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THOMAS HOUSTON JOHNSTON.
There is not a more popular citizen in Duf ur than "Houst"
Johnston. He possesses all those admirable traits of char
acter which contribute to the widest social and business
success, and anything he identifies himself witn is always
a "go.". He furnishes it with a. vim and snap which is his
strongest-characteristic, and which has tended to put him
to the "front" among business men in this county. Born in
Centerville, New irunswick, in 1845, he spent the early
portion of his life there. Moving to California in 1876,
he spent two years there. Coming to The Dalles
in 1878, he was engaged for three years in fishing
and merchandising in a small way; he then entered the
employ of Wingate & Co., with whom he remained three
years, and gained that practical experience which has been
of such benefit to him since. Having saved some money,
and recognizing the desirability of Dufur as a business
point, in connection with his brother, George, established
himself in business there, buying out C. A. Williams. He
has ever since been a most useful citizen, and much of the
town's prosperity and thrift is due to iis untiring energy
and unfailing enterprise. He was postmaster for ten years,
member of the Council for four, member of the school board
for six, and clerk of the board for two.
Fraternally he associates with the Knights of Pythias,
Woodmen and Workmen.
Mr. Johnston married Miss Laura Krauss, of The Dalles
in 1882, and has two daughters. His home, of which we
give an illustration, is a model of refinement, and is the
center of a large circle of warm friends.
hj, '1 WILLARD L. VANDERPOOL.
The subject of this sketch, w,hose portrait is presented in
this issue is one of the living exceptions which prove the
rule "that a prophet is never honored in his own country."
Born in Benton county in 1856, he remained there until
'69. Moving then with his parents to Crook county, he re
mained in Prineville and immediate vicinity for the next
14 years, a portion of the time being engaged in the stock
business. Moving then to Dufur, he became engaged in
farming, until 18ul, when in company with his father, Dr.
L, Vanderpool and A. J. Brigham, he incorporated the S. B.
Medicine Co., and acted as secretary-treasurer and man
ager. He is married to Miss Mary J. Heisler, of Dufur, and
has one child living, a boy.
It is mainly due to his instrumentality that Dufur has the
largest and most modern school in the county, he being one
of the school directors, and not only devoting his time, but
also in connection with T. Houst Johnson, liberally giving
the land (two blocks) for its location. He was a member of
the first city council, and serving creditably was re-elected
again.
Mr. VanJerpool takes an active interest in fraternal cir
cles, being a past grand In the I. O. O. F., and a past master
workman in the A. O. U. W. He is also a member of the
Woodmen.
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GEORGE W. JOHNSTON.
George W. Johnston is one of the best known citizens of
Wasco county, where for many years he has been a resi
dent, and a business man. He is now interested in the
firm of Johnston Bros., general merchants, at Dufur, and is
connected incidentally with other business interests of the
place. Born in Centerville, New Brunswick, January 11,
1859, he remained there until he was 19 years old, receiv
ing a liberal education ,n the schools of that Province.
Starting out at that age for himself, he went to the central
part of Kansas, but only remained there for a year. Coming
then to Oregon, he was in the employ of the government
contractors at Cascade Locks for one year, and the O. R. &
N. Co. at The Dalles, until 1884, when he associated him
self with his brother, T. H., in the general merchandise
business at Dufur. He is also president of the S. B. Medi
cine Co., and has lent material aid in placing its merits be
fore the general public.
Mr. Johnston is an enthusiastic Republican, being a warm
supporter of the principles of that party, and has had sev
eral honors thrust upon him, namely being elected a member
of the legislature in 1890, and Mayor of Dufur in 1896, and
was school clerk for eight years.
He takes an active interest in Pythiandsm, and in the
Woodmen.
In 1888 he married Miss Kittie Reed, of The Dalles, and
his attractive residence, of which we give an illustration,
bespeaks the refinement, comfort and sociability of its
popular and entertaining inmates.
JOHNSTON BROS.
