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THE WHITNEY SEWING MACHINE.
The Improved Whitney Sewing Machine, which is advertised elsewhere, has taken a number of premiums as the cheapest and best, It has been pronounced equal to the Singer, or any other of the high-priced machines, while being sold at a much less price. It is an outgrowth of the Weed machine, being greatly improved, and having also Mr. Whitney's valuable new inven- tion incorporated into its structure. It is a perfected shuttle lock-stitch machine, which is the only reliable stitch, and for strength and firmness cannot be equaled. It is constructed upon sonnd and well-tested mechanical principles. The workmanship is of the highest character. All working parts are hardened or made of the best quality of steel. The machine is warranted, and claims to be the lightest and smoothest running, most beautiful in design and finish, the least complicated, most per- fectly adjusted and easily operated shuttle sewing machine known in the market. It is remarkable, not only for the quality of its work, but also for the variety and wide range of goods which it will sew with equal facility and perfection, whether using silk, twist, linen or cotton threads, be they coarse or fine- It has especial claims to the patronage of "Grangers," being the only company that offer their machine to this order at a discount of fifty per cent.
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THE PRESS.
"NEW YORK WORLD."
The World, is one of the greatest of American newspapers. None excel it in enterprise. It is always newsy; fearless, yet liberal in spirit ; and fair in its treatment of all public questions. It is the cheapest of the big New York dailles, and (since it is second to none of them in ability) this becomes an important consideration to all subscribing for a daily (or weekly) paper in these hard times. See their advertisement of terms, etc., else- where.
" CINCINNATI TIMES."
No paper in the west has larger circulation or influence than the Cincinnati Times. It is a live, progressive paper, has special news correspondence from every State and Territory. In calling attention to the advertisement, found elsewhere, we would re- mind Coloradans that the Weekly Times, which so many of them have read for years, has renewed and special attractions for 1877.
ENGINEERING AND MINING JOURNAL.
This is the standard American journal in its special depart- ments, and has large circulation and influence. In calling atten- tion to the advertisement on another page, we can recommend the paper to miners, mining companies and others, as thoroughly reliable, and the best.
WEBSTER'S UNABRIDGED.
No public or private library is complete without the latest illustrated edition of Webster's Dictionary. This is the only dictionary that has universal use; and is the standard every- where. In getting a work of the kind, everybody, of course, gets "the best."
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DENVER ENTERPRISE.
HATS PURS
CENYES
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DENVER-THE GREAT FINANCIAL IN- STITUTION OF THE FAR WEST.
The First National Bank of Denver was organized in the year 1865, with a capital stock of $200,000. It announced its mission and intent at that date in the following words : "Organized under an act of Congress to provide a national currency, we propose to make this one of the permanent institutions of Colorado." The solidity of its growth, the liberal spirit of its management, and the magnitude and extent of its operations, have since then more than justified the anticipations of its founders and the ex- pectations of the public.
The career of this bank has been one of unvarying and honor- able success. Its last (December) statement indicates a sound- ness and prosperity of which it has just cause to be proud, its loans and discounts amounting to $626,207.16; surplus funds and other undivided profits over $150,000; while the deposits aggregated nearly three-quarters of a million of dollars. Hon. Jerome B. Chaffee, U. S. Senator from Colorado, was the founder of the First National Bank, and is its president. He is a man of great wealth and influence, generous and deservedly
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popular, and has done more than any other man to forward all the material interests of Colorado. David H. Moffat, Jr., has held the position of cashier, and has had the immediate direction of the affairs of the bank for ten years, and his splendid business qualifications aud personal popularity have done much to make the bank what it is. He is ably assisted by George W. Kassler.
No institution in the west now occupies a more eligible loca- tion or commodious rooms. The banking room proper is 60x30 feet in size, with lofty ceilings. It is cheerfully lighted by large windows of French plate glass, and there are three pairs of doors, including the corner entrance on Larimer strect. The wood-work throughout is plain but elegant; the counters, desks, panels, etc., being of black walnut, and the panels veneered and superbly finished. The rear apartment, 18x20 feet-carpeted in body Brussels, furnished with black walnut chairs in leather mountings, lounges, tables, desks, etc., and the walls ornamented with fine portraits and paintings in oil-is used as the private office of the president and cashier.
THE EXCHANGE BANK.
