7:
SUMMER
' We have made extra efforts
. for the coming . season . and
. will have
AN ELEGANT AND COMPLETEISTOCK OF
NEW .-.-K-;;--
AND
SEASONABLE
GOODS.
qHE DISSOLUTION SALE of
last fall so completely clean
ed tip our stock that we are en
abled to offer -.
NEW GOODS es DIFFERENT DEP'TS
E ARE RECEIVING in
voices daily, and will soon
have for your inspection' novel
ties and staples in .
Pehse
and tImys.
V" Purchasing; the business so
late, .we' had no" opportunity
:. of showing a choice line of
GOODS
Dress Qoods,
5loal$,
tli?deruary .
Jtosiry,
flotios,
S?o8,
and purnisl?ii)8.
EASTERN OREGON.
THE HAPPY- HOME LAND FOR ALL.
Her :; Fruitful Fields ajid Industrious
j- People Make a Glorious Heritage
For Millions Yet to Be.
WASCO COUNTY.
To the Man of Moderate Means this
Section Offers. Better 'Land and
: , Better Climate, - Better Trans
portation Facilities, Better
Markets and ' Better
. Neighbors, than -'
any - other . -.
. . Locality. . -
LAND RAPIDLY RISING IN VALUE.
All the Comforts Found in the East
With Few of the Privations of .
Western Pioneer Life.
THE CITY OF THE DALLES.;
The Seat of Government and Center
of the Business of Wasco County.
A City Made Famous by Its
Valuable Water Powers
" and , Varied '
Scenery.
GREAT EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES.
Magnificent Water System and Electric
Lights. Its Natural Advantages
for a Manufacturing and r
' Residential City. ,
ITS LAND FINANCIAL RESOURCES.
Situated on the Only Columbia and
the Head of Navigation a Thriving
and Cosmopolitan city, that
Welcomes all to Share
Her Unbounded
Prosperity.
The history of Eastern Oregon is not
one of the precious relics of ancient
worlds, which the capricious centuries
have permitted to drift down to ns.
Nor is it one of the treasures which lie
buried beyond recovery under - the tide
whose "waves are years." '
- There is no spirit of the attic breath
ing through the records, telling of the
valor of barbarian founders: no pre
historic ruins or relics of dead ages en
camber this fair and fertile country.
The story of the rapid development of
Eastern Oregon is . but a chapter of
American life, with its push and restless
energy. The pioneers, many of whom
are still living happily in the retrospect
of labor well done, were not "the sons
of holy gods, culling the fruits of illus
trious wisdom from un homed land,"
but were the sons of the unconquerable
Anglo-Saxon who gave to the world the
magna charta, political and religions
liberty, and whose onward march has
planted civilization and the cross wher
ever its sturdy sons have "gone. There
is but little romance connected with the
infant days of this prosperous country.
its early history deals luore largely in
the modest yet manlyexperiences of the
ones who toiled' and laid the founda
tions of prosperity that have continued
and widened, and will continue to grow
until the brightest-dreams of the most
hopeful have been realized. There is
probably no part of the Pacific coast
that affords such an unlimited field to
writers as this prosperous aud pictur
esque section. Even a modest recital
of her many advantages may seem to
strangers an overdrawn tale. Yet to
the ones who have lived .here, and en-1
joyed her prosperity, and witnessed her
growth, the following comprehensive re
view 01 tnis lavored spot will be recog
nized as a truthful description : -
. .- '" WASCO county.' . ' V- . .
It is hot our-object in the preeent
work to dwell upon the -thumb-worn
pages of local history bo much as to
make a record 6t -the present etage-of
deyelopment of the various intereets.
Less than thirty years ago these sloping
hills -and broad valleys were yet un
touched by the plowman's tread or the
pioneer's as, but was the home and
hunting ground of the wild aborigines.
Then there was nothing to induce the
capitalist to come here to put up facto
ries, or to raise unknown riches from
beneath the ground. Up to about '64
this region had bears and painted war
riors' to adorn the earth and fill the
heart of the trave:er with dread and fear
for the safety of his scalp. Since that
time the progress made in developing
the resources of the country and In gen
eral improvement is truly wonderful.
Now we have a population of over 8.U0O
and poll nearly 3,000 votes. We have
excellent schools artistic churches and
comfortable homes, which bt-Bpeak the
moral status of the community and the
character of our citizens. -'",'.
; INDUCEMENTS TO SETTLEMENT.
