Water system for Madras urged with free engineering offer
Division Engineer Griswold of the Oregon Trunk proposes a no cost plan to survey and engineer a Madras water system. He suggests a well and gas engine operated pump with a tank or excavated reservoir to supply fire and domestic water, submitting dollars and cents costs to voters. Residents urged to act now, as civic progress hinges on this decision.
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Madras
Griswold
Oregon Trunk
Mr. Griswold
Oregon
Fight to Last Would Create New County Centered on Deschutes
The piece argues that forming a Deschutes county is impossible without violating territorial rules and would force Crook County or Redmond into unfavorable outcomes. It notes that a new county cannot take half from the mother county and describes disputes over proposed boundary lines and county seat location between Prineville and Redmond.
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Deschutes County
Crook County
Redmond
Prineville
Redmond County Scheme Promoted in Prineville Debate
Citizens react as petition efforts stall and signatures falter. Critics say the Redmond county proposal lacks broad support and would boost Redmond townsite interests, with Prineville residents vowing to oppose the measure. Representatives from Redmond acknowledged questions about the plan and its likely passage if Crook county voted on it.
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Redmond
Prineville
Crook County
Redmond Townsite Company
Specimens for Exhibition Wanted in Ona Iowa
Notice seeks extraordinary grain and farm produce samples to be brought to Ona Iowa for exhibition on July 4th. Organizer Ona Vantasse directs entry at her office for display and public viewing.
Reward Offered for Strayed Horses from Madras Oregon
A $20 reward is offered by BL GRAY for the return of a bay mare and a bay horse sighted at Madras Oregon. The horse has a left shoulder brand and a missing left eye while the mare bears a large 8 with a bar under it on the left shoulder. Return to BL GRAY.
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Madras
Oregon
M E Church Services Change Date for July Activities
M E Church announces services at Mt Jefferson schoolhouse next Sunday morning July a.m. and at Madras in the evening due to Epworth League convention July 9 10. The 4th quarterly conference is set for Friday July 1 at 10 30 a m with Pastor G R Moonran.
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Mt. Jefferson
Madras
G. R. Moonran
Services at Free Methodist Church Sundays monthly
A.S. Wright pastor announces services at the Free Methodist Church held on the first and third Sundays each month. All are invited to attend.
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The
Free Methodist Church
A.S. Wright
Pioneer press for sale in Madras Oregon
Portable six column quarto Ideal Hand Cylinder press offered for sale. Used printing equipment advertised as affordable, suitable for local newspaper or shop setup in Madras Oregon. Includes basic setup details and seller contact likely within local classifieds.
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Bownpaper
Asgoodashew
Madras
Oregon
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Madras Trading Company
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