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![]() ![]() Notes on Rogue Valley Photographers Photographers are often mentioned in association with others' studios; be sure to search the entire page. Some information taken from Thomas Robinson's Oregon Photographers. See also Peter Palmquist's "Camera Fiends and Kodak Girls in Southern Oregon 1850-1950." A-M
CARD CO. Postcards with the same company name and distinctive handwriting also exist from the company's sojourn circa 1910 in the Crandon, Wisconsin area. The A-M numbering system overlaps with that of Western Card Co.'s cards. The A. & M. Photo Company have taken several splendid photographs of the firemen and the hose wagon. The firm is composed of E. X. Anderson and O. McDonald. They are now engaged in group and commercial work in Medford. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, July 2, 1909, page 5 E. X. Anderson and [Orton] McDonald, scenery photographers, left here for Northern California the last of the week. "Social and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, September 30, 1909, page 5 Married--Edwin X. Anderson and Miss Agnes Peil, Sunday, December 26, 8:30 a.m. at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Peil, East Medford, W. Theo. Matlock officiating. The happy young couple left on the 10:35 train Sunday morning for Fresno, Calif., where they will make their home for a short time only, as they expect to return to Medford soon. "Social and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, December 28, 1909, page 3 The 1910 census lists Edwin as a photographer in Fresno. He apparently returns to Medford in the 1920s--see "Edwin X. Anderson," below. ABELL & WELSH (Ashland/Jacksonville 1876-77, Kerbyville, Roseburg, Cottage Grove, Eugene 1877+) F. G. Abell, John Oliver Welsh NEW PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY.--Messrs. Abell & Welsh, late of Yreka, are putting up a building in front of our window for a photograph gallery. They will be ready in a few days to accommodate those who desire a first-class picture. They come well recommended as artists. Ashland Tidings, November 11, 1876, page 3 MR. ABELL, photographic artist, desires us to say that it makes no difference whether the weather is cloudy or not for taking pictures, and that his time is positively limited. Those wanting pictures govern themselves accordingly. Ashland Tidings, November 18, 1876, page 3 GOOD PICTURES APPRECIATED.--The crowds that are thronging the gallery of Messrs. Abell & Welsh show that the people know where to obtain first-class work, and in consequence they are rushed with business. Don't delay or you may be too late. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, January 24, 1877, page 3 Persons wishing photographs of their residence, business house, horses, cattle, etc., should call on Abell & Welsh, as they make a specialty of doing outdoor work. Low prices to suit the hard times. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 28, 1877 ABELL & WELSH, photographers, have gone to Kerbyville, and will remain there three weeks. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 11, 1877, page 3 . . . we reach Jacksonville at 7. Here I had the pleasure of grasping the hand of Frank Abell, Mr. Welsh's partner in the photographing and mining business. He passed most of the winter in Ashland, I believe, and is to start tomorrow at 3 a.m. for Roseburg, the county seat of Douglas County, Oregon. R. D.
Nunnally, "Notes on the Way to Oregon," Pacific Rural Press, San
Francisco, July 7, 1877, page 2
Abel & Welsh are now in Eugene
City.Everybody should bear in mind that the celebrated artists--Messrs. Able & Welsh--will not be with us always. This is the best chance ever offered the citizens of Eugene and surrounding country to obtain really superior pictures. Bear in mind also that they are only transient and will remain but a short time longer, as their engagements in other places makes their time positively limited. "Brief Mention," Eugene City Guard, September 1, 1877, page 3 Oregon Sentinel, September 5, 1877, page 3 F. G. Abell, at one time a well-known photographer, but now traveling in the interest of some lodge, was in the city Saturday. "Jacksonville Items," Medford Mail, January 10, 1902, page 3 FRANK GEORGE ABELL (San Francisco 1862-66, Stockton 1866, San Francisco 1867-70, Grass Valley 1872-75, Red Bluff 1875, Yreka, 1876, itinerant, Ashland, Jacksonville 1876-77, Roseburg 1877, Eugene 1877, Portland 1878-88, Jacksonville 1883, Corvallis 1886, Colfax, Washington 1888, San Francisco 1889-94, Portland 1897-1907, Tacoma 1910) Frank Abell has one of the finest selections of photographs to be found anywhere on this coast. Willamette Farmer, Salem, May 9, 1879, page 3 Mr. Frank Abell, acknowledged to be the finest photographic artist in Portland, has rented Mr. Britt's establishment for a short time, and those wanting pictures had better call soon. Mr. Abell is in poor health and leaves his large business in Portland only temporarily in order to regain it. He has the beautiful setter dog with him that won the silver cup in California last year. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 18, 1883, page 3 Abell, the leading photographer of Portland, has leased the photograph gallery of Peter Britt for a few days and will be pleased to see any and all of his old friends and patrons of the past. Negatives only will be made here, all work will be finished at the Portland gallery. Those wishing photographs will not delay, as his time here is short. The instantaneous dry plate process will be worked for children. The gallery will be in running order Monday afternoon. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 18, 1883, page 3 BABIES WANTED.--That's nothing strange--everybody wants babies except crusty old bachelors, but this time Abell the photographer wants them--twenty per day--in order to take lifelike pictures of the little sweets. His specialty is taking children's pictures, and those fortunate enough to have their children's pictures taken during his short stay will find them finished in the highest style of the art. A look at his specimen copies at Mr. Britt's gallery will be sufficient proof of his ability. Unidentified Jacksonville clipping, August 1883 HAVE YOUR PICTURES TAKEN.--Frank G. Abell, the well-known Portland photographer, is now at P. Britt's gallery, engaged in taking pictures. He has a reputation second to no artist on the coast, and our citizens are therefore afforded a good opportunity to have their photographs taken in the highest style of the art. He makes a specialty of babies' pictures, using the dry-plate process. Negatives alone will be taken, and the work finished at the Portland gallery. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 14, 1883, page 3 Frank G. Abell, the photographer, went to Ashland this week, where he will take pictures for those who desire first-class work. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 22, 1883, page 3 Frank A. Abell, at one time a well-known photographer in this state, but of recent years making his home at Ottawa, Canada, is visiting in Portland. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 27, 1898, page 3 D. C. Herrin and wife, and Frank Abell have gone into the photograph business at Portland. All are well known in this country. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 29, 1898, page 3 Frank G. Abell, who is well known to many citizens of Jacksonville as a photographer, having operated here many years ago, is again in the valley. He is deputy supreme president of the Order of Lions, a new and popular fraternal order, and is organizing lodges. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 12, 1901, page 7 ADM Overlapping ADM logo--see D. M. Averill. Postcard publisher. ![]() Talent, Oregon. Postcards often titled with spaced-out all-caps rubber-stamped inscription. . . . Prof. George W. Ager, the newly elected principal of the village schools, was called upon to tell what was planned for Talent in that line. Prof. Ager stated that it was planned to add the first two years of an accredited high school course to the Talent schools; that hereafter pupils could get credits on work in Talent which would enter them as juniors in any accredited high school in the state. "Banquet Is a Success," Ashland Tidings, July 24, 1913, page 3 George W. Ager and son Cecil went to Butte Falls Saturday forenoon. "Talent News Items," Ashland Tidings, August 4, 1913, page 3 George W. Ager is building an addition to his woodhouse which he built after his house was destroyed by fire, and will continue to occupy it as a residence during the winter. He contemplates building a first-class residence next summer. "Talent News Items," Ashland Tidings, September 25, 1913, page 3 Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Burgan, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vandersluis, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ager motored to Grants Pass Sunday in the Burgan and Thomas cars. "Talent News Items," Ashland Tidings, May 14, 1914, page 3 G. W. Ager returned from a fishing trip on Rogue River. "Talent and Vicinity," Ashland Tidings, August 23, 1915, page 3 G. W. Ager Out for County School
Supt.
Ex-Rural School Supervisor G. W. Ager, superintendent of the Talent
schools, in asking for nomination on the Republican ticket for the
office of county school superintendent of Jackson County, advocates (1)
economy in the superintendent's office, (2) supervision by the
superintendent, (3) education for efficiency.
Mr. Ager received his early education in Minnesota, where he was employed as principal of a town school for six years before resigning in order that he might cast his lot in the far West. The first fifteen years of his life were spent on the farm, and being of poor parentage, much of his life has been a struggle for educational advancement. He has always maintained a progressive attitude toward the teaching profession, however, and in order to keep abreast of the times and familiarize himself with the western school systems, he has taken special courses in school administration, rural and city school supervision, and many other educational subjects during four different sessions in the University of Oregon and in the University of California. Professor Ager, who has been in educational work in this county for the past eight years, was for two years rural school supervisor in eastern and southern Jackson County. He resigned the position to go back into the Talent schools, where he had formerly taught for two and one-half years at a salary of $35 a month over that which he had previously received in the same school. Mr. Ager is still superintendent of the Talent schools, where he has been unanimously elected to the same position for another year, but seeks a position for which he has made special preparation and for which he has long aspired. Ashland Tidings, February 28, 1916, page 1 G. W. Ager and family have returned from a motor trip to Portland, where Professor Ager attended the N.E.A. "Jacksonville," Medford Mail Tribune, July 24, 1917, page 5 The Industrial Club members of the Tolo school [were] accompanied by Mr. G. W. Ager to the club meeting at the Dardanelles school Friday. "Tales from Tolo," Medford Mail Tribune, May 10, 1918, page 4 Prof. G. W. Ager, our school superintendent, drove over this Wednesday morning, left his auto here and took the railroad motor car for Butte Falls. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail Tribune, April 4, 1919, page 6 Earnest Carpenter, A. S. Bliton of Medford, G. W. Ager, our county school superintendent, and W. G. Morrow of Grants Pass were here for dinner Thursday. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail Tribune, May 24, 1920, page 6 G. W. Ager, who recently resigned from the office of county superintendent of the public schools, left the first of this week for Vale, where he will assume a more remunerative position. Mr. Ager states that he has enjoyed the work in Jackson County and regrets very much that his work will take him beyond the Rogue River Valley, where he hopes someday to return to make his home. "Local and Personal," Ashland Weekly Tidings, August 18, 1920, page 4 JOHN W. AID (1891-92) J. W. Aid, our local photographer, has lately taken some fine views of Talent and vicinity. Johnny is establishing a reputation as an artist. "Talent Items," Ashland Tidings, May 22, 1892, page 2 John Aid of Talent is in town canvassing for handsome photographic views and is meeting with considerable success. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 27, 1892, page 3 John W. Aid, the Ashland photographer, was in town this week delivering views he took here on Decoration Day. His firm does excellent work. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 17, 1892, page 3 J. W. Aid, the photographer, went to Hornbrook Tuesday to begin photography work in Siskiyou County. Mr. Aid makes a specialty of farm scenes, family groups and outdoor views of all kinds and has been doing considerable satisfactory work in those lines in Southern Oregon, and will no doubt meet with like success in Siskiyou County. Ashland Tidings, June 24, 1892, page 3 John W. Aid, the Ashland photographer, is now in Siskiyou County, and will doubtless do a good business. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 1, 1892, page 3 John W. Aid of Pokegama will start a photograph gallery at the lumber town in a short time. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 17, 1893, page 3 J. W. Aid came in from Pokegama on the 3rd on a short visit to relations and friends. He has purchased the Logan photographic outfit which he takes back with him. He had some fine views, which he had taken, of the log chute on the Klamath, the dam at Pokegama and others. Mr. Aid is an artist of no mean ability. He returned last Saturday. Talent News, June 1, 1893, page 4 J. W. Aid, now of Pokegama, last week bought the Logan photographic outfit at Ashland, and will employ it in his gallery over the hill. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 19, 1893, page 3 J. W. Aid has taken his departure from Ashland for Pokegama, to open a photograph gallery there. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 2, 1893, page 3 ALBERTYPE CO. Brooklyn, N.Y. postcard publisher R. M. ALLEN (1909) R. M. Allen was yesterday taking some photographic views of prominent buildings and street scenes, etc., to be used in a souvenir pamphlet which he is expecting to have ready in a couple of weeks. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, June 4, 1909, page 5 Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Allen left yesterday for Portland, where they expect to remain. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, July 23, 1909, page 8 RAY ANDERS (1934-72) 232 E. Main, 307 E. Jackson, Medford ![]() Central Point American, April 12, 1934, page 4 Dwaine E. Smith of 814½ East Jackson St. and Jim W. Anders of 941 Dakota Ave. have filed the assumed business name of Classic Studios at 1110 North Riverside Ave., according to records in the county clerk's office. The business will be concerned with commercial and portrait photography, the certificate said. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 9, 1954, page 11 ![]() The opening celebration will feature special values and prizes, owner Jim Anders announced. Moving to the new location has made it possible to expand display and selling area, studio and commercial darkroom facilities, Anders said. Medford Mail Tribune, June 3, 1966, page 7 ALFRED J. ANDERSON (1927-1931) See California Studio. Anderson Buys California Studio
A.
J. Anderson, who has had a lease on and operated the California Studio,
has purchased the same and changed the name to Anderson's Studio. It is
located upstairs at 128 East Main Street.
Mr. Anderson is an experienced photographer of several years [and] will specialize in portraits but is equipped to do all kinds of commercial work, enlarging, Kodak finishing and color work. Medford Mail Tribune, March 17, 1927, page 10 Anderson, Portrait Artist.
A. J. Anderson, owner
of the Anderson Studio, will leave Sunday morning for Portland, where
he will gain new ideas in photographic art at the Pacific International
Photographers' convention. . . . Alfred J.
Anderson is one of the leading portrait artists of this section and is
ably assisted by Mrs. Anderson. They do general work and specialize in
commercial work, indoor and outdoor.
Their studio is located at 128 East Main, upstairs. The Andersons have spent many years in their chosen work and have become experts. They have been in Medford for several years. Medford Mail Tribune, January 1, 1928, auto section, page 8 (page 42) "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, August 25, 1928, page 2 BARRETT ASSOCIATED WITH ANDERSON STUDIO
Jack
Barrett, veteran photographer of Dallas, Ore., who recently came to
Medford with the view of locating here permanently, will in the future
be associated with A. J. Anderson in his studio on Main Street.Mr. Barrett has been a photographer for the past 30 years and will specialize in portrait work at the Anderson studio. Mr. Anderson plans to devote a majority of his time to outdoor commercial photography. Medford Mail Tribune, April 16, 1929, page 4 Anderson Studio Now in New Ground Floor Location, 407 E. Main. Medford Mail Tribune, June 18, 1930, page 3 EDWIN X. ANDERSON See A-M Card Co. E. X. cider. Try its superior quality. Delivered any place in Medford. Phone 1070, or E. X. Anderson at Public Market, Wed. and Sat. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, November 26, 1926, page 2 F. J. Huber vs. Edwin X. Anderson et ux.--Foreclosure. "Circuit Court," Medford Mail Tribune, June 9, 1913, page 9 J. A. ANDERSON J. A. Anderson, a Walla Walla banker, in pursuit of happiness with the private photographic fad raging in him, is snowed in somewhere on the Siskiyous, taking views of mountain sublimity enveloped in white. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 6, 1890, page 3 ALFRED J. ANDERSON STUDIO (1925-31) 128 East Main, Medford ![]() January
31, 1927 Medford Mail
Tribune
A. J.
Anderson of the "Anderson Studio" arrived home Saturday night Portland,
where he attended the annual convention of the Pacific-International
Photographers Association. . . . Mr. Anderson exhibited in both the
portrait and commercial class, winning a blue ribbon in each class,
selection being based on outstanding distinctive examples of
photographic work.Anderson Buys California Studio
A. J. Anderson, who has had a lease on and operated the California
Studio, has purchased the same and changed the name to Anderson's
Studio. It is located upstairs at 128 East Main Street.
Mr. Anderson is an experienced photographer of several years [and] will specialize in portraits but is equipped to do all kinds of commercial work, enlarging, Kodak finishing and color work. Medford Mail Tribune, March 17, 1927, page 10 ![]() A. J. Anderson's camera (left) reflected in the Crest Confectionery mirror, Medford, circa 1928 "Anderson Is Back from Big Contest," Medford Daily News, September 4, 1928, page 2 WESLEY ANDREWS CO. Portland, Ore. postcard publisher Charles Wesley Andrews Born: Aurora, Ontario, Canada, December 10, 1875 Died: Portland, Oregon, December 22, 1950 Wesley Andrews' postcard company began operation in Baker in 1904 and continued in business until the starting of World War I. During the 1920s he moved his business to Portland. Coming from the East as a young boy, he and his parents first settled in Canyon City. A short time later they moved to Baker. In addition to his postcard business Andrews served for awhile as publisher of the Morning Democrat. He made frequent trips to the Oregon beaches, photographing many sunsets and ocean views. Many of his cards taken along the ocean carry poetry of his own composition. The business was sold to Herb Goldsmith. Many of the negatives today are in the files of the Oregon Historical Society. Edwin D. Culp, "Oregon Postcards," Oregon Historical Quarterly, December 1965, page 309 ANGELO STUDIO (Grants Pass 1909-16) ![]() September 10, 1909 Rogue River Courier "Personal and Local," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, November 5, 1909, page 5 Artistic photographs, postals, stamp pictures, amateur finishing. Come and see samples at the Angelo Studio, 605 Sixth Street. Mid-summer prices. Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, August 12, 1910, page 8 One-third off on all photos on Dollar Day at the Angelo Studio, 510 Sixth St., opp Court House. Advertisement, Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, October 20, 1915, page 3 The Angelo Studio is preparing to go out of business in Grants Pass. Prints from old negatives or new can be obtained for the next few weeks at reduced prices. "Personal and Local," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, June 28, 1916, page 4 ARBUCKLE-MORAN (1951-54) Robert N. Arbuckle, Jack C. Moran Photographers
Buy Field Studio Here
Robert Arbuckle and Jack C. Moran, who have been conducting a
photography business here for the past year, have purchased the Field
studio in the Leverette building, it was announced today.Both young photographers attended the Art Center school in Los Angeles before coming to the Rogue Valley. They did the photographic work for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association program this summer. Moran, in addition to his photographic work, is also a portrait painter and has painted a number of local people. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Field, proprietors of the studio for several years, are retiring to their ranch on Ross Lane on the west side of the valley. Medford Mail Tribune, November 1, 1951, page 8 ART-RAY Charles Arthur Payne and Leslie Rae Payne, Crescent City postcard publishers. Charles was the photographer. ARTCRAFT CAMERA SHOP (Grants Pass 1927-1982) [Philip Franklin] Brainerd was born Nov. 9, 1913, in Havre, Mont. The family moved to Grants Pass 14 years later, where his father [Philip A. Brainerd] opened a photography shop, Artcraft. "Brainerd Studio Is Sold to J. C. Wilson," Medford Mail Tribune, January 13, 1995, page B2 Starting in his teen years, he worked with his father and brothers at the Artcraft Camera Shop and Portrait Studio. On his return from World War II, he took over ownership of Artcraft, installing the first color photo finishing plant in Grants Pass. He retired in 1982. Obituary of Gordon A. Brainerd, died March 20, 2003; Medford Mail Tribune online ARTVUE POST CARD CO. 225 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. postcard publisher ASHLAND COMMERCIAL CLUB Postcard publisher. See Chester Stevenson DAVID M. AVERILL COMPANY Portland, Oregon postcard publisher, manufactured in Germany Souvenir Postal Cards, set of 10, 15¢. D. M. Averill & Co., The Curio Store, 331 Morrison St. Advertisement, The Sunday Oregonian, Portland, December 15, 1901, page 5 AW/WA Logo Wesley Andrews Co. (q.v.). When handwritten, logo resembles a flying "A": ![]() LESLIE BAILEY See Dunlap & Bailey A. L. Bailey, the young photographer of Phoenix, has been visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity the past week. "Missouri Flat Items," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, November 18, 1900, page 2 Leslie Bailey returned to his home last week from Medford where he has just finished [learning] the photographer's trade under George Mackey. "Provolt Items," Medford Mail, February 7, 1902, page 5 Lester [sic] Bailey has opened a photograph gallery in Jacksonville. He is an expert workman. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 29, 1902, page 5 A. L. Bailey has moved his photograph tent to the Neil property on Fifth Street, opposite the court house. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 12, 1902, page 5 L. Bailey, the photographer, who has been at Jacksonville for some time, is now in Medford. He recently returned from Jump-off Joe district, where he took some excellent views. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 23, 1902, page 5 F. M. and C. A. BAKER (BAKER BROS.) (1895-1896) F. M. and C. A. Baker have fitted up the photograph gallery, on North B Street, and about the first of November they expect to be able to open their place for business. Some five or six years ago these gentlemen were in the grocery business in this city. "News of the City," Medford Mail, October 25, 1895, page 8 Baker Bros., photographers, have a new display ad in today's Mail. The gentlemen have fitted up a very cozy gallery on North B Street, to which they invite all parties in quest of first-class work, and at figures that are reasonable. Medford Mail, November 1, 1895, page 8 My prices for cabinet photos still continue at $1.50 and $2.00 per dozen. F. M. Baker, B Street. "News of
the City," Medford
Mail, February 21, 1896, page 5
Baker, the
photographer, has
decided to
take to field work again, and will, within a few days, commence doing
mining and farm viewing. H. L. Miser will have charge of his studio in
Medford, and the same is being rearranged and refitted.Medford Mail, May 8, 1896, page 5 The Medford Gallery, on North B Street, formerly occupied by Baker Bros., has been reopened with H. L. Miser at its helm and is prepared to make anything in the line of photography at reasonable prices and with satisfaction to its patrons. Excerpt, Medford Mail, July 3, 1896, page 8 Twelfth Street Studio
F. M. Baker--Twelfth Street photographer. All kinds of photo work done
at living prices. Call and see my work and prices. Viewing a specialty;
also headquarters for amateur developing and finishing. Cabinet
photographs $3.00 per dozen. Between Woolen Mills and O.K. Store.
F.
M. Baker will open his Twelfth Street studio on Saturday, September
21st, and on that day will make first-class cabinet photos, on that day
only, for $2.00 per dozen. All other work from stamp photos up, done in
first-class style.
"City News," Daily Capital Journal, Salem, September 17, 1907, page 5 Daily Capital Journal, Salem, September 21-October 14, 1907, page 7 FRED H. BAKER (1951) 128 East Main, Medford Open Soon--Baker's Commercial Photographers announced today that they expect to open their shop Tuesday, February 27. A complete line of equipment recently arrived for the new business from Portland and Los Angeles, they said. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 22, 1951, page 12 MAUD BALDWIN Miss Maud Baldwin, whose picture is shown, is engaged in the photograph business at Klamath Falls. She is the daughter of County Judge George T. Baldwin, one of the ludest [sic] merchants in the county. "The Woman on Horseback," Oregon Journal, Portland, March 19, 1905, page 33 Mr. [sic] Baldwin, Klamath Falls, Oregon "Oregon's Photographers," Oregon Journal, Portland, September 8, 1907, page 14 CORA BALDWIN The Tyler photograph gallery at Ashland has been reopened, being now conducted by Geo. H. Tyler, assisted by Miss Cora Baldwin, who for a long time prior to the death of Mrs. Tyler had been connected with the establishment, and who understands all the detail work. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 3, 1893, page 3 Geo. H. Tyler has become possessor of the Wirth Photo Co.'s gallery in Medford as well as the plant which he owned, in Ashland. Mr. Wirth is badly involved. Miss Cora Baldwin is in charge of the gallery in Ashland and Tyler is running things at Medford. "Personal and Social," Valley Record, Ashland, Oregon, January 24, 1895, page 3 DAVID BALL David Ball has his photo tent in town. "Woodville Items," Medford Mail, November 29, 1901, page 5 MRS. FRED BALL See Edith Hayden Jones Bell DAISY L. AND GEORGE G. BANCROFT The Picture Mill, located on the block west of the First National Bank in this city, is now open for business. . . . The Picture Mill will specialize upon high grade portraiture and will do a general photographic business. Call and inspect the new studio and convince yourself that Grants Pass has at last secured an attractive, convenient and modernly equipped Picture Mill. "The Picture Mill Is Now Open for Business," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, September 27, 1917, page 4 The building in which the late A. T. Lewis conducted a studio has been completely remodeled, and it now shows the distinctive artistic taste of the proprietor, Mrs. Geo. Bancroft, who with her husband spent many days in planning and weeks in carrying out the plan. The equipment is of the very latest and includes a modern flash-light apparatus for use on dark days or in home portraiture. "Bancrofts Open a Well-Equipped Photo Studio," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, October 7, 1917, page 5 BARDELL ART CO. San Francisco postcard publisher Errand boy wanted; must have had some experience in printing office. Bardell Art Printing Co., Sierra Bldg., Front and Clay. San Francisco Call, November 3, 1912, page 69 BARKALOW BROS. Railway News Service, Omaha, Nebraska postcard publishers MRS. I. M. BARNARD (circa 1894-99) Our photographer, Mrs. Barnard, is going away for the summer and is taking pictures at greatly reduced rates. Mrs. Barnard does first-class work and has a liberal patronage. "Central Point Items," Medford Mail, February 21, 1896, page 1 Perry Ellis has opened a photograph gallery at Central Point in Mrs. Barnard's old stand, and will locate there for the winter. "News of the City," Medford Mail, December 4, 1896, page 7 Perry Ellis, the photographer, of Prospect, has leased Mrs. Barnard's gallery for the winter. "Central Point Items," Medford Mail, December 11, 1896, page 3 Mrs. I. M. Barnard has closed her photograph gallery and is making preparations to leave Central Point about May 1st. Her numerous friends will regret her departure and hope to have her again among us in the near future. "Central Point Pointers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 24, 1899, page 2 GEORGE ALFRED BARROWCLOUGH (circa 1906-10) Barrowclough briefly shot and sold postcards in Medford, apparently on his return from a photographic expedition to the San Francisco earthquake zone. H. T. BAUGHMAN (Medford, circa 1907) ![]()
H. T. Baughman.will be in Independence and vicinity for the summer. He
has been teaching in the vicinity of Medford, but his term closed a few
weeks ago. Mr. Baughman has been doing considerable work in photography
and will devote his leisure hours during the summer to making a large
number of Western Oregon scenes.
"Independence," Polk County Itemizer, Dallas, June 27, 1907, page 4 ROBERT VINTON BEALL Vint Beall of Central Point precinct has gone to Berkeley, Calif., where he will attend the deaf-mute college. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 10, 1893, page 3 R. Vinton Beall, of Central Point, a recent graduate of an Illinois school of photography, and who has been in that capacity in North Carolina for some time, has been called to New Orleans to assist during the Mardi Gras in that city. He will be employed on one of the highest branches of the photographer's art--that of carbon printer, at a good salary. Vinton has a large number of friends in this county who will be elated to learn of the flattering success he is achieving in his chosen profession. He may remain in New Orleans permanently. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, February 22, 1901, page 7 R. Vinton Beall, Jr., was in Medford several days this week visiting relatives and friends. He has lately returned from New Orleans, where he has been engaged in the photographing business, and will remain here until fall. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, April 12, 1901, page 6 ![]() July 11, 1902 Medford Mail Beall's
Photos.
RICHARD
BEHRENDT It
is conceded that Pacific Coast photos beat the world when done by an
expert. Realizing the need of this valley in this line and the
advantages which a rural gallery offers in perfecting this line of
work. Mr. R. Vinton Beall, a graduate of the Illinois College of
Photography at Effingham, Illinois, has just completed the installation
of a thoroughly modern and up-to-date plant in his recently erected
studio at the Beall ranch, two and one-half miles north of Medford, and
is now ready to arrange sittings for family groups, schools, child
portraiture, all styles of adult photos, commercial and still life
work. So complete is the gallery equipment that weather conditions cut
no figure and the display of samples of the artist's handicraft will
convince anyone that a new era has dawned in Jackson County
photography. As suggested in Mr. Beall's advertisement in another
column, it would be as well to arrange for sittings, as delays in
photography are always to be avoided if possible.
Medford Mail, July 11-18, 1902, page 2 An Up-to-Date Gallery.
The Medford Mail newsman,
in his search for the ever-exclusive new item, visited the photographic
gallery, recently built by R. Vinton Beall, on his father's (R. V.
Beall) place three miles north of Medford. The building is 16x24 feet,
with 12-foot walls, and no ceiling to interfere with his light
arrangements, which are absolutely perfect, having sky and sidelights
in plenty which, with curtains and backgrounds, enable him to control
the light, and this prevents his pictures from being rendered unsightly
by one side being too dark and the other too light. His largest camera
cost $65, and the lens for it cost $135 in New York City, and it is of
the best make on the market. He has his studio well supplied with all
the accessories that add to the unique effects desired by many persons
in their photos.Mr. Beall is a graduate of the Illinois College of Photography, taking the full two years' course. At the close of his school work he was instructor in carbons for several months, after which he went to Ashville, N.C., and then returned to Oregon, for he was not content except in old Jackson County. At the college he learned photography as an art, for in addition to being an expert in all the mechanical details, he thoroughly understands posing, a feature little understood by many photographers, as is proven by the awkward figures made by many persons who have been posed by them. Mr. Beall does all the latest in photography, including carbons, platinotypes, platinos, veloxes, opals and transparencies. Mr. Beall is also a practical chemist and has quite a laboratory in his dark room, which is one of the most complete in Oregon. Mr. Beall's work speaks for himself, for it is equal to the best that is done in any of the galleries in this state. Medford Mail, July 25, 1902, page 2 The Unrivaled Carbon!
The art gems of photography, whose beauty, artistic value and absolute
permanence cannot be excelled by any other process. The acme of
perfection in photography the world over. Made in some fifteen
different colors on paper, celluloid, porcelain, ivory and opal glass.
BEALL MAKES 'EM. The Wayside Studio, 2½ miles north of
Medford.
