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M O S IE R , W A S C O C O U N T Y , O R E G O N , F R I D A Y , N O V E M B E R I W h e r e a s . there is a hill intro­ duced into Congress known as the Lafean Bill, regulating the size of boxes and grading of ap­ ples hy which our present system of packing will he demoralized and the contents of the box will be increased, and a standard for grade is to be adopted which is far below our present system o f I grading, causing much loss to the growers; therefore be it R e s o l v e d , that we ask our . representatives and senators in Congress to oppose the passage1 of said bill, and that we send a delegate to the meeting called at Spokane, to he held November 1,6th, 1909. for the purpose of considering a protest to Congress against the passage of the Lafean bill; and, further, be it R e s o l v e d , that if said bill be favorably considered by the fruit growers in Eastern states and _ , eluded deals amounting to $30,- ^«ogress, so as to become a law Dv that * an 090 or more and were made by n amendment be added, whose intention it is to Permitting the Western states parties improve the properties to use the boxes now known as further they bought and make o f them' Standard ^ uam and anu ‘ ‘Special” and either fine summer homes or com- i m aking same I acific also, mercial orchards, or both. in ; that the grades be marked as to , fact, it is understood thatanum -!qua lty’ “ Fancy” and “ Choice,” ! either of which shall exceed U. her o f these investors intend | S. Standard grade as is now set highly developing their property forth in the Lafean bill; and, and building modern country res­ that as to size o f apples in the idences, where they will sojourn box. during the summer months. In­ (Attest) A. T. B ateham , cidentally this means that Mosier Secretary. will eventually become a summer resort for many people in the Connect With DesChutes Road. The Oregonian says that John cities. But the main point is that long-headed business men are R. Allen, of Medford, president, recognizing this as an ideal loca­ of the Pacific & Eastern Railroad, 1 was in Portland yesterday in tion for apple orchards. As has search o f additional workmen to been said, we have here all the be employed in building that road ! conditions of soil and climate for f r o m Medford toward Crater! the raising of the finest varieties Lake. Between 300 and 400 men of apples which bring the highest are already employed on the ex­ prices in the markets of the world. tension of this line, which may connect with either the Oregon While there are localities in this Trunk or the Deáchuttes Railroad, ! section that are just as good as being constructed into Central to soil, climate and general con­ Oregon from the Columbia River ditions, the great advantage of by the Hill and Harriman inter­ this particular locality over all ests, respectively. Mr. Allen announced that it is j the others, and the one which ap­ the intention o f the owners of the peals to the investor and home- Pacific & Eastern to complete its seeker, is the remarkable cheap­ projected construction into Cen- ness o f the land here, as com­ itral Oregon in two years. He pared to prices in other districts. also said it was immaterial with i his company as to whether the \ These prices range from $25 to desired connections were made $500 an acre less than is charged with the Hill or the Harriman f; for land in other sections that is road, but he intimated it would ! identical in every respect, accord- 6e the purpose of the Medford j ing to location and improvements. 10^ to connect, if possible, with ! «ru .u . i a -.