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About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 9, 1903)
A POETICAL LETTER. In Which Everybody fiefs Mention. Hood River, Oregon, Dec. 23, 1902. Dear cousin jjiek: I can hardly real ize tiiut I am in the famous land of bis 1 I I 1 . v rru appiKB una sirawuernes. as 1 prom ised to write you at my earliest con venience, here goes: Arrived last even inn at 7:30 on train due at 2:05 cm Seems to be a standing joke, not my arrival but the irregularity of trains. Found what the natives call an Oregon .; K... L.. i : i iinob, uut luiiiK ,uvy imvu uusseu ii; re- minds me of an old-fashioned down- east drizz'.o. lam comfortably situated at the Mount Hood hotel, a few steps irom the depot and commanding a tine view of the grand old Columbia sweep ing silently by, bearing on its white- capped bosom tour boats daily, plying between Portland and The Dalles. Six passenger trains make stops during the 24 hours; three east end three west, and freights rumble by at all hours day and night. An aristocratic place I nave struck, old man, the marshal is a real Duke born and bred. The west may be "wild and wooly" but it has a strong hold on the wheel of progress. Even this village I am told has an electric light system, water system, telephone system, no system, side-walks, three well furnished church buildings, two libraries, good hall and opera house, splendid graded school, more orders, clubs and lodges than any place of equal size on the globe; three saloons, only one jail and but few know its location. The place is well protected against invasion, a company of militia having organized recently and for some time artillery has been established on the hill bacKui town, Ihe strongest indi cations of war is during the strawberry season, when hundreds of volunteers. whites and Indians, make a raid on the valley to pick the immense crop, aggro gating 80,000 crates last season. Not so much of a backwoods place as we have always imagined it. The very atmosphere and water seems charged with poetical themes, so it 1 lorget and occasionally weave in a rhyme, attribute it to the climate. I am very much pleased with my host and his family ; true courtesy envelopes their r demeanor. 1 he former is superintendent of schools in this county, has held the olliee many years and won the esteem of the community for his educational qualities and enter prise. Notice his composition and design on back of miner unon which I am writ ing; an illustrated, condensed descrip tion and merits of the valley, neatly ar ranged, attractive in appearance and ex plains his interest and progression. I went out this morning to view the town, had a deal of tramping up hill and down ; but more beautiful place I ne'er was in, my fickle heart it is cer tain to win. The people too seem congenial and kind and hospitable as anv you il find. the first place I noticed was a livery barn; crossed the street and entered the door, with horses and vehicles well equipped, one horse rigs, two horse, stage coaches use four ; at tones of a Bell the workmen respond, and a short order call is promptly filled. Une can spin o'er the valley at trilling cost, noth ing extra if some get ditched or spilled. Real estate dealer is next place, the agent has a pleasant face and kindly eye. Fire insurance, money to lend, homes at any cost you may spend, some low, some high. Has charge of town library, too, a good class of books old and new, I observed there. Council member also is he; by the way the elec tion changed I see, the whole affair. The mayor 'tis said is a wise Coon; resolutions will be passed soon, setting things aright; for the Alliance now holds sway. Hard they have worked to win the day, with tireless fight. No objection to members old save they owned too much water cold; Bounds pretty queer, when present members ' Rre firm cold water advocates and term, "a curse is beer," and held up their light to the world; well, out of office some were hurl'd who did the same. They May bring about, a reform, but I'm (lessling there will be storm and tongues to tame.' There is a neat little paint shop next to the corner on the opposite side of the street. Went over to look around and had to Hunt the proprietor. Found him in back room of shop painting a bill board. Does first-class work in neat and expeditious manner. Keeps in stock various styles of wall paper and paints; picture framing a specialty. ALuckey mortal next door hammers steel, and makes a good living at it I'm told. He handles shoes, nails fingers, mends tongues and irons like a profes sional bold. You'll think by this he's a Jack of all trades, but think ho is master of only one. He shoes a horse well and can shoo a hen; satisfactorily his work is done. I crossed the street to McDonald's store, but which will soon be McDonald's no more, for he's selling out goods at lowest cost ; they say a firm Bone he has recently, lost, aside from the rib that all men are short; (a yarn made up for sweet