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About The Madras pioneer. (Madras, Crook County, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (May 4, 1905)
Mi ' hz IBadras tWoiwer. . Published uvcry Tliursilay by -THE l'lONEKIl PUUL1S111NO CO.- nkf! 8UBS0niPTI0N RATES S , Out .$1.G0 Six Hlonilis. .. - I'M Thrim months. 75 AHVK11T1SINO UATKR OS" ' AIMMjIOATION ' Wiiffort' nk second clns3 mntcr Annust fiji,-llH)i.iUih lMstotiicu at Mudrns, Oro., injilur tlo Act of Congress of Marcu 3, lHT'.ty Thursday .... MAY 4, 1905 ABOUT THE -WEATHER. Some comment is already being made about the dr' weath- jar. but there is little cause for uneasiness, as grain can yet en dure quite a lot of iry weather without being injured. If we should have .no, rain between now and the middle of June there would be cause for fear, but the past tin ee .yeas when rain was getting to be needed badly, it came in time to pre vent any shortage of crops, and once in a while there has benn such a continnance of rain that people would get to wishing it would stop for a while. In reference to the climate of this country, we often hear new comers remark that for the life of them they cannot see how a country as dry as this can pro-i duce anything. Without being an expert on climatic conditions or an authoritj' on the attri butes of soil in Central Oregon, it is a well known fact that the soil in the Deschutes country is very tenacious of moisture. This country can raise good crops with a minimum supply of rain, while in many other portions of the United states, with a different class of soil, the same amount of rain would hardly save them from a drought and a consequent failure of crops. Iu this sandy soil there is hardly a season of thej'ear that moisture cannot be found with in three to four inches from the surface, at. the most) in either plowed ground or sod. And this country will have to have an expectionally dry season to cause a failure of crops. People are prone to be dis satisfied, and often take a de light in trying to find trouble, btit let us not be too forward in finding fault with the weather, as providence has heretofore given us an abundant fcupply. This article was written and in tj'pe previous to the rain and enow of the last two du3's, and while we make no claim that it is responsible for the rain, it emphasires our assertion that there need be no fear that this country will supper for lack of moisture. Orgonian: From the Eastcou tinud to come rumors of the re tirement of M Harriman from his present position of power in the railroad world. If a suc ces .or shall be selected for Mr. II iri iman . and Portland shall have anj' voice in the matter (ol course Portland will not), it would like to have a man a: good at fulfilling promises as ai making t.iem. If Harriman had possessed this charming trait, we would todaj' have rail connection with Central Oregon and also with the Clearwater. County Seat News. J. D. ILuril was in town from near Lamonta Friday i L?e Goodwin,, of Lamonta, was a, visitor in this city last Tuesday. Ora M shier and wife, of La monta, were visitors in our midst last Wednesday. Kra. Sarah Houk, f Lamonta, spent Tuedsay in this city, the .guest of M'. and M a, John, ' 6m r Gyrus and family, oJf Culver, spent several days in town this week, visiting fluids and relatives. MissItettioBecrj accompanied them. - Fran rltoirman;, of ; Gulver, spent Saturday inXour city at tending to business affairs. John Brown, of Lamonta, came in town Saturday nlid will remain during the week "curt Jack frost litis appeared the last few nights and-;his chilling glances are not as welcome as those of little sun beam. J. L. Windom, of Culver, spent Wednesday in town. Mr. Wjndom believes the yield of grain this seaWn in his sec tion of the country will be good. Jno. Palmehn, of Madras, was in our midst last Tuesday. Vie says new buildings are being rapidly constructed in Madras and the town is advancing rapidly. Mr. and Mrs J.