Oregon Eastern Busy with Forties South of Bend
Surveyors will return to Madras in two months to set grade stakes for the Oregon Eastern line toward the South as railroad construction in the Deschutes valley is anticipated this summer. The main line from Natron to Ontario with branches toward Walker basin will drive Madras branch work from the trunk southward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Francia
Bend
Rosland
Francia
Oregon Eastern Engineers
Fort Klamath
Klamath Falls
Graham
Madras
Natron
Willamette River
Cascades
Local Portland to Eastern Oregon Train Service Planned
A conference at The Dalles between A L Craig and W E Coman with The Dalles business leaders led to a planned local passenger service on the Coos Bay? R N. It will connect Portland with Biggs and avoid delays at Biggs, with trips around 6 pm to Portland and 8 15 am from Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregon
Milroad
Colubia Southern Railway
Biggs
Columbia
Dalles
A. L. Craig
W. £. Coman
Dulles
Craig
Miller Cleared in Harney County Murder Trial
The May term of the circuit court in Prineville presided by Judge Bradshaw disposed of three criminal cases with no convictions. George Miller was acquitted of murder in the Warren Curtis killing after four trials, linked to horse theft and a 1902 incident at Curtis’s corral. Other defendants Trogg and Parry were acquitted on horse theft and sheep theft charges respectively. An injunction case by Pilot Butte Development Co. vs Deschutes Irrigation & Power Co. was heard with Miss Kirker as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prineville
Bradshaw
Menefee
Kirker
George Miller
Harney County
Miller
Warren Curtis
James Colwell
Curtis Corral
Curtis
Ilnrney
Supreme Court
Malhear
Crook County
Wmntlogg
Wiess
Frank Wright
Trogg
Parry
Pilot Butte Development Co
Deschutes Irrigation & Power Co
Ilot Tulle
Bend
Miss Kirker
A. King Wilson
Jobr Hl
Portland
Water System Plan By J. W. and M. A. Robinson Co
J. W. and M. A. Robinson and Company plan to install a water supply for their store and surrounding area. They consider a large wooden elevated tank for fire protection and residential pressure or a Kewance pneumatic system with compressed air. A gas engine will power the new plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. & M. A. Robinson & Company
Tree planting on Mr. Witie's ditch land north of town
H C Elle and De A Q Coe launched a planting drive this week placing about 2000 apple trees and 400 shade trees on Mr. Witie's ditch land north of town. Apple grafts include several varieties while shade trees cover elm rocust maple and ash. Mr Bills supplied the land and Dr Coe supplied the trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Elle
de. A. OQ. Coe
County Seat Notes Highlight Local Courthouse Activity
A. B. Cowles travels from Madras to attend court. Mr and Mrs Ben Helfrich of SLa monta were in town early this week. Ed Ratcher visited Prineville from Madras for business this week. Jerry Cramer of Marasie attended court in town and served as a field deputy sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowles
Madras
Ben Helfrich
Samonta
Ed Ratcher
Prineville
Jerry Cramer
Marasie
Local residents arrive and visit in the Bend area
Hardy Allen of Sisters spent several days here in the latter part of last week. J Frank Stroud returned to Bend after spending several days nearby. J W Mendenhall and Ora and Merle Van Taseel of Culver are in town transacting business today. Mrs Frank Rodman returned Friday from a week with relatives at the county seat. Max Lueddemane and wife spend this week in Portland and expect to be home Saturday evening. Mrs Mertha Hindman, mother of Mrs George A Stevens, visited the latter at her home here last week, en route back to Black Butte after a trip to Portland and the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Stroud
Bend
J. W. Mendenhall
Ora
Merle van Taseel
Culver
Frank Rodman
Max Lueddemane
Portland
Mertha Hindman
George A. Stevens
Ths Place
Hindman
Black Butte
Vielt
Valley
Davis Named Postmaster at Madras Office
Postmaster Fred Davis received his commission on Saturday and assumed duties Tuesday afternoon. He has fitted up his own building opposite Roush's market and will operate the office from that location. Davis has named his wife as deputy postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Davis
Madras
Department
Bulding
Roush
Davia
Crook County Gainers Hinted in Madras Milling Stock Notice
A terse stock notice from the Madras Milling and Mercantile Company hints at rapid action and potential gains for residents in Crook County. The brief item stresses speed and the possibility that local investors may profit from the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras Milling
Gg Mercantile Company
Crook County
Bold proclamation arches over town square
A bold public notice proclaims a triumphant declaration in a crowded square signaling a civic push. The language hints at a celebration or political action aimed at rallying local support and attention. Neighbors gather as officials outline next steps and potential impacts.
CANNOT FIND HUSBAND IN SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE
Mrs Anna Shaw of Haycreek after the San Francisco quake and fire has found no trace of her husband, a prosperous businessman, with property valued over 50 000 and both spouses living in the Palace Hotel. She appeals to her father Colburn McPherson for aid as efforts to locate him fail. His firm’s destruction and missed sale value are noted amid the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Anna Shaw
Colburn McPherson
Haycreek
Prineville Shooting Ties City Marshal to Homicide
Bill Pugh a sheep herder was hurled from the Opera Saloon in Prineville by John Dell former city marshal. Pugh died next morning and Dell is jailed on murder charges with a hearing to determine the case. Dell is described as a gray haired longtime county resident and Bul Poghia was mentioned nearby. Mr and Mrs A Merchant were in town renting their Culver ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Pugh
Prineville
John Dell
Pugh
Dell
Awala
Bul Poghia
Central Oregon Acreage Growth Amid Willow Creek Basin Prospects
Railroad editor C. M. Slyskell reports vast expansion in Willow Creek basin. From initial estimates of 80 000 tilable acres and 19 000 cultivated, current figures show 110 000 cultivated and about 800 000 tilable acres. Irrigation potential from Deschutes and nearby streams could turn the region into a wealth source for possessors of the land. The basin covers roughly 18 towns or 650 square miles as noted in the Oregon Daily Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Slyskell
Oregon
Oregon Daily Journal
Harriman
Willow Creek
Deschutes
Ala
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Pring Goods
Phewan Bys
Jon Gogharnry
Tolaigo Wolf
Lena Mi. Lamb Palmerin
W.& M.A. Robinson & GO
Alice
W.& M. A. Robinson & CO
Glarness
Lars
Hames
Staggart
Logal Train Service
Sult
Hardy Allen
Sisters
Davis
Timim
Dee
Ort
Ins
Merchants’ Protective Association
Anna McPherson Shaw
Billi Pugh
BR. A. Merchant
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