The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-06-02
CORRESPONDENCE.
ODELL.

The political hive swarmed last Sun
day alighting in Hood River valley,
gathering honey here and there in
promises of support on election, day.
Their smiles lit up the valley, and the
glad hand extended reminded us Of
the days gone By in Polk county when
we shook The honest voters hand and
jollied the children, dogs and horses.
We were reminded of the picture Of
before and after democratic candidates
were in the majority, and my sym
pathy went out TO them, for really,
couldn't find democrat here, TO intro
duce them to. As | write number Of
cards confront me. These cards are
only good for one week more, then the
still hunt campaign Of 1904 for Wasco
county will pass into history, and no
matter who Is elected, this county will
be officered. The good cheer and fel-
lowship those fellows brought with
them was refreshing and served as a
fitting reminder of the days In the long
ago, when occupied position on the
anxious seat.
Last Saturday while we were busy
ioadlng lumber teams for the big west
side ditch at the water front In town,
The extremely busy scene that was
presented reminded us In small way
Of the water front at Seattle during the
Nome rush In the spring of 1900.
Hood River certainly occupies a
unique position In the Northwest. Il
doubt II there Is Il spot In the United
States, covering SO small an area that
Is so well advertised and so exceedingly
prosperous as Is our little valley. The
sound OF the hammer Is everywhere
heard and the rise In value of real
property almost makes one dizzy. Pes
slniists say we are nearing the danger
line, but they have been shouting this
for more than two years, and while
they have been kicking prop r'y has
more than doubled In price and is still
climbing. Property is worth it's pro.
ducing power and for Hood River prop
erty the end is not yet, SO get aboard
the band wagon
Pardon this pun. Last week while
passing the Il. l.. Smith corner where
they are excavatlng for brick build.
ing, put this question. care Won
going to plant Spltzenberg's here
where you are plOwing?' The answer
came quick. "No, we are planting a
sNewiown'.
We note with regret the departure
Tor Kansas Of the poet and prophet of
Barrett. We wish him n pleasant trip
ana safe and speedy return.
The little white store people are
taking an outing by hauling lumber To
the head gate Of the big west side ditch
near the falls. The stiffness of nature
ana lhe ieafy bowers along the road.
side Is restful and goes long way
toward restoring the tired body and
strengthening the weak nerves.
Last Saturday the writer had the
unexpected pleasure of meeting Mr..
Hinkle and wife of Antelope and Mrs.
b. i. Laughlih of The Dalles, while
lunchlng at the Mount Hood hotel.
I'VE We're boys and girls topptaeru
away back In the early seventies, dur,
Ing my cowboy days on John Day Run
near Antelope Although thirty years
have passed since we met and raven
locks were turned to gray, yet the
recollection Of sunny, youthful days
were fresh and green in our memory
and IN a short hour we found ourselves
travelling quickly over the years that
had gone by all too soon Such events
are helpful and refreshing as we Jour
ney onward 10 our unknown poal.
May the hand Of fate deal kindly with
these dear old friends.
How about the Tucker hill? II Is
about time to see some of the promised
volunteer work there. Not lick has
been struck on this, the worst piece of
road, between here and town. Stran-
gers are commenting upon 1t and If
the poor tired horses do not kick they
ought To.
Mrs. Booth returned today from
brief visit to The DalIes.
Prof, j L. Tousey of Portland, is
spending day or so with his family
on his ranch near here.
Mr.. Clarke gathered pail of straw.
berries from his acre one-half mile
west Of 0dell These are the first of
the Odell crop and not much behind
the West Side.
A picnic party spent Decoration day
on Mill Creek. MIR. aud Mrs, ]. NJ.
Taylor were active in making arrange.
for good time.
William Ehrck last week, purchased
Q large team from Mr.. Weishart near
Mount Hood. Mr.. Ehrck Ia n success
ful rlneher aud realizes that the best
article Is the cheapest, He has abund-
mt work for team.
nv.
/. IL. Williams, proprietor of the
Royal bakery, wasn't feeling the least
bit in good hum0r Monday, His baker
got drunk, he says, and spoiled q batch