- H. Windom was in town from their farm near Culver last Tuesday. I'hep were accompanied by their daughters, Misses Winnie and Hazel. The Prineville baseball team defeated by the Bend nine on atter's diamond last Sunday in i score of 6 to 4. A return game will be played on May 7 on the Pr'tieville ground. At present writing, Dr. H. P. Belknap is dangerouslj'- ill at his home in Jhis city with pnumonia. His condition is a very critical one and it is thought by those attending him that the end is near. Thomas J. Powell, one of Crook County's old pioneers passed away at his home, near (his city Fricjiy, April 21, 1505.! Mr. Powell was well and favor ibly known throughout the county. The cause of his sud den death was heart failure. Archie Mason, of Madras, was a business visitor in om city several days the first of the week. Mr. Mason speaks in very favorable terms of the fu ture prospects for Madras and believes the time is not-far dis tant when it will be the best city in the country. DOT. The Klnic'M Cock Crovrer. "The king's cock crower" wub a quaint old English Institution not abol ished until the reign of George I. Dur ing the Benson of Lent the officer known officially ns the "king's cock crower" crowed the hour every night withlu the precincts of the unlace in stead of proclaiming it In the ordinary ninnncr. On the first Ash "Wednesday after the accession of the house of Hanover, as the Prince of Wales, aft erward George II., was sitting down to supper, this oliicer suddeniyentered the apartment and proclaimed in n Bound resembling the crowing of a cockthat it -was past 10 o'clock. Tak en thu3 by surprise and very Imper fectly acquainted with the English language, the prince mistook the crow for an Insult and rose Instantly to re sent the nff.Vit, nor was It without tho utmost ditllculty that his interpreter could make him understand the nature of the custom and assure him that n compliment was intended according to the court etiquette of the times. From that period, however, the custom was discontinued ... One Remove, Mrs. Dearborn Did yon Bay that lndv and eentleman were distantly related? Mrs. Wabash Yes; they'ro divorced. xonkcrs tttatesman. Tho hours we pass with happy pros pects in view are more pleasing thnr those crowned with fruitiou. Gold smith. Notice of Forest Reserve. Lieu Selection. u.fl, t,avi on'icE. j Ti(miUu.ui!, Oro;, Jinr. u, low. Notice I1itrufiy gtV$ij. that Kdivar'd li, l'or cin. 1y Colburn MoI'lierisort, his Attorney in fact, iju Spited to. HileiA limlur the Act of ;ongriuH, Ajroveu JuniH. mot, tus loijuwint' lenpribed tractof Jona to-vJt: Tlie.SK.i4,'E.)4 oi.ScftlW, tj. 10 S It. Hi K. W. M. That tfalrf Application was Weil with the HcxlKtor and Itepclyqr fol tho V. H. Land Oflico .it The Uollea, Oregon, on Ikocmher SH, !P0., and the purioiso of this notice Ik to allow all nerso.nn claiming the selected laud under the tnlnfhg Jaw, or denlrlng to uliow it to Vo mineral In churmitcr, an opportunity to file objection to nidi nelectlou with the local o fllcer or The Dalles Land Dintrlct. . ' i KnwAiUi ii, 1'r.nhiK, By Colburn Mel'lu'won, JH Attorney lU'act, COURT DIRECTORY FOR CROOK COUNTY CUICU IT COUIlTj First Monday l tnys third Monday In October. C0U2JTV COUKTj" ' " First Monday onoh month. COMMISSIONERS' COUltT: First Wodiics'laT In .Innurny, Minch, My, July, September, nud October. Notice. All