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The winter of 1852 he spent in Portland and in the following spring he went to Olym- pia, Washington, but soon after moved to a farm which he had purchased on Rock prarie. some eight miles away. In 1854 he was again married, this time to Matilda J., eldest daughter of Asher Sarjent, a pioneer. of 1849. Mr. Sarjent's family did not. come .. . however, until 1853. By this union three. sons were born.
On the breaking out of the Indian war in the spring of 1855 he took his family to the block house of Grand Mound prairie for pro- tection, enlisting as a volunteer in Company F himself, being on duty until the fall of 1856, when he received his discharge, after which he moved back to Oregon, ocating in
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McMinnville. Here he engaged in brick making and carried on the mercantile busi- ness until 1874, when he retired with a suf- ficiency to keep himself and wife the re- mainder of their days.
Any enterprise which lent stability to the welfare of his adopted home found in him a friend. To the educational interests of the community he was always a liberal patron. In early manhood he identified himself with the church, and through life remained a con- sistent and upright belilever in the teach- ings of the Master, carrying his profession into his every-day walk of life. Accustomed to look on the bright side of life, he impart- ed sunshine and good cheer to those about him. Whole-souled, genial and courteous, he gained friends at every turn. His integrity was above reproach, his career an honor to himself, his family and the community in which he lived.
Mr. Saylor died Septembr 13, 1884, his fu- neral obsequies being under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, of which he had been an honored member of long standing. Mrs. Saylor survived him until January 23, 1886, when she was borne to the tomb. The sons who arrived at manhood's estate were Dr. Wm. H .; Dr. Alfred L .; Benj. F .; Chas. N .; Frederick H. and Asher C.
GEORGE MARSHALL.
Among the emigration coming to Oregon in 1852, none achieved a more substantial place in business circles than the gentle- man whose name is the caption of this sketch. Though a quiet, unobtrusive citi- zen, and his name not as a rule appearing in the firm name. of the partnerships with which he was identified, he was neverthe- less the moving spirit in those enterprises. His methods were thorough and of a char- acter which stamped him as a business man of higher order; always reliable, progres- sive and prompt.
Mr. Marshall was born in 1830 at South- ampton, England, his family connections being of the very best. He received a good education, and. upon entering manhood's estate, learned the machinists' trade. When about eighteen years of age, he came to the United States, locating in Chicago, follow- ing there for a livelihood the trade of his learning in earlier life. Here he was mar- ried on March 17, 1852, and soon after left for Oregon, coming across the plains. He located upon a donation claim in Clacka- mas county and, after proving up on the same, removed to Canemah, when he en- gaged in business in Oregon City, which place was but a short distance from his home. 1870 he removed to Portland and thereafter made that city his permanent residence. Here he engaged in a commer- cial career, one that was not only well and
favorably known in the Pacific Northwest, but, also of repute in the markets of Eu- rope where shipments of wheat, flour and other commodities of trade were shipped. These commercial enterprises were con- tinued until the early eighties when he re- tired from active business life. Mr. Mar- shall was also largely interested in real estate in various sections of Oregon and Washington, besides valuable properties, in- cluding his beautiful home in Portland.
The maiden name of his wife was Miss Margaretta Kirk. She was a native of Can- ada. Her folks removed to Chicago while she was yet in her teens and there she met and married Mr. Marshall, their trip across the plains being their bridal tour. The fruits of this union was six children, three sons and three daughters, all of whom sur- vived their parents. Mr. Marshall died on July 5, 1887, and was followed by his estimable wife to the tomb on May 3, 1896, following.
MRS. MARGARETTA MARSHALL.
The death of Mrs. Margaretta Marshall, widow of the late George Marshall, at her home in Portland, on May 3, 1896, removed one of the pioneer women of Oregon from a long life of usefulness. Mrs. Marshall was born in Montreal, Canada, June 17, 1834. She was married to her late husband March 17, 1852, and immediatly thereafter they set out on their wedding tour across the continent. After the usual tedious jour- ney of that day they arrived in Oregon City, and soon after settled upon a, donation land claim in Clackmas county, where they re- sided for several years. In 1858, they re- moved to Canemath, Mr. Marshall, who was one of the pioneer engineers and machinists of the state, established himself in business, incident to such trade, in Oregon City, which was but short distance below. The family removed to Portland in 1870, and here Mr. Marshall, who had some years be- fore retired from active business, died July 5, 1887, Mrs. Marshall's life was one of quiet but persistent activity, extending over many useful, unostentatious years.
