largely 
distributed  among  families,  and  in  turn,  circulated  among 
the  merchants  and  business  men  of  the  community  in  which 
the  industry  is  located.  The  Pacific  Lumber  &  Building  Com- 
pany is  one  of  the  most  valuable  industries  of  Salt  Lake,  and 

adds  very  largely  to  her 
material  prosperity.  The 
company  is  an  incorpora- 
ted one,with  Martin  Qarn, 
President;  Joseph  Jensen, 
Vice-President,  and  W. 
L.  Hansen,  Secretary  and 
Treasurer.  The  business 
of  the  company  is:  whole- 
sale and  retail  dealers  in 
lumber,  coal,  contractors' 
supplies,  and  manufac- 
turers of  doors,  windows, 
sash,  blinds,  wood-carv- 
ing and  architects'  mater- 
ials. That  the  institution 
is  a  solid  one  may  be  in- 
ferred from  the  following 
list  of  directors,  com- 
prising some  of  the  best 
and  most  favorably  known 
business  men  in  the  Ter- 
ritory: George  Crismon, 
Hyrum  Jensen,  Christo- 
pher Alston,  N.  J.Hansen, 
J.  R.  Wilson,  W.  O.  Ell- 
ridge,  Owen  S.  Hardy, 
Lorenzo  S.  Clark  and 
Jacob  Garn. 

The  plant  of  the  cor- 
poration covers  four  acres 
of  ground,  with  a  planing- 
mill  two  stories  in  height 
and  70x90  feet  in  dimen- 
sions. The  company  has 
recently  placed  in  their 
planing-mill  the  latest 
improved  Dr.  Goehr- 
iuggo  geometrical  mould- 
ing machine  6x18  feet, 
weighing  18,000  pounds, 
being  the  only  machine  of  its  kind  in  use  in  the  western  country, 
and  is  in  consequence,  prepared  to  furnish  geometrical  mould- 
ings, carved  mouldings,  etc.,  for  banks,  hotels,  public  buildings 
and  private  residences  in  any  quantity  and  variety.  The  motive 
power  of  this  mill  is  two  boilers  of  50-horse-power  each,  driven  by 
a  Corliss  engine  of  the  most  approved  modern  construction. 
The  coal  office,  general  office,  lecture  rooms,  library  and 
tenements  occupy  500  feet  frontage  on  Eleventh  East  Street, 
and  157  feet  on  Twelfth  South  Street. 

The  company  carries  an  average  stock  of  875,000,  and  is 
transacting  an  annual  business  of  about  the  same  amount, 
which,  however,  has  lately  been  steadily  increasing.  In  the 
transaction  of  this  vast  business  twenty- five  men  are  employed 
and  the  industry  thus  affords  support  to  a  large  number  of 
people.  The  trade  of  this  firm  extends  throughout  Utah,  and 
the  transactions  in  consequence  will  compnre  favorably  with 
any  institution  in  the  Territory.  The  Pacific  Lumber  &  Build- 
ing Company,  together  with  the  officers  and  directors,  make  a 
strong  combination,  and  one  that  competitors  will  find  difficult 
to  emulate. 


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THE  KNUTSFOHD  HOTEL. 

Although  Salt  Lake  City  is  yet  in  its  infancy  the  impor- 
tance ami  magnitude  of  some  of  her  institutions  and  building. 
exceed  by  far,  some  of  her  older  and  more  pretentious 
rivals.  In  one  respect,  at  Iwst,  she  is  the  superior  even  of 
Huch  rivals,  and  that  is  in  the  character  and  nature  of  her 
hotels.  Perhaps  no  better  ill  nut  rat  ion  of  Utah  enterprise, 
opulence  and  genius,  is  afforded  than  by  an  inspection  »r  the 
new  magnificent  structure  which  was  opened  to  the  public, 
June,  1891.  It  is  undoubtedly  the  finest,  largest  nod  most 
elegantly  appointed  hotel  of  any  city  between  the  Missouri 
Kiver  and  the  1'iicilic  Ocean,  and  it  may  truthfully  be  said  that 
the  height  of  human  ingenuity  and  skill  in  this  particular  line 
of  enterprise  was  reached  when  the  Knutsford  Motel  was  com- 
pleted. The  poet  says  "A  thing  of  beanty  is  a  joy  forever." 
and  this  saying  can  never  be  better  exempiititd  than  in  view- 
ing this  massive  and  elegant  structure,  towering  to  a  height  of 


main  entrance  that  leads  from  the  office  to  the  second 
floor  where  are  situated  the  reading  and  writing  rooms, 
parlors,  banquet,  ordinaries,  and  dining  rooms.  On  this  floor 
is  a  broad  promenade  extending  around  the  interior  of  the 
building,  and  being  under  the  same  sky-light  as  the  office  it 
commands  a  full  view  of  the  rotunda.  The  ordinaries  are 
striking  illustrations  of  what  beautiful  things  nrt  can  produce. 
being  large,  airy  rooms  and  finished  np  in  the  nkill  and  perfec- 
tion of  the  modern  artist.  The  building  itself  is  practically  fire- 
proof, and  thoroughly  ventilated  throughout  the  entire  ntnic 
lure.  The  sanitary  features  are  perfect,  special  attention  hav- 
ing been  directed  to  this  important  matter.  The  dining  room 
is  a  model  of  beauty  in  elegance,  being  finished  in  white  with 
terra  cotta  decorations,  while  the  floor  is  laid  in  mosaic  tilings. 
The  ceiling  is  very  high,  extending  the  depth  of  two  floors, 
while  the  windows  ««re  unique  in  design  and  elegant  in  their 
appointments,  consisting  of  stained  cathedral  glass  which  gives 
a  t«ne  of  beauty  and  richness  to  the  appiirtmeut  that  would  be 
ditllcnlt  to  excel.  The  hotel  is  supplied  with  three  engines. 


Tfc  $*&?. 


•even  ntoriea,  with  iU  beautiful  walls  of  grey  granit. 
in  the  golden  •untight  of  the  garden  spot  of  the  world.  Tin- 
mammoth  hotel  paJaoe  waa  erected  by  a  stock  company  at  a 
coat  of  $7tt).<m  It  i.  }:\2  by  !.!•_•  r....i.  six  .tones  and  baae- 
BBeot,  with  a  four  ••lory  annex,  !&  l>>  liXI  feet.  It  is  const  rm-ted 
of  irniy  granite  and  contain*  2WI  room*  fur  gnenU,  either  single 
or  etmnite.  of  whirh  •eveiity-rlve  are  furni-  .egaiit 

bath  room*.     In  •ihlitum  i»  ihm,  every  Moor  i*  provided  will, 

•  bath  rooms,  a  convenience  DO  modern  hotel  ahonld  lie 
withont  Tin-  building  him  four  ptibln-  ar.d  fifty  private  parlorc, 
•iMmat  dining  rooflM,  ordinance,  l>Hi,<|iiet,  bar,  reading  aud 

.'  room,  aim  barber  abop  and  newa  room,  anil  in  fact. 
•II  IheonoTMiiMioM  that  modem  ioi«no>  and  meohmiical  (kill 
oonld  iDTent  and  onn-  «  office  I*  a  beautiful  wurk  ••! 

art,  beiog  flniched  in  wbiU  nn.l  adorned  with  Urra-cottn 
ration*   and    oxMuiic    tiling  of  the  latMt  denign*   and    pat- 
ttrna    in    modrrn     art.      The     great    atair-uape    in    a    maa 
•ive    and    impoviiig    v\i.rk     of    man'*   skill   and    ing. 

oonatructnl    of    the    fln«et    marble,    and    facing   tbe 


one  fnr  eluctrii1   |nir|ioseH,  one  for  elevators,  and  the  other  for 
the  laundry. 

I'liM  kili'hen,  Mining  rcMinm,  pantrieB,  help's  dining  rxKima 
and  sleeping  ii|>iirtnienlN.  and  all  the  heat  and  lighting  appli 
aDOM.  are attnatod  in  the  foiir-htory  annex,  separate  from  Ilie 
buililing  lint  i-.iii!:fi-trd  by  a  ooverecf  paaenge-wiiy. 

All  the  furnii*liingH  of  I  he  hotel  are  rich  and  in  keeping  with 
the   character   "f    Hie   Htrnctim*.      The    furniture,    niherware, 

carpeU,  etc.,  are  elegant  in  det-igu.  rirh  u m-tnn-i  n-:,  and 

rrprewnt  an  outlay  of  1100,000,  The  Kuutuford  throughout  IK 
»  veritable  palace  and  it  would  aeem  thea<Mi»>or  |,.  ir,.,-i,nn  ha« 
lieen  reached  in  iU  con»ttii<-tion  nud  rurniKhincN  The  leaaei 
•OdpnprMof  of  the  hotel  is  Mr.  <i  S  llolmo*.  the  former 
proprietor  of  the  Continental.  HIM!  one  of  the  most  widely 
m  d  (Nipuhir  hotel  men  in  the  entir nintrj.  The  trav- 
eling men  nil  n«enr  by  him  nnd  under  such  favoriihle  manage- 
•ogether  with  the  grard  char«i'ter  .  f  the  h..fel.  it  hna  and 
will  donbtlefw  continue  to  have  the  cream  of  public  patronage 
in  Shit  lMk..  ( 


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J.  W.  JENKINS  &  SONS. 

The  immense  quantities  of  harness  and  saddlery  goods  used 
in  the  United  States  invest  the  industry  of  manufacturing 
these  products  with  an  importance  that  places  it  at  once 
among  the  great  branches  of  trade  and  commerce.  An  enter- 
prising and  reliable  institution  engaged  in  this  line  of  busi- 
ness is  the  establishment  of  J.  W.  Jenkins  &•  Sons,  located  at 
76  East  Second  South  street,  which  was  founded  in  1855  by 
J.  W.  Jenkins,  Sr.,  now  deceased,  and  was  succeeded  by  J.  W., 
C.  1L,  and  S.  J.  Jenkins.  This  is  the  largest  house  in  its  line 
in  Salt  Lake  City,  and  we  presume  the  oldest  in  this  section  of 
the  country.  Their  trade  extends  throughout  Utah,  Idaho, 


ii  SKINS  A  SONS. 

Wyoming,  Montana,  etc.  They  occupy  a  building  47x60  feet, 
arranged  with  due  regard  to  the  convenience  of  their  cus- 
tomers as  well  as  the  eighteen  men  whom  they  employ.  They 
are  manufacturers  and  wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in  harness 
and  saddlery  hardware.  The  grade  of  goods  turned  from  this 
establishment  maintains  a  high  reputation  for  general  excel- 
lence, and  in  consequence  there  is  a  steady  demand  throughout 
the  entire  West  for  its  products.  The  trade  of  this  house 
today  will  run  over  $50,000  per  annum  and  is  constantly  in- 
creasing. 

The  personnel  of  the  firm,  J.  W.,  C.  H.,  and  S.  J.  Jenkins,  are 
gentlemen  who  have  followed  this  business  all  their  lives,  and 
of  courpe  are  thoroughly  conversant  with  it,  and  are  held  iu 
high  esteem  by  the  community  for  their  sterling  business 
methods  and  many  social  qualities.  They  are  gentlemen  whose 
names  are  linked  inseparably  with  Salt  Lake  City  and  her  future 
greatness.  The  cut  shown  above  gives  some  idea  of  the 
premises  occupied.  All  grades  and  styles  of  articles  pertaining 
to  horse  equipments  are  manufactured  to  order. 

They  also  make  tents,  awnings  and  wagon  covers,  etc., 
which  are  made  by  hand,  all  work  guaranteed  to  be  durable 
and  give  entire  satisfaction.  Strong  material  and  thorough 
workmanship  are  always  embodied  in  the  work  turned  out  by 
this  concern,  and  a  trial  will  convince  patrons  that  they  are 
skilled  and  reliable  manufacturers. 


TAYLOR,   ROMNEY,   ARMSTRONG  CO. 

In  a  write-up  of  the  industries  of  the  city,  it  is  the  object 
and  aim  of  the  editors  of  this  work,  to  incorporate  all  those 
establishments  that  contribute  in  a  material  way  to  the  pros- 
perity of  Salt  Lake.  Standing  conspicuously  in  the  ranks  of 
the  old  pioneer  firms  that  have  aided  to  such  a  wonderful 
degree  in  the  development  of  the  city,  is  the  one  that  heads  this 
article.  The  industry  was  founded  in  1869,  and  incorporated  in 
1887.  The  firm  are  manufacturers,  contractors  and  builders, 
also  dealers  in  all  kinds  of  building  material  and  building 
hardware.  The  plant  occupies  two  acres  of  ground,  which  is 
the  property  of  the  company,  and  employs  sixty  men  in  the 
transaction  of  its  immense  business.  A  forty-horsepower 
engine,  of  the  most  approved  modern  pattern,  is  used  in  the 
planing  mills  and  sash  and  door  factory,  which  is  a  two-story 
structure,  50  by  120  feet,  where  the  manufacturing  of  sash  and 
doors  is  carried  on  daily  on  a  large  scale.  The  officers  of  the 
company  are  (!.  H.  Taylor,  president  and  assistant  manager; 
K.  Armstrong,  vice-president;  Qeo.  Bomney,  manager,  and  G. 
E.  Romney,  secretary  and  treasurer.  The  directory  board 


comprises  the  above  gentlemen,  with  the  addition  of  W.  H. 
Armstrong,  and  Heber  J.  Bomuey.  They  are  all  men  of  com- 
mercial ability  and  very  prominent  in  the  mercantile  commun- 
ity. The  industry  they  represent  is  of  great  value  to  the  city, 
and  is  one  that  reflects  credit  upon  the  numerous  manufactur- 
ing establishments  with  which  Salt  Lake  City  abounds. 

GEORGE  A.  LOWE. 

The  irrigated  farm  lands  of  the  Jordan  valley  and  of  the 
other  sections  of  Utah  produce  abundant  crops.  The  farmers 
here  are  iu  a  much  more  prosperous  condition  than  those  of 
the  states  lying  to  the  east  of  the  mountains,  being  independent 
of  the  climatic  conditions  so  important  in  that  region.  Accord- 
ingly they  are  in  a  position  to  ask  for  and  get  the  best 
auxiliaries  to  the  pursuit  of  their  avocation.  The  farm 
machinery  sold  in  this  section  is  of  the  most  improved  pattern 
and  the  demand  being  at  all  times  especially  brisk,  the  estab- 
lishment of  a  big  business  in  agricultural  implements  iu  this 
quarter  depends  only  on  the  merit  of  the  goods  offered.  The 
house  of  George  A.  Lowe  has  evidently  succeeded  in  winning 
the  confidence  of  the  farming  community,  for  the  business  car- 
ried on  by  it  is  heavy  enough  to  call  for  the  congratulations  of 
any.  This  house  was  established  in  Corinne,  Utah,  in  1870 
and  removed  to  Salt  Lake  in  1874.  The  concern  carries  a  full 
line  of  all  kinds  of  farming  machinery,  wagons,  carriages  and 
buggies  and  caters  to  every  branch  of  the  trade.  The 
amount  of  capital  invested  is  about  8200,000,  and  on  this 
basis  a  business  .of  .$500,000  a  year  is  easily  transacted  in 
the  territory  alone.  Thirty  employes  are  kept  busy  at  the 
Salt  Lake  and  Ogden  houses,  and  from  this  place  a  business 
is  carried  out  over  the  boundaries  of  Utah  and  into  Southern 
Idaho  and  adjacent  states.  In  Salt  Lake  the  plant  occupies 
four  buildings  for  offices,  salesrooms  and  storage  quarters,  the 
ground  area  being  125  by  350  feet.  On  this  ground  sheds  are 
maintained  for  wagons  and  other  stock,  and  the  finest  display 
of  carriages  and  buggies  that  could  be  desired  is  to  be  found. 
Aside  from  the  business  of  dealer  in  agricultural  implements 
Mr.  Lowe  carries  a  heavy  realty  traffic,  and  owns  and  occupies 
one  of  the  most  attractive  residences  in  the  city.  His  business 
relations  are  with  the  heaviest  financiers  in  the  territory,  and 
he  is  generally  looked  upon  as  a  solid  citizen  and  an  acquisi- 
tion to  the  city's  traffic  promotion.  He  has,  amoug  the  other 
special  lines  represented,  the  general  agency  for  Peter  Schutt- 
ler's  wagons,  which  from  certain  especial  points  are  better 
adapted  to  the  peculiar  conditions  of  inter-mountain  farming 
than  most  of  those  offered  for  the  approval  of  the  agriculturist 
in  this  section.  The  houses  which  he  represents  here  with 
wares  are  of  established  reputation  in  the  east,  and  he  is  doing 
a  great  deal  to  extend  that  high  consideration  in  this  region. 


THE  MODEL  STEAM  BAKERY. 

Within  the  past  five  years  a  most  important  revelation  in 
the  details  of  modern  science  has  been  the  means  of  opening  up 
and  developing  resources  that  are  of  incomparable  value  to  the 
growth  and  prosperity  of  any  new  community.  The  establish- 
ment that  heads  this  article  is  the  only  steam  bakery  in  the 
Territory,  and  is  of  great  benefit  to  the  city  from  many  points  of 
view.  The  institution,  though  only  founded  in  January  last, 
already  transacts  a  business  at  the  rate  of  $50,000  per  annum. 
The  trade  of  the  concern  already  extends  to  the  adjoining 
cities  and  towns  and  is  increasing  in  volume  daily.  The  plant 
occupies  a  space  100x150  feet  in  dimensions,  and  is  supplied  with 
the  most  approved  machinery, the  boilers  and  engines  especially 
being  adapted  to  a  heavy  run  of  business,  and  the  transaction 
of  the  same  with  ease,  rapidity  and  dispatch.  The  capacity  of 
the  bakery  is  five  tons  of  flour,  or  1,100  loaves  of  bread  daily. 
They  also  do  an  extensive  business  in  the  manufacture  of  pastry, 
the  reputation  of  which  has  attained  such  an  excellent  charac- 
ter that  many  new  orders  are  constantly  being  sent  in  for  their 
choice  brands  in  this  line.  The  proprietors,  Messrs.  John  P. 
Meyer  and  Leo  Eardman,  are  both  natives  of  Germany,  and  have 
only  resided  in  Utah  a  little  less  than  one  year.  They  are  men 
of  enterprise  and  great  integrity  of  character,  and  will  doubtless 
erelong  attain  a  high  rank  in  the  manufacturing  industries  of 
of  Salt  Lake  and  the  Territory  of  Utah.  Their  establishment 
is  located  on  Ninth  East,  between  Fifth  and  Sixth  South  streets, 
where  the  owners  will  be  pleased  to  see  any  one  desiring  to  be 
shown  one  of  the  most  complete  plants  in  the  West.  In  order 
to  obtain  and  hold  the  trade  of  the  country,  they  use  none  but 
the  finest  of  high  grade  flour,  which  is  of  itself  a  guarantee  of 
the  pre-eminent  excellence  of  their  manufactures.  In  the  bus- 
iness they  employ  continuously  from  eight  to  ten  skilled 
bakers  who  are  thorough  adepts  in  their  profession  and  posted 
in  all  its  details. 


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Mr.  Hughes  is  a  good  business  man  in  every  respect,  bnt  is 
especially  adapted  to  the  line  he  has  chosen  on  account  of  bin 
excellent  judgment  and  thorough  knowledge  of  the  wants  of 
the  trade.  That  he  is  a  man  held  in  high  esteem  in  commer- 
cial and  financial  circles,  it  is  only  necessary  to  say  that  his 
business  card  bears  on  its  face  as  references,  the  American 
National  Bank  and  Express  companies  of  Salt  Lake:  C.  M. 
Condon,  banker.  Oswego,  Kansas;  K.  '  >.  Deming.  president 
First  National  Bank,  <  Mwego;  Terrell  Bros.,  Chit-ago;  \VellB 
Bros.,  Coffeyville,  Kansas.  In  addition  to  his  high  business 
qualifications  and  financial  standing,  he  is  a  gentleman  of 
excellent  social  qualities  and  is  liked  and  respected  by  all  who 
have  the  pleasure  of  his  acquaintance. 


WALKER   BROS.  AND   FYLER  COMPANY. 

The  business  enterprise,  prosperity  and  solidity  of  a  eit  > .  are 
in  a  large  measure  indicated  by  the  extent  and  character  of  its 
eommerical  houses.  The  great  dry-gooda  houses  of  the  country 
with  their  co-relative 
branches  of  trade,  have 
exercised  a  powerful  in 
Hnence  upon  the  welfare 
»f  the  communities  in 
which  they  ure  situated. 
and  the  old.  wealthy, and 
successful  establishments 
have  became  familiar,  bv 
trade  and  repntation  in 
all  sections  of  the  land. 
The  history  of  Salt  Lake 
( 'it y,  though  she  is  still  in 
her  youth  presents  many 
facts  of  great  interest  to 
the  student  of  mercantile 
history.  While  its  posi- 
tion in  one  of  the  richest 
fertile  valleysof  the  world 
gave  it  iinuHiial  inkim 
tages,  men  of  ability  were 
needed  to  promote  and 
accelerate  development  of 
its  resources.  Theordin 
ary  merchant  develops 
talents  ami  '{Utilities  in 
the  lint-  of  his  own  trade. 
but  the  requirements  of 
grow  ink'  cities  fortunately 
bring  to  the  front  men 
of  himineM  genius,  who 
not  only  evidence  abili- 
ties in  their  own  business 
I  iy  that  supreme  test  suc- 
cess, but  aid  by  th.- 
wide  range  of  their 
capacity  and  mental  <-ali- 
ber  the  general  prosperity 
ami  success  of  tln>ir  f.-l 
Iowa,  and  the  wealth  ami 
reputation  of  their  city 

.It  Lake  has  been  cm 
inently  fortunate  in  the 
possession  of  citizenx  of 
this  elevated  stamp,  hut 
to  no  i*t  of  imlivnluals 
doe*  thisapply  with  morn 
force  or  distinguish  with 


more  unassuming  men  thiin  tli»  m.-ml>en«of  the  grout  .lr>  i."""l- 
housetbesnbjeotof  this  article.  I  h>-  Wnlk.-r  I  iro' hers  started 
their  present  enterpriseon  asnm  -ind  that  thebosi- 

DMC  has  grown  to  snch  enormous  pto|M>rtioaa  axil  now  possesses, 
IK  .In.-  to  the  enterprise,  push  and  activity  of  the...  . 

resent  firm  eoDninling  of  M.  II.  \Valk«-r,  President:  I.  I; 
Walker.  Vice-Prssident;.l.  I:  Walker,  Jr.,  Secretary  and  H  \ 
Manager,  was  organized  an. I  im-orp"ru'.'.l  in  I-.M.  Th,. 
average  •mount  of  stork  rarrn-l  IH  j?jm.iiiHl.  with  an  minimi 
Illinium*  of  g.VKi.K"!  The  company  sm  ploy ••  fore*  of  forty 
male  and  fort)  live  female  clerk*  and  assistant*,  and  it»  trade 

IH  throughout   I'tah.   Idaho,  Montana,  Colorado,  W»om 
ing  ami  Nevada.     The  company  ooctlpie*   an  elegant  i.ew  liri.-k 
i.nil.liiik.-.  Mom-  r., ..',,.•  -  ,x|i;:,  feet,  winch  was  erected  especially 
for  the  aconmmoiUtion  and  convenience  of  its  large  trad, 
•trnctnre  i»  •  handsome  one,  and  a  finer  or  moreoomraodioim 
bnsineM  borne  especially  adapted  to  the  dry  goods  trnde  would 
be  difBclnt  to  find  in  all  the  land.    The  buildiug  is  heated  by 


steam  from  an  engine  and  boilers  of  the  most  approved  mod- 
ern construction,  while  the  entire  edifice  from  cellar  to  dome  is 
lighted  by  electricity.  The  building  is  literally  a  veritable  dry- 
goods  palace  and  well  worth  a  visit  of  inspection  by  those 
who  love  to  view  an  extensive  and  first-class  dry-goods  house. 
While  it  is  not  the  province  of  this  work  to  indulge  in  exces- 
sive praise  of  any  single  establishment,  in  this  instance  we  feel 
that  we  are  not  deviating  from  our  rule  by  asserting,  that  while 
no  establishment  in  the  city  has  achieved  a  more  respectable 
position  commercially,  not  one  has  been  conducted  upon  a 
basis  more  conservative,  honorable  and  liberal,  or  managed 
with  a  more  enterprising  and  progressive  policy  than  the 
Walker  Bros,  and  Fyler  Company  and  that  no  men  stand 
higher  in  the  estimation  of  their  fellow  men  than  the  members 
of  the  same.  

HEESCH  &  ELLERBECK. 

It  <s  our  intention  to  incorporate  in  onr  review  of  the  imlust 
ries    and    progress  of   Salt   Lake,  notices  of   those  business 

houses  and  enterprises 
which  by  reason  of  their 
long  duration  and  the 
scale  and  magnitude  of 
their  transactions  are 
termed  "representative;" 
hence  in  this  con  nee 
tion.  the  staunch  old  firm 
of  Heesch  .V  Ellerbeek 
whose  office  and  business 
is  on  E*st  First  South 
St.  between  Main  and 
State,  deserves  special  at- 
tention.  Established  in 
1875  it  has  by  pluck, 
energy  and  enterprise, 
coupled  with  fair  and 
honorable  dealing,  ob- 
tained a  front  rank  among 
the  commercial  inetitu 
tions  of  the  city.  The 
business  of  the  firm  is 
that  of  Plumbers,  <  !as. 
Steam  Fitter*  and  dealers 
in  Steam  Heaters,  (ias 
fixtures  and  Plumber's 
Supplies.  They  also 
Immlle  Annunciators, 
Burglar  Alarms  and  Elec- 
trical Lighting  Appli- 
ances. They  carry  one 
of  the  largest  stocks  in 
the  West  ami  employ  a 
for.v  of  forty  men.  Their 
annual  sales  amount  to 
•  Hland  are  constantly 
increasing  in  volumes' 
very  year.  They  occupy 
an  elegant  two-story 
building  which  in  i.lmii  ;i 
lily  arrange.!  for  Hie  busi- 
ness and  filled  with  the 
Ix-Nt  and  most  approved 
modern  htyle  of  Design 
and  make  Forty  f»et  of 
the  front  part  of  the  I. nild- 
ing  in  reserved  for  the  of 
flee  and  display  room. 


u.hM:  111:1  K    \  i  M.H:  i  i>Mr\Nv  inn  HIS 


where  rome  of  the  most  handsome  andelegantgoo.1- in  theline  of 
plumbing  fixtures  and  electrical  appliances,  ever  seen  in  any 
house  greet  the  eye  on  every  -1.1.-  Th-  exhibit  of  this  nrra 
has  attracted  universal  attention  in  the  city,  and  is  well  worth  a 
vinit  hy  those  who  have  not  lieen  fortunate  enough  to  Me  It. 
The  basement  is  used  for  machinery  and  the  storage  of  heavy 
Ti«meas.  the  firm  makes  a  specialty 

of  fine  plnmhiMk-  HI  all  its  details  and  -MM.-  of  th.«ir  work  c«n 
beceen  in  the  tlnewt  residence*  of  the  city.  Among  tliewlH-ing 
the  Mansions  of  Itoy.l  Park,  the  ji-wnli-r.  VT.  S.  McCornick, 
th-  l;.,i,k.-r.  P.  I.  William*,  rapt.  Paul  ami  T.  <».  Webbers  of 
the  /  < '  W  I  .  and  iimny  others,  they  also  did  the  work  in  the 
Pr.^r-tw  building,  winch  is  considered  bj  experts  to  be  a 

remarkable   pi.-< f    mechanical  skill   and   perfect    in   all    its 

magnitude.  Mr.  lleenoh  was  the  first  mechanic  to  do  Military 
plumbing  in  Salt  Lake,  and  no  little  credit  IH  due  him  there- 
fore M  good  work  in  tin*  line  contributes  largely  to  the  health. 
and  prosperity  of  the  people  of  any  city,  and  at  the  time  he 


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introduced  the  same,  Salt  Lake  City  was  woefully  in  need  of 
just  such  work.  He  is  one  of  the  most  experienced  and 
practical  men  in  this  line  that  could  be  found  in  all  the 
land  and  is  constantly  studying  the  health  with  a  view  to 
practical  and  substantial  improvements.  Both  Mr.  Heesch  and 
Ellerbeck  are  old  residents  of  the  city,  and  are  deeply  inter- 
ested in  the  prosperity  of  thecity  of  their  adoption.  The  magni- 
tude of  their  business  operations  and  the  character  of  the 


Washington,  Nevada  and  Wyoming,  resulting  in  the  large  sales 
annually,  as  mentioned  before  in  this  sketch. 

One  great  specialty  of  the  firm  is  its  dressmaking  depart- 
ment, where  a  large  force  of  experienced  cutters  and  fitters  are 
constantly  at  work  in  filling  the  orders  that  daily  come  in.  This 
department  is  one  of  the  most  complete  in  its  line  in  the 
country,  and  perfect  work  is  the  consequence. 

The  proprietors  of  this  mammoth  establishment,  Messrs. 


same  have  been  substantial  factors  in  the  growth  and  develop-      „    j6  Pr°P™etors  of  th 

merit  of  Salt  Lake,  and  this  together  with  their  hiuh  standing          red   and   kouis   Simon,   are  natives  of  Germany,  and  have 

!„„  3    1 •  ""'  ru^iild,  I    in  TTfol*  f^».  *•!*«   r*n,  '     '  '        '  


long  residence,  and  larger  experience  have  placed  them  in  the 
front  ranks  of  commercial  establishments,  where  it  is  to  be 
hoped  they  may  long  continue  in  their  present  prosperity. 


SIMON  BKOS. 

Ideas  and  customs  which  satisfied  the  tastes  and  require- 
ments of  a  century  ago,  would  appear  incongruous  in  these 
days  of  progress  and  enlightenment.  Vast  changes  have  taken 
place,  and  phenomenal  improvements  have  been  made.  The 
heroic  colonist  of  1785,  were 
he  to  be  suddenly  resurrected  ' 
and  placed  in  one  of  our  met- 
ropolitan centers,  would  be 
as  much  dazed  as  was  Rip 
Van  Winkle  when  awaken- 
ing from  his  sleep  in  the  Cat- 
skills.  In  the  matter  of 
changes  and  improvements, 
there  is  probably  no  more 
striking  illustration  than 
that  produced  among  the 
votaries  of  fashion  in  the 
ranks  of  the  fair  sex  of  the 
world.  The  ladies  in  these 
modern  times  vie  with  each 
other  in  the  matter  of  elegant 
and  tasty  decorations,  and 
strive  to  reach  the  acme  of 
perfection  in  all  that  pertains 
to  the  beautifying  of  woman. 
A  beautiful  woman  is  one 
of  the  prettiest  sights  of 
God's  handiwork,  and  when 
adorned  and  beautified  by 
the  work  of  art,  becomes 
one  of  those  irresistible  sweet 
creatures  to  whom  man  de- 
lights to  render  homage  and 
devotion.  A  woman  is  never 
well  dressed  if  the  head  orna- 
ment bo  deficient,  and  to  the 
milliner,  as  much,  if  not 
more,  is  due  the  credit  when 
the  verdict  of  the  public  is. 
that  "there  goes  a  well 
dressed  woman."  In  this 
line  of  dress  there  are  con- 
stant improvements  beine 
made,  and  as  customs  and 
fashions  change,  the  mil- 


resided  in  Utah  for  the  past  twenty-two  years.  They  are  active, 
enterprising  and  energetic  mercantile  men,  heartily  and  thor- 
oughly identified,  with  the  best  interests  of  the  city  of  their 
adoption,  and  stand  high  in  the  estimation  of  both  the  commer- 
cial and  social  world.  As  an  evidence  of  such  esteem  it  may  be 
cited  that  Mr.  Fred  Simon  is  the  President  of  the  Salt  Lake 
Chamber  of  Commerce,  for  which  position  he  was  selected  on 
account  of  his  superior  business  qualifications,  his  sterling 
integrity  and  strict  honesty  of  purpose  in  all  the  walks  of  life. 
Taking  all  these  attributes  into  consideration,  there  is  no  doubt 
but  that  a  bright  and  happy  future  awaits  this  firm  in  the  com- 
mercial word,  and  that  it  will  not  be  long  until  it  has  attained 
the  highest  degree  of  success  which  it  so  justly  merits. 


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SIMON  BliOS..  WHOLE8ALE;MILLINKRY  AND  DRY  GOODS. 


liner  must  keep  pace  with  the  spirit  of  the  age  and  cater 
to  the  needs  and  requirements  of  the  public  demand.  In  order 
to  do  this  the  milliner  must  possess  good  taste,  a  keen  discrim- 
inating taste  in  the  selection  of  stock,  and  must  also  have  an 
eye  1o  the  beautiful  as  well.  A  firm  possessing  these  qualifica- 
tions in  an  eminent  degree  is  doing  business  in  Salt  Lake  City 
to-day,  and  its  success  mainly,  has  been  due  that  the  members 
thereof  are  men  who  understand  their  business.  The  Messrs. 
Simon  Bros,  have  been  engaged  in  the  wholesale  millinery  and 
ladies'  furnishings  in  Salt  Lake  since  1880,  and  have  built  up 
one  of  the  finest  trades  that  seldom  falls  to  the  lot  of  a  mer- 
chant. The  average  stock  carried  is  $100,000,  and  the  volume 
of  trade  reaches  annually  to  the  magnificent  sum  of  $'20(1,000. 
The  firm  employs  twenty  male  and  fifteen  female  assistants, 
making  a  grand  total  of  thirty-five  employes.  The  establish- 
ment has  splendid  quarters  for  its  business,  occupying  a  three- 
story  brick  structure  60x100  feet  in  dimensions  conveniently 
arranged  for  the  requirements  of  trade.  Steam  power  is  used 
for  heating  and  elevating  purposes.  The  firm  manufactures  its 
own  millinery,  in  which  it  employs  from  ten  to  fifteen  skilled 


SOLOMON  BROTHERS. 

Few  of  the  business  houses  of  Salt  Lake  can  advance  PO 
many  claims  to  public  notice  and  favor  as  the  one  whose  name 
stands  at  the  head  of  this  article.  The  age  of  this,  the  high 
standing  which  it  has  always  maintained  in  the  mercantile 
world,  the  great  reputation  it  bears  all  over  the  West,  as  well 
as  the  magnitude  of  its  business  operations.all  unite  to  render 
it  eminently  deserving  of  the  highest  commendation  in  the  pages 
of  a  work  devoted  to  an  impartial  presentation  of  the  advant- 
ages of  Salt  Lake  in  a  commercial  and  industrial  point  of  view. 
This  house  has  had  a  most  creditable  history  and  prosperous 
career.  For  more  than  twenty  years  the  Solomon  Bros., 
Alfred  and  James,  have  been  engaged  in  the  business  of  whole- 
sale dealers  and  manufacturers  of  boots  and  shoes  at  70  S. 
East  Temple  street.  In  that  time  they  have  built  up  one  of 
the  finest  trades  of  any  house  in  the  city.  They  occupy  a 
commodious  two-story  building  for  a  factory  and  sale-room 
which  is  filled  with  choice  goods  in  their  line.  The  factory 
gives  to  forty  hands  who  are  constantly  employed.  Their 


artists,  and  that  the  goods  made  are  popular,  is  evident  from      pay-roll  in   consequence  amounts  to  a  large  sum  annually  and 
the  fact  that  its  trade  extends  through  Utah,  Idaho,  Montana,      is  one  of  the  largest  of  any  house  in  the  city.    They  carry  ail 


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average  stock  of  $25,000  and  their  annual  sales  ranee  from 
$60,000  to  $75.000.  They  sell  goods  throughout  Utah,  Nevada. 
Idaho,  New  Mexico,  Wyoming,  Colorado,  ami  Arizona,  and 
their  trade  is  constantly  increasing,  as  the  character  of  the 
goods  turned  oat  by  the  firm  is  of  such  an  excellent  quality 
as  to  be  constantly  in  demand  all  over  the  wide  range  of  ter- 
ritory in  which  they  are  sold.  The  Solomon  Brothers  came  to 
s  ilt  Lake  with  the  pioneers  of  1847,  and  have  been  continuous 
residents  ever  since.  When  they  landed  on  the  present  site  of 
Salt  Lake  City,  Mr.  James  Solomon  bad  wealth  to  the  amount 
of  just  one  penny,  which  he  still  retains  in  memory  of  old  times. 
He  says,  to  use  his  own  language,  "I  rub  it  when  I  get  short 
and  my  courage  comes  back  again."  He  can  now  however 
count  bis  dollars  instead  of  pennies  all  of  which  he  has  earned 
by  hard  labor  and  diligence  through  thirty-four  years  of  steady 
application  to  business.  Alfred  Solomon  is  a  Bishop  of  the 
Mormon  church  in  the  twenty-second  ward,  and  has  always 
been  one  of  the  most  prominent  members  of  the  same.  The 
youngest  of  the  brothers  was  marshal  and  chief  of  police  of  the 
city  for  four  years.  Up  to  the  advent  of  the  Liberal  party 
into  power,  last  year,  and  during  all  his  official  career  he  was  an 
honest  conscientious  man,  and  a  gallant  officer.  He  is  uni- 
versally esteemed  and  respected  by  all  who  have  the  pleasure 
of  his  acquaintance,  and  recognized  as  a  man  of  ability  in 
commercial  circles.  Both  the  brothers  are  largely  interested 
in  readily  consisting  of  business  property  in  the  city  and  farms 
adjacent  thereto.  Most  of  these  farms  are  worth  large  sums  of 
money,  the  brothers  having  been  offered  from  $500  to  81,000 
per  acre  for  the  same.  They  however  refused  the  offer,  believ- 
ing that  Salt  Lake  and  Utah  has  a  wonderful  future  before 
them,* and  are  therefore  willing  to  trust  for  greater  rewards 
when  the  development  of 
the  city  and  Territory 
shall  be  more  fully  accom- 
plished. The  Solomon 
brothers  are  public- 
spirited,  liberal  and  enter- 
prising gentlemen,  stand- 
ing deservedly  high,  both 
as  merchants  and  citizens. 
Asa  firm  they  add  greatly 
to  the  building  up  of  the 
city's  interest  and  deserve 
classification  among  the 
leading  commercial  and 
industrial  enterprises  of 
Salt  Lake  and  Utah. 


' 


i  n  i :» 1 1  • 

MI 


CLIFT  HOUSE. 

(n  enumerating  the 
business  enterprises  of 
cities  due  attention  must, 
of  course.be  given  to  thoce 
establishments  which 

IH  for  the  comfort  ami  MDnoiMUM  of  the  public,  mid  to  no 
class  of  instill  lions  does  this  apply  more  forcibly  than  hotels 
iiml  tii.-ir  proprietor*.  All  cities  pride  themselves  on  having 
popular  hostelries  where  visitors  can  be  entertained  with  com 
fort  and  made  to  feel  at  home.  There  is  no  city  probably  in  the 
entire  west  that  has  so  many  favorite  hotels  and  landlords  as 
Salt  Lake.  Among  these  popular  institutions  the  ('lift  House 
take*  rank  with  them  nil.  Although  onlv  a  two  dollar-a  -day 
house,  itaappertainments,  conveniences  and  menu  are  first -clam 
in  all  respects.  The  house  was  newly  furniiihed  nml  reopened 
in  ls«7  by  the  present  proprietor,  Andrew  ('.  liriien,  of  whom 
it  can  I*  said,  he  IH  among  the  nxwt  popular  landlord*  to  !>•• 
friurnl  in  the  whole  country.  The  h;>tel  i*  centrally  located, 
ainl  conilii"tn.l  on  the  American  plan.  Hi*  a  three-story  brick 
building,  nil  tinted  on  the  corner  of  Main  ami  Third  South 
•-.  and  impraatM  the  beln.l.i.-r  at  once  with  its  neat  and 
home-like  appearance.  It  ban  *i\ty-two  sleeping  rooms  and  IIHH 
a  capacity  for  accommodating  150  guest*.  The  dining  room  is 
large,  seating  one  hundred  |..«.|.l.-  and  presided  over  by  atten- 
tiv..  an. I  obliging  waiter*.  A  line  bar-roorn  i*  also  connected 
with  the  hoiiM>,  also  an  elegant  .m.l  cnmraodioii*  parlor  and 
numerous  adjuncts  for  the  convenience  of  patrons. 
hoiine  in  hghUxl  by  gas  ami  electricity,  wit' 

'I.H.r.  and  all  the  room*  are  supplied  with  electric  anniincm 
torn  inHtiring  prompt  attention  to  call*.  The  hotel  has  n  force 
of  men  anil  women  who  are  attentive  to  their  duties,  and 
obliging  uriil  p<ihte  to  gfieMN.  The  proprietor  ha*  aimed  to 

-  his  hon*e  a  plennant  one  at  which  to  stop  by  providing 
his  patrons  with  all  the  comforts  of  a  home-like  nature,  and  baa 


succeeded  admirably  as  a  glance  at  the  hotel  register  will  show 
A  large  number  of  families  have  their  homes  at  this  house, 
many  of  whom  have  been  there  for  years,  thus  proving  (•(inclu- 
sively that  the  untiring  efforts  of  the  proprietor  to  please  are 
duly  appreciated.  The  Clift  is  a  strong  favorite  with  all  classes 
of  the  traveling  public  and  especially  n>  with  the  traveling 
salesmen  and  theatrical  people  who  patronize  the  house  to  ;i 
greater  extent  than  any  other  in  Salt  Lake  City,  which  fact  is 
due  to  the  abundantly  supplied  table,  the  cleanly  kept  rooms 
and  the  uniformly  kind  and  courteous  treatment  they  enjoy 
while  stopping  at  this  house.  Mr.  Brixen  is  deservedly  popular 
with  the  actor's  profession,  which  he  so  admires,  as  is  attested 
by  the  fact  that  the  office  and  reading  room  of  the  Clift  are 
adorned  with  large  pictures  of  many  of  the  great  celebrities 
nicely  framed.  In  conclusion  it  is  but  justly  meet  and  proper, 
that  a  fair  share  of  praise  be  awarded  to  the  estimable  wife  of 
Mr.  Hrixen  who  is  a  lady  of  tine  business  sagacity  and  excellent 
social  and  intellectual  qualifications.  To  her  advice  and 
judgment  Mr.  Brixeu  has  often  deferred,  the  wisdom  of  such  a 
course  being  developed  in  the  events  that  followed.  The  world 
would  be  much  better  off  if  men  possessing  companions  of  such 
abilities  as  Mrs.  Brixen  has  developed  would  consult  with  them 
oftener  on  business  affairs.  A  woman  is  naturally  of  a  quick 
and  perceptive  nature,  and  many  a  man  might  have  prospered 
and  been  saved  from  financial  ruin  had  he  placed  confidence  in 
his  wife's  judgment  and  confided  his  troubles  to  her  before  it 
was  too  late.  Be  it  said  that  Mr.  Brixen  with  the  aid  of  his  ex- 
cellent wife  who  has  been  as  devoted  to  their  interests  as  be 
himself,  is  at  this  early  day  the  proud  possessor  of  a  fortune 
which  does  not  fall  short  of  3  100,000.  Not  a  bad  showing  from 
a  start  made  on  a  borrowed  capital  of  8200  eleven  years  ago. 


CLIFT    HOUSE 
WINE  ROOM. 

A  neat  and  attractive 
w  me  room  in  not  only  an 
ornament  to  any  city,  but 
au  absolute  necessity  in 
any  community  that  pre 
tends  to  metropolitan 


1.11    I     Hill   SK. 


A  well  regulated  resort 
of  this  character isalways 
certain  to  be  liberally 
ronized  from  the  fact  that 
gentlemen  always  c" 
where  they  are  well 
treated.  Amcng  the  many 
sample  rooms  in  the 
country,  the  subject  of 
this  sketch  is  undoubtedly 
the  finest  in  all  Sal't 
Lake.  Mr.  C  II  I 
halter,  the  proprietor, 
carries  in  stock  none  but  the  best  brands  of  wines,  liquors  and 
cigars,  the  variety  of  which  is  of  a  very  extensive  character. 
The  room  occupied  is  large  and  commodious  and  fitted  up  with 
all  the  modern  elegance  of  metropolitan  style.  The  establish- 
ment although  only  inaugurated  by  Mr.  Deuhalter  in  IS.HI,  has 
become  very  popular  with  the  public,  and  the  business  will 
compare  very  favorably  with  that  of  any  in  its  line  in  Utah. 
One  reason  for  this  is  the  excellent  quality  of  the  goods  carried 

and  an  ither  is  that  the  treatment  a >rded  all  patrons  i*  of  the 

•nt  lem  inly  character.     Mr.  Denballor  is   formerly  from 

^    I.  mi-.  Mi iri.andhas   been  a  resident  ofS.lt  Lake  for 

thirt-en  years.  He  is  also  largely  int«re*t.-.l  in  the  sHlt  Lake 
S  ,  la  Water  Company,  one  of  the  largest  concern*  lietween 
Chicago  and  San  Francisco.  Hois  a  practical  man  m  all  lu- 
business  affairs  ami  a  „•,•!. d-mm,  with  whom  it  i*  a  pleasure  to 
meet.  Mea*rs.  Wm.  Beat  and  Wm.  Orey.  the  two  gentlemen 
who  cater  to  the  want*  of  the  public,  are  men  who  thoroughly 
understand  their  busmen*  and  are  always  polite  an. I  attentive 
to  all  patrons.  They  are  skilful  mixers  of  all  these  delicious 
drinks  which  the  human  anatomy  craves,  and  ran  be  depended 
upon  to  give  you  just  what  you  call  Tor.  The  ('lift  II 
wme  ro  .m  is  in  all  reapsota  a  novel  one,  and  deserving  of  the 
large  popularity  it  enjoys. 


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THE  GEORGE  DUNFORD  SHOE  COMPANY. 

One  of  the  oldest  and  most  important  mercantile  houses  of 
Salt  Lake  City  is  the  boot  and  shoe  business  founded  in  1854 
by  Geo.  Dunford,  and  certain  it  is  that  no  house  of  like  charac- 
ter is  more  favorably  known  or  enjoys  a  more  wide-spread  rep- 
utation throughout  Utah.  Mr.  Dunford  came  to  Zion  in  1854, 
and,  with  a  small  stock  of  merchandise,  opened  a  general  store, 
and  being  a  careful,  industrious  business  man,  prospered  as  the 
city  grew,  until  its  population  had  multiplied  several  times, 
and  the  trade  that  he  had  acquired  had  increased  to  that  extent 
which  justifies  a  change  from  a  stock  of  general  merchandise 
to  the  exclusive  line  of  boots  and  shoes,  and  for  which  Mr. 
I  )nnf  ord  was  so  admirably  suited.  From  the  time  the  change 
was  made  he  became  a  leader  in  that  particular  branch  of  mer- 
chandise, carrying  at  all  times  a  fine  and  varied  assortment  of 
boots,  shoes,  slippers  and  rubber  goods  of  every  grade,  from  the 
most  popular  and  celebrated  brands  of  foot-wear  to  the  cheaper, 
so  that  it  has  been 
known  far  and  near  that 
the  house  of  Geo.  Dun- 
ford  was  the  place  to 
get  just  what  you  want. 
No  similar  institution 
has  maintained  a  better 
reputation  for  honor- 
able and  square  dealing, 
and  no  better  testimon- 
ial of  which  fact  can  be 
offered  to  the  public 
than  that  this  house 
has  flourished  from  ite 
inception,  and  its  busi- 
ness has  not  only  stead- 
ily increased  propor- 
tionately with  the 
growth  of  the  city,  but 
has  for  its  customers  to- 
day, patrons  who  dealt 
with  the  house  twenty- 
rive  years  ago.  A  more 
complete  .line  of  every- 
thing known  in  ladies', 
men's  or  children's 
shoes,  from  the  heaviest 
brogan  for  men,  to  the 
shoe  that  will  tit  the 
tiniest  lady's  foot,  in  all 
sizes  of  the  best  material 
and  latest  approved 
style,  cannot  be  found 
outside  of  this  well- 
known  and  reliable 
house. 

The  Geo.  Dunford 
Shoe  Company  was 
recently  incorporated 
with  a  capital  stock  of 
$20,000,  and  its  ollicers 
are  .Lorenzo  Snow,  Jr., 
President;  A.  K.  Snow, 
Vice- President;  (ieo.  F. 
(iibbs,  Secretary  and 
Treasurer,  and  101  iza 
Snow  Dunford,  Super- 
intendent, and  since 
which  time,  for  the 
accommodation  of 


which  he  thought  would  redound  to  the  welfare  of  the  city  and 
Territory.  We  present  on  this  page  a  very  true  likeness  of  Mr. 
Dunford  as  he  usually  appeared  in  every  day  life. 


OEO.  DUNFOKD,  DECEASED. 


its  large  business,  moved  to  the  elegant  and  commodious  prem- 
ises it  now  occupies  at  No.  14  East  First  Stieet,  where  every 
convenience  and  facility  for  the  rapid  transaction  of  business 
and  the  comfort  of  its  customers  are  enjoyed.  It  is  but  befitting 
that  due  notice  should  be  given  in  this  sketch  to  the  founder  of 
the  business  we  have  just  described.  Mr.  George  Dunford, 
now  deceased,  having  breathed  his  last  on  February  17,  1891, 
the  result  of  an  accidental  injury  received  at  his  place  of  busi- 
ness previously,  was  born  December  15, 1822,  at  Trowbridge, 
Wiltshire,  England.  He  was  upwards  of  thirty  y«ars  of  age 
when  he  came  to  Salt  Lake  City,  and  since  which  time  has 
ranked  and  been  recognized  as  one  of  the  country's  most  solid, 
enterprising  and  worthy  citizens.  His  friends  were  always 
numerous,  and  especially  among  the  old-timers,  who  experi- 
enced, in  common  with  him,  the  ups  and  downs  incident  to 
Western  life  in  early  days.  He  was  always  a  prominent 
man  in  business  affairs,  taking  great  interest  in  any  action 


UTAH  PAINT  AND  OIL  COMPANY. 

In  writing  a  descriptive  review  of  the  commercial  resources 
and  advantages  of  Salt  Lake,  and  in  mentioning  the  various 
enterprises  which  have  materially  aided  in  building  up  a  great 
city,  and  developing  the  resources  of  the  territory,  there  is  no 
establishment  more  deserving  of  mention  and  praise  than  the 
Utah  Paint  and  Oil  Company  which  was  founded  in  1888,  by 
Coombs,  Hamlin  &  Keate  and  succeeded  and  incorporated  by 
the  present  firm  in  1889.  Guided  by  a  business  policy  founded 
upon  the  most  honorable  basis  of  mercantile  integrity,  it  is 
not  surprising  that  they  now  occupy  a  position  among  the  most 

prominent  e  s  t  a  b  1  i  sh- 
ments  in  the  city  and 
enjoy  a  custom  and 
trade  that  extends 
throughout  all  the 
surrounding  country. 
The  Utah  Paint  and  Oil 
Company  is  a  wholesale 
and  retail  dealer  in 
paints  of  all  kinds,  wall 
paper,  oils  of  every  de- 
scription,mouldings  and 
painters'  supplies. 
They  are  also  house 
decorators  in  which  line 
they  have  quite  a  repu- 
tation as  artists  of  unex- 
ceptionable  ability, 
They  carry  a  stock  of 
86,000  and  do  a  business 
of  830,000  per  annum. 
They  employ  from 
twenty-five  to  thirty 
hands  and  have  com- 
modious store  and  stock 
rooms  separate  and  aparo 
from  each  other.  The 
officers  of  the  company 
are  S.  J.  Coombs,  mana- 
ger and  superintendent; 
W.  J.  Jones,  cashier  and 
secretary.  The  board 
of  directors  comprises 
these  two  gentlemen, 
and  David  and  A. 
Coombs,  Lorenzo 
Cracroft  and  J.  H.  Ham- 
lin. All  of  these  gentle- 
men are  well  known 
business  men  of  Salt 
Lake  and  are  recognized 
as  subtantial  and  enter- 
prising men  who  have 
the  best  interests  of  the 
city  at  heart  and  have 
done  much  to  promote 
the  same.  The  Mana- 
ger and  Superintendent, 
Mr.  S.  J.  Coombs  is  a 
gentleman  of  unusual 
always  been  a  strong 
of  Salt  Lake,  and 
with  the  same 
together  with 


experience  in  his  line,  and  has 
supporter  of  the  commercial  interests 
practically  and  thoroughly  identified 
His  experience  and  rare  good  judgment 
his  high  business  qualifications  aptly  fit  him  for  the  position 
he  holds.  Mr.  Jones,  the  cashier  and  secretary,  is  a  native  of 
England  and  came  to  the  United  States  when  he  was  only  five 
years  of  age.  He  settled  in  Utah  in  1868  and  has  followed  the 
painting  business  ever  since.  When  the  present  organization 
was  formed  he  was  engaged  in  an  enterprise  of  his  own  but  went 
in  with  the  company  as  cashier  and  secretary,  a  position  he  holds 
with  honor  to  himself  an  d  a  credit  to  the  company.  He  is  a  man  of 
large  commercial  abilities  and  a  gentleman  very  highly 
regarded  in  the  social  walks  of  life.  This  house  is  located  at 
111  East  First  South  Street. 


THE  UTAH  PLUMBING  SUPPLY  CO. 

In  connection  with  the  building  interests  of  this  great  sec- 
tion, there  is  no  branch  of  industry  that  exercises  so  potent  an 
influence  upon  the  general  welfare  of  the  community  as  that  in 
which  the  above  company  is  engpged.  The  great  magni- 
tude, too,  of  this  establishment  and  its  extensive  ramifications 
is  a  great  factor  in  the  commercial  prosperity  of  Salt  Lake,  and 
entitled  to  careful  consideration  in  this  work.  This  institu- 
tion commenced  business  on  January  1st,  of  this  year,  with  a 
grand  capital  of  $11)0,000.  The  company  are  jobbers  and 
wholesale  dealers  in  plumbing,  gas  fitting,  and  steam  goods. 
They  are  also  heavy  manufacturers  of  lead  pipe,  having  pur- 
chased the  plant  of  the  old  Germania  Smelting  Company 
which  has  a  large  daily  capacity.  Owing  to  the  great  demand 
for  lead  pipes,  on  account  of  the  water  main  extensions  of  the 
city,  the  company  has  been  supplying  a  ton  per  day  for  sev- 
eral months.  The  business  of  the  company  since  the  start  has 
increased  wonderfully,  or  to  be  exact,  at  the  rate  of  50  per 
cent,  per  mouth.  This,  however,  in  nut  to  be  wondered  at 
when  the  fact  is  taken  into  consideration  that  they  have  the 
largest  stock,  and  the  beet  facilities 
for  the  rapid  transaction  of  business 
of  any  firm,  company  or  corpora- 
tion, in  their  line,  west  of  the  Mis- 
souri River.  The  institution  occu- 
pies an  extensive  building,  70  by 
15H  feet  in  dimensions,  which  is  a 
model  one  for  the  purposes  it  is 
used,  being  conveniently  arranged 
and  ideal  in  all  respects.  A  cement 
Hour  furnishes  a  solid  receptacle 
for  the  heavy  goods  used  by  the 
firm.  They  keep  staple  goods  only, 
and  their  stock  of  Plumbers'  and 
Stearafltters'  supplies  are  complete 
from  beginning  to  end.  They  sell 
to  the  trade  exclusively,  and  in 
addition  to  a  heavy  local  trade 
send  Urge  quantities  of  goods  to 
Idaho,  Wyoming  and  Western 
Colorado,  and  do  an  annual  busi- 
ness of  large  proportions.  The 
officers  of  this  mammoth  industry 
are  David  \V.  James,  President; 
.!.(».  Midgeley,  Vioe-President;  J. 
< '.  Heescb,  Treasurer,  and  J.  \V. 
Karrell,  Secretary.  The  directory 
Ixmrd  comprises  the  above  named 
gentlemen  with  the  addition  of 
Mr.  It.  Morrison.  All  are  old  resi- 
dents HIM)  prominent  citizens  of 
Utah  with  the  exception  of  Mr. 
.Morrison  who  recently  came  to  the 
city  from  Colorado.  The  entire 
establishment  is  under  the  man- 
agement of  Mr.  K.  U.  Slim-limit,"- 
who  wan  selected  for  this 
important  position  on  account 
of  his  superior  qualification 
pertaining  to  all  the  details  of 


he  disposes  of  to  the  trade  only.  His  specialty  is  in  storing 
goods  from  eastern  bouses  and  distributing  them  in  carload 
lota.  His  territory  covers  Utah  and  Idaho,  and  he  enjoys  a 
large  annual  trade  which  is  constantly  increasing  in  extent  and 
volume.  He  is  a  thoroughly  practical  man  in  his  line,  a  man 
of  splendid  business  qualifications,  broad  and  liberal  in  his 
views  and  transactions  with  his  fellow  men,  and  a  pleasant 
gentleman  socially.  He  is  a  representative  commercial  man  m 
all  respects,  and  has  aided  very  materially  during  his  six  years 
of  active  business  in  Salt  Lake  in  building  up  and  developing 
its  commercial  interests. 


THE  SALT  LAKE  ABSTRACT,  TITLE,  GUARANTY 
AND  TRUST  COMPANY. 

The  value  of  a  reliable  abstracting  company  to  a  community 
where  so  much  real  estate  changes  hands  as  in  Salt  Lake,  can- 
not be  over-estimated.  The  value  also  of  such  an  enterprise  is 
doubly  assured  when  such  a  company  guarantees  and  insures 
an  abstract  to  be  correct,  holding  itself  liable  for  any  and  all 
mistakes  that  may  be  made  by  it.  The  Salt  Lake  Abstract 
Title  Guaranty  k  Trust  Co.,  '2.<'i~>  S.  Main  street,  is  one  of  this 
character  and  has  an  excellent  reputation  for  correctness  and 
reliability  in  all  its  transactions  with  the  public.  It  was 
organized  and  began  business  in  February,  1889,  and  was  sub- 
sequently incorporated  in  September  of  the  same  year  with  Jos. 
H.  Smith,  Prest.,  E.  X.  (tenter,  Secretary,  and  J.  \V.  Neff,  Man- 
and  Treasurer.  Then  again  at  the  annual  meeting  for 
IH'Jl  the  officers  were  re-elected  as  follows:  Joe.  H.  Smith  1'res. 
James  I.  Xeff,  Vice- Pres.  and  Ed.  K.  ( ientar.  Secretary.  The 
pany  has  elegant  quarters,  very  handsomely  titted  up  and 
provided  with  one  of  the  finest  vaults  in  the  country.  The 


IIIKSU/r  LAKK  AI'.M  KM   I     llll. I     '.I    \K\NM    AND  TKUHT  COMPANY. 


the    business.     He    is    a 

thoroughly  practical  man  in  his  line,  a  gentleman  of  acknow- 
ledged mercantile  ability,  and  highly  esteemed  in  social  circles. 
The  officers  and  manager  Iwing  known  as  prompt  and  relinl.le 
mercantile  men,  no  enterprise  can  offer  better  inducements  or 
give  closer  attention  to  the  accomplishment  of  any  matters  in 
their  line  entrusted  to  them.  All  occupy  high  social  positions, 
and  take  an  active  part,  both  by  word  and  deed,  in  ill  thing* 
pertaining  t/>  the  best  interest*  of  il,..  city  and  the  Territory. 


W.  J.  DeBRUHL. 

The  value  to  •  community  of  mich  an  enterprise  as  the  above 
cnnnot  be  over-estimated,  and  is  certainly  deserving  of  notice 
in  mi  «xtei,dei|  review  of  t  ml  iiml  mercantile-  indiis- 

trieeof  Salt  Lake  City.  Mr.  W.  .1.  DrHrulilrtarted  in  business 
in  tins.-,:,  n  I ->H6 an  a  manufacturer's agent,  shipping,  storage 
an<l  MBBMoB  merchant.  The  gentleman  represents  Home  of 
the  I*-*!  flrnm  in  thr  Kurt,  unong  whom  are  Arlmrkle  Itro* 

w  York  ;  (Vr»«l  Milling  Company.  ' 

;•>.  Iowa  ;  United  SUtrH  Sugar  H^Huery,  \Ynukrgan.  III.; 
King  A    l,nnil>.  Chicago,   Church  A    Co..    New    York:    T      \ 

snider  l>reeerTing  Company,  Cincinnati.  Mr  Ivltnihl  has  a 
large  two-dory  warrhoiiiu-.  which  in  tilled  with  choice  good* 
from  the  varion*  manufacturers  which  h«  represents  and  which 


vaults  are  of  the  IMelu.ld  Safe  i  ompany  construction  and  con- 
sists of  two  chambers  in  which  there  me  HID  boxes  which  rent 
from  $T>  to  *ii5  per  year.  A  visit  to  tin.  otlice  will  at  once  dem- 
onstrate that  the  company  is  up  to  itseyen  in  Uiisinefx.  RB  fifteen 
skilled  assistants  are  U>  be  seen  nt  their  respective  de*kn,  all 
busily  at  work.  The  company  has  a  cash  capital  of  SKm.iXM) 
mnl  OOM ft  general  abstracting  business,  furnishing  and  guar- 
anteeing titles,  eerves  in  the  capacity  of  nilministrators,  guar- 
dians, executors  of  wills  and  takes  charge  of  papers  in  ,  -.-r, .» 
The  im-nilx-rii  of  HIP  (  ompany  are  all  resident*  of  Salt  Luke 
with  the  exception  of  the  president.  Mr.  .loHpph  II.  Smith,  who 
is  theellicient  anil  able  county  clerk  and  recorder  of  Arrapahoe 
County.  ( 'nlonnlo.  Mr.  <  ipnter,  the  necretary,  is  a  native  of 
Ohio  and  in  a  gentleman  of  ex|  i-  Hie  lino  of  his  a  voca- 

tion, and  u  man  of  rerognizt  .1  lun-inwn  abilities.  The  maiiiiger 
anil  treasurer.  Mr.  N'i-tT,  hulls  from  I 'eniisv  Ivania  and  WHS 
•••d  for  his  present  position  on  ncrount  of  his  Mipen..r 
i|unlilIcatioiiH  for  the  ««nie.  He  is  *  gentlemnn  almi  of  high 
nifinl  qunlitien  and  in  nnivenmlly  esteemed  liy  all  who  know 
him.  By  jmlicioim  management,  strict  attention  to  l.nsiriewi. 

allll    nlnl'illlite.l    llltei;ilt\.    t  he  Cl  Ullpnil  J     hits    HliTi  eiied    111     Illllhl- 

ing  up  a  I>ii8ine«i  that   IH    highly  Hatinfurtory    to    its   im-mlx-m 
and  their  entHbliHhment  ranks  among  lhi>  tirst  in  itn  line  in  the 

Wrat.    Tb«'>    iir tirel>    worthy    of    public    confidence    and 

•atoem.  and  merit  the  trim  measure  of  bnnneaa  •OOOMB. 


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69 


T.  C.  ARMSTRONG,  Jr. 

Numbered  among  the  growing  industries  of  Salt  Lake  City; 
those  that  are  alike  important  to  the  city's  growth  and  the  set- 
tlement of  the  wide  stretch  of  agricultural  land  for  which  it 
forms  the  distributing  point,  will  be  found  the  hay,  grain,  seed 
and  general  commission  business. 


T.  C.    ARMSTRONG,  JH  ,  COMMISSION    HOUSE. 

Utah  is  a  wonderfully  productive  teirilory.  Its  fertile  land 
is  suitable  for  raising  every  farm  product  known  to  a  temper- 
ate climate,  and  the  quantity  of  hay,  grain,  and  other  feed 
raised  within  its  borders  is  enormous. 

The  establishment  of  T.  C.  Armstrong,  Wholesale  Jobber  in 
hay,  grain,  seed,  flour,  feed,  etc.,  at  472  and  474  W.  Second 
South  Street,  is  an  institution  well  able  to  take  care  of  this 
branch  of  Industry  in  Salt  Lake  City.  Mr.  Armstrong  con- 
ducts the  largest  and  most  widely  known  business  of  this  char- 
acter in  the  territory.  He  commenced  business  in  1875,  and 
now  occupies  a  large  three-story  block,  78  by  33,  located  in  the 
heart  of  the  city,  Mr.  Armstrong  handles  his  business  on  an 
immense  scale,  and  has  unrivaled  facilities  for  the  efficient 
handling  and  storage  and  heavy  consignments. 

The  extensive  arrangements  made  by  Mr.  Armstrong  with 
all  the  producers  throughout  the  territory  enables  him  to  offer 
to  the  trade  such  advantages  and  inducements  as  few  other 
houses  can  duplicate. 

Hay,  grain,  flour,  grass  and  garden  seeds,  feed,  etc.,  are 
leading  specialties,  and  immense  quantities  of  these  products 
pass  through  this  establishment. 


T.  C.  ARMSTRONG,  JK. 

Mr.  Armstrong's  trade  extends  over  a  vast  territory, and  his 
plan  of  business  is  familiarly  known  to  all  the  local  merchants 
throughout  Idaho,  Wyoming,  Montana,  Nevada  and  Utah. 
From  the  very  start  it  acquired  a  widespread  and  enviable 
reputation,  which  has  been  maintained  ever  since. 

Mr.  Armstrong  came  to  Salt  Lake  City  in  1856,  and  has 
built  himself  up  gradually  to  a  position  of  influence  and 
responsibility  in  the  community.  He  is  a  straightforward 
business  man,  sagacious  and  enterprising. 

Independent  of  his  business  relations  with  the  wholesale 
jobbing  trade  throughout  the  country,  Mr.  Armstrong  is  inter- 
ested in  public  and  educational  matters  in  Salt  Lake  City,  hav- 


ing been  a  member  of  the  school  board  until  his  term  expired 
in  1891.  He  is  also  a  hearty  supporter  of  fraternal  organiza- 
tions, being  Sr.  Grand  Chancelor  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias, 
for  the  territory  of  Utah.  He  is  regarded  by  every  one  who 
has  the  pleasure  of  his  acquaintance,  as  a  man  of  integrity  and 
high  business  qualifications.  He  has  been  one  of  the  most 
faithful  and  successful  workers  for  Pythianism  in  this  jurisdic- 
tion, both  in  the  subordinate,  grand  and  supreme  lodges. 

Politically  Mr.  Armstrong  has  been  a  staunch  member  of 
the  Liberal  party,  and  has  been  such  for  the  past  fifteen  years. 
His  effective  work  in  all  public  spirited  movements  has  been 
felt  and  acknowledged  by  the  community,  and  has  invariably 
met  with  its  hearty  approbation. 


SILVER   BROS. 

Of  all  the  occupations  engaging  the  industrious  application 
of  human  thought,  energy  and  endeavor,  there  is  none  of 
more  importance  than  that  of  the  scientifically  skilled  ma- 
chinist. The  machinist  is  one,  who,  educated  in  the  laws  and 
principles  of  mechanics,  has  the  genius  and  skill  to  apply  them 
so  as  to  produce  practical  results  in  the  shape  of  machinery. 
Salt  Lake  has  several  flourishing  establishments  in  this  line, 
and  among  the  leading  ones  is  the  firm  of  Silver  Bros.,  pro- 
prietors of  machine  shop,  iron  and  brass  foundry.  Their  plant 
occupies  a  space  of  5x13}  rods,  with  an  entrance  to  the  premises 
of  Hx6i  rods.  They  manufacture  castings  of  all  kinds,  and 
have  facilities  for  turning  out  work  weighing  as  high  as  seven 
tons.  They  transact  a  large  business  for  the  breweries  and  do 
a  goodly  portion  of  the  work  for  the  electric  railway  com- 
panies. They  also  make  castings  for  buildings,  and  wrought 
iron  work  as  well.  They  furnished  all  the  iron  work  for  the 
Hotel  Templeton,  iron  and  steel  work  of  the  Chamber  of 
Commerce  building,  and  the  Morgan  Hotel.  They  also  sup- 
plied the  Utah  Loan  and  Trust  Company,  building  at  Ogden 
with  the  iron  and  steel  work,  the  columns  of  which  weighed 
four  tons  nine  hundred  pounds  each,  and  are  now  finishing 
the  McCormick  block,  which  will  be  the  largest  in  the  city 
when  completed,  with  the  necessary  iron  materials  used  in  its 
construction.  The  plant  is  a  very  extensive  one,  employing 
fifty-two  men,  making  the  annual  pay-roll  of  this  enterprise 
one  of  the  largest  in  the  Territory.  The  amount  of  annual 
business  transacted  ranges  from  $(>U,000  to  $75,000,  and  is  con- 
stantly increasing.  The  industry  is  one  of  the  most  important 
in  Salt  Lake,  aiding  largely  and  materially  in  the  work  of  her 
development  and  growth,  and  the  magnitude  to  which  this 
enterprise  will  extend  in  the  future  and  the  value  of  the  same  to 
the  city  and  Territory,  is  beyond  the  immeasurable  fields  of 
imagination.  Within  seven  years  it  has  grown  from  an  es- 
tablishment that  gave  employment  to  eight  men,  to  one  that 
now  furnishes  work  for  fifty  to  sixty  men  the  year  round,  and 
the  means  by  which  200  to  300  people  are  annually  supported 
The  plant  is  essentially  a  home  industry,  whose  value  to  this 
community  cannot  be  estimated;  it  should  be  fostered  and 
encouraged  to  the  fullest  extent. 

Builders  and  contractors  should  never  send  a  dollar  abroad 
for  material  or  work  so  long  as  there  is  an  iron  foundry  in  Salt 
Lake,  possessing  the  facilities  for  executing  good  work  that  this 
does.  Joseph  A.,  Hyrum  A.  and  John  A.  Silver  ere  the  proprie- 
tors and  owners  of  this  great  plant,  and  are  all  active,  energetic 
men  in  the  prime  of  life. 

We  do  not  consider  it  amiss  to  state  in  this  connection,  that 
the  early  life  of  these  gentlemen  was  one  beset  with  adversity, 
for  when  they  arrived  in  this  couutry,  they  were  in  modest  cir- 
cumstances and  by  a  system  of  proper  economy,  only  were  they 
enabled  to  supply  themselves  with  the  necessary  capital  to 
commence  their  present  business  and  to  accomplish  which  they 
labored  for  fifteen  years  in  the  mines  and  on  the  rail- 
roads of  Utah.  John  A.  Silver  held  the  position  of  Assistant 
Master  Mechanic  with  the  Union  Pacific  road  for  nine  years 
and  during  that  period,  Joseph  and  Hyrum  were  occupied  as 
foreman  in  the  machine  shops  of  the  same.  It  was  after  leav- 
ing the  employ  of  the  Union  Pacific,  that  they  purchased  their 
present  business,  then  in  its  infancy,  from  their  father,  Wm.  .T. 
Silver,  who  founded  it.  The  venerable  gentleman  is  a  native 
of  London,  still  living  at  a  hearty  and  ripe  old  age.  He  is  one 
of  the  finest  mechanical  engineers  in  the  country,  a  number  one 
draughtsman  and  a  prominent  member  of  the  American  Me- 
chanical Engineers  Society.  The  boys  have  reason  to  be  proud 
of  their  sire,  and  the  latter  contemplates  with  pride  and  gratifi- 
cation, the  achievement  of  his  sons,  who  have  accomplished 
much.  There  are  no  more  active  business  men  in  the  city,  nor 
any  imbued  with  a  greater  confidence  in  the  future  possibilities 
of  the  Territory. 


70 


THE  NATURAL    MINERAL   WATER   COMPANY. 

The  works  of  nature  are  marvelous  and  beyond  the  handi- 
work of  man.  The  Great  Creator  of  all  things,  when  he  formed 
this  beautiful  earth  invested  and  adorned  it  with  all  the  glory 
and  magnificence  that  a  master  mind  could  suggest.  The 
mountain*,  hills,  valleys,  dales,  rivers,  oceans  and  seas  are  per- 
petual reminders  of  the  power  of  God  and  everlasting  monu- 
ments of  the  skies  and  grandeur  of  our  heavenly  architect. 
Man  with  all  his  ingenuity,  backed  l>y  the  wonderful  develop- 
ments of  modern  science  and  intellectual  progress,  has  never 
been  able  to  produce  anything  so  beautiful  as  the  natural 
wonders  of  the  world.  The  physicians  of  modern  times,  rein- 
forced by  all  the  paraphernalia  of  science,  and  the  schools  of 
learning  have  been  taught  lessons  of  wisdom  from  the  healing 
streams  of  nature.  The  uncultured  and  untutored  Indian, 
who,  Dot  many  years  ago,  roamed  over  the  broad  domains  of  the 
West,  with  tierce  and  vindictive  passions  swaying  bis  soul  and 
mind,  discovered  and  partook  of  the  life-giving  waters  to  boun- 
tifully provided  by  the  Father  of  all  things  in  the  creation  of 
the  world.  Way  up  in  ragged  Idaho,  surrounded  by  mount- 
ain- <  if  perpetual  snow,  and  yet  where  the  wild  flowers  bloom 
and  shed  their  fragrance  iu  the  bright  golden  summer  days 
flows  a  spring  that  is  an  eternal  reminder  of  the  power  of  the 
Almighty  Creator,  and  one  of  the  beauties  of  nature.  Over  a 
mile  above  the  level  of  the  sea,  the  sparkling,  gurgling  waters 
of  the  "  Idanha  "  Hash  and  scintilate  under  the  golden  rays  of 
a  sun  that  shines  out  iu  all  its  gorgeous  splendor  from  the 
cloudless  sky  of  Idaho.  Here,  surrounded  by  all  the  glories  of 
nature,  the  aborigines  quaffed  the  nectar  of  health-giving 
waters  before  the  heel  of  the  white  man  had  ever  trod  the  shores 
of  the  new  world.  Here  the  famous  I 'once  De  Leon  in  his 
search,  centuries  ago,  for  the  fountain  of  perpetual  youth, 
might  have  exclaimed  "  Eureka,"  "  I've  found  it,"  had  but  his 
footsteps  been  guided  in  the  right  direction.  For  ages  and 
centimes  these  springs  remained  in  their  mountain  home  un- 
known mid  undiscovered  by  civilized  man.  The  great  "Path 
tinder,"  John  C.  Fremont,  was  probably  the  first  white  man  to 
taste  the  waters  of  these  now  celebrated  Soda  Springs,  an 
account  of  which  is  given  in  his  ollicial  reports.  Then  the  great 
exodus  of  brave  and  hardy  people  from  the  east  began  in  1845. 
They  banded  themselves  together  and  like  resistless  torrent  these 
brave  pioneers  passed  over  the  West  toward  the  land  of  the  Set- 
ling  Sun.  and  the  development  of  the  country  was  practically 
begnn.  When  the  hand  of  brave  men  and  women,  worn  and 
weary  from  their  tramp  through  the  miles  of  sandy  and  deso- 
l.ii.-  plains  that  span  the  distance  from  the  Missouri  I  liver,  on 
the  '24th  day  of  .IuU.  IxlT.  landed  in  the  . I ordan  Valley,  and 
founded  the  present  great  citv  of  Salt  Lake,  the  sun  of  civiliza 
tn. n  ro«e  over  the  western  hills  never  to  again  set  except  iu  a 
blaze  of  glory  at  the  end  of  time.  Some  of  these  hardy  men 
visited  Idaho  and  discovered  these  now  famous  Soda  Springs. 

• -"light  the  news  back  to  Brigham  Young,  the  heail  of 
the  Mormon  church,  and  he  in  company  with  a  number  of  the 

inn!  ilignitaries  of  the  church  visited  the  springs  to  tee 
for  themselves  of  the  wonderful  properties  of  which  they  had 
been  told  the  waters  possessed.  The  great  apostle  was  so 
impressed  at  what  he  witnessed  and  tasted  that  be  called  hisfol- 
IHWITH  around  him,  and  thereon  bended  knees  and  unco\ered 
heads,  In*,  in  the  nain-  of  I  iod  he  invoked  blessings  for  all  time 
DM,  ii|nin  its  sparkling  waters.  Whether  or  nottheinvo- 
catioii  was  heard,  none  but  the  All-l'owcrfiil  one  knows,  but 
the  wor.lM  df  llul;  Writ  tend,..*  UN  that  <  Jod  aniwereth  prayer, 
and  certain  it  is  that  from  that  time  down  to  the  present  day, 
thousands  of  people  all  over  this  broad  land  have  had  occasion 
t. .  thank  <••••'  for  the  miraculous  relief  and  cures  these  waters 
have  afforded  them. 

These  springs  are  in  groups  as  the  illustrations  will  show, 
are  situated  in  I'rigliHin  C<mnt\.  Idaho,  in  a  depression  of  the 
Wasalch  Mountain-,  sixty  miles  east  n  i.  and  U-n 

hours  rule  from  Salt  Lake  ('it v     An  analysis  of  the  wutrre  re- 
veals its  properties  as  follows:  the  presence  of   In •rarlxmat*  of 

l>i-«arbi>nate  of   potath, ohlondl  ••'   -•  hum  ami   potash, 
sulphate  of  magnesia,  lime,  alumina,  silica,  carbonate  of  iron, 
free  carbonic  acid  gas,  and  a  number  of  other  health-giving  ingre- 
dient*.   The  water*  are  a  sovereign  remedy  for  nil  imn  • 
indigestion,  kidney    trouble.  Itright'a  disease,  diabetes, dropsy, 
and  a   thousand    kindred  ills   that  tbe  human  flesh  is  heir  In 
nual  use  doe*  away  with  the  appetite  for  spiritu..ux 
-«,  and  the  day  is  not  probably  far  distant  when  1 1,. 

.t  boon  to  the  drunkard  and  a  powerful  f ..  •  cause 

.rougbout  the  breadth  anil  length  of  themorld. 

n. at«  where  these  springs  are  situated  is  delightful.  The 
summer  days  are  warm  but  not  excessively  so,  but  the  nights 
are  so  cool  that  blanket*  are  required  the  year  mm.. I  I  '.•• 
sp..t  is  a  romantic  one,  and  together  with  the  healing  waters, 


is  a  place  that  makes  life  worth  living  for.  The  Water  Company 
have  already  erected  a  mammoth  hotel  there  and  are  doing 
their  utmost  to  make  it  the  most  famous  summer  resort  in  the 
world.  With  all  the  natural  advantages  it  possesses  the  facili- 
ties for  transportation,  being  reached  by  the  Oregon  Short  Line 
and  Utah  A  Northern  railway  companies,  it  is  destined  to  be- 
come a  rival  to  the  great  Spas  of  Europe. 

The  present  Soda  Springs  Company  was  organized  January 
G,  1887,  and  a  series  of  scientific  and  mechanical  tests  were 
made  with  a  view  of  ascertaining  if  the  water  could  be  bottled 
and  still  retain  itsexcellence  and  medical  properties.  After  an 
extensive  and  lengthy  experiment  the  secret  was  discovered, 
and  the  water  was  soon  on  sale  in  all  the  towns  of  the  surround- 
ing country,  until  it  is  sold  from  here  to  New  York  and  British 
Columbia,  and  south  to  San  Diego.  The  officers  of  the  company 
are  Fred  Pabst  of  the  famous  Milwaukee  brewing  company, 
President;  W.  A.  Clark,  Vice- President;  Theodore  Schausen, 
Treasurer,  and  W.  ,T.  Mclutyre,  Secretary  and  Manager.  The 
directors  consist  of  the  above  named  gentlemen  with  the  addition 
of  \\'m.  M.  Bradley,  of  the  law  firm  of  Bennett,  Marshall  <fr 
Bradley,  and  Fred  J.  Kieesell,  a  prominent  merchant  of  the 
Territory.  The  capital  stock  of  the  organization  is  JH1 
inn  I  the  principal  office  is  in  this  city.  The  officers  and 
directors,  with  the  exception  of  the  president,  are  all  prominent 
men  of  Salt  Lake  and  Ogden,  and  comprise  some  of  the 
wealthiest  men  in  the  Territory.  The  manager.  M  duty  re,  is 
a  native  of  the  Sunny  South,  having  been  born  iu  Louisiana. 
He  may,  however,  be  considered  a  western  man  as  be  has 
been  out  in  this  region  of  the  country  for  twenty  years  or 
more.  He  is  a  man  of  recognized  business  qualifications  and 
is  a  typical  type  of  the  true  southern  gentleman  in  every  re- 
spect. The  company  is  to  be  congratulated  on  their  acquisi- 
tion of  Mr.  Mclntyre  as  manager,  as  he  is  in  every  way  fitted 
for  the  position,  and  is  undoubtedly  the  right  man  iu  the 
right  place.  He  is  a  firm  and  enthusiastic  believer  in  the 
efficacies  of  the  waters  he  represents,  and  takes  great  pleas- 
ure in  showing  and  explaining  the  same  to  visitors.  A  call 
on  him  at  the  elegant  quarters  of  the  company  in  the  Hooker 
Block,  will  be  one  of  pleasure  and  interest  to  any  one,  as  he 
will  be  pleased  to  see  all  who  may  desire  to  test  for  them- 
selves the  many  curative  properties  and  advantages  possessed 
by  the  waters  of  the  celebrated  "  Ivanha"  Soda  Springs  of 
Idaho. 


C.  H.  CROW. 

One  of  the  industries  of  Salt  Lake  City  which  exercises  a 
most  favorable  influence  upon  her  commercial  prosperity  is  the 
1  mini-SB  business.  Prominent  among  the  firms  engaged  in  Ihe 
line  of  business  is  C.  !!'''•.  nlmaaa  manufacturer  of  sad- 
dles and  harness  at  .">*  Kast  First  Street  South,  has  a  reputa- 
tion for  excellency  of  work  and  material  that  cannot  be  sur- 
passed. Mr.  Crow  started  iu  business  in  Salt  Lake  Citv  in 
1  SCI,  ami  has  been  inactive  mercantile  life  ever  since.  This 
enterprise  was  first  started  as  Seeyrniller  and  Crow,  and  afler- 
wardsas  Crow  A-  Bowing.  In  IMT'.I,  Mr.  Crow  purchased  the 
interest  and  goodwill  of  his  partner,  and  has  ever  since  run  the 
business  in  his  own  name.  The  gentleman  does  both  a  job- 
bing and  retail  business  and  enjoys  a  large  trade  extending 
hroiigh  I 'tah,  Idaho,  and  Wyoming.  Mr.  Crow  has  three 
sons  working  with  him  and  this  in  connection  with  his  other 
employes  gives  him  a  competent  force  of  practical  workmen. 
The  gentleman  is  a  imtive  of  Kngland  but  has  been  a  resident 
of  I'tah  since  IM.V.'.  Mr.  Crow  is  a  practical  man  in  his  traai- 
neas,  having  learned  bis  trade  in  England  where  he  worked 
four  \earx  at  the  I  tench  as  an  apprentice.  His  old  indenture 
as  an  apprentice,  written  on  parchment,  and  dating  way  back 
1*17  he  him  had  framed  and  hung  in  his  establishment  as  an 
evidence  that  he  thoroughly  learned  lux  avocation.  He  in 
jnxtlj  very  proud  of  the  xiime  and  would  not  part  with  it 
under  liny  consideration.  In  1SM  he  left  home  and  went  to 
Birmingham.  Knglnnd,  where  he  first  IH-K.-UI  his  long  and  mic 
r  as  a  harness  maker.  In  IK".'.'  he  cast  his  for- 
tunes in  Salt  Lake  and  ha*  Iwen  rmineiitly  succe+sfnl  ever 
i  from  the  Dweit  Agricultural  and 

Manufacturing  Society  a  diploma  for  the  iMfst  heavy  har- 
ness, which  was  a  recognition  of  his  merits  as  a  practical  man  in 
bislr 

Mr.  Crow  has  been  prominently  identified   with  all  the  oom- 
il  interest  x  of  Salt  Lake  for  many  years,  and  has  been  hon- 
ored by  his  fellow-citirens  by  a  seat  in  the  dtj  com.cii  in  the 
early  lnxtoi\  of  the  citv   He  IHB  i-elf-made  man, conscientious  in 

all   in*   denting*,   and   believes   that  a  strict    ndherei • 

golden  rule  is  a  good  principle  to  follow  in  all  the  transac- 
tions of  life. 


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GEO.  M.  SCOTT  &  CO. 


many  institutions  for  which  'Salt  Lake  is  noted,  stands  the 
veteran  establishment  of  Geo.  M.  Scott  &  Co.  founded  in  1871 

nfThe  hardware  trade  is  confessedly  one  of  the  greatest  fac-  and  which  after  twenty  years  of  an  honorable  business  career, 
tors  in  the  rapid  and  astonishing  development  of  this  City  and  stands  out  prominently  as  one  of  the  best  and  most  favorably 
Territory,  and  the  growth  and  progress  of  the  leading  houses  known  houses  in  the  Western  country.  The  establishment 
in  that  line  are  of  general  interest.  Prominent  among  the  was  originally  operated,  by  Messrs.  Scott  &  Dunham,  but  later, 


.GEO.M.  SCOTT  &  CO.,  HAKDWAKK. 


on  became  incorporated  with  Geo.  M.  Scott,  President;  Jas. 
I  ilendinning,  Vice  President,  &  II.  8.  Rumfield,  Secretary.  It 
deals  heavily  in  hardware  metals,  stoves,  tinware,  mill  find- 
ings, miners'  and  blacksmiths'  tools,  etc..  and  is  agent  for  the 
J)odge  Wood  Pulley,  Roebling's  Steel  Wire  Rope,  Vacuum 
Cylinder  and  Engine  Oils,  Hercules  Powder,  Atlas  Engines  & 


Boilers,  Mack  Injectors,  Buffalo  Scales  and ''Jefferson  Horse 
Whim,  Blake  Pumps— in  fact  the  Company  handle  anything 
and  everything  in  the  line  of  Hardware  and  Carriages,  a  stock 
of  mammoth  proportions.  The  premises  occupied  consist  of  a 
massive  four-story  brick  and  stone  building  25x100  feet  in 
dimensions,  admirably  arranged  for  the  business,  which  furn- 


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ishes  employment  to  twenty  five  people  and  supplies  the 
demands  of  a  trade  extending  throughout  I'tah.  Idaho,  Wyom- 
ing and  Montana,  with  annual  sales  amounting  to  a  large  sum. 
The  officers  of  the  Company  are  men  of  prominence  in  the 
commercial  world  and  indentitied  with  the  interests  of  Salt 
Lake.  The  President,  Mr.  Qeo.  M.  Scott,  is  one  of  the  most 
active  and  enterprising  of  men— a  man  withal  of  the  most 
sterling  integrity,  and  personally  popular.  He  is  the  present 
Mayor,  having  been  selected  as  the  standard  bearer  of  the 
Liberal  party,  and  a  gentleman  held  in  high  public  and  social 
esteem  by  the  people. 

"OUR  FRITZ." 

It  requires  a  variety  of  enterprises  and  different  industries, 
to  make  up  a  metropolitan  city,  ami  nowhere  on  the  face  of  the 
globe  is  this  more  thoroughly  demonstrated,  than  in  Salt  Lake. 
Four  years  ago,  an  honeet  ( ierman,  possessing  all  the  natural 
characteristics  of  the  thrift  of  his  nation,  landed  in  the  city  and 
immediately  began  to  cast  around  for  something  to  engage  in 
that  would  not  only  be  of  pecuniary  advantage  to  himself  but 
also  to  supply  a  long- felt  waut.  The  name  of  this  gentle- 
man is  Kritz  1 In pen  or  as  he  is  commonly  known  in  Salt  Lake 
"Our  Fritz."  Twenty  years  ago  Frit/  left  his  native  laud  and 
emigrated  to  the  United  States,  settling  in  Wjoniing  where 
be  engaged  in  the  hotel  business,  in  which  he  was  very  suc- 
cessful. Fritz  however  was  of  a  roving  disposition  and  in  foil- 
sequence  of  this  he  decided  to  view  more  of  the  wild  and  wooly 
West,  las  the  eastern  press  has  been  in  the  habit  of  terming  the 
Itocky  Mountain  Region),  and  he  therefore  pulled  up  the  tent 
pins  of  his  hostelry  :iiul  «n  tin-  wings  of  the  iron  horse  Hew 
towards  the  land  of  the  Setting  Sun,  with  the  result  that  he 
alighted  in  Salt  Lake  and  thankful  that  his  lines  has  been  cast 
in  such  a  pleasant  place.  His  establishment  on  Commercial 
avenue  comprises  a  sample  wine  room  and  restaurant  which  is 
conducted  upon  the  most  approved  plan  of  security,  comfort 
and  reasonable  rates.  Fritz  is  an  ideal  landlord  and  to  this 
end  has  fitted  up  as  an  auxiliary  to  his  house,  a  Ladies'  dining 
ami  wine  room,  where  the  fair  sex  can  he  refreshed  with  the 
snbstuntialH  ami  luxuries  of  life  free  from  the  gaze  of  the 
sterner  sex.  Tliis  department  of  his  establishment  is  conducted 
in  tirst-class  style,  and  ie  strictly  in  accordance  with  the  rules 
of  propriety  that  govern  the  entire  business.  In  the  transac- 
tion of  his  vast  patronage.  "  Frit/.  "  employs  twelve  assistants, 
and  does  an  annual  business  of  86<>,UOO.  He  thoroughly 
understands  the  art  of  catering  to  the  public,  and  is  highly 
deserving  of  the  popular  esteem  in  which  he  is  regarded  by  all 
who  have  patronized  his  houw. 

MASON  &  CO. 

Any  thing  that  pertains  to  the  building  interestsare  necoes- 
Biinly  potent  factors  in  the  growth  and  prosperity  of  auy  com- 
munity and  well  worth  being  mentioned  at  considerable  length 
in  a  work  of  this  character.  The  enterprise  that  heads  tins 
article  is  one  of  the  largest  of  its  nature  in  the  western  country. 
<i  incorporated  institution  and  carries  an  average  stock 
of  from  SH.-I.IK m  to  $!Ni,iuo.  The  company  wan  originally 
fiiiiTi.ii-. I  in  IH7H  hy  II.  P  Mason,  who  is  the  Manager  and 
Treasurer  of  tin-  industry.  The  other  otlicers  are  IJoyd  I'ark, 
President;  Frank  L.  King.  Secretary.  The  business  of  the 
company  is  that  of  wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in  lumlier. 
doors,  windows,  blinds,  glass,  nails,  rustic  ceiling  T  and  1 1 
Mooring.  liitliH,  shingles,  F.ast  liiko  doorn  and  finish,  cherry, 
Mack  ualnut,  butternut,  liinlseye  maple  and  sycamore.  They 
also  saw  ami  dress  lumber  to  order,  and  carry  on  an  immense 
buftinew  in  the  line  of  goods  enumerated.  The  office  and  yards 
on  Temple  street  cover  an  area  of  lit  I  rods.  They  nlno  have 
a  large  planing  mill  with  another  lumln>r  yard  connected  there- 
with near  the  union  depot  where,  a  .Hi-horse  jiower  engine 
furnishes  the  motive  power  for  running  the  improved  modern 
machinery  with  which  the  null  is  supplied.  The  entire  husi 
ness  of  the  company  necessitates  the  employment  «f  forty 
assistants  and  a  consequent  large  pay-roll  annually.  Their 
trade  covers  and  extends  over  the  states  and  territories  of 
Utah,  Idahn.  \V\oming  mid  Nevada  and  reaches  the  enormous 
•um  of  $I.V'.'  INI  annually  'I'd-  active  mciuli»rs  of  the  firm  are 
Messrs.  MSMMI  *  King  who  am  sntisti.  •!  that  the*  are  conduct- 
ing one  of  the  heaviest  industries  of  the  Territory  um  I  that 

is  of  great  value  in  the  opening  ami  developing  of  the  territor- 
ial reaoouroes.  It  is  junt  mich  enterprises  as  these  that  are 
worth  in  the  expanding,  and  aiding  in  the  material  growth 
.•  than  can  I-  computed  in  round  dollars  and 
cents  ana  the  city  and  Territory  generally  are  to  congratulated 
mi  the  acquisition  of  such  a  valuable  plant  and  extension 
industry. 


WILLIAM  ASPER  &  CO. 

The  lumber  business  is  one  of  the  many  industries  that  con- 
tribute in  no  small  degree  to  the  prosperity  and  welfare  of 
any  city,  and  especially  is  this  case  in  Salt  Lake  where  so 
many  public  and  private  buildings  are  constantly  in  process  of 
erection.  The  firm  that  heads  this  article  inaugurated  their 
lumber  enterprise  only  two  years  ago,  but  have  been  en. 
in  contracting  and  building  for  thirteen  years  in  the  city,  and 
have  probably  erected  as  many  houses  in  Salt  Lake  as  any  set 
of  men  within  her  limits.  It  was  this  firm  that  executed  the 
carpenter  and  wood  work  of  Ziou's  Savings  Itauk  building. 
Constitution  building.  Deaf  and  Mute  Institute,  the.lnven- 
ile  Instruction  building,  as  well  as  many_  other  promi- 
nent public  and  business  structures  and  line  residences. 
They  carry  a  large  stock  of  lumber  of  all  descriptions, 
including  sash,  doors,  frames  and  building  material  geuer 
ally,  and  do  an  immense  business.  They  sell  lumber  all 
over  the  Territory  and  have  a  large  contract  business  in  the 
city.  They  have  a  sash,  door  and  frame  factory  located  in  a 
two-story  brick  structure  54x60  feet  in  dimensions  at  1.11  \V. 
North  Temple  street,  where  skilled  workmen  are  constantly 
turning  out  fine  work,  with  the  aid  of  the  most  modern 
machinery.  Their  yards  occupy  a  space  of  5x20  rods,  with  an 
entrance  to  the  same  of  three  to  six  rods.  They  employ  from 
forty  to  fifty  men  in  their  vast  business  and  their  pay-roll  is  in 
consequence  one  of  large  dimensions.  The  factory  has  a 
splendid  reputation  for  the  excellence  of  the  work  turned  out, 
and  a  great  demand  for  its  material  is  the  result.  The  firm 
consists  of  William  Asper  and  William  and  Mathew  Noald,  all 
prominent  and  well  known  citizens  of  the  city.  Mr.  Asper 
hails  from  Pennsylvania  but  has  resided  here  for  twenty-five 
years.  The  Messrs.  Noald  are  natives  to  the  manor  born  and 
fully  identified  with  all  the  interests  of  I'tah.  The  gentlemen 
are  all  comparatively  young  and  possess  all  those  keen,  resolute 
business  qualifications  that  stamp  the  successful  commercial 
man  of  the  period.  They  have  an  unblemished  reputation  for 
honesty  and  fair  dealing,  and  are  highly  esteemed  by  all  who 
know  them. 


HARDY,  YOUNG  &  CO 

One  of  the  great  institutions  in  every  fity  is  the  general 
mere-hunts' store  where  all  aud  sundry  of  the  necessaries,  con- 
veniences and  comforts  of  life,  are  to  be  had  under  the  same 
roof.  Indeed,  measured  by  the  proportion  of  the  population 
which  it  reaches,  and  whose  wants  are  supplied  from  its  varied 
stock,  one  might  say  without  fear  of  successful  contradiction, 
that  the  store  where  general  merchandise  is  sold,  "  Leads  them 
all."  Certainly  no  other  branch  of  basiness  has  so  many  or  so 
ciiiistanl  patrons.  Staples  or  articles  of  necessity  control  the 
markets  of  the  world,  other  commodities  are  merely  auxiliar- 
ies, simply  incidental,  while  the  staples  are  the  essentials.  ( >ne 
of  the  most  prominent  firms  engaged  in  this  line  of  business  in 
Salt  Lake  City  is  that  of  Hardy.  Young  A  Co..  in 
South  Main  St..  who  Matted  in  the  general  merchandise  busi- 
ness in  188  I  he  enterprise  was  first  started  by  L.  C..  .V  ( >.  II 
Hardy,  but  there  are  now  associated  with  these  gentlemen 
Messrs.  F.lins  Morris  and  Alon/.o  Young,  all  of  whom  are  na- 
tives of  I'tah.  with  the  exception  of  Mr.  Morris,  who  was  boru 
in  Ki. gland  hut  h»s  been  a  resident  of  Salt  Lake  for  a  nnnilier 
of  years.  The  tirni  carries  a  general  stock  of  merchandise  in: 
eluding  a  full  line  of  dry  goods,  boots,  shoes,  and  groceries, 
ami  its  trade  iflchietlv  derived  fr.-m  the  territory.  The  average 
amount  ,.f  stock  carried  is  S4I.1.IMNI  Hnd  an  annual  business  of 
SHO.IHMI  is  transacted.  The  Mini  occupies  an  elegant  storeroom 
and  basement  in  the  new  Constitution  building  anil  employ  ten 
assistants.  The  store  is  centrally  located,  in  large,  comniod 
ions  and  well  lightc  d  and  is  neat  and  perfect  in  all  ita  interior 
arrnigements.  The  basement  is  provided  with  cement  Moor*, 
and  is  used  fm  Muring  gooils. 

The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  all  prominent  men 
in  the  commercial  and  social  hisd  r>  of  I  tali.  They  Hie  li\e 
business  men,  conducting  their  attain*  on  the  most  elevated 
plane  of  commercial  honor  and  integrity,  ami  are  deservedly 

reckoned  among  the  best   representative   hiiHimws   m if  the 

whole  community  Mr.  L<t.  Hardy  is  the  present  collector 
of  Salt  Lake  City  which  jiosition  he  has  held  fin  four  years, 
w  ith  cn-dit  l<i  himself  and  honor  to  the  people  who  elected  him. 
Mr.  (>.  II.  Hardy  is  a  memlx-r  of  the  city  council,  Imving  been 
I  to  that  position  at  the  last  election,  a  good  nuijority 
evidencing  the  popularity  and  esteem  in  which  he  is  held  !•> 
UM  people. 


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ROBERTS  & 
NELDEN. 

From  no 
Bource  can 
clearer,  more 
comprehensive 
or  more  reliable 
knowledge  o  f 
the  country's 
development  be 
obtained  than 
from  the  record 
of  business 
tran  sactions 
and  successes. 
This  is  especi- 
ally true  with 
regard  to  the 
West,  and  there 
are  many  illus- 
trations of  this 
to  be  found  in 
Salt  Lake.  The 
retail  houses 
have  contribu- 
ted much  to- 
ward the  pros- 
perity of  this 
city,  and  among 
them  there  is 
none  more 
prominent  in 
this  respect 
than  the  house 
of  Roberts  & 
Nelden,  whole- 
sale and  retail 
dealersin  drugs. 
This  enterprise 
was  established 
about  1883  by 
Messrs.  Roberts 
&  Neldeu,  the 
latter  however 
purchasing  the 
interests  of  the 
former  in  March 
1891,  though 
business  is  still 
continued  un- 
der the  name  of 
the  old  firm. 
This  house  car- 
ries a  very  large 
stock  of  drugs, 
chemicals  etc., 
and  transacts  a 
heavy  business, 
the  trade,  prin- 
cipally whole- 
sale ,  being 
throughout 
Utah,  Idaho, 
Montana,  Wy- 
oming, Eastern 
Nevada  and 
Western  Color- 
ado, and  footing 
up  $10(1,0(10  an- 
nually. They 
occupy  a  large 
and  commodi- 
ous three  story 
and  basement 

rear,  brick  building,  together  with  a  ware-house  in  the 
filled  with  one  of  the  most  extensive  lines  of  drugs  of  the 
purest  qualities  in  the  West. 

Mr.  Nelden  is  a  practical  druggist  of  twenty-rive  years  experi- 
ence and  has  been  a  resident  of  Utah  for  twelve  years.  He 
devotee  his  personal  attention  to  all  the  details  of  his  immense 
business,  and  employs  none  but  experienced  and  skillful  phar- 
macists as  assistants.  He  is  a  native  of  New  Jersey  and  for  a 


ROBERTS  *  NELDEN,  WHOLESALE  AND  RETAIL  DKUGGIST8. 


number  of  years  was  engaged  in  business  at  Phillipsburgh  in 
that  State.  He  is  an  active  enterprising  man,  of  recognized 
commercial  abilities;  is  broad  and  liberal  in  his  transactions, 
and  has  the  confidence  of  all  with  whom  he  does  business.  He 
is  highly  esteemed  in  social  circles  and  his  facilities  for  doing 
business  as  also  his  superior  qualifications  for  its  management 
are  unsurpassed,  while  hie  experience  and  business  sagacity 
cannot  be  excelled. 


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YOUNG  BROS.  COMPANY. 

^•^•^•^••••iBBBBBBm*  Great  improve- 

ments hare  of  late 
years  been  made  in 
the  construction  of 
musical  i  n  a  t  r  u  - 
mente,  superior 
art,  skill  and 
science,  b  a  v  i  n  g 
been  brought  to 
bear  in  their  manu- 
facture. Salt  Lake 
City  is  liberally 
supplied  with  es- 
tablishments for 
the  sale  of  musical 
instruments  and 
other  accessor!  e  s 
of  harmony,  i  n  - 
eluding  the  latest 

CHASE    PIANOS.  vooal    and  instru- 

mental arrangements  I  n  this  connection,  the  attention  of  readers 
is  directed  to  the  firm  of  Young  Bros.  Co.,  at  No.  38  Main  street. 
This  house  was  originally  established  in  1880,  by  Royal  B.  and 
J.  O.  Young,  and  M.  W.  I'riitt,  under  the  name  of  You  ng  Bros.  I  n 
1886,  however,  the  firm  was  incorporated  under  the  name  of 
Young  Bros.  Company,  by  Royal  B.  Yonng,Joe.  O.  Young,  M. 
W.  Pratt,  M.  P.  Young,  K.  Young,  J.  F.  Young  and  U.  Young. 
The  company  carries  a  large  and  varied  stock  of  musical  in- 
struments, of  the  best  make  and  description,  including  the 
celebrated  Chase  Bros.,  Howard,  and  Jacobs  Bros,  pianos;  the 
I'acard  and  Clengh,  and  the  Warren  make  of  organs.  The 
Domestic  and  Wheeler  &  Wilson  sewing  machines  are  kept 
in  stock  also.  The  company  occupies  two  floors  of  a  large  and 
well  arranged  building;  give  employment  to  eight  salesmen 
and  assistants,  and  do  a  business  annually  increasing  and  ex- 
tending throughout  I 'tah,  Idaho  and  Wyoming.  The  members 
of  the  company  are  natives  of  Utah,  having  been  born  in  Salt 
Lake  City,  well  known  in  the  commercial  community,  enjoying 
an  enviable  reputation  for  fair  dealing  and  strict  integrity,  and 
much  esteemed  in  mercantile  and  social  circles. 


moved  to  this  city  where  he  has  ever  since  resided.  Mr. 
Klipple  is  an  active,  enterprising  business'  man,  thoroughly 
practical  in  all  the  details  of  his  line,  and  fully  identified  with 
the  interests  of  Utah  and  Salt  Luke.  He  in  a  sociable  and 
agreeable  gentleman,  and  has  the  confidence  and  esteem  of  all 
who  know  him. 


PHIL.  KLIPPLE. 

The  value  of  manufactories,  especially  to  inland  cities,  can- 
not be  over-estimated.  In  fact,  no  town  situated  away  from 
navigable  streams  can  ever  hope  to  attain  commercial  greatness 
except  through  the  aid  of  manufacturing  enterprises.  They 
are  essential  and  important  auxiliaries  to  the  prosperity  and 
growth  of  any  city,  anil  without  them  a  town  will  never  rise  be- 
yond the  dignity  and  importance  of  a  second  or  third-class 
city.  Happily  for  Halt  Lake  she  has,  within  her  limits,  a  large 
nnmber  of  manufacturing  plants,  which  are  potent  factors  in 
her  remarkable  growth  and  progressive  advancement.  Promi- 
nent among  such  industries  is  that  of  Phil.  Klipple,  manufac 
turer  and  repairer  of  wagons,  carriages  and  vehicles  of  all  de- 
scriptions, located  at  NOB.  144  to  148  West  Second  South  street. 
He  also  makes  mining  can  and  safety  hooks  and  carries  on  8 
general  blacksmithing  business.  He  has  a  large  local  trade 
and  also  receives  many  orders  from  adjacent  towns  and  cities. 
His  enterprise  u  located  in  a  large  two-story  brick  structure 
53x63  in  dimensions,  with  an  iron  wing  adjoining  of  three  stories 
in  height  and  25x4  >  feet  in  dimensions.  He  employs  from 
fifteen  to  twenty  bauds  and  has  a  reputation  for  turning  ont 
some  of  the  beet  and  finest  work  in  all  the  Territory.  Mr. 
Klipple  started  his  enterprise  eight  years  ago  and  has  been  so 
successful  that  he  contemplates  in  the  near  future  the  erection 
mud  operation  of  a  plant  that  wilt  be  one  of  the  largest  of  its 
character  in  the  West.  The  industry  lie  now  presides  over  is 
essentially  a  home  enterprise  in  every  respect,  and  a*  such  is 
receiving,  and  deserving  of  a  most  liberal  patronage.  Home 
plants  should,  above  all  others,  be  encouraged  and  supported, 
as  every  dollar,  almost,  expended  with  them  in  again  placed  in 
direct  circulation  among  the  merchants  and  busine**  im-n.  tlnm 
keeping  a  large  volume  of  money  from  (wing  sent  east. 

The  owner  and  proprietor,  of  this  plant,  Mr  Khpplr. 
is  forty-one  years  of  age  and  was  born  in  \Viwnnsin 
nii<l  removed  when  very  young  with  folks  to  California, 
and  finally  came  to  Utah  in  hi*  early  manhood  eighteen 
yean  ago,  settling  in  the  beautiful  and  enterprising  little 
town  of  Online.  In  this  place  he  resided  aome  five  or 
six  yeara,  when-  he  was  a  prominent  citizen  and  ollicml. 
He  was  a  member  of  the  town  council  at  Orinne  for  several 
yearn,  a  position  be  filled  with  credit.  He  afterwards  re- 


CHUTE  &  HICKS. 

In  a  review  of  the  industries  and 
enterprises  of  Salt  Lake  City,  there 
are  many  brain-lies  of  business  that, 
while  they  are  classified  under  no 
general  head,  yet  are  deserving  of 
mention  from  the  fact  they  are  im- 
portant factors  in  the  material  pros- 
perity of  the  city-.  The  commission 
and  brokerage  business,  in  which 
Messrs.  Chute  &  Hicks  are  en- 
gaged, is  of  this  class  of  Industrie- 
and  plays  an  important  part  in  the 
material  growth  ami  prosperity  of 
the  city.  The  gentlemen  are  also 
manufacturers  agents  for  the  cele- 
brated national  cash  register  the 
sale  of  which  has  been  almost  un- 
precedented. The  business  was 
founded  by  James  A.  Chute  and  Wm.  M.  Hicks,  and  although 
confined  to  the  Territory  the  transactions  involve  $40,000  per 
annum.  Mr.  James  A.  Chute  is 
a  native  of  the  Pine  Tree  State, 
and  was  educated  in  Xewbnry- 
port,  Mass.,  and  has  been  a  resi- 
dent of  Salt  Lake  for  the  past 
five  years.  He  came  here  from 
Lincoln,  Nebraska,  and  hns  made 
an  unexceptional  record  as  abu§i- 
ness  man  and  social  gentleman. 
Mr.  W.  M.  Hicks  has  been  a  resident  of  Salt  Lake  for  about  live 
years  and  in  that  time  has  developed  business  talents  of  a  high 
order  and  is  a  valuable  acquisition  to  the  commercial  interests 
of  the  city.  The  business  that  the  gentlemen  represent  is  an 
important  one  as  regards  the  best  interests  of  the  city  and  Ter- 
ritory, and  is  largely  instrumental  in  developing  many  of  the 
prominent  industries. 


W.  H.  H.  SPAFPORD  &  CO. 

There  are  many  large  Real  Kstate.  mine  and  property  owners 
in  Salt  Lake  City,  that  as  enterprising  men,  are  eutitled  to  the 
high  place  they  occupy  in  the  esteem  of  their  fellow  cili/ens, 
on  account  of  the  work  they  have  done  toward  advancing  this 
City  and  Territory.  Among  those  who  occupy  such  a  position 
there  are  none  more  deserving  than  the  firm  whose  name 
appears  at  the  head  of  this  sketch. 

The  firm  was  established  about  two  years  ago.  and  is  com- 
posed of  Hon.  W.  II.  II.  Spafford,  and  Mr.  ('has.  B.  Jack.  The 
former  is  a  Councilman  of  this  City,  and  the  latter  a  prominent 
attorney.  They  have  invested  $100,000  in  their  business  and 
their  trade  extends  throughout  the  entire  City.  <  .unity  and 
Territory:  while  together  with  eastern  capitalists  they  have 
large  investments  in  mines  throughout  the  southern  part  of  the 
Territory  and  especially  in  Iron  County  where  they  have  in  one 
bed.  fully  l,(HK1,(KHi  carloads  of  Magnetic  Ore  in  tight,  ami  in 
the  aame  neighborhood  they  have  a  70ft.  vein  of  Red  Hematite 
Ore  which  is  used  in  tin- manufacture  of  Mineral  paint.  Mr. 
Spafford  has  travelled  extensively  through  the  Iron  Ore  pro- 
ducing countries,  and  says  there  is  not  a  state  or  territory  in 
the  Union  which  produce*  Iron  Ore  equal  in  quality  and  quant- 
ity to  Utah,  and  that  as  soon  an  the  ore  producing  district*  are 
supplied  with  some  railroad  facilities  that  there  is  no  other 
country  who  oan  compete  with  the  output  of  the  Utah  mines, 
anil  when  this  occurs,  which  will  be  in  the  near  future,  there 
will  be  an  investment  of  labor,  a  sternly  out-put  of  i.rc,  and  in 
return  a  stream  of  capital,  pouring  into  the  Territory. 


P.  W.  MADSEN. 

Of  successes  in  the  business  world  earned  by 
the  exercise  of  sound  judgment,  thorough  tact  and 
indomitable  energy,  there  is  no  more  eminent  ex- 
ample in  Salt  Lake  than  P.  W.  Madsen  who  is 
now  at  the  head  of  one  of  the  largest  furniture 
establishments  west  of  the  Missouri  River.  The 
trade  of  this  house  of  great  magnitude  has  been 
built  up  within  fifteen  yeare.  High  commercial 
character,  discriminating  judgment  and  executive 
ability  are  possessed  by  Mr.  Madsen  in  a  marked 
degree,  and  combined  with  a  careful  consideration 
of  the  needs  of  the  public,  has  made  the  establish- 
ment over  which  he  presides  a  recognized  synonym 
for  all  that  is  popular,  progressive  and  honest. 
The  house  was  established  in  1877.  He  now  owns 
and*  occupies  a  large  three  story  and  basement 
building,  48x200  feet;  also  utilizing  premises  40x 
100  feet  in  the  Hooper  block  for  the  purposes 
of  a  warehouse.  1  le  carries  an  extensive  line  of 
Moquet,  Velvet,  Brussels  and  Ingrain  carpets, 
aggregating  thousands  of  dollars  in  value;  also 
every  description  of  furniture  in  all  grades,  which 
he  sells  at  prices  within  the  reach  of  the  most 
modest  of  patrons.  In  the  matter  of  curtains  and 
draperies  he  carries  a  superb  stock,  and  his  varie- 
ties of  wall  paper  embrace  the  latest  and  most 
fashionable  patterns.  The  amount  of  capital  in- 
vested is  quoted  at  840.00(1  and  over.  1  le  employs 
thirteen  assistants;  does  both  a  wholesale  and 
retail  trade  locally  and  in  all  the  towns  and  citjies 
of  the  Territory,  the  business  annually  amonntf 
ing  to  *  120,000. 

lu  the  employ  of  Mr.  Madsen  are  M.  P.  Mad- 
sen,  head  clerk,  and  R.  Michelsen,  head  book- 
keeper, bright  and  active  employes,  most  highly 
psteemed  by  their  employer  on  account  of  their 
ability  and  commercial  worth.  Mr.  Madsen  was 
born  in  Copenhagen,  Denmark.  He  settled  in 
Salt  Lake  in  1875,  embarking  in  his  present  busi- 
ness two  years  later.  He  is  one  of  the  most  prom- 
inent and  favorably  known  men  of  the  Territory, 
and  has  always  participated  in  any  worthy  project 
formulated  for  the  advancement  of  the  material 
interests  of  the  city.  He  is  president  of  the  Utah 
Stove  &  Hardware  company;  vice  president  of 
the  Utah  Commercial  and  Savings  Bank;  president 
of  the  Western  Shoe  &  Dry  Goods  company; 
director  in  <!rant  Bros.  Livery  Co.  and  Benefit 
Building  society;  also  interested  directly  and  in- 
directly in  a  number  of  other  undertakings  pro- 
motive  of  great  good  to  the  city.  His  honorable 
deportment  in  all  the  relations  of  life  command 
the  confidence  and  respect  of  all  who  know  him.  < 
His  career  furnishes  one  of  the  most  noted  ex- 
amples of  success  in  the  commercial  history  of 
Salt  Lake,  a  success,  too,  that  is  a  triumphant 
demonstration  of  the  opportunities  offered  by  the  _ 
city  and  Territory. 


THE  HOSPITAL  OF  THE  HOLY  CROSS. 

This  is  one  of  Salt  Lake's  grandest  institutions.  It  is  situ- 
ated on  First  South  between  Tenth  and  Eleventh  East  streets. 
It  is  in  charge  of  the  Sister  Superior. 

It  was  established  in  Oct.  1875,  under  the  supervision  of  the 
Right  Rev.  Bishop  Scanlan.  The  present  building  which  was 
erected  for  them  was  completed  and  occupied  by  them  in  1882. 
The  Sisters  of  the  Holy  Cross  instituted  this  establishment  and 
it  is  now  managed  by  them.  The  hospital  corps  consists  of 
Sister  Superior,  Managing  Director;  Drs.  Fowler  and  Pinker- 
ton,  physicians  and  surgeons,  assisted  by  Drs.  Meecham  and 
Meyer,  as  medical  staff.  Sixteen  Sisters  of  the  Holy  Cross, 
and  five  men  as  nurses,  insuring  moet  skilled,  kindly  and 
effective  service.  Most  of  the  patronage  of  this  establishment 
comes  from  this  Territory,  though  many  patients  come 


from  the  neighboring  states.  The  ground  occupied  comprises 
10  acres.  The  main  building  is  80x165  feet  and  four  stories 
high  constructed  of  brick  and  containing  34  private  rooms  and 
6  wards,  4  of  these  wards  accommodate  16  patients  each,  the 
other  two  contain  5  beds  each.  Their  office  and  operating 
rooms  are  complete  and  all  the  modern  and  most  approved 
appliances,  for  comfort  and  convenience  are  found  there.  The 
private  rooms  are  furnished  elegantly  and  the  larger  ones  have 
a  cosy  and  handsome  little  parlor  attached  to  them,  which  is  a 
great  thing  for  convalescents,  or  patients  whose  friends  wish  to 
spend  some  time  with  them.  In  fact  this  part  of  the  hospital 
reminds  one  more  of  a  first-class  hotel  than  a  public  hospital. 
The  institution  can  only  take  care  of  one  hundred  and  fifty 
patients  now  but  is  to  be  greatly  enlarged  next  year.  These 
patient,  toiling,  holy,  women  are  doing  a  great  and  noble  work 
here,  as  elsewhere  wherever  they  are,  and  many  poor  fellows 
from  all  over  this  country  will  rise  up  and  call  them  blessed. 


ST.   MARY'S   ACADEMY. 

Among  the  many  educational  establishments  of  Salt  Lake 
City  is  St.  Mary's  Academy.  Established  in  1875  and 
governed  by  a  Lady  Superior  of  the  Sisters  of  the  Holy  Cross, 
owning  for  its  parent  the  well-known  St.  Mary's  Academy,  of 
Notre  Dame,  Indiana,  and  is  situated  on  First  street  West,  be- 
tween First  and  Second  South  streets,  thus  being  within  an 
easy  distance  of  the  several  railroad  depots  in  the  city. 

The  buildings  of  the  academy  are  both  large  and  commodious, 
and  the  sanitary  arrangements  perfect  They  are  of  brick 
200x100  feet,  the  main  building  three  stories  and  basement;  the 


the  same  number  of  day  pupils,  making  a  total  of  300,  with 
ample  accomodntions  for  more. 

These  pupils  are  taught  by  a  very  efficient  staff  of  teachers, 
twenty  in  all.  The  course  of  study  embraces  all  branches 
necessary  to  constitute  a  first-class  education;  including 
algebra,  geometry,  atsronomy,  philosophy,  lo^c,  rhetoric, 
history  and  general  literature.  Bookkeeping  and  general  busi- 
ness transactions  are  especially  attended  to.  Students  are 
expected  when  they  enter  the  academy  to  take  the  regular 
academic  musical  and  art  courses,  unless  otherwise  provided 
for  by  their  parents.  French  and  (terman  are  taught  by 


Photo  b>  Hhlpler. 


8T.  MAKYH  ACADKMY. 


others,  two  stories,  the  ceilings  running  from  sixteen  to 
thirteen  and  one-half  feet.  Every  provision  is  made  for  the 
protection  of  the  health  of  the  inmate*,  a  large  infirmary  being 
upon  the  grounds,  in  which  the  patients  obtain  the  best  of  care 
and  attention.  The  resource*  of  this  establishment,  however, 
are  but  seldom  called  upon.  I  iood,  healthy  and  substantial  food, 
well  prepared  and  regularly  served,  together  with  snch  invigor- 
ating exercise*  as  calisthenics,  game*  and  country  walks,  go 
very  'ar  toward  preserving,  if  indeed,  not  enforcing  good 
health.  The  precautions  taken  against  fire  are  admirable. 
There  is  also  an  outside  stairway  to  seonre  safe  exit  in  case  of 
accident 

The  academy,  as  its  name  implies,  is  principally  intended  for 
the  instruction  of  Roman  Catholic  pupil*,  but  pupils  of  all  other 
denominations  are  received  and  token  care  of  equally  as  well, 
there  being  at  present  in  the  academy  about  160  boarder*  and 


Sisters,  natives  of  France  and  ( iermany,  respectively,  and  (lie 
department  of  music  is  exceedingly  well  adapted.  It  in  in  a 
separate  building  provided  with  pianos,  double  net  ion  luirp. 
organs  and  other  instruments.  Students  in  vocal  music 
are  also  given  careful  attention.  In  the  art  school,  pupils  are 
afforded  every  opportunity  for  displaying  their  talents. 

Sewing,  both  plain  and  fancy,  is  also  taught  in  the 
Academy,  and  a  feature  of  the  routine  is  the  weekly  com- 
petitive examination  at  which  prices  and  medals  are  awarded. 
There  are  also  annual  and  semi-annual  examinations  and  many 
means  successfully  employed  to  promote  a  spirit  of  application 
and  healthy  emulation.  The  institution  contains  an  excellent 
library  of  well  selected  books,  and  other  features  of  superior 
rxcullemw.  Pupils  are  received  at  any  time  during  the  year, 
tti>-ir  term  commencing  with  the  date  of  their  entrance,  and 
half  fare  permiU  are  secured  for  pupils  inside  the  Territory. 


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ALL  HALLOW'S  COLLEGE. 

Utah's  educational  institutions  are  by  no  means  be- 
hind the  times,  young  as  the  development  in  other 
branches  may  be  in  the  Territory.  Prominent  among 
these  is  All  Hallow'p  College,  established  in  1886,  by 
Bishop  Scanlan,  of  the  Diocese  of  Salt  Lake,  who,  how- 
ever, transferred  the  school  to  the  Society  of  the  Marist 
Fathers  in  1889.  It  has  a  capacity  of  one  hund- 
red boarders  ;  many  day  pupils  can  likewise  be  accom- 
modated. The  college  occupies  a  lot  of  ground  54x110 
feet  in  dimensions,  the  building  being  a  four-  story  edifice 
constructed  of  brick,  with  ground  for  recreation  over  2(iO 
feet  square,  well  equipped  with  gymnasium  appliances. 
The  institution  is  provided  with  a  faculty  of  compe- 
tent instructors,  and  places  within  easy  reach  of  par- 
ents in  Utah  the  means  of  furnishing  their  children 
with  a  thorough  practical  and  classical  education,  while 
keeping  them  at  home;  nor  is  the  religious  element  essen- 
tial to  a  proper  education  lacking.  The  academic  year, 
beginning  on  the  first  Monday  in  September  and  clos- 
ing about  June  20,  is  divided  into  two  terms,  the  latter 
term  beginning  in  February,  and  the  various  depart- 
ments are  under  the  immediate  supervision  of  the 
fathers.  Terms  are  reasonable  and  the  results  highly 
satisfactory.  For  further  particulars  call  or  send  for 
the  annual  catalogue  of  this  college  which  contains  full 
information  regarding  the  studies,  general  regulations, 
terms,  outfits  required,  course,  etc.,  pursued  by  the  same. 


UINTAH  HOTEL. 

There  is  no  surer  index  of  the  business  of  a  city  than  the 
extent  and  character  of  its  hotel  accommodations.  Estimating 
Halt  Luke  City  upon  this  basis  one  can  arrive  at  some  correct 

idea  of  her  growth  and 

progress.  One  of  these 
in  the  van  of  popularity 
is  the  Uintah,  presided 
over  by  French  &  Sow- 
ers. The  Uintah  is  cou- 
ductid  on  the  Euro- 
pean plan,  one  of  the 
finest  restaurants  in  the 
Territory  being  con- 
nected therewith.  The 
premises  occupied  con- 
sist of  a  handsome  four 
story  brick  structure 
conveniently  located, 
containing  fifty  sleep- 
ing rooms,  furnished  in 
the  most  elegant  and 
recherche  style,  sup- 
plied with  electric 
lights  and  all  the  mod- 
ern conveniences  for 
the  comfort  of  guests. 
The  furnishings  are  en- 
tirely new,  and  one  fea- 
ture that  commends 
itself  is  the  elegant 
suites  of  rooms  p  r  o  - 
vided  especially  for  the 
class  of  patronage  to 
which  it  caters.  The  hotel  is  specially  for  families  who  prefer 
boarding  to  keeping  house,  and  seven  of  the  best  families  in 
the  city  are  domiciled  beneath  its  roof. 

Mr.  E.  E.  French,  one  of  the  proprietors,  was  formerly  a  trav- 
eling man,  representing  a  large  house  in  St.  Joseph,  Missouri, 
for  thirteen  years.  He  is  well  known  to  the  traveling  public, 
with  whom  he  is  a  universal  favorite.  His  partner,  Mr.  Or.  L>. 
Sowers,  is  one  of  the  oldest  and  most  popular  landlords  in  the 
west,  being  the  former  proprietor  of  the  McOlure  ttoui 
Canon  City,  Colorado.  Both  gentlemen  may  be  described  as 
ideal  "  Mine  host,"  and  will  make  the  Uintah  one  of  the  most 
popular  hostelries  in  the  west.  The  Uintah  is  located  at  18th 
and  Commercial  streets.  ___ 

SALT  LAKE  SOAP  CO. 

Particularly  deserving  of  favorable  mention,  not  only  for  its 
enterprise,  but  also  for  the  importance  of  the  business  in  which 
it  is  engaged  and  for  the  volume  of  trade  which  it  commands,  is 
the  large  and  enterprising  soap  manufacturing  establishment 
of  the  Salt  Lake  Soap  Co.,  the  largest  of  the  kind  in  the  terri- 
tory. The  enterprise  was  inaugurated  a  little  over  two  yea 


I    1  VI  All 


ALL  HALLOW8  COLLEGE. 


ago,  but  so  immediate  was  the  recognition  extended  it  by  the 
public,  and  so  rapid  was  the  consequent  increase  of  its  trade, 
that  now  the  establishment  is  recognized  as  a  representative 
concern  all  through  the  west,  and  enjoys  a  prominence  shared 
by  few,  if  any,  of  its  kind  in  the  country.  The  transactions 
show  a  uniform  gain  each  year  over  those  of  the  year  previous, 
and  amounts  at  present  to  $75,000  per  annum,  the  trade  cover- 
ing the  territories  of  Utah,  Idaho,  Wyoming  and  Montana. 
The  manufactory  is  located  in  North  Salt  Lake  in  a  two-story 
structure  especially  adapted  for  the  business.  The  appliances, 
apparatus  and  machinery  in  use  are  all  of  the  latest  and  most 
improved  pattern,  and  twelve  handb  are  employed  in  the  works. 
The  company  manufactures  the  celebrated  brands  of  "  White 
Rose,"  "Olive  Queen,"  "Nickle  Ous"  and  "Hard  Water" 
soaps,  and  such  favorites  are  these  brands  with  the  public,  that 
nearly  every  grocery  store  in  the  west  handles  the  same.  The 
factory  turns  out  large  quantities  daily  and  increased  capacity 
will  soon  be  necessary  to  supply  the  demand.  The  company 
is  an  incorporated  one  with  W.  H.  Kemiugton,  president;  Jno. 
H.  White,  vice-president;  G.  F.  Culmer,  treasurer;  Ansel  N. 
Badger,  secretary  and  virtual  manager  of  the  business.  All  of 
the  gentlemen  are  men  of  prominence  in  the  city,  thoroughly 
identified  wilh  the  interests  of  Salt  Lake  and  recognized  as 
gentlemen  of  ability  in  the  mercantile  community. 


THE  INTER-MOUNTAIN  ABSTRACT  COMPANY. 

When  an  investor  desires  to  put  money  in  real  estate  there 
are  two  things  to  be  considered.  First,  the  money;  second,  he 
must  be  assured  that  the  title  to  the  property  is  perfect.  The 
Inter- Mountain  Abstract  Company,  occupying  rooms  55,  56  and 
57,  Commercial  Block,  was  formed  in  1889,  by  J.  T.  Stringer, 
one  of  the  best  known  business  men  in  the  city,  and  Mr. 
Atterbury,  for  the  protection  of  investors.  Mr.  Stringer  is  still 
connected  with  the  firm  in  the  capacity  of  president,  with  L.  C. 
Grossman,  vice  president  and  manager,  and  A.  J .  Van  Anda,  sec- 
retary and  treasurer.  All  are  gentlemen  of  business  ability, 
experience  and  integrity,  and  the  firm's  approval  of  title  is  a 
guaranty  of  its  condition  for  purposes  of  investment  or  pur- 
chase. They  do  an  immense  business  throughout  Salt  Lake 
City  and  county,  as  also  in  the  Territory;  employ  three  experts, 
and  large  force  of  clerks,  and  their  dealings  are  characterized 
by  promptness  and  reasonable  charges.  The  individual  mem- 
bers of  this  firm  are  too  well  known  to  need  any  special  men- 
tion, but  incidentally  it  may  be  said  that  Mr.  Stringer  is  one  of 
the  foremost  real  estate  men  in  Salt  Lake  City,  while  Mr. 
Grossman,  the  vice  president,  is  connected  with  a  number  of 
the  leading  financial  institutions  of  the  Territory,  and  Mr.  Van 
Anda,  one  of  the  best  known  men  of  Utah,  is  also  identified  with 
the  leading  interests  of  the  city  and  county.  The  firm,  in 
addition  to  abstracts,  do  a  general  real  estate  business  and  en- 
joy a  large  clientage.  They  own  and  control  several  of  the  val- 
uable city  additions,  h  ave  plenty  of  acreage,  and  a  large  list  of  city 
properties,  being  also  interested  in  mining,  and  possessing  unsur- 
passed facilities  for  obtaining  bargains  in  that  line.  As  a  firm 
they  are  rated  high,  and  hare  the  reputation  of  doing  everything 
on  strictly  business  principles. 


T.s 


DAVID  JAMES  &  CO. 

One  bright  example  of 
marked  and  well  merited  suc- 
cess in  any  important  line  of 
business  is  furnished  l>y  t  In- 
firm of  David  James  A  Co., 
its  name  being  a  synonym 
throughout  the  Territory 
for  reliability,  thorough  ac- 
i|uuintauce  with  the  busi- 
ness, and  every  quality  cat- 
ciliated  to  commend  it  to 
public  favor. 

The  enterprise  was 
founded  in  lH7:t  by  David 
James  and  F.  A.  Mitchell. 
In  1*76,  Mr.  James  pur- 
chased the  interest  of  M  i  t  c  1 1 
ell  and  was  sole  proprietor 
until  1884,  when  he  ad- 
mitted as  partners,  D.  W. 
and  H.  G.  James,  and  W.  H. 
Schluter.  In  January,  1891, 
it  was  incorporated,  with  David  James.  President;  I).  W. 
James,  Vice-president,  and  Wm.  H.  Schlnter,  Secretary  and 
Treasurer.  The  Board  of  Directory  consists  of  1  >avid  James, 
II.  '  James,  Wm.  H.  Schluter,  I).  W.  James,  William  .lames, 
<  .1.  Higson  and  C.  J.  I  >angerfield.  The  company  carries  an 
average  stock  of  850,000,  and  the  annual  business  transacted  is 
of  great  magnitude.  In  addition  to  the  business  of  plumbers. 
tinners,  gas  and  steam  fitters,  the  company  is  an  importer  and 
dealer  in  gas  chandeliers,  plumbing  materials,  pipe  and  fitting, 
hot  water  and  steam  heating  supplies,  tin  and  iron  roofing, 
galvanized  iron  cornice,  guttering,  and  rubber  hose,  being  also 
agents  for  the  celebrated  Kumsey  force  and  lift  pumps,  and 
make  a  specialty  of  drive  well  supplier  Special  attention  is 
also  given  to  defective  plumbing.  The  establishment  is  well 
located  in  a  large  two-story  and  basement  building,  at  C>7  S. 
Main  street,  and  fifty-four  hands  are  employed,  making  its 
pay  roll  one  of  the  largest  in  the  city,  while  the  com- 
pany's trade  extends  throughout  'Utah  and  Idaho, 
mid  is  increasing  in  volume  rapidly.  The  gentlemen  com- 
prising the  company  are  men  of  large  and  varied  experience  in 
the  commercial  world,  largely  identified  with  the  interests  of 
I'tab,  and  among  its  most  active,  enterprising  and  brainy  busi- 
ness men,  of  large  social  qualities  and  held  in  high  rcnra  iind 
esteem  by  the  many  friends  and  acquaintances  made  during 
tlifir  long  resilience  in  Stilt  Luke  City.  Competent,  reliable 
and  trustworthy  in  all  business  matters,  the  enterprise  is 
worthy  of  the  large  patronage  it  enjoys. 


OA8SER  Si   M'QUARRIE 

Among  toe 
many  establish- 
ments in  this 
city  that  take 
the  rank  of  lead- 
ers in  their  re- 
spective lines  is 
the  one  whose 
name  brads  this 
article.  They 
do  a  general  liv 
erv  anil  feed  bus- 
inetsat  IBKStiit.- 
street,  and  keep 
in  their  house  a 
•ompleto  and 
••Uvuit  line  cf 
hnggics.  <•  a  r 

riagra  Mid  flu*  driving  Ix.rre*,  M  well  as  gmtfd  naddle  animal*. 
I  i  -••.  al*»  receive  bnrw*  lo  board  and  take  the  best  of  care  of 
The  personnel  of  tbe  firm,  Meisrs.  O.  (lasser  A    W   Me 
</unrrie.  are  keen,  •  UMUVM  men,  enjoying  tbe  confl- 

dooce  and  rm|  ect  of  tu»  community,  and  have  gained  an  en- 
viable utanding  in  the  world  of  trad*  and  cr.  .lit. a  position  only 

. rd  on  a  basis  of  ulrict  integrity  and  bone»t  rt-p. 
They  furnish  tbe  people  of  thin  vicinity  with  un* xrell.  .1  liver; 
•ccotnn.»'li.ti..iiK.  mid  are  prepared  to  respond  to  calls  at  any 
boar  of  tbe  day  <>r  night.  Tlwjr  have  an  especially  flu*  line  ..f 
gentl*  borani  for  ladi«*,  as  well  M  spirited  animals  for  those 
who  wish  tbOTQ. 


UTAH  CRACKER  FACTORY. 

In  the  history  of  all  cities  of  any  magnitude,  the  manufac- 
turing industries  have  formed  an  important  factor  in  the 
development  and  prosperity  of  the  same.  In  a  review,  there- 
fore, of  any  city  a  large  share  of  attention  should  be  paid  to 
this  branch  of  industry  by  historical  writers.  To  this  end,  the 
editors  of  this  work  have  devoted  considerable  time  and  space, 

believing  that  these  institu- 
tions well  merit  such  treat- 
ment. Among  the  many  and 
numerous  manufactories  in 
Salt  Lake  City,  the  Utah 
( 'packer  Factory  takesafront 
rank,  both  as  to  the  quality 
of  goods  turned  out  and  in 
the  volume  of  its  business 
transactions.  It  commenced 
operations  seventeen  years 
ago,  but  in  1886  the  plant 
was  purchased  by  the  pres- 
ent owners,  Geo.  lluslerand 
Henry  and  \V.  It.  Wallace, 
by  whom  it  has  since  been 
operated.  Tbe  premises  oc- 
cupied comprise  a  large  building,  Hxl'l'i  feet  in  dimensions, 
fitted  up  with  all  the  conveniences  necessary  for  its  work,  and 
supplied  with  modern  machinery  of  the  most  approved  pattern. 
It  has  a  capacity  of  thirty  barrels  per  day,  and  employs  fourteen 
men  and  eight  women  and  girls.  The  manufactures  include  all 
all  kinds  of  cakes  and  crackers,  the  reputation  of  which  for  ex- 
cellence extends  throughout  I'tah,  Idaho.  Montana,  Wyoming, 
Colorado  and  Nevada,  and  at  the  late  Utah  Territorial  Fair 
these  goods  were  awarded  the  highest  premium  for  excel- 
lence and  quality.  A  specialty  is  made  of  t  he  celebrated  "  Silver 
Brand"  of  crackers  and  biscuits,  which  are  considered  house- 
bold  necessities  in  every  place  they  have  been  introduced. 
Another  specialty  is  the  system  and  style  of  packing  goods, 
when  requested  by  patrons,  in  square,  glass-front  cans,  nicely 
painted  in  different  colors,  or  in  handsome,  oval  plate  glass 
front,  beautifully  japanned  in  colors  and  lettered.  A  large 
stock  of  glass  show  tops  for  cracker  boxes  is  carried  by  the 
firm,  which  are  desirable  articles  for  the  retailer  to  have,  as 
they  show  off  the  goods  to  great  ad  vantage  and  at  the  same  time 
keep  tbem  moist  and  fresh.  Mr.  Hnsler  is  a  native  of  (iermany, 
but  has  resided  in  Salt  Lake  for  twenty-nine  years.  The  mem 
bers  of  the  Company  are  all  prominent  in  tbe  commercial  and 
mercantile  community  of  Utah  and  Salt  Lake,  and  well  and 
favorably  known  throughout  the  Territory.  They  have  con- 
tributed largely  of  their  time  and  means  and  been  instrumental 
to  a  considerable  extent  in  materially  advancing  the  prosperity 
of  tbe  city.  They  are  sociable  and  pleasant  gentlemen  in  the 
walks  of  private  life  and  number  their  friends  by  tin-  hundred. 
Tbe  manager  of  the  plant,  Mr.  Henry  Wallace,  is  an  able  In  mi 
ness  man,  and  to  bis  energy  and  discretion  and  fine  commercial 
qualifications  is  due  much  the  success  that  the  factory  has 
commanded. 

THE  SECURITY  ABSTRACT  COMPANY. 

One  of  the  leading  and  most  thoroughly  reliable  firms 
enagaged  in  the  real  estate  business  is  the  Security  Alwtract 
Company  of  Salt  Lake  City,  occupying  office.*  in  the  Deseret 
National  Bank  building.  Tbe  firm  began  operations  in  1889, 
and  conducts  a  general  abstract  business  that  to-day  average! 
more  than  fJn.iMi  a  year.  The  officers  of  tbe  company  are: 
K.  S.  Kicharda,  president ;  Tho*.  (J.  Webber,  vice-president, 
and  .1.  C.  Jensen,  secretary  and  treasurer,  prominent  men  of 
the  city.  President  Kichards  held  the  position  of  Speaker  of 
tin-  last  General  Assembly  of  the  Territorial  Legislature. 
He  IH  a  lawyer,  capitalist  and  nmn  of  large  ability  in 
the  commercial  and  financial  community.  The  directory  con 
silt*  ,  -hard*.  Tli.*.  li.  \VebU-r.  X.  W.  Clayton,  Klinx 

A  Smith.  M  I  I'nmmingK,  Daniel  Hamer.  James  H.  Moyle, 
('has.  C.  Uicharda  and  A.  W.  Carlson.  The  secretary  and 
treasurer,  Mr.  Jensen,  has  been  engaged  in  the  alwtract  bum- 
nemi  for  a  number  of  ;eiu«,  m  which  he  acquired  an  .-\peri.  nee 
admirably  qualifying  him  for  the  duties  of  hi*  responsible 
position  M.-a.l;  application  to  business,  thorough  acquaint- 
ance with  the  city  and  county,  and  their  complete  line  of 
abstract  records,  enable  them  to  accommodate  all  applicant* 
with  promptness,  r.-liubilitv  and  at  a  moderate  cost  The 
abstracts  furnished  are  guaranteed  and  certified  to  as  being 
correct  in  every  particular,  and  therefore  to  lie  relied  upon  in 
the  pun-hating  of  real  i 


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SALT  LAKE  CITY  BREWING  CO. 

The  great  popularity  of  the  amber-hued  beverage  of  the 
"  Faderland  "  among  all  classes  and  nationalities,  is  the  best 
evidence  of  its  generous  appreciation  and  its  ability  to  fill  the 
wants  of  the  public  for  a  health-giving  and  invigorating  drink. 
In  Germany,  where  for  centuries  the  knowledge  and  practice  of 
brewing  beer  has  descended  from  generation  to  generation,  it 
is  held  in  the  highest  estimation  by  the  people,  and  is  regarded 
as  an  indispensable  adjunct  to  the  every  day  wants  of  all  classes 
of  society.  Notwithstanding  the  fact  that  the  first  knowledge 
of  the  brewing  of  beer  had  its  inception  in  the  principalities  of 
the  old  world,  the  honor  of  having  perfected  and  improved  its 
standard  to  the  present  high  grade  of  excellence  has  been 


ness  air  such  as  is  seldom  witnessed  in  the  west.  The  capacity 
of  the  plant  is  three  hundred  barrels  per  day,  and  the  present 
amount  of  the  annual  business  is  25,000  barrels,  the  trade 
extending  through  Utah,  Idaho,  Wyoming  and  Nevada.  One 
of  the  two  ice  machines,  of  seventy  ton  capacity  per  twenty- 
four  hours,  is  used  for  the  special  purpose  of  frosting  the  pipes 
in  the  cellar,  thus  keeping  the  same  perfectly  cool  and  the  beer 
stowed  in  the  cellars  is  in  consequence  kept  almost  to  the  freez- 
ing point.  The  plant  also  manufactures  its  own  electric  lights, 
every  house  on  the  premises  being  brilliantly  illuminated  by  the 
powerful  dynamos  with  which  the  same  is  supplied.  The 
bottling  works  are  contained  in  a  huge  two-story  structure  con- 
structed of  rock  and  brick  and  supplied  with  all  the  conven- 
iences for  the  rapid  facilitation  of  business.  In  this  great 


SALT  LAKK  CITY  HHKWINO  CO. 


reserved  to  America.  There  iifb  many  mammoth  brewing 
establishments  throughout  the  country,  but  Salt  Lake  has  one 
that  is  a  pride  to  any  city.  We  refer  to  the  Salt  Lake  City 
Brewing  Company,  the  immense  plant  of  which,  at  471  to  481 
l()th  East  street,  was  founded  in  1871,  and  incorporated  July, 
1884.  The  plant  covers  rive  acres  of  ground  and  consists  of  the 
main  building,  a  substantial  four-story  brick  and  stone  struc- 
ture, 108x150  feet  in  dimensions,  with  a  brew  house  42x96  feet, 
two-stories  and  iron  clad.  The  plant  also  embraces  an  ice 
house  25x80  feet,  two-stories  in  height,  and  a  burn  33x56  feet, 
also  two  one  half  stories,  with  a  capacity  of  stabling  fifteen  head 
of  horses.  The  entire  plant  is  run  by  a  battery  of  powerful 
engines,  aggregating  one  hundred  horse-power  capacity,  while 
the  neccessary  appliances  for  conducting  this  mammoth  indus- 
tery  is  of  the  most  approved  modern  construction,  and  the 
entire  establishment  is  a  model  of  neatness,  presenting  a  bnsi- 


enterprise  there  are  employed  thirty-rive  men,  and  a  large  pay- 
roll is  the  consequence.  The  institution  is  the  largest  of  its 
kind  in  the  Territory  and  is  of  great  value  to  the  city  from  a 
commercial  point  of  view.  The  officers  are  :  M.  Cullen,  presi- 
dent ;  Jacob  Uloritz,  vice-president,  treasurer  and  general  man- 
ager and  Robert  J.  Deighton,  secretary.  They  are  all  solid  sub- 
stantial citizens  of  Salt  Lake  and  deeply  interested  in  every 
thing  that  pertains  to  the  welfare  of  the  city  and  Territory. 
They  are  men  of  wealth  and  influence  and  deserving  of  all  the 
prosperity  that  can  attend  them. 

EMPIRE   STEAM   LAUNDRY   COMPANY. 

An  enterprise,  though  of  recent  origin  in  Salt  Lake,  has 
already  assumed  unusual  prominence  in  the  general  make-up 
of  the  commercial  industries  of  the  city.  The  Empire  Steam 
Laundry,  which  heads  this  article,  was  formed  by  the  selection 


80 


of  Henry  W.  Uoscber,  president;  Don  Ferguson,  vioe-president; 
with  II.  V.  Utto,  secretary  and  treasurer,  and  does  a  large  bus- 
iness. The  establishment  occupies  a  three-story  building, 
•-J-'ixHK)  feet  in  dimensions,  fully  and  handsomely  equipped,  in 
which  thirty  or  more  assistants  find  employment,  and  by  their 
exercise  of  care  and  skill,  have  extended  the  reputation  of  the 
enterprise  for  the  excellence  of  work  turned  out,  pay  ing  special 
attention  to  hotel  and  restaurant  supplies,  of  which  they  have 
a  large  patronage.  The  proprietors  are  natives  of  Nt-w  York 
and  Ohio,  and  possess  not  only  thrift,  push  and  enterprise,  but 
an  intimate  acquaintance  with  all  the  details  of  their  line  of 
business.  They  are  recognized  as  enterprising  and  public 
spirited  citizens  of  extended  influence  and  high  standing  in  the 
community. 


SORENSEN   &    CARLQUIST. 

A  great  commercial  house  doing  business  over  an  extended 
territory  belongs  quite  as  much  to  its  thousands  of  patrons  as 
to  the  city  where  it  may  chance  to  be  located.  The  natural 
inference  following  the  assumption  is,  that  the  patrons  of  the 
house  which  beads  this  article  would  like  to  know  something 
of  its  history.  It  is  surprising,  even  in  the  light  of  the  rapid 

growth  of  Salt  Lake  and 
the  development,  of  its 
trade,  that  a  house  of  so 
large  interests  and  con- 
trolling so  important  and 
extended  a  trade,  could 
have  grown  up  within  the 
comparative  brief  space 
of  ten  years,  but  such  is 
the  fact.  The  firm  of 
Sorensen  &  Carlquist  was 
founded  in  1881  by  John 
P.  Sorensen  and  C.  A. 
Carlquist.  They  carry 
on  a  general  furniture 
,  business,  keeping  in  stock 
a  tine  line  of  carpets,  cur- 
tains, spring  beds,  mir- 
rors, pictures,  baby  car- 
riages, and  all  other 


tablishmeut.    They  occupy  neat  aud  commodious  quarters  at 
No.  'it  West  First  S.mth  Street,  their  building  Iwing  a  three 
story    and   basement   structure,  admirably   arranged   for   the 
rapid  transaction  of  the  large  business  which  the  firm  enjoys. 
They    carry    a    complete 
•took  and  do  an  annual 
bimineM  of  980,000,  em- 
ploving  twelve  assistants, 
ana  consequently  have  a 
heavy   pay   roll,    thereby 
furnishing   many    people 
with   the  means  of  sup- 
port     The  trade  of  the 
firm  extend*    throughout 
I  tali  and  Idaho,  and  new 
field,     will    probably    be 
enterrd  in  the  near  future 
The    hone*     ha*    had    a 
remarkably  successful 
career  ever  since  it*  inoep- 

and    is    deservedly 
popular  with  the    public.  "^SiC"^" 

•  •awm  for  this  i- 

tbe  busim-.  1ST. 

upon  strictly    legitimate  commercial   principle*,  and  the  pro- 
prietors are  thoroughly  experienced  men  in  their  line  of  bnsi 
pen*.    They  believe  in  the  old  motto  of  ••  live  HIM!  let  In  - 
in  ooDMqarnov.  put   no  fancy   prices  upon  their  goods.     Mr 
HoreMen  i*  •  native  of  Denmark,  coming  h>-re  from  Australia 
twenty  ye«r*  ago.     He  is  a  man  of  excellent  business  talent*. 
and  i*  thoroughly  practical  in  all  hi*  undertakings.     He  i*  a 

ntan  withal  in  all  the  essential*  ntoeseary  in  tbesnooeae- 

.nduct  of  hu.ineMi  affair*,  nnd  i*  very  greatly  e*t«emed 
by  a  large  n»ii.l»-r  of  personal  friends 

Curl  jiiist  was  born  in  Sweden,  but  has  bwil  a  rmident 
of  Salt  Lake  for  fourteen  years,  and  i*  a  very  able  commercial 
man.  He  i*  regarded  very  highly  in  mercantile  circle*,  and  i* 
H  prominent  man  in  all  matter*  pertaining  to  the  interest*  of 

Hdtr 


DUNFORD  &  ELLERBECK. 

The  dental  firm  of  Dnuford  .t  Ellerbeck  is  composed  of  A. 
H.  Dunford  and  Geo.  Kllerljeck,  both  of  whom  are  thoroughly 
practical  in  all  the  details  of  the  profession.  Dr.  Dunford  is 
forty -two  years  of  age,  a  native  of  England,  and  for  over  a  quar- 
ter of  a  century  has  practiced  dentistry  in  Suit  Lake 
<'it\.  He  is  in  fact  the  pioneer  dentist  of  Salt  Lake, 
having  crossed  the  plains  with  his  porents  to  this  <-ity 
in  1856,  returning  the  year  following  to  St.  Louis, 
where  he  remained  until  1864,  when  he  again  came  to  Salt 
Lake,  and  where  he  has  since  resided.  The  doctor  is  largely 
interested  in  enterprises  that  go  to  make  up  the  substantial 
growth  and  prosperity  of  the  city,  and  a  large  owner  of  im- 
proved nnd  unimproved  city  and  country  properties. 

I  >r.  Geo.  Ellerbeck,  his  partner,  is  a  young  man,  twenty-four 
years  of  age  and  a  native  of  Salt  Lake.  He  graduated  at  the 
Philadelphia  Dental  College,  with  the  honors  of  his  class, 
aud  has  been  in  active  practice  for  eight  years.  He  is  a 
well-known  member  of  the  Phienix  Club  of  Salt  Lake,  largely 
interested  in  her  realty,  and  also  has  valuable  interests  in  the 
Deep  Creek  mines. 

In  the  transaction  of  the  large  business  naturally  accruing 
to  so  popular  a  tirm,  the  employment  of  assistance  is  necessary. 
Drs.  H.  W.  Richards  and  Thatcher,  officiate  in  that  capacity. 
and  are  invaluable  on  account  of  their  skill  aud  knowledge  of 
the  business. 

The  firm  is  among  the  best  in  the  West.  They  occupy  three 
rooms  fitted  up  with  all  the  modern  appliances  for  the  speedy 
transaction  of  business,  but  as  rapid  increase  of  patronage 
necessitates  more  and  commodious  quarters,  the  firm  will  in  the 
near  future  move  into  the  new  McCornick  block,  corner  I  ir-t 
South  and  Main  streets,  where  all  the  necessary  conveniences 
incident  to  the  business  can  be  secured. 


SELLS  &  COMPANY. 

Among  the  business  establishments  which  have  done  much 
to  advance  the  material  wealth,  the  prosperity  aud  repu- 
tation of  Salt  Lake,  and  which,  therefore,  are  eminently  deserv- 
ing of  particular  mention  in  a  work  of  this  character,  few  stand 
higher  than  that  of  Sells  A-  Co.,  wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in 
all  kinds  of  lumber,  with  office,  and  yards  at  Inland  I.VJW.  Firft 
street.  The  enterprise  was  started  in  1881  by  Hon.  Klijah  Sells, 
who  was  formerly  connected  with  the  tirm  of  Mat-on  A  Sells. 
Subsequently  Mr.  Tucker  was  taken  into  the  tirm.  The  otlire 
of  the  company  is  a  commodious  structure.  ISxl'Ml  feet  in 
dimensions,  while  the  yards  cover  a  space  of  thirty  rods 
square.  They  carry  a  stock  ranging  from  $'25,00(1  to  SNI.IHNI, 
composing  cedar,  redwood,  pine,  shingles, doors,  blinds,  mould 
HIITS.  T.  «V  (i.  flooring,  rustic  siding,  laths  and  windows.  They 
employ  eight  men  and  do  an  annual  business  of  87.1.11  it  i.  The 
individual  members  of  the  firm  are  Jnmes  Tucker,  H.  M.  Sells 
nnd  Klijah  Sells.  The  latter,  Hon.  Elijah  Sells,  is  Secretary  of 
the  Territory  and  one  of  the  most  popular  men  in  the  entire 
West.  Mr.  Tucket  is  a  heavy  capitalist,  and  largely  interested 
in  cattle,  saw-mills,  stores  ami  mines  throughout  the  Territory. 
Mr.  A.Johnson,  the  foreman,  is  a  practical  man  in  the  business, 
and  a  faithful  and  industrionsemploye.  Tin-  gem-nil  character- 
istics of  this  establishment  for  financial  solvency  ami  a  thor 
oiigh  conception  of  the  business  in  which  the  firm  is  engaged, 
together  with  a  high  standard  of  commercial  honor,  would 
•  credit  upon  any  community,  and  makes  the  untar- 
nished record  of  over  thirteen  years  a  source  of  private  an.) 
public  satisfaction. 


