Road Train May Be Tried Again in Central Oregon
Alex Thomeson of Prineville and partners promoted a traction freighting project that failed last fall when a big traction engine could not operate on roads to Shaviko. Holt Manufacturing may attempt another trial in spring, with Crook County firm undecided on accepting the outfit. If proven workable, Thomson and associates would be glad to take the property for freight needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Thowson
Prineville
Mr. Thomeson
Central Oregon
Shaviko
Thomson
Holt Manufacturing Company
Thomson Cave
Crook County Company
Thie Too
Thie Tageran
Han de
County Court Reviews Multiple County Road Petitions
The court considers several county road petitions including those by M Dramet Fred Davis Frank Ciilloway John McTaggart and Pwlett Roberts with proofs of posting and bonds. Viewers are directed to begin surveys meet at road starts and report back. damages are discussed and a public highway declaration is delayed to May 1908 for acceptance conditions.
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County Road
M Dramet
Poxtine
Thepiniage
Rand
Wirvey
Sume
Fred Davis
Board of Viewers
Toneer
Tegianlong
Powd Ani
Frank Ciilloway
John McTaggart
Wiliam Jarrett
James S. Arkins
Mellargue
Pwlett Roberts
Ice harvest and sale in Madras market during cold spell
Bud Melds gathered about ten tons of ice during a cold spell this winter and sold the entire load to the Madras Meat Market which will store it for use later. Mr Fields capitalized on a brief freeze to put up a small supply, the only ice produced locally. Others delayed for colder weather and now face empty ice houses as winter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Mr. Fields
Agency Plains Farmers to Organize Union Meeting
A meeting of farmers on Agency Plains is called for next Saturday evening at Branstetter schoolhouse to organize a branch of the National Farmers Cooperative Union of America. The group seeks to aid members in buying and selling, educate in scientific farming, discourage credit and mortgage systems, and standardize farming practices and product pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agency
Plato
National Farmers
Locational and Co-operative Union of America
Branstetter
Plains
Agency Plains
National Union
Small Boys Burned by Gunpowder Explosion
Harald Kiddle and the son of Mr. Filey were badly burned last Wednesday when they touched a match to a powder-filled container near a fraying pen. Harold Waddle suffered severe facial burns and eye swelling, requiring bed rest and medical care. The Filey boy sustained burns but not as serious as his companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald Kiddle
Hitle
Harold Waddle
Long
Christian Church To Be Built Soon After Moon Revival
Elder E E Moon conducted revival meetings in Prineville drawing interest to construct a Christian church there. A building committee was formed with T B Tucker as chair and members G Springer J Q Robinson Wesley Hin W A Maddren Mrs D McTaggart and Mrs Fred Davis. A financing committee includes OC Robinson J W Robinson and D W Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EE. Moon
Abispides
Jeff Fast
Prineville
al. Moon
T. B. Tucker
Alairman
G. Springer
J. QO. Robinson
Wesley Hin
W. al Maddren
D. McTaggart
Mere
Fred Davis
OC. Robinson
J. W. Robinson
D. W. Adams
John McCourt Named United States District Attorney
Pendleton attorney John McCourt is appointed United States District Attorney for Oregon to replace W. C. Kristol. The appointment follows Congress delegation actions with objections leading to withdrawals, and McCourt’s Oregon roots are highlighted as favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCourt
Pendleton
United States
Oregon
W. C. Kristol
Saprovat
Congressional
Notice of Dissolution of J. W. & M. A. Robinson & Company
The undersigned have purchased the property and business of J. W. & M. A. Robinson & Company of Madras Oregon. All debts due the old firm are now due and payable to the undersigned who will continue the business under the old name. Howard W. Tucker and T. W. Robinson’s interests are addressed. Dated Madras Oregon March 2, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo & M. A. Robinson & Company
Madras
Oregon
Howard W. Tucker
W. Robinson
Robjono & Company
Prineville Backers Eye Crook County Rail Link
Crook County leaders push a $100000 subscription to lure a Willamette Valley line extension toward Prineville and Sisters. rumor links Car Ehret of Redmond with the Portland, Eugene & Eastern railroad, promising survey and construction once funds and right of way are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centr Oregon
Car Ehret
Redmond
Portland, Fugeng & Eastern Railroad Company
Crook County
Prineville
Willamette Valley
Eugene
McKenzie
Cascades
Salem
Foley Springs
Sisters
Willamette
Northwest Storm Devastates Region with Flood Threats
The Northwest endures a severe wind and flood storm since last Friday causing extensive property damage. Oregon towns face outages and rising rivers while Hood River and Pendleton fear major floods. Portland may set March rainfall records as the Willamette Valley braces for continued storms.
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O. Row N
Antil
Wyeth
Hood River
Indarknees
Pendleton
Willamette Valley
Portland
Dayton
Washington
Idaho
Northwest
Bsundey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Green Hotel
Cen- Oregon
J. W. Livingston
Hadras
A. E. Crosby
Stoffice Pharmacy
Penge
Kittde
Bastiat Hocane
DALES
Our
Ill
Grizzly Ost
MicMeckin & Eastwood
Shaniko
D. A. Howell, Shaniko, Or
W. H. Axqok
Frank Osborn
U. S
Tontalie Building
Madraa
Tike Meiok Culver
Culver
J. H. Haner
Pied Tnstraoer
Life
Priseville
Max Lueddemann
Avian
The
First National Bank
Prineville, Oregon
Perkins
Warnes Folly
B. S. Larkin
Reever
J. C
M. A. Robinson
J. W. & M. A. Robinson & CO General Merchants
Outfit
Oper
Agency Plains Farmers TO
National Edu
Cational and Co-Operative Union
John McCurt
GOAX
Grook
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