Tillamook headlight., September 28, 1905, Image 2

TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT. SEPTEMER 28. J^905
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ilie fl-illamooli ìjcabligljt Besides these natur.d resouices there ROAD NOW ASSURED.
Fred C. Makar, rubll.har
j ate 54 cheese and butter factories,
while there are valuable mineral, and Chas. Wanzer is Chief Engi­
LYTLE WILL BUILD THE other resources yet undeveloped.
neer for New Company
The Tillamook and Nehalem Valleys
TILLAMOOK RAILWAY.
offer what is perhaps the richest dis­
Captain Charles Wanzer, until recently
Makes Announcement to the trict In the Northwest for development. Citv Engineer of Portland, is chief engi-
A road into the country would be
Chamber of Commerce.
vastly profitable to the community neer for the new company of which E. E
and would be a great success as an Lytle is the head, that will construct 1
Two weeksago Mr E. E. Lytle, Capt. investment. The statement from Mr. j the Portland, Nehalem & Tillamook rail
Chas. Wanzer and Dr. Bailey were in Lytle that he will construct the road, I road, and has been in the field lor more
Till imook looking oyer the County with and at an early date, will therefore than a fortnight engaged in investiga­
a view to building a railroad, but we raise high hopes in the minds of all tions pending conclusion of other nego­
were asked not to make any mention as the residents of the interested district. tiations of Mr. Lytle and associates. It
to their intentions, for they had not de 1
is definitely decided that the road will be
tided when they were looking over the | SAY8 ROAD WILL BE BUILT. built and a great amount of engineering
Oils, Paint, Varnish, Doors, Window
situation whether they would tackle the j
work has been done by the Portland, Ne­
difficult job of building a railroad into Secretary Reid Says Bonds Will halem & Tillamook Company, the charts
Sashes,
Furnish the Money.
Tillamook or not. Mr. Lytle wished to
and maps of which will be acquired by
make the announcement himself and in
Portland, Sept. 23, 1905.—(To tbe the new backers of the enterprise, but
his own way if he concluded to build. Editor.)—As tbe sudden, failure, there has been no definite decision as to
He has done so, as the following will without notice, of tbe Atlas Construc­ the route that will l>e followed beyond
prove ;
tion Company, of San Franoisco, to t’le summit of the divide. Starting from
(Sunday Oregonian.)
meet its own second monthly payrolls a connection with the Southern Pacific
E. E. Lytle announces that he will due teu pays ago (wbicb are not pay­ West Side line near Hillsboro, the first
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build the Portland, Nehaem 4 Tilla­ rolls ot tbe Portland, Nehalem 4 Till­ section of which extends to Greenville,
mook Kailroad, which Is now t led up amook Rairoad Company,) b as caused where the two branches diverge, one ex-
Agents for the Great Western Saw
at its first 20 miles of road through speculators to offer to purchase those tending through the Nehalem Valley and
the tangle with the Atlas Construction contractors’ time checks at 50 cents the other to Tillamook following in a
Company.
Since the retirement of on tbe dollar, write to suggest that tbe general way the course of the V' ilson
Mr. Lytle foul the Columbia Southern workmeu employed by the Atlas Riyer. The north or Nehalem line rises
The Most Reliable Merchants in Tillamook County.
and the subsequent statement that it Company, who are holders of these from an altitude of 215 feet at Hills­
was his intention to engage ill further time checks, should accept nothin g boro to 800 feet at summit of the divide,
railroad constuction work in the state, less than par vulue for them, for this eight miles west of Buxton, where the
there has been much speculation as to reason: That, although the railway divide will be pierced by a tunnel that
where his activities would make them­ company did not employ these work­ saves a climb of 300 feet to the crest,
selves felt.
men nor cause Atlas Company to stop while the bore will lx comparatively to lie of good coking quality. Not quite
The announcement of Mr. Lytle’s work through non-performance of any short owing to the general character of so conveniently located with relation to
connection with the Portland, Neha­ obligation or otherwise, yet long the country. The southern« r Tillamook the line of the road are also iron ore de­
lem 4 Tillamook was not made as a before the Atlas Company's obligations line crossing over to the headwaters of posits, limonite in character, with a
public otterance, but in the course of to contractors mature, ample moneys Wilson river will surmount the divide greater percentage of iron than in the
ore used for manufacture of pig iron and
a meeting of the transportation com- will be forthcoming from
bond­ about 12 miles west of Greenville.
other raw’ iron products by the Oregon
mi tee of the Chamber of Commerce, holders to meet not only past con­
Land Beyond the Divide.
called to consider the feasibility of struction work, which the Atlas
Beyond the divide the Nehalem line Iron & Steel Company, and which it is
providing for fuither river transpor­ Company ahanponed (and hence for­ will serve the communities centering at believed may be made the source of large
tation by I bo Open River Assocaition. feited), but also for our additional Kist, Clear Creek, Grand Rapids. Vine traffic.