The obsequies, which were held at her late residence, were beautiful and impres- sive. They were conducted by Rev. Charles H. Curtis, of the Congregational church, of which organization the descased had been a member for more than a quarter of a cen- tury. The casket was covered with beauti- ful flowers, silent and suggestive tributes of the esteem in which she was held by a large circle of friends and numerous sor- rowing relations. Her last illness covered a period of about three years, and the end came at last peacefully and painlessly. Her surviving children are William H., George
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W., Arthur D., Mary E. (Mrs. M. E. Marsh,) Miss Margaretta A. and Miss Vidae L. Marshall.
At the close of the impressive funeral ser- ·vices, the remains were conveyed to River- view cemery, and interred by the side of her deceased husband in the family burial lot.
EDWARD MENDENHALL.
The subject of this sketch, better known as E. Mendenhall, was born in Santa Clara county, California, and was brought to the state of Oregon in 1855 when quite young. Long a lawyer and resident of Portland, and, until recently, the only one of the name ac- tively practicing his profession in the state, and now the most active practitioner of that name therein.
He is one of that class who do not believe in self-laudation, preferring to leave his suc- cess, capacity and reputation, for the public, with whom he has been so long identified, to judge. Practically thrown upon his own re- sources at the early age of fourteen years, he has since continued to rely upon his own efforts for a maintainance, and what he is and has accomplished, is of his own indi- vidual endeavor.
No one will do more for a friend nor har- bor ill will less than he, and we believe that we judge rightly when we say, that no one can bring about him closer and truer friends. Always careful of, and attentive to the rights and feelings of others, as well as charitable to no mean degree, it would seem that his busy and useful career would be of long con- tinuance.
Mr. Mendenhall was married eighteen years since to Eliza, daughter of the late Noah Lambert, a pioneer of 1850, and one of the prominent citizens of Portland. They have a pleasant home in the central part of Portland, at the southeast corner of Sixth and Columbia streets. Their family consists of an only daughter, Luella Marie, aged six- teen.
PHILIP F. CASTLEMAN.
The ancestors of the honored pioneer whose name gives title to this short re- sume of an active life, were of Revolutionary fame. and, like them, our subject fought for the flag and for homes and firesides. One gave battle to the "red coat," the other to the red skin, the latter the most treacherous and cruel foe.
Mr. Castleman was born on a farm near Hodginsville, Kentucky, May 17, 1827. Here he lived until he reached man's estate, assist-
ing his parents, in the meantime getting a good education, gaining it principally by in- dividual application to study. In those days the log school houses were far apart, the school terms short, and the instructors not very well educated, and to gain much know- ledge one had to be self-taught. This he accomplished and began teaching himself. but soon after caught the gold fever, and with a company of eighteen others, started for California in 1849. Cholera began to make its appearance among the emigrations of this year, and its ravages dotted the way- side with new-made graves, seven of the nineteen of his party falling as its victims, and many others, including Mr. Castleman, being afflicted with it during the journey.
After arriving in California, he followed mining, building, hotel-keeping and other employ until 1851, when he removed to 're- gon, settling near where Eugene now stands. Here he erected a sawmill, and through this became the pioneer lumberman of Southern Oregon. In 1853 he sold out and went to Rogue river, where he again interested him- self in lumbering, building and operating, with Milton Lindley, the first sawmill con- structed in that section. In 1853 he returned to the East, via the Nicaragua route, hoping to avoid a repetition of the sickness known on his journey across the plains, but he reckoned wrongly; he was sick all the while he was on the ocean's blue.
While East he learned daguerroetyping and after purchasing an outfit, and visitation with his folks, he again left for Oregon, com- ing via Panama, and began picture taking. the first made in Southern Oregon and Northern California.
