Wednesday, March 21, 1900
SUMPTBRS WIDE REPUTE.
THE SUMPTER MINER.
Every Condition Favorable to Mining
Found Here
There probably is no other comparative
ly new mining district In the United
States, with the exception possibly of
Cape Nome, that now finds as conspicu
ous, as frequent and as favorable mention
as does Sumpter, Oregon, writes the min
ing editor of the Anaconda Standard.
If this district is not one of great prom
ise, then It is being written up by gangs of
boomers who are either exceedingly vis
ionary and optimistic, or utterly destitute
of common honesty.
Hut we know that some of them are
men of both honor and, in general, sound
judgment. Besides, it is a demonstrated
fact that there are some good mines in the
district, and many experienced mining
men are showing their confidence by
heavy investments there In mining and
other properties. Hence, while there
probibly Is a vein of exaggeration In some
of the reports, as there Is respecting all
mining districts in the earlier stages of
their development, we conclude that there
is a broad substratum of truth in the re
ports and that the district has a bright fu
ture before it.
The auriferous deposits of eastern Ore
gon are known to be of extended area.
Many rich placers have been found along
the water courses, and there is no reason
to doubt that the mountains are ribbed
and seamed with gold-bearing quartz
ledges.
Until recently the attention of practical
mining men had been rather diverted from
Oregon than attracted to it, and the min
ing operations there had been conducted
by unscientific and even antiquated meth
ods. I his is now being changed and the
mineral belt of the Webfoot state is re
ceiving ample consideration at the hands
of bothoipitalists and practically educated
mining men.
In the Sumpter region every condition,
Including climate, is favorable for the con
duct of mining operations. There is an
abundance of both timber and water, the
climate is good, and the region is easy of
aX$dt Willi a small capital we would
take our chances at Sumpter a thousand
llttqver rather than at Nome or any
inhere tbc In the Ice-bound north, where
failure nifty mean indescribable suffering
and perhaps death.
Another Miner Well Pleated.
John Kerry, an old time California
miner, who has also operated In Alaska
and for several years past has been su
perintendent of the famous Sunset mine,
a" copper proposition In Snohomish county,
Wash., lias been In this district a couple of
weeks past. Me came into town Monday I
from the Columbi.i and E. & I:, whkh he I
pronounces to be great mines. He is ex-
aniiulng several properties for parties who
wish to buy. Like every one else who
visits the region, lie Is greatly pleased
with it. He will prospect on his ow
Count this summer.
The
Sumpter
Miner
Is the recognized exponent
of the mining and industrial
interests of the EASTERN
OREGON GOLD FIELDS.
In the
Sumpter
District
It is not only without an
equal, but has no rival in
quality and quantity of re
liable information published
every week. Its circulation
is already the largest of any
paper published in the dis
trict, both locally and in
other communities and
states, and is growing rap
idly. As an advertising
medium The Miner stands
at the head of the list, as its
columns demonstrate. Ad
vertising, like everything
else, is worth little or noth
ing if it costs little or noth
ing. The Miner's rates are
reasonable.
The
Job
Department
Is equipped with the best
material known to the trade.
Its presses are modern, its
type is artistic, varied and
up to date, and only the
best workmen are employed
Catholic Mluion in Sumpter.
Deglnulng with next Sunday evening at
7:10 o'clock, n grand mission will be
opened tor all Catholics and any non
Catholic who wishes to attend, in the
Ellis opera house. Rev. Patrick Henry,
of the celebrated order of preachers, will
conduct the mission. Lectures of great
ipiportauce will be delivered on the occa
sion. It Is hoped that a good attendance
will be present to make this, the first mis
sion in Sumpter, a great success. '
Mining
""Supplies
Location blanks, handsome
lithographed stock certifi
cates, corporation seals,
stock records and journals,
office stationery, all of the
best workmanship, furnish
ed on snort notice. Ex
clusive agent for the world's
standard
Stjndard or fancy table wines, cham-,
pagnesand after dinner liquors at the
Mint saloon, corner Center and Sumpter'
streets.
. Mining maps drawn and blue printed
by C. H. Tenner, C, E., at Townslte
company office, near depot.
Keep your money In Sumpter and drink
Columbia beer a home product.
Hall-Marvin
Safe
S. C. BEEBE
Millwright
Constructor of Mills,
Concentrators, Smelt
ers, Cyanide Plants, etc.
West Granite
Street
SUMPTER
OREGON
General Brass and Iron Founders
and Machinists.
Baker City
Iron Works
GEO. F. MCLYNN, Proprietor ::::::
Special attention given to
repairing and rebuilding all
kinds of machinery.
Baker City. Telephone Red 161
. '. THE .
SUMPTER MEAT
MARKET
A. MANNS, Rroprietor.
J
Butcher and Packer
Fresh and Cured
Meats and
Sausage of all Kinds
SUMPTER, OREGON
New Harness
Shop.
MCEWEN & SLOAN, Proprietors.
SUMPTER, OREGON.
REPAIRING - A - SPECIALTY
Jt SHOP J
OPPOSITE THE LIVERY STABLE.
City Blacksmith and Wagon Shop
D. B. FISK, Prop.
All kinds of Blacksmithing, Wagonmaking, and Horse
shoeing, done to order on short notice. Only the best
mechanics employed.
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FHt BriRiu stmt DUmrlttf, UK.
STAR
SALOON
ALLEN & DEWEY
Proprietors
Handles the best of Liquors,
Wines and Cigars. Draught
beer a specialty by the
pitcher, bottle or glass.
Opposite Depot SUMPTER, OR.
THE
Sumpter Forwarding Co.
General Storage, Commission and Forwarding.
Warehouse and office, S. V. Track.
SUMPTER, OREGON.
Fills Prescriptions
at
Popular Prices
and
Keeps a Full Line of
Patent
Medicines,
Assayers' Supplies,,
Etc.
M. B. MERCER
Reliable
Druggist...
Sumpter, Ore. phone J7i