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About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 12, 1909)
mood mm guattjL ggwgftAg atouw is i&u Bis: m BARBARA'S DONATION The Best of All That Was Offered to the Minister. By ELIZABETH Copyright, 1909, NE8T. Literary VAN by Associated Press If tho young mlnlater had been of ft aingulne, easily satisfied tempera raent be might have accommodated hlmaelr to circumstances and drifted along aa his predecessors had done. But Jamea Morgan brought the enterprise of a modern theologian to the little hamlet, straggling down either side of a high bill, on a summit of which perched the church, like a snow temple. As the church occupied the center of the village, the young minister reason ed that It ought to be the center of Interest also. But, try aa he would, be could not awaken the devotional spirit. His parishioners wore niggardly In their offerings, the attendance was small and Interest alight. His sermons were lost on the slow thinking wor shipers; his musical departures were a failure. But tba BeT. Mr. Morgan did not despair. He had the square Jaw that accompanies the aggressive nature. The elasticity of hla hopes was phe nomenal. He ilrnply would not be discouraged. lie had accepted the call In full knowledge of the drawbacks. The score of shabby houses classed under the name of Mayhood repre sented only a tithe of the church mem bership. It was the prosperous farm ers wboae indifference be must change and conquer With hla eloquence. 80 James Morgan brought to May bood a large stock of air castle mate rial with which he beguiled his leisure. He would Institute many reforms. The church should escape from an envelop ing mortgage and, assuming a paying basis, make many missions glnd from its plenty. It should be the mainspring, social and ecclesiastical, on which the village turned. He even proposed that tbo parsonage be let and the proceeds devoted to the county hos pital, a proposal that met with unani mous approval, and the minister took up hia residence under Widow Flem ing's roof. Until the end of the first quarter things moved smoothly. The new min ister found work to do wherever be looked. And, being generous, he for got to be cautious when need pulled at hia purse strings. Hardly realizing It, be at length found his generosity must be governed by his means until ho received his first quarter salary. But at the end of the second quarter the first quarter's salary wus still un paid. Wlta a board bill two weeks In delinquency the minister, blushing and stammering, informed bis parishioners of their negligence. While their profuse excuses satisfied him, he could not see his way clear to Hatlsfy Mrs. Fleming. The fact that wheat was a failure would not recom pense her for bis board and lodging. Therefore the Kev. Mr. Morgan did the only thing possible from his point of view. He went to the city next day with a mysterious package. Shortly after the doctor drove three miles to borrow his microscope and waa In formed that he had disposed of it. "I have o little time lor expert incuts, you know," he explained. With hcluhtcued color. "I could use the money to better advantage." From this emanated a rumor that at length reached Barbara Dean's ears. The new minister was so philanthropic be bad glveu up hla put hobby to aid the poor A wee and timid question mark set Itself upon her heart Perhaps she bad boon hasty. There was none quite like him so big, so firm, so brave. It was very singular that be had not asked again he who In theory Scorned de feat Pretty Barbara did not know that the hope crushed by her laughing was the only Inelastic one In bta stock of dreams As the tblrd quarter drew to a close without remuneration the minister mcutioned tbe fact again, this time with fewer blushes and a graver air Ills needs were urgent. Day after day he scanned his mall anxiously for the expected check, only to be disappoint ed. But, appreciating the hard times other trips to the city with mysterious packages were made. Betumlng from one of these visits one night Mr. Morgan