- t whichever railroad was first con-,i When the natural conditions e f , strUcted into Centred Oregon from 'j this section have been properly! the Columbia River, exploited the thousands o f acres ♦ — of fine land that are now covered “ L O O S E C H A N G E ." with timber will be snapped up Have you been depositing your by the wise «mes until the entire "loose change” for the past five, country will present the appear­ ten or fifteen years? Or have! ance of the thickly settled coun­ you been spending it—just be­ tries of the older states, and Mo­ cause it happened to be loose— and letting the other fellow de- sier will come into her own. ! posit it? APPLE GROWERS PROTEST. Most of the money spent in the Mosier, Ore., Nov. 6. 1909. way suggested does the spender At a meeting o f the Mosier little or no permanent good, in Horticultural Society today the fact the average man does n ot, following resolutions were unani- remember for more than a day mously passed: or so what it was spent for. W h e r e a s , the fruit growers o f , “ Loose change” systematical- the Northwest have by diligent jly laid by rapidly grows into! practice and careful study adopts something that will be perman- ed boxe» oí »citable dimensions ent an¿ lasting, for appicci and such box contains . The small checking and sav- more than the Winchester bushel, jn^s accounts are as welcome as ir e Cfnn.inwi___ _ large ones to the M osier V alley U. S. Standard measure, and j B ank , and we w:,| look after this W hereas , these boxes a re small deposit with the same care widely known to the growers of we bestow upon the large one. apples in the Northwest, and to 0 ne requires as mueh work as the trade the world over, and is °V>eri but we want thi» in­ stitution to he of service to the satisfactory both for packing and i greatest possible number of peo- •hipping purposes, and, 1 pie. , MOSIER TO THE FORE While Mosier District is stili in its infancy and the outside world knows comparatively little about the wonderful advantages it has to offer in the way o f natural ad­ vantages such as soil, climate, healthfulness and magnificent scenery, and above all, the fact that we raise the finest apples that can be grown anywhere in the United States, still the out­ side world is learning o f these things, which is proven by the many investments in land which have been made here in the past two months by homeseekers and investors from all sections of the country. These investments have been made by shrewd business men who, after looking the coun­ try over, decided on Mosier as the best place to put their money. The recent transfers ofproper- in- ty made in this distinct have ... L A R A WA Y New Line o f Furniture Received INCLUDING CHIFFONIERS. CHAIRS ETC. ALSO An Attractive Lirfe' of Heating Stoves W. E. C hown MOSIER, - O regon G le n e n ll vl it le rc h ; an d ise 1 T he PINES HOTEL L an ds Mosier The Arthur & Burt Drug Co., p H o s ie r o f Mosier. Oregon, F o r b u s in e s s . Carrying a full line of Drugs. Patent Medicine. Station­ ery, Sundries, Toilet Articles, Ice Cream, Candy and Cigars. Prescriptions a Specialty. HOOD RIVER . OREGON JO H N W E L L B E R G ' Prop. Good Accommodations „ MOSIER, OREGON Builders and General Hardware. Country Produce Mosier - Oregon Alex. Stewart Notary Public and Fire Insurance Mosier Im plem ent Oregon C om p a n y O Goods, Sewing Machines. Crockery, Tin and Graniteware, Contractors in Stone, Brick anil Con- crate Work Oregon DAVID ROBINSON, M. D. P h y s ic ia n and regon Paints, Oils, Doors, Sash and Glass. \ W e pay prom pt attention to out-of-town orders. Franz Hardware, HOOD S urgeon MOSIER R iv e r Ranges, Alcohol. Gasoline and Coal Oil Stoves, Sporting JOHN G. ZOLLS & SONS Hood River (Branch) OREGON Hood River Studio W. D. ROGERS. Proprietor M osiet Barber Shop MISS M. L. METCALF. A u U .n l Photographs and Phonograps Hood River Subscriptions taken for All Kinds of Periodicals. LUMBERING CO. R IV E R , OREGON Razors put in first-class condition. B r id a l V e il , Rates $1.00 per day and up Fresh and Cured Meats V aughan regon Harness and Saddlery G Tents, Wagon Covers, Etc . Hand-made Harness a Specialty DENNY & HARVEY DEALERS IN Gilbert- O ■■MWMBKSHæüXïBMMnæaHBBa'd CAY YOWELL. Mgr. MOSIER m a r k e t GIVE US A CALL. ood RROS. F ru it He can make your watch keep time now open JICHOÍ REAL ESTATE Hood River's Reliable Jeweler for Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry is I.