Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-10-05
NEWS FROM THE PARK.
Life and Death Ia the Great Camp
Mining ana other untters-An
Interesting budget.

we TAKE up our pen dlleI u lew hlOhlio
idleness and will again endeavor to fur
nish the readers of the DEMOCRAT once
week with the news of our quiet but
lovely mountain town. Since our last
letter, some months ago, the town has
kept pace with its growth OF the past
During the summer many new buildings
have been erected, improvements have
been made at the mines and the mills,
business has been steady and progress,
i'm general, can be noticed throughout the
town. Park City is thriving town, and
none appreciate that fact more than our
good citizens, who ever have the welfare
of the town at heart.
Dressed in gorgeous colors, the hills
about the Park lend to it new beauty and
attractveness. A visit to Park City at
this time Of the year, ride through the
hills to the Ontario mine, to the Anchor
mine and Bonanza Flat, to the Crescent
mine by the tramway or Thayne's canyon,
to the lover of nature, would be treat
that could not be excelled. The country
round about is, indeed, gorgeously beauti
full, seemingly, one vast bed of beautiful
flowers.
The work at the mines continues the
same. The Ontario and the DAILY are the
stand-bys, and their output OF ore con-
tinues to be as steady and rich as ever.
Few improvements have been made at
these mines for some time past 1t is
whispered, though, that the day is not
far distant when the DAILY mine will be
thoroughly equipped with extensive hoist
ing machinery, air compressor, pumps,
etc, that the shaft will be sunk to 1000
feet, and that throughout it will equal, if
not exceed, the Ontario in its facilities for
developing its wonderful resources.
The Crescent mine is making heavy
shipments, the tramway being kept busy
all the time. A number OF improvements
will soon be made at this mine to increase
its working facilities. The Crescent
tramway has been kept busy all summer,
and the amount of ore brought down
must be something enormous. Every
thing predicts a splendid future for the
Crescent.
The Anchor is still flooded, and no
work is being done. Two large boilers
and pumping machinery are expected
soon, and when in position large force
of men will be put to work, developing
the property.
The Sampson still contributes its share
to the ore output of the Park, and is
quietly pushing forward to first place
among our best mines.
Hosting works have been erected on
Morgan company's ground, and work on
the shaft has commenced. Mr.. George A.
Meears has charge of this property, and
is confident of success.
The Apex, Boss and other properties
are quietly working away, and there is no
telling what the future holds in store for
them.
Mr.. f. Kimball has large force of
carpenters at work erecting lodging
house for the use OF his employees. When
this is completed work will be commenced
on number of tenement houses. Mr..
Kimball will expend about $1,000 in
these improvements, which certainly
speaks much for his faith in the future of
the Park.
Work has commenced on the machine
shops and electric light works being
erected by the Ontario Company at the
Marsac mill. These works, when COM
pleted will be thorough in finish and de-
tail, and will be splendid acquisition to
the Park. M. G.. Foote, chief engineer
OF the Ontario and Daily companies, has
charge OF the work.
The new depot, it is thought, will be
ready for occupancy by the Goth OF this
MONTH 1t is situated at the foot OF Main
street, very convenient for passengers
and when completed will be not more
comfortable than it is beautiful.
1t is pleasing to note the progress that
has been made in religious circles in our
midst during the past few months, and
especially the activity OF our Methodist
friends, who have been untiring in their
zeal to push forward the good work. The
congregations are large, the singing in
spring, the Sabbath school is in flour
shing condition, and the affairs of the
church generally on firm footing. A
number OF improvements have been
made in the church. Elegant chairs have
taken the place of many OF the old pews ;
a handsome hanging lamp has been
placed above the pulpit, which is graced
with two beautiful pulpit chairs. Great
credit is due the Ladies' Aid Society,
through whose efforts, with the hearty
cooperation of the pastor, Rev. q. NJ.
Geffrey, these improvements have been
made. 1t is also worthy OF note that in
all these Improvements no one in any
way has felt burdened. The ease and
heartiness with which it has been done
speaks well for the management and
shows the appreciation OF the community
at large of faithful and earnest work.
The ore shipments for the last week
amounted to l,279,629 lbs. OF this
amount 49S, 760 lbs. of Ontario ore, 1872,
$50 lbs, OF DAILY ore, and 1888 lbs. of
Sampson ore passed through Mackin-
tosh Is sampler, and the remainder con-
sisted OF 1S9, 700 ibis. of Crescent first
class ore, and 1926, 1889 lbs. of concentrates.
The bullion shipments were as follows
Bars. Ounces. Value.