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Baker City Iron
Works
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Perhaps there is
no concern in Baker City that more thoroughly deserves the unanimous
support of the surrounding country than does the one above. They
occupy a half block of ground on Auburn Avenue, near the railroad track,
and do general foundry and machine work, employing nineteen men, and
turning out mining, saw mill and planing still machinery, and
architectural iron work. The machine shop, which is two stories, is 40x40,
the foundry 40x00, both having a complete equipment, including the most
modern machinery, tools and appliances known to the industry. They have
done a large amount of the beat work in this section, turning out lately
three new Dodge rock crushers, two of which each weigh two and one-quarter
tons, one for the B. C. Sampling works, of this city, and one for the
Kaolin works at Huntington. Also four tons of mining machinery for the La Bellevue
mine, and six tons of lintels or iron beams for the Ison building on
Washington street.
French & McLynn, the proprietors, are both able and
experienced men, giving their personal supervision to the different
departments. Mr. French, who has lately entered the firm, is a man of
means, and has supervision of the office and outside business, while Mr.
McLynn, who learned his trade in the U. S. navy yards at Philadelphia, has
charge of the shops. Prior to his advent in Baker City, he was foreman of
the Colorado Iron Works of Denver, for eight years, and also of the
Willamette Iran Works, of Portland. for the same length of time. |
Chandler
Herefords
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Prominent among the
self-made men of this county is lie whose name heads this sketch, and who
has been a prominent character in business and political circles for many
years past. He was born in Missouri, September 1, 1845 and came here in
1862, and has resided here ever since, |
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and has made a host of friends who
have every confidence in his honesty, efficiency and integrity, and that
they have not mistaken their man is evidenced by the fact that he has
never betrayed them, and by his obliging and accommodating disposition has
ever shown it willingness to do anything In his power to show his
appreciation of their regard. He began ranching at Wingville in 1874, and
soon became engaged in raising cattle, and in 1888
began raising thoroughbred stock, Herefords and Shorthorns, and is today
the largest dealer in the state. He is especially favored in location for
this business, owning as he does 960 acres on the Powder River, the finest
hay land in the state. Besides he has his home place of 160 acres at
Wingville, and a ranch of 480 acres on Wolf Creek, in Union County. He has
lately added 89 head of Herefords from the Inter Ocean and Lord Dunraven
herds, of Wyoming. Among his Shorthorns he has used such strains its
Barrington, Geneva 2d, color red, bred by J. W. and C. C. Judy, of Falluia,
Illinois, got by Geneva Duke, 19,841, out of Barrington Bates, 10th, by
20th Duke of Airdrie, 13872, second dam Barrington Belle,
4th. by Earl of Barrington 23017, and
tracing to imported Young Mary by Jupiter (2170), also Christmas Gift,
114,728, color red, bred by H. C. Duncan, of Osborn, Missouri, got
by Imp. Chief Barron, (56210) out of 5th Gift of Locust Lawn by 7th Duke
of Kirklington, 41797, and tracing to Imp. Daisy. We present a cut showing
a few of the herd, including Conqueror's Hero, 122584, color roan, bred by
Alex. Chalmers, of Centerville, Oregon, got by Conqueror. 111377, out of
Ocean Spray, by Illustrious Duke, 112,409, second dam Ocean Wave, by 7th
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66011, and tracing to Imp. Honeysuckle by Royal Duke (25014).
He was sired by Imp. Gray Monarch, who with four of his get took the
sweepstakes over all breeds at the World's Fair at Chicago. Mr. Chandler
has in the past acted as state representative from Baker County, also as
joint senator from Baker and Malheur. He is an Odd Fellow, Workman and P.
E. R. of Lodge 338, B. P. P E. |
Waterman & Schmitz
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This
representative enterprise dates its formation back to 1889. The premises
occupied are on the corner of Front and Center streets, and are of ample
dimensions for the storage of the large stock carried. Carrying a large
stock of imported wines and liquors and cigars, their trade has steadily
grown from a small beginning until today It is the largest in this section
of the state. They cater extensively to the family trade, having such high
grade goods in stock as Bond & Lilliard's, McBrayer's, Spring Hill, Old
Hermitage, Old Crow, Jesse Moore, Crescent Rye and Bourbon, controlling
the sole agency of the three latter brands of whiskies.
