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About The Sumpter miner. (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 24, 1902)
Wednesday, December 24, 1902 THE SUMPTbR MINER H goods and ho is adding to hi stock con stantly. His line of toys and Christmas goods is large and attractive and his doors are always on the awing. Mr. Ingran lms lived in the camp Ave years and has a reputation which does him eredit indeed. His acquaintance is large and he has always been known ns a man who is as good as his word and who can le relied on at all times. Mr. Ingram is meeting with the prosperity he deserves. HOTKL SUMPTKK I.. .1. HAZKI.WOOl), I'KOI-KIKTOK The leading feature of onr city is the Hotel Snmpter, and wo do not think, in fact we know, that there is not a town this size in the country which has such a large, well equipped, nnd tlrst elans hotel cue! i as this is. Here the most fastidious would he satisfied, and it is the pridu of the city, and travelers realize that when they strike Sumpter they will get the best. It has proven an excellent investment for the city as it attracts trade nnd bespeaks well for the town in every way. Many are oftm dcteried from visiting a town by reason of poor hotel service, but here the most exacting would be satisfied. It is lo cated on the best location in town, and is a well built, handsome, three story structure, all its apointnicnts and lit tings being the, latest and beet. It is brilliantly lit by electric light, there are rooms with baths, also accommodation to suit all classes of trade and the rooms are furnished in a comfortable, attrac tive manner. The attendance is strictly high class, and all wants are anticipated in a polite, obliging, but never ob trusive manner. The table would suit an epicure, all the latest delicacies and viands of the season being served, and the dining room is perfect in every way. In short, no convenience, comfort, or luxury is lacking, and the lobby is a cozy, luxurious one, tit to rank with hotels in much larger cities than ours. A splendid system pervades the estab lishment and from cook to clerk all know their business in every detail. Bus service should not lx forgotten and the guest is made to feel at homo, every one crossing the threshold of the door being assured cou-teous, considerate treatment. The house ttunds exceed ingly well with townseople and travel ing public, and the writer, who has been at this hotel some time, whs never better served. He therefore writes from personal experience. Mr. Hazelwood. "Jack," the manager, has lived in this section of Oregon fourteen years, has been largely interested in mining and is making a great success of the hotel. He combines executive capacity and iiiittiicial judgment with rigid integrity and the ability to handle employes and he is the right man in the right place. Unassuming and pleasant in manor, his record speaks for itself. "Jack" is al ways O. K. Hotel (Sumpter deserves on its merits the highest praise. We would not that our leading mining men have their otHc.es here and it is head quarters for the principal mining men of this part of the state. A splendid bar, presided over by Walt Cronin, bet ter known as "Casey," one of the most expert mixologists in the country, is the favorite resort of our city and is well run in every way, No better drinks are sold anywhere, and there is a flue club room adjoining. SUMPTKK KLKCTRIC LIGHT AND POWKK CO. SUMITKK WATKH CO. K. K. m'cammon, bkc. and thkas. Among the greatest of a town's ad vantages is tine lighting and water serv ice ami we are well served indeed in this respect and it is run in Hrst class style, rates being reasonable and the utmost courtesy and accommodation is extended to all patrons. We do not think any other city of this size in the country has a better system than we have and it gives complete satisfaction. We have the gravity system of water works and our water is puro and all times whole some. We have a fall of 200 feet, there are twenty-eight hydrants and a dam holding twelve million gallons. There is a pipe line 4400 feet long connecting two creeks and the equipment is the best money can buy. Improvements and extensions, both of the light and water plant, are constantly going on and the policy of the company is broad, pro-grei-sive and farsighted. More than f 100,000 is invested mid the stock pays handsomely. Mr. K. K. McCammou, the manager, is a keen, up to date in dividual, who puts heart and soul into his work and he has been very success ful in his direction of the affairs of the company. He has full contidence in the growth and development of the city and is the kind of man we need to help build up the community. J. W. COWDKN. MINIMI VIKWS. Mr. Cow den is a photographer of more than ordinary skill and taste and it is safe to say