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THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1911 An East Side Twenty For $10,000 GOOD TERMS Five Acres, 4 to 8 year apples Twelve Acres, yearling apples Half Acre, 3 year pears Near Church, School, Station and Store The Hood River District Land Co. THE SMITH BLOCK HOOD RIVER, OREGON IIADLOCH & McCONNELL Real Estate And Insurance Next to Mt. Hood Hotel Unimproved Farms a Specialty Office phone 45-L, Residence 345-K GEO. W. DIMMICK Real Estate and Insurance Room J, Smith Block Phone 168-M Hood River, Ore. NEWLYWEOS GET NOISYJECEPTION Failure of Fred I.iirwood's care fully lull plan to "Hiieak" bin tirtile Into Hood Klvtr remilU'd In no Im promptu bouxewariiiliiK the "newljrwetU" at their home went of the city. The kcooui, who has redded here for yearn, and ban many friend tu the city, no longer claliuH to be Id the "younm-r Bet." lu fact, he ha dodged matrimonial fetters ho long that he hud come to be regarded nl nioMt an a woman hater. Therefore when It wan whlnpered around, the latter part of the week that he wan contemplating "the fatal Btep" mischief began to brew. Fred weut to The Dalles to meet his dunce and on the Bame train was (ieorge Dlmmlck, chuckling with un holy joy over the fact that he had knowledge of the La r wood cousplr acy. So when he met Fred at The Dulles Monday he quietly Informed Larwood that he had Hold" his bouse weHt of Hood Hlver. "Sold It!" ejaculated the protec tive lenedlct, who had arrauged to move Into the place with hln bride. "You muHtu't. You must call the deul off. I'd forgotten that I listed It with you lust Hummer." "I don't know whether I can," Buid Dlmmlek, without a Blgn of a Binlle. "I am to get Borne money down on the deal today. Why don't you want to Bell'.'" "See here, George, call the deal off," Bald Larwood earnestly. Then when he detected a grin on Dim mlck's face he shut up like a clam and walked away. When Mr. aud Mrs. Larwood reached Hood Hlver at fi:0.j Monday evenlng they got off the train separ ately, and Fred met Home of those watching for hint, talked and joked with them and threw them off their guard, aud then slipped away and joined his wife and they walked to their home to avoid being seen. Liut a watcher at the house telephoned to the city, aud JiiHt as the newly married pair were congratulating themselves that they hail succeeded the door burst oen and about a dozen couples trooped In. Mrs. Lar wood hid In the bedroom, the party declares, but was brought forth to accept congratulations. Something of romance surrounds the wedding. Mrs. Larwood was MAY THE NEW YEAR GRANT YOU An Overflowing Measure of Happiness and Prosperity QOW that the Old Year is drawing to a close, it is proper that we should turn our thoughts to the future-THE NEW YEAR. But before turning OUR thoughts to the New Year and its problems, we cannot help remembering and expressing our gratitude and appreciation for the many favors the Old Year has brought to us through YOUR SUBSTANTIAL PATRONAGE. Following out the old-time custom of making NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS, we want to reiter ate our of t times expressed statements: that it is our purpose to serve you in every way, to the very best of our ability, by Honestly Made, Honestly and Fairly Priced Merchandise for your choosing. Again thanking you, and wishing you all the good the New Year has in store, we are Sincerely yours, BRAGG MERCANTILE COMPANY Mls4 Clara Iiryan of Agency. Iowa, and In her girlhood days she was the bosom friend of a young lady to whom Mr. Lurwood.as u youngster, paid much atteutlou, and the three were schoolmates. Neither Miss Bryan nor Mr. Lar wood married, and when chance put them Into communication, u few years ago, they began a correspond ence that has leen kept up ever since. Not lonir aiio Mr. Larwood learned that Miss Iiryan had come west as far as I'ocatello, Ida., to