Surveyors Probe Deschutes Canyon For Hariman Line Feasibility
Deschutes survey crews work high level lines to test if a railroad could ascend 140 feet above current surveys to bypass water rights held by Eastern Oregon Land Company three miles above the river mouth. Harriman official J P O'Brien says water conservation and feasible grade are studied. data in about two weeks will indicate if raising the road is practical and not prohibitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
Deschutes Canyon
Geo. W. Boschke
Deschutes
Eastern Oregon Land Company
Portland Telegram
J. P. O'Brien
Harriman Northwestern Lines
Ame Ica
Niagara Falla
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Commissioner
Christian Church to Erect New Building in Madras
Members of the Christian church at Madras have arranged for a new church building. Ground is staked, foundations prepared, and stone hauled. Construction will start at once at the corner of Beneath and 0 streets, one block east of the town site building. The structure will measure 50 by 60 feet and provide a comfortable worship space for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buiilding
B. F. W. Pitman
J. C. Robinson
T. B. Tucker
Wesley Hill
D. W. Adama
John McTaggart
D. Percival
G. Springer
Fred Davis
Christian Church
Church of Christ of Madras
Oregon
Christian Church At
Madras
Place
Crook County High School Offers Practical Teacher Training
The Crook County High School adds a practical teachers training course with Mrs. Emma Wickersham as critic for first three grades. She will begin August ninth, aiding Summer school teachers and encouraging two year enrollment to gain primary methods and specialized grade experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hockenberry
Crook County High School
Emma B. Wickersham
Oswego Normal
New York
Ashland
Crook County
Cowles and DeHaven Found Guilty in Adultery Case
Cowles of Madras convicted of adultery in Prineville Circuit Court and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Annie DeHaven, transported from Portland, testified as the complainant. Dick DeHaven, related defendant, indicted on adultery charges. trial outcome not completed in this report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Cowles
Madras
Prineville
Bradshaw
Annie DeHaven
Portland
Wilson
George W. Barnes
Dick DeHaven
DeHaven
Trot Creek
Land Withdrawn for Crooked River Project in The Dalles
On May 6 the Interior Secretary withdrew about 23 000 acres from public entry for the Crooked River irrigation project in The Dalles Land District. Exempts lands with titles already issued. Farmers Union circulates a petition urging prompt action and pledging support, while letters to Oregon’s congressional delegation seek cooperation for favorable consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary At the Interior
Crooked River
Dallea
United States
Sbore
Washington Dispatch
Reclamation Service
Prineyilie
Farmers’ Union
Oregon
Busy Week at May Term of Circuit Court
The May term saw an unusually long criminal docket and a busy grand jury scrutinizing alleged liquor violations. George Rowan was indicted and tried on a prohibition charge and acquitted. Officials plan strong enforcement to curb illegal liquor sales in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
George Rowan
Rowan
Interior secretary withdraws land for multiple projects
Secretary Ballinger announced withdrawals of 148000 acres in the Burns district for the Malheur project 22000 acres in the The Dalles district for the John Day project 10000 acres in the Burns Harney district and 62000 acres in the Lakeview district for respective project uses in Oregon indicating a large federal land withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ballinger
Malheur
Burny District
Dalles
Harney
Burns District
Lakeview
Residents seek naturalization papers in town this week
Otto Hobsfeldt and John Thomas of Madras are in town to take out naturalization papers. Thomas was a citizen through his father, but his father's papers were destroyed, so he must apply again. Wn Brownbill and Oba Klane are in Wilteneed Prineville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hobsfeldt
John Thomas
Madras
Mr. Thomas
Wn. Brownbill
Oba. Klane
Thes Ag Wilteneed
Prineville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Les
Havnron
Prem RT Paescn
VicePres
Fonsar
Cebr
Econ Banking Co
Foreign Exchange
Shaniko, Oregon
A. E. Crosby
DRUGS
Kodaks
The
Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, N.Y
Murfine
James W. Hart
Hadras
Howard W. Turner
U. S. Commissioner Public
Notary
Penos Culver
Culver
Glyre
Max Lueddemann
Pioneer Building
Oregos
J, H. Haner
Sotary Public
First National Bank
Prineville, Oregon
B. F. Allen
T. M. Batowin
Burples
Prodi
A.M. Williams & CO
Dralers
van Tassel Land CO
Ora van Tassel
Pioneer
Robinson’s Big Store
Robinson Merchants
County High School
Haven
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!