Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 664.
 
A. HELM, Jr.

     is editor and proprietor of the Mitchell Sentinel, a bright and newsy paper
that has for its business the exploiting of the resources of Wheeler county.
Oregon, in general and the carrying of the latest news of the world to a goodly
list of people, and good cheer to all. He has made his paper attractive and
welcomed warmly by fostering a spirit of betterment and industry. For many years
Mr. Helm has dwelt in the territory now occupied by Wheeler county. Long before
it was organized as a separate portion, he was here and has been closely
identified with every important movement in its history. He is widely known
throughout the country and has made a record that bespeaks him a man of stamina,
of honor, and of integrity.
     A. Helm was born in Missouri, on October 6, 1842, and was educated at the
place of his birth. When the war broke out, he enlisted in Battery L, Second
Missouri Light Artillery and served until November 11, 1865, when he was
mustered out of service. Shortly after his discharge from the army, he was
married, and in 1875 came to the Pacific coast. He established Twickenham and
Waldron postoffices and resided in the latter for twenty years, then spent six
years in Twickenham, after which he came to Mitchell and has been conducting the
Sentinel since.
     Mr. Helm married Miss Mary Paul in 1865.  She was a native of Missouri and
to this union five children have been born, whose names are, Charles A., of
Ontario; W. E., of Independence; P. C., of Fossil; 0. V., of Antelope, all in
Oregon. J. H. is deceased.
     Mr. Helm is rightly to be classed as one of the builders of Wheeler county,
one of the foremost of the pioneers of this country, and one of the leading men
here today.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2010 by Diana Smith.
Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned
above.