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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
4
Union county's relocation debate goes to the June general election with La Grande favored by supporters. The Lewis Clark Fair bill passes Congress allocating 475000 for the fair, bringing total federal and state funding near 2 million as organizers push for a successful exposition.
The piece notes opening season for trout fishing and urges anglers to keep watch until November. It extols angling as the most popular sport, offering both physical and mental benefits and appealing to all ages from youth to elderly. The Telegram previews Columbia River opening details for Eastern Oregon readers.
A growing doubt over portage road construction versus canal aims to open the Columbia River. Legislators warned that canal pace could delay relief for residents above the Rapids, with a decade or more expected before full opening. The question lingers if public interests favor the portage road or the canal.
D P Doherty was in town Friday and has been herding sheep for three weeks. Rebekaha members attended lodge in Heppner Saturday. D M Potter may return to Morrow county soon. James Carty hosted Sunday shearing with several shearers present. J M Glays of California spoke on liquor at the Congregational church Monday and Tuesday. Od Fellows seek ground for a cemetery near town. The public school observed Arbor Day with trees planted and a ball game. The Odd Fellows plan to celebrate American order anniversary. April 21 Glen Davis found a human foot while cleaning an irrigation ditch, likely a flood victim.
The piece lists candidates for county offices including Geo J Currin for county judge Vawter Crawford for county clerk and Er M 8shutt for sheriff along with other posts. It also quotes Mrs. D W Capps of Capps Ala praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough and notes availability at Slocum Drug Co.
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