Celebration Progressing Amid Fourth of July Plans
Committees reported progress for the Sanford Hall Fourth of July celebration with $296.50 cash on hand and $50 awaiting collection. Aiming to raise about 400, committees set deadlines, arranged fireworks funds, and planned grounds, music, and a large chorus at the Christian Church. Concurrent railroad notes mention Oregon Trunk progress toward Madras and Crooked River, with Celilo bridge delays and ferry transfer to North Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford’s Hall
Finance Committee
Fnance
Boey
L. F. Rice
Freworks
St. Claire Thomas
Celilo
Porter Brothers
Oregon Trunk
H.C. Henry
Madras South
Trains to Madras Set for November Operation
Oregonian notes the DesChutés Railroad under Harriman will run trains into Madras starting November 1 after 21 miles of canyon track. A bridge over a river tributary delays completion, with tunnel and viaduct work ongoing and about 3500 men employed on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregonian
Deschutés
Harriman
Madras
Oregon Trunk
Farmers Union Flag Day Picnic At Madras
The Farmers Union plans a Flag Day picnic and basket dinner in Madras on Tuesday June 14. Morning business session and afternoon public meeting will feature F A Sikes state president, a fluent speaker on farming topics. Bring baskets and join the hospitality of the farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Madras
F. A. Sikes
Farmers Educational and Co-operative Union
Sikes
Registration of voters commences for state election
Voter registration for the November 8 state election began last Tuesday morning. Justice of the Peace F. J. Brooks will handle registrations in Kutcher Madras precinct. Primary is September 24 with the first registration period ending September 15. Books reopen September 28 and stay open until shortly before the election. All voters must re register this year even if registered two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
F. J. Brooks
Kutcher
Madras
Laborer Killed by Dynamite Blast in Deschutes Tunnel
Austrian worker Mike Verkmanovich aged 31 was instantly killed by a dynamite blast in the Callihan tunnel near Sagebrush Springs on the Deschutes Railroad last Thursday evening about 6 30. The foreman was present. the blast mutilated the body. Investigators believe a shot opened a hole for a larger charge and heat from the first explosion triggered the second.
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Mike Verkmanovich
Callihan
Deschutes
Sagebrush Springs
Tunget
Clerk Enjoys Large Trout on Crooked River Visit
A letter from County Clerk Warren Brown describes a large trout caught near Crooked River by Madras. He recounts a friendly gift of trout to Mr G and a tired return from a dusty trip ending with a warm hotel supper. Married Louis E Wilson to Margaret Bachman with Rev Cantwell officiating at Kingsley Oregon. The couple will reside at the Gamer place south of the German church at Mull.
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Warren Brown
Crooked River
Madras
Tone Hotel
Mr. G
Igto
Louis E Wilson
Margaret, Bachman
Cantwell
Kingsley
Oregon
Wilson
Gamer Place
Aiethudiat Mull
Railroad Deep Well Drilling Near Madras Sparks Interest
Oregon Trunk and Deschutes divisions push grade work north of Madras as crews, equipment, and horses move through town toward the north. A large well drilling outfit is set to operate on the Dombrowe farm 44 miles south of Madras with a 25 HP steam engine using crude oil as fuel. If water is struck, the wells will supply locomotives on both lines along the Deschutes and Oregon Trunk corridors.
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Railroa Construction
Madras
Oregon
Klamath County
H.C. Henry
Redmond Bend
Oregon Trunk
Deschutes
Trout Creek
Calligan
Sagebrush Springs
Dwyer
Agency Plaine
Kennedy and Fraser
Midras
Henry
Inc
Crogarudde
Hale Homestead
Dombrowe Place
Bhanike
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Madras State Bank
United States
Canada
J. M. Conklin
Gen. Mangr
C. E. Routh
E. Trawsh
Mtate
C. Robinson
Hea
M. Conklin
He California Wine Co
Shaniko, Oregon
California
Shaniko
Joseph Ww
Notary Partic
Farina
H. Anook
Deng
Sporte Willi
Red Cross
Madras, Ore
Armen
Sylvan
Gentral Oregon Mercantile Company
Accessor
Haberdashery
Clark Rooming House
L. E. Akeyson
Orecon
Warren Smith
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