woman's retort.) Next door west of Mc's is Coe & Son, goods substantial and novelty lines, china and glass of pretty designs, pic tures and books to please every one; Fresh popcorn and peanut, dolls and toys, fruits and candy and gifts of your choice; pretty things to make girls' hearts rejoice' and to delight the mis chievous boys. Next is the bank where I had a check cashed ; say, chum, I never was much more abashed. A sweet, smiling young lady glanced at me and 1 blushed so leeply could scarcely see the pleasant cashier, who before me stood; s'pose I looked guilty of not being good, lor he said I would have to bring some one to prove my identity; well, 'twas fun. They receive deposits, thousands a year; guess they are wealthier than any heie, for thev keep three Butlers busy em ploy'd." Stannch is the firm, by panic nna'nnoyed; a Truman is junior to the heart's core, senior's equal scarcely find the world o'er; the fair secretary Car rie's a charm that to possess I would give a good farm. Next door to the bank is a boarding place, you get best of fare and an ample hare. but judging from signs 'tis a Fox-v place. On I wended my way where er fancy did strav, walked into a neat brick store. Though'thc village is old, first erected I'm told well stocked from wiling to floor with general merchandise. Hood ware at bed-rock price; men's furnish ing goods and shoes, stock warranted to please of coffee, spice and teas, and all else customers use. Proprietor sings Sum's, deal in pickles and jams; sells dry goods bv bolt or yard, in bags, boxes and kegs; keeps nails, sugar and eggs, and hits bv the pail standard lard. The po"1 omoe in n'ar' t,mt brings to hearts sorrow and cheer; the public deem its master dear, and al wsvs Will. Next place is a boarding house from whence Mercer's fled, but charity and accommodation still remain and the public is supplied with first-class meals at same prie as of yore, the only change being nominal. Went into one place and a Treat 1 found, in viewing new sights while walking around; lull stock of plumbing goods and tools complete, and a line o( ktoves that is hard to beat. To the opposite side of the street I crossed and entered the door of a fur niture house elite, a grand display, handsome and neat, which varied arti cles to repeat would take an hour or more. Looks just like a city display, furniture and hardware, granite and glass in fine array; onck, sand and lime, moulding and clay, at price you may choose to pay. Carpets for floor and stair. Think of a refrigerator; Dick, a real iceberg upright that springs to ac tion by a kick, for Stewarts just the thing; a trick the combination lock to pick; W ill ladies please at sight. Owner is richest man in state, keepB a Pearl in a glass case: hundred and twenty five pounds weight, well set, and polish ed up to date ; he values it at priceless rate ; oi naws it Dears no trace. Sauntered north one door from the furniture store and noticed an apothe cary ; saw show cases held choice arti cles labeled pictures and stationery. Drugs effective as if magician concocted them for one's condition, fluids, pow ders and pills for all manner of ills, real and imaginary. Articles for toilet, a single piece or set, fine perfumes and cosmetic Proprietor, I've heard, sings pleasing as a bird, and is by nature aesthetic. For ills is a wise criterion, has wisdom of a centurion ; cannot help a swelled brain, but relieves severe pain, wiui drugs or anaesthetic. In the same house is an oculist, quite competent to fit the old and young with spectacles, nor does he care a whit who knows tie gets some goods on tick, but buyers must remit. The mainspring of his enterprise is time he has to sell, and like clockwork runs his business; hours regulated well. He measures the size of fingers and rings them like a bell. The oldest business house here is a large two-etory building, erected upon a prominent corner. It is known far and near as an old-timer. For several years it was the only store in the valley, where now are many. The first proprietor sighed for Eden, so founded Beulah Land, seven miles distant,- and estab lished Smiths. The present merchant is noted for his business integrity and reputable dealing. He keeps on band a general stock of merchandise, compris ing dry goods, groceries, , hardware, crockery, glassware, granite, tin, mill feed and notions, ilia specialty is lira ham in bulk, an exhaustless supply and first-class quality; does not require sifting, will not bear kneading, and long baking would render it objectionable. As for eating, give it a trial at a well spread table. Stood on the corner about me gazing, what one sees at a glance is amazing. Sign ahead attracted my attention, not the fine lettering nor dimension, but that the patrons must call on Friday. A real estate office neat and tidv. though of Barnes it has appearance, from the Glacier I gained assurance, by num ber of sales the firm is thriving; like all the world 1 for the earth it is striving. In fire