The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, May 17, 1917, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextI100D RIVER GLACIER. THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1917 ODELL Mrs. J. E. Ferguson spent part of lest week attending a Sunday school convention at Boyd, Ore. She was one of the speakers, having as her as her subject "The Intermediate Girl." A. J. Nelson left Odell Thursday He goes first to Los Angeles, Calif. Abe Ensminger received a telegram Monday evening from his son, Ola, who is now located at Riverside, Calif. The message requested him to come at once and lie made necessary arrange ments and left for that point the fol lowing morning. Mr. and Mrs. CP. Knapp are now at home in the property formerly owni by G. F. Purdy at Mount Hood. Mr and Mrs. Fred Ward and f amliy nor occupy the house vacated by Mr Knapp. . Mrs. George Sheppard and baby bo; were brought home Saturday, after i. ten days' stay in the Cottge hospital in Hood River. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rodamar are enjoying a new Studebaker car. Mrs.John Kroeger has been seriousl." ilL She suffered from an attack of pneumonia. Ms. A. H. Schempp was able to be brought home Monday, after having been under the rare of physician ami nurses at Hood River hospital for the past week. At the meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association Monday evening the fol lowing officers were elected for the en suing year: Mrs. E. T. Folta. pres ; V. M. Voae, vice pres. ; Mrs. E. 0. Dutro, sec. ; H. J. Graff, treas. The Mothers' club, of Willow Fla and Central Vale, met at Mrs. Chev ron's May 10. Uncle Sam and Mis Columbia received at the door and a patriotic meeting was held. Members gave talks on the Flag, the national anthems, the states of the Union am! the work of the Red Cross. J.W. Haviland, of the local exchangi of the 0 -W. Telephone Co., receive knottier letter lrum his friend wrio i t the front in France. The letter, dated April 7, was received here Sun day. May 13. It had been opened bj censor and passed, and proves most in teresting reading. Since his last letter this young soldier has been promoted to the rank of captain. He states that though he is, at the time he is writing, some miles behind the lines, the air is vibrating and the earth trembling from the concussion of heavy guns and ex plosion of shells. Though written amid such surroundings the letter breathes the spirit of courage, of will ingness, even of cheerfulness. Rev. E. C. Newham will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the graduat ing class of the high school in the auditorium next Sunday evening. All friends of the class and the school are cordially invited to attend. The crad schools of Odell and Central Vale are especially invited to be present. FRANKTON. Wiley Martin was sawing for J. R, Phillips Monday, helping Mr. Phillips clean up his lumber business at his lit tle mill here. School will close tomorrow. A nice military pageant was rendered Wednes duy by the pupils of the Frankton school, which was a credit to those who did the acting and to the teachers, Miss Aldine Bartmess, who has been teaching the music department, de serves a whole lot of praise for the time and patience spent in drilling the big and little tots in their numerous maneuvers. lhe frankton sick are improving, out siowiy. J. J. Mortimer, wife and some friends took a motor spin down the Highway the other day. They went as far as Crown Point and report the road not the best in some places. Joe Frazier, Jr., has been appointed census marshal for West precinct and will as soon as the arrangements are all fixed, proceed to enumerate all who are subject to the conscript act in this district. Warren Miller and brother, Fred, and two of their boys motored down to Portland Saturday, returning Sunday. Mrs. Albert Daubenspeck, of Van couver, Wash., was a week end visitor at the home of Carl Larson and family. The families were neighbors seveial years ago when the Larsons lived near Vancouver. The farmers mobilization meeting at Frankton Saturday night was not as well attended as should have been, but those present, led by Tom Calkins.took an active interest in the move.and will help to keep it moving. One night last week Steve Eby told his mother that he wanted her to take a spin around the loop with him to see how nice his new Ford was working. When Mrs. Eby got back to her home she found it full of relatives and friends who had assembled to make a surprise for her, as it was the day she passed the 51st mile-stone. The even ing was pleasantly spent by all, play ing games until lunch time, when all did their part well. In the wee hours they returned to their homes wishing Mrs. Eby many returns of the eventful day. Those not living near the Highway do not realize the amount of travel that is going over it at this time of the year. MOUNT HOOD. Mrs. Paul Aubert went to Hood River Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Wright and Mr. Sawyer were Hood River visitors Wed nesday. Tha Union high school play given Saturday night was a decided success. Mt. Hood can well be proud of herstar comedian, Cecil KitcheL All of the parts were well chosen and much cred it is due all those who took part and those who helped in their training. