Wallowa County the Land of Opportunity and Growth
By W H Dilworth the piece extols Wallowa County as ripe for settlers and enterprise. It details varied climates, rich agriculture, fruit and hogs, extensive timber, cattle and sheep trades, forthcoming rail access, and the promise of prosperity for industrious newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dilworth
Wallowa County
Aris
Hoosevelt
Captain Smith
Enterprise
Smith
Wallowa
Joseph
Mr. Smith
Imnaha
Lapwal
Idaho
Eagle Cap
Melons
Uta
Fimhab
Wallona
Ame
Aber
Tie ‘Uy
Geearta
Paradise
Troy
Salona
Tila
Grande Round River
Oregon
Grand Rounde
Local merchant builds steady La Grande business empire
B D Selder, proprietor of a La Grande store, grew from secondhand stock to a furniture and store business. He funds a large installment-based operation with steady growth and a strong local reputation. Selder runs candy and ice cream manufacture and retail, plus soft drinks and hot beverages, expanding to year round service in winter. County officials praised for fidelity and square deal ethos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallowa County
Wallowa
J. B. Olmsted
Edgar Marvin
C. E. Crow
Sam Liteh
W. G. Locke
W. T. Bell
B. F. Miller
J. C. Conley
Tive
Grande Ronde
la Grande
Great Northwest
Bselder
Oregon
Selder
Pattison Brothers Own Fine Store in La Grande
Pattison Brothers Robert and H R Pattison run a modern La Grande grocery store. They bought the shop from J D McKennon two years ago, expanded stock, and added improvements making it one of the best paying establishments. The store features up-to-date fixtures and attractive white decor with a wide, quality stock and one price policy for all customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison Brothers
Robert and
H. R. Pattison
J. D. McKennon
la Grande
Haisten Sells Fine Furniture in La Grande
Haisten, a 12 year La Grande resident, invites readers to F D Halsten on Jefferson and Fir for quality household furniture. He shifted from railroad office work to the furniture trade, citing health after long confinement and plans to expand as the city grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Halsten
Jefferson and
Fir Street
Haisten
la Grande
Halsten
Commission Does Good Business in La Grande
The Grande Rounde Cash company, established in 1900, deals in grain hay farm produce lime and cement. It runs a large eastern Oregon wholesale commission trade with headquarters at 1517 Jefferson avenue. Press Lewis is president and J B Reynolda secretary, both prominent in Oregon business and breeding blooded horses with prize record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grande Rounde Cash Company
la Grande
Oregon
Jefferson Avenue
Press Lewis
J. B. Reynolda
Reynolds
West
City Supt. J A Matot Seen as Well Qualified Leader
J A Matot, appointed La Grande street superintendent, brings 25 years in railroad construction with roles at Pennsylvania Railroad Northern Pacific and Oregon Railroad & Navigation. He and City Engineer Curtis supervise extensive street improvement, with his proven track record cited as guarantee of faithful, efficient work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Matot
la Grande
Matott
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Curtis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Land OF Opportunities
Imna
Imnaha River
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Middle States
Walowa County
Ya County
New York State
Ohl
Wallewe
Montana
Falconer Brothers
Bii
Horee Creek
Joseph Creek
Imnaha End
Snake River
Ae Oul
Higa Business Lo
Pattison Bros. Own Fine Store
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