insurance also are dealing and notary public work are oft sealing. Stepped in next place to buy a maga zine, dealer is a pleasant young man to meet. Exhibits fine display of volumns dull and gay; has books up-to-date and albums neat, 'tis the place to get a bar gain all right; pictures and novelties arranged to sight, assortment oi scnooi supplies complete, calendars, up-to-date too. One thinic I notice here. Dick, everything is up-to-date, even the young people, iiu nuteueiuviuu iiuuiucia nic recognized. ihe musical hum oi a printing press fell upon my ear with unfailing stress; entered adjoining room from whence sound came, 1 he gentleman in charge kindly met me and .inquired if to my service he could be. Job printing his business, does well the same ; he show ed me a pile of pamphlets just out, a description ot the valley, about eighty thousand copies to give away. Enlarges his stock as the trade demands, seems to have no pi on hand; a very pleasant half hour was my stay. A thriving business is conducted here by the Hood River Commercial Co. Carry a small Btock of groceries, a fine assortment of meats and home rendered lard; vegetables and fruits in their sea son go at the lowest selling price. The book-keeper, a member of the firm, has a sweet, Bonney face; in fact the otherB remind me of pleasant Mayes in spring tinie, of birds and flowers, a cheerful place indeed. Wondered what I would run into next, a Bign bore the name of a Savage man, but Shaw, he is docile and tame as you and bright as his stock of tin cups and pans, whips, axes and gunn, ammuni tion and knives, barrel churns, ranges and heaters best made; fresh seed for lawns, meadows and garden, saws, iron in bars, granite fine grade. Noticed all these as I passed through the store, and of useful things he sells many more ; gets a sharp wedge in whenever he can and takes a maul to the spruce woods man. A temptation confronted me next place, for through the window I could see in glass case enticing things to eat; jumbles, buns and pies galore, cookies and cake frosted o'er, bread the shelves and counters bore, and fancy mixtures sweet. Had curiosity to see Henderson for I have been told of wonderful feats he has done, in breasting the cold Colum bia's restless waves from Hood river's hanks to where the ruehimt tide laves gray 'massive walls of Cascade Locks As champion swimmer his fame has spread afar, is also an efficient member of the bar, lias the best surveying imple ments on the coast, deals in real estate, searching for titles his boast; writes ab stracts, deals on small scale in stocks. Across the street a cobbler works; in saving soles he never shirks, about him no deception lurks. Riggs awl the same does first class work without de- lav, to the last he will pea away, and make both ends meet in the fray. Patch work his pride. A lawyer's sign my attention engaged, went in to form his aoiKJuntance, might change my single blissfulness, and it would be convenient to have an advisor in case I should wish to escape bondage of the matrimonial yoke. I recognized at a giant original qualifications that would solicit the confidence of one in distress. A man intellectual, well in formed on leading topics ol the day and alert to business. Enjoved a pleasant call. Next place is a lumber dealer, in town he's opened an office, where clerk attends to the bills. One calling can leave their order for any thine in the line of posts, wood, all grades of lumber, in cedar, red fir and pine. Williams' bakery made me hnngry, but more so did the butvher shop; dan gled in the air fat mutton, cuts of ten derloin and pork chops trimmed and lying on the counter. I tell yon, Dick, it looks tip top. rioor covereu who linoleum, two brand new chopping blocks in rear; two handsome young proprietors whose smiles enliven hearts when drear; their vegetables, eggs and butter brings to the empty stomached cheer. If I had stood another minute would have famished on the spot, but while looking in Jackson's window my condi tion soon forgot, Boots, leggings, brooms, boilers and such, insoien, granitew are, tubs, and much more of the same line, and w hat not, of milt feed he makes a specialty and supplies for logging camps. 1'n stairs is a physician's office, a student of drugs and cramps, a hand some man of intellect, one whom the townsmen well respect. His mein a eentleman stamp. He went to Man- V . . . . j:i i i in the in u k est oi me neni uiu no. return until victory was in light, a master eurgeon who cared for our boys in blue, or if gray, once, their uniform, he was just as true. Dick, did you ver catch me flirting? I will confess it in case you should. Passed a small shop, and Buch a beauty as I've seldom seen, in the window stood. She wore a hat well, now, I'm beaten a hat too sweet the dear girU would say. Didn't dare go in. Milli nery was on the sign, so turned away. Auction room next; guess it has the measles ; saw a red flag floating on the breezes: asked the auctioneer what they were selling. Said he:" A fine stock of goods if you please." Well, I was getting tired and hungry as a tramp; came to a dandy place which made me want to camp; a window fixed up just like a parlor warm; within looked so cozy, without was cold and storm ; opened the door and went in as as if to buy ; a man of pleasant counte nance fixed on me his eyes. Said he, "Good morning, sir; what will you have today? I've parlor suits and chamber suits to suit price you will pay; bedding and furniture to set up bouse in style; pictures, some bric-a-brac and cushions there's a pile; a fine line of everything, new designs and make.'