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NINTH YEAR
HEPPNER, MORROW COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1892.
NO. 476.
Lexington
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LEXINGTON
One of the Bright, Pushing Lit
tle Towns of the Northwest.
Lexington and Her Business Men-Clarks
Canyon, Spring Valley, Social Ridge
and Garden Plain.
CJTBOUT one hundred and eighty
hi eight miles east of Portland and
forty mileB south of tbe Columbia
river, on the Union Paoifio railway, is to
be found Lexington, tbe subject of our
sketch. It was founded seven years ago
aboutthetime Morrow county was formed
Its locution as a business oenter, a place
of residence and many other special ad
vantages, makes it one of the most fa
vored spots in Eastern Oregon. It has
grown rapidly and Bteadily and is today
the supply depot, the distributing
point, the commercial oenter and future
metropolis of one of the best farming
countries in the world. The oareful
reader will, by examination, oonvinoe
himself.
The town is supplied with a good
school and two oburohes. Congrega
tional and Methodist.
By a small outlay Lexington can pipe
in au abundance of fresh, pure spring
water, whioh can, and will be used to
sprinkle lawns and streets and beautify
the homes. The present supply of wa
ter is sufficient for all ordinary purposes.
As the town grows and tbe country ad
vances, this plaoe will become a oity of
homes where people, who dwell remote
from educational advantages, may come
and educate their ohildren. Why se
leot this place? First, beosuse of the
good character of its citizens. The
brightest feature about this embryonic
city is the general good character of its
citizens. Islington nas no saloon, or
dramshop. Inhere is no prohibitive or
dinance, but a saloon can't live here; the
people have no use for a saloon keeper,
People in selecting a Bohool for their
ohildren aim to guard against the evils
of oontaot with a drinking element.
Measures are being taken for the estab
lishment of a first class eduoational in
stitution at this place and we hope the
move will reoeive the support of Lex
ington that it so riohly deserves.
The churohes are in good prosperous
condition. The school is first class and
many people living in the country are
taking advantage of it. From a tmsi
ness stand point, Lexiugton is Bolid as a
rock and well able to oompete with the
surrounding points, in the large and
growing trade of the farming community
of Eastern Oregon. Her position is
such that she can pay more for farm
produce and all supplies than any other
town in this part of Oregon.
Lexington has a number of thrifty
merchants and shop keepers, and it is a
pleasure to speak of them. The first in
order is the
LEXINGTON HOTEL,
Ably conduoted by Mrs. R. A. Summers,
wbo, in a good, kind, motherly way,
oares for the traveling public. Kates
are very reasonable and accommodations
first class.
Ixext in order oomes
w. b. m'alisteh,
The genial, olever postmaster and gro
cer. Mr. McAlister bas been postmaster
for a number of years and deservedly
enjoys the good will of the people. In
connection with his duties he waits on
the publio, and supplies their wants in
the grocery line. He buys for cash, has
no rent or clerk hire, and oan therefore
sell goods very low. His trade is large
and constantly increasing. It would be
difficult for a merchant in a new country
to confine himself to the narrow limits
and keep within prescribed linos. The
oonetant demand for farm machinery has
forced Mr. McAlister to add to his busi
ness a large line of agricultural imple
ments, ot which his sale has been almost
marvelous. His advertisement will be
ioubii in anotner column, and any one
wishing goods will save money by in
specting his stock and prioes before pur
chasing.
WILLIAM PENLAND
Carries on an extensive general mer
chandising business, which in ably
managed by Wm. Blair, a man
wonderfully adapted to tbe work. He is
assisted in his labors by jolly, good
natured David A. Porter, who is on
friendly terms with everybody never
had an enemy in his life, and don't want
one.
j. L OIBSOH
Is an all-around man and serves in a
number of different capacities. He is
chief magistrate of the preoinct, tonsorial
artist, telegraph operator and does a
flourishing business in fire, life and ac
cident insurance.
