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THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1913 I I New Goods NAPA" t ti CAN'T BUST 'EM Head q u a r ters Here FOR A Chair Like This Free to You IWorkingmen's b . y - ' i r .;i.V mm L'Nio'MAcr Overalls I Clothing and Shoes Union Made Garments All Leather Footwear Reliable, well-known lines which we have carefully I tried out before placing in ! our stock. -JIW AflT l.i, R.v ; . ' c - t..i iv -i. - - - f-S i I'i-lSf Ratines Silk Crepes Neckwear Spring Shoes McKibbin Hats Easter Wraps New Furnishings I SHOES, 'f- j ! Priced fe f S2.90 (I j S7.50 Ogg I RIGHT SEE OUR WINDOWS FRANK A. CRAM LOCALSPERSONALS Hood River Spray Mfg. Co., Phone 5622. 9tfc Buy your coal of Taft Transfer Com pany. Ttfc For Rent Three furnished light housekeeping rooms. Phone 2653. tf L. F. Parker of Pee, who has been spending the winter In San Diepc, re turned the first of the week. Wanted Position by experienc ed stenographer good penman. Ad dress Box 133, Hood River, Ore. lOtfc Miss Buckenmeyer has resumed her dancing clases here, giving both pub lic and private lessons each Wednes day. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Moller left Friday for New York .called there by the serious illness of Mr. Moller's father. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Burgess and family of Dee left Thursday for As toria, where they will make an indefi nite stay. Mrs. C. P. Schmidt of Fossil, who has been caring for her mother, Mrs. George Perkins, during the latters illness, returned to her home Thurs day. Miss Ila F. Smith, who recently bought Miss Lamb's millinery store, has secured the services of an ex pert trimmer from Portland, who will be in charge of this branch of the work. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flagler and daughter Miriam, who purchased the McConnell ranch weBt of town on the Belmont road last Fall, have ar rived from their former home near Spokane. A. I. Mason says he recently se cured the names and qualifications of a large number of married couples in Portland who are anxious to secure places on ranches here. Mr. Mason will be pleased to give the benefit of this information to any one seek ing help. I'pper Valley people who were in town last week to attend the rate hearing Included A. B. Coulter, C. Clark and wife, I. T. Beal and wife, J. M. and George M. Wishart, W. II. Edick, Ray Babson, L. H. Rose, Miss Mary Allen, Rev and Mrs. Van Nuys, C. E. Craven, J. L. Pieronnet and Geo. Monroe and wife. Jl J. Knapp and daughter, Miss Fern, returned Thursday from a three months visit in the East. Most of the time was spent in Cleveland and De troit. Mr. Knapp says the winter was unusually mild. There was not over three inches of snow at any time and the mercury did not fall under five below zero. Lime and Spray Kelly Bros., phone 227-M. Public stenographic work done. Room 2, Hall Bldg. Phone 3291. 6tfc J. W. Weaver wss here from Port land over the week end. Eugene Euwer of the Upper Valley spent the week end in the city. Dr.J.F. Worcester of Portland spent Sunday inspecting his ranch here Woman wants house cleaning and washing. Phone 3644. Mrs. Shaw. J. M. Acheson of Portland was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Ross at the Hotel Oregon a couple of days last week W. P. Vining and family have gone to Mosier where Mr. Vining will have charge of the East Hood River Fruit Company's holdings. Dr. Calvin S. White, state health of ficer, was here Saturday inspecting sanitary conditions at the Pacific Com pany's camp on the river. C. L. Wheeler, who is now engaged in the real estate business in Portland, was here the last of the week showing the valley to H. G. Moody, a prospect ive buyer. Chief Engineer D. F. McGee of the Pacific Power & Light Company spent part of last week, inspecting the power plant now under construc tion here. A. Welch and wife were here last week and have disposed of the C. H. Henney place, which they purchased some time ago, to Mrs. Pauline F. Hammond. Mr. and Mrs. C D. Hinrichs return ed Friday from their trip south. They went south through California as far as the Mexican border, making many side trips and spending only a short time in each place. Karl Onthank of this city has been formally elected by the student body of the University of Oregon as editor of the "Emerald," the college paper. He has occupied this position very capably since the beginning of the college year. Rev. J. II. Swift was called to his former home in Illinois last week on account of the serious Unless of his mother. Rev. Mr. Connor arrived from Spokane Friday to take Mr. Swift's place during his absence. Mrs. Swi.'t is visiting friends in Spokane. Mrs. J. P. Lucas, Mrs. J. F. Watt and E.L.Smith attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Millar Wilson of The Dalles Thursday. Mrs. Wilson was one of the best known women of that city and the funeral was largely attended. She was the mother of former District At torney Fred W. Wilson. For Sale or Rent A piano. 2193. I; insure with Reerj & Henderson, Inc. Fire, Accident, Life, Automobile, Plate 01a55, Burglary, Employer's Liability, including FARMERS and ORCHARDISTS. Also Judicial, Official and Indemnify Bonds t Resident Agent for: U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. Northern Assurance Co.. of London Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd., of London! tt T.-f. t n r f r . iianover nre insurance Kjv. oi iew iorK Pelican Assurance Co. of New York I Heal Estate Loans In-destmentjt Phone 6tfc A son was born last week to Mr and Mrs. George A. Vreeland. A daughter was born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. J. VV. Crites. Coal or Wood delivered on short no tice. Taft Transfer Company. 7tfc Can deliver coal or wood promptly. Taft Transfer Company. 7tfc E. E. Boggess of Portland, formerly of this city, came up the first of the week to spend a few days. Alex B. Brooke, who has been spend ing the winter at Tacoma, has return ed to spend the summer on his ranch at Summit. Frank Hutson of the Upper Valley had one hand lacerated last week. While playing with a dog the animal stripped the flesh from a portion of his hand. Everyone is Invited to attend our Spring Millinery opening, Friday and Saturday, March 7 and 8. Gibson Sisters. Fred Blagdon is. moving his house on Sherman Avenue to the southern end or the lot and will build a new residence on the old site. Levi Clark was baptized by Biship Paddock at St. Mark's church Sun Jay Mr. l lark s wire, when living, was one of the most devoted members of '.hat congregation. Arthus Slarrett, who has been em ployed as watchmaker by W. F. Lara way for the past couple of years, has resigned and expects to leave in a few days for Los Angeles, where hit moth er and sister are spending the winder. True-to-Name Nursery has opened an office in town on corner opposite from Oregon Hotel and samples of trees can be seen in tree Vard adjoin ing office. Mr. Galligan will be at the office Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur days. Thomas A. Branagan has been at Galena, III., where his father, Arctiur Branagan, died on February 15. Mr. Branagan, Sr., came to America from Ireland in 1850 and was one of the pioners of Illinois, clearing an 1 devel oping a large section ( land near Ga lena. F. J. Patterson, who has been at tending the O. A. C. short course and who afterwards spent some time in Portland, returned Saturday. Mrs. Patterson and the children, who are spending the winter In Honolulu, are expected home some time next month. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Remington will entertain this (Wednesday) evening the men of St. Mark's church and all other who may desire to meet Bishop Paddock. The latter may give a short talk on the Bowery of New York, where he was engaged in church work for several years. U. Oda, proprietor of the Columbia laundry, suffered injuries which near ly proved fatal Saturday when a large quantity of boiling water was upHet, scalding his body from waist to neck and literally cooking portions of the skin Prompt medical attendance was secured and he Is now recovering. The California Jubilee Quartet (col ored) will sing at the Asbury M. K. church Saturday evening, March 15. Plantation melodies, jubilee songs, sa cred numbers, popular airs and classi cal selections will be rendered. This is the greatest Jubilee Quartet ever In the West. Look for further announc ments. C. K. Hayward and son Joseph have purchased a general merchandise store at Lafayette.a Willamette Valley town. Joe has resigned his position with the Bragg Mercantile Company end Is In charge of the new store. Mr. and Mrs. Hayward, Sr., went to Lafayette Mon day, but will return here to remain un til school finishes for the year. Hood River Spray Mfg. Co., Phone 5622. 