Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1902-12-04
NEWS OF OREGON
nFMs OF INTEREST FROM ALL PARTS
OF THE STATE.
and Financial Happenings Of
the Past week-Brisf Review Of tis
0rowth and Development Of Various
Industries Throughout Our Common
weaith-Latest Market Report.

The postofEice at Pokeama. Klamath
sounty, has been discontinued.
The building boom, ~hich hae been
in progress at Weston for several weexs,
shows no signs Of abatement.
The citizens Of Helix will hold an
election December 10 10 vote on the
proposition Of Incorporating the town.
But very little Of the 1903 wheat
crop in the big UmatilIa belt will be
fall wheat, the rain proving 70 heavy
that all seeding has been stopped.
DIR. Lecksnby, Of Union, mas discov-
cred process Whereby he can take
photographs in which all natural colors
are reproduced. He will not keep the
discovery secret, but will give it to
the world.
The soldier who was arrested at Fort
Stevens for setting the numerous recent
fires has escaped from the officers and
no trace Of him can be- found. He con-
fessed to having started the fires as ac-
cused.
The second term at the state normal
school at Monmouth shows a marked
increase in interest and attendance.
One noticeable feature is the unusually
large number of young men, some 100
being enrolled al present.
The sugar beet crop this year in the
neiehborhood OF La Grande was excep
tionally good and more beets were
turned into the factory than ever be-
fore. The amount received is IL 800
tons. which yielded 1900, 900 pounds
Of refnedlsugar.
A great many people in the east are
writing to the state agricultural college
for information regarding this state.
There are many people in the Middle
Western states who would come TO ure-
goD il they knew OF its advantages
The Portland chamber OF commerce is
devising plans to advertise Oregon in
such states as Michigan, Wisconsin.
Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and
Iowa. A number OF the boards of trade
throughout the state are also issuing
literature, and early in the spring q
great Influx Of people with moderate
means is expected.
Eugene has secured an additional
mail carrier for city delivery.
Three prisoners under detention at
the county Jail at Union, made their
escape by saving through the bars Of
their cells. The prisoners were await
ing hearing before the grand jury,
two charged with assault and one with
mayhem.
Burglars entered a Salem residence
and ransacked the place. securing a
small amount of cash and some jewelry.
A number Of cities throughout the
state will hold municipal elections De-
cember /. Considerable local interest
is being taken on account of factional
fights, prohibition measures, etc.
The Baker City lodge Of Elks has
purchased site and will erect a two
story stone and brick building 50x10G
feet. When complete the structure
will cost about $25, 900.
A six-stamp mill with capacity ol
so tons day has been purchased fol
the Red, White and Blue mine in the
Mslheur district. The mine is owned
by Boston syndicate.
The Oregon dairymen's association
/ will meet in Corvallis December II
and IL. Cream separator and Other
dairy supply firms are invited to max,
exhibits Of their goods. Addresses o
interest will be delivered by we'll knowr
dairymen. Special rates will be giver
by the transportation companies.