This county offers unusual induce
ments to settlement by good men and
women-from every land and clime. To
the farmer, stock-raiser, dairyman, fruit
grower and manufacturer, 'here is a
field as rich in opportunity as any re
gion iu the world. For manufacturing
most of the wares and goods in common
use there could not be a more fortunate
ljcation than The Dalles, with its fine
railway system, and cheap; river trans
portations, plenty of fuel, ahundam-e of
pure water, thus affording splendid pro
tection from fire, fine timber, and, in
fact, everything that is required to build
up a large manufacturing town." There
are openings here for all classes of intel
ligent, self-reliant, self-sustaining men.
The land titles are unclouded, taxation
is low, educational advantages are of the
highest order, and the newcomer will
be greeted by as cordial and hospitable
a people as ever crossed the plains, and
will' find here not only cheap lands, a
mild climate, generous soil, and - fine
commercial conditions, but perfect free
dom to work out his deBtmy on any
plane of honest conviction and action
that belong to the prerogative of the
American. To the west it seems almost
unaccountable that industrious and en
terprising people east will continue to
plod the weary rounds of fruitless toil
on farms that at their best have less in
trinsic valne than our cheapest lands
here. It has good climate, soil, water,
stone and wood, and an energetic and
thrifty people, who are natives of New
York, New England and Northern Eut
rope. These altogether make a combi
nation which has never failed to plant
the sturdy oak of prosperity where they
have lived. No region with these ele
ments and class of inhabitants can be
restrained from taking first place in the
rank of progress. It has, besides, diver
sity of soil and formation, adapting it to
the various crops and products of the
state. The foothill land is peculiarly
adapted ' to growing fruits, such as
peaches, prunes, grapes, etc., while the
valleys are devoted to small berries and
garden vegetables. Up to a short while
ago the foothill lands of this section were
regarded by settlers as almost value
less: bnt the success oi mm-growing on
that ' claBS of land has startled the
country, aud the adaptability ' of
the produce for long shipment gave im
mediate value to the land and impetus
in fruit culture, until thousands of acres
are planted to the standard fruits. On
this land the vine and fruit trees Hour
ish without irrigation, however most of
the land can be irrigated.'
, - THE DALLES.
The Dalles4, the county seat of Wasco
countv. is eighty miles east of Portland,
It is situated along: the banks of the
only Columbia. It is at the-head of
navigation and is the most important
town in Eastern Oregon, ana possesses
many attractive features lor the con
sideration of the intending immigrant,
The Chbosicle today, presents to its
readers a very comprehensive insight
into the business interests of the city ;
a brief sketch of the several enterprises
and the men behind them, which has
elevated the city to its present proud
distinction of being one of the soundest,
best and most desirable co.umunities in
Oregon. While it does not claim to
rank with Portland, it is nevertheless
one of the best cities in the state.
- It is needless to say our business men
are wide awake, energetic and always
alive to. the interests of the city and
county. No other class of men could
have made The Dalles what ' she is to
day, and we are proud of our business
and professional men. They have made
from a barren spot of rocks and sand a
beautiful city of nearly o.uuu souis, eucn
as go to make up the proud state of
Oregon. And still the work is not done,
and each month adds a tribute to the
well earned laurels of the energetic peo
ple of The Dalles. The big fire of about
one year ago, came near exterminating
the city, destroying seventeen blocks,
but Phoenix like, she is rising from -her
own ashes. The business enterprises
are being replaced on a larger scale.
The residences are of a better quality
and modern in their, appointments.
Property in this place can be bought at
low figures, and today there is as much
money to be made in - the purchase of
realty as in any other investment that
can be found in the county.
Surrounded as our city is by the
finest and most fertile lands under the
sun and the best adapted to fruit cul
ture on earth, California not excepted.
Investments here are not ventures,
they are as certain to bring ' good re
turns as night follows the day. We can
boast of some of the finest structures in
Eastern Oregon. Men who built busi-.
ness houses and residences, did so to
make permanent investments, and the
result is that we have business blocks
and homes that would reflect credit on
any town twice the size of The Dalles.
No greater commendation on the
character of our citizens could be given
than that they take pride iq having fine
residences, elegant homes'. One writer
has truly said : Show me the homes of
a people and I will tell you their char
acter. The impression made ? by our
city on the stranger, who has traveled
about the west is that he has at last
found a veritable eastern town, as there
is a general homelike aspect about every
thing, the absence of which is so notice
able in many western towns where peo
ple seem to be only "staying" rather
than living.
