He gave a speech in McMinnville, Oregon, at McMinnville College (now Linfield College) on May 31, 1882, at the laying of the cornerstone for the first building on campus, which is known today as Pioneer Hall. He continued practicing law with Dolph, Bronaugh, Dolph & Simon when the Legislature was not in session.
On May 31, 1882, he gave a speech at McMinnville College (now Linfield College) in McMinnville, Oregon, during the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the first building on campus. He continued practicing law with Dolph, Bronaugh, Dolph & Simon when the Legislature was not in session.