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About The Hood River news. (Hood River, Or.) 1909-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 10, 1910)
4 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1910 U UA NOW IN FULL SWING to i, i ' The Opening Day of this sale proved to us that Hood River people are awake to the fact that We Fulfill Our Promises - THE SALE STILL CONTINUES Here Are a Few of the RARE BARGAINS Men's Walkover Shoes, Custom Made, $3.00 to $5.00 goods, both kids and patents, for $2.50 per pair Children's Oxfords, $2.50 grade for Ladies' Kid Oxfords, $3.00 grade for Ladies' Patent Blucher Shoes, $3.00 and $3,50 grade for We are determined to reduce our stock Notice how we cut our prices, then come and see the shoes and try them on. Take plenty of time. Ladies' $3.00 and $3.50 Shoes--Utz & Dunn's-for $2.69 per pair These are certainly rare bargains $1.98 If I - j- "s' 7 A -.'-i6i mm mm. Men's Suits At COST WE GIVE EXCEPTIONAL VALUES men's Hats $3.00 Grade for $2.10 $2.50 Grade for $1.98 $1.50 Grade for 98 Galateas for 15c per yard Ginghams for 9c per yard Outing Flannels for 8lsc per yard We must reduce our stock Ladies' Shirt Waists, $3.50 grade for $2.37; $3.00 grade $1.98; $2.50 grade $1.49; $2.25 grade $1.38; $2.00 and $1.50 grade 98c. ine of ffien s arid Boys' Caps AT- ne-JfaCf Regutor Price JVIORLAN & LATHROP POLITICAL POT BOILS IN WASCO COUNTY The political pot has commenced to boll la Wasco county and a num ber of candidates have filed their petitions. In slzelug up the situa tlon In our neighboring county, The Dalles Chronicle eajs: "County Clerk Frank 11. Angle Sheriff I.vl Cbrlsmau and Treasurer Frank S. Uunning have filed their petitions as candidates for re-election. "H. C. Hooper of Antelope In u can didate to succeed himself as county commissioner, and will be opposed at the primaries by B. P. Harvey of Mosier. who wants the Kepubllcan nomination. Surveyor A. V. Mohr Is also a candidate for re-election, as Is Cor.oner C. N. liurget. "The four-year terms of County Judge A. E. I-ake, Assessor J. W. Koontz and County Superintendent of Schools Justice 1. .Vff do not ex pi re until Januury, "Circuit Judge W. L. Iirudshaw Is a candidate for another term and will e opposed by Attorney S. W. Stark of Hood Klver. Both men have filed their petitions. District Attorney Fred W. Wilson Is a hold-over. "II. C. Dodds of Dufur and J. I. Carter of Hood Klver, ns Joint rep. resentatlves, will complete their term this year. Alexander Stewart of Mosier and Mr. Tate of Hood Klver were Indorsed by the state assembly for the offices. Mr. fate may not make the run. Attorney A. A. Jayne of Hodd River has been mentioned as a represntatlve candidate. Other office-seekers are expected to an nounce themselves soon for the legis lative positions. County Clerk Angle received a request a lew days iigo for a petition which will ! circu lated by a IX'inocrat of Tygh Valley who wants to represent the counties of Wasco and Hood Klver at Salem. Senator N. J. sinnot Is another hold over. "All of the candidates In the focal field at the present time are Republi cans, with the exception of Judge W. L. Dradshaw, who always polls a large nuruler of Kepubllcan votes. No assembly was held In Wasco county and there Is very little elec tion talk. F.very Indication points to the fact that the coming election will be quiet." The Rom & Kichards Company will serve Hazelwood special lee cream Sundays at the same price as other creams. New Firm Derby & Wilbur To keep pace with the age of com binations, County Judge Derby and Attorney George K. Wilbur have formed a partnership for the prac tice of law, and for the present will retain the oflices occupied for some time by Mr. Derby, In the First Na tional Bank building. The formation of the new firm joins together In business two of Hood Klver's best known and suc cessful legal lights, both of whom are popular and have many friends. Judge Derby has leeti a resident of Hood Klver for several years and may be said to have grown with It from the time It was a one-lawyer town. Originally he came herefrom Portland, where he was admitted to the bar and entered a partnership to practice law with Seneca Fonts, un der the name of Fonts .V Derby. Later he was associated with A. A. Jayne, afterwards branching out for himself. When Hood Klver county was created, Mr. Derby was the unanimous choice of his fellow citl- lens for the ollice of county judge, although he very reluctantly took the ollice. In organizing and get ting the county's affairs Into shape, he brought to bear his legal training and proved to be the right man In the right place. As city attorney, he has Iron custodian of the city's legal affairs for two years. Mr. Wilbur came to Hood Klver a year or more ago frotn Nebraska, where he was prosecuting attorney, and became the legal adviser for the Hood Klver Abstract Company, and also a luetnlsT of the firm. When the two abstract companies were consolidated he withdraw and will now devote his entire time to the general practice of his profession, since his nrrlv.il here Mr. Wilbur has made many friends, both In a bnsl ness ami social