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About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (March 13, 1903)
3ood 'Iiver Slacier FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1903. A Surprised lxt of Easterners. There arrived In Mood River last Thursday over the 0. R. & N, as guests of Geo. I). Culbertson & Co., a party of bomeseekers from the Eastern (states, consisting of William Westerlund and brother, Ansen B.Anderson of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. L. M. liedman, 11. J. Kent. Monro, Mo. ; T. li. Egerton and Peter Frazona, Wisconsin. The party is visiting the Northwest for the first time and were profuse In their praises of Hood River valley, de claring that of all the places they bad seen on their Western trip, none could compare with Hood River valley. Bouie of the party will return to Hood River and make their future homes among us. They will engage in growing the big red apple and the luscious straw berry. Upon their arrival they were taken in charge by Mr. Culbertson and his assistants and driven over the valley lu carriages, affording a splendid op portunity for the strangers to see what our section can produce in the way of fruit. Leaving the city at 8 o'clock Friduy morning, the party was shown the West Hide as far south as the Crup per district. .Returning, crossed to tiie Kant Hide at Tucker's, reaching Watt & Slocom's ranch about 12 o'clock. Find ing here a favorable place alongside the road, the teams were baited and the party invited to alight, and while they were stretching their limbs, the lun cheon that had been provided by Mr. Culbertson was spread Uon a conve nient log and the party invited to par take of the tempting viands. The crisp morning air being an appetizer, the party enjoyed the lunch, remarking the while, as they dodged the smoke from a tire that had been started in a nearby log heap, "This beats the hotel fare we had on our trip West." The fruit ranch of Bears & Porter was reached about 2 o'clock. Mr. Hears re ceived the party with his well known cordiality, showing them over bis fine orchards and tnrougn tils spacious ap' pie house. At the latter place the guests were shown box after box of apples, Mr. sears pointing out therm- ference between the Newtown, Spitz, Ben Davis and other varieties, much to the delight of the visitors, who gave close attention to ail that was explain ed to them. Selecting a box of apples and removing the lid, the party were tola to neip tnemseives; "ana when you have eaten all you care to," said Mr. Sears, "till your pockets," an invi tation of which the party was not slow to avail themselves. Their astonish' uaent was great when shown a telegram to Mr. Bears stating that his last amp ment of Newtowns, 72 apples to the box, sold in the open market in Liver pool, England, at 3.28 per box. "Why," remarked one of the party, "that's as much, or more than we get for a barrel of apples In our country!" Their credulity, however, was taxed to the straining point when Mr. Sears informed them he had but recently re fused an otl'er of (1,000 au acre for his apple orchard. The party reached town in the even ing, feeling refieshed and exuberant over their ride. They left by boat Sat urday morning, feeling well paid for their stop over in Hood River. MoBt of the purty will return to Hood River liefore starting on their Journey home ward. , Crapper Again Carries the Banner. Reports for the fifth banner month, ending February 27, are as follows: Crapper, 98.32 per cent; Cascade Locks, 97.91 per cent ; Pine Grove, 95.49 per cent. Crapper thus retains the banner two months in succession. D. G. Uunnem,, Secretary. Barrett School. Report fjf month ending March 6, 1903: Whole number of days attend ance, 1899; whole number of days ab sence, 134 ; whole number of times late, 9; per cent attendance, 9ti.95. HONOR ROLL. Wilford Jenkins, Ray Boorman, Aimer Tawney, Mabel Jenkins, John Davie, Clifford Helms, Lois Steward. Maggie Cavers, Conrad Jacobson, Alta Boorman, Emma Gibbons, Orland Marre, Lloyd Bishop, Alma Hinrichs, Grace Hoskins, Roy Crapper, ( lerald Sparks, Echo West, Glenn Shoemaker, Willie Gibbons, Vernon Shoemaker, Mary Nealeigh, raralee Scrogin, tra 1'arrott, Earl Deupree, Hulda Hinrichs, Helen Boorman, Bessie Bodine, Berthel Copple, Laura Hinrichs, Viola Wilson, Ernest Smith, Arne Uopple, Ellis Morse, Harry Hoskins, Keith Sparks, Susie Danials, Editar Connie. Elsie Hoskins, MarguretteTawney. Lokknb Bkiixiks, Principal. Church Notices. Crapper School House Preaching by Rev. j. W. Jenkins Sunday at 3 p. m. Unitarian services at 11a. m. by Rev. W. G. Eliot, in A. O. U. W. hall. "A further consideration of the teachings of the Unitarians concerning the divin ity of Christ." Unitarian Sunday school at 10 a. m. All interested requested to attend. German Lutheran Services will be conducted by the pastor, Ed Doaring of Portland, at tiie Odcll school house Sunday, March 15, at 3 p. m. All are welcome. Valley Christian Church J. W. Jen kins, pastor. Sunday school at 10 a. in. