Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon."  Vol. 3.
Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. p. 297.

F. G. MYERS

     Among the well managed institutions of which Salem is justly proud, none is
better known than The Spa, which for twenty-eight years has been under the
efficient direction of F. G. Myers, an experienced restaurateur. He was born in
1879 and is a native of Oil City, Pennsylvania. About 1889 his parents, David S.
and Clara (Weaver) Myers, came to Salem, Oregon, and his father operated a
sawmill. He is survived by the mother, who still makes her home in the Capital
city.

     F. G. Myers received his early education in the east, continued his studies
in the public schools of Salem and was graduated from the Capital City Business
College. He afterward became a clerk, working in various stores, and when
nineteen years of age became identified with the business which he now conducts.
The Spa was established in 1894 by W. T. Stolz and was named for the city of Spa
in Belgium, a resort famous throughout the world. The name signifies a watering
place or fountain and a place of refreshment. In 1898 Mr. Stolz admitted Mr.
Myers to a partnership and since 1915 the latter has been sole owner of the
business, which for thirty-four years has been in continuous operation at No.
382 State street. The new annex was completed in May, 1926, and the
establishment now has a seating capacity of two hundred. It is provided with
twenty private booths and the Green Gate tea room will accommodate forty-five
persons. The decorations and appointments are harmonious and beautiful and the
service is faultless. Mr. Myers has installed an automatic storage plant and
constantly strives to meet all requirements of the state health laws of
cleanliness and sanitation. The pastries are all home made. and pure Jersey
cream is used in manufacturing the ice cream. The milk also stands the highest
test and the food is appetizing and wholesome. Mr. Myers also makes fine candies
and has twenty-eight well trained employes who enable him to maintain the quick
service in which he specializes. He combines a capacity for detail with
executive force and has made The Spa a place of courtesy, of unobtrusive
attention reflecting an air of hominess and welcome a place which has brought
additional prestige to the city.

     Mr. Myers was married August 7, 1897, to Miss May Prieste of Mapleton,
Iowa, and they have become the parents of two children: Beryl, who is attending
the University of Oregon; and Maxine, a high school pupil. Mr. Myers belongs to
the Cherrians, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Chamber of
Commerce.  He is also a Rotarian and a member of the Illihee Country Club. He
gives his political allegiance to the republican party and is always found in
the van of movements for Salem's advancement. His business plays an important
part in the city's economic life and welfare and his pronounced success proves
that he has chosen the line of work which affords the best medium for the
expression of his talents. By nature he is genial, companionable and
kind-hearted and draws his friends from all walks of life.

     
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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2016 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.