The Klickitat County Agriculturist, Goldendale, WA., February 4, 1905, page 1

GOLDENDALE
Her Visible Resources, Facilities and Advantages Briefly Epitomized.
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     Klickitat county, Washington, his situated east of the Cascades mountains, and is bounded on the south by the Columbia river. The county lies in what is commonly called the "Columbia Basin," and is a part of the famous wheat belt of Eastern Washington.
     While wheat is the principal crop raised and the chief article of export, the products of the soil are as varied as any section of the state, harvests more bountiful and failures are unknown. Oats, barley, tame grasses and all kinds of vegetables, common to this latitude grow to perfection and are extensively cultivated. Fruits, such as apples, peaches, pears, plums, and berries thrive well.
     A mild climate, plenty of feed and pure water combine to make Klickitat county an ideal stock country. Dairying and poultry raising offer every inducement to the thrifty husbandman, as a ready cash market is found practically at the door and at prices that would stagger the poultryman of the middle or eastern states.
     While Klickitat county is a new county there is no pioneering to be done by the newcomer. That was done years ago. The roads and bridges are built and paid for; railroads traverse the country; churches and schools abound; towns and villages have sprung up, and a ready cash market is afforded for the products of the field, orchard, dairy or range.
     Good farm mainland can be purchased at very reasonable prices, according to location and improvements. A few years of thrift and industry are all of that is necessary to place a man of small means in possession of a good home. It is no uncommon thing for a farmer to grow enough wheat on an acre of land in a single season to pay for the land.
     Goldendale has a population of 1500 enterprising and progressive people. It is the county seat of Klickitat county and the metropolis of the valley. It has modern conveniences, two large flouring mills, two banks, two planing mills, a good water system, electric lights, two newspapers liberally patronized and the usual number of retail establishments that go to make up a typical western county seat town.
     Civic and fraternal societies are well represented and the different church organizations are all in a flourishing condition. The public schools are not surpassed in the state and the people take a pardonable pride in their "Temples of Wisdom." The Klickitat Academy, an educational institution of note, is here located. The people are public spirited and hospitable and a "stranger within the gates" is given the right hand of fellowship.

[Note] Travelers from the west may take the Columbia River steamer at Portland for Lyle, Washington, and the Columbia River & Northern Railroad to Goldendale; or, the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. train at Portland for Grants, Oregon, and the mail stages to Goldendale.
     The quickest, shortest and cheapest route from all points in the east is by the way of the Union Pacific, Oregon Short Line and the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co. R.R. to Grants, Oregon. Grants, Oregon, lies in the gorge of the Columbia river 10½ miles from Goldendale. Across the Columbian Range lies the fertile plains of the Klickitat Valley. The U.S. mail stage it meets all passengers from east and west for Goldendale.

SOME OF ITS BUSINESS HOUSES AND PROFESSIONAL MEN

M.M. WARNER

     Among the foremost businessmen of this city we wish to direct attention to Mr. M.M. Warner. This gentleman has been identified with the business interests of Goldendale for the past fifteen years and is well known all over this county. He is a businessman of high standing, and his reputation for fair and upright dealing is well established and brings him trade from a distance. He does a general blacksmithing business and has a large shop equipped with the latest improved machinery and labor saving devices for repairing machinery of all kinds. He is a workman of skill and ability and employees only competent help. All work is warranted and done at reasonable prices. He contemplates putting in a full line of farm implements of all kinds, used in planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops as well as a wagons and buggies. His stock of implements will be on hand in ample time for spring trade. See him before buying.

W. LEIDL

     When you go to buy jewelry you must to some extent take the word of your jeweler as to the quality and value of your purchases as no one not an expert is capable of passing on the wares of a jeweler. This leads us to say that Mr. W. Leidl has been engaged in the jewelry line here for the past thirteen years and his reputation for fair and honorable dealing with customers is well established and brings him trade from a distance. He carries a large and complete stock of jewelry, including watches, clocks, jewelry of every description, cut glass, china-ware and a full line of optical goods. Mr. Leidl is an optician and makes a specialty of fitting glasses. All goods sold by him are warranted to prove as represented and at prices as low as first class goods can be sold for. Mr. Leidl is a representative businessman and a prominent citizen of Goldendale, always to the front when the best interests of the city are at stake.

