The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-01-23

Newton Clark has had his farm sur
veyed and plated to be sold in small
sections to suit purchasers, reserving
only a tract about the house for his
own use. This is very desirable real
estate and will give homeseekers a
chance to secure homes in a desirable
part of the valley. The land is about
four miles from town. Friday & Barnes
of Hood River have the the agency for
its sale.
Mrs. j. E. Rand and Miss Anne
Smith gave a delightful party last
Thursday evening at Artisan hall, in
honor of Miss Virginia Marden of The
Dalles. Twenty couple of Hood Rivers
elite society were present to do honor
to the occasion, and delightfully."- pleas
ant evening was spent at progressive
cards and tripping the light fantastic.
Miss Marden returned to her home Fri
day, carrying with her the good wishes
of her many friends in Hood River.
Milton Pealer, the milkman, drove up
to Blowers hitching rack Monday even
ing and left his horse without tying. Lat
er when he wanted to start home, old
Baldy and the wagon were gone. Up to
Tuesday morning he had failed to find
old Baldy or the wagon. He finally
found him tied up on back street.
Articles Of incorporation OF the Hood
River Apple Juice Company were filed
with the county clerk by Martin Luther
Pipes, w. E. Potter and George w.
Bates, who intend to manufacture cider
and vinegar, buy and sell fruit, etc.
Their principal place of business will be
Hood River and the capital stock $40,
900, divided into 100 shares.
E. D. Calkins returned from his trip to
Idaho last week. He reports everybo
prosperous in Idaho. He left $500 worth
Of work at Boise upon the advice of
physician, who advised him to take a
rest. Mr.. Calkins had received sprain
on his weak side, which incapacitated
him for work for awhile.
Charles Plog and family arrived
Thursday from Mapleton, Iowa, and
have taken charge Of their new home.
Mr.. Plog bought the Frank Chandler
farm, 315 miles south of town. He is
well pleased with his purchase, and
well he may be, for he has one OF the
best places in the valley.
Miss Laura Hills school at Mount
Hood closed Tuesday of last week. Miss
Hill gave such good satisfaction in her
school work that she was complimented
by all patrons. She has been secured to
teach next term, beginning March 2.
She left last week for a VISIT with her
folks at Corvallis.
Miss Otie Walker is the new operator
at the telephone central Office. The
Office now has four girls employed-two
on duty from s to in daytime. Twenty
five new phones have been put in or
will be put in by the first Of the month,
at the dollar rate for residences.
The Lost Lake Lumber Co. is anx-
iously awaiting rise in the Columbia
river TO start the saws buzzing at their
big mill. They have about two million
feet of logs ready to cut into lumber,
and are a little restless because they
can't get at them.
Mrs. Kinsey and her music pupils en-
tertained large number of their friends
at her home last Friday evening. The
class acquitted themselves most credit
ably, and all present agreed that it was
most enjoyable and successful affair.
The county commissioners, we are in
formed By Commissioner Hibbard, did
not levy the special road tax talked Of
Road taxes remain the same as for
merly, and you can either work out
your road tax or pay the cash.
The patrons Of Mcclure Bros. who
bought a turkey for Christmas, we're
given chance to win one for New
Years. Mrs. II. r. Lewis held the
lucky number and had turkey again for
New Years.
Walter Mcclure bought NJ. A. Cocks
vacant lot on River street and viii put
up a dwelling house as soon as he can
get the lumber. He is having the lot
filled in. The price paid was 500.
Joseph A. Wilson is agent for TutthiIl
Water Wheels and Motors. They are
the best jet wheel made. Blythe and
Bradley have 'em.
Koberg's butter 6Oc at Mcclure Bros.