THE SUMPTER MINER
Wednesday, May 29. 1901
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TALK OF THE TOWN
A. L. McEwen returned today from
Baker City.
Clark Tabor, Is home from an all winter
trip to Portland and California.
Bert Start returned yesterday from a
two months trip through the state of
Minnesota, his former home.
Dr. May, of Baker City, was In town
Saturday, called here by Dr. Brock to
consult with him professionally.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bartholf returned
several days since from Hot Lake. Mr.
Bartholf says the waters are all right.
VV. H. Gleason says he has found this
week what he has been looking for during
the past ten years It Is a ledge, of
course.
General Manager Balllle, of the Colum
bia, returned some days since from North
port, Washington, where the big smelter
I s located.
E. I:. Warner left here last week to
visit his former home In northern Nebras
la, and later expects to go on to New
York and other eastern points.
Arnold Lindsay and wife, of Portland,
are guests at the Capital hotel for a day
or two, Mr. Lindsay Is state lecturer for
the order of Maccabees and is also inter
ested in mining.
W. M. Sterling, of the Sumpter Por
warding company, returned a few days
since from (lie Powder river valley, where
he spent a week, going from farm to farm
buying hay and grain, taking everything
i n sight.
The Sumpter Valley Hallway company
will run an excursion train from Baker
City to Whitney Sunday. The announce
ments which appear In the Baker paprrs
say nothing regarding fare or schedule
from Sumpter.
Mrs. George W. Poole and daughter
Clara, of Portland, arrived here yester
day. The visiting ladies are daughter
and granddaughter of Judge and Mr".
W. S. Newbury. They will remain dur
I ng the summer months.
J. C. Illggins, of the Baker City Iron
works, came up last Saturday evening
and Is spendhig this week at the sur
rounding mines, with the result that he
has booked enough business to keep the
shop and foundry busy for some time.
Theodore Glcr, of Oakland, California,
was a visitor here Monday, a guest of
Superintendent Cade, of the Transporta
tion company, who took him through the
mines about Cracker creek. Mr. Gier Is
n large vinyardlst and also does a heavy
wholesale trade in California wines.
Oscar Brandberg and Fred lluott, of
Baker City, are working a promising
claim known as the Gold Leaf, near
Gelser. Their development Is done by
shall work, desiring to get depth as rapid
ly as possible. Mr. Brandeuberg came in
on his way to Baker City yesterday and
will return Priday.
About 350 Odd Fellows came to Sump
ter on the excursion from Baker City
Friday. The train was paid for by the
Baker City lodge, and the visitors were
guests of this city while here. They re
mained only about three hours and every
minute was pleasantly occupied. Sur
prise over the size and solidity of Sumpter
was the almost universal Impression.
Col. Jackson, inspector general of state
militia, arrived In Sumpter Monday to In
spect Troop B, known as the Sumpter
Rough Riders. It was not generally
known that he was to be here at that
time and very few of the cavalrymen were
at the armory when he came. There was
a corporal's guard, however, and they
were sent out to round up the members of
the troop.
Pleasant Way to Travel.
The most delightful way to travel to
the east Is by way of Salt Lake City
the city of the saints and the Rio
Grande Western railway, In conjunction
with either the Denver & Rio Grande or
Colorado Midland railroads. This route
not only carries the passenger through
the heart of the Rocky mountains and in
view of the most magnificent scenery on
continent, but it also provides for stop
over on railroad and Pullman tickets at
quaint and picturesque Salt Lake City,
Glenwood Springs, Maultou, Denver, etc.
Through Pullman palace and ordinary
sleepers, free reclining chair cars and a
perfect dining car service via this route to
Denver, Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis
and Chicago. Personally conducted
weekly tourits excursions. For printed
matter, rates, etc., Inquire of J. D. Mans
field, General Agent, 122 A Third street,
Portland, or Geo. W. Heintz, General
Passenger Agent, Salt Lake City.
Notice of Stockholder' Meeting.
Notice Is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Inter
mountain Gold Mining company, for the
election of directors and the transaction of
such other business as may come before
the meeting, will be held on Friday, the
)ist day of May, at the office of the com
pany, from nine to ten o'clock a. m. of
aid day, during which time the polls will
be open to receive the ballots of the stock
holders for the election of five directors
for the ensuing year.
W. C. CALDKR, Sec.
Prompt attention to orders for cut flow
ers and floral pieces. City Green House
Baker City, Oregon.
Dunphy & Gertrldge's Club saloon Is
the popular resort for mining and com
mercial men.
Only the best brands of liquors and
c gars at the Club saloon of Dunphy &
Gertrldge.
Something to depend upon Giant
powder.
T. G. Harrison, agent for Giant Pow
der company.
Shoes! Shoes!
ALL THL' LATEST STYLES AND
COLORS JUST RECEIVED THIS
WEEK .
CC CORNER WINDOW
Neill Mercantile Co.
GROCERIES
Full Line Staple & Fancy Goods
Tobaccos, Oranges, Candy
and Nuts. Everything carried
in a first-class grocery store
Sumpter Grocery
M. J. WHEELER, PROPRIETOR
ELLIS BLOCK, SUMPTER, OREGON.
Ingersoll-Sergeant Drill Company
227 S. W. Temple Strut, Salt Lake City, Utah
GRAHD PRIX AND GOLD MEDAL PARIS EXPOSITION, 190.0
Ingeroll-Sergeant Du
plex Class "D" Belt
Driven
Air Compressor
This type also built
compound, with Inter
cooler. See catalog 33
Rock Drills, Coal Cutters
Full line of Duplicate
L'rill Parts In Stock.
S. G. MURRAY
MANAGER
Shoes on Our Hands
that should be on your feet. Little
prices and big values will make the
transfer.
SPECIAL PRICES
On men's and boy's shoes, 'till certain lines are gone,
will be a saving on your foot account.
At $2.50 the Brown Queen Bee is the best shoe
for the price and ladies' feet.
Yours for a shoe trade,
Hobson Mercantile Company
The
Royal
Tailors
(Chicago)
Make perfect fits from
latest products of domestic
and foreign looms dt g
Prices are positively the lowest
consistent with good goods and
sklllad workmanship. Call and
Inspaot samples.
G B. Hecht, Agt.
Neill Building, Granite and Mill Su.
MERCER
DRUG
STORE
Some goods
have arrived
and more are coming. A
complete line of drugs and
druggist sundries have been order
ed. We take special care and ac
curacy in filling prescriptions.
Spokane Drue; Company
FDID R. WAIKER, Mmc
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