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THE HOOD RIVER Highest Grade Job Tr fating Advertisers Get "Results VOLUME 8, NUMBER 48 HOOD RIVER, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1912 .SUBSCRIPTION, $1.50 A YEAR Hew Laurelo Hood River at Portland Local Fruit Takes Hany Products Show Newtown and Spitzenburg Vari eties Take First Honors Local Growers Capture New laurels for the Hood River ap ple were won at the Northwest Land Products Show In Portland last week No other section succeeded In carry ing away bo large a proportion of the prizes as Hood River. Most important among the apple displays was the 25 box class. In this Hood River took both first and second prizes In each of the Spitzenberg and Yellow Newtown divisious, the lead' lng commercial varieties in this val ley. In the Sptzenberg class Sears & .Porter won first and John Hakel sec ond. In the Yellow Newtown division Harrison T. Gleason took first honors and Frank Feuwlck second. There were eight entries in the Spitzenberg class, five of them being from Hood River. In the four-box contest Hood River also succeeded In carrying off many prizes, while in the one-box displays Hood River took prizes In 13 out of the 28 classes. It was somewhat of a disappoint ment that Hood River failed to take a prize in the artistic apple display. Those present from here declare that the reproduction of the valley attract ed a great deal of attention and that it was highly praised by all who attend ed. The first prize in this class, how- ever, went to the Goldendale Fruit & Produce Association and second to Sealy-Dresser Company of Portland. George I. Sargent of Montague Farm, this place, won third prize. Mr. Sar gent's display was an original and at tractive one. He reproduced in min iature a knoll on bis farm, showing ferns, berries, etc. In the foreground was arranged a cave effect in which his apple exhibit was. placed, illumi nated by electric lights. The fourth prize In this class went to H. P. Ashby of Doise, Idaho. - - Local Packer Win Hood River apple packers scored a complete success at the show, taking both prizes for the best packed 25-box lot of apples. Walter N. Webber, packer for Lawrence and Smith, took first prize, which was a gold watch presented by the Northwest Fruit Ex change. He thereby gained the title "Champion Packer of the Northwest." Howard E. Kramer, packer for Harri son F. Gleason, secured second prize, which was a silver watch from the Northwaet Fruit Exchange. The word was passed around here Friday that Hood River was achiev ing distinction at the show and Chas. N. Clarke, president of the Commer cial Club, rallied a large number of enthusiasts who went to Portland and made it "Hood River night." In the four-box class Hood River growers took prizes in eight of the 1C classes. Awards were made as fol lows: Apples, Four-Box Class Arkansas Black First prize, John nreckenrldge, Boise, Idaho; second. Sears & Porter. Hood River. llaldwln First prize, Sears & Por ter, Hood River; second, Mrs. J. C. Porter, Hood River. Illack Twig First prize, C. L. Green, Wenatchee, Wash. Oano First prize, V. N. Yost, Poise, Idaho; second, Weatherford & Monnett, Imbler,, Ore. Grimes Golden First prize, ('has. niery, Wenatchee, Wash., second, Wil liam Olsen, Husum, Wash. White Winter Pearmaln First prize, Frank H. Arb, Lyle, Wash.; sec ond, W. N. Yost, llolse, Idaho. FIRM'S SALES HERE AMOUNTTO $130,000 That a single Portland real estate firm has negotiated sales of Hood Riv er realty in the paBt month aggregat ing 11.10,000, Is the statement made in a Portland paper a couple of days ago. The Item follows: C. F. Smith & Son, operators In farm and orchard acreage, report an active demand for Hood River land, their sales In that district amounting to nearly $130,0(10 during the past 30 days. The following is a list of the transactions closed by this firm: C. H. Hcnney to A. Welch, 10 acres, J15.G00; B. F. Thomas to C. F. Smith, 174 acres, $21,000; Joseph Ricord, to A. Welch, 8 13 acres, $13,600; Captain McCan to H. MeLaln, 30 acres, $60,. 000; W. E. Helnsler to A. J. Nelson, 21 acres, $20,000. These properties are nearly all lo cated In tht Del mon t district, one of the finest sections In the Hood River valley. Won for Prizes at Northwest Land In 25-Box CIass--Hany Prizes for Superior Fruit WineBap First prize, Tedford Bros, Wenatchee; second, W. N. Yost, Boise, Idaho. Winter Banana First prize, C. C Carpenter, Hood River; second, V. C, Brock, Hood River. Yellow Newtown First prize. John Hakel, Hood River; second, Lawrence & Smith. Hood River. Jonathan FirBt prize, John Breck enridge, Boise; second, M. Stewart, Sumnierland, B. C. Mcintosh First prize, M. Stewart, Sumnierland, B. C. Ortley First prize, H. O. Siever- kropp, Hood River; second, Lawrence & Smith, Hood River. Red Cheek Pippin First prize, Sears & Porter, Hood