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6:30 p. All not worshiping elsewhere are cordi ally invited to attend these services. M. E. Church Rev. F. R. Spaulding, pastor. Sunday School at 10. Preach ing services at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Junior League at 3 Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, and E. L. prayer meeting Tuesday evening at 7 :30. Gen eral prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 :30. The public is cordially invited. Congregational Church. The pastor, Rev. J. L.llershner, will preach at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m., with A. C. Staten superintendent. Christian Endeavor service at 7 p. m. Mid-week meeting at 7 :30 Thursday evening. A welcome to all who come to any of these services. . It Saved HI Leg. P. A. Danforth of LaGrange, Oa., suf fered for six months with frightful running sore on his leg, but writes that Bucklen's A rule Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers, wounds, pi lex, it's the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c. Sold by Chas. X. Clarke, druggist. Are yon contemplating buying a watch? Before purchasing see F. W. Clarke, opposite postothce. Letters remained in the post office, March 9, for Herbert Fisher, John Gal lion and R. J. Ogle. Bora. At Nlcolal, Or.. March 11, 1KB, to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Laraen, it ton. j How a Successful Business was Built Up. Maor J. S. Booth, one of Hood Riv er's successful merchants and a judi cious advertiser, In an interview with our reporter said: "Next Saturday we will hold our one hundredth sale. Since we made our first small begin ning we have not missed offering some special bargain each week to the trade. We have made this a special feature in building up our business, and we have ample evidence that the people appre ciate it. We try to make our 'store news' interesting and reliable by tell ing of the goods we have to sell In a concise and truthful manner, and we believe our advertisements are read fully as much as any other news itemB in the Glacier, and that people look for our ad just as they do other special no tices, it is our purpose to enlarge the scope of our advertisements this season to meet the demand of our fast increas ing business. "We believe that Hood River is on the eve of a great season of prosperity, and to back up our belief we are put ting forth every effort to make our store a developing factor In the com munity. - We are not unmindful of the fact that our success in the past is greatly due to the patronage of the people, and it is our desire to show our appreciation by offering the best values and uniform courteous treatment to all." Hosier Items. Mosier, March 10. Miss Jessie Hard wick has gone to Westport, Wash., where she will remain during l he sum mer with her sister, Mrs. J. II. Freden burg. J. M. Elliott spent Thursday of last week at The Dalles. The Misses Elsie and Mary Middle swiirt were transient visitors this week at The Dalles. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Slark of The Dalles are among our sojourners. Miss Ruth Sturgess returned home on Monday after having completed ber term of school at Shaniko. Mrs. Frank Lapier, whose serious condition was noted lust week, is con valescing. Miss Lottie Gibert, who has been at Pine Flat, Wash., Is now tit home. Messrs. George and Russell Huskey were numbered among the Dallesites this week. School begun in district No. 8 on Monday; Miss Rachel Morgan of The Dalles, teacher. Died. In Hood River, March 12, 1903, Mrs. Anna Flagg, in the 79th year of her age. Funeral Saturday, at 1 :30 o'clock, from the M. K. church. Our columns are crowded for space this week. Several articles that should have appeared this week are crowded out. The C. Jfl. district convention should have received extended notice, but want of room forbids further men tion this week. For bargains in watches and jewelry of all kinds see V. 11. Temple, lie