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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
4
Advertising matter on applications is declared second class by the Post Office act of Congress dated July 4, 1908. The notice appears in the Seer office under the 187 act and the date specified is a Thursday in July 1908.
Enthusiasm runs for extending the Columbia Southern from Shaniko into Central Oregon. The plan promises cheaper transport and open markets for Crook County producers, with stock subscriptions urged and Mr. Howard credited for driving the effort. Support promises county-wide development and strong returns via reduced freight costs.
Roscoe Howard, general manager of Deschutes Irrigation and Power Co., leads the push for a Central Oregon railroad. The Crook county fundraising effort shows vigorous action and determination, signaling a credible chance the project will advance to completion.
Federal Judge Wolverton sentenced Alfred Hi Grant, longtime Bend Oregon postmaster, to two years six months on McNeill's Island and fines totaling 3261.76 after he pleaded guilty to embezzling government funds by converting money orders for personal use. Grant, previously respected in Crook county, showed contrition and a clean record.
Public notice from The Dalles Oregon dated June 2 1908 lists Henry Collins of The Dalles and Thomas H Mellon of Tonkino Washington filing timber and stone final proof applications numbers 4677 and 4678 for sections 29 and others with witnesses Michael O Connor William G Mason Alice Webb Henry C Collins and Thomas H Mellon. Proves final proofs before the U S land office register W Moons at The Dalles on September 22.
Notice for publication from the Department of the Interior indicates a land office action at The Dalles Oregon with details readable from the notice. The document records a formal notice issued June 26 1908 regarding land disposition or filing requirements.
Subscribe for the Pioneer to receive home news at a yearly price of 1 40. The notice states the cost and the benefit of regular delivery.
An item notes that readers can place their wants notices in the Pioneer at regular local advertising rates, compelling readers to advertise goods services or needs through the paper.
A fragment references Crook County officials including Clerk Sheri Tredauer and a judge in relation to Kutchner precinct and a constable road supervisor role.
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