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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1890
Page
3
The Gazette notes a daily stage service to Canyon City with a Sunday break and savings of time and fare via the Canyon route. Lomdar & Cr, 429 Fifth St, Portland, Ore, offer contract services and paper collections.
J W Blake of Condon visits. C 5 Roberts travels from Nelroake to buy sheep. Elmer Gentry from Boho. T J Carle appointed postmaster at Lone Morrow County. Births and injuries listed. Local business ads and notices on hotels, meals, and remedies. Various residents and visitors named with brief activities and town interests.
Corson Merrisa reports a Monday council meeting with Mayor Biackins presiding as disputes over a mural whip saloon closings and street work spark debate. Elections costs and publishing ordinances passed. marshal vacancy filled. bids and gripes about Main street grade and hotel dirt dumping noted. An attorney solicitation for Catarrh remedies appears alongside local notices and minor incidents in town.
Diphtheria is prevalent in Fox valley with Sloan near Ritter losing about 100 head from a band of 60, a loss deemed not large relative to others. A Friday street quarrel over obscene language ended with settlements and no names disclosed. Frank McParland, Hoppoer merchant, travels to Canyon City to inspect wagon road plans linking Heppner to Haystack valley. The World Baricheds tout Syrup of Pigu as a prime laxative. The Inlore Parka journeyed to Gray's harbor. J. S. Netter leased the brewery stand and plans to stay in Heppner. Jos. L. Bennefiel reported in town, planting 485 acres of grain with his sons following 690 acres. aims for a strong crop.
The Democratic primary at Hoppoer precinct adjourned with Hon. J.B Sperry elected permanent chairman. Delegates to the county convention named include G.O. A. Shea, E.L. Matlock, J.L. Morrow, Frank Gentry, George Swageart, John Hughes, Thos Quaid, Wm. McAfee, and J.A. Roberts. Gov. Rea and John Rasnus named for county positions. Johnny Locknane and Dick Neville nominated for Constable. Chair declared the vote unanimous.
Delegates from Heppner precinct met yesterday to select a nominating ticket and telegraph delegates to the state convention. Thomas Scott was named temporary chair, C. M. Mallory secretary, with committees formed and a noon adjournment. Afternoon session saw A. Pettys chosen permanent chairman and 41 delegates reported. proxy votes ruled invalid except W. W. Smead’s, and several local officials were nominated.
A fragment of wrapping paper touts a miracle cure for consumption. It claims a doctor warned incurable decline, but a sample product helped a woman regain health from under seventy pounds to a robust 14 pounds, and buyers are urged to send a stamp for trials and more information.
A Saturday gathering at the court house in Heppner chose chairman and set up ballots for delegates to the county convention. Mallory won the chairman post 51 to 46 amid precinct factional splits labeled Court House and Wyommpany. Secretary Frank Snow was elected, with six delegates receiving credentials for six full votes and six half votes after a formal tally.
Prices reduced. Every family can have the sewing machine set at a reduced price. For details request the Illustrated Circular with samples of stitching. The circular shows each part of the machine and is worthwhile to read even if you already own a machine. Irlus trated Circular Kyuse Irt Mig. Co. 405 and 457 West 20th St New York City.
The third scholastic term ended with standard exams. In Academic and Preparatory departments, students achieved averages above 80 led by Annie Hagen Minnie Murphy Nellie Ramsey Siddie Gagen Tillie Daniel Eva McRue Edith Renrak Regina Betten Lily Benedict Josie Higgins Mamie Smith Lora Sharon May Robison Dora Tribble and others. Medals awarded for highest averages and commendable conduct.
The advertisement asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures illness and fear, claiming it lifts readers from an uncomfortable state to good health, confidence and cheerfulness. It promises potent effects in cases like yours and urges use to avoid alarming friends.
Elmer Lance, a former Heppner division brakeman and respected Knights of Pythias member, died at 4 40 this morning in Heppner Hospital after a three week illness with influenza. He was widely known and mourned by friends and local colleagues.
Tam plans to herd bucks this season. Verme priced at 31.10 per head includes dipping salt and snuipbur. Hange miles south of Hardman. Commission on all sales trans acted. Address C M Hastixes Hardman Oregon.
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