.'. I nodded as if about entire stock to take. "Or probably vou-want," he continued with zeal, "materials house to build at a bar gain deal ; or possibly a coffin you will like to see." Cold chills I began to feel creeping over me. Tell you, Dick, I was scared : thought he might undertake to embalm me for an experiment. As I was teaviqg ine siore wnn a pate jaue i met an Earl on the steps. A man stood next door smiling, who i - . i . . 1 1 . - . 1 . T shook me (Hartley) by the hand, baid he. "I suppose vou are hunting land." All the while my steps , beguiling, into his store groceries and confectioneries showing; he carries goods of brands first class in barrels, cans boxes and glass ; an all right place and no blowing just one ming more, a musical vuiuo was ea vimr "Would vou like some can dy or gum?" Bought it had price been twice the sum, wnn that stune Deiore me playing o er blushing cbeek. Saw a big sign and on it was Paris; wondered if I had strayed into France. The wheels in my head seemed to be whirling, 1 felt as if walking in a trance. I stopped a bit to collect mv senses and aimlessly wandered through the door; everything found at up-to-date racket r .. .. iIl:...! iU-i. o. i saw exniuueu in uihi store. cHruuge to tell over five feet of Ashes I noticed between counters and wall. I inquired 11 iiiniu was in ci ujviuu, uui but? vidi didn't catch on at all ;told him I thought it 1 1 . i ...,. : ,,..; u,.f .in 1 i-l. I was getting hungry, could he direct me to a place near where I could sat isfy nane of cravings. He pointed side wise over left ear. Went out and looked in every direc tion, saw a three-story house at cross- section with the sign"01enwood, "which had attraction ;shall oft recall that meal with pleasure : nood service and viands of rich savor, and of quantity an ample measure ; which impressed contentment on my face. Strolled out with a tooth pick in my mouth, clad that 1 was living; a tinker on the corner I saw tin to some man giv ing. I went over to interview him; He says without swearing a blue streak he can putupa stove thought the state ment daring, but his expression betrays kind heart; his business plumbing; deals in stoves, plumber's goods, makes up tin, has no time tor bumming. Thought I had struck fairy land sure there two nice looking Booths fixed up superfine ; a smiling : gentleman met me at ttie door ana invited me to examine his line of goods for holiday sale. Two store rooms he has packed from ceiling to floor with most every thing pretty under the sun ; a pleasant time 1 spent in looking around; saw many things useful and some made for fun; his bargains should all avail. A doctor's and dentist's sign induced me to climb the stairs; entered a recep tion room, a pnysician oi suueiy air welcomed me with kindly smile ;surgeon for the O. R. & N., resident here for many years; exemplary amongst all men. Of all the souls on this broad earth a doctor has the illest lot; to en terpnse he gives new birth, and wages war against death's plot. With dentists, too, I sympathize; their crowning glory is to fill a space, and util ize gas in their drawing biz. Pleasant man of the profession in his office I met who makes favorable impression among a certain set. In front of a window I stood amazed, the longer I lingered the harder I gazed ; handkarchiefs beautiful, handkerchiefs plain, handkerchiefs embroidered lace, cobwebby rain young man at the door said : " W on't you come in?" I followed him with a nod and a grin. When such attraction outside is displayed its equiv alent inside is a raid ; a young lady Fowler was hunting ducks there said she found game w ithout going elsewhere; the largest uepanmeni store in town.uoous ranging from pins to silks for a gown, not any thing shoddy, goods are first-class; select for the few, quantity for the mass. Well, sir, mark it if next wasn't Hanna, but not Mark Hanna, marked with gold tags, this is Jim Hanna, the Spot Cash Grocer; he keeps all his profits in cans and bags; he has a Smith to make silver money, who in that line is an expert they say his goods are first-class, all neatly arranged, and from the street make a pleasing display. I was moving on apace when who should I meet face to face but Dr. Cams? A genius full of grit; went a while with him to sit in office over store. Does first-class work and his more than he can do. A doctor came in from across the hall, a