This bank is under splendid- management, as was proved by its last annual statement, which was backed up by a dividend of ten per cent. The directory are men of high standing and wealth, well known throughout Colorado; while among the stockholders are not only several of the leading citizens of Den- ver, but some prominent Eastern gentlemen, among whom we may mention : Jos. Patterson, president of the Western National Bank of Philadelphia; Samuel H. Walley, president of the National Revere Bank of Boston; R. E. Demmon, president of the Howard National Bank of Boston; A. H. Barney, president of the U. S. Express Company, and director of Wells, Fargo & Co., New York; the Rollinsford Savings Bank, of Salmon Falls, New Hampshire ; the Somersworth Savings Bank, at Great Falls, New Hampshire; ex-Gov. Frederick Smyth, of Manchester, N. H .; Robert Buell, of Hartford, Conn. The prominent success of the Exchange Bank is due largely to the good financiering of its popular cashier and active manager, S. G. Collins, Esq.
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THE WHOLESALE GROCERY TRADE.
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There are very few residents of the Far West who have not heard of J. S. Brown & Bro., Denver; and very few dealers in their line of goods who do not buy of them. This house was established in 1862, and from a small business has worked into a trade of over $1,000,000 per year, with a continual increase. Their goods go into all parts of Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming, including a fine trade in the Black Hills and San Juan regions. The large scale on which they do business may be scen from the fact that their receipts of goods will average three car loads per day the year round. In connection with J. W. Richards, they also carry on the largest grain business of any house in Colorado. No firm in the West has a better record for enterprise and sound standing than J. S. Brown & Bro. The senior member is also president of the City National Bank of Denver, and prominent in all important public enterprises.
THE DRUG TRADE.
The wholesale and retail drug house of J. Durbin, Denver, is one of the largest in the West, enjoying a very extensive and growing trade, which reaches from the Black Hills on the north to Santa Fe on the south, and extends to every section and every city of our own state. Mr. Durbin has been in the drug business many years, and understands it thoroughly in all its branches. To the usual stock of a druggist is added a full line of dental goods, garden seeds, perfumeries and fancy articles. He also keeps a complete supply of assaying implements and materials for the miner's trade; is the representative for Utah, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico of J. C. Ayer, of Massa- chusetts; is the sole dealer for the state in Thomas Wightman's celebrated window glass; is the sole agent in Colorado for Park, Davis & Co.'s fluid extract of pills and elixirs, and is the adver- tised agent for the St. Louis Lead and Oil Company, one of the largest and best companies in the West, which is advertised on another page, and which has a very heavy sale of its class of goods throughout the West.
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DENVER FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHOPS.
These are the largest works of the kind west of the Missouri river. They are equipped with tools and machinery of the largest and best character, among which are a large boring and turning mill, a heavy lathe capable of turning locomotive drivers, a special lathe to turn shafting, a shaping machine for fitting keys, brasses and other work of like character. These works make engines, boilers, stamp mills, patterns, pulleys, etc., etc. Among the many engines they have supplied to all portions of the western country, we may mention those running stamp- mills in Ward district, California Gulch, and at points in the Sunshine and San Juan country. The engines at the Denver Gas Works and Denver Brewing Company's Works were made at this foundry. Mining machinery of ail classes is turned out to order promptly. Cameron steam pumps, Blakeslee jet pumps, wire rope, Ames' engines, and other machinery, are kept in stock.
ROUTES OF TRAVEL.
The travel to Colorado will be greater than ever this year. Everybody will want to know the best routes. The pleasure of a trip depends largely on the speed, safety and comforts of the route traveled.
ATCHISON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE.
The new route via Denver & Rio Grande and Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe lines has unusual claims to the patronage of Color- ado people and those coming to this State. They were the first to put freights and fares to and from eastern points down to reasonable figures. The road-bed is superior, and provided with the continuous rail, and all through trains have elegant new Pullman sleeping and dining cars, especially built for this line, and such as no other railroad crossing the plains can boast of. They make as quick time to Kansas City as any competing
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line, and make the same connections in Union Depots at Kansas City and Atchison. In winter the trains on the A., T. & S. F. are scarcely ever delayed by storms when other lines are so effectually blocked up. The tourists and San Juan travel will hit it right by taking the "Banana " line.
CHICAGO & DENVER SHORT LINE.
The Chicago & Alton Railway Company, operating the best lines of railway in the West, always has been popular with travelers. We have on several occasions journeyed over this line, and can testify to the smoothness and solidity of its road- bed, the comfort of its reclining chairs by day, the sumptuous elegance of its Pulhnan contrivances to render a night's rest refreshing and blessed, and its princely restaurants on wheels, which are called dining cars. The man or family who has once tested, by actual experience, the numberless accommodations provided by this line, and realized its many advantages in safety, quick speed, prompt connections, directness of route, etc., will ever after be its steadfast friend and persistent patron. Frank G. High, Esq., the western agent, has done much to make this line popular out this way, and it is owing to his influence that it takes so large a share of the Colorado travel.