Medford Mail, July 25, 1902, page 7 Horace Nicholson has had on exhibition lately some very fine photographs of the Ray dam near Tolo with historic Table Rock as a background. The pictures are finely finished and show a complete mastery of the photographic art. They are the work of R. Vinton Beall, of the Wayside Studio. Mr. Beall's work is all high class, and his studio is equipped with everything in the way of modern facilities for the making of fine photographs, and the operator knows how to handle them so as to get the best results. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, October 3, 1902, page 7 Vinton Beall, the clever artist, is doing much of the excellent work for which he is noted. Among his latest productions are photographs of Miss Centenna Rothermel as queen of the Grants Pass carnival, in a number of poses, which are really fine and reflect much credit on Mr. B. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 1, 1903, page 3 FRANK W. BECK San Francisco, Woodland, Fresno Alex. Ireland returned last week with his hunting and pleasure party. The party consisted of Dr. J. Patterson, Frank Beck, a photographer, Henry Patterson, a farmer, all of Visalia, Calif., Crit Tolman, of Ashland, and Joe Delk, of Medford. . . . The object of the trip, so far as the California parties were concerned, was to have a good time and take photographs of the several places of interest which they visited, and of the pictures they gathered in just an even one hundred and four--all of them different scenes. "Slew Plenty of Deer," Medford Mail, October 4, 1895, page 1 Mr. Ireland has but recently received letters from Dr. Patterson and photographer Beck, the gentlemen who were here last summer from Visalia, Calif., stating that their party of six would be here about July first prepared for a four months' hunt in the mountains. "News of the City," Medford Mail, February 28, 1896, page 5 Fortunately, in proof of these statements, Mr. F. W. Beck, a well-known photographer of San Francisco, formed one of the party. True to his trade he carried his camera, and views were taken from time to time of the progress and success of the expedition. "Hunting in Southern Oregon," Overland Monthly, August 1897, page 146 Beck Brothers, the photographers, have secured a large photograph of Jim Walker, the first sheriff of Fresno County. . . . "Jim Walker Photographed," Fresno Weekly Republican, February 17, 1899, page 5 BECK'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY Ferrotypes made at reduced prices for the next 30 days at Beck's opposite Sentinel. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 12, 1877, page 3 Pictures made and delivered in ten minutes at Beck's Photographic Gallery, opposite Sentinel office. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 19, 1877, page 3 San Francisco, Cal. postcard publisher. Cards manufactured in Germany BELL ART STUDIO (1942-44) Bell Studios, new photographic studio at 109 East Main Street in this city, will open Saturday, according to an announcement by Dave Bowman. The new studio, under the management of Mr. Bowman, will specialize in hand-painted portraits in oil. Latest-type Cooper-Hewitt lightings and professional Hollywood backgrounds will be employed by Bell Studios, with emphasis upon theatrical poses and speed film for photographs of children and tiny babies. . . . Dave Bowman, one of the owners and the general manager of the Bell Studios in this city, comes from Klamath Falls, where he has managed a similar studio for some time. "Bell Studio to Open Here with Bowman Manager," Medford Mail Tribune, March 13, 1942, page 5 Bell Art Studio on East Main Street has undergone a complete remodeling and redecoration during the past three weeks, and is now open to the public with new floors, drapes, counter and other redecoration features. A new darkroom has been installed for Kodak finishing. The local photography studio was opened in March of 1942, and is affiliated with Bell Studios in Klamath Falls and Eugene. M. C. Stott of Portland is proprietor of the chain, which employs 35 persons, and Edna P. Myers is manager of the Medford studio. Mrs. Myers, who has been here two and a half years, returned last month from a three-month vacation. "Bell Studio Undergoes Entire Redecoration." Medford Mail Tribune, July 9, 1944, page 5 NOAH S. BENNETT (1880s-1906) ![]() "City Happenings," Medford Mail, March 6, 1903, page 7 From the Klamath Falls Republican: N. S. Bennett, a photographer of Medford, arrived in the city Saturday on his way to Crater Lake, where he expects to get some fine pictures of winter scenery around the lake. "Klamath County News," Medford Mail, March 11, 1904, page 3 N. S. Bennett returned Sunday from a two weeks' trip to Klamath County. He spent a good part of his time in the Wood River Valley--where the snow was from two to three and a half feet deep--but he provided himself with snowshoes and succeeded in securing several fine views of that picturesque country. He was not, however, fortunate in getting views of Crater Lake, as there was a storm on every day during his five days' stay near the lake. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, March 18, 1904, page 4 If you want to give your friends in the East some idea of what scenes in Southern Oregon are like, you send them a collection of the stereo views taken by N. S. Bennett. These views comprise a wide range of subjects and thoroughly cover the scenery of Southern Oregon. They can be had either at the Medford Book Store or at H. B. Nye's. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, July 8-August 26, 1904, page 1 N. S. Bennett:--"You want to know about my summer trip north. Well, it would take quite a while to tell all of it and more space, probably, than you could spare. I made the trip to the summit of Mt. Hood and spent several days taking views of the glaciers on the mountain. I put in quite a spell in Eastern Oregon, making pictures of the big harvesting outfits in the Columbia River bottom, and had a good time all around, coupled with considerable exposure and hardships, and, in the getting of the Mt. Hood views, no little danger. I had considerable trouble in getting views of interiors of the buildings at the fair. They wouldn't allow me to enter the grounds with my regular camera, so I was obliged to get a 'Brownie.' I got them just the same." "Street Echoes," Medford Mail, September 22, 1905, page 1 N. L. [sic] Bennett and family spent July 4 on the snow-capped summit of Ashland Peak. Photographs were taken of the children playing in the snow and making a snowman. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, July 6, 1915, page 2 THEODORE W. BENTON Theodore W. Benton of Colusa, California is touring Oregon taking views of scenery for an eastern publication. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, March 30, 1911, page 5 CHARLES F. BIXBY (1909-12) Chas. F. Bixby arrived in Grants Pass Saturday to enter the photographic business, and he has leased the former Loveridge studio, next back of the Hotel Layton. Mr. Bixby was in the business in Los Angeles for many years until three years ago, when he went to Alberta, Can. At that time he considered Grants Pass a possible location, but he was desirous of a more decided change of climate. He says he does not care to spend another winter in Alberta. He has rented a house at 621 South Fourth Street and expects Mrs. Bixby and the children to arrive soon. "Personal and Local," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, September 10, 1909, page 3 As one of the sidelights on the recent raids by Josephine County and Grants Pass authorities on "blind pigs," James Bixby, a photographer of that city, was shot in the shoulder by Chief of Police Rowley. The shooting occurred during the service of a search warrant upon the home of Fred Wickman, in which sixty gallons of liquor was confiscated by the officers. "Photographer Shot During Raid on Grants Pass 'Blind Pig'; Cries of Holdup Alarms," Medford Sun, February 25, 1912, page 1 A bill for expenses and damages of $5263 was presented to the city council of Grants Pass by C. F. Bixby, a photographer, who was shot in the shoulder during a whisky raid in February. "Brief News of Oregon," The Madras Pioneer, October 3, 1912, page 4 Miss Cora Coutant . . . discovered C. F. Bixby, formerly of Grants Pass, now conducting a studio in Denver. "Bixby in Denver," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, April 16, 1918, page 4 FRANK L. BLAIR Oregon City 1891, Ashland 1892 F. L. Blair, of Portland, came out last Tuesday to carry on the photographic business at the Logan gallery. "Personal," Ashland Tidings, January 29, 1892, page 3 F. L. Blair of Portland is now in charge of the Logan gallery at Ashland, Mrs. Logan having accepted a position in a gallery at that metropolis. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 5, 1892, page 3 BN CO. Four-color process postcards BOSTON PHOTO CAR The Boston R.R. Photo Car went north yesterday. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, October 25, 1894, page 3 MARTIN D. BOWERS Gold Hill F. H. BOYD F. H. Boyd, a photographer of Grants Pass, who was formerly in business here, was in the city Wednesday. "Personal Mention," Oregon City Courier, August 31, 1906, page 5 HENRY J. BOYD (Eugene 1891, Lebanon 1893-1901, Jacksonville 1901, Ashland 1902, Medford 1902, Ashland 1903-17) H. J. Boyd, our photographer, informs us that owing to the bad condition of the roads it will be impossible for him to be in Florence as he expected. He will come later in the season. The West, Florence, Oregon, June 9, 1893, page 3 Mr. H. J. Boyd, a photographer of Eugene, has rented the photograph gallery in Courtney's brick, and will be ready for business about the middle of October. Mr. Boyd has been with F. A. Rankin at Eugene for the past four years, which fact speaks very favorably for his skill as a photographer, that gallery having the reputation of turning out a fine grade of work. "Expressions," Lebanon Express, September 29, 1893, page 5 H. J. Boyd pitched his photograph tent at Shedds this week. His brother Jim will run it during the summer, and will send the negatives here to Lebanon, to have the work finished. We will say that those who patronize this tent will get first-class work, as Mr. Boyd is by far the best artist that ever came to this city, and we will say his work will compare favorable with any in the state. "Expressions," Lebanon Express, April 12, 1895, page 3 Cut This Out.
H. D. Boyd
has opened a photograph
gallery at Ashland. He is a good workman.
It will count you 50 cts. on every $2.00 worth of work, if presented at
the Lebanon Art Gallery any time between this date and March 1st, 1896.
H.
J.
Boyd
Lebanon
Express, January 16, 1896, page 3Photographer Boyd the photographer--first-class work. "S'More Things," Bohemia Nugget, Cottage Grove, April 7, 1899, page 4 "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 14, 1901, page 7 The firm of Mackey & Boyd was dissolved last month. H. C. still holds forth at the big tent, while his quondam partner is operating at Ashland. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 27, 1902, page 4 It is a far cry from the "picture gallery" of those days to the modern, up-to-date studio of today, such for instance as that of Mr. H. J. Boyd at 177 East Main Street. Mr. Boyd is one of Oregon's native sons, and learned his business under one of the state's best photographers, has since put forth every effort to advance with the times and today is turning out work that is not excelled in large cities. He has devoted twenty-four years to photography, eleven years of that time being spent here in Ashland, and we are confident that his host of satisfied customers in this city and vicinity will bear us out in the statement that he is more than a mere photographer--that he is an artist in the truest sense of the word. He specializes in portraiture, but is also prepared to do outdoor view work of all kinds. Mr. Boyd did all the photographic work for the Ashland High School annual this year, and it speaks for itself far more eloquently than we could. "Boyd's Studio," Business Edition--Ashland Record, magazine supplement, 1912, SOHS M44E3 H. J. Boyd has rented his studio for a year to Mrs. Wynne Scott of Jules City, Kan. Mr. Boyd will take a needed rest during the term of the lease, having been tied to the studio for 24 years. "Local and Personal," Ashland Tidings, June 20, 1912, page 5 Ashland, Oregon has two new photographers, both Mr. Camps and Mr. Boyd having leased studios there. Camera Craft, October 1912, page 486 Wynne Scott, the photographer, who has occupied the Boyd studio for some months past, has leased the room occupied by Madame Dilhan's millinery store and will move her gallery there about June 1. . . . Mr. Boyd, it is reported, will occupy his building himself after Mrs. Scott vacates it. "For New Gallery," Ashland Tidings, April 24, 1913, page 8 ![]() June
12, 1913 Ashland Tidings
Boyd the photographer
wants two loads of wood. Will pay half cash and half photos."Local and Personal," Ashland Tidings, September 29, 1913, page 5 Photographers come and photographers go, but Boyd stays forever. See his ad in this issue. Ashland Tidings, January 22, 1914, page 1 O. H. Barnhill and Miss Kirkpatrick of Ashland and Mrs. Parker and daughter of Portland--who are visiting at the Gregory and Yeo homes--form a party that will be taken to Crater Lake Friday by Mr. Boyd, the photographer. "In the Social Realm," Ashland Tidings, August 14, 1913, page 4 J. N. BOYD (Cottage Grove 1899-1904, Grants Pass 1904-1905) Cabinet photos $1.50 per doz. for a few days. Come now, save money. J. N. Boyd, photographer. "S'More Things," Bohemia Nugget, Cottage Grove, February 23-March 17, 1899, page 4 Grants Pass is to have the third photographic gallery, the new one to be put in by J. N. Boyd, who comes from Cottage Grove, where he has been in the business for the past three years. But during that time he has had his eye on Grants Pass, and deciding that it has the best future of any town in Southern Oregon and is a town that will have a steady growth and permanent prosperity, he has decided to "pitch his tent in the city of promise" and that he will do in reality for he is unable to secure a room for his purpose. He expects to be ready for business by the first of next week. "Our Personal Column," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, December 15, 1904, page 5 J. N. Boyd, who has been in Portland for the past month, whither he went to take the remains of his wife for interment in one of the cemeteries of that city, returned Wednesday to Grants Pass. Mr. Boyd will again resume his photographic business, which he left in charge of A. E. Kaiser. "The Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, June 16, 1905, page 3 J. N. Boyd came up from Ashland Monday to turn over his photograph tent to Mr. Bruch [sic--see Branch, below], who will conduct the business in the future. Mr. Boyd is now engaged in the grocery business in Ashland. "Items of Personal Interest," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, September 15, 1905, page 7 DAVID, PHILIP FRANKLIN and VerNETTE BRAINERD (1940-42, 1946-82) WILFLEY STUDIO IS PURCHASED BY
PHILIP
BRAINERD
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brainerd and
daughters, Jan and Lynn, formerly of 21 South Groveland Avenue, left
last week for Petaluma, Calif., where they will make their home. . . .
Until recently Mr. Brainerd was associated with his brother, Phil
Brainerd, at Brainerd Studios. At Petaluma he will enter the
photographic equipment business.
Ray S. Wilfley today announced the sale of his Wilfley Studio and
Camera Shop, 40 South Central Avenue, to Philip Brainerd, engraver on
the Salem Statesman and
son
of P. A. Brainerd, at whose photograph studio in Grants Pass he
received his early training.
The new owner will take over the Wilfley business tonight upon his arrival from Portland. Ruth LeClerc, associated with the local studio for ten years, will remain. Mr. Wilfley, accompanied by his wife, will return soon to Fairbury, Neb., where he will return to the banking business, which he gave up to come to Medford in May 1938 to take over the Kennell-Ellis studio. The Wilfleys resided at 29 Ross Court. Their daughter, Mrs. Ray A. Young, a bride of last September, will remain here. She and her husband reside at 25 South Orange Street. Mr. Wilfley is a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Elks Lodge. He has been a popular worker in civic and club affairs since coming to Medford. Mr. Brainerd, before going to the Statesman last June, was photographer and engraver on the Grants Pass Courier. He installed the photoengraving department at the Courier in 1935. Medford Mail Tribune, November 14, 1940, page 7 Miss Swartsley to Wed Phil
Brainerd at
February Service
Mrs. Edith Swartsley of Ashland has announced the engagement and
approaching marriage of her daughter, Miss VerNetta, to Phil F.
Brainerd, of this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Brainerd of Grants
Pass.
Brainerd
Studio Is Sold to J. C. WilsonThe wedding will be an event of February 8. Miss Swartsley, who is a graduate of the Ashland High School and worked at the office of the chamber of commerce there, has been employed in the office of the secretary of state in Salem for the past year. Mr. Brainerd, the present owner of Wilfley's studio, was graduated from the Grants Pass High School and was a student at the University of Oregon in Eugene, and Oregon State College. For five years he was a photographer with the Grants Pass Daily Courier, and before taking over Wilfley's studio was with the Oregon Statesman in Salem. He was previously with the Artcraft camera shop in Grants Pass. Medford Mail Tribune, January 9, 1941, page 5
Phil Brainerd, proprietor for the past two years of the Brainerd Studio
and Camera Shop, 40 South Central Avenue, announced yesterday the sale
of the business to J. C. Wilson of Portland, an experienced
photographer, who will assume possession on [omission] and open
for business
Tuesday. Sale price was not revealed.
The new owner will engage in portrait photography only, and will bring his own equipment. Brainerd and Mrs. Brainerd will remain here for a few days before moving to Grants Pass, where they will reside until Brainerd leaves to enter the U.S. army signal corps in about two weeks. Medford Mail Tribune, November 15, 1942, page 5 BRAINERDS RETURN FROM WAR DUTY;
PURCHASE STUDIO
Purchase of the Evergreen Studios at 40 South Central Avenue from R. R.
Gibbons was announced yesterday by Phil Brainerd, who, associated with
his brother, Dave, will operate the business under the name Brainerd
Studio and Camera Shop.
Phil Brainerd was proprietor of a photo shop at the same address prior to entry into the army three and one-half years ago. A cameraman with the army service forces, he was chief army photographer at the United Nations conference in San Francisco and has many interesting pictures of the event. He and his wife are residing at 1628 E. Main Street. Dave Brainerd, formerly with Artcraft Camera Shop in Grants Pass, was a naval photographer in the South Pacific during the war. He and his wife have made their home at 18 Hawthorne Street. The two men will do portrait, commercial and finishing work. Medford Mail Tribune, March 3, 1946, page 12 "Brainerds Leave for California; Guests at Parties," Medford Mail Tribune, February 14, 1954, page 2 ![]() 1960.
The studio
continues as Brainerd's, but it has been sold to Robert and Joyce
Duncan. . . . Brainerd's moved to its present location at 120 E. Main
St. in 1955. The grand opening was Sept. 17 that year and more than
2,000 attended, including representatives from the major camera and
photographic supply companies, such as Kodak, Argus and Polaroid. The
opening was the subject of articles in Rangefinder magazine
and Kodak Dealer News.
Longtime
Photographer Philip Brainerd Dead at 81All the Brainerds--P.A., Phil, his brother Gordon and his son Phil--are graduates of the Winona, Wisc. Professional School of Photography. Brainerd explained that only experienced professional photographers are admitted to the school. The Brainerds' son, Paul, now is a Kodak vice president. The Brainerds lost most of their files of old films when Robinson's Store burned in 1978. The shop received extensive water damage, and only five years of negatives could be salvaged. The Duncans come from a small town near Great Falls, Mont. They had a small studio there, handling weddings, portraits and wildlife photography on a freelance basis. Duncan worked for the U.S. Forest Service and had been on a job in the Applegate district a few years ago. When he and his wife saw Brainerd's advertisement for sale in a national photography magazine, they decided to move to Medford and buy the business. "Brainerd's Photography Has Seen Many Changes," Medford Mail Tribune, January 1, 1982, page C13
Philip Franklin Brainerd, 81, professional photographer in Medford for
60 years, died Tuesday (Jan. 3, 1995) at his home in Rancho Mirage,
Calif.
In 1945, while a master sergeant in the U.S. Army, he was the official photographer for the founding conference of the United Nations in San Francisco. He headed a staff of 54 photographers. Mr. Brainerd and his wife, VerNetta, owned and operated Brainerd's, 120 E. Main St., Medford, until retiring in 1982. They moved to Rancho Mirage that year. Mr. Brainerd was born Nov. 9, 1913, in Havre, Mont. The family moved to Grants Pass 14 years later, where his father opened a photography shop, Artcraft. After graduating from Grants Pass High School, Mr. Brainerd attended Oregon State University, then transferred to the University of Oregon. He worked in hs father's business before becoming photographer for the Grants Pass Courier. He later was hired by Charles Sprague, owner of the Salem Statesman. In the fall of 1940, Mr. Brainerd bought the Wilfley studio in Medford. Excerpt, Medford Mail Tribune, January 13, 1995, page B2 ![]() 1964. J. W. BRANCH PHOTO STUDIO J. N. [sic] Boyd came up from Ashland Monday to turn over his photograph tent to Mr. Bruch [sic], who will conduct the business in the future. Mr. Boyd is now engaged in the grocery business in Ashland. "Items of Personal Interest," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, September 15, 1905, page 7 Go to Branch's Studio (Big Tent) for pictures and frames. "Some Bargain Pointers," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, November 17, 1905, page 4 Having moved to the Hammock Studio on Sixth Street, opposite the post office, I would be pleased to have my old customers to continue with me, and I will appreciate as many new ones as I can accommodate. I will make you anything from a stamp picture up to one 40x60 inches. Thanking you for your past patronage and thanking you in advance for your future support, I am respectfully, BRANCH
PHOTO STUDIO.
"Some Bargain Pointers," Rogue River Courier, Grants
Pass, April 12, 1907, page 5Christmas Photos.
Miss Helen [sic]
Loveridge has sold her photograph studio on Sixth and H streets to J.
W. Branch and will go to Eugene to live with her father.
Xmas photos made at Branch's Photo Studio opposite post office are hard
to beat for Xmas presents. His freehand paintings, crayon works are
fine. His products are sent to New York, Massachusetts, Norway, Austria
and Germany. His is the finest equipped little studio on the coast.
Satisfaction guaranteed. See?
Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, December 6, 1907, page 5 "Items of Personal Interest," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, April 10, 1908, page 5 H. C. Mackey, the new proprietor of the Branch Studio, has taken hold of his work in this city and is enjoying a rush of business. Mr. Mackey is well known in this valley as a photographer, having for many years conducted a studio at Medford, where his excellent work drew much attention. He has made a study of the newest and best methods employed in his profession and in putting these methods into practice is able to produce photographs which are not excelled anywhere. Those wishing photos with the pose just right and the workmanship perfect will be pleased with the results of a visit to his studio on Sixth Street. Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, October 23, 1908, page 1 EMIL BRITT (1878-circa 1915) Emil Britt is expected back from San Francisco soon to take charge of Peter Britt's photographic gallery in this place. Emil is said to be a first-class artist now, having studied under the masters in San Francisco. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 21, 1883, page 3 Emil Britt returned from San Francisco on last Sunday's stage. He will remain here now and assist his father in the photographing business. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, October 27, 1883, page 3 Emil Britt has been taking views of the town, which are quite natural and reflect credit on his skill as a photographer. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 17, 1884, page 3 PETER BRITT (1852-1905) AN ENTERPRISING ARTIST.--Mr. Peter Britt, our resident daguerrean and photographic artist, has, within the past few months, completed the building and furnishing of one of the best arranged and most complete galleries to be found anywhere on the Pacific Coast. The edifice is situated on the rise of the hill between Jackson Creek and Rich Gulch, in the center of a beautiful garden. The site is a prominent one, and the form and general appearance of the building itself exhibits an artistic taste that cannot fail to strike the attention of strangers as they approach our town from the north or south. Mr. Britt has now got his arrangements complete for taking the best of pictures in every style of the art. He is now kept quite busy in making, by the dozen, album photographs. Nature evidently designed Mr. Britt for an artist, for he never appears happier than when making chemical experiments or reading works devoted exclusively to his art. That he holds a high rank in his profession we have the evidence of a practicing artist, who has written to a person in this place that Mr. Britt's ambrotypes would grace the first galleries in Philadelphia. That Mr. Britt keeps himself thoroughly booked on the very latest improvements in the art is evidenced from the fact that he can produce the famous "spirit pictures," about which late Eastern correspondence tells us the spiritualists of Boston were "thrown into a furor of excitement." His skill and enterprise entitle him to the full confidence and liberal patronage of our community. Oregon Sentinel, January 31, 1863, page 2 PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS.--Among all the parlor ornaments and expedients for investing home with additional sacredness, which fashion fabricates from time to time, nothing meets so many wants as the photographic album. With its rich binding it gives a literary air and makes a beautiful display upon a table, and, better than that, it preserves the counterfeit presentiment of those whose forms and memories are hallowed by love and friendship. Mr. Peter Britt, our skillful resident artist, can accommodate you. Semi-Weekly Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 15, 1863, page 2 Photographic--At no place in town can you enjoy yourself so well for an hour or two as at Peter Britt's Photography Rooms. Hundreds of familiar faces greet you on every side, and make you feel at home. Mr. Britt has just received from San Francisco a beautiful stereoscope giving a large number of fine views, from every part of the world. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 30, 1864, page 3 ![]() October 1, 1864 Oregon Intelligencer, Jacksonville Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, March 25, 1865 Mr. Peter Britt is making fine pictures this spring, and those who contemplate getting pictures this year will do well if they go now. As we understand Mr. B. will close his gallery during the hot summer months, that he may get time to finish some oil paintings which he has under way. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 8, 1867, page 3
![]() August 22, 1867 Oregon Sentinel Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 7, 1874, page 3 Peter Britt yesterday took Barden's picture at the county jail. "Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 16, 1875, page 3 Capt. O. C. Applegate, of Lake County, favored us with a call last Saturday. He informs us that a party of tourists will start in a few days for Crater Lake, accompanied by Peter Britt, of this place, who will take photographs of the magnificent scenery the country affords. "Personal," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 10, 1875, page 3 Peter Britt has gone on a trip up Rogue River. He will take photographs of the principal scenery. "Local Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 31, 1876, page 3 Peter Britt started the other day for Lake County, where he will take photographic views of the most prominent scenery that section affords. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 10, 1877, page 3 Peter Britt has returned from a trip through Southeastern Oregon and Northern California. He took photographic views of much of the prominent scenery his journey afforded, including Mount Shasta. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 17, 1877, page 3 The last number of the West Shore contains a picture of Rogue River Falls [actually, Mill Creek Falls] from a photograph by Peter Britt, of this place. Oregon Sentinel, September 5, 1877, page 3 P. Britt left for the Lake country, via Lake of the Woods, this week. He will take photographic views of the scenery as he proceeds and will be absent for several weeks. "Personal Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1879, page 3 P. Britt, accompanied by his son and daughter, will make a trip to the coast in a few days, expecting to be gone several weeks. He will take photographs of the most prominent objects of scenery as he progresses. "Personal Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 30, 1880, page 3 Peter Britt, artist and florist, from Jacksonville, has been spending a few days among us. He came down for the purpose of taking views of the coast, and, as he says, to hear the roar of "old ocean" once more. His son and Miss Mollie, his daughter, accompanied him; also Mr. Linville, wife and daughter, and Miss Addie Langell. We spent two very pleasant evenings with the party. Mr. Britt is a true artist, and we enjoyed the interchange of ideas in regard to photography very much. He left for his home on last Thursday.--[Del Norte Record. "Personal Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 27, 1880, page 3 P. Britt took a number of photographs of the new and handsome Red Men's wigwam in this place Saturday. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 3, 1885, page 3 Peter Britt, our local photographer, assisted by his son, takes photographs of every style and by the latest improved methods. Their work will compare favorably with any done in the state, and their prices are quite reasonable. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 18, 1887, page 3 [A pair of thieves] were photographed by P. Britt yesterday, in response to a telegram from the railway authorities, L. R. Fields, the general traffic superintendent, thinking they are responsible for other crimes in which the railroad is interested. "Car Thieves Caught," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 13, 1891, page 3 P. Britt & Son took a number of photographs during the 4th of July, which are first-class. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 14, 1893, page 3 Several of the Chinese residents of Jackson County were in town during the past few days, having their photographs taken by P. Britt & Son so that they can be properly registered by the federal officials. Democratic Times, January 11, 1894, page 3 BROCK (1892) The Logan photograph gallery at Ashland has passed into the hands of artist Brock and wife of Astoria, who will operate it in the future. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 5, 1892, page 3 Mrs. Hattie Logan of Portland was at Ashland last week, making arrangements for the renting of her photograph gallery at the granite city to an Astoria gentleman, who is now in charge. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 12, 1892, page 2 BROWN PHOTO COMPANY Remember, until Oct. 21st you can get six finest cabinet photos for only $1; one dozen, $1.50 at Brown & Co.'s gallery. (These are special rates to advertise our work.) Ashland Tidings, October 22, 1894 The Brown Photo Company, to accommodate people who could not get sittings last week, will continue their low rates until next Wednesday, Oct. 31st, viz. 6 finest cabinet photos $1, or 1 dozen for $1.50. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, October 25, 1894, page 3 JEROME BROWN (1949) Photographer Needs Babies
Jerome Brown, Medford photographer, today asked for Ashland babies as
subjects for a series of pictorial stories of Mother Goose rhymes. He
hopes to sell the completed series to a newspaper syndicate for
national distribution.
The series will be titled "Brown Babies," and include pictures of the youngsters with appropriate captions telling the story. Parents have been invited to contact the Jerome Brown Studio at 233 South Riverside. Ashland Tidings, February 11, 1949, page 4 WANTED--Cute babies for photographic illustration. Jerome Brown Studio, 233 S. Riverside. Ph. 8275. Classified ad, Medford Mail Tribune, Ma4ch 14, 1949, page 10 MILES BROWNRIGG (1901-02) Rev. M. Brownrigg, pastor of the Church of Christ at Phoenix, has decided to open a photograph gallery at that place and is erecting a building for that purpose. He was engaged in photography before entering the ministry. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, September 20, 1901, page 7 The Phoenix photo gallery is now running at full blast and cheap prices for thirty days. "Phoenix Items," Medford Mail, December 6, 1901, page 3 Elder M. Brownrigg will soon close his ministerial labors in Phoenix. He desires to finish his college course, and this cannot be done while his time is taken up in preaching. Besides this he is badly afflicted with nervousness caused by too much worry and hard study. He will try to finish his course in one year and will take photos at the same time to defray his expenses. "Phoenix Items," Medford Mail, December 13, 1901, page 3 Photo Outfit Sale Cheap.
Regular 8x10 (portrait) camera, lens,
shutter, background, headrest and etc. Apply to M. Brownrigg, Phoenix,
Oregon.Medford Enquirer, April 19, 1902, page 5 BRUBAKER AERIAL SURVEYS Portland, Oregon postcard publisher BRUNO STUDIO (1940-41) WILBUR BUSHNELL STUDIO (Ashland 1931-1948) In July of 1931, Mr. Bushnell first came to Ashland. Having recently graduated from school, he was anxious to get a start in business, so purchased the Hinthorne studio, which was located in the Peil building on the corner of the Plaza and Winburn Way. Competition was strong at this time, and the country was suffering from depression years. Six months later Bushnell closed [the] studio in the Plaza and went to work for the Darling Studio, which was located where the Bushnell Studio and Camera Store now is. After six months with the Darlings, he went back to the Plaza shop and four months later made arrangements to buy out the business interests of the Darlings. . . . Mr. Bushnell was raised in Eugene and took two years of electrical engineering at Oregon State College. From Corvallis he returned to Eugene, where he attended the University of Oregon school of architecture for five years and was awarded his degree. "Modern Equipment Enables Bushnell Studio to Handle Photographic Needs," Ashland Tidings, February 12, 1948, page 5 BUSHNELL-PERKINS STUDIO (Ashland 1935-1937) C.T. AMERICAN ART COLORED (for Curt Teich; q.v.) Chicago postcard publisher. White border, matte, tinted CALIFORNIA STUDIO (1925-27) Opened on Easter, April 12, 1925 at 128 East Main, over the Model Clothing Store. Medford Mail Tribune, April 10, 1925, page 9 ANDERSON ASSUMES STUDIO MANAGEMENT
Having assumed entire
control of the California Studio, I wish to state that all persons
holding coupons may have them honored if presented at the studio on or
before A. J. Anderson,
who has been a resident of Medford for several months, has assumed
management of the California Studio, over Marsh's grocery. Under his
management a campaign will be launched to make the California Studio
one of the best in this city, and the slogan "Portraits of
Distinction," which has been adopted by Mr. Anderson, will be followed
to the letter with all work from the making of the negative to the
finished print will be [sic] done in Medford under his personal supervision.
Mr. Anderson is well fitted to manage the California Studio, having had years of experience in photographic work in large studios in Minneapolis as well as Butte, Montana and Spokane, Washington. Medford Mail Tribune, February 2, 1926, page 6 April 1st, 1926. [A. J.] Anderson, California Studio (over Marsh's Grocery). Medford Mail Tribune, February 2, 1926, page 8 . . . A. J. Anderson was appointed official post photographer. "D. G. Tyree Team Is Winner for Legion Members," Medford Mail Tribune, April 3, 1926, page 3 Immediately following the dinner, Mr. Anderson of the California Studio and Mr. R. E. Mulligan of Central Point assembled the men on the lawn, where the Cirkut camera "shot" the bunch. The ladies were then asked to join the circle and whole group photographed. "Rain Is No Bar to Central Point Picnic," Medford Mail Tribune, May 24, 1926, page 3 Anderson Buys California Studio
A.
J. Anderson, who has had a lease on and operated the California Studio,
has purchased the same and changed the name to Anderson's Studio. It is
located upstairs at 128 East Main Street.
Mr. Anderson is an experienced photographer of several years [and] will specialize in portraits but is equipped to do all kinds of commercial work, enlarging, Kodak finishing and color work. Medford Mail Tribune, March 17, 1927, page 10 FRANK L. CAMPS (Olympia, Washington 1891, Ashland 1893-1917) Photography.
Mr. F. L. Camps, recently from Olympia,
Wash., has arrived in Ashland and has associated himself in the
photography business with Mr. Geo. H. Tyler. These gentlemen can be
found at the old established Tyler stand in Myer Block, where they will
be pleased to accommodate all wanting anything in the photographic line.Ashland Tidings, May 26, 1893 Married.
