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About The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933 | View Entire Issue (March 8, 1917)
HOOD 1UVER O LACIER. THURSDAY, MARCH 81917 COL TUCKER IS 63 YEARS OLD WOMEN OFFER PRIZE LARAWAV WILL FOR CHEAPEST DRESS ENLARGE BUSINESS Io celebration of Col. Tucker' birth day, CoL and Mrs. W. F. Tucker, who returned Wednesday of last week from a visit to Manila, on Thursday enter tained at luncheon a party of friend at the Mt Hood Hotel Col. Tucker, U. S. A., retired, was formerly pay master of the Island Department and was stationed at Manila, Later he filled a like position at Vancouver Bar rack and at the time of his retire ment Col. Tucker was stationed at Chicago, paymaster of the Lakes De partment. In 1908 Col. Tucker was honored with the commission of assis tant paymaster general of the United States Army. As a momento of hi active armv davs. the commission. after she had had it placed in a hand some frame, was again presented to KX1. TucKer inursoay Dy n wiie. The voyage of Col. and Mrs. Tucker from Manila was made aboard the U. S. Army Transport Sheridan. A military party of 65 had been expected to embark on the transport at Hono lulu, and since Col. Tucker was not sailing under orders, it was expected that he and Mrs. Tucker would remain at Honolulu for the arrival of the next American bound transport. "Just as we were making ready for entrance to the harbor at Honolulu," says Col. Tucker, "we received word of the diplomatic break with Germany. Almost simultaneous with our arrival the crews of German boats interned in the harbor tired their vessel, and with in an hour the town was under martial taw. Ine commanding general came aboard the transport the next morning, and in my conversation with him conhrmcd the news that no aceommo dations would be available for Mrs. Tucker and myself. After offering my services to the uenerai, it 1 were needed, I proceeded to get comfortable quarters at the Young Hotel. Imag ine the pleasantness of my surprise within a very short time on receiving an orderly from the General with a message that a naval officer, who had received orders transferring him to a Honolulu post, and his wife would vacate the Sheridan. The place, the message stated, would be held for Mrs. Tucker and me, if we wanted it, and you may be sure we did." Col. Tucker was retired in 1909 be cause of very poor health. He came to Hood River a very ill man. But today, despite his 63 years, he carries himself with an erectness of bearing that might put to shame many men far younger. "It was particularly gratifying to me," says Col. Tucpker, "to meet so many or my old associates on our, re cent journey and to have them com pliment me on my good health. Many of them, when they last saw me, ex pected soon to hear that 1 had crossed over. I told them what in my opinion had worked a cure for me plenty of out-door exercise in the healthful air of Oregon. You ought to then have seen a number of them asking me to pick out a location for them here in the Hood River Valley. I could be busy for the next few months filling commissions and taking options on real estate, but I declined the responsibil ity. You may be sure I did not falter m my recommendations of the Oregon country lor its healthrulness. but I ad vised my friends to come and look for themselves, and then they will locate." Col. Tucker, who with his wife left Thursday afternoon for their Upper Valley ranch home. El Correeidor. named for the famed fortress guarding me entrance to Manna harbor, paid high tribute to the late General r unston. "For two years at Vnacouverv" said Col. Tucker, "I was on General Funs- ton s staff. News of his sudden death filled me with a sincere grief. He was one of our greatest military men ana me country will reel his loss. " A a fitting climax to the discussion of "Rational Dresi for Yourif Women," the members of the Hood River Woman' Club Wedneadav afternoon of last week unanimously adopted a res olution which provides a prize for the young woman of the graduating class of the Hood River High School who next make for the least money tha most artistic graduation gown. "Tha subject of proper dres for school girls." say Mrs. William M Stewart, who had charge of last Wednesday s program and who deliv ered the opening talk," is ona that deserves the greatest of attention. Skirts should be longer and necks higher." Mrs. Stewart was assisted in her