Bridge finally to be built at Madrag trading point
Water fills Willow creek this week and melting snows threaten fording. Farmers north of this place have long awaited a bridge after the county court approved the petition over 18 months ago and set a January 1905 deadline. The delay was due to repairs on connecting roads and small bridges, but the village of Madras rejoices as the project progresses.
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Willow Creek
Madrag
Agency Plains
Madras
Janary
Hizzoner
Prineville
Fisher files as Republican nominee for Crook County Commissioner
Fred Fisher, a local resident, has filed his official candidacy with the county clerk for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner. Petitions circulate in precincts as he touts business ability and farm investments as proof of his qualification and commitment to a practical, economical county administration.
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Fred Fisher
Fisher
Crook County
Wheat Prospects Bright Across Section
Farmers say prospects for a large grain crop are exceptionally fine this season with favorable conditions and only the risk of insufficient May or June rains threatening the potential yield.
Rare Rainfall Warning Puts Farmers On Edge
In years of unusual seasons rainfall has often failed to materialize and farmers plan to wait for a failure before worrying about drought impact.
Voter Registration Required Before Primary Day
In the coming primary elections no man will be allowed to participate who has not already registered as a voter of the county, for the swearing in of voters on that day is strictly prohibited. Consequently all who desire to take part in the primaries should register before the books close for the primaries.
Hodges Nominated for Sheriff by Republicans
8S E Hodges of Prineville, a county figure and former deputy sheriff, is named as a candidate for the Republican nomination for sheriff in this issue.</analysis>
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8S. E. Hodges
Hodges
Prineville
Political Announcements Published by Ad Rates
The paper notes that announcements printed under this heading are paid at standard advertising rates and all content falls within that classified class.
Fred Fisher Seeks Crook County Commissioner Nomination
Fred Fisher announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Crook County Commissioner, subject to the voters at the primaries on April 20, 1908. Fisher lists Madras as his location.
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Crook County
Fred Fisner
Madras
J R Whitney Seeks State Printer Nomination
J R Whitney announces as a Republican candidate for renomination as State Printer subject to the April 20 primary. He is now serving his first term and requests the same courtesy given to other state officers. Albany Oregon.
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J. R. Wuarrvey
Albany
Oregon
Willis W. Brown for Sheriff of Crook County
Will W. Brown announces candidacy for Sheriff of Crook County Oregon subject to Republican primary on April 20 1906 Heisler endorsement listed as signer of the declaration to run for office and seek party nomination.
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Crook County
Oregon
Will W. Brown
Heisler
J H Haner Announces County Clerk Candidacy
J H Haner of Prineville declares for the Republican nomination for County Clerk under the direct primary law subject to Republican electors of the county decision.
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J. H. Haner
Crook County
J. HW. Harner
Prineville
Fred W. Mulkey A Loyal Oregon Republican Nominee Prospect
Fred W. Mulkey of Portland Oregon, a Port land native and State University of Oregon and New York Law School graduate, is presented as a capable Republican candidate. The piece extols his legal standing, travel, parliamentary skill and loyalty to the party, urging voters to support him in the primary.
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Fred W. Mulkey
Portland
Oregon
State University of Oregon
New York Law School
New York City
New long distance line to Haycreek improves service
Wires from Madras to the Haycreek long distance line were tested last week with a connection made the next day. The service is described as much better than the Prineville route, and charges to Shaniko are about half. Asa Clark led the line installation. A 15‑person Washington party touring timber claims via Shaniko Silver Lake reported good weather and a full round trip in a covered hack drawn by four horses. Bend to Silver Lake travel was slow from three and a half feet of snow, easing two miles south of Bend. For land listings, see D W Barnett, Culver Oregon.
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Madras
Haycreek
Prineville
Shaniko
Asa Clark
Washington
Silver Lake
White Pine
Bend
E. Hodges Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Crook County
Crook County residents are asked to consider S. E. Hodges of Prineville for the sheriff nomination at the April 20 1906 primary. Hodges requests careful consideration of his qualifications and respectful support if deemed capable and worthy.
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Crook County
Hopes
Prineville
Land Claim Notice for Timber Land in The Dalles Oregon
Arthur Hf Allen of Sandpoint Idaho files a sworn affidavit to prove his claim to land valued for timber rather than agriculture. He lists witnesses Byron Johnston Words Davis Charley F Dale from Sandpoint and Michael O Connor of The Dalles. Adverse claimants must file by March 1908.
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Arthur Hf. Allen
Sandpoint
Lewis
Idaho
Dalles
Oregon
Byron Johnston
Davis
Charley F Dale
Michael O'Connor
the Dalles
Man Returns From The Dalles After Railroad Work Search
Gus Loveland returned Sunday evening from The Dalles where he had gone ten days earlier with a party seeking railroad work on the North Bank. He decided to stay in Madras, shortening his visit in The Dalles and planning to stay busier there.
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Gus Loveland
Dalles
North Bank
Gus
Madras
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