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3fie'ivfJjos (ectels. 0f you want tfic news, su6scri6c for tfie Hcvds. df you want printing, fiape us clo it THE HOOD RIVER NEWS VOLUME 6, NUMBER 41 HOOD RIVER, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1910 SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 A YEAR $16,500 Top Notch Price Mary Harris Armor Will Mount Hood Railroad Answers a Complaint Claims Meeting at Which Complaint Was Drawn Up Was Called Primarily for Pur pose of Promoting New Railroad in Valley Will Be Paid For Corner Speak on Temperance Jackson & Jackson Property to Change Hands Today and Become Site for New Financial Institution to Be Called Apple Growers Bank For more than a week past there have Ufa suppressed minora current that the Jackson & Jackson two story building and lot at the corner of Third aud Ouk street would noon change hand and become the home of another hanking Institution (or Hood Klver. While the deal has not jet been closed we hare authentic Informa tion that the paers will Is? com pleted today. The transfer Ik being made through K. C. Brydle, a local realty man, and the buyers are J. It. Johnson and (J. F, Gardiner, enstern capitalists, the former being here now, while the latter will soon ar TEACHERS' INSTITUTE LARGELYJTTENDED The annual Teachers' lustltuteof Hood Klver, Wasco and Sherman counties was held In The Dalles last week, and opened auspiciously Tues day afternoon, with an attendance exceeding former years. The ses sions were held In the high school building. While at first difficulty was experienced In finding places of entertainment for the visitors, the Jack was overcome through many homes of the city being opened to ructlve the teachers. There were a total of 170 teachers registered. The county school superintendents having the Institute In charge were Ernest C. Htnlth. of Hood Klver county, Justus T. Neff, of Wasco county, aud W. C. llryaut, of Sher man county. The Instructors present were J. H. Ackermun. state superintendent of public Instruction, II. I. Sheldon and L. It. Alderman, both from the educational department of the Uni versity of Oregon, K. I. Kesslcr, de partment of Industrial pedagogy, Oregon Agricultural College, A. C. Strange, city superintendent of The Dalles public schools, and Miss Maude Laughead, primary instruct or, Albany schools. A lecture was given Wednesday evening at the Methodist church by Dr. H. 1. Shel don, entitled "Thackeray as an Edu cator," The Institute closed Friday noon. The teachers iu attendance from Hood Itlver were: Viva Clapp, Laura I'urcell, E. E. Uoad, II. I,. Murphy, E. ('. Smith, Edna Merchant, Grace MeCarty, J. W, ('rites. Alt I'oole, May Ilarton, Flora Furrow, Miss II. I.. llmnqulst, Vera Stewart. Lulu Tldd, Edna droves, Ann Vanned, Helen (1. Hunt, J. (). McEaughlln, Clara II. Steele, Florence Uuchanan, Eva Hums, I'iia Haker, Martha Struck, Sarah E. Tousey, Mrs. E. J. Everett, Nina .Noble, Pearl Elt.v, Elliahcth Cooper, Otto I'urcell, Ida Turney, Grace E. Turney, F. Evelyn Turney, Maud Howard, J. E. Stublis, Lulu Hicks, Frances Evans, Allle Forry, Delia Kush, Frances Lnmhort, Mabel (inx ton and 1 1 at tie L. Halley. M, E, CHURCH MEMBERS RECEIVE McOMBER FAMILY Church members and friends of the Mel hodlst church displayed much In terest last Friday evening, when a reception wpas given to the new pas tor, Itev. E. McOinber, and family at the iH'autlful new home of Mr. aud Mrs. E. (). Hall on Columbia street. On this occasion were pres ent the superintendent of the confer ence district, Kev. Walton Skip worth, of The Dalles; Kev. and Mrs. A. H. Enthrop, of Creston, Iowa, for merly of Hood Klver, and Kev. II. A. MacDonalil, of the Unitarian church, along with the rank and tile of the Methodist church. An Impromptu program was opened with well delivered words of welcome by E. O. Hall, which was followed by words of greeting and congratulation to the Mi'OiiiIkt family by the several clergymen present, and by Mrs. W. W. Nason, president of the Aid Soci ety, nnd Miss Malsi Young, presi dent of the I'.p worth league. That Itev. McOmltcr, In the brief time that he has been here, has come to like Hood Itlver Is apparent to his con rive. These gentlemen will form a fourth banking Institution to In known as the Apple Growers' Hank, with a capitalization of $."i0,000. Allert Sutton, architect, Is now drawing plans for the remodeling of the old building, which will be made over In mission architecture