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About The Sumpter miner. (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905 | View Entire Issue (March 14, 1900)
THE SUMPTEITMINER. Wednesday , Marcli 14, '9Q . 8 STREET IMPROVEMENT worlilK ,,,cir clnitus. with clumsily con structed arastras rind that the section of 1 country In which paying dirt can be found I is almost Illimitable. Mr. Vinson Is of the I opinion that as soon as the rjchness of GRANITE AND MILL WILL SpON BE PLANKED. Covering the Principal Business Portion of Town Property Owners to Pay for Work Direct City Engineer Now Mak ing Estimates. 'I lie owners u( propetty on ( -unite street, between AM 1 1 and (Jiacker, met Thursday afternoon to uiscuss some plan for improving that thoruughlnre, the old main business street of the camp. All presejit were hi tavor ol doing something of the hind. J. II. Nubbins, John (iagen and I'. II. Nell were appointed a commit tee, with lull power to act, to investigate the subject and take such steps as they might deem best. 'I hese gentlemen have two plans In mind; one to pi. ink the stieet with 2x6 inch luml'ei, the oilier to cover it with gravel. I hey have authoiied the city engineer to make estimates of the cost of each. Owing to the fact that a gieat deal of excavation will have to be done in case gravel is used, this will make an expen sive process, ,-iml It Is thought by those that section becomes generally known that a tremendous rush to the gold fields of eastern Oregon will follow, giving an impetus to the mining industry of tills state not excelled hv the miners' Mecca of Cape Nome. "All that Is necessary for the incredulous to do," says Atr. Vinson, "is to visit the section in which I have been and see for themselves. Most any where in the Granite section a man can lind gold and -liver beating rock." The maiiv friends of Mr. Vinson will be pleased to hear of the mines in which he is interested exceeding in richness the fa mous Conistock in the palmy days of Virginia City. Pendleton Republican. , DEATH OF JOHN V. BLACK. Good Man Dies Suddenly Under Peculiarly Sad Circumstances. John V. Black, formerly of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada, died at 12:45 ' " the eighth instant. Mr. Illack came to Sumpter about July 1, 1899, and was hi the employ of T. U. Bellinger Kr Co. from his arrival until Ills demise. He had the' implicit confidence of his employers, ami all who became acquainted respected him for his manly worth. Those who knew him best, loved him most and appreciated THE WONDER GEO. W. WEIGAND, PROPRIETOR. GENERAL MERCHANDISE 111 IIMW" A complete stock of Dry GooJs, Ladles and Men's Furnishings, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Clothing. THE WONDER, BOURNE, OREGON California Wine Company WHOI.l-SAU: l)I:ALI:RS IN Fine Kentucky and Pennsylvania Whiskies, Imported and Domestic Liquors and Wines, Jey West and Havana Cigars 144-146 'rs SfCnnJ South Street P. O. Dot 4)7 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH who have had experience In road building is McrM, ,mMeSt Hi.s Kindness and 111.11 ii,iim iii vv I'iciriiiiiie 111 uu.ri ie spects. It will last about live years and the street will he practically Iree from mud. generosity won those whokiiewhim well. , He was always ready to cast the mantle of charity over the foibles and errors of lltllffX. Mllll U'ltll M fff Mllll ff.'lflv ll.'ltlil in The committee has Inters lewed all of .SS,st the wor(hv enye ( the property owner:, along the line of the ; ,,e w.s hlirej mf Uu.all!)1ces of ,le proposed improvements and, with two ex- ordt.r of ej Mell , Sumpter, of which ceptlons, they have signed mi agreement ,e w;s ., xnpfCled mmWt) a was evi. pledging themselves to pay their propor tt.MCrd ,,y u. M,clda ,., ley re. Hun ill the cost. I lie two exceptions , UirneJ dllst , dllst( from wwMfe ,t (a,e noted expressed their approval of the en-)His .,,. lcv ch(.rsh, and his soul' terprise and gave verbal promises that ,..., ..limmirii ". .hr . snir, ii,.