Irish Sheepherders Of Lake County Oregon
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| THE IRISH NEWS LAKEVIEW OREGON NOVEMBER 1912 FEBRUARY, 1914 |
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There is only one known copy of the original IRISH NEWS, published 1912 in Lakeview Oregon. The Schminck Memorial Museum, in Lakeview has the copy. COPY OF THE ORIGINAL IRISH NEWS |
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LOCAL SHEEPMEN IMPROVEMENTS IN TOWN NOTICEABLE Those of you boys who have not been in town for months will fine considerable in the way of improvements when you do visit us. A cement walk has ben extended from Beibers corner to the First National Bank building and on the east side of the street from Bailey and Massingill's to the Thurnton Drug Store. The new brick front building created by Doctor Daly on the site of the old Ely Restaurant is now completed and Ely is again in full charge, although in much improved quarters. The First National Bank have about completed a two story addition to the rear their building, the lower florr of which will be occupied by stores. The Haryford building three stories in height, on the site of Mike O'Sullivan's old red barn is nearing completed, although owing to the enormous amount of work for a building of that size. CHARLES DUGGAN
IMMIGRATION HAS MARKED INCREASE It has been officially learned that the immigration to this county from Ireland was greter by several thousand during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1912, as compared with preceding years. the returns show that 39,222 Irish immigrates landed at our ports during that year, as against 29,112 for last year and 29,855 for the year before. Statistics compiled by a Catholic Institution in New York city, which endeavors to keep data on Irish immigration in general, show that the largest number bound for any one state was New York,, 11,642 remaining there. The smallest number was 1 to Porto Rico. To Oregon came 228, with the very same number to Idaho: 540 were bound for Washington, 334 sought Montana and 16 expected to reach Alaska. When one considers that the total foreign immigration to this country for the year ending June 1912 was 800,000, it will be seen that the Irish Immigration is very small in comparison. During the past month a herd of 1507 head of cattle belonging to the Chewaucan Land & Cattle Company was started from this county for Klamath Falls, from where they were shipped by rail to Kern County Land Company, of California. Louis Gerber and Alex Davis, known throughout the county, recently received from Mexico, a shipment of 1600 head of cattle, some of which will be used for beef purpose.
NEWS OF THE MONTH 1912 Phillip K. Barry, one of the pioneer residents has been in town for the past few weeks for the purpose of enjoying a well-earned rest. Mr. Barry has been actively engaged in the sheep business here for the past 25 years. Despite the fact he now 80 years of age, he is still stout and healthy and as young looking as the average man of 50. His sheep are now camped at Drake's Flat. Mr and Mrs Michael M. Barry who moved to Plush during the past month, are now comfortably located at thw JJ ranch. Mrs. Barry is teaching school for the children of North Warners, and we look forward to her passing on a bright lot of youngsters when the season ends. J. T. Flook, the rock Creek sheep owner, was in town somtime ago and brought over with him from the Warners the horns of a one time very large ox. The specimen rested on the board walk in front of the Hotel Lakeview for several days and created considerable interest. Dick Lacey, well known to all of the boys, left October 7th for San Francisco for the purpose of consulting a specialist about a slight swelling in one his feet. Dick is expected to return here in a few days, and his many friends hope that he will arrived completely cured. Jerry Singleton, who has been herding during the past summer for Henry O'Keeffe, was in town October 10th with a large consignment of coyote hides on which he collected the bounty. Jerry is now located in Surprise Valley, and is address for the winter will be Ft. Bidwell, Calif. Con