Harriman Engineers at Madras pacing Deschutes survey
Harriman engineers camped near the Deschutes River in Madras plan a south line from Madras and may follow routes used in prior Harriman surveys. Four groups work along the Deschutes between Shetars and Trout Creek as Oregon Trunk rights advance toward the river mouth.
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Harriman
Madras
Mr. Mills
Floaring Mill
Mr. Mille
Deschutes
U' Ren Place
Aline
Columbia
Oregon
Central Oregon Survey
Crooked River
Trail Crossing
Shetars
Trout Creek
Mr. Roberts
Sage Brush Flat
Old Columbia
Sagebrush
Mille
Bonth
Oneil
Redmond
Oregon Trunk Line
Oregon Trunk
Deschutes Route Competition and Harriman Policy Noted
In reviewing Deschutes activity observers question Harriman's stance on building through the territory while recalling past neglect of the Deschutes route. They contend Harriman favored the Corvallis & Eastern line and rumor links it to Central Oregon expansion, suggesting the Deschutes road would cut traffic and revenue for the Columbia Southern and U R N.
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Deschutes Canyon
Harriman
Deschutes
Central
Oregon
Columbia Southern
Charge Reduced for Grazing in Reserve
Washington reports a 10 to 15 percent cut in sheep grazing rates on National Forests for the coming season. Gifford Pinchot and A F P Potter cite market declines, wool prices, and mutton depreciation as factors, noting changes not aimed at local minimums or specially low local rates.
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Washington
National Growers’ Association
Salt Lake
Gifford Pinchot
A. F P. Potter
National Forest
National Foresta
Forest Service
Government land lot tery begins Monday in Rosebud opening
The Rosebud land opening started Monday at 10 am with prizes of 160 acre farms for the first 25 drawn. Six townsites to be designated. 114,769 registrants’ envelopes were mixed on an open platform as two six year old girls selected the names.
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Dallas
5. D
Promotion for W H Bishop to Red Lake Reservation
W H Bishop, longtime clerk to the Warmeaprings superintendent, is named superintendent of the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota. The Chippewa band area sits on Red Lake with about 1000 Indians. Bishop and his family will move after bonds and papers are filed, a process that will take several weeks.
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W. H. Bishop
Warmeaprings
Red Lake
Minnevote
Bishop
Minnesot
Evon
Department
Circuit Court Juries Convene in Crook County
Jurors summoned from Madras Lamonta Ashwood Haystack and other areas attend the Crook County Circuit Court term as Fred W. Wilson takes the role of prosecuting attorney for the first time.
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Prineville
Jackson
W. H. Stonehocker
J. O. Paxton
Madras
McCain
Oren Waite
Lamonta
McCorkle
Ashwood
A. Whitsett
Haystack
Fred W. Wilson
Crook County
Barn Blown Down Near Methodiat Hill by Strong Wind
A newly completed barn on the Chris Harry farm near Methodiat Hill collapsed in a Tuesday night wind gust. The corrugated iron structure, with a heavy harling roof, was toppled outward toward the yard, causing damage to the surrounding area.
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Chris Harry
Methodiat Hill
Central Oregon railroad survey suspended awaiting funding
Survey work from Madras to Bend halted as Deschutes Irrigation & Power Company has enough data for its irrigating project. Promoters may transfer the survey to Harriman interest or Oregon Trunk line if they guarantee rail access to Crook County, though they will not abandon plans until a road is assured.
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Central Oregon Railroad
Madras
Bend
Deschutes Irrigation & Power Company
Harriman
Central Oregon
Oregon Trunk Ling
Peschutes Canyon
Baldwin Sheep Exhibit Shines at Prineville County Fair
The Baldwin Sheep and Land Company of Haycreek showcased fine sheep at the Prineville county fair last week marking a rare exhibit after years without stock displays. Despite fewer animals, judges praised the quality of the stock led by Corvallis judge Dr. James Withycomb who evaluated the animals.
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Baldwin Sheep & Land Company
Haycreek
Prineville
Association
James Withycomb
Corvallis
Outing of Deschutes Canal Work Contested by Prineville Review
Don P. Rea notes Bend Bulletin clipping claiming loads of implements unloaded at the Deschutes mouth and rail work begun. He says Winters Parsons & Boomer unload is for Celilo canal use after award of the second stage, delaying dirt flying on Deschutes railways. He argues the O KE road remains the only feasible route for the area unless a Prince on the East side option appeals.
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Don P. Rea
Bend
Deschutes
Prinevillers
Winters
Parsons & Boomer
Warm Springs Dancers Pack For Beattle Fair War Dances
Warm Spring Indian troupe prepares to perform war dances at the Beat tle fair if invited by management. In the city, several Warm Spring individuals chose costume materials and ordered them from The Dalles Saddlery Company for the event.
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Dalles Saddlery Company
Dalles Chronicle
Sawmill Sold and Moved North of Ashwood
The sawmill above Ashwood owned by the Great Western Lumber Co. has been sold and will be moved to Ochoco. The B, 8, L, Co. of Hay Creek purchased the lumber yard. It is hoped another mill will start in the locality soon to meet lumber demand.
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Ashwood
Great Western Lumber Co
Ochoco
Haycreek
Antelope Herald
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Llaran
Cen- Hou
Jw, Livingston
Hadras
J. H. Wenandy
Shaniko
Frank Osborn
Istoffice Pharmacy
James W. Hart
Pras
U. 8
Neer Green Motel
Cullver
Justice of the Peace
Culver Precinct
Culver
Big Dew
Madeas
Haner
Rotary Public
Kral Katte
Priseville
Max Lueddemakn
Moneer Building
The
First National Bank
Prineville, Oregon
T. M. BaLowis
WitweiLen
H. Batochy
Asst
A. E. Petersen
Antelope, Oregon
Watchmaker
T. B. Tucker
Iil
M. A. Robinson General Merchants
Madras, Oregon
Chutes Canyon
Gragen Dee
Circuit Court
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