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Show Tins WillBe aSerJcsUf1 j.Stort 'Sketckcs of Men " KcturfiftUtoKV3iVMen;- WLo Bmlt Up tLe State ' ' . f - , . . . . . t - - - - " I f : 'r. y ' '. . . r- : v:-' ' . , :' 7: V :' C J. CRABTREE ' ... - ' . - One of . the very. active and thoroughly ' representative men of Salt Lake City la: Mr. CJ.'Crabtree, the subject -of this sketch. : He is -ranked deservedly among, the leading lead-ing business men' of this prosperous 'city, who' through' their steadfast adherence to duty and by their thorough- , ly advanced business methods have . established themselves. them-selves. and. all.thelr. coincident.. Interests upon a'sound footing. Mr. .Crabtree was born v in. Illinois- In 1864, but , was raised la Iowa.vfrom'whlch.State he 'came to Utah in 1889.' He Is engaged in. the wholesale 'produce business. and his success. has' long "since been' shown. . Throughout his business, career he. has been noted for many excellent traits of character, and vhe enjoys in an eminent degree the confidence andTespect of all with. whom he has ever had any business associations. He. Is a man of sound Judgment, Judg-ment, excellent-natural -ability and In every, capacity . In which he has figured he has evidenced a thoroughness and the complete mastery of the matter in hand, which , has won for him special merit and recognition. Mr. ' Crabtree's business affairs necessarily engrossed the greater portion of his time, yet he found opportunity .. . an.d inclination to respond to the obligations imposed by good citizenship. . He is an active member of the City Council, and has thoroughly demonstrated his fitness for the office, and has served to the satisfaction of his . constituents. He Is a man of praiseworthy public spirit, and has contributed directly or indirectly to ihe furtherance further-ance of all public moves meriting his support that have . been Inaugurated of late years. With all his business considerations, he Is -nevertheless a man who is fond of sociariife,' is an agreeable companion and a courteous gentleman. |