History of Oregon, Vol. III, Part 94

Author: Carey, Charles Henry
Publication date: 1922
Publisher: Chicago, Portland, The Pioneer historical publishing company
Number of Pages: 766

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Captain Wiley was always a prominent member of the Catholic church and served as president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for eight years. He was also state treasurer of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and was four times elected president of the Father Mathew Temperance Society. His outstanding characteristic perhaps was his generosity. He freely aided all who needed assistance and was continually doing a good deed, of which he never spoke, for he was free from ostentation in all of his charitable acts. He was well known in the Pioneer Association and the friends of his early and later residence in Portland mourned his death, which occurred February 8, 1894.

ARTHUR J. GILL.

Prominent in the agricultural circles of Umatilla county is Arthur J. Gill, who is engaged in farming and stock raising on section 7, range 1, seven miles from Pilot Rock. He was born in Hancock county, Illinois, April 19, 1873, a son of William H. and Caroline (Buholts) Gill, the former a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and the latter of Iowa. When a young man, the father, William Gill, left Louisville with his parents and settled in Hancock county, Illinois, where he engaged in farming for some time. In 1863 he went to northeastern Missouri and while there enlisted in the Union army for service in the Civil war. He was a member of the Seventh Missouri Cavalry and had been in service eighteen months when the horse he was riding fell and he received injuries which so disabled him that he was given his honorable discharge. He then returned to Illinois, and followed farming until 1881, when he came west and located near the present ranch of Arthur J. Gill. Here he took up land but failed to prove up on it and after spending some time in Colorado and California for his health he returned to Oregon, took up another piece of land near his first homestead, and proved up on it. In August, 1916, he bought another one hundred and sixty acres, which he improved. The death of William Gill occurred at the Pendleton Hospital in January, 1907, at the age of sixty-three years.

The boyhood of Arthur J. Gill was spent in Illinois, where he received his education, and in the years 1899-1900 he attended the State Normal School. In 1899 he came west and took up his present ranch of one hundred and sixty acres. He had visited Oregon

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in 1883 and had been so impressed with the opportunities offered that he determined to make this state his home. He improved his original one hundred and sixty acres near Pilot Rock in Umatilla county and later purchased sixteen hundred and forty acres and two thousand acres of range land. This ranch he is now conducting, raising wheat and cattle and horses. He has also done some sheep shearing throughout the country.

Mr. Gill gives his allegiance to the republican party, but he has never held office nor cared for political preferment. He devotes his entire time to the conduct of his ranch interests and he is a stockholder in the Farmers Cooperative Elevator in Pilot Rock. His ranch, highly developed and richly productive; his stock scientifically cared for; his modern barns and outbuildings set in the midst of his many acres; all of these pay tribute to his agricultural efficiency and skill and mark him as an individual force in the development of a great farming section.

SAMUEL SPITZER.

Samuel Spitzer, who, during the last fifteen years of his life, was a resident of Oregon, was born in Austria in 1859. He was educated in the schools of his native country and came to America on attaining his majority. After landing on the shores of the new world he traveled through the east and for a time was employed as a cook. Later he went to Colorado, and it was in Denver that he met and married Miss Blanch Howe, a native of Missouri. To them was horn a son, Samuel.

Early in 1905 Mr. Spitzer came with his family to Oregon, where he established his home. Here he followed his trade throughout his remaining days, and on the 30th of May, 1920, was called to his final rest. He never had occasion to regret his deter- mination to come to the new world, for here he found the opportunities which he sought and in their utilization he worked his way steadily upward, gaining a good living for his family and at all times his interest centered in his home.

ALFRED PAUL DOBSON.

Alfred Paul Dobson, senior partner in the law firm of Dobson & Krim of Port- land, was born in Summitville, Indiana, March 24, 1879. His father, William H. Dob- son, a native of North Carolina, was born in 1846, and went to Indiana with his parents prior to the Civil war. He was married in that state to Prudence Allen and both have passed away, the father's death occurring in 1907, while the mother departed this life in 1881.