way, ami a successful career Is predicted for the new firm. Davidson Fruit Co. Heady for Apples The Davidson Fruit Co, has just closed the strawberry season, hav ing handled some i".,(HH) crates which netted Here at l.ooil Kl ver fj .f.1 per crate, giving their customers nn In creased profit of ilOc wt crate, or about $.",0oa over other shippers. This firm will be In the apple deal and exist-1 to maintain their good reputation by giving their customers satisfaction. Those having crops of fancy apples will no doubt put money Into their pixkets by arranging with the Da vidson Fruit Co. to handle their fruit. Phone them at !T or call at the ofllce at the foot of Third street. Hood Klver, Oregon. GREEKS FILE LIENS ON VALLEYPROPERTY As attorney for twenty-live Greek laborers, Attorney S. W. Stark has filed twenty-five liens on some prop erty belonging to Geo. VV. McCoy In the valley, owing to the fact that McCoy failed to pay the men, who had been clearing land for him, after Issuing pay checks. According to the story of the Greeks, McCoy, who Is stated to have turned a similar trick several times, engaged them In Portland to clear the land and came to Mood Klver and set them to work. After working for two weeks they de manded their money, and McCoy Is sued pay checks, telling them to meet him at the Mt. Hood Hotel the next day. The checks aggregated In the nelgliborhood of $'.. When the men arrived nere next day tliey were told that McCoy had gone to Port land. A number of them tli'U went to that city and, finding his ollice address, again demanded the money, and McCoy promised to meet them In un hour at one of the banks and pay them off. The Greeks waited around the bank all day and when McCoy didn't show up they went to his house, where they were told he had gone to Astoria. They then re turned to Hood Klver and laid the case before Attorney Stark, who went to the premises to sec If the work had Iwen dime. While there he discovered that McCoy had posted a notice on a tree the day after the men went to work, which stated that he would not be responsible for any labor ierformed on the place. The Greeks, lelng unable to read, ; worked with McCoy on the place un til they demanded their pay without knowing of his action In posting the notice, and were unaware of Its con tents until told by their attorney. McCoy hail some trouble of a simi lar nature last year In the Oak Grove district, with a bunch of Hindus, who, It Is said, never received their money. Notice to Apple Packers The Apple Growers Futon requests all packers who wunt to pock ap ples this fall to call at the ofllce of the union and register their names and place of residence. Good pay and a long season of work gu iran teed nil experienced packers. C. II. Sl'liOAT, Manager Hood Klver Apple Growers 1 Union. Midsummer Social Event A very enjoyable midsummer social evcut took place Thursday and Fri day evenings at the home of Win. T. Stewart, when Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. O. J.. Nelson and Mrs. J, F. Watt gave a musicale and card party In hotior of Mrs. Chas. J. Henuey. The handsome home of the Stewarts was prettily decorated with potted plants and flowers, yellow being the prevailing color, and refreshments suitable to the season were daintily served to guests at tallies placed on the lawn. The hostesses were as sisted In serving by Mrs. C. K. Grel sen and Miss Nettle Allen. The musicale, which was given Thursday evening. Included most of Hood Kiver's musical talent, with the addition of a number by Mr. Pat terson of Portland. The other numbrrs were given by Mrs. Henney, the guest of honor. Will Chandler, violin solo with rlano accompaniment by Mrs. DumMe. Miss Bryant, Geo. Wilbur, Mrs. P. S. Davidson, Mrs. C. H. Sletton. Miss Alberta Jackson, Mrs. A. A. Ja.vtie, Mrs. Chas Hall, Murray Kay and J. A. Fpplng. Several selections were given by the Mandolin Club and the guests were further entertained by a little girl artist at present visiting In the city, who whistled classical selec tions, accompanied by the piano, most marvelo'isly. Guests on Friday evening were en tertained at cards. California Orchard Ladders The lightest and most durable Ladder made. Used for years in the orange groves of Cali fornia. In 6, 8, 10 and 12 foot lengths. Orchard Twine Taft Transfer Go. Draying. . . Wood Yard HAY, FLOUR and PEED For Sale Office Phone 29 Residence 232-M It pays to advertise, L E. Foust HACHIMS COttPW Automobile and Bicycle REPAIRING Gear Cutting and Fitting-. All kinds of Machine work done. Prices reasonable. Sixth end Columbia Streets. Phone 10?- The soft, pliable kind. We are supplying all the Principal Orchards in the Valley. Our prices are right on these goods. Patent Picking Buckets An entirely new thing and of great merit. It is a time saver. Come in and examine them and place your orders early, as the factory is way behind orders. Picking Baskets Oregon Oak, splendid quality. Will buy them at Very Low Trices. Orciiardist Supplies We make a specialty of Orchardist Supplies and are always looking up and investigating new articles placed on the market. FRANZ HARDWARE CO. Phono 14 HOOD RIVER, OREGON