- Here he finds exterfsive and well filled
stores, elegant banking houses, fine ho
tel accommodations,; mammoth elevators,-,
well kept . streets and - walks,
beautiiul flower -adorned 'residences;
churches of every denomination point
their spirts heavenward; the finest pub
lic school buildings, presided over -by
tne ablest educators, enable the youth
to obtain that priceless boon, a thorough
education. The business" houses, are
uioBily of brick ' aud sione,. structures
which give the city a truly metropolitan
appearance. ' The retail stores are com
modius, light; attractively -decorated
aud stocked with the latest productions
of the most reliable manufacturers . in
their respective lines. '
Our business men are composed of the
material that enable them to successfully
meet competition from'' any source;
therefore tuey have established a reput
lation for The Dalles as a trading center
that brings trade - for a,radius of more
than one hundred miles.' The court
house is au imposing structure which
would not suffer by comparison with
the best in the state, : aside
from Portland. Of the numerous pretty
ciiiea of which Oregon can boast, none
is more noted for beauty than the city
of The Dalles. Among the many things
which go to make a . beautiful city, the
most iuiporiunt is the site selected for
its location', and a mistake' once made,
in the natural lay of tho land selected
upon which a city is to bo built, can
never be overcome by artificial means.
A city may attain large growth and be
come an important commercial em
porium, but it can iiiy no claim to being
beautiiul site. In this respect The
Dalles is particularly favored, and there
is perhaps no one thing more turpri sing
uu a person visiting the city for the first
time, than the beauty of jts location.
It is built . upon the gently rising
hills from the matchless Columbia
giving a scope of observation that pre
sents a most picturesque view, aud is
surrounded by undulating hills and sha
dy, woodland. The Dalles, from which
the city derives its name and has done
much to give the name of the city of The
Dalles to the world, is a most charming
waterfall, about three miles above the
city, and elicits the praise and admira
tion ot all who are privileged to gaze up
on its foaming and ceaseless roar, as it
h ildly leaps over the rocky edge into the
abyss below a most- soul ; inspiring
scene. And as one gazes upon its sparkl
ing beauty aud grandure, lost in the
depth of thought, the words of Byron flit
through his mind : "Not thut I love man
less, but nature more." Another prin
cipal charm of The Dalles, however, lies
in the location of the wealth of beauti
ful homes, which reflect not only the
ability of the architect, but likewise the
culture and refinement of the inmates.
The Dalles is noted as a city of home
owners and many of the residences are
models of architectural beauty, . while
their surrounding and furnishing be
speak tho highest degree of culture
among its people, nor is the home own
ing confined to the capitalists and mer
chants of this delightful city, for here
pnearly every laborer, is so imbued with
the spirit oi eell independence inai inia
locality Beems to generate, that, with
but few exceptions, he invariably con
trives to own his home. And they are
homes in every sense of the word ; an
appearance of thrift, neatness 'and com
fort prevades tbem, while many of them
contain a large share of so-called lux
uries of the world ; although when these
assume the form of books, pictures, mu
sical instruments, etc., we are disposed
to take an exception to the term luxury,
and class tbem among eaucauonai
measures, believing as we do that true
education means the highest cultivation
oi all the faculties. .The climate of this
locality is unsurpassed on the Pacific
coast, being sumcientiy oracing anu
stimulating for health without produc
ing that tension or tue nervons system
so pernicious to many constitutions in
higher altitudes, while it is entirely free
from the miasmatic influence of lower
riifitrictt. Bneht eves, ruby cheeks and
well developed forms are the distinguish
ing features oi tne people oi mis iuvoreu
spot, while infectious diseases and con
ditions of chronic invalidism are entire
ly unknown. The surrounding country
is most beautiful, long driveways extend
from the citv in every direction mat
wend their way around hills and through
shudv vrtllevs. We might indulge in a
nronhetio forecast, and picture The
Dalles with thousands of inhabitants
and the adjacent prairies, in years to
come, making the entire landscape glow
with the results of beneficial prosperity
and enterprise of her citizens, but our
limited space forbids further comment.
We close by saying, The Dalles, the
queen of Oregon towns, can not fail to
please and Batisiy tne most iastiaious oi
moitals.
Dr. Siddall. ,
Dental science has made very rapid
strides during the past decade, until
now the work which once caused hours
of work for the dentist and of torture
for the patient, is accomplished almost
without inconvenience. As a leading
exponent of dental surgery in The
Dalles, Dr. Siddall is worthy of mention
in a review of our foremost professional
men. - -
He is the inventor of a very useful
instrument for lifting the roots of broken
teeth from the jaw bone, which has
been a source of annoyance to the pro
fession and great pain to the patient
heretofore. But with Siddall's elevators
all roots can be extracted without any
difficulty by any ordinary dentist with
but little pain to the patient. The den
tal colleges have adopted their use,
which certifies to their merit. The Doc
tor is thoroughly up with the times in
the latest discoveries of his profession.
