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Barber & Grady, Garrison st. Barnes, David. Fitzpatrick, J. B. & Co.
Forwarding and Commission.
Fisher, S. W., Depot. Loveland, W. A. II., depot bl'g.
Furniture. VALENTINE, J. E., Wash- ington ave. Weiber, Jos., Ford st.
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GOLDEN BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
BURGESS HOUSE, T. W. BURGESS, Proprietor, Cor. Ford and Green Streets, - - - GOLDEN, COLORADO. THIS HOUSE IS FIRST-CLASS IN EVERY RESPECT. Saddle Horses to Let. Stock cared for on reasonable terms.
Foundry.
GOLDEN FOUNDRY, S. BER- TENSHAW.
Fruit. Garbarino, C.
Groceries.
CHAPMAN, S. W. & CO.
Dougherty, W., Washing'n av.
Heatley, E. J., Ford & 3d sts. Smith, Elmus, Washing'n av. Stebbins, I. B., & Son, Ford st. Trumbull, Frank.
Wall, Andrew, Ford st.
Hardware.
SARELL, W. M., 2d st. Tuttle, A. A. 2d and Jackson sts.
Hay aud Feed.
Gayton, W. W. Garrison st.
Hotels.
Astor House, 2d st., Seth Lake, prop'r.
Burgess House, Green & Ford sts., T. W. Burgess, prop'r. Burnett House, near depot.
Chicago House, near depot, John Weiskopf, prop'r. Golden House, O. S. Buell, prop'r.
Johnson House, J. M. John- son, Sr. Kenson House, Washing'n av., Thomas Nixon, prop'r. Omaha House, Gustave Haas, prop'r, near depot.
Overland Hotel, Washington ave., O. S. Buell, prop'r. Wisconsin House, John Mc- Cormick, prop'r.
Insurance. Jameson, A. D., Washing'n av. Townsend, Al.
Jewelers. McGee J. A. Washington av.
Lime-Kilns.
Benjamin, J. E.
Livery.
Doolittle, T. S., Miner st.
Loan Agents.
Carpenter, C. C. Gaynor, J. W. & P. O.
Townsend, Al.
Lumber.
Blood, L. C.
Gayton. W. W., Arapahoe and Garrison sts.
Jobes, J. B.
Martin, John W., Garrison and Mary sts.
Millikin, Robert, First st. Moore, John.
Stevens, Henry, Dry Creek Saw Mills.
Machine Shop. BERTENSHAW, SILAS.
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GOLDEN BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Meat Markets.
DOLLISON & OSBORNE, Dealers in Fresh Meats, Vegetables, Etc., 16 Washington Avo., Goldan, Col.
Dollison & Osborne, Jefferson block. Gorman, James. Otterbach, Wm. Quaintance, L.
Milliners.
Bacon, Mrs. Jolinson, Mrs. Sancomb, Mrs. H. E., Wash- ington ave. Smith & Co., J. W.
News Dealer. King, J. T.
Newspapers.
Colorado Transcript, weekly, Geo. West, prop'r. Golden Globe, weekly, Howe & Smith, prop's.
Painters.
Kleinmann, C. F. Medill, Wm., Ford st.
Paper Manufacturers.
Golden Paper Mills.
Pawnbrokers.
Valentine, Jos. E. Weibel, Jos.
Photographer.
Harrison, C. H., Washington av Planing Mills. Fitzpatrick, J. B., & Co. Golden Planing Mills, Robert Millikin, prop'r, First st. Stevens, Henry.
Physicians.
Anderson, Joseph, Harrison's block.
Barnes, E. A.
Floyd, S. T., Harrison's block.
French, Dr. -.
Kelly, James
Stephenson, W. C.
Printers.
Howe & Smith, publishers of Golden Globe.
West, Geo., publishers of Col- orado Transcript.
Provisions.
Chapman, S. W., & Co. Smith, Elmus, Washington av.
Queensware, Etc. Heatley, E. J., cor. Ford and 3d sts. Real Estate.
Jameson, A. D., Washington av. Townsend, Al., Washington av. 1
Restaurant. Delmonico, Mrs. M. Bacon, proprietress.
Saloons.
Central Hall, near depot, Hen- ry K. Altzer. Hill, Jack, Washington ave. Judkins, Chas. Lawrence Hall, IBawolski, prop'r. Schulz, G., depot building. Turn Halle, Ford and 2d, B. Maas, prop'r. Wall, A. Sash, Doors, Etc.
