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SEEKING A NEW HOME. last L. L. Work, accompanied by son Kenneth, `eft Friday his for the east, taking the southern route by the way of San Francisco. Mr. Work is to lo cate in New York city, where he will be joined by his wife and daughter, who preceded him several weeks and are now visiting at Lincoln, Nebraska. In the departure of Mr. Work, Okanogan county loses a citizen who has been identified with the business interests of the county for a quarter of a century, and one that has done more for the upbuilding of the county tha. any other single individual. Mr. Work a Years ago opened bank at Conconelly. This county experiencled serious reversals with the failure of mining ventures, which was the principal industry in those days, and Mr. Work closed his bank, yet no one suffered loss by that suspension which was voluntary. He went to Bellingham, where he lived for a year or two. His confidence in the future of Okanogan county was not shaken and he returned and established the Commercial bank at Conconully. Before many years Mr. Work was interested in a chain of banks that covered Conconjully, Twisp, Brewster, Okanogan, Oroville and Molson. His activities were not confined to banking. He invested and took hold of numerous ventures that contributed toward the developmet of the resources of the country. His organization of a cattle company in the Methow valley was the first step towards starting the cattie industry in that section, which has grown to be of great importance. Mr. Work's assistance was called in days on the of upon early for occasion its object every movement that had the welfare or advancement of the county, and he cheerfully and generously responded with both his time and means. He preached the gosper or Okanogan among people living at a distance, among financiers, home seekers and in the marts of trade, for his business called him outside on long trips frequently. He never lost an opportunity to advertise the attractions and possibilities of this upper country, and through his instrumentality scores of people were induced to come into the county and 10cate. The good he has done the county during the (long years of his active participation in its business affairs is beyond calculation, and is not yet sufficiently understood and appreciated by the public. He will be sorely missed. If commendation is withheld at present there will come a time when full realization of his worth, and the work he has accomplished, will appeal strongly to those with whom he has been associated for so many years and he will be given the credit that he deserves. Mr. Work moved from Conconully to Oroville several years ago, and during his residence here has been a very prominent agency in every position that aimed at betterement of the town and the surrounding country. His aid and advice was frequently sought, and he never failed to respond. In his civic duties he never shirked the responsibilities of citizenship. As a keen, capable, successful banker, Mr. Work has few superiors. He has been safe and sane in handling every trust placed in his hands. If his judgment was ever at fault, outside of banking, where he made no serious mistakes, he accepted reverses calmly and philosophically. Personally Mr. Work is a most likeable gentleman. In public life he was trustworthy and upright, and his private life was without a flaw. He and his most estimable family carry with them into their new home the best wishes of a multitude of friends.
