10 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
1
An annual meeting of School District No. 22 at the Madraw schoolhouse is set for next Saturday at 1 p.m. to levy a tax for the current year. Last year an 8 mill levy covered bonds and expenses. this year the addition of grades increased costs, with the levy expected near 10 mills relying on more students to offset costs.
A. M. Drake, Bend founder and original owner, reclaimed the Bend townsite and other Bend properties after the Central Oregon Development Company defaulted on deferred payments. Drake cites strong development potential for Central Oregon and upper Deschutes, asserting the region will gain transport facilities soon to boost growth.
U S Grewell acquires 840 acres of land along Trout Creek north of Sagebrush from Mrs A J Priday and H L Priday. The former Cowles place includes a school section and 200 surrounding acres, with 20 acres of alfalfa. He plans stock, hogs, and cattle operations, taking possession next May, contingent on Harriman Deschutes line surveys.
Work in the past two weeks on the Fisher road near Madras North at the public pumping plant has reshaped the steep end and sharp turn for better wagon passage. The improvement makes the road more usable for future travel from the north, with Mayes place route still preferred for lower town stopping and convenience, though not a county road.
A historic road into Madrasa—not a county highway—will likely remain open under Mr Mayes. Local travelers depend on the old route, and many in the area would be disrupted if the passage were closed.
Ontario Oregon reports a series of yaw explosions at 5 pm that last over an hour, hurling water mud and pebbles to 150 feet. The day begins with resumed drilling as the wharf extends. Today's find is the largest yet, signaling a vast gas supply. Oil company directors seek a city franchise to light and heat the town.
In Prineville a week remain before the city election sparks a tense contest. Ex mayor Will Wurgweiler claims credit for cutting city indebtedness by 2500 dollars, while the prohibition faction from a Methodist church meeting backs a fall slate. Mayor Wurzweiler says he will vote on December 21 and was not at the nominating meeting.
Paul Brunzel and Son advertised in Madras to buy a car load of horses and asked owners to leave names at the Pioneer office, but they have not appeared. Many locals with two to six horses each left their names, and the Pioneer laments being the instrument of disappointment as buyers failed to arrive.
A Prineville correspondent records Madras Oregon as the Deschutes River survey center and new Harriman railroad division point. The town will inaugurate a regulation lockup to handle dranks and disorderlies formerly tied to the telephone pole.
E P Robison filed a contest against Joseph Jerro s Crooked River homestead claiming abandonment since entry. Hearing before Max Lueddemann showed Jerro did not defend. Robison plans a new entry after cancellation. Witnesses included Mrs M F Bradford and A B Prine.
John Loveall drilled a new well in the Wis late Snook and Lockard addition and struck water at 72 feet. Water proved ample for all household purposes with double the flow of nearby flat area wells. Ivan Hale drilled the Loveall well and has sunk several wells in the area.
Advertisement notice promoting wants to the Pioneer newspaper with regular classified advertising rates and inquiry prompts. The ad emphasizes effective reach and affordable pricing for local listings and announcements.
Large rabbit drive to corral rabbits into a 150 foot diameter enclosure with wings extending a quarter mile will occur next Monday near the Monner homestead. General L Paxton leads the effort with aides, crowds expected from local farmers and hundreds of Indians from the Warm Springs reservation anticipated to attend.
Madras merchants report large freight consignments in recent weeks as they prepare for the holiday season. Businessmen say this Fall has been better than ever and anticipate a robust holiday trade with extensive preparations underway.
C W Moore register and Louis K Arneson receiver announce surveys for townships 9S 14E 13S 12E and 14S 11E entered and placed on file for entries filings and selections as of December 31 1908 in the Dallas Chronicle.
The Estele liquor stock in Sheriff Elking’s possession is set for disposal after the defendant filed a bankruptcy petition. The case moved to federal court with an expected order to ship the stock to Portland or Shaniko for delivery to authorities. Several Prineville residents will regret the county loss.
Prineville region urged to push for a railroad as work nears completion from the Deschutes River to Madras on the main line. General Manager O Milem told the Portland Telegram Prineville has received no advance plans, suggesting local support is needed or risk delays.
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