The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1902-12-24
THE SUMPTER MINER

dealers who understand the bushes.
thoroughly and can be trusted over!
time. Messrs. Austin 4 Turk have
built up an excellent trade and Their
position in our mercantile world il very
creditable. They handle only the bes,
and their patrons may be sure Of getting
the choicest Of beef, mutton, pork, etc.
They operate two places and there are
not two more reliable markets in the
state of Oregon. They are men of sterl.
ing character, sound mercantile capacity
and always enterprising.
THE FIRST BANK OF SUMPTER.
J. u. Robbins, PRES. !. ". sCRIBER, VICE
PRES. II. II. MILLER, CASHIER.
The many friends of and depositors
in this sound and well managed bank
would certainly expect that we would
accord it high praise in mentioning the
banking facilities OF our city, as its rec.
ord has been excellent and its business
is increasing rapidly. Since the day il
opened its doors it has moved rapidly
along the path Of safe, conservative prog.
ress and only the safest kind of banking
is transacted. 1t has kept pace with the
city's growth and development and sa.
gacity. energy and the most honorable
principles characterize the direction Of
its affairs. II enjoys, we would most
state, the most complete
Of this community. I'M
failing politcness and accommodation
are extended to all and no requisite of
nm up to date sound, financial institu-
ton is lacking. Banking in all its
branches is done and bullion handled on
favorab ble terms. collections made
promptly and u choice line Of securities
Is carried for parties seeking investment.
Their correspondents are leading banks
IN all large cities. Mr.. j. II. Robbins,
he president, was formerly receiver Of
lhs La Grande land office and has done
a great deal towards building up this
section. There IL no more honorable
man in the state Of Oregon. MIR. }. W.
Scriber, the vice president, il one Of the
best known men in the Northwest, be-
ny cashier Of the bank at La Grande
md he has PLAYED a highly important
,art in the development Of this part of
he state. No man is more respected
han he, M he enjoys the implicit con.
idence Of the people. Mr.. Il. II. Miller,
he cashier, is II gentleman of marked
financial ability and takes active charge
II the affairs Of the bank. lie il a
brisk individual, eminently
we'll fitted for his important post. The
MINER transacts business with this
bank and can therefore speak from per.
'onal knowledge Of its high standing and
popularity in the community. The
,ank is always disposed to put its shoul-
Ter to the wheel in pushing Sumpter
ahead.
JOHNSON, THE BLACKSMITH
ANp noRsEsHoER.
Our backsmiths and horseshoers are
sturdy, honorable class of men. MIR.
Johnson has been with us for some time.
ie knows his line from beginning to
nd and his work cannot be surpassed
II the state of Oregon. lie is up to date
md progressive, and there is no better
shop here-materials, work.
tools, ETC., being q X. lie is
fine artisan, good business man and
'andles his trade in such manner that
stays with him. All work il done in
he very best manner and his place is
nown rs one of the most reliable in
he district. lie is very intelligent
en,leman and his reputation has al.
'ays been first class, ever keeping his
ord and meeting all obligations