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In 1896 he was married to Mrs. Levina Hildebrand Outhouse, who was born on her father's donation claim in Oregon in 1847. Her parents were Paul and Eveline (Tetherow) Hildebrand, the latter a daughter of Solomon Tetherow who was captain of a train that in 1845 crossed the plains from Kansas City, Missouri. On arriving in Oregon he secured a donation claim of six hundred and forty acres. Mr. Hildebrand also obtained a donation claim of equal size in Polk county and there he and his wife resided until called to their final resting place. Their daughter Levina first became the wife of John T. Outhouse, who came to the Pacific coast by way of Cape Horn in 1851. He was a native of New Brunswick and taught the first public school in Port- land, after which he followed teaching for several years in different parts of Oregon. He was married May 18, 1865, to Levina Hildebrand and died in October, 1889. He was well known as an able educator, having been superintendent of schools in Polk and Union counties, and also was receiver at the United States land office at La Grande. In that locality he engaged in farming and stock raising for several years.
Fraternally Mr. Cottel was connected with the Woodmen of the World and with the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Knights and Ladies of Security. He was one of the incorporators of the new Jerusalem Swedenborgian church and for a quarter of a century was president of the church society, at all times living a con- sistent Christian life, and following closely the Golden Rule. Politically he was a republican but not a strict partisan, for he cast an independent ballot if his judg- ment so dictated. In later years he owned and conducted a little fruit ranch on East 39th street in Portland, in the midst of which stands a beautiful residence, and there he passed away September 13, 1920.
A. K. HIGGS, M. D.
Dr. A. K. Higgs, specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, with offices in the Selling building in Portland, is a man of high professional attainments whose capable work ranks him among the leading specialists in his line in this city. Dr. Higgs is a representative of an old southern family. He was born in Valley Springs, Boone county, Arkansas, in 1871, a son of W. F. and Mary (Feather- stone) Higgs. The father was a Confederate soldier who previous to the Civil war was a large plantation owner and slaveholder in Louisiana.
After completing the work of the high school A. K. Higgs became a student in the Valley Springs Academy and following his graduation therefrom entered the State
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University of Arkansas, where he completed a medical course, and then did post- graduate work in Chicago and New York city. In 1907 he went abroad for further study, attending leading medical schools of London, Paris, Berlin and Vienna, thus acquiring a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of his profession. For six years he engaged in general practice in Texas and subsequently came to the west, opening an office at Heppner, Oregon, where he continued in general practice for four years. In 1906 he established himself in Portland, where he has since remained, specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat. He has never been content with the second best but is constantly striving to perfect his professional skill and ability and in 1919 again went abroad for further study, going and returning by way of the Orient. In the field in which he specializes Dr. Higgs has made continuous progress, gleaning from comprehensive study and research and from practical experi- ence valuable truths in connection with the profession. His labors have been attended with a gratifying measure of success and his practice has steadily grown in volume and importance.
In 1892 Dr. Higgs was united in marriage to Miss Anna Kerr of Arkansas, who passed away in 1919. She had become the mother of a daughter, Lillian, who is now the wife of Dr. E. B. Faxon, a prominent dentist of Portland. In his political views Dr. Higgs is a democrat, active in support of the principles and candidates of the party but has never been desirous of holding public office, his time being fully occupied with his professional duties. He is identified with the American Medical Association and with the Oregon, Multnomah County and Portland Medical Societies and also belongs to the Pacific Coast and Portland Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Associations. He is promi- nent in Masonry, holding membership in the blue lodge of which he is a past master and also in the Knights Templars Commandery, the Scottish Rite Consistory and the Mystic Shrine. He is likewise connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Woodmen of the World and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and also with the Progressive Business Men's Club and the Rotary Club. Prompted in all that he does by laudable ambition and broad humanitarian principles, as a member of the medical fraternity he has attained high rank among those whose skill is uniformly acknowledged, while his prosperity is recognized as the merited reward of his labor. His life has at all times been actuated by high ideals and he is a man whom to know is to esteem and honor.