No firm stands higher commercially, at home or abroad,
than the one above.
established in 1884, in a small way, by T. H. and Geo. W.
Johnston, they have by fair and courteous treatment to
ward their customers, built up a trade that is a handsome
testimonial to their integrity and popularity. In 1893 Mr.
J. C. Johnston became a member of the firm, and their busi
ness continued to increase and prosper until the fall of
1896, when they were completely burnt out. Not discour
aged by this event, they at once secured new quarters, and
buying an entire new stock, were catering to the wants of
the public again in a few weeks. They expect to build a
brick store on the site of the one burnt out very
shortly. It will be 60x80, with a large warehouse in the
rear, and will facilitate -their handling a much larger stock
than they are now able to carry. Still an inspection of
their stock enables us to state that it is a complete and well
selected one in every line. Their aim is to carry everything
the farmer may want, and we believe in this they are suc
cessful. In farm machinery especially they have several
lines of goods adapted to this section, namely Oliver
chilled plows, McSherry drills, Mitchell wagons and J. I.
Case threshers, and we understand they have sold more
threshers this fall than all the rest of the dealers in the
county put together.
They are also very large holders of well improved farms,
and are in a position, from a practical standpoint, to an
swer any inquiries regarding lands in this vicinity.
JOHNSTON BROS.,
DEALERS IN
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
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JOHN C. JOHNSTON.
The subject of this sketch, whose portrait accompanies
it, is another of Dufur's well known citizens, at present a
member of the city council. Born in Centerville, New
Brunswick, March 21, 1854, he received his education there.
At the age of 21 he moved to Sonoma county, California,
where he spent two years, engaged in farming. Coming
north then to Oregon, he established himself in Wasco
county,-and-swcessfully followed stock raising for the next
ten years. His next four years were spent traveling
through Washington, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia,
but finally coming to the conclusion that the opportunities
in Wasco county, and especially at Dufur, could not be
beaten, he returned there in 1891, and in 1893 bought an
interest in the firm of Johnston Brothers. He is married
to Miss Josie Laing, of Portland, and has one child, a girl,
Mr. Johnston is an Odd Fellow, and Past Consul in the
Woodmen. He is justly looked upon as one of the most
energetic citizens we have, being a foremost worker in
every movement tending to promote the city's good.
M. J. ANDERSON.
Milt. J. Anderson is a man of sterling worth, and to-dav
is one of the most popular citizens of the county, his affa
bility and good nature making him legions of friends. He
was born in Folsom, Sacramento county, California, in
1860. At the age of 15 he entered the drug store of J. S.
Meredith, in his native town, but after several years spent
in that business, apprenticed himself at 18 to the black
smith trade at the Pacific Carriage Works, of Sacramento
a trade which he has followed ever since. In 1884 Mr.
Anderson settled in Wasco county, and for the past seven
years has conducted a large and successful general black
smithing establishment in Dufur. He has always taken an
active part in public affairs. Throughout his life he has
been a staunch republican, and he has been quite a figure
in county and state conventions for the past fourteen years,
but was one of the many to refuse to follow the dictation
of party leaders during the last campaign, and through
the newspaper columns, and on the rostrum condemned
the stand of his party on the financial question. His con
tributions are much sought after by the press, as he not
only understands how to write, but what to write about.
Of late years he has devoted his spare time to the study
of law, simply for the satisfaction of understanding it, for
in his words, he would much rather be a good blacksmith
than a poor attorney. He has never been a candidate for
any office, and was elected a member of the council of Du
fur without effort on his part. In 1894 he advocated the
incorporation of Dufur, wrote its charter, and assisted at
Salem in the passage of the act making it a city, and is
justly proud of the result. He is an honored member of
the Woodmen 'of the World, and is in fact a great advocate
of fraternal beneficiary societies. In 18S6 he married Miss
Ella M. Redman, of Wamic, and their union has been
blessed by three boys.
M. J. ANDERSON.