River; second, Julius Sandoz, The Dalles, Ore. Rome Beauty First prize. Weather- ford & Monnett, Imbler, Ore.; second prize, Mrs. Uoy C. Brock, Hood River. Spitzenberg First prize, Mrs. W W. Rod well. Hood River; second, H O. Sieverkropp, Hood River. Stayman First prize. C. L. Green Wenatchee; second. Balm Cove Orch ard, Dufur, Ore. One-Box Contest In the one-box class Hood River growers took prizes In the following classes: Baldwin First, Nelsonfi Alnslie, Hood River; second, Charles W. Reed, Hood River. Ben Davis First, D. Geckler. Boise; second, Lawrence & Smith, Hood Riv er. Black Twig First, Lawrence & Smith, Hood River; second Tedford Bros., Wenatchee. Gano First, M. Stewart, Summer- land, B. C; second, Lawrence & Smith Hood River. Hyde's King First, Iawrence & Smith, Hood River; second Sears & Porter, Hood River. King Tompkins First, Sears & Por ter, Hood River; second Mrs. J. C. Porter, Hood River. MclntOBh Red First, Sears & Por ter, Hood River; second M. Stewart Summerland, B. C. Ortley hirst, Lawrence Smith Hood River; second Mrs. W. W. Rod well, Hood River. Red Cheek Pippin First, Julius Sandoz, The Dalles; second, Nelson & Ainslie, Hood River. Spitzenberg First, M. Stewart, Sumnierland, B. C. ; second, Charles W. Reed, Hood River. Wagener First, H. O. Sieverkropp, Hood River; second John Hakel, Hood River. Winter Banana First, Alex McKay, Sumnierland, B. C; second, C. C. Car penter, Hood River. Yellow Newtown First, W. N. Yost, Boise; second, John Hakel, Hood River. TWO ARE INJURED IN DOUBLE RUNAWAY Mrs. B. E. Wright and Mrs. C. H. Henney figured in an exciting double runaway on Sherman Avenue Friday afternoon in which both women sus tained injuries, Mrs. Henney's being so serious that she has been confined to the house. Mrs. Henney and Mrs. Wright stop ped their horses alongside each other. In doing so their wheels locked and when they started to go ahead Mrs. Wright's horse took fright and wheel ed abruptly around. The wagon was upset, Mrs. Wright was thrown under the vehicle and was in danger of be ing dragged. J. M. Culbertson, who was nearby, extricated her from the rig before the horse had started to run and she escaped with only slight In juries. The horse then circled around and In an effort to get out of its way Mrs. Henney, who was driv ing the Hurt nirBS horse started to wards' Ninth street. Then the Wright horse raced in the same direction and, colliding with Mrs. Henney's, threw her to the ground with great force. She sustained a sprained ankle, a sprained wrUt and a number of other painful Injuries. Her horse then start ed to run, but was stopped In Ninth street. Mrs. Wright's horse dashed down Sherman avenue, then crossed through Truman Butler's place, Jumped off the terrace Into State street and was fin ally stopped. The rig was completely demolished. About the same time as the double runaway a horse driven by Robert Newhall ran away on Oak street and created some excitement. The Btreet was crowded with vehicles, but the steed steered a clear course and no damage was done. GAME PRESERVES ESTABLISHED HERE County Clerk Hanson has received from State Fish and Game Commis sioner Finley a number of contracts made between the state and local ranchers setting aside nearly 200 acres In the valley as game preserves. These preserves are established for a period of three years and the state will co-operate with the ranchers In stocking them with game and also with fish, where streams or ponds ex ist. Those who have established pre serves include the following: Evan A Evans, 75 acres; Leslie Butler, 35 acres; Howard W. Peeler, 38 acres; Davidson Fruit Company, 80 acres, and Frank E. Deem, three acres. In town attention Is being called to the fact that the squirrels, whlcn are to be seen about in many places, are in danger of being exterminated by thoughtless youngsters who wantonly kill the little animals and the plea is made that they be protected In every awy possible. Hymen Kept Busy; Three Weddings Shoemaker-Edwards Kent Shoemaker of this city and MiBs Effiegene Edwards of White Sal mon were married at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon at his home in this city. Only immediate relatives were present. Rev. H. A. MacDonald of the Unitarian church performed the ceremony, following which Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker left for Portland to spend a few days. They will make their home here, Mr. Shoemaker be ing employed as deputy county clerk. The bride is a young woman of many attractions and will be welcomed to Hood River by Mr. Shoemaker's num erous friends, who will extend best wishes for many years of prosperity and happiness. Caughey-Crosby A pretty wedding, quietly celebrat ed, took place Sunday when Harry S. Caughey and Miss Gertrude Crosby were united in matrimony at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Crosby, at