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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
4
Public notices list subscription prices and advertising rates for the Madras Oregon newspaper. The note shows six month and three month options and mentions application for advertising rate details. It also states the paper is entered as second class matter in August 2 year 4 at Madras Post Office under federal act.
Central Oregon lauds the Oregon Trunk Line for pressuring Harriman forces in the Deschutes canyon as a pivotal factor in finally advancing a Central Oregon railroad. The piece recalls broken promises by Harriman interests and regional hopes tied to E E Lytle and Corvallis & Eastern, framing the struggle as a fight over access to development and transportation.
Reports from the Madras district note favorable yields despite overall poor grain conditions in Eastern and Central Oregon. Farmers describe 25 to 30 bushel per acre wheat, with Madras weather buffering the area more than others in the state.
Federal Court restraining order stops 60 miles of Harriman road to Central Oregon last week. In Portland Harriman representatives are aggrieved as questions arise about years of unchallenged plans and promises to Central Oregon. The move signals a challenge to Harriman monopoly in regional transport.
At the request of Harri man attorneys the injunction hearing by Oregon Trunk Line against the Harriman railroad in the Deschutes canyon was postponed from Friday the 13th to Tuesday the 17th of the month. The term double hoodoo of Friday the 13th is noted as superstition.
Heat and rattlesnakes plague Des chutes canyon railroad crews. A camp reports a den of 38 rattlesnakes and the canyon is alive with them. Snakes seek cool beds, but heat and serpents will not halt the railroad work.
Oregon seems set to become the center of intense railroad excitement in the coming years as substantial lines finally join the state’s developing system. The Portland Telegram notes that while paper railroads persist, there is a healthy mix of real railroads meeting the state’s needs.
Sub contracts for sections along the Oregon trunk line near Madras have been awarded to Powell Bros Calahan and Twoby & Dwyer. Powell Bros and their families arrived Monday and will base operations as equipment is due soon. The Harriman interco le project moves forward without conflicts with the Oregon Trunk Line.
George A. Kyle, recently resigning as assistant chief engineer of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul extension on the Pacific Coast, becomes chief engineer for the Oregon Trunk Line. N. W. Bethel remains with the company as Kyle’s assistant. Kyle assumes full charge of the engineering department this week.
The family thanks neighbors and many friends for acts of kindness during their son Urlong illness and bereavement. They specifically appreciate Rev. and Mrs. I D Brown and others for sympathy and assistance shown during this time.
Sunday school meets at 19 a.m. Epworth League at 7 15 p.m. Preaching at Wibbert schoolhouse next Sunday morning. Last service there for this conference year. Madras services in the evening and following Sunday Aug 29. Annual Conference at Coeur d Alene Idaho Sept 1-6. Window sale next Saturday at S S Larkin's store with free ice cream. Talent social next week at an announced time and place. G K Moorhead pastor.
The notice invites attendance at Baptist services in Madras with preaching on the fourth Sunday monthly. Union Sunday School meets every Sunday at 16 a.m led by Superintendent J. D Brown, including classroom activities for children.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at The Dalles Oregon gives notice of intention to make final five year proof establish claim to land near Madras Oregon before United States Commissioner Mowari W Turner on August 1 1909 Witnesses named Willand Stonehocker George W Richardson James Mayes and James Lee all residents of Madras Oregon registration number 122-019 by W Moore Register
United States Land Office in The Dalles Oregon publishes notice that Oregon filed its application Serial No 05084 to select land under the 1900 act and amendments. Adverse claimants or objectors due to mineral character must file protest by September 2 1900 with W Moone Register.
The Department of the Interior through the Office of Indian Affairs invites sealed proposals to set grazing privileges on the Warm Springs Reservation Oregon under the perawt system. Bids will be received in Washington DC until 2 PM Monday August 30 100% and opened publicly with bidders present. Maps and details available from Warm Springs Indian School Superintendent. HK G Valentlin Commissioner
Reduced rates for two days and premium given advertised by Fred Davis as agent for the San Francisco Examiner updated title Ameri can Weekly subscription offer announced with bi weekly terms and promotional benefits.
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