Frank A. C a v r a I O I 1 I UP-TO-DATE Is thinning stock these days, and at a lively pace. The Expansion Sale prices do it quickly. Hood River people know good merchandise when they see it, and this unusual sale, right in the heart of the season, takes . Ladies' Tourist Coats, Jackets, Misses' & Children's Coats ALL AT HALF PEICE. New Magic Clasp Garters. Once used, never re placed. 100.00 Reward for hose torn by them. 25c. Men's Overcoats, Suits, Boys' Overcoats, Suits, Wool Underwear, Hats, Dress Shirts, Sweaters, and Shoes are at your mercy at Manufac turer's Cost, while we prepare for the Expansion movement, soon Holidays are approaching. A nice new Overcoat and Suit of clothes helps the Christmas cheer. We make the financial end easy. Yours truly, FRANK A. CRAM. Men's Magic Clasp Garters In our GenU' Furnishing Department. The comfort of the age. 25c O. R. &. N. TIME TABLE. East bound No. 2, CliiCiWO Hpeclal, 11:48 a. m. No. 4, Hnoktine Flyer, &-M p. m. No. , Mull and Kx press, 10:60 p. m. No. 24, Way Krelnlit, 12:10 p. m. No. 22. Kiwi Freight, 4:05 a. m. Went bound No. 1, Portland Special. 8:03 p. m. No. 3, Portland Flyer, 8:311 a. m. No. 6, Mall and Express, 4:48 a. m. No. 23, Way Freight, 0:25 a. m. No. 21, FaHt Freight, 6:45 p. m. Hood River Weather Report. For week ending Tuesday, Nov. 29: Mean maximum. 48.6; mean mlnlmum,39.4; meu, 44 Highest temperature, 62c Nov. 28:lowest, 41c nigliW ol Nov. -24 A Precipitation, 1.17. 1). N. BYEKLEK, Local Observer. BRIEF LOCAL MATTERS. Money to loan E. H. Hartwig. School books at Coe & Bon's. Orpingtons and Minorcas at Lewis'. Use Williaraa' anti-septic hair tonic and keep of! gray hairs. BOOTHS have moved to where Rand used to be. $1000 to loan on farm property. Apply to W.J.Baker. McGuire Bros, announce that their meat market hereafter will not be open on Sunday. S. E. Bartmess has a first class uphol sterer in hie employ, and is prepared to do all kinds of repair work. For sale. Some of the finest lots on the hill, fronting the river. Also lots in Riverview park and Idlewild. See W. J. Baker. Chocolate menier is absolutely pure, and guaranteed best made. Get a can at Bone & McDonald's. A fine farm for sale in the Odell dis trict. Well improved. Sold at a bar gain if taken soon. W. J. Baker. Fresh Chinook Salmon, Halibut, Shad, Lobsters, and fresh creamery n M.f3iiira Rrnl W. J. Baker has some beautiful lots for sale near Chas. Clarke's residence on the hill. Watches, clocks and jewelry repaired at the lowest possible prices, Clarke the jeweler. Mnrtirace loans on farm and city prope'ty we make them on acceptable securities at reasonable rates of inter est Apply to Geo. D. Culbertson & Co. We invite the public to come in and Bet our meat prices. We are selling boiling meats at bed rock prices. Mayes Bros. Plate Glass Insurance we write it and fully indemnify vou against loss by breakage irom aeciueni or uuierwiao, Rates low. Protect your windows. Ap i.lv to Geo. D. Culbertson & Co. . Do vour eves fail vou? Come in and see C. H. Temple, the oculist, who is nrenared to test and fit vour eyes, and has the largest stock of glasses in the city. Mayes Bros.' meat market gives notice that all orders for morning delivery must be in bv 10 :45 o'clock. I he after noon delivery will be taken off at 4:30. MAYES DBOS. Geo. P. Culbertson & Co. write fire insurance in three "old line" company ies with capital aggregating $85,000,000. They aie as strong as the strongejt, fair as the fairest, ana none more prompt in paying losses. A Bareain C40 acres, dairy and stock farm. J0 per cent tillable, 200 acres fine mduw. 11200 dwelling and $1000 barn 100 head of cattle, 4 horses, wagons and farm tools. 125 tons hay. All turniture, Will exchange. Price, $8000. Geo. D, Culbertson & Co. BOOTHS have moved where Rand used to be. Thirteen acres near Valley , Christian church, fOO an acre if taken quick. W. J. Baker. A complete line of school books and tcbool I supplies. Remember the place Geo. F. Coe & Son. Go to Geo. T. Prather if you want to insure your store, dwelling or barn. He is not here one day and gone the next. Put your insurance with a permanent resident of your town. He represents the strongest and only reliable com panies. I have a large stock on hand, in fact, the largest stock in town. Watches, the finest grade rings, the largest stock, all at reduced prices. Come and see C. H. Temple for bargains in all lines. We are still selling our home made lard as cheap as other lard can be bought and we guarantee every Ducket, lue, $1.40 ; 5s 70c ; 3s, 45c. Mayes Bros. If vour watch is out of order come and see C. II. Temple, the watch maker, who will