car ries a full liue of the best quality, all guaranteed. He is highly recommended for testing eyes and fitting them with lenses. Dry Oak Wood for Sale. Davenport Bros. Lumber Co. have dry oak cord wood for sale. Inquire at Mount Hood Stage Co. For watches, clocks, jewelry and sil verware, see F. W. Clarke, at Clarke's drug store, opposite postothce. Two hundred to 15,000 to loan on real estate. If your security is good your money is ready, i rather Investment Co. Tragedy Averted. "Just in the nick of time our little hov nils saved " wrltpaMrs V. Watkinn of PleasantClty.Ohio. "Pneumonia had played sad havoc with him and a terri ble cough set in besides. Doctors treat ed him, but he crew worse every day. At length we tried Dr. King's New Dis covery for Consumption, and our darl ing was saved, lie's now sound and well." Everybody ought to know its the only sure cure Tor coughs, colds and all lung diseases. Guaranteed by Chas. N.'Clarke, druggist. Price 50c and 1. Trial bottles free. Horse for Sale. A good work horse, works either single or uouDie; weigm iw pounds, inquire oi O. FKEDKNBUKO, Mount Hood, Or. a3 Government Land. I can locate home-seekers on government land good fruit land, with springs; some with water to Irrigate; easily cleared; 12 to IS miles from Hood Kiver: near county road. nil K. C. MII.LKR, Hood River, Or. -THE- Barber Shop, On the Hill, S. C. JACKSON, Proprietor. Will do picture framing In connection. Room moldings and all kinds of plelureand window glass constantly on band. (Jail and nee sam ples of wall paper. Phone 3S3. L. H. RICHMOND, Contractor and Builder. Plans furnished and Estimates given on Buildings. al B. F. BELIEU, Contractor and Builder. -Pl.ANS AMD KRT1KAT15S Fl'RNIKH K- U C. Hayneg James K. Dehor ' BON TON BARBER SHOP. The place to get an easy shave, an up-to-date hair cut, and to enjoy the luxury of a porcelain bath tub. THE NEW FEED STORE. On the Mount Hood road, South of town, keens constantly on band the best quality of Hay, Grain and Feed, At Lowest Prices, da I). F. LAMAR, Prop. Contractor and Builder Plans and Estimates Furnished, S. H. COX. -THE- New License, Manufactured in Hood River by A. White head. A lielier cigar lhn Is obtainable else w her. fur the money . TRY ONE. Geo. D. Culbertson & Co., DEALERS IN The largest list of Fruit and Berry Lands in Hood River valley and White Salmon to select from. Honest treatment will award you by plac ing your property in our hands. : Loans nego tiated. Insurance. HOOD RIVER, - ' - - OREGON. Bargains in Real Estate. 8 acres, 3 miles from town; fine strawberry land; good house and barn. 10 acres, 2 miles from town, all . iji strawberries; a good bargain. 10 acres, 2 miles from town; 2 acres in straw berries, balance in apple and prune orchard in full bearing; free water. . ; 7 acres, 3 miles from town; 3 in .berries; bal ance in cultivation. Flumes ready for irrigating. 80 acres, 0 miles from town; 3,(1 in.' cultivation; good improvements, good farm' and apple land. All can be irrigated. 20 acres, 0 miles from town; all in apple trees 2 years old. ' 40 acres, 4 miles from town; 33 in cultivation; good apple and clover land; can all be irrigated. For prices and terms call on or address H. F. JOCHIMSEN, Hood River, Or. PEARL BAKERY and RESTAURANT. Fresh Bread, Cakes, Pies and Confections. Cig ars, Fruits, Ice Cream, and Ice Cream Soda. Fresh Oysters always on hand. White help only. MRS. FRANCIS BROWN Prop'r. THIS SPACE R. B. BRAGG & CO., Successors to A. Who will make their announcement next week. COLUMBIA NURSERY. Established 1892. Offers a full line of General fcsrj stock, One ii Ti-ysir-i Apple And other Fruit Trees, Plunts, Shrubs and Vines. You are Invited To examine the stock and let us know what you want. H. C. BATEHAM, Proprietor. Telephone 604. Williams Pharmacy, Otten Building, ; , G. E. WILLIAMS, Prop'r. Headquarters for Pure Drugs, Toilet Articles, PATENT MEDICINES, SPRAYING MATERIALS. . Prescriptions my Specialty. .. . GET When in need of nvthiri In the line of Drugs, Patent Medicines, Paints and Oils Get it at CLARKE'S Opposite Post Office. For Sale. Four good family Oowk S Calves: a rcnlle riding pony, 7 years old, will work In har- chicken, (lurk. ni dden nheaaant 15 canary bird. Incubator and brooder; Hi bead of sheep aud lamb: wagon, back and cart and harness, AH will he nilil ai a bar fain. mil M. ULMA8, Mt. Hood. RESERVED FOR S. Blowers & Son, IT AT Land to Kent. Apply at the Prather InvrntmcDt IVi rf Hf . or to K. R. KRWIN. Fresh Cows. I hv 1 