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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
1
Crook county completed and accepted its new courthouse at a cost of 74 960.16. The contractor J B Shipp finished ahead of schedule and extras totaling 371.50 plus plumbing work 254 were supplied at no charge. Furniture and equipment funds are limited with further purchases deferred.
Louis H. Worley killed his wife in Redmond then set fire to the home and killed himself after writing a note claiming she stole money and planned to leave him. Mrs Worley, who had met Worley by correspondence, married him days before the crime.
Baptist congregation members consider purchasing the old school building to use as a church. The school district has no authority to sell. a meeting may be held for a vote. The proposed price is 400, with plans to use proceeds for a new building or demolition for lumber.
Washington May 20 Land Commissioner Dennet said the office cannot act on E H Harrimans bid for right of way of the Deschutes Railroad upper 60 miles until Secretary Ballinger rules on a motion for review of his prior decision. The motion cannot be acted on before June 6, and maps for the upper stretch will wait. Ballinger previously ruled private power companies have no valid protest against government land grants and is expected to deny the motion.
Mrs Lou Elking wife of Sheriff Frank Elkins of this county died at her Prineville home on Friday May 21 1909 from Brights disease She was 36 Funeral services were held in Prineville and the body laid to rest in the local cemetery She was known for her kindly nature and leaves a husband two children and many relatives in the county fromAgency Plains ranch years of residence there gave her many friends in the community
Crook County High School gains use of the old courthouse for the Normal Department. The building will be moved to the high school grounds and fitted for its new use. Moving and modifications will be paid from the high school fund.
Stroud Bros and Davenport shipped two carloads of cattle to Portland this week. Tom Stroud and William Davenport accompanied the shipment and will return with four carloads of hogs already bought from county ranchers. Hog sale prices in Portland reach $8.90 per hundredweight.
A local season marks the first return of salmon to Ochoco creek in years. The trout resembles a steelhead with faded red scales and a pink throat, following spawning salmon to feed on eggs. Native trout reportedly do not eat salmon.
The county Farmers Union announces a large rally in Madras on Wednesday June 9 with President Sykes of the State Farmers Educational and Co operative Union to attend. A big gathering with golf and a basket dinner is planned. Sanford's ball is holding the meeting as preparations intensify.
Madgan OU Gar Company continues oil well work on Grizzly slope West side after delays. Frank Loveland and John Moore lead crew as water issues push casing sinking. Wells depth over 400 feet with interruptions over past months as machinery upgrades aid progress.
The second Silver Medal Contest at the Methodist church saw six contestants Ethel Klann Melba Ridder Susie Cowherd Jennie Harper Elsie Northrup and Roth Clark compete for the prize. Judges Rev Dickey Prof W R Cook and Max Lueddemann graded on voice articulation memory and general effect. Miss Klann won by a narrow margin with the medal presented by Rev Dickey after a brief commendation of all participants. A musical program followed featuring Miss Clara Horney.
The Gret woolies at Shaniko sold about 500000 pounds last Friday with prices from fle to 22.4 cents per pound. Marmaduke Maxwell paid 33,000 pounds at the top price, and the figures are several cents higher than last year. The Shaniko wool trade, using sealed bids, shows the plan’s early success.
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