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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1895
Page
3
A Milton Hagle editorial rebuts claims that dividing Umatilla county would cost $50,000, detailing liabilities of $195,000 and assets around $98,000, then arguing the burden would fall on the new county. The piece attacks division advocates, cites local officials, banks, and politicians, and rails at education funding and state aid.
A dense column reviews local politics in Athena and Vernon, critiques water works and council activity, and lists reform proposals from Governor Pennoyer. It notes a northwest horticulture meeting in Portland, rail fare rules for travelers, and aims to unite fruit growing interests across Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia with notable organizers and regional participation.
Jan 20 1896 Athena Oregon obituary for May Winship born November 26 1864 in Southland aged 27. She lived in Astoria and Oregon for years after marrying William Winship December 20 1889. Funeral held at Catholic church with Father Beutgen Pendleton and many friends. She leaves a husband and three children and was mourned by World lodges K and Woodston.
A Sun correspondent from Panama reports vampire bats flourish in Veraguas and Chiriqui regions and prey on cattle horses and ponies. Bites create circular skin holes and bring blood loss plus dangerous fly infestations that ruin calves and saddle horses, threatening the local cattle industry.
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