The Corn Exchange Hotel was operated by John and Augustine Davis, who served some of the finest food in the territory. Notables who dined here included Kit Carson, Billy the Kid, Pancho Villa and President Ullyses S. Grant (twice).
George Griggs agrees to sell one room in the compound to his niece, Katy, for “$1.00 and Love and Affection.” Katy decides to open a restaurant but can’t decide on a name just yet.
