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10 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1911 ETfa T7T7TT. A H H yin Km FOR WOOD-FOR COAL-FOR COAL AND WOOD so STYLES AND SIZES t J3a to SOCIETY VAUDEVILLE SCORES BIG SUCCESS To an audience that filled the Elec tric Theatre to overflowlnjr Thurs day eveulutf. the Society Vaudeville talent of liood Klver presented n capital performance. The program varied and entertaining, and encores were frequent. MUh Wllnia Thonixen, who opeued the program, danced with the grace of a genuine Spanlwh senorlta, while the exhlhl tlon of club swinging ly MI Con Htance Henderson could scarcely be equalled by a professional. The clubfl were of glass, enclosing electric lights that flashed brilliant colors and gave the the act a leautiful and sensational effect. As an old darky mammy singing a lullaby, Mrs. (has. Henney captured the nii'licnrc, who overlooked the fact that this charm ing performer had a decided aversion to allowing the African hue nf her face to extend to her neck. The ex hibition of (lancing given by Mis Morrison and Fordham Kimball was clever, while the sketch in which a song, "Just Tell Me With Your Eyes," was the central figure, given by Miss Mllllkln and Iirooks Ma worth, brought ilimli the house In his Jewish Impersonations. Mr. Hahles was Immense. Hanks Morti mer and Crooks Hawortli In the (iold Dust Twins tickled the fancy of the audience, although Itrooks had the same aversion to applying burnt cork as had his fair predeces eor. Two songs sweetly sung by Mrs. L. K. Armstrong caused prompt forgetfulness of the horseplay of the Twins, and Joe Thomlsen. clad in I an African savage, transferred at ( tentioii to the jungles and kicked his j heels with true Hottentot grace, j One of the most pleasing features ! of the evening was an Impromptu ! number contributed by Mrs. Frank j Deems, who, stepping from the audl ' ence, sang a selection with charming j voice and effect I As nil afterpiece the "Bachelor's j Keverie" tilled the bill nicely. Mr. F. ' P. Lucas, with a stage setting repre senting a bachelor's quarters, and ; smoking his pipe, meditated on the prospects of marriage. As he did so : there appeared ticfore him, appropri ately costumed. Miss Helen Suthoff as a school girl; Miss Morrison, cho ' rus girl; Miss Adams, athletic girl; Miss Howard, Spanish girl; Mrs. It. K. Carter, widow; Mrs. L. K. Arm strong. Yama Yanin girl; Miss Hen derson, riding girl; Miss l'eters, sjc1- fir " ' 5110 Wo's Suits and Coats Special this tveef$V Suits in the New Fall Models, made up in Serges and Novelty Suitings of this season's most popular mixtures Natty Suits, correctly tailored, trimmed and lined -equal in appearance and in fact made to sell at from CI 9 Cft $18.50 to $20. Your choice this week at only... P1 Women's Long Co a ts regularly priced from $15 to $18.50 in the always popular Kersey Black and White Diagonals Caracules and fancy plaid-back novelty mixtures, with plaid collar and cutis, at special price this week ety girl; Miss Smith, country girl, and Miss Milllkln as bride, with the curtain falling as he roi-e to meet the last named i f these charming apparitions. Others who contributed to the suc cess of the nffalr were Mrs. Harry De Witt, Mrs. ('. E. Collin, pianist; Philip Carroll, stage director; Craw ford Ix'mmon, A. U Peters, '.. It. Pooley. Duane Sommcrvllle, ushers; Dean Italian!, candy butcher; K. E. Pooley, ticket man: It. E. Kelly and Jas. Montgomery, barkers; Mando lin Club Orhestra, ami llalley & Colby, electricians. An Effort ts Explain. "Why nre we told not to look a gift horse in the mouth?" "I suppose." replied the man who hns to pay the feed hills, 'it's because looking In a horse's mouth is calculat ed to remind you of his appetite." Wsnhlngton Star. Skin diseases cured. Dr. Sowerbv $13.50 Special 1 Lot of Chil dren's Shoes, sizes 5 to 1, regular $1.25 to $1.65 Shoes; broken sizes 1C choice while they last vj Special! Lot Men's, Women's, Misses'and Boys' Shoes in kid, calf and pat ent leather stocks ;M ff broken sizes, choicer and up Netv Dress ShirU S1.00 We have just received a large shipment of Men's Dress Shirts from one of thp. l proved styles in Madras, Cheviots and Percales, pleated and plain fronts with cuffs attached. We especially call your attention to our assortment at 1.00. Compare them, if you like, with those for which you are now paying $1.25. 15 he Shoe Question) Is a big question for y ou We have bought and sold shoes in Oregon for 20 years and have convinced ourselves that in our peculiar Oregon climate (extremely hard on Shoe Leather) satisfactory results can only be had by buying shoes made from the very best leathers ob tainable. We offer you now Complete Fall Stocks bought directly from Reliable Manufacturers, and stand back of every pair. A Shoe for Every Foot in our Big Shoe Department of All J olid All Leather uhocj. I - I I BRAGG MERCANTILE CO. Our Shelves Are Just Full New Pack Canned Goods TRY THE "DIAMOND W" KIND They are just like fresh stuff and you'll come back for more if you once use some. They are MUCH THE BEST. Fresh Eastern Sealshipt Oysters in bulk all the time. Use OLYMPIC FLOUR THE STAR GROCERY "GOOD THINGS TO EAT" Perigo & Son REAL ESTATE BULLETIN $2500.00 5 Acres-3 acres 2 and ! 3 years old and 2 acres ready to ; set- house and barn 4 12 miles out. $1 2500.00 Twenty acres G 12 out, nearly all in 4-year-old trees first class condition; close to church, school and store. Terms one-half down. SI 0000.00 Ten acres 7 miles out, C, acres bearing; balance 3 and 4 year olds small house and barn crop oes with place. Good soil; drainage. Terms one-half cash. (1. Y. I-DVVARDS & CO. Office Hotel Oregon Hl.lif. I'hona No. MK UNDERWOOD'S NEW TOWNSITE BOOMING With ft new towtiHlte In wlilck 4n of the ":t lot have lieen hoIiI. I'niler wood lililx fnlr to outstrip Itn rival towiiM of White Salmon and lliiieii. Several building are already going up In the new town, which Hex on the tint Ik'IhIi of land half a mile back of the station, and which I reachecl hy a grade of Ii-hh than Heven per cent. The main IhinIiii'hh street UflH been laid out 70 feet wide. -Well water In reached at ;I0 feet, and the situation of the town-lie alluwx convenient accexn to all hlichwavN coming to the railroad. Ah n Hhlpping center I'nd'-rwood Ih becoming Important, ami l.int ear whipped out 1 cars of applrn, almimt the total Hhlpmeut from the White Salmon Valley. The natural outlet of the big White Salmon Valley, It In believed that it u 111 hmoii become (1 considerable village. M. B. Church Services Sunday xchoul at la a. in Preach ing Her vice at 11 a. in. and 7:".U p in. 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