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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1890
Page
3
The Gazette notes a daily stage run from Canyon City to Canyon City and intermediate points, with departures at 6: a.m. on weekdays and arrivals at 10: p.m. daily excluding Sundays. The schedule claims an 16 hour time saving via this route. W Lomlar & Co advertise from 429 Fifth St Port, Or.
Miscellaneous ads push goods from W O Miners to Gilliam & Bisbee retail lines. Stores offer shoes, saddlery, hardware, groceries, wagon parts, and farm gear. Medical items and patent remedies promise quick fixes. A June 12 1890 Moror county Sunday School convention at James Adking’s grave near Rhea Creek invites all to a basket picnic and participation from all denominations.
A woman with consumption, once given little time to live and under 70 pounds, reads of Dr Ing s New Discovery on wrapping paper and uses a sample bottle then a full bottle. She improves rapidly and gains weight to 60 pounds, described as strong and rosy. Trial bottles free at A D Johnson Co s Drug Store Fort Smith and Kemi stamp to W H Daly Douglasist.
F J Hullock from Heppner visits. Allee and Rudio buy 55 000 sheep pelts from Grant County. Harney City circuit court convenes next Monday with Judge Clifford. Dr Young of John Day recently arrived at Fox valley with artillery on shoulder signaling intent to stay. Tom Morgan visited John Day region last Tuesday en route to Heppner. Beware Mercury in catarrh remedies. Alls Catarrh Cure from Cheney claims no mercury and internal use. The Granite dining room in Arlington now under Ostarr and Freeman management. Grande formerly Sanford House.
Local mentions Henry Blackman and W A Wilson as political figures visiting Heppner. Reports cover social visits, wildlife and farming notes, a marriage at Balm Fork, new band uniforms, and upcoming Walla Walla trip book fares. Died notices, legal notices, and deliveries from The Dalles to Heppner are noted, with community updates on roads, bridges, and local commerce.
The piece reports on alleged boodle and budget abuses traced to a Republican party committee fight. It notes Andrews and Howard securing an office lease, GOP anger, and a push for revenge to disrupt the party. Jim Danagherty seeks coroner victory. Ed predicts his election. Pitt Metzebun, Canyon City candidate for state treasurer, is praised as liberal and affable.
The passage touts Syrup of Figs as a perfect laxative and health tonic, claims to lift readers from illness, and mentions a local mine and placer diggings at Fox. It also reports the Oakes Swies Bell Ringers Comedy Club at Small's Opera House in Walla Walla and a Dukes' Comedy Sketch Club show, with ticket details and venue notes. Dr Flint's remedy is advertised for musculoskeletal and nervous complaints with descriptive notes and a New York address.
May term county court items include road district bills, repairs, and extensions. Appointments for viewers and surveyors are noted, with polling place changes and road openings approved. Miscellaneous bills and justice fees are listed along with a full page ad for Dr Henley’s English Dandelion Tonic.
Consolidated notice from May 9 1990 sets final proof dates in Gilliam County Oregon for multiple claimants. Claimants named include Mrs Me Anderson and Lucius W Pal with witnesses from Shelby Oregon area. Final proof to be made before the county assessor in Arlington on June 3 with supporting witnesses listed for mineral or land claims and cultivation as required.
A crowded scene at Antdny Hist draws residents for a Cascades visit despite a mower delay. Reports describe a six shooter theft at OL and a fatal freight-train accident near Canyon City with an inquest and political remarks at the Armory, touching on local campaigns and public figures.
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