ST. LOUIS, IRON MOUNTAIN & SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
The St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern Railway, with its branches, constitutes one of the most important arteries for travel and trade in the Union. By its efficacious through con- nections east, southeast south and southwest, it secures the most direct, and often the only eligible through route to all points in those directions. Amongst the latter is that to Jack- sonville, Florida. To this elegant winter resort, now so much in vogue, Pullman palace cars are run through on certain days of the week without any change whatever. Colorado people going south, and Southern people taking a trip to the Rocky Mountains, should take this route, through St. Louis. It is a finely equipped road, makes good time and connections, and af- fords excellent accommodations.
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MISSOURI PACIFIC.
Colorado people in going to St. Louis, or points south and east, generally take the Missouri Pacific at Kansas City. It is a well- managed and popular route, having elegant coaches, first-class dining stations along the way, and is always on time.
HANNIBAL & ST. JOE.
The old Hannibal & St. Joe line has always been a favorite with the traveling public. It makes close connections and quick time between Kansas City and Chicago, running through with- - out change, and is provided with elegant Pullman sleepers and handsome day coaches. The motive-power is superior, consist- ing of 80 locomotives, all the first-class ones being of the same dimensions and uniform construction and parts; and the car equipment amounts to about five cars per mile for the whole 300 miles of the company's lines. When you go east ask for tickets via the " Old Reliable " Hannibal & St. Joe line.
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY.
The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, which in connection with the Hannibal & St. Joe forms the favorite Kansas City and Chicago through line, in the long-conceded superiority of its track and equipments, the integrity of its management, and the uniform reliability and proverbial safety and dispatch with which it makes through time and connections, is the veritable king bee among western railways. The elegance of its sleeping cars, and the enjoyable luxury of its day coaches, divests travel of fatigue, making it at once a comfort and a pleasure.
BALTIMORE & OHIO.
This is one of the greatest of American railways. It is, of course, the favorite with merchants and others going east, and the brisk competition of other lines only serves to render its merits, by contrast, all the more conspicuous. The tables of dining stations en route are sumptuously provided with all that can refresh and gratify the inner man. The scenery without
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possesses every charm of variety, ranging from mountain gran- deur to lovely landscape, The sleeping car accessories of this line are simply superb, and its entire equipment is unrivaled.
KANSAS PACIFIC.
This road is the "pioneer" line in Colorado, and has, from the time of its opening to Denver, in 1870, done pretty much all our passenger and freight business. Its officers have taken pains to look into the wants of their Colorado business, have personal acquaintance with large numbers of our citizens, and are prompt to afford all the accommodations possible to our .various interests. The present management is popular, which . is an important item in securing and holding business when there is "another Richmond in the field."
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC.
Since this line opened to Leavenworth, and secured close connections with the Kansas Pacific by the Lawrence "cut-off," a good deal of travel to and from Colorado is seeking that route. The road is under excellent management, has luxuriant day- coaches and Pullman sleepers, passes through attractive portions of Missouri, Iowa and Illinois, with no changes of cars, and at Chicago has connections, in Union Depot, with the best Eastern lines. The fare by this route to all Eastern points is at the lowest rate adopted by any line, and with such ample accommo- dations it is deserving of a good share of the Colorado business. A. M. Smith, general passenger agent, Chicago, will furnish maps, circulars and other documents of interest to travelers.
ST. LOUIS, KANSAS CITY & NORTHERN.
This is one of the few strictly first-class railroads west of the Mississippi. It is very popular with travelers, and has a good share of the Colorado passenger, freight and live-stock business. Its managers take pains to look after the wants of their patrons, and have obtained a good hold on this Far-West business by coming out here and making the acquaintance of the people. The passenger and freight departments are frequently repre -.
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sented in Denver, and in the other growing towns, by their live and enterprising managers, who take in a good deal of patron- age for their line. Travelers may be assured they have "about the right ticket" when they call for documents via the "St. Louis, Kansas City & Northern."
SIOUX CITY & PACIFIC.