When completed this railroad will be
Soverul lending business men were work expected to be resumed through maple, Mishawaka and possibly Barbra.
present at the meeting, among them other contractors.
The Tillamook branch has a less num­ the shortest route by more than 40 miles
Instep Skirts, Cloth and Silk Coats, Raglan's Rain Coats.
being Mr. Lytle, who, while discuss­
The old threats, now repeated, of a ber of settled communities ihan the Nc. between Portland and the sea and will
Exlusively to Measure.
ing the question before the meeting, railroad to be immediately started in halein, but a very large developed agri develop an enormous traffic to the
said that it would be inconvenient for ’ opposition to that of the Portland, cultural region as has the Nehalem. beaches of the Nehalem and Tillamock
Come early and secure first choice.
him to become active in the plans Nehalem 4 Tillamook Company, and Which will become the main line and sections. The region is very attractive
Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.
tinder discussion, owing to bis other tho sources from which they come, which the branch had not been determin­ and various resorts will be created that
interests, tho chief of which was the seem intended not to co-operate with ed by the present Portland, Nehalem & will become popular with the population
Portland 4 Nehalem road, which it us iu getting any railroad extended to Tillamook management and will remain of the city seeking sea bathing, ocean
was his intention to construct.
Tillamook, but only to harass and for the new managing officials to deter- breezes, and the combination of ocean
His Associates Not Known.
again try to postpone further work ! mine. One of the branches may not be and mountain views such as are pres­
It is not known who is working with upon our railway ; but these threats pushed through to the Coast immedia­ ented in that portion of Oregon. This
Mr. Lytie in his efforts to secure the cannot stop tbe financial arrangements tely, a Coast line connecting the two traffic will naturally increase with the
road from the trouble into which it tbe diiecters made at the end of Juno, Coast points and the single through line growth of Portland and will result in
lias fallen, but it Is safo to presume since ratified in London, for the sale to the Coast serving both.
large number of residents of this city
Mr. Lytle is reticent regarding his becoming interested in property along
that ample capital is behind the propo­ of 80 miles of our railway bonds (done
sition, or he would no have made the before tho conti actors commenced plans, further than that the road will be the coast and in the rich valleys opened
announcement.
work), iriespective of tbe Atlas Com­ built. Important changes in location of to development. Like all new countries
J. P. AbUEfJ, Proprietor
Edward Records, of the Atlas Con­ pany's recent unexplainable stoppage the route may result from the recommen­ there will probably be a period of devel­
dations
of
Engineer
Wanzer.
but
the
ob
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ia
at
Poitland,
str notion Company,
opment in which comparatively light
of work. Tbe latter having been done
recovering Irom nn operation, and has in the fuco of those abundant securit­ jective is the same and the fact that Mr. tonnage will be supplied the road, but
not been able to attend to business tot ies that construction company itself Lytle will be at the head of the enter- with the already extensive agricultural
Special Attention paid to Tourists.
some time.
It Is expected, however, acceptod—three times the value of its Prise'» a guarantee of its speedy con production it will become a revenue
A
First
Class
Table. Comfortable Beds and Accommodation.
that Mr. Lytle and bis associates wil first 20 mile contract-payable next , »traction after preliminaries have been earner earlier than the majority of new
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.«ill concluded,
rii’l iirlr*rl and
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tliut it
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tv ill be
Ivo a o mil
mo rl railroads, by reason of the variety of
railroad
call upon Mr. Records tomorrow and November,
makes
stoppage
still
of the type the people of Portland have freight traffic that will 'originate in its
enter Into negotiations by which the li.ore mysterious to all concerned.
desired to connect that rich virgin terri. territory.________________
control of the road will bo transferred
William Reid,
to tho new interests.
Secretary, Portland, Nehalem & Till­ tory with the city.
DOESNOT CONTROL STOCK.
Connects with Both Roads.
The Atlas Construction Company amook Railway Company.
Arrangerents have been made by the
begun tho construction of 20 miles of
present company for a twofold connec William Reid Says Atlas Company
tho new lino, extending from Hills­
HARRISON STRIKES BAR. tion into Portland and for the routing of
Has Forfeited Contract.
boro, some time ago, but was unable,
Repairs Guns, Locks, Typewriters, Keys, Bicycles and
or did not, pity its men at the end of Steamer is a Total Wreck on traffic with the Southern Pacific at Hills­ In today’s (Sunday) Oregonian it is
Sewing Machines. Makes a Specialty of Plumbing.
boro and with the Northern Pacific at or alleged that E E. Lytle and his associat­
the mouth, with the result that the
Alsea Bar.
near Scappoose, a grade 13 miles in es will call upon Mr. Edward Records
work is now tied up.