and when completed will be one of the most attractive buildings In the city. The new bank will occupy the main floor while the second tloor will lie come Mr. Itrydlu's real estate office. The price given as the considera tion for the property Is 11(1,000 and is the blggtst price per front foot for which Hood ltl ver property has been sold to dale, gregation and was evidenced by his good-natured response to the words spoken at the gulherlng. A pleasaut spirit exists between pastor and Hock, which means co-aieratIon for a speedy construction of the splendid new church edifice begun In Hood Klver by the retiring pastor, Kev. T. H. Ford. While this Is one of the main Issues at present lu Methodist circles, It also concerns others, for Hood Klver as a city Is Interested In the work. Hy the coming of Kev. McOmher the lalety feels that a good man abides with them, and Judging from the religious spirit that has been rekindled In their hearts, It Is the wish of many that he shall re main a long time, or until he Is pro moted to the superlntcndeucy of the district or obtains a deed to a ranch. Mrs. C. H. Sletten, Mrs. E- O. Hall and Miss Fay ()rr entertained with songs aud music, refreshments were served, and then ended a very pleas ant affair In the annals of society. Mt. Hood Line Adds Engine and Coach A new engine for the Mount Hood has just arrived and will assure pa trons the best of service to and from the towns In the valley. As vll as a locomotive, a line new coach Is al so among the newly acquired equip ment. A change In the time table has gone Into effect and should meet with the approval of travel on the road. Hood River Bonds Suit Continued A. J. Derby, city attorney of Hood Klver, and E. O. lllanchar, city treas urer, answered In the I ultod States court Monday, when the bond Issue case, luvolvlug $!H,000 was called by Judge I tea a tor hearing. Mayor McDonald was not present to answer the charge that he had entered Into a secret agreement with Keeler Kros. of Denver whereby the News Snapshots Of the Week I Gvents of Sdorld SCUde Interest pictured for Busy Readers V : ywfr jqqpur 1 )pmrsSSSiL3y SMI 4-KggySg; -StiSLJa II over the nation. Brook Ins' nights In Chicago (tare the Windy City It the summer vacatlou occupied a prominent part lu the week's news. Hood Klver people are Justly proud of the almost world-wide reputation of our beautiful valley and Its com inertia! value. They are also proud of their Intelligence and large num ber of educated cltlxcns, as evidenced by the University Club. The latter reputation must deteriorate some what In the minds of such Intelligent, educated and cultured speakers as have recently visited our city. Thursday evening, Sept. 21)th. a very small but appreciative audience lis tened to the lecture of Mrs. Jackson Sillbaugh, who Is a national lecturer not without honor, even lu her own state, Washington, aud city, Ta coma. Tuesday evening, October -4th, an other noted speaker carried away to other parts of the state and natlou certuiuly not an exalted opinion of the superior Intelligence of Hood Itiver citlaens. Miss Marie C. llrehm was greeted by an audience, the slae of which would never advertise the high standard we place on Intelli gence aud education. Miss llrehm treated the subject of Temperance largely from a scientific standpoint, aud proved conclusively a thorough knowledge of her subject. Her lec ture was a veritable mine of Infor mation. The high standard of Miss Hrehm's work Is recognized by the United States goverement In thati she was appointed last year to rep resent our nation In the Interna tional Congress on Alcoholism, held In London. As an Intelligent people, we cannot afford to let pass these golden opportunities of meetiug and hearing these lecturers of national reputation. We can not afford to have them report lu other places such a small audience In Hood Klver. Mrs. Mary Armor, who ts said by the best ol authority to be "the finest platform sieaker since Francis Wll lard," will be In our city October 31. If LaFollette, Win. J. Itryan or ex-I'resldent Kooseveit were to speak here, the entire population of the valley would pour lu tu hear them. Kead what was said of Mrs. Armor In Lincoln, Nebraska: "As Intense as LaFollette, as elo quent as William Jennings Hryau, Maty Harris Armor Is a dynamic force on the platform which Is over whelming and Irresistible. To an audience of fully four thousand In number, at the Nebraska Kpworth Assembly, Mrs. Armor