repair your watch, and save time, save nionev. and have your watch last many years more than it wouia it vou go to some one wno nas not nau me many years-experience i nave. Orders at McGuire Bros.'meat market for morning delivery must be in by 10:45 o clock. Hereafter, in tlie alter- . the wagon will be taken off at 4 :30. McGuibr Bros, For Hale. 80 acres of land opposite the Mount Hood postomce. A bargain if sold soon. Two lots and one of the best residences in town at a bargain. In quire of George T. Prather. When vou want a pleasant physic try Chamberlain's stomach ana iiver Tablets, lney are easy to take ana produce no griping or other unpleasant .... kJ. .1 ,1 u . l' 1 1 li ...hi. ' ft.QVmon.r TUIVI HI MIIIIRIUS i II 111 111 lv J . All watch, clock and jewelry work guaranteed. Clarke the jeweler. I have the agency for the American cut glass. Call and inspect this line. Clarke, the jeweler. C. R. McCullv is preparing to give one of the best public dances on Thanks giving evening that Hood River has ever had. When yon insure your house, barn or other property do it so the money will not be taken out ol the state or out oi the United States, but will all remain at home. The- Oregon Fire Relief asso ciation of McMinnville is such an insti tution, and will insure you at less cost than any one else. Communicate with Frank J. Perkins, special agent, P. O. box 92, Hood River, Ur. u Bargains, unknown bargains! Fred Clark and C. Temple have .their prices i i .. i :.:., . i. : . AAna. 1 ueiuw Hit uinei uiweo uu tui t-uno.. vi H. TemDle. the watchmaker. If vou buy an article of me, and I guarantee it, if it should be faulty, isn't it at least handier to return it to me than if you had to return it-to Portland or Chicago to nave it tnaue gooa. iiarae, the jeweler. For Sale or Rent Good farm with stock and goats; farming implements included. John Leland Henderson You are cordially invited to iuspect my line of cut glass, watches, clocks iewelrv and silverware. Ask my prices I believe that I can please you, and know that I ran save you money. Clarke, the jeweler. Don't buy wall paper from sampl book agents. H unt can save you money and has the goods on hapd.- BOOTHS have moved to where Rand used to be. Why should you go elsewhere to pur chase, when you can buy the same articles as cheap or cheaper at nome. Call and get my prices. Clarke, the leweler. Souvenir spoons, engraved with straw berry, at Temple's. Just received direct from the factory anew line of cut glass, "The Ameri can," second to none manufactured in the United States. Call and be con vinced. Clarke, the jeweler. For Bale 160 acres, about 100 acres good frnit land, two living springs, 40 acres merchantable fir timber, 9 miles from Hood River. Price, $700. Lasy terms. Geo. 1). Culbertson A Co. Read our Want ads. You will find what you want in that column. 80 PER CENT REDUCTION on wall paner at Hunt's from Dec. 1 to January 1, to make room for new goods. New Today. Call and see Strawbridges' new stock of wall paper, paints, oils, brushes, etc., next door to Mayes meat marvel. Look out for the Bazaar at Booth's old stand, December 9 and 10. Ladies, if you wish a course of hair treatment, or shampoo, you will get good service by calling on Mrs. Harrell Em- strum. A course consists oi iz treatments. The Doll sale, advertised for Decem ber 14 bv the ladies of St. Mark's Guild, has been postponed to December 21. For Wilbur's poultry and stock food go to Bone cV McDonald's. 160-acre improved farm, under irriga tion, in Nebraska, for farm in Hood River or White Salmon. W. J. Baker. Don't fail to bring your children to see Santa Claus on Friday afternoon at the Unitarian bazaar. When vou want a pleasant laxative take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale at Williams Pharma cy- Apple Growers' Union. All members who have not done so are reo. nested to notify the union how many boxes of each variety they will have on hand after the Bens,Gano8,Stark and Baldwins are packed ; also state if they have storage to protect same from freezing. Hood Riveb Apple Grower's union, E. II. Shepard, manager. Annual Unitarian Bazaar. The annual Unitarian bazaar, which is looked forward to bv all the lovers of choice Xmas gifts, will be held Decern ber9andl0 in the building formerly occupied by Mr. Booth. Instead of evening programs as here' tofore, the public will be amused with new and novel entertainments. Exquisite new fancy work, such as rarelv seen before, will be on exhibition and for sale. Articles will be marked so as to appeal to careful buyers. J. W. Watkins. representing the R L. Polk Directory company, was in Hood Hiver. Monday. "I was never here before." remarked Mr. Watkins "but have often heard of your city. It appears to be quite a place, and gives the stranger a far better impression than does The Dalles. If they don't watch out up there you people will soon oe aneau oi uiein in uumueos aim pupir latum." Mat Board For mounting pictures. 