Carey, Charles Henry. "History of Oregon." Vol. 3. Chicago-Portland: Pioneer Historical Pub. Co., 1922. p. 665. JOHN O. M. HOLST John O. M. Holst, conducting a large tailoring establishment in Baker City, was born in Portland, Oregon, September 13, 1893, his parents being William A. and Agnes V. Holst. The father was a native of Stockholm, Sweden, while the mother was born in Portland, being numbered among the native daughters of Oregon. The father was a seaman throughout his life and served as an officer on several seacoast carrying vessels, thus following in the business footsteps of his father. When about sixteen years of age he took up his abode in Portland and it was in that city that he was married on the 5th of October, 1892. His death occurred at Norfolk, Virginia, October 31, 1919, at which time he was serving as marine steward for the government, which sent his body back to Portland, where he was buried six weeks later. He left a wife and two children, and his death was deeply deplored not only by his immediate family but by a host of friends who knew him in this part of the country. Harvey A. Holst, brother of Mr. Holst of this review, was born at Portland, August 13, 1896, and is engaged in metal work. He joined the army when America entered the World war and was stationed at Angel Island, California, in the aviation corps, but owing to an attack of pneumonia he was honorable discharged and later worked for the government in the shipyards at Vancouver, Washington. John O. M. Holst obtained a common school education in Portland, at The Dalles and in Baker City. In consequence of ill health he came to Baker City with his mother and in 1913 they established the Holst Tailor Shop opposite the post office. While they began business in a small way, they now have a complete equipment and their trade shows a satisfactory increase year by year. They secure additional help as needed and the business is now one of gratifying proportions. Mr. Holst has the agency of splendid woolen mills and is thus enabled to supply at first hand woolen clothes and knit goods for men, women and children. They specialize in hosiery and their business of that character is very extensive. In January, 1919, at Baker City, Mr. Holst was married to Miss Nellie C. Moyer, a daughter of James A. Moyer, a native of Missouri, who came to Oregon and settled at Pendleton, where he engaged in business as an architect, contractor and builder. Mr. Holst is a highly esteemed citizen and belongs to the Methodist church. Warm regard is entertained for him by all who know him and he has gained a wide acquaintance during the eight years of his residence in Baker City. His sterling worth of character is attested by many and all who have had trade relations with him speak of the integrity and reliability of his business methods. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2006 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.