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6 THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1912 SPARE ROOM GIVEN A ROUND SCORING From the fruit of UU own experienc es Dr. Calvin S. White, president of the State Board of Health, gave the spare room of the typical country farmhouse a scoring which the teach ers and others who attended the con ference Saturduy will not soon forget. In a half humorous but very empha tic manner the doctor described the pare room as a veritable den of hor rors. "You all have Been them," he re marked, "the windows are hermitl cally sealed and no fresh air has been permitted to enter this sanctum for many weeks, perhaps months, and for fear some daring individual might attempt to force an entrance a large spike la driven into each Bash. Per haps this may keep out the burglars, but the danger that lurks within Is many times more deadly than any In truder from without could possibly be, The old green and red wall paper Is made from arsenic and other deadly poisons which would make a labora tory sweet in comparison. "For my part," declared the doctor, "I had rather take my pillow beneath my arm and wander among the graves of a cemetery If needs be, seeking where I might lay my head upon a convenient mound rather than to pass a night In the typical spare room of the farm home." These remarks were only a small part of the very Interesting address which Dr. White made on the subject of the new view of rnral life. This subject he treated from the stand point particularly of preserving the health and happiness of residents in the rural sections with particul refer ence to the part which the school teacher can play in this work. He spoke of the necessity of plenty of fresh air, advising sleeping porches for the bedrooms and plenty of venti lation for schools atid homes. The need of plenty of good, whole some food was touched upon and some suggestions made as to how the dut ies of the farmer's wife may be light ened. Dr. White said that while a good many farmers spared no trouble nor expense to install all the most modern Improvements on the farm, they neglect to provide their wives with many of the simplest labor-saving devices. He advised that the rural schools be made social centers so far as possible and said he had no patience with a community which would spend thous ands of dollars for a church to be op ened only a couple of hours each week in order to permit a preacher to dis play his oratary, while a flue school building can be of so much greater service to a community. Preservation of the community's health was discussed, especially with reference to the heavy death rate from typhoid fever, a preventable di sease, and he strongly urged that all water supplies be kept as- free from contamination as possible. If this he referred particularly to shallow wells and to open Bprlugs. He advised the deep drive wells which tap the sup plies of water which are Impossible of contamination. Many other subjects of Interesting and Instructive nature were discuss ed by Dr. White. At the conclusion of his talk County Superintendent C. D. Thompson said that this was the first of a series of such meetings to be held during the winter and urged all present to bring their friends to the next meeting, definite announcement of which will be made later. BARRETT (deferred from last week) Mr. and Mrs. Hayes of Woodburn, Ore., spent Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs. Robbing. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and daughter of Cooks, Wash., are the guests of Mrs. Wilson's sister, Mrs. Win. Stauf- fer. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes of White Sal mon spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Cauller. Miss Swanson spent the Thanksgiv ing vacation visiting friends in Port land. Miss Edna Thornbury has returned from a vinlt in Portland. Mrs. O'Brien is in Portland receiv ing medical treatment. BISHOP PADDOCK WILLJEJONORED Friends and coworkers of Bishop Paddock, w ho Is In charge of the East ern Oregon diocese of the Episcopal Church, are preparing to observe the fifth anniversary of his consecration with a service to be held at St. Mark's Church on Wednesday, December 18. There will be appropriate services in the morning at 11 o'clock, at which it is expected that two or three bishops and several clergymen of the church will be present. In the evening a re ception will be held at the rectory. Although assigned to serve one of the largest and most undeveloped sec tions In the country, Bishop Paddock has made a mark for himself as one of the strongest and most zealous of bishops and it Is in recognition of his splendid service that the fifth anniv ersary of his consecration 1b to