preparations for the day's program b Mrs. S. A. Mitchell and Mrs. D. H Drewery. Others who spoke on the subject were: Mrs. W. F. Rand, president of the Mooa Kiver farent-xeachers Asso ciation; ana Mrs. Alma U Howe, a member of the city school board. A letter by a local banker, on "Woman's Dress from the Business Man' Stand point," wastead. Mrs. Chas. H. Castner, president of the Oregon State Federation of Women's Clubs, who attended tha biennial national convention held in New York last year, delivered a talk, telling of the effect of the day's dis cussion of that body, on views on rational dress for girls. Then the unique plan of having the local club women, assembled at the Hood River County Library hall, imagine them selves as forming the national conven tion, was carried out Representing women foremost in America's club crcles, local club members arose from their places in the audience and read excerpts from the reports made at the New York meeting. A question box discussion followed. One of the pleasant features of the meeting was a Japanese solo rendered by Mrs. D. H. Drewery. The stage of the assembly hall had been beautifully decorated with Japanese - emblems. Mrs. Drewery was accompanied by Mrs. E. D. Kanaga at the piano. Both were dressed in Japanese costumes. AUTOSTO REPLACE OLD STAGE COACHES Simultaneous with his removal from tha Smith building to tha west portion of the cram block, w. r. Laraway, who has been in the jewelry business in Hood River since May, 1905, will materially increase hi stocks and his business in general. The west portion of the Cram block is now undergoing remodeling and will be handsomely equipped to meet the needs of a mod ern jewelry store. Showcases on both sides of the store room will display the handsome silverware, eut glass articles snd precious stones carried by Mr. Laraway. Mr. Laraway will also provide an optical parlor at his new place of busi ness. Every provision will be mada for filling optical prescriptions. Lenses will be ground here. "Get your pre scription where you desire, says Mr. Laraway, "and let us fill them here at home." The new Laraway jewelry store will be made one of the most complete places of business of its kind in. the state of Oregon. Mr. Laraway, who is known for his work from the Mississippi to the Pa cific coast, was formerly located at Glenwood, la. Some of his old patrons of that state still send their work here to him. He takes a pride in work well done and in offering for sale only the best goods obtainable. "My friends do not want to forget," say Mr. Laraway, "that our repair department is going to be made better than ever when we get in our new quarters." Arrangements now Heine made mean that 2,000 horses which heretofore have drawn touring stage coaches through Yellowstone National Park will be sold for use in European armies and their places taken during me coming summer, by automobiles. Under the plans now being worked out tnere win hereafter be three compan ies instead of seven controlling hotels. camps ana tours of the famous park. lhe lormer arrangement caused multiplicity of service that was some what confuisng to the public. Under the new deal the general service will be brought to a high standard of em ciency, which will mean that the park wiiii ita great nttiurui wonuers, win oe more easily viewed than before. Un der the new management Howard H Hays, who has had charge of numerous camping outfits dictated by the gov ernment, will be the general tours agent for the Chicago, Union Pacific, Northwestern Tours. Please Tarn Backward, Oh Time! CUTLER GRADER TO CROSS THE PACIFIC ine v.uuer rruit uraainsr u.. now engaged in building an addition to its factory, has juBt received through its aan r rancisco agents an order for ma chines for use in New Zealand orch ards. The harvesting season for apples Degms in ine Antipodes in March. ine manuiaeture or grading ma chine is a side line for Frank W. and Asa B. Cutler, brothers and East Side orchardists, The machine was pri marily invented by the former, a grad uate of the mechanical department of ine university or Illinois for use in private orchards. But the Cutler grad er nas oecome so popular that it will be necessary to increase the factory this year to dimensions of 100 bv 60 jr i . . xeei ana a score oi mechanics will be employed in the plant. The Cutler machine, which sizes the fruit by a system oi actual apple counterweights. was used in fruit packing