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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
4
One year six months and three months listed for advertising rates on application. Entered as second class matter August 1904 at the Madras Post Office under the act of March 8 1871. Thursday July 9 1908.
H C Ellis of Bend assumed the county judge duties last Monday for a four year and a half term. The amendment shifts county and state officers to November elections, with Ellis succeeding Judge Bilis whose campaigns and victory were praised. Backed by Commissioners Bayley and Rice, Ellis is expected to pursue a business like economy and impartial county administration. In wheat areas dry weather cut yields while Madras shows modest crop. Umatilla harvests began last Monday with about 20 harvesters in use.
The East Oregonian reports broad public backing for the prohibition law in Umatilla County. Officials cannot enforce it alone. citizens must cooperate to uphold the law despite evasion risks and technicalities. The article stresses the people passed the measure and demand effective enforcement.
Reports from Umatilla County, a banner wheat district, say this season will yield an average crop but well short of last year’s record. Similar signals come from other wheat districts.
The National Democratic Convention in Denver placed William Jennings Bryan at the center of the proceedings as likely nominee for a third time. Rumors point to Judge Gray or W L Douglas as running mate candidates while the platform aims to reflect Bryan’s key positions, including labor support and anti injunction measures.
State of Oregon files for indemnity land selection via unduly authorized agent in The Dalles Oregon. Claims or objections to the land allowance must be filed in this office by August 6 1908 with O W Moore Register.
Notice from the U S land Office in The Dalles Oregon dated May 25 1908 announces Oregon’s filing of selection No 748 for a tract in section 14 township 26 range 1 east Willamette Meridian Any adverse claimants or interested parties may file objections or protests by June 6 with Register W Moore placeholder details included in the notice
Notice from the U S Land Office The Dalles Oregon dated June 25 1908 that Henry C Collins of The Dalles and Tonto Washington claimants seek final timber and stone proof to establish titles for described lands. Hearings before the Register and Receiver set for September 22 with witnesses Michael O Connor William G Mason Alice Webb Henry C Colling Thomas H Nelson and W Moons listed.
Edith Branstetter of Madras Oregon files notice of retention to make final one year proof on December 7 1901 homestead entry 10126 for the specified land. Final hearing before U S Commissioner Frank Osborn at Madras Oregon on August 17 1908. Witnesses: William Ramsey Claude Ramsey C Fox Grace L Smith all of Madras Oregon.
Local business notes advertise wants in the Prowesr with regular advertising rates and prompt results. Readers are invited to place wants notices to reach targeted customers efficiently.
Local officials include Treasurer Ted ee mee, Judge, Clerk, Sheriff, Constable, and a Road Supervisor in Crook County Precinct Kutchner area. The items list positions and titles sought or held by several named public servants.
The notice promotes a subscription to the Pioneer for home news at a price of 1.50 dollars per year. It presents a simple renewal or new subscription option without listing additional benefits or terms.
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