"M. H. Abbey is the senior member of the firm of M. H. & E. J. Abbey, proprietors of the Abbey Hotel at Newport, a hostelry which is known throughout the Pacific northwest, and he also has valuable holdings in lead and silver mines in British Columbia. He is a most enterprising and successful business man and in the conduct of his various interests displays sound judgment and excellent executive ability. Mr. Abbey is a representative of one of the old and honored pioneer families of the state. He was born in the city where he now resides on the 11th of April, 1869.....
M. H. Abbey, was reared in Newport and here attended the public schools, later pursuing a course in Philomath College, while his brother, E. J. Abbey, was for three years a student in the public schools of Corvallis, Oregon. On entering business life the brothers became associated with their father in the conduct of the hotel and following his demise they became sole proprietors of the business, conducting their interests under the firm name of M. H. & E. J. Abbey. In 1910 they erected a fine modern hotel, three stories in height, containing eighty five rooms and supplied with all the latest equipment and conveniences to be found in a first class hostelry. The hotel is noted for its excellent cuisine and it has found favor with the traveling public, being known from Alaska to San Diego. It is conducted along the most modern and progressive lines and the service rendered patrons is high grade in every particular. M. H. Abbey is also a stockholder in the Western State Bank of Newport and is likewise extensively interested in lead and silver mines in British Columbia. His investments have been judiciously made and capably managed and by reason of his enterprise and diligence he has won a substantial measure of success.
In November, 1901, Mr. Abbey was united in marriage to Miss Sadie Kist of Ashland, Oregon, and they became the parents of a daughter, Irene, who is now the wife of E. A. Scram of Los Angeles. On the 1st of January, 1917, Mr. Abbey wedded Miss Sadie Patterson and they have a large circle of friends in the city where they reside.
In his political views Mr. Abbey is a Republican and is much interested in public affairs of his community, having served for two terms as port commissioner of Newport, which position he capably filled until January 1, 1921. His fraternal connections are with the Woodmen of the World and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His entire life has been passed in Oregon and he is actuated by the spirit of western enterprise and progress that has been a dominant factor in bringing about the rapid upbuilding and substantial growth of the state. He Is a man of high principles and honorable purposes and wherever known he commands the respect and confidence of all with whom he is associated."
Source: History of Oregon Illustrated, Vol. 2 by Charles H. Carney, The Pioneer Historical Publishing Company, Chicago - Portland 1922
M. H. Abbey, was reared in Newport and here attended the public schools, later pursuing a course in Philomath College, while his brother, E. J. Abbey, was for three years a student in the public schools of Corvallis, Oregon. On entering business life the brothers became associated with their father in the conduct of the hotel and following his demise they became sole proprietors of the business, conducting their interests under the firm name of M. H. & E. J. Abbey. In 1910 they erected a fine modern hotel, three stories in height, containing eighty five rooms and supplied with all the latest equipment and conveniences to be found in a first class hostelry. The hotel is noted for its excellent cuisine and it has found favor with the traveling public, being known from Alaska to San Diego. It is conducted along the most modern and progressive lines and the service rendered patrons is high grade in every particular. M. H. Abbey is also a stockholder in the Western State Bank of Newport and is likewise extensively interested in lead and silver mines in British Columbia. His investments have been judiciously made and capably managed and by reason of his enterprise and diligence he has won a substantial measure of success.
In November, 1901, Mr. Abbey was united in marriage to Miss Sadie Kist of Ashland, Oregon, and they became the parents of a daughter, Irene, who is now the wife of E. A. Scram of Los Angeles. On the 1st of January, 1917, Mr. Abbey wedded Miss Sadie Patterson and they have a large circle of friends in the city where they reside.
In his political views Mr. Abbey is a Republican and is much interested in public affairs of his community, having served for two terms as port commissioner of Newport, which position he capably filled until January 1, 1921. His fraternal connections are with the Woodmen of the World and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His entire life has been passed in Oregon and he is actuated by the spirit of western enterprise and progress that has been a dominant factor in bringing about the rapid upbuilding and substantial growth of the state. He Is a man of high principles and honorable purposes and wherever known he commands the respect and confidence of all with whom he is associated."