In 1855 he began a career of privation, hardship and perilous in the extreme, an ex- istence that only brave hearts volunteer to undergo, duty that protects families. friends and their best interests from an am- bushed and savage assailant, a service per- formed that a negligent government has to its shame no recompense or recognition. While in Eugene the news came that the Indians of Southern Oregon had began hos- tilities; he was among the first to go to the front and remain at his post until all danger was past. He was in many engagements, and in one of them badly wounded, a remind- er that will not leave him while life lasts. He was shot through the side, the ball rang- ing his ribs and going out over th right hip, paralyzing his lower limbs. While he recovered, the effects remain to trouble and pain.
From the time of the closing of the war until 1862 he was engaged in various avo. cations in Southern Oregon, when he Went east of the mountains, gravitating between location therein as packer, miner, photos- rapher and merchant until 1867. In that year he returned to Eugene, and from thence East on a visit. Again returning, he was in Eugene, and Tillamook and Yamhill coun- ties until 1878 when he removed to Portland.
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residing there permanently ever since. He is at present the manager of the William Radam's Microbe Killer Company, and finds time well occupied in attending to the orders coming to him for that wonderful panacea for disease.
Mr. Castleman has contributed largely to the upbuilding of Oregon in various com- mendable enterprises, is public spirited, gen- erous and enjoys the confidence of all who know him. He is prominent in the Indian War Vetran Association, having been Vice Commander thereof.
He was married in 1856 to Mrs. I. J. Evans, a pioneer of 1847, now deceased. Their un- ion was blessed with five children, Euretta F., the wife of the late Judge J. A. Campbell, an Oregon boy who achieved fame as a jus- tice of the San Francisco courts, Stephen F. and Mary E., deceased, Anna B., a talented lecturer, now the wife of W. H. Games, and William R.
The reader of the Native Son will at some future date find within its pages an article descriptive of some of the engagements in which Mr. Castleman took an active part during the Indian war of 1855.
RODNEY GLISAN, M. D.
Among the leaders in the medical profes- sion in the city of Portland, one whose abili- ties and learning were of world-wide repute, was Dr. Rodney Glisan. He was one of those men coming to Oregon whose literary con- tributions gave and will continue to give it lasting luster. The greater portion of his writings were upon professional subjects; they were therefore not brought to the no- tice of the general reader. But those versed in the periodicals and literature of medicine, were quick to recognize their value, and ac- knowledgement that the fruits of his pen placed him among the more eminent in his profession in the Union, and all essays, lec- tures and other writings of his were eagerly sought for when appearing in the leading medical journals.
He published, in 1881, a text book on obstetrics, and again in 1887 a work on mid- wifery, both of which were not only well re- ceived in the United States, but in Europe as well, and have since become what are termed standard works. The doctor was also the au- thor of a journal of army life, and "Two Years in Europe," both if which are very en- tertaining and instructive.
Doctor Glisan was born in Linganore, Maryland, January 20, 1827. His ancestry being among the first English settlers to that part of the Union. He graduated from the medical department of the University of Maryland in 1849, and in 1850 was ap- pointed a medical officer of the U. S. army. He served some eleven years in this capac- ity on the plains, and in Oregon during the
Indians of the fifties, at one time being sta- tioned at old Fort Yamhill during Sheri- dan's stay there, when he resigned his com- mission and settled in Portland, there con- tinuing the practice of his profesion with very flattering results, financially, honor to himself, a credit to the city, the state and the world. In recognition of his services dur- ing the Indian wars from 1855 to 1860, he was elected in 1886 surgeon of the Grand Encampment, Indian War Veterans, a posi tion he continued to hold until the date- of his death. He was president of the State Medical Society during 1875-76, and
for many years was a member of the American Medical Association. His attendance at var- ious gatherings of medicos throughtout the world was solicited ard when attending, took an active part therein. He always took an active part in the advancement of Portland and Oregon at large. He was a warden of Trinity church (Episcopal) for over twenty years and none could say that his daily walk was not in keeping with the position held, a walk of sobriety, honesty, activity and unostenta tious charity.
He was married December 3, 1863, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Captain and Mrs. John H. Couch. Their family comprised four children, two sons and two daughters, one of the former, Dr. Clarence, being now deceased.
The doctor enjoyed perfect health through life up to the first days of June, 1890, when he was stricken with apoplexy, passing away from earth on the 3d of that month.
