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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
4
The Madras Pioneer announces weekly publication by The Pioneer Publishing Co with subscription rates and advertising terms. It enters as second class matter August 20 1904 at Madras Post Office under the act of Congress of March 8 1879. Thursday August 5 1909.
Hill and Harriman contractors marshal hundreds of workers along the Deschutes canyon as rival rail projects surge toward Central Oregon. Estimates place 800 to 1,500 men in camps with headcount rising daily, while supporter Twohy claims 5000 workers could be deployed soon despite harvest labor competition. The bustling activity signals a serious bid to secure the water level route in a fractured Oregon railroad war.
Engineers of the Reclamation Service met with Interior Secretary Ballinger in Portland to apportion a $7,000,000 fund among irrigation projects under way or to be started this year. It is unlikely much is allocated to new work with emphasis on completing existing projects. Malheur may gain a share if new work is funded, while Crooked River faces limited chances as the group focuses on underway projects.
District leaders urge continued effort to win favorable action on the project. They emphasize the people’s goal to secure a fair share when future allocations are made.
Porter Brothers estimate massive traffic from Central Oregon timber wheat and products if the Deschutes canyon water level route to Central Oregon is built linking to Hill and Harriman lines at the Columbia River. They claim 700 cars daily for 30 years would move timber and other goods, giving the railroad control of the region’s traffic.
Report notes multiple railroad developers discover Central Oregon’s attractiveness and plan routes. Observers warn against crowding as interest rises and urges orderly arrival to ensure ample space for all.
Sunday school at 1 a.m. Epworth League at 7:85 p.m. Services Sunday at Mountain View schoolhouse 11 a.m. Last service before conference starting September 1. G. B. Moorhead, pastor. Window sale next Saturday afternoon at B. S. Larkin's store. Tea cream will be served.
Notice is given that Effie A Anderson formerly Effie A Taylor of Mentras Oregon has filed intent to prove up a five year claim on Lot 8 and several fractional lots in section 10 of township 10 range 12 at Madras Oregon before U S Commissioner Howard W Turner on August 8 190? with witnesses William L Stonehooker George W Richardson James Mayes and James Tee all of Madras Oregon.
Notice from United States Land Office in The Dalles Oregon on July 17 1908 states Oregon has filed Application Aerial No 05084 under the general land acts to select lands. Adverse claimants or objectors due to mineral character or other reasons must file protest affidavits by September 2 1909 as required. C W Moore Register.
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