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About Grant County news. (Canyon City, Or.) 1879-1908 | View Entire Issue (June 28, 1879)
Saturday Morning, June 28, 1879. Notice. Simple announcements of births, marriages and deaths, will be inserted without charge. Obituary no tices will be charged fur according to their length. 0 AN YON CITY LODGE, NO. 34 A. Is and A.M.. holds its r.Mnlr v.iuiiiuuumions on the Saturday even. ing of or next pivcerding the fnil moon in each tionth, at seven and half o'clock P. M. r... . . . uuAii MJUU-1S. jsv 22. IOO. P., nret every Thursday evening at their Ldge Room in (anyon City. Visiting brothers re invited to at'ond. By Order of N. G. Cattle ZVIes. In a eonver.-ation with Mr. Over felt the other day we as certaii.ed from him that he and his partner, Mr. Seets r, would remain in this valley only about ten days longer, unless they could buy cattle, lie says they desire to purchase cattle in num bers from ti 1 ),0U0 hevi, but eu.iwtbuv at a na-onable figure, so t'icy may have to go eke where tj pur t base. Our cittle mn should look to their own intere;C3 and efleac a trade witb these ge'itle nen and by .so doing open anavonue fr other buyers win are contemplating a g o.l plure to go to buy large lots, but if Overfeit fc S.veebw euriot b ly ii this v iile.y is usles for nthor ship ie to c on : in. it should be bo--n; in mini tha' it is a lo'ig Wiys to drive catt'e frm lio'o to Obey nue, aod e.-ittle men hive to buy so as to see their w.-iy thrcugh. Besides our ranche s here can s 11 to th-in f( r ca-h chwn and take thr money and be'brc fall have abetter herd than now. A dollar in your pock t is wirth twu in sim oth.r man's, so get it there a s on as po.s -ble. "We soek f this bicaue we want to see Grant v r i:ik:n;No. 1 as a c tttlo CMiinty. Mining Nutes. IPvom T. P. Dean we get the following items: N inn her of Chinese stores in this viciu.it iO, of which lvm Wa Chung & C crry about 8100,0'JO in uoods lion- Choig ,lC C. carry S30,000. The Chinamen ha e 100,000 invested in minirig appuatus on the John Day Itiver near this place. They take out at on-! sweep of :he denick from 100 tu $500 and mike orrt sweep a week, and have 14 derr cks in' operati n no and expect to huve at le-i.-t 5 more this season. They arc ing up three claims it Win. Luck's, which prospect Widl. The am mnt of lumber us-'d by them during f ie season is over 400,000 feet. They propos to work the ground from John Day town to the place of Mr. T. Thomas, ten miles below, a.s it pay;, well. He also iofor ns. us that not les than GQ Chinamen are at work on the claims below John D.iytown, anl more J vii the road. The Mountain Sentinel says of us: "It affords us pleasure to know that our con'emporary is meeting with d s rved success and as we ti, seem ti have become a '-fixture,' in journalism the "News" will always be received with a right warm welcome at the Sen tinel Sanctum." And as the Sentinel is our i leil of a papi-r, it too is as welcome : our Sanc tum as the News to it. The Senuoel is well filled, like the New., with fresh advertisements, and M ic. is leceiving the support he deserves. Mr. Shearer and Mr. James Cleav er, of Prairie City, were in this place a few days ago and gave us a friendly shake. Mr Sheurer says that every thing is ina prosperous condition about "Dixie," and that they anticipate a grand time there on the 4th and 5th; Mr. Cleaver says that everyone is well and that there is no sicknjss'in the vicinityr. Call again gent. Quartz. We would like to have a 6mall specimen of quartz from every mine in this county. Boys please .jend us a small rich piece, labeled with the name of the ledge it is from, and we will notice. New Post Oefice Mr. E. Hall, our accommodating P. M. at this place, has let the contract for the erection of a new post ofllce building, on the lot now occupied by Joe Hiltoi.'s old shop. The lumber is being delivered and in a few months a large building will be completed. "VVe tfre also informed 'hat one room will be finished for a One drug store for Dr. Howard. I Fine Boquet. Master Eddie Sels j presented the Editor hereof with a fine boouet lat Thur-dav. A boy that I 1 tak.