A.C. CHAPMAN

     The furniture trade of this city is very extensive, permeating the whole of the county and surrounding country, and chief among the dealers engaged in this line is Mr. A.C Chapman. This gentleman carries a complete line of plain and fancy furniture, carpets, rugs, tents, awnings, baby carriages and house furnishing goods is generally. All goods sold are upon merit and at the lowest possible prices. Mr. Chapman has made his home in this county for the past twenty-eight years, and for the past six years he has been engaged in the furniture trade. His reputation for fair and honorable dealing with customers is well established and brings him trade from a distance. Mr. Chapman is one of the foremost business men of the county, and is well and favorably known. He served the people of this county as treasurer for four years with credit to himself. He is enterprising and progressive, and to such men as he Klickitat county owes much.

THE RACKET STORE

     A business establishment deserving special mention in these columns at this time is the Racket Store, conducted by Mr. H.H. Cochran. The Racket Store was established here about one year ago, and by applying the golden rule to trade principles they have built up a large and ever growing trade. They carry a well selected stock of all kinds of goods usually found in the Racket Stores, embracing glassware, tinware, graniteware, queensware, notions of every kind and description, dry goods, jewelry, etc., and their prices are very attractive. All goods sold by this house are warranted to prove that as represented and at prices that defy competition. Mr. Crocker and is a businessman of wide experience in this line and is always on the lookout for genuine bargains to offer his customers. If you have not had the pleasure of trading at the Racket Store by all means give them a trial. It will please and pay you.

STATE BACK OF GOLDENDALE

     Few financial institutions so completely enjoy the confidence and esteem of the general public as does the State Bank of Goldendale. This bank was established in 1902, succeeding to the banking business of Moore Brothers, and is the oldest and strongest banking house in the county. About three months ago the bank was incorporated under the banking laws of the State of Washington with a cash capital of $25,000 and at the present time their total resources exceed $150,000. With ample means and well established connections this bank is in a position to grant every accommodation not inconsistent with sound banking principles. Careful and conservative, it is an institution that can be safely recommended to all who may have occasion to require the services of a safe and competent bank. The following well-known business men of Goldendale comprise the stockholders of this institution: Almon Baker, W.A. Ward, S. Waters, W.A. McKenzie, Frazer & Lucas, Phillips & Aldrich, Andrew Melgard and Hawkin Melgard. The official roster is as follows: Andrew Melgard, President; Hawkin Melgard, Cashier; and Roy E. Crooks, Assistant Cashier.

FRAZER & LUCAS

     A representative firm on a busy thoroughfare of Goldendale is that of Frazer & Lucas. The firm is composed of H.N. Frazer and J.P. Lucas, two well known business men. Mr. Frazer purchased the hardware store of Wm. Meyer and also the hardware department from Baker Bros., about one year ago, and last October Mr. Lucas was admitted as a partner in the business. They have a handsome, new up to-date store and carry the largest and most complete stock of shelf and heavy hardware in the county, including stoves, tinware building material, paints, oils, etc., and their prices are always as low as good goods can be sold for. All goods sold by this firm are upon merit and will prove as represented. This firm is enterprising, progressive and can be safely recommended to the favorable consideration of the buying public.

GOLDENDALE MILLING CO.

     That Goldendale Milling Company is a splendid example of what has been accomplished in the milling profession during the past few years. These mills were built some twelve years ago, and improvements have been made from time to time until now they have a modern mill equipped with the latest improved machinery. About one year ago the mills passed into the hands of the present owners and the business greatly increased. They have a capacity of 100 barrels of flour per day in addition to bran, shorts, feed and mill stuffs. Their two leading brands of flour, "Myrtle" and "Spotless" are highly recommended by bakers and other experts and has given a universal satisfaction wherever they have been introduced. These mills are among the chief enterprises of Goldendale and they pay out large sums of money for wages and running expenses in addition to affording a home market for wheat, as they are in the market at all times and pay the highest market price in cash. Mr. Frank Aldrich is manager of the mills.