JAMES R. BAIN.
One of the younger representatives of the Portland bar is James R. Bain, member of the well known law firm of Olson, Dewart & Bain. A native of this city Mr. Bain was born in 1890, a son of James and Lillie A. (Low) Bain, the former a native of Scotland and the latter of Indiana. The father emigrated to the United States and making his way to Oregon, engaged in the insurance business in Portland.
After completing his high school course James R. Bain became a student in the law department of the University of Oregon and following his graduation therefrom was admitted to the bar in 1912. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession in his native city, where he has since continued, save during the period of his military service. He is an able lawyer, well informed in all branches of the law and his ability is manifest in the logic of his deductions and in the clearness of his reasoning. He has made continuous progress in his profession and is now a member of the firm of Olson, Dewart & Bain, which is recognized as one of the leading law firms of the city, enjoy- ing a large and representative clientele. He has been associated with the firm since 1916 and although one of the younger attorneys of the city has already won for himself an enviable position as a sound and capable lawyer.
In 1918 Mr. Bain was united in marriage to Miss Esther Lee Holder, who is a native of Texas but was reared in the state of Georgia. In the spring of 1918 Mr. Bain enlisted in the regular army, becoming a member of Company A of the Thirteenth Infantry and was sent to Camp Fremont, where he remained until the autumn of 1918. He was then ordered overseas and while en route to France the armistice was signed. He was discharged at Camp Lewis, Washington, on the 25th of March, 1919, as a non- commissioned officer. In his political views Mr. Bain is a republican and a member of the Roosevelt Republican Club. Fraternally he is a member of the Foresters of America, and is serving as grand secretary of the state lodge; a Mason and a Woodman of the
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World. He is also identified with the Chamber of Commerce, whose plans and projects for the advancement of the city and the expansion of its trade interests he heartily endorses. He is likewise a member of the Portland Post of the American Legion and served as its first commander. He holds to high standards in professional service, has great respect for the dignity of his calling and zealously devotes his energies to his pro- fession, in which he is making continuous progress. His life has ever been actuated by high and honorable principles and he is loyal to all those interests which make for honorable manhood and progressive citizenship.
FRANK E. ROGERS.
With the history of progress in northwestern Oregon the name of Frank E. Rogers is closely associated and in his demise Yamhill county lost one of its representative merchants and prominent financiers. His entire life was spent in this part of the state and his industry and enterprise were factors in general development and improvement as well as in individual success. In all of his business transactions he was enterprising and progressive and his integrity and reliability in business affairs was ever un- questioned.
Mr. Rogers was born in Yamhill county, near McMinnville, April 2, 1867, and was a son of J. William and Mary (Henderson) Rogers, natives of Indiana, who in an early day crossed the plains with ox teams to Oregon. They settled in Yamhill county, near the present site of McMinnville, where the father took up a donation claim, which he cleared and improved and continued active in its cultivation the remainder of his life. The mother is also deceased, her demise occurring about 1870.
Their son, Frank E. Rogers, was reared in his native county and pursued his education in the public schools of McMinnville, later attending college at that place. At the age of fourteen, however, he entered the business world as clerk in a drug store, and finding the work congenial he continued therein until he had mastered every detail of the business, at length becoming a registered pharmacist. In 1889, in association with his brother, John L. Rogers, he opened a drug store in McMinnville which he conducted the remainder of his life. They carried a well assorted stock of drugs and druggists' sundries and the attractive appearance of their establishment, combined with their reliable and progressive business methods, reasonable prices and courteous treatment of patrons, soon won for them a large trade, theirs ranking as one of the oldest drug firms in the state. Mr. Rogers also won prominence in financial circles, becoming a stockholder of the McMinnville National Bank in October, 1891, and in April, 1908, was made vice president of the institution, which office he filled until his demise, besides serving from 1903 as one of the directors. He also had farming interests in Yamhill county and in the management of his various enterprises he was very successful, being a man of keen business discernment and sound judgment.
