Biography of Oliver C. Stern (1902), Baker Co., Oregon: Surnames: Stern, Heitchew, Mitchell.

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An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties, pub. 1902
by Western Historical Pub. Co. of Chicago. page 236

STERN, Oliver C.

Mr. Stern was born in Shellsburgh, Benton county, Iowa, on June 3, 1850, being
the son of David M. and Mary (Heitchew) Stern, natives of Pennsylvania. He was
educated in his native state and also received the invigorating exercise of
assisting to till his father's farm until he was sixteen years of age, when he
embarked on life's arena for himself, his first venture being to learn
telegraphy, following the same in the employ of the B.C.R. & N. Railroad
Company until 1874. Finding that it was necessary to satisfy his desire for
more active life, at that time he embarked in contracting a knowledge of which
important industry he had gained before. For two years in Iowa and one in
Nebraska he prosecuted his business and then in 1880 determined to verify the
experiences of that most unique of all undertakings, crossing the plains by
team. He journed to Baker City and immediately upon arriving began operations
in his contract work and building, which he followed continuously until 1884
when he was appointed to the position of superintendent of the water works
system of Baker City, and to the discharge of the duties there incumbent upon
him he has given his time and attention continuously since. This long term of
service in caring for this department of the city's government and interests
in itself speaks convincingly of his ability and trustworthiness. He is a
member of the Maccabees lodge in this city and very popular in this relation.  

The marriage of Mr. Stern and Miss Sadie E., daughter of John H. and Harriet
Mitchell, was solemnized in Baker City on December 7, 1884, and to them have
been born two children: Virginia M. and Frank C.