Madras Officials Debate Water Contract Advertising
Officials in Madras Oregon discuss whether the city can award a water system contract without advertising for bids. Denver attorneys Beach Simon Nelson state no charter or ordinance requires bidding. J H Cauley Co notes no issue with final bonds. Local contractors Jeffry & Burton expected to begin work soon amid announced visits and telecommunication setup.
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Jeffry
J. H. Causey
Denver
Bay
Madras Water
Jeffry & Burton
Port- Denver
Oregon
W. Turner
Madras
J. H. Cauley & CO
Marshal Arrests Stranger With 500 Dollars In Gold
John W. Scott arrived in Central Oregon and was found in a dazed state with 500 dollars in twenty dollar gold pieces. Marshal Frank Stangland took him to a hotel for care after he collapsed from heart trouble and fainting spells. He had cashed money orders worth 500 dollars before being found and later returned by train to his family.
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John W. Scott
Oregon
Frank Stangland
Red Cross Drug Store
Marshal Stangland
Mr. Scott
Central
Madras
Harry Keys
Redmond
Post Office
Davis
Madras Pioneer Promotes Central Oregon Trade Hubs
General Immigration Agent Leedy notes 1000 copies of the Madras Pioneer distributed to publicize Madras and Central Oregon. Two hundred copies travel on an Oregon exhibition car to reach winter audiences, with 500 more sent to Northern Pacific and 500 to reach inquirers through exhibition rooms.
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Madras
Oregon
Madras Pioneer
Tillman Reuter
Madras Commercial Club
Colorado Springs
Leedy
Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Howard W. Turner
L. J. Bricker
General Immigration
Northern Pacific
John Saxton of Opal City in town for business matters
John Saxton of Opal City was in town Friday of last week attending to business matters.
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John Saxton
Opal City
Madras Dramatic Club to Stage Two Farces
The Madras Dramatic Club presents two one act farces A Considerable Courtship and The Dressing Gown on Monday December 18 at the home of Ridley Mangum with local cast and a post show dance. Music by Mr and Mrs Ben Ashley and performers Rossi Crosby Ruth MecTaggert and others. The crowd expected to be largest of the season.
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Madras Dramatic Club
Peabody
Ridley Mangum G R. Crawford
Henry Mangum
Earl Crosby
Littleface
Anna Falkenhagen
Sarah Littleface
Porter Ashley
Peter Peabody
W. F. Hammer
Anna Maria Peabody
O. A. Pearce
Miriam Mr. Pearl Osborn
Angus Kirk
Louis Benham Cumber
P. W. Ashley
Sarah Edna Nilson
Ben Ashley
Roscoe Crosby
Ruth MecTaggert
Mr. Crawford
B. Ashley
Local talent booked to perform Spinsters Convention in Bend
The ladies who produced Spinsters Convention at Sanford's hall last month will tour Bend on December 15. Bend Bulletin and boosters push ads and a possible special train from Portland is being arranged for a large crowd.
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Sanford’s Hall
Bend
Bend Bulletin
Portland
Robinsons and daughter visit Prineville for Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs J C Robinson and their daughter spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mrs Robert’s son’s mother in Prineville. The outing highlights family gathering during the holiday season.
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J. C. Robinson
City Marshal Injured in Accidental Shooting at Jail
City Marshal Frank Stangland was wounded when his pistol discharged while retrieving wood for a jail fire. The bullet struck his right leg above the ankle, fractured bone fragments, and required X rays. Dr. Haile treated him and accompanied him to The Dalles for surgery. recovery expected at least three weeks in the hospital.
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Tommy McCormack
Frank Stangland
Mr. Stangland
Haile
Examination for Teachers December 20 in Prineville
Crook County school superintendent schedules state papers exam in Prineville from December 20 to 24. The program lists subjects for State Certificates and State Primary Certificates by day and session, including arithmetic, geography, grammar, history, pedagogy, and reading.
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Crook County
Prineville
U.S
New Councilmen Elected Tuesday In Madras
The city election in Madras drew 106 voters. The Greater Madras Citizens Ticket led the count as Frank Stangland and O. A. Pearce topped the field, Rand olph and Cook also elected, W. I. Hammer narrowly behind. New councilmen to take oath at January meeting.
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Greater Madras
W. I. Hammer
Frank Stangland
O. A. Pearce
Handkerchief Bazaar for Church Piano Fund Next Friday
Junior League of the Methodist church invites town and country residents to a Friday bazaar selling handkerchiefs and featuring attractions such as the Lucky Bran Tub Canary Chorus Miniature Cafe and Dumb Chorus. Activities include hat trimming doll dressing and child washing with doors opening at 8 pm and proceeds benefiting a church piano.
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Junior League of the Methodist Church
League
Winsted J Stebbins Completes Final Proof Near Madras
Winsted J Stebbins on his homestead northeast of town completed final proof Monday before Commissioner Turner. Several residents from Haycreek attended the masquerade at Madras Thursday evening. Mrs C E Powell of Vanora and Miss Ethel Klann of Madras were elected president and treasurer of Crook county Christian Endeavor at the Redmond convention held November 25. W W Brown of Trout Creek joined Thursday night for the Madras dance.
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Winsted J. Stebbins
Turner
Jack Church
Lex Long
Haycreek
Madras
C. E. Powell
Vanora
Ethel Klann
Crook County Christian Endeavor
Redmond
Northern Pacific agent touts Madras farming potential
Harry G. Smith traveling freight and passenger agent for the Northern Pacific railroad visited Madras on Tuesday to meet with business men and promote the line. He said he has traveled widely in the Northwest and was impressed by the large, undeveloped farming country in the region.
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Harry G. Smith
Northern Pacific Railroad
Madras
Mr. Smith
Northwest
Children Concert at Christian Church Draws Crowd
Sunday school pupils perform a concert at the Christian church this Saturday night with Mrs Grace Northy offering a solo. The program includes songs recitations duets and a concerted piece by students from various classes to raise funds for finishing the church building. Admission is 10 and 5 cents.
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Grace Northy
The
Christian Church
Bale
Nine Mills Voted At School Meeting
A special school meeting was held Saturday of last week at the school house to vote a tax levy for the coming year. Nine mills were approved to cover maintenance expenses, pay bond interest, and fund needed repairs, with the district valuation of $276,370 yielding about $2400.
Stabbing at Local Business Leaves Man Injured
Tommy McCormack was stabbed in the back by a man he tried to eject from his place of business last Saturday night. Henry Howe was arrested at Pelton railroad camp and held for trial after a Monday hearing before Justice J H Jackson.
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Tommy McCormack
Henry Howe
John McTaggart
Pelton
Haile
Tommy
Dalles
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Beach, Simon & Nelson, Attorneys At Law
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Lewis H. Irving
Agency Plaing
Lo Dooner
Pioneer Tele
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Dramatic Club
Standland
Pearce
Randolph
Cook
Ham
Mer
A. C. Sanford
J. L. Campbell
W. C. Moore
W. R. Cook
B. Randolph
Marshal Bearik Stangland
G. J. Hardy
D. Dunn
Methodist
Church
W. W. Brown
Trout Creek
Meurice Snook
Ruth Barclay
Maxim Wilson
Aurel Moore
Bright
Lewellen Barclay
Pauline Cooper
Tyler Hardy
Villa
Gwenith Davis
Hazel Tucker
Loretta
Rev. Hysom
Oretta Cooper Goldie Hardy
Archie Cooper
Thelma Wilson
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