In cigars they carry all the
lending brands, including Powell, Smith & Co.'s goods, La Flor de Madrid,
Estrellas, Chancellors and others. They also own the Bottling Works, and
manufacture all kinds of soft drinks, such as soda, cider, sarsaparilla,
and so forth. In this department they employ five men continuously. Their
success has been altogether due to their carrying pure liquors, and their
reliable and honest treatment of all patrons. Few men can point to a more
successful and dignified business career in Baker City, than John Waterman
and John Schmitz, and no man has a higher standing either commercially or
socially. |
Henry Rust ~ Pacific
Brewery
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A review of Baker
City would be incomplete were we to omit mention of one of its most
representative citizens. We refer to Henry Rust, proprietor of the leading
brewery of this section, known as the Pacific Brewery. Mr. Rust was born
in Bavaria, Germany, in 1835, and came to this country shortly before the
outbreak of the Civil War. He enlisted as a private in the 13th New York
Regiment of Volunteers, and continued with it until 1862, when be was
seriously wounded and had to leave the service. He was later appointed
commissary and served until the close of the war. Shortly after he came to
the Pacific coast, and later associating himself with a partner, started a
brewery at the mining camp of Clark's Creek. A few years later he
concluded to travel, and spent a year and a half visiting the South
American states. On his return he bought out his partner, and removing to
Baker City, started a brewery on a small scale, which has been repeatedly enlarged until today It is a model brewery of 20,600-barrel capacity. He
uses nothing but hops and barley in his brew, importing moat of his hops
from Germany using the balance of Oregon grown; while his barley is all
grown in this county. He has justly gained the reputation of making the
purest and most healthful beer sold, and has also the honor of conducting
the oldest establishment, continuously in business in Baker City, in the
same place and under the same name. He is an extensive property owner,
owning the Opera House in this city, and a number of tracts of land in the
county. Mr. Rust has always been a member of the republican party, and has
held several state and city offices. He has always had the welfare of
Baker City at heart, and liberally supports any worthy enterprise brought
to his notice. |
W. E. Baker ~ Bakers
Bakery
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The
above-named gentleman who operates the bakery on Main
street, between Washington and Center, located here in
March, 1894. He had a number of years experience in the
business, and immediately went to work for C.
Hollingsworth, and two years later bought him out.
Finding the old quarters to small a year later he was
compelled to move to his present place of business,
which had been especially built for him. It is
constructed of brick, 20x100 with a fine basement which
he uses for storage purposes. His oven was constructed
fit such a manner that he can use hot water in steaming
his bread which is not done in any bakery in the state
outside of Portland. In his corps of help he has one of
the finest cake and pastry bakers an the Coast, and as a
consequence he does quite an extensive wholesale
business, supplying Huntington, Weiser, Sumpter and the
many mining cutups, not only in bread and pastry, but in
candles as well.
His salesroom presents an enticing appearance, supplied as it
is with all manners and kinds of staple and fancy confectionery, largely
of his own manufacture. This department is supplied with every appliance
that can facilitate operations. and nothing but the choicest candles are
made. Last season lie added a forty-quart motor power freezer, and using
none but extracts manufactured by himself, soon established a reputation
for the manufacture of that delicious edible, ice cream. The same
reputation extends to his soda, due largely to the quality of fruit juices
used. That Mr. Baker is a master of his business, can be seen from its
growth in the short space of time he has had it. Originally there was only
one baker employed. He now employs three, besides a candy maker and two
clerks. A special feature is made of catering for balls, parties, etc. |
Terry &
Fleetwood
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place of business we present a cut, are numbered among the most
flourishing business houses of our city. They carry a complete line of
staple and fanny groceries, queensware, glassware, etc. They also make a
specialty of landing all kinds of green vegetables and fruits and
undoubtedly carry the largest variety in the city. They are sole agents in
the city for the world renowned teas and coffees of Chase & Sanborn, and
through this line their business has been greatly increased. Messrs. Terry
& Fleetwood and their assistants make it a point to treat all their
customers with fairness and courtesy. They mark all their goods at as
close a margin as possible, believing In making many small profits, and
having their customers satisfied. |
Shockley &
McMurren
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The
advantages possessed by this city for distribution of lumber and its
products are recognized as of paramount importance, and have resulted in a
trade which is of large proportions and constantly increasing in volume.
