Survey parties map route near Madras along Willow Creek area
The Mille party moved from Madras to Willow Rock Springs to run a line south then north along the hills east of Madras to test a path avoiding Willow Creek flat. Harriman crews under TH Roberts and the Trout Creek line head south via Juniper Route crossing Crocker River, aligning with Oregon Eastern survey toward Redmond and Klamath Falls.
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Mille
Madras
Inez
Wwirarock Springs
Gore
Ragon
Rimrock Springs
Madria
Crocker River
Trail Crossing
Harriman
Tamontu
Crooked River
Owell
Oregon Eastern Survey
Redmond
Klamath Falls
Willow Creek Canyon
Clase
McTaggart and Rye of Madras Face Temporary Embarrassment
The Madras firm Mc Taggart and Rye was served with an attachment Monday evening due to inability to meet obligations to a wholesale house. Assets exceed liabilities, and partner Mr. McTaggart left for Portland to confer with creditors hoping for a satisfactory adjustment to avoid a general assignment. The firm has operated in Madras for four years and many friends regret the difficulties.
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McTaggart & Rye
McTaggart
Portland
Election Proves A Landslide For Taft
Taft leads in majorities as early returns favor the Republican candidate with strong margins across districts. Reported results show decisive gains for Taft in key states and counties, signaling a sweeping victory for the party.
Taft Wins National Landslide and New York Plurality
Taft carries New York by 275000 and Ohio by about 100000 as Republicans sweep the nation. Hughes re elected governor of New York by about 75000, with Congress and the House largely Republican, though Missouri shifts to Democrats. Crisis in Crook County building follows with extensive plumbing and heating work planned by Bernard and Duneford of Salem.
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William Ho Taft
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Sherman
New York
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Roosevelt
Pacific
California
Oregon
Washington
Thalia
Indiana
Missouri
Cowherd
Virginia
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Nebraska
Bryan
Minnesota
Johnson
Shipp
Shertif'a
Recorder’s
Bernard & Duneford
Salem
Bernardi
Crook County Court
Crook County Gives Taft and Sherman Big Majority
Crook county boosted the Republican ticket with about 850 more votes for Taft and Sherman. Overall county turnout was lighter than expected, and the county did not deliver as large a statewide majority as anticipated, especially beyond the east end where Taft and Sherman led roughly two to one.
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Crook County
Taft
Sherman
New Court House Progress Report at Prineville
The county court met last Monday at Prineville and inspected the new court house. Contractor J B Shipp is ahead of schedule with progress to the tower base and clock dials. Rafters for the roof are being placed and work on cornices continues.
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Prineville
Court House
Tmus
J.B. Shipp
Taft Leads Bryan in Precinct Vote Count
In this precinct the election turnout matched the June county vote with 119 valid ballots. Taft received 108 votes, Bryan 48, Debs 16, Chatin 7, while Independent candidate Thisgen earned no votes. Ten ballots were discarded for improper marking.
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Taft
Bryan
Chatin
Debs
Thisgen
Independent Party
Wild Geese Foretold Severe Winter by Oregonian Quote
The Oregonian quotes A B Andrews predicting a cold winter after observing early geese migrations. He notes geese with thick plumage and whiskers two inches long as signs of harsh season ahead.
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A.B. Andrews
Record Wheat Land Price Set in Umatilla County
A quarter section of wheat land near Athena, Umatilla county, sold last week for 17000 dollars, about 110 dollars per acre, a county record possibly for the state. The tract lacked a full quarter section as the O B N railroad preserves five acres for sight of way.
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Umatilla County
Athena
O. BR. &N. Railroad
Location of Oregon Trunk Survey Reaches Deschutes
Mouth of Deschutes guide F Crane and crew have finished locating the Oregon Trunk Line to a point opposite their camp. They will connect with T N Hanford’s party in about two weeks, completing the line from the mouth of the Deschutes to Madras. The survey runs along the Deschutes high above the river, crossing Nigger Brown canyon and Willow Creek canyon with a gentle grade to avoid river-level terrain.
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F. Crane
Madras
Oregon Trunk Line
Deschutes
Willow Creek
Nigger Brown Canyon
Ed Campbell
Cowles Alfalfa Ranch
Ouly
Willow Creek Canyon
Deschutes Railroad Sues for River Right of Way Damages
The Deschutes Railroad company filed five suits in circuit court against Mary F U Ren Soren J Farr Mary B Smith William Dean and the State Land Board to condemn a right of way along the Deschutes river near Maupin and Plantains. The company seeks to build and operate a line from near Deschutes station and to act as a common carrier, aided by Portland attorney W W Cotton.
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Desehates Railroad Company
Mary F. U'Ren
Soren J. Farr
Mary B. Smith
William 5. Dean
State Land Board
Robert E. Donnell
George Fe, Chamberlain
Frank W. Benson
George 4
Steel
Deschutes River
Dalles Chronicle
Deschutes Railroad Company
W. W. Cotton
Portland
State of
Oregon
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Deschutes Station
Old Maupin Ferry
Plantains
Deschutes Reilroad
James G. Wilson
Central Oregon Railroad Sale Rumor Denied by Leader
Rosen Howard rejects rumors of a sale to Harriman interests and confirms ongoing support for the Central Oregon project. He states no abandonment occurred and suggests any potential sale to Harriman would still guarantee railroad construction.
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Central Oregon Railroad Co
Harriman
Rosen Howard
Central Oregon
Koane
Central Oregon Railroad
Bend Bulletin
Quiet Wedding Ties George White and Sophia Greiger
A wedding was solemnized at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday afternoon uniting George White of Yotinga Crook county and Sophia Greiger of Des Moines Iowa. Rev M T Wire performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Crook county. There is a typhoid outbreak with 11 cases in the city and vicinity but no deaths reported yet.
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George White
Yotinga
Crook County
Sophia Greiger
Des Moines
Iowa
M. T. Wire
Mr. White
Dalles Chronicle
Prine Willie
Pioneer Subscription Offer for Home News
A subscription notice offers the Pioneer home news service at 1.60 dollars per year. The ad emphasizes value and convenience for readers seeking regular local reporting.
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James W. Hart
Hartimean
Robinson’s Bid Store
M. A. Robinson General Merchants
Madras, Oregon
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Crook
New Court House
Ceese
Harriman Line
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