Astoria, Oregon - 1922: Port of Astoria: Who's Who and What's What in Clatsop County, Or (part 2 of 2)

PETERSEN, Oluf L, banker, born in Denmark, February 11, 1862. Educated in the public schools, continuing his business training in night schools and by personal efforts. Married Edna A. Pike at Astoria, September 15, 1887. One daughter, Virginia. At the termination of three years' enlist¬ ment in the American Navy, Mr. Petersen fell in with a party of men at Callao, South America, who hailed from the Columbia River region. They told him such wonderful stories of the opportunities here in the fishing industry that, shortly afterward, he came here and located. After m.ore than forty-one years of active and varied business career in .As¬ toria, Mr. Petersen stated that all his expectations had been more than fulfilled. First, he devoted four year.s to the dairy busines.s in Clatsop County, then became connected with the schooner C. J. White as a pilo. on the Columbia River bar. He then engaged in the shoe business with John Hahn in Astoria, continuing JWe years, after which he bought out the Copeland and Thorsen Shoe Company and organized the Petersen- Brown Shoe Company, staying with the firm for ten years. After selling out his shoe business, he was a partner in the Peter-sen-Fiye Logging- Company for twelve years, disposing of his interest in 1920. He vyas elected President of the Astoria Savings Bank in 1912, after havingserved as Vice-President for about five years. He has seen that insti¬ tution grow, during his presidency, from a capital of $100,000 to a capi¬ tal and surplus of $375,000 - the largest in A.storia. Mr. Petersen is now serving a second term as a member of the Water Commission. Prior to this time he served an unexpired term as Councilman, and he was nom¬ inated on the Republican ticket in the primaries of May, 1922, for County Commissioner. He is affiliated with the Masons, Knight Temp¬ lar, Elks, Woodmen of America and other fraternities and clubs. When IMr. Petersen came here, forty-one years ago, the Lower Columbia region was practically a wilderness, lacking roads and means of rapid trans¬ portation. He has seen the section develop into what he considers the most fertile and wonderful country in the world. There is no other place where he would care to make his home. His heart is in Astoria and he will stay here, he declared, as long as he lives. He has absolute faith that Astoria will become one of the greatest port cities in the world.

PICKETT, Lyman Arthur, war hero and executive .secretary of the Y. M. C. A., in A.storia, (who surrendered for the first time in his life, to Dan Cupid, while this book was going to press) declares he found Astoria to be the place of his heart's delight, after seeing a great part of the world. Mr. Pickett is the ideal and exemplar of Astoria Boydom and an inspiring leader for all the young men. Mr. Pickett lived up to the prestige of the great military name which he bears (referring to Gen¬ eral Pickett of Gettysburg fame), though he cannot be induced to talk of war exploits. He enlisted June 9, 1917, at Eugene, Oregon, and -vvas discharged May 10, 1919, at Camp Lewis. He served with distinction as Sergeant First Class, 361st ambulance company of the Ninety-First Division. He was in the St. Mihiel Drive, the Meuse-Argonne Drive, and the Lys-Scheldt Drive. Mr. Pickett and his able assistant, Edgar B. Kennedy, another w'ar veteran, serving- here as Physical Director, are overcoming all the deficiencies and handicaps of the local "Y", building it up into an institution of dynamic energy and usefulness. Pickett found the "Y" closed and its spirit of achievement dormant. It is now a great house of good works. Mr. Pickett was born at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, .\pril 19, 1887. He attended the Blaine High School and the State Normal School at Superior, Wis., and finished his training at the University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon. He married Amy lola Tillotson, of Portland, July 5, 1922, at Portland. He has been identified with the "Y" since the beginning of his career, his service including: Boys' Secretary, Eugene. Oregon, October, 1915, to May, 1917; Boys' Secretary, Seattle, Wash., June, 1919, to July, 1920; Boys' Secretary at Salem, Oregon, August,

1920, to March, 1921; Boys' Secretary at Boise, Idaho, April 21, to Oc¬ tober, 1921; General Secretary at Astoria, November, 1921, to date. Mr. Pickett's lodges include: Masonic lodge. Arcana A. F. & A. M., Seattle, Wash.; Elks' lodge, Seattle, B. P. 0. E., No. 92; American Legion, Clat¬ sop Post No. 1, Astoria. Asked why he came here, Mr. Pickett said. "I was offered the General Secretaryship of the A.storia Y. M. C. A., considered this position a promotion, and Astoria a splendid field for Association work. This is a growing city, with all the advantages that eventually will make a big city. It has the best harbor in the world, with easy access to the ocean."

