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FOREST GROVE IN BIOGRAPHY |
W. A. BILLINGER:— In chronic­
ling in this biographical review edition
brief pen pictures, the bicycle doctor
must not be forgotten. He is an ex­
pert machinist and all kinds of fine
machinery, as well as bicycles aye re­
paired. Anything Dr. Billinger under­
takes to doctor he will guarantee a
cure or no charge. He is well
equipped with machinery for operating
with dispatch. He is a typical repre­
sentative of the thrifty and frugal
“ sons of toil” of the “ Fair Domain.”
DANIEL PARSONS:—The harness
and saddlery interests aie very impor­
tant and therefore Daniel Parsons comes
in for prominent mention. He is the
DR. CHARLES E. GEIGER:—The
knight of the trade in Washington
profession of medicine is one of the
county and has followed the business
noblest as well as the most Important
for a number of years. He carries a
of callings, and those who adopt it
very complete up-to-date stock and his
must be at once learned, of sound
prices as well as goods will compare
judgement, energetic and philanthropic
favorably with any other house of the
in disposition. Their reward is not al­
kind in the entire state. Mr. Parsons
ways money, but the silent endeavors
has been established here five years,
of charity lend an additional charm to
for himself, and has built an excellent
the profession which cares for the
custom. He is an expert artisan, aa
physical well being of the whole
ED. L. NAYLOR:— The subject of excellent business man and a liberal,
human race. Dr. Geiger is a graduate
this sketch is a son of T. G. Naylor, progressive citizen.
of Hahnemann Medical college of
who came to this section of the coast
Chicago. He keeps abreast of the
in ’43, and was identified with the
JOHN STRIBICH:— The
wagon
times and is in touch with advanced
early growth of the town and of Pacific and carriage manufacturing business
thought of the 20th century. His
University. Mr. Naylor is engaged in
FOREST GROVE HOTEL:— This breeding angora goats. He operates conducted by the gentleman above
father was one of the earliest Presby­
named may not be as large in volume
terian missionaries on the coast, and is the old pioneer hotel of Forest Grove quite extensively in this line, which is of business as some houses but we go
crossed the plains in ’39. He was as­ and has been under the supervision of one of the growing remunerative in­ on record as guaranteeing that what it
sociated in his work and labors with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sloan for nearly dustries of the west. He has several lacks in quantity it makes up in quality
the Rev. Dr. Whitman, pioneer mis­ forty years. They are well and favor­ hundred head grazing on his farms which after all is the important part of
sionary, who taught a mission school, I ably known all over the West and as a closely adjoining the- city limits of any business. He has operated here
from which evolved a college which host and hostess they leave no stone Forest Grove and the near foot hills. for 14 years and is one of our present
bears his honored name, viz. Whitman unturned for the comfort of their He is also the efficient notary public popular and efficient city “ dads.” He
College of Walla Walla, Washington guests. They came to this city in ’65 and conveyancer of our city and has does all kinds of repair work and abso­
and are pioneers who have stormed the officiated in this capacity for fourteen
lutely guarantees satisfaction. He is a
M. R. CHENEY:—Cheney, the tin-1 battle and the breeze these mapy years years. He is a B. L. of the Pacific very pleasant gentleman to meet and
ner, must not be omitted here as we pass and their friends are numbered by the University.
is a firm believer in the West and in
in review. He has followed the busi­ scores. They command quite a local
dignified
Journalistic enterprises.
NICHOLSON & SON:'—No review
ness for half a century and more, and as well as commercial trade.
of the merchantile interests of Forest
he has cut a great deal of “ tin” in
WOODS & ADAMS:—It is our ob­
Grove
would be at all adequate unless
Mrs. A. E. DIXON:— An exclusive
his day.
Longfellow long since
ject
to chronicle our leading and suc­
defined the “ talent of success” to be millinery emporium that merits worthy due mention were made of this suc­ cessful business men in this biographi­
nothing more than “what you can do mention in these columns is that oper­ cessful and flourishing concern.
They operate one of the leading cal review edition and we therefore
well and doing well what you do,” ated by Mrs. A. E. Dixon
assign with pleasure a very high place
She has been here for 12 years and grocery and crockery establishments
without the thought of fame. Mr.
to the above named firm as they enjoy
Cheney is indeed an artist and has her skilled services are placed at the in Washington county and though the absolute confidence of the entire
been here eleven years. His establish­ disposal of her patrons very reason bly, established here but two years and a community. They conduct a general
ment is also a repository for various indeed. Her many years of experience half they command their share of the ! merchandise establishment which re­
other novelties, books, etc. We makes her quite an expert— artist as trade. The motto of Nicholson & Son flects the greatest credit not only to
would not be doing our duty unless we well as buyer. She is a good business is “ good goods” “ just integrity” the mercantile interests of Forest Grove
spoke a good word for this expert woman and an esteemed resident of and “ fair prices.” The firm believes but to the entire county. In fact we
our city that is entitled to a place of in carrying the best that money can
knight of the tin.
are proud of such an emporium and
honor on the roll among the celebrities buy and in dealing liberally with the
public. They believe in printer’s ink there is no more reliable house to deal
JOHN F. FOR BIS:—Nature is no of Forest Grove. She is a native Ore­ and in the power and usefulness of the with in this section of the state. The
laggard in her work and seldom does gonian to whom we accord generous press and therefore merit honorable members of this firm are well and
things by halves. When she' has mention.
need no
mention in these columns. They are favorably known and
special work to do, or inspiration to
encomiums
at
the
hands
of
the press.