CAMPS-LOGAN--At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Reeser, Sunday morning, July 12th, by Rev. George N. Annes, F. L. Camps
and Mrs. Hattie M. Logan, both of Ashland.The wedding ceremony was performed in the presence of the family and the couple left almost immediately on the southbound train for San Jose, Cal., where Mr. Camps contemplates engaging in the photography business. Ashland Tidings, July 13, 1896 Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Camps have returned to Ashland, after an absence in California for some time. They will take charge of their former photograph gallery. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 29, 1898, page 3 You can get photo-buttons at Camps' studio--right prices. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, January 29, 1900, page 3 Photographer Camps has taken a few excellent views of the dining room of the Depot Hotel that give a very good idea of the place. "Excellent Photographic Work," Ashland Tidings, October 14, 1901, page 3 ![]() December
31, 1914 Ashland Tidings
Ashland Tidings, December 14, 1903 Mr. L. W. Marble . . . has leased the Camps Studio of this city and is now prepared to serve the people of Ashland. . . . "New Studio," Ashland Tidings, July 25, 1912, page 4 Ashland, Oregon has two new photographers, both Mr. Camps and Mr. Boyd having leased studios there. Camera Craft, October 1912, page 486 CANYON PUBLISHING CO. Canyonville, Oregon postcard publisher CARDINELL-VINCENT San Francisco postcard publisher; manufactured in Germany. "CV Co." logo SPENCER T. ST. GEORGE CAREY (1897) S. T. St. George Carey not long since succeeded in reaching Crater Lake, and secured a number of photographs of that great scenic wonder in its winter garb. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 17, 1898, page 3 WINTER TRIP MADE TO CRATER LAKE
IN 1897
KLAMATH
FALLS, Or., May 6.--(Special.)--That Crater Lake was visited
in the dead of Winter 14 years ago last January and pictures taken of
the lake and precipitous sides of the crater when the country about the
lake was covered with snow more than 12 feet deep is proved by a number
of photographs owned by Mrs. Frank Ward, of this city.Daring Englishman Takes First Photographs of Famous Body of Water in Winter Time and Almost Perishes on Return Journey. A few days ago Mrs. Ward read in the Medford papers of the return to that city of Benjamin F. Heidel, government engineer, who has charge of the location of trails and roads in the Crater Lake National Park, and others of that city, who had made the trip on snowshoes to the crater and secured the "first" pictures ever made in winter time of that great natural wonder. To show that the Medford party had not taken the first winter photographs Mrs. Ward shows more than a half dozen pictures of the lake taken from many different places around the rim. These show the lake in winter garb with everything hidden by deep snow except the shape of the surrounding bluffs, Phantom Ship and the island in the midst of this body of water. The pictures also prove that although the temperature was then from 8 to 15 degrees below zero, the lake was perfectly free from ice. On the back of one of the photographs notations were made by the man who made this perilous journey and took the pictures, which were dated January 4, 1897. These pictures were taken by S. B. St. George Carey [sic], an Englishman, who was spending the winter of 1897 in Klamath Falls, and who was a guest of a boarding house conducted by Mrs. Ward. Mr. Carey left here accompanied by a companion for the rim of the crater. He said he would be back within .a given time, but was gone several days over the date specified, and a searching party was being organized here and [also] one to go from Fort Klamath, 22 miles this side of the crater, to search for him, when he returned to the Fort almost exhausted from his hard trip. His hands and face were badly frozen. The following spring he left Klamath Falls and returned to London, England, where he had the pictures developed. He sent 13 of these different views to Mrs. Ward. Mr. Carey was the scion of a wealthy family, and later returned to Newcastle, Cal., where he now resides. Following his perilous journey to Crater Lake, he wrote several articles, which were published in some of the leading magazines. Sunday Oregonian, Portland, May 7, 1911, page 60 CASE (1891) See McBride & Case Case, the eastern Oregon photographer, will open a gallery in Medford in a short time. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 24, 1891, page 3 ED. L. CHAPPEL/CHAPALE (1902) For Rent--The Elite photo studio, best location in city. Inquire at the Mail office. Medford Mail, July 4, 1902, page 1 G. W. Mackey has leased the Elite Studio, in the Hamlin block, and expects to at once open a photograph gallery there. He will continue to operate the gallery in the Adkins block. Ed. Chappel, a photographer from Kansas, will have charge of Mr. Mackey's new gallery. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, October 10, 1902, page 7 E. L. Chapale has sold his interest in the photograph gallery to F. H. Hull. "Local News Notes," Medford Success, December 16, 1902, page 1 CHICAGO PORTRAIT CO. Those of our readers who have any pictures they desire enlarged will do well to call at this office and see samples and get prices. We are taking orders for the well-known Chicago Portrait Company and can guarantee the work to be entirely satisfactory. They have done lots of work through the country here about and their work speaks for itself. "Personal and Local," Gold Hill News, September 9, 1899, page 5 Lin Purdin and Roy Richardson are over in Coos County selling pictures for the Chicago Portrait Company. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, September 13, 1901, page 7 George S. Parker left Wednesday evening for Tacoma, Wash., where he has accepted a lucrative position with the Chicago Portrait Company, under John Devlin, formerly of Jacksonville, who is superintendent of the Pacific Coast agency for the company. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, October 18, 1901, page 6 J. H. Devlin, who has been acting as Washington state manager for the Chicago Portrait Co., spent a few days at his old home on Applegate last week. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, June 26, 1903, page 6 CLASSIC STUDIO (1954-67) Ray Anders, Dwaine E. and Janet L. Smith, 1306 West Main, Medford Dwaine E. Smith of 814½ East Jackson St. and Jim W. Anders of 941 Dakota Ave. have filed the assumed business name of Classic Studios at 1110 North Riverside Ave., according to records in the county clerk's office. The business will be concerned with commercial and portrait photography, the certificate said. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 9, 1954, page 11 ![]() Chas. Clevenger, formerly of this city, now operating a photograph gallery at Grants Pass, is very highly spoken of by the Grants Pass papers on account of his work as a photographer. "Brief Mention," The Plaindealer, Roseburg, July 14, 1898, page 3 Sunday evening, August 28th, 1898, at the home of the bride's parents in this city, Mr. Charles Clevenger and Miss Sarah A. Wimberly, Rev. S. A. Douglas officiating. Mr. Clevenger has a host of friends in Roseburg, where he was formerly connected with the Electric Light Company, and afterwards learned photography with H. D. Graves, of this city. He is an expert photographer, one of the best on the coast. Mr. Clevenger is now in the photograph business at Grants Pass, where he has made a reputation as a first-class artist, and enjoys a successful business. "Married," The Plaindealer, Roseburg, August 29, 1898, page 3 Clevenger has some very unique souvenir photographs of Grants Pass and vicinity, bound in booklet form. They make a very appropriate Christmas present for a friend, and can be easily mailed. Call and see them. "Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, November 29, 1900, page 3 C. L. Clevenger made some flash light exposures after the cantata Wednesday evening and secured two very good negatives of the chorus. "Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, December 13, 1900, page 3 Clevenger's cabinet of child's photos at the Layton Hotel corner is a very interesting study and shows that the artist has a peculiar talent for obtaining the finest results in the portraiture of the little people as well as those of larger growth. Mr. Clevenger is a photographer who is observant and progressive, and he is doing some fine work. "Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, March 7, 1901, page 3 C. L. Clevenger, the photographer, returned last week from Placer and vicinity, where he has been making a collection of views and incidentally recording the countenances of the people of that district. He established quite a complete gallery at Placer while he remained there, being well equipped with tents and all paraphernalia for operating. "Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, May 30, 1901, page 3 C. L. Clevenger attended the convention of photographers last week at Portland. He took with him a splendid collection of Southern Oregon mining and scenic views which will be on exhibition during the exposition. "Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, October 10, 1901, page 3 C. L. Clevenger made a trip to Medford and Ashland last week, in order to add to his collection of Southern Oregon views. "Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, October 17, 1901, page 3 Probably the largest photograph ever made in Southern Oregon was a panorama photo of the Golden Drift Dam, made by C. L. Clevenger and [which] was sent to Chicago by C. W. Ament as a Christmas present from his son M. C. Ament. The picture was an excellent piece of workmanship; it was six feet two inches long and 20 inches wide and taking in a scope of country not less than half a mile in length along the river, showing the dam and all the property controlled by the Golden Drift Mining Co. "A Large Photograph," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, December 31, 1903, page 2 You will find the Clevenger and Loveridge negatives at Branch's Studio opposite P.O. "Some Bargain Pointers," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, May 29, 1908, page 5 EMANUEL C. CLUTTER (1889-1890) E. C. Clutter of Forest Grove will next week open out in business in the photograph gallery lately occupied by Mrs. Morris, having leased the same from that lady. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 5, 1889, page 3 Timeline for E.C. Cutter: 1846 Born in Licking, Ohio, on December 3rd 1860 Lived in Iowa, and his profession was "artist" 1868 Married Frances Drucilla Benjamin (1843-89) in Jasper Co., Iowa 1870 Clutter & Co. in Forest Grove 1883 Married Nancy Louise Burnett (1842-1923) on Sept. 16th 1880s Stayed on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, photographed Oglala Lakota people 1889 Opened studio in Medford, OR 1890 Photographed Ashland, Grants Pass, and Medford, OR (summer months) 1909 Moved to Venice, CA 1927 Died in Venice, Los Angeles, CA, on June 15th Forest Grove City Library web site CLUTTER & MOORE CO. (1890) Clutter & Moore, who have taken the contract to furnish handsome lithograph views of Grants Pass and Medford, were last week engaged in working up Ashland citizens to the point of investing in ten or twenty thousand views of the granite city. "Here and There," Democratic
Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1890, page 3
Clutter & Co., the Medford artists, prepared a series of flood
photos, showing the Bear Creek bridge when the water was at its highest
and Hammon's barn still standing on the further side, and subsequent
pictures showing the bridge in various stages of demolition after the
barn had fallen."Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 13, 1890 E. Clutter, having raised the required $300 to pay for the work, will soon issue the book of lithographic views of Medford which he has been preparing. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 2 E. Clutter of Medford was in Grants Pass recently endeavoring to get our citizens interested in publishing lithographic views of the place. "Josephine County Items," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 2 Clutter & Co., the Medford photographers, have dissolved partnership, Frank Wagner continuing the business. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 3 ![]() For
a Picture of the Town.
Mr.
E. Clutter, the photographer, with E. C. Moore, an experienced and
skillful artist, are in Ashland this week for the purpose of making a
sketch of a birdseye view of the city, which they will have
lithographed if sufficient substantial encouragement be offered them by
the citizens. They have been doing Grants Pass and Medford, and judging
by the lithographic sample of work done by Mr. Moore for Chehalis,
Wash., they will be able to make a handsome picture of Ashland. If the
citizens will contribute money enough to purchase 10,000 or 20,000
copies of such a picture and have them circulate din connection with
suitable printed matter, it will be an excellent advertisement for the
town and valley.
Ashland Tidings, August 15, 1890, page 3 Good
Picture of Ashland.
Mr.
E. Moore, the artist who is here for the purpose of making a birdseye
view of the city, has about completed his sketch for the lithographer,
and has made a picture which from all that can be judged by a sketch of
this kind, will show a handsomer town than any of the lithographic
views of any of the towns of the state. Such a picture of Ashland will
be worth much to the town and valley as an advertisement to the world
of what is being done in Southern Oregon; and with views of some of the
handsome residences and business blocks around the margin, as such
pictures are usually gotten up, the picture will be one which the
citizens of Ashland will take pride in sending to their friends in
distant regions. It is to be hoped that a large number of the views
will be ordered and sent abroad.
Ashland Tidings, August 22, 1890, page 3 The
Picture of Ashland.
A
comparison of the sketch of Ashland just made by the artist, Mr. E.
Moore, with the lithograph of the town as it was seven or eight years
ago, shows a wonderful improvement in the period that has intervened
between the two sketches. The new sketch will make a handsome
lithograph, and it may be made a most valuable advertisement for the
town. Mr. Clutter is now making a canvass for subscriptions for copies
of the picture, and it is to be hoped a large number of orders will be
given. Every picture sent abroad with the proper amount of reading
matter will be a good advertisement for the town and valley.
Ashland Tidings, August 29, 1890, page 3 Clutter & Co., the Medford artists, prepared a series of flood photos, showing the Bear Creek bridge when the water was at its highest and Hammon's barn still standing on the farther side, and subsequent pictures showing the bridge in various stages of demolition after the barn had fallen. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 13, 1890, page 3 E. Clutter, having raised the required $300 to pay for the work, will soon issue the book of lithographic views of Medford which he has been preparing. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1890, page 2 JOHN A. COFFER (1980) Tintype artist (MMT9/26/1980) COLLINS ART STORE The Collins Art Store, consisting of $2300 stock, was recently purchased by D. S. Wood and son. Mr. Wood was formerly of the East, but has been located in Medford for the past three years and has represented an eastern photo company, which does very good work in all kinds of enlarging and pillow top work. In connection with the art store, Mr. Wood will still remain as an agent for the company and the work can be had at the store, where it will be framed if desired. All work is guaranteed, and Mr. Wood and son request their patrons to call and see them in their new home. Medford Mail Tribune, January 8, 1913, page 4 COMMERCIALCHROME Postcard publisher. J. W. CONNER J. W. Conner has erected a tent on the sunny side of Eagle Point and opened a photograph gallery. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, January 12, 1906, page 3 J. W. Conner, our photographer, made his tent last Saturday and took to the tall timber to spend the summer. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, June 1, 1906, page 3 ELDRED W. CORLEY (1935-41) Eldred W. Corley, who has been conducting a photographic studio at his residence on South Riverside, has moved his studio to 215 East Main Street, over Swem's. Mr. Corley, who had ten years' experience in Portland and Eugene studios before entering this field, will carry on his business under the name "Corley Photos." "Corley's Studio in New Location," Medford Mail Tribune, November 3, 1935, page 12 J. H. COYLE & WILLIAM G. CUTBERTH (Medford 1893) A good, live, progressive city of over 2,000 people and no photographer--that's Medford. Editorial, Medford Mail, July 21, 1893, page 2 Last week we said that Medford had no photographer--this week we have two. In the face of this there are perhaps those who will say advertising doesn't pay. Editorial, Medford Mail, July 28, 1893, page 2 Messrs. J. H. Coyle and W. G. Cutberth, of Stockton, Calif., have opened a photographer's gallery in Medford--in the Hamlin block on Seventh Street. They are both married men, and their families are with them, and all propose to remain permanently. Work is coming in fairly well, and they feel correspondingly encouraged. They are said to be first-class artists, and such being the case they deserve our patronage. "All the Local News," Medford Mail, July 28, 1893, page 3 Medford has no photographer--just think of it! A city with a population of over two thousand people and no photographer. The Mail editor is not so handsome that he desires particularly to be focused, but there are a whole lot of good-looking girls and boys, whose ages range all the way from the cradle to pretty close to the grave, in this city who would look well in a frame, but--no photographer no picture, no picture no frame. If some good, reliable artist will anchor a base right here in Medford and can prove by his work that he is a workman worthy of the hire, he will do a good business. No fakes need apply--our people have been bilked quite aplenty. Medford Mail, September 8, 1893, page 2 H. S. CROCKER CO., INC. San Francisco postcard publisher SAMUEL B. CROW S. B. Crow, who for the past two years has had a picture gallery opposite the courthouse, has moved to his fine new establishment in Kinney's building almost opposite St. Mary's Hospital. . . . Mr. W. A. Bell of San Francisco is associated with him; his long experience in the best galleries of the metropolis will be of value to those who wish to secure the shadow ere the substance fades. "First-Class Photograph Gallery," Daily Morning Astorian, June 14, 1884, page 3 I also applied to Dr. Aborn one month ago. I soon found relief. My ear now feels as well as it ever did, and my hearing is restored. I have resided at Astoria for eight years and can be referred to. S. B. Crow, Photographer, Astoria, Oregon. "Hearing Restored," advertisement, Oregonian, Portland, November 2, 1890, page 7 The name of S. B. Crow is notorious, and it needs but be added that he is the celebrated photographer of Astoria. His place of business is on Third Street, near the Central Hotel, and his work is of such excellence of character that once seen it attracts persons to it. Lifelike and attractive are Mr. Crow's photographs, and if you don't believe go and see him and send a photograph back to your dear old mother. "Santa Claus Coming," Daily Astorian, December 21, 1890, page 3 Samuel B. Crow v. Matilda A. Crow, decree for divorce allowed. "Circuit Court," Hillsboro Independent, July 20, 1894, page 3 The Gregory studio has been sold to S. B. Crow of Portland, an experienced photographer. Mrs. Gregory will move to Long Beach, where she will open a studio. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 28, 1913, page 6 JAMES P. CROXALL James P. Croxall . . . recently sent the T.P.A. Magazine, published by the Travelers' Protective Association of America, a photograph of Ashland Falls, and has received word that it will be used on the front page of the magazine for February. "Ashland Falls As Title Page," Ashland Tidings, January 19, 1914, page 1 Croxall may not have taken the photograph referred to. WILLIAM G. CUTBERTH (Medford 1893, Spokane 1901, Portland 1902-16, Tacoma 1905-08, Sacramento 1912) See Coyle & Cutberth DAILONG (?) Mr. Dailong [sic], a traveling photographer, pitched his tent here last Saturday. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, April 5, 1901, page 5 CARL C. DARLING (1918-33) Some postcards have a handwritten "CD" logo of a large "C" wrapped around a small "D" (See Chester Stevenson). Others are inscribed "C.D." or "Darling." Chester Stevenson has sold his studio to C. C. Darling of Oakland and expects to take up aerial photographic work in the army soon. Mr. and Mrs. Darling are experienced photographers. "Local and Personal," Ashland Tidings, April 4, 1918, page 5 Mrs. W. E. Darling of Gold Hill has come to Ashland to make her home with her son, photographer C. C. Darling. "Local and Personal," Ashland Tidings, June 13, 1919, page 5 ![]() May 14, 1926 Ashland Daily Tidings J. H. DAVIS J. H. Davis and family left Tuesday for Klamath Falls, at which place Mr. Davis will engage in photography. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 18, 1902, page 6 FRANK and JUNE DEMENT Frank and June Dement have established their firm in the Rogue River Record office on Broadway Street and will sell photo supplies, do commercial developing and do commercial and portrait photography. They came here a month ago from Eugene, where Dement was a student at the university. "Rogue River Has New Businesses," Medford Mail Tribune, May 9, 1947, page 7 CHARLES A. DeSCHENKA New Photographer Wyoming Mayor
The Hartville (Wyo.) Uplift
mentions the following in regard to Mr. DeSchenka, who left there for
Salem some time ago, and who has now opened up the Camps Studio: "C. A.
DeSchenka and daughter, Daisy, departed Wednesday evening for Salem,
Ore., where Mr. DeSchenka expects to locate. Mrs. DeSchenka and family
will join him after the holidays. The people of Hartville feel that
they have lost a valuable citizen in Mr. DeSchenka. He was prominent in
the politics of the town and had served as mayor and city clerk. He
also edited the Hartville Uplift
until it came under the present management. His many
friends wish him every success in his new location."
Ashland Tidings, December 21, 1914, page 8 ORVIL DODGE (Jacksonville 1862 and 1864-66, Phoenix 1864, Roseburg 1867, Oakland 1871, Myrtle Point 1880s) New Photograph Rooms at Phoenix, Oregon, where artistic and life-like pictures are being taken, unsurpassed for beauty of outline and touch of finish and in the latest and most improved style of the art. Old pictures copied, improved, and rendered imperishable. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, February 6, 1864, page 2 Orvil Dodge has opened a new Photographic Gallery in Jacksonville. Give him a call. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, December 24, 1864, page 2 ORVIL DODGE would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Jacksonville and vicinity that he has permanently located in Jacksonville for the purpose of taking pictures in all the improved art of Photography, and would respectfully solicit a share of the public patronage. ROOMS opposite P. J. Ryan's New Brick. Jacksonville, December 23d, 1864. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, April 29, 1865, page 4 Mr. Orvil Dodge desires to say that he will close his photograph gallery one week from next Monday, as he leaves for Ft. Klamath at that time. Those desiring to get good pictures at reduced rates should avail themselves of this opportunity. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 3, 1865, page 2 NOT GONE YET.--Orvil Dodge, who we announced some time since was going to Fort Klamath, wishes us to state that he has postponed his visit for a few weeks, and is still prepared to render up "the human face divine." ROOMS opposite P. J. Ryan's New Brick. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 24, 1865, page 3 PHOTOGRAPHY.--We are informed that our old townsman, O. Dodge, has taken rooms at Roseburg, and is prepared to take pictures in all styles of the art. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 23, 1866, page 2 BERTRAND DOT DOTSON (Eugene 1931-present) FRANK DUNCAN (Klamath Falls) Frank Duncan, a Klamath Falls photographer, Charles Patten, Ernest W. Smith, Earle Brainard and Roy Parker of Butte Falls hold the record of having ascended Mt. Pitt the earliest of the season. . . . Mr. Duncan secured some views on the mountain's summit and through the country about the hills.--Klamath Falls Northwestern. "Climb Mount Pitt," Ashland Tidings, June 27, 1912, page 4 DUNLAP & BAILEY (1902) Geo. A. Dunlap and Lester Bailey, two excellent photographers, have gone to Josephine County on business connected with their profession. They never fail to please. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 23, 1902, page 1 Geo. Dunlap, the expert photographer, was in town Thursday. He is operating in Josephine County with Lester Bailey and doing well. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 6, 1902, page 2 GEORGE A. DUNLAP (1900-02) For stamp photos see Mackey & Dunlap. 24 for 25 cents. Medford Mail, September 21, 1900, page 6 Mackey & Dunlap for superior photos. Always the best and prices O.K. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, September 21, 1900, page 7 Ed. Weston, who has been conducting the Medford photograph gallery with G. W. Mackey, has retired and is succeeded by Geo. Dunlap of Phoenix. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 27, 1900, page 3 George Dunlap and family, of Medford, spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Phoenix. "Phoenix Items," Medford Mail, December 7, 1900, page 3 G. W. Dunlap and P. M. Kershaw, photographers, have been taking several fine views of Medford streets, also some birdseye views of the town. These they find are taking well among our townspeople, and they are selling many of them. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, April 19, 1901, page 2 Messrs. P. M. Kershaw and G. A. Dunlap left this week for the Waldo country, where they will do photography for a couple or three weeks. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, March 28, 1902, page 6 Messrs. Kershaw and Dunlap, who are excellent photographers, are in Josephine County with their outfit, to remain several weeks. "Southern Oregon News," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 3, 1902, page 1 G. A. Dunlap, a well-known photographer formerly of this city, but who is now an honest granger owning a fine ranch on the Applegate near Murphy post office, was in Phoenix over Sunday, visiting with his relatives, and Monday he was in Medford greeting his old-time friends. Medford Success, December 16, 1902, page 1 Geo. A. Dunlap, the well-known photographer, who is now farming in Josephine County, has been visiting in Medford and Phoenix. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 24, 1902, page 2 ROBERT H. and G. A. DUNLAP (ca. 1870) The 1870 census lists Robert H. Dunlap, 30, born in Michigan, as a photographer in Applegate precinct. G. A. Dunlap, a well-known photographer formerly of this city, but who is now an honest granger owning a fine ranch on the Applegate near Murphy post office, was in Phoenix over Sunday, visiting with his relatives, and Monday he was in Medford greeting his old-time friends. Medford Success, December 16, 1902, page 1 EASTMAN'S STUDIO (1907-80s) Jervie Henry Eastman, Kennett, California 1880-1969 EDDY (Oregon City 1910-47+) Ralph J. Eddy, Lillian Eddy, Watson B. Eddy ![]() October 24, 1909 Enterprise, Oregon News-Record See J. W. Hunter, James Owings, E. L. Chapale, Frank Hull, George Mackey, Frank Redden The tone of the picture and the smoothness is why the people are talking about the Elite Studio's work, can't be beat. The photos that come from the Elite are so smooth and fine, nicely retouched, that's what opens the eyes of the people. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 24, 1901, page 7 Reduced rates on photos at the Elite Studio in Medford. In order to thoroughly introduce our work to the public, we will for a time make cabinets for $1.50 per dozen. Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. Yours for fine work, Elite Photo Company. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 9, 1902, page 7 Frank Redden returned Monday from Jacksonville and the Applegate country, where he has been in the interests of the Elite Studio. He reports very good success on this, his first trip. F. H. Hull, of the Elite Studio, is having an entire new set of backgrounds made. The largest one will be 10 feet high and 15 feet long, large enough for any group which can be accommodated in the studio. "City Briefs," Medford Success, February 10, 1903 The Elite Studio has had a change of management this week. F. H. Hull has bought the studio for the present month, but has secured the services of G. W. Mackey for the finishing work. The deal was completed last Wednesday and Mr. Hull took charge at once. On Thursday Frank Redden began soliciting orders for the studio and Mr. Hull expects to have others and start out himself soon, expecting to do everything possible to increase the business of the Elite. Frank is a hustling, energetic young man and deserves the patronage of the public. "City Briefs," Medford Success, February 10, 1903, page 2 PERRY ELLIS (Prospect 1893-96, Central Point 1896, Hillsboro 1899-ca.1902) Perry Ellis and wife last week returned to the valley and proceeded to Prospect, where they will operate a photograph gallery during the summer season. "Central Point Pointers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 9, 1893, page 2 Mr. Ellis is a photographer and has many fine views of the upper Rogue River and its falls, as well as many others of the beautiful scenery which abounds thereabouts. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, June 29, 1894, page 3 Perry Ellis, photographer, Prospect, Oregon. Photographs of pleasure and outing parties a specialty. Views of Crater Lake, Rogue River Falls and all other points of interest in this locality furnished upon application at reasonable terms. Advertisement, Medford Mail, August 31, 1894, page 2 Our photographer, Perry Ellis, will visit Crater Lake soon to enjoy a holiday and secure views of the grand and rugged scenery there. "Prospect Pointers," Medford Mail, August 31, 1894, page 4 Perry Ellis, who is now located near Prospect, is still fond of his photographic instruments and has been taking a tour of the scenic points of Klamath County. "Pressed Bricks," Valley Record, Ashland, September 13, 1894, page 1 Perry Ellis, the Prospect scenic photographer, was in Medford Tuesday. The gentleman has taken many beautiful pictures of Crater Lake and upper Rogue River country and is now offering them for sale. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, November 16, 1894, page 3 Photographer Perry Ellis has been splitting a large number of rails, to be used in fencing Miss Kittie Ellis' farm. "Prospect Pointers," Medford Mail, February 21, 1896, page 2 The following young men will not live single longer if they can help it. They desire to correspond with ladies matrimonially inclined. Will positively answer every letter received. Photos exchanged. Each of these young men have property and money. Perry Ellis--photographer, age 30, dark hair and mustache (Perry is almost a handsome man), 5 feet 9 inches, 150 pounds. Ren Green--wavy, dark brown hair, small mustache, age 22, weight 175, 5 feet 9 inches tall. George Stockton--light brown hair and small brown mustache, 5 feet 8¾ inches tall, 138 pounds, prominent nose. "Prospect Pointers," Medford Mail, March 20, 1896, page 2 Perry Ellis is taking views of Rogue River Falls and other scenes for Stan Aiken, which he will have cuts made of to use on his stationery. "Prospect Items," Medford Mail, May 29, 1896, page 2 Perry Ellis, the Prospect photographer, was in the metropolis last week exhibiting some of his excellent views of the fine scenery of the upper Rogue River country. The gentleman has some most excellent views of the magnificent scenery along the Rogue River--and of these he has a large supply with which to supply the visiting Mazamas. There is, without a doubt, no more beautiful scenery anyplace in Oregon than is found along the Rogue River, and nearly all these points of interest will be pointed out to the Mazamas in their trip from Medford to Crater Lake in August. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, June 26, 1896, page 8 We up here are all just a little proud of each other. In this connection, we're all proud of the work done by photographer Ellis, which is unequaled. He is still enlarging his collection of views, which includes some of the wildest and grandest of scenes. He is just now taking several more views about Crater Lake. Messrs. Moore, Beauregard and Stockton had him secure likenesses of their respective farms recently, and Beauregard had a photograph of his famous inlaid wood frame taken. George Stockton, "Prospect Pointers," Medford Mail, July 24, 1896, page 5 Photographer Ellis' business cards are quite noticeable up and down the road--as to the quality and neatness--bearing Mail office style of print about them. Perry's work in the photograph line is of the same good quality. George Stockton, "Prospect Pointers," Medford Mail, September 25, 1896, page 3 Perry Ellis, of Prospect, purchased from C. W. Palm this week lot five in block twenty-two, on D Street, and will build thereon soon. He is figuring on erecting a two-story brick house arranged so as to enable him to use part of it for a photograph gallery. The price paid for the lot was $200. "News of the City," Medford Mail, November 13, 1896, page 7 Lot 5 was on Central, not Front. I don't know if Ellis actually built on the lot. Perry Ellis has opened a photograph gallery at Central Point in Mrs. Barnard's old stand, and will locate there for the winter. Owing to his inability to haul his lumber from Prospect this winter, on account of the conditions of the roads, he has decided not to build on his recently purchased lots in Medford until spring, at which time he will erect a gallery and locate there. "News of the City," Medford Mail, December 4, 1896, page 7 Perry Ellis, the photographer, of Prospect, has leased Mrs. Barnard's gallery for the winter. "Central Point Items," Medford Mail, December 11, 1896, page 3 Perry Ellis, the photographer, has quit business at Central Point and will move back to Prospect. "Prospect Pointers," Medford Mail, January 29, 1897, page 3 I am now prepared to make photographs in my new studio five blocks east of the court house, corner 7th and Baseline streets. Perry Ellis, Hillsboro, Feb. 22. Argus, Hillsboro, February 23, 1899 Perry Ellis, a former Hillsboro photographer, and who knows the art family throughout, was in town from Hillsdale Saturday, accompanied by Mrs. Ellis. He is handling real estate and farming. The Argus, Hillsboro, June 10, 1909 ELLISON PORTRAIT STUDIO (1942-59) Clarence E. Ellison KENNETH ERSKINE (1910-12) EVERGREEN STUDIO (1942-45) James W. Wilson, 40 S. Central, Medford Evergreen Studio Operator Studies
Glamor
Technique
Mrs. Ruth Devon of the Evergreen Studio here recently completed a
training tour in Hollywood, studying methods of lighting and other
effects used by motion picture photographers in putting glamor and
action into their still photos. Amos Carr, famous photographer of the
film capital, was the instructor.
The training including photographing many screen and photo stars by Mrs. Devon. Mrs. Devon's training course included photographing many screen and radio stars, among them Jane Powell, Kenny Baker, J. O'Farrell McDonald, Jimmy Durante, Donald Woods, Dale Evans and Constance Moore, and also a demonstration in Hollywood photographic makeup. Medford Mail Tribune, October 15, 1944, page 10 ![]() November 19, 1944 Medford Mail Tribune ELIAS F. AND RAY EVERITT (1884-1898) Louis Heller, the well-known photographer, has returned to Fort Jones, Cal., his old home. He is succeeded at Ashland by E. F. Everitt. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, July 25, 1884, page 3 Come and see the views of [the] National Park at Everitt's Gallery, Ashland. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, September 26, 1884, page 3 ![]() Everitt's Gallery, August 1, 1884 Ashland Tidings "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, December 5, 1884, page 3 Mr. Everitt, proprietor of the Grants Pass photograph gallery, has been absent for a few days. Mr. Everitt is a first-class artist. His gallery is in the big tent on Sixth Street. "Local News," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, April 3, 1885, page 3 Persons who may wish photographs from negatives made by the undersigned while in Ashland can procure them by sending orders to Grants Pass, as the negatives have all been preserved. E. F. EVERITT. Grants Pass, Or., May 29, 1885. Ashland Tidings, February 5, 1886, page 3 Everitt the photographer took pictures of the wonderful tree specimen discovered by Wm. Chapman. "Local and Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, October 1, 1886, page 3 R. Everitt, of Grants Pass, and Miss Ollie Butler, of this city, were married at Grants Pass on Wednesday of this week. Mr. Everitt is a photographer at Grants Pass, and Miss Ollie, she who is now Mrs. Everitt, is the accomplished daughter of our good townsman and jeweler, B. N. Butler. The happy couple came to Medford Wednesday and remained the day with the bride's parents, returning to Grants Pass in the evening. The Mail is congratulating. "News of the City," Medford Mail, October 23, 1896, page 7 R. M. Everitt, the veteran photographer, is now in business in San Diego County, Cal. "Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, January 28, 1897, page 3 Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Butler and daughter, Mrs. R. J. Everitt, took Sunday's delayed train for Colestin to spend a few weeks. R. J. Everitt, the Grants Pass photographer, joined them, coming up on the same train. Mr. Butler returned to Medford Monday evening. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 23, 1897, page 6 Ray Everitt, the photographer, has sold his gallery and is seeking a new location. He is in Medford at present. Success to him wherever he goes. "Josephine County Items," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 21, 1898, page 2 R. J. Everitt, the photographer, is visiting Mrs. Everitt and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Butler, in Medford. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, February 3, 1899, page 6 E. F. Everitt and Ray are now engaged in the photograph business at Redlands, Calif. "Personal," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, September 5, 1901, page 3 HARRY FIELD (1945-51) Studio in the Leverette bldg.; bought by Robert Arbuckle and Jack C. Moran (q.v.) (MMT11/1/1951p8) HENRY C. FINSTER Miss Martha Laack, of Utica, Minnesota, and Mr. H. C. Finster, met about three years ago at Ashland, Ore., while Miss Laack was there on a visit to her sister. Mr. Finster was a traveling photographer. "Minnesota Weds an Oregonian," Daily Capital Journal, Salem, December 5, 1900, page 3 AMASA PLUMMER FLAGLOR (1878) A. P. Flaglor, of Eureka, California, a first-class photographer, will arrive here soon. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1878, page 3 PHOTOGRAPHS.--Mr. A. P. Flaglor is still in Jacksonville, and will remain here two weeks more. We had reason to speak of his ability as an artist, and we are pleased to say that Mr. Flaglor has fully sustained his reputation as an artistic photographer. Mr. Flaglor will visit Ashland, Kerbyville and Roseburg before returning to his home in California. Mr. Flaglor's prices are low and his pictures are the best. Call early. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 14, 1878, page 3 PHOTOGRAPHS.--We take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the fact that A. P. Flaglor, of Eureka, Cal., is now in Jacksonville and will remain here for a few weeks. Mr. Flaglor is an accomplished artist, and the photographs produced by him are equal to any that are made. His great success in taking pictures of children is a guarantee that the "little ones" will be successfully photographed. Mr. Flaglor's prices are so reasonable that we trust all will avail themselves of this, the best opportunity to get first-class photographs at San Francisco prices. Call early, as his stay is limited. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 16, 1878, page 3 CLOSED DOWN.--A. P. Flaglor, the photographer, on Sunday last ceased taking pictures, and is now engaged in finishing up those previously taken. During his stay here he has been well patronized, his excellent photographs giving general satisfaction. Messrs. Flaglor and Wunderlich leave for Eureka next week, well pleased with their trip to this place. They talk seriously of returning next year. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 27, 1878, page 3 Mr. A. P. Flaglor has removed his photograph gallery to his new and elegant rooms on Second Street, one block below the courthouse, and is now prepared to make all styles of photographs known to the art. The public are invited to visit the gallery. Reader, drop in as you are passing. The Daily Humboldt Times, Eureka, California, July 1, 1879 ROBERT LACHLAN FORBES (Jacksonville 1865, Eugene 1873-76) Mr. Frank Alverson has purchased the photograph gallery for a long time run by R. L. Forbes, and proposes to give us a "new deal." Oregon State Journal, Eugene, September 2, 1876 FOREMAN STUDIO (1951-55) Harry and Ruth Foreman FRYE & SMITH, LTD. San Diego, California postcard publisher. F&S logo, Kromekote postcards, "color by Bolty" W. P. FULLER CO. Wooden postcards, Longview, Washington Displaying Woodcuts
W.
Madole of Longview, Wash., representing the W. P. Fuller Co., Seattle,
was a visitors in Medford today, displaying postcard woodcuts of
different Northwest scenic attractions, including Crater Lake, Mt. Hood
and Mt. Rainier. The wood postcards can be sent through the mails, and
are being made largely for an advertising project. Mr. Madole also had
with him a large wood picture of Theodore Roosevelt, which did not
resemble the likeness of its subject, unless the viewer was 15 or 20
feet away.