-s an interest in new.-papor men .o i-arly in life is sure to succeed in after life. May hi conduct always attract ms much attention and retain its purity in after life as does the ntfes he brought up. Thanks. Eddie. Amputatkd. Dr. J as. Howard am putated a thumb fr a fon of C Kn-y, on lsV Wed-.esday. It seem- that Frank was holding a la-s rope while the calf ' t it was being bran-ied, ana by some means the rope was wound ar und his thumb, when iht: caH to-'k fright and ran, c fusing the rope to cut his thumb al most entirely off. Leg Broke. A man by the name of Win. Cnighton, of Union, Oregon, had the misfortune to break his leg while dismounting his horse on Loni Creek, on the 20th int. Dr Howard, of this city, was culled and set the limb. The man is getting along as well as could be expected. Ma J. W V. PcINHIIart was in our city several days this week and enjovs good health, no' withstanding the Sil ver State reporte I that he w;is s ck in Winn-mueea. The Maj-T uy that he wis not C 'lifinel to his ro v.v. a d iy. He expects the Indians on the re-orva-tion soon. We v ill sitteiid the rtco at Priirie Cifv and h"ie to add 50 names to oiu alreidy larg subscription lis'; we don't wan' an one to stand back on bashful ness but sp-ak riiht out their name and we will reduce it to pencil mark and take the coin. We have cwral t me-- solicited cor respondence fom each precinct in this county, bur. as yet have received but few e.oin inunie uions. Isn't there some one in each precinct that has the ener ey to write the current hews ol their s.-ction once in n while? Returned. Om worthy sheriff. J. J. Wash, and Mr. Sam Berry, returned from Sale-n lat Wednesday night. They say they left Jack in good hands, and some .eemed to recognize Jack as a bird that had been there about five years ny:. From Mr. Overfek wo learn that there will be driven from the West thi season to Cheyenne not loss than 80,000 he;id of cattle. He also in form1? us that over 200,000 head will be driven from Texas to Cheyenne. Grant County has seventeen nener al store, opera'ed by white mn, four water saw mills, one steam sw mill, two water izrit mills, one water quartz mill, and one in course of construction. The residence of Dr. Howard is neaiinir completion, and when finished will he the most commodious house in town S v.-ral o'.h. r houses will s"on he erece 1. "Old Wi.vnemucca" is in a deplora ble con lition now, as he has gambled off his hist pony and i destitute of money or a place to draw "grub." Mr. S'ltbfT, of the Dalles, and Mr. Caswell, of Sm Francisco, called on us this week. They are working up the music busines.