Gayten, W. W., Garrison st. Hawley, C. E., Washingtonav.
Sewing Machines.
Wheeler & Wilson, T. B. San- ford, agent.
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Smelting Works.
Amalgamation Works, Jesse Quaintance, COLORADO ORE DRESSING & SMELTING CO., John Collom, sup't. Golden Smelting Co., Wm. B. Young, sup't.
Second-Hand Goods.
Valentine, J. E. Weible, Jos.
Surveyor.
Berthoud, E. L.
Stoves and Tinware.
Sarell, W. M., 2d st. Tuttle, A. A., 2d and Jackson streets.
Telegraph.
Western Union, Ist National Bank building, and depot, W. G. Armor, manager.
Tailor. BENSON, N.
Ticket Offices.
Cunard and Inman Lines, F. E. Everett, agent. National Line, L. J. Smith & . Co., agents.
Transfers.
Alden, H. Lake, C. W.
Undertakers.
Valentine, J. E.
Wagon Makers.
Bowden, J. W., cor. 1st and Ford sts. Remington, J. C., cor. 1st and Ford sts.
Watch Maker.
McGee, J. A. Washington ave.
GOLD HILL.
Mining town in Boulder county. Population, 200. Daily mail and express. Daily stages to Boulder, Sunshine and Salina, Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Co; Corning Tunnel Company ; Golden Crown Mining Company. Principal mines : Cold Spring, Red Cloud, Cash, Victoria, Slide, Sterling, St. Joe, Columbus, Wapiti, Corning, Hoosia, Melvina,
GOLD HILL DIRECTORY.
POSTMASTER-J. G. Rutter.
TELEGRAPH OPERATOR-G.W. Ashford.
JUSTICE OF PEACE - H. C. Crary. ROAD SUPT .- J. W. Corser. CONSTABLE-J.R. Drinkwater.
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WESTERN ROBE AGENCY GREELEY, COLORADO,.
J. S. FLORY, Gen. Agt.
Always on hand one of the Largest and Finest Selections of
BUFFALO ROBES
West of the Missouri River. EXTRA CHOICE, ORNAMENTED, and
Fancy-Fined Robes a Specialty.
Our facilities for getting first-class Robes are such that we challenge compe- tition, either in quality or prices. Will fill orders for one or a thousand Robes, and send goods C. O. D. to any express office in the Union, Also.
Fur Gloves, Mitts, Overshoes and Overcoats, AT WHOLESALE PRICES. ing> Illustrated Circulars and Price Lists free. Correspondence solicited.
A. C. KOOGLE,
MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN
Buffalo Robes
GREELEY. COL.
Fancy Robes, Furs, Buckskin, Genuine Buckskin Gauntlet Gloves with Fur Backs ;
ALSO, A VERY SUPERIOR BUFFALO MITTEN,
Very Warm and Serviceable.
All Cash or C. O. D. orders will be filled promptly at wholesale prices. High- est price in cash paid for Robe Hides and Furs.
E. A. FEDDERSOS
A. N. FULLER.
FULLER & FEDDERSON,
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GREELEY, COL.
PIONEER
ROBE AND LEATHER VANNERY,
Large New Building and Complete Works.
GREELEY GLOVE FACTORY
Main Street, Opp. E. and W. Bank, GREELEY, COLORADO.
Gloves and Mittens made to order. Hands measured and a Fit Warranted. New Palms put into Far Gloves. Contracts taken for Cutting and Making Cloves and Mitts. Orders from a distance will receive prompt attention by mail or express, as desired. Skinssent by mail or express for cutting or making up will be attended to immediately.
Buffalo Gloves, Mittens and Overshoes Constantly on Hand. Repairing Neatly Executed.
HILLABRANDT & DICKERSON, Prop's.
THE COLORADO SUN"
MA1 BLISHED AT
GREELEY, WELD COUNTY, COL .. ISTHE CHEAPEST PAPER IN WELD COUNTY,LES The "Aux" is a Temperance and Ind pendent Bepub'lean paper It circu- latex throughout Northern Colorado and portions of Wyoming Territory TERM -: $2 08 per year.
H. A. FRENCH, Editor and Proprietor.
GREELEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Billiards and Saloon.
General Merchandise.
