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Newspaper
Heppner Weekly Gazette
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1889
Page
3
The Gazette lists a Willow line schedule with arrivals at Uraneh and Timelines toward Canyon City and intermediate points. It warns of potential delays up to ten hours and a ten percent fare increase when using this route, with W. Gomlar & Co of Portland authorized to handle advertising and collections for the owners.
The story of FL. Blackman & Co records planned closure from Wednesday evening at Bo'cloak p.m. September 26th to Thursday evening at some time in October for holidays. Be aewmas & Co Heppanr September 156.
Heppner and region news cover taxes, new bank work, water depth wells, and moving residents. Mentions include Geo. Thomas from Arlington, Rev. Wennia moving to Island City, Mrs. 8 P. Ganignes in Portland, and Henry Gay leaving to play for Town with Oregon battlers.
A chaotic local column reports on water works plans and city visitors led by Mayor Motord, plus letters about Heppner and surrounding towns. It notes subscriptions, a jury misstated, business moves, and community notices including water depth, store openings, a moving of families, and upcoming local performances.
The Royal Baking Powder is praised for purity and strength with claims it is free from lime and alum. A U S Department of Agriculture chemist confirms its uniform high quality after testing various baking powders.
Letters from Gen Campbell and local officials discuss freight delays on the rail route to Long Creek. The exchange notes a possible improvement after objections to the shipment slowdown during mountain transit and mentions ongoing legal and security concerns surrounding Courley Kitcheey, who was released but faces new charges.
Local items chronicle sales of fine ewes and Thoroughbred stock at Hansaker & Long, teamster chatter about De puy Talbart stable, and a courthouse note on Clarence I Andrews marrying Swaggart. A new water-bore project by Chi Beckwith is underway, with emphasis on reliable equipment. Henry Rusins travels for M B conference, Pap Himons funds next year’s ME church support, and Prof Keen brings horse training lessons to Heppner for a limited run ending July 30.
A brief warning on heart disease links to sudden death from modern civilization. The notice invites readers to obtain a treatise titled Heart Disease from Muck Drug Co by request, offering guidance on prevention.
Reports from Heppner urge concerted public action as artesian well work nears with plans for new development and a broad county campaign. Officials note warrants paid for courthouse and bridge work while county funds support surveys and road improvements amid local optimism.
A mixed page fragment shows auction and sale listings with animals and farming gear, public notices, a medical pitch for Olympia S. Murray, MD, and scattered addresses. Details include horses and cattle for sale or hire, and a promise of delivery and bids, plus a vague offer of medical cures. The text blends misprinted names and inconsistent dates across multiple items.
The Gazerre column urges Oppner business men to use the paper to reach residents around Long Creek. The piece emphasizes advertising in the Gaserra column to boost local trade and capture reader attention.
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