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OAKLAND.A CITY Ob'If 001XIIA BIT AXISIN DOUGD1S COUNTYIMFBOVEMEflTS MADE DUEIBG THEYEAB 1885BUSINESS d* BUSINESS MENThe second important depot in ihc countyis situated on the line of the 0* C. R. K.one hundred and eighty one miles south of Portland and nineteen miles north of Rose-burg, the county seat of the county. It is situated on the Calapooia creek and is surrounded by low bilL; those on the south-east of the town are covered with oak* fir and laurel Umber; the Hr and laurel being evergreen form a beautiful back ground upon which theeye can rest, and present a pleasing contrastto the oak covered hills on the west. It hasa imputation of alioui four hundred inhabitants and is surrounded by the finest farming landsof any town in the county. The country around and from which the trade centers at this point, is a succession of low timbered HiJIswith small valleys situated between the valleysvarying in si*c from three to ten sections of land, and might be termed a *‘Valley of II ills.”These hills furnish pasture for large herds ol sheep and cattle and the valleys from the nature of their location are of rich warm soil and very productive, growing excellent crops Of wheat, oats, barley and rye, find whenprnjicrly cultivated will produce an averagecorn yield. All the different varieties of grasses grow to advantage both on the hills and in the valleys, and with proper care and attention the ranges could be brought up to yield an unusual amount cf pasturage. The climate uf this valley is one of the finest to be found on the Pacific coast; the summers cool and pleasant; its nearness to the ocean insuring the cool sea-breeze so highly valued by all, and the winters generally warm, with very little freezing weather and but little snow.Stock of all kinds run at large at all times, and require but very little feed, if any, during the winter months. The health of this valleyis proverbial; there are gcncrally*no disease.arising from malaria, and consequently butlittle sickness of that nature; and lh.it dreaded disease, diphtheria, .so common among thechildren of almost all communities is not known here. The main shipments from this point consist of wheal, oats, wool, beef cattle, mutton, bacon and lard; and of the smaller produce, dried fruit, pear*, apples and plums, jHiuhry of all kinds and eggs. Oakland by an act of the Legislature in 1878 assumed the dignity of a city by articles of in corporation passed at that session. Like nearly all small towns under similar circumstances, its inhabitants could not stand thestrain the importance of the occasion demanded and considerable litigation followed,yet in spite of all the differcnces of opinion the town steadily improved, and it is now one ofthe best improved small towns to be found.Of the different bu finesses, trade* and occupations we find:A, F, BROWN.General Merchandise, Machinery etc. etc.A, F. Brown was the founder of the present railroad addition to Oakland, and was the firstagent of the R. R. Co. at this place, acting in that capacity until his individual business demanding most of his attention, he resigned his position as agent. In May 1S75 he boughtSol Abraham s interest in the General Merchandise establishment of Abraham Bro, and formed a copartnership with Hyman Abraham. In 1878 they dissolved partner ship, H. Abraham retiring from the business. Shortly afterward he and A* F. Stearns entered into partnership under the firm name ofA. F. Iirown Co. In tSSj A. F. Stearnsretired from the business since which time he has conducted the business in his own name.By strict attention to business and canTtq management he has n prosperous business, carries a large and well selected stock of goods,has one of the finest store buildings in town,owns the public hull, grain warehouses and numerous dwellings which he has LulU for rent, and has in addition to this several good stock ranges well stocked with hordes, cattleand sheep; thus proving the old adage: “Strict attention to business insures success.'*E. «. YOUNG Co.General Merchandise, Machinery, etc. etc. This oldest merchant He firm was established in Oakland in 186S the firm consisting of E. G. Young and Charles Vail. In 1S74 Charles Vail retired from the firm, E. G. Young stiil carrying on the business. Inthe present firm consisting of E. G. Young,Georgp J. Stearns and A. G. Young formed a copartnership and removed their stock of goods to the railroad addition where they arc now carrying on probably as targe a country trade as any store in the county. K. (i. Young is one of our first pioneers, and h.