The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-08-04
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family? There surely must he. There
Is touch OF pathOs iIl the incident
that closed the career OF Frank, the
outlaw and afterward favorite horse Oi
the Little White Store people. Strong,
nervy and almost uncomfortable yet
when subdued, tame and kind yet
most unfiInching when In the harness,
he marched fearlessly into the jaws oI
death, without murmpr. Last We'd
nesday was sad, weary day for the
writer as he dug grave and laid him
to rest near the spot wht re he gave up
his life. His mate, Harry, shed not a
tear but today us write he Is nervous
and lonely In the big stall that once
held them both.
Frank died III the harns 50, shall we?
Last week Shelly 4 Son shipped to
Arlington over 100 ricks Of wood not
withstanding the hard luck they ell
countered, and this week the shipment
will be increased.
DR.. Jones and family Of White Sal.
man have been spending week ut
0dell visiting friends. Last Thursday
he and M. d. Odell made u trip to
Cloud Cap Inn, and while there
climbed the mountain as far as Coop
er's spur.
This week the pipe line Of the East
Fork lrrigating Co. will be tested, and
water running over the high district
between here and Mel creek. This sue.
cessfill termination Of this project IL
hailed with delight and will soon add
increased value 10 the adjacent lands.
Next bear will unfold marvellous
tale fer East Hood River valley.
F. w. Angus on the West Side has
proven beyond question that diversi-
fled farming will pay In Hood River
valley. While removing wood from
his place last week we were delighted
and surprised at the results. He has
parsnips, carrots, potatoes, pumpkins
and hay. Besides, he is turning off
400 ricks of wood. Mr.. Angus is a PRO.
gressive rancher and Is getting quite a
herd OF Jerseys and IL sOon to 20 into
the dairy business. Why not en-
courage cheese factory or condensed
cream factory here2 With the charging
Of the clover fields this should prove a
profitable industry.
The families OF William Ehrek, Thos.
Lacy, James Eggert and Mr., Runcorn,
spent Sunday on 0dell creek on the
The James Eggert place. The over
hanging, leafy forest there furnishes u
a charming retreat during these warm
days,and they had jolly good time.
Mr. Garhade and friend from Port.
land, In company with the lnyincible
@. L. Rogers spent day last week at
Willow Flat, Mr.. Garbade ls interested
there 10 land with Mr.. Rogers, aud is
Mr.. Jones of Portland, who owns
strawberry ranch near the splash dam,
called al 0dell Sunday In company
with q capitalist looking for land. Mr..
Jones has demonstrated the merits Of
this country and In enthusiastic and
bnoyant on his Hood River trips.
Hon. II, L. Smith made sale OF his
.20-acre timber tract near the Watt
orchard last week at 800 per acre to
party In the East. The sale was
made by Mr.. Bradley of Hood River,
friend Of the party.
While the pessimist Is harplng OH
light berry crop, and foretelllng all
kinds Of evil, sales are being made ut
good prices aud investors are getting
their moneys worth with good pros
pect of doubling Just IN the land has
In this section 10 the last two years.
Mr.. Galllgan, brother of II. s. CALI.
gan Of this section, visited here last
week. Mr. Galllgan IL manager of
tim postiaud hrauni, ~ tt,o p....s..
Rubber Shoe Go. He noted many
changes In Hood River valley since
his last visit and was delighted with
the outlook for the future,
also member of the firm OF the Port
land Coffee and Spice company Of Port.
land.
Charley Roberts, Ross Wlnans and
U. +. Collins made trip to Lost lake
last week. They found the fishing fair
ly good. They report having found
fish along the beach that bore evidence
Of having been killed with an explo.
sion 81 powder.
o. f. Blanchar and wife made a
pleasant call at the little White Store
Sunday. Mr.. Blanchar IL cashier 0I
the First NaFlonal Bank Of Hood River.
This was their frat look ut Enst Hood
River valley which proved q revelation
TO them. Both he and his wife are a
much pleased with Hood River. MIR.
Blanchar Is both capable and worthy
OF the responsible position he fills aud
Is an acquisition to Hood River.
Miss Net,ie Kemp came up from
Portland last Saturday for month g
vacation with her mother. Nettle IA
Is always welcome at 0dell, and we
trust that during her visit we tnay
have the pleasure Of listening 10 anoth-
er Of her recltals, Nettle always pleas
es her audiences.
The work OF wood hauling aud news
gathering do not 20 hand In hand, but
the former 10 the harder Of the two.
Mr.. Davidson aud wife, parents of ID.
J.. Davidson, left Saturday night for
their home In Iowa, after quite an ex .
tended visit with their son. While
here he sold his Willow Flat ranch to
his son, and we congratulate ID. l., on
acquiring splendid home
Miss Wright of Hood River has been
employed as teacher In the primary
department ofthe OdeIl school. Miss
Wright Is q young ladyO fine attain.
ments and exceptionally worthy. Pos
sesslng rare qualifications, she comes
into the school with u purpose which
II carried out will insure success. The
community is TO be congratulated upon
securing such competent class of
teachers aud the school should rank
first class this year,