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About The Madras pioneer. (Madras, Crook County, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (July 7, 1910)
Madras Country Protests Against Being Voted Into Deschutes County by Outsiders! Trie Madras Pioneer )L VI MADRAS, CROOK COUNTY. OREGON. THURSDAY. JULY 7, 1910. NO. 47 I 1 C . D 1 ! Madras otaie oarix MAntA: nni.'r.nw TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS . ii . . i i -.-.I o... i r i Money transmitted to nil pans 01 wmicu oiaics auu v-anaua j DIllKCTOIta t . K. Ilousli, M. I'utx, J. t Ilolilnwii, I'.olit. Iteu. J. M. Coiikilii I ... n mi hk mi mi . Ml i California wine uo. SHANIKO, OREGON Announces tho opening In Slmiilko of ri mail order Imiisc which Immllert notlilliU but bunded Illinois and high grade California win"' at the miiiiio prices chargi'd Ity c-ty wholesalers." Tlif Arm maintains I""' n,ui ,,0,'H 1,0 r(,t"" ''"'' further thnn tii give Its mull order cuHtoimwt a guaranteed service of juallty and promptness. Olvc us n trial and bo convinced. A FEW SPECIALS BARGAIN No. 1 ip quart brittle California Hiandy, ort-vcar old wliMcy (entiarl bottle I'ort Whin ' . . ..i ill . M' I .... gc iii;iri noun- piutij n im Scqimrt bottle Mn-cati'1 Wine All For $2.50 BARGAIN No. 2 Mu'ir Wine, SlfcO a gallon, Uiiscsilci Wluc, S2 it gallon, A 5-yenr-nld Huuibon Whis ky, B'i a gallon All For $6.00 MADRA S Well Or filing Co. ARTESIAN AND SURFACE WEILS DEPTH GUARANTEED ESTIMATES FURNISHED INQUIRE AT PIONEER OFFICE MADRAS, OREGON THE SAFE WAY TO VOTE "NO" If You Don't Know Local Conditions FINE OLD PORT WINE, $1.50 A GAL II orders given prompt and close attention. ids sealed and packed in good condition. fen you are in Shaniko, look for the barrel in front. Red Cross DRUG STORE MADRAS, ORE. Expert Experienced Registered Pharmacists to fill your Prescrip tions. SYLVAN Toilet Soap The soap with a sentiment Odors of Violet, Carnation, Heliotrope, lioee, Clematis, Lilac Sandalwood 10c per Cake 25c per Box Watch our'specinls. Thpy will Have you money. entra M Oregon Mercantile Company SUCCESSOR TO J. C. & M. A. ROBINSON hine Oils... CUP GREASE, OAS ENGINE AND AUTOMOBILE OILS .wt,'..,MSr.M,,lSM,.WtM,'.,.i'l'i ISO A COMPLETE LINE OF PAINTS AND OILS JSleuu Toggery FOR THE FOURTH fuits, Hats, Caps,- Shoes, Neckwear, Etc. A COMPLETE LINE GET READY TO Celebrate Now low On Display r ne Swellest As rtment In Town Fire Crackers Are Good A NEW SUIT IS BETTER Prices $8 to $40 MADRAS, ORE. LEAVE WELL ENOUGH ALOHE Whole County Ooposod To Redmond Idoa of Division Madras Asko for A Square Deal. When the voters of Oregon come to east their votes on the 8th of next .November, they will be required to vote "Yes" or ''No" on the division of Crook cotlnty for the creation of Des chutes county, naming Red tnond as the county seat. A majority of the people of Crook county and of the terri tory embraced in the proposed new county itself are opposed to this bill, which will appear on the ballot as an initiative measure. Now if the voter wants to give his neighbor in some other part of the state a "equare deal" all the time, he should at least take the care to inform himself on these county division schemes or else do what .is usually the "square deal" vote "No." It is safe to assume that all these new county ideas blossom out before there is ever any actual need or real demand for a new county. It is always the ambition of some little town to clothe, itself with the dignity of a county seat that lirst brings these proposals before public notice, and to leave conditions as they are, is a safe and sensi ble way to vote on every one of these new county questions. And then, too, it's always the case that those who originate these new county movements never lail to include a little more territoiy than rightfully belongs in the new district. But, under the initiative, it makes no difference how unjust or how unpopular a county division scheme like this one emanating from Redmond may be to the affected territoiy, one or two schemers can secretly get together and maik out the lilies of a commonwealth that will stand through several genera tions and may seriously affect the fortunes and happiness of thousands of people. The petitioners for any bill of purely local natuie such as county division, have all the ad vantage. They can draft any kind of a fool law, get signa tures of the required number of voters, not one in ten of whom ever reads the bill, get the title of the law on the ballot and up to tho voters. The opposers of such a bill have all the burden to cairy. If the' fail to get a good strong appeal soaked into each voter's head, he will prob ably vote for tho bill because he has heard nothing against it. With great floods of pam phlets and other campaign dope which each elector is due to receive this fall, the oiliclal ar gument against dividing Crook county will have but little effect the average voter, for he will have no interest in it. Under these conditions, the disinterest ed voter is appealed to to give the majority of the people of Crook county the benefit of the doubt as to knowing what is right, to the extent of voting "No" on at least this Deschutes county bill. Prinoville Condemns County Division At a mass meeting of Prine ville citizens held last week the following resolution condem ing the Redmond scheme for county division was.unanimous ly adopted. The rumor which has gained ground to the 'effect that Priueville waB in fovdr of the division has proved to be without foundation: Whereas, There is being pro posed by initiative petition a measure to create a new county fium the western portion of Crook county, Oregon, which measure is to be voted upon by the electors of this state at the next general election; and Whereas, By reason of the preseut undeveloped and sparsely settled condition of the territory affected, the uncertain ty of the permanent location ol railroads and the main avenues of transportation and the un settled