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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
j. A. PATTERSON.

Established in the city for some
time and being at all times in a
highly successful state of operation
there is no house in the city which
has contributed more to the general
prosperity and activity of Salem
than that of Mr.. j. A. Patterson at
2S5 North Commercial street. Mr..
Patterson handles one of the most
complete and up-to-date stocks of
wall paper, house-furnishings silver
tableware, cutlery, glassware and
aluminium ware, hardware, etc., to
be found in the city and his prices
are always as low as possible con-
sidering the quality of the goods
Mr.. Patterson is an excellent bust
ness man Of shrewd intelligence and
he has gained success through hon
orable and fair treatment of his pa
irons as well as his strict integrity
in all business matters. He is well
acquainted throughout the city and
country and numbers his friends by
the score. He delivers goods to any
part of the city with care and prompt
ness and employs a sufficient number
of competent assistants to handle
the trade which he so thoroughly en-
Joys. He is one of our representa-
tive and progressive merchants and
worthy of more than passing mention
In this review Of those interests
which have done most toward making
a greater Salem.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
FACTS AND FIGURES COMPILED BY G.G.
BROWN OF THE STATE LAND OFFICE

Vacant school land may be found in
every county in Eastern Oregon, but
none Of consequence is to be had in
Western Oregon By addressing the
Clerk of the state Land Board and
specifying definitely the township
and range in which an intending
purchaser wishes 70 locate, informa-
tion can be secured as to the vacant
school sections, but no complete list
of vacant school lands can be OBJ
tanned without charge.
The character Of vacant school
land can be determined only by per
sonal inspection The records Of the
state Land Office contain only
meagre description Of the soil, or
none at all. In the office Of the
Surveyor General, at Portland, field
notes will be found which will give
some information as to the character
of the soil, timber growth, uses to
which the land may be put, etc. The
land now lies in distant parts OF the
Statn and is scattered over many
townships, but in future years, when
the extension Of railroads and the in
crease of population shall have
brought all parts of the state into
closer commercial relations, the
value of the land will be gre&ly en-
hanced.
Any vacant, surveyed, non-mineral,
Government land, whether timbered
or otherwise, may be secured through
the State as indemnity school land.
The maximum Grea that can be sold
to one person is 800 acres. The
tracts need not be contiguous, nor
the applications be presented at one
| tina.
The present price of base for in
demnity selections is $500 per
acre. At least one-fifth of the total
purchase price must accompany the
application and non-mineral affidavit.
No interest is charged on deferred
payments until the selection Is clear
listed in the General Land Office and
the land Is patented to the State At
that time a certificate of sale is is
sued.
Under the provisions OF he federal
arid land law, known as the Carey
Act, any settler may secure one hun
dred and sixty acres of arid land
through the mediumship of the
State. Corporations reclaiming lands
under this act are given liens upon
the lands for the cost Of reclamation
and settlers may secure land thus re-
claimed by paying the corporation
the amount of the lien
Inquiries relative to Indemnity
Land should be addressed to the
State Land Agent, and relative to
lands acquired under the Carey Act
to the State Engineer, both at Salem,
Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
SACRED HEART ACADEMY.

The city of Salem has long been
recognized as one of the leading
educational centers of the West and
the splendid institution conducted by
the Sisters of the Holy Names has
played no unimpOrtant part in main
tanning this well established reputa-
ton. For forty-eight years 1t has
been imparting knowledge and train
ing to young people, and each year
with increased success, This years
resident student body includes not
only young ladies from all parts Of
Oregon but also from Montana,
Idaho, Washington and California.
While under direct charge and super
vision of a Catholic order of Sisters,
Sacred Heart Academy Is nOn-sec-
tartan, in that children Of any de-
nomination are admitted and no eff
fort whatever is made to influence
their religious belief or training. In
fact two secular teachers are part
of the faculty. The curriculum in
cludes all those studies essential to
a complete educational training, al
so music, art and domestic science,
each department in charge of most
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02