O'Connell, of Pasiley has sold one-third interest in 1780 head of ewes and 80 lambs to Jack O' Keeffe, receiving therefor $4.60 per head for the ewes and $2.50 each for the lambs. Jack is an old timer in the sheep business and we have not the slightest doubt but what he will be successful. Con O'Connel, the Paisley business man, was visitor to Lakeview. Con has helped the news considerably in the the way of sending in new subscribtions. Pat McAuliff, a brother in Law to the O'Callaghan boys left Octobert, 22 for Newmarke Ireland on a visit to his family. He has been a resident on this county for the past five years. Pat Barry and Dan Angland, who hail from northern part of the county, were in town during the past month attending to some business affairs. Mr. Barry is administrator for the Daniel Graf estate and their visit here was with a view to securing the sheep included in the same. Tom Cronin an employee in the sheep camp of Fitzpatrick and Green, was a visitor here from Paisley during the week. Tom takes considerable pleasure in visiting the county seat at least once a year. Tim Fitzgerald until recently a resident of Newmarket and well known by many of the local boys, last week arrived here for the purpose of making Lake County his future home. One of the many sales reported for the month of October was tranfer from Mike O' Sullivan to Frank Bloomingcamp, the Merril buyer, of 801 head of mixed yearlings and two year olds. The price paid was $3.25 per head. Harry Riggs and Jim O'Conner prominent Warner Valley residents have been busy for some days past in hauling enormous loads of rock salt from the marshes north of Plush to the local stores. The salt is used exclusievly for stock purposes. Dennis O'Conner whose name has been mentioned before in these columns, has latelty purchased 75 head of fine bucks from Walter Sherlock, of Alturas. The bucks in question are of the finest stock to be found in this section of the couintry. Ben Shanahan, who never greets you without a smile, was in town during the past month on a little pleasure trip. Dick is interested in the sheep business with Ben Daly and is sure making good. W. K. Verling, familiarly know as "Jack" was in town several times during the past month on Business visits. His band of sheep also passed through en route from Barnes Valley to winter Headquarters. ESTEEMED LOCAL CITIZEN
DIES IN SAN FRANCISCO 01-1914 ----------------- Reported That the Remains of the Late Thomas C. Flynn Will Be Taken Back to Ireland for Burial --------------- Death was Sudden at St. Mary's Hospital Thomas C. Flynn, one of Lake County best known residents died at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco.
The sad news came as a surprise to his many local friends, some of whom saw him leave but a weeks before, apparently in the best of health and spirts for a few weeks vacation. Mr. Flynn was born Februry 6, 1875 at Kingswilliamstown, County cork Ireland, where he resided with his parents until arriving at the age of manhood. He removed to London, England, was employed there as conductor on the street cars for a number of years, and in 1902 decided to come to the United States. On March 13, 1902 he arrived in New York city, and in May of the same year came to Lakeview and engaged in the sheep business with his brother, John. After years of hard work these two brothers had become the largest sheep owners in southern Oregon, at the present time owning 12,000 head of sheep. He was a member of Klamath Falls Lodge B. P. O. Elks, and Ancient Order of Hibarians of Lake County. A private communication recieved from the Secretary of that Lodge, states that Mr. Flynn underwent an operation at the St. Marys hospital on Jan 22, for appendietis. He is survived by a brother, John, of this county, a Father, Mother, two sisters, and one brother who reside in Ireland. |
The Irish News
A monthly Publication published in the interest of the Irish Citizens of Lake County, Oregon. D. E. O'CONNER---------- EDITOR Subscription One year............ .$1.50 Foreign Sbuscription.............. . $1.50 Application has been made for Transmission through the mails as second class matter.
