Ill FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 1937. THE BONNEVILLE DAM CHRONICLE Value of Abstract of Title To Property Holder Related The question often arises, “ Why should I pay out my good money for an abstract. I know the title to this land. Jim Jones has owned it for years and he bought it from George Brown, who had it from the Government. Can’t be anything wrong with that Title.” As a mat­ ter ot fact, a check of the records invariably discloses that only a few o f the matters of record are remem­ bered by one “ who knows the title so well.” Over a period of a very few months, matters very materially af­ fecting title to property come to light in an abstract office. Recently there were three instances of errors in descriptions in deeds which were very serious. In each case a small tract was sold out of a large tract o f land and the beginning point for the description of the small tract was in error. In one case the beginning point was 50 rods from the quarter section corner instead of 45 rods making the deed of no value to the grantee. Fortunately a new deed was secured with correct description but it necessitated a special trip for the purpose and took over a day’s time. Had this not been discovered until after the death of the grantor, it might not have been possible to ever get a.correction deed. In another instance the descrip­ tion read beginning at the North­ west corner instead of the Northeast corner of a quarter section which was discovered when the owner was contemplating an abstract order. The property had been deeded four times in the past several years, each time SKATING at Hood River Skating Rink ON THE HEIGHTS with the incorrect description and the present owner is now trying to find the various owners to secure corrective deeds. Without them he has no title at all and can neither sell or mortgage the property he supposed he owned. In another instance errors in 'de­ scriptions occuring over a period of over 20 years, a suit to quiet title was required by the attorney for the purchaser which necessitated a big expense to the seller of a very small tract, eating up nearly all his profit. Had each purchaser required an ab­ stract of title prepared, such errors would have been brought to his at­ tention in time to have had correc­ tions made with very little trouble. An abstract was continued on prop­ erty in 1929 just before it was pur­ chased by the present owner. In the meantime there have been several mortgages on the property but no ab­ stract work done until very recently when a sale was in prospect. What was the chagrin of the owner when he discovered that a mortgage was of record against the property which i had been satisfied but he had not { secured the Satisfaction at the pro- | per time to place on record and he said he would have difficulty secur- j ing it now for personal reasons. The ! abstract not having been continued during an eight year period the owner did not really know the con- j dition of his title although he was satisfied in his own mind that it was clear for a sale. Real estate has no value beyond the title thereto. An up-to-date ab­ stract plant with its many and ac­ curate records is at the service of the public to aid in every possible way to establish clear titles. HOUSEHOLD HINTS A teaspoon of sugar added to cream will keep it from turning to butter. Water in the lower part of a dou­ ble boiler will not boil over if the water in the bottom does not touch the top compartment. % If fowl are roasted breast down, the juices will flow toward the breast and keep it from getting too dry. To mend lace curtains, baste tissue paper under the worn places and darn or stitch back and forth on the sewing machine, later removing the paper. Under Management of Hood River Eagles New Schedule Skating on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturday evenings 7:00 to 10:30. Spnday afternoons, 1:00 to 6:00. Children, 15c Adults, 25c Skates Furnished Pool — Billiards What Finer Recreation? M archbank’s on Second Street H od River Cigarettes - Tobacco - Cigar* SEVEN January Clearance Sale RADIOS 1936 Chevrolet- Regular value, 1937 Philco De Luxe—2 speakers, $69.50. Sales price, in­ wonderfully fine tone—great volume-—used 2 months. Reg­ stalled ......................... $ 51.99 1937 Chevrolet, regular value, ular value $77. Sales $ 57.00 $59.75. Sale price, in­ Home Radios— many table stalled ......................... $ 46.49 Philco and console models, priced from $24.50 to $240.00 with trade-in 1937 Philco, allowance up to $35.00. regular $54.95 .......... $ 42.00 Terms to suit pour purse. TIRES ALL SIZES — First Line ........................................ 