25different shades. Binding tape, hangers, paste, etc. Little Prices. Printed and Animals. newest patterns, Rag! Babies All this season's 25c. Leather Goods Fine purses, hand-bags pocket books, music Mils, toilet cases, card cases, wallets,tc. Very fine goods. Little Prices. Little Pi ice. - BooRs All the latest juvenile Books, PI.. unF,.k. pulniM ( V. v Ttmivnlo u V I , (1 L I I ' ' A , . i a. . v . V I Books. Elsie Books, for Boys and Girls. Hood Hirer Souvenirs A beautiful new lot of souvenirs that are essentially Hood River postal cards, eoloreitjviews, burnt wood postals, very cute burnt leather postals, new and pretty Mt. Hood 1905 calendar,, silk fans. ML Hood photos, souvenir plates, Mt. Hood and Lost Lake; Hood River Steins, paper weights, etc.: web foot ealenrtajs. very cute burnt leather ban ners, Ml. Hood and lt. Adnnis Match Scratches, pin cushions, eta Scarf Pins, Cuff Buttons Some of the most beautiful pat terns of the season just in. 2jc. 50c, 75c, 9I.OO. Hair Combs All the new effects In White and Shell. New styles in puff combs. Little Prices. Mirrors Beautiful ebony and natural oak hand, triplicate and stand mirrors. They're fine and Little Prices. Albums . Photograph -Albums In many beautiful styles, scrap alburns, stamp photo, albums, autograph albums, in many styles. Little Prices. x 1 1 dETlNltit habii ur ihauimu i uCOlm The Bia Store with Little Prices coe ft Paul C. Bates, the insurance man, was a Hood River visitor Monday. F. C. Green of Renville, Minn., is in Hood River looking the country over. Perclval Harrell is working for Mr. Entrican, assisting with the milk wagon. Mrs. P. S. Davidson, sr.. left last Thursday for the East, where she will spend the winter. Mrs. John Butterworth of Portland spent Thanksgiving with her daughter, Mrs. Edward mytne. Harry Handslierry has left Cascade Locks for Klamath Falls, where he is interested in boating on the Klamath lake. T. W. Thompson and Judge J. C. Moorland were up from Portland Satur day night on work connected with the Hood River Milling company. Asa Stogsdill, the new assessor for Wasco county, who will assume his du ties the first of the year, has moved his family into The Dalles from Victor. Miss Bess Isenberg of Belmont is teaching her second term of school at The Dalles. Director Unuart speaks in high praise of Miss Iseubcrg's abilities in the school room. Invitations are out for a dancing party, Friday evening, at the opera house, given by the ladies of the Rath- bone Sisters, assisted by the Knights of Pythias. Charles it. McCally will furnish the music The ladies of the W. R. C. will give a tea at me nome 01 Mrs. n imam Yates, Thursday afternoon, December 1. The proceeds are to go toward the support of the Koseburg cottage, to aid in the comfort of the old soldier. W. J. Baker was in Portland Sunday, where he attended the annual meeting of the order of railway conductors, of which he is a member Mr. Baker is well known among the railroad men of the O. R. & N. having for a number of years been a trusted employe of tl e company. Ed Miller has completed his work as tie inspector for the Denver & Rio Grande for this season, and will remove to his ranch at Mount Hood, where he will plant 300 more Newtown and Spitz enburg apple trees on the land he cleared last winter. Mount Hoodites enjoyed a party at Miss Thomas' Saturday evening, Novem ber 19. In spite of a pouring rain the guests assembled and had a very good time. All went away delighted with the evening's enjoyment, and feeling more than repaid for the ride through the storm. In the case of Francisco vs.VanNorden in the circuit court at The Dalles last week the jury remained out 48 hours, and then returned a verdict for the defendant. Francisco was suing for damages because of what he consid ered false imprisonment on the charge ol robbing Van Norden's jewelry store.l Speaking of the numerous Stranahans in Hood River, J. F. Stranahan says he is related to 52 people in this city ; but . 