riOOD RIVER GLACIER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 1915 The diamond ring foretells the near presence of a happy bride. Or, it may ex press the appreciation of the devoted hus band or admiring friend. In any case, unquestioning assurance as to its quality adds much to the satisfac tion of the giver and recipient. Our present diamond stock offers you unusual values, and our expert advice and assistance in making your selection costs you nothing and safeguards your interests. May we suggest your early investigation? W. F. Laraway, Jeweler The Handy Fruit Sack It has been thoroughly tired out during the sea sons of 1913 and 1914, and found to be the most practical picking sack on the market. A trial will convince you that it is a money saver. If you can not get it at your dealers send $1.50 to William Munroe Route No. 2 Hood River, Ore. Get Your Dishes Our new premium dishes have arrived. Bring your tickets in and have them redeemed. WOOD'S GROCERY "The Best Things to Eat" DOC 3 C 30 WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FRESH SUPPLY OF Nitrate of Soda, Muriate of Potash AND ALL KINDS OF FERTILIZERS COME TO US DIRECT FOR WOOD -FIBERED HOUSE PLASTER CEMENT AND LIME AS WE UNLOAD DIRECT FROM THE CARS STRANAHAN & CLARK Hood River, Oregon The Purity Dairy Co. Yours for prompt service and Good Milk THOS. D. CALKINS White River Flour Makes Bread Having the Old Bready Flavor AT YOUR GROCERS Groceries and Hardware TENTS FOR CAMPING Visit our store for you will always find bargains for cash. Closing out buggy harness and have some good buys in this line. J. T. Holman, The Heights Twelfth Street PORTLAND TOTS FROLIC IN ORCHARD After day of rollicking fun on the ranch plice of Leslie Butler, 60 chil dren from the home of the Boys and Girla Aid Society returned to Portland on the local Thursday afternoon. The foundlings, the youngest of whom was Clifford Hickson, aged three, were guests for the day of the Woman's club, who served a bountiful fried chicken dinner. They arrived hers at 10.80 in the morning and were taken to the orchard place in a train of automo biles furnished by merchants and orcn ardista. Their special car on the return trip carried many boxes of Hood River fruit, which for a week to come will serve to recall the day of life in the country. The children were accompanied by R. E. Arne, superintendent of the home and wife; Miss Edna Avery, matron of the home; Miss Lsvonne Stanton, boys' superindent ; Miss Hattie Wand, gills' superintendent, and B. R. Chapman, boys' superintedennL Happy ahouta rent the air, when the children were given permission to wade in a brook on the Butler place. All shoes and stockings were soon on! and the littla fellows were soon splash ing in the cool water. "We simply had to hang them out on the rocks, " says Mrs. Arne, "when they had fin ished wading." The following local automobile own era transported the children to and from the train: S. A. Mitchell, t)r. H. L. Dumble, Dr. E. L. Scobee, Les lie Butler, J. H. Heilbronner, E. A. Franz, A. D. Ramsey, William Stewart and Charles Rathbun. FLOYD F. GIBBS HAS UNIQUE MOTOR BIKE Floyd F. Gibbs.'of the Western Union office, has the most unique motor bike ever seen in Hood River. He calls it his "halfbreed." To the new bicycle, a machine with three speeds, making it possible to pull the local hills very eas ily with man power, he has attached motor wheel. The attachment runs along beside the rear wheel of the bike. It ia only half the diameter of the large wheels, but its motor driven power ia sufficient to take the owner of the machine "kit ing" up any of Hood River's grades. Nor does the rider get the vibration, found objectionable in the usual motor cycle. "1 can travel for 120 miles with the gasoline I can carry in my tank," says the proud owner of the new "half breed." CLOUD CAP INN WILL CLOSE WEDNESDAY Dorsey B. Smith, manager of the hostelry, who passed through the city Monday, announces that Cloud Cap Inn will close next Wednesday, September 1, two weeks earlier than contem plated. Sunday will be the last excur sion day to the noted resort. "It being necessary that we do the work while we have help at the Inn," says Mr. Smith, "the road will be diked as we leave to protect