-in thi; cet:on Religious. There will be religious services t the M. E. Church to-morrow at 11 o'clock, A. M., by Rev. Hawn. Sunday school at the usual hour. Mr. J. J. Cozart was in our city Thursday. He expects a good turnout on the 4th ot July at the Prairie City races. The county house has received a little rep Tiring on tho gible end. It lo'ks better now, besides it keeps the water outc The maxim of nearly all of Grant county's business men is: Eirly to bed, early to rise, never get tight and advertise, (in the News,) for it makes J them healthy, wealthy and wise. The Grand Lodge of Oreeoo, I. O. O. TM opened out its annuil session at Salcra last Taeaday, with alt tha officers present except three. A Urg representation was present, and considerable business was transacted. Tho following officers were eleoted for the ensuiog year. G. W. C T C. A SehJbreie, of Salem G. W. Coun. B. II Allen, ef Halnny. G. W. V T Mrs. Julia Simp3on, Portland. G. W. S- Mir. C. A. Coburn, Portland. G.W. A. S. E. V. Ryan. Portland. G. W. T J. C, Cooper, McMinviUe. G W. M. A. M AMen, The D.illes. G, W. I) M M5 A ioa R'ohe, Turner, q C L. A. R.nM. ' Dn na G. W Mes L. C Fisher, S!em. Albany was selected ;n the nlace for holding the next fe.ion of the G-nd Lodge. iTTW One Dollar na size, ana cet illU a 16 !.-..rat, Solid Gold Cable . . . i 1 Kinu, made and sent by return mail by CHAS. ST. LOUIS, tf Baker City, Oregon. Administrators Notice. Where.-is :it a t rm of the 0"uuty Court of Grant Cnuntv, Oregon, Mtiing in proha'e on the 11th day of June. 1871), the undersigned, II. C Jarrel, was duly nppMnte i admini.-tra-torofthe Ivtate of J-dm K. Adiim deceased, who died in'e-tate in said county. Now therefore all persons ow ing the estate of said dec- a ed or all persons having claims against lie sune arc hereby required tf present the same in due and lenl form to me, the said administrator, within six m uiths f'oui the da'e hereof at my residence at John Day C'ify, Grant Couiry, Or ou. Can vn City, Grant County. O-iron, June 13th, 1S79. A. C. JAliKELL, Admiui-tra or of the Estate of John E. Adams, deceased. nl014. Administrators Notice. Tn them-ttcr of t!ie Estate of Ira M- ore deecas"d: Th" undtiisign-d Administrator of the Estate of Ira Moore, deceased, having lib'd in ti'e Coui.ty Couit of the State of Orern, lor the County of Grant, his fund account of his administration on said estate, No-'ice is here'ny given to all persons iuteivs'od in said estate to he and appear in said cou't at the court. house in Cain o-i City, Gruit Countv, ! St ite of Orei" ii, "ii t e 14-th day of Julv, A. D.. 1870, at the hour of 11 o'clock, A. M , th -n an I there to show caue why saitl nceount sluoild not he approved, the administration closed ynd the a 1 mill's' rat or dischamed and his liondsuici role sed. F. C. tlOnSLEY, nllnlo Administrator. No-tick ! -To aU pe sons indebted to the fii'tu i if Gundlach ct Bro., nre heiehv requested to cali and senle im mediately, without fail and save costs, as this will he the hist call. GEO. GUNDLACH & BRO. Canyon City, Oregon, April 25, 1879. Camp m ETinG. Commences July 10th, at early candlelight. Committee on boarding tent: Win. Axe, Mrs. Wright Mrs. Henry Hall, Prairie) City; Win. Hall, John Herburer, Mrs. John Herburger, Can von City; E. S. Penlield, Mrs. Eva Stem -j, Mt. Vernon. Meeting to continue over Sunday. V ATTORNEYS ANDCOUNSELORS; Weal Estate &, Collecting Agents Baker City, Oregon. JW ill Practice in all Courts of the SUte. GEO.GUNDLACH & BHO IN GENERAL MER CH A NDISE, : UTREET, CAWYOW CITY, OCN. Now offer their entire stock at "Great Bargiiis." CHEAP FOR CASH Canyon City, April 25, 1879. I NEW DRUG STORE Main Street, Canyon City; Oregon, J. W. HOWARD, M. D., O Having recently received a full and carefully selected stock of Drugs, and Medicines I am fully prepared to furnish every thing usually kept in a First Class Drug House, at reasonable Prices. Also a full Stock of the Standard Patent Medicines on hand. Call, everybody, and see, and buy of my fresh goods. J. W. HOWARD, M.D., Proprietor. Hotels. G BlESEN. N. Rulison. CITY HOTEL Canyon City, Oregon, BIESEN & RULISON, - - Proprietors Beg lenvQ to