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tice. Taft Transfer Company. 7tfc
C. G. Roberts of Tanglewood was a
Portland visitor last week.
Mrs. J. C. Moreland of Salem came
last week to visit her son, J. I. More
land Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Greenlee of
of Boyd, Oregon, came recently to
visit Mr and Mrs. Purdy at Odell.
A Nibley of Portland, who is inter
ested in the Oregon Lumber Com
pany was a visitor in the valley
from Portland over the week end.
Mrs. Brent, who has a homestead
near Dee, returned last week from
California, where she spent the win
ter.
Kent Shoemaker and M. F. Slavens
went to Prineville the first of the
week as delegates to the district con
vention of the Woodmen of tht
World.
Edward James and J. D. Abbott,
Portland printers, were visiting
friends in town Monday. They are
members of the James, Kerns & Ab
bott Company.
Kev. E A. Harris attended the
meeting of the Mid-Columbia Associa
tion of Congregational churches at
The Dalles yesterday, speaking in the
evening on "The Social Opportunities
of the Church.'
St Mark s .Men s Club was very
pleasantly entertained Wednesday ev
ening at the handsome home of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles N. Clarke. A talk
was given by Kev. E. A. McNamara.
the new pastor.
Mrs. Edgar W. Shockley came from
Eugene lal week to spend the sum
mer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. W. Simmons, in the 1'pper Valley.
Professor N. E. Fertag of Astoria
visited Mr and Mrs. J. E. Ferguson,
of Odell last week.
The Fruit Growers' Association has
opened offices hj the Davidson Block,
corner of Cascade Avenue and Third
Street. They wi'l occupy the suite
of offices downstairs on the North
west corner of the building, but ex
pect later to extend their offices. Mr.
Davidson will maintain a private of
fice on the second floor.
CAMAS PRAIRIE HAY LANDS
There is money in Hay and Cows and this is
the correct time to get into the business.
We have some good farms equipped with
buildings; the prices are right and the terms
will suit your pocketbook.
B. E. DUNCAN & CO
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4443.
Buy your coal of Taft Transfer Com
pany.
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Mrs. D. E. Rand is spending this
week in Portland.
Miss Viola Nickelsen, who lias been
spending several weeks in Portland,
has returned for the summer.
Mrs. Amy Gove was re-elected teach
er in the eighth grade, but has de
clined on account of going to Idaho.
Charles Hayward and family have
moved to LaFayatte, Ore., where they
recently bought a general merchan
dise store.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
A. P. Sprague, who has been quite
111 at the hospital, is now making a
nice recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Hoag, accom
panied by Mr. Mears, were up from
Portland over the week end inspect
ing their property.
Messrs. Sinex and Fisher, the plumb
ers, have dissolvel partnership, Mr.
Fisher severing his connection with
the firm, which will be continued by
Mr. Sinex.
I wish the public to know that I
have reopened my office in the Bros
ius'Bldg., and will resume my prac
tice in Hood River. Dr. F. C. Bros
ius, Phone 1881. 18tfc
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
United Brethern Church spent a very
pleasant afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Charles Jones on Columbia
street last Friday, at which time they
added several new members to their
society.
D. Tomlinson, expert meter inspec
tor, is working for the Hood River
Gas & Electric Company and will in
spect all meters in both city and
county. A report of the inspection is
to be made to the State Railroad Com
mission. Mr. and Mrs Charles. Hall and Miss
Jennie Hall entertained at cards
Thursday evening. High scores were
made by Miss Frances Bragg and
Claude Thompson. At 11 o'clock the
young people adjourned to Heilhron
ner Hall, where dancing was enjoyed
for a couple of hours.
THErHOOD RIVER NEWS. WEDNESDAY. MAY 21. 1913
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For prompt delivery of coal call
Taft Transfer Company. Ttfc
Mrs. L. Winans was up from Port
land over the week end on business.
W. Jl Waldie came from Washouga.
Saturday to spend the week end with
Ins family.
Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Butterfleld came
from Portland Saturday for a stay on
?heir ranch here.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Dixon were
visitors in town from Parkdale the
ast of the week.
A marriage license was issued last
week to Marcy Edwiii McAllister and
..liss Myrle Doane.
Mrs. W. D. Bannes of Prineville is
liere this week visiting her sister,
.'.Irs. C. 1). Nickelsen.
S. A. Mitchell, a banker of Rock
Valley. Iowa, hag been the guest for
several days of M. M. Hill, an old
friend.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bertrand of
Hiue Grove are receiving congratula
tions upon the birth of a daughter
Thursday, May 15. ,
Mrs. R. G. Ames of Estacada visited
her sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles Jones,
last week. She was accompanied by
Mrs. W. Underwood, also of Estacada.