On the 11th of May, 1892, Mr. Rogers was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Gortner, a daughter of M. U. and Ellen B. (Webster) Gortner, natives of Pennsylvania. The father was born July 2, 1841, and in young manhood devoted his attention to farming and also clerical work. In 1876 he set out for Oregon, making a portion of the journey by rail, and on reaching this state he first settled in Salem, Marion county, where he embarked in the merchandising business for a time, subsequently removing to Dayton, Yamhill county, where he also conducted a store. He afterward purchased land and for several years was active in its cultivation and improvement, and later he sold the property and removed to McMinnville, where he engaged in the sale of farm machinery and implements, also traveling throughout the state in that connection. Later he turned his attention to mining and subsequently took up the real estate business, establishing offices in the McMinnville National Bank building and continuing active along that line until his demise. He passed away September 3, 1917, at the age of seventy-six years, having resided in Yamhill county for a period of forty-five years, and was a well known and highly esteemed resident of this section of the state. In 1863, in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, he had wedded Miss Ellen B. Webster, who died in April, 1920, when eighty-five years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers became the parents of one child, Zonweiss A., who was born December 20, 1897, and who attended the Oregon State University, being a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She was married to Pierre Du Bois Mead, January 2, 1921.
In his political views Mr. Rogers was a republican and for a number of years he
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served as a member of the school board, the cause of education ever finding in him an earnest advocate. His fraternal connections were with the Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He passed away on the 28th day of February, 1917, at the age of forty-nine years, nine months and twenty- eight days, and in his demise the community lost one of its valued citizens, his asso- ciates a faithful friend and his family a devoted husband and father. He won success, but he was a man who leaned more upon the friendship which he gained and his quiet domestic happiness than upon his business prominence and he was fortunate in the possession of both of these blessings. His life was honorable and upright and his ex- ample may well be followed by those who have regard for the things which are most worth while in life.
Mrs. Rogers survives her husband and resides with her daughter in the fine modern home which he erected at No. 129 North C street, in McMinnville. She retains her interest in the drug business established by her husband and is a capable busi- ness woman, ably looking after her interests, while her kindly nature and many excellent traits of character have won for her a large circle of warm friends. On Easter Sunday, March 31, 1918, one year after her husband's demise, she presented to the Presbyterian church of McMinnville a beautiful pipe organ costing two thou- sand dollars as a memorial to her husband, who for many years was a prominent officer in the church.
THOMAS H. C. BRASFIELD.
Thomas H. C. Brasfield was born in Clay county, Missouri, February 11, 1856, a son of Thomas W. R. and Elizabeth (Breckenridge) Brasfield, who were natives of Kentucky. The father engaged in merchandising during the greater part of his life and in an early day he removed to the west, taking up his residence at Smithville, Clay county, Missouri, where he opened a mercantile establishment, which he con- tinued to conduct throughout the remainder of his life, becoming one of the suc- cessful business men of his community. He was horn September 16, 1817, and died November 8, 1873, at the age of fifty-six years. The mother's birth occurred on the 15th of April, 1819, and she passed away May 15, 1883, when sixty-four years of age.
Their son, Thomas H. C. Brasfield, was reared and educated at Smithville, Mis- souri, and after his father's death he assisted his brother in the store, remaining at home until 1881, when he went to Denver, Colorado, and later to Idaho and Washington. In 1883 he came to Oregon, first locating in Linn county, where he remained for two years, or until 1885, when he removed to Grant county and took up land, which he cleared and developed. He also devoted considerable attention to the raising of stock and met with good success in that line of activity. He continued to operate his ranch for a period of seventeen years, or until 1902, when he returned to Linn county and purchased a portion of the old Porter homestead adjoining the town of Shedd, which he has since owned and conducted, his enterprising methods and well directed efforts resulting in the attainment of a substantial measure of prosperity. His farm comprises three hundred and eighty-nine acres and he leases all of the plowed land, deriving a good income from its rental.
