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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
4
A printed notice sets advertising rates on application. It states the issue entered as second class matter August 24, 1904 in Madras Oregon and lists publication date Thursday September 17, 1968.
The Pioneer corrects a Prineville dispatch claiming trouble in Shaniko water two years ago. J O Fowlie, Shaniko water system supervisor, says there was no trouble and the issue concerned a reservoir problem, not the water supply. The correction affirms proper investigation and reassurance.
Senator Rand of Vancouver arrives in Madras to secure right of way for the Oregon Trunk Line amid railroad competition. The agent, tied to Hill interests yet opposing Harriman, signals imminent construction along the Deschutes canyon as lower Deschutes rights are already secured.
The Madras public school began last Monday with 70 pupils. Enrollment includes 9 in Nidb school grades, 80 in intermediate, and 1 in primary department. The total surpasses opening day figures from the previous year.
Professor Fulton noted attendance will reach about 100 within ten days or two weeks and seven or eight new pupils are joining high school classes. Total high school enrollment may reach 16 or 17 in the department, marking a strong start for the first year at Madras school. Professor Fulton Professor Cook and Miss Clara Horney began Monday with classes organized.
A party of 15 railroad surveyors, likely Harriman employees, are camped at Sagebrush Spring and tracing a line down Trout Creek toward the Deschutes. They may seek a Deschutes canyon exit via Trout Creek, while Oregon Trunk holds Willow Creek pass. Subscriptions urge readers to join the Pioneer for home news at $1.60 yearly.
Notice is hereby given that Nathan H W Pinkerton of Pendleton Oregon has filed to make a soldier's additional homestead entry as assignee of Daniel Likes by mesne under section 2806 of the revised statutes. Those claiming adversely or wishing to object because of mineral character or other reasons must file affidavits in this office by October 27 1906. Also notice repeated with Nathan I Pinkerton as assignee of Martha Wollam. affidavit of protest due by October 17 1906.
A special rate for Pioneer subscribers offers Campbell's Scientific Farmer at 50 cents in addition to the Pioneer price. The offer covers new and renewing subscriptions. Edited by H. W. Campbell, originator of the Campbell farming system, the magazine provides useful farming information. Regular price is $1 per year.
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