ROBERT BRUCE WILSON, M. D.
Doctor Wilson was born in the historic town of Portsmouth, Virginia, on June 12, '1828. Receiving a good education, he chose for profession that of medicine, whereupn he took a thorough course in that branch of study at the University of Virginia, grad- uating therefrom with honors. In giving his studies the close application they re- ceived, he became deprived of the sight of his left eye, a loss peculiarly unfortunat to one of his profession. Believing that the Pacific coast possesssed better opportunities for a young man than his southern home would afford, and being withal some what adventurously inclined, he set out for Cali- fornia by vessel coming around Cape Horn, arriving athis destination in 1849. After a brief stay in the mines he returned to San Francisco and opened office and began the practice of his profession. Soon after the lucrative position of surgeon on board of the steanier Gold Hunter was offered him which he accepted, at this time that steamer was plying between ports on the California coast. In 1850 she made a trip to Portland; and the doctor decided to cast his lot in that then new city. Upon opening an office he at once entered upon a lucrative and ex-
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tensive practice, and it can be said of him, that he never neglected a duty, both the rich and the poor receiving his greatest endeavor, during the many years he lived in his adopted home.
Being studious, he was well niformed; be- lieving that inventions would aid, he se- cured them; allowing nothing to pass by that would tend to relieve suffering or ac- complish satisfactory results in his prac- tice. In his profession he was a leader, and would have been any where in the world, whether in the scientific, practical or applied departments of medicine or surgery.
The doctor was married in September, 1854, to Miss Caroune E., eldest daughter of Captain John H. and Caroline Couch, the former a pioneer of 1840, and the latter, to- gether with her three eldest daughters, of 1853. The married life of the doctor and his wife was a happy one. Their family con- sisted of three sons and four daughters, whom it was their privilege to live to see grow up to exemplary manhood and wo- manhood. The well-known physicians, Holt C. and George F. Wilson are their sons.
Dostor Wilson died of pneumonia August 6, 1877. In his demise the community at large lost a citizen of worth difficult to re- place, the medical profession a leader, the afflicted, among the poorer classes, a friend indeed, and his family a father that was noble, good and kind.
AMOS N. KING.
This pioneer of 1845, one of the most sub- stantial and upright men of Oregon. who largely assisted in building it up to what it now is, was born in Franklin county, Ohio, April 30, 1822. He was reared on his father's farm and received his education at the pub- lic schools near home. He learned the tan- ners trade, but in 1840 interested himself in running a ferry across the Missouri; this venture was wiped out by flood and his means lost for the time being. In 1845, with his parents and their family, he started
across the plains, the family meeting with many trials while on the way. The route from Snake river to The Dalles was by the "Meek cut-off" and it came near being a fatal trip to all parties, but after great hard- ship, they finally reached The Dalles worn and exhausted. Here a raft was constructed out of logs hauled from the hills by their poor and tired oxen. This conveyance ac- commodated their wagons and effects and ten people, their oxen were sent down the river overland. Out of those on the raft, only three were able to lend a helping hand and before reaching the Cascades two of them, a brother and his wife, died from mountain fever and they were buried at Wind moun- tain.
After reaching the valley they went to Forest Grove where the winter was passed. When summer came the family, except Mr. King, settled in what has since been known as King's valley, which took its name from them. Mr. King took up a claim near Cor- vallis, but in 1849 sold out and removed to Portland, where he has since resided. pur- chasing for a nominal sum the properties comprising about 500 acres west of that city, a portion of which are now known as King's and King's second additions to Portland, and forty acres comprise the city park lying on the hills west of that metropolis. After com- ing to Portland he followed the tanning busi- ness for some eleven years with very flatter- irg results, when he sold out to give his large property interests the attention they required. He lives in a beautiful mansion. surrounded by all that wealth can contribute to comfort and ease.
Mr. King was married in 1846 to Miss Ma- linda Fuller, an estimable lady, and a na- tive of Ohio. Mrs. King died January 30, 1887, mourned by family and a large circle of friends. To them were born six children, four of whom are now living; being N. A. King, residing in Lake county; Mrs. E. J. Jeffrey, Mrs. A. Lumsden and Edward A. King, whose homes are in Portland. Mr. King was married the second time to Fanny G. Roberts. a woman of rare culture and re- finement, with the added charm of ratural affectionate disposition.