Mack, H.
Holt, J. T. Rutter, J. G.
Boots and Shoes.
Gardener, S. C.
Carpenters and Builders.
Brill, E. P.
Meat Market.
Patrick, T. W.
Stuchell, C. D.
Sommer, W.
Civil Engineers.
Livery and Feed Stable.
Drummond, D. Jacobi, L.
Huberty, H.
Lumber.
Clothing.
Hayden & Todd.
Cohen, D.
Moore, W. H.
GREELEY.
Principal town in Weld county. Settled in 1870. Population 2,000. On the line of the Denver Pacific Railroad. Daily mails and express. Tri-weekly stages to Ft. Collins and La Porte. Western Union Telegraph Line.
Greeley is supported in its permanent growth by the splendid agricultural and stock-raising country surrounding it, and by its water-power, affording good manufacturing facilities. It will always have a large share of the tourists' patronage, and its quiet, orderly and pleasant community and equable climate will make it par excellence an invalids' home.
There are four churches, good public and private schools, two banks, two excellent weekly newspapers-the Sun and the Tribune-and the usual trades and professions are well repre- sented. A graded school-building was finished in 1873, at a cost of $30,000.
Distances : Evans, 4 miles; Longmont, 30; Boulder, 43; Cari- bou, 59; Caribou, via Left Hand Canon, 40; Central City, by either Boulder or Left Hand, 77, via Denver and Golden City, 90; Denver, 52; Cheyenne, 54.
Hotel. Cold Spring House, W. Hep- ner.
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EDITORIAL NOTES.
Pioneer Robe and Leather Tannery .- This is the largest establishment of the kind in the west, and has new buildings, complete and superior machinery and skilled workmen. One of the largest sales of Colorado home manufactured articles ever made, was by Messrs. Fuller & Federson, of the Pioneer Robe manufactory, to Mr. J. S. Flory, for shipment east, amounting to eight thousand four hundred dollars. Messrs. Fuller & Federson think that nothing is wanted but energy and application to ultimately make Greeley the robe-opolis of the country. They are now making calculations to turn out from 5,000 to 10,000 first-class robes during the coming year.
A. C. KOOGLE is the pioneer in the buffalo hide tanning busi- uess in Greeley, having started in the winter of 1872. Previous to then the Indians had the monopoly of the trade, but he con- ceived the idea that white men, with their habits of trained in- dustry and skilled appliances, might turn out a better article than the savages. He has made various additions and altera- tions to his establishment, which make it the most convenient and capacious one in town. The main building, two stories, is 22x32, with a one-story wing 18x32. He has two lime pits and six vats. Water is let into the vats and drawn off in the same way as at Olmstead & Co.'s. In addition, his fulling mill, worked on the trip-hammer principle, is propelled by water- power. He will soon put in a large drum, for fulling purposes. He tans all kinds of furs.
J. S. FLORY. This gentleman has done much to assist all the manufacturers, by buying up all the products and placing them . in eastern markets. His experience enables him to select the best of goods, and can always supply orders promptly, guar- anteeing quality. Ile handles a large share of all the robes, furs, and other manufactured products that are turned out by the six or eight establishments at Greeley. He has now on hand about 4,000 robes. Mr. Flory is prompt and reliable.
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GREELEY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
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GREELEY DIRECTORY.
TOWN TRUSTEES -W .F. | Thompson, pres't; Jos. Moore, John Leavy, S. B. Wright, E. J. Carver. TOWN CLERK-L. Von Gohren. CONSTABLE-B. F. Marsh. GREELEY SCHOOL BOARD - David Boyd, pres't; J. C. Shattuck, J. L. Barrett. POSTMASTER-A. E. Gipson. RAILROAD AGENT -E. H. Ab- bott.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Teachers, Frank J. Annis, principal; Miss E. Flower, Artha Camp- bell, Adele Knowles, and Miss Stoner.
EXPRESS AGENT-E. H.Abbott. JUSTICES - F. L. Childs, Jos. Moore.
CONSTABLE-S. B. Wright.
COLLECTOR-B. F. Marsh.
STREET SUPERVISOR-Samuel Graham.
Churches.
BAPTIST-Walnut st., vacant. CONGREGATIONAL-Park, Rev. A. K. Packard, pastor. EPISCOPAL-Rev. D. N. Allen, rector.
