Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-01-27

sonable price out near Chemawa
school which would be very desira
bic place for the city people to visit
on Sundays and holidays. We feel
confident that the people who live
near Chemawa and on or near the
proposed extension of this line would
patronize It to the greatest extent,
they having already subscribed $1,000
as a bonus for building the said line
within twelve months guaranteeing
the right of way. Many others will
contribute their labor to the building
Of the road in lieu of cash subscrip.
tions, while others will agree to take
tickets to the extent of several hun.
dred dollars, thus assuring the road
Of that much business in advance.
"Sxth--There are 80 acres of
small fruits now in cultivation along
the said line producing 10000 crates
per annum There are also produced
yearly from 100 to 25O tons of dried
prunes, 10000 to $1,000 bushels Of po-
tatoes 5000 to 10000 bushels of ap.
pies. 5000 to 1000 bushels Of pears.
$4,000 to 10000 pounds of cherries
1000 or more cords of wood are cut
annually and delivered to Salem.
Wheat, oats baled hay, hops, onions
and other produce are raised in |
The fruit season is be. |
ing extended so that the harvest will |
continue from the first of June. when |
the strawberries begin to be picked
until November /, when the apples
are gathered. The soil surrounding
Jhemawa is known for its great fer.
ility there being a large amount of
)eayer dam land, which is the best
.oil for raising onions, celery and
'ther vegetables. The soil through.
'ut this entire district is rich and
productive and all kinds of fruits and
egetables are raised in large quaint.
les and a crop failure Is something
Unknown. There are many lovely
ONES on small farms dotted here and
here along this proposed line and
re feel assured that. owing to the
heapness Of the land and the great.
ertility Of the soil many more peo.
le would be induced to buy small
lrms, gardens, orchards, and estab.
sh homes which would add greatly
the population of the district as
oil as to the business of the com.
any. With all these inducements.
hich are not imaginary by any
cans, but real facts, we are con.
lent that this proposed electric car ,
ne extension would prove a splen. Z
d paying proposition to the compa. L
and that'lts business would great.
Increase yearly along with the in. Of
ease OF population. eC
The Chemawa, Hayesville and &C
eizer people are eager to have this tn
ectric line built at once. They mL fr
realize that talk and hot air will st
'ver construct this railroad and all
eretore they are willing to put their ov
lhds In their pockets and donate a tn
'eral bonus besides giving a right ar
way to the company They will ha
SO patronize It extensively. making a
one OF the best paying lines enter LOT
g Salem, This proposed car line Nj
'nld also be a great help financially pl'
salem from a business standpoipt an
d we believe that the merchants of yo
g Capital City will be glad to rem. Po
valuable and substantial assist. Sc,
ce In getting this line established tn,
In conclusion we feel confident sh,
't the time is now ripe for action bel
this important matter and We Mi
list all join hands and do il now ais
ry respectfully. 75C
IT. W. POTTER
T. n REYNOLDS