Water Strike Solves Dry Farming Water Problem on Agency Plains
A 400 foot well on the W. F. Magill ranch struck clear cold water rising to 50 feet, promising inexhaustible supply. The community well boosts rancher confidence, raises property values, and spurs more drilling by neighbors led by A. P. B. Clark and others on Agency Plains near Madras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Magill
Agency Plain
Deschutes
Magill
A. P B. Clark
Peter Kilburg
J. Strain
Roseor Gard
G. W. Conard
H. M. Blackerby
Sam Edmondson
Fremont Reserve timber lands to open for entry soon
Timber seekers eye Fremont Reserve in the southern county for entry of over 850000 acres of pine lands. Occupation and settlement allowed for thirty days before entry, with squatting giving a preference when land opens. Stampede expected as timber values rise to about 50 dollars per thousand.
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Fremont
Matoies
Fremont Reserve
Ben
Framont Reserve
High School Establishment Favored By Madras Voters
Voters at the Madras annual school meeting approved establishing a high school almost unanimously with only one opposed. John McTaggart was elected director and E. Gray reelected as clerk. The district also approved church use only for school purposes by a close vote of 13 to 12.
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John McTaggat
John Mayes
E. Gray
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Lena M. Lamb
Madras
Oregon
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Pres
A. Moore
ViewsPres
F.T. Myriburt
Caghier
Estern Oregon Banking Company
Foreign Exchange
Drafisg
Shaniko, Oregon
A. E. Crosby
Btoffice Pharmacy
Lachtman Kentner
Henny Yinges
Wales
Frank Osborn
Madilar
Townalre Building
P BR
Harold Clarke
Prineville, Oregon
Max Luegdemann
Cullver
Notary Public Jewriee
Prace Culver Precinct
Culver
J. Bno
Madiaw
J. H. Haner
Pineville
A. A. Burris
Magnetic Osteopath
Ofier (i) Adjim Balding
Agency Plains
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WF. Avs
T. M. Batowin
Wit Wonzwetten Viceres
Datowin
Act
First National Bank
Security School
TRADS
Hoye
Makerng
People’s
C. Gotzian
J. W. & M.A. Robinson & Co
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