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INPORTANT MATTERS
AT COUNCIL MEETING
The adjourned meeting of the coun
cil wag held Tuesday evening, with all
present except Uouncllmao Arnold.
Only important miscellaneous busi
ness was disposed of, minor matters
being laid over ontil the next meet
ing Monday evening.
The bid of the Columbia litldge
Co., for $0007, for the construct lou of
a steel bridge acrosi Hood Klver,
wai accepted, and the mayor and re
corder authorized
tract tor the work.
The bill of D. J.
for building a
to execute a con-
Treiber tor $1425,
temporary bridge
aoroes Hood River, was allowed and
ordered paid.
The street committee leported that
the arbitration committee appointed
to settle the disputed line of the E.
V. Smith property bad decided against
the city, and the mayor and recorder
authorized to aign the agreement be
tween Mi. Smith and the city aa to
tbo decision artived at.
Ilie sewer bids were opened as fol
lows: Treiber A Zolli, 15091.20, and
$500 additional if required to tamp all
the dirt In sewer with water. Jacob
sou A Co., of Portland, 10317. Ueo.
Ooidan, I6D50. Jobn Keating, 10800.
The result appeared to be excessive,
the amount per lot exceeding the es
timate, and muoh in excess per lot of
the first sewer district, and the bids
were rejected. The teoorder was In
structed to re advertlne for bids, and
the sewer committee to modify the
contract. It appeared that some of
the previsions in the oontraot could
be modified without affecting the effi
ciency of the new newer, and lessen
the cost, and this will be done. Ne
bids will be called for Saturday,
May 9.
A bond for f 1,000 given by the Eleo
trlo Light and Water Company, to
proteot the city in digging up the
streets, was aooepted.
A new ordinance fixing the grade
on Pine street at four-tenths of a foot
above the old grade, passed its first
reading.
C RAPPER.
C. J. Burns, of Vulentlne, Neb.,
with bla family, arrived in Hood Riv
er reoently. lie is now visiting with
bis unole, Jasper Wink ham.
Miss Frelda Piegge weut to Port
land last Sunday.
Alter vlaltiug for a week with bis
son in Portland. Albert Helms re
turned home on Saturday of last
weok.
K. D. Martin left home on Wednes
day of last week for an extended visit
to the Haciamento valley, uaiu.
The Ladles' Aid Uooiety social at
the borne of Carl Jantzen was a sue
cess both socially and financially.
The Crapper school will close on
Friday. May 1. It will "wind up
with o May day party. Au elaborate
nrosram 1m beius prepared for the oo
ohhIoii. Whonthe Misses Vanuett and
Hums are getting up an entertain
ment that means a "good time com
log."
BARRETT.
K. 0. Dean. Wolbart and Zarner
Miner are doing a real good piece of
work in clearing up the Ave acres
uext to C. Wallam, on Itockford ave
nue.
W. Nichols la aportlug a new buggy
and may be seen speeding on Hock
ford avenue. We suppose the next
move will be an automobile for Will
and wife.
H. l' Kadlemau Is camping witb bis
force of men in tbe Parkerton (lis
trlct, where they are fixing tbe road.
The Kockford mercbaut left tor
Poitlaud Wednesday of this week,
where he will spend a few days buy
Ing op tummer goods and getting
stoukod up mo aa to meet tbe wauU ot
tbe community.
Miss Emma Ulbbous put a new coat
ot puint on the fence posts In front of
the bouse.
Charlie Vonellf is doing some real
eood work on Dr. Wrlgbt'a ranch.
Trees are all pruned in good shape,
weeds all out down aud now the tlino
Is belnii used to stir up tbe ground
Tbe oat tail weeds are being destroyed
and in general tbe place Is in good
shape.
Mrs. F. W. Angus called on tbe
notary to bave some legal business
transacted on Saturday of last week.
Ed. Watts, the plasterer, put 1 n six
days last week on the Albright bouse
and is still working some this week.
C. ti. Adarason is superintending a
foroe of men digging tbe ditch from
Nichols oorner to tbe Kockford. Wben
ready wood pipes will be laid so aa to
curry tbe water for irrigating pur
poses. Republican County Convention.
At the convention ot the Wasco
county Republican committee held in
tbe county court room of the oourt
bouse Wednesday afternoon delegates
were selected to tbe state and district
conventions to be held in Poitlsud,
May 14. At this Portland oonveutlou
delegates to tbe natioual Republican
convention at Chicago will te elected.
The delegation from Wafoo county
will be unlnslruoted to the soppoit
of any particular presidential candi
date for nomination. Following aie
those chosen: E. L. Smith, ot Hood
River; U. W. Johnston, ot Dufnr: N.