competent instructors. The music
department has become noted for the
finished artists turned out. Sacred
Heart Academy is often selected by
parents in preference to all other
educational institutions, the reasons
for such decisions being both numer-
Gus and we'll founded They know
that throughout school experience
the pupils are under the care-watch-
full care of the patient Sisters-and
so they enjoy feeling of complete
confidence as to the well-being of
their daughters. They know that en-
vironment is all that could possible
be desired; that students are not
forced to freely COmmingle with all
classes as is the case in the public
schools; that their morals and man
nrs are also carefully looked after,
so that upon being graduated, their
daughters are finished ladies in every
respect, properly trained Intellectual
ly and socially to take wOman's true
position in society and in the home.
Tuition charges at Sacred Heart
Academy are nominal. A catalogue
with detailed Information being
cheerfully furnished on application
to Sister Superior, Sacred Heart
Academy, Salem, Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02

Salemites have more recently
awakened to the fact that properly
constructed cement sidewalks, curbs,
drlYeways. etc, not only add very
materially to the general beauty of
the city as whole, but also add
much more than their cost to the
value of property, the result being
that a large amount of work of this
nature has been done during the
past year or two with much more
contemplated for next season. AS an
indication that he is regarded as the
foremost contractor in that line it
may be mentioned that the name of
). ?. Veatch appears on more side
walks in the city than that of any
other man engaged in that business.
For many years past he has been fol-
lowing the general contracting busi-
ness but more recently has special-
lzed on cement work of all kinds. in
Guiding sidewalks, curbing, founda-
tlons, cellars, floors, septic tanks, etc.
he mas secured splendid equipment
for prosecuting any undertaking and
on all Jobs uses only the best cement
obtainable, insuring a high quality of
finished product. However, this is
only in keeping with the well estab-
lished reputation for absolute bust
ness honesty which Mr.. Veatch has
so long enjoyed, no citizen of the
capital City standing higher in the
esteem of those who enjoy his ac-
qualntance. Mr.. Veatch has seen the
clty grow from a small beginning to
lts present proportions, having first
come here in 1865. He has ALWAYS
taken an active interest in the nro-
gress and prosperity of western
oregon and is Invariably among the
foremost to lend his support to anv
legitimate project having in view the
turther upbuilding of Salem and
development of the Willamette val
icy. Mr. Veatch may be seen regard
ing work in his line at S2S Marion
street or appointments made bv
telephoning Main COS.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
W. r. RIGDON.

Because of the modern methods
employed In the conduct of under
taking establishments of today much
of the gloom and sorroy incident to
the laying at rest Of relatives and
friends is removed and no one these
days entertains the horror of such
occasions as formerly Salem busi-
ness men are all strictly up-to-date,
but particularly is this true of those
engaged in the undertaking business,
among whom Mr. w. II. Rigdon
stands preemlnently forth as a leader
IN the profession. Mr.. Rigdon has
been nearly twenty years in the bust.
ness In Salem and he has done much
IN the time that he has been estab-
Iished here to mitigate the sorrows
OF great many citizens by the man
ner In which he has looked after the
dead and every detail OF the funeral
lie mas lately removed to 252 N High
street where he has well eouipped
ana thoroughly modern establish
ment purely ON the residence plan
and where he carries a full and COM
plete line of Caskets and funeral sun-
pies OF all kinds, A chapel where
funerals may be held is among the
equipments and is considered bv
many less gloomy place than a
large church. A telephone is main
talned and calls are answered either
hlght or day and a sufficient num-
Oer OF competent assistants are en-
ployed to insure promptness at all
umes' Mr., Rlgdon is man worthy
y, the highest esteem and we are
glad to count him among our most
wide-awake and progressive citizens
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
GEO. GoRDONECONTRACTOR.

