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About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (June 29, 1911)
HOOD KIVER GLACIER, THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1911 TOWN OF ORTLEY SHOWS ADVANCEMENT Have you ever been to Mosier over the road that winds through the break in the hills or ridge that rises steep and forbidding and extends from the foot of.Mount Hood down to the very brink of the Columbia? Have you ever stopped your panting automobile after you had passed into the narrow gorge and climbed along the ravine, in order to scan more closely the sides of the cliffs, where blossom myriad of wild flowers. The passing breeze wafts the perfume of the mock orange, to your nostrils and you are enchanted with the exquisite beauties of nature. A glance backward -you catch in the moment the panoramic view of the Hood River Valley and you stand and turn and look in silence at the homes of the orchardists and the dark green verdure of the apple trees, millions of them, and the purple haze overhangng the background of hills to the west. The car climbs on the summit and you behold in front of you the hills of Mosier. It is for but an instance, however, that you look at them ; for the car begins the steep ascent. You forget the poor conditon of the road and it must be remarked that it itin't in a mean state now. An almost in conceivable amount of excellent ma terial has been made ready by nature and in a short time the roads will be of the best. The highway leads on into Wasco county, through stretches made cool by overhanging maples and wild vines and on into the town of Mosier. Oft! on an airline six miles to the east of Mosier along the high banks of the Columbia is the new townsite of Ortlev. located very nearly in the center of the big 2400 acre tract that the Hood Kiver Orchard Land Com Danv is clearing and plotting in ten acre tracts, which they are selling, state Devlin & rirebaugh, the sell ing agents, as rapidly as they are able to develop the land, to indi vidual parties. The big real es tate company contracts with its pur chasers to Dut the land in condition and care for the orchard bought for a peri od of ,five years. A tract of 325 acres adjoining the townsite has been cleared and set to trees. All of the land set and additional plots, which in the ag' gregate will amount to about 425 acres, has been Bold. The 325 acres of well cared for young trees on the roll ing Melds presents a beautiful picture. The townsite.wnicn nas neen plotted, will be connected with all parts of the large tract by boulevards. The company has drawn up plans and specifications and work will soon begin on the con struction of a large hotel, the esti mated cost of which is f 15,000. Con struction will also begin immediately on a large machine and blacksmith shop. The location, with its magnifi cent view, offers an ideal site forja hotel and a town. Ortley, on an air lino, is iust a little over a mile from the O-W. H. & N. station, Itowena. The real estate com pany is constructing a wagon and automobile road to connect with the completed auto road from Mosier to The Dalles. The distance by this road between the townsite and the station is about two and one-half miles. An engineer made a survey Inst week for a tramway to be built from the townsite and Rowena. By means of a cable and a small tram, transporta tion facilities for the orchHrdista of the community will be made easy and cheap lhe new town already supports a general store to supply the needs of the constantly increasing number of purchasers who will locate immedi ately on their holdings. The automobile road that leads from Mosier to Ortley penetrates into the interior of the country and then winds back toward the river and the tract. For a part of the way the road is in a kind of depression and the stranger loses Bight for the time being of the surrounding scenery. However, the snow peaka begin to loom up as the ascent is begun on the run northward toward the Columbia and a greut and pleasant surprise is hail when an emi nence on the Monier View estate, the elevation of which is 1500 feet, is reached and one of the most gorgeous views along the scenic river is hud. The view spreads out for miles and miles in all directions. To the south west looms the wonderful peaks of Mount Hood. On the north across KlicKitat county are the glaciers and white sides of Adams and far away to the northwest the top of the peaks of St. Helens and Kanier peep over the purple skyline. To tho caHt the Colum bia winds away out of sight in the purple haze like a ribbon. The build ings of The Dalles on its bank look like those of a toy city. Looking down the river one can seo beyond White Salmon. Directly opposite are plainly discerned tho newly made streets of Lyle. The wild expanse of the broken skyline of the southwest tills one with a wonder that's almost awe. Lathrop-Orr. On Monday afternoon, June the twenty-sixth, one of the most beauti iui wedding ceremonies ol the season was solemnized at the homo of Mr, and Mrs. Kooert t erry Orr, on Sher man Avenue, the event being the marriage of their