DR.  C.  E.  TOLHURST. 

In  the  human  anatomy  there  are  no  parts  of  it  whir) 

greater  oomfoi I  or  cause  nmreii nvem e  and  pain  than  the 

teeth.    Kvery  person's  teeth  should  have  constant  attention,  not 
only  li>  t  hone  claiming  to  be  dentists,  but  In  flu  >se  known  to  he 

accomplished  and  who  enjoy  the  contid-n ',f  t  he  public.     Such 

a  gentleman  i*  l>r.  ('.  I-'..  Tolhur-t.  lie  is  a  native  of  <  Miio.  a 
graduate  of  the  Western  IVntial  t  ollege  of  St.  l^ollis.  Missouri, 
HII. I  first  liegaii  the  priirti .f  his  profession  in  1*7*.  remain- 
ing thus  oc.-upi.-d  in  St.  Louis  for  nbout  live  \ear8,  thence 
removing  to  Salt  Lake  about  1883.  He  was  Secretary  of  the 
IIH  liental  Society,  and  is  a  member  an. I  one  of  the 
ablest  omcidld  in  the  Dental  Society  of  Salt  Luke.  II.-  i_ 
active  in  politic*,  and  has  been  snrr»«».ful  in  his  practice  m 
suit  Idtke,  due  absolutely  to  bis  professional  skill  and  also  to 
his  excellent  qualities  as  a  social  factor. 


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S.  D.  EVANS. 


S.  D.  Evans,  undertaker 
and  embalmer,  owes  his  suc- 
cess in  business  quite  as  much 
to  his  estimable  character,  re- 
fined nature  and  the  court- 
eous deportment  of  his  man- 
ners, as  to  the  more  com- 
monly accepted  business 
qualities  supposed  to  assure 
success  in  life.  His  line  of 
metallic  caskets,  burial 
cases,  and  rates  are  selected 
with  K rent  care,  and  are 
among  the  largest  and  most 
complete  of  any  similar 
house  in  the  country.  He 
occupies  two  floors  of  a  com- 
modious building  at  214 
State  street  and  employs  two 
assistants.  There  is  prob- 
ably no  undertaker  of  the 
present  day  that  would  have 
the  audacity  to  ask  the  pat- 
ronage of  the  public  without 
thoroughly  understanding  the  art  of  embalming.  In  this  Mr. 
Kvans,  having  availed  himself  of  every  advantage  in  the  acqui- 
sition of  this  difficult  science,  is  prepared  to  furnish  the  bene- 
fits of  his  skill  with  the  assurance  of  the  same  being  satisfact- 
ory in  every  respect.  He  is  a  graduate  of  the  United  States 
college  of  embalming  of  New  York  City,  the  most  modern  and 
thorough  institution  of  its  character  in  the  United  States,  and 
the  only  undertaker  in  the  city  who  has  attended  a  regular 
college,  or  can  exhibit  his  diploma  in  proof  thereof.  His 
hearses  are  among  the  finest  in  Salt  Lake  and  his  assistants 
are  all  trained  men.  Altogether,  Mr.  Evans  may  be  said  to  be, 
by  character,  attaininents,  and  in  his  well-ordered  establish- 
ment, exceptionally  well  calculated  to  serve  the  public  in  the 
line  he  has  chosen. 


M.  R.  EVANS. 

Salt  Like  City  shows  numerous  instances  of  successful 
men  because  of  their  enterprising  and  progressive  mercantile 
ability.  Prominent  among  these  and  worthy  of  special  mention, 
is  the  house  of  M.  R.  Kvans,  dealers  in  guns,  sporting  goods, 
etc.  Mr.  Evans  established  himself  in  business  here  several 
years  ago,  and  has  thriven  in  a  remarkable  manner;  in  fact  to 
such  an  extent  as  to  rank  him  among  the  foremost  merchants 
in  his  line  in  the  Territory.  He  carries  a  very  large  line  of  fine 
goods,  of  superior  make  and  quality, consisting  of  guns,  pistols, 
ammunition,  fishing  tackle,  sporting  goods,  cutlery  and  notions, 
caligraph  writing  machines,  paper,  ribbons  and  carbons;  also 
handling  cigars  and  tobaccos  of  the  best  brands.  The  estab- 
lishment occupies  commodious  and  comfortable  quarters,  em- 
ploys a  number  of  assistants,  and  is  in  the  receipt  of  a  most 
healthy  and  continuous  trade.  Mr.  Evans  is  a  New  Yorker  by 
birth,  but  has  resided  in  Utah  for  twenty  years  and  is  favorably 
known  throughout  the  territory;  is  one  of  the  most  enterprising 
citizens,  with  a  thorough  practical  knowledge  and  experience, 
coupled  with  energy  and  legitimate  business  principles,  a  com- 
bination that  has  gained  for  him  an  honorable  position  among 
the  mercantile  and  commercial  men  throughout  the  entire 
West. 


DR.   J.   B.   KEYSOR. 

I  >r.  J.  15.  Keysor,  whose  operating  parlors  occupy  suites  two 
iiiul  three,  Auerbach  building,  enjoys  a  widespread  and  invalu- 
able reputation  in  the  line  of  dentistry,  both  for  his  professional 
achievements  and  his  personal  worth.  He  is  a  native  of  Utah, 
and.  upon  the  completion  of  his  collegiate  career,  began  a 
study  of  the  art  in  which  he  has  since  become  an  accomplished 
master.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  filling,  the  designing  and 
fitting  of  false  teeth  and  othe-  features  of  the  science,  and  now 
enjoyH  a  practice  so  large  and  constantly  increasing  in-  extent 
and  importance,  as  to  necessitate  the  employment  of  skilled 
and  experienced  assistants  in  bis  management.  Ladies  and 
gentlemen  in  need  of  the  services  of  an  expert  and  conscieu- 
tioiiH  practitioner  are  recommended  to  advise  with  Dr.  Keysor. 
His  charges  are  as  reasonable  as  they  can  be  made  consistent 
with  first-class  work,  and  his  work  is  always  of  the  very  best 
character  and  description. 


ARBOGAST  CONFECTIONERY  COMPANY. 

The  Arbogast  Confectionery  Company,  started  in  1873  for 
the  manufacture  of  ice-cream  and  confections,  has  been  a  suc- 
cess from  its  inception,  the  business  increasing  so  rapidly  that 
in  the  beginning  of  1891,  it  was  deemed  to  incorporate  the 
same,  with  George  Arbogast,  President  and  Treasurer;  and 
L.  L.  Baumgarten,  Secretary.  The  company  has  a  large  and 
ample  capital  with  which  to  carry  on  its  vast  and  extensive 
operations,  and  employs  the  same  to  the  fullest  advantage. 

In  connection  with  the  main  office,  at  108  Main  street,  the 
company  has  a  large  and  commodious  ice-cream  parlor,  occu- 
pying two  floors,  the  first  being  used  for  the  serving  of  the 
delicacy  and  confections  to  the  numerous  customers;  the  sec- 
ond floor  as  a  dining  ordinary.  Both  are  fitted  up  in  modern 
style,  with  elegant  furniture  and  draperies,  where  one  can 
enjoy  a  delicious  plate  of  ice-cream  and  other  delicacies  amid 
pleasant  surroundings.  The  factory,  situated  at  48  East  First 
South  St.,  is  a  two  story  and  basement  building,  20x100  feet  di- 


GEO.  AUHOGAST 


mensions.  The  basement  is  used  as  the  location  of  the  bake 
ovens,  where  the  fancy  cakes  are  made;  also  as  an  engine 
and  boiler  room,  and  for  the  manufacture  of  candy.  On  the 
first  floor  is  an  ice-cream  and  coffee  parlor,  elegantly  fitted  up, 
a  novel  feature  being  the  Dayton  fan,  pendant  from  the  ceil- 
ing, driven  by  electricity.  When  in  motion  the  room  is 
kept  perfectly  cool  and  otherwise  insuring  comfort  to  pat- 
rons. The  second  story  is  devoted  entirely  to  the  manufact- 
ure of  candy.  The  enterprise  employs  twenty-five  people,  and 
the  monthly  pay-roll  is  one  of  the  largest  in  the  city.  The 
firm  does  a  large  annual  trade,  sending  goods  to  Idaho,  Colo- 
rado and  Wyoming,  in  addition  to  its  equally  large  local  trade. 
Mr.  Arbogast  is  a  native  of  Massachusetts,  having  been  born 
in  Boston,  but  has  resided  in  Salt  Lake  City  for  twenty-one 
years;  is  thoroughly  identified  with  the  best  interests  of  his 
adopted  home,  and  is  ever  ready  to  do  anything  in  his  power 
to  advance  its  welfare.  He  is  one  of  the  best  known  men  in 
and  out  of  business  circles,  and  under  such  favorable  auspices 
as  he  now  enjoys,  a  brilliant  commercial  future  is  predicted 
for  him.  He  is  the  owner  of  a  ranch  seven  miles  from  the  city, 
on  the  road  to  Ogden, consisting  of  120  acres,  which  he  is  pre- 
paring to  use  for  purposes  of  a  vineyard,  being  satisfied 
that  Utah  can  raise  as  many  pounds  of  grapes  to  the  acre  as  Cali- 
fornia and  of  a  superior  flavor.  Mr.  Arbogast  has  done  more  to 
build  up  Salt  Lake,  according  to  his  means,  than  any  man 
within  her  limits,  and  is  in  all  respects  an  active,  enterprising 
"  hustler,"  who  believes  in  making  hay  while  the  sun  shines. 
He  is,  in  short,  a  man  in  every  respect  entitled  to,  and  com- 
mands the  admiration  of  the  men  who  love  to  see  pluck  and  en- 
terprise meet  its  just  reward. 


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HAPPY  HOUR  DENTAL  PARLORS 

Among  the  first-class  dental  establishments  in  Salt  Lake 
City  where  the  pnbliccan  be  assured  of  good  work,  is  the  Happy 
Hour  Dental  I'arlors  at  No.  2124  State  Street.  They  are  under 
the  management  of  Dr.  M.  X.  Back,  who  is  a  native  of  Mich- 
igan, forty-five  years  of  age,  and  who  has  been  seventeen  years 
in  active  practice.  He  first  located  in  Charles  City,  Iowa, 
thence  removing  to  Kansas,  whence  after  remaining  some  time 
he  decided  to  settle  in  Salt  Lake  City.  In  his  practice  Dr. 
Buck  is  ably  assisted  by  his  wife  and  Miss  Nettie  Weaverling, 
both  of  whom  are  not  only  thorough  adepts  in  the  profession, 
but  are  among  the  limited  number  of  lady  practitioners  under- 
standing the  details  of  the  art.  Mrs.  Buck  is  a  native  of  Wis- 
consin. She  began  the  practice  in  Kansas  ten  >ears  ago,  and  is 
regarded  as  a  skillful  and  experienced  operator.  Miss  \\Vav 
erling  also  began  her  practical  experience  in  dentistry  in 
Kansas  about  the  same  time,  and  is  very  proficient  in  the 
in  the  business.  She  is  a  native  of  the  State  of  Pennsylvania. 
The  Doctor  also  has  an  able  and  valuable  assistant  in  the  person 
of  D.  R.  Romani,  of  the  city  laboratory  operated  in  connection 
with  the  parlors,  and  although  a  separate  institution  is  of  well- 
known  importance.  Dr.  Romami  is  a  native  of  Ohio,  and  has 
been  practicing  dentistry  for  the  past  fifteen  years.  About  one 
year  ago  he  located  his  laboratory  in  this  city,  and  employs  an 
able  corps  of  assistants.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  crown  and 
bridge  work,  and  directs  the  only  industry  of  its  kind  between 
Chicago  and  San  Francisco. 

Among  the  successful  operations  practiced  at  these  parlors 
is  that  known  to  the  profession  as  "Implantation,"  otherwise 
replacement  of  a  tooth,  one  of  the  most  difficult  operations 
known  to  modern  dentistry.  Dr.  Buck  has  built  up  a  large 
patronage.  The  parlors  are  deserving  of  all  that  can  be  said  of 
them,  and  the  efficiency  of  the  work  is  beyond  question. 


ELIA3   MORRIS. 

In  the  advantages  possessed  by  a  city,  there  are  certainly 
none  of  more  importance  than  establishments  connected 
with  the  building  interests.  In  this  line  of  manufac- 
ture, Mr.  Elian  Morris  has  no  superior,  as  his  yards 
turn  ont  a  ijiiality  of  lire  brick  that  cannot  be  excelled. 
He  started  his  enterprise  in  1H69  and  has  built  np  a  very 
large  and  successful  business.  In  addition  to  the  manu- 
facture of  fire  brick,  abeetine  stone  and  water  pipes  are  in- 
cluded in  the  output  of  the  plant,  in  large  quantities.  Mr. 


KLIA8  MORRIS. 

Morris  if  also  •  heavy  dmler  in  Portland  cement,  mantels, 
grata  and  monumental  work,  which  can  be  seen  at  his  largo 
and  commodious  store  room.  v.  -Jl  and  23  West  South 
Tempi*  street.  The  brick  yards  are  located  in  the  southern 
part  of,  the  city,  where  about  400,000  fire  brick  and  large 


quantities   of  abestine  stone  and  water  pipes    are  annually 
manufactured. 

Mr.  Morris  has  resided  in  Salt  Lake  for  forty  years  and  is 
widely  known  all  over  the  Territory.  He  is  a  thorough  busi- 
ness man.  fully  alive  to  the  interests  of  the  city,  an.l  m.U  all  in 
his  power  to  advance  the  general  welfare  and  prosperity  of  the 
same.  He  is  a  man  of  spotless  integrity,  a  cultured  gentleman, 
and  has  been  a  member  of  the  city  council,  where  he  served 
the  people  as  a  faithful,  honest  and  conscientious  official. 


I'liotobyBliipl.T. 


ARNOLD    OIAUQUE. 


He  is  the  possessor  of  a  patent  for  a  new  pattern  of  mosaic, 
tile  for  flooring  public  buildings,  wainscoting  and  ceilings 
etc.,  of  which  a  fine  line  of  goods  are  carried  in  stock.  I  n.li-r 
his  able  management  the  enterprise  enjoys  a  trade  that  is 
annually  increasing.  In  addition  to  the  above  he  is  the  owner 
and  proprietor  of  the  Pioneer  Patent  Roller  Mills,  which  have 
a  reputation  all  over  the  Territory  for  the  excellence  of  their 
Hour,  and  as  an  institution  that  has  aided  very  largely  in  <le\  ,-lnp 
ing  the  wonderful  resources  of  Utah.  The  manager  for  Mr. 
Morris.  . \rnol, 1  ( ;iaii'|iie  by  name,  has  been  in  the  former's  em- 
ploy for  more  than  twenty  years,  and  is  a  practical  man  in  all 
the  details  of  bin  business.  Mr.  Morris  employs  •  large  force 
of  experienced  hands  in  hi*  several  lines  of  production  and 
pays  a  correspondingly  large  sum  in  wages  each  year.  Mr. 
Morns  is  also  one  of  the  promoters  of  the  sugar  factory  at 
lyvhi  and  is  doing  much  to  foster  that  most  valuable  industry 
in  that  Territory. 


W.  J.  HARVEY  &  CO. 

The  banking  firm  of  W.  J.  Harvey  &  Co.,  composed  of 
\\  •'.  Harvey  and  Hewitt  B.  Lowe  was  organized  for  <he 
l>iir|MMM>  of  lining  a  general  business  in  real  estate,  mines, 
WMMiritie*,  banking  and  investment,  with  its  office  in  tln-Knuti- 
for. I  II.. (..]  Tin.  gentlemen  are  supplied  with  ample  capita! 
and  make  a  specially  of  repm«Mitiiig  the  investment  nf 
era  capital  in  Utah.  The  company  oocnpies  large  and  com- 
modious qusrters  as  above  designated,  where  every  facility  an. I 
all  pomihle  information  regarding  the  business  they  represent,  is 
H (Ton led.  Mr.  Harvey  wan  for  a  iinniW  of  >  ear*,  manager 
and  trust  officer  of  the  Salt  I*ke  Abstra.  I  I  ill..  (  Miarantee 
and  Trim!  <  oiupiuiv.  and  Mr.  Lowe  baa  been  engaged  in  the 
real  estate  business  in  Salt  I  ...''<••  <  ily  for  H  niimU'r  of  years 
pant.  Both  are  gentlemen  of  much  finciancial  ability,  and 
eminent  uncial  i|iiahncHlioiiN.  and  though  thetirni  IIHN  only  been 
in  existence  but  a  comparative  brief  (..••  i.«l  it  hnx  built  up  an 
immense  business.  Possessing  enviable  qualities  and  neces- 
sary attributes,  the  gentlemen  composing  the  firm  are  bound  to 
attain  a  high  rank  in  commercial  and  financial  circle*. 


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THE      McKINNON     HOUSE       COLLAR     MANU- 
FACTURING COMPANY. 

Salt    Lake 
within  the 
last  twelve 
months    has 
added    to    its 
long  list  of  en- 
terprising cit- 
izens a  num- 
ber  of    busi- 
n  e  s  s    men 
whose    acqui- 
sition    is     a 
credit  to  any 
commu  n  i  t  y- 
These  are  of 
the    people 
that  give  the 
upbuilding  of 
a    city    sub- 
stantial   sup- 
port, and  make  desirable  citizens.  As  a  fitting  illustration  of  the 
foregoing  sentiment,  the  proprietor  of  the   McKinnon   Horse 
Collar  Manufacturing  Co.,  of  this  city,  may  be  cited.    The 
company  was  organized  in  April,  1891,  by  M.  D.  McKinnon,  a 
man  thoroughly  experienced  iu  the  manufacturing  of  horse 
collars,  having  been   in  the  business  over  twenty-five  years. 
He  came  to  Salt  Lake  City  from  San  Francisco,  where  he  had 
charge  at  different  times  of  the  L.  D.  Stone  &  Co.  manufactur- 
ing works,  and  Hart  Saddlery  Co.,  the  latter  being  the  largest 
and  oldest  established  concern  of  the  kind  on  the  Pacific 
coast. 

The  company's  headquarters  are  located  at  No.  311  West 
Sscond  street,  occupying  a  large  two-story  brick  building  24x50 
feet  in  dimensions,  and  the  grades  of  goods  turned  out  are 
superior  to  anything  of  the  kind  in  this  part  of  the  country. 

The  first  Btory  of  the  factory  building  is  occupied  exclus- 
ively by  the  collar  manufacturing  department.  The  second 
story  is  devoted  to  the  manufacture  of  sweat-pads  and  is  quite 
an  important  part  of  the  business.  This  department  alone 
gives  employment  to  fifteen  girls,  and  twenty-five  horse  collar 
hands,  whose  combined  work  resolves  the  establishment 
into  a  hive  of  industry.  Mr.  McKinnon  came  to  Salt  Lake 
City  fully  determined  to  take  the  lead  in  supplying  the  trade 
in  his  special  line  of  business,  and  the  active  manner  in  which 
he  has  applied  himself  to  his  work,  has  caught  the  good  will  of 
the  public,  who  are  in  turn  showing  their  appreciation  of  a 
superior  article  by  liberal  patronage. 


DR.  C.  A.  FOLLETT. 

During  recent  years  the  various  professional  lines  in  Salt 
Lake  City  have  received  frequent  additions,  and  no  other  one 
line  has  this  fact  become  more  noticeable  than  in  that  of 
Dentistry.  Among  those  who  have  located  in  Salt  Lake  City 
in  the  practice  of  that  profession  no  one  has  attained  to  more 
prominence,  nor  secured  a  more  generous  share  of  the  public 
patronage  than  Dr.  Follett.  He  is  a  native  of  Minnesota,  and  has 
been  practicing  for  about  eight  years  with  gratifying  success, 
the  unvarying  reward  of  a  complete  knowledge  of  his  profes- 
sion and  diligence  in  securing  its  promotion.  He  first  began  to 
practice  at  San  Jose,  Cal.,  where  he  remained  about  six  years. 
Prompted,  however,  by  the  reports  of  business,  beautiful  climate, 
and  wonderful  advantages  possessed  by  Salt  Lake  City  and 
Ctah,  he  decided  to  remove  hither.  After  a  careful  inspec- 
tion of  the  ad  vantages  offered  else  where  he  located  in  Salt  Lake 
City  earlyin  January,  1891,  opening  an  office  at  554  East  Second 
Street  South.  Soon  afterward  he  was  joined  by  his  family,  and 
has  since  resided  here,  annually  extending  his  field  of  labor  and 
annually  growing  more  and  more  enthusiastic  regarding  the 
resources  and  advantages  of  the  City  and  Territory. 


WALLACE  &  CO. 

It  is  conceded  by  everyone  who  has  ever  visited  Salt  Lake 
that  the  city  can  justly  lay  claim  to  some  of  the  largest  and 
best  equipped  merchant  tailoring  houses  in  the  'country. 
Among  these  the  firm  of  Wallace  &  Co.  occupies  a  position  of 
prominence  second  to  none  in  the  country.  The  business  was 
established  by  Mr.  Kob't  Wallace  in  1890,  and  the  success  at- 
tained has  been  of  a  most  pleasing  character,  both  in  a  finan- 
cial and  fashionable  point  of  view.  He  has  been  connected 


with  the  fine  tailoring  trade  of  the  east  for  a  great  many  years 
and  understands  the  business  thoroughly,  employing  a  cutter 
of  marked  ability  and  the  best  skilled  workmen  only,  in  his  es- 
tablishment, of  whom  he  has  fifty  constantly  at  work.  His 
stock  of  goods  is  of  the  finest  description  and  best  grades,  being 
a  large  importer  and  handling  this  character  of  goods  only. 
He  guarantees  to  give  perfect  satisfaction,  and  from  the  large 
trade  that  he  now  enjoys,  which  is  constantly  increasing,  there 
is  no  doubt  but  that  he  succeeds  to  an  unlimited  extent. 
Mr.  Wallace  is  a  native  of  Canada,  where  he  learned  his  trade. 
He  is  an  excellent  business  man,  a  gentleman  of  high  social 
qualities  and  greatly  esteemed  by  all  who  have  the  pleasure  of 
his  acquaintance. 

McCORNICK  &  CO. 

One  of  the  strongest  and  most  prosperous  private  banks  in 
the  west,  holding  a  high  position  in  financial  circles,  and  in  the 
confidence  of  the  public,  exercising  a  wholesome  and  valuable 
influence  in  all  departments  of  business,  and  performing  most 
useful  and  inportant  functions  in  all  matters  of  finance,  is  that 
of  McCornick  &  Co.  private  bankers,  founded  in  1873  by  W. 
S.  McCornick.  The  company  is  largely  engaged  in  all  trans- 
actions appertaining  to  a  general  banking  business,  such  as 
discounts,  deposits,  loans,  collections,  the  purchase  and  sale  of 
domestic  and  foreign  exchange,  ores  and  bullions,  and  its  busi- 
ness extends  over  all  the  civilized  world.  The  bank  has  com- 


W.   S.   MoCOHNICK,   PEKS.   MC€OBNICK   BANKING  Co. 

fortable  quarters,  the  property  of  the  company,  employs  a  force 
of  eleven  assistants  and  the  volume  of  its  business  is  increasing 
so  rapidly  that  they  are  now  erecting  one  of  the  finest  office 
buildings  west  of  the  Rocky  Mountains,  which  the  firm  expect 
to  occupy  early  next  year. 

The  long  residence  of  Mr.  McCornick  in  Salt  Lake,  and  hie 
successful  financial  career,  together  with  his  high  character  as 
an  experienced  financier  at  the  head  of  the  institution,  com- 
mands the  confidence  of  the  public  to  such  an  extent  as  to 
include  as  clients  of  the  bank,  some  of  the  heaviest  firms  in 
Salt  Lake  City.  Of  his  enterprise  it  is  not  necessary  for  us  to 
speak,  as  he  is  so  well  and  most  favorably  known  and  spoken  of 
throughout  financial  circles,  and  has  been,  and  still  is  practi- 
cally identified  with  the  best  interests  of  the  city  of  his  adop- 
tion. 


FRED  G.  LYNGBERG. 

In  a  history  of  the  growth  and  prosperity  of  Salt  Lake  City 
the  retail  grocery  trade,  must,  in  commercial  affairs,  always 
occupy  a  prominent  position  as  a  branch  of  mercantile  pursuit, 
and  contributes  in  no  small  degree  to  the  commercial  impor- 


tance  of  the  city.  ID  connection  with  this  line  of  business  the 
bouse  of  Fred  O.  Lyngberg  deserves  especial  mention,  not  only 
on  account  of  tbe  age  of  the  enterprise,  but  of  its  high  stand- 
ing in  the  business  community.  It  was  founded  by  Mr.  Lyng- 
berg in  1873,  and  by  a  systematic  course  of  honorable  and  fair 
dealings  with  the  public,  he  is  now  in  the  enjoyment  of  an 
extensive — profitable  trade.  He  occupies  a  commodious  and 
conveniently  arranged  two-story  building  at  56  Hast  First 
Street  South,  equipped  with  all  modern  facilities,  including 
telephone  service,  and  carries  a  large  stock  of  staple  and  fancy 
groceries.  He  also  bandies  a  most  desirable  line  of  fruits,  veg- 
etables etc.,  and  game,  fish  and  oysters  in  season.  He  supplies 
many  of  the  leading  families  of  the  city,  and  has  a  very  exten- 
sive and  liberal  patronage.  Mr.  Lyngberg  is  an  "old  timer"  of 
Utah,  having  resided  here  for  thirty  years,  and  is  consequently 
well  known  throughout  the  Territory,  having  formerly  been 
engaged  in  the  mining  bnsines.  He  is  an  honorable,  straight- 
forward business  man,  of  recognized  commercial  abilities,  and 
a  pleasant  and  agreeable  gentleman  in  both  the  business  and 
social  spheres  of  life. 


EXCELSIOR  BAKERY. 

A  well  regulated  bakery  is  a  desirable  industry  to  have  in 
any  community.  In  fact  it  is  one  of  those  indispensable  enter- 
prises of  public  necessity.  The  people  must  have  bread,  and 
when  they  can  get  a  good  wholesome  article  without  the 
trouble  of  preparing  it  themselves  they  are  fortunate  indeed. 
Among  the  establishments  of  Salt  Lake  that  makes  a  feature 
of  superior  skill  in  this  line  the  Excelsior  liakery  takes  the 
lead.  It  was  founded  eighteen  years  ago  by  Mr.  Kdward 
Scrace,  and  has  always  been  a  favorite  with  the  public  of  Salt 
Lake.  The  manufacturer  makes  bread,  cakes,  and  crackers, 
carrying  also  a  full  line  of  can  goods,  teas,  coffees,  nuts,  bot- 
tled champagne  cider,  candies,  soda  water  and  root  beer.  The 
industry  occupies  a  commodious  two-story  building,  at  No.  In 
Main  street,  employs  five  operators  and  assistants,  carries  a 
large  stock  and  does  an  extensive  toml  boriness.  Mr.  Scrace 
is  a  native  of  England  and  learned  his  trade  in  New  York  ( 'ity. 
many  years  ago.  He  has  been  a  resident  of  Utah  for  thirty 
years,  is  a  thoroughly  practical  man  in  his  line,  and  fully  iden- 
tified with  the  best  interests  of  Salt  Lake. 


UTAH  BOOK  AND  STATIONERY  COMPANY. 

Such  enterprise  as  characterizes  some  of  the  business 
bouses  of  the  city  of  Bait  Lake  is  not  exceeded  by  those  of  any 
other  city  in  tbe  Union.  Conspicuous  among  these  public 
spirited  and  enterprising  firms,  whose  efforts  to  secure  and 
retain  trade  have  been  rewarded  l>y  gratifying  success,  may  l>e 
mentioned  the  Utah  Book  and  Stationery  Company,  and  under 
that  name  incorporated,  with  I  >.  M  McAllister,  president; 
Hon.  S.  V.  ItirhardH.  vice-president,  and  J.  L.  Perkes, secret nry 
and  treasurer.  The  directors'  iKiurd  comprises  Hun.  Klias  \. 
Smith,.).  L.  Harrows.  l>.  \V.  and  (i.  S.  McAllister,  natives  of 
Utah,  with  tbe  exception  of  the  president,  who  was  born  in 
Scotland,  but  has  resided  in  Salt  Lake  for  twenty-eight  years. 
The  establishment  carries  a  large  and  varied  stock  of  I  oiks, 
stationary,  periodicals,  toys,  dolls,  novelties,  for  schools, 
students,  architects,  and  type-writers.  Globe  tiling  cabinets. 
Mormon  chnrcli  works,  albums  and  school  books.  Tl  • 
{Miration  occupy  a  large  and  commodious  salesroom  lit  T'J  Minn 
*trett,  employing  ten  assistants,  and  do  a  business  extending 
throughout  I 'tab  and  a  portion  of  Idaho,  the  annual  sales 
amounting  to  between  $60,i«KI  and  ?7.r>,IN«.  The  firm  is  con- 

1  on»  of  the  most  reliable  and  solvent  in  tin untry.  it* 

officer*  urn!  directors  being  well  known  in  the  commercial  and 
professional  circles  of  the  Territory 


HECTOR  ORI8WOLD. 

Dr.  Hector  Oriswold,  one  of  the  leading  dentists  of  Salt 
Lake  City,  highly  merits  the  high  clax*  of  patronage  be  receives* 
He  is  S  native  of  Winroiimn  iiml  during  Ins  professional  < 

iK'  ..-..••  a  period  of  15  yearn,  has  demonstrated  fully  I  i« 
claim*  to  the  confidence  repoted  in  hi*  ability  by  a  constantly 
increasing  clientele.  He  nr»t  *ln<li»l  medicir.e  after  leaving 
College,  bat  soon  took  a  fane;  to  dentistry  and  devoir. I  lux 
energies  in  that  dirtction.  I'pi.n  receiving  hi*  diploma  be 
located  at  St.  I 'mi I.  where  he  met  with  gratifying  luccee*.  The 
inhospitable  climate  of  that  tection.  hots  ever,  persuaded  him  to 
remove  elsewhere,  sad  be  finally  decult.1  to  locate,  in  thin  city. 
lie  took  up  his  residence  8J  yesrs  ago,  sod  bss  sine*  Identified 


himself  with  Salt  Lake  City  and  Utah  Territory  including 
among  his  patrons  and  friends  the  best  people,  among  whom 
himself  and  wife  are  esteemed  as  a  valuable  acquisition  to  the 
society  of  /ion.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  dentistry  in  all  its 
branches,  and  his  work  is  of  a  superior  order,  always  giving 
satisfaction. 


SHERLOCK  KNITTING  CO. 

Improved  facilities  are  the  true  indices  of  progress,  and  the 
most  intelligent  manifestation  of  the  onward  march  of  civiliza- 
tion. Evidences  of  enterprise  by  a  com- 
munity in  projecting  modern  improve- 
ments, and  carrying  them  out, are  the  best 
criterioim  by  which  to  estimate  the  enter- 
prise of  its  citizens  and  their  appreciation 
of  the  modern  ideas  of  progress.  The  in- 
stitution whose  name  appears  at  the  head 
of  this  sketch  is  located  at  25  W.  I'nst 
South  Street,  and  is  of  the  character  just 
enumerated  and  one  of  the  most  enterpris- 
ing of  its  kind  in  the  Territory.  It  was 
founded  in  lK7i>,  by  Geo.  A.  Luke,  who 
was  succeeded  by  J  no.  K.  Sherlock  the  present 
proprietor,  in  1880.  The  plant  has  twenty  ma- 
chines, with  a  capacity  of  twenty  dozen  hosiery 
daily.  Sixteen  experienced  hands  are  employed 
and  the  minimi  business  transacted  reaches  the 

ueatsumof  from  $15,( KH)  t..  .-ji I.IK ,11.    The  estab-  

lisbment  occupies  a  commodious  three-story  building,  conven- 
iently fitted  up  for  the  immense  business  of  the  same,  and  manu- 
factnresa  complete  Hue  of  ladies',  gents'  and  children's  hosiery, 
in  silk,  wool  and  cotton.  All  of  tbe  goods  are  made  of  the  l*-st 
yarns  and  are  fur  superior  to  any  goods  of  this  character  in  the 
market.  They  are  guaranteed  to  be  equal  to  hand  knitting,  and 
for  wearing  qualities,  they  have  no  equal,  a  trial  of  'the.  same 
only  being  necessary  to  a  conviction  of  tliisfact.  The  company 
also  manufactures  a  full  line  of  ladies'  hand  crochet  skirts, 
children's  machine  skirts,  ladies' jackets,  wool  mitts,  silk  mit- 
tens, children's  wool  mitts,  ladies' wool  vests  ami  pants,  men's 
vests  and  pants,  mitts  and  gloves,  men's  Imckskin  gloves,  kid 
iiml  dogskin  gloves,  ladies'  and  children's  knit  leggings,  boys' 
wool  mitts,  silk  and  wool  wristlets  or  culTs.  They  also  keep 
on  hand  a  full  line  of  yarns,  consisting  of  ini|M>rted  and  .; 
tic  Saxony,  split  zephyr,  four-fold  zephyr,  eight-fold  zephyr. 
Angora,  Saxons,  ( iermantown.  Shetland  wool.  Shetlaini 
(ierman  knitting  worsted.  Knglish  fanoy  mixed.  Spanish  and 
I  tah  yarns  of  all  grades  and  best  makes,  which  the  proprietor 
guarantees  to  sell  cheaper  than  any  house  in  the  West.  Mr. 
Sherlock  is  also  agent  for  the  celebrated  I. amb  family  knitting 
machines,  tbe  only  machine  in  the  world  that  will  knit  all  kimls 
and  si/.es  of  hosiery,  mittens,  glove*,  etc. 

Mr.  Sherlock  is  a  i. alive  ,,f  <  )|MI>,  but  has  been  a  continuous 
resident  of  I'tah  since  iNi'.i.     He  is  a  civil  and   mechanical  en- 
gineer by  profession   ami    for   two  years  was  chief  ••ngii.. 
the  I  tn h  A    Northern  railroad.      He  is  a  nephew  of  'I 
lock,  the  great   Ohio   and  Mississippi    riser   steamboat  • 
who   is  known  the   world  over,  and   is  justly  proud  of  so  distin- 
guished a   relative.     As  a  business  man  the  career  of  Mr.  Sher- 
lock  needs  no  comment  from  the  editor  of  this  woik.    His 
abilities  and  untarnished  reputation  are  widely  known  mid  tec 
ognized.      His  works,  enterprise   and  general   usefulness  speak 
for  him  in  teims  xnllicientis  stroi  g  and  convincing,  and  entitle 
him  to  the  fullest  esteem  and  consideration  of  the  commiiinls. 


UTAH  NURSERY  CO. 

<  >i  .....  f  the  largtf.1  enterprise*,  invoking  tin-outlay  i  f  a  large 
capital,!*  that  of  the  1'liih  Nuts,  rs  (  .  n  puns  .  winch  can 
a   general    nms-  >    implos    fn  m    liflun  i.. 

thirty  mm  in  their  business,  at  a  monthly  expense  for  wages 
of  IB.iHio.  and  sell  gocxls  through,  ut  I  ti.b.  Mai  o,  Montunn, 
\Vnshiiigf<  n,  Nevada  aid  I'oli  puny  was  incor- 

ponted  ID  June,  1887,  with  a  capital  of  r.'niro     tie   present 


•  are:  J.  A.  (iiohue,    I'residint;  I'.  II  .surer; 

is,  Secretary  :  and    ^  '     Harnes*, 

tors,  all  men  of  pic  mit.ei  .  .•  ai.d  n  tii.i  i  .  ••  m  the  city  and 
ten  id  try.  ni.d  whon'  i  ntet  prin-  isejertil  g  a  gt«  at  n  II  in  lire  ii|  i  n 
'owth  ai.  1  1  i  s,  when  10 

insged  ss  the  Utso  Num  \    -  .  m  ti.ecom- 

mernal  twcrid  •soiree  of  giest  financial  l«i.<  tit  to  II  ••  piojectois 
and  th«-  public. 


85 


M.  BUSH  WARNER,  Manager. 

In  the  compilation  of  a  work  of  this  character  the  insurance 
interests  of  Salt  Lake  deserve  considerable  attention.  Among 
the  many  agents  engaged  in  such  enterprises  in  Salt  Lake, 
none  are  more  deserving  of  an  extended  notice  in  the  pages  of 
tl'is  work  than  Mr.  Rush  Warner,  the  general  manager  for  Utah 
ot  the  Equitable  Life  Assurance  Society  of  the  United  States, 
having  his  offices  in  Progress  Building.  This  agency  was 
established  in  1889,  and  in  the  two  years  that  Mr.  Warner,  has 
been  in  control,  has'  been  remarkably  successful.  In  1890  Mr. 


manager  of  the  Gunnison  Improvement  Company  for  three 
years,  in  the  development  of  coal  mines,  and  subsequently 
organized  the  Grand  Kiver,  Land  and  Live  Stock  Company  of 
which  he  was  selected  as  president  and  general  manager. 
He  finally  sold  out  his  interest  in  this  organization  and  came 
to  Salt  Lake,  where  for  the  first  six  months  of  his  residence,  he 
represented  the  New  York  Life.  The  Equitable  Life 
Company,  however,  recognizing  in  Mr.  Warner  a  val- 
uable man,  offered.rhim  a  life  contract  with  them  on  such 
advantageous  terms,  that  he  accepted  the  same  and  became 
their  general  manager  for  this  Territory,  and  to  whose  inter- 


EQU1TABLE  LIFE    ASSURANCE  BUILDING,  NEW  YORK. 


Warner's  agency  wrote  up  policies  to  the  Bmountof  $1,'2GO,OCO, 
and  from  present  indications  it  is  expected  that  the  amount  for 
IH1C2  will  reach  12,000,000.  There  are  twelve  agents  in  Utah 
for  this  company,  under  the  control  and  direction  of  Mr.  War- 
ner, all  of  whom  are  considered  among  the  best  insurance  men 
in  the  West.  The  Equitable  Life  is  one  of  the  largest  life 
inBurance  organizations  in  the  world,  and  has  been  doing  bus- 
innHH  for  thirty  one  years.during  which  it  bas  made  phenomenal 
progress,  the  iiBfwts  having  increased  from  $162,618  in  1860  to 
81Ht,'24:VM4in  ]«»]. 

Few  investors  realize  the  fact  that  money  deposited  with  a 
reliable  and  well  managed  life  insurance  company,  in  the  pur- 
chase of  insurance,  is  profitable  from  a  business  stnud  point; 
yet  such  a  fact  bus  been  plainly  demonstrated  many  times,  atd 
examples  might  be  mentioned  if  space  permitted  it.  The  com- 
pany that  Mr.  Warner  represents  is  too  well  known  to  need  any 
eulogy,  as  it  lias  a  national  and  world  wide  reputation  for  relia- 
bility and  strength. 

Mr.  Warner  was  born  in  Pennsylvania,  and  has  been  engaged 
in  the  insurance  business  for  twenty-five  years.  He  was  Presi- 
dent of  the  Pennsylvania  Fire  Insurance  Company  for  many 
years  and  in  1880  located  in  Colorado,  where  he  engaged  in 
mining  and  stock  operations  in  Gunnieon  County.  He  was 


ests  he  devotes  his  entire  time  and  attention.  Mr.  Warner  is  a 
reliable  and  energetic  gentleman  of  maiked  business  capacity 
and  manages  the  affairs  of  his  company  with  ability  and 
intelligence. 


UTAH  UNDERTAKING  CO. 

This  undertaking  company  was  incorporated  on  June  22nd, 
1891,  with  T.  C.  Armstrong,  Jr.,  President;  C.  W.  Boyd,  Vice- 
president;  T.  E.  Harris,  the  present  coroner,  Treasurer,  and  J. 
C.  Boss,  Secretary.  The  company  is  located  at  317  South 
Main  street,  and  carry  a  large  and  complete  stock  of  the  latest 
and  most  artistic  designs  in  caskets,  coffins  and  funeral 
requisites.  The  premises  are  provided  with  a  spacious  and 
richly  furnished  funeral  parlor  arranged  with  special  reference 
to  the  conduct  of  funeral  services,  etc.  All  the  members  of  the 
company  are  well  and  favorably  known,  many  of  the  stock- 
holders being  old  residents  in  the  city.  They  are  leading  and 
representative  business  men,  masters  of  the  profession  to  which 
they  are  devoted,  and  citizens  who  enjoy  the  public  confidence 
and  esteem. 


86 


HENRY  SADLER . 

It  \a  with  much  pleasure  that  we  call  the  attention  of  our 
readers  to  the  well  known,  old  established  and  popular  wholesale 
liqnor  bouse  of  Mr.  Henry  Sadler. 

Mr.  Sadler  occupies  a  substantial  three-story  brick  building 
on  South  Main  street, 
between  2nd  and  3rd 
Sooth  street,  the  dimen- 
sions of  which  are  -l\ 
lint  feet,  the  first  II  «>r 
being  used  as  a  Bales- 
room,  the  second  as  a 
bottling  room,  and  the 
third  as  store  room. 

Mr.  Sadler  was  born 
in  Kiigliind.  uud  came 
to  this  country  as  a 
young  man.  He  was  en- 
gaged in  the  whole- 
sale dry  goods  business, 
in  New  York  C'ity  for 
about  four  years,  but 
being  an  energetic  and 
pushing  business  man 
he  soon  saw  the  brilli- 
ant future  for  the  Great 
West  and  came  hither. 
He  has  resided  in  Salt 
Lake  City  Hb.mt  thirty- 
two  years  where  lit*  1ms 
made  a  name  for  him- 
self as  an  industrious 
energetic  honorable  cit- 
izen, highly  deserving 
of  the  success  which 
ha»  attended  him 
throughout  his  busi- 
ness  career.  He  car- 
ries a  full  line  of  the 
best  brands  of  wines 
and  liquors  making  a 
specialty  of  <>ldCn>w, 
Hermitage,  Oscar  Pep- 
per and  Yellowstone. 
His  business  represent* 
mi  investment  of  3±V 
000  and  be  does  an  aver- 
age trails  iinmiiilly  of 
alxuit  SlfiO.OOO,  extend 
ing  throughout  the  Ter- 
ritory of  t'tah  mid 
the  States  of  Idaho. 
Colorado  and  Wyom- 
ing, re  ,(  u  i  i  i  n  g  the 
employment  of  seven 
assistants.  Hiscel- 
lars  and  wine  vault*  f»re  stored  with  the  choicest  brands 
of  linurlioii.  rye  and  Monongahela  whiskieB  nnd  with  w 
the  most  delicate  shades,  while  his  stocks  of  cigars.  nm.li>  up  of 
impor'e.l,  ooniestic  mill  Key  West,  are  unnurpasi>eil  in 
iin. I  .|ualit\.  Mm  terms  are  libers!  and  his  transactions  are 
noted  for  their  i-.jiiity  and  fair  dealing. 


ucterize  their  dealings  with  the  public  and  the  trade  to  which 
they  cater.  They  give  employment  to  a  large  force  of  skilled 
workmen  and  do  a  business  steadily  increasing  in  volume  and 
importance. 

The  enterprise  is  essentially  a  home  industry,  and  receives 
the  substantial  recognition  from  citizens  and  residents  merited 

by  the  public  spirit  dis- 
played in  its  establish- 
ment as  also  in  the  con- 
duct of.  its  operations. 


I.)  -Shi|.|..r. 


Mil.  IIK.Ml^   SM'I.I  I: 


JOSLIN  &  PARK. 

•lervis  Joel  in  and  lioyd 
Park,  composing  jewelry 
firm  of  Joslin  &  Park 
formed  a  co-partnership 
twenty-nine  years  ago  for 
the  purpose  of  carrying 
on  the  business  in  which 
they  have  since  been  suc- 
cessfully engaged,  and 
through  all  the  nps  and 
downs  of  a  mercantile  life 
have  held  fast  together 
to  finally  emerge  trium- 
phantly into  the  bright 
sunshine  of  financial 
prosperity.  They  began 
operating  in  Denver,  and 
in  1871  opened  a  branch 
house  in  Salt  Lake,  and 
Mr.  Boyd  1'ark  in  charge. 
The  success  of  the  linn 
has  been  remarkable  ami 
the  present  volume  of 
business  transacted  is 
large.  The  firm  carries  a 
stock  of  diamonds, 
watches,  jewelry,  silver- 
war.-,  etc..  ranging  in 
value  from  $7,r>.0(Ml  to 
S100,(HK)  and  does  an  an- 
nual wholesale  nnd  re- 
tail business  of  gSO.t.iNi. 
theirtrade being  through- 
out the  Northwest  chiefly 
in  ("tab.  Wyoming.  Idaho. 
Nevada  and  Montana. 

They  occupy  elegant 
and  commodious  accom- 
modations nnd  employ 
eleven  clerks,  salesmen. 
etc.,  also  traveling  rep- 
resentatives. The  junior 
member  of  the  firm  is  a 


native  of  Scotland,  but  has  been  a  resident  of  I'tah  for  twenty 
years,  and  u  practical  mechanic,  having  learned  his  trade 
in  Tio\.  New  York,  commencing  lit  the  l>ench  in  IK.*:!.  Both 

himself   and  partner    liav ntrihilted  very    largely,  by   their 

push,  enterprise  ami  activity  in  developing  the  resources  of 
Utah,  and  Salt  Lake  City  in  particular. 


OARRICK  &  HOLMES,  Boiler  Makers. 

Iwtter  evidence  of  the  substantial  prosperity  of  Salt 
I .*k*  City  is  apparent  than  in  the  fact  that  her  manufactures 
are  mteoMMfnUjr  competing  with  thof  e  of  the  Kast  in  almost 
•very  line;  hence,  any  review  of  the  city's  progress  and  indns 
try,  would  be  incomplete  without  making  mention  of  the  enter- 
prises  and  manufacturing  establishments  which  are  justly  en- 
litle.l  to  mention.  Of  three  the  tirm  of  (iarnck.v  Holme*, 
nt  the  rear  of  149  West  Temple  stre.-t.  although, 
but  two  years  established,  in  conspicuously  prominent 
in  iU special  line  of  Immnrm.  The  liiifx  of  manufacture  em- 
brace toteam  boilers,  water  jackets,  iron  water  links,  smoke 
stack*,  etc.;  also  doing  all  kinds  of  sheet  iron  work  and  conduct- 
ing sn  extensive  repair  busmen*  Their  motto  '•({rasoniihlc 
price*  mid  good  work."  has  been  closely  adhered  to.  nnd  has 
been  the  mean*  of  building  up  a  trade  that  extends  all  over  the 
Territory  in  every  direction,  throughout  which  Messrs. 
Alexander  (lurrick  nnd  Hmiinel  Holme*,  cotnpnNing  the  tirm. 
are  well  known  nnd  highly  mtveancd, Dot  alow  fi>r  their  urlintic 
skill,  but  for  toe  honorable  bosiMM  methods  which  char- 


F.  E.  WARREN  MERCANTILE  CO. 

Among  the  .,l,lest   nnd  most   reliable   hoaxes  deserving  of 
Rpeuinl   mention  in  a  u..rl<    of   this  nature  is  the   I'.   K.  W.irren 

Mercant.l.  '••,!   at    N,  s     ,,nd   Street  South 

Tbeoompany  was  in. -.,rp.. rated  in  1H81,  at  Cheyenne,  Wyo- 
ming, uith  a' capital  of  91. MM  NX  >,  and  now  are  the  most  ex ten - 
Hive  dealers  in  their  line  in  this  section  of  the  country  They 
operate  six  honse*  in  all,  located  at  Halt  l.nke  City.  Cheyenne, 
.  I'.righam.  I«>gan  nnd  I.  -nd  give  employment 

to  aboii-    li«>  men  to  carry   on    th.-ir   business,  which  will  run 
over  SiV'.UM)  per  annum      In  their  stock  will  be  found  thecel- 
I    Steinwnv  \  Sons.   '  Inckering  *   Sons,  Decker  *  Son, 
Kmib.  ha*«ACo..    I'.ver-tt.   ami   Kischer  piauoK. 

beddea  many  others,  and  ))»•  Stor>  A  Clark  and  A.  II.  Chase 
organs,  all  standard  instruments.  In  fact,  their  stock  is  so 
complete  that  tl  •  .,i>le.l  to  furnish  a  person  with  any 

musical  iiistrumei.i  inanufacturfil  in  this  c..untry  or  in  Kunipe. 
'  the  tirm  m      Preside'!    I     I     U    •  ,-n.  present, 
I  nite.1  State*  Senator  for  Wyoming:  K   M.  Warren,  vice  presi- 
dent;    W.      P.     Gannett,     secretary     and     treasurer    gen 


tlemen  too  well  and  favorably  known  to  require  any 
extended  notice,  and  who  are  esteemed  among  the  most  enterpris- 
ing and  conservative  business  men  whose  names  are  linked  insep- 
arably with  those  of  the  leading  men  of  this  Territory.  The  Salt 
-bake  house  is  under  the  able  management  of  Mr  E  N  Jen- 
sta  8'in  thfs  i  -an  Wh°  ^  ^^  ieg'°ns  of  friends  during  his 

SALT    LAKE    BUSINESS 
COLLEGE. 

The  cause  of  education  has 
shown  great  progress  through- 
out this  vast  country  during 
the  past  quarter  of  a  century. 
The  different  States  have  vied 
with  each  other  in  perfecting 
their  systems  in  all  the  de- 
partments of  learning,  classical, 
scientific  and  business. 

The  Salt  Lake  Business  Col- 
lege, under  the  control  of  Prof. 
J.  W.  Jameson  and  Nat.  B. 
Johnston,  was  established  dur- 
ing 1889,  under  rules  and  reg- 
ulations especially  adapted  for 
the  acquiringof  a  thorough  and 
practical  business  education, 
and  that  have  met  with  the  full 
approbation  of  patrons.  Edu- 
cators are  progressive  men  of 
intelligence.  Having  the  ex- 
perience of  the  best  of  instruct- 
ors to  study,  and  observant  of 
the  changes  and  wants  of  to- 
day, they  adopt  the  best  features 
of  instruction  of  the  past  and 
embrace  any  new  plan,  principle 
or  theory  calculated  to  advance 
the  interests  of  the  pupil.  Such 
has  been  and  is  the  policy 
adopted  by  the  Salt  Lake 

Business  College  and  its  accomplished  managers—a  policy 
that  has  redounded  to  the  advantage  of  all  the  leading  busi- 
ness houses,  banks,  insurance  companies,  manufacturing 
establishments,  'railway  offices  and  other  avocations  of  life 
requiring  the  services  of  assistants,  competent  and  reliable. 

The  curriculum  of  the  Salt  Lake  Business  College  embraces 
bookkeeping,  commercial  law,  arithmetic,  correspondence,  pen- 
manship, business  requirements  and  other  branches  required 
to  battle  with  the  practical  side  ot  iife.  Four  teachers, 
among  the  best  in  the  country,  are  employed  and  no 
pains  are  spared  to  completely  and  effectively  equip 
the  student  with  a  comprehensive  knowledge  of  his 
profession.  The  commercial  room  is  22x80  feet  in 
dimensions  and  fitted  up  with  all  the  appointments  and 
appliances  necessary  for  the  requirements  of  the  service,  and 
the  class  room,  18x24,  is  equally  as  well  arranged. 

The  college  can  accomodate  comfortably  one  hundred  and 
twenty  pupils.  Graduates  of  this  college  since  it  was  founded, 
evidence  the  high  order  of  merit  requisite  to  the  securing  of  a 
diploma. 

The  proprietors  of  the  Salt  Lake  Business  College  entered 
their  profession  in  California  graduating  from  one  of  the  finest 
instutions  of  learning  in  that  State.  Their  system  of  instruc- 
tion is  that  known  as  the  Ellis  system,  employed  in  the 
Eureka  Academy  aud  Business  College  and  the  San  Fran- 
cisco Business  College,  in  which  these  gentlemen  are  in- 
terested. 

Professors  Johnston  uud  Jameson  are  practical  bookkeepers, 
having  had  several  years  experience  as  accountants  before 
entering  into  business  college  work  and  are  eminently  qualified. 
The  institution  has  gained  an  enviable  reputation  since  its 
establishment,  and  is  in  every  respect  deserving  of  the  con- 
tinued patronage  of  the  public. 


SALT  LAKE  SILK  FACTORY. 

The  value  of  manufactories  to  any  city  is  difficult  to  esti- 
mate. Their  inliuence  is  marked  and  should  be  appreciated  in 
the  highest  degree.  Salt  Lake  is  the  location  of  a  number  of 
industries  that  rank  with  the  best  in  the  land,  and  among  them 
the  Silk  Manufacturingestablishment  of  John  Lyle,  located  at  54 
S.  West  Temple  St.,  stands  preeminent.  J.L.Chalmers  founded 


SALT  LAKE  CITY  BUSINESS  COLLKCK. 


the  enterprise  in  1881,  for  the  manufacture  of  silk  products,  such 
as  handkerchiefs,  ribbons,  dress  goods.etc.  He  was  succeeded  by 
Mr.  Lyle  and  the  industry  has  had  a  remarkable  run  of  suc- 
cesses since  the  latter  took  charge  in  1891.  His  plant  is  the 
most  perfect  and  complete  of  any  in  the  West  having  one 
plain  and  three  Jacquard  looms,  with  approved  working  and 
winding  appliances,  together  with  all  other  necessary  parapher- 
nalia for  the  successful  carrying  on  of  the  business.  Mr.  Lyle 
manufactures  several  thousand  handkerchiefs  per  year,  and 
does  a  business  of  some  $500  or  StiOO  per  month.  The  thread 
used  in  the  factory  was  originally  imported  from  China  and 
Japan,  but  is  now  obtained  from  New  York.  Among  the  unique 
designs  of  handkerchiefs  manufactured  is  one  with  the  Temple, 
Assembly  Hall  and  Tabernacle,  woven  in  the  corner,  un- 
equalled as  souvenirs  with  visitors  to  Salt  Lake  and  the  public. 
He  also  manufactures  silk  book-marks  with  a  portrait  of  Brig- 
ham  Young,  likewise  valuable  as  a  memento  of  a  visit  to  the 
City  of  Zion.  Mr.  Lyle  has  been  a  resident  of  Salt  Lake  for 
three  years  and  is  one  of  its  best  and  most  favorably  known 
business  men.  His  establishment  is  a  credit  to  the  city  it  is 
aiding  very  materially  in  the  development  of,  and  is  deserving 
of  the  most  liberal  patronage. 


THE  SPENCEB-BYWATEE  COMPANY. 

Few  establishments  in  Salt  Lake  City  deserve  more  favor- 
able notice  than  the  Spencer-Bywater  company,  manufacturers 
of  cornices,  tin,  copper  and  sheet  iron  work  of  every  descrip- 
tion, etc.,  and  the  most  complete  lines  west  of  the  Missouri  river. 
The  enterprise  was  inaugurated  about  three  years  ago  by 
Messrs.  Spencer  aud  Bywater,  and  was  incorporated  in  Jan- 
uary, 1891,  with  M.  Spencer,  president,  H.  J.  Bywater,  treas- 
urer; F.  W.  Stair;  secretary;  and  8.  A.  Marks  and  Oliver  Hodg- 
son, directors.  Its  trade  is  almost  purely  local,  and  when  this 
fact  is  considered  it  will  demonstrate  to  what  a  degree  of  pop- 
ularity the  company  has  attained  in  the  large  annual  showing 
of  the  business  done.  The  premises  occupied,  at  17  and 
19  West  South  Temple  street,  are  large  and  conven- 
iently arranged,  and  the  stock  carried  embraces  a  large 
line  of  "Peninsular"  and  "Gem  City"  stoves  and  ranges;  also 
hot  air  furnaces  of  the  "Peninsular"  brand;  the  Richardson  & 


Boy n km  furnace,  gasoline  stoves,  and general  house  furnishing 
goods  of  every  description  in  its  line.  The  company  makes  a 
specialty  of  tin  aud  sheet  iron  work,  and  does  a  wholesale  job- 
bing trade  in  tin  plate,  galvanized  sheet  iron,  etc.  They  give 
employment  to  fifteen  bands,  and  do  an  annual  business  of 
••?  1<N),IN)0.  The  members  of  the  company  aremen  of  push  and 
enterprise,  and  have  contributed  very  liberally  of  time, 
means  and  energy  io  advancing  the  commercial,  mercantile 
ami  industrial  interests  of  Halt  Lake  City.  Mr.  Murk  Spencer, 
manager  of  the  company,  occupies  a  very  prominent  position 
in  the  ranks  of  the  commercial  men  of  the  t  ireat  West. 


SALT  LAKE  MUSIC  CO. 

We  take  pleasure  in  calling  the  attention  of  the  public  and 
especially  the  music  loving  portion  of  it.  to  the  complete  and 
elegant  stock  of  musical  instruments  parried  by  tin-  Salt  Lake 
Music  Co.,  located  at  •>•_'  W.  Second  South  St.,  where  the 
Company  occupies  commodious  premises  for  the  accommo- 
dation ofits  large  stock  aud  the  comfortable  and  easy  trans- 
action of  its  rapidly  increasing  business.  This  house  is  the 
agent  for  the  well  and  deservedly  popular  Shaw  Piano  and 
Newman  ISroa'  Organs  for  each  of  which  it  enjoys  a  large  trade. 


SHAW    I'l  \N» 


The  DOOM  was  established  in  Salt  IjikeCit;.  in  IHS;»  mm  hit* 
Miiececded  not  only  in  supplying  a  large  number  of  the  finest 
homes  of  the  City  with  favorite  brands  of  pianos  and  organs, 
but  DM  placed  tli>-m  in  cultured  homes  all  over  Utah,  Mali<> 
and  Wyoming.  Thin  store  is  also  the  headquarters  for  all  kinds 
of  musical  merchandise  and  keep*  constantly  on  hand  the 
largest  stock  and  numt  popular  make  of  pianos  aud  organs  in 
theCity. 

In   addition  to   thoMi  already  mentioned.  I  his  ( 'ompany  is 

'or  the  Si-liai-fer  I'lnnii,  an  itmtrument  noted  fur  excellence 

ii.l    tlnixli.   ami  which    nieritH  the   universal    praise 

•  H|  it      The  Kice  Hm/.e  I'liiiio,  al"o  hniiilled  by  thin  firm, 

will  be  foiiii.l   no  less   meritorious  ami  i«  rapidly  i*oming  into 

favor  in  nil  parts  of  the  coi  • 

The  tiiiNinenH  of  the  Halt  Lake  Music  Co.  in  umler  the 
management  of  Mmsni.ii.  M.  Smith  and  <  \V  r,r,.Ai,  both  of 
whom  hare  established  a  reputation  for  conducting  the  affairs 
of  their  house  according  •  lumimw*  principle*.  Cus- 

tomers never  fail   to  r*omv*  every  attention   and   the  beet  of 
treatment    In  consequent*  of  tb«4r  approved  bnainea*  method* 
they  have  built  up  a  trade  quotod  at  from  «.10.i»ti  to  & 
|wr  annum. 

The  well-merited  saoomw  of  this  establishment   IN  hut  the 
.     intuit  of   the  indomitable  energy  and  enterprise  of  the 
gentlemea  who  conduct  it 


SALT  LAKE   DENTAL  DEPOT. 

The  dental  institutions  in  Salt  Lake  have  always  kept 
pace  with  the  improvements  of  modern  science.  Conspicuous 
among  these  is  the  Suit  Lake  Dental  Depot.  oriciualK  f« 
by  Drs.  Chapman,  Whytocker  and  Tripp.  Dr.  Whytocker, 
however,  withdrew  and  Drs.  Chapman  and  Tripp,  the  present 
proprietors,  succeeded  to  the  business.  The  institution  ore. 
elegant  quarters  in  the  Opera  House  block,  fitted  up  with  all 
modern  appliances  for  the  rapid  and  convenient  practice  of 
the  profession.  They  also  contain  a  depot  of  supp]\  of  dental 
instruments  and  appliances  in  which  the  firm  has  a  capital  of 
$7.< M)O  invested,  the  annual  trade  of  which  amounts  to  Sil.imn. 
They  employ  two  skilled  assistants,  and  their  trade  is  lar^'i-  in 
I'taii,  Idaho,  Wyoming,  Montana,  Nevada,  and  a  portion  of 
Colorado.  Both  of  the  gentlemen  are  practitioners  of  many- 
years' experience  and  include  among  their  patrons  the  leading 
citizens  of  Salt  Lake,  to  whom  they  refer  with  prido  as  to  the 
character  of  work  they  perform.  There  are  no  more  reliable 
and  skilled  professionals  in  the  territory'  than  Drs.  Chapman 
and  Tripp,  and  they  are  justly  deserving  of  the  large  measure 
of  success  to  which  they  have  attained  in  the  city. 

The  assistants  in  the  Dental  Depot  are  Mr.  Hugh  A.  Why- 
tocker, a  native  of  Scotland  and  a  practitioner  of  four  yeare 
experience,  and  Mr.  Lester  Kiggs,  born  in  t'tah,  and  in  actual 
practice  one  year.  Both  gentlemen  are  skilled  in  tln-ir  pro- 
fession and  valuable  assistants  to  the  firm  by  which  they  are 
employed.  ' 

GABEL  THE  TAILOR,  SALT  LAKE  CITY. 

Success  in  any  enterprise  depends  to  a  very  large  extent  upon 
the  intelligent  proficiency,  thorough  understanding  and  practical 
knowledge  of  the  undertaking.  There  is  probably  no  brauch 
of  business  that  requires  skill  and  general  knowledge  of  all 
details  than  that  of  merchant  tailoring  of  late  years.  The  busi- 
ness has  been  practically  reduced  to  a  science,  and  many  great 
improvements  have  been  inaugurated,  both  in  the  style  ami  cut 
of  garments.  Modern  tailoring  establishments  of  the  country 
receive  most  liberal  patronage  from  the  fact  that  the  American 
people  know  and  believe  that  it  pays  to  be  "well  dressed." 
Among  the  establishments  in  Salt  Lake  City  that  has  gained 
an  enviable  reputation  for  the  excellence  of  it«  materials  and 
the  superiority,  its  fits  and  make-ups,  is  that  of  (ialiel,  "the 
Tailor,"  at  65  West  Second  South  Street,  a  branch  house  of  the 
well-known  San  Francisco  enterprise  bearing  the  same  name. 
Mr.  II.  H.  (iabel  opened  his  main  house  in  the  latter  city  seven 
years  ago,  aud  since  that  time  has  established  branch  industries 
in  Denver,  Colorado:  Los  Angeles,  San  Jose,  Sacramento.  Port- 
land. Oregon,  and  Salt  Lake  City.  The  house  here  is  in  charge 
of  Mr.  S.  T.  Ferry,  a  practical  man  of  many  years  experience. 
He  carries  one  of  the  largest  and  most  complete  stocks  ever 
seen  in  the  West,  and  makes  suits  from  $15  up,  guaranteeing 
satisfaction  in  every  case.  The  enterprise  in  located  in  elegant 
and  commodious  quarters  and  given  employment  to  a  force  of 
sixteen  experienced  and  accomplished  operators.  Mr. 
gives  his  special  attention  to  the  details  of  the  Imsinew,  and  by 
bis  long  experience  is  enabled  to  offer  superior  inducements  to 
patrons,  making  it  a  point  to  not  let  a  suit  leave  the  establish- 
ment that  is  not  satisfactory  in  all  its  details,  and  in  consequence 
has  among  his  patrons  some  of  the  best  citizens.  Those  dmr- 
ing  stylish  garments  at  reasonable  prices  will  find  at  the  house 
of  ( label,  "the  Tailor,"  all  that  can  be  required  in  this  line. 

TELEPHONE  LIVERY  AND  FEED  STABLES. 

There  are  few  living  in  this  city  who  are  not  more  or  lees 
familiar  with  the  Telephone  l.nery  and  Feed  Stables.  Poasi- 
I'ly  there  is  not  another  source  in  the  various  walks  of  ,-n\  life, 
from  winch  there  is  drawn  in  the  aggregate  so  much  pleasure, 
comfort  and  convenience,  as  from  the  well  equipped  livery 
stable.  And  among  this  class  of  institutions,  none  nre  moi,. 
deserving  of  prominent  mentioning  tlmn  the  al«ive.  located  at 
167  SI  .  .ml  owned  h\  Sawyer  and  Kavaney.  It  was 

established  a  little  over  a  year  ago  by  Mr.  William  C.  Sawyer, 
an. I  i«  provided  with  all  the  modern  com  enien, -en.  While  in 
the  matter  of  e.|uipuient,  there  can  bo  found  a  stock  of  fine 
I uiggicH  mid  carriage,  and  elegant  driving  homes,  as  well  a* 
i  -a. Idle  animals,  and  all  patron  me  this  establishment 
will  find  in  attendance  polite  and  attentive  driven,  grooms, etc. 
llonw>«i  taken  to  board  will  receive  the  beat  of  care.  The 
propnetom.  Mr.  W.  C.  Sawyer  ami  I  .nney,  who  are 

i rteoim,  genial  gentlemen,  honorable   and    fair   in    nil   their 

tranMction«.  l,y  clew  attention  to  the  requirement*  of 
their  Mperial  line  of  business,  they  have  saoosedrd  in  huililinu 
up  the  extensive  patronage  they  now  enjoy,  and  have  gained 
toe  esteem  and  good  will  of  the  public. 


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WABM    SPRINGS. 

Of  late  years  it  has  been  demonstrated  that  among  the  great 
springs  of  the  West  there  were  some  that  possessed  curative 
p  roperties  of  a  beneficial  order.  Tradition  has 
it  that  in  the  years  agone  when  superstition 
enveloped  the  land,  the  aborigines 
of  this  country  discovered  and  took  of 
the  medicinal  qualities  of  the  waters 
of  which  this  sketch  is  the  subject.  The 
springs  are  located  on  the  corner  of  2d  West 
and  7th  North,  and  easily  accessible  by 
electric  cars  which  pass  to  and  fro  at  brief 
intervals.  The  property  covers  ten  acres  of 
ground  upon  which  there  has  been  erected  a 
two-story  building  112x176  feet  in  dimen- 
sions; provided  with  a  40  horse-power  engine, 
that  supplies  all  the  motive  force  necessary; 
also  for  heating  the  premises,  and  other  pur- 
poses. The  Turkish  baths,  the  main  feat- 
ures of  the  enterprise,  are  of  a  character  that 
on  trial  commend  themselves  to  all.  The 
old  bath  house  is  a  one-story,  concrete  struc- 
ture, 40x75  feet  in  dimensions,  containing 
twenty  tubs  on  the  most  approved  modern 
pattern.  The  swimming  pool  ie  in  the  main 
building,  and  covers  an  area  of  55x60  feet, 
the  average  depth  of  which  is  five  and  one- 
half  feet.  There  is  also  a  bath  house  espec- 
ially reserved  as  a  swimming  pool  for  boys, 
which  has  a  depth  of  four  feet  only,  thus 
insuring  against  ordinary  accidents.  In  addition  to  these 
there  are  ten  private  plunge  rooms  for  ladies,  each  12x12  feet, 
with  pools  having  a  depth  of  four  feet,  and  five  private  plunge 
rooms  for  gentlemen,  12x12  feet,  and  four  and  one-half  feet  in 
depth.  The  waters  are  naturally  warm,  and,  as  before  stated, 
celebrated  for  their  curative  properties  when  applied  to  such 
cases  as  rheumatism,  gout,  dyspepsia,  indigestion,  catarrh  of 
the  stomache  and  head,  etc.  An  analysis  by  Dr.  Chas.  T. 
Jackson,  of  Boston,  shows: 

Carbonate  of  lime .....  0.240—1280 

Peroxide  of  iron... - 0040—6208 

Chlorine  - 3454—18421 

Zinc  -    0545-2907 

Soda"."." - - 2877-15344 

Magnesia  - 0370—2073 

Sulphuric  acid -  0703-3748 

Three  fluid  ounces  of  the  water,  on  an  evaporation  of  entire 
dryness  in  a  platina  capsule,  give  8.25  grains  of  solid,  dry 
saline  matter.  The  waters  of  the  springs  are  slightly  charged 
with  hydro-sulphuric  acid  gas,  and  possess  the  valuable  prop- 
erties belonging  to  saline  sulphur  springs.  The  average  tem- 
perature of  the  springs  is  laid  down  at  110°  F..  while  the 
temperature  of  the  baths  is  from  100°  to  108°  F.,  and  are 
considered  a  great  beautifier  of  the  complexion;  also  a 
sovereign  remedy  for  the  removal  of  tan,  freckles,  etc.,  the 
curative  properties,  imparting  to  the  skin  a  bright  and  smooth 
surface,  give  a  white  and  velvety  appearance,  thus  making 
them  a  favorite  resort  for  ladies. 

The  proprietors,  Henry  Barnes  and  Edward  Byrne,  are 
both  gentlemen  of  high  business  qualifications,  and  men  of 
excellent  judgment  in  the  pursuit  in  which  they  are  engaged. 
Mr.  Barnes  is  a  native  of  New  York,  but  has  been  a  resident 
of  Utah  for  twenty  years,  and  is  one  of  her  prominent  and 
respected  citizens,  fully  alive  to  the  best  interests  of  Salt 
Lake  City  and  Utah.  Col.  Byrne  is  a  native  of  Ireland,  but 
came  to  Utah  as  an  officer  of  the  United  States  army  over 
twenty  years  ago.  Upward  of  a  year  since  he  became  a 
citizen  and  located  permanently  in  Salt  Lake.  He  is  an 
accomplished  gentleman,  commercially  and  socially,  and 
is  highly  esteemed  by  a  large  circle  of  friends.  The  indus- 
try that  these  gentlemen  represent  is  among  the  most  potent 
factors  in  the  development  of  Utah,  and  exercises  an  influence 
important  and  far  reaching. 

r  HEBER  J.  GRANT  &  CO. 

Regarding  the  importance  and  amount  of  the  insurance 
business  transacted  in  Salt  Lake  City,  but  few  outside  of  the 
general  agency  offices  have  the  slightest  idea  of  the  rapid  ad- 
vancement and  progress  made  by  and  in  the  insurance  busi- 
ness carried  on  here.  The  numerous  different  branches  of  this 
important  business  and  the  reasonable  rates  charged  for  first- 
class  protection  both  of  life  and  property  affords  advantages 
not  only  invaluable,  but  within  the  reach  of  all.  The  agency  of 


Heber  J.  Grant  &Co.,60  Main  St.,  dates  its  establishment  back 
fifteen  years,  and  the  ability  of  the  gentlemen  composing  the  com- 
pany, not  less  than  the  solvency  and  reliability  of  the  companies 
they  represent  b  ave  secured  for  the  firm  n  line  of  risks  not  Riirnnss- 


ed  in  amount  by  any  agency  in  the  entire  West.  Their  business 
is  general  insurance,  the  negotiation  of  loans  of  money  for 
use  in  Utah,  Idaho  and  elsewhere,  etc. 

They  represent  the  following  standard  companies:  Insurance 
Company  of  North  America,  of  Philadelphia,  $8,731,250;  Home 
Insurance  Company  of  New  York,  $8,931,159;  German  Ameri- 
can Insurance  Company  of  New  York,  $5,544,346;    Hartford 
Fire  Insurance  Company,  of  Hartford,  $6,142,454;  Phoenix  Insur- 
ance Company,  of  Hartford,  $5,305,004;  Pennsylvania  Fire  Insur- 
ance Company,  of  Philadelphia,  $  3,329,935;  American  Fire  Insur. 
ance  Company,  of  Philadelphia,  $2,642,669;  Niagara  Fire  Insur- 
ance Company,  of  New  York,  $2,490,654 ;  Westchester  Fire  Insur- 
ance Company,  of  New  York,  81,521,706;  Williamsburgh  City  Fire 
Insurance  Company,  of  Brooklyn,  $1,393,311;  Liverpool  &  Lon- 
don &  Globe   Insurance  Company,  of  Liverpool,  $43,387,000; 
Home  Fire  Insurance  Company  of  Utah,  $300,000.    The  latter 
company  is  essentially  a  home  institution  and  one  in  which  the 
people  of  Salt  Lake  City  take  a  just  pride.     It  is  most  liberally 
patronized  on  this  account,  as  also  on  account  of  its  reliability 
and  liberal  policy.    The  firm  represents  several  large  Eastern 
companies,  and  as  already  stated,  loans  money  in  large  amounts 
throughout  the  Territory.    The  enterprise  has  been  incorpo- 
rated with  Heber  J.  Grant,  president;  Richard  W.  Young,  vice- 
president,  and  Horace  G.  Whitney,  secretary  and  treasurer. 
The  directory  consists  of  Heber  J.  Grant,  J.  F.  Grant,  Wm.  H. 
Rowe,  Elias  A.  Smith,  Richard  W.  Young,  J.  F.  Wells,  Leonard 
G.  Hardy,  Horace  G.  Whitney  and  Charles  S.  Burton,  all 
prominent  men  in  the  social,  political,  commercial,  and  finan- 
cial history  of  Salt  Lake  City,  and  taking  an  active  part  in  all 
matters  pertaining  to  the  best  interests  of  the  city  and  terri- 
tory.   Mr.  J.  F.  Grant,  the  general  manager,  possesses  in  an 
unusual  degree  all  qualifications  and  characteristics  requisite 
to  successful  conduct  of  affairs  in  this  line  of  business,  combin- 
ing enterprise,  activity,  prudence,  sound  judgment,  and  keen 
business  tact.    The  firm  employs  a  large  force  of  clerks  and  as- 
sistants, and  the  business  is  phenomenally  prosperous. 


E.  STEELE— I.  X.  L.  STABLES. 

The  I.  X.  L.  Stables,  owned  and  operated  by  Mr.  E.  Steele 
are  widely  known  and  as  universally  popular  among  admirers 
of  blooded  horses,  high  mettled  racers,  rapid  roadsters,  etc.,  as 
they  are  among  citizens  who  exact  elegant  service  and  equip- 
age. They  are  located  on  South  Main  street,  between  Third 
and  Fourth  and  are  in  all  features  exceptionally  well  appointed 
and  equipped.  The  stock  is  of  the  best  character  and  descrip- 
tion; the  carriages,  buggies  and  vehicles  generally  of  the  most 
fashionable  pattern,  and  responses  to  the  public  prompt  and 
reliable.  Mr.  Steele  established  the  enterprise  about  three 
years  ago,  and  by  his  attention  to  business,  and  honorable 
dealing,  has  secured  to  the  Fame  an  almpst  endlef  s  patronage 


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B.  F.  GUAM 

with  a  stabling  capacity  for  300 
head  of  horses.  It  is  constructed 
of  brick,  is  two  stories  high,  and 
arranged  with  all  the  conveniences 
necessary  to  the  easy  and  rapid 
transaction  of  the  immense  busi- 
ness carried  on  under  its  direction. 
The  company  has  125  head  of 
horses,  28  carriages,  28  baggies, 
9  transfer  wagons  and  8  omnibuses. 
To  take  care  of  so  large  an  invoice 
of  valuable  properties  and  attend 
to  the  prompt  transfer  of  baggage, 
requires  a  force  of  43  men  and  a 
consequent  pay-roll  of  large  di- 
mensions. The  company  has  some 
of  the  finest  "rigs"  in  the  West, 
and  teams  are  furnished  on  short 
notice,  while  transfer  business  is 
carried  on  in  a  systematic  man- 
ner with  rarely  a  mistake  ever  being 
made  in  the  smallest  particular. 
In  the  conduct  of  this  mammoth 
enterprise  an  enormous  amount  of 
capital  is  invested,  and  the  daily 
expenses  are  heavy.  Notwith- 
standing all  this,  however,  the 
company  is  on  a  paying  basis,  due 
in  a  large  manner  to  the  able, 
|H,|,tilar  and  efficient  manner  in 


GRANT  BROS.  COMPANY. 

Equally  important  with  the  leading  enterprises 
which  give  reputation  to  a  city  for  progressive 
spirit,  and  commercial  and  manufacturing  facilities, 
are  all  establishments  which  conduce  to  the  con- 
venience of  the  community.  With  the  growth 
of  population  in  Salt  Lake,  has  come  an  increase 
in  the  demand  for  livery  teams,  carriages  and 
transfer  wagons,  and  the  business  has  assume^ 
great  proportions  in  consequence.  The  (Irani 
Bros.  Transfer  Company  was  founded  in 
by  a  corporation  under  the  name  of  (irant  Bros. 
Company,  for  the  purpose  of  transacting  a  general 
livery  and  transfer  business.  The  ollicere  are  Heber 
.1.  (inint,  president;  Elias  A. Smith,  secretary  iiuil 
treasurer,  and  li.  F.  Grant,  manager.  The 
establishment  is  the  largest  of  its  kind  in  the  cil.v, 
occupying  a  building  100x330  feet  in  dimensions, 


.1    II    <!RA!»T. 


IIHIKIt  .1.  liKAS  I 

ROWE.  MORRIS,   SUMMERHAY8 
COMPANY. 

of  the  many  institutions  that  contribute 
to  the  prosperity  of  Salt  I  jtk.«  is  the  Uowe, 
Morris,  Summerhays  Company.  The  corporation 
manufactures  and  handles  leather,  also  dealing  in 
hides,  wool,  deer  and  sheep  pelts,  furs,  etc.  Th«-\ 
occupy  a  large  four-story  Imildini;  at  Noa.  HI  und 
«8  South  Third  \Vt*t  street,  one-half  block  south 
of  I'.  I'.  d»|Mit,  Hit-  tannery  I  icing  nitimti>d  mi 
Fourth  North,  between  First  and  Hecon.l  \V,«t 
streets,  and  is  a  large  and  conveniently  arranged 
structure.  The  mUrpriae  ia  successor  to  .1.  W. 
Snmmernays  It  Company,  and  was  originally 
founded  in  1888.  Th«  bnamess  was  incorporated 
in  May  last,  and  baa  sine*  largely  increased- 


J.  M.  c, I:\NI. 

which  the  manager,  Mr.  Grant 
conducts  operations  connected 
with  the  undertaking.  He  is  a 
man  of  keen  business  abilities, 
fully  qualified  for  the  position  he 
linh's.  and  an  affable,  polite  gen- 
tleman. The  remaining  officers  of 
the  company  are  prominent  men 
in  the  city,  and  pioneers  of  Utah. 
The  president,  Heber  J.  Grant. 
has  occupied  the  highest  official 
position  within  the  gift  of  the 
people  of  Salt  Lake  City,  and 
is  a  gentleman  universally  esteemed 
and  respected  thoroughout  the 
entire  Territory.  The  secretary 
and  treasurer,  Mr.  Elias  A.  Smith, 
is  connected  with  a  large  number 
of  commercial  and  financial  in- 
stitutidiiH;  is  amanof  large  capital, 
and  practically  identified  with  all 
the  interests  of  Salt  Lake  City. 

The  reader's  attention  is  called  to 
the  fine  engraving  of  the  hand- 
some passenger  "Raymond  Coach" 
on  the  back  cover  of  this  publica- 
tion. It  was  built  to  accommodate 
large  parties  of  excursionists  and 
tourists,  and  is  usually  drawn  by 
nix  to  eight  fine  horses. 


J.  F.  GRANT. 


They  purchase  hides,  wool,  pelts  and 
furs  through  Utah,  Idaho,  Wyoming, 
Nevada  aud  Arizona  and  dispose  of 
them  in  all  the  principal  markets  of 
the  country.  They  do  a  heavy  busi- 
ness that  is  annually  improving,  and 
employ  a  force  of  twenty-four  hands. 
The  officers  of  the  corporation  are: 
W.  H.  Bowe,  president;  R.  Morris,  vice- 
president  and  treasurer;  Geo.  R. 
Emery,  secretary,  and  J  W.  Summer- 
hays,  manager.  They  are  thorough 
business  men  and  prominent  in  the 
Territory.  Their  enterprise  is  an  im- 
portant one  in  the  matter  of  de- 
veloping the  resources  of  the  country; 
also  as  regards  the  amount  of  money 
involved  in  the  business.  The  value 
of  such  institutions  to  a  community 
is  difiicult  to  compute,  but  is  of  a 
nature  to  be  appreciated  by  all  who 
have  the  interests  of  Salt  Lake  and 
Utah  at  heart. 


L.  P.   ROBINSON. 

Professional  men  above  all  classes 
of  people  are  required  to  perfect  them- 
selves in  order  to  meet  that  success 
which  all  men  strive  to  attain.  This 
is  as  true  in  the  practice  of  law  as  in 
the  practice  of  medicine,  but  there  is 
another  agent  in  administering  to  the 
sick  that  is  quite  as  important  as  the 
physician  himself,  the  druggist,  who 
must  be  equally  if  not  more  careful, 
aud  thoroughly  understand  his  busi- 
ness. The  druggists  of  Salt  Lake  in 
this  connection  are  beyond  criticism. 
Prominent  among  them  is  the  well- 
known  pharmacy  of  L.  P.  Robinson, 
located  at  number  347  Southwest 
Temple  St.  Mr.  Robinson  began  busi- 
ness in  his  present  location  in  January 
1891 ,  and  the  large  trade  he  has  already 
established  speaks  well  for  his  popu- 
larity and  the  confidence  the  public 
place  in  him  as  a  reliable  and  trust- 
worthy chemist.  His  stock  is  new, 
and  constantly  replenished,  when  nec- 
essary, in  order  to  keep  on  hand  drugs 
of  the  highest  virtue.  The  premises 
occupied  consist  of  a  building  18x45 
feet  in  dimensions,  constructed  of 
brick,  and  presents  altogether  a 
very  handsome  appearance.  Mr.  Rob- 


GKANT   BKO8.  CO.  — TKAN8FER  AND  LIVEKY. 


inson  is  a  graduate  of  the  Ontario  College  of  Pharmacy,  also 
Trustee  Fidelity  Lodge  of  Odd  Fellows.    His  annual  business 
foots  up  fifteen  thousand  dollars  and  over. 


HARRINGTON,  DONNELLY  &  NEWELL. 

The  steady  advance  in  values  in  Salt  Lake  property  has 
resulted  in  showing  the  city  what  an  active  and  energetic 
coterie  of  real  estate  men  can  do  to  develop  a  country  hereto- 
fore unknown  to  land  buyers  for  speculation.  Among  the  most 
actively  employed  in  this  field  of  usefulness  have  been  the 
members  of  the  firm  of  Harrington,  Donnelly  &  Newell,  located 
at  9  West  Second  South  street.  Aside  from  a  general  real 
estate  business  these  gentlemen  have  several  special  induce- 
ments for  investment,  among  which  rises  prominently  an 
addition  to  the  city  bearing  the  firm  name.  "Harrington,  Don- 
nelly &  Xewell's  Addition,"  lies  on  Second  West  street;  and 
Hellevue  Park  addition,  another  held  by  the  firm,  is  located  on 
Tenth  South  and  Ninth  lOast  streets.  Electric  lines  pass  both 
additions,  bringing  the  property  into  almost  immediate  con- 
nection with  the  city  proper.  The  lots  offered  in  these  two 
tracts  are  especially  desirable  for  residence  purposes,  all  being 
high,  sightly  and  well  drained.  The  streets  are  already  graded, 
and  a  number  of  healthy  trees  are  growing  along  the  thorough- 
fares, having  been  set  aa  a  promotion  of  the  other  natural 
beauties  of  the  land.  Already  a  number  of  home-seekers  have 
availed  themselves  of  the  especial  inducements  offered  to  build 


houses  on  the  lots  they  have  purchased,  and  many  very  invit- 
ing structures  have  been  erected  for  the  owners'  occupancy. 
The  firm  also  holds  a  large  amount  of  first-class  mining  prop- 
erty, situated  in  the  rich  Fish  Springs  and  Cotton  wood  dis- 
tricts. There  are  three  claims  in  the  former  district  which  are 
known  to  be  valuable,  but  which  have  not  yet  been  developed. 
The  assay  shows  six  ounces  of  silver  and  a  small  percentage  of 
lead.  The  ore  from  which  this  assay  was  made  was  taken 
from  the  surface  with  a  hammer.  In  Mill  Creek  the  company 
owns  the  "Huron,"  and  in  Cottonwood,  the  "Rex"  and 
"  Indus."  The  "  Huron  "  has  a  tunnel  in  200  feet,  and  a  shaft 
seventy-rive  feet  down.  Its  assays  vary  from  six  to  forty 
ounces  of  silver,  and  has  a  well  developed  vein  six  feet  wide, 
which  is  growing  richer  as  the  work  progresses.  On  the 
"  Indus,"  assays  show  150  ounces  of  silver  and  sixty  per  cent,  of 
lead.  The  "  Rex  "  shows  forty  ounces  of  silver  and  fifty  per 
cent,  of  lead.  All  these  claims  are  especially  promising,  and 
a  very  slight  outlay  for  development  will  make  good  money  for 
a  speculator. 


LEAVER,  CONRAD  &  CO. 

Among  the  many  industries  for  which  Salt  Lake  is  noted  the 
lumber  interests  occupy  a  foremost  position.  One  of  the  lead- 
ing enterprises  of  this  character  in  Salt  Lake  City  is  that 
owned,  and  operated  by  Leaver,  Conrad  &  Co.,  located  at  255 
West  South  Temple  Street,  and  though  but  recently  established 


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carries  one  of  the  largest  and  most  complete  lines  of^rough  and 
planed  Inmber  in  the  country,  and  does  an  annual  business 
quoted  at  8100,000  in  value.  The  trade  of  the  firm  extends 
through  Utah  and  Idaho,  requiring  the  expenditure  of  large 
sums  and  the  employment  of  ten  assistants.  The  members  of 
the  firm  are  natives  of  Utah.  Mr.  Leaver  was  for  a  number  of 
years  connected  •with  Mason  &  Co.,  in  the  same  business,  bis 
partner,  Mr.  H.  S.  Young,  being  at  present  the  assistant  cashier 
of  the  Deseret  Bank.  The  firm  is  an  exceptionally  strong  one, 
and  entitled  to  the  fullest  confidence  of  the  public. 


R.  K.  THOMAS,  DRY  GOODS. 


R.  K.  THOMAS. 

In  every  city,  aa  a  rule,  the  dry  goods  business  holds  ttie 
ranking  poeitio  i  in  mercantile  affairs.  Of  the  houses  thus 

engaged  in  Salt  Lake  City  none 
occupy  a  more  prominent  posi- 
tion, with  reference  to  the 
amount  of  stock  carried,  extent 
of  business  transacted  or  con- 
venience of  premises  occupied, 
and  none  is  superior  in  the  high 
standard  of  commercial  honor 
i  upon  which  its  operations  are 
I  based,  than  the  retail  dry  goods, 
S  boot  and  shoe  establishments 
I  of  H.  K.  Thomas,  founded  in 
•  1886.  Throughout  the  history 
of  this  well-known  and  popular 
house  it  has  ever  maintained  the 
characteristics  of  energy,  mer- 
cantile integrity  and  enterpris- 
ing and  intelligent  ability  man- 
ifested at  its  inception,  and  as 
the  years  have  passed  it  has 
gained  added  value  for  the  lib- 
eral and  enlightened  policy  tbat 
has  always  made  it  prominent. 
If  The  building  occupied  by  Mr. 
Thomas  is  44x86  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, with  a  large  basement  for 
the  storage  of  goods,  and  the 
store  is  a  model  of  perfection  in  its  interior  arrangements,  the 
various  lines  of  go..ds  carried  by  the  bouse  having  departments 
of  themselves,  presided  over  by  affable  and  polite  assistants.  In 
addition  to  the  stock  of  dry-goods,  boots  and  shoes,  Mr.  Thomas 
carries  a  full  and  assorted  lin«  of  children's  clothing  and  gents' 
furnishings,  both  of  which  are  considered  by  competent  judges 
as  among  the  best  in  the  city.  It  may  be  added  that  all  these 
departments  of  the  house  are  heavily  stocked  and  ably  directed, 
while  the  trade,  which  annually  amounts  to  thousands  of  dol- 
lars in  value,  is  steadily  extending  and  increasing,  requiring  the 
employment  of  a  force  of  twenty  clerks,  subordinates  and  sales- 
men to  successfully  handle.  Mr.  Thomas  is  a  native  of  England, 
but  has  resided  in  Salt  Lake  City  ever  since  18C3.  He  is  one  of 
the  oldest  and  most  highly  esteemed  residents  of  the  Territory, 
and  the  ability  be  has  displayed  in  the  building  up  of  his 
immense  business  is  the  subject  of  frequent  remark. 

DRI8COLL  &  CO. 

Messrs.  Driscoll  &  Co.,  real  estate  and  loan  agtnts  at  43 
K.  Second  South  Street,  began  operations  in  Salt  Lake  in  1887, 
and  by  successfully  placing  risks  and  loans  have  become  a  rep- 
resentative firm  in  these  Hoes.  They  do  a  very  large  business, 
tbeirsalesof  realty  last  year  amounting  to  over  8100,000,nudthey 
probably  placed  loans  equal  in  volume  to  that  of  any  other  firm. 
They  are  dealers  in  city,  farm,  ranch  and  mining  properties  and 
loan  agents  for  Kastern  capitalists.  The  members  of  the  firm 
are  Con.  Driscoll  unit  ('apt.  A.  T  Kiley.  Ixith  well  known  bus- 
iness men.  Mr.  Drisooll  came  to  Salt  Lake  eighteen  years 
ago  and  engaged  in  the  mining  and  milling  industry.  He  was 
also  the  amalgamator  of  the  Ontario  and  Madonna  \  alley  mini  H 
at  Piocbe,  Nevada,  for  a  number  of  years,  and  is  interested  in 
a  number  of  promising  mines  throughout  the  Weet.  His  trans- 
actions are  characterized  by  energy,  ability  and  liberality. 

Captain  Kiley  was  born  in  Ilirmingham.  Knglnnd,  and 
immigrated  with  IMH  parents  to  the  United  States  in  1H40,  set- 
tling in  St.  I -mis.  Mo.,  where  his  father  engsged  in  the  busi- 
ness of  furnishing  supplier  for  the  river  steamers,  Captain 
Kiley  commencing  bis  biuineas  career  at  tbat  time.  In  the 
big  tire"  of  1849  their  establishment  was  totally  destroyed, 
entailing  a  lose  of  over  $K>U,000  and  virtually  brenking  them 
np  in  busineM.  In  1866,  the  Captain  came  to  t'Ub,  remaining 
two  years,  thenoe  removing  to  St.  Jo,  MiMonri,  where  he  re- 


mained  until  1861,  when  he  became  a  resident  of  Omaha  and 
embarked  in  the  furniture  business,  in  which  he  was  engaged 
successfully  for  eight  years.  In  1869  he  started  for  Utah  as  a 
passenger  on  the  first  through  train  to  Taylor's  Mills,  thence  by 
stage  the  balance  of  the  journey.  He  immediately  opened  np 
a  large  furniture  establishment  in  Salt  Lake  City,  which  he 
conducted  very  successfully  until  1888-9,  when  he  sold  out  and 
engaged  in  the  real  estate  and  loan  business.  In  1870  Captain 
Kiley  was  superintendent  of  the  St.  Mark's  cathedral,  an  edi- 
fice that  will  cost  $100,000  when  completed.  He  is  a  man  of 
recognized  ability  in  the  mercantile  world,  and  his  long  resi- 
dence of  twenty-two  years  in  Salt  Lake  has  given  him  an 
experience  that  aptly  fits  him  for  the  business  he  is  now  en- 
gaged in.  His  knowledge  of  real  estate  values  is  very  exten- 
sive and  he  has  aided  vary  materially  in  building  up  the  city 
in  which  he  is  ranked  among  the  most  enterprising  public 
men.  He  is  a  typical  gentleman  of  the  old  school  and  highly 
esteemed  by  his  hundreds  of  friends. 

SALT    LAKE  CITY  FOUNDRY    AND   MANUFAC 
TURING  COMPANY. 

The  manufacturing  interests  of  Salt  Lake,  while  being 
exceedingly  diversified  in  character,  are  of  far  greater  magni- 
tude than  is  generally  supposed  by  a  majority  of  its  people. 
The  enterprise  of  the  Salt  Lake  Foundry  and  Manufacturing 
Company,  located  at  133  S.  West  Third  street,  is  an  illustration 
in  point,  and  as  one  of  the  most  extensive  establishments  in  its 
line  of  operations  in  this  section  of  the  West,  is  a  particularly 
apt  subject  for  comment.  The  company  was  organized  in  1879 
and  incorporated  in  1885,  with  D.  L.  Davis,  president  ;  .).  11. 
White,  secretary  and  treasurer,  and  Eli  A.  Folland,  superin- 
tendent. They  are  manufacturers  of  engines,  boilers,  mining 
and  milling  machinery,  iron  and  brass  castings,  the  last  two 
articles  being  made  to  order  in  any  desired  style  and  shape. 
They  are  also  sole  manufacturers  for  the  celebrated  Horse's 
Friend  sulky  plow,  which  has  a  wide  reputation  for  excellence 
all  over  the  country.  The  foundry  occupies  a  large  building 
G(ix2()0  feet  in  dimensions,  and  the  machinery,  consisting  of  an 
engine  of  fifteen  horse-power  and  other  necessary1  appliances,  is 
all  of  the  latest  and  most  improved  pattern.  From  thirty  to 
forty  hands  are  constantly  employed,  making  the  pay-roll  one 
of  no  inconsiderable  proportions.  The  company  sells  goods 
principally  in  Utah  and  Idaho,  but  expect  in  the  near  future  to 
cover  more  territory.  The  superintendent,  Mr.  Follaud,  is  an 
active,  energetic  business  man,  thoroughly  conversant  with  all 
the  details  and  requirements  of  the  business.  With  facilities 
of  the  best  possible  character  and  extensive  in  detail  and 
arrangement,  they  are  prepared  to  supply  the  trade  promptly 
with  goods  in  their  line  of  the  best  quality  and  on  most 
reasonable  terms.  With  a  stainless  business  policy,  of  the 
most  liberal  and  enterprising  character,  they  deservedly  hold 
the  high  position  accorded  them  in  commercial  and  manufac- 
turing circles,  and  a  continuation  of  a  prosperity  so  well 
merited.  

J.  HANSEN. 

In  the  various  professional  lines  Salt  Lake  City  bis  an 
ample  share  of  the  best  in  the  land.  In  the  list  of  architects 
that  add  to  the  honor  and  glory  of  her  world-wide  fame  are 
many  who  would  reflect  credit  upon  any  country.  Conspicuous 
among  these  is  the  gentleman  of  whom  this  article  is  the  sub- 
ject. Mr.  Hanseu  is  n  young  man,  thirty-two  years  of  nge,  and 
is  a  native  of  Copenhagen,  Denmark.  He  received  a  classical 
inn!  |iriietirul  education  in  the  art  aead-  llerlin  and 

Vienna,  where  be  learned  all  the  rudiments  of  architecture  and 
of  the  principles  that  insure  success.  For  twelve  years  be 
practiced  his  avocation  in  the  old  country,  and  then,  believing 
tlmt  the  New  World  offered  more  sulwtnntial  inducements  to 
the  nnibitioiiH  young  man,  he  emigrated  to  the  United  States. 
landing  iu  New  York,  thence  removing  to  Chicago,  and  finally 
t..  Salt  Idike,  where  he  arrived'flve  >eara  ago  and  where  be  has 
enjoyed  a  remarkable  success.  Among  the  many  buildings  and 
residences  which  have  been  constructed  according  to  IUH  plan* 
anil  under  his  supervision,  are  the  Culnier  block,  the  Wilson 
and  Busby  building,  the  K.  K.  Thomim  Ihrw-Mory  terrace 
I. uil. ling,  No.  40  School  Hixtriot  e.liti.-e,  Cnliner  .V  Kennett 
block,  and  the  residence* of  8.  H.  Cannon,  one  of  the  linestin 
the  city;  K.  O.  Jonrn.  C.  II.  I/en/e,  M.  S.  CuniiuiiiKK 
Brown  and  others.  Mr.  llnnsen  is  one  of  the  Imglitei.!  young 
young  men  in  his  profession  in  rtidi.und  is  withnl  n  gentleman 
of  sterling  qualities.  In  politico  of  a  nntioiml  order  he  ii  a 
prominent  democrat,  but  a  liberal,  lonilly.  He  in  married,  bu 
mi  intereiiliiig  family,  and  is  a  valuable  acquisition  to  the  city, 
I «.th  socially  and  in  other  particulars. 


COMMERCIAL  NATIONAL  BANK. 

The  Commercial  National  is  one  of  the  most  important 
financial  institutions  in  Salt  Lake  City.    It  has  been  in  opera- 
tion two  years,  yet  has  met  with  uniform  success  and  prosper- 
ity, and  has  the  reputation  of  being  one  of  the  best  managed 
monetary  concerns  in  the  western  part  of  the  United  States, 
commanding  an  extensive  line  of  deposits  and  doing  a  large 
discount  business.    It  occupies  gro.'ind  fl°or  °f  an  elegant  six- 
sto-y  stone  building,  the  most  magn'fice°t.and  costly  structure 
in  the  city.    The  interior  of  the  bank  ls  fitted  UP  m  8rand 
style,   the  appointments   and  ar- 
rangements   being    exceptionally 
convenient,    attractive    and    sub- 
stantial.   The  officers    and   direc- 
tors of  the  Commercial  National 
Bank    are  men  that  in  some  ca- 
pacity are  connected  with  almost 
every    extensive    enterprise    that 
has  grown  up  in  the  city.    The 
following  well    known   gentlemen 
are  the  present  officers  of  the  in- 
stitution :  Geo.  M.  Downey,  presi- 
dent;   W.  P.  Noble,  vice-president; 
Thos.  Marshall,  2d  vice-president 
John  W.   Donnellan,  cashier.      A 
general  banking  business  is  con- 
ducted in  loans,  discounts,  deposits 
and  exchanges  on  all  the  important 
points  in   the  United  States  and 
Europe.      All  departments  of  the 
business  is  carried  upon  a  policy 
of  the  highest  commercial  stand- 
ing.    Its  liberal,  yet  conservative, 
methods  are  such  as  to  merit  the 
confidence,  esteem  and  considera- 
tion of  the  public.    It   would  be 
difficult  to  select  a  more  desirable 
set  of  officials  than  those  now  at 
the  head  of  this  bank.    In  influ- 
ence, judgment  and  manipulation 
of  financial  affairs  they  are  all  that 
their  patrons  could  wish  for.     The 
president  of  the    institution,   Mr. 
Geo.M.  Downey,  is  a  gentleman  of 
unusual  experience  in  such  mat- 
ters, and    stands  at  the   head   of 
the  banking  business  in  Salt  Lake 
City.     Col.  John    W.    Dounellan, 
cashier,  is  well  fitted  for  his  posi- 
tion.   Independent  of    his  duties 
as  cashier  of  so  important  a  con- 
cern as  the  Commercial  National 
Bank,  he    is  infiuentially  identi- 
fied with  several  leading  business 
enterprises     and     public      move- 
ments,     vice-president      of     the 
Chamber  of     Commerce   of    Sail 
Lake     City,      treasurer     of     the 
Stock    Exchange,    regent    of  the 
University  of  Deseret  and  presi- 
dent   of     the    Salt    Lake  Rapid 
Transit    Co.     He    is    also    treasurer  of  the  f  Pacific    Invest- 
ment Co.,  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Bock  Spring  Coal  Co., 
treasurer  and  director  of  the  World's  Fair  Transit  Co.,  and  sec- 
retary and  treasurer  of  the  Commercial  Block  Association. 

Col.  Uonnellan  came  to  Wyoming  in  1867,  and  in  1869  was 
elected  Territorial  Treasurer.  Subsequently  he  engaged  in 
the  banking  business  in  Wyoming  and  tbe  State  of  Colorado, 
having  been  Cashier  of  the  Laramie  National  Bank  at  Lara- 
mie,  Wyoming,  and  vice-president  of  the  First  National  Bank 
at  Rock  Springs. 

Col.  Donnellan  acquired  his  title  by  serving  three  and  one- 
half  years  as  Colonel  in  the  United  States  Volunteers.  Alto- 
gether his  career  has  been  a  remarkable  one,  fraught  with 
valuable  experience,  which  preeminently  fits  him  for  the  posi- 
tion he  now  occupies  as  cashier  of  the  Commercial  National 
Bank  of  Salt  Lake  City. 

Col.  Donnellan  is  a  public  spirited  man,  always  ready  and 
willing  to  encourage  and  support  every  project  of  importance 
to  the  city's  welfare  and  those  with  whom  he  is  associated. 
Under  his  able  management  the  interests  of  the  bank  and  its 
patrons  are  carefully  looked  after,  and  his  judgment  and  supe- 
rior executive  ability  give  him  the  support  of  all  who  are  inter- 
ested in  the  bank's  future  prosperity. 


Col.  Donnellan  is  to  be  congratulated  upon  his  great  success 
so  honorably  achieved  and  so  permanently  retained. 

The  following  is  a  statement  of  the  affairs  of  this  bank  at 
the  close  of  business  July  9,  1891: 

REPORT  OF  THE  CONDITION  OF  THE  COMMERCIAL 
NATIONAL  BANK,  OF  SALT  LAKE  CITY. 

At  Salt  Lake  City,  in  the  Territory  of  Utah,  at  the  close  of  business,  July 
9th,  1891. 


COMMERCIAL  NATIONAL  BANK. 


HESOrjHCES. 

Loans  and  discounts . 

Overdrafts,  secured  and  unsecured... 

U.  8.  bonds  to  secure  circulation 

Stocks,  securities,  claims,  etc 

Due  from  approved  reserve  egentfr f  4f»,;r_'2.1(.t 

Due  from  other  National  banks 45,412.11 

Banking  house,  furniture  and  natures 

Current  expenses  and  taxes  paid 

Premiums  on  U.  8.  bends 

Checks  and  other  cash  items l,24o.4h 

Exchanjies  for  clearinghouse . -    4,,ri:c.7i2 

Billsof  other  banks 2'6?°-°° 

Fractional  paper  currency,  nickels  and  cents. .        h4.'J) 

Specie .-.. - --  58,936.70 

Redemption  fund  with  U.  8.  treasurer  (5  per 
cent,  of  circulation) -- 


$415,561.08 
22,5111.91 
60,000.00 
14,6BB.fi9 

91,934.30 

69,225.73 

250.85 

10.COO.OO 


65,449.08 
2,250.00 


Total  ...........  .....  ...............  .—  1771,858.24 


LIABILITIES. 

Capital  stock  paid  in  ------- 

Surplus  fund  .....  .  ................  -  ............ 

Undivided  profits  __________  ...........  -  .....  ... 

National  bank  notes  outstanding...  ........... 

Dividends  unpaid  .....  .  ........  .  ............... 

Individual  deposits  subject  tocheck..  .........  fa»,BZ!>.0G 

Demand  certificates  of  deposit  ................    10,279.W) 

Time  certificates  of  deposit  ------  .......  -------    Sb,b4b.37 


. 
«,W».UU 

12,000.00 


94 


Certified  rluvk* 
Cashier*!  cherke  <>ut*tan<  i 

Due  to  ortier  national  banks 

Doe  to  KUU>  bank*  and  bankt>n> 

Total  iic|><»«it - 

Notaeand  billTe-iliwoiinted.... 


4.047.05 

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J.  W.   SHIPLER. 

The  progress  that  has  been  made  within  recent  years  ID  the 
art  of  photography  is  nothing  short  of  marvelous.  The  meth- 
ods, the  apparatus,  and  even  the  manner  of  posing,  nil  are  vir- 
tually revolutionized  by  (he  march  of  progress,  and  methods 
ami  improvements  closely  approaching  perfection  are  now 
employed.  In  no  photographing  establishment  is  this  more  strik- 
ingly illustrated  than  in  the  gallery  of  Mr.  J.  W.Shipler,  in  the 
Hooper  Block,  this  city.  Coming  here  from  Montana  about  one 


.1.  W.  Mlll'l  I  l:. 

year  ago,  Mr.  Hbipler  has  built  up  a  business  already  acknowl- 
edged to  be  one  of  the  finest  in  the  territory.  The  high  order  of 
work  done,  the  uniform  satisfaction  rendered  to  his  patrons, 
together  with  the  unmistakable  business  capacity,  energy  and 
sound  judgment  which  characterize*  the  management  of  his  de- 
servedly popular  establishment,  have  been  the  chief  featnres 
contributing  to  the  positive  and  permanent  success  that  he  en- 
joys to  day.  Mr.  Slnpler  lias  elegant  rooms  in  the  magnificent 
Hooper  Block,  which  are  swiftly  and  easily  accessible  by  the 
fine  elevator  in  the  building.  Ilia  rooms  and  studio  are  fitted 
np  expressly  for  the  business,  and  are  models  of  beauty  and  ele- 
gaooe.  .Mr.  Shi  pier  was  the  first  artist  to  introduce  into  Hull 
Lake  what  is  known  ss  the  satin  finish  on  photograph*  This 
process  make*  •  picture  perfect  in  every  respect,  and  i- 
cided  improvement  upon  the  old  albumen  method.  Mr.  Ship- 
W  has  s  beautiful  souvenir  of  Salt  Lake  City,  consisting  "' 
twelve  favorite  scenes  exeonted  in  blue  tint  and  which  are  sim- 
ply perfect  in  their  line.  The  gentleman  is  a  native  of  Penn- 
sylvania, but  has  been  in  the  western  country  for  seventeen 
years  or  more,  and  i*  therefore  no  tenderfoot.  He  IH  very  much 
of  a  gentleman  in  all  his  business  as  well  as  social  walks,  and 
is  very  popular  witb  all  who  have  the  pleasure  of  his  •oquaint- 


ZION'S  SAVINGS  BANK. 

N»  financial  institution   in  the  hintory  of  this  city  bus  been 
more  intimately  connected   with  tl..  <>f  thin  commit 

•r  has  had  a  more  uniformly  uticoemfiil  or  |.r. .-.(..••. ,n.. 
career  than  the  one  which  stands  at  the  bead  of  this  article. 
It  has  a  large  capital  and  commands  an  extensive  line  of  deposit*. 
Thin  great  financial  enterprise  wasestahlishrd  in  1-7  .  by  Itng- 
ham  Young,  on  •  capital  of  SM),0(>n,  which  has  now  increased  to 


i  K),  and  during  the  entire  period  of  its  existence  has  been 
regarded  as  one  of  the  best  managed  monetary  concerns  in  the 
United  States.  It  does  a  general  banking  business  and  has 
correspondents  all  over  the  world.  The  bunk  has  elegant  quar- 
ters in  a  magnificent  six-story  aud  basement  stone  and  brick 
structures,  situated  on  the  corner  of  Main  and  Hrigham 


streets,  one  of  the  best  business  corners  in  the  city. 
The  first  story  of  the  building  occupied  by  the  bank  is  of 
gray  stone,  while  the  remaining  stories  are  of  a  tine  ijimlity  »f 
brick  appropriately  trimmed  with  stone.  The  entire  structure 
is  nn  architectural  beauty,  both  in  desigu  and  finish.  *  >ver  the 
entrance  to  the  institution  which  presents  a  massive  and 
substantial  appeii ranee,  the  words  "/ion's  Savings  Bank  aud 
Trust  Co."  is  artistically  cut  in  the  solid  stone.  The  interior 
arrangements  and  appointments  are  exceptionally  convenient, 
attractive  and  substantial.  Among  the  officers  and  directors 
at  the  present  time  will  be  found  names  closely  identified  with 
the  history  of  Salt  Lake  in  her  progress  and  prosperity  and 
the  advancement  aud  development  of  her  business  interests, 
and  manufacturing  and  commercial  resources. 

In  connection  with  a  general  banking  business  the  institu- 
tion has  a  savings  department  the  feature  of  which  is  both 
uni'ine  and  novel,  and  commends  itself  to  the  public  at  once 
upon  a  lucid  explanation.  Many  people  are  Iwkward  in  the 
matter  of  bringing  small  deposits  to  a  bank,  and  to  obviate  this 
dilticnlty,  1 1 le  officials of  /ion's  Savings  Hank,  have  hail  a  number 
of  miniature  savings  banks  const  ructed  which  theyloan  todeposi 
tors  to  take  home  with  them.  These  banks  are  nickel-plated 
on  brass,  provided  with  combination  locks,  aud  are  highly 
ornamental  and  convenient.  They  lend  you  one  of  these 
auxiliary  bank*  on  depositing  three  dollars  for  insuring  its 
return,  for  which  they  give  v"  "  passbook,  crediting  you  with 
the  amount  and  allowing  interest  on  the  same.  T!i>-\  k.-ptl..- 
key  to  the  combination  of  the  auxiliary  bank,  an  that  it  can 
only  be  opened  bv  taking  it  to  olliriiils.  when  the  amount  it 
contains  is  credited  to  you  on  your  pass-book.  By  this  means 
small  deposits  are  encouraged  at  home,  as  the  little  bank  is 
convenient  ami  the  1  mud  and  backward  need  have  no  hesitancy 
in  dropping  their  small  change  into  it  Ml  si/es  coin  or  paper 
money  ,-;m  be  placed  in  the  auxiliary  bank.  By  this  arrange- 
ment many  a  person  has  been  induced  to  save,  and  habits  of 
economy  and  thrift  formal  and  encouraged.  The  officers  of 
Zion's  Savings  Bank  and  Trust  i  ompain  are  Wilford  Wood- 
ruff, president  ;  Oeo.  «,».  Cannon,  vice-president:  Thus.  («. 
Wwblwr.  cashier  ;  and  It.  II.  S.-hettler,  assistant  cashier  The 
board  of  director*  consists  of  \Viir..rd  Woodruff .  Qw.  (1  Os*. 

no,,.  .1.*.  K.  Smith.  .Tame*  luck.  Tin*,  li  Wel.U.r.  August 
M  '  ;,i,ii..n.  l,e,-rmidc  Young,  George  Reynolds  and  11.  It. 
Clawson,  presenting  some  of  the  brightest  name*  in  the  gnlaxy 

In  concluding  this  sketch  of  01 f  Suit  Lake's 

greatest  financial  institutions,  no  higher  or  greater  tribute  can 
be  paid  to  it,  and  the  officers  and  management,  than  the  fact 
that  it  does  an  annual  hiiwnessofoTerf3.l»»MHl<i,  demonstrating 
(••inclusively  the  great  confidence  in  which  it  is  regarded  by  the 
the  public. 


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L.  H.  DALE. 

Salt  Lake  City  is 
the  happy  possessor  of 
one  of  that  class  of  en- 
terprises that  must 
needs  have  a  thinking 
and  enterpr  ising  peo- 
ple to  cater  to,  and  a 
populous  community 
as  a  mart — 

AN   ARCHITECTURAL 
SHEET     METAL     WORKS, 

with  all  its  branches; 
with  sanitary  plumb- 
ing, steam,  hot  water 
and  hot-air  beating, 
ventilation ,  gas  fittin  g, 
brass  goods,  supplies, 
gas  and  combination 
fixtures,  electric  wir- 
ing, pumps  and  pump- 
sinking  material,  etc., 
etc.  : 

The  well-known 
house  of  L.  H.  Dale 
has  been  established 
in  this  city  for  several 
years;  while  it  is  com- 
paratively new  yet 
it  is  a  popular  institution.  Mr.  Dale  is  but  thirty  years  of  age, 
and  is  thoroughly  conversant  with  his  business,  having  been 
in  business  and  contracting  work  since  nineteen  years  of 
age.  The  magnitude  of  his  business  can  be  understood  when 
the  reader  is  informed  of  the  fact  that  during  the  past  season 
he  furnished  employment  to  thirty  or  forty  men  in  its  different 
branches.  Mr.  Dale  has  just  moved  his  stock  into  his  large 
new  building,  35x150  feet,  and  is  prepared  to  do  a  larger  busi- 
ness than  ever  before,  to  manufacture  and  handle  work  with  a 
great  deal  more  satisfaction  and  on  much  shorter  notice. 

He  is  also  well  equipped  with  the  most  improved  machinery 
requisite  for  his  business  in  all  the  different  departments.  Judg- 
ing from  the  working  of  the  machinery  in  the  sheet  metal  works 
department,  and  the  beautiful  and  difficult  hammered  work  in 
copper  braes,  zinc,  and  galvanised  iron  this  establishment  has 
turned  out,  he  is  prepared  to  make  anything  in  sheet  metal  that 
may  be  needed  for  any  building. 

On  entering  the  commodious  new  building  of  Mr.  Dale  you 
first  enter  the  exhibit  and  sales  room,  which  is  tastefully 
arranged  with  all  manner  of  plumbing,  gas  and  electric  goods, 
with  an  elegant  assortment  of  fixtures  set  up,  showing  the 
working  of  each  of  the  many  magnificent  designs  in  bath  tubs, 
water-closets,  open  lavatories,  etc.,  with  an  endless  stock  of  gas 
and  electric  fixtures.  Next  comes  the 


L.  H.  DALE. 


large  business  in  Salt  Lake  City  and  county,  but  throughout 
Utah,  Wyoming  and  Idaho. 

Next  comes  the  plumbing,  steam  and  gas-fitting  shop,  with, 
seemingly,  as  conveniently  arranged  racks,  bins,  and  benches, 
and  the  larger  and  well-stored  decking,  suspended  from  the 
ceilings,  on  the  left,  with  a  large  and  endless  variety  of  earthen- 
ware, asonecould  wish  toselect  from,  well  filled  to  overflowing 
compartments  with  car  loads  of  wrought  and  oast  iron  pipe  in 
endless  variety,  sizes,  shapes,  etc.  The  two  thousand  dollar 
fitting  bins  are  well  filled  with  all  kinds  of  fittings.  Next  to 
this  shop  is  the  sheet  metal  works,  with  the  necessary  ma- 
chinery, and  with  many  stacks  of  all  kinds  of  sheet  iron,  copper, 
brass,  zinc,  and  all  grades  of  tin  plate,  from  the  I.  C.  charcoal 
roofing  up  to  and  including  the  wellknown  old  method  N.&  G. 
Taylor  and  others  just  as  good  brands  of  old  style  terns. 
Mr.  Dale  is  prepared  and  is  making  a  more  substantial 
work  in  the  sheet  metal  line  than  has  ever  been  built 
in  this  part  of  the  country  before.  He  will  not  turn  out 
a  job  of  work  without  it  is  well  bossed  and  anchored.  He 
makes  a  specialty  of  skylight  and  ventilator  work,  as  well  as 
all  kinds  of  tin  work  and  hot  air  heating.  Mr.  Dale  has  built 
up  and  is  maintaining  a  nice  jobbing,  or  wholesale  trade.  This 
point  being  so  far  from  the  manufacturers  of  the  various  kinds 
of  goods  in  his  line,  he  buys  all  his  goods  in  car  lots,  and  is 
furnishing  everything  in  his  line  to  the  trade  at  prices  that  they 
can  afford  to  deal  with  him.  The  stock  of 

HARVESTING   MACHINERY   AND   CHAMPION  REPAIRS 

is  from  the  well-known  firm  of  Amos  Whiteley  &  Co.,  of  Spring- 
field, Ohio,  of  which  he  is  the  sole  western  agent.  He  carries 
a  full  and  complete  stock  of  Whiteley  solid  steel  mowers  and 
binders  ;  also  a  full  stock  of  Whiteley  and  Champion  machine 
repairs.  These  machines,  consisting. of  mowers  and  binders, 
have  a  world- wide  reputation,  and  are  known  for  their  excel- 
lence to  every  farmer  throughout  the  world,  as  thousands  of 
them  are  sold  annually.  This  company  has  more  than  $  12,- 
000,000  invested  in  the  manufacture  of  their  harvesting  machin- 
ery at  Springfield,  Ohio.  The  above  company  is  the  only  har- 
vesting machine  company  that  build  their  entire  machines 
from  the  ground  up,  viz  :  mining,  their  own  ore,  shipping  it  on 
their  own  railroad  to  their  own  factories,  and  making  everything 
for  their  own  machine  in  every  particular.  This  manufacturing 
establishment  is  the  largest  one  of  its  kind  in  the  world.  Mr. 
Dale  furnishes  all  necessary  repairs  for  all  their  machines,  and 
also  for  all  the 

OLD  CHAMPION   MACHINES, 

for  the  western  country,  and  being  a  thorough  practical  man 
in  his  business,  has  never  failed  to  give  satisfaction.  Mr.  Dale 
is  a  live,  pushing  and  energetic  business  man,  and  deserves 
much  credit  for  his  enterprise  and  the  trade  he  has  established  ; 
not  only  does  he  receive  great  credit,  but  the  people  of  our 
city  and  tributary  country  fully  realize  and  appreciate  the 
importance  of  such  a  manufacturing  and  wholesale  establish- 
ment. 


WHITELEY  HOLIDISTEEL  MOWER. 
HARVESTING   MACHINE   AND  REPAIR   ROOM, 

with  a  thirty  thousand  dollar  stock,  which  is  much  larger  and 
better  arranged  than  has  ever  been  in  this  country  before. 
*•»  Mr.  Dale  has  spared  no  pains  or  expense  to  make  this  part 
of  the  building  convenient  and  attractive.    He  not  only  does  a 


ROGERS  &  COMPANY. 

In  writing  a  review  of  the  commercial  in- 
terests of  Salt  Lake  City,  there  are  many  en- 
terprises that  come  under  notice  at  are 
speciahlly  worthy  of  mention.  In  this  con- 
nection it  is  proper  to  state  that  there  is  no 
more  potent  factor  in  the  material  advancement 
of  the  commercial  interests  of  a  city  than  a  well 
regulated  and  first-class  grocery  house.  The 
house  of  Rogers  &  Company  is  pre-eminently 
one  of  this  class.  These  gentlemen  are  all 
bright,  active,  enterprising  young  men ;  and 
after  seven  years  of  a  successful  business 
career  are  in  a  position  to  understand  the  wants 
of  the  trade.  The  establishment  was  originally 
founded  in  1884,  by  A.  Rogers,  Jr..  and  the  firm 
was  afterward  succeded  by  A.  Rogers,  Jr.,  J. 
B.  Rogers,  and  Jas.  Rogers,  the  father,  who  had 
been  in  active  business  life  in  Salt  Lake  City 
for  more  than  twenty-five  years,  retiring 
to  enjoy  in  ease  the  fruits  of  a  successful  business  career. 
Mr.  Rogers,  Sr.,  is  a  native  of  Scotland,  and  one  of  the  "old 
timers,"  and,  although  retired  from  active  participation  in 
business  life,  is  largely  interested  in  a  number  of  enterprises 
that; aid  very  materially  in  the  development  of  the  resources 
of  the  territory. 


.-   '  ".  ' 


His  BODS  are  worthy  successors,  and  have  demonstrated 
their  ability  as  business  men  by  the  successful  operation  of  one  of 
the  largest  establishments  of  its  character  in  the  city.  They 
are  located  in  an  elegant  building  in  the  business  portion  of 
the  city,  and  in  its  arrangement  is  universally  conceded  to  be 
handsome  and  adaptive.  The  firm  carries  an  average  stock, 
valued  at  $15,01)0,  consisting  of  a  general  assortment  of  fancy 
groceries  and  table  delicacies,  etc.,  etc.  This  feature 
of  their  business  is  especially  appreciated  by  the  public,  and 
has  been  the  means  of  bringing  Rogers  A  Company  the  best 
and  finest  trade  in  the  city.  Kight  assistants  are  employed, 
from  four  to  six  wagons  are  constantly  in  operation,  and  they 
do  an  annual  business  of  over  $150,000.  The  members  of  all  the 
tirra  ore  enterprising,  liberal  and  progressive  business  men, 
gentlemen  of  unimpeachable  character  and  worthy  of  all  the  pat- 
ronage they  are  receiving.  In  all  the  city  of  Salt  Lak  e.  there 
is  no  firm  that  stands  higher  in  the  estimation  of  the  public 
than  that  of  Rogers  A-  Company. 


UNION   PACIFIC  HOTEL. 

The  City  of  Suit  Lake  certainly  commands  a  position  essen- 
tially calling  for  first-class  hotel  accommodations  of  large 
capacity  and  intelligent  management.  The  house  of  which 
this  article  is  the  subject,  the  Union  Pacific  Hotel,  was  but 
recently  opened  to  the  public  by  Mr.  B.  F.  Wbittemore,  an  old 
hotel  man  of  many  years'  experience.  The  house,  situated 
opposite  U.  P.  depot,  is  a  four-story  brick  structure,  75x100 
feet  in  dimensions,  supplied  with  a  40-borse  power  engine  used 
for  heating  and  elevator  purposes,  and  is  conducted  upon  both 


UNION  I'M  II  H-  Mull  I. 

the  American  and  Knropean  plans.  It  has  ninety-four  sl<  -eping 
room*  with  a  capacity  to  accommodate  two  hundred  i 
the  dining  room  Mating  one  hundred  and  fifty  guests,  the 
entire  establishment  being  Intnl... I  by  .•],-,•( ri.-ily  and  gas, 
heated  throughout  )>y  steam,  and  water  on  every  floor.  Th- 
table  is  supplied  with  all  the  market  affords  and  the  service  is 
of  the  very  best.  In  the  «*mntrnrtiiMi  of  this  edifice,  the  best 
architectural  designs  were  employed,  including  the  latest  im- 
proved fashion  in  a  eii|x>la  from  which  Salt  Lake,  the  entire 
valley.  eU>,  may  be  viewed.  Another  pleasing  feature  of  the 
Imilii.  .live  woods  used  in  its  decoration 

ttMMCond  tl"<>r  wip««ially   being  tUHff&tH&   for   its  orna- 
m-ntHtiotiH  in  Spanish  omlar,  Ihe  third  floor  in   Oregon   yellow 
'  «  high   |M>liHh,  anil    the   fourth    floor    in    white 
nth  oil  pfiliitli.     Tli"  ln.tt>|   floor*  are  laid   in   ("ftliforniit 
red-wood   and   the   reception    rooma,  bar  room,  billiard    p«>m. 
.rksofart.     Mr.  Wliitlemore  liegan    the  Imtfl  I.IIM 
em  in  Kan  Fran •  ''.  and  ha*  nine*  b«en  continually  en- 

gaged  in  the  name  line.  He  i*  a  j>opuhir  Innillnril  nntl  in  ably 
assisted  by  hto  wife.  »i...  laic..*  it  ui-.ii  hunwlf  to  Me  that  all 
guests  are  made  comfortable;  nn.l  •••  her  influence  and  ability 
to  due  much  of  the  success  that  be  has  achieve<L 


JOHN  READING. 

In  every  city  there  are  individual  examples  of  men  whose 
large  connection  with  its  business  pursuits,  whose  prominence 
in  all  matters  of  public  enterprise,  and  whose  record  for  integ- 
rity, energy  and  industry,  made  them  object  of  note,  not  alone 
in  their  homes,  but  wherever  an  exalted  commercial  reputation 
is  recognized  and  respected. 

Few  men  at  present  engaged  in  business  in  Salt  Lake  City, 
have  been  longer  associated  with  its  mercantile  interests  than 
John  Reading.  Coming  to  the  city  from  England  thirty-seven 
years  ago  he  can  justly  l>e  considered,  one  of  the  pioneers  of 
the  Territory.  In  18(54  he  embarked  in  his  present  occupation 
of  florist  and  seedsman,  and  by  diligence  and  perseverance, 
coupled  with  strict  integrity  of  purpose,  he  has  built  up  one  of 
the  largest  trades  in  his  line  the  western  country  can  boast  of. 
The  buildings  and  grounds  necessary  to  carry  on  his  business 
occupy  a  space  of  22x50  rods,  corner  Second  East  and 
Second  South  streets,  and  include  a  large  hot  house, 
heated  by  steam  and  furnishing  employment  to  fifteen  hands, 
being  also  supplied  with  all  modern  appliances,  including  elec- 
tric light  and  other  machinery  necessary  for  the  successful 
operation  of  the  same.  The  grounds  of  Mr.  Reading,  laid  out  in 
elegant,  symmetric  design,  are  models  of  beauty  and  perfection 
in  all  the  details  to  which  they  are  adapted.  All  varieties  of 
flowers  and  plants  are  propagated  and  seeds  of  every  descirp- 
tion  are  kept  constantly  on  hand  to  supply  the  trade.  The  con- 
cern also  has  a  four  acre  block  devoted  to  the  cultivation  of 
flowers  and  eeeds,  at  Centerville,  Davis  County,  thirteen  miles 
north  of  the  city,  and  one  half  miles  east  of  the  U.  1'.  railroad. 
This  is  under  the  charge  of  his  son,  W.  H.  Reading,  and  is  a 
model  in  beauty  and  design.  The  trade  extends  to  Montana 
and  Idaho,  and  is  increasing  in  volume  yearly.  Mr.  Reading 
has  a  branch  salesroom  under  the  Utah  National  bank,  and  is 
ably  assisted  in  his  business  by  his  two  sons,  \V.  H.  and  C.  J. 
Reading,  both  of  whom  are  recognized  as  men  of  ability  in 
their  line. 

SALT  LAKE  EQUITABLE  CO-OPERATIVE 
INSTITUTION. 

The  Salt  Lake  Equitable  Co-operative  Institution,  for  the 
purpose  of  engaging  in  general  merchandising,  was  incorporated 
in  IS'.HI,  and  began  business  in  October  of  the  same  year,  with 
Mr.  Langton,  president;  Thomas  H.  Nott,  vice-president,  the 
directors  being:  Marcus  Metz,  Juo.  Scofield  Sr..  and  Francis  T. 
Bailey,  all  old  operators.  The  capital  stock  of  the  corporation 
is  $  100,000.  They  carry  a  general  stock  of  merchandise,  and 
the  enterprise  has  already  proved  a  b*on  to  the  people  of  Salt 
Lake  and  Utah.  The  institution  operates  by  an  original  plan, 
that  of  selling  goods  at  low  prices  and  allowing  a  rebate  of  five 
per  cent,  on  all  cash  purchases.  This  system  was  inaugurated 
with  a  view  to  benefit  customers  paying  cash.  It  has  proved  to  be 
very  successful,  and  has  saved  the  consumers  many  dollars.  The 
pnmpanv  occupy  a  two-story  Imilding,  2fxl40  feet  in  dimeiimous, 
atSOana  '-V  West  First  S\  South,  ami  employ  fourteen  assist- 
ants. Their  trade  amounts  from  $12,000  to  $14,000  per  month, 
and  extends  pretty  well  through  the  entire  Territory. 

Mr.   Lnngton,  the  president  and  superintendent,  came  to 

I  'tul.  in  1881,  and  eight  years  ago  founded  the  /ion's  Benefit 
Building  Society,  a  society  that  has  prospered  and  thriven  to  a 
n-miirkable  degree.     He  was  also  the  first  man  to  inaugurate 

I 1  iff.  |  ni  table  co-operative  system  in  this  community.   Mr.  Kiing 
Ion  m  a  firm  believer  in  the  success  and  great  future  in  store  for 
Salt   l,»kf.  and  is  naturally  interested  in  every  good  project  Tor 
her  benefit.    He  is  broad  and  liberal  in  bis  views,  a  public- 
spirited  business  man,  and  has  the  confidence  and  esteem  of  the 
community.     In  hia  business  he  is  ably  assist*-.!  l>y  Mr.  N..tt, 
recognized  as  a  man  of  large  commercial  iil.ilitn-t.  and  an  enter- 
prising citizen  and  gentleman.     Mr.  Nott  IK  an  experienced  ami 
thoroughly  practical  mini  in  Inn  line,  having  for  nineteen  years 
Ixwn  iu  charge  of  the  grocery  department  of  S   I'.  Teandell,  the 
oldest  honM  in  the  Territory,  and  consequently  well  ant)  amply 
qualified  for  the  position  he  now  holds. 

SALT  LAKE  HARDWARE  CO. 

There  is  probably  no  one  branch  of  trade  more  important 
in  its  relation*,  influence  and  bearing  upon  the  commerce  of  a 
city  than  the  hardware  bintinras.  The  generic  term  hardware 
includes  all  the  unclassified  nianufnctnreH  of  iron  ami 
There  are  no  distinct  specialties  in  thin  market  and  the  van.  .11- 
imliiHtrieH  and  ilcmHndit  of  thf  trade  are  fully  supplied  by  the 
pnt.-rpnw  of  the  Sail  Luke  Hardware  Co..' at  VJ  and  41  \V 
Second  South  Street.  'The  Mo<-k  carried  is  wonderfiil.com- 
plete,  including  every  article  entering  into  the  general  hard- 
wan  trade,  both  heavy  and  shelf,  made  in  the  beet  Eastern  and 


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foreign  factories  and  sold  at  the  lowest  prices.  Of  the  firms 
dealing  in  hardware  in  this  section  none  occupy  a  more  promi- 
nent position  or  conduct  their  business  with  more  enterprise 
and  intelligence.  The  present  company  is  a  successor  to  Jas. 
T.  Clasby;  it  was  incorporated  in  1889,  and  with  its  ample  facil- 
ities and  resources,  together  with  an  excellent  business  capacity, 
hiid  an  immediate  and  marked  success,  resulting  in  a  trade 
wiiich  is  steadily  increasing  each  year.  The  company's  place 
of  business  is  conveniently  located  and  consists  of  a  building 
30x247  feet  in  dimensions,  containing  16,000  square  feet  of  floor 
surface,  filled  with  a  stock  valued  at  $60,000,  embracing  mis- 
cellaneous articles  entering  into  the  trade,  general  hardware 
for  all  purposes,  builders'  and  mechanics'  tools,  miners'  and 
contractors'  supplies,  guns,  pistols,  ammunition,  fishing  tackle, 
sporting  goods  and  house  furnishing  hardware;  also  stoves, 
ranges,  tin  and  granite  ware.  A  specialty  is  made  of  tin,  sheet 
iron  und  copper  work,  furnace  work  and  sanitary  plumbing.  In 
the  prosecution  of  the  business  of  the  company  sixteen  assist- 
ants are  employed,  including  traveling  salesman,  who  can  serve 
a  large  and  prosperous  trade  in  Utah, Idaho,  Montana.Wyoming, 
Nevada  and  Colorado,  amounting  in  the  aggregate  to  nearly 
•3  200,000  per  annum.  The  officers  of  the  company  are  J.T.  Clasby, 
president,  and  B.  F.  ISauer,  secretary,  who  represent  and  control 
not  only  one  of  the  largest  establishments  of  its  character  in 
the  West,  but  one  that  compares  favorably  with  any  in  the 
country;  standing  in  the  front  rank  of  business  houses  in  re- 
gard to  the  quantity  of  its  stock,  extent  of  its  transactions,  and 
in  the  enterprising,  energetic  and  systematic  business  habits 
and  capacity  displayed  in  its  management.  The  gentlemen 
comprising  the  company  are  men  of  sterling  integrity,  noted 
for  their  business  qualifications  and  for  their  unquestioned  re- 
liability in  all  the  walks  of  life. 


D.  C.  YOUNG. 

Greece  and  Home  in  their  palmy  days  awarded  the  greatest 
dignities  and  honors  to  those  who  excelled  in  painting,  sculpture 
and  architecture.  The  Moors  were  credited  with  being  a  peo- 
ple of  unusual  refinement  and  specimens  of  their  architecture, 
which  etill  exist,  claim  the  admiration  of  lovers  of  the 
beautiful. 

The  character  of  the  public  and  private  buildings  of  a  city 
is  a  test  of  the  civilization,  refinement  and  enterprise  of  the 
people.  Among  the  list  of  accomplished  architects  in  Salt 
Lake,  I).  C.  Youug  occupies  a  leading  position.  He  is  an  ex- 
perienced and  able  man  in  his  line,  having  pursued  his  pro- 
fession for  ten  years.  He  graduated  at  the  College  of  Engineer- 
ing, Troy,  X.  Y..  in  1879,  and  followed  civil  engineering  for  two 
years,  but  abandoned  it  to  engage  in  the  profession  of  an  archi- 
tect, and  though  but  thirty-six  years  of  age,  he  has  designed  a 
number  of  noted  building  in  the  city  and  Territory,  among 
them  being  the  Hotel  Templeton,  universally  recognized  as  an 
architectural  beauty  in  every  respect.  He  also  designed  the 
lirigham  Young  academy  at  Provo,  the  Brigham  Young  college 
at  Logan,  and  the  church  building  at  Paris,  Idaho,  in  what  is 
known  as  the  Hear  Lake  Stake  of  Zion.  At  present  he  is  the 
supervising  architect  of  the  magnificent  temple  building,  which 
has  occupied  nearly  all  his  attention  during  the  past  four  years. 
He  is  the  architect  for  the  Mormon  church,  and  devotes  con- 
siderable time  to  the  designing  of  churches,  schools,  and  other 
buildings  for  the  Mormon  people.  His  business  extends  all 
throughout  the  Territory  of  Idaho  and  elsewhere,  and  his  repu- 
tation as  ao  artist  in  his  line  is  unexcelled  in  any  portion  of  the 
west.  The  very  fact  that  he  was  selected  to  supervise  the  work 
of  the  grand  and  massive  temple  structure  is  public  acknowl- 
edgement of  his  abilities,  and  a  compliment  to  his  integrity  as 
a  man.  Those  in  need  of  the  services  of  a  first-class  architect 
will  find  him  in  the  person  of  Mr.  Young,  and  they  will  also 
find  a  gentleman  with  whom  it  is  a  pleasure  to  transact  busi- 
ness. 

WEST  LAKH  &   MIDWAY  IMPROVEMENT  CO. 

Among  the  institutions  that  contribute  in  a  large  measure  to 
the  general  prosperity  of  Salt  Lake  City  there  is  none  more 
worthy  of  notice  than  the  West  Lake  &  Midway  Improvement 
Company,  of  which  E.  L.  Crow  is  president,  and  A.  M.  Wood, 
secretary.  The  business  of  the  enterprise  is  the  investment  in 
realty  for  non-residents,  the  buying  and  selling  of  real  estate, 
bonds,  securities  and  other  first-class  negotiable  paper.  The 
company  also  handles  large  property  interests  of  its  own, 
among  such  being  the  West  Lake  and  Midway  additions,  situ- 
ated on  the  Hues  of  the  Union  Pacific  and  Motor  railway  com- 
panies, and  containing  340  acres.  Many  modern  improvements 


have  been  made  on  this  desirable  property,  such  as  the  sinking 
of  artesian  wells,  graded  boulevards,  streets  and  alleys,  eto. 
The  additions  are  building  up  rapidly  on  account  of  the  value 
of  the  property,  the  same  being  within  easy  reaching  distance  of 
the  business  portion  of  the  city,  with  two  lines  of  railway 
passing  the  same,  the  cars  of  which  are  run  at  short  intervals, 
two  electric  car  lines  building  through  these  properties,  and 
to  the  further  fact  that  the  tract  is  in  every  way  very  choice 
property  as  residence  sites.  Over  2,500  lots  have  been  sold  the 
past  year,  on  the  majority  of  which  buildings  have  been  erect- 
ed or  planned'for  construction.  The  company  offers  most  lib- 
eral and  advantageous  inducements  and  guarantee  to  make 
terms  satisfactory  to  all  who  may  call  on  them  with  a  desire  to 
invest.  The  gentlemen  at  the  head  of  the  company  are  men 
of  broad,  comprehensive  views,  at  the  same  time  having  the 
interests  of  the  city  and  territory  at  heart.  The  company  is  a 
strong  one  and  fully  entitled  to  the  confidence  of  the  public. 


PARKER  &  DEPUE. 

The  lumber  business  as  much  if  not  more  than  any  other, 
admits  of  limitless  opportunities  for  the  exercise  of  judgment 
in  buying,  and  as  close  buying  enables  a  dealer  to  meet  cur- 
rent prices  and  still  retain  a  margin  of  profit,  the  merchant 
that  is  on  the  alert  in  this  respect  is  bound  to  gain  and  hold 
his  full  share  of  patronage.  Salt  Lake  City  has  in  the  firm  of 
Parker  &  Depne,  with  office  and  yard  at  corner  of  Second 
South  and  Third  West  streets,  lumber  dealers  who  are  not  only 
highly  successful  in  business,  and  keep  in  stock  all  kinds  and 
grades  of  lumber,  but  are  prompt  in  filling  orders.  Their  long 
and  diversified  experience  enables  them  to  take  advantage  of 
the  rise  and  fall  in  prices  and  supply  the  lumber  demand  of 
this  city  and  territory  with  dispatch  and  satisfaction. 

Parker  &  Depue  is  an  incorporated  company,  with  F. 
L.  Parker,  president,  and  D.  A.  Depue,  secretary  and 
treasurer.  The  capital  stock  is  stated  at  836,000,  and 
annual  business,  which  amounts  to  over  8100,000,  is 
constantly  increasing.  The  trade  in  all  parts  of  Utah  is  sup- 
plied from  their  yards,  where  may  be  found  a  complete  stock 
of  hard  woods  such  as  walnut,  oak,  ash,  cherry,  gum,  sycamore 
ete.,  as  well  as  a  large  quantity  of  common  lumber,  and  a  full 
stock  of  rustic  siding,  T.  and  G.  flooring,  lath,  shingles,  East, 
lake  doors  and  finish,  blocks,  etc.  Imported  and  Ameri  can 
cements  and  building  papers  may  also  be  procured  of  this 
firm;  in  fact  every  thing  that  comes  within  the  province  of  the 
lumber  dealer  is  always  in  stock.  Mr.  Parker  is  originally 
from  Abilene,  Kan.,  and  familiar  with  the  business  in  detail, 
while  Mr.  Depue  has  had  five  years'  experience  in  the  handling 
of  lumber  and  lumber  products,  and  is  a  young  man,  enterpris- 
ing and  of  progressive  ideas,  with  a  thorough  business  edu- 
cation. 

Mr.  Kelsey.the  senior  member  of  the  firm,  has  been  engaged 
in  the  lumbering  trade  for  the  past  ten  years,  and  ranks  high  in 
the  estimation  of  all  who  know  him. 

The  firm  is  noted  for  its  liberal  terms,  low  prices  and  hon- 
orable business  methods. 


DR.  DANIEL  C.  LEEKA. 

The  practitioners  of  the  city  in  their  character  reflect  the 
general  worth  of  the  community.  Salt  Lake  City  may  lay 
claim  to  being  fortune  and  merited  deserts  in  this  respect,  as 
the  professions  are  represented  by  energetic,  able  and  con- 
scientious men  of  the  younger  school.  In  the  dental  field  a 
name  prominently  identified  with  success  is  that  of  Dr.  D.  C. 
Leeka,  who  has  made  wonderful  progress  in  the  practice  of  his 
chosen  profession.  Dr.  Leeka  was  born  in  Indiana,  twenty-three 
years  ago.  His  early  education  was  derived  from  a  preceptor  in 
Cincinnati,  after  which  he  studied  dentistry  and  was  admit- 
ted to  practice  in  1885.  During  his  career  he  has  been  associated 
with  Dr.  De  Johns,  of  Cincinnati,  and  with  Dr.  D  wight  Danville, 
Illinois,  and  has  during  the  term  of  his  service  in  Salt  Lake 
City  been  in  a  general  dental  practice,  and  receiving  the  full- 
est recognition  and  patronage.  His  parlors  are  conveniently 
located  at  26  West  Second  South  street,  and  are  tastefully  fur- 
nished, while  his  work  is  and  has  been  uniformly  satisfactory. 
The  gentleman  is  still  unmarried  and  in  the  practice  of  his  pro- 
fession has  thus  far  found  it  unnecessary  to  appeal  to  political 
or  fraternal  affiliation  to  aid  him  in  furthering  the  business  in 
which  merit  has  already  firmly  established.  He  is  thoroughly 
acquainted  with  all  branches  of  his  chosen  art,  from  the  lowest 
to  the  highest,  and  the  hosts  of  friends  he  has  made  since  com- 
ing here  rsjoice  at  his  success. 


H.  A.  TUCKETT. 

The  manufacture  of    candies    and  confections   has  in  the 
past  few  years   assumed  wonderful   proportions;    in  fact,  has 
become  one  of   the  chief    industries  of  the  nation.    In  Suit 
Lake  there  are  several  industries  of  this  kind,  but  the  11.  A 
Tucket  t  Candy  Co.  is  the  largest  in  the  territory.     It  was  in- 
corporated in  1889,  although  the  house  has  been  in  operation 
for  ten    years,  and  deals  in  candies,  nuts,  figs,  dates,  confec- 
tions, paper  bags,  twine,  etc.,  also  being  sole 
agents    for    Fritz   Brae,    fine  cigars.    The 
establishment    manufactures  for  the  trade 
only,    and     does      a      business    covering 
the    Territories     and      States     of     t'tuli, 
Nevada,    Wyoming,    Montana,   Idaho  and 
Colorado.     The  machinery  of  the  plant  is 
driven   by  an   engine  of     20- horse  power, 
while  the  equipments  and  appointments  of 
the  plant  itself  are  full,  complete  and  appli- 
cable.     The  premises  occupied  at  850  E. 
1st   South,  are  30x100  feet  in   dimensions, 
and  with  improvements  completed  will  cover 
an  area  of  10x20  rods.    A  force  of  forty-two 
experienced  and  expert  operatives  are  em- 
ployed and  the  annual  business  is  quoted  at 
$150,000.   The  officers  are:  H.  A.  Tuckett, 
president;  Bird  Murphy,  vice  president,  and 
Chas.  Livingston,  secretary   and    treasurer, 
all    men    of     acknowledged  business  abil- 
ity and  prominent  in  the  City.    Mr.  Tnckett, 
originally  from    St.  Louis,  has   resided   in 
Utah  for  thirty-seven  years  and  may  there- 
fore be  justly  regarded  as  one  of  Salt  Lake's 
pioneers.    Messrs.  Livingston  and  Murphy 
were  born     in    Salt    Lake    City  and    are 
deeply  interested  in  all  that  appertains  to 
her  welfare. 

The  company  has  secured  a  tract  of  land 
near  the  P.  K.  K.  depot,  upon  which  it  is 
erecting  a  new  five  story  brick  factory,  a 
portion  of  which  is  already  completed.  This 
improvement  on  the  part  of  the  company 
is  made  necessary  by  the  steady  increase  of 
business,  and  will  prove  an  ornament  to  that 
portion  of  the  city,  as  also  a  monument  to  the  enterprise  of 
its  promoters  and  builders. 


F.   AUERBACH  BROS. 

The  establishment  of  K.  Auerbach  Bros,  is  a  leading  one  in  the 
dry-goods  trade,  and  has  been  brought  to  a  high  standard  in 
all  its  departments.  It  was  founded  in  1864,  by  Messrs.  I  H 
&  S.  H.  Auerbach,  the  present  proprietors,  on  a  comparatively 
small  scale,  which  has  increased  to  such  an  extent  that  the 
house  at  the  present  time  handles  an  average  stock  of  $!2>">o,()0o, 
and  does  an  annual  business  of  over  $500,000,  their  trade  cov- 


TIII-:  H.  ATU 


O.Ml'AM 


SIERRA   NEVADA  LUMBER  CO. 

The  lumber  industries  of  Utah,  and  especially  of  Salt  Lake 
City,  are  among  the  many  influential  factors  that  go  to  make 
up  it*  progress  and  development.  The  Sierra  Nevada  Lumber 
Company  is  one  of  the  "pioneer"  industries  in  Salt  Lake,  having 
been  established  in  1871,  and  incorporated  in  1887  with  the 
present  management.  The  average  amount  of  stock  carried 
range*  from  $50,000  to  $75,000  and  the  annual  amount  of  busi- 
ness transacted  toots  up  the  enormous  sum  of  $350,000.  The 
number  of  men  employed  is  thirty-five  and  the  trade  of  the 
company  extends  through  Utah,  Idaho,  Nevada,  and  Wyoming. 
The  plant  occupies  three  hundred  and  fifty  square  rods,  and  is 
opposite  the  U.  P.  freight  depot.  The  office  and  lumber  yard 
face  the  depot,  with  the  planing  mill  and  another  yard  in  rear 
facing  on  West  South  Temple  street,  thereby  making  an  "L." 
A  forty  hone-power  engine  furnishes  the  motive  power  for  run- 
ning the  mill,  which  ia  supplied  with  all  the  most  modern 
approved  machinery.  The  company  carries  a  large  and  com- 
plete line  of  lumber,  laths,  shingles,  doors,  windows,  blinds, 
mouldings,  frames,  wood  pumps;  walnut,  oak,  aah.  cherry  and 
Spanish  cedar  woods.  They  also  make  a  specialty  of  stair  luul.  1- 
ing,  mantels,  store  fronts,  counters  in  hard  or  soft  woods,  and 
do  mill  work  to  order  in  all  its  branches.  The  officers  <>f  the 
corporation  are:  T  U  Jones,  president,  and  S.  .1.  Lynn,  superin- 
tendent, secretary  and  treasurer.  The  president,  Mr.  Jones,  in 
one  of  the  most  prominent  financial  and  commercial  men  in 
the  city,  being  the  well-known  banker  and  connected  with 
various  enterprise*  of  a  character  to  promote  the  beet  interests 
of  the  city.  Theraperiiitenileut,  Mr.  Lynn,  is  a  man  occupying 
a  leading  position  among  the  ImnneM  men  of  Utah  and  : 
nected  with  a  number  of  imluMtrien  that  are  of  much  influence 
in  promoting  and  building  up  the  country.  He  is  a  practical 
man  in  the  line  of  hm  avocation  and  thoroughly  understands  all 
the  details  of  the  same.  He  is  highly  esteemed  Mid  regarded 
by  all  who  know  him;  is  a  silent  partner  in  Jnnen  A-  (  o.'s  bank, 
iin. I.  in  connection  with  Mr.  .loin*,  proprietor  of  the  Nevada 
Lumber  Company,  also  the  property  on  which  it  is  situated. 


eriug  the  territories  of  Utah,  Idaho,  and  parts  of  Montana, 
Wyoming  and  Nevada.  The  establishment  is  located  at  1  It  to 
148  Main  St.,  in  a  large  three-story  brick  structure,  44xl!K)  feet, 
and  is  occupied  entirely  by  the  firm  for  the  transaction  of  its 
enormous  trade.  In  the  prosecution  of  the  business  fifty  em- 
ployes are  constantly  engaged. 

The  Auerbach  Bros,  are  natives  of  Germany,  but  have  been 
citizens  of  this  country  for  many  years,  and  are  men  of  great 
business  ability  and  force  of  character.  Mr.  F.  II  Auerbach  is 
one  of  the  regents  of  the  Deseret  University,  and  one  of  the 
best  known  men  in  the  Territory.  The  Anerbach  Bros., 
although  yet  in  the  prime  of  vigorous  manhood,  have  made  a 
record  of  business  success,  and  gained  a  position  second  to 
none  among  the  men  of  commerce  in  the  city  of  their  adoption, 
iiml  who  furnish  an  encouraging  example  to  those  who  are  but 
entering  on  the  straggle  of  life.  The  commercial  history  of 
Salt  Lake  has  produced  but  few  examples  of  success  so  marked 
and  substantial  as  that  furnished  by  their  career,  ami  among 
the  enterprises  representing  the  vigor  ami  life  of  t'tah's  com- 
mercial industries  this  one  is  of  the  most  distinctive  character. 

MBS.  H.  CHRISTY. 

For  the  benefit  of  our  lady  readers,  we  will  introduce  this 
estimable  lady,  who  occupies  an  important  position  in  her  pro- 
fession, being  riH-ngnized  as  tin*  leading  fashionable  milliner  of 
this  city,  located  at  81  West  First  South  street.  Her 
patronage  is  very  extensive  among  the  wealthy  class  of  the 
city,  who  are  not  slow  to  recognize  true  merit  She  sees  to  it 
that  the  ladies  of  Salt  Lake  are  enabled  to  dress  in  the  latest 
styles  which  appear  in  the  fashionable  centers  of  the  Kast 
Her  stock  also  comprises  a  line  of  less  e\i- -IIM\«  goods,  yet 
Hiich  IIH  are  in  perfect  tasU»,  and  which  are  demanded  liy  those 
who  do  not  wish  the  more  costly  iim>orte<l  goods.  She  also 
carne«i  a  tine  line  of  rihltons.  feathers,  flowers,  shapes  and  trim- 
mings of  all  kinds  at  prices  that  make  eren  her  competitor* 
marvel. 

I'.nongh  has  been  said  to  convince  our  lady  readers  that  i: 
they  are  in  need  of  fashionable  wearing  apparel  they  should 
ceJl  upon  Mrs.  Christy.  They  will  find  her  a  lady  of  culture 
and  refinement,  whose  every  effort  is  directed  toward  the  main- 
taining for  her  establishment  the  reputation  as  leader. 


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J.  H.  WATTS. 