PINNEO, Roger Daniel, one of the leading shipping men in the West de¬ clares: "Astoria is surely the Front Door of the Pacific, on the Main Street of the World." He had high position and many alluring offers, but came to Astoria to accept the offer of the Port of Astoria Commis¬ sion to became General Traffic Manager of the Port, to assist in devel¬ oping business. He was born at Princeton, Scott County, Iowa, February 9, 1873. Pie married Katherine Burnett at Superior, Wi.sconsin, February 28, 1895. They have four children: Beulah Fay (now married), Kate Emily, Roger Junior, and Jeanette Betsy. Mr. Pinneo's lodge and social affiliations include membership in the B. P. O. E.; Masons, York Rite, and Scottish Rite; Shrine clubs; Transportation Club, Seattle; Arctic Club, Seattle; Terminal City Club, Vancouver, B. C.; Rotary Club, Asto¬ ria. Mr. Pinneo began his career as a telegrapher and relief agent on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway in 1888-1889 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. His work was always of the pains¬ taking, efficient kind that always attracts the attention of higher offi¬ cials. Leaving his first employment he was for a time connected with the Northern Pacific Raihvay at the head of the Great Lakes. Later ac¬ cepted service with the Great Northern Railway, and was Chief Clerk in the freight office at Duluth, and also Superior. Afterward appointed Agent for the Great Northern Railway and the Northern Steamship Company, having charge of the West Superior docks. In December, 1898, he resigned and came to Seattle a.s Cashier for the Pacific Coast Steam¬ ship Company' on the old Ocean Dock. In 1900 resigned and went with the traffic department of the White Pass and Yukon Raili'oad as Chief Clerk. He also served as Accountant for the British Yukon Navigation Company, a subsidiary of the White Pass, at White Horse, \. T. Later appointed General Freight and Passenger Agent of the W. P. & L. Company. Resigned this position and came back to the Pacific Coast Steamship Company in 1906 as Assistant General Freight Agent in charge of freight business north of the California line. In the latter part of 1916 and during 1917 he was in business for himself, being President of the Federal Shipping Corporation of Seattle. This business being prop¬ erly organized, Mr. Pinneo accepted service with the Pacific Steamship Company, went to New York and opened up the Admiral Line office there; then going to the Orient' to organize the Admiral Line offices. Later he was appointed Freight Traffic Manager of the Admiral Line with headquarters in Seattle. This po.sition he resigned on January 1, 1921, to accept his present position "as General Traffic Manager of the

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Port of Astoria. The selection of IMr. Pinneo by the Port Comniis.sioner.s has justified their choice by the record showing- a gradual increase in business during the last year.

POHL, WILLl.VM C. A., one of Astoria's honored pioneers, declares "There's no better place, especially for health. I've lived here foity-eight yeais and never have been sick." He has been an undertaker here since Decem¬ ber, 1891, and he radiates optimism and encouragement. He is a philo¬ sopher, of sunny disposition, and a scholar of profound wisdom. Among the exclusive "Lords of the Fourth Estate" he is ranked as a poet and writer of rare ability in both English and German. He is also an histo¬ rian and geographical expert. Mr. Pohl was born in Elmshorn, Germany, December 25, 1863. His birthday is always a holiday of joyous signific¬ ance, with the spirit of which he is always in harmony. Mr. Pohl came to America in childhood and to him this is his own, his native land. He married Ida May Washburn on IMarch 25, 1885. Their children are all grown up and married happily. They ai-e: Mrs. M. B. Huntley, Mrs. R. H. Rowland, William B. Pohl and Alonzo B. Pohl. Mr. Pohl knows what it is to have politics thrust upon him. He served nine terms (18 years) as County Coroner, and five years as Assistant Po.stmaster. (No honor in either one, he remarked). He is an eminent and beloved fraternity man, his honors including: Past Great Sachem Improved Order of Red Men; Past Chancellor Knight of Pythias; Past Master A. 0. U. W.; Past Commander of the Maccabees; Past Chief Ranger of the Foresters of America.