demonstra tions at the Spokane Apple Show and ai torvains at the Oregon Agricultural xuiege farmers Week activities. Numerous orders from other North western apple districts have already been received for 1917 delivery, it is Bit HI. Reception for Legislators Local organizations joined in plan ning a reception for the joint legislat ors who represented Wasco and Hood River counties at Salem. Senator ueorge K. Wilbur, who made a splen did record during the session of the legislature.came here from Hood River tor the recejition, which was held in the parlors or Hotel Dalles last Friday nignt. Me gave an interesting talk. Rev. Frank Maples presided as chair man. L. J. Bright delivered the ad dress 01 welcome. Or. J. E. Anderson and Mrs. Alexander Thompson, repre- senianves, maue snort addresses. Mu sic was furnished by Mrs. Carlton P. W imams' chorus. Due to the fact that the meeting had not been well adver tised, the reception crowd was small. Following the speeches refreshments were served by high school girls. Those at the reception evidenced the highest regard for the local legislators. Proba bly no delegation at Salem was so widely and favorably known as that of wasco and Hood River. The Dalles tnronicie. Burlburt Gets Commission C. M. Hurlburt. county engineer, has received notification that Tie passed successfully recent examinations and has received a commission as first lieu tenant in the United States Armv En gineering Corps, Reserves. Mr. Hurl burt, who owns an Oak Grove orchard tract, is the son of W. H. Hurlburt, of Portland, where he formerly resided. Mr. Hurlburt, whose appointment will automatically discharge him from ma iiieiuoensuip in ine lia KX., C A. C of this city, is a graduate of the University of California, where he participated in military drills. Follow ing his graduation Mr. Hurlburt was engaged in road building in Alaska. Who, when he reads the clippine sub mitted by L. W. Bishop and repro duced below will not wish that time might turn back at least with respect to the items of food products? One hundred years ajro today. 1816- 1817, prices of food products taken from an old account book begun 1800 by Joshua Kendall Km?. Great grandfather of Jennie and Carrie btoutenberg. of this villatre. at that time residing two miles west of Clif ton Springs, on the road to Shortsville, in the Popular Tavern, Farmington, are as follows: Beef, per pound, 5c mutton, 9c; veal, 6c; smoked ham per pound, 12c ; a pig for roasting, 75c potatoes, per bushel, 30c ; butter, per pouna, izjc ; noney, per pound, 12Jc oeans, iour quaris. zoc : vine&rar. one gallon, 32c; cider, one gallon, 38c wniBKey, one nan pint, izc: settine iwo horseshoes, 60c; one week's board. $z one day s work with team, si. ir. iwng was ine nrst tavern or hotel-keeper to abolish the sale of liquor m this vicinity and was known as a strong temperance man. The place is owned by Douglas S. King, of Rochester, a grandson of Joshua S King. Another entry is as follows : "Feb ruary 3. 1802. This dav fell a snow over shoes. It is the first we have had this winter to make the crround wnue. In January. 1800. prices were as fol lows : Potatoes, per bushel, 20c ; tur nips, per bushel, 20c ; rye flour, pe pound, 2c ; pork, fresh, per pound. 5c vuuacco, per pouna, tc; mutton, per una, oc : sail pork, per pound. 7c utter, per pound. 10c : a load of stone dbe; a day's work threshing, 40c; half day's work butchering, 30c; a day's wu logging, ouc ; a corn oroom, l.ic, Association Primary Saturday The annual nominating- Drimariea of ine Appie urowers Association will be held Saturday, when candidates will be named for the board of directors of the snipping organization. The by laws of the oragnization provide that six of tne old board, composed of 11 members. must be renamed at the annual ejec tion to be held on the first Saturday in April. Two new members must h elected. The personnel of the board now in I0I1OW8 : U. B. Nve. R. H. Wa ao . o. ii-Rcram. w. .. rorter. i . a Keed, J. R. Nunamaker, A. G. Lewis, c. rv. oirge ana ,. tl. Shenard. Wi ter Kimball and P. S. Davidsnn h latter president of the hoard rprpnf lo a r:.r icnucrru ineir resignations. Bible Class Entertains With 50 men of the city and vallev present, the Men's Bible Class of the rtouurv Methodist church entBi-tiiinnt weanesday night last week with a han- quei at tne church parlors. Toasts were responaea to by the following Judge R. C. Glanville, former! member