Utah  is  preeminently  a  mining  country.  Agriculture  is  an 
established  industry,  but  it  is  from  mining  that  the  most  speedy 
und  substantial  returns  are  expected.  In  such  a  state  of 
affairs,  it  is  wise  to  consider  the  facilities  employed  in  the 
development  of  mining  and  mining  industries.  Among  the 
enterprises  organized  for  the  purposes  indicated  is  the  Tintic 
Mining  and  Milling  Company,  represented  in  Salt  Lake  by  the 
gentleman  whose  name  heads  this  sketch,  located  at  9  West 
2ad  South  street.  The  company  was  incorporated  in  1890, 
with  the  following  officers  :  President,  0.  N.  Kae ;  Vice-Presi- 
dent, J.  P.  Sears  ;  Treasurer,  J.  H.  Watts ;  Secretary,  J.  H. 
Bowdle,  and  who,  with  J.  H.  McGhan,  from  the  board  of  direc- 
tors. Tne  capital  stock  was  fixed  at  700,000  shares  of  81  each. 
The  property  owned  and  operated  by  the  company  is  situated 
in  Silver  City,  Juab  county,  in  the  Tmtic  mining  district,  and 
has  been  worked  for  a  dozen  years.  Since  the  company  took 
possession  it  has  sunk  a  shaft  117  feet ;  another  shaft  fifty  feet 
down  has  been  worked  by  former  owners,  from  which  ship- 
ments have  been  made,  amounting  to  $27,000  in  value.  The 
company  has  invested  in  a  steam  power  hoist,  and  employs 
twenty  to  twenty-five  men,  the  average  pay-roll  being  $2,000  a 
month.  The  character  of  the  ore  removed  is  porphyry  which 
will  assay  14.450.  A  shipment  was  made  in  1890,  to  the  Mingo 
smelter,  which  showed  8  per  cent,  lead  and  67.1  ounces  of 
silver,  with  .13  ounces  of  gold.  A  second  shipment  showed 
3.5  per  cent,  of  lead,  96.3  ounces  of  silver,  and  the  same  amount 
of  gold  as  in  the  preceding  consignment.  This  property  is 
valuable  for  working  and  the  company  finds  it  pays  to  keep 
things  moving,  the  output  being  abundantly  commensurate 
with  the  cost  of  operation,  leaving  a  handsome  percentage  for 
profit.  Utah  mines  are  good  property  and  the  Tintic  district  is 
known  to  miners  everywhere  as  particularly  rich  and  consist- 
ent in  its  output  with  the  number  of  good  paying  mines  con- 
stantly increasing  over  those  which  have  been  worked  out.  It 
is  a  country  where  the  investment  of  a  very  little  money  is 
bound  to  result  well,  if  placed  in  the  hands  of  an  established 
industry.  The  grade  of  ore  coming  from  the  Tintic  Mining  and 
Milling  Company's  property  will  be  seen  to  be  very  good;  in 
fact  much  superior  to  the  majority  of  mines  which  are  being 
operated  as  certain  enrichers  of  stockholders,  even  now. 


T.  J.  ANGELL  LUMBER  COMPANY. 

In  all  cities  noted  for  enterprise  and  progress  in  commercial 
affairs  and  growth  in  population,  there  are  no  more  efficient  and 
substantial  contributors  toward  those  desirable  ends  than 
branches  of  industry  connected  with  the  building  interest. 
Through  their  enterprise,  exertions  and  the  practical  knowledge 
of  the  proprietors,  cities  are  built,  adorned  and  made  attractive. 
In  growing  cities  like  Salt  Lake  men  who  are  conversant  with 
lumber  business,  practically  acquainted  with  its  details,  and 
withal,  energetic,  determined  and  industrious,  are  valuable 
acquisitions  to  its  trade  and  aids  to  its  progress.  Such  men  are 
the  members  of  the  T.  J.  Angell  Lumber  Company,  possessing,  as 
they  do,  a  practical  knowledge  of  the  business  in  all  its  depart- 
ments, a  knowledge  acquired  by  long  connection  with  the 
Lumber  trade  of  Salt  Lake  City.  The  business  was  started  in 
1889,  by  A  ngell  Bros.,  the  present  firm  succeeding  them  in 
September,  1891.  The  grounds  occupied  at  625  State  St.,  are 
129x165  feet  in  dimensions,  on  which  are  located  their  office  and 
yards.  The  stock  carried  is  valued  about  $20,000,  and  includes 
all  kinds  of  lumber,  laths,  shingles,  fence  posts,  etc.  They 
also  carry  a  full  line  of  builders'  hardware.  Their  trade 
extends  all  over  Utah,  and  foots  up  the  handsome  sum  of 
880,000  per  annum,  a  good  showing  for  a  firm  which  has  been 
in  business  but  two  years.  Fifteen  hands  are  kept  constantly 
busy  receiving,  delivering  and  shipping.  Socially  and  in  busi- 
ness affairs  these  gentlemen  well  deserve  the  respect  accorded 
them.  Possessing  the  qualities  which  go  to  make  up  cultured 
intelligence  and  honorable  business  men— character  and  repu- 
tation— it  could  not  be  otherwise. 

GEO.  M.  CANNON. 

Among  those  operative  industries  which  contribute  most 
directly  to  the  prosperity  of  growing  cities  and  towns,  there 
are  none  whose  influence  and  energy  are  more  worthy  of 
recognition  than  those  of  the  dealer  in  real  estate.  Prominent 
among  the  busir.ees  men  of  this  class  in  Salt  Lake  stands  Mr. 
Geo.  M.  Cannon,  who  began  operations  in  1886  in  company 
with  his  brother,  John  M.  Cannon.  The  latter,  however, 
shortly  after  the  formation  of  the  firm,  entered  the  law  depart- 


ment of  the  University  of  Michigan  at  Ann  Arbor,  where  he 
graduated,  and  is  now  one  of  the  rising  young  attorneys  of  bait 
Lake,  and  interested  with  his  brother  in  the  ownership  of  some 
valuable  realty  in  that  city,  Mr.  G.  M.  Cannon,  in  addition  to 
handling  real  estate  on  commission,  being  a  large  realty  owner 
himself.  He  is  the  principal  owner  of  Forest  Dale  addition  to 
Salt  Lake,  one  of  the  finest  suburb  tracts  of  land  in  the  West, 
and  the  largest  addition  southeast  of  Liberty  Park.  Together 
with  his  association,  Mr.  Cannon  was  instrumental  in  securing 
the  extension  of  the  lines  of  the  rapid  transit  company  to  tl 
addition,  the  contract  with  the  railway  company  requiring  the 
latter  to  build  their  track  to  Mr.  Cannon's  property,  and  furnish 
a  continuous  service  at  a  minumum  rate  of  fare  for  twenty 
years,  the  latter  paying  therefor  a  bonus  of  $21,000  to  the 
railroad  company.  Northeast  of  this  property  and  on  the  same 
line  of  railway  lies  the  Perkins  Boulevard  addition,  also  owned 
by  Mr.  Cannon,  and  of  which  he  has  already  disposed  of 
a  large  number  of  lots,  the  sales  from  the  same  amounting  to  875,- 
000  in  six  months.  These  additions  are  admirably  located,  and 
are  among  the  most  desirable  properties  in  the  city  for  residence 
purposes.  They  are  situated  high  and  dry  above  the  level  of  the 
surrounding  tracts,  covered  in  many  cases  with  beautiful  shad< 
trees  convenient  and  accessible  to  business  by  means  of  the  Kapid 
Transit  railway,  and  destined  to  be  a  favorite  dwelling  place  for 
the  home  loving  people  of  Salt  Lake.  He  also  loans  eastern 
capital  and  is  well  known  throughout  the  Territory  as  a  safe  reli- 
able man  with  whom  to  do  business.  He  was  County  Recorder 
for  six  years  and  during  his  term  of  office  acquainted  himself 
with  locations,  titles  and  values,  a  knowledge  of  which  has  been 
very  useful  to  him  in  his  present  business.  Mr.  Cannon  has 
the  esteem  and  confidence  of  the  business  men  and  citizens  o 
Salt  Lake,  and  his  judgment  on  real  estate  and  other  invest 
ments,  is  considered  sound. 

CABTHEY  &  DUMBECK. 

Simultaneous  with  the  erection  of  many  new  and  costly 
buildings  now  going  up  in  Salt  Lake  City,  the  various  lines  of 
business  brought  into  play  in  their  construction  and  equip- 
ment are  being  established  and  perfected.  As  this  development 
continues  and  the  buildings  are  constructed  higher  and  hud- 
dled closer  together,  the  necessity  for  improved  sanitary 
arrangements,  water  supply,  heating  apparatus,  etc.,  is 
redoubled.  The  past  few  years  have  witnessed  wonderful 
strides  in  the  direction  of  a  better  sanitary  system  for  populous 
cities,  and  the  men  whose  business  it  is  to  make  provision  for 
the  removal  of  refuse  in  buildings  constructed  according  to 
modern  ideas  must  adopt  and  be  prepared  to  include  the  latest 
improved  arrangements  for  this  purpose. 

Salt  Lake  City  is  building  a  splendid  foundation  in  this 
respect.  All  of  her  largest  and  best  buildings  are  being  fitted 
with  every  available  improvement  designed  for  comfort  or  con- 
venience, and  the  plumber  is  an  important  factor  in  securing 
this  end. 

The  firm  of  Carthey  &  Dumbeck  is  among  the  foremost  in 
its  line,  and  provided  with  plumbers  and  steam-fitters  able  to 
perform  their  work  as  thoroughly  and  satisfactorily  as  any 
concern  of  the  kind  in  the  United  States.  The  firm,  some  time 
since  succeeded  to  the  business  of  Igo  &  Carthey,  long  estab- 
lished in  Salt  Lake  City,  and  maintain  the  highest  reputation 
for  skill  and  reliability. 

They  are  located  at  No.  302  South  West  Temple  street, 
occupying  a  building  16x42,  with  a  warehouse  to  the  rear  20x25 
feet  in  dimensions  and  well  equipped. 

The  gentlemen  composing  the  firm  are  skilled  workmen, 
thoroughly  experienced,  and  fully  prepared  to  execute  contracts 
requiring  the  exercise  of  professional  skill  and  first-class  work. 

During  the  past  year  their  business  amounted  to  more  than 
$25,000,  emphasizing  their  reputation  as  faithful  and  responsi- 
ble artisans,  deserving  of  the  full  measure  of  confidence  they 
enjoy,  and  their  ability  to  respond  to  requisitions  made  upon 
their  services  promptly  and  satisfactorily. 


JOSEPH  WM.  TAYLOR.  . 

The  natural  desire  is  strong  in  the  hearts  of  loving  friends 
and  relatives  to  pay  the  last  sad  tribute  of  love  and  respect  to  the 
dear  departed  in  as  gentle,  appropriate  and  refined  manner  as 
possible,  the  final  details  of  which  are  generally  left  to  the  un- 
dertaker. In  the  City  of  Salt  Lake  there  is  no  man  better 
qualified  to  fill  this  position  than  Joseph  Wm.  Taylor,  under- 
taker and  embalmer.  Mr.  Taylor  has  had  an  experience  of 
twenty-seven  years  in  the  business,  and  is  therefore  amply 


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qualified  for  all  the  peculiar  requirements  of  the  same.  His 
stablishnient  occupies  a  two-story  brick  building  at  21  and  23 
South  West  Temple  Street,  provided  with  all  conveniences, 
including  telephone  service,  and  his  business  extends  to  all 
points  in  Utah  and  Idaho.  His  stock  is  large  and  varied,  and 
his  line  of  metallic  caskets,  burial  cases,  shrouds  and  robes  is 
second  to  none  in  the  West.  His  hearses  are  among  the  most 
elegant  in  the  city;  his  assistants  are  well  trained,  polite  and 
respectful,  and  the  establishment  is  complete  in  all  its  details 


and  merit  in  the  mercantile  ranks,  and  is  highly  regarded  and 
esteemed  by  an  extensive  circle  of  friends  -throughout  the  city 
and  Territory. 

C.  O.  VALENTINE  &  CO. 

Prominent  among  the  new  enterprises  of  Salt  Lake  C'itv  the 
irm  of  \  Hlentine  A  Co.,  wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in'lish 
oysters,  fruits,  game,  etc.,  occupy  a  leading  position.  The  firm 
has  a  convenient  and  well-equipped  building,  No.  54  Market 


1*1 

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WAHATTII 


of  the  sucee**  Mr.  Taylor  ha*  achieved  is  due  to  hi* 
estimable  character,  refine*!  nature  and  oourteoui  deportment 
a*  also  hi*  bnsine**  qualification*.  As  wonld  naturally  be 
inferred  Mr.  Taylor'*  refined  ta*te*  incline  him  to  the  *el 
and  purchase  of  the  highest  grade*  of  good*  in  hi*  line,  at  the 
*am«  time  keeping  cheaper  bnt  well-chosen  good*  for  *nch  of 
«  patron*  a*  cannot  afford  to  indulge  their  more  expensive 


No  undertaker  of  the  present  day  would  flunk  of  Hiking  the 
patronage  of  the  puhlir  without  the  ability  to  nerve  them  with 
It  £'°*f  •Ppr"T<%<1  •»«'  •cientiflc  prooM*  of  embalming. 
Mr.  Taylor  having  availed  himself  of  every  advantage  in  the 
aoquiMtion  of  thin  ditlicHlt  science  in  prepared  to  give  the  public 
tbe  benefit  of  hm  (kill  with  the  a**uranoe  of  nalmfurtory  result*. 
H*  WM  horn  in  Halt  Lake  City.  i.  .  gentleman  well  and  faror- 
•bly  known  all  over  lit*  Territory,  a  man  of  recognized  worth 


.  SAI.r  I.VKK  CITY. 

Row,  West  First  South  Street,  and  keep  a  constant  supply  of 
fresh  good*  on  hand.  They  receive  daily  fresh  oysters  from 
Baltimore  and  New  York,  extensively  handling  the  celebrated 
"Crown"  mill  "Slnel.r  brand*,  pronounced  by  epicure*  to  be 
of  a  very  sujHTior  quality1  They  receive  flab  fresh  from  the 
lake*  and  *t  reams  of  California  and  Wi*oon*in,  and  are  in  daily 
receipt  c.f  all  kinds  of  game  and  fruit  in  season,  a  specialty 
iwing  made  of  the  beet  good*.  Hy  this  means  they  bare  Imilt 
up  a  large  and  inoifMing  trade,  and  will,  in  lhc'ne«r  future, 
o|wn  H  bnaoh  •fUbliabBMOl  at  UK-li-n.  Mr.  Valentine  is 
from  WIM -onwn.  while  Mr.  Sears  claims  Ohio  as  hi*  native 

I'1' """'  "f  these  gentlemen  •refine  business  men,  poenes- 

>•>  j'"in »t.  an. I  fully  alive  to  the  «;.i,-    ..r  the  trade  to 

which  they  minister.  They  are  men  of  enterprise  and  energy, 
and  po*ee**all  tbe  qualification*  indispensable  to  success  in 
ooounercuu  life. 


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SHELLEY  &  BURCKHARTT. 

The  Messrs.  Shelley  ABurckhartt  have  opened  up  one  of  the 
most  unique  show  rooms  in  the  country,  at  221  South  Main 
sfreet.  The  apartment  is  22x60  feet  in  size,  with  every  con- 
venience and  equipment  for  an  advantageous  display  ot  their 
respective  lines.  Their  business  is  collecting  and  disposing  of 
the  most  beautiful,  rare,  and  wonderful  specimens  of  quartz, 
mineral  petrifactions,  jewels,  furs  and  curios  ;  also  manufactur- 
ing them  into  tasteful,  and  attractive  articles.  1 1  has  been  difficult 
at  times  to  convince  many  visitors  that  gems  and  stones  of 
variegated  beauty  and  great  value  were  indigenous  to  Utah. 
But  this  is  being  gradually  overcome  and  not  only  do  the 
gems  and  precious  stones  further  on  described  astonish,  but 
the  birds,  skins,  and  furs,  exhibited  by  the  firm  are  sources  of 
wonder  and  admiration.  One  of  the  wall  adornments  is  said 
be  among  the  finest  specimens  of  grizzly  bear  skins  ever  exhib- 
ited. It  measures  nine  feet  by  six  one  half  feet  and  is  in  a 
state  of  perfect  preservation.  It  was  taken  from  one  of  the 
largest  bears  ever  killed  in  Utah.  Its  dead  weight  was  1,420 
lt)s.,  at  the  time  of  its  capture  in  the  Diamond  mountains. 
Perhaps  the  most  curious  and  unique  as  well  as  beautiful  con- 
binations  of  art  and  nature  in  their  collections,  is  a  feather 
or  bird-skin  robe,  the  production  of  natives  of  Patagonia, 
South  America,  and  containing  in  its  wonderful  make  up,  the 
skius  of  over  three  hundred  birds.  It  was  brought  here  at 
great  expense  and  it  is  said  to  be  the  only  one  of  the  kind  in 
the  United  States.  They  also  have  a  large  display  of  beautiful 
and  costly  furs  both  native  and  imported,  and  their  jewelry 
cases  are  replete  with  gems  and  jewels,  the  beauty  of  which 
together  with  the  reasonable  terms  upon  which  they  can  be 
purchased  are  matters  of  surprise.  The  rocky  mountain  agate 
in  every  variety,  highly  polished  and  made  into  a  thousand 
elegant  and  useful  articles,  the  onyx  with  all  its  beautiful 
shade  and  tints,  is  found  there,  its  highly  polished  faces  resolved 
into  things  of  beauty  to  prove  a  joy  to  many  forever. 

The  Utah  topaz  may  be  found  in  many  stores  in  the  city 
but  Messrs.  Shelley  &  Burckhartt  appear  to  have  been  for- 
tunate in  obtaining  a  most  beautiful  assortment  of  these  prec- 
ious gems.  They  are  of  unusual  size  and  in  every  known  tint. 
The  ruby,  another  of  Utah's  gems,  so  plentiful  that  it  is  said 
"  they  can  be  shoveled  up  out  of  the  creekbeds,"  can  be  found 
possessing  beautiful  colors  and  well  cut,  in  this  house  of  gems . 
Garnets  of  great  size  and  value  are  also  kept  in  stock  and 
although  no  pearls  are  known  to  have  been  grown  in  Utah,  a  fine 
quality  of  crystal,  resembling  the  genuine  diamond  so  nearly 
that  only  the  experienced  lapidary  can  distinguish  them,  is 
obtainable.  In  addition  to  these  Shelley  &  Burckhartt,  carry 
a  superior  collection  of  Utah  diamonds  and  invoices  of 
another  gem  beauty  that  the  great  "  Rockies "  boast  of, 
emerald,  aquamarine.  This  is  prized  very  highly,  especially  by 
ladies,|on  account  of  its  diamond-like  quality  of  retaining  its  bril- 
liancy by  lamp  light;  they  are  mostly  in  green  shades,  but 
some  times  of  a  beautiful  blue.  The  sapphire,  the  ancient  name 
of  which  was  "llyacinthus,"on  account  of  its  resembling  the 
beautiful  blue  of  that  Hower,  is  also  to  be  found,  together 
with  the  carbuncle,  perhaps  one  of  the  most  brilliant  of 
gems,  it  belongs  to  the  same  family  as  the  garnet,  the 
"pyrope,"  and  is  found  among  the  jewels  of  kings  and  queens. 
Their  collections  are  very  fascinating,  not  only  naked  gems 
but  the  ingenious  work  exhibited  in  the  very  numerous  vari- 
ety of  articles  they  are  worked  into.  One  very  pretty  thing  is 
the  pure  spar  of  carbonate  or  pure  sulphite  of  lime,  made  up 
into  necklaces,  paper  knives,  jewel  boxes,  etc;  the  agate  sar- 
donyx and  onyx,  made  into  jewel  boxes,  penholders  and  other 
beautiful  and  useful  things  that  one  must  see  to  fully  appre- 
ciate and  believe. 

The  Messrs.  Shelley  &  Burckhartt  are  gentlemen  accomp- 
lished in  the  profession  in  which  they  have  many  years  expe- 
rience. Their  collection  is  complete  and  their  business  methods 
inspire  confidence  and  admiration. 


SEARS  &  JEREMY  CO. 

With  the  rapid  growth  and  increase  of  population  in  Utah, 
the  business  of  flour,  produce  and  grain,  has  largely  increased 
throughout  the  Territory,  and  the  transactions  of  some  firms 
engaged  in  this  line  of  trade,  are  enormous  in  volume,  especi- 
ally is  this  the  case  in  Salt  Lake,  in  proof  of  which  it  is  only  nec- 
essary to  cite  the  public  to  the  firm  of  Sears  &  Jeremy  Com- 
pany, wholesale  and  retail  dealers  in  flour,  produce,  grain,  seeds 
and  provisions.  The  enterprise  is  one  of  the  oldest  in  its 
character  in  the  city,  having  been  founded  fourteen  years 
ago  by  Mr.  Isaac  Sears,  becoming  incorporated  in  1891, 


with  Isaac  Seaars,  president  and  manager ;  C.  H.  Spence  r 
vice-president ;  Thos.  E.  Jeremy,  treasurer,  and  O.  E.  Silver- 
wood,  secretary.  The  above  gentlemen,  together  with  Isaac 
M.  Wardell  and  Ethan  J.  Jeremy,  comprise  the  board  of  direc- 
tors, all  of  whom  are  old  residents,  and  well  and  favorably 
known  throughout  the  Territory.  The  office  and  salesroom  of 
the  company  are  at  No.  60,  First  South  West  street,  while  their 
larger  warehouse  is  located  near  the  railroad  track.  The  cor- 
poration, besides  handling  large  shipments  of  grain,  hay  and  gar- 
den seeds  annually,  are  agents  for  the  Ogden  Mill  and  Elevator 
flour,  said  to  be  the  finest  in  the  market.  The  company  has  a 
capital  stock  of  850,000  and  does  an  annual  business  of  $250,- 
000,  which  is  an  enormous  sum  for  one  firm,  when  the  fact  is 
taken  into  consideration  that  their  trade  is  confined  to  Utah 
alone.  All  the  officers  and  directors,  are  prominent  men  in  the 
city,  the  treasurer,  Mr.  Thos.  E.  Jeremy,  having  formerly  been 
a  member  of  the  city  council.  Both  the  latter  and  the  presi- 
dent, Mr.  Sears,  are  largely  interested  in  sheep  raising;  also  in 
other  enterprises  that  tend  to  develop  the  country,  and  are 
thorough  enterprising  business  men,  having  the  welfare  of  their 
city  always  in  view.  In  all  respects  the  members  of  this 
corporation  have  achieved  an  elevated  position  and  are  worthy 
representatives  of  the  commercial  interests  of  Salt  Lake. 

MeELWEE,  PIERCE    &    GODDARD   AND    WEST- 
ERN SCHOOL  FURNISHING  CO. 

"  Necessity,"  it  is  said,  "  is  the  mother  of  invention,"  and 
"demand  the  regulator  of  trade."  And  when  the  Territory  of 
Utah  and  the  surrounding  states  and  territories  began  to  be 
thickly  settled,  the  people,  recognizing  the  value  of  fine  educa- 
tional facilities,  commenced  at  once  to  organize  and  equip  with 
all  the  latest  facilities  numerous  schools,  until  now,  as  will  be 
seen  by  reference  to  the  statistics  on  the  schools  of  Utah,  that  it 
possesses  the  largest,  most  numerous,  and  successful  schools 
of  any  State  in  the  Union  of  equal  size  or  number  of  inhabit- 
ants. In  1880,  A.  M.  NcElwee,  realizing  the  demand  and 
necessity  of  a  business  house  which  made  a  specialty  of  these 
lines,  became  the  founder  of  the  respective  firms  whose  names 
head  this  article  ;  since  that  time  the  enterprise  has  steadily 
increased.  The  firm  is  at  present  composed  of  A.  M.  McElwee, 
W.  S.  Pierce  and  B.  Goddard,  and  is  located  at  510  and  511 
Constitution  building,  where  they  occupy  two  large  and  com- 
modious rooms,  one  of  which  is  used  as  an  office  and  the  other 
as  a  store  and  salesroom.  They  employ  fiteen  traveling  sales- 
men, and  do  an  annual  business  of  840,000  throughout  the  Ter- 
ritories and  States  of  Idaho,  Utah,  Nevada,  Wyoming,  Men 
tana,  Colorado,  New  Mexico,  Arizona  and  Texas.  The  business 
represents  an  investment  of  $10,000,  and  the  special  lines  are 
Yaggy's  geographical  and  anatomical  studies,  object  lessons, 
school  desks  and  school  appurtenances.  The  object  lessons 
were  first  used  in  the  instruction  of  the  kindergarten  and 
child's  studies,  but,  after  no  inconsiderable  discussion,  they 
were  adopted  as  the  best  and  only  true  methods  of  learning  by 
professors  and  teachers  in  public  and  private  schools,  and  are 
now  used  in  instructing  all  students,  from  the  youngest  to  the 
oldest. 

Mr.  McElwee  was  formerly  principal  of  the  public  schools 
of  Montana,  and  for  many  years  a  leading  merchant  of  that 
State.  Mr.  Pierce  was  formerly  a  mine  owner,  and  is  now 
largely  interested  in  mining  property  of  Utah,  and  Mr.  God- 
dard, formerly  connected  with  the  Brigham  Young  Academy, 
of  Provo,  has  been  a  school  teacher  for  many  years,  in  which 
profession  he  is  a  gentleman  of  acknowledged  abilities. 

The  Western  School  Furnishing  Company  is  operated  in 
connection  with  the  business  of  McElwee,  Pierce  &  Goddard, 
under  the  direction  of  members  of  that  firm,  as  also  of  Prof. 
G.  M.  A.  Parker,  who  has  been  in  the  business  many  years, 
during  which  he  has  been  employed  as  salesman  and  manager 
for  some  of  the  largest  furniture  and  school  supply  houses  in 
the  country.  The  firm  make  a  specialty  of  the  Orion  school 
desk  and  all  kinds  of  school  and  church  furniture,  from  the 
smallest  to  the  largest  and  most  commodious  appurtenances, 
and  the  business  extends  throughout  the  same  territory  as  that 
of  McElwee,  Pierce  &  Goddard. 

The  firm,  as  a  whole,  is  an  exceptionally  strong  one,  fully 
entitled  to  the  public  confidence  and  esteem  its  members  enjoy 
in  both  their  business  and  social  life. 

The  importance  of  a  large  commercial  institution  to  any 
city  cannot  be'bver-estimated,  and  the  industry  under  consid- 
eration is  one  valuable  to  the  city  in  general,  and  a  most 
potent  factor  in  the  development  of  the  welfare  and  resources 
of  Utah. 


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COWHTlTI'TlnN    HI  II.l'IV*. 


JOHN   C.  CUTLER  &  BRO. 

Commerce,  merchandizing  or  trade,  by  whichever  title  c oe 
may  Beleot  to  designate  it,  is  as  old  us  the  commencement  of 

civilization.      When    it 

began  is  unknown: 
Trade  was  first  divided 
into  generic  systems 
during  the  fifteenth  oen- 
tury  by  the  Venetians, 
whose  commerce  em- 
!  braced  the  whole  world, 
as  then  known,  and 
,  since  that  time  com- 
mercial houses  have 
come  to  be  divided  into 
I  two  great  classes,  those 
which  deal  in  staples, 
and  those  which  deal 
in  mere  luxuries.  .\t 
the  head  of  the  former 
class  stand  those  which 
provide  and  deal  in  arti- 
cles constantly  used  for 
public  consumption. 
I'rominent  among  such 
dealers  in  Halt  Lake  ( 'it> . 
is  the  firm  of  .lohn  C. 
Cutler  A-  Bro.,  at  No.  :«i 
Old  Constitution  Build- 
ing. These  gentlemen 
have  been  agents  for  the 
Provo  Woolen  Mills  for 
the  past  seventeen  years, 
and  in  that  time  have 
built  up  a  trade  averag- 
ing $200,000  to  9250,000  annually,  extending  throughout  the 
entire  country  west  of  Chicago,  and  giving  employment  to  a 
force  of  experienced  and  accomplished  salesmen,  clerks,  etc. 
A  stock  valued  at  a  figure  approximating  #75,000,  is  kept  con- 
stantly »n  hand,  including  flannels,  liudseys,  yarns,  cloths, 
repellents,  hosiery,  men's  underwear,  overshirts  and  other 
woolen  goods,  etc.,  products,  as  stated,  of  the  celebrated 


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JOHKI'II  li.  (  UTI.EK. 
woolen"!  mills  of  ProVO.      I  :n  n    uiti,    ll,,.   ak'>'iic\.  II..- 

firm eaniM  on  a  large  tailoring  bnmn«M,  in  wnJefa  men's  suits 
are  made  to  order  frum  I'rovo  cloth  eirhmively.  In  thm 
department  twenty  experienced  operative*,  all  of  them  skilled 
artist*  in  their  trade,  are  employed,  *nd  make  np  suit*  from 
the  meet  elaborate  design*  known  to  the  art  of  fa*hioi>  In 
the  knitting  department,  in  which  the  manufacture  of  boee  ia 


carried  on.  thirty  skilled  hands,  all  ladies,  except  the  foreman, 
are  employed.  The  gentlemen  composing  the  tirm  have  been 
residents  of  Utah  since  their  youth,  and  are  among  the  most 
prominent  business  men  of  the  community,  Mr.  John  C.  Cutler 


I 


-IOIIN   t  .  <TTI,Klt. 

being  one  of  the  directors  of  the  Deseret  National  Bank. 
They  are  identified  with  the  interests  of  Salt  Lake  City  in  a 
large  degree,  and  universally  recognized  as  men  of  superior 
ability  and  commercial  worth. 


FULLER  &  YOUNG. 

The  business  of  Real  Estate  and  Insurance  is  an  important 
factor  in  the  material  prosperity  of  any  community  ami  the 
trained  and  responsible  agent  occupies  an  important  position. 
It  is  necessary  to  the  safe  and  satisfactory  transaction  of  busi- 
ness that  he  be  a  man  of  good  judgment,  liberal  views,  impreg- 
nable integrity  and  probity  of  character.  The  firm  of  Fuller 
&  Young  was  organized  in  INT.'i.  ami  is  consequently  the 
pioneer  tirm  in  its  line  in  Salt  Lake.  Although  there  has  been 
a  number  of  changes  in  the  firm  since  its  inauguration,  the 
senior  member,  Mr.  Fuller,  has  alwuys  remained  with  it,  and 
has  been  known  prominently  in  inany'of  the  large  realty  trans- 
notions  of  the  committee.  The  firm  at  present  is  com  posed  of 
Wm.  Kuller  and  Heber  Young,  the  latter  being  a  son  of  the 
I«U  Brifhaai  Young.  They  occupy  convenient  and  comfort- 
.  !>le  quarters  at  110  Main  Street,  where  they  employ  a  force  of 
five  assistants  Their  business  is  principally  of  a  local 
character  and  they  handle  some  of  the  most  available  and 
desirable  propertifi  in  Salt  l>ake,  also  representing  a  large 
Dumber  Of  insurance  oompanies  conspicuously  celebrated  fur 
their  solvency.  lil>ernl  rates  and  the  prompt  adjustment  of 
lOMM.  among  which  are  the  Manhattan  I,ife.  Hvea.  Palatine. 


.  ,.  .  . 

IniHmiin    National,    Hamburg-Magdeburg,    New    Hampshire. 
*,  Buffalo,  German,  Newark,  Jersey  City, 


, 

I  ni  ted  State*,  ,  ,  ,     erey        y, 

•ate,   Knoxville  and    Hritish   American    lire   r.,mpmn.*. 
They  00  a  large  I,UMIII*H  and  eiijm  a  well-earned  reputation  in 
businewi,  flnancinl  and  insurance  circles  throughout  the  \\  .    • 
Mr.  Fuller  was  born  in  London,  Kngland,  but  has  virtually 
grown  up  with  the  city   and   territory,  having  resided    here  for 
"ne  yearn.     II.  the  moet  prominent   men  in  the 

•it\  on  all  matters  pertaining  to  the  interest*  and  welfare  of 
Salt  Lake,  and  •  gentleman  of  sterling  integrity  and  furos  of 
ehara.-t.T.  Mr.  Young  was  lx>rn  in  XIIUV.H,.  I'll.,  (ml  accom- 
panied bis  father  to  t'tah  in  early  life  II  !  he  firm  in 

WO.  and  by  untiring  energy  and  a  steady  application  of  |,ril- 
hant  liiiHineM  talenti  be  is  known  to  potato*,  IIHS  inrreurd  the 
DMUMM  to  a  large  extent,  lie  i*  a  gentleman  of  many  sterling 
qtultUM  an.l  umvernally  rwpeotfd  and  admiml  by  a  very 
large  and  kaOMOtU]  circle  of  citi/^ns  and  residents. 

The  firm  ia  one  of  the  strongest  and   most  reliable  in  the 
W«et,  and  prompt  in  all  it*  engagMnenU. 


103 


CALIFORNIA  BREWERY. 

In  this  age  of  adulterations,  when,  in  almost  everything  one 
eats  or  drinks,  or  wears,  there  is  a  mixture  of  the  pure  with  the 
impure,  and  the  genuine  with  the  counterfeit,  it  is  needless  to 
say  that  good  beer,  made  wholly  from  hops  and  free  from  every 
other  foreign  substance,  is  sometimes  difficult  to  obtain.  Hap- 
pily for  the  people  of  Salt  Lake,  there  is  an  enterprise  within 
her  limits  (the  California  Brewery)  that,  for  more  than  a  quar- 
ter of  a  century,  has  supplied  them  with  a  healthful,  pure 
beverage,  manufactured  principally  from  the  products  of 
Utah's  fertile  fields.  Twenty-seven  years  ago  Mr.  Henry  Wag- 
ener  started  the  enterprise  in  this  city,  adopting  a  high 
standard  of  excellence  in  respect  to  his  products,  a  standard  he 
has  constantly  maintained  and  improved,  and  which  now  enjoys 
a  reputation  for  purity  of  ingredients  (among  which  is  the 
mountain  water  that  flows  direct  from  the  springs  to  the  brew- 
ery)and  health-giving  properties  extending  throughout  the  West. 
The  plant  is  located  in  Emigration  Canon,  occupying  a  tract  of 
152  acres,  forty-two  acres  of  which  are  taken  up  by  the  brewery 
proper  and  its  requisite  auxiliaries.  The  capacity  of  the  plant 
is  eighty  barrels  per  day,  and  it  turns  out  at  present  8,000  bar- 
rels per  annum.  It  is  fully  equipped  with  the  latest  approved 
machinery,  provided  with  the  necessary  appliances  for  the 
manufacture  of  pure,  •  wholesome  beer,  and  employs  forty 
experienced  assistants.  A  large  trade  is  also  supplied  from 
the  bottling  department,  and  car  load  lots  of  export  bottled 
beer  are  daily  shipped  to  different  points  in  Utah,  Idaho  and 
Wyoming. 

The  brewery  proper  is  a  solid,  substantial  four-story  brick 
structure  80x180  feet  in  dimensions.  A  forty-horse  power 
engine  furnishes  the  motive  power  employed,  and  aa  stated, 
the  other  machinery  is  of  the  latest  pattern,  including  improved 
mechanical  devices  for  the  manufacture  of  ice  necessary  to  the 
business,  the  supply  being  stored  in  three  ice  houses,  with  a 
total  capacity  of  8,000  tons. 

The  facilities  for  the  rapid  transportation  of  goods  are  also 
of  the  best  character,  the  Utah  Central  railway  having  laid  a 
track  direct  to  its  doors.  In  connection  with  this,  it  may  be 
proper  and  interesting  to  state  that  Mr.  Wagener  has,  at  great 
expense,  fitted  up  a  beautiful  and  pleasant  resort,  called 
"  Wagoner's  Grove,"  where  parties  desiring  to  spend  a  few 
pleasant  hours  'neath  the  cool  shade  of  magnificent  trees,  or 
within  cosy  buildings,  and  sip  the  fresh  and  foaming  nectar,  or 
delight  the  appetite  with  delicious  edibles  amid  delightful 
surroundings,  can  do  so  undisturbed  and  untrammeled  by  the 
dictates  of  fashionable  society,  or  the  noise  and  confusion  inci- 
dent to  large  gatherings.  Here,  away  from  the  heat  and  dust 
of  the  city,  the  good  man  of  the  house,  surrounded  by  his 
family,  can  pass  a  pleasant  and  refreshing  hour  and  thence 
return  to  his  business  duties  invigorated.  The  trains  of  the 
Utah  Central  road  run  direct  to  the  grounds,  making  four 
trips  Sundays  and  holidays.  Mr.  Wagener,  the  propri- 
etor of  this  mammoth  enterprise,  is  a  native  of  Germany,  and 
has  resided  in  Salt  Lake  since  1864.  He  is  prominent  in  com- 
mercial circles,  and  is  recognized  as  a  gentleman  of  high  bus- 
iness qualifications.  He  is  also  an  honored  member  of  the 
Knights  Templar  and  the  Odd  Fellows  organizations. 

Associated  with  Mr.  Wagener  as  office  manager,  is  Mr. 
Morris  Sommer,  formerly  chief  clerk  of  the  I  louse  of  Represen- 
tatives of  Colorado,  and  for  years  connected  with  the  Denver  & 
Rio  Grande  Railway  Company. 

The  business  offices  of  this  institution  are  located  at  G4  East 
First  South  street,  and  17  and  19  Second  South,  where  all 
orders  should  be  addressed. 


SALT    LAKE  PLUMBING  COMPANY. 

The  business  of  plumbing  is  one  of  the  industries  without 
which  no  city  could  prosper  to  any  extent.  It  is  really  one  of 
the  necessities  of  the  hour,  and  a  very  important  auxiliary  to 
the  successful  growth  and  prosperity  of  any  community, 
especially  where  the  elements  of  progression  prevail.  An  enter- 
prise, therefore,  of  the  character  of  the  Salt  Lake  Plumbing 
Company  is  one  of  the  indispensable  institutions  of  a  great 
commercial  city.  The  Company  began  business  in  November, 
1890,  and  has  been  very  successful  in  building  up  a  large  trade. ' 
The  Company  makes  a  specialty  of  sanitary  plumbingand  gives 
prompt  attention  to  all  kinds  of  jobbing.  The  establishment  is 
located  at  <>6  East  Second  South  Street,  iu  a  commodious  two- 
story  building  15x1*1  feet  in  dimensions,  carries  a  stock 
valued  at  $4,000;  employs  fifty  assistants,  and  does  an  annual 
business  of  $40,000.  The  field  of  operation  covers  Utah  only, 
and  when  this  fact  is  taken  into  consideration  the  volume  of 


trade  that  they  enjoy  is  consequently  more  than  creditable  to 
the  enterprise  and  workmanship  displayed.  The  Company 
carries  none  but  the  best  goods  of  modern  style  and  employs 
the  most  experienced  workmen  only,  which  in  a  large  measure 
accounts  for  the  excellent  reputation  it  bears.  The  members 
'  of  the  Company  are  W.  G.  Collett,  C.  M.  Freer  and  W. 
p'Merrill,  all  young  men  and  prominent  in  the  commercial 
circles  of  the  city.  Mr.  W.  G.  Collett,  the  business  manager  of 
the  enterprise,  is  prominently  identified  with  the  political  inter- 
ests of  the  Territory,  and  for  two  years  ending  in  August,  1891, 
was  a  member  of  the  Legislature.  He  is  a  man  of  remarkable 
executive  ability,  and  a  gentleman  withal  who  is  esteemed  and 
honored  in  all  the  business,  social  and  political  walks  of  life. 

The  industry  is  one  of  the  most  reliable  and  responsible  of 
its  nature  in  the  Territory,  and  the  reputation  of  its  members 
for  strict  integrity  and  liberal  ideas  is  not  only  proverbial,  but 
a  source  of  great  pride  and  satisfaction  to  the  gentlemen  and 
their  friends. 


THE  HANSON  PRODUCE  CO. 

There  are  few  business  enterprises  that  have  the  capacity 
for  wider  range  and  scope  than  the  produce  and  commission 
business.  Few  persons  are  aware  of  the  fact  that  to  carry  on 
this  line  of  trade  with  success  a  higher  amount  of  business 
knowledge  is  more  essential  than  in  the  ordinary  branches  of 
trade.  Success  in  the  commission  business  requires  activity 
and  energy,  and  keen  business  tact.  Among  the  firms  in  Salt 
Lake  City  that  are  considered  the  most  prominent  and  influ- 
ential in  this  trade  is  The  Hanson  Produce  Company,  which 
does  a  general  commission  and  produce  business  at  65  South 
West  Temple  Street.  The  company  began  operations  in  1889, 
and  has  been  very  successful  from  its  inception.  It  has  a  cap- 
ital amply  sufficient  for  its  undertaking,  and  possessing  a  com- 
prehensive knowledge  of  the  requirements  and  responsibilities, 
together  with  the  straightforward  manner  of  transacting  busi- 
ness is  a  sufficient  guarantee  of  continued  success.  The  firm 
is  composed  of  F.  W.  and  E.  B.  Hanson,  and  the  enterprise  oc- 
cupies a  large  two-story  and  basement  building,  in  a  conven- 
ient location  for  its  business.  From  eight  to  ten  assistants  are 
employed  and  the  trade  extends  through  Utah,  Idaho,  Colo- 
rado and  Wyoming,  the  annual  sales  amounting  to  an  enor- 
mons  sum.  The  firm  also  has  a  large  house  in  Denver,  whose 
office  is  at  1613  1615  Market  Street,  which  transacts  annually  a 
business  that  cannot  be  excelled  in  its  line  in  the  western 
country.  The  firm  handles  California  and  Utah  fruits  and 
vegetables  in  season,  are  agents  for  the  celebrated  "  Diamond  " 
brand  of  creamery  butter,  owners  of  the  popular  brands  of 
"  Diadem,"  "  Ayrshire  "  and  "  Cascade  "  creamery  butter,  and 
AA  and  BB  fruits;  general  western  agents  for  the  famous 
"Gold  Nugget  "oleo  and  "  Crown  "  brand  full  cream  cheese. 
They  are  wholesale  dealers  in  butter,  eggs,  cheese,  salt,  smoked 
fish,  foreign  and  domestic  fruits,  and  handle  hams  and  other 
cured  meats,  for  which  they  receive  large  orders  almost  daily. 
The  Salt  Lake  house  is  in  charge  of  Mr.  F.  W.  Hanson,  while 
his  brother  manages  the  Denver  establishment.  Through  long 
experience  in  the  business  in  which  they  are  engaged,  a  thor- 
ough knowledge  of  every  detail  and  a  high  reputation  for  in- 
tegrity and  fair  dealing,  this  firm  is  justly  entitled  to  the  con- 
fidence in  which  it  is  held  by  the  trade. 


H.   YOUNG  &  CO. 

A  first-class  jewelry  establishment  is  one  of  the  most  attrac- 
tive and  elegant  industries  of  a  community.  Especially  is  this 
the  case  when  the  parties  conducting  the  same  are  known 
to  be  practical  men  in  every  respect.  The  institution  that 
heads  this  article,  the  house  of  H.  Young  &  Company,  was 
founded  in  1880,  and  has  enjoyed  a  successful  career  of  eleven 
years.  The  company  is  composed  of  H.  Young  and  W.  C. 
Staines,  both  old  citizens  and  favorably  known  as  men  of 
ability  in  their  line.  They  occupy  commodious  premises  at 
110  Main  street,  and  carry  complete  stocks,  including  a  full 
invoice  of  jewelry  and  watches  of  the  latest  and  most  approved 
style,  together  with  diamonds  and  other  precious  stones,  ster- 
ling silverware,  silver-plated  ware,  etc.  The  firm  makes  a 
specialty  of  repairing  jewelry  and  watches,  and,  in  this  line, 
has  gained  a  reputation  for  excellence  fully  attested  by  the 
large  and  growing  business  conducted,  requiring  the  assistance 
of  five  experienced  operatives,  specially  selected  because  of 
their  superior  skill. 

All  work  and  all  goods  offered  by  the  house  is  warranted  to 
be  of  the  character  and  quality  represented,  and  the  high  stand- 
ing of  the  gentlemen,  both  iu  business  and  social  circles,  is  a 
conclusive  guarantee  of  reliability  in  all  matters  pertaining  to 
the  business. 


104 


SALT  LAKE  STABLES. 

For  twenty-two  years  the  property  known  as  the  Salt  Lake 
Stables,  No.  226  South  Main  street,  has  been  known  to 
every  resident  of  Salt  Lake  as  the  leading  place  of . 
business  of  its  kind  in  this  country.  Abrmt  a  year  ago, 
Henry  and  .1.  W.  Carrigan,  better  known  as  Car- 
rigan  Bros.,  took  charge  of  the  place  and  since  that  time  have 
caused  its  reputation  to  become  so  extended  that  the  common 
expression  among  those  who  want  to  hire  a  single  horse  or 
team  is,  "  Let's  go  down  to  Carrigans'."  The  firm  have  about 


I.  Jay.  S.  was  sired  by  Tramp  Xo.  308  (sire  of  9  in  2:30  list), 
1st  dam  Delauey,  full  sister  to  Bashaw,  Jr.,  record  2:24%  and  to 
Yellow  Bird,  dam  of  Trampoline,  l! :'.!'!,  and  to  Flaxey, 
dam  of  Sunshine,  2:298:1,  by  Green's  Bashaw,  sin-  of  It!  in  2::in 
list.  Tramp  No.  308,  sired  by  Gage's  Logan  (son  of  Hysdyk's 

l.l.,*j.»i.iit  I       1  «f>      .  1  . .  ..  .        I/  1  K    .»  t         .  .       .<•      M":ill> !_"___ 


iau,  2:2*  >,  and  the  dam  of  Hambletonian  Bashaw,  2:21 '.j,  and 
Diatonic,  3  years  old,  record  2:2!,\  by  Kysdyk's  Hambletoniiiu  ; 
1st  dam  Lady  Wallace,  by  Ohio  Chief.  Green's  Bashaw  No. 


I     I  \\.  S. 


thirty  horses  of  their  own  and  keep  only  the  best  stock.  I 
known  conveyance  from  the  dainty  plmetnn  to  the  staple  Mir 
rey,  can  be  found  there  and  the  only  mm  of  the  owners  is  to 
please  their  patrons.  They  employ  a  large  force  of  men  un.i 
•re  amply  prepared  for  any  demands  that  may  be  made  upon 
them.  The  premises  are  ampl-.  tin-  buUdingbeinf[  90x150  feet 
and  one  and  one  half  stories  in  lu«ight.  I  h.->  .lo  n  Hpleudid 
business  in  boarding  borne*  and  at  their  stables  all  the  best 
«t.N-k  nf  •  no  be  found.  Tin-  brothers  are  old 

residents  of  Utah  Territory  and  nn-  thorough  horramen.  Mr. 
.1.  \V.  Ciirngan  is  the  owner  of  the  celebrated  horse  I.  Jay  H. 
with  a  record  of  2:25i  as  a  stallion,  and  is  also  the  owner  of 
several  other  tine  animals. 

I'.nth  gentlemen  are  extensive  real  eotnt.  OWIHTH,  and  are 
gentlemen  who  have  train  an  eminence  in  tin-  world  of  trade 
ami  credit  only  achieved  upon  a  basis  of  -IM.-I  integrity,  and 
honest  representation.  They  have  the  b>-  n  tli«- i-it\, 

and  present  a  picture  of  the  famons  I.  Jay.  S.  with  pedigree  to 


It'.  111  J  :;o  hut.  including  .loBephiiw,  2:1'.'  ',,  and  Fre<! 
,2:2(i',i.  In  Varnnld'B  Blarkhawk  ;  1st  .l»m  ltelle,by 
Weber's  Tom  1'lniml.:  2nd  dam,  tin-  ('lmrlrn  Ki>nt  mare, the 
dam  of  Kysdyk's  Hambletonian.  lli>  IH  vor\  HtyliHh,  very 
•psadjr,  nd  a  sure  foal-getter;  has  a  three-year  old  record  of 
2-41 ;  a  four-year  old  record  of  2:.'!7 ' ,,  and  a  five-year  old  record 
of2:.'«>.  in  the  tiTHi  heat  of  a  race,  which  in  no  mensnr.-  of  Inn 
speed,  he  having  Hhowii  .|imrtern  in  34JV  sec.,  11  2:1*  gnit.  Me 
nhoulil  tn.t  in  ."Jo.  ||JN  rix-ord  for  l-'.M  i-.  2  JV ,.  He  is  a 
perfect  k'"  ;  no  race  I. MI  l-.ni;  for  him.  I  have  the 

utmcmt  .•onti.l.-ii.'e  in  l.i-  alulity  to  Hire  speed,  ss  all  his  colts 
are  flne-gaited  ant!  handsome.  None  have  yet  been  trained, 
but  all  show  natural  speed. 

W.   E.  WARE. 

<MI;  th<-  list  of  accomplished  architects  in  Snlt    Lake, 

Ware  stands  as  one  of  the  most  conspicuous.     Although 

he  has  been  a  resident  of  th>-  ••  i  >  for  but  two  years,  his  ability 


• 


105 


was  soon  recognized,  and  his  progress  has  been  rapid  and  solid. 
Mr.  Ware  has  made  designs  for  residences  a  specialty,  and 
some  of  the  finest  houses  in  Salt  Lake  have  been  erected 
according  to  his  formulated  plans.  He  began  his  career  as  an 
architect  in  Denver  some  four  years  ago,  and,  while  a  resident 
of  that  city,  designed  the  St.  George  Terrace,  a  building  con- 
structed of  red  and  gray  sandstone,  and  declared  to  be  one 
of  the  finest,  architecturally  and  otherwise,  in  the  West.  He 
also  superintended  the  construction  of  the  Laramie,  Wyoming, 
chemical  works,  a  magnificent  structure  that  cost  over  S150,- 
000,  and  other  noted  edifices.  Mr.  Ware  is  a  native  of  Massa- 
chusetts, and  is  a  young  man  of  decided  abilities  in  his 
profession,  as  also  a  gentleman  of  high  social  qualifications, 
and  is  known  to  be  an  important  member  of  the  community, 
not  only  as  an,  artist,  but  as  a  citizen  who  has  aided,  in  no  small 
degree,  the  development  and  advancement  of  his  adopted 
home.  His  office  is  in  tha  magnificent  Hooper  block,  on  East 
First  South  street. 


L.  S.  WHITEHEAD. 

Among  the  industries  of  Salt  Lake  that  go  to  make  up  a 
sum  total  of  the  greatness  to  which  she  is  rapidly  approaching 
in  the  matter  of  commercial  superiority,  there  are  some,  though 
not  generally  considered  by  the  public  as  having  any  direct 
bearing  on  the  prosperity  of  the  city,  that  are  nevertheless 
potent  factors  in  the  roles  of  convenience  and  general  prosper- 


ity. Prominent  among  such  establishments  is  the  one  owned 
and  controlled  by  L.  S.  Whitehead,  mattress  manufacturer,  etc. 
The  business  was  founded  by  Mr.  Whitehead  to  supply  a  long 
felt  want,  and  that  the  public  appreciates  the  convenience  he 
has  afforded  by  his  enterprise  and  industry  is  shown  in  the 
large  and  increasing  patronage  that  he  is  enjoying.  Mr.  White- 
head  does  a  general  business  of  manufacturing  mattresses, 
steam  carpet  cleaning  and  renovating  feathers,  etc.  He 
occupies  a  large  and  commodious  building  provided  with  an 
engine  of  ten  horse-power  which  operates  the  modern  machin- 
ery necessary  for  the  rapid  transaction  of  his  immense  business. 
He  employs  seven  assistants  and  his  payroll  will  amount  to  83,000 
annually.  He  is  the  proprietor  of  the  only  industry  of  its  kind 
in  Salt  Lake  and  does  a  satisfactory  business.  Mr.  Whitehead 
has  been  a  resident  of  Utah  for  ten  years  and  is  one  of  Salt 
Lake's  most  representative  business  men,  of  broad  and  liberal 
views  and  fully  indentified  with  the  best  interests  of  the  city  of 
his  adoption.  J 


A.  REIF. 

It  is  gratifying  to  note  the  advancement  made  in  modern 
architecture  during  the  past  century;  to  note  the  changes  from 
the  cumbersome  old  designs  of  the  18th  to  the  more  ornate  of 
the  19th.  And  when  one  stops  to  consider  the  reasons  why  such 
conditions  exist,  the  conclusion  arrived  at  is  similar  to  that 
reached  in  every  other  improvement.  It  is  expressed  in  the 
word  Education.  There  is  in  Salt  Lake  City  a  man,  Mr.  A. 
Keif,  who  is  deserving  of  more  than  an  ordinary  amount  of 
approval.  Decided  upon  the  position  he  would  occupy  at  an 
early  age  and  keeping  that  thought  uppermost  has  devoted  a 
lifetime  of  study  to  the  profession,  with  the  result  that  he  is 
now  at  the  head  of  the  army  of  men  who  constitute  his  class. 
Professor  Reif  is  40  years  of  age  and  was  born  in  Germany. 


He  received  his  training  in  the  Polytechnic  Institute  of  the 
Empire  and  began  his  active  career  there  19  years  ago  by 
accepting  the  position  of  teacher  of  Engineering  and  Architect- 
ural Drawing.  After  following  this  important  position  for  five 
years,  during  which  time  his  time  was  divided  between  two  of 
the  leading  academies,  he  went  to  Belgium.  He  has  since 
resided  in  New  York,  Philadelphia,  Pittsburgh  and  Chicago, 
afterward  going  to  San  Diego,  California,  where  he  lived  for 
five  years.  In  1889  he  was  attracted  by  the  increase  in  build- 
ing in  Salt  Lake  City  and  came  hither.  His  record  here  has 
been  a  history  of  remarkable  professional  achievements,  the 
Hopper  Block,  Clayton  Block,  Fair  Building  and  the  Auerbach 
Building  having  been  erected  under  his  supervision.  He  was 
superintendent  for  Architect  Kletting  for  a  year  and  some  of 
the  finest  of  that  gentleman's  work  was  done  under  his  man- 
agement. Prior  to  coming  here  he  erected  four  of  the  finest 
business  blocks  in  San  Diego.  Prominent  builders,  contrac- 
tors, artists,  etc.,  commend  his  services  in  the  declaration  that 
Mr.  Reif  is  one  of  the  leading  architects  in  the  country.  He  ie 
a  member  of  the  Odd  Fellows  and  is  married.  In  politics  he  is 
a  democrat.  His  studio  is  at  69  West  First  South  Street. 


DAVID^T.  KEILLEB. 

Mr.  David  T.  Keiller,  architect  and  superintendent,  is 
one  of  the  leading  men  in  his  profession  in  Utah.  He  was 
educated  to  the  profession  of  an  architect,  but  recently  ac- 
cepted the  position  of  chief  engineer  of  the  Oquirrh  Water 
and  Land  Company,  of  Salt  Lake,  and  is  now  giving  that  po- 
sition his  exclusive  attention. 

He  was  born  in  Scotland  in  1848  and  studied  in  an  institu- 
tion in  Perth.  He  practiced  in  his  native  country  for  a  year 
and  then  came  to  America.  This  was  28  years  ago.  He  began 
in  New  York  City,  but  later  moved  to  Cleveland;  thence  to 
Kansas  City  and  Denver,  coming  to  Salt  Lake  about  two  years 
ago.  That  he  is  a  competent  man  is  evidenced  by  the  fact  that 
for  10  years  he  held  the  position  of  chief  draughtsman  in  the 
department  of  docks  of  New  York  City,  and  resigned  to  bet- 
ter his  condition.  Since  that  time  he  has  erected  some  very  fine 
structures,  among  them  the  David  Dow  warehouse  in  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y.,  a  splendid  structure,  the  residence  of  David  Dow 
on  the  Hudapn,  and  other  Eastern  houses  of  magnitude.  He 
superintended  the  construction  and  also  designed  the  plans  of 
the  mammoth  sugar  factory  at  Lehi,  costing  $400,000,  and  as- 
sisted in  the  design  of  the  successful  plan  of  the  new 
city  and  county  building  in  Salt  Lake  City.  In  1883  he  was 
chief  engineer  of  the  Kansas  City,  Fort  Scott  &  St.  Louis  Rail- 
road, and  in  1889  held  a  similar  position  with  the  Kansas,  Texas 
&  Mexico,  with  headquarters  at  Lawrence,  Kansas.  He  is  a 
member  of  the  Order  of  Elks,  Masons,  Scottish  Clan,  Odd 
Fellows  and  Royal  Arcanum.  He  is  married,  and  with  his 
family  resides  in  this  city.  He  built  at  one  time  and  success- 
fully ran  three  theaters  in  Kansas  City  and  Denver,  the  Mid- 
land of  Kansas  City  and  the  Denver  and  Kansas  City  museums, 

Of  late  years  he  has  devoted  his  time  exclusively  to  the 
practice  of  his  profession.  He  is  greatly  interested  in  Caledon- 
an  matters,  is  a  leading  member  of  the  Caledonian  society, 
and  while  living  in  Kansas  City  was  for  four  years  president  of 
the  club  of  that  place. 


MR.  CHARLES  LIVINGSTON. 

Probably  no  city  of  the  United  States,  during  its  early 
growth,  has  been  favored  with  such  a  sturdy,  enterprising 
class  of  men  as  has  Salt  Lake  City.  The  life  of  Mr.  Charles 
Livingston,  furnishes  an  eleoquent  illustration  of  what  can  be 
accomplished  by  the  exercise  of  enterprise,  energy  and  sterling 
integrity.  He  is  fifty-six  years  of  age,  and  a  native  of  Scotland. 
He  came  to  America  thirty-six  years  ago,  and  has  since  had  an 
extremely  eventful  experience.  Since  taking  up  his  abode  in 
Salt  Lake  City,  Mr.  Livingston  has  risen  high  in  the  estima- 
tion and  good  will  of  his  fellow  citizens,  making  for  himself  an 
enviable  record,  as  a  philanthropic  and  public  spirited  man. 
For  ten  years  he  held  the  position  of  supervisor  of  public 
streets,  in  addition  to  which  he  has  held  at  various  times  other 
important  municipal  offices,  invariably  acquitting  himself,  in 
the  performance  of  his  duties,  to  the  entire  satisfaction  of  his 
electors  and  fellow  associates.  He  has  also  figured  prominently 
in  the  mining  interests  of  this  section,  and  has  loaned  valuable 
assistance  in  the  developing  and  opening  up  of  new  and  promi- 
sing mining  districts,  being  a  firm  beliver  in  the  unexcelled 
richness  of  Utah's  mineral  resources.  Among  other  mining 
investments,  he  holds  a  large  interest  in  the  famous  Cotton- 


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wood  mining  district.  He  expresses  himself  as  being  confi- 
v  dent  that  the  greatest  and  most  valuable  mines  of  our  Terri- 
tory are  yet  to  be  discovered,  and  his  surpassing  judgment  in 
such  matters  gives  a  great  deal  of  weight  to  the  prediction. 

At  present  Mr.  Livingston  is  superintendent  of  the  Temple 
block,  under  the  direction  of  D.  C.  Young,  architect,  having 
entire  charge  of  the  construction,  and  various  other  improve- 
ments. In  this  capacity  Mr.  Livingston  succeeds  Mr.  James 
Movie,  now  deceased.  When  completed  the  Temple  block 
will  be  one  of  Salt  Lake's  largest  and  most  magnificent  struc- 
tures, one  that  will  add  greatly  to  the  metropolitan  appearance 
the  city  is  fast  gaining.  Some  idea  of  the  important  and  res- 
ponsible position  Mr.  Livingston  holds  as  superintendent  of  the 
Temple  block  may  be  formed,  from  the  fact  that  one  hundred 
and  twenty- five  men  consisting  of  stone  masons,  stonecutters, 
carpenters,plnmbers,  plasterers  and  electricians,  as  well  as  a  large 
number  of  common  laborers,  are  regularly  employed  on  the 
work. 

Altogether  Mr.  Livingston's  career  has  been  one  of  which 
he  may  justly  pride  himself,  and  feel  that  through  all  his  sig- 
nal success  and  prosperity  he  can  lay  claim  to  the  warm  friend- 
ship of  all  whose  respect  and  good  will  are  worth  having. 


PEOPLE'S  EQUITABLE  CO-OP. 

The  comparatively  brief  period  that  an  establishment  will 
advance  to  a  leading  position,  when  backed  by  well-directed 
energy,  combined  with  high  character,  is  nowhere  better  illus- 
trated than  in  the  history  of  The  People's  Equitable  Co-oper- 
ative Institution.  The  enterprise  was  incorporated  and 
opened  for  business  in  1888,  with  a  stock  of  $40,000;  to-day 
the  annual  business  reaches  to  the  sum  of  $100,000.  The  es- 
tablishment occupies  a  three-story  building,  35  x  165  feet  in 
dimensions,  and  employs  from  fifteen  to  twenty  assistants.  The 
officers  of  the  company  are  :  Oliver  Hodgson,  president;  S.  J. 


9.  3.  rOt'l/IKH.  H.,,,t    IVopI,.-,  K.|mt.l.],.(o-0p. 

Hndberry,  vice-president;  Joseph  Anderson,  secretary  and 
treasurer,  and  Herbert  J.  Foulger,  manager.  There  is  also  a 
board  of  directors  who  are  consulted  (in  all  matters  of  import- 
•nos  concerning  the  undertaking.  The  company  carry  on  a  gen- 
eral merchandise  store,  and  the  system  of  business  is  radically 
different  from  other  commercial  nouses  in  that  the  patrons  r««- 
oeive  one-thinl  ..f  the  profit*,  the  stockholder*  retaining  the 
balance.  Each  purchaser  in  given  •  rebate  check  on  every  arti- 
cle bought,  and  at  the  end  of  the  fiscal  year  when  the  dividend* 
are  declared,  these  tickets  are  presented  and  their  holder- 
rsoeive,  pro  rat*,  one-third  of  the  snme.  That  the  system 
is  a  popular  on*  is  demonstrated  by  the  fact  that  the  trade 
is  constantly  increasing,  and  that  all  patrons  express  them- 
selves as  highly  plnwisd  with  the  result  of  the  plan  adopted. 

The  president  of  the  company  is  a  prominent  man  in  com- 
mercial circles,  being  a  msmbsr  of  the  HsJt  Lake  Building  Com- 


pany, and  a  capitalist  of  note  in  the  financial  world.  The 
manager,  Mr.  Foulger,  is  a  gentleman  of  high  business  abilities, 
having  formerly  been  connected  with  several  large  commercial 
houses  in  Salt  Lake.  He  was  first  with  Ziou's  Co-op.  Mercan- 
tile Institution,  afterwards  taking  charge  of  the  Twentieth 
Ward  Co-operative  Store,  and  in  November,  1890,  assuming 
sole  management  of  the  People's  Equitable,  being  selected  on 
account  of  his  eminent  fitness  for  the  position.  His  manage- 
ment of  the  business  has  been  signally  successful  and  his  career 
has  been  marked  by  a  quality  of  commercial  and  financial  ad- 
ministration highly  deserving  of  the  universal  commendation 
it  receives. 


HAMPTON  &  JONES. 

This  firm  is  located  in  the  Constitution  building,  room  240, 
and,  although  organized  only  a  short  time  ago,  has  been  more 
than  successful,  and  is  accomplishing  much  good  in  the  devel- 
opment of  the  city.  It  is  composed  of  B.  Y.  Hampton  and  N.  Y. 
Jones,  and  makes  investments  for  non-residents,  negotiates  the 
sale  of  territorial,  municipal,  corporation  and  school  bonds, 
besides  transacting  a  general  real  estate  and  loan  business,  with 
results  that  were  exceptionally  large  last  year.  They  handle 
business,  residence  and  acreage  properties,  in  which,  from  their 
long  residence  in  Salt  Lake,  and  their  thorough  knowledge  of 
values,  acquaintance  with  the  country,  etc.,  they  are  prepared 
to  offer  superior  inducements  to  purchasers.  Special  mention 
must  be  made  of  their  judgment  in  such  matters,  which,  owing 
to  their  experience,  is  of  inestimable  value  in  the  purchase  of 
realty,  not  only  to  citizens,  but  to  prospective  investors  from  a 
distance. 

Mr.  Hampton  has  been  a  resident  of  Salt  Lake  since  1855, 
and  is  one  of  the  best  known  men  in  Utah.  For  a  number  of 
years  he  was  license  collector  for  the  city,  and  also  held  the 
position  of  deputy  sheriff.  Indeed,  he  has,  for  the  past  twenty 
years,  filled  reRponsible  official  positions  iu  the  city  and  county 
to  the  satisfaction  of  large  and  exacting  constituencies.  He  is 
a  gentleman  of  superior  business  abilities,  and  regarded  as  a 
very  able  man  by  the  commercial  community. 

Mr.  Jones  has  been  a  resident  of  Salt  Lake  for  forty  years, 
many  years  of  which  he  served  as  tax  collector,  and  is  known 
and  respected  by  the  entire  community. 


BARHATT  BROTHERS. 

There  can  be  no  more  unmistakable  indication  of  the  cul- 
ture of  Salt  Lake  people  than  the  way  in  which  they  combine 
good  taste,  comfort  and  elegance  iu  the  fnrnimbinff  of  their 
homes.  In  doing  so,  they  have  found  ready  assistance  in  the 
art  intic  and  especially  well  selected  stock  of  the  Messrs.  Barratt 
Brothers  from  which  to  make  choice.  This  firm  has  been  in 
oneness  since  1864,  hence  is  classed  among  the  pioneers.  Pre- 
vious to  the  completion  of  the  overland  roads  (the  U.  P  and  C. 
1'.  i,  they,  like  the  other  large  concerns,  carried  a  stock  of 
merchandise,  invoicing  generally  over  $100,01X1,  and  consisting 
largely  of  staple  groceries  and  dry  goods.  After  the  comple- 
tion of  the  railroads,  there  was  a  disposition  to  elimsify  l>nsi 
ness  and  this  firm  decided  upon  furniture  an  a  specialty.  Bus- 
iness ability,  combined  with  their  standing  in  the  community 
mid  a  thorough  knowledge  of  its  wants,  has  developed  11  mir- 
oessful  business  and  a  permanent  lodgment  in  the  confidence 

•  if  the  people.    They  are  manufacturers  and  wholesale  and  re- 
tail dealers  in  all   kinds  of   furniture,  and   carry  a  complete 
stock  of  some  $40,600  and  transact  an  annual  business  varying 
from  $75,000  to  •  100,000.     Their  trade  extends  through  Utah, 
Montana,  Idaho,  Wyoming  and  Nevada.    The  front  salesrooms 
of  the  firm,  consisting  of  two  stories,  are  2.Fixi:«)  feet;  are  cen- 
trally located  on  the  main  street  and  in  the  handsomest  block 
in  the  city,  and  although  crowded  to  their  utmost  are  rendered 

uve  by  the  artistic  character  of  the  goods  and  the  taste 
displayed  in  their  arrangement.  They  have  in  addition  two 
buQdingl  in  the  rear,  one  80x100,  two-story,  and  one  :•• 
These  are  used  for  storage,  nuuinfa'-timiig  '""'  M  show  rooms 
f«r  Die  more  common  and  staple  goods.  Home  fifteen  men  are 
employed  and  business  is  steadily  increasing.  The  firm  is 

•  •ompoWd  of  C.   It.  ami   I.   M.   Harratt,  natives  of   Maryland. 
Necessarily  their  long  residence  and  close  connection  with  the 
commercial  and  general  business  of  the  city  an<!  Territory  has 
made  them  prominent     Mr.  C.  R.  Barratt  was  postmaster  for 
three  years  under  President  Cleveland's  administration.     I    M 
Harratt  is  the  present  (lame  and  Fish  Commissioner  for  IT  tab, 


• 


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and  is  highly  esteemed  as  an  able  and  efficient  officer.  Through- 
out their  long  residence  and  business  career,  notwithstanding 
dark  days  and  dull  seasons,  the  brothers  have  never  doubted 
the  ultimate  result.  The  location  of  the  city,  its  surround-1' 
ings  and  the  abundance  of  the  resources  of  the  immense  terri- 
tory tributary,  assured  (they  believed)  not  only  a  solid  and 
considerable  commercial  center,  but  a  beautiful  city  of  most 
attractive  homes.  Their  faith  in  the  future,  their  consistent 
and  honorable  course,  both  as  citizens  and  business  men,  is 
recognized  and  appreciated  by  the  community  in  which  they 
are  so  well  and  favorably  known. 


F.  H.  DYER. 

A  history  of  Utah's 
representative  men  that 
would  omit  to  review 
the  business  career  and 
public  services  of  Hon. 
Frank  H.  Dyer  would 
be  inadequate  and  in- 
complete. Whether  as 
Marshall  of  the  territory 
in  the  most  trying  times 
of  its  history;  whether 
acting  with  the  liberal 
party  or  enlisted  in  the 
cause  of  democracy;  or 
whether  engaged  in  bus- 
iness enterprises,  he  has 
always  been  a  conspic- 
uous figure  and  ac- 
knowledged leader. 
With  rare  executive 
qualities  and  a  genius 
for  diplomacy  he  ap- 
proached every  question 
with  caution  and  courte- 
ous respect  for  the  rights 
and  feelings  of  others, 
but  having  once  made 
up  his  mind  he  sup- 
ported his  conclusions 
with  unselfish  fidelity 
and  fearless  courage. 
Born  in  Yazoo  County, 
Miss.,  Sept.  5th,  1854,  he 
it  still  in  his  prime.  His 
father  died  in  the  Civil 
War  and  his  mother 
taught  school  for  a  liv- 
ing. When  but  a  mere 
lad  Frank  Dyer  was  left 
on  his  own  resources  and 
worked  on  a  farm  to  earn 
money  to  school  himself. 
At  sixteen  years  of  age 
he  was  made  Deputy 
Sheriff  of  this  County, 
which  office  he  filled 
three  and  one-half  years. 
He  next  bought  the 
Yazoo  Democrat  and 

fought  a  fearless  and  brilliant  Jbattle  for  democracy,  and 
being  a  high  spirited  son  of  the  South,  intrepid  and  impetuous, 
he  conducted  his  newspaper  in  a  way  that  left  no  question  as  to 
how  he  stood  on  any  question,  and  the  people  never  forgot  the 
Yazoo  Democrat  and  its  dashing  young  editor.  Arriving  in 
Utah  sixteen  years  ago  he  worked  in  a  mine  at  $2  per  day  until 
he  earned  the  means  to  engage  in  heavy  freighting  at  which  he 
made  considerable  money.  At  this  time  he  built  the  Crescent 
mine  tramway,  a  daring  undertaking.  He  was  appointed  U.  S. 
Marshall  of  the  Territory  by  President  Cleveland  in  April  1886, 
and  as  reliable  an  authority  as  the  Salt  Lake  Tribune  said  at 
that  time  that  he  went  into  the  office  without  an  enemy  in  the 
world.  As  soon  as  Mr.  Harrison  qualified,  Mr.  Dyer  filed  his 
letter  of  resignation,  believing  in  the  Jacksonian  theory,  "To 
the  victor  belongs  the  spoils."  But  the  request  was  not  acted 
upon  until  after  he  had  served  a  term  of  three  years  and  one 
month.  Notwithstanding  that  there  were  1000  mormons  con- 
victed of  polygamy  during  his  term,  seven  or  eight  times  more 
than  under  all  the  Marshalls  that  preceded  and  followed  him, 
yet  he  left  the  office  with  the  good  will  of  every  one. 

Under  an  act  of  Congress  he  was  appointed  Receiver  of  the 
church  of  Jesus  Christ  Latter  Day  Saints  and  held  property  be- 


FBANK  H.  DYEK. 


longing  to  that  organization  valued  at  over  a  million  dollars.  In 
December  he  was  elected  chairman  of  the  Central  Democratic 
Club,  and  was  re-elected  to  the  same  position  in  1891.  When  a 
member  of  the  liberal  party  he  was  given  the  responsible 
position  of  chairman  of  the  Territorial  campaign  committee 
which  he  held  until  he  believed  it  had  accomplished  its  work. 
In  all  the  councils  of  the  democratic  party,  Mr.  Dyer's  judgment 
has  had  great  weight.  It  was  he  who  first  saw  that  the  time 
had  come  for  a  division  on  national  party  lines,  and  when  the 
history  of  the  organization  of  the  democratic  party  hi  Utah,  and 
the  disbandment  of  the  people's  party  comes  to  be  written,  the 
fine  diplomacy  and  political  sagacity  of  Frank  H.  Dyer  will  be 
better  understood  and  his  great  public  service  to  the  people  of 

this  Territory  more  fully 
appreciated. 

Brilliant  and  efficient 
as  has  been  his  politi- 
cal career,  his  business 
qualities  and  hearty  sup- 
port of  public  enterprise 
have  also  attracted  to 
him  the  respect  and  con- 
fidence of  his  fellow- 
citizens  and  made  him 
universally  popular. 
When  the  city  was  poor 
ly  lighted  Mr.  Dyer  pur- 
chased a  controlling  in- 
terest in  the  Salt  Lake 
Gas  Company  and  since 
that  time  no  less  than 
$50,000  have  been  ex- 
p  e  n  d  e  d  in  improve- 
ments. He  is  also  at  the 
head  of  and  one  of  the 
principal  owners  of  the 
Salt  Lake  Power  Light 
and  Heating  Co.,  one  of 
the  most  enterprising 
and  complete  electric 
light  plants  in  the  west- 
ern country,  over  $300,- 
000  having  been  expend- 
ed in  equipping  the 
works  with  the  best 
modern  dynamos  and 
other  apparatus  and  in 
the  extension  of  the  sys- 
tem over  the  city.  The 
plant  now  supplies  500 
arc  lamps  and  6,000  in- 
candescent lights. 

Among  the  improve- 
ments of  a  public  na- 
ture which  reflect  Mr. 
Dyer's  enterprise  is  Com- 
mercial street,  he  hav- 
ing projected  many  of 
the  finest  business 
blocks  on  that  avenue. 
.  It  was  to  his  push  and 
untiring  energy  that 
this  street  was  the  first 
paved  of  any  in  the  city. 

Mr.  Dyer's  personality  is  a  study,  as  his  temperament  is  fiery 
and  intrepid;  yet  he  is  genial  and  always  considerate  of  the 
rights  of  others  and  ever  ready  to  extend  a  helping  hand  to 
any  worthy  enterprise.  He  is  made  of  the  quality  of  men  who 
make  cities. 


THE  GREELEY  MINING  COMPANY. 

The  mining  interests  of  Utah  are  destined  to  be  the  most 
important  factors  in  her  material  growth  and  development. 
Among  the  many  substantial  companies  working  the  rich 
mineral  deposits  of  Utah  is  the  Greeley  Mining  Company,  hav- 
ing a  capital  of  $2,500,000,  a  stock  company  with  five  hundred 
thousand  shares  divided  into  $5  each.  The  officers  are  Edwin 
Rush  ton,  president;  A.  F.  Spayde,  vice-president;  J.  C.  Thom- 
son, treasurer,  and  0.  B.  Weeks,  secretary.  The  directory 
board  comprises  the  above  named  gentlemen  with  the  addition 
of  W.  H.  Thompson  and  E.  J.  Rushton.  They  are  men  of 
prominence  and  rated  among  the  most  enterprising  and  pro- 
gressive in  the  Territory.  They  are  all  more  or  less  connected 
with  other  mining  companies  of  Utah,  and  some  of  them  are 


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officials  of  similar  organizations  of  which  Salt  Lake  is  the  head- 
quarters. The  property  of  the  company  is  situated  in  the  south 
fork  of  the  Little  Cot  ton  wood  Mining  District  and  is  1300x1500 
feet  in  size.  A  tunnel  72  feet  in  length,  with  cross  cuts  of  60 
and  12  feet  each,  has  been  run  in  the  mine,  developing  a  vein  of 
four  feet,  which  assays  17  per  cent  lead,  241  6-KK)  silver  and 
$31.00  in  gold  to  the  ton.  The  company  proposes  to  fully 
develop  the  claim,  and  to  this  end  will  spare  no  time  or  means 
in  the  accomplishment  thereof.  The  mine  is  contiguous  to 
large  sampling  and  reduction  works,  with  an  abundance  of 
fuel  near  by,  and  all  indications  are,  therefore,  favorable  for  the 
rapid  developing  of  claims  that  promise  to  be  of  the  best 
paying  description  in  the  West.  The  president,  Mr.  Rushton, 
has  been  in  Utah  since  1852,  and  during  that  time  has  prin- 
cipally been  engaged  in  railroad  construction.  He  is  now  in- 
his  67th  year,  but  is  hale,  hearty  and  vigorous,  and  regarded  as 
one  of  her  most  enterprising  citizens.  Mr.  C.  B.  Weeks,  the 
active  secretary  of  the  company,  is  connected  with  the  Dalton, 
the  Mary  and  Galena  companies  in  an  ofllcial  capacity,  and  is 
also  deeply  interested  in  a  financial  way  in  their  success.  He 
is  regarded  as  one  of  the  brightest  men  in  Utah  on  mining 
matters  and  his  opinion  on  the  same  is  eagerly  sought  after. 


GEORGE  W.  WILLIAMS. 

Born  on  a  farm,  near  Kbensburg,  Pa.,  Qeo.  Wallace  Williams, 
spent  the  earlier  years  of  his  life  in  plowing  stone,  cutting 
briars  and  killing  black  snakes.  He  received  a  fair  education 
at  the  '  Little  Bed  School  House,"  always  standing  at  the  head 
of  his  classes.  At  eighteen  he  taught  the  school  from  which  he 
had  graduated,  and  during  the  following  year  attended  a 
private  school  conducted  by  a  Mr.  Chapman,  a  man  standing  in 


UKOKOK  WALLACE  WILLIAMH. 

the  first  rank  of  Pennsylvania  edncatore  of  his  day.  The  next 
year  be  went  to  Kansas  and  after  teaching  school  for  a  term, 
returned  to  Ohio,  to  accept  the  position  of  chief  bookkeeper  and 
aMUrtant  cannier  in  the  Partner*'  Saving  Bank,  at  Lima.  In 
187H,  he  was  elected  City  Civil  Kngineer  of  Dint  city,  which 
position  IIB  creditably  filled  for  two  terms.  During  this  time, 
nis  HtndioiiH  habit*  led  him  to  read  law  and  be  was  admitted  to 
tliH  bar  in  a  claa*  of  which  Mini.  M.-l.  Slmw,  Ntnte  Senator,  in 
Ohio,  and  Mr.  W.  K.  Hackedorn,  chief  attorney  of  the  Lake 
Kn»  A  Western  railway  company,  were  member*.  During  IIJH 
rwktonoe  at  Lima,  he  filled  tin-  position  of  l)<>puty  Probate 
Judge  to  Judge  I/.  M  M>-ily,  a  brother-in-law  of  Calvin  H.  Brio*. 
Krom  Lima,  Mr.  William*  went  to  Chicago  and  became  a  mem- 
ber of  the  firm  of  W.  It  William*  A  Co.,  stock  broken,  and 
member*  of  the  Hoard  of  Trade.  We  next  find  the  Rnhieot  of 
our  sketch  In  New  York  city,  manager  of  th»  Bryant  Literary 
I'nion,  with  an  nffloe  in  th«t  Krening  ',1'nnt  building,  and  later 
on,  the  editor  of  the  platform  department  of  tlit.  linily  Slur. 
lin  again  returned  to  ( 'hi<-ng»  and  became  the  t  raveling  onrrw- 
pondaot  of  the  Trtiwne.  Later  he  become  the  city  editor  of 


the  Toledo  Evening  Newt,  during  which  period  he  led  the  fight 
against  the  Standard  Oil  Company.  It  was  largely  through  nis 
efforts  that  the  city  was  authorized  to  construct  an  independent 
pipe  line.  Two  years  ago  he  came  to  Salt  Lake  City,  as  the 
special  correspondent  of  the  Chicago  Tribune  and  Omaha  Bee, 
arriving  at  Salt  Lake  City  in  the  exciting  times  of  the  February 
1890,  election.  Liking  the  climate  and  the  people,  Mr.  Williams 
concluded  to  remain  in  Utah  and  accepted  a  position  in  the 
Salt  Lake  Herald.  For  a  brief  season  he  filled  the  chair  of  city 
editor,  of  the  Evening  Times.  On  the  sale  of  the  Logan  Jour- 
nal to  a  stock  company  Mr.  Williams  was  made  its  editor.  Al- 
ways an  original  thinker  and  quick  to  grasp  the  right  side  of 
every  question,  on  the  passage  of  the  Teller  bill,  Mr.  Williams 
got  out  an  extra  edition  of  the  Journal  giving  its  enthusiastic 
support  to  the  Statehood  bill,  claiming  it  a  democratic  victory 
and  thus  stealing  a  march  on  the  Republican  press.  The  Jour- 
nal, under  his  direction,  has  attracted  considerable  attention 
from  the  press  and  politicians  of  the  territory. 


MINGO   SMELTING   COMPANY. 

The  marvelous  growth  and  increasing  prosperity  of  the  Terri- 
tory of  Utah  during  the  past  few  years  have  been  of  snch  a  nature 
as  to  excite  the  admiration  and  attention  not  only  of  the  United 
States,  but  of  all  that  portion  of  the  land  across  the  sea  which 
maintains  business  relations  with  this  republic.  The  "cattle 
on  a  thousand  hills,"  vast  tracts  of  timber,  healthful  resorts, 
unexcelled  agricultural  resources,  salubrity  of  the  climate,  etc., 
combine  to  make  Utah  a  leader  in  the  ranks  of  the  States  and 
Territories,  but  there  is  one  point  that  should  not  be  overlooked, 
and  that  is  the  fact  that  her  commercial  standing  is  due  to  the 
advancement  and  development  of  her  mining  industry.  The 
hardy  miner  is  of  the  men  who  have  assisted  in  accomplishing 
the  grand  result,  while  the  men  who  by  judicious  investment 
of  capital  in  smelting  works,  made  it  possible  for  the  producer 
to  market  the  otherwise  useless  ores.  Thirteen  years  ago  the 
Mingo  Smelting  Works  was  inaugurated,  and  it  is  due  to  the 
men  who  embarked  in  the  movement  that  the  minee  of  Utah 
are  enabled  to  produce  as  they  do,  and  that  Salt  Lake  City  is 
enabled  to  occupy  the  position  she  does  at  this  time.  President 
J.  E.  Schwartz,  Vice-President  Robert  Wardrop  of  Pittsburgh, 
William  Reid,  secretary,  F.  H.  Officer,  treasurer,  and  W.  J.  B. 
Walker,  superintendent,  are  the  men  to  whom  Salt  Lake,  as  a 
city,  and  the  miners  of  Utah;  yes,  Nevada  also,  owe  so  much. 
With  confidence  in  the  future  they  invested,  and  now  the 
smoke  of  the  furnaces  at  Sandy,  south  of  the  city,  marks  the 
spot  where  each  year  $  1,800,000  worth  of  minerals  are  produced 
from  clay  and  rock  and  resolved  into  bricks  of  yellow  gold  and 
ban  of  silver.  They  have  8500,000  invested  and  handle  200 
tons  of  ores  each  day,  a  task  requiring  the  constant  employ- 
ment of  175  men.  The  bullion  produced  is  shipped  to  Pitte- 
hurg  where  it  is  disposed  of.  Their  great  mill  has  a  capacity  of 
200  tons  per  day,  and  in  a  very  short  time,  it  is  expected,  it  will 
be  running  at  it's  full  capacity,  the  business  of  smelting  being 
steadily  on  the  increase.  The  smelter  is  one  of  the  chief 
sources  of  revenue  for  Utah.  In  payment  for  the  precious 
metals  shipped  daily  from  it  there  returns  from  the  East  a 
steady  stream  of  bright  dollars,  all  of  which  are  added  to 
the  wealth  of  common  people.  Too  much  cannot  !«•  said 
regarding  the  importance  of  this  industry,  but  the  reader  will 
readily  glean  fromwhat  has  been  said  the  magnitude  of  that 
branch  of  the  interest  which  has  made  I'tnh  truly  great.  The 
offices  of  the  firm  are  in  Rooms  5,  6  and  7  Commercial  lilock, 
Salt  Lake. 


THE  ALLIANCE  MINING  COMPANY. 

This  company,  incorporated  in  1889,  is  a  re-incorporation  of 
the  old  and  well-known  Sampson  Company  of  1874.  The  pro- 
|M>rty  comprise*  nine  claims  with  a  surface  or  area  of  22  acres. 
It  is  situated  contiguous  to  Park  Oity,  in  the  Uintah  mining 
district,  Summit  County,  Utah,  near  that  wonderful  producer 
tli-  "Ontario"  and  "Daley"  mines.  The  company  baa  ex- 
pended alxuit  $68,0011  on  th»  pro|n<rty  in  Hit-  construction  of 
tunnel*,  the  sinking  of  shaft*,  etc.  The  longest  tunnel  i* 
M.lMMi  feet  in,  and  cut*  the  vein  at  a  depth  <>f  l.'jno  r,M>t  from  the 
surface.  The  tunnel  measure*  7  fent  in  height.  4  fis-t  in  the 
clear  at  cup,  and  f>  feet  at  sill.  A  llume  has  also  been  cut  in 
1  •  ••  (MI, i, .-I  rj  inche*de«pby  24  inched  wide,  ami  a  17  inch  gauge 
iron  track  ran*  the  full  length;  the  flow  of  water  in  tin-  flume 
measure*  12,000  gallons  per  minute.  Tin-  company  operates 
power  derricks  throughout  the  mine*,  and  employ*  4.1  men  on 
an  average,  with  a  monthly  expenditure  of  $10,000.  The  .lirec 
ton  and  offioen  are  a*  follows:  A.  Hammer,  President;  N. 
Treweek,  rice- president;  Jaa.Glendenning,  treasurer  and  *nn- 
erint."  < '.  Chamber*,  J.  O.  Daily,  M.  K.  I'arsona,  D. 

C.  MoLanghlan,  director*. 


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J.   G.  JACOBS. 

Transactions  in  realty  are  growing  in  importance  all  over 
the  western  country,  and  shrewd,  intelligent  men  are  at  the 
head  of  the  business.  The  necessity  of  having  a  man  that  is 
capable  in  the  negotiations  between  buyers  and  sellers  of  real 
estate  is  obvious.  Of  this  type  are  those  engaged  in  the  bus- 
iness in  Salt  Lake,  and  among  them  is  J.  G.  Jacobs.  Although 
a  comparatively  recent  arrival,  Mr.  Jacobs  having  been  a  res- 
ident of  Utah  for  about  two  years,  he  has,  by  strict  attention 
to  his  avocation,  attracted  a  profitable  and  lucrative  patronage. 
He  has  property  on  his  books  valued  at  8205,000,  and  the 
annual  sales  foot  up  somewhere  from  $  75,000  to  880,000.  His 
specialty  is  the  buying  and  selling  real  estate,  and  making 
investments  for  eastern  buyers,  and  he  has  handled  a  great 
amount  of  Utah  property  very  successfully.  Among  some  of 
the  many  properties  that  he  controls  are,  the  Garden  City, 
Plat  "C,"  Westlaketown,  Peach  Grove,  Arcadia,  Wahoo  and 
Grand  View  additions.  Street  car  lines  lead  to  all  these,  and 
the  latter  are  considered;  among  the  most  desirable  residence 


C.  E.  WANTLAND. 

A  casual  observer  can  form  no  adequate  conception  of  the 
important  part  the  active,  reliable  and  enterprising  real  estate 
dealer  performs  in  the  growth  and  development  of  a  city  or 
country.  No  city  or  territory,  however  rich  in  natural  re 
sources,  ever  augmented  its  wealth  or  increased  its  population 
to  any  considerable  extent,  unaided  by  the  effective  and  valua- 
ble services  of  enterprising,  go-ahead  men  devoted  to  the  spe- 
cial work  of  buying  and  selling  real  estate,  establishing  values 
and  otherwise  stimulating  and  arousing  citizens  to  the  great 
improvements  it  lays  within  their  power  to  make. 

Salt  Lake  City  has  enjoyed  this  healthy  growth  perhaps 
more  than  any  other  town  or  city  in  the  Territory,  and  among 
those  who  have  taken  a  prominent  and  active  part  in  its  re- 
cent affairs  is  Mr.  C.  E.  Wantland,  land  agent  of  the  Union 
Pacific  railroad  for  Utah  and  Wyoming.  Mr.  Wantland  came 
to  Salt  Lake  City  in  1867  from  Omaha,  Neb.,  where  he  acted  as 
chief  clerk  of  the  land  office  department  of  the  U.  P.  railroad. 
Beaching  this  tcity  early  in  the  moviment  which  has  in  three 


J.  G.  JACOBS. 

property  in  all  the  city.  They  are  beautifully  located,  easily 
reached  and  very  popular  with  the  building  public.  Mr. 
Jacobs  will  be  pleased  at  any  time  to  furnish  any  information 
desired  in  regard  to  these  sites.  He  is  thoroughly  posted  in 
real  estate  matters,  and  very  pleasant  to  meet  with,  either  in  a 
social  or  business  way.  He  is  vice-president  and  general  man- 
ager of  the  West  Side  Rapid  Transit  Railway  Company,  and 
handles  the  finances  of  the  road.  The  lines  of  this  company 
reach  the  suburban  towns,  and  are  of  great  value  to  the  public, 
being  first-class  in  every  respect  and,  together  with  the  rolling 
stock  and  cost  of  operation,  represent  an  investment  of  a  large 
amount  of  capital.  The  company  has  ten  miles  of  road  m 
active  operation,  and  is  now  busily  engaged  in  extending  its 
lines  to  the  Great  Salt  Lake,  which,  when  completed,  will 
prove  of  great  convenience  and  value  to  the  public.  The  esti- 
mated cost  of  this  extension  is  placed  at  $'250,000.  Mr.  Jacobs 
is  also  president  of  the  Golden  Breeze  Mining  and  Milling 
Company  of  Idaho,  a  corporation  which  has  developed  some 
rich  properties,  situated  in  the  gold  belt  region  of  Logan 
county,  Idaho,  carrying  immense  bodies  of  quartz,  upon  which 
the  most  scientific  assays  have  shown  gold  in  paying  quantities. 
He  is  president  of  the  Moute  Christo  Mining  and  Milling  Com- 
pany in  Beaver  county,  Utah,  upon  the  property  of  which  a 
five-stamp  mill  has  been  operating  for  three  years.  The  assays 
from  this  mine  show  320  ounces  of  silver  to  the  ton.  Mr. 
Jacobs  is  also  a  director  and  treasurer  of  the  Salt  Lake  Pickle 
Company,  a  new  organization  recently  perfected  in  this  city, 
and  composed  entirely  of  its  business  men  and  supported  by 
home  capital.  The  gentleman  occupies  the  position  of  director, 
and  is  largely  interested  in  the  Salt  Lake  City  West  Side 
Association,  an  organization  formed  for  dealing  in  realty. 


C.  E.  WANTLAND. 

years  transformed  Salt  Lake  from  a  place  of  a  few  thousand 
inhabitants  to  a  metropolitan  center  of  55,000  people,  he  at 
once  began  operations  and  has  been  actively  engaged  in  hand- 
ling real  estate  during  that  period.  In  addition  to  a  large 
amount  of  city  property,  Mr.  Wantland  deals  in  acre  property 
on  a  very  large  scale.  All  the  Union  Pacific  railroad  lands  in 
Utah  and  Wyoming  are  iu  his  charge  and  this  in  itself  is  a 
large  and  important  branch  of  his  business.  Besides  this,  he  is 
an  influential  director  and  energetic  worker  in  the  Salt  Lake 
Chamber  of  Commerce  and  aids  and  supports  all  movements  of 
that  enterprising  body  calculated  to  upbuild  the  city  and  ad- 
vance its  best  interests.  He  is  an  enthusiastic  believer  in  the 
great  future  of  Salt  Lake  City  as  a  commercial  and  industrial 
center  of  vast  importance,  as  well  as  the  leading  health  resort 
of  the  West.  In  short,  he  is  confident  that  the  entire 
inter-mountain  region  is  yet  to  pass  through  its  greatest  period 
of  development  and  prosperity. 


JOSEPH    WOODMANSEE. 

Mr.  Joseph  Woodmansee  came  to  Utah  in  pioneer  days, 
locating  in  what  has  since  become  the  future  metropolis  of  the 
Territory  thirty-eight  years  ago,  and  from  that  date  has  been 
one  of  the  most  powerful  and  unselfish  factors  in  promoting  the 
growth  of  the  city,  as  also  the  development  of  the  resources  of 
Utah.  He  has  long  'been  one  of  the  leading  dealers  in  real 
estate,  owner  of  mines,  mining  claims,  etc.,  and  enjoys  an  envi- 
able reputation  for  reliability  and  sterling  integrity  in  all  the 
relations  of  life.  Many  of  the  wealthiest  men  of  the  city  have 
profited  by  investments  made  at  his  suggestion  and  upon 


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whose  judgment  and  familiar  knowledge  of  values  they  relied. 
For  years  he  has  bandied  city,  residence  and  suburban  prop- 
erties, owning  a  list  of  the  prettieet  and  most  convenient  and 
desirable  locations  in  the  city.  Among  these  may  be  mentioned 
the  beautiful  "  Bellmont,"  "  Windsor  Place,"  and  "  Kast  Lawn" 
sob-divisions,  situated  within  the  corporate  limits  and  within 
a  short  ride  of  the  central  portion  of  the  city.  All  these  tracts 
are  located  on  street-car  lines  in  active  and  successful  opera- 
tion. He  also  handles  business  property  and  his  opinion  in  re- 
spect to  the  purchase  of  that  character  of  property  is  accepted 
as  final.  Mr.  VYoodmansee  has  given  much  time  to  prospecting 
and  developing  the  mineral  resources  of  Utah,  in  which  he  is 
largely  interested,  being  one  of  the  principal  owners  of  a  num- 
ber of  valuable  mines  and  claims,  in  many  of  the  important 
mining  districts.  He  is  also  president  of  the  Zion  Hill  Mining 
Company,  a  corporation  with  $  1,500,000  capital  stock,  divided 
into  one  hundred  thousand  shares.  The  company's  mines  are 
located  in  the  Ophir  district.  They  were  discovered  in  the 
early  days,  and  their  development  first  directed  the  attention 
of  the  outside  world  to  the  rich  mineral  deposits  of  this  section. 
They  are  very  valuable  aud  a  source  of  unceasing  revenue  to 
their  owners.  Within  a  short  time,  or  since  these  claims  were 
acquired  by  the  Xiou  Hill  Company,  the  shipments  of  ore  ob- 
tained therefrom  approximated  $75,000  in  value.  In  the 
discharge  of  his  duties  as  president  and  manager,  Mr.  Woodman- 
see  is  assisted  by  Edward  Daggett,  vice-president;  J.  Wood- 
mansee,  jr.,  treasurer,  and  L.  U.  Hills,  secretary. 

Mr.  Woodmansee  is  largely  interested  in  other  mining  prop- 
erties, being  half-owner  of  the  famous  "  Sun  Beam  "  mine 
located  in  the  productive  Tintic  district  of  Utah,  and  is  closely 
identified  with  the  advancement  and  welfare  of  the  city  and 
Territory  he  has  been  so  largely  instrumental  in  the  develop- 
ment of.  

D.  H.  MCALLISTER. 

D.  H.  McAllister  was  born  and  educated  in  this  city  and 
was  engaged  for  several  years  in  the  carriage  manufacturing 
business,  making  it  a  great  success.  Latterly  he  has  devoted 
most  of  bis  time  to  mining  and  real  estate  with  gratifying 


l>     II     M.    M.l.l-i 

HUM  loaded  at  206  s  ,.iti,  Maine  street,  whew  he 
occupies  commodkms  offioM  and  own*  and  control*  floe  bum- 
MM,  M  well  a*  Roma  of  the  most  beautiful  residence,  proper- 
tie*  in  Salt  Lake.  In  addition  to  this  he  is  owner  of  u  product- 
ive mine  situated  in  W«*t  Mountain  .Mining;  I' 
on  which  he  has  expended  large  amount  H  in  develop- 
ing, and  which  has  panned  oat  .  MtinfacWily.  II- 
has  sunk  a  shaft  3S  feet,  and  has  completed  about  75 
feot  of  tunnel,  from  which  ore  has  been  obtained  in  places  ex- 
hibiting gold  and  silver,  bearing  •|iinrt/,  averaging  in  value 
•boat  $160  per  too.  This  property  is  situated  only  two  mile* 


from  a  railroad,  with  down  haul,  and  owing  to  its  freedom  from 
overflow,  can  be  operated  at  very  low  cost.  This  mine  prom- 
ises large  returns  on  further  development.  The  McAllister 
&  Lilley  is  another  property  he  owns  in  Tooela  Co.,  on  which 
has  been  expended  some  S'2,000  in  development  of  a  cross-cut 
exposing  the  ledge  which  shows  up  a  fine  character  of  ore,  car- 
rying gold  and  silver  and  averaging  $300  per  ton.  There  has 
been  a  number  of  rich  strikes  in  this  section  and  the  property 
promisee  to  be  one  of  the  "great  discoveries."  It  is  some  nine 
miles  from  railroad  and  otherwise  situated  so  that  the  expense 
of  working  it  is  comparably  small.  Mr.  McAllister  is  also  a 
large  owner  in  the  famous  York  Mine  of  liiugham,  one  of  the 
heavy  producers  of  that  wonderful  mining  section  of  the  West, 
that  has  been  paying  now  steadily  for  thirty  years;  but  the 
"York"  will  be  mentioned  on  another  page. 


SARATOGA  FARM. 

Almost  every  man  has  a  keen  liking  for  some  particular 
business,  which,  being  a  favorite,  engages  his  time  and  atten- 
tion without  growing  tedious  or  irksome.  But  as  a  rule  a  cer- 
tain amount  of  wealth  must  be  acquired  in  the  laborious  walks 
of  life,  before  any  special  enterprise  can  be  carried  on,  combin- 
ing profit  with  pleasure. 

The  celebrated  Saratoga  Farm,  located  on  the  west  side 
of  Utah  Lake,  and  directly  west  of  the  Jordan  river,  is  not 
only  a  model  institution  of  its  kind,  but  is  a  source  of  much 
pride  and  satisfaction  to  its  owner,  Mr.  John  Beck,  of  Salt 
Lake  City.  From  any  standpoint  there  is  probably  no  tract  of 
land  in  the  entire  Territory  of  such  intrinsic  value.  The  Tin- 
tic  branch  of  the  Union  Pacific  railroad  runs  within  one  mile  of 
the  farm,  and  Lehi  City,  Utah  county,  is  but  five  miles  distant. 
From  the  admirable  location  of  this  land,  its  proximity  to  the 
great  Utah  Lake  and  the  fact  that  over  twenty  warm  springs 
well  up  in  various  places,  together  with  the  beautiful  and  une- 
qualled mountain  scenery  ptretching  away  in  every  direction, 
some  idea  of  its  inestimable  value  as  a  coming  sanitarium  and 
summer  resort  may  be  formed.  It  ie  now  used  for  stock  rais- 
ing and  general  fanning,  but  its  multitudinous  advantages  for 
a  popular  resort  make  it  preeminently  desirable  for  such  a  pur- 
pose, and  Mr.  lleck  has  decided  to  organize  a  stock  company 
for  the  purpose  of  making  extensive  improvements  and  con- 
verting it  into  a  great  sanitarium  and  mountain  home,  where 
the  wealthy  traveler,  the  tourist  and  the  health  seeker  can  come 
and  find  every  feature  contributory  to  comfort  and  pleasure. 

The  water  from  these  numerous  warm  springs  is  now  util- 
ized for  irrigating  the  land,  which  is  capable  of  raising  almost 
any  product  known  to  a  temperate  climate.  Fruit  in  endleos 
variety  is  grown  on  the  place,  and  a  large  number  of  fine  stock 
cattle  find  abundant  nourishment  in  the  rich  and  nutritious 
grasses  that  grow  in  profusion  on  every  hand.  An  incubator 
of  sufficient  capacity  to  hatch  6,000 eggs,  and  supplied  with  heat 
from  the  boiling  spring,  has  been  constructed,  and  it  has 
proved  an  important  and  profitable  undertaking. 

The  farm  contains  in  all  1,000  acres.  It  will  soon  be  con- 
nected with  Lehi  and  also  by  steamer  with  Provo  and  sur- 
rounding settlements,  furnishing  an  unequalled  opportunity 
for  investment.  The  water  from  the  numerous  warm  springs 
is  unexcelled  tor  bathing  and  contains  remedial  properties  of  a 
high  order.  It  is  located  in  the  heart  of  u  well  settled  fanning 
section  and  is  easy  of  access,  r.uildinn  material  is  close  at 
hand  and  fuel  and  water  can  be  obtained  in  abundance. 

Mr.  Heck  showed  great  foresight  and  judgment  in  securing 
po*oe**iqn  of  this  piece  of  land,  aud  is  in  consequence  able  to 
offer  capitalists  who  may  wish  to  join  him  in  his  proposed  en- 
terprise, a  safe  and  profitable  venture. 


SPENCER  &  LYNCH. 

Among  the  many  house*  in  the  city  engaged  in  the  retail 
iMNit  mill  shoe  trade,  the  firm  of  Spencer  A  Lynch,  160  South 
Main  street,  stands  as  a  representative  one.  These  gentlemen 
U-gan  l>!iHineM  in  1H83,  and  by  strict  attention  to  the  same, 
couple.!  with  an  excellent  stock  of  goods,  have  built  up  a  large 
MI.. I  profitable  trade.  The  firm  occupies  two  floors  of  a  com- 
modious building  i"i \1IHI  feet,  aud  employ  a  force  of  fifteen 
AMisUnta.  The  stock  of  good*  carried  is  large  and  van.  .1  in 
it»  character  and  tln>  ciintonicr  has  in  consequence  a  Urge  vnri- 
eelect  from.  The  average  amount  of  Mock  carried  is 
1  and  the  annual  sale*  reach  the  handsome  sum  of  $75,- 
000,  although  their  trade  is  largely  local,  l»»ing  confined  almost 
excliiHively  t..  S;,lt  Luke  and  it*  *urroundingH.  The  (inn  is 
composed  of  Jno.  D.  Spencer  and  H.  H.  Lynch,  and  both  of 
tbe*e  gentlemen  have  developed  great  burin***  ability  in  the 


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building  up  of  so  extensive  and  prosperous  a  trade  as  they  now 
enjoy.  Thoroughly  identified  with  the  progressive  spirit  of  the 
day,  and  possessed  of  the  essential  requisites  of  sound  judg- 
ment and  prudence  in  all  business  transactions,  they  present 
the  strongest  claims  to  popular  favor  in  the  department  of 
trade  in  which  they  are  engaged.  The  gentlemen  occupy  a  front 
rank  in  the  commercial  community,  and  in  the  near  future  will 
be  numbered  among  the  foremost  merchants  of  the  west. 


F.  M.  BISHOP. 

Insurance,  no  matter  of  what  class,  has  become  a  necessary 
part  of  the  expenses  to  be  yearly  met  by  men  in  all  lines  of 
business,  and  he  who  neglects  to  properly  protect  his  property 
has  no  adequate  conception  of  judicious  business  principles. 
This  universal  necessity  has  created  substantial  corporations, 
backed  by  the  wealthiest  and  most  responsible  men  of  the 
country,  to  make  provision  for  this  department  of  commercial 
enterprise.  All  the  leading  companies  have  local  agents  es- 
t»Mished  in  Salt  Lake  City,  and  those  that  have  chosen  Mr.  F. 


nected  with  several  important  corporations,  foremost  among 
which  is  the  Midland  Investment  Co.,  in  which  he  was  an 
officer  and  took  an  active  part  until  recently,  when  hie  growing 
insurance  enterprise  demanded  his  entire  time  and  attention. 


H.   W.  LAWRENCE. 

"  Realty  is  the  basis  of  all  security,"  and  the  basis  of 
security  in  real  estate  transactions  is  found  in  the  knowledge 
and  probity  of  those  through  whom  they  are  conducted.  In 
the  purchase  of  real  estate  or  the  taking  of  a  mortgage,  all 
prudent  men  secure  the  services  of  an  agent  who  is  competent 
to  investigate  and  decide  upon  questions  connected  therewith, 
as  also  a  man  who  enjoys  an  established  reputation  for  honesty 
and  integrity. 

In  view  of  these  facts  there  is  probably  no  man  in  the  Ter- 
ritory possessing  more  of  these  attributes  and  qualifications 
than  H.  W.  Lawrence,  whose  office  is  at  the  corner  of  West 
South  First  and  South  West  Temple  streets.  The  gentleman 
has  been  a  continuous  resident  of  Utah  for  thirty-seven  years, 


F.  M.  BISHOP. 


H.  W.  LA  WHENCE. 


M.  Bishop  as  their  representative  are  numbered  among  the 
principal  companies  of  the  world.  Each  has  been  long  estab- 
lished and  is  on  a  sound  and  substantial  basis,  having  assets 
reaching  up  into  the  millions. 

Mr.  Bishop  is  general  agent  in  this  section  for  the  following 
well  known  companies  :  Manhattan  Life  Ins.  Co.,  N.  Y.,  assets 
$12,318,935.46  ;  Standard  Accident  Ins.  Co.,  Detroit,  assets  89,- 
000,000  ;  Pacific  Coast  Live  Stock  Owners  Mutual  Protective 
Association;  Insurance  Company  of  North  America,  assets  88, 
951,518  ;  Traders,  assets  $1,406,406  ;  Spring  Garden,  assets 
81,361,275  ;  United  Firemen's,  assets  $1,072,351 ;  New  York- 
Underwriter's,  assets  $3,726,344;  Southern  California,  assets 
$354,189  ;  Denver,  assets  8333,385;  a  grand  total  of  over  $30,- 
000,000  being  represented  by  these  companies,  under  one 
agency. 

Mr.  Bishop  has  a  high  standing  with  all  the  companies 
that  have  wisely  selected  him  as  their  representative  and  a 
well  deserved  reputation  among  the  citizens  of  Salt  Lake  as  a 
highly  capable,  straightforward  business  man,  honorable  in  all 
his  dealings  and  at  once  liberal  and  conservative  in  his  busi- 
ness methods.  The  class  of  insurance  he  secures  is  the  very 
best  to  be  had  and  the  policies  issued  are  satisfactory  both  to 
the  public  and  the  companies  whose  interests  he  so  ably  sub- 
serves. Policies  are  issued  on  all  reasonable  risks,  and  losses 
are  adjusted  and  paid  promptly. 

Mr.  Bishop  has  made  Salt  Lake  City  his  home  for  over 
twenty  years  and  is  regarded  as  one  of  its  most  active  and 
bright  business  men.  Of  pleasant  manners  and  amiable  dispo- 
sition, he  is  respected  and  esteemed  by  all  with  whom  he  comes 
in  contact.  Independent  of  his  insurance  business,  he  is  con- 


an  assurance  to  the  public  that  he  is  perfectly  familiar  with  all 
matters  pertaining  to  the  real  estate  interests  of  Salt  Lake  City 
and  of  the  Territory  in  general,  and  has  acquired  the  universal 
confidence  of  citizens  and  residents. 

In  addition  to  the  real  estate  business,  Mr.  Lawrence  is 
agent  for  several  well  known  fire  insurance  companies,  among 
them  being  the  "  Royal,"  of  Liverpool,  England,  one  of  the 
most  substantial  and  reliable  corporations  of  its  kind  in  the 
world.  He  also  deals  extensively  in  mining  property  and 
stocks,  buying  and  selling  the  same  as  opportunity  occurs, 
giving  employment  to  an  adequate  force  of  assistants,  and  dis- 
posing of  a  large,  prosperous  business  annually. 

Mr.  Lawrence  began  business  thirty-one  years  ago,  and,  by 
a  systematic  course,  in  which  honesty  and  integrity,  coupled 
with  good  judgment  and  pluck  have  been  the  most  potent 
factors  in  his  success,  has  scored  a  very  pronounced  victory  in 
the  confidence  of  the  public,  and  elevated  him  to  the  position 
of  one  of  the  most  influential  men  in  the  Territory.  Such  men 
as  Mr.  Lawrence  are  invaluable  in  the  development  and  pros- 
perity of  a  new  country. 


BROWN'S  MARBLE  WORKS. 

The  Brown  Marble  Works  were  established  along  in  1891, 
and  have  experienced  a  remarkably  successful  career.  The 
firm  transacts  a  general  business  in  the  manufacture  of  com- 
modities of  foreign  and  domestic  marble  and  granite,  including 
monuments,  headstones,  tablets,  etc.,  and  carry  a  general  stock, 
the  excellence  of  which  is  unequaled  in  the  Territory.  Four 


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skilled  workman  are  employed,  and  the  trade  extends  through- 
out Utah,  Idaho,  Nevada,  and  Wyoming. 

The  proprietor,  Mr.  Brown,  has  resided  in  Salt  Lake  nines 
1878,  coming  here  from  Chicago.  He  learned  his  trade  in  Kng- 
lami,  and  is  folly  competent  to  contract  for,  and  perform  all 
business  in  a  satisfactory  manner.  The  establishment  that  he 
represents  is  the  only  one  in  the  city  that  transacts  business  of 
an  exclusive  monumental  character,  so  to  speak,  and  the  de- 
signs and  monuments  executed  under  Mr.  Brown's  direction 
have  been  models  of  their  kind.  The  establishment  on  account 
of  the  excellent  work  tamed  out,  has  secured  the  recognition 
and  patronage  of  the  leading  and  representative  citizens  of 
Utah  and  the  States  adjoining. 


SALT  LAKE  MEAT  CO. 

In  reviewing  the  commercial  and  manufacturing  interests' 
and  advantages  of  the  city  of  Salt  Lake,  one  is  confronted  by 
many  enterprises,  especially  worthy  of  extended  notice  and 
consideration.  It  is  a  fact,  and  one  worthy  of  appreciation  by 
readers,  that  in  this,  the  thriving  and  progressive  metropolis  of 
the  Territory,  are  located  many  establishments  whose  exten- 
sive proportions  and  large  operations  would  reflect  credit 
upon  the  large  cities  in  the  country.  One  of  these  representa- 
tive enterprises  in  its  special  line  is  the  Salt  Lake  Meat  Com- 
pany, at  corner  Third  South  and  Fifth  West  streets,  of  which 
Messrs.  August  Boland  and  W.  T  Satnpwn,  are  the  enterpris- 
ing proprietors.  In  1890,  these  gentlemen  began  their  busi- 
ness in  Halt  Lake,  and  the  remarkable  success  that  has  attended 
their  efforts  is  a  most  gratifying  evidence  of  their  wisdom  and 
forethought.  They  have  now  as  completely  equipped  and  model 
an  establishment  of  the  kind  as  can  be  found  on  the  entire 
coast  The  salesrooms  are  large  and  commodious,  being 
100x100  feet  in  dimension  and  two-stories  in  height,  in  which 
they  have  a  cold  storage  room  16x50  feet,  for  the  storage  of 
their  fresh  meats,  the  temperature  of  which  is  kept  at  forty 
degrees  Fahrenheit.  The  plant  of  the  slaughter-house  covers 
an  area  of  five  acres,  where  in  addition  to  the  slaughter-house, 
tenement  houses,  etc.,  they  have  a  large  cold  storage  ware- 
house, with  a  capacity  of  storing  two  hundred  beeves  and  six 
hundred  sheep  daily,  making  it  the  largest  in  the  Territory, 
and  one  of  the  largest  in  the  western  country.  The  capital 
invested  in  this  gigantic  enterprise  is  $100.000  while  their 
annual  sales  reach  the  handsome  sum  of  #500,000,  all  of  which 
is  sold  in  Utah  except  the  live  stock,  which  is  shipped  to  Kansas 
City  and  Omaha,  in  carload  lots.  Twenty  five  men  are  em- 
ployed in  the  various  branches  of  the  business.  Their  trade  is 
exclusively  wholesale,  and  besides  the  large  amount  of  fresh 
meat  always  on  hand,  they  carry  a  heavy  stock  of  all  kinds  of 
dried  meats,  pigs  feet,  and  tripe  in  barrels,  half  barrels,  quarter 
barrels  and  in  tin  canes  of  from  thirty  to  fifty  pounds,  all  of 
which  are  of  the  best  brands  known  in  the  market.  The  pro- 
prietors of  this  important  enterprise  are  gentlemen  of  unusual 
buiiness  ability  and  intelligence ;  just  in  the  prime  of  vigorous 
manhood,  and  have  proven  themselves  among  the  most  enter- 
prising and  substantial  of  the  citizens  of  this  community. 
Their  establishment  is  a  credit  to  the  city,  an  honor  to  them- 
selves,  and  an  important  factor  in  the  advancement  and  promo- 
tion of  the  trade  and  commerce  of  Salt  Lake  City. 


S.  P.  TEASDEL. 

In  reviewing  the  commercial  and  manufacturing  interests 
and  advantages  of  Salt  Lake  City,  one  is  confronted  by  many 
enterprises  especially  worthy  of  extended  notice  and  oonsider- 
utiori.  It  i*  a  fact,  and  one  worthy  of  appreciation  by  readers, 
that  in  this,  the  thriving  and  progressive  metropolis  of  ti,.. 
'IVrntory,  are  located  many  establishments  whose  extensive 
i  and  large  operations,  would  reflect  credit  upon 
the  largest  citiee  in  the  country.  One  of  these  representative 
enterprise*  is  that  of  S.  I'.  Teaadel,  importer,  jobber  and  retail 
dealer  of  dry  goods,  groceries,  boots,  shoes,  clothing,  hata, 
caps,  hardware  and  ijneensware.  The  industry  is  isa"l'K>n»er," 
liuving  ii-.'ii  iimiiKurnled  twenty-one  years  ago.  Mr.  Teaadel 
occupies  an  elegant  'i -story  building,  H6xl&0  feet  in  dimensions 
admirably  arranged  in  throo  different  departments  of  four 
•tores,  separate  and  ilmtinct.  but  all  under  the  same  roof  and 
conveniently  connoted  with  each  other.  On*  dfJMttBMOlil 
devoted  exclusively  to  dry  goods  and  notionx;  another  to  gro- 
ceries, hardware  and  queenaware,  and  the  third  to  clothing, 
boots  and  shoes.  He  carries  an  immense  stock,  varying  from 
175,000  to  $100,000,  and  employs  a  force  of  thirty  men.  The 
..•i.. .,M,'  »f  annual  hiuineea  tranacted  is  of  great  magnitude, 
amounting  to  hundreds  of  thousands  of  dollars.  Mr.  Teaadel 


was  born  in  England  but  has  been  a  resident  of  Utah  for 
thirty-five  years  and  is  one  of  the  most  prominent  and  highly 
respected  citzens  of  Salt  Lake.  He  was  a  member  of  the  city 
council  for  two  terms,  a  position  he  filled  with  great  ability, 
with  credit  to  himself,  and  honoi  to  the  people  of  the  ward  he 
represented.  He  is  thoroughly  identified  with  the  beat  inter- 
ests of  the  home  of  his  adoption,  and  is  recognized  as  a  man  of 
large  and  active  business  qualifications.  His  establishment  is 
a  credit  to  the  city,  an  honor  to  himself,  and  an  important  fac- 
tor in  the  advancement  and  promotion  of  the  trade  and  com- 
merce of  Salt  Lake.  Combining,  as  he  does,  all  the  depart- 
ments of  his  house  with  careful  prudent  and  intelligent  man- 
agement and  fair  and  liberal  dealing,  he  has  a  sure  foundation 
laid  for  a  success  in  the  future  as  great  and  enduring  as  has 
been  achieved  in  the  past,  and  is  a  worthy  representative  of 
of  the  important  business  interest  to  which  his  energies  are 
devoted. 


MARTIN  K.  HARKNESS. 

The  successful  miner,  meaning  by  that  the  man  who  not 
only  understands  the  details  of  work  at  the  mines,  but  who 
knows  how  to  organize  companies,  interest  capital,  buy  and 
sell  meritorious  mining  properties,  etc.,  is  deserving  of  great 
credit  and  recognition  as  a  man  of  talent  and  unrelenting  per- 
severance. This  principle  is  admirably  exemplified  in  the  life 
as  Mr.  M.  K.  Harkness,  whose  career  from  the  very  first  has 
been  marked  by  toil,  capability  and  firm  determination.  He 
was  born  in  1830,  in  the  state  of  Massachusetts,  and  when  but 
nineteen  years  of  age  started  West  on  his  way  to  California, 
where  he  engaged  in  the  mining  business.  He  had  by  nature 
the  quality  of  "  perseverance"  described  as  uncompromising, 
and  when  the  storms  of  disappointment  and  adversity  came 
upon  him  he  was  firm  and  unwavering.  Mr.  Harkness  re- 
mained in  California  until  1870,  at  which  date  the  mineral  re- 
sources of  Utah  were  coming  to  be  generally  known,  and  he 
moved  hither.  Since  coming  to  Utah  he  has  proved  himself 
one  of  the  most  energetic  and  prosperous  mining  men  of  the 
Territory,  having  also  superintended  and  been  interested  in 
many  of  the  best  mines  of  this  section  of  the  country.  II. •  is 
known  as  an  experienced  and  sagacious  mining  expert,  and 
many  wealthy  investors  are  indebted  to  Mr.  Harkness  for  the 
thousands  upon  thousands  of  dollars  they  have  made  through 
his  advice  and  superior  judgment. 

Mr.  Harknees  is  at  present  general  manager  of  the  Frederick 
and  Crown  I'rinoe  Mining  and  Tunneling  Co.,  one  of  the  largest 
corporations  of  the  kind  in  the  Territory,  with  a  capital  stock 
of  $1,000,000,  or  100,000  shares  at  $10  per  share.  Ita  mines  are 
situated  in  the  Little  Cottonwood  mining  district,  Salt  Lake 
county,  Utah,  the  property  consisting  altogether  of  eighteen 
claims,  some  of  which  are  patented.  Above  $300,000  have  al- 
ready been  expended  in  development.  $(10,000  have  been  taken 
from  one  shaft  of  levels  sunk  436  feet.  From  this  shaft  drifts 
have  also  been  run,  one  100  feet  east  and  another  100  feet  west, 
iiinl  from  the  base  of  the  mountain  a  tunnel  has  been  built 
cross-cutting  the  vein  1,900  feet  from  the  mouth  of  the  tunnel. 
Very  little  prospecting  has  been  done  at  the  cross-cut,  the  tunnel 
having  U-en  run  4,000  feet.together  with ilaterals.a  total  distance 
of  more  than  this  amount  The  immediate  prospecte  are  prom- 
ising beyond  dispute,  and  under  the  management  of  Mr.  Hark- 
neas will  crystallize  into  substantial  realities  with  the  least  pos- 
sible delay. 

F.  PLATT  CO. 

Oneof  the  industries  of  Salt  Lake  City  that  forms  an  impor- 
tant item  in  the  sum  total  of  her  commerce  is  the  manufacture 
of  harness,  saddlery,  etc.,  and  lines  of  goods  therewith  connected. 
There  are  but  few  branches  of  manufacture  -especially  in  the 
western  country  whose  product*  are  so  universally  used  and, 
consequently,  in  such  stead v  demand.  The  establishment  of  the 
I  .  I  Matt  Co.,  147  and  149  First  Bast  State  road,  is  one  of  the 
oldest  and  most  complete  to  be  found  west  of  the  Missouri 
river.  It  \riu<  founded  in  1852  by  F.  Platt  who  began  business 
on  a  small  capital,  but  was  prosperous  from  the  Bret  and  has 
since  increased  his  trade  to  such  large  proportions  Unit  it  «  »v 
found  necessary  early  in  1801  to  merge  the  business  into  a  cor- 
iMirntion.  Tlmi  waa  accomplished  and  officers  chosen  as  fol- 
lows: F.  B.  I'latt.  president;  O.  I1.  Arnold,  Jr.,  vice-president; 
.1.  i '  I  Matt,  secretary  and  treasurer. 

The  company  owns  and  occupies  its  own   building,  a  three- 
story  brick  store,  with  the  varied  and  complete  lines  of  gnoda} 
to  b»  seen  only  in  nil  first  clans  establishment*.    The  company 
are  manufacturer*  and  joblwrsof  harness,  saddlery,  whip. 
mike  a  specialty  of  stock  saddle*,  of  which  they  make  aud 


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handle  the  best  lines  in 
the    market.    They   give 
employment  to   fourteen 
Operatives  besides  a  large 
force    of    salesmen    and 
travelers,  and  do  an  im- , 
mense  business  annually  J 
in  all  parts  of  Utah,  Colo- 
rado, Wjoming,  Montana  | 
and  Nevada. 

The  members  of  the 
company  are  natives  of 
Salt  Lake  and  identified 
with  the  interests  of  the 
city  since  early  youth. 
The  president,  F.  B.  Platt, 
has  been  in  the  business 
ever  since  he  was  sixteen 
years  of  age.  He  is  the 
active  manager,  and  a 
gentleman  of  marked 
ability  in  the  commercial 
community.  The  vice- 
president,  F.  P.  Arnold,  is 
also  a  prominent  man  in 
mercantile  circles,  and  tbe 
assistant  superintendent 
of  the  Salt  Lake  City 
Railroad  C'ompany,  while 
the  secretary  and  treasurer,  J.  C.  Platt,  is  a  young  man  of 
developed  business  talents. 


U«ed  by  courtesy  of  A.  F.  Kisser  4  Co.,  Chicago. 


JAMES  W.  EARDLY. 

Occupying  a  leading  and  important  position  as  an  influen- 
tial representative  of  the  lumber  interests  of  Salt  Lake  City 
and  Utah  Territory,  James  W.  Eardly  is  not  only  esteemed  by 
the  ^rade  to  which  he  ministers,  but  by  the  commercial,  finan- 
cial and  manufacturing  circles  in  all  portions  of  the  West. 
His  remarkable  and  deserved  success  is  due  to  the  patient,  un- 
tiring, personal  attention  he  gave  to  the  details  of  his  business, 


' 


JAMES  W.  EABDLY. 


as  also  to  the  sterling  integrity  and  liberal  methods  he  has 
always  manifested  in  its  administratioo. 

His  yards  occupy  an  extended  area  of  territory,  located  at 
44  East  South  Fourth  Street,  between  Main  and  State  Streets, 
and  are  stored  with  the  largest  lines  and  best  qualities  of  lum- 
ber and  lumber  products.  The  premises  also  contain  a  sub- 


stantially built  and  well-equipped  workshop,  in  which  all 
patterns  of  combination  fence  are  manufactured,  Mr.  Eardly 
making  a  specialty  of  these  appliances,  in  which  he  does  a 
large  trade.  He  carries  complete  stocks  of  hard  and  soft  lum- 
ber, including  selected  grades  of  Truckee,  California,  redwood, 
also  handling  wooden  building  materials,  embracing  joists, 
flooring,  sills,  doors,  sash  and  blinds,  with  other  articles 
adapted  to  the  trade  and  all  its  requirements. 

Mr.  Eardly  was  married  early  in  life  to  Miss  Adella  W.,  the 
accomplished  daughter  of  Bishop  Woolley  of  Salt  Lake,  tbe 
fruit  of  which  union  is  four  children.  He  is  a  gentleman  of  do- 
mestic tastes,  and  his  home  circle  has  been  deecribed  as  "  the 
abode  of  endless  happiness." 

In  addition  to  his  lumber  interests,  Mr.  Eardly  is  the  owner 
of  a  stock  farm  in  the  Cache  valley.  In  his  business  and  social 
relations  he  is  most  delightfully  situated,  and  in  the  varied 
walks  of  life  an  object  of  universal  respect  and  commendable 
comment. 


MR.  J.  H.  HINMAN. 

Among  the  prominent  citizens  of  Salt  Lake  who  have  gained 
popularity  as  enterprising  and  public-spirited  men  will  be  found 
Mr.  J.  H.  Hinman,  superintendent  of  the  County  Infirmary. 
Mr.  Hinman  has  made  this  city  his  home  for  the  past  ten  years 
and  has  been  actively  engaged  in  many  of  the  important  enter- 
prises and  public  movements  since  that  time.  He  was  appointed 
to  fill  the  position  he  now  occupies  in  October  1891 ,  previous 
to  which  he  was  an  officeHn  the  Midland  Investment  Company, 
and  still  retains  an  interest  in  the  extensive  mining  and  real 
estate  properties  it  owns  and  controls.  While  acting  in  the 
capacity  of  treasurer  for  the  company^he  took  ai.leading  part 


J.  H.  HINMiN,  Supt.  County  Infirmary. 

and  deep  interest  in  all  its  various  projects.  He  was  one  of  tbe 
most  energetic  workers  in  this  important  corporation  and  aided 
very  materially  in  advancing  it  to  the  high  position  it  occupies 
among  the  many  real  estate  and  investment  companies  of  the 
city. 

Since  entering  upon  the  grave  duties  of  his  present  incum- 
bency, his  superior  fitness  for  such  a  position  and  the  persever- 
ing manner  in  which  he  endeavors  to  meet  the  requirements  of 
the  place,  has  been  repeatedly  demonstrated  and  felt  to  the 
general  good. 

The  superintendence  of  this  institution  has  never  been  filled 
more  ably  or  more  satisfactorily,  and  in  consequence  Mr.  Hin- 
man will,  no  doubt,  be  retained  to  watch  over  the  interests  of 
the  County  Infirmary  for  many  years  to  come,  or  until  his  faith- 
fulness and  ability  call  him  to  a  higher  position  in  the  affairs 
of  the  people. 


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H.  C.  LETT  &  SON. 

Among  the  new  men  and  firms  engaged  in  real  estate  business 
in  Salt  Lake,  there  are  none  more  deserving  of  attention  than 
that  of  H.  C.  Lett  &  Son.  This  firm  has  been  extensive  opera- 
tors since  1889.  It  is  pre-eminently  representative  in  Salt  Luke 
where  it  is  considered  authority  on  real  estate  matters  in  the 
Territory.  The  members]  are  earnest,  persistent  workers  in  the 
development  of  the  resources  of  the  country,  and  enjoy  the 
unbounded  confidence  and  esteem  of  a  very  extended  and  in- 
fluential constituency.  As  financiers  they  are  cautious  and 
conservative,  and  their  business  has  grown  to  be  one  of  the 
most  extensive  in  Utah,  their  transactions  during  the  past 
two  years,  involving  more  than  a  half  million  dollars,  of  which 
large  investments  of  capital  from  the  East  were  made  by  them 
in  Salt  Lake  City  and  vicinity.  They  occupy  a  suite  of  ele- 
gant offices  in  the  Commercial  National  Hank  building,  that 
(through  the  courtesy  of  the  firm)  are  also  used  by  the 


H.  C.  MOT,  President  the  Krai  E«t«t»  Exchange. 

Iteal  Estate  Exchange  as  a  place  of  meeting.  Mr.  11.  C. 
L»tt,  the  head  of  the  enterprise,  was  born  in  eastern  Ohio, 
near  Cleveland,  in  1834.  When  fifteen  years  of  age  be  removed 
to  Illinois,  where  he  taught  school  and  alternately  clerked  in 
a  store  for  several  years.  From  there  he  emigrated  to  Lavette 
county,  Kansas,  and  engaged  in  the  merchandise  business  un- 
til the  breaking  out  of  the  civil  war,  when  he  removed  to 
Nebraska,  settling  in  Brownsville  and  dividing  his  time  be- 
tween mercantile  pursuits  and  the  construction  of  railroad*. 
While  a  r.*ident  there  he  was  elected  premdent  of  the  Midland 
A  Pacific,  and  tin-  Brownsville.  Kearney  A  Pacific  railroad". 
holding  these  positions  for  six  years  with  credit  to  himself  and 
profit  to  the  company,  lie  subsequently  removed  to  Lincoln; 
thence  to  Denver  to  accept  the  position  of  superintendent  of 
the  (tone  department  of  the  Union  Pacific  road,  the  duties  of 
which  important  position  he  discharged  to  the  entire  satisfac- 
tion of  the  company  for  over  six  years.  Mr.  Lett  was  the  first 
man  to  start  what  in  known  as  the  "Great  Stone  Industry  of 
the  liocky  .Mountains." 

In  the  development  of  this  industry  he  em  ployed  fromfiOOto 
I.KIO  men  and  turned  out  stonn  from  the  quarries  of  <  'oloradn 
amounting  in  value  to  one  million  of  dollars  that  was  sold  nil 
over  the  Western  States.  About  three  years  ago  he  visited 
Salt  Lake,  and  invested  heavily  in  real  estate.  After  a  brief 
visit  to  Denver  be  finally  returned  to  thin  i-ity.  where  be  settled 
permanently,  established  himwlf  in  the  renl  estate  and  loan 
biminnw,  ami  was  an  important  factor  in  organ i  -neent 

Bait  L»ke  H-al  Kstate  Exchange,  serving  as  president  of  that 
body  for  two  terms,    I  lei*  also  an  honored  and  pron 
member  of  the  Salt  Lake  Chamber  of  Commerce,  a  mem  i 
the  Board  of  Education  and  together  with  his  son  proprietor  of 
the  Deep  Creek  Stag"  Line  Company,  the  only  line  in  existence 
in  the  West  since  the  demise  of  the  old  "Overland"  Stage  Com- 


puny.  The  firm  is  sole  agent  for  "Lehman  Place,'1  a  suburb  of 
the  city,  also  for  the  "Dehorn,  Black  and  Holmes,"  in  addition 
which  they  are  half  owners.  The  firm  holds  titles  to  most  o/ 
the  properties  handled  by  it  and  is  prepared  to  offer  substantial 
inducements  to  purchasers. 

Mr.  W.  H.  Lett,  the  junior  member  of  the  firm,  was  born  in 
Kansas  twenty-nine  years  ago.  When  quite  young  he  removed 
with  hie  parents  to  Nebraska.  He  attended  school  at  the  State 
University  in  Lincoln  for  a  number  of  years  and  began  his 
business  career  in  that  city  as  paying  teller  of  the  Lincoln 
National  Bank.  He  occupied  that  position  for  three  years, 
when  he  resigned  to  accept  that  of  assistant  superintendent  of 
the  stone  department  of  the  Union  Pacific  Road  at  Denver, 
under  his  father,  and  remained  with  the  company  until  his 
removal  to  this  city.  He  is  an  active  member  of  the  Real 
Estate  Exchange,  attends  to  the  otlice  details  of  the  firm's  busi- 
ness, and  is  manager  of  the  stage  line,  the  sole  line  conveying 
passengers  and  freight  into  the  Deep  C'reek  country.  The 
Messrs.  Lett  are  self-made  men  in  every  respect,  gentlemen  of 
undoubted  business  abilities,  unquestioned  integrity  and  deeply 
and  practically  interested  in  the  welfare  of  Salt  Lake. 


ALAMA  MINING  AND  MILLING  CO. 

Among  the  many  mining  companies  engaged  in  the  de- 
velopment of  the  great  mineral  resources  of  I'tah,  the 
A  lama  Mining  and  Milling  Company  is  prominent.  It  was  in- 
corporated in  1891  with  a  capital  stock  of  81.000,000,  divided 
into  500,000  shares,  valued  at  82  per  share,  with  officers  as  fol 
lows:  C.  A.  Ames, president;  P., I.  Parker, vice-president;  Willis 
M.  Ames,  treasurer,  and  F.  T.  Taylor,  secretary,  who.  together 
with  E.  L.  Carpenter  and  W.  H.  Donnell,  J.  A.  Chute,  W. 
M.  Hicks  and  David  A.  Giles,  form  the  board  of  directors. 
The  Alama  mine  is  situated  in  the  Mount  Baldy  mining 
district  of  Utah.  The  surface  area  of  the  claim  is  1200x1500 


c     \    AMKH. 

feet,  bounded  on  the  Sooth  by  the  Deer  Tail  mine  that  has  pro- 
duced to  its  owners  over  $H()0,flOO.  The  latter  is  nix  mile*  from 
Marysyale,  a  rich  gold  mining  cnmp  on  I  In-  line  of  the 
extension  of  tln>  IJ.  ( •.  Western  Railway  now  in  process  of 
construction,  ami  which,  when  completed,  will  mnke  the  trans- 
portation facilities  superior,  and  lessen  and  cheapen  the  coat  of 
Hhipping  the  products  of  the  mine  to  such  an  extent  as  to 
greatly  increase  ita  value 

The  ore  extracted  from  tin-  Mama  mine  IN  in  character  a 
free  milling  quart?.,  containing  gold,  silver  and  galena  in  g'«>d 
paying  quantities,  making  a  fine  concentrating  "re.  and  the 
company  will,  for  the  purpose  of  concentrating  its  own  ores, 
erect  suitable  machinery  in  the  near  future. 

The  development  of  the  mine  baa  been  carried  on  to  such 
an  extent  as  to  establish  the  value  of  the  same  beyond  any  per- 


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adventure.  Some  S  8,000  have  been  expended  in  tunnels, 
drifts,  etc.,  by  which  to  determine  the  course  and  strength  of 
veins  as  well  as  the  location  of  deposits.  A  tunnel  now  being 
worked  has  been  run  in  400  feet,  and  it  is  estimated  within  75 
feet  further  they  will  strike  the  main  veins  at  a  perpendicular 
point  of  just  500  feet  from  its  croppings.  There  is  but  little 
doubt  that  this  mine  will  prove  a  great  producer  and  one  of  the 
richest  of  Utah.  Upon  the  completion  of  R.  G.  Western  Bail- 
way's  extension  from  Salina,  there  is  no  doubt  but  that  mills, 
reduction  works  and  other  improvements  will  follow  of  such  a 
character  as  not  only  to  greatly  aid  in  the  development  of  the 
mines  of  this  section,  but  have  a  tendency  to  improve  and  benefit 
that  entire  portion  of  Utah.  It  is  a  section  greatly  favored 
with  a  variety  of  the  most  valuable  resources. 

There  are  to  be  found  wood  and  timber  in  abundance  for 
fuel,  charcoal;  lumber  for  building  and  other  purposes,  conven- 
ient for  shipping  and  to  saw-mills.  Water  is  plentiful  and 
water-power  abundant,  and  easily  utilized.  The  valleys  are 
wide  and  productive,  affording  the  finest  grazing  in  the  world, 
while  the  acres  and  acres  of  hay  and  grain  annually  produced 
go  without  a  market.  This  is  pre-eminently  the  land  of  oppor- 
tunities and  investment. 

Among  those  who  are  thoroughly  acquainted  with  the  vast 
resources  and  mineral  deposits  of  this  country,  none  are  better 
informed  than  Mr.  C.  A.  Ames,  the  president  of  the  Alama 
Mining  Company.  He  was  born  in  Peterborough,  N.  H.,  in 
1839,  fitted  for  college  at  Phillips  Exeter  Academy,  and  entered 
Amherst  College  in  1861,  but  in  the  following  year  he  en- 
listed in  the  13th  N.  H.  R«g.  of  Volunteers,  from  which  he  was 
honorably  mustered  out  of  service  at  the  close  of  the  Rebellion 
as  Quartermaster  Sergeant.  He  engaged  in  business  at  his  old 
home  in  N.  H.  at  the  close  of  hostilities  and  so  continued  for  a 
few  years,  representing  prominent  Life  and  Fire  Insurance 
Go's,  as  General  Agent  for  New  Hampshire,  but  in  the  spring 
of  1870  he  removed  with  his  family  to  Bay  City,  Mich.,  to  en- 
gage in  the  lumber  and  salt  business  with  two  younger  brothers 
who  had  preceded  him  thither.  He  suffered  severe  losses  by 
fire  and  thence  removed  to  Leavenworth,  Kan.,  where  he  re- 
mained for  a  number  of  years.  During  his  residence  there  Mr. 
Ames  became  imbued  with  "  the  mining  fever"  then  prevalent 
consequent  upon  the  great  finds  made  in  Colorado,  and  removed 
to  Denver.  He  soon  became  identified  with  the  mining  indus- 
tries in  that  city  and  did  much  toward  the  development  of  the 
"  Centennial  State,"  acquiring  for  himself  in  the  meantime,  .val- 
uable mining  properties  which  he  still  owns.  Prom  Denver 
Mr.  Ames  came  to  Salt  Lake  City,  and  since  "pitching  his  tent 
in  Zion,"  has  interested  himself  largely  in  mines  and  real  estate, 
as  well  as  in  many  other  enterprises,  prominent  among  which 
are  the  Col.,  Utah  &  Pacific  Railway,  of  which  projected  line  he 
is  secretary  and  treasurer.  Another  projected  line  of  road 
with  which  he  is  connected  is  one  to  run  from  Boise  City, 
Idaho,  to  Butte,  Montana.  He  is  one  of  the  largest  owners  in 
the  Dalton  Mine  of  this  territory,  and  business  manager  in  the 
Gold  Belt  Mining  and  Milling  Co.  Both  these  companies  are 
incorporated.  He  has  ever  distinguished  himself  as  a  thorough 
business  man,  perfectly  reliable  in  all  his  transactions  and  its 
hard  to  find  a  man  more  enterprising  and  public  spirited  than 
Mr.  Ames. 


ranging  from  two  and  half  to  seven  feet.  Contiguous  to  those 
pools  are  large  and  neatly  fitted  up  dressing  and  suit  rooms 
which  command  the  admiration  of  all  visitors  on  account  of 
their  comfort  and  convenience.  The  present  hotel  has  sixteen 
large  and  elegant  rooms  for  invalids  who  flock  to  these  health- 
giving  waters  in  large  numbers,  and  who  in  the  majority  of 
CBt.es  are  greatly  benefited,  and  in  many  instances  cured 
entirely.  A  new  hotel,  however,  is  now  in  process  of  erection 
which  will  be  ready  for  occupancy  in  a  short  time  and  which 
will  be  of  ample  proportions  to  accommodate  two  hundred  or 
more  guests. 

The  natural  temperature  of  the  waters  is  from  140°  to  150° 
Fahrenheit,  and  before  being  used  in  the  baths  has  to  pass 
through  a  large  reservoir  in  order  to  make  the  temperature  low 
enough  for  comfort.  An  analysis  of  the  waters  from  these 
Springs  made  by  the  Chief  Government  Chemist  at  Washington 
gave  the  following  result: 

DEPARTMENT  or  THE  INTERIOR,  } 

DIVISION  OF  CHEMISTRY,  [ 

WASHINGTON,  D.  C.  ) 

Chloride  of  Potassium 3761  grammes 

Chloride  of  Sodium 9.5506 

Chloride  of  Magnesium ...   1.4334 

Chloride  of  Calcium 6957 

Sulphate  of  Calcium 1907 

Carbonate  of  Calcium 1262 

Bi-Carbonate  of  Calcium 1739 

Alumina .- 0090 

Silica..  0315 


BECK'S  HOT  SPRINGS. 

Among  the  great  Sanitariums  that  abound  in  Utah,  there 
are  none,  perhaps,  that  commands  more  attention   from  the 
general  public,  not  only  on  account  of  their  healing  qualities, 
lout  also  by  reason  of  the  accommodations  afforded  visitors  and 
invalids,  than  Heck's  Hot  Springs.    The  medical  properties  of 
the  waters  of  these  Springs  were  known  to  the  Indiana  long 
before  the  foot  of  the  white  man  trod  the  soil  of  Utah,  and  ac- 
cording to  history  were  freely  indulged  in  by  the  aborigines  for 
the  cure  of  almost  all    diseases  that   flesh    is   heir   to.     The 
springs  are  situated  in  a  northerly  direction,  three  miles  from 
the  Temple  and  on  the  line  of  the  Union  Pacific.  Denver  &  Rio 
Grande,  and  Great  Salt  Lake  &  Hot  Springs  Railroads,  easily 
accessible  from  Salt  Luke  City.    The  property  is  owned  by  Mr. 
John  Beck,  who  first  opened  the  Springs  to  the  public  in  1885, 
and  was  succeeded  in  February,  1891,  by  the  present  proprietor, 
Mr.  Lee  Pratt,  who  makes  a  most  successful  caterer  to  the 
wants  of  the  public.    The  main  bath  house  is  a  commodious 
1-story  structure",  70x100  feet  in  dimensions,  in  which  are  two 
plunge  rooms   for    ladies',  each   14x14    feet,  the  gentlemen's 
plunge  room  being  80x50  feet.    The  new  bath  houee  is  40x80 
feet,  one-story,  containing  twelve  private  plunge  rocms  10x10 
feet,  and  the  average  depth  of  the  entire  bath  houses  is  four 
feet.    Another  pleasing  feature  of  this  resort  is  the  public 
bathing  pool  for  both  sexes,  which  is  50x250  feet,  with  a  depth 


12.5871 
Traces  of  Boric  Acid  and  Lithia. 

F.  W.  CLARKE, 

Chief  Chemist. 
February  24th,  1386. 

The  waters,  beyond  any  question,  posssess  'great  medical 
properties  and  can  safely  be  called  one  of  the  wonderful  freaks 
of  nature.  That  they  are  utilized  daily  by  scopes  of  invalids 
and  visitors  is  an  evidence  of  their  medical  qualities  and  a 
sufficient  recommendation  of  their  great  benefit. 


BUCKKHORN  GOLD  AND  SILVER  MINING 
COMPANY. 

The  new  miningcountry  in  the  Dugway  district,  Tooele  county, 
is  of  great  value  to  Salt  Lake  and  the  Territory  generally,  as 
forming  a  new  and  powerful  auxiliary  in  the  matter  of  develop- 
ment. It  is  rapidly  becoming  apparent  to  the  minds  of  every 
citizen  having  the  interests  of  Utah  at  heart,  that  the  mining 
properties  are  destined  to  cut  and  important  figure  in  her 
future  history,  and  that  the  greater  speed  with  which  the 
development  of  the  same  progresses,  the  more  rapidly  will  the 
Territory  assume  her  place  in  the  commercial  ranks  of  the 
great  States  of  the  Union.  The  company  of  which  this  sub- 
ject is  the  sketch  was  incorporated  June  2, 1891,  with  a  capital 
of  $1,000,000,  divided  into  100,000  shares  of  $10  each.  The  offi- 
cers are  S.  H.  Gilson,  president ;  J.  J.  Gilson,  vice-president ; 
W.  S.  McCornick,  treasurer,  and  F.  W.  Cleghorn,  secretary. 
The  organization  was  formed  for  the  purpose  of  working 
the  Buckhorn  claim  in  the  Dugway  district,  which  was  discov- 
ered by  Mr.  F.  W.  Cleghorn,  and  is  a  combination  property  of 
15x1,800  feet.  The  work  of  developing  the  eame  has  been  pro- 
gressing very  satisfactorily  ever  since  the  discovery,  and  ship- 
ments of  ore  amounting  to  one  hundred  and  fifty  tons,  have 
been  made  which  returned  in  gross  value  the  sum  of  828.COO, 
the  expense  incurred  on  the  Eame  being  lees  than  $5,000.  The 
company  has  erected  a  forty,  ton  smelter  which  can  be  increased 
to  an  eighty  ton  capacity,  and  have  at  work  seventy-five  min- 
ers. The  character  of  the  ore  extracted  frcm  the  mine  is  chlc- 
orides  and  native  silver  in  lime  and  porpyhry  formation;  also 
showing  a  email  per  cent,  of  lead. 

In  addition  to  the  Buckhorn  claim,  the  company  have 
twenty-eight  other  claims  situated  in  the  eame  district  which 
show  assays  at  grass  mots  running  from  20  per  cent,  to  CO  per 
cent,  lead,  and  from  10  to  75  ounces  silver,  and  which  will  be 
developed  as  rapidly  as  time  and  means  will  accomplish.  These 
properties  are  considered  very  valuable  and  will  no  doubt  prove 
of  immense  benefit  to  the  Territory. 

The  secretary  of  the  company  and  the  discoverer  of  thp 
"  Buckhorn,"  Mr.  Clephorn,  is  a  practical  aeeayer,  and  although 
a  young  man,  has  had  a  large  experience  in  mining,  and  is  fully 
alive  to  the  wants  and  needs  of  the  mining  world.  The  Com- 
pany office  is  rooms  45  and  46  Wasatch  building. 


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THE  MIDLAND  INVESTMENT  COMPANY. 

Choice  and  eligibly  located  properties  in  Utah  are  more 
than  ever  sought  after  by  conservative  capitalists,  who,  in  mak- 
ing their  investments,  rely  in  a  large  measure  upon  the  advice, 
assistance,  and  superior  knowledge  of  the  leading  brokers  and 
agents.  Prominent  among  the  substantial  companies  domiciled 
in  Salt  Lake,  the  Midland  Investment  Company  stands  pre- 
eminent. 

The  company  does  a  general  real  estate  business,  makes  in- 
vestments for  non-residents  and  eastern  capitalists;  places 
loans  to  any  amount,  and  of  the  hundreds  of  thousands  of 
dollars  thus  placed  not  one  foreclosure  has  ever  been  made, 


promising  mining  camps  within  a  radius  of  thirty  miles,  and 
more  constantly  springing  up.  In  addition,  there  is  an  abun- 
dance of  grass,  water  ami  wood  in  this  section,  and  the  soil  is 
well  adapted  to  agricultural  purposes.  Two  lines  of  railway 
are  now  beading  for  this  section  of  the  country,  and  when  com- 
pleted will  settle  the  question  of  cheap  transportation  in  such 
a  manner  as  to  build  up  that  section  at  a  rapid  and  progressive 
rate.  The  company  has  expended  considerable  time  and  means 
in  developing  the  mineral  resources  of  this  great  mining  region 
and  there  is  no  doubt  a  brilliant  future  in  store  for  it.  The 
following  properties  are  handled  exclusively  by  this  company: 
West  Salt  Lake  addition:  Garden  City  original  plat  one;  Cham- 
berlain's addition;  first  addition  to  West  Salt  Lake;  Salt  Lake 


HAKVKY 

showing  that  they  exercise  the  best  of  judgment  in  all  cases  in 
handling  money  for  others.  A  specialty  of  the  company  is  the 
buying  and  handling  of  property,  and  the  making  of  loans  for 
non-residents;  the  rule  being  to  recommend  investments  only 
which  are  known  to  be  good  and  are  profitable.  In  the  negotia 
tion  of  loans  to  any  amount  on  real  estate  and  improved  city 
property  extraordinary  diligence  is  exercised,  and  approved 
aeonritiea  only  are  accepted. 

One  of  the  large  properties  owned  by  the  company  is  UNI 
acres  of  land,  divide.i  into  five-acre  plats,  situated  between  the 
Jordan  river  and  the  Hot  Springs  Lake  and  covering  the  entire 
lake  front  on  the  west,  which  is  detitined  to  tieoome  valuable 
property  in  the  near  future.  The  company  is  also  heavily  in- 
toreated  in  very  promising  mining  properties  in  the  I  >>•>•]< 
Creek  country,  and  a  galena  and  carbonate  claim  in  Dugway, 
Tooele  county,  that  assays  HO  per  cent,  lead,  and  from  15  to  26 
ounce*  in  silver,  averaging  20punceft  of  the  latter.  These  pro- 
pertie*  are  considered  exceptionally  valuable,  and  when  fully 
developed  will  doubtleM  prove  far  richer  in  extent  than  at 
present  claimed.  In  addition  to  these  the  company  is  vested 
with  title  to  a  group  of  ten  claims  in  White  Pine  ( 'onnty,  Ne- 
vada, known  as  tin-  "Itlark  Mountain  District,"  the  away*  of 
the  ore  from  which  show  from  7n  i..  I.NCII  MIUK'.'M  of  silver  and 
gold.  They  have  expended  about  t«f,(KX)  in  developing  them 
mine*  and  will  be  rewarded  with  rich  returns  In  in  them  in  the 
near  future,  i  >ther  mining  clmniH  in  which  the  company  isin- 
terevted  in  various  sections  of  I  'tali  and  Nevada  give  promise 
of  greet  value  when  they  shall  be  fully  developed.  Mr.  Harvey 
Hardy,  the  manager,  who  has  bun  a  mining  man  all  bis  life, 
traveling  at  intervals  all  over  this  western  country  pn*i  • 
the  mineral  r*gion»,  is  competent  to  speak  on  nil  mining  mat- 
ter*, and  as  an  evidence  of  hi*  faith  in  the  future  development 
of  that  district  ha*  invested  largely  in  various  ,  HP 

predict*  that  the  I>*ep  Crrck  country  and  especially  that  por- 
tion  of  it  located  in  the  Illark   Mountain   district,  will,   in   the 
near  future,  be  one  of  the  greatest  mining  camp*  in  An 
Taking   Ibapah   aa  a  center,   there  are  no  lew  than  twenty 


J.  M.  KKNNKHV. 

Park;  Ninth  East  Street;  Temple  View;. Jefferson  Street;  <  >regon 
Kace  and  Le  Mar's  additions.  All  of  these  are  inside  proper- 
ties, situated  on  electric  car  lines  and  considered  among  the 
most  valuable  and  desirable  tracts  in  the  entire  oity.  They 
also  make  a  specialty  of  handling  business  property  and  are 
prepared  to  make  leases  on  some  very  desirable  sites  for  build- 
ing purposes. 

Mr.  Hardy  has  resided  in  Utah  for  over  25  years,  and  is  at 
present  largely  identified  with  all  her  bent  interests,  being  an 
expert  on  mining  property,  his  advice  and  judgment  are 
aought  for  and  appreciated  by  many  of  the  large  mine  owners 
of  the  territory. 

Mr.  .1.  M.  Kennedy,  the  junior  member  of  the  firm,  is  an 
active,  go. ahead  young  man  of  Salt  Lake,  who  has  raised  him- 
self to  a  position  of  prominence  in  the  commercial  world 
through  Ins  own  zealous  efforts  and  keen  businees  faculties. 
He  is  a  native  of  Pittsburgh.  Penn.,  was  educated  in  Itethany 
College  and  is  well  known  in  this  city  as  a  man  of  upright 
principals  and  sterling  integrity. 