daughter, Fay Knott, to Albert firwin Lathrot). The entire plan of the ceremony was ideal in its sweet, sacred simplicity. The very atmosphere seemed laden with the happiness of the young couple and me Bincere gooo-wisnes oi tneir loving friends, and every one present imbued with the tenderly Bolemn spiritjof the occasion. From the porch, where a bower of red rosea and vines aurrounded the table where punch wan Berved, through the reception hall with its festoons of mock orange and ocean spray, to the dining-room, mado charming with a wealth of pink roses, the decoration scheme was most tastefully and artist ically carried out. The living room was beautiful in its garb of green and white, and in one corner, under an archway of inock"orange, the ceremony was held. An extremely pretty and effective feature was tho aisle formed of white ribbon and rose buds, carried by the twelve girls of the J. U. G. ciud, or wnicn tne young bride is a favorite member. Just preceding the ceremony two beautifully chosen songs were rcn dered: "Sweetheart," sung by Miss Edith Andrews, and "1 Love You Truly," by Mrs. Charles H. Sletton. under whose instruction the bride has for several years studied vocal music, In the lull which followed the sintrincr. theincomparably sweet strains of the ijonengrin weouing marcn, piayeo oy Miss Madge Otis, were heard, and the brdal party fpassed through the aisle prepared for them.? The'bride made a very sweet and charming picture in her veil of tulle and her gracefully be coming gown fof white marquisette over satin, with its bands of net lace. She carried a wedding ring bouquet of bride roses and white sweet peas, and wore a beautiful diamond-set necklace, the pi ft of the crroom. The brides maid, Miss Lillian Elder, who has been ' a close Iriend or tne oride irom me days of dolls and A B C's, wore a charming irocK cr wnite emoroiaery and carried marguerite. The best man was Mr. Elwood S. Menchin, of Port land. The ceremony chosen was that most beautiful and impressive service ar ranged by Henry Van Dyke, and was performed by the Reverend W. C. (iil more, former pastor of the First Con gregational Church, of which church the bride is useful member, especial ly in the choir, where she was the contralto soloist. After the service Mrs. Sletton sang very softly as a benediction: "The Life Road, and then the guests gathered eagerly around Mr. and Mrs. I.athrop, who very gracefully received the tamest congraulations and good wishes showered upon them. Delicious refreshments were served by the J. U. (J. girls, after which that always entre.sting phase of the event, the throwing of the bride's bouquet, took nlace. Gladys Hartley Adams bein? the fortune-favored contestant for the honors. Soon after, in a shower of rose-petals the young couple departed in a motor car "destination unknown." Later it was discovered that thev were going to Tillamook, Oregon, for a journey of at least one month. The gifts, evidencing the love and esteem in which Mr. a id Mrs. Lathrop are held, were numerous, and the array of silver, cut glass, china, and other gifts in the upper hallway, was indeed beautiful. The guests, who numbered about eighty, included many out of town friends and relatives, among whom were: Reverend V. C. Gilmore, of Dayton, Washington; Mrs. J. M. Murchie, of North Yakima; Miss Ruth 1'ulliam, a cousin of the bride, from Minneola, Floridu; another cousin, Miss Mina Crayton, of Ruhvillc, In diana; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Llder and Miss Elder, of Forest Grove, and Mr. Minchen, of Portland; Mrs. E. D. McKee and Miss Veva Dunlap, of Wasco, Oregon : Dr. W. C. Edmunds and daughter Margaret, lirother-in-law and i.lece, respectively, of the groom, and from Eugene; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Van Dellen, of The Dalles; Mrs. S. A. Downing, of Portland; and Miss Edith Kuney, of Kalem, also an old school days-friend of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop are both very well known and extremely popular in Hood River, the bride being a favorite in the younger set and in social and church circles, and the 'groom, a son of Reverend A. H. Lathrop, and a partner in the mercantile firm of Morlan and Lathrop, a young man highly esteemed in every way. The many friends of the young couple are delighted to know that Hood River is their chosen home. Edith Carter Kuney. WHITE SALMON HOMES ON THE BLUFF Local people have been interested in the construction of the new home on the bluff of the Columbia directly opposite the city. The residence is being built by G. L. Aggers. The White Salmon Enterprise says that This is the second fine home to go up on the oint, C. W. J. Reckers having just completed a modern home at con siderable expense. No homes in the country command a more beautiful view than these both reaches of the river, and jutting out far enough to even get the face of the bluff toward White Salmon-the North Hank trains rolling along directly below them, while straight across the wide Colum bia is Hood River town and the -orchard-covered valley backed by the mountain. Underwood mountain and