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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (March 21, 1950)
i r :u 1 tKLfct, - . fo Sit J I Horse and Buggy Bam Dismantled Cherry City Feed barn, last feeding barn to operate in Salem, now being dismantled it 540-42-44 Ferry street to make room for a parking lot. Cherry City Feed barn housed above 200 horses and buggies on occasion, but was never a livery stable. ' Last of Salem Feed Barns Is Being Razed on Ferry Street By BEN MAXWELL Cherry City Feed barn, relic of horse and buggy times now being dismantled at 540-42-44 Ferry street, was the last feeding barn to serve Salem, says R. O. Clearwater who operated the place more than 30 years ago. The property will be occupied bv a oarkina lot. "But it was never a livery sta ble," Clearwater stresses with emphatic assurance that comes With first hand experience. t "When I was a youngster, about 1910, I recall riding a bi cycle around on the new plank floor of that barn Just then under construction." "J. A. Darr, who was a horfje shoer for John Knight in the early 18B0s, was the first pro prietor. When he died the ad ministrator of his estate asked me to take the barn over I did just prior to our entry into World War I and continued its operation for a number of years. Then horses purchased in this locality for overseas military us-J age were stabled there and after the war Wells Fargo express horses were boarded "I recall that above 200 horses and buggies were housed in the barn during the circus and State Fair days in Salem of 30 and more years ago, Yes the place was crowded, but we got them in and somehow we cared for them all." Salem city directories from 1912 to 1917 list the stable at 544 Ferry street under the name of J. A. Darr. After that year it appears as the Cherry City Feed barn and continues to be presented as such until 1923. The directory for 1924 lists no livery stable or feed barn in Sa lem. Ensuing years allocate this location to automotive serv ices or simply list the property as vacant. Livery, feed and exchange sta bles were among the earlier businesses noticed in Salem's commercial development. Sol Durbin and Haywood and Light foot had stable's here in 1858. It was Durbin's barn always proud of its horses and services, that outfitted a 16-horse sled to defy all competitive equipage in a street parade during that snowy winter of 1862. Wednes day afternoon, about 5 o'clock, on November 27, 1862 fire was discovered in the haymow of the Durbin barn, then located at the northeast corner of State and Commercial streets. Within a few moments the barn and Its combustible contents provided a spectacular fire and one long discussed in Salem during the 1860s. Horses ' and carriages were saved but loss of the barn and its accessories amounted to nearly $4000 About 20 years later, in 1880 to be exact, Durbin associated with Smith, was still operating a barn on Commercial street be tween State and Court streets. Fisher and Gaines had their sta ble at the corner of Commercial and Trade streets. In 1900, A. J. Basey was a leading liveryman and his cabs and hearse were an accepted service in better funeral proces sions. Basey started a livery business here in 1885 and 50 years ago had his barn in a structure that was Marion coun ty's first courthouse in the 1850s. During January of 1872 it was moved to the north side of Court street, between Liberty and High and just east of the alley. Ten years later, in 1910 when automobiles and good roads had not yet outmoded horse and buggy transportation Salem had eight livery and feed stables: B. G. Boedigheimer, Clearwat er Brothers, E E. Gilliam Hunt and Mitchell T. M. Jones W. S. Low, Westacott and Johnson and C. W. Yannke. Even then the handwriting was on the wall. Forty years ago, May 1, 1910, Charlie Yannke sold his Fashion stable to an au tomobile agency and a major part of his hack and cab busi ness went to Club stables Last of that long succession of livery and feed stables, according to the Salem directory for 1921 were B. G. Boedigheimer whose stable and livery were at 193 South Liberty street, and G. M. Stewart with a barn at 160 South High street. Which continued on to become the very last survivor among