The aluminum metal is used by him
with marked success for crowns, bridges
and dental plates which is easy to fit
the mouth while in a -molten state;
combine great stiffness, .lightness and
durability with the most perfect adop
tion to the month and comfort to the
wearer. ' He has done a successful busi
ness in this city for many years and has
among his patrons the beet class of citi
zeus. - He is . an able gentleman, and
wins golden opinions of his worth by all
who-patronize him. Dr. Siddall has
taken a post graduate course of study at
the dental college in Chicago. An early
visit to Dr. Siddall will save much suf
fering, time, expense and subsequent
loss of teeth. -
It was a shrewd head Hint devised the
species of exchange which has developed
into tho great banking system of modern" '
times, which rflone Is one of tho marvel
ous evidences of the wonderful degree of
progress attained by thiscentury. It is
a private banking institution which is
regarded by shrewd business men as the
bp f eft kind of a bank.'. Whilst the gov
ernment has placed numerous testric
tioDS on the national banks, tho people
have since learned by the numberless
failures of national banks all over the:
country, that they are hurdly as reliable
as private banks of ample capital where
the responsibility is limited only by the
entire assets of the bank and private -property
of its several partners.
French & Co. transact a general
banking business; . The " stockholders
are leading business men, all gentlemen
of high character and financial standing,
and characterized by a successful career,
who have won the Javor of their patrons "-.
by the" safe and - legitimate "r policy
adopted by them. French & Co' have
the honor ofj having established the
first bank in Eastern Oregon, having
opened their house in 1877. Previous
to that time they' had owned the mer
cantile business purchased from them
by E. B. McFarland and Smith French,
another brother who has within the
past year retired from acti.vo business.
The French brothers came to The Dalles
early in the sixties from California
where they lived for twelve years, ' leav
ing their native Btate, Vermont, early in '
the fifties, since which time they have'1"
beeii closely connected with the busi-.
ness of the town' and county. Mr.-J. W..
and D. M. French are the proprietors of
this bank ondjhave a great amount of
property in city and counties surround-, :
ing, being owners of numerous fine'
ranches and other valuable property.
The firm occuplesone of the finest build
ings in the town which is newly fur
nished with handsome fixtures of
elegant design' which would grace the'
counters of any bank in the country.
M. G. V. Bolton, son-in-law of Mr. J.
W. French is cashier and has been
raised in The' Dalles, and is considered
a verycapable and honorable business
young man. The policy of the bank is
moulded by the proprietors who repre
sent the capital, . the enterprise, the
business '. interests and financiering
ability. The bank is one of tho most
noted in the state and its proprietors
represent the best brain, - talent and ,
achievement of the American people.
- Dr. TV. K.. RlneharU ' "
One of those scholarly gentlemen who
reflect credit upon a learned profession,
such as that of medicine, is the above
named gentleman," who ranks in the.
forefront of our practitioners. He is a
graduate of the Willamette university
which was a fitting beginning to bis ca
reer, he having been born and raised in
Oregon. He graduated from the Jeffer
son collegein Philadelphia, and also from
the Bellevue hospital medical college in
New York city, which stands at the bead
of such institutions in this country. Dr.
Rinehart has gained for himself, during
the thirteen years he has practiced,
a wide reputation for surgery in which
branch he excels. Was professor of
anatomy and clinical surgery in tho Wil
lamette university medical college, of '
Portland, for four years, and one of the
founders and chief surgeon of the Port
land hospital for three years. His prac
tice calls him to all the adjoining couu-
ties to administer to the wants
of the maimed, the halt and the
blind whose confidence 'he commands.''.
Not only is Dr. Rinehart a prrtona gra
tia .with his numerous patients and oth
ers, but he stands in high repute among
the profession as is evidenced by the
fact that he is president of the Oregon
State Medical association. , That he is ..
considered as a man of honorable aims
is shown by the fact that he is one of the
State board of charities and correction.
Dr. Rhinehart is highly esteemed in so- -
cial and business circles, and has a host
of warm personal friends.
C. E. Haight.
There is probably no man
in The-
Dalles better known than C. E.
Haight,
who for many years has been engaged in
feeding the hungry among our better
(.classes and it is safe to say that there is
no more popular resort in Eastern.
Oregon. To Eay Mr. Haight's is -the
finest eating place in the city is no
praise, as there is nothing here thatcati
at all compare with it, either for ele
gance of appointment, variety of edibles
or manner of cooking. Everything good
to eat that can be had can always be.
found at Haight's, no matter what it
costs or where it comes from, and the
patrons can rest assured it will be
served to his tastes and at the lowest
price consistent with good service. A'
favorite resort with our best citizens, it -is"gratifying
to know that the efforts of
Mr. Haight to give The Dalles a tirst
claes restaurant are appreciated, and
that ho enjoys a lucrative and growing
custom. Mr. Haight is a native of Con
neticut, has been in Tho Dalles for.
eight years and in. business five years.
He is an intelligent.courteous gentleman
who knows the wants of the public, a
good citizen and an excellent restauran-teur.