Medford Mail Tribune, April 4, 1930, page 3 GANDEE PRINTING CENTER Medford, Oregon postcard printer ROSWELL H. GARDINER (itinerant: Roseburg area 1887; Victoria, B.C. 1888; Clackamas 1888; Southern Oregon 1887; Hillsboro 1889; Portland 1892-95) R. H. Gardiner, photographer, is in our city taking views of residences, etc. Plaindealer, Roseburg, April 22, 1887, page 3 Two agents of the Great Eastern photo and advertising company, of which R. H. Gardiner is the manager, are in southern Oregon for a short time, making views along the railroad for advertising purposes. The company wants views of all residences and business places. They will show you the pictures and give you a chance to purchase some if you wish. They are sold in one-half dozen and one dozen lots at low rates. Give them a chance to show up your business. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 3, 1889, page 3 R. H. Gardiner, the photographer, is still here and doing considerable work in the country. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 31, 1889, page 3 Mr. Gardiner, the photographer, left Wednesday morning with a wife for Yreka, after having done a large amount of work in this and neighboring towns. "Medford Items," Ashland Tidings, March 1, 1889, page 3 FINE
PHOTOGRAPHS.
The Great Eastern Photo and Advertising Co. will be in Medford for two
weeks only, commencing on May 27, 1889.All who desire pictures can now be supplied in the way of FIRST-CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS. Remember that a Thing of Beauty is a Joy forever, and a good Picture of a dear friend is memory's greatest Souvenir. We are prepared to do just as fine picture work as can be done in San Francisco or Portland, at prices ranging from $3.50 to $4.50 for the best cabinet photos ever made in Rogue River Valley. Remember, we do not tarry. When our time is up we go. And how often said and yet how true, that you will never miss the music until the sweet-voiced bird has flown. We guarantee satisfaction in every respect and give TWO SITTINGS. Don't think because we are in tents that we do inferior work, as this is not so. The best of light can be obtained in a tent if you know how to work them. From long experience in scientific photographer, and with superior instruments, [we] can do as fine work as produced in the best photograph galleries. Positively we will be in this place but two weeks. Don't miss this chance; come and see for yourselves. Do not stop for rainy or cloudy weather, but come and bring the babies early in the day. A CHANCE FOR THE LADIES. $10 in cash will be presented to the best lady subject out of 50, during our two weeks' stay in Medford. No work done on Sundays. Will be in Eagle Point for one week, commencing Monday, June 10, 1889. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 30, 1889 et seq., page 3 R. H. Gardiner, a photographer from Portland, met with a serious accident while in Cathlamet. While sitting on the door step a chain attached to a yoke of oxen which was going by flew around and caught his right leg below the knee, crushing the muscles and producing a fracture of the leg. Oregonian, Portland, August 8, 1893, page 4 ARTHUR M. GEARY Arthur M. Geary was a pleasant caller Wednesday on his way from the [Cat Hill] fire belt, where he has been taking photos of the fire and the means [they put out] the fire for the Oregonian. "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail Tribune, August 28, 1910, page 10 JONATHAN OTIS GERKING (1912-16) The funeral of Mrs. May Gerking, who died Saturday at her home on North Sixth Avenue, will be held at 10 o'clock this morning from the parlors of Moore & McLellan. Interment will be made in K. of P. cemetery. The deceased came to Phoenix with her husband from Portland, Oregon about four months ago. Arizona Republican, Phoenix, January 31, 1911 J. O. Gerking, the best all-around photographer in southern Oregon. Always reliable. Negatives made anywhere, time or place. Studio 228 Main St. Phone 320-J. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, January 12-July 1, 1914 Kodak finishing and all kinds of commercial work by Gerking, the photographer, over M.&M. Department store. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, February 13, 1914, page 6 Have Gerking, over the Model Clothing Store, develop your Kodak films. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, June 13, 1915, page 2 Take those Kodak negatives to Gerking over [the] M.M. Store for developing. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, June 2, 1916, page 2 ![]() November 4, 1916 Medford Mail Tribune "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, August 9, 1917, page 2 J. O. Gerking, the photographer, who was sworn in Tuesday as a temporary policeman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of night officer Eugene Amann, is a candidate for the permanent appointment, and in furtherance of his cause has presented a petition to the city council bearing the names of a large number of citizens. The vacancy will not be permanently filled until the next council meeting. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, September 20, 1917, page 2 Former city policeman J. O. Gerking, who resigned his position on the force a week ago, left Medford last night for Portland, where he performs a patriotic duty to Uncle Sam by entering the shipyards and aiding in the construction of war ships. . . . Many friends of the former policeman were at the depot to bid him farewell. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, March 31, 1918, page 2 [The Hoover-Cooper Building fire was a loss to] J. O. Gerking, who had a lot of chemicals and apparatus stored in his former photograph gallery on the second floor. "Fire Damages Clothing Store, Guts Building," Medford Mail Tribune, September 9, 1918, page 6 J. O. Gerking, the former Medford photographer and policeman, who for some time has been a member of the Second Company, Oregon Military Police and stationed at Portland, was badly bruised in an auto accident near North Plains, Ore., last Sunday, in which three other fellow members of the state police met with serious injuries. The police detail was being hurried to combat a forest fire at the head of Scappoose River when the accident happened. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, September 11, 1918, page 2 GERKING & HARMON (1913-14) Jonathan Otis Gerking, Loren M. Harmon Gerking & Harmon, Commercial Photographers. Advertisement, Medford Mail Tribune, January 14, 1913, page 2 Crater Lake photographs pronounced by experts to be the best ever made of the lake at Gerking & Harmon's studio, 128 East Main Street, near First National Bank. Phone 2154. Kodak finishing and enlarging, negatives made any place. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 13-20, 1913, page 2 Gerking & Harmon, studio portraits, home portraits, flash lights, kodak finishing, post card work and enlarging; 128 East Main Street; telephone 215 R. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 26, 1913, page 2 Gerking & Hamon, studio portraits, home portraits, flash lights, kodak finishing, post card work and enlarging; 128 East Main Street, telephone 215 R. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, March 28, 1913, page 2 Orchard, hunting, fishing and Crater Lake scenes for sale at Gerking & Harmon's studio. Negatives made any place, Kodak finishing. 128 East Main Street. Phone 215 R. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, April 6, 1913, page 8; Medford Mail Tribune, June 17, 1913, page 2 The finest studio in southern Oregon has been opened by Gerking and Harmon at 228 East Main Street, first stairway east of Star Theater. Our work is always the best, views of all kinds for sale. The best of Kodak finishing. Negatives made any time or place. Phone 320-J. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, August 9, 1913, page 4 Crater Lake pictures, a book of 12 pictures, hand colored, the finest ever made of the lake for sale at Gerking and Harmon's studio. Call and see them. 228 East Main Street, phone 320-J. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, August 9, 1913, page 4--also Medford Mail Tribune, September 11, 1913, page 5 Wynne Scott, one of the most up-to-date portrait artists on the Pacific Coast, is taking charge of the portrait department for the Gerking & Harmon Photo Company, 228 East Main Street. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, September 10-October 22, 1913, page 2 GIBBS & WHEELER (1893-94) John
B. Gibbs
J. B.
Gibbs, a photographer from Oakland, Oregon, is in Medford looking over
the city with a view to opening up our photograph gallery. He is a
friend of our townsman, W. R. Woolsey.That Medford is going to have a resident photographer. A Cottage Grove man is now negotiating for gallery rent. "It Is Whispered Around," Medford Mail, November 3, 1893, page 3 "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, December 15, 1893, page 3 Gibbs & Wheeler are here from Oakland, Oregon, and will open a photographer's gallery in this city. They will lease the old gallery if possible, but whether they do this or not they will remain here and do outside work. The old gallery is now held by lease by Cottage Grove parties but there is no certainty that they will occupy it. "All the Local News," Medford Mail, December 15, 1893, page 3 Photographer Gibbs was at Phoenix last Friday and took some fine views of the Phoenix public school building, pupils and teachers. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, February 23, 1894, page 3 There is a noticeable goneness in the second story of the Halley block. Gibbs & Wheeler, the photographers, have moved to D Street, near Mrs. Brous' residence. Medford Mail, March 2, 1894, page 3 Messrs. Gibbs & Wheeler, the photographers, are now prepared to execute the best of work in any and all lines of photographing. Their cabinet photos, as well as all outside work, such as buildings, orchards, stock, etc., is a prime article--and while the work is especially good, the prices are exceedingly low and within the reach of all--hard-time prices for flush-time work. Located on D Street, near Mrs. Brous' residence, Medford, Oregon. "News of the City," Medford Mail, March 30, 1894, page 3 There are a number of our people who remember Mr. Gibbs, of the photograph firm of Gibbs & Wheeler, who conducted a gallery in this city about a year ago, and they will be pleased to learn that he was married last week to Miss Dollie Lease, at French Gulch, California. The bride is an old acquaintance of Marion Tryer, and was at one time a resident of this section. "News of the City," Medford Mail, September 27, 1895, page 5 J. B. Gibbs, erstwhile Medford photographer, writes from Lewiston, Calif., stating that himself and Wheeler have dissolved partnership, and that he has been having considerable sickness in his family of late. "News of the City," Medford Mail, September 18, 1896, page 7 BENJAMIN A. GIFFORD Scenic wonders adjacent to Medford and the Rogue River Valley occupy no small part of an elaborate book of photogravures of Oregon scenery entitled "Art Work of Oregon," published by W. D. Harney, which is now being delivered to subscribers at Medford. There are 115 pages of photogravures and a history of Oregon. The photographs, each of which is a work of art, were taken by Gifford of The Dalles on a trip through this section last fall. . . . The photogravures of Southern Oregon are entitled as follows: "Jackson County Sugar Pine," "Crater Lake," "Treacherous Rogue Near Medford," "Lake of Woods," "Landscape from Dead Indian Trail," "Rogue Is Broad Near Medford," "Mill Creek Falls," "Lake McLaughlin," "Rapids of the Rogue," "Ashland Creek Near Ashland," "Mount Pitt--Desolation," "Orchard Scene Near Medford," "Where the Rogue Belies Its Name--Grants Pass," "New Government Trail on Lower Rogue," "Interior, Josephine County Caves," "Gold Ray, Table Rock in Distance," "Rogue River at Prospect," "Klamath Marsh," "Klamath Lake," "A Glimpse of the Rogue Near Medford," "Toadstool Rock Near Ashland," "Mt. Pitt from Dead Indian Trail," "Anna Creek Canyon Below Crater Lake." "Book Portrays Scenic Wonders of Rogue Valley," Medford Mail, July 14, 1909, page 1 LEON A. GLUNTZ New
Portrait Studio Opened in Medford
A
new photographic studio specializing in color portrait work has been
opened in Medford, it was announced today by Leon A. Gluntz of Gluntz
Photo Studio, now in operation at the J. J. Newberry store here.
Gluntz, who operates Gluntz Studio in Grants Pass, said that the Medford studio will be a branch of the Grants Pass concern. It will be managed by Ed Shaw and will be located here permanently, Gluntz said. The camera used is specifically designed for color portrait work and is the only one of its type in this area, Gluntz said. Only one company manufacturers it, and Gluntz said that he has the exclusive franchise in this area. The portraits are not tinted, he said, but use color film Gluntz also plans to open a commercial and engraving department in the near future, he said. Medford Mail Tribune, November 18, 1949 J. A. GOFF (1892) J. A. Goff has purchased the Medford photograph gallery from McBride & Case. We wish Mr. Goff success in his new venture. "Local and General," Southern Oregon Mail, June 3, 1892, page 3 ![]() June 3, 1892 Southern Oregon Mail "Local and General," Southern Oregon Mail, June 17, 1892, page 3 Much better work is being done at the Medford photograph gallery since J. A. Goff became proprietor. His prices are also more reasonable. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 1, 1892, page 2 A
Great Offer.
I will give for the next 30
days one enlarged 11x14 picture, in India ink, with every dozen
cabinets.
J. A. Goff, Photographer, Medford.
Democratic
Times, Jacksonville, September 23, 1892, page 3
Cloudy days preferred for taking photographs by our instantaneous
process.
A good,
live, progressive city of over 2,000 people and no photographer--that's
Medford.J.
A. GOFF, Medford, Or.
Democratic
Times, Jacksonville, November 4, 1892, page 3Editorial, Medford Mail, July 21, 1893, page 2 J. A. Goff of Grave Creek, the pioneer miner, called last week. We are sorry to learn that his health is not the best. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 28, 1893, page 3 John W. Goff, of Grave Creek, formerly a photographer in this city, visited relatives here during the past week. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 16, 1897, page 6 I will not be responsible for any debts contracted or liable to be contracted by my wife, Mary Ethel Goff, as she left my bed and board without just cause or provocation. JOHN
A. GOFF, Leland, Ore.
"Notice,"
Rogue River
Courier, Grants Pass, May 18, 1906, page 4John A. Goff, 90, died Wednesday in the Parkview Nursing Home. His usual residence was 610 S.E. Riverside. Born Sept. 29, 1873 at Sams Valley, he had lived in this area for 86 years. He was a retired section foreman for the Southern Pacific railroad. Daily Courtier, Grants Pass, July 2, 1964 T. DeWITT GOODPASTURE (1898, 1906-08) Portraits, all kinds and prices at The Medford Studio, opposite the post office. Best work and best prices. All work guaranteed. I can please you. Kodak finishing. DEWITT GOODPASTURE. Southern Oregonian, Medford, July 24, 1898, page 5 T. D. Goodpasture, of Central Point, was in Medford last week, calling upon his many acquaintances. While here he made a canvass of the city in the interest of stereoscopic views which he is selling. He found it pretty hard work getting an opportunity to show his goods. Our people have been flimflammed so many times with cheap, trashy stuff in this line that it is difficult to get them to look at his goods, notwithstanding the fact that they are far superior to anything shown here before. The views are many of them of especial local interest, and as they are made with a view to bringing out every detail clearly--hence exceedingly valuable. Give Mr. Goodpasture an opportunity to show you his views, and you will surely be interested. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, February 9, 1906, page 5 DeWitt Goodpasture, who has opened a photograph gallery across the street from the Mail office, reports that he is doing a fine business, and more is coming to him each day. He is a splendid young man and deserves to do well. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 26, 1907, page 4 Opening
of Goodpasture's Studio
The
photograph gallery which has been fitted up for occupancy by DeWitt
Goodpasture, in the Clay building, over the Model Clothing Company's
store, is now ready for use, and on Saturday of this week, October
12th, Mr. Goodpasture will have his opening. The studio is 18x57 feet
in size and is said to be one of the best-appointed studios in Oregon
south of Eugene. It is supplied with all modern features known to
photography, and in it Mr. Goodpasture asserts that he will be able to
produce the very best possible results in moder and up-to-date picture
making. For one day--Saturday--Mr. Goodpasture will make pictures at
half the usual price.
Medford Mail, October 11, 1907, page 5 Something
New.
Under the sun is what all the world is looking for, but fortunate
indeed is the one who finds it. But now you have it right here in
Medford, and it is well worth your time to go and have a look. Every
year men come through here, call on you and get pictures of your loved
ones to enlarge. They bring you a picture which they call a perfect
likeness of the one you gave them, but which you know full well is not.
There is something about it that you do not like, and yet you must take
it or have the eyes punched out of the small picture which you sent
away, or perhaps lost it entirely.
There is a NEW gallery in town, run by a man who can make better enlargements than any agent can give you. He will give you plain pictures or one colored in natural, lifelike colors. Go to the gallery, and he will "show you" that his pictures are the best made, and they are the best. He makes a specialty of children's pictures. He likes the children, and they like him. He has the best studio in Southern Oregon and the bets equipment. He has the ONLY GOOD group light in town. Call at the Medford Studio if you want something new and up to date. Nothing is better for Christmas presents than pictures. Come in now, before the Christmas rush, so that I can guarantee delivery before the holidays. Pictures from 50 cents a dozen to $5 each. The Medford Studio, DeWitt Goodpasture, sole proprietor. Remember, Goodpasture makes Goodpictures. Medford Mail, November 29, 1907, page 1
The Medford Studio,
DeWitt Goodpasture,
prop., over Model Clothing Co.
"Social and Personal," Medford Daily Tribune, December 6, 1907, page 3
The Medford Studio,
DeWitt Goodpasture,
sole proprietor. 7th and D streets, over the Model Clothing Co.
Medford Mail, December 27, 1907, page 1 Medford Mail, February 21, 1908, page 9 T. D. Goodpasture, formerly a real estate dealer in Medford, came in recently from his ranch on Willow Creek. Mr. Goodpasture is putting out a fine orchard. "Local Briefs," Southern Oregonian, March 4, 1908, page 8 De Witte Goodpasture has sold his photo studio over the Model Clothing Store to Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Gregory, formerly of Butte, Mont. "Wedding Licenses," Medford Daily Tribune, July 11, 1908, page 1 J. B. Welch, DeWitt Goodpasture and C. J. Anderson were down from Meadows precinct the middle of the week. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, January 13, 1912, page 2 GOVE & MERRILL (1878-79 Messrs. Gove & Merrill have been doing a rushing business this week at their photographic tent. They take a new style of picture, called the Ferro photograph, which are not to be excelled. Call soon, as their stay in this place will only be five days longer. "Random Jottings," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, July 31, 1878, page 4 After leaving Rock Point Messrs. Gove & Merrill will again visit Ashland. "Random Jottings," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 14, 1878, page 3 Gove & Merrill, the accomplished photographic artists, are expected here today. They will remain as long as business justifies their staying. "Local Items," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, August 6, 1879, page 3 Gove & Merrill, the happy artists of the photo tent, have again made their appearance in our town, and erected their tent immediately under our window, preparatory to furnishing you first-class work. You should avail yourself of this opportunity of supplying your friends with a splendid likeness of your "phiz," as they positively will not remain longer than till Monday. "Personal Notes," Ashland Tidings, August 30, 1878, page 3 GRAYCRAFT CARD CO. Danville, Virginia postcard publisher S. H. GRAYDON (Jacksonville 1900) S. H. Graydon, the stamp picture artist, who has been taking pictures in Jacksonville for the past week, left for Clatsop Beach Wednesday. He did a large business and gave good satisfaction. "Jacksonville News," Medford Mail, July 27, 1900, page 6 S. H. Graydon, a photographer, has opened a gallery in Jacksonville and appears to be doing a good business. His pictures are up-to-date. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 20, 1900, page 3 CHARLES P. GREGORY & SON C. P. Gregory & Son, photo publishers, are in the city, getting out an illustrated souvenir of Medford and vicinity and are at present taking views of business houses for this purpose. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, June 19, 1908, page 5 ELIZABETH W. GREGORY Mrs. L. A. Gregory has returned from a four weeks' trip to California. [She] is now ready to resume work in her studio. She will introduce all the newest and most up-to-date ideas in the photo profession. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 5, 1913, page 6 The Gregory studio has been sold to S. B. Crow of Portland, an experienced photographer. Mrs. Gregory will move to Long Beach, where she will open a studio. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 28, 1913, page 6 Mrs. L. A. Gregory of Los Angeles stopped off in Medford Sunday morning for a few days' visit with Mrs. M. E. Riddle. Mrs. Gregory is en route home from an extended visit with relatives and friends in Seattle and different points in Montana. The Gregorys formerly resided in Medford, having conducted a photograph gallery here "Local Briefs," Medford Mail Tribune, January 5, 1920, page 2 LAWRENCE A. AND ELIZABETH W. GREGORY (1908-13) See Charles P. Gregory De Witte Goodpasture has sold his photo studio over the Model Clothing Store to Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Gregory, formerly of Butte, Mont. "Wedding Licenses," Medford Daily Tribune, July 11, 1908, page 1 Are you going to have pictures made? If so, watch these picture talks. I have had years of experience in one of the largest cities. I'm going to tell you something about modern, up-to-date photography in this space. The subject will be changed each time. The first subject will be "Child Portraiture." I develop kodak work, make all kinds of views, take interiors, take your order for a cut [i.e., engraving], and can make you a first-class, up-to-date portrait. L. A. GREGORY
Medford Daily Tribune, July 22, 1908, page 3MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER Over Model Clothing Store Photographing babies and small children. The best time to get a good picture of a baby or small child is when it's in the "mood," or feeling good. A good receipt: Give the child a good nap, feed well, dress quickly and take it to the photographer. It ought then to be feeling its best. Nine or 10 o'clock in the morning is a good time to photograph babies. Do not wait until late in the afternoon, when the child is tired and warm and the light is poor; try the early forenoon. Platinum papers make absolutely the highest grade finish. They are more expensive than the common finish, but the results are beyond comparison. L. A. GREGORY
Medford Daily Tribune, July 25, 1908, page 4MODERN PHOTOGRAPHER Over Model Clothing Store Photographer Gregory has taken several very fine views of the coal mines, east of Medford. These pictures show actual operations at the mine, and huge blocks of coal corded up like wood at the mouth of the tunnel. There ought to be one or more of these pictures over the desk of every business man in Medford. There is a something about the picture which is interesting--chief among its features is the fact that it is right at Medford's door--and there are mountains of it. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, April 16, 1909, page 2 ![]() Lawrence A. Gregory, November 16, 1910 Medford Mail Tribune "Educational Work Display," Medford Mail, May 21, 1909, page 6 Mrs. H. I. Conrad, assistant secretary of the Commercial Club, and photographer Gregory expect to spend most of Friday getting photographs of the Rogue River near the Bybee bridge and some distance views above for the use of the club. "Social and Personal," Medford Daily Tribune, June 10, 1909, page 8 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown and photographer Gregory were at Butte Falls a couple of days this week. Mr. Gregory was there in a business capacity--that of procuring photographs of Butte Falls, the sawmills and other features of interest--and these for Mr. Dewing, who has large timber holdings there. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, June 18, 1909, page 2 Photographer Gregory was in Butte Falls a couple of days this week in a business capacity--that of procuring photographs of Butte Falls, the sawmills and other features of interest. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, June 18, 1909, page 2 Mrs. L. A. Gregory, wife of photographer Gregory, is having a hairdressing and beauty parlor fitted up in the studio. Mrs. Gregory served three years with Mlle. Carroll of Butte, Mont., in the largest institution of the kind in that state, and thoroughly understands the work. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, October 8, 1909, page 5 Lawrence Gregory has prepared a set of ten color photos nearly 24 inches square of orchard scenes in the Rogue River Valley, which will be entered at the Spokane national apple show to be held this month in a contest for a $100 prize. He also has prepared a large view of an apple tree in bearing which will be entered in a contest for a $50 prize. The photos are marvels of beauty. The first work of producing the pictures was carefully handled and then each photo was colored with the most painstaking care. The effect is truly splendid and the views should do much good while on exhibition in Spokane. "Splendid Views of Orchards for Exhibit," Medford Mail Tribune, November 4, 1909, page 4 Lawrence A. Gregory, a photographer of this city, at the Spokane National Apple Show won first prize for a display of photographs depicting Rogue River Valley apple scenes. The photographs were "made in Medford" and were very fine. They won over a score of competitors. Medford Mail Tribune, December 30, 1909, page 1 A wagon load of 30-pound watermelons was brought to the Allen grocery by S. L. Neal from near Central Point Monday. L. Gregory, a photographer, took a picture of them for the Medford Commercial Club. "Eggs Go Up to 40 Cents," Medford Mail Tribune, September 14, 1910, page 7 Gregory's Studio, open Sundays. Photos by Gregory are sensible Xmas gifts. "Personal Items," Medford Mail Tribune, November 20, 1910, page 5 L. A. Gregory, the photographer, left this morning for northern California, where he is to do some special photographic work. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, April 18, 1911, page 2 Mr. Landowner, Gregory's panorama pictures have been the greatest factor in the sale of nearly all the large tracts in the valley. Ask the men who sold them. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, May 7, 1911, page 2 W. A. GUNTER (1929-30) EDRICK L. GURNEA E. L. Gurnea and George Howard left Medford Monday morning for the Crater Lake National Park, at which place they will remain for a couple or three weeks. Mr. Gurnea took his camera with him and, being a scenic photographer of ability, it will be safe to give out that he will return with a great variety of scenes from that natural wonderland. Mr. Gurnea puts the views up in stereoscopic form and has them for sale. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 11, 1902, page 6 E. L. Gurnea:--"Did you see that view I took of the result of G. P. Lindley's fall hunt? No? Then come down and I'll show it to you. There are eleven big bucks hung up, as you see. Four of them are so large that they touch the ground, while the heels are somewhat higher than a six-foot man's head. Yes, I've seen a lot of other views of the valley [of] Rogue River between here and Crater Lake and everywhere. Some of them you don't see every day. Don't know what that is? Why, that is a picture taken on Ashland Creek, a little way from the town. Chances are you have been by there lots of times and never saw it. You have to be looking for those things in order to see them. I don't take any credit for seeing things where others can't. It's simply a matter of practice. What I would like to do is to take a trip through the Oregon mountains, hunting with my camera. I believe I could get some shots that would be all right. I'm going to try it one of these days." "Street Echoes," Medford Mail, October 30, 1903, page 1 E. L. Gurnea:--"Say, Bliton, you have no idea of the amount of business I have worked up on those Southern Oregon stereoviews. Why, only last week I sent nine dozen of them to different parties in Washington, D.C. These were views of Crater Lake and the upper Rogue River country. Those people back there want something rough and rugged, and some of my views are all of that. There is plenty of rugged country up Rogue River and I have focused about all there is of it and from all the possible viewpoints. I have over 300 stereonegatives of Oregon views, and fully 200 of them were taken in Southern Oregon. Mrs. Gurnea does the printing, and night and morning I make the views ready for the market. They sell at $2 a dozen--and I am building up a good business. It's quite a side issue and does not interfere with my other work. I'll show you the entire collection one of these days." "Street Echoes," Medford Mail, November 20, 1903, page 1 Percy DeGroot was at Ashland Wednesday evening in attendance at Chautauqua. He tells that while passing through Talent he saw E. L. Gurnea, formerly superintendent of our light plant, doing photographer's work in a tent. Mr. Gurnea, we understand, is making a tour of Southern Oregon--doing photographic work, especially landscape viewing. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 22, 1904, page 5 HAL'S SPORT SHOP (1946-1963+) Hal's Sport Shop will be the name of the new store which is scheduled to open April 1 at 523 Main. Harold Shidler, operator of the army and navy store at 627 Main for the past two years, is opening the new store. Bert Rohu, sportsman and camera enthusiast, Helen McClure and Mrs. Shidler will assist him. "Hal's Sport Shop To Open," Herald and News, Klamath Falls, March 16, 1946, page 2 A. F. HALE (1889-1890) A. F. Hale has succeeded Mrs. Morris in the management of the photograph gallery. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1889, page 3
A.
F. Hale, the expert photographer, has gone to
Grants Pass.
LOREN M. HARMON
(1913-14)"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 18, 1890, page 3 FRED HALL (1953-1959 Ashland and Medford) Fred Hall, former Bend resident who now has a photo studio in Ashland, visited here over the holidays with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lingerfelt and family. "Here and There," Bend Bulletin, July 5, 1955, page 5 L. D. HAMMOCK (Grants Pass 1906-1907) J. A. Hammock and two sons, L. B. and L. D. Hammock, of Seymour, Texas, arrived in Medford Thursday. Two of the gentlemen are photographers and one is a printer, and all expect to remain some place in the valley. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, March 23, 1906, page 5 L. D. Hammock has leased the second floor of the Conklin building opposite the post office and has for the past week or more been busy remodeling and fitting up for a photographic studio, and he now has everything in readiness for work. Mr. Hammock is a photographer who has had a number of years of experience and training in city galleries, and he starts in business with a new outfit purchased from the Grants Pass Photo House. "A Brief Record of Local Events," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, December 7, 1906, page 7 On account of the increasing business at Hammock's studio he advertises to take an apprentice at half price. See him on Sixth Street, opposite post office. "Some Bargain Pointers," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, January 11, 1907, page 5 Hammock the photographer now has two young lady helpers and can attend to any amount of work promptly. Come and see what we have for you. Opposite post office. Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, March 15, 1907, page 1 Having moved to the Hammock Studio on Sixth Street, opposite the post office, I would be pleased to have my old customers to continue with me, and I will appreciate as many new ones as I can accommodate. I will make you anything from a stamp picture up to one 40x60 inches. Thanking you for your past patronage and thanking you in advance for your future support, I am respectfully, BRANCH
PHOTO STUDIO.
"Some Bargain Pointers," Rogue River Courier, Grants
Pass, April 12, 1907, page 5See Gerking & Harmon L. M. Harmon, formerly of Gerking & Harmon's, who has been manager of the gallery for three months, will remain with Mr. Weston. "Weston Opens Camera Shop," Medford Mail Tribune, February 24, 1914, page 6 JOHN C. HART (1910-11 Ashland) Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hart of Ashland started Friday evening on a trip to Stockton, Kan. to visit relatives. From there on to Kansas City[, then] they will go to Pleasanton, where Mr. Hart will visit his parents and his old home. They expect to be gone two months. "Local and Personal," Ashland Tidings, September 24, 1914, page 5 FOR SALE--Piano and household goods, photo tent and studio outfit. Call 455 Mountain Avenue. Ashland Tidings, August 20, 1917 et seq., page 8 ![]() January 1, 1928 Medford Mail Tribune Burhl Ronell Harwood. His middle name is also reported as "Renell." Many of his postcards bear a circled "H" logo.
Harwood's panoramic postcards of Crater Lake and Southern Oregon views
on sale at Swem's, Davidson's, Model Pharmacy, Jap Art Store.
Harwood
Studios Are High Class"Local and Personal," Medford Sun, May 10, 1925, page 2 The Harwood studio, Medford's newest photo establishment, opened today in the Farmers' & Fruitgrowers' Bank building over the People's Electric Store, with a full line of attractive Crater Lake colored pictures and complete photographic facilities and equipment. B. R. Harwood, proprietor of the new studio, needs no introduction here as he has been a resident in Medford for the last four years, during which time he has worked at Swem's and has recently managed his own business. Owing to the demand for his services Mr. Harwood found it necessary to open a downtown studio. 'Harwood Studio Opens in Medford," Medford Mail Tribune, November 27, 1925, page 7
The
Harwood studios are splendidly equipped, and their
pictures are recognized everywhere as strictly high class. In addition
to regular studio work they specialize in outdoor photography, and many
of the pictorial features of this issue is due to their excellent work.
Burhl R. Harwood is ably assisted by Mrs. Harwood. They are large producers of postal cards, presenting the beauties of southern Oregon. Medford Mail Tribune, January 1, 1928, page F3 HARWOOD PHOTOS READY FOR FAIR
A display of unusual interest to Southern Oregon people is being
prepared for exhibition at the Jackson County Fair this year by the
Harwood Photo Studio. This novel display will show, in photographs, the
steps in growing, harvesting and shipping the yearly crop of pears in
the Rogue River Valley. Because of the interest locally in the fruit
industry, the Harwood exhibit at the fair this year will prove a real
attraction.
Some other unusually interesting pictures have recently been secured by Mr. Harwood, among them being the photographs of Colonel Lindbergh and his plane taken at the Medford airport. One of these pictures appeared in a recent edition of the Mail Tribune and caused considerable favorable comment. Medford Mail Tribune, September 9, 1928, page 7 HARWOOD STUDIO IN NEW LOCATION
Photographs showing the
Wright snowplow
in action on the Crater Lake Highway are attracting attention in a
display case of the Harwood Photo Studio on East Main Street. The
pictures show the snow being thrown many feet on either side of the
road and are taken from various angles.
After having been located in upstairs offices on East Main Street for
several years past, the Harwood Photo Shop will open in a new location
on East Sixth Street next Saturday, B. R. Harwood, proprietor,
announced today. The company will follow a new policy, will pay its
attention to commercial photography and will no longer be in the
portrait business.
It will feature rapid picture development and guarantee that films left there before 9 o'clock in the morning will be completed by 5 o'clock in the evening. A receiving receptacle will be placed outside the door. The studio will also no longer be in the postcard business but will continue to deal in scenic pictures tinted in color. The company will deal in Kodak supplies. The new establishment has been remodeled for the studio and for several days workmen have been busy moving over equipment. The company will also be on the air Friday night with a radio program. Medford Mail Tribune, February 18, 1930, page 8 "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, February 23, 1929, page 2 The Patterson interests have purchased the postcard business that had been carried on here by B. R. Harwood. "To Join Mr. Patterson," Medford Mail Tribune, February 27, 1930, page 2 B. R. Harwood, Medford photographer, returned yesterday from a short trip to the sea coast in the region of Bandon, where he spent three days taking photographic views of shore scenery. The pictures have already been developed and are on display at his place of business on Sixth Street. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, April 9, 1930, page 2 A miniature Indian village against a photographic village of Crater Lake is attracting attention in the display window of the Harwood photo shop on Sixth Street. Indian dolls gathered about a tepee of genuine buckskin enliven the scene, made to appear natural by the addition of green shrubbery. A tinted picture of Mil Creek Falls forms another portion of the attractive background. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, October 2, 1930, page 2 Harwood Studio Making Portraits
B. R. Harwood announced yesterday that after two years of scenic and
commercial work he has added new equipment and remodeled his studio and
is again prepared to do portrait work. He is introducing a new idea to
Medford in making the place a one-price studio. Harwood's is the oldest
photographic concern in Medford.
Medford Mail Tribune, October 11, 1931, page 8 Many People Shop at Harwood Photo
Studio's Final Sale
Mr.
Ray Anders has bought the Harwood photo equipment, which is valued at
$500, at the studio he has opened at his home. Mr. Harwood is now
living on the Redwood Highway, and Mr. Anders is working in connection
with him.