Source: History of Oregon Illustrated, Vol. 2 by Charles H. Carney, The Pioneer Historical Publishing Company, Chicago - Portland 1922
"M. H. Abbey is the senior member of the firm of M. H. & E. J. Abbey, proprietors of the Abbey Hotel at Newport, a hostelry which is known throughout the Pacific northwest, and he also has valuable holdings in lead and silver mines in British Columbia. He is a most enterprising and successful business man and in the conduct of his various interests displays sound judgment and excellent executive ability. Mr. Abbey is a representative of one of the old and honored pioneer families of the state. He was born in the city where he now resides on the 11th of April, 1869.....
M. H. Abbey, was reared in Newport and here attended the public schools, later pursuing a course in Philomath College, while his brother, E. J. Abbey, was for three years a student in the public schools of Corvallis, Oregon. On entering business life the brothers became associated with their father in the conduct of the hotel and following his demise they became sole proprietors of the business, conducting their interests under the firm name of M. H. & E. J. Abbey. In 1910 they erected a fine modern hotel, three stories in height, containing eighty five rooms and supplied with all the latest equipment and conveniences to be found in a first class hostelry. The hotel is noted for its excellent cuisine and it has found favor with the traveling public, being known from Alaska to San Diego. It is conducted along the most modern and progressive lines and the service rendered patrons is high grade in every particular. M. H. Abbey is also a stockholder in the Western State Bank of Newport and is likewise extensively interested in lead and silver mines in British Columbia. His investments have been judiciously made and capably managed and by reason of his enterprise and diligence he has won a substantial measure of success.
In November, 1901, Mr. Abbey was united in marriage to Miss Sadie Kist of Ashland, Oregon, and they became the parents of a daughter, Irene, who is now the wife of E. A. Scram of Los Angeles. On the 1st of January, 1917, Mr. Abbey wedded Miss Sadie Patterson and they have a large circle of friends in the city where they reside.
In his political views Mr. Abbey is a Republican and is much interested in public affairs of his community, having served for two terms as port commissioner of Newport, which position he capably filled until January 1, 1921. His fraternal connections are with the Woodmen of the World and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His entire life has been passed in Oregon and he is actuated by the spirit of western enterprise and progress that has been a dominant factor in bringing about the rapid upbuilding and substantial growth of the state. He Is a man of high principles and honorable purposes and wherever known he commands the respect and confidence of all with whom he is associated."
Source: History of Oregon Illustrated, Vol. 2 by Charles H. Carney, The Pioneer Historical Publishing Company, Chicago - Portland 1922
M. H. Abbey, was reared in Newport and here attended the public schools, later pursuing a course in Philomath College, while his brother, E. J. Abbey, was for three years a student in the public schools of Corvallis, Oregon. On entering business life the brothers became associated with their father in the conduct of the hotel and following his demise they became sole proprietors of the business, conducting their interests under the firm name of M. H. & E. J. Abbey. In 1910 they erected a fine modern hotel, three stories in height, containing eighty five rooms and supplied with all the latest equipment and conveniences to be found in a first class hostelry. The hotel is noted for its excellent cuisine and it has found favor with the traveling public, being known from Alaska to San Diego. It is conducted along the most modern and progressive lines and the service rendered patrons is high grade in every particular. M. H. Abbey is also a stockholder in the Western State Bank of Newport and is likewise extensively interested in lead and silver mines in British Columbia. His investments have been judiciously made and capably managed and by reason of his enterprise and diligence he has won a substantial measure of success.
In November, 1901, Mr. Abbey was united in marriage to Miss Sadie Kist of Ashland, Oregon, and they became the parents of a daughter, Irene, who is now the wife of E. A. Scram of Los Angeles. On the 1st of January, 1917, Mr. Abbey wedded Miss Sadie Patterson and they have a large circle of friends in the city where they reside.
In his political views Mr. Abbey is a Republican and is much interested in public affairs of his community, having served for two terms as port commissioner of Newport, which position he capably filled until January 1, 1921. His fraternal connections are with the Woodmen of the World and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. His entire life has been passed in Oregon and he is actuated by the spirit of western enterprise and progress that has been a dominant factor in bringing about the rapid upbuilding and substantial growth of the state. He Is a man of high principles and honorable purposes and wherever known he commands the respect and confidence of all with whom he is associated."
Source: History of Oregon Illustrated, Vol. 2 by Charles H. Carney, The Pioneer Historical Publishing Company, Chicago - Portland 1922
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