spare built man, but with no time to spare. A recent arrival but has won a share of esteem and affection from all. Comes highly recommended from D. C. ; to patients is attentive as a nursa, quite regardless of extending his purse; lively and busy as a bumble bee. There is only one photograph gallery here: went in and had some stamps taken. Was surprised to find work so elegantly finished as the photographer showed me. You will be pleased to find my picture first-class; as he had a first-class subject it could not be other wise. Is prepared to do all manner of work, of which no one need complain unless they want a plain face trans formed to beauty. He cannot do this, as his pictures are exact counterpart of the original.. Next place of which I shall write is just about Wright, all right. A con fectionery stand ; keeps fresh stock of goods on hand, and agent for steam laundry white. Drug stores I have disliked you know; well, Dick, it is no longer so, I love them now. I changed my mind this afternoon you'll think me crazy as a loon my solemn vow I'm sane as you, and when I say I saw two pretty girls today in a drug store, you'll no longer wonder old boy, for you know my weak ness and joy. Girls I adore. These are centrals in telephone office. The phar macy is a fine one; all medicines under the sun are there; long shelves display ing ample share ; show cases too ; kodak pictures, kodak supplies, goods first class a customer bays, latest and new. Next place is a Frank man, Cram full of business he; always up-to-date; plan premium in china free. T would log a greenhorn's mind to try to name the things; dry goods of every kind the holiday season brings. i'ret y girls, too, he keeps; guess ther are not for sale; profit od Sheets he reaps, and Moore, he'll never fail. O linger while I tell perfections of his stock, and you will deem it, swell. Low prices, at bed-rock. Leader in ladies' cloaks and wraps, pre- ... . . ; i i vailing styles; sun wbisih, lurnigning 'goods of all kinds, patterns, umbrellas everything in an up-to-uaie ury gooua store. ATempleisestablished here, and mosl dazzling is the show ; cases aflash with diamonds and gold; within I noticed many go. I found it was a jeweler's shop, filled with his holiday ware clocks, watches, china, silver aud glass, engraved beautifully and rare. Went into a barber shop, there was a Matt by the chair, but no one could tread on it, yet ior service it was tnere. 'Tis a rustling . place ; hadn't time to wait my turn, so stepped out to go ray way. Neat place did I next discern. The People's Store, just east one door ; lead er in shoes and headgear, large size and small, have fits for all, and the prices . J TI-i J. .11 1 are not uear. nais uuu aim lair ior ladies wear, elaborately trimmed and plain ; styles up-to-date, hearts to elate, would make St Cecelia vain. One shape in shoes the ladies choose, has nexiuie soie, jvuupp tineu, a mouei tongue easily unstrung, near perfection as . you'll find. French kid, calfskin, leather thick and thin; monkey skin slippers some use ; dealer's repute none can dispute, an expert is he on shoes. Out of the door I went and found of fice of real estate; Culbertson & Co. sell lota and farms and deal in fire in surance. On the corner is a Whitehead, who makes cigars for sale; coins money, too, with License New, puffs up his work by male. Saw a barber pole down street, re membered that a shave I needed; a gentleman scrupulously neat, on mv face at once proceeded. Gentle as a mother s caresses he scraped my face and brushed my tresses. A dressmaker's shop is next place; did not dare go in acquaintance to win, So continued footsteps to trace across the street to a peanut stand; bought a package and found tnem good. A boarding house sign reminded me that dinner time it was getting to be ; a place where lodgings and meals are cheap. Board by the week and tran sients they keep. Davidson's mill I understand is about a mile from the village, built on the banks of the grand old Columbia, ihe corporation is called the Lost Lake Lumber Uo. i see where the fumber comes in but have not heard where the Lake is Lost. Guess Davidson owns everything here except what Mt. Hood is in possession of. A large fruit can nery a few steps from the depot is signed with the same name, but the men are not the same, ine proprietor is from Canton and can can in tin cans everything that man can eat that grows in this beautiful vale. A short distance up the street from the cannery stands Nickelsen's black smith shop, not under a chestnut, but under beautiful spreading oaks, where the ring of the anvil vies with the clang of the outgoing express. Oh, ves, there is a sash and door fac tory. The name is a jaw breaker Wau coma Mfg. Co. The principal board for hands is Graham bred. Ihey pine for more but the Cook does stakes to a turn for himself and his workmen toil on planer stuff. I understand there are several places of business on the hill, but I have de cided to forego the climb for a few