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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
4
One year six months and three months subscription rates listed. Advertising rates available on application. Paper entered as second class matter August 2, 190? at the Madras Oregon post office under the March 8 1879 act. Thursday April 23 1908.
The nomination battle in Crook County ends without bitterness as H C Ellis of Bend is named Republican candidate for County Judge. Support from rival Blanchard shown, Ellis praised for businesslike, impartial administration. urged for overwhelming countywide backing in June election.
The contest for the Seventeenth District State Senate seat appears competitive despite strong Republican majorities in Crook Klamath and Lake counties. Democrat Springer supports Statement No 1 while Dr Merryiman of Klamath Falls opposes it and backs the Republican U S Senate choice.
In this county Merry man trailed the other two candidates for the nomination yet held a leading position in Klamath county, making the statewide race for the district senator notable. The contest diverges from past June elections which merely ratified the Republican nomination.
The Laidlaw Chronicle debuted in a new six column quarto format with a two page insert. Red ink on the name plate and ads adds color while local news and commentary fill six pages. Editor and owner Mr Sea bury earns praise for the paper’s improved appearance reflecting well on him and the community.
The Laid law Chronicle editor Seabury made a hopeful start by outlining two newspaper railroads into Central Oregon in its first issue. The writer notes the challenge of building a network for a vast railroad-less region and believes stronger efforts may follow with time and familiarity.
In the county race Hon H M Cake wins the Republican Senate nomination by one vote over C W Fulton. County totals show Cake 842 Fulton 841 with Cake carrying the precinct by 25 votes. Other notes list Lafollette winning the Democratic assessor nomination, Willetts narrowly ahead for state senator, Merryman possibly nominated, and Warren Brown reported for county clerk.
Holt Manufacturing Company plans a second trial of the traction freighting outfit to demonstrate feasibility. Arrangements are under way for an early test run between the local area and Shollike, following a prior attempt by a local freighting firm to operate the system.
A winter idle traction outfit near Shaniko awaits road work to begin a second trial run. Similar California freighting trains show roads considered worse than the Shaniko route can be managed. Last fall's first trip failed due to dusty, unpaved roads, but makers insist proper packing will enable the venture to resume if successful.
Democratic candidate G Springer and Henry Windom of Culver visit town. Windom recalls Corvallis winter relocation for his children's schooling. S O O F lodge plans 5th anniversary celebration with Prineville and Laidlaw delegations. Local anglers find muddy Deschutes. trout flies emerge as season nears. Mud Springs school hosts ice cream social May 1 with music and cake. public invited.
Charles E. Brownhill, father of Timo thy Brownhill and former Herald editor, arrived in Portland after a long journey from Melbourne to Sydney to Victoria B C then Seattle and on to Portland. His voyage included a rough sea incident injuring his arms and causing much discomfort. He is an English native with a long travel record across England and America and currently has relatives in The Dalles and Madras Oregon.
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