In his youthful days Alfred Paul Dobson attended the country schools of Madison county, Indiana, to the age of sixteen years and in 1895 went to Indianapolis, where he resided for about five years, clerking in dry goods stores during that period. Later he removed to Des Moines, Iowa, and became the buyer for a big department store in which he was employed for two years. He next went to Chicago, where he was sales manager for James S. Kirk & Company, soap manufacturers, continuing in that con- nection for five years and while thus engaged he devoted his evening hours to the study of law by attending a night school. Laudable ambition prompted him to this course and the same spirit of enterprise has actuated him at every point in his career. In 1909 he was admitted to the bar of Illinois, having taken special work for several years at the Lewis Institute in Chicago. He left that city in March, 1910, to come to Port- land and for six months engaged in practice alone. For a year thereafter he was asso- ciated with the Hon. W. D. Fenton, and then again practiced alone, but is now senior partner in the firm of Dobson & Krim. This firm enjoys a good clientage of an impor- tant character that has connected them with much notable litigation tried in the courts of the district.

In 1906 in Chicago, Mr. Dobson was united in marriage to Miss Florence Adams, who passed away in 1914. His religious faith is that of the Baptist church and his political belief is that of the democratic party. He belongs to the Portland Golf Club, and largely finds his recreation on the links. During the World war he served on the legal advisory board and was a speaker for all drives in connection with the promotion of the Liberty Bond sales, the Y. M. C. A., and the Red Cross work. He was also on; Vol. III-47

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of the state council for the alien property custodian and was untiring in his efforts to promote the welfare and advance the interests of the great American army as repre- sented in the camps of this country and upon the battle fields of Europe.

ERNEST WEAVER HARDY.

Ernest Weaver Hardy, member of the Portland har since 1909, was born in North- ampton, Massachusetts, February 16, 1875, his parents being William H. and Euphemia D. (Weaver) Hardy. The father and mother were both born in Connecticut. The father has passed away but the mother still survives, and is now making her home in Portland with her son. In his early youth Ernest W. Hardy pursued his education in the Northampton (Massachusetts) schools and later matriculated in Amherst College, from which he was graduated in 1895 with the Bachelor of Arts degree. He then entered upon the study of law, for a review of the broad fields of business with its limitless opportunities along agricultural, industrial, commercial and professional lines had determined him to choose the legal profession as a life work. After a thorough course of study he was admitted to the Massachusetts har in 1897 and opened an office in his native city, where he practiced for ten years. He then sought the opportunities of the growing west and in 1907 made his way to Fargo, North Dakota, where he remained for a year and a half. He next came to Portland and has been practicing here since. His clientage has steadily grown in volume and importance as the years have passed and his ability is today widely recognized, the court records hearing testimony to his strength and resourcefulness as a lawyer in the many favorable verdicts which he wins. In April, 1905, in New Haven, Connecticut, Mr. Hardy was united in marriage to Miss Marian Louise Sparks, a daughter of the late Henry H. Sparks. They attend the Unitarian church and are well known socially, having gained an extensive circle of friends during the thirteen years in which they have resided in Portland. Mr. Hardy is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and his political support is given to the republican party. He was one of the counsel for the state Liberty Loan committee during the World war and cooperated heartily in all projects and plans in the sup- port of the country and the promotion of its interests in connection with the allied army in the World war. He is actuated at all times by a laudable ambition and this has been a basic element in his professional success. He has ever prepared his cases with thoroughness and care, and has most carefully furthered the interests of his clients, but while his devotion thereto is proverbial he never forgets that he owes a still higher allegiance to the majesty of the law.

DANIEL W. WARNOCK.

A representative citizen of Joseph, Wallowa county, Oregon, is Daniel W. Warnock. who is president of the First National Bank of that place and is prominent in the ranching circles of the county. He was born in Indiana, September 1, 1859, a son of William . and Nancy (Anderson) Warnock.

When a small hoy Daniel W. Warnock left his native state, going to Dickinson county, Kansas, with his parents, where his father took up land, which he operated successfully for five years. After the death of the father by drowning the mother and the nine children worked the home farm for ten years, or until 1879, when they removed west. The journey was made overland hy wagon train and they arrived in Wallowa county, Oregon, August 12, 1879. During the journey they had many scares from the Indians, but did not suffer any harm at their hands. The family located where the town of Joseph now stands, which was then a stretch of uncultivated land, with no buildings of any kind, La Grande being the nearest market. Here they took up land and huilt a house made of rails and posts, where they lived the first two winters. The fishing was fine in the streams so generously scattered through this vicinity, redfish being so plentiful that it was possible to catch them in the hands. There were many Indian camps around this part of the country, the chief tribe being known as the Nez Perce Indians, the town of Joseph later being named for its chief. Daniel W. Warnock subsequently took up a tract of one hundred and sixty acres, which he improved and brought to a highly cultivated state. Mr. Warnock's mother died about 1884. From

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time to time he added to his holdings and is now in possession of fifteen thousand acres in one solid tract. Although much of his time is devoted to his banking interests he still cultivates his farm, on which he raises wheat and other small grain and also special- izes in the raising of high bred cattle.