2 7 % DISCOUNT NORGE WASHERS Values up to $99.50 ..... $ 79.50 Values up to $75.50 Values up to $89.50 . $ 69.50 Values up to $54.50 $ 65.50 $ 49.50 NORGE REFRIGERATORS New 1937 Values, $219.50, New 1937 Values, $249.50, New 1937 Values, $274.50 6.25 cu- ft.... $ 194.50 7.25 cu ft........................... $ 219.50 S.25 cu- ft.......................... $ 239.50 OUTBOARD MOTORS i Model 110 Standard single 1 Model L.T. Johnson Outboard Motor, 4.3 h.p., full pivot steer­ 1-7 h.p. Johnson Outboard Mo­ ing, under water exhaust, alter­ tor, excellent for trolling, weighs nate firing. Get ready for the only 26 pounds. Regular $65. Columbia River lake. Reg­ Clearance ... $ 51.00 new ular $111. Close at $ 89.00 AUTO ACCESSORIES Wheel Discs—chromium-plated. One lot New Automobile Horns, Dress up feature, fits any ’37 will fit any car. Regular value Chev 6.00x16 wheel. Regular $4. While they last -—$ 1 .5 0 $9.60- Close out $ 4.00 New 3-spoke Steering Wheels, Fender Lights— painted to match $4.60 each. Will fit any Chev­ your '36 and '37 front fenders. rolet from 1929. Here is a Regular, $8.50. chance for a brand new Close out installed . . $6.00 wheel ..... ....................... $ 1.50 BARTOL MOTOR CO. HOOD RIVER, ORE. PHONE 1111 4 .w ■ S m 1 Bargains that made the biggest hits during the first week of our Annual Clearance Are listed here and we still have good assortments 8.95 to 10.00 Dresses Luxurious Furred Coats 24.95 Our regular 37.50 quality 19.75 Camel Fleece Coats 12.90 Natural—Oxford—Brown 12.75 and 14.00 Tweed Coats 7.75 and solid colors, all sizes 5.00 Dresses for every occasion 19.50 Better Dresses 12.45 Silks, Satins, Taffeta, Velvet 4.95 to 6.75 Dresses 3.00 1 and 2 pc Wool. Crepe Prints 5.95 Satin Blouses 3.90 1 00 Fabric Gloves 65 c 5.95 to 7.50 Hats 3.00 Foundation Garments 1.95 Just a few of the many good things offered. Our store is full of many equally good values. Leonora Specialty Shop Hood River Oregon New Stickers Will Identify Visitors New guest stickers which non­ resident motorists will carry on their windshields while traveling in Ore­ gon in 1938 have been printed and were available for use January 1st, Secretary of State Earl Snell has announced. The stickers, attractively repro­ duced in two colors, will accompany a triplicate form which not only is more economical than the former system of registration, but also will speed up work both in issuing sta­ tions and in the home office in Sa­ lem, Snell declared. The “ Guest of Oregon” idea, inau­ gurated by Secretary Snell a year ago, has proved popular and is being used in California also this year. The 1938 Oregqn stickers show a view of Crater Lake, with the non­ resident registration blank printed on the reverse. During 1937 more than 150.000 out-of-state motorists will have registered to set a new all-time record, according to Snell. Recipes melted. Pour syrup over apples. Cover and bake in a moderate oven (375 degrees F) until tender. Turn apples in syrup during baking so they become pink throughout. Re­ move apples from syrup and cook syrup until it thickens. Pour thick­ ened syrup over apples and serve after cooling. Apple Tarts 6 firm tart apples; % cup granu­ lated sugar; 1 cup water; *4 cup red cinnamon candies; 1 tablespoon lem­ on juice; 4 tablespoons orange juice. Wash, pare and core apples and place in baking dish. Combine sugar, water, cinnamon candies, lemon and Approximately 15,000 homicides are orange juices and heat, stirring con­ committed in the United States each stantly until cinnamon candies have year. TV If