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About The Madras pioneer. (Madras, Crook County, Or.) 1904-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 1912)
Personal i Local POINTRD PARAORAPMS PLOASINaUV PRODUCED. TIMGLY TOPICS TDRSUUY TOLD Born to J. C. Vannoy and wife of Agency Plains a girl on Wed nesday, Dec. 4. Arthur Shegert left for Port land this morning for a few days business trip. D. G. Gay of Haycreek, re turned from a visit to Portland and Eugene the latter part of the week. Sam Compton of Grizzly, was in Madras the early part of the week in the interests of the lum ber business. Mrs. G. V. Stanton returned the middle of last week from a visit with Mr. Stanton's mother at Grass Valley. S. Nace and family have mov ed out to the Dr. Haile place where they will reside during the coming year. John Wishart of Blizzard Ridge, made final five year proof on his homestead before Com missioner Turner, Tuesday. Fred Green now wears a smile that won't rub off, on account of the arrival of a baby girl at his homeMonday, December 9, 1912. H. Rultledge, having resigned as city marshall, George Dodd has been placed in charge of the city's big stick for the present. Stanton Black and Albert Simms of the Blizzard Ridge country were in Tuesday as wit nesses in the proof of John Wishart. Mrs. Mary E. Thompson of Haycreek, was over the early part of the week, and made appliciation to prove up on her homestead. Sunday, December 8, 1912, the stork visited the home of Mr, and Mis. Steven Waite, two miles east of Lamonta, and left a bouncing baby boy. To Trade A full paid up $300 share in a bay Belgian horse for work horse that will weigh be tween 1000 and 1200 pounds. For parti cuars en q u i r e of Wr. C. Moore, Madras Hotel. P. W. Ashley and wife, return ed Tuesday evening from Port land, where they have been spending several days looking after business matters. S. W. Robards and family came in last evening from their home at Albany, Oregon, and will spend some time in Madras visiting at the home of Mrs. Ro bards mother, Mrs Baker. Monday of this week, L. G. Savage took charge of the J. P Hahn store, under the direction of R. L. Sabin of Portland, who has the business in hand for the creditors, Mr. Savage and some assistants are taking inventory this week. The members of the Christian Church desire to announce Jhat there will be held appropriate Christmas services Christmas Eve, the 24th. with a Xams tree for the children, and a cordial welcome is extended to old and young. Chas. Crofoot, a former resi dent of the Agency Plains for several years, and whose present residence is Maupin, was in Mad ras and vicinity the latter, part of the week, calling on friends and looking after his interests here. We are told that the largest car load of wood to be received over either railroad at the Madras de pots, was received this past week and was consigned to the Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co. There was 2G cords on the car, and came in over the O. W. R. and N. line. Mr. and Mrs. O. I. Mofford, now of The Dalles, Oregon, but who have been residing in Wyo ming for a number of years, have been spending several days past visitng at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. . Snook, Mrs. Mofford is a sister of Dr. Snook, James Hurt was in town from his ranch on Lower Trout Creek, today. Oliver Swanson of Terrebonne, came down to Mradas today and made this office ajpleasant call. Billy Garrett, representing Wadhams and Co., of Portland, wholesales merchants, was in Madras today, calling on the local merchants. J. C Cockerham of Portland, who has .an? interest in the Cul ver Townsite and W. C. Barber of Culver, were in Madias' today looking after business matters. James Rice of Haycreek, re turned from Prineville yesterday where he has been in attendance at the December meeting of the county court, and continued meeting of the circuit court Miss Minnie B. Taylor, who is now teaching school at La Pine, came down Saturday and made final proof on the homestead of her brother, E. P. Taylor, who hss been declared incompetent. Rev. Israel Putnam has been holding reyival meetings this week at Mud Flats. The meet ings were very largley attended, and Mr. Putman reports remark able success with his good work. The early part of the week J. L. Campbell shipped half a car load of hogs and half a car of cattle to the Portland market. Mr. Campbell