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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
4
The Pioneer greets readers with a cheerful New Year message for 1906 and notes a light snow on Wednesday morning reaching about an inch. The brief report mentions the near miss of a white Christmas and includes an early 1906 advertising rate line.
A Monday night gathering in Madras filled a building designed for nearly 500, showing the town's rapid growth and strong civic interest. The event drew a large crowd and highlighted the community's expanding size and activity.
Railroad news ties Central Oregon growth to transport improvements. Trains carrying local products to Valley and Eastern markets are expected to begin soon, marking an era of unprecedented prosperity for the inland empire as connectivity increases.
B L Eddy appointed Register of the Roseburg land office has assumed duties after Senate confirmation. J M Lawrence of Bend named Receiver has not yet taken office and awaits Senate confirmation, with expected approval soon after Congress reopens post holidays. no opposition from Senator Fulton.
A large Madras Christmas tree event drew a mainly child audience. The program featured songs recitations and a Santa Claus appearance by N H Pinkerton. Presents were distributed to all children under a well decorated tree, making it the largest such gathering yet remembered.
James A Allen died at his Haycreek area home December 10 at age 45 after Brights disease. He crossed the plains as a boy, lived in Walterville and Crook County, married Molliss M Godderd in 1882. Four children, Ralph B and Mrs Walter Parrish survive with his wife and sister Mrs J W Bogart.
Funeral services were held by Rev. J. K. Craig in Madras for a local man. Interment occurred December 12 at Hay Creek cemetery, with future plans to move the body to Camp Creek cemetery in Lane County. The deceased was a beloved husband and father with many friends in the county.
Colonel Smith and M. Mudd of the Columbia Southern Irrigating Company led two crews surveying for reservoirs near Tumalo post office. Plan aims to store flood water in two reservoirs to feed canals during low river flows, reducing the need to enlarge the upper canal and cutting conveyance losses.
Mr and Mrs Henry Windom of Culver warn that without transport upgrades in coming years farmers may switch from wheat to cattle or hogs. Crook County Journal notes the past season yielded a small grain crop with weak prices. Hope lies in better weather, higher acreage, and possible railroad expansion to open new marketing avenues.
The Crook County Journal notes beaver populations persist along Shedik Creek on Warm Springs reservation and near an old Hudson Bay Company era cabin. Fresh signs this summer and fall show trees 2 to 6 inches in diameter cut smoothly, indicating active beaver presence in the area.
Directory lists church services by denomination and pastor across Madras district. It notes schedule details for Methodist Episcopal Mennonite Brethren German M B and Epworth League along with Sunday school superintendents and event times for multiple Sundays.
The Rev. J. K. Craig makes the following appointments for the country districts. Second Sunday morning Culver 3 p.m. Hermey Schoolhouse Third Sunday Spo at Mud Springs Schoolhouse Fourth Sunday a.m. Willow Creek Red Rock Schoolhouse
A notice states that James M. Borbridge of Madras Oregon will make final proof on January 26 before U S Commissioner Don P Rea. The claim covers the east half of the northwest quarter and west half of the northeast quarter of section 20 township 17 range 10. Witnesses John Tellefson L P Paxton S P Loving and Arthur Bemis all reside in Madras Oregon.
Despite rumors of beaver extinction in Oregon, Crook County shows beaver activity. A dam began on the Tom Sharp ranch near Prineville, trees show fresh gnaw marks, and several colonies exist on the Deschutes River from above Big Meadows to Crane Prairie, indicating sustained presence in the region.
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