orchard-covered flat is off to the right, while back of them they get a look into the White Salmon valley. Others who contemplate homes along this part of the bluff are Mr. Mcffatt of I'ort and and James Pye of St. Paul. A Fair Deal. A Southern congressman tells 8 story of an old negro in Alabama who, in his bargaining, is always afraid that he may get "tho woiat of it." On one occasion, lit appears, this aged darkey went after a calf that he had pastured all summer, and asked what he owed for the pasturing. "1 have a bill of $10 against you said the farmer who had undertaken the care of the animal, "but, if you are willing, I'll take tho calf and call it settled." "No, sah," promptly exclaimed the negro, "I'll do nothing like dat. Rut," he added, after a pause, "I'll tell you what I will do you keep the calf two weeks longer an you can have it. Harper's Weekly. FEAR YAKIMA SOIL GETS TOO HOT That carefully cultivated orchards of the Yakima valley may within a yeur or two be covered with tangled masses or alfalfa, clover or vetches because of a .growing belief that at times the Boil is so hot that the trees are in danger of being injured, is the report of a dispatch from North Yak ima to tho Spokesmun-Review. An expert, report of whose tests has re cently been made public, found at one time a soil temperature as hint) as 140 degrees. S. J. Harrison, of Sunnyside, and Professor W. S. Thornber, of Washing ton State College, both argue that the clover crop has a value in protecting tho earth from intense heat. Professor Thornber, at a recent farmers' insti-1 tute in bunnysidc, said: I would rather have weeds cover the ground on an orchard than to have it bare." Frank Walden, editor of Horticultural Development of tho Ranch, Bays that a section of his orchard where nlaflfa has been grown is more productive than the part that is clean cultivated. of Dethroned. The great swift eagle in the sky, A monarch who can storms defy, llis graceful movements, strength wing, His daring dips, his long, smooth skim, No more from crag and peak so high Can he give forth his monarch cry ; Excelled, he hangs his head in shame, F'or man has conquered his domain With the swift moving aeroplane. J. K. McGregor. A FRAGRANT TRAIN. Nee tin) new up-to-date ownership nmp of Hood River Valley, for ssle by Hood River Abstract Co. Insure yiur automobile against acci dent. See Hood River Abstract Co. Cut Flowtr Limited Express a Unlqus Feature In France. Every night during the winter months a special train, popularly call ed the "Rnplde des Fleurs" the fut flower limited express of ten cars, leaves Toulon for Paris over the line of tho Paris, Lyons and Mediterranean railway, carrying cut flowers In bas kets and cardboard boxes from oil stations on the line from Nice to Tou lon to the Paris markets. Certain cars are switched off to Frankfort, Berlin and Munich; others continue to Brussels end others to Calais, where their perishable freight Is rushed to the markets of London end Man chester. Certain shipments reach Bt Peters burg and Vienna, end the facilities thus offered the flower growers of southern France are unique in the transportation world. A special train crew sorts these tens of thousands of parcels en route, the eight or ten sorters hnndllng the baskets as care fully as the mails are handled. The cut flower Industry of southern France began with the Impetus first given by Alphonse Karr, the ecrlvaln Jardlnler, as he was known when he settled In St. Raphael In the latter part of the Inst century. Today the violets of Hyeres, like the roses and carnations of Antlbes and the nnrclssus and Roman hyacinths of Ollloules, Le Tradet and Carquleranne, are found In the shops of Paris scarce eighteen hours after they were grow ing In the open air on the Mediterra nean shores. Red Rand Brand CANDY 15c the Pound Watch Our Windows for BARGAINS Chocolates and Ron Bons 15c the Half Pound Everything Cheaper at the 5-10-15 CHINA SIJVtl-PORCF.LAIN GLASSWARE The 5-10-15 Has What You Want The Best In Men's Ladies' and Children's Hosiery 5 10 15 CENT STORE tleilbronner Bldg. 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If you are looking for Electrical Lighting of Perfect Satisfaction . you can get it here. All our electrical supplies, as well as onr lighting install ations, are absolutely perfection. At Always Low Price Our Work is Guaranteed DEAN & SHAW Phone 3 Res. Phone 272-M KELLY BROS. HAY AND OATS Rolled Barley, Bran, Shorts and Straw PHONE 2I7-M Fourth Street Between Oak end Stete For Sale by Owner 20 Acres Three acres seven-year-old New towns, two acres four years old, 10 acres solid three-year-olds, 5 acres in hay, one acre logsnl)erries, one acre Btrawberries between trees. Some small fruit and small mixed family orchard. Seven room house, good barn and outbuildings. Two miles southwest of town. Half cash will handle this place. If interested Phone 3332-L and owner will take you to property in automobile. Will sell 5 or 10 acres Mt. Hood Railroad TIME TABLE No. 10. Effective April 17, 1911 So. Bound STATIONS No. Bound A. M, P. 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