GOLDENDALE STEAM LAUNDRY

     As cities progress and grow, and as business increases in volume the old, slow, fogy ways of conducting the same are supplemented by more modern and perfect means. This city has an up-to-date steam laundry, fitted with the latest improved machinery, and operated by a gentleman who thoroughly understands every detail of the business. Mr. C.E. Coley, the manager, has conducted this laundry for a year or more, and has met with splendid success. Only competent help is employed and particular attention is given that every piece of linen that finds its way to this laundry is returned in proper condition and on time. In addition to a large local trade they have an extensive work out of town patronage. Local work is called for and delivered in a prompt and satisfactory manner, while their prices are as low as first class work can be done for and they do no other kind.

KLICKITAT COUNTY BANK

     A recent addition to the Goldendale business directories is the Klickitat County Bank. This institution opened its doors for business about the middle of last month, doing a general banking business. They have a capital stock of $10,000, and are doing business as a private bank, but will incorporate as a state or national bank in the near future. The gentlemen interested are men of means and experience and the policy of the bank will be to give patrons every convenience consistent with sound banking principles. They cover all departments of general banking, accept deposits, make loans, buy and sell exchange of the principal cities, discount all forms of commercial paper and all other business coming under the scope of legitimate banking. The officers are well known men of affairs of the strictest integrity and of known financial responsibility. The officers are as follows: N.B. Brooks, manager, A.E. Coley, cashier and C.F. Kayser assistant cashier.

RUST BROTHERS

     Our successes in life depends a great deal upon our appearance, as stylish, well made and well fitting clothes have become a necessity. We take pleasure in pointing out where such can by had in perfection, and at moderate prices, too. We referred to Rust Brothers. This firm handle ready to wear clothes, gents furnishings and shoes exclusively, and are therefore better prepared to supply the trade with what they want than stores that carry a mixed stock. Rust Brothers commenced business here about one year ago and by handling a high grade of goods and selling them at reasonable prices they have built up a most satisfactory trade. They carry a large and complete stock of clothing of the latest weaves and styles and a full line of the gent's furnishings goods, as well as everything new, fine or fashionable in footwear. All goods sold by this fore firm are warranted to prove as represented. The firm is composed of Wm. C. and A.R. Rust, too well known business men.

STEPHENS & HAUSE

     There never was a better time to invest money in real estate in this county than the present. The county is being developed, land values are steadily advancing, and now is the time to buy. A firm having special advantages in placing good investments is that of Stephens & Hause. This firm is composed of A.W. Stephens and George Hause, to well-known business men of Goldendale. While they have been engaged in the real estate business here for only one year, they are old residents, Mr. Hause having resided in the county for nineteen years. They are well posted on real estate values and are in a position to render valuable service to buyer and seller alike. They do a general real estate business, sell property of all kinds, make conveyances and all other business coming under the scope of legitimate real estate transactions. They have for sale farm lands, ranches, relinquishments and city property. They are reliable and responsible and all business entrusted to them will receive prompt attention.

RYAN'S RESTAURANT

     One of the attractive places of this city is Ryan's Restaurant, conducted by Mrs. E.T. Ryan. This lady has been engaged in the restaurant business here for the past six years and enjoys a good patronage. Mrs. Ryan makes an extra effort to give the public what they desire and the meals served are first class in every respect. Everything is served promptly, the food provided is wholesome, and well cooked, while popular prices prevail. Cleanliness, promptness, quality and quantity are the four things observed that mark the successful restaurant. Patronize Ryan's Restaurant and your shadow will never grow less.

