Johnson’s Garage, pictured here in 1944 on the corner of Forest Street and East Avenue, was reported to be the oldest continuous business operating under one family name in the village proper. The Johnsons, Elias and Henry, started the business in 1876 as farriers, shodding horses and oxen. After they purchased the land, they quickly […]
NATIVE CHICKEN RAISING. Darag native chickens are being promoted in Negros Oriental under a project of the DOST-PCAARRD and the College of Agriculture of Silliman University. At least 200 initial raisers or "adapters" of the improved native chicken species are targeted for Negros Oriental. (Photo by Judy Flores Partlow) DUMAGUETE CITY - A native chicken-raising project of the government that promotes better yield and higher income is targeting at least 200 beneficiaries in Negros Oriental through a local partner. The Darag native chicken project is being implemented in the province through the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) and the College of Agriculture of Silliman University. At a "Kapihan sa PIA" late Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Michaelito Naldo, project leader from the SU-College of Agriculture, said 14 raisers in the second district of Negros Oriental have
The Silliman and Weed, a grocery store, was formed in 1867 by Joseph Fitch Silliman and Chauncey Weed. This business was located on the south corner of Main Street and East Avenue, most likely in 102 Main Street now occupied by Personal Touch and Dashi Custom Tailors. After a few years, Silliman bought out Weed […]