Gaston, Joseph.  "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912."  Vol. 4. 
Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 323.
 
JOHN AND LAWRENCE NEUNER

     The future of any country is in the hands of its young men. Among those who
are doing much to contribute to the prosperity of Glendale in the present and to
its future prominence are John and Lawrence Neuner, who are not only active in
business circles but are doing everything in their power to advance the welfare
and progress of the section in which they live. They are sons of George and
Margaret Neuner, natives of Germany. The father crossed the Atlantic in 1885,
becoming a resident of British Columbia, where two years later he was joined by
his wife and children. The parents remained in Canada for two years and then
removed to Fresno, California, where they engaged in the hotel business until
1895. In that year they came to Douglas county, Oregon, and are still residents
of Roseburg. Unto them were born five children, George, John, Lawrence, Louis
and Frank. The eldest and two youngest are still living with their parents in
Roseburg.
     The other two sons, John and Lawrence, are partners in business in
Glendale. The former was born in the village of Wesehafelt, Germany, March 14,
1882, and the latter on the 16th of October, 1884. They acquired their education
in the public schools of British Columbia and California and in later years John
Neuner attended business colleges. The family came to Oregon in 1895 and the
brothers remained with their parents in Roseburg until 1907, when they came to
Glendale. Here they established a livery business in connection with a garage
and are meeting with success in this undertaking. They conduct their interests
under the name of the Central Livery & Glendale Garage and the enterprise is one
of the largest of its kind in the city. In addition to their livery business
John and Lawrence Neuner own much valuable property in Glendale and are actively
connected with the commercial development of their community.
     On the 29th of November, 1911, Lawrence Neuner was united in marriage to
Miss Ethel Harmon, a native of Oregon, and both are well known in the social
circles of Glendale, where they are popular with their many friends. The
political allegiance of the brothers is given to the republican party and since
coming to Glendale John Neuner has taken a very active part in politics, holding
the offices of mayor and recorder. While residing in Douglas county he has
filled various positions of trust and honor, the duties of which have been
promptly, capably and faithfully discharged. The record of both brothers has
been at all times creditable and they are regarded as a valuable addition to the
business circles of their adopted city.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2008 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.