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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
4
The notice appears as a historical public notice with dates and filing references continuing from 1904 into 1909. It mentions a second class matter entry and a Madras Oregon postmark with a December 30 1909 date. The fragmentary text indicates a legal or administrative notice proceeding related to an application.
The Spokane & Inland Electric line surveys a Colfax to Connell route via Spring Flat and Alkali Flat while the O R&N pursues Palouse tracks in midwinter. Rivalry between Hill and Harriman accelerates rail expansion across the Pacific Northwest despite costs and weather.
The Reclamation Service reports the Oregon allotment is 1.5 million dollars less than the state entitlement based on land sales.George Pinchot era experts note the misallocation and suggest the modest gain in securing any funds.
A letter quoting Orgonian and James J Hill argues for clearer leadership on noble matters and a nationwide farming system to boost soil productivity. Hill urges farmers to study conditions and act, noting that abundant grain crops are essential for sustained national prosperity.
Dwyer and Co seeks drivers for slip wheel and Fresno scrapers at the head of Porter Spring Canyon. Wages posted as 85 and 40 dollars per month.
Department of the Interior notice from The Dalles Oregon dated December 18 1909 announces a contest by John H Doan against homestead entry 01499 of October 27 1908 for a parcel near Madras Oregon alleging six months of abandonment due to service in the U S armed forces. The hearing dates are February 18 1910 at 10 am before Notary Public Howard W Turner in Madras and final hearing February 25 1910 at 10 am before the Register and Receiver in The Dalles. Publication is required.
The Department of the Interior notes a contest affidavit by Charles W. Baher against homestead entry No. 14213 filed February 21, 1905 for the nelg see WO to 10arne WM. The entryman is alleged to have wholly abandoned the tract for six months. A hearing is set for February 25, 1910 before the Land Office officials in The Dalles Oregon with due process by publication.
The Pioneer offers home and county news to keep readers connected with surroundings. Subscription rate is 1.50 dollars per year.
A. C. Sanford of Madras reports a Portland Transportation House letter says only one phonograph on hand now but a shipment is due soon. Sanford’s December sales reached 11 machines with five more expected to arrive shortly, boosting winter activity.
Public land notice from The Dalles Oregon lists James F. Blanchard of Madras filing for homestead in 1900 with final commutation proof due January 19 1910 and witnesses named. Additional final settlement notice for Edward Kutcher estate posted with hearing February 7 1910.
State of Oregon files for land disposal under 1948 act preserving mineral rights. Public protest due by February 1 1910. File Serial No 05606. C W Moore signs for the land office.
The final five year proof to establish claim to the land described is to be presented before Herbert C. Roeper U S Commissioner at Antelope Oregon on January 12 1910. Claimant names witnesses George Dodd Charles W Height Lulu M Bennett Frank L Bennett and C W Movite Registrar.
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