Here is the rest of this obituary which I failed to post earlier:

In the fall of 1869, he took up the profession of pedagogue, teaching in a little schoolhouse, which stood in the limits of the present site of Montesano, this was in April, 1870. On the 23d of the following June he was united in marriage to Elizabeth J. MEDCALF, a daughter of William and Martha (BINNS) MEDCALF, worthy pioneers of Washington.
After his marriage, Mr. BYLES resided on his farm until in July, 1871, when he secured a contract from the United States government as surveyor. His wife acted for him as postmaster, and during the winter seasons he was engaged in teaching. In the spring of 1872 he left his wife in charge of the postoffice and farm and went on an extended surveying expedition, returning in the autumn to resume teaching. He purchased an addition 160 acres adjoining his farm and carried on agricultural pursuits until 1882. He was appointed deputy county auditor in the fall of 1872, and had served in this capacity one year when he was elected county auditor; he held this office four years, and was treasurer of the county six years, being elected three successive terms; a fourth time the office was tendered him, but he declined. In the affairs of the city he was no less prominent. For several terms, he occupied the responsible position of mayor of the city, and also served several years on the city council. He took an especial interest in school matters and was a member of the school board from the first organization of the district until his death. In the Methodist church in Montesano, he was truly one of the pillars, and was one of the stewards of that organization from its beginning until the present time. The success of these two institutions is very largely due to the faithful and efficient work of Mr. BYLES.
The first bank in Montesano was organized by Mr. BYLES on the first of June, 1887; it was a private institution under the name of C.N. BYLES & Co., with a paid up capital of $10,000. In April, 1890, the Bank of Montesano grew out of the private bank, being organized with a capital of $75,000. Mr. BYLES, who was one of the largest stockholders, was elected president, and except for a few months in 1894, retained that position until his death. The confidence which the public reposed in Mr. BYLES is largely due the fact that the bank came safely through the trying times of 1893. Mr. BYLES was also a stockholder in the Montesano Water company, and a large holder of real estate in Montesano and other parts of the county.
Mr. BYLES leaves a wife and four children-Francis W., assistant cashier in the Bank of Montesano, Annie R., Martha B., and Sarah Naoma. Other surviving relatives are an elder brother, David F., of Elma; two sisters, Mrs. M.Z. GOODELL, of Montesano, and Mrs. D.B. WARD, of Seattle. James BYLES, of Elma, was a cousin of the deceased.