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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1904
Page
1
Wealthy sheepman Pat Dougherty and herder William Morton exchanged gunfire at Dougherty’s Butter Creek ranch about 50 miles from the city. Dougherty was shot through the lungs and likely to die. Morton claimed self defense and was captured Sunday morning.
The East Oregonian reports teosinte forage variety to be grown on several Umatilla County hill farms this year. Local seed firms have many inquiries for samples, though none are stocked yet. The project aims to test dryland crops like alfalfa tepulate Kaffir corn sorghum cane and other hardy plants on uplands with no irrigation this season.
At the Portland state convention, Hon. G. W. Phelps of Heppner was nominated for District Attorney and W. G. Cole of Pendleton named joint representative for Morrow and Umatilla counties. Other nominations included Frank A. Moore for Supreme Judge and J. W. Bailey as Dairy and Food Commissioner. Delegates to the Republican National Convention and various district roles were also selected amid a quiet session.
The Margarita Fischer Company concluded a series of engagements here Sunday evening instead of Saturday as first announced. The re organized company was stronger than ever and made a decided hit. Miss Fischer’s support was much stronger than before, with a marked improvement in her appearance. If she returns to our city, which she expects to do, she will be assured a very large hearing.
The third of their series was held in the 1.0.O. F. hall last Friday evening. A short program of music and recitations followed by light refreshments and various games. Large attendance noted as Women of Woodcraft praised for entertaining.
Notice informs that a local institute will be held in the Lone public school building Oregon on Saturday April 30, 1904 starting at 10 50 a m All friends of education are invited to attend J W Shipley Superintendent Co This brief notice conveys the event time place and organizer with formal invitation wording.
Early spring sickness struck editor H C Bailey and his wife with severe diarrhea. A friend offered Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, causing immediate relief. After purchasing a bottle they were entirely cured before finishing it. Sold by Slocum Drug Co.
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