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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
4
Public notice states advertising rates to be provided on application. Entry records show second class matter from August 20, 1904, at the Madras post office under the 1879 act. The notice appears in the Thursday March 29, 1906 issue.
A partisan plea contrasts Jonathan Bourne Jr. with E L Smith in Oregon's senate race. Bourne is accused of corrupting lawmakers and flooding mails with his candidacy while Smith resigns from posts to avoid politics and advocates the primary law’s intended free choice. The piece urges voters to support the honest candidate.
The Crook County Journal of Prineville discusses Western Crook county’s claim to the county commissioner seat. It rebuts a concluding paragraph that suggests Bayley is the sole Western Creek candidate and questions the paper’s prior stance about county residents in the seat race.
In Western Creek county two candidates compete for the Republican nomination for county commissioner. Fred Fisher of Madras is ill with pneumonia and unable to canvass. Bayley of Laidlaw leads in the Laidlaw end, while Fisher leads near Madras, with mutual loyal support from each side.
The Censor piece in the Prineville Review criticizes Bend Bulletin and The Madras Pioneer for suspected moral lapses. Kennedy, though self-appointed, aims to improve Crook county journalism and is greeted with mixed views by the local papers.
Fred Fisher, a Republican candidate, is praised as a strong, conservative business leader who settled early in the county and helped develop water access for his end of the county. The piece urges primaries voters to support him, arguing this growing region deserves representation on the county board and that Fisher would provide a fair, economical administration.
Ed Harbin in charge of building the Willow creek bridge at this place returned to his Prineville home on Tuesday. Early disputes centered on the bridge placement at the extreme end of the site.
The decision to place the bridge along the creek’s north side avoided the natural solid abuttment and the resulting design was accepted as a good use of funds. Residents at this end of the county express gratitude for the practical, modest improvement.
The paper states political announcements published under the heading are paid at regular advertising rates and fall within that class.
Frep Fisher of Madras announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Crook County Commissioner. The primaries are set for April 20, 2006.
J R Whitney announces himself as a Republican candidate for renomination as State Printer, subject to the Republican primary on April 20. He is currently serving his first term and appeals for the same courtesy given to other state officers. Albany Oregon.
W F King announces candidacy for Crook County Treasurer on the Republican ticket. He seeks the nomination at the primary election scheduled for April 20, 1906.
Willis W Brown seeks the Republican nomination for Crook County Sheriff in Oregon with a primary set for April 20 1806. Heisler is listed alongside the name in the filing.
WM Johnson announces as a Republican candidate for County Clerk. He asks for support at the primary to be held on April 20, 1906, and states the decision rests with Republican voters of the county.
E H Hodges of Prineville submits his name for the Crook County Sheriff nomination for the April 20 1906 primary. He asks for careful consideration of his qualifications and respectfully solicits support.
Republican nomination for County Clerk under direct primary law awaiting decision by county electors. J. H. Hawer of Prineville listed as candidate.
R W Bell announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Crook County surveyor. He cites experience in land surveying and railroad engineering and pledges prompt, efficient administration if elected. Madras listed as origin.
Frank J Brooks of Madras announces his run for the Republican nomination for Justice of the Peace in Kutcher Precinct. Primary election date is April 20, 1906.
Republican electors are urged to support J. H. Haner for County Clerk in the upcoming election. The candidate emphasizes previous public service and commitment to efficient records management and transparent administration.
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