OF all of the public work which has
been undertaken in the city Of Salem
or this part Of the west none has
ever been Of more satisfactory
character than the Marion street eX-
tension of the Salem sewer system
and which has been done by the well
known contractor, Geo. Gordon OF
Portland. Mr. Gordon has been en-
gagged in the general contracting line
for a considerable period of time and
has executed a largo number OF I'M
portant contracts. He has provided
ample equipment for any undertake
ing and the satisfactory manner in
which he has handled the Marion
street sewer extension has further
proven his efficiency in his line
About five miles Of sewer has been
laid by him under his contract, the
work being rushed from the time 1t
was started until completed, requir-
ing less than three months. A large
number of men have been furnished
in the work and this has meant much
to Salem merchants, the highest
wages being paid by Mr.. Gordon on
all his work of any nature. The total
contract for the Marion street sewer
extension was about $4,000 This,
with the other sewer work under way
will modernize Salem and insure
better sanitary conditions than ever
before in the history of the city. I'm
der Mr.. GOrdon's able direction this
work has been accomplished along
most approved lines and is Of a char
acter to insure the greatest faith in
public works contractors. However
throughout his entire career Mr.
Gordon has enjoyed a reputation for
the strictest integrity and wherever
he has had contracts entire satisfac-
tion has resulted. Whatever the ma
ture of the work only the best Of ma
terial is used and skilled workmen
employed wherever necessary to in
sure that degree of perfection essen
tial in establishing a high reputation
in the contracting world. Mr.. Cor
don as has already been stated, has
done much public contracting in the
west and is prepared at all times to
undertake contracting anywhere in
west, no work being too large for
him to handle.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
T. j. CRONIsE.

Every trade and every profession
has undergone great improvements
within the past decade, and in none
have there been greater changes than
in photography. We find this per-
fectiOn no more strongly exemplified
than at the tudio of Mr.. T. J..
CrOnise of this city, which is located
in the Bush-Breyman building. Mr..
CrOnise has been established here
since 1902 and during the interven-
ing period he has met with much
more than ordinary success and he
counts among his patrons many of
the best people of this section of the
state. His operating room is fully
equipped with every thing considered
necessary to the operation of the
business, including the very best
lenses to be found in the market,
while the back grounds used in the
pictures were painted by the well
known scenic artists, Stanley Bros,
of New York and are considered by
all who are familiar with this class
of work to be of the most artistic
design. An aristo electric lamp is
also used thereby enabling Mr..
Cronlse to take pictures at night.
Up-to-date photography is executed
in scientific manner and the most
perfect satisfaction follows the pa
tronage of this well known and re-
liable Photographic studio, for a
standard Of excellence is maintained
which Is hard to equal. Mr.. Cronise
is a genial, gentleman whom it is a
pleasure to meet and he does every
thing in his power to please and
satisfy his patrons.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
II. II. HUNTER ~ co.

Although the above named COM
many is comparatively new, having
been in business in the city only
about two years it has already taken
an important position in the business
world of Western Oregon. Mr.. H. H.
Hunter. the manager of the company
is everywhere recognized as one Of
the finest electrical engineers of this
section and associated with him are
several experienced and expert
electrical workers. The office and
sales room of the company is located
at 126 South Commercial street
where a large stock of electrical sup
plies of all kinds may be seen and
which are sold at the very lowest pos
sible prices. Every description Of
electrical work is done including
armature re-winding, elevator re-
pairing, inside wiring, general repair
and installation. The latter includ-
ing the installation of entire plants
and systems; also fire and burglar
alarms, etc, with dispatch and skill.
Their prices are at all times the very
lowest consistent with a high grade
of work and comparing fayorably
with those of similar establishments
whose work is decidedly inferior in
every way. A large amount of pri-
yate and public work has been done
by the company in this and other
cities and in every instance it has
been of the highest quality. Their
stock which is sold either wholesale
or retail includes the well known
Tungsten and Tantalum lights be-
sides a large stock of Edison globes
all of which are sold at reasonable
prices. Mr.. Hunter is regarded as
authority upon electrical matters and
is in every way well worthy of the
highest esteem and regard. He is
active and energetic and a firm be-
lever in the future of Salem, always
lending his support toward her up
building and progress.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02

