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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists Thursday publication by The Pioneer Publishing Co. with subscription rates for one year six months and three months. It notes advertising rates on application and states entry as second class matter August 4 1904 at the Madras Oregon post office under the 1870s act.
An editorial notes the announcement by N C Ellis to run for county judge. It highlights his legal training in Michigan and Illinois, postgraduate studies, and leadership as manager of Pioneer Telegraph and Telephone Company. The piece urges voters to nominate and elect him for a fair, competent administration.
Northern Crook County parties agree on a next county commissioner to be elected in June. Willis W. Brown of Heisler is urged to enter, with indications of willingness. Brown is known countywide for character and business ability as a county court member.
M A Lehman of Oneil has announced his bid for the Republican nomination for County Superintendent of Schools. The race attracts several contenders as four candidates already seek the post, seen as the county’s most sought office this year.
A calendar of religious services announces concerts and stirring sermons nightly from February 12 to 24 with invitations for all. Separate notice details a federal land filing in The Dalles Oregon, listing sworn statements by James W. Catticart, Edward Williams, John T. Sheedy, Archibald Price and others, with April 23, 1908 deadline for adverse claims.
Interior Department Land Office at The Dalles Oregon gives notice that George W Richardson of Madras Oregon intends to file final five year proof for homestead entry No 11042 filed June 9 1902 for the SE section and surrounding lots. Proof to be made before Frank Osborn U S Commissioner in Madras on March 16 1908 with witnesses George B Mayes James D Mayes L Lownks and AS Philips all of Madras Oregon.
Grace Wilroy of Prineville Cronk County Oregon applied to purchase land under timber and stone act and will prove land more valuable for timber than agriculture before the County Clerk in Prineville on April 9 1208-witnesses Maggie Blaze Charles Bedell HA Yester Edwin Graham. All claims must be filed by April 9 per Moore Register.
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