Redmond pushes plan for Deschutes County seat near Bend
A Salem dispatch details Redmond drive to form Deschutes County carved from Crook County. The plan puts Redmond as county seat with Madras and northwest Crook lands, while Bend and Prineville would lose. Proposed 2800 square miles host towns Redmond Laidlaw Madras Lamonta Oneil Cross Keys Culver. lines skirt Willamette meridian east, with opposition expected from Prineville and Bend.
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Redmond
Deschutes
Prineville
Bend
Madras
Crook County
Laidlaw
Lamonta
Oneil
Cross Keys
Culver
Willamette
Crooked River Valley
Columbia Southern
Deschutes Irrigation & Power Company
Clark
Otis
Roxy Morford Found in Disturbed State After Drunken Spree
Roxy Morford, known for work on construction projects, suffered a temporary mental disturbance Saturday while traveling from Shaniko with Frank Woods. He attacked himself with a rock, was restrained, jailed in Madras, then sent to Prineville for custody. county reports say he is recovering and should be okay once effects pass. Morford formerly served as chief powder monkey for D. I. and P. Co. at Bend.
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Shaniko
Frank Woods
Roxy Morford
Roxy
Woods
Lyle Gap
Madras
Marshal Culp
Prineville
Ben Jones
Powder Monkey
Bend
Madras to Get New 45 Gallon Fire Extinguisher Cart
Madras orders a 45 gallon cask type fire extinguisher on the way from Portland by express. It will be mounted on a cart with a long hose and 150 pound pressure. The $450 unit aims to provide best possible protection and trigger formation of a volunteer fire department once it arrives by July 4.
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Madras
Portland
Two Candidates For Goddess Of Liberty In Madras Contest
The field for Goddess of Liberty in the Madras Fourth of July celebration narrows to Miss Minnie Monner of Agency Plains and Miss Stella Baker of Madras after Misses Ulu and Sanford withdraw. Monner leads with 149 votes. voting kits cost 10 cents each, secured from D W Barnett, treasurer of the celebration committee. Funds go to parade decorations.
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Madras
Minnie Monner
Agency Plains
Stella Baker
Ulu
Arlene Sanford
Monner
Lockete
D. W. Barnett
Hello for Madras central office opens and hires operator
The Pioneer Telephone Company installs a local exchange in Madras with Miss Susie Cowherd as operator. Poles and wires are being set to serve the town. Mr and Mrs L Deonvar of Prineville are in town to arrange matters. About 20 local phones have been ordered and will be installed when work allows. The central office is moved from the McTaggart building to a site near Campbell's butcher shop. The city council has announced its
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Lamonta Farmers
Madras
Agency Plains
Pioneer Company
Pioneer Telephone Company
Susie Cowherd
Prineville Stockmen Buy English Shire Horse Herd
Most of the stud of English shire horses imported from England and owned by the Baldwin Sheep and Land Co. has been purchased by Prineville stockmen. The stallion Standard brought 2500, and mares plus young stock were sold to Prineville buyers, with one mare span sent to Idaho. Prices for mares ranged from 800 to 1500 dollars.
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England
Baldwin Sheep & Land Co
Prineville
Idaho
Madras District holds annual school meeting
The Madras District annual school meeting last Monday elected Dr. T A Long as director for three years with Jack McTaggart retiring. S K Gray was reelected clerk for one year. Board now includes Sanford as chairman, Tucker and Long as directors, and Gray as clerk. Only 12 voters attended.
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Madras
T. A. Long
Jack McTaggart
S. KE. Gray
A. ©. Sanford
T. B. Tucker
E. Gray
Falsehoods Target Madras Over Oregon Trunk Line Plans
The Redmond area spreads rumors that Madras will be moved four miles south for a new depot, claiming railroad plans to create a townsite. Oregon Trunk Line officials state no townsite plans exist and confirm Madras will get a suitable depot.
For Sale Complete threshing outfit at Ed Koteber ranch
A complete threshing outfit is offered for sale at the Ed Koteber ranch. Prospective buyers are instructed to call the ranch for details.
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Ed Koteber
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