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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
4
The Madras Pioneer lists advertising rates on application. Classified and other notices may be published through the post office at Madras Oregon under acts of Congress of March 8 1878.
A cautious note on a reported gold strike in the county. The text argues many rushes are inflated by hype, with few actually finding riches. It cautions against chasing gold fever and emphasizes the peril of fruitless prospecting.
J. W. M. A. Robinson & Co plan a roof tank fed by a gasoline engine to supply water for fire protection and building needs. The system powers a grain grinder and will support new farming equipment while travelers return from a berry-picking trip near Santiam.
The excerpt advises digging and cementing a cistern to store water for winter use when busy in harvest. It suggests delaying opening the cistern until May and notes Sanford, dill & Co. sell the cement. This reads as a practical both tips and local business mention from a historical notice.
One grain drill one sulky plow one pair bob sleds one 33 wide tire wagon with hayrack two two year old mare colts on range one Durham cow one Jersey cow. For particulars address or call on F J Brooks Madras my agent J A Messinger.
Two bead work horses and two unbroke horses offered for cash sale. Includes one set double harness, a 14 inch walking plow, 10 tons of hay. Inquiry of D. W. Barnett eight miles north of Culver by telephone.
Two Jersey heifers for sale. For details contact J. Hi. Horney in Madras Oregon. Also a note about removing a window board and obtaining glass from Sanford Bill and Co.
Three hundred sixty acres east of Madrass 7 miles with cultivation across 250 acres untilled. Leased by term or yearly, at rates. Includes house, wire rooms, stables, granary, good well. For particulars inquire at this office. jrov
Notice is hereby given that Kampfer of Shantke Oregon has filed a land claim in section 410 to the not ow quarter. The register and receiver at The Dalles will hear the claim on the Biv day of Allettet 106. Witnesses Perry A Monroe O WY McPherson and A Kawpiet, Madras Oregon to prove the claim.
Notice is hereby given that Daniel Swift of Culver Oregon filed notice of intention to hold year proof in support of his Homestead entry No OH8 dated June 8 10 for quarter sections 18 12 6 18 W ii. Proof will be made September 5 1908 before D P Hea U S Commissioner at Matra Oregon. Witnesses: Jesse D Stearns Fed W Hall Frank F Fises all of Culver Oregon Frank M Loveland of Madras Grego Munaks.
Department of the Interior notices John P. Monnier of Madras Oregon files to prove up final homestead for Entry No 18098 on land in township 18 south range 6 west. Hearing before U S Commissioner in Madras on September 6 1906. Witnesses named include Charles F Klann William Brownhill Bert Looms Frank Stangland all of Madras Oregon and Michael T Nonan.
Urban Reineck and Jake Mererson killed a large number of rattlesnakes while loading hay six miles north of town. Heineck killed all snakes found under the hay shock, claiming the best day yet for rattlesnake catches this harvest season along Deschutes and Crooked River regions.
John A. Isham left Friday for Blue River to finish a hunting trip paused earlier in the year. He plans a two to three week return. Also noted, reward posted for two halters and a riding bridle lost Saturday on the Warm Springs to Madras road. Mr and Mrs J H Hamer identified at Warmspring Agency where Hamer is listed as Government farmer.
Disjointed OCR notes describe a three week mountaineer hunt near Hood Spot. References to Benides Woe Hailey Bidaly Weiner and others appear as stray names amid rural chase terms. Dave Barnett plans a move to the Valley with stock and assets.
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