The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-09-08
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weeks Glacier, which reports the turn
ing down OF an offer Of 1925 box for
Spitzenburgs under the conditions that
the label of the Davidson Fruit Co.
must be used, was perhaps the proper
thing to do, inasmuch as the union de-
sires 10 build up name under their
own label. Yet 1t is significant and
worthy of note. The fact that the
Davidson Fruit Co. last year were able
TO rigidly enforce contract that was
ironclad in Its conditions touching the
size and color Of the apples made it
possible to put upon the markets of the
world peerless quality and give them
q name in the apple markets the
effects of which will be far-reaching on
the apple market of Hood River valley
In the future, and clearly proves the
fact that after years of careful, pains
taking work Ia the shipping OF apples
The Davidson Fruit Co. has established
an enviable reputation, and one worth
money to them. There Is much In
name. There Is a wholesale house In
Portland that paid $4,000 dollars for
the use Of the name of the senior men-
Der at the time of his death which oc-
Cured several years ago. No doubt
the union understands their business
and will get good figure for the apple
crop that passes through their hands.
B. T. Young lost his famous horse,
Trusty, last Saturday. He died after
an illness of only few hours. This Is
serious loss. He was o splendid road
ster and worth 500.
Bert BOardman also lost his driving
mare nj Mr.. Young's place last week.
Mrs. Is. T.Young and daughter Sadie,
returned last Monday from Portland,
where Sadie was receiving treatment In
the sanitarium. She ls much i'm
proved.
A trip last week to Willow Flat furn-
ished opportunity to note develop
ments there that are worthy Of men
ton. G. X. Bone Is about finishing up
the work OF clearing 20 acres on the
brow of the Straight bill. The David
son brothers are also busily at work
burning and finishing the 40 acres
undertaken last winter. The re-
cent transfer Of c. II. Bone to the new
fruit union means much to thissection.
There will be at least go acres OF apples
planted on this tract In the spring,
which IL ideal apple land. Such In
vestors as Mr.. Van Horn are valuable
acquisitions to our valley, and such
investments are no experiments. One
years work by such concern would
be the work OF lifetime Of the average
man whomust rely upon bis own hands
to do the work. Besides this, Mr.. Van
Horns experience as horticultural
Is pointer to such as are eontemplat-
ing an investment In an apple orchard.
II. +. Davidson and family and some
friends spent Sunday ut Willow Flat.
Lafe Roberts and family Of The
Dalles were guests Of Mrs. Booth over
Sunday. Mrs. Roberts Is daughter
of Mrs. Booth.
Oscar Cameron had the misfortune,
on his way to town last Saturday, to
break q wheel. He was loaded with
hay, and while unloading the hay In
side Mr.. fuckers gