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Leaver was for a number of years connected with Mason & Uo., in the same business, his partner. l\'Ir. 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. In every city, as a rule, the dry goods business holds the ranking positiou in mercantile affairs. Of the houses thus engaged in Salt Lake City none occupy a more prominent position, with reference to the amount of stock carried, extent of business transacted or convenience of premises occupied, and none is superior in the high standard of commercial honor npon which its operations are _. based, than the retail dry goods, boot and shoe establishments of R. K. Thomas, founded in 1885. '.rhroughout the history of this well-known and popular house it has ever maintained the characteristics of energy, mercantile integrity and enterpris. ,,, ·~ ing and intelligent ability man-1 ifested at its inception, and as ,--il- ~- • , -,,-~·,~ the years have passed it has 1~5""~ gained added value for the libf":~~~ - ~ .~-, · '!1- era! and enlighten~d polic.y that j'- ;':'.*-~"-"'::..; 1.,,,'ff."'J'I. '.""'~ ~,as alw~y~ made 1t _Promment. ~ --~ ···,n~- "L:::.:k ,!,;;;;I lhe bm.dmg occupied by l\fr. Thomas is 44x86 feet in dimenn. K. 'l'HO)IAS, DRY Goons. sions, with a large basement for the storage of goods, and the store is fl model of perfection in its interior arrangements, the various lines of goods carried by the house hflving departments of themse lves, presided over by affable and polite assis tants. In addition to the stock of dry-goods, boots and shoes, l\lr. 'fhomas carries a full and assorted line of children's clothing and gents' furnisliings, both of which are considered by competent judges as among the best in tile city. It m11y be added that all the~e departments of the house are heavily stocked and ably directed, while the trade, which annually amounts to thousands of dollars in value, is steadily exten<liug and increasing, requiring the employment of a force of twenty clerks, subordinates and salesmen to successfully handle. :\Ir. Thomas is a native of England, bul has resided in Salt Lake City ever since 1863. He is one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents ·of the Territory, and the ability be bas displayed in the building up of his immense business is the subject of frequent remark. !. ,.:- fucli:~lll5· 0 ' - DRISCOLL & CO. l\Iessrs. Driscoll & Co., real estate and loan agents at 43 E . Second South Street, began operations in Salt Lake in 1887, and by successfully placing risk s and loans have become a represen tative firm in these lines. They do a very large business, their sales of realty las t year amount mg to over $100,000,and they probably placed loans equal in volume to that of any other firm. They are dealers io city, farm, rancli and mining properties and loan agents for Eastern capitalists. The members of the firm are Con. Driscoll and Capt. A. T. Riley, both well known business men. Mr. Driscoll came to Salt Lake eighteen :i,ears ago and engaged iu the mining and milling industry. Ile was P.lso the omalgamator of the Ontario and l\Iadonna Valley min E'S at Pioclle, Nevada, for a number of years, and is interested in a number of promis ing mines throughout the ,vest. His transactions are characterized by energy, ability and liberality. Captain }Wey was born in Birmingham, England, and immigrated with hiH parents to the United States in 1840, settling in St. Louis, 1\Io.; where his father engaged in the business of furnishing supplies for tbe river steamers, Captain Riley commencing his business career at that time. In the '·big flro" of 18! 9 their estnblisbment was totally d eRtroyed, entailing a loss of over SlU0,000 and virtually breaking them up in busin ess. In 1855, the Captain came to Utah, remaining-t wo years, th ence rem oving to St. Jo, )Iissouri, 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 1S69 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 eng,iged in the real estate and loan business. In 1870 Captain Riley was superintendent of the St. Mark's cathedral, an edifice that will cost $100,000 when completed. He is a man of recognized ability in the mercantile world, and his long residence of twenty-two years in Salt Lake has given him an experience that aptly fits him for the business he is now engaged in. His knowledge of real estate values is very exten-· sive anu be has aided vary materially in bnilding 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 MANUFACTURING COMPANY. 'l'he manufacturing interests of Salt Lake, while being exceedingly diversified in character, are of far greater magnitude than is generally supposed by a majority of its people. The enterprise of the Salt Lake Foundry and Manufacturing Company, located at 133 S. ,vest Third street, is au illustration in point, and as one of the moat extensive establishments in its line of operations in this section of the West, is a particular ly apt subject for comment. The company was organized in 18i'9 and incorporated in 1885, with D. L. Davis, president ; J. H. White, secretary and treasurer, aud Eli A. Folland, superiutendent. ·'l'hey 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. '.rhey are also aole manufacturers for the celebrated Horse's Friend sulky plow, which has a wide reputation for excellence all over the country. 'l'he foundry occupies a large builtling60x200 feet in dimensions, and the machinery, consisting of an engine of fifteen ·horse-power and other necessary appliances, is all of the latest and most improved pattern. From thirty to forty hands are constantly employed, making t!.ie pay-roll one of no inconsiderable proportions. 'l'he company sells goods principally in Utah and Idaho, but expect in tlie near fn ture to .cover more territory. The superintendent, l\:Ir. Polland, is an active, energetic business man, thoroughly con,ersaut with all the detail~ and requirements of the business. With facilities of tbe best possible character and extensive in detail and arrangement, they are prepared to supply the trade promptly with goods iu tlieir liue· of the best quality and on most reasonable terms. 'vVith a stainless business policy, of the most liberal and enterprising character, they deservedly hold the high position accorde<l them in commercial and manufacturing circles; and a continuation of. a prosperity so well merited. ------------=====------------~ J. HANSEN.