Lane County pioneers and developments in 19th century Oregon
The sketch traces Col. Folsom and Col. Fol som’s 1862 Oregon Cavalry service and his later roles in Junction City including mayoral tenure and land office work. It notes G. C. Miller’s late 19th century Lane County holdings, W. Washburne and H. C. Bushnell’s civic and business influence, and the Mueller Hill drug firm transition with P. Mueller’s background as a pharmacist.
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California
Golden State
Portland
Wales Ja Walla
Lane County
Grand Prairie
Oregon
Oregon Cavalry
Folnom
Gibbs
Col. Folnom
Ant
Col. Folsom
Junction City
B.J. Pengra
Revenue Service
Lane
Linn
Laura 8
Poli
Millet Farm and Milling Redeem Junction City Legacy
G C Millet’s Lane County farm spans from Junction City to the Willamette River, yielding 10 000 to 15 000 bushels of grain yearly. The estate features fruit trees, livestock, trout-rich waters, and a thriving poultry butter eggs trade, with a complete local groceries stock and a renowned scientific farming reputation. Washburne and Milliorn figures highlight local enterprise with banking and political activity noted.
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Lane County
G. C. Millet
Junction City
Willamette River
Willamette
Oregon
Milliorn Brothers Seek Share of Junction City Grocers Market
Young merchants Harry M. Milliorn and John E. Milliorn bid for a portion of Junction City's grocery patronage. Sons of pioneer J. P. Milliorn, they are among the town's youngest businessmen. They emphasize youth energy and integrity, presenting themselves as industrious and capable successors in the local trade.
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Milliorn Bros
Junction City
Harry M. Milliorn
John E. Milliorn
J. P. Milliorn
Bushnell Brother Leads Junction City Fruit Trade
H C Bushnell born 1871 near Junction City son of James A Bushnell. He and his father run J A Bushnell and Ben firm managing water works fruit dryer warehouse and elevator. The fruit dryer handles 600 to 700 bushels daily and drought season prune output exceeded 100000 pounds. Outlook for a large yield noted.
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James A. Bushnell
Junction City
Monmouth Normal College
Bushnell
J. A. Bushnell
Henry C Bushnell Marries Livva Skaggs in 1896
In March 1896 Henry C Bushnell wed Miss Livva Skaggs. The couple reside in a fine Junction City home, establishing a notable presence in local public matters.
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Henry C. Bushnell
Livva Skaggs
Junction City
Thrifty Junction City Merchant C F Hurlburt
C F P Hurlburt is praised for thrift energy and persistence in building a leading Junction City general merchandise business. He moved from Iowa to Eugene at 15, studied at the University of Oregon, worked as a bookkeeper for Patterson Edris Co and in the county clerk’s office, then prospered in Junction City. He married Sadie Cummins in 1900 and is active in Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows AOUW and Elks, contributing to fraternal and civic life.
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C. F P. Hurlburt
E. B. Handsaker
Junction City
Hurlburt
Lane County
Page County
Sadie Cummins
Junction
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
Elks
Crain Jewelers Pioneering Eugene Figure Remembered
F W A Crain a Eugene jeweler born in Tompkins County New York moved with his brother from Minneapolis to Lane County in 1874 He built a long career despite a 1893 fire two robberies and health setbacks He was a devout Methodist preacher and community leader aiding church work education and poetry Edit: interior view of his jewelry store appears in this issue.
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F. W. A. Crain
Tompkins County
New York
Lane County
Minneapolis
Crain
Methodist Church
Methodist
Eugene
The Prescription Druggists of Junction City
Mueller and Hill run a prominent Junction City drug store with a long history in Lane County. J Hanks Hill began in 1898 with E A Lee and Co, bought half the stock in 1899, studied pharmacy in 1900, and earned a registered certificate in December. He is the son of County Commissioner J R Hill. In August 1900 Fred A Mueller joined with BE L Smalley to purchase the remaining interests.
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Lee Bros
Mueller & Hill
Junction City
Mueller
Lee & Hill
Manitowoc
Wis
Henry Hinrichs
Manitowe
Milwa
K. G. Ruenzel
Fr. X
Lane County
E. A. Lee & Co
J. Hanks Hill
Prof. Ray
Portland
Mr. Hill
J. R. Hill
Fred A. Mueller
Be, L. Smalley
Milton, Or
Cascade Drug Company forms in Junction City
Claude O. Gillett, manager, and Royal W. Pitney join forces to launch Cascade Drug Company in Junction City. Gillett, born 1875 in Warrick Indiana, trained at M W Hoffman Co and Northern Indiana School of Pharmacy. Pitney, born 1876 near Junction City, educated locally and at Corvallis Agricultural College. They moved to Oregon in October 1900 and settled in Southern Oregon briefly.
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Cascade Drug Company
Junction City
Claude O. Gillett
Royal W. Pitney
W. M. Pitney
Warrick County
Indiana
M. W. Hoffman & Co
Evansville
Ind
Northern
Indiana School of Pharmacy
Corvallis Agricultural College
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G. C. Miller
Waterloo
Blackhawk County
Iowa
Junction Ry
Washre
Waadburne
Willamette Valley
Washburne
Woodmen of the World
A. F
A.M
Ellis
Prohibition Party
Christian Church
J. A Bushnell & Bon’s
J. A. Bushnell & Sons
Millet
C. Washburne
Farmers & Merchants’ Bank
University of Oregon
Portland Business College
C. W. Washburne
Milliorn
H.M. Milliorn
Milliorn Brothers
CG. Washburne
H. C. Bushnell
C. F. Hurlburt
Millioan Bros’ Grocery Store
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