On Saturday night a Japanese la
borer, employed on the Mt. Hood
Railroad died suddenly at the Niguma
rooming house of acute heart trouble.
Attorney George R. Wilbur has mov
ed his offices from the rear to the
front of the Hall Building and now
occupies the suite formerly rented bj
Albert Sutton.
Miss Lucille Johnson, clerk of the
city water department, who ha8 not
been well for several weeks, went to
Portland Friday to spend a week and
hopes to be sufficiently recovered on
her return to resume her duties.
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 yard adjoin
ing office. Mr. Galligan will be at the
office Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur
days. NOTICE
If you want something to rid your
chickens of lice try Skookum's Lice
Powder. It has been demonstrated
and proved successful. For sale at
Rexall Drug Store. 19-22p
NOTICE
We have a client who desires to
Becure a loan of $2100.00 on first mort
gage on 40 acres of land about three
miles south of Hood River. Will pay
8 per cent Interest. Phone 3183.
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High School athletic day Saturday.
Can deliver coal or wood promptly.
Taft Transfer Company. Ttfc
P. R. Hauck and E. H. Shepard
were noted as guests at the Portland
Hotel in Portland last week.
Athletic field day by The Dalles,
Stevenson and Hood River High
School teams next Saturday. Don't
miss it.
A reception Is to be held this even
ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah
Bone for the visiting delegates to the
Episcopal convocation. Members of
the local church will also be present
at the reception.
Mrs. Alice Andrews Ham, a singer
of note at Spokane, arrived yesterday
to spend a few weeks with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Andrews at
Pine Grove. She will then go to
Spirit Lake to take part in the Chau
tauqua there as a soloist.
Lester Perkins was worsted Sun
day in an encounter with an im
provised coffee pot while on a pic
nic. A pail with a tight lid was
pressed into service. When well heat
ed Lester undertook to grapple with
the pot and serve the coffee. Simul
taneously the confined steam blew off
the lid, burning him quite severely
about the head.
Word has been received that Phil
Beebe, a popular young West Side
rancher, is much improved in health.
He is still at Boston, but is now able
to take an automobile trip, which it
is hoped will complete his recovery.
Harvey E. Jones, assistant cashier
at the Hood River Banking & Trust
Company, left Monday for a two
weeks' trip to Indianapolis.
Miss Mauds Carlisle, who has suc
cessfully taught piar.o in -Hood River
during the past two years, will leave
on May 28 for New York City, visit
ing enroute at Salt Lake, St. Louis,
Washington, I). C, and Philadelphia.
On June 17 Miss Carlisle will sail
for Europe with a party of friends,
and will spend the summer touring
in eight countries, returning to Hood
River about Sept 15 to resume her
musi teaching liere.
Mrs. John oils' fiftieth birthday,
which she passed Saturday, was the
motive for a s-rnade given here by
the Hood River band, of which her
two sons, George and William, are
members. The t.and boys assembled
around the house without any warn
ing to Mrs. Zolls ajid she was delight
ed as well as surprised at the atten
tion. The band was hospitably in
vited inside arid given a delicious
luncheon. All joned in congratulat
ing Mrs. Zoll.s upon passing another
milestone.
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A son was born Monday to Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Byrd of Hood River
Heights.
Remember the High School field
meet next Saturday. There will be
tennis, baseball and track events.
Grand Commander W. E. Grace of
the Knights Templar' is expected here
Saturday to inspect the local order.
R. D. Gould has completed his con
tract on the municipal water system
at Grand View, Wash., and nas re
turned here.
II. F. Hauck and wife of Madison,
Minn., came Thursday to visit their
son, P. R. Hauck, and resumed their
journey Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Myron S. Smith of
Underwood came over yesterday to at
tend the sessions of the Episcopal
convocation of Eastern Oregon.
Silas and Charles Soule were up
from Portland over Sunday. Silas
who recently underwent an operation
for his eyes, is only slightly improved.
The funeral of Dorothy Rush, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Rush of
Pine Grove, was held at the Catholic
church Monday afternoon at 2:30
p. m.
Mrs. Anna K. Baker returned Sun
day from Portland to spend the sum
mer on her ranch in the Upper Val
ley. Her son, George, had preceded
her several days before.
Rev. J. L. Hershner is attending the
annual meeting of the Mid-Columbia
Association of Congregational church
es being held at The Dalles. He gives
an address thlH morning on "The Sun
day School and the Rural Commun
ity."
