The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-04-06

and returned to town last Friday, occu-
pying their former home at the corner
OF Third and River streets. All the
family, which included II. G. Wyatt,
wife and two children, his brother and
Miss Maggie Underwood, had the small
pox, but all had it in light form ex-
cept Mrs. Wyatt, who was the first at
tackled with the disease. All we're wash
ed with antiseptics before leaving the
hospital and their clothing was disin-
fected. G. H. Luther, the nurse, fumi-
gated the house thoroughly.
Apleasant surprise party was rendered
Miss Eva Nickalsen Tuesday evening,
which was in honor of her birthday
Games were played. Popcorn, oranges
and bananas were passed. Those pres
ent were: The Misses Eva Nickalsen,
Nellie Olinger, Carrie Copple, Bessie
Wright, Vera Jackson, Bertha Prather,
Agnes Inglebretzon, Lilly Shute, Carrie
Shute, Fay LaFrance, Clara Blythe,
Messrs. James Parker, Chas. N. Clarke,
w. E. Sheriff., Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Fred
ericks, Mrs. Jacobs.
M. B. Potter has finished his office
desk, on which he has labored at odd
times for year or more, and it is now
ready for the painters art 1t is fine
piece of workmanship, of which he may
we'll feel proud. Fifteen kinds of wood
were used in its construction, and the
manner in which they are inlaid gives
very pleasing effect. The carvings are
very neatly executed, showing wonderful
skill and patience. When we hold our
next Hood River fair it is hoped Mr..
Potter may be induced to place the desk
on exhibition.
Postmaster Yates received so mail
boxes on Monday for patrons of the free
delivery. The boxes are metal and are
made to be placed on posts, to project
so that the wheel of the mail carrier cart
will pass under the box. He can then re-
ceive and deliver mail without leaving his
cart, thereby saving much time. These
boxes are sold to the parties receiving
mail along the free delivery route at
cost. After the 80 now on hand are
taken others will be ordered, until all
the patrons of the route can be supplied.
The common council held regular
meeting last Monday evening. The
finance committee reported an ordinance,
which was read first time, empowering
the town to borrow $424 at 10 per cent,
and issue warrants to pay all the ex-
pense of the smallpox cases. All bills
against the town for supplies furnished
the hospital were ordered sent in, duly
itemized, by next Monday evening,
April 9th, to which date the council ad-
journed.
The Travers Book and Curio club held
an interesting meeting last Friday even
ing. The club is gaining in mem bership.
Rev. H. X. Benson, botany instructor of
the club, has volunteered to give lessons
of one hour each Saturday at the hall at
o'clock. The first lesson was given
last Saturday to a class of about fifteen.
Prizes will be awarded on the last Fri
day in June for the best essays in botany
and other subjects discussed by the club.
VIM. Kennedy has increased the ca
pacity of his cannery so that he is now
prepared to use large quantities of fruits
and vegetables. Bone Bros. represent
the cannery and will pay cash for all
strawberries delivered at their place of
business. Don't forget that they have
strawberry crates and are entitled to a
share of the trade.
w. P. Watson has donated one acre
of his rich garden land just west of the
armory for the use and benefit of the
U. B. church. The land will be planted
to potatoes, and the male members of
the church will take turns at tending
the crop. Mr.. Watson also donates the
use of his team, and G. d. Woodworth
will donate team work.
J. w. Ingalls,, last week, purchased
through the Emporium 20 acres of the
Barrett place. The 20 acres adjoins his
homestead on the east, and Mr.. ingalls,
will build his dwelling house on the new
purchase. Four hundred dollars was
the purchase price.
Will the subscriber who sent us q
postal card last week asking that his ad-
dress be changed from Montavilla to
847 Missouri ave-, Portland, please send
his name. He failed to sign the postal
card.
R. H. Howell and family will move to
the Nicolai-Cameron mill next week.
Mr.. Howell has been employed at this
mill since last fall. E. E. Fix and fam
lily, we learn, are thinking of moving to
the same place.
The Hood River bank opened up for
business Wednesday, April 4th. Messrs.
Butler & Co., the proprietors, have q
neat office and start off with the good
wishes of the citizens of the town and
valley.
G. J. Hayes returned last week from
Deschutes, where he had been surveying
to settle dispute in regard to lines al
which four surveyors before him had
failed.
E. r. Bradley has neat book an6
stationery store and job printing office
He is stocking up with goods, and has Q
fine line on the way from New York. Ii
job printing he is turning out some fine
work.
DR.. Riggs of Mt Hood was in town
Wednesday. He reports that settlers
are still coming into the Mt. Hood set
tlement and soon there will not be 9
vacant government claim left.
Mrs. Joseph Mcclure desires to re-
turn thanks to the neighbors and friends
who so kindly volunteered their assist
ance during the last illness of her hus
band, Joseph Mcclure.
E. D. West, who has been working fol
the Oregon Lumber Coat Viento, moved
to Hood River with his family last weel
and is now at work for Davenport Bros
at the planer.
Capt. Blowers has purchased of Jas
Langille the property formerly occupied
by the Mt. Hood Stage Co., corner O
Second and State streets; consideration
5000.
The Emporium on Tuesday sold Q
lot lying just east of s. H. Cox's resi-
dence to j. F. Cole, who is preparing to
build upon it at once. Consideration
$3.50.
III L nav;dson 10 huildino q cottage