accompained the shipment At the present Port land prices he had ought to real ize an exceedingly good price. The completion of the consoli dation of the two banks at Me tolius was consummated last week, the Metolius State Bank and the Citizens State Bank, the former retiring from busi ness and the new institution will continue under management of C. S. Marsh as president, and N. A. Burdick as cashier. A'.len Harvey, who has resided a few miles west of Madras for several years past, has bought W. H. Cook's residence, and will move his family into it soon. Mr. Harvey desires to be closer to school facilities,; and with both the Public school and the High School, Madras was the place most suited to his needs. During the latter part of last week and the forepart, of this week those who desired had the opportunity of witnessing a moving picture show in Madras. The two young men who con duct the show generate their own electric light, using the engine of their automobile to operate the dynamo. The pictures were first class in every particular, and a large crowd attended the show each night. The company left yester day for other towns, but expects to return to Madras in about two weeks. During the last week or over the weather was certainly all that a person could desire, just cold enough of mornings to make it interesting for a person to get up and get a hustle on them, yet not disagreeable. The frost has made it impos sible for the farmers to do much in the way ot farming, and in fact some more moisture is need ed before much can be done along that line. We may expect some falling weather soon now, the moisture during the winter months is what we need to insure a good crop for the com ing year. He Advertised At Last There was a man in our town, And he was wondrous wise; He swore (it was his policy) He would not advertise. But one sad day he advertised, And thereby hangs a tale, The ad. was set in quite small type And headed "Sheriff's Sale," The PIONEER For Printing; OP ANY AND EVERY DESCRIPTION The above is a picture of H. T. Lacelle, who has charge of the two stores at Metolius, Wrm Trunkey's and Smith's, who are intending to reduce their stock before the first of the year. Mr. Lacelle is connected with a large sales firm at Spokane, Washington, in fact is one of the firm, and they make it their busi ness to turn into cash stock of goods that the owners desire to have reduced. Their methods being by very extensive adver tising, as well as salesmanship. CHURCHES Methodist Episcopal Methodist Episcopal Church Every Sunday. Sunday School 10 A.M. Preaching 11 A. M. Ep worth League 6:30 P. M. Preach ing 7:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Israel Put nam, Pastor. Residence near church. Free Methodist Regular services will be con ducted at the Free Methodist Church as follows: Sunday School at 10 oclock A. M. Preaching at 11 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:30. Ernest W. Hillis in charge. Report of the condition of the Madras State Bank - NO. 38 - tt Madras, In the State of Oregon, at of business, November 26th, 1912. RESOURCES Loans and discounts I Overdrafts, secured and utuecured.. Bonds and warrants Stocks and other securities .......... Banking House Furniture and fixtures Due from approved reserve banks.,. Checks and other cash Items Ctih on hand the close 76,1!W 40 ;VI 15 1,911 40 40 00 6,561 52 2,000 00 11,519 39 4,477 CO 6,152 01 Total MAHIUTIES Capital stook paid in I Surplus fund - Undivided profits, less expedites and taxes paid individual deposit subject to check. Certified checks.. (Jathler checks outstanding Time certificates of deposit Liabilities other than thore above stated ... .. 108,401 17 15.M10 00 1300 CO 1.43H 01 2fr.Q W 21 00 15,601 39 2,935 70 11 41 Total IIUj.401 47 STATK OF OREGON ) Ses County of Crook I. O. A I'earce. Cftxliler of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of in yVuo ledge and belief. O. A. I'earce, Cashier, Correct Attest: C. E. Roush A. W. ote, Directors Pubirrlbed and sworn to before me this 7th day of November, 1912. iiowaru . turner, fsotary Public Notice of Contest Department of the Interior, United States Land Office, The Dalles, Oregon, December 6th 1912. Toiiroveru. connon. oi Lamonta, Oregon, Contestee; You are hereby notified that John D, Aldrlch who gives Haycreek, Oregon, a his uosi. oQice uddrew, did on November 6, 1912, file In this omce his duly