METHODIST-Cor. Adams and Pine sts., Rev. O. L. Fisher, pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN-Spruce street, Rev. R. G. Thompson, pastor.
Societies.
GREELEY GRANGE, NO. 3.
LA POURDRE LODGE, No. 29, I. O. G. T. OCCIDENTAL LODGE, No. 20, A. F. & A. M. POUDRE VALLEY LODGE, No. 12, I. O. O. F.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Artist and Painter.
Chamberlain, C.
Attorneys.
Bennett & Buckley. HAYNES, GIPSON & DUN- NING.
HAYNES, GIPSON & DUNNING, LAWYERS,
Notaries Public and Real Estate Agts. Collections a Specialty.
Greeley, Colorado.
Scott, James C. Bakery.
Childs, F. L.
Bankers.
Emerson & West. Flower & Benedict.
Bands.
String Band, George W. Fisk, leader.
Silver Cornet Band, G. F. In- man, leader.
Barber.
Boomer, W. M.
Basket Factory.
Kreutzer, E. D.
Blacksmiths.
Burchill, Joseph. Dupuis, Louis. Hilton, S. W.
Boarding.
Barton, Mrs. H. H. Childs, F. L.
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Books and Stationery. Ferguson, R. T. Johnson, Mrs. E.
Boots and Shoes.
Joyce, J. Rogers, P. J. & Son.
Brick Manufacturers.
Hazen & Harrington. Mcafee, J. & J.
Builders and Contractors.
Bentley, W. G. Henry, J. Moss, J. M.
Percival, F. J. Williard, L. B. Woodbury, J. A.
Butchers.
Wright & Campbell.
Civil Engineer.
Buckley, J. D.
Cigars and Tobacco.
Hagadon, J. W.
Coal.
Moore, Jos. Mosher, S. A.
Clothing and Furnishing Goods.
Boettcher, H. Salomon, A. Z. Welch, A. L. & Co.
Crockery.
Boettcher, H. Nichols, W. A. & Co. Salomon, A. Z.
Dressinakers. Barton, Mrs. H. H. Briggs, Mrs. S. A. McLucas, Mrs. R. D.
Druggists.
Fezer, J. F. Hazen & Flower. Mansfield & Thomas.
Dry Goods.
Boettcher, HI. Monk & Ingalsbee. Salomon, A. Z. Welch, A. L. & Co.
Dentist. Thompson, S. K.
Drayman.
Beetham, James
Eating House.
RAILROAD EATING HOUSE, ALL TRAINS STOP.
F. L. CHILDS,
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PROPRIETOR.
Florist.
Leavy, J.
Flour Mills. Greeley Mills, S. S. Kennedy & Co. Furniture.
Boettcher, H.
General Merchandise.
Salomon, A. Z. Welch, A. L. & Co.
Glove Factory. HILLABRANDT & DICKER- SON.
Groceries.
Boettcher, H. Hammond, Wm. Hazen & Flower. Nichols, W. A. & Co. Salomon, A. Z. Welch, A. L. & Co.
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Gunsmith. Lowndes, Edw.
Hay Merchants. Howes, A. F. McCall, T. R. Pinneo, B. F.
Hardware. Boettcher, H. Salomon, A. Z.
Hides and Furs.
Bennett, R. Clark, F. B.
FULLER & FEDDERSON.
FLORY J. S.
Hall & Johnson.
KOOGLE, A. C. Olmstead, Phil. & Co.
Harness and Saddlery. Hart, R. E. McMASTERS, A. G.
A. G. McMASTERS, Harness and Saddlery,
WHIPS, Web and Leather Halters, Bridles, Saddlery Hardware, At bottom prices, and will duplicate any city order. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Hotels.
Colorado House, H. N. Roger- son, prop'r. Greeley House, N. M. Boynton.
Ice.
Howard, O. Insurance. Haynes, Gipson & Dunning. Sanborn, J. F. Benedict, J. F.
Job Printing.
Carver, E. J., Tribune Office. French, H. A., Sun Office.
Lumber Yard. Thompson, W. F.
Laundry. Brown, Mrs. Win. (colored).
Livery and Feed Stables.
La Bonty, D. F. Rogerson, H. N. -
Meat Markets. Wright & Campbell.
Merchant Tailors.
Blundell, H. Tyroff, A. W.
Millinery.
Briggs, Mrs. Thos.