surprised. to Oct. 24th bond dealers were to le favored with a rebate as an Inducement for the purchase of the bonds. Jesse Stearns nppeared for the Hood Klver oflliials. Attorney Stearns asked for a continuance of the case until October 24, and by the consent of Attorneys Snow and Me ( 'a mailt the grace was granted Portland Oregonlan. The nomination of Ilenry I Rtlmson hy the Republicans of New York was an Important event In the political calendar. Tbs Installation of a successful trackless trolley line near Los Angeles, Cal., marks an epoch In transportation. Contests for the James Gordon Bennett trophy for the fastest night in an aeroplane will be held th latter part of October. Th Vanderbllt cup races were watched by thousands. Vice lYesldont Fhcrman'a defent by Roosevelt at Saratoga win watched by poljtlcliu amazed and captivated all who heard her." IJ. Pleasantly Entertained Friday evening a numtH-r of his schoolmates gathered at the home of George Bragg, where a delightful evening was passed In games and music. At the close of the evening's festivities a dainty luncheon was served by Mrs. Smith, assisted by Miss Jessie Keynolds ami It. H. llrngg. BIG BAND CARNIVAL AND SOCIETY CIRCUS The great Arnold's Combined Shows have arrived and every thing will be la readiness for the car nival, which commences today with a balloon ascension and free acts of various kinds. Halloon ascension an.l parachute jump at 10 a. m. daily. The Dog aud Pony Circus In Its large tented pavilion Is without a doubt one of the best and biggest of Its kind traveling with any tented organization. Two performances dally, afternoon and evening. The glass blowers, with new and Inter esting glafcs spinning and weaving, with their prize glass engines In full operation continuously. The Old Plantation, better than ever, new people, uew show, everything entire ly new and up-to-date from the sunny south. Hoyt's Vaudeville Cowboy Magi cians, assisted by Esplnetla, the greatest lady rifle shot In the world, one of the lest feature attractions with any carnival. The Electric Theatre with every thing new, nnd novel features In flichol & Hadloclr Ml a Ice Big Deal in An Important sale of valley prop erty the past week was that of twenty acres three miles out on the Tucker road, Isiongtng to Win. lteavls, to Mr. Nye, of Santa Cruz, I California. Ten acres of this land Is , Apple Season on at Hood River The apple season Is oil In earnest at Hood Klver. Hundreds of pickers and packers are at work gathering the crop and preparing It for market. Some of the largest yields recorded In the history of the Oregon apple Industry are being made this year. Mr. Avery picked "O boxes of Spitz from oue tree and estimates that there are still ten boxes on the top of the tree. The largest apple tree In Hood Klver valleo measures 00 In.'hes In cir cumference nnd Is Itearlng most pro llflcally. The liest apple picking rec ord ever made In the Hood Klver val ley has just been made by A. I. Mason, who began picking apples on first view of air craft, and ths first meeting of Frldeut Taft's cabinet aftsr ; In answer to the complaint of the Upper Hood Klver Valley Progres sive Association, made to the Kail road Commission recently, of the Inadequate service afforded by the Mt. Hood Kallroad Company, the defendant company claims that the complaint was filed against It by the organization for the purpose of regulating passenger traffic over the Mount Hood line from their own standpoint, and that the meeting at which the complaint was drawn up was called primarily for the purpose of encouraging and promoting con electrical shows. The Merry Widow Cottage, the house upside down, that interests the old as well as the young makes the old young and the young feel younger. The Curtlss Aeroplane, the first time on exhibition In Hood River, and one of the most Interesting of all shows. Lecture and demonstration at every show. The merry-go-round, located near Oregon Hotel, Is amusement for the old as well as the young. The Dog and Pony Circus and high wire Is located at Fourth street and Cascade avenue. Plenty of concessions of various kinds. Everything new and better than ever. Four big days and nights. The Juvenile Fife and Drum Corps, the hit of the season. Watoh and wait for them. Valley Land In full bearing, four acres In 5-year-old trees, and the balance Is meadow. Consideration, $i"i.000. Mr. Nye Is secretary of the Lumber Association of Santa Cruz, and