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About The Madras pioneer. (Madras, Crook County, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1908)
Tho Madras Pioneer 'jfr1"- - t PIANO LESSONS r I A Good Place to Trade i Published every Thursday by THE PIONEER PUBLISUINOJCO.- 8UB80RIPTION RATES: ARE FREE One year ....$1.50 X Six months 1 .! Three months......... 50 I AD VKK'TISINO NAT1SS ON AWLICATION E1LHRS NEW YEARS GIFr TO BUY ERS WHO TAKE ADVANTAQE OF SALE NOW IN PROQRESS " Entered ns second class innttcr August 1 Antelope, Oregon 2, 15)01, at tlio Postoffice at Madras, Ore., liUder tho Act of Congress of March 8, 1979. IN.. '1 ; HKIl i ''WIS i .4. .THURSDAY Jan. 1 6, 1908 TAX LEVY AN OUTRAGE SPECIAL VALUES, TOO tTlie tax levy of 14 8 mills for 1007, which is only a fraction t)f a cent lower than the levy last year, is a disappointment to the taxpayers of the county, who had a right to expect a Jower rate of taxation with the enormous increase of property .values in the county, and by .many it is openly denounced as an outrage. During the past two years property valuations have been greatly increased in .Crook County, and especially in this seotion of the county where the principal values lie in farming lands, the assess ment of which is 50 per cent higher than it was two years ago. At the pi esent rate of tax ation, 14.3 mills, taxes are higher now than they were on the same property two years? ago, instead of growing less as might rightly be expected with ithe greatly increased tax roll of the county. : The assessment upon which last years tax-levy of 15 mills was based was approximately .six million dollars, and when complaint was made against the .high rate, it was argued by the county administration that - the .high rate was necessary on ac count of the two year's state itaxes which had to be paid by the county, and a much lower rate was promised for. this year. This year the increase in the assessed valuations of the county is about .one million dollars, and yet the levy is sreduced only a fraction of a mill. "What excuse can there be this year for the continued high rate of taxation? There was a time in compara tively recent years, and within the memory of even the new icomers of the county, when Crook County managed to conduct all her affairs, pay her bills, and keep out of debt, with .from $25,000 to $30,000 receipts from taxes. This year's levy of 14 3 mills, upon an assess ment of about seven million idollars, Avill produce in round numbers $100,000. Where does it go? That question will doubtless have a bearing on the elections to be held in this county within the next few months. Crook County has made wondrous strides in the past live years, and her ability to spend money has' seemingly grown apace. $375 and $100 Pianos Now Going for $2-18 and $26-1, Including the Free Music Lessons Write for Partlctir lars At Once, Before Sale Closes Tho head of every homo whieh does not nov tiossess 11 elioieo n ano will Blirelv bo intensely intcrestcxl .in. this announcement, Slxty-ono of tho finest pianos, inaue oy one ot tiie1 oiuest ami most reliable piano manufacturers, are being ollercu lar below regular price. The recent finan ial uncertainty caueut many nianuiacturcrs, in prac tically every lino, unprepared. In this particular instance Eilors Piano House secured most unusual concessions bv taking eight carloads, 142 instruments, of 200 pianos which had been finished. This advantage in turn is presented to our patrons ; 81 have been sold. Tho pianos In (his sale are knowri' far and wide. They are of the highest stand ing. We are not at libertv to mention them by name in the papers in connection with these cut prices. It would hurt their sale at regular prices elsewhere Suflico it to say tho pianos have never 'been sold for less than $375 for tho plain case and $400 for the fancy kind. Now they go for $248 and $264 respectively. AND MUSIC LESSONS FREE Nor is the concession in price men tioned below tho only attraction in con nection with these pianos. Tho buyers of these pianos will secure free a term of four months' music lessons from any school or teacher desired. PAY $2 A WEEK These prices mean for all cash, but 1 any reliable person may secure the same on payments of $16 cash and $S or $10 a month, for the simple additional interest. Remember, please, that the lour months course of music lessons will be supplied absolutely free. The purchaser may select any school or teacher preferred! We pay the bill. No such proposition has ever been made in this or any other city. We are Sure it will never bo made again, simply because such an unprecedented financial condition never can again arise. Pleane remember, too, that the regu lar Eilers guarantee money back if instrument is not in every way satisfac toryaccompanies every ono of these pianos; also the maker's five years' warrant, which is countersigned by us. If you live out of town you need not hesitate in securing one of these instru ments. We will shin any style desired, fancy mahogany, splendid mottled burl walnut or quarter-sawed oak, subject to ; .1 .-1 1 1 it inspection anu approval, we lamug an chances. Write or telephone for full description of these pianos at once, before all are sold. The free-music-lessons offer applied only to pianos sold before Christmas, but has been extended for a few days longer. It is a double holiday remem brance on the part of Eilers Piano House a remembrance to the buyer and a remembrance to which ever teacher or school the buyer selects. Salesrooms are open every evening. Eilers Piano House, 353 Washington, ) corner of Park, Portland, Or. The' House of Highest Quality. " 1 s MERCHANT X GENERAL Now offers you a splendid as sortment of General Merchan dise at prices that will make you happy, cause you to call again, and induce your neighbors to come with you to FRANK IRVINE'S AT ANTELOPE The Store That Gives Satisfaction I CLASSIFIED LOCALS 'it. - V. v& -V- W V- -if-'if-'"J?