9tfc Paul M. Blowers has taken a posi tion at Heppner. Dr. Bulgin will preach at the Pine Grove church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Mrs. W. L. Upson and daughter Irene of Silverton are spending lew aays wun menus nere. i Mrs. Newton Clarke returned yester day from Portland, where she has been visiting relatives since Christmas. William H. Metcali' and Miss Irma C. Regnell, two popular young people of the valley, are to be married this even ing. Mrs. W. W. Rod well spent several days in the city last week, her little son having submitted to a minor op eration. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dixon, who own a place In the Uper Valley, came from Denver last week to make their home on the ranch. Mrs. Stephen Keir and family left Monday night for Viroqua, Wis., where they will remain permanently. The death of Mrs. Keir's sister-in-law ne cessitated her return. Mrs. Thomas Coon of Prineville, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. C. D. Nickelsen for the past week, left Tuesday afternoon for Corvallia to spend a week visiting friends. The 8th and 9th Commandments will be Mr. Hargreaves' sermon subject at the Immanuel church vesper service next Sunday. The 4:30 vesper service will be continued until after Easter, "Bill" Hayward, physical director at the U. of O. will give an Illustrated talk at the High School building next Monday evening, March 10, at 7:45 o'clock on "Athletic and Physical De- velopment." Mrs. "Nick" Williams of Portland wife of the baseball man, came from Portland yesterday to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. B. E. Wright, while her husband is at the training camp at Visalia, Cal. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Franz entertain ed at cards very pleasantly Tuesday afternoon and evening and Wednesday evening. Those who won prizes were Mrs. F. E. Newby, Mrs. J. A. Derby, Mrs R. R. Iiartlett, W. L. Clarke and Carl Vaughan. F. Clark, who until recently has been foreman on the E. R. Pooley ranch at Pine Grove, left Monday with his fam ily for a month's vacation at Whie Salmon and Willamette Valley points, Mr. Clark has not yet decided where he will locate. He has been a highly respected resident of this valley for a number of years and his departure will be sincerely regretted. A number of local Knights Templar were In Portland Sunday to attend the funeral of V. A. CMand. They In eluded the following: G. R. Castner, J. K Carson, C. K. Marshall, W. F. Laraway, R. E. La raw ay. Dr. H. D. W. Pineo, W. L. Clarke, C. 11. Stranahan, E. O. Blanchar, Truman Butler and R W Pratt. Hundreds paid tribute to Mr. Cleland's memory and the funeral was one of the most Imposing ever witnessed In Portland. ROMANCE ENDS IN WEDDING HELD HERE A romance of long standing ended happily here Saturday when Robert C. Wright, a Portland attorney, and Miss a Delia Smith of Chicago were united In marriage by Rev. E. A. Harris In the presence of Miss Frazier and Mrs. C. H. Galligan The wedding was kept a profound secret from their friends and when Miss Smith came from the East she was met here by the pros pective groom. Mr. Wright met his bride years ago in a railroad office where both were employed and the wedding was the result of the court ship that was started at that time, when Mr. Wright was Btill a law stu dent. After the ceremony they went to Portland to make their home. BAND DIRECTOR LOCATES HERE (Journal) H. COLEMAN MEETS DEATH BY DROWNING Harry Coleman, who formerly con ducted a restaurant here, was drowned Monday at Stella, Wash., a logging town, CO miles north of Portland, ac cording to messages received here yes terday. Coleman was running a donk ey engine, lie left the hotel at noon and started to cross the mill pond on the dam, A short time afterwt.r6l his hat was seen floating on the wafer and when the pond was dragged Ms body was discovered. GOVERNOR VETOES LOCALJALARY BILL Governor West has vetoed the bill introduced into the Legislature by Rep resentative Stranahan and raising the salaries of the local county officials. This bill was introduced by Mr. Strana han early in the session. When Gover nor West introduced his general sal ary bill, putting all salaries through out the state on a uniform basis, Mr. Stranahan withdrew the bill.