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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1904
Page
1
Burglars raided W C Minor's Shorthorns store near Parker's Mill securing $25 in cash. He recently returned from the Salem State Fair and reported few buyers at the auction, though his yearling bull Valient sold for $500. Also noted are livestock show prizes and a tax assessment dispute involving the O R N company.
Two unknown men burgled Murphy & Anderson at Monument, taking $25 from the till. The Monument saloon was broken into but nothing was taken. The pair, a tall man and a short man, fled toward Heppner, halted at Hardman, and afterwards went to Monument where H A Murphy and Myron Slaght captured them near Parker's mill. They also took a pair of spares from J W Stewart at Mahogany Ridge and menaced H B Warren at his Hardman store.
Mrs C R McAlister and family return from Grase Valley while W B McAlister and others head to Arlington Heppner and North Dakota. Jos Eskeleon sustains a bad fall but slowly improves. Lexington wheat storage nears capacity as more is expected. Chicago trip follows visits with Rev Beach. W E Leach elected to fill council vacancy. E C Boon named marshal. W P McMillan sworn in as mayor.
The Dalles Chronicle reports a Seattle Black man and a carpenter arrived with eight settlers to build six three room cottages near Lone Spring. Contracts require neat painted homes within 30 days. Land lies beyond prime agricultural zone with rich soil but no water. If the Horse Heaven canal project proceeds, lands may become valuable. without water no crops are possible.
Henry Blackman of Heppner says Morrow county harvested the largest crop in history, totaling over 1.25 million bushels. He notes rapid Heppner growth with several new business blocks under construction and mentions longtime friendship with Judge W. R. Ellis. Also a note on Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a home remedy.
To Taxpayers, Monday, October 6, 1904, is the last day the last half of your taxes can be paid without penalty and interest. This is the only notice that will be given. E. M. Saver, Sheriff.
Fred Behrens narrowly escaped death while attempting to board a branch line train at Ione Friday evening. The train backed down to the water tank and, not stopping, ran about eight miles an hour by the time it reached the station. He grabbed the rods at the rear coach and was hurled beneath the car, suffering a cut head and arm with severe bruises though no bones were broken. He regained consciousness soon after and is recovering rapidly.
Dr A K Higgs attended Joe Eskeleon after a saddle horse bolted while he led a work team with ropes around its horn. The horse overturned on crossing a railroad track, injuring Eskeleon with broken ribs. Higgs said injury not serious. Eskeleon resting easily.
Miss Willa May Minor youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellis Minor died at the family home in the city last Wednesday night at eighteen. She was born and raised in Heppner and lived two years in Denver seeking health. Known for cheerfulness she made many friends. Funeral at All Saints Episcopal church Friday afternoon drew a large crowd.
Echo News reports beets near Echo ready for shipment to La Grande sugar factory. Transport work to Echo to Newport Land & Construction Co. may win the hauling contract. Crop estimated at 600 tons with potential expansion to 500 acres next year by Amalgamated Sugar Co., owner of the La Grande plant.
Dear Friends. Accept heartfelt thanks for help and sympathy during the death of our dear brother Lavna Rovan F 8 Pevino.
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