Whealdon, ot The Dalles; J. F. Hen
drlck, of Casoade Locks; H. C. Roup
er, ot Antelope; M. A. Moody, of Tbe
Dalles; C. L. Phillips, ot The Dalles,
and U. R. Wood, ot Mosler.
Tbe delegates and the precincts
which they represented at yesterday's
convention were. Antelope, 11. C.
Hooper, proxy, M. A. Moody; Boyd,
L. P. Uolton, proxy, H. L. Kuck;
Higelow, J. M. Patterson; Uolumlila,
M. Remington, proxy, L. C. Chrla-
man; Deschutes, k. C. Claiieen,
pmxy, . J. uinnott; cigm mum,
W. U. Davidson, proxy, C. U Phill
ips; Dufur, C. O. Hallard, proxy, H.
L. Kuck; Falls, A. W. Myers, proxy,
1. liendrtck; Kamsey, w. li n.
Dufur, proxy, N. J. Slnuott; Shaiil-
ko. D. A. Howell, pioxy, N. Wbeiil-
don; South Hood River.C. D. Thomp
son: TrdVitt. C. L. Phillips; Wamlo.
J. E. Kennedy, proxy, A. O. Stcgedlll
Dalles, Ueorgo Cooper; Kast Dulles,
11. worsiey; m osier, u. n. wood
Nansene. E. L. Craft, proxy, N. J.
Sinnott; Kiugsley, Jobn Hix, proxy,
Max A. Vogt; West Hood Klvei, i'.
S. Davidson, proxy, N. J. Sinnott.
Tbe meeting yesterday was perfect
ly harmonious aud every motion and
discussion passed oft without the
slightest friction. This fentute gives
promise ot a sucoessrui campaign lor
tbe Republicans of Wasco county.
lu view ot the laot that tne coming
campaign will be a moderately strcu-
uous one in tne county me roiiowmg
precinct committeemen representing
the precincts of The Dalles were chos
en as an exeoutlve board to act in
conjunction witb tbe chairman, I.
M. Patterson, as an advisory board;
C. L. Phillips, of Trevitt; E. L. Cur
tis, West Dalles; llenrge Cooper,
South Dalles, aud J. H. Worsiey, East
Dalles. Tbe meeting was called to
order at 2:30 by Chairman C. L.
Philips. Many of tbe preaiuots, upon
roll call, were fouud to be represented
in proxy, the committeemen obosen
at tbe primaries beiug unable to at
tend. The following precincts weie unrep
resented; Hakeoven, Thomas Flana
gan; Haldwin, A. M. Kelly; Oak
Urove, J. M. O'Urleu; Tygb, J. L.
Klwood; Mountain, I. E. Crosier;
Hood River, Ceuter, U. R. Castner;
Kast Ho id River, C. Dethman ; Udell,
C. P. Roberts. -Chronicle.
Celebrate) 75tli ltlrthday.
On April 23d the trieuds aud neigh
bora of i W. Kiuger, ot Mosler, met
at his borne to remind him ot bis 7fith
birthday. After partaking of a good
dinner be was presented witb a rock'
ing cbalr by bis children, Mr. Otto
making the presentation speech,
which was appropriate for the oooa
slon. ills grandchildren snug one ot
his favorite songs. Quite a uumber
responded to speeches cougta ulatlng
him on bis long aud useful lite.
He was highly pleased as well ns
surprised. After wishing hi in many
more bnppy birthdays alt repuiied to
their homes, doolaiiug they bad had a
good time.
3 ollce.
All voters who are not registered,
or who had to swear In their votes at
tbe primary eloetion ou April 17,
should register before the stuto elec
tion iu June. Tbe books are now
open and voters may register until
tbe 15th of May.
A. W. Outhauk,
Notary Publio.
Resolutions of (.'auby Relief Corps.
wnereas, uur all wise and loving
Heavenly Father has seen tit to tran
slate from our uumber here to the in
numerable company Bboveour beloved
friend and sister, Mrs. Ellen Hlowers;
therefore be it
Resolved, By Canby Relief Corps
No. 10, Hood River, 'Oregou, that,
while we rejoice with her that she has
entered Into tbe sweet rest "Uod glv
eth His beloved," we sadly deploie
her removal from our midst and
mouru her loss aud pray tbut the
memory of ber beautiful lite and
obrlbtian character may remain with
us as a sweet fragrance, prompt iug us
to purer and better lives; be it
tuitber
Resolved, That we deeply and sin
cerely mourn aud sympathize witb the
beieaved family of our sister iu their
gieut attlictioo, ami luthermore
Resolve, That these resolutions be
spread upon tbe minutes of our ccrps,
published iu our local papers and a
oopy be presented to tbe bereuved
family,
Mrs. Emma C. Deitz,
Mrs. Agnes M. Cunning,
Uo ni in if ee.