BROOKS OF OREGON
Hail, land of valleys, plains and hills, Of rivers grand, and crystal rills, Snow covered mountains. slopes of green, And lakes enrobed in silvery sheen, Of boundless groves and bounding sea, My native land, dear land to me: Of all thy charms, thy brooks alone Would melt the heart. though it were stone,
Would bid all care be cast aside, And sorrows in the shadows hide; From cool retreats the purlings flow In rhythmic numbers sweet and low, To babble down the pebbled bed, And bid us know where dreams are fed; Wide branching trees. the vines and flowers, The crags, the rocks. the paths and bowers,
The wavering log which forms the bridge, The sloping bank, the mossy ridge, Grant us repose from every theme, Except the joy of dreamless dream: There dance the daughters of the springs, There sigh the winds. the zephyr sings A sweet content to flower and tree, Attuned unto the streamlet's glee. Fair Oregon's soft babbling rills Are pure as dews upon her hills, Are sweet as waters sweet can flow. And colder than the melting snow; There beauty dwells, there grandeur reigns, And memories. like crystal chains, Will bind our hearts unto the rills In Oregon's unrivalled hills.
-Valentine Brown.
HEADWATERS OF THE STEHEKIN, LAKE CHELAN AND MT. SAHALIE.
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To be a Mazama means to love na- ture. as revealed in rugged regions of. the earth, especially that little corner known as the Pacific Northwest. It means, too, that such love has carried vou out and beyond the artificial re- traints of city life, to the summer snows and glaciers of high mountain peaks, and that you have complied with the test of membership, which is, that you shall have "climbed to the summit of a perpetual snow peak, on the sides of which there is at least one living glacier, and up the sides of which it is impossible to ride, horseback or otherwise." It means that you know what it is to tramp through the mountains and for- ests, to sit by the camp-fire and listen to song and story, to have your atten- tion drawn by eminent scientists to new ivatures of animal, vegetable and min- vral life. It means that your blood has coursed quicker through its veins as you gazed from the mountain top, speechless with silent adoration for the scene be-
"But on hearts that banish ease,
Can hope to view such scenes as these. No cares of earth their spirits grieve,
In loftier spheres their natures live."
The Mazamas were organized on the summit of Mount Hood in 1894, and look as their own a Spanish name for mountain goat. Regular annual out- ings are taken in the mountains of Ore- con and Washington. In 1890 they visited Lake Chelan and the Valley of lic Stehekin, in the Northern portion of Washington, near the middle of the state East and West, in the Cascade range of mountains, just East of the summit. The Chelan river rises close to Cascade Pass
and flows southeasterly about thirty miles, through a glacial canyon to the head of Lake Chelan, which continues through this same glacial canyon, about sixty miles southeasterly, to within three miles of the Columbia river. The lake averages over a mile wide and the sur- face is 1107 feet above sea level, at low- water mark. During the summer of 1897 preliminary soundings were made by the writer for the United States Ge- ological Survey, which showed a maxi- mum depth of 1419 feet, or. extending 312 feet below sea level. The bed of this lake has been cut in nearly solid rock, by a glacier that is said by emi- nent scientists to have been several thousand feet thick. The water is held in place by the terminal moraine filling up the lower end, but there are evidences that at one time the lake was very much deeper, the water having escaped through a coulee above the present outlet. Che- lan river flows from the lower end of the lake to the Columbia river, three miles distant, falling in the meantime 376 feet. The lower end of the lake is very shal- low, with bare, receding hills on either side. From the mouth of Chelan river to Wenatchee the Columbia flows very rapidly, making the ascent by steamer difficult, slow and tedious. Just below the lake is the town of Chelan, and a mile above, on the foot of the lake, is Lakeside, from which point the steamer Stehekin makes regular trips to Stehe- kin, at the head of the lake. There are also other steamers on the lake that may be procured by outing parties. From Stehekin there is an excellent state trail through the entire length of the Stehekin valley, over Cascade Pass, thence down Cascade creek and the Skagit river to
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