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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
4
The Madras Pioneer published Thursdays by The Pioneer Publishing Co. ad rates shown for one year six months and three months. Entry as second class matter August 1704 at the Madras Oregon post office under the act of Congress of March 181. THURSDAY JULY 23 1908.
A crowd from Crook County gathered Saturday to discuss bringing a railroad to the area. The favored plan seeks 500000 dollars in county subscriptions through preferred stock then bonds to finish the line, endorsed by promoters with no stock jobbing motive, needing broad public support to avoid delays and a wait for Harriman.
Sample copies of Campbell's Scientific Farmer are sent to county farmers. Edited by H W Campbell the magazine emphasizes dry farming in semi arid regions, focusing on conserving and storing moisture for crops during drought. Published in Lincoln Nebraska at $1 per year.
Editor Seabury of the Laidlaw Chronicle announces the paper is “30” signaling its end after a recent struggle. The Chronicle, restarted months ago, appears set for final dissolution with wishes for peace to its readers.
Citizens initiate a recall under the new amendment to oust Councilman John D. Olwell after he moved from his ward and was removed without formal reappointment, triggering a political dispute over the recall process.
The notice notes deer hunting opens on the 16th with mountains expected to fill with hunters for big game. It says toe season starts September 1 but may see hunters hampered by sex of the game and beer season ends November 1. It mentions near beer as a dry community substitute and a cash only sale by A.G.C. in Sanford, Madras.
Public auction planned by The Dalles Land Office under Public No 308 to offer Lot in section 6 township 11 south range 17 east on August 26 1908 at 2 PM. Adversely interested parties must file claims or objections by sale date with Register Co Moors and Receiver Louis H Argngsox.
Department of the Interior issues notice from the U S Land Office at The Dalles Oregon on June 26 1908. George W Branstetter of Madras Oregon filed on December 7 1901 for Homestead Entry No 10124 and intends to show five year proof before Frank Osborn U S Commissioner at Madras on August 10 1908. Witnesses: Claude Ramsey William Ramsey C C Fox Thomas A Long all of Madras Oregon. W Moore Register.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at The Dalles Oregon dated July 8 1905 gives notice that William H Ramsey of Madras Oregon holder of Homestead Entry No 10600 filed a notice of intention to make five year proof to establish claim to the land. The proof is to be made before Frank Osborn U S Commissioner at Madras Oregon on August 22 1908. Names Branstetter Parkey and others of Madras Oregon listed as claimants.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at The Dalles Oregon issues notice to Charles A Whitsett of Madras Oregon announcing his intent to make final five year proof to establish a homestead claim for the west half of section 17 township 24 range 128 west will tn. The hearing before Frank Ostrom U S Commissioner at Madras Oregon on September 2 1908 with witnesses Charles W Hunter Frank Hunter George H Killingbeck and George Feuler all of Madras Oregon. Register C W Moone.
Notice is hereby given that Henry C Collins of The Dalles Oregon filed timber and stone applications on June 24 1908 for lots 1 2 3 4 and see 29 to establish final proof for a land claim. Thomas H Mellos of Tonino Washington filed timber and stone application for the same land to retain and prove final proofs. Final proofs will be offered September 22 1917 before the Register and Receiver at The Dalles with witnesses Michael O Connor William G May Hon Alice Webb hours Collins and Thomas H Mell0n listed as claimants.
ETTA M. CLARK formerly Battenberg of Lamonte Oregon filed for five year proof to establish homestead entry for an allotment in section 81 township 128 range WM. at Madras Oregon U S Commissioner Frank Osborn will hear on September 1908 witnesses named Breeding McMeen Rush Lamonte Campbell Prineville Oregon by Register W Moore
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