person? owluj( for water are rcruK'Sted to qall ,nt tho resltlonoo of John lshnm ami vcUlo for iho same nt their earliest convenleiipe John l'ltuehn. N, M. LANK General Blacksmith ar$ Wagon Miilces'.. jIORlSESHOEINa A SPECIALTY All Work Quarantpcd SHANIKQ OREGON J. W. BOONE Denlor In homo-iiiddo H ar ness & Sadd les Try our n1;e of White lllver Trco Stock SMtdlo. The best in tho mrl:et. PRINEVILLE OREGON A, H, WILLIAM? iC . niiLkus in Dry.GooiJ, Clothing, Furnishing Qpods UOOTSiANl) HHOK3 lliT8 AK1.0.1'8 THE DULLES OREGON cTAGGART & BYE THE HEADQUARTERS Has a Full Line of Groceries Rice, Sago, Tapioca. Nice Dried Fruits. Kxci-llent Cnnued Fruit ami Canned Meats. A select Hue of Jlrehkfnst Cereals. . CANDIES AND NUTS Including Caramels, Chocolates, Kisses. TOBACCOS and CIGARS HARDWARE &, IMPLEMENTS HARNESS and SADDLES BUILDERS' MATERIAL Including CEMENT. Dry Land Alfalfa Seed Baker Wire, $4,65 atiras Meat Market We keep oonatautly on hand the bept FRESH AND SALT MEATS We pay the highest marfeet price for Fat Cattle, IIoks, Sheop, Butter, Eggs, and Farm Produce of all kinds. STOP ' kt thei NtW. MADRAS HO T ' Is now opon for business in Usmiqw Imini i...n.. J ... IH4 UH(1o( hq'w nuinagohtbnt, uiai HOTEL RATES! TO QtU y : Fiistclas8 in ovury respl'ot, J3vry thiup new i una 0131111. xuuio uouru uohi mo mtiricot nffoi'ds ALL STAGES STQR AT MADRAS. Hgj WELL EQUIPPED Livery and Fee d Sta IN CONNECTION Rigs and Careful On WILLIAMS & ROUSH, Prop': iViaaraB, - q:l lofllcc Imp'0 ilvcr, Wliua your l'liv m'iMl.iliiirc.u,liiR, ymir wngnn U In ntki, rvpnlmor you uniit your hor jJipvliJpiiU toiot to go jo(,( 0!.1. STAND. OUR WORK IS QUAMNTEED JpauKAltt 1UAUN(J AND UKAHO.NA1II.K I'HICKH Ol'lt JtOTTO.n Gene'I Wagonmalc l rji i , J etIIU DlclCKSmitn Madras, Oregon F.J. BROOKS. Shaniko Warehouse Company GENERAL STORAGE AND FORWARDING Special attention to Wool Ceding anij Baling fpr Fpttn Al ments, Dcalcraln Hlackfltnith Cp.i, Limp and Buildem' MiUrjlj of all kinds. Sulphur. Wool and Grain Backs and Twine. Grut FJour and Feed. Highest prica paid for Hides and Pelti. Stoti Yards with all tho latest and best facilities for handling Stock. Mark Goods Oare of T. G. CONDON, Manager. WE CAN SATISFY YOUR WANTS r M ClYE US A CALL WILLIAMS & ROUSH Madras - Oregon Cornet. Stage & Stable Co. MADRAS TO SHANIKO EXCEPT SUNDAY Special attention given to furrylng Express Matter. Fare $4.50; Round trip, $8. MARTIN T. FEATT, Agent, DAILY B rE do not claim to carry everything hat we air in tt position io iill ordinary wants from a woli selected stork of GrocerieH, Boots and Shoe's and such things usually carried by a first- class country store at reasonable prices, Ooihparb. our prices and quality with others before buying elsewhere, and you will then trade with thti Culver Store O. G. GOLLVER, Prop. THE DALLES NURSERIES R. H. WEBER, Proprietor. Grower and Dealei la FRUIT, SHADE AND ORNAMENTAL TREES GRAPE VINES AND SMALL FRUITS EVERGREENS, ROSES AND SHRUBBERY Hyaclroika, Tulip, LIU, OaWJa, pMalva, Etc, THE DALLES OREGON as (ts wain i tmu irnnn tnr ms nn. irnm Waits Mahijk anu Okanitk Woiiks, 'Tho Dal.'eU, inn nniu b e m u t IS OUR BUSINESS HEAT AMD ARTISTIC PRICES ARE - RIGHT r THE PIONEER JOB Of FOE HALL'S SAFES 80IJ) ONIA' IiY 1'ilK HoMis Safe and Hock Corop AKc'nt tor rctflo Coft8t. TJ.o buly Arm tliet Ah'"!1?? 1 ....... v..i ,.i. ..ilk ,.. tl,,i nlv MATsIMAKKSK 1 AMv bA"1" A Ajfont lor ihO'OUVKU TVI'EWRITKHB, 84 Third Street, 13.-W-4 Bccoad Ave,. pettlo, WmIi. Ct rH. 112 1'lue tK n Frv!lo. CaI, A UI Lldl 1 V4 111 WMUIftxtou fH., WU ING ;Mct" Jonei Ie the f r,d , were Maljo i a' i McC I en asant Ens ne fona :nding ;. Cul; , and Ihaii four I I)er,