120 YEARS AGO
From the September 28, 1901 edition of the Silverton Standard:
CHARLIE WANG OPENS HIS EATERY AFTER ALL.
Charlie Wang, the proprietor of the Chinese store in this city, has opened up a restaurant in the Benson block. The proprietors of the County Club, who control the rooms, paid $375 rent while holding them to secure a white Restaurateur, but failed after three months negotiating.
HOLDUP…