be observed. OBITUARY Mrs. Ann E. Daro News has been received of the death of Mrs. Anna E. Dano, who was a resld'-nt here for several years, at the home of her son, H. S. Dano, at Los Angeles. She was 74 years old Her obituary appears In the Pomona (Cal.) Daily Times as follows: The deceased was born in Vermont In 18.18 and while quite young emi grated with her parents to the Middle West, settling In Wisconsin, where she lived for many years. About two years ago Mrs. Dano moved with her hus band, Frank E. Dano, from Oregon to California, locating at Pomona, where the latter passed away last December. Besides many relatives and friends the deceased leaves one daughter, Mrs. Ella A. Brown of Edgerton, Wis., and six sons, Frank E. Dano, Ennis, Texas; H. S. Dano, Los Angeles, Cal. Burt L. Dano, Chelsea. Okla.; Florens E. Dano, The Dalles, Oregon; Oscar G. Dano, Los Angeles, Cal., and Eu gene A. Dano, Pepuot, Minn. The funeral will be held this after noon at 2 o'clock from Todd's Chapel, and will be conducted by Rev C. P. Wilson. Chaplain of Vicksburg Post, G. A. R. assisted by the ladles of the W. R. C, of which organization Mrs. Dano was a member. Burial will be in the fam ily lot in Pomona cemetery, Pomona. Pomona (Cal.) Daily Times. "I tell you," said the globe-trotter, "travel Is a great thing. If there Is anything In a man travel will bring it out." "Yes," said his pale, newly-landed friend,"especially ocean travel." DEE (deferred from last week) Mr. and Mrs. Jas. West returned Tuesday from Ogden, Utah. Mrs. Eva McFarlane returned home with her mother, Mrs. Wm. Yates, Tuepday, returning to Portland Wed nesday. A. I. Macrum was in The Dalles the first of the week on business, return ing Wednesday. Tuesday evening about seven thirty the hoisting winch In the lumber yard caught fire but was extinguished be ore any serious damage was done. The fire resulted from the electric motor. Cecelia Ford returned Tuesday after vibiting in Hood River for a few days. Dick Yates is visiting friends in Salem and Corvallis this week. Robert Emmett left Friday on a business trip to Ogden and will be gone about a week. "I'ncle" Billy Harbelt went to Port land Friday, returning home Sunday with Mrs. Harbelt, who has been in Portland or two or three weeks. Mrs. L. Taylor and Mrs. Mittson were in Hood River the last of the week. The play "Engaged" staged by the amateurs of Dee Sunday evening was a decided success. Mr. Raymond as Cheviot Hill, the leading character, was easily the star performer, but without exception his support was ex cellent. The entire cast showed that they had given their parts deep study and also that they had devoted con siderable time to rehearsals, but the nthusiastic manner in which the audience received their efforts must have repaid them for the time and ork spent. Mr. Burgess as Sym pheraon was entirely convincing. Miss Uson reached great heights as a "Broken Hearted Spinster," and Mar ion Bennett gave a good presentation of a modern girl. Miss Ford was a very pretty "maid" and Mrs. Bur gess, Miss .Mildred Emmett and Irma Yates took Scotch characters in a manner to defy all criticism. HOLIDAY GROCERIES We have a fresh supply of nuts, figs, dates, raisins, cranberries and mincemeat. Order your Groceries of us and enjoy a fine dinner on Christmas day. WS2d's Grocery J. M. W OOD, Proprietor Reduction In Edison Gold-Moulded Wax Records Regular price of 4 minute Record is 50c. We sell them at the following prices: 5 to 9 Records 45c each 10 to 19 Records. ..40c each 20 to 39 Records . . .35c each 40 or more Records 31c each Make your selections before they are all gone, as many of these will never be issued again, and you will want them. We sell all kinds of Musical In struments, besides the Victor, Edison and Columbia Machines and Records. These will make fine Christ mas presents, and will be enjoyed for years. Latest In Sheet Music 15c or 7 pieces for $1.00 Com trly and m.k. your purrhari', and you will b brtter aatifird WAGGENER'S MUSIC HOUSE Dr. M. A. Jones DENTIST F ormerly of Mood River, is now located at 243 l-i Washing ton St., Portlanp, Ore. M. S. DUNTAL COMPANY UNDERWOOD (deferred from last week) Ten fine, large teams arrived Sat urday night on the steamer, "Dalles City" from Eugene, for the Stone & Webster Company's work Herman Fredrick, of the firm of Ar riss & Fredrick, is now sole proprie tor of the barns, having bought out his partner, Mr. Arrlss. This week the Stone & Webster Company Is unloading some very heavy machinery. A donkey engine is at work on the road cutting out a new grade In order to make it possible for this new machinery to be hauled to the dam. A brisk wind came up about 5:45 Monday morning (Iec. 2) and soon be came a regular