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. , LOST ON THE PLAINS.
A Narrow Escape from a Horrible Death.
During the,, summer of 1882 an emi
grant with a wife and two small children,
arrived at a point on the ltepublican
river, in Colorado, about 100 miles south
of Julesburg, on the C. P. B. K. on their
way to Oregon. On inquiring as to the
nearest and best route to Julesburg, they
were told that there was a near0route
leading almost directly north, though it
was seldom traveled on e account of
scarcity of water. Yet they were as
sured that thero would be no difficulty
in-keeping the road, as there had been
considerable travel that way during the
season. By thus diverging from the old
traveled route, they would be enabled to
cut off some 75 miles of the distance.
For the first half day they experienced
no trouble in following the trail. Soon,
however,' they emerged upon a vast
sandy waste, where not the slightest trace
of the road could be seen, owing to the
wind having shifted the sand. The emi
grants' small keg of water having al
ready become exhausted, and the day
being very hot and sultry, they soon be
gan to feel the pangs of thirst. The in
tense heat reflected from the parching
sand at times became almost suffocating.
Observing iu the distance a series of
hills or mounds rising from 30 to 40 feet
above the level waste, they hoped to find
water near them. Urging their jaded
team to make all. possible speed, they ar
rived at the delusive goal at dusk. But
what was their dismay to find those hills
to be but a vast pile of sand. Verily,
the promontories or tue desert. Here
they were compelled to camp for the
nignt witnout a drop 01 water or sprig
of grass for their gaunted mules.
Early on the following morning they
resumed the weary march, taking a cir
cuitous route in order to avoid the sand
embankments. Towards noon the sun
was again pouring down its burning
rays with unmitigated fierceness. Surely
this was the very abomination of deso
lation. Not a vestige of vegetation
E&&KPbe seen. Not a bird or an animal
of any description nothing, save rattle
snakes, their frightful rattle the only
sound that distnrbed the awful silence.
Night again cast its mantle of gloom
over the God-forsaken land, and seemed
but a fore-runner of their impending
doom.
Thus another miserable night is passed,
the excruoiating panga of (.tout now be
coming almost unbearably the pitiful
moans of the children toeing almost
heart-rending to the parents, as their
constant cry in their delirous dreams
was "Water! Water!"
With renewed hopes, as the morning
dawned, the famishing mulus were again
harnessed to the wagon. But they were
so exhausted that after going a short
distance they had to be unhitched. Then
the father, leaving wife and children be
hind, took a spade and struck out to
prospect for water. Should he find any
indications of the preoiouS fluid?
Though scarcely able himself to drag
one foot after the other, he finally sue
ceeded in reaching the summit of a ridge
commanding a view of the country far
ahead. With infinite delight he saw not
, piore" than tvo miles away vast herds of
horses and cajte grazing near the banks
01 a stream iringeu wren green grass,
The very sight infused ilbvAlife within
hira. With a thankful heart he hastened
eP oarry the joyful news to his family.
With the utmost difficulty they finally
reached the blissful goal, having been
morettian two days and nights without
Tri drop "at trater. The parties to this ex
perience nov live near Heppuer. K.
STOCK BRANDS. ,
Subscribers to the Gazette can have
their brand&n Wished free of charge by
sending tbt?fcsin.
Adkins, C. It. X on right shoulder,
horses; jV on right side, cattle.
Brown, Isa Horses IB 011 fight thigh;
cattle, same on right hip.
Barton, Wm. llorses, J B on right
thigh ; cattleggime on right hip.
Cuuinghame, W. B., Newton Ranch.
Horses, N with figure 2 under it on left
shoulder. Cattle, same on left hip and
thigh, left ear square cut.
Cox & English Cattle, S3 with E in
center..
Cason, J. P. Horses, C on left stifle;
oattle, TC connected on left hip, 3 du
laps on neck.
Douglass, W.N. Cattle, R Don rigM
ide, swallow-fork in each ear; horses,
i; D on left hip.
French, A. D. Horses, A F on left
shoulder; cattle, same on left hip, up
per bit in left ear,
Flrenoe, S. P. Horses, Fon righf
shoulder; oattle, F on right hip or
thigh. , ' ' ,
Gay, Henrv. GAY on left shoulder.