The closing-out
sale of Harwood's photo studio, 329 East Sixth Street, which started
Monday, is attracting a large number of people, it was reported today.
A complete variety of photographic supplies, which the Harwood studios
have carried during their location in Medford, are rapidly becoming
depleted.
Harwood's studio also has a group of Indian dolls for souvenirs, which are being closed out in the sale this week. A collection of framed photographs of Southern Oregon and Northern California scenes have been reduced in prices, as well as photo frames and stands. Mr. Harwood has announced that all cameras have been reduced to half price, and the numerous redwood novelties have also been lowered in price. Medford Mail Tribune, April 21, 1932, page 7 MEDFORD VISITOR HERE
B.
R. Harwood, commercial and scenic photographer of Medford, is visiting
his cousin, C. E. Harwood. The Medford man is a witness in the Banks trial.
Eugene Guard, May 4, 1933, page 3 Central Point American, April 12, 1934, page 4 LEON B. HASKINS Postcards imprinted "Pub. by Leon B. Haskins, Druggist, Medford, Ore." presumably date between January 1905, when his father George Haskins retired, and July 1924, when Leon sold to the Heath family. Most seem to date to circa 1910. GILBERT HASSELL G. Hassell, photographer for the Southern Pacific Company, was in Medford Wednesday, on his return from a trip to Crater Lake, Pelican Bay and other points of interest. He secured a number of fine views of the scenery along the route, among which was one of Crater Lake with its lofty rim covered with snow and snowbanks on the sides of the least precipitous cliffs surrounding it. The picture is a unique one, and shows the great natural wonder in a way it is seldom seen by the visitors, as the snow is nearly all gone by the time the season commences. He also took views of Mill Creek Falls, Annie Creek canyon and other picturesque spots. Wednesday he made a trip to Table Rock for the purpose of photographing that famous spot, and the same afternoon took a picture of one of Medford's principal streets. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, June 26, 1903, page 7 G. Hassell, the Southern Pacific photographer, had some rather rough experiences on his recent trip to Crater Lake. He was three days in getting a satisfactory picture of the lake, but when he did get it the effect was beautiful. George Jackson, who accompanied him, describes it as the most beautiful view he had ever had of the lake, and he has seen it many times. The air was clear as crystal, and every cliff and head and even the few clouds floating above were plainly reflected in the shining surface of the lake. This was faithfully reproduced by the camera and should make a picture of surpassing beauty. The snow was from ten to fifteen feet deep at the rim of the lake, and going to and from camp was no small job. Once Mr. Hassell was walking and leading his horse, when he broke through the partially melted snow at the foot of a tree, and the horse fell into the hole on him. Neither was able to get out until Mr. Jackson came to the rescue. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 3, 1903, page 7 Forty-five photographic views of scenes in and about Crater Lake have just been received from San Francisco by W. E. Coman, general freight and passenger [agent?] for the Southern Pacific lines in Oregon. The pictures were taken by photographer Hassell of the Southern Pacific. Prominent among the views are four of Crater Lake. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 12, 1903, page 6 The Southern Pacific Company started out one of its new photographic cars yesterday to take photographs of industrial scenes in the San Joaquin Valley to replace the pictures destroyed in the fire. The car is in charge of G. Hassell and is well fitted up for the work of photography. It has darkrooms and developing rooms. Two of these cars were built last June. Photographs have been taken of the line from Los Angeles to Portland, and pictures will be taken of the scenery between here and New Orleans. The orders are now that photographs are to be taken of scenery along branch lines. "Gossip of the Doings of the Railroad Men," San Francisco Call, October 11, 1906, page 9 Will Photograph Josephine Caves
G. Hassell, the official photographer of the Southern Pacific Company,
is in the city and will leave tomorrow morning by the stage for Cave
camp and the caves for the purpose of making a series of photographs
for his company. He will take a number of pictures along the highway
and the trail, as well as numerous flashlights within the caves. His
coming is a direct result of the recent visit of Vice-President
McCormick to this district, Mr. McCormick having visited the caves and
become much impressed with their scenic beauty. The photographs will be
used by the company in exploiting this district and in attracting
tourist travel to it.
Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, August 28, 1916, page 4 FRANK HASTY (1886) Frank Hasty, the accomplished artist, has taken some photographic views of scenes up the Ashland canyon which would be noticed as choice pieces in the portfolio collection of any artist anywhere. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, July 23, 1886, page 3 ![]() November 4, 1881 Ashland Tidings PHOTOGRAPHS.--Mr. L. Hazeltine has opened a photograph gallery in Ashland in a temporary building on B. F. Myer's lot on Main Street, and is doing some excellent work. He has already printed a number of cabinet photographs which are first class--unusually good for the work of an artist anywhere outside the large cities. He invites examination of his work, and guarantees satisfaction before payment. Give him a call. Ashland Tidings, November 4, 1881, page 3 HEATH'S DRUG STORE (circa 1915) Medford postcards printed by Albertype, Brooklyn, N.Y. DeVERE and HELEN HELFRICH Klamath Falls residents, the Helfrichs produced postcards of the July 1945 Sheriff's Posse Rodeo and Horse Show, held at the Medford fairgrounds. LOUIS HELLER (1883-1884) Louis Heller of Fort Jones, Cal., a good artist, is about putting up a photograph gallery in Ashland. "Here and There," Democratic Times, June 22, 1883, page 3 L. Heller of Fort Jones, Cal. has opened a photograph gallery at Ashland. "Here and There," Democratic Times, July 6, 1883, page 3 Louis Heller has his photograph gallery at Ashland in operation. He is a fine artist. "Here and There," Democratic Times, July 27, 1883, page 3 Our old Siskiyou friend, Louis Heller, is engaged in photography at Ashland and doing well. He is a first-class artist. "Here and There," Democratic Times, December 14, 1883, page 3 Louis Heller, the well-known photographer, has returned to Fort Jones, Cal., his old home. He is succeeded at Ashland by E. F. Everitt. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, July 25, 1884, page 3 Louis Heller, formerly in the photography business in Ashland, has been appointed postmaster at Fort Jones, Siskiyou County. Ashland Tidings, June 2, 1893 JACKSON E. HENDRICKS (1910) J. E. Hendricks, of Denison, Texas, reached Ashland last week with his family, consisting of wife and five children. They are temporarily located at 76 Lincoln Street. Mr. Hendricks is a professional photographer and may conclude to locate permanently here. He was in this vicinity 22 years ago, and finds the situation considerably changed from ye olden time. "Personal Mention," Ashland Tidings, March 24, 1910, page 5 HERRIN & HUTCH (Ashland 1897) Advertised in the midsummer 1897 issue of the Oregon Mining Journal. DAVID C. AND MARGARET E. HERRIN (Medford 1888-89, itinerant 1895, The Dalles 1895-96, Ashland 1897, Portland 1898-1901) Robert Hatfield and D. C. Herrin have gone into partnership in the boot and shoe business, and will shortly open a complete stock of goods in that line in the store in [the] Odd Fellows building recently vacated by O. H. Blount. Mr. Hatfield will go to San Francisco to purchase the new stock. "Business Changes," Ashland Tidings, July 9, 1886, page 3 Among the recent arrivals, of those who come to stay, we are pleased to mention D. C. Herrin of Ashland, long a resident of this valley. Mr. Herrin has secured the Lyons building of Douglas & Co., agents, on D Street and just as soon as it can be fitted up he will open a photographic gallery, and be prepared to do fine work in that line. Mr. Herrin is in possession of the secret process of instantaneous picture-taking, and tells us that he can take a train on the run or a horse running and show an exact picture of the people flocking to and from the train. He will give us such a picture some of these days. Southern Oregon Transcript, Medford, March 13, 1888, page 3 The building on D Street known as the Lyon building is being plastered and put into shape for a photograph gallery. "Notes from Medford," Oregonian, Portland, March 27, 1888, page 3 D. C. Herrin and family have located at this place. Mr. H. has opened a photograph gallery in Lyon's building, where he is now ready to accommodate those who wish good work in his line. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 30, 1888, page 2 D. C. Herrin started for San Francisco last Monday, where he will take in all the latest points of Photography. He will be gone about three weeks. "Medford Items," Ashland Tidings, June 1, 1888, page 3 The handsomest lady on the 4th of July ground at Medford will be presented with one dozen cabinet photographs of herself by D. C. Herrin, the leading photographer of Southern Oregon. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 29, 1888, page 3 Mrs. I. L. Hamilton was adjudged to be the handsomest lady by the judges of the celebration here, and gets the photographs offered by D. C. Herrin, our enterprising photographer. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 6, 1888, page 3 D. C. Herrin, our leading photographer, has gone to Linkville on a business trip and better prepared than ever to turn out first-class work. His wife will have charge of the gallery here while he is absent. "Medford Items," Valley Record, Ashland, July 19, 1888, page 2 Dave Herrin, our photographer, is making a business trip east of the mountains. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 2, 1888, page 3 D. C. Herrin, our leading photographer, has gone to Linkville on a business trip and better prepared than ever to turn out first-class work. His wife will have charge of the gallery here while he is absent. "Medford Items," Valley Record, Ashland, July 19, 1888, page 2 D. C. Herrin, the Medford photographer, has just returned from San Francisco, where he has "taken in" all the latest styles of photography. Give him a call. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 2, 1888, page 3 Herrin, the photographer, is still busy at Linkville and doing a first-class business. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 30, 1888, page 3 D. C. Herrin was in the city this week packing up his household goods preparatory to taking up his permanent residence in Linkville. Dave is a good photographer and will no doubt succeed in his new field. "Medford Items," Ashland Tidings, September 14, 1888, page 3 D. C. Herrin and family have returned from Klamath County. Dave took many first-class photographs while gone. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, September 20, 1888, page 3 We are sorry to learn that Dave Herrin, our popular and efficient photographer, will soon become a permanent resident of Linkville, the county seat of Klamath County. Success to him. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 27, 1888, page 3 Herrin, the photographer, has located permanently in Lakeview. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 9, 1889, page 3 D. C. Herrin, the East Portland photographer, was joined by Mrs. H. last week, she having continued to reside at Ashland up to that time. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 12, 1890, page 3 D. C. Herrin is now located at The Dalles, where he is doing well in photography. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 29, 1892, page 3 D. C. Herrin, late of Ashland, is doing well at The Dalles in the photographic line. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 21, 1892, page 3 Mr. Herrin has been here but a short time, but his work has made a name for him. A visit to his gallery will convince the most skeptical that he is master of his profession. With one of the best galleries in Oregon and all the latest improvements he can make photos equal to any in the state, from locket size to 18x22, direct from life. His views of Columbia River scenery cannot be beaten anywhere, by any body. "Color Photography," The Daily Chronicle, The Dalles, November 2, 1892, page 3 Prof. D. C. Herrin, formerly of this valley, has discovered the trade secret of photographing on wood, which, if he had discovered five years ago, would have made him enormously rich. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 24, 1893, page 3 A Handy Device.
Mrs. Kate Howell of the
granite city [Ashland]
is at present visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. C. Herrin at The Dalles.
A new print washer for photographers was shown by Mr. D. C. Herrin, the
inventor, this morning. It is a wonder the implement has not been
invented and generally used many years ago, saving, as it does, a great
deal of valuable time to the photographer. by an under, instead of an
overflow of water, the prints are kept constantly moving, without the
tedious work of handling them, as is now the universal custom.
Dalles Daily Chronicle, March 25, 1893, page 3 "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 19, 1893, page 3 D. C. Herrin, formerly of this county, has opened a photograph gallery at La Grande. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 5, 1894, page 3 The best is always cheapest. Herrin makes the best cabinet photographs for only $2.50 per dozen. Chapman block, upstairs. The Daily Chronicle, The Dalles, May 4, 1895, page 3 On Friday evening, February 12th, D. C. Herrin, grand lecturer of the A.O.U.W. of Oregon, will deliver a free lecture upon the benefits of this order--at the opera house. A musical and literary program is being prepared for the occasion in addition to this lecture. Everybody is invited to attend. Mr. Herrin is said to be a fine speaker. He was formerly a photographer in this city. "News of the City," Medford Mail, February 5, 1897, page 7 The people of Ashland will now have an opportunity get first-class photos; Mrs. Margaret Herrin, a photographer of The Dalles, has charge of the Larson studio. All are cordially invited to call at the studio and see the samples of work. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, June 3-17, 1897, page 3 Mrs. Margaret Herrin of The Dalles has charge of the Larson studio. Mrs. Herrin has an enviable reputation as an artist. "Local," Town Talk, Ashland, June 12, 1897, page 3 Mrs. M. E. Herrin, the Ashland photographer, is in Grants Pass, where she will have charge of the Everitt gallery for a couple of weeks. "A Grist of Local Haps and Mishaps," Medford Mail, November 5, 1897, page 7 David C. Herrin of The Dalles has been elected grand master workman of the A.O.U.W. of Oregon. "Brevities," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 25, 1898, page 2 D. C. Herrin and wife and Frank Abell have gone into the photograph business at Portland. All are well known in this country. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 29, 1898, page 3 ![]() L. J. Hicks, a senior member of the Hicks, Chatten Engraving Company, of Portland, was in Medford this week securing photographs of the city to be used in the Southern Pacific Company in an advertising pamphlet, and by the Oregonian in its annual edition. He secured a fine birdseye view of Medford and several orchard and fruit views. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, October 18, 1901, page 6 R. F. HIGH R. F. High is building a photograph gallery at Ashland. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 1, 1883, page 3 R. F. High has bought the building heretofore occupied as a dentist office and opened a barber shop this week. It is neatly fitted up. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, November 30, 1883, page 3 JOHN BAPTISTE HIGINBOTHAM Mr. J. B. Higinbotham intends opening a photographic gallery in the old Reveille office, on California Street, above Chas. Blackwell's barber shop. Give him a call. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 30, 1871, page 3 Mr. Higinbotham, having thoroughly refitted his gallery, is now prepared to take ambrotypes and photographs in the latest and best style, as his specimens will show. Gallery over Blackwell's barber shop, California Street. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 14, 1871, page 3 ANDREW P. HILL Andrew P. Hill, the artist, who took the leading part in the effort to secure legislative action for the preservation of the redwoods of the Big Basin forest, has been appointed official photographer of the Southern Pacific Railway. He will begin work in Oregon with one of the largest lenses in the world. "United States," Amador Ledger, Jackson, California, April 12, 1901, page 1 BERTRAM H. AND HARRIET M. HINTHORNE (Blackfoot, Idaho 1912-13, Ashland 1913-43) ![]() October
23, 1913 Ashland Tidings
B. H.
Hinthorne, formerly of Omaha, Neb., has rented the room on East Main
Street fitted up by Wynne Scott for a photograph gallery and will open
there this week. Mr. Hinthorne has had much experience in that line and
will make a specialty of high-class, up-to-date photography, having
worked in many of the leading galleries in the large cities of the
Middle West."New Photographer," Ashland Tidings, October 20, 1913, page 4 Studio Ashland is being arranged for Mr. Hinthorne and will be much more convenient when the work is completed. "Local and Personal," Ashland Tidings, February 9, 1914, page 5 Photographer Hinthorne of the Studio Ashland has opened a branch studio in Yreka under the name of the Yreka Branch of the Studio Ashland. "Local and Personal," Ashland Tidings, August 2, 1915, page 5 Mrs. A. A. Holmes of Superior, Ia., mother of Mrs. B. H. Hinthorne, local photographer, . . . has been visiting her daughter here for some time past. "Ashland and Vicinity," Medford Mail Tribune, August 27, 1915, page 5 Two Ashland photographers, B. H. Hinthorne and Mrs. Wynne Scott, conduct studios in northern California towns, the former at Yreka and the latter at Dunsmuir. Hinthorne's studio at Yreka is a branch of his Ashland establishment. "Ashland and Vicinity," Medford Mail Tribune, August 28, 1915, page 5 The Hinthorne and Stevenson photographic studios will be merged at the headquarters of the former. Hinthorne will conduct the studio and Stevenson will devote special attention to outdoor phases of the art, especially exteriors and scenic attractions. "Ashland and Vicinity," Medford Mail Tribune, February 23, 1916, page 3 C. J. Benedict, an Austrian artist, . . . is in Ashland from Portland with his wife and son and is painting some backgrounds for the Ashland Studio's photographic work. "Austrian Artist Sees Great Future," Ashland Tidings, February 28, 1916, page 1 The Ashland Studio photographers, Messrs. Hinthorne and Stevenson, secured some first-class pictures of the buckers and the races at the round-up. "Get Fine Pictures of the Round-Up," Ashland Tidings, July 10, 1916, page 2 The pictures of the first company taken at Fort Stevens will be on display at the Studio Ashland as fast as they are returned from Captain Malone, whose O.K. was necessary. Orders may be left at the studio for the postcard pictures. "Local and Personal," Ashland Tidings, August 10, 1916, page 5 Studio Ashland Wins Leslie Prize
Dunsmuir News:
B. H. Hinthorne, Ashland photographer, spent a couple of days in
Dunsmuir for the purpose of opening a studio in connection with his
studio in Ashland. Being unable to find anything, he returned home on
the Overland Wednesday.
The Studio Ashland received the third prize from Leslie's Weekly for
the best photograph of a current news event during the month of July.
Their photograph was of Donal Canon winning the saddle in the bucking
contest at the Rogue River Roundup at Ashland.
Ashland Tidings, October 5, 1916, page 1 "Local and Personal," Ashland Tidings, May 14, 1917, page 5 Bert H. Hinthorne, Ashland's enterprising photographer, secured an excellent picture of the eclipse of the sun June 8. "Picture of Eclipse Taken at Studio," Ashland Tidings, June 10, 1918, page 1 ![]() March 30, 1928 Medford Mail Tribune The Hollywood Studios, a stamp print photo shop, opened its doors for business today on East Main Street for a period of three weeks, after which the studio will be moving to Eugene. The same establishment was here last year for five weeks during May and June, and since that time has been moved to Missouri, Kentucky, Alabama and other eastern and southern states. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, March 27, 1928, page 2 LARRY HOLMAN Larry Holman, Medford Mail Tribune photographer, was guest speaker. He told of his first hobby which started with a 1901 Edison phonograph. Later he acquired an ABC Process photography kit and began a hobby of photography, which has continued for 18 years and has now been made his profession. "Photographic Association Officers Are Installed," Medford Mail Tribune, December 8, 1963, page C7 JAMES S. HOWARD & JOHN B. JAMES (Medford 1900) J. S. Howard and J. B. James, of Santa Barbara County, California, arrived in Medford last week and have decided to open a photograph gallery in Medford. These gentlemen have been in this line of business in California for some time, but the repeated almost failure of crops in the past and the promise of a total failure for the coming season has driven them to more succulent pastures. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, March 23, 1900, page 6 The photographers, J. S. Howard & Co., who a few weeks ago came to Medford with the determination of locating here, have gone back to California and located at Chico. "Additional Local Items," Medford Mail, April 6, 1900, page 6 EDGAR WADE HOWELL (Yreka 1891-1900) Capt. Siemens has received from Howell, the Yreka photographer, several photos taken during the late encampment at Fort Klamath. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 28, 1893, page 2 LOGAN HUGHES (Camp White 1953-54 The lad that does some of Camp White's best photo work is none other than Logan Hughes, who has a complete photography shop on the upper deck of the arts and crafts building. Greybeard Logan had a long siege of illness at Barnes Hospital, Vancouver, Wash., before he was sent to White for domiciliary care. Before his health broke down he had not only worked for various newspapers but maintained his own studio. L. J. Malarkey, "Pickin' Pears," Medford Mail Tribune, November 4, 1953, page 8 Logan Hughes [is] Camp White's official photographer. . . . Hughes had 18,000 hours flying time in Alaska following his service in the Navy during World War One. Photographer Hughes flew to Point Barrow when Will Rogers and Wiley Post crashed and died. Logan took the pictures of the tragedy and Life magazine published them. L. J. Malarkey, "Pickin' Pears," Medford Mail Tribune, December 11, 1953, page 20 Gene [Lower] tells that a recent letter from Logan Hughes, who is now in the Walla Walla, Wash., VA hospital, states that he is a bed patient. L. J. Malarkey, "Pickin' Pears," Medford Mail Tribune, June 29, 1955, page 18 HUGHES PHOTO SERVICE (27 N. Main, Ashland 1953-62) Ronald R. and Faustina Hughes FRANK H. HULL (Medford ca. 1900-11, Central Point 1912-17) Frank Hull:--"Last week I told the Mail readers in an advertisement that I was going to take orders for Christmas photos for H. C. Mackey & Boyd, and that I was going to give away a present. I've made different arrangements--that is, Messrs. Mackey & Boyd have. When I went to them to close up the agreement we couldn't come to a satisfactory understanding of affairs as I remembered had previously been talked--and it was all off. I simply offer this in explanation of the why I will not be able to live up to the promises made in the advertisement. I hope, however, to soon commence taking orders for G. W. Mackey & Dunlap." "Echoes from the Street," Medford Mail, November 23, 1900, page 7 Frank Hull:--"Yes, I'm in the photograph business by myself now. I have quit the partnership business. It didn't seem to work right some way. I have my studio opposite the post office fitted up in good shape and have settled down for the winter." "Street Echoes," Medford Mail, December 16, 1904, page 1
Frank H. Hull:--"I note by your last week's paper that you stated I was fishing at Rogue River a few Sundays ago. Well, I was, in a manner, and I think I caught more fish than anyone else on the river that day. I was taking pictures for W. F. Isaacs, the 'Toggery man.'" "Street Echoes," Medford Mail, September 22, 1905, page 1 "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, December 8, 1905, page 4 Frank H. Hull, Oregon "Oregon's Photographers," Oregon Journal, Portland, September 8, 1907, page 14 Let Hull do your scenic work, such as a photo of your orchard, home, etc. 331 E. Main Street. Medford Daily Tribune, September 6, 1909, page 2 Hull Frank H (Hull Printing Co), res 331 E Main 1912 Polk's Directory HUNDLEY PRINT SHOP (1963) Postcard publisher, 702 South Grape Street, Medford Mrs. Jane Hundley, an employee in cost accounting for the City of Medford's public works department for the last 14 months, resigned her position effective Monday. Mrs. Hundley will work with her husband, Charles H. Hundley, at the Hundley Journal Print Shop, 702 South Grape St. "City Employee Resigns Position," Medford Mail Tribune, April 16, 1963, page 3 Mrs. Dennis Hammond was honored at a layette shower recently when Mrs. Charles H. Hundley entertained in her home, 702 South Grape Street. "Shower Honors Medford Woman," Medford Mail Tribune, July 19, 1963, page 6 JOHN W. HUNTER (Jacksonville 1895, Medford 1901) J. W. Hunter and F. S. Sherer, of Oklahoma, who arrived to Medford a couple of weeks ago, have leased the photograph gallery in the Hamlin block, which has been occupied by Mr. Mackey for several years, and will open up a studio therein in the near future. H. C. Mackey & Boyd, the present occupants of the building, will remove their studio to some other building in the city, but the exact location has not yet been decided upon. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, March 15, 1901, page 6 J. W. Hunter and F. S. Sherer, expert photographers, who lately arrived from Kansas. have rented the gallery occupied by Mackey & Boyd, and will take possession about April 1st. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 21, 1901, page 7 Messrs. Hunter & Sherer, the photographers, have moved their families to the G. W. Isaacs residence property, on South C Street. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, April 12, 1901, page 7 ![]() May 24, 1901 Medford Mail "City Happenings," Medford Mail, April 12, 1901, page 7 ![]() April
26, 1901 Medford Mail
The Elite Studio, located in the Hamlin block, opened for business
Thursday morning. The proprietor, J. W. Hunter . . . has had the room
thoroughly renovated, repapered and repainted from floor to ceiling,
and has provided new and modern light reflectors and other strictly
modern studio fixtures."City Happenings," Medford Mail, April 26, 1901, page 7 The photos that come from the Elite are so smooth and fine, nicely retouched, that's what opens the eyes of the people. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 10, 1901, page 7 H. S. Sherer, of the firm of Hunter & Sherer, the photographers, left last Monday for Oklahoma and Kansas, where he goes to look after his property interests and supervise the harvesting of his crops. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, May 24, 1901, page 6 Hunter, the retoucher and operator of the Elite, is teaching retouching; if you want to learn the art call at the Elite studio. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 24, 1901, page 7 The Elite is the popular photograph gallery of Medford today. Under the management of J. W. Hunter it has come to the front. Everybody is pleased with the work that comes from the Elite, and only two months since the studio opened--quite a record. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 12-26, 1901, page 7 F. S. Sherer, of the firm of Hunter & Sherer, photographers, returned Tuesday evening from a two months' business visit to Kansas and Oklahoma. He reports intense heat and much suffering therefrom in the localities he visited. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, July 19, 1901, page 6 The firm of Hunter & Sherer, photographers, has been dissolved, Mr. F. S. Sherer retiring. Mr. J. W. Hunter will continue the business as heretofore, in the Hamlin block. Mr. Hunter is unquestionably one of the best photographers in all Oregon. He has had years of experience in the East where only the best work possible in the art is permissible. The samples displayed in front of his studio is evidence of the superior work he turns out. He is a high art photographer--who makes portraits--not mere pictures. Mr. Sherer is not himself a photographer, and the line of business he will engage in he has not yet decided upon. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, August 2, 1901, page 7 One thing certain the Elite Studio, under Mr. Hunter's management, is turning out the finest portraits in photography ever made in this county. The reception room is filled with work he has done here in Medford that would be a credit to any city,showing work to the public in posing, lighting and fine smooth retouching which shows plainly he is a master at his profession. Photos of familiar faces adorn the walls, and people come from all the towns around to have work done by the operator of the Elite Studio. He has been here but a short time, but notwithstanding he is the busiest man in Medford. If you appreciate a work of art, call at the Elite photo studio and leave your order. "A word to the wise is sufficient." "City Happenings," Medford Mail, August 30, 1901, page 7 G. W. Mackey and J. W. Hunter, the photographers, have consolidated their business and are now occupying the Elite studio in [the] Hamlin block. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, October 25, 1901, page 6 G. W. Mackey and J. Hunter have consolidated their photograph galleries, and will have their headquarters in the Hamlin block. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 31, 1901, page 2 The Elite Studio can show the finest display of photographs in Jackson County. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, December 13, 1901, page 7 J. W. Hunter, the photographer, and wife left Medford last Saturday for Northern California, where they expect to locate. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, January 10, 1902, page 6 CLARENCE L. HUNTINGTON (Portland 1898-1903, San Francisco 1909) BOX
KITE PHOTOGRAPHY
What
appeared to be an airship has been seen flying over the city on several
occasions during the past week. It proved to be a box kite, on which
was suspended a small camera with which "birdseye" views of scenes in
this vicinity were taken. The kite has been made to ascend, when the
winds are favorable, to a height of about 500 feet. The greatest
difficulty in having the kite remain in a proper position is the
various cross-currents in the upper strata of air. The kite is the
property of C. L. Huntington of San Francisco, a traveling
photographer, and is capable of lifting 50 pounds when the winds are
favorable.Medford Mail, May 7, 1909, page 2 His Southern Oregon photos are not known to have survived. ULYSSES G. HURLEY (1910) From the Klamath Falls Express: U. G. Hurley, wife and child, of Talent, arrived Friday. Mr. Hurley has opened a photograph gallery in the Shellabarger building next door to the Central. "A Few Klamath County Items," Medford Mail, September 25, 1896, page 2 There was an itinerant photographer here during the week who has been taking views of our town and its many homes and buildings, as also of the surrounding country. "Butte Falls Items," Medford Mail Tribune, September 25, 1910, page 12 U. G. Hurley, a photographer from Fruitvale, Cal., has been to Butte Falls and came out Wednesday, where he had been taking views of the scenery in that section. He has been stopping at the Sunnyside for a couple of days taking photographs of some of the buildings, orchards, our school, etc. "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail Tribune, September 25, 1910, page 12 HUS (Medford circa 1910-20) All-caps rubber-stamped legend; some postcards inscribed "HUS Post Card." Probably Hussey's Cash Store [1908-13], possibly Harry Urban Scholz. A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Catholic rectory Friday evening at 6 o'clock when Miss Irene Norris became the bride of Harry U. Scholz. . . . The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Scholz and is employed at the Pullman bakery. "Society," Medford Mail Tribune, June 24, 1916, page 3 JAMES MASON HUTCHINGS (1855) THOMAS O. HUTCHINSON (Myrtle Creek 1891, Portland 1901-02, Holly 1909) New gallery at Myrtle Creek, O. Latest styles and processes. Popular prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. T. O. Hutchinson will be on hand at all times to attend to the wants of the public. Plaindealer, Roseburg, June 18, 1891, page 4 T. O. Hutchinson, of Springfield, Oregon was in the city yesterday on his way to Crater Lake, where he will do quite a bit of photograph work for the Weister Picture Company, of Portland. Mr. Hutchinson is an old time acquaintance of Joseph Stewart, of this city. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, October 29, 1908, page 5 Monday night Irvin Murphy and a man by the name of Hutchison of Portland, a photographer, went to Crater Lake. Mr. Hutchinson is traveling in the interest of a firm in Portland and is going to Crater Lake to take views. He intends to go all around the lake and take views of the lake and all of the surrounding country to make scenic views. He anticipates finding considerable snow, but thinks that they can stand the rigor of that climate. They expect to be gone several days. "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, November 5, 1908, page 6 ISSOTT STUDIO (1919-27) James and Anna Wendt Issott Issott's Photo Studio is now open for business over Hubbard Bros. We do portrait work exclusively and make a specialty of baby photos. Your satisfaction guaranteed. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, July 27, 1919, page 2 Bring in that picture you want copied. We will do it right. Issott's Studio, over Hubbard Bros. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, September 21, 1919, page 2 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Peasley, formerly of Portland, have purchased the Issott Studio, 331 East Main Street, and will operate it under the name of "The Peasleys." "The Peasleys Purchase Issotts," Medford Mail Tribune, March 13, 1927, page B6 JACKSONVILLE BOOSTER CLUB The Jacksonville Booster Club is issuing a colored postcard this year. The picture is of the club's bicentennial project, a quilt with local scenes in the blocks. They were designed by artist Ann Butte and sewn by club members. Betty Miller, "Mayor of Area Town Helps in Card Revival," Medford Mail Tribune, November 7, 1976 ROBERT H. JONAS (1902-03 Eagle Point) Last Saturday Bert Peachey left for their mountain home near Mt. Pitt, and on Sunday Robert Jonas and Boyd Potter started for the same place. The three expect to remain there for several weeks, hunting, fishing and taking pictures, Mr. Jonas being an adept in the latter art. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, December 12, 1902, page 5 R. H. Jonas was in Medford Thursday from his home at Eagle Point to get supplies for a photograph gallery which he expects to open at that place in the near future. "Local News Notes," Medford Success, March 20, 1903, page 6 R. H. Jonas has given up the role of reporter and returned to Eagle Point, where he is operating a photograph gallery. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 1, 1903, page 3 EDITH HAYDEN JONES BALL (1915-1921 Roseburg, 1921-48 Medford) Miss Edith Hayden, the well-known local photographer, left this morning for Pasadena, Cal., where she will visit for a week or ten days with her parents. On her return she will stop at San Francisco, where she will attend the exposition. "City News," News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, July 23, 1915, page 3 Miss Edith Hayden, a local photographer, left here today for San Francisco, Pasadena and points in Arizona, where she will spend several weeks with friends. "Local and Personal," News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, July 23, 1915, page 5 Roseburg Resident Married Monday
Mr. and Mrs. James H.
Clark today completed the purchase of the photographic studio formerly
owned by Mrs. Edith Hayden, located in the Bell building on Jackson
Street.
Miss Edith Hayden, a well-known photographer of this city, was united
in marriage Monday, January 10, to E. J. Jones, a former resident of
this city. The ceremony took place in Vancouver. Mrs. Jones returned to
this city on Wednesday and will take immediate steps to settle her
business here. Mr. Jones, who is employed by the Walker Auto Company of
Medford, is attending to business matters in Portland connected with
the auto show. Mr. and Mrs. Jones expect to reside in Medford for a
short time and may go to California. He was associated with the Nash
garage here for a short time last summer.
News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, January 14, 1921, page 6 "Hayden Studio Sold to James Clark," News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, April 21, 1921, page 8 Mrs. Hayden Jones, who left recently for Medford to make her permanent home, is now opening a new photographic studio in the latter city. "Around the Town," News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, May 11, 1921, page 4 MRS. JONES ISSUES DEFY TO HUSBAND
Photos
finished in five days from
time
sitting is made. Upstairs Photo Shop, 208 West Main Street.
The notice in yesterday's Tribune,
that
Mr. E. J. Jones (proprietor of the Service Garage) would not be
responsible for any bills contracted by Mrs. E. J. Jones after July
18th, must be a joke, for although he married me some six months ago
and I am now his lawful wife, he has done practically nothing toward my
support but has borrowed from me several hundred dollars, none of which
he has repaid, and notice is hereby given that I will pay no more bills
for him after this date, and I will further state that if said E. J.
Jones will produce one bill that he has ever paid for Mrs. E. J. Jones
the undersigned will make him a present of $10.00.
