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ROWE & CO.
Rowe & Co., dealers in lumber and building material, are
agents for the Rowe Lumber and Manufacturing Company,
incorporarted, whose mill is at Lyle, Klickitat county,
Washington. It has a capacity of 15 to 20 thousand feet
daily, and they have a box factory and planing mill in con
nection with it. The lumber they manufacture is of a yel
low pine, pinus ponderosa, being especially adapted for
sash and doors, and natural wood interior finish, and they
receive orders for it from Portland, San Francisco and the
East. They have the only mill on the Pacific Coast where
deep water vessels can load lumber of this nature at the
mill, the logs being floated to the Columbia river from an
elevation of 3000 feet. Mr. Fred. H. Rowe, president of
the Rowe Lumber & Manufacturing Company, was born
in England in 1855, and received his education there. He
came to the United States in 1871, and passed some time
in Iowa, Colorado, California and Idaho. He was located
for eight years in the Wood River country, in Idaho, oper
ating mills at Hailey and Beiievue. In 1888, he established
mills in Josephine county, Oregon, and had yards at
Roseburg, Ashland and Medford. During the World's Fair
he was appointed commissioner to it, having charge of the
mineral exhibit. After the conclusion of the fair, he came
here and established this business. He has had years of
experience in ic, and has quickly forged to the front here.
In 1885 he married the only daugnter of Andrew B. More,
one of the early pioneers of California, and has five chil
dren. THE DALLES COMMERCIAL AND ATHLETIC CLUB.
The Dalles Commercial and Athletic Club was originally
started by a few of the young men of this city for the pur
pose of gathering together those who were inclined to take
an interest in manly sports. In broaching the subject, how
ever, to some of tne representative business men, it was
suggested that the original idea be enlarged upon, and the
feature added of making it as well a place where every
movement that might tend towards the advancement of the
city might be discussed and acted upon. The result was
tnat articles of incorporation were filed in December, 1895,
by J. S. Schenck, u. U. I'ease, 11. J. Moier, J. S. Fish,
i. A. mils, It. B. Sinnott and W . ii. Wilson. The growth of
tne duo nas been ienomenal iiom tne start, until to-day
iney have about 150 resident members, besides a large
number or non-resident ana honorary members. Their
quarters are in the Grant building, which has been entirely
remodeled and rearranged for them. The interior view we
present -of a portion or their quarters gives but a partial
iaea of the comfort and elegance with which they have
surrounded themselves. A personal inspection of the rooms
will show on the ground floor a gymnasium fully equipped
with all kinds of athletic apparatus, and four bowling al
leys,laid with hard maple. At the head of a broad and
spacious staircase we are greeted by a sight of the emblem
or the club, an invertea arrowhead with a pair of wings at
tached. ISO expense has been spared in furnishing their
quarters, and the term sumptuous applies as well to the
large reception room at the head ot tne stairs as it does to
the parlor to the left. Passing between handsome portiers
you then enter the reading room, which is supplied with the
leading periodicals and papers. Beyond that is the smok
ing room, and also the director's room. These are both
much larger than the ordinary. To the right of the recep
tion room is located the billiard room, naving both billiard
and pool tables, and also tables tor cards, chess and check
ers. No wagering is allowed, however, on any games, nor
is there a side board in the club. The hat rooms and lava
tories are located conveniently in different portions of the
building. The basement being well adapted for a natato
rium, it is the intention of the club to put one in the coming
season. From its very inception the ladies have taken an
active interest in its affairs, and this has materially helped
to make it a success. They have two forenoons and one
afternoon devoted exclusively to them, and also one even
ing to ladies and gentlemen.
The present officers are: W. L. Bradshaw, president;
H. M. Beall, vice president and secretary; W. H. Wilson,
treasurer; and E. C. Pease, Geo. O. Blakeley, J. F. Hamp
shire, R. B. Sinnott, and the foregoing officers constitute
the board of directors. Closing we will simply state the
club rooms are a credit to the club, and far more so to the
city, for there is nothing to excel them in the Pacific northwest.
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county, Iowa, in 1858, where he remained until 19 years of
age, receiving at the same time the advantages of a most
liberal education. He then entered a mercantile house in
Beiievue, and later traveled for Geo. P. Bent of Chicago
for two years. On the death of his father, he returned to
Beiievue, and began merchandising for himself, and seek
ing an opportunity to apply the natural ability he pos
sessed, took up the study of dentistry.
Coming to Oregon in 18&4, he located in The Dalles, re
maining in the mercantile business until 1889. Although
doing a successful business, Dr. Tackman had not lost his
taste for what he considered his life work, so again taking
up the study of dentistry he went before the state board in
1892 and passed an examination. He is a hard student,
and having taken the prostethic course in Chicago in 1893,
keeps well abreast of all progress in his profession.
His offices are pleasantly located in the Vogt Block, and
he passes his time between them and his even more com
fortable home.
position to offer their customers the best articles in their
line at the lowest possible prices. They also do an exten
sive mail order business, issuing a semi-annual catalogue,
and the country customer who eenas them an order is cer
tain of having it receive the same careful attention as
though he visited their store personally.
A. C. Giger, the senior member of the firm, was born in
Illinois in 1865. He commenced his business career at the
age of 17, and has held a number of responsible positions.
He came to The Dalles in June, 1S9G, and for a short time
was connected with Funk Bros., whose business he and
Mr. Frencn bought in November of that year.
Frank A. French is virtually a native of The Dalles, hav
ing lived here since he was four years of age.His business'
experience has been gained in the employ of McFarland &
French, and The Dalles, Portland & Astoria Navigation
Company. His genial disposition has made him one of the
most popular young men residing here, and he is univer
sally looked upon as a prince of good fellows.
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DR. WILLIAM TACKMAN.
There is probably in The Dalles today no man more popu
lar in his profession than Dr. William Tackman. His popu
larity is well merited for he is not only gifted with most
winning manners, but with unexcelled skill in his profes
sion. Dr. Tackman was born on his farm in Jackson
NEWT YORK CASH STORE.
One business in The Dalles has two names. It is popu
larly known as the "New York Cash Store," and also the
"Big Busy Store." It is owned by A. C. Giger & Co., the
firm being composed of A. C. Giger and F. A. French, both
young men with business ability, and modern ideas re
garding the management of a mercantile establishment.
They carry complete lines of boots and shoes, clothing,
hats and caps, ladies and gent's furnishing goods and no
tions. They control the sole agencies of some of the most
popular lines in the market, such as Hamilton Brown Shoe
Company's- boots and shoes, Miller's all-wool clothing,
Faultless pants, &c, &c. They are the originators of low
prices, and enjoy the confidence of the public and the large
trade they have is but the natural result
People have often expressed astonishment at die extreme
ly low prices, almost passing belief, at which this firm
sells first-class articles. The explanation is easy the firm
of A. C. Giger & Co. buy strictly for cash and sell their
goods in the same manner, and having no losses are in a
W. A. K1RBY
DEALER IN
Staple & Fancy Groceries
COFFEES, TEAS AND SPICES
A SPECIALTY
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No. 83 THIRD ST.,
THE DALLES, ORE.