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About Grant County news. (Canyon City, Or.) 1879-1908 | View Entire Issue (June 28, 1879)
Southern Oregon Mines. Froni the Jacksonville Times. A general clcun-up is about to be commenced in thia section. Brown brothers, at Altliouso are now engaged in cleaning up with good prospects. Smith & W.'iisman are prospecting the Shipley lot in the northeastern part of town for paying diggings. The Jospphene mine, situated on Rogue river, below the mouth of Slate creek, and which promised well, is in litigation. Much prospecting vill be done dur ing the summer and fall, many mi ners having already purchased their outfits and started for different locali ties. A. V. Sturgis & Co. are still en gaged in cleaning up and havb every prospect of excellent results. They will operate with a "Little Jiant" next winter A nugget of gold, worth about $50, "was recently found in the claim of A. Koster & Co., Foot's creek. A very fair clean-up has been made there this eenson. Gin Lin, the Chinese Tyee opera ting extensively in the rich mines near Uniontown, cleaned np 192 ounces, or over $3100, the other day, the result, of a three weeks' run. Captain II. Kelley, of Leland, is in town, from him we learn that the mi ners of Co vote and Grave creeks gener erally are still busily engaged and seem sanguine of the best results. It ia believed that, owing to the in crease of scientiBc mining, the amount of gold taken out this season -will be fully up to the average, though the supply of water has been more limited than usual. Messrs. Egan & Steel, who are pros pecting a quartz claim in the "Willow Springs district, brought some speci mens of rich ore to town Saturday. They will continue operations and thoroughly open up the ledge. Robb, Eckleson & Co., at the Ham ilton diggings, made another partial clean-up last week, from which they realized nearly SI 000. This company is now engaged in cleaning up for the season and expect to make a good report. M. O'Hara, of Foot's creek, gave us a call on Friday. He informs us that many of the miners there are now en gaged in cleaning up, though several have water enough to continue opera tions awhile longer. The prospects are generally favorable. Dan Fisher has disposed of his in terest in the Fort Lane Ledge, noted for its rich ore, to the other members of the company, who now are Jas. McDonough, Thos. P. Kahler, Bobt. Kahler, Henry Klippel, and J. B. Lifers. The ledge will be thor oughly opened, the proprietors intend ing to inaugurate operations before long. We have been shown two first-class prospects from tho Steam Beer placer mine on Grave creek, made at a dis tance of five and eight feet by C. L. Bodenberger' which prove tho claim to be a valuable one. Tho banks are deep and the gravel appears to be of an excellent quality. The proprietors in tend to make several improvements on the previous modus operandi and ex- pect to be well rewarded for their pains next winter. A handsome young widow applied to a physician to relieve her of three distressing complaints with which she Avas afilictcd. "In the first place," said she, "I have little or no appetite. What shall I take for that?" "For that, madiim, you should take air and exercise." "And, doctor, I am quite figity at night time, and afraid to be alone. What shall I take for that?" "For that, I can only recommend that you take a husband." "Fie! doctor. But I have the blues terribly. What shall I take for that? "For that, madam, you have besides taking the air and a husband, to take a newspaper." Dr. Aug. C. Kinney is getting some magnificent coal specimens from the unexplored regions surrounding Asto rin. The more the better, Last week Geo. Bickel, a half broth er of Fred Bickel, the coofectioner of First street, entered a barber shop at the' Dalles, adjoining the O. K Sa loon, and pieiciug up a razor, deliber ately cut his throat from ear to ear. With the blood streaming from the ghastly wound, Bickel rushed out of doors and on the street and fell in front of the express office, where he ex pired in about five minutes. Deceased was formerly interested in the New York Hotel, in this city, but his health failing him he retired and left with I intention of going to California, He ! must have returned on the steamer Elder without the knowledge f his friends or relativas, and started for The Dalles Monday morning. His sickness had no doubt culminated in temporary insanity. Decedent was aged about 34- years. He leaves a wife and sever al children at Oregon City. The re mains will be brought down for inter ment. Bee The Oregoiian says: The Oregon Railway and Navigation. Company has elected the following officers: President, Henry Villard; vice-president, J. D. Doiph; secretary, S. H. Andrews. The capital stock of the company, six million dollars, has been wholly sub scribed. From indications it may be stated that tho first object, of the com pany will probably be to push construc tion of a road from the Utah Northern towards Oregon, and to meet it with a road extending eastward from the head of navigation on the Columbia river. The distance