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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
6
A Madras Oregon newspaper item appears in the Pioneer with a publication notice dated March 5. The fragment indicates an official matter or legal notice, referencing local authority and timing, but the text is incomplete.
Community notes report price quotes for flour and meat, local purchases, and items for sale in Madras Ore. A purse and key found. final notice on land and legal blanks offered. Latest updates cover Creek County events, town visitors, a charity ball, and local business activity in Culver Shaniko and surrounding areas.
Melvin will have a preliminary hearing in Prineville Justice Court on December 14 after the fatal shooting near Sisters. The community recalls Dorrance as dangerous yet his death prompts calls for thorough investigation and possible absence of district court trial.
Mr and Mrs H B Sill return home Sunday from Portland visit Elder B W Bass resumes pastorate in Prineville after Madras meetings A C Sanford directs a small folk ball with over twenty children in Sanford Rodman hall Miss Alice Williams joins from Madras with Miss Anna Mercer visiting The Dalles then Collins to visit sister Mrs Alex McKeighan
An eyewitness account describes a gun misfire and repeated firing as a man tried to stop the shooter. The victim, identified as the narrator’s brother, collapsed at home where his condition deteriorated until death despite medical help. The passage notes the shooter continued firing after the initial shot.
A blue broncho described as an outlaw drew interest when Warmspring Indian David Jacobs rode it for 1.60. After a spectacular fall near the flour mill, Jacobs sprained an ankle and did not continue. Alf Parkey later rode the horse at the ball grounds as a prize purse of 5 was offered for a successful ride.
Articles filed with the secretary of state announce Prineville will receive electric light and power and water for domestic and irrigation use from a new source. The Pringle Falls Electric Power & Water Company lists a capital stock of $1,000,000 and incorporators O. M. Pringle J. W. Collins W. H. Huston and L. B. LaFollette. Power generation is proposed at Pringle Falls and the firm may build and operate electric railway systems.
A basket social and literary program will be held at Mud Springs schoolhouse Saturday evening December 15 to raise funds for a Christmas tree. Pie cake and coffee will be served to those who do not win a basket at the auction. The date of the Christmas exercises will be set to avoid conflicting with the Madras entertainment on Christmas Eve.
A mass meeting of settlers on Agency Plains and others interested is called to meet at the Agency Plains schoolhouse on Monday night December 17, 1906. The aim is to select a delegate to the Oregon Legislature for securing an appropriation to fund well drilling and to arrange expenses for the delegate. COMMITTEE.
On Saturday evening December 15 1906 a meeting will be held at Davis Hall in Madras at 7 30 for organizing a lodge of the I O O F All Odd Fellows are invited to attend.
A December 5 Bend Bulletin dispatch states the Drake and Pilot Butte option expires tomorrow and will likely not be exercised by Deschutes Irrigation & Power Company. Despite initial strong interest, conditions emerged making a deal unlikely as W. E. Guerin Jr. travels East to resolve issues, with further details anticipated on his return.
A brief directory entry lists roles including Justice United States, Constable, and Road Supervisor with minimal detail.
Elder B. W. Bass of the Christian church conducted a baptism by immersion for nine people in Madras last Saturday morning. An improvised pool was created by excavating a site, lining it with canvas, and filling with water. Immersed were Miss Rose, Mrs. W. H. Snook, Mrs. Linna B. Wood, Mrs. William Terrill, Mrs. B. D. Percival, Mrs. Ed Wilson, James Mayes, and N. H. Pinkerton.
For rates and other information apply to A. L. Craig General Passenger Agent Portland Oregon. E. J. Witger Agent Shauiko Ore.
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