{"product_id":"doctor-jack-pot-mining-1918-cripple-stock-certificate-w-a-e-carlton-sig-4024","title":"Doctor Jack Pot Mining 1918 Cripple Stock Certificate w\/ A.E. Carlton Sig. #4024","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDoctor Jack Pot Mining 1918 Cripple Stock Certificate w\/ A.E. Carlton Sig. #4024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbert E. Carlton (1866 - 1931) was a dry goods store clerk in Colorado Springs. Latching on to the 1891 gold boom in Cripple Creek, Carlton started a freight hauling business from Colorado Midland at Divide with his brother, Leslie. The Colorado Trading and Transfer Company served the mining communities, and \"eventually gained control of much of the freight business\" serving the mining towns. Based upon the income from his freight business, Carlton invested in mines, banks and railroads. He invested in the Colorado Midland Railroad to carry freight and in businesses in Cripple Creek. He was named \"King of Cripple Creek\" due to the success of his mines there, including Cresson Mine - one of the most profitable mines in the town. At some point, Carlton had an ownership position in nearly every mine in Cripple Creek and became a millionaire by 1930.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis signature can be found on the \"President\" field, lower right on the front of this certificate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowing barely any signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Slight, if any fold creases from posting. No major issues to note. No punch hole or cut cancels. Eye-catching header typefaces \/ fonts. Clean throughout. Overall, in very good condition. You will receive the exact certificate shown in the photos. Will display well in your collection. It measures approx. 6 1\/2\" x 9 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Shipped securely in poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w\/ tracking**\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49661521953081,"sku":"Stock 1271","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/8bea9305-6f02-49d5-8f91-a598169739c5.jpg?v=1721767446","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/doctor-jack-pot-mining-1918-cripple-stock-certificate-w-a-e-carlton-sig-4024","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}