corroborated ap plication to contest and secure the cancella tion of your homestead, Serial No, 09215. made July 10, 1911, for swknew, eUnwl. Hectlon 21 Towiuh p 11, H , Range 15 fc Willamette Meridian, and an grounds for his contest he alleges that said ti rover C Condon has wholly abandoned said tract of land for the last six months lant past and that said abandonment still exists; that he has never made any Im provements of any kind or description on the place to the present time. You are. therefore, further notifiedthat the said allegations will be taken by this office as having been confessed by you, and your said entry will bo canceled thereunder without your lurtuer rigni 10 ims ne urn inerein, either before this olflce or on upeal, if you fall to file In this office within twenty days after the FOURTH publication of .this notice, as shown below, your answer under oath, specifically meeting and responding to these allegations of contest, or If you fall within that time to file In this office due proof that you have served a copy of your answer on the said contestant either in person or by registered mall. If (his service Is made by the delivery of a copy of your answer to the contestant In tierson. nroof of such service must be either the said con. testant's written acknowledgment of his rez-clnt of the copy, showing the date of Its receipt, or . I J.l .. ..1 . ... ..... L ... 1. . . ' 1 me aiiiuavii "i me person uy wnonj me ueilv cry was made stating when and where the copy was delivered; If made by registered mad, proof of such service must consist of the affidavit of the person by whom the copy was mailed stating when and the post office to which It was malted, and this affidavit must be accompanied by the postmaster's receipt for the letter. You should state In your answer the name of the post office to which you desire future notice to be sent to you, CJ. VV. Moore, Register. Date of first rtibllcaiioti December 12, 1912 " " second " " 19, " " third " U " " fourth " January 2, 1'Jia Petition For Liquor License To the Honorable County Court for Crook County State of Ore gon: We the undersigned legal voters of Ashwood Precinct Crook County Oregon respectfully peti tion your honorable body to grant a license to E. D. Gonsor to sell spiritious malt and vinous liquor and hard cider in quantities less than one gallon in Ashwood Pre cinct Crook County State of Ore- F Si E R FRUIT LAND AT Paisley DON'T BE AFRAID OF U. S. GOVERNMENT CAREY ACT IRRIGATION PROJECTS IN OREGON. The tluy of irresponsible Irrljjatlon companies in this eta to is prist. When the Northwest Townslto Company of Philadelphia, took over tho Paisley I'rolcct in Lake County, it fjavo tho largest bond over given In tho state -fifty thousand dollars-BuarantceinB completion of tho project. Evory throo months it mnkos an ttomlzcd statement of expenses to tho DeBort Land Board. All of its adver tising books, maps,, contracts, subscription aRreomenta and literature la sub" mittcd to tho Desert Lund Board for inspection before being issued. Tlie land Is level, free fiom rock, and is a rich Volcanic Ash Soil. Tho cllmnto is perfect for fruit, which now grows to perfection at Palsloy. APPLES PEACHES PEARS PLUMS Construction work upon tho dam and rcsorvoir has now been In progress for three months, with ThomaB Hawthorne, State Inspector, on tho ground. He was formerly with tho U. S. Reclamation Service on tho Umatilla Project. Send for 32 page illustrated book. Go to Palsloy by automobile stage from Bend and see the land. Our agent at Paisley, Hugh K. Gllpiore, will show you tho land. It ia free to Uiobo who pay tho cost of putting water on it. Northwest Townslto Company is among tho largest taxpayers in Oregon, own ing townslto sub-dlvlsiona at Prineville, Madras, Redmond, Bend, Burns, Vale and also the 840-acre Conn ranch at Palsloy, Including a M-barrol-a'day capacity flour mill and general store. Our Bank References are: First National Bank, Philadelphia, Pa. Glrard National Brink, Philadelphia, Ps. Commerclal'Trust Company, Philadelphia, Pa. Interstate Finance Corporation, Philadelphia Pa, Merchants' Trust Co., Camden, N. J . Security Savings & Trust Co., Portland, Ore. ' Address all communications to our Portland office, G01 Yeon Building Write now. Tho average cost of water will be $46 an acre. Wo will give you a square deal NORTHWEST TOWNSITE COMPAN1 308 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. See