contemplates moving on his newly acquired prop erty next spring. the list day of September and finish ed on the tith day of OctolT and who lost two days on account of rain placed 10,000 boxes of apples In his apple house. Mr. Mason stated that he has made a large saving by placing a large crew In the orchard and making a short season of It, on account of preserving the apples that would have been windfalls under ordinary condition. Mr. Mason has the largest apple packing house In the state. A spur of the railroad Is built Into the build ing. The shortage of apple boxes Is working some damage to the grow ers. About 175 cars of apples have been forwarded from Hood Klver this season, together with fifteen cars of jH'ars. struction of a new line Into the Upper Hood Klver Valley country to compete with the Mount Hood line. Further answering the complaint, the Mount Hood Company alleges that It has not Issued a schedule be tween Parkdale and Hood River, as stated In the complaint, and that considerable financial loss has been Incurred In transporting both the members of the Progesslve Associa tion and other passengers. In Park dale approximately 75 per cent of the business over Its line Is furnished by the Oregon Lumber Company at Dee station. Portland Telegram. PROMINENT PIONEER DIES JHJiy NAWAY P. D. Hlnrlcbs, one of Hood River valley's pioneer residents, was in stantly killed Saturday morning while at work In bis orchard on the west side. The account of the acci dent was given to the News as fol lows: Mr. Hlnrlchs was hauling a load of empty apple boxes for distribution In the orchard. The horses he was driving became restless and started to run, Mr. Hlnrlchs . was thrown over the wagon box and under the horses feet. The wagon ran over bis body, then the team made a com plete circuit and the wagon passed over the body a second time. The physician who was called stated that the shock received by falling to the ground produced Instant death. The accident was witnessed by the wife and a daughter of the unfortunate man, as It occurred only a few rods from the house. The family was at home at the time of the accident, with the exception of two sons. Ernst, of South Dakota, and Max, of Springfield, Ind., and Miss Elfrleda who la training In Good Samaritan hospital in Portland. They were advised of the accident and will be here to attend the funeral, which will isj held today. Two daughters, Clara and Huldab, had recently re turned from a trip abroad where they were visiting relatives. PETKR IiETLEF H1NRUHS Peter Detlef Hlnrlchs was born In Holsteln, the northern part of Ger many, In the year 14.1, the 4th day of October. Asa boy he receives a fair educa tion In English as well as lu German. Ills father and mother died when he was 12 years old, and from his 14th year he had to make his own living. This he did, not as a common la borer, but ns a bookkeeper and clerk. In lvi2 he emigrated to America. In 1V.3 he crossed the plains, coming as far as Denver; from there he went to La Costilla, New Mexico, where he found employment In a store owned by a St. Louis firm. This firm owned seven stores located la different towns In the Immediate vicinity, and dlil an Immense business. By his faithful attendance to busluess and his working so untiringly for the In terests of the firm, be was put lu charge ns superintendent of the whole business at La Costilla, being able to speak, read and write the Spanish (Mexican) language nearly ns well ns his own. In 1S73, after making a trip to his old home tn Enrope, he recrossed anil came to Hood River, locating on the same piece of land on which his family now reside. In 177 he went back to Germany and was married to Miss Margeretha Magdalena Peters, who now survives him, with the eight children who were born of their union: Ernst, of Pluma, South Da kota; Clam, of Hood Klver; Max A., of Springfield, Ind.; Ralph, Huldab. Elfrleda. Laura and Alma, of Hood lilver. Besides these children, he leaves one brother nnd two sisters t mourn his death John W. Hlu rliiis. of Hood Klver, and Mrs. Mnassnnd.Mrs. Peters, of Germany. The funeral will l conducted by Kev. Hershuer.au old friend of the deceased, although Mr. Hlnrlchs was brought up In the Lutheran church. The lodge of the United Workmen, of which the deceased was a charter metnls-r, having Joined tn lvvj, will assist lu conducting the services, which will be held at the chapel to day. The remains will l taken to Portland for cremation.