On the 27th of September, 1898, Mr. Brasfield was united in marriage to Miss Ida M. Porter, a daughter of David P. and Parthena (Haley) Porter, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Missouri. In 1851 her father removed to Iowa, where he resided for a year and then started across the plains to Oregon as one of a large party traveling by means of ox teams, being six months en route. Locating in Marion county, Mr. Porter there taught school for the first winter in one of the pioneer log schoolhouses. Subsequently he removed to Linn county, where he took up a donation claim of one hundred and forty-four acres located near the present site of Shedd, which property is now owned by his son-in-law, Mr. Brasfield. He brought his land to a high state of development and continued its cultivation throughout the remainder of his life, becoming known as one of the substantial agriculturists of his community. He was a public-spirited and progressive citizen and became the first county assessor of Linn county, serving for two terms in that office. He was born June 22, 1827, and his death occurred April 23, 1889, when he was sixty-two years of age. His wife's birth occurred on the 9th of May, 1837, and she passed away September 7, 1917, at the ad- vanced age of eighty years. They became the parents of nine children, three of whom
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are deceased. Their daughter, Mrs. Brasfield, was born on the old homestead in Linn county, November 12, 1865, and by her marriage she became the mother of two children: Thomas W. R., who was born July 25, 1901, and died five days later; and Eleanor K., who was horn November 11, 1902, and died September 17, 1908. Mrs. Brasfield is a stockholder in the Davis-Shedd Mercantile Company of Shedd, and she holds mem- bership in the Methodist Episcopal church.
In his political views Mr. Brasfield is a democrat, and his fraternal connections are with the Masons and the Eastern Star, of which organization his wife is also a member, and his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Christian church. He has worked diligently and persistently as the years have passed, and his has been an active life, filled with honorable purpose and accomplishment. Since 1883 he has resided within the borders of this state.
MAJOR FRANK SEVER.
Major Frank Sever, a prominent attorney of Portland and a distinguished veteran of the World war, was born in Carrollton, Illinois, in 1888, a son of Frank L. and Mattie (Sinclair) Sever, the former of whom engaged in business as a contractor. When the son was eleven years of age his father died and with his mother he came to Oregon, so that the greater part of his life has been spent within the borders of this state. After finishing the work of the public and high schools he became a student in the Uni- versity of Oregon, from which he was graduated on the completion of a law course and in 1911 he was admitted to the bar. He has since continued in the practice of his profession and in 1916 formed a partnership with Herbert A. Cooke, an association which is still maintained. They have a well appointed suite of offices in the Dekum building and their professional ability is winning for them a large and constantly increasing clientage. Major Sever is a strong and able lawyer, clear and concise in his presentation of a case, logical in his deductions and sound in his reasoning, while in the application of legal principles he is seldom, if ever, at fault.
On the 10th of May, 1917, Major Sever was united in marriage to Miss Edith Eschrecht, who previous to her marriage was a resident of this city. He is identified with the Phi Alpha Delta, a legal fraternity, and also with the Press Club.
Major Sever's military record is a distinguished one. For twelve years he was a member of the National Guard, becoming captain of Company D of the Third Infantry. He is also a veteran of the World war, enlisting in May, 1917. He was sent to the officers' training camp at the Presidio at San Francisco, California, and at the end of three months' training was commissioned captain. He was then sent to Camp Lewis, Washington, where he remained for nine months. He spent ten months in France, during the greater part of which time he had charge of the Third Battalion of the Three Hundred and Sixty-third Infantry. He participated in the battle of St. Mihiel and other fiercely contested engagements, in which he was gassed, also receiving shrapnel wounds which necessitated his removal to a hospital. For distinguished service on the field of battle he was awarded the Belgian Croix de Guerre on the 31st of October, 1918, and following his discharge from the service on the 17th of May, 1919, he was commissioned major. He is now serving as adjutant of Portland Lodge, No. 1, of the American Legion, which he was active in organizing. Although a young man he has already won an enviable position in the ranks of the legal fraternity of Port- land and Multnomah county and his spirit of enterprise and determination is carrying him steadily forward toward the goal of his ambition. His life has ever been guided by high and honorable principles, and he stands today as a splendid example of Amer- ican manhood and citizenship.
