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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
1
Residents of Agency Plains unite to drill communal wells on W F Magill’s ranch in a bid to solve the water shortage. Eight to ten neighbors will share a deep well, sharing costs as they push for state aid and legislative support, with J Strain’s drill to be used and other wells planned if successful.
Jim McElroy sustained a painful injury when a 45 caliber revolver fell from his pocket and discharged while he carried grain into his home southeast of town. The ball struck his right leg and lodged in the left leg. a bone in the right leg was broken. He was treated by Dr. Snook and is improving but confined to bed for some time.
Farmers from Agency Plains held a December 17 meeting to pursue state aid for deep well drilling and elected A P Clark as a delegate to Salem for the next session to advocate their interests.
The first District Sunday School Convention in Madras will convene in Davis Hall Saturday morning January 5 1906 with morning afternoon and evening sessions. The Madras Sunday Schools will serve luncheon at noon under a body invited. The program will be published next week.
Christmas in Madras offered a merry program with music and readings. Santa Claus visited at nine oclock and distributed gifts, candy, and nuts to all, aided by a dozen Madras Misses. Children from the Agency Plains and Madras schools performed, delighting both young and old.
A Monday afternoon turkey shoot drew local shooters vying for the bull’s eye with prizes of turkey, beef, and veal from G L Paxton and C E Roush. G L White and John Whiteman emerged as top scorers in offhand and rested shooting, while others earned Christmas dinners.
The masquerade ball last Tuesday in Madras drew about sixty couples from the area. Masked attendees in fancy costumes enjoyed dancing until early morning with good floor and music, followed by a splendid supper at the Green Hotel.
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