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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1889
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR yields a partial list of westward railroad arrivals and station mentions. The exact routes, stations, and timetables are unclear due to damaged text.
Stage service to Canyon City Moniga on Wednesdays and Fridays with arrivals on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays promises a 16 hour time saving and $10 cash saving by biking the route. G. W. Lomlar & Co. 420 Fifth St. Portland Or are authorized to place adverts for the Gazerra and to collect for this paper.
Local notices from Heppner and surrounding areas cover postmaster qualification in Elin, births near Lone Rock, visits by W. M. Radio of Monument, and various travels of residents. Mentions include real estate activity, a new bakery planned by Fred Glinger, and reflections on advertisements and wheat crops. Also notes J. A. Stockdale and W. H. Benefield visiting town, and the Eaglet Milton paper debuting at The Gazette office.
Morrow county reports a bridge project aiding John Day river trade at Monument. Heppner faces water shortages as wells dry and a street sprinkler stops. Sage mentions grain fields, wheat varieties, and local farmers in Long Creek and Lexington. J.B. Sperry expands his roller mill and power, aiding water supply plans. constitutional talks in North Dakota. social gatherings and a pardon case arise in Oregon.
Constable Cochran of Dry Fork seeks to prosecute a mare theft claim involving Juckin and Jankie with bond set at 200 dollars. The report details the investigation of a Silver horses case and a separate dispute at Condon where Brick Baldwin and Z Elharts fought Dan Rinehart, Baldwin bound over at 1200 dollars. A weather board visit by B Payne of Portland discusses agricultural exhibits and river valley prospects.
An article notes that vertigo faintness nausea and appetite loss signal possible brain inflammation. It promotes Prander's Oregon Blood Purifier as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney diseases and urges its use, while mentioning drug company and authors.
At a Heppner meeting led by Mayor Blackman the council discussed issuing bonds up to $20 000 to fund water works and approved a $1250 trial of heat method water supply. A later special session ordered a 0 mill tax and directed an engineer to estimate water works costs and sources. Two locals in the High Mile area fought over debt settlement. a council board of supervision set for July 27, 1889 with property owners invited.
The notice records a partial dissolution with D W Horner taking all notes and settling obligations. It mentions timber culture patent discussions, medical claims, a tailor shop opening on May Street, a remedy ad, horse property dispute, overdue notes, and local shop updates including furniture, wool weighing, and tobacco brands.
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