Held, Mrs. A. McLucas, Mrs. R. D.
Milk.
Howard, O.
Music Teacher. Inman, Geo. F.
Newspapers.
SUN, WEEKLY, H. A. FRENCH. Tribune, weekly, E. J. Carver.
Notions.
Witter, Dan. P.
Physicians.
Boyd, Dr. Hawes, Jesse. Law, G. Scott, J. S.
Painter.
Stein, Wm.
Photograph Galleries.
Hammatt, Mrs. E. A. Marsh, B. F.
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Produce.
Boettcher, H. Nichols, W. A., & Co. Salomon, A. Z. Welch, A. L., & Co. Wright & Campbell.
Real Estate.
Bennett & Buckley.
Freeman & Shattuck.
Haynes, Gipson & Dunning. Van Gohren, L.
Saw Mill.
Thompson, Wm. F.
Sewing Machines.
Singer, E. S. Grout, agent. Victor, B. F. Denton, agent.
Soap-Works.
Lansing, M. W.
Sorghum Mill.
Boyd, Capt.
Stages.
Greeley to Fort Collins, P.IIuff- smith, prop'r. Greeley to Namauqua, G. W. Foote, prop'r.
Surveyor.
Buckley, J. D.
Tailor.
Blundell, H. Tyroff, A. W.
Tanneries.
Bennett, R. Clark, F. B.
FULLER & FEDERSON.
Hall & Johnson.
KOOGLE, A. C.
OLMSTEAD, PHILIP.
PHILIP OLMSTEAD, GREELEY, COLORADO, Manufacturer of Buffalo Robes, Fur Robes, Fur Overcoats, GLOVES AND MITTENS. Cash or C. O. D. orders promptly filled at wholesale prices.
Telegraph Office. Abbott, E. H., manager. Wagon Maker.
Billings, J. E.
Watch Makers.
Barton, H. H. Dunham, E. L.
IDAHO SPRINGS.
One of the oldest settlements in Clear Creek county; once the county seat. Daily mails and express. Western Union Telegraph. Daily stages to Georgetown and Central, and to Floyd Hill (terminus of the C. C. R. R.) The principal mines in the vicinity are the Seaton, Crystal, Veto, Hlukell, Edgar, Clifton. Collom's Concentration Works are located here, em- ploying thirty men.
Idaho Springs is one of the pleasantest towns in Colorado, and an attractive summer resort. It is the location of the cel-
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IDAHO SPRINGS BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
NORION'S
IDAHO SPRINGS
SYSTEM RENOVATOR
FOR THE CURE OP
ALL DISEASES ARISING FROM AN IMPURE STATE OF THE BLOOD
It strengthens and builds up the system, instead of debilitating and weakening, and aids nature to perform its duties. It gives strength and vigor to the whole body. It vitalizes and euriches the blood. It is emphatically NATURE'S ASSISTANT.
THIS GREAT REMEDY IS GOOD ALIKE FOR CHILD OR ADULT. IT CURES ALL Skin Diseases, Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia, Asthma, Sick Headache, Painters' Colic, Costiveness, Neuralgia, Chronic Diarrhea, Cholera Morbus, Bilious Fever and Ague.
It acts directly on the Stomach, Bowels, Liver and Kidneys.
To the Ladies it is an indispensable boon, as, by its purifying properties, it cures all diseases incident to the sex, and removes all pimples, blotches, or im- perfections of the skin, making it clear and healthy. It is the best health- restorer in the world. Carefully prepared after years of patient research and careful observation while in the active practice of medicine. Those using
NOXON'S IDAHO SPRINGS SYSTEM RENOVATOR
may rest assured that they are not taking a quack restorative, but a Remedy both safe and reliable under all circumstances. A single trial will convince the most skeptical that it is just as recommended. All orders promptly attended to.
Frice $1 per Bottle, Six Bottles for $5. Special rates to Dealers. For sale by all Druggists.
Dr. A. M. NOXON, Proprietor, IDAHO SPRINGS, COL.
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ebrated hot soda springs, and its baths are not equaled in the state. In the immediate vicinity are a number of the best mines in the county, and it is located in the center of the deep chan- nel mining for gold on Clear Creek. The population is variously estimated at from 800 to 1,100, and contains stores, markets hotels, brewery, three churches, and a good school-house.
