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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
4
The Madras Pioneer records indicate it is entered as second class matter on August 29, 1904, at the Madras Oregon Post Office under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. The issue date shown is December 5, 1907, with a price of $1.50.
County assessor reports total property value this year near 7 million dollars, up from 2.3 million four years ago. Growth from timber land patenting and new farming districts raises taxes despite a rate cut from 21 to 15 mills, causing protests over perceived inequities in taxation.
A new Harriman issued map highlights Harriman control over Oregon transport with the Corvallis & Eastern and the Oregon Eastern lines, while Central Oregon lacks red lines indicating railroad construction. Governor Chamberlain extends holidays to Dec 4 as bankers push currency stability, and business leaders in Portland urge continuation of holidays into the new year to shield state interests.
Mrs. Sarah A Clark Springer aged 83 died November 28 1907 at the home of her son G Springer near Culver after a long illness. She leaves three children Mrs C W Young Tacoma WA Mrs J C Wilson The Dalles and G Springer Culver. She was born August 25 1824 in Preble County Ohio and married George W Springer February 23 1849. Funeral by Rev L D Brown at Grey Butte Cemetery with many mourners present.
Rev. J. A. Spear, mission ary to the Warmspring Indians at Simnasho, arrived in The Dalles and reported social and intellectual improvements among the Warmspring people. He helped build the church, stores, post office, and school since the 1890s and notes a modernized reservation with a functioning phone line and better agency facilities.
J. E. Shears, District Deputy in Portland Oregon, argues MWAs advantages over rivals. He cites large member base, high protection totals, low costs and steady growth with thousands of new certificates monthly. He invites applications and references C A Waterhouse in Modras Oregon for more information.
Inquire at the printing office for a complete supply of legal blanks for sale including warranty and quit claim deeds real chattel and crop mortgages justice court blanks and notary forms Details provided by F B Brooks Public.
Department of the Interior at The Dalles issues a contest by Morton P. Doty against entry No. for ei cw iy wifhey. Contest claims absence from land for over a year, no improvements, and presumed army or naval service. Hearing set January 6 with final hearing January 11 before the Register and Receiver. publication ordered for due service.
Lost horse branded JS on left shoulder with indistinct marks resembling AS. Description notes a Darkekin lore type, weight about ponmis with yearé. Reward offered by J. M. Larsen in Madre Oregon for recovery. Call for prices on drills harrow and other farming gear from J W L and M A Robinson.
Publication announces the Timber Land Act notice for land in Oregon Sisters County. It lists the land for sale on December 13 at the office in Hood River, with witnesses and potential adverse claim requirements by December 19.
Rolled barley fetched 2 dollars a ton as a sale listing notes buyers and sellers identified as W. and M. A. Nobitieas & Ua with quantity 4 tons mentioned in the line item.
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