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Hood River, Oregon
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White River
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AT YOUR GROCERS
STORY OF NATHAN
IEL AND MARY COE
LISTEN!
If you are in the market for an automobile see
Howe & Ingalls who handle the
Maxwell Cars
They have a real automobile, every convenience, every
accessory, and all for the astonishingly small price of
$745, f. o. b. Hood River.
And talk to Maxwell owners.
Howe & Ingalls
Maxwell Agency
Fourth and Columbia Sts.
(By Mrs. T. R. Coon.)
In compiling thii (ketch I am in.lebt
td (or information to the writings of
11. C. Coe. Laurence C'ce, Mrs. Eliza
beth Lord, Mrs. Camilla Don tie II and
Mrs. E. S. Jcslyn, also to the kindness
of Mrs. Kittie Coe.
Nathaniel Coe, a native of Morris
county. New Jersey, was born Septem
ber 12, 17i8. His father. Joel Coe.was
a native of England, his mother. Hul
dan Horton, was a native of New York
city and, traced her ancestry in Amer
ica back five generations. Harnabas
Norton built the first frame building
eretced on the east end of Long Island.
It was built in Kt0 and in June, 187H,
was still in a good state of preserva
tion. It has always been owned and
occupied by a descendant of Karnanas
Horton, of the Horton name.
In 171)5, when Nathaniel was seven
veara old, his parents moved to Scipio,
New York, going by sloop to Albany in
four'days ; from there they went with
an ox team, by way of Cayuga, Wood
Cretk and Auburn to their destination.
The entire trip required ore month.
We rind no record of how his youthful
days were passed, but -we learn that
early in life he was an accomplished
penman and traveled through the south
ern states teaching penmanship, and
studying the resources and conditions
of the south. Later he studied law.
In the war of 1812 he was captain of a
company of soldiers from New York.
He was married in Auburn, N. Y.,
October 5, 1S27, to Mary Taylor White,
daughter of Laurence Emory W hite and
Cyria Charge. Mary White was burn
on I'earl street, near Broadway, New
York, March 11, 1801. Of her early life
we know little, but, as the wife of
Nathaniel Coe we find her an educated,
refined, Christian woman, an able writ
er of both prose and poetry, and a fit
ting companion to her husband. A
lover's poem, by Nathaniel Coe, to
"Miss Mary White," is still in exist
ence; the sentiments are of the lofti
est, while the penmanship, of Spencer
ian style, is as perfect as though made
by a modern printing press.
In 182U they moved to Nunda, N. Y.,
remaining there until they came west.
There their children were born and
spent their childhood ; there their two
little girls were both laid to rest; Cor
nelia at the age of ten, and Susan
Amelia in infancy. For the death of
Cornelia the mother never ceased to
grieve. Of Susan Amelia she wrote:
"To whom, like a dewdrop kissed off
by the sun's morning beam,
A beauteous existence was given,
Whose soul seeiiied to come down to
earth in a dream.
Only to wake up when it ascended to
Heaven."
Nathaniel Coe possessed a thorough
education and a vigorous mind. Besides
his law practice he engaged in the
mercantile business and in horticul
ture; of the latter he was passionately
fund.
A writer in "Horton'a Genealogy,"
says, "He was an honest lawyer and an
upright politician and always com
manded the respect of and esteem of
his fellow men. He was long a magis
trnte and for four years in succession
represented Livingstone and Alleghany
counties in the legislature of New
York. He was often an arbitrator,
both in tne church and out of it. In
religion he was, what was then called
by way of reproach, a Radical. He
was a thoroughly anti-slavery man,
and while the Liberty party was in ex
istence, he was its firm and warm sup
porter." In his autograph album are found
these naioes: Silas Wright, Martin
Van P.uren, Hamilton Fish, J. C. Cal
houn, Samuel Tilden, Horatio Seymour,
speaker of Assembly, Millard Fillmore.
Levi Chase and Horace Greely.
In 1851, when he was 63 years of
age, he received the appointment of
postal agent fur Oregon from President
Fillmore. To accept this trust was to
plunge into the wilderness where the
rights of the savage were unquestioned
and civilization a dream of the future.
Must people of that age would shrink
from such an undertaking, but Nathan
iel Coe did not hesitate. Accompanied
by his son, Eugene, he came by the
way of the Isthmus to i'ortland, Ore.,
where he established his headquarters.
F'rom there postal routes were laid
from British Columbia to California,
from the Pacific ocean to the Rocky
mountains. Wherever the pioneer had
blazed the way the postman was made
to follow with his letters andj papers
from home.