Lakeview, Ore., November 1912 NEWS IS POPULAR IN CALIFORNIA CITY Dick Lucy, who is new in San Francisco, recieved from his sister before his departure from Lakeview a letter in which she stated that the first copy of the "NEWS" has been recieved by her and had shown to many acquaintances in San Mateo California. It Seems that there are a great many people in that enterprising little city who formerly resided in Newmarket, and reading over the paper they came across a great many names, which were familar to them and which recalled boy and girlhood acquaintances in the old country. We might add that MUTTON MARKET GETTING BETTER There is five sheep buyers in town, which naturally indicates that the sale of mutton and lambs have taken a decided boom and that stockmen should expect higher prices than those paid by buyers during the past month Frank Blooingcamp and T. A. Burrow, of Merrill are here to secure mutton. A. G. Swanton, of Sacramento, is another buyer, he having already purchased a number of "course wool" lambs from Charles Sherlock of this city. H. P. Carey, representing the firm of Miller & Lux has returned from California points and is again on the outlook for suitable stock. He has made several purchases within the past month, among which were stock belonging to Pat Barry, of Paisley, G. L Holorock, this city, and others. L. Degen, representing Degen Brothers of Denver, Colorado is one of the latest arrivals. Mr. Degen has already acquired about 30,000 head of Nevada and California lambs, and several purchases made by him from Dennis O' Conner and Charles Sherlock will be found recorded in another column of this paper. Earl O'Brien of Reno, is here to buy ewes for shipment to other points of the country. It is also rumored that a mutton buyer from the Bend country is soon to reach Lakeview with a view to purchasing 20,000 head of Mutton. Taking all into consideration it looks as though the market for mutton and is the best it has been this season, and it is hoped that much bigger prices will be received by the stockmen. AS OTHERS SEE THE IRISH NEWS We have received a copy of the irish news, a new paper published in lakeview devoted to the interest of the sons of Erin in Lake county. It is a spicy, well written paper, and will be appreciated by the general public. may it live long and be a benefit to the community.--Silver Lake Leader. The Irish News, a newspaper published in the interest of the Irish element in Lake County submitted to the Public its first issue last week. It's a monthly publication and nothing but news of interest to the Irish is published. The first numbers shows excellent care in preparation and if the present standard is adhered to, the paper will certainly prove a credit to Lake County. Here's a royal welcome to our new neighbor. May she always proper. Chewaucan Press. The Irish boys of Lake County are publishing a paper known as The Irish News. The sheet is devoted to the things most interesting to the Irish colony of lake County and is bright and new.--New Era The Irish News is the Name of a monthly paper started in Lakeview. It will be devoted principally to the good and welfare, it for the Irish people of Lake County some 500 in Number. It will remain strictly out of politics. Here's wishing the paper well.--Bend Bulletin. BRIEF MENTIONS 1912
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. OLD TIME CITIZEN GAELIC FOOTBALL
HINTS ABOUT THE SHEEP BUSINESS
Locates in Alaska Fluer Ring, official mule skinner for ZX company, was down from Paisley last week and returned with a large load of grain for winter use. Flour appears here but rarely, which makes his visits all the more welcome when he arrives. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sullivan, of the Plush Hotel were in town this past week. It is considerable pleasure that we look forward to a visit from this charming couple, who are known to all the boys and who have made life pleasant for them in many ways. Con Taylor and Pat Dune, partners in the sheep business, recently put through a a business deal whereby their band was reduced to extent of 800 two year old wethers. The stock were sold to Frank Bloomingcamp, the Merrill buyer, and the price received was $3.50 per head. Dave Jones who's name has appeared at other times in the columns of this paper , left October 22nd for Sacramento to Accompany several carloads of lambs sold by Charles Sherlock to George Swanton. Henry Newell, Jr. of this city, was with him on this trip Jack Kellaher was another of the many sheep men who visited town during October. Jack is usually too busy to remain here for more than a day or two at a time and recent visit was no exception to the usual rule. Bill McCormack he is of the portly form was another of the many sheep men from Paisley who visited in October. Michael P. J. Barry was a visitor this past week, on a brief business visit. He expects to winter his sheep in the vicinity of Guano Valley. Bill Denahy, a partner with Jim Barry in the sheep business, was one of the many boys who paid his respects to town during the month. Frank Moynihan and Bill Ahern both of whom are experts in the sheep business, September 18th, purchased from Pat Angland and his lease in the Quinlan & Lynch sheep. The News takes this opporunity of wishing both of the purchasers much success in there new venture. Jack Bresnahan and Con Sullivan, who are partners in the sheep business, last week, sold 700 head of ewes to Jack Flynn and Jack Leary, the price paid Mr, Bresnahan being $4.74 per head, for his share. The sheep were separated and counted at Camais Prairie. Mike O'Sullivan got busy several days ago and bought 50 head of fine bucks from George Fitzgerald. The Price paid was $10 per head. Charles Sherlock and Dennis O'Conner, last week sold 2500 head of "course wool" lambs to Mr. Degen, The Salt Lake buyer, price paid being $3.35 per head. The sheep were delivered at Lakeview. Walter Sherlock, the Alturas sheepman, last week sold 3000 head of "course wool" lambs to Mr. Degan, price paid being $3.60 per head, delivery to be made at Madeline, California. Philip S. Barry, the local Sheepman returned several weeks ago from San Francisco where he remained for a short time as the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Kerrigan. |
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