Madras Town Meeting Tells of Homestead Proofs and Local Visits
In Madras and nearby towns residents reported progress on homestead proofs and land matters. Multiple movers and visitors like Elkins, Osborn, Sprague, and Campbell were noted, with events ranging from proof filings to community dances and school affairs. A front page snapshot records residents passing through Madras and Culver, with notices of neighbors from Trout Creek and Agency Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvira J. Sib
Culver School
Madras
Smith
F’fains
Lafayette Douglas
Dufur
Agency Plains
Plains Land
J. KB. Campbell
Douglas Quarter
Notice to Contractors for School House Bid 1908
Sealed bids for the construction of a school house in Selen District No 16 are invited by the School Board. Bids due April 4 1908 at 8 o'clock PM. Bid security 5 percent of the bid, letters of credit to follow award. board can reject any bid. A. Dh Andersen Clerk. Envelope to read Bid for the Construction of School House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ors
School Board
Selen
Sehouw Hove
Mantland
Madeny
A. Dh. Andersen
Loving
The Endless Chain Pest Control Ad Claims Squirrels Die
An early spring advert promotes a pesticide named Woddlark Aguirrel Polson from Hoyt Chemical Co. of Portland Oregon. It claims total squirrel extermination with no prep and refunds if not effective, stating climatic factors do not affect strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jemrtten
Woddlark
Aguirrel Polson
Mont
Hoyt Chemical Co
Porthind
Oregon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ings
Youngs _ Brown
Heisler
Jast
Finshone
Kis
Boyer of Hoystat
Mintters
Perty Virgnnon
Trout
Huuness
Osborn
W. Richardson
Murray
Murrag
Head
Mr. Montaig
Pillsbury
Bend
Idacy
Paulina
Fisher
Herville
Fryer
Oban
Wil
Pidmer
Phere
Kulle
Meey
Ily
Minneville
Riddle
Keyy
Mt Hhawh
Earl Wright
Mise Fannie Osborn
Culver
Charles Dillon
C. W. Hunter
Opal Prairie
J. T. Robinson
Hagel
Percival
Youngs
Madran
Madras Trading Company
Endless Chain
Yorkshire
Poland
China
G L. Paxton
Bhanikorome
Waymire
Deering
Hodge
A. CO. Sanford
Laily
Priece
Combined Harvesters
Ony
AOC
Bunford
McTaypart & Bye
Jukthee
Mae Bate
F. J. Brooks
Sanford. Mize
Ghaniagt, Dre
la Senorita
Edward G. Pease Co., Inc
Shaniko, Oregon
T. A. Long
Orecon
Trout Creek
Ashwood
Maycreek
Hough
Addrew Geo. R. Lee, Mer
Ashwool
Eastern Oregon Banking Company
Host Chemical Co, Porniano, One
Universal
McTaggart
Loucks Bros
A. C. Sanford
Sanford, Sill. & Company
General Merchandise
Syracuse Chilled
Schuttler and
Moline
John Deere Lines
Shaniko
A.M. Williams & CO
Wats and Cape
Dalles
Osborn & Wilson
A. Larsen & Company
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