Odell. The house was attractively decorated for the occasion with evergreens, Oregon grape and chrysanthemums. The bride and groom were attended by Miss Gladys Crosby, sinter of the bride, and Ralph Caugh ey, brother of the groom. Rev. Troy Shelley performed the ceremony. On ly the immediate families and friends were present After the wedding the couple were showered with best wishes and then left for Portland. From that place they will go to Bux ton, Oregon, to spend part of their honeymoon visiting relatives, after which they will return to Portland to make their home. Many beautiful presents were re ceived by Mr. and Mrs. Caughey, at testing the high regard in which they are held by a large circle of friends, whose best w ishes will a ccompany them on their life together. Evans-Zeek In the presence of a largo number of relatives and friends, Richard Fran cis Evans and Miss Evelyn Jean Zeek were united in marriage Tuesday ev ening at the home of the bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Zeek. Rev. J. A. Bennett of the Valley Christian church, performed the ceremony. The NCWS oflADShofS lurlIJr rHfrvfeii: aij Cj7 Rsi t, K, - -- mil ri,t"-"-ixn'-- ts GUN Mulb CVL t.j, lMJTr-3, r ' ci Pieces, ana rcrugecs poti'"el into Constantinople. Lara Anderson, United States Of the Week to Japan. leaders on Koscnthn attempted to fix the killing upon Jack Hose and Harry Vallon, two of the wltnesres. 8ot:o Jose Canaiejn. by an anarchist Ktxretnry of War Stlmson. Mrs. Stimson and Mlsa Helen Taft sailed for the Panama canal u a trip tale and Captain Peudleton of I 'i in v ton led tbelr teams In tbe acnua grldlion battle. LOCAL TRANSFERS OFJREAL ESTATE A. E. Nolan to Marie Faller, five acres at Oak Grove. Joseph W. West to R. A. ColliiiB, lots 14 and 15, first addition to River side Park. Arthur A. Schell to Louis Schell, 20 acres south of Parkdale. Roy Slocum to William David Trot ter, 40 acres in Duke's Valley. Oregon Lumber Company to Joseph W. West, tract near Dee. R. T. Spauldlng to Frank R. Spauld lng, Jr., tract in Upper Valley. Eno.h Brayford to Philomath Col lege, one acre in Barrett district. C. H. Henney to A. Welch, lots 11 and 12, Belmont. Charles Davis to O. M DeWitt, 27 acres at Odell. Guy W. Edwards to Sadao Kubato, lot six, block four, Rlverview Park. A. E. Nolan to Marie Fuller, five acres at Oak Grove. . Joseph W. West to B. A. Collins, lots 14 and 15, First Addition to River side Park, a subdivision west of Dee. Are Celebrated house was tastefully decorated for the occasion, the prevailing colors being yellow and white. The bride looked very charming in a gown of white messaline. She was at tended by Miss Vernice Kobbins. The groom had as his best man Bert Zeek brother of the bride." Little Dorothy Doan was flower girl and Louise Kreig acted as ring bearer. Mrs. Stewart played the wedding march. There were about 50 guests present at the ceremony, following which deli cious refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Evans then left on the east bound train to spend their honey moon. They will be at borne after De cember 1 in Hood River. The many beautiful wedding presents which they received gave proof of the high es teem In which both are held and their many friends will hope that happiness and long life may be theirs. The guests included.yr. and Mrs. Knutson, Marsh, Moreland, Mcintosh, Cays, Sweaney, Nesbit, R. D. Smith. Bennett, White, Kreig, Doane, Rogers, Gibbons and Stewart; Roy Wood worth, Kate and Allie Forry, Merle Doane, Hal and Marion Nesbit and Letha White. UNION SERVICES TOMORROW MORNING The union religious Thanksgiving service will be held tomorrow morn ing at 10:30 o'clock at the Christian church with Rev. J. H. Swift as host. The order of service is as follows: Organ Voluntary; Invocation, Rev. W. B. Young; Thanksgiving Proclam ation; Hymn; Scripture, Rev. E. A. Harris; notices and collection; hymn; sermon, Rev. J. R. Hargreaves; Prayer; hymn, Bern-diction, Rev. E. T. Simpson; Postlude. Not the least important part of the service is the Thanksgiving offering, taken to help share our blessings of plenty with those loss fortunate. Our citizens are asked to remember espec ially this opportunity for practical Christianity. Farmers can be thankful the roads are dry again. waa rorrd to aue fof n armistice with Ortie McManlgnl, testifying In the djnnmlto conspiracy trial In IndiuniwHiils, the Pacific const were behind the McfNsmnrn brothers. The fo.ir nu n on trial In AMBY S. BLOWERS IS CALLEOBY DEATH Am by S. Blowers, one of the found ers of Hood River and for many years one of its leading citizens, died sud denly at his home In Portland Satur day. Mr. Blowers had been In apparently good health and retired Friday even ing as usual. Death came very unex pectedly about four o'clock in the morning from heart failure. The remains were brought here