This enterprise was founded many years ago by McMurren & Crabell, and came
into the hands of the present proprietors in 1893. They have a planning
mill, box factory and lumberyard, also manufacture sash doors, blinds and
mouldings, and carry a very large and complete line of window and plate
glass. The plant is a complete one in every detail, being equipped with
the most modern and best improved machinery, appliances and woodworking
tools known to the industry. It is thoroughly lit by electricity, and none
but skilled wood workmen are employed. The proprietors, Albert S. Shockley
and A. L. McMurren, through their wide experience and exceptional business
ability, have won a high place in the business world. Mr. McMurren is a
native of our state, and Mr. Shockley almost so, as he has been in the
State since he was three years old. In 1874 he came to Baker City and
became engaged in the grocery business, in which he remained for two
years. He then accepted a position as bookkeeper for McMurren & Crabill,
and was with them until they sold out, and later with their successors, W.
N. Thomas & Co., and the Baker City Consolidated Lumber Co. On their
passing into the hands of a receiver, he accepted a position with Cato
Johns, and later became secretary of the Johns Grocery Co. Selling out in
1893. He and Mr. McMurren, in October of that year, bought their present
plant from the receiver of the B. C. Consolidated Lumber Co. |
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M. Weil &
Company
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In
journeying through life we occasionally run across some men who in
business circles have fairly distanced competition, endowed with greater
advantages perhaps, but still lacking some qualification possessed by
themselves. This qualification may be embraced in the three words
industry, integrity and business sagacity. The members of the above firm,
M. Well and Carl Dilsheimer, are certainly endowed in this manner. In
July, 1887, they succeeded Bamberger & Frank in the old White House
building, which they occupied until the fire burned out that block. They
then moved into a building built for them by Baer & Block, which they
occupied until they moved into their own building in August, 1895. It is
one of the most substantial brick buildings in town, being especially
adapted to the display of the general line of merchandise they carry,
which consists of dry goods, furnishings, clothing, boots and shoes,
carpets and groceries. When they opened their doors it was with the
distinct idea that volume meant success; they could no longer figure upon
profits that existed in the past. The country was settling up, and
business would be conducted more upon Eastern principles. Profits must
necessarily be greatly reduced, and they expected to look to a gradual
increasing business for adequate returns upon the capitol invested.
With this idea in view they have ever been alive to the
proposition of selling goods at figures that would enable them to handle
more merchandise, until today they are the heaviest buyers in Eastern
Oregon. In dry goods their business has grown to such an extent that they
are enabled to largely buy of specialty houses. The greatest care is
used in the selection of the various fabrics, values and styles being
always largely considered when they are made. In men's furnishings
they endeavor to carry a complete stock of men's furnishings goods,
clothing and hats so well assorted as to meet alike the requirements of
the fastidious dressers of the city and miner and stockman of the country.
They expect to serve the same customers year after year, and goods offered
over their counters must possess genuine merit. Having a reputation
at stake they do not handle any but reputable goods. Their
shoes are all purchased direct from large manufacturers, and care has been
exercised in selecting the different factories, so as to have shoes of
large established reputations as regards both styles and wearing
qualities. The stock embraces all the new lasts and toes, and covers
children's women's and men's heavy and fine shoes. Their line of carpets
comprises fully a hundred bolts, and includes Moquettes, Roxbury's,
Brussels, Axminster. Velvets, etc. They also have the largest line of
curtains, mattings, and linoleums to be found in the city. Closing, we
would state here is a strictly modern "up-to date" store with ample
capital to carry out the advanced ideas of the firm, which is composed of
public spirited men, anxious to push Baker City to the front, and willing
to devote their time, ability and money to that end. |
Commercial Hotel
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One of the most popular hotels of our city is the "Commercial," Mrs. L. E.
Miller, proprietor. The building is splendidly situated on First and Court
streets convenient to the principal thoroughfare of the city. It possesses
a large, bright guest rooms, single and en suite. The house is provided
with every modern convenience, gas, electric light, hot and cold water all
through it. The dining room is capable of seating forty people, and being
under the personal supervision of the proprietor, is noted for its home
cooking and satisfying meals. The rates are popular, ranging from $1.00 to
$1.25 and considering the service are very reasonable indeed. Mrs. Miller
has resided in Baker City for the past fifteen years, thirteen of which
has been spent in this line of business, and everything being under her
supervision. cleanliness and neatness are to be expected. |
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