inform thair friends And tho Public Generally, That tboy can be found at tho OLD STAND, And are alwws ready to furnish good Board and Lodging AT MODE KATE PIUCES. STE3NER HO !5 -o- Tbo undersigned lakes pleasure in announc ini; io the peneral public tbat they have open- d a FIRST CLASS 110 f EL in the building known as TlIE GOLDCN EAGLE, Canyon City, - - - - Oregon, "Where you caw find the BEST TABLE . North of Portland, Tlxe 33 ods Are nil new, mid ttie roouja have been furnish ed nw throughout. Bo-ii-l, S3. er weuk; 1. per day Meal-, 50 c-nis. .J. Steinek ik Co., Proprietors. Grange Hotel. I'RAIHIE CITV, OREO ON, J. H. Hard man, Proprietor. Tbo accommodations at tbo above Hotel aro cnod, and tvery oro will be taken to make gUaq fPM ai boom. 5Ti5"C itDforth:e bods, aod as good a trM as the market affords furnidhod at reasonsblv rates. LADIES ATTENTION. - w - Mrs. James F. Cleaver has just removcid to her new Build ing on Main Street, Praire City, where she is opening out a fine assortment of Ladies and Misses Hats, just received from N. Y.. also a well selected sup ply of Ladies Underwear and Linen Suits. Abo a general assortment of ladies goods which will be sold cheap for cash. A 11 to h Hacleiiej 0 Would most respectfully announood to his Friends in JOIIN DAY VALLEY and outside Camps that be has started in Business recent, lj on hid own book in JoTrn HD-cxy City here ho will keep constantly on hand the rey CHOICEST STOCK of every thing that is wantod in a Country Store lie has no rent to pay, no Clerks bi e; consequently be can soli as low as any lder establisbol merchant iu Grant County. D. B. Fist fflJ W. 1 M, Blacksmiths & Wagon Makers, JO UN DAY 01 TV, OREGON )-o-( All work in our line done with Neatness and Dispatch. Horse Shoeing is given Special attention. Our work is all Guar anteed. D. B. FISK & BRO. PROPRIETOR. W. O. OVERHOIT. W. A. JACOB9 OYERHOLT & JACOBS, Wagon Making & Carpentering. On Main Street in rear of Peter Kahl'a Blacksmith Shop, Canjon City, Oregon Wagons and Buggies repaired at reas .'onable rates Ina Building and Jobbing prompt ly attended to. Building Material, Doors, Sasli, Etc., Constantly on hand and made to order. I t NEW STORE and NEW GOODS. CANYON C8TY, Has on hand tlie Largest and Finest selection of Furniture initials County House, Sign and Carriage painting neatly executed, at reasonable rates; CANYON CITY McDERMITT STAGE LINE, "ERA 1TK McEEAN , - - Proprietor Is now running Buck-boards on tho abovo Line; with good stook. Depfsa from Canyon City on Monday, Thurs day, and Saturday, of eaoh week. Arrivea at Canyon City on Sunday, Wod neaday, nnd Friday, of each week. i STRAWBERRY VALLEY FLOURING MILLS, MOKE HEAD & CLEAVER PROPRIETORS. Minofaotarers and dealers in Floor, of th Beat Brand, Graham Flour, Corn Moal, Shorts, Bran and Feed. For a Superior Article OF FLOUR, go to the Strawberry Mills Theso Mills are looated in Strawberry valley, n the upper John Day valley, Grant county. jSS-Accommodation a specialty. Reason able prices. Give us a oall.-"t AT THE POST OFFICE! E. HALL, ZD 33 Xj 33 I OXT Stationary, Spectacles and Eye Glasses, Candies, and Nuts, Subscriptions taken, at Publishers' Rules, for all the Leading Papers and Magazines published io THE UNITED STATES. . Agent for Titus Bro., Jew elers, Albany, Oregn. v Watches Cleaci ed and Repaired. Canyon City, Orsgon, April 10, 1879. DALLES AND BAKER CtTF STAGE LINE, Yaile & Co., Proprietors, Departs from Chnyoo City for The Dalles and Baker City on Mondays Thursdays and Saturdays. Arrives from thesame points od Sun days, Wednesdays and Fridays. R. C. Williamson, Sup'fc, ffoffli-le lamer Furniture Hmnnrmm' JJ1U UliUUl