it from winter torrents. Still it will be possi ble to drive to the first turn around in the national forest and walk to the snowline, four miles distant. How ever, we urge that pedestrians be care ful and step over the dikes, in order that they may not be trodden down." J. A. EPPING WILL LEAD CORNET BAND The Hood River Cornet band has se cured J. A. Epping as leader, and the musical organization, which has Jmade such headway for the past several months under the direction of Thomas Hill, who has been successfully in charge of town bands in Goldendale and other northwestern cities, is now practicing twice weekly. Concerts are planned for this winter. A number of new members are in prospect, and Hood River's band bids fair to become one of the best of the state. Mrs. Ilansberry Passes The body of Mrs. W. T. Hansberry, a former resident, who died Wednesday of last week at her home at Seaside, was interred last Friday morning at Idlewilde cemetery, Rev. Alonzo Dix, pastor of the First Day Adventist church of Portland, conducting the ser vices at the graveside. Mrs. Hansberry was 67 years of age. She was a native of Ohio. She with her husband and children came to Hood River 25 years ago. Nine years ago the family removed to Cacsade Locks, here they lived or three years before going to Seaside. Her husband, a vet eran of the Civil war, preceded Mrs. Hansberry to the grave before the family let Hood River county. Mrs. Hansberry leaves surviving a son and two daughters H. E. Hansberry, Mrs. Dorrence Smith and Mrs. Ray Hans berry. The members of Canby Woman's Re lief Corps conducted ritualistic services at the grave. Members of Canby Post, G. A. R., acted as pallbearers. Despondency Due to Indigestion "About three months ago when I was suffering from indigestian which caused headache and dizzy spells and made me feel tired and despondent, 1 began tak ing Chamberlain's Tablets,"writes Mrs. Geo. Hon, Macedon, N. Y. "This med icine proved to be the very thing I need ed, as one day's treatment relieved me greatly. I used two bottles of Cham berlain's Tablets and they rid me of this trouble." Obtainable everywhere. Apple Tree Bears Fruit and Blossoms A. J. Grow reports a freak of nature on the East Side place of William Goes. An apple tree bears ripening fruit and profuse clusters of blossoms. The foli age of the tree turned yellow this sum mer, and it was thought that it was dy ing. However, since the blooms have appeared the tree has taken on a richer green, and the pink blossoms and red flushed fruit in the foliage make a pleasing picture.' Sickness Common in Summer Hay fever is attributed to pollen float ing in tha air, while asthma is caused by dust and certain atmospheric conditions common in summer. Sufferers who can seek the mountains or sea. Hay fever and asthma victims compelled to remain at home will find relief ia Foley's Honey a jd Tar Compound which nil ays the in flammation, soothes and heals raw and rasping bronchial tubes and helps to overcome difficulty in breathing, and makes sound, refreshing sleep possible. For sale by Chas. N. Clarke. Commercial Printiug at this office. UNEXPECTED REUN ION AT WOOD HOME An unexpected family reunion was participated in at the home of J. M. Wood last Thursday night. Thursday afternoon a stranger, motoring witb his wife through the city, was attract ed by the name on Mr. Wood's grocery window and stopped in to purchase some supplies. I be stranger was E. W. Wood, of Seattle. Wash. He called for the proprietor, and said as he gave his order, "My name'a Wood, too. My home ia in Seattle." Aa the conversa tion of the two continued, they recog nised each other as first cousins. Ihey bad not see or heard of each other for 12 years. While the reunited cousins were talk ing over old times at the store, a sister of the grocer, accompanied by her hus band and children, unexpectedly airived by automobile from Vancouver, Wash., and drove up in front of the store. Mrs. J. M. Wok1 commandeered some frying chickens, ana the Wood home was the scene of reunion feast that night. The Seattle man and bis wife had been on a motor trip through eastern Waihir.gton. They bad gone from the Sound city by way of Snoquslmie Pass and Ellensburg. From Yakima they journeyed