Hill Engineers Travel South for Bend Oregon Trunk Line
A 22 member Hill railroad survey party halted in Madras on their way south bound for Bend. They work for the Oregon Trunk Line seeking routes into California and beyond amid a court case over Deschutes canyon right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Bend
Oregon
Deschutes Canyon
Shaniko
Oregon Trunk
Harrimen
California
John D. Porte
Mr. Hill
San Francisco
Hill
Madras Pioneer Sells to Howard Turner and Booster Plan
The Madras Pioneer is sold by Max Lueddemann to Howard W. Turner United States Commissioner. Turner will take charge in September lease the building and retain the current staff D Percival will assist. The paper vows to continue its booster stance for Madras and the Madras country under new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras Pioneer
Max Lueddemann
Howard W. Turner
United States
Pioneer
Turner
D. Percival
Wilh Sistet
Timothy Brownhill
Madras
Deschutes Railroad Fight Ends With Ranch Sale
W. W. Brown, owner of a Bend area ranch, refused a blocking bid of 3000 for a small river‑adjacent strip that would block railroad progress. He later sold a tenth acre segment and full right of way across his ranch for 3000, signaling fair play toward both Harriman and Porter Bros. rail efforts in Central Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Brown
Central
Oregon
Porter Bros
Railroad Injunction Fate Rested with Judge Advised
Under advisement, the fate of the injunction brought by the Oregon Trunk Line against the Deschutes Railroad Company is being determined by a judge. The case centers on legal questions over railroad operations and staking out compliance measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deschutes Canyon
Federal
Portland
Bean
Harriman Congees
Southern Extensions Company
Denchytes
Harriman
Oregon Trank Line
Harriman Road
Nssue
Cotton
Porter Bros
Oregon Trunk Line
Dewchutes Railroad
Interior Department
Oregon
Deschutes Railroad
Livingston Sells Local Hotel and Livery Interests
J. W. Livingston disposes of his Madras hotel and livery interests. Douglas Hood buys the livery, W. C. Moore buys the hotel. The family plans to leave in September for Tennessee, tour California, then return to Oregon or Washington to reside. Livingston retains other Madras property and booster club ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Livingston
Douglas Hood
W.C. Moore
Madras
Boosters’ Club
First Construction Work In The County
Powell Bros begin the Harriman line grade work from mile post 1024 south for four and a half miles, establishing a camp near Willow Creek canyon. North from Willow Creek, Twohy & Dwyer win the section contract with Calahan at Bago Brush. Oregon Trunk Line crews to follow. Madras braces for a business boost as railroad activity expands.
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Powell Bros
Harrimen
Willow Creek Canyon
Powell Brow
Deschutes
Madras
Willow Creek
Althogh
Caruthers
Calahan
Bage Brush
Twohy & Dwyer
Bago Brush
B.G. Ruddock
Culver
F.W.L. Humphrey
Boulli
Oregon Trunk Line
Harriman
Porter Bros
Oregon Trunk
Deschuten Canyon
Wilow Creek
Oregon
Canyon
Wil
Businese
Condemnation suit filed over right of way near Madras
W A Ellis and wife were served with a summons in a condemnation suit brought by Deschutes Railroad Company for a right of way across their homestead southwest of Madras. The case, filed in the Circuit Court, stems from a failed negotiation after Ellis asked 1000 dollars when the railroad offered about 500. The survey cuts Elliss land and will be reviewed by a jury at the October term to determine damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ellis
Deschutes Railroad Company
Madras
Robinson
Marriman Road
Elly
Ellis
Harriman
Ellis Quarter
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HE Hahn Hotel
Farmers’ Union
Feed & Sale Stable
Campbell
TS. Hawrey
Pres
Famser
Prea
J.C. Fowisr
Cohr
McRecon Banking Co
Foreign Exchange
Shaniko, Oregon
E. Crosby
Drugs & Kodaks
The
Dalles
Kodak Company
Rochester, N. Y
Murfine’sa
A. E. Crosby
U. S
Madrar
Pesce Culver
Vadars
Pioneer Hallding
J. H. Haner
Notary Public
Bonis
First National Bank
Prineville, Oregon
B.F, Aulen
BaLowse
Will Wenawritech
H, Daltowrs
Aes
A. M. Williams & CO
B. S. Larkin
Madras, Ore
Bend Country
Fass
Will
W.W. Brown
Calicos
Just
J. C. & M. A. Robinson General Merchants
Madras, Oregon
Powell Brothers, Contractors
Harri
Man Ling
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