the country have caused the pro- the time has now arrived where volums of water will far exceed
moterB of this line tn greatly extend immediate action, and immediate the expectations of the government
their original plans both as to the action only, will save the business engineers. It takes a little time
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extent of the line, and manner of,of this section to Portland. The for the government to complete all
The scheme of the people of Burns will do all in their < its surveys and ascertain the exact
PROJECTED ROADS NOW BUILDING ALL equipment,
promoters is tp build a line from power to encourage any railroad to facts regarding so large ail enter­
Baker City South through the’build here, and have on various prise us this, and it muy be a year
ÜÀEDED TOWARD THIS VALLEY.
Prairie City mining district, then ocoasions sent delegates to confer or two years liefore active work on
to Burns and eventually to connect with railroad people regarding the the dam will be commenced, but
with the Klamath Lake railioad opportunities offered for business the Silvies river and Silvies valley
... Represents the....
ficint Country is Awaiting the Advent of and firm connections with the in this county.
project is sure to be takkn up and
Southern Pacific.
| Harney valley is the second in completed by the government in
Home Insurance Co,, of New Yo-k,
ansportation and Settlement -Some of
The Bonds for construction have size in Oregon, the great Willam- time. The work no doubt will be­
Liverpool, London & Globe,
been floated in New York and work 1 ette taking first place, It covers gin inside of two years. This vast J
The Things we Have tv offer.
hu area of about 400,OCX) acres of . irrigation system together with the i
Fire Assurance Co , Philadelphia.
will soon begin on grading.
It has been stated by good au-' ground three-fourths of which is fertility of the soil will make Har-
¥ OFFICE WITH UIOOS & BKKls.
Bu. ns, Oregon.
Oregon is now attracting
E. H. Harriman one of the greatest thority that Senator Clark of Mon­ capable of irrigation. The soil ney valley on« of th« richest and
Corner south of Lunaburg & Dalt' n’a.
n of the outside world, railroad men on earth ie back of tana is the pioneer behind this road, throughout the valley is peculiarly most productive Valleys iu the
e to the fact that she the Columbia Southern, and there as the Clark’s are known to be in­ adapted to grain raising. Most etale of Oregon,
»SI.X IfxaAiAjr■'’jrxw 'jdOrvwxw,
possibilities in develop- is no question but what this road terested largely in the mining pro­ fruits are grown with great success, | [ There is no question but what
g all lines. While the will eventually connect with the perty opened upbv the Bonta road and vegetables of all kinds are the great Harney valley is yet in
raised in abundance.
its infancy.
What the develop­
stern Oregon in general Nevada, California <fc Orogon which Major Bonta has repeatedly assur­
The greater part of the valley ments will la- in the next ten years
is
now
heading
toward
Lakeview.
ed
Harney
valley
people
that
his
attractive field for new
can be profitably cultivated; a good few if any are able to realize. Cer­
especially ie this true In fact this intention to extend to road would come to Burns.
supply of water lying at a depth tain it is that the valley in time ie
Lakeview
in
Lake
county
is
given
The
Corvallis
it
Eastern
is
pro
­
county.
Whenever
of from 5 to 12 feet beneath the
runty is spoken of by out by President Lytle of the Col­ jected from Yaquina Bay and is 1 surface can be had, and this has a ; destined to become the Lomus of
thousands of people, and where
rple, and the outside umbia Southern. The primary in­ now across the Cascade Mountains
tendency with the aid of the rain to day the surface ef the earth ie
i, it it always to the effect that tention and purpose of each of the ou its way eastward.lt has complete
fall to keep the ground moist coveted with sage brush and the
' one o the most promising sec- above railroads being to tap a new surveys through this country, and
enough to raise ordinary crops in coyote and jackrabit hold undisput­
section
of
country
for
business,
although
this
road
has
dene
little
I
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
i of jhe West Its isolated
ordinary years.
ed sway, will later be found small
ition has retarded its progress the Columbia Southern us a extension work lately, its saw mills
-
Burns, Oregon
A party of about 40 U. 8. Gov­ but well tilled farms, good build­ Main St.,
mas i Bast but it is now entering feeder to the Oregon Railway & in the big timber belt at its present
era—an era of progres- Navigation Co. and for Portland terminus are turning out thousands ernment surveyors and engineers ings and plenty on every hand.
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trade, tho Nevada, California & of ties and material for bridgwork, were in the field here all last sea­ These are not idle fancies or day
and 1 Development.
Bevelopment.
Oregon
as a feeder to the Southern and mills beyond the terminus east son doing the preliminary work on dreams of a reporter, but the abso­
is B>e largest county in the
Pacific
and for San Francisco are doing the same.
a plan of irrigation for the entire lute conclusions that have forced
r, ye®h the most sparcely set-
trade.
