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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1889
Page
2
The Gazette applauds La Grande and Boise City for pursuing city owned water and light works. It argues municipal ownership lowers rates and keeps dividends local, urging home capital and local control to benefit citizens and strengthen home wealth.
A Multnomah County judge rejects a citizens petition to fund a reward for Gibbs murder suspects. The editorial argues taxes exist to protect people and property and that officials must aid in arresting dangerous criminals. It notes Portland residents taxed themselves to support criminal pursuit.
The Nebraska Democratic State convention opposes irrigation of arid federal lands yet argues it benefits the nation to reclaim deserts. Ownership rests with the government and enabling reclamation could render lands habitable and profitable, justifying the cost of irrigation.
Proponents urge Congress to fund and expand irrigation to transform barren lands into thriving farmland. They seek a continual push for irrigation irrespective of political platforms, noting land monopolists and speculators may resist increasing agricultural land area for private gains.
Local editor cites Long Creek Eagle and Grant County News alleging mail irregularities affecting the interior. Mr. Mallory blames main line clerks for misrouted letters and undisturbed Canyon City packages, while Heppner paper mail is marked for destinations but not disturbed. The Gazette notes patience during office transition and vows to judge blame after thorough review.
Dispatch from Montana reports that patents for Montana mineral lands picked by the Northern Pacific will be postponed until residents can contest title. Affidavits from 1200 Montanans with plat maps were found in the attorney general’s office, revealing no prior knowledge by land officials.
The Postmaster General endorses Wash as the standard abbreviation for Washington to ensure correct mail delivery. The move replaces varied forms from writers and applies to all communications directed to the state.
Cioneral Ciroon BL Raum haas been appointed Pension Commissioner to succeed ex commissioner Tanner. He is described as a popular well respected lawyer familiar with laws and the pension office rules. Tanner calls the appointment the best possible choice and expresses satisfaction.
The governor of Dakota forwarded the constitutions of the two Dakotas with official election returns to the President on the last instant.
A denial from the Oregonian states H W Scott remains editor and will not run for the U S Senate. Canadians favor a Behring Sea and Atlantic fishery settlement by a commission including Japan Russia England Canada and the U S. The piece mocks erroneous reports and urges readers to send credible news to the Eagle office.
Dr Murray offers private treatment for female troubles with home methods and free care for the poor. Consultation by mail is confidential, with remedies boxed and mailed if needed. Address Olympias Murray MD West Portland Oregon for instructions and treatment.
Reports from Walla Walla include a night assault and attempted robbery on Sonoday, with police arresting a highwayman. Local rumor names Richard Bogle as a potential winner of part of a large Louisiana Lottery prize, along with other prize and project notes.
The Stoteamen notes a New Year market outlook with wool arrivals and fresh wagon fowls. It cites road commissions Pry Wilson J G Sperry and Frank Gilliam for securing D W Kipnain as engineer. It mentions John Day grades and Little Wall creek hill work, plus NP railroad indemnity petitions and Interior approval hopes. The commissioner warns on fund handling pending congressional action.
The document states a probate proceeding in Marrow County for heirs of the late occupants of a Linthn property. Henry G. Taylor and others are named as respondents in the case filed at Heppner Oregon. The hearing seeks proof of continued residence and cultivation and to determine entitlement to the estate. Residents are urged to appear with evidence before the county clerk by a specified date and time.
An aggregation of ads lists prices and offerings from Pendleton and Heppner merchants. It promotes printing, pens and pencils, dental services, grain, hardware, clothing, mill feed, groceries, shoes, ladies wear, hardware, home furnishings, and framing services with mentions of Sperry mills and Coffin MacFarland, Callin Cofey, and Mallory.
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