and funeral services were held at Bart mess Chapel Monday afternoon. Rev. J. L. Hershner officiated. Local Ma sons acted as pallbearers, while com rades from the G. A. R. post served as honorary pallbearers. There was a profusion of beautiful floral tributes and a large number of friends gather ed to pay last tribute to a man whose life has been Identified closely with the foundation and growth of the com munity. Interment was made in the Butler bank. He conducted this store for a number of years, being associat ed with his son for a portion of the time and later engaging in partnership with George B. Crowell. He after wards sold out to Mr. Crowell and, with his son Lawrence, built the first brick business building In what has since become Hood River county. This building is now occupied by Kinnaird & Larwood. He also owned and occu pied as his home the residence on Oak street now owned by P. S. Davidson. Was Progressive Citizen During his life here Mr. Blowers was one of Hood River's most progres sive citizens and his name will be linked forever with the early history of the city and county. With E. L. Smith, the late S. J. LaFrance and Joseph A. Wilson, he owned the orig inal townsite of Hood River. In com pany with Mr. Smith he was also among the first owners of the city water system. He took an active part in the projects which led to the rapid family plot in the Masonic cemetery. Mr. Blowers was born December 31, 1815, in New York. While a child he moved with his parents to Minnesota, where much of his early life was spent In Filmore and Ottertail counties. Was a Gallant Soldier Mr. Blowers enlisted when only 17 years old and for three years served with distinction in the Civil War as a member of the Second Minnesota Volunteer Cavalry. With the excep tion of one he was the youngest mem ber of the regiment. After the war he returned to Minne sota. His marriage to Miss Ellen Da mon occurred April 18, 1866. She died five years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Blow ers lived in Minnesota until 1889. His ability as an able executive and astute business man asserted itself during his young manhood there and be serv ed as county commissioner and also for three terms as mayor of New York Mills, Minn. Upon coming to Oregon in 1889, Mr. Blowers settled at once In Hood River. With his son Lawrence he purchased E. L. Smith's store which at that time was located on the present Bite of the development of the valley and was as sociated with Frank Davenport, Chas. A. Bell, and L. E. Morse in the con struction of the first irrigation ditch in the valley. He served three years as mayor of Hood River, being ap pointed to fill out the term of T. R. Coon and afterwards being elected to the office. He was also elected coun ty commissioner and served the coun ty efficiently in that capacity. He was one of the organizers and directors of the First National Bank. Mr. Blow ers w as a member of Hood River lodge, No. 105, F. and A. M., and the Tletorlou: Balkan all'es. The main Four Tickets in Field for the City Election Time for Candidates to File Expires Today and Tick ets, Probably Complete, Show Nominations by by Republican and Democratic Parties, Citi zens" Ticket and Set of Taxpayers" Candidates. During the present week the ticket for the city election to be held next week has been completed unless it happens that one or more dark horses put in their appearance today, which is the last one in which candidates can file. However, so far as known, all candidates have filed their peti tions and the ballot as it now stands shows four tickets in the field the Republican, Democratic, Citizens' and Taxpayers'. R. W. Pratt, the regular nominee on the Republican and Democratic tick ets at the primary election, declined the nomination and by unanimous con sent Mayor E. O. Blanchar has been substituted on the two tickets. The Republican and Democratic tickets show the same candidates, who are as follows: Rep. and Dem. Nominees For mayor E. O. Blanchar. For councilmen James Stranahan, W. H. Taft and J. M. Schmeltzer. For City Recorder H. L. Howe. For treasurer L. A. Henderson. Citizens' Ticket The Citizens' ticket is the one plac ed in the field by the Home Protective Association and represents the citi zens who are working upon the pro hibition as a leading issue. This tick et is as follows: For mayor E. O. Blanchar. was a past master of the lodge. He was also a member of the G. A. R. post up to the time of his removal to Port land, when he transferred his member ship to the post there. He had been commander of the local post. In private life Mr. Blowers was known as a man with many sterling traits of character. He had a high sense of Justice and also believed in practical pnuantnropy which was practiced quietly and without ostenta tion. No hungry man ever asked for food at his house in vain and bis