- "JKJU1 -U1 -V KP L ygcTQc Jgrjg: 4,737? nojjg LOST, STRAYED Oil STOLEN-A hliifi.hrlndlo tihenhord dou'. Howard of $10 for return to its owner, Louis Volrath, Madras, Oregon. RUGS Our Xmas stock of rnH and new furniture arrived late. Wo are closing them out nt almost your own price. Loueks Uros., furniture. JL'tf If you want to buy a ranch or town property, or rent a house in Madras, seo Osborn & Wilson. Try our Imperial washing machine, it is the best. McTaegart & Hyc. MONEY TO LOANI havo inoney to loan on good deeded farm lands. Ap ,ply to Max Lucddemann, Madras, Or. UNDERTAKING SUPPLIES We have ordered a complete Hue of coding and undertakini: supplies, and will he able to supply anything in that line promptly. Loucks Uros., furniture, Madras, Oregon. j'Jtf J. W. French, Pre. H. A. Moore, Vlco-Proi. F, T. Hurlburt, Cihi(l EASTERN OREGON BANKING COMPANY FOREIGN EXCHANCE BOUGHT AND SOLO DRAFTS ON ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD Capitol Stock, $25,000 Deposits, $250,000 SHANIKO, OREGON STEAM ROLLING .Have vour train steam rolled or dry rolled. I have good new equipment, capacity 15 tons daily. Prices; Steam rolling, 2.60 por ion; drv rolling, $2.00 per toir. J (J. Wayruire, Madras, Or. olMtf A complete supply of l-gul blanks for sale Including warranty and quitclaim deed, real, chattel ami crop morlgauen, etc. Justice court blanks and JtiHtlce court work a specialty. Notary Public. F. J. Brooks. Dance Module:'? the best judge cf whether an assault had been committed. That they evidently were not,. either because of bias or other $ir i t t i tin r nil urn run irrit'tr Tisr run 1 lUUUCllbC U.O LUC VCJJ ACllfU IIKU CURTAILING THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS the editor of the Tribune com plained of, and common sense would seem to indicate that the truth of the editor's charges would be of the highest charac ter of evidence. However, peo ple of Oregon have learned that "judicial learning" and "com mon sense" are not always synonymous terms. Courts, grand juries or trial juries are not above criticism, when that criticism is just, and fltffrefuBing to permit George the certainty of criticism by the KPttttnum, editor of the Medford public press should they fail to KPribtine. to prove the truth statements made by him in strongest incentives to the strict liej;publications upon which performance of their duties by men based a criminal suit tor men occupying oflicial posi- ilibel. the presiding judge, tions. Public opinion has al- fHbnna by name, has set as ways been a mighty good l iught the much-vaunte'd "free- policeman, and tho press is its dom of the press". In this case nest exponent. criticisms by the paper grew out of the failure of tha rand iurv to indict for a ilac- case of assault by a man 2?3d JJarnum, upon the of the mayor of the Medford. A suit for linal libel was instituted inst the editor of the rcaner. w ;ml in his defouse he sought to ove the truth of the commis sion of the crime of assault, in delense of the libel suit. Judge Htinna ruled this evidence out, holding that the grand jury was: t Following is the schedule of dances foS. this district during the next few weeks: Lamonta, Feb. 14 Madras, Feb. 22d This space reserved by the mana gers. Keep your eye on it and be informed FALFA RANCH FOR SALB 110 acres in all. well improved, 100 acr-s in alfalla, acres can he irrigated; on Crooked River near Prmeville. We have for sale all kinds of farming lands in large and small tracts. JT vou wish to buy or sell see Osborn & Wilson, Madras, Oregon. FOUNIJ-Last Wednesday, between the Pinkerton and Dove ranchen, a gold ring engraved) with initials. Owner can have same by proving property, Anton Ratalgia, Madras. "WE HAVE A Big Line Of HEATING STOVES See them if you need one LOUCKS BROS. DEALERS IN FURNITURE Madras, Oregon Trout Creek S awiml 5 ASHWOOD, OREGON NOT IN THE TRUST Mills 14 miloH fromllaycreek. Rough Lumber M.OO wr tliouxatirl ti the mill. Flooring and finifhing lumber IIW.OO per tliouonnd, Olhrt prices in proiwrtion. AMroM (iJvO. R. LUK, Mgr., Aidiwyod, Orejoa A.M. WILLIAMS & CO Dry Goods, Clothing, Furnishing Goods MOTS AND BIIOK8 HATS AND CAIH THE DALLES OREGON ELK DRUGS! Carries a cood line of freii J drugs and patents. Pie-J scription work and farail I recipes made a specially T. A. LONG Physician and Druggiit MADRAS. 0RCCH1 son n of Hurry K. Thaw is being tried a second time in New York for the murder of Stanford White. Delmas and tho "brain storm" are missing, and- Thaw's attor neys will this time try to prove merely ordinary insanity, of the neck-Baving kind. DANCE AT FISIIKRVILLIS-Thero will bg,a danco nt tho now hull at Fihhorvillo Jan. 2f, also Feb. M. Tiokota 75 cents, lunch included. jlO-1 MADRAS MEAT MARKET A. LARSEN & COMPANY FRESH AND CURED MEATS Fish, Vegetables and Country Produce MADRAS, OREGON I I i MADRAS TRADING COMPANY Can Save You Money T 2 cans peaches 45c Coffee I 5c and up Prunes 5c lb sc are not special prices in order to act cash ,nce sale, but arc a few of our regular other goods in proportion Y prices, i or a All C E. ROUSH, Manager Madras, Oregon v