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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
6
A local ad touts a wide range of toys and useful presents including Indy dolls pigs ducks banks horns books toy dishes mirrors fancy box paper jacks in the box and post card boxes. It urges buyers to act quickly before stock runs out and notes the goods are same as familiar items.
Mrs G H Stanton and daughter Carrie French of Grass Valley visit their son G V Stanton. Tommy McCormack and Frank Stangland improve at The Dalles hospital and may return next week. W J Cowherd suffered a mild lagrippe and has recovered. Methodist services next Sunday. morning topic Is the World Growing Better. evening Eternity in the Heart. Rev John J Pacey, pastor. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets praised by Thos E Williams of Middleboro Ky. sold by M E Snook. Two 160 acre homestead relinquishments, Madras area, priced $200 each. contact Bruce Hood.
A jewelry ad offers choice lots in the Depot addition at reduced prices for a short time. D W Barnett in Madras promotes Christmas gold bracelets and a line of gold and silver jewelry including watches chains charms brooches rings stick pins hatpins lockets. Notice of assignment informs creditors of H O Wilson that his property is assigned for creditors and requires sworn statements within three months.
Buyer seeks hens at 5 to 6 dollars per dozen and turkeys at 1 dollar each with size determining price. Delivery at Blue Front Midies on the 20th and 21st. Terms to be announced.
One room cottage in Madras offered cheap. Contact D W Barnett in Madras. New line of dolls and complete optical goods now at Mrs. Crosby's.
Report of the condition of the Madras State Bank No. 38 at Madras Oregon as of December 6 1911. The bank shows resources and liabilities with capital stock surplus undivided profits deposits and various certificates including cashier's checks. sworn by cashier G A Pearce and witnessed by notary LAWARD W TURNER on December 1909.
Elizabeth Reuter heir of John Reuter deceased of Madras Oregon, filed Homestead No 61618 on December 24 1908 for parcel in section 4 township south range west, announces intention to make final commutation proof before U S Commissioner Howard W Parner at Madras on January day. Witnesses: Lena Peyenski Paul Barr Frank P Sumer John B Brown.
Department of the Interior announces a public sale of described land at The Dalles Oregon by highest bid on January 10 1912 at 10 4 o'clock am under the 1906 act. Adverse claimants must file claims or objections by sale date.
Hum L Newell of Haycreek Oregon files intent to make final commutation proof for homestead No 07188 on landed allotments in township and range near The Dalles. The ceremony will be before Hagar W Turner U S Commissioner December 26 with witnesses Claude Shelton Val Hastings John F Church and Lee W Long. Registered W Moons.
Department of the Interior notice announces that Madras Oregon claimant filed for Final five year Proof to establish a homestead on lot described in the land claim near The Dalles Oregon. The hearing to confirm takes place before Howard W. Turner in Madras Oregon on December 13. Witnesses listed include Lene Peyenpkl Fred L H Reuter John Ren ter and Kona Meuter all of Madras Oregon.
Notice by the Land Office Commissioner under governing provisions for a public sale. Objections to the described land must be filed by the specified time. The sale is set for a fixed hour with details limited in this notice.
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