nurse a brother who was ill there, and who died later. About two weeks ago he went to I'ocatello, and although the two hal not met for many years, they renewed acquaintance anil laid the ulans to get married without allow ing their friends to learn of It. For several years previous to her marriage Mrs. Larwood had been living at Sarasota, Fla. Notes of State-Wide Interest Western governors were given a banquet by the Progressive Business Men's Club of Portland at the Com mercial Club on the night of Decem ber 25. Thousands of Christmas trees have lieen sent south from various points In this state to California. The little fir trees that are so common here are much appreciated by the people of the Bear state. Dates for Portland's next annual Kose Festival have leen fixed for the week of June 10-1."). I'lans for the event have lieen taken up and the management will prepare a fiesta on a bigger scale than ever liefore. Next year's festival will be ' udvertlsed very widely. Native black marble In large quan tities has been discovered in Wal lowa county. This promises to be a valuable asset of that section of the state. Present supplies of black marble come fr.jiu Belgium and Alaska, aud the new find will uu doubtedly supplant the product of these two places, since freight Is such a big Item In the handling of this heavy stone, A gigantic water system to supply Willamette Valley cities from Clear Lake. In the Cascade mountains, has lieen outlined to the State Board of Health. If the scheme Is adopted, the water will be brought from the lake, almost at the summit of the Cascades, and distributed to the al ley towns from Springfield to Salem. V pom mlttee will Investigate the proposition. Portland will lie called upon to en tertain tJO.lXK) visitors at the time of the F.Ik's Convention next July, it Is estimated. Advices received from several hundred lodges Indl-ate that the railroads will lie required to provide parking space for fully l.iHK) Pullman sleepers during that week. More than UK) special trains are al ready Itelng arranged to bring del egates and visitors. It pays to advertise. BRIEF GLEANINGS OF THE PAST WEEK As though In honor of Christmas day, a lieautlful rainbow was visible Just north of the city almost the en tire day on Monday. . The new railroad from Vale west ward, an extension of the Oregon Short Line, will Boon be an accom plished fact, is all arrangements have been made to start construc tion. Oregon retail hardware and Imple ment dealers will meet In Portland January SJ-il for the annual conven tion. Trade problems will be ills cussed und ideas exchanged for mu tual benefit. Portland's new 1,UOO,0K) hostelry, the Multnomah hotel, will be for mally opened to the public tomor row, this being the authoritative announcement of Publicity Director Monroe Goldstein of the hotel. The Oregonlan says: In honor of Miss Dorothy Newhall, whose mar riage to Kdwlu Kandolph Pooley took place Monday, Miss Keuina Klosterinan entertained last week with an Orpheuni party, followed by tea at the Hotel Portland. Mrs. Jack White Brown, who was formerly a society belle In Portland, will visit friends here this week, says the Oregonlan. Her portrait appeared ou the society page Sun day. Sluce her marriage and re moval to Taeoma she has been a prominent figure In the society of that city. With the objtct of assisting farm ers along Its lines, the O.-W. K. & N. Co. has appointed an experienced ag riculturist, creating a new depart ment. C. L. Smith, a practical fanner, has been named for the posi tion. He will spend much of his time among the fanners served by the railroad system, getting Into close touch with their needs and helping them solve their problems. 