and unstable condition of the centers of population, the proposition to divide Crook county at this time is clearly premature and inopportune, therefore be it Resolved, by the citizens of Priueville and vicinity, in mass meeting assembled: That we hereby express our most em phatic objection to sslid measure. and pledge ourselves to use all honorable, means to defeat unv and all proposals to divide Crook county until such time as the centers of population are sufli ciently established, and theave nues ot commerce and trade lixed to such an extent that a division can be iute lligently ac complished. Adopted tlns27il day ol.June, 1910. T.M.Baldwin, C. M. Elkins, Chairman. Secretary. MANY ENJOY CELEBRATION Day of Pleasure for Everybody ONE ACCIDENT MARS FUN Biggost and Best Celebration Ever Hold In City No Firecracker Fourth Suits People Method For Killing "Jim Hill" Mustard In answer to a letter to the Washing ton State College in regard to the mustard which is getting a start in some of the fields hereabouts, written by G. L. Paxton, the following has been received: Pullman, Wash., June 11. Mr. G. L. Paxton, Madras, Oregon. Dear Sir, Your letter came a few days ago and it's answer has been delayed by the pressure of our work. I would not be at all surprised if the weed which you describe is the so-called Jim Hill or tumbling mustard. The best way to recognize this weed is by the pods. It is the only weed with which I am fami liar that has pods three or four inches long. It is quite a serious weed if it is neglected but not very difficult to era dicate if everybody goes to work to destroy it. The best way to fight it is to go into the field in the fall and disc the ground, being careful not to turn it under too deop, so as to cover all of the weed seed. This will then begin to sprout with the fall rains and will come up more or less during tho fall and winter. If it is dry cnongh in your1 re gion to get on tho ground in winter with some sort of a cultivator or weed killer these weeds can be destroyed after they have come up. ( If not, wait till spring and then disc and cultivate the land thoroughly, getting rid of all. Do not plow until after you have killed them. This treatmont can then be followed by late spring plowing and sowing of whatever Into spring crop is best adapt ed to your region. Up hero it would be oats, south of Snakp river it would bo barley but I am not familiar enough with yonr rogion to know what to sug gest to you. Sincerely yours, It. Kent Llealtie, That the popular taste iadritingaway from the misnamed "old fashioned" Fourth of July celebration in Madras at least, is shown by thesano and sensible individuals who planned and carried out their plans on Monday last. The biggest and best fourth of July celebration ever held in MadraB now re mains only in the minds of those who were here and enjoyed themselves on that day. Early in tho morning the, crowd began pouring in from all direc tions and ati):30the large parade was iormed which was led by the Priueville Band and matched through different streets of the town, and came to a halt at a stand prepared for the occasion. All the available BeatB being taken by those desiring to hear the program pro pared for the occasion. The address by G. Springer of Culver was full of many eound truths, and being briel was to the point. After a recess for lun -h the remainder of the program was carried out, includ ing horse racing, foot races and many other athletic stunts not being on the program were had under the direction of the committee on sports. Tho ball cmie between the second team of the Warm Spring Indians and the Madras boys resulted in the Indians defeat by a score 01 'M to 1. After the sun hail settled below the horizon a brilliant display of firo works was et off, to the great enjoyment of the lit le folks. The last of the program whh a dance given in Sanford's hall under the man agement of Char.'es Katies, and the music was furnished by tho Prinoville Orchestra. Taking it all around it is safe to say that it was the largest crowd ever in the city of Madras, and the largest crowd at the dawe in the evening. - Only one serious accident occured during the fourth of July celebration at Madras this year, and that occured in the alteruoon during one ot tho horse races, when Leo Curtis of Haycreek, Oregon, was run into by a horse ridden by Pay Baker. There were several horses started in tho race and at the point where Mr. Cuitis was standing he could not see the whole of them. As part passed him he thought that it was all, but the borso ridden by the Baker boy was some little distance In the rear. Mr. Curtis atenned out in tho front of the horsc.which struck him with such force as to render him unconscious for several hours, beside- breaking his nose and severely bruising ins leg. iiieisakcr boy was thrown clear off his horse an. I did not receive any injuries except a good shaking up. Mr. Uirtis was removed to the otllce of Dr. Snook wh'i made him ascouiion. able as could be under the circumstances, later he was removed to tho home of John MoTaggart. SCHOOL TEACHERS CHOSEN At a meeting of the Madras School District Hoard last Friday evening the matter of the hiring of the instructors for the coming year was taken unaud the following application were accepted. W. U. Cook, Principal, will have charge of the seventh, and eighth and ninth grades. Miss Anna War moth. Brownsville. Oregon, will have charge of the fourth, tilth anil sixth grades Miss Katherlno I.owther. will have charge of the second and third grade. ii IBs erua Howard, Priueville, will have charge of the first and part of the second grade. The exact date of tho commencement of the fall term was not fully decidwl on, Mil win lie alMitit September 1. llur.elwood icecream at Kosh'h. 15i-acro homestead rliiiiiiisluueut for sale. 11 miles from Culver junction. Good buildings fenced. Price $800. A. Uoot, It. P. 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