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THE SUMPTER MINER
Wednesday, November 28. 1900
TALK OF THE TOWN.
W. H. J.icUson was In Hiker City yes
terday. Attorney Richards is In linker City on
I e K.i I business.
Mr. and Mrs. firlffith returned from
Maker City yesterday.
I:. T. l-'rccitinti, of Portland, arrived to
day to fill (lie position of stenographer In
Attorney Richards' ollice.
Mrs. IJivldson li.is returned from the
It, ild Mountain, where she spent ten diy
with her husband, the superintendent.
Some had medicine Is beliiK mixed for
the tnni IiIkIi priest o( the Knockers,
which will be administered In the full ol
the moon,
Zoelli llouser, rurnmpauied by ' l:.
Hatchrldrr, of I'ortl.ind, arrived this alter
noon on their way to (lie St.ind.ird mine
nt Quartburn.
'I he ladles of the M. I:, church will i;lve
thing Is moving, alone smoothly and satis
factorily out there, tie has about aban
doned hope of Inking Ills Christmas plnm
puddhiK in Holland.
'I he supply of turkeys is exhausted to
diy, and many will go without a taste of
the national bird tomorrow. Minnt Aus
tin shipped 800 pounds Into the hills this
week, list year the dealers here or
dered too heavily and this year they have
Rime to the other extreme.
A. C. Wnney, a mining broker of
I'ortlind, came up yesterday and will re
main in t lie district several days. Mr.
Wagey has many kind things to say of
Sumpter and the iiiIiiIiik possibilities bete
about. He will load up with much useful
information and perlnps some interests in
a Cracker Creek property before lie re
turns home.
I III: MlNI.K Is requested to say that
each lady of the Sumpter social society Is
asked to attend the meeting at the soci
ety's rooms next l:rldayevenlng and bring
cup and plate, or some dish th.it will
GROCERIES
a muslnile and bazaar in Ellis hall, on or I assist in the accumulation of enough
near Ueceinber 20. 'I he ex.n.1 date will
be decided on later.
Miss Sadie Milliards came up this even
lug from Maker City to enjoy I hauksgtv
lug season with her brother. Attorney
Milliards and wife.
A. I'. Cioss returned Siturd.iy from
Canyon City. He expresses himself as
being more than pleased with the way
business has started off In his new bank
there.
Charles Moore, who has been a resident
of Sumpter for the past year, returned to
his home In Oregon City last Saturday,
where he will probably remain for the
winter.
John W. Mluto, of the United States
Internal revenue ollue at I'oilland. was hi
Sumpter Monday on ollkial business.
John says all the eastern Oregon towns
"look good to me."
The logger Is off the track down the
ro.ul snnu-w here, and the passenger did
not arrive until v-lS. Of ionise, no In-
dishes for use al the various entertain
ments to be given from time to time where
refreshments are served.
The Maker Cltv Democrat, that is
waited for and read with inteiest by many
Sumpter people, did not make its usual
welcomed appearance here Tuesday, The
occasion for this was that the printing
plant was being moved from quarters oc
cupied for ten years past. The Democrat
was hist established when Maid (Moun
tain was a hole In the ground.
Scenic Line of the World.
l:or an enjoyable trip east, lake the
Denver V Rio (irande railroad, Scenic
Line of the world. Three d illy trains be
tween Denver, Colorado Springs, I'ueblo
and all eastern points, and all points on
the I'aillic coast. Most magnificent seen
ery 011 this continent. The leading f ra
tine In connection with the trip is that the
through trains pass through the scenic
attractions of the Rocky mount. litis in
Colorado by daylight, thus affording nas-
formation legaiding the accident can be sengers a cool, pleasant and enjoyable
obtained heir. j rite, (rre frm jst nj tle annoyances
The Sumpter Townsite company Is j e.prrlenced via other lines. Supeib din
now at home, just across the street from " "" tvkt on all through trains,
the old nllkes. I l.indsoiner or mote con- Service a l.i cute, pay for what you order,
venlently minngut quarters are not to be J lwli standard and tourist sleepers,
found In eastern Oregon. Stopovers allowed on a I classes of tickets
lv .. ,.. ... .. anywhere between Ogden and Denver.
David Wilson has been In town this C; ymr ,,,,..,, (ff, aRet for
nrrit. ..r says ....... we ...ve ,wi 1. je!() ,.,, .nj nformilloll or aJ
wrens 111 kwhi uraiuei, uie I'lim wans 111
the hotel will be linlshed. All the mate
rial Is now heir and their will be 110 fur
ther delay on that account.
I'ostmaster Jewell announces that the
other will be opened tomotiow, Thanks
giving day, as on Sundays, Immediately
after the mail Is distributed, forenoon and
evening. Money order and registry busi
ness will not be transacted.
C I:. Malmforlh came in yesterday
limn the Utile (ilaut mine, where he has
been for some days past. He says every-
dress,
C .11 .NlCIIOL,
General Agent, I'ortl.ind, Ore.
All kinds ot pies, cake, bread, etc., at
Mredilel's bakery, opposite depot and in
Neill building. Orders promptly filled.
Wanted A position as stationery engl
geer by a man of experience. Address
Engineer, cue I'lll: SUMPTER MINER.
Henry Elnger serves genuine Olympla
oyster cocktails to order.
aWi
MNTKICK
"Old age brings experience, and some kinds of
experience brings old age.
JUST MARRIED FOLKS
Some others, too, no doubt, will need furniture
for their new homes. We are ready to serve
them. We have already supplied satisfactory
lurnlture for hundreds of new homes; we can do
as well for hundieds more. Our stock allows
easy selection at all limes. There Is always
plenty here for every room In the house. All
our goods are priced on a cash basis and it will
pay yon to give us a call.
Red Room Suits, f 15.00
Med Room Suits, better ones, Eastern Hardwood, 17.00
Wall Paper, per double roll, unriti ii), 15c to 1.00
Queen City Furniture Co.puerson&EPPin8er
Phone Red 361. RAKER CITY, OREGON
Crockery, Glassware, Tobac
co, Cigars, Oranges, Candy
and Nuts. Everything carried
in a first-class grocery store
At The
SUMPTER GROCERY COMPANY
ELLIS MLOCK, SUMPTER, OREGON.
Neill Mercantile Co,
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Received this week the
most complete
line of
WARM
and FANCY
SLIPPERS
Ever shown
in Eastern Oregon
Come and see them
Comer Mill and Cunltt
Sumpter, Oic(on
K
Neill Mercantile Co.
Santa Claus
Has Engaged Quarters
ill
HAWLEY'S
For the Holidays. He will be
in His New Store after this
week.
W. R. HAWLEY. Sumpter
TIIOS. MCtWEN. l'rUtnt nJ C,tntr Mime" T. G. HARRISON, Vlce-1'rcs.anJ Treat,
JAS. NUWUNDS. Secretary
Sumpter Transportation Co.
MOST COMPLETE LlVJiRY EQUIPMENT
IN EASTERN OREGON. TEAMS AL
WAYS READY TO GO ANYWHERE
Daily Stages to Canyon
City, Prairie City, Bourne,
Granite, Red Boy, Bonan
za and Golconda Mines.
Hauling Heavv Machinery
a Specialty. Freight For
warded to all Points in
the Interior.
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