W.P. FLANARY

     None of the arts come closer our homes and affections than does photography. By its means the poor as well as the rich are enabled to adorn their walls with pleasing reproductions of the best works of the masters. One of the skilled members of the profession is Mr. W.P. Flanary of this city. Mr. Flanary has been engaged in the work here for the past eighteen years. He is a true artist of talent and attainment, and his heart is in his work. His gallery is equipped with all unnecessary appliances for the making from the largest to the smallest photos, including family groups. He does all kinds of work pertaining to the art of photography, including enlargements, landscape views, live stock pictures and commercial work.

C.M. SHELTON & CO.

     No more important business is found than a well regulated drugstore and more especially so if presided over by a competent pharmacist. The accuracy of compounding medicine is equal to prescribing the right kind of medicine. Your patronage will be appreciated by C.M. Shelton & Co., and you will find it to your advantage to buy where your money will do you with the most good. They carry a full line of drugs, chemicals, patent medicines and the thousand and one things usually found in all first class drug stores. All the drugs are selected for their purity and freshness and every prescription is filled with exactness.

KLICKITAT WHITE PINE CO.

     Among the more important business enterprises of this county the Klickitat White Pine Co. stands foremost. This company is engaged in the lumber trade, and carry the largest and best selected stock of lumber, and all kinds of building material, in this section of the country. They cut their own lumber and operate a large planing mill in connection with the Goldendale yard, and are prepared to fill orders for lumber or building material, promptly and at prices that defy comparison. This yard was established here some two years ago and by handling the best grades of lumber and selling at the lowest possible prices they have built up a large and growing trade. A large force of men are employed by this company, the payroll of which affects every branch of business in this city. The business is managed by Mr. Wells Gilbert, a gentleman with the years of experience in the lumber trade

GOLDENDALE RED LIVERY BARN

     One of the most representative and popular livery barns in this action is the Goldendale Red Livery Barn, owned by McAdams & Evans. They have first class rigs and turnouts of every description, good stock and their charges are reasonable. They operate the Goldendale-Grant stage line, and the Grant Hotel and Livery at Grant. These gentlemen have greatly improved the facilities of the Red Barn since they have owned it, and every attention is given to the traveling public. They have the facilities and can take care of you right if you want to travel.

CITY MEAT MARKET

     Among the newer business ventures of this city is a City Meat Market, owned and conducted by Mr. T.J. Braden. This gentleman has been in business here since last September and has succeeded in building up a most satisfactory trade. He carries a full line of fresh, salt and cured meats, including fresh lard, poultry and fish and game in season. His shop is neat, clean and inviting, and he supplies many of the best families in this city with their meats. His meats are of the finest quality obtainable, while his prices are reasonable in the extreme. Mr. Braden is a good business man, a butcher who understands every detail of the business and therefore success is certain. He pays the highest market price for all farm produce, including hides and hindquarter of a beef.

N.L. WARD

     In a running your eye down the list of Blackstone disciples in Goldendale we read the name of N.L. Ward. Thoroughly equipped with both natural ability and legal training he located here some six months ago, and has built up a most satisfactory practice. Mr. Ward graduated from the law Department of the State University of Washington, and later took a course at Stanford University, the noted law school of California. He is well equipped by nature for his chosen profession, possessing a fund of legal acumen, which places him in the front ranks. Careful and painstaking on behalf of clients he has a long list of successful cases to his credit.

THE EAST END STABLES

     Elegance and taste, combined with good horse flesh, are essential to the up-to-date livery barn, and the rigs and turnouts of the East End Stables are readily recognized by these distinctions. Promptness is also a characteristic of this barn and teams may be had on a moment's notice. Mr. A.B. Courtway, the proprietor, has been in charge of this barn for one year and is well known to the traveling public. He believes in good service at reasonable prices and this keeps him busy. Farmers' teams are fed and cared for at a nominal cost. When in town stop at the East End Stables.