Postal Agent Coe traveled many long
miles in canoe, on horseback or on foot,
enduring hardhsips and fatigue that
would have disheartened the majority
of younger men. After two years of
this work he was so well pleased with
the country that he sent for his family
to join him. On December 12, 1853,
Mrs. Coe and her three sons, Laurence,
Charles and Henry, embarked on the
side wheel steamer. Georeia. Eiuht
j days later they reached the city of As-
pinwall, now known as the city of Co
lon. The town then consisted of a few
small houses, with a sea beach in front
and a tropical forest behind.
In crossing the isthmus they had sev
real very thrilling experiences. Mrs.
Coe rode a mule and Henry, nine years
of age, was carried on the back of the
native guide. Laurence and Charles
walked. Five days were consumed in
going from Apsinwall to Panama, where
Mrs. Coe and Henry took passage on
the steamer California for San Fran
cicso. Laurence and Charles were de
tained to look after the baggage until
next steamer day, Henry was very ill
with Panama fever on the trip up the
coast and Mrs. Coe waited in San Fran
cisco with him, until the arrival of the
other sons, when they all took passage
on the steamer Fremont for Portland,
which they reached after a tempestu
ous voyage. Mr. Coe and Eugene were
there to welcome them to the "Land of
Promise." They were entertained by
Mr. and Mrs. Thos. J. Dryer, at their
reisdence in Portland. Mr. Dryer was
founder and editor of the Oregonian.
The reunited family remained in Port
land some months looking for a loca
tion. At one time they decided to secure
land on the east side of the Willamette
river, just across from the village of
Portland, and an option was taken on a
large number of acres. Then the grand
eur and wild beauty of eastern Oregon,
the glorious climate, the advantages of
a location in the gorge of the great
river of the west was considered, and
the 'option was given up in favor of
eastern Oregon. A bill of lumber was
ordered from Bradford mill at the Cas
cades, the lumber to be shipped to The
Dalles for the purpose of erecting a
store building in that little hamlet.
Mr. Coe had heard of the disastrous
venture of. W. C. Laughlin and Dr.
Farnsworth on Dog river in the winter
of 1852 and '53, but was nevertheless
interested in that locality and foresaw
future possibilities.
In the spring of 1854 Mr. and Mrs.
Coe and Henry made an excursion to
The Dalles. They left Portland in the
morning on toe side wheel steamer
Fashion, Var, Bergan, master, and
reached the Lower Cascades at night,
w here they were entertained at the
home of B. B. Bishop, a brother-in-law
of the Bradford!.
The portage s six miles in length.
At the Upper Cascades the -iradfords
had just completed schooner of 40
tons burden which made trips to The
Dalles when the wind was favorable.
On this schooner they took passage and
teirg favored with a good breeze
reached Dog river at noon. They land
ed for a brief survey and were delight
ed with what they saw. Iteembarkmg
they reached I he Dalles that night.
They remained over one day, returning
on the little propeller Allen, Turn Glad
well captain. This was the only steam-
tr on the river at that time.
(To be continued)
TASMArN VISIT
ORS ARE PLEASED
Attracted ny tne community s or
chards, its scenery and because they
have seen the exhibit at the Panama
Pai'ific International exposition, people
not only from the four corners of the
Cr.ited States but from every section
of the globe have visited the Hood
Kiver valley this summer. Hut the
A (pie Valley has entertaired no moie
enthusiastic! tourists than Mr. ana Mrs
L. M. Shoobriage, of Hubart, las
mania, who made a mecca Friday to
Van Horn a Butte, the puint from
which the great colored panorama of
the orchard district, hung in the Ore
gon building, was taken.
Mr. Shoobridge owns one of Tas
mania's largest tracts. The addition
of Hobart, in which is located his
hume, is called Newtown. "1 find,"
he said after seeing the local orchards,
"that your methods of culture do not
differ radically from ours. You prune
somewhat differently. One of our chief
varieties of apples, one that I have not
fuund in America, is the Stermer Pip
pin. It has many of the qualities of
the Newtown. We have SpitzenLurgs
in Australia."
Mr. Shoobridge says that the Euro
pean war will cripple his industry bad
ly for the time being. "And, too," he
says, "we had a severe drought last
year from which we have not yet re
covered. Our fruit for the most part
is shipped to England. However, we
send some to the Orient and to India."
Mr. Shoobridge has spent more than
three months in seeing the United
States. He went as far east as Bos
ton and New York. "Oregon appeals
to us more than any state we have
seen," declares the Tssmanian apple
man. "1 took a motor trip up from
Portland over the Columbia river high
way. We simply reveled in the Been
ery. I only wish we had something
like that in our country."
The visitors were taken to Van Horn
Butte Friday morning by Kenneth Mc
Kay.
PROMINENT PHILAN
THROPIST IS VISITOR
Edward Lee McClain, Sr., accompa
nied by his wife and daughter, Miss
Helen McClain, of Greenfield, Ohio,
was in the valley last week visiting his
son, Edward Lee McClain, Jr. Mr.