RANKIN, Joseph A., Superintendent of the Hammond Lumber Company - one of the giant industrial concerns of Astoria - was born at Hillsdale, Pa., November 9, 1874. His family, residing in Astoria, includes two promising boys, Ansil R. and Lyle C. Rankin. The Hammond mill, in whidh Mr. Rankin is the supervising genius, locally, has a payroll of 480 men in the mill alone. In addition, there is a large number of office and other employes. The Company owns and operates a large hotel and other accessories, and on its own ves.sels, plying in the coastal trade, pays out about $60,000 a year for longshore work. The company supplies a large amount of work for the machine shops and other industrial establish¬ ments, and also produces all the electric energy used in Clatsop County. Mr. Rankin has been with the Hammond Lumber Company since 1902. He devotes to his great tasks an energy and intelligence which, his friends say, amount to genius. He is progressive and active in his efforts for Greater Astoria.

RONES, Harvey C., born at Prentiss, Wis., May 23, 1893; educated in the public schools and graduated from the DeKeyser Institute of Optometry at Portland; married Alta M. Drown at Portland, Ore., September 5, 1919; one child, Marion Margery. Affiliated with the Elks and Woodmen of the World. Mr. Rones is one of the younger professional men in As¬ toria and because he believes in the future growth of the city, he has given much time and money to the furtherance of projects designed to speed up the growth of the city. He feels assured that Astoria has an exceptionally good future and \vill grow into a large marine city. He is engaged in the general practice of optometry and has offices at 522 Commercial Street.

SANDERS, Courtney T., live-wire contractor and construction manager, who came to Astoria in 1917, says: "The descriptive port slogan, now a permanent reality, ought to be empha.sized: 'Nothing less than forty feet, where river, rail and ocean meet - Astoria'. Having all natural advan¬ tages for the development of a great world port, economic determinism will do the rest. Homeseekers everywhere soon will learn that Clatsop County offers thousands of acres of the finest land on earth for dairying, truck gardening, poultry and small fruits, and that the. best maikets are eager for all that can be produced; that production heie cannot be overdone. They will learn, too, that our climate is ideal in summer, mild and health-giving in winter - an evergreen paradise of incomparable scenic splendor. Here will rise a city of a million population in the next two decades. Lucky are we to be in on the ground floor." Mr. Sanders was born in Martinsburg, Blair County, Pa., about forty years ago and received a high scliool and college education, also training at the Whaiton School of Finance at Philadelphia. He married Anna Swansea at Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1902. They have three children: Ruth Anna, Vera Beatrice and Courtney T., Junior. Mr. Sanders is a member of various fraternal societies and is intere.sted as an organizer and promoter in essential development enterprises. "Publicity is Astoria's main need at present," he said, "to bring more home-builders, more brains, and more capital." He has a proprietary interest in a new publicity concern which has for its object a far-reaching publicity service for the general good. Mr. Sanders' forbears were pioneer Americans in Pennsylvania. He says he came west "to found a new dynasty."

SETTERS, Ora B., eminent lawyer, is from Missouri and has been shown con¬ cerning Astoria to his complete satisfaction. He motored here in 1915 on a "look-see" trip from Spokane, after hearing that opportunities were better here than anywhere else and this is what he says: "Astoria, situ¬ ated as it is at the mouth of the Columbia, and on the tide waters of the Pacific, cannot help but become the great shipping port of the North¬ west and famous in an industrial way." He was born in 1876 m the quaint and historic old town of Milan, Missouri, on the day that all Americans celebrate with soul-stirring fervor - the Glorious Fourth. His friends declare he was a natural-born lawyer, and that even in his stickhoss" and knickerbocker period he was chosen as Judge or Prosecutor or Chief Counsel of the Defense in the Kangaroo Courts of Kid-dom The basis of his education was obtained in the public, high and aw schools He came west, on Greeley's advice, many years ago and settled at Spokane where he married Bess Reinhardt. They have two children, Elizabeth and Esther. Judge Setters is associated in the P'^'^ic^ of law with Judge Olaf Anderson under the firm name and style of Anderson and Setters, 486 Commercial Street. Judge Setters is a progres-sive and public-spirited citizen. He is a Mason, an Odd Fellow anu an Elk.