In 1882 Mr. Warnock was united in marriage to Miss Maria Mortinson, a daughter of James Mortinson. She passed away in February, 1913, leaving to mourn her depar- ture a sorrowing family and a large circle of friends. She was the mother of eight children: Nancy M .; Daisy Edith; Charles W .; Gertrude M .; Grace E .; Maggie; Wil- liam L .; and Daniel R. In 1918 Mr. Warnock was again wedded, taking Mrs. Fannie Heckman for his wife.

Mr. Warnock is president of the First National Bank of Joseph and has taken his place among the financial leaders of the county. He is a man of good education, con- genial in his manner, optimistic by nature and a great favorite among a large circle of friends. Mr. Warnock's connection is with the Elks. In both his agricultural and bank- ing affairs he is alert and enterprising and has met with the measure of success which always rewards earnest, persistent and well-directed labors.

JOHN BANESTER.

John Banester, who is engaged in farming in Umatilla county near Weston, was born near Dillon, Montana, December 28, 1863, a son of Stokes and Mary (Miller) Banester, the former a native of Kentucky, while the latter was born in Illinois. The father later removed to near St. Louis, Missouri, where he engaged in farming and stock raising. After his marriage he went to Montana, in 1861, where he bought a claim, which he operated for a number of years. At the time of his residence in that state the price of flour was fifty dollars a sack. On leaving Montana he drove overland to northern California, where he purchased land, later becoming owner of three farms which he operated successfully for a period of sixteen years. At the termination of this time he returned to Weston, Umatilla county, and there his death occurred in 1886, at the age of sixty-four years. The mother's death also occurred in Weston, at the age of seventy-nine years. Mr. and Mrs. Banester were prominent residents of Weston and the community suffered a severe loss at their demise. In politics Mr. Banester always gave his allegiance to the democratic party. Upon the outbreak of the Civil war he sided with the Union and in 1862 enlisted from Missouri in the northern army, receiving the rank of lieutenant and serving for two years.

The boyhood of John Banester was spent in Humboldt county, California, where he received his education. After putting his textbooks aside, at the age of eighteen years he drove a number of horses to Montana, thence to California, and in 1894 he came to Weston. For seven years he worked on the farm his father had purchased in this county, but having bought from the government in 1900 a farm of one hundred and sixty acres on the Indian reservation eight miles from Pendleton, John Banester there engaged in agricultural pursuits on his own account. He was successful in this venture from the start and he soon added a quarter section to his original one hundred and sixty. For a year he operated this land and then sold both quarter sections for ten thousand dollars. He returned to Weston and bought the old Rodger's ranch of two hundred acres, for which he paid fifty-six dollars per acre, and three years later he added one hundred and sixty acres, then eighty acres and finally three hundred and fifty acres. Mr. Banester is also in possession of a three hundred and twenty acre tract near Adams. Some real estate business has been conducted by him in addition to his farming and he is always known to transact his business according to the highest and most honorable principles.

In 1889 Mr. Banester was united in marriage to Miss Aderene Lieuallen, a daughter of Joel and Johanna Lieuallen. The parents of Mrs. Banester came west in 1866 and settled in Athena, where both of them passed away. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Ban- ester six children have been born: Ruth, Edna, Gladys, John, Rena, and Raymond.

Since age conferred upon Mr. Banester the right of franchise he has been a stanch supporter of the democratic party and a firm believer in the principles of the party as factors in good government. Mr. Banester has the distinction of being the first white man who plowed land on the Indian reservation. He uses the most modern farm machinery and operates his land in an up-to-date manner. He takes an active interest

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in the development and improvement of the community in which he resides and is recognized as one of the most progressive and representative citizens of Umatilla county.

HOMER CREIGHTON KENDALL.

Homer Creighton Kendall was for some years a prominent and progressive farmer of Umatilla county, and his death, which occurred at the age of forty-nine years, came as a severe hlow to his many friends throughout the community. He was born in Illi- nois, in November, 1859, a son of Thomas and Eliza Jane Kendall.