is ascertained to be 510 miles. Trcre is reason to hopo that the road will be built through within two years, or perhaps a little more. JW A 1 1 1 1, CANYON CITY, . OREGON. Dealer in igSFAll kinds of Saddles and Harness made to order. Jgjl JggOTl use the best brands of California Leather- I turn out no rough work satisfaction guaranteed. JgPJ Re pairing of all kinds done at reasonable rates. Customers will always find a well selected stock of WHIPS, BRUSHES, COLLARS, SINCHES, BRIDLES, HALThRS, SPURS, And in fact everything that is needed in my line. Call and see before sending below for your saddles. CITY BREWERY AND SALOON, Washington St., Canyon City, Oregon F. C. SELS, - - Propt'r. Constantly on hand and for sale, Xiagor Boor, Superior to any in the Stato. FINE WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS ALSO, MALT, MALT VINEGAR, AND CHOICE CALIFORNIA HOPS AND LAGER BEER WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, LIQUORS AND WINES, For salo in quantities less than FIVE GAL LONS. STOVES AND TIN WARE BY MAX METSCHAN, CANYON CITY, OREGON, Keeps constantly on Land a good as sortment of STOYES AND TINWARE And such other articles usually kept in a Grst olass Till Establishment, AT MODERATE PRICES. THE GRANT COUNTY Is Published every Saturday morning at Canyon City, Grant Co., Ogn. Is ttis Official Paper for GRANT COUNTY. INDEPENDENT IN POLITICS nosother: PAPER NEARER THAN OUR MOTTO: GRANT COUNTY FIRST, AND THE WORLD AFTER WARDS. r SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR, $3: Advance. THE Office is IN THE LOWER FRONT room of Stfil lews 90 NEWS fie ir Honse OVBEHOLT k MEM, Canyon City, i a Oregon, Are receiving their Heavy Stock of Sjrii i Sim Goofls, COMPUISIXG- DRY GOODS GROCERIES, HARD. WARE, READY MADE CLOTH ING, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS & SHOES, ETC. ETC. 0 UR Stook is complete nnd inexh'USt.iMc. Mining Camp Snpp'ies in endless quj-rti r,' and at reasonable prices. New Coodsof Every De scription. A full Stock of CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, PAT. ENT MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, SCHOOL ROOKS, STATIONERY AND NOTIONS, ETC. on hand. Wo have tho best seleotod and largest Stock of General Merchandise in Grant County. 52-Call and Sfo for joarMlvos.j" OVERKOLT & MUL.DRICK. W. P. Gray & Bros. Cawi CilF Meat Mot Washington Street, CANYON CITY, OREGON, GRAY BROS., IE'jfqi? riotors DEALS R3 IN FRESH MEATS, Bacon By Wholesale nnd Retail. Orders Filled on Frank McCaSIum's Variety Store, John Day City, - - DEALER IN Oregon. CHOICE GROCERIES, TOBACCO, CIGARS, STATIONERY, NUTS AND CONFECTIONERY, ETC., ETC. "SnffToald respectfully solicit a sbaro of the pat M ronage of the citizens of John Day and surrounding country. MAIN ST., JOUS DAY, - - OGN. . . TURK 5 Opposite the Odd Fellows' Hall, DEALER IK FAMILY GROCERIES, TOBACCO AND CIGARS, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, WITH A MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF THE Latest Style Hats. Also a well selected stock of Ladies' and Gents' Roots and Shoes. CANDIES AND NUTS. SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES, AND OIL, NAILS, AXES, ROPE AND CUTTLERY, In fact a thousand other articles too numerous to mention. ALSO AGENT FOR THE PLOIPIC 3VCTJrI7"0"-LXj Life Insurance Company CALIFORNIA. J. OLLIVIR & CO, Proprietors of the John Day Milk Ranch Will furnish the people of John Day and Can yon Citios with mil by tho Gallon or quart. E?TWe sell tho best of oiilk, and our charges are reasonable a HENRY R. SELS, Dealer in General Merchandise, Would most respeotfnlly announce to tbft Pub lic in gonsral, that he has just received and will keep constantly on hand, a fall line of CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, j Lard and Bacon, i HARDWARE, CUTBERY, Boots, Shoes, Clothing, Cants' futv nlshinq Coods CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, TOBACCO, CIGARS, PATENT KlEDSCIfUES OILS AND PAINTS, i SCHOOL BOOKS STATIONERY AND NOTIONS. ALL orders for Goods will he as ueaal, filled promntlv and satisfactorily. N. B Store will be cTosed hereaftor at noon on Sunday's. H.R.Sels, CaRYOM ClTT, ORBC05. BLAGISMITH SHOP Peter KuM, Propt'r Canyon City; Oregon. BUGGIEP, WAGONS, PLOWS, and all work in his line made and repaired in a workmanlike manner. Particular attention paid to FEED STABLE In connection with the shop I have a commodious Feed Stable. Horses boarded at Reasonable Prices. PETER KUHL. C. W. DAGGETT, PBALKI IH BOOTS AND SHOES, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, GRO CERIES, LIQUORS A NT) Seiners' Goods Of Every Dppnripfinn. Grant County, Oregon. We also keep a Hotel, where the weary can find rest, and plenty to eat. K A Meat MM, CANYON CITY, OGN. JOHN HERBURCER Dealer In Choice BEEF, MUTTON, VEAL, PORK, BAMS, BACON, LARD, CORNED 13EEI', POULTRY and GAME, In Season. 5SrGoods promptly delivered ree o CHARGE', A. HDPPRICH, FASHIONABLE BOOT AND SH(E MAKER, CANYON CITY, OREGON. "IS fully .prepared to turn oat first-class work; out of the 7ory best material and finest fin ish. 22rRepairing neatly and cheaply done.