SIDDALL, Mark, famous sportsman ami progressive civic worker, declares: "Astoria has wonderful prospects. I wouldn't be anywhere else." Mr. Siddall knows America, east and west, and regards this city and region as the epitome of all that is best in the country. He w'as born at Signal, Ohio, November 12, 1879, and received a public school education. He married Alta Hawthorne at Los Angeles, December 13, 1904. Their child¬ ren are: Bessie Ruth and Jlark Junior. He has been proprietor of the leading sporting goods house here for the last five years and numbers among his friends practically all of the men and boys in the Lower Columbia region. He is an Elk, and member of various fraternal and civic organizations. In the seasonal sports of hunting and fishing, shoot¬ ing tournaments, etc., Mr. Siddall is the recognized community leader. He knows where to find the best sport and how properly to outfit and manage sporting parties to get the most fun. He is one of the "high guns" among the champion marksmen of the West, where ordinary good shooting is common.

SILVO, William, born in Fredricksham, Finland, September 29, 1884; educated in the public schools and college. He is a Freemason and an Elk. Mr. Silvo came to Astoria, "because he saw his best opportunity here." And his judgment proved to be correct because he is at the present time, due to his exceptional business and organizing ability, President of the Columbia Iron & Welding Works, Inc., a firm of engineers, machinists and founders, specializing in marine work. "At the present time this is the best port outside of San Francisco," said Mr. Silvo, "and judging from the rate Astoria has grown in the past five years, since the piers were built, it is bound to become a great marine city in this generation."

SKALLERUD, Russell Webster; born in Minneapolis, Minn., October 1, 1883; educated in the grade and high schools; married Dorothy Booth of El Reno, Oklahoma, December 25, 1909; childern: Mary Catherine and Rus¬ sell Webster, Jr. Proprietor of the Skallerud Dry Goods Company, one of Astoria's largest business establishments. Mr. Skallerud never has sought public office, but became a candidate for Poi't Commissioner, in response to general solicitation and was nominated at the primaries. May 19, 1922. He is a member of the A., F. and M., and of various civic organizations. Asked why he came to A.storia, he replied: "On account of its location, I believed it would have a good industrial development." After pondering a query as to his mature opinion of Astoria, he replied: "It will be one of the greatest Pacific Coast ports."

^KYLEs, a. S., born at Fort Madison, Iowa, November 5, 1868; educated in the public .schools and post graduate work at the Ames Agricultural College; married Norah A. Baker at North Yamhill, Ore., September 4, 1895; children: Theron G., Norman B., and Elizabeth Ann. Affiliated with the Elks and the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Skyles came here 23 years ago and established the first creamery in the Lower Columbia RBer region. At that time only fifty farmers delivered cream twice a week, and this number has increased until today it is about 500. Prior to that he operated a creamery at Yamhill, Ore., five years. Mr. Skyles has seen this country develop into an important farming' community and a shipping center, and he firmly believes that Astoria will become a metropolis and an important port. Three years ago Mr. Skyles went into the automobile game and he has his place of business at the corner of 13th and Duane. He was President of the Chamber of Commerce during the Centennial Year - 1911, and is at present a member of the City Council. Mr. Skyles is prominent in civic affairs and works hard for bigger business. In another part of this book is Mr. Sykies' account of the dairy industry in this region.