* shown an almost extraordinary business tact;commencing business on a small capital and no mercantile experience and carrying itsafely and successfully up to the time when the present firm was established, firmly establishing a large and prosperous trade which the present firm have, by close application to business, still continued with an increasing trade to the present lime. This company also owns large tracts of land well stockedwhich of itself requires a great deal of attentionand care.OFFICE OF C1IENOWETH, STRAINS CO,This firm consists of James Chenowcth and A. F. Stearns in its membership. In Sept. 1SS5 they sold their stock of goods tu A. F Brown and retired from the business. Javncg Chenoweth is the principal trader of the place, deals largely in lire stock, cattle and sheep principally, and in wool and grain, lie is an active business man and a targe shipper. His success has been due to a close attention to business and establishing himself firmly inthe confidence of the people, A. F, Stearnshas been in business here for years, is well known and well liked, a careful business man, and possesses the qualities that insures success.He is at present engaged in settling up the business of the late firm,PAGE DtMMICK.Drug*, Paints, Oils, Perfumery, Nations, vie.This business was continued bom the oldfirm of Venable Medley in Sept. 1877 by Medley retiring and E. j. Page associatinghimself with Dr. Venable commenced, as it were a new business by replenishing the stock and commencing to build up an increasing trade. In this they w ere successful and in afew years they found it necessary to build a more commodious store. In 1883 Dr. Venable died, and that year the present partnershipwas formed. They occupy one of the finest drug stores in the county, keep on hand a large stock of goods and arc doing a thriving business. Both being men of good business ability is a warranty of a prosperous future.C. M. HALL, (Post Office.)Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Guns, Pistols,Ammunition, etc. etc.This business was established in 1879 l»c-tween G. A. Taylor our present sheriff andC M, Hall Upon the election of G. A.ctloitTaylor to his office, C, M. Hall assumed thefull control of the I nisi ness, but had hardly| established the fact ol sole ownership beforemisfortune experienced by many, the tirefiend visited him and on Dee, 2nd 1884 his v building, stuck and Post office addition was 1 uimed resulting in analnmrl entire loss. lie immediately rented another building and in twenty-four hours his remnant of stock wa* again displayed, and he was waiting on Ids customers am! distributing the mails as promptly as before, In the early spring he built atarge and convenient store replenished Idsstock and commenced business again in earn* ©st. He has made a satisfactory Postmasterand is doing a business commendable to Ids )energy.osibfihtiItDErOT HOTEL,This Hotel was opened by R. Thomasthe present proprietor in the fall of 1S72. Here is where the trains on the Q, C. K. R. stop feu breakfast and supper and always find meals in readiness and well served. Dick as he is fandltaily called is the “improvement company” uf the town. He has coveredevery available foot of ground on hi* lots withbuildings and the last year lie conceived theidea of another convenience he could add toIds already handily fitted-up house, by build-a tower and placing a large waler-iauk on lop which ujJon Wing filled with water would enable him to supply jrll his roomswith water and at the same time be a protection by its facilities for extinguishing fire To act upon tins idea at once is characteristic of him, and he immediately employed workmenand in .1 short time had the structure completeand placed a 15000 gallon tank on lop with one of the latest improved wind-mllls tu lurcc the water up and into the tank, the whole structure living alvut eighty feel high. Hehas since constructed a horsc-powcr to attach to the pump, and b now prepared for any emergency. In the way of improvements it can be safely said that Dick is far ahead ofany business man in Oakland.HAILEYS HOTEL*This hotel wes opened in April 1885 andhas had a successful run. Bailey understandsthe business and in lime will no doubt do alarge and ptokperoti?