was surprised to see a motley collection of teams and vehicles around Widow Fleming's gate. Mghts shone from every win dow of the cottage, including his study and bedroom. The minister was tired and In no mood to participate in surprise parry on his landlady. But knowing her limited space, H Would bf churlish to demand privacy. He must meet her guests, who had overflowed her apartments Into his, with minis terlal welcome. Forcing the weariness from his face, he ran lightly up the steps and opened his study door. Hanged around the wall was a solid row of chairs, from which smiling faces glowed upon htm In welcome Overrunning the center table and piled on the tloor wus n collection that at first seemed to be the stock of a gro cery store. He singled out a Hack of flour and various stone Jugs with corn eb stoppers M he picked his way to a small oasis of bare floor beyond But, stumbling against one of the bulging packages, tho paier burst and u stream of walnuts poured forth "Pardon me!" he gasped, trying to repair tho damage on his knees. "Very awkward of me, I'm sure." The silence was portentous, and. flushed with confusion, tho minister looked tip straight into Barbara Dean's eyes. The light In them, tuntalUlng, Intense Collrkjr Pains Relieved.? " For some years I suffered from tense colicky pains which would come on at times ami from which I could titul no relief," says I. H. Mason of Heaver Dam, Ky. "Chamberlain's Colic, Choi era and Diarrhoea Remedy was recom mended to me by a friend. After taking a few doses of the remedy I wus entirely relieved. That was four years ago and there has been no return of the symp toms since that time." This remedy is for sale by all dealers. mused, was his undoing. The walnuts slipped from his grnsp and, striking another bag, liberated a peck of pop corn. He stood up guiltily. "Please forgive me, Mrs. Fleming," he apologized. "I am sorry If my awk wardness has disclosed your gifts too soon." "They're not Mis' Fleming's," correct ed Deacon Brown. "They're jours. We thought we'd give you a donation 'stead of money, times are so hard." The Rev. Mr. Morgan unconsciously backed a step. "For me? But, deacon, I have no use for these er-raw com modities. It Is very kind of you-but- but"- Besldes this, there's a side of meat and a firkin of butter outside, put 111 Mrs. Fleming proudly. "Now that you've seen them I'd better take the molasses out too. It's so warm in here," picking up two of the Jugs. "By all means," said the minister, Iplug his forehead, and In the gen era) con tarnation that ensuea ne round himself near Barbara Dean. 1 did not expect to see you," he said In a low voice. i am spending a few days with Cousin Bess," she answered. Are you so devoted to Maywood that you have forgotten your old fnendsr' Only those who wished to forget me, signincantiy; men, wun n ue- spolrlng glance at the loaded table, What shall I do with itr he asked. A family of ten could not consume that perishable stuff before it spoils. Why did they bring so much?" The unwritten law of a donation party is that none may attend without bringing a present," she said composedly. "Then what special donation must 1 thank vou for." Ironically "the sack of flour?" She laughed. Hia dismay was so comical. She did not know the desper ate state of his finances. "I did not bring anything," she said. "I could not- to you." Something In her voice lent sudden flexibility te bis most inelastic hope. With her love to cheer him on he would yet make of Maywood his Ideal church. Come with me a moment," he said. lending ber to the deserted window nearest the Church. "1 bad bright dreams when I came here, Barbara, he went on. "I have learned to love the church and the people. If I go way now my work will be wasted But I think I shall go when my year Is up." "Where?" she asked quickly. "Anywhere to any church that pays salary," desperately. "That colloc tlon represents my work for nine months. It Is not enough, Barbara You said that no one may attend a donation party without a present. am waiting for yours. If you want me to stay here you must do your part. I he deacons and elders have looked after the needs of the materlol man. You must provide for his spiritual nature." She played with the widow's best curtains nervously. "You said you would not ask mo again," she re minded. 