squall, ('apt. Treiber says that at 11:30 a. m. there was the worst wind on the Columbia Hlver since Christmas 1911. However, little damage resulted from the storm. While there was little Inconvenience suffered by the passengers on the fer ry, there was no team service during the entire day. Tlie fill along the trestle work over the White Salmon Kiver is now Hear ing completion. Mr. and Mrs. J. II. lleilbronner and Mr. and Mrs. Henderson of Hood Riv er were among the number of people who went out to see the dam on Sun day. A piano recital was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. I. Packard Saturday evening by Mrs. L. W. Cham bers of Portland, under the auspices of the I'nion Chapel Association. Mrs. Chambers was assisted by vocal num bers by Mrs. II. A. Ilussey and Mr. Packard. Although the attendance was small the recital was thoroughly enjoyed by those present, and the people of the vicinity hope to bo fav ored with another recital by Mrs. Chambers in the near future. -v.X; LEG aPPaRAT At "Reduced Trices Hot Point Irons reduced to $3.50. All Heating and oking Uten sils Discounted. Christmas Gifts that are both useful and hand some. During the period of Dec. 1st, 1912, 'till Dec. 25, 1912, we will give a 5 Discount to our own paid up customers on all Heating and Cooking Apparatus. See list below for... The Sije JCmas Suggestions 3 THE ELECTRIC IRON ..No Hood River Home can afford to be without one. ..Is yours? Consult the leading periodicals for late reduc tions Hot Point (new price) $3.50 General Electric $5.00 cm THE RADIANT TOASTER ..You find your iron indispensable 2 or 3 times a week.. Here is something to be used twice as often.. . Fresh, crisp toast made at the table while you eat Hot Point $4.00 General Electric $3.50 jfcp&y..v , .III I, if c-iT'ti n it si r! j " ' J e. g THE RADIANT GRILL . .Adapted to cooking almost anything almost .any way:.. Toast pancakes, eggs any style and grilled beefsteak are part of the list. Westinghouse (without grill) .. .$6.25 Hot Point $6.50 General Electric $8.50 COFFEE PERCOLATOR . .Your coffee made right at the table. An excellent present for the season. Hot Point $7.50, $11.00 General Electric $14.50, $19.00 THE HOT PLATE ..In combination with No. 3 or No. 5 the substitute for gas, or the danger ous oil stove... Why bother with a kitchen fire? Hot Point $5.00 $7.00 General Electric $4.25, $16.00 Hughes $8.50 . CHAFING DISH What more tasteful article could Santa Claus bring the lady than this. Hot Point $12.00, $18.00 General Electric $14.00, $22.25 Come early to our office and we will gladly show you any of these useful articles as well as the Copeman Sto)e. If the article wanted is not in stock, we will send for it. Your Xmas orders should be placed early HOOD RIVER GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY PHONE 55 'Tcme of SERVICE at LOWEST COST" Third and Cascade Ave. PIPE IS SHATTERED; MAN IS UNHARMED A wonderfully narrow escape from death was experienced by Walter Ilig gins, a labou r employed by K. Monk near White Salmon, the last of the week. He was Masting stumps when a box of caps lying on a box of blast ing powder ignited from a spark that came from a burning pile of logs. The powder exploded with lliggins only a short distance away. How ever, he had the presence of mind to leap behind a big stump and this no doubt saved his life. The bowl of the pipe which he was smoking at the time was Mown 50 feet away and. the stem, which remained between his teeth, was broken into fragments. His eyes were filled with the flying dirt, but otherwise he was unharmed. Please remember to post the dates of proposed public gatherings In the directory of entertainments at the public library. Christmas two weeks from today. Christian Science Services Christian Science services are held In the Commercial Club rooms Sun days at 11 a. m. The subject will be "Ancient and Modern Necromancy, Alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism De nounced." Sunday School at the same hour In Room 2, Davidson Iiuildiiig. Wednesday meetings In same room at 8 p. ni. Heading room open daily, 2 to 5 p. m. "tiood morning. Mrs. McCarty!" said Mrs. liyaii, as the friends met at the market. "How's ail the folks get tig along?" "They be all doing well," replied Mrs. McCarty. "except nie eld man. He's been enjoying poor health for some time, hut this morula' he com plained of feeling better." I I The Wise Christmas Shopper The one who always gets "just a little better" is the one who takes advantage of nice com plete stocks, fresh goods and plenty of time for their selection. Oar Jebvclry is suitable for the masses and we invite one and all to inspect our beautiful and complete stock of... Christmas Jetvelry Jclztclcr