Gilmore, S. W. Cajole, upper slope
off each ear, wattle right side of neck,
J Q on right hip; horses, circle dot on
left shoulder.
Jones, J. II. Horses J with shade over
it on left shoulder. Address llardman.
Johnson, Felix. Circle Ton right hip,
cattle; same on left stillle for horses.
Kirk, J. C -Horses, 17 on either
flank. Cattle, same on right side.
Lyon, J. J. Horses, M with bar under
it on right shoulder. O
Mallory, Chas. P. Horses, 7C on left
' thigh.
Mason, Jos. Cattle, JM connected,
upper crop iu each ear, dulap on throat;
horses, JM. on left shoulder. Address
Pettysville.
McClaren, D. G. Figuru5 on each
shoulder for horses. CattleVM'2 on hip.
Nordyke, E. Horses, circle 7 ou lef
thigh. Cattle, same on left hip.
Oiler, P. Horses, IX) connected on
left 8l?oulder Address Lono Rock,
Pettvs, A. C Horses, diamond F on
left shoulder; cattle, two J's inverted
and connected on left hip, upper slope
left ear, split in right, wattle ou inside of
right fore leg, near knee.
Rogers, Cass. Oattle, 7 on left hip or
thigh; ear mark, crop on right and under
slope on left. Horses, 7 on left hip.
Rector, J. W. Horses, JO on lef
shoulder. 0
Stalter, D. B. Horses and cattle -7-on
left thigh.
Sperry, E. G. Cattle, W C on left hip,
' crop off right and nnderbit in left ear
dulap; horses, W C on left shoulder.
Wallace, Cbarles.W on right thigh,
hole in left ear, cattle. W on righf
fthoulder, some same on left shoulder for
horses.
Willingllam, J. W. Horses, BUD on
left flank.
Walbridge, Wm. Horses, UL ou left
shoulder. o
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BIG 'RTOCTION IN PRICES !
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The Old-Established House of
J. L: Morrow & Son!
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HAVE
MARKED 'DOWN
HEIR ENTIRE STOCK OF
General MerclsswM&ke, Groceries,
Clothing, Boots and Shoes, c
Etc Etc.
NEW FURNITURE' sf&RE!
O 0 e
a
H. J. CEEEDON,
Has opened up on Main Street a Large and Complete Stock of Fur-
nituee, Consisting of
BEADSTEADS, CHAIRS, TABE&
SPRING BEDS, WASH STANDS,
MATRESSES, PICTURE JTUms,
LOOKING-GLASSES, BUREAUS,
Which he II sell at Reasonable Prices. .
Frovintr ud done free of charge at tho
(i AZETTKvVtllCe.
NOTICE OF INTENTION.
Land Owic at La Gbandc. Or.. )
a Jan. 22, 14.
Notice is hereby givTm that the fulloing
amed settler hue riled notice of his intention to
make tinal proof in rapport of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Deputy
County Clerk at Heppner, Or., on March 8, lb4.
via:
11'. E. IfyJery,
Commuted homestead No..'.' for the 8 H 8W
4 NW SW and 8W WW V, 8ec. 6, Tp 4 B,
K27E. He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence uion, and culti
vation of, said land, viz: Walter Cunady, Tony
Mulkev. Jot ph Kotfer. Freeman Greene, all ot
1BJ.. ,S
JOB WORK DONE NEATLY AND WITH DISPATCH.
. Gilding Done to Order.
jorvvarding
We have determined to do business on the Cash
System, or 90 days' time, and to make it
an object f our customers to assist us in abolish
ing the old, high-priced long-credit way
of doing business, we have made the most astonish
ing Reduction in Prices ever mde by any
House in Eastern Oregon, or anywhere else. In
fact, we have made
Sweeping Reductions !
All sund, and confidently assert that we
can sell you goods cheaper than any other house
in Eastern Oregon. Call and inspect our
Stock, anl get prices. e
NO MORE BIG PIECES!
J. L. Morrow & Son,
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CornerMay Main
St., Heppner, Oregon.
H. HE H HE jST,
and Commission Merchant,
H. W. DwtOHT. Regitr.
)dhaleb
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
NOTICE OF INTENTION.