successful operation since 1904, due
in very large part to the polite and
courteous treatment accorded to
patrons. Scientific methods are en-
ployed in the cultivation of the
flowers in Ruef Brothers Green
houses which are located on the Gar
den Road and which are under the
personal supervision of Mr.. E. H.
Ruef. A salesroOm is maintained at
1913 North Liberty street which is
one of the show places of Salem TO
there is always a profusion of be?
tiful flowers of various kinds in
son which are sold at the low
price possible. Flowers are Furnished
for funerals, parties, weddings, ban
quets and all state occasions and
special attention is given to the
prompt delivery of all orders. 1t
would be hard to find two more en-
ergetic or public spirited citizens
than the Messrs. Ruef and we are
glad to accord them this prominent
mention.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
j. @. SIEGNIUND,

successor to Union Title Abstract Co.
Inc above named Is one of the
foremost abstract companies doing
business in this section of the state,
and continuous efforts have been
made by Mr.. j. G. Siegmund the
proprietor, to keep fully abreast of
the times in the handling of alb
stracts of title in Marion County,
ana the very liberal patronage aC-
corded the Union Title Abstract Of
lice is sufficient proof that Its
methods have the entire approval nf
those wishing unquestionably cor
rect information regard ing title of
any lands in Marion County. Alb
stracts and certificates of title
furnished promptly and at the most
reasonable prices, while a specially
is made of looking up titles for non
residents, the charges for these serv-
Ices being low in the extreme. The
records of the office are kept up-to-
date and every precaution Is taken
10 prevent mistakes in the transcrib-
ing OF the records. Mr.. Siegmund is
a man of experience in the business
and he employs no one but expert
enced and competent assistants. He
Is man who has always enjoyed q
most enviable reputation for honesty
and integrity and strict business
honor and We are pleased to recon-
mend him to those in need of alb
stracts of title, which Is considered
most necessary by those purchasing
property OF any kind. Mr.. Siegmund
Is Booster for greater Salem and
is among our most representative,
substantial and progressive citizens
HIS office is conveniently located at
345 State streat
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
EARLY PIONEERS
NOW FORGOTTEN

About a quarter of mile from tbo
junction of the Salem and Falls civ
Railroad with the Southern Pacific
in Polk County, is an old pioneer
cemetery. 1t contains some few
beautiful new monuments, but is
principally notable for being the last
resting place of many pioneers. There
are scores Of old tombstones, weather
stained and covered with moss. Tho
inscriptions on many of them have
become almost illegible, defaced nv
time and the elements.
Two of the oldest graves contain
the remains of men now almost for
gotten. One of them was Cyrenus
c. Hooker and the little marble slab
almost sunk out of sight, contains
the inscription, 1854. Between the
graves has grown up fir tree that
is fully three feet in diameter at the
ground. In this cemetery is CON
elusive proof of the rapid growth of
the Oregon Fir. | should not be- sur
prised to hear of the forest reserve
officials sending out an expert to
take the measurements of this tree
In this cemetery lies buried
Nathaniel Ford, who died in 1870,
Is this the Colonel Ford who organ
lied a surveying expedition to ex-
plore Southwestern Oregon in the
forties? His wife, Mary A. Ford.
lies buried beside him. Her tomb
stone is marked, 1856.
In the Hill family plot is a noun
ment of Mrs. C. P. Hill, who died in
1856; and of Martina A. Virgin Hill
who was born in 1884. The Hills
were pioneers of 1S47, as indeed
were many who were buried in this
cemetery.
The oldest marked tombstone Is
that of Mrs A. Mary Miller who died
in 1851, Ira T. Hooker died in
1857 and his wife Hilda Hooker
died in 1860. They are resting
peacefully side by side. don't
imagine they ever had any family
quarrels, but here is one place where
all discord ceases.
While some of the plots in this
cemetery are well cared for, a great
deal of them are sadly neglected.
growing up to thickets of bramble
anu VI lldlS' Largo spaces OF the
ground are covered with the trailing
myrtle. 1t is to be hoped that this
historical old burying ground, where
rest the bones of pioneers may some
day be renovated and beautified as
they richly deserve. Most of the
marble slabs are very small, as in the
early days marble was a precious
article and few could afford the
more elaborate monument that are
erected in these days.
Linger a moment and light be thy
tread,
Pause at the graves of the pioneer
dead;
Moss-covered marbles bearing their
name,
Alone tell posterity the tale of
their fame.
Wild roses and laurel wreaths chap
lets and bowers,
Wild birds sing requiems and ma
ture grows flowers;
But stilled are the heart beats of
tenderer years,
Forgotten the faces Of old pioneers.
COL. e. HOFER.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
THE WILLAMETTE sANATORUM

