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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1904
Page
4
The Heppner Times lists subscription rates: one year 1.00, six months 0.75, and three months. The note records Odd Fellows Hall meetings at Heppner on every third Saturday each month, with G W Riga and G W Surra as organizers.
The Morrow county Republican convention in this city last Saturday nominated a ticket of representative citizens. Geo Currin for county judge, Vawter Crawford for county clerk, Hietret for sheriff, E M Shutt for sheriff, Mat Lichtenthal for treasurer, and W S Connor for assessor, with praise for their integrity, experience, and fitness. The paper predicts the entire ticket’s election in June and commends their past records and dedication to county affairs.
E Jay Merrill the school superintendent nominee is a veteran teacher with deep county knowledge and strong support from educators. D W S Reid, nominated county surveyor, is a seasoned surveyor and civil engineer with U.S. and Oregon experience. Dr A Reid, lone coroner candidate, J D French and Frank M. Griffin seek county commissioner seats bringing judged governance. The writer urges election of capable leaders as Heppner braces for stock winter and wool price prospects.
The county central committee backed Freeland as campaign head noting a strong personality and fixed convictions essential to lead the party to success. The management and firm leadership are cited as key to victory. June.
The nomination of Representative J N Williamson from the second district is presented as a settled fact. He has made a splendid record and there is no reason he should not be returned. While he serves in Congress a marked influence will grow with years of service.
The Hunt ditch about ten miles long taps the Omatillar higher above Echo and starts irrigation in a wide area. Expected to reclaim land, curb waste, and attract settlers, it promises a surge in land demand as more irrigation projects advance toward Echo and Butter Creek regions.
Arlington Record reports the death of S A D Gurley at his home in Arlington on Tuesday around 10 p.m. from acute meningitis. Less than a week earlier he visited his office for business. The community mourns this respected citizen. Mrs Gurley and their son Wayne express their sympathy. Gurley was known in Heppner for substantial law work over the years.
The beet growing program starts this week with 150 acres planned near Echo Foster and Me Comas island. Several farmers are eager but not ready. if this year succeeds, 1000 acres may be sown next year. About 30 to 40 acres will be planted on the island this year with more land prepped for next year. Contracts run to Le Grande factory at $4.50 per ton F. C. b. Echo or nearest shipping point. A spokesman notes many details and potential land reservations by L Grande factor men.
The Eugene Register endorses the return of Congressman Williamson and Harris, arguing for young capable men in Oregon's delegation. It envisions Harris joining Fulton in the Senate contingent and N. Willie in the House, to build a fresh, skilled leadership for the next twenty years amid Mitchell's eventual succession.
Officers and patrons of public schools in Heppner Oregon state no apportionment will be made until after the June annual school meeting. The notice notes districts may lose current funds if money is advanced now and not spent by June. Also included are consumer testimonials about Chamberlains Pain Balm and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets from William Shaffer and a reference to local drug availability.
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