to Hood River through Gol dendale and Camas Prairie. FIVE YOUNG MEN Five young men, William Chandler, Fred Coshow. Forrest L. Moe, Kdwin Sonnichsen and William Hostettler, ac companied by a convoy of three row boats, swam the Columbia river from the new beach east of the city Sunday. The first of the swimmers to reach the Washington bank, a straight distance of a little more than a mile, made a record time of 25 minutes. The other boys followed him closely. Sunday was the hottest dsy of the year here. The government thermom eter of E. W. Birge registered a tem perature of 98 degrees. The cool beach was the most popular place in the county. Old and young enjoyed the water. An audience of more than 200 eagerly watched the alow progress of the swimmers. RESORTS Children at the home of Mrs. Alma L. Howe's Cottage farm have had more fun thia week than at any time this summer. During the warm days the little fellows have been permitted to engage in water fights on the back lawn. Mrs. Howe has a private water system, and after the warm sun's rcjs have shone for a while on the big tank, the water is just at the right tempera ture to feel pleasant to the youngsters as it strikes them. New guests at Cottage farm the past week have been: Mrs. J. W. Griffith, Mrs. F. I. Robertson, Mrs. E. L. Moses and Mrs.Al W. Rahles and little daugh ter, Nancy, all of Portland; Mrs. Aus tin Obsurn and children, Alice and John, of Astoria. Because of the smoky haze on the horizon, due to the many forest fires, the greatest of the pleasures of an as cent of Mount Hood have been deprived guests of Cloud Cap Inn However, a number of the hardier vacationists have made the summit, where they have been interested in watching the forest rangers stationed there trying to locate new fires from the eyrie lookout. Harry Bailey Victim of Beach Thieves Harry Bailey, member of the city police force, was forced to return home sock less and penniless from the Colum bia beach Wednesday afternoon of last week. Mr. Bailey was the victim of beach thieves.thouhgt to be small boys, whom he himself had set himself to watch. While the officer, who ia very fond of a swim, was disporting himself in the limpid depths of the Columbia cove, some one broke into a bath house and relieved Mr. Bailey of his pocket book and socks. Fortunately, he had left his revolver at Frank Dayton's booth. A Medicine Chest for 25c In this cheat you have an excellent remedy for tootache, bruises, sprains, stiff neck, backache, neuralgia, rheunm tits in and for most emergencies. One 25c bottle of Sloan's Liniment does it all thia because these ailments are symp toms, not diseases, ami are caused by congestion and inflammation. If you doubt, ask those who live Sloan's Lini ment, or bettor still, buy a 25c bottle and prove it. All druggists. Ashley Wilson Sees Beauty Spots Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Wilson spent a portion of last week at Homer Rogers' Mount Hood Lodge. While at the Up per Valley resort they were taken by Mr. Rnffftra tn F.Ik Mpurlnwa ami ihnain the beauty spots of the mountains. "Mr. itogers certainty nas a hne re sort," says Mr. Wilson. "It is within riiflph nf an manu flHrnetiua nninfa nf scenic interest that it is drawing large crowds. We made the journey to Elk meaaowa oy norseDBCK. Doubts Disappear No One In Hood River Who Haa a Bad Back Should Ignore Thia Double Proof Does your back ever ache? - Have you suspected your kidneys? Backache is sometimes kidney ache. With it may come dizzy spells, Sleepless nights, tired, dull days, Distressing urinary disorders. Doan'a Kidney Pills have been en dorsed by thousands. Are recommended here at home. You have the Hood River proof. Read now the Hood Kiver sequel. Renewed testimony ; tested by time. William Boormanof 415 Sherman Ave nue, Hood River, says. "I was in bad shape with kidney trouble. My back was very lame and I was annoyed a great deal by the kidney secretions. I could hardly stoop. Doan's Kidney Pills quickly relieved these ailments and I publicly recommend them." Over five years later Mr. Boor man said: "Whenever I have disordered kidneys or dizzy spells and blurred sight, I use Doan's Kidney Pills. They always give me relief." Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kid ney Pills the same that Mr. Boorman had.. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buf falo, New York. Mr. Merchant, a price marker will save you hours of time when marking yonr goods. Accuracy and neatness are its commendable features, A few cents buys one at this office. RHEUMATISM ARRESTED Many people suffer the tortures of lame muscles and stiffened joints because of impurities in the blood, and each suc ceeding stuck seems more acute until rheumatism ha in vaded the whole system. To arrest rheumatism it is quite as im portant to improve vour general health as to purify your blooa, ana the cod liver oil in Sjcott'sEmulsion is nature'sgreat blood maker, while its medicinal nourishment strengthens the organs to expel the impurities and upbuild your strength. Scott's Emulsion is helping thousand every day who could not Bud other relief. Kcfusc the alcoholic substitutes. 181 l rr .-H end or mm j At the no! o (he historic Lewis no! Clark trail, on the Pacific Ocean, lies 2 S miles of forest- skirted surf-washed CUTSOf KACfl. Big, modern Hotels at ttAMttM III SIASIK. Fine bathing in Surf and two $35,000 Katatoria. Manifold amusements, golf, tennis, etc. Inexpensive hotel, cottage and camp accommodations. A LONG the grand scenic Colunv bia on "Ik N rtl hat RuT Limited Trains to Portland, thence thru the picturesque Holland of Oregon"and Astoria to the Oceanside. M0P0V1KS oh Exposition Trips via North Bank and the fast new 3 million dollar steamships brea MruKfT us! "Ntrtktri Ntifk." em in ' m w sj iir i Stnd Ur Our Vmcmtlon BokUt $6.55 Round Trip from Hood River Particulars of ticket agent, O-W. R. & N. Co., also week end fares E. A.GIBERT, Agt. While Salmon, Wash. f. I mm. I I. . ., ftHM. traps i Our Stock of Box Nails Orchard Twine Orchard Ladders Is complete, prices right See us before buying, it will pay you. 1 Blowers Hardware Co The Firm That "MaKes Good" Phone 1691 Oak and 1st Sts. COTTAGE HOSPITAL Hood River's Medical Institution Open to the public for treat ment of Medical and Surgi cal cases. RATES ON APPLICATION Address Cottage Hospital Assn. HOOD RIVER, OREGON. Saddles! Just received some new saddles also new fly nets, cow covers, dusters, auto robes, tenia and wagon sheets. William Weber Bell Building Get the Habit of having your horses shod at our shops at the corner of Fourth and Columbia sts. It will be mutually advantageous. Of course I want the work and expect a reasonable profit no more. You want your animals shod with materials that will last and you want the job to be such that the animal will have a safe footing. You will be pleased, your horsea will be 1 pleased and I will be pleased. While we wish you to k'now that we are equipped to do all kinds of blacksmithing, wagonmaking, woodwork, we de sire to call special attention to our tire setting. No job too small or too big. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. Vv G. SNOW Phone 2611 Hood River, Oregon Hunt Paint & Wall Paper Co. Complete line of PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES, Etc Heath & Milligan Mixed Faints Glidden's Varnishes Boom Mouldings Bulk Calcimine Mixed to Order Plate and Card Kail Dry Paste mm B8' ipgi pj j . if 1WISH to announce to my patrons that I have purchased the entire In terest in the market for merly conducted by Mr Van Alien and myself. As suring you of my appreci ation of your past favors, I solicit that you continue to do buainess with us. 1 Good quality meats and courteous treatment. W. J. FILZ Telephone 414! -4i Real Estate and Loans I will endeavor to have a bar gain always in all lines of Real Estate. Office hours from nine , A. M. to five P. M. T. D. Tweedy Phone 2644 1103 Wilson St., Hood River, Ore. S. E. BARTME-SS FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND PRACTICAL EHRALMER HOOD RIVER, OREGON WJ.Baker&Co. Dealers in REAL ESTATE Fruit and Farm Lands 312 Cascade Ave. LICENSED EMBALMER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR Phone 1394 ..Livery, Feed and Draying.. STRANAHANS & RATHBUN Hood River, Ore. Horses bought, sold or exchanged. Pleasure parties can securejflrst-class rlgf. ' Special attention given to moving furniture aoe pianoa. We do everything horses can do, Telephone 2131