New pot t, Or., Sopt 23.—Steamer length connecting with the Northern Pa­
it is expected that by the middle or
I tomorrow (Monday), and enter into
tile end of the week the affairs ot the W. II. Harrison struck on tbe bar cific line from a point on the new road negotiations by which the control of the
company will have been straightened while trying to enter Alsea Bay about seven miles from the Southern Pacific Portland, Nehalem and Tillamook Rail-
out until some official statement can 5 o'oock last evening. She was driven connection. This plan was made possi­ way Company’s stock will be transfer­
be made, revealing tho purpose of Mr. on South Spit by a heavy sea, where ble under operation of the law adopted red to Mr. Lytle’s interests.
if you are in want of Good Trees, guaranteed true to name,
Lytle definately, and telling who it is she now lies about a quarter of a mile by the legislature at the last session,
try
Pardon me asking whether this state­
Hint is associated with him in the from shore. The crew is safe, but and would give shippers on the road the ment is not erroneous? The public is
the vessel and caigo will, undoubted­ choice ol either system for routing thro­
work.
warned that the Atlas Company does
ly, be a total loss.
The Harrison ugh
be any uuv
Efforts of the Past.
~ freight. Whether there will
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not vuuirui
control me
the < common stock of that
Prior to this time uwy efforts have 'arrived at this port Wednesday fiom change in these plans is not decided by rai|way company.
j. True that upon June
been made to construct a road into ! Umpqua, and was bound tor Alsea, the new parties in interest.
23 last a resolution was passed reciting
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with
a
lull
cargo
of
cannery
supplies
Thirteen years ago grading was start thnt, as and for and as a further con­
tho Nehalem coimtyr, which is recog­
Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Small Fruits, Vines,
nized to bo one of the richest un­ i tor Elmore 4 Company's eantiety at ed on a projected railroad to the Coast sideration of the Atlas Construction
Fine Assortment of Rose Bushes.
developed legions of the Northwest. [that pace. On reaching Alsea Wed­ Irom Hillsboro.a considerable portion of Company's building said 100 miles of
Williiun Reid, well known as a nesday morning she found tbe sea which was completed in the first 20 miles railway, which is signed by Colonel
Send us list of trees wanted and prices will be quoted by return mail.
promote), and ninny other prminent breaking too heavy to attempt enter- of the projected line. Title to toe grade McCracken as president, there should al­
men have been interested in the , ing and came on to Yaquina to wait was forfeited but portions of this old so be delivered to that company certain
This is to certify, that I have this 27th day of December, 1904, inspected and
proposition and have lined their tor a varorabo opportunity. Yester­ grade are now included in the new right fully paid-up shates of common stock I examined the Nursery Stock of Mr. E. P. Smith, of The Eastwood Nurseries, Gres-
efforts to induce capital to invest in day afternocn finding the sea bad ol way acquired by the company, and The Atlas Company failed within 60 am, ( reR°n, and so far as I am able to ascertain, have found it in good, market-
condU'on and clear of any serious insect pest or disease. Their methods of
Up to this time smoothed down, Captain Hansen sail upon which the work done by the Allas days thereafter, and up till now has not able
tho construction.
handling and growing stock are first class.
I hole has t een no great response and ' ed again for his port of destination. Contract & Supply Company was pro. built one mile completed of said railway
WILBUR K. NEWELL, Commissioner First District.
no very definite and certain manage When oft the entrance he found the sea grossing until a short time ago. Either and consequently, having stopped work
niont, but the announcement made ! moderated and decidep to cross in, arrangements will be made for taking
and forfeited its contract, it has nothing
by Mr. Lytle dispels further doubt, but the vessel struck bard on the bar. over the contract or for completion of
to sell to anybody, either in stocks,
All
efforts
to
get
her
off
tailed,
and
provided his plans carry and be act
the work with as a little further delay as bonds or otherwise. This is not mv |
Daily doos take charge of tho eon she was soon driven on tbe spit on possible.
opinion alone, but the decision of the!
■(ruction. He has the money behind tho south side ot the m mouth of the
Agricultural districts of exceptional
Supreme Court of the State of Oregon ■
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bay.
Part
ot
tho
crew
launched
tbe
liiru, posse -sea the confidence of Illa
productive power have been developed in an exactly parallel case(two suits), of
executive ability to handle such work 'ship's lifeboats and they leached in the valleys of the larger rivers and
Branson and others against the Oregon­
with success.
Fiom statements the shore in safety. Cstsin Hansen their numerous tributaries to the Pacific
ian Railway Company, of Scotland,
recently made by those known to be and two sailors referred remaining slope ol the divide, while adjacent to the
which see, and the unanimous opinions
interested in the construction it is with the stesmet.