LEACH k AIIMHKTONO
Have an agricultural implement depot,
where auything from a garden rake to a
steam gang plow can be bought at fig
ures that defy competition. N, A. Leiu:h,
b ENVIRONS
the senior member of the firm, has been
in Lexington ever since the founding of
tbe town . Opened tbe present business
last tall, and ts there was a sharp demand
for furniture and house-furnishing goods,
be made an addition to his already large
business by securing a large Btoreroom
in the Hal ley block, in which be carries
a full line of furniture. The rapid in
crease of business required more atten
tion than one man oould give it, there
fore Mr. Leach bas associated with him
J. O. Armstrong, a young mnn well
known to the country. These younir
men are made of tbe proper stuff and
are determined to get to the front. They
have furnished a large office on one of
the principal streets, where they can en
tartain customers. They are making ar
rangements to increase their busines by
adding a line of stoves, tinware and
hardware. They are well mated and de
serve the suooess that they are daily
meeting. Their advertisement will be
tound in another column.
HKNKY PADBKKO 1 SON
Carry a full and complete line of pure
drugs, medicines, drug sundries, toilet
articles, perfumes, books, stationery,
ontlery, oigars, candies, fruits, and are
doing a nice business; located here three
years ago and are well pleased with the
results.
B. A. PALMER, M, !.,
Ot Chioago, located here last November
and is fairly pleased with the country,
but finds little use for hjs, services. The
Dt. says 'tUa onuntry 'jp ?too healthy to
suit him. i
B. P. SINE,
Attorney at law and notary publio, is
one of the firm believers in the theory that
this is a good oouutry. Mr. Hiue is n
careful reader and a deep thinker and
while he is not directly interested in farm
ing he is "a man of the people" and takes
an active interest iu the Alliance, that is
now rising in its might to resist the op
pression the farming community has
borne for ages.
"Under the spremlinir cheHtiiat tree,
Tilt' village smithy hUuhIh,
The smith a mighty man fH lie,
With large and sinewy litiails."
Ain't that fine, and like wine age im
proves it. I always wanted to be a
blaoksmith; I've got too much fire in me
to follow the more quiet walks of life.
My parents were poor but freckled, aud
at an early day they planned that I
should be a preacher. I ran away aud
was in time apprenticed to a butcher,
and dear reader if you AdJ I've butch
ered the subject charge it to my early
training, for I bear no malioe aud hire all
my fighting done. I started out to talk
about the village blacksmith, but tbe
opportunity admitted of my speaking of
m self, and as priuters are used to doing
gratuitous work so thoy won't mind
helping me a little.
RANSOM LIEOALLEN
Looated here three years ago and does a
general blacksmith business. He builds
a fine line of carriages, trucks and bug
gies; makes a specialty of horse shoe
ing; bas been in tbe business twenty
years; is a pleasant and uffuble gen
tlemena little bit droll at times, but
then when you know him, yoii like him.
DAVIS i BUIiaoYNE,
Of the Lexiugton Holler Milling Co.,
are pleasant gentlemen and took great
pains to show us through their business
Their mill is operated by a thirty horse
power LtfTol water wheel. They use
the roller process and manufacture
fine grade of family flour; they have a
large custom trade.
THOMAS KI4ANEY
While a large hind owner and interested
in grain raising, is turning his attention
to horses. The cayuse must go, aud a
practical evidence is in the fact that re
cently a number of fine horses have been
imported, among them is Mr. Reanev's
imported, thoroughbred Percheron horse,
Va Si-Tu-Peux. Full and oomplete des
oription and pedigree will be found in
the advertising oolnmns.
FRANK II . KNOW
Located in Lexiugton in 1888, and
Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report.