Land OfEce at La Orande. Or., Jan. 28, 'S4.
Notice is hereby (riven that the followiiiir
named settler has filed notice of Mb intontion to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before K. W. Far
row, Notary Fublio at Pendleton, Or., on Marc'u
10, vis:
Ezra II. rti.on,
D. S. No. 8J4. for the BW M SK H SE !
Sec. H, NW M NK and NE U. NW Sec.Si.Tp
5 8, K 81, E, W. M. lie names the following wit
niwKra to nrove his continuous residence upon.
and cultivation of. said land, viz: W. B. Bolin,
James Huston, Walter Boynton, A. A. Boyntou.
aU of AUm, Or.
45-50 H. W. UwioaT, Kegister.
Castle Rock,
Oregok.
$6
Keeps on Hand a General Stock of
NOTICE OF INTENTION.
Land Office at L Grande Orenni, )
Jan.M, )
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has tiled notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before E. W. Far
row, Notary Public at Pendleton, Or., on March
10, lM, vu: i
Vnarlcs v inson.
D. S. No. 82-25, for the N V, NE 4 See. 22, and W
4 NW H Sec. 28, Tp 5 S. K 81 E. He names the
follrtvinf witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
nceupon ana cultivation ot, said lanu, vii: .
B. Bolin, Jnmes Huston, Walter lioyuton, A. A.
Boyntou, all of Alba, Ot. Soisk
45-00 Jt. VV. DW1KM, Ite(flitr.
Staple Groceries, Wool-sacks, Twine, Etc.
Agent for C. H. Dodd & Co's
Farming Implements, and the Albina Lumber
ing Company.
SHIP GOODS, Care of W. II. II., CASTLE BOCK, OR.
Cash Advances made on Consignments of Wool, Sheep Pelts, Beef Hides and Deer
bkins.
MINOR & DODSON,
Grocery and Variety Store,"
MAIN STEEET,
HEPPNER,
OREGON.
We Keep in Stoo.t a Full Lne of
Goceries. Provisions, Stationery, Fancy Goods,
French and Aisierican Candies, Oranges, Lemons, Bananas and
other Fruits in season, Nuts, Cigars and Tobacco, Meerchaum
Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Holders, Cutlery, Fishing
Tackle, Guns, Pistols and Cartridges.
FRWIiim SQUARE AND SEASIDE LIBRARIES. BlN 'BOOKS BY
vlnl-tf. THE BEST AUTHORS.
CITY .B
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W. J. L E E Z E E
MAIN
STREET,
HEPPNER,
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OREO ON
-) DEALER IN(-
Stoves, Tinwctre,' Cutlery,
A grienj. tural Implements.
-)also has(-
HOES, BAKES, G1HND STONES,
AUGUBS, SAWS, HOBSE SHOES,
HABEOW TEETH0BIED CAGEfl,
LANTEENS AND PISTOLS.
Nails of All Kinds, Iron and "Wooden Pumps, and Bolts of All
Sizes.
-)aoext foe(-
The Celebrated Clipper Plow.
full line of shelf hardware.
The Farmer's Journal.
Fanners desiring a first-class family
' "and agricultural n-eekly paper will find
thai the Willamette Farmer tills the bill.
We can furnish the Famur end Gazettb
' 6t $40a year lor both, usual prig go.
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GEO. W. VOUXO.
W. A. ROD KEY.
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.ATTENTI
Stockmen, Farmers, and the Public Generally!
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of-
YOUNG & RODKEY,
Alkali, - Oi'n,
Beg leave to call your attention to their large and choice stock
G E i E R-;-yreii-B:
Complete in every department. If you do not see
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what you want, ask for it "We have cot it
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We arc Agents for Koshland Bros., Commission Merchants, Graders
and Packers.
LIBERAL CASS ADVANCES ON CONSIGNMENTS. BEST ATTENTION
GUAEANTEEP. FBOMTT BETTBNS.
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. J. B. NATTER, Prop'r,
Main Street, - - - - Heppner, Oregon.
-MANUFACTURER OF
L'aer Beer, Ale and Porter.
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Families
OTHERS,
Furnished vith Bottled Beer
Lunches of Ml Kinds:
SARDINES AND
on Short Notice.
