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About The Sumpter miner. (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905 | View Entire Issue (March 14, 1900)
Wednesday, March 14, 1900 14 THE SUMPTER MINER. PRAIRIE DIGGINGS. Famous Old Mine, Abandoned for Years, Bonded. I he (anions I'rnlrie iJlgKlngs "line which In the early mining drys of Can yon City yielded up over a million of dol lar )'f nreiinus metal to lieriuchy owners, and shkli was lin, illy abandoned and for years . ild Idle, was last week bonded by its picsriK owners, llehner ' Mines, to Messrs-. Stewart and Smith, of Sumpter. I Ills mine has lieen in the possession of Messrs. llehner ami Mines (or over a yar, during which time they have made exten sive developments, a tunnel has l-een run lor .1 dlslame of ne.ulv .too feet and a live stamp mill has been ereiled. I liese gen tlemeii have h.ul abiding cnulideuic in tile tutiiie ol their mine, hut on account of in adequate means to continue' Mich develop ment worh as wis requited and to place upon the properly sm.li machinery as ne cessity demands to handle the Inexhaust able supply ot ore, they came to the con elusion that they must turn over the prop erty to p.utles with nhuud.iut capital. Messis. Stewart and Smith were in duced to examine the mine, and fully sat Miedwith tlie results ol llit-ir examina tion, they bonded the jnliie, together with the adjoining ilahn of Wm. Aldred, for a large sum, part of the money to be paid In thirty dass. Mr. Stewart stated to a News reporter that it was Ids intention to interest other parties with himself and Mr. Smith and to return in about two weeks, when they commence active operations on an exten sive scale. A concentrator will be added to the mill hi order to ascertain what kind of a plant will be needed. A shall will be sunk on the main ledge to a depth of 200 ' feet and pumping apparatus will be placed on the ground Immediately. Mr. Stewart also states that work will 1 be done on a little different plan than Is j customary, that is, all the ore will be run through the mill, as every particle will pay to work. This, he says, will neces sitate a large mill as the ore is practically , Inexhaustible. Although, he says it is' not probable that as large a mill as is needed can be erected the coining season, a 2oo-stamp mill will be dropping on ore in the near future. Grant County News. Plant of Portland Mining Exchange. .1. C. Harton.a Portland mining engin eer representing an organisation to be known as the Portland Mining hxchauge, came to the city several days ago, from which point he will visit the diltereut dls- t trlcts and pass judgment on several prop- ertles now under consideration for pur chase by his people. Mr. Barton says the ne.v exchange will be organized on lines that are supposed to virtually guarantee an investor comparative safety in putting his money Into the stock which will be listed with them and placed upon their bnard. The exchange will be officered by prominent and responsible men of means and integrity, witli special commit tees of attorneys, engineers and mining experts to thoroughly examine and report upon any 'lock or property offered for sale. It is hoped by tills means to edu cate and Induce Portland people to recog nize mining investments as a legitimate and comparatively safe method of malting money. Some of the names of the new promoters of the exchange should inspire conlideiue, and it is to be hoped success will attend their eflorts. SUMPTER ROUGH RIDERS. Equipment Has Arrived and Uniforms Will In a Few Days. , Cavalry Troop "H," Oregon National ( itiards, the Sumpter Hough Riders, per fected a civil orgaulatioii at Its regular drill night, last Monday. Captain T. King Muir presided. A constitution was adopted and Sim Durg.in was chosen treasurer, and H. K. Davis, secretary. I he various committees, as provided by the constitution, were appointed. Captain Muir announced that the com plete equipment lor the troop had arrived from Portland, the shipment consisting of seventeen cases and being valued at over 5000. I he uniforms will be shipped this week, and will probably be regularly Is sued to the troopers at the next regular drill night, which has been changed from Monday to Wednesday of each week. I he matter of a grand military ball to be given by the troop at an early date, was discussed, and the amusement com mittee was instructed to make necessary arrangements in that direction. The event promises to be the swaggerest social event of the season. The boys will be fully uniformed and armed, and w ill cut much Ice. Captain Muir instructed the recruiting committee to secure at least fifteen more enlistments, in order that at least fifty mounted troopers could attend the hie military encampment at Oregon City in July. Mining maps drawn and blue printed by C. M. l-'enner, C. I:., at Townsite company office, near depot. See the electric clocks that run forever without winding at Adler's. hou't forget the Huchauan-I.ambert Company, March 10, at Bills opera house. O. C.McLEOD R. C. PENTLAND I 0. C. McLEOD & CO. e Real Estate and Mines. : VE have control of the best Real Estate r A propositions in Sumpter, and our offer- Z YV ings are at BED ROCK figures. We Jr sell, lease and rent properties. Our specialties r are bargains, and we do business on a strict commission basis. GELLATLY'S ADDITION we are exclusive agents for this property, which adjoins the- townsite at the head of Granite St. The lots are placed on the market at the opening price of $50 per lot for a. 'short time only. Buy now and make 100 per cent profit. MINING PROPOSITION Purchase price 5000. A working bond on a promising group of claims near Sumpter. Devel opment will justify purchase at live times price asked. Surface showings of high value. Finest Fitted Bar Room in East Oregon Only the Best Goods Served . . . THE . . . Board of Trade - .1. W. COX & CO., PROPS. (tunlir, l.uinrt t.nl,i Slretlt Sunpiri. Orrgm O. C. McLEOD & CO. 3 SUMPTER, OREGON. auuuiuuiuuuijjuiaiiuiuiuiuauu Sumpter Livery Stable & First Class L-ivory Rigs and Saddle H ALWAYS ON HAND MODERATE PRICES ,, r- ., ol ,-, Experienced Guides to all the Mining MCE Weil Sloan, Props. I Camps. Your patronage solicited. Capital Hotel THOS. KILPATRtCK Proprietor Centrally Located. Headquarters for Electric Lights. Commercial and Newly Refurnished. Mining Men. Free 'Bus and flag- Passengers Waybilled gage Service. To a" Mns on Stages. SUMPTER, OREGON. Bousum & Spalding crystal ICE ComPa"y Free delivery of Pure Ice. Leave orders at office of Columbia Brewing and Malting Co., next door to MINER office. 'f .