Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-02-06
IN Throughout the State.

Charles C. Doughty, founder of the
Polk County Observer and one of the
pioneer newspaper men of Oregon,
died at his home in Monmouth, Ore
gon, Saturday, February 8, 1912, ag-
ed SO years, months and 25 days.
His death was caused by pulmonary
tuberculosis, from which disease he
had been a constant sufferer for more
than a year.
Mr.. Doughty was the eldest son of
one of Polk county's prominent pio-
neer families and was born in Mon
mouth, July 8, 1859. He received
his early education in the public
schools of his native town and later
entered the Portland Business col
lege, from which institution he was
graduated with honors in the COM
mercial department After serving
an apprenticeship as locomotive
fireman on the Southern Pacific lines
life and learned the printers trade
in the office of the Riverside" the
first newspaper published in Inde-
pendence, Oregon. From 1888 to
1886 he held the position Of foreman
of the independence West Side" He
was also connected with the Weekly
Christian Herald at Monmouth for
time in the capacity Of publisher and
general manager.
Established Observer.
In 1888, Mr.. Doughty severed his
connection with the church publica-
ton and established the Polk County
Observer in Monmouth. A few
months later he removed his print
ing plant to Dallas. where he contin-
ued to publish the Observer in part
nership with n. G. Yocum and after
ward with A. V. r. Snyder Early
in the year 1892 the partnership Of
Doughty & Snyder was dissolved and
a one-half interest in the paper was
sold to ]. c. Hayter. Mr.. Doughty
and Mr.. Hayter continued the pub
lication o the Observer as partners
until March, 1889. when Mr.. Hayter
succeeded to the sole ownership of
the plant
After dlsposing of his business in
terests in Dallas. Mr.. Doughty moved
to Southern oregon and was connect
ed with prominent newspapers IN
Medford and Jacksonville for sever
al years. He then retired from the
printing business and returned to his
home in Monmouth, where he took
charge Of a prune orchard on his old
home place. He continued in this
occupation until falling health made
it necessary for him TO cease active
work.
Honest and Able.
Mr.. Doughty was a capable printer.
q writer Of considerable ability and
a scrupulOusly honest man. For
many years he stood high In the
councils Of the printing fraternity OF
oregon. by whom he was four times
elected to represent his state in the
annual conventions Of the National
Editorial association. He also served
as president Of the oregon Press asso-
citation. Fond Of travel and sight
seeing. he found his recreation in
tours Of the United States and Can
ada and probably no resident Of Or
egon enjoyed a more familiar ac-
auaintance with every important city
and place Of interest in both coun-
tries. He was fond Of the compan-
lonship OF his fellow men and made
friends wherever he went
He left two brothers and three sis
ters to mourn their loss. The sur
viving members Of the family are;
Senator ". Doughty. Of Portland;
John P. Doughty. Of Monmouth; Mrs.
John n. Grant. Of Dallas: Miss Ar
mnda Doughty and Miss Paradine
Douxhty. % Monmouth