LOBSTERS
California, Limburoer and Swiss Cheese.
Parties m the country must return empty kegs, or 51U apiece
will be charged.
J. C. DODSON,
PROPEIETOB OP
The Alkali Livery, Feed and Sale Stable,
0 " WEST MAIN ST., ALKALI, OREGON.
My Terms are
lleasonable.
Stock Left in My Care
Will be Well Attended
To.
Hay and Graft of the Best Quality Kept in Full Stock and For Sale.
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THE
Gazette Job Office!
Is prepared to do Printing at
Heppner prices, freight added. It
is not the only office in Eastern
Oregon, nor can it do the best
work in Eastern Oregon. But it
can do all kinds of ordinary Book
and Job Printing at fair and liv
ing rates. You can get your
printing done cheaper in San
Francisco, but if you send it there
you can also send there for your
local notices when your steers
have twins or your mules have
triplets.
NOTICE OF INTENTION.
Land Office at The Dnlles, Or.,
. mm Feb.4,lh8t. j
nnmed nuttier Iirh tiled notife of liia intention to
nmke final urimf in Biippoit of hi claim, iii.it
that said proof will be inudo before. Pailip I .
.Fame, iNotary at .Heppner, Ur., on aiurcn 1, listn,
viz:
Camuus n . Rfjcrictrd,
PrfMmption No. 80S4, for the NE Sec. 8 Tp S 8,
u r.. ne names i,np toiiowihk wiuiwna u
prove bin continuous residence upon, and culti
vation of, waid land, viz: T. Ij. Johiiaton, r. J.
Hallocfc, Wm. Overhuttzvr, J. M. Warden, oil of
Heppner. llretton.
Saddle
Main Street,
G. D. SMITH,
and Harness
Maker,
Alkali, Oregon.
Keeps consfanfly on hand a full assortment of
'' Harness. Bridles, Whips, Saddles, Collars. &o.,
In ehort everythinut in my line. All work in my line made to order, and from the beet Santa
Crux and Stockton leather.
REPAIKISG DOSE SUBSTANTIALLY AND WITH TASTE.
NOTICE OF INTENT.
Land Office tit The Dalles, Or., Feb. 4, 'U.
fiticu w li..r..Kv tri unn llint tiie ff il Inwitii'-
named Bettler has tiled notie of his intoutiottio
make final proof iu support of Lis cpiim, and
that said pntrwill be made before g. W. iJ'rih
op, Notary at Heppner, Or., on March 21, 1N134,
viz:
A. Spencer, tr
Pre-emption No.2Wl, for tho M? See. 22, Tp 5
h, H 2ti K. lie names the followii'it witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and culti
vation of, mid l.vul, viz: John llwdrix, K, h..
Hw-inburne, T. h. Johnston, J. iiaird, ail cf
Hoinmer, Umatilla t o., Or.
4t-51 K. L. HxiTa. Heisistur.
NOTICE OP INTENTION.
Land Office st The Dallee.Or., Feb. 4, '84.
Notice is hereby ttiven that the follovrh.tf
namcd settler has riled notice of his intention tc
make tinal proof in support of his claim, ai.d
that said proof will lie made before L. W. Dar
ling, Notary at Lone llock, Or., on March 22, li84.
viz:
Joseph Whyt?,
Pre-emption No. 347, for the H SW U 8o. ill
Tp 4 S, K 23 JO, and K 4 NW W Sc. 8, Tp 5 8, 11
2H K. He names the following witnesses to prova
his continuous residouee uptn, aril crdt ivatiop.
of, said land, viz: S. B. Westett. Oiho Ward, ot
Lone Hock, Wasco Co., Or.; 11. ('. Matney, John
(ioss, of Lost Valley, Wasco Co., Or.
4ti-M E. L. Smith, ReRi'ster.
NOTICE OF INTENTION.
Lund Office at The Didlos Or., Feb. 7, 'M.
Notice is hereby jriven that the followiMf
nnmed settler has tiled notice of his intention to.
make final proof in suppor t of his claim. ai.d
tliat "aid proof will be made before A. Mallory,
Notary Public at Heppner, Or., on March, il, lHiii,
viz:
S. A. Rodman,
Pre-emption No. !! !, fotie R H NW 'i Sec. 12,
8 i NE 4 Sec 11, 'l'p 5 8, H 25 K. He uamm th
following witnemot- to prove his continnousjL'ii
dence npon, and cultivation of, s:ud htrii, vfD.