Mrs. Carl Larson came up from Me
nominee yesterday to do some shopping.
Bargains in
Real Estate
1. Five acres, one mile from town; 5
room bouse, new ; small barn ; half acre
3 year old trees, Newtowns and Spits-
enbergs; horse, cow, back, chickens
pigp, toolf, 4 inches waler; lew cherries
and pear trees 1 year out $3500.
2. Five acres, 2) miles from town; no
buildings; 4 acres in 1 year old trees ;
berries set in between trees. $3100.
S. 10 acres. 1 miles from town; 8
acres set to trees, standard varieties, 1
to 4 years old; 4 acres set to strawber
ries ; new 4 room house; water piped to
house ; 3 inches water right. $6,000.
4 10 acres, 1 mile from town; few
bearing trees j 6 acres of strawberries;
all set to trees, standsrd varieties, 1 to
5 years old; common bouse, water
right. $6,000.
5. 8 acres; 2) miles from town; 5
acres apple trees, standard varieties, 1
year old; 350 trees 2 years old; 1
acres of new strawberries, 3 inches wa
ter right; place all cleared; 5 room
house. Knap. One half cash. $3,600.
7. 40 acres, 4) miles from town; 1,000
trees, about 200 bearing, balance from
1 to 6 years old; 2 ordinary booses:
place about half cleared. $11,600.
8. MO acre, 1 luiltt from town; 2 good
Iiouhs and barns; 15 aires et to stand
ard varieties apple trees, of which 3
seres are in full hcaiiiiK; about 2 acre
young encli's; 75 full iH-aring Rartlett
mid Winter Nellie peart; 10 full tearing
cherry trees; 17 shares of water right,
wait'ii", horses, cows ai d farming im
plements go with lliv plac. A fine,
iMsautilul place and (lie greatest bargain
in Hood River valley. $18,000. Terms
9. 40 acres, 9 miles out; 88 acres
cleared ; balance small timlier; 21 acres
in fruit; HXJ New tow u and Spitzenlxrg
apple trees 4 years old: 300 same variety
3 years old ; 7-i cherry treet 3 years old;
75 peach trees 3 years old; 7 acres of
Yellow Newtowns 1 year out; 4 acres in
meadow ; 0 room plastered Iioum with
basement; girfid outbuildings. $12,000.
One-half cash, and a bargain.
10. 20 acres, 4 1-2 miles out ; 350
three-year-old Newtowns; 350 Spitzen
borgs; 100 Jonathans 3 years old; 75
cherry trees 3 years old; 3 acres ready
(or the plow; 2 acres in timber; house
and barn, new ; leaius, harness, wagon
and cow go with the place. $8,860.
11. 20 acres, 'IV miles from town; 8
acres in strawberries; I.KK) standard
variety apple trees one year old; ten
inches water right; all cleared; good
house anil barn ; on good road. $8,000.
12. 15 iicns, 7 miles from town ; all
set to ttan aril variety apple trees from
1 to 5 years old; good le u-e sod barn;
lew bearing trees; u iioml place and at a
very reasonable price. $ii,2(KI. Terms.
13. 20 acres, about 7 miles (mm town;
acres cleared ready fi r setting t ees;
fine soil, beautiful location; no build
ings; price for a short time $2MH).
14. 12 acres, 7 miles out, on Mt.
Hood rai'roail, station in front of place;
easily cleared ; beautiful location, fine
soil; waler rijrht. An unuhiml buv at
an iinuMinl price of $100 an acre. Terms.
15 19 acres, about 1 mile out ; 250
bearing trees, of which one-third are
Spitzenliergs, balance New tow ns, Bald
wins and (irnvensteins; 200 Newtowns
I, 2 ami 3 years old ; 4 shares of water,
hiiusi", etc. Ilcuulifnl view, s fine sum
mer home and a place with an income.
$460 per acre.
10. 191 acreB, 4'a miles out; between
13 aud 14 acres cleared; 112 trees, 8
years old; 80 trees 5 years old, New-
SPRING SUITS
Have Arrived ;
And are loudly applauding themselves in our
West window. s.
THE NEW FABRICS ,
Are especially attractive; bright colorings,
handsome patterns.