A
part
of
the
original
plan
These
facls
give
stability
to
the
valley. This consists in part of themselfes upon the business men
Itt'haH a greater amount of
of
the
Columbia
Southern
is
to
ex
­
current
reports
now
floating
to-the
converting
the Silvies Valley into of the county.
.nt (Government land than any
Having newly finished several comfortable rooms
s
tend
their
line
to
Burns
to
secure
effect
that
this
line
has
passed
into
a
large
lake
nr storage resei voir for
This is essentially a stock coun­
r county in the state. Thou-
for
the occupance of private patients, I desire to an­
try to a great extent. The business
Is and thousands of acres of
f Jet j
nounce
if.at 1 am ready to receive surgical or medica
of the country is slock raising.
A Substantial Business House in Burns.
land fare composed of a deep,
Agricultural pursuits are tittle fol­
cases on reasonable terms.
: allfvial soil, as level as a
lowed for the reason that there is
usceptabln of irrigation,
no outside market. Home con­
Pleasant Quarters provided for
is especially adapted to
sumption
affords the only market
ing of all cereals. The
Obstetrical Cases.
'for grains, vegetables and fruits.
even and the winter ex-
Once this section bus railroad con­
y mild for so high an lit­
EXPERIENCED NURSES IN ATTENDANCE
nection with the outside world and
er« slock by the thou-
great, changes must naturally fol­
iter on the range with
( has. E McPheeters, Propt.
low. Fields of golden grain will be »
vely small loss.
Burns, Oregoi
seen waving where today is nothing
lendid isolation that has
but
open
common,
und
the
whole
ong
en a characteristic fea-
aspect of the country will put on a
i of
te great Harney Valley
different appearance.
y county, is soon to be a
Business mon who realize and
'R of he past The forces that
appreciate the advantages of rail
e dotpiliated this country hirge-
roads, are invariably surprised
n limes past, and retarded its
HORTON & SAYER, Propts.
to find Burns, such a distance from
anoelbeut, are losing their grasp.
one, such an up-lo date and thriv­
> qver onward progress in all
ing little city. Everything taken
.p.ustrial lines, and the constant
ii.to consideration, Burns is llie
' W'KibW the homeseeker to find a
best inland town in the United
ce whlri- hr c in huild up a home
States
today. She lias a first el.isH
hi map I f and his famiiv are the
IS, sea that are destined to change
electric lighting system, telephone
lines to outside points, and good Nearest Sawml! to Burns. Good Road
history of Harney county, and
fire protection. The s ilijecl of wa­
t shortly, unless all signs fail.
ler works is now being lalk<<! of by
’be interest that outside parties
the people
taking in this section of the t
Store of N. Brown & Sons, the Pionneer Merchants of Harney County.
All lines of business are prosper-
ntry.-jä Ines lint coYne from any,
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boom or mining excite-'
(Continued on next pngs.)
i use in the Hummer months.
is due rather to the fact the trade of South eastern Oregon. the hands of E. II. Harriman of
The Nevada, California^ Oregon the Southern Pacific, and will be ' cording to surveys that heve been----------------------------------------------
mmercial world hasjuet
has
extended north nearly to the pushed on East to make connections made a dam GO feet higli in the
i.
e importance of this sec-
Spring is net'r at hand and we desire to
canyon below the valley will retain
Oregon
line and this year will no at Salt Lake.
eir trade relations and
OF
info m the public that we have one of the
The Klamath Lake railroad is a body of water covering between
g up of their various en- doubt build into the Oregon terri­
tory. It is an established fact that now at Pokegama in Klamath 7000 and 8000 acres at an average 1 INLAND LODGE. NO, 70
t
le of Harney county are the Gould interests have decided to county and will extend its line depth of from 20 to 40 feet.
»
Private
information
from
those
twenty-three
miles
to
Keno
from
begin
at
once
the
construction
of
a
on the market, which is now displayed
ke and industrious class,
If you are in
believe in the future line to Sacremento to connect with which point the Klamath Lake who are in aposition to know claim
in our south window,
of tbeic. county.
No the Pacific Coast systems. At Reno Navigation Co. runs steamers to I there is no doubt whatever in re­
need of a Spring Medicine or blood puri­
in the world today of- a connection will he made with the Klamath Falls. This throws the gard to there being a sufficient sup­
fier just step in and ask for a bottle of
inducementb to the far- Nevada, California & Oregon line, entire trade of the rich Klamath ply of water to nil the reservoir.
ockraiser. So him who and it is more than probable that basin beyond the reach of Portland The government Inis two able men
nge the stifling and arrangements have already been the Metropolis of Oregon and to in the field now taking accurate
measurements of the depth and
nements and the fierce completed whereby the Sumpter California points.