that he is known all over the country. His work is marked by tech uicque, finish and excellent materials and the camp is to be congratulated on his being located here. This is the ago of the photographer and the profession is advancing by leaps and bounds, hut Mr. Cowden is one of the best in the Northwest and his work is considered expert in till its phases. He makes a specialty of views of our mines and be always has more than he can do, there lieiug a demand for his pictures from all parts of the Union. He receives or ders for several dozen and even hun dreds at a time and his studio is one of the busiest places here. Mr. Cowden believes in being up to date and progres sive, and he uses the very linest lenses and instruments. This gentlemen is an iniortant factor in Sumpter and his fine views do a great deal to advertise the camp. Honorable, wideawake and active, Mr. Cowden has a record which will bear iuscction every time. THKGOLDKN K.UiLK HOTKL W. 11. MATIIKK. The tiolden Kagle is one of our hotels that we deem worthy of reference in these pages, for it is a very respectable stopping place and is doing a heavy bus iness. It has been running for some time and It has always borne a name for cleanliness and comfort. Mr. Mather, the present proprietor, is increasing the trade and his aim is to give as much as lie possibly can for the money. The rooms are furnished in an attractive manner, the service is O K and a meal is served that cannot be beaten for the money. Mr. Mather docs his best to make every one feel at home and he is well cut out for his line. Nothing in reason is left undone to please patrons and we know ho succeeds in suiting his custom. Ho has full faith in the prog ress and development oi tho camp and he is an honorable, pushing, enterpris ing person with many friends. SUMPTKK STKAM LAUNDRY. This laundry is an extensive establish ment, employing many skilled operatives and turning out daily largo quantities of work which meets in every instance with praiso and satisfaction. It doea a large business and tho machinery is of the latest and best. His washers, i roll ers, dryers and starch rooms are all of improved pattern and he has special ap paratus peculiar to the business. Kvory package is returned in excellent condi tion, in fact, all work is executed in a satisfactory manner and in the latest style. It is a very complete establish ment and that our people appreciate it is shown by the large trade done. He pairs are made without extra charge, a woman being employed for that pur- mua alnna I Tnfvtatnnoaa hvAffHtaulvn. f ...v ,......., r.B.vco.,- i ness and honor are tho watchwords of Mr. Will and he is a commercial man who has made his mark here. His per sonal character is alnne reproach and ho may well take pride in the large business ho has built up, It is one of the best lauiulriet in the west (or a town of this size. C. K. KOSWKI.I.. Kl.OUIt, KKKII, KtV. The many friends and business ac quaintances of this gentlemen would be surprised, indeed, if we did not speak in high terms of Mr. Itoswcllas he is well regarded here and his career has Uvn a most creditable one., He transacts all his affairs on the 'plan of fairness and enterprise, and he gives the utmost value possible for every dollar spent with him. Kvery thing he sells is just as represented and his patrons know that when they trade with him they are en tirely safe. Only keen men can win out in these days of iiiiieleutiiigcompetitioii, but Mr. Roswell has established him self llrmily as a commercial man of shrewdness mid moral worth. He has been here live years and is authority on affairs pertaiuiiit; to the county. His feed, hay, grain, etc., are up to the mark and he carries a large stock. We have a good opinion of Mr. Itoswell. SUMITKIt KAl'KKT STORK. The "Underbuy, Undersell, fash lie fore Delivery" plan is the rule of the Sumpter Itacket Store. Owning goods at lowest prices and selling for cash, small profits are ample mid a lixely trade naturally follows. Kastern prices in n Western mining town is the opu1ar thing and the little Itacket store of a year ago is the busy general store of to day. In November, UK)), miners were paying 0c for Stur tobacco ami ut 12 pounds of sugar (or 1, in November o( this year they bought, at the llacket store, Star tobacco at 4rc and 1H lbs of sugar (or $1 ; men's 4-huckle overshoes $L Dittmau's, Nolan's and "Star llrand" shoes are carried and the Napa tan (or miners, all at Kastern prices. Reliable merchandise, priced as low as possible, holds the cash trade at home. WII.I.IA.M KtTOHKN. I.IVKIIV, t'KKII AMI SAI.K STAIII.KS. Our liveries are entitled to pleasant mention in these pages and Mr. Kitchen is forging ahead fast, getting a consider able share of the patronage. This gen tleman is as honest a ersou as we have in the