1. n n 1 U , Via ..it, Iwl n 1 1 ..Tl. 1 iwl a BUI DC VI I a II VIII... I1U on! u iiv ..luiuvu reunion of the Stranahan family a few years ago in York state where there were 385 of his relatives. And these were not all his relatives in one county. John Jaku lost the case wherein he was the defendant in a suit in the cir cuit court at The Dalles last week in which his wife sued him for $450. The money came from Mrs. Jaku's parents Europe, and naa neen applied in mprovements on the place in the Crap- per district. The man ana wne are suing for a divorce, and the wife brought suit to recover her money. Marshal Olingcr has a couple of men cleaning the cross walks Thanksgiving morning. The men had spent the nignt in jail for being drunk, and were serv ing their fine on the streets. The streets needed cleaning, and the mar shal's plan for cleaning is a good one. It is hoped he can put more u run as to the same good use. It is an ill wind that blows no one any good. The social given by the Y. P. S. C. E. of the Valley Christian church last Sat urday evening at the home ot Air. ami Mrs. ttrosiua was a deciuea success. Seventy-five persons ate supper. The cost of the supper was reckoned by the difference in weight 'of the gentleman and his partner. This feature offered a great deal of amusement. The great er part of the evening was spent in so cial games. Marshal Olinger, acting as street com missioner during the incapacity of Mr. Cunning, did some good work last week replacing the crossings at the corner of Third and Oak streets. -The streets of Hood River are again muddy, not withstanding the large amount of gravel placed on them last summer, and it will require vigilent service to keep them clear of mud and the ditches open to carry off the large amount of surface water during the winter season. Clarance Gilbert, manager of the Mount Hood hotel, fears that some one has been poisoning his hogs. A large number ot them have taken sick and died giving evidence of death from poison . The hogs had been kept in the pasture below the railroad track, but last week were taken to the farm of Robert Rand at Frankton. Six out of 23 hogs died in one week. The hogs are fed from the refuse from the hotel dining table, and are a valuable by-product, having turned in about f-txi last year. The building used as a store, postoffice and laundry at the Collins hot springs and owned Ivy Captain Belcher, burned Sunday at 12:30, and the building, as well as the entire contents were de stroyed. It is supposed the fire originat ed in the laundry, where some clothes were being dried, and as It was the time of day when people were at dinner the fire was not discovered until it had such a start that it could not be checked The loss is estimated at 13,000 and no insurance. Pioneer. John P. Aplin left last week for Portland to look after the shipment of some mill machinery for the Hood River flouring mill. Other machinery will arrive the first of the month from the East. The railroad company has a crew of men laying track to the mill, which is now completed, with the exception ol installing the machinery. The ma chinery will be taken Irom the cars on the sidetrack and placed directly in the mill. Si. Rogers, a millwright from Portland, is here assisting Mr. Alpin in setting up the machinery. The ex-devi!, pressman, compositor, copy-holder, blacksmith and man-of-all- work ot the Ulacier lorce was invited with his family to eat Thanksgiving dinner at the Coats sisters' place on Oak street. When old Sol had climbed well up to the high water mark the re tired Pluto with his better half and num erous progeny boarded their one-horse gtudebaker automooue and rode in state, and lively gastronomic anticipa tion, to the home of these genial ladies. Evidently they were not disappointed, for the hiu tyee of the Oakdale tribe declares the feast served by these food ladies, assisted by their sister, Mrs. ). D. Calkins, was the most delicious and enjoyable he has had the happy frivilege of helping to punish in the ast two centuries, at least. The ladies are artiste in the culinery line and as entertainers, and it will be a long look before our ex-devil and hit family forget their happy Thanksgiving Ol 1904. A new discovery for all ooughs,colds croup,whooplngcough,ete.ls Kennedys Laxative Honey and Tar. It cute the phlegm, draws out the iuflammatlon, cures all coughs, strengthens the lungs ana Droncniai tubes and assists in ex pelling a cold from the system by gen tly moving the bowels. Pleasaut to take and contains no opiates. It is the children's friend. Sold by Williams. Water and Light Notice All water and light bills must be paid at the company's ollice each month in advance, on or before the 10th day of the month. No collector will be sent out hereafter. In all cases where bills are not promptly paid when due, the ser vices will be discontinued until all arrearages are paid. HOOD RIVER ELECTRIC L. P. 4 W. C. By II. L. Vorse, Manager. Will Stay In Hood River. The remedy that