Santa visits Madras as Christmas spirit shines
Santa Claus appears in Madras though the town grows busier. he notes Central Oregon expansion and anticipates larger gifts stock. Local churches plan festive programs, Santa arrives at the Methodist church with Uncle Crusty and a “Slumberland” cantata, while the Christian church schedules a long Christmas program. The season ends with a grand ball at Sanford’s hall hosted by the Madras Dramatic club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kriss
Santa
Madras
Methodist Church
Santa Claus
Crusty
Slumberland
Christian Church
Herald Angels
Sanford’s Hall
Madras Dramatic Club
Drillers Work at Moore Ranch In Central Oregon
Albert Moore contracted Central Oregon Well Co. to sink a deep well on his ranch eight miles southeast of Madras. Work started Monday as the machine was moved to the site. Porter Ashley returns to activity after ten days recovering from a fractured rib and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Oregon
Central
Tillman Reuter
Madras
Grizzly
Albert Moore
Central Oregon Well Co
Mr. Moore
Porter Ashley
John Conroy
Vancouver
B. C
John
Leap Year Ball Promises Fun at Sanford's Hall
The Dramatic Club announces a Leap Year ball at Sanford's hall on January 12. Ladies run the event with men on the wall, tickets bought by ladies while men enter free, with escorts to supper. bold hints of dancing and social intrigue ahead. Further details will be printed next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras Dancing Fraternity
Sanford’s Hall
Dramatic Club
Percy
Ashley Bros. Open Wood and Coal Yard at Depot
Ashley Bros. under the firm Ashley Bros. opened a wood and coal yard at the O.W. R. and N. depot and will deliver coal citywide. They handle Rock Springs lump coal, among the best grades mined in the west, and will supply wood in any quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben and
Porter Ashley
Ashley Bros
Rancher Charged With Cattle Rustling In Prineville District
A Culver woman Mrs Sarah Coburn dies of stomach cancer after seven years in Culver. The report also notes Donald Garrett a Blizzard Ridge rancher’s son was arrested on cattle rustling charges linked to ranchers Bidwell Cram H L Priday and W W Brown. The elder Garrett claims spite motive and a hearing is planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Coburn
Culver
George Coburn
Missouri
William Coburn
Youngs
Ore
Ida Millering
Gray Butte Cemetery
Donald Garrett
Blizzard Ridge
Yancey
Prineville
Messrs
Bidwell Cram
H. L. Priday
W. W. Brown
Trout Creek
J. H. Garrett
Judd McPherson
Claude Lewis
Simmons
McPherson Ranch
McPherson
Portland
Young Garrett
Baylis
Garrett
Madras
Mr. Garrett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claus
Grand Bo
Ith McTaggart Petcy Culp
Father
Xmas Hazel Tucker Goldie Hardy
Lyle Hardy Morris Milner
Morn Meurice Snook
Nita Davis
Ruth Barclay
Mrs. Hardy
Gwenith Davis
Roscoe Crosby
Moore Ranch
Trout Creek Ranchers—Boy's
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!