(signed)
MRS. E. J. JONES.
Medford Mail Tribune, July
19,
1921, page 3
"Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, December 10, 1924, page 2 EXPERT PORTRAIT WORK either at studio, 627 S. 6th St., or your home. Call 234, ask for E. Hayden Jones. Classified ad, The Evening Herald, Klamath Falls, December 4, 1925, page 7 Jones, Edith H., Mrs., photographer, r 235 S. Central 1927-28 Medford City Directory Jones, Edith H., photog. Swems, r 607 W. 2nd 1930-31 Medford City Directory KODAK FINISHING--Easy-to-pay prices. E. Hayden Jones Photo Studio. 607 W. 2nd. Phone 1282-M. Hours 11 to 7. Classified ad, Medford Mail Tribune, October 30, 1934, page 7 SAVE on Kodak finishing at the E. Hayden Jones Studio, 607 West 2nd. Phone 1282-M. Classified ad, Medford Mail Tribune, August 7, 1936, page 17 BABY'S PHOTO--Special offer, 50¢ total price, one 8x10 photo of any child under 6 years. Proofs shown. E. Hayden Jones Studio. Dial 3364. 607 West 2nd, past junior high. Classified ad, Medford Mail Tribune, August 28, 1941, page 11 Miss Jones is a native of Missouri, Kansas City, to be exact. Her father served in the Confederate Army. Her earlier days were happily spent on a farm. When fifteen, she entered the University of Oklahoma, leaving the college while a sophomore. Readers will recall a popular fad of that time, leather pillow covers, with Indian scenes painted on them. She obtained employment as a painter of these scenes, since her urge for art would naturally interest her in these productions. Meanwhile, she had several friends in Oklahoma City who owned a photo studio, another outlet for her artistic trend. By questions and answers, experiment and trial, she learned the rudiments of the profession and soon showed skill as a retoucher. Soon she discarded pillow top art for retouching in several studios. By this time her parents moved to Yuma, Arizona. She moved with them, but after a six months' stay decided to go further west, and went to live with a cousin in Portland, Oregon. There being no retouching to be done, she purchased a stamp picture studio, and, to use her words, "the fun began." Perhaps she had in the mind the time when she and a partner had a studio houseboat on the Columbia River, and the incidental camping experiences along the river, as the "studio" moved from town to town. Interested in photography, her real hobby is raising unusual plants and flowers. She and Skipper, the put [sic--pup? pug?], constitute the family. Her studio today is located in Medford, Oregon. The Focus, July-August 1942, quoted in Peter Palmquist, "Camera Fiends and Kodak Girls in Southern Oregon 1850-1950" [I am] Picking pears as a patriotic duty, but studio [is] open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and every evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. E. Hayden Jones Studio, 607 West 2nd. Phone 3364. Classified ad, Medford Mail Tribune, August 30, 1942, page 5 E. HAYDEN JONES
PHOTO STUDIO
Phone 3364
under name Mrs. Fred Ball in 1944 telephone directory, 607 W. 2nd.
Classified ad, Medford Mail Tribune, August 16, 1944, page 9 Obituary
Edith Hayden Ball, a resident of this community for 25 years, passed
away at the family residence, 1411 Dakota Avenue, yesterday. She was
born at Hicks City, Mo.
Survivors include her husband, Fred, Medford; two brothers, B. E. Hayden, Menlo Park, Calif., and J. E. Hayden, Santa Monica, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted from the Perl funeral home Friday at 2 p.m. with the St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment will take place in Siskiyou Memorial Park. Medford Mail Tribune, November 11, 1948, page 11 A. E. KAISER (Grants Pass 1904-1906) H. E. Kaiser [sic], of Chicago, has purchased the New York Studio. The people of Oregon City and vicinity will appreciate the fact of having an up-to-date photographer. The work done by Mr. Kaiser is strictly first class at moderate prices. "Additional Local," Oregon City Courier, November 13, 1903, page 4 A. E. Kaiser has bought the photo studio of C. D. Nichols, opposite the courthouse. Mr. Kaiser makes a specialty of platinum and carbon prints. "The Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, July 7, 1904, page 3 J. M. Boyd, who has been in Portland for the past month, whither he went to take the remains of his wife for interment in one of the cemeteries of that city, returned Wednesday to Grants Pass. Mr. Boyd will again resume his photographic business, which he left in charge of A. E. Kaiser. "The Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, June 16, 1905, page 3 KENNELL-ELLIS (1931-38 Medford, 1939- Eugene) E. W. Ellis and E. E. Kennell KENNELL-ELLIS
PHOTOGRAPHERS OPENING STUDIO
Kennell-Ellis, artist photographers, opened an attractive studio at 32
North Central Avenue yesterday, completing extensive preparations which
have been underway during the past month. An old American effect is
carried out in the furniture and decorations. One of the modern
features of the new studio is a convenient dressing room for customers.
The local Kennell-Ellis establishment is one of a group of six studios in Oregon and Washington owned by E. W. Ellis and E. E. Kennell. Their photographs have received considerable recognition, outstanding portraits having been used in illustrating an issue of "Studio Light," publication of the Eastman Kodak Company, last year. Miss Catherine Gaylord, who has been with the Kennell-Ellis studios for the past five years in Salem and Klamath Falls, will manage the local business. Alfred J. Anderson, well-known local photographer, will be her assistant. Medford Mail Tribune, April 29, 1931, page 5 ![]() August 26, 1934 Medford Mail Tribune MRS. LE CLERC TO OPERATE STUDIO
The
Kennell-Ellis Studio in Medford was purchased February 2, 1936 by Mrs.
Howard LeClerc, who has managed this well-known photographic business
for the past five years and will continue to operate it under the same
name and policies, according to [an] announcement by the new owner.
Previous to the opening of the Kennell-Ellis Studio here in 1931, Mrs. LeClerc was associated with the same company for one year at Klamath Falls. Additional experience was secured by this efficient young photographer in the Christian Studio, Spokane, Wash. Improvements made at the Kennell-Ellis Studio since February include new drapes and inlaid linoleum in the operating room. New drapes add to the attractiveness of the convenient quarters. Two valuable portrait lenses were also recently secured by Mrs. LeClerc. During a visit to San Francisco two weeks ago the new owner of [the] Kennell-Ellis Studio viewed demonstrations in effective lighting and new methods of portrait finishing. In five years this studio, under Mrs. LeClerc's management, made 9000 pictures, and this spring she took the Medford High School and St. Mary's Academy [photos]/ Assisting at Kennell-Ellis is Miss Ruth LeClerc, who began her photographic training two years ago. Medford Mail Tribune, May 3, 1936, page 9 PHOTOGRAPH STUDIO SOLD
BY LE CLERCS
Announcement was made yesterday of the sale of the Kennell-Ellis Studio
by Howard and Blanche LeClerc to R. S. Wilfley. The new owner took over
management of the business yesterday.
Accompanied by his wife and their 21-year-old daughter Betty, Mr. Wilfley arrived here about a week ago from Fairbury, Neb., where he had been engaged n photography for 15 years. In turning over the business to Mr. Wilfley, the LeClercs asked for continued patronage by their clients. Mr. LeClerc said the sale was so sudden that he and his wife had made no plans for the future. Medford Mail Tribune, May 22, 1938 PETER M. KERSHAW (1901-02) G. W. Dunlap and P.M. Kershaw, photographers, have been taking several fine views of Medford streets, also some birdseye views of the town. These they find are taking well among our townspeople, and they are selling many of them. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, April 19, 1901, page 2 P. M. Kershaw, the photographer, has returned from his trip to California. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 6, 1902, page 4 Messrs. P. M. Kershaw and G. A. Dunlap left this week for the Waldo country, where they will do the photography for a couple or three weeks. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, March 28, 1902, page 6 Messrs. Kershaw and Dunlap, who are excellent photographers, are in Josephine County with their outfit, to remain several weeks. "Southern Oregon News," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 3, 1902, page 1
P.
M. Kershaw, who has been taking views in Northern
California, visited in Medford not long since.
"Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 25, 1902, page 4 FRED H. KISER (1901-27) See Mabel Russell. A leading feature of the Crater Lake outing under W. G. Steel was the successful climb of Mount Scott, a little-known mountain near the border of the lake, which towers up to somewhere near the height of Mount St. Helens, 9122 feet. Under the leadership of Messrs. Fred and Oscar Kiser, who are perhaps the most daring and successful cliff climbers in the Northwest, a little party of five made the ascent, this party including the first women, it is believed, to make the summit of the peak. . . . The view of Crater Lake from the summit of Mount Scott outrivals any that has hitherto been known. The camera was therefore leveled at it in good earnest. The view commanded the entire lake, with the morning light still upon it, the marvelous reflections which are so distinguishing a feature of the lake and which can be seen only at certain hours being plainly visible. Panoramic views commonly seen of Crater Lake are made from a series of plates, and are not, therefore, correct in perspective, whereas a photograph taken from Mount Scott being upon a single plate is absolutely true to nature. As this is the first photograph ever taken from the summit of Mount Scott, everyone who is interested in Crater Lake is on the qui vive to see the finished picture. "New View of Crater Lake," Medford Mail, August 28, 1903, page 1 The wonderful ability of Mr. Kiser and the fidelity with which the photographs are painted portray Crater Lake more nearly as it is than any other pictures that have ever been made through any other medium. "Crater Lake Portrayed in Picture," Medford Daily Tribune, October 23, 1907, page 2 At a special meeting of the Commercial Club held Wednesday evening, the finance committee was instructed to arrange with F. H. Kiser for a series of oil-painted photographs of Crater Lake and other natural wonders of this vicinity. "Scenic Display of Our Wonders for Exposition," Medford Daily Tribune, April 29, 1909, page 1 $2 Kiser Hand-Col'd. Photos 99¢. Kiser's famous hand-colored pictures of Crater Lake and Mount Hood, in size 8x10 inches, mounted on white mats. Meier & Frank advertisement, Morning Oregonian, Portland, May 5, 1911, page 24 $5.00 Famous Kiser Hand-Colored Pictures of Mt. Hood and Crater Lake, 10x22 Inches, Friday Surprise for $2.79 Meier & Frank advertisement, Oregon Journal, Portland, September 21, 1911, page 22 Mr. Parkhurst was accompanied to the lake by Mr. Kiser, of the Kiser Photo Company, whose photographs and color work of the lake are famous. Mr. Kiser has resigned as landscape photographer for the Great Northern system, having completed a series of Glacier Park, and will spend the entire summer at the lake, securing new views and photographing famous parties. "Crater Lake Inn Opens July First," Medford Mail Tribune, June 29, 1914, page 2 F. H. Kiser of the Kiser Photograph Company of Portland is in the valley taking views to be used in a booklet to be issued singing the praises of Crater Lake and the Rogue River Valley. Mr. Kiser has secured several hundred magnificent pictures of the lake, including one showing rainbow trout swimming. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, September 14, 1914, page 4 Striking hand-painted photos of the Rogue River Valley, showing orchard and natural scenery, have been prepared by Fred Kiser of the Kiser Photo Company, and are marvelous works, portraying impressively the beauties of this section. "Kiser's Orchard Views on Exhibit," Medford Mail Tribune, January 16, 1915, page 2 Crater Lake Pictures Exhibited at
Library
A collection of Kiser
photographs of
Crater Lake was exhibited last evening at the library, and several
hundred people viewed them. There are over one hundred views in the
collection, and it is one of the best collections ever shown here.Views Will Be Sent to San Francisco Next Week to Become Part of Permanent Oregon Exhibit.
Forty pictures of Crater Lake are being shown at the central library,
where they will remain until Thursday, February 11, when they will be
sent to San Francisco to become part of the permanent Oregon exhibit at
the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The pictures are photographs taken by F.
H. Kiser, official photographer for the Great Northern Railroad. Mr.
Kiser was at the lake from June 30 to October 10 last year, and took
250 pictures, which have been colored in oil by Miss Myra Helm, a
Portland artist, under Mr. Kiser's direction from notes made by him at
the time of exposure. The collection at the library shows the lake from
almost every angle, and includes a panorama of the lake taken from
Garfield Peak, a point in its rim, 2000 feet above the water. Wizard
Island, Llao Rock, the Phantom Ship and other features of the lake all
are shown, together with many views attained by but few people besides
Mr. Kiser, who is an intrepid mountaineer. The exhibit is owned by the
Crater Lake Company, and is in charge of Alfred L. Parkhurst, president
and manager of that organization.
Oregon Journal, Portland, February 4, 1915, page 16 "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, April 9, 1915, page 6 Kiser, who is over six feet tall and weighs a hundred and ninety pounds, . . . has been taking "stills" of our western mountain scenery for many years, and has carried his old King camera to the tops of more mountains and worse precipices than almost any other man in America has scaled. He is the "official" photographer both of Glacier and Crater Lake national parks, for instance. "Walter Pritchard Eaton on Being a Movie Actor for a Scenic," Film Fun, May 1922, page 38 Kiser Studio Is Local Concern at
Grants Pass Now
GRANTS
PASS, June 28.--(NCS)--Kiser's studio is now a
local concern. Their main studio is to be moved here in the near
future, and Mr. Kiser's work will be done principally in this town.
They have a branch studio at Crater Lake and also one at the Caves. C.
H. Demaray, local druggist, is president of the concern and Fred H.
Kiser is the manager. Other business men from here interested in the
company are C. A. Winetrout, vice-president; R. W. Clarke,
secretary-treasurer; Chas. R. Cooley, John Hampshire, Sam H. Baker,
George Sabina and Frank Mashburn. In the display window of Demaray's
drug store is a large oil painting of Mt. Hood and the Loop Road from
near Rhododendron which was painted by Mr. Kiser.
Medford Daily News, June 29, 1927, page 6 KENN KNACKSTEDT (1953-89) Kenn Knackstedt, who has been employed at Brainerd's Studio and Camera Shop for 2½ years as a photographer, has enrolled at Brooks' Institute of Photography at Santa Barbara, Calif., for training in advanced photography. He and Mrs. Knackstedt, who taught in the commercial department at Crater High School, will leave June 9 and will make their home in Santa Barbara for two years. "Photographer To Take Two Years of Training," Medford Mail Tribune, May 29, 1955, page B12 Knackstedt began his career in Medford working at Brainerd's Studio and Camera Shop in 1953. After two years he went to Santa Barbara to study photography. Upon his return to Medford in 1957, he set up his own studio, serving the area until his retirement in 1989. "Collections Feature," ArtiFACTS, Southern Oregon Historical Society, January 1997, page 5 PAUL C. KOEBER Postcards, printed in Germany, are marked "PCK." Medford cards published and marketed by druggist L. B. Haskins. KOLOR VIEW Los Angeles, California postcard publisher E. C. KROPP CO. Milwaukee, Wisconsin postcard publisher KUNSELMAN & GERKING (1912-13) Elton Edward Kunselman and Jonathan Otis Gerking, 128 E. Main 1912 Polk's Directory Have Kunselman & Gerking, photographers, do your work. "Local and Personal," Medford Sun, January 9, 1913, page 6 Gerking & Harmon, Commercial Photographers. Advertisement, Medford Mail Tribune, January 14, 1913, page 2 LEONA LAMME (1910-1911) Mr. Lammie [sic] has moved his photo tent from near the blacksmith shop onto one of the business lots recently sold by William Ulrich. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail Tribune, July 21, 1910, page 8 Miss Leona Lamme has erected a tent on Main Street and is taking photos. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail Tribune, May 3, 1911, page 6 CARL LANDIS (1953-71) Landis Purchases Photo Studio
from J. Verne Shangle
Carl Landis, an employee of Shangle Studio for the past 6½
years, today announced his purchase of the business from J. Verne
Shangle, who founded [his] photographic studio here in 1927.
The firm, located at the corner of West Main and Grape streets, was transferred to Landis' ownership effective March 1 when the sales contract was signed yesterday. Medford Mail Tribune, March 5, 1953, page 9F ![]() 1963. Louis Larson, a photographer from Tacoma, has purchased F. L. Camps' gallery in Ashland and is in charge of the same. For the next 30 days he will make cabinet-sized photos for $3.00 per dozen. Valley Record, May 21, 1896, page 3 Mrs. Margaret Herrin of The Dalles has charge of the Larson studio. Mrs. Herrin has an enviable reputation as an artist. "Local," Town Talk, Ashland, June 12, 1897, page 3 LAURELHURST PHOTOGRAPHERS See Mrs. Fred Ball ROBERT LAWS Postcard publisher, San Jose, California. In 1944 Frank Patterson sold his inventory and equipment to Laws. HOWARD AND BLANCHE LE CLERK See Kennell-Ellis RUSSELL LEE The photographer for the Farm Security Administration, visited the Applegate Valley in the summer of 1936. FREDERICK W. AND CECELIA LESMEISTER (Medford 1908-09, Dayton, Ohio 1909, Central Point 1910-14) F. W. Lesmeister has bought out the Mackey studio. He recently came from California and invites everyone to visit the studio, where his work will speak for itself. I wish to announce that I have bought H. C. Mackey's photograph gallery. As for my work, I will let it show for itself. All I ask is a fair chance. Come up and see me. F. W. Lesmeister. "Social and Personal," Medford Daily Tribune, January 11, 1908, page 4 Announcement.
I
have sold my photograph gallery to Mr. F. W.
Lesmeister. I have not made public announcement of this before, for the
reason that I wished to assure myself of his competence to give my
customers the class of work to which they have been accustomed. I can
now say that he is a first-class, all-round photographer, and that I
can recommend him to all my customers and friends.
Medford Mail, January 17, 1908, page 1 H. C. Mackey. I wish to announce that I have bought H. C. Mackey's photograph gallery. As to my work I will let it show for itself; all I ask is a fair chance. Come up and see me. F.
W. Lesmeister.
"Additional Local," Medford
Mail, January 24, 1908, page 2PHOTOS--Come to F. W. Lesmeister's Photograph Gallery and see his work; satisfaction guaranteed. Corner 7th and C streets. Southern Oregonian, Medford, January 25, 1908, page 4 For first-class photographs go to the German photographer on the corner of 7th and C sts., Medford. "Social and Personal," Southern Oregonian, Medford, March 4, 1908, page 7 ![]() ATTENTION.
H. C.
Mackey, the photographer, has purchased from Mr. Lesmeister the
photograph gallery which he sold him a couple or three years ago. The
gallery is over Allen & Reagan's store, and Mr. Mackey will be
"at home" to his old-time friends within a very short time, and the
slogan "look pleasant and see Mackey for photos" will be hung on the
wall.
From February 1
to May 1 I will give to the best-looking child in Jackson County from 5
to 10 years old $10 in gold. Pictures taken all week and Sundays from 1
to 4 p.m. Four prominent ladies of Medford to be judges of photos.
LESMEISTER'S
GALLERY.
Medford
Daily Tribune, February
6, 1909, page 2Over Allen & Reagan's. Medford Mail, April 16, 1909, page 5 Mrs. Lesmeister is getting some fine views of Central Point and its surroundings which she intends mounting in the shape of postcards. "Central Point Newsletter," Medford Mail Tribune, May 30, 1910, page 2 Get your photo work at Lesmeister's studio. It will please you. Post card views of local scenery a specialty at Lesmeister's studio. You can get no better photo work anywhere than at Mrs. Lesmeister's studio. Near post office, Central Point. "Local and Personal," Central Point Herald Supplement, June 23, 1910 Charging her husband, Frederick W. Lesmeister, with treating her in a cruel and inhuman manner, and on April 22, 1909, with having totally disappeared, taking with him their 11-year-old son, Frederick, Mrs. Cecilia Lesmeister of Central Point has filed suit in the circuit court asking for an absolute divorce and the custody of her younger children. "Would Divorce Stray Spouse," Medford Mail Tribune, March 2, 1911, page 6 Mrs. F. W. Lesmeister of Central Point, Ore. has had a very busy summer and expects a good fall trade. Camera Craft, October 1911, page 493 Central Point experienced a real burglary recently in which Mrs. Lesmeister, who owns a photo studio and art store there, took the part of the heroine, secured her revolver, aroused other citizens and the chief of police and helped to guard the street until the officers searched the town and decided the burglars had flown. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, May 10, 1912, page 2 Studio Will Close June 8th. Until that date the following low prices will prevail. Advertisement, Central Point Herald, May 30, 1912, page 1 With every dozen photos amounting to $4.00 or over we will give A Large Picture FREE! Central Point Studio, Mrs. Lesmeister-Price, Prop. Central Point Herald, June 25, 1914, page 5 FOR SALE--Studio in Central Point, Ore., with or without building; my only reason for selling is I want to quit the business; please do not answer if you do not mean business. Box 235, Central Point, Ore. Camera Craft, May-August 1914 ABRAHAM T. AND SARAH J. LEWIS Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Norcott [q.v.] and two sons arrived Tuesday from Aitkin, Minn., to make Grants Pass their future home. At present they are stopping with A. T. Lewis and family, who arrived from Sioux Falls. Mr. Norcott and Mrs. Lewis are brother and sister. "Items of Personal Interest," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, March 22, 1907, page 5 Mrs. Sarah J. Lewis, wife of A. T. Lewis, born June 18, 1849, died February 27, 1909, being 59 years, 8 months, 17 days old. . . . After [1881] they went into the photograph and portrait business, she being a fine artist.. "Death of Mrs. A. T. Lewis," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, March 5, 1909, page 8 Photographer Lewis of the Grants Pass Art Studio made pictures of the numerous events during the celebration, and in this way we have preserved for us pleasant recollection of the occasion. His pictures of the parade of the irrigation ditch makers and of the coming down of the water will become historical. "Celebration Notes," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, July 9, 1909, page 8 A. T. Lewis of the Grants Pass Art Studio has just finished handsome sets of photographs of the Southern Pacific wreck, which occurred Monday, a complete set of pictures of the Fourth of July celebration at the Leonard Orchard and pictures of the Cornell & Eismann ranch near the town of Rogue River. "Some Handsome Photos," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, July 12, 1912, page 2 We are now at your service. You will always find up-to-date work at the Grants Pass Art Studio, 605 South Sixth Street. The best-equipped photograph gallery in Southern Oregon. A. T. Lewis, proprietor. "New Today," classified ad, Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, July 23, 1916, page 4 The photograph studio which has been conducted on South Sixth Street by A. T. Lewis has been moved to the building formerly occupied by the Berlin Dye Works, one block west of the telephone office. The building has been purchased by Mr. Lewis, who will make improvements. "Lewis Studio Moves," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, March 29, 1917, page 3 In the death Sunday noon of A. T. Lewis from heart failure at the family home, 1038 North Fifth Street, Grants Pass loses another of its respects citizens and well-known business men. "Attack of Heart Failure Takes Grants Pass Citizen," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, July 2, 1917, page 4 The building in which the late A. T. Lewis conducted a studio has been completely remodeled, and it now shows the distinctive artistic taste of the proprietor, Mrs. Geo. Bancroft, who with her husband spent many days in planning and weeks in carrying out the plan. "Bancrofts Open a Well-Equipped Photo Studio," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, October 7, 1917, page 5 DAVID LIONEL PRESS Chicago, Illinois postcard publisher LIPSCHUETZ & KATZ Portland, Oregon, white-bordered tinted matte postcards, "C.T. American Art Colored," manufactured by CT Co., Chicago (Curt Teich) CHARLES W. LOGAN, HATTIE LOGAN (1883-91) Myrtle Creek, Ashland, Oregon ![]() C. W. Logan May 23, 1884 through January 6, 1888 Ashland Tidings "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, November 16, 1883, page 3 For anything in the line of photographic work, photographs and tintypes large or small, crayon and colored portraits, etc., call at Logan's gallery on the hill. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, November 23, 1883, page 3 Chas. W. Logan, the leading photographer of Ashland, attended the pioneers reunion Thursday and took several views of the crowd while they were eating dinner. Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 13, 1884 We thank C. W. Logan of Ashland for two photographs taken by him, one of the courthouse and the crowd collected at the pioneer celebration and the other of Crater Lake. Both are fine pictures. "Local Briefs," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, September 20, 1884, page 3 Notwithstanding the hard times, Logan, the Ashland photographer, is doing considerable work in his line. He takes pictures after the latest and most popular styles. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 7, 1885, page 3 Logan, the Ashland photographer, is kept busy, notwithstanding the dull times, because he does first-class work after the latest styles, and quite reasonably, too. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 4, 1885, page 3 The most interesting part of the prize fight is the fact of the affair having been photographed in three distinct scenes by one of our ambitious and enterprising camera artists. The gentlemen who announced after the thing was over that they had failed to reach there in time to see it, and a number of others who said they had heard nothing about it wilted like crisp salad in a bath of hot butter and vinegar when the photographs were "pulled on them" and showed their smiling and interested countenances surrounding the rope, inside of which were the fighters in action. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, April 23, 1886, page 3 A procession of eleven Ashland babies in their buggies, wheeled by young girls, aunts, cousins and sisters, attracted considerable attention on the streets last Saturday. Of course Logan secured a photograph of the scene. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, April 30, 1886, page 3 The photograph survives in the files of the Southern Oregon Historical Society. Logan secured a picture of the Crater Lake exploring party as it started out of town Wednesday afternoon, with the three boats loaded on wagons. "Brevities," Ashland Tidings, July 9, 1886, page 3 Logan will be in Medford on Sept. 5th, 6th and 7th, to take negatives, which will be used in finishing up choice photographs at his gallery in Ashland. "Brevities," ![]() Ashland Tidings, February 4, 1890 Don't forget that every first premium awarded at the district fair for fine photographic work was carried off by Logan, the Ashland photographer, for his unrivaled portraits and views. When you want a fine picture at a small price call on him. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 1, 1890, page 3 PHOTOGRAPHING.
C.
W. LOGAN continues to be the popular photographer
of this valley. He is located at Ashland, with a fine gallery, all the
implements and the long experience of doing first-class work in his
line. His work compares more than favorably with that of artists in
this county and Portland.
C.
W. LOGAN,
Southern Oregon Transcript, Medford,
March 13, 1888, page 3Ashland, Or. Photographs.
For
first-class photographs of any size or style or finish go to the
gallery on the hill. Mrs. Hattie Logan now has entire charge of the
gallery and is prepared to do first-class work.Ashland Tidings, July 10, 1891, page 3 F. L. Blair of Portland is now in charge of the Logan gallery at Ashland, Mrs. Logan having accepted a position in a gallery at that metropolis. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 5, 1892, page 3 Mrs. Hattie Logan returned last Friday from Portland, where she had been for a couple of months studying the art of higher photography. "Jacksonville Items," Ashland Tidings, March 25, 1892, page 3 Mrs. Hattie Logan came out from Portland Friday to see to the renting of her photograph gallery in Ashland. "Personal," Ashland Tidings, August 5, 1892, page 3 The Logan photograph gallery at Ashland has passed into the hands of artist Brock and wife of Astoria, who will operate it in the future. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 5, 1892, page 3 Mrs. Hattie Logan of Portland was at Ashland last week, making arrangements for the renting of her photograph gallery at the granite city to an Astoria gentleman, who is now in charge. "Personal Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 12, 1892, page 2 J. W. Aid, now of Pokegama, last week bought the Logan photographic outfit at Ashland, and will employ it in his gallery over the hill. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, May 19, 1893, page 3 Married.
CAMPS-LOGAN--At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Reeser, Sunday morning, July 12th, by Rev. George N. Annes, F. L. Camps
and Mrs. Hattie M. Logan, both of Ashland.The wedding ceremony was performed in the presence of the family and the couple left almost immediately on the southbound train for San Jose, Cal., where Mr. Camps contemplates engaging in the photography business. Ashland Tidings, July 13, 1896 CHARLES W. LOGAN, ASHLAND
PIONEER, DIES IN MONTEREY
ASHLAND, June
14.--(Spl.)--Charles W. Logan, pioneer of Southern Oregon, was claimed
by death at his home in Monterey, California, Tuesday, June 12, 1934,
following an illness of two days. Mr. Logan is the father of Mrs. Amos
C. Nininger and Mrs. Blanche O'Neal of this city.
So colorful is the early history of Charles Logan that a book, "The Trail of the Little Wagon," was written and copyrighted in 1928 by Alice McGowan of Carmel, California. The author is a cousin of Mr. Morgan. The book concerns the adventures of Mr. Logan when at the age of 15 years he and another boy built a wagon and crossed the plains to Oregon from Iowa. Their experiences in meeting Buffalo Bill and Brigham Young are interesting episodes in the book. Mr. Logan arrived in Ashland about 1880 and operated a photograph gallery on the spot where the Ashland Daily Tidings is now published for a number of years. In Ashland he met and married Hattie Reeser, daughter of B. F. Reeser, Oregon pioneer. Mrs. Logan later passed away. He left Ashland 35 years ago, locating in Oakland, California, where he operated a photographic studio for a number of years. His marriage to Emma Bremer, daughter of a pioneer Oakland family, occurred 30 years ago, and during the past 20 years Mr. and Mrs. Logan have made their home in Monterey. Mr. Logan leaves to mourn his death his widow, Mrs. Emma Logan, two daughters, Mrs. A. C. Nininger and Mrs. Blanche O'Neal of Ashland, a son, Charles O. Logan of Yreka, California, and three grandchildren, Billy Hulen, Mrs. William Briggs and Logan Nininger, all of Ashland. Members of the family plan to leave for Oakland, where funeral services are to be held Saturday, June 16. Medford Mail Tribune, June 13, 1934, page 12 RUTH LOVERIDGE (Grants Pass 1906-1908) ![]() "Items of Personal Interest," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, April 6, 1906, page 5 Miss Ruth Loveridge leaves the first of the week for her vacation, which will be spent at her home in Eugene, and also at Portland. While in Portland Miss Loveridge will visit the studios to keep in touch with the styles of portraits which are most popular in the cities. During her absence the gallery will be closed. Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, August 3, 1906, page 5 For photographs that are PICTURES, go to Loveridge Studio. "Some Bargain Pointers," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, February 1, 1907, page 5 Miss Ruth Loveridge returned Tuesday from Eugene where she has been spending the past two weeks with her father and sisters. Her studio is now open and ready for any photographic business. "Items of Personal Interest," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, August 23, 1907, page 5 Miss Helen [sic] Loveridge has sold her photograph studio on Sixth and H streets to J. W. Branch and will go to Eugene to live with her father. "Items of Personal Interest," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, April 10, 1908, page 5 You will find the Clevenger and Loveridge negatives at Branch's Studio opposite P.O. "Some Bargain Pointers," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, May 29, 1908, page 5 WILLIAM LOWE See Typewriter Series Rogue River, Oct. 12.--Ben [sic] Lowe of Highway 99 is building an addition to his cabinet and gift shop to be used for photography. Mr. Lowe conducts a flourishing business in picture postcards. The grounds around his shop are decorated with gaily colored birdhouses which he makes and sells, and is a cheerful setting for his more practical work of cabinet and boat building. Medford Mail Tribune, October 12, 1949, page 14 The Wishing Well
CAMERA. Speed Graphic,
2¼x3¼ F4.5
lens. Kelart range finder. Flash light. Film holder, cut film adapter.
All like new. $125 cash. William Lowe, first house on left on House of
Mystery Rd., Gold Hill.Lowe's Shop R. 1, Box 90, Gold Hill, Oregon Highway 99, 4 Miles North of Gold Hill, 1½ Miles So. of Foots Creek
Ice, Ice Cream, Souvenirs, Novelties, Kodak Films, Bird Houses. We
manufacture Souvenirs and Novelties that are different. Wholesale and
retail.
Photographs taken of anything and everything. Photo post cards of local scenes. Wholesale and retail. Label on back of SOHS photos 10501 and 10471 Classified ad, Medford Mail Tribune, December 17, 1953, page 25 A building permit was issued to William Lowe to construct an addition to his building at Fifth St. and Second Ave. "Gold Hill Council Approves License," Medford Mail Tribune, August 9, 1957, page 5 Newcomers to live within the city limits of Gold Hill are Mr. and Mrs. William Lowe, who have been living on Sardine Creek. "Gold Hill," Medford Mail Tribune, November 18, 1957, page 15 The '59er program was developed so all citizens in the county could participate in the centennial project. Membership costs $1, and a lapel pin of a gold pan with a gold nugget is presented with each membership. The pin is manufactured by William Lowe of Gold Hill. "2,000 Join '59er Membership Plan," Medford Mail Tribune, March 24, 1959, page 1 Applegate Valley--Mr. and Mrs. Lowe are residing here, and will establish a novelty shop handling jewelry and other items made by Mr. Lowe, who has engaged in this business in Gold Hill for the past twenty years. Lowe also is a photographer, and Mrs. Lowe will manage a small print shop. "Applegate Valley Cattle Ranch, Acre Piece Are Sold," Medford Mail Tribune, July 25, 1962, page 14 MACKEY BROTHERS (Medford 1898) ![]() November 11, 1898 Medford Mail "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 14, 1898, page 3 G. W. MACKEY & DUNLAP (1900) For stamp photos see Mackey & Dunlap. 24 for 25 cents. Medford Mail, September 21, 1900, page 6 G. W. Dunlap has purchased an interest in the G. W. Mackey photograph gallery. Mr. Dunlap is a relative of the Dunlaps at Talent, and is well known hereabouts. We are informed that these gentlemen have rented another gallery in Medford and will operate them both. Ed. Weston, formerly in partnership with Mr. Mackey, has retired from the business and we are told will engage in mining. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, September 21, 1900, page 7 Mackey & Dunlap for superior photos. Always the best and prices O.K. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, September 21, 1900, page 7 Ed. Weston, who has been conducting the Medford photograph gallery with G. W. Mackey, has retired and is succeeded by Geo. Dunlap of Phoenix. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 27, 1900, page 3 Frank Hull:--"Last week I told the Mail readers in an advertisement that I was going to take orders for Christmas photos for H. C. Mackey & Boyd, and that I was going to give away a present. I've made different arrangements--that is, Messrs. Mackey & Boyd have. When I went to them to close up the agreement we couldn't come to a satisfactory understanding of affairs as I remembered had previously been talked--and it was all off. I simply offer this in explanation of the why I will not be able to live up to the promises made in the advertisement. I hope, however, to soon commence taking orders for G. W. Mackey & Dunlap." "Echoes from the Street," Medford Mail, November 23, 1900, page 7 G. W. Mackey has purchased G. A. Dunlap's interest in the G. W. Mackey & Dunlap photograph gallery, and will conduct the business singlehanded hereafter. We are not informed as to what Mr. Dunlap will do, but he probably will not quit photography. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, December 7, 1900, page 11 ![]()
G. W. Mackey has rented Jones Bros.' photograph gallery and will open
up the same on August 1st. All view and portrait work by
the
lightning process. Will be at La Grande till after the Fourth.
