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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
1
County opposition to the Redmond backed plan to create Deschutes County and make Redmond its seat is urged. The piece argues voters should reject the initiative, noting partisan framing, long-term effects, and the burden on opponents. It contends new counties arise from local scheming and warns against rushed, ill read ballots.
At a mass meeting in Prineville on June 27 1910 citizens declared unanimous objection to a proposed Crook county split. They urged defeating the division until population centers and transportation avenues are established and commerce is settled. T. M. Elkins secretary T. M. Baldwin chairman.
In a June letter from G L Paxton of Madras Oregon, Washington State College replies on identifying Jim Hill or tumbling mustard by long pods. Advice: fall disking without deep burial, winter or early spring cultivation, and selective weed kill then late spring plowing before sowing oats or barley depending on region.
Crook County voices push back on county legislation with questions about right course and calls to vote No or withhold support, highlighting regional concerns over the Deschutes county measure.
Madras residents enjoyed the town’s largest Fourth of July celebration with a morning parade led by the Prineville Band, a brief address by G. Springer, sports events, a ball game where Warn Spring Indians lost 20 to 1, and an evening dance. A serious accident occurred when Lee Curtis was struck by a horse ridden by Ray Baker, leaving him unconscious with a broken nose and injuries. Curtis was cared for by Dr. Snook and later moved to Jolio McTaggart’s home.
At a board meeting last Friday the Madras School District appointed teachers for the coming year. W R Cook will lead seventh eighth and ninth grades, Miss Anna Warmoth of Browerville Oregon will teach fourth fifth and sixth grades, Miss Katherine Lowther will handle second and third grades, Miss Veron Howard of Prineville will teach first and part of the second grades. Fall term starts around September 1.
Relinquishment for sale of a liveacre homestead at Kosala near Culver Junction. Good buildings fenbed ready for occupancy. Price listed as $40.00. Abstract mentions A Root and K FD Nu 1 Madras Oregon and Culver Junction location.
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