There will be a big Black Hills emigration the coming season, and the best route thither is via Council Bluffs and Sioux City, or Wisner, the present northwestern terminus of the Sioux City & Pacific Railroad. This line has provided special accommoda- tions for this business, and has close connections by rail, steain- boat and stage lines. Write to F. C. Hills, general freight and ticket agent, Sioux City, Iowa, for time schedules, rates and other information.
CENTRAL RAILROAD OF IOWA.
This is the favorite route to all points in central Iowa, and has the best of connections as a through line between Kansas City, or St. Louis, and St. Paul. It is also a good route for passengers from Colorado going via Omaha to any portion of Northern Iowa or Minnesota. It is a carefully-managed road, free from accidents, affording good accommodations in every respect, and worthy of liberal patronage.
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DR. KENNEDY'S
PRAIRIE WEED
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COUGHS, COLDS,
BRONCHITIS,
ASTHMA, CATARRH, -AND ALL-
Diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
Send for Circular to 1
DONALD KENNEDY,
120 Warren Street, ROXBURY, MASS.
PRICE, $1.00. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
In Denver by J. DURBIN, 366 Blake Street.
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POND'S EXTRACT!
The People's Remedy ! The Universal Pain Extractor !!
Note : Ask for POND'S EXTRACT. Take no other.
"HEAR, FOR I WILL SPEAK OF EXCELLENT THINGS."
POND'S EXTRACT-the great VEGETABLE PAIN DESTROYER, has been in use over THIRTY YEARS, and for cleanliness and prompt curative virtues cannot be excelled.
NO FAMILY can afford to be without POND'S EXTRACT. ACCIDENTS, BRUISES, CONTUSIONS, CUTS, SPRAINS, are relieved almost instantly by ex- ternal application. Promptly relieves pains of BURNS, SCALDS, EXCORIA- TIONS, CHAFINGS, OLD SORES, BOILS, FELONS, CORNS, etc. Arrests inflam- mation, reduces swellings, stops bleeding, removes discoloration, and heals rapidly.
PHYSICIANS of all schools,, who are acquainted with POND'S EXTRACT OF WITCH HAZEL, 'recommend it in their practice. We have letters of commendation from hundreds of Physicians, many of whom order it for nse in their own practice. In addition to the foregoing, they order its use for SWELLINGS of all kinds, QUINSY, SORE THROAT, INFLAMED TONSILS, simple and chronic DIARRIREA, CATARRH (for which it is a specific), CHILBLAINS FROSTED FEET, STINGS OF INSECTS, MOSQUITOES, etc. CHAPPED HANDS, FACE, and indeed all manner of Skin diseases.
TO FARMERS-Pond's Extract. No Stock Breeder, no Livery Man can afford to be without it. It is used by all the leading livery stables, street railroads and first horsemen in New York City. It has no equal for Sprains, Harness or Saddle Chatings, Stiffness, Scratches, Swellings, Cuts, Lacerations, Bleedings, Pneumonia, Colic. Diarrbæa, Chills, Colds, etc. Its range of action is wide, and the relief it affords is so prompt that it is in- valuable in every farm-yard, as well as in every farm house. Let it be tried once, and you will never be without it.
CAUTION .- POND'S EXTRACT has been imitated. The genuine article has the words "Pond's Extract ", blown in each bottle. It is prepared by the only persons liring who ever knew how to prepare it properly. Refuse all other preparations of Witch Hazel. This is the only article used by Physi- cians, and in the hospitals of this country and Europe.
History and Uses of Pond's Extract, in Pamphlet forin, sent Free, on application to
POND'S EXTRACT COMPANY,
98 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK.
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M. C. BIGNALL & CO.
GENERAL WESTERN AGENTS FOR
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Morris Tasker & Co.'s Lap-Welded Pipe,
AMERICAN STEAM, GAUGE CO.'S GOODS,
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Rubber Belting, Hose and Packing,
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Gould's Celebrated Farm and Church Bells. EDSEND FOR CATALOGUE. A
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ATCHISON
TOPEKA and SANTA FE RAILROAD!
This is 120 Miles the Shortest Route to
PUEBLO
CANON CITY, ROSITA, TRINIDAD, - -- AND THE GREAT ---
SAN JUAN MINES!
40 MILES THE SHORTEST ROUTE
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COLORADO SPRINGS, MANITOU, PIKE'S PEAK -AND
All the Famous Mountain Scenery on the Denver & Rio Grande Railivay.
C. F. MORSE,
Gen. Sup't, Topeka, Kan.
T. J. ANDERSON, Gen. Pass. Agent, Topeka, Kan.
W. F. WHITE, Gen. Ticket Agent, Topeka, Kan.
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