makes you eat, sleep ana grow strong, called 1'almo Tablets, will be sold regularly by Williams Pharmacy, Hood River. These great nerve and constitution builders cost only ouc per box, six boxes -'.oU. Watch the label on the Glacier, it tells when your subscription is due. T If Money Is any object to you, then you will be interested in some of our lines we are closing out at wholesale cost They are seasonable goods that you want now. Furs Genuino Beaver and Marten at cost. Dependable goods that are not imitation. Hosiery A large stock of heavy ribbed and fleeced Hose for school wear, all on sale now at actual wholesale price Now is your chance to save all retail profit on hosiery Silk Shawls Are under the ban, too, and we want to close them out. We have a full stock, but expect to see it dis appear at our prices. All we want is our money out of them. Positively closing out these lines. T jZJT it :lt IF IE5 ' S- J. E. RAND ROYAL BLUE Do your feet track? Have you seen our New Shoes? The finest footwear for ladies and gentlemen bears the Royal Blue on the soles. They have the comfort, style and durability, and at the most reasonable price of any first-class Shoe on the market today. We try and persuade you to try one pair of those Shoes. We guarantee you absolute satisfaction, and feel confident in saying you will always wear Royal Blue Shoes if you will only try them. . Come and let us fit your feet. LADIES' SKIRTS. We have just received a line of Ladies' Skirts, which were bought at half their value, and which we will place on sale "Satur day, December 3, for 5.00 These Skirts sold for $8.00, $10.00 and f 12.00, and are good values. Don't miss this grand opportunity Saturday, Dec. 3. New in Groceries Jersey Cranberries, Walnuts, Almonds, Citron, Currants, Raisins, Maple Sugar, Maple Syrup and a good many other good things to eat. I Free Delivery. Phone 581. mmt James Blake arrived Saturday morning from Kansas City.and is the guest of L. (t. Morgan. Mr. lilake is anxious to find a location in Oregon. Miss Gladdys Hartley was up from Pacific university, lorest Grove, to spend Thanksgiving with her pirents, Mr. and Mrs. U. li. Hartley. Mr. and Mrs Caldwell have moved in from their ranch in the mountains. They will spend the winter in town and go hack to the ranch in the spring. Don. A. Cole, former proprietor of the Paradise Laundrv. made a business trio to Portland last week. Mr. Cole will shortly move to Portland, with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wood went to Portland last Saturday, returning Sun dav. Mr. Wood is very busy these davs preparing to go to worn mr wie Ball-hearing ilub company. Thomas Harlan, formerly of the White Salmon Knterprise, has been visiting his son Milton Harlan, at Heppner, and nouuBil tlirniiili tlin cilv vesterdav after' noon on his way to Vancouver.where he expects to start a paper. Chronicle. W. C. Gilmore of Hubbard, Or., has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Congregational church in Hood River and will deliver his initial sermon De cember 11. This will tie pleasant news to the many members and friends of th ia bodv of Christians, who will look forward to a period of activity and use fulness with pleasant anticipation. G. G. Bentis, who has been brakeman on the O. R. & N. for the last month exoects to leave shortly for Waterloo liiwa. where his lamuv 18 now. mr. Bents came west two years ago with his brother-in-law. Dan Mears and lamily, While Dan thinks there is no place like Hood River. Bentz still had a long' ini; for the old Iowa winters, and will return home next month. W ith a taste of Oregon, more than likely he will be west again within a year or two. George 8. Smith, our George, came up from Portland Tuesday on a visit to his father at Pine Flat and iust couldn't stay away from Hood River, but floated in on the "noontide, (quareu nimseu with the printer and then went around town giving the "right hand of fellow ship" to his friends.who perch on every corner in the city. George said he thought he would take a car for up town at the depot.but was disappointed, lie says the City Suburban and the Portland Railway lines have consolidat ed making a great change in street railway affairs, and an immense lot of trackage under one managementGeorge is contemplating resigning his position I there and attending school this wiuter. George Stranahan was a Portland vis itor during the week. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Jenkins and fam ily sjient Thanksgiving in The Dalles with Mrs. Jenkins' parents. Miss Maliel Riddell. who spent her vacation at home, returned yesterday to her duties at Pine Grove school, in Hood River valley. Chronicle. The gymnasium, next to the United Brethren church is a lively scene each Tuesday and Friday evening. There are about 30 members, and from the noise emanating from the hall, the boys enjoy themselves. Karl Bartmess and L. u. Morgan have charge ol the ciun. Dr. Earl C. McFarland. wife and little daughter returned Monday after noon to Portland after a visit with Dr. McFarland's grandmother, Mrs. M. H. Potter at Belmont. Karl, who is well known in Hood River, is practicing dentistry, w;th rooms in the Dekum building, Portland. P. Hemerel, who lives at the west end of River street, lost a valuable Jersey cow last Thursday. Her death was caused troin stomach trouble. This irenuent loss of cows should revive the efforts made some two weeks ago by M. H. Nickelsen to form a mutual livestock insurance association. Rev.J.S. Rhoades is the new pastor of the United Brethren church in Hood River. Rev. Rhoades was formerly a traveling evangelist for his church, and was recently located at Huntsville, Wash. He has a wife and one daughter and will occupy the parsonage on Oak street. Rev. Rhoades preached at the United Brethren church Sunday morn ing, while Pre tiding Elder Neff presided in the evening. Rev. II. C. Shaffer, former pastor of the U. Bchurch in this city, writes to thank Uncle Oliver Bartmess for a year's subscription to the Glacier, and adds: "I enjoy the paper very much. My work here is progressing nicely. I have received 38 into church fellowship since July 1, Was sorry Rev. Merrill left, but I food River will find in Rev. J. S. Rhoades one of the strongest preachers on the roast. Geo. T. Prather reports the following sales: W. D. Chamberlain, 10 acres three miles south of the city to Mr. Bel vail ; consideration, $2000. Mr. Belvail is a new-comer and nas located on the property with his family. Geo. T. Pra ther house and lot. part of the old Cham- plain property on the east end of Oak street, to tl. II. Hill, formerly postmsst er at Chenowitb ; consideration, $1000 U. Tlehume house and lot in Pleasant View addition to Rev. J. B. Hpight, pas tor ol the Baptist church. The Woman's Alliance of the Unitari an church will meet Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Chipping. W. tl. Marshall came in irom mount Hood last week and went to Portland on business. He returned Monday. Byerlee, the local weather man, when asked to order out a little sunshine says he will promise plenty of it next August. Elston Barnes, formerly of Grange ville, Idaho, where he Bpent the sum mer in a newspaper oflice, has been in Hood River, during the week in the employ of the O. R.&N. ab time keeper. Mr. Barnes is preparing to enter a medi cal college next winter. The Ladies of the Unitarian church have rented the Dallas building, former ly occupied by Booth's store, where they will have on display next Thursday and Friday all Borts of handsome and useful Christmas gifts. Excellent meals will be served twice a day. "Be easy with me, Judge, be easy with me," pleaded a logger who was Wore Judge Nickelsen the other morning charged with drunkedness. "I want to get back to work," he continued. AIL' right, cheerlully responded his honor, ' you may go to worn at once on the streets for four days." Mr. and Mrs. Ben Theysen returned last Friday from their trip to Wisconsin and St. Imis. lion returns fat and hearty after a two months good time. He says Mrs. Theysen enjoyed the trip but found nothing anywhere that she liked better than Hood River. "Tige" hadn't been East for 15 years. The old folks were glad to see him and he them. The United Brethren church has a iplendid choir doing tine work under the direction of Mrs. Sletten. The mem bers of the choir are : Soprano Mrs. Sletten. Blanch Howe, Mabel Hayward. Grace Houle.Nellie Shav, Mabel Stewart; alto Fay Orr, Alice Rhoades, Mrs. O. a. Hartley, Mrs. B.fc. Bartmess; tenor Frank Smith, John Nickelsen, S. K. Bartmess; bass Daniel Plank, Earl Bartmess. Miss Agnes Ingbretzen, pianist; Miss Lillian Shute, Organist. The music is made one of the attractive features of the morning services. Arthur P. Tlfft of Portland, who is connected with the Country Club Inn at Hood River, awoke the other morn ing to find himself in a peck of trouble. His wife had tiled papers for divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treat ment, and asked for 50 a month alimo ny. Mrs. Tiflt has also instituted pro ceedings against her husband's mother, charging her with alienating her hus band's affection's, and demanding $30, OJO. Tifft's father-in-law also has a suit for some (7000 loaned his son-iu-,law on the day of his marriage.