Walker, Herbert E
From Lane Co Oregon
Son of Albert Shields Walker, first mayor of Springfield.
Eugene Daily Guard, November 3, 1913
SPRINGFIELD IS DRY
Prohibition Forces Win by Majority of 58
SCOTT IS CHOSEN MAYOR
Nearly Entire Citizens' Ticket Is Elected - Hot Fight Closes
Violent partisan feeling ran high in Springfield today as an aftermath of the particularly bitter election fight that has been waged in the neighboring city. Many waited until the entire vote was counted at a late hour this morning and there is some talk of contesting the election. Reports to the contrary are also circulated and it is not known definitely as to what the ultimate action will be. The "drys" are naturally jubilant over the 58 majority which rendered the city saloonless and the "wet" interests are just as full of gloom.
Charles L. Scott was elected mayor over B.A. Washburne by 38 votes and an entire landslide for the Citizens' ticket followed with the exception of Mark Peery, who was elected councilman.
The women took an active interest in both the campaign and the election, polling about 400 votes out of the 1000 cast at the election.
Here is the Result
The result of the final count is as follows:
For Mayor - Charles L. Scott, citizens' ticket. 508. B. A. Washburne, people's progressive ticket, 470.
For councilmen- two elected) J. Randolph Barr, people's progressive ticket, 467; J.W. Coffin, citizen's ticket, 481; Mark Peery, people's progressive ticket, 481; Thomas Sikes, people's progressive ticket, 463.
For Recorder - John C. Mullen people's progressive ticket, 437; Herbert E. Walker, citizen's ticket, 517.
For Treasurer - Lillian Gorrie, citize's ticket, 508; E.R. Lemley, people's progressive ticket, 446.
For Prohibition - 502; against prohibition 444.
Charter Amendment - The common council shall not grant any license for the sale of intoxicating liquor, yes, 440. no, 482.
Paving Street Intersections - Yes, 385. no, 429.
To levy a tax to help support a band, yes, 477. no, 354.
Repealing assessment for the paving of Fifth Street, yes 360, no, 410.
Closing moving picture shows on Sunday evenings, yes 401. No, 517.
Imposing a license fee on theatres, moving picture shows and like entertainments, yes 470. no, 558.
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.