J.O. HARDIN

     Carpentering is one of the most useful occupations, but in these days of intense competition none but the experts succeed. In this connection we desire to say that during the two years that Mr. J.O. Hardin has been a engaged in the contracting and building business in Goldendale he has built up a reputation for first class work in every particular. He is a workman of skill and ability and employs none but competent help to assist him. He is also a brick mason and plasterer as well. A number of the best buildings in this town bear evidence of his handiwork and the owners are pleased with his work and satisfied with his prices. Mr. Hardin is an architect as well as a carpenter and will be pleased to submit plans and specifications on all class of structures from a small cottage to a business block. He is reliable and responsible and all work entrusted to him will receive prompt and careful attention.

FRANK H. COLLINS, M.D.

     The profession of medicine is the noblest calling in existence, as the man who adopts it must be learned, of sound judgment, untiring energy, a kind philanthropist, and an indefatigable worker. Day and night he must be ready to respond to the calls of the sick and distressed and his reward is not always money, but his silent work of charity lends an additional charm and dignity to a profession that cares for the whole human race. One of the scholarly representatives of the medical profession of Goldendale is Dr. Frank H. Collins. Dr. Collins is a graduate of the Medical Department of the University of St. Louis, Mo., and cast his fortunes with the people of Goldendale some six months ago. Dr. Collins was a staff physician at the City Hospital at St. Louis for one year, and also one of the assistants to the Chair of Surgery at the college where he graduated. The doctor is a pleasant, courteous gentleman, and his suavity and agreeableness of manner combined with his medical skill easily accounts for his extensive practice.

WILLIAM ENDERBY

     From the farmer's point of view the first in importance among the business interests of a town is the implement house. Here he buys all of his implements used in planting, cultivating and harvesting crops as well as his wagons and buggies. A leading dealer engaged in this line is Mr. William Enderby. Mr. Enderby has been in business here for seven years and by fair and upright dealing has built up a large and growing trade. He handles a full line of farm machinery, Parlin & Orndorff plows and harrows, Superior and Tiger drills, John Deere buggies and the Webber and Old Hickory wagons. He also does all kinds of woodwork and wagon building, and repairing at reasonable prices. Mr. Enderby is a leading citizen and a public spirited business man well and favorably known.

JULIUS J. PLETT

     Blacksmiths are plentiful here, but feel if any equal Mr. Julius J. Plett in knowledge of the business. He is a workman of a high order and uses nothing but the best of all kinds of material, and every job of that leaves his shop is fully warranted. He does a general blacksmith and repair business, including wood and wagon work, and makes a specialty of shoeing horses. All work is warranted and done at reasonable prices. Mr. F.L. Bridgefarmer, a clever mechanic, is in charge of the shop at the present time, and is in safe hands. When in need of anything in the line of blacksmithing call at this shop.

KLICKITAT PHARMACY

     This pharmacy is essentially the headquarters for the medical fraternity of the town. The reason is very apparent. Here prescriptions are compounded in a truly scientific manner and from ingredients beyond question pure. L.E. and H.B. McKee, the proprietors, have been in business here for the past four years, and carry a full line of drugs and chemicals, proprietary medicines, sundries, toilet articles, etc., and their prices are reasonable. Personal competency and a close attention to the wants of the trade has attracted a large and growing trade.

R.D. McCULLY, D.D.S.

     While it may not be pleasant to even think of going to a dental office for any kind of an operation, yet when necessity compels a visit is a satisfaction to know that you are in the hands of an experienced operator. This leads us to say that Dr. McCully has practiced his profession for twenty years. He does all kinds of dental work by the most approved methods, and uses the latest scientific appliances. Extracting is done in the least painful manner and the making of artificial teeth is performed in the most scientific way. His methods and work are modern and everything turned out is as perfect as the latest mechanical devices and human skill can accomplish.

ALLEN BONEBRAKE, M.D.