days, till the Oregon mist rolls away and the western summer breezes come to cool my fevered brain. You will find this letter 6omewhat long, : but long you have known my name is Long, and as long as I am breathing a Long my friendship and love to you belong. Your long loving - Jack Lo.no. Council Proceedings. Council met iu regular session Janu ary 5, 1903. Present : Mayor Brosius, Councilmen Blowers, McDonald, Clarke and P. S. Davidson; Recorder Nickelsen and Marshal Dukes. Minutes of last two meetings were read and approved. . McDonald, chairman of committee on streets and public property, reported that permits had been granted for building sidewalks on Second aud State streets. The mayor's annual message was read, accepted and ordered printed for the information of the public. THE MAYOU'S MESSAGE. To the Honorable Common Council of the City of Hood Rivei, Oregon Gentlemen: A pleasant duty devolves upon me, that for the third time review ing the "condition financial and other wise" of the city of Hood River, and "recommending such measures for the peace, health, improvement and pros perity of the city as may be deemed ex pedient." My recommendations will naturally be brief, as my tenure of office practically closes with this meeting. I will therefore say no more than express the hope that future councils may find the foundations of "progress and pros perity" which you haveattemptedtolay broau enough and solid enough to sup port the superstructure of the future city, practically without change. Know ing this to be your only aim, I will only refer to it again in recapitulation. Upon assuming office in 1000, I found the city embarrassed by lack of funds for even the most necessary and econom ical administration, the resources for the preceding year having bei n but $08.25, while the city exp nses had been $127.40, and but for a balance brought forward from 1898, there would have been a deficit; as it was, there was a balance on hand of $03.16. Tak ing this for the basis of proba ble receipts and in view of the unwrit ten rule that there should be no tax levy nor indebtedness incurred, we were im mediately confronted with the probable necessity of providing for the expenses of the quarantine against contagious diseases, menacing the valley's straw- oerry harvest, should they secure a hold. After careful investigation of the menace and probable cure, we bought an ideal location containing a four-room cottage with ample outbuildings for $618, giving the city warrants running four years, and before the papers were completed transferring the title, small pox was found in the heart of the city. These cases, including the family ex posed to the disease, numbered six per sons, all Blightly affected while under qnarantine, and requiring expert nurs ing, i tie total cost ot the.) cases to the city after providing the hospital, was $lli0.40, necessitating the borrowing by the city of $424 cash with w hich to keep its creoil good for future emergencies. At this juncture a new source of revenue was offered the city and $1200 per year added to the resources, thereby allowing the payment of our loan as well as the original cost of the hospital. We then took up the various questions needing investigation before actual plans could be laid, among these being street grades and improvements, including sidewalks and crossings, sewerage plans, establish ing surveyor'snionuments.fireprotection, city jail, lisll, and several propositions for present and future prosperity, temporar ily poetponed.such as grading and gravel ing streets.city gravel pits, ex tending city street or county road to better steamer landing, boundary contentions between owners, encroaching on the city street or roads.etc., not to mention iaborious reading and individual and committee work on foundation of new charter, se cured by special act of the Oregon legis lature February 28, 1901. Were I to take these matters up en extensor they would well bear repetition, explaining the difficulties under which we labored for the improvement of the city, but as they would require practically a recap itulation of the city records, I desist and will append only an analysis of the ex penditures for the past three years, showing expenditures for temporary purposes, such as marshal's ' salary, prisoners' meals, etc., and expenditures tor permanent improvements ' such as street surveys and grades, hospital, etc. KXPKNSBS FOB TEMPORARY PDBPOBKS." Warrant No 116 Recorder's fees $3 00 117 Marshal's fees. 3 20 118 Printing ordinance....... , 2 76 119 " 2 75 126 Marshal's fees.. 23 00 128 Prisoner's meals 2 00 131 Special police 8 00 i; Marshal s fees.. o ou 133 Printing ordinance 7 95 134 Laborer's meals 1 00 135 Cancelled 130 Hospital expenses 40 00 187 " " 424 00 138 " ' 3 35 139 " " 4 40 140 " 8 35 141 " 3 75 142 " " 42 20 143 " " 12 50 144 " " 3 145 " " 16 05 146 " 10 95 147 " " 6 70 148 " 8 52 149 " ' 8 43 1.50 " " 10 00 151 Marshal's salary SO 00 152 " " SO 00 153 " fees 2 00 154 Prisoner's meals 3 50 155 160 101 102 Printing ordinances. 