H.  HUNTER,  M.  D. 

\mongthewell  known  ladMtefplMBgcMMM  "'  Salt  I^ake 
1  it>.  distinguished  alike  for  Ins  professional  achievements  and 
hi*  eminence  in  the  field  of  metallurgy,  is  l>r.  II.  Hunter,  lie 
studied  medicine  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  later  matriculating  at 
the  University  of  Toronto  i  Canada',  whence  he  tub«e<iuent)y 
graduated  and  entered  upon  the  practice  of  his  piofepsion. 
I  or  the  pa»t  fourteen  rear*  be  has  given  special  attention  to  the 
mineral  resources  of  Michigan.  Idaho.  Colorado.  Arizona,  and 
t'tidi,  urn!  in  pursuit  of  scientific  investigation  paiaed  six  years 
in  th»  I '.lack  Hills.  Ho  is  a  recognized  expert  in  the  premises 
and  Ins  judgment  in  that  connection  is  regarded  us  conclusive. 
He  has  been  a  resident  of  Salt  I  Jike  <  it>  for  the  past  seven 
year*,  engaged  in  the  examination  of  mining  proper!  i»s.  the 
ptirchi-Heand  rale  of  name.  etc..  in  which  lie  ha*  scored  anucoea* 
pronounced  and  highly  deaerved. 


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H.  C.  CHAMBERS. 

What  the  successful  miner  must  pass  through  during  his 
years  of  toil  and  travel  from  the  bottom  to  the  top,  the  world 
at  large,  devoted  to  other  pursuits,  will  forever  remain  in 
ignorance. 

It  is  only  men  possessed  of  great  executive  ability  and 
superior  judgment,  that  can  take  the  undeveloped  claim,  usu- 
ally inaccessible,  and  convert  it  into  a  dividend-paying  mine. 


least.  He  has  today  the  same  true  heart,  frank,  open  nature 
and  approachable  manner  that  was  typical  of  him  in  the  years 
of  unsuccessful  ventures. 

Since  the  discovery  of  the  Ontario,  other  rich  claims  have 
been  located  in  the  same  vicinity,  and  many  splendid  mines 
put  in  vigorous  operation.  Park  City  has  sprung  up  in  this 
raining  district  and  is  now  a  flourishing  town  of  some  6,000 
inhabitants,  devoted  exclusively  to  working  the  mines  in  the 
vicinity.  The  Ontario  alone  is  sufficient  to  support  a  city  of 


To  interest  capital,  conduct  the  preliminaries   and  engineer       this  size,  and  with  the  development  of  other  rich  claims,  Park 

"  demonstrated       City  is  destined  to   grow    in  population    and  importance  to 


the  work,  requires  a  man  of  long  experience  and 
ability.  The  western  country  has  many  men  of  this  stamp, 
who  are  veterans  at  the 
business  and  recognized 
as  leaders  and  projectors 
of  all  gigantic  enterprises 
growing  out  of  the  won- 
derful discoveries  that 
have  been  made  within 
the  past  twenty  years. 
Probably  no  one  among 
them  has  had  a  more  re- 
markable career,  or  ex- 
hibited greater  ability 
as  a  practical  miner, 
than  Mr.  R.  C.  Chamber?, 
whose  picture  graces  this 
page  of  our  book.  He 
is  what  may  be  termed 
an  astute  mine  manipu- 
lator, for  he  is  not  only 
possessed  of  a  thorough 
knowledge  of  the  details 
of  work  at  the  mines,  but 
has  been  the  means  of 
interesting  more  capital 
and  establishing  a  greater 
and  more  widespread  rep- 
utation for  our  Territory 
as  a  mineral  producing 
country,  than  any  other 
one  man.  He  stands  at 
the  head  of  the  corpora- 
tions that  are  uow  operat- 
ing the  largest  and  most 
profitable  mines  of  Utah. 
He  was  prominently  iden- 
tified with  them  from  the 
start,  and  has  proved  an 
indispensable  working 
factor  in  all  their  exten- 
sions and  movements 
ever  since.  Among  these 
are  the  Ontario  and  Daly 
mines  at  Park  City,  of 
which  Mr.  Chambers  is 
general  manager,  the 
greatest  mines  of  Utah, 
both  in  regard  to  the 
amount  of  ore  taken  out, 
the  number  of  men  em- 
ployed and  the  amount 
of  capital  expended  in 
getting  the  mines  into 
condition  for  extensive 

operations.  He  had  faced  the  blunt  of  a  miner's  life  for  years, 
both  in  California  and  Utah,  prior  to  the  discovery  of  the 
Ontario,  on  June  19th,  1872,  though  he  was  known  among 
wealthy  mine  speculators,  as  a  man  of  sound  judgment  and 
practical  understanding,  and  to  his  advice  and  counsel  was  at- 
tached a  great  deal  of  importance. 

The  discovery  of  the  famous  Ontario,  however,  by  one 
Herman  liudden,  was  a  turning  point  in  Mr.  Chambers' life.  At 
the  time  he  was  in  Southern  Utah,  managing  the  Webster  and 
Bully  Boy  mines,  and  when  the  story  of  this  new  find  reached 
his  ears,  he  at  once  visited  the  place,  took  important  observa- 
tions, and  immediately  associated  himself  with  the  late  Senator 
George  Hearst,  of  California,  and  other  prominent  capitalists, 
purchased  the  claim  and  commenced  operations.  Mr.  Cham- 
bers' career  as  a  wealthy  man  of  Utah  dates  from  that  time.  He 
made  the  Ontario  what  it  is  by  persistent  hard  work  and  care- 
ful management,  and  it  has  in  consequence  yielded  both  him- 
self and  associates  millions  of  money. 

A  fact  about  Mr.  Chambers  that  is  worthy  of  note  is,  that 
his  sudden  accession  to  a  place  of  power  and  influence  has  not 
changed  his  sterling  character  or  generous  disposition  in  the 


a  much  greater  city  than  it  is  at  present.    Some  idea  of  the 

magnitude  of  the  Ontario 
mine  may  be  formed  from 
the  fact  that  the  monthly 
pay-roll  amounts  to  850,- 
000,  and  that  2,000  people 
are  supported  by  work  at 
the  mine  and  mill.  In 
1888,  an  immense  drain 
tunnel  was  commenced 
for  the  purpose  of  tap- 
ping the  mine  at  a  depth 
of  1,500  feet,  and  work  on 
this  tunnel  has  contin- 
ued almost  uninterrupt- 
edly ever  since.  It  is 
now  in  8,650  feet;full  dis- 
tance to  be  run,  15,000 
feet.  The  Ontario  mine 
has  already  paid  in  divi- 
dends, $11,525,000,  and 
the  outlook  is  equally  as 
favorable  for  many  years 
to  come. 

The  l)aly  Mining  Com- 
pany, of  which  Mr. 
Chambers  is  president,  is 
now  operating  the  Daly 
mine,  and  although  it 
has  been  but  a  short  time 
since  ore  was  first  taken 
out,  $1,762,500  has  been 
paid  in  dividends,  and 
the  iniue  promises  to  be- 
come fully  as  valuable 
as  the  Ontario. 

Besides  these  two  com- 
panies, Mr.  Chambers  is 
prominently  connected 
with  other  leading  cor- 
porations of  Utah,  and 
is  regarded  by  all  asso- 
ciated in  business,  as  a 
man  of  exceptionally 
broad  and  liberal  ideas, 
and  administrative  abil- 
ity. His  vigorous  poli- 
cies in  the  prosecution  of 
all  work  devolving  upon 
him  in  the  divers  posi- 
tions he  holds,  has  met 
the  approbation  and  sanc- 

li.  c.  (  HAMliKliS.  tion  of  all  directors  and 

co-officials,  and  under  his 

able  and  conscientious  management  the  interests  of  each  stock- 
holder is  subserved  faithfully  and  honorably.  Public  spirited 
movements  are  tendered  his  endorsement  and  support,  and 
every  new  project  and  enterprise  calculated  to  benefit  the  com- 
munity or  prove  conducive  to  the  public  welfare  is  aided  and 
encouraged. 

CONWAY  &  SIMMONS. 

The  firm  of  Conway  &  Simmons,  dealers  in  teas,  coffees, 
f  pices,  etc.,  South  Third  near  South  Main  street,  is  composed 
of  P.  J.  Conway  and  W.  S.  Simmons,  and  was  organized  and 
began  operations  about  the  first  of  April,  1890.  They  occupy 
premises  18x70  feet  in  dimensions,  used  as  a  sample  room  and 
for  office  purposes, also  a  commodiousand  well  equipped  ware- 
house 70x96  feet,  opposite  the  depot.  They  make  a  specialty  of  the 
manufacture  of  extracts,  baking  powders,  etc.,  and  carry  large 
stocks  of  teas,  mostly  of  their  own  importation  ;also  best  grades  of 
Mocha,  Java,  Maracaibo  and  Rio  coffees,  green  and  browned,  the 
browning  being  done  upon  the  premises,  under  the  supervision 
of  the  firm,  together  with  spices,  delicaces,  etc.,  in  great  vaiiety. 
They  handle  goods  of  the  best  quality,  fill  orders  promptly  and 


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stand  high  with  the  trade  to  which  they  cater,  principally  the 
retail  jobbing  trade  in  Salt  Lake  City,  and  throughout  Utah, 
Idaho,  Montana  and  Colorado,  aggregating  more  than  $150,000 
annually.  The  firm  also  represent  in  the  West  the  houses  of 
D.  P.  Winnie,  dealers  in  twine,  rope,  etc.,  New  York ;  William 
Peck  4  Co.,  wholesale  grocers,  San  Francisco;  I).  B.  Scully, 
syrups,  etc.,  Chicago;  the  Southern  California  Packing  Co., 
lx>e  Angeles;  Robert  Gary,  molasses,  rice,  etc.,  New  Orleans, 
and  others. 

Mr.  P.  J.  Con  way  is  a  native  of  Wisconsin  and  well  known 
in  all  parts  of  the  West.  Previous  to  his  removal  to  Salt 
Lake,  he  was  an  extensive  dealer  in  furniture,  hardware,  etc., 
at  t  )niaha  ami  North  Platte,  Neb.,  also  commercially  interested 
at  other  points  on  the  "thither  side  of  the  Range."  Mr.  Sim- 
mons, the  junior  partner,  was  for  years  traveling  salesman  for 
Beem,  Moffitt  Ac  Co.,  Kansas  City,  Mo.;  for  Carter  Howley  & 
Co.,  and  other  coffee  and  spice  houses,  and  is  intimately  famil- 
iar with  the  requirements  of  the  trade. 

.Both  gentlemen  are  merchants  of  the  liberal,  progressive 
type,  and  the  phenomenally  large  demands  of  the  trade  sup- 
plied by  them  is  an  eloqnent  acknowledgment  of  the  pre-emi- 
nent position  they  occupy  in  the  mercantile  world. 


GEORGE  ARTHUR  RICE. 

The  subject  of  this  sketch  was  born  in  Knox  County.  Illinois, 
M  an-h  '24th.  1859.  He  accompanied  his  parents  to  Colorado  in 
1876,  when  his  father  engaged  in  mining  atSunshine,  in  Boulder 
county.  George  A  rtbnr  soon  after  entered  theState  University, 
graduating  from  the  Scientific  department  in  1882.  His  first 


SBORGK  AIM  Hi  li  III.  i 

employment  was  that  of  assayer  and  chemist  for  a  mining  com- 
pany operating  a  number  of  mine*  on  Battle  Mountain,  in  Kitirle 
MUM?,  Minler  the  management  of  Judge  I).  D.  Holding.  He 
afterwards  opened  an  assay  office  in  Leadville.  In  1886  he 
located  in  (Uenwood  SpringH.  Colo.,  and  established  "Geo. 
Arthur  Kirn  .V  < 'O.'H  I'.nnk."  winch  afterwards  culminated  in  the 
"(ilcnwixxl  National  Hank."  His  investments  in  real  estate  and 
the  banks  in  Glen  wood  were  at  the  nnht  time,  and  through  In- 
business  ragacity  he  disposed  of  his  real  estate  and  banking  in- 
terest* at  the  height  of  the  doom;  hence  come  of  hisfriemlH.  not 
no  fort litiHte,  railed  him  "lucky  George."  In  1SK7,  he  with 
other*  ••>.!iil>ii>l,.  .1  the  Firiit  National  I'.nnk  at  Grand  Jni 
nri'l  in  I**''  the  l'ir*t  Niitional  Bank  at  Onray,  Colo.,  of  IM>||I  of 
which  bank*  be  is  Mill  president,  »n«l  they  have  in  excellent 
flimnrinl  tej.iiliition.  In  1HOO  he  established  it  Kureks,  I'tah. 
the  •  '  .  ir  Itii  «  A  Co  'H  Hank,"  and  he  is  also  prrnni>-nt 

of  that  n  Mil  ut,'. ii.  whn  h  in  in  a  healthy  rntdition  and  doing  H 
splendid  ImsinetH  HIM  latent  venture,  the  sampling  works  at 
Knrekn.  with  an  average  monthly  rapacity  of  4.IK.O  ton*  of  ore,  IB 
ao  enterprise  of  pronounced  snceeM,  and  through  his  fine 


engineering  the  Tintie  branch  of  the  Kio  Grande  Western 
railway  was  made  possible,  as  it  was  through  his  personal 
efforts  that  the  subscriptions  were  obtained  necessary  for  its 
construction. 

The  old  adage  that  "Nothing  succeeds  like  succees,"  is  veri- 
fied in  the  past  history  of  young  Rice,  and  though  the  term 
"lucky"  is  frequently  applied  to  his  schemes;  yet  upon  closer 
observation  all  his  undertakings  are  thoroughly  investigated 
from  every  possible  standpoint  before  investing.  Cool,  calcu- 
lating and  conservative,  he  from  the  beginning  seems  to  forecast 
the  hidden  rocks,  shoals  and  undercurrents  that  are  likely  to 
wreck  a  craft  upon  any  "wild  cat"  scheme. 

Meeting  his  business  engagements  promptly,  he  is  rather  ex- 
acting in  the  obligations  from  others,  yet  he  has  great  sympathy 
for  those  less  fortunate  in  the  race  of  life.  In  fact  bis  nature  is 
BO  confiding  and  sympathetic,  like  HoraceGreeley.heis  likely  to 
be  imposed  upon  sometimes.  To  the  personal  knowledge  of  the 
writer  he  gave  away,  quite  recently,  in  various  sums  to  parties 
"dead  broke"  and  out  of  employment,  what  amounted  to  as 
much  as  the  yearly  snlitry  of  some  men. 

A  young  man  leaving  college  without  a  dollar,  now  only  in 
his  33rd  year  proprietor  of  extensive  sampling  works,  president 
of  three  banks  aud  largely  interested  in  several  prominent 
mining  properties,  is  certainly  rather  phenomenal.  Who  shall 
say,  then,  contemplating  his  past  record,  that  he  will  not,  at  no 
very  distant  day,  accomplish  the  enterprise  that  is  the  acme  of 
his  ambition,  and  to  which  his  untiring  energies  are  concen- 
trated; that  is,  the  building  of  a  railroad  from  this  city  to  the 
Pacific  ( 'oast,  and  thus  become  one  of  the  greatest  benefactor? 
to  Suit  Lake  and  the  Territory  of  Utah? 

HEILLY  &  KANE. 

The  extent  and  value  of  Utah's  coal  deposits  are  not  gen- 
erally known,  but  some  of  the  discoveries  already  made, and  the 
mines  now  in  operation,  prove  conclusively  that  the  Territory 
is  abundantly  supplied  with  this  necessity.  Messrs.  Keilly  -V 
Kane,  attorneys  and  counsellors  at  law,  100  and  101  Wasatch 
building,  are  attorneys  and  agents  for  the  following  named 
coal  companies,  a  description  of  the  mines  and  claims  controlled 
by  each  being  given  in  detail:  The  Bee  Hire  Coal  and  Reser- 
voir Company,  is  one  of  Utah's  ooal  wonders,  being  situated  in 
Kmery  county,  forty  miles  from  Price,  a  town  on  the  R.  ().  \V. 
I U  I !.,  and  on  the  line  of  the  new.  railroad  survey.  The  ooal 
pro|>erty  consists  of  eight  claims  of  one  hundred  and  sixty 
acres  each.  The  coal  does  not  appear  to  be  in  veina,  but  in 
"perfect  mountains,"  and  is  practically  inexhaustible.  It  is 
fine  quality,  also  a  good  coking  coal,  and  will  soon  take  the 
place  of  the  Connersville  coke  in  western  markets.  This  pro- 
perty lies  in  the  midst  of  a  good  grazing  and  farming  country, 
with  an  abundance  of  fine  timber  for  mining  and  all  purpose* 
required.  The  value  of  these  mines  may  be  estimated  when 
the  absence  of  ooal  in  the  adjoining  states  and  territories  is 
considered. 

The  following  gentlemen  constitute  the  hoard  of  directors: 
H  \V.  llooten,  H.  A.  Ferguson,  M.  M.  Busby,  Thos.  Kane  and 
L.  i-ottri.ll. 

The  Scandanavia  Coal  Company.  This  wonderful  deposit 
of  coal  lies  in  Muddy  Creek  Canon,  in  Emery  county,  Utah, 
ami  comprises  twelve  claims  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres 
.•a.-li.of  tine  hard  coal.  It  is  so  situated  in  regard  to  lay  of 
country,  convenience  to  wood  and  water,  that  it  can  be  worked 
cheaply,  as  the  veins  are  continuous  aud  thick,  averaging  twelve 
feet,  also  near  the  surface  and  easy  of  access  to  the  R.  G.  \V 
K.  R.  This  part  of  the  Territory  is  one  of  the  most  wonderful 
coal  regions  in  the  world,  being  of  vast  extent  near  the  surface, 
-upi-rior  quality,  convenient  for  all  supplies,  such  as  timber, 
water,  food  supplies  and  cheap  labor.  The  roal  is  free  from 
sulphur,  lining  almost  entirely  consumed,  leaving  but  a  very 
small  p.  r  cent,  of  ash,  and  the  deposits  will  make  it  possible  ti. 
work  to  advantage  the  exhanstlefs  and  wonderful  mountains 
of  iron  aud  copper  that  now  cannot  be  a*  profitably  worked  on 
account  of  the  expense  of  coke  for  smelting  purposes. 

The  properly  is  owned  in.  -tl\  l.y  Salt  Lake  gentlemen,  sod 
the  directors  of  the  company  are:  Christopher  C.  Reynolds. 
Peter  U  Johnson  and  Angus  MrKellar. 

The  Kmery  County  Coal  Company.  This  is, perhaps,  one  of 
(he  Urge*!  holdings  of  coal  in  the  country,  consisting  as  it  does 
of  thirty-two  rliiiniH  of  one  hundred  and  sixty  acres  each,  with 
an  avenge  depth  of  ten  fe.  t  of  ci  a!  of  the  finent  coking  qual- 
;'>•''  I  to  that  found  at  ConnerKville,  Pennsylvania. 

'I  hm  iiiiineiiHe  tr.o-t  of  Ininl,  forming,  as  it  does,  one  oontinuoui 
co«l  U'll.  Hiirrounded  by  line  tiiulxT.Hii  abundance  of  water, the 
best  of  grazing  land,  in.. I  one  of  the  richwit  agricultural  sections 
of  Utah,  is  well  peopled  with  thrifty  and  industrious  citizens. 


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Nature  has  done  everything  for  this  section.  A  railroad  has 
lately  been  surveyed  to  within  twelve  miles  of  this  coal  vein,  and 
there  is  a  good  down  grade  from  the  coal  beds  to  the  railroad 
tracks. 

The  officers  and  directors  are:  John  Edwards,  president; 
John  C.  Robbins, -vice-president;  Frank  Moore,  secretary;  Geo. 
Bushy,  treasurer;  H.  M.  Fugate  and  Frank  Henrie. 

Messrs.  Reilly  &  Kane,  attorneys  for  these  mines,  can  be 
communicated  with  in  reference  to  their  value  and  output,  and 
will  make  prompt  reply,  giving  in  detail  facts  and  figures  in 
connection  therewith,  and  such  other  information  as  may  be 
valuable  and  desirable  to  capitalists  and  others. 


WENDELL  BENSON. 

A  career  that  has  been  as  honorable  as  it  has  been  success- 
ful is  that  of  Wendell 
Benson.  No  man  has 
talked  less  and  accom- 
plished more.  His  full, 
round  face  and  beam- 
ing eyes  bespeak  perfect 
health  and  an  amiable 
disposition.  But  there 
is  back  of  this  a  staunch, 
resolute  will,  a  self- 
mastery  and  manly 
courage,  a  cheerful  hope, 
admirable  traits  of  this 
quiet,  genial  and  inval- 
uable citizen. 

Born  on  the  rugged 
shores  of  Maine,  at 
Fremont  (Mt.  Desert), 
Hancock  county,  March 
25,  1857,  Mr.  Benson  is 
not  yet  thirty-five  years 
of  age.  He  is  the  de- 
scendant of  a  race  of 
sea-faring  men,  and  his 
jolly  spirits  and  hearty 
nature  come  to  him 
naturally—  as  a  child  of 
the  sea.  When  but  a 
lad  he  conducted  a 
country  store  at  bis 
native  town,  but  be  soon 
tired  of  this  and  re- 
moved to  Boston,  where 
he  engaged  in  the  ship 
chandlery  trade.  In  1879 
he  became  connected 
with  C.  S.  Hutchings  of 
Chicago,  and  remained 
in  the  World's  Fnir  city 
six  years.  Moving  to 
Omaha  in  1885,  he  open- 
ed a  wholesale  fish 
market,  out  of  which 
he  made  considerable 
money,  and,  getting  a 
little  ahead  in  the  world, 
he  embarked  in  the  real 
estate  business,  turning 
several  fortunate  specu- 
lations. In  November, 
1889,  he  came  to  Salt 
Lake  City,  and,  after  looking  over  the  town,  he  set  his  stakes 
to  build  a  hotel.  He  went  about  bis  business  so  quietly  that 
it  was  some  time  before  the  citizens  fully  comprehended  the 
importance  of  the  man  or  his  project.  It  was  not  until  the 
ground  had  bten  excavated  and  the  walls  began  to  go  up  that 
they  comprehended  the  fact  that  Mr.  Benson  was  building,  for 
this  city,  one  of  the  best  hotels  in  the  West.  The  majestic 
monument  that  now  adorns  one  of  the  important  cor- 
ners of  State  street,  and  which  represents  an  investment 
of  nearly  half  a  million  dollars,  now  known  to  the 
traveling  public  as  the  "  Kuutsfprd  Hotel,"  speaks  higher 
praise  to  the  originator  of  the  project  than  words.  The  far- 
seeing  business  sagacity  of  Mr.  Benson  can  in  no  better  way 
be  illustrated  than  in  his  selection  of  the  site  for  this  build- 
ing. At  that  time  State  street  was  without  a  single  important 
building,  except  the  old  theatre,  and  its  future  quite  uncertain 
and  undetermined.  But  time  is  rapidly  vindicating  the  wis- 
dom of  the  choice.  Mr.  Benson  and  his  partners  received,  as  a 


bonus  for  the  location  of  the  hotel,  ground  valued  at  $84,000, 
and  now  worth  not  less  than  $150,000. 

Though  born  in  Maine,  Mr.  Benson  is  a  staunch  democrat. 
At  the  early  age  of  twenty-one,  his  fellow  townsmen  recognized 
his  worth  as  a  citizen  by  electing  him  selectman  and  overseer 
of  the  poor.  Since  coming  to  Utah,  Mr.  Benson  has  been  so 
engrossed  with  business,  he  having  superintended  the  construc- 
tion of  the  hotel,  that  he  had  little  time  to  devote  to  politics. 
The  democratic  convention,  however,  in  casting  about  for  the 
best  men,  honored  Mr.  Benson  with  a  nomination  to  the  upper 
house  of  the  Territorial  legislature  upon  a  ticket,  which,  for 
the  high  integrity  and  sterling  character  of  the  candidates,  has 
seldom,  if  ever  been  equalled  by  any  convention. 

Mr.  Benson  takes  a  deep  interest  in  the  development  of  the 
city  and  Territory,  and  is  now  quietly  promoting  new  enter- 
prises that  promise  as  much  as  the  Knutsford  hotel,  which  is  a 

credit  to  its  builders  and 
an-  ornament  to  the  city. 


WENDELL  BENSON. 


THE  DALTON 

GOLD    MINING 

AND    MILLING 

COMPANY. 

It  is  an  accepted  fact 
that  the  mining  inter- 
ests of  any  city  conduce 
in  the  greatest  degree 
to  its  material  and  per- 
manent welfare  and  Salt 
Lake  is  no  exception  to 
this  rule.  As  this  city 
is  the  central  point  for 
trade  of  the  Territory  it 
is  but  natural  that  all 
the  heavy  mining  com- 
panies should  be  con- 
centrated here.  Among 
those  that  bear  a  pro- 
minent part  in  the  de- 
velopment of  the  mining 
resources  of  Utah  is  the 
Dalton  Gold  Mining  and 
Milling  Company,  with 
a  capital  stock  of  $2,- 
500,000,  divided  into 
500,000  shares  of  five 
dollars  each.  The 
o  ffi  c  e  r  s  are:  C.  B. 
Weeks,  president ;  Frank 
K.  Knox,  treasurer;  G. 
F.  Dalton.vice-president 
ond  superintendent,  and 
(-.  II.  Wilbur,  secretary. 
The  property  owned  by 
the  company  was  dis- 
covered by  Mr.  Geo.  F. 
Dalton,  after  whom  the 
mine  was  named,  a 
native  of  Utah,  where 
he  was  born  in  1856. 
At  the  age  of  fourteen 
years  he  began  to  pro- 
spect and  mine,  and 
since  that  period  has 

canvassed  the  entire  Territory  of  Utah  and  Nevada,  meeting 
with  encouraging  success  and  finally  culminating  in  the  discov- 
ery of  the  Dalton  mine.  The  Dalton  claim  is  1,050  x  1,500  feet 
in  dimensions  and  consists  of  two  claims,  the  "  Hardcash"  and 
the  "  Pearl,"  into  which  tunnels  have  been  run,  a  vein  devel- 
oped 300  feet  in  length,  with  a  well-defined  fissure,  having 
strong  crystallization.  The  vein  rock  is  a  lively  clear  quartz, 
showing  much  crystallization  throughout  and  fissures  of  iron 
and  'talc.  A  shipment  of  ore  was  made  recently  that  milled 
$467.00  in  gold  per  ton ;  a  second  shipment  showed  82,055.00  gold, 
and  a  third  shipment  $602.00,  a  sure  indication  that  the  owners 
have  "struck  it  rich."  A  Huntington  mill  with  plates  and  con- 
centrators has  been  erected  near  the  property,  and  is  now  in  suc- 
cessful operation.  These  claims  are  situated  in  Bullion  Canyon, 
close  to  Marysvale,  and  are  reputed  the  largest  gold  mines  in 
the  world,  and  the  company  will  spare  no  pains  nor  expense  to 
develop  this  fact.  Although  a  young  man,  Mr.  Dalton  has  fully 
demonstrated  his  ability  in  the  successes  he  has  hitherto  achieved. 


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F.  SIMON. 

The  career  of  Mr.  F.  Simon,  whether  reference  is  made  to 
the  gentleman  in  his  capacity  of  private  citizen,  public  bene- 
factor or  business  man,  enthusiastic  in  the  creation  and  pro- 
motion of  means  having  for  their  object  the  growth  and  de- 
velopment of  the  city  and  Territory  he  has  adopted  as  his 
home,  is  too  well  known  to  require  exhaustive  elaboration. 
Mr.  Simon  is  a  practical  man  of  the  world,  it  might  be  added, 
of  the  orthodox  school,  who  was  born  thirty-nine  years  ago  in 
the  village  of  Thorn,  and  kingdom  of  Prussia.  As  he  grew  in 
years  and  observation,  he  acquired  the  rudiments  of  an  educa- 
tion, and  secured  an  experience  that  probably,  more  than  all 
else,  especially  equipped  him  for  the  duties  of  life.  Hejwas  suc- 
cessful as  a  pupil.  A  student  by  nature,  he  never  reached 
that  point  where  he  could  learn  no  more,  and  his  classical 
course  at  college  was  begun  under  auspices  singularly  feli- 
citous and  promising.  Financial  reverses,  however,  put  a  per- 
iod to  designs  fond  parents  are  wont  to  indulge  for  ambitious 
sons,  and  when  but  fifteen  years  of  age  young  Simon  landed 
at  Castle  Garden,  New  York,  a  stranger  without  friends  and 
withbut  little  means.  For  two  months  he  was  subjected  to 
hardships  and  privations,  at  the  expiration  of  which  time  he 
obtained  employment  in  the  office  of  a  German  journalist.  The 
work  there  was  hard,  but  he  never  allowed  the  severity  of 
the  service  to  affect  the  faithful  discharge  of  his  duties  and 
he  constantly  grew  in  favor  with  his  employer.  As  a  result,  he 
soon  laid  by  sufficient  means  to  pay  for  his  transportation  to 
the  West,  and  in  1876,  he  first  arrived  in  Salt  Lake  City. 
At  that  date  the  present  municipality  was  pretentious  only  to 
a  small  degree,  and  the  surrounding  country  but  sparsely 
settled.  The  conditions  were  new  to  Simon,  and  though  anx- 
ious to  accommodate  himself  to  the  circumstances,  was  doubt- 
less, not  slow  to  realize  that  desideratum.  He  was  im- 
pressed with  the  advantages  apparent,  and  his  study  then 
was,  as  it  has  since  been,  how  the  situation  could  be  im- 
proved, a  problem  the  solution  of  which  Mr.  Simon  has 
been  largely  instrumental  in  securing — a  problem  involv- 
ing the  assimilation  of  business  and  social  interests 
throughout  the  Territory  has  been  brought  to  a  successful 
issue  through  the  employment  of  agencies  Mr.  Simon  and 
others  suggested  and  urged,  whereby  friction  was  avoided 
and  harmony  was  promoted.  It  might  here  be  stated 
that  he  has  ever  been  opposed  to  the  inauguration  or  con- 
tinuance of  violent  measures  advocated  from  time  to 
time  by  radical  elements  in  various  parts  of  the  Terri- 
tory, and  when  a  move  was  made  to  disfranchise  the  Mor- 
mon people,  he  opposed  it  with  all  the  power  at  his  command, 
and  succeeded  in  throttling  a  measure  that  would  have  worked 
irreparable  damage  to  the  people  and  the  Territory. 

In  all  particulars  and  in  all  respects  connected  with  the 
welfare  of  Utah  and  her  people,  Mr.  Simon  has  always  been 
one  of  the  most  influential  of  the  pioneers  in  that  behalf. 

A  generous  man,  he  has  never  grown  rich,  and  though 
scarcely  more  than  independent,  he  has  been  not  only  the  in- 
spiration to  great  enterprises,  but  the  man  through  whoee 
liberality  and  public  spirit  they  have  been  made  to  crystallize 
into  being.  The  Chamber  of  Commerce,  indeed,  is  said  to  have 
been  of  his  creation,  and  each  day  since  its  organization  has  he 
given  the  undertaking  a  large  measure  of  his  personal  at- 
tention. 

The  Utah  Loan  and  Building  Association,  to-day  controlling 
more  than  a  quarter  of  a  million  of  dollars  capital,  is  indebted  to 
Mr.  Simon  for  its  conception,  birth  and  subsequent  growth. 
For  two  years  he  filled  the  chair  of  president  of  the  asso- 
ciation with  results  advantageous  to  the  trust,  and  is  at 
present  the  treasurer  of  what  is  "recognized  as  one  of  the  model 
organizations  of  the  country."  He  is  also  vice-president  and 
one  of  the  stockholders  of  the  Salt  Lake  Lithographing  Com- 
pany, and  head  of  the  firm  of  Simon  Bros.,  extensive  dealers  in 
millinery  goods,  silks,  satins,  laces,  bijouterie,  etc..  also  general 
agents  for  the  Deseret  Woolen  Mills,  and  potent  factors  in  the 
introduction  and  distribution  of  their  products.  In  this  field 
of  usefulness  the  Simon  Bros,  have  built  up  a  trade  BO  large 
and  extended  that  the  capacity  of  the  mills  has  been  enlarged 
to  meet  the  growing  demands. 

For  a  number  of  years  Mr.  Simon  served  as  an  officer  of  the 
Chamber  of  Commerce,  but  at  the  lest  election  absolutely 
declined  a  re-nomination  to  the  presidency,  consenting,  how- 
ever, to  the  universal  demand  that  he  retain  the  chairmanship 
of  the  Bureau  of  Transportation  to  the  end  that  the  work  in 
that  direction,  already  begun,  might  be  continued  without 
interruption.  The  city  press,  at  his  retirement  from  the 
presidency,  editorially  expatiated  upon  his  work,  his  official 
acts  that  were  of  value  to  the  city,  and  eloquently  voiced  the 


public  regret  manifested  upon  Mr.  Simon's  withdrawal  from 
active  participation  in  the  affairs  of  the  chamber.  One  of  the 
first  acts  of  the  new  board,  upon  being  inducted  into  office,  was 
to  order  the  portrait  of  Mr.  Simon  to  be  hung  in  a  conspic- 
uous place  in  the  Exchange  room  of  the  Chamber. 

The  most  eloquent  tribute  that  admirers  and  a  grateful  pub- 
lic can  address  to  Mr.  Simon  is,  that  he  is  a  "  self-made  man,  a 
suave,  dignified  and  courteous  gentleman,  typical  of  the  highest 
form  of  American  citizenship." 


BULLION-BECK   MINE. 

Although  the  mining  interests  of  Utah,  and  the  West  gen- 
erally, are  yet  in  their  infancy,  some  valuable  claims  have  been 
discovered  and  developed  of  late  years,  which,  from  the  extreme 
richness  of  the  ore  produced,  is  a  sure  indication  that  the  hills 
and  mountains  of  Utah  are  teeming  with  precious  metals,  and 
that  the  day  is  not  far  distant  when  this  Territory  will  be  one 
of  the  grandest  mining  camps  in  all  the  world.  Among  the 
many  valuable  properties  in  Utah,  there  is  none,  perhaps,  of 
greater  importance  to  the  development  of  the  country  than  the 
Bullion-Beck  mines.  They  are  located  in  the  Tintic  mining 
district,  where  they  were  discovered  by  Mr.  John  Beck  over 
twenty  years  ago.  The  products  are  gold,  silver  and  lead  pro- 
ducing ore,  and  have  paid  ten  per  cent,  on  a  capital  of  $4,000,000 
for  the  year  1890.  The  mines  give  employment  to  500  men, 
and,  in  the  latter  year,  the  shipments  from  same  amounted  to 
23,000  tons  of  ore.  The  company  is  provided  with  all  conven- 
iences necessary  to  a  successful  operation  of  the  property, 
including  hoisting  works,  stores,  boarding  houses,  machine 
shops,  railroad  tracks,  etc.,  including  an  engine  of  500-horse 
power  capacity,  and  machinery  and  equipments  of  the  most 


JOHN  BECK. 

approved  design  and  construction.  The  officers  of  the  com- 
pany are:  M.  T.  Thatcher,  president;  John  Beck,  vice-presi- 
dent; W.  P.  Preston,  treasurer,  and  W.  J.  Bailey,  secretary. 

Adjoining  and  contiguous  to  the  Bullion-Beck  property, 
are  a  number  of  other  rich  claims,  in  which  the  same  company 
is  interested.  These  include  the  Caroline,  200  feet  square, 
while  to  the  north  of  the  Beck  is  the  claim  of  the  Crown  Point 
Mining  Company,  1,500x200  feet  in  size,  of  which  John  Beck  is 
president,  and  from  which  good  paying  ore  is  taken  in  large 
quantities.  The  Bullion-Beck  Company  also  own  the  "  Solid 
Muldoon  Group,"  consisting  of  eight  claims  in  the  same  dis- 
trict. The  "  Northern  Spy  "  comprising  six  claims,  is  another 
rich  property  the  company  is  interested  in.  Hoisting  and 
other  necessary  machinery  have  been  erected  on  the  latter,  and 
a  large  number  of  men  are  employed.  Prior  to  the  erection  of 
the  works  and  the  placing  of  machinery  therein,  horse  power 


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was  employed,  and,  with  encb  crude  appliances,  the  output  of 
the  mine  was  valued  at  ?  500,000.  Since  the  improvements  were 
made,  however,  the  output  has  largely  increased,  and  the 
future  prospects  of  this  claim  are  very  bright.  The  capital  is 
$1,000,000,  divided  into  100,000  shares  of  810  each,  and  the 
officers  are:  A.  £.  Hyde,  president;  John  Beck,  vice-president, 
and  W.  S.  McCornick,  treasurer. 

Another  valuable  property  owned  by  Mr.  Beck  is  the  Gov- 
ernor mine,  with  an  area  200xl,rXK)  feet  and  valued  at  $  150,000. 
The  property  has  two  shafts  sunk  on  it  of  175  and  132  feet 
respectively,  and  is  supplied  with  all  the  necessary  buildings, 
machinery,  etc.,  for  successful  operations. 

Among  other  valuable  interests  for  the  development  of 
which  the  public  is  indebted  to  Mr.  Beck,  is  the  Greaser,  a 
mine  adjoining  the  Northern  Spy,  the  output  of  which,  in  gold, 
silver  and  copper,  represents  8100,000  in  value;  the  Hammers- 
ville  Water  Company;  the  Utah  Asphalt  and  Varnish  Com- 
pany, with  a  capital  stock  of  8*2,500,000,  and  property  consisting 
of  6,060  acres  of  land,  located  in  Uintah  county,  by  T.  A. 
Walley  in  1887,  and  containing  a  vein  of  asphaltum  over  fifty  feet 
thick,  extending  nearly  fourteen  miles.  The  company,  of 
which  Mr.  Beck  is  president,  T.  A.  Walley,  vice-president  and 
general  manager;  Anrelius  Miner,  secretary,  and  A.  E.  Hyde, 
treasurer,  proposes  to  manufacture  varnish,  the  abundance  of 
raw  material,  early  completion  of  transportation  facilities  and 


her  limits,  and  to  himself  and  Mr.  Hyde  almost  the  entire 
credit  of  developing  these  properties  are  due.  They  are  men 
of  large  and  generous  enterprise,  and  will  still  continue,  in  a 
greater  measure  than  ever,  to  push  forward  to  a  successful 
issue  those  gigantic  enterprises  with  which  they  are  so 
closely  connected,  and  which  are  valuable  factors  in  the 
material  growth  and  prosperity  of  the  Territory. 


LOUIS  FRANKLIN   KULLAK 

was  born  of  German  and  Irish  parentage,  on  April  30,  1863,  in 
Topeka,  Kansas.  His  father,  Hugo  Knllak,  WHS  a  carpenter 
and  contractor.  Louis  F.  is  the  eldest  of  three  children  ;  went 
to  the  public  schools  of  the  then  frontier  town  of  Topeka  until 
he  was  thirteen  years  of  age,  when  his  mother,  his  father  hav- 
ing died  when  L.  F.  was  only  ten  years  old,  with  her  family 
moved  to  California.  Louis  F.  completed  his  education  in  the 
public  schools  and  Sacred  Heart  College  of  San  Francisco. 
After  graduating,  be  clerked  in  various  business  houses  until 
he  entered  the  law  office  of  Hon.  Wm.  L.  Gill,  of  San  Jose,  Cal., 
where  he  ntudied  law  for  a  year  and  then  entered  the  real  estate 
and  insurance  business.  For  the  past  six  years  Mr.  K.  has 
been  engaged  in  these  lines  with  marked  success,  his  opera- 
tions being  characterized  by  shrewdness  and  good  business 
judgment.  Mr.  Kullak  has  traveled  all  over  the  West  from  the 


T.  A.  WAM.Kt. 

unsurpassed  quality  of  the  asphaltum,  justifying  the  oonclu- 
HIMIIH  of  Mr.  Heck  and  others  as  to  the  profit  to  be  derived 
therefrom.  The  property  contains  100  overflowing  wells,  and 
the  credit  for  the  location  and  development  of  thin  property  IB 
also  due  to  MeMn.  Beck  and  Walley. 

The  Ashley  Coal  Oil,  Qilsonite  and  Mineral  Asphalt  Com- 
pany  ii  (till  another  enterprise  conducted  by  the  Bullion-Beck 
management,  under  the  executive  administration  of  Mr.  Beok. 
The  industry  is  also  located  in  Uintah  county,  gives  employ- 
ment to  a  fore*  of  fifty  men  and  promise  of  results  of  the  most 
•ubiiUntial  character  and  value  to  the  Territory,  M  also  to  the 
company  through  whom  enterprise  Urn  development  it  in 

Rrogreaa.  In  addition  to  the  above  the  company  is  heavily 
iterated  in  deposits  of  porcelain  clay  and  white  fire  clay. 
The  latter.  located  in  Utah  county,  in  under  the  immediate 
control  of  MfAxrH.  John  Beck  and  A.  K.  Hyde,  and  a  company 
i*  now  ID  progress  of  organization  for  the  manufacture  of  fire- 
brick on  a  large  scale.  A  company  ha*  also  been  formed  to 
manufacture  (-(unaware  from  the  porcelain  clay. 

Mr.  John  Beok.  by  whom  the  Hullion-lWk  property  was 
discovered,  is  a  native  of  Germany,  having  been  born  in~l-l< 
He  has  resided  in  and  been  thoroughly  idnntifiml  with  Utah 
for  t  wenty ••even  yearn,  practically  engaged  in  mining  and  proe- 
pecting.  He  is,  perhaps,  more  largely  interested  in  mining 
proper!  if*  throughout  the  Territory  than  any  other  man  within 


l.KWIS  K.  Kl'I.UAK. 

Mexican  line  to  the  British  possessions,  and  says  Utah,  with 
her  untold  resources,  offers  more  inducements  for  the  young 
man  seeking  a  western  home  than  any  state  or  territory  between 
the  oceans.  He  baa  erected  several  business  blocks  in  the  city 
and  has  always  bad  the  interest  and  wellfare  of  Salt  Lake  at 
heart.  He  also  owns  valuable  mining  interests  in  Idaho  and 
Big  Cottonwooil  in  Suit  Luke  county.  Mr.  Kullak  is  a  repre- 
sentative young  man  of  I  'tali,  and  nil  predict  for  him  a  bright 
future,  for  his  influence  will  yet  be  felt  in  the  Territory.  1  !••  m 
a  member  of  the  Chamber  of  Commerce,  Stock  and  iieal  Estate 
Exchange. 

CHA8.  B.  WEEKS. 

Although  Mr.  Chan.  II.  Weeks  baa  been  in  Utah  a  compara- 
tively brief  while,  evidences  accumulate  to  prove  that  he  is  a 
valuable  acquisition  to  the  territory.  He  was  born  in  Nile 
roimly,  III.,  during  IHifl.  and  received  hi*  education  in  the 
public  schools  of  Chicago.  Afterward  he  studied  law  with 
the  well-known  attorneys,  Osborn  A  Thompson,  of  the  latter 
city,  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar.  For  mor..  than  twenty 
yean  he  practiced  before  the  highest  courts  of  Illinois,  Kansas, 
Colorado  and  California,  finally  locating  in  Salt  Lake,  when 
his  eminent  qualifications  soon  secured  for  him  a  position  of 
enviable  prominence.  Previous  to  locating  in  Utah  (it  might 


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here  be  interpolated),  he  was  the  attorney  of  Stafford  county, 
Kanaas,  for  four  years,  and  during  the  civil  war  was  a  member 
of  the  union  army,  being  captured  at  Harper's  Ferry,  but  was 
paroled  and  sent  to  Camp  Douglas  until  he  could  be  exchanged. 
In  May,  1865,  he  resigned  with  the  rank  of  second  lieutenant 
and  resumed  the  discharge  of  his  duties  as  a  citizen. 

The  Mary  Mining  Company  of  Utah,  with  headquarters  in 
Salt  Lake,  has  a  capital  of  81,250,000  divided  into  shares  of  250,- 
000  at  $5  each.  The  mines  are  situated  in  the  Ohio  mining 
district  near  Marysvale,  and  are  among  the  richest  in  the  world. 
Mr.  Weeks  was  selected  as  the  company's  first  secretary,  and  is 
also  president  of  the  Dalton  Gold  Mining  Company  mentioned 
at  some  length  in  another  column  of  this  work. 

The  Mary  mining  claim  is  a  silver  bearing  quartz  lode,  on 
which  developments  have  been  made  that  show  ore  of  medium 
grades  in  large  quantities  for  the  reduction  of  which  works 
have  already  been  erected  on  the  grounds  and  the  process  of 
active  development  has  been  commenced  in  a  most  practical 
manner.  Mr.  Weeks  is  a  man  of  fertile  resources  with  the 
capacity  of  adapting  himself  to  all  circumstances,  and  the  com- 
pany which  h«  represents  is  fortunate  in  having  so  able  a  man 
at  its  helm.  The  additional  knowledge  that  he  possesses  on 
all  law  points  enhances  his  value  to  the  company,  as  also  to 
those  who  are  interested  in  the  progress  making  in  the  mineral 
and  other  resources  of  the  Territory. 


THOMPSON  AND  WEIGEL. 

The  demands  of  modern  civilization  have  created  a  taste  for 
the  luxurious  and  beautiful,  and  in  consequence,  a  higher  grade 
of  fhe  works  of  art  are  required.  In  no  particular  class  is  this 

more'noticeable,  than  in 
the  science  of  architect- 
ure. The  many  handsome 
public  buildings  with 
which  Salt  Lake  City  is 
adorned,  speak  volumes 
for  the  men  who  drew 
the  plans,  and  although 
the  firm  of  Thompson  & 
Weigel  have  been  in  Salt 
Lake  but  two  years,  it 
has  been  demonstrated 
Jthat  the  members  are 
'  artists  of  splendid  ability. 
The  composition  of  the 
firm  is  C.  8.  Thompson 
and  S.  J.  Weigel.  Mr. 
Thompson  is  anative  of 
C.  8.  THOMPSON.  Massachusetts,  but  has 

been  in  the  West  for  some 

time,  and  came  to  the  Territory  from  Garden  City,  Kansas, 
where  he  attained  to  distinguished  prominence  in  his  art.  Mr. 
Wiegel  was  born  in  the  State  of  New  York,  and  came  to  Salt 
Lake  from  Hastings,  Nebraska.  His  reputation  as  an  architect 
of  the  modern  school  had  preceded  him  to  this  city,  and  his 
services  have  been  in  constant  demand  ever  since  his  advent 
into  Utah.  Among  the  large  number  of  public  buildings  and 
private  residences  that  have  been  erected  on  plans  prepared  by 
this  firm  are  the  Agricultural  College  at  Logan,  the  Reed 
Hotel  at  Ogden;  City  Hall  and  Pyner,  Mabien  and  Martin 
three-story  block  at  Provo,  and  various  others,  including  resi- 
dences and  public  buildings  at  Salt  Lake.  The  Morlan  block, 
Telleride  building  and  the  McKinin's  block,  all  handsome 
structures  that  were  built  under  their  direction.  They  have 
also  drawn  designs  for  a  four-story  apartment  house  75x90  feet, 
to  be  constructed  east  of  the  Knutsford  hotel,  also  for  a  four- 
story  structure,  70x90  feet,  for  E.  M.  Biggs,  on  State  road,  a 
terrace  building  for  the  same  gentlemen  on  Main  street  and 
Sixth  Street  South,  one  for  J.  A.  Morlan,  66  feet  front,  and 
one  for  J.  H.  Baldwin,  161  feet  front;  all  pressed  brick  fronts, 
in  same  neighborhood.  They  are  adepts  in  their  line  and  can 
be  depended  upon  to  furnish  the  most  desirable  plans  for  any 
and  all  buildings.  Socially  they  are  clever  gentlemen  and 
fully  identified  with  the  interests  of  the  city  and  Territory. 


standing  and  marked  reputation  entitles  them  to  mention  is 
that  Rigby  Brothers,  which  was  established  a  little  over  a  year 
ago  at  422  and  424  South  West  Temple  street.  This  institution 
is  stocked  to  overflowing  with  all  kinds  and  grades  of  staple 
and  fancy  groceries,  including  condiments  of  foreign  importa- 
tion besides  country  produce,  cigars,  tobacco,  wood  and  willow 
ware.  Here  you  can  also  find  the  choicest  steaks,  juiciest 
roasts,  sweetests  cutlets  at  prices  extremely  low. 

Although  the  showing  of  this  establishment  is  exceedingly 
creditable  to  the  city  of  Salt  Lake.  Personally  Messrs.  C.  8. 
and  Jno.  Rigby  are  gentlemen  noted  for  their  many  sterling 
business  qualities  and  gentlemen  possessing  a  host  of  friends 
and  patrons.  

THE  ENTERPRISE  HOTEL. 

Among  the  hotels  in  Salt  Lake  City  that  claim  distinction 
in  the  matter  of  popularity,  the  Enterprise  ranks  as  a  general 
favorite.  It  was  opened  in  March,  1890,  by  the  present 
proprietor,  who  has  been  engaged  in  the  business  for  many 
years;  is  situated  in  the  heart  of  the  business  portion  of  the 
city,  it  occupies  a  three-story  building,  85x85  feet  in  dimen- 


RIGBY  BROS. 

There  is  no  more  important  factor  in  the  commercial  and 
industrial  growth  of  the  city,  and  no  more  unerring  index  or 
text  by  which  to  judge  of  its  enterprise,  than  the  grocery  and 
meat  trade.  Among  the  houses  whose  extended  trade,  high 


ENTERPRISE  HOTEL. 

sions  and  contains  sixty-five  rooms,  which  have  been  newly 
furnished  throughout.  The  house  is  conducted  on  the  Euro- 
pean plan,  and  supplied  with  all  modern  conveniences  for  the 
accomodation  of  the  public.  It  is  well  ventilated,  easy  of 
access,  and  the  sleeping  rooms  are  light,  airy  and  cheerful.  A 
first-class  restaurant  is  connected  with  the  house  which 
furnishes  luxurious  meals  at  the  most  reasonable  rates.  The 
proprietor,  Mr.^F.  If.  Russell,  has  been  in  Utah  ever  since  1869, 
engaged  in  various  enterprises,  such  as  mining,  lumber, 
etc.  As  a  landlord,  he  is  popular  with  the  traveling  public, 
and  under  his  management  the  ENTERPRISE  is  attaining  a 
success  that  can  only  be  measured  by  its  capacity  to  accommo- 
date the  public.  

LOMBARD  INVESTMENT  COMPANY. 

To  an  Eastern  investor  who  desires  a  higher  rate  of  interest 
than  he  can  command  on  securities  of  a  local  nature,  the  West 
offers  an  attractive  field.  The  Lombard  Investment  Company, 
whose  office  is  in  the  Emporium  Building,  corner  First  South 
and  Main  streets,  was  organized  ten  years  ago,  and  has  recently 
increased  its  capital  to  $4,000,000,  realized  the  fact  that  it  was  to 
their  interest  to  open  an  office  in  this  country,  and  that  Salt  Lake 
City  was  the  most  desirable  point.  The  company  located  here  in 
May,  1889,  readv  for  business.  It  is  one  of  the  strangest  and 
most  conservative  in  the  United  States,  and  since  its  advent 
into  the  city,  it  has  aided  materially  in  the  development  of 
both  the  Territory  and  Salt  Lake.  The  Lombard  Company, 
since  it  began  operations  here  has  placed  a  very  considerable 
sum  of  money  on  realty,  not  only  in  the  city,  but  on  improved 
farms  through  Utah  and  Southern  Idaho.  The  capital  is  ample; 
applications  for  loans  are  treated  with  prompt  attention,  and 
money  is  loaned  without  any  unnecessary"  red  tape"  delay. 

The  manager  of  the  Utah  branch,  Mr.  W.  H.  Dais,  has  been 
with  the  company  for  several  years. 


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NICHOLAS    GROESBECK    AND    SONS. 


Among  the  earliest 
and  most  distinguished 
of  the  pioneers  who  lo- 
cated in  Utah,  and  was 
identified  with  its  sub- 
sequent progress  and 
prosperity,  was  Nicholas 
(i.  Groesbeck,  deceased. 
Mr.  Oroesbeck  was  born 
in  Rensselaer  Connty,  N. 
Y.,  Sept.  5, 1819.  In  1839 
be  migrated  to  Spring- 
Held,  111.,  where  he  mar- 
ried Miss  E  i  z  a  b  e  t  h 
Thompson  and  engaged 
in  a  general  speculating 
business,  in  which  he 
accumulated  quite  a 
snug  little  fortune.  Feel- 
ing confident  at  this  time 
of  greater  possibilities  in 
the  West,  he  joined  a 
large  train  and  party 
leaving  Springfield,  111., 
for  Utah,  and  after  weary 
days  of  travel  and  threat- 
ening dangers,  they 
reached  the  town  of  Flor- 
ence, Neb.,  whence  after 
a  fortnights  sojonrn.they 
again  proceeded  on  their 
way,  arriving  safely  at 
their  destination  in  Oc- 
tober, and  encamping 
nponthe  very  spot  where 
the  magnificant  and 
costly  strncture  built  by 
Mr.  Oroesbeck,  and 
known  as  the  Wasatch 
block,  now  stands.  After 
taking  up  his  abode  in 
his  new  and  beautiful 
land,  i  Mr.  Groeebeck 
soon  became  deeply  in- 
terested and  took  an 
active  part  in  many 
movements  and  enter- 
prises designed  to  build 
up  the  country.  During 
the  winter  of  1856  and 


Ml  II01AH  GKOKSI1KCK. 


1857  a  large  company 
was  formed  known  as  the 
/,.  X.  Co.,  iu  the  organ- 
isation of  which  Mr. 
Orosbeck  was  promin- 
ent, and  on  March  *>, 
1857,  he  started  east  for 
the  purpose  of  making 
purchases  for  the  com- 
pany. Upon  his  return 
in  the  fall  of  1H57.  with  a 
heavy  stock  of  merchan- 
dise, he  enconntered  op- 
position from  Gen.  John- 
ston, commanding  the 
Nut  i<  mill  troops  at  Platt's 
bridge.  The  goods  were 
temporarily  detained 
and  iu  the  following 
spring  Mr.  Grpesbeck 
with  others  residing  at 
a  point  north  of  1'tnli 
county  removed  to  the 
present  site  of  Spring 
ville.  Soon  after  the 
merchandise  detained  at 
Flatt's  bridge  was  re- 
stored and  Mr.  Groes- 
beek  opened  a  general 
merchandise  store  at 
Springville,  which  busi- 
ness he  maintained  until 
the  spring  of  1863,  when 
he  sold  out  his  interest 
to  N.  H.  Oroesbeck.  his 
eldest  son.  Following  its 
disposition,  he  left  Utah 
on  a  specific  mission  t» 
Knrope.where  he  remain- 
ed for  over  a  year,  when 
he  was  forced  to  return 
on  account  of  failing 
health,  and  in  1869  and 
l-Oi  furnished  capital 
for  the  development  and 
opening  up  of  the  fam- 
ous Flag  Staff  mine, 
which  afterwards  proved 
to  be  one  of  the  greatest 
producers  in  the  Terri- 


' 


N.  II.  imoKSBICK. 


WM.  <il:i'h*HH  h 


. 


. 


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tory,  and  which  was  sold  to  an  English  company  in  1871  for 
half  a  million  dollars,  Mr.  Groesbeck  going  to  Europe  to  com- 
plete the  negotiations.  Upon  his  return  to  Salt  Lake  City,  he 


John  A.  Groesbeck,  born  at  Springfield,  in  1849;  Hynim  Groes- 
beck, born  at  Springfield,  in  1850,  and  Samuel  and  Joseph  S. 
Groesbeck,  born  at  Salt  Lake  City  in  the  yaars  1860  and  1866 


I 


JOHN  A.  GKOESBECK. 

erected  the  Wasatch  Building  and  made  other  investments 
that  added  to  the  material  resources  and  metropolitan  appear- 
ance of  the  municipality. 


HYUUM  UKOESHECK. 

respectively.  Each  has  a  predilection  for  mining  industries 
and  their  ventures  and  speculations  thus  far  have  been  attended 
with  uniform  success  and  prosperity.  They  are  heavily  inter- 


S.  8.  (iKOESHEOK. 

Mr.  Groesbeck  died  June  29, 1884,  his  wife,  Elizabeth  Groes- 
beck dying  on  the  28th  of  the  preceding  December.  His  life 
was  characterized  by  energy,  perseverance,  sterling  integrity 
and  unselfish  charity;  whose  conduct  in  the  relations  of  parent, 
husband  and  friend  exemplified  to  the  fullest  limit,  that  touch 
of  nature  which  makes  the  whole  world  kin. 

The  surviving  eons,  who  are  now  associated  together  in 
business,  under  the  firm  name  of  Groesbeck  Bros.,  are  as  fol- 
lows: Nicholas  II.  Groesbeck,  born  at  Springfield,  111.,  in 
1842;  William  Groesbeck,  born  at  Springfield,  111.,  in  1847; 


JOSEPH  8.  GUOESBECK. 

ested,  in  fact  control  the  Victor  Gold  and  Silver  Mining  Co.,  a 
corporation  formed  under  the  laws  of  Utah,  in  1883,  with  a 
capital  stock  of  $2,500,000,  aonsistingof  1,000,000  shares,  valued 
at  $2.50  per  share  for  the  purpose  of  opening  up  and  fully  de- 
veloping what  are  known  as  the  "  Victor,"  "  Red  Rose"  and 
"  Brazil"  claims,  situated  in  the  Tintic  mining  district,  now 
known  the  world  over  for  its  rich  fields  of  mineral.  Mr.  Wm. 
Groesbeck  is  president  of  the  company,  John  Groesbeck  vice- 
president  and  Hiram  Groesbeck,  secretary  and  treasurer,  who 
with  N.  H.  and  Samuel  Groesbeck  form  the  board  of  directors. 


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..- 


In  the  prospecting  of  these  claims,  they  have  sunk  a  shaft  :i.~>n 
feet  anil  laid  bare  a  vein  of  rich  ore  from  1  to  8  feet,  an  assay  of 
which  shows  25  per  cent,  lead  and  from  40  to  500  oz.  of 
silver;  also  traces  of  gold.  This  discovery,  it  may  be  added,  is 
an  extension  of  the  famous  Mammoth  mine  that  has  yielded 
handsomely  for  years  and  on  the  same  line  with  that  of  the  Cen- 
tennial Kureka,  a  valuable  producer.  The  Victor  is  near 
Silver  City,  and  840,000  have  been  expended  in  improving  it 
with  prospects  for  the  future  so  promising,  that  no  doubt  exists 
bat  that  it  will  become  one  of  the  richest  in  the  territory.  The 
York  mine  in  the  West  Mountain  mining  district,  is  the  proper- 
ty of  John  Groeabeck,  D.  H.  McAllister  and  W.  li.  Andrews 
being  also  part  owners.  In  area  it  is  liiHixl.xxi  feet,  and  was 
discovered  and  patented  in  1879  by  James  Chipman,  who  ex- 
tracted $80,000  worth  of  ore  before  parting  with  it  to  the 
present  owners.  The  latter  have  made  improvements  on  the 
ground,  including  the  sinking  of  a  shaft  to  the  depth  of  500 
feet,  from  which  drifts  have  been  run  in  different  directions, 
amounting  in  all  to  2,000  feet,  exposing  ore  in  a  vein  from  2  to 
6  feet  that  assays  15  oz.  silver,  50  per  cent,  lead  and  1  per  cent, 
gold.  The  mine  is  located  within  two  miles  of  the  railroad, 
with  every  facility  for  the  convenient  and  rapid  handling  of 
large  shipments  of  ore. 

The  Messrs.  Groesbeck  are  also  officers  and  practically  the 
sole  owners  of  the  mining  property  controlled  by  the  Missoula 
Placer  Mining  Co.,  consisting  of  240  acres  of  hydraulic  placer 
mines,  situated  in  (Juartz  Creek,  Missoula  County,  Montana.  It 
was  discovered  in  1870,  and  has  since  been  constantly  worked, 
yielding  its  owners  more  than  $500,000  in  gold. 

The  water  for  the  successful  working  of  the  mine  is  con- 
veyed a  distance  of  1,400  feet,  supplying  two  large  Humes  each 
2,500  feet  long,  5  feet  wide  and  proportionally  deep,  affording 
great  pressure  for  washing  the  ore,  as  well  as  dumping  the 
debris  into  the  Missoula  river  near  by.  The  mine  grows 
richer  as  the  work  progresses  and  the  opinion  obtains  that  its 
equal  as  a  producing  placer  mine  has  never  been  discovered  in 
the  mineral  districts  of  the  west.  The  country  roundabout 
the  mine  is  well  watered  and  timbered.  The  company  operates 
its  own  saw  mill,  manufacturing  the  lumber  required  for  build- 
ings and  other  purposes  at  the  mines. 

The  development  of  this  mine,  as  well  as  the  "  Victor,"  the 
"  York,"  and  several  others  not  mentioned  herein,  are  due  di- 
rectly to  the  enterpruing  and  speculative  spirit  of  the  Groes- 
beok  Bros.,  who  are  the  largest  property  and  mine  owners  of 
Utah;  men  of  the  most  solid  and  substantial  character,  and 
typical  representatives  of  the  class  whose  united  work  has 
made  the  West  what  it  is  today. 


work  and  control  some  of  the  greatest  dividend  paying  shares 
owned  in  Utah,  and  all  of  which  are  growing  in  magnitude  and 
importance  daily  under  his  able  supervision,  while  as  vice- 
president  of  the  Salt  Lake  Stock  Exchange  his  services  are  in- 
dispensable. In  addition  to  his  holdings  in  Utah,  he  is  preei- 


NICHOLAS  TREWEEK. 

Utah  numbers  among  her  men  of  wealth  and  prominence, 
many  who  once  occupied  positions  in  life  comparatively  obscure 
who  are  now  at  the  head  of  her  greatest  financial  institutions, 
iiml  looked  up  to  as  eminent  examples  of  what  men  of  ability, 
integrity  and  reliability  can  accompliHli.  The  life  of  Mr.  Nich- 
olii*  Treweek,  vice-president  of  the  Halt  Lake  Stock  Exchange, 
is  an  illustration,  his  remarkable  career  having  placed  him  in 
the  front  ranks  of  self-made  men.  Karly  in  life  Mr.  Treweek 
was  thrown  upon  his  own  resources,  and  while  yet  a  mere  boy 
living  in  England,  the  land  of  his  nativity,  received  his  first 
experience  as  a  miner.  The  surroundings,  however,  were  such 
as  to  iiiHpirn  a  desire  for  change,  and  he  came  to  America  to 
pursue  bis  chosen  life  work,  unrestrained,  ami  unimpeded. 
Since  his  arrival,  many  of  the  experts  connected  with  Ins  ,\.-\.-\ 
"pint-tit  of  NiiiiuN  and  mining  industries  have  ooonred  in  Utah, 

l  in  I  tah  too  has  his  suooeM  been  secured  and  his  prosperity 
ed  Mr.  Treweek  not  only  holds  extensive  individual 
rions  but  is  closely  identified  with  tin-  mining  imliiHtry 
of  Utah  where  he  has  for  years  held  positions  of  trust  mid  re- 
sponsibility in  the  management  and  wile  of  xplendid  mining 
properties,  besides  acting  as  expert  for  prospective  purchasers 
who  always  placed  implicit  reliance  upon  lux  judgment  in  esti- 
mating ciainiH.  extant  of  deposits,  etc.  In  litigation  where 
•inmtions  connected  on  the  running  interests  have  arisen.  IUH 
testimony  has  been  accepted  as  conclusive,  and  in  private  deals 
his  Bilricf  in  rarely  overruled.  The  universal  confidence  mani- 
fested in  bis  business  aagacity.  judgment,  abilities  and  methodH 
has  bean  frequently  exprnscd  in  his  promotion  to  otlicial  po- 
sition in  control  of  very  extensive'oorporate  intercut*.  Foremost 
among  these  ia  that  of  vice  president  and  general  manner  of 
:iiance  mining  company,  president  of  tl  •  M  i  ' '•  i.-f 
mining  company  and  president  of  the  Congo  mining  company. 
lie  Kino  hold*  Inrge  interests  in  the  Addenda,  Crescent,  Apex 
and  Clara  mining  companies,  representative  corporations  that 


NICHOLAS  TBKWEEK. 

dent  of  the  Altures  Irrigation  company  incorporated  for  the 
purpose  of  constructing  a  600  foot  dam  on  Snake  river  in  Cassia 
and  Logan  counties,  Dakota,  by  which  that  stream  will  be 
raised  thirty-seven  feet,  thereby  rendering  100,000  acres  of 
land  as  homes  for  at  least  25,000  people.  The  company  has  a 
capital  stock  of  $  1,000,000,  divided  into  10,000  shares. 

Mr.  Treweek  is  yet  in  the  prime  of  life,  with  a  full  measure 
of  vital  force  essential  to  the  highest  achievement.  A  man  of 
untlinching  determination,  indefatigable,  constant  and  self- 
reliant,  he  never  doubts  his  ability  to  accomplish  the  task  be 
undertakes.  Independent  of  his  relations  to  the  mining  indus- 
try of  Utah,  Mr.  Treweek  occupies  an  exalted  position  in  all 
the  departments  of  life,  and  is  esteemed  not  more  for  the  pos- 
session of  splendid  abilities,  than  for  the  kindly  sympathy  and 
generous  nature  he  possesses  and  manifests. 


ELECTRIC  ICE  CREAM  PARLORS. 

\liout  one  year  ago  two  gentlemen  and  a  lady  conceived  the 
id.-,-,  "f  manufacturing  ice  cream  by  electricity.  The  result  was 
the  opening  of  the  Electric  Ice  Cream  Parlors  at  64  South 
Main  street.  They  employ  electric  power  altogether  in  the 
manufacture,  and  do  a  general  wholesale  business,  making  n 
specialty  of  ice  cream,  also  confection*  for  private  suppers, 
P nl. lie  banquets,  etc.,  and  the  firm  is  quoted  as  among  the 
most  excellent  caterers  in  the  country. 

The  firm  occupies  a  large  two-story  and  basement  build- 
ing, supplied  with  all  modern  appliances  necessary  for  the 
rapid  work  required,  nnd  a  force  of  seven  assistants.  In  ad- 
dition to  the  wholesale  business,  the  firm  has  elegantly  fitted 
up  reception  rooms,  ice  cream  parlors,  etc.,  (or  the  conven- 
ience of  tin-  puliln-.  which  are  most  fashionable  resorts.  The 
ineinberH  of  the  linn.  .1.  M.  Kxntnn,  Mrs.  M.  K.  Knslon.  and  H. 
\V.  llrown,  have  resided  in  Utah  from  seven  to  fourteen 
years  and  are  prominent  business  citiiens.  Mr.  .1.  M.  Kasttin 
is  president  c.f  the  Kmery  County  Hank,  at  Price,  Utah,  and 
is  also  connected  with  many  other  enterprises  throughout 
the  Territory  The  indimtry  managed  by  Mr.  Eaaton's  aa*o- 
ciates,  Mrs.  M.  K.  Kaston  and  H.  W,  Brown,  is  a  remarkable 
one  in  many  respect*. 


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MATTHEW  WHITE. 

Matthew  White  was  born  in  New  York,  February  16,  1834. 
He  began  business  for  himself  in  Philadelphia  when  16  years 
old.  In  1857  he  constructed  in  New  York  city  the  largest  malt 
house  then  known  in  this  country  or  Europe,  and  continued  in 
this  business  uninteruptedly  for  thirty-two  years.  He  came  to 
Great  Salt  Lake  City  August  30,  1866,  as  captain  and  sole 
owner,  with  a  train  of  twenty-eight  wagons,  thirty-four  men 
and  109  animals,  making  the  quickest  trip  known  from  the 
"River"  to  the  city,  being  only  forty-six  days;  and  as  Govern- 
or Young  said,  as  he  reviewed  the  train  standing  in  Main 
street,  "that  is  the  best 
looking  outfit  that  ever 
came  in  this  alley." 

Mr.  White  had  eighty- 
four  tons  of  general  mer- 
chandise and  opened  a 
wholesale  store  on  Sec- 
ond South,  near  Main 
street.  Business  was 
very  much  depressed, 
being  just  after  the  close 
of  the  war,  and  that 
season  over  thirty 
steamers  with  goods  ar- 
rived at  Fort  Benton. 
Mr.  White  returned  to 
New  York,  leaving  his 
goods  with  Ross  &  Bar- 
rett, taking  his  train 
back  to  Nebraska  where 
he  sold  it.  During  the 
years  '66  and  '67  he  made 
five  trips  across  the 
plains,  meeting  all  kinds 
of  adventure,  having 
had  both  feet  frozen  and 
swiming  Bitter  creek. 
He  came  to  Utah  in 
the  autumn  of  1889,  to 
reside  permanently.  He 
purchased,  from  differ- 
ent sources  over  700 
acres  on  the  east  shore 
of  the  Great  Salt  Lake, 
the  property  now  known 
is  Saltair  Beach.  Mr. 
White  has  designed  and 
had  built  a  "  Marine 
Villa,"  the  most  unique 
and  complete  house  ever 
seen :  square  outside, 
octagon  inside;  one- 
story  outside,  two  and 
three  inside.  Here  he 
resides,  having  fruit 
trees  and  vegetables 
within  the  reach  of  the 
spray  of  the  brinest 
sheet  of  water  in  the 
known  world. 

What  "Tuxedo"  is  to 

New  Jersey  and  New  York,  or  "  Lennox"  to  the  New  England 
States,  "  Saltair"  will  be  to  this  inter-mountain  region. 

During  the  summer  of  1891,  "The  Saltair  Beach  Company." 
was  incorporated  with  a  capital  of  $260,000,  Hon.  Geo.  Q. 
Cannon,  president.  The  development  began  with  platting  one 
tenth  of  the  property  on  the  north  and  connected  by  the  Sal- 
tair boulevard  with  the  city  in  a  straight,  level  drive-way, 
132  feet  wide  and  only  thirteen  miles  from  the  lake 
to  Main  street.  The  Saltair  Beach  property  extends 
more  than  two  miles  along  the  shore,  and  with  a  steam  railway 
and  an  electric  car  line  now  in  process  of  construction  the 
transportation  will  be  convenient  and  continuous. 

The  improvements  contemplated  at  Saltair  Beach  are:  a  pier 
half  a  mile  long,  with  bathing,  boating  and  other  facilities  con- 
nected therewith;  a  club  house  and  casino  for  resident  prop- 
erty owners,  open  all  the  year;  a  hotel  for  tourists  and  sum- 
mer visitors,  and  a  sanitarium,  within  forty  acres,  one  third  of 
which  comprises  a  lake  supplied  by  springs  of  hot  sulphur  and 
salt  water.  Invalids  will  find  the  best  climatic  and  sani- 
tary position  in  the  world  with  a  genial,  buoyant  atmosphere 
day  and  night,  and  the  most  picturesque  views  of  mountain 
scenery,  with  the  full  extent  of  the  grand  Inland  Sea  and  its 
magnificent  sunsets. 


About  three  hundred  acres  of  the  Saltair  Beach  property 
will  be  set  aside  as  a  park,  and  lots  of  any  size  wanted  will  be 
sold  for  suburban  residences  with  restriction  that  no  fences  be 
allowed.  The  Saltair  property  is  situated  on  immense  shale 
beds,  and  this  material  makes  the"  most  perfect  roads  and  walks 
that  can  be  imagined.  The  Beach  at  Saltair  is  pure  white 
oolitic  sand,  so  smooth  and  hard  that  driving  on  it  makes  but 
little  impression.  The  managing  director  of  the  Saltair  Beach 
Company  is  Matthew  White. 


MATTHEW  WHITE. 


TAYLOR  BROTHERS. 

In  Salt  Lake  City  one 
of  the  most  trusted  and 
highly  respected  firms  is 
that  of  Taylor  Bros.,  at 
66  S.  Main  street.  The 
firm  was  established  in 
1888,  and  is  composed  of 
Frank  Y.  and  M.  W. 
Taylor,  both  natives  of 
Utah.  They  do  a  gen- 
eral real  estate  and  loan 
business,  in  which  they 
handle  some  of  the  fin- 
est property  in  the  city, 
being  also  agents  for 
the  celebrated  and  at- 
tractive capitol  hill 
property,  situated 
around  the  capitol 
grounds,  one  of  the  most 
eligible  building  sites 
for  residence  purposes 
in  the  city.  This  fine 
body  of  ground  occu- 
pies a  high  elevation, 
and  has  recently  been 
granted  water  privileges 
by  the  extendsion  of  the 
mains  thereto.  Another 
inducement  is  offered 
by  the  extension  of  the 
tracks  of  the  electric 
road  to  the  property,  a 
franchise  having  been 
granted  for  that  pur,- 
pose.  In  addition  to 
these  the  firm  handle 
the  Woodmausee  and 
South-Belmont  addi- 
tions, both  within  the 
city  limits,  near  Lib- 
erty Park,  also  on  the 
line  of  the  electric  rail- 
way. These  properties 
command  a  fine  view  of 
the  city,  and  are  very 
eligible  and  attractive, 
aspecially  for  residence 
sites.  They  also  have 
listed  an  area  of  valua- 
ble inside  business  property,  and  make  a  specialty  of  hand- 
ling larger  pieces  of  property  than  most  agents  are  thereby 
able  to  furnish  acreage  lots  when  so  desired.  They  can  also 
supply  property  in  any  quantity  and  at  all  prices  to  suit  the 
will,  convenience  and  pocket-book  of  investors. 

Mr.  M.  W.  Taylor  was  for  many  years  city  assessor  and  col- 
lector, a  position  he  held  until  the  election  of  the  Liberal 
ticket. 

Conducted  as  the  business  of  Taylor  Bros,  is,  on  the  broad 
plane  of  business  honor,  its  future  is  assured.  The  gentlemen  are 
thoroughly  reliable  and  all  business  entrusted  to  them  will  be 
treated  with  judgment  and  promptly  attended  to. 


CHARLES  OLSEN'S  BAKERY  AND  CONFEC- 
TIONERY STORE. 

If  there  is  any  one  thing  more  than  another  that  is  of  im- 
portance to  the  average  citizen,  it  is  to  know  where  to  get 
the  best  the  bakery  affords  and  at  moderate  prices.  The 
above  is  the  most  popular  bakery  in  the  city,  where  the 
hungry  wayfarer  may  obtain  the  most  wholesome  of  bread- 
stuff and  delicate  pastries.  Mr.  Olsen,  the  proprietor,  also 


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caters  to  balls,  banquets,  etc.,  and  supplies  those  delicious 
edibles  always  desirable  on  snch  occasions. 

The  department  devoted  to  baking,  where  all  the  differ- 
ent kinds  of  bread  and  pastries  are  mixed  and  baked,  is  un- 
der the  careful  personal  supervision  of  the  proprietor,  Mr. 
Chas.  Olsen,  who  is  a  gentleman  that  has  gained  an  emi- 
nence in  the  mercantile  arena  only  attained  by  the  strictest 
adherence  to  honest  business  principles,  coupled  with  enter- 
prising yet  careful  business  methods.  He  is  looked  upon  as 
one  of  our  representatives  merchants. 

Mr.  Olsen  also  handles  all  kinds  of  tropical  fruits  and 
confections  and  soda  water,  etc. 


JAMES  F.  WOODMAN 

In  reviewing  the  lives 
of  Utah's  great  men,  es- 
pecially those  who  have 
achieved  distinction  as 
successful  mining  spe- 
culators, it  is  with  pleas- 
are  that  reference  is  made 
to  the  name  of  Mr.  James 
F.  Woodman,  of  Salt 
Lake  City,  and  one  of 
the  wealthiest  and  most 
popular  mining  men  in 
the  Territory.  He  may 
well  be  called  the  pioneer 
miner  of  Utah,  for  that 
industry  was  yet  in  its 
infancy  when  he  reached 
the  Territory  early  in  the 
year  1865.  His  successful 
ventures  and  operations 
in  almost  every  mining 
district  of  importance  in 
the  Territory  since  that 
time,  are  well  known.  Not 
only  has  he  brought  to 
light,  by  personal  pro- 
•peoting,  some  of  the 
nchest  and  most  exten- 
sive deposits,  but  ban 
been  instrumental  to  a 
large  degree  in  further- 
ing the  development,  and 
intensifying  the  interest 
taken  by  capitalists  in 
this  Territory.  Mr. Wood- 
man's mining  career  be- 
gan in  1HU7,  in  the  famous 
California  gold  field.  1 1  •• 
remained  in  that  State 
for  fteven  years,  thence 
removing  to  Virginia 
City,  Nevada,  where  he 
met  Capt  J.  M.  Day,  an 
explorer  well  known 
throughout  the  West. 
About  1H64  the  discovery 
of  valuable  oil  wells  near 
Bear  Kiver  WM  reported, 
and  Mewrs.  Woodman 
and  Day  left  for  Utah  tc 
make  investigations,  but 

without  success,  and  continued  on  to  1'iihranagate,  then 
thought  to  be  a  part  of  Utah,  where  betook  an  active  pxrt  in 
forming  what  ii  known  as  Lincoln  count).  Neva.la,  with  Ililm 
on  comity  seat.  Mr.  WoodoUB  WMted  the  wcon.!  |iom.e  ever 
)>uilt  in  the  valley,  following  which  time  there  has  sprung  up 
a  well  settled  section  of  country.  After  remaining  there  for  a 
time  he  came  to  Bait  Lake  City,  but  located  in  the  Little  Cot- 

tonwiNHl    mining   ilititrict,   where    be  discovered    the    fan H 

Kinina  mill-.  »  rich  and  extensive  lodge  of  ore,  from  which 
million*  of  Collars  have  since  been  made,  lie  immediately  sold 
a  small  interest  in  the  cliiini  to  Walker  Uroe.,  of  Halt  Lake  City, 
mnl  work  in  the  mine  began.  He  retained  control  of  the  prop 
wty  until  1*7",  when  he  sold  the  balance  of  his  internet  to 
Warren  Hnwey  for  a  large  sum  of  money,  and  left  I  'tali,  only 
.rn,  howev«r,  in  1*7:..  to  continue  hi*  mining  exploit^ 
From  tliHt  tune  until  now  Mr.  Woodman  has  been  an  active 
and  vigorous  operator  in  all  that  pertains  to  the  mining  inter- 
act* of  UUb.  He  is  not  only  a  large  stockholder  in  many  of  the 


richest  and  most  extensively  worked  mines  of  the  Territory, 
but  holds  important  offices  in  the  corporations  controlling 
them.  Besides  this,  be  is  deeply  interested  in  a  large  number 
of  undeveloped  claims  in  various  prominent  districts,  which 
promise,  when  work  is  commenced  and  ore  taken  out,  to  yield 
vast  mineral  treasures  and  fully  double  the  present  produc- 
tion of  the  Territory.  He  is  one  of  the  directors  of  the  Hot 
Springs  Kapid  Transit  Co.;  of  the  Centennial  Eureka  Mining 
Co.;  of  the  Salt  Laka  City  Loan  &  Trust  Co.;  of  the  1'ark  City 
National  Bank;  also  principal  stockholder  in  the  Cane  Spring 
Gold  Mining  Co.,  and  other  leading  enterprises  which  have  been 
the  means  of  elevating  the  City  of  Salt  Lake  and  Territory  of 
Utah  to  the  advanced  positions  they  now  occupy. 

It  is  due  to  the  meritorious  work  of  such  men  as  Mr.  Wood- 
man that  Utah  is  no—  regarded  by  the  country  at  large,  as  the 

most  promising  and  pro- 
fitable place  for  the  in- 
vestment of  capital,  and 
the  most  desirable  place 
for  settlers  of  all  classes 
to  locate  That  the  im- 
mense and  varied  resour- 
ces known  to  exist  within 
the  Territory  should  be 
brought  forth  that  their 
intrinsic  value  may  be 
utilixed,  is  of  vital  and 
essential  importance  to 
the  public  welfare.  To 
inaugurate  the  ctupeu- 
dotis  projects  and  move- 
ments necessary  to  do 
this,  requires  the  service 
and  aid  of  men  of  iron 
energy,  indomitable  per- 
severance, sterling  in- 
tegrity and  strict  busi- 
ness sagacity.  These 
rare  qualities  have  been 
bodied  forth  in  the  lives 
and  efforts  of  the  men 
who  have  accomplished 
the  transformation  the 
Territory  has  already 
undergone,  and  the  men 
who  have  faithfully  stood 
liy  the  Territory  in  the 
years  of  toil  and  adver- 
sity, are  still  in  the  fill 
vigor  of  manhood,  pre- 
pared and  willing  to  lead 
the  way  on  to  greater 
advancements. 

W.   W.   CHISHOLM. 

Oat  of  the  heterogene- 
ous swarm  that  spread 
over  the  intermountain 
country  in  search  of 
wealth  during  the  yesrs 
following  the  gold  excite- 
ment in  California,  few 
men  have  had  a  more 
successful  career  than 
W.  W.  Chisholm.  treas- 
urer of  the  Centen- 
nial Ktireka  Mining  Company.  Morn  at  Hazel  Green,  (irant 
county,  Wisconsin,  June  •-'<>.  1842,  he  first  came  west  in  1864, 
and.  after  a  brief  stay  at  Virginin  City,  removed  to  Utah,  where 
IIP  has  since  resided.  One  of  the  most  active  and  energetic 
mining  operator*  in  the  Territory,  hie  practical  experience  as 
a  trained  miner  enabled  him  to  become  one  of  the  original 
owners  of  the  Emma  mine,  a  property  that  has  attracted 
greater  attention  on  the  I/on. Ion  Exchange  than  any  mine  in 
the  western  country,  and  which  was  afterward  sold  to  an 
English  syndicate  for  a  fabulous  sum.  The  same  practical 
knowledge  which  turned  a  "  big  profit  "  out  of  t  he  Kmma  mine, 
U.l  Mr  Climholm  to  conclude  that  tlie  Tintie  mining  district 
wae  destined  to  become  one  of  the  great  mining  ramps  of  the 
Weet,  and  good  judgment  to  direct  hi*  becoming  a  large 
owner  in  the  Centennial  Kureka  mine,  a  pro|*»rty  now  oonHid- 
er«d  a  veritable  bonanza  to  itn  owner*,  and  with  hut  two  rival 
in  the  Territory  the  famous  Ontario  and  the  I'.ullion  P..  ck. 
Mr.  Chisholra's  SUCMM  in  all  other  ventures  has  prompte 


K.  WOODMAN. 


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him  to  develop  new  mines,  and,  to-day,  he  is  interested  in  every 
mining  camp  of  any  importance  in  Utah,  being  actively  engaged 
in  other  enterprises  as  well.  He  is  president  of  the  Cain 
Springs  Mining  Company,  a  director  in  the  Sunset  Mining 
Company,  secretary  and  treasurer  of  Staker  Mining  Company, 
and  vice-president  of  one  of  Salt  Lake  City's  most  reliable 
banking  houses — the  Bank  of  Commerce;  also  a  director  in  the 
First  National  Bank  of  Park  City,  and  director  of  the  Salt 
Lake  Valley  Loan  and  Trust  Company. 

In  this  review  of  one  of  Utah's  representative  citizens,  it 
is  a  pleasure  to  accord  to  W.  W.  Chisholm  a  place  in  the  front 
rank  of  the  successful  miners  of  the  (Ireat  West.    He  is  thor- 
oughly informed  on  all 
points  pertaining  to  the 
mining  industry  of  the 
country;  anxious  to  see 
the  country's  resources 
fully  developed,  and  will 
gladly    furnish  any  in- 
formation    desired     by 
prospective  investors. 


THE  VALLEY 
HOUSE. 

People  traveling  with 
their  families  and  solici- 
tous to  secure  comforta- 
ble quarters,  upon 
reaching  the  city  are 
more  than  gratified  when 
quiet  accommodations 
and  that  freedom  not  to 
be  found  at  the  larger 
and  more  public  hotels 
of  a  metropolis  are 
placed  at  their  disposal. 
Those  visiting  Salt  Lake 
and  desirous  of  quarters 
of  this  kind  are  recom- 
mended to  register  at 
the  Valley  House,  of 
which  Geo.  W.  Carter  is 
proprietor,  and  in  the 
management  of  which 
he  is  assisted  by  his 
estimable  wife,  a  lady 
who  makes  it  a  rule  to 
take  special  care  of  the 
lady  and  children  guests. 
That  she  succeeds  is 
evidenced  by  the  fact 
that  a  number  of  the 
best  families  of  the  city 
have  made  the  Valley 
House  their  home  for 
years.  The  hotel  is  most 
conveniently  situated  on 
one  of  the  best  corners 
in  the  city,  oppos- 
ite the  celebrated  Mormon  Tabernacle  and  Temple  Square 
and  affording  a  fine  view  of  the  magnificent  buildings  therein. 
Two  lines  of  electric  cars  pass  the  doors  and  generally  the 
bouse  is  first-class  in  every  respect.  The  rooms  are  large  and 
airy,  well  furnished  and  ventilated,  and  provided  with  every 
modern  convenience,  while  the  table  furnishes  the  most 
toothsome  of  substantial  and  luxuries  to  be  found  in  the  mar- 
kets. The  delightful  situation,  home-like  location  in  the  midst 
of  a  grove  of  trees,  its  charming  surroundings,  including  well- 
kept  lawns,  cosy  cottage  attachments  for  the  special  conven- 
ience of  families,  and  other  attractive  features  have  acquired 
for  the  Valley  House  an  extended  reputation  and  a  patronage 
that  is  only  limited  by  the  capacity  of  the  house  itself.  The 
clerks  and  attendants  are  polite  and  attentive  to  the  wants  of 
guests,  and  the  genial  landlord,  assisted  by  his  amiable  and  ac- 
complished wife,  lend  their  presence  and  efforts  to  the  enter- 
tainment and  hospitality  of  those  who  are  fortunate  in  becom- 
ing guests. 

SOLOMON  BHOTHEES. 

Few  of  the  business  houses  of  Salt  Lake  can  advance  so 
many  claims  to  public  notice  and  favor  as  the  one  whose  name 
stands  at  the  head  of  this  article.  The  age  of  this,  the  high 
standing  which  it  has  always  maintained  in  the  mercantile 


WILLIAM  W.  CHISHOLM 


world,  the  great  reputation  it  bears  all  over  the  West,  as  well  as 
the  magnitude  of  its  business  operations,  all  unite  to  render  it 
eminently  deserving  of  the  highest  commendation  in  the  pages 
as  a  work  devoted  to  an  impartial  presentation  of  the  advanf- 
tages  of  Salt  Lake  in  a  commercial  and  industrial  point  of  view. 
This  house  has  had  a  most  creditable  history  and  prosperous 
career.  For  more  than  twenty  years  the  Solomon  Bros,  Alfred 
and  James,  have  been  engaged  in  the  business  of  wholesale 
dealers  and  manufacturers  of  boots  and  shoes  at  70  South 
East  Street.  In  that  time  they  have  built  up  one  of  the  finest 
trades  of  any  house  of  the  city.  They  occupy  a  commodious 
two  story  building  for  a  factory  and  salesroom,  which  is  filled 

with  choice  goods  in 
their  line.  The  factory 
gives  employment  to 
forty  hands,  who  are 
constantly  employed. 
Their  pay-roll  will  in 
consequence  amount  to 
a  large  sum  annually  and 
is  one  of  the  largest  of 
any  house  in  the  city. 
They  carry  an  average 
stock  of  825,000  and 
their  annual  sales  range 
from  860,000  to  $75,000. 
They  sell  goods  through- 
out Utah,  Nevada,  Idaho, 
New  Mexico,  Wyoming, 
Colorado  and  Arizona, 
and  their  trade  is  con- 
stantly increasing,  as 
the  character  of  the 
goods  turned  out  by  the 
firm  are  of  such  an  ex- 
cellent quality  as  to 
be  constantly  in  demand 
all  over  the  wide  ranches 
of  the  territory  in  which 
they  are  sold.  The  Sol- 
omon brothers  came  to 
Salt  Lake  with  th«  pion- 
eers of  1847,  and  have 
been  continuous  resi- 
dents ever  since.  When 
they  landed  on  the  pres- 
ent site  of  Salt  Lake 
City,  Mr.  James  Solomon 
had  wealth  to  the 
amount  of  just  one  pen- 
ny, which  he  still  retains 
in  memory  of  old  times. 
He  says,  to  use  his  own 
language,  "I  rub  it  when 
I  get  short  and  my 
courage  comes  back 
again."  He  can  now, 
however,  count  his  dol- 
lars instead  of  pennies, 
all  of  which  he  has 
earned  by  hard  labor 
and  diligence  through  thirty-four  years  of  steady  applica- 
tion to  business.  Alfred  Solomon  is  a  Bishop  of  the  Mormon 
church  in  the  twenty-second  ward,  and  has  always  been  one  of 
the  most  prominent  members  of  the  same.  Alfred,  who  is  the 
youngest  of  the  brothers,  was  marshall  and  chief  of  police  of 
the  city  for  four  years,  up  to  the  advent  of  the  liberal  party 
into  power,  last  year,  and  during  all  his  official  career  was  an 
honest,  conscientious  man,  and  a  gallant  officer.  He  is  uni- 
versally esteemed  and  respected  by  all  who  have  the  pleasure 
of  his  acquaintance,  and  recognized  as  a  man  of  ability  in  com- 
mercial circles.  Both  the  brothers  are  largely  interested  in 
realty,  consisting  of  business  property  in  the  city  and  farms 
adjacent  thereto.  Some  of  these  farms  are  worth  large  sums  of 
money,  the  brothers  having  been  offered  from  $500  to  $1000  per 
acre  for  the  same.  They  however  refused  the  offer,  believing 
that  Salt  Lake  and  Utah  have  a  wonderful  future  before  them, 
and  are  therefore  willing  to  trust  for  greater  rewards  when  the 
development  of  the  city  and  territory  shall  be  more  fully  ac- 
complished. The  Solomon  brothers  are  public-spirited,  liberal 
and  enterprising  men,  standing  deservedly  high,  both  as  mer- 
chants and  citizens.  As  a  firm  they  add  greatly  to  the  building 
up  of  the  city's  interest  and  deserve  classification  among  the 
leading  commercial  and  industrial  enterprises  of  Salt  Lake  and 
Utah. 


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A.  L.  WILLIAMS. 

The  subject  of  this  sketch,  A.  L.  Williams,  was  recently 
made  the  central  figure  of  a  hotly  contested  political  campaign, 
and,  to  his  credit,  be  it  said,  he  came  oat  unscathed.  While  a 
democrat  in  national 
politics,  Mr.  Williams, 
in  Utah,  has  acted  with 
the  liberals,  ami  in  his 
adherence  to  the  party, 
he  has  been  a  steady  and 
active  leader.  When  the 
local  democrats  organ- 
-z«d  in  IN'JO,  they  were 
anxious  to  secure  his 
support,  and  tendered 
him  the  nomination  of 
county  collector.  He  re- 
fused the  tender,  how- 
ever, and  was  nominated 
by  the  liberals  by  ac- 
clamation. His  popu- 
larity was  so  great  that 
many  proposed  candi- 
dates withdrew  from  the 
field  and  allowed  Mr. 
Williams  the  nomination 
for  the  best  office  at  the 
disposal  of  the  conven- 
tion, without  an  oppos- 
ing vote.  The  republi- 
cans nominated  the  most 
popular  man  in  their 
party.and  theMeruocrate 
cast  about  for  a  strong 
man  to  beat  Mr.  Wil- 
liams, and  after  a  bitter 
and  exciting  campaign, 
during  which  the  char- 
acter of  the  liberal  can- 
didate was  attacked  at 
every  point,  he  amply 
vindicated  himself  by 
forcing  his  assailants  to 
make  ample  apology  .anil 
by  a  plurality  of  l,Ut«7  in 
the  city,  and  560  in  the 
county.  But  after  his 
splendid  triumph  at  the 
polls,  he  was  denied  the 
office  on  a  legal  technic- 
ality. His  popularity, 
however,  will  no  doubt 
lead  him  forward  to  still 
further  conquests. 

Born  at  Bangor,  Wales,  September  13,  184'.),  he  came  to 
Utah  in  1878,  and  has  since  been  continually  engaged  in  the 
coal  business,  in  the  pursuit  of  which  he  has  built  a  trade  that 
amounts  to  half  a  million  dollars  annually.  He  has  also  given 
substantial  support  to  mining  industries,  and  is  interested  in  the 
development  "f  some  valuable  properties  in  Bingham,  Dngway, 
an. I  Clifton  mining  districts;  president  of  the  Union  Pacific 
Mining  Company,  nt  Knreka.  also  of  the  Vispatian  mine  in  the 
West  Mountain  mining  district,  at  Hingham.  and  from  which 
has  been  extracted  ore  of  the  value  of  $8,000  per  month.  This 
latter  mine  gives  employment  to  fifteen  men  and  the  average 
pay-roll  is  |:i,(«Hl  per  month.  He  is  also  largely  interested  in 
city  and  county  real  estate. 

Mr.  Williams'  fine  social  nature  and  hearty  geniality  make 
him  a  host  of  friends,  and  for  his  valuable  party  services  while 
a  resident  of  Illinois,  he  was  selected  as  a  delegate  to  the 
national  convention  which  nominated  Samuel  J.  Tilden  for  the 
presidency.  The  liberals  of  Utah  appreciating  these  good 
qualities  elected  htm  to  the  Territorial  legislature,  and  he  par- 
ticipated in  th«  debate*  upon  many  important  bills  passed  by 
that  body  in  the  year  1800; 

In  bnef,  Mr.  Williams  has  the  qualities  of  mind  and  heart 
which  endear  him  to  all  that  know  him. 


Photo  by  Hhipl.T. 


A.  L.  WILLIAMS. 


THE    MOUNTAIN    ICE    8t    COLD     STORAGE 
COMPANY. 

Within  a  comparatively  recent  period  Mr.  John  Heil,  Jr.,  a 
representative  member  of  commercial  circles  of  Salt  Lake 
City ,  laid  the  foundation  for  an  enterprise  which  has  sine*  been 


incorporated  under  the  name  and  style  of  "  The  Mountain  Ice 
.\  Cold  Storage  Company,"  with  Mr.  Heil  as  president  and  Will- 
iam K.  Mesick,  secretary  and  treasurer.  The  purposes  of  the 
company  are  fully  set  forth  in  its  corporate  title,  and  the  facil- 
ities and  equipments  necessary  to  a  successful  and  prosperous 

conduct  of  operations 
are  complete  and  adapt- 
ive. 

The  premises  occupied 
consist  of  two  commo- 
dious and  comprehen- 
sively appointed  build- 
ings," each  150x100  feet 
in  dimensions,  and  in 
every  particular  speci- 
ally suited  to  the  re- 
quirements of  the  ser- 
vice to  which  they  are 
severally  devoted.  The 
buildings  are  located 
at  864  South  Third  St. 
West,  convenient  to 
business  and  supplied 
with  unsurpassed  ship- 
ping accommodations, 
the  office  being  situa- 
ted at  56  East  Second 
South  Street,  hand- 
somely furnished  and 
designed  for  the  rapid 
transaction  of  business. 
The  manufacturing 
plant  is  equipped  with 
all  modern  machinery 
for  the  dispersion  of 
cold.air  equally  through- 
out the  storage  ware- 
house and  for  the  man- 
ufacture of  ice,  with  a 
capacity  for  the  latter  of 
100  tons  daily.  This, 
with  the  natural  ice  ob- 
tained from  Parley 
Canon,  is  suflicient  to 
meet  the  present  de- 
mands. A  forceof  forty- 
five  capable  and  exper- 
ienced operatives  are 
kept  steadily  in  the 
company's  service,  and 
a  business  of  more 
than  $100,000  is  annu- 
ally disposed  of.  The 
plant  repn'st'iits  an  in 
vestment  approximating 

a  quarter  of  a  million  dollars,  and  under  the  management  of 
men  so  universally  known  and  esteemed  as  Messrs.  Heil  and 
Mveick,  has  attained  to  a  ftoiit  rank  among  the  industries  of 
rtah  and  the  West. 

ANGLO- AMERICAN  SHIRT  FACTORY. 

The  industries  of  Salt  Lake  City  are  fully  as  varied  as  in  any 
city  in  the  country,  and  many  of  them  have  attaint- il  a  magni- 
tude far  in  excess  of  the  most  sanguine  anticipations  of  their 
originators.  Among  these,  which  stand  forth  as  illustration* 
of  ih-  foregoing  statement,  none  are  more  prominent  tlinn  the 
Anglo-American  Shirt  Manufactory,  with  office  and  factory  at 
ti'2  and  i'.:i  Commercial  block. 

The  business  was  establi»lipd  by  Mrs.  (>.  W.  Snell.  Aug. 
""tli.  1H90,  and  at  onoe  attracted  the  attention  and  patronage  of 
the  most  prominent  citizens  and  business  men  of  Salt  1  jike 
and  the  Territory,  not  only  retaining  rm-tomers  who  first  fav- 
ored the  institution,  but  rapidly  acquiring  new  patrons.  The  es- 
tablishment occnpiesfonr  large  rooms  in  the  Commercial  block, 
and  employs  twenty-one  ladies.who  are  kept  constantly  oecu  pied 

Mrs.  Soell  manage*  the  business  with  signal  ability,  giving 
cloee  attention  to  the  workmanship  an. I  lit  of  all  articles  which 
leave  her  factory.  Her  trade,  which  annually  amounts  to 
thousands  of  dollars,  extends  throughout  Idaho,  Colorado, 
Wyoming,  Nebraska  and  Oregon. 

This  is  the  only  f.ictorj  (.f  tins  kind  in  the  Territory,  ami 
the  success  with  which  it  has  met.  and  its  Urge  and  rapidly 
growing  patronage  is  an  evidence  of  the  character  of  it*  work, 
and  the  sutwfactioii  accorded  it 


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OFFICIALS  OF   THE  TERRITORY  OF   UTAH,  COUNTY  AND  CITY  OF   SALT   LAKE 
AND  PROMINENT  MEMBERS  OF  THE  SALT  LAKE  CITY  BAR. 


HON.   A.   L.  THOMAS. 

The  history  of  a  nation  is  nothing  more  than  a  history  of 
the  individuals  composing  it,  and  as  they  are  characterized  by 
loftier  or  lower  ideals,  or  actuated  by  the  spirit  of  ambition  or 
indifference,  so  it  is  with  the  State.  The  history  of  the  West  is 
the  best  illustration  of 
this  fact  that  can  be 


There  is  no  man  who  bears  a  higher  or  better  name,  and  as 
a  supporter  of  and  contributor  to  the  wealth  and  prosperity  of 
Salt  Lake  and  Utah,  there  is  no  one  who  is  doing  more  than 
Governor  Thomas. 

HON.  CHAS.   S.  ZANE. 


can 

asked  for.  It  is  univer- 
sally acknowledged  that 
nowhere  in  the  world 
has  greater,  or  more 
substantial  progress 
been  made  than  in  the 
mountain  region,  of 
which  Salt  Lake  City 
is  the  commercial  and 
intellectual  center.  Her 
leading  citizens  are,  for 
the  most  part,  men  of 
unequalled  force  of 
character  and  ability, 
and  it  is  due  to  the  sen- 
timent and  concentra- 
tion here  of  their  ener- 
gies, that  her  proud  lead 
has  been  achieved  and 
IH  now  maintained.  We 
refer  to  Hon.  A.  L. 
Thomas,  Governor  of 
Utah,  as  the  best  in- 
stance of  a  true  leader 
in  the  West  that  can 
be  chosen.  Governor 
Thomas  was  born  in 
Chicago,  Illinois,  thirty- 
nine  years  ago,  and  re- 
ceived his  education  in 
the  public  schools  of 
Pittsburg,  Pennsylva- 
nia. He  has  been  ident- 
ified with  the  public  in- 
terests of  Utah  and  oc- 
cupied positions  of  offi- 
cial trust  ever  since 
1879.  In  that  year  he 
was  chosen  Secretary  of 
the  Territory  and  held 
the  position  for  eight 
years.  From  1887  to 
1889  he  was  a  member 
of  the  Utah  Commission, 
and  was  appointed  Gov- 
ernor  in  the  latter  year 
by  President  Harrison. 
Prior  to  this,  in  1880,  he  was  acting-Governor  during  one-half 
the  term  of  the  session  of  1882.  He  was  also  Supervisor  of  the 
Census  of  Utah  in  1880,  and  has,  in  consequence,  been  con- 
nected with  the  Territory  in  some  official  position  for  twelve 
years  or  more.  Governor  Thomas,  in  local  politics,  is  a  prom- 
inent Liberal,  and  was  the  leader  of  that  great  movement  in 
1879  when  the  Liberal  ticket  was  carried  by  a  majority  of  only 
forty-one  votes.  He  is  a  man  of  strong  force  of  character,  firm 
in  his  convictions  of  right  and  wrong,  and  it  is  generally  con- 
ceded that  no  occupant  of  the  Governor's  chair  has  filled  it 
with  more  ability  and  honor  to  himself  and  advantage  to  the 
Territory  than  Hon.  A.  L.  Thomas.  He  is  largely  interested  in 
the  mining  industries  of  Utah,  and  is  expending  thousands  of 
dollars  in  the  development  of  claims  in  which  he  has  heavy 
interests.  Governor  Thomas  is  not  yet  in  the  prime  of  his  life, 
but  has  developed  wonderful  business  and  executive  talent, 
and  is  considered  one  of  the  most  astute  politicians  in  the 
country.  His  long  years  of  official  service  in  the  Territory, 
and  his  untiring  devotion  to  her  interests,  have  made  him  very 
justly  popular  with  the  masses.  As  the  chief  executive  of  the 
same  he  has  always  been  honorable  and  conscientious  in  his 
duties,  and  it  highly  esteemed  for  his  many  sterling  qualities  of 
heart  and  head. 


Hon.  Charles  S.  Zane 
was  born  in  Morris  River 
Township,  Cumberland 
County,  New  Jersey,  in 
the  year  1831,  and  re- 
moved to  Sangamon 
County,  111.,  in  1850.  He 
was  educated  at  Mc- 
Kendry  College.St.  Clair 
County,  and  was  admit- 
ted to  the  bar  in  the 
spring  of  1857,  by  the 
Supreme  Court  of  111. 
In  1858,  he  was  elected 
city  attorney  of  Spring- 
fied,  111.,  and  re-elected 
in  1860.  He  was  also 
chosen  for  the  same  pos- 
ition in  1865.  In  the 
spring  of  1861,  he  formed 
a  co-partnership  with 
that  brilliant  Illinois 
attorney,  W.  H.  Hern- 
don,  with  whom  the 
martyred  Lincoln  was 
associated  in  the  law 
practice  for  many  years. 
This  partnership  was 
continued  for  eight  years 
with  great  success,  when 
the  firm  was  dissolved, 
and  Mr.  Zane  entered 
into  partnership  with 
Hon.  Shelby  M.  Cullom, 
United  States  Senator 
from  Illinois,  which  con- 
tinued until  1873,  when 
he  was  elected  Circuit 
.1  udge  of  the  Springfield, 
111.,  Circuit,  a  position 
he  filled  for  six  years, 
when  he  was  elected  Cir- 
cuit Judge  of  the  fifth 
district,  that  state.  This 
position  he  held  until 
1884,  when  he  was  ap- 
pointed Chief  Justice  of 
the  Territory  of  Utah  by 
President  Arthur,  filling  that  office  with  great  credit  until 
1888,  when  Chief  Justice  Sanford  became  the  incumbent  and 
so  continued  until  1889,  when  he  was  in  turn  succeeded  by 
Judge  Zane,  under  appointment  of  President  Harrison.  He  is 
still  serving  as  Chief  Justice  of  the  territory,  and  by  virtue  of 
this  office,  Judge  of  the  3rd  judicial  district  of  Utah. 

Many  of  the  decisions  made  by  Judge  Zane  during  his  judi- 
cial career,  have  became  national  in  their  character,  among 
them  being  the  celebrated  case  of  the  State  of  Illinois,  vs.  the 
Chicago  &  Alton  Railroad  Company.  In  the  trial  of  this  case 
before  Judge  Zane,  a  writ  was  issued  removing  the  same  to  the 
United  States  District  Court.  The  removal  of  the  case  was 
denied  by  Judge  Zane,  in  which  decision  he  was  sustained  by 
the  United  States  Supreme  Judge,  thereby  establishing  a  pre- 
cedent in  the  disposition  of  similar  questions.  Other  noted 
cases,  wherein  he  greatly  distinguished  himself,  were  the  cele- 
brated injunction  suits  against  the  St.  Louis  Bridge  Company, 
the  Madison  County  Ferry  Company  and  the  Wiggins  Ferry 
Company.  The  nature  of  these  suits  was  an  injunction  issued 
by  the  Judge,  enjoining  them  from  executing  a  contract  where- 
by the  ferry  companies  would  refrain  from  exercising  the  rights 
provided  in  their  several  charters,  whereby  travel  would  be 
diverted  to  the  bridge,  the  various  transportation  companies  to 


HON.  A.  L.  THOMAS,  Territorial  Governor. 


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receive  a  percentage  of  the  bridge  company's  profits.  His 
action  in  these  matters  gave  evidence  of  his  pre-eminent  fitness 
for  the  "equity  and  good  conscience"  inseparable  from  judicial 
position. 

When  Judge  Zane  arrived  in  Utah,  during  1884,  he  found 
that,  although  there  had  been  a  law  in  force  for  twenty-two 
years  against  polygamy  and  bigamy,  there  had  only  been  one 
person  punished  for  a  violation  of  its  provisions  within  that 
time.    He  held  court  in  September  of  that  year  and  a  large 
number  of  convictions  for  polygamy  followed,  a  result  that  WHS 
succeeded    by    a    rigid 
enforcement  of  the  law 
thereafter,  in  which  the 
president    of    the  Mor- 
mon church  aided  by  the 
issuance  of  his  manifesto 
declaring  the  law  bind- 
ing and  advising  his  peo- 
ple to  abide  by  it.  Judge 
Zane    took    this  as    an 
evidence  of  good  faith, 
governing    himself    ac- 
cordingly, and  when  the 
people's  party  disbanded 
he  at  the  same  time  ad- 
vising the  democrats  and 
republicans  to  organize, 
the  people  to  join  one 
or  the  other,  according 
to  their  political  procliv- 
ities. 

.1  udge  Zane  is  60  years 
old,  tall  and  dignified  in 
appearance,  and  is  the 
ideal  gentleman  in  every 
respect.  His  decisions 
on  the  bench  of  I  "tali, 
although  they  have  been 
made  with  due  regard  for 
the  law  and  the  uphold- 
ing of  the  same,  have  al- 
ways been  tempered 
with  leniency  as  far  as 
practicable,  and  he  has 
a  host  of  warm  per- 
sonal friends,  even 
among  those  who  are 
politically  opposed  to 
him.  He  is  a  strong 
power  in  the  party  to 
which  he  belongs,  and 
his  able  voice  is  ever 
heard  in  theadvocacy  of 
its  principles  whenever 
the  occasion  demands. 
Mi-  m  strongly  identified 
with  the  interests  of  Halt 
l^ake  and  has  interests 
within  her  limits. 


of  one  of  the  leading  institutions  of  learning  at  the  South.  II  e 
too,  is  an  old  resident  of  Utah,  and  a  man  of  marked  ability  in 
his  profession. 

Mr.  Bradley  is  a  native  of  Wisconsin,  a  graduate  of  the  Stat.- 
University,  and  first  practiced  law  in  Salt  Lake  in  1882.  He  is 
a  wonderfully  bright  man  and  is  regarded  as  one  of  the  leading 
attorneys  in  the  city  and  Territory.  Taken  as  a  whole,  the  firm 
is  so  constituted  as  to  be  exceptionally  powerful  before  a  jury 
in  the  courts  of  common  law,  as  also  in  the  courts  of  equity 
jurisdiction. 


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BENNETT,  MARSHALL  &  BRADLEY. 

A  bright  example  of  well  merited  snooese  in  Utah  is  that  of 
the  law  firm  of  Uennett.  Marshall  A  Bradley,  founded  in  1^71. 
by  Mr.  ( '.  W.  Uennett.  The  firm  is  well  known  to  the  business 
and  professional  men  of  the  entire  Territory.  It  is  comprised 
..f  c  W.  Mennett.  .In.,.  A.  Marshall  and  Mr.  M.  Bradley,  and 
occupying  the  entire  second  floor  of  a  handsome  building  on 
Main  street,  is  provided  with  offices  among  the  most  elegant 
in  Salt  Lake.  Their  magnificent  library  is  also  one  of  the  most 
complete  and  comprehensive  in  the  West,  being  made  up  of 
text  books,  authorities.  State  and  National,  reports  and  other 

publications  rare  and  invaluable  almoot  indiH|M»iiHal>li-.  ind I. 

to  the  requirements  of  a  service  rendered  in  every  field  of  liti- 
gation in  winch  large  profexiiional  interests  are  involved, 
he  citation  of  applicable  authorities  essential  to  the 
successor  ror»iihic  deputation.  Mr.  C  \V.  lt..|inett.th«  founder 
•  >f  the  firm,  is  fifty  seven  years  of  age,  was  torn  in  New  York 
State,  graduated  at  the  Albany  law  school  and  first  began  the 
practiceof  his  profession  in  Wisconsin  From  t  here  he  removed 
In  C|,i, 'ago.  and  thence  in  1K7I  U.Halt  Uike,  where  he  has  since 
been  engaged  in  the  practice.  He  IN  regard.*!  HH  one  of  :!,.. 
most  acute  and  clear-headed  attorneys  in  th.-  Territory,  and  is 
im  ariably  retained  m.  counsel  in  specially  intricate  causes. 

Mr.  JDO.  A.  Marshall  is  a  Virginian  by  birth  and  a  graduate 


The  subject  of  this 
sketch  is  a  native  of 
Ohio,  having  been  born 
in  Dayton  forty  -  five 
years  ago.  He  was  edu- 
cated in  the  Wurtem- 
burg  ('ollege  at  Spring- 
field, iiiul  the  Urbana 
University  of  Ohio.  He 
has  been  a  practicing 
lawyer  for  twenty  years, 
autl  is  at  present  United 
States  district  attorney 
for  this  district,  having 
been  appointed  by  Presi- 
dent Harrison  in  1889. 
In  1NGH  Mr.  Varian  was 
elected  county  treasu 
rerof  Hnmboldtconnty. 
Nevada,  and  was  sub- 
sequently county  clerk. 
From  1K7'2  to  1875  be 
was  a  member  of  the 
State  senate  of  Nevada 
from  1 1  unil >uli It  county; 
also  United  States  dis- 
trict attorney  for  that 
State  for  six  years,  and 
speaker  of  the  honse 
from  the  same  State. 
Mr.  \nrian  came  here 
in  188'2,  when  be  was 
appointed  assistant  Un- 
ited States  attorney  .suc- 
ceeding to  the  position 
of  United  States  attor- 
ney in  l*S'.i.  Frater- 
nally Mr.  Variau  is  a 
member  of  the  Knights 
I 'lar  and  of  the 
Uiiitiiriiiii  church.  He 
is  a  man  of  talentn, 
recognized  as  possess- 
ing great  abilities,  and 
enjoys  a  reputation  as  a 
lawyer  aiming  the  best. 
He  is  highly  regarded 
by  all  who  have  the  honor  of  his  aeqnaintanc. 


HON.  C.S.  VARIAN 


Siii-ri'iin-  1'oiirt  nf  I  till.. 


ARMSTRONG  &   DENNY. 

The  gentlemen  composing  the  legal  firm  of  Armstrong  .V 
Denny  have  acquired  a  reputation  and  influence  extended  and 
potent  The  senior  member  is  a  nathe  of  Tennessee  and  prom- 
inently connected  with  distinguished  residents  of  that 
He  has  been  engaged  in  the  active  practice  of  his  profession 
for  sixteen  years,  a  portion  of  which  time  he  was  a  member  of 
the  bar  of  D  I,  tlience  removing  to  Salt  Lake  Oily  in 

•till),  |sn<>.  Me  in  married  and  a  lilteral  in  politico.  James  M, 
I >enny,  the  jnnior  member,  IH  a  native  of  I'ennRylvania.  where 
he  wua  also  educated,  rending  law  in  the  nllice  of  Kn-d  Kulier, 
of  Uutler.  in  which  city  lie  w»n,  in  1H80.  admitted  to  pr  , 
After  a  successful  career  at  the  Host,  he  remove,!  to  Saffnaohe 
count).  Col.,  where  he  remained  for  ten  jeam.  locating  in  Salt 
Lake  Git]  with  his  family  about  M;.>.I~-1  He  has  held  sev- 
eral ollicial  pomtioiiN  und  was  at  one  time  surveyor  of  Uutler 
county.  I'a.  In  politics  he  is  a  democrat.  The  firm  is  re- 
garded  as  exceptionally  well  equipped  and  has  l>een  retained 
by  a  large  and  growing  clientele.  They  occupy  oflloes  1*2  and  13 
Ciilmer  block,  and  command  tlu«  confidence  and  n-npect  of  citi- 
sens  and  resident*  of  Salt  Lake  and  the  surmnnding  territory . 


133 


HON.  THOMAS  J.  ANDERSON. 

Of  the  many  prominent  men  in  Salt  Lake  City  and  Utah 
generally,  there  is  none  that  occupies  a  more  exalted 
position  of  trust  than  Hon.  Thomas  J.  Anderson,  Associate 
Supreme  Justice  of  the  territory.  The  gentleman  was  born  in 
Fulton  County,  Illinois,  March  4, 1837,  and  is  consequently  in  his 
fifty-fourth  year.  In  1853,  when  sixteen  years  of  age,  he  re- 
moved with  his  parents  to  Iowa,  and  there  received  the  benefits 
of  a  common  school  education.  After  that  he  taught  school  for 
some  time  and  while  engaged  in  this  precarious  means  of  a  live- 
lihood was  elected  county  surveyor.  He  was  then  only  twenty- 
one  years  of  age  and  the 
honor  conferred  upon 
him  was  a  compliment 
to  his  abilities  not  usu- 
ally bestowed  upon  on 
so  young.  While  pursu- 
ing his  duties  as  sur- 
veyor, he  occupied  what 
spare  time  he  had  in 
reading  law  with  Hon. 
J.  E.  Neal,  and  was 
admitted  to  the  bar  in 
October,  1860.  He  im- 
mediately entered  upon 
the  practice  of  his  pro- 
fession in  Knoxvilie, 
and  has  been  very  suc- 
cessful ever  since.  He 
also  entered  the  field  of 
journalism  for  a  short 
time,  and  was  one  of  the 
publishers  and  editors  of 
the  Democratic  Stand- 
ard, published  at  Knpx- 
ville.  When  the  civil 
war  broke  out,  he  tend- 
ered his  services  to  the 
United  States  Govern- 
ment, and  entered  the 
army  as  first  lieutenant 
of  Company  A..  40th 
Iowa  Infantry,  Volun- 
teers and  remained  in 
active  service  until  De- 
cember '2,  1864,  when  he 
resigned  with  the  rank 
of  captain,  and  immedi- 
ately resumed  the  prac- 
tice of  law,  soon  attain- 
ing a  leading  position 
among  the  influental 
councillors  of  his  state. 
In  1874  he  headed  the 
anti-monopoly  ticket  for 
judge  of  his  district,  and 
received  more  votes  than 
any  other  candidate  on 
the  ticket.  lie  was 
tendered  the  nomina- 
tion again  in  1878 
and  18H2,  but  declined 

the  honor.  He  was  nominated  and  elected  court-attorney  by 
his  party  in  188fi  by  a  large  majority,  and  in  1887,  contrary  to 
his  wishes,  was  unanimously  chosen  as  their  standard-bearer 
for  governor,  and  although  defeated,  led  the  ticket  by  over  two 
thousand  votes.  In  January,  1888,  he  was  the  caucus  nominee  of 
his  party  for  United  States  Senator,  receiving  the  entire  vote 
thereof.  He  was  recommended  for  the  position  of  assistant 
commissioner  of  the  general  laud  office  by  every  democratic 
member  of  the  Iowa  legislature,  and  when  the  same  was  made, 
the  general  public  was  more  than  satisfied  with  the  choice. 
His  appointment  as  associate  justice  the  the  Supreme  Court  of 
Utah  two  years  ago  was  a  glowing  tribute  to  his  professional 
talents,  and  a  just  recogiiition  of  the  many  sterling  qualities 
that  characterize  him  as  a  man  and  lawyer.  Since  Judge  An- 
derson has  won  the  judicial  ermine  in  this  Territory,  he  has 
made  many  decisions  that  have  attracted  universal  comment 
throughout  the  length  and  breadth  of  the  land,  but  there 
are  none  of  them  but  what  have  been  sustained  by  the  higher 
tribunals,  as  also  endorsed  by  the  intelligent  people  of  the 
country.  One  of  his  decisions  that  became  noted  was,  that  a 
member  of  the  church  of  J.  C.  of  Latter  Day  Saints  in  good 
standing  in  the  church  was  not  entitled  to  his  naturalization 


papers,  from  the  very  fact  that  he  acknowledged  as  his  first  and 
highest  duty,  his  obligation  to  the  laws  of  his  church.  In  this 
he  was  concurred  in  by  his  associate  judges  until  after  the 
manifesto  was  issued  by  the  leaders  of  the  Mormon  church, 
when  they  overruled  their  objection.  Another  decision  that 
he  holds  to,  is  that  no  polygamist  should  be  naturalized  on  the 
ground  that  he  ha  not  a  good  moral  character. 

In  personal  appearance  Judge  Anderson  is  a  man  of  noble 
physique,  standing  over  six  feet  in  his  Blockings,  and  weighing 
225  pounds.  He  bears  a  striking  resemblance  to  the  deceased 
vice-president  Hendricks,  and  is  a  thorough  gentleman,  both 
on  the  bench  and  in  the  social  walks  of  life.  His  administra- 
tion of  duties  in  Utah, 
has  been  of  an  unmis- 
takable character  as  to 
the  force  of  his  con- 
victions in  the  matter 
of  justice. 


HON.  THOMAS  J.  ANDKKSON,  AsBociutc  Justice  Supreme Conrl  of  Utali. 


HON.    J.   G.    SUTH- 
ERLAND. 

An  able  lawyer,  per- 
suasive pleader,  emin- 
ent counsel  and  dis- 
tinguished representa- 
tive of  the  judiciary,  is 
•  the  reputation  enjoyed 
by  the  Hon.  J.  G.  Suth- 
erland, rooms  54,  57, 58, 
Hooper  block,  Salt  Lake 
City.  He  is  a  native 
of  the  state  of  New 
York,  where  he  was  born 
in  1827,  thence  remov- 
ing to  Michigan  where 
he  read  law  and  was 
admitted  to  practice. 
His  success  was  instant 
and  complete,  and  his 
election  to  the  circuit 
bench  of  Saginaw  coun- 
ty was  a  deserved 
tribute  to  his  profes- 
sional worth  and  hon- 
orable career;  a  tribute 
that  was  etill  further 
emphasized  by  his  elec- 
tion to  Congress  later 
on.  Ac  the  close  of  bis 
Congressional  teim  he 
visited  Utah  for  his 
health  and  after  a  brief 
sojourn  in  Salt  Lake 
City,  became  a  perman- 
ent resident.  He  resum- 
ed the  practice  of  law, 
and  in  1889,  formed  a 
partnership  with  the 
Hon.  J.  W.  Judd, 
also  devoting  consider- 
able attention  to  literary  pursuits,  the  results  of  his  labor  in 
that  field  being  a  work  on  damages  in  three  volumes,  and  a 
work  on  statutory  construction.  Both  of  these  publications 
commanded  the  attention  of  the  bar  throughout  the  United 
States,  and  have  since  been  made  standards  of  authority  on  the 
subjects  respectively  noted.  During  his  residence  in  Salt  Lake 
City,  Judge  Sutherland  has  been  distinguished  for  the  number 
and  importance  of  the  causes  in  which  he  has  been  retained  and 
has  managed,  for  the  scrupulous  fidelity  he  pays  to  the  interests 
of  his  large  clientele,  for  the  erudition  he  displays  in  the  man- 
agement of  a  cause  and  for  his  superiority  as  a  trial  lawyer. 
He  was  the  pioneer  president  of  the  Salt  Lake  Bar  Association, 
a  position  which  he  filled  with  honor  to  himself  and  the  profes- 
sion, and  to  which  has  since  been  re-elected,  is  a  member  of  the 
Masonic  and  Odd  Fellow  fraternities,  besides  other  organiza- 
tions of  a  social  and  beneficial  character,  and  is  most  happy  in 
his  domestic  circle.  In  politics  he  is  a  democrat,  his  son-in-law 
being  editor  of  The  Herald,  the  leading  democratic  paper  of 
the  territory. 


HON.  Q.  W.  BARTCH. 

In  writing  of  the  bench  and  bar  of  Utah,  there  is  none  who 
deserve  a  more  conspicuous  place  and  prominent  im-ntum,  than 
Judge  G.  W.  Bartch,  of  the  Probate  court.  He  was  born  in 
Snllivau  county,  Pennsylvania,  forty-two  years  ago,  and  spent 
the  early  part  of  his  life  in  that  State,  where,  like  BO  many  of 
the  great  men  of  our  country,  he  first  began  teaching  school. 
He  subsequently  located  at  Shenandoah,  Pennsylvania,  where 
he  was  for  ten  years  superintendent  of  the  city  schools.  Sbeu- 
andoah  is  located  in  the  con)  regions,  and,  when  Judge  Bartch 
first  began  his  labors  as  instructor  it  was  the  seat  of  operation 
and  tinder  the  rule  of  the  "Mollie  McGniree." 

To  fill  the  position  at  the  time  that  Judge  Bartch  began, 
required  a  man  of  indomnitable  will,  fearless  courage  and  that 
exemplary  and  determined  character  possessed  by  few.  The 
schools  had  been  under  the  rule  of  this  terrorizing  body  of  out 
laws  until  nearly  all  semblanceof  their  original  purpose  had  been 


:,)  Hbipler. 

II»V  I.     U     I'.Ulli   II.   l-r..!-.!.-  .1 

lost.  Immediately  after  Prof.  B.irtob  began  to  lav  before  the 
better  class  of  citizens  his  plans  for  a  new  system  of  ••.Im-atum 
and  with  their  endorsement  and  assistance  began  at  MUCH  to 
introduce  it  into  the  schools  of  that  city  and  section.  This  of 
course  did  not  meet  with  the  approval  of  the  Mollie  MoGnires. 
lint  be  continued  to  improve  hit  methods  and  schools,  until 
they  stood  forth  among  the  best  in  the  state. 

Daring  the  time  Judge  Bartch  was  oocuping  this  position. 
be  promoted  and  bad  the  satisfaction  of  seeing  a  large  |>ul>lic 
library  established.  In  I1-"-'  he  began  the  study  of  law  and 
i  In  ring  the  time  he  served  in  theoffioe  of  superintendent  of  schools 
.  Miitmued  his  reading,  and  after  his  first  re-election  was  of  the 
opinion  that  he  would  only  serve  out  that  term  and  then 
resign,  bnt  each  time  the  board  of  directors  of  the  Sbenandoah 
district.  )>>  their  unanimous  "lection  and  urgent  request,  so 

.lily  iin-i.-iit.-l  their  claims  that  In-  continued  to  serve 
until  ten  years  had  passed  by  and  when  he  finally  did  lt>av».  h» 
wan  favored  with  the  highest  tributes  of  praise  by  the  iMiunl, 

wait»n|  ti|>on  by  a  committee  from  the  convention,  with 
a  r>-|iie*t  that  if  he  iv.nl, I  not  accept  the  position  to  come  Ix-fun- 
the  board  and  name  his  successor,  which  he  did,  and  who  was 
unanimously  elected  and  continues  to  serve  to  the  present 
As  a  further  mark  of  appreciation  tin-  t>oar<l  passed 
resolutions  of  respect  and  oxtoein  for  the  ailvai m.-nt  he  hail 

:he  sohiiolH  and  regret  at  hi»  departure  from  the  manage 
moot  thereof      l»   November   1879,  the   /''  »»«v/r,ini<i 
Jtrurti'il.  the  ollloial  organ  of  the  school  of  that  great  fxlnca- 
tional   state  spoke   very   highly   of  the  advancement   of    th» 

-.of  the  Hhenaii'loah  district,  nnd  the  marked  advance- 
ment the  pnpils  bad  made,  (wing  then  enabled  to  recon..  the 
preparatory  college  studies  at  home,  and  it  also  published  a 
very  comprehensive  and  entertaining  article  on  the  subject  of 


"Language  Lessons,"  of  which  Prof,  liartch  was  the  author 
Again  in  July  1884,  the  same  journal  devoted  a  pleasing  an.l 
complimentary  editorial  to  the  same  schools,  and  especially  to 
Prof.  Bartch,  giving  him  the  honor  due,  of  increasing  the 
schools,  in  ten  years  time,  to  more  than  double  their  capaeit\ 
and  efficiency.  In  1874  the  schools  were  small  and  inefficient, 
while  in  18H4  they  had  been  improved  until  they  took  rank  as  be- 
ing among  the  best  iu  the  State.  Prof.  Kartell  was  very  promin- 
ently connected  with  the  advancement  of  educational  institu- 
tion and  was  one  of  the  most  prominent  ami  favorably  known 
men  of  his  profession  in  that  State.  Friends  were  innumera- 
ble; in  fact  everybody  was  his  friend,  and  he  was  frequently 
honored  with  complimentary  positions  among  which  was  that 
of  a  state  delegate  to  nrge  the  adoption  of  the  Blair  educa 
tional  bill.  After  leaving  the  schools  Judge  Bartch  was  admit- 
ted to  the  bar  as  a  practitioner  in  1884,  at  Bloonisburg,  Penn- 
sylvania, where  he  at  once  established  himself  in  the  practice, 
with  good  success;  but  on  account  of  sickness  in  bis  family  be 
removed  to  Canon  City,  Colorado,  where  he  soon  established 
a  very  successful  practice.  During  the  time  he  practiced  then  . 
he  met  Judge  lilackburn,  now  associate  justice  of  the  Supreme 
court  of  this  Territory,  and  they  together  decided  to  come  t«> 
this  city  and  form  a  partnership  for  the  practice  of  law,  which 
they  did,  arriving  here  in  March,  1888.  The  business  was  a 
decided  success,  bnt  was  interrupted  one  Friday  in  ( >ctober, 
1889,  by  President  Harrison  appointing  Judge  lilackburn  to  the 
position  of  Associate  Justice  of  Supreme  Court  of  Territory, 
and  the  following  Tuesday  Judge  Bartch  was  honored  from  the 
same  official  with  the  Judgeship  of  the  Probate  Court  of  Salt 
Lake  county,  which  in  this  Territory,  is  considered  almost  prom- 
inent and  important  office,  the  court  being  constantly  in  ses- 
sion. 

During  their  practice  they  successfully  conducted  some 
very  important  cases,  one  of  which  was  a  case  wherein  the  ques- 
tion arose  as  to  title  of  riparian  owners  to  the  bottom  of  a 
Inke,  as  the  water  recedes.  The  case  was  Heard  vs.  Folson.et  al. 
Since  Judge  Bartch  has  been  upon  the  bench,  he  has' won  for  • 
himself  a  very  enviable  reputation  for  the  clear,  just,  and 
in  pn  rtii.l  manner  in  which  he  lias  decided  the  numerous  import- 
ant cases  which  have  been  heard  in  his  court. 

Some  of  his  decisions  have  been  very  important,  and  have 
been  spoken  of  very  highly  at  home  and  abroad.  Among  these 
cases  was  that  known  as  "Pratt"  heirs  case,  where  the  rights 
of  polygamous  children  to  inherit  were  decided  favorably  and 
correctly  being  sustained  by  the  Supreme  court  of  the  United 
Stairs  :  another  noted  one,  was  that  known  as  the  "Sharpe 
Walker  will  case,"  nnder  which  the  question  arose  as  to  the 
point  of  giving  notice  of  the  sale  of  real  estate,  nnder  the  will. 
This  was  a  case  of  technicalities,  and  affected  the  title  of  a 
large  amount  of  city  oroperty.  An  appeal  was  taken  from  the 
.l.-ci.sinn  bnt  Judge  llarlch  was  sustained  throughout.  The 
"  Kramer  Will,"  which  was  refused  to  probate  on  account  of 
the  testator  Samuel  Kramer,  having  been  "nou  compos  mentis," 
at  the  time  the  will  was  made  and  signed  by  another.  The 
facts  were  published  and  largely  commented  upon  throughout 
the  eastern  states.  Another  very  important  question  came  up 
on  demurrer  in  the  McKihben  will  rase,  as  to  whether  subse- 
quent marriage  would  annul  the  will  of  a  "  femme  sole."  The 
brightest  lawyers  in  the  country  were  retained  upon  both  widen, 
and  the  decision  of  Judge  I'artch  wan  very  full  and  comprelx'ii 
sive.  showing  the  result  of  a  very  clone  study  ami  application 
of  the  statutes  and  common  law,  on  this  question  and  siis- 
tained  the  right  of  the  "femme  sole."  The  property  involved  in 
this  case,  amounted  to  over  one  million  dollars. 

.Imlge  Kartell  by  virtue  of  his  office  is  chairman  of  the 
County  Court,  and  this  together  with  large  probate  business 
of  the  office  keeps  constantly  busy. 

\t  the  early  age  of  eight  years,  he  was  left  an  orphan,  and 
l»-gan  IMB  studies  in  twiyhood  while  working  on  a  farm. 
Mi-  then  showed  a  very  studious  disposition,  ami  studied  and 
read  whenever  the  opportunity  presented  itself.  At  the  age  of 
sixteen  be  started  in  life  for  himself,  teaching  his  first  school 
ami  thereafter  by  teaching  in  winter  and  by  working  during 
Miml  IT n.  he  obtained  the  means  for  attending  higher  institn- 
tiiiiiB.  without  assistance  from  the  resources  <if  the  estate  left 
by  his  father.  \i,.|  l.y  clone  application  to  his  studies  be  suc- 
ceeded in  graduating  with  the  class  of  1S7I,  at  the  Pennsylva- 
nia State  Niirmal  School,  at  IHoonmlHirg,  and  continued  his 
HtndieHat  the  name  institution 'where  he  graduated  with  the 
cUtw.  'I,.,  scientific  courw  U.fore  the  SI ute  examin 

ing  com nntt«x>,  passing  a  very  creditable  examination,  winning 
high  honors  for  himself  and  receiving  the  degree  of  M.  S.,  at 
IMooinxImrg. 

In  1*71.  he  \\-i-  united  in  marriage  with  Miss  Amanda  A. 
linild.  »  lady  of  high  family  and  accomplishments.  As  a  result 
of  this  union  their  family  now  consist  of  two  daughters,  who 


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are  very  highly  accomplished,  and  soon  to  become  valuable 
acquisitions  to  the  social  world  of  this  city.  Fraternally,  he  is 
a  member  of  the  Masons,  and  a  member  of  the  Alto  Club,  and 
politically  is  an  ardent  republican  in  both  national  and  local 
questions.  While  living  in  Pennsylvania,  he  was  a  successful 
political  worker  and  made  many  warm  friends  among  all 
classes,  and  especially  the  brainy,  and  bright  politicans,  lawyers 
and  doctors,  of  the  state  who  when  the  opportunity  presented, 
endorsed  him  to  our  leading  official  of  the  United  States  with 
the  finest  letters  of  praise  and  recommendation;  among  them 
being  the  honorables  D.  J.  Waller,  Jr.,  Henry  Houck,  J.  B. 
Davis,  M.  D.,  and  Ex.-U.  8.  Minister,  Hon.  J.  P.  Wickersham, 
L.L.D.,  and  many  others 
of  equal  national  repu- 
tation. 

Judge  Bartch  thinks 
well  of  the  prospects  and 
outlook  for  this  city  and 
Territory  and  has  shown 
his  confidence  in  the  best 
way,  by  his  real  estate 
investments.  During 
his  life  he  has  accumu- 
lated an  independence, 
in  a  financial  way,  and  is 
an  ideal  example  of  the 
highest  class  of  self- 
made  men. 

It  is  such  men  as  this 
of  whom  the  citizens  of 
this  Territory  are  justly 
proud,  who  are  represen- 
tatives of  her  citizens, 
and  who  are  in  turn  at- 
tached to  their  adopted 
home. 


HON.  J.   T.   CAINE. 

John  T.  Came,  Utah's 
delegate  to  Congress  is 
one  of  the  best  known 
men  in  the  Territory,  and 
among  the  ablest  repre- 
sentatives at  Washing- 
ton, I).  C.  He  was  born 
in  the  "Isle  of  Man," 
January  8th,  1829,  and 
removed  to  the  United 
States  in  the  spring  of 
1846,  settling  in  New 
York  City,  where  he  be- 
came identified  with  the 
Mormon  Church.  He 
left  New  York  in  the 
fall  of  1848,  for  the  West, 
traveling  by  boat  from 
New  York  City  to  Perth 


f; 


xuui*,  u,  D.,,»Jer.  HON.  JOHN  T. 

there  by  rail  to  Harris- 
burg,  Pa.,  then  the  western  terminus  of  railroad  facilities. 
From  there  on  the  journey  was  continued  by  canal  boats  to 
Pittsburgh,  Pa.  From  Pittsburgh  the  journey  west  was  made 
down  the  Ohio  and  up  the  Mississippi  to  St.  Louis,  by  steamboat. 
Mr.  Caine  remained  in  St.  Louis  for  a  time  and  was  actively 
engaged  in  matters  pertaining  the  welfare  of  the  people  of  his 
adopted  faith,  and  assisted  large  numbers  of  them  who  passed 
through  St.  Louis,  bound  for  Salt  Lake,  during  the  years  from 
1849  to  1852.  In  1850,  he  was  united  in  marriage  at  St.  Louis, 
Mo.,  to  Miss  Margaret  Nightengale,  a  lady  of  the  same  family 
as  the  philanthropist,  Florence  Nightengale,  and  this  union 
has  been  blessed  with  a  large  and  very  interesting  family  of 
children,  eight  of  whom  are  still  living. 

In  May,  1852,  he  started  with  his  wife  and  one  child,  for  Salt 
Lake,  and  arrived  here  the  following  September,  having  made 
the  trip  from  St.  Louis  to  Council  Bluffs  by  steamboat,  and 
from  there  across  the  plains  by  an  ox  train.  In  the  spring  of 
1854,  he  made  a  trip  to  the  Sandwich  Islands  as  a  missionary, 
from  which  he  returned  in  the  winter  of  1856.  On  his  return 
trip  he  stopped  for  some  time  in  California,  and  while  there  cast 
his  first  presidential  vote,  which  WHS  for  James  Buchanan. 

Mr.  Caiue  was  manager  of  the  Salt  Lake  theatre  from  1861 
to  1882,  and  entered  the  field  of  journalism,  together  with  two 
associates  founding  the  Salt  Lake  Berald  and  was  for  a  long 


time  managing  editor  and  president,  until  the  paper  was  sold 
to  a  new  company.  He  is  now  a  director  in  the  new  company. 
He  served  as  secretary  of  the  legislative  council  during  the 
sessions  of  1856-57-59  and  '60;  was  elected  a  member  of  that 
body  for  the  sessions  1874-76-80  and  1882.  In  1876,  he  was  by  a 
joint  vote  of  the  legislative  assembly,  elected  a  regent  of  the 
University  of  Desert,  and  re-elected  in  1878-80-82-84-86;  was 
elected  recorder  of  Salt  Lake  City  in  1876,  and  re-elected  in 
1878-80  and  82.  He  was  a  member  of  the  constitutional  con- 
ventions of  Utah  of  1872-82  and  87,  and  was  the  president  of 
the  latter  convention,  which  adopted  a  clause  punishing 
polygamy  and  bigamy,  and  asked  admission  to  the  Union  as  a 

State;  he  was  elected  to 
fill  a  vacancy  in  the 
47th  Congres?,which  was 
caused  by  the  failure  of 
Congress  to  seat  the 
Hon.  George  Q.  Cannon, 
when  he  was  elected  in 
1881.  As  there  was  no 
law  at  that  time  in  Utah 
governing  such  a  state 
of  affairs,  and  as  the 
Utah  commission  failed 
to  call  an  election  to  fill 
the  vacancy,  the  matter 
was  allowed  to  stand  un- 
til the  election  for  the 
48th  Congress  was  held, 
when  Mr.  Caine  was 
elected  to  fill  the  unex- 
pired  term  of  the  47th 
Congress,  and  also  the 
full  term  of  the  48th  con- 
gress; he  was  re-elected 
to  the  49th,  50th  and 
51st  Congresses  and  re- 
elected  to  52d  congress 
!  by  a  majority  of  very 
nearly  10,000  votes. 

During  his  service  in 
Congress  he  has  been 
a  member  of  the  com- 
mittee on  post  offices 
and  post  roads,  and  has 
represented  the  territory 
of  Utah  upon  the  dem- 
o  c  r  a  t  i  c  congressional 
campaign  committee. 

He  was  for  a  number 
of  years  intimately  ac- 
quainted and  connected 
with  Brigham  Young, 
the  late  president  of  the 
church  of  Jesus  Christ 
of  Latter  Day  Saints. 
He  is  a  gentleman  of 
superior  mental  endow- 
ments and  high  accom- 
'  plishments,  such  as  are 
only  found  in  those  who 


CA1NK,  Delegate  to  Congress. 


have  seen  much  of  tjhe  world  in  its  poorest  and  best  phases,  and 
have  profited  by  their  experience. 


D.  C.  EICHNOR. 

Mr.  D.  C.  Eichnor  is  one  of  the  leading  young  attorneys  of 
Salt  Lake,  who  is  coming  to  the  front  very  rapidly.  He  is  a 
native  of  Pennsylvania  where  he  was  born  thirty-two  years  ago,  of 
German  parentage,  and  where  he  obtained  his  education,  teach- 
ing meanwhile  to  pay  his  expenses,  and  finally  graduating  at  the 
Millersville  branch  of  the  State  Normal  School.  He  studied 
law  in  the  office  of  W.  H.  Dickson,  of  this  city,  and  was  admit- 
ted to  practice  during  1888.  Soon  after  he  became  assistant 
city  attorney  under  the  administration  of  Mr.  Merrill,  a  po- 
sition he  still  retains  under  Mr.  Hall,  also  discharging  the 
duties  of  assistant  to  county  attorney  Walter  Murphy.  In 
politics  Mr.  Eiobiior  is  a  liberal,  on  local  issues,  but  a  repub- 
lican on  National  questions.  He  recently  married  a  very  charm- 
ing young  lady  of  this  city.  Miss  S.  Lizzie  Keim.  He  enjoys 
the  esteem  and  respect  of  everyone  with  whcm  becomes  in  con- 
tact, and  is  one  of  the  prominent  young  men  cf  Utah.  Seme 
day  he  will  be  heard  frcm.  He  is  a  keen  attorney,  ever  alive 
to  the  situations  presented,  and  never  miscesen  opportunity  cf 
scoring  a  point.  He  is  a  good  speaker. 


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HON.  ELIJAH  SELLS. 

Klijab  Sells,  secretary  for  the  Territory  of  Utah,  was  born 
in  Franklin  county,  Ohio,  and  received  his  early  educatioi  in 
the  public  schools  of  that  district.  After  entering  active  busi- 
ness life  he  was  fora  number  of  years  engaged  in  mercantile 
enterprises,  in  all  of  which  be  met  with  admirable  success. 
When  still  a  young  man  he  removed  to  the  state  of  Iowa,  and 
has  the  distinction  of  being  a  member  of  the  first  constitutional 
convention  in  that  State.  He  was  also  a  member  of  the  First. 
•.<!  and  Third  .Sessions  of  the  Iowa  legislature,  and  in 
IST.I;  he  was  elected  Secretary  of  State,  and  twice  re-elected. 
For  three  years  he  acted  as  Adjutant  General  of  Iowa. 

Air.  Sells  was  appoint- 
ed revenue  collector 
under  the  Fiist  U.  S. 
Internal  Revenue  law, 
but  did  not  accept  the 
position.  Early  in  IN'.:; 
he  was  appointed  pay- 
master in  the  army  with 
rank  of  major.  Later 
in  the  same  year  he  was 
urged  by  his  friends  at 
home  to  accept  the 
nomination  of  governor, 
and  strongly  requested 
to  come  home  before  the 
convention,  but  declined 
in  favor  Col.  Wm.  M. 
Stone, who  was  nominat- 
ed and  elected.  Shortly 
after  this  he  secured  and 
accepted  an  appointment 
in  the  Mississippi  S<ju 
»d  nm  of  the  United 
States  Navy,  and  was 
assigned  to  the  com- 
mand of  the  U.  S.  lie 
ceiviiiirShip''(lrampus." 
lU-iimiriing  in  service  in 
this  important  position 
for  about  a  year  he  was 
tendered  the  position  of 
Third  Auditor  of  the 
.miry  Department, 
by  i  Inn.  Salmon  I1. 
Chase  then  Secretary  of 
the  Treasury.  Me  re- 
signed his  office  in  the 
navy  to  accept  this  posi- 
tion, and  shortly  sub- 
sequent he .  was  trans- 
ferred to  the  office  of 
\uditor  of  t  lie  Treasury 
for  the  I'ont  Dili.-..  De- 
partment 

Later  he  was  appoint- 
ed by  the  Secretary  of 

the  Interior  to  tlie  otlire 

of     Superintendent     of 

Imlian    attain    for    the 

Southern     Huperintend- 

.  and  was  also  ap- 

[H.inie.l  one <>f  thn  commissioners  to  negotiate  treaties  of  amity 
and  peace  with  the  Indians  who  had  forfeited  their  treaty 
stipulations  by  joining  the  ( '..n federate  army. 

Mr.  Sells  baa  bad  an  extremely  eventful  public  career  and 
his  appointment  to  divert  positions  in  the  otlioes  of  the  Qor- 
eminent. gave  him  a  wide  experience  an  well  as  a  boat  of 
friendB  MM  iicMiiamtanoes  raving  the  head  officials  in  the 
various  department*.  luit  during  all  bis  public  life  it  may  be 
Md  he  never  sacrificed  his  honor  or  principles  for  money  or 
fame,  though  many  times  presented  with  opportunities  for 
pecuniary  gain  by  advocating  principles  and  policies  adverse 
to  bis  own  tlnn  c  r(.  l>elit>fs. 

In  1W7  be  went  to  Lawrence.  Kansas,  and  in  18fl9  was 
elected  from  HOUGHS  county  to  the  legislature.  l,emif  re- 
elected  in  ISTII  BI1,|  i HT I.  serving  at  each  session  as  chairman 
of  the  Ways  and  Means  Committee.  Mr.  Sells  first  came  to 
it.,i,  .„  1*72,  and  at  once  engaged  in  toe  organ  i /.at  ion  of  a 
mining  company,  of  winch  corporation  be  was  president  and 
general  manager.  In  1878  be  eonnd  in  the  lumber  business 
in  this  city,  which  enterprise  he  bnill  up  to  a  siilMUntial  and 
profitable  bam*.  In  1H80  be  wan  api-omted  Secretary  of  I'Uh 


HON.  i  1.1.1  MI  si  i.i. 


Territory  and  ex-officio  Secretary  of  the  Utah  Commission,  in 
which  capacities  be  is  highly  appreciated  and  looked  up  to  by 
those  who  have  placed  him  in  office,  and  the  efficient  and  satis- 
tory  service  he  is  rendering,  forever  insures  for  him  the  hearty 
support  and  good  will  of  the  people  of  this  Territory.  Mr. 
Sells  has  taken  active  part  in  many  public-spirited  movements, 
and  has  unlimited  faith  in  the  great  possibilities  for  Salt  Lake 
following  the  development  of  the  endless  resources  tributary  to 
the  city.  He  is  a  thorough-going,  public-spirited  man,  of 
broad  and  liberal  views,  and  principles  of  the  highest  standard. 
He  is  genial  and  sociable  and  is  well  liked  by  all  with  whom 
he  comes  in  contact. 

RAWLINS 
&  CBITCHLOW. 

The  senior  member  of 
the  firm  of  Haw  tins  A 
Critchlow  is  forty  years 
of  age  and  a  native  of 
Suit  Lake  county.  He 
read  law  first  in  Indiana 
and  completed  the 
course  in  the  office  of 
Williams,  Young  A 
Sheeks.  He  began  the 
practice  of  his  profession 
in  is?-,  in  Salt  Lake 
I  ity.  where  he  has  sine 
resided,  lie  has  been 
engaged  in  some  very 
important  litigation  and 
appeared  in  the  cele- 
brated case  of  the  Coin 
heirs  vs.  Strongfellow 
anil  -lennings,  a  ques- 
tion arising  under  the 
law  regarding  the  title 
to  the  Emporium  cor- 
ner in  Salt  Lake  City. 
The  case  went  to  the 
Supreme  court  of  the 
United  States  and  was 
won  by  Mr.  Ivawlins. 
The  case  of  llollister  vs. 
the  /ion  (V>-o|»'rativ.- 
Mercantile  Institution,  a 
case  in  which  the  right 
of  the  government  to 
tax  extensive  mercantile 
orders.commonly  known 
as  the  script  cases,  was 
another  important 
action  which  he  carried 
to  the  Supreme  court  of 
the  United  States  and 
won.  He  was  counsel 
in  the  celebrated  Rey- 
nolds polygamy  case 
before  the  same  court. 
He  is  regarded  as  one 
',f  the  iilOest  men  in  the 
country.  HP  baa  been  en- 
gaged as  counsel  in  nil 

the  great  church  oases  and  has  a  splendid  record.  In  politics  he 
is  a  democrat  and  was  honored  by  bis  party  with  the  nomina- 
tion for  representative  to  the  house  at  a  recent  election. 

I  11  Critchlow,  the  junior  mnmber,  is  a  native  of  Missis- 
Hippi.  where  he  was  lx>rn  in  isus  nud  from  which  state  he  re- 
moved with  his  parents  to  Western  New  York,  where  be  re- 
ceive,I  his  early  education.  In  is?:!  he  came  to  Utah  and  was 
for  a  time  on  the  I'nitiili  Indian  reservation.  In  1K70  he  entered 
sohoo!  in  Salt  Luke  ( 'ity.  and  in  IMTS  began  a  course  at  Prince- 
ton College  N..I..  froin'whicli  he  graduated  in  1K81.'  with  rank 
of  sixth  in  a  class  of  one  hundred  and  twentv.  \fler  Blinking 
a  year  in  the  Columbia  Law  School,  New  York  City,  he  came 
to  Utah  and  began  prucimiig.  In  IH.-G  he  wan  appointed  as- 
sistant  United  States  attorney  for  the  »w.md  dmtrict  of  Utah. 
which  he  held  for  one  year,  resigning  to  accept  the  position  of 
first  assistant  United  s'ut.-w  attorney  for  the  third  .liHtrict.  II.- 
resigned  this  in  April.  1*:H.  to  enter  the  present  firm.  Mr. 
<  'ntchlow  is  married  and  is  an  inlluental  man.  He  IH  dp  • 
in  the  Hank  of  (Vimmerce.  In  polities  be  is  a  republican 

The  partnership  constitute*  on*  of  the  strongest  law  firms 
in  the  went, and  is  moat  prosperous.    Ofioe, 26-27  Hooper  block. 


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HON.  GEO.  W.  MOYER. 

Among  the  many  self-made  men  of  Salt  Lake,  there  is  none 
that  occupy  a  more  enviable  position  and  exerts  a  more  power- 
ful influence  upon  the  welfare  of  the  community,  than  Hon.  Geo 
W.  Moyer.  He  was  born  in  Stevenson  County,  Illinois,  in  1854. 
He  studied  for  his  profession  in  the  office  of  Hon.  Geo.  L.  Hoff- 
man, at  Mount  Carrol,  Illinois,  teaching  school  to  pay  the  ex- 
pense incident  thereto,  and  was  admitted  to  practice  by  the 
Supreme  court  of  that  State  in  1884.  He  practiced  law  in 
Nebraska  for  some  time  before  coming  to  Salt  Lake,  where  he 
made  a  reputation  as  one  of  the  ablest  and  most  conscientious 
attorneys.  He  was  appointed  United  States  Commissioner  for 


Photo,  by  hhiplnr. 

HON.  GEORGE  W.  MOYKK,  U.  8.  Commissioner. 

Utah  in  June,  1891,  and  has  made  a  faithful  and  efficient  official. 
Mr.  Moyer,  although  a  comparatively  young  man,  is  ranked 
aniong  the  beat  attorneys  in  the  city  and  is  in  the  enjoyment  of 
a  lucrative  practice  which  is  constantly  increasing.  He  is  a 
public-spirited  citizen  withal,  and  interested  in  all  measures 
looking  to  the  interests  of  Salt  Lake  City,  and  the  Territory  of 
Utah.  He  is  a  gentleman  deservedly  high  in  the  confidence 
and  esteem  of  citizens,  and  entitled  to  the  regard  of  the  public. 
Although  he  has  only  been  a  resident  of  Salt  Lake  for  a  short 
time,  he  has  made  many  warm  personal  friends  who  delight  to 
honor  him.  He  is  also  quite  prominent  in  politics,  and  take  a 
great  interest  in  all  matters  pertaining  to  his  party. 


EDWIN  W.  SENIOB. 