Salem livery stables is not told. Olthof Place Sold Pratum Mr. and Mrs. John Olthof have sold their home In Pratum district to Mr. and Mrs Glen Olson of Bend. The Ol thofs have purchased a home at Modesto, Calif., and will noon more. Olson is a painter. WANNA WED? Spinster Stars Hanker to Desert Bachelor Routines By BOB THOMAS Hollywood, March 22 VP) Remember the song that goes "I Wanna Get Married?" Lizabelh Scott is singing it. The Hollywood bachelor girl used to be a standard fixture In Hollywood. Then such gals as Olivia DeHavilland, Rosalin Rus sell, Jeanne Crain, Anne Baxter and Joan Leslie got married Even Elizabeth Taylor is aesert-- ing the unmarried ranks That leaves Miss Scott, Margaret O'Brien and only a' few others among the stars who haven't trod down the well-known aisle. Liz says she would like to have Miss O'Brien and the oth ers carry on the bachelorhood honors without her. "I miss having someone to come home to," she sighed "I'm quite loquacious. I like to talk about what has happened to me during the day. The only one I have to talk to is my maid. "Besides. I would like to lis ten to someone else expound on his day. In other words I'd like to have someone to share my life, and I'd like to share some one's life." Before you start rushing, men, you'd better be warned that her notions about marriage are ide alistic. I asked about what kind of man she was looking for. I haven t visualized a physi cal type," she answered. "But we must have a mental and spir itual attraction for each other. "I won't say I'll never marry an actor. But I would prefer not to. Actors and especially actress es are emotional people I know that I am quite emotional. I don't think it would be wise to mix two of the same kind." Despite her yearnings, Liz won't be stampeded into marri age. "I'm sure the right man will come along some day," she re marked. "I would be terribly lonely If I didn't love my work. It com pensates for my lack of com panionship and keeps me inter ested and busy." But, she inferred, you can't snuggle up to your job. If you wanna get married. opines Actress Jan Sterling, get out of Hollywood. Miss Sterling is another spin ster with an eye out for the per fect mate. The Broadway actress is in town for "Union Pacific" and spends her evenings along night club row. 'Hollywood guys are okay, I guess," she guesses, "but they're just out for a good time. I want to settle down and have a home and hearth and babies. But the men I've met out here just want lo oaoy me and that's all. "The single Hollywood men know they're in the minority and therefore in demand Girls outnumber the eligible males two to one. I don't mind doine the proposing, but I at least like an attentive prospect." CAPSULE REVIEW: "The Bitr Hangover" (MGM) is a comedy with a message. The comedy arises because a war experience causes a young lawyer to get drunk at the slightest taste of liquor. The drama comes when he revolts against doing the bid ding of a big law firm he works for. The funny stuff doesn't al ways pay off, but it's a warming and enjoyable picture. Van John son and Elizabeth Taylor ingra tiate as the leads. Fun Night Offered Willamlna Several members of the high schol student body and faculty participated in Fun Night recently held at the high school. Members of the band, di rected by Mrs. Aronsen, and dressed in costumes, played be tween acts. Members of the speech class danced the can-can, and several teachers also par ticipated. Fun night brought the Everyone Knows Only Cateriied Oil Leaves ivii CARBON! IjU S00T! OIAt 35622 or 35606 Salem's C1ail? Caterlied Oil Dealer Howard J. Smalley Oil Co. 1405 Broadway Capital Journal, Salem, Ore., Tuesday, March 21, 1950 J 1 largest crowd to the high school since the Christmas program? 1 id FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP AUTO TRUCK FIRE " ' '. uvifluilg IB lilt: IVdOUII Xll lower premiums. Our product is a Stan- uuiu luriii x-uuey. uniy $iz.iu eacn six months will give you $5105,000 Lia bility Protection. A $5.00 sales costs the first time only. BILL OSKO 466 Court St. Phone 3-5661 tti vh.vimii on YOUR NEEDS for PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL TILE BOARD INSULATION ROOFING SIDING LINOLEUM CARPETING VENETIAN BLINDS ESTIMATE BY QUALIFIED EXPERT IN EACH LINE FOR MATERIAL, LABOR OR BOTH, NO OBLIGATION All Material and Labor fully Guaranteed mspnasr pou many teal f 550 N. 