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COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER FOR CROOK COUNTY
VOL. XVIII $1.50 YEAR
PRINEVILLE, CROOK COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 1914.
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NO. 42
Circuit CourtSheldon
Sentenced to Pen for Life
Circuit court convened Tuesday,
Judge Bradshaw, presiding.
The judite lost no time in netting
right down to business. The grand
jury, composed of F, 0. Minor,
foreman; W. K, Sandel. W. I. Dish
man, J. N. B. Gerking, Harvey
Harris and Geortte Telefer were
worn in and up to lust night had
reported six true bills, which arc
ready for trial.
It. G. Sheldon, who was indicted
for murder In the first degree for
prisoning his infant son near
Grizzly, Juno 10, was allowed to
plead guilty to murder in the
second degree yesterday. The
man had been examined by Drs.
Edwards, Hyde, Rosenberg and
Belknap and they pronounced him
insane.
He has lucid intervals as hus been
shown by his conduct under arrest,
but one can never tell how long
they will lust. Part of tho time in
juil Sheldon was absolutely crazy.
The prosecuting attorney considered
that the ends of justice would be
better subserved by allowing him
to make the pi .-a. Judge Brad
shaw gave him a life sentence in
the penitentiary.
Henry McDowell and Mrs. Mollie
Scoggin were charged with murder
in the first degree by the grand
jury. They entered a plea of not
guilty yesterday. McDowell shot
and killed A. G. Scoggin at Paulina
July 31, Mrs. Scoggin was held as
an accomplice.
Tho best legal talent obtain
able Is employed on the case.
Prosecuting Attorney Wirtzwillbe
assisted by W. H. Wilson, while the
defense will be looked after by N.
G. Wallace and H. 8. Wilson.
Andrew Gebhardt, an Indian,
was indicted for stealing a mare
belonging to another Indiun. G. L.
Hall of Warm springs is represent
ing tho government in the caw.
Johanna Smith of Madras was
indicted for pointing a gun at little
children.
Edward D. Bush of Madras en
tered a plea of guilty to giving
liquor to minors. He received a
susended sentence.
J. F. McKay entered a plea of
guilty to a charge of forgery. He
was baggage agent at Culver and
forged a t5 check. He has not yet
been sentenced.
The case of the burning of the
Redmond Warehouse was in the
hands of the grand jury last night.
The John Mcl'herson case is on
trial today. He is charged with
the larceny of a mare belonging to
George Millican. This is his third
trial.
The Gaylord McDaniel case will
Day Fireworks for the
Crook County Fair
One of the most unique attrac
tions for the Crook County Fair,
September 16-19, will be a grand
display of daylight fireworks.
About 20 pieces will be set off each
afternoon. You will see Old Glory
10x15 feet, suspended a 1000 feet
In the heavens. Among other
things you will see the Flag of
Nations, Storm Clouds, Bevy of
American Flags, Wright Aeroplane,
Den of Sharks. Katy Dids, Red
Snapper, Curtis Biplane, Pendant of
National Flags, Birds in , a Storm,
Thunder Clouds, Antoinette Aero
plane, Rain of Turtles, Fan Tail
Fishes, Aerial Jugglery, Dumont's
Airships, Golden Serpentines, Quin-!
tet of Fiery Snakes, Stork and the
Tortoise, Aerial Warships, Birds of
Freedom, April Showers and Spring
Flowers, Red Clouds, Frogs in the
Rain. Aerial Smoke Contortions,
Wistaria, Bleriot's Monoplane,
American Eagle, Aerial Set Piece,
Uncle Sam, life size, Zeppelin's
Aircraft, Sun Rays and Sun Birds,
Cumulus Clouds, Lathams's Aero
plane, etc.
follow next. This is a retrial for
the killing of Herman Poch, Decem
ber 31, 1912.
The fcoggin murder case will
follow Gavlord McDaniel. It is not
thought that it will be reached be
fore next week. -
The grand jury is still at work.
