Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... who is living on her father's farm; Anna, the wife of H. A. May, of Portland; and Belle, who died at the age of three years. Mr. Dufur is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 71, at Dufur, in which he has passed all of the chairs. His has been an active life, characterized by intelligent and progressive management of business affairs, and for a considerable period he figured as one of the most prominent representatives of agricultural interests in the Columbia valley. The success which is his is the fitting crown of'his labors, having come to him as the logical sequence of his energy, determination and keen business sagacity. FRANKLIN IDE FULLER. An analyzation of the life record of Franklin Ide Fuller brings to light the fact that no unusual circumstances have played a part in the attainment of his present position of distinction as vice president of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company. Not by leaps and bounds, but by steady progression has he reached the position which he now occupies, ever recognizing the fact that the present and not the future holds his opportunity. Moreover, an understanding of the Roman maxim, "There is no excellence without labor" early found lodgment in his mind, and therefore upon close application and thorough mastery of every task and preparation for duties of larger responsibility rests his success. He has developed power of organizing that enable him to coordinate forces into a harmonious whole, and his initiative spirit allows him to readily solve intricate problems. In a review of his life, one is reminded of the statement of Colonel Roosevelt, "that the strongest men of the country are those of eastern birth and training who seek the opportunities of business life in the west." Mr. Fuller is a...
