
Indians got their revenge
For The Madera Tribune T.H. Muhley. “Jim Bethel Killed! Old Resident of this County Found Dead in his Doorway.” With these words, in 1908...
Bill Coate


Flying through the years: 6 decades in the sky
For The Madera Tribune Pilot Jim Shamp stands under his airplane which displays eyes like the characters of the movie, “Planes,” which he...
Julian Ornelas

Whitecaps planned whipping in Hildreth Hotel
For The Madera Tribune The Hildreth Hotel — the tree whipping was planned here. As a general rule, the atmosphere was friendly at the...
Bill Coate

Alfredo Farnesi made his mark
For The Madera Tribune “Skeeko” Alfredo Farnesi. Once upon a time, the Fresno Bee published a column by Woody Laughnan, which carried his...
Bill Coate

Sheriff fought prostitution in Madera
For The Madera Tribune Sheriff John Barnett, shown here, had his hands full trying to rid Madera of prostitution. Being sheriff of Madera...
Bill Coate