Walker, Herbert E

From Lane Co Oregon

Son of Albert Shields Walker, first mayor of Springfield.

The Morning Oregonian, November 18, 1913

BANKER BECOMES MAYOR AND WOMAN TREASURER OF SPRINGFIELD

November 17 - (Special.) - A new city administration was installed tonight when Charles L. Scott, cashier of the First National Bank, assumed the duties of Mayor here. At the same time J.W. Coffin and M.M. Peery became Councilmen, Miss Lillian Gorrie, Treasurer, and Herbert E Walker, Recorder. The hold-over Councilmen are Carl S Fischer and Melvin Fenwick.

Mr. Scott came to Oregon in 1882 and was a school teacher for 12 years and for four years was a Deputy Sheriff. For 13 years he has been engaged in the banking business in Eugene and Springfield.

Miss Gorrie has had experience in her office, having served as a deputy under A.A. Morrison (sic) and Mr. Lemley.