     In reviewing the medical profession of this city a prominent place must be accorded Dr. Alan Bonebrake. Dr. Bonebrake is a graduate of the Willamette University, of Portland, Ore., and has practiced his profession here for the past twenty-one years. Thoroughly equipped with natural ability and medical training he soon rose to prominence and now enjoys a large and lucrative practice. Besides being prominent in medical circles he takes a keen interest in public affairs, and is now serving his fifth term as mayor of Goldendale. As a practitioner he is painstaking, thorough and skillful, and the study he devotes to each individual case contributes largely to his success. Both as a physician and citizen he stands high.

PIKE'S PHARMACY

     One of the most attractive stores of its class in this city is Pike's Pharmacy, managed by Mr. C.A. Pike. The store is well fitted up and stocked with a varied assortment of pure drugs and chemicals, the most reliable patent medicines, druggist' sundries, toilet articles and everything in usually found in a first class apothecary store. The prescription department is the pride of the business, and the accuracy of compounding medicines has long been a subject of comment by patrons of the store. Mr. Pike gives his personal attention to every detail of the business and exercises the most discriminating intelligence and skill in compounding the new prescriptions.

JOHN E. CHAPPELL

     Among the leading mercantile establishments of this county the general merchandise store of Mr. John E. Chappell is entitled to special mention. Mr. Chappell has been in business here for the past six years and by applying the golden rule to trade principles he has built up a large and growing trade. His stock embraces dry goods, notions, ladies and gents furnishing goods, clothing of the latest styles and fashions, and all of the latest styles and shapes in shoes. He also handles a full line of staple and fancy groceries, fruits, provisions, and a nice stock of queensware. All goods sold by the store are sold upon merit and will prove as represented, and at prices as low as good goods can be sold for.

H.H.HARTLEY, M.D.

     Among the professional men of this city Dr. H. H. Hartley stands high and commands a large practice. Thoroughly equipped with natural ability and medical training he located here some three years ago and soon won his way into prominence. Dr. Hartley is a graduate of Pacific University and the Medical Department of the State University of Oregon, graduating in 1900. The equipment of his office is modern and includes a static and X-ray machine for diagnosing and treating obscure diseases. He is a splendid type of the young, vigorous practitioner, fully abreast of his profession as to the latest discoveries and scientific methods that in any way enhance the efficiency of the practice.

WM. P. FLANARY'S BOOK STORE

     A well patronized establishment of this city is the book and stationery store of Wm. P. Flanary. Mr. Flanary carries a well selected stock of books, periodicals, news papers and a fine line of stationery of all kinds. He also carries in stock a nice line of confections and bon bons, and his prices are very reasonable. When in need of anything in his line give him a call.

THE HOTEL CENTRAL

     Good hotel accommodations add as much to the advantages of a town or city as any one thing. Is there a good hotel in town is one of the first questions asked by a stranger on reaching a city. Answering this question on behalf of Goldendale we say, "Yes, the Hotel Central is first class in every particular." It is a handsome three-story structure, heated by steam, lighted by electricity, and the best appointed hotel between Pendleton and Portland. They have 70 nice clean rooms, comfortable beds and a table supplied with the best the markets afford, while the service is first class. The genial proprietors, Mersrs. A.J. Ahola and A.L. Hall, give their personal attention to the details of the business and spare no pains to make the stay of guests pleasant while at the Central. A cordial welcome is tendered the new arrivals and the departing guests is speeded on his way with benedictions of pleasant recollections.

H. DUSTIN

     In reviewing the legal lights of the Klickitat county bar in a prominent place must be accorded Mr. H. Dustin. Mr. Dustin was admitted to the bar in this state in 1878, and has practiced his profession here for the past twenty-six years, being the pioneer attorney of Goldendale. He practices in all courts and has been identified with most all of the important litigation in this section of the state. He has always taken a keen interest in public affairs and has given freely of his time and talent to the public service. He served the people of this county as prosecuting attorney for three terms. In addition to his law practice he does a general real estate business and has for sale some of the finest ranches and improved farms in the county.

[Note - A number of other articles of business houses and professional men are laid over till a future issue, on account of lack of space in today's issue.]

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