'I have not. You did well to say INJ," bitterly, "If my work is worth only butter and flour you are Justified In forgetting me as quickly as possl bit. Maywoed can keep its donation f shall leave at once." A change flashed across her pretty face. The mischief vanished, and In Its place stole a tender blush. "Don' be hasty, James," she whispered, with 1 furtive glance over her shoulder 'Perhaps with my donation we can use tho rest. When will the parson age 1) empty?" "I'll give the tenant notice tomor row," he answered happily. 1 nen under cover of the widow's voluminous curtains, with the church looking on In solemn witness, he accepted her do nation with a kiss. And All With Company There. "Now, children," said the mother as a whole roomful of company had come In, "suppose you run off and play by yourselves." "All right, mother," replied Edith. Can we go up and play Hamlet and Ophelia?" 'Certainly," smiled the mother, while her guests looked on at the tableau. "Goody," replied Kdlth. Then, turn ing to her sister, she said, ".Now, Ma Ode, you run up to mamma's room and get all her false hair that you can find." Ladles' Home Journal. What Is Best for Indigestion? Mr. A. Robinson of Drumquin, Ontar io, lias neen irouuieu ior years wun 111- igestion, and recommends 1 .amoer- ain s Stoinacn and i.iver lawem as 'the best medicine I ever used." If troubled with indigestion or constipa tion give them a trial. I hey are cer tain to prove beneficial, They are easy take and pleasant in effect. 1'rice L'5 ents. Samples free at all dealers The Intricacies of It. 'Why don't you study the time ta ble, and then you wouiuirt nave miss ed your train?" That was the trouble. While 1 was trying to translate the time table the train pulled out"-New xorn ueraia. The Crime of idleness. Idleness means trouble for any one. Its the same with a la.v liver. H caus- s Donstinatlon. headache, jaundice, sal low complexion, pimples and blotches, oss of apisstite nausea, but Dr. King s New Life I'ills soon banish liver trou bins and build tin vour health. 26c at Chtts. N. Clarke a. At His Best. 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"The proper way to approach a life preserver to the water Is to take hold of the side nearest you and press upon It with all your weight. That causes the farther side to fly up In the air and down over your head, 'ringing you as neatly as a man ring ing a cane at a country fair. After that the drowning man can be res cued." Cleveland "Plain Dealer. Soma Sayings of Napoleon. You know my army. It Is an ulcer that would eat me up If I stopped glv lng It other food. You have made great use of algebra In all your campaigns. I seem to recol lect that you had strength In It and that you ceuld understand how minus multiplied by minus gives plus. 1 have applied this rule fairly well -Germany minus, Austria minus, I'mssla minus, Italy minis but you must allow that I make a fine plus. Our text bonk told you and me that mass multiplied by velocity gives force In action. 1 have what makes mass; I shall not fall In velocity, and all will be over before the sunset. The days are long In ItnsHln when the sun shines. 1 shall fight two or three bat tles If he will stop to meet me, "Baron de Comeau's Memorials." A Strange Case. Beacon Fusser doesn't anticipate hla vacation. Iltll No; says he can't enjoy tbe thoughts of some one else doing his work. -Boston Globe. ( haniherlalu's Colic, Cholera and Di arrhoea Remedy Kerer Known to Fall. "1 have used Chauilierlain's Colic, Choi ra and Diarrhoea Remedy since it was tirst introduced to the public in 1871' and have never found one instance where a cure was not speedily effected by its use. I have been a commercial traveler lor eighteen years, and never start out on a trip without this, my faithful friend," rays H. S. Nichols of