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Newspaper
Weston Leader
Location
Weston, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
2
A Weston Oregon note urges households hotels and grocers to collect pits and shells for the Red Cross plus a political roundup lists Republican ticket candidates for state and county offices led by Mulkey McNary Withycombe and McNary aides and local officials including Coroner and Sheriff positions The item also references war sentiment and local civic efforts amid national conflict.
E P Dodd Republican nominee from Hermiston with twenty years in Unias tila county outlines a platform focused on developing resources industries and business for Umatilla county. He is a landowner alfalfa cattle and fruit producer and has served as Hermiston Commercial Club president city council member and irrigation league president. He pledges careful attentive legislative action and patriotic duty during Reconstruction era needs.
The Saturday Afternoon Club, called by the Civic Committee, gathered at City Park to rake the meadow and clean debris. Members shared jokes and tales as volunteers used lawn mowers and shared encouragement. At six, husbands joined for a bonfire and an outdoor banquet with sandwiches, pie, coffee, and conversation. Mrs. F. D. Watts led the Civic Committee and earned praise for the successful event.
Notice in the County Court of Oregon Umatilla County that J H Padberg is appointed administrator of the estate of Ransom Lieuallen deceased. All persons having claims must present them with vouchers to the administrator within six months of October 18 1918.
The article notes a long fire season ending with heavy rain, forest damage along the railroad and North Santiam River, and no official damage total yet. It reports Governor Withycombe and Federal Food Administrator Hoover urging government purchase of Oregon flour to ease mill shortages, and Hoover urging barley feed to mills to support dairy farmers amid rising prices and reduced millfeed.
The Portland market column lists oats at 2 white tees 554 per ton, barley at 46.78 per ton, corn at 75 cracked 74 per unit, and Timothy hay at 30 per ton with alfalfa noted. Dairy prices show Peters Butter Creamery at le per pound and eggs from Egge Ranch at boc per dozen. Poultry and poultry products show Hena items with mixed prices for springs, roosters, ducks, geese, and turkeys, with several figures garbled.
Notice is given that I, as Administrator with Will annexed of the estate of Mary E Speaks, deceased, have filed a final account. The court in Wine County has appointed the County Court at a specified place as the place to view the account and object if desired. An administrator will accept objections by mail or in person at the appointed place and time.
In Iss erg wear the Estate of Martha notice to creditors that the above named has appointed a personal representative. The administrator is to manage the estate of the artist in Athena Oregon. First publication date referenced as seven days after, with to appear requirements and contact details.
Notice from Lena Peubek Administratrix of Jacob Federer estate that real property in Umatilla County Oregon, described as one fifth undivided interest in the Nevins Quarter NW 4) sec 6 township range, will be sold at private sale after court confirmation. Sale to be conducted at Will M Peterson law office Smith Crawford Building Pendleton Oregon, with terms including cash and balance on delivery, after October 1918. Attorneys Nash for Administrator Peterson will handle proceedings.
In Umatilla County Oregon Frankie Carr and Miaintif sue Ole D Carr in the Circuit Court. The notice states the defendant must answer the complaint by the specified date or a default decree will be entered, seeking dissolution of bonds of matrimony and associated relief as ordered by Judge Joe Mair in November 1918.
Administratrix of the estate of Jos Anton Federer announces sale of real property in Pendleton Umatilla County Oregon under an order by Circuit Judge Gilbert Wahel. Sale terms require cash on confirmation with balance secured by a first mortgage. For details contact WILL M. Perio, Attorneys, Pendleton.
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