When hut twelve years of age Homer Creighton Kendall came west to Oregon by ox team, and settled with his parents in Cold Springs county, where the father took up three hundred and twenty acres of government land, which he highly improved, and on which he resided until his death. Both parents died on this homestead. Homer C. Kendall assisted his father on the home place for some time and later, deciding to go into farming on his own account, he purchased four hundred acres adjoining the home farm, which he cultivated and improved and on which he resided for a number of years. After his marriage, which took place in 1894, Mr. Kendall moved onto his wife's farm of three hundred and twenty acres in Umatilla county, which place he suc- cessfully operated until 1900, when he removed to Helix and there lived retired until his death. His widow is still residing in Helix, where she is a prominent and highly respected citizen.

On the 24th of February, 1894, Mr. Kendall was united in marriage to Mrs. Dina Grover, a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Twentyman) Bird. Mrs. Kendall was a native of Minnesota and by her first marriage became the mother of four children: Wesley, Alta, Maud, and Arthur. To the second marriage, two children were born: Clifford and Hazel.

Since age conferred upon Mr. Kendall the right of franchise he became a stanch supporter of the republican party, in which party his loyalty never flagged. He helonged to no secret organizations, preferring to devote his entire time to his agricul- tural interest and his family. In his passing Umatilla county lost one of her foremost farmers and a man greatly esteemed by all who knew him.

JOSEPH M. HEALY.

Joseph M. Healy, one of Portland's realtors, was born in Vancouver, Washington, February 6, 1868. His father, Patrick Healy, was a native of Ireland and came to the United States just prior to the Civil war. He then joined the Union army and was sent as a hospital steward to San Juan Island, Washington. Following the close of the war, he determined to make his home in the northwest, and for many years was engaged in business in Vancouver, Washington, but in 1900 removed from that city to Portland, where he continued to reside until called to his final rest. He married Cecelia McDonnell, also a native of Ireland, whence she came to America in 1865, and was married in Vancouver in 1866. In the family of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Healy there were twelve children, five of whom are living. Mr. Healy has in his office an interest- ing oil painting of his father and himself, when he was but a year old, in which he is sitting on the knee of his father who was dressed in the uniform of the "boys in blue." Spending his youthful days in Vancouver, Washington, Joseph M. Healy there obtained his early education, attending St. James College. He was twenty-one years of age, when in 1889 he removed to Portland and accepted a clerkship in the hardware store of Dayton, Hall & Avery, while later he acted as salesman with Thomas Hislop, a grocer. He has been identified with the real estate business since May, 1899, when he began handling investment property, buying and selling. He built the first steel construction building on the east side of the river, this being located on East Morrison and Grand avenue. During the financial panic of 1908, when the Oregon Trust & Savings Bank failed, Mr. Healy, in company with Gay Lombard, took over and com- pleted the Board of Trade building, which the banking company had started but were unable to finish. After the completion of the structure he disposed of his interests

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in the building to his associate, G. W. Lombard. At a later date, associated with Portland and Seattle capitalists, he built the United Railroad, which they later sold to the J. J. Hill interests. He still remains an active factor in real estate circles handling, however, only his own property. His success has come through judicious investment and keen business discernment. In 1911 Mr. Healy platted' the high class residential tract known as Healy Heights, situated on the west side just south of Council Crest.

Mr. Healy is a republican in his political views, serving as an active supporter of the party, doing everything in his power to promote its growth and extend its in- fluence. Fraternally he is an Elk and also a Knight of Columbus and he Is well known in club circles, belonging to the Arlington, Multnomah, and Portland Hunt Clubs. He also belongs to the Chamber of Commerce. For almost a third of a century he has lived in Portland, where he now has an extensive acquaintance. He is a member of the Catholic church, being one of the parish board members of St. Mary's cathedral.

