The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-09

Dick, did you ever catch me flirting
will confess it in case you should
Passed a small shop, and such beauty
as I've seldom seen, in the window
stood. She wore hat-well, now, I'm
beaten--a hat too sweet the dear girls
would say. Didn't dare go in. Mill.
merry was on the sign, so turned away
Auction room next; guess it has the
measles; saw a red flag floating on the
breezes; asked the auctioneer what they
were selling. Said he:"A fine stock Of
goods if you please"
Well, l was getting tired and hungry
as tramp; came to dandy place which
made me want to camp; o window fixed
up just like a parlor warm; within
looked so cozy, without was cold and
storm opened the door and went in as
as if to buy man Of pleasant counte-
nance fixed on me his eyes. Said he,
Good morning, sir; what will you have
today? I've parlor suits and chamber
suits to suit price you will pay; bedding
and furniture to set up house in style /;
pictures, some bric-a-brac and cushions
there's pile; fine line OF everything,
new designs and make" | nodded as
if about entire stock to take. "Or
probably you, WANT he continued with
zeal, materials house to build at bar
gain deal; or possibly a coffin you will
like to see." Cold chills began to feel
creeping over me. Tell you, Dick, ] was
scared thought he might undertake to
embalm me for an experiment. AS |
was leaving the store with pale face /
met an Earl on the steps.
A man stood next door smiling, who
shook me Hartley by the hand. Said
he, II suppose you are hunting land. "
All the while my steps beguiling, into
his store groceries and confectioneries
showing; he carries goods OF brands
first class in barrels, cans boxes and
glass; an all right place and no blowing
just one thing more, musical voice
was saying "Would you like some can
dy or gum?p Bought it had price been
twice the sum, with that smile before
me playing Ger blushing cheek
Saw big sign and on it was Paris;
wondered If | had strayed into France.
The wheels in my head seemed to be
whirling, | felt as If walking in trance.
stopped bit to collect my senses and
aimlessly wandered through the door /;
everything found at up-to-date racket
| saw exhibited in that store. Strange
to tell over five feet of Ashes / noticed
between counters and wall. inquired
if Hood was in eruption, but the clerk
didn't catch on at all ;told him | thought
| was getting hungry, could he direct
me to place near where | could sat
isfy pangs Of cravings. He pointed
sidewise over left ear.
Went out and looked in every direc-
ton, saw a three-story house at cross
section with the sign" "Glenwood, (which
had attraction ;shall oft recall that meal
with pleasure; good service and viands
Of rich SAVIOR, and of quantity an ample
measure which impressed contentment
on my face.
Strolled out with tooth pick in my
mouth, glad that was living; tinker
on the corner | saw tin to some man Civ
ing. | went over to interview him ;
He says without swearing blue streak
he can put upa stove-thought the state
ment daring, but his expression betrays
kind heart; his business plumbing !;
deals in stoves, plumbers goods, makes
up tin, has no time for bumming.
Thought had struck fairy land sure
there two nice looking Booths fixed
up superfine a smiling gentleman
met me at the door and invited me to
examine his line Of goods for holiday
sale. Two store rooms he has packed
from ceiling to floor with most every
thing pretty under the sun; pleasant
time | spent in looking around; saw
many things useful and some made for
fun; his bargains should all avail.
A DOCTORS and dentists sign induced
me to climb the stairs; entered recep-
ton room. A physician of stately air
welcomed me with kindly smile surgeon
for the o. R. 4 NJ, resident here for
many years; exemplary amongst all
men. OF all the souls on this broad
earth doctor has the illest lot to en-
terprise he gives new birth, and wages
war against deaths plot.
With dentists, too, sympathize; their
crowning glory is to fill space, and util-
ize gas in their drawing biz. Pleasant
man of the profession in his office met
who makes favorable impression among
certain set.
In front of a window l stood amazed,
the longer ! fingered the harder Igazed
handkarchiefs beautiful, handkerchie is
plain, handkerchiefs embroidered lace,
cobwebby rain-young man at the door
said: "Won't you come in2" followed
him with nod and a grin. When such
attraction outside is displayed its equiv
alent inside is raid a young lady Fowler
was hunting ducks there said she found
game without going elsewhere; the largest
department store in town. Goods ranging
from pins to silks for gown, not any
thing shoddy, goods are tirst-class; select
for the few, quantity for the mass.
Well, sir, mark it il next wasn't
Hanna, but not Mark Hanna, marked
with gold tags, this is Jim Hanna, the
Spot Cash Grocer; he keeps all his
profits in cans and bags; be has Smith
to make silver money, who in that line
is an expert they say-his goods are
first-class, all neatly arranged, and from
the street make pleasing display.
| was moving on apace when who
should / meet face to face but Dr. earns?
A genius full of grit: went while with
him to sit in office over store. Does
first-class work and has more than he
can do.
A doctor came in from across the hall,
spare built man, but with no time to
spare. A recent arrival but has won a
share of esteem and affection from all.
Comes highly recommended from d. c.
to patients is attentive as a nurse, quite
regardless of extending his purse; lively
and busy as a humble bee.
There is only one photograph gallery
here; went in and had some stamps
taken. Was surprised to find work SO
elegantly finished as the photographer
showed me. You will be pleased to
find my picture first-class; as he had a
first-class subject it could not be other
wise. Is prepared to do all manner Of
work, Of which no one need complain
unless they want plain face trans
formed to beauty. He cannot do this,
as his pictures are exact counterpart OF
the original.
Next place of which l shall write is
just about Wright, all right. A con-
fectionery stand; keeps fresh stock Of
goods on hand, and agent for steam
laundry white.