In  cities  of  any  commercial  importance  there  are  men  in 
the  professions  and  walks  of  business,  who,  by  reason  of  their 
superior  abilities,  stand  at  the  head  of  their  avocation  or 
chosen  line  of  pursuit.  The  city  of  Salt  Lake  is  no  exception 
to  this  rule,  and  Mr.  E.  W.  Senior,  the  gentleman  whose  -name 
heads  this  sketch,  is  pre-eminently  one  of  this  class.  He  is  a 
native  of  England,  aged  thirty  years,  and  has  been  a  distin- 
guished land  attorney  of  this  city  for  six  years.  He  was  admit- 
ted to  practice  before  the  United  States  land  courts  of  the 
Territory,  in  1885,  and  has  since  been  prominent  in  some  of  the 
most  important  land  cases  before  that  tribunal.  He  has  resided 
in  the  city  since  1868,  and  has  been  a  "rustler"  on  the  rough 
sea  of  life  ever  since  he  was  sixteen  years  of  age.  Among  the 
many  enterprises  he  has  been  connected  with  in  Utah  was  the 
platting  and  laying  out  of  the  town  of  Brighton,  a  suburb  of 
Salt  Lake,  and  a  thriving  little  town  supplied  with  churches, 
schools,  business  houses,  ball  grounds,  etc.,  with  a  population 
of  two  hundred.  Thirty  artesian  wells  give  a  bountiful  supply 
of  pure  water,  streets  have  been  graded  to  a  proper  level,  a 
large  number  of  shade  trees  set  out,  and  a  park  established 
which  give  Brighton  an  almost  metropolitan  appearance.  Mr. 
Senior  was  one  of  the  organizers,  and  the  largest  subscriber  to 


the  stock  of  the  West  Side  Rapid  Transit  Railway  Company, 
which  has  eight  miles  now  in  operation,  and  expects  in  a  short 
time  to  have  the  line  running  to  the  Great  Salt  Lake,  striking 
the  same  at  a  point  two  miles  this  side  of  Garfleld  Beach. 
This  will  give  the  road  twenty  more  miles  of  track,  and  prove 
of  great  benefit  and  convenience  to  the  public,  as  it  will  provide 
rapid  transit  and  reduce  the  cost  of  transportation.  Mr.  Sen- 
ior also  has  large  investments  in  realty  in  and  adjoining  the  city, 
bis  residence  alone  costing  810,000.  In  addition  he  is  essentially 
a  self-made  man  in  every  respect,  and  has  accumulated  this  vast 
property  by  his  own  individual  efforts  and  labors.  He  is  of 
that  class  of  men  who  "never  give  up,"  is  ambitions  and  enter- 
prising, and  has  the  utmost  faith  and  confidence  in  the  future 
prosperity  and  welfare  not  only  of  Salt  Lake  City,  but  of  the 
Territory  in  general.  Socially  he  is  a  most  pleasant  gentleman, 
highly  esteemed  and  regarded  in  the  private  spheres  of  life. 


HIRAM  E.  BOOTH. 

It  is  always  a  pleasure  to  chronicle  the  history  of  a  self" 
made  man.  There  is  no  more  glowing  tribute  that  can  be  paid 
to  a  popular  and  rising  man  than  that  he  has  risen  to  eminence 
by  his  own  exertions.  Hiram  E.  Booth  is  conspicuously 
one  of  this  class.  He  was  born  in  Postville,  Iowa,  thirty  years 
ago.  He  read  law  with  Hon.  Frank  Shinn,  of  Pottowattomie 
county,  and  was  admitted  to  the  practice  by  the  Supreme  court 
of  Iowa  in  1885.  The  gentleman  oame  to  Salt  Lake  in  1890, 
and  in  June  1891,  was  appointed  United  States  Commissioner. 
Before  coming  to  Utah,  Mr.  Booth  was  engaged  in  journalism 


Photo,  by  Shipler. 

HON.  HIRAM  E.  BOOTH,  U.  8.  Commissioner. 

in  Iowa,  being  editor  and  proprietor  of  the  Critic  at  Carson. 
He  was  also  the  founder  of  the  Pottowatiamie  School  Journal, 
a  publication  of  considerable  prominence  in  the  State.  In  the 
time  that  he  has  been  in  this  city,  he  has  made  the  record  of  a 
very  able  and  brilliant  lawyer  and  demonstrated  that  he  pos- 
sesses talents  of  a  superior  order  in  bis  profession.  He  is  very 
prominent  in  politics,  and  takes  a  lively  interest  in  all  matters 
relative  to  the  political  complexion  of  the  Territory.  He  is 
also  largely  indentified  with  the  best  interests  of  Utah,  and  is  a 
man  in  every  way  desirable  as  a  citizen  and  official.  He  has 
acquired  a  very  liberal  and  profitable  practice,  and  has  acheived 
a  position  in  the  western  world  which  comes  to  none  but  those 
posessing  superior  talents.  Hishigh  business  ability  coupled 
with  intense  energy  and  brilliant  attainments,  has  made  him, 
and  deservedly  so,  a  leader  in  thought,  action  and  in  the  con- 
duct of  public  affairs. 


138 


JNO.  W.  GREENMAN. 

The  name  of  this  gentleman  is  familiar  to  all  who  have  re- 
sided in  Salt  Lake  for  any  length  of  time.  For  several  years 
he  has  figured  as  a  prominent  official  and  successful  lawyer 
throughout  the  Territory.  John  W.  Greenman,  now  in  the 
prime  of  life,  was  born  fifty  years  ago  in  Washington,  Illinois. 
His  education  was  obtained  at  the  common  schools  and  he 
availed  himself  of  every  opportunity  to  increase  the  volume  of 
information  he  had  acquired.  He  holds  at  present  the  respon- 
sible position  of  United  States  Commissioner,  and  is  also  a 
Justice  of  the  Peace  for  Salt  Lake  county.  At  the  breaking 
out  of  the  civil  war,  he  enlisted  as  a  private  in  Company  F, 
Kighth  Wisconsin  Infantry,  and  emerged  at  the  end  of  the  con- 
flict with  the  rank  of  Captain.  He  saw  active  service  through- 
out the  long  and  bloody  strife,  and  received  a  severe  wound  at 
the  battle  of  Nashville,  Tennessee.  In  1867  he  was  elected  a 


MHIN  W.  HKKKNMAN.  I  .  8.  C,,n.mi*.i.,n.T. 

member  of  the  Legislature  of  Wisconsin;  subsequently  chair- 
man of  the  board  of  supervisors  of  his  county  for  four  years, 
and  county  treasurer  of  Vernon  county  for  two  years.  Throe 
positions'  he  filled  with  the  greatest  credit  to  himself  and  with 
honor  to  the  people  that  elected  him.  In  National  politics  Mr. 
Oreenman  ia  an  active  and  progressive  Republican,  doing  all 
that  he  can  to  uphold  and  carry  out  the  principles  of  his  party. 
In  local  attain  he  sides  with  the  Liberals  and  is  an  earnest  ad- 
vocate of  their  doctrine  and  purposes.  In  the  order  of  mystic 
societies  h«  is  an  honored  Mason,  Odd  Fellow  and  member  of 
the  P.  O.  8.  of  A.,  and  (irand  Army  of  the  Republic.  He  was 
united  in  marriage  in  1866  to  Miss  A.  J.  Stevenson,  of  Spring- 
ville,  Wisconsin,  a  sister  of  the  noted  legislator  of  that  State, 
with  whom  be  has  passed  many  years  of  happy  domestic  lift*. 
M  r  i  i  reraman  ia  a  gentleman  who  enjoys  the  esteem  and  regard 
of  a  large  following  of  personal  friends,  is  conscientious  and 
reliable  in  all  transactions,  and  a  man  that  can  I*  trusted  under 
any  and  all  circumstances. 


C.  E    ALLKN. 

No  one  of  the  city  or  county  officers  is  more  popular, 
among  the  members  of  his  own  party  and  of  tin-  opposition, 
than  is  Profeiwnr  C.  E.  Allen,  who  in  the  summer  of  1890  was 
eUcted  clerk  of  the  county  of  .Salt  Lake.  Th.nw  who  voted 
against  him,  did  soon  party  line*  for  it  was  an  established  fact 
that  the  friendly  feeling  for  the  man  was  as  sincere  and  in 
flnsntisl  as  was  the  universality  of  opinion  in  respect  to  his 
psnooal  worth.  1'rofrwr  Alien  was  born  in  (Heard.  F.rie 
county,  Pennsylvania.  He  was  fitted  for  college  at  Grand 
River  Institute,  AuitinlmrK.  Ohio,  and  graduated  at  the 
Western  lUwrv*  College,  llnilwui.  in  the  name  State.  t'p  to 
the  >par  !»•*'',  be  taught  m-hool,  since  that  date  however  b*  baa 


been  engaged  in  mining  adventures.  His  election  to  the  coun- 
ty clerkship  was  not  the  first  recognition  by  the  people  of  his 
ability  to  properly  represent  them  in  public  office;  he  served 
two  terms  in  the  Territorial  legislature  where  he  introduced 
and  secured  the  adoption  of  several  measures  which  have  re- 
sulted in  much  good  to  his  constituency.  Professor  Allen 
came  to  the  territory  ten  years  ago  and  has  been  connected 
with  several  prominent  undertakings  since  he  began  his  residence 
here.  As  a  public  speaker  be  is  popular  and  successful,  his  style 
oforatory  being  of  a  simple  but  persuasive  character  which 
holds  tln>  attention  of  his  audience.  To  his  efforts  in  this 
capacity  is  largely  due  the  success  of  his  party  at  the  recent 
election  which  placed  him  in  the  position  he  now  holds. 


JOSEPH  UPPMAN. 

Mr.  Joseph  Lippman  is  one  of  the  leading  and  progressive 
citizens  of  the  growing  West.  A  representative  man  in  the 
broadest  and  truest  sense,  devoted  to  the  upbuilding  of  Utah 
Territory,  a  citizen  enterprising  and  intelligent,  a  student,  a 
statistician,  and  a  courteous,  hospitable  gentleman,  is  the 
expression  regarding  him  universally  heard  in  Salt  Lake,  the 
city  of  his  residence.  He  has  been  identified  with  the  advance- 
ment and  prosperity  of  the  territorial  metropolis  a  number  of 
years,  and  the  instrumentality  through  which  the  advantages 
and  opportunities  available  in  the  Territory  have  been  pro- 


l-hi.l...  h>  HhiphT. 

ic  isiTII   I  .UM'M  \  Y  Ti-mtorinl  l.ilirnrinn  unit  HUtintiriin.. 

mitigated.  A  journalist  by  profession  he  was  for  a  contum.  ,1 
period  a  member  of  the  correspondent's  bureau  of  the  Salt 
Lake  Tnlnit«\  where  his  labors  were  prompted  by  motives  that 
inspire  modest  worth  to  noble  i-n.U.  An  accomplished,  even 
distinguished  representative  of  the  "Fourth  Estate,"  his  influ- 
ence was  pronounced,  and  his  counsels  were  accepted  and 
adopted.  1  Miring  recent  years  he  has  occupied  the  position  of 
Territorial  librarian  and  statistician,  and  in  the  discharge  of 
duties  incident  to  the  trust  he  has  still  further  commended 
himself  to  public  confidence.  In  I -'.'I.  the  tlrst  volume  of 
Matistice  of  the  Territory,  containing  data  in  rr  the  agnctil 
turn!  and  mineral  resource*  of  I 'tali,  the  volume  of  business 
transacted  in  the  departments  of  commerce,  trade,  manufact- 
ures  and  finance  was  issued,  and  met  with  a  reception  gratifying 
and  highly  deserved.  It  ia  an  unimpeachable  record  of  facts 
in  respect  to  matter*  therein  detailed  beyond  the  domain  of 
controversy. 

Politically,  Mr  I.ippmsn  is  an  unswerving  republican  upon 
all  National  i|iiestions,  and  alioftnl  upm  loMlMMMft  In  the 
mi-mi  .mil  IIIIHIIIIPH  circled  of  Salt  take  and  elsewhere  the 
esteem  in  which  he  is  held  i*  proverbial.  He  has  earned  sue- 
re**  in  bis  struggle  for  hoi.i.n  i,li.  precedence,  and  is  of  the 
character  of  men  who  ever  maintain  an  ascendancy  in  life'» 
nigged  content. 


139 


GEOBGE  M.  SCOTT,  Mayor. 

When  on  that  February  day  two  years  ago  the  announce- 
ment was  made  that  a  new  party  had  secured  the  ascendancy 
in  Utah  politics,  the  name  of  the  man  who  bore  the  standard  in 
the  front  ranks  was  telegraphed  throughout  the  country,  and 
thus  George  M.  Scott.who  was  already  well  known  to  his  towns- 
men as  a  man  of  sterling  honor  and  a  business  worker  of  un- 
qualified success,  became  universally  known.  He  is  a  native  of 
Chazy,  Clinton  county  New  York,  was  educated  in  the  Clinton 
county  schools  and  his  boyhood  days  were  by  no  means  un- 
attended by  those  little  circumstances  which,  by  opposition 
bring  out  the  best  qual- 
ities of  manhood.  Later 
his  education  was  finish- 
ed at  the  Troy  Academy 
in  Troy,  New  York. 
Early  in  life  he  came 
west  and  for  the  past 
twenty  years  has  been 
engaged  in  mercantile 
pursuits  in  Salt  Lake 
city.  Here  his  business 
has  by  careful  and  hon- 
orable dealings  grown 
to  be  one  of  the  heaviest 
in  the  Territory.  In 
February,  1890,  he  was 
elected  by  a  majority  of 
800  as  mayor  of  the  city 
of  Salt  Lake,  being  the 
first  mayor  ever  elect- 
ed by  the  so  -  called 
Gentile  vote.  Mayor 
Scott  has  during  the 
term  of  his  incumbency 
made  an  exceptionally 
good  officer  and  has 
instituted  civic  move- 
ments which  have  re- 
sulted in  great  good  to 
the  community  gener- 
ally. His  term  expires 
in  1892. 


ciates  in  the  highest  degree  the  standing  and  rank  that  he  has 
attained  to  among  the  legal  fraternity  and  the  people  of  Salt 
Lake  City.  He  is  an  ideal  lawyer  and  an  honor  to  his  profess- 
ion. Fraternally,  he  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Masonic 
order,  and  socially,  is  highly  esteemed  and  regarded  by  a  large 
following  of  personal  friends. 


W.  C.  HALL. 

The  practice  of  law 
is  a  profession  involv- 
ing the  utmost  care, 
integrity  and  attention, 
and  demanding  the  best 
talent  as  a  measure  of 
success.  It  is  a  well 
known  fact  that  the 
West  has  some  of  the 
ablest  members  of  the 
legal  fraternity  in  the 
United  States,  and  Salt 
Lake,  in  particular,  has 
her  full  quota.  Mr. 


Photo,  by  Shipler. 


GEOKGE  M.  SCOTT, 


W.  C.  Hall  is  in  every  way  worthy  of  mention  in  a  work 
of  this  character  as  a  lawyer  of  eminent  ability  and  high 
qualifications  for  the  profession  he  has  chosen.  Mr.  Hall 
is  a  native  of  Kentucky,  aged  45  years,  and  read  law  with 
lion.  John.  W.  Stevenson  of  Covington.  The  latter  was  for- 
merly a  member  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  also  U.  S. 
Senator  from  that  State,  and  afterward  became  its  Governor. 
He  was  considered  one  of  the  most  brilliant  lawyers  of  that 
grand  old  commonwealth,  and  Mr.  Hall,  under  his  special  care 
and  direction,  received  a  thorough  and  practical  education  on 
all  law  points.  He  began  the  practice  of  his  profession  in  Lex- 
ington, Mo.,  in  1868,  and  four  years  later  removed  to  this  city, 
where  he  has  ever  since  made  his  home.  He  has  occupied  sev- 
eral positions  of  trust  before  attaining  the  office  he  now  holds, 
among  which  were  a  member  of  the  Territorial  Senate,  and 
Secretary  of  Utah,  under  ex-President  Cleveland's  administra- 
tion. These  positions  of  trust  he  filled  with  great  ability,  and 
with  honor  to  the  Territory.  He  is  now  the  efficient  city  attor- 
ney of  Salt  Lake  and  has  discharged  the  duties  of  his  office 
with  satisfaction.  Politically,  Mr.  Hall  is  an  ardent  democrat 
and  thoroughly  posted  on  all  matters  pertaining  to  the  science 
of  politics.  He,  however,  devotes  most  of  his  time  to  his  pro- 
fession and  makes  a  specialty  of  mining  litigation,  and  appre- 


STEPHENS1&  SCHROEDEB. 

Salt  Lake  possesses  an  array  of  legal  talent  practicing  at 
the  bar  or  its  courts  and  in  the  courts  of  the  Territory,  of 
which  any  city  would  justly  be  proud.  Prominent  among  the 

leaders  of  the  legal  fra- 
ternity is  the  well 
known  firm  of  Steph- 
ens &  Schroeder— Frank 
B.  Stephens  and  Albert 
T.  Schroeder.  Mr. 
Stephens  is  a  native  of 
Maine,  and  is  about 
thirty-five  years  of  age. 
He  graduated  at  one 
of  the  leading  western 
colleges,  studied  the 
profession  with  his 
cousin,  Hon.  Leonard 
Swett,  of  Chicago,  and 
graduated  at  the  Union 
College  of  Law  in  the 
same  city,  and  was]  ad- 
mitted to  the  bar  in 
1883.  He  practiced  law 
in  Nebraska  for  six 
years,  coming  to  Utah 
in  1888.  Upon  the  resig- 
nation of  E.  B.  Critch- 
low,  assistant  United 
States  attorney  for  Utah 
Territory,  Mr.  Stephens 
was  appointed  to  that 
position,  which  he  yet 
holds,  with  honor  to 
himself  and  credit  to 
the  government.  He  is 
a  shrewd,  able  and  cons- 
cientious lawyer,  and 
one  that  is  destined  to 
rank  among  the  most 
talented  and  successful 
attorneys  in  the  West. 
In  politics  he  is  an 
ardent  republican  of  the 
uncompromising  type. 
He  is  athoroughgentle- 
manand  has  many 
friends. 

Mr.  Schroeder  is 
wenty-seven  years  old, 
and  hails  originally  from 
Wisconsin.  He  was 

,.,  v  „..  educated    at    the  Uni- 

Mayor.  Salt  Lake  City.  versity     Qf     WieconBin) 

at  Madison,  that  State,  both  as  a.  civil  engineer  and  in  the 
law  department,  graduating  from  the  latter  in  1888.  When 
he  first  came  to  Salt  Lake  he  practiced  law  for  about  one  year 
by  himself,  but  on  January  1,  1890,  formed  a  co-partnership 

with  Mr.  Stephens.  In  politics  Mr.  Schroeder  is  the  direct 
opposite  of  hie  partner,  being  a  pronounced  democrat  of  the 
old  Jeffersonial  school.  He  is  a  cultured  gentleman,  highly 
esteemed  by  all  who  have  the  honor  of  his  acquaintance,  and 
a  man  of  talent,  possessing,  in  a  marked  degree,  the  qualifica- 
tions necessary  to  success  in  the  profession.  While  attending 
the  university  at  Madison,  he  met  and  has  since  married  Miss 
Parkinson,  daughter  of  Prof.  Parkinson,  vice-president  of  the 
university  and  professor  of  political  economy,  a  lady  of  high 
culture  and  excellent  social  attainments. 

As  one  of  the  leading  law  firms  of  Utah,  they  have  handled 
a  large  number  of  important  cases,  and  their  practice  is 
increasing  rapidly.  They  were  attorneys  for  the  eleventh 
school  district  in  the  noted  school  'tax  cases;  are  also  attorneys 
for  the  B.  G.  Dun  mercantile  agency,  and  represent  some  of  the 
best  business  houses  in  the  city.  They  have  commodious  and 
elegant  offices  in  the  opera  house  block,  and  possess  one  of  the 
finest  libraries  in  the  West.  They  are  in  the  enjoyment  of  a 

large  and  lucrative  practice. 


140 


JOHN  M.  YOUNG. 

John  M.  Young,  City  Marshall  of  Salt  Lake  City,  is  a  native 
of  this  territory  and  city,  where  he  was  born  in  1856.  He  is  a 
BOD  of  the  eldest  brother  of  Brigham  Young,  the  late  President 
of  the  Church  of  Jesus  Christ  of  the  Litter  Day  Saints,  of 
which  institution  his  parents  were  firm  believers  and  members. 
His  boyhood  life  was  devoted  to  obtaining  an  education  in  all 
respects  substantial  and  practical.  While  yet  a  boy  he  entered 
the  composing  room  of  the  Deseret  Newt  as  an  apprentice, 
where  be  remained  some  time,  and  then  accepted  a  position  in 
the  Z.  C.  M.  J.  At  the  expiration  of  two  years  he  resigned  to 
do  service  as  a  missionary  in  Australia,  whither  he  was  sent  by 


Photo,  by  8.  A  J. 

JOHN  M.  YOUNG,  City  Manball. 

his  uncle  Brigbam  Young  and  where  he  remained  twenty 
months.  Upon  hi*  return  to  Salt  Lake  he  entered  the  Univer- 
sity of  Deseret,  where  he  remained  for  six  months,  at  the  ex- 
piration of  which  time  he  received  the  normal  appointment 
and  in  this  manner  succeeded  in  graduating.  He  taught  schoo, 
one  year,  when  he  was  appointed  to  the  position  of  book-keeper 
in  •  large  wholesale  house  in  Salt  Lake  City,  but  soon  after 
succeeded  to  the  management  of  the  Salt  Lake  Democrat,  and 
later  still  was  nominated  to  the  upper  house  of  the  legislature 
by  the  liberal  party.  He  dissolved  his  connection  with  the 
Democrat  and  entering  vigorously  into  the  campaign,  was  suc- 
OMgfnL  Immediately  after  his  election,  he  removed  to  Park 
City,  where  he  was  employed  in  the  Daly  mine.  After  resid- 
ing in  I'ark  City  some  time  be  was  nominated  city  marshal  1  by 
the  liberal  party  and  was  again  successful,  being  elected  by  a 
large  majority.  He  in  prominently  identified  with  the  Odd 
Fellows,  Knights  of  Pythias  and  other  beneficiary  organiza- 
tions and  is  a  member  of  the  Liberal  party.  He  has  done 
much  for  the  success  of  that  organization,  having  also  in  turn 
bean  honored  with  many  positions  of  trust  and  responsibility 
at  the  hands  of  bis  friend*. 

I  (in  term  of  office  as  city  marshal  has  been  very  successful 
and  he  is  daily  receiving  the  approval  and  congratulations  of 
the  beet  citizens  of  Halt  Lake  City. 

CH  AS  P.  BROOKS. 

The  subject  of  this  sketch,  Mr.  Chas.  P.  Brooks,  was  elected 
surveyor  of  Salt  Lake  county  in  August,  1890.  He  is  a  native 
of  tl-e  State  of  New  York,  forty  yean  of  age  and  a  graduate  of 
Yale  college.  He  oommenotd  the  practice  of  his  profession 
twenty  vears  ago  in  New  Haven.  Conn.,  where  he  WAS  employed 
in  the  City  Engineer's  offloe.  At  the  expiration  of  two  years 
he  accepted  a  position  on  the  Texas  &  Pacific  railroad,  where 
he  continued  until  1874.  when  be  removed  to  Halt  Lake  City. 
Since  taking  up  his  residence  here  be  has  been  constantly 
occupied.  His  professional  achievement*  nave  been  notable, 
including,  among  others,  the  system  of  sewage  now  in  opera- 


tion, the  work  on'which  was  carried  forward  under  his  personal 
supervision.  In  addition  to  filling  the  office  of  county  sur- 
veyor, he  is  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Brown  &  Brooks,  builders 
of  the  Crescent  tramway  at  Park  City,  Utah,  a  narrow-gauge 
railroad  which,  at  the  time  of  its  construction,  was  character- 
ized by  the  steepest  grades  and  sharpest  curves  of  any  road  in 
the  world.  The  firm  is  also  emloyed  in  the  construction  of 
other  railways,  besides  considerable  canal  and  drainage  work. 
The  firm  makes  a  specialty  of  engineering,  in  which  the  mem- 
bers have  had  a  wide  experience,  and  have  for  seven  years  filled 
the  position  of  U.  S.  Mineral  Surveyor. 

Politically  Mr.  Brooks  is  a  republican  in  National  affairs 
while  looal|y,  he  adheres  to  the  liberal  party.  II.  IK 
interested  in  both  real  estate  and  mine  investments  in 
the  Territory,  thus  manifesting  his  faith  in  the  great 
future  of  Utah,  and  is  identified  with  many  enter- 
prises promotire  of  the  growth  of  the  city.  He  is 
esteemed  as  a  gentleman  of  superior  skill  in  the  line  of  his  pro- 
fession and  of  potent  influence  in  his  capacity  of  citizen. 

A.  J.  BURT. 

Among  the  many  Territorial  officials  who  have  become  emi- 
nent and  popular,  A.  J.  Burt.  the  present  sheriff  of  Salt  l.nke 
county,  is  distinguished.  Mr.  Burt  is  of  Scotch-English  descent, 
his  father  having  been  a  native  of  Fifeshire,  Scotland,  and  his 
mother  a  native  of  England.  He  was  born  in  Salt  Lake  City 
32  years  ago,  and  the  beautiful  valleys,  rivers,  lakes  <ind  moun- 
tains of  the  Territory  are  today  remembered  as  the  play 


I'hoto. 


\M>KI  VV  .1.  IICHT.  Sli.-riff  of  thdt  lake  Cooiitj. 


grounds  of  his  boyhood.  He  was  educated  at  the  public 
schools  of  Salt  Lake  City,  and  when  fifteen  years  of  age  he 
)>egan  work  in  the  carpenter  department  of  the  Union  Pacific 
Railroad  Company,  so  continuing  (<>r  eight  and  a  half  years. 
He  was  next  employed  as  fireman  on  a  locomotive  engine,  at 
which  employment  he  remainc,  I  fur  t  liree  and  a  half  years.  I  hiring 
Id  ut  peril  «l  lie  completely  miixtere.!  the  profession  of  mi  In  >ml  en- 
gineering, but  resigned  his  position  to  accept  an  appointment 
M  a  patrolman  on  the  police  force  of  Halt  Lake  City,  under 
City  Marshall  Phillips.  In  August,  1880.  he  was  elected  sheriff 
of  Salt  Lake  County,  was  re-elected  in  188H  and  again  in  1890, 
•  position  he  still  holds.  For  the  past  eight  years  be  baa  been 
an  active  and  influential  memlier  of  the  Brotherhood  of  Loco- 
motive Firemen,  in  which  fraternity  he  him  been  frequently  of- 
cially  honored.  In  1888  he  was  married  to  Mins  Helen  M.  Mor- 
gan. r.f  i  In*  city,  the  issue  of  such  marriage  being  a  son. 

Mr.  Hurt  is  an  ideal  officer  and  amostsuaosesful  sheriff.  His 
father  was  a  pioneer  of  thin  city,  coming  here  in  l-sV2,  where  be 
highly  respected  and  popular  an  a  citizen,  anil  for  i">  veers 


was 


, 

filled  the  several  offices  of  chief  of  (xilioe  and  city  marshal).  In 
August,  1888,  he  was  shot  and  fatally  wounded,  while  in  the 


discharge  of  his  duty,  by  a  negro  he  was  attempting  to  arrest. 
The  negro,  however,  was  captured  and  met  with  speedy 
justice. 

Sheriff  Hurt  is  an  enthusiast  on  all  matters  pertaining  to 
the  advancement  of  Utah  and  her  resources.  He  is  a  director 
of  the  Utah  Stone  and  Hardware  Co.,  a  stockholder  in  the 
Utah  Commercial  Savings  Bank,  and  interested  in  real  estate 
and  mining  property. 

E.   B.  CLUTE. 

It  is  very  doubtful  if  there  is  any  city  in  America  whose 
official  representatives,  as  a  class  are  constituted  of  so  many 
self-made  men  as  those  of  Salt  Lake  City. 

Mr.  E.  R.  Clute,  city  assessor  and  collector,  is  a  native  of 
Wisconsin  and  41  years  of  age.  At  nine  years  he  was  left  an 


t 


Photo,  by  Shipler. 

E.  B.  CLUTE,  City  Assessor  and  Collector. 

orphan  and  removed  with  relatives  to  the  State  of  California, 
where  he  attended  the  public  schools,  completing  his  education 
at  Heald's  business  college  in  San  Francisco.  At  the  age  of 
fifteen  years  he  was  employed  in  a  mercantile  business  in  Cali- 
fornia, where  he  remained  for  two  years,  and  then  removed  to 
Nevada,  where  he  was  interested  in  the  mine  milling  business, 
but  afterward  entered  a  mercantile  establishment.  In  1882,  he 
arrived  in  Salt  Lake  City  and  established  himself  in  the  trans- 
fer business.  This  he  carried  on  successfully  for  some  time, 
after  which  he  disposed  of  the  enterprise  and  began  contracting 
with  the  quartermasters  department  of  U.  S.  army,  in  which 
he  has  been  successful. 

Politically,  Mr.  Clute  is  a  republican  on  National  questions, 
while  locally  he  affiliates  with  the  liberal  party,  and  his  party 
in  recognition  of  his  services  has  several  times  chosen  him  to 
fill  positions  of  public  trust.  While  residing  in  Nevada  he  was 
for  several  years  a  member  of  the  State  republican  central  com- 
mittee. In  1889,  he  was  appointed  by  the  Utah  Commission 
deputy  register  for  the  second  precint  of  Salt  Lake  City,  and  in 
1890  he  was  elected  city  assessor  and  collector  by  a  very  large 
majority.  He  is  the  first  liberal  official  who  was  ever  elected 
to  fill  this  important  position,  and  since  entering  upon  this 
official  duty,  he  has  made  some  very  beneficial  changes  for  the 
advancement  of  public  interest,  though,  owing  to  the  unjust 
discrimination  which  had  formerly  been  practiced  in  this  office, 
he  encountered  a  very  difficult  undertaking.  He  materially  in- 
creased the  valuation  of  some  real  estate  assessments,  and  by 
other  reforms  tending  to  equalize  such  assessments  he  relieved 
the  owners  of  personal  property  who  formerly  paid  an  uniust 
proportion.  For  his  equitable  action  in  this  matter  he  received 
the  approval  of  a  large  majority  of  the  best  citizens  of  Salt 
Lake. 

Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  Masons,  Odd  Fellows,  Knights 
of  Pythias,  Patriotic  Sons  of  America,  Chosen  Friends  and 
Forresters,  in  all  of  which  he  is  of  high  standing.  Mr.  Clute  is 


married  and  his  family  are  valuable  acquisitions  to  the  social 
world  of  Zion.  He  is  interested  in  real  estate  to  a  large  extent 
in  the  city,  and  is  regarded  as  a  progressive  and  enterprising 
business  man.  He  considers  the  prospects  very  bright  and  has 
evidenced  his  convictions  by  his  investments. 

It  is  of  such  citizens  as  this  to  whom  the  people  point  with 
pride,  as  those  who  have  done  so  much  to  advance  the  intereste 
of  the  city,  and  place  her  wonderful  resources  before  the  peopls 
of  the  world. 

J.  B.  WALDEN. 

The  population  of  the  Territory  of  Utah  has  shown  a  won- 
derful  increase  during  the  past  few  years  and  among  those 
who  have  located  Salt  Lake  City  are  to  be  found  many  of 
superior  ability,  character  and  integrity.  This  statement  is 


Photo,  by  Shipler. 

J.  B.  WALDEN,  City  Treasurer. 

fully  confirmed  in  the  career  of  Mr.  J.  B.  Walden,  the  present 
incumbent  of  the  city  treasurer's  office.  Mr.  Walden  is  n 
native  of  Kentucky,  having  been  born  at  New  Liberty,  in  that 
state  twenty-eight  years  ago.  During  his  youth  he  removed 
with  his  parents  to  Cynthiana  at  which  place  he  attended  the 
public  schools,  graduating  from  the  high  school  in  the  class  of 
1877.  After  leaving  school  he  was  employed  as  a  travelling 
salesman  for  a  St.  Louis  house.  He  came  to  Salt  Lake  City  in 
1881,  and  established  himself  in  the  wooden  and  willow- ware 
business  as  a  member  of  the  firm  of  Pavey,  Walden  <fc  Co., 
the  largest  jobbing  house  in  their  line  in  this  section.  In 
1890  he  wus  the  candidate  of  the  liberal  party  for  city  treasurer 
and  made  a  successful  campaign.  He  at  once  retired  from  the 
active  mercantile  life  in  order  to  give  his  entire  attention  to 
the  duties  of  his  office,  retaining,  however,  an  interest  in  some 
very  important  mercantile  institutions,  and  at  present  is  the 
vice-president  of  the  Salt  Lake  Hardware  Company. 

Mr.  Walden  is  a  descendant  of  a  noted  family,  being  a 
direct  relative  of  the  noted  statesman,  Patrick  Henry.  In  1884 
he  was  united  in  marriage,  in  this  city,  with  Miss  Augusta 
Baker,  a  lady  of  fine  family  and  many  accomplishments,  and  as 
a  result  of  this  union  he  is  now  the  father  of  three  handsome 
children. 

In  politics  he  is  a  democrat  of _  the  staunch  old  Kentucky 
kind  and  stands  today  upon  the  ground  that  the  time  is  at 
hand  for  a  strict  party  division  in  Utah. 

Mr.  Walden  is  interested  in  real  estate  and  mining  proper- 
ties in  this  Territory  and  in  this  manner  has  manifested  his  con- 
viction that  Utah  is  one  of  the  best,  and  soon  to  become  one  of 
the  largest  States  in  the  Union. 


142 


RICHARDS  &  MOYLE. 

The  HOD.  Franklin  S.  Richards,  a  leading  and  representa- 
tive eitizen  of  Salt  Lake  City,  and  a  distinguished  member  of 
the  bar,  ie  a  native  of  Utah,  having  been  born  at  the  city  of 
/ion,  forty-two  years  ago.  He  was  admitted  to  practice  in 
1874,  and  began  his  professional  career  at  Ogden,  where  he  re- 
sided until  1884,  daring  which  period  he  served  a  large  and 
influential  constituency  in  the  several  capacities  of  county 
clerk  and  recorder,  also  as  prosecuting  attorney.  Politically, 
Mr.  Kichards  was  an  honored  representative  of  the  people's 
imrty,  serving  as  chairman  of  the  Territorial  central  committee 
and  occupying  posi- 
tions of  honor  and 
trust  within  the  party's 
gift  until  the  disband- 
ing of  that  organiza- 
tion. when  he  allied 
himself  to  the  demo- 
cratic party,  in  which 
he  has  become  an  emi- 
nent leader  and  direc- 
tor. He  has  twice 
been  elected  to  the 
legislative  council  of 
the  Territory,  at  one 
session  of  which  he  was 
the  presiding  officer; 
was  delegate  to  Con- 
gress in  1882  and  chair- 
man of  the  delegation 
from  Salt  Lake  City 
to  the  constitutional 
convention  of  1887. 

In  1884  he  removed 
to  Salt  Lake,  where  be 
has  since  been  actively 
engaged  in  the  prac- 
tice of  law  before  both 
theTerritorial  and  Fed- 
eral courts,  appearing 
in  cases  of  National 
importance,  from  their 
inception  to  their  final 
determination  before 
the  Supreme  court  of 
the  United  States,  and 
in  the  management  of 
which  he  displayed 
abilities  of  a  character 
so  superior,  and  fidelity 
to  the  interests  of  bis 
clients  so  entirely  be- 
yond criticism,  as  to  at- 
tract universal  atten- 
tion and  applanse. 
Among  the  more  im- 
portant (pies  lions 
raised  by  .Mr.  Kichards 
and-  adjudicated  by 
the  court  of  last  resort 


in    his  favor   was  one 

relating  to  the  disfranchiH«ment  of  all  persons  who  had  ever 
practiced  polygamy.  The  court  held  that  snob  action  could 
only  be  had  where  defendants  were  in  the  actual  prart 
same.  Another  question  involving  the  powers  of  the  Utah 
Commission.  "  to  disfranchise  people  without  trial,"  raised  in 
the  case  of  Murphy  vs.  Ramsay,  and  io  the  can*  of  Angus  Can- 
non vs.  the  United  States  f>n  the  question  of  what  constituted 
unlawful  cohabitation,  were  also  disposed  of.  In  the  Utter 
oaae  Mr.  Richards  appeared  for  plaintiff  and  prevailed,  the 
court  holding  that  it  consisted  of  living  with  more  tlinn  one 
woman  as  a  wife,  and  not  act  iml  cohabitation  wit  hot  her  women. 
•  notable  cases  in  which  be  was  attorney  were  Salt  Lake 
•i.  O.  J.  HollisUr,  collector,  in  a  suit  to  recover  revenue 
tax  from  government  on  the  part  of  the  city,  also  Hint  of  !.•>• 
rwioo  Snow,  convicted  and  sentenced  on  three  counts  for  unlaw- 
ful oohabit  HI  ion.  He  was  released  under  habeas  corpus  pro- 
ceedings on  the  ground  that  one  conviction  only  for  the  same 
offense  could  he  established.  The  case  had  IM-I.  previously 
argil  .1  in  the  Supremo  court  and  dismixard  for  want  of  juris 
diction;  in  the  cano  of  Nielseo,  convicted  of  unlawful  cohahi- 
(jii  ion  and  adultery,  a  reUase  was  effected  on  the  ground  that 
one  offense  only  was  committed;  in  the  matter  of  Samuel 
vs.  H.  U.  Beason,  in  regard  to  the  validity  of  a"  teat  oath"  pro- 


hibiting  members  of  the  Mormon  church  from  voting  in  Idaho, 
the  court  held  the  same  valid.  As  the  attorney  of  the  Church 
of  Jesus  Christ  of  Latter  Day  Saints  vs.  United  States,  as  to 
the  power  of  Congress  to  divorce  a  corporation  and  confiscate 
its  property,  Mr.  Kirhards  has  been  indefatigable,  having  been 
detained  in  Washington  during  the  greater  part  of  the  past  ten 
years  on  behalf  of  the  people  of  the  church.  The  property  in- 
volved amounts  to  more  than  two  millions  of  dollars  in  value, 
and  is  now  in  the  hands  of  a  receiver  appointed  by  the  govern- 
ment, but  Mr.  Richards  is  confident  that  he  will  win  the  case,  in 
which  opinion  he  is  sustained  by  the  leading  lawyers  of  the  city. 
He  has  also  appeared  many  times  before  the  committees  of 

Congress  and  submit- 
ted arguments  and 
statements  as  to  the 
condition  of  ("tali,  both 
in  regard  to  its  re- 
sources and  its  local 
and  religions  condi- 
tions. For  twelve 
years  he  has  been  the 
chief  attorney  and  lead- 
ing counsel  of  the  Mor- 
mon church,  has  asso- 
ciated with  men  of  na- 
tional repute  in  the 
trial  of  many  cases,  is 
one  of  the  bent  known 
practitioners  before  the 
I'nited  States  Supreme 
court,  has  an  extensive 
acquaintance  with  the 
most  prominent  of  law- 
yers and  statesmen, 
and  is  regarded  as  one 
of  the  brightest  men  in 
the  legal  fraternity  of 
Utah  or  the  country. 
Socially,  be  is  a  pleas- 
ant and  affable  gentle- 
man, happily  married. 
fond  of  his  family,  inul 
a  delightful  compan- 
ion. 

J.  II.  Movie,  the  jun- 
ior partner,  is  a  bril- 
liant young  man.  U>rn 
at  Salt  Lake  City  in 
1858,  and  consequently 
in  bis  thirty  :third  year. 
He  graduated  in  the 
law  department  of  the 
Michigan  I'nivemty 
with  the  class  of  ]->:,. 
was  admitted  to  the  bar 
of  that  State  on  the 
nineteenth  of  the  fol- 
lowing June,  and  to 
the  I 'tab  Imr  Septem 
IMT  fourth  of  the  same 
year.  Prior  to  his  em- 
bracing the  profession, 

however,  he  availed  himself  of  a  special  course  of  science 
with  results  that  have  proved  advantageous.  In  1886 
he  was  elected  county  attorney,  holding  the  position  un- 
til 18SKI,  and  in  1*88  became  a  meml>er  of  the  Terri- 
torial legislature,  for  two  years  waa  one  of  the  board  of  trustees 
of  the  Territorial  reform  BflbooL  baa  been  a  director  of  the  Dee- 
eret  Agrinilturiil  and  Manufacturing  Society  for  several  years, 
also  a  director  of  the  I'tah  Loan  and  Trust  Company  at  Og. 
den  since  its  organization,  and  with  Inn  associate  has  been 
attorney  for  '/..  ('.  M.  I.  of  HUH  city,  the  Church  of  Jesus  Christ 
of  Latter  PavSuints,  and  other  prominent  institutions.  Mr. 
Moyle  is  a  democrat  who  has  always  taken  an  active  part  in 
politic*  ami  attended  the  Chicago  St. l*uns  convention*  at 
which  drover  i  'leveland  waa  nominated  as  an  enthusiastic  mem- 
berofhis  party  to  witness  the  proceedings.  He  is  one  of  the  pres- 
ent central  coimmttwof  the  democracy  of  Salt  Lake  county, 
and  deeply  interested  in  all  that  pertains  to  Jeffei»onian  d,,c- 
trinen.  lii  personal  appearance  Mr.  Moyle  is  tall,  dignified. 
with  a  graceful  bearing,  and  perfectly  self-possessed  at  all 
limes.  He  is  a  married  man,  devoted  to  his  family,  an  agreea- 
bl«  gentleman  and  a  lawyer  with  a  brilliant  career  l>efore  him. 
The  firm  occupy  commodious  and  elegantly  appointed  offices 

111  the  (  ^institution  huildilli;. 


K.  s.  mm 


143 


JAMES  ALLEN  WILLIAMS. 

The  subject  of  this  sketch  was  born  in  Cannonsburg,  Boyd 
county,  Kentucky,  Nov.  30th,  1859.  His  father  was  of  Irish- 
Welsh  descent  and  came  to  America  in  the  early  colonial  days. 
He  was  one  of  the  solid,  substantial  citizens  of  Greenup 
county,  Kentucky,  and  the  first  sheriff  of  Boyd  county  after 
its  organization.  He  died  in  1863,  after  having  figured  for  a 
number  of  years  in  the  politics  of  that  State,  leaving  a  consider- 
able fortune  which  was  squandered  through  mismanagement 
by  the  administrators  of  the  estate.  The  early  education  of 
James  A.  Williams  was  limited  to  a  large  extent,  on  account  of 
his  being  obliged  to 
work  in  order  to  obtain 
the  means  to  enable 
him  to  attend  school. 
At  sixteen  years  of  age, 
however,  he  prepared 
himself  for  the  position 
of  teacher  in  the  public 
schools,  where  he  serv- 
ed five  terms  with  suc- 
cess and  credit  to  him- 
self. In  this  capacity 
and  by  performing  odd 
jobs  in  his  leisure,  he 
secured  sufficient  means 
in  January,  1881,to  enter 
the  preparatory  depart- 
ment of  Center  college 
of  Kentucky.  In  Sep- 
tember of  the  same 
year,  he  matriculated  in 
the  collegiate  depart- 
ment of  the  same  in- 
stitution and  graduated 
in  Jane,  1885,  with  the 
degree  of  A.  B.  As  a 
student  he  manifested 
great  zeal  and  energy  in 
whatever  he  undertook 
and  carried  off  many  of 
the  prizes  that  were 
offered.  While  at  both 
Center  college  and'  the 
University  of  Virginia, 
he  was  an  enthusiastic 
member  of  the  Kappa 
Alpha,  a  college  frater- 
nity, for  four  years  hold- 
ing the  office  of  Grand 
Purser  of  the  order, 
during  which  period  he 
was  instrumental  in 
spreading  the  order 
throughout  the  South. 
He  continues  to  be  an 
active  member  of  that 
organization.  On  leav- 
ing college  he  was 
elected  principal  of  the 


is  a  pleasant  gentlemen  in  social  converse,  affable  and  polite  to 
all,  and  one  of  the  brainiest  young  men  in  the  Territory. 


Photo,  by 


J.  H.  MOYLE,  Attorney. 


Catlettsburg,  Kentucky,  graded  schools,  a  position  he  held  for 
one  year,  when  he  resigned  to  begin  the  study  of  law  at  the 
University  of  Virginia,  whence  he  graduated  with  high  honors 
in  1888. 

He  began  the  practice  of  law  in  Catlettsburg  during  the 
same  year,  and  in  January,  1889,  removed  to  Denver,  Colorado, 
where  he  remained  one  year,  then  locating  at  Salt  Lake.  Since 
his  advent  into  this  city  he  has  been  retained  in  some  of  the 
most  important  cases  in  the  courts,  being  also  attorney  for 
some  of  the  largest  jobbing  houses  in  Salt  Lake,  and  has  a 
practice  that  will  bring  him  in  an  annual  income  of  85,000. 
For  a  practice  of  less  than  two  years  this  speaks  well,  and  as 
an  indication  that  Mr.  Williams  will,  in  the  near  future,  have 
an  enviable  reputation  in  the  ranks  of  the  prominent  practi- 
tioners of  the  country. 

Mr.  Williams  is  a  single  man,  a  democrat  in  politics,  and 
takes  an  active  interest  in  all  that  pertains  to  his  party.  He  is 
the  vice-president  of  the  Wilson  Democratic  Club  and  promi- 
nent in  all  its  councils.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Masonic 
fraternity,  a  member  of  Fidelity  Lodge  No.  17  of  I.  O.  O.  F., 
and  of  the  P.  O.  8.  of  A.  of  Washington  Camp  No.  6  of  Salt 
Lake  City.  He  occupies  suite  514  and  515  in  the  Progress 
building,  and  those  desiring  the  services  of  a  reliable,  safe  and 
competent  counselor  can  do  110  better  than  to  consult  him.  He 


COAD  &  GOAD. 

While  the  older  members  of  the  bench  and  bar  of  Utah  are 
being  reviewed  in  this  work,  those  that  have  recently  located 
here,  and  who  have  left  a  practice  of  equally  large  proportion 
and  fully  as  lucrative  as  that  possessed  by  some  who  have  been 
here  for  years,  must  not  be  overlooked.  Among  those  who  have 
latterly  located  in  Salt  Lake  City,  there  are  none  who  stand 

higher    and    are    more 
favorably   known   than 
the  firm  of  Coad  &  Coad, 
composed  of  Messrs.  J. 
C.  and  E.  F.  Coad,  hav- 
ing offices  in  the  Was- 
atch  building.     Mr.  J. 
C.  Coad  is  a  native  of 
Pennsylvania  and  forty- 
six    years  of  age.     He 
first  read  law  at  Mount 
Pleasant,  Iowa,  was  ad- 
mitted  to  the    bar    in 
1870,     and     began     to 
practice  at  Monlten,  in 
the  same  State,  remain- 
ing there  about  seven- 
teen years,  when  he  re- 
mo  v  e  d     to    Colorado, 
where  he  remained  un- 
til   about    six    months 
ago,  when  he  came  hither 
and  became  the  senior 
member  in  a  partnership 
formed  with  his  brother 
who  had  preceded  him 
about  two  and  a    half 
years.     During  his  life 
he    has     held    several 
prominent  positions  of 
trust    and    responsibil- 
i*y,  one  of  the  latter  be- 
ing the  office  of  assist- 
ant district  prosecuting 
attorney  for  Colorado, 
which  he  resigned  upon 
coming    to    this     city. 
During  the  late  civil  war 
he  enlisted  in  Iowa  and 
served  his  country  with 
honor  and  distiction  for 
three  years  and    three 
months.   Fraternally  he 
is    a    Mason    of    high 
standing,  also   a  mem- 
ber of  the  G.  A.  E.,  and 
in    National  politics  is 
an    ardent    republican. 
He  is  interested  in  Salt 
Lake  realty   and   mines,  and  after  some  months  of  active 
and  personal  examination  of  the  mining  interests  declares  that 
the  resources  of  this  Territory  are  far  in  excess  of  those  of  the 
Dakotas  and  Colorado,  which  he  also  thorougly  investigated. 
The  junior  member  of  the  firm,  Mr.  Ed.  F.  Coad,  is  a  native 
of  Iowa  and  35  years  of  age.    He  first  read  law  in  the  office  of 
his  brother,  J.  C.  Coad,  at  Moulten,  Iowa,  was  admitted  in  Jan- 
uary, 1881,  and  began  at  once  to  practice  in  Seymour,  Iowa;  he 
remained  there  some  time,  when  he  removed  to  Lincoln  county, 
Kas.,  where  he  located  and  soon  secured  a  large  patronage,  but 
like  many  others,  believing  the  far  west  offered  better  oppor- 
tunities to  rise,  he  set  his  face  in  this  direction,  and  after  a  brief 
sojourn  in  Colorado,  arrived  in  Zion  about  two  and  a  half  years 
ago.  During  his  residence  in  Lincoln  county,  Kas.,  he  was  prose- 
cuting attorney  for  that  city  and  county,  a  position  he  filled 
with  honor  to  himself  and  credit  to  the  people  who  elected  him. 
Mr.  Coad  is  married  and  his  wife  and  three  children  now 
call  Salt  Lake  City  home.     Fraternally  he  is  a  member  of  the 
Knights    of  Pythias.      In  National   politics  he  is  an  ardent 
republican;  locally  he  adheres  to  the  liberals. 

The  firm  is  exceptionally  strong  and  are  deserving  of 
their  high  class  of  patronage.  They  are  both  identified  with 
the  interests  of  the  city  and  Territory,  and  are  very  confident 
of  great  prospects  and  growth  in  the  future. 


144 


HON.  A.   G.   NORRELL. 

There  are  no  more  interesting  and  instructive  studies  than 
the  life  histories  of  men  who  have  made  their  mark  in  life,  and 
have  attained  a  position  of  trust  and  honor.  This  is  more  especi- 
ally the  case  in  the  Western  country  where  success  is  gener- 
ally achieved  only  after  a  hard  struggle  ngainst  opposing  cir- 
cumstances. An  example  of  this  is  to  be  found  in  the  life  of 
the  Hon.  A.  Q.  Norrell.  This  well-known  and  popular  gentle- 
man was  born  in  185'J,  at  Jackson,  Mississippi,  and  graduated 
from  the  Cumberland  University  at  Lebanon,  Tennessee,  in 
1876.  In  1880  be  began  the  practice  of  law  at  Yazoo  City. 
Mississippi.  In  1881,  he  was  elected  to  the  legislature  from 


Photo,  bjr  Shipl'T. 

llnY  \.  i..  NOKKKM,,  V.  S.  Cominu»icm.T. 

Yazoo  county,  Mississippi,  and  re-elected  in  1883  and  1885  by 
the  largest  majorities  on  the  democratic  ticket.  This  fact 
alone,  is  an  evidence  of  the  high  esteem  in  which  he  was  held, 
as  he  bad  only  been  a  resident  of  the  county  a  short  time  be- 
fore he  was  elected  to  represent  its  people  in  the  halls  of  the 
legislature.  After  serving  his  constituents  honorably  and 
•  •r-.i.t;tlily.  he  decided  that  the  West  offered  more  fruitful  fields 
for  his  ambition,  and  In  January,  \M<,  De  landed  in  Salt  Lake 
and  began  the  practice  of  his  profession.  In  June,  of  the  same 
year,  be  was  appointed  United  States  Commissioner  and  has 
ever  since  been  prominently  identified  with  the  city  and  her 
interests.  He  is  well-known  in  politics  as  an  uncompromising 
democrat  and  regarded  as  one  of  the  ablest  speakers  in  the 
Territory.  He  is  a  gentleman  of  the  true  Southern  type,  and  a 
brilliant  man  in  the  profession  which  he  has  chosen. 


ZANE  &  PUTNAM. 

There  are  a  number  of  members  of  the  legal  fraternity  in 
Bait  Unkn  City  specially  deservim;  ..r  notir..  in  a  work  of  tlim 
character  on  account  <>f  their  ability  HIM!  gentlemanly  <|tialiflca- 
tions  in  the  profusion  which  they  have  chosen.  There  are,  |*r- 
haps,  more  yonng  lawyers  possessing  onginHltalent  for  tlie  prac- 
tx-Hiif  their  pursuit  in  Stilt  I^ikeCity  than  in  any  other  city  »f  tin 
siz«  in  the  country,  and  prominent  among  the**  are  Messrs. 
Zane  A  Putnam,  with  offices  in  the  ProgrtM  building.  John 
M.  /line  is  a  native  <>f  Springfield,  III.,  and  twenty-eight  years 
of  age.  He  received  a  common  school  f  ducat  ion  in  his  unlive 
town,  *nd  afterwards  graduated  from  t)><>  I  un.TMty  <>f  Michi- 
gan in  18H4.  He  removed  to  Salt  Ixtke  in  the  name  year,  where 
he  began  reading  law  willi  hm  father,  Hon.  <  S.  /.ime,  and  was 
:i.|n..itf.l  in  [.riii-i  .  <•  in  ;»-.'  He  has  been  engaged  in  several 
ini[Mirtant  CMSTII  in  tin-  city,  prominent  among  which  was  Coke 
ke,  on  a  question  of  illegitimate  Mormon  children  N-iug 
entitled  to  inherit  property.  The  question  was  decided  by  the 


United  States  Supreme  court  in  the  affirmative,  and  the  manner 
in  which  Mr.  Zane  handled  the  case,  added  considerably  to  liis 
prominence  and  standing  in  the  profession.  The  gentle- 
man was  clerk  of  the  District  court  from  1884  to  1SST.  u 
which  responsible  position  he  acquitted  himself  with  great 
ability  and  credit.  He  has  also  occupied  the  position  of  court 
inspector  for  the  Supreme  court  of  Utah  since  1889  up  to  the 
present  time,  ami  has' been  assistant  United  States  district  at- 
torney since  1889.  For  so  young  a  man,  he  has  held  a  number 
of  important  positions,  all  of  which  he  has  filled  with  credit  to 
himself  and  satisfaction  to  all.  In  politics,  Mr.  Xane  is  a  re- 
publican, nationally  and  locally.  He  in  a  young  man  of  unusual 
promise  and  destined  to  rank  among  the  legal  celebrities  of  the 
West  at  no  distant  day. 

Mr.  Graham  F.  Putnam  was  born  in  the  State  of  New  York 
and  graduated  in  the  classical  course  of  Columbia  college,  that 
State,  in  1888.  He  began  the  practice  of  law  in  1890,  and  has 
been  very  successful  ever  since.  In  national  politics  he  is  a 
democrat  and  locally  a  liberal.  He  is  a  young  man  of  bright 
intellect,  and  has  studied  diligently  to  perfect  himself  in  all  the 
important  points  both  of  the  common  and  statute  law.  The 
firm  is  a  strong  one,  has  a  first-class  library  and  is  in  the  enjoy- 
ment of  a  lucrative  and  growing  practice.  They  are  entitled 
to  the  confidence  of  the  public,  and  worthy  of  all  patronage 
that  may  be  accorded  them. 


J.  E.  DARMER. 

The  practice  of  law  is  in  the  natureof  things  an  accomplish- 
ment that  if  chilli-nit  to  acquire,  even  by  bard  study.  To  be  a 
successful  lawyer,  a  man  should  possess  those  natural  attri- 
butes that  entitle  him  a  front  rank  in  the  profession.  Salt 
Lake  City  has  as  excellent  an  aggregate  of  legal  talent  as  can 
be  found  in  any  city,  of  much  larger  population.  Many  of  the 


l'l,..ln.   I,)    Shil.l.T. 

I'MIMKK.  Attorn*?. 

fraternity  are  young  men  who  came  out  here  with  a  laudable 
•mbitkm  to  carve  a  name  for  themselves,  and  boats  of  them  are 
succeeding.  In  the  list  of  prominent  young  members  of  tin- 
bar  of  Salt  l.nkf.  Mr.  .1.  K.  I  tanner  occupies  a  prominent  posi- 
tion. He  was  born  lit  IWatnr.  III.,  twenty  five  jears  ago.  and 
removed  to  Utah  in  1890,  and  when-  !•>  tin-  exercise  of  bis 
brilliant  talents  and  a  persevering  character  he  has  already 
secured  a  large  and  lucrative  practice.  He  is  a  young  gentle- 
man of  fine  address,  well  posted  on  all  law  points, and  regarded 
as  one  of  the  ablest  lawyer*  in  tl><>  Territory.  He  i»  withal  very 
t-i'iiinl  in  his  judgment  and  conscientious  on  all  matters,  both 
of  a  private  and  public  character,  in  the  profession  and  SB  a 
layman.  He  baa  elegant  npartments  in  the  Central  Block, 
where  be  can  be  consulted  during  business  hours  by  all  in 
nwd  of  the  services  of  a  first  class  counselor. 


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HON.  ORLANDO  W.  POWERS. 

Judge  Orlando  W.  Powers  "for  many  years  has  been  one  of 
the  most  conspicuous  figures  in  Utah.  His  brilliant  leadership 
of  the  liberal  party  has  made  him  the  leader  of  the  Gentile 
people,  while  his  graceful,  picturesque  and  impassionate 
oratory,  both  on  the  stump  and  at  the  bar,  has  won  for  him  the 
admiration  of  all  lovers  of  the  rostrum.  His  life  has  been  so 
busy,  so  eventful,  so  crowded  with  interesting  incidents  that  it 
is  impossible  to  but  touch  upon  some  of  the  most  important 
data  in  this  brief  review.  Born  June  16,  1851  on  a  farm  at 
Pulkneyville,  N.  T.,  Orlando  W.  Powers  started  th»  battle  of 
life  with  but  a  common 
school  education  as  his 
capital.  Before  he  was 
twenty-one  he  had  grad- 
uated from  the  law  de- 
partment of  the  Michigan 
University.  H  i  s  first 
vote  was  cast  for  Horace 
Qreeley  and  the  same 
year  he  was  nominated 
by  the  democrats  of  the 
West  Assembly  district 
of  Wayne  county,  New 
York,  for  the  legislature, 
and  defeated  by  a  broth- 
er-in-law of  Grover  Cleve- 
land. In  the  spring  of 
1873  he  was  admitted  to 
the  Supreme  court  prac- 
tice of  Michigan  and  en- 
tered the  law  firm  of  May 
<fe  Buck  at  Kalamazoo, 
where  he  worked  three 
months  for  his  board. 
His  services  proved  so 
valuable  that  he  became 
a  member  of  the  firm — 
his  share  of  the  business 
being  8150  a  year  and 
"board,  lie  afterward  suc- 
ceeded to  the  firm's  busi- 
ness. In  1878  he  was 
nominated  by  the  dem- 
ocrats of  Kalamazoo  for 
prosecuting  attorney,  and 
ran  1200  ahead  of  his 
ticket.  In  the  spring  of 
1880  he  was  elected  vil- 
lage attorney  by  the  dem- 
ocratic council,  and  in 
the  fall  of  the  same  year 
was  nominated  for  Con- 
gress by  the  democrats 
of  the  Fourth  Congress- 
ional District;  J.  C.  Bur- 
roughs, the  present  rep- 
resentative, being  the  re- 
publican candidate.  In 
the  convention,  Judge 
Powers  received  fifty- 
eight  out  of  sixty  votes, 

and  in  a  hotly-contested  campaign  polled  the  largest  democratic 
vote  up  to  that  time.  He  was  made  chairman  of  the  democratic 
Committee  in  1882  and  carried  the  city.  In  1882  he  became  an 
author  by  preparing  a  work  on  chancery  proceedings ;  which 
was  followed  in  1884  by  "  Power's  Supreme  Court  Practice." 
In  1884  he  was  elected  one  of  Michigan's  four  delegates-at- 
large  to  the  National  Convention  and  opposed  the  unit  rule  in 
an  ablaand  eloquent  speech.  This  year  he  was  made  chairman 
of  the  Kalaina zoo  County  Campaign  Committee  and  carried  the 
county  for  the  democrats.  He  was  a  member  of  every  State 
convention  from  1876  to  1885. 

He  was  appointed  Associate  Justice  of  Utah  by  President 
Cleveland  and  sworn  in  on  the  1st  of  May  and  assigned  to  the 
First  District,  with  headquarters  at  Ogden,  and  tried  the  first 
of  the  Eleven  Apostles  ever  convicted  of  polygamy.  The 
great  Bullion-Beck  mining  suit,  which  was  one  of  the  greatest 
mining  trials  ever  known,  was  tried  before  Judge  Powers,  who 
held  for  the  defendants.  The  agents  of  this  powerful  corpora- 
tion began  a  fight  against  his  confirmation  in  the  Senate  and 
all  adverse  influences  were  brought  to  bear.  Being  satisfied 
that  they  would  succeed  in  defeating  his  confirmation  by  a 
republican  senate,  Judge  Powers  placed  his  letter  of  resigna- 


tion in  the  hands  of  the  President.  Judge  Henderson  was  ap- 
pointed to  succeed  him.  At  this  time  Don  Dickinson  had  a 
hard  fight  on  hand  in  Michigan  and  he  made  Powers  editor  of 
the  Grand  Rapids  Democrat,  and  his  brilliant  pen  did  valiant 
work.  After  six  weeks  he  quit  the  editorial  chair  to  accept  an 
engagement  from  a  lecture  bureau,  and  is  next  found  in 
Utah  in  a  law  office  without  a  law  practice,  but  with  a  few  good 
friends.  A  year  later  he  is  next  heard  of  in  the  harness  with 
a  luxurious  practice  and  at  the  head  of  the  liberal  party.  His 
distinguished  services  to  his  party  and  to  his  Territory  during 
"  times  that  tried  men's  souls  "  would  make  a  volume  of  very 
interesting  history.  He  was  the  idol  of  his  party  and  to  his 

dexterous  leadership  and 
political  tact,  was  ac- 
knowledged the  series  of 
victories  which  hastened 
the  abandonment  of 
polygamy  and  the  dis- 
solution of  the  peoples' 
party.  During  the  excit- 
ing political  campaigns 
in  Utah  Judge  Powers 
seemed  ubiquitous,  and 
like  Napoleon,  "flashed 
athwart  the  sky  with  me- 
teoric splendor,  dazzling 
and  astonishing  the  op- 
position by  hip  genius." 


HON.  ORLANDO  W.  POWERS. 


LEE  &  POST. 

Among  the  bright  lights 
of  the  legal  fraternity  in 
Salt  Lake  City,  the  firm 
of  Lee  &  Post,  52  and  53 
Commercial  block,  are 
shining  examples  of  what 
industry  and  persever- 
ance, backed  by  a  full 
knowledge  of  the  pro- 
fession, can  accomplish. 
The  gentlemen  who  are 
associated  together  in  the 
practice  of  law,  have  a 
very  rapidly  growing  pat- 
ronage, and  are  consid- 
ered authority  on  all 
matters  relating  to  the 
profession.  Mr.  E.  O. 
Lee  was  born  in  Canada, 
some  thirty-six  years  ago. 
When  quite  young  he  re- 
moved to  Illinois,  where 
he  was  educated,  read- 
ing law  with  Hon.  Jas. 
Shaw,  a  prominent  law- 
yer and  politician  of  Mt. 
Carroll,  that  State.  He 
afterward  emigrated  to 
Nebraska,  settling  in  Sid- 
ney, where  his  merits  soon 
obtained  for  him  the  largest  land  and  commercial  practice  in  that 
'section  of  the  State.  He  was  elected  prosecuting  attorney  of  Sid- 
ney by  the  largest  majority  ever  received  in  the  county,  and 
held  this  responsible  position  for  two  years.  He  also  appeared 
in  a  number  of  cases  before  the  U.  8.  Federal  court  at  Omaha, 
Neb.,  all  of  which  he  handled  in  such  a  masterly  manner  as  to 
command  the  highest  encomiums  of  praise  from  older  mem- 
bers of  the  bar.  In  the  order  of  secret  societies,  Mr.  Lee  is  a 
prominent  member  of  the  Odd  Fellows  and  Knights  of  Pythias 
societies.  In  National  politics,  he  is  an  ardent,  and  active 
member  of  the  great  republican  party. 

Mr.  Jermain  Post  hails  from  the  State  of  New  York,  and  is 
forty  years  of  age.  He  is  a  graduate  of  the  State  University  of 
Madison,  Wisconsin,  of  the  class  of  1879,  and  practiced  law  in 
that  State  for  many  years.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Mystic 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  a  member  of  the  Methodist  Church,  and 
a  pleasant  and  agreeable  gentleman  socially.  In  National 
politics,  he  is  an  active  republican,  and  a  liberal,  locally.  He 
is  an  eloquent  speaker,  a  man  of  brilliant  attainments,  with 
bright  prospects  before  him. 


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C'  >  o 


C.  O.  WHITTEMOBE. 

Among  the  prominent  young  members  of  the  Salt  Lake 
bar  Mr.  C.  O.  Whittemore  is  conspicuous  for  his  ability  and 
the  valuable  services  that  he  has  rendered  the  city.  He  is  a 
native  of  Salt  Lake,  and  thirty  years  of  age.  He  read  law  in 
the  office  of  Judge  Van  Zile,  formerly  United  States  Attorney 
for  Utah,  and  for  one  year  served  as  assistant  city  and  county 
attorney,  but  resigned  and  finished  his  legal  education  at  the 
Columbia  Law  School  of  New  York,  and  began  practicing  the 
day  he  attained  his  majority,  and  has  been  employed  as  counsel 
in  a  number  of  important  cases  in  the  Territory,  one  of  them, 


most  valuable  citizens.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Knights  of 
Pythias,  and  in  politics  is  a  republican.  Nationally  and  locally. 
He  is  married  to  a  most  estimable  lady,  formerly  Miss  Sarah 
L.  Brown  of  this  city,  and  has  three  children. 


r.  o.  WIUTTEMOKE. 

the  Cope  case,  being  especially  worthy  of  mention.  The  ques- 
tion at  issue  involving  the  rights  of  polygamous  children  to 
inherit  the  father's  estate,  and  affected  property  throughout  the 
Territory  to  the  amount  of  several  millions  of  dollars.  He 
enjoys  the  distinction  of  having  been  one  of  the  first  Gentiles  to 
be  elected  to  office  in  Halt  Lake  City,  a  member  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  the  Eighth  School  District.  He  is  now  attorney 
for  the  Brooklyn  Real  Kstnte  and  Loan  Company,  which  holds 
property  in  the  city  to  the  value  of  over  (500,000,  also  for  the 
Garden  City  Improvement  Company,  heavily  interested  in  the 
city  and  vicinity.  About  1889.  Mr.  Whittemore,  in  conjunction 
with  W.  H.  Shearman,  influenced  investments  by  Eastern  cap- 
italists in  property  and  loans  in  the  city.  Thus  far  they  have 
placed  nearly  $1,000,000,  and  the  gentlemen  are  still  loaning 
Urge  sums  in  response  to  demands  made  for  same.  While  on 
an  Eastern  business  trip  Mr?  Whittemore  met  Mr.  Benson,  and 
induced  him  to  visit  Salt  Lake  City,  a  visit  that  resulted  in 
bmlilingof  the  Knutaford  hot.-i.  Mr.  \Vhittemore  will  endeavor 
in  the  near  future  to  influence  the  syndicate,  for  which  be  is  the 
attorney,  to  erect  several  business  blocks  in  this  city,  also  to 
interest  them  in  the  building  of  the  railroad  to  the  Deep  Creek 
Country,  Pioohe,  Nevada,  and  thence  to  the  coast  He  has 
already  secured  the  promise  of  a  large  amount  of  Eastern  cap- 
ital, and  it  is  well  known  there  that  the  construction  of  tin* 
road  would  be  a  valuable  factor  in  developing  a  rich  mining 
and  agricultural  region,  never  yet  traversed  by  the  wheels  of 
the  iron  horse.  Mr.  Whittemore  is  a  stockholder  in  the  Time* 
and  one  of  the  original  founders  of  that  paper,  a  republican 
organ,  e«tahli«hed  for  the  purpose  of  representing  the  resources 
and  advantages  of  the  Territory  in  a  proper  light,  and  to  repel 
the  attacks  published  against  the  people  and  the  Territory  by 
irresponsible  writem.whieh  M>nric«  the  paper  has  been  the  means 
of  aoeotnplifthtng.  Mr.  Whittemore, from  a  life-long  residence  in 
Salt  Luke,  and  a  thorough  acquaintance,  by  personal  observa- 
tion of  the  resources  of  I'tnh,  thinks  it  is  greater  in  valuable 
products  and  undeveloped  riches,  than  any  adjoining  States 
and  Territories,  not  even  excepting  Colorado.  He  has  done  as 
Tini.-ti  as  *ny  one  person  for  the  bust  interests  of  Salt  Lake  and 
Utah,  and  is  appreciated  by  all  classes  of  people  as  one  of  her 


O.  H.  HARDY. 

Among  the  representative  men  of  Salt  Lake,  Mr.  O.  H. 
Hardy  stands  preeminent.  He  is  a  pioneer  of  rtiih.  ami 
received  his  early  education  in  the  public  schools  of  Salt  Lake 
City.  He  is  also  thoroughly  an  American,  tracing  his  ancestry 


O.  II.  II AliHY.  (  mim-ilnuui. 

back  to  the  landing  of  the  "Mayflower"  at  Plymouth  Kix-k. 
His  tfrnndfather  wan  active  in  the  Revolution,  being  one  of  the 
first  men  to  take  up  arms  against  the  British.  His  father  and 
mother  were  both  natives  of  Massachusetts,  and  many  of  his 
relatives  still  reside  in  that  State. 

Mr.  Hardy  began  farming  at  the  age  of  fifteen,  following 
that  occupation  for  several  years,  when  he  oame  to  Salt  Lake 
City  where  be  engaged  as  clerk  with  Taylor  A-  Cutler,  remain- 
ing with  that  firm  four  years,  during  which  time  he  acquired  a 
thorough  knowledge  of  merchiiiuliHiiig.  He  then  began  busi- 
ness on  his  own  account,  associating  himself  with  his  brother, 
L. '  i .  Hardy,  under  the  flrm  name  of  Hardy  Bros.  They  opened 
their  establishment  in  1882,  but  subsequently  sold  out  to  a 
stock  comp.iny,  retaining,  however,  the  control  of  a  large  block 
of  the  stock.  The  venture  prospered,  and  in  1891,  when  it 
again  changed  hands,  and  has  since  been  conducted  under  the 
linn  iiHiiif  of  Hardy,  Young  A  Co.  Mr.  Hardy  has  always 
retained  a  controlling  interest  in  the  concern,  and  under  his 
able  direction  the  business  has  increased  to  an  aggregate  of 
nearly  $100,000  per  annum.  His  enterprise  has  been  deserv- 
edly rewarded,  and  his  keen  business  sagacity  has  invariably 
directed  his  money  into  profitable  channels.  Independent  of 
Mtri<-th  business  pursuits  be  is  an  ardent  admirer  of  fine-bred 
stock,  and  a  few  years  ago  purchased  a  ranch  local*!  in  Utah 
county,  containing  some  six  hundred  acres,  which  has  since 
been  mail.-  l)i.<  home  of  a  large  number  of  bones  and  cattle  of 
a  very  superior  breed. 

He  wan  married  in  1*7*.  t"  MINK  K.Kther  A.  Marg«*tt<>.  of  thin 
city,  a  lady  of  rare  araunpliKliment*.  and  IIIH  family  now  con- 
sists of  father,  mother  and  three  children.  Mr.  Hardy  is 
I'lowly  i<lentiti«.l  with  a  niiinlHT  of  .-.ir[... ran. .us  in  Salt  Lake 
exclusive  of  thcwe  already  mentioned,  being  .liroctor  BIH!  Mock- 
hoMer  »f  the  I'tiih  Commercial  ami  Savings  Bank:  director 
anil  stockholder  of  the  Burton  <  innlner  ( '<>m|mny;  also  ntock- 
hol.ler  in  (he  Deseret  VitMtial  Hank.  Although  without  polit- 
ic*! aspiration*  be  was,  in  I880.i.|.«'l...|  councilman  for  the  Thin) 
precinct  of  Salt  Lake  <'ity.  l.y  an  overwhelming  majority. 
He  represents  the  people  of  hi*'  precinct  to  their  entire  satis- 
.  and  is  daily  gaining  in  popularity  and  reputation. 


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A.  J.  PENDLETON. 

A.  J.  Pendieton,  eminent  as  a  pioneer,  a  public  spirited 
citizen  and  a  member  of  the  board  of  aldermen  from  the  First 
precinct,  is  a  native  of  New  York  State,  where  he  was  also 
educated,  and  passed  the  earlier  years  of  his  life.  At  an  early 
day  he  moved  west  and  in  1838  was  a  resident  of  the  present 
city  of  Chicago.  In  1845,  however,  he  bade  adieu  to  the  Indian 
trading  post  with  its  whitewashed  stockade,  which  has  since 
been  translated  into  one  of  the  largest  and  most  populous 
cities  in  the  United  States,  and  removed  to  Iowa,  locating  at 
Council  Bluffs.  Three  years  later  he  again  "started  West" 


improvements  to  comport  with  the  elegant  buildings.  In 
casting  about  for  a  man  to  fill  this  responsible  position  of 
chairman  of  the  Board  of  Public  Works,  Mayor  Scott  fortnn- 
nately  selected  C.  L.  Haines.  The  wisdom  of  the  selection  has 
already  been  demonstrated  by  the  careful  attention  and  wise 
supervision  exercised  by  that  official  over  the  construction  of 
the  Parley  Creek  conduit,  a  public  work  that  will  compare  fa- 
vorably with  the  best  masonry  for  like  purposes  to  be  seen  in 
the  East.  Another  public  improvement  of  great  importance 
under  the  control  of  the  Board  of  Public  Works  is  the  paving 
of  State  Street,  and  the  fine  granite  blocks  already  on  the 
ground  bespeak  the  high  ^merit  of  the  material  selected  for 


A.  J.  PENDLETON,  Conucilman. 

and  upon  reaching  Salt  Lake  city  opened,  in  conjunction  with 
his  brother,  one  of  the  first  blacksmith  shops  in  the  Territory. 
His  line  of  production  included  almost  every  article  known  to 
the  craft  from  heavy  saw-mill  machinery  to  a  rivert,  and  he 
succeeded  in  building  up  a  large  trade,  which  he  still  caters  to, 
his  son  meanwhile  having  become  his  partner.  In  1851,  Mr. 
Pendieton  was  married  to  Miss  Mary  Spiers  a  most  amiable 
and  estimable  lady  who  has  borne  him  two  children,  a  son  and 
daughter,  both  of  whom  survive. 

In  1890  he  received  the  nomination  for  Alderman  of  the 
First  precinct  at  the  hands  of  the  liberal  party  and  was  one  of 
the  number  who  were  successful;  since  his  election  his  ex- 
perience and  ability  have  made  him  a  most  valuable  represen- 
tative of  his  constituents.  He  has  advocated  some  very  im- 
portant measures  among  which  was  the  establishment  of  a 
large  public  park  in  the  beautiful  spot  known  as  City  Creek 
Canon,  which  he  conceived  would  be  a  most  important  feature 
for  the  beautifying  of  the  city. 

'By  his  own  individual  efforts  Mr.  Pendieton  has  accumu- 
lated an  independence  and  has  shown  his  confidence  in  the 
future  of  this  city  and  Territory  by  investments  and  otherwise. 
He  has  not  only  the  credit  of  being  one  of  the  pioneers  but  in 
addition,  one  of  the  city's  most  progressive  and  popular 
citizens.  

C.  L.  HAINES. 

In  the  building  of  American  cities  there  are  eras  of  great  ac- 
tivity, during  which  time  a  large  portion  of  the  municipal  im- 
provements are  projected  and  constructed.  In  a  few  years 
vast  gums  of  money  are  expended  in  improving  streets,  con- 
structing sewers  and  building  a  system  of  water  works.  For- 
tunate is  the  city  that  selects  the  right  heads  to  manage  its 
public  works  at  these  times,  for  through  incompetent  officials 
and  bad  construction  millions  of  dollars  of  the  tax-payers' 
money  is  wasted,  and  the  public  works,  instead  of  reflecting 
credit  to  the  city,  will  compromise  its  honor  and  pride.  Salt 
Lake  City  has  just  entered  upon  an  era  of  city  building.  The 
millions  of  dollars  expended  by  the  enterprising  private  citi- 
zens in  massive  business  blocks  and  handsome  private  resi- 
dences has  made  a  demand  upon  the  city  government  for  street 


C.  L.  HAINES,  Chairman  Board  of  Public  Works. 

this  work.  During  the  paet  year  over  eleven  miles  of  sidewalk 
were  built  under  the  direction  of  the  board,  and  the  large  side- 
walk districts  already  created  indicates  that  during  the  coming 
year  this  good  work  will  be  prosecuted  with  even  greater  vigor 
than  during  the  preceeding  season. 

Mr.  Haines  was  born  in  New  Jersey,  January  17th,  1832,  in 
which  State  he  received  his  early  education.  When  eighteen 
years  of  age  his  parents  moved  to  Philadelphia  and  young 
Haines  worked  for  many  years  in  the  coasting  trade.  He  came 
to  Utah  in  1865  and  worked  for  a  mining  company,  but  soon 
became  connected  with  the  Gilmer  &  Saulsberry  Stage  Com- 
pany, with  which  he  remained  for  several  years.  lake  moet  of 
Salt  Lake's  enterprising  citizens,  Mr.  Haines  invested  in  va- 
rious mining  enterprises  and  is  now  connected  with  the  Yosem- 
ite  No.  2.  located  in  Bingham,  in  the  West  Mountain  mining 
district.  Mr.  Haines  is  a  man  of  dignified  appearance,  as  his 
portrait  indicates,  and  his  generous  sympathies  have  attached 
to  him  a  wide  circle  of  friends  among  the  best  business  men  of 
the  city.  

WM.  G.  VAN  HORNE. 

Among  the  prominent  members  of  the  Utah  bar  that  com- 
mand the  confidence  and  respect  of  the  community  of  Salt  Lake, 
there  is  none,  perhaps,  that  occupy  a  higher  position  in  this  re- 
gard than  Wm.  G.  Van  Home.  The  gentleman  was  born  in 
Fayeteville,  Arkansas,  and  although  but  thirty-five  years  of  age, 
possesses  a  knowledge  of  the  law  that  very  few  men  of  hig  age 
can  lay  claim  to.  He  graduated  at  Brown  University,  Provi- 
dence, Rhode  Island,  in  the  class  of  1877,  and  afterward  read 
law  with  Bennett  &  Harkness  of  this  city.  He  has  been  in 
actual  practice  for  the  past  thirteen  years  and  enjoys  a  lucra- 
tive and  rapidly  increasing  patronage. 

Mr.  Van  Home  is  a  prominent  member  of  the  Masonic  fra- 
ternity, and  Grand  Master  Mason  of  the  Territory.  He  is 
largely  interested  in  the  mines  of  the  Territory.  He  occupies 
an  elegant  suite  of  rooms  at  172  Main  Street  and  possesses  one 
of  the  finest  libraries  in  Salt  Lake.  He  is  the  legal  advisor  of 
many  prominent  commercial  firms  and  mercantile  houses  of 
the  city,  and  bis  counsel  is  eagerly  sought  after  by  those  need- 
ing legal  advice  and  assistance. 


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a  P.  ABMSTEONG. 

Br.  S.  P.  Armstrong  is  another  of  the  younger  mem- 
bers of  the  Salt  Lake  bar  who,  during  his  three  years'  residence 
in  the  city,  has  made  himself  prominent  through  the  cases  he 
has  been  engaged  in.  He  is  a  native  of  Pennsylvania,  and  is 
now  in  his  thirty-first  year.  His  education  was  received  in 
Ohio  University  and  the  Cincinnati  Law  School,  from  which 
institutions  he  graduated.  lie  began  the  practice  of  law  in 
Newcastle,  Pa.,  in  1887,  and  from  that  place  removed  to  Seattle. 
Salt  Lake  offering  better  inducements  he  decided  to  change 
and  came  to  Utah,  in  the  courts  of  which  he  appeared  as  coun- 
sel in  several  important  oases,  lie  was  one  of  the  attorneys  in 
the  case  of  the  estate  of  Thomas  Cope  on  appeal  from  the 
Probate  court  to  the  Third  District  court,  Utah  Supreme  court 
and  finally  to  the  United  States  Supreme  court.  He  appeared 
on  the  side  for  the  polygamous  child  who  won  the  case,  which 
has  been  regarded  as  one  of  the  most  important  ever  tried  in 
Utah,  as  it  established  a  very  important  precedent.  Mr.  Arm- 
strong is  single.  He  is  a  republican  in  National  politics,  a 
member  of  Phi  Delta  Phi  of  the  law  fraternity,  and  other  socie- 
ties. He  is  regarded  as  one  of  the  leading  young  men  of  the 
Salt  Lake  bar,  and  enjoys  the  confidence  of  all  who  have  had 
business  relations  with  him. 


W.  H.  CROMER. 

Mr.  W.  H.  Cromer,  the  subject  of  this  sketch,  is  a  native  of 
Pennsylvania,  thirty-six  years  of  age,  a  graduate  in  the  class  of 
1883,  of  the  National  Normal  School  of  Lebanon,  Ohio,  in  the 
scientific  and  law  departments,  in  both  of  which  he  distin- 
guished himself  by  the  possession  of  the  highest  order  of  learn- 
ing. For  fourteen  years  prior  to  his  graduation  he  was  a 
teacher  of  Latin  and  Greek;  he  subsequently  retired  from  that 
position,  however,  and  after  some  years  passed  in  travel,  in 
1888  located  at  Denver,  Col.,  where  he  was  connected  with  C. 
T.  Richardson,  in  the  practice  of  the  law,  so  continuing  with 
good  success,  until  attracted  by  the  reports  of  Salt  Lake  City, 
he  removed  hither,  arriving  in  this  city  about  1889.  Upon  lo- 
cating in  Utah  he  found  himself  with  a  very  small  capital  upon 
which  to  begin,  but  by  judicious  investment  and  close  atten- 
tion to  business  he  has  come  into  possession  of  a  large  amount 
of  real  estate,  and  now  pays  taxes  on  $30,000  worth  of  prop- 
erty, being  also  interested  in  mines.  He  is  an  enthusiast  on 
all  subjects  connected  with  the  wonderful  resources  of  this 
Territory  and  the  future  prospects  of  the  city.  His  clientage 
is  large  and  rapidly  increasing,  and  he  now  ranks  among  the 
leaders  of  his  profession. 


HON.  S.  S.  MARKHAM. 

The  subject  of  this  sketch  was  born  in  Rochester,  New 
York,  thirty-three  years  ago.  At  an  early  age  he  decided  to 
adopt  the  legal  profession,  and  after  completing  a  course  at  the 
Rochester  University,  entered  the  office  of  Danforth  &  Shep- 
pard  of  that  city.  After  the  expiration  of  the  usual  period  re- 
quired, he  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  that  city  in  ,.1884,  and  at 
once  took  rank  with  the  leading  attorneys.  In  this  connectioa 
it  may  be  stated  that  the  senior  member  of  the  firm,  when  he 
received  his  legal  education,  was  for  along  time  associate  judge 
of  the  court  of  appeals  of  the  State  of  New  York,  and  that  he 
was  considered  one  of  the  ablest  jurists  in  the  State.  After  a 
time  Mr.  Markham  decided  to  follow  the  course  of  empire  and 
turned  his  face  toward  the  setting  sun,  settling  in  Dakota 
where  he  stood  at  the  head  of  bis  profession.  ,  The  fame  of  Salt 
Lake  attracted  his  attention  and  be  decided  to  locate  here, 
coming  hither  about  1891,  and  since  his  arrival  he  has  pros- 
pered, having  built  up  a  good  success  and  a  large  clientage. 
ID  politics  he  is  a  democrat  nationally  and  a  liberal  in  local  is- 
sues. He  is  a  benedict  and  has  a  very  interesting  family.  Mr. 
Markham  is  a  member  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fel- 
lows and  is  esteemed  highly  by  all  who  know  him.  He  occupies 
offices  82  and  88  Soott-Auerbach  block.  He  has  charge  of  a 
very  large  number  of  important  cases  involving  money  and 
property  to  a  large  amount. 


HON.  S.  A.  MERHITT. 

Among  the  prominent  attorneys  of  Salt  Lake  City,  there  is 
none  that  occupies  a  more  favorable  position  or  commands 
more  respect  in  the  legal  world  than  Hon.  H.  A.  Merritt.  The 
gentleman  was  born  in  Augusta  county,  Virginia,  August  15, 
1828,  and  graduated  from  Washington  College,  (now  \\  ashiug- 
ton  and  Lee  University)  in  June,  1848.  In  1H4!)  he  emigrated 
to  California  and  settled  in  Mariposa  county,  of  which  he  was 
elected  clerk  in  1H50.  He  resigned,  however,  in  the  fall,  and 
was  the  same  year  elected  a  member  of  the  general  assembly 
and  was  re-elected  in  1852.  In  1858  he  was  admitted  to  prac- 
tice in  the  California  courts,  and  in  1866  was  elected  senator 
from  the  sixth  district,  a  position  he  held  with  honor  to  himself 
and  credit  to  his  constituanta  for  six  years.  A  few  years  later  he 
moved  to  Idaho,  from  which  Territory  he,  in  1870,  was  selected 
M  a  member  to  the  42d  Congress,  where  he  served  his  conslit- 
uant«  faithfully  and  acceptably  for  two  yeara.  Upon  the 
expiration  of  Inn  term  of  office,  he  came  to  Bait  Lake,  where 
he,  resumed  the  practice  of  law  with  snob  good  effect  that  be 
soon  became  recognized  as  one  of  its  most  brilliant  and  accom- 
plished attorneys.  With  the  advent  of  the  liberal  party  into 
power  in  IKKI.  he  was  appointed  city  attorney,  a  position  In- 
held  until  the  spring  of  1802,  when  ill  health  compelled  him  I" 
resign  and  take  a  trip  t<>  tin-  I'acitic  coast,  whence  he  returned 
much  improved.  Mr.  Merritt  is  a  man  of  wealth,  a  gentleman 
of  honest  convictions,  a  lawyer  of  remarkable  force  of  charac- 
ter, and  highly  esteemed  by  all  who  have  the  honor  of  his  ac- 
quaintance. He  is  a  steadfast  friend,  an  unmmprimng  foe  to 
all  but  honorable  intentions,  and  a  stern  enemy  of  unscrapu 
Inns  politician*. 


BOOTH  &  GRAY.. 

Among  the  eminent  army  of  legal  talent  that  adorns  the  bar 
of  Salt  Lake,  there  is  no  more  conspicuous  firm  of  lawyers 
than  Hiram  K.  Booth  and  J.  G.  Gray,  the  gentlemen  of  whom 
this  sketch  is  the  subject.  The  former  is  one  of  the  United 
States  commissioners  for  Utah,  and  whose  biography  in  connec- 
tion with  his  official  associates  will  be  found  in  another  column 
of  this  work.  The  firm  make  a  specialty  of  commercial  litiga- 
tion, including  collections,  and  transact  a  large  business.  They 
are  recognized  as  one  of  the  strongest  and  ablest  combinations 
in  the  ranks  of  the  legal  fraternity  of  the  city,  and  have  the 
unlimited  confidence  and  respect  of  all  who  know  them.  Mr. 
Gray,  the  junior  member  of  the  firm,  began  the  study  of  law  in 
1884  and  was  admitted  to  practice  in  1887.  He  has  resided  in 
Utah  for  three  years  and  has  been  actively  engaged  in  the 
practice  of  his  profession  during  that  time.  The  co-partner- 
ship was  formed. March  1st,  1891.  Their  offices  are  eligibly 
located  in  the  magnificent  Commercial  Bank  building  where 
they  occupy  rooms  64  and  65.  Both  these  gentlemen  are  com- 
paratively young  and  are  recognized  as  men  who  are  thorough- 
ly identified  with  the  best  interests  of  the  city  and  territory. 
They  handle  all  legal  matters  entrusted  to  them  with  great 
skill  and  consequently  their  business  has  increased  very  rapid- 
ly since  they  came  to  Salt  Lake  Cit\ . 


HON.  J.  W.  JUDD. 

Tin-  Hon.  .1.  \\  .  Jndd  was  born  on  a  plantation  in  Simmer 
county,  Tennessee,  September  6,  1889.  Upon  the  completion 
of  his  academic  course  he  began  the  study  of  law  in  the  office 
of  his  uncle,  the  Hon.  J.  C.  Stark,  an  eminent  advocate  of 
Springfield.  At  the  close  of  the  war,  during  which  Judge  Judd 
served  in  the  Confederate  army,  he  was  admitted  to  prnctice, 
and  in  May,  1H65,  opened  an  office  at  Springfield,  whence  he 
was  frequently  summoned  to  Nashville  in  his  professional  ca- 
pacity and  as  counsel  in  rases  involving  the  mont  intricate  ques- 
tions of  law  and  equity.  His  learning,  ability,  eloquence,  inti- 
mate familiarity  with  the  disposition  of  mooted  point*  in  the 
Courts  of  Chancery  and  common  law  throughout  the  United 
States,  as  also  abroad,  brought  him  into  special  prominence  at 
the  Tennessee  bar,  and  he  was  appointed  to  the  Circuit  Bench 
of  his  native  State,  subsequently  being  made  a  Justice  of  the 
Supreme  court.  The  decisions  rendered  in  his  judicial  capaci- 
ties were  models  of  elegant  diction  and  legal  acumen,  hpcuring 
for  their  author  an  extended  reputation,  and  establishing  prec- 
edents in  respect  to  legal  principles  that  have  since  remained 
n n reversed.  He  has  always  been  prominent  in  Masonic  circle*. 
be-ing  a  Knight  Templar,  also  a  member  of  the  Knights  of 
I'ytliuiH  and  of  the  KnighUof  Honor.  Politically  he  is  a  dem- 
ocrat, ninl  in  1HH4  served  as  an  elector  on  the  National  demo- 
cnitic  ticket.  In  1888  he  was  apiiomted  Chief  Justice  of  the 
Territorial  Supreme  court  of  1  "tali,  where  IIIH  administration 
of  the  trust  was  characterized  by  profound  legal  learning  and 
judicial  abilities  of  exceptional  scope  and  rtwouine.  !!••  re- 
signed his  position  in  1889  to  resume  the  practice  of  law,  to 
which  be  has  since  devoted  his  attention  .fudge  Judd  is  mar 
m- 1 .  and  his  wife,  a  most  charming  woman  with  four  children, 
complete  his  household. 


MARSHALL  &  BOYLE. 

The  firm  of  Marshall  &  Boyle  is  composed  of  the  best  and 
most  favorablyknown  councillors  at  law  in  the  Territory  of  Utah. 
The  individual  members  are  Thomas  Marshall  and  Jonathan 
O.  Royle,  both  natives  of  Kentucky.  Mr.  Marshall  is  fifty-six 
years  of  age,  and  has  been  a  prominent  attorney  for  thirty-four 
years.  He  has  practiced  before  the  courts  of  Montana  and  Utah, 
being  a  member  of  the  bar  of  the  latter  for  twenty-five  years,  with 
residence  in  Bait  Lake  City,  and  is  universally  esteemed  as  an 
able  and  fearless  expounder  of  the  law,  a  conscientious  and  skill- 
ful attorney,  and  one  in  whom  the  utmost  confidence  can  be 
placed.  In  all  the  years  that  he  has  been  in  public  life  in  Utah, 
there  is  no  man  that  can  say  aught  against  the  character  and  in- 
tegrity of  Thomas  Marshall.  He  has  been  employed  in  the  most 
important  cases  that  ever  came  before  the  Territorial  courts  and 
the  skillful  and  successful  manner  evinced  in  handling  the 
same,  has  won  for  him  the  highest  encomiums  of  praise.  As 
a  citizen  he  is  very  highly  esteemed  and  regarded,  and  numbers 
his  friends  by  the  score. 

His  partner  Mr.  Jonathan  C.  Royle  is  sixty-three  years  of  age 
and  has  been  in  actual  law  practice  for  thirty-five  years,  and 
during  that  period  in  his  capacity  of  an  attorney,  he  has  ap- 
peared before  the  courts  of  Wisconsin,  Colorado,  California,  etc. 
For  twenty-one  years,  Mr.  Royle  has  been  a  prominent  attor- 
ney in  all  the  courts  of  Utah,  and  in  that  time  has  acquired  a 
reputation  as  a  law  counselor,  that  reflects  credit  upon  his 
abilities  and  talents,  and  renders  him  a  conspicuous  man  among 
the  legal  fraternity  of  the  West.  He  is  liberal  in  all  his  busi- 
ness transactions,  an  untiring  worker  in  behalf  of  his  client, 
and  conscientious  withal  in  regard  to  the  methods  by  which  he 
may  bring  all  his  cases  to  a  successful  issue.  In  all  the  walks 
of  private  life,  he  is  an  exemplary  citizen,  and  has  a  large  fol- 
lowing of  personal  friends  who  are  proud  of  his  acquaintance. 

The  firm  of  Marshall  &  Royle  is  exceptionally  strong,  and 
those  desiring  the  services  of  able  counselors,  can  do  no  better 
than  consult  them.  They  are  thoroughly  reliable,  and  their 
advice  apd  judgment  can  be  depended  upon  in  all  cases. 


party  and  defended  its  principles  zealously  and  effectively,  and 
we  look  forward  to  the  time  in  the  near  future,  when  his 
voice  and  influence  shall  be  heard  and  felt  in  this  commu- 
nity advocating  and  upholding  the  same  true  cause. 


HON.  L.  H.  EHODES. 

Hon.  L.  R.  Rhodes,  the  subject  of  this  sketch,  is  probably 
one  of  the  most  distinguished  lawyers  practicing  before  the 
bar  of  Utah.  His  career  in  the  legal  profession  has  been  a 
long  and  highly  successful  one,  not  only  in  the  responsible 
official  positions  he  has  occupied,  but  in  his  record  as  a  prac- 
ticing attorney.  He  was  born  in  Licking  county,  Ohio,  and  is 
forty-three  years  of  age.  He  commenced  the  study  of  law  in  1868, 
in  the  office  of  Henipen  Murphy,  at  Maringo,  Iowa,  studiously  ap- 
plying himself  to  his  work  for  three  years,  when  he  was  admitted 
to  the  bar.  In  the  same  year  he  removed  to  Colorado  and  lo- 
cated at  Fort  Collins,  where  he  continued  the  practice  of  law 
for  eleven  years,  building  up  an  extensive  business  and  estab- 
lishing a  well  deserved  reputation  as  an  efficient  and  highly 
capable  lawyer. 

In  the  fall  of  '78  he  was  elected  a  member  of  the  Colorado 
State  senate.  After  serving  iu  that  capacity  for  four  years, 
he  in  1883  removed  to  Denver,  where,  two  years  subsequently, 
he  was  elected  district  attorney  on  the  democratic  ticket.  As 
a  noteworthy  fact  in  this  connection,  and  to  show  Mr.  Rhodes' 
exceeding  popularity  in  Colorado,  it  may  be  mentioned  that 
that  district^  usually  went^  three  thousand;  republican  ma- 
jority. 

During  his  term  of  office  he  tried  many  important  and 
arduous  cases,  and  among  other  things  distinguished  himself 
by  convicting  and  executing  the  only  man  ever  hung  in  the 
city  of  Denver.  While  engaged  in  private  practice  in  Colo- 
rado he  acted  as  attorney  for  the  Cattegrowers  Association  of 
Denver,  and  also  for  the  Colorado  Mortgage  Investment  Co.,  of 
London,  limited,  besides  many  other  leading  corporations  of 
that  State.  Mr.  Rhodes  remained  in  Denver  until  July,  1890, 
when  he  removed  to  Utah,  and  located  first  at  Ogden.  His 
superior  legal  talents  and  attainments  at  once  brought  him 
into  prominence.  While  practicing  in  that  city,  he  was  re- 
tained as  attorney  for  the  Ogden  Street  Railway  Co.,  the  Ogden 
Waterworks  Co.,  and  Jarvis,  Conklin  Co.,  besides  conducting 
an  extensive  general  law  business.  In  February,  1892,  having 
been  tendered  several  new  and  larger  interests  which  necessi- 
tated his  establishing  headquarters  at  Salt  Lake,  he  located 
in  this  city,  and  is  now  one  of  our  most  active  and  highly 
esteemed  legal  lights. 

Independent  of  his  law  business,  Mr.  Rhodes  takes  a  deep 
interest  in  politics,  and  being  a  staunch  democrat  and  an 
eloquent  and  forcible  public  speaker,  he  has  supported  his 


LEONABD  G.  HARDY. 

Of  the  many  public  officials  of  this  Territory  there  are  noLe 
who  are  more  prominent  than  Leonard  O.  Hardy,  a  nutive  of 
Salt  Lake  City,  thirty-nine  years  of  age.  His  boyhood  was 
passed  amid  the  pleasant  scenes  which  surround  the  beautiful 
city  of  his  birth  and  education,  and  where  he  is  well  known  as 
an  enterprising  business  man.  In  1880  he  engaged  in  mercan- 
tile business,  a"s  one  of  the  firm  of  Hardy  Bros.,  which  is  now 
known  under  the  name  of  Hardy,  Young  &  Co.,  and  whch  now 
does  an  annual  trade  of  nearly  $100,000  in  value.  In  1887  he  was 
elected  to  the  office  of  Tax  Collector  of  Salt  Lake  county,  was 
re-elected  in  1889,  and  is  still  serving  the  public  in  that  capac- 
ity, performing  his  duties  in  a  manner  satisfactory  to  a  large 
and  exacting  constituency.  He  is  the  son  of  Leonard  W. 
Hardy,  deceased,  the  first  counselor  to  Bishop  Edwin  Hunter, 
the  presiding  bishop  of  the  church  of  J.  C.  of  Latter  Day 
Saints,  and  in  1878  was  united  in  marriage  to  Miss  Marian 
Young,  daughter  of  Brigham  Young,  late  president  of  the 
church  J.  C.  of  L.  D.  S.  As  a  result  of  this  union  they  now 
have  six  bright  children. 

Mr.  Hardy  is  one  of  the  most  prominent  business  men  of 
Salt  Lake  City,  being  interested  in  several  enterprises  in  addi- 
tion to  the  one  already  named.  He  has  valuable  real  estate 
and  mining  properties  in  the  city  and  Territory,  and  is  also 
engaged  in  the  breeding  of  standard  trotting  horses,  and  Jersey 
and  Galloway  cattle.  This  latter  business  has  been  in  opera- 
tion for  about  three  years.  His  ranch,  located  in  the  west  side 
of  the  county,  in  the  Hunter  precinct,  is  finely  equipped  and 
represents  an  investment  of  about  $'25,000.  The  stock  has  the 
best  of  care,  and  strict  attention  is  paid  to  the  breeding.  He  is 
also  a  stockholder  in  the  Utah  Sugar  Company,  of  Lehi,  one  of 
the  largest  corporations  of  its  kind  in  the  United  States,  having 
in  cultivation  2,300  acres  of  sugar  beets.  It  is  needless  to  say 
that  Mr.  Hardy  is  interested  in  the  advancement  of  this  city 
and  territory;  his  investments  above  noted  speak  his  confi- 
dence in  the  future  prospects  of  Salt  Lake  City  and  Utah. 


T.  C.  BAILEY. 

For  over  thirteen  years  the  name  of  Mr.  T.  C.  Bailey, 
whose  office  is  at  74  E.  Fiist  South  street,  has  been 
a  familiar  one  to  the  people  of  Salt  Lake  and  Utah  as  a 
land  and  mining  attorney.  Mr.  Bailey  is  fifty-five  years  of  age 
and  was  born  in  Indiana,  but  has  resided  in  Utah  since  1874. 
He  first  became  prominent  as  a  real  estate  lawyer  in  Minnesota 
about  1856,  where  he  remained  until  1858,  when  he  returned  to 
his  native  state,  settling  at  Yincennes,  where  he  was  elected 
city  engineer,  a  position  he  held  until  the  breaking  out  of  the 
civil  war,  and  serving  throughout  the  entire  struggle  as  a  mem- 
ber of  the  14th  Indiana  Infantry,  of  which  he  was  adjutant, 
later  the  deputy  provost  marshal  of  Terra  Haute,  and  in  1864 
commissioner  of  enrollment  for  the  7th  Indiana  district.  After 
the  war  he  studied  law  under  Hon.  B.  W.  Thompson,  at  Terra 
Haute,  and  was  city  engineer  there  for  several  years  also.  In 
1869  he  located  at  Helena,  Montana,  as  chief  clerk  of  the  sur- 
veyor general's  office,  remaining  there  until  1874,  when  he  re- 
moved to  Salt  Lake,  where  he  has  since  resided  in  the  practice 
of  his  profession.  He  has  handled  successfully  a  large  num- 
ber of  land  and  mineral  claim  cases,  served  one  year  as  dep- 
uty collector  of  internal  revenue  and  in  1885  was  appointed 
school  trustee,—  the  second  gentile  incumbent  of  that  office  in 
Salt  Lake.  In  his  •profession  the  gentleman  has  no  superior, 
his  long  experience  having  fitted  him  to  cope  successfully  with 
the  most  intricate  points  that  may  arise  in  any  case  before  the 
U.  S.  land  department.  He  enjoys  a  large  income  from  hie 
practice,  is  prominent  in  social  circles  and  an  active  and  influ- 
ential member  of  the  Salt  Lake  Chamber  of  Commerce. 


WALTER  MUHPHY. 

That  the  Weet  is  the  region  of  country  where  the  young 
men  "get  to  the  front,"  is  evidenced  by  the  fact  that  so  many  of 
them  occupy  responsible  positions,  both  in  business  and  official 
capacity.  This  is  especially  the  case  with  young  lawyers  who 
have  small  chance  of  rising  over  the  heads  of  older  members  of 
the  fraternity  in  a  country  where  in  the  nature  of  things 
the  same  old  policy  of  years  gone  by  is  pursued.  Among  the 
prominent  young  men  of  the  legal  fraternity  in  Salt  Lake, 
the  subject  of  this  sketch,  Mr.  Walter  Murphy,  occupies  a 
leading  position.  He  was  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania, 
in  1861.  an.1  in  youth  attended  the  academy  at  that  place.  He 
subsequently  graduated  from  Yale  College  in  1882,  and  after- 


ward attended  the  law  department  of  the  University  of  Penn- 
sylvania, where  he  graduated  in  1884,  and  the  same  year  began 
the  practice  of  the  profession  in  his  native  city. 

Mr.  Murphy  is  the  present  able  county  attorney  of  Siilt 
Lake  county,  having  been  elected  on  the  liberal  ticket  in  1891. 
He  has  taken  a  leading  part  in  all  political  matters  of  the  Ter- 
ritory and  has  been  an  active  supporter  of  the  liberal  party  ever 
since  he  has  been  in  Utah.  Fraternally,  he  is  a  member  of  the 
P.  O.  8.  of  A.,  and  is  a  married  man,  his  family  consisting  of  a 
wife,  formerly  Miss  Emma  B.  Parves,  and  one  child.  Mr. 
Murphy  has  been  a  resident  of  Salt  Lake  since  1888,  and  is  re- 
garded as  one  of  the  rising  young  attorneys  of  the  city.  Soci- 
ally, be  is  agentleman  highly  esteemed  and  regarded  by  all 
who  know  him. 


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OGDEN  CITY 


|^^^O  city  in  the  United  States  of  equal  population,  com- 
fc     ^     mercial    importance   and  material   wealth  is    more 
I    f       generally  known,  perhaps,  to  the  world  at  large  than 
the  city  of  Ogden.     And  though  her  history  is  not 
altogether  disassociated  from   romantic  incident,  her  growth 
and  development  have  been  carried  forward  from  their  incep- 
tion with  an    energy  and    determination   worthy  of  the   suc- 
cess to  which  the  city  has  since  attained,  as  also  in  the  nature 
of  a  guaranty  of  her  future  stability.     Competition  has  always 
prevailed  among  western  cities;  but  spite  of  this  Ogden,  or 
"Junction  City,"  by  which  name  she  has  also  been  known,  has 
evei  maintained  her  precedence,  escaping  the  net  of  discour- 
:i;'.i -merit,  defeat  and   disaster  into  which  contemporaries  had 
been  ensnared:  because,  like  the  net  of  Penelope,  it  was  never 
woven.     Who  can  tell? 

The  story  of  the  conception,  birth  and  growth  of  the  "Queen 
City  of  the  Mountains"  is  so  intricately  associated  with  the 
history  of  Utah  that  it  is  difficult  to  determine  where  the  line 


of  dernarkation  begins  or  ends.  The  progress  of  the  city  has 
been  rapid,  however,  during  intervening  years,  and  fortune  has 
come  laughing  through  the  strife  with  all  her  gorgeous  cheer. 

The  early  settlement  of  the  present  city's  site  was  contem- 
poraneous with  that  of  Salt  Lake  City.  The  hardy  pioneers 
who  came  hither  for  the  purpose  of  creating  anew  world,  so  to 
speak,  laid  a  most  substantial  foundation,  upon  which  has 
since  been  erected  a  superstructure  embodying  the  most  per- 
fect proportions,  and  giving  promise  of  one  of  the  grandest  and 
most  prosperous  of  cities  within  the  limits  of  a  Territory  that, 
within  the  near  future,  will  be  invested  with  the  rights  and  priv- 
ileges of  statehood. 

The  geographical  location  of  this  city  has  unquestionably 
contributed  to  the  growth  of  Ogden,  and  with  the  efforts  of  a 
population  that  have  been  as  unceasing  as  they  have  been 
effective,  has  formed  a  combination  against  which  no  powers 
could  successfully  prevail.  The  city,  it  is  said,  was  early  deter- 
mined upon  as  the  general  distributing  point  of  the  Territory, 


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and  the  most  desirable  point  from  which  to  establish  direct 
communications  with  other  portions  of  the  country,  contiguous 
and  remote.  And  when  in  H»',!t,  though  at  that  date  Ogden 
wa-  Imt  a  sparsely  settled  community,  railroads  halted  at  Junc- 
tion City,  the  foresight  of  the  settlers  was  vindicated  and  con- 
confirmed  a  fact  more  publicly  and  eloquently  acknowledged 
in  the  prosperity  apparent  and  the  advance  she  is  making  in 
the  direction  of  wealth  and  importance.  True,  the  year  last 
past  was  characterized  by  sluggishness  in  busine.-s  lines;  but 
the  same  conditions  obtained  in  older  and  more  experienced 
-ei  tinns,  and  notwithstanding  the  embargoes  referred  to,  Ogden 
continued  to  progress,  to  avail  herself  of  opportunities,  and  to 
otherwise  grow  in  strength  and  importance. 


endless  varieties.  A  few  miles  distant  the  Ogden  and  Weber 
canons  divide  the  mountains,  through  which  the  Ogden  and 
Weber  Rivers  flow  perpetually,  whence,  uniting  below  the  city, 
they  empty  into  the  lake.  Extensive  preparations  are  being 
made  to  utilize  the  water  power  to  be  obtained  from  the-e  riv- 
ers, and  the  next  few  years  will  doubtless  witness  the  erection 
of  mills  and  manufactories  for  the  appropriation  of  a  motive 
power  so  inexpensive  and  simple. 

Wonderfully  improved  farms,  some  of  them,  however,  of 
limited  acreage,  are  located  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the 
city.  The  soil  is  of  unexcelled  fertility,  and  the  thrifty  anil 
industrious  class  of  citizens  who  occupy  them  gather  bounteous 
harvests.  An  imperfect  idea  of  the  fertility  of  the  soil  in  the 


\v\sntv 


\u  M  i  .  I.OOKIMI  NOUTII. 


THI-.  I'"  MM  IN  "i     mi   I'm.     Thr  i  it>  i-  delightfully  sit- 
uated.    Bounded   on  the  one  -nle  In    the  Wa-atrh  Mountains, 
anil  on  the  other  side  by   the  Weber  River,  the  parallelogram 
ihii-   dtrsi  ribed  almost  i  rnudi-d   with    the  highest  order  of   im 
nent-.  inrluding  massive  buildings,  in  which  the  din  of 
:    toil    is    heard;  with   •  oinmert  ial   i  enters,    privali 
dem  e-.  the  home-  ol    Health,  intvlligeiire   and   liberality  ;  with 
mil  other  sonn  e-  of    prosperity    and   i  ontent, 
i  itiiiplclmg   a   piiturc  of   feli.  n\  and  i Aipii-ite  petfei  turn,  riv- 
aling the  ma-terpii  '  a  of   artists  who   tourhed   but  to  beautify, 
while  in  the  di-tam  e  i  an  be  -een  the  water-  of  the    grr.it    Salt 
-parklmg    in    (lie    sunlight.      l-.\<  fplion.il    i  ate   ha-  Keen 
the  laving   out   of   the  i  ilv   to  afford    unsurpassed 
•  itar\  f.n  ilitie-.and  all  modern  ri|liipiiiciits  anil 
appli.i-  water    works,   gas    work-,   eln  trn     light 

plant-  provided.      The    publir   build- 

in1  model-  of   .in  hitei  tural    Miperiontv.  while  the  private 
nl    to    Mipplv  the    comforts  of    a  home 
i  No  to  exemplify  the   mo-i  rerent   ilevelopments  of 
of  arti-tH    •  The  I. ii  rrounding  the  t  it\  i- 

'.  with  bi-.nitifiilly  arranged  and  highlv  <  ultivati-d  <  oun 
.its,  many  of  (htm  devoted  to  fruit  growing  in,  almost 


valleys  about  Ogden  can  be  formed  from  the  productions  of  a 

single  acre:  either  six  tons  of  hay  or  three  crops  of  Alfalfa  ha\ . 
-i\tv  bushels  No.  1  wheat,  -ixtv  live  tni-hel-  of  oat-.  -i\  hun- 
dred bushels  of  potatoes,  five  hundred  bushel-  of  tomaim  -  ..t 
one  thousand  bushel-  of  appl>  -K..I.Vi 

at  it--  ol    land   in  Weber  ("ounlv  under  t  ultivation.  IT.'*'1. 
of  whit  h  reipiire  irrigation  (the  water  for   which   purpo-e  torn 
ing   from    the  Ogden   ami  Weber    Rivers),   and    IT.l'l?   acres 
devoted  to  pasturage. 

From  the  lofty  mountain  height-  to  tin-  east  a  inatrhle—  pan 
orania  of   farms,  garden-   ami   gentl\    rolling   prairie   i-   to  !>e 
obtained.     Helow  lie-  the  i  il\.i|iiictl\  nestling  amid  the  foliage 
••  l\     tree-.      To   the   we-t,  the    \alle\    of   the   Webei    ami 
Ogden  Rivers:  in  ncarU  e\n\   duet  lion   the  mountains.     The 
is  gi.ind  l.evonil  tle-t  riptmn.  m-pirini;  emotion-  ol  atlini 
ration    and    exeiting     feeling-    of     reit -rein  e    tin     natiin 
nature's  C.otl. 

Grand  and  imprcssiM-  * 

rounding-.  ( tgdi  n  I  anon  is  a  glor\  and  delight  to  n -itleiit- 
and  Visitor-,  and  \\'i  •-  beautiful  and 

instruitut  i  ointiin.ition-.  atfoitl-  mine  than  abundant  theme1- 
lor  -pe<  ulation  and  admiring  i ontcmplation.  It  is  through 


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the  latter  mountain  pass  that  the  Union  Pacific  railroad  enters 
the  valley. 

Some  of  the  most  completely  equipped  bathing  resorts  to 
be  found  in  the  United  States  are  located  upon  the  shores  of 
the  great  Salt  Lake,  within  easy  distance  of  Ogden.  Among 
the  most  popular  of  these  is  Lake  Park,  which  is  visited  during 
the  bathing  season  by  residents  from  all  parts  of  the  world. 

Eight  miles  north  of  the  city  are  the  celebrated  Hot  Springs, 
rising  at  the  base  of  the  Wasatch  mountains.  The  waters 
have  a  temperature  of  131  degrees  Fahrenheit,  and  possess 


the  winters  genial,  and  the  summers  exempt  from  the  exces- 
sive heat  characteristic  of  this  season  further  east  and  further 
west. 

As  a  business  center  there  is  little  left  to  be  desired,  so  hap- 
pily blended  are  the  conditions  promotive  of  success  in  the 
various  walks  of  mercantile  and  productive  industries.  Com- 
plete facilities,  an  abundance  of  raw  material,  a  comprehen- 
sive system  of  railroads,  reliable  and  skilled  labor,  good  wages, 
and  other  incidents  essential  to  economic  production  make  the 
city  desirable  for  the  location  of  manufacturing  plants.  The 


Photo,  by  Newcomb  Bros. 


OGDEN  CITY  HALL. 


remedial  qualities  of  the  highest  order.  Salt,  iron,  nitre,  mag- 
nesia, and  soda  are  present  in  strong  solution.  They  flow 
upward  of  156,000  gallons  every  twenty-four  hours,  and  each 
gallon  contains  about  300  grains  solid  matter.  The  improve- 
ments located  here  consist  of  a  bath  house  with  capacity 
to  accommodate  from  three  to  four  hundred  patrons.  The 
main  pool  is  166x204  feet  in  dimensions;  there  is  also  a  private 
pool  commodious  and  convenient  for  ladies,  and  individual 
bathing  apartments  for  subscribing  patrons.  A  fine  hotel  is 
enriched  in  the  grounds  proper,  affording  genteel  and  and  con- 
venient accommodations  to  guests,  and  many  distinct  features 
of  excellence,  such  as  drives,  etc.,  are  present  in  all  directions. 
CLIMATE.  The  delicious  climate  for  which  Utah  is  noted 
is  a  part  of  the  daily  life  at  Ogden.  Pulmonary  diseases  are 
unknown  and  those  suffering  from  their  presence  are  almost 
immediately  relieved,  and  in  a  majority  of  instances  perma- 
nently cured.  Humidity  in  the  atmosphere  is  never  percepti- 
ble; the  weather  is  equable,  extremes  being  scarcely  known; 


banking  capital  is  commensurate  with  the  needs  of  the  service, 
and  is  managed  with  a  degree  of  ability  that  enlists  universal 
commendation.  Public  improvements  are  constantly  being 
made.  Trade  never  languishes.  The  press  is  aggressively 
enterprising,  society  progressive,  the  hotels  and  places  of 
public  resort  numerous  and  desirable.  Taxes  are  nominal,  and 
the  government  of  the  city  is  well  administered.  Wholesome 
police  regulations  are  enforced  as  the  statistics  of  crime  dem- 
onstrate. The  learned  professions  stand  high.  The  sciences 
of  law  and  medicine  may  boast  of  talent  and  skill,  while  the 
clergy  is  represented  by  men  of  learning  and  eloquence.  In 
short,  very  little  seems  to  be  necessary  to  the  rapid  attainment 
of  a  position  of  prominence  and  prosperity  little  short  of  per- 
fection, 

THE  CITY  GOVERNMENT.  The  affairs  of  the  city  are  under 
the  direction  of  a  mayor  and  subordinate  officers,  supplemented 
by  a  common  council  composed  of  ten  members,  or  two  mem- 
bers from  each  of  the  five  wards.  The  city  also  maintains  a 


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police  and  fire  depart- 
ment, supplied  with  all 
requisite  equipments  and 
appliances  essential  to  a 
successful  administration 
of  the  affairs  committed 
to  the  respective  custody 
of  each.  The  matters  of 
sewerage,  water  works, 
the  schools,  public  parks, 
libraries,  street  railways. 
and  other  adjuncts  of  a 
well-regulated  munici- 
pality, arc  in  competent 
hands,  and  the  several 
duties  are  so  discharged 
as  to  merit  public  ap- 
proval. During  the  past 
year  a  substantial  ad- 
vance has  been  made  in 
every  department  within 
the  jurisdiction  of  the 
city  overnment.  Pave- 
ments have  been  made, 
streets  and  avenues  laid 
out  and  prepared  for  ser- 
vice; provision  for  the 
support  of  the  schools 
has  •  been  perfected; 
many  miles  of  electric 
railway,  costing  nearly 
one  million  of  dollars, 
have  been  put  in  o|«-ta 
tion,  and  a  vast  number 
of  permanent  improve- 
ments of  a  miscellaneous 


. 


<>l:n. IN  \l.  HI  SHIN  N.  ,v   r.  I..  I'd..  Hv  \V.  \V.  Kitr.  AKCHM 


character  been    inaugur- 
ated  ami  completed. 

Tur  c'm  SCHOOLS. 
The  residents  and  tax- 
payers of  i  (gden  those 
indeed  who  not  only  bear 
the  heat  and  burden  of 
the  battle,  but  those  also 
who  participate  in  and 
IICIH 'lit  bv  the  victory,  so 
to  speak,  take  espe<  ial 
pride  in  the  schools  and 
educational  facilities  pro- 
vided for  the  youth. 
llu  -vstem  which  obtains 
there  is  simple,  reliable. 
v<  and  most  bene- 
ticial;  its  management 
liberal,  enterprising  and 
productive  of  results  ad- 
vantageous to  the  pupils 
and  to  the  public.  I'ntil 
according  to  an 
author  on  the  subject,  the 
schools  were  maintained 
partly  by  subscription 
and  partly  by  taxation. 
In  the  last  named  yi-ai. 
however,  the  free  school 
system  was  adopted,  and 
lias  met  with  a  very  pro- 
nouncrd  -n,  c  ess.  Their 
gradation  and  equipment 
have  since  been  perfec- 
ted, and  they  now  occu- 
py an  enviable  position 
and  reputation.  School*  twenty-five  in  number,  are  located 
in  the  various  wards,  in  addition  to  a  high  school,  and  com- 
petent teachers  have  been  emploved  who  devote  their  entire 
time  and  attention  to  the  cause.  The  branches  taught  em- 
brace all  degrees,  from  primary  to  classical  and  advanced,  and 


Illlill    S<    IKKII.    Ill    II    I. IN- 

mo  IT  W.  W.  Kir*.  An 


N  n»:  r 


Min,,  i    \MI  ,«•>  i;\  ,.i  ii.ms,, 
HT  W.  W.  Pint.  Ai 


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thoroughness  in  each  inferior  grade  is  made  a  condition 
precedent  to  advancement.  The  attendance  for  1890  is  stated 
to  have  been  in  the  neighborhood  of  twenty-two  hundred. 
That  for  the  following  year  was  measurably  greater.  In  the 
latter  year  $100,000  worth  of  bonds  were  voted  for  and  carried, 
with  the  proceeds  of  which  larger  and  more  conveniently 
appointed  school  houses  will  be  erected,  and  the  curriculum 
in  each  will  be  improved. 

The  private  schools  available  are  not  less  important  factors 
in  the  cause  of  education.  They  are  of  the  highest  order  of 
merit,  are  admirably  conducted  and  numerously  patronized. 


priest  and  poet  for  nearly  nineteen  centuries,  and  each  suc- 
ceeding year  has  witnessed  its  adoption  and  practice  by 
increasing  numbers.  Almost  every  creed  and  sect  is  located  in 
Ogden,  including  the  Episcopalians,  Roman  Catholic,  Presby- 
terian, Congregational,  Methodist,  Baptist  and  Mormon,  and 
all  of  these  report  steady  additions  to  their  respective  rosters 
of  membership.  The  houses  of  worship  are  commodious  and 
convenient,  and  the  improvements  completed  within  a  com- 
paratively brief  period  are  notable,  and  embrace  the  Presby- 
terian church,  erected  at  a  cost  of  $35,000;  the  Baptist  church, 
erected  at  a  cost  of  $10,000;  Methodist  Episcopal  church,  cost- 


BESIDENCE  OF  COL.  PEBCIVAL  J.  BABBATT.   PHOTO  BY  NEWOOMB  BEOS. 


Among  these  are  the  Ogden  Military  Academy,  opened  Octo- 
ber 1,  1889,  near  Five  Points.  An  able  corps  of  teachers  is 
employed,  and  the  course  of  study  is  designed  to  fit  students 
for  college.  The  New  West  Academy,  established  in  1883, 
employes  five  or  more  teachers,  while  the  range  of  studies  is 
from  primary  to  collegiate.  Also  the  Sacred  Heart  Academy, 
Congregational  Academy,  Utah  University,  Weber  Stake  Aca- 
demy and  a  number  of  others,  each  of  superior  merit.  The 
enrollment  is  large  and  the  average  daily  attendance  corre- 
>|i(ni(liiigly  gratifying  as  to  numbers. 

The  schools  in  their  entirety,  both  city  and  private,  have 
earned  for  themselves  a  name  for  effectiveness,  at  home  and 
abmad,  which  will  be  the  pride  of  citizens  to  uphold  when 
those  who  are  now  engaged  in  the  work  will  have  long  passed 
from  the  stage  of  action. 

Tnu'CiTY  CHURCHES.  Like  a  heavenly  vision  the 
liL'ln  «»l  cftristianity  sheds  its  beneficent  rays  upon  all  orders 
;in«l  conditions  of  the  human  family.  Time  cannot  mar  its 
brilliancy,  nor  can  its  progress  be  limited  or  restrained.  The 
Go  |n-l  of  the  Divine  Nazarene  who,  far  down  in  the  vale  of 
liallikr,  ^pukc  as  never  man  spake,  has  been  the  theme  of 


ing  $50,000;  Episcopal  church,  $10,000;  Congregational  church 
$7,000.  The  Roman  Catholic  society  is  now  building  a  church 
edifice  that,  when  completed  ready  for  occupation,  will  repre- 
sent an  outlay  of  between  sixty  and  seventy-five  thousand 
dollars. 

A  statistical  table  recently  published  shows  that  there  are 
seven  religious  denominations  domiciled  in  Ogden,  owning  prop- 
erty estimated  at  $465, 000  in  value,  and  possessing  a  total  mem- 
bership of  1890.  The  Mormon  church  owns  property  assessed 
at  $36,000,  and  has  a  very  large  following. 

THE  CITY  BANKS.  Ogden  is  supplied  with  very  complete 
and  admirably  conducted  banking  facilities.  The  city  now  has 
eight  banks  with  a  total  capital  of  more  than  one  million  dol. 
lars,  and  totals  of  surplus  and  undivided  profits  aggregating 
nearly  one-half  that  amount.  All  of  them  are  reliable  in  the 
highest  degree  and  their  clearings  frequently  reach  five  hun- 
dred thousand  dollars  per  week.  They  are  intimately  associ- 
ated with  the  mercantile,  productive  and  manufacturing  interests 
of  the  city,  and  valuable  and  powerful  allies  in  the  building 
up  and  extending  of  every  deserving  enterprise. 


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been  so  healthy 
grown    so    fast 


Safety  deposit  vaults,  provided  with  substantial  and  secure 
facilities  for  the  storage  of  valuables,  are  also  available. 

WHOLESALE  AND  JOBBING  TRADE.  The  unsurpassed  loca- 
tion of  Ogden  as  a  distributing  point  is  nowhere  more  plainly 
demonstrated  than  in  the  magnitude  of  her  wholesale  and  job- 
bing trade.  Quoting  from  a  late  issue  of  the  Joarnal  of  Com- 
merce: "The  demand  for  supplies  of  various  kinds  from 
surrounding  towns  has 
and 
that 

these  demands  have 
been  made  on  almost 
every  leading  mer- 
chant in  the  city  for  job 
lots.  And  in  this  way 
nearly  every  promi- 
nent dealer  has  been 
led  into  doing  some 
wholesale  business  in 
connection  with  his 
retail  transactions" 
The  same  authoriu 
announces  that  on 
January  1,  1K91,  there 
were  eight  houses  in 
Ogden  doing  a  jobbing 
trade  at  the  rate  of 
$7.181,049  the  year. 
( )f  these,  two  sold  at 
the  rate  of  $7.50,000 
per  year;  six  al  the 
rate  of  $300,000  and 
over,  and  the  balance 

at  lesser  rates.  Later  advices  indicate  that  the  city's  jobbing 
trade  is  nearly  $9,000.000,  Conducted  by  about  one  hundred 
houses,  each  of  which  has  :•"  annual  trade  of  $90,000,  the  .m-.i 
covered  by  the  trade  comprising  Utah,  Wyoming,  Colorado, 
Kansas,  Nebraska,  Nevada,  Montana  and  Idaho. 

The  retail  trade  is  flourish- 
ing, and  each  year  witnc 
steady  and  permanent  improve- 
ment in  all  its  lines. 

The  Tcoplc's  Life  Associa- 
tion of  Utah,  organized  during 
the  present  year,  for  the  mutual 
tit  of  members,  is  in  active 
operation. 

liu    CMAMBEK 

MERGE.  The  necessity  of  com- 
bined effort  for  the  improve- 
ment of  the  city  from  an 
industrial  standpoint,  as  also 
for  the  extension  of  it-,  mihicm  e 
as  a  commercial  metropolis, 
gave  birth  to  the  Chamber  of 
Commerce  of  the  city  of  Ogden. 
And  although  it*  organ 
isofrecent  date,  the  gentlemen 
who  compose  its  memlx  • 

by  their   rideliU    to   the  objects  for   which  the  ASM*  utmn  w.is 
created,  have  rcvilved  it   into  a  powerful   fa<  tor.     Tli< 
present  position  is  largely  due  to  the  unremitting  and  eft' 
work  of  members,  ami  many  of  the  new  cotiimcp  i.il  .mil  imliis 
trial   establishment^   »hnh   h.ive  located   in  I  >gden.  ha\i 
induced   to   make   the  venture  through  their  int)iien<  e.     The 
officers  and  influential  member*  of  the  organisation  are  leading 
and  influential   citizens,   men  of   wealth,  influence  and   posi- 


RESIDENCE  OF  WM.  DRIVER.    PHOTO  BY  NIWOOMB  HBOS. 


IIKH1DKNC1  OP  MAYOR  W.  II.  TURNER.    Pnoro.  BT  NBWOOMB  Bion. 


tion;  the  .class  of  men  with  whose  aid  and  encouragement  no 
great  undertaking  ever  lapses. 

The  Produce  Exchange  and   Real  Estate  Exchange,  the 
objects  of  both  of  which  arc   explained  in  their   rcspt 
titles,  are  equally  important  in  their  several  fields  of  endeavor, 
and  form  a  combination  advantageous  to  the  city  in  all  its 
diverse  relations. 

THE  CITY  MAM  - 
FACTTiu  us.  The  im- 
portance of  Ogden  as 
a  manufacturing  city- 
is  toopotcntto  require 
elaboration.  Indeed, 
those  even  indifferent- 
ly acquainted  with  the 
subject  concede  that 
the  city  is  destined  to 
become  one  of  the 
greatest  industrial 
centers  in  the  West. 
All  that  seems  neces- 
sary to  be  done  to 
hasten  the  desirable 
consummation  is  to 
direct  the  attention 
of  capitalists  and 
artisans  to  the  sup- 
erior locality  and  in- 
finite resources  to  be 
utilized  in  the  behalf 
indicated.  The  local 
supply  of  raw  material 
is  unlimited,  fuel  is 

cheap,  means  of  carriage  convenient,  and  accessibility  to  the 
markets  of  the  world  unrivaled.     The  very  large  numi 
manufacturing    plants   now   operated  in    the    city  limits   ate 
daily  growing   in  magnitude  and  importance,  and  the  number 
isannually  increasing.     Tlv  total  cost  of  manufacturing  a  ton 

of  iron,  for  example,  i- 
$13.00,  it  costing  just  double 
that  figure  to  lay  it  down  in 
Ogden  from  Birmingham,  Ala.. 
to  say  nothing  of  the  advantages 
accruing  from  the  working  of 
home  mines.  The  vicimtv  oi 
Ogden  also  furnishes  abun- 
dant material  for  the  manufac- 
ture of  glass.  Sand  of  the 
proper  i  onsistcncv  for  this 
purpose  costs  from  scventy- 
ints  to  one  dollar  p<  r 
yard,  and  i  o.d  liom  one  to 
three  dollars  per  ton.  In  tins 
connection  it  may  be  stated 
that  negotiations  are  now 
pending  between  the  Ogden 
Chamber  of  Commerce  and 
S  ork  i  .ipitalists  for  the 

lo<  ation  of  glassworks  in  the  former  cit\.     The    I 'tali    < '.in- 
ning Company   funii  lustve  proof  in    the    premises. 
It  was  organ  i  red  in  1«5K),  with  a  •  apital   of   $.M  n  1,1  • « i ;  but   the 
.    of   ti.ide   has  been  SO  rapid  and    profitable   that   the 
i  oinpanv  has  been   i  (impelled    to     add    \ei\    m.iti  nallv  to   its 
fai  iltties    and    within  the   ensuing   two   or    r  -    the 
•Hi  which  improveii»                                made  will 
be  cntircly.dcvotcd  to  buildings  for  the  a«  ommodation  of  the 


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business.  Another  addition  to  the  industrial  plants  lately 
located  is  the  Hall  &  Brown  Wood  Working  Machine  Com- 
pany, of  St.  Louis.  The  Chamber  of  Commerce  was  instru- 
mental in  securing  this  valuable  acquisition,  and  when  in  full 
operation  the  business  will  require  the  services  of  several  hun- 
dred experienced  and  accomplished  mechanics,  beside  a 
numerous  following  of  subordinates  and  clerks. 

An  enumeration  of  the  lines  of  productive  industry  that 
could  be  located  at  Ogden  with  profit  to  "all  concerned"  would 
be  a  difficult  task.  In  addition  to  those  already  established 
the  following  may  be  designated:  The  manufacture  of  iron  ore 
into  pig  iron,  and  that  of  pig  iron  into  wrought  iron  and  steel; 
foundries,  blast  furnaces,  stoves,  barb  wire,  car  wheels,  leather 
and  morocco,  boots  and  shoes,  saddlery  and  harness;  sash,  doors 
and  blinds ;  hats  and  caps,  cloths  and  flannels,  fruit  boxes,  canned 
meats,  soaps,  glycerine,  candles,  etc.,  etc.,  and  the  thousand  and 
one  commodities  used  in  daily  consumption.  All  these  and  more 
are  urgently  needed.  To  the  question  "What  is  the  extent  of 
the  market?"  the  reply 
is  made:  Ogden  com- 
mands a  section  of 
the  country  not  sup- 
plied by  San  Fran- 
cisco and  Portland  on 
the  west,  or  by  Den- 
ver, Kansas  City  and 
Chicago  at  the  east. 
The  facilities,  trans- 
portation, resources, 
etc.,  of  Ogden  being 
unlimited,  the  city 
offers  every  induce- 
ment to  establish- 
ments of  this  charac- 
ter, and  the  openings 
awaiting  preemption 
are  as  promising  as 
they  are  desirable. 
The  capitalist  desir- 
ous of  investment, 
the  mechanic  of  em- 
ploying skill,  or  the 
laborer  ambitious  'of 
securing  good  wages 
and  cozy  homes  will 
be  benefited  by  making  an  investigation. 

RAILROADS.  As  already  stated,  Ogden  possesses  direct 
communication  with  all  parts  of  the  United  States,  in  this 
respect  occupying  a  position  at  once  commanding  and  unap- 
proachable. The  city  has  seven  distinct  lines  of  railway  con- 
tributing to  her  progress  and  wealth.  Three  of  these  are 
trunk  lines  and  four  branch  roads.  New  York,  Chicago  and 
other  eastern  points  are  reached  by  the  Union  Pacific,  also 
points  in  Oregon  and  Washington;  Montana  and  Wyoming 
by  the  Utah  &  Northern;  California  by  the  Southern  Pacific; 
Eastern  Utah  and  Colorado  by  the  Rio  Grande  Western  and 
Denver  &  Rio  Grande;  Southern  Utah  by  the  Utah  Central 
and  its  branches.  The  total  mileage  of  railroads  having  their 
termini  at  Ogden  approximates  five  thousand  miles. 

IVm.ir  lJi-ii.i)iN(;s.  Ogden  is  already  noted  for  the  num- 
ber and  value  of  its  public  buildings.  These  embrace  the 
Grand  Opera  House,  which  cost  §150,000,  exclusive  of  the 
grounds;  the  building  of  the  Utah  Loan  &  Trust  Company, 
costing  a  similar  amount;  the  Reed  hotel  building,  represent- 
ing a  total  outlay  of  §206,000;  the  Utah  and  Woodmansee 
block,  $75,0000;  the  Boyle  block,  §50,000;  Wright  block,  §40,- 
000;  Union  depot  over  §400,000,  and  3  number  of  others, 


Within  the  two  years  last  past  more  than  three  millions  of 
dollars  have  been  expended  in  buildings.  Eighty-six  business 
blocks  and  stores  have  been  erected,  at  a  cost  of  §656,895; 
eight  hundred  and  twenty-three  residences,  at  a  cost  of  §1,113,- 
314;  the  railroad  companies  having  expended  §436,200;  and 
churches  and  school  houses  §320,000.  Comment  would  be 
superfluous. 

PRIVATE  RESIDENCES.  The  citizens  of  Ogden  have  erected 
private  residences  which,  in  nearly  every  instance,  are  the 
homes  of  luxury,  refinement,  and  attractive  surroundings.  The 
material  employed  is  of  the  best  quality,  the  structures  are 
architecturally  handsome,  and  many  imposing  and  costly.  The 
interior  decoration,  furnishings  and  conveniences  are  both 
elegant  and  adaptive,  and  the  equal  in  all  respects  to  those  of 
a  similar  character  in  the  more  populous  and  pretentious  cities 
of  the  east  and  west. 

Society  has  passed  the  transition  period,  and  is  composed 
of  educated  and  refined  men  and  women.  Secret  societies  also 

flourish,  being  com- 
posed of  Masonic, 
Odd  Fellows,  Knights 
of  Pythias,  Ancient 
Order  of  United 
Workmen,  Sons  of 
St.  George,  Forresters, 
P.O.  S.  of  A.,  National 
Union,  Brotherhood 
of  Locomotive  Engin- 
eers, Brotherhood  of 
Firemen  and  Order 
of  Railway  Conduc- 
tors; thirteen  lodges 
in  all,  holding  regular 
sessions  in  splendidly 
equipped  and  cen- 
trally located  quar- 
ters. 

REAL  ESTATE. 
The  increase  in  val- 
ue of  real  estate  in 
Ogden,  during  the 
year  1891,  was  sub- 
stantial and  perma- 
nent. The  aggregate 
of  sales  during  the 

same  period  amounted  to  about  ten  millions  of  dollars,  show- 
ing a  marked  increase.  This  was  not  the  result  of  any  special 
"boom,"  though  due  in  a  measure  to  investments  made  by 
new-comers.  A  significant  feature  of  transactions  in  realty'  is 
the  limited  number  of  mortgages  on  file,  and  the  further  fact 
there  are  very  few,  if  any,  foreclosures.  Title  to  Weber 
County  lands  was  originally  derived  from  the  United  States; 
the  city  lands  being  patented  by  the  Mayor  of  Ogden  under 
the  "Town-site  Act,"  owners  obtained  title  from  the  mayor, 
and  in  the  quarter  of  a  century  during  which  such  action 
has  been  had,  no  question  has  ever  been  raised,  involving  titles 
thus  obtained,  legally  or  equitably. 

THE  PRESS.  The  press  of  Ogden  has  ever  fulfilled  its 
special  province  as  the  formulator  of  public  opinion  and  the 
conservator  of  public  morality  and  private  rights.  The  Stand- 
ard, a  daily  and  weekly,  republican  in  politics,  is  conceded  to 
be  one  of  the  leading  puclications  in  the  Territory.  It  is  con- 
ducted in  a  manner  to  edify  and  instruct,  upon  the  most  liberal 
plane,  and  according  to  methods  deserving  of  emulative  imi- 
tation. The  news  of  the  day  is  ably  presented;  the  issues  of 
parties  equitably  treated  and  devoid  of  personalities,  while  its 
make-up  and  appearance  is  so  attractive  as  to  make  it  a  pat- 


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tem  of  typographical  art.  The  Standard  meets  with  substan- 
tial support  from  a  large  and  discriminating  constituency,  and 
is  growing  steadily  in  circulation  and  influence.  The  \\',-<t,-nt 
Knight,  the  organ  of  the  Knights  of  Pythias,  and  several  other 
weeklies  and  monthlies,  are  also  issued  in  the  city,  and  furnish 
reliable  intelligence  on  subjects  to  the  discussion  of  which  they 
are  severally  devoted. 

THK  1-t  T  KK.  I'ntil  recently  Ogden  has  not  been  regarded 
as  specially  a  mining  city.  But  the  opening  of  the  La  Plata 
mining  district,  and  the  almost  daily  discoveries  of  new  and 


valuable  ledges  of  ore,  promise  so  much  that  the  liveliest  hopes 
arc  entertained  of  Ogden  becoming  a  mining  center  of  \  cry 
considerable  importance  in  the  near  future.  Thus  is  an  addi- 
tional source  of  rapid  growth  and  development  is  offered  to  a 
city  the  surroundings,  resources,  of  which—  present  and  ad- 
vanced— make  certain  a  future  wherein  the  arts,  sciences,  and 
material  interests  will  be  utilized  successfully,  and  the  pro- 
>f  the  city  and  her  people  be  as  substantial  r^nd  rich  with 
blessings,  as  it  hitherto  has  been  wonderful. 


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MANUFACTURES   IN   UTAH. 


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Utah  ie  situated  in  the  center  of  the  States  and  Territories 
west  of  the  Missouri  river,  and  has  the  advantage  of  being 
within  easy  reach  for  manufactured  goods  of  the  markets  of 
Nevada,  Idaho,  eastern  Oregon,  Wyoming,  Colorado  and  Mon- 
tana, New  Mexico  and  Arizona.  It  is  a  certainty  that 
manufacturers  in  Utah  can  depend  on  a  market  for  their  goods 
to  a  population  of  about  two  millions,  and  more  than  that 
amount  in  some  manufactures.  The  population  of  newly  set- 
tled countries  has  not  had  the  time  for  more  than  the  accumu- 
lation of  labor  to  provide  themselves  with  homes  and  a  few  of 
the  comforts  of  life,  and  the  great  wealth  that  is  lying  in  the 
undeveloped  resources  of  Utah  may  be  said  to  be  untouched 
for  the  want  of  capital.  It  may  be  a  work  of  time  for  Utah  to 
accumulate  enough  of  capital  to  partly  manufacture  for  her 
people,  leaving  it  open  for  capital  to  invest  here  at  vast  profits 
and  quick  returns.  In  Pittsburgh  the  manufacturer  of  iron 
is  content  with  one  to  two  dollars  a  ton  profit,  while  in  Utah 
iron  can  be  manufactured  for  817  per  ton,  and  the  lowest  price 
for  the  poorest  pig  iron  now  brought  here  is  827  per  ton,  leav- 
ing a  clear  profit  of  $10  per  ton.  In  the  manufacture  of  win- 
dow glass,  good  glass  sand  can  be  had  at  an  expense 
of  hauling,  limestone  the  same,  plenty  of  fire  clay,  and  soda 
from  86  to  810  per  ton.  Glass  can  be  manufactured  here  in 
Utah  at  the  same  price  as  in  the  East,  with  the  advantage  to 
the  manufacturer  that  it  can  be  sold  for  twenty-five  per  cent, 
more,  or  the  expense  of  freighting  it  here. 

Utah  produces  double  the  products  of  the  farm  and  range 
that  she  consumes,  therefore  the  price  of  living  is  cheap,  labor 
reasonable,  and  the  present  agricultural  products  of  Utah 
would  support  double  her  present  population.  Manufacturing 
would  benefit  the  farmer  in  that  he  would  find  a  market  for 
his  crop,  at  home,  instead  of  having  to  freight  it  1000  miles  to 
find  sale  for  his  surplus. 

There  is  a.  belt  of  coal  running  from  the  north  of  Utah  to 
Castle  Gate,  in  Emery  county,  and  northern  Utah  has  plenty 
of  cheap  fuel  for  manufacturing,  besides  natural  gas  that  has 
been  found  on  the  borders  of  the  Salt  Lake. 

Utah  being  mountainous,  all  her  rivers  and  creeks  have  a 
fall  of  from  2,000  to  6,000  feet,  and  water  power  can  be  obtained 
in  the  distance  of  a  mile  on  those  rivers  at  a  fall  of  100  to  500 
feet,  generating  a.  power  on  same  of  100  horse,  and  on  the 
largest  of  from  4,000  to  8,000  horse  power. 

Utah  produces  gold,  silver,  lead,  copper, iron,  coal,  clays  of 
numerous  kinds,  wool,  hides,  etc.,  and  all  the  products  of  farm- 
range  and  dairy  natural  to  same  latitude;  has  a  delightful  cli- 
mate, and  there  is  not  over  one  month  in  the  year  that  outdoor 
work  has  to  be  discontinued. 

Manufacturers  can  see  the  advantages  of  Utah,  where  with 
the  raw  material  cheaper  than  in  the  Eastern  States,  labor  at 
about  the  same  price  and  a  market  of  2,000,000  people  that  at 
present  pay  a  tariff  of  from  one  to  three  thousand  miles  freight 
on  their  goods,  because  all  our  manufactured  goods,  with  very 
little  exception,  has  to  be  shipped  here.  We  ship  in  immense 
quantities  of  stoves,  cast  and  bar  iron,  while  we  have  the  ore 
and  coal  to  manufacture  cheaper  ourselves.  We  ship  out  our 
gold,  silver,  lead  and  copper  ore  for  the  want  of  proper  smelting 
and  reduction  work.  We  ship  the  bulk  of  our  hides  and  wool 
East,  and  import  our  boots,  shoes  and  woolen  goods  because 
we  have  not  enough  of  tanneries  or  woolen  mills,  and  more 
could  be  enumerated;  in  fact,  we  imported  glazed  pipe  for 
draining  our  largest  cities,  when  we  had  the  material  close  by 
to  have  made  far  better  pipe.  The  fairest  field  in  the  world 
for  manufacturers  is  Utah.  V.  D.  JONES. 


COREY  BROS.  &  CO. 

Next  to  the  government,  railroads  are  the  largest  institution 
in  the  world.  Performing  as  they  do  a  vital  function  in  the 
affairs  of  men,  the  greatest  importance  attaches  to  their  proper 
and  substantial  construction  to  insure  safety  and  speed  in  the 
transportation  of  passengers  or  freight.  These  desiderata  are 
intrusted  to  the  skill  and  fidelity  of  the  contractor  to  secure. 
He  must  be  a  man  of  superior  ability  and  unerring  judgment, 
as  also  perfectly  familiar  with  the  details  of  the  work,  possess- 
ing a  long  and  varied  experience,  and  able  to  undertake  and 
manage  any  department  of  the  business.  Enjoying  a  reputation 
based  upon  the  intimate  familiarity  of  members  of  the  firm 
with  every  branch  of  this  intricate  art,  Corey  Bros.  &  Co.,  of 


2432  Washinigton  avenue,  are  well  known  as  among  the  most 
influential  and  extensive  railway  contracting  companies  west 
of  the  Missouri  river.  There  is  scarcely  a  road  traversing  the 
western  country  that  has  not  entrusted  the  construction  of 
some  portion  of  its  line  to  this  company.  Since  the  business 
was  established  in  1881,  the  firm  has  built  section  after  section 
of  road-bed  and  track  on  the  lines  of  the  Oregon  short-line, 
Northern  Pacific,  Canadian  Pacific,  Union  Pacific  in  Washing- 
ton and  Idaho,  also  on  the  Idaho  branch  of  the  Union  Pacific, 
the  Chicago  &  Northwestern,  and  Burlington  &  Missouri  in 
Wyoming,  on  the  Colorado  Midland,  Hio  Grande  Junction  and 
Rio  Grande  Western,  aggregating  hundreds  of  miles  that  have 
stood  the  test  of  the  most  exacting  service.  The  firm  is  now 
employed  in  the  construction  of  forty  miles  of  the  Bear  river 
canal,  in  the  prosecution  of  which  work  a  force  of  two  thousand 
men  is  employed — indeed,  nearly  that  number  of  men  have  been 
constantly  in  the  firm's  employ  for  the  past  ten  years.  The 
business  for  that  time  aggregates  over  $10,000,000. 

The  firm  was  originally  made  up  of  W.  W.,  C.  J.  and  A.  B. 
Corey,  three  brothers  of  an  extended  experience  in  the  business, 
but  in  1887  Messrs.  E.  O.  and  W.  H.  Wattis  were  admitted  as 
members,  since  when,  operations  have  been  conducted  under 
the  firm  name  of  Corey  Bros.  &  Co. 

Through  years  of  devotion  to  their  work,  each  of  these  gen- 
tlemen has  become  practical  and  proficient  in  the  business. 
Their  untiring  energy  and  indomitable  perseverance,  supple- 
mented by  a  natural  ability  of  a  high  order  for  directing  and 
engineering  work  on  a  large  scale,  have  especially  fitted  them 
for  the  services  to  which  they  devote  their  energies,  and  gained 
for  them  the  confidence,  esteem  and  good  opinion  of  railway 
projectors  throughout  the  country. 

They  are  now  making  preparation  to  prosecute  their  work  on 
an  even  greater  scale;  are  provided  with  an  outfit,  one  of  the 
largest  and  most  complete  of  any  firm  in  the  country  similarly 
engaged,  and  are  prepared  to  execute  contracts  expeditiously 
and  upon  terms  proportioned  to  the  value  of  the  services 
rendered. 


THE  HENDERSHOT  ABSTRACT  OFFICE. 

There  is  no  feature  entering  into  real  estate  transactions  of 
more  vital  importance  to  all  parties  concerned,  than  a  perfect 
title.  Property  holders  cannot  sell  their  property  without  a 
perfect  abstract  showing  its  history  from  the  time  it  was  first 
obtained  from  the  government,  and  prospective  purchasers 
will  not  buy  unless  such  authentic  record  is  furnished.  It  is 
of  equal  importance  to  the  intermediate  agent  who  seeks  to 
effect  the  transfer.  If  the  contracting  parties  cannot  come  to 
terms  his  interest  in  the  deal  is  lost,  and  in  every  instance  the 
services  of  the  abstractor  must  be  obtained  to  examine  and 
pass  upon  the  title. 

The  Hendershot  Abstract  Company,  located  at  2414  Wash- 
ington avenue,  is  no  doubt  the  leading  abstract  concern  in 
Weber  county.  Their  books  are  complete  and  accurate,  and 
contain  a  full  record  of  every  piece  of  property  in  the  county  up 
to  date.  Each  of  the  members  of  the  firm,  F.  J.  Hendershot, 
C.  A.  Hendershot  and  J.  C.  Hendershot,  are  men  who  have 
devoted  themselves  for  years  to  the  business  of  searching  rec- 
ords, examining  titles,  issuing  deeds  of  conveyance,  etc.  Every 
new  addition  to  the  city  is  immediately  entered  upon  the  books 
of  the  company/and  applications  for  abstracts  are  attended  to 
promptly. 

The  company  was  organized  in  March,  1890,  and  is  already 
doing  a  remarkably  large  business,  which  shows  the  com- 
petency and  reliability  of  the  members,  as  well  as  the  satisfac- 
tory and  meritorious  work  they  are  doing. 

The  Hendershot  Abstract  Company  are  the  only  firm  whose 
abstract  shows  a  plat  of  every  piece  of  land  transferred.  The 
intricate  courses  found  in  the  surveys  of  Ogden,  and  of  Weber 
county,  make  these  plats  an  absolute  necessity  to  the  party 
who  has  once  obtained  an  abstract  upon  this  plan. 


OGDEN  ABSTRACT  COMPANY. 

When  investors  are  seeking  for  investments  in  real  estate  in 
any  city  or  town,  and  eventually  purchase,  the  next  important 
move  to  make  is  to  secure  a  reliable  firm  to  examine  the  title, 
and  to  make  a  deed  of  conveyance  of  the  same,  so  that  they 
may  feel  well  assured  that  when  it  is  done  it  will  be  well  and 
thoroughly  done.  One  of  the  most  reliable  firms  engaged  in 
this  line  is  the  Ogden  Abstract  Company.  It  was  incorporated 


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in  1883,  and  is  now  doing  one  of  the  largest  lines  of  business  of 
any  company  in  the  county,  in  searching  records  and  furnish- 
ing abstracts  of  title  to  land,  as  a  steady  application  to  the 
wants  of  patrons,  thorough  acquaintance  with  the  city  and 
county,  and  a  complete  line  of  abstracts,  enable  them  to  ac- 
commodate all  applicants  with  promptness.  It  is  safe  to  say 
that  hundreds  of  people  investing  in  Ogden  realty  are  not  per- 
sonally acquainted  with  any  of  its  conveyancers.  To  such  it 
can  be  said  '•yon  will  make  no  mistake  in  committing  your  busi- 
ness to  the  Ugden  Ab- 
stract Company,"  which 
is  thoroughly  responsible 
for  all  its  acts,  officially  or 
otherwise.  The  company 
owns  as  complete  a  set  of 
abstract  books  as  are  to 
be  found  in  the  county, 
kept  fully  written  up  and 
compared,  containing  a 
chain  of  title  to  all  tracts 
<>f  land  in  Weber  county, 
including  all  the  latest 
divisions  and  subdivi- 
sions. The  company  keeps 
in  its  employ  a  full  corps 
of  expert  abstract  men, 
working  continuously, 
making  abstracts,  writing 
np  deeds,  mortgages. 
bonds,  etc.,  to  be  recorded 
with  the  register  of  deeds. 
The  company  is  com- 
posed of  the  following- 
named  gentlemen:  C.  C' 
Kicbarus,  president;  R. 
U'lbinson,  vice-president; 
\V.  I;.  Swan,  secretary; 
Daniel  I  lamer,  treasurer, 
and  manager.  They  have 
large  and  commodious 
office  rooms  in  the  First 
National  bank  building, 
corner  of  Twenty-fourth 
street  and  Washington 
arenne,  and  any  one  de- 
siring to  have  any  busi- 
ness transacted  in  their 
line  will  do  well  by  calling 
on  them,  with  the  full 
assurance  that  they  will 
receive  courteous  and 
kind  attention,  and  their 
work  be  honestly  and 
faithfully  done. 


.  bjr  Nowcotnb  Bro*. 
E.  A.  REED. 