Distances : Idaho to Fall River, 234 miles; Mill City, 512; Georgetown, 13; Empire, 10; Berthoud Pass, 16; Hot Sulphur Springs, Middle Park, 60; Chicago Lakes (trail) 15; Bear Creek (trail), 8, Central City, 6; Black Hawk, 7; Golden, 23; Denver, 34; Cheyenne, 145.
EDITORIAL NOTES.
Noxon's Renovator has won a high reputation for the cure of the various diseases named in the advertisement on the preceding page. Asthmatics will be particularly interested in the fact that it is a sure cure for that almost incurable trouble. Large num- bers have tried it and pronounce it infallible. The Renovator is having a large sale, as it ought to, and promises to give its proprietor a wide fame.
IDAHO SPRINGS DIRECTORY.
POSTMASTER-Aug. Blackman. CONSTABLES-Andy Forbes, J. C. Wright.
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE - F. X. Fitzpatrick, I. N. SMITH.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Bakery.
Books, Etc.
Schwartz, B. 4
Blackman & Co., A.
Barber.
Boots and Shoes.
JOHNSON, N. M. Baths.
Patten & Co., Geo. A. -
Breweries.
" Ocean," Montague, H.
HENRY W. GAW,
Billiards.
McKinley, J. M. Skinner, Mrs. C. A. Warner, J. H.
ALE, PORTER AND LAGER BEER BREWERY.
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LA JUNTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
GAW, H. W. Ullrich, Fred.
Confectionery.
Blackman & Co., A.
Civil Engineer. Lowe, Theo. H.
Drugs. NOXON, A. M.
Express and Telegraph Agent. Blackman, A.
General Merchandise.
Faivre, Dennis. Patten, Geo. A. Post, A. F.
Hotels.
Beebee House, F. W. Beebee. Colorado House, A. 'Roessler. HUMESTON HOUSE, R. C. HUMESTON.
Liveries.
Coddington & Plummer. Taylor, John H.
Meat Market.
Rosedle. Notary Public.
SMITH, I. N.
Physicians.
Holland, Dr. E. NOXON, A. M.
Stage Company. Colorado Stage Company.
LA JUNTA.
A new town in Bent county, on the A., T. & S. F. R. R., and terminus of the A. V. Branch, Kansas Pacific R. R., 20 miles west of Las Animas. Considerable freight for Trinidad and points in New Mexico leaves the railroad at this point. Daily mails and express; stages to Trinidad. Population, 100.
LA JUNTA BUSINESS DIRECTORY:
DEPUTY SHERIFF-Geo. Willi- ford.
POSTMASTER-Charles Luther.
Bakery.
Ladner, A.
Blacksmiths.
Fager, Joseph. Fetterman, E. Naw, Andrew.
Forwarding and Commission.
Chick, Browne & Co. Otero, Sellar & Co.
General Merchandise.
Bell, John. Chick, Browne & Co. Kuck & Reinken. Otero, Sellar & Co. Russell, A.
Hotel.
Perry, Joseph.
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Livery Stables.
Mixon, George. Ruder, A.
Meat Market.
Ruder, Andrew,
Saloons.
Rosebrough, James. Ruder, Andrew.
Patterson, Wm. Wilson, R. N.
LAKE CITY.
Lake City, the entrepot of the San Juan mining country, and the county seat of Hinsdale county, was founded in August, 1874. When the summer of 1875 opened, the town contained thirteen log cabins. During the year 1875 it grew rapidly, and a large amount of capital was invested in the town and vicinity ; but its solid growth and most substantial prosperity date from the beginning of the season of 1876. The Silver World, of Nov. 18th, 1876, contains the following :
"When the immigration of 1876 opened new comers flocked hither in thousands. A new store opened almost every day. The Crooke Brothers began erecting their extensive mill for concen- trating ore. Two new saw-mills and a planing-mill came. Re- ligion began to receive outward observance. Sunday schools and church services furnished diversion for one portion of the community, and faro-banks, saloons, and bowling-alleys for another.
"The Hotchkiss, Belle of the West, Ocean Wave, Ute, Ule, and many others of the best mines were extensively worked, and put a great deal of money into circulation. Capitalists came to invest. The Henson Creek road was started and mines along its banks at once increased tenfold.
"Lots in town jumped from a merely nominal value to hun- dreds of dollars. In one or two cases a thousand dollars has been offered and refused for a peculiarly desirable location.