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS of the public spirited type and Mr.
bestow she provides a man for the BANK:—The Farmers and Merchants Nicholson Jr. operated as railroad con­
purpose, and when the man is ready bank of Forest Grove opened their doors ductor through various parts of the
T. A. RITCHEY:— The Headquar­
for the work he has at his command to do business with the public last Union for 15 years.
ters Feed and Livery Store operated by
the lieutenants he may require for its November. It is an incorporated in­
Mr. T. A. Ritchey comes in for special
R. N. VARLEY:— The Forest Grove mention, as we pass in review the var­
execution. To Caesar she gave Mark stitution and capitalized at $25,000.00.
Anthony and Labienus; to Napoleon, The officials are men of the highest Feed Barn operated by Mr. R. N. Var- ious enterprises of Forest Grove.
Lefebore and Ney; to Washington, personal character; prominent and re­ ley during the past two years is com­
Mr. Ritchey handies flour, feed,
Knox and Hamilton and in our day spected by all as influential citizens manding it's share of the commercial grains, hay as well as a complete line
she has given to Dilley, John F. Forbis, a and keen financiers. A general bank­ as well as the local custom. Mr. Var- of lime, cement, sulphur, millet, cedar
representative Montanian. He bought ing business is transacted, and ac­ ley thoroughly understands the care of posts and shingles. He has operated
in here 17 months ago, 320 acres, and counts both large and small are opened horses and at his stables they are well in this department during the past six
has, now, 90 acres in fruit, 60 acres in on the most favorable terms consist­ looked after. He followed farming for months and prior to embarking in this
prunes and 35 in apples. He has ent with sound banking principles. 15 years in Washington county prior field was engaged in agriculture at
served in the legislature in Montana. Mr. R. M. Dooly, president and man­ to launching in the livery business. Greenville for twenty years. His store
His country residence and Percheron ager, has been a representative of He is a gentleman of the obliging is one of the busy enterprises of the
horses and fruit farm command very Wells, Fargo & Co. for thirty years. type and makes friends as well as pat­ city and his trade is constantly growing.
special mention.
T. H. Adams, vice president, is a rons. He is a typical representative He believes In the real power and
member of the firm Woods & Adams, of the hospitable southern of West usefulness of the press and “ printer’s
DR. CHAS. HINES:— Here is a general merchants. John W. Shute, Virginia, his native commonwealth, iük.”
gentleman we would not like to leave director is manager of the Hillsboro and as an equine livery host he is a ,
WEITZEL & CHRISTIAN:—To
out of this biographical review edition bank and is one of the stanch finan­ knight of the trade.
this successful and enterprising mer­
for the reason that he is one of Forest, ciers of the county worth probably a
Grove’s most successful professional quarter of a million.
P. W. CRONIN:— Oui city marshal cantile firm life is no holiday but stem
business merchants, and his standing
and Forest Grove pump house en­ reality full of business and effort that
both as a citizen and commercial man
BRIGGS BROS.:—These gentlemen gineer must be given a worthy place has been rewarded by good returns in
is excellent. Dr. Hines knows the operate the general merchandise store in this historical edition. He has fol­ substantial acquisitions and in the
drug business in all its phases and has , at Dilley. The Briggs brothers stand lowed engineering all his life and is respect and esteem of their fellow men.
followed the drug and medical lines in the very front rank in commercial, quite an expert. He is also the ex­ They carry a very tasty stock of
for nearly a quarter of a century. He social and political standing. They ecutive guardian of the city, and his groceries and no where in Forest Grove
carries everything a first-class druggist have been here 13 years and they services in this department are all that are patrons treated more courteously
should have and is especially qualified, carry a complete line of general could be desired. Degeneracy and or receive better values than here. They
both by natural talent, as well as train­ merchandise. Mr. G. H. Briggs has lawlessness go hand in hand. Regen­ are both substantial G. A. R. Veterans
ing and practice .for this important been the efficient postmaster for many eration, education, liberty and religion and stand in the first rank of the pro­
branch of commerce. He is a dis­ years. Abner B. Briggs represented are the handmaids for the ennoble­ gressive men of Forest Grove. Mr.
tinguished graduate of the famous the county in the legislature one term ment of humanity. We are glad to Weitzel has always taken a keen inter­
Bellvue Hospital of New York City. and is the popular station agent of the note the prevelence, predominance est in educational work and is one of
He is a native Oregonian, and has of­ Southern Pacific railroad at Dilley. . and spirit of Forest Grove, character­ our newly elected directors on the
ficiated as representative in the legis­ These gentlemen are excellent busi­ ized by the latter, and much credit school board.
Though established
lature for Washington county, and also ness men and esteemed residents that must be accredited the “ powers that here one year their record entitles
as coroner of Washington county.
command a place of honor here.
them to worthy mention.
be.”
(Continued from F irit p » lit )
J. H. WIRTZ:— Mr. Wirtz may not
1 cut much ice but he does tin and has
for the past five years. His place is
on top or on the roof or any place you
may want tin. He is the only man in
town that can in broad day light ex­
change tin foil for gold coin, silver, or
the long green. He has been in this
section in various lines for the past
twenty years. He is the efficient
justice of the peace and is now serv­
ing his third term of office. He is
the local agent for the Portland Stove
Works. It should further be added
that Judge Wirtz is the Forest Grove
untiring and popular band professor,
and is duly entitled to high praise in
this paper.