The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-04-28
Barrett District.

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What's the matter with that pesky
old ground hog? We thought Bishop
did him up, but this cold spell contra
diets that fairy story. he told us about
the trip he made, or else the meeting o
couple Of young damsels on the noun
tain had some extraordinary effect or
Thomas, Sr. g, Imagination, eh?
Mrs. NJ. S. Dunn had the misfortune
to step on a nail and it being harder
than her foot, she declines TO do any pc
destrianism for some time.
Mrs. John A.. Wilson visited with her
daughters at The Dalles last week, re
turning on Saturday.
w. X. Hoole, of Copple d Hoole, has
been appointed notary public by Gov
Chamberlain, and is now prepared tC
execute all kinds Of legal documents,
take acknowledgements, etc. But he
gives due notice chat he does not issue
marriage licenses
Ray Imbler, who has been soiourning
in the state of Washington for several
days, has returned with a peculiar bloop
upon his cheeks. He says, however
that IL is nothing that is catchingsunless
you come into personal econtact with
some one affectedswith the same disease.
Two ladies Of this district had vicious
battle with turkey gobbler one day
last week. The gobbler objected TO the
ladies visiting his mistress, and having
30 watch dog to guard the house, Mr.
Gobbler took the duty on himself One
ol the ladies was armed with an umbrel.
la and G. A Il. sandwich Her first
attempt TO use the umbrella, however
proved disastrous. The gobbler ducked
and the lady missing the resistance she
expected, was precipitated several feet
beyond the equilibrium line Dropping
h4 q. A. X. sandwich on the off side,
she restored her equipoise, and adroitly
side-steppei in time to avoid a vicious
lunge Of her antagonist, who, before he
could recover his velocity, ran head on
against the sandwich, which 4lazed him
and set him wobbling. He got his
second wind, however, before the lady
could pursue her advantage, and came
again with both feet, attempting a
Knockout blow, but the lady was equal
to the occasion, and with both hands
clutching the umbrella she dealt Mr.. G.
blow in the solar plexus which caused
the stars to shine to the extent that he
discovered the G. A. r. sandwich.
Thisking il toolhsome morsel, and be-
ing in need Of refreshments, he at once
proceeded to get outside OF it. This
stoE ped the battle. Result: One dis
qualified gobber, two very much fright.
ened ladies and a boy up tree. We
wouldn't tell the ladies' names for the
world,
There will be special music rendered
by the choir of the Valley Christian
Church next Sunday at the morning
service. We would advise all lovers Of
good music to be present and enjoy q
treat.
Mrs. Thos. Bishop left last Tuesday
for a weeks visit with friends in Sher
man county.
Lovers Of good music enjoyed a rare
treat at both morning and evening ser
vices at the Valley Christian Church
last Sunday. AT the morning service
Mrs. T, a, Reavis RECALLED a large audi
ence with delightful rendition Of that
beautiful contralto solo: "Not Ashamed
Of Jesus At the evening service Mrs
I. A. Reavis and Mrs r, E. Register
favored the congregation with duett
entitled, CANCELS Bear the News tC
Mother" Mrs, REGISTER also sang 6
sweet solo, entitled, "Cast Thy Bread
Upon the Waters" These two ladies'
assisted by the balance of the choir O.
this church, are making reputation
that is drawing people from all over the
valley to the Sunday services
The clubs debts all being settled,
quite an animated meeting was held at
the corners hast Saturday night. II cork
screws are any evidence OF democracy,
then the entire club are democrats, for
even George maintains that he has a
right to bring an instrument Of that ma
ture when the club holds an executive
session. Star-gazing was the main iea-
ture OF the evening.
j. B, Lister, secretary Of the Oregon
Christian association, with headquarters
ut Eugene, was visitor and preached
for the congregation at the Valley Chris
tian church last Sunday, We learn that
he intends to buy property in this dis
trict and al no distant date become q
permanent resident here. Mr.. Lister
is one of those men whom it is a pleas
ure to have for neighbour and we glad
ly welcome him 10 our midst.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Clark and son,
Newton, Jr,, came up from. Cascade
Locks, accompanied by Miss Jeanette
CLARK, of Portland, Mr. Clark and Miss
Jeannette going 20 their claims in this