of the Nebraska Amnnu yuuri, who is now a west Mde orchard 18t. "BV Products and rnnfln-.tiVn .' D' asn, a v est side orchardist. I h A KArf I a J . a . . . iiroi mm nuvaniage or Bible oiuuy: jonn Baker. (Vmntv st,i Superintendent Gibson, Roy D. Smith ana j. u Oilmore. A talk was also given oy Kev. fclilah Hull Lomrbralce. minister of the Asbury church. Songs were rendered hv th moo ters' auartet. commissi f brake, Rev. J. L. Allen, pastor of the ndgnis Baptist church : Rev. Morris Goodrich, pastor of the United Breth ren church, and Rev. D. M. Carpen tor, pastor of the Christian and Mis lionary Alliance. CITY ASKS ROAD TAX APPORTIONMENT A committee of city residents has been appointed to consult with Countv Judge Blowers and members of the county court and ask that that body apportion to the city 70 per cent of the funds raised here this vear for countv road improvement In former years Hood River county has not been called on to pay a portion of the county road fund, but levies have merely been made on rural road districts, all of which under law have been apportioned the sum of 70 per cent of the fund so raised from tax on property in their borders for local improvements. The residents of the city last December adopted a charter amendment which excluded municipal territory and threw in the county a steel bridge crossing Hood river. As a retaliation former County Judge Stanton adopted the method of raising county road funds under the heading of a general fund and the as sessment fell on city property. Hood River taxpayers, their annual state ments showing an increase of 40 per cent over last year, have raised a pro test. "While the county' authorities will be willing to meet the city taxpayers nan way ana ettect a compromise, says Judge Blowers, "we cannot return a full 70 per cent of the tax to be paid by city residents for road purpose without seriously i crippling our road fund for the year. ' I assure the people oi me cuy mai ine burden oi a road fund will not fall on them next year. although I think . it just that the city property Bhould pay its portion of the iund io De provided for constructinc ntw bridges and other general worl I ..have written to County Judge Gun mng, of Wasco county, and I find that such a policy is in effect there." SUNDAY TRUCK SAID TO DAMAGE ROADS Although Rev. W. A. Sunday bv his voluntary "contribution of $500 for the improvement of East Side highways last summer won the unaualified thanks of his orchardist neighbors at the time, the noted evangelist is todav beintr keenly criticised for allowintr his re cently purchasing automobile truck to travel over the valley roads softened by winter rains. Indignant at the alleged damace the big truck is causincr ranchers have been calling County Judge Blowers, asking that he prohibit the use of the roads to the truck. 'We have not fort Sunday gave us for one rancher, "but lowed to operate, worth of damage." gotten the $500 Mr. letter roads," said this truck, if al will cause $5,000 COUNTY WILL. HAVE ROADMASTER, 1918 Hood River county will have a road master next year, according to an nouncement made Monday hv Countv Judge Blowers, who says that between now and January 1, 1918, the county will engage in a work of preparing a i-uuipenensive system ior nignway construction. "Thus," says Judge Blowers, "when we appoint a competent roadmaster, be will be able to begin at once on road construction." Numerous citizens have netitinnod the county sourt to appoint a road mas ter immediately, but following Judge blowers' announcements, citizens ex. press the sentiment that his course is the proper one. County road supervis ors have already been annointed for this season, and road improvement on a comprehensive scale has been started in a number of districts. AST ARTILLERY COMPANY INSPECTED Lieutenant Col. P. XT KAOfilor fit C..l- . . ..7. Y i3cnie, voasi Arunery thorns. U. S. Was here Saturday sftprnnnn anrl evening making an official inspection of ie recently organized tympany 12, Coast Artillery Corps, O. N G. Equip ment and the quarters of the local company were inspected by the visit ing omcer .Saturday afternoon und in uib evening ine comnanv w nlooH on dress parade. Col. Kessler was accomanied here by Sergeant Frank J. Jirak. of Euirene. who will visit the local enmnsnv in tervals and instruct them in drills. How to Prevent Croup When the child is auhiwt tn croup, see to it that he eats a liirht evening meal, as an