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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
2
The Athena Oregon area page reports on local sports budgeting and league salary rules, county road and school funding from forest reserve revenue, and political notices. It notes wage concerns from Lawrence textile strikes, upcoming primary election candidacies, and several short items on hygiene beliefs and curiosities.
Summons issued by Circuit Court of Oregon in Umatilla County requires Mande W. Hays to answer by April 86 1912 regarding divorce from John Robert Hays. Also a notice announces Charles McLean appointed administrator for Hugh McLean’s estate with six months to file claims at Athena or Pendleton Oregon.
Henry Keene, agent, advertises Troy Laundry offering quality cleaning services and reliable work for customers seeking superior laundry results.
John P. Jerry Rusk runs as Progressive Republican for Congress. The ad cites his stance on Roosevelt Taft and popular control, claiming action in Oregon's Legislature and urging the people to rule. Paid notice promotes his campaign message and calls for change in Washington.
The Children's Friend Frank K. Welles devoted twenty years to public school work in Umatilla County. He dedicates his life to the education and welfare of our boys and girls.
Joseph T. Hinkle, a Kentucky native who moved to Umatilla county in 1884, is described as a prominent, versatile figure. A lawyer turned irrigation advocate, he built the Hinkle ditch project, runs an alfalfa farm, and serves Hermiston as legal adviser. Active in Republican politics and irrigation circles, he supports reform, irrigation growth, and rural development. Paid Advertisement.
A 1912 paid notice by Frederick W Steiner for the Oregon primary election pledges strict impartial enforcement of laws. He commits to economy and fair prosecutions after careful investigation, asking to print his pledge on the nominating ballot.
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