N, Uardinaii, Allen Hoyse, Wm. Mm, par. itnara
Munwir, all of ibirdman, Umatilla county, Or,
47-52 E. L. Smith, Hejjister.
NOTICE OF INTENTION.
IjA? D OmOI AT A HltANDK, On,,
fet., Win.
Notice is hereby iven tliat the followino'-
named settler has filed notice of his intontion to
make tir.al proof iu support of hi claim, ai'.d
that said proof will bo made before 0. W. Bish
op. Notary Public at Heppuer, Or., ou March 21,
1SH4, viz:
Wm. F. Brvwn,
D. S. No. 8S4, for the NW 4 Sec. S, Tp 2 S, U 27
E, W. M. i!e names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, atd culti
vation of. said land, viz: Oscar Tibbet. John
Gentry, Charles McBee, John White, all of Hepp
ner, Or. 47-52 H. W. Dwiuht Ilegister.
NOTICE OF INTENTION.
Land Office at The Dalles, OrM Feb. 5, 'R4.
Notice ishereliy (riven that the foliowinir-iHimed
settler has filed notice of hiB intention to make
filial proof iu support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before ii. W. Hishop, No
tary at Heppner, Or., on March 21, 18H4, viz:
fyJohn Hook,
Pre-emption. 21WSS. for the WBE!4 SK M
UK H Hoc, 7, M H HW U Bee. HI, Tp 5 8, R 26 E.
He naniMj the followins; witnesses to prove bi'i
eontinmms residence upon, and oultivution of , A
said land, viz: Howard Morris, Hyron Bennett.
A.J.Thompson, of Hurdman; J. H. Foil, of
Heppner, Umatilla county, Or.
47-52 EL. Bmith. Heitistor.
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In Justice's Court for the Precinct ot Heppner,
County of Umatilla, Htate of Oregon.
David A. Horren, plaintiff, va Nathan Mellee, do
fendant.
To Nathan McBee, the above-named defendant;
In the name of the State of Oregon, you are here
by required to appear before the undersigned,
Justice of the Peace, for the precinct aforesaid,
on the 5th day of April, 184, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
of aaid day, at the oiiioo of said Justice, in said
precinct, to answer the above-named plaintiff in
a civil action. The defendant will take notic
that if he fail to answer the complaint herein,
the plaintiff will tako judgment against him for
f 2H.50, and for plaintiff's disburaemeiita o this,
action.
(Jiven under my hand this lflth day of FebrUi- -,
ary, 1HH4. A. Mammky,
hf.al Justice of the Peace.
1'his summons is published once a week for six
consecutive weeks, by order dated February Is,
l.sj, of A. Mallory, Justice of the Peace for said
Precinct of Heppner, County of Umatilla, btato
of Oregon. ii. W. Hea,
-54 Plaintiff Attorney,
8LMM0XSI.
In Justice's Conrt for the Precinct of Heppner,
County of Umatilla, Ftnte of Oregon.
Heppner Blackmun, plaintiffs, v Nathan Mc
Ji, defendant.
To Nathan McBee, the above-named defendant:
In the name of the Mate of Oregon, you are here
by requirtd to appear before the undersigned, n
Justice of the Peace for the precinct aforesaid ou
April 5th, 1HH4. at 10 o'clock A. M. of said day, at
the office of said Justice, in said precinct, to an
swer the above-named plaintiffs in a civil action
The defendant will take notice that if he fail to
answer the complaint herein, the plaintiff will
take judgment against him for 2X.13, and for
plaintiff's disbursements of this action.
Given under my hand this 18th dny of Kebrtu
ary. lJt. A. Mallory,
Ik;lJ ... Justice of the Pence.
This summons ig put.hshed once a ...
six consecutive weeks, hy order dated February
itvt. or a. aiaiiory, Jnsticeof the Peace, for
County of Umatilla,
ii. W. Hea,
Plaintiff's Attorney.
1H,
the Precinct of Heppner,
State ot uregon.
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