.SMITH, Charles Albert, leading merchant, declares "Astoria is the best city of its size in America," adding: "We want more factories and payrolls and better and closer co-operation for a Greater Astoria and the devel¬ opment of the rich Lower Coulmbia region." He came here on April 12, 1905, from Hoquiam, Wash., to be assistant foreman of the Hume Lum¬ ber Company's Box Factory. In 1908 he joined his present firm. The Bee-Hive Department Store - one of the finest in the Northwest. He kept a small general store in connection with W. J. Lewellen and Son Springwater, Ore., 1902-1903; 1904, shipping clerk for the box factory of the Northwestern Lumber Company, Hoquiam, Wash.; 1905-1906 assist¬ ant foreman of the Hume Lumber Co., Astoria; 1907, foreman of same. He is now on his way to fortune. He was born at Springwater, Ore., June 14, 1882, and received a high school and business college education. He married Ida Mae Hickle, May 23, 1912, at San Francisco, Cal. Mr. Smith is one of the State's public-spirited commercial leaders. He served as Director of Community Camp work during the war and has been one of the leaders in the Astoria Chamber of Commerce for the last five years. He is a member of the A.storia Elks, the Knights of Pythias and the First Presbyterian church.

SMITH, Mervin Hays, physician and surgeon, and President of the Astoria Kiwanis Club, one of the leading- men of his profession in this section, says: "Astoria some day will be larger than Seattle and Portland combined." He is noted for conservative opinions, too. Dr. Smith was born at Iowa City, Iowa, December 4, 1876. His educational training included high school, medical preparation at Creighton University, and degree of M. D. at the John A. Creighton Medical College. He married Mabelle Florence Stockwell at Davenport, Iowa, June 30, 1902. One child, Lois Marie. He is engaged in the general practice of medicine and surgery at 573 Commercial Street. Dr. Smith's lodge and social affili¬ ations include: the Masons, Shriners, Elks, Moose, Jlodern Woodmen, Woodmen of the World, Eastern Star, North Star, American Yeomen; fellow of the American Medical Association; member of the Clatsop County Medical and Illinois and Oregon Medical Societies; President of the Astoria Kiwanis Club; Americanization Committee of the American Legion; Director of Camping and member of Boy Scouts Council of As¬ toria; member and Director of Astoria Chamber of Commerce; member of the Astoria Ad Club and other civic and fraternal societies. Dr. Smith is a war veteran and is second to none in constructive efforts to assure proper care for the disabled ex-service men, and to keep the flame of patriotism alive for Americanization purposes here and throughout the country. The Kiwanis Club, of which he is the present high chief, is doing a monumental work in unifying' and centering the efforts of oui community-builders.

SMITH, Walter Gobin, war veteran, once described by Captian Eddie Rickenbacker, the famous Ace, as "the Best Pal and one of the finest motor mechanicians in the world," is proprietor of a prosperous garage and repair shop in Astoria. He was born at Shenandoah, Iowa, August 20, 1888, and received a high school and collegiate education. For three years he was a prominent figure in automobile racing; three and a half years with the Haynes Automobile Company's Factory, road service, Kokomo, Ind., and San Francisco, Chalmers Motor Company one year. He drove his first car in 1901, a Locomobile steamer, and ever since then has been operating, repairing and selling motor-cars, with the exception of fourteen months' service in the world war. He finished as a First Ser¬ geant, Brigade Headquarters, 170th Field Artillery. He is a member of the B. P. 0. E. and the L. O. 0. M. In co-operation with Theodore L. Gaul, the land man, Mr. Smith brought a party of seven persons to As¬ toria, five of whom bought property here. He is working actively to bring more. "There are thirty world ports," said Mr. Smith, "and As¬ toria is one of them - the last to be developed - a great freshwater port, beside the rolling ocean. We also have the finest scenery and beaches in America."

S'i'ONE, Bryon F., President and Commissioner of the Port of Astoria since January, 1917 : states that the city is increasing in importance, commer¬ cially, and that the increase in the coming five years will prove the confidence of the Port Commissioners as to its future importance. Mr. Stone is one of the community's constructive leaders who never has faltered for a moment in the push for Greater Astoria, always confi¬ dent that the large investment of the taxpayers in port terminals would be made profitable by the continuous increase in business. The present traffic and prospects justify this faith, and the business of five years from now is expected to prove abundantly the far-seeing wisdom of the port builders in providing adequate warehouse and terminal facilities. Mr. Stone, who is now nearing the close of active business life, antici¬ pating with satisfaction the transfer of business cares and community burdens to younger leaders, predicts they will be able to make rapid progress upon foundations no'A' permanently e.stablished, and that many "dreams" of the pioneers soon will become brilliant realities. Mr. Stone was born at Munsville, N. Y., near Utica, September 11, 1848. He went through high school and in early manhood came to the Golden West in search of adventure and fortune. For many years he was associated in an executive capacity with the pioneer salmon packers, and he has been manager for S. Elmore and Company since 1909. He first came to Astoria in 1881, during his business relations with the late George W. Hume, noted salmon packer, and visited the city at intervals until 1909; since then he has resided here permanently. He is an hon¬ ored Mason and either an active or honorary member of the various civic organizations.