bus ness dealings were marked with strict Integrity and sense of Justice to his fellow men. He retired from act ive life about four years ago, since which time he has made his home in Portland. He is survived by a wife and eight children as follows: Lawrence N. Blowers of this city, Mrs. W. M. Yates of Dee, Mrs. Chas. T. Early and Mrs, J. R. Nickelsen, both of this place, Mrs. William Haynes, Samuel M Blowers, Mrs. Blanche Sheets and A S. Blowers, Jr., all of Portland. DECIDE THAT WOMEN NEEDN'T REGISTER City Attorney Derby's ruling that women must be sworn In at the elec tion next week has been modified to the extent that they will not have to be sworn in unless challenged. This decision was reached at a subsequent conference between the city recorder and Judge Derby and in light of the practice In other cities of the state. This will do away with the necessity of women being sworn In by six free holders and it is probable that few, if any, will be challenged. wing of the Turkish army was reported minister to Belclum. was transferred declared that several oronilneut labor New York for the murder of Herman premier of Spain, was assassinated of inspection. Captain Spalding X For councilmen W. S. Nichol, J. C. Johnson and E. L. Scobee. For city recorder H. L. Howe. For treasurer M. H. Nickelsen. Taxpayers' Ticket The taxpayers' ticket represents the candidates who have been endorsed by the Heights Club and with only two exceptions they are the same as those regularly nominated at the prim ary election. The ticket follows: For mayor E. O. Blanchar. For councilmen W. H. Taft, James Stranahan and W. J. Baker. For recorder George W. Dimmlck. For treasurer L. A. Henderson. All the above candidates have ac cepted the nominations and their names will appear on the ballots next Tuesday. BATEHAM IS AGAIN CHOSEN PRESIDENT A. P. Bateham of Mosler was re elected president of the State Horti cultural Society at the annual meet ing held in Portland last week. The election was unanimously made. One of the interesting addresses made at the meeting was by Charles A. Malboeuf, secretary of the North western Fruit Exchage. Mr. Malboeuf read a carefully prepared paper in which he handled the combined sub jects of "Grading and Packing." In it he did not spare the shiftless apple grower and dwelt on the importance of the Oregon producers, through co operation, making the most of an in creasing yield by holding and extend ing profitable market relations. Mr. Malboeuf reminded his auditors that the Oregon apple grower operated under a number of handicaps in mar keting his fruit, chief of which wms that of transportation. "The Oregon apple grower," he said, "is required to ship his fruit on an average 200 miles for a market The freight on a box amounts to from 60 cents to $1. This Is a direct charge against the consumer and if the de mand for the Oregon product is main tained the quality of the pack must not decrease. The Oregon grower is also the victim of keen competition. Other districts are able to produce ap ples cheaper. Besides, those districts, in most cases, are nearer a good mar ket Of the 275,000 cars of apples pro duced in the United States this year every carload grown in Oregon is obliged to compete in the market with 26 carloads from other districts. Therefore, above everything, our qual ity must be the very best." The need for a dependable rule of grading was discussed by Mr. Mal boeuf, who was not at all sparing in his criticism of the practice of many apple growers in undertaking to raise apples w ithout any regard to the adap tability of the state to certain varie ties. He declared that between 100 and 125 varieties of apples were being produced in this state that were worthless from a commercial consid eration, for the reason that they were not adapted to this section. On the other hand, hee said, these same var ieties could not compete in the mar ket with the same varieties that were successfully grown In other localities and for that reason represented time and labor lost to the horticulturist He earnestly appealed to the Ore- gonorchardist to specialize and raise only those varieties that could be suc cessfully and profitably grown here varieties for which the soil and cli matic conditions were particularly adapted and abandon further experl menting. A Christmas Suggestion Anyone wishing to gtve joy to chil dren could purchase one or more of the beautiful books for children to present to the library. In that way hundreds of the children In the county would be reached during the, yeur. t'onsu't our librarian. Underwood Union Chapel Association The next regulur monthly song ser vice of the association will be heM Sunday afternoon. December 1, at 3 o clock, hiu are conliaiiy invited to attend. "Life Is short." says Josh Billing, but It Is Jong ctiontcli to ruin winy man who want tew be riilnei) "