* hotel Bailey over-sees the culinary that insures the traveler andmeal whenever called for.111t!tlncJS4MfifCloAA\%ntltlbPTd111. ■* tlt:aitl!I *Ini im, s. Mis.dcfuilnicnt ami boarder a goodcrlt;c!CHURCHILLS HOTEL.This hotel is kept by Aunt Katie Church-ill and is more on the boardinghouse [dan.It h unnecessary here to state more than that the old customers, as long as they wish good Itoard, never leave and arc never heard enquiring fur another boarding place.LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.This business was continued «[on the retiring of A. C. Young in iSSl by J. S. Beck -Icy, the present proprietor. It is well keptand parties in need of feed or liwry teamscan always be supplied at short notice.IV* It, YOUNG,Groceries, Provisions, Cigars, Tobacco etc,This business was established in June 1884 by the present proprietor, who was at that time but eighteen years old. By dose attention to business he secured a good trade which he is steadily increasing. He has fitted up abilliard room back of the store room whichhas l«?en well patronised and ha provedrcnnmcrativc.IhITirIt«aiwol1wh;wfitW, H. MOOREBoot and “Shoe Shop,\Y. II. Moore opened this shop in August 1879 and it cdn truly be in ihw instancethat he “sticks tu his last.'1 He is always found at his bvnch during working hours and with his family at all other limes. lie docs a good business and is one of the soli*! men of the town.W. T. TURNER,Bool an*! Shoe Shop*\Y. T. Turner is .*1 young man lately from Tennessee. He opened his .shop in Oct. 1SS5. He is a good workman and has done, and is now doing a good business.ANTON LAt\Hh;a1*1sitccAdM11inWatchmaker and Jeweler.This shop was opened in Oct. 1SS3 by the present owner who by close attention to his business and satisfactory work has been cn-abled to add to his shop a stock of jewelry, opticians goods etc. He has a large and well selected slock of jewelry, a full line of spectacles, eye glasses etc., and in fact is theonly store in lown that makes a speciality ofthis branch of business. The fact of his being an old countryman is a sufficient recom- * ti mend n lion of his lacing a first-class workman.DEARUXC Til KINGTON.Lhuhup1ahBlack smithing and General Repairing Shop.This partnership was formed in November1S84. James Pearling was a mcmlicr of the old Black smithing firm of Pearling Gtlison of this town, has worked here for the past eight years. Wiley Pilkingfon was formerly the blacksmith of Looking Glass. The/ are Ijoth first-class workmen and in addition togeneral black smithing are first -class machinists and enn repair machinery of all kinds in a workmanlike manner.inmS3E. HARTSOCK,Wagon-maker anti Undertaker*In May 1885 E. Hartsock bought the stock and business of George Sacry and has since continued the business and given general sat isfaclhm in his work. In July he added tohis business a full stock of undertakers material of the best quality, and can now furnish w ork in that line on short notice and of any style ratylt;tcIIistrE, ft. BERG.Furniture Store.This store was opened in June 1885 by the present owner, who has a large and well se lee ted stock of furniture. In addition to his furniture he lias a work shop w here he does all kinds of repairing in a neat and workmanlike manner. He is a first class workman, attentive to business, and will no doubt meet rilh the success he merits.E* SI* HENDERSON.The tonsortal artist of the town commencedbusiness here in April 1SS4, He is a fine workman and there are but few who now* scrape their own faces, since he has proved by his work, the ease and comfort enjoyed by having this particular operation performed bya finished workman.ataitlaiTaiTira,niviItifcITJ. It. WILSON.Harness and Saddlery.J. M, Wilson commenced business in Nov, 1SS4. Ik has in the short time he has been in the business mattered the trade sufficiently to enable him to do Ids own work and general repairing, is a good salesman ami is doing a good business,MRS, 5, A. HUTCHINSON*Millinery.Mrs Hutchinson commenced I his businessin 1884, but unfortunately suffered from the late fire, losing nearly all her stock with a total loss of shop fixtures. She removed the J remnant of her stock to her dwelling ami waited upon her customers there until she could secure another shop, and .since then has kept a large and well selected assortment ofmillinery goods.1
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