Our Agents in Bend -Homeseekers' Land Company gon, for a period of six months beginning on the first day of January 1913: James .Wood, C. P. Maupin, S. E. Sears, C. E. Sandy, Chas. Swanson, J. C. Grater, E. L. Oakes, Lee Wood, Milo Wood, E. D. Gonsor. F. T. Doak, Patrick Reilly, Ernest Richer, Rod. Grant, Allen Maclanan, C. O. Short, J. C. Brogan, JackBrogan, Jno. F. Brogan, Walter Mitchell, John Payne, F. D. Handendorf, Dan Crowley, Elrie Crowley, E. C. Finnell, Walter T. Symons, John T. Taylor, J. D. Symons, Howard Maupin, John Hale, Chas. B. McCollum, Dan Trolan. Bert G. Clark, Homer Smith, J. R. Baytis, Alex. Colett. II. C. Grater, H. G. Grater, Fred James, W. C. James, Chas. Campbell, John T. Wishart, Al bert Sims. Ernest Wood. J. A. Gonsor, T. J. Wyman, Clarance M. Green wald, II. Ilawley, J. G. Clark, E. W. Cross white, pd.ad. 21st, 1912, tho date named in said order for tho said first pub lication. Lewis H. Irving, Attorney for Plaintiff. Madras, Oregon. m.21 - J.2. m.p. Summons". In the Justice's Court of the State of Oregon, for the Coun of Crook, Precinct of Madras. D. C. Burns Co., a : corporation, : Plaintiff, : 0 V8 . Summons. O. A. Fields, i Defendant. : In the name of the State of Oregon you are hereby required to appear and answer the com plaint filed against you in the above entitled suit on or before the last day of the time prescrib ed in the order for publication of this summons, to-wit: on or be fore the 2nd. day of January, 1913, said day being more than 42 days from the first publication of this summons and notice; and if you fail to so appear and answer, for the want thereof the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief prayed for in the complaint, to wit: in the sum of $83.99 and interest per anum at the rate of 10 ncr conr. from Mn. vember, 1st, 1912. This summons is served on you by publication by order of the Honorabe J. H. ilnpbann .Tiiuf inn of the Peace for Madras. Pre cinct, Crook County, Oregon, made November 14th, 1912. By said order it was directed that this summons be published in The Madras Pioneer, a weekly newspaper published at Madras, Oregon, once each successive week, and the date of tho first publication thereof is November SUMMONS. In the Justice's Court of the State of Oregon, for the County of Crook, Precinct of Madras. Patrick Welsh and : R. T. Olson, doing : business under the : firm name of Cen- : tral Oregon Mer- : cantile Company. : Summons. Plaintiffs, : vs. : O. A. Fields. : Defendant. : In the name of the State of Oregon you are hereby required to appear and nnswer the com plaint filed against you in the above entitled suit on or before the last day of the time prescrib ed in the order for publication of this summons, to-wit: on or before the 2nd. day of January 1913, said day being more than 42 days from the first pubplica tion of this summons and notice: and if you fail to so appear and answer, for want thereof tho paintiffs will apply to the court for relief prayed for in the corn plaint, to wit: for the sum of $14.00 and interest at the rate of G per cent per anum from the 6th day of November 1912 and for the costs and disbursements of this action. This summons is served on you by publication by order of the Honorable J. H. Jackson, Justice of the Peace for Madras Precinct, Crook County, Oregon, made November 14th, 1912. By said order it was directed that this summons bo published in The Madras Pioneer at Madras, Oregon, once each successive week and the date of the first publication thereof is November 21st, 1912, the date named in said order for the said first pub lication. Lewis H. Irving, Attorney for Plaintiff, Madras, Oregon. M21 J2. m.p. East. Willamette MefUW, notico of intention to wktl year proof, to establish elfin land above described. Mat I W. Turner, U. S. ComnMoMM ollicc, nt Madras, Oregon oat day of December, 1912. Thomas J. Jlenneflcld, Wfll Benncfiold, Ira Pax ton, Albert all of Lnmontn. Oregon. i NI4-D12.IM C. W. Moore, Rej N itice for Publication Umi oiflcv t Tho Miff, tr j Ulli 1(11 1 Notice It IjercbglTtDthlt Ilia 10, Tup. Kfoum. iisnre ".."rj,," McMillan, ) tM woilreof Inuntloa IV. Turiu-r. l iiltcl Stttw JlcrcmlKr. 1912. Sftn W,0"m' ' 6.W.M00BE.1 Notice for Publicatioj .P'.!'?f.litl,''!;,nSS'riilJ Nol.cc is i.fVr,(?,'i,.W f Ijunoiiu. OrcKun. wo?: "V.7. 1 mile ll..lm.U'ft.l. Nf. 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