IOOF GRAND REPRESENTATIVE JOHN F HALL, COOS BAY (MARSHFIELD) OREGON c1900 PHOTO

Description

circa late 19th century to early 20th century antique studio portrait photograph of John F. Hall of Coos Bay (Marshfield) Oregon. The photo is emboss stamped by the photographer: "Stadden Studio, Marshfield, Ore." and has an old typed label affixed to the reverse, which reads; "John F. Hall, Grand Representative (Return to E.E. Sharon, 226 Alder St) Very nice sepia tone antique photograph of this distinguished and noted Marshfield attorney and Odd Fellows member. Photo measures; 4 1/2" x 7"
IOOF GRAND REPRESENTATIVE JOHN F HALL, COOS BAY (MARSHFIELD) OREGON c1900 PHOTO
IOOF GRAND REPRESENTATIVE JOHN F HALL, COOS BAY (MARSHFIELD) OREGON c1900 PHOTO
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Description
circa late 19th century to early 20th century antique studio portrait photograph of John F. Hall of Coos Bay (Marshfield) Oregon. The photo is emboss stamped by the photographer: "Stadden Studio, Marshfield, Ore." and has an old typed label affixed to the reverse, which reads; "John F. Hall, Grand Representative (Return to E.E. Sharon, 226 Alder St) Very nice sepia tone antique photograph of this distinguished and noted Marshfield attorney and Odd Fellows member. Photo measures; 4 1/2" x 7"
From the Marshfield Sun Annual of Jan 1901 (Special Edition)
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John Hall is one of the best-known and highly esteemed lawyers of Coos county. He is an active, energetic citizen and a gentleman that takes an  active interest in the welfare and prosperity of both the city and county of which he has been a resident for the past twenty-nine years. Born in Polk county, Oregon, on the sixteenth day of October, 1856, he remained there until his eleventh year, when he removed with his parents to Douglas county, where he spent the next two years of his life.  He then removed to Coos county, locating on Isthmus slough, two miles from Marshfield, where his father first preempted [sic] and later homesteaded his place.  He remained on the farm until 1875 when he accepted a position in a saw mill where he remained for two years.  The next year he spent on the sea. Returning home he rented his father's farm.  In 1882 he was elected county surveyor and re-elected in 1884. While county surveyor Mr. Hall read law under T. G. Owen, and in 1886 under Col. John Kelsay of Corvallis, and was admitted October, 1887.  In March, 1900, he was appointed city treasurer.  In 1890 Mr. Hall was elected school clerk, which position he still holds, having been re-elected each term.  He has also been a member of the Democratic state and county central committees, and takes great interest in the welfare of his party.  He, in connection with his brother, J. T. Hall, conduct a real estate and insurance business, Mr. J. T. Hall looking after this line of the business, Mr. John F. devoting his time and attention to his law practice.  Their offices are located in the Eldorado building.  Mr. Hall was married in 1882, to Miss Mary Strickling, of Texas.  They have one child, a girl, two years old.  Mr. Hall is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P. and Workmen"
photo measures: 4 1/2 inches by 7 inches
Condition
: Original sepia tone, double weight antique photograph, light minor surface dirt but no stains to the photo side (some surface dirt to the back) no tears or creases, slight waviness along the top edge, there are some light surface scratches however they have not broken the photo surface, please see scanned images
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