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Thus, the figures you see on this page have more than statistical meaning they project a picture of what life-insurance-dollars accomplish in pro moting human welfare. For instance . ; . the $608,500,000 received In premiums by The Society during 1949 provided life Insurance coverage of $14,115,700,000 in addition to annuities and accident and health protection. In 1949 payments to Equitable Society members and their beneficiaries totalled $335,000,000 of which $115,000,000 represented death claims, and $220,000,000 were payments, including dividends, to iiving policyholders. On the business side from Invest ments and insurance operations, The Society earned ' $142,700,000 of which $6,000,000 was set aside to strengthen reserves and $83,800,000 was allotted for policyholders' dividends. At the same time, life insurance funds perform a double duty in the economic life of our nation. While they are pro viding protection, they are also financing homes, building factories, helping to improve railroads, participating in scores of industries in short, contributing materially to the highest living standard known to mankind. Look beyond the figures in this annual report and you will see life insurance in action on many levels. But remember, it is the human level which is of greatest concern to us . . . for after all, only people count. President For I men tfitollsi etetement if The Scclity'i operation) liirlni 1141 write for copy si the ProsMont'i Report ti Vie loori sf Director. THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF, THE UNITED STATES THOMAS I. PARKINSON ' PRESIDENT 393 SEVENTH AVENUt NEW YORK I, NEW YORK CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CONDITION as of December It, 1949 Obligations Resources Per 'Bends ana) Slacks Cent U. S. Government obllgollons. . . . t 776,980,507 (M.I) Dominion of Canada obligations.. 270,576,208 ( S.ll Public utility bonds 671,974,696 (12.8) Railroad obligations. ... : ... ; ... s ... 480,003,366 ( 9.11 Industrial obligations.. ..I.- 1,633,663,992 (11.01 Other band : 150,635,069 ( 3.01 Preferred and guaranteed stocks. S7,S13,967 ( 1.1) Common Hock 7,251,197 ( 0.1) Mortgagee and Real Islalo , Residential and business mortgages. .. . m. t ... 1 1 Farm mortgages. H. 1 1 1 . Residential and business properties. Housing developments and other real estate purchased for Investment 110,776,151(2.1) Homo and branch offlea buildings ...t.- 10,846,316 ( 0.2) Other Assele Cash 1 1 I 92,604,234 ( 1.(1 loans to policyholders 133,474,786 ( 2.5) Premiums In process of collection i 88,085,589 ( 0.7) Interest and rentals accrued and other assets. .. . ..,.:., 39,820,549 ( 0,1) TOTAL, ! I m ' 1 - I ... $9,269,289, 1 68 ( 1 0 0) 657,176,155 (12.9) 122,447,992 2.1) 7,442,392 ( 0.1) Per Cent Policyholders' Punds To cover future payments under Insurance and annuity contracts In force 4,117,17l,471 (82.3) Held on deposit for policyholders and beneficiaries t 106,424,344 ( 1. 8) Dividends and annuities left on deposit with The Society atlntsreit ,..! 111,149,961 1.1) Policy claims In process ofpaymenl 23,939,291 ( 0.4) Premiums paid In advance by policyholders ; . 11,297,92 ( 1.6) Dividends due ond unpaid to policyholders 1,303,161 0.1) Allotted as dividends for distribution during 1950 61,400,141 ( 1.1) Other liabilities Taxes federal, state and other,. Expenses accrued, unearned lns tereit and other obligations. . Surplus Funds To cover oil contingencies... t TOTAL ill. 1,289,000 ( O.l) 6,101,09 ( 0.1) 312,433,121 I 6.1) ..$5,269,289,168 (100) factudlna $4,711,208 on d.poilt with public avtherlli.i. h eccerdaiKt with faautrtmintl ef lew, ell eondi jbj.cl la omertliollon or. ital.d et their amorllt.d value, end all othar bond, and ifecb are valued et lh. markst evetaltoM en Dacsmb.r 31, 19.9 01 pr.Krlb.d by In. National Aiioclallon of Iniuranca Coramtiilonari. SALEM HEADQUARTERS 405 Oregon Building HAROLD P. DRAKE, C. L. V., Afeney Manager EDWARD MAJEK REPRESENTATIVES BURTON C. SELBERGi Dlttrlet Mansger JOHN A. GOFFRIER