An injunction suit was filed Mon
day by W. L. Clark, C. H. Stranahan
and A. Pearson against the Hood
River Spray Manufacturing Company,
I). A. Pattulo, C. W. Nottingham and
James R. Forden to restrain them
from appropriating $3500 insurance
money due on account of the plant
having been burned recently. The
defendants claim the money as due
them in return for expenditures made
in operating the business. The plain
tiffs stated that a contract had been
made whereby Mr. Pattulo and the
others would provide all of the oper
ating expenses.
NEW ADDITION-TO HOOD RIVER
E. W. Winans has just filed a plat
of Winan's East Addition to the (ity
of Hood River. The land platted lies
between Sherman Avenue and Eugene
street, on the bluff of Hood River.
This addition throws on the market a
few beautiful building lots which
nlope gently lo Hood River bluff and
toward State st. The soil is entirely
free from rock and of good quality
for garden. Prlce8 of the lots vary
from $2.ri0. to I4.V) with 10 per cent
down and $10 a month deferred pay
ments. Reed I lenderson, Inc., are
agents. 21-tfc
TWO POSTOFFICE VACANCIES
The U. S. Civil Swrvice Commission
announces that, a male clerk-carrlor
examination will be held at Hood Riv
er, Oregon, on June H, l!tl3, to fill
two vacancies in the Hood River post
office. Age limits are from 18 lo
45 years.
The postofflce department has ad
vised that after June 30, 1913, the
entrance salary In the postofflce ser
vice In the first and second class of
fices will he $800 per annum and
that employes In the $(',(10 grade will
be advanced to the $S(iO grade, July 1,
lit 13.
Applicants should apply at once to
the local secretary, Hoard of Civil
Service Examiners at the Hood Riv
er postofflce, or the secretary. Elev
enth Civil Service District, Seattle,
Wash., for application blank and full
information. ;
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Don't miss the day of athletic ev
ents to be given by the High School
Saturday, beginning at nine in the
morning. Teams from The Dalles
and Stevenson will compete with
Hood River.
Grace U. B. Church
Oak and Sixth streets Sunday
School at 10 a. m. Sermon at 11 a.
m. subject, "Popular Preaching." C.
E. at T p. in. "The Hood River Boy"
will be the pastor's theme at night.
M. E. Church Service
Sunday School at 10 a. m. Preach
ing services at 11 a. in. and 8 p.m.
Themes: morning, "Our Heroes and
Our llMitage;" evening, "A Cheap
Religion." Epworth League at 7 : 0 p.
m. Prayer meeting on Thursday ev
ening at 8:00 o'clock. All are cord
ially invited. W. B. Young, pastor.
CARD OF THANKS
In behalf of the family, I wish to ac
knowledge our appreciation of the
many acts of kindness during the
..icknesH and expressions of sympathy
at the death of our mother.
ERNST HINRICHS.
Busy days for ranchers.
insure with fee(j & Henderson, Inc.
Fire, Accident, Life, Automobile, Plate Glass,
Uurjrlary, l;mployer's Liability, including
KARMLR5 and ORCMARDISTS.
Also Judicial, Official and Indemnity Bonds
Resident Agent for: U. S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co.
Northern Assurance Co., of London
Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd., of London
Hanover Fire Insurance Co. of New York
Pelican Assurance Co. of New York
Heat Estate
Loans
Large Tract of Land
Being Developed by
Hood River Green Point
Orchard Company
Tracts can be purchased on very reasonable terms.
For information consult II. L. DEAN, local superin
tendent, 1313 Thirteenth St., Hood River, or apply
to general offices, 622 Plymouth Building, Minne
apolis, Minn.
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j Bids will be received by the clerk
;of school district No. Four until June
14, 11U3, for 25 cords of four-foot
slabwood and 111) cords of split four'
foot body wood. To be delivered at
the IWrrett schoolhouse. Also ten
ricks of sixteen-inch fir or pine wood
delivered in the shed at the East Bar
rett schoolhouse. The board reserves
the right to reject any and all bidB.
F. H. MILLER.
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WANTED BETTER BABIES
The "Better Baby" show to be held
at the State Fair next Fall is al
nady attracting much attention and
promises to be the biggest thing of
its kind ever attempted in the North
west. Splendid prizes ar offered for
the best youngsters shown.
Every Grange, Commercial Club and
school In the state is being urged to
hold local shows and send their best
babies to the State Fair to enter the
all-Oregon competition. There are
no entry fees, but special blanks must
be used for entries. These may be
secured without cost from O. M. Plum
mer. Superintendent Eugenics Depart
mi nt. North Portland, Oregon.
Investments
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If ymi have the misfortune J
to break your (Jlasses,
hrinir them to us. We can
duplicate your glasses here J
in Hood Iiiver anil save
you money. Try Us.
Arthur Clarke
Jtwrler and Optician t
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