With «r Withost Potasium ladide.
The trade of Southeastern Ore­ flow of the water in Silvies river, LOCHER S HAI.I, MARCH 17, 1904.
of the East for the Valley railroad will build its pro­
and
from
present
indications
the
Commlttre»
and
particulars
next
IMS'
gon
has
assumed
such
immense
ries and virgin forests of posed extention on down from
this country bids wel- Burns and connect with the Reno proportions in the last few years
tt«uu:r;?iCTmtmntr:irnacwnT!n^«tt>tuttuu::nnaau:ntnnttt:uu:n:nn:n:u:
e the man of industry road. There is no doubt but what that it has attracted the railroad
interests
of
the
outside
world,
and
both
the
Columbia
Southern
and
purpose can build a
cquire a competency for the Sumpter Valley will connect at the present time there is general
ng years with greater with California roads in the near activity among the various inter­
E B. REED & SONS, Propts.
j ?
lore comfort tnan in any future and both will furnish rail-eats and lines to catch the trade of
road connections for Harney coun-'this rich section of country. It
in the world.
county has the most ty. The Sumpter Valley is now goes without saying that the road
prospects for railroad 107 miles from Burns building that taps this country first will be
lions in the near future, south, and inside information dis­ the road that will secure and hold
Finest and Most Complete Line of
x
Wngon Work and Horseshoeing.
resent indications these close« the fact that they have now the great bulk of the trade.
Confectionery
in
the
whole
Intprior
|
General Repairing. All Work Guaranteed.
Portland has already lost the
nes are coming from the ready for use construction material
Tobacco and Cigars.
l’ipez.
Stationery.
W At the Old Stand
al points. While no and rolling stock sufficient to build ( Klamath county trade, and a large
Bums, Oregon.
Tropical Fruita when in season.
W
yet has ever crossed the and equip the road to Burns. Burns part of the- Lake county trade, and
nrney county, the past has been their objective point, and is sure to lo°e the trade of Harney
BURNS,
-
OREGON.
hown a marked exten- it will not be more than two years county unless she secures railroad
rnlter of lines pointing at the outside before they will connections within the next two
reach here. As before stated, late years.
The fertile soil of Harney valley
mhia Southern railroad developments in connection with
over one hundred miles this road is to the effect that it will and the natural resources < f Har­
W. W. JOHNSON & CO., Propts.
The present terminus form a part of a big line extending ney county are rich prizes and will
The bar is supplied with none but the very
is at Shaniko but before from Baker City, Oregon, to Reno not long remain unsecured. No
Drewsty, Oregon.
Nevada,
and
at
that
point
connect
country
ever
offered
greater
induce
best brands of Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
xt year it will be at
larjre well furnisl>»l bonne. Good large comlortabla rooms and bedsand
ook County. This place with the new Gould line. The rnents to railroads than this coun­
Experienced and courteous Mixologists.
w«ll famished tables. This in the pioneer hotel of Drewrey, but having
nd West of Prineville The Bonta railroad according to try dues nt the present time.
recently been dmtroyed by fire, a new bnllding much larger and mora
The people of Harney county
miles, Deschutes is the inside information, is a sore thing
convenient has been erected. Everything new and neat.
e postoffice. The mi- and will be built from Baker City have naturally expected that Port­
the further building of as far as Prairie City this season. land would make a strong effort to Rates Reasonable.
is now being placed Thia road was original!? planned secure the trade of this section and
Stop at the Bartlett
Burns,
-
-
-
-
Or gon.
ine and grading will be- as an electric line, but later inves­ for that purpose encourage railroad
building
to
the
Inland
Empire,
but
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tigations
regarding
the
resources
of
FEED
BARN
IN
CONNECTION.
as weather will permit
M. L. LEWIS
WILSON & ASHTON
Blacksmithing and
Horseshoeing
T
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Harney County Hospital
URNS MILLING CO
Rough and Dressed Lumber,
Rustic, Flooring, Moulding,
Finishing Lumber.
Lumber Yard in Burns
SeCOIld Annual Ball
DON’T NEGLECT YOUR HEALTH-
BEST BLOOD
PURIFIERS
VEGETABLE EXTRACT of SARSAPRILLA
THE WELCOME PHARMACY.
CITY GROCERY STORE I
T.
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES. |
a.
’OLE'Z
LACKSMITHING:
THE STAR SALOON
THE BARTLETT HOTEL
I Billiard and Pool Tables
: «
Club Rooms in Connection.
i
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have never been undersold for Cash and never will be.
per than any other interior house In Oregon
A. 1KTT>
than anyone
Anylliirg you may want in our complete lines.-»Seead on another page.
Give ua a call and we will fit
We do not contemplate retiring from business, but will give you more and better bargain» for CASH