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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1889
Page
1
Vague notice hints at attention to mixed portfolio plans and beveling work at OVFICE on UPAR MAIN ST in Oregon. Officials promise review, with details to follow.
An unreadable OCR passage lists scattered names and places such as Bopper and Stanton with odd phrases. It hints at local social or sporting mentions but provides no clear actions, dates, or outcomes to summarize reliably.
Land Office notice states that settler proving up claim will present proof before the county judge in Happner on November 2. Witnesses listed include H H Alon, Format Neilson, and J A Young. Proceedings concern cultivation and residence on the land claimed in Oregon.
A land claim notice from The Dallon Oregon dated September 18 1899 states that the named settler has filed notice of his intention to take final proof in support of his claim. Proof will be made before the Morrow County judge in Heppner Oregon on a specified date with witnesses to prove residence and settlement.
Notice records Barend Hoppentis of Hardman Oregon filing intention to take oath and prove residence and cultivation of decease. The hearing is before county judge at LaPine Oregon on date October 16 1860.Witnesses: Isaac Nelson George Meileman John Lickon and Dinkies all of Hardman Oregon. Registered by B A McDoxabo.
Notice of intention to claim a final payoff in support of a claim. Hearing set at Morrow County court house Hoypane Oregon on the Xiv 2 with witnesses to prove conditions and cultivation. People named include Robert Burkhardt Henry Warren Cavey and S W Floteon all of Heppner Oregon.
Bayrione Ot October 25 survivors Carl Graven and Ludwig Loder of the steamship 4 moor told in detail how eleven men survived by eating shipmates after 15 days without food. They recalled Davis attacking a companion and the crew deciding to kill for sustenance as they drifted.
The canvassing board finished late last night after two days of effort. Officials report few errors and praise county clerks and editors for accurate returns. Results show John L. Wilson winning Congress and F. Perry securing Governor with majorities. Olympia acknowledges a strong capital vote and references temperance support.
Notice filed in LaGrands Oregon on Sept 25 1820 for proof in support of a land claim. Andrew J Conk holder of Hilt No 612 seeks confirmation of cultivation and residence with witnesses listed from Lemna and Heyoudr. A county judge or clerk in Morrow County will hear objections and proofs at Heppner Oregon with further notice to all interested parties.
A disputed land case before the county court seeks approval for cultivation and possession. The document lists parties including Hopper Ur and Theodore Tex and notes the claimant must present motion proofs and rebuttal witnesses per the department's order.
A promotional note extols The Burlington Route trains between St Paul Chicago and St Louis with elegant vestibule cars and luxurious Pullman sleepers. It encourages travelers to request tickets routed from Denver or St Paul via The Burlington Route and highlights scenic Mississippi River views over about 450 miles. Inquiry directed to A. O. Sheldon, General Agent, 85 First Street, Portland, Oregon.
Fragmented OCR shows scattered snow reports from Shrek and Wiseiesime Virginia with mentions of historical snow depth and weather moves. Early notes describe changing conditions, with forecasts of travel impacts and regional notes on railway ambitions and so on.
OCR text shows a chaotic mix of bank robbery attempt, fatal self-harm, Armenian persecution mentions, and scattered market sections. Names, places, and dates are garbled, but references include Didsbury Lan cashira, Winbank, Christine in Armenia, Armenian governor Monsan Bey, and various market prices and commodities.
The jury found Lattin guilty in the murder of O. G. Grant in Tacoma. He received a twenty year sentence after a cold blooded plan involving whiskey, chloroform, a billy and a revolver. Grant fought back, Lattin fled, and the assault ended with the shooting during the struggle.
An article discusses efforts by Dre Vonney of the agricultural department to adapt grain crops to arid soils without irrigation. Plans include sending agents to Asia and Australia to test varieties in the Great Basin region and near the Amoor river, aiming to establish drought resistant staples.
The readable portion mentions a speech at a media ball with a man who did not complete his talk and was removed for failure to stop and daily. further details are obscured by OCR errors.
The Indian department authorized relocating the school from the present unsafe reservation building to a new facility at the corner of Alla and Cottonwood on the Mr. S. Rothenheld property. The move aims to ensure safety while the reservation government school is completed. A recent visit by Hon. Binger Herman prompted the change, with hopes the school may stay permanently if conditions improve.
The readable text outlines a court case involving Rutieay Tuo Mieh and others in Monterey with political corruption claims and a witness criticizing police methods. It mentions a release on bail and a telegraph from a western political group. The passage also notes rain damage to grape crops and a public meeting about oil and rotary equipment at a California location scheduled for November.
A rowdy gathering critiques data on morality and social reform with mock calculations. Elders and members lampoon measurements of progress in alcohol recovery, hygiene, and education, mingling caricatured quotes and dramatic moralizing with references to ancient science and poetry.
The district documents list increases in assessed values for Gilliam County with totals for land, town lots, improvements, household goods, livestock, and other property. Key figures include land acreage, town lots, personal property, and mortgage debt, totaling taxable property and indebtedness with some exclusions.
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