Iff
AH
That Spring Suit-it's
Time to Order
Never were the patterns so beautiful and varied for
Men's Suits as for the coming Spring. Give your
order now and get first choice with exclusive right
to the pattern. The imported Scotch Tweeds are
handsome. It will do you good to see these pat
terns whether you buy or not. They cannot be
duplicated. Call in and see them. If you want
one of these beautiful Suits, grab it now as they
have the ginger and snap that moves them.
SEE OUR WINDOW
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B StOCK eoi.w
i I iii i ! ij?L jsrjgsse ag? - . . - -
towns; 62 trees 4 years old, one-half
Newtowns, balance Snitzenbergs; 300
Newtowns, 150 Spitzenberg and 60 Ar
kansas IHacks 1 year old; 3 acres ber
ries. Very gK)d house and barn. $9000,
one-half cash.
17. 40 acres, 8 miles out; unimprov
ed; under irrigation ditch; fine apple
land. $100 per acre. Terms.
18. 20 acres, Mt. Hood district; all
cleared; 150 trees.8 years old; place is
all ready to set tv trees; tt roomed
home; miles from Mt. Hood pott
office. $wo.
19. 80 acres, 1 mile from Mt. Hood
postofticc; 7 acres. In bearing orchard;
12 acres cleared altogether; about 20
acres waste land. $3500, or $3000 after
this year's crop is taken off. Terms.
20. We have several hundred acres
of land on our list belonging to the
Oregon Lumber Company, located at
Dee, the terminus of the Mt. Htsid rail
road, about 12 mile from II'mkI Hiyer
Kine apple land, beautil'ul location.
This is stump land and can lie suit! (or
$40 per acre. 20 acres is the maximum
amount sold to one person. Terms.
AVe also have on our li-t city pi-icrty
to Biiit the purchaser and otber laud in
our alley at reasonable prices; nls"
laud in the Mosier apd White Salmon
d'stricts.
Will be pleased to furnish any other
information.
W.J.Baker
& Co.
Sporting Good:
You Can Find THE ONLY COMPLETE STOCK in Our Store
FISHING TACKLE
CROQUET SETS
BASEB'LL GOODS
Split Bamboo, Steel, Bristol Telescopic,
Bamboo Fish Poles, Willow and Collaps
able Fish Baskets, Automatic Reels, Flies
and Plain Hooks, Lines, Sinkers, Bo it Boxes,
Flybooks, Collapsable Water Cups. You
will buy when you see our line.
The game of Croquet is coming in public
favor more every day. It is a health bring
ing moderate outdoor exercise. Sets at
$1.25, $2.00, $2.25, $3.00, $3.25, $5
League Balls, Bats, Mitts, Face Masks,
Body Protectors, Shoe Plates. We sell
these goods tit right prices,
Our Groceries
Will build you up! Their ahcolule
purity irmncB their wl olesomenr--.
We cat r to a clans of customers hi
want things right and appreciate our
efforts toantisfy in all particulars,
Oa nned Goods
In great variety and allot a superior
quality. Our prices will interest you
Phone 491
Free Delivery
Wood & Smith Bros,
Buy Your Fruit Boxes
AT Til 1-2
Hood River Box Factory
and Patronize Home Industry.
Best Quality Lowest Price
Home Made
Phone Main 71
Lawn Supplies
F. 8. STANLEY, Pres.
E, L. SMITH, Viue-Pres."
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E. 0. BLANCH A R, Cashier
V. C. BROCK, ABft. Cashier
The First National Bank
HOOD IVER, OREGON.
GARDEN HOSE
SPRINKLERS
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN Trimhers
The kind we sell is warranted its the only
kind to buy enough said.
Fountain, Butterfly, Evmiston, Sunshine,
Pluvius, adjustable lor liigii and low spruy,1
Cyclone. Purely one of these will nil the bill.
We spoke about them ti few weeks ago. We
have sold a irood many since then. Every
one is giving satisfaction. Come and see
them while the line is complete.
Grass Shears, Grass Hooks, Hose Holders,
Hose Menders.
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Stewart Hardware and
Furniture -Company
Capital Stock, $50,000. Surplus, $15,000
The safety of your Deposit ;j
Is ni important consideration in opening your bank
la;
account. .
The Reports of the Comptroller of the Currency j
Show: i
. That the average annual net loss to depositors 3
from failed National Banks during the forty-thm
ypars since the system was established, has been equa I 3
to tmly 1-20 of one per cent upon the average annual )
deposits of all Notionall Banks duri tig tliesnine period.-
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Wo rvffftr von everv advantae-e that, nev- P,
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tains to a National Bank, and solicit y cur I
patronage. ji