-,i gave it. May his ashes rest hi peace and his memory never grow dim to those who knew him. 1 It was pleasant to see such a fine pro lesslnn of some ol the be.st and most highly respected citizens. It Is evident that the Rod .Men have come to do good In Sumpter; thev smoothe the pillow of the slil and comfort the soirow of the st 1 liken. Ar. IUaJ was to h.ive been joined in the holv bonds ol matiimouv this week to 11 erv estimable lady, Miss V. Wlcli man, and thev weie to run the lodging department over the .Magnolia. The heartfelt sympathy of all Is t tended to this lady and his sorrowing mother, away back in Ontario. I he luneral seivUe.s were delivered by the Kev. Jame.s Myers, ol the Presbyter ian chutch of Sumpte;. CASE FURNITURE COMPANY THE HOME FURNISHERS Parlor, Dining and Bed Room Furniture in sets or separate pieces. Beautiful line of Carpets, Linoleum and Mattings. Come in and let us explain why you can save money by buying at home. We can positively do so. Opera House Bock - St rr,pter, Oregon ktVlV-1 they would do their share, hut did not care to bind themselves by .1 written agreement. The sttert will undoubtedly be planked, work beginning at an early day, suielv -is soon as the tiost gets out ol the ground. I'. II. Nell, who owns ptopeity at the 1 oincr ol Mill ami (Sr.inile, Is taking the lead In a similar move to improve .Will street also, tiom tiiauite to the raihoad tr.uk. I le stated to a MINI.R leptesenta live that he is meeting with inikli encour agement and little 01 tin opposition and that theie is now scaicely a doubt tint this stieet will also he Impioved. This will lovei the lour piincipal business blocks ol the town. Maker City lion Work. IheMnktl (Jlv lion woiks, opeiated by ( leoige I-. Mil vim, Is being enl.iiged by the addition ol a ."ivwloot building and otherwise put in the best 1 mining oldei, to accommodate the heavy business In sight, iimkIi ol which comes fiom the Siimptet uninlrv. The Sumpter Valley Railway company is just now having all Its engines lepalied aiul put in order at these shops, necessitating the employ- A. P. UOSS, President A. J. GOSS, Cashier Bank of Sumpter Trimicti t Genenl Binlln Builneil Drafts drawn on all parts of the world. Special attention to collections. Safety Deposit boxes lor rent. SUMPIT-R, OREGON 'XyV'VVk.sVVVVV'1 Robeit Muchanau, the eminent trage dian, will open mi engagement of l nights at Sumpter, March in, at Ellis opera house, supported by a strong and well balanced company. The Mint saloon, comer Center nad KENTUCKY LIQUOR HOUSE Wholesale and Retail I liie.l I'MiiJk l IsinJi'J Niiile kii iJ. In. lujini OU Ovriliotl, (irrcn RIvit. Mnniram. Jr .Muure W'.u.iin Scotch, (.mtJI.in Cluh WliMdoanJ llennoiv j.M.ir Hr.inJy, GAGEN & SLOAN, - - Proprietors (leu'l Agts. Celebrated Olympia Meer on draught or by bottle. meul ol a l.itgetorceof uien.aniongwhom Sumpter streets, serves the best brands is noticed the leidman bunkers, ol la- coma, one ol them being Ion-man ol lite toundry depaitmeut, and l-'tank Mrooks, one ol the best machinists hi the country, is in ch.uge ol the machinery department. This institution enjoys a monopoly in its line, receiving all (lie repair andiron work troni Sumpter, the (Irnnde Monde Lum ber company at LaHrande, everything from Welser, Idaho, Elgin, Oregon, and other points near by. Rlcrur Thin th Famous Conutock. on v ol wines, liquors and cigars The celebrated Jed Clayton brand 0 whiskey at the Mint saloon, corner of Center and Sumpter streets. 1 Sumpter souvenir spoons. I;. C. Mro 1 die, watchmaker and jeweler, Opera house block. The justly celebrated Harvard cigar is sold at the Capital hotel bar. Columbia beer, brewed hi Sumpter, is John S. Vinson, who recently disposed I "oni n22!l of his general merchandise store in Mil- y0u can get anything In office supplies ton, has just returned from a trip to the!- Adler's. Sumpter mining district. Mr. Vinson Is . . " , . . .11.1 .1 .ikuiiu. i Ask for the Columbia beer, brewed In very enthusiastic over the possibilities of the mineral belt. He says there are a J umP,er number of men doing well in that section Superior job printing at this office. W. S. BOWERS ABSTRACTS Real Estate, Loans and Insurance. Mining Patents Obtained Years of experience in Raker County Records. No. 2104 Court Street, Baker City, Oregon. pooooooooooooo Exclusive Agent for the Celebrated SEATTLE BOHEMIA BEER On draught or by bottle. ooooooooooooool "The Olympus tf H. FINGER, Proprietor. High Grade Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Sumpter, Or. X. y