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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 5, 1926)
,2 THE OREGON STATESMAN, SALEM, OREGON TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 5, 192G Land Mark Falls To Make Room for Bligh Jcsqih G. Wilson's Old Residence, Later Changed to Hotel, lorn Down as Plans for New Theatre and Store Block Start 6ne of Salem's oldest landmarks which remained in the I downtown section, had to be removed to make room for the new pugh building and Bligh's Capitol theatre, both of which arc on the eve of their formal opening today. . v f ... !" vlt was in 1861 or 18C2, a period significant in American history, that Joseph G. Wilson, pioneer barristei and at one time ja. circuit judge in Oregon, had erected, for a residence the llrick building which stood on this spot a little" back from High street from that time until early in the present year : a master of 65 years or nearly that. v ' J udge Wilson was elected as a congressman from Ore gon in 1872, but was called by death in the east before he took his seat in the national legislature. 1 The house. which he had built was later converted into a , hotel j and for many years it was one of Salem's leading hos telriek - ' - For many years it was known as the Salem hotel. As itimp fwent on and modern hotels were built, this building Twenty the inevitable way of the ancient, and became one of thexity's more modest homes for transients.; A number of years ago the property was purchased by T i Bligh, part of it west of the old brick building being , thesite of a service station more recently. Both the historic bufldjng and the service station were removed to permit ex cavation for the new theatre and business block. Morgan & Company's Stores To Fjeattire Ladies' WUx Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan, With 15 Years Experience, jn Position to Offer Exclusive Choice, at Exceptional f " Prices i Uniquely attractive in its interior appointments, the sttie of Morgan & company, featuring ladies' ready to wear gar ments and nillinery, on High street in the new Bligh build ing, made its bow to Salem? patrons with a formal opening last week Under the management of Mr. and Mrs. George 1 Moriran. who have expressed their gratification at the public response and at the number of congratulatory messages aid. floral gifts received. The store, artistic in its simplicity and harmony of detail, is finished in New York gray with a soft rose tint, high lights led with apple green, and is furnished with wicker and fibre ware in tne new uregonian snaae. Although strangers in Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, in the course of 15 years of experience as buyers for some of the larger stores in Portland,, already number many Salem people among their friends and they bring with them the advantage of a wide acquaintance with the trade, which gives them en tree to the latest and best in women's wear. Offering Mrs. Leona Daun Exclusive Art Needlework h;t ' . "' ArtSihoppe to Be Conducted at 550 State by Woman Who Offering Scored Distinct Success in Seattle Enterprise an exclusive line of stamDed goods and art neettlbwork, Daun's Art Shoppe, conducted by Mrs. Leona Datift, will open at 550 State street in the new Bligh build ing the extreme easterly room in the theatre section of the building. The stock of art needlework goods offered will be, accprjiing to Mrs. Daun's plan, the most complete and ex ter$)e ever shown ill. Salem. 4 Mrs. Daun formerly conducted a similar store with gTcnT success in Seattle. Since early this year, when this store -was disposed of Mrs. Duan and her husband, :TF.L. Dujhj, have been touring, partly with a view of seeking a nek)cation. 'After traveling extensively, they picked on Sale! as the most promising field. John A. Horgan Fur Shop I I!Tinding Larger Quarters Formerly Located on Balcony on Walters & Adolp"h Building, .1 f F!stnhlishpfi Nnw Takp Tdpal T,oraiinn on i, High Street 'he fur shop of John A. Horgan, which has been located on the balcony of a store room in the Walters & Adolph building on North Capitol street, is one of the local businesses which will find more commodious and suitable quarters in the new Bligh building. Horgan's shop will.be in one of the ground floor rooms facing on High street. 4 Sherman Clay & Co. Takes Space in Bligh Building S. S. Janz and M. L. Shepherd, Well Known Managers, nounce Greatly Increased Floor Space and Enlarged Stock An- Bettor service for Salem's music loving public, made pos sible through the acquisition of commodious quarters pronji nently located at 130 South High street in the new Bligh buildincr. is the aim of Sherman Clay & Co., which has moved into tbe new 'business block from its f ormer store at 224 North High. Greatly increased floor space and a full basement for stor age, will enable the local branch of this great Pacific coast' music concern to carry an increased stock in every depacU ment of music, from ukelele strings to grand pianos, accord ing to S. S. Janz and M. L. Shepherd, managers of the store. , The stock of phonograph records is one which they will be particularly pleased to enlarge, in view of the steadily in-' creasing demand for phonograph music. We Welcome The New Bligh Building and . ...... r Bligh's Capitol Theatre Claude C. Moon Jewelry and Gift Shop 484 Court TT 5 J i L We are glad to see Salem going ahead We are glad to see such buildings . as the NEW BLIGH BUILDING and BLIGH'S CAPITOL THEATRE As we have always endeavored to give to the public of Salem only the Best in merchandise. We welcome the construction of high grade buildings in Salem. ' ' v ,,:S!!0Et flAtt SWf ViikElkNxtl r -f - X 4 WE CONOR A TULA TE MR. F. D. BLIGH On the opening of hg splendid new Building which represents another milestone in bur city's rapid growth. May the vision of its builder be fulfilled. Hillman Fuel Company , wx xV m ill m 0t II 1 w m r X We extend congratulations and best wishes to Frank Bligh on tne opening of The New Bll t - vv.j.- and B uildin Bli 1 1 9 go s Capitol Theatre Which represents an achievement in the development of Salem. 4 May the future unfold the fullest measures of success is the cordial wish of . Qvauty Car 2iT t I J 4 z4 1st A 3 VA 2 A 3 I