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JOHN MEDLER.
man is better known today in Sherman county, than
John Medler, and his life is a fitting illustration to all young
men, of what energy, perseverance and thrift can accom
plish. Born in Germany in 1837, he came to this country
with his parents when he was eight years old. They re
mained two years in New York, moving then to Virginia.
Young John, however, received his education in New York,
remaining there until he graduated, then returning to assist
the old folks on their farm. In 18G5 he went to Missouri,
spending five years there, tilling the soil, then returning to
the "Old Dominion," he took up a farm near the old home
stead, and stayed there until 1881. Being seized with the
Western fever again, his first stop was Walla Walla, Wash.,
but he only stayed there a short time, and on the 10th day
of July, 1882, he arrived in Wasco, and shortly after located
on a farm four miles from the present town of Wasco,
which is looked upon today, as one of the best equipped
farms in Sherman county.
Besides making a very successful farmer, Mr. Medler has
entered other fields with equal forethought, and equal suc
cess. He is today president of the Sherman County Bank,
and also president of the Farmer's Co-operative Warehouse
Association, which institution he has virtually built up
from a small beginning, until today it operates three ware
houses, one each at Wasco, Biggs and Ruf us, and is known
as one of the largest buyers of wheat in this district.
He married Miss Eliza J. Hull, of Virginia, in 1861, and
has four sons, all operating their own farms in Sherman
county.
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V. C. BROCK.
Not only in Sherman county, but throughout nearly all
this western country, the young men are its founders and
promoters, and to their constant endeavors is due much of
the wondf-rful advancement which has claimed the atten
tioa and received the admiration of the entire country.
The position occupied by Mr. Brock is one which requires
a very considerable amount of practical judgment, and a
thorough knowledge of the resources of the county, and its
inhabitants' and most ably does he fill it.
Born in Linn county, in 1859, spending the first 13 years
of his life there, he then moved to Corvallis, with his par
ents. He remained there until 1882, during which time he
obtained the education) which has been of such incalculable
value to him since. In the fall of 1882 he became the princi
pal of the public schools of South Brownsville, Linn coun
ty, which position he held for the next two years.
Coming to Eastern Oregon in 1884, he taught school in
Wasco county until the division of the county, in the spring
of 1889, when he was appointed County Clerk of the new
county, Sherman. Im 1890 he was elected to again fill that
position. On December 12, 1891, in connection with W. M.
Barnett and Malcolm Moody, he filed the articles incorpor
ating the Sherman County Bank, of which institution he
became cashier, which position he still occupies.
In 1880 he inanied Miss Lilly B. Moore, of Corvallis, and
has three children, his oldest son, Roy, filling a position in
the bank. His home, which we show elsewhere, materially
adds to the beauties of Wasco.
Mr. Brock finds time to take an active interest in both
Masonry and i'ythianism, having been honored by both
orders with many dignities.
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OREGON TRADING COMPANY.
OREGON TRADING CO.
The Oi"egon Trading Company, a cut of whose place of
business appears in these columns, was incorporated March
24, 1897, by E. O. McCoy, Ed. M. Williams, W. A. Johnston,
A. C. Sanford and George N. Crosfield.
Their building is 30x100, two stories and a basement, and
Is completely stocked with a line of general merchandise,
including doors, windows, paints, oils, and agricultural im
plements, being agents for the Oliver chilled and steel plow,
Mitchell spring work, Pitt's threshers, and extras for all
machines. Their facilities are such, buying as they do, in
the eastern markets and in large quantities, that they are
able to give the people of Wasco and vicinity lower prices
than they had ever received before, in fact being up to date
business men, they have completely revolutionized the art
of merchandising in Wasco. They believe implicitly in fair
and upright dealing, with every one alike, basing their busi
ness on the strictly one price system, the "age or previous
condition" of their customers making no difference in the
marking of their goods. The active managers of the insti
tution: are: Geo. N. Crosfield, who is general manager, and
A. C. Sonford, who is secretary. Both being hard workers,
they are ever on the lookout for the best, and deserve the
phenomenal success they have achieved.
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C. J. BRIGHT.
C. J. Bright was born in Bath county, Va., in 1862. Mov
ing with his parents to Ohio, and afterwards at the age of
six accompanying them to Adair county, Iowa, he remained
there for a period of thirteen years, during which time he
attended the public schools, and at the age of nineteen be
gan teaching.
Moving to The Dalles, Or., he attended the Wasco Inde
pendent Academy, graduating in 1886 with high honors.
After teaching school in Wasco county for two years, and
in Wasco for two terms, in the fall of 1888 he established
the Wasco Observer, the first newspaper between the rivers,
and at once took a very active part in the "division fight,"
and it is largely due to his efforts that it was a success.
Was county school superintendent until July 1890. Start
ing to read law in Geo. Watkins' office, he continued doing
so while school superintendent, and was admitted to the
bar October, 6th, 1890. Opening an office at once, by dint
ofi honest industry and the exercise of his natural and schol
astic abilities, he has succeeded to such an extent that it is
apparent he has a future before him that promises honor
able distinction. He has taken an active part in politics,
having appeared several times on the Prohibition state
ticKet, ana also has held responsible and prominent posi
tions in the orders of Knights of Pythias and Woodmen.
He married Jeanette Murchie Nov. 9, 1890, who died in
Feb., 1892, then he married Mildred Larsen, of Multnomah
county, June 14, 1896, and has one child, a boy. -
He is honest and energetic, a thoroughly representative
man, and has a wide circle of friends.
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GEO. N. CROSFIELD.
As another illustration of the progressive element of
young manhood, we mention the name of George N. Cros
field, who was born in West Virginia in 1870, where he re
mained until he was nineteen years of age, receiving his
education in the public schools.
Coming to Portland in 1889, he entered the employ of
the Mitchell, Lewis & Staver Company, as traveling sales
man, and proved a phenomenal success. In March of last
year he became one ofi the incorporators of the Oregon
Trading Company, and it is largely due to his ability and
Judgment that they have forged ahead of all their competi
tors in this city.
He married Miss Belle McDonald, October 24, 1894, and
has one child, a daughter.
IS WHAT EVERY FARMER IN
SHERMAN COUNTY NEEDS.
If you are not blessed with one, see or write
P. L. Kretzer at Wasco, and have him drill
you a good well with his improved gasoline rig.
...PRICES REASONABLE...
HE ALSO OPERATES THE
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AND SOLICITS YOUR GRINDING