- The Sen ate failed to pass the Governor's bill at the last moment and the local bill was again Introduced, being the last measure to be passed by the House. The Senate also took favorable action, but the Governor consistently used the veto on all local salary measures. The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Wlckham, 421 12th street, Friday af ternoon at 2:30 o'clock. WANT MORE FRUIT WHEN CANAL OPENS The Hood River Cornet Band has secured the services of Thomas Hill as leader. Mr. Hill Is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, Kneller Hall, England, where he graduated in 1882. He occupied a position in the English army for eight years; served as musician in the 22nd, 3rd and 17th infantry U. S. A.," and went as band master to the Philippines with the 45th U. S. V. Mr. Hill had charge of the Minneapolis Tribune Band and other bands for a number of years. The Hood River Band will be made up of 20 musicians who are all experienced players. Mr. Hill has opened a tailor shop here. The committee which was appoint ed to investigate the matter of an elec tric line from the downtown section to the Heights has a comprehensive report to make at a meeting of all per sons Interested to be held at the home of Dr. Scobee next Monday evening. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFIED Three FOR RENT Phone 2682. rooms and bath. lOtfc FOR SALE Delivery wagon in llrst class condition. Very cheap If taken at once. Telephone 5794. 10-1 lc FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT Mrs. J. W. Rigby. Phone 1672. 10 lie FOR SALE A few stands of bees. Good for orchards. A. A. Bonney, Tygh Valley, Oregon. 10 11c Real Estate Bulletin New Exchanges This Week If you are interested see us about this at once. Two beautiful lots in Piedmont addition to Portland. New, modern, 8-room, 2-story house, cost $1,000.00, lo- ctticu uii tne corner ioi a prooa nome district, convenient to street cars, schools and public play grounds; lots similar to the inside one are selling from $1200 to $1500-Price $7,850 Mtf. $3242, four years at 7 per cent Will trade for good lit tle home place at about equal value. $30,000 apartment house in Spokane, located in good dis trict 9 blocks from Postoffice on main car line building is new, built of concrete, contains 12 large 5-room apartments; always rented Will trade for good Hood River property of nearly equal value. Two good houses located in heart of Irvington value $10,500 These two houses are owned by different parties who wiil trade for valley ranch which can be divided. This is fine property. When you think of Insurance, think of ROBERTS & SIMMS aucctasons to G. Y. EDWARDS 4. CO. HOTEL OREGON BUILDING The London Daily Telegraph pub lished on February 1 a lengthy article on the prospects for an Increased sale of. California, Washington and Oregon fruit in England consequent on the opening of the Panama canal. A few extracts therefrom follow: The American means to cajole the British public into eating much more American iruit, and his method Is the very popular one of providing it at lower rates than hitherto. It is the Panama canal that Is to confer this boon on the fruit lovers of the British Isles, and, Incidentally, to make the American harvest golden for all con cerned. Briefly, there is a scheme to bring large consignments of fruit from the Pacific Coast direct to England, via the Panama Canal. There are many knot ty problems to be considered. Fruit from that part of the country Is by no means unknown In this country. Cali fornia sends regular supplies, the prin cipal Items being apples, seedless or anges, pears and plums. Oregon pro vides apples and pears, and Wenatchee in the state of Washington, Is already famed for Its magnificent apples. Brit ish Columbia likewise produces and ex ports apples of first-rate quality and handsome appearance. The present facilities for transport, although admirable. Involve much la bor and expense. There is first the 300-mile Journey across the American continent, and then a 3000-mlle sea voyage. The actual mileage is not a matter of much moment; it Is the cost and trouble of the transcontinental route that shippers are anxious to avoid. 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