, coast are the tidelands and marshes not
Spruce and Cedar Shingles.
When It was seen from shore that surpassed lor dairy farming any place in of the vurious Judges thereon.
believed that tho work will be com
All that the Portland, Nehalem & Till- |
iiioncod in a very »hurt time atid the the ve.-sel was in distress, word whs the world, with fresh vegetables the
Cheese and Butter Boxes specialty.
quickly sent to the Yaquina Bay lite year around, _ upon
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. cows amook Railway Company ask from Mr. !
task bullied through to oomphtion.
which
milch
E E. Lytle, as he was informed in writ­
nnd it is rarely necessary
neccssarv to feed ing
1'he Nehalem country is cue of the saving station. »bout 13 miles distance, feed, and
a week ago, is very kindly not to in-1
richest in the entire state, or the Captain W elluud, with crew promptly grain or forage from granaries or barns,
terfer
at present with the directors in
responded.
Securing
two
teams,
they
Northwest, while the Tillamook dis­
This area will be rapidly increased us
Orders for Lamber promptly attended to.
trict is just ns favored. It Is estimat­ hunied to the scene of tho wreck with spruce timber ol the first ten miles back constructing, or rather reconstrutting,
ed that there ate 56,(XX\000l(XX) feet of the beacn apparatus and the surtroat, Irom the coast is removed and fir timber our railway. In that event, the public
tiinlor in loth the districts, which eiincountering great difficulties in get­ ’ cut from higher lands toward the inter­ will see ten miles of railway in running
are composed ot piactieslly 884,tX>4 ting the wide truck ot the surfboat ior, steadily increasing the area produc- operation, with locomotive thereon,
acres of land. This country is all along the narrow wagon road around , live ol tonnage of grain, cereal, Iruit and within 40 days, and ten more miles
tributary to Portland and is situated Seal Rocks. Tbe life savers leached ! dairy products. One creamery company actually constructed immediately there,
after.
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from 13 to 30 miles from tho city. Alsea and launched the surfboat has assured the officials of the railroad
W illiam R eid .
Besides the timber lands there are about three hours after receiving woid. | that it will guarantee traffic aggregat
Secretary
Portland,
Nehalem
&
Tilia
At daylight the lifeboat went out to ing earnings of from *12.000 to $15,000
rnauy highly improved tar ma and dairy
inook Railway Comyany.
ranches, which yield produce as flue the stranded steamer and took off annually from the region.
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paoramToa
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Two sailors still
as any grown iu the state. Oil the Captain llensen.
Other Sources of Traffic.
President Roosevelt in his torthcom
line ot the proposed road are situated stayed on tbe ship, hoping to save
Additional to the source« of traffic it is ing message to Congress will urge the
vast tracts of lowlands which have ' their peisonal effects, but later in the the purpose of the company to open to
remodelling of the public land laws, and
prodoueed 30,lW pound* of ouions to day were taken off by the life-saving production the Upper Nehalemcoal fields,
crew. At that time the vessel was having a mean length of about 13 miles among other things will specially re
the acre.
badly atrslued and her sternposts were and from one to two miles wide, where commend the repeal of the timber and
Resources of Tillamook
act, the law which has been res.
Boiler Work, Logger's Work and Heavy Forging
It Is expected she will occur two coal beds, nine and six feet in Stone
In the Tillamook di-trlct it I« nearly gone.
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bonsible
for more fraud and which has
estimated that them are 17,117,lXX',tXX' gn to piece« during the night, as the thickness and conveniently situated for J caused
Fine Machine Work a Specialty.
.
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— the
—— Government
-w...X greater actual
feet of timber, or enough to keep the sea was rising, and a bard southwest mining
In another locality occurs bitu- ll)M ot money than any other public
wlud
was
blowing
all
the
day.
Portland mills, at their present rats of
minous coal that has been found by tests land stat te.
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HEADQUARTERS FOR
DAIRYMEN’S SUPPLIES
STEEL STOVES & RANCES
We carry a Large Stock of
Hardware, Tinware, Glass
and China,
Fine Line of Choice
GROCERIES
ALEX
McNAIR CO.,
NEW SUMMER
FABRICS.
For Gentlemen’s Garments to Order.
Headquarters for Ladies’ Tailoring,
Dress and W alking Suits, Dress Skirts,
SARCHET, the Tailor, Tillamook.
The Best Hotel.
THE ALLEN HOUSE;
Headquarters for Travelling Men.
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Repair Shop, Opposite McIntosh
McNair's.
The EASTWOOD NURSERIES,
Gresham, Oregon,
Fir and Spruce Lumber.
TILLAMOOK LUMBER. COÎÏÏPÆNY.
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