1875: “R. D. Shearer has quit the boot and shoe business and gone to clerking in Mr. Markham’s store.”Washington independent (Hillsboro), June 10, 1875, pg. 3, col. 4.
1876: “Your Picture. Mr. Starkweather, the artist is now in Forest Grove prepared to take pictures i the best style of the art. All who want good pictures at the lowest rates in Oregon better give him and partner, R. D. Shearer, a call right away as they are going east of the mountains in two or three weeks.” Washington independent (Hillsboro), April 20, 1876, pg. 3, col. 1.