Osborn Named United States Commissioner for Madras
Frank Osborn was notified of his appointment as United States Commissioner to reside at Madras, succeeding Don P. Rea whose commission expired November 30. Osborn, a Crook County lifelong resident since 1880, is described as competent and popular, while Rea assists in a transition and Osborn completes homestead proofs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Osborn
United States
Madras
Don P. Rea
Cabdrn
United States District Court
Crook County
Qoulver
Khe
Osborn
Farm Group Seeks State Aid for Agency Plains Water Wells
Residents of the Agency Plains near Madras plan a petition to the Oregon Legislature for an $8000 appropriation to drill deep water wells. They argue knowledge of water depth would let farmers drill individual wells, raise land value, and boost state tax revenue over time.
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Agency Plains
Madras
Oregon
Plains
Futhermore
Right of Way Granted Petitions for Oregon Trunk Line
Petitions addressed to the secretary of the interior ask for a right of way for the Oregon Trunk Line railroad up the Deschutes river. The obstacle is a power site filed by the reclamation service to generate electricity for pumping water for the Umatilla irrigation project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Oregon Trunk Line
Deschutes River
Reclamation Service
Umatilla
Salem Couple Buys Odman Ranch Near Madras
Mrs. Margaret Slummels of Salem purchased the Frank Odman quarter about five miles south of Madras for 2600 dollars. Jack McTaggart filed the deal and closed it yesterday. The new owners will rent to John Hoffman Jr to farm the land this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Slummels
Salem
Frank Odman
Madras
Jack McTaggart
John Hoffman, Jr
Dorrance Shot by Melvin in Three Creeks Feud Ends in Death
S. H. Dorrance of Dorrance Bros. saw mill was killed by Harrison A. Melvin, a rancher, Sunday in a long running feud over irrigating ditches and timber lands. Dorrance, who fired first with a shotgun, died nine hours later after being wounded near Melvin's Three Creeks home. Melvin surrendered to officers following the shooting. The feud dated back to a timber contract and pasturage dispute on Melvin's ranch, with both men armed and threats made for years.
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S. H. Dorrance
Dorrance Bros
Harrison A. Melvin
Melvin
Three Creeks
Sisters
Dorrance
Christmas Tree Planned for Madras on Christmas Eve
Arrangements are made for a large public Christmas tree in Madras on December 24. Committees will organize a program and manage details to ensure a joyful event for children in Madras and surrounding areas. Sanford and Rodman’s hall is secured for the occasion.
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Madras
Sanford & Rodman
Odd Fellows Lodge Planned in Madras
Local members of the Odd Fellows at a meeting last Saturday evening decided to organize a lodge here in the near future. About thirty IOOF members exist in Madras and nearby areas, ensuring a workable charter. Plans are to be completed by year’s start.
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Odd Fellows
Madras
Two New Mail Routes Limited by Heisler Post Office Closure
The department advertises two new routes to replace the Heisler Madras line, from Haycreek to Madras and Madras to Youngs, with bids opened December 24 and establishment January 14, 1907. Madras will be served via Taycreek and Youngs from the present area. service may be less satisfactory but the Heisler closure necessitates the change. Laycreek mail arrives at 9 am and connects with Prineville stage, and petitions seek direct Shaniko to Bend service via Madras.
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Heisler
Madras
Haycreek
Return
Youngs
Davis
Taycreek
Laycreek
Prineville
Shaniko
Bend
Fisher showcases heavy rake for sagebrush control in Madras
Fred Fisher reports his own design heavy rake used to clear sagebrush in Madras. Mounted on two wagon wheels with steel teeth about 3? inches apart, the eight foot wide rake dumps by hand and pulls by four horses. After plowing with a breaking plow, it piles and burns brush, turns rocks, and prepares seed beds for a future crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fisher
Madras
Grand Mask Ball Planned for Christmas Night in Madras
A grand mask ball is announced for December 25 in San ford and Rodmans hall in Madras. Supper will be served at the Green Hotel. Dance tickets are $1.25 and supper is 75 cents per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford and Rodmans Hall
Madras
Green Hotel
Christian Church Organized in Madras Under Pastor Bass
Under Elder B. W. Bass of the First Christian church Prineville a church of that denomination was organized in Madras last Sunday. Elders chosen are J. W. Robinson and Ora A. Rhodes. W. A. Maddrow is deacon and Mrs. M. E. Percival deaconess. Membership will not number less than 18. Baptism by immersion will be arranged in Madras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Bass
First Christian Church
Prineville
Madras
J. W. Robinson
Ora A. Rhodes
W. A. Maddrow
M. E. Percival
Bass
Odd Fellows Meeting Planned in Madras
On Saturday evening December 1 1906 at 7 30 oclock in Davis Hall Madras the I O O F seeks to organize a lodge and invites all Odd Fellows to attend for planning and setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Hall
Madras
Odd Fellows
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