ABSOLUTEUf PURE
1891 was appointed U. S. land commis
sioner for Morrow county, wbiob terri
tory is embraoed in both The Dalles
and La Orande land districts. Mr. Snow
is thoroughly prepared to oonduot all
business in connection with public lands,
such as contests, filings, final proofs and
all matters pertaining to this laud;
keeps maps, plats and platbooks cor
rected up 1 1 date, statute and seven
volumes of land decisions; is thoroughly
conversant with the oountry and parties
desiring to settle will be benefitted by
consulting him. Mr, Snow is a notary
publio and has also a fine list of town
and oountry property for sale. Ha is a
clever, oourteouB gentleman, and during
tbe brief sojourn we made io Lexington
be favored us repeatedly, but he oan't
help it, he is built that way.
BARNETT BIIOTHERS
Conduct a livery, feed and sale stable,
where they keep good turnouts and are
prepared to take commercial men and
travelers to any and all points. Charley
and Tom, as they are familiarly oalled,
are two of the most popular men in Lex
ington. They are ever ready to do their
share in any move that is for the benefit
ot the oommunity. Traveling men, who
visit the interior, have found their rates
so much in keeping with the rigs that they
have all they oan do in that line and are
rapidly extending their facilities. Lex
ington's delightful location and wonder
ful climate renders it an admirable res
idence town, and many land owners and
farmers live in town and at the same time
pay attention to their business in tbe
oountry. These gentlemen are some
times dubbod "city farmers," but there
is, we are glad to note, very little of this
disposition on the part of others to be
little a man because he is auxious to live
in town, where he oan educate bis ohil
dren. A word about a few of our "oity
farmers."
DAVID A. PORTER,
Though for years engaged in mercantile
pursuits, oan't keep from farming. His
orop report for last season shows a light
yield, but it was owing to alittle mistake,
and any one that knows anything knows
mistakes will happen. Dave took a sack
of shoe pegs, through error, and
sowed them for oats, and he drilled in
about four pounds of giant powder,
whioh had by Some green clerk been
dumped into tbe onion seed chest.
Have went short on oats and onions
both, but it won't happen again.
REV,, B. R. BEAOH
Looated seven years agu and has been
farming some with satisfactory results.
The Congregational society of this place
was organized through his efforts. He
has built a ohurch here that is a credit
to the place. His views are broad as
sunlight, and his work will live through
all time. Mr. Beach says Congregation
alism is the iutelligeut interpretation of
Christ's teaching that superstition must
go aud thut there is no conflict between
soienoe and true religion. "A man he is
to all the country dear," and his life is
such that the world will be better for bis
having lived in it.
M. K. CHURCH
Of Lexington, was organized two years
ago. It was founded Oy Itev. Johu T.
Galloway; is in a prosperous condition
aud is growing rupidly under the foster
ing oare of Kav. Galloway, who is one
of the most zealous Christian workers to
be tound in any laud. Mr. Galloway
has a charge at Hurdman, and another
at Eight Mile Center. The membership
at Lexington is 2!), at Hardman 8, and at
Eight Mile 12, and expuots to es
tablish a class at Fairview.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
At Lexington is under the efficient care
of Miss Mattie Voruz. Miss Belle Thomas,
the former preceptress, is now doiuggood
word at the MoBee sohool house in tbe
Eight Mile oouutry.
RAWLINS POST NO. 31, O. A. R.
This organization is in a flourishing
condition; has a full membership and is
working harmoniously. All veterans
are cordially invited to join. Meets at
Lexington, Or., last Saturday ot each
month. Oeo. W. Smith, commander;
O. C. , Boon, adjutant.
FARMISHh' ALLIANCE
At Lexington, bus attracted coneiderable
attention owing to the energetio disnosi
lion on the part of its members. They
are determined men and realize that by
united effort ibey muy lesson some of the
evils that beset the farmer. The Alli
ance at this place has the largest mem
ship of any in the state.
REPUBLICAN CLUB.
Quite a number ot the republicans
have organized a flourishing club at this
place. It meets regularly, and though
its membership is not extraordinarily
lurge, is steadily increasing.
J. S. BOOTH BY
Is a pioneer ot tbe settlement and one of
the founders of tbe present town of Lex
ington. He settled here eight years
Continued on econl pane.
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