«-iral iilv m irrm c n ti will in all rases be charged to the party orti« rim? them , a t l**gal rate*. an 4 paui fi.r before allhiavits are fu m i hed. N O . 36 12. 1SC9 i G eo . C h a m b e r l a i n See H DRESSERS, per aioolh H r u f * iíJ. j ü l ( * n è i Ono Minar«*.................... I t G. KIBUEE. Proprietor Oregon Local Agent for the Oregonian. ____ .____ J. E. COLE. FIRST NATIONAL BANK C. H. JENKINS, D. M. D. D HOOD RIVER, OREGON e n t is t OFFICE OVEK HUTIJCK HAN KINO COMPANY PHONES: Officr a K a i d n n 2x II HOOD RIVER - Capital and Surplus................................$120,000 Resources over........................................ 450,000 Interest paid in Savings Department and on Time Certificates of Deposit Call or write for further information, OREGON 1 S. E. BARTMESS Undertaker and Embalmer HOOD RIVER - OREGON HOOD RIVER, : E. C. BROCK, Res. Manager B l a c k s m it h OREGON L aw “ FINE LAUNDRY WORK’ Hom e Phone 6 2 K STORE Take advantage o f the Fine Line of Brand New yer Rough dry clothes 7c. per pound. M. E. WELCH R e g is t e r V DRUG Shoeing and General Repair Work. Satisfaction guaranteed OREGON MOSIER - - OREGON HOOD RIVER J . K. COLE. M oglie« A g e n t PLATH’S ' Horse Done with neatness ami dispatch woeneoooeowwoeowwdl Hood River Laundry Company Have You Noticed the W est Window at W. A. HUSBANDS A. J. Derby Furniture and Carpets, Etc. e t e r in a r y S urgeon Í Office at Fashion Stables H o o d R iv e r - 1 ARNOLD & R UPP i DENTISTS H R , O . i ood O regon iv e r regon Leather Purses and B ill Books PRICES RIGHT Notice for Publication. All Our W ork Guaranteed Not coal land The Drug Store On the Com er, H ood Riuer, Oregon D epartment o r the I nterior , U. S. Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon October 1st, 1909. Notice is hereby given that William A. Marsh o f The Dalles, Oregon, who, on June 11th, 1906, made Homestead Entry (Serial No. 03936). No. 15206, forSEl- NF. 1-4, N E I-4SE 1-4 Sec. 16, Township 2 North, Range 12 E W .M ., has filed notice o f intention to make final com­ mutation Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the Regis­ ter and Receiver o f the United States Land Office, at The Dalles, Oregon, on the 9th day o f November, 1909. Claimant names as witnesses: Charles Renoe and George Renoe, of ! State* Land Office at The Dalles, Ore- The Dalles, Oregon, ami Elmer Root \ I Through the efforts of W V e r a l th* ,:Uh *mjr December, >nd j ohn Miler, Qf Mosier, Oregon. ,.«»» u/Jvut. influential citizens of Mosier and 1909. C. W . MOORE, Claimant nattic* as witnessed! Register. Portland, Wm. McMurray has James Camp, Earl Bailey, A. M. Roup, (First Pub.OctS, Last Puh. Nov. 6, ’09) S. promiied to have trnifi No. 7, Wm. Cd6k, ail o f Mosier, Oregon. westbound, stop at Mnsier every C. W . MOORE. ------------------- Sunday evening. This is for the Register, community. Death of James Miltr, NOTICE FOR PUBUCATION. James Miler passed away on Department o f the Interior. Wednesday morning at hia home United State« I .am I Office,The Dalle«, a few miles east of town, at the Oregon, November 8th, 1909. Notice 1« hereby given that Oti» D. age of 84 years. Services were Hogg, o f Mosier, Oregon, who, on Sep­ conducted at the Baptist church tember 3d, 190H, made Homestead, No. for Lot 4, N W 1-4, S W 1-4, Sec. 2. In Mosier yesterday, by the Rev, 0913, and N 1-2.8E1-4, 8ef. 3, Twp. 2 N ., R. 1 Mr. C la r k , o f White Salmon and ' 11 E*