C. B. CLANCEY.

One of the prominent and successful business men of Salem is C. B. Clancey, a leading florist of the city, whose trade has assumed extensive proportions, now reaching out over the entire Willamette valley. He thoroughly understands the work in which he is engaged, having devoted his life thereto, and he is an acknowledged expert in floral decorations. Mr. Clancey is a native of the northwest and in his life typifies the spirit of progress and energy which has been the dominant factor in the rapid upbuild- ing of this section of the country. He was born at Olympia, Washington, November 23, 1876, and is a representative of one of the prominent pioneer families of that state. His father, Charles E. Clancey, followed a seafaring life, was at one time in the service of Star Brothers and was the first captain to ply on the North Pacific between Olympia, Washington, and Victoria, British Columbia, the fare between the two points being seventy-five dollars. When Star Brothers sold their interests to the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company, Captain Clancey became identified with the latter corporation, serving them in the capacity of superintendent. When they disposed of their interests to the Union Pacific Railroad Company, he transferred his allegiance to the last named concern, acting as their port captain and continuing with them until their withdrawal from the steamship business. He then entered the employ of the Pacific Coast Steam- ship Company, with whom he remained until 1910, when he retired from active business life, and is now residing in Tacoma, Washington, in the enjoyment of a well earned rest, having reached the age of seventy-five years. On September 8, 1875, at Olympia, Washington, he married Laura F. Bateman, a native of Michigan, who also survives. Her parents were Hiram and Philena B. (Cook) Bateman, who in the early '50s took their two oldest children, George and Harriet, and started up the Grand river from Clinton, New York, passing through the Great Lakes and finally landing at Lamont, Michigan, a never-to-be-forgotten trip. Two of his sons were to have served in the Civil war, but the son Henry was disqualified for service, having injured his foot with an ax while engaged in cutting wood, and the father went in his stead, accompanied by his son George. This loyal and patriotic American, George O. Bateman, is still living and in 1919 celebrated his golden wedding anniversary. Owing to his small stature and his age Charles E. Clancey was disqualified for service in the Civil war, much to his regret. He became one of the earliest pioneers of Washington, arriving in Olympia in 1863, and is widely known throughout the Pacific northwest and highly honored for his sterling traits of character.

In the public schools of Tacoma, Washington, C. B. Clancey acquired his education, also pursuing his studies at Belmont, California. His entire life has been devoted to decorative art work, which he followed for four years in Los Angeles, California, and then went to Washington, D. C. He was there engaged in business for four years and has also conducted interests of that character in Portland, Oregon. Coming to Salem he purchased the old established business of C. F. Ruef at No. 123 North Liberty street, which he has built up to large proportions, the trade now covering the entire Willamette valley, and he is regarded as the leading florist in the city. He has nine greenhouses containing forty thousand feet of glass and these are located at Seventeenth and Market streets. A number of colleges are among his list of patrons and he regards as his

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greatest work the decorating of the battleship Nebraska, which was the first battleship built in the northwest. He has a thorough knowledge of the scientific principles under- lying his work and is therefore very successful in his undertaking, which he conducts along the most progressive and reliable lines. He carries a choice assortment of flowers and shrubs, which he is most skillful in arranging to the hest advantage, being a man of notable artistic ability, and his establishment presents a very attractive appearance.

Among the possessions which Mr. Clancey values most highly is a gun given to him by his maternal grandfather, Hiram Bateman. It is a very valuable relic, having been used in the War of 1812, and was presented by the United States government, through act of congress, to Mr. Clancey's great uncle, Smith Bateman, in acknowl- edgment of his bravery. His father was shot down while defending the bridge at Plattsburg and the boy, who was then but sixteen years of age, at once picked up the gun and fearlessly took his father's place, thus performing a notable act of heroism. The gun is said hy experts to be one of seven now in existence. It is a breech-loader and bears a memorial inscription. Collectors have offered Mr. Clancey large sums for the gun, but he has refused to sell as he contemplates giving the gun to the Smithsonian Institution for safe keeping. He keeps well informed concerning the vital questions and issues of the day hut has never heen actively interested in politics, preferring to devote his undivided attention to the management of his business. His interest in the welfare and upbuilding of his city is indicated by his membership in the Business Men's League and he is also a member of the Boy Scouts Council, of which he is now serving as president, and is likewise identified with the Rosarians and Cherrians, of which latter organization he is an ex-King Bing. In business matters he has made steady progress, his capable management and indefatigable industry constituting the basis upon which he has huilt his prosperity. His initiative spirit and powers of organization have enabled him to build up a business of extensive proportions and his record is not only written in terms of success, but also in terms of enterprise, energy and persever- ance. His influence is ever on the side of progress and advancement and Salem num- bers him among her foremost citizens.

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History of Oregon, Vol. III, Part 94

Author: Carey, Charles Henry Publication date: 1922 Publisher: Chicago, Portland, The Pioneer historical publishing company Number of Pages: 766

Author: Carey, Charles Henry
Publication date: 1922
Publisher: Chicago, Portland, The Pioneer historical publishing company
Number of Pages: 766