2 50 Marshal's salary.... 30 00 30 00 Quarantine guard. 7 00 103 104 8 00 41 00 105 100 157 Moving jail , Marshal's expenses.. Moving jail expenses Marshal's expense. . . , " salary 15 00 75 6 00 25 80 00 108 170 171 80 00 4 00 2 Street work Hospital supplies Meals for election board. Expense " ' ... 173 174 8 75 175 6 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 189 190 191 193 Rent of council chamber. . . Recorder's fees Treasurer's fees 28 00 88 20 70 00 4 45 30 00 Printing election tickets .... Marshal's salary Attorney's fee Attorney's fee Finance committee's exp Meals for prisoner. , Printing ordinance Attorney's fees Recorder's fees Marshal's fees Marshal's salary Marshal's salary Printing ordinance Attorney's feea Marshal's salary Marshal's salary. Marshal's salary Hospital supplies Veterinary tees Hospital supplies.. ........ Marshal's fees Meals for prisoner. ......... Meals for prisoner. . ....... Printing ordinance Jail supplies Recorder's fees and exp. . . , Marshal's salary Street commissioner's supl't Police badges , Rent of council chambers. . Special police .Special police Special police Special police Special police . . . . Marshal's salary 2mo Marshal'salary and fees. . . . Street commissioner'! per diem Painting sign Street commissioner's salr'y Printing ordinance Marshal's salary 2 months. , Election printing, etc Health commissioner's exp Printing ordinance Election board , Election board Election board Election board -. Election board Meals for election board . . . Cartage, etc., election booths Printing ordinance Prisoner's meals Rent of council chamber. .'. Printing ordinance Recorder's fees and exp... Treasurer's fees and exp. .; Prisoner's meals Marshal's salary Printing ordinance Hospital supplies Hospital supplies Hospital nurse Hospital supplies. . Hospital expense Hospital supplies Marshal's salary Hospital nurse Marshal's salary Printing ordinance Hospital expense Hospital supplies Hospital supplies Hospital supplies Hospital supplies Marshal's salary Blacksmith expense Attorney's fees Typewriting.... Printing ordinance Printing ordinance Rent of council chamber... Marshal's salary Election printing Recorder s fees Night watch salary Attorney's fee Marshal's salary Attorney' fees Marshal's salary Team hire Attorney's fee Printing ordinance Labor moving jail Labor moving jail City seal Marshal's salary Rebate on license Marshal's salary and police Marshal's salary Printing ordinance Marshal's salary 10 00 10 00 2 00 6 30 9 25 45 00 1 50 194 19 00 30 00 1 30 00 195 196 197 198 2 25 25 00 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 30 00 30 00 SO 00 2 60 3 00 60 7 00 4 50 2 00 2 25 1 85 20 45 30 00 7 80 4 50 20 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 3 00 60 00 35 00 10 00 2 00 6 00 2 15 60 00 6 80 2 00 1 75 218 219 220 221 222 224 226 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 ?' 240 241 242 243 244 245 240 247 248 1 25 3 00 25 00 1 75 69 80 74 35 1 00 19 75 60 13 85 6 50 70 00 5 05 9 50 2 45 55 00 7 00 50 00 6 75 2 05 4 65 75 1 05 75 50 00 1 50 7 00 85 4 25 2 62 21 00 60 00 3 65 95 70 48 33 3 00 50 00 17 00 50 00 1 00 6 00 8 13 4 00 4 00 3 25 60 00 5 00 58 00 60 00 3 85 50 00 249 250 251 252 254 255 257 258 259 200 201 262 263 264 265 260 208 269 270 271 2 4 5 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 2H5 287 288 289 290 291 293 296 297 2!9 300 301 305 309 Total $2836 19 EXPENSES FOR PERMAKKNT WPROTMRST8. 121 Hospital property $ 100 00 122 Hospital property 100 00 123 Hospital property 100 00 124 Hospital property' 100 00 125 Hospital property iuu w 126 Hospital property 100 00 127 Hospital property 18 00 129 Repairs on jail 1 65 1.(0 Repairs on fail 2 00 156 Labor on monument survey 4 12 157 Stone for monument furvey 2 00 158 lUbor on monument survey 4 05 159 Labor on monument survey 1 "0 169 Labor on monument wrvey 3 00 1S8 Lumber cross walk 49 68 192 Hauling cross walk lumber. 3 35 199 Hauling crosswalk lumber. not presented GET When m ' iji KiB mm mm .- rva B-.tr u mam m msm msw -m 4 I I y." (LI 11 I I In the line of Drugs, Patent Medicine Paints and Oils. Get it at Opposite Frank Davenport. Warren Davenport. J. F. Short. Mt. Hood! Stage Co; DAVENPORT & SHORTflroprietors. . GENERAL LI VERY FEED STABLE Buy and sell Horses, Hay, Gram; and- do a gen eral livery and drayage business: 'Phone 171. Williams Pharmacy Otten Building,"- GK E. WILLIAMBy" Prop'r.j Headquarters for Pure Drugs, Toileti Articles, PATENT MEDICINES, SPRAYING MATERIALS Prescriptions my Specialty. Millinery at? Gbsfc All our Pattern, Street and: Tailored Hats at cost. , See our . show window for prices that defy competition.. Gentlemen, Make your wives, daughter or sweethearts a XiUaa. present of n one of those lovely Pattern Hats. MAE BU K0E,u Milliner' Stages to Cloud" Gap; Inn. Ticket office for the Regulator Line ol 8temerTelephone and i -have a hack carry you to and from the boat landing If yoo want a first-class turnout call on the HOOD RIVER TRANSFER AND LIVERlCO. COLUMBIA nursery: Establisked,lS92. Offers a full Hoe of " General Nnrsery Sift OiBaiJ-Tiw-i Aisi ' And other Fruit Trees, Plants, Shrubs and Vines.. You are Invited To examine the stock and let us know whatyou want... H. C. BATEHAM," Proprietor: Telephone 604. 