Oakland, lnd. Ter. For sale by all dealers. and union Pacific 3 Trains to the East Dally Through ruiiionn suaoerda and tourist sleeping cars dally to Omaha. Cbloawp, Hon" knit); tourist alnwlnir cars rtally to Khbshk City; through I'uIIiiihii tourist sleeping cur (pttrsonsully conducted) wevkly to Chicago Reclining "chair oars (seats rree) to the Kasl dally. Leave. Arrive Chicago-Portland Special for the Kasl via Huntington, dalhH I 'Hhi H Ml pill Spokane Flyer tor K.iwteni Washlnglon. walla wana, Lewlsion. I oenr d'A lone and Great Northern points, dally 7:011 pro V;tK am Atlantic Knpreas ior ine r.nsi via Huntington, dally 1MB pm 7:0) am Portland 1'endlelon local for nil points liet ween Pendleton and Portland, dally 7:tfiam r:4ftpm RIVER SCHEDULE KOK AHTWKIA aBd tfcUO P. U. ItOO f. M way points, connecting Dally Pally with steamer for II iaoo except except and North Beach steam-' Sunday, Huudny r llassalo, Ash street Saturday, dock (water per.) JltHX) P. M. KOK Dayton, Oregon 7:0B A. M. 7:30 t. M. City and Yamhill Rlv- Dally Dally er potnl. Ash street except except dock (water per.) Sunday. Sunday, FOR I, W 18 TON, 6:40 A. M. (IMP, M . Idaho, and way points, Dally Dally from Rlparla, Wash. except ' exept Saturday Friday OmOl HOUKH to 12 main: 1 to ft p or delivered aftei b Freight House S a. in m. No freight received p. m. Passenger Depot- Hours fordellvery of ox press and haggage will be H a. in. 1111 ti p. in. WM. McMURRAY. APE IN THE LEAD Hood River Milling Co. JACKSON & JACKSON, Dealer in General Merchandise Fancy Groceries Flour and Feed and Lumbermen's Supplies. Free Delivery. Home Phone HOO UIVKK, OR. C. T. RAWSON F. II. STANTON HOOD RIVER NURSERY Stock Grown on Full Roots. We desire to let our friends ami patrons know that for the fall planting we wil have antl can supply in any number Cherry, Pear, Apricot, Peach and Plum Trees Grapes, Currants and Berry Plants Shade and Ornamental Trees Also, all the standard varieties of Apple Trees. Can supply the trade with plenty of Newtown, Spitzenberg and Jonathan apple trees Rawson & Stanton, Hood River, Ore M WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FKESH SUPPLY OF Miraie oi MKia, muriate 01 foiasn I I Fresh Flour and Feed The Celebrated White River & Golden Crown Brands. - . - . Made From Selected Hard Wheat A SUCCESSFUL BAKING Follows the use of White River and Golden Crown Flour. Whether von hake bread, pies, cakes or any kind of pastry you will find this Flour a safe and reliable standby. Try it once and you will never me any other. STRANAHAN & CLARK HOOD RIVER, OREGON. AUD ALL KINDS OF FERTILIZERS COME TO US DIRECT FOR WOOD.FIBERED HOUSE PLASTER CEMENT AND LIME 7" WE UNLOAD DIRECT FROM THE CARS STRANAHAN & CLARK Hood River, Oregon 1 1 C.F.SUMNER HEADQUARTERS FOR Plumbing Coins in uiul exam ine our line o! Pumps, Bath Tubs, La vatories, Sinks, Etc. mm SPRAY HOSE Agents For I, FLEMING & TAFT D RAYING, WOOD YARD, FEED STORE At AfcRevnolds old Stand. .J Hood River Banking & Trust Co. Corner Third and OaK Sts. ('(UlillietS General Banking in All Branches. Interest Paid on Time Deposits. Savings Depart ment in connection. Domest ic and Foreign Exchange. Safe Deposit Boxes: you cany your own key. Steam ship tickets for all Kuropeiin points. Call forinforni ation, We solicit your patronage and guarantee en t ire sat isfaet ion. Open a Checking Account With Us OFFICE PHONE iM. RES. PHONE PHONE 882-11 Hood River, Oregon The Dalles Nurseries Successors to R. H. Weber oweis of Choice Fruit and Ornamental Trees, tape Vines. Small Fruit Plants and Shrubbery, e do not employ agents, hut sell direct to the niter, making commercial orchards a specialty. OomapondwM Should HjiIIpc NlirCPNPC 1S8 Grand Aft he AddraiMfftoTtM IUIIC5 IIUIJUIO Portltnd, Or. Ket&embM Our trees are grown strictly without irrigation. E. BARTMESS UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER Dealer in Furniture and Building Material Lace Curtains Washed and ironed in first class shape hy Hood River Laundry Co. Home Phone 123 DR. 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