STREIC'HERT, Emil, of the Columbia River Packers Association, Director of the Columbia Trust and Savings Bank, is among Astoria's most pro¬ gressive and useful citizens. He is a member of Temple Lodge No. 7, A., F. and A. M., and is prominent in all public welfare and community¬ building affairs. He came here fourteen years ago because, he said, he "saw wonderful opportunities," and he has not been tlisappointed. As¬ toria, he declares, "is the coming Port of Oregon, owing to its geograph¬ ical location."

THIEL, Fred, one of A.storia's most progressive business men, declares "As¬ toria is the best town in the Pacific Northwest." He has been here only a few years and has prospered, like all honest and enterprising workers. He was born in 1874 and received a common school education and busi¬ ness college course. For a long time Mr. Thiel was engaged in the hard¬ ware business in eastern Washington; later was proprietor of a phar¬ macy, then engaged in the wheat business. He and his brother are now owners of a popular "smoke house" and billiard parlor. He is a member of the Elks and Modem Woodmen ,and a stalwart supporter of all con¬ structive community efforts, including Americanization work and the proper care of disabled ex-service men. To all prospective homeseekers and investors, Mr. Thiel would say: "Astoria has a matchless future, a wondrous climate, gorgeous scenery of all kinds, and unequaled oppor¬ tunities lor health, prosperity and contentment."

IT'OMALA, John Leonard, born at Astoria, December 17, 1887; educated in the public schools and law school; married Mrs. Maud Aline Coffman, at Astoria, Ore. August 30, 1919; children: Florence A. Coffman, Evelyn May Coffman and John Leonard Tuomala, Jr. Affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and Orangemen. In connection with his general law practice, he has carried on a mercantile business for seventeen years. The judge said that if he hadn't been born here he would have come here any¬ way, and that he intends to remain here for all time. "This is an ideal place of residence," he said, "and the prospects for future development along commercial lines seem brightest in years." iMr. Tuomala is serv¬ ing his fii'st term as Justice of the Peace, and outside of tying matri¬ monial knots he dispenses justice with an even hand.

TUTTLE Jay, distinguished physician and surgeon and a beloved pioneer, states in reply to a query, that "Astoria's natural location makes its prospects practically unlimited." Dr. Tuttle was born at Nottingham, New Hamphsire, December 21, 1841. He was educated in the common district school; Pembroke Academy; New London Academy; Phillips Exeter Academy and the Medical Department of Willamette University. He married Emily Abbott at Antioch. California, November 9, 1868; and Emma Lois Winkler, March 26, 1873, at Empire City, Oregon Ui children are: Arthur Cornwall Tuttle; Nancy Elnora Scales Tuttle, Nettie Emily Tuttle, and Jay Tuttle. For fifty-eight years Dr. Tuttle has been active in business and public service, his work including the fol¬ lowing: Lumber salesman, 1864-1867; California Steam Navigation Com¬ pany, 1867-1870; drugs, book and seed store; express agent, deputy postmaster, telegraph operator, fire and life insurance agent, all com¬ bined, 1870-1873; drug store, 1873-1874; High Sheriff, 1874-1876; drug¬ gist, 1876-78-80; physician and surgeon, 1880 down to date. Dr. Tuttle was Sheriff of Coos County, Oregon, 1874-1876, when that position re- Cjuired courage and talents of a high order, and he was State Senator for Clatsop County, Oregon, 1903-1905. In fraternal and social affiliations Dr. Tuttle has few peers, his honors including: Past Master of Sym¬ bolic Masonry; Past High Priest and Past Grand High Priest Royal Arch Masons of Oregon; Past President of Order of High Priesthood; member of Royal and Select Masters; Past Eminent Commander Knights Templar; member Mystic Shrine; Past Grand Chancellor Knights of Pythias (withdrawn); member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Dr. Tuttle came to Astoria by river steamer from Portland, May 4, 1880, to locate for the practice of medicine and surgery, He had planned to go to Spokane for that purpose, but was persuaded by Dr. W. H. Watkins of Portland to visit Astoria first and confer with Dr. August Kinney. At that time Astoria gave little promise, superficially, of its present growth and brilliant future, but Dr. Kinney, Dr. Tuttle and other pioneers e.stimated accurately the potential value of the natural resources in this section and the value of Astoria's geographical location when development should begin. Dr. Tuttle for many years has been in charge of the federal quarantine and health service at the mouth of the Columbia River, and to his skill and diligence is due the fact that As¬ toria - the gateway city - Portland and the interior, have been safe from the danger of disease imported by rats and voyagers from the Orient and other foreign lands. Through all the many years the Astorians and Oregonians have felt themselves immune from these dangers, insepar¬ able from a great port of entry, because of their confidence in Dr. Tuttle's skill and devotion to duty.

