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Madras Pioneer

Location

Madras, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1909

Page

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Madras Could Become County Mail Distribution Point

A county mail service plan envisions shifting the Shaniko to Prineville route to Madras for distribution, improving service for most offices except Ashwood Heisler and Haycreek. G M Cornet supports the change, and department approval is anticipated.

Madras Shaniko Prineville Ashwood Heisler Haycreek Clesely Bend Grizzly G. M. Cornet

Pasturing Sheep on the Warmspring Reservation

A number of sheep will graze the Warmspring Reservation this season. J D McAndie of Antelope brought about 6500 sheep across the ferry to graze on the mountain slope west of the reservation. The Baldwin Sheep and Land Company of Haycreek also secured range this year. Rent goes to the reservation fund. Summer range limits at Blue Mountain and Cascade reserves squeeze flocks and force sheepmen to seek new range or cut numbers.

J.D. McAndie Antelope Baldwin Sheep & Land Company of Haycreek Blue Mountain Cascade

Madras School Bonds Authorized for New Building

The Madras school district authorized a $3000 bond issue to fund a new schoolhouse. Bonds to be sold June 21 with Morris Bros. of Portland expected to bid a small premium. Estimated net to district about $3025. Proceeds plus $400 from the old building sale will finance the new construction per board plans.

Madras Morris Broa Portland

Middle Oregon Baptist Association Closes Meetings

The Middle Oregon Baptist Association wrapped up four days of sessions last Sunday evening in Madras with a large regional turnout. Rev. J. M. Lawson was re elected moderator and chosen missionary for the district amid praise for courteous treatment and fruitful discussions.

Middle Oregon Baptist Association J. M. Lawson Middle Oregon Madras

Building Plan Approved for Madras School Project

The Madras district plans for a new school building have been approved by the county school superintendent. Contractors are arranging to begin once materials arrive, with lumber orders placed at Compton and Dew sawmill. I F Shatt confirms timely completion for Falls term and notes a several week delay before work can start, not affecting final deadline.

Madras Compton & Dew I. F. Shatt

Will Play Ball Warmspring Team to Meet Madras Indians

A third game is set between the Madras baseball team and the Warmsprings Indians at the agency on Saturday June 26. Supt Covey invited the Madras team to Warmsprings and guaranteed travel expenses. Madras has won the first two games this season, and the Indians plan their strongest lineup for a decisive showdown.

Madras Supt. Covey Madras Boys

District School Board Seeks Two New Directors

The district schedules a June 21 meeting to fill two board vacancies. Incumbent A C Sanford’s term ends and J F Shutt resigns to work on the new school building. Clerk S E Gray likely seeks re election after years of reported efficiency.

A.C. Sanford Sanford Evel J. F. Shutt Condal E. Gray Gray

Klamath Celebrates Railroad Day in Town

About seven thousand residents joined the Railroad Day celebrations in Klamath Falls to mark the completion of the Southern Pacific railroad to the town on May 14. Preparations had moved forward for a month as the community hailed the long awaited railway milestone.

Klamath Falla Oregon Southern Pacific Klamath Falls Montiny

Water in the Pioneer River Causes Local Delays

A brief notice reports rising water in the Pioneer River causing transportation delays and brief closures. Local officials warn residents to avoid flooded areas and follow posted advisories.

Farmers Incorporate Warehouse Company in Shaniko

Articles filed with the Secretary of State establish Crook County Warehouse Company with 2000 capital stock. The Farmers' Union members organize to run a general warehouse and storage business in Shaniko, focusing on grain handling, with a warehouse planned to open this season. J H Horney William Harper and Harry Gard are incorporators and directors will be elected after charter receipt.

Crook County Warehouse Company Bshaniko 1 Farmers’ Union J. Hi. Horney William Harper Harry Gard Staite Shanike

Oregon Conservation Association warns campers on fire danger

The Oregon Conservation Association urges campers to extinguish camp fires before leaving sites to prevent costly forest fires. The notice highlights dry months and potential penalties under state law for carelessness, aiming to awaken public sentiment on wildfire prevention.

Oregon Conservation Association State Association For the Conservation of Our

Refreshing Bala Helps Country

A refreshing shower of rain fell that day, enough to benefit crops. About one third of an inch fell at Madras, heavier on Agency Plains and east of the area, with general rain in the wheat district though amounts varied by location.

Madras Agency Plains

Rail line push Northward toward Odell Lake

M Carnahan reports active railroad construction in the Routhery region. Grading and grade stakes extend several miles toward Beaves Marsh as crews prepare for a main line to Odell Lake and then across the mountains to Natron. Heavy 90 pound rails indicate permanent infrastructure. local retention of workers unclear.

M. Carnahan Benn Routhery Klamath Fall Mr. Carnahan Beaves Marsh Lwod Ciy Odell Lake Natron Bend Bulletin

Rattler Kill Records Reported by Arkwood Hunter

The Elk County Herald notes A. A. Gladden reported the first big rattler killed, measuring 62 inches with 17 rattles and a button. The serpent was found near Arkwood, described as the largest seen in the region, with antelope and creeks noted in the area.

A. A. Gladden Efe Arkwood Agtelope Herald

Farmers Organize in Sherman County With Union Leader

Dr W R Campbell state organizer for the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America leaves a warning for Sherman County. He is preceded by state president A Sykes and they will work to organize local farmers in the area amid limited details.

W. R. Campbell Farmers' Educational and Cooperative Union of America Sherman County

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J. Bd. Campbell Havre Pres. EB H. Faeven Prea J.C. Fowtr Cabr Foreign Exchange Shaniko, Oregon A. E. Crosby Drugs & Kodaks The Dalles Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, N. Y Irey Murfine J. H. Haner Howard W. Turner U. 8 Culver ENOCK Max Lueddemann Builiding Rotary Public Prinkville First National Bank Prineville, Oregon FP. Allem T. M. Batochn A. M. Williams Orecow B. S. Larkin Madras, Ore T Robinson’s Big Store J. C. & M. A. Robinson General Merchants Madras, Oregon Impor Baptist Association Klamath Farmers Incorporate Warehouse Company Klameth Falls Sherman County Farmers Organize
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