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hanel and fam ily spent Saturday and Sunday with t rank uaneu J. H. Sheldrake sold six tons of hay to S. L. Peironnet, of the Lower Valley. Bob Barr was a Hood River visitor Saturday and Sunday. . - Miss Florence Rood, of Hood River, is visiting Miss Hazel Miller. There will be Breaching service next Sunday morning at 11 o clock, Sunday school at 10 o clock. Many from here attended the Sun day school convention at Parkdale Fri day, Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gribblewere here Tuesday from California after a load of f urniture.that was stored here. They expect to live in Portland. Miss Irma Miller is out of school with the whooping cough. Francis Uoggett also missed school on account of illness. Mrs. Mohr and family, of Pine Grove, were Sunday visitors at W. M. Rush s and Bert Sandman a. H. C. Wyatt is remodeling his store. A. C. Jordan is doing the carpenter work. School closes this Friday with a pic nic dinner. Mrs. J. H. Sheldrake and son, John nie, are visiting Mrs. Everson this week. BARRET Miss Aldine Bartmess, who teaches singing in the school, gave a recital Tuesday evening. The Parent-Teacher Association will meet Fridav evening at the school and will elect officers. Mrs. J. J. Gibbons has been ill for a week past. A surprise party visited the Forry home a week ago. Mr. Forry has com pleted the building of his new house and the neighbors gathered to show appreciation and provide a delightful evening with accompanying good eats. Mr. and Mrs. Birge, Mr. and Mrs. Lister and W. W. Rodwell attended the meeting at the Commercial club to hear Messrs. Brewer and Miller speak upon the food production question. That was last Thursday. There was a comittee appointed to elicit data re garding the present status and proba bilities for 1918. There was a special Mothers' Day service at the church last Sunday. The work of the Y. M. C. A. was presented and by F. E. Knowles, C. H. Clymer and J. B. Lister and $31 was raised for that cause in its relation to army good morals. Next Sunday will be Children's day at the church. Everybody is expected to attend. AH roads built by the $6,000,000 bond system will be maintained by the state. That will eliminate county cost ol maintenance. It we grade and pre pare the road for hardsurf acing by the state and the state takes care of them thenceforth, the more Hood River prepares for such highway the better. On the 22nd, next Tuesday, the Cur rent Events club will provide a tea at the home or Mrs. L. W. Bishop, on Methodist Lane. The proceeds will be given to the Red Cross organiza tion. " Odeil High News By Bobby Clark School life is terribly broken up of late, as everyone is occupied preparing lor exams ol some sort. The graduation exercises will be held at the high school auditorium on May a, at 8 o ciock. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached in the high school auditorium by Kev. Newham next Sunday evening, The grade schools of Odell and Central Vale are especially invited to partici pate. Children Help With Census Children of different valley schools are assisting leaders of different com munities in taking a labor and agricul tural census in accordance with in structions left here by J. W. Brewer. of The Dalles, who has charge of such work for Sherman, Gilliam, Morrow and Hood River counties. In several instances the valley ranch ers failed to mobilize in any numbers last Saturday night, wneh community meetings were held. "Many farmers in my vicinity, says T. D. Calkins, "had been so busy through the week that they spent Sat urday evening in the city engaged in necessary shopping. The census blanks have been given the school children, wno nave circulated them. Rubber Stamp Ink at Glacier office. DC 1CDC DC anic 30C DC DC DC DESPERATE IS THE WORD! I If MUST RAISE $10,000 CASH! Goods Must Go U Cash Must Come U PROFIT IS IT THE OBJECT OF THIS rv Our creditors are pressing us hard ! It's the most serious period of our business career of many years! Your money never went further in buying good, reliable, new and up-to-date Dry Goods, Furnishing Goods, Shoes, Etc., than right now. It's up to us to raise $10,000, and quickly. Hood River and vicinity has never been invited to such a merchandise sacrifice. JUST THINK OF IT! With the unprecedented conditions which exist to-day with the prices of everything soaring higher and higher this event is more than a mere sale. It is an opportunity every person and firm should appreciate, for you may never again buy merchandise for the same prices as are now offered at our Mighty Unloading and Money-Raising Sale! Embroidery Silks, lc 35e New Cretonnes Ladies' Collars, lc 1 Q Washable Buttons, doz. lc ' 5JC Ladies' Sleeveless Vests $1.50 Fancy Silks 7c 89c 25c Straw and Crash Hats Wirthmore Waists 15c 93c $1.00 Wide Embroidery 35c Lisle Vests 49c 15c 65c Wide Embroidery Ladies' Comfort Shoes 28c $1.49 French Challies Ladies' $5. 00 Dress Shoes 29c $2.98 Men's $6.00 Lace Boots $4.65 If there ever was a time when one needed to economize on the price of shoes, that time is NOW. Footwear has doubled in price within just a few months and is still going higher. Shoes that a few months ago sold at $5.00 to $7.00 a pair, are now selling at $10.00 to $15.00. We bought our shoes long before the big advance in prices and in the midst of these conditions we are not only selling them at the old prices, but giving a still greater reduction, even on the Famous Re gal Shoes that just arrived this week. Children's Rib Hose Valencienes Laces, yd. lc 1f Embroideries, lc J G Barrettes and Combs, 1 c 1 Lot Men's Dress Shirts Best Bib Overalls 35c 89c Ladies' New Plaid Skirts Men's $4.00 Work Shoes $2.49 $2.95 New 40 Inch Voiles Men's $5.00 Dress Shoes 27c $3.45 65c Novelty Silks Men's White Oxfords 19c $2.45 B.V.D. Shirts & Drawers Men's 13.00 Trousers 35c $2.48 PLEASE REMEMBER this is no sale of especially bought merchandise for sale purposes, or any job lot or "seconds" bought at a price to mislead the people. Nor do we offer you some bait on staple merchandise and raise the orice on everything else. Can we sav more, when we tell you that absolutely every article in this store the kind and quality of which is well known in Hood River and vicinity is on sale at greatly reduced prices and this sacrifice is being made because we need money and need it quickly. BRAGG MERCANTILE CO., HOOD RIVER, OREGON RELIABLE METHODS, DEPENDABLE AND LEGITIMATE MERCHANDISE. DC DC DOC 3C DC DC DC ILfllilSvylLII lily runs HffllTK? Now Is the Time to Buy An Iron Fa 2a "Always At Your Service"