1t makes no difference how
wealthy people are or what con-
veniences have been provided in their
homes in the way of luxurious fur
nishings and comfort of every nature.
when they are sick 1t is not possible
TO give them the same care and at
tention that is possible in the modern
and we'll conducted hospital. Their
homes We're not intended for that
purpose and, also, the reauisite
Facilities are never at hand. How
much less then, is 1t possible IN
properly care for the sick in the more
poorly furnished home. In aav event
IN the end 1t is far more ecnnomicaI
from monetary standpoint TO 90
Immediately to a hospital with the
added consideration that chances for
recovery are many fold greater
rms Is especially true of people Hv-
ing some distance out of the citv
where the physicians charge for
daily visits would need those of botb
hospital and physician. The vii
Iamette Sanatorium here In So1or,,
Is without question, the most modern
ana complete institution of its kind
anywhere in this part of the countrv
outside OF Portland and is equally
Wen conducted and equipped as the
larser institutions of that city. The
very , latest and most approved an
phances have been provided in tbe
various departments and patients re-
celVe as painstaking care as thew
wou,o O'',. with their relatives or friends
Constantly with them. The further
advantage lies in the fact that trained
nurses who thoroughly understand
all diseases look after them day and
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
CAPITAL BUSINESS CoLLEGE,

In these days of great progress
and modern methods a business edn-
cation is considered Of more genuine.
" vital Importance than literary
one a cordition which has brought
INTO existence the modern business
college where young men and women
may acquire that training which
especially fits them to take and hold
q position in the business world as
soon as they are graduated. These
are DAYS when technical training on
lers INTO all lines Of human endeavor
even tho farmer finding that he Is
largely tho gamer through its appli-
cation TO his efforts. What more
natural, then, that the wen estob-
.iSbed business college is crowded all
the time? OF these up.to-the minnta ~,
institutions in the West there is
none which has been more Uniform
~ successful than the Capital Bnsi.
!S ness College of Salem which Is ndcr
ene very able direction of w. l. staIev
gentleman who has devoted many
years to practical educational worS
ana whose ability along those lines
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-01-02
LOUIS II. RAzELTINE.


Modern architecture, without ques-
tion or doubt, has material in
fluence upon the upbuildng Of cities,
entirely outside OF It's practical ap-
plicatlon, for people generally are
favorably disposed toward city
whose architecture appeals to their
aesthetic taste, For a city of her
siae Salem Is particularly fortunate
In this respect for aside from the
architects who have been located in
the city for considerable length Of
time there has lately located one of
the foremost and most successful and
eminent architects In the country
Mr. Louis r. Hazetine, who since
taking up the practice of his pro-
fession made New York his head
quarters for 26 years, removing
from there to Plttsburg, where he
resided for about year, then coming
to Salem In the early part of 1903.
Aside from making plans for some OF
the handsomest residences In the
city, including the beautiful house
OF Mr., B, c. Miles, at Court and
capitol streets, Henry Meyers, John
II. MeNary NJ. l.. Meyers h. Hofer,
and many others now being planned
Mr. Hazeltlne also furnished plans
and specifications for all of the sta
tlons and terminals of the Falls City
4 Western Railroad, RigdCn's Gothic
undertaking chapel, a two-stsry
brick garage for Messrs. Catlin &
Linn, two story brick building for
Eugene Eckerline, several buildings
for the state, including residence
for the superintendent and assistant
superintendent Of the asylum, with
landscape plans for each, a brick
building used as steam laundry, an
amusement hall at the asylum farm,