1? Rent Moneys you never see again. Installment money paid on the right kind of A Home of Your Own is money put back into your own pocket. Improvements on Pine Street have greatly increased the value of lots in fliddle ton's Sub-Division, but they have not risen in price. Cement Sidewalks on Pine Street, City Wat er and Sewer. Expense of connection small. Abstract of Title Free with each lot bought for cash. Just 24 lots left. Prices $25o.oo to $300.00. Easy .Terms. If you want beautiful view select lots on Top of Hill, near steps. The Original Hood River Town side Company is closing out its lots at very low fig ures and with easy terms. Lots run in pairs, 50 ft. E. and W. by 200 ft. N. and S. New Sewer Line. Prices $450.00 to $500.00 a pair. Two Doors North of Postoffice Reed & Henderson, S. EI. BARTMESS Funeral Director and Practical Embalmer ESTABLISHED 18 YEARS MOOD RIVER, OREGON rf ti GO TO J. H. HEILBRONNER & CO. Real Estate Bulletin s We Repair Motor Cycles Bicycles Lawn Mowers Sewing Machines Type Writers Cash Registers Moving Picture Machines Small Motors (",&"') All kinds of Locks All kinds of Fire Arms Saw Filing &c. BERGMAN & BRITTAIN Gun and Locksmith GENERAL REPAIR WORKS Stewftrt Hardware Co. Building Phono 1 1 $5,000 -Thirty-two acres in Wil low Flat Section, close to rail road, church and store, on the main road, red shot soil. Two pieces of this description are on the market at the present time. Terms $3,000 down. $1,750 Five acres 4 miles out; house and barn, part in trees, balance cleared on the main road on West Side. Mortgage $000. Want cash for equity. $2,000 New bungalow and barn, lot 100x100 on corner, near High School. This price for quick sale. ...Insurance.., 6. Y. EDWARDS & GO. Office Hotel Oregon BUItf. Phone No. 2XK ffieunt Heecl Raifreacl Tim. Table No. 1C. Effective April 17th. I7.:C1 A. M. A.M. South Noktm- P.M. 8.00 Hood River 3.10 8.05 Powerdale 3.05 j 8.15 Switchback 2.55 j 8.35 VanHorn 2.30 I 8.40 Mohrs 2.25 8.55 Odell 2.15 I D.10 Summit 205 i .20 Rloucher 2.00 i t.40 Winans 1.50 It. 45 Ar. Dee Lv. 1.45 10.15 Lv. Dee Ar. 1.25 10.25 Troutcreek 1.20 10. 10 Wood worth 1.05 , 10.50 Ar. Parkdale L v. 1.00 Suno's. north hound train will run two hours late above chcdul, .raving Parkdale 3 p. m. A. WILSON. Agtnt. Fish Is Attractive r r Continuous Stave STAVi: IMPU Wire Wound WOOD KELLY IJROS, Agents 4th St. tU-t. Onk and State Phone 227-M Hood River, Ore Authentic and vluat4e infofmar about braming, hatchiof, fading and homing poultry ia emttainej in lh UtHI dihon of l .illT t Pmiltrf Boos tual printed. Send far copy, tree. TV OW H 1 iff? Ca k Vanta For Feai Estate 'Bargains ' M in ymn an A n 11 n ty M Heilbronner Building Hood River, Oregon H gj LEADS ON THE HEIGHTS g? Bakery, Coilcciloncry, Fruit, lec Cream, Soft Drinks, Etc. AUTO DELIVERY OF LARGE ORDERS Como in, try our Piano, and feet at homo 0 j JOHNSON BROS. & HALE j j GENERAL MERCHANDISE j I Groceries, Furnishings, Shoes, Hardware, Etc. 1 l Agents for Bane Wagons, Racine Hacks, Buggies and Farm Implements Phone 20J2-M Pine Grove Grange Building VanHorn Station .1 F. B. SNYDER B B POWELL Hood River Plumbing company Sanitary Plumbing and Heating. Tinning and Sheet Metal Work. Repairing Promptly Attended. ESTIMATES FURNISHED CASCADE AVENUE PURDY & CHAPMAN Complete Lines of General Merchandise Feed and Grain Prompt and courteous treatment ODELL, OREGON J GARAGE-Wo havo the ajroncy for BRUSH and CAUTEIICAK Automobiles. Lot us give M only when fresh. stale fish is abominable. Our rule is to han dle none but the freshest whether from river, ake or ofiin. In all seasons we nride ourselves upon the freshness and llavor of our Fish, and we carry only that which is in season. Our supplies reach us daily, so the freshness can be guaranteed. The prices are as pleasing as the fish itself. CENTRAL MEAT MARKET P. C. Yoi'Nd, Prop. you a rule. M p You are going to have your Auto owr- hauled this winter let us iigure on yo-ir M work. Vulcanizing Done-0'1- Auu Accessi ri lubes. Casings and Batteries. Visit our h Garaire for repairs and supplies. J. F. VOLSTORFF 12lt" C Street. Hoed Kiwr lb ights Telephone 'JSK