Harriman Rail Line Right of Way Only Forty Miles Approved
Deschutes canyon Deschutes River route gains approval for the first forty miles of Harriman railroad right of way from the Columbia River Ragath northward toward Central Oregon. Officials say the remaining Deschutes segment awaits routine action, with government projects in the canyon likely suspended. General Manager O’Brien notes the company is ready to proceed once federal authorization is issued.
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Harrimen
Deschutes Canyon
Deschutes River
Central
Oregon
Columbia River
Eaggan Jn
O'Brien
O. R. & N. Company
Washington
Deschutes
Pailroad
Auto passenger service established between Shaniko and Prineville
F D McCully of Joseph Oregon launches a single car auto service between Shaniko and Prineville with a 60 horsepower Thomas touring car. The first trip occurred last Saturday and regular daily round trips are planned, using the Madras route for better roads and business potential. Howard W Turner named local agent for the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. McCully
Joseph
Oregon
Shaniko
Prineville
Aml
Bhanika
Pray
Madras
McCully
McCally
Howard W. Turner
Provisions of Bounty for Predatory Animals
Bounty rates are set for various predators including coyotes wolves bobcats mountain lions and wild cats. Killers must present to the county clerk within six months the full skin with paws head and facial features and swear an affidavit detailing the animal killed.
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Tee County
Fragmentary notice on animal skins held for county payment
The text describes that after county approval skins will be returned to the person presenting them and a warrant will be drawn on the county general fund for the amount. It notes conditions about whether the animal was killed on or after February 1, 1908 and mentions state dead or alive status and related terms.
Ontario Oil Well Sees Depth Hit 2970 Feet
The Ontario oil well reaches 2970 feet while drilling through a harder sedimentary layer. A major gas stratum at 2240 feet registered 420 pounds per square inch as crews expect oil below within 75 to 100 feet. If oil is not found operators plan a second well about half a mile away in 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Oil and Gas
Ontaria
Ontario
Odd Fellows Mark 90th Anniversary Celebration
The local Odd Fellows lodge celebrated the 90th anniversary of the order with Rebekahs and wives as guests. Rev. I D Piana l Evangelist Samuel Gregg and B W Pitman spoke, noting Gregg’s long membership and former editorship. A supper followed in the hall beneath the lodge rooms.
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Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Order
Rebekahs
Ennn
Piana
Samuel Gregg
B. W. Pitman
Gregg
Odd Fellow
New Irrigation Project On Deschutes
Joseph G Huston, promoter of a Deschutes river irrigation scheme below Cline Falls, has been in town. the 5000 acre project shifted from colonisation to attracting local supporters. A new townsite is laid out on the Deschutes west of the river, miles below Cline Falls, as German settlers previously brought in are no longer pursued.
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Joseph G. Huston
Deschutes
Cline Falls
Huston
Deechiates
Cline Fall
Inland Empire sees bumper wheat yields after warm spell
A million dollar rain drenches Palouse and Inland Empire soils, boosting prospects for wheat. Northern Idaho faces cracked ground from winds while Pullman Colfax area farmers predict bumper yields. Winter wheat is well advanced and spring seeding finished. Lapwai millers expect new wheat to top 80 cents.
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Spokane
Wash
Palouse
Inland Empire
Idaho
Pullman
Colfax
Whitman County
Lapwai
Wortrice Perties Plan Wheat Exchange to Halt May 1909
Wortrice Perties announce plans to bring wheat to the mill in exchange for flour and will hold a meeting before the end of May 1909. They warn that the mill will shut down around that time and after the shutdown no wheat will be accepted. MADRAB MILLING Co.
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Esmy
St Wld
Madrab Milling Co
Daylight Stage Leaves Madras for Bhaukta Each Morning
A daylight stage departs Madras daily bound for Bhaukta from the Hahu Hotel. J. W. Livingstone is listed as the contact facilitating the route.
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Madras
Bhautka
Hahu Hotal
J. W. Liviogseon
Hold Court in the New Court House Prineville
The Spring Term of Circuit Court will begin at Prineville next Monday May 4 and be held in the new courthouse. Finishing touches are underway this week. Judge Ellis expects readiness by morning court convenes. Crook county’s new courthouse is described as one of the finest of its kind in the state with modern arrangement and comfortable quarters for county officers.
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Prineville
Ellis
Crook County
Will Resume Work on Oil Prospect
Frank Forrest, president of the Madras Oil & Gas Company, says the firm will resume drilling on the West slope of Grisly soon. A sick expert driller paused operations. the well has reached 300 feet and machinery can reach 3000 feet if oil is not found earlier.
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Frank Forrest
Crooked River
Madras
Forrest
Madras Oil & Gag Company
E. L. Bloomfeld
Rodman Brings In Big Grain Sale Profits in Prineville
George Rodman of Culver visited town last Friday in high spirits after receiving payments for grain from D. F. Stewart of the Prineville Flouring Mill totaling 3500 dollars. He cashed the 2008 largest single check ever drawn to a single person for grain and left with a hefty bundle of seed money for the next season.
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George Rodman
Culver
D. F. Stewart
Prineville Flouring Mille
Endurance Auto Race Aims Through Crook County Route
Crook county considers improving its route for an endurance auto race from New York to Seattle to be part of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. The plan would have 26 to 50 cars start in New York, pass Ontario Vale Prineville and across the Cascades to Albany and Seattle, with Crook County seeking vacation to enhance the route. County Judge Kile notes Crook’s segment is under review.
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Prineville
New York
Beattle
Crook County
Malheur
Harney
Crook
Oregon
Ontario
Vale
Barns
Cascade Mountains
Lebanon
Albany
Seattle
Kile
Coffin Brothers Sell Part of Vast Yakima Wheat Lands
The Coffin Brothers of North Yakima and formerly of The Dalles plan to sell part of their 160000 acre agricultural land holding in Washington. They will retain 40000 acres of pasture land while planning to subdivide large tracts into smaller parcels for wheat production. Widespread division into 10 acre lots has been reported near Mosier in Wasco County.
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Coffin Brothers
North Yakima
Dalles
Ahd
Jaful
Mosler
Wenaeer
Will
Wiley
Wescott ‘Ld
Dallet Ghruniale
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W. Livingston
He Haanagy, Pres Bo H. Pynxey
YjopPrep
J.C. Fowsa
Cabr
Meron Banking Co
Foreign Exchange
Shaniko, Oregon
Tout Creek
Ashwood
Hayecreek
Geo
LEE, Mgr
Proprietos
Istoffice Pharmacy
Stark
Hoib'Phonm
Dulles
James W. Hart
Dras
Howard Ww. Turner
U. S
couLver
of the
Pesce Culver
W. Ni, Ook
Omoe
Max Lueddemann
Pioneer Building
H. Haner
The
First National Bank
Prineville, Oregon
B. F. Atte
T. M. RaLowin
Cashier
Will Wenswettem
Vico Iron
H. Baupars
At. Cashier
A.M. Williams & CO
Orecow
van Tassel Land CO
Ora van Tassel
Pioneer
Bubgoribe Fort
Robinson’s Big Store
J. C
M. A. Robinson Merchants
Madras, Oregon
QOD
Iwland Empire
New Court House
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