Northfield Minnesota

Biographical Sketch of Henry S. Eldredge

Henry S. Eldredge has significantly contributed to the industrial growth of Malheur County, owning the Glen livery barn and a blacksmith shop in Vale. Born on May 23, 1862, in Minnesota, he moved west with his family and learned the blacksmith trade in Baker City. He manages a successful business while maintaining a reputation for integrity. Married in 1895, he lost his wife in 1900 but remains active in local organizations. Eldredge’s father played a foundational role in Vale, making him a notable figure in the county’s history.

Biographical Sketch of Charles Emerson Burton

Charles Emerson Burton, born in Iowa in 1869, was a prominent clergyman and educator. He earned degrees from Carleton College and Chicago Theological Seminary. Married in 1898, he served various congregations, including Puritan Church in Chicago and Lyndale Church in Minneapolis, before becoming pastor at Euclid Avenue Church in Cleveland in 1911. Burton was actively involved in numerous religious and civic organizations, emphasizing the social applications of faith, and held trustee positions at Carleton College and other institutions.