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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
5
A wide array of notes from Madras and nearby towns recount farm work, travel, and family moves. Mentions of Harold Clark near Antelope, L. Wing’s land surveys, and Timms family visits show routine agricultural and social activity, with concerns over crop prospects and infrastructure.
J. W. Livingston proceeds with platting a new town addition adjoining Madras from the northwest, with W. H. Wierman in charge. Two north south block rows west of Main Street will start at the corner just north of the Green Hotel. Livingston bought 40 acres from R. Royce years ago for 2000, a price then seen as fair as area's value rose.
News from Madras states Mrs S R Binder died in San Bernardino California on a Saturday morning last week. Her husband Steve Binder and family had left Madras months ago seeking improved health for Mrs Binder. Little word has come since, and it is believed the interment occurred in Span Bernadine.
Odd Fellows body Mt Jefferson Lodge No 196 invites all members to the installation of officers in Made Ras Oregon on July 10. Attending officers include Joe Howard W Farner and Fred Tavis, secretary and N G.
Sunday July 14 services at Mountain View schoolhouse and Madras church. Dedication of the new ME church at Madras set for July 25 with Rev D Lo Rader editor of the Pacific Christian Advocate and Dr Skipworth among visiting ministers. Program details to follow. Window sale next Saturday at Larkin's store with ice cream. G R Moorman, Pastor.
Services in Odd Fellows hall Sunday with Sunday school at 9 am. Preaching at 11 am and 7 pm. You are invited to attend. B. F. PrimMan, Pastor.
Community notices announce regular worship at Opel Prairie Union Methodist Church and Juniper Butte School House with Sunday services at 1 am and 7:90 pm, and Sunday school at 11 am. Mountain View Church holds first Friday gatherings at 9:40 pm, with special services weekly. pastors Arthur and Mina Creary invite all.
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