K.  A. 


The  city  of  Ogden  ha*  furnished  her  fnll  share  of  enterpris- 
ing men.  Among  them  is  Mr.  H.  A.  Keed,  founder  of  the  Reed 
hotel.  He  is  thirty-five  years  of  age,  was  born  in  I. !-!••.  Broom 
conntv,  N.  Y.,  graduated  at  Little  Academy,  and,  at  the  early 
nge  of  seventeen,  engaged  as  clerk  in  one  of  the  leading  estah- 
hhlimenU  of  that  city.  He  followed  this  occupation  for  two 
years  and  then  engaged  in  the  l>ook  and  stationery  business 
for  himself.  At  the  age  of  twenty  one  he  accepted  a  position  as 
traveling  salesman  fora  prominent  manufacturing  concern  of 
Syracuse,  New  York,  in  which  capacity  he  continue^  for  over 
a  year,  when  he  resigned  the  position  and  started  for  the 
Hlack  Hills,  Dak.  There  he  followed  ranching  for  a  year  and 
then  removed  to  Lsadville,  Colorado,  and  re-engaged  in  the 
i*M>k  bimmwM.  Not  content  with  ordinary  success,  however, 
he  again  shifted  his  occupation,  and  for  two  years  traveled 
through  Oregon  an<l  California  buying  sheep.  I  li.T-  ••••ing  no 
railroad  facilities  in  Oregon  at  that  time,  many  drawbacks  and 
difficulties  were  encountered,  bat  he  succeeded  in  returning 
with  some  fifteen  thousand  head,  disposing  of  a  portion  of  t|i>. 
herd  in  the  northern  part  of  Wyoming  and  bringing  the  balance 


on  to  Cheyenne.  While  in  the  latter  city,  he  started  the  Chey- 
enne l>'ii!i/  Leader,  now  one  of  the  prominent  journals  of  Wy- 
oming, but  sold  out  and  invested  in  the  furniture  and  carpet 
business,  there  being  a  splendid  opening  for  such  an  enterprise. 
Mr.  Reed  continued  in  that  business  for  five  years,  establishing 
a  large  and  extensive  trade  throughout  the  Territory,  and  mak- 
ing out  of  the  venture  quite  a  sum  of  money.  His  judgment 
and  business  ability  are  superior,  and  whenever  a  fair  promise 
of  building  up  a  successful  and  profitable  mercantile  enterprise 

presented  itself,  he 
never  hesitated  in 
changing  his  avoca- 
tion and  entering  new 
fields  of  labor.  To  this 
fearless  and  courage- 
ous spirit  may  be  at- 
tributed much  of  his 
success  in  life,  and 
while  most  men  can 
only  achieve  desirable 
ends  through  close  ap- 
plication to  some  par- 
ticular branch  of  in- 
dustry, the  versatile 
nature  and  varied  abil- 
ities of  others  enables 
them  to  embark  in  any 
legitimate  enterprise 
and  feel  assured  of 
abundant  success. 

^jfc    •  From  Cheyenne  Mr. 

Reed  came  direct  to 
Ogden,  where  all  his 
interests  and  efforts 
have  since  been  cen- 
tered. The  enterpris- 
ing spirit  and  thor- 
ough-going business 
qualities  he  has  exhib- 
ited, and  the  implicit 
confidence  he  places  in 
the  future  of  the  city 
and  Territory  is  clearly 
indicated  in  the  costly 
buildings  he  has  erec- 
ted, which  are  monu- 
ments of  the  city's 
growth  and  prosperity. 
Mr.  Reed  is  the  buil<li>r 
and  owner  of  the  Reed 
hotel,  one  of  the  finest 
and  most  magnificent 
structures  of  the  kind 
in  the  West.  He  also 
erected  the  Vendome 
hotel  building,  and 

owns  a  large  amount  of 

I:IH>  valuable   property   in 

different  parts  of  the  city.  In  addition  to  this  he  owns  280  acres 
of  land  along  the  Union  Pacific  track  near  the  city,  also  half 
interest  in  <>40  acres  on  the  bench  directly  north  of  Ogden. 
All  this  land  is  of  great  value,  and  as  the  city  grows,  will  be 
utilized  for  residence  purpose*.  Since  first  commencing  to 
handle  realty  in  this  city,  Mr.  Keed  has  transferred  over 
$1,000,000  worth  of  property. 

It  is  through  the  instrumentality  and  meritorious  work  of 
such  men  as  Mr.  Reed  that  <  >gden  is  what  she  is  today,  a  met- 
ropolitan center  of  the  intermonntain  region.  an<!  it  would  be, 
beyond  question  due  to  these  came  men  of  wealth,  thrift  and 
enterprise,  that  the  city  forges  ahead  still  farther  in  the  future, 
outstripping  all  competitors  in  the  race  for  supremacy. 


JUNCTION  CITY  CORNICE  WORKS. 

Among  the  induHtrie*  devoted  to  the  work  of  beautifying 
bui  IdingH,  none  have  made  more  rapid  advances  or  introduced 
a  greater  variety  of  new  novel  ideas,  than  Hume  devoted  to  I  lie 
in  inufni't ure  of  cornices,  etc.  In  the  Junction  City  Cornice 
WorkH.  located  opposite  the  oity  hall,  Ogden,  is  specially  pro- 


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vided  with  an  institution  of  this  character,  as  complete  in  all  its 
departments  and  capable  of  turning  out  as  fine  and  merito- 
rious work  as  any  concern  of  the  kind  in  the  West.  The  enter- 
prise was  first  established  seven  years  ago  by  H.  J.  Newman, 
who  has  since  been  succeeded  by  B.  P.  Newman,  Wm.  E.  New- 
man and  M.  L.  Newman  all  young  men  skilled  and  experienced 
in  the  special  lines  of  business  to  which  they  are  devoted. 
The  premises  occupied  consist  of  a  building  20x100  feet  in 
dimensions,  provided  with  every  arrangement  and  convenience 
for  the  prompt  execution  of  orders,  for  ornamental  work,  tin  roof- 
ing, and  eaves-spouting,  all  of  which  are  made  specialties. 
Tin,  copper  and  sheet  iron  work  of  every  description  is  also 


HEED  HOTEL. 

The  magnificent  caravansaries  to  be  found  in  all  large 
American  centers  of  population  are  subjects  of  universal  com- 
ment and  admiration.  The  territory  west  of  the  Missouri  river 
especially,  with  its  superb  scenery,  salubrious  climate,  exhaast- 
less  resources  and  unexcelled  railway  equipment,  furnishes  the 
greatest  field  in  the  world  for  all  classes  of  tourists  requiring 
unsurpassed  accommodations.  It  matters  not  whether  in 
search  of  nature's  wonders,  or  the  light  and  balmy  air  with  its 
signal  healing  properties,  both  are  present  to  a  matchless  de- 
gree, and  the  splendid  hotels  everywhere  open,  are  regarded 


Photo  by  Newoomb  Bros. 


REED  HOTEL. 


Thompson  &  Weigel,  Architects. 


manufactured  upon  order,  promptly  and  accurately.  A  force 
of  twelve  competent  and  experienced  assistants  is  employed, 
and  a  trade  representing  $35,000  annually,  and  extending 
throughout,  Utah,  Idaho  and  parts  of  other  adjoining  States 
and  Territories  is  supplied ;  the  natural  reward  of  enterprise,  per- 
fect familiarity  with  the  details  of  the  business,  originality  and 
elegance  of  design,  and  a  faithful  and  conscientious  perform- 
ance cf  all  work  entrusted  to  the  skill  and  judgment  of  the 
Messrs.  Newman.  They  are  courteous  and  intelligent  gentle- 
men always  prepared  to  make  estimates  and  impart  any  infor- 
mation in  reference  to  the  business,  which,  under  the  popular 
and  able  management  of  B.  P.  Newman,  is  extending  in  all 
directions. 


not  only  as  "palaces  of  pleasure,"  but  as  material  monuments 
to  the  enterprise  and  thrift  characteristic  of  western  citizens. 
The  Iteed  Hotel  of  Ogden,  Utah,  so  admirably  illustrates  the 
point  in  question,  that  one  cannot  refrain  from  giving  the  pub- 
lic a  brief  sketch  of  the  "grandest  hotel"  of  the  intennountain 
region. 

The  new  arrival,  leaving  the  depot,  passes  up  Twenty-fifth 
street  but  a  block  or  two  toward  the  central  portion  of  the  city, 
before  the  largest  and  most  substantial  buildings  open  to  view. 
Among  these  the  Reed  Hotel  stands  out  conspicuously.  The 
building  is  a  six-story  stone  and  brick  structure,  strikingly 
handsome  in  architectural  design  and  external  finish.  It  is 
located  at  the  corner  of  Washington  avenue  and  Twenty-fifth 


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street,  in  the  heart  of  the  city,  and  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of 
all  the  principal  business  houses,  places  of  amusement,  etc. 

A  favorable  impression  is  at  once  formed  upon  entering  the 
rotunda,  opening  from  Twenty-fifth  street.  The  office  tint 
attracts  the  admiring  gate.  It  is  a  model  of  its  kind,  being 
spacious,  nicely  arranged,  and  provided  with  all  conveniences 
usually  found  in  first-class  hotels.  The  finishings  of  the  ro- 
tunda and  writing  and  reading  rooms,  together  with  the  furni- 
ture of  each,  are  in  oak.  The  grand  stairway  is  broad  and 
richly  carpeted,  the  bannister,  wainscoating,  etc.,  also  being  in 
oak. 

After  viewing  the  rotunda,  the  newly  arrived  gnest  takes  a 
modern  improved  passenger  elevator  and  quickly  ascends  to 
the  fifth  story.  Stepping  from  the  elevator  he  passes  across  a 
commodious,  richly  furnished  reception  room  and  enters  a  din- 
ing room,  that,  in  its  particular  style  and  arrangement,  is  moat 
delightful  to  the  eye.  Large,  double  plate-glass  windows  ad- 
mit an  abundance  of  light,  at  the  same  time  open  to  view  the 
grandest  panorama  of 
nature  one  could  wish 
to  see.  Guests  seated 
at  any  of  the  tables 
during  the  service  of 
meals,  contemplate  with 
wonder  and  admiration, 
a  landscape  made  up  of 
the  great  green  valley, 
dotted  here  and  there 
with  beautiful,  well- 
fenoed  farms,  until  it 
breaks  upon  the  irreg- 
ular shores  of  the  Great 
Salt  Lake  on  the  south, 
or  is  brought  to  an 
abrupt  termination  by 
the  Wasatch  range  on 
the  north.  These  win- 
dows are  14x18  feet  in 
dimensions  and  so  ad- 
justed that  they  can  be 
easily  adapted  to  pur- 
poaee  of  ventilation. 
The  room  is  40x80  feet 
in  dimensions,  and  the 
floor  is  covered  with  a 
moqnette  carpet  of  ex- 
uuimte  design.  The 
finishings,  tables,  chairs 
and  richly  carved  side- 
boards are  all  in  oak. 

The  ladies'  ordinary  is 
a  email  room  26x40  feet, 
separated  from  the  main 
dining  hall  by  silk 
draperies. 

The  kitchen  extends 
along  the  south  side  of 
this  floor,  and  is 
eqnipped  with  every 
modern  device  anil  cook- 
ing apparatus  calcu- 
lated to  perform  the 
work  expeditionsly  and 
in  the  moat  delicious 
and  inviting  style. 

I'SMling  through  the 
reception  room,  which 
is  carpeted  and  fur 


Itmiti  by  Ncwcomb  Bro». 


W.  A.  MrMII.I.KN. 


niched  in  the  same  elegant  manner,  and  descending  to  the 
floor  below,  one  come*  to  the  spacious,  light,  airy  and  splen- 
didly fiirniHhed  H|p«-ping  apartments,  all  of  uniform  excellence. 
The  second,  third  and  fourth  floor*  and  a  portion  of  the  fifth 
are  also  devoted  to  sleeping  rooms  that  are,  without  exception, 
furnished  and  finished  in  the  most  elaborate  fashion.  The 
carpeU  are  of  velvet  and  body  bru*eels.  The  furniture  is  in 
oak  and  cherry, sixteenth  century  and  old  Knglish  pattern*.  All 
the  rooms  have  a  commanding  view  of  the  city  and  surround- 
ing country,  are  arranged  single  or  en  mite,  and  furnished 
with  every  convenience,  snob  as  bath  and  toilet  rooms,  ward- 

T..I.-H.  .-I.'..  •  OOKMM 

The  corridors  on  each  floor  are  broad,  high  and  light,  and 
carpeted  and  finished  in  harmony  with  the  rest  of  the  building. 
They  pas*  around  a  court  which,  rising  directly  above  the 
rotunds,  extends  to  the  top  of  the  building,  over  which  a  sky- 


light is  built  to  afford  light  and  ventilation.  Each  of  these 
corridors  commands  a  full  view  of  the  rotunda  and  eacii  suc- 
cessive floor.  Many  of  the  rooms  are  provided  with  open  fire- 
places laid  with  tena  cotta  trimmings  and  decorations,  adding 
beauty  and  cheerfulness  to  their  interiors. 

The  parlors  on  the  second  floor  are  large  and  magnificently 
famished  with  heavy  mahogany  and  oak  furniture,  richly 
carved,  and  upholstered  with  the  finest  silk  tapestry.  The  car- 
pets are  of  the  most  expensive  Wilton's  and  the  drapery  and 
curtains  the  best  that  can  be  obtained. 

Each  room  is  provided  with  steam  heat,  gas  and  incandes- 
cent electric  lights,  electric  call  bells,  etc.,  while  the  service  is 
first-class  in  every  particular,  none  but  the  most  skilled  and 
experienced  help  being  employed  in  any  of  the  departments. 

Altogether  the  house  is  a  veritable  palace  of  luxury  and 
convenience,  constructed  on  a  plan  of  superior  conception,  and 
provided  with  every  appliance  and  modern  arrangement  con- 
tributory to  the  comfort  of  guests.  It  is,  in  fact,  the  culmina- 
tion of  refinement,  ease 
and  wholesome  luxury, 
unsurpassed  in  any  of 
its  appointments  by  the 
leading  hotels  of  the 
country.  It  should  be 
added  that  the  sixth 
floor  is  devoted  to  sam- 
ple rooms  for  commer- 
cial travelers,  and  con- 
tains nine  commodious 
apartments  fitted  up 
expressly  for  the  con- 
venient and  proper  dis- 
play of  commodities  in 
every  line. 

The  bar  and  billiard 
room  open  off  from  the 
office,  but  are  separate. 
They  are  very  attrac- 
tively furnished  and 
equipped.  The  former 
is  one  of  the  largest  and 
most  elegant  in  the 
Territory,  and  the  bar 
is  stocked  with  the  fin- 
est imported  and  do- 
meetiowinesand  liquors. 
The  billiard  hall  is  pro- 
vided with  the  very- 
latest  tables  of  the 
Brunswick,  lialke,  Col- 
lander  Company  pat- 
tern, and  is  a  model  in 
its  appointments. 

The  Iteed  Hotel  is 
conducted  by  the  Mc- 
Millen  &  Doming  Hotel 
Company,  composed  of 
men  of  experience  and 
a  practical  knowledge 
of  the  hotel  busineaa. 

Mr.  W.  A.  McMillen, 
the  principal  projector, 
has  for  years  directed 
the  management  of  high 
class  hotels,  ami  m 
thoroughly  conversant 
with  all  the  phases  of 
hotel  life.  His  effl 
to  the  important 


cient  work   has  contributed  \<>i>[ 

position  hotels  occupy  to  dny.  i.inl  th«>  standard  of  excellence 
demanded  in  their  management.  A  great  hotel  like  the  Ketd 
must  need*  be  under  the  immediate  snprivision  of  an  indefat- 
igable—thoroughly sccomplifbed  gentleman,  and  the  public  IN 
to  be  congratulated  upon  the  b«|i'y  Circumstance  that  placid 
Mr.  McMillen  at  the  head  of  the  Reed. 

Mr.  Iteming  is  also  a  practical  hotel  man  and  during  his 
twenty  odd  years  of  experience  has  acquired  a  thoiouith  con- 
ception of  the  busines*that  enables  him  to  direct  the  dntirs 
and  office*  of  every  department  with  unruffled  precision. 

The  hotel  was  opened  on  July  4th,  1891,  and  has  been  doing 
a  choice  and  profitable  bnsine**  ever  since.  It  entertain*  the 
beet  cl*s*  of  people,  and  both  traveler*  sod  tourists  are  loud  in 
their  praise  of  it*  unexcelled  <  <|iiipment  and  service. 

To  operate  this  important  public  I  .nsinee*  a  very  large  capital 


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is  required,  and  fifty-four  polite  and  experienced  assistants  are 
employed.  The  Reed  Hotel  of  Ogden,  Utah,  with  its  perfect 
equipment  and  magnificent  surroundings  is  meeting  with  the 
success  that  was  not  only  predicted,  but  was  prepared  for  by 
the  gentlemen  to  whom  the  city ,the  territory  and  the  ubiquitous 
and  fastidious  traveler  or  tourist,  are  indebted  for  its  presence, 
its  capacity  for  superb  entertainment,  and  the  delightful  and 
liberal  features  which  characterize  its  management. 


*     * 


FARMERS  &  MERCHANTS  BANK. 

Among  the  responsible  financial  institutions  of  Utah  to 
which  business  men  can  always  look  with  confidence,  is  the 
Farmers  &  Merchants  Bank  of  Ogden,  located  at  2438  Wash- 
ington avenue.  The  bank  was  organized  in  September,  1891, 
with  Charles  Woodmansee,  president,  and  J>  M.  Langsdorf, 
cashier,  both  men  of 
high  financial  qualifica- 
tions. It  has  a  paid  up 
capital  stock  of  8150,000, 
transacts  a  general 
banking  business,  and 
its  career,  though  brief, 
has  been  made  a  suc- 
cess creditable  to  the 
executive  ability  and 
conservative  judgment 
of  its  management.  Its 
policy  is  liberal  and  en- 
couraging; it  affords 
substantial  and  valuable 
support  to  all  classes  of 
commercial  and  indus- 
trial enterprises,  and  the 
officers  and  directors  in- 
clude some  of  the  most 
prudent,  honorable  and 
successful  gentlemen  in 
the  business  commu- 
nity. It  receives  de- 
posits, discounts  first- 
class  commercial  paper, 
deals  in  exchange,  etc., 
making  a  specialty  of 
collections  by  means  of 
its  correspondents  in 
all  sections  of  the  Unit- 
ed States,  among  whom 
are  the  leading  institu- 
tions of  New  York, 
Philadelphia,  Chicago, 
Omaha,  Denver,  Salt 
Lake  City,  Corinne.San 
Francisco,  Portland  and 
elsewhere. 

The  banking  rooms 
are  spacious,  elegantly 
equipped,  and  possess 
every  convenience  for 
the  prompt  despatch  of 
business,  and  its  affairs 
are  in  a  flourishing  con- 
dition with  steadily  in- 
creasing deposits,  giving 
evidence  of  the  confi- 
dence of  the  fpublic 
and  of  the  growth  of  the  city  and  surrounding  country. 

Mr.  Woodmansee,  the  president,  is  one  of  the  largest  land 
owners  in  the  county,  and  identified  with  several  of  the  most 
important  business  enterprises  of  the  city.  He  is  a  man  thor- 
oughly acquainted  with  the  citizens  of  Ogden,  both  in  business 
and  social  relations,  and  enjoys  the  confidence  and  good  will  of 
the  public. 

Mr.  Langsdorf,  the  cashier,  is  a  man  of  surpassing  fitness  for 
the  responsible  position  he  holds,  being  not  only  an  expert 
accountant  and  financier,  but  understanding  all  the  details  of  the 
banking  business.  The  directory  is  composed  of  men  equally 
reliable  and  well-known,  and  the  future  of  this  monetary  insti- 
tution is  unclouded. 


Photo,  by  Newcomb  BFOK 


A.  N.  DEMING 


PLYMOUTH  ROCK  BUILDING,  LOAN  AND  SAV- 
INGS ASSOCIATION. 

The  modern  loan  and  savings  associations  are  presumably 
doing  more  for  people  of  moderate  means  than  any  other  insti- 
tution in  the  country.  Such  associations  are  alike  beneficial 
to  the  rich  and  to  the  poor.  The  principle  of  assigning  a  mul- 
titude of  petty  savings  to  the  care  and  keeping  of  one  general 
body,  thoroughly  organized  and  perfectly  responsible,  is  a  ver- 
itable "  boom  "  to  the  wage  earner. 

The  Plymouth  Bock  Building,  Loan  and  Savings  Associa- 
tion of  Ogden,  is  an  ideal  organization  of  this  character,  not 
only  because  its  plan  of  operation  is  perfect,  but  because  its 
—  affairs  are  in  the  hands  of  competent,  upright  men,  who  repre- 
sent the  responsible  element  of  the  community.  It  was  incor- 
porated July  13, 1871,  with  a  capital  stock  of  $3,000,000,  and 

is  to-day  placing  many 
of  the  poorer  people  of 
Ogden  into  well-to-do 
positions  where  they 
can  enjoy  the  fruits  of 
their  labor,  through  its 
effective  and  judicious 
manipul  a  t  i  o  n,  The 
methods  of  the  associa- 
tion are  safe  and  liberal. 
Hard-working  men  who 
are  required  to  be  at 
their  place  of  business 
from  early  morn  till  late 
at  night,  do  not  find 
time  to  look  about  for 
the  safe  and  profitable 
investment  of  their 
earnings,  and  even  if 
they  had  the  time,  the 
impossibility  of  doing 
so  to  advantage,  indi- 
vidually, would  make  it 
impracticable.  It  is 
equally  as  desirable  for 
merchants,  clerks,  book- 
keepers, etc.,  to  be  iden- 
tified with  this  associa- 
tion, as  they  are  thereby 
enabled  to  obtain  the 
highest  rate  of  interest 
without  sacrificing  any 
of  the  privileges  of  di- 
rect investment.  Stock 
is  non-forf eitable. 
Members  can  sever  their 
connection  with  the  in- 
stitution at  will,  subject 
to  by-laws,  and  take 
principal  and  interest, 
with  the  exception  of 
one  and  one-half  per 
cent,  of  the  interest. 
No  fine  is  imposed  when 
a  stockholder  occasion- 
ally finds  a  month  in 
which  he  cannot  pay 
his  dues.  He  simply 
extends  the  time  his 
stock  matures,  and  three 
the  accommodation  of  all 


series    of    stock     are  carried  for 
members. 

The  officers  and  directors  are  numbered  among  the  most 
reliable  business  men  of  Ogden,  whose  names  alone  are  ample 
guarantee  of  the  character  and  responsibility  of  the  institution. 

The  executive  officers  are  :  H.  W.  Ring,  president  and  man- 
ager; J.  M.  Armstrong,  M.  D.,  vice-president;  R.  P.  Hunter, 
secretary,  and  Wm.  F.  Adams,  treasurer. 

The  main  business  of  this  association  is  carried  on  in  Utah, 
and  though  it  has  been  before  the  public  but  a  short  time,  the 
vigorous  manner  in  which  the  managers  are  pushing  matters , 
and  the  implicit  confidence  of  the  public  in  the  fidelity  and  in- 
tegrity of  the  officers  and  directors,  together  with  the  superior 
plan  employed  by  the  association  in  the  transaction  of  its  bus- 
iness have  already  caused  many  of  the  people  in  Ogden  and 
the  surrounding  country  to  become  active  member*.  It  is  im- 
possible to  give  in  this  brief  space  any  adequate  discussion  of 
the  details,  but  a  clear  and  concise  explanation  of  the  same 


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will  be  cheerfully  furnished  upon  application  to  the  officials, 
whose  headquarters  are  located  in  the  Citizens'  Bank  building, 
Ogden. 

Its  affairs  are  conducted  according  to  the  latest  and  most  ap- 
proved business  methods— methods  that  have  been  tested  to 
the  fullest  extent  and  found  not  only  thoroughly  reliable,  but 
devoted  to  the  best  interests  of  each  member.  Through  the 
association  houses  are  built  for  those  without  them,  lives  are 
insured,  and  business  men  are  protected  and  supported  in  times 
of  adversity  and  depression. 


"  Margurette,"  etc.    He  also  carries  a  full  line  of  stationery  and 
all  the  leading  and  latest  periodicals. 

Mr.  Huffman  is  a  native  of  Iowa,  from  which  State  he  moved 
to  Butte,  Montana,  in  1880.  In  1889  he  settled  in  Ogden,  when 
he  established  himself  in  his  present  business,  a  business,  too, 
that  is  daily  increasing,  largely  due  to  the  courteous  and  kind 
treatment  extended  patrons,  as  also'to  the  superior  quality  of 
the  goods  kept  in  stock. 


J.  W.  MoNUTT  &  CO. 

No  line  of  business  wherein  the  dealer  must  possess  a  great 
amount  and  variety  of  information,  coupled  with  a  fine  discrim- 
inating taste,  is  that  of  pharmaceutist  or  druggist  Gentlemen 
possessing  these  qualities 
in  a  marked  degree  are 
members  of  the  firm  of 
J.  W.  McNutt  A  Co.,  pro- 
prietors of  the  pharmacy, 
corner  of  Twenty-fifth 
street  and  Grant  avenue. 
Mr.  Mi' \  u 1 1  is  one  of  the 
oldest,  most  experienced 
and  most  capable  drug- 
gists in  the  city,  having 
been  for  the  past  twelve 
yean  thus  occupied  in 
Ogden,  during  which  he 
has  built  tip  a  business  of 
$25,000  per  annum. 
Along  in  1888,  Mr.  M. 
Allen  was  admitted  into 
the  partnership  and  the 
firm  name  became  as 
above  designated.  They 
occupy  a  two-story  brick 
structure,  25x65  feet  in 
dimensions,  handsomely 
fitted  up  and  provided 
with  all  conveniences  and 
appointments  for  the 
transaction  of  business  or 
the  accommodation  of 
patrons.  The  stock  car- 
ried is  very  larjre,  and  em- 
braces the  finest  and 
frewhest  lines  of  drugs, 
chemicals,  toilet  articles 
perfumeries,  etc..  also  an 
excellent  line  of  drug- 
gists' sundries,  in  fact, 
anything  kept  in  a  first- 
class  establiahmentof  the 
kind.  They  employ  five 


The  firm  is  well  known 
M  among  the  most  con- 
spicuous chemists  in  the 
oitv,  fully  prepared  to  fill 
orders  promptly  und  in 
the  putting  up  of  pre- 
scriptions, compounding 
of  medicines,  etc.,  to 


J.  W. 


Ph<>t<>.  by  Nowromb  Hnm. 

exercise  extraordinary  oare  and  diligence. 

Mr.  McNutt  has  served  the  city  in  the  capacity  of  recorder, 
and  has  been  otherwise  made  the  recipient  of  public  confidence. 


C.  B    HUFFMAN. 

The  cigar  and  tobaooo  trade  of  Ogden,  which  forms  an 
important  feature  of  its  commercial  standing,  is  principally  in 
the  hands  of  business  men  who  are  thoroughly  acquainted  with 
their  line,  and  whose  constant  aim  Is  to  produce  and  import  a 
fins  grade  of  good*  nml  maintain  the  reputation  of  th-ir 
brand*.  Among  the  •stabli*hm»nts  contributing  to  thin 
important  result  is  the  flrm  of  C.  B.  Huffman,  located  at  No. 
<«nty-foiirth  street.  H*  carries  a  large  line  of  imported 
and  domestic  cigars,  chewing  and  smoking  tobacco  and  a  full 
line  of  smokers'  articles.  Among  ths  brand*  of  cigar*  carried 
in  stock  by  this  flrm  can  be  found  ths  noted  "  Vindsx  "  and 


BROOM  HOTEL. 

Against  the  majority  of  cities  that  have  witnessed  a  rapid 
upbuilding  no  complaint  can  be  made  regarding  the  adequacy 
of  hotel  facilities.  Especially  is  it  true  of  western  cities,  as 

some  of  the  greatest  ho- 
tels in  the  world  are 
found  in  the  western 
part  of  the  United  States. 
Ogden,  Utah,  is  a  repre- 
sentative city  in  this  re- 
spect, being  admirably 
supplied  with  public  hos- 
telries  of  a  high  grade, 
both  in  equipage  nnd 
management  The  Broom 
Hotel,  located  at  the  cor- 
ner of  Washington  avenue 
and  Twenty-fifth  street, 
is  an  illustration.  It  was 
built  by  Mr.  John  I  i  room 
in  1882^  and  opened  under 
tbe  management  of  Mr. 
Shakespeare,  an  expe- 
rienced hotel  man.  Since 
that  time  it  has  figured  as 
the  leading  hotel  of  the 
city,  especially  so  under 
the  management  of  the 
present  proprietors.  Mr. 
A.  J.  Heath  and  William 
Best,  who  took  possession 
September  3d.  1891. 

The  house  contains 
sixty-two  large,  nicely 
furnished,  and  well  ven- 
tilated sleeping  rooms. 
with  a  capacity  sufficient 
to  accommodate  one  hun- 
dred guests.  The  dining 
room  is  elegant  and  HJIB- 
cinns,  capable  of  seating 
eighty  people.  The 
parlors  are  furnished 
with  the  finest  bruseels 
carpets,  and  rich  hard 
wood  furniture  heavily 
upholstered.  A  steam 
heatingsystem  apparatus 
conducts  heat  to  all  parts 
of  the  building,  and 
every  room  i*  lighted 
by  electricity.  The  build- 
ing itself  is  a  three- 
story  brick  structure  Mx\W  feet.  Miiohly  studded  with  hand- 
somely shaped  bay  windows,  that  make  all  outside  rooms  on 
both  streets  especially  desirable.  The  surroundings  of  the 
hotel  are  all  that  could  be  wished  for,  and  a  beautiful  view  IN 
obtained  from  all  parts  of  the  bouse.  The  important  acquisi- 
tions to  a  first-class  hotel,  such  as  bath  rooms,  billiard  rooms, 
bar,  etc.,  are  in  the  building,  and  every  department  is  main 
tamed  mi  the  highest  scale.  The  Broom  Hotel  is  now  doing 
H  thriving  business,  and  will  continue  to  do  so  a*  long  as  tbe 
present  managers  are  in  possession. 

Itoth,  Messrs.  Heath  and  liest  are  intelligent,  wide-awake 
gentlemen  I >y  nature  adapted  to  the  hotel  business.  Though 
they  have  been  but  a  short  time  in  charge,  their  effective  work 
in  supplying  needed  additions  and  making  necessary  change*. 
has  already  been  felt  in  an  increasing  patronage.  A  brilliant 
future  is  predicted  for  thi*  hotel. 


165 


S.  T.  WHITAKEB. 


The  architectural  industry,  without  doubt,  has  a  more  im- 
portant bearing  upon  the  beauty  and  attractiveness  of  a  city 
than  any  other  branch  of  industry  calculated  to  attain  that  end. 
The  handsome  appearance  and  substantiality  of  modern  con- 
structed buildings,  gives  material  evidence  of  the  marked  prog- 
ress made  in  recent  years  in  this  highly  practical  art.  The 
achievements  of  architecture  is  the  pride  of  all  metropolitan 
cities,  and  the  high  degree  of  proficiency  attained  by  those  en- 
gaged in  the  business,  points  with  unerring  certainty  to  much 
greater  advancement  in  the  future. 


grounds,  and  other  local  structures.  He  has  been  particularly 
successful  in  modeling  and  drawing  plans  for  special  work,  and 
the  superior  merit  of  his  professional  labors  has  acquired  for  its 
author  a  wide-spread  and  enviable  reputation. 

Mr.  Whitaker  is  but  thirty-one  years  of  age.  He  was  born  in 
Salt  Lake  City,  where  he  was  also  educated,  after  which  he  made 
an  extended  trip  to  Europe,  acquiring  his  architectural  educa- 
tion abroad,  but  upon  returning  to  America  located  in  Ogden 
and  began  the  practice  of  his  profession.  He  is  now  a  member 
of  the  well-known  firm  of  Paulsen,  Lavalle  &  Whitaker,  located 


Photo,  b.s    \f\\rMinli  Hros. 


ilesixnetl  by  8,  T.  WH1TAKEK.  An  liiii n. 


One  of  the  most  capable,  efficient  and  enthusiastic  devotees 
to  the  science  of  architecture  in  the  city  of  Ogden  is  S.  T, 
Whitaker  whose  spacious  rooms  are  located  in  the  Opera  House 
building.  He  has  been  engaged  in  the  profession  in  Ogden  since 
1890,  and  has  designed  and  prepared  plans  for  some  of  the 
most  substantial  buildings  in  the  city  and  vicinity.  Among 
these  are  the  Grand  Opera  House  of  Ogden,  the  State  Academy, 
a  large  school  building  at  Huntsville,  another  at  Harrisville, 
the  city  school  edifice  under  course  of  construction  on  the  city 


in  Butte  City  and  Helena,  Montana,  in  Boston,  Massachusetts, 
Salt  Lake  City  and  Ogden,  Utah.  He  has  permanently 
identified  himself  with  the  Territory  of  Utah,  however,  making 
Ogden  his  future  home,  where  he  holds  the  important  position 
of  inspector  of  public  buildings,  and  where  he  is  fast  gaining 
popularity  for  his  thorough-going  business  methods,  sterling 
integrity,  and  perfect  familiarity -with  the  details  of  his  busi- 


166 


W.  B.  WEDELL. 

The  real  estate  dealer  is  presumably  the  most  important 
agent  in  the  material  and  substantial  upbuilding  of  a  town  or 
city.  Notwithstanding  the  fact  that  a  city  maybe  located  in 
the  heart  of  a  section  of  country  fairly  teeming  with  natural 
resources,  it  is  essential  for  the  progression  of  the  community, 
that  some  one  make  it  their  business  to  inform  the  world  at 
large  of  the  wonderful  opportunities  offered,  and  to  inaugurate 
enterprises  for  immediate  development  of  its  latent  wealth." 

The  real  estate  agent,  more  than  any  other  class  of  citizens  is 
looked  too  for  the  performance  of  this  duty,  and  the  commend- 
able manner  in  which  the  dealers  of  O^den  have  responded  to 
the  call,  reflects  great  credit  on  their  value  as  citizen?. 

Mr.  W.  B.  Wedell,  a  real  estate  owner  and  broker  of  this 
city,  furnishes  a  fair  illustration  of  the  push  and  enterprise 
characteristic  of  our  leading  business  men. 


where  else  in  the  city.  Twenty-five  families  are  already  settled 
in  comfortable  homes  on  the  tract,  and  new  houses  are  con- 
stantly going  up. 

Mr.  Wedell  has  upward  of  $100,000  invested  in  Ogden  re- 
alty, and  his  annual  sales  amount  to  over  $300,000.  In  addi- 
tion to  this  splendid  list  of  city  property,  he  handles  improved 
and  unimproved  acre  property  located  in  different  parts  of  the 
Territory.  Mr.  Wedell  has  consnmated  some  very  large  and 
desirable  transfers  since  starting  in  business  that  have  termin- 
ated to  the  financial  benefit  of  both  buyers  and  sellers.  lie  is 
a  gentleman  of  entire  probity  in  his  business  relations,  and  of 
sound  judgment  in  all  that  pertains  to  the  handling  and  care 
of  real  estate.  Prospective  purchasers  can  safely  rely  upon  his 
statements  and  representations  regarding  the  value,  location  and 
desirability  of  the  property  he  has  for  sale. 

He  handles  his  own  property  principally,  and  has  an  abnnd- 
anoe  of  capital  at  his  disposal,  which  enables  him  to  take  ad- 


>.)  Newcoml.  lir..- 


W    H    \\KI>I  I.I 


Mr.  Wmlrll  opened  bis  real  estate  office  in  1880,  and  from 
the  very  start  provwl  lntnwlf  a  working  factor  among  the  busi- 
ness interest*  of  Ogden,  and  has  already  platted  and  sub- 
.li  vi'  li-d  and  disposed  of  •  large  portion  of  some  of  the  most  de- 
firul.lK  property,  both  for  business  and  residential  purposes, 
that  has  ever  been  placed  upon  tlit>  market. 

The  following  list  of  addition*  will  serve  to  show  that  Mr. 
Wedell  has  the  handling  of  *onn>  of  tin,  b*st  tracts  in  the  city: 
Wedell'd  Mont.  on;  Wmlell's  Terrace  sub-division; 

l.und's  Lymie  n  nnford's  Annex;  Five  Point  Annex; 

South  Og.lt-n  Height*,  Five  Point  sub-division  and  Kiremide 
Park. 

All  these  additions  ar»  admirably  situated,  ami  contain 
choice  and  sightly  loU,  unmirpassed  as  location*  for  )>eaiitifnl 
DOOMS.  Monterey  addition  contains  ten  acres,  located  in  th» 
beat  part  of  thority.  Ixmig  well  drained  and  commanding  an 
elegant  view.  T«rac«  sub-dmsion  is  the  most  desirable  tract 
on  the  marknt.  It  contains  tventy-one  acres  of  fine  residence 
property,  and  lots  In  this  addition  are  selling  f  asUr 'than  any - 


vantage  of  every  business  exigency  and  secure  control  of  the 
bnrgHius  that  are  to  be  had  through  cash  transactions. 

His  oflioe  is  located  at  No.  :CJ1  Twenty  fourth  street,  over 
the  postoffice,  and  persons  wishing  to  buy  or  sell  real  estate 
will  do  well  to  give  him  a  call,  and  get  acquainted  with  his  su- 
perior methodH  of  doiiik-  liiiNineas. 

Thoiiuli  only!  went  v  ,.1(;|,t  yi-iirNof  ag»>  Mr.  Wedell  has  bad  quit* 
a  varied  experience  during  his  business  career.  He  was  bom  in 
tb»  state  of  Wisconsin,  and  came  to  Utah  several  years  ago,  and 
engaged  in  the  restaurant  business  at  Halt  Lake  City,  running 
what  is  familarly  known  as  the  California  restaurant.  After 
remaining  in  Salt  Lake  for  a  time  became  to  Ogden  and  was 
proprietor  at  different  times  of  both  the  Saddle  Rock  and  tin- 
Klit*  restaurants.  Ho  soon  saw,  however,  the  wonderful 
opportunities  afforded  in  the  real  estate  business  in<V>l<'" 
mi. I  opened  his  present  office  in  1R89.  He  is  an  enterprising. 
go-ahead  citizen  and  a  man  of  integrity,  straightforward  and 
conscientious  in  all  his  business  relations,  and  has  won  the 
confidence  and  good  will  of  the  public. 


167 


JONES   &  LEWIS. 

The  above  is  a  prominent  and  popular  establishment  in  the 
grocery  business  of  OgdeD. 

The  gentlemen  comprising  the  firm  are  Edgar  Jones  and 
Robert  B.  Lewis.  They  formed  a  co-partnership  under  the 
present  firm  style  in  March  1887,  and  have  since  developed 
extensive  connections,  such  as  are  usually  accorded  to  houses 
in  this  branch  of  industry. 

The  premises  occupied  is  a  large  two-story  brick  building 
25x80,  located  at  328  Twenty-fifth  street.  The  store  is  well 
arranged  and  fitted  up  according  to  modern  ideas  of  the  busi- 
ness. 

The  firm  obtain  supplies  direct  from  all  the  best  produc 
ing  sources,  and  carry  an  extensive  assortment  of  everything 
in  the  line  of  imported  and  domestic  staple  and  fancy  groceries 
and  family  supplies.  They  have  made  it  their  aim  from  the 
start  to  keep  on  sale  only  such  goods  as  are  of  a  superior 
quality,  and  as  a  consequence  a  trade  has  been  built  up  of  a 


B.  JONES. 

In  reviewing  the  varied  and  important  industrial  enter- 
prises which  go  to  make  up  the  sum  total  of  the  city's  wealth 
and  prosperity,  there  are  many  deserving  of  more  space  than 
can  be  extended  them.  Such  an  one  is  the  Ogden  Carriage  and 
Wagon  Works,  owned  and  operated  by  Mr.  R.  Jones,  at  345-347- 
349  Washington  avenne.between Washington  and  Grant  avenues. 
There  is  no  city  in  the  northwest  of  the  size  of  Ogden,  where 
a  better  arranged  and  more  complete  enterprise  of  this  kind 
can  be  found.  It  was  established  by  its  present  proprietor  in 
1889  and  has  steadily  increased  to  its  present  large  proportions. 
The  premises  occupied  are  located  as  above,  and  consists  of  a 
substantial  two-story  brick  building  38x80  feet,  complete  in 
every  detail  and  arrangement,  and  equipped  with  the  most 
modern  improvements  known  to  this  branch  of  industrial  pur- 
suit. In  the  manufacture  of  carriages,  Mr.  Jones  is  prepared 
to  turn  out  anything  from  a  sulky  lo  the  heaviest  grade  of 
transfer  wagons,  and  his  work  is  noted  for  the  excellence  of 


JONES  &  LEWIS,  C.  O.  D.  Grocers. 


most  substantial  character.  Only  the  choicest  of  everything  in 
their  line  is  handled,  and  patrons  can  always  feel  assured  that 
no  inferior  or  adulterated  goods  will  be  sold  to  them. 

Lowest  prices  prevail,  order,  system  and  neatness  are  observ- 
able on  all  sides,  polite  attendance  accorded,  while  orders 
are  taken  and  delivered  at  residences  free  of  extra  charge. 

The  firm  have  9 16,000  invested  in  their  large  and  complete 
stock,  and  their  business  reaches  over  8100,000  annually.  The 
large  and  growing  trade  of  this  establishment  is  not  confined 
to  the  city  of  Ogden,  but  extends  all  over  Utah,  Idaho,  Nevada 
and  Wyoming. 

Both  Mr.  Jones  and  Mr.  Lewis  understand  the  grocery  busi- 
ness thoroughly,  and  by  pushing  their  interests  energetically, 
and  observing  upright  principles  in  all  their  dealings,  they 
have  succeeded  in  building  up  the  large  and  profitable  trade 
they  now  enjoy.  No  effort  on  their  part  is  spared  to  please 
and  satisfy  each  and  every  one  of  their  numerous  patrons. 


material  used,  superior  workmanship  displayed,  and  the 
beauty  of  design  and  finish.  He  employs  six  skillful  and 
experienced  workmen  and  gives  his  personal  attention  to  all 
matters  connected  with  his  establishment.  His  trade  extends 
throughout  the  city  and  Territory  and  is  steadily  increasing.^ 
Special  attention  is  also  given  to  horse-shoeing,  anchors  for 
buildings,  and  repairing  of  all  kinds, and  all  work  is  warranted. 
There  is  a  paint  shop  connected  with  this  enterprise  in  which 
all  kinds  of  painting  of  carriages  and  wagons  is  done  in  an 
artistic  manner. 

Mr.  Jones  is  a  practical  and  experienced  business  man  and 
was  eighteen,  years  employed  as  blacksmith  by  the  Union 
Pacific  Railroad.  There  exists  in  this  city  no  enterprise  more 
worthy  of  mention  than  the  Ogden  Carriage  and  Wagon 
Works  which  to-day  stands  in  the  front  ranks,  and  deserves  the 
merited  success  they  have  achieved. 


OGDEN  MILITARY  ACADEMY. 

It  WHS  with  a  view  of  fulfilling,  in  a  practical  and  compre- 
hensive manner,  the  requirements  of  a  high  grade  military 
academy,  where  the  citizens  cf  Ctab  and  surrounding  States 
and  Territories  could  seiul  their  boys,  and  feel  they 
were  attending  a  praiseworthy  mul  superior  class  institution, 
that  a  few  of  Ogden's  leading  men  organized  a  stock  company 
and  constructed  and  equipped  the  splendid  edifice  known  as 
the  Ugden  Military  academy.  The  academy  and  grounds  are 
situated  abont  three  miles  north  of  the  business  center  of  Og- 
den,  on  the  line  of  the  Hot  Springs  railway,  occupying  a  high, 
well-drained  quarter,  and  commanding  a  magnificent  view  of 
the  surrounding  country,  while  an  ample  campus  affords  every 
facility  fur  drills,  parades  and  athletic  sports. 

The  main  building  is  80x150  feet  in  dimensions,  and  four 
stories  high.  It  is  a  brick  structure,  finely  furnished  and 
especially  arranged  for  the  comfort,  convenience  and  instruc- 
tion of  pupils.  Independent  of  the  main  academy  building 
there  is  a  gymnasium,  and  a  wood  and  iron  work-shop.  In  this 
latter  department  the  boys  are  given  an  insight  into  practical 
mechanical  work,  as  a  part  of  their  course  of  instruction.  The 
entire  grounds  covers  about  ten  acres  and  the  buildings  and 
equipment  have  been  provided  at  a  cost  of  850.000. 

Thorough  academic  courses  are  taught  by  which  students 
are  prepared  for  entrance  into  first-class  colleges,  scientific 
schools  and  for  business 
life.  The  school  is 
strictly  military  in  char- 
acter and  all  the  formal- 
ities of  such  an  institu- 
tion are  observed.  It 
baa  capacity  sufficient 
to  accommodate  sixty- 
five  boarders  and  fifty 
one  are  now  in  attend- 
ance. Appropriate  rules 
and  regulations  have 
been  instituted,  and  the 
officers  and  teachers 
always  insist  on  their 
enforcement.  Thorough 
discipline  is  also  main- 
tained in  every  depart- 
ment, and  of  a  character 
calculated  to  promote 
the  moral,  mental  ami 
physical  well-being  of 
the  inmate*. 

Capt.  I ..  L.  Howard, 
who  ban  the  manage- 
ment of  the  school,  ably 
aided  by  six  competent 
and  experienced  assist- 
ant*, is  presumably  aa 

capable  and  effioent  in  i»,,>i  s  \iiui 

bia  special  capacity  aa 

any  man  in  this  country.  He  is  the  perfect  embodiment  of  phys- 
ical manhood  and  poaaeeaes  administrative  ability  of  a  superior 
order.  He  baa  had  years  of  experience  in  the  charge  of  just 
Midi  inHtitntioiiH,  IH  thoroughly  conversant  with  all  modern 
method*  of  recognized  merit,  and  is  quick  to  apply  every 
principal  that  promises  to  advance  the  best  interests  nf  all 
patron*.  Hid  creditable  work  supplemented  by  the  valuable 
mid  painstaking  effort*  of  the  corn*  of  teachers  now  engaged  ia 
rapidly  building  up  the  school  and  giving  it  favorable  and  wide- 
spread popularity. 

Tin-  Hoard  of  Trustees  are  aa  follow*:  Reese  ilowell, 
president;  \\.  M.  Shilling,  vice-president;  ('.  L.  Howard, 
secretary  ;  John  A.  Hoyle,  treasurer.  Fred  J.  Kieeel,  A.  C. 
Newill  and  A.  II.  Nelson,  all  gentlemen  of  the  highest  standing 
«nd  well-known  to  the  people  of  this  section  of  the  country. 
Their  identification  with  th>-  uiMtitution  in  iUelf  is  a  infllcient 
•  guarantee  of  merit  and  effectually  insure*  for  it  a  long  and  pros- 
perous career. 

OGDEN  ACADEMY. 

The  thorough  and  efficient  educational  institutions  located 
in  tii-  city  i  >r  <  )|(den  are  among  the  most  salient  manifest  i<  .TIN 
of  prugrMNion  on  a  Bound  and  substantial  bans,  and  the  ten- 
dency of  the  people  of  this  community  t«>  keep  abrea*t  of  mot) 
era  advancement  and  enlightenment.  There  is  a*  much  sterling 
etiterpriae  exhibited  in  the  construction  and  maintenance  of 


high  claes  religious  and  educational  schools,  as  there  is  in  any 
sphere  of  commercial  industry;  and  the  simultaneous  develop- 
ment of  the  mental  faculties  and  the  moral  nature  accomplice 
an  infinitely  greater  amount  of  good  than  either  one  taktn 
separately.  It  is  as  much  within  the  piovince  of  schools  for 
the  education  and  training  of  the  young  to  weave  in  the  course 
of  their  instructions,  proper  lessens  in  the  doctrines  of  religion 
and  principles  of  moiality.as  any  other  branch  of  study. 

It  was  with  a  view  of  fulfilling  and  carrying  out  this  necessi- 
ty that  the  New  West  Commission  founded  the  Qgden  Academy, 
one  of  the  most  admirable  and  perfect  institutions  of  the  kind 
in  this  section  of  the  country.  The  excellent  building  which 
is  located  on  the  corner  of  Twenty-sixth  street  and  Adams  ave- 
nue, is  spacious  and  substantial,  and  arranged  especially  for 
convenience  and  adaptability.  KM-M  department  is  perfect  in 
its  equipment,  and  the  corps  of  able  teachers  are  hignly  quali- 
fied for  the  respective  positions  they  occupy.  Nearly  all 
the  teachers  are  graduates  of  excellent  eastern  colleges.  The 
school  was  first  opened  in  1883,  by  Piof.  H.  W.  Ring  with  eleven 
pupils,  and  it  has  enjoyed  a  most  successful  and  prosperous 
career  from  its  very  inception  to  the  present  time.  About 
$'J~>,HK)  are  invested  in  the  premises,  and  the  academy  has  a 
capacity  Biillicient  to  comfortably  accommodate  three  hundred 
pupils.  There  are  two  hundred  now  in  attendance,  and  the 
number  is  increasing  each  year. 

The  building  is  100x150  feet  in  dimensions,  and  three  stories 

high.  The  arrangement 
is  such  that  ample  light 
and  ventilation  are  se- 
cured, while  the  build- 
ing is  heated  through- 
out by  steam.  I'.very 
thing  about  the  place 
has  an  air  of  attractive- 
ness, and  it  is  altogether 
<in  ideal  private  school 
for  both  sexes. 

The  usual  English, 
scientific  and  classical, 
courses  are  taught,  ami 
all  the  various  studies 
classed  under  theee 
heads  are  included. 
Special  attention  ia 
given  to  fitting  for  first 
class  eastern  colleges. 
Nineteen  students  are 
now  fitting  for  Yasear, 
Uberlin  and  Stanford. 
A  choice  library  con- 
taining many  valuable 
reference  books,  ency- 
'•l..|,,.,lms,  etc.,  has  been 
provided  for  the  use  of 
st  1 1 dents  and  the  school 

a   v  MM  \n  is  particularly  well  pre- 

pared to  give  instruc- 
tion in  the  sciences  by  means  of  an  extensive  set  of  late 
improved  apparatus  of  inestimable  value  for  practical  illus- 
tration. A  first  and  second  primary  and  HII  intermediate 
department  are  p'ovided  for  the  younger  pupils,  and  a  thor- 
ough commercial  course  is  given  fur  those  who  wish  to  avail 
themselves  of  a  complete  business  education. 

Prof.  I'iiMil  A.  Curry,  the  principal,  is  a  man  of  superior 
ability  in  the  efficient  conduct  of  an  institution  of  this  charac- 
ter, and  his  untiring  efforts  to  maintain  a  whool  of  the  highest 
order  and  carry  out  the  fundamental  principle  upon  which  it  is 
baaed,  has  been  of  such  a  satisfactory  nature  as  to  command 
the  esteem  and  good  will  of  the  Commission,  ami  the  high  re- 
gardofhoth  pupils  and  co-instructors  ll»  in  ably  assisted  in 
the  academic  department  by  Mrs.  Jennie  Foster  <  urr\.  in 
lower  departments  by  MIPH  Mary  H.  Nutting,  Miss  Mary 
McClelland,  Mia*  Eva  Roney  and  Mias  Alice  H.  Hamlin. 


PARKER.  DOXEY  Si  EASTMAN. 

\  distinguishing  feature  of  the  city  of  ( >i;den  is  the  superior 
claim  of  it*  buildings  nnil  private  residence*,  the  tine  character 
of  which  retl««ct  great  credit  on  th«  skill  and  ability  of  the 
architects  who  'hem.  \moni;  the  most  prominent 

rim  engaged  in  thiK  arduous  profession  none  have  prose- 
cuted their  work  with  more  skill  or  greater  success  than  the 
firm  of  Parker,  Doxey  £  Eastman,  long  and  well  known  aa 


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accomplished  artists  in  some  of  the  leading  cities  of  the  United 
States. 

Mr.  A.  F.  Parker,  the  senior  member,  is  from  the  East,  hav- 
ing acquired  his  professioa  in  Boston,  Massachusetts,  where  he 
had  a  thorough  training  in  all  its  details;  while  Mr.  Samuel 
Dpxey  is  a  native  of  Ogden,  where  he  is  intimately  acquainted 
with  the  best  business  men  of  the  city,  by  whom  he  is  univer- 
sally esteemed.  Mr.  C.  E.  Eastman,  who  was  educated  at  the 
University  of  Illinois,  comas  to  Ogden  from  Chicago,  where  he 
was  actively  engaged  at  architectural  work,  in  which  he  attained 
to  distinguished  prominence  and  reputation. 

The  firm  is  prepared  at  all  times  to  promptly  execute' orders 
for  plans  and  specifications,  exercising  extraordinary  diligence 
and  guaranteeing  accuracy.  The  members  also  make  a  spec- 
ialty of  superintending  the  construction  of  public  buildings, 
private  residences,  etc.,  at  the  shortest  notice  and  upon  reason- 
able terms.  They  are  expert  designers  of  beautiful  homes  and 
high  class  private  dwellings,  and  were  the  architects  employed 
in  the  planning  and 
erection  of  the  follow- 
ing: The  residences  of 
A.  Allen,  A.  R.  C.  Smith, 
Dr.  J.  D.  Carnahan.  F. 
T.  Sanford,  W.  J.  Em- 
mett,  and  many  others 
that  speak  very  highly 
for  their  proficiency  at 
the  business. 

The  firm  possess  every 
facility  for  the  success- 
ful completion  of  all 
work  entrusted  to  its 
care,  and  is  prompt  in 
satisfying  the  wants  of 
patrons.  They  occupy 
suites  27  and  28,  First 
National  Bank  building. 


Mr.  Ellis  stands  high  in  the  community,  not  only  as  a  pro- 
fessional, but  as  a  citizen  of  enterprise  and  public  spirit, 
executing  all  business  entrusted  to  him  in  a  thorough  artistic 
manner,  and  at  prices  that  cannot  fail  to  be  satisfactory. 


D.  W.   ELLIS. 

The  profession  of  the 
civil  engineer  and  sur- 
veyor is  one  of  the  most 
important.  He  needs 
not  only  a  thorough 
scientific  training  based 
upon  the  fundamentals 
that  have  always  been  a 
part  of  the  profession, 
but  possessing  a  capac- 
ity for  the  reception  of 
new  ideas  and  a  readi- 
ness to  adapt  himself 
thereto. 

Mr.  D.  W.  Ellis,  civil 
engineer  and  surveyor, 
occupying  offices  27  and 
28  in  the  First  National 
Bank  building,  is  one  of 
the  best  equipped  and 
most  widely  known  civil 
engineers  in  the  city. 
He  has  had  years  of  ex- 
perience in  all  its 
branches,  and  is  thor- 
oughly educated  in  all 
the  technical  and  scien- 


Photo  by  Newcomb  Bros. 


JESSE  J.  DR1VEK. 


JESSE  J.  DRIVER. 

Of  all  the  various  branches  of  mercantile  industry,  the  drug 
business  is  beyond  question  the  most  important.  There  are 
concerns  engaged  in  other  lines,  that  may  carry  a  larger  stock, 
require  greater  capital,  and  transact  a  much  more  extensive 
business,  but  in  the  matter  of  importance  and  responsibility, 
the  drug  business,  without  doubt,  stands  at  the  head.  The 
citizens  of  Ogden  have  in  the  establishment  of  Jesse  J.  Driver 
located  at  2357  Washington  avenue,  a  pharmacy  from  which 
they  can  purchase  every  line  of  medicaments,  drugs,  etc.,  and 
feel  assured  of  getting  fresh  and  pure  articles.  This  house  was 

established  by  Mr. 
Driver  in  1880.  The 
store  is  handsomely  fit- 
ted up  and  furnished, 
and  contains  a  full  and 
choice  stock  of  drugs 
and  chemicals,  carefully 
selected  for  their  purity 
and  strength,  also  per- 
fumeries, soaps,  toilet 
articles,  fancy  goods, 
etc.  Prescriptions  are 
compounded  and  family 
recipes  prepared  at  low- 
est prices,  every  care 
being  taken  to  guard 
against  the  possibility 
of  error.  About  $6,000 
is  invested  in  the  busi- 
ness and  the  annual  re- 
ceipts amount  to  over 
$12,000. 

Mr.  Driver  devotes 
his  personal  attention 
to  the  business,  and 
nothing  but  highly  com- 
petent help  has  ever 
been  employed.  He  has 
in  consequence  built  up 
a  very  extensive  patron- 
age, and  his  establish- 
ment is  the  popular 
pharmacy  of  the  city. 

Mr.  Driver  is  an  old 
resident  of  Ogden,  hav- 
ing lived  in  the  city  for 
the  past  sixteen  years. 
During  this  time  by 
straight-forward,'  hon- 
orable business  methods 
he  has  won  the  confi- 
dence and  esteem  of  all 
who  know  him,  stand- 
ing high  among  the 
business  men  of  the 
community  and  figuring 
prominently  in  many 
public  enterprises. 


tific  departments  of  the  business.  Surveying  of  every  descrip- 
tion is  made  a  specialty,  and  plans,  plats  and  maps  are  prepared 
expeditiously  and  accurately. 

Mr.  Ellis  was  retained  as  one  of  the  expert  engineers  on  the 
new  electric  railway  of  Ogden,  a  model  of  its  kind,  and  evidenc- 
ing in  its  plans  and  construction,  exceptional  skill  on  the  part  of 
those  who  formulated  and  provided  the  designs.  He  is  also  an 
expert  in  the  department  of  mining  engineering,  in  which  he 
enjoys  an  established  and  well-deserved  reputation.  His  master- 
piece, however,  and  that  for  which  he  has  gained  for  himself 
an  advanced  position  in  the  estimation  of  the  citizens  of  Ogden, 
was  in  the  draughting  and  gathering  of  data  for  the  first  litho- 
graphical  map  of  the  city,  a  professional  achievement,  pro- 
posed and  concluded  upon  his  own  personal  responsibility, 
and  for  which  meritorious  undertaking,  Mr.  Ellis  received 
public  applause  and  patronage  from  citizens  and  the  daily  press. 


MRS.  L.  B.  MAHAN. 


The  existence  of  such  first-class  establishments  as  that  con- 
ducted by  the  lady  whose  name  heads  this  article  is  the  best 
indication  possible  of  the  metropolitan  character  of  this  city. 
Mrs.  Mahan  is  a  lady  of  cultured  taste,  moulded  upon  a 
thorough  acquaintance  with  the  best  schools  of  artistic  dress- 
making, and  is  prepared  to  create  a  new  and  superior  style  of 
dressmaking  in  Ogden. 

She  is  a  lady  of  skilled  judgment  in  all  matters  pertaining 
to  her  business.  She  has  been  a  resident  of  Ogden  for  two 
years,  coming  to  this  city  from  Indianapolis,  in  which  city  she 
was  engaged  in  the  same  line  of  business  for  eight  years,  and 
numbered  among  her  customers  some  of  the  wealthiest  ladies 
of  the  city.  She  is  at  present  located  in  Wright  &  Sons'  build- 
ing, Washington  avenue,  where  she  has  four  elegantly  fur- 


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nished  rooms:  parlor,  cloak,  fitting  and  reception  room,  and  is 
splendidly  equipped  to  receive  her  patrons  aud  execute  their 
orders  for  dressmaking  in  the  latest  styles  and  most  artistic 
manner. 

Mrs.  Mahan  keeps  constantly  employed  from  twelve  to 
fifteen  skilled  assistants,  and  supervises  personally  all  work 
committed  to  her,  which  is  of  itself  a  sufficient  guarantee  that 
everything  will  be  done  in  a  satisfactory  manner. 

IDAHO  LUMBER  COMPANY. 

The  rapid  and  substantial  growth  of  the  City  of  Ogdeu  has 
created  a  large  field  for 
the  operations  of  lum- 
ber  dealers,  and  the 
practicability  of  ship- 
ping an  unlimited 
amount  of  all  kinds  to 
the  points  where  build- 
ings are  in  progress  of 
construction  enables  the 
lumber  merchant  to 
supply  all  demands  at 
fair  prices.  The  Idaho 
Lumber  ( 'ompaoy  is 
recognized  as  an  influ- 
ential factor  in  meeting 
the  demand  for  first- 
class  lumber,  well  sea- 
soned and  adapted  to 
immediate  use.  The 
company  was  formed 
eight  years  ago  and  bus 
been  since  its  organiza- 
tion under  the  control 
of  its  present  able  and 
efficient  manager,  I).  I  >. 
Jones,  to  whose  untiring 
efforts  and  superior 
business  ability  is  al- 
most wholly  due  the 
wonderful  success 
achieved.  It  carries  in 
stock  a  heavy  line  of 
lumber,  lath,  shingles, 
sash,  doors,  blinds, 
building  material,  etc., 
also  Fay's  manilla 
goods,  for  which  it  has 
the  exclusive  agency. 
In  connection  with  the 
yards  which  are  located 
on  Twenty-fifth  street, 
between  Lincoln  aud 
Wall,  the  company 
operates  a  large  and 
extensive  planing  mill. 
two  stories  high,  and 
50x100  feet  in  size, 
where  it  is  prepared  to 
supply  every  description 
of  scroll  sawing,  turn- 
ing, etc.  An  averai:*' 
stock  of  forty-thousand 
dollar*  in  value  is  car- 
ried and  the  average 
•ale*  amount  to  one 
hundred  thousand  i'i,..r..i,>  v»T..mi.  i: 
d-illiirs  per  annum  the  trade  extending  throughout  Utah, 
Idaho,  Nevada  mi<l  Wyoming-  Hy  great  oare  in  purchasing 
iiinl  honorable  methods  in  dealing  ttie  company  has  won  i's 
war  among  competitors  to  a  succese  at  once,  gratifying  and 
well  deserved. 

Mr.  I).  I).  Jones  is  a  Weluhman  by  birth,  but  has  lived  in 
Ogdcn  for  the  pact  twenty  vears.  lie  is  one  of  the  moat  enter- 
prising of  hniinea*  men,  always  on  the  alert  to  advance  any 
(MOM  which  ban  for  its  object  the  good  of  the  city.  He  in  a 
member  of  the  Chamber  of  Commerce,  also  chairman  of  the 

committee  on  man  n  fact  urn,  and  has  thenwpwt  ami  <-nnti.i-i 

of  all  citizens.  Tin-  Mali"  Lumber  Company  i»  to  be  congrat 
ulated  oo  securing  the  earvioel  of  so  popular  a  gentleman,  and 
well  deserve*  the  confidence  and  patronage  of  the  public. 


<—>, 


WILLIAM   W.   FIFE. 

There  is  no  profession  more  arduous  aud  intricate  or  that 
requires  a  deeper  and  more  comprehensive  study  to  approach 
perfection  than  that  of  architecture.  The  striking  beauty  and 
magnificence  of  any  city  depends  principally  upon  the  archi- 
tects who  have  designed  and  planned  the  buildings  which 
iidorn  its  streets  and  thoroughfares. 

The  wonderful  advancement  which  Ogden  has  made  during 
the  past  few  years  and  the  great  metropolitan  appearance  she 
has  taken  on.  is  due  more  to  her  elegant  and  modern  structures 
than  anything  else.  It  is  but  fitting  iu  a  work  of  this  character, 
containing  engravings  of  her  finest  business  blocks  and  private 

dwellings,  that  a  brief 
sketch  of  the  business 
and  meritorious  work 
executed  by  Mr.  \V.  \V. 
Fife,  aprominent  archi- 
tect of  this  city.  l>e 
given.  Mr.  Fife  is  cer- 
tainly efficient  and 
painstaking  in  the  per- 
formance of  his  work, 
and  that  he  has  ^rcai 
original  conceptions  re- 
garding the  line  of  en- 
terprise in  which  he  is 
engaged  is  amply  at- 

^rj*  tested    by    the   elegant 

MI  T  structures  for  which  he 

has  made  designs  and 
drawn  plans. 

The  following  brief 
list  of  buildings  in  this 
city  speak  more  em- 
phatically for  his  abil- 
ity than  could  the  most 
lueid  writer:  City  Hall, 
Ogden;  Utah  Loan  £ 
Trust  Co.'s  bank  and 
office  building;  fifth 
wan!  institute  and  then 
tre,  Ogden;  high  school 
North  Ogden;  church, 
fifth  ward.  Ogden; 
church,  fourth  ward. 
Ogden;  \V.  II.  Wright 
&  Sons  Co.'s  store  and 
office  building,  Ogden; 
Hon.  D.  II.  Peery's  store 
and  office  building, 
Ogden;  Jno.  .1.  < 
blo.-k,  Ogden;  Union 
block  stores  and  ollice 
building,  Ogden;  C. 
Woodmansee's  store 
and  office  building,  <  't,'- 
den;  li.  White's  store 
and  office  building,  Og- 
den: .Ino.  Soowcroft  A 
Sons'  store  building, 
Ogden:  .1.  II.  Spargo's 
uid  office  build- 
ing, Ogden;  Lincoln 
hotel,  OgdiMi;  grand  pn- 
villion.  Hot  Springs. 
near  <  >gden ;  residence, 
linn.  Lnrin  I-'  n  r  r, 
<  'gden:  residence,  E.  T. 

\Vixiley,  Ogden;  residence.  K.  T.  Hiilaniski.  <  >gd«»n;  residence, 
I.  <;.  Ke ly.  <>k'd.Mi;  n'xidfiice,  I.  L.  (Murk,  I  igdon;  resi- 
dence, Hon.  Jos.  Stanford.  <>gden:  n  Idard, 
Ogdxn;  residence,  Thos.  .1.  Steph*ns,Ogden ;  residence.!''.  W. 
Lafrentz,  Ogden,  and  many  othei  stores,  office  buildings, 
bank*,  churches  and  residence*  to  which  reference  can  be  made. 
Thee*  are  all  representative  buildings  and  we  call  epeoial 
attention  to  the  Utah  Loan  A-  Trust  Company's  building  at  the 
comer  of  Washington  avenue  and  TwentT.foartli  street,  the 
finest  and  most  handsome  structure  by  all  odds  in  the  Terri- 
tory, and  really  unsurpassed  in  the  West  as  an  architectural 
creation.  It  is  an  ornament  t»  th»  city,  and  Mr.  Kife  achieved 
for  himaelf  great  credit,  and  established  a  lasting  repu' 
for  ability  and  competency  in  modeling  such  a  grand  aud 
imposing  structure. 


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Mr.  Fife  is  a  native  of  Ogden  and  thirty-fivejyears  of  age. 
He  has  been  actively  engaged  in  the  contracting  and  architec- 
tural pursuit  for  fifteen  years,  and  for  the  last  five  years  has 
devoted  himself  exclusively  to  his  large  and  growing  business 
as  an  architect. 

Mr.  Fife's  knowledge  of  the  architectural  profession  was 
acquired  in  the  beet  school  of  learning,  viz. :  practical  experi- 
ence. 

His  father  was  well  known  to  the  people  of  this  community 
as  a  thorough-going,  capable  and  highly  qualified  builder  and 
contractor,  second  to  none  in  this  country.  His  education  and 
knowledge  of  the  rudiments,  details  and  fundamental  princi- 
ples of  this  department  of  industry  was  obtained  under  a  seven 
years'  apprenticeship  in  Edinburgh,  Scotland,  and  in  the  large 
cities  of  England  and  Scotland,  and  upon  coming  to  this 


of  any  similar  firm  in  the  city,  and  we  doubt  if  any  young  man 
in  the  country  has  manifested  such  superior  capabilities  and 
efficiency  in  so  arduous  an  occupation. 

Mr.  Fife  has  studied  hard  and  earnestly  to  perfect  himself 
in  the  details  of  architecture  (in  which  study  he  never  tires), 
and  in  order  to  keep  abreast  of  the  times  and  give  his  patrons 
the  benefit  of  the  latest  and  most  approved  productions  of 
recognized  authority  and  eminent  draughtsmen  and  designers, 
subscribes  to,  and  keeps  constantly  on  file,  the  very  best  works 
and  periodicals  on  architecture  published  in  the  United  States, 
and  is  in  communication  with  publishers  in  different  parts  of 
Europe  to  bring  to  his  aid  and  to  use  in  his  work  the  finest  and 
most  magnificent  and  substantial  class  of  work  in  planning 
and  construction  of  buildings. 

He  subscribes  regularly  to  such  celebrated  publications  as 


BUILDINWS  DESIGNED  BY  W.  W.  FIFK,  ARCHITECT. 


country  in  the  early  settlement  of  Utah,  he  was  an  active 
worker  in  the  construction  of  buildings  in  Salt  Lake  City, 
Ogden  and  throughout  the  Territory;  and  established  for  him- 
self a  reputation  for  the  excellence  of  his  work  and  the  great 
skill  he  displayed. 

His  son,  the  subject  of  our  sketch,  was  an  apprentice  under 
his  father,  and  always  exhibited  the  same  natural  aptitude  for 
this  class  of  work.  At  the  early  age  of  thirteen  he  started  in  to 
learn  his  chosen  profession.  He  soon  became  a  partner,  and 
when  but  fifteen  years  of  age  was  made  clerk  of  the  works  his 
father  then  had  in  charge.  He  was  invested  with  the  important 
responsibility  of  ordering  the  material,  etc.,  and  other  duties  of 
which  a  lad  of  his  years  seldom  has  a  proper  conception.  Two 
years  later  at  the  age  of  seventeen  he  assumed  entire  charge  of 
tbe  draughting  department,  and  shortly  afterward  his  father 
retired  from  business,  leaving  the  affairs  of  the  concern  entirely 
with  his  sou.  The  business  was  at  that  time  much  the  largest 


the  American  Architecture,  international  edition,  published  in 
Boston,  Massachusetts,  the  most  expensive  scientific  work 
produced  in  the  United  States. 

The  Inland  Architect  is  a  monthly  edition  of.  the  highest 
order  which  comes  to  Mr.  Fife's  office  regularly. 

Another  weekly  paper  of  a  high  character,  the  Architect 
and  Builder,  is  teeming  each  issue  with  new  and  valuable 
points  and  suggestions. 

The  Scientific  American,  architects  and  builders'  edition,  is 
another  important  publication  dealing  in  an  able  and  scientific 
manner  with  the  latest  topics  of  interest. 

All  of  these  and  many  other  noted  papers  are  to  be  found  at 
Mr.  Fife's  office  as  they  appear  each  regular  issue,  and  the  high 
class  plates  and  engravings  which  come  with  them  from  time 
to  time,  are  all  carefully  classified  and  kept  for  ready  reference. 

Mr.  Fife's  library  is  replete  with  volumes  by  authors  of  the 
highest  authority,  and  anything  appertaining  to  the  subject  of 


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V. 


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architecture  can  be  found.  We  mention  these  facts  to  show 
that  be  is  wide-awake  to  the  demands  of  modern  architecture 
and  uses  bis  utmost  endeavors  to  furnish  the  people  of  this 
community  with  all  the  advantages  of  the  latest  developments 
of  the  profession  all  over  the  world. 

That  Mr.  Fife  is  highly  expert  in  his  mastery  of  the  subject 
to  which  he  is  devoted  is  clearly  indicated  in  the  splendid  class 
of  buildings  he  has  erected;  the  bulk  of  the  substantial  and 
costly  structures  of  this  city  having  been  modeled  and  designed 
by  him. 


this  floor,  there  are  three  music  rooms  and  a  garden  hall  for  the 
recreation  of  pupils.  The  second  floor  contains  eight  large 
class  rooms,  a  double  parlor,  the  main  office,  and  the  chapel  and 
infirmary.  The  library,  studio,  two  large  class  rooms,  seven 
music  rooms  and  five  large  dormitories  occupy  the  third  floor, 
while  the  fourth  floor  is  set  aside  exclusively  for  dormitories' 
Twenty  one  sisters  attend  to  the  interests  and  instruction  of 
pupils,  under  the  supervision  and  head  guardianship  of  thesister 
superior.  Every  care  is  taken  to  see  that  the  primary  objects 
for  which  the  school  is  designed  are  carried  out  to  the  fullest 

extent.  Thorough  and  compre- 
hensive courses  in  all  the  vari- 
ous branches  usually  provided 
in  academic  schools  are  taught, 
iind  the  best  systems  of  instruc- 
tion are  adopted.  Besides  the 
regular  English  course  and 
Latin,  lessons  in  book-keeping, 
ty|«>  writting  and  short-band, 
are  given  after  the  latest  im- 
proved methods.  There  are  now 
250  pupils  in  attendance  and 
scholars  are  received  at  all 
times  during  the  year. 

The  citizens  of  Utah  and 
surrounding  states  and  terri- 
tories are  to  be  congratulated 
on  having  in  their  midst  such 
a  praiseworthy  and  meritorious 
institution,  and  as  this  work 
will  be  circulated  largely 
through  this  section  of  the 
country,  the  opportunity  is 
availed  of  to  recoommend  the 
Sacred  Heart  academy  in  the 
highest  terms,  as  an  admirable 
place  for  the  proper  training 
and  education  of  young  ladies. 


1'hotoli) 


SA<   Itl  II   m:\KT  AI'AI'I  \\\. 


SACRED  HEAHT  ACADEMY. 


The  high  class  educational  institutions  of  Ogden  are  among 
the  noteworthy  features  of  the  city's  multitudinous  attractions 
and  advantages.  The  splendid  school  edifice,  known  as  the 
Sacred  Heart  academy,  located  at  the  corner  of  Twenty-fifth, 
nii'1  i,  >uincy  streets,  is  indeed  a  model  institution  of  the  kind, 
and  reflects  great  credit  on  the  worthy  and  right  minded  peo- 
ple, whose  high  motives  and  sincere  efforts  have  caused  its 
i-r.-i-tiiiii.  His  doubtful  if  the  school  has  a  superior  in  this 
country,  both  in  regard  to  the  excellent  design  and  convenient 
arrangement  of  the  building,  and  the  conscientious  and  capa- 
ble sister*  who  have  charge  and  are  now  conducting  the  in- 
Htitution.  An  academy  of  this  character  commends  itself  to 
the  favorable  consideration  of  parents  who  wish  to  provide  for 
their  children  it  thorough  and  comprehensive  education,  and  at 
the  same  time  feel  that  all  the  influences  thrown  around  them 
are  of  ouch  a  wholesome  and  beneficial  tendency  as  to  purify 
and  strengthen  their  moral  nature  and  early  inculcate  prin- 
ciples of  honor  mi.  I  obedience. 

The  building  itself  shows  the  untiring  zeal  and  earnest  en- 
deavors of  the  projectors,  and  their  perfect  conception  of  the 
fundamental  needs  of  so  vital  and  important  an  uiHtitution.  II 
was  erected  and  equipped  at  a  total  cost  of  $lii."i,uio,  mi.i  i«  pre- 
eminently appropriate  and  convenient  in  every  appointment. 
It  U  '225x75  feet  in  dimensions  and  is  four  atones  high.  The 
capacity  of  the  school  is  sntllcient  to  accommodate  from  500  to 
600  boarding  pupils,  and  although  it  is  but  a  short  time  since 
the  building  wan  ready  for  occupancy  it  is  rapidly  tilling  up.  An 
ample  hot  water  heating  aparatus  furnishes  'heat  to  every 
apartment,  and  th««  building  is  provided  throughout  with  lx>th 
gas  and  electric  light. 

The  tirxt  Moor  in  occupied  l>\  the  spacious  exhibition  hall 
which  i*  T'lyf.T  feet,  a  splendid  and  nicely  arranged  office  2r>x14, 
also  a  commodious  and  appropriately  furnished  reception  room 
2flx4fl.  The  dining  room  i*  also  oa  the  flmt  floor  and  is  di- 
vided into  two  iliHtin.-t  •  i.'partraenU  each  44x28  feet  in  dinmti 
•ion*.  The  kitchen  and  refactorie*  are  located  near  the  dining 
room,  and  folly  equipped  with  all  facilities  and  necomary 
arrangements.  Hmide*  the  apartment*  already  mentioned  on 


DOYLE  &  HALVEBSON 

Very  prominent    among  the 
industries  of  the  country  is  the 

plumbing  business,  defined  as  by  far  the  most  important 
branch  of  the  house  building  art.  Among  the  most  indispen- 
sable aids  of  the  sanitary  reformer  are  the  men  of  integrity, 
skill  and  intelligence  in  this  special  line.  In  this  connection 
due  mention  should  be  made  of  Doyle  A.  Halverson,  plumbing 
and  gas  fitters  at  No.  'i'li  1  Washington  avenue,  who  keep  pace 
with  the  demands  of  the  times,  and  who  have  for  the  past  i  lire.. 
years  been  actively  engaged  in  this  department  of  trade.  The 
firm  is  fully  prepared  to  execute  every  description  of 
plumbing,  gas  and  steam  fitting,  also  sewerage  work  in  the  beat 
manner  and  at  lowest  rates,  at  the  same  time  guaranteeing  sat- 


isfactiou  in  every  instance.  They  give  steady  employment  to 
fifteen  skilled  artisan*  and  the  experience  of  its  members 
combined  with  skill  and  sound  judgment  have  given  them  a 
wide  reputation  as  reliable  workers.  This  important  tlourixh 
ing  and  industrial  enterprise  has  now  been  in  sucoeaafnl  oper- 
ation for  nearly  three  years.  Kach  member  of  the  firm  is  a 
master  mechanic  in  hi*  special  line,  a  fact  that  coupled  with 
popularity  mid  rare  business  sagacity  has  secured  for  them  a  ln- 
••  huiioMS  upon  a  sura  and  permanent  foundation.  Ml 
orders  are  promptly  attended  to,  the  beet  material  used,  and 
toe  rates  and  terms  are  reasonable  and  liberal. 


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C.  A.  EKLUND. 

The  foremost  enterprise  in  the  city  of  Ogden  engaged  in  the 
merchant  tailoring  business  is  that  of  C.  A.  Eklund,  whose  spa- 
cious rooms  are  located  at  2463  Washington  avenue,  second  floor. 
This  widely  known  and  old  established  house  has  been  doing 
business  in  Ogden  since  1881,  and  has  enjoyed  a  most  prosper- 
ous career.  Through  the  untiring  efforts  of  the  proprietor  and 
his  thorough  understanding  of  all  the  multitudinous  details  of 
the  profession,  the  trade  has  been  increased  until  now  it  amounts 
to  over  $25,000  annually,  and  extends  all  over  Utah,  Idaho, 
Wyoming,  Montana  and  Nevada.  Mr.  Eklund  carries  a  very 
choice  and  complete  line  of  stock  embracing  all  the  latest  and 
best  goods  in  the  market,  and  ever  makes  it  a  leading  object 


C.  A.  EKLUND. 

not  only  to  employ  the  very  best  and  most  experienced  work- 
men, but  to  keep  on  hand  a  comprehensive  line  of  well  selected 
cloths,  from  which  the  most  fastidious  can  make  selections. 
The  store  and  workshop  consists  of  two  large  and  conveniently 
arranged  rooms  together  25x80  feet  in  dimension,  equipped 
with  every  facility  and  otherwise  convenient  and  inviting.  He 
employs  twelve  hands,  and  is  prepared  to  fill  orders  for  gar- 
ments or  suits  adapted  to  social  or  business  purposes,  with  the 
least  delay,  and  at  the  most  reasonable  prices. 

Mr.  Eklund  is  a  native  of  Sweden,  and  came  to  this  country 
in  1874,  and  to  Salt  Lake  City  in  187G.  where  he  remained  until 
1879,  when  he  removed  to  Larime,  Wyoming.  He  remained 
there  two  years,  and  then  located  in  Ogden  where  all  of  his  in- 
terests have  since  been  centered.  Me  is  an  honorable,  upright 
business  man  and  applies  himself  faithfully  to  his  chosen 
avocation. 


J.    A.   STEPHENS. 

Among  those  old  established  mercantile  enterprises  in  the 
city  of  Ogden,  which  have  ever  maintained  a  leading  position 
in  the  commercial  interests  of  the  city,  and  proved  themselves 
instrumental  in  furthering  and  increasing  the  importance  and 
material  prosperity  of  this  section  as  a  wholesale  and  jobbing 
center,  is  the  well  known  wholesale  and  retail  grocery  house  of 
J.  A.  Stephens,  located  at  365,Twenty-fourth  street.  This  estab- 
lishment was  first  opened  ten  years  ago  under  the  firm  name  of 
Stephens  &  Stone,  and  continued  under  that  title  until  October 
5th,  1891,  when  Mr.  Stephens  became  sole  owner.  A  large  and 
substantial  trade  has  been  built  up  both  wholesale  and  retail,  and 
the  amount  of  business  transacted  is  increasing  yearly,  the  an- 
ual  sales  now  averaging  over  8 120,000.  Six  hands  are  given  con- 
stant employment  in  the  various  departments  and  shipments 
are  made  throughout  Utah,  Idaho  and  Wyoming. 


Mr.  Stephens  has  been  the  principal  factor  in  the  enterprise 
since  its  inception,  and  being  a  thorough-going  business  man  of 
untiring  industry,  supplemented  by  unremitting  efforts  to  sup- 
ply the  demands  of  the  trade,  satisfactorily,  he  has  not  only 
augmented  the  business  to  its  present  proportions,  but  has 
gained  the  respect,  of  the  people  of  this  community. 

Mr.  Stephens  was  born  in  the  State  of  Ohio  forty-two  years  ago 
where  his  early  education  was  also  acquired.  While  yet  a  young 
man  he  removed  to  Omaha,  and  engaged  with  a  mercantile 
house  of  that  city,  as  traveling  salesman,  continuing  in  that 
capacity  for  twenty  years,  when  he  severed  his  connection  with 
the  house  and  came  to  Ogden.  This  was  about  twelve  years  ago, 
and  since  then  he  has  been  highly  successful  not  only  in  his 
business  venture,  but  in  outside  investments  and  speculations. 
He  is  chairman  of  the  executive  committee  of  the  board  of  di- 
rectors of  the  Equitable  Co-operative  Association  of  Ogden, 
and  is  prominently  identified  with  other  leading  enterprises. 

Mr.  Stephens  is  deeply  interested  in  the  future  of  Ogden  and 
not  only  watches  its  growth  and  increasing  prosperity  with  the 
keenest  pleasure,  but  is  always  ready  to  aid  in  the  promotion  of 
projects  designed  to  build  up  and  improve  the  city. 


E.  A.  OLSEN. 

The  business  house  occupied  by  Mr.  E.  A.  Olsen,  at  2245 
Washington  avenue,  is  an  old  established  stand,  and  shows  a 
keen  business  discernment  on  Mr.  Olsen's  part,  when  he  se- 
cured possession  of  the  same  about  two  years  ago,  as  the  busi- 
ness of  to-day  will  verify.  The  building  in  which  the  estab- 
lishment is  located  is  a  large  two-story  structure,  20x50, 
conveniently  and  attractively  arranged.  The  stock  is  full  and 
complete,  the  assortment  embracing  everything  in  the  way  of 
staple  and  fancy  groceries,  glass  and  chinaware,  etc.  He  fully 
guarantees  his  goods  to  be  strictly  as  represented,  while  his 
prices  will  always  compare  favorably  with  the  other  stores  of 


Photo  by  Newcomb  Bros. 


E.  A.  OLSEN. 


the  city.  He  obtains  his  supplies  direct  from  the  leading 
sources,  and  nothing  but  the  choicest  and  highest  grade  goods 
are  ever  sold  over  his  counter.  He  carries  a  large  stock,  and 
his  sales  amount  to  $24,000  annually,  the  trade  being  exclus- 
ively among  the  very  best  class  of  people,  with  whom  he  has 
gained  universal  popularity  as  an  upright  business  man. 

He  has  lived  in  Ogden  for  the  past  seven  years,  and  is  well 
known  and  respected  by  all  with  whom  he  comes  in  contact. 
Independent  of  his  business  relations,  Mr.  Olsen  is  an  enter- 
prising, public-spirited  man,  and  has  the  future  interests  of 
the  city  of  Ogden  at  heart,  readily  aiding  and  endorsing  all 
movements  calculated  to  promote  the  city's  growth  and  ad- 
vancement. 


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amonnt  of  sales.    The  stock  represents  something  ov T  *'2.r)0,(KK),  ami  tlie  annual   business  reaches 
Watson  is  one  of  the  popnlar  business  men  of  Ogden  aud  an  enterprising  riti/.eu. 


JOHN  WATSON. 

Mr.  John  Watson,  man- 

.  ager  of  the  Ogden  branch 

]  of  the  Z.  C.  M.  1.,  emi- 

'•  grated  to  this  country 

-  from  Englauii.  hin  native 
^  country,     in     1KM.       H* 
:  came  direct  to  I'tali.  and 
I  having  a  thorough  husi- 
|  ness  education,  obtained 
=  through    experience    ac- 
E  quired  in  some  of  the  lar- 
"  gest  commercial  houses  of 
.  Kngland,    soon     became 

§  actively  engaged  in  the 

j  mercantile    interests    of 

=•  this  Territory.   Naturally 

•;  shrewd  and  careful  in  all 

'  business  transact  ions, and 

?.  possessing    a     thorough 

;  knowledge  of  the  general 

i  merchandise    branch    of 

r.  industry  he  moved  rapid 

;  ly  to  the  front,  and  wit  liin 

-.  three  years  after  reaching 
Utah   was  appointed    to 

-  the    responsible  position 
|  he  now  occupies.     Under 
:  his  able  guidance  the  in- 

-  stitutiou    his    made     re 
\  markable    progress    and 
;  has  been    maintained  on 
,'.  the  same  solid  aud  pro- 

-  gressive  basis,  that  char- 
:  acteri/es  the  mother  con- 
=  oern   in  Salt   Lake  City. 

-  tueOgdeneuterprisecom- 
ing  next  in  order  in  point 
of     magnitude    and    the 

upward  of    $7(M),0<K>.      Mr. 


A.  W.  PUTNAM. 


The  gents'  furnishing  establishment  of  Mr.  A.  \V.  Putnam,  located  at  No  J4o:i  Washington  avenue,  was  first  opened  in  its 
present  handsome  quarters  in  the  Utah  Loan  &  Trust  Co.  building.  December  15,  1891,  and  the  large  stock  of  new  and  choice 
goods,  together  with  moderate  prices,  and  the  proprietors  liberal  methods  of  doing  business  at  opce  brought  th.-  st'T.-  into  popnlar 
favor,  and  it  now  enjoys  a  large  and  growing  patronage.  A  full  and  complete  stock  of  clothing  and  gents'  furnishing  goods  is 
always  on  band,  embracing  every  article  known  to  the  tr.de,  and  all  »f  the  best  brands  aud  highest  grade  of  goods.  In  addition 

to  these,  goods  of  an  equally  sub- 
stantial character  but  of  plainer 
patterns  and  at  more  moder- 
ate priced  is  kept  constantly  in 
stock.  The  investment  is  quoted 
lit  alxmt  *1H,(KHI.  and  the  aiiiinul 
sales  amount  to  upwards  of  $3<UH)n 
in  all  1'iutn  of  Utah.  Idaho  and 
W\  liming,  requiring  the  services  of 
a  force  of  competent  assistants. 

Mr.  Putnam  is  an  enterprising 
and  thorough  going  citizen  as  well 
.  as  a  shrewd  aud  sagacious  Imsi 
§  ness  man.     He  caun-   t«  <  Vden  a 
3  year  and  a  half  ago  aud  opened  a 

-  similar  establishment  on  Twi 

-  fourth  street,  where  he   continued 
y:  until  the  new  store  he  occupies  at 
._•  present  was  completed  and  ready 
^  fur  oooupanry.      lie   w  HH   Ixirn   in 

\VniikeBha  county.  Wisconsin,  and 
is  fifty  y  ears  of  age.  For  ten  years 
he  was  engaged  as  traveling  sales- 
man for  the  American  Kuhber 
.(•any.  of  Chicago,  III.,  ami  for 
two  years  prior  to  coining  to  this 
city  he  MIL-  in  South  1  >akota,  con- 
ducting an  enterprise  mmilar  to 
that  over  which  he  now  preside*. 
He  IK  an  honorable  upright  man. 
Denial  and  Rwisbli'.  and  well  liked 
l>y  all  with  whom  he  come*  in  con- 
tact. 


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DK.  E.  M.  FELSHAW. 

DR.  E.  M.  FELSHAW. 

Dentistry  is  coming  to  be  one  of  the  most  important  pro- 
fessions of  modern  times.  Not  but  that  high  class  work  in 
this  line  has  always  been  appreciated  and  persistently  sought 
after,  but  the  marked  advance  and  improvements  in  the 
methods  and  instruments  employed  of  late  years  require 
thorough  discipline  and  practical  experience.  There  are  many 
able  and  skillful  dentists  in  the  city  of  Ogden  prominent 
among  whom  is  Dr.  E.  M.  Felshaw.  He  first  came  to  this  city 
in  1882,  with  ripe  experience  and  a  thorough  knowledge  of  all 
phases  of  the  art.  He  opened  an  office,  but  after  two  years  of 
prosperous  business  here,  he  removed  to  Park  City,  remaining 
there  four  years,  thence  returning  to  Ogden  where  he  has 
established  himself  permanently.  He  was  born  in  Lewis  county 
New  York,  thirty-four  years  ago,  was  educated  at  Lee  Center, 
Oueida  county,  and  then  entered  the  office  of  H.  T.  Felshaw  at 
Constableville,  New  York,  to  study  this  profession.  He  applied 
himself  closely  to  his  work  for  several  years,  and  then  came 
direct  to  Ogden,  where  he  has  proved  himself  a  highly  quali- 
fied dentist,  well  able  to  execute  with  perfect  satisfaction  the 
most  difficult  and  complicated  class  of  work,  and  where  his 
conscientious,  painstaking  efforts  to  please  all  patrons  has 
gained  for  him  confidence,  esteem  and  good  will  of  the  people 
of  this  section.  His  parlors  in  the  Grand  Opera  House  build- 
ing are  pleasant,  handsomely  fitted  up  and  equipped  with  all 
conveniences  and  appointments.  Those  entrusting  their  work 
with  him  can  feel  assured  that  they  will  receive  careful  atten- 
tion and  be  dealt  with  upon  the  most  satisfactory  terms. 


L.  H.  WALLACE. 

For  several  reasons  the  jewelry  business 
may  be  regarded  as  the  highest  art  conducted 
on  the  basis  of  a  mercantile  enterprise.  Especi- 
ally is  this  true  under  the  advanced  degree  of 
perfection  it  has  attained  in  these  modern  times, 
and  the  jeweler  and  watchmaker  who  hopes  to 
meet  with  gratifying  success  must  be  thorough- 
ly experienced  and  qualified  in  the  details  of  all 
branches  of  the  trade. 

The  city  of  Ogden  is  supplied  with  several 
jewelry  establishments  which  may  be  justly 
termed  first-class,  and  which  occupy  positions 
in  the  front  rank  of  that  industry,  among  them 
being  the  jewelry  store  of  Mr.  L.  H.  Wallace, 
located  at  421  Twenty-fifth  street  in  the  Reed 
Hotel  building.  The  premises  are  conveniently 
and  handsomely  fitted  up,  and  arranged  with  a 
special  view  to  facilitate  the  proper  transaction 
of  business  and  the  display  of  the  costly  and 
elaborate  stock  of  goods  carried,  embracing  all 
styles  and  classes  of  watches,  clocks,  jewelry, 
precious  stones,  etc.  The  assortment  of  dia- 
monds is  especially  complete  and  varied,  also 
that  of  rubies,  emeralds,  sapphires,  cameos, 
opals  and  other  gems,  wtich  are  set  to  order  in 
the  most  elaborate  and  artistic  styles.  Watches 
of  various  makes  both  foreign  and  American 
are  always  found  in  stock.  Repairing  is  done 
promptly  and  neatly,  and  all  work  entrusted  to 
Mr.  Wallace  is  guaranteed  to  give  entire  satis- 
faction. He  is  also  an  expert  optician,  and  car- 
ries a  complete  stock  of  optical  goods.  He 
employs  three  skilled  and  experienced  assist- 
ants in  the  various  departments,  while  Mr. 
Wallace  is  himself  a  practical  jeweler  and 
scientific  optician,  thoroughly  conversant  with 
all  phases  of  the  business. 

Mr.  Wallace  is  a  native  of  Clearfield,  Penn- 
sylvania. He  removed  to  Iowa  in  1871,  and 
from  there  in  1883  to  Red  Cloud,  Neb.  He  has 
resided  in  Ogden  for  the  past  two  years,  during 
which  time  he  has  gained  the  confidence  and 
good  will  of  the  public  and  established  for 
himself  a  high  reputation  in  his  profession.  He 
is  an  honorable  and  upright  business  man, 
straightforward  and  reliable  in  all  his  dealings. 
Since  locating  here  he  has  built  up  a  large  and  substantial 

patronage  and  executes  work  for  the  very  best  class  of  people 

in  the  city. 


PHOTO  BY  NMWOOMB  BUGS.        L.  H.  WALLACE. 


THOMAS  BROS. 

Among  the  old  established 
and  successful  business 
firms  of  this  city,  one  that 
has  gained  a  high  reputation 
for  excellence  of  goods  car- 
ried, and  straightforward 
and  liberal  methods  of  con- 
ducting their  enterprise  will 
be  found  the  firm  of  Thomas 
Bros.,  grocers,  located  at  the 
corner  of  Twenty -fourth 
street  and  (I rant  nveutie. 
This  leading  concern  was 
first  established  some  fifteen 
years  ago,  under  the  title  J. 
M.  Thomas  A  Sons,  which 
continued  until  about  three 
years  ago  when  the  firm 
name  was  changed  to  its 
present  style,  Thomas  Bros. 
Through  years  of  careful 
and  painstaking  efforts  to 
please  the  public,  and  con- 
stant endeavor  to  carry  in 
stock  at  all  times  such  a 
choice  and  comprehensive 
stock  of  staple  and  fancy 
groceries  that  customers  can 
at  all  times  find  the  articles 
they  need  and  feel  assured 
that  nothing  but  pure  and 
wholesome  goods  will  be  sold 
them,  they  have  succeeded 
iu  building  up  an  immense 
trade  in  this  line,  numbering 
among  their  regular  patrons, 
some  of  the  very  best  fami- 
lies of  the  city. 

The  premises  consist  of  a 
large  two-story   brick   build- 


Photo  by  Neweomb  Bra.          THOMAS  MHOS. 


ing  34x60  feet  in  dimensions, 
fire  proof  and  fitted  up 
tastefully,  with  a  special 
view  to  facilitate  the  r»n 
venient  and  rapid  transact  i<  n , 
of  the  extensive  business 
this  firm  now  controls. 

Over  $  10,<MK)  is  invested  in 
the  enterprise,  and  the  an- 
nual sales  amount  tot  70,000. 

Ten  experienced  hands  are 
given  employment  and  the ir 
trade  is  very  extensive. 

The  individual  memtars  of 
the  firm  are  N.  J.  Thomas 
and  M.  II.  Thomas,  both 
gentlemen  of  high  business 
qualifications  and  a  thor- 
ough knowledge  of  the  mer- 
cantile enterprise  in  which 
they  are  engaged. 

They  are  natives  of  Ogden, 
and  their  interests  and   in 
vestments  have  been  centered 
in  this  city. 

They  are  public  spirited 
men  and  support  many 
causes  and  efforts  instituted 
for  the  (general  good  of  the 
city,  and  not  only  have  im- 
plicit confidence  in  a  won- 
derful growth  and  expansion 
of  Ogden  in  the  future,  but 
believe  that  such  a  condition 
should  be  brought  about  as 
speedily  as  possible  by  the 
united  effort  of  all  influential 
citizens  in  the  adoption  of 
any  legitimate  measure  for 
the  purpose. 


Photo  by  Mowonoib.        M.  J.  TIIOMAH. 


Photo b»  fewoomb,       N.  J.  THOMA8. 


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PHOTO  BY 


UTAH  LOAN  AND  TRUST  COMPANY. 


W.  W.  FIFE,  ABCHITKCT 


UTAH   LOAN  &   THUST  COMPANY. 


Perhaps  the  strongest  evidence  of  the  material  and  sub- 
stantial growth  and  prosperity  of  a  rising  city,  that  has  gained 
a  sufficient  degree  of  advancement  among  the  industrial  and 
commercial  centers  of  the  country  to  claim  distinction,  as  a 
metropolitan  center  of  the  locality  in  which  it  issituated,  is  the 
character  and  soundness  of  its  banking  institutions.  They 
form  a  reliable  index  in  estimating  the  aggregate  amount  of 
financial  and  industrial  transactions,  and  are  safe  and  sure  in- 
dications of  the  actual  progress  being  made  in  all  directions. 

The  credible  and  substantial  banking  houses,  and  financial 
and  investment  corporations,  which  are  centered  in  the  City  of 
Ogden,  and  from  which  their  extensive  operations  in  improve- 
ments and  developments  radiates,  are  marked  evidences  of  the 
present  advancement  and  future  possibilities  of  the  city. 

The  Utah  Loan  &  Trust  Co.  is  one  of  the  Territory's 
stauncbest  and  most  reliable  financial  institutions.  It  has 
among  its  officers  and  directiors,  some  of  the  most  prominent 
citizens  of  the  community,  and  who  are  universally  recognized 
and  appreciated,  as  men  of  the  highest  business  qualifications 
as  well  as  Bound  and  able  financiers. 

This  leading  banking  corporation  was  first  organized  in  1888, 
with  C.  C.  Richards  president  ;  L.  W.  Shurtliff  vice-president, 
and  H.  H.  Bolapp,  cashier,  all  men  of  superior  ability  and 
especially  fitted  for  the  respective  positions  they  occupy. 
Through  their  judicious  executive  guidance  and  sound 
financial  policies,  the  interests  of  the  bank  have  been  subserved 
to  the  fullest  extent,  and  its  business  has  steadily  grown  and 


prospered,  until  now  it  stands  in  all  respects  among  the  fore- 
most institutions  of  the  kind  in  the  country. 

The  paid-up  capital  is  $'200,COO,  surplus  812,000.  A  general 
banking  business  is  conducted,  receives  deposits,  discounts 
good  commercial  paper,  loans  on  first-class  security,  corresponds 
with  leading  banks  in  the  United  States  and  Europe,  issues 
letters  of  credit,  etc. 

The  new  and  elegant  structure  in  which  the  banking  rooms 
are  located  is  owned  by  the  company  and  is,  indeed,  a  model  of 
its  kind.  No  adequate  description  of  the  premises  can  be  given 
in  this  limited  space,  but  as  regards  substantiality  and 
grandeur  of  architectural  design,  and  beauty  and  richness  of 
finish,  we  doubt  if  it  is  surpassed  by  any  similar  structure  in 
the  West. 

The  building  is  five  stories  high  with  basement,  and  is  75x122 
feet  in  dimensions.  The  materal  used  in  its  construction  is 
cream  stone  and  pressed  brick,  with  redwood  interior  finish. 
It  contains  in  all  four  ccixmcdious  stores  and  the  banking  room 
on  the  ground  floor  and  one  hundred  spacious  and  nicely  arrang- 
ed offices  on  the  upper  floors.  The  building  is  provided  with 
all  the  modem  improvements  and  office  conveniences,  such  as 
elevators,  electric  lights,  gas,  speaking  tubes,  etc.,  and  is  in  all 
respects  an  ideal  business  and  office  building,  and  is  not  only 
a  source  of  pride  to  the  enterprising  gentlemen  who  have 
erected  it,  but  it  is  a  maiked  credit  to  the  City  of  Ogden.  The 
interior  arrangement  is  an  especially  fine  piece  of  architectural 
work.  A  large  open  square  occupies  the  center  of  the  build- 
ing, around  which  a  psssage-way  extends  en  each  floor, 
affording  from  any  point  an  entire  circumspect  of  the 


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interior.  A  mammoth  skylight  is  constructed  overhead  giving 
an  abundance  of  light  and  ventilation.  The  finest  passenger 
elevator  made  rises  along  one  eide  of  this  court  convenient  to 
all  parts  of  the  building. 

The  banking  rooms  are  especially  handsome  and  finely 
furnished.  The  finishing  throughout  is  in  mahogany,  richly 
carved  and  artistically  arranged  and  with  a  special  view  to 
facilitate  the  convenient  transaction  of  business.  Immense 
plateglass  are  set  on  two  sides  throwing  a  profusion 
of  light  into  all  departments.  The  main  entrance  extends 
obliquely  across  the  corner.  Heavy  stone  steps,  out  with  a 
graceful  surface-curve  rises  from  the  street  to  the  floor  of  the 
banking  room.  The  style  of  the  building  is  modern 
rumanesque.  The  stone  comes  from  the  celebrated  Croydon 
quarries  of  this  Territory,  and  which  is  now  regarded  as  the 
best  to  be  obtained  in  the  intermonutain  region.  The  base- 
ment is  divided  up  for  storage,  heating  and  elevator  purposes. 
The  ground  floor  is  occupied  by  the  banking  rooms  and  four 
commodious  store  rooms.  The  main  en  trance  on  Twenty-fourth 
street,  leading  to  the  office  and  elevator  hall  is  twelve  feet 

AH  glass  in  the  windows  on  street  fronts  are  plate  and  the 
sashes  are  so  arranged  that  the  lower  forge  light  will  slide  up, 
and  transom  over  same  is  pivoted  so  tnat  the  occupant  or 
tenant  can  always  have  good,  pure  air  circulating  in  his 
room.  Leading  from  the  mam  entrance  hail  and  circling 
the  elevators  is  the  main  staircase,  four  feet  wide,  and  con- 
structed of  iron  and  slate.  This  stair  continues  to  the  fifth 
ttoor.  After  leaving  the  first  story  the  stairs  are  built  out  in 
the  large  light  well  or  open  court.  The  second  floor  and  floors 
above  are  divided  into  offices,  averaging  twenty-seven  on  eacfc 
floor,  with  toilets,  closets  and  all  other  modern  conveniences. 
There  is  not  a  dark  loom  in  the  building,  all  are  desirable  for 
the  purposes  for  which  they  are  intended.  Most  of  the  ofllces 
have  direct  sunlight  in  them  while  the  others  receive  their 
light  through  the  windows  in  partitions  that  divide  front 
and  private  offices  and  from  the  large  open  court.  The  entire 
building  is  heated  by  steam  and  lit  with  gas  or  electric  lights. 
The  ceiling  of  offices  is  eleven  and  one-fourth  feet  high, 
and  otherwise  furnished  and  modeled  in  a  rich  and  georgeous 
fashion.  The  building  and  bank  are  altogether  the  most  mag- 
nificent in  the  city,  and  for  that  matter  equal  if  not  superior 
to  any  in  the  Territory.  •  It  has  been  the  purpose  of  the  Utah 
Loan  &  Trust  Co.  to  make  their  building  a  monument  of  the 
city's  growth  and  enterprise  for  all  time  to  come,  and  we  may 
say  without  fear  of  committing  ourselves,  that  no  matter  to 
what  metropolitan  proportions  Ogden  may  expand  in  the 
future,  this  Handsome  and  costly  structure  will  ever  be  re- 
garded by  the  citizens  of  this  community  as  a  most  highly 
prized  acquisition,  an  well  as  an  incalculable  benefit  to  the 
city. 


success,  one  that  reflects  the  highest  credit  on  his  abilities  and 
methods.  Mr.  Pingree,  the  cashier,  was  chosen  to  fill  that  im- 
portant position  in  consequence  of  his  extended  experience  and 
well-known  competency;  and  the  directory,  made  up  of  men 
too  well  known  to  require  more  than  the  citation  of  their  nan.es, 
complete  an  official  board  of  surpassing  excellence.  The  back, 
has  won  the  confidence  and  esteem  of  the  corporations,  com- 
panies and  merchants  of  the  city,  and  is  looked  upon  by  all 
who  have  occasion  to  transact  business  with  it  as  well  deserv- 
ing of  patronage. 


W.  FABB  &  CO. 

t  In  every  community  there  are  men  whose  enterprise, 
activity  of  mind  and  strong  business  talents  bring  them  into 
prominence— men  in  whose  hands  a  branch  of  bneinets  ordi- 
narily commonplace  is  built  up  and  managed  with  such  skill 
that  it  BEBumea  a  prominent  position  in  the  mercantile  history 
of  a  city.  Such  men  and  such  business  is  that  of  \V.  Farr  & 
Co.,  Whose  present  enterprise  was  established  about  two  yeais 
ago,  and  by  prudent  management  and  a  thorough  practical 
knowledge  of  the  business  has  been  brought  to  its  present 
large  and  growing  proportions.  Farr  &  Co.  are  located  at  346 
Twenty-fourth  street,  where  he  carries  a  heavy  stock  of  flour, 
grain,  hay  and  feed,  which  is  offered  at  bed  rock  prices,  and  also 
makes  a  specialty  of  car  load  lots.  The  average  amount  of 
business  done  by  this  firm  is  fifty  thousand  dollars  a  year 
which  necessitates  the  assistance  of  four  employees,  and  their 
business  extends  through  Utah,  Nevada  and  Idaho,  and  to-day 
they  rank  as  one  of  the  leading  firms  in  their  line,  and  have 
gained  a  reputation  of  being  a  thru  who  deals  fairly  and  justly 
with  all  their  patrons.  Mr.  Farr  is  one  of  Ogden's  pioneers, 
having  resided  here  twenty-nine  years,  and  is  well  and  favor- 
ably known  throughout  the  city  and  Territory. 


FIB9T  NATIONAL  BANK. 

The  First  National  Bank  of  Ugden  is  one  of  the  oldest 
established  and  most  reliable  banking  bouses  of  Utah.  It  has 
ever  retailed  the  entire  confidence  and  good  will  of  the  public, 
and  now  elands  as  the  leading  financial  mutilation  of  Ugden. 
It  was  duly  organized  in  1881  under  the  National  banking 
laws,  and  iU  solid  success  and  splendid  financial  condition 
reflect!  the  highest  credit  upon  all  connected  with  its  adminis- 
tration. The  capital  stock  is  $150,000.  with  a  surplus  of  »'JU,OUO, 
and  the  officers  and  directors  are  as  follows:  1>.  11.  I'eery, 
president;  John  Sharp,  vice-president;  James  1'ingree,  cashier, 
1>.  II.  Pe«ry,  R.  J.  Taylor,  D.  Ecclea,  Oeo.  W.  Thatcher,  .loin. 
Sharp,  Jamee  Sharp,  James  T.  Little,  H.  8.  Young  and  liar 
nard  Whit*  directors,  all  of  whom  are  representative  citizens 
and  capitalists,  men  of  sound  judgment  and  superior  financial 
method*,  whose  plan  of  operation  baa  received  the  merited 
endorsement  of  the  community  at  large. 

The  bank  occupies  nllirm  in  its  splendid  five-story  bi  Iding, 
78x«»l,  situated  at  tbe  corner  of  Washington  avenue  and  Twenty- 
fourth  street,  and  fitted  up  in  elegant  andcoetly  style, arranged 
with  a  special  view  to  facilitate  the  proper  and  rapid  trans- 
action of  their  exUniive  bnaineaa,  which  teachea  to  all  parts  of 
tbe  United  States  and  Europe. 

A  general  banking  businesa  ia  conducted,  exchange* 
letter*  of  cre-dit  are  issued,  loans  made  on  good  collateral,  and 
discounts  of  first-clam  commercial  paper.     It  has  tbe  largest 
list  of  deposit*  of  any  bank  in  the  city,  and  corresponds  with 
tbe  very  beet  bank*  of  the  country. 

Mr.  Ptery,  tbe  president,  is  a  tonnd  banker  and  UUMMr, 
wboee  guidance  baa  secured  to  tbe  bank  a  career  of  uniform 


STAFFOBD,  MILLEB  &  CO. 

The  house  of  Stafford,  Miller  &  Co.,  dealers  in  harness,  sad- 
dles, etc.,  maintains  tbe  highest  standard  of  excellence  in  its 
manufactures,  and  a  reputation  for  liberality  and  fair  dealing 
of  the  highest  possible  character.  The  premises  occupied  con- 
sists of  two  floors  at  2450  Washington  avenue,  each  2.r>iltXJ  feet 
in  dimensions,  equipped  in  every  respect  for  the  satisfactory 
prosecution  of  the  business. 

The  firm,  which  consists  of  F.  Stafford,  K.  T.  Miller  and  P 
Hoop,  succeeded  to  the  business  of  the  Ugden  Saddlery  and 
Harness  Manufacturing  Company,  April  20th,  1891,  and  at  once 
completed  operations  for  an  increase  in  volume  and  extent  of 
operations.  They  carry  large  and  selected  invoices  of  har- 
ness, saddlery,  whips,  blankets,  horse  goods,  etc.,  and  give 
special  attention  to  the  making  of  goods  to  order.  They  use 
only  the  best  qualities  of  stock  in  their  lines,  devoting  particular 
care  to  the  work,  employing  only  the  most  experienced  and 
competent  operatives,  and  warrant  their  products  as  among  the 
best  obtainable  in  the  markets  of  the  world.  They  do  a  large 
and  steadily  increasing  trade  throughout  I'tah,  Idaho  and  Wyo- 
ming, and  are  well  known  a*  exceptionally  deserving  of  the 
public  confidence  and  patronage. 


JOS.  WALLACF. 

The  drug  establishment  of  Joseph  Wallace  was  founded 
about  one  jear  ago  by  Mr.  Wallace,  who  poaMtet*  in  a  marked 
degiee  all  the  qualifications  necettaiy  for  tbe  conduct  of  a  *uo- 
cn>nfui  entei  prise.  Few  nun  are  moie  generally  known 
throughout  this  Territory  than  he,  being  a  native  of  Utah  Mid 
having  lived  in  the  Teinlory  all  hie  life.  The  past  eight  jeais 
he  baa  tesided  in  Umh-n,  wheie  he  ha*  seen  the.wond.  iful 
change's  and  iraLfrfoiniBtinn*  ihfct  have  l«en  made  in  the  city  a 
growth  and  picsterily  in  (list  tine.  Mr.  \Vnllsre  i*  at  present 
located  at  iiMi)  Washington  aveuoe,  in  the  letail  drug  business, 
kt  which  place  (an  be  (cued  a  lice  cf  pnie  diugs,  also  perd  m- 
eiy  and  toilet  ailiclti.  All  inscription*  ent tutted  to  him  will 
be  caiefulh  compounded. 

Mr.  Wallace  ha*  resided  for  to  nany  ye»i*  in  this  city,  and 
ia  to  well  and  generally  km.nn  tbiooghout  tbe  Territoiy,  that 
he  needs  no  cimmendation.  Anyone  needing  pne  diugior 
chemical*,  diuggisl*1  aundries,  etc.,  will  be  w»ll  served  by 
calling  at  hi*  place  of  bu*inet •  ••  above  deaignated. 


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T.  E.  FITZGERALD. 

Mr.  T.  E.  Fitzgerald  one  of  Ogden's  prominent  and  influential 
citizens,  wasborn  at  New  Lexington,  Perry  county,  Ohio,  and 
is  forty-four  years  of  age.  He  was  raised  a  farmer  boy,  and 
educated  in  the  schools  of  his  native  town.  At  the  age  of 
twenty-three  he  learned  the  butcher  business,  and  shortly  after 
removed  to  Toledo,  Ohio,  whence  although  he  was  successful 
in  his  undertaking  and  made  some  money,  he  removed  to 
Louisville,  Kentucky,  and  associated  himself  with  the  well- 
known  firm  of  Taylor  &  Williams,  in  the  capacity  of  traveling 
salesman.  He  is  still  connected  with  the  same  house. 

Mr.  Fitzgerald  first  settled  in  Utah  during  1830,  and  has 
resided  in  Ogden  for  the  past  twelve  years,  where  he  has  not 
only  gained  the  esteem  and  good  will  of  the  community,  but 
has  by  his  public  spirit,  liberal  support  and  hearty  endorse- 
ment of  all  efforts  put  forth  for  the  advancement  of  the  city's 
material  interests  and 
general  welfare,  estab- 
lished a  deserved  reputa- 
tion as  a  loyal  and  ster- 
ling citizen.  He  was 
elected  to  the  imortant 
position  he  now  holds,  as 
police  judge  for  the  first 
ward  in  February,  1891, 
because  of  his  recognized 
ability,  integrity,  and 
wide-spread  popularity, 
and  his  judicial  career 
has  been  highly  satisfac- 
tory to  the  public.  He  is 
a  member  of  the  North- 
westen  Commerical  Trav- 
elers Association,  of  Chi- 
cago, a  member  of  the 
West  Commercial  Trav- 
elers Association,  of  St. 
Louis,  and  a  member  of 
No.  16,  A.  O.  U.  W.  He 
II.-IH  a  high  standing  in  all 
of  these  organizations 
and  takes  an  active  part 
in  their  movements  and 
workings.  Personally  he 
is  a  man  of  prepossessing 
appearance,  and  his  socia- 
ble nature  and  general 
manner  creates  for  him 
a  host  of  warm  and  cher- 
ished friends  wherever 
he  goes. 


PHOTO  BY  NEWOOMB  BROS 


O.  HANSON. 

Among  the  leading 
tailoring  establishments 
in  the  city  of  Ogden  is 
that  of  Mr.  O.  Hanson, 
located  at  2444  Washing- 
ton avenue.  The  prem- 
ises occupy  the  ground 
floor  of  a  substantial 
building  15x25  feet  in 
dimensions,  the  sales- 
room being  handsomely 
fitted  np  and  well  ap- 
pointed. A  branch  establishment  is  located  at  220  Twenty- 
fourth  street. 

Mr.  Hanson  has  been  in  business  in  Ogden  for  the  past  five 
and  one-half  years,  and  during  that  time  by  careful  painstak- 
ing efforts  has  succeeded  in  building  up  a  large  and  ever 
increasing  patronage.  A  fine  line  of  broadcloth,  cassimeres, 
seasonable  suitings  in  tweeds,  meltons,  cheviots,  serges,  diago- 
nals and  vestings  is  carried  in  stock,  from  which  the  most 
fastidious  cannot  fail  to  make  selections.  Mr.  Hanson  is  a 
practical  cutter  and  fitter  and  personally  superintends  the 
make-up  of  every  garment  that  leaves  his  establishment. 

Seven  skilled  assistants  are  employed  continuously  in  the 
various  departments  of  work,  and  orders  are  promptly  filled. 

Mr.  Hanson  is  a  native  of  Sweden,  and  came  to  this  coun- 
try in  1863.  He  is  a  proficient  and  experienced  tailor,  perfectly 
familiar  with  every  phase  of  the  business,  and  a  genial,  sociable 
gentleman  who  has  popularized  himself  with  all  with  whom  he 
has  dealings. 


W.  KAY  AND  COMPANY. 

In  writing  of  the  advance  and  development  of  the  city  of 
Ogden  with  reference  to  commercial  affairs,  the  wholesale  pro- 
duce, fruit  and  grain  business  must  always  occupy  a  prominent 
position  as  a  branch  of  mercantile  pursuit,  contributing  in  no 
small  degree,  to  the  commercial  importance  of  the  city. 

Among  the  houses  whose  extended  transactions  and  high 
standing  entitle  them  to  special  mention  is  that  of  W.  Kay  & 
Company,  one  of  the  largest  establishments  in  the  city.  It  was 
founded  in  1881,  and  has  had  a  remarkably  prosperous  and 
successful  career,  its  trade  steadily  increasing  with  each  suc- 
ceeding year!  The  especial  plan  upon  which  this  company 
operates,  is  to  buy  up  produce  from  the  farmers  roundabout, 
load  into  cars  and  ship  direct.  An  immense  amount  of  bus- 
iness is  in  this  way  carried  on,  which  is  by  no  means  confined 
to  Utah,  but  extends  in  its  various  relations  all  over  Montana, 

Idaho, Wyoming,  Nevada, 
Nebraska,  Colorado  and 
California.  The  average 
sales  per  annum  reach 
over  $50,000,  and  four 
competent  and  experi- 
enced hands  are  con- 
stantly engaged  in  look- 
ing after  the  business  of 
the  house.  The  head- 
quarters of  this  concern 
are  located  at  the  corner 
of  Washington  avenue 
and  Twenty-fifth  street, 
where  they  have  large 
and  commodious  office 
rooms,  and  through  which 
the  various  operations  of 
the  company  are  carried 
on. 

Mr.Willard  Kay  is  now 
the  sole  proprietor  of  this 
institution,  and  his  untir- 
ing energy  and  thorough- 
going business  qualities, 
together  with  a  keen  un- 
derstanding of  the  spe- 
cial requirements  of  the 
branch  of  enterprise  in 
which  he  is  engaged,  has 
enabled  him  to  gradually 
build  up  and  enlarge  his 
business,  until  now  he  is 
one  of  the  largest  prpduec 
dealers  in  this  section  of 
the  country.  He  is  one  of 
Ogden's  enterprising,  go- 
a-head  citizens, ever  alive 
to  the  best  interests  of 
the  city  and  Territory, 
a  native  of  Utah,  with 
an  unwavering  confidence 
in  a  wonderful  growth 
and  expansion  of  her 
commercial  and  indus- 
trial relations  in  the 
future. 


T.  E.  F1TZUEKALD. 


OGDEN  MILLING  &  ELEVATOR  CO. 

The  flouring  mill  industry  of  Utah  is  quite  as  important  a 
branch  of  business,  as  any  of  the  manifold  interests  to  which  her 
varied  resources  give  birth.  The  Odgen  Milling  &  Elevator 
Co.,  is  among  the  leading  concerns  in  its  line  in  the  Territory. 
The  company  was  incorporated  in  1888,  with  James  Mack, 
president ;  Joseph  Clark,  manager  and  S.  H.  Higginbotham, 
secretary  and  treasurer.  It  controls  three  large  mills  with  a 
total  capacity  of  five  hundred  barrels  per  day,  and  does  a  busi- 
ness extending  all  over  Utah,  Idaho,  Wyoming,  Nevada,  Mon- 
tana and  Texas. 

The  Phoenix  Mill,  the  largest  of  the  plant,  is  a  six-story 
building  with  facilities  of  the  most  expensive  modern  character 
for  rapid  and  large  production,  which  is  operated  by  water 
power,  is  complete  in  the  minutest  detail.  The  two  remaining 
mills,  the  " Advance,"  and  the  "Taylor,"  are  respectively 
four  and  five-story  buildings  equally  well  equipped;  also 


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operated  by  water-power.  The  Advance~was  the  first  mill  in 
Northern  Utah  provided  with  the  stone  grinding  process,  the 
stone  used  being  quarried  in  the  mountains  of  Utah. 

The  company  manufactures  and  deals  in  tine  grades  of 
patent  Hour,  bran,  shorts,  grain,  rye-Hoar,  rolled  oats,  graham, 
hominy,  corn  meal,  germade,  cracked  wheat,  chicken  feed,  etc., 
particular  attention  being  paid  to  special  lines  in  which  an 
extensive  trade  is  done,  and  which  are  known  under  the  follow- 
ing brands:  "High  Patent  Victor."  "Gilt  Kdge,"  '•(  iold  Medal." 
"Good  Lack,"  "Snow  Ball,"  and  "Fancy." 

Two  hundred  thousand  dollars  are  invested  in  the  business, 
sixteen  experienced  men  are  constantly  employed. 

The  members  of  the  firm  are  all  highly  proficient  in  their 
line  of  business,  and  thoroughly  practical,  occupying  an  envia- 
ble position  among  the  business  men  of  Odgen,  and  highly 
respected  and  esteemed  as  citizens. 

The  officers  are  as  follows:  James  Mack,  who  built  and 
owned  several  of  the  first  mills  erected  in  Northern  Utah,  is 
president;  Joseph  Clark 
who  built  the  first  steam 
Hour  mill  in  the  Terri- 
tory, is  manager;  ami  .1. 
W.  Abbott, secretary  and 
treasurer,  and  the  capi- 
tal stock  is  as  above,  the 
largest,  part  of  which  is 
held  by  these  gentlemen. 

The  Ogden  Milling 
A  Elevator  Company  is 
classed  among  the  lead- 
ing concerns  of  Utah, 
and  the  energetic  push- 
ing disposition  of  its 
officers  promises  a  main- 
tenence  of  its  present 
advanced  position. 


recognized  as  one  of  the  best  qualified  men  in  the  profession 
in  this  part  of  the  country. 

He  is  a  genial  and  courteous  gentleman,  well  liked  by  all 
with  whom  he  comes  in  contact,  and  respected  and  esteemed  in 
both  business  and  social  circles. 


W.  M.  CLARK. 

It  is  of  paramount 
concern  to  the  public 
that  those  who  are  en- 
gaged in  the  drag  bus- 
iness should  be  highly 
qualified  in  their  pro- 
feMion.  and  offer  for 
sale  nothing  but  the 
very  purest  and  fresh- 
est medicines.  Lives 
often  depend  upon  the 
virtues  and  remedial 
properties  of  articles 
contained  in  prescrip- 
tions which  the  drng- 
giM  must  fill,  the  bene 
Hcial  effects  of  which 
depend  largely  upon  the 
strength  and  parity  of 
the  ingredients.  The 
citi/ens  of  Ogden  have 
in  the  pharmacy  of  W. 
M.  Clark,  located  at  2 IJ 
Twenty-fifth  street,  an 
establishment  that  fill 
ttlls  all  the  requirements 
of  a  ti  rut  -claim  service  of 
it.  kn,,l. 

Mr.  Clark  is  a  highly  qualified  pharmaceutist,  and  has  had 
years  of  experience  in  the  bumnem.  His  prevent  establiHhine.it 
was  opened  in  August,  1891,  and  has  since  been  the  base  of 
HUP  plies  for  a  large  and  prosperous  trade. 

The  premise*  occupied  consist  <if  u  large  brick  building, 
fltteil  up  with  every  convenience  and  arrangement  for  ade- 
quately meeting  the  demand*  of  the  trade  Kv«ry  article 
included  in  the  stock  of  a  flrst-olas*  drug  IIOIIM-  will  he  found 
ami  |.iitr»nn  can  always  depend  upon  having  their  pre 
nriptioM  filial  promptly  and  accurately. 

Mr.  Cliirk   rame  to  ( igden  from   Hurliiigton,  Iowa.  an. I  wan 

<ir  and  one-half  years  engaged  M  manager  at  Win.  I  >nv,.r 

A  Sow  large  establishment.     M-  was  also  connected  with  the 

•'*   Drug  Company,  »f  Halt  Lake  City,  for  live  and 

one-halt  year*  before  engaging  in  business  for  hinuwlf.     Ili- 

schooling  DM  been  thorough  and  comprehensive,  anil  be  If 


WM.  II.  Tl'KNKK.  Mi.)c,r.,f  (>*,!,.„ 


HON.  WM.  H.  TURNER. 

The  highest  municipal  office  of  the  city,  viz:  the  mayordlty 
is  ably  and  satisfactorily  filled  by  Hon.  William  II.  Turner,  a 
native  of  England,  who  came  to  tUis  country  in  1867. 

He  received  bis  early  education  in  the  schools  of  KugUiid. 
and  after  coming  to  America  remained  at  the  city  of  New- 
York  about  a  year,  then  moved  westward  to  Cheyenne.  Wyoming, 
where  he  entered  the  employ  of  the  Union  Pacific  railroad,  con- 

tinuing  in  the  employ- 
ment of  that  corporation 
for  a  year  or  two.  thence 
removing  to  Corinne, 
Utah,  in  the  company  of 
Geo.  A.  Lowe.  He  re- 
mained at  the  latter  city 
from  1870  to  1879,  when 
he  came  to  the  city  of 
Ogden.  This  was  about 
the  time  the  Utah  & 
Northern  railroad  was 
in  course  of  construc- 
tion, and  Ogden  was  the 
most  prominent  point 
on  the  line.  Fully  rec- 
ognizing the  possibili- 
ties of  the  city  as  Boom- 
ing commercial  and  in- 
dustrial oeirer  of  the 
West,  Mr.  Turner  deter- 
mined to  settle  perman- 
ently in  Ogden,  and  ac- 
cordingly engaged  in 
the  service  of  lieo.  A. 
Lowe,  in  the  agricul- 
tural implement  busi- 
ness, one  of  the  largest 
concerns  of  the  kind  in 
the  Territory,  of  which 
he  soon  became  mana 
ger.  This  important 
position  he  continued  to 
fill  until  April,  1891, 
when  he  wan  elected  tn 
the  office  of  mavor  of 
the  city,  which  office  he 
now  fills,  with  a  quality 
of  ability  and  fidelity 
not  only  acceptable  to 
his  constituents,  but 
Mich  ax  to  insure  for 
him  a  high  place  in  the 
esteem  and  good  will  of 
all  worthy  oiti  -.ens. 

Since  Mr.  Turner  has 
assumed  the  grave  re- 
•ponml>ility  of  his  pres- 
ent incumbency,  the 
city  hiiF  n mlcrgone  ben- 
eficial changes  that  may 
be  attributed  to  the  wise  policy  he  has  inaugurated. 

Mr.  Turner  IN  n  linn  lieliever  in  the  virtues  an.)  advantages 
of  fraternal  organizations,  and  lends  his  sand  ion  and  *up|M>rt  to 
as  many  as  his  limited  time  will  permit  II.  is  Post  Grand 
Warden  of  the  local  lodge  of  <  >dd  Fellows,  ( i ran.  1  Treiim-. 
tli.-iinmd  Lodge  nf  I'tnh.  also  <i  rand  Treasurer  of  the  Grand 
Kncainmnent  of  I'tah.  He  has  aleo  been  an  active  rnemlxT  of 
V  i ).  I'.  W.,  for  the  past  ten  years,  having  tilled  every  office  in 
the  subordinate  lodge,  and  is  present  chairman  of  the  finance 
committee  of  the  <  imud  Lodge.  For  ten  years  he  has  been  an 
a'-tive  and  valuable  member  of  the  K.  of  IV,  during  which  time 
he  has  tilled  every  office  in  the  8iil>ordinate  lodge.  He  has  also 
been  •  member  of  common  conn  'il.  to  winch  he  has  been 
repeatedly  returned;  is  a  repul>lt<Mn  in  national  I...I.IICH.  and 
was  elected  to  the  office  of  mayor  of  tbeciU.on  the  Citiwns 
It  k.  t 


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WASHINGTON  JENKINS. 

Mr.  Washington  Jenkins,  located  at  Boom  68,  First  National 
Bank  building,  is  conceded  to  be  one  of  the  most  accomplished 
of  surveyors.  He  is  the  successor  to  David  Jenkins,  who  estab- 
lished the  business  in  1850.  The  present  incumbent  began 
operations  in  1881,  though  engaged  in  the  practice  of  his  pro- 
fession several  years  previous,  and  has,  since  succeeding  to  his 
father's  patronage,  maintained  the  reputation  the  latter  ac- 
quired. Mr.  Jenkins  has  had  a  large  experience 
in  laying  out  and  sub-dividing  town  sites,  in  draw- 
ing plans  for  their  improvement,  also  plans  and 
specifications  for  water  works,  sewerage,  foundations,  and 
other  descriptions  of  engineering  work  for  patrons  located 
all  over  the  Territory  of  Utah,  also  for  some  in  Idaho  and 
Wyoming.  He  makes  a  specialty  of  land  surveying,  examining 
titles,  etc.,  and  is  prepared  to  execute  promptly  and  satisfac- 
torily all  work  of  this  character  entrusted  to  him. 

Mr.  Jenkins  filled  the  important  office  of  county  surveyor  of 
Weber  county  from  1882  to  1889,  and  discharged  the  duties  in 
a  thorough  and  systematic  manner,  and  to  the  entire  satisfac- 
tion of  the  public  and  county  officials.  He  is  well  and  favorably 
known  throughout  this  part  of  the  country,  and  has  succeeded 
in  building  up  a  substantial  and  desirable  business.  In  the 
city  of  Ogden  he  stands  high  in  business  and  social  circles,  and 
has  gained  the  good  will  of  all  with  whom  he  has  come  in  con- 
tact. 


L.  H.  BECRAFT  &  COMPANY. 

Among  the  live,  wide-awake  and  enterprising  real  estate 
firms  of  Ogden,  is  that  of  L.  H.  Becraft  &  Co.,  located  at  2414 
Washington  avenue,  in  the  Citizens'  bank  building.  This  firm 
is  composed  of  L.  H.  Becraft  and  J.  C.  Nye,  and  is  probably  the 
most  extensive  handlers  of  choice  local  and  suburban  property 
in  Ogden,  having  listed  on  their  books  three  of  the  best  addi- 
tions to  the  city,  besides  numerous  odd  pieces  of  business  and 
residence  property.  They  operate  principally  in  Ogden  and 
Weber  county  (though  they  have  for  sale  some  excellent  farms 
both  improved  and  unimproved  in  various  other  parts  of  the 
Territory,  and  make  a  specialty  of  Lake  View,  Nob  Hill  and 
University  Place  additions,  all  located  in  sightly  and  well- 
drained  districts;  doing  an  extensive  advertising  business,  and 
enjoying  a  well-deserved  reputation  for  making  quick  sales  for 
those  desiring  an  immediate  disposition  of  property.  They  also 
negotiate  loans  on  mortgages,  make  collections  and  transact  a 
general  business  in  their  lines. 

Mr.  Becraft  and  Mr.  Nye  are  both  enterprising  and  go-ahead 
citizens,  instituting  and  aiding  all  efforts  to  build  up  the  city. 
They  have  effected  some  very  large  and  important  deals,  and 
now  have  on  hand  prospective  sales  which,  if  consummated, 
will  terminate  to  the  financial  benefit  of  both  buyer  and  seller, 
as  well  as  promote  the  interests  of  the  city  in  general. 

Their  contracts  for  handling  property  are  both  explicit, 
and  liberal,  and  are  conscientiously  lived  up  to. 


GIBSON  &  SMTJRTHWAITE. 

Of  the  many  commercial  and  mercantile  enterprises  forming 
the  channel  through  which  the  trade  of  cities  Hows  there  are 
few  if  any  having  capacity  for  a  wider  scope  and  range  than 
the  general  merchandise  and  produce  business.  Of  those  en- 
gaged in  this  line  in  this  city  one  of  the  most  prominent  and 
influential  establishments  is  that  of  (iibson  &  Smurthwaite. 

The  enterprise  was  first  established  five  years  ago  by  Mr. 
H.  E.  Gibson  and  on  February  first,  1890,  Mr.  C.  A.  Smurth- 
waite was  admitted  into  the  business  as  co-partner.  The  com- 
prehensive knowledge  of  the  requirements  and  responsibilities 
connected  with  this  branch  of  commercial  endeavor  possessed 
by  this  firm,  together  with  their  straightforward  manner  of 
transacting  business,  has  steadily  increased  their  trade  until  it 
now  amounts  to  one  quarter  of  a  million  dollars  yearly,  and 
extends  throughout  Idaho,  Nevada,  Washington,  California, 
Colorado,  Texas,  New  Mexico,  Kansas,  Nebraska  and  Iowa. 

The  business  is  wholesale  produce,  groceries,  grain,  seam- 
less burlap  bags,  twine,  kerosene,  linseed  and  machine  oils,  etc., 
at  the  same  time  making  a  specialty  of  alfalfa  seed,  grain,  and 
all  kinds  of  produce,  in  car-load  lots,  necessitating  an  average 
investment  of  thirty  thousand  dollars  and  requiring  the  assist- 
ance of  five  employees. 

The  premises  occupied  by  this  firm  consists  of  a  three  story 
brick  building  50x160  feet  in  size,  with  a  large  and  commo- 


dious   basement  all  of  which  is  admirably  adapted  to  their 
needs. 

Mr,  Gibson  has  been  a  resident  of  Ogden  for  twenty  years, 
and  stands  high  in  the  community,  having  served  the  city  as  a 
member  of  council  and  as  a  justice  of  the  peace.  Prior  to 
removing  to  Ogdeu  Mr.  Smurthwaite  was  in  the  wholesale 
grocery  business  at  Salt  Lake.  No  firm  in  this  Territory  stands 
higher,  and  none  is  more  favorably  known  than  Gibson  & 
Smurthwaite.  

THE  LARKIN  UNDERTAKING  COMPANY. 

Among  the  undertakers  and  funeral  directors  of  this  city, 
the  Larkin  Undertaking  Company  will  be  found  occupying  a 
foremost  position. 

The  corporate  members  of  the  company  have  had  a  long 
and  varied  experience  in  their  line  of  business,  and  understand 
perfectly  the  proper  mode  of  directing  funerals,  according  to 
the  wishes  of  those  who  seek  their  services.  The  company  was 
established  in  May  1887,  and  by  close  attention  to  the  require- 
ments of  the  service  the  company  has  become  universally 
known  and  esteemed. 

A  full  and  complete  line  of  metallic,  cement  and  hardwood 
caskets,  and  burial-cases,  coffins,  etc.,  are  carried  in  stock,  also 
undertakers  trimmings,  artificial  flowers,  etc.  Embalming  and 
preparing  bodies  for  shipment  are  made  specialties,  and  every 
facility  is  at  hand  for  the  proper  and  appropriate  execution  of 
orders,  etc. 

The  premises  occupied  consist  of  a  substantial  brick  build- 
ing 25x65  feet  in  dimension,  and  conveniently  arranged  and 
appointed.  Three  experienced  assistants  are  employed,  and 
orders  are  received  from  all  portions  of  Utah,  Idaho  and 
Nevada. 

The  individual  members  of  the  company  G.  W.  Larkin 
and  Chits.  J.  A.  Lindquist,  are  intelligent  and  energetic  gentle- 
men, courteous,  attentive  and  polite,  and  independent  of  their 
business  relations,  are  social  and  public  spirited,  taking  a  deep 
interest  in  Ogden  and  its  present  and  future  welfare,  and  ready 
to  encourage  any  plan  whereby  its  interests  may  be  promoted. 

Mr.  Larkin  the  senior  member  is  forty-four  years  of  age  and 
a  native  of  Cambridge,  Eng.  He  came  to  this  country  in  1863, 
is  a  graduate  of  the  United  States  College  of  Embalming,  of 
New  York,  and  has  a  wide  practical  experience. 


B.  M.  SHORT. 

Of  the  various  enterprises  that  give  character  and  standing 
to  the  metropolitan  pretensions  of  the  city  of  Ogden,  there  are 
none  more  worthy  of  favorable  consideration  at  the  hands  of 
the  public  than  the  real-estate  business;  and  the  interests  of 
that  line  of  business  in  the  city  are  in  the  hands  of  competent, 
thorough-going  business  men,  who  are  energetic  in  their  efforts 
to  promote  the  city's  welfare.  Foremost  among  them  will  be 
found  Mr.  B.  M.  Short,  investment  banker  and  attorney-at-law, 
located  at  2404  Washington  avenue.  Mr.  Short  opened  his 
present  office  in  April,  1889,when  the  time  was  ripe  for  the  city  of 
Ogden  to  spring  forward  to  a  place  of  prominence  among  the  rival 
mountain  cities,  and  he  has  aided  very  materially  in  effecting 
the  wonderful  growth  and  prosperity  which  she  has  undergone 
during  the  past  few  years.  He  is  a  man  of  means  himself,  and 
has  a  confidential  standing  and  wide  acquaintance  among  the 
leading  investors  of  the  Bast.  This  has  enabled  him  to  direct 
large  amounts  of  outside  capital  to  the  city,  as  well  as  to  induce 
settlers  and  newcomers  to  locate  here.  Mr.  Short  handles 
West  Og'den  addition,  a  spendid  residence  tract,  situated  in  a 
high  and  sightly  portion  of  the  city,  making  it  especially  desira- 
ble for  beautiful  and  comfortable  homes. 

Besides  this  he  has  for  sale  other  choice  property  in  various 
parts  of  the  city,  as  well  as  throughout  Weber  county.  Having 
ing  ample  capital  at  his  command  he  is  enabled  to  take  advan- 
tage of  special  offers,  the  benefit  of  which  he  in  turn  gives  to 
his  patrons,  by  at  once  replacing  them  upon  the  market  at  a 
small  margin,  believing  as  he  does  in  a  rapid  disposition  of 
property  at  a  reasonable  profit. 

Mr.  Short  was  director  of  the  Chamber  of  Commerce,  of 
Ogden,  for  over  a  year,  and  is  now  a  director  in  the  Keal  Estate 
Kxchange,  fast  becoming  an  institution  of  importance.  He  is 
also  prominently  connected  with  other  leading  public-spirited 
enterprises  designed  to  build  up  the  city  and  promote  the 
general  welfare  of  its  citizens. 

Mr.  Short  is  not  only  a  thoroughly  conscientious  business 
man,  but  courteous  and  affable  in  all  relations,  both  business 
and  social,  and  well  deserving  of  the  confidence  and  esteem  the 
public  repose  in  him. 


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lie  made  extensive  improvements  and  enlarged  the  building, 
fitting  it  up  for  mercantile  purposes,  since  when  it  has  been 
leased  to  a  leading  business  interest  of  this  city. 

From  that  time  until  the  present  Mr.  Woodmansee  has  de- 
voted hi?  time  almost  exclusively  to  the  improvement  of  his 
farms,  culture  of  fruits,  etc.,  an  industry,  which  under  his 
skillful  care  and  management,  have  grown  to  be  highly  remu- 
nerative and  a  source  of  inestimable  pride  and  satisfaction. 
Mr.  Woodmansee  owns  considerable  valuable  city  property, 
both  business  and  residence,  and  his  great  faith  in  the  future 
possibilities  of  Utah  and  especially  Ogden  City,  has  been 
made  apparent  in  his  willingness  to  aid  such  public  spirited 
movements  as  are  likely  to  bring  about  the  material  growth 
and  prosperity  to  which  the  vigorous  development  of  the  sur- 
rounding country  unquestionably  points.  In  the  past  as  in 
the  present  Mr.  Woodmansee  has  ever  exhibited  a  progressive 
spirit,  and  broad  and  liberal  views,  with  whatever  enterprise  or 
project  he  identities  him- 
self. As  a  citizen  he  is 
loyal,  sterling  and  public 
spirited,  and  withal  a 
thorough-going  business 
man,  sagacious  and  yet 
fair  and  upright  in  all 
transactions. 

To  the  integrity  and 
honest  purpose  of  such 
men  Ogden  owes  her  pres- 
ent advanced  position  of 
wealth,  population  and  in- 
telligence, and  it  will  be 
due  to  this  same  enter- 
prising and  go-ahead  class 
of  citizens  that  she  forges 
ahead  in  the  future  to  the 
high  position  she  right- 
fully deserves,  among  the 
metropolitan  cities  of  the 
country. 


RALPH  P.  HUNTER. 

Anyone  taking  into 
consideration  the  im- 
mense transactions  be- 
tween buyers  and  sellers 
of  real  estate  in  this  city 
cannot  question  the  im- 
portance of  the  agent. 
One  of  the  most  reliable 
gentlemen  engaged  in 
this  line  of  enterprise  is 
Ralph  P.  Hunter,  of  2414 
Washington  avenue,  who 
established  himself  in  this 
city  in  1888,  and  by  his 
fair  dealings  and  strict 
business  integrity  he  has 
placed  himself  in  the  front 
rank.  lie  makes  a  spec- 
ialty of  loaning  money  on 
all  kinds  of  real  estate 
security,  and  is  doing 
a  large  business  in  this 
line.  He  also  has  the 


HONJDAVID  EVANS,  Pres't  Ogden  Chamber  of  Commerce. 
Photo  by  Newcomb  Bro8. 


DAVID  EVANS. 

Mr.  David  Evans,  the  subject  of  this  sketch,  furnishes  an  em- 
inent example  of  the  thoroughgoing  and  progressive  class  of 
men  who  have  figured  prominently  in  Utah's  progress  from  a 
primitive,  undeveloped  Territory  into  a  modern  and  highly  or- 
ganized modernized  community. 

Mr.  Evans  was  born  in  the  city  of  Lehi,  Utah  county,  Utah, 
and  is  thirty-nine  years  old.  The  city  was  then  scarcely  a  vil- 
lage— only  a  hamlet.  Mr.  Evans  was  in  fact  the  first  boy  born 
to  that  vicinity.  He  was  raised  on  a  farm  and  received  his 
early  education  in  the  district  schools,  the  educational  facilities 
of  the  county  then  being,  as  may  well  be  imagined,  crude  and 
imperfect.  But  they  were  the  best  to  be  had  in  those  days  and 
were  really  as  good  as  in  most  other  portions  of  the  Territory. 
He  worked  on  his  father's  farm  during  farming  season  and  at 
tended  school  during  the  winter,  following  this  plan  until 

seventeen  years  of  age. 
About  this  time  many 
promising  mineral  dis- 
coveries were  being  made 
at  Tintic,  and  Mr.  Evans, 
though  but  a  mere  boy, 
concluded  to  visit  the 
Tintic  district  and  "try 
his  luck."  He  first  visited 
Homansville,  Tintic, 
where  he  hired  out  as  a 
laborer  in  the  construc- 
tion of  a  large  smelter 
then  in  progress  of  build- 
ing at  that  place.  Re- 
maining at  such  employ- 
ment for  a  time,  he  next 
commenced  prospecting 
and  general  mining  on  his 
own  hook.  He  located 
and  worked  a  number  of 
good  mining  claims,  but 
owing  to  his  inexperience 
and  lack  of  means  it  nec- 
essarily proved  up  hill 
work.  Being  ambitious 
and  persistent  by  nature 
however,  he  never  lost 
courage,  and  after  two 
years  of  unrewarded  exer- 
tion, shifted  his  occupa- 
tion with  the  intention  of 
returning  to  his  claims  as 
soon  as  he  had  acquired 
sufficient  funds  for  the 
purpose.  For  the  follow- 
ing two  years  he  had 
charge  of  a  saw  and  shin- 
gle mill  in  Southern 
Utah,  at  the  same  time 
burning  charcoal  for 
smelting  purposes.  A 
noteworthy  incident  oc- 
curring to  him  while  en- 
gaged in  these  capacities, 
was  the  capture  of  John 
L>.  Lee,  leader  of  the  as- 
sailing party  at  Mountain 
Meadows. 
1  laving  saved  some 


exclusive  sale  of  a  very  large  number  of  choice  pieces  of  inside 
properties;  also  in  a  number  of  highly  improved  farms  situated 
in  Weber,  Davis,  Boxelder,  Morgan  and  Rich  counties. 

Mr.  Hunter  is  secretary  of  the  Plymouth  Rock  Building, 
Loan  &  Savings  Association  of  Ogden,  and  of  the  People's 
Building,  Loan  &  Savings  Association  of  Geneva,  New  York. 
He  is  also  agent  for  some  of  the  most  reliable  insurance  com- 
panies in  the  East,  among  which  may  be  mentioned  the  Mer- 
chants, Newark,  New  Hampshire;  Jersey  City  Union,  United 
States,  etc.,  and  local  agent  for  the  Lombard  Investment  Com- 
pany, of  Kansas  City,  Missouri,  through  all  of  which  he  has 
facilities  for  furnishing  money  in  large  or  email  amounts  at 
short  notice. 

-  In  both  social  and  business  affairs  Mr.  Hunter  well  deserves 
the  honor  and  respect  accorded  him,  possessing,  as  he  does, 
those  qualities  which  go  to  make  up  a  cultnred,  intelligent  and 
honorable  business  man. 


little  money  out  of  his  earnings  while  in  Southern  Utah,  he 
made  a  trip  through  the  Eastern  and  Southern  States,  visiting 
the  principal  citits  of  the  country  on  his  way,  and  arriv- 
ing in  Philadelphia  during  the  great  Centennial.  He  soon 
returned  to  Utah,  however,  and  engaged  for  a  time  in  the 
forwarding  and  ccmmifsion  bneinets,  in  the  town  of  York,  at 
thattimethe  teiminusof  theold  Utah  Central  Railway.  Never 
satisfied  with  ordinary  success,  however,  and  having  long  been 
poesested  of  a  desire  to  gain  a  more  thorough  education,  with 
the  special  view  of  acquiring  a  knowledge  of  law,  he  went  out 
of  the  commission  business,  and  from  that  time  until  1879  at- 
tended the  Brigham  Young  Academy  at  Provo,  part  of  the  year, 
teaching  school  and  studying  law  the  balance, finally  obtaining 
admission  to  the  bar.  In  1880  and  '81  he  studied  law  in  Judge 
Hoge's  cilice  at  Salt  Lake  City,  and  succeeded  in  building  up 
quite  a  practice. 

On  December  1,  1681,  be  was  uiiittd  in  manigge  to  Mka 


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Leah  Naegle  of  Lehi,  and  shortly  afterward  moved  with  his 
wife  to  I'rovn,  where  he  opened  a  law  office,  and  built  up  a 
large  practice.  He  continued  in  business  in  Provo  until  1884 
when  being  desirous  of  acquiring  a  more  thorough  and  com- 
prehensive knowledge  of  his  chosen  profession  he  spent  two 
years  iu  the  law  department  of  Ann  Arbor  College  at  Ann 
Arbor,  Michigan,  returning  to  Provo  in  1886,  where  he  im- 
mediately formed  a  law  partnership  with  8.  R.  Thurmau, 
and  so  continued  until  1890,  when  realizing  greater  pos- 
sibilities for  the  exercise  of  his  legal  talents  Mr.  Evans 
removed  to  Ogden,  and  formed  a  law  partnership  with  L.  I ; 
Rogers,  under  the  firm  name  of  Evans  &  Rogers,  which  already 
commands  as  large  and  profitable  a  practice  as  any  law  firm 
in  the  Territory. 

While  at  Provo  in  1888  Mr.  Evans  was  tendered  the  position 
of  probate  judge  under  President  Cleveland,  but  owing  to  his 
large  interests  in  private  practice  he  declined  the  position, 
yet  for  four  years  he 
held  the  position  of  U. 
8.  Attorney  for  Utah, 
and  his  surpassing  com- 
petency as  an  able  and 
efficient  lawyer  was  es- 
pecially manifest  during 
his  term  of  otlice  in  that 
capacity.  The  courts 
were  full  of  important 
and  arduous  cases  and 
the  work  which  fell 
upon  Mr.  Evans'  shoul- 
ders was  infinitely  re- 
sponsible, but  the  thor- 
ough and  satisfactory 
manner  in  which  he 
discharged  the  duties  of 
the  office,  established 
for  him  a  widespread 
reputation  among  the 
people  of  theTerritniy. 
Among  the  important 
and  intricate  cases  in 
which  he  was  retained 
as  counsel  while  prac- 
ticing at  Provo,  mention 
must  be  made  of  the 
celebrated  Bullion- 
Beck,  Eureka  mining 
ease  wherein  be  ap- 
peared as  one  of  the 
attorneys  for  the  defen- 
dant. The  case  was 
tried  at  Provo  and  Og- 
den in  1885,  and  in- 
volved property  valued 
at  millions,  the  trial  ex- 
tending over  a  period  of 
three  months.  He  was 
also  associated  with  the 
prosecution  in  the  caw 
»f  the  People  vs.  Pierce, 
tried  at  Provo  on  a 
charge  of  murder. 

M  r.  Evans  tells  as  an 
Hnuihinn  incident  of  Inn 
|.u|j|ic  career,  that  his 
fint  fee  as  an  attorney 
amounted  to  twenty-five 


upright  principles,  ever  ready  and  willing  to  aid  and  encourage 
all  meritorious  efforts  put  forth  to  further  and  promote  the  in- 
terests of  his  chosen  city . 

Mr.  Evaus  is  now  President  of  the  Ogden  Chamber  of 
Commerce  and  one  of  the  moat  active  workers  and  valuable 
members  of  that  important  body.  He  takes  a  deep  interest  in 
all  that  pertains  to  the  worthy  objects  for  which  the  Chamber 
was  designed,  and  is  untiring  in  his  efforts  to  carry  them  out  to 
the  fullest  extent 


l'h.,1..  I. 


cento,  not  payable  in  coin, but  placed  to  his  credit  in  a  water  ditch 
company.  The  case  involved  the  title  of  a  cow  and  terminated 
in  hi*  client's  favor.  It  was  in  Mr.  E vans'  eyes  at  Hint  time  quite 
a  victory.  Ilia  second  fee  was  from  a  merchant  for  collm-iin^ 
an  important  account,  and  the  remuneration  for  bis  valuable 
services  was  a  pair  of  suspenders  valued  at  seventy  tu--  cent*. 
The  following  two  years  witnessed  a  remarkable  transition  m 
M:  I  Mini.  hr«,  for  he  was  then  connected  with  some  of  tin- 
weighty  canes  ever  brought  into  the  courts  of  Utah. 

His  public  career  has  been  marked  by  increased  actmtv 
There  is  probably  no  man  of  his  age  who  has  tried  more  law 
unite,  ana  acquitted  himnelf  with  greater  honor  and  snores*. 
He  is  a  member  of  the  Legislative  Council  and  has  taken  Rctm> 
part  in  moat  every  public  spirited  movement,  which  has  for  it» 
1  the  development  and  advancement  of  the  city  of  Ogdcn 
and  the  Territory  of  Utah. 

H*  is  an  enterprising  go-a-bead  citizen  and  a  man  of  sound. 


THOS.  D.  DEE. 

Thomas  Duncombe  Dee  was  born  in  Llanelly,  South  Wales, 
November  10,  1844.  He  migrated  to  Utah  in  1860,  and  settled 
in  Ogden,  where  all  his  interests  and  business  ventures  have 
since  been  centered,  where  after  reaching  maturity,  he  became 

prominently  identified 
with  commercial  enter- 
prises, and  met  with 
gratifying  and  abun- 
dant success. 