"Buildings of every description-the rude cabin and enormous warehouse; the sanctuary and the gilded saloon; log, frame, brick, and adobe arose on every hand. The din of hammer and saw never ceased. So rapid was the growth that no one pre-
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E. V. B. HOES, President.
J. W. ABBOTT, Vice-President.
Cashier.
THE BANK OF LAKE CITY,
LAKE CITY, COLORADO.
CHARTERED UNDER THE LAWS OF COLORADO.
CAPITAL, $50,000.
TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS.
Deals in Foreign and Domestic Exchange, Gold and Silver Bullion, etc.
Special Attention Given to Collections.
OFFICE, SILVER STREET.
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ECHLIN, ROUTT & CO. PIONEER SASH AND DOOR FACTORY,
COMPLETE IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. We are prepared to do Scroll Work, Wood Turning, Planing, Matching and Re-sawing, SASH AND DOORS A SPECIALTY.
A Variety of Mouldings Always on Hand. Office and Factory at the east end of Fourth Street,
LAKE CITY, COLORADO.
R. C. VOSE & CO.,
SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE
STOVES AND TINWARE. 1
IRON, STEEL, NAILS AND GLASS, A very Large and Complete Assortment of
BLACKSMITHS, CARPENTERS AND MINERS' TOOLS.
Agents for the California Powder Company. Our Prices will be as Low as those of St. Louis or Denver, with freights added.
LAKE CITY,
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COLORADO.
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T. E. BARNHOUSE,
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO.
A large and carefully-selected variety of
Stereoscopic Views of the San Juan Country and Lake City
CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
GUNNISON AVENUE, 1
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tended to keep pace with it even for a block each way on his own street. The oldest resident would scarcely recognize the town after a week's absence. Nearly every luxury that gratifies the palate in New York or Chicago could be bought of our mer- chants at very reasonable prices. Two banks furnished their much needed facilities. Jewelry glistened in the show win- dows. The daily papers of New York, Chicago, and San Fran- cisco were on sale at the news stands. Lawyers and assayers swarmed into town like the locusts in Egypt. All was bustle and activity.
"By a recent census of the town the following statistics have been obtained: The town now contains 10 assayers; 3 bakeries; 2 banks; 3 barber shops; 2 billiard halls; 5 blacksmith shops ; 3 boot and shoe stores; 2 brick yards; 2 breweries; 2 cigar fac- tories; 1 clothing house; 5 corrals and feed stables; . 2 drug stores; 1 furniture house; 14 stores, dealing in general mer- chandise ; 4 hardware stores ; 4 hotels ; 2 jewelry establishments ; 4 Chinese laundries; 15 lawyers; 4 meat markets; 3 news deal-
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ers; 3 painters; 1 planing mill; 6 restaurants (two open all night) ; 7 saloons ; 4 saw-mills; 1 shingle-mill, and 9 surveyors. The town, with its immediate suburbs, contains about 350 build- ings, and about 1,500 people. The amount of freight brought in during 1876 was about 5,000,000 pounds.
"That Lake City has already become the great entrepot of the San Juan country is no longer disputed. Prices of goods and provisions here are generally as low as in Saguache or Del Norte. The large wholesale houses here propose to keep the heaviest stocks of goods to be found outside of Denver. Nature has made this the supply point, and no circumstance can thwart its design.
"The Gunnison valley, 30 miles below, is said to have no superior as a farming country. There can be raised all the hay, potatoes, beets, turnips, cabbages, etc., which San Juan will ever require. The mountains around contain plenty of timber to supply us with fuel and lumber until the railroad comes. Within 50 miles, below on the Gunnison river, are large beds of coal of the finest quality, which can then be brought to us at trifling expense.
" Large and important as the business of this section now is, it is bound to increase many thousand fold, and that, too, at no distant day. The Denver, South Park & Pacific Railroad, when completed to Fairplay, will push forward to the Arkansas river, cross the range, come down the Gunnison and up the Lake Fork. The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad will probably be pushed up the Arkansas from Pueblo, go up the left- hand fork of Poncho creek, through Cochetopa Pass, and down the Gunnison, building a branch up the Lake Fork. The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad will reach Fort Garland by May. It will then have a natural road-bed to Clear creek, 25 miles southwest of this place, and will probably push forward rapidly.
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