overloaded stomach may brin on an tttnrk. hIsa i,.i n. the first symptom hoarseness, and give Chamberlain' Conh Remedy as soon ihe child becomes hoaran. ('ihtain.KU everywhere. Please your wife. Mr. Citiran h jesting Sunday dinner at the Oregon, tor 50c. that YOU mev vnid h of gqnday cooking. i25-tf Pacific Fruit and Produce Co. CASH BUYERS We are desirous of making arrangements to buy Hood River fruit for CASH. We shall soon open a permanent office at Hood River, the same to be in charge of Mr. R. R. Gill, who temporarily can be found at the Oregon Hotel. We wish those who expect to have fruit to market this com ing season would investigate our proposition. We shall not ask anyone to sign contracts with us It will cost you nothing to join our selling organization and should you not like our style, itwillcostyounothingtoquit. We bought a few cars of Hood River strawberries last season, paying from $2 to $2.35 per crate, and found the business profitable. Our operations in the past have been largely confined to the Yakima Valley. We gladly reter you to any fruit grower in that valley. We challenge any shipping organization that was ever hung together to match the average of our returns. Ask your banker to advise you regarding our responsibility. When you sell us fruit you don't go home without your money. If you MUST and WILL consign your fruit, we will make liberal cash advances and handle on consignment, but we do not commend the practice. We operate in forty different towns and cities and have responsible and competent representation in others. Main Office, Portland, Oregon Tomorrow Thursday and Friday; March 8 and 9 oday and De Luxe Feature Film Co. presents JOHN MASON and Alma Hanlon in 66 1 5 n i2J a A Photoplay from Life 5 pp A Strong an H orinnino ctrmr 'rkt mmA iji ... r. . t ,., ;r ; J muucui 11113 wmi a surprise finish like the breath of June roses, bringing close to the hearts of the audience the powerful and timely moral of a great old play forever new. 6 Adults 25c MATINEE AND EVENING Electric THEATRE Children 15c MATINEE AND EVENING Douglas Fairbanks, Sunday-Monday, March 18 lit St.... ktas. r: au Sjtt J wracuon "lMt FALL OF A NATION" Bankers' Convention Interests The State Bankers' Association an nual convention, to be held June 8 and 9 at Marshfield. will form one of the most interesting and best attended ses sions ever held by the association, in the opinion of E. O. Blanchar. who returned last week from Portland, where he attended a meeting of the executive board of the bankers organization. 'I am sure that all Hood River banks will be well represented at the meeting-, and from what I learn other com munities are aleady taking a keen in terest in the summer meeting. Prom inent bankers from different Darts of the country will be d re sent for ad. dresses. 19 Auction Sale For Sale at public auction, on next i iiurwiay, marcn io, at the home of A. J. Lacey, one half mile north of Odell high school.all or part of the household furniture, consisting of parlor organ, cabinet grafophone and records, round extension aining table, square exten sion dining table, oil gas stove, lounge, set sitting room furniture, 2 bureaus, chairs, dining and kitchen dishes, par lor table, 2 book cases, and other arti cles too numerous to men inn a i clover hay, 2 logging chains. Planet Jr. lorks. barn shovel. 1 cultivator, hay v " m vwici tunica u&eiui to a ranch. Sale start at 2 p. m. Terms cash. Don t forgrt the time, place and date. W. H. Burner, Auctioneer. White Salmon Firemen Win h 3tLlhJ$? fifen'B basket iu grubbing "rWhUe' Son score oi u 16. The two teams will &8nTnerv?rtee 32 weTirhed thl PVSalmon team t. Card of Thanks . We wish to hereby mends and noiVVik vmoVt "r " kJ? " words of express to our our smcerest deep bereavem;..1,..1; ' le daughter, and for Their fc. 1 offering,. M.E.Welch and ffily D. P. Smith Makes Unique Picture One of the most unique landscape sketches of Mount Hood and the Hood Kiver Valley, a picture of the snow peaK with a foreground of orchard scenes made by D. P. Smith, a West bide orchardist, by the system of """merablo India ink dot?, was ex hbnted m the show window of A. S. Keir s drug gtore Saturday. Mr. Smith estimates that the sketch is made up of more than 3,000,000 dots ana its execution has required all winter. Viewed at some distance the drawing resembles a Japanese print ihe picture was ome frame uwt week. at placed in a hand- Slocom & Csnfield'i