In  1870  he  was  elected 
school  trustee  for  the 
third  school  district  of 
Ogden  city  and  served 
for  six  years,  when  the 
district  was  consolidat- 
ed with  the  other  Og- 
den districts.  In  1K77 
he  was  appointed  by  the 
city  council  assessor  and 
collector  of  Ogden  city, 
and  reappoiuted  in  1878. 
In  t'eli.,  '79,  elected  as- 
f essor  for  two  years,  the 
law  having  been  amend- 
ed, making  the  office 
elective,  and  again  in 
1881  and  1883,  filling 
the  position  in  all  eight 
years.  In  the  latter  year 
Ogden  purchased  a  con- 
trolling interest  in  the 
Ogden  Water  Co.,  and 
appointed  Thomas  D. 
Dee,  one  of  its  repre- 
sentatives in  the  board 
of  directors  of  the  com- 
pany, E.  H.  ( irth,  W.  X. 
Orion  and  Joseph  Stan- 
ford, representing  the 
company  interests; 
Messrs.  Dee  and  Orth 
having  charge  of  the 
practical  operations  of 
the  company. 

In  a  year  the  company 
established  a  water  sys- 
tem at  a  cost  of  about 
$  6ft, 000,  laid  eleven 
miles  of  mains,  con- 
structed two  reservoirs, 
the  water  from  which 
supplies  two  hundred 
4  D.  HKK.  &nd  fifteen  taps,  three 

motors,    two     railways, 

thirty-four  fire  hydrants,  five  drinking  fountains  nod  two  horee 
troughs,  producing  a  revenue  of  $8,000  per  annum. 

At  the  Augutt  election  1888,  Mr.  I>ee  was  elected  jiittice  of 
the  peace  of  Ogden  precinct,  re  cl«  cted  in  1886,  nleo  in  I1- 
the  same  time  cerving  as  aldeiman  for  the  fourth  municipal 
ward  of  <  igilen. 

During  tbete  four  years  be  officiated  as  police  judge.  He 
was  also  a  member  of  the  committees  of  the  c<  nncilou  munic- 
ipal laws,  water  supply,  fire  department  and  public  land,  and 
•  member  of  the  building  ooirmittee  under  whc  M>  dm  c  ti<  n  the 
present  magnificent  city  hall  waa  erected  and  furnished. 

In  1  v.'ii  the  legislature  of  the  Territory  n  mended  the  reboot 
law  so  that  cities  of  the  second  class  constituted  respectively 
one  school  district  to  be  controlled  by  a  board  of  education, 
consisting  of  the  mayor  »nd  the  trustees  to  be  elected  by  the 
voters  of  each  city  '  'gdcn  city,  being  of  Ibe  tecond  class,  held 


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its  eleotion  in  July,  1890,  and  Mr.  Dae  was  elected  a  mamber  of 
said  board,  which  position  he  still  occupies. 

In  February  1891,  Mr.  Dee  was  elected  a  member  of  the  city 
council  for  the  ensuing  two  years.  He  is  chairman  of  the 
committe  on  streets,  member  of  the  committee  on  municipal 
laws  and  chairman  on  the  committee  of  sewers. 

The  discharge  of  all  duties  devolving  upon  Mr.  Dee  in  his 
respective  official  positions  has  been  characterized  by  marked 
executive  ability  and  conscientious  unbiased  judgment.  Dur- 
ing his  public  career,  which  necessarily  brought  him  in  close 
contact  with  nearly  all  the  citizens  of  this  community,  he 
acquired  a  host  of  warm  and  cherished  friends  and  intimate 
acquaintances,  and  is  looked  up  to  as  a  man  of  sterling  integrity, 
possessed  of  broad  and  liberal  ideas. 

He  is  connected  with  several  leading  private  corporations, 
being  secretary  and  treasurer  of  the  Eocles  Lumber  Co.,  director 
of  the  Oregon  .Lumber  Co.,  vice-president  of  the  Equitable  Co- 
operative Association, 
and  director  of  the  Utah 
Loan  &  Trust  Co.  In 
each  of  these  industrial 
enterprises  he  has  been 
instrumental  in  build- 
ing them  up  to  the  ad- 
vanced position  they 
now  sustain  among  the 
commercial  institutions 
of  the  city.  He  is  also 
one  of  the  founders  of 
that  substantial  and 
magnificent  structure, 
the  Utah  Loan  &  Trust 
Co.  building,  erected  by 
the  Ogden  Investment 
Co. 

Mr. Dee  is  the  possessor 
of  a  rare  combination 
of  admirable  character- 
istics and  a  well-bal- 
anced mind,  lie  com- 
menced his  public  lite 
with  self-reliance, 
eagerness  of  purpose 
and  a  determination  to 
succeed.  He  thinks 
with  thoroughness  and 
rapidity,  and  assures 
himself  that  the  ground 
is  firm  before  lie  will 
put  a  foot  down  upon 
aud  trust  himself  to  it, 
then  he  acts  with  de- 
cision and  promptness. 
He  is  reliable  and  thor- 
ough, aud  a  man  whose 
opinion  can  be  trusted 
in  critical  cases,  for  he 
thinks  before  he  speaks. 
Yet  there  is  life  and 
sparkle  and  tire  about 
him;and  he  delights  in  a 
good  joke,  and  to  tell  a 
good  story.  He  is  kind, 
affectionate,  generous 
and  whole-souled,  very 
companionable  and, 
posessed  of  a  large  fund 


mant  are  a  standing  proof  of  their  excellent  taste,  sound  judg 
ment,  and  conscientious  care.  Their  average  business  is  quoted 
at  825,000  annually. 

The  firm  consists  of  Herman  and  Max  Liohenfield,  both 
born  in  Germany,  Herman  having  been  in  this  country 
eight  years,  and  Max  twelve  years.  They  are  men  of  long  ex- 
perience, coming  from  Omaha,  Nebraska,  to  this  city  and  where 
they  have  built  up  a  large  trade.  Their  place  of  business  is 
situated  at  No.  2466  Grant  avenue  in  a  two-story  brick,  twenty- 
five  feet  in  width  by  sixty  feet  in  depth. 

Personally  they  are  modest  unassuming  gentlemen,  possess- 
ing that  push  and  energy  characteristic  of  successful  Western 
merchants. 


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Photo  by  Newcomb  Bros. 

of  information  which  makes  his  society  always  pleasant  and 
profitable. 

Such  a  man  is  the  subject  of  this  sketch— one  of  the  founders 
of  this  beautiful  city,  and  of  this  rich  and  growing  common- 
wealth. 


JOHN  MoMiNIS,  Councilman 


LICHEffFIELD  BROS. 

Lichenfield  Bros,  the  popular  tailors  commenced  business 
in  this  city  in  1839  and  have  alraady  beootne  the  representative 
head  quarters  for  the  finest  class  of  custom  made  garments. 
Tne  parlors  are  elegantly  stocked  with  an  endless  variety  of 
imported  and  domsstic  fabrics  of  every  possible  design  which 
are  made  up  in  the  most  fashionable  styles.  Their  skill  as 
oorreot  and  stylish  designers  is  provsrbial,  and  they  employ  ten 
of  the  most  competent  and  experienced  workmen,  so  that  in  fit, 
finish  aud  workmanship  all  garments  leaving  their  establish- 


JOHN   McMANIS. 

It  was  the  sixth  day  of  July,  1851,  in  the  old  Connecticut 

town  of  Bridgeport,  that 
the  Hon.  John  McManis 
first  gazed  upon  the 
beauties  of  this  world. 
Although  born  a  gen- 
uine blue-blooded  Yan- 
kee, he  is  of  Irish  line- 
age, and  it  is  to  this 
combination,  probably, 
that  he  owes  those  qual- 
ities which  have  made 
his  life  so  successful — 
perservance,  indomita- 
ble energy,  business 
integrity  and  strict 
honor. 

At  the  age  of  four 
years  Mr.  McManis' 
parents  moved  from  the 
place  of  his  birth  to  Illi- 
nois, and  settled  in  the 
little  town  of  Dunleith, 
Jo  Daviess  county.  The 
boy  attended  the  public 
schools  of  the  village 
until  he  was  fifteen 
years  old,  when  he  re- 
solved to  strike  out  for 
himself  and  make  his 
own  way  in  the  world. 
He  chose  to  take  up 
railroading,  and  was 
fortunate  enough  very 
soon  to  secure  a  position 
as  brakeman  on  a  I  >n 
buque  &  Sioux  City 
freight  train,  which  po- 
sition he  held  until  1870 
— four  years — when  the 
great  possibilities  of 
life  in  the  far  West  at- 
tracted him  strongly 
and  he  resolved  to  take 
HoraceGreeley's  advice. 
Acting  upon  this  deter- 
mination, he  soon  found 
himself  west  of  the  Mis- 
'  souri  river,  and  it  was 
not  long  thereafter  until 
he  secured  a  position  as 
brakeman  on  the  Union  Pacific!  Bailroad,  his  run  being  from 
North  Platte  to  Cheyenne.  In  1871  he  went  to  Denverand  took 
a  similar  position  on  the  Denver  &  Kio  Grande,  running  be- 
tween Denver  and  Colorado  Springs. 

In  June,  1872,  Mr.  McManis  determined  to  cross  the  Rocky 
Mountains,  and,  consequently,  a  few  days  afterward  found  him 
in  Ogden,  where  his  life  in  the  real  West  began.  He  remained 
here  in  Ogden  for  some  time,  and  just  as  he  had  made  up  his 
mind  to  go  to  California,  the  position  of  fireman  on  the  Central 
Pacific  Railroad  was  offered  him  which  he  accepted,  retaining 
his  run  between  Ogden  and  Terrace  until  the  fall  of  1872.  He 
then  went  to  braking  on  a  Union  Pacific  passenger  train 
between  Ogden  aud  Green  river.  Eirly  in  1873  he  was 
promoted  to  train  baggageman  with  a  run  between  Ogden 
and  Cheyenne.  In  October,  1874,  he  was  placed  in  charge  ofa 
freight  train  running  between  Ogdeu  aud  Green  river  which 
position  he  held  until  November,  1882,  when  he  was  transferred 


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to  the  Oregon  Short  Lias  iu  the  same  capacity,  la  1833  his 
steady  sad  faithful  servicss  wju  him  soother  promotion,  and  he 
was  tsoder ad  the  position  of  passengercondnotortorun  between 
Green  rivar  and  Hautioffkoo,  one  of  ttie  longest  and  most 
responsible  runs  iu  the  W^t.  Tais  position  he  ksld  without 
interruption  uatil  hs  re^gaed.  Mirjh  '21.  isn.tr>  eni;»ga  in 
msrcantile  business.  He  especially  prides  himself  upon  his 
reoord  as  a  railroad  man,  he  never  bavin?  bad  tli?  slightest 
•ooident  to  a  train  under  his  charge,  and  having  always  bean 
in  go>J  rttlitttj.  H  i  r-->rl  is  r  n  At  witli  tli« 

company  in  whose  employ  he  remiiued  for  so  miny  years. 

In  187t»,  whilaa  freight  conductor  on  the  Oregon  Short  Line, 
and  living  at  Eranston,  Wyoming,  Mr.  M  sMinis  was  elected  a 
member  of  the  Territorial  legislature  on  the  democratic  ticket 
from  Uintah  county,  receiving  a  majority  of  350  votes  of  a  total 
vote  of  930.  He  served  through  his  term  with  distinction, 
having  advocated  and  voted  for  many  of  the  most  important 
measures  of  that  ses- 
sion. 

In  1882  he  was  the 
democratic  candidate 
for  sheriff  of  Uintah 
county,  but  was  defeated 
by  a  majority  of  about 
fifty  in  a  total  vote  of 
900. 

In  the  fall  of  1882  Mr. 
MoManis  moved  to  Og- 
den,  and  made  this  city 
his  headquarters,  where 
he  has  resided  ever 
since.  On  February  7, 
1890,  even  before  his 
resignation  as  railway 
conductor  had  been  ac- 
cepted by  the  company, 
Mr.  McMaiiis,  in  com- 
pany with  his  brother, 
Joseph  McMania,  and 
B.  F.  Livingston,  both 
former  Union  Pacific 
conductors,  engaged  in 
the  wholesale  and  retail 
liquor  and  eigar  busi- 
ness. The  business 
prospered,  and  early  in 
the  spring  of  1891  the 
McManis  Bros,  bonght 
the  entire  business,  and 
since  then  it  has  grown 
to  large  proportions. 
Wishing  to  enlarge  their 
business  the  brothers 
opened,  on  October  10, 
1XM,  the  bar  in  the  New 
Heed  hotel,  and  placed 
in  it  the  finest  furniture 
and  fixtures  to  be  found 
anywhere  West  of  the 
Missouri  river.  The 
place  is  an  airy  dream 
of  beauty,  and  the  pro- 
prietors can  well  feel 
proud  of  it. 

on  September  2, 
1H7M,  Mr.  MoManis 
married  Miss  Mary  A. 


Photo  by  Nnwcorob  niw.      II.  W.  HII I  li TI.I  KK.  r,,,,,,,-ilm»i.. 


Whalen,  the  daughter  of  a  wealthy  Wyoming  ranchman,  and  a 
mutt  estimable  lady.  Twobeautiful  children  have  blessed  tlx-ir 
union,  one,  a  girl  that  has  most  remarkable  musical  talent, 
which  the  parents  take  pride  in  cultivating  ;  the  other,  a  boy  of 
link-lit  promise. 

In  the  municipal  election  of  the  spring  of  1891,  Mr.  MoManis 
was  elected  councilman  from  the  first  ward,  and  in  that  body 
has  made  for  himself  a  reoord  as  a  progressive,  far-seeing  city 
legislator  second  to  none.  He  is  a  member  of  the  sanitary, 
water  and  fire  committees,  and  also  of  the  police  commission, 
and  in  all  his  work,  either  in  committee  or  in  council,  seems  to 
b»  only  guided  by  the  one  idea  of  doing  what  is  for  the  best 
interest*  of  the  city.  He  is  slow  and  oarefnl  in  making  up  Mm 
mind,  but  when  once  he  settles  a  question  to  his  own  satUfacv 
ti'iu  he  mikes  a  strong  fight  for  what  he  believes  to  be  right 
In  all  his  work  be  hu  represented  the  most  intelligent  anil  pro- 
gressive thought  of  the  people. 


HA.SKELL  W.  SHURTLIFF. 

Ths  youngest  membar  of  the  city  council,  and  one  of  its 
m  >st  active  and  influential  workers,  is  Hiskell  W.  ShurtlitT, 
wlio  w  is  b  irnin  [his  city  October  'J7,  IS  il  His  father,  Haskell 
I!  Sliurtliff,  is  one  of  the  oldest  pioneers  of  Utah,  aud  up  to 
1S7U  onw  of  the  wealthiest  and  most  prosperous  merchants  of 
the  Territory.  At  that  time,  business  reverses  came  and  as  a 
consequence  the  young  man  was  thrown  entirely  upon  his  own 
resources  at  the  age  of  fourteen.  Up  to  that  time  he  had  at- 
tended school  for  several  years,  acquiring  as  full  a  knowledge 
of  the  branches  usually  taught  iu  public  schools  as  the  length 
of  time  would  permit.  Even  at  that  early  age  the  boy  grasped 
the  f  nil  meaning  of  the  changed  conditions  surrounding  him  and 
bravely  started  out  for  himself.  He  engaged  as  a  grocery  clerk 
first,  then  as  a  drug  clerk,  and  later  engaged  in  several  other 
lines  of  mercantile  business.  He  saved  his  earnings  and  by 

judicious  investments 
he  counted  his  wealth 
by  the  thousands  before 
he  had  attained  the  age 
of  twenty -one. 

At  about  this  time 
Mr.  Shiirtlitrs  natural 
liking  for  fine  animals 
led  him  to  purchase  a 
rauoli  and  stock  it  with 
blooded  animals  — 
horses,  Jersey  cattle 
and  fancy  poultry — and 
as  a  breeder  of  thor- 
oughbred stock  has  he 
made  the  greater  part 
of  his  fortune,  and 
through  this  has  he  be- 
come widely  'known 
among  thoroughbred 
stock  men.  Mr.  Shurt- 
lifTs  ranch  has  had  a 
number  of  fast  trotters 
aud  pacers  with  records 
down  as  low  as  2:27. 
and  he  has  now  a  num- 
ber of  colts  of  exceed- 
ingly fine  promise.  He 
taken  great  pride  in  his 
stock,  and  his  ranch  is  a 
model  in  its  appoint 
ments.  Mr.  Sliurtlilf  1ms 
also  engaged  to  some 
extent  in  railroad  con- 
tracting, he  having 
built  the  whole  of  the 
'  >t;ilM!i  ami  Hot  Springs 
railroad.  His  bupiness 
ventures  have  nearly  all 
proven  remarkably  suc- 
'"iil  and  to-day  Mr. 
Sliurtliff  owns  valu- 
able properties  all  over 

the   t'ltj. 

Bwfcnbw  -M.  1S86, 
Mr.  Shurtliff  married  a 
San  KranciBoo  lady, 
Miiw  1'milv  Medina,  a 
thoroughly  educn' 

tooomplished. 


talented  and  beautiful  woman,  and  ever  since,  tlit-ir  home  has 
been  H  place  where  cultured  and  eHpivmlly  musical  people, 
find  delightful  entertainment.  Mrs.  Slmrtliff  is  possessed  of 
musical  talent  of  a  higli  order,  is  an  expert  performer  upon 
several  instruments  and  has  a  voic*  of  wonderful  sweetness 
and  power. 

In  r..iinmr>.  IH'.M,  the  subject  of  this  sketch  was  elected 
a  mem  tier  of  the  city  council  fmi  the  third  ward.  He  was 
m%de  chairman  of  the  committee  on  lire  department  and  it  has 
been  in  his  work  on  this  committee  that  be  has  made  his  bum 
neM  ability  and  his  appreciation  of  the  needs  of  th><  city  felt 
When  his  term  of  office  began,  tin.  tln>  d»pHrtm»iit  was  a  small, 
incomplete  affair,  with  a  very  limited  amount  of  aprmrat 
tally  inadequate  to  th,.  proper  protection  of  the  city.  By  his 
bard  and  persistent  work  in  council,  Mr.  Hliurtlifrsreoommenda-' 
tions  were  adopted  one  by  one,  until  now  no  city  in  the  West 
has  a  more  complete  fire  department  than  Ogden,  as  will  be 


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seen  by  reading  its  description  on  another  page.  Mr. 
Shurtliff  is  also  a  member  of  the  committee  on  public  buildings 
and  grounds. 

As  a  councilman,  Mr.  Shurtliff  is  liberal,  progressive  and 
broad  minded,  yet  careful  and  conscientious,  doing  every- 
thing be  can  to  advance  the  material  interests  of  the  city. 
In  him  the  people  have  a  most  valuable  guardian  of  their  in- 
terests, and  the  city  an  official  who  looks  to  the  future  and  has 
the  courage  to  champion  measures  which  tend  toward  the 
building  up  of  a  coming  metropolis. 


HIRAM  H.  SPENCER. 

Hiram  H.  Spencer  is  one  of  the  present  membera  of  the 
city     council,    elected    from     the    Second   ward    of    Ogden, 


and  of  him  it  can 
he  is  en  rapport  with 
the  most  progressive 
and  advanced  thought 
as  applied  to  thegovern- 
ment  of  the  city,  and 
that  his  only  object  in 
accepting  the  nomina- 
tion to  the  office  he  now 
occupies  was  that  he 
might  advance  the 
city's  material  interests 
by  his  influence  and 
vote  in  passing  much 
needed  measures,  and  in 
counteracting  the  influ- 
ence of  Mossbackism, 
which  is  the  bane  of  any 
young  and  growing  city. 
As  occupying  such  an 
important  place  in  the 
city  government,  a  short 
sketch  of  his  career  will 
not  be  considered  out  of 
place  and  hence  it  is 
given  below. 

Mr.  Spencer  was  born 
at  Hockingsport, 
Athens  county,  Ohio, 
Nov.  25,  1851,  where  he 
passed  the  first  live 
years  of  his  life.  His 
father  was  a  'general 
merchant,  and  also  en- 
gaged extensively  in  the 
lumber  business,  and 
the  boy  was  practically 
raised  in  a  lumber  office 
from  the  time  he  could 
walk.  In  1857  his  par- 
ents moved  to  Meigs 
county,  Ohio.  The  boy 
was  precocious  in  his 
studies  and  when  his 
parents  moved  to  Meigs 
county  he  entered  the 
public  schools  of  Heeds 
ville,  that  county,  and 
for  nine  years  attended 
school  at  Reedsville 
and  at  Belleville, 
West  Virginia,  at  the 
the  high  school  grade. 


be     most     truthfully     said    that 


Photo  by  Ncwcomb  Bros.       H.  H.  SPENCER,  Councilman. 


left  Cincinnati  for  the  West,  his  point  of  destination  being  the 
upper  Columbia  river.  He,  however,  stopped  at  Ogden,  and 
his  residence  at  this  place  dates  from  February  4, 1874.  On 
July  1  he  entered  the  employ  of  the  Gibson,  Eccles  &  Vannoy 
Lumber  Company  and  remained  with  them,  and  Gibson  & 
Eccles,  until  1880.  Gibson  &  Eccles  then  dissolved  partner- 
ship and  Mr.  Spencer  remained  with  Eccles  in  the  same  busi- 
ness, he  having  a  one-sixth  interest  in  the  business  as  a  silent 
partner,  besides  receiving  a  large  salary,  his  thorough 
acquaintance  with  the  lumber  business  making  his  services 
very  valuable.  In  3883,  Mr.  Spencer,  while  still  with  the 
Eccles  .Lumber  Company,  engaged  with  Mr.  Eccles  in  the 
cattle  business  in  Idaho,  under  the  firm  name  of  Eccles, 
Spencer  &  Co.,  Mr.  Spencer  being  the  manager  of  that  business 
also.  He  remained  at  that  business  until  May,  1884,  when  he 
opened  a  general  mercantile  and  lumber  business  in  Beaver 
Canon,  Idaho,  which  business  he  is  still  interested  in  to-day. 

In  1887  Mr.  Spencer  en- 
gaged in  the  lumber 
business  in  North  Pow- 
der, Oregon,  associated 
with  two  other  men,  the 
firm  name  being  Spen- 
cer, Ramsey  &  Hall. 
That  business  ran  for 
two  years  when  it  was 
closed  out  and  Mr. 
Spencer  became  a  heavy 
stockholder  in  the  Ore- 
gon Lumber  Co.,  one  of 
the  heaviest  companies 
on  the  coast.  He  has 
$10,000  of  stock  in  this 
company  and  it  is 
quoted  at  140  per  cent. 
Mr.  Spencer  is  also  one- 
fifteenth  owner  of  the 
Sumter  Valley  Railway, 
running  from  Baker 
City,  Oregon  to  old  Fort 
Sumter.  This  road  was 
built  chiefly  to  take 
care  of  the  heavy  lum- 
ber freighting  interests 
of  Oregon  and  is  a  good 
dividend  payer. 

Mr.  Spencer  is  known 
as  one  of  Ogden's  weal- 
thy citizens,  and  that  he 
is  public  spirited  is 
shown  by  the  large 
number  of  enterprises 
in  which  he  is  interested 
as  stockholder,  director 
or  officer.  He  is  presi- 
dent of  the  Wasatch 
Driving  Park  and  Fair 
Association  of  Weber 
county  and  a  director 
of  the  Junction  City 
Driving  Park,  a  heavy 
stockholder  and  director 
in  the  Citizens'bank  and 
is  interested  in  nearly  a 
dozen  other  enterprises, 
chief  among  which  is  the 
Eccles  Lumber  Corn- 


end  of  that  time  being  a  member  of 
In  1866  the  family  moved  to>  Cattlets- 

burg,  Kentucky,  where  young  Spencer  attended  the  Powell 
academy  at  that  place  for  four  years.  Powell  academy  was 
considered  at  that  time,  and  very  justly  too,  the  best  school  in 
all  that  region.  In  1870,  the  young  man  grew  weary  of  the 
parental  restraint  and  of  the  close  application  of  study,  and  ran 
away,  when  eighteen  years  of  age.  He  engaged  as  clerk  on  a 
Eanawha  river  steamboat,  but  one  year  in  that  capacity  was 
enough  for  him  and  he  returned  to  his  home  and  resumed  his 
studies  in  the  school  which  he  had  deserted  a  year  before. 
He  remained  in  school  for  one  year  and  left  the  institution  six 
months  before  time  for  his  graduation  in  the  classical  course. 
When  a  little  past  twenty  years  of  age,  Mr.  Spencer  went 
into  the  lumber  business  on  his  own  account,  and  was  doing  a 
tine  businefcs  besides  being  engaged  extensively  in  lumber 
speculation,  when  the  great  financial  panic  of  1873  came  and 
he  lost  everything.  Soon  after  this,  on  January  28,  1874,  he 


pan  y ,  of  which  he  is  still  manager  and  which  is  doing  an  immense 
business,  second  to  none  in  the  Northwest.  Mr.  Spencer  has 
been  remarkably  successful  in  business,  and  is  an  enterprising 
live  citizen  of  Ogden. 

.  On  December  31,  1876,  Mr.  Spencer  was  married  to  Miss 
Effie  Brown,  of  Ogden,  a  talented  and  educated  lady,  a  member 
of  one  of  the  best  and  most  highly  esteemed  families  of  the 
city. 

When  Mr.  Spencer  was  elected  a  member  of  the  coun- 
cil in  the  spring  of  1891,  he  was  made  a  member  of  the  finance 
claims  and  street  committees,  three  of  the  most  important  of 
all  committees,  and  in  his  work  in  each  committee  he  has 
brought  to  his  aid  his  business  experience,  sagacity  and  integ- 
rity together  with  an  earnest  desire  to  legislate  for  the  best 
good  of  the  city,  present  and  future.  He  is  not  given  to  speech- 
making  in  the  council  chamber,  but  his  vote  is  always  cast,  as 
he  thoroughly  believes  to  be  right,  and  his  strong  influence  is 
always  in  the  same  direction.  His  long  and  successful  busi- 


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I  career  have  given  him  a  correct  and  keen  insight  into 
financial  questions,  and  as  a  careful  financier  he  is '  greatly 
esteemed  by  his  conferees. 


ALBERN  ALLEN. 

There  are  many  men  to-day  installed  in  positions  of  public 
trust,  who  do  not  t  oast  of  long  year's  of  trying  experience,  or 
make  any  pretense  to  an  eventful  career,  through  whien  they 
raised  to  the  advanced  and  responsible  position  they  occupy. 
but  who  are  nevertheless  conscious  that  they  have  won  the 
abiding  confidence  of  the  people,  and  been  placed  in  office 
through  honorable  and  meritorious  efforts,  and  repeated 
demonstrations  of  their  ability  and  sterling  integrity.  We 
doubt  if  there  is  any  city  in  this  country  that  can  number  among 
its  public  incumbents,  a  more  worthy  and  capable  class  of  men 
than  Ogden.  We  do  not 
mean  to  panegerize  un- 
duly, but  taking  as  our 
guide  meritorious  and 
praiseworthy  deeds  and 
achievements,  we  are 
led  to  the  assertion  with 
scrupulous  candor  and 
unwavering  truthful- 
ness. Among  those 
whom  we  regard  as 
worthy  examples  of  Og- 
den's  leading  citizens, 
and  who  have  by  their 
faithful  and  conscien- 
tious efforts  to  subserve 
the  best  interests  of  the 
people,  gained  the  es- 
teem and  good  will  of 
the  citizens  of  this  com- 
munity, we  are  pleased 
to  mention  the  name  of 
Mr.  Albern  Allen,  the 
present  collector  for 
Weber  county. 

Mr.  Allen  was  elected 
to  the  important  and 
responsible  office  he 
occupies  in  August, 
1889,  and  never  before 
baa  the  duties  of  that 
encnmbency  been  per- 
formed more  ably  and 
•iitiNfiictonly.  The 

work  that  comes  within 
the  province  of  the  coun- 
ty collector  has  wouder- 
fully  augmented  in 
Weber  county  during 
the  past  two  years,  and 
it  is  bnt  meet  to  say  that 
Mr.  Allen  has  closely 
followed  up  and  sup- 
plied the  increased  de- 
mands of  his  position  HO 
that  at  all  time*  it* 
operations  move  with 
unruffled  precision. 

Mr.A  lli'ii  is  but  thirty 
•even  years  of  age,  and  a 
native  of  Ogrlen.    All  his  interest*  and  ventures  from  earliest 


REED  HOTEL  LIVERY  STABLES. 

A  first-class  livery  establishment  conducted  in  tuch  a  man- 
ner that  the  public  can  always  be  BEsuicd  of  acccnrmcdatkn 
and  proper  attention,  is  one  of  the  essentials  of  any  town  or 
city.  The  city  of  Ogden  has  in  the  concern  of  S.  A.  Coppinger 
&  Co.  on  Twenty-fifth  street,  between  Washington  and  Adams 
avenues,  an  institution  of  this  character.  Its  horses  and 
vehicles  are  always  in  first  class  condition,  and  the  business  is 
prosecuted  on  such  a  systematic  basis  that  patrons  can  be 
supplied  at  any  time  during  the  day  or  night. 

The  premises  occupied  consists  of  a  large  and  spacious  two- 
s-lory building,  arranged  and  equipped  for  the  speedy  transac- 
tion of  business,  and  located  to  the  rear  of  the  Heed  hotel,  in 
the  center  of  the  city,  and  convenient  to  wholesale  and  retail 
houses,  places  of  amusement,  etc.  Ample  help  is  employed  to 
look  after  the  affairs  of  the  concern,  and  Mr.  Chas,  D.  Coppin- 

ger,  the  manager,  is  al- 
ways present  to  see  that 
customers  are  treated 
courteously  and  in 
other  ways  to  meet  and 
merit  the  demands  of  a 
superior  service. 

Mr.  Coppinger  is  a 
genial  gentleman,  thor- 
oughly conversant  with 
the  details  of  the  busi- 
ness in  which  he  is  en- 
gaged, and  the  success- 
ful and  profitable  trade 
he  has  already  built  up 
emphasize  his  well  de- 
served popularity. 


Photo  by  Newoomb. 


boyhood  until  the  present  time  have  been  centered  in  this  city, 
and  he  is  on  this  account  all  tbemoredeaervingof  conmderHtion 
at  our  hands  in  treating  of  Utah's  prominent  and  self-made  men. 
His  education  was  obtained  in  the  public  schools  of  thin 
city.  From  1H74  until  INK!)  he  was  in  the  employ  of  the  Union 
Pacific  Railroad.  That  he  was  esteemed  and  his  service*  ap- 
preciated by  that  leading  <-or)>oration  is  clearly  proven  by  IIIH 
protracted  connection  with  it,  which  wan  only  seven*!  after 
being  called  to  the  larger  and  more  important  pooition  ..f 
collector  of  this  county.  Mr.  Allen  baa  always  held  the 
respect  and  good  will  of  lb*p*opkof  tUl  community,  and  since 
entering  upon  the  diRchnrge  of  bin  ofllcial  dutie*  haa  more  than 

ever  popularized  himaelf  with  all  with  whom  he  came  n n 

tact.  His  genial  mnnnor  and  affable  disposition,  together  with 
din  can-fill  and  painntaking«fforts  to  pleue  all  in  the  execution 
of  hi*  work,  MMure*  for  him  the  |>ermanent  high  regard  of 
(noae  who  have  the  power  to  place  him  in  office. 


M  HI  KN    \l  I  '  '•  <'.. Doctor. 

tion  of  work.    An  annual  bnsine 
is  disposed  of. 


OGDEN  STEAM 
LAUNDRY  CO. 

The  Ogden  Steam 
Laundry  ('o.  is  the 
Isrgeet  institution  of 
the  kind  in  the  city  and 
one  of  the  largest  in  the 
Territory.  It  is  a  cor- 
poration with  a  capital 
stock  of  $12,000  Mr.  o. 
I'.  Hendershot  is  man- 
ager and  O.  A.  Farm- 
ley,  secretary  and  treas- 
urer. Business  at  this 
establishment  is  con- 
ducted on  an  immense 
scale,  and  the  work 
turned  out  is  first- class 
in  every  particular. 
The  premises  occupied 
is  a  large  building  HfixliO 
feet,  located  at  433 
Twenty-fifth  street, 
equipped  with  the  latest 
improved  laundry  ma- 
chinery—  both  Kmpire 
and  Troy,  with  every 
facility  put  in  for  flu- 
proper  and  rapid  exeou- 
noiint  IIIK'  to  over  $ 'i'i.OOO 


The  trade  of  the  Ogden,  is  not  confined  to  the  city  of  <  >gden. 
bnt  extends  all  over  Utah  and  Idaho,  and  the  humnes*  is  in- 
creasing daily.  Twenty  experienced  laundry  hands  are  given 
employment  at  the  works,  and  the  thorough  system  which  tin* 
been  inaugurated  enables  the  company  to  turn  out  an  astonish- 
ingly large  amount  of  work  each  d»y. 

Mr.  O.  P.  Hendershot  is  a  business  man  of  rare  >|imlifioa- 
tions,  and  is  well  known  in  the  city  as  an  honorable,  upright 
utid  thoroiigh-goiiik'  '-iti/rn.  Mr.  1'iirmley  is  an  expert  and 
priicticul  liuitidrynian,  and  conduct*  the  affairs  of  thin  leading 
nmtitiition  to  the  entire  satisfaction  of  the  public  and  hia  as- 
sociate* in  business.  He  watch**  the  operation*  closely,  and 
UM*  every  precaution  to  see  that  all  work  leaves  the  establish 
ment  in  perfect  condition. 


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JAMES  A.  CALVEBT. 

James  A.  Calvert,  who  was  elected  a  member  of  the  city 
council  from  the  Fifth  ward,inFebruBry,1891,has  a  life  history 
which  reads  like  a  novel,  and  the  incidents  which  he  can  give 
of  life  in  Australia,  the  Sandwich  islands,  on  the  coasts  of 
South  America  and  Africa,  to  say  nothing  of  years  of  ex- 
perience on  the  Pacific  coast,  are  interesting  in  the  extreme. 
Mr.  Calvert's  father,  George  Calvert,  was  a  sea-faring  man,  and 
James  A.  was  born  on  the  briny  deep.  On  December  1, 1852, 
Mr.  Calvert  first  saw  the  light  of  this  world,  in  a  stateroom  of 
the  good  ship  "  Nation's  Hope,"  a  merchantman,  plying  between 
Savannah,  Georgia,  and  British  ports.  His  father  was  a  citizen 
of  the  United  States  and  hence  he  is  a  native-born  American 
citizen,  although  at  the  time  of  his  birth  the  log-book  showed 
that  the  ship  was  less  than  one  hundred  miles  off  the  Irish 
coast,  returning  from  a  merchant  trip  to  Belfast,  Ireland. 
When  on  land  his  par- 
ents' home,  until  he  was 
eight  years  of  age,  was 
Atlanta,  Georgia,  and 
there  they  made  their 
nominal  home  until  in 
1860  they  moved  to  Co- 
lumbus, Ohio.  But,  un- 
til his  parents  moved  to 
Columbus,  young  Cal- 
vert knew  but  little  of 
land  life,  most  of  his 
time  being  spent  on  the 
sea  with  his  father — his 
mother  accompanying 
her  husband  on  his  voy- 
ages. 

When  his  parents 
moved  to  Columbus, 
James  A.  was  sent  to 
school,  and  at  eighteen 
years  of  age  graduated 
from  the  Columbus  high 
school,  at  that  time  one 
of  the  best  educational 
institutions  in  Northern 
Ohio.  Immediately  af- 
ter his  graduation  Mr. 
Calvert  learned  the 
trade  of  bricklayer, 
'working  as  apprentice 
in  Columbus  for  three 
years,  or  until  he  was 
twenty -ofle  years  of  age. 
He  then,  in  1873,  went 
to  California,  working  at 
his  trade  there  during 
the  summers,  and  re- 
turning to  Ohio  during 
the  winters  for  two 
years.  In  1875  Mr.  Cal- 
vert started  for  Aus- 
tralia, landing  at  Mel- 
bourne after  a  long  voy- 
age. He  worked  at  his 
trade  in  nearly  every 
city  of  Australia,  and 
while  not  so  employed 
traveled  over  nearly 
every  section  of  that 
country,  visiting  the  im- 
mense sheep  ranches,  the  gold  fields  and  seeing  much  of  the 
then  unexplored  aud  wild  regions  of  the  interior. 

Four  years  of  Australian  life  was  enough  for  him,  however, 
aud  in  1879  he  started  for  the  Sandwich  islands,  stopping  at 
New  Zealand  for  some  time,  where  he  again  followed  his  trade, 
and  also  worked  iu  the  gold  fields.  Reaching  the  Sandwich 
islands  in  the  latter  part  of  1879,  he  stopped  there  for  six 
months,  his  time  there  being  occupied  in  the  pursuit  of  his  trade. 
Finally  he  wearied  of  foreign  life  and  resolved  to  return  to  this 
country  which  he  did,  landing  in  San  Francisco  in  July,  1880, 
having  been  gone  from  his  native  laud  about  five  years.  He 
almost  immediately  came  to  Ogien  and,  with  the  exception  of 
the  winter  of  1880-81  spent  iu  Denver,  has  made  this  oity  his 
home  ever  since.  When  he  came  to  Ogdeu  he  commenced  the 
business  of  contracting  builder,  and  this  business  he  is  still 
engaged  iu.  He  has  been  successful  in  a  marked  degree  in  a 
financial  sense,  and  has  made  a  splendid  record  for  himself  as  a 
conscientious,  careful  and  thoroughly  reliable  builder. 


Photo  by  Newcomb  Brot.. 


Mr.  Calvert  was  married  in  1881  and  four  bright  children, 
two  boys  and  two  girls,  have  come  to  bless  a  happy  home. 

Mr.  Calvert  is  a  member  of  the  council  committees  on  claims, 
streets  and  water  supply,  and  in  dealing  with  the  questions 
and  matters  referred  to  these  committees,  displays  the  same 
sound  judgment  which  has  made  his  business  ventures 
successful.  He  is  not  a  public  speaker,  is  of  a  retiring  disposi- 
tion, and  his  voice  is  rarely  heard  in  the  debates  in  council,  but 
his  vote  is  always  on  the  side  of  progress  and  in  the  interests  of 
his  constituents.  He  is  thoroughly  honest  and  conscientious 
in  all  that  he  does,  and  his  judgment  upon  matters  of 
importance  is  rarely  at  fault.  Mr.  Calyert  is  a  fiim  believer 
in  the  future  greatness  of  Ogden  and  his  ideas  of  city  legiela- 
lation  take  in  the  future  as  well  as  the  present  good  of  the 
city. 


S.  J.  BURT  &  BROS. 

The  fact  that  Ogden 
has  attained  a  perman- 
ent supremacy  in  com- 
mercial affairs  at  the 
West,  is  greatly  due  to 
her  leading  merchants 
and  business  men.  They 
have  by  untiring  indus- 
try and  a  thorough 
knowledge  of  the  re- 
quirements of  the  trade, 
enlarged  their  business 
and  increased  their  fa- 
cilities until  to-day  the 
stores  are  stocked  with 
the  best  classes  of  goods 
both  domestic  and  for- 
eign, equal  to  those 
found  in  any  city  in  the 
world.  The  firm  of  S. 
J.  Bnrt  &  Bros.,  at  2437 
Washington  avenue,  a 
representative  institu- 
tion of  this  character, 
is  an  old  and  well-known 
house,  and  has  had  a 
remarkably  successful 
career.  The  business 
was  established  in  1883 
by  Snyder  &  Burt,  con- 
tinuing for  two  years 
under  the  administra- 
tion when  it  was  reor- 
ganized under  the  pres- 
ent firm  name  and  title. 
The  premises  occu- 
pied consist  of  a  large 
three-story  brick  build- 
ing  and  basement 
25  x  100  feet  in  dimen- 
sions, located  as  above, 
and  fitted  up  especially 
to  facilitate  the  conven- 
ient and  rapid  transac- 
tion of  business,  every 
department  being  con- 
ducted on  principles  so 
well  defined  and  sys- 
tematic, that  the  large 

number  of  customers  who  trade  at  the  store  daily,  experience 
convenience,  hospitality  and  polite  attention  in  their  purchases. 
The  trade  which  amounts  to  over  $100,000  annually  throughout 
Utah,  Idaho,  Montana,  Colorado,  Wyoming  and  Nevada,  giv- 
ing employment  to  a  large  force  of  salesmen  and  assistants.  A 
manufacturing  and  dress-making  department  conducted  in 
connection  with  the  store,  occupying  the  entire  third  floor,  and 
a  complete  stock  of  dry  goods,  notions,  trimmings,  white  goods, 
men's  furnishings,  fine  shoes,  etc.,  will  always  be  found  on  hand. 
The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are,  S.  J.  Burt,  W.  L. 
Burt  and  Thos.  G.  Burt,  all  young  men  of  high  superior 
business  standing  and  ability,  who  have  steadily  increased 
the  volume  and  importance  of  the  business  they  now 
control  from  its  inception.  The  firm,  provided  with  ample 
capital  and  possessed  of  advantages  for  buying  not  ex- 
celled by  any  house  in  the  country,  is  enabled  to  offer  prices 
and  terms  to  customers,  that  cannot  be  surpassed  by  any 
house  in  the  Territory. 


JAMES  A.  CALVEKT,  Councilman. 


190 


W.  DRIVER  &  SON. 

In  presenting  for  the 
consideration  of  our  read- 
ers, both  at  home  ami 
abroad,  historical  and 
descriptive  reviews  of  the 
resources  and  commer- 
cial enterprises  of  I'tah. 
it  is  necessary  and  im- 
portant to  select  repre- 
sentative institutions  and 
establishments,  and  to 
consider  more  particular- 
ly those  whose  success  • 
•JL  has  made  them  conspicu- 
J  oils  and  gained  for  their 
3  proprietors  positions  in 

-  the  mercantile  history  of 
g  the  Territory. 

~l  The  character  of  busi- 
ness men  is  often  mea- 
sured by  their  success, 
which  to  some  extent, 
tends  to  maintain  the 
reputation  and  impor- 
tance of  the  community 
of  which  they  are  mem- 
bers. 

The  drug  trade  of  Og- 
den,  and  in  fact  of  any 
city,  is  one  of  the  most 
important  factors  in  its 
general  make-up,  and 
exercises  an  influence  not 
Miit  measured  by  any 
other  branch  of  trade. 

The  leading  house  in  this  city,  and  certainly  one  of  the  largest  in  the  Territory,  engaged  in  this  line  is  that  of  Win- 
l>river  ,v  Son.  located  at  'J4;i3  Washington  avenue.  It  was  founded  in  1871  by  William  Driver,  and  in  1880  his  son,  O.  W- 
I  )river,  entered  as  partner  in  the  business. 

With  regard  to  so  well-known  a  house,  but  little  can  be  said  that  is  not  already  generally  understood  of  its  importance  as  a 
mercantile  enterprise  of  this  city,  and  beyond  giving  the  plain  facts,  a  detailed  description  is  unnecessary.  The  premises  oc- 
cupied is  a  large  handsome  three-story  building  and  basement  -JiMM'..  all  of  which  is  devoted  to  the  heavy  and  complete  stock 
of  this  establishment. 

In  regard  to  the  building  occupied,  which  is  owned  by  Mr.  Driver  himself,  it  may  be  mentioned  as  a  point  worthy  of  note, 
that  it  was  the  first  three-story  struct  uretevpr  built  in  the  Territory,  it  being  some  seven  years  subsequent  before  any  other 
three-story  building  was  erected. 

The  retail  department 
occupies  the  entire 
ground  tloor,  and  is  con 
venieutly  andattraotively 
arranged  for  the  proper 
display  of  the  immense 
line  of  goods  carried.  The 
second  and  third  floors 
are  set  apart  for  the 
wholesale  department  of 
the  business,  which  is  one 
Mf  the  largest  and  most 
important  branches,  the 
trade  extending  all  over 
^  Utah,  Idaho.  Wyoming 
2  and  Nevada. 

The  basement  is  used 
~  for  their  comprehensive 
if  stock  of  liquors,  wines, 

-  mineral    waters,    etc..    a 
£  heavy  stock  of  which  is  al- 

-  waya  on  hand.   Through 
Miit  thin  immense  Mtal> 
lixliiiient.    the    stock    of 
ilruiiH  and  medicines  car 
ned  are  fresh  and   pure. 
nnd     constantly    replen 
ished.     Kight  skilled  and 
experienced  assistants  are 
••iiiplottnl   in  I  he  various 
departments  of  the  enter 
prise.     The  avc raff*  capi - 
(al     invested   is  $75.000. 
and  .in  annual  bnsinewof 
S'JOO.fKHi  IH  transacted. 


191 


The  line  carried  oy  this  house  embraces  American  and 
foreign  chemicals,  proprietary  and  patent  medicines,  pharma- 
ceutical preparations,  together  with  the  largest  aud  most 
complete  stock  of  drugs  and  druggists'  sundries  to  be  foun.l  in 
the  Territory.  Special  attention  is  pud  to  prasaripticms,  none 
but  highly  profijieit  assistants  being  admitted  to  this  depart- 
ment. 

Mr.  Q.  W.  Driver,  the  business  manager,  is  thirty-two  years 
of  age  and  was  born  in  England.  He  came  to  this  country  early  in 
lite  with  his  father.  He  has  grosra  up  aud  been  schooled  in  a 
thorough  business  education,  and  is  highly  qualified  as  a 


druggist.  His  personal  time  and  attention  is  devoted  to  the 
enterprise,  with  which  he  is  so  prominently  identified,  and  super- 
vises its  affairs  in  a  highly  creditable  manner. 

Mr.  Win.  Driver,  the  senior  member  of  the  arm.isamanof 
mature  years  and  highly  respected  and  esteemed  in  the  business 
community.  Ha  was  a  member  of  the  city  council  and  is  promi- 
nently conneoted  with  several  public  enterprises,  devoted  to  the 
city's  welfare.  Both  father  and  sou  are  sterling  citizens,  and 
have  the  future  interests  of  the  city  of  Ogden  and  Territory  of 
Utah  at  heart,  and  are  ever  ready  to  support  and  encourage  ail 
public-spirited  movements. 


ROBERT ,C.  LUNDT. 

One  of  the  young,  stirring,  active,  level  healed  business 
men  whom  the  people  of  O;len  elected  as  their  councilman  in 
the  spring  of  1S,H,  is  It  >bert  C.  Lundy,  who  at  that  tinn  had 
been  ideatitled  prominently  with  Ogden's  business  interests 
for.four  years  previous.  Mr.  Lundy  was  bora  on  a  farm  near 
the  little  town  of  Nashville,  Washington  county,  III.,  on  Sep- 
tember 5,  18*50,  where  hit  parents  lived  until  the  boy  was  two 
and  a  half  years  old.  At  that  time  his  father  enlisted  in  the 
Thirteenth  Illinois  cavalry  and  was  at  the  front  battling  for  the 
union,  until  the  close  of  the  war.  During  his  absence  the  fam- 
ily resided  in  the  town  of  Nashville.  In  1SS7  the  family  moved 
to  East  Tenue-isse,  near  Knoxville,  where  the  boy  lived  with 
bis  grandfather  on  a  farm  for  seven  months.  From  there  his 
parents  moved  back  to  Nashville,  111.,  and  shortly  afterward  to 
Oakdale  in  the  same 
county,  where  they  lived 
until  1871,  when  they 
came  West  and  settled 
in  Denver.  Before  hav- 
ing moved  to  the  West, 
young  Lundy  went  to 
school  a  short  time  in 
Oakdale,  III.,  and  later 
spent  two  years  attend- 
ing the  school  at  Evans, 
Colorado,  a  school  then 
with  considerable  repu- 
tation for  excellence. 

After  this  schooling, 
at  the  age  of  thirteen, 
Mr.  Lundy  had  his  first 
introduction  to  busi- 
ness, going  into  a  gro- 
cery store  in  Denver, 
where  he  remained  for 
a  year,  changing  from 
there  to  Gallnp's  whole- 
sale and  retail  establish- 
ment, which  handled 
millinery,  toys,  fancy 
goods,  jewelry,  show 
cases,  etc.,  aud  also  pic- 
ture frame*.  After  be- 
ing with  Oallup  for  four 
years,  Mr.  Lnndy  went 
to  Fort  Collins  where 
he  took  charge  of  his 
father's  store  at  that 
point.  Remaining  there 
only  six  months,  he  re- 
turned to  Denver,  and 
went  into  the  picture 
frame  business.  In  1878 
when  only  eighteen 
years  of  age  he  formed 
a  partnership  with  Dr. 
Slrohm  in  the  furniture 
business.  Trade  increas- 
ed, mod  business  pros- 
pered, so  that  in  a  few 
months  Mr.  Lnndy  was 
able  to  buy  out  bis  part- 
ner. Mr.  Lundy  remain- 
ed in  this  business, 
sometime*  alone  and 


Oa  Thanksgiving  evening,  1881,  Mr.  Lundy  was  most  hap- 
pily married  to  Miss  Hilda  Hanson  of  Denver,  the  result  of 
the  union  being  two  boys,  six  and  four  years  of  age,  and  a 
daughter  aged  two  years. 

Mr.  Lundy  is  member  of  the  council  from  the  First  ward 
and  the  people  of  that  ward  have  every  reason  to  be  proud  of 
their  choice.  From  the  moment  he  took  his  seat,  he  entered 
upon  his  councilmanic  duties  with  the  determination  to  under- 
stand them  most  thoroughly.  He  put  into  the  performance  of 
his  duties  all  the  energy  of  his  nature  and  has  made  a  splendid 
record  for  shrewdness,  business  ability,  strict  integrity,  public 
spirit,  and  devotion  to  the  interests  of  his  constituents  and  of 
the  whole  city.  He  is  a  strong  and  earnest  advocate  of  every 
measure  which  will  tend  toward  the  advancement  of  the  city, 
aud  on  the  floor  of  the  council  urges  his  views  with  sharp, 
strong  arguments.  He  is  chairman  of  the  license  committee 

and  member  of  the  san- 
itary and  tire  commit- 
tees, and  in  all  these 
committees  makes  his 
influence  strongly  felt. 


Photo  bjr  Nawoomb  Broo. 


LUNDY.  Cooncllmwi. 


som»timM  with  diffarent  partners,  intil  1HV>,  when  he  sold  oat 
and  concluded  to  try  the  farther  Wast.  He  decided  to  locate 
UD,  and  in  the  spring  of  1HH7  m  >ved  here  and  started  the 
Utah  ('inning  Cjmpany  of  which  he  is  president.  He  has  re- 
mained in  that  buiineis,  together  with  the  real  estate  business, 
at  timM,  ever  since.  Toe  canning  business  has  grown  from  a 
KIM  ill  start  in  a  little  frame  building,  to  large  proportions,  the 
great  pl»n;,  c->niistiug  of  fine  brick  building*  and  long  sheds 
i-  >v»ring  ssveral  a?res  of  ground.  The  business  amounts  to 
over  $  I. V  i.i m  per  year.  During  the  MMOQ  of  1891.  a  daily 
average  of  twenty-flva  th  >u«aad  oaot  of  canned  goods— corn, 
tomato**,  etc.,  ware  put  up.  TUB  plant  also  embr^OM  machinery 
and  faoilitiea  for  making  vinegar,  pickles,  jellies  preserve*,  etc. 
The  product  this  year  ha*  been  over  two  hundred  and  thirty 
oar  loads.  Th»  saooess  of  this  institution,  in  Ur  M  I, 
m  in»g«tnont,  has  been  phenomenal  and  speaks  loudly  regard- 
ing hw  basin***  sagacity  and  ability. 


II.  M.  BOND  &  CO. 

Among  the  represent- 
ative commercial  enter- 
prises of  the  city  of 
Ugden  is  that  of  the 
well-known  firm  of  II. 
M.  Bond  &  Co.,  of  353 
Twenty-fourth  st.,  and 
2411  Washington  aven- 
ue, occupy  a  position  of 
conspicuous  and  deserv- 
ed prominence.  Identi- 
fied with  the  trade  and 
commerce  of  the  city  for 
a  period  of  over  fifteen 
years,  it  has  gained  a 
commercial  standing 
second  to  none,  and 
shared  by  few  in  its 
line  of  trade  in  any 
part  of  the  United 
States. 

The  business  was  es- 
tablished in  1876  by  1 1 
M.  Bond  &  Co.,  and 
their  line  includes  the 
business  of  wholesale 
and  retail  groceries  and 
shippers  of  fruit  and 
produce,  being  also  the 
sole  agents  tor  "The 
King  of  Soaps."  Their 
trade  extends  through- 
out t'tah.  Malm.  Neva- 
da and  Wyoming,  and 
the  yearly  sales  aver- 
age forty  thousand  dol- 
lars, neoesHiUting  the 
employment  of  seven 
assistants.  The  firm  is 
deservedly  esteemed 


among  the  bast  representative  business  men  of  this  community, 
an  1  Mr.  Bond  ha*  honored  the  position  of  director  of  the 
Ojden  Chamber  of  Commerce;  he  has  also  been  commander  of 
Mi-  i  Iran  I  Army  post  here,  and  at  onetime,  in  partnership 
with  L.  K.  Fretman,  published  the  first  Gentile  paper  ever  is- 
sued in  this  city.  At  that  time  owing  to  the  opposition  mani- 
fested by  the  Litter  Day  saints  it  required  a  man  of  nerve  and 
courage  to  engage  in  such  an  enterprise,  the  Gentiles  being  so 
largely  in  ths  minority.  Mr.  Bond  was  born  in  Galvaston. 
Texas,  and  lived  there  until  1HV>.  In  the  latter  year  he  moved 
to  Kentucky  aud  lived  there  until  the  breaking  out  of  the 
rebellion  when  he  enlisted  in  company  C,  Fourteenth  Ken- 
tucky infantry.  After  the  war  he  published  The  Big  Sandy 
Hentld  at  Catlettsburg,  Keotnoky,  coming  from  there  to 
Utah,  where  he  has  resided  for  eighteen  year*  and  in  well  and 
favorably  known  throughout  the  Territory. 


DR.   AMASA    S.   CONDON. 

It  is  most  pleasing  to  the  publishers  of  this  work  to  be  able 
to  include  among  the  biographical  sketches  of  prominent  and 
enterprising  men  who  go  to  make  up  the  leading  citizens  of  the 
Territorry,those  who  have  achieved  success  in  the  literary  field 
in  both  prose  and  poetical  composition. 

If  there  ia  one  class  of  men  whose  records  and  attainments 
are  more  interesting  than  another  it  is  those  who  have  made 
the  success  of  their  lives  in  the  realms  of  literature,  whose 
genius  and  painstaking  efforts  as  exhibited  in  the  clever  and 
meritorious  work  evolved,  have  been  commented  upon  in  com- 
mending terms  by  the  illustrious  writers  of  the  age.  A 
splendid  work,  especially  from  a  literary  point  of  view,  entitled 
"Poets  of  Maine,"  which  accidentally  fell  into  our  hands,  fur- 
nishes us  with  information  regarding  Dr.  Amasa  S.  Condon  of 
the  city  of  Ogden.  Dr.  Condon  <was  born  at  Penpbscpt,  Maine, 
December  22, 1846.  Hie  early  education  was  acquired  in  the  dis- 
trict schools,  which  possessed  at  that  time  as  may  be  imagined, 
primitive  educational  facilities,  and  young  Condon  was 
compelled  to  walk  each  day  two  miles  through  the  woods 
on  his  way  to  school.  At  the  age  of  fifteen  he  en- 
tered the  east  Maine  conference  seminary  at  Buchsport  of  that 
state,  where  he  applied  himself  diligently  to  his  studies  until 
the  war  broke  out  in  April,  1861,  when  he  enlisted  in  company 
E,  Sixth  regiment  of  volunteers,madeup  chiefly  of  the  students 
of  the  seminary.  At  the  battle  of  Williamsburg  he  received  in- 
juries which  compelled  him  to  withdraw  from  active  service, 
and  from  which  he  never  fully  recovered.  After  regaining  his 
health  in  a  measure.he  returned  to  the  seminary,  to  complete  his 
academic  education,  having  selected  medicine  as  a  profession. 
He  removed  to  Iowa,  and  after  three  years  diligent  preparation 
with  Dr.  Marcus  D.  Sheldon,  of  that  state,  entered  the  Univer- 
sity of  Michigan  where  he  remained  two  years  and  passed  suc- 
cessful examinations.  He  returned  to  Iowa  opened  an  office 
and  continued  to  practice  until  Jan.  1875,  when  he  was  appoint- 
ed surgeon  of  the  U.  P.  R.  R.,  with  headquarters  at  Ogden. 

As  a  literary  man  he  has  achieved  marked  success.  His 
first  poem  written  when  but  a  child,  was  published  in  the 
TIMES-HERALD  of  Boston,  Mass.,  and  Dr.  Haven,  the  prince  of 
critics,  wrote  him  a  letter,  complementing  him  on  his  ability. 

In  1886  Dr.  Condon  visited  the  Hawaian  Islands  to  gather 
information.  He  wrote  several  very  graphic  and  interesting 
papers  regarding  the  Kilama  volcano  then  in  erruption.  Be- 
fore leaving  he  was  tendered  a  banquet  at  Honolulu,  by  one  of 
the  royal  princes,  which  the  king  himself  attended.  In  1887 
Dr.  Condon  visited  his  old  home  in  Maine.  While  in  the  East 
he  visited  the  famous  poet  John  G.  Whittier,  who  is  a  personal 
friend  of  the  doctor.  He  also  visited  the  old  Webster  home- 
stead, scene  of  the  "Old  Oaken  Bucket,"  -'Miles  Standish  Mon- 
ument," at  Plymouth,  and  then  went  to  Quebec  on  his  return 
our.  Climbing  the  heights  of  Abraham  to  look  upon  the  mon- 
uments of  Wolf  and  Montealm.  We  understand  he  is  going  to 
publish  the  many  poems  he  has  written,  in  book  form,  which 
judging  from  the  high  character  of  those  which  have  already 
appeared  in  print,  will  make  a  valuable  acquisition  to  the 
libraries  of  all  lovers  of  poetry  and  admirers  of  the  true  poetical 
spirit.  He  made  a  careful  tour  of  Yellowstone  park  and 
minutely  described  all  he  there  saw.  The  above  extract  from 
an  eastern  publication  containing  biographical  shetchee  of 
many  noted  men  who  have  achieved  fame  and  success  in  di- 
verse avenues  of  human  aspiration,  while  of  great  interest  to 
the  citizens  of  Maine,  Dr.  Condon's  native  state,  is  of  even 
greater  interest  to  the  people  of  Ogden,  for  this  city  has  been 
the  doctor's  home  since  1874. 

The  ripe  experience  of  mature  years  always  gives  a  classic 
touch  to  the  gifts  of  genius,  and  while  actively  engaged  in  the 
practice  of  medicine,  the  doctor  has  found  many  spare  moments 
to  devote  to  his  forthcoming  work,  which  we  know  will  be  of 
great  merit  and  find  a  place  among  the  works  of  our  famous 
American  authors. 

Since  taking  up  his  abode  in  Ogden  Dr.  Condon  has  built  up 
a  large  and  successful  medical  practice  and  is  looked  upon  by 
the  people  of  this  community  as  an  able  and  highly  skilled 
physician. 

He  has  won  by  his  generous  nature  and  painstaking  efforts 
the  high  esteem  and  good  will  of  all  with  whom  he  comes  in 
contact,  and  numbers  among  his  wide  circle  of  friends  and 
acquaintances  the  wealthiest  and  most  influential  citizens  of 
Ogden. 

For  a  long  time  Dr.  Condon  was  a  director  in  the  Chamber 
of  Commerce,  was  supervisor  of  the  eleventh  census  for  this 
district,  which  embraces  the  whole  of  Utah  Territory,  and  is 
now  a  director  in  the  Equitable  Co-operative  Mercantile 
Company. 


KELLY,  ILLE  &  CO. 

The  well  known  and  popular  real  estate  firm  of  Kelly,  Hie 
&  Co.  at  2414  Washington  avenue,  first  opened  their  office  in 
January,  1890,  and  have  built  up  a  profitable  and  substantial 
business,  extending  throughout  this  section  of  the  country. 
The  bnlk  of  their  business,  however,  is  confined  to  Ogden 
realty,  the  firm  owning  and  controlling  choice  tracts  of  resi- 
dence property,  among  which  may  be  mentioned  the  "Rex 
Place"  situated  about  two  and  a  half  miles  from  the  center  of 
the  city  near  Five  Points.  This  addition  which  has  been  platted 
contains  thirty-five  acres  and  the  firm  are  now  offering  it  for 
sale  either  as  a  whole  or  in  single  lots  or  blocks.  Independent 
of  the  property  owned  and  controlled  by  the  firm  a  large 
amount  of  real  estate  has  been  placed  in  their  hands  for  sale, 
and  prospective  purchasers,  by  calling  at  their  office,  will  find  a 
complete  and  comprehensive  list  embracing  some  of  the  most 
desirable  business  and  residence  property  to  be  found  in  the 
city,  as  well  as  many  choice  acre  tracts  and  large  farms  in  the 
vicinity.  These  gentlemen  who  have  taken  an  active  part  in 
building  up  the  city  of  Ogden  are  constantly  laying  out  new 
and  splendid  additions,  especially  desirable  locations  for  cheap 
and  beautiful  homes. 

The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  Qep.  J.  Kelly, 
A.  Hie  and  B.  A.  McMillan,  young  men  of  rare  business  ability 
with  a  keen  perception  of  the  activities  and  fluctuations  of  the 
real  estate  market,  who  have,  by  the  adoption  of  superior 
methods  and  improved  plans,  for  the  disposition  of  property 
favorable  to  people  of  moderate  means,  established  a  repu- 
tation for  meeting  the  popular  demands. 

Honorable  in  all  their  trrngaotions,  and  fair  and  liberal  in  al  1 
business  propositions,  customers  having  occasion  to  deal  with 
them  are  invariably  satisfied  and  well  pleased.  This  firm  is 
doing  much  for  the  advancement  and  welfare  of  Ogden,  by 
distributing  valuable  information  regarding  her  resources  and 
possibilities,  and  in  divers  ways  aiding  and  encouraging  all 
movements  and  efforts  to  promote  the  city's  material  interests 


GEO.  W.  JONES. 

Within  the  past  few  years,  there  has  sprung  up  an  institu- 
tion of  commercial  necessity,  known  as  the  "  American  Ticket 
Brokers'  Association."  The  unreliability  of  many  people  en- 
gaged in  buying  and  selling  railroad  tickets,  owing  to  the  un- 
certainty and  complication  of  the  business,  have  compelled 
those  disposed  to  conduct  a  legitimate  and  straightforward 
enterprise  of  this  character  as  well  as  to  facilitate  the  satis- 
factory transaction  of  business,  to  join  themselves  together 
under  one  national  association  of  high  standing  and  unques- 
tionable responsibility,  that  the  public  may  be  accommodated, 
and  at  the  same  time  feel  assured  that  they  are  reposing  con- 
fidence in  people  of  sterling  integrity  and  honest  dealing.  Mr. 
Geo.  W.  Jones  ticket  broker  of  Ogden,  Utah,  located  at  346 
Twenty-fifth  street,  has  not  only  the  protection  and  surety  of 
the  association  to  offer  the  public,  but  by  honest  upright  dealing 
during  a  period  of  seven  years  in  his  present  line  of  business  in 
the  city  of  Ogden,  has  established  an  enviable  reputation  as  a 
conscientious,  trustworthy  business  man,  well  versed  in  all 
phases  of  the  business.  His  patronage  probably  exceeds  that 
of  any  other  concern  of  the  kind  in  this  part  of  the  country, 
and  bis  methods  of  doing  business  have  thus  far  given  universal 
satisfaction. 

Something  of  the  magnitude  and  importance  of  Mr.  Jones' 
establishment  may  be  formed  from  the  fact  that  he  has  $10,000 
invested,  and  his  annual  transactions  amount  to  over  $100,000, 
equal  in  fact  to  some  of  the  largest  commercial  enterprises. 

Mr.  Jones  is  a  comparatively  young  man  being  but  thirty- 
six  years  of  age.  He  was  born  in  Cleveland,  Ohio,  and  re- 
ceived his  education  at  the  well-known  Oberlin  educational 
institutions.  In  1872  he  "  toured "  to  the  West,  locating  at 
Cheyenne,  Wyoming.  While  there  he  engaged  in  the  stock 
business,  and  was  quite  successful.  He  was  also  for  a  time 
manager  of  the  Western  Union  Telegraph  office  at  Cheyenne, 
and  became  a  prominent  citizen  of  that  place.  Realizing,  how- 
ever, the  great  possibilities  of  Ogden,  he  came  to  this  city 
seven  years  ago  and  has  established  a  large  and  paying  busi- 
ness. He  also  deals  largely  in  Ogden  realty  and  has  for  sale 
some  of  the  choicest  in  the  city,  both  business  and  residence. 

Mr.  Jones  is  well  and  favorably  known  in  the  community 
and  stands  high  among  the  business  men  of  Ogden. 


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G.  B.   BELNAP. 

Among  the  widely  known  and  highly  esteemed  citizens  of 
Ogdeu,  who  have  achieved  success,  there  is  no  one  more  de- 
serving of  mention  than  Mr.  O.  K.  Belnap,  sheriff  of  Weber 
county,  who  has  been  a  resident  of  Utah  for  many  years.  He 
is  regarded  as  one  of  Ogdeu  s  sterling  citizens,  as  a  man  espe- 
cially fitted  by  nature  and  principle  for  the  important  public 
position  be  occupies,  and  to  which  he  has  been  almost  unani- 
mously elected  by  the  voters  of  the  county,  for  every  successive 
term  since  first  entering  upon  the  duties  of  the  office. 

Mr.  Belnap  is  forty-four  years  of  age  and  was  born  in  Coun- 
cil Bluff,  at  that  time  called  Florence,  winter  quarters  of  the 
first  emigrants  to  Utah.    When  but  two  and  one-half  years 
of  age  he  accompanied  his  parents  to  Ogden,  where  he  was 
educated,  and  upon  attaining  his  majority  he  was  married  and 
and  removed  to  Hooper,  Utah,  being  one  of  the  original  founders 
of  that  place,  and  taking 
an  active  part  in  all  its 
varioi  s  interests. 

While  pursuing  the 
occupation  of  farming, 
he  also  acted  as  consta- 
ble and  remained  in 
Hooper  for  fifteen  years. 
About  1884  he  was  first 
elected  sheriff  of  Weber 
county. 

Especially  qualified 
by  education,  experi- 
ence, courage  and  sound 
and  i-ii refill  judgement, 
for  the  discharge  of  his 
ottii'ial  duties,  his  induc- 
tion into  office  had  the 
effect  of  inspiring  re- 
newed confidence  and 
assurance,  that  the  en- 
forcement of  the  law 
would  thereafter  be  car- 
ried out. 

The  condition  of  af- 
fairs, while  not  desper- 
ate in  the  true  sense  of 
the  word,  required  the 
service  of  a  fearless,  ac- 
tive and  vigilant  man 
to  hunt  down  outlaws, 
whose  depredations  had 
been  felt  and  who  were 
dreaded  throughout  this 
section.  Bo  efficient  was 
Sheriff  Eieloap  and  his 
deputies,  including  Mr. 
Arthur  Pratt,  that  the 
outlaws  were  dispersed 
and  those  who  escaped 
capture  immediately 
disappeared  and  have 
not  siooe  annoyed  or 
terrorized  the  locality. 
Mm  first  arrest  in  the 
county  WHS  that  of  a 
desperado  and  murder- 
er,'and  his  name  as  a 
capable  and  efficient 
officer  of  the  law  was 
established  in  the  minds 

of  all  aware  of  bis  untiring  zeal,  intrepidity  and  shrewd  detec- 
tive work,  in  the  arrest  anil  roimrtion  of  tin-  daring  train  rob- 
lw>ra,  K.I.  Dayton,  alia*  E.  K.  Fisher  and  Joseph  May.  These 
wily  and  iiniicimlly  cute  characters  were  widely  known  in  the 
lUx-ky  mountain  country,  where  their  outrage*  had 
aronsed  a  feeling  of  terror  and  widespread  indignation.  They 
bad  previously  succeeded  in  evading  the  iron  Imnii  of  the  law, 
and  were  the  chief  actors  in  the  Denver  A  Rio  Grande  train 
robbery  of  September  7,  1880. 

The  cirrumntances  of  that  bold  and  almont  unprecedented 
"hold-up"  are  Mill  fresh  in  the  mind*  of  the  pmplp.  The  train 
w*«  composed  of  six  coaches.  When  the  robbery  orrurn-il  tli» 


Their  capture  was  effected  by  Mr.  Belnap  subsequently,  while 
"holding  up"  a  gambling  house  in  Ogden,  and  their  recklessness 
was  specially  manifest  in  an  actof  the  leader,  Dayton,  when  the 
twain  were  at  the  jail  in  the  custody  of  the  sheriff.  The  latter  re- 
moved the  prisoner's  coat  and  laid  it  on  the  floor, whereupon  Day- 
ton began  kicking  it  vigorously,  but  was  token  in  hand  and 
compelled  to  desist  The  coat  was  examined  and  was  found  to 
contain  highly  explosive  dynamite  cartridges  of  sufficient 
strength  to  have  blown  the  structure  into  "smithereens."  The 
law  took  its  course  and  the  prisoners  are  now  in  the  peniten- 
tiary, serving  a  sentence  of  seventeen  and  a  half  years. 

On  different  occasions  Mr.  Belnap  has  demonstrated  his 
ability  in  handling  extreme  cases,  and  has  never  failed  to 
acquit  himself  in  the  discharge  of  his  duties  in  a  highly  cred- 
itable manner. 

Aside  from  his  public  relations,  Mr.  Belnap  is  a  business 
man  and  a  public  spirited  citizen,  having  unlimited  confidence 

in  the  brilliant  future 
that  is  spreading  out 
before  the  city.  He  be- 
lieves in  assisting  and 
urging  the  development 
of  resources,  and  aids 
and  encourages  all  ef- 
forts designed  to  build 
up  and  advance  the  vari- 
ous interests  of  the  city 
and  Territory. 


Pholo  br  Newcomb  lirwi.        <i.  K.  MKI.KNAP.  Sh-riff  W.-l-r  r,.,,ti,>. 


WM.K.  WILLIAMS. 
Fire  insurance  has 
long  since  become  a 
necessity.  Every  prop- 
erty owner  or  merchant 
carrying  a  stock  of 
goods  is  compelled  to 
insure  his  property 
against  loss  by  fire,  if 
be  would  keep  abreast 
of  the  times  or  realize 
his  only  source  of  pro- 
tection against  the  most 
common  and  devasta- 
ting of  destroyers. 

All  the  leading  in- 
surance companies  of 
the  United  States  and 
r.iik'laml  are  represent- 
ed in  the  city  of  Ogden, 
iiiul  Tor  the  best  of  them 
Mr.  Wm.  K  Williams, 
whose  ollii-e  is  located 
iu  the  First  National 
Bank  building,  room  11, 
acts  as  local  agent  He 
first  engaged  in  the  in- 
surance business  in  Og- 
deu iu  1HS<>,  and  met 
with  HuliHtaiitinlsuccess 
and  deserved  prosperity 
from  the  start,  having 
during  his  career  secur- 
ed for  the  companies 
he  represents  some  of 
the  very  best  risks  on 
hiiBinesH  and  residen- 
tial property,  stocks, 
household  goods,  etc., 
in  Ogden.  That  be  is  an  active,  experienced  and  judicious  insur- 
ance agent,  the  following  list  of  c<  mpanies  wL  ich  have  entrusted 
their  interests  in  this  city  to  him  fully  attest:  1'liroix.  of 
Brooklyn  ;  Guardian,  Sun,  Fire  and  Atlas,  of  Ix.nilon  ;  Na- 
tional Assurance,  of  Ireland  ;  Doylston,  of  Boston  ;  Fire  At- 
"ii  iiiul  Pennsylvania  Fire,  of  Philadelphia;  Amazon,  of 
Ciiiriniintti  ;  I'.nfTiilo  Geiman,  of  Buffalo;  Burlington,  of 
Biirlirgtoii  ;  Sy ndicate, of  Minneapolis;  Union  and  Firtman's 
Fund,  of  Kan  KHUH  in-.. ;  l-'itlelily  &  Ctsnality  Company, 
New  York  ;  and  1'Hcitlr  Surety  Company,  of  San  Francisco  ; 
having  total  assets  of  8WI.M  0,<:<K>  Mr.  Williams  is  to  be  «  n- 
aratnlated  upon  the  snrcefs  he  b»s  acini  M  <!.  Ilin  policirs  have 


engineer  was  compelled,  at  the  point  of  a  gun,  to  pass  through      been  issued  principally  upon  prefer™ d  ritks,  restricting  his  un 
the  passenger  cars  ami  hold  the,  "booty  tack,"  while  the  tern-      derwritiog  to  exclude  an) thing  extra  hazardous.    The  ccm- 


tied  passengers  were  forced  to  give  up  their  valuables.  Tb« 
audacity  of  this  episode  on  the  part  of  two  men,  wan  at  the 
tim*  without  a  parallel  in  the  history  of  western  lawl 


panies  mentioned  are  nil  nptfd  for  I  heir  pi  on.pt  |  n\m  bl  of locies 
a* aeon  as  adjusted.  Their  policies  arc  wot<l«il  in  H  clear  and  ex- 
plicit manner  and  rate*  are  the  lowest  commensurate  with  cafe  ty. 


195 


HOTEL   LINCOLN. 

Among  the  hotels  of  Ogden  that  have  become  a  part  and 
parcel  of  the  city  itself,  the  "  Hotel  Lincoln  "  is  worthy  of  more 
than  passing  notice.  It  is  admirably  situated  at  330  Twenty- 
third  street,  in  the  central  portion  of  the  city,  and  most  con- 
veniently arranged  and  finely  appointed  in  all  respects.  The 
building  is  three  stories  in  height,  40x60  feet  in  dimensions, 
and  contains  twenty-six  sleeping  apartments  with  a  capacity  for 
the  accommodation  of  fifty  people.  All  modern  improvements 
and  conveniences  usually  found  in  a  first-class  hotel,  such  as 
hot- water  heating  apparatus,  gas,  bath  rooms,  electric  call-bells, 
etc.,  have  been  introduced,  making  it,  in  all  respects,  a  public 
hostelry  of  the  highest  order. 

The  hotel  building  itself  is  a  handsome  and  substantial 
structure,  costing,  together  with  fixtures,  over  $  17,000,  but  owing 
to  its  great  popularity  and  consequent  inadequacy  to  accommo- 
date the  large  number  of  permanent  and  transient  guests, who 
appreciate  the  excellent  service  afforded,  an  ample  and  com- 
modious house  adjoining  has  been  secured,  richly  furnished 
and  made  a  part  of  the  hotel. 

The  dining-room,  with  capacity  to  seat  sixty  guests,  is  one 
of  the  special  features,  as  the  house  has  a  reputation  for  superb 
cooking  and  a  quality  of  service  not  excelled  by  any  similar  in- 
stitution in  the  city. 

Odell  &  Wright  are  proprietors,  while  Mrs.  Wright,  a  lady 
of  practical  experience  and  intelligent  understanding  of  the 
demands  of  an  unsurpassed  service,  is  conspicuous  in  her  appre- 
ciation of  its  requirements.  As  a  convenient  and  desirable 
stopping-place  for  permanent  boarders  Hotel  Lincoln  has  no 
superior  in  the  city.  It  is  located  in  a  quiet,  pleasant  district, 
surrounded  by  beautiful  residences,  at  the  same  time  as  central 
to  the  business  portion  of  the  city  as  other  leading  hotels. 
Everything  about  the  place  has  an  air  of  quiet  elegance  that  is 
persuasively  refreshing,  and  nothing  that  can  in  any  way  add  to 
the  comfort  or  pleasure  of  guests,  is  ever  omitted. 


CHICAGO   MEAT   MARKET. 

It  can  be  said  with  great  assurance  and  strict  adherence  to 
the  truth,  that  no  line  of  business,  in  any  city,  needs  to  be  con- 
ducted with  as  much  care  and  cleanliness  as  that  connected 
with  the  handling  of  choice  lines  of  meat.  In  this  particular, 
mention  of  the  Chicago  Meat  Market,  2254  Washington  avenue, 
as  among  the  popular  and  enterprising  establishments  engaged 
in  this  line,  must  not  be  omitted.  It  is  one  of  the  best  equipped 
and  most  centrally  located  markets  in  the  city.  The  individ- 
ual members  of  the  firm  are  F.  Loewenstein,  W.  Beckman  and 
Henry  Linderman,  gentlemen  familiar  with  the  details  of  the 
business  and  the  requirements  of  the  trade.  They  carry  full 
lines  of  meats,  and  game  and  fish  in  season,  and  are  prepared 
to  furnish  the  householder,  the  gourmet  and  the  public  with 
the  finest  roasts,  juiciest  steaks  and  most  delicious  chops  and 
cutlets  to  be  found  in  the  market.  The  establishment  is  located 
at  the  cor.  Twenty-third  street  and  Washington  avenue,  occupy- 
ing a  large  frame  building  24x50  feet  in  dimensions,  especially  ar- 
ranged for  the  convenient  transaction  of  business,  and  provided 
with  refrigerators,  ice  chests,  etc.,  for  the  proper  preservation 
of  meats.  The  capital  stock  invested  is  82,000,  and  the  annual 
sales  amount  to  over  $36,000.  Three  experienced  assistants 
are  employed  and  goods  are  delivered  to  customers  in  any  part 
of  the  city,  many  of  whom  are  among  the  leading  and  wealthy 
citizens  of  Ogden,  who  do  their  trading  at  the  Chicago  Meat 
Market. 

The  gentlemen  conducting  the  enterprise  have  resided  in 
the  city  for  several  years,  and  are  well-known  as  honorable,  up- 
right men,  whose  methods  are  such  as  meet  with  co-operation 
from  a  large  and  exacting  trade.  They  "push"  their  business 
energetically  and  are  ever  on  the  alert  to  furnish  patrons  the 
best  the  market  affords. 


T.  J.  NEWCOMB. 

The  progress  made  within  recent  years  in  the  art  of  photog- 
raphy is  nothing  short  of  marvelous.  The  methods  are  virtually 
revolutionized  by  the  march  of  progress  and  improvements 
closely  approaching  perfection  are  now  employed.  In  no  photo- 
graphing establishment  is  this  more  strikingly  illustrated  than 
in  the  gallery  of  T.  J.  Newoomb  of  this  city.  Coming  here  but 
a  year  ago  Mr.  Newcomb  has  built  up  a  business  already  ac- 
knowledged to  be  among  the  finest  in  its  line  of  any  in  Utah 
and  the  high  order  of  work  done,  the  uniform  satisfaction 


rendered  to  his  patrons  together  with  the  unmistakable  busi- 
ness capacity,  energy  and  sound  judgment,  which  characterize 
the  management  of  this  deservedly  popular  establishment,  have 
been  the  chief  features  contributing  to  the  positive  and  perma- 
nent success  that  he  to-day  enjoys.  His  gallery  is  pleasantly 
located  in  the  elegantly  furnished  rooms  25 — 26 — 27,  Wright 
block,  and  it  is  safe  to  say  that  no  more  thoroughly  equipped1 
establishment  can  be  found  in  any  city  in  the  west. 

Mr.  Newcomb  has  had  a  long  experience  in  his  line  of  busi- 
ness, having  conducted  for  fourteen  years  photograph  galleries 
in  Ohio,  Indiana,  Kansas  and  at  Los  Angeles,  California,  and  is 
an  artist  in  his  line  excelled  by  none  as  his  work  will  testify. 

He  employ •  three  skilled  artists  who  are  proficient  in  the 
enlargement  of  pictures,  the  execution  of  crayons,  water  colors 
etc.,  and  all  commissions  committed  to  him  will  receive  his  per- 
sonal and  careful  attention.  His  work  is  not  confined  to  the  city, 
but  extends  throughout  the  country,  and  a  visit  to  bis  studio 
will  amply  repay  the  admirer  of  fine  artistic  features  which  he 
has  on  exhibition.  His  orders  are  promptly  filled,  and  his  terms 
most  reasonable. 


A.  KUHN  &  BRO. 

Occupying  a  conspicuous  position  as  the  leading  establish- 
ment in  their  particular  line  of  mercantile  activity  in  the  West, 
Messrs  A.  Kuhn  <fe  Brother  have  been  prominent  since  1868. 
The  firm  are  admirably  located  for  business  at  No.  2365  Wash- 
ington avenue,  the  premises  being  a  large  three-story  brick 
building,  double  front,  28x100  feet  in  dimensions,  which  build- 
ing is  owned  by  the  firm  and  is  equipped  and  appointed  in  a 
chaste  and  elegant  manner.  This  firm  undoubtedly  carry  at 
all  times  the  most  fashionable  assortment  of  all  descriptions 
of  gentlemen's  furnishing  goods  in  this  city,  their  patrons  being 
drawn  from  the.most  fastidious  people  of  Ogden  and  vicinity 
in  their  local  trade,  while  their  wholesale  trade  extends 
throughout  Utah,  Wyoming,  Idaho,  Montana  and  Nevada,  and 
their  annual  sales  average  1150,000,  with  a  capital  invested 
of  $75,000. 

They  have  in  their  employ  seven  skilled  assistants  who  are 
thoroughly  and  well  informed  in  their  different  branches  of 
business.  This  firm  has  in  connection  with  their  gents  furnish- 
ing business  a  ware-room  in  the  rear  of  2365  Washington 
avenue,  where  they  deal  extensively  in  hides,  fur  and  wool, 
and  contemplate,  in  the  near  future,  building  a  large  and 
commodious  wareroom  for  this  branch  of  their  business,  as 
the  one  they  now  occupy  i«  inadequate  to  th»ir  large  and  con- 
stantly increasing  trade.  The  firm  of  A.  Knhp  &  Brother  was 
established  in  Virginia  City,  Mont.,  in  18'!5;  from  there  they 
removed  to  Corinne,  Utah,  then  came  to  Ogden  twelve  years 
ago  and  established  themselves  in  business  in  this  city  at  that 
time,  and  have  by  pluck  and  perseverance  built  up  a  large  and 
flourishing  trade,  and  to-day  no  firm  in  the  Northwest  is  more 
widely  and  favorably  known  than  that  of  A.  Kuhn  &  Bro. 


J.  M.  GRAHAM  &  SON. 

One  of  the  most  extensive  and  largely  patronized  livery 
stables  in  the  City  of  Ogden  is  that  of  J.  M.  Graham  &  Son 
located  at  239,  Twenty-fifth  street.  It  was  first  opened  to  the 
public  in  1889,  and  has  through  the  excellent  service  af- 
forded, together  with  the  liberal  and  courteous  treatment 
extended,  built  up  a  large  and  constantly  growing  patronage. 
The  building  occupied  is  40x160  feet  in  dimensions,  adnptively 
arranged,  and  provided  with  every  modern  appointment  of 
value  for  the  conduct  of  an  enterprise  of  this  character.  The 
undertaking  represents  a  large  investment,  and  the  annual 
business  amounts  to  over  812.000. 

A  full  and  complete  supply  of  buggies,  carriages,  snrries, 
phaetons,  hacks,  etc.,  are  always  to  be  had  together  with  a 
choice  selection  of  well  broke  and  desirable  driving  and  saddle 
horses.  The  utmost  care  and  attention  are  paid  to  customers, 
and  every  effort  is  enlisted  to  retain  the  large  patronage  now 
enjoyed. 

Mr.  J.  M.  Graham,  the  senior  member  of  the  firm  is  at 
present  in  Bueno  Vista,  Colorado,  where  he  is  conducting  a 
large  livery  establishment,  J.  W.  Graham  jr.,  his  son,  having 
entire  charge  of  the  Ogden  concern.  He  is  an  enterprising 
young  man  of  sound  judgment  and  keen  business  sagacity, 
with  a  natural  aptitude  for  the  special  branch  of  industry  in 
which  he  is  engaged.  He  is  a  genial  and  social  gentleman, 
honorable  and  upright  in  all  his  dealings,  and  well  liked  by 
the  people  of  this  community. 


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FRED.  J.  KIESEL  A  CO. 

Ogden  baa  lung  been  regarded  as  the  central  point  from 
which  the  commercial  and  industrial  trade  of  the  intermouu- 
tam  region  radiates.  The  great  and  unwavering  faith  men  of 
thrift  and  of  judgment  have  for  years  had  in  Ogden's  prosper- 
ous future,  is  clearly  indicated  in  the  protracted  length  of  time 
they  have  been  engaged  in  general  mercantile  enterprises  in 
the  city.  Prominent  among  the  firms  to  whom  reference  may 
be  made  as  eminent  illustrations  of  the  point  in  question  is  the 
old  established  and  well-known  house  of  Fred.  J.  Kiesel  i  Co., 
wholesale  dealers  in  groceries,  liquors,  tobacco  and  cigars, 
located  at  335-337  Twenty-fourth  street  This  substantial 
and  enteiprising  company  was  organized  in  1873  with  F.  J. 
Kieeel  president  and  Theo  Schansenbaoh  secretary  and  treas- 
urer. The  business  was  commenced  at  a  time  when  Ogden  was 
still  in  her  infancy,  when,  in  fact,  the  commercial  trade  through- 
out the  West  was  unsettled  and  inadequately  provided  for. 
These  gentlemen,  however,  realized  and  clearly  foresaw  the 
wonderful  and  rapid  upbuilding  of  the  entire  West,  and  so  "cast 
their  lines"  in  the  city  of  Ogden  with  full  confidence  in  the 
large  and  young  trade  they  have  since  developed.  The 
premises  occupied  are  a  two-story  brick  building  and  base- 
ment 36x175  feet  in  dimensions,  also  a  mammoth  warehouse 
along  the  railroad  tracks  in  the  lower  part  of  the  city.  All 
goods  are  handled  on  an  extensive  scale  and  procured  from 
first  hands  direct  thereby  being  able  to  supply  the  trade  of  this 
section  with  fresh,  pure  and  high-class  goods  at  the  lowest 
market  prices.  Their  line  of  groceries  is  full  and  complete 
embracing  every  article  of  commerce  usually  found  in  an 
establishment  of  this  character,  while  the  very  latest  and  best 
brands  of  liquors,  tobaccos  and  cigars  will  always  be  found  in 
•lock.  The  average  capital  invested  in  the  business  being 
S100,0<)0,  while  the  annual  sales  amounts  to  over  8700,000. 
Fifteen  hands  are  constantly  employed,  and  the  trade  extends 
all  over  Utah,  Idaho,  Montana,  Wyoming,  Washington,  Nevada, 
Oregon  and  Colorado.  The  company  is  also  sole  agents  in  this 
section  for  Pabet's  celebrated  beer,  of  which  they  annually  dis- 
pose of  immense  invoices.  Both  members  of  the  company  are 
efficient  business  men,  and  this,  together  with  their  honorable, 
straightforward  and  liberal  methods  has  enabled  them  to 
build  up  the  large  and  growing  trade  they  now  enjoy. 

Mr.  Fred.  J.  Kiesel,  the  president  of  the  concern,  is  a  man 
long  and  favorably  known  in  Ogden,  and  the  high  regard  in 
which  he  is  held  as  a  loyal,  trustworthy  and  upright  man,  by 
the  citizens,  has  been  repeatedly  demonstrated  in  his  election 
to  the  highest  positions  of  public  trust.  He  has  served  as 
mayor  of  the  city,  elected  thereto  by  the  liberal  party,  his  term 
having  expired  lu.-t  Febnuiry,  and  is  now  commissioner  of 
Utah  to  the  World's  Fair.  He  is  fifty  years  of  age,  a  native  of 
Germany,  and  received  his  early  education  in  that  country. 
He  came  to  America  thirty-five  years  ago,  first  locating  at 
Memphis,  Tenn,  but  removing  to  Utah  in  1863  where  he  has 
gradually  built  himself  up  in  business  and  public  favor  until 
now  he  stands  as  one  of  the  most  prominent  men  of  the  Ter- 
ritory. He  holds  large  interests  in  leading  enterprises  such  as 
mining,  real  estate,  etc.,  that  have  proved  profitable,  as  well  as 
lieneficial  to  the  growth  and  advancement  of  the  Territory,  and 
he  is  known  throughout  Utah  as  a  liberal,  public-spirited  man, 
ever  ready  and  willing  to  aid  and  support  movements  calcu- 
lated to  promote  the  city's  welfare  and  prosperity. 


T.  WOLLSTEIN  &  CO. 

July,  11,  1891,  was  a  memorable  day  in  the  annals  of  '  >gden, 
it  l»-ing  the  opening  day  of  the  magnificent  liquor  house  of  T. 
Wollstein  *Co  at 'Jlixi  Washington  avenue.  The  establishment 
is  appointed  and  equipped  in  the  best  of  style,  is  an  honor  and 
credit  to  the  city,  and  a  monument  to  the  pluok,  energy  and 
enterprise  of  iU  founders.  The  firm  located  here  recently,  and 
though  in  huitinesfl  in  Ogden  but  a  few  months,  are  to-day 
recognized  aa  a  repre*entative  and  leading  house  in  their 
linn  of  ImsineM  in  the  West.  With  abundant  means,  and  uri- 
eqiisled  facilities  at  their  command,  they  are  enabled  to  anp- 
|il>  their  cuMomers  with  tl,.-  pun-tit  qualities  of  f  .reign  and 
domestic  liquor*  at  prices  that  defy  competition,  ami  will  as 
cheerfully  and  as  liberally  effect  the  sale  of  a  quart,  gallon,  or 
barrel  as  a  car  load.  They  will  also  deliver  g.xxlH  in  any 
quantity  free  of  charge  to  all  parts  of  the  nt> .  an- 1  orders  from 
mtry  will  receive  prompt  and  conscientious  attention. 
The  bnsinew  of  this  firm  is  far-reaching  and  influential,  ami 
owning,  in  a<l  lit  inn  to  tin-  <  )/,l..n  houm*.  the  following  extensive 
branches:  1070  Union  avenue,  804  Main  street,  1639  West 


Ninth  street,  1420  East  Eighteenth  street  in  Kansas  City,  also 
stores  in  Nebraska  City  and  South  Omaha— also  at  422  South 
Thirteenth  street,  222  North  Sixteenth  street,  and  2224  Gum- 
ming street,  Omaha,  at  710  Main  street,  corner  of  Elm  and 
Preston  streets,  Dallas,  Texas,  and  at  106  and  1415  Main  street, 
Fort  Worth,  Texas. 

Their  average  sales  at  this  place  are  stated  at  fifty  thousand 
dollars  per  annum,  and  they  carry  an  average  stock  valued  at 
from  fifteen  to  twenty  thousand  dollars.  They  employ  five 
men  one  of  whom  is  on  the  road  constantly,  selling  goods 
through  Utah  and  Idaho,  where  they  have  built  up  a  large  and 
increasing  trade,  and  enjoy  a  reputation  of  unqualified  excel- 
lence both  as  to  the  quality  of  their  goods  and  the  honorable 
methods  which  characterize  their  operations. 


JOHN  H.  COLLINS. 

The  growing  demand  for  new  and  improved  designs,  and 
convenient  arrangements  in  the  construction  of  buildings  in  all 
active  and  enterprising  cities,  has  been  fully  met,  and  it  may  be 
added,  led  by  the  architectural  profession  of  the  present  day. 

The  new  and  growing  cities  of  the  west  are  pre-eminent  in 
their  advancement.  Ogden  probably  has  as  perfectly  qualified 
and  efficient  men  engaged  in  the  pursuit  of  this  artistic  line  of 
professional  endeavor  as  any  sister  city,  and  among  those  of 
whom  special  mention  should  be  made  is  Mr.  John  H.  Collins. 

Mr.  Collins  came  to  Ogden  in  1K89,  and  from  the  uniform 
excellence  of  his  work  and  his  repeated  demonstration  of  sur- 
passing ability  in  all  departments,  he  at  once  sprang  into  popu- 
lar favor.  He  has  prepared  the  plan  for  and  superintended  the 
erection  of  the  following  well-known  buildings,  all  of  which  are 
models  of  grandeur  and  beauty :  Fitzgerald  block  on  Twenty- 
fifth  street,  St.  Joseph's  new  Catholic  church,  corner  Twenty  - 
fourth  and  Adams  streets;  the  new  Sacred  Heart  Academy, 
corner  Twenty-fifth  and  Quincy  streets,  and  many  other  struct- 
ures whose  complete  arrangement  and  invitingly  attractive 
appearance  speak  well  for  his  native  ability  and  perfect  con- 
ception of  the  requirements  of  the  most  exacting  service.  He 
removed  hither  from  the  State  of  Connecticut,  where  he  also 
followed  the  practice  of  his  profession  for  seventeen  years,  dur- 
ing which  time  he  designed  and  constructed  many  costly  and 
substantial  buildings,  and  acquired  a  thorough  knowledge  of 
the  business. 

He  is  accurate  and  painstaking  in  the  formulation  of  his 
plans,  estimates,  etc.,  and  especially  equipped  in  respect  to 
assistants  and  facilities  for  prompt  ana  satisfactory  service. 
His  offices  are  at  2»>7()  Jackson  street. 


CHAPMAN   HOUSE. 

A  n  important  item  of  information  for  the  visitor  to  Ogden, 
whether  he  comes  from  adjoining  parts  of  the  county  and  Terri- 
tory or  from  abroad,  is  where  he  can  find  comfortable  accom- 
modations during  his  sojourn  in  the  city,  where,  in  fact,  he  will 
be  made  to  feel  most  at  home.  Ogden  has  no  lack  of  comfort- 
able hostel ries,  where  he  will  find  excellent  quarters,  and  the 
Chapman  Hotel  occupies  a  place  among  the  leading.  It  is  con- 
ducted on  the  American  plan  and  is  situated  on  Twenty  fifth 
street,  within  one  block  of  the  Union  depot,  making  it  the 
moatoonveuient  hotel  in  the  city  for  transient  guests.  The  build- 
ing is  two-stories  high,  50x60  feet  in  dimensions,  and  contains 
thirty  sleeping  apartments,  all  nicely  furnished  and  provided 
with  every  convenience  necessary  for  the  comfort  of  its  guests. 
The  house  waa  opened  in  1874,  by  its  present  proprietor,  Mr. 
\V.  M.  Chapman,  a  most  estimable  and  genial  landlord,  who  has 
Inn)  iniiny  years  experience  in  the  business,  and  every  effort  is 
made  by  him  to  please  guests  and  make  them  feel  at  home. 
His  charges  areas  reasonable  as  those  of  any  first-claas  hotel, 
and  all  who  hare  occasion  to  visit  Ogden  should  not  fail  to  give 
thin  lmt««l  a  call. 

Mr.  Chapman  is  a  native  of  Westmoreland  county,  Pennsyl- 
vania; moved  from  there  to  (,)uincy.  Illinois  where  he  engaged 
in  the  hotel  ImmiieMi.  In  the  year  1STI,  lie  located  in  the  rilj 
of  ( >gdt»n,  and  has  lived  here  continuously  since,  aiding  mate- 
rially in  promoting  the  wonderful  growth  and  advancement  the 

city  has  ma  1«  in  t  In- last  four  yeara.     He  has  served  t) r 

of  <  >gilen  for  two  years  as  a  member  of  the  city  council,  ami  in 
the  war  of  the  rebellion  served  for  three  years  in  the  Cnnm 
Army.  His  reputation  for  reliability  and  integrity  is  us  perfect 
as  it  is  general,  and  be  is  ever  ready  to  aid  in  any  enterprise 
whirl,  has  for  its  object  the  advancement  of  the  city. 


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JOS.  P.  LEDWIDGE. 

One  of  the  most  noticeable  differences  between  the  western 
part  of  the  United  States  and  the  older  inhabited  sections  of 
the  East,  is  the  class  of  men  who  occupy  positions  of  promi- 
nence and  public  trust.  In  the  West  young  men,  if  they  be 
qualified  have  every  opportunity  to  work  their  way  up  into 
important  and  responsible  positions,  not  only  in  the  offices  of 
the  people,  but  in  private  enterprises  and  corporations.  The 
fact  that  young  men  are  able  to  assume  such  grave  responsi- 
bilities and  discharge  the  duties  devolving  upon  them, 
efficiently  and  satisfactorily,  is  fully  proven  by  the  large 
number  that  have  been  admitted  to,  and  now  hold  important 
public  incumbencies.  The  possibility  of  reaching  places  of 
power  and  influence,  is  the  greatest  stimulus  to  zealous  effort, 
and  the  benefits  to  modern  civilization  and  advancement  are 
apparent. 

The  city  of  Ogden, 
Utah,  has  in  the  occu- 
pants of  her  municipal 
offices  many  salient  il- 
lustrations indicatory  of 
this  point,  and  among 
them  we  take  special 
pleasure  in  mentioning 
the  name  of  Joseph  P. 
Ledwidge,  county  clerk 
for  Weber  county. 

Mr.  Ledwidge  is  but 
twenty-six  years  of  age, 
and  was  born  in  Santa 
Rosa,  Cal.  He  was  ed- 
ucated at  the  Sacred 
Heart  College  in  San 
Francisco,  and  then  re- 
mained in  that  city  and 
engaged  in  the  book 
publishing  business 
with  the  well-known 
firm  of  A.  L.  Bancroft  & 
Co.  He  remained  with 
this  establishment  from 
1882  until  1885  when  he 
severed  his  connection 
to  join  the  wholesale 
stationery  enterprise  of 
Stevinson  &  Longville. 
He  continued  with  this 
concern  until  November 
188G,  and  then,  realizing 
the  wonderful  opportu- 
nities for  young  men  in 
the  Territory  of  Utah, 
he  came  to  Ogden. 

While  here  he  has 
held  several  positions 
of  public  trust,  invaria- 
bly acquitting  himself 
honorablv  and  meritori- 
ously. He  was  deputy 
cle'-k  of  the  United 
States  district  court  for 
some  time,  then  resign- 
ed to  accept  a  position 
as  railroad  postal  clerk, 
remaining  in  the  service 
until  August,  1890, when 
he  was  appointed  dep- 
uty county  clerk,  serving  in  such  capacity  until  December  1st, 
1890,  when  he  was  promoted  to  the  important  position  of  county 
clerk  for  Weber  county,  which  position  he  now  holds. 

Mr.  Ledwidge  is  a  bright,  energetic  and  intelligent  young 
man,  ever  ready  to  enlist  his  services  wherever  there  is  a  fair 
promise  of  advancement  and  higher  achievement.  This,  active, 
go-ahead  spirit  has  always  been  characteristic  of  him,  and  has 
not  only  gained  for  him  the  high  and  responsible  position  he 
now  occupies,  but  has  widened  his  circle  of  friends  and 
acquaintances,  and  increased  his  popularity  with  all  associates. 

His  work  as  county  recorder  has  been  ably  and  satisfac- 
torily performed,  and  insures  for  him  the  permanent  abiding 
good  will  and  esteem  of  the  citizens  of  this  city  and  county. 


Photo  by  Newoomb  Bros.         J.  P.  LEDWIPGE,  County  Clerk. 


CONSOLIDATED     LUMBER    AND    MILLING  CO. 

In  all  cities  noted  for  enterprise,  for  progress  in  commercial 
affairs  and  growth  in  population,  there  are  no  more  efficient 
and  substantial  contributors  toward  those  desirable  ends  than 
the  branches  of  industry  connected  with  the  building  interest. 
Among  the  establishments  that  daily  enhance  the  value  of 
the  standing  Ogden  now  holds  in  the  mercantile  world,  there 
are  none  more  worthy  of  notice  or  special  consideration  than 
the  Consolidated  Lumber  and  Milling  Company.  The  enter- 
prise was  established  some  ten  years  ago  by  W.  G.  Child.  It 
has  since  extended  its  influence  and  to-day  is  known  as  above; 
the  individual  members  of  the  corporation  and  the  officers 
being  W.  G.  Child,  president;  M.  L.  Causey,  vice-president; 
Geo.  W.  Carr,  manager,  and  Mr.  Stevens,  secretary,  all  of 
whom  have  a  thorough  practical  knowledge  of  the  business  in 
all  its  various  departments,  Mr.  George  W.  Carr,  the  manager, 
being  specially  informed  from  a  mechanical  and  scientific  point 
of  view.  The  lumber  yard  and  planing  mills  of  the  company 
are  located  at  the  corner  of  Twenty-sixth  street  and  Grant  av- 
enue, and  extensive  and 
first-class  lines  of  stock 
are  carried,  including 
hard  woods,  pine,  red- 
wood, cedar,  etc.,  sold 
at  retail  or  in  car-load 
lots;  also  manufactur- 
ing door  and  window 
frames,  mouldings, 
brackets  and  all  kinds 
of  wood  work  at  short 
notice,  employing  a 
force  of  twenty-five  as- 
sistants and  supplying 
a  trade  throughout 
Utah,  Idaho,  Nevada, 
and  Wyoming,  with  av- 
erage sales  of  seventy- 
five  thousand  dollars 
annually.  The  company 
also  operate  two  large 
sawmills,  located  twen- 
ty-eight miles  east  of 
Ogden,  where  are  man 
ufactured  all  kinds  of 
lumber  products,  em- 
bracing ties,  electric 
poles,  etc.,  and  is  now 
filling  large  contracts 
for  these  specialties 
with  the  Ogden. Street 
Railway  Company  and 
other  corporations. 

The  individual  rep- 
resentatives of  the  com- 
pHDy  are  too  well  known 
to  need  special  mention. 
They  are  enterprising 
citizens  and  their  thor- 
ough practical  know- 
ledge and  experience 
coupled  with  energy 
and  legitimate, business 
principles,  have  gained 
for  them  an  honorable 
position  among  the  man- 
ufacturing and  prom- 
inent business  men  of 
the  growing  city  of 
Ogden. 


JOHN  G.  TYLER. 


Among  the  men  of  Ogden  whose  standing  and  record  as 
citizens  has  gained  for  them  important  positions  in  the  offices 
of  the  people,  and  who  have  since  their  installation  proven 
themselves  competent  and  efficient  in  the  discharge  of  the 
varied  and  responsible  duties  devolving  upon  them,  we  are 
pleased  to  speak  of  Mr.  John  G.  Tyler,  the  present  recorder  of 
Weber  county. 

Mr.  Tyler  has  served  the  people  of  this  county  in  his 
present  capacity  since  August,  1890,  and  we  feel  that  we  but 
reflect  the  sentiments  of  those  who  have  placed  him  in  office, 
when  we  say  that  the  position  has  never  in  the  history  of  the 
city  been  filled  more  satisfactorily.  The  last  two  years  has 


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greatly  multiplied  work  in  this  official  department,  and  the  able 
and  faithful  manner  in  which  Mr.  Tyler  has  kept  pace  with  the 
ever-increasing  call,  ie  highly  creditable. 

Mr.  Tyler  is  but  forty  years  of  age,  and  was  born  in  Rock- 
ford,  111.  He  received  hie  early  education  in  that  city, 
and  in  1863  left  home  for  Chicago,  where  he  engaged  in  a 
mercantile  boose  as  cashier.  This  responsible  position  he  tilled 
fur  six  years,  and  then  came  to  Salt  Lake  City.  From  1871 
until  1875  he  followed  the  mercantile  business  in  that  city  and 
met  with  very  creditable  success,  but  Ogden  appeared  to  him 
at  the  time  to  be  a  coming  center  of  importance,  and  withal  a 
specially  desirable  place  to  locate  for  future  advancement. 
From  1875  to  1887  he  conducted  a  profitable  hotel  enterprise, 
following  which  time  he  was  appointed  postmaster  for  the 
Ogden  office,  which  position  he  filled  satisfactorily  to  the 
people  of  this  community  until  August,  1890,  when  he  was 
elected  to  his  present  official  position. 

Ever  since  taking  up  his  abode  in  Ugden  he  has  taken 
active  part  and  been  deeply  interested  in  the  city's  growth  and 
welfare,  and  has  aided  and  encouraged  as  far  as  consistent  with 
his  station  in  life,  all  enterprises  and  public  spirited  move- 
ments calculated  to  ensure  a  steady  aud  solid  advancement  of 
the  city  toward  the  important  and  vital  position  she  rightfully 
deserves  among  the  metropolitan  centers  of  the  country.  It  is 
through  the  substantial  support  and  personal  efforts,  as  well 
as  the  widespread  popularity  of  such  men,  that  Ogden  hap 
built  up  so  rapidly,  and  gained  the  distinguished  position  she 
occupies  as  a  commercial  and  industrial  center  of  importance 
in  the  Inter-mountain  region. 


MISS  E.  J.  KLINKENBEARD  &  SISTER. 

One  of  the  most  elegant  of  the  new  establishments  which 
mark  Ogden's  advance  in  cnjtnre  and  refinement,  are  the  mil- 
linerv  parlors  of  Miss  K.  .1.  Klinkenbeard  &  Sister,  lately  opened 
in  Wright's  new  building.  Washington  avenue,  where  they  oc- 
cupy the  most  elegantly  furnished  apartments  of  any  firm  in 
their  line  of  business  in  this  city  or  Territory.  The  Misses 
Klinkunbeard  are  recently  from  the  East,  where  they  have  been 
engaged  for  many  years  in  catering  to  the  best  trade  of  the 
wealthier  classes,  and  are  consequently  able  to  offer  the  people 
of  the  city  and  vicinity  the  latest  styles  in  every  class  of  goods 
carrie  I  by  the  trade.  They  keep  in  stock  a  full  line  of  imported 


hats,  feathers  and  fancy  articles  equal  to  any  that  can  be  found 
in  the  leading  millinery  establishments  of  the  East,  constantly 
employing  four  ladies  skilled  and  experienced  in  the  art  of  mil- 
linery, and  are  prepared  to  execute  all  work  in  their  line  in  an 
artistic  manner  and  at  short  notice. 

The  Misses  Klinkenbeard  came  direct  from  St.  Joseph,  Mis- 
souri, about  eighteen  months  ago,  aud  although  but  compara- 
tively a  short  time  in  Ogden  they  have,  by  strict  attention  to 
business  and  the  excellent  taste  displayed  in  their  work,  estab- 
lished themselves  in  a  business  that  is  daily  increasing  and  ex- 
tending, in. til  to-day  they  are  regarded  as  leaders  in  their  line. 
Their  millinery  parlors  are  a  credit  to  the  city,  but  owing  to  the 
large  and  ever  increasing  patronage  the  ladies  are  acquiring 
they  have  found  it  necessary  to  obtain  more  commodious  quar- 
ters. They  have  accordingly  secured  delightfully  appointed 
parlors  on  the  ground  floor  of  a  Washington  avenue  building  in 
the  central  part  of  the  city  where,  with  increased  facilities, 
they  will  be  enabled  to  conduct  their  business  on  a  more  exten- 
sive and  satisfactory  scale. 


MISS  EDITH  HOFFMAN.  La  Mode. 

There  is  not  perhaps,  among  the  various  departments  of  art 
and  industry  in  the  United  States,  any  branch  in  which  such 
remarkable  improvements  have  been  effected  as  in  the  millin- 
ery tra  le;  indeed  the  function  of  the  strictly  first-alass  milliner 
has  steadily  revolutionized  the  plane  of  fancy  millinery.  Among 
those  who  have  attained  distinction, as  well  as  merited  recogni- 
tion in  Ogden  City  in  this  line,  is  Miss  Edith  Huffman,  located 
;.i  jlJ'.i  Washington  avenue,  and  established  for  more  than  two 
years,  with  an  average  of  $5,000  capital.  The  dimensions  of 
premises  are  20  feet  in  width  by  70  feet  in  length,  one  story 
brick,  where  she  carries  on  an  annual  business  of  $36,000.  She 
employs  five  ladies  who  stylishly  trim  the  numerous  shapes  of 
this  season.  She  keeps  on  hand  not  only  the  finest  but  largest 
line  of  hats,  bonnets,  flowers,  feathers,  plumes,  tips,  ribbons, 
laces,  silks,  satins,  ornaments,  frames,  millinery,  etc.  A  more 
complete  line  cannot  be  found  in  the  city.  Miss  Hoffman  is  a 
thoroughly  competent  milliner,  who  fully  understands  the 
needs  of  her  many  patrons,  and  her  class  of  goods  is  kept  up  to 
the  highest  standard  of  excellence.  Her  store  is  handsomely 
fitted  up,  aud  ranks  first  among  the  many.  A  more  pleasing 
lady  of  culture  and  refinement  does  not  live  in  the  city. 


BENCH  AND  BAR  OF  OGDEN  CITY. 


Ogden  has  just  cause  to  be  proud  of  the  array  of  legal 
talent  which  constitutes  her  bench  and  bur.  Probably  in  no 
city  of  its  size  in  the  country  can  there  be  fonudsnoh  a  large 
number  of  attorneys  who  have  made,  each  for  himself,  a  repu- 
tation for  ability  and  legal  skill  extending  over  several  states 
and  territories.  Ogden  being  the  natural  center  in  so  many 
line*  of  business  for  such  a  great  scope  of  country,  and  being 
also  the  seat  of  the  First  District  Court  of  the  United  States 
for  tin-  Territory  of  Utah,  she  has  attracted  many  men  who 
have  attained  eminence  in  the  West  in  their  profession  and  as 
.1  State*  judges,  supreme  and  dmtrirt  judges  of  states  and 
territories,  together  with  many  young,  shrewd  men  from  the 
Kant  who  bare  come  to  Ogden  as  the  most  inviting  Held  of 
operation  in  the  tVest. 

The  United  Htates  laws  governing  this  Territory  provide  f..r 
the  appointment  of  the  judge  of  the  district  court  and  the 
l>r»t>ate  court  by  the  president  ;  and  the  dmtrict  judg«n 
sitting  together  as  the  territorial  supreme  court,  appoint  the 
commissioners  of  the  United  States  Supreme  Court,  who  have 
jurisdiction  similarto  that  of  justices  of  the  peace  under  the  laws 
of  many  of  the  states  with  thU  addition:  That  they  have  juris- 
diction asaoourt  nf  preliminary  inquiry  in  criminal  offences 
against  laws  of  the  Unite.]  States,  as  well  as  of  thorn  against 
the  Territorial  laws.  The  judge  of  the  Fimt  I  Mntrirt  Court,  the 


Hon.  James  A.  Miner,  was  appointed  to  his  present  position  by 
President  Harnson,  and  took  his  seat  upon  the  bench  July  -jj. 
i.  .luilge  Miner  is  a  Michigan  man  and  before  coming  to  Utah 
f.i||.i\\e.i  t!i..  profession  of  the  law  for  many  years.  II*  served 
as  district  attorney  of  his  judicial  district  and  also  as  repre- 
sentative and  senator  in  the  State  Legislature  of  Michigan. 
His  reputation  is  that  of  an  able  lawyer  and  careful,  conscien- 
tious judge. 

.IndgH  \.  »'  litshop  was  appointed  probate  judge  of  Weber 
county  in  February,  IV.M,  liy  President  Harrison,  and 
has  filled  his  office  very  acceptably  to  the  people.  Thia 
position  also  makes  him  the  presiding  officer  of  the  county 
court,  or  board  of  commissioners  for  the  county,  and  these  two 
positions,  together  with  Unit  of  United  States  Commissioner 
keep  his  time  well  occupied. 

There  are  eight  United  Htates  Commissioners  in  Ogden. 
They  are:  11.  C.  Wardleigh,  A.  C.  Itinhnp.  K  W.  Cross.  A.  .1 
Web.-..  \.  IVrnn.  K.  T.  llulaniski,  M.  A.  Hreeden  and  V. 
(odeon,  all  selected  for  their  especial  adaptability  for  the 
position. 

The  bar  consists  of  forty-nine  members,  among  the  number 
being  several  of  National  reputation.  Considered  as  a  whole 
the  bar  of  Ogden  is  an  eminent  one  for  itn  ability  and  legal  learn- 
ing, and  will  compare  very  favorably  with  any  in  the  country. 


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HON.  JAMES  A  MINER. 

It  can  be  said  with  every  assurance  and  due  regard  for  the 
truth,  that  Utah  has  been  most  highly  favored  by  the  Federal 
government  in  its  appointment  of  James  A.  Miner  as  associate 
justice  of  the  supreme  court  for  this  Territory. 

Mr.  Miner  came  to  Utah  in  August,  1890,  and  has  already 
made  a  record  as  an  able,  sound  and  highly  qualified  judge,  as 
well  as  an  honorable,  loyal  and  sterling  citizen.  His  life 
throughout  has  been  marked  by  grand  successes  in  whatever 
capacity  he  was  called  upon  to  exercise  his  varied  abilities.  As 
a  lawyer  he  has  been  retained  in  many  important  and  intricate 
cases,  and  his  forcible  character  and  perfect  mastery  of  the  law 
have  invariably  led  him  to  ultimate  triumph  and  success. 

Mr.  Miner  was  born  at  Marshall,  Mich.,  September  9,  1842. 
His  parents  emigrated  from  Connecticut  in  1832  and  settled 
on  a  farm  in  Marshall  township,  where  his  father  died  in  1864. 
For  a  number  of  years  he 
worked  on  the  farm  in 
the  summer,  and  attended 
school  in  the  winter. 
After  graduating  from 
Lyons  institute,  he  com- 
menced the  study  of  law 
in  the  office  of  Governor 
Baker,  of  Clinton,  Iowa, 
but  at  the  breaking  out 
of  the  war,  he  returned  to 
Lyons,  and  assisted  in 
raising  the  Ninth  regi- 
ment of  Michigan  volun- 
teer infantry,  remaining 
in  the  service  until  the 
death  of  his  father,  when 
he  returned  to  Marshall 
and  resumed  his  law 
studies.  He  was  admitted 
to  the  bar  by  Judge  B.  F. 
(i reaves  in  1863,  follow- 
ing which  time  he  prac- 
ticed in  Marshall  for 
several  years.  In  1868  he 
was  admitted  to  practice 
in  the  United  States 
Court,  and  in  the  same 
year  appointed  United 
States  Commissioner  for 
the  eastern  district  of 
Michigan.  He  also  held 
several  muncipal  offices 
and  positions  of  trust  in 
his  native  city  and  coun- 
ty, and  for  several  years 
Mr.  Miner  acted  as  prose- 
cuting atttorney  for  Cal- 
houn  county,  having  been 
elected  to  that  office  by  a 
larger  majority  than  any 
other  candidate  on  the 
ticket.  In  January,  1876, 
he  formed  a  law  partner- 
ship with  F.  A.  Stace,  un- 
der thefirm  name  of  Miner 
&  Stace,  continuing  in 
business  under  that  title 
until  1887  when  Mr.  Stace  HON.  ,TA8.  A.  MINEU,  Aeeocii 

resigned  and  Geo.  A.  South  worth  joined  Mr.  Miner  in  the  practice 
of  his  profession.  This  latter  firm  continued  for  two  years,  when 
Mr.  Miner  decided  to  remove  to  Utah,  acting  on  which  he  had 
long  before  determ  ined  to  take  as  soon  as  his  extensive  and  press- 
ing business  could  be  satisfactorily  arranged.  After  remaining 
in  Salt  Lake  City  for  a  time,  during  which  brief  observations 
convinced  him  that  there  were  wonderful  possiblities  awaiting 
the  development  of  the  Territory's  resources,  he  returned  to 
Michigan,  received  his  appointment  as  Associate  Justice  of  the 
Supreme  Court  for  Utah,  and  has  since  resided  in  the  city  of 
Ogden.  Politically  Mr.  Miner  has  ever  been  a  staunch  Republi- 
can, an  eloquent  and  forcible  public  speaker,  he  has  faithfully 
supported  his  party  by  voice  and  action  in  many  hard  fought 
campaigns.  As  a  judge  Mr.  Miner  has  superior  intellectual  and 
executive  ability.  Through  the  accuracy  of  his  decisions  and 
the  soundness  of  his  judgment  in  all  cases  that  have  come  up 
before  him,  he  has  gained  the  esteem  of  the  people  of  the  Terri- 
tory, and  is  looked  upon  as  one  of  the  ablest  and  most  learned 
judges  on  the  supreme  bench  to-day. 


RANSFORD  SMITH. 

Among  the  prominent  attorneys  of  this  city,  one  who  has 
not  only  distinguished  himself  as  an  able  and  highly  qualified 
lawyer,  but  who  stands  high  in  the  popular  esteem  and  good 
will  of  the  people  of  the  Territory,  will  be  found  Mr.  Kansford 
Smith,  of  the  law  firm  of  Smith  &  Smith.  He  is  fifty- seven 
years  of  age,  and  is  a  native  of  Oxford,  Ohio,  where  he  was  also 
educated,  graduating  at  Miami  University  at  the  age  of  twenty- 
one.  He  immediately  entered  his  father's  law-office,  and  after 
a  course  of  study  was  admitted  to  the  bar  at  Dayton,  Ohio,  in 
1856,  being  admitted  to  the  United  States  Circuit  Court  at  Cin- 
cinnati three  years  later. 

In  1859  he  was  elected  mayor  of  Hamilton,  Ohio,  filling  that 
official  position  until  1861,  when  he  enlisted  in  Company  B, 
Thirty-fifth  Ohio  volunteers,  and  for  the  marked  ability  he  ex- 
hibited as  a  military  man,  was  soon  promoted  to  the  captaincy 

of  his  company.  Mr. 
Smith's  war  experience 
was  an  extremely  active 
one.  He  was  engaged 
in  fifteen  battles  alto- 
gether, among  the  most 
important  of  which,  was 
the  engagements  at  Mill 
Springs  and  Shiloh.  He 
was  mustered  out  in  1863, 
and  returned  to  Hamil- 
ton, where  he  resumed 
the  practice  of  law,  and 
so  continued  until  1870, 
when  he  removed  to  Cin- 
cinnati, where  he  con- 
ducted a  large  and  suc- 
cessful business.  He 
had  always  displayed  re- 
markable legal  talent  and 
attainments,  and  the 
sound  and  vigorous  man- 
ner in  which  he  prose- 
cuted a  number  of  im- 
portant and  complicated 
cases  while  practicing  in 
the  state  of  Ohio,  gained 
for  himself  the  abiding 
good  will  of  all  citizens, 
as  well  as  the  esteem  and 
high  opinion  of  the  judi- 
ciary and  associate  attor- 
neys. While  at  Hamilton, 
Mr.  Smith  was  engaged 
as  special  prosecuting 
attorney  in  the  murder 
case,  State  of  Ohio  vs. 
John  Griffin.  The  case 
was  a  difficult  one,  and 
lasted  over  an  extended 
period.  The  prisoner  was 
convicted  and  hanged. 

Since  coming  to  Ogden, 
he  has  not  only  built  up  a 
large  aud  growing  prac- 
tice, and  taken  charge  of 
many  important  and  ardu- 
ous suits  at  law,  but  has 

te  Justiro  Siii.ri'inc  Court,  Utah.  figured  quite  prominently 

in  the  politics  of  the  Territory.  In  1884  was  a  candidate  on  the 
Liberal  ticket  as  a  delegate  to  Congress,  but  was  defeated  by 
Hon.  John  T.  Caine,  the  present  incumbent.  Mr.  Smith,  how- 
ever, is  a  highly  popular  man,  and  his  great  ability  and  signal 
oratorical  powers,  together  with  his  sterling  qualities  as  an  up- 
right and  loyal  citizen,  forever  insures  for  him  a  warm  place 
in  the  hearts  of  the  people. 

Mr.  Smith  was  retained  by  the  people  of  Oneida  county, 
Idaho,  as  prosecuting  attorney  in  the  noted  murder  case  of  the 
People  vs.  Mooney  and  Banks.  The  trial  was  exciting,  and 
when  the  verdict  was  rendered  hanging  Mooney,  and  sending 
Banks  to  prison  for  a  lengthy  term  of  years,  Mr.  Smith  at  once 
came  into  popular  favor,  and  established  for  himself  a  flattering 
reputation  in  that  Territory  as  an  able  lawyer. 

His  life  has  been  eventful.  He  has  been  president  of  the 
Alumni  of  Miami  University,  and  orator  of  the  society,  orator 
of  the  Phi  Delta  Tbeta  Society  at  its  convention  held  at  Athens 
University,  in  1872,  and  was  chosen  for  theee  positions  in  im- 


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portant  college  societies,  because  of  bis  marked  ability  and 
forceful  manner  as  a  public  speaker. 

Mr.  Smith  was  married  in  1857,  to  Mary  I).  Daly,  of  Hamil- 
ton, Ohio,  a  lady  of  rare  accomplishments  and  marked  literary 
talent  She  was  well  known  as  a  magazine  writer,  her  articles 
appearing  under  the  nt>n  <l>'  iiliuiie,  "  I  )Hiny  I  >»!*«."  As  a  result 
of  this  union  three  children  have  been  born,  two  daughters 
and  one  son. 

The  son,  Wm.  H.  Smith,  is  twenty-three  years  of  age  and  a 
graduate  of  Yale  College.  He  is  now  engaged  with  his 
father. 

In  1887  Mr.  Smith  formed  a  law  partnership  with  H.  W. 
Smith,  a  leading  attorney  of  this  city,  under  the  firm  name  of 
Smith  A-  Smith.  This  firm  is  one  of  the  strongest  and  most 
favorably  known,  and  enjoys  an  extensive  and  successful 
[.nii'tiee.  He  has  been  for  years  an  active  member  of  the  Q.  A. 
K..  and  commander  of  that  important  body.  He  is  also  a 
member  of  the  A.  O.  U. 
W.  and  the  Royal  Ar- 
canum, and  takes  a  deep 
interest  and  active  part 
in  all  their  movements 
and  workings. 

As  a  resident  of  this 
city,  he  stands  high  in 
both  business  and  social 
circles,  and  his  genial 
manner  and  a  (Table  dis- 
position has  surrounded 
him  with  a  host  of 
friends  anil  acquaint- 
ances. He  is  decidedly 
public  spirited  and 
lends  his  endorsement 
and  support  to  such 
movements  and  enter- 
prises as  are  calculated 
to  advance  the  city's 
interests,  and  promote 
the  welfare  and  pros- 
perity of  all  citizens. 


A.  C.  BISHOP 

In  writing  the  liiog- 
raphies  of  Utah's  lead- 
ing men,  those  who 
figure  prominently  in 
her  public  offices,  as 
well  as  those  who  have, 
by  thrift  and  enterprise, 
gained  positions  of 
power  and  influence,  we 
take  particular  pleasure 
in  including  that  of 
lion.  \.  c.  I'.I-IK-II.  Pro- 
bate Judge  of  Weber 
county. 

The  busy  career 
through  which  Mr. 
Bishop  has  passed,  the 
marked  successes  be 
has  attained  and  the 
universal  high  esteem 
in  which  be  is  held, 
makes  a  record  of  his  life 
i«ith  interesting  and  instructive. 

Born  of  parents  whose  worldly  possessions  was  limited,  and 
the  quiet  retreats  of  a  rural  domicile,  be  braced  the  storms  of 
human  existence  with  no  opportunities  or  advantages,  save 
tin-  inherent  capabilities  nf  a  bright  and  m-tiv..  mind,  that 
rests  only  with  the  reward  of  high  achievement. 

After  attending  the  common  schools  of  his  native  town,  Mr. 
Bishop  began  teaching,  this  being  his  first  step  toward 
ar. (Hiring  the  thorough  education  it  was  his  ambition  to  gain. 
He  taught  six  months  in  the  year,  thereby  earning  sufficient 
money  to  attend  school  the  balance  of  the  year.  Following 
this  plan  until  twenfy-fonr  yean  of  age  be  entered  the  law 
office  of  H.  McNeil  at  Indianols,  Iowa,  applying  himself  ilili 
gently  to  the  study  of  law  for  three  years  when  he  was  ad- 
mitted to  the  bar,  and  entered  upon  the  practice  of  Inn  pro. 
fission.  This  was  1877  and  bsoontinned  the  practice  of  law  in 
the  same  town  until  188ft,  daring  which  time  he  was  retained 
as  counsel  in  many  important  cases. 


In  the  murder  trial,  State  of  Iowa  vs.  W.  H.  A.  Williams 
and  six  others,  which  lasted  from  1881  to  1884,  Mr.  Bishop 
appeared  as  of  counsel  for  the  defense.  This  case  was  tried 
nine  different  times,  each  trial  requiring  nine  days,  there 
being  over  one  hundred  witnesses.  It  was  brought  before  the 
Supreme  Court  three  times,  terminating  in  the  conviction  of 
two  men  with  lowest  penalty,  who  admitted  the  killing  and 
plead  self-defence,  and  acquital  of  the  balance.  During  this 
trial  Mr.  Bishop's  reputation  as  an  able  and  efficient  lawyer 
became  known  and  he  established  for  himself  a  fine  reputation 
among  the  judiciary  and  legal  fraternity. 

In  the  year  1885  he  removed  to  Kansas  City,  Mo.,  where  he 
remained  until  the  latter  part  of  1888,  when  he  was  compelled 
on  account  of  the  climate  to  seek  a  new  location,  whereupon 
he  came  West,  stopping  at  Denver  a  short  time,  and  early  in 
1889  came  on  to  Ogden.  Soon  after  reaching  this  city  he  pur- 
chased the  Daily  <  'mimx  rcial  and  conducted  that  paper  as 

general  manager  for 
over  a  year,  when  he 
sold  out,  and  in  Febru- 
ary, 1891.  was  appointed 
Probate  Judge  of  Weber 
county. 

The  wisdom  of  this 
appointment  has  been 
repeatedly  demonstrat- 
ed ever  since  Mr.  Bishop 
entered  upon  bis  public 
duties,  in  the  justice  of 
his  decisions,  the  ac- 
curacy of  his  judgment 
and  perfect  familiarity 
with  the  law.  He  is  a 
straightforward  and  un- 
assuming gentleman, 
possessing  a  magnetic 
force  which  makes  him 
always  recognized  as  a 
power  by  bis  associates. 
Cautious,  careful  and 
methodical,  he  is  yet  a 
man  of  despatch.  He 
has  been  peculiarly  a ac- 
oeesful  as  a  judge.  He 
is  firm,  self-reliant,  and 
withal,  a  man  of  con- 
scientious, unbiased 
principles.  The  resi- 
dents of  Weber  county 
are  to  be  congratulated 
upon  their  good  fortune 
in  having  as  Probate 
Judge  such  a  reliable 
and  highly  qualified 
man  as  Mr.  HUhop. 


Hi  l\.  A.  C.   IllSllnr.   rnilnloJililiif. 


MORTON    V.   OIL- 
BERT. 

Among  the  rising 
young  lawyers  of  this 
city,  one  that  has  not 
only  exhibited  marked 
ability  and  high  legal 
attainments  in  the  prac- 
tice of  his  profession,  but  has  by  his  courtesy  and  honor- 
able characteristics  won  the  favor  and  high  regard  of  the 
judiciary  ami  hix  fellow  practitioners  of  Ogden  and  Territory 
will  be  found  Mr.  Morton  V  Gilbert,  a  native  of  Crystal  Lake, 
Illinois,  where  he  was  born  February  14.  1S64.  His  early  educa- 
tion »as  in  part  acqnir<-<!  in  (!,<•  academy  at  Klgin,  Illinois,  and 
|mrtl\  nt  the  Miruigiin  I  Diversity.  He  remained  at  the  latter 
institution  for  two  yearn,  after  which  he  filtered  the  Inw  ile- 
partment  of  the  University  of  Minnesota.  In  March,  1H89.  he 
was  admitted  to  the  bar  and  at  once  began  the  practice  of  law 
in  conjunction  with  a  firm  of  prominent  attorneys  at  Chicago, 
where  he  remained  for  six  months,  thence  coming  direct  to 
Ogden.  Sine*  opening  an  office  in  tlnm-ity  Mr.  Gilbert  has  been 
very  successful.  He  has  had  charge  of  a  number  of  important 
HIM!  difficult  oasis,  wherein  he  acquitted  himself  with  great 
credit  and  displayed  remarkable  legal  talents  and  attainments. 
He  is  careful  and  painstaking  in  his  work,  and  seems  to  regard 
his  client's  interests  as  bis  own. 


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W.  L.  MAGINNIS. 

Judge  W.  L.  Maginnis,  is  one  of  the  ablest  counselors  of 
Utah,  and  although  he  hag  been  in  the  Territory  but  little  over 
two  years  is  highly  esteemed  among  the  very  popular  members 
of  the  profession  in  this  city  to-day.  He  was  born  in  Perry 
county,  Ohio,  and  is  thirty-three  years  of  age.  His  early  edu- 
cation was  acquired  in  the  district  schools  of  his  native  state, 
but  later  he  attended  college  at  Latrobe,  Penn.,  gradu- 
ating when  but  eighteen  years  old.  He  first  went  to  Zanesville, 
Ohio,  where  he  conducted  a  daily  paper,  at  the  same  time  study- 


His  faithful  and  con- 
scientious efforts,  his 
retentive  memory  and 
quick  conception  of  the 
exigencies  of  a  case, 
constitute  an  admirable 
combination  which  bids 
fair  to  lift  him  into  the 
front  ranks  or  among 
the  distinguished  law- 
yers of  Utah.  In  giving 
legal  advice,  draughting 
important  documents 
and  looking  after  the 
general  interests  of  his 
clients,  Mr.  Gilbert  is 
especially  careful, 
methodical  and  system- 
atic. His  extended 
knowledge  of  the  law, 
keen  perception,  and 
the  accuracy  of  his 
judgment  is  recognized 
and  duly  appreciated  by 
all  who  seek  his  services, 
and  is  destined  to  bring 
him  a  widespread  repu- 
tation in  this  section. 
He  is  a  thorough  gen- 
tleman and  consequent- 
ly a  loyal  and  enterpris- 
ing citizen,  who  has 
permanently  taken  up 
his  abode  in  Ogden  with 
faith  in  her  brilliant 
future. 

ing  law.  He  continued  in  this  pursuit  until  he  was  admitted 
to  practice,  and  in  1886  received  an  appointment  as  Chief  Jus- 
tice of  Wyoming  from  President  Cleveland,  a  position  he  filled 
until  October,  1890,  when  he  became  a  citizen  of  Ogden. 

Judge  Maginnis  has  met  with  great  success  as  a  wy 
having  been  retained  as  counsel  in  many  important  and  difficult 
cases.  His  work  as  chief  justice  of  Wyoming  was  most  satis- 
factory to  the  people  of  that  territory,  where  his  great  ability 
and  the  justice  of  his  decisions  won  for  him  the  lasting  esteem 
and  good  will  of  the  inhabitants. 

Since  opening  a  law  office  in  Ogden  he  has  enjoyed  an  active 

and  successful  practice, 
and  his  high  legal  at- 
tainments   have     been 
recognized  and  duly  ap- 
preciated by  the  citizens 
of      this      community. 
Independent  of  his  law 
practice  Judge  Magin- 
nis is  decidedly  a  public 
spirited  man  of  enter- 
prise    and    progressive 
ideas.      He    lends    his 
endorsement   and    sup- 
port to  all   meritorious 
projects,     and     having 
permanently     cast    his 
interests    in    this     city 
takes  an  active  part  in 
"     such  movements  as  are 
PH     wholesome  and  benefi- 
UJ    cial  to  the  public  wel- 
.    fare.      He    occupies 
§    offices  in  the    Btayner 
S(    building. 


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JUDGE  HENRY  P. 
HENDERSON. 

Judge  Henry  P.  Hen- 
derson, attorney  at  law, 
Ogden,  Utah,  was  born 
in  Onondaga,  county, 
New  York  in  18<1'2. 
When  but  a  child  his 
father  removed  to  Lai)- 


sing,  Michigan,  where  he  remained  for  a  time  and  then  went 
into  the  new  county  of  Ingham  and  settled  on  a  farm.  In 
1854  his  father  was  elected  county  sheriff,  and  thereupon 
removed  to  Mason,  the  county  seat. 

Mr.  Henderson  attended  school  at  Mason  and  afterward  re- 
ceived an  academic  education  at  Lausing,  Michigan.  In  1862 
he  was  appointed  deputy  clerk  of  Ingham  county  and  as  such 
had  entire  charge  of  the  office. 

In  1864  he  was  elected  county  clerk,  and  also  appointed 
clerk  of  the  supreme  court  of  Michigan.  He  was  admitted  to 
the  bar  in  18(57  and  at  once  formed  a  law  partnership  with 
Judge  Huntington,  locating  at  Mason. 

This  firm  continued  for  years  when  Judge  Huntiugton  was 
elected  circuit  judge  of  Michigan.  In  1874  Mr.  Henderson  was 
•lected  prosecuting  attorney  for  Ingham  county,  in  which  cap- 
acity his  faithful  and  meritorious  work,  gained  for  him  the 
confidence  and  esteem  of  the  people  of  that  county. 

In  1878  he  was  elected 
a  member  of  the  Mich- 
igan House  of  Repre- 
sentatives, and  in  1880 
nominated  Attorney- 
Oeneral  of  Michigan  on 
the  democratic  ticket, 
bat  owing  to  the  pre- 
dominancy of  republi- 
canism in  that  state, 
was  defeated. 

In  1880  he  opened  a 
law  office  and  built  up  a 
very  extensive  and  suc- 
cessful practice.  He 
maintained  the  business 
until  1886,  when  upon 
receiving  an  appoint- 
ment as  associated  jus- 
tice for  Utah,  he  came 
to  this  Territory. 

During  his  law  prac- 
tice Mr.  Henderson  has 
exhibited  remarkable 
force  and  ability,  bis 
perfect  familiarity  with 
the  law,  force  of  speech 
and  penetrating  nature 
has  won  for  him  many 
signal  successes,  and 
his  honorable  and  sin- 
cereefforte  have  brought 
him  the  esteem  of  both 
the  judiciary  and  asso- 
ciate attorneys.  In  the 
celebrated  Marble  mur- 
der case,  wherein 
charges  of  murder  were 
preferred  against  a  Mrs. 
Marble,  her  son,  and  a 
Mr.  Martin,  which  took 
place  in  1875;  Mr.  Hen- 
derson was  employed 
by  the  county  to  assist 
in  the  prosecution. 

Oov.  Blair,  Dark  and 
Hhields  and  8.  S.  Kil- 
bourne,  all  learned  and 
able  lawyers,  appeared 
for  the  defense.  The 


EDWARD  MAHTIN  ALLISON,  JR. 

One  of  the  most  popular  and  successful  young  attorneys  of 
Ogden  is  Hon.  Edward  Martin  Allison,  who  was  elected  a 
member  of  the  city  council  in  the  spring  of  1891  from  the  Fourth 
Ward.  Mr.  Allison  is  a  native  of  Utah,  having  been  born  in 
Lehi,  Utah  county,  this  Territory,  1  >ecember  13,  1863,  being  now 
a  little  past  twenty-eight  years  of  age.  His  father  was  a 
farmer  by  occupation  and  was  engaged  in  this  business  near 
Lehi  at  the  time  of  the  birth  of  the  subject  of  this  sketch. 
\Vhen  the  boy  was  two  years  old,  his  parents  moved  to  Conl- 
ville,  Summit  county,  Utah.  There  young  Allison  lived  with 
his  parents,  attending  school  part  of  the  time  until  1880,  when 
he  went  to  Salt  Lake  City  and  entered  the  University  of 
Deseret,  taking  a  three  and  a  half  years  course  at  that  institu- 
tion of  learning.  He  then  returned  to  Coal  vi  lie  and  taught 
district  school  during  two  years,  at  the  same  time  reading  law 

under  the  direction  of 
J.  L.  liawline,  of  Salt 
Lake  city.  In  18K4  be 
was  elected  county  at- 
torney of  Summit  coun- 
ty, the  duties  of  which 
office  he  filled  with 
honor  to  himself  for  the 
period  of  two  years.  In 
1886  he  again  received 
the  nomination  for  the 
same  office  but  was  de- 
feated. 

In  February,  1SH7, 
Mr.  Allison's  real  career 
as  an  attorney  com- 
menced, he  being  at 
that  time  admitted  to 
the  bar  by  the  supreme 
court  of  Utah  Territory. 
Just  one  year  later,  in 
February,  1888,  became 
tu  Ogden  determined  to 
make  this  city  his  home 
and  the  field  of  his  legal 
operations.  He  soon 
formed  a  partnership 
with  Judge  P.  H. 
Emerson  that  continual 
until  March,  1889,  when 
Judge  Emerson  died. 
In  July  of  the  same 
year,  Mr.  Allison  formed 
a  partnership  with  Hon. 
James  N.  Kimball, 
which  partnership  still 
exists.  Since  coming  to 
<  >»:i!fii  and  entering 
upon  the  practice  of  his 
chosen  profession,  Mr. 
Allison  has  made  a  great 
reputation  for  himself 
as  a  careful,  IMHWI.-M- 
tious  and  able  lawyer 
and  has  achieved  a  suc- 
cess that  few  young 
men  of  his  age  obtain. 
He  has  been  engaged  in 

I'hoto b»  NMrcomh  Hr,».        Hov  K   M   M.i.isuN.  .i,  •  number  of  the  most 

important    criminal 
that  have  come  before  the  First  District  court  of  Utah  dur 


case  was  tried  several  times  in  different  courts  and  excited  great 
attention  and  interest.  It  was  tried  before  the  supreme  court 
of  Michigan  and  Mr.  Henderson  prepared  the  indictment 
against  Mrs.  Marble,  and  the  protracted  trial  resulted  in  con- 
viction. 

In  the  famous  "Lansing  Conspiracy  Cases"  against  Monroe 
ami  Dayton,  Mr.  Henderson  was  retained  as  attorney  for  the 
plaintiff,  and,  as  is  well  known,  the  case  resulted  in  the 
establishment  of  conspiracy.  While  at  Mason,  Mich.,  Mr. 
Henderson  was  prominently  identified  with  public  institiitnuiH 
and  private  enterprises,  independent  of  his  law  basines* 
12  years  he  was  a  member  of  the  Hoard  of  Trustees  an 
president  ami  director  of  the  First  National  Bank  of  that  city. 
Since  taking  up  his  abode  in  this  city,  be  has  repeatedly  proven 
himself  a  higiily  qualified  legal  advisor,  as  well  as  a  loyal  and 
sterling  citizen. 

He  has  located  permanently  in  Utah  and  takes  great  interest 
in  her  progress. 


ing  the  past  three  years,  prominent  among  which  may  be  men- 
tion.•<!  th<>  Mark  Hall,  Orillln  and  l>illon  munler  cases,  all  long 
ami  hard  -fought  trials  ami  all  noted  cases.  In  the  first  two  oases 
Munitioned  he  was  for  the  <lefens<>,  and  in  the  latter  be  had 
entire  charge  of  the  prosecution.  In  his  legal  work  he  is  a  close 
Htmlent.  methodical  and  strong  pleador  and  l>efore  a  jury  IK 
dixtingniiihed  for  the  soundness  and  force  of  his  argument. 
These  qualities  are  so  markml  that  on  AUK""!  I.  IX'l,  he  was 
appointed  assistant  United  Slate*  dmtnrt  attorney,  having  in 
charge  the  work  coming  lx»foro  the  First  l>intrirt  court. 

November  13,  1890,  Mr.  Allison,  having  become  weary  of 
single  hleesednees,  married  Miss  Kowene  Cook  of  <  >gden,  a 
young  lady  of  engaging  presence  and  estimable  worth. 

Of  Mr.  Allison's  record  as  a  oity  councilman,  much  can  be 
said  in  earnest,  true  praine  and  commendation.  As  would  be 
naturally  supposed  he  is  chairman  of  the  committee  on  laws 
and  also  a  member  of  the  claims  committee,  two  of  the  most 


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important  committees  of  that  body.  In  all  his  work  he  is  care- 
ful and  conservative,  always  on  the  alert  to  guard  the  interests 
of  his  constituents  and  advance  the  material  interests  of  the 
city.  He  is  a  terse,  sharp  earnest,  debater  and  when  questions 
are  before  the  council  for  discussion  he  presents  his  views  in  a 
logical  and  convincing  manner.  He  is  unostentatious  in 
manner,  earnest  and  honest  in  his  views,  and  hie  opinions 
carry  great  weight  with  his  colleagues.  Thus  his  views  have 
become  embodied  largely  in  some  of  the  most  important 
legislation  that  this  council  has  done. 


C.  C.  RICHARDS. 

Probably  no  man  in  Utah  to-day  has  worked  his  way  up  so 
rapidly  and  gained  by  his  own  ability  and  personal  endeavors 
as  high  a  position  of  affluence  and  prominence,  as  Mr.  C.  C. 
Richards  the  subject  of  our  sketch.  Mr.  Richards  started  with 
practically  nothing  and 
although  but  thirty-two 
years  of  age  he  is  now 
one  of  the  leading  and 
most  influential  busi- 
ness men  of  Ogden. 
His  education  and 
knowledge  of  business 
affairs  have  been  ac- 
quired in  the  practical 
schools  of  learning,  hav- 
ing been  connected  with 
various  public  offices 
and  commercial  enter- 
prises from  boyhood. 
He  is  a  native  of  Ogden 
and  all  his  ventures  and 
interests  have  been  cen- 
tered in  the  city  and 
Territory.  When  but 
thirteen  years  of  age  he 
was  taken  into  the 
county  clerk's  office, 
where  he  remained  in 
various  capacities  for 
fifteen  years.  In  1875 
he  was  appointed  dep- 
uty county  clerk,  filling 
the  position  until  1883, 
when  he  was  elected 
county  clerk  and  the 
following  year  elected 
county  attorney.  In 
1886  and  1888  he  was 
re-elected  to  this  office, 
and  during  his  tenure  of 
offiie  was  looked  upon 
as  one  of  the  most  able 
lawyers  ever  chosen  for 
that  position. 

His  knowledge  of  law 
had  been  acquired  by 
arduous  study,  during 
the  short  hours  he  was 
relieved  from  duty  in 
the  county  clerks  office. 
His  implacable  ambi- 
tion and  inherent  cap- 
abilities enabled  him 


term  in  the  Territorial  Board  of  Equalization  of  Taxes,  and 
also  one  term  as  regent  to  the  University  of  Deseret. 

Within  the  past  two  years,  however,  his  private  affairs 
demanded  so  much  of  his  personal  time  and  attention,  that  he 
has  withdrawn  from  public  work,  and  now  devotes  himself  to 
his  larger  interest  in  the  Utah  Loan  &  Trust  Co.,  and  other 
leading  corporations. 

As  president  of  this  banking  institution  he  has  repeatedly 
proven  himself  a  man  of  superior  general  qualifications  and  a 
sound  and  able  financier.  By  his  careful  painstaking  effort  and 
keen  business  sagacity  its  affairs  have  been  guided  safely  and 
wisely  through  a  successful  and  prosperous  career,  until  it  now 
stands  impregnably  fortified  against  all  financial  depressions  or 
other  contingencies,  and  is  regarded  as  one  of  the  most  sub- 
stantial and  solid  banking  corporations  in  the  West. 

It  is  but  meet  to  say  that  Mr.  Richards  is  well  deserving  of 
the  great  success  that  has  attended  his  efforts  thus  far,  and  his 

high  reputation  and 
wide  spread  popularity, 
so  honorably  achieved 
and  so  persistently 
maintained,  are  but  the 
logical  outcome  of  un- 
wavering fi  d  e  1  i  t  y  in 
principal  and  conscien- 
tious direction  of  in- 
born capabilities  to  the 
wisest  results. 


Photo  by  Newcomb  Bros. 


to  fully  master  the  sub- 
ject and  the  successes 
he  has  achieved  and  the  unrelenting  perseverance  he  has  exhibit- 
ed is  not  only  creditable  to  himself.but  has  brought  him,  in  a  great 
measure,  to  the  present  advanced  position  he  occupies  in  the 
business  interests  of  Ogden.  Mr.  Richards  served  three  terms 
as  county  clerk  and  three  terms  as  county  attorney.  In  June, 
1884,  he  was  admitted  to  practice  before  the  bar  of  the  supreme 
court  of  Utah,  and  in  December,  1887,  before  the  United  States 
Supreme  Court.  In  the  fall  of  1887  he  was  elected  member  of 
the  Territorial  House  of  Representatives,  and  in  1889  to  the 
legislative  council.  He  was  chosen  as  representative  in  these 
respective  capacities,  not  only  for  his  recognized  ability  and 
competency,  but  because  during  his  brief  though  eventful 
public  career,  he  had  popularized  himself  with  the  people  of 
Weber  county  and  gained  a  wide  circle  of  bosom  friends 
among  the  leading  and  influential  citizens  of  the  community. 
In  addition  to  the  offices  mentioned  above,  he  served  one 


HON.  C.  C.  RICHARDS. 


H.  H.  ROLAPP. 

Hon.  Henry  H.  Ro- 
lapp,  one  of  Ogden's 
prominent  and  influen- 
tial citizens,  is  a  Ger- 
man by  nativity,  having 
been  born  in  Flensbnrg, 
Germany,  in  1859. 
When  twenty  years  of 
age  Mr.  Kolapp  left  his 
native  land  and  came  to 
this  country,  locating  in 
this  city.  He  received 
a  thorough  education  in 
Germany,  and  after 
coming  heresoon  turned 
his  attention  to  law,  for 
which  he  had  a  natural 
fondness  and  aptitude. 
After  pursuing  his 
studies  here  for  some 
time  he  went  to  Ann 
Arbor,  Michigan,  where 
he  entered  the  law 
school.  There  he  con- 
tinued until  March, 
1884.  when  he  graduated 
with  honor. 

Returning  after  his 
graduation,  Mr.  Kolapp 
formed  a  law  partner- 
ship with  Hon.  C.  C. 
Richards,  the  firm  name 
being  Richards  &  Ro- 
lapp.  Before  going  to 
Ann  Arbor  Mr.  Rolapp 
was  assistant  prosecut- 
ing attorney  of  Bear  Lake  county,  Idaho,  and  also  engaged  in 
active  general  practice  in  that  county,  he  leaving  there  to  take 
advantage  of  a  thorough  law  course  at  one  of  the  best  institu- 
tions in  the  country. 

In  August,  1885,  Mr.  Rolapp  was  elected  the  county  assessor 
of  this  (Weber)  county,  which  position  he  held  for  two  years. 
In  1887  he  was  the  assistant  prosecuting  attorney  of  the  county, 
and  this  office  he  held  until  1890.  In  the  same  year,  1887,  he 
was  appointed  secretary  of  the  board  of  directors  of  the  Terri- 
torial Reform  School,  which  he  still  holds.  He  was  also  in  1889 
appointed  by  the  legislature  court  commissioner  of  Northern 
Utah.  At  the  present  time  he  is  cashier  of  the  Utah  Loan  & 
Trust  Co.,  having  been  selected  to  fill  that  most  important 
position  in  April,  1891. 

During  the  years  of  his  residence  in  Ogden,  Mr.  Rolapp  has 
built  up  a  reputation  for  ability,  honesty  and  uprightness  of 


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character  of  which  any 
man  might  well  be 
proud.  As  a  lawyer  he 
is  keen,  shrewd  and 
successful,  a  broad 
thinker  and  close  stu- 
dent with  a  peculiar 
faculty  of  applying 
principles  to  situations, 
and  in  the  possession  of 
these  qualifications  his 
success  has  lain.  As  a 
business  man  the  same 
qualities  have  been 
shown,  together  with 
that  careful  conserva- 
tism which  marks  the 
successful  man.  Mr. 
Rolapp  is  still  young, 
and  the  future  for  him 
is  bright. 


division  at  the  battle  of  Gettysburg.  Mr.  Peyton  was  born  Sep- 
tember 28,  1868  at  Salt  Sulphur  Springs,  Monroe  county, 
West  Virginia.  He  received  instruction  under  a  private  tutor 
until  fourteen  years  of  age,  and  then  attended  the  public 
schools  of  his  native  district,  for  two  years  when  he  entered 
Captain  Cables  Male  Academy,  at  Stauntou,  Virginia.  He 
studied  diligently  for  a  year  and  then  began  reading  law  in  the 
office  of  Judge  Homer  A.  Holt,  at  Lonisburg,  West.  Virginia, 
now  one  of  the  associate  justices  supreme  court  of  that  State. 


and  his  forceful  manner  of  adilrem,  and  sound  and  ready  argu- 
ment at  once  carries  conviction  to  the  minds  of  his  hearers. 

Mr.  Peyton  ban  certainly  oompmtJ  the  art  of  oratory. 
Hi*  great  command  of  language  supplemental  by  the  southern 
tiro  of  hid  nature,  and  the  happy  manner  tn  which  he  blends  the 
figures  of  rhetoric  with  dry  statistics,  and  wit  and  humor  with 
logical  argument  bring*  to  bear  a  combination  of  mote  than 
ordinary  power. 


2       W.    L.    PICKETT 
PEYTON. 

W.  L.  Pickett  Peyton, 
one  of  the  bright  and 
promising  attorneys  of 
x  this  city ,  is  an  admirable 
~  illustration  of  the  class 
i  of  yonng  men  practic- 
al ing  before  the  bar  of 
£  I" tah  to-day.  He  cornea 
*  from  mi  old  and  hpn- 
;  ored  Virginia  family. 
I  fis  father,  Col.  Chas.S. 
a.  Peyton  was  a  colonel  in 
the  charge  of  Itokett'a 
Here  he  applied  himself  diligently  to  his  studies  and  entered 
the  University  of  Virginia,  at  Charlottesville.  His  ability  as  a 
student  and  speaker  soon  become  apparent.  The  legal  profes- 
sion not  only  proved  a  delight  to  his  natural  talent,  but  untir- 
ing devotion  to  the  arduous  calling  he  had  set  out  to  master, 
carried  him  through  with  marked  rapidity.  He  attended  the 
University  of  West  Virginia,  at  Morgantown,  that  State  for  one 
year,  graduating  in  June,  1889  with  the  degree  L.  L.,  B.  This 
he  accomplished  in  one  session,  and  at  the  age  of  twenty.  In 

November,  1890  be  re- 
moved to  Hutchinson, 
Kansas,  and  was  ad- 
mitted to  the  bar  in  that 
city,  January,  1890. 