You need the Journal, f 1.50 a year
Jubilee Minstrels for
Fair Week-One Night
A week from today Prineville
will have the pleasure of hearing
the "Jubilee Minstrels," a local
aggregation of talent that will
compel attention from the opening
number until the close of the enter
tainment. F. F. Hoelscher is inter
locutor; Joe Smelzer, Sam Ellis,
Dr. Davis and Ross Robinson arc
the end men, assisted by T. S.
Barnes, A. B. Roller, H. S. Maker.
J. T. Wheeler, H. D. Still, Delbert
Caples, T. E-J. Duffy and H. A.
Kelley. Mrs. Hoelscher, accom
panist-
Messrs. Smelzer, Maker, Davis,
Ellis and Wheeler will feature the
latest songs, assisted by the entire
company.
There will be an olio by Maker
and Smelzer on banjo and guitar.
A monologue by T. E. J. Duffy. A
comedy sketch entitled "Is He In,"
by Delbert Caples as "Weary
Willie," and H. A. Kelley as
"Archibald." an actor. Messrs.
Barnes and Hoelscher will present
some every day topics from a
Dutch standpoint. Mr. Barnes as
"Meyer," and Mr. Hoelscher as
"Mike."
Roller and Maker have a good
stunt that is bound to produce lots
of fun. The program right
through is a dandy and if you
want to enjoy a good laugh don't
forget September 17.
September Term of
the County Court
All (tailing goods reduced 20 per
cent. 1j. Kanmtra. 8-2Utf
A regular term of the county court
for Crook county, Oregon, convened
this econd day of September, 1914,
at tbe hour of 10 o'clock a. m. In the
county court room, Prineville, Ore
gon. Present K. II. Bay ley, coin
mlHMloner; Warren Brown, county
clerk; Frank Elklns, sheriff.
A quorum for the transaction of
buslneM not being present court
adjourned.
Court convened at 9 o'clock this
third day of September, 1914. Pres.
tnt R. H. Baylev, corarnlsn1oner,
presiding; Willis Brown, commis
sioner; Warren Brown, clerk; Frank
Elklus, sheriff.
Whereupon the following proceed
ings were had, to wit:
In the matter of telephone fran
chise to P. B. Johnson and R. Knud
son. Petition of P. B. Johnson and
R. Knudnon asking for a telephone
franchise on county roads from the
city of Bend to Millican. Granted.
In the matter of wrongful atwess
ment. On petition of If." Hughes
showing a wrongful and erroneous
axsettenient of sw of sec 20, tp 17
south, range 13 east, W. M., Crook
county, Oregon. Order refund of
taxes In" the sum of f 12.30 for the
year 1912.
. In th matter of a permanent
record of certain county roads. On
tbe request of George Millican show
ing that certain county roads are
for tbe most part not a matter of
record and are In danger of being
fenced. Ordered that the surveyor
be Instructed to snrvey and file a
record of said roads.
In the matter of the Crook County
Fair Association. In accordance
with its appropriation of a former
date, the court orders a warrant
drawn In favor of the Crook Connty
Fair Association In the sum of 1000.
In the matter of road district No.
9. Order a warrant drawn In favor
of Andrew Morrow, supervisor of
road dlHtrtct No. 9, in the sum of
$300.
In the matter of the F. J. Rice
county road. On the petition of F.
J. Rice et al, showing that the F. J.
Rice road Is not a main trunk high
way. Ordered that said road be
opened In a width of 40 feet Instead
of 60.
In the matter of the Frank Irvine
change In the J. G.Edwards county
road. Final survey and report of
surveyor presented and approved.
Clerk instructed to tasue proper
order opening said change as a
public highway.
In tbe matter of the change In the
Tillman Reuter county road. On
tbe recommendation of tbe county
surveyor In pursuance of a report
from blm at tbe request of this court.
Resolution adopted recommending
that tbe proposed change In tbe
Tillman Reuter road be established
as a public highway as a matter of
public necessity and directing the
report on same. Report of county
surveyor filed with court. Ordered
that tbe' 4th day of November at the
hour of 10 o'clock a. m. be set as the
date of hearing said report and that
proper notice of said hearing be
given according to law.
In tbe matter of A. Aldrldge coun-
Coutinued on Eighth Fsge.
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