E.D. (Edis DeWitt – JNA) Matlock; From The Centennial History of Oregon Vol, IV, (S.J. Clarke Pub. Co. Chicago 1912)

E.D. (Edis DeWitt – JNA) Matlock. Business activity and enterprise in Eugene find a worthy representative in E.D. Matlock, proprietor on one of the department stores of the city. He was born at Pleasant Hill. February 8, 1870, and supplemented his public school education by a course in the University of Oregon. He entered business life in connection with his father, Joseph DeWitt Matlock, under the firm name of J.D. Matlock & Sons, in the conduct of a general mercantile establishment. At length he disposed of his interest in that business and with his father went to Dawson City, Alaska, accompanied- by his wife and son. The latter was the first white child to cross the mountains. Mr. Matlock and his father started in the mercantile business there and at length they also became connected with commercial pursuits at Bennett, British Columbia, as owners of a general store. They were successful in their operations but after two years returned to Eugene, where E.D. Matlock established his present business. He has an attractive store, carrying a large and well selected line of goods, and his long training in mercantile lines well qualifies him to carry on this business in a most progressive manner. His sales are steadily growing for the integrity of his business methods is widely recognized, as is his conformity to a high standard of commercial ethics.

Mr. Matlock was married to Miss Nellie T. Marquis, a daughter of Rufus Marquis of Dayton, Washington and they have one son, Earl Edis. In Eugene their circle of friends is an extensive one and the hospitality of the best homes of the city is freely accorded them. Mr. Matlock belongs to Spencer Butte Lodge, No. 9 I.0.0.F. to Wimawhala Encampment and to Hovey Canton, having taken the various degrees of the order. All who know him respect him for his many sterling traits of character.

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