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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
5
Osborn of Culver, Bend visitors, and Mrs Frank Osborn are in town for business and social calls. Local sales, land deals, and a new blacksmith shop opening near Mitchell are noted, with community events and a basket dance planned at the schoolhouse and Thanksgiving services scheduled.
Miss Katherine Herring and Chester E. Roush were married Sunday evening at the Prineville Hotel with Rev. Dentunsmore officiating. Both reside in Madras and will live at Mrs. Roush's homestead near town after a brief return from Prineville Tuesday.
On Wednesday evening November 11 1908 Rev J Brown officiated the nuptials of Miss Esther May Grout and Herbert Whitsett at the bride's home in Opal Prairie. A large gathering witnessed the ceremony and a sumptuous supper followed. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs E Grout and the groom a rancher from the same region. They will reside on Opal Prairie.
Notice states the Malras Oregon post office opens on Sundays and all legal holidays from 10 a.m. after November 22 2008. Public advised to observe the hours and delivery arrangements. Signed Fred Davis.
J C Robinson purchases a 100 by 200 foot plat adjoining town in the Snook and Lockard tract. He plans to build a cottage there in the spring to serve as a residence for himself and his family.
Mrs Etna Hill of Tillamook and Otto Hohlfeld of Madras were married on Friday November 6 1908. The couple, noted as progressive farmers in Fisherville, returned home last week and began residence at the groom's homestead.
Classified locals advertise black barley seed for fall or spring sowing at Madras Public Well and Chopping Mill. G L Paxton plans a turkey shoot and horse sales. A C Sanford offers cedar shingles. Theodore Weger and Paul Brunezel & Son seek buyers and a carload of horses. November 24 turkey shoot date noted.
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