RUFUS M. RUSSELL.
Rufus M. Russell, county clerk of Linn county, was born at Sutter, California, January 14, 1884, a son of August P. and Harriet E. (Rarrick) Russell, the former a native of Maine and the latter of California. When eighteen years of age the father went to California during the gold rush of 1849, making the journey in a sailing vessel
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hy way of Cape Horn. He engaged in placer mining in that state and later took up the work of draying and teaming. Subsequently he followed farming in the Sacra- mento valley until 1889, when owing to ill health he sought a change of climate and came to Oregon, settling in Douglas county. He resided in that locality for ten years and then removed to Linn county, purchasing a farm at Shelburn, where he lived until the fall of 1909, when he purchased a farm at Macleay, Marion county, where he resided until he took up his residence in the city of Salem, Oregon, a few months prior to his death, which occurred in March, 1919, when he was eighty-five years old. He first married Sarah Rarrick and they became the parents of three children: Ella, who is now Mrs. Oscar Lybecker; Amelia, who married Jay Harris; and Edward. Mrs. Russell passed away when her oldest child was but ten years of age and Mr. Russell later wedded her sister, Harriet E. Rarrick, by whom he had fourteen children, three of whom are deceased. Frankie, the first born, died at the age of seven years and Jess and Avery met accidental deaths while in the employ of the Spaulding Logging Company, the former dying in June, 1915, and the latter in 1901. Those who survive are: Rainous O., Robert W., Rufus M., Arch L., Earl, Theron, Homer, Mrs. Etta Todd, Mrs. Verda Lentz, Mrs. Alma Lentz, and Mrs. Inis Lathrop. In addition to rearing her own large family Mrs. Russell also tenderly cared for the three children of her sister, upon whom she bestowed the affection of a mother. She passed away in Novem- ber, 1918, when sixty-five years of age.
Rufus M. Russell has spent practically his entire life in Oregon, for he was but five years of age when he was brought by his parents to this state. He attended the district schools of Linn county and subsequently completed a commercial course in Albany College, from which he was graduated in 1907. He then assisted his father in farming until 1909, when he secured a position as stenographer in the office of the county clerk, later becoming chief deputy. In 1914 he was elected to the office of county clerk, in which office he is serving his fourth consecutive term.
It was on the 14th of April, 1915, that Mr. Russell was united in marriage to Miss Goldia Jones, only child of Edward and Minnie (McDonald) Jones, both natives of Oregon, and both born in Linn county. The father is engaged in farming and stock raising at Shelburn, Linn county, and has won a substantial measure of success in the conduct of his business affairs. The mother also survives and both are highly re- spected citizens and honored pioneers of the state.
Mr. Russell is a republican in political belief and on that ticket was elected to his present position as county clerk of Linn county, which is sixty-five per cent republi- can. His fraternal connections are with the Masons and the Knights of Pythias, and his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Presbyterian church. He is likewise a member of the Albany Chamber of Commerce, in which connection he is aiding materially in promoting the upbuilding and advancement of the community in which he makes his home. For thirty-one years Mr. Russell has been a resident of Oregon and has therefore been an interested witness of much of the growth and development of the state, and he is numbered in Albany as one of its progressive and reliable citizens, enjoying the friendship, confidence and regard of all with whom he has been associated.
L. CARROLL DAY.
L. Carroll Day is conducting the Modern Conservatory of Music and Kindred Arts, which ranks with the leading schools of this character not only in Portland but in the entire state. Mr. Day is the possessor of considerable artistic talent and from the age of eight years has devoted his life to the study of music. Each department of the school is in charge of a thoroughly competent instructor and the best methods of teaching are employed, the students of the conservatory receiving the most thorough and efficient training.
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