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period of three years, teaching school during the winter.
Coming to Oregon she located at Wasco, teaching school
there' for two years creditably. Being desirous of taking up
the study of medicine she" entered the Medical Department
of the State University, and; graduated in 1896 with high
honors" at the head of her classy
Returning at once to-Waseeshe associated herself with
Dr. Edgington, and since that time has won her way to the
'confidence of the people", -to an extent that cannot but be
exceedingly gratifying. ; .
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DR. OLIVE HARTLEY.
JAS. W. ARMSWORXHY.
The well-known and popular editor of the Wasco
"News," is one of those jovial, genial fellows that it does
one good to meet. His first work was on the old "Obser
ver," and he afterwards completed his mechanical knowl
edge in Portland. Returning to Wasco in 1892, in Novem
ber of that year, he bought the plant of the Wasco "News,"
and by adding a complete job department to it, has to-day
the most complete printing office in the county. The policy
of biapaper is of an independent character, and as he
wields a facile pen and is well informed upon state and
national affairs, his paper is sought after by the intelligent
class of readers. He is also an indefatigable newsgat.herer,
and no labor, trouble or expense is spared to secure for the
"News" the first publication of a piece of ne ws.
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On July 19th he bought a Combined Harvester and
Thresher, being the first one ever used in the county. It
requires five men and thirty-six head of horses to operate
it, and cuts 40 acres of grain a day. He threshed thirty-six
thousand bushels of wheat with it this season.
He has drilled a well on his place with an output of four
thousand gallons of water per day, in fact the city gets its
water supply from this well. Mr. Booth married Miss Mary
E. Howard, of Sherman county, in 1884, and has four child
ren, three girls and a boy, two of the girls being twins. He
affiLates wiui the Knights of Pythias and Artisans, having
held various positions in both orders.
Mr. Booth will gladly answer any inquiries regarding
lands in this section, as he has large holdings in city prop
erty for sale to intending settlers.
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JOHN W. BOOTH.
WM. REYNOLDS.
The jolly host of Wasco's leading hotel, was born in Mis
souri, in 1849. Coming to Oregon in 1873, he stayed ,in Ben
ton county until 1878, locating then in Wasco county, where
he operated a farm until eight years ago. He then built
the "Wasco Hotel" of 18 rooms and a dining room with a
seating capacity of 25 people.
He is an ideal landlord, and has never had cause to com
plain of lack of patronage. He takes a great interest in
Woodmen circles, being a member of the Moro lodge.
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J. II. KRAUSE.
There is not a more popular citizen in Wasco than "Henry
Krause." He possesses all those admirable traits of charac
ter which contribute to the widest social and business suc
ces, and to-day is a typical example of a self-made man.
Born in the Kingdom of Saxony, Germany, in 1853, he
was apprenticed at the age of 14 to a harness maker, in
whose employ he remained until he had mastered his trade.
Coming to this country in 1879, he spent the next nine years
in working at his trade from place to place, endeavoring
to see as much as possible of this country in that manner.
Locating in Wasco county in 1888, he opened in a small
way, and by his honest and fair dealings with all men, and
thorough knowledge of his business, has obtained his ut
most anticipation of success. Being compelled to seek
larger quarters, iu 1890, he erected the handsome two-story
building he now occupies.
His salesroom is tastily arranged for the display of goods.
In his workshop, which occupies the rear of his building,
can be found all the modern machinery for the manufac
ture of stock, in which he constantly employs from two to
three workmen. The upper story of his building is used for
offices.
Mi. Krause takes a very active interest in Pythianism,
being a charter member of Aurora Lodge No. 54.
STORE OF J. H. KRAUSE.
WM. REYNOLDS.
JAMES M. HOAfJ.
James. M. Hoag, was born in Fillmore county, Minn.,
where he remained until 1888. Coming West he located at
Hood River, Or., where he spent the next five and a half
years. Coming then to Wasco he bought the Wasco Liv
ery barn, and has conducted it since.
The main stables are 50 x 84 feet, two stories high. The
office is situated at the left of the main entrance, the har
ness room adjoining it. The second story is used for grain
and hay. All of the vehicles are first class, and the stock
cannot be excelled in any other stable in the state.
Mr. Hoag is a genial, sociable man, of good business abil
ity, and has built up a business that reflects much credit to
himself, as well as on the City of Wasco.
Mr. Hoag is an active member of Aurora lodge, No. 54,
Knights of Pythias.
JAS. W. ARMSWORTHY.
JOHN W. BOOTH.
Agriculture is the most ancient and . honorable of all pur
suits. It is the basis of all wealth. Few are they who are
prominently successful in it, for, besides industry and per
severance, there is demanded some degree of business
judgment and foresight to attain ultimate success. It is,
therefore, a pleasure, to record an unusual success, and such
has been that of the subject of this sketch.
Mr. Booth was born in Knox county, 111., Sept. 21, 1856,
remaining there until 1882. He then came West, and located
at The Dalles for a period of three years, following contrac
ting. Coming to Sherman county, he took up a claim of 160
acres, -and by successfully conducting it, has gradually in
creased his holdings, until today he has a full section under
cultivation,' on which he raised 2680 sacks of No! 1 wheat
this year. He also 'owns a half section, which is part of the
:town site, in fact the public school is located on his tract.
From time to time he has improved his city property, by the
erection of handsome houses, several of which are shown in
these columns.
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J. M. HOAG'S LIVERY BARN.