Oregon Scout, Union,
Oregon, June
25 through July 30, 1891, page 1
"From Monday's Daily," The Dalles Times-Mountaineer, September 17, 1892, page 1 George Mackey left Tuesday for Yreka, Calif., and other points thereabouts, with his magic lantern show--which, by the way, is decidedly a good one and is a money maker for George. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, June 10, 1898 H. C. Mackey and Ed. Weston, the expert photographers, left last week for Klamath and Lake counties, and will combine business with pleasure. G. W. Mackey, who lately arrived from the Willamette Valley and is a clever artist, will have charge of the Medford studio during their absence. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1898, page 3 Mackey Bros. are now conducting Medford's photograph gallery and doing up-to-date work. They cannot be beaten anywhere in southern Oregon. Messrs. Mackey and Weston, the popular photographers, have returned from their trip to Lake and Klamath counties. They took many photographs and enjoyed themselves thoroughly while gone. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 14, 1898, page 3 H. C. Mackey has opened a photograph gallery in Gold Hill. His brother, G. W. Mackey, will conduct the Medford studio. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, November 18, 1898, page 7 Mr. Mackey, one of Medford's photographers, came out last week with his tent and fixtures, to remain with us a few days. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, June 16, 1899, page 5 Last Friday Prof. A. L. Haselton closed his school at this place. The closing exercises were quite interesting and showed that Prof. Haselton had taken great care to instruct his pupils. During the afternoon recess Mr. Mackey brought his camera to the school house and took a picture of the school and visitors. Monday morning he went to the Betz school house and took a picture of that school. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, June 16, 1899, page 5 Geo. Mackey, a Medford photographer, who has been camping here for the past week, left last Sunday. He expresses himself as much pleased with the Butte Creek country and thinks the people here the most sociable of any he has met in the county. Just before leaving he took a picture of the Brown family in a group. There were twenty-one members, ten of which were absent, and which included the grandchildren and stepchildren. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, June 23, 1899, page 5 Last week in speaking of the group of the Brown family taken by Mr. Mackey, the printer caused me to say that there were twenty-one members of the family, ten of which were absent. I should have said that there were twenty-one in the group and that the entire family consisted of thirty-one members of which ten were absent. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, June 30, 1899, page 5 Van Exxe and Geo. Mackey, the well-known artists, have formed a partnership. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 7, 1899, page 3 The photographers Van Exxe and Mackey have dissolved partnership, Mr. Mackey having purchased his partner's interest in the gallery, opposite the Mail office. This is Mr. G. W. Mackey, and he is an artist of years' experience, and has a reputation of making only first-class work. He is not a stranger to Medford people, he having resided here for some time, and has made photographs for many of them--all of whom are loud in their praise of his superior work. Mr. Van Exxe is not now in the city. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, September 1, 1899, page 7 Geo. Mackey is sole proprietor of the Medford photograph gallery, situated opposite the post office, and is doing lots of good work. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 4, 1899, page 2 ![]() September 16, 1899 Gold Hill News "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 23, 1899, page 3 Only first-class, up-to-date work done at the Medford Photograph Gallery, in Adkins' building. Prices reasonable, nevertheless. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 26, 1900, page 2 Ed. Weston, who has been conducting the Medford photograph gallery with G. W. Mackey, has retired and is succeeded by Geo. Dunlap of Phoenix. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 27, 1900, page 3 Say! Did you see the latest in photos? You can see them at the Medford Studio, over Beck's hardware store. Geo. W. Mackey proprietor. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 1, 1901, page 5 G. W. Mackey and J. Hunter have consolidated their photograph galleries, and will have their headquarters in the Hamlin block. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 31, 1901, page 2 G. F. Owings has sold his photo tent in Glendale to Mr. Weston and gone to Medford to take charge of the Geo. Mackey gallery. "Woodville Items," Medford Mail, November 22, 1901, page 5 G. W. Mackey has reopened the Medford Photo Gallery in Adkins' building, C Street, opposite Jackson County Bank. Up-to-date work and reasonable prices. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 19, 1901, page 5 The photograph gallery now occupied by Mr. Owings will be conducted by G. W. Mackey after April 1st, he having secured the lease. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 27, 1902, page 4 G. W. Mackey has reopened the Medford Photo Gallery in Adkins' building, C Street, opposite Jackson County Bank. Up-to-date work and reasonable prices. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 24, 1902 Reduced rates on photos at the Elite Studio in Medford. In order to thoroughly introduce our work to the public, we will for a time make cabinets for $1.50 per dozen. Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. Yours for fine work, Elite Photo Company. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 9, 1902, page 7 For Rent--The Elite photo studio, best location in the city. Inquire at the Mail office. Medford Mail, July 11, 1902, page 3 G. W. Mackey is enjoying a two weeks' outing at Crater Lake. His photo gallery is being operated during his absence by Lee Van Berkleo, of Yreka. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, August 8, 1902, page 6 Geo. W. Mackey, the expert photographer, has rented the gallery in the Hamlin block, and will take possession at once. "Brief Mention," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 18, 1902, page 1 G. W. Mackey has leased the Elite Studio, in the Hamlin block, and expects to at once open a photograph gallery there. He will continue to operate the gallery in the Adkins block. Ed. Chappel, a photographer from Kansas, will have charge of Mr. Mackey's new gallery. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, October 10, 1902, page 7 Boarding house, opposite post office. Mrs. G. W. Mackey, proprietor. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, December 5, 1902, page 6 Mrs. G. W. Mackey has fitted up two additional rooms in the building occupied by her restaurant for the accommodation of her guests. Mrs. Mackey is getting the building in good shape for a model eating and lodging house. "City Briefs," Medford Success, January 23, 1903, page 5 Frank Hull has sold out his interest in the Elite Gallery in Medford to his partner, George Mackey, and will devote his time to view work. Mr. Hull has recently bought a large lens, making his outfit complete in every respect. He will visit all sections of the Rogue River Valley and take views of its many scenic attractions, as well as to take views of buildings and other places of interest. "Local Notes," Oregon Sentinel, Jacksonville, June 19, 1903 Geo. W. Mackey, the photographer, left Monday for Gold Hill, where he will ply his vocation for several days. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 27, 1904, page 1 ![]() Mackey, the photographer of the Pacific Northwest, will photograph from June 5 to June 20, and will guarantee the very best work. Extra work done over each picture. Cloudy weather just as good and favorable as fair weather. Avail yourselves of the opportunity to come early so your work can be finished. Prices from $3.50 to $4.00 per dozen. In front of Matlock's store near the bank. H. C. Mackey, manager. "Additional Locals," Heppner Gazette Supplement, June 12, 1890, page 5 Mackey, the celebrated photographer, from Portland, has pitched his tent at the Cove and will take cabinet photos at reduced rates--$3.50 and $4.00 per dozen. He will remain till Nov. 1st. All wishing photographs taken will do well to give him a call. He finishes all work at the photo tent, which ensures that the very best of work will be done.--H. C. MACKEY, Manager. Oregon Scout, Union, Oregon, October 16, 1890, page 3 The feed barn of Henry Royse, together with a large stack containing 200 or 300 tons of hay, was burned last Monday at Hardman, Gilliam County, also the private barn of D. M. Hardman. The barns were situated some distance from other buildings and about forty yards apart. Three horses in Royse's barn were burned to death. Mackey, the photographer, who is a brother of G. W. Mackey, now in Fossil, succeeded in saving his tent and apparatus, which were in Royse's yard when the fire broke out. "From Monday's Daily," The Dalles Times-Mountaineer, September 17, 1892, page 1 The ad of Mackey, the photographer, appears in another column of today's Mail. The gentleman is here for a couple of months' stay, during which time he will give our people a chance to procure some of his excellent work. He comes well recommended, both as an artist and a gentleman of strict, honorable business principles. See the tent, near the Clarendon Hotel. "News of the City," Medford Mail, May 10, 1895, page 5 Photographer Mackey has leased the gallery now occupied by Tyler & Miser, and as soon as these gentlemen can make it convenient to shift their place of business he will move in. "News of the City," Medford Mail, September 27, 1895, page 8 A
Red Headed Picture Man.
Misses
Ollie and Lou Butler have taken positions in the photograph gallery of
H. C. Mackey. Neither of the young ladies are adepts at the business,
but it will not be long ere they have acquired a proficiency in the
art--under so eminent an instructor as is Mr. Mackey. The fact that
Miss Ollie has taken this position does not interfere in the least with
her music class. Mail
Reporter.--"Is
this Mr. Mackey?"
Mr. Mackey.--"Yes, sir; I am Mackey, the redheaded photographer, and this is my tent. There are no white horses in here, but if there isn't a pair of them coming down the street it is no fault of those auburn locks of mine, which some people insult by calling crimson hued." Mail Reporter.--"I understand you have been taking views of some of our fruit orchards hereabouts." Mr. Mackey.--"You see that wagonload of pictures standing in front of the tent? Those are pictures of Hon. J. H. Stewart's orchards and his packing house. The pictures are all sold to Mr. Stewart and his help. Yes, they are all sold for four bits each. No, not a wagonload for four bits, but that price for each picture. I want to incidentally remark that there is but one photographer in Oregon who can cut as clear a view as yours truly--Mackey, the crimson-headed photographer--and that photographer lives at Albany. Making photographs is just like any other business--many undertake to do the work, but only about one out of every hundred succeeds in reaching the perfection line--I hold the one-hundredth number. You think that is egotism? That's where you are mistaken. It is a plain statement of facts. If you have an article to sell, you point out its superior points. I have pictures to sell. I point out the redeeming features and tell you why there are such features. These features occur there because Mackey knows how to put them there. That is not egotism. It is business. I guarantee that every picture I turn out is better than any other man in the valley could turn out under like circumstances." Reporter.--"What are these pictures here?" Mr. Mackey.--"These are views of Weeks & Orr's orchards and the Orchard Home property. There will be three wagonloads of them when completed. Half of the Orchard Home views will be shipped to Portland and from there scattered throughout the eastern states. Those are most excellent views--every one of them clear-cut and superior in finish. Do I do other work? Well, you step in here and see the amount of photo work I now have on hand. You see it everywhere in here, on all sides and hanging on the top. I am doing a splendid business in all lines--especially photographing babies. I have made that work a special study, and it is quite a trick, I want to tell you, to focus a baby just natural. Anything else you want to know? I am wound up for forty-eight hours and my movement is Waterbury, but my photographs are full jeweled, of the latest patterns and superior in every point. 'Raise your chin a trifle. That's right, now look pleasant. That will make a nice picture. Next.' Anything else, MR. Reporter? Come again. Remember the tent, west side of S.P. track--and Mackey, the red-headed photographer." Medford Mail, September 30, 1895, page 1 If Mackey, the photographer, did good work when in his tent--and everybody says he did--the same people say he is doing better now that he is quartered in his nicely appointed and well-lighted studio. "News of the City," Medford Mail, October 18, 1895, page 5 Medford Mail, October 25, 1895, page 5 There is not the least possible chance for the slightest mistake--Mackey's photographs don't need any fixing--they are all right always--or money refunded. Don't miss Mackey's photo studio if it is excellent work you are in search of--and where prices don't cripple you. "News of
the City," Medford
Mail, February 21, 1896, page 5
H. C. Mackey, the photographer, was in Gold Hill Monday taking views of
the Rogue River Water & Mining Company's ditch and the groups
of men at work thereon. Mr. Mackey has a contract to take views of the
work at different stages of its progress, the views to be taken each
week as long as the work continues. The views taken Monday are very
fine ones--such as Mackey always puts up."News of the City," Medford Mail, September 25, 1896, page 7 Photographer Mackey was at Gold Hill again last week taking views of the Rogue River Water and Mining Company's ditch. He has taken, altogether, about twenty-five different views of the ditch and the country through which it is to be built. He reports a large force of men now at work on the building of a dam across Rogue River and that the work being done is first-class and very substantial. He states that there is a force of men and teams constantly at work on the ditch proper. "News of
the City," Medford
Mail, October 9, 1896, page 7
Mr. Mackey may truly be called a progressive photographer. All work
leaving his establishment is strictly first-class. He has only been in
the business in this city two years, but during that time, through his
genial manner and courteous treatment to all patrons, his success has
been phenomenal.H. C. Mackey, the photographer, was over on Applegate last Thursday taking views. He visited the Grand Applegate Ditch and took a view of it and the surrounding buildings. He also took a view of the mammoth dam. Mackey is determined to photograph everything that is worth seeing--and his customers appreciate his efforts. He was accompanied upon this trip by liveryman Mounce. "News of
the City," Medford
Mail, October 30, 1896, page 7
Mackey, the Medford photographer, was out last week taking views of several hydraulic mines in this locality. "Forest Creek News," Medford Mail, May 21, 1897, page 5 "Our Business and Professional People," Medford Mail, May 28, 1897, page 3 H. C. Mackey, the Medford photographer, one day last week had a new $45 overcoat stolen from the office of the Ashland House. Al. Helms, one of the lessees of the house, lost a similar garment a few days since in the same way. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 6, 1898, page 3 Mr. Mackey, the Medford photographer, came out on Tuesday of last week, and on Wednesday took a picture of our school. He decided not to take a picture of the school house, so he arranged the children on some long benches in the field nearby, having the timber and hills for the background. A. C. Howlett, "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, April 8, 1898, page 5 Mackey, the photographer, has gone to Riddle to pitch his tent. "Myrtle Creek Items," Plaindealer, Roseburg, Oregon, May 19, 1898, page 3 H. C. Mackey and Ed. Weston, the expert photographers, left last week for Klamath and Lake counties, and will combine business with pleasure. G. W. Mackey, who lately arrived from the Willamette Valley and is a clever artist, will have charge of the Medford studio during their absence. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 20, 1898, page 3 ![]() June 24, 1898 Medford Mail "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 14, 1898, page 3 Mr. Magers, who has spent a lifetime in photography, and is an expert, is employed at Mackey's gallery, where the best work is done. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 19, 1898, page 3 Mackey, the Medford photographer, has leased the gallery at Gold Hill, and will take charge Nov. 10th, to remain 15 days. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 7, 1898, page 3 H. C. Mackey has opened a photograph gallery in Gold Hill. His brother, G. W. Mackey, will conduct the Medford studio. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, November 18, 1898, page 7 H. C. Mackey was on Applegate last week, taking mining views. He did a lot of excellent work. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 10, 1899, page 2 Mackey, the photographer, is building a new darkroom in his fine studio. He is making arrangements to finish his own crayon portraits in as good style as it can be done abroad. He will soon have two darkrooms in which to practice his art. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 19, 1899, page 7 H. C. Mackey of Medford, the popular photographer, and Miss M. L. Walker, a handsome and worthy young lady, have been granted license to marry. They have the congratulations and best wishes of a wide circle of friends. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 17, 1899, page 3 Photographer and Mrs. H. C. Mackey visited Gold Hill relatives over Sunday. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, January 19, 1900, page 6 For SUPERIOR PHOTOS Come to H. C. MACKEY I hold the high reputation of being one of the best Photographers in the Northwest. Have been here over four years, and have been the only successful photographer that has ever been in Medford. I deserve the patronage of Medford and vicinity. Call and see me. All kinds of photos and Enlarging in Water Colors, Indian Ink, Pastel and Crayons. Photo Buttons and all old faded photos brought to life at H. C. Mackey's Photo Gallery. Make no mistake in getting into the proper gallery for fine work and reasonable prices. HAMLIN BLOCK, MEDFORD, OR. Medford Mail, February 23, 1900, page 6 Only first-class, up-to-date work done at the Medford Photograph Gallery, opposite post office. Prices reasonable, nevertheless. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 22, 1900, page 3 H. C. Mackey, Medford's leading photographer, in Hamlin's block, Seventh Street, has arranged with a crayon portrait company of Portland, by which means he is enabled to give free with each half-dozen cabinet photos a 16x20-inch crayon portrait. This offer will hold good for sixty days. "Additional Local Items," Medford Mail, April 6, 1900, page 6 H. C. Mackey's studio, in the Hamlin Block, is a thing of beauty these days--since Mr. Mackey has removed all the old pictures and decorations from the walls, and replaced them with his new and up-to-date photos. One cannot spend an hour more pleasantly than in looking over the grand display in this studio. In every picture put out by Mr. Mackey there is plainly seen the careful touch of the true artist's hand. There is not a better artist in all Oregon than is Mr. Mackey, and we question there being his equal south of Portland. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 11, 1900, page 7 H. C. Mackey, the Hamlin block photographer, reports that during the past few weeks he has taken the pictures of five different graduating classes. Two of these were from Central Point and one each from Jacksonville, Medford and Phoenix. Mr. Mackey makes a specialty of group posing--and in this respect, as in all other first-class work--he is truly an artist." "City Happenings," Medford Mail, July 6, 1900, page 7 G. W. Dunlap has purchased an interest in the H. C. Mackey photograph gallery. Mr. Dunlap is a relative of the Dunlaps at Talent, and is well known hereabouts. We are informed that these gentlemen have rented another gallery in Medford and will operate them both. Ed. Weston, formerly in partnership with Mr. Mackey, has retired from the business and we are told will engage in mining. "City Happenings, Medford Mail, September 21, 1900, page 7 Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Mackey returned Monday evening from quite an extended visit to friends in various parts of the Willamette Valley. They were out for a good time--and had it, according to Mr. Mackey's story--shooting China pheasants and taking pictures. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, October 25, 1901, page 6 A rush now for fine photos at H. C. Mackey's photo tent. I am giving special bargains until after Christmas. H. C. Mackey is your best workman. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, December 13, 1901, page 6 For fine and up-to-date photos come to the photo tent on C Street.--H. C. Mackey. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, December 5, 1902, page 7 Photographer H. C. Mackey went to Gold Hill last Sunday on business, returning Monday. During his absence quite an accident happened to his photo tent. Sunday night the snow accumulated on the tent and broke the ridgepole. The wind Monday morning helped matters along, and the tent was completely ruined. Some of Mr. Mackey's friends removed his outfit to shelter and thus saved it a great deal, but he estimates his loss at upwards of two hundred dollars. Tuesday Mr. Mackey reopened his gallery in the room on the second floor of the Adkins block and is now fitting up one of the finest galleries in Southern Oregon. To add to his already very complete outfit he has ordered a lens from Portland that has been tested by the leading photographers of that city and found to be absolutely perfect. "City Briefs," Medford Success, January 27, 1903, page 1 The wind on Monday blew down H. C. Mackey's big tent, damaging photographic goods and unfinished work to the extent of several hundred dollars. He has already ordered a new tent and will soon be on deck again. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 28, 1903, page 1 H. C. Mackey has had his full share of trouble during the past few days. On Saturday night someone broke into his photo tent on C Street and took therefrom quite a number of valuable articles. Mr. Mackey went to Gold Hill Sunday, looking for traces of the thieves, and on Monday morning the snow which had fallen on the tent the night before, together with the high wind, caused the structure to collapse, resulting in considerable damage to articles inside. Mr. Mackey's loss is between $250 and $300; but with characteristic grit he gathered his paraphernalia together and located himself in the Adkins block, where he is now ready to do business with his friends both old and new--and you are expected to look pleasant while the erstwhile redheaded photographer presses the button. Medford Mail, January 30, 1903 Announcement.
H. C.
Mackey, the well-known photographer of Grants Pass, came up on No. 13
yesterday and will visit in the city for a short time.
I
have sold my photograph gallery to Mr. F. W.
Lesmeister. I have not made public announcement of this before, for the
reason that I wished to assure myself of his competence to give my
customers the class of work to which they have been accustomed. I can
now say that he is a first-class, all-round photographer, and that I
can recommend him to all my customers and friends.
Medford Mail, January 17, 1908, page 1 H. C. Mackey. H. C. Mackey, the pioneer photographer, has sold his gallery to F. W. Lesmeister and will retire from the business for a year or more at least. That is what he says, anyway, but people who know Mackey are predicting that about three months will be the limit for idleness for him. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, January 17, 1908, page 5 Mackey, the photographer, is now ready for business at the old stand, opposite Palace Hotel. Best photos, at reasonable prices. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, March 13, 1908, page 2 "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, January 22, 1909, page 5 H. C. Mackey, the photographer, has purchased from Mr. Lesmeister the photograph gallery which he sold him a couple or three years ago. The gallery is over Allen & Reagan's store, and Mr. Mackey will be "at home" to his old-time friends within a very short time, and the slogan "look pleasant and see Mackey for photos" will be hung on the wall. Medford Mail, April 16, 1909, page 5 PHOTO NOVELTY.
MACKEY'S STUDIO--"Pose
with Mackey and die with joy." Over Allen & Reagan's store;
entrance on Seventh Street.
Have you seen the latest novelty? Photos on brushes and toilet sets.
Mackey has them. They are just the thing for your sweetheart--can see
you every time he or she brushes hair or glances at the mirror.
Mackey has bought back his old studio, refitted it with latest equipment, and is prepared to photograph old friends and new ones in the most artistic and up-to-date style. Medford Daily Tribune, May 13, 1909, page 5 Medford Daily Tribune, November 4, 1909, page 7 There is a photographer in your town. H. C. Mackey, Main and Central, Medford, Ore. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, September 19, 1913, page 2 A good photograph is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Remember, you may not always have that dear one of the family with you. Maker of real portraits. East Main and Central. 20-H Mackey. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail, September 26, 1921, page 2 In August 1903 a group of four traversed [Dead Indian] road . . . on the circle drive via Crater Lake. . . . The group accurately recorded their journey with numerous photographs which were printed by George Mackey, brother to Henry "Stovepipe" Mackey, famous Medford photographer, according to [Chet] Parker. "Two Roads Played Vital Part in Early Jackson County Travel; Now Less Used," Medford Mail Tribune, December 20, 1953, page 14 Mackey was known for always wearing a "stovepipe" top hat. MACKEY & BAILEY (1902) G. W. Mackey, A. L. Bailey Leslie Bailey returned to his home last week from Medford, where he has just finished [learning] the photographer's trade under George Mackey. "Provolt Items," Medford Mail, February 7, 1902, page 5 The Jacksonville photograph gallery is in charge of G. W. Mackey and A. L. Bailey, both of whom are excellent workmen. Mr. M. will have charge of the operating department during the whole of July 4th. The best work done at reasonable prices. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 19, 1902, page 5 ![]() Henry C. Mackey, Henry J. Boyd H. C. Mackey:--"Yes, sir, I've taken a partner, Mr. Boyd, of Lebanon. I've known him for twelve years. He's all right. The firm will be H. C. Mackey & Boyd--and the red-headed photographer will still do business at the old stand." "Echoes from the Street," Medford Mail, October 5, 1900, page 7 Frank Hull:--"Last week I told the Mail readers in an advertisement that I was going to take orders for Christmas photos for H. C. Mackey & Boyd, and that I was going to give away a present. I've made different arrangements--that is, Messrs. Mackey & Boyd have. When I went to them to close up the agreement we couldn't come to a satisfactory understanding of affairs as I remembered had previously been talked--and it was all off. I simply offer this in explanation of the why I will not be able to live up to the promises made in the advertisement. I hope, however, to soon commence taking orders for G. W. Mackey & Dunlap." "Echoes from the Street," Medford Mail, November 23, 1900, page 7 A Branch Gallery.
H. C.
Mackey & Boyd have established a new studio at Jacksonville,
Mr. Boyd being in charge.
H. C. Mackey & Boyd have started a branch gallery in
Jacksonville,
in the Aitken Building, California Street, opposite Ryan's store. All
work will be finished at Medford, and satisfaction assured. Work
guaranteed to be the best.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 7, 1901, page 5 "City Happenings," Medford Mail, February 8, 1901, page 7 H. C. Mackey & Boyd's photo tent will remain in Jacksonville but a short time. Have your photos made now. Bring the little folks while the photo tent is in town. They never feel good after a six- or eight-mile drive. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 28, 1901, page 5 J. W. Hunter and F. S. Sherer, of Oklahoma, who arrived to Medford a couple of weeks ago, have leased the photograph gallery in the Hamlin block, which has been occupied by Mr. Mackey for several years, and will open up a studio therein in the near future. H. C. Mackey & Boyd, the present occupants of the building, will remove their studio to some other building in the city, but the exact location has not yet been decided upon. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, March 15, 1901, page 6 The Mackey & Boyd photo tent will remain in Jacksonville until April 1st, and with each dozen of cabinets you get a 16x20 crayon free. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 21, 1901, page 3 J. W. Hunter and F. S. Shearer, expert photographers, who lately arrived from Kansas, have rented the gallery occupied by Mackey & Boyd, and will take possession about April 1st. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 21, 1901, page 5 Petition of H. C. Mackey & Boyd for the privilege to erect a tent on the vacant lot on the corner of C and Seventh streets to be used as a photograph gallery for a term of ninety days was granted. "City Council Proceedings," Medford Mail, March 22, 1901, page 2 The H. C. Mackey & Boyd photo studio will be moved next week to the vacant lot at the rear of Karnes & Ritter's place of business, on North C Street, where they will be temporarily located. "Additional Local," Medford Mail, March 22, 1901, page 6 REMOVAL NOTICE.
H. C. Mackey & Boyd received their large tent Tuesday, which
will do service for their photograph gallery for a few weeks.
H. C. Mackey & Boyd will remove April 1st to a large tent in
rear
of Myers' jewelry store, where they will be fitted up as usual to take
the best photographs in Rogue River Valley. Don't forget them.
Medford Enquirer, March 23, 1901, page 5 "Additional Local," Medford Mail, March 29, 1901, page 6 A Branch Gallery.
H.
C. Mackey & Boyd have started a branch
gallery in Jacksonville, in the Aiken building, California Street,
opposite Ryan's store. All work will be finished at Medford, and
satisfaction assured. Work guaranteed to be the best.
Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 4, 1901, page 7 Mackey & Boyd now occupy a large, new tent on C Street, south of the Crater, where they do superior work. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, April 4, 1901, page 7 H. C. Mackey & Boyd have not left town, and we are not going to leave. We are now in a big brown duck tent on C Street and are fitted up for the very best of work .We have always led in photography in Medford and we will still lead. "Notice," Medford Mail, May 3, 1901, page 2 Mackey & Boyd, photographers of Medford, will be here until the 20th. All wishing first-class photographs will be treated right by these gentlemen. "Central Point Items," Medford Mail, July 12, 1901, page 3 H. C. Mackey was at Ashland Monday upon business--the same being the dissolving of his partnership with H. J. Boyd, of that place. Mr. Mackey will continue the photography business in Medford. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, January 17, 1902, page 6 The firm of Mackey & Boyd was dissolved last month. H. C. still holds forth at the big tent, while his quondam partner is operating at Ashland. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 27, 1902, page 4 MACKEY & HULL (1903) George Mackey, Frank H. Hull E. L. Chapale has sold his interest in the photograph gallery to F. H. Hull. It will be Mackey & Hull hereafter. Mr. Hull is a rustling young man, and the new firm should secure their full share of the picture business of this city. "Local News Notes," Medford Success, December 16, 1902, page 1 Frank Hull, of Mackey & Hull, the photographers, has been doing some fine view work of late of Medford and vicinity. He has taken several views from the top of the water tower that show up well and from them a stranger could get a good idea as to the appearance of Medford. He has two views of this valley, taken with a very powerful telescopic lens, that are gems in the photographer's art. They are taken from the high butte back of Jacksonville. One was taken on a day when there was a heavy fog in the valley. The fog made the valley appear like a great lake, the surface of which was broken by long, sweeping swells, or possibly more like a great snowfield. The fog was only about 300 feet deep and the surrounding hills and the mountains, with their covering of snow, stood out clear and bold in the bright sunshine that prevailed above the fog. Ashland, Medford, Jacksonville, Central Point and the places in the valley were completely hidden and only by the topography of the surrounding country could their locations be fixed. As a companion piece to this fog scene Mr. Hull took another view from the same butte of the valley when it was filled with sunshine instead of with fog. The broad, level expanse of the valley, on which Medford and the other nearby towns can be plainly seen, with Mt. Pitt, Wagner Butte and historic old Table Rock for a background, makes a view hard to equal by any of the grand scenery of the Coast. In addition to these scenes Mr. Hull has many others of pretty and interesting views of various places and points about the valley. A collection of his pictures would make an appreciated present to friends in the East as well as to be a good advertisement of this country. "To Advertise Southern Oregon," Medford Success, January 30, 1903, page 1 LEW W. MARBLE (1912-14) Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Marble of York, Neb. last Tuesday took possession of the Camps Studio and will enter the field of photography in Ashland. In addition to the regular work of photography Mr. and Mrs. Marble will add other features, including enlarging, water coloring, tinting, work in oils, and all other departments of a first-class studio. Both Mr. and Mrs. Marble are artists of wide reputation. Mrs. Marble's specialty is watercolor work. She has painted for a Denver firm for the past nine years and is still a contributor to their stock. They were attracted here by the scenic beauty, the undeveloped resources and the wide possibilities of this city and are well pleased with their selection of a home. It is their intention to build up a large business here, the influence of which will be far-reaching. They are confident the field is wide open for their class of work. "Marble Succeed Camps," Ashland Tidings, July 15, 1912, page 1 Mr. L. W. Marble, an experienced photographer, has leased the Camps Studio of this city and is now prepared to serve the people of Ashland in everything pertaining to the latest style of photography. Mr. Marble was for eight years the official photographer of the Burlington Railroad and has had an unlimited experience in view work. Prompt delivery of all work will be one of the salient features of this studio. "New Studio," Ashland Tidings, July 25, 1912, page 4 L. W. Marble, of Ashland, Oregon, is not only a photographer, but a maker of fine handmade furniture. Several pieces shown the writer were beauties. Camera Craft, May 1913, page 244 Marble Studio To Be Closed
L.
W. Marble and wife, the photographers, leave Tuesday for Broken Bow,
Neb. People of Ashland will be sorry to learn of their departure. Mr.
and Mrs. Marble have been in Ashland for several years and have won
many friends by social and business contact. We regret to see them go,
but wish them every good thing that could happen in their departure.