After  an  extended 
trip  through  Oklahoma, 
Indian  Territory.  Texas 
and  Missouri.  Mr.  Pey- 
ton located  in  Ogden, 
where  he  found  a  con- 
genial. Held  for  the  ex- 
ercise of  his  energies 
aud  abilities  Since 
taking  up  his  perma- 
nent abode  in  this  cit>. 
he  has  forged  rapidly  to 
the  front,  and  is  already 
oneof  the  most  popular 
and  highly  esteemed  of 
the  younger  members 
of  the  Utah  bar.  He  is 
not  only  thorough  and 
capable  as  a  lawyer,  but 
possesses  to  an  eminent 
degree  the  rare  qualities 
that  go  to  make  up  a 
successful  and  effect  IM- 
public  speaker.  Being 
a  staunch  democrat,  and 
perfectly  familiar  with 
local  and  national  poli- 
tics, he  has  naturally 
directed  hi*  attention 
to  that  sphere  of  activ- 
ity, has  stumped  the 

county  and  Territory  in 

the  interests  of  his  party, 

He  was  sent  as  a  delegate  to  the  Territorial  convention  held 
at  Salt  Lake  City,  for  the  purpose  of  organiiing  a  permanent 
Territorial  democratic  party,  was  also  a  delegate  from  the 
fourth  precinct  to  the  first  democratic  oonventton.held  tn  Ogden 
to  nominate  candidates,  and  has  been  otherwise  honored.  Hehaa 
the  reputation  nf  a  brilliant  man,  and  predictions  as  to  his 
future,  indicate  the  high  estimation  in  which  the  possession  of 
exceptional  talents  i»  held  by  all  classes  and  conditions  of 


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O.  R.  LEONARD 

Was  the  youngest  of  six  children,  whose  parents  resided  on  a 
farm  in  Gaysville,  Windsor  county,  Vermont.  After  arriving  at 
the  requisite  age  his  time  was  divided  between  the  schoolhouse 
and  work  upon  the  farm,  until  he  was  sixteen  years  old,  when 
he  commenced  fitting  himself  for  college  by  teaching  school  in 
the  winter  and  attending  the  Bandolph  Academy  during  the 
summer.  Eventually  he  entered  Dartmouth  College,  helping 
to  pay  his  way  by  the  continuance  of  those  winter  terms  of 
school  teaching,  where  he  remained  until  his  senior  year. 
After  leaving  Dartmouth  he  removed  to  California  and  entered 
the  office  of  Belcher  &  Belcher,  at  Marysville,  for  the  purpose 
of  studying  law,  and  was  admitted  to  the  bar  in  April,  1863. 
On  the  23d  day  of  the 
following  May,  he  arriv- 
ed at  Star  City,  in  Hum- 
boldt  county,  Nevada. 

No  laggard  could 
have  succeeded  in  the 
active  regions  and  brill- 
iant surroundings  in 
which  he  found  himself 
when,  as  a  young  law- 
yer, he  entered  upon 
the  scene  of  his  future 
trials  and  triumphs.  At 
the  period  when  he  en- 
tered upon  the  practice 
of  law  the  bar  of  Hum- 
boldt  County  was  one 
that  embraced  among 
its  members  many  of 
the  legal  lights  of  that 
territory.  It  was  a  high 
order  of  legal  talent, 
and  for  a  young  man 
and  practitioner  to  gain 
recognition  among  such 
Titans  of  the  bar  re- 
quired ability,  know- 
ledge of  the  law,  nerve 
and  perseverance  far  in 
excess  of  the  average. 
Within  a  few  months 
after  hie  arrival  he  was 
elected  District  Attor- 
ney, and  held  that  posi- 
tion by  re-election  for 
five  years,  when  he  re- 
moved from  Star  City 
to  Unionville,  and  be- 
came the  law  partner  of 
Judge  E.  F.  Dunn.  In 
1868  he  was  a  repub- 
lican delegate  to  the 
Chicago  convention 
that  nominated  Qeneral 
Grant  for  President,  and 
always  having  been  a 
Union  man  was  married 
while  East  to  Miss  Eliza 
Sylvester,  of  West  New- 
berry,  Massachusetts. 

The  practice  of  law 
was  continued  by  him  until  1872,  when  he  became  Judge  of 
the  Fourth  Judicial  District.  In  1874,  at  Winnenmcca,  he 
resumed  the  law  practice  again  and  continued  it  at  that 
place  until  elected  in  1876  to  the  Supreme  Bench  of  Nevada. 
This  important  judicial  position  he  continued  to  fill  until 
January,  1889,  when,  owing  to  the  failing  health  of  his  wife 
he  was  compelled  to  resign  and  go  to  California.  The  change 
in  climate  seemed  not  to  arrest  her  declining  health.  She 
continued  to  grow  worse,  and  in  March,  1890  succumbed  to 
the  grim  hand  of  death.  After  the  death  of  his  wife  Judge 
Leonard  remained  in  California  a  short  time  and  then  came  to 
Ogden  and  formed  a  law  partnership  with  J.  H.  MacMillen, 
under  the  firm  name  of  Leonard  &  MacMillen.  A  successful 
practice  has  been  built  up,  and  they  are  now  regarded  among 
the  most  able  and  trustworthy  attorneys  of  this  city. 

Judge  Leonard  is  a  gentleman  of  fine  literary  and  legal 
attainments.  He  is  genial  in  his  associations,  affable  in  address, 
generous  in  his  judgment  of  his  fellows  and  courteous  to  all. 
As  an  attorney  his  cases  are  prosecuted  with  a  persistence  and 


tenacity  of  purpose  that  leave  no  just  cause  for  defeat;  as  a 
judge  he  possesses  a  well-earned  reputation  of  unimpeachable 
honor  and  integrity  of  purpose,  as  well  as  that  of  an  able  and 
erudite  jurist. 


Photo  by  Newcomb  Bros. 


HON.  O.  R.  LEOANKD. 


JAMES  N.  KIMBALL. 

Among  the  prominent  attorneys  of  Ogden,  and  one  who 
has  exhibited  high  legal  attainments  is  Mr.  James  N.  Kimball 
of  the  law  firm  of  Kimball  &  Allison.  He  was  born  at  Livonia, 
Washington  county,  Indiana,  and  is  forty-three  years  of  age. 
His  early  education  was  acquired  in  the  public  schools  of  his 

native  town,  also  at 
Hanover  College  in  Jef- 
ferson county,  that 
State.  At  the  age  of 
seventeen  he  began  the 
study  of  law,  and  was 
admitted  to  the  bar 
April,  1870.  Two  years 
later  he  commenced  the 
practice  at  Indianapolis 
ns  a  member  of  the  law 
firm  of  Gordon,  Browne, 
Lamb  &  Kimball.  One 
year  subsequent  he 
opened  an  office  of  his 
own,  and  maintained  a 
successful  practice  until 
March,  1874,  when  he 
removed  to  Utah,  and 
immediately  formed  a 
law  partnership  under 
the  firm  name  of  Whit- 
ney &  Kimball,  after- 
ward changed  to  Suth- 
erland &  Kimball.  He 
remained  in  Salt  Lake 
City  until  1878. 

In  October  of  that 
year  he  made  a  tour 
East  and  remained 
twelve  months.  Upon 
his  return  in  1880  he 
located  in  the  city  of 
Ogden  and  formed  a 
partnership  with  Mr. 
A.  R.  Haywood  under 
the  title  of  Kimball  & 
Hnywood.  In  1886  the 
firm  name  was  changed 
to  Kimball  &  White, 
and  in  1889  Mr.  Kim- 
ball joined  Mr.  E.  M. 
Allison  with  whom  he 
is  still  associated,  the 
firm  being  classed 
among  the  foremost  at- 
torneys in  the  city. 

During  the  years  Mr. 
Kimball  has  followed 
his  chosen  profession 
iu  this  city,  his  work 

has  been  characterized  by  careful,  painstaking  efforts,  and  he 
has  exhibited  marked  ability  in  handling  difficult  and  com- 
plicated cases.  He  is  a  member  of  the  Territorial  legislature 
to  which  he  has  been  elected,  and  re-elected  on  the  Liberal 
ticket,  is  now  president  of  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  the  Terri- 
torial Reform  school,  also  city  attorney  for  Ogden. 

While  residing  in  Indiana  in  1867  he  was  appointed  deputy 
treasurer  of  the  State,  filling  that  responsible  position  for  four 
years,  and  from  February  10,  1871  until  January  1,  1872,  he 
acted  as  treasurer  of  the  Louisville,  New  Albany  &  Chicago 
Railroad  Co.,  in  both  of  which  positions  he  displayed  wonder- 
ful executive  ability. 

In  all  respects  Mr.  Kimball  is  a  loyal  and  sterling  citizen, 
and  takes  a  deep  interest  in  the  progress  and  material  welfare 
of  Ogden. 


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A.  B.  PATTON. 

Jndge  A.  B.  Pat  ton,  of  tbie  city,  was  born  in  Fayette  county, 
Pennsylvania,  in  1846.  When  but  five  years  of  age  be  removed 
'with  his  parents  to  Mt.  Pleasant,  Iowa.  His  early  education 
was  acquired  in  the  schools  of  that  city,  and  at  the  age  of 
seventeen  be  began  teaching  school  and  at  the  same  time  attend- 
ing the  Wesleyan  University,  his  salary  as  instructor  being 
used  to  defray  college  expenses.  He  followed  this  plan  until 
1872,  when  he  was  admitted  to  the  bar.  In  1874  he  removed  to 
Pueblo,  Colorado,  and  opened  a  law  office,  and  continued  in  the 
same  place  until  1890,  during  which  time  be  succeeded  in 
building  up  a  large  and  substantial  practice,  and  was  retained 
as  counsel  in  many  important  and  complicated  cases. 

While  in  Pueblo  he 
was  tendered  the  posi- 
tion of  county  jndge 
for  Pueblo  county,  but 
owing  to  the  extensive 
private  practice  he  en- 
joyed, and  the  great 
demand  for  his  ser- 
vices as  an  attorney  by 
the  people  of  that  com- 
munity, who  had  come 
to  regard  him,  from 
the  repeated  successes 
he  had  achieved,  as  an 
able  and  highly  quali- 
fied lawyer,  he  declin- 
ed to  accept  the  posi- 
tion. Judge  Patton 
came  to  Ogden  about 
two  years  ago,  and 
opened  an  office,  much 
of  his  time  and  atten- 
tion, however,  has 
been  devoted  to  mak- 
ing careful  and  judic- 
ious investments  in 
choice  city  property. 
He  has  unwavering 
faith  in  the  fact  that  a 
great  future  awaits  the 
oity  of  Ogden,  and  be- 
lieves that  the  inex- 
haustible resources 
with  which  she  is  im- 
mediately surrounded, 
and  her  superior  rail- 
way facilities  cannot 
but  result  in  a  won- 
derful growth  and  ex- 
pansion in  all  direc- 
tions within  the  com- 
ing few  year*. 

Since  taking  up  his 
abode  in  this  city,  he 
has  proved  himself  a 
sterling  and  enterpris- 
ing citizen  as  well  as 
an  able  and  efficient 
lawyer,  and  is  rapidly 
building  up  an  exten- 
sive practice.  All  wor- 
thy public-spirited 
movements  meet  with 
his  hearty  support  and 
endorsement,  and  he 
is  ever  ready  and  will- 
ing to  assist  in  advanc- 
ing every  cans*  which  bus  for  its  object  the  solid  and  substan- 
tial growth  and  prosperity  of  the  city. 

H.  W   SMITH. 

Mr.  II.  \V  Smith,  a  member  of  the  law  linn  of  Smith 
&  Smith,  prominent  attorneys,  was  born  in  Ihckman  ccmnty, 
Kentucky,thirty-fonryearsago.  He  was  educated  »t  tli»  Millmrn. 
Kentucky.  Acadamy,  where  he  remained  until  IMH  *ixt«'i>th 
year  when  be  taught  *ohool,  continuing  for  three  yours  in  that 
arduous  field  of  usefulness,  meanwhile  studying  law.  He  was 
admitted  to  practice  as  an  attorney  in  all  the  courts  of  Ken- 
tacky  before  reaching  his  majority,  nnd  bogan  bin  professional 
r  at  Blandville  in  hi*  native  state,  as  partner .  if  the  Hon.  O. 


'•>   Ni-wrnmli  Bra. 


HON.  A.  It.  I'ATTON. 


W.  Hugg  of  Bollard  county,  the  firm  being  Bugg  A  Smith,  and 
attaining  to  wide  reputation  both  as  advocates  and  counselors. 
In  December,  1878,  he  removed  to  Mai  ad  City,  Idaho,  where 
he  met  with  abundant  success.  He  remained  there  until  1885 
ami  then  moved  to  Blackfoot  also  in  that  state,  where  he  was 
retained  as  counsel  in  many  important  and  difficult  oases, 
involving  questions  of  great  moment.  One  in  particular  was 
that  involving  the  validity  of  the  law  disfranchising  the 
Mormons  iu  Idaho.  The  case  extended  over  a  long  period 
and  ultimately  reaching  the  United  States  Supreme  Court,  and 
the  record  establishes  the  fact  that  Mr.  Smith  succeeded  in 
maintaining  the  validity  of  the  law  on  the  point  in  question. 
In  April,  1885,  he  was  admitted  to  practice  in  the  United  States 
Supreme  Court.  At  that  time  he  bad  charge  of  a  very  im- 
portant case  against 
the  Utah  A  Northern 
Railroad  Company,  in- 
volving the  question 
of  taxing  the  railway 
on  an  Indian  reserva 
tion.  The  case  was  im- 
portant and  compli- 
cated, and  terminated 
in  Mr.  Smith's  favor. 

Mr.  Smith  came  to 
Ogden  in  18H7,  and  at 
once  associated  him- 
self with  Mr.  Ransford 
Smith,  forming  a  law 
partnership  under  the 
firm  name  of  Smith  & 
Smith.  The  firm  has 
continued  in  business 
from  that  time  until 
the  present  and  now 
enjoys  a  large  and  suc- 
cessful practice.  His 
career  has  been  both 
active  and  eventful. 
His  record  as  a  sound 
and  able  lawyer  is 
amply  attested  in  the 
great  successes  he  has 
achieved,  and  his  va- 
ried and  wide  exper- 
ience 1ms  familiarized 
him  with  all  phases  of 
the  legal  profession. 
He  has  during  bis  law 
practice  tried  seven- 
teen murder  cases, 
prevuiling  in  all  save 
one. 

The  reputation  Mr. 
Smith  established  in 
Idaho  brought  the 
firm  of  Smith  A  Smith 
many  ni>|x>rtnnt  esses 
in  that  State,  one  of 
which  may  be  men- 
ti'im-d,  that  of  Sample 
I  >rr  pgainat  the  Suti- 
Board  of  Equalization. 
Smith  A  Smith  appear- 
ed for  the  prosecution, 
and  as  a  result  the 
actions  of  tin-  State 
Hoard  were  held  to  be 
invalid.  Many  other 
oases  can  be  cited  in 
which  the  firm  mem- 
bers have  distinguished  themselves  for  ability  and  cleverness 
as  attorneys  and  legal  advisers.  Aside  from  his  extended  law 
business,  Mr.  Smith  has  taken  a  deep  interest  in  the  growth 
and  progress  of  Ogden  and  confidently  Iwlieves  that  a  great 
future  awaits  the  City  as  the  wonderful  resource*  with  which 
it  is  surrounded  are  developed,  and  he  further  Ix-li.-v,-*  that 
the  united  action  of  all  citizen*  in  a  public  spirited  way,  can 
accomplish  a  wonderful  amount  of  good  and  bring  about  the 
desired  end  with  all  (HMwihle  *peed. 

Mr. Smith  who  1 1 an  always  taken  an  active  interest  in  politi 
'•nl  matter*,  was  twioe  elected  to  the  Legislative  Council   of 
Idaho,  iinil  during  both  terms  was  chairman  of  tin-   Judiciary 
Commit'-  ••      H.-  is    at   present   a  member  of  the  Democratic 
County  Committee  of  Weber  county. 


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COL.   PERCIVAL  J.  BARRATT. 

Colonel  Barratt  was  born  in  Devonshire,  England,  not  far 
from  the  cathedral  city  of  Exeter  and  close  to  the  estuary  of 
the  Exe,  mid  wooded  parks  and  rugged  hills.  His  playground 
the  grand  old  ocean  and  his  lullaby  the  dash  of  its  restless 
waves.  In  olden  times  smugglers  had  their  hiding  places 
amid  the  rocks  on  which,  boy-like,  the  subject  of  our  sketch 
hunted  nests  and  lay  in  summer  sunshine  upon  the  green 
turf,  watching  the  navies  of  the  world  go  to  and  fro  bent  on 
commerce  or  warlike  missions.  There,  too,  when  the  fierce 
wintry  winds  sang  requiems  over  the  sailors'  graves  and 
stilled  the  voices  of 
drowning  men,  would 
he  and  his  school- 
mates watch  the  ves- 
sels drifting  to  their 
doom,  hear  the  signal 
guns  and  pray  with 
bated  breath  for  the 
success  of  the  lifeboat 
and  its  crew  as  they 
strove  to  the  rescue. 
Scarce  a  cottage  for 
miles  around  the  col- 
onel's birthplace  but 
had  offered  up  some 
member  of  its  family 
to  the  fury  of  the  sea. 
Here  the  boy  read 
legends  of  the  adven- 
turous lives  of  those, 
who  like  himself  first 
saw  the  light  on  fair 
Devonia's  soil  or  list- 
ened to  the  old  salt's 
tales  of  naval  battles, 
pirates,  slavers  and  of 
travels  in  unknown 
seas.  No  wonder  then 
that  after  a  careful, 
classical  education 
and  seven  years  of 
study  in  legal  lore, 
the  colonel  longed  for 
change,  and  when  the 
tidings  of  the  new 
Eldorado  reached  his 
island  home  he  was 
one  of  the  fever  (gold) 
stricken  ones  and 
sailed  away  to  Mel- 
bourne in  search  of  the 
yellow  metal,  where 
like  many  others  he 
passed  through  the 
vicissitudes  of  life,  full 
of  'scapes  by  land  and 
sea  and  assisted  in 
building  up  a  greater 
Britain  in  the  south- 
ern hemisphere  of  his 
struggles,travels,hard- 
ships,  history  of  suc- 
cesses in  the  southern 
seas,  extending  from 
torrid  heats  to  the  fri- 
gid zone  of  the  Anartic 
regions.  Space  is  too 
limited  in  this  brief  Photo  by  Newcomb  Bros.  COL.  PEKC1VAL 

sketch  to  portray — sufficient  it  is  to  say,  thousands  of  those 
who  took  part  with  him  therein,  now  sleep  the  sleep  that 
knows  no  waking,  under  the  golden  wattle  or  'neath  the 
sunlit  sea.  Wnilst  the  colonel  being  of  more  stubborn  make, 
lives  to-day  full  of  pluck,  energy  and  endurance,  with  a 
prospectof  for  along  time  enjoying  the  harvest  snatched  from 
the  tickle  goddess.  Bat  while  a  man  may  "laugh  at  fortune 
and  grapple  with  his  evil  star"  and  bid  defiance  to  his  enemies, 
there  is  a  subtle  foe  which  the  strongest  arm  cannot  drive  or 
best  defended  home  repel.  Thus  in  the  early  '70's  when 
everything  bid  fair,  death  came  and  stole  away  the  colonel's 
richest  treasure,  his  son  and  only  child.  This,  followed  by  the 
sickness  of  his  wife,  induced  him  to  say  farewell  to  the  Sunny 
South  and  turn  his  face  to  the  land  of  freedom,  there  to  begin 
afresh  life's  battles.  Arriving  in  San  Francisoo,  the  colonel, 


like  a  good  general,  looked  around,  to  select  the  best  field 
finally  out  of  the  then  wild  and  woolly  west  he  chose  the  peace- 
ful valleys  of  Utah,  where  as  a  stranger,  alien  and  gentile,  he 
arrived  in  1876.  With  a  prophetic  judgment,  which  has  cosmo- 
politan training  and  had  matured,  he  threw  his  lot  in  with  the 
then  small  town  of  Ogden.  Six  weeks  after  he  was  admitted  by 
examination,  to  the  Utah  bar;  hanging  out  his  shingle,  he 
ever  since  has  practiced  law  in  this  city.  Shortly  afterwards 
he  was  appointed  U.  S.  Assistant  District  Attorney  under  the 
then  U.  S.  District  Attorney  Van  Zile,  which  office  he  held  for 
several  years  until  his  private  practice  rendered  it  necessary  to 
resign  his  public  appointment.  To  show  what  this  city  then 

was  we  have  only  to 
say  there  were  but 
three  attorneys  at  law 
in  Ogden  at  the  time 
of  Colonel  Barratt's 
arrival,  of  whom  the 
colonel  alone  remains. 
The  number  increased 
and  a  bar  association 
was  formed,  to  whose 
efforts  are  mainly  to 
be  attributed  the  sep- 
aration of  Ogden  in 
1888  from  the  Third 
district,  and  the  estab- 
lishment of  a  district 
court  in  this  city. 
Prior  to  this  every 
case  above  that  triable 
in  a  justice's  court  and 
all  appeals  from  jus- 
tices had  to  be  heard 
in  Salt  Lake  City  from 
the  Neyada,Idaho  and 
Wyoming  lines,  caus- 
ing witnesses  and  suit- 
ors to  travel  hundreds 
of  miles,  in  days,  too, 
when  stage  coaches 
and  buckboards  were 
the  principal  means  of 
transportation.  Now 
properly,  cases  arising 
in  Weber,  Box  Elder, 
Cache,  Rich  and  Mor- 
gan counties,  are  tried 
in  Ogden.  In  1880, 
associated  with  a  few 
other  gentlemen,  Col- 
onel Barratt  bought  a 
tract  of  forty  acres  of 
land  adjoining  the  city 
and  had  it  surveyed 
and  laid  out  as  "The 
Mountain  View  Ceme- 
tery Association,"  the 
only  private  cemetery 
association  in  Ogden, 
and  became  and  ever 
since  has  been  a  direc- 
tor thereof  and  on  its 
board  of  management, 
holding  to-day  over 
one-sixth  of  its  valu- 
able stock. 

In  mining  the  col- 
onel has  liberally 
spent  much  in  de- 
veloping Utah  claims  as  one  of  the  greatest  mining  centers 
of  the  world.  For  some  two  years  Colonel  Barratt  owned  and 
edited  the  Ogden  Argus  newspaper  and,  unlike  the  experience 
of  most  newspaper  proprietors  who  cease  the  publication  of 
such,  made  it  pay.  In  1889  finding  that  the  labor  of  newspaper 
york  encroached  too  much  upon  his  time,  he  sold  out  the  plant 
and  gave  increased  attention  to  his  professional  duties.  Like 
all  old  settlers,  regardless  of  creed  or  politics,  of  the  "Queen 
City  of  the  Mountains,"  he  is  intensely  loyal  to  the  city  of  hie 
adoption  and  has  aided  and  taken  an  active  part  in  every 
enterprise  designed  to  develop  the  resources  of  Utah  and  the 
up-building  of  Ogden.  In  1889,  considering  that  the  time  had 
arrived  wheu  a  militia  should  be  organized.  Colonel  Barratt  at 
great  expense  to  himself,  there  being  no  Territorial  funds  for 
that  purpose,  succeeded  in  organizing  the  nucleus  ot  the  1st 


J.  BAKKATT. 


3  IS 


regiment  Utah  National  Oaard  in  O^den,  and  was  elected 
colonel  thereof,  and  daring  the  carnival  oar  citizen  soldiers 
did  much  towards  making  that  event  the  greatest  that  the  West 
ever  saw.  Daring  the  Indian  outbreak  at  Pine  Ridge,  Mayor 
Kieeel  received  a  message  from  Salt  Lake,  inquiring  in  case  of 
need  how  many  of  the  guards  would  go  to  the  front.  He 
immediately  called  on  Colonel  Barratt  and  asked  him  the 
question.  It  was  a  bitter  cold  day,  the  snow  was  falling  and 
winter  was  in  its  severest  mood.  The  colonel  was  seated  at 
his  desk  in  his  warm  and  cozy  office.  Looking  up  from  his 
work  he  said:  "Telephone  back,  200  in  two  hoars."  Sometime 
after  report  was  received  that  Pocatello  was  in  danger  of  an 
Indian  raid.  With  promptness  which  showed  that  he  believed 
business  comfort  and  every  other  consideration  had  to  give 
way  to  what  he  considered  his  duty,  Colonel  Barratt  tele- 
graphed Governor  Thomas  that  "the  guards  were  ready  when- 
ever called  upon  to  proceed  to  that  point"  Fortunately  in 
neither  case  were  their  services  required,  but  the  office  of 
Colonel  Barratt  was  during  the  whole  of  this  period  crowded 
with  volunteers  who  were  willing  to  proceed  to  the  scene  of 
action.  In  fraternal  matters  Colonel  Barratt  has  few  peers. 
Many  of  the  local  lodges  bear  his  name  upon  their  charters. 


and  nearly  all  his  name  on  their  roll  of  offioerspast  or  present. 
He  is  a  member  of  the  Masonic  fraternity,  a  K.  of  P.,  P.  D.  Q. 
M.  of  A.  O.  U.  W..  P.  Q.  of  I.  O.  O.  F.,  P.  D.  C.  R.  of  A.  O.  F., 
P.  G.  M.  of  I.  O.  O.  F.  (Manchester  Unity),  P.  V.  G.  Inoohonee 
of  I.  O.  R.  M.,  P.  D.  C.  0_  of  Chosen  Friends,  Assistant  Grand 
Secretary  O.  8.  8.  G.  Pacific  Coast  Jurisdiction,  P.  of  B.  A.  A. 
and  belongs  to  a  number  of  other  societies  and  organizations 
in  various  parts  of  the  worid,  in  all  of  which  none  take  a  greater 
interest,  his  motto  being  "The  brotherhood  of  God  and  the 
brotherhood  of  man."  The  social  gatherings  and  the  hospi- 
tiiht  v  of  the  colonel  and  his  estimable  wife  at  their  residence 
"up  the  hill"  is  proverbial.  He  is  a  fluent  speaker  and  an  able 
writer  in  National  politics.  He  is  a  Republican  and  although 
the  snows  of  fifty  winters  have  tinged  the  colonel's  hair  with 
silver,  yet  he  is  ever  ready  to  work  indefatigably  for  whatever 
cause  he  thinks  is  right 

The  colonel  has  only  one  child  living,  a  daughter,  Miss 
Ada,  now  just  budding  into  womenhood,  preparing  under 
the  fostering  care  of  the  Sisters  of  the  Holy  Cross  for  gradua- 
tion. Everybody  who  enjoys  Colonel  Barrett's  acquaintance 
wishes  that  he  may  live  long  and  still  work  for  Ogden's 
advancement. 


HON.  DAVID  EVANS. 
(See  sketch  and  article  on  page  183.) 


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PROVO  CITY. 


Photo  by  Anderson. 


FIHST  NATIONAL  BANK  AND  VIEW  OF  SEVENTH  AND  J  STREETS. 


Not  only  is  Provo  the  largest  and  most  attractive  center  of 
Utah  county,  but  one  of  the  very  best  cities  in  the  Territory. 
The  city  is  most  admirably  located,  surrounded  by  a  populous 
and  prosperous  area  of  country,  possessing  all  the  appur- 
tenances and  appointments  that  can  in  any  way  add  to  the 
wealth  and  importance  attained  since  the  first  settlement  made 
in  that  vicinity,  more  than  half  a  century  ago. 

The  amount  of  land  under  cultivation  in  Utah  county  ap- 
proximates 42,000  acres,  of  this,  something  like  37,000  require 
irrigation,  about  16,000  acres  are  enclosed.  The  valley  is 
watered  by  the  Timpangus  river,  American  Fork,  Spanish 
Fork,  .-UK!  Hobble  and  Salt  creeks,  all  of  which  originate  in 
the  \Vasatch  mountains,  and  empty  into  Utah  Lake,  furnishing 
cnmute  thither  a  motive  power  of  surpassing  value.  Utah 
Lake  lies  west  of  the  ctty,  and  is  described  as  "  the  most  charm- 
ing body  of  fresh  water  in  the  Inter-Mountain  region."  Agri- 
culture rules  in  the  county,  a  source  of  wealth  steadily  appre- 
ciating, and  mining  though  in  its  infancy,  holds  out  induce- 
ments as  glittering  as  they  are  conclusive.  Within  but  a  short 
distance  from  Provo,  some  of  the  largest  and  richest  deposits 
of  iron  ore  are  known  to  exist  in  the  United  States,  are  to  be 
found.  A  company,  "The  Utah  Valley  Iron  Mining  and 
Manufacturing  Company,"  has  been  organized  for  their  devel- 
opment and  the  working  of  the  product  into  marketable  com- 
modities. And  while  mining  has  thus  far  formed  no  important 
parl  "I  tin  active  and  substantial  industries  which  contribute 
to  ilit-  city's  ndv.iiK  emcnt,  there  are  deposits  of  mineral  that 


must  in  the  near  future  be  utilized  with  profit.  The  coal  sup- 
ply available  is  equally  inexhaustible,  and  the  remaining 
natural  advantages,  a  perfect  climate,  magnificent  scenery, 
pure  and  bracing  air,  etc.,  for  which  the  Territory  is  famed  the 
world  over,  are  never  absent. 

For  all  of  this  cultivatableand  productive  area,  Provo  is  the 
central  market  and  shipping  point — the  base  of  supplies  for  a 
section  of  the  country  thickly  settled  with  a  people  whose  in- 
dustry and  consequent  independence  are  topics  of  universal 
commendation, 

The  city's  growth  was  comparatively  slow  until  the  con- 
struction of  the  Rio  Grande  Western  into  her  environs,  after 
which  new  comers  began  to  flock  into  the  valley,  and  indus- 
tries other  than  the  tillage  of  the  soil  became  established. 
Educational  facilities  improved,  numerous  lines  of  professional 
business  were  opened,  and  mercantile  endeavor  was  greeted 
with  welcome  returns.  The  city,  according  to  recent  data,  con- 
tains a  population  of  more  than  6,000,  and  property,  the 
assessed  valuation  of  which  is  not  far  from  §5,000,000.  The 
taste  evinced  in  laying  out  the  city  is  the  frequent  subject  of 
complimintary  remarks,  and  the  beauty  of  design  displayed 
in  the  homes  which  embellish  the  avenues  as  also  the 
public  buildings,  and  buildings  devoted  to  commercial 
and  other  pursuits  are  the  subjects  of  unstinted  admiration. 
The  streets  are  broad  and  smooth  and  clean,  almost  hidden 
from  view  in  the  foliage  of  trees  that  line  their  sides,  and 
streams  of  sparkling,  babbling  water,  fresh  from  the  mountain 


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C-  vO  -  r, 

--       ^    ,    I    N    ,_ 


fastness  flow  merrily  along, 
giving  additional  >pii  e  to 
the  endless  variety  of  at- 
tractions one  set-  n: 
side.  In  all  the  requisites 
rial  to  good  govern- 
ment, the  city  is  fully 
equipped,  having  orticials 
of  large  experience  and 
acknowledged  < -apa<  it\  as 
administrators  of  the  will 
of  constituencies  not  more 
distinguished  for  their  law- 
abiding  character  than  for 
their  punctuality  am! 
faith,  in  the  transaction  of 
business  affairs.  Ktiicient 
police  and  tire  departments 
are  maintained;  the  sew 
erage  system  is  thorough 
and  complete,  and  a  water 
works  system  representing 
an  outlay  of  *l.r>0,000.  and 
having  more  than  twenty 
mile-,  of  distribution  is  em- 
ployed. Klectrir  lights 
have  been  substituted  for 
illuminating  purpo-e-  in 

business  houses  and  re-i- 
deni-es.  while  telephonic 
communication  i>  enimed 
by  citi/eiis  with  their  neigh- 


TKKKITOKIAI,  I\S\NE  A8YI-DM  AT  PKOVO. 


lairs  at  home,  a-  also  with  those  in  Sail  Lake  City,  Ogden  and 
elsewhere.  A  complete  line  of  street  railway  sen  ice  is  also  in 
operation. 

Churches  open  their  doors  to  devout  communicants  of 
nearly  every  denomination,  and  both  public  and  private  schools 
of  superior  excellence  are  located  at  convenient  and  available 
points.  Among  the  latter  are  the  H.  Y.  Academy,  a  model  in- 
stitution; the  I'roctor  Academv  having  an  enrollment  of  l.'rfi 
pupils;  the  Baptist  Home  Mission  school.  Kast  Ohio  Mission 
school,  and  others  departmented  from  primary  to  collegiate, 
and  most  ably  managed.  The  press  of  the  city  is  of  the  high- 


COURT  BOUW  AT  PHOTO. 


est  type,  represented  by  the  lhiil\  Eti<jiii>;-r.  republican,  and 
the  Morning  />isf>,i/,/t,  democratic,   together  with   two  semi 
weeklies  and  one  paper  issued  weekly.      1  lie  banks  are  "solid 
financial  institutions,"  under  the  direction  of  men  of  enterprise, 
character  and  splendid  abilities.     They  include  the  I  IIM  N.I 
tional,  the  National  Rank  of  Commerce,  the  I'rmo  Comii'i 
and  Savings  bank,  anil  the  I  "tali  County  Savings  bank,  with  an 
aggregate  capital  close  on  to  $irX),000,  and  surplus  to  a  laigc 
amount.     In  addition  to  the  above  there  are  fifteen  corpora 
tions  domiciled  and  doing  business  in  I'rovo.  requiring  an  im- 
mense capital,  anil  productive  of  advantageous  results.     Facil- 
ities   for    rapid    transit    of    both    pa  — <  : 
and   freight  are  complete  and   satisfai  ton  . 
The    railroad-    include    the   t'tah   Central. 
Denver  &   Kio  C.randc  Western,  t'nion  Pa 
(  itic   and   the-    Ctali,   \e\ada    \-    California 
systems.     The   I  "tali  Central   make-   Pnn.i 
Us  supply  station.     Other  railroads  will  be 
Constructed   as   s,,,,,,  as    \\wlt    presence  be- 
i  ' .tiies  nei  e>-aiy.  and  no  la<  k  of  cnterpn-c 
on  the  part  of  <  iti/en-  need  be  apprehended. 
There  are  a  number  of  liist  ,  lass  hotel-. 
and    the    public    btiildii  :mong    (he 

hand-omesi   and  most  admired  of  an\  w!--! 
of  the   Mi— mm   river.     The  "leintoii.d   In 
-.me    .\s\lnm    iwi,    mde-    ra-t    of    the    (it\. 
minentlv  at    the  head."     The 
strm  tine  is  4'Kl  feet   in  length  and   l^1 
in  height.     It   is   provided  with   all   modem 
i  onvenii  in  es.    and    when    fully    i  umpleli  d. 
uinioilations  .  an  be  fur- 
nished  for  neaih   -<«i  inm.iii  .In-t 

1C,  a   mminodioiis    and    i  "stlv   him- 
wor-hip.  IH  i  npies  a  plat  of  giotind  near  the 
'  in  <  'pci.i  1 1. 

ing  |:lli,uiil.  and  having  a  seating  i.ip.uii) 


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of  900;  the  academies,  churches,  bank  buildings, 
private  residences,  etc.,  make  up  a  complement 
of  improvements  that  are  typical  of  the  genius  of 
their  designers,  and  of  the  public  spirit  of  those 
through  whose  liberality  they  were  made  possible. 

The  commercial  business  of  the  city  is  repre- 
sented by  men  -whose  unflinching  industry,  nat- 
ural abilities,  infinite  tact,  wonderful  resources, 
and  superb  courage,  are  always  enlisted  when 
great  interests  are  at  stake,  and  critical  enter- 
prises are  involved.  The  successes  scored  in  this 
field  of  usefulness  attest  the  character  and  in- 
fluence possessed  by  those  who  have  been  instru- 
mental in  accomplishing  such  results.  Every  line 
of  trade  is  ably  presented,  and  the  houses  thus 
employed  represent  millions  of  dollars  invested. 

The  Chamber  of  Commerce,  an  organization 
of  immense  value  to  the  trade  and  manufacturers 
of  the  city,  is  an  active  and  powerful  adjunct. 

Of  manufactures,  what  has  been  said  else- 
where may  be  said  with  reference  to  those  located  at  Provo. 
With  the  Provo  Woolen  Mill,  as  a  nucleus,  so  to  speak,  there 
has  centered  in  this  city  and  vicinity  every  description  of  pro- 
ductive undertakings.  Foundries  and  machine  shops,  lumber 
and  lumber  products,  furniture,  flour  and  meal,  cigars,  candy, 
spices,  preserves,  soaps  and  pickles,  with  other  commodities 
in  constant  demand, 


PROVO  WOOLEN  MILLS. 


The  future  of  Provo  is  bright  with  promise.  An  admirable 
location,  superior  conditions,  limitless  resources,  and  character 
of  the  people,  make  up  a  combination  that  is  simply  irresis- 
tible. No  city  in  the  Territory  can  present  a  greater  range  of 
attractions,  or  offers  a  wider  scope  of  opportunities  for  the  safe 
and  judicious  investment  of  capital,  or  the  display  of  energetic 
enterprise. 


lmio  by  Aiuloreoi). 


A.  O   8MOOT,  President  First  National  Hank. 


ABRAHAM  OWEN  SMOOT. 

In  writing  up  the  commercial  interests  of  the 
city  of  Provo,  as  well  as  biographies  of  her  prom- 
inent citizens  we  take  the  liberty  of  saying,  and 
confidently  believe  our  statement  will  be  heartily 
corroborated  by  all  the  members  of  this  thriving 
community,  that  Mr.  Abraham  Owen  Smoot, 
president  of  the  First  National  Bank  is,  as  a 
matter  of  fact,  foremost  among  the  leading  men 
of  Provo,  in  point  of  enterprise  and  public  spirit 
as  well  as  a  man  of  effluence  and  liberal  business 
methods.  Taking  active  part  as  he  has  in  the 
diverse  interests  of  Utah,  from  its  earliest  his- 
tory until  the  present  time,  it  should  be  said,  not 
only  in  justice  to  himself,  but  as  a  necessary 
record  to  be  included  in  a  comprehensive  and 
authentic  review  of  the  Territory,  that  he  has 
done  as  much  as  any  other  one  man  towards 
bringing  about  the  wonderful  transition  in  mate- 
rial progress  and  modern  advancement  through 
which  Utah  has  passed  from  a  primitive  un- 
developed state  to  its  present  advanced  position 
among  the  centers  of  wealth,  population  and 
enlightenment  of  the  great  commonwealth,  in 
which  it  figures  as  an  important  factor. 

This  being  true  it  will,  no  doubt,  be  of  inter- 
est to  all  readers  to  peruse  a  brief  sketch  of  his 
life,  and  note  the  essential  place  he  has  taken 
in  the  past  as  well  as  the  distinguished  position 
he  now  occupies  in  the  industrial  affairs  of  the 
city  of  Provo  and  Territory  of  Utah. 

Mr.  Smoot  is  a  native  of  Kentucky,  and  re- 
ceived his  early  education  in  the  schools  of  Paris, 
Henry  county,  of  that  State.  He  was  raised  a 
farmer  boy  and  followed  that  occupation  until 
twenty-one  years  of  age,  when  he  joined  the  Mor- 
mon church,  and  has  ever  been  a  faithful  adher- 
ent and  ardent  supporter  of  that  religious  body. 

As  a  noteworthy  fact  in  the  initiatory  settle- 
ment of  Utah,  we  may  mention  that  Mr.  Smoot 
conducted  the  second  pioneer  train  that  entered 
the  Great  Salt  Lake  valley  in  the  year  1847. 
That  memorable  event  is  one  of  the  cherished 
incidents  in  the  history  of  the  Territory,  being 
the  first  important  move  toward  the  actual  set- 
tlement, development  and  populization  of  this 
richly  endowed  and  highly  favored  region. 


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The  hardships  and  the  privations  that  were  undergone,  the 
determined  straggle  for  success  and  the  establishment  of  a 
new  and  promising  empire,  is  not  only  permanently  enshrined 
within  the  memory  of  the  closely  banded  people  who  were 
courageously  battling  for  the  maintenance  of  the  sacred  institu- 
tion they  had  espoused,  but  is  commendably  regarded  by  all 
noble  admirers  of  human  persistency  and  unflagging  determina- 
tion in  whatever  cause  is  believed  to  be  right. 

Mr.  Smoot  was  mayor  of  Salt  Lake  City,  holding  that  high 
position  in  the  office  of  the  people,  from  1856  to  1S66.  He  was 
a  member  of  the  first  Territorial  Legislature  and  has  been  a 
member  for  twelve  years.  He  has  been  prominently  identified 
with  many  large  corporations  and  enterprises,  both  in  com- 
mercial life  and  the  development  and  active  working  of  the 
various  resources  of  the  Territory.  Since  coming  to  Provo, 
February  25, 1878,  he  has  been  deeply  interested  in  the  progress 
of  the  city  and  has  been  a  leader  in  all  movements  and  efforts 
designed  to  build  up  and  expand  its  interests,  and  hns  fiid.-d 
and  encouraged  in  every  feasible  way  all  industrial  enterprises 
calculated  to  promote  prosperity  and  develop  the  great  re- 
sources of  the  surrounding  country. 

For  nine  years  he  has  been  at  the  head  of  the  First  National 
bank  of  this  city,  and  its  present  sound  and  substantial  condi- 
tion and  uniform  success,  ever  since  first  established,  has  been 
due,  largely  to  his  keen  financial  policies  and  judicious  execu- 
tive guidance.  Through  all  its  career  the  conservative,  yet  lib- 
eral course  followed  out,  has  not  only  gained  for  it  widespread 
popularity,  as  a  safe  banking  institution,  but  has  inspired  con- 
fidence in  the  people  of  this  community,  who  now  regard  it  as 
the  most  solid  and  well  managed  bank  of  the  city.  Indepen- 
dent of  his  interests  at  the  bank,  Mr.  Smoot  is  connected  as  a 
stockholder  and  officer  in  many  other  corporations  among 
which  we  may  mention  the  follow'ing:  President  Z.  O.  M.  I.,  of 
Provo,  president  of  the  Provo  Woolen  Mills  and  president 
1  tali  County  Savings  bank;  was  one  of  the  founders  of  the 
Brigham  Young  Academy,  and  is  one  of  its  board  of  trustees. 
He  also  owns  and  controls  a  large  amount  of  real  estate  in  this 
city  and  has  erected  many  of  its  handsome  and  substantial 
buildings,  which  are  very  creditable  to  a  growing  city  of  its 
size. 

Mr  Smoot  is  an  enterprising  and  public  spirited  citizen  and 
is  really  doing  more  for  the  progress  and  growth  of  Provo  tlmn 
any  other  man  to-day.  He  is  ever  on  the  alert  for  opportuni- 
ties to  present  the  merits  of  this  promising  center  of  importance 
find  has  by  his  personal  endeavors,  induced  many  of  the  in- 
dustrial and  manufacturing  concerns  now  in  operation  to 
locate  here,  and  is  using  his  influence  in  every  way  possible  to 
apprise  the  country  at  large,  of  the  merits  of  this  flourishing 
locality  and  of  the  superior  conditions  and  advantages  here 
presented  for  the  establishment  of  profitable  and  successful 
commercial  enterprises  devoted  to  the  working  of  the  inex- 
haustible resources  yet  undeveloped. 


FIRST  NATIONAL  BANK. 

One  of  the  chief  evidence*  of  thrift  and  growing  prosperity  in 
the  City  of  Provo  is  the  high  character  and  sound  condition  of 
it*  banks,  and  foremost  nmong  them  will  be  found  the   First 
National  Bank  which  was  organized  nine  years  ago,  and   haft  a 
present   capital   stock  of  $60,000    and   a  surplus  of  8U..VN). 
Through     all  the  year*  this    financial    enterprise  has   been 
conducted    it  has  been    attended    with  signal    success    and 
prosperity.      Its    policies    have    been  of  the    highest    < 
aod    its    management    has   been    careful    and    conservative. 
\    general    banking    business     is    carried    on,    receives  de- 
posits,   dixooiinta     good    commercial    paper,    issue*    letters 
of  credit  and  corresponds  with  the  lending  bankx  of  the  coun- 
try.   Tn*  premises  occupied  consists  of  •  large  and  handsome 
twn-story  brick  building,  2.r>x70  feet  in   dimensions,  and    fur 
nisbMl  and  fitted  up  with  a  special  view  to  facilitate  the  con- 
venient   and  proper    transaction    of    a  large    bnsinefx.    The 
i. ml. ling  i*  owned  by  the  association  and  is  a  model  of  itc  kiml. 
Tbs  officer*  and  directors  are  numbered  among  the    !• 
oitissos  of  Provo,  and  their  connection  with  the  inxtitir 
alone  a  sufllcimit  guarantee  of  il*  solid  condition  and  jndi'-i 
oua    financial    policies.     The  following    well  known  buiiness 
HMO  MB- MM  ofnVialu :     A.  O.  Smoot,   president:   F.  It.   Culler. 
vioe-prssidsot;   C.    A    f Hazier,     CW.III.T;    II     II.    ClufT. 
Jooes,  John  C    liraham,    Kssd  Smoot   and    Walter  K.  I'iko. 
directors,  all  men  of  the  hijbcst  standing  in  the  community 
and  well  qualified  for  the  respective   position*  they   occupy. 


It  has  ever  been  the  purpose  of  its  directors  to  conduct  affairs 
along  liberal  lines,  but  within  the  boundary  of  safety  for  the 
bank  and  its  patrons,  always  enterprising  and  progressive, 
but  never  reckless  or  imprudent.  It  thus  wields  a  great  in- 
fluence on  the  finances  of  this  section,  and  influence  of  a 
healthy,  beneficial  and  generous  character,  BO  far  as  consis- 
tent, of  course,  with  wise  and  cautions  management.  The  of- 
ficers are  too  widely  known  throughput  the  Territory,  to  need 
any  special  introduction  to  the  public.  Their  standing  and  re- 
putations forever  insures  a  successful  continuation  of  its  pres- 
ent importance  and  prosperity. 


EXCELSIOR    ROLLER    FLOUR  MILLS. 

The  Excelsior  Roller  Flour  Mills  of  Provo  is  a  most  im- 
portant and  extensive  enterprise,  provided  as  it  is  with  every 
facility  and  convenience  for  the  prosecution  of  the  business  on 
a  grand  scale.  The  mill  was  first  erected  in  1877,  and  has 
passed  through  a  most  successful  and  prosperous  career. 

By  the  enterprising  disposition  of  its  owners  and  the  ener- 
getic and  painstaking  efforts  of  the  managers  to  give  perfect 
satisfaction  to  all  patrons  and  produce  nothing  but 
high  grade  flour,  a  large  and  substantial  trade  has  been 
built  up  throughout  this  section  of  the  Territory.  An  average 
capital  of  $15,000  is  invested  in  the  business  and  three  skilled 
and  experienced  hands  are  given  constant  employment  in  the 
various  departments. 

Wheat  is  brought  to  this  mill  from  sections  within  a  radius 
of  one  hundred  miles  from  the  city.  It  has  a  capacity  of  fifty 
barrels  of  flour  per  day  and  five  stands  have  been  put  in,  making 
it  altogether  the  most  extensive  (louring  mill  in  Utah  county. 
The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  John  K.  Booth, 
John  W.  Hoover  and  John  W.  Hoover,  Jr.  Mr.  Hoover  super- 
intends operations  at  the  mill  and  he  is  a  thorough  and  prac- 
tical miller  and  perfectly  familiar  with  all  phases  of  this  branch 


I.SIOH  HOI.I.H;  H.UI  i:  MM. i.-. 

nf  industry.  Me  wa*  born  at  Bridgeport,  Franklin  county, 
Pennsylvania,  and  is  fifty-seven  year*  of  age.  He  came  to  Utah 
in  1S.M  and  has  been  a  resident  of  t he  Territory  ever  since.  !!•• 
is  a  practical  miller  and  most  of  hi«  active  life  has  been  de- 
voted to  that  business.  He  is  a  a  man  of  sterling  integrity 
and  sound,  judirioux  principles,  and  of  a  sociable  and  generiniH 
nature,  and  withal  a  progressive  and  public  spirit. •, I  citizen. 
Mr.  Miller  came  over  the  plains  with  an  ox  team  on  hix  way  to 
this  country,  and  his  life  has  been  marked  by  vivid  and  inter- 
••«ting  incidents  and  experience*  of  pioneer  day*,  lie  mar- 
n.il  in  1'lali,  and  lmtt  twelve  children,  ten  of  which  ore  now 
living  Tlie  ..I  'Im  \V.  Hoover  is  now  associated 

wild  liini  in  biiMiic*-  and  in  also  a  practical  miller.  Ile  was  born 
in  1'tnli  county  mid  JH  thirty-four  yearn  of  age.  Mo  received  hi* 
early  «*d  ii.  at  i.  in  in  the  HC|IOO|R  of  HUH  city  and  has  since  been 
engaged  in  the  flouring  mill  business.  He  is  a  bright  young 
man  of  keen  business  ability  and  attends  strictly  to  the  inter- 
ests of  the  growing  enterprise,  in  which  he  in  a  partner.  Ile  ix 
a  man  of  brond  and  liberal  view*  and  progressive  ideas,  and 
takes  an  active  part  in  the  political  and  social  affair*  of  the 
community. 


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JOHN  E.  BOOTH. 

This  is  true  the  world  over  and  especially  in  our  western 
country,  where  resources  are  apparently  unlimited  and  where 
development  is  going  on  with  such  wonderful  rapidity.  Utah 
now  seems  to  be  in  the  ascendency  as  an  advancing  and  pro- 
gressive section,  and  there  is  probably  no  center  of  population 
looking  more  bright,  or  that  promises  greater  achievements  for 
the  future  than  the  City  of  Provo.  Its  present  importance  and 
essential  bearing  in  the  general  advancement  of  the  Territory 
is  due  to  the  thorough-going  and  enterprising  class  of  men  that 
control  its  business  interests  aud  municipal  affairs. 

Included  among  this  class  of  citizens  and  one  that  has 
the  welfare  of  the  city  at  heart,  will  be  found  Mr.  John  E. 
Booth,  now  mayor  of  Provo.  Mr.  Booth  has  had  a  remark- 
ably eventful  and  successful  career. 

Probably  no  citizen  of  Provo  to-day  can  look  back  to  passed 
struggles  and  ultimate  achievements  with  more  justifiable 
pride  and  satisfaction.  Like  most  men  of  his  stamp,  Mr. 
Booth  gained  the  prominent  position  he  now  sustains  through 
his  own  endeavors  and  untiring  zeal,  supplemented  by  strong, 
inborn  capabilities.  He  began,  a  poor  boy,  with  no  start  in 
life  save  alone  sterling  qualities,  and  has  by  their  persistent 
exercise  gradually  forged  his  way  onward  and  upward,  until 
now  he  is  one  of  the  most  popular  and  wealthy  citizens  of  this 
thriving  and  intelligent  community.  He  was  born  in  England 
forty-four  years  ago.  He  went  to  Salt  Lake  City  in  1857  and 
from  that  city  to  Provo  in  1871,  and  received  his  education  in 
the  University  of  Deeeret.  From  the  time  he  came  to  Provo  he 
has  been  prominently  identified  with  its  commercial  interests 
and  various  municipial  offices  ever  since.  He  was  elected  a 
member  of  the  city  council  in  1875,  and  has  served  almost 
without  cessation  since  that  time,  being  out  but  two  terms 
while  absent  from  the  country,  fie  has  been  a  member  of  the 
Territorial  Legislature  for  two  terms,  one  in  the  House  and  one 
in  the  Council.  He  has  practiced  law  in  this  city  for  a  number 
of  years,  and  during  1880-81  was  Assistant  United  States  dis- 
trict attorney.  He  was  also  Territorial  court  commissioner 
from  1878  to  1882,  and  is  now  mayor  of  the  city,  at  the  game 
time  maintaining  a  large  private  law  practice. 

We  may  say  without  fear  of  contradiction  from  any  source 
that  through  all  his  public  career,  Mr.  Booth  has  acted  with 
honor  and  sincerity,  and  has  exhibited  superior  judgment  and 
executive  ability.  He  has  ever  advocated  and  supported  wise 
and  beneficial  public  policies,  and  has  given  his  aid  and  en- 
couragement to  all  public  spirited  movements  and  projects  of 
an  enterprising  character.  Mr.  Booth  aided  in  the  establish- 
ment of  the  celebrated  woolen  mills  of  Provo.  He  with  others 
established  an  extensive  foundry  and  lumber  yards.  Each  one 
of  these  enterprises  is  a  grand  success  and  is  now  in  a  flour- 
ishing condition.  Besides  those  mentioned  he  is  a  stockholder 
and  director  in  several  other  corporations  of  magnitude  and 
importance. 

Mr.  Booth  has  great  confidence  in  a  brilliant  future  for  this 
city,  and  having  lived  here  for  so  many  years  and  taken  such 
an  active  part  in  the  various  interests,  much  weight  necessarily 
attaches  to  his  opinion. 


HAVERCAMP  &  CLARK. 

The  citizens  of  Provo  and  Utah  county  are  especially 
fortunate  in  having  among  them  the  highly  qualified  and 
thoroughly  experienced  firm  of  Messrs.  Havercamp  &  Clark, 
abstractors  of  titles,  whose  commodious  offices  are  located  in 
the  First  National  Bank  building. 

This  firm  first  opened  their  office  in  Provo  in  June,  1889,  at 
a  time  when  there  was  considerable  activity  in  real  estate  circles, 
and  large  numbers  of  transfers  were  being  made,  and  by  faith- 
ful and  conscientious  work,  it  was  not  long  before  they 
established  a  wide-spread  reputation  among  the  people  of  this 
community,  as  thorough-going,  upright  business  men,  well 
fitted  for  the  special  line  of  enterprise  in  which  they  were 
engaged.  They  issue  deeds  of  conveyance,  examine  titles,  and, 
in  fact,  execute  promptly  and  satisfactorily  every  class  of  work 
that  comes  within  the  province  of  the  abstractor.  Since 
locating  here  their  business  has  constantly  increased  and  ex- 
panded, until  now  they  have  something  over  810,000  invested, 
and  employ  four  skilled  and  experienced  assistants  to  aid  in 
taking  care  of  the  large  amount  of  work  entrusted  to  them. 

The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  Mr.  George  Haver- 
camp  and  Clayton  A.  Clark. 

Mr.  Havercamp  is  but  thirty  years  of  age,  aud  hails  from 
Cincinnati,  Ohio.  His  early  education  was  received  in  the 


schools  of  that  city,  where  he  passed  through  a  thorough 
academic  course  of  instruction.  After  leaving  school  he  entered 
an  abstractor's  office  for  the  purpose  of  acquiring  a  comprehen- 
sive knowledge  of  the  profession.  He  came  to  Salt  Lake  City 
in  1887,  and  removed  to  Provo  the  following  year. 

Mr.  Clayton  A,  Clark  is  a  native  of  Franklin  county,  Ver- 
mont, and  is  twenty-nine  years  of  age.  He  was  educated  in  the 
schools  of  Barre,  Vermont.  He  came  to  Utah,  in  1888  and  has 
been  actively  engaged  in  business  from  that  time  until  the 
present.  He  has  held  the  important  position  of  secretary  of  the 
Territorial  Insane  Asylum  at  Provo,  one  of  the  largest  institu- 
tions of  the  kind  in  the  west.  He  is  v^ell-known  to  the  people 
of  this  community  as  an  honorable,  upright  man  and  a  loyal  and 
sterling  citizen. 

Both  gentlemen  are  enterprising  and  public  spirited  and 
believe  in  aiding  and  encouraging  every  commendable  move- 
ment designed  to  upbuild  and  promote  the  interests  and  welfare 
of  the  City  and  Territory. 

The  firm  effects  loans  for  the  Lombard  Investment  Com- 
pany and  Eastern  capitalists,  and  also  represents  a  number  of 
the  best  insurance  companies  such  as  the  California  and  the 
Continental. 


CHARLES  DEFOREST  MOORE. 

Mr.  Charles  DeForest  Moore,  superintendent  of  the  Sun 
Foundry  and  Machine  Company,  of  Provo,  is  an  able  and  thor- 
oughly practical  man  in  the  important  position  he  occupies  and 
is  well  versed  in  the  special  line  of  enterprise  in  which  he  is 
engaged.  He  has  made  a  deep  study  of  the  subject  in  all  its 
various  aspects,  and  it  may  be  said,  without  fear  of  contradic- 
tion that  he  is  as  proficient  and  well  versed  in  this  department 
of  industry  as  any  man  in  this  part  of  the  country. 

The  great  success  which  has  attended  the  institution,  over 
which  he  presides,  13  due  in  a  large  measure  to  his  thorough 
knowledge  of  the  business  and  the  vigorous  manner  in  which 
it  has  been  prosecuted. 

Mr.  Moore  has  had  an  eventful  career,  and  is  also  a  practical 
civil  engineer,  to  which  profession  much  of  his  life  has  been 
devoted.  Besides  superintending  affairs  at  the  Sun  Foundry 
and  Machine  Company  works,  he  has  been  retained  by  the 
Utah,  Nevada  &  California  railroad,  as  chief  engineer. 

For  thirty-four  years  he  has  followed  this  profession,  and 
he  hae  held  many  important  and  responsible  positions  in  that 
capacity.  Mr.  Moore  traveled  on  horseback  from  Denver, 
Colorado,  to  the  Pacific  coast,  in  the  interests  of  the  Chicago, 
Burlington  &  Quincy  railroad,  locating  a  route  for  the  extension 
of  their  system  to  the  coast. 

Many  other  interesting  incidents  has  occurred  in  Mr. 
Moore's  career  as  a  civil  engineer,  which  we  have  not  space  to 
record  in  these  pages,  but  he  has  filled  many  important  and 
arduous  positions  and  is  well  known  throughout  the  West  as  a 
thorough  and  practical  engineer. 

Mr.  Moore  is  but  forty-one  years  of  age  and  is  a  native  of 
Boston,  Mass.  He  attended  the  Columbia  Institution, 
and  also  the  Dartmouth  College,  where  he  received  his  pro- 
fessional education.  Since  locating  in  Provo  he  has  proved 
himself  an  enterprising  and  public  spirited  citizen,  and  uses 
his  influence  wherever  possible  to  advance  the  city's  interests 
and  increase  it  growth  and  prosperity. 


HOTEL  ROBERTS. 

In  speaking  of  the  progress  aud  advantages  of  Provo  the 
fact  that  her  hotel  accommodations  are  in  perfect  keeping  with 
the  enterprise,  exhibited  in  other  respects,  should  not  be  omitted. 
The  Hotel  Roberts  is  not  only  one  of  the  best  and  most  desira- 
ble houses  in  the  city,  but  is  also  one  of  the  most  popular  and  ex- 
tensively patronized.  First-class  in  its  appointment  and  main- 
taining the  best  of  service  guests  are  invariably  well  pleased 
and  made  to  feel  delightfully  at  home. 

The  sleeping  apartments  are  light  and  airy,commodious  and 
finely  finished  while  the  dining  room,  reception  rooms,  parlors 
etc.,  are  neat  and  inviting  in  appearance,  and  the  tables  are 
supplied  with  the  best  the  markets  afford. 

The  hotel  occupies  a  substantial  three-story  brick  structure 
of  handsome  architectural  design  and  finish  containing  about 
fifty  well  furnished  rooms  and  all  modern  luxuries  such  as 
baths,  electric  call  bells,  steam  heat,  hot  and  cold  water,  etc., 
making  the  hotel  altogether,  a  model  of  its  kind  and  requiring 
the  constant  attendance  of  twelve  experienced  and  capable 


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•Mutants  to  meet  the  demauds  of  the  patronage  which  has 
been  attracted. 

Mr.  L.  Holbrook,  the  able  and  efficient  manager  and  prop- 
rietor, who  thoroughly  understands  the  requirements  of  an 
institution  of  this  character,  sees  to  it  that  they  are  pro- 
vided and  carried  oat  to  the  letter. 

Mr.  Holbrook  has  resided  in  Provo  for  about  two  years,  com- 
ing hither  from  the  City  of  Logan,  where  for  more  than  a  year  he 
had  charge  of  the  Consolidated  Implement  Company's  branch  es- 
tablishment in  that  city.  Since  locating  in  Provo  be  has  interested 
himself  as  an  officer  and  stockholder  in  several  leading  corpora- 
tions and  is  now  vice-president  of  I'rovoCity  Lumber  Company, 
director  in  the  Provo  Commercial  &  Saving  bank,  and  pre- 
sident of  the  Provo  City  Railway  Company,  also  a  real  estate 
owner  in  the  city.  He  is  an  enterprising  go  ahead  business  man 
and  a  public  spirited  citizen  of  great  value  to  Provo. 


A.  A.  NOON. 

The  life  of  A.  A.  Noon  has  been  one  of  many  strange  scenes 
and  circumstances.  He  was  born  in  Middlesex,  England, 
on  the  28th  of  Jane,  1837.  His  father  was  a  professor  of  lan- 
guages in  London,  was  educated  in  Outtenberg,  Germany, 
served  in  the  Prussian  navy  and  finally  settled  in  London, 
where  he  practiced  his  profession. 

A .  A.  Noon  left  London  for  New  Orleans,  when  but  a  boy, 
in  1851  at  the  time  of  the  great  excitement  in  California.  From 
America  he  went  to  Australia  at  the  time  of  the  great  rush  to 
the  gold  fields,  and  with  that  wave  went  to  Ballarat  Beodigo, 
and  other  noted  mining  sections.  There  he  prospected  and 
worked  in  the  mines,  and  was  reasonably  successful.  He  went 
from  Australia  to  India  and  was  at  Calcutta  at  the  time  of  the 


excitement  because  of  the  massacre  of  Delli.  From  India  he 
went  to  England  again,  thence  to  Africa,  where  in  connection 
with  his  brother,  Adolphus  H.  Noon,  he  helped  to  establish 
among  the  first,  the  sugar  enterprise  of  Port  Natal,  and  owned, 
by  rental,  Ispingo  estate,  a  farm  of  one  thousand  acres,  from 
which,  under  their  management,  were  shipped  large  quantities 
of  sugar,  and  placed  the  estate  in  a  position  to  ship  hundreds 
of  tons  per  year,  so  that  it  is  to-day  one  of  the  great  sugar 
estates  of  Natal.  While  in  Natal  he  was  appointed  quarter- 
master of  a  volunteer  company  for  the  protection  of  the  colony 
against  the  savages— Kaffirs.  He  visited  the  Qrequas  soon 
after  they  first  crossed  the  mountains  to  No  Man's  Land,  and 
had  some  business  with  them,  and  by  some  suggestions,  which 
they  acted  upon,  averted  trouble  between  them  and  the  sur- 
rounding tribes  of  savages.  From  this  country  he  emigrated 
to  America,  married  in  Nebraska  to  the  oldest  daughter  of  Henry 
and  Martha  Smith,  who  emigrated  to  this  country  from  Africa. 
He  was  one  of  the  contractors  in  Echo  Canon,  on  the  U.  P. 
railroad,  under  Brigham  Young's  contract,  went  to  Tintic, 
Utah,  in  1870,  at  the  opening  of  that  mining  district  and  assist- 
ed in  laying  off  and  locating,  with  A.  H.  Noon,  the  present  site 
of  Knreka  City.  He  always  took  much  interest  in  the  great 
iron  deposits  in  that  region  and,  with  A.  H.  Noon,  was  among 
the  early  locators  there.  Since  1876  he  became  more  and  more 
interested  in  those  great  iron  deposits  and  by  his  continued 
perseverance  succeeded  in  getting  an  incorporation  organizing 
with  the  leading  men  of  Utah  county,  which  was  accomplished 
September  2,  1884.  These  iron  fields  bid  fnir  to  make  of  Provo 
a  Pittsbnrg,  for  they  are  inexhaustible  and  are  referred  to  in  this 
pamphlet  elsewhere.  Under  his  management  the  first  iron 
plant  was  made  in  Utah  in  commercial  quantities  and  he  took 
the  first  into  market  and  sold  it.  The  enterprise  is  still  under 
his  management,  as  is  the  Utah  Valley  Iron  Mining  and  Man- 
ufacturing Company's  properties. 


LOGAN  CITY. 


Logan,  the  county  seat  of  Cache  county,  is  said  by  those 
who  are  in  a  position  to  speak  intelligently  on  the  subject,  to  be 
one  of  the  most  promising  if  not,  in  fact,  the  most  promising 
city  in  the  Territory.  The  center  of  an  agricultural  region  of 
unsurpassed  fertility  as  also  the  distributing  point,  within  short 
distance  of  mineral  discoveries  of  wonderful  richness, 
possessing  an  inexhaustible  water-power,  improving  and  im- 
proved railway  facilities,  numerous  and  well  sustained  manu- 
factures, together  with  other  aids  essential  to  rapid  and  per- 
manent growth,  the  outlook  for  I.ogan  is  radiant  with  the 
brightest  growth. 

••   i-   a  total  of   54.301  acres  of  land  in  Cache  county 
under  cultivation,     of   this  number  icrei  .in.-   under 

irrigation,  the  water  Tor  such  purpose  being  obtained  in  un- 
limited quantity  from  the  mo-intain  streams  adjacent,  and  the 
system  employed  being  more  thorough  and  effective  than  else- 
where in  I'tah.  Indeed,  as  has  been  said,  no  county  in  tin- 
Territory  possesses  a  wider  range  of  superior  conditions  than 
Cache,  and  no  portion  of  the  Inter- Mountain  region  can  boast 
greater  fertihtx  •  adapt. ihility  for  the  cultivation  of 

products  pci  "liar  to  .1  inild.geni.il  i  Innate.     Not  only  is  I 
the  so'  pphrs  and  the  distributing  point  of  the  neigh 

i  oiintry.  Init  of  the  many  thriving  x  ill.ige-  .md  hamlets 
o|  the  i  "iinlv  itself. 

iiiini-i.il  il  !  rcrentdate.     Si\  months  ago 

"i  the  valley  was  not  altogether 

unsuspected.  Sun  o  tin-  summer  of  |8<>I ,  however,  indications 
have  been  Mich  at  to  conclusively  demonstrate  the  presence  of 
mineral  rcvHirces.valuablcticyond  estimate.  Later  in  the  season, 
.  iMned  chief! v  of  resident*  and  citi/cru  of  Logan 
was  organized  and  purchased  a  number  ol  rl.ums  including  the 
Sundown  and  I..i  I'lat.i.  Work  was  at  once  commenced  .md 
has  since  been  continuously  carried  oh.  Ore  has  been  dis- 


covered in  both  of  the  above  mines  as  also  in  claims  contiguous, 
chiefly  in  the  Sunrise,  North  Star,  Red  Jacket,  Last  Dollar,  Last 
Dime  and  Queen  of  the  Hills  the  assays  from  which  show  a 
paying  average.  Discoveries  have  also  been  made  in  the 
mountains  east  west  aud  north  of  the  La  Plata  mines,  the 
ownership  of  many  of  which  is  vested  in  residents  of  Logan. 
The  ore  found  and  shipped  has  "  panned  out "  so  satisfactorily 
as  to  attract  foreign  capital  and,  in  other  respects,  assures 
Logan  as  a  mining  center  of  conspicuous  importance.  • 

The  present  population  of  Logan  is  stated  at  6,000  ;  and  the 
'•d  valuation  of  property  at  $2,400,000.  The  higlu-t 
quality  of  taste  is  displayed  in  the  laying  out  and  platting  of 
the  city.  The  streets  and  avenues  are  wide  and  straight,  cither 
side  ornamented  with  shade  trees,  and  built  up  with 
residences,  commercial  houses,  public  edifices,  etc.,  presenting 
in  their  entirety  an  ensrmblr  in  the  last  degree  attractive. 
Residences  as  a  rule  are  owned  by  their  occupants.  Th< 
built  according  to  approved  plans,  many  of  them  .surrounded  by 
well-kept  lawns,  planted  with  forest  trees,  and  decorated  with 
beds  of  ilmvef  -.  grateful  to  the  eye  and  distilling  a  most  ex- 
quisite Ir.i/r.uii  e.  The  business  edifice-,  a  numl>vr  of  which 
Seen  erected  within  the  past  year,  arc  notable  for  their 
hc.uity  of  design  and  the  durability  of  materials  employed  in 
their  construction.  Among  the  structures  lately  added  to  the 
number  arc  the  Thatcher  Urns,  hank  building  and  opera  house, 
a  hanil-oiuc  three  story  edifice  linilt  of  brick  and  stone,  the 
Murdoch  store  and  office  building,  the  Campbell  \  Morns 
bl-ii  k.  the  I'mon  Depot,  the  Agricultural  College  building,  the 
ml  M.ichine  company's  block,  two  saw 

and    planing    mills,   a    district    school     building    and    many 
ticcs.    A  large  number  of  buildings  will  be  erected  in  the 
spring  of  180.2,  embracing,  among  others,  a  bank  building  to  be 
put  up  for  the  accommodation  of  Ogden  capitalists. 


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It  is  no  exaggeration  to 
say  that  Logan  is  the  "  Ath- 
ens "  of  the  Territory.  The 
public  school  system  is  be- 
yond criticism,  while  the 
private  institutions  of  learn- 
ing are  numerous  and  of  the 
highest  order  of  merit — 
specially  so  is  the  Agricul- 
tural College,  a  Territorial 
institution,  deriving  its  sup- 
port in  part  from  the  general 
government.  In  addition  to 
a  wide  range  of  study  adap- 
tive to  academies  and  col- 
leges, thorough  instruction 
is  given  in  the  science  of 
agriculture  and  horticulture. 
Mechanical  training  is  made 
a  feature,  and  a  workshop 
fully  equipped  are  among 
the  auxiliaries  provided. 
The  institution  contains  a 
museum,  library,  laboratory 
and  other  adjuncts,  besides 
the  government  experiment 
station.  The  matriculants 
number  275,  in  regular  at- 
tendance. The  Brigham 
Young  College,  named  after 
the  founder,  by  whom  it  was 
most  liberally  endowed,  is 
equally  prominent.  It  is 
open  to  the  admission  of 
students  of  both  sexes,  and 
the  curriculum  is  limited 
to  the  higher  branches,  sup- 
plemented by  a  course  of  in- 
struction in  theology  as  un- 
derstood by  the  church  of 
Latter  Day  Saints.  The 
regular  course  of  study  ex- 


COUBT  HOUSE. 
AGRICULTURAL  COLLEGE. 


BHIOHAM  YOUNG  COLLEGE. 
U.  P.  DEPOT. 

tends  through  four  years,  and  the  instruction  given  is  thorough. 
Two  hundred  and  fifty  students  are  at  present  in  attendance. 

The  city  government  is  entrusted  to  men,  many  of  whom 
have  been  tried  in  high  offices  and  critical  enterprises  and  been 
found  faithful  in  all.  A  new  water  system  will  be  put  in  opera- 
tion before  the  summer  of  1892,  as  most  likely  will  a  street  rail- 
way and  additional  facilities  to  the  electric  plants  now 
employed  for  lighting  the  streets,  buildings  and  residences. 

There  are  two  banking  houses  in  the  city  carrying  abundant 
capital,  doing  a  large  business,  and  exercising  a  wide-spread 
influence  ;  the  dissemination  of  news  is  well  provided  for,  and  the 
investments  made  in  commercial  and  miscellaneous  industries 
represents  hundreds  of  thousands  of  dollars. 

The  hotels  of  the  city  enjoy  an  extended  reputation  for  the 
perfection  of  their  equipments  and  appointments,  while  the 
accommodations  and  service  are  fully  up  to  the  most  exacting 
requirements.  The  Thatcher  opera  house,  said  by  connoisseurs 
to  oe  "one  of  the  finest"  will  accommodate  an  audience  of 
nearly  one  thousand,  and  is  in  constant  requisition  by  com- 
panies and  combinations  of  superior  order. 

There  are  between  fifty  and  sixty  manufacturing  establish- 
ments and  almost  an  equal  number  of  those  of  a  lesser  grade, 
besides  depots  for  the  sale  of  products  of  a  mechanical  and 
general  character,  manufactured  elsewhere.  The  lines 
domiciled  in  Logan,  include  lumber,  flour,  lime,  brooms,  beer 
and  ale,  sash,  doors  and  blinds,  brick,  iron  and  machine 
foundries,  furniture  cheese  and  butter,  soda-water,  hose,  book 
binderies,  plumbing  and  carding  machine  establishments,  etc., 
etc.,  producing  a  total  output  annually  of  phenomenal  propor- 
tions, and  meeting  the  demands  of  a  trade  in  all  parts  of  Utah 
and  the  Territory  adjoining. 

Those  who  have  been  prominent  in  their  contributions  to 
enhance  the  value  of  Logan  as  a  commercial,  financial  and 
productive  center,  declare  that  there  is  abundant  room  for 
investment,  and  those  who  will  make  the  venture  will  be  met 
by  a  hospitable  welcome  and  the  assistance  experience  and 
capital  everywhere  commands. 


t/XJAN  TEMPLK. 


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shop.  The  second  floor  is  set  apart  for 
offices,  and  as  the  building  is  provided  with 
steam  heat,  electric  lights  and  the  other 
modern  improvements,  it  is  the  most  desir- 
able office  building  in  Logan.  The  entire 
third  Hoor  is  used  for  a  music  hall,  fitted  up 
in  elegant  style,  and  efficiently  provides  a 
place  for  lectures,  entertainments,  etc.,  that 
take  place  in  the  city.  The  building  has  a 
costly  and  substantial  appearance  through- 
out. Mr.  M unlock  is  decidedly  enterprising 
and  public  spirited  in  all  be  undertakes.  He 
is  a  man  of  progressive  ideas  and  liberal 
business  methods  and  highly  respected  and 
esteemed  by  the  people  of  this  community. 


J.  R.  KDWARDH'  RESIDENCE. 
J.  R.  EDWARDS. 

Among  the  long  time  residents  of  this  city  will  be  found 
Mr.  J.  R.  Kdwards.  who  first  came  to  Utah  in  1851.  Mr.  Ed- 
wards was  born  in  Pennsylvania  and  is  forty-two  years  of  age. 
He  remained  a  resident  of  his  native  state  until  his  parents 
removed  to  Utah.  Upon  reaching  the  Territory,  the  family 
located  at  Smithfield,  following  the  agricultural  industry. 
Here  Mr.  Kdwards  continued  until  KV.t  when  he  came  to 
Logan  where  all  of  his  active  business  undertakings  have  since 
transpired.  For  years  back  he  has  been  interested  more  or  less 
in  the  mining  pursuit  of  the  West  and  now  stands  at  the  head  of 
several  companies  that  own  and  control  some  of  the  best  and 
most  promising  mining  property  in  this  section.  Mr.  Edwards 
is  also  senior  member  of  the  firm  of  Edwards,  Evans  .v  !•'..  I 
wards,  which  conducts  an  extensive  brick  establishment  in 
this  city.  The  enterprise  waa  first  established  in  the  spring  of 
ivil.  and  has  already  built  up  a  large  and  substantial  busi- 
ness. The  premises  consist  of  a  complete  plant  for  the  manu- 
facture of  brick  on  an  extensive  scale,  including  every 
appliance  and  facility  of  value  in  an  enterprise  of  this  character. 
The  company  also  control  Kit)  acres  of  land  from  which  the 
Decenary  material  is  obtained.  Over  $3000  is  invested  in  the 
business  and  eighteen  hands  are  given  constant  employment. 
The  daily  capacity  is  Oi.OOO  brick,  which  finds  a  ready  market  all 
throughout  < 'ache  county  and  Southern  Idaho. 

Besides  his  regular  business  and  mining  investments,  Mr. 
Edwards  owns  considerable  valuable  real  estate  in  Logan, 
among  which  are  two  store  buildings  in  the  heart  of  the  city. 
Hi*  residence  is  one  of  the  handsomest  in  Logan,  and  is  a  veri- 
table beauty  in  finish  and  design.  At  a  citizen  Mr.  Edwards  is 
decidedly  public  spirited  and  lends  substantial  encouragement 
to  all  progressive  movements  for  the  benefit  of  Logan. 


ROBERT    MURDOCH. 

M  r.  Mnrdock  came  to  Logan  in  1 WVJ.  I  le  is  a  nativeof  Dundee, 
Scotland,  and  is  thirty -eight  yean  of  age.  He  removed  to 
America  *ith  his  parents  when  seven  yean  of  age  and  first  located 
in  Salt  Lake  <  'ity.  Me  remained  there  for  two  years  when  the 
family  moved  to  Farmington,  bis  father  building  the  first  rook 
bouse  ever  erected  in  llmt  city.  After  remaining  there  f»r  a 
time  be  came  to  Logan,  where  all  his  interests  and  business 
movements  have  since  taken  place.  Mr.  M  unlock  was  for 
many  years  a  soeoessfnl  stock  raiser  which  pursuit  he  followed 
till  a  few  years  ago.  Following  this  he  settled  in  Logan  and 
in  1890  erected  the  handsome  three  story  brick  and  stone  build- 
ing, now  known  as  the  M  unlock  blook.  It  is  by  far  the  most 
magnificent  ami  substantial  store  and  office  structure  in 
Logan  to-day.  The  building  is  four  stories  high  with  base- 
ment The  ground  floor  is  occupied  by  two  spacious  store 
rooms,  and  the  basement  contains  a  restaurant  and  barber 


LOGAN  HOUSE. 

The  Logan  House,  conducted  by  J.  H. 
Ilium-hard,  is  the  most  desirable  hotel  in  the 
city  of  Logan,  and  decidedly  the  most  pop- 
ular with  commercial  men  and  theatrical 
companies.  Its  equipment  is  good  and  an 
excellent  bill  of  fare  is  provided.  The  build- 
ing is  a  substantial  three-story  structure 
about  50x70  feet  in  dimensions  and  contains 
some  fifty  light,  airy  and  well  furnished  sleep- 
jog  apartments.  The  dining  room  is  cozy  and 
inviting.  Skilled  and  experienced  cooks  and 
waiters  are  employed  and  the  service  throughout  is  admir- 
able. Mr.  Blanchard  has  conducted  the  hotel  ever  since  it 
was  first  opened  and  by  maintaining  his  hotel  in  keeping  with 
the  requirements  of  a  high  class  public  hostelry,  has  suc- 
ceed in  establishing  a  good  reputation  for  it.  \Vheu  but  ten 


Ml  l;i><><  K  Hl.ocK. 

years  of  age  he  came  West  with  his  parents,  and  lived  in 
different  localities  of  the  Middle  Stated  until  September.  1H61, 
when  be  moved  to  Utah,  locating  in  Logan  in  18.V.I.  II. 
now  sixty-two  years  of  age,  and  has  by  energy  and  thrift  suc- 
ceeded tn  accumulating  considerable  means.  He  owns  the 
hotel  premises  and  a  large  amount  of  other  real  estate  in  the 
i -it j .  valued  at  something  over  140,000.  As  a  citizen  he  takes  a 
deep  interest  in  the  growth  and  progress  of  Logan. 


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HON.  J.  Z.  STEWART. 

Judge  J.  Z.  Stewart,  the  subject  of  our 
sketch,  is  a  native  of  Illinois,  and  is  forty-seven 
years  of  age.  He  came  to  Utah  in  1852  and 
located  in  Salt  Lake  county.  His  early  educa- 
tion was  acquired  in  the  schools  of  that  county, 
including  two  years  at  the  University  of  Des- 
eret.  Since  coming  here  in  1880  he  has  held 
prominent  positions.  He  was  president  of  the 
Brigham  Young  College  for  a  number  of  years, 
and  for  five  years  held  the  important  position 
of  probate  judge  of  Cache  county.  He  served 
in  this  latter  capacity  ably  and  satisfactorily. 
Judge  Stewart  was  also  a  member  of  the  city 
council  for  six  years  and  by  his  vote  and  in- 
fluence has  aided  and  encouraged  all  public 
policies  that  his  superior  judgment  determined 
to  be  right  and  to  the  best  interests  of  the  city. 
There  is  probably  no  man  in  Logan  to-day  do- 
ing more  for  the  material  prosperity  and  growth 
of  the  city  than  Judge  Stewart.  He  has  been 
instrumental  in  organizing  several  enterprising 
corporations  devoted  to  the  development  of  the 
resources  of  this  section.  He  is  now  president 
of  the  First  National  Bank  of  Logan,  president 
of  the  Cache  Valley  Mining  Company,  vice- 
president  of  the  Rich  Cache  Valley  Mining 
Company,  and  cashier  of  the  Mineral  Point 
Mining  Company,  all  leading  corporations  of 
this  city. 

Judge  Stewart  has  great  faith  in  the  future 
of  Logan  and  believes  it  is  destined  to  expand 
at  no  distant  day  into  an  important  business 
center.  The  mining  companies  in  which  Judge 
Stewart  is  interested  own  and  control  some  of 
the  best  mining  property  in  the  Territory  and 
their  active  development  is  now  going  on.  The 
property  is  located  but  a  short  distance  from 
Logan.  When  the  mines  are  in  vigorous  oper- 
ation, great  benefit  will  accrue  to  Logan.  As  a 
citizen  Judge  Stewart  is  loyal  and  sterling 
and  willingly  aids  and  supports  such  public- 
spirited  movements  as  he  believes  to  be  to  the 
general  welfare  and  prosperity  of  the  city  and 
Territory. 


HON.  J.  Z.  STEWART. 


THATCHER  BROS.  BANKING  CO. 

Thatcher  Bros.'  banking  house  of  Logan,  is  an  institution 
which  from  its  very  inception  has  exercised  a  wholesome  and 
beneficial  influence  over  the  material  prosperity  of  Cache 


THATCHKR  J3RO8.  BANK  AND  OPERA  HOUSE. 


county.  It  has  ever  aided  and  supported  such  projects  and 
public  spirited  enterprises  as  gave  promise  of  success  and  the 
advancement  of  Logan's  interests  in  point  of  wealth,  popula- 
tion and  intelligence.  The  officers  and  directors  are  all  men 
of  the  highest  business  qualifications,  and  able  financiers. 

The  bank  is  now  regarded  as  one  of  the 
most  solid  and  ably  managed  in  the  Terri- 
tory. It  was  founded  in  January,  1883,  and 
incorporated  in  December,  1888,  with  a  cap- 
ital stock  of  *100,000.  In  July,  1890,  the 
capital  stock  was  increased  to  $150,000,  with 
surplus  of  818,000.  The  handsome  build- 
ing in  which  their  banking  rooms  are  now 
located,  was  erected  by  the  company  in  1889 
at  a  cost  of  850.0CO.  The  building  is  a  sub- 
stantial three-story  brick  structure.  The 
ground  floor  contains  two  large  stores,  be- 
sides the  spacious  banking  rooms.  The 
Logan  Opera  House,  which  is  one  of  the 
finest  in  the  Territory,  occupies  the  upper 
portion  of  the  building.  The  interior  of  the 
banking  room  is  richly  and  costly  decorated, 
and  equipped  with  a  special  view  to  the 
rapid  transaction  of  business. 

The  officers  and  directors  of  the  company 
are  as  follows:  George  W.  Thatcher,  presi- 
dent ;  L.  S.  Hills,  vice-president ;  H.  B. 
Hatch,  cashier;  directors:  Moses  Thatcher, 
James  Sharp,  W.  W.  Riter,  George  Romney, 
David  II.  Peery,  James  Mack,  Wm.  D.  Hen- 
dricks,  L.  R.  Martineau,  H.  E.  Hatch,  all 
gentlemen  of  the  highest  standing  among 
the  business  men  of  the  Territory.  A  gen- 
eral banking  business  is  conducted,  receives 
deposits,  discounts,  notes,  loans  money  on 
first-clasB  aecurity,  issues  letters  of  credit 


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and  correeponda  with  the  leading  banks  of  the  country.  Mr. 
George  W.  Thatcher,  the  president,  has  been  for  many  years 
closely  identified  with  the  business  interests  of  Logan,  and 
he  together  with  his  brother,  Moses  Thatcher,  have  been  in- 
strumental in  fonnding  and  maintaining  more  commercial  and 
industrial  enterprises,  contributing  to  the  growth  and  advance- 
inut  of  Logan,  than  any  other  residents  of  Cache  county. 

Mr.  Thatcher  is  now  president  of  the  Sundown  >t  La  Plata 
Mining  Company,  president  of  the  Thatcher  Milling  and  Ele- 
vator Company,  president  of  the  board  of  trustees  of  the 
Brigham  Young  College,  president  of  the  Logan  Light  and 
Power  Company,  and  president  of  the  Bevans  Mining 
Company,  besides  being  interested  as  stockholder  and  director 
in  other  corporations  and  enterprises  of  magnitude  and  impor- 
tance. 

Mr.  H.  E.  Hatch,  the 
cashier,  is  an  able  and 
efficient  man  in  that 
capacity.  He  is  a  thor- 
ough financier,  and  in 
his  hands  the  affairs  of 
the  bank  are  subserved 
faithfully  and  satisfac- 
torily. 


candle  business  at  different  points  in  the  East  until  1807  when 
he  returned  to  Utah  and  at  once  located  at  Logan.  Having 
previously  acquired  a  knowledge  of  the  jewelry  business  'he 
opened  an  enterprise  of  that  character  in  this  city,  and  has 
continued  with  signal  success  ever  since.  For  a  number  of 
years  he  held  the  position  of  city  recorder,  and  has  also  been 
alderman  for  a  term  of  years.  He  has  by  thrift  and  enter- 
prise accumulated  considerable  means  and  now  owns  valuable 
real  estate  in  this  city.  He  is  a  stockholder  and  director  in  the 
Logan  Light  &  Power  &  Heating  Company,  stockholder  in  the 
H.  O.  Building  Manufacturing  Company;  stockholder  in  Jour- 
nal Publishing  Company;  stockholder  in  Irriijtiiiim  .\ije,  and 
a  number  of  other  leading  enterprises,  devoted  to  the  building 
up  and  advancement  of  the  Territory.  Mr.  Garden's  honorable 
business  methods  and  sterling  qualities  as  a  citizen  have  won 

for  him  the  respect  and 
good  will  of  all  who 
know  him. 


THO8.  B.  CARDON. 

Mr.  Thomas  B.  Car- 
don's establishment,  lo- 
cated in  the  heart  of  the 
business  portion  of  the 
city  of  Logan,  is  with- 
out doubt  the  largest 
and  most  extensive  of 
its  kind  in  Cache 
county.  Mr.  Cardon's 
handsome  new  three- 
story  brick  building  is 
divided  into  two  dis- 
tinct departments,  one 
carrying  a  large  and 
comprehensive  stock  of 
jewelry,  and  the  other 
an  extensive  and  varied 
line  of  furnitnre.carpeta, 
wall  paper,  etc.  Mr.Car- 
don  conducts  both  en- 
terprises, and  is  the 
leading  dealer  of  the 
city  in  these  respective 
branches  of  business. 
A  complete  stock  of 
watches,  clocks,  jewel- 
ry, silverware,  precious 
stones,  etc.,  is  always 
kept  on  hand  and  skill- 
ed and  experienced  as- 
sistants are  employe.!  in 
the  manufacture  and 
repairing  of  all  work 
entrusted  to  him.  In 
the  furniture  and  carpet 
department  all  classes 
of  good*  usually  found 
at  first-class  establiab- 
iiii-iitH  of  tliiM  kind  are  carried,  and  patrons  are  able  to  make 
as  satisfactory  selections  an  could  l>e  obtained  in  the  larger 
cities  of  the  Territory.  Mr.  Cardan  has  about  *  :«X).(H>  invested 
in  his  store  and  transacts  over  960,000  worth  of  business  an- 
nually. Thirteen  salesmen  are  given  constant  employment  in 
the  various  departments  and  his  trade  extends  throughout 
('ache  county  and  reaches  into  Southern  Mulm  nml  Wyoming. 
Mr.  Cardnn's  business  bl<x-k,  winch  is  one  of  the  best  in  Logan, 
was  erected  at  a  cost  of  1 15,000.  It  is  located  directly  opposite 
the  Taberoscle  on  the  main  business  thoroughfare,  and  is  alto- 
gether a  marked  ac<|lllMltii.ii  t'i  tln-i'ity 

Mr.  ('union  is  a  native  of  Piedmont,  Italy,  and  is  forty 
nine  years  of  age.  HP  pmigrated  to  this  country  with  his 
parents  when  but  ten  years  old,  and  came  direct  to  Ogdon  <  ity 
whore  he  remained  from  1864  until  IV.*.  and  then  returned  to 
tli»  Kastern  states.  He  served  in  the  late  war  of  the  rebellion 
for  four  and  a  half  years,  after  which  he  engaged  in  the 


THOMAS  B.  ('AKIH)N. 


FIRST  NATIONAL 

BANK  OF 

LOGAN. 

The  First  National 
Bank  of  this  city  was 
tirst  opened  for  busi- 
ness on  January  4th, 
1892,  with  the  following 
well-known  and  highly 
esteemed  business  men 
of  this  Territory,  as  offi- 
ceraand  directors:  J.  '/.. 
Stewart,  president;  .las. 
(Jaayle.  vice-president; 
Geo.  A.  Pen-mil,  cash- 
ier; Allan  M.  Fleming, 
assistant  cashier.  Direc- 
tors: John  H.  Davis.  L. 
W.  Snow,  W.  S.  McCor- 
mick,  G.  Lombard  and 
'.('.  Ooodwin. 

With  such  a  list  of 
highly  qualified  and 
generally  recognized 
and  able  financiers.  (In- 
substantial character 
and  sound  condition  of 
this  new  banking  insti- 
tution, is  conclusively 
established  and  from  its 
very  inception  sprang 
into  popular  favor,  mil 
has  since  met  with  uni- 
form success  and  pros- 
perity. This  is  a  marked 
indication  of  the  present 
flourishing  condition  of 
l.i 'tun  inn!  tin-  general 
thrift  and  go-ahead  dis- 
position of  its  citizens. 
The  bank  has  a  capital 
stock  of  $60,000.  A  gen 
eral  banking  business 

is  conducted,  notes  are  discounted,  collections  made,  deposits 
received,  letters  of  credit  issued  and  corresponds  with  the  lead- 
ing banks  of  the  country. 

The  First  National  Bank  of  Logan,  is  probably  as  well  man- 
aged as  any  other  bank  of  the  Territory.  The  banking  rooms 
are  elegantly  fitted  up  and  richly  and  ooetly  furnished.  I 
convenience  and  facility  of  value  in  an  institution  of  this  char- 
acter has  been  provided,  and  it  is  altogether  one  of  the  most 
popular  and  desirable  hanks  of  the  city. 

Mr.  J.  /.  Stewart,  the  president,  has  been  for  years,  one  of 
the  prominent  and  active  business  men  of  Logan.  Mr.  Geo.  A. 
Pereival,  the  cashier,  is  an  able  and  efficient  man  in  tbat  capacity. 
He  is  genial  and  courteous,  and  exercises  great  care  and  pre- 
cision in  all  transactions  and  methods. 


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RICH,  RICH  &  WARRUM. 

The  activity  and  enterprise  of  any  growing  center  of  popu- 
lation is  perhaps  as  clearly  indicated  in  the  class  of  professional 
men  who  are  looking  after  its  legal  interests,  as  in  any  other 
respect,  and  it  is  with  pleasure  that  we  are  able  to  include 
among  our  biographical  sketches  of  prominent  citizens  of  Logan, 


HON,  H.  C.  C.  RICH. 

several  members  of  the  legal  fraternity  who  are'not  only  wide- 
awake to  the  best  interests  of  the  city,  but  are  ^classed  among 
the  leading  attorneys  of  the  Territory.  The  well-known  law 
firm  of  Rich,  Kich  &  Warrum  is  not  only  regarded  as  the 
foremost  firm  practicing  law  in  Cook  County  to-day,  but  its 
individual  members  are  able  and  highly  qualified  gentlemen 


. 


GEO.  Q.  KICH,  Att'y. 

well  versed  in  all  the  details  of  their  profession.  The  co-partner- 
ship was  first  established  some  two  years  ago  under  the  firm 
name  of  Rich  &  Rich,  and  in  June,  1891,  was  re-organized  under 
its  present  title  Rich,  Rich  &  Warrum,  sinoe  which  time  they 
hare  met  with  uniform  success,  and  built  up  a  large  and  grow- 
ing law  practice.  They  are  now  attorneys  for  some  of  the  lead- 
in?  corporations  of  this  oity,  among  whinh  wa  miy  nvvition  the 


following,  Thatcher  Bros.  Banking  Co.,  Logan  Branch  Consoli- 
dated Implement  Co.,  Logan  Branch.Studabaker  Bros.'  establish- 
ment and  also  Sidney  Stevens  Carriage  and  Implement  house. 
They  have  been  retained  as  counsel  in  many  important  cases  in 
all  of  which  they  have  acquitted  themselves  with  great  credit, 
and  built  up  a  well-deserved  reputation  for  painstaking  efforts 
and  a  conscientious  subservance  of  their  clients  interests.  Aside 
from  their  extensive  law  practice  a  general  real  estate  and  loan 
business  is  conducted,  and  the  firm  is  prepared  to  place  loans 
on  mostly  any  amount  on  first-class  security.  Mr.  Geo.  Q,  Rich 
was  born  at  Bear  Lake  county,  Idaho,  and  is  twenty-three  years  of 
age.  His  early  education  was  acquired  in  the  district  schools 
of  his  native  county,  and  later  he  attended  the  Brigham  Young 
Academy  at  Provo.  He  continued  here  for  a  time  and  then 
entered  the  Deseret  University  at  Salt  Lake  City  to  complete 
his  general  education.  While  attending  this  latter  institution, 
he  decided  to  follow  the  legal  profession  and  thereupon  went 
East  to  the  University  of  Michigan  at  Ann  Arbor,  and  took  a 
thorough  law  course.  He  graduated  in  the  class  of  1890  and 
immediately  returned  to  Logan  and  began  to  practice.  Since 
locating  in  this  city  Mr.  Rich  has  exhibited  marked  ability  as  a 
lawyer,  and  his  familarity  with  the  law  and  keen  perception  of 
exigencies  of  a  case  have  brought  him  the  respect  and  good  will 
of  the  judiciary  and  all  fellow  counselors.  Admitted  to  Supreme 
Court  of  Michigan  1890,  Supreme  Courts,  Utah  and  Idaho,  1891. 
Taught  school  three  years,  prior  to  going  East,  one  year  in  Utah, 
two  years  in  Idaho.  Mr.  Heber  C.  C.  Rich  is  also  a  native  of 
Idaho  and  is  twenty-eight  years  of  age.  He  attended  the  Brigham 


NOBLE  WORBUM,  Jr.,  Atfy. 

Young  Academy  at  Prpvo  for  two  years  and  at  the  age  of 
twenty-three  began  reading  law  in  the  office  of  Captain  Ransford 
Smith  at  Ogden.  He  applied  himself  diligently  to  his  studies 
for  two  years,  and  then  came  to  Logan  and  formed  a  law 
partnership  with  his  brother  Geo.  Q.  Rich.  Mr.  Heber  Rich  is 
now  city  attorney  for  Logan,  and  is  a  highly  qualified  attorney, 
careful  and  methodical  in  his  work,  and  has  contributed  very 
materially  toward  the  success  of  the  firm.  Mr.  Noble  Warrum, 
jr,  is  also  a  man  of  high  legal  talents  and  attainments.  He  was 
born  at  Greenfield,  Indiana,  and  is  twenty-seven  years  of  ago. 
He  was  educated  at  the  Depanw  University  and  then  entered 
the  law-school  at  Ann  Arbor.  Mr.  Warrum  in  the  class  of  '89 
returned  to  his  native  city  and  practiced  for  one  year.  He  was 
first  admitted  to  practice  before  the  bar  of  the  Supreme  Court 
of  Utah,  and  then  traveled  extensively  as  a  result  of  which  he 
decided  to  locate  in  Utah  and  was  admitted  to  practice  in  the 
Supreme  Court  of  Utah  in  April,  1891.  Soon  after  he  entered 
the  la  w  firm  of  Rich  &  Rich  at  Logan  as  an  equal  partner,  and  has 
since  been  actively  devoted  to  the  interests  of  the  concern.  As 
citizens  they  are  all  public  spirited,  loyal  and  enterprising  and 
aid  and  encourage  all  progressive  movements  designed  to  upbuild 
the  city  and  promote  its  general  welfare.  Mr.  Warrum  takes  a 
lively  interest  in  politics  and  assisted  in  the  organization  of  the 
Democratic  party  in  Cache  and  Rich  counties,  is  a  member  of 
Democratic  Territorial  Central  Committee,  vice-president  of 
County  Central  and  member  of  County  Executive  Committees 


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ALBERT  LANG. 

The  photographic  gallery  of  Albert  Lang  is  equipped  with 
all  devices  and  appliances  of  value  in  an  institution  of  this 
character  and  the  uniform  excellence  of  all  work  eutrnsted  to 
him,  has  established  a  well  deserved  reputation  in  this  section 
of  the  country.  Ae  an  illustration  of  the  character  of  the 
work  turned  out  at  Mr.  Lang's  gallery  we  may  mention  that 
the  photos  from  which  the  views  of  Logan  in  this  work  were 
made  were  taken  by  Mr.  Lang.  In  addition  to  his  photograph 


business,  a  general  line  of  picture  frames,  wall  paper,  glass. 
etc.  is  carried,  and  customers  can  be  supplied  promptly. 
Mr.  I.ang  is  a  native  of  Bavaria,  South  Germany,  and  is 
forty-one  years  of  age.  He  came  to  this  country  in  October, 
1871,  and  first  located  at  Chicago  shortly  after  the  great  fire 
which  almost  wholly  destroyed  the  buttiness  portion  of  the 
city.  Mr.  Lang  came  to  Utah  in  1881,  and  first  located  at  Salt 
Lake  City.  After  remaining  there  a  short  time  he  came  to 
Logan,  and  has  been  an  active  and  enterprising  business  man 
of  this  city  ever  since. 


BRIGHAM  CITY. 


The  apostrophy  of  Oliver  Goldsmith  to  "Sweet  Auburn, 
lovliest  village  of  the  plain,"  is  recalled  by  visitors  to  Brigham 
city  '  the  county  seat  of  Box-Elder  county,  one  of  the  most 
populous  and  otherwise  flourishing  counties  in  the  Territory, 
has  already  acquired  the  name  "Beautiful,"  by  which  name  it 
is  known  from  the  pine  clad  hills  of  Maine,  to  the  orange 


A.  II.  8NOWB  BKHIDKNCK. 

grove*  of  the  South;  and  from  the  boi-.U-n.M-  Allaniii  to  the 
blue  waters  of  that  tide  whi<  li  Mows  outward  from  the  (inldrn 
(iate  to  the  I'.K  iln  .  Nestling  <  lo-r  up  to  the  loftiest  peaks  of 
the  great  Wa-ati  h  range- .  whi«  h  at  this  point,  pn --i  UN  an  ex- 
ceedingly nigged,  yet  pi<  tiiresijiic  outline,  the  '  itv  CM  ciipics  ;i 
low  mesa,  commanding  a  inagniti<  cut  view  of  the  (ire.it  S.ili 
Lake  valley,  with  its  wealth  of  verdure  for  .1  ilistam  e  of  many 
miles,  while  in  opposite  direction*  are  scenes  ,,f  natural  beauty 
that  charm  the  eye  and  captivate  the  senses.  The  city  is  hand- 


somely laid  out,  and  the  improvements  completed,  more  espe- 
cially in  the  residence  portions,  are  in  harmony  with  the  most 
exacting  requirements  of  the  modem  school,  exhibiting  exqui- 
site taste  in  their  designs  and  refinement  in  their  location, 
decoration  and  ornamentations,  artistic  and  exceptional.  The 
public  buildings  and  "marls  <if  trade  are  substantial  and  at- 
tractive, while  the  avenues  and  promenades  shaded  by  a  pro- 
fuse £  rowth  of  forest  trees,  present  a  scene  inviting  and  re- 
freshing. 


£ 
j 

/ 
M 


Box-Kldci  (  otinty  is  without  a  rival  for  purposes  of  farming 
and  stix  k  raising.      Nature  is  prolific   of  her  gifts  on  c\ei\  side. 
Immigration  h.is  been  introdin  cd  and  in   addition  to  the  I  cm 
tory,  in.  hnling  within  its  ,  of  <  ountrv 

to  be  iMiibi.ii  c<l  b\  its  extension,  will  be  brought  under  i  nlma- 
tion.  and  not  only  build  up  the  immediate  vn  imtx.  but  extend 
the  influence  and  enhance  the  value  of  Itrigham  i'it\ 
1 1. 11  Ic  i  enter.  <  '.rams  ;mcl  fruits  of  <  v  et\  >\i--<  «  plum  .111  indigc- 
to  the  soil,  and  the  prospei  ts  for  an  eailx  development 
of  the  mining  resource- ..I  I'.nx  I- Idi-r  lounu  .ne  miouiaging 
in  the  last  degree.  The  discovery  recently  of  mh  iimni.il 
deposits  has  served  to  emphasize  the  confidence  felt  in  the 


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city's  future,  and  the 
working  of  mines  will 
be  energetically  car- 
ried forward.  Gas 
wells,  the  discovery 
of  which  was  made 
about  three  years 
ago,  are  in  successful 
operation,  and  the 
product  is  now  used 
for  purposes  of  il- 
lumination and  fuel, 
with  the  most  grati- 
fying success.  Sur- 
rounded by  such 
aids,  peopled  by  a 
rustling,  pushing,  ac- 
tive population,  the 
possibilities  of  Brig- 
ham  City,  all  will 
agree,  are  innumer- 
able. 


there  are  a  number  of  other  leading  commercial  ventures, 
all  of  which  are  doing  a  thriving  business,  and  enjoying  uni- 
versal public  confidence. 

During  the  year  past,  a  large  number  of  improvements, 
both  of  a  public  character,  as  also  by  private  individuals,  were 
projected  and  completed.  Notwithstanding  it  was  an  off  year, 
the  sum  of  8300,000,  was  expended  in  this  field  of  usefulness 
and  enterprise.  Among  the  public  buildings  that  command 
special  attention,  are  the  County  Court  House,  the  Brigham 
Opera  House,  the  Brigham  City  Manufacturing  Company's 
building,  etc.,  with  private  halls  and  residences  embodying  the 
latest  achievements  in  the  lines  of  architecture  and  construc- 
tion. 

Although  Brigham  City  is  more  than  liberally  supplied 
with  material  advantages,  there  is  room  for  additions  in  every 
department  of  trade,  manufactures  and  commerce.  Banks 
would  certainly  prosper,  hotels  could  be  made  profitable  in- 
vestments, and  manufactures  will  meet  with  immediate  suc- 
cess. Canning  factories,  preserving  plants,  salt  works,  and 
other  establishments  of  a  productive  character,  would  pay 
handsomely.  It  is  unnecessary  to  add  that  not  only  would  all 
these  be  welcomed,  but  under  proper  conditions,  substantial 
inducements  would  be  employed  to  hasten  their  coming. 


COUKT  HOUSE  OF  BOX-ELDER  COUNTY. 


By  the  most  recent  census  the  city  is  credited 
with  a  population  of  between  four  and  five 
thousand.  Its  location  is  unusually  well  adap- 
ted to  superior  drainage  facilities,  and  no  re- 
quisite has  beea  omitted  that  will  contribute  a 
desideratum  so  indispensable  to  good  health 
and  corresponding  well-being  of  citizens  and 
residents.  In  this  connection  as  will  be  expect- 
ed, the  delightful  climate  proverbial  of  Utah  is 
at  its  best,  and  throughout  the  year  brings 
fresh  charms  and  good  cheer  to  energies  may 
li;ip  imperiled  by  arduous  exertions.  Arrange- 
ments have  been  concluded  for  the  introduction 
of  .-ind  immediate  construction  of  a  water-works 
system  >if  approved  design,  and  abundant  ca- 
pacity. The  city  has  been  bonded  for  a  sum 
Miltirk-nt  for  this  purpose  and  active  operations 
will  be  commenced  before  the  dawn  of  the  sum- 
mer, of '  is'.i-J.  The  city  is  lighted  by  gas  and 
electricity,  and  the  departments  of  fire  and 
police  are  efficient  and  objects  of  commenda. 
tory  admiration.  Railroad  facilities  are  good, 
but  improvements  now  contemplated,  if  carried 
nut  will  bring  the  city  into  closer  communion 
with  the  outside  world,  and  thus  necessitate  an 
increase  of  hotel  accommodations,  which  at 
present,  though  comprehensive  and  attractive 
are  hardly  adequate  to  meet  the  needs  of  an 
unexpected  influx  of  visitors. 

The  school  system  is  that  employed  in  all 
progressive  cities  and  superior  opportunities 
are  available  to  a  school  population,  estimated 
at  between  eight  and  nine  hundred.  To  accom- 
modate an  increasing  demand,  however,  addi- 
tional facilities  will  be  provided,  including  the 
building  of  an  institution  of  learning,  that  is 
advertised  to  cost  $30,000.  Churches  are  num- 
erous and  well  supported,  manufactures  of  fre" 
qiient  occurence,  and  the  mercantile  establish" 
ments  prominent  and  carrying  varied  and  ex- 
tensive lines.  In  addition  to  the  Brigham  City 
Mercantile  and  Manufacturing  Company,  the 
Box-Elder  Stock  and  Mercantile  Company, 


APOSTLE  LORENZO  8NOW> 


222 


APOSTLE  LORENZO  SNOW. 

Through  all  the  workings,  crusades  and  missions  of  the 
Mormon  people,  that  transpired  since  his  baptism  and  accept- 
ance of  the  doctrines  of  that  church,  at  Kirklaud,  Ohio,  in  June, 
1836,  Lorenzo  Snow,  has  taken  a  vital  and  energetic  part,  and 
is  now  regarded  by  all  living  members,  as  one  of  the  most 
earnest  workers  and  staunch  supporters  the  church  has  ever 
had,  always  having  labored  with  untiring  zeal  in  the  great 
cause  he  deemed  to  be  right.  His  active  missionary  life  began 
in  1831),  when  he  was  called  as  one  of  forty  elders,  to  visit 
Kogland,  in  aid  of  the  apostolic  body,  then  prosecuting  a  won- 
derful missionary  work  in  Great  Britain.  He  was  president  of 
the  First  London  Conference,  held  after  the  organization,  which 
took  place  May  16th,  1841,  and  the  same  time  one  of  the  presid- 
ency of  the  British  mission,  and  his  successful  work  and  inde- 
fatigable energy  in  the  cause  he  had  espoused,  was  the  subject  of 
admiration,  and  esteem  among  the  apostles  and  his  fellow 
laborers.  While  on  this,  his  first  mission,  he  had  the  distinc- 
tion of  presenting  the  Book  of  Mormon  to  the  Queen  of  Eng- 
gland,  and  the  Prince  Consort. 

After  returning  from  abroad,  his  services  were  actively  en- 
listed in  a  great  missionary  work  inaugurated  in  this  country,  in 
which  he  was  given  special  charge  of  the  labors  to  be  conduct- 
ed in  his  native  State,  Ohio.  This  was  at  the  time  of  the 
assassination  of  the  Prophet  and  his  brother,  Hyrnm,  resulting 
in  the  return  to  Nauvoo  of  the  elders,  at  that  time  engaged 
in  proselyting,  and  soon  after  preparations  were  completed  for 
the  migration  of  the  people  to  the  Rocky  mountains.  Lorenzo 
Snow  crossed  the  Mississippi,  as  one  of  the  captains  of  the 
vanguard,  of  Israel,  but  was  compelled  to  remain  at  Mount 
Pisgat,  however,  on  account  of  sickness,  caused  by  the  unusual 
exposure  to  which  he  was  subjected.  The  pioneers  reached  the 
mountains,  but  returned  to  winter  quarters  for  the  main  body 
of  the  church,  where  they  were  joined  by  Elder  Snow,  and 
moved  in  to  Salt  Lake  City. 

In  1849,  Lorenzo  Snow,  together  with  Charles  C.  Rich, 
Brasilia  Snow  and  Franklin  D.  Richards,  were  ordained  to  the 
Apostleship,  at  Salt  Lake  City.  The  saints  by  this  time  were 
permanently  installed  in  their  new  home,  and  began  to  spread 
out  over  the  fertile  valleys  of  the  Territory,  and  devote  them- 
selves to  the  tillage  of  the  soil.  Meanwhile  the  building  of 
cities  was  carried  on,  and  the  great  missionary  work  continued. 
Soon  after  Elder  Snow  departed  for  Italy  and  some  of  the  most 
satisfactory  and  effectual  work  ever  undertaken  or  accomplished 
by  the  Mormon  crusades  in  Europe,  took  place  during  this 
mission.  Mormon  literature  was  translated  into  several  differ- 
ent languages  and  distributed  throughout  the  respective  coun- 
tries, the  gospel  was  proclaimed  earnestly  and  elegantly,  new 
missions  were  constantly  established,  and  many  new  and 
serviceable  moves,  giving  increased  potency  to  the  work  were 
put  on  foot,  Apostle  Snow  remaining  in  Europe  until  receiving 
word  from  the  president  of  the  church  of  /ion  to  return,  to 
assist  in  laying  the  foundation  stones  of  the  Temple,  in  Salt 
Lake  City. 

From  this  time  on,  his  eventful  life  continues  as  the  founder 
of  Brigham  City,  where  most  of  his  interests  were  thereafter 
centered.  Since  locating  there,  he  has  been  called  to  and 
filled  two  missions,  one  to  the  .Sandwich  Island,  in  18M,  and 
another  to  Jerusalem,  in  1872.  This  latter  ended  his  foreign 
missionery  career,  but  by  no  means  terminated  his  labors  in 
the  cause  of  /ion.  Probably  no  compeer  has  enlisted  more 
time  and  energy,  or  devoted  himself  more  assiduously  to  mis- 
sionary work. 

The  site  of  Brigbam  City  was  •  small  inconsequential  fort 
prior  to  the  coming  in  of  Lorenzo  Snow,  in  1854,  with  some 
fifty  families,  for  the  purpose  of  permanently  settling  the  fer- 
tile areas  of  that  portion  of  the  valley.  The  city  was  uniformly 
and  properly  laid  out  under  his  directions,  industries  and  mer- 
cantile enterprises  were  built,  the  on-operative  plan  was  insti- 
tuted, and  various  branches  of  manufactures  were  undertaken. 

Lorenzo  Know  was  not  only  the  founder  of  this  thrifty  and 
growing  center  of  population,  but  orginated  and  maintained,  it 
may  be  said,  all  tbe  important  enterprise*,  which  have  been 
established  for  the  good  of  the  people  and  proved  conducive  to 
their  general  welfare  and  prosperity.  He  is  president  of  the 
Quorum  of  Mormon  church. 

He  has  ever  be«n  held  in  high  regard  by  tbe  people,  and 
looked  up  to,  and  depended  upon  for  any  new  and  needful  de- 
partment of  industry  or  branch  of  enterprise  created  by  the 
advancement  and  growth  of  the  oity. 

He  is  now  president  of  the  Brigham  City  Mercantile  A  Manu- 
facturing Company,  also  of  th«  Bngham  City  Theatre  Company. 
winch  runs  and  conducts  th»  Opera  Hooss,  Mid  president  of 
Brigham  Oity  Flouring  Mill  Company. 


Apostle  Lorenzo  Snow  is  uow  getting  well  along  in  life  be- 
ing in  his  seventy-eighth  year.  He  no  longer  takes  an  active 
part  in  the  commercial  and  industrial  affairs  of  Brigham  <  itv 
but  devotee  much  of  his  time,  when  health  and  weather  will 
permit  to  ecclesiastical  duties  and  offices.  He  travels  much 
throughout  the  Territory,  visiting  and  comforting  the  saints 
and  keeping  alive  the  fire  of  zeal  and  love  that  lias  inspired 
and  enthused  the  Mormon  people  from  the  beginning  of  the  die 
peusation,  through  all  the  nations,  and  during  all  the  years  of 
its  signal  growth  and  expansion,  down  to  the  present  time 
Thus  is  briefly  outlined  the  life  and  deeds  of  a  man  whose  re- 
cord and  career  has  been  marked  by  unflinching  devotion  and 
rigid  confonnance  to  the  divine  ordinances  of  the  church,  and 
while  forced  to  renounce,  by  theenactment  of  federal  Laws  cer- 
tain customs  of  the  church,  he  still  lives  in  his  quiet,  retired 
life,  a  devout  and  prayerful  apostle  of  the  Mormon  dispensation. 

WM.  HORSLEY  &  SONS. 

Prominent  among  the  active  and  progressive  establish- 
ments of  Brigham  City  is  that  ofWni.  Horsley  *  Sons,  deal- 
ers in  general  merchandise.  The  enterprise  was  founded  in 
1886  and  has  since  increased  until  the  establishment  is  one  of 
the  largest  in  the  county.  The  firm  erected  their  store  build- 
ing in  1891.  It  is  30x90  feet  in  dimensions  and  well  equipped 
for  business  purposes.  Wm.  Horsley,  the  senior  member  of  the 
firm,  was  one  of  the  early  settlers  of  Utah,  having  come  to  this 
Territory  in  1855.  He  is  a  native  of  London,  England,  ami  is 
forty-eight  years  of  age.  He  came  West  with  bis  parents 


WM. 


:-  \s    iiril.l'IN  ,. 


when  but  a  m»ra  boy  and  first  looated  at  Salt  Like  City.  I  !••-.• 
he  remtineJ  from  1855  to  1862  and  then  removed  to  Box  KM-r 
county,  settling  at  what  is  known  as  Three  Mile  Creek.  While 
at  this  point  he  followed  farming  for  H  time  and  was  then  called 
to  take  charge  of  a  branch  of  the  Brigham  Oity  co-operative. 
newly  established,  and  continued  in  that  capacity  for  three  years. 
The  butineM  was  a  decided  success  under  Mr.  Motley's  man- 
agement aod  li»  rein  tine<I  in  charge  for  some  six  years,  when 
(lie  tmtt  was  suddenly  brought  t<>  n  close,  by  aoall  in  a  mission 
..•land  when  he  wai  absent  two  years.  ID  the  ra«antirae 
his  sons  had  started  a  small  pr»luc»  aod  shipping  business, 
whifh  they  were  sedulously  pushing.  Upnn  their  fathar's  re- 
turn some  five  years  ago  they  joined  together  and  prosecuted 
ths  enterprise,  now  conducted  under  the  firm  name  of  Wm. 


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Horsley  &  Sous,  which  has  met  with  such  signal  success  and 
continually  expanded  up  to  the  present  time.  A  general  mer- 
chandise business  is  conducted  and  a  heavy  stock  carried  that 
embraces  almost  every  article  used.  A  produce  shipping  de- 
partment is  operated  in  conjunction  with  the  main  establish- 
ment, and  is  an  important  branch  of  the  concern  and  com- 
bined the  annual  sales  average  $  150,000.  Ten  assistants  are 
given  employment,  and  the  trade  extends  throughout  Utah, 
Idaho,  Montana,  and  reaches  into  Nevada. 

The  firm  is  composed  of  William  Horsley,  William  Clemens 
Horsley,  John  Henry  Horsley,  Eugene  Horsley  and  Edward 
Horsley,  all  enterprising  go-ahead  citizens — representative  men 
to  whom  the  commonwealth  is  indebted  for  its  growth  and 
progress.  

BOX  ELDER  STOCK  &  MERCANTILE  CO. 

There  are  several  leading  enterprises  in  Brigham  City  which 
in  extent  and  magni- 
tude surpasses  those  of 
many  other  places  of 
much  greater  popula- 
tion. The  Box-Elder 
Stock  &  Mercantile 
Company  as  one  of  the 
foremost  commercial  in- 
stitutions of  Box-Elder 
county.  The  enterprise 
was  incorporated  i  n 
February,  1887,  with 
the  following  list  of  offi- 
cers and  directors,  all 
gentlemen  well-known 
to  the  people  of  this 
community:  P.F.Mad- 
ison, president;  A.  H. 
Snow,  secretary  and 
manager;  directors:  P. 
F.  Madison,  A.  H.  Snow, 
J.  M.  J  e  n  s  e  n,  M.  L. 
Snow  and  II.  L.  Steed. 
From  the  beginning  of 
its  career  this  establish- 
ment has  met  with  uni- 
form success  and  pros- 
perity, and  by  an  ener- 
getic pushing  of  the 
business  straightfor- 
w  a  r  d  methods,  and 
carrying  an  extensive 
and  comprehensive 
stock  of  goods,  has  suc- 
ceeded in  building  up 
and  commanding  a  very 
large  trade.  A  general 
hardware  stock  is  car- 
ried, comprising  all  ma- 
terial  and  articles 
usually  found  at  such 
an  establishment.  Be- 
sides this,  a  full  and 
complete  assortment  of 
wagons,  implements  and 
machinery,  are  con- 
stantly on  hand.  There 
is  a  wholesale  depart- 
ment conducted  in  con- 
nection with  the  enter- 
prise, dealing  on  an 


ALPHONSO  H.  SNOW. 

Mr.  Alphonso  H.  Snow,  manager  of  the  Box-Elder  Stock 
&  Mercantile  Company,  is  one  of  the  leading  business  men 
of  Brigham  City.  Having  been  identified,  both  in  private  en- 
terprises and  public  positions  with  various  interests  of  the 
city,  he  has  proven  himself  a  highly  qualified  and  enterprising 
business  man,  and  a  sterling  citizen.  Mr.  Snow  is  but  thirty- 
three  years  of  age  and  a  native  of  Salt  Lake  City,  his  business 
career,  however,  has  been  confined  to  Brigham  City.  His 
education  was  acquired  in  the  University  of  Deseret,  and  in 
1880  he  entered  active  commercial  life,  being  first  connected 
with  the  Co-operative  Mercantile  institution  of  Brigham  City. 
Upon  the  incorporation  of  the  Box-Elder  Stock  &  Mercan- 
tile enterprise  Mr.  Snow  became  manager,  and  has  since  de- 
voted the  most  of  his  time  in  directing  the  affairs  of  that  ex- 
tensive concern.  Mr.  Snow  has  been  largely  instrumental  in 
increasing  the  business  of  the  enterprise,  and  expanding  its 

interests,  and  is  regard- 
ed as  an  upright  and 
sagacious  business  man. 
As  a  citizen,  Mr.  Snow 
is  higly  esteemed  and 
appreciated  by  the  peo- 
ple of  this  community. 
From  1884  until  1886 
he  acted  as  prosecuting 
attorney  for  Box-Elder 
county  and  has  filled 
the  position  of  recorder 
and  clerk.  He  has  also 
served  in  the  city  coun- 
cil, and  is  now  a  rep- 
resentative from  this 
district  to  the  Utah 
legislature.  For  a  num- 
ber of  years  Mr.  Snow 
has  taken  a  deep  interest 
and  active  part  in  local 
and  Territorial  politics, 
and  is  now  chairman  of 
the  County  Democratic 
Central  committee.  He 
is  very  popular  in  this 
community  and  a 
staunch  supporter  of 
the  great  political 
party,  whose  principles 
he  has  espoused.  Aside 
from  the  business  rela- 
t  i  o  n  s  aforementioned, 
Mr.  Snow  is  a  director 
in  the  Utah  Loan  and 
Trust  Company  and  the 
Ogden  Investment  Com- 
pany. He  is  public- 
spirited  and  a  man  of 
progressive  ideas  and 
believes  in  the  adoption 
of  such  public  measures 
as  are  likely  to  promote 
the  general  good  of  the 
Territory. 


A.  H.  SNOW,  Manager  Box-Elder  8.  and  M.  Co. 


extensive   scale    in    leather,    harness, 

saddlery,  etc.,  and  recently  in  one  part  of  the  spacious  prem- 
ises a  comprehensive  stock  of  books  and  stationery,  has  been 
put  it).  Something  over  825,000  is  invested  in  the  business, 
and  the  annual  sales  reaches  to  upwards  of  850,000.  A 
number  of  salesmen  are  given  employment  and  the  trade  ex- 
tends throughout  Box-Elder  county  and  into  Idaho.  The  prem- 
ises occupied  consists  of  a  commodious  store  building  55x80 
feet  in  dimensions,  while  to  the  rear  storage  buildings  for  the 
large  supply  of  wagons,  and  implements,  etc.,  carried,  extends 
back  over  one  hundred  and  twenty-five  feet.  The  firm  has 
ever  held  the  confidence  of  the  people  of  this  section  and  have 
been  assiduous  in  keeping  abreast  of  the  times  and  supplying 
the  trade  promptly  and  satisfactorily.  The  individual  mem- 
bers of  the  company  are  enterprising  public-spirited  and 
thorough-going  business  men,  and  all  their  transactions  are 
eharasterized  by  straightforwardness  and  honorable,  upright 
dealings. 


A.  W.  COMPTON. 


Mr.  A.  W.  Compton,  the  Brigham  City  photographer,  con- 
ducts an  enterprise  in  this  line  equal  to  those  of  many  larger 
cities.  Mr.  Compton  is  an  expert  photographer  and  under- 
stands all  the  details  of  his  profession.  He  opened  his  presen 
business  in  1883.  The  gallery  is  provided  with  all  appliances 
and  equippage  of  value  in  an  institution  of  this  character,  and 
patrons  can  be  assured  of  perfect  satisfaction.  Mr.  Compton 
first  located  in  Utah  in  1869,  remaining  at  Ogden  for  ten  years, 
and  then  came  to  Brigham  City.  He  is  an  enterprising  busi- 
ness man  and  prosecutes  the  enterprise  over  which  he  presides 
properly  and  energetically. 


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BBIGHAM  CITY  MERCANTILE 

AND  MANUFACTURING 

ASSOCIATION. 

"THE  CO-OP." 

The  Brigbam  City  Mercantile  and 
Manufacturing  Association  is 'one  of  the 
foremost  enterprises  of  this  character  in 
Utah,  and  has  done  much  toward  mak- 
ing Brigham  City  what  she  is  to-day,  a 
wide-awake,  prosperous  and  progressive 
centre.  This  immense  institution  was  in- 
corporated in  1870  and  has  had  a  most 
successful  career. 

As  originally  established  it  consisted 
of  a  large  general  merchandise  store, 
with  several  extensive  factories,  manu- 
facturing different  classes  of  goods,  oper- 
ated in  conjunction.  Conducted  as  it 
was  on  the  liberal  co-operative  plan, 
wherein  the  people  shared  in  the  profits 
of  their  labor,  when  once  thoroughly  es- 
tablished it  proved  a  decided  success  and 
a  highly  profitable  undertaking,  but  ow- 
ing to  heavy  losses  by  fire  and  other  bur- 
densome drafts  in  the  business,  its  sub- 
stantial condition  was  partially  under- 
mined and  the  manufacturing  depart- 
ments were  shut  down.  Following  this 
period  the  btisiners  grew  in  magnitude 
and  importance  and  soon  by  the  superior 
and  satisfactory  baois  upon  which  it  was 
conducted,  commanded  almost  the  entire 
trade  of  Box-Elder  county.  In  1891  the 
large  and  handsome  building  now  occu- 
pied by  the  company  was  erected,  and  its  striking  and  substan- 
tial appearance  was  not  only  a  source  of  pride  to  the  citizens 
of  Brigham  but  its  ample  and  spacious  store  rooms  afford 
efficient  aocomodations  for  the  large  and  comprehensive  stock 
carried.  The  building  is  a  three-story  stone  and  brick  structure 
53x106  feet  in  dimension. 

The  stock  embraces  all  classes  of  goods  comprehended  under 
the  term  general  merchandise  and  represents  something  over 
|100,000  in  value.    The  annual  sales  of  this  concern  reach 
upwards  of  £125,000  and 
ten   salesmen  are   given 
employment    in    the  va- 
rious departments.    A 
complete    line   of    boots 
and  shoes,  clothing,  dry 
goods  and  fancy  goods, 
groceries,  hardware,  etc., 
will  always  be  found  ou 
hand. 

The  officers  and  direc- 
tors of  the  company  are 
as  follow*:  Lorenzo  Snow 
Sr.,  president;  Alviras  K. 
Snow,  superintendent; 
Samuel  Smith,  Kndger 
riawson,  Lorenzo  Hoow 
Jr.,  Alvin  Nichols,  Nels 
Madison,  Carl  Jensen,  A 1  - 
viras  E.  Know,  directors. 
Mr.  Alviras  E.  Snow,  the 
superintendent,  has  tilled 
hi*  present  position  fur 
the  past  seven  years.  He 
is  a  young  man  of  thor- 
ough-going <|tialities  and 
sound  business,  pritiri 
pies.  Underhisablegui'i- 
.noe  and  direction  the 


tained  on  a  solid  basis.  Mr.  Snow  is  a  native  of  Brigham  City 
and  is  twenty-eight  years  of  age.  He  is  a  graduate  of  the 
Beseret  University  of  Salt  Lake  City,  and  when  but  twenty 
years  old  started  in  business  for  himself.  He  continued  for 
one  year  and  then  assumed  charge  of  the  establishment  over 
which  he  now  presides.  He  is  now  a  member  of  the  city  coun- 
cil and  manager  of  the  Hrigham  City  opera  house.  He  is  a 
man  of  progressive  ideas  and  is  never  found  wanting  wheu 
public  meainres  for  the  benefit  of  the  city  are  put  on  foot. 


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HON.  EDMUND  P.  JOHNSON. 

Judge  Edmund  P.  Johnson,  the  subject  of  our  sketch,  was 
born  in  Courtland  county,  New  York,  and  is  fifty-nine  years 
of  age.  His  early  education  was  acquired  in  the  schools  of 
his  native  district,  which  were  crude  compared  with  those  of 
the  present  day.  To  finish  his  education  Mr.  Johnson  at- 
tended the  New  York  Conference  Seminary,  a  leading  educa- 
tional institution.  He  remained  at  home  until  1853,  and  then 
removed  West  to  Elkhprn,  Wis.,  where  he  established  a  mer- 
cantile enterprise.  While  engaged  in  this  undertaking  he  also 
studied  law  during  odd  hours  when  freed  from  the  demands  of 
business.  He  followed  this  plan  for  five  years  when  he  decided 
to  remove  to  Kewanee,  111.,  where  he  continued  his  law  studies. 
In  February,  1864,  Judge  Johnson  was  admitted  to  practice  in 
the  Supreme  court  of  Illinois,  and  thereupon  immediately 
closed  out  his  business 
and  came  to  Utah,  first 
locating  at  Stockton, 
Tooele  county.  In  1867 
he  left  Stockton  and 
went  to  Salt  Lake  City 
where  he  formed  a  law 
partnership  with 
Judge  Hogue  of  that 
city,  under  the  firm 
name  of  Hogue  & 
Johnson.  A  success- 
ful practice  was  built 
up  and  maintained  for 
two  years,  when  the 
City  of  Corinne  began 
to  brighten  up  and 
gave  promise  of  be- 
coming an  important 
commercial  and  indus- 
trial center,  and  Judge 
Johnson  decided  to 
remove  to  that  place. 
Here  he  continued  the 
practice  of  law  for  ten 
years,  during  which 
time  he  served  two 
terms  as  mayor,  and 
then  went  to  Chalice, 
Custer  county,  Idaho, 
following  his  chosen 
profession  until  Octo- 
ber 1887,  and  then  re- 
turned to  the  City  of 
Corinne.  During  the 
time  Judge  Johnson 
resided  In  Idaho  he 
was  a  member  of  the 
Twelfth  session  of  the 
Idaho  council.  In  Feb- 
ruary, 188'J,  he  was  ap- 
pointed probate  judge 
for  Box-Elder  county, 
which  office  he  now 
holds.  As  a  lawyer 
Judge  Johnson  has 
ever  exhibited  marked 
ability  and  high  legal 
attainments.  His  ef- 
forts have  been  char- 
acterized by  care  and 

energy,  and  having  a  thorough  knowledge  of  that  profession 
has  during  all  his  legal  career  met  with  uniform  success.  Asa 
judge  his  decisions  are  accurate  and  deoisive,  noticeably  free 
from  prejudice  and  partiality,  which  fact  has  established  for 
him  a  well  deserved  reputation.  He  has  been  interested  more 
or  less  in  the  mining  pursuit  of  the  Territory  and  is  familiar 
with  the  remarkable  extent  of  this  resource.  He  is  a  man  of 
unswerving  integrity  and  upright  principle,  and  is  regarded  as 
one  of  the  staunch  members  of  this  community. 


pleasures  and  conveniences  of  home  life,  that  the  Bowring 
Bros,  opened  their  new  and  elegant  hotel  known  as  the  forest 
House,  in  December,  1891.  In  establishing  this  public  hostlery 
a  long  felt  want  was  fulfilled  and  the  hotel  at  once  sprang  into 
popular  favor.  The  Forest  House  is  situated  in  the  central 
portion  of  the  city,  while  at  the  same  time  it  is  more  convenient 
to  the  depot  than  other  hotels  of  the  city.  The  hotel  is  nicely 
furnished  with  spacious  rooms  and  light  and  airy  sleeping 
apartments.  The  parlor  is  cosy  and  comfortable,  and  the 
dining  room  is  nicely  arranged  and  inviting.  An  experienced 
cook  is  employed  and  the  service  and  bill  of  fare  is  all  that 
could  be  wished  for.  The  hotel  is  especially  popular  with  thea- 
trical companies  and  commercial  travelers  to  whom  special 
rates  are  made.  The  individual  members  of  the  firm  are  H.  N. 
Bowriug  and  J.  F.  Bowring,  young  men  well  known  and 
respected  in  the  community.  Since  opening  the  Forest  House 

they  have  taken  par- 
ticular pains  to  meet 
the  demands  of  pat- 
rons and  to  make  all 
who  stop  at  their  hotel 
feel  that  they  have 
been  kindly  treated 
and  satisfactorily  pro- 
vided for. 


HON.  EDMUND  P.  JOHNSON 


FOREST  HOUSE. 

It  was  with  a  view  to  provide  the  traveling  public  with  a 
convenient,  quiet  and  homelike  stopping  place  where  they 
could  find  all  the  comforts  and  accommodations  of  a  first- 
class  hotel,  and  at  the  same  time  be  surrounded  with  the 


E.  A.  BOX. 

Mr.  E.  A.  Box,  the 
subject  of  our  sketch, 
is  one  of  the  promi- 
nent and  enterprising 
merchants  of  this  com- 
munity. He  came  here 
in  early  days.  Mr. 
Box  was  born  in  Nau- 
voo,  111.,  forty-eight 
years  ago.  He  came 
to  Utah  in  1852  during 
the  Mormon  emigra- 
tion and  first  settled 
at  Salt  Lake  City. 
Here  he  remained 
three  years,  and  then 
removed  to  Bi  igham 
City.  For  a  number 
of  years  during  his 
early  life  he  engaged 
in  the  occupation  of 
farming,  acquiring 
what  schooling  he 
could  in  the  primitive 
educational  facilities 
available  at  that  time, 
and  then  later  attend- 
ed the  University  of 
Deseret  at  Salt  Lake 
City  to  complete  his 

studies.    In  1881  Mr.  Box  first  engaged  in  the  mercantile  pur- 
suit in  this  city. 

He  has  ever  taken  a  deep  interest  in  the  progress  and 
growth  of  Brigham  City,  and  has  held  several  important  and 
responsible  positions  in  the  affairs  of  the  city  and  county.  For 
three  years  he  was  a  member  of  the  city  council,  and  for  five 
years  was  County  Superintendent  of  schools.  Besides  this  he 
has  been  prosecuting  attorney  for  Box-Elder  county,  and  in 
each  of  these  capacities  he  sustained  a  high  reputation  for 
ability.  He  is  now  conducting  an  extensive  general  merchan- 
dise and  produce  shipping  business.  He  has  over  $3,000  in- 
vested and  his  business  amounts  to  over  820,000  annually. 
Mr.  Box  is  public  spirited  and  progressive  and  encourages  all 
movements  conducive  of  the  welfare  of  his  city. 


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city  council,  and  while  serving  in  that  capacity  was  instrumental 
in  bringing  about  the  adoption  of  many  beneficial  public  poli- 
cies, for  the  improvement  of  the  city  and  the  material  advance- 
ments of  its  interests.  In  March,  1891,  Mr.  Jensen  was  elected 
Mayor  of  Brigham  and  has  since  exercised  his  power  and 
influence  conscientiously  and  judiciously,  and  brought  bimeelf 
more  than  ever  into  popular  favor. 


HON.  J.M.JENSEN. 

Hon.  Joseph  M.  Jensen, 
the  present  mayor  of 
Brigham  City,  is  one  of 
the  most  popular  and 
highly  esteemed  residents 
of  Box-Elder  county.  He 
is  a  native  of  Bngham 
City  and  is  thirty-nine 
years  of  ase.  He  was 
educated  in  the  schools 
of  this  district,  and  since 
entering  an  active  busi- 
ness career  has  exhibited 
energy  and  ability  in  all 
his  undertakings.  Dur- 
ing much  of  bis  life  he 
has  been  engaged  in  rais- 
ing stock  and  sheep,  in 
which  occupation  he  has 
met  with  abundant  suc- 
cess. He  has  ever  taken 
a  deep  interest  in  the 
affairs  of  Brigham  City, 
however,  and  has  been 
identified  with  many  of 
the  leading  enterprises 
that  have  been  built  up, 
besides  taking  an  active 
part  in  the  municipal 
affairs  of  the  city.  Mr. 
Jensen  was  county  clerk 
of  Box-Elder  county  for 
two  years  and  his  work 
in  that  capacity  was 
thorough  and  efficient. 
He  has  also  been  an  in- 
f  tlnential  member  of  the 

Personally  Mr.  Jensen  is  a  man  of  prepossesing  appearance, 
genial  and  affable,  and  well  liked  by  all  with  whom  he  comes  in 
contact.  He  is  a  director  in  the  Brigham  City  Stock  Mercantile 
Company,  director  in  the  Brigbam  City  Mercantile  Manufac- 
turing Company.  Mr.  Jensen's  record  is  one  of  honor  and 
integrity  and  untiring  energy  in  whatever  he  undertakes. 


tod  conntv  attorney  for  Hoi-Elder  county.  This  wag  in  Angiint. 
1890,  and  he  immediately  removed  to  thia  city.  Mr.  Jenaon  is 
H  gentleman  of  good  education,  and  considerable  legal  attain- 
ment*. He  i*  a  careful  roan,  and  accurate  and  precise  in  the 
drafting  of  instruments  and  exceedingly  thorough  and  vigilant 


and  later  completed  his 
studies  at  the  University 
of  Deeeret,  Salt  Lake 
City,  graduating  in  1888, 
and  enjoys  the  distinction 
of  having  live  diplomas 
and  is  the  recipient  <>f 
the  first  diploma  ever  is- 
sued by  the  University  of 
Deeeret.  After  leaving 
school  Mr.  Jenson  re- 
turned to  llox-Klder 
county  and  located  at 
Bear  River  City,  where  be 
engaged  in  teaching 
school,  and  continued  in 
that  calling  for  eight 
years,  when  he  waa  elec- 
in  the  pronerntion  of  such  actions  at  law  as  come  within  the 
province  of  the  county.  He  ia  also  City  Attorney  for  Brigham 
City.  Personally,  Mr.  Jcnuen  is  of  a  genial  natureandpleaaant 
in  manner.  He  ia  well  liked  by  his  associates  and  held  in  high 
esteem  by  the  people  of  thia  community. 


NEL9  JENSON. 

The  Hon.  Nela  Jenson, 
prosecuting  attorney  for 
Box-Elder  county,  is  one 
of  the  bright  and  promis- 
ing  young    men  of  this 
community,  and  has  since 
entering  upon  the  duties 
of    his    present    position 
established     a     well-de- 
served   reputation    for 
energy  and  ability.    Mr, 
Jenson  is  of  Swedish  par- 
entage and  is  thirty-one 
•f.  years  of  age.    He  came  to 
j  this  country  with  his  pur 
2  enta  when  but  five  years 
£  of  age.    He  received  hia 
•r4  early    education    in   the 
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aohools    of  this 


in 

district, 


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PARK  CITY. 


Approach  Park  City  from  almost  any  point  of  the  compass, 
and  one  is  almost  immediately  struck  with  the  broken  appear- 
ance of  the  land,  an  appearance  indicative  of  a  mining  city,  or 
rather  a  city  that  has  come  up  from  the  mining  camp.  This  is 
the  fact,  for  authorities  on  the  subject  declare  that  Park  City 
"has  been  the  only  permanent  silver-producing  camp  in  Utah 
for  years."  The  mineral  area,  it  is  further  said,  is  from  ten  to 
twelve  miles  in  length,  and  from  five  to  seven  miles  in 
width,  embracing  three  separate  belts:  Ontario,  Crescent  and 
Snake  Creek,  and  including  some  of  the  best  paying  and  most 
productive  properties  in  the  world,  such  as  the  Ontario,  Pioneer, 
Flag-staff,  and  others. 

As  a  city,  however,  Park  City  is  remembered  and  promi- 
nent. She  is  pleasantly  situated,  well  planned  and  handsomely 
built,  and  contains  a  population  upward  of  six  thousand.  In 
the  matter  of  railway  facilities,  the  city  is  fortunate,  having 
communication  with  the  world  at  large,  by  the  Utah 
Central,  via  Salt  Lake  City,  also  by  the  Union  Pacific,  via 
Echo.  In  general  appearance,  her  superior  would  be  hard  to 
find. 

There  are  a  number  of  industries  in  the  city  that  are  rapidly 
forging  ahead,  and  the  city  is  well  supplied  with  stores  of  the 
best  class,  filled  with  goods  that  prove  the  good  taste  and  buy- 
ing ability  of  citizens.  There  are  two  banks,  the  Park  City  and 
First  National  with  ample  capital  and  surplus,  each  doing  a  pros- 


perous business,  and  each  pursuing  a  policy  that  can  only  re- 
sult in  great  good  to  the  city  and  her  interests.  The  causes  of 
education  and  religion  are  upon  a  firm  foundation,  and  most 
ably  sustain  ,'d.  During  the  year  1891,  there  were  four  schools, 
with  a  total  enrollment  of  between  six  and  eight  hundred,  and 
an  average  attendance  correspondingly  large.  There  are  also 
four  churches,  largely  attended,  presided  over  by  gentlemen 
of  ability  and  reputation,  and  maintained  with  well  deserved 
liberality— not  only  are  the  means  of  grace  and  enlightenment 
abundant  and  effective  by  the  press,  is  of  the  best  character. 
Park  city  is  a  good  newspaper  town,  and  supports  two  publi- 
cations, The  Miner,  daily,  and  The  Record,  weekly.  Both  are 
excellent,  well-printed  sheets,  clean,  aggressive  in  the  cause 
they  seriously  serve,  interested  in  the  growth  and  prosperity 
of  the  city,  and  in  all  particulars  models  of  the  printers'  art 
and  editorial  abilities  and  judgment-. 

"  Citizens  are  proud  of  their  municipality,"  reflects  a  writer 
on  the  subject.  And  properly  so.  The  city  is  growing  rapidly. 
The  government  is  "energetic,  enterprising  and  progressive." 
Society  is  refined.  The  merchants  and  factors  are  rated  high, 
while  the  public  buildings  and  private  residences  are  impos- 
ing, neat,  tasty  and  "  many  of  them  stately."  The  future  is 
promising  in  every  particular,  and  it  only  needs  addition  to 
the  population  to  cause  a  "  boom,"  the  activity  of  which  will 
be  far-reaching  and  pronounced. 


LEHI. 


The  settlement  of  Lehi  was  first  made  in  1X50,  and  it  was  in- 
corporated as  a  city,  February  4,  1852.  Such,  in  brief,  is  the 
history  of  the  "Banner  City"  of  Utah,  from  her  inception  to  the 
day  when  she  was  permitted  to  assume  municipal  prominence. 
Her  career  since  then 
has  been  character- 
ized by  a  steady  pro- 
gression that  has  not 
only  merited  recogni- 
tion, but  commended 
her  citizens  and  their 
methods  to  the  favor 
and  confidence  of  the 
public  in  all  portions 
of  the  West.  The  pop- 
ulation approximates 
2,01)0  in  number,  and 
the  establishment  of 
enterprises  at  Lehi,  in 
Addition  to  those  al- 
ready there,  must  in 
a  very  brief  period, 
augment  that  number 


coal  houses,  houses  for  employes,  etc.,  representing  an  aggre- 
gate expenditure  of  five  hundred  thousand  dollars.  When  in 
operation  the  company's  plant  will  give  employment  to  upwards 
of  three  hundred  hands.  Besides  the  sugar  works,  an  ex- 
pensive bank  build- 
•••^••H  ing,  an  elaborately 
constructed  hotel  and 


many  fold.  Through- 
out the  years  that  have 
been  associated  with 
the  history  of  the  city, 

improvements  of  all  kinds  have  been  constant  and  unin- 
terupted.  Chief  among  these  is  the  Utah  Sugar  Works;  an- 
other is  the  Leaching  Works.  The  former  was  erected  by  a 
company  incorporated  in  1889.  The  works  were  commenced 
in  November.  1890,  and  were  completed  and  in  operation  Oc- 
tober 12,1891.  The  main  buildings  consist  of  the  factory  proper, 
K4xlxO  feet  in  dimensions  and  three  stories  high,  and  an  annex 
40x480  feet,  both  built  of  brick,  together  with  beet  sheds, 
24x500  feet.with  a  total  capacity  of  14,000  tons  of  beets.pulp  silos, 


many  private  resi- 
dences were  complet- 
ed. The  outlook  for 
the  present  year  is 
even  more  promising. 
The  New  West  Edu- 
cational society  of  Salt 
Lake  City  also  oper- 
ates a  branch  of  that 
institution  in  Lehi. 
The  LTnion  Pacific, 
Utah  Southern,  and 
Rio  Grande  Western 
roads  are  operated  to 
Lehi,  and  furnish  ad- 
equate facilities  for 
traffic  purposes,  while 
the  Lehi  Banner,  a 
weekly  paper,  inde- 

UTAH  8UOAR  FACTOHY.  pendent  in  all  fields 

save  those  which  contribute  to  the  well  being  of  the  city 
furnishes  an  accurate  record  of  current  events.  The  city  also 
contains  banking  accommodations,  hotels,  public  halls,  an 
opera  house,  and  other  undertakings  necessary  to  the  pursuit 
of  business  or  pleasure,  besides  mercantile  houses  covering 
every  line  of  trade,  and  manufacturing  establishments  of  util- 
ity and  importance.  Lehi  is  daily  growing  in  conspicuity,  and 
offers  valuable  inducements  to  all  classes  of  men  to  become 
participants  in  her  prosperity. 


NEPHI. 


Nephi,  a  commercial  city  of  considerable  importance,  and 
the  county  seat  of  Juab  county,  is  situated  at  the  intersection  of 
the  Union  Pacific  and  Sanpete  Valley  Railroads,  and  in  the 
center  of  a  large  grain  producing  valley.  Minerals  in 
abundance  are  also  obtainable  in  the  immediate  vicinity  con- 
sisting of  salt,  bismuth,  coal,  sulphur,  gypsum  and  the  more 
precious  metals.  Four  miles  above  the  city  the  mines  of  the 
Nephi  Salt  Mining  and  Manufacturing  company  are  situated. 
The  mineral  is  said  to  be  about  ninety-nine  per  cent  pure  and 
there  is  no  limit  to  its  extent. 

The  assessed  valuation  of  city  property  for  1891  was 
$828,962,  upon  which  a  tax  of  five  mills  for  the  support  of  the 
city  government,  schools,  etc.,  was  collected. 

A  superior  system  of  water-works  is  in  operation,  the  water 
being  obtained  from  the  large  springs  having  their  source  in 
Nephi  canon.  The  system  will  be  improved  and  extended  dur- 
ing 1892.  The  fire  and  police  departments  are  efficient  and 
ably  directed.  The  schools,  six  in  number,  are  graded  and 
since  their  new  school  law  took  effect,  have  been  largely  at- 
tended. The  Presbyterians,  Methodists  and  Latter-Day  Saints 


each  maintain  well  ordered  and  liberally  patronized  schools. 

Two  banks,  the  First  National  and  Nephi  Savings  and 
Trust  company,  are  both  well  equipped  and  ably  managed 
financial  institutions.  Manufacturing  is  extensively  carried  on. 
and  commercial  business  is  a  marked  feature,  the  trade 
engaged  is  extending  throughout  Southern  Utah,  and  portions 
of  Nevada  and  Arizona. 

During  the  past  year  real  estate  is  said  to  have  materially 
increased  in  value,  and  buildings  costing  an  aggregate  of  $50,- 
ooo  were  erected,  including  a  handsome  and  commodious  opera 
house.  Another  prominent  structure  is  the  county  court  house, 
which  cost  nearly  $18,600,  and  is  superior  to  anything  of  the 
kind  south  of  Provo. 

The  city  possesses  a  multitude  of  inducements  for  the  loca- 
tion of  business  or  manufactures,  and  the  wool  industry  is  the 
most  important  of  its  kind  in  the  Territory.  The  inhabitants 
are  people  of  enterprise,  and  stand  ready  to  offer  encourage- 
ment and  assistance  to  those  who  will  identify  themselves  with 
the  interests  and  prosperity  of  Nephi. 


SPANISH  FORK. 


Twelve  miles  from  Provo  in  a  southerly  direction,  and 
within  sight  of  the  mouth  of  Spanish  Fork  canon,  is  the  city  of 
Spanish  Fork,  the  settlement  of  which  dates  back  to  the  days 
of  Spanish  domination.  In  lx.Vi.  the  settlers  obtained  a  char- 
ter, under  the  provisions  of  which  the  town  was  the  same  year 
incorporated.  Since  that  date  Spanish  Fork  has  gradually 
been  translated  from  a  condition  of  inconspicuous  uncertainty 
to  a  position  of  prominence  among  the  town-  of  Southern 
Utah. 

During  recent  years  material  improvements  have  annually 


increased,  and  the  output  of  money   they  have  entailed,  has 
been  correspondingly  large. 

The  inducements  for  locating  at  Spanish  Fork,  are  not 
dissimilar  from  those  of  other  territorial  cities.  An  abundant 
water  power  can  be  utili/ed  at  a  nominal  cost,  merchandising 
affords  a  field,  the  cultivation  of  which  will  produce  rich 
returns,  and  the  superior  climate,  delightful  surroundings, 
handsome  scenery,  rich  soil,  plenteous  harvests,  good  society 
and  excellent  educational  advantages  make  the  city  and  its 
vicinity  a  most  desirable  resort  for  pleasure  Mrk<  i-.  or  residents. 


EIGHTEEN   YEARS   IN   SALT  LAKE. 


I 


DF3.O.  W.  HIGGJIISIS, 

Tt.e  well  known  Specialist,  has  removed  to 
more  elegant  and  eommodioua  parlors, 

17    AND     18    ST.     ELMO    HOTEL. 


UK.    «.     \\.     lllt.l.INx. 

Microscopic  and   Analytic   Physician. 
The  Old  Reliable  Specialist. 

Twenty-Five  Years  Experience  In  the  Treatment  of 

Chronic,  Nervous,  Urinary  and 

Sexual  Disease*. 

WOMEN.  £\fe«^^ 

HIM  drags. 

YOUINCj    IVltii    or  indmicratloiM.  who  «•  troubled  with  S«m- 
liul  WmkiMB,  NMTOU-  -MI  <rf  Mwnorr,  Umpondeocr,  AYM- 

-i..i  M,  Ounorrhiiea,  Omt,  Si  iillin 

•  •run*  ill.  i  riaerjr Ornae, OM  li<>r«  find  »  «f<-  and 

•peedjr  run-.    Cli»ri«.«  muMmMllo.  r«|«-l*lljr  U)  th»  |ioor.     (  un^  «u»r- 


Thon>  an  tnan>*tn>nbl«1  with 

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MIDDLE-AGED  MEN. 


ionnof  Ibcblmlili'i.  ofii-n  iiceompaninl  hr  •  «ll«hl 

ina  or  hurniim  -.  n-sii  n.n  ninl  wi*ki>ninil  of  the  »r»l*in  In  a  munnur  the 

'  Til*  ilorlor  will  iimmnli-  •  p*rt»c1 

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nraaranuuu  moo  who  dip  of  thin  diffl- 
oh  ie  the  Moond  etmin  of  wainal  w«k- 
n  all  each  oaem,  and  a 

Con."ii«iion  free. 


Oflkc*.  St.  Elmo  Hotel.  Salt  L.ki-  City. 


All  <  lw-r.nl  KiuCum.1.        Tt|M>«ninn*  ranortd  with  hMd  or  no  p«j. 


The 


Institute 


FOR  THE  ABSOLUTE  CURE  OF 


LIQUOR^OPIUn 


TOBACCO,  CHLORAL 
AND  COCAINE  HABITS 

Treatment  Identical  with  that  at  Dwight,  Illinois 


NERVOUS  DISEASES  SPECIALLY  TREATED 


Opened 
Jan.  10, 1892 
at  the 

Gardo  House 
Salt  L>ake 
City 


ELECTRIC  CARS  FOR  BECK'S  HOT  SPRINGS  PASS  THE  DOOR 

TEMPERATURE  152°     WATERS  INFALLIBLE  FOR  GOUT,  RHEUMATISM,  CATARRH 

LEAD  POISONING,  AND  ALL  BLOOD  AND  SKIN  DISEASES 


FOR  PARTICULARS  ADDRESS 


All  Correspondence  Confidential 


Keeley  Institute 

SALT  LAKE  CITY,  UTAH