M'EBB, Sam H., a genuine Kentucky Colonel of the new generation, after traveling all over the United States, studying conditions intensively, investing capital at many places, found in Astoria the opportunities for his lifework. "Astoria has the best future of any city I have ever seen," Colonel Webb said, and he backs this opinion by heavy investments and by his steady efforts to "tell the world" about the city and its tributary region. He was born at Burning Springs, Kentucky, May 9, 1882, and received a thorough business education. He is a past graduate in the School of Experience, and an energetic promoter of every good community cause. He brought to Astoria, besides capital, his ripe expe¬ rience of twenty years in the real estate business and his reputation for sound judgment and square-dealing. He kept out of politics, by prefer¬ ence, until the May primaries, 1922, when his friends ran him for Mayor of Astoria. He came within a few votes of nomination, his opponent being one of the strongest and most popular citizens. In like manner. Colonel Webb puts "pep" into everything with which his name is associ¬ ated. He is a constructive team-worker and a whole team by himself.

WILLITT, Stephen N., President of the Astoria Ad Club, on receiving a query as to what he thinks of Astoria, replied with emphasis in two words which imply everything superlative: "ASK ME!" Mr. Willitt was born at Lyons, Mich., May 19, 1890. He was graduated from Lyons High School and took a short course in electrical engineering. He married Bes¬ sie Comstock at Salem, November 12, 1913, and they have one child, Dorothy Jean. Following his natural bent in ministering to the enjoym.ent and well-being of the public, Mr. Willitt engaged in the amusement business. He was with the Bijou Theatrical Enterprise Corporation of Battle Creek, Mich., 1916-1919, and he is now publicity manager of the Astoria Amusement Company. His fraternal connections include: Flint, Mich., Elks No. 222, and Lyons, Mich., Masons No. 37. The Ad Club, under Mr. Willitt's presidency, is pushing with vim and enthusiasm the constructive tasks of Greater Astoria.

WILSON, Fred C., born at Astoria, August 30, 1888, quotes the old melody with heart-felt fervor, "There's No Place Like Home." To him this is a paradise of beauty and opportunity, ever unfolding new wonders and advantages. He was educated in the Astoria public schools, and married Agnes Karinen at Portland, October 14, 1913. Selecting an avocation which afforded unusual opportunities of portraying the wondrous scenic beauties of his home town, Mr, Wilson has won more than local fame as artist and photographer, as proprietor of the Wilson Studio; Star Thea¬ ter Building, Astoria. His fraternities include the Elks and Woodmen of the World. He agrees heartily with all newcomers that Astoria is destined to be one of the greatest maritime cities in America.

Kxpert testimony, before Interstate Commerce Commission, shows that it cost (1914) to haul a standard train from Spokane to Tacoma, $2,471, to Seattle, $2,430; to Astoria, $735.