McClain is prominent in Ohio financial
circles. He was nominated for the
board of directors of the F'ederal Re
serve Bank of his district, but on ac
count of active business relations which
made heavy demands on his time he
declined the responsibility.
Mr. McClain, who is a heavy invest
or in this community, his local affairs
being in charge of his son whom he is
visiting, has won renown throughout
the Ohio and Mississippi valleys for his
philanthropy. His latest gift to the
public is presented in a $300,000 high
school building, which bears the donor's
name, at Greenlield, his native city.
The structuie, which has been referred
to as the most modern in architecture
and equipment to be found in the
United States, was dedicated Septem
ber 2, 3 and 4, celebrities in the educa
tional world being present from all
pBrts of the United States.
The McClain party spent the latter
part of last week at the Pendleton
Uuund Up. 1 hey will motor over the
Columbia river highway and visit the
California expositions.
Boy Scouts Elect Officers
Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts of Amer
ica, ot flood River, held their semi-annual
election of ollicers last Friday
night at the residence of C. K. Mar
shal. The following officers of the
Troop were elected for the ensuing six
months : Selman Gassoway, patrol lead
er; Wilbur Hoyt, secretary, and Myron
Hoyt, treasurer. For the sports they
intend to indugle in, Lloyd Blowers
was elected football captain; Vane
Ford, baseball captain; Selman Gasso
way, track captain; and Arnold Mitch
ell, tennis captain.
This meeting was held at the Mar
shal residence because Rev. A. S. Do
nat, scoutmaster, was not in town so
that it could not be held at the Congre
gational church. Mr. Do.-.at is expected
to return Monday. It is generally
known that the local scouts at present
have not a very large organization;
this is partly the boys' fault, and part
ly the hand of fate. Scoutmasters Do
nat and Brunquist at present have not
the right amount of time to give to
the boys, which is essential to a good
organization.
However, the troop will be given a
great push toward that blissful condi
tion called success, this winter. Mark
Moe, ex-scout, one who has been
through the mill, is going to devote his
extra time for the benefit of the troop.
Ihey will be given instruction in regu
lar scout work, together with having
their games, and probably by next
spring there will be a number of sec
ond class scouts in the troop, whereas
there are none now.
To join the organization a boy must
be at least 12 years of age and then
pass the tenderfoot teBt. The dues for
the first month are 25 cents, for each
following month, 10 cents. So let us
each hope for a greater membership,
and ultimately a greater Troop.
Huxley Inspecting for Exchange
H. M. Huxley is now busy in the
valley acting as chief inspector for the
Fruit Grower's Exchange. His daugh
ter. Miss Mildred Huxley, is in the
office of the shipping agency. Mana
ger McKay states that apples were
received at the new warehouse, now in
course of completion, yesterday. The
office of the new structure will not be
finished for a week or two yet.
None Equal to Chamberlain's.
''I have tried most all of the cough
cures ami find that there is none that
equal Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
It lias never failed to give me prompt re
lief," write W. V. Harrier, Montpelier,
Ind. When yon have a cold give this
rernerly a trial and fee for yourself what
a splendid medicine it is. Obtainable
everywhere.
AT NEW ELECTRIC
Today
Blanche Sweet, starring in the "War
rens of Virginia." Agatha Warren,
daughter of the aristocratic southern
General Warren, has, before the civil
war, fallen in love with Ned Burton,
of New York. With the beginning of
hostilities, Gen. Warren take command
of many of the southern troops and
Burton, enlisting in the Union army,
becomes a lieutenant, the lovers being
separated by their different sympa
thies. Most of the action of the drama.
which is beyond question the most su
perb battle spectacle ever produced,
takes place durirg the closing days of
the war, when Gen. Warren's soldiers
are suffering from the lack of supplies,
liurtonjis forced by his superior officers
to use his intimacy with the Warren
family in carrying a ruse which leads
to the defeat of the supply trains com
ing to the relief of the Confederate ar
my. When he is captured, Agatha,
still loving him in spite of herself,
offers him the means of escape, which
he is too proud to accept. The timely
surrender of Lee at Appomatox is all
that saves him from being shot.
The sequel to these stirring events
is the ultimate reunion of the lovers.
The Warrens of Virignia ran for more
than a year at the Bclasco theatre in
New Y'ork city and is acknowledged to
be the one great classic of the Ameri
can Civil war, showing the true mo
tives of both sides and the sorrows of
fratricidal warfare.
Friday and Saturday
"The Ebb Tide." A three act Selig
drama featuring the beautiful Kathlyn
Williams. W heeler Oakman and Harry
Lonsdale also appear in this interesting
feature. :
"t'uty Fortune Hunting." A Vita-'
graph comedy with Wally Van and Nita
Frazer. A comedy with a punch.
