15 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
1
The document details pushing candidates for assessor and state representative in Central Oregon, citing credentials in accounting and county clerk work. It describes water mains, hydrants, and pumping connections, city contracting, and a council meeting with plans and appointments for water system developments.
The Dramatic Club invites the public to a February 23 basket party. Guests bring covered baskets to be auctioned, with bidders choosing basket contents and cover. After the auction a dance follows. buyers of baskets may dance for fifty cents while nonbuyers pay a higher fee.
Prominent local leaders press county to address JW Brew proposal. Community advocates cite economic and regulatory concerns while officials weigh the petition and potential impacts on residents and businesses.
W. O. Rust and six other alleged gamblers linked to the Orpheus Club raid waived examination before Judge Kavanaugh in Portland and were bound over to the Multnomah grand jury on gambling charges. The secretary, serving time for liquor selling to Indians, allegedly issued membership cards. Witness William C. Gibson remains jailed to testify.
The Madras Pioneer announces a one dollar per year leap day subscription deal valid only on February 29. Mail or in person payments must be received or postmarked February 29 to pay up to four years at the dollar rate, with arrears at old rates. offer lasts one day only. Also mentions a real estate sale related dispute where Carter won $100 against Wible, who appeals to the Circuit Court.
County Judge H C Ellis and Commissioner R H Bayley visited Culver last week to review bridge and road work needed to cross the Crooked and Deschutes rivers at the Cove. The issue drew heavy discussion at the county court meeting and may be decided soon to provide a direct crossing to the west side of the Deschutes River. Convict labor in construction of the grades has been considered.
W L Carter of Metolius obtains a $100 judgment against Perry Wible in Judge Jack son s court on Monday. Carter said he helped sell property in Metolius under an oral deal for a 5 percent commission if the sale occurred. He plans to appeal.
About 800 rabbits were slain in a rabbit drive at Barney Cummings place east of Metolius on Saturday. Ranchers from south and east of Madras and local business people joined roughly sixty participants to drive rabbits into a corral near the house. The first drive near Willow Creek netted about 350, with a second pass pushing total beyond 700. some stragglers were shot as they broke lines.
Ralph Buckwalter I F Shu Ed Mason and Joe Beddingfield plus wife left Madras Tuesday for Summer Lake. Buckwalter plans to file a land claim and reside there. The party expects to establish homes and aid in reclaiming artesian lands, forming a Madras linked community in the valley.
Portland field secretary George L. Carr of the Oregon Out to Win movement will speak at the Christian church in Madras on Saturday February 24 at 7 o clock. He discusses temperance and liquor issues and has drawn praise for fairness and candor in talks across the state.
Charles H Li and Edward Allen were at their Haycreek ranches on Saturday according to the brief note.
The Madras Common Council approved an ordinance licensing pool halls and banning minors from games of chance in pool rooms and cigar stands. The body also authorized Pearce to secure 500 for fire hose carts and nozzles and up to 800 for water system plan extras. About fifteen city claims were approved, and a proposal to fund a new council chamber and jail was carried. The Fire and Water Commission members were announced, with the next meeting set for February 2.
Miss Nellie Farrell and H Leslie Priday were married at the bride’s father’s house near Youngs Thursday at 2 o’clock by Rev John J Pacey. The couple planned a California honey moon with a small group of friends. Delays from the mail service caused late arrival of party members but the ceremony proceeded as bells rang and best wishes were shared.
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