or s frwh ron for aale at Rlverld Farm, S milt weal of town. 1. W. MORTON. Closing Ladies' Dress Goods, Flannels, Blankets, ladies' Underwear, Men's Shirts, ladies' and Children's Hose, Mackintoshes, Gloves, Queensware, Cutlery, Shirt Waists, German Sox, Men's Hats, Axes, Rubbers, ladies' Arctics, And dozens of othe articles We mean Intend to Retire. Outside business De mands Our Attention. We are now working for you. You can have all the profit. We are paying expenses out of capital. No profit to us In these good.; Our prices will convince you. There is a good substantial Christmas present for every man, woman and child in the valley In our store at factory prices. RIVERVIEW PARK. BEGIN THE YEAR RIGHT ! You will never regret it if you Hood River WILL NEVER BE AS CHEAP AGAIN. We can offer you fine City Lots on grade, with good water 1 and fine view 6n EASY TERMS. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO THOSE WHO WILL BUILD. 8Streets will be improved in the Spring. For full particulars see Prather Investment Co. HOOD RIVER, OREGON. Frank Davenport. Warren Davenport. J. F. Short. Mt. Hood Stage Co. DAVENPORT & SHORT, Proprietors. GENERAL LIVERY FEED STABLE Buy and sell Horses, . Hay, Grain, and do a gen eral livery and drayage business. 'Phone 171. FOR Books, Stationery, School Supplies, GO TO Good Values, Everything New In On the square. Free Delivery. Phone 571. O.B.HARTLEY, Hood River, Or., -DEALER IN- Groceries, Fruits and Wood. H. F. JOCHIMSEN, Real Estate Dealer, Has Lands of all kinds in Hood River valley for sale at from $5 an acre up to $100. Strawlierry land, apple land, Meadow land and Timlter lands. Also, Town Lots and Blocks. See Him for Bargains. Out We Have Bed Spreads, Comforters, Rubbers, Children's Underwear, Sweaters, Shoes for everybody, Mackinaws, Children's Suits, Glassware, lanterns, House lining, Mrs. Potts' Sad Irons, Cow Bells, Mattocks, Rubber Boots, Men's Arctics, usually carried in a general store bone & Mcdonald. buy some of our bargains, as Real Estate School Supplies, Legal Blanks, Oregonian, Crepe Paper, Orders taken for and Magazines 'Sold. Sale usmess! Established 1881. PAGE & SON, Pioneer Fruit and Produce 1 PORTLAND, - OREGON. Solicit Consignments of Apples, Pears; all Green and Dried Fruit, ontr EUREKA Meat Market. McGuire Bros., Propr's. Dealers In Fresh and Cured Meals, Lard Poultry, Fruits and Vegetables. Free Delivery. Phone 35. Farm For Sale. 40 acres near Belmont, known as the Armor Place. 10 Inches free waler, all under cultiva tion acres in strawberries and (I a'rcs In orchard ail bearing trees. For partic ulars imiuireou the premises, alir J. W. ANDERSON. I And time may go, but we will con tinue to do all kinds of plain and fancy Job Printing at the same old stand, satisfactorily and expeditiously. Your orders respectfully solicited. E. R. BRADLEY. Regulator Line Steamers. Regulator and Dalles City. Between Portland and The Dulles daily except Sunday. Leaves The Dalles 7 a. m.j arrive ut Portland 4 p. m. Leave Portland 7 a. in.; arrive at The Dalles 5 p. in. Leave Hood Kiver, down, 8:30 a. ni. Arrive Hood Kiver, up, 8:30 p. in. 11. C. CAMPBKLL, General Manager. Blacksmithing And wnsin repairing attended to promptly at my shop on the Mt. Hood road, south of town. Good work at reasonable prhH. sep7 U. A. HOWKLL. P. F. Friday F. B. Ilarne FRIDAY & BARNES, Real Estate Town and country property put Into our hands will be promptly brought to the buyer, a attention. We alto do Insurance and Notary Public work. For Sale. Ton sores for J.T0O, 5 or acres of it as good fruit land as there Is in Hood Kiver valler: one-quaru-r mllo rrom post ortlce and school, near river and railroad Inquire of alii M It NOBI.K. At r rank ton, Water & Light Notice All water and Hichl bills are payable at the Hood Kiver K.lectrle l.liflil. Power and Waler Co. ollloe from the 1st to the loth of the month, in advance. oil i f K. C. EVANS. Manager. Organ for Sale. Nearly new, ami $;t. will sell for HO. In quire at this office, maris Wanted. A maii to make good money fnr himself In the next few weeks. A man who understand pruning fruit trees preferred, (all at HAS X A'H ii Kl K.'ERY. Hack for Sale. One-horse hark dir sale. Inquire of ftp F. A.J-Ol NTKYMAN. Buggy for Sale. A seeoiid-liumi tUggy forsale t'H KAP. Ar ply to irr k. r. fkwin. Cows for Sale. Fresh Jersey and Durham rows, vourrholce fora). for sale by J. A. HKMirKsoN, nirM ntriOVash. Incubator for Sale7 SI) v Incubator and brooder for saleoheap, niarU B. r. HHutMAKKK,