Sunday
"The Country Boy." Paramount
special feature. Edgar Selwyn'a fa
mous Broadway success, with Marshel
Neilan in the title role. A heart inter
est drama of rich humor and rare path
os showing hnw the country boy is
saved from the temptations of the city.
Monday ,
Monday, October 4, one day only.
"Who Pays?" "Toil and Tyranny".
Last in a series of 12 dramas featuring
Ruth Roland and Henry King. Of un
diluted realism. The program will also
contain a one reel comedy and the
Pathe news.
Tuesday
"The Mystery of Mary." Vitagraph
three reeler featuring Betty Gray and
Lionel Adams.
"Snakeville's Twins." An Essanay
comedy with Victor Potel, Harry Todd,
Margaret Joslin and Ben Turpin.
Wednesday and Thursday
Wednesday and Tursday, October 6
and 7. "David Harum." A five reel
version of the famous story produced
by the Famous Players Film Co., star
ring Wm. 11. Crane. A play that you
cannot afford to miss.
Mothers- Watch Irritable Children!
That lever, paleness, grinding of teeth
while asleep, and coated tongueare indi
cations that your child has worms in its
system. Kickapoo Worm Killer quickly
gets rid of tlieFe pirasites. It Is perfectly
safe for even the most deliciate children.
It is pleasant to take lias three effective
medicinal qualities : acts as a laxative,
expels the worms, and tones up the sys
tem. Begin treatment today and elimi
nate tlie cause of irritableness. -oc.
Frederick Invents Ladder
H. J. Frederick, of the contracting
firm of Frederick & Arnold, has invent
ed a new orchard ladder. Ihe new de
vice is so braced as to be perfectly
ligid, after having been opened and
placed in the branches of a tree. Mr.
Frederick has applied for a patent on
his invention.
OLDER BUT STRONGER
To be healthy at seventy, prepare at
forty, is sound advice, because in the
strength of middle life we too often forget
that neglected colds, or careless treat
ment of alight aches and pains, simply
undermine strength and bring chronic
weakness for later years.
To be stronger when older, keep your
blood pure and rich and active with the
strength-building and blood-nourishing
properties of Scott's Emulsion which isa
food, a tonic and a medicine to keep your
blood rich, alleviate rheumatism and
avoid sickness. No alcohol in Scott's.
Scott & Downc, Bloomficld, N. J.
Saddles!
Just received some new saddles
alfo new fly nets, cow covers,
dusters, auto robes, tents and
wagon sheets.
William Weber
Bell Building
Real Estate and
Loans
I will endeavor to have a bar
pain 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.
Owing to the War
There has been a DECLINE
in prices; we quote this week
5d Pearson Cement Box Nails
$ 1 .25 per keg
Barnett Apple Picking Buckets
$1.00 each
Orchard Ladders, regular 35c
now 25c per foot
We positively will not be under
sold. When you want Hard
ware it will pay you to see
Blowers Hardware Co
The Firm That "MaKes Good"
Phone 1691
Oak and 1st Sts.
The Best by Test
Is the verdict of orchardists of Hood River and other
districts who have compared the
Hood River Box Nailing Press
with similar devices. Though patented and with de
vices of convenience, this machine, made in Hood
River, costs no more than you pay for less efficient
presses. The Hood River Box Nailing Press is a
money saver, for it speeds up the work of your nailer.
Wagon Racks
Have you one? You will find ours by the scores in
the Valley. The owners are satisfied and so will you
be. Give us your order quick, for the hauling season
is on us. II Remember we do repairing and blacksmith
ing, and that no better horseshoeing in the country
than is done at our shop.
W. G. SNOW
Fourth Street Phone 2611
Hunt Painl & Wall Paper Co.
Complete line of PAINTS, OILS, BRUSHES, lite.
Heath & Milligan Mixed Paints
Glidden's Varnishes
Room Mouldings
Bulk Calcimine Mixed to Order
Plate and Card Rail
Dry Paste
mm
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Vetch and Clover Seed
Place your orders for seed row. (Jet your seed in before early l ull
ruins. We carry a full line of Full grains for bay and cover crops.
Clover Seed, Alfalfa Seed. Alsyke Clover VETCH, RYE,
WINTER WHEAT and WINT ER OATS.
KELLY BROS. WAREHOUSE
Seventh and R. R. St.
Phone 1401
Anderson Undertaking Co.
LICENSED EMBALMER AND
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
W.J.Baker&Co.
Dealers in
REAL ESTATE
Fruit and Farm
Lands
312 Cascade Ave.
Phone 1394
PASHION STABLE
..Livery, Feed and Draying..
STRANAHANS & RATHBUN
Hood River, Ore.
Horses bought, sold or exchanged.
Pleasure parties can secure rst-claB8 rigs.
Special attention given to moving furniture ane
pianos.
We do everything horees can do.
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