223 Survey street grades 95 00 225 Labor street grades 3 uu 227 Consulting engineer fee. . . . 10 00 228 Lumber for cross walk 7 60 229 Hauline cross walks 1 00 253 Surveying walk grades 18 00 256 Lumber for walk z 69 267 Survey on grades 19 50 272 Lumberwalks 7 26 276 Labor on walks : . . . . 3 10 284 Lumber for walks 12 52 286 Monument survey and plat 135 00 292 City hall lot 000 00 294 Sewer plans and estimates. . 125 00 295 Sewer pipe 3 00 298 Recording deed 1 00 302 Labor on city hall site 3 00 303 8urvey city hall site 6 00 304 Team work city hall site. . . 4 00 306 Lumber for cross walk 34 18 307 Recording deed 1 25 Total $1781 35 Total temporary expenses. 2736 19 Grand total $4617 54 The above warrants bv items show an expenditure in three years of about f-HH,01 wnicn aDoui one-uuru,f ibi.jo, was for permanent improvements or the plans necessary to intelligently provide For them. The balance is fairly divided in usual citv expenses except the sum of f793.60. hospital expenses for small pox patients, whicn is an extraordinary expense and not to be calculated for in advance, so that taking permanent im- provements,! 17sl,and extraordinary ex penses, $793, we have $2574, or about five-ninths of the total expenses shown to be for the health and prosperity of Uie citv. I could continue this comparison of expenses and show the resources from which they became possible and explain our intentions en extenso, but yon may for yourselves compare my list of war rants, and those of you continuing on the council committees will no doubt acquaint your new councilmen with our aims, which, if found consistent with fu ture conditions, will no doubt be carried to full fruition as they become fcasable. Thankinz yon all for your uniform courtesy in the council chamber, and uniform support in emergency calls in the city's interests, I subscribe myself Yours to command, F. C. Baosirs, Mayor. Reports of the treasurer and recorder were presented and referred to the com mittee on finance for comparison. Marshal s report was received and re ferred to the finance committee. Ordinance No. 67, to repeal ordinance No. 63, was taken op and read the second time. A somew hat lengthy dis cission followed, regarding the merits of the measure; P. 8. Davidson and Mc Donald favoring its passage, while Clarke opposed it and blowers was un IT AT in need of CLARKE5 Post Officer. decided,: as he said . that .he did not understand the motive that - prompted the introduction of the ordinance. The ordinance then.. passed second reading and was put upon its final passage.- The vote on final passage, was: McDonald. P. 8. Davidson . and Blowers, yea; Clarke, nay. Councilman Blowers ex plained his vote, stating that while he was in' favor' of retaining the present contract, it was apparent that as the Light and Water company were not under bonds there was no way of com pelling them to fulfill their part of the contract, and as they did not seem dis posed to do so, he thought it better that the city be in a position to make ar rangements at once for fire protection. The following bills were presented, allowed and ordered paid : J. L. Henderson1, Bennett k Sin- nott, attorneys feea, etc. $58.00 E. R; Bradley, ballots, ete 4.85 Transfer A Livery Co., cartage of election booth, etc: 50 J. H. Dokes, marshal's salary to January-6, 1903.. i.., 33.00 United Artisaner,' rent of' council - chamber;. 21.00 J. R. Nickelsen, recorder's fees enrolling, etc. 20.15 F. B. Barnes, J. B. Hunt, 8. E. Bartmess, Di A. Turner and E. -W. Winans, judges and clerks of election,, each- 1.50 The recorder reported having received a statement from the county clerk show ing the assessed valuation of property in the city of Hood- Kivet .for the year 1902, to be $228,815. ' Adjourned. Hood iUves School Districts, By the kindness -of County Clerk Lake tbe Glacier Is enabled to publish the amounts of property assessments in tbe different school districts in Hood River valley. The clerk is In formed that it to the purpose -of the county court to levy tbe road tax this year in with tbe elber taxes and have them collected by t be sheriff. Follow ing is a list of Hood River school dis tricts and amount of their assessments: School district No. 2......f 74.9MO School district No. S .. 815,455 School district No. - 4 61,050 School district No. 5 . 62,495 School district No. 6 81,215 School district No. . 7 61,305 School district No, 43., . 10.0U5 Scbool district No. 61 64,785 Total..-. $651,880 McGuirs Bros is the place to buy your fresh and cared meats. We will meet any prices going, as we are able to do. Ws do all our own work and are under no large expense. We give no rebate checks but give yon your cash value.