country, and when he makes a statement it can lie dcendcd on every time. His establishment is large and he runs it on broad, up to date lines, every customer taring treated in such a man ner that he almost iuvarahly returns. His business methods are honorable and enterprising and they bring the trade every time. Mr. Kitchen keeps good horses, his rigs are right mid his men always trustworthy and accommodating. He is a hard worker and is well known in this; part of the state, lie isa hearty, frank, personality, with a great deal of shrewdness and tact and ho is well thought of by our people generally. Mr. Kitchen operates the stage to Cableville. THKCASKKURNlTURK CO. K. A. CASK. Mr. Case is a gentleman who has made his mark in tho mercantile field and he therefore commands a prominent Hsition in these pages. He has built up a business which would he most creditable to any man and his reputa tion in commercial circles is excellent. In fact in all the relations of life his career is with out a single stain. His promises occupy three floors and busi ness is always brisk, last year's trade being particularly good. His mammoth store is filled from top to bottom with a full assortment including parlor, dining room, library, hall and bed room furni ture, and tie would please the most fastidious buyer. Mr. Case is one of the most expert furniture men in tho west and his striking success has been achieved by fair and honorable dealing and by keeping up with the times every, day in the year. All goods are sold exactly on their merits and he has furnished practically all our residences here. Shoddy or inferior articles And no place on his Moors and every customer is accorded polite and liberal treatment. Prices are always low mid Mr. Case ranks as one of our most successful and most honorable business men. Person ally, he is a keen, affable, gentleman, and he has well deserved his prosporit. Dli. BROCK. The profession of medicine is one of the noblest as well us the most import ant of callings and those who adopt it must be at once philanthropic, learned and kindly of heart. Their reward is not always money but thesileut rewards of charity lend an additional charm and dignity to the profession w hich caters for the whole human nice. It is well re presented here ami our physicians as a body are a highmiuded, able class of men. Dr. 1 truck stands very high and his practice is growing so rapidly that he is now assisted by Dr. W. II. Vose, mi experienced practitioner who will prove an important addition to our medical fraternity. Dr. Itrock has tarn practicing many years mid he keeps well abreast of his calling. Ho belongs to the progressive, up to date type of doctor ami patients come from far and near to consult him. He has recently installed the famous Itets Hot Air machine mid thus the afflicted ones do not have to make a long journey to any hot spring for relief, the treatment be ing liad right here in Dr. Brock's otllce. His olllco is the largest here, his medical library extensive and all bis In struments ure of the latest and ta'st. KDLIN ASTARBUOK. IIIKH'KHIKS. Messrs. Kdlin A Starhuck stand well hero ami their trade is a lively one. They do business on absolutely correct principles and their patrons have full coulidence in them. Here prices are cut down to the lowest notch consistent with good giMiilsaud fair denting, mis representation or overcluiruing Mug unknown. Their stock of staple and fiincy groceries is selected with the greatest care and they know just what people want and give it to them. Com IHititioii is keen in their line but they are not the least bit afraid of it mid their custom increases right along. They enjoy the resH'ct and coulidence of the community and they nre entitled to rank among our upright and com mercial men. They are always busy, doors ever on the swing, and they are O. K. Messrs. Kdlin A Starhuck never hang back when the interests of Sumpter are at stake. TIIK CAPITAL HOTKL. J. J. OKNNV. Mr. Denny is a gentleman who has made a distinct success of his efforts here and as he is enterprising, honest to the lainny and a wide awake iersou generally wo will not overlook him as wo note our citizens of character and standing. Mr. Denny iqierates a re spectable, neat, homelike hotel and it is one of our favorite stopping places especially with the miners though he caters to all classes of trade. He treats his guests in an affable, obliging manner and he exerts himself to the utmost in order to make all his patrons feel they are getting splendid value for their money. The hotel is run on the Kuro ean plan but ho also oierates a restaurant 0eii day and night and for twenty-five cents one gets a meal which is substantial, well-cooked and nicely served. Tho service of both hotel and restaurant is worthy of praise and Mr.