East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-07-11
EMPIRE BANK
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Umatnia county's veteran pioneers. He
came here In 1858 and for years farm
ed a large wheat ranch near the sta
tion of Blakeley. on Wild Horse creek.
named in his honor, He was sheriff
from 1898 to 1909 and served two
terms in the state legislature. Mr..
Blakeley has retired from active man.
agement OF his wheat holdings.
Henry j. Taylor Is also one of the
old settlers in Umatilla county and Is
owner of close to 1000 acres of the
finest wheat land in the county. He
is at present active In civic affairs as
a member of the council, although past
6S years of age. He is, a past grand
master of the state lodge OF odd Fell
lows and past president of the Coun-
~ Pioneer Association. MIR. Taylor has
his home in Pendleton.
Douglas Belts, second vice president
settled in the south of umatilla county
years ago and was known as one of the
largest sheep raisers in Eastern Ore
gon. Nearly ten years ago he retired
and moved to Pendleton where he now
makes his home. Mr. Belts has had
previous banking experience. having
been one of the organizers and one
time president of the First Bank of
Pilot Rock. He is still a stock holder
and director of that institution. Mr..
Belts also served in the state legisla-
ture.
A. w. Rugg, director, also pioneered
in sheep raising in the south of Una
tilla county. being associated with his
brothers. He owns a large amount or
land in the county at present, speciali-
zes in the raising of fine cattle and is
rated as one of the wealthiest men i'm
the county.
Manuel Pedro. of Echo. is the only
director who does not maintain his
residence in the city. Mr. Pedro early
went into sheep raising and has retired
to devote his energies to his alfalfa
ranch close to Echo.
Fred Schneider, director. was for
merly in business in Pendleton and re-
tired to manage his large land holdings
lying northwest of Pendleton. He has
lived here for more than Is years and
Is widely known as a successful busi-
ness man.
Frank Gritman, director, owns, with
mis- brother, considerable property both |
within the city and in the county. He |
IS part owner of ranch at the mouth |
Of Mckay creek, devoted to the raising |
IF fine cattle and hogs.
Leland l. Tolman, assistant cashier, |
S young man in the banking busi- !
ness, being but 26 years old. He was |
graduated from the University of |
school of law in 1917 to |
become a second lieutenant in the |
marine corps aviation and Joined the |
;taff of the Union National Bank. |
Seattle. Mr.. Tolman had previous ex-
,erience with the Spokane & Eastern |
Trust Co.. and once worked under Mr..
Wales. Mr.. Tolman is native of |
spokane and is the son OF Judge War
'en w. Tolman, of the Washington
supreme court.
Clyde Phillips, teller, is we'll known
ocally, having been employed by the
FIRST National Bank of Pendeton be-
ore entering the service a year ago.
Tpon his return he accepted a position
With the Inland Empire Bank and until
Tuly l served with the city water de- |
He attended the University |
# Oregon two years. leaving college to |
AXE up banking.
The new bank expects to do gen. |
.ral banking business. deal in domestic |
and foreign exchange, act as trustee,
rent safety deposit boxes. etc.