Ashland Tidings, July 6, 1914, page 8 Mrs. Mary Wilshide is in receipt of a recent copy of Marengo, Iowa, Republican, containing the news of the death of Lew Marble, a former Ashland resident, who died in that city March 29. "Former Ashland Man Dies in Iowa," Ashland Tidings, April 13, 1921, page 2 MARCO ADVERTISING Medford, Oregon. Kromekote postcard publisher MARTIN & WEILE A thorough search of the census and several newspaper sites turns up no mention of this prolific 1890s photographer of business and residence views. Robinson cites an 1890-92 Eugene directory listing for the duo. In the same era there was a Pendleton partnership called Weile & Schock, who also go unmentioned in online sources. Some traveling photographers are taking views of the leading business houses and residences in the city. After a time they will appear with these views in the shape of photographs, and offer them for sale at good round prices. The safest way is to patronize your local artists. "Pleasant Hill Letter," Eugene City Guard, December 12, 1891, page 4 HOMER AND HARRY MARX The Elks orchestra will furnish the music . . . the musical program will also include two selections on the marimba, played by Harry Marx. "Baby Elks Stage Meeting Tonight," Medford Mail Tribune, April 11, 1935, page 3 Sale was announced today of the Harry Max orchard property about five miles south of Medford and a mile west of Phoenix. . . . Mr. Marx is a painting contractor and disposed of his orchard property because of increasing business. He has purchased a residence on Portland Avenue. "Five-Acre Orchard South of Medford Sold to Newcomer," Medford Mail Tribune, April 23, 1937, page 5 Homer Marx, president of View Finders, presided at last night's meeting. "Merger Sought," Medford Mail Tribune, February 2, 1939, page 5 Harry Marx was appointed chairman of a committee at last night's meeting of View Finders to arrange for an amateur photograph contest. "Contest Planned," Medford Mail Tribune, February 23, 1939, page 7 The View Finders was active 1938-1940. Laura T. Marx, wife of Harry Marx, 309 Portland Avenue, died at a local hospital today. "Obituary," Medford Mail Tribune, July 10, 1951, page 9 Harry Marx will show slides of his vacation trip this summer through Nevada, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. "Mineral-Gem Map Planned by Club," Medford Mail Tribune, October 3, 1954, page 17 Harry Marx spoke about his experiences in the world of art in the era before World War I. "Guests Attend Last Meeting of Art Group," Medford Mail Tribune, September 25, 1955, page 18 Six paintings by Harry Marx, 309 Portland Avenue, Ashland [sic], are on display at Frake and Smith Paint and Art Store. Mr. Marx, who is a retired building contractor, was awarded the sweepstakes ribbon at Grants Pass last July for his painting "Sunset over the Grand Canyon." "Work Displayed by Hobby Artist," Medford Mail Tribune, November 11, 1956, page 18 Member at large chosen to serve on the executive committee was Harry Marx of Medford. "Artists' Group Elects Officers; Names Chairmen," Medford Mail Tribune, February 6, 1958, page 2 Harry Marx exhibited a piece of work done entirely of mosaic, his interpretation of a very ancient form of art. "Art Group Plans Sale in November," Medford Mail Tribune, October 5, 1961, page 7 Hollis and Harry Marx, Medford, won a red ribbon for an entry entitled "Swan Pow Wow." "Fifth Sweepstakes Award Is Won by Eugene Bennett," Medford Mail Tribune, August 7, 1962, page 10 ALBERT C. MAYER (Central Point 1909-10) Messrs. Harding and Mayer, two recent arrivals from Los Angeles, have opened a photographic gallery in a tent opposite the opera house, where they are now prepared to serve the public with anything in their line. These gentlemen expect to become permanent residents of our city and have leased the Stewart residence on Oak Street and have moved their families into the same. Mrs. Harding has been in this section for the past three months and, becoming very enthusiastic over the climate and business prospects, induced her husband and his associate to dispose of their California interests and come here to reside. "Local and Personal," Central Point Herald, July 29, 1909, page 4 FOR SALE CHEAP.--Good work team, wagon and harness. Bert Harding, 4th and Oak Street, Central Point. Central Point Herald, November 18, 1909, page 1 Bert C. Mayer and Mrs. Mayer arrived from Los Angeles Sunday evening and will open their photographic gallery as soon as the building being prepared for them is ready. Mr. Mayer was here for a while in September and operated a tent gallery with splendid patronage. Bert C. Mayer, the photographer, wishes to announce that his gallery will open next Thursday, Nov. 25th. "Local and Personal," Central Point Herald, November 18, 1909, page 4 FOR SALE--One No. 8 cook stove and bronzed iron bedstead, springs and mattress. B. C. Meyers, photographer, Central Point. Medford Mail Tribune, March 1, 1910, page 7 FRANK McBRIDE (1891) McBride, the photographer, is paying his old home in Michigan a visit. "Medford Squibs, Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 13, 1891, page 2 CHARLES C. McBRIDE & CASE (1891-92) T. S. Porter, agent for McBride & Case, the Medford photographers, spent a day in Jacksonville this week. The firm is doing first-class work. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 14, 1891, page 3 Worthy
of Patronage.
The photograph gallery of McBride & Case, which has recently
been opened in Medford, is indeed worthy of patronage. The work done by
these gentlemen is of the very best quality, as many specimens in the
gallery will attest. They make a specialty of enlarging pictures, and
citizens should not patronize any transient rustler for work of this
kind. Theirs is equal to any done in large cities and far superior to
much which is turned out. Photographs are at present being made at
reduced rates, and parties should take advantage of them.Advertisement, Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 28, 1891 et seq., page 2 McBride, the photographer, is paying his old home in Michigan a visit. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 13, 1891, page 2 McBride & Case for photographs. "Local News," Medford Mail, January 14, 1892, page 3 J. A. Goff has purchased the Medford photograph gallery from McBride & Case. We wish Mr. Goff success in his new venture. "Local and General," Southern Oregon Mail, June 3, 1892, page 3 The 1900 census finds photographer Charles C. McBride in Crawford, Nebraska. McCLELLAN During the exercises at Fort Klamath on the 4th the old commissary building took fire from a lamp used by McClellan, the photographer, which upset while he was developing some negatives. Notwithstanding the energetic efforts of the assemblage the structure was totally consumed, but the other buildings were saved. "Here and There," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 14, 1893, page 3 E. J. McCLANAHAN & W. R. BRYSON (Eugene 1886-91) ORTON McDONALD See A-M Card Co. J. J. McEVOY (Medford, Ashland 1895) J. J. McEvoy, of Roseburg, has pitched his photo tent in Medford for a few weeks' stay. "News of the City," Medford Mail, June 21, 1895, page 5 McEvoy, the photographer, has folded his tent and gone to Ashland. "News of the City," Medford Mail, July 12, 1895, page 5 McNAIR BROS. DRUG STORE (began circa 1903, became McNair's 1953) Ashland, Oregon, postcards manufactured in Germany MEDFORD BOOK STORE B&W halftone, stochastic "screen." Postcards manufactured in Germany. MEDFORD COMMERCIAL CLUB Before long the club will have thousands of postal cards of scenic attractions to be mailed. The plan is to get the visitors coming to the [Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco] interested to come via Oregon and stop over either coming or going in the Rogue River Valley. "Streets Asserts New Year's Issue Best Advertisement," Medford Mail Tribune, December 24, 1914, page 6 MEDFORD GALLERY (1902) See George W. Mackey MEDFORD HARDWARE & SPORTING CO. Mfd. by Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. MEDFORD MAIL The Mail is having halftone cuts made of orchard and fruit scenes near Medford. When these arrive this office will use them, together with descriptive matter, in printing letterheads for our customers about the city. Medford Mail, March 28, 1902, page 6 The Mail Printing Department is putting out an elegant line of Souvenir Post Cards, illustrated with fine halftone cut views of Medford and the Rogue River Valley. When writing to friends use these cards. They advertise Medford. We also have in press a fine line of ladies' stationery, using halftone cuts on same. We have a large number of orchard scenes, Crater Lake and local views of the valley. Medford Mail, March 18, 1904, page 5 MEDFORD PHOTO FINISHING STUDIO (1923-24) Charles Gosha of the Medford Photo Finishing Studio has enlarged the quarters of the establishment at 228 East Main Street, and will increase the capacity of the business. For over thirty years he was a photographer in Denver and Boulder, Colo. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, January 16, 1924, page MEDFORD PHARMACY Mfd. in Germany. Matte, tinted. Southern Oregon on a postal card at the Medford Pharmacy. You can give your friends far away an idea of the beauties of this valley on a postal card for a nickel or less. Come in to look them over. "Social and Personal," Medford Daily Tribune, June 5, 1907, page 4 The Medford Pharmacy has just received a large line of the most handsome views of Oregon scenery. You should see them. Medford Daily Tribune, August 14, 1907, page 2 MEDFORD PRINTING CO. See Medford Mail. MEDFORD REALTY BOARD SERIES See Patterson The MRB declared Feb. 14-21, 1928 "Postcard Week" and ordered 20,000 copies of five Patterson postcards (apparently 4,000 copies of five sets), which they sold for ten cents a set. Each card had a special boosterish legend written on the face; they were of Crater Lake, Diamond Lake, Main and Riverside, the Pacific Highway near Rogue River, and a pear orchard. MEMORY LANE STUDIO (Ashland, 1947-62) Bonnie L. Conrad and Mildred L. Ager Mrs. Conrad and her sister Mildred Ager operated the Memory Lane Studio in Ashland, and while so doing came to Camp White once each month to take pictures as volunteer photographers. They received national recognition with their photographs four years ago this coming May when Camp White put on the Daddy Penland Day. "Bonnie Conrad Named Representative at CW," Medford Mail Tribune, November 1, 1953, page 12 For the second summer Mrs. Lowell Ager, 63 Gresham Street, has traveled to Alaska on vacation. . . . Mrs. Ager is a professional photographer, and since closing her Ashland studio has enjoyed recording the scenic beauties of the Pacific Northwest. "Photographer Returns Home," Medford Mail Tribune, September 3, 1963, page 8 L. A. MESSING Because he compiled the love letters for a Swedish friend of his who couldn't write, L. A. Messing, of Gates, Or., became entangled in a matrimonial alliance. . . . Messing was conducting a combination jewelry store and photograph gallery at Phoenix, Or., at the time of his matrimonial adventure, he testified. "Mail Wife Dropped," Morning Oregonian, Portland, October 9, 1913, page 7 MILES Miles, the photographer, is meeting with excellent success during his stay in Jacksonville. He is assisted by Mr. Exxe. "Jacksonville News," Medford Mail, November 5, 1897, page 3 CHARLES R. MILLER Miller Photo Co., Klamath Falls C. R. Miller of Portland, formerly Yaquina Bay's photographer, will be in Toledo with his photo tent August 7, for one week only. Call and see him and have your faces made. "Local in Brief," Lincoln County Leader, Toledo, Oregon, August 3, 1900, page 1 C. R. MILLER
Oregon 'Phone Clay 762.
PHOTOGRAPHER.
C. R. Miller, an expert
photographer, is in this city from McCloud for the purpose of securing
panoramic pictures of Klamath Lake and vicinity. Mr. Miller does
considerable work for the Southern Pacific Company.227½ Washington St.
Portland, Oregon.
New Age, Eugene, Oregon, January 18, 1902, page 3WANTED--A young lady retoucher and operator for summer. Address C. R. MILLER, Photographer, Sisson, Cal. San Francisco Examiner, June 3, 1903, page 13 "Brief Mention," Evening Herald, Klamath Falls, October 17, 1908, page 1 Chas. R. Miller, an expert photographer of McCloud, California, who has been in the city for the past week, has secured some very fine views of Klamath Falls and vicinity, among which is a panoramic view of Klamath Falls four feet long by one foot wide. "May Open Art Store," Evening Herald, Klamath Falls, October 21, 1908, page 1 C. R. Miller, the McCloud photographer, was in Yreka Monday arranging to take a number of Siskiyou views for this county's exhibit at the Seattle fair. "Personal Mention," Siskiyou Daily News, Yreka, April 15, 1909, page 3 F. C. [sic] Miller, of the Miller Photo Co., several of whose pictures are reproduced herewith, is helping to make Klamath Falls famous, for the Miller pictures of scenery and timber are famed all over the Pacific Coast. Mr. Miller formerly resided at Sisson, Cal., at the foot of Mount Shasta, and afterward spent several years at McCloud, the home of the McCloud River Lumber Co., for which he took many mill and timber pictures. Last winter he made a special trip to Madera, Mexico, and took a lot of photos for the Madera Co., showing its mill and timber holdings. "The Afternoon at the Rodeo," American Lumberman, June 15, 1912, page 55 Miller has just returned from a three weeks' trip in the Crater Lake country, where he and his partner, Glen Johnson, secured a number of splendid new views of Crater Lake to add to their collection. Coming back to Fort Klamath, Miller took two pack horses and a guide, and explored Sand Creek, getting many splendid pictures of this canyon and the pinnacles and other scenic attractions in it. "New Route to Lake," Ashland Tidings, September 5, 1912, page 6 A dispatch from Klamath Falls, Or., tells of the establishment of a motion picture studio in Klamath by C. R. Miller of the Miller Photo Company. "The Movies," Oregon Daily Journal, Portland, April 26, 1914, page 35 C. R. Miller, local photographer and movie man, has been working night and day with his movie machine and automobile to get the pictures in shape and ready for the fair as soon as possible. "Local Talent To Appear Here," Evening Herald, Klamath Falls, September 9, 1915, page 1 C. R. Miller, photographer, has returned from a trip over the lines of the Oregon, California & Eastern Railroad. He took many pictures of the country. "Miller Returns," Evening Herald, Klamath Falls, November 27, 1916, page 4 HAVER L. MISER (1894-96) H. L. Miser, the photographer, has rented the Ted Howard residence on F Street and is now housekeeping therein. "News of the City," Medford Mail, October 19, 1894, page 3 G. C. Wirth:--"The Wirth Photo Company now have galleries at Medford and Ashland, and if it is possible to secure rooms a gallery will be established at Jacksonville. . . . We have engaged the services of Mr. H. L. Miser, a very able photographer, to assist us in our finishing department." "Echoes from the Street," Medford Mail, November 30, 1894, page 2 La Fon Winchell, of New Haven, Conn., and brother-in-law of H. L. Miser, the photographer, is here for a visit. The gentleman is a college graduate and a son of an eastern ex-newspaper man, who is now a collector of customs in an eastern city. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, November 30, 1894, page 3 Our tree planting picnic was in every way a success. About sixty trees were set out, making a row clear around the school grounds. The ladies did more than well in furnishing a dinner for everyone present. Mr. Johnson did his share in procuring and delivering trees, but could not remain nor could any of his family attend, much to the regret of all, owing to the illness of his youngest daughter. Mr. L. B. Warner and the Misses Warner were out from Medford, and by their presence added greatly to the pleasure of all who were there. Medford as also further represented by photographer Miser and wife. Mr. M. took a group picture of all present. "Table Rock Items," Medford Mail, March 22, 1895, page 2 H. L. Miser has opened a photograph gallery in the building formerly occupied by Baker Bros. on B Street. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, July 6, 1896, page 3 "Catch
the Shadow Ere it Fades."
The
Medford gallery, on North B Street, formerly occupied by Baker Bros.,
has been reopened with H. L. Miser at its helm and is prepared to make
make anything in the line of photography at reasonable prices and with
satisfaction to its patrons. Your trade is solicited. Come and inspect
work and get prices. Give us your order for the very latest in the
trade.
H. L. MISER,
Photographer.
Medford
Mail, July 10, 1896, page 4
H. L. Miser, the photographer, returned home Sunday from a several weeks' trip in Douglas County, where he has been taking views of all the principal mines and also a large number of scenic views. Mrs. Miser will remain there for a few weeks visiting with friends. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, February 19, 1897, page 6 H. L. Miser, the photographer, and Charlie Schilling left Medford Monday for Grass Valley, Calif., where they expect to find employment, and possibly Mr. Miser will open a gallery in that locality. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, March 5, 1897, page 6 Miss Bertha Ellis, of Dallas, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. H. L. Miser, in Grass Valley, California, for the past year, stopped off in Medford last Friday evening for a short visit with G. T. Jones and family, who are distant relatives of Miss Ellis. The lady reports that Mr. Miser, who will be remembered as a former Medford photographer, is doing well working at paper hanging--but he likes Medford immensely well and is going to return here after a while and remain permanently. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, August 12, 1898, page 6 MISER & REDDEN (ca. 1895-1896) When in Medford don't fail to call at the Medford gallery on North B Street and see the beautiful samples of all kinds of photographic work. You are welcome. Viewing, copying and enlarging a specialty. Miser & Redden, photographers. "News of the City," Medford Mail, September 11, 1896, page 7 EDWARD H. MITCHELL/SOUVENIR PUBLISHING San Francisco--somehow affiliated with P.N.C. Souvenir Postal Cards.
Edward H.
Mitchell (San Francisco) is issuing a very attractive set of souvenir
postal cards which illustrate bits of life among the Indians of the
Southwest. The use of the colored cards, which originated in Europe,
has become so general that as a consequence all that is most beautiful
in our American scenery is being pictured with a view to showing that
Europe with its historic ruins has not exhausted all types of the
picturesque. The improvements made in the art of photography render it
possible to make even a postal card a thing of beauty. Indian life
loses its squalor and shows only its esthetic side in a picture. This
set of cards, with their pretty coloring, make the Indian seem the
attractive creature he is supposed to be by those who live too far from
his haunts to know him as he really is. (Price 30 cents per dozen.)San Francisco Call, January 19, 1902, page 12 Mr. Mitchell also offers a very interesting souvenir in the shape of a unique deck of playing cards. The deck contains the usual fifty-two cards and joker and is suitable for playing all card games. The back design shows Mt. Hood in colors and on the face of each card is a view from some part of the state of Oregon, picturing the various industries, such as mining, fishing, agriculture and timber scenes, etc. It makes quite a handsome and useful present. The price is $1. "Literary Notes," San Francisco Call, August 3, 1902, page 12 Edward H. Mitchell, the publisher of Pacific Coast souvenirs, has just brought out a new set of twelve colored postcards that will be found most acceptable to those who enjoy the fad of sending a line to a friend in the East or abroad and a souvenir picture at the same time. The views are as follows: The Golden Gate; United States Mint, San Francisco; Claus Spreckels Building; City Hall; Sutro Baths; Tavern of Tamalpais; Cliff House; Mission San Antonio; Mount Lowe Incline; Mission Church, Monterey; Yosemite Valley, and Chinese Children of California. These cards retail at 30 cents per dozen. San Francisco Call, August 10, 1902, page 12 Edward H. Mitchell of San Francisco, the art publisher, has just brought out a new set of colored post cards showing views in New York. It may seem rather odd that a San Franciscan should be publishing cards with New York scenes, but it is more readily understood when it is known that Mr. Mitchell and one other firm are the only two houses in the United States at present doing this class of work. . . . "Literary Notes," San Francisco Call, November 16, 1902, page 12 George K. Frink, who alleges that he became the owner of the five-story building at the southeast corner of Post and Stockton streets on April 20 last, yesterday commenced suit in the Superior Court to oust the present tenants, [including] Edward H. Mitchell. . . . "Sues to Oust Tenants," San Francisco Call, July 23, 1904, page 9 Edward H. Mitchell, publisher of souvenir postal cards, issues three view folders entitled "The New Pacific Squadron of the United States Navy," "Greater San Francisco as Seen Today" and "Duties and Pleasures on Board a United States Warship." Each folder contains 36 views and retails for 10 cents. Valuable to send away as souvenirs. "New Books Briefly Noted," San Francisco Call, April 19, 1908, page 6 GEORGE MOOD Seattle, Washington postcard publisher EDWIN S. MOORE Variously reported as "S. E. Moore," "E. C. Moore" and "E. Moore." See Clutter & Moore. The lithographic views of Medford to be issued by S. E. Moore, the San Francisco lithographer, will be very fine and will do much to advertise this section. They will appear sometime towards the end of August. "Medford
Squibs," Democratic
Times, Jacksonville, August 8, 1890, page 3
JACK MORAN JR. Jack Moran Jr. is spending the summer with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moran, Jackson Boulevard, and doing photographic work for the 1956 Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The photographer, who also paints, is pictured here with his dachshund, Clyde, which accompanied him up from San Francisco. Mr. Moran, who served as festival photographer a few seasons ago, supplies pictures for the souvenir program issued each year as a part of the festival. Medford Mail Tribune, July 8, 1955, page B1 CORA DELL MORRIS (1888-89) Mrs. Morris and daughter have erected a fine photograph gallery on D Street, where they are now ready to accommodate those who wish good work in their line. "Medford Items," Ashland Tidings, April 6, 1888, page 3 Medford boasts of the most beautiful lady artist in Southern Oregon, and our boys are all having their photos taken. "Medford Items," Oregonian, Portland, May 25, 1888, page 7 Mrs. Morris, the photographer, has removed to Portland to reside. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 22, 1889, page 3 THOMAS NASH W. E. Coman, general passenger agent of the S.P. Co.'s lines in Oregon, and a party, among whom was Thos. Nash, an expert polyscope operator, has been visiting this section and Southern Oregon. The object of the trip, which lasted about a week, was to secure moving pictures illustrating the scenery along the company's line in Southern Oregon and nearby California scenic wonders. Rogue River Valley and Cow Creek Canyon are principal among important bits of scenery that were secured. Some time was spent visiting grain fields, orchards and other places where good views of pursuits followed in Oregon were obtained. For a part of, if not the entire distance, while pictures were taken, the party traveled by special train. An engine was attached to the private car and this coach shoved ahead of the locomotive, giving a clear and unobstructed view of the scenery. The pictures are intended for use in the immigration work of the Harriman Chicago bureau. "Good Work for Southern Oregon," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 26, 1903, page 4 NATURE'S DESIGN (Central Point 1986-1993) Steven Astillero G. R. NELSON (1898) G. R. Nelson, the popular photographer, has reopened his gallery at Gold Hill, and is better prepared than ever to do first-class work. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 14, 1898, page 3 G. R. Nelson, formerly Gold Hill's favorite photographer, has become a resident of Blaine, Wash. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, December 15, 1898, page 3 JOSE XIQUENA NELSON (1906) Floyd Patrick and Jose X. Nelson left this week with their photo tent and outfit, on a picture-making tour. They will probably be in Glendale till after the Fourth and will then locate for a time in Canyonville. "Our Personal Column," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, July 2, 1903, page 3 Floyd Patrick and Jose X. Nelson are now located with their photo tent at Oakland, Or., and are doing quite a brisk business in the picture line. "Our Personal Column," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, August 13, 1903, page 3 Floyd Patrick returned this week from Oakland, Ore., where he has been in the photo business with Jose X. Nelson. He has sold his interest in the business to Mr. Nelson. "Our Personal Column," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, August 27, 1903, page 3 Four photos of the Gold Standard mine appear on page 22 of the June 3, 1906 Portland Oregonian, attributed to "Jose Xiquena Nelson--Grants Pass, Ore." Jose X. Nelson, who left here some years ago for Hibbon [Gibbon? Hibbing?], Minn., arrived this afternoon to look after business interests. "Personal and Local," Rogue River Courier, Grants pass, December 12, 1917, page 4 NEWMAN POST CARD CO. Los Angeles postcard publisher, cards manufactured in Germany. Has P.N.C. Co. logo in corner. C. D. NICHOLS (Cottage Grove 1902, Grants Pass 1902-1904) Photographer Nichols, who is located at the Imperial Hotel, is kept busy just now supplying the demand for panoramic views of Cottage Grove, of which he is getting out one of the best views ever taken of the place from McFarland Butte. "Brevities," Bohemia Nugget, Cottage Grove, June 20, 1902, page 5 Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Nichols arrived in Grants Pass last week and have decided to permanently locate here. Mr. Nichols is a photographer and has taken a three years' lease on the photo gallery opposite the courthouse and is now fitting it up for business, expecting to be ready for customers within two weeks. "Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, October 30, 1902, page 3 C. D. Nichols has assumed the management of the photograph gallery on Sixth Street opposite the courthouse and opened up for business on Monday. He is to do all kinds of photographic work promptly and satisfactorily. His work speaks for itself. "Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, November 13, 1902, page 3 Cloudy weather preferred for sittings at Nichols' studio, opposite the courthouse. "Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, November 27, 1902, page 3 C. D. Nichols and wife left last week by wagon for the north. They will visit Crater Lake and many other points, taking pictures along the route. "Our Personal Column," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, August 4, 1903, page 3 C. D. Nichols, the photographer opposite the courthouse, will take wood in payment for photos. "The Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, September 3-24, 1903, page 3 Photographer Nichols went to San Francisco Sunday to attend the meeting of the National Photographers Association. "Our Personal Column," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, October 22, 1903, page 3 See the new line of photo buttons at Nichols gallery, opposite courthouse. "The Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, December 17, 1903-January 7, 1904, page 3 A. E. Kaiser has bought the photo studio of C. D. Nichols, opposite the courthouse. Mr. Kaiser makes a specialty of platinum and carbon prints. "The Local Happenings," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, July 7, 1904, page 3 C. D. Nichols, Grants Pass, Oregon "Oregon's Photographers," Oregon Journal, Portland, September 8, 1907, page 14 ISABELLA M. NICHOLS (Central Point 1890s) Mrs. Nichols of Colorado is conducting a photograph gallery at this place. "Central Point Pointers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 19, 1892, page 2 Mrs. Isabella Nichols, formerly of Mrs. Tyler's gallery, has opened a photographic gallery at Central Point. "Personal
and Social," Valley
Record, Ashland, August 25,
1892, page 3
"Local and General," Southern Oregon Mail, September 2, 1892, page 3 Fred Hogg of Ashland has been preparing a new photograph gallery for Mrs. Nichols at this place. "Central Point Pointers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, September 2, 1892, page 2 Mrs. Nichols has now moved into her new photograph gallery at Central Point and is now ready for business. "Local and General," Southern Oregon Mail, September 23, 1892, page 3 ![]() January 27, 1893 Southern Oregon Mail "Central Point Items," Medford Mail, May 12, 1893, page 2 Mrs. I. M. Nichols, the Central Point photographer, is now offering cabinet-sized photos for $3 per dozen. "City Local Whirl," Medford Mail, May 12-26, 1893, page 5 Miss Cora Baldwin, who has been assisting Mrs. Nichols in her photograph gallery, returned to Ashland last week. "Central Point Pointers," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, August 4, 1893, page 2 Hereafter Mrs. I. M. Nichols will be here on Friday and Saturday of each week, and will be prepared to take photographs at her gallery on Manzanita Street. "Central Point," Medford Mail, October 5, 1894, page 2 Mrs. I. M. Nichols, the lady who conducts a photograph gallery in Central Point, was in Medford Tuesday--came upon her bicycle. "Purely Personal," Medford Mail, September 27, 1895, page 4 CULVER KNEAL NORCOTT Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Norcott and two sons arrived Tuesday from Aitkin, Minn., to make Grants Pass their future home. At present they are stopping with A. T. Lewis [q.v.] and family, who arrived from Sioux Falls. Mr. Norcott and Mrs. Lewis are brother and sister. "Items of Personal Interest," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, March 22, 1907, page 5 C. K. Norcott went to Gold Hill Wednesday to make arrangements for the opening of a photograph gallery. "Personal and Local," Rogue River Courier, Grants Pass, February 18, 1910, page 5 C. K. Norcott of Grants Pass has put up a tent on the south side, preparatory to opening a photo gallery. Norcott will make faces if you will call on him at the photo tent. $5.00 photos for $3.00 at the photo tent. First class and up to date. "Local Notes," Gold Hill News, December 3, 1910, page 5 J. E. NORRIS Mr. Norris, a photographer from Lane County, has rented the Worden gallery and is now open for business. "Central Point," Medford Mail, September 28, 1894, page 2 J. E. Norris, a photographer, has located here and on Monday photographed a crowd of people on the bridge. "Butte Creek News," Valley Record, Ashland, February 28, 1895, page 3 Mr. Norris, a photographer who is located in the Wm. Miller house, on Sunday last photographed a group of about sixty persons at the suspension footbridge. A number of ladies were in the party, and twenty-four ladies and gentlemen were standing on the bridge. The photo is said to be a very good one. "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, March 1, 1895, page 2 Our photographer took a photo of our school, and those who have seen it pronounce it fine. "Butte Creek News," Valley Record, Ashland, March 7, 1895, page 3 J. E. Norris and family are at Eagle Point, where Mr. Norris has opened a photograph gallery. "Central Point Items," Medford Mail, March 1, 1895, page 8 Our photographer has taken a "shot" at a group of about fifty ladies and gentlemen who were standing on and around a prominent rock, situated about a mile above Eagle Point. "Eagle Point Eaglets," Medford Mail, March 8, 1895, page 2 NORTHWEST CURIO & POST CARD CO. Boise, Idaho postcard publisher OBER & REDDEN ART STUDIO (1898) Mollie Ober and Frank Redden Miss Mollie Ober has severed her connection with H. C. Mackey's photograph gallery and formed a co-partnership with E. W. Redden. We wish them success. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 10, 1898, page 3 Photographers Redden & Ober have moved to their new location, Roberts Building, South C Street. They have fine rooms, and they are being fitted in splendid shape for work in this line. "A Grist of Local Haps and Mishaps," Medford Mail, January 28, 1898, page 7 The Ober-Redden photographic gallery is now open for business. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, January 31, 1898, page 3 Miss Mollie Ober, the photographer, was called to Ashland last week by the illness of her mother. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, March 21, 1898, page 3 Miss Mollie Ober, who started for San Francisco to have her eyes treated, is recuperating at Ashland. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 27, 1898, page 3 Miss Mollie Ober, who formerly resided in Medford, now has a position with the Sunset Telephone Co. at Sacramento, Cal. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 19, 1899, page 2 Portland, Americhrome postcard publisher GEORGE OWINGS G. F. Owings has gone to Glendale with his photo tent. He expects to spend the winter here with his uncle, G. W. Owings. George is turning out work that would do credit to a photographer of years of experience. "Woodville Items," Medford Mail, November 1, 1901, page 5 Geo. D. Owings, who is again engaged in photography, has a gallery at Glendale. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, November 14, 1901, page 5 G. F. Owings has sold his photo tent in Glendale to Mr. Weston and gone to Medford to take charge of the Geo. Mackey gallery. "Woodville Items," Medford Mail, November 22, 1901, page 5 G. W. Owings has rented the farm upon which he is now living to W. L. Patton, and expects to move to Medford in the near future, where Mrs. Owings and Miss Madge will learn photography. "Woodville Items," Medford Mail, December 20, 1901, page 5 G. W. Owings is in Medford assisting his nephew in the Elite Studio. "Woodville Items," Medford Mail, January 10, 1902, page 3 G. W. Owings, of Gold Hill, has been stopping in Medford the past week assisting his nephew, G. F. Owings, in operating the Elite Studio, which was purchased a few weeks ago from Mr. Hunter. Mr. Owings is doing a splendid business at his gallery, and as he is a very honorable young man, fair in his dealings and an artist of ability, there is every reason for predicting his success. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, January 17, 1902, page 7 The photograph gallery now occupied by Mr. Owings will be conducted by G. W. Mackey after April 1st, he having secured the lease. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 27, 1902, page 4 G. W. Owings returned to Medford Monday to remain some time in the interest of his business, the Elite Studio. "Woodville Items," Medford Mail, February 28, 1902, page 3 S. T. Owings, of the Elite Studio, Medford, is here visiting his brother, G. W. Owings. "Woodville Items," Medford Mail, May 9, 1902, page 3 S. T. Owings and his son, G. W. Owings, who have been conducting the Elite photograph gallery in Medford, have decided to change their place of business and today or tomorrow will leave for Yreka, Calif., where they will establish themselves and do business in a tent for a few months. They expect to travel to some extent through northern California. They have turned out good work here and they will do a good business wherever they are. "City Happenings," Medford Mail, May 30, 1902, page 7 The Elite photograph gallery, located in Hamlin's block, is closed. We are informed that the proprietor, Mr. Owings, has left Medford. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 12, 1902, page 5 George Owings, the photographer of North Central Avenue, in company with Mr. Lytle of Jacksonville, left for Yreka last Monday in business. J. G. Martin, "North Medford Items," Medford Mail, November 4, 1908, page 6 JAMES J. OWINGS (Gold Hill 1888, Crescent City 1900, Woodville 1902, North Bend 1905, Coquille 1907-08, Medford 1908-17) J. J. Owings, an excellent photographer, left for Central Point yesterday, where he will remain about ten days. Those who wish cabinet or card pictures and anything else in his line should lose no time in calling on him at once. Mr. O., while in this place, did some excellent work and gave satisfaction. His prices are moderate. Democratic Times, Jacksonville, October 5, 1883, page 3 J. J. Owings, photographer of Crescent City, visited here last week. Mr. Owings was located here some years ago and still owns residence property here. He was quite surprised at the improvements Gold Hill has made in his absence. Medford Mail, May 25, 1900, page 3 W. A. Wooliever is painting a background for J. J. Owings, the Myrtle Point photographer. "Personal and Local," The Coast Mail, Marshfield, May 24, 1902, page 10 The photograph gallery now occupied by Mr. Owings will be conducted by G. W. Mackey after April 1st, he having secured the lease. "Medford Squibs," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, February 27, 1902, page 4 The Elite photograph gallery, located in Hamlin's block, is closed. We are informed that the proprietor, Mr. Owings, has left Medford. "Local Notes," Democratic Times, Jacksonville, June 12, 1902, page 5 J. J. Owings, the photographer, has returned home from his business trip to Gold Hill and Woodville. J. G. Martin, "North Medford News," Medford Mail, November 27, 1908, page 7 J. J. Owings, the photographer, is paying his son George and family of Phoenix an indefinite visit. J. G. Martin, "North Medford Notes," Medford Mail, December 25, 1908, page 7 James Owings, the photographer of North Central Avenue, went up to Jacksonville today to photograph some of the beautiful graves in the pioneer cemetery of Jacksonville. J. G. Martin, "North Medford News," Medford Mail, June 4, 1909, page 5 James Owings, the photographer of North Central Avenue, is moving to Gold Hill. "Social and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, April 12, 1910, page 5 Mr. Jennings and family, of the Rex Grocery, Mr. Pederson and family of North C Street, Mrs. McKee, accompanied by J. J. Owings, the photographer of North C Street, passed last Sunday very pleasantly picnicking and taking card views of the attractive scenery along the shady banks of north Rogue River. "Social and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, August 2, 1910, page 5 STAR PHOTO HOUSE, J. J. Owing, Leonard Wood, cor Laurel and W. Main 1916 Medford City Directory A free picture of your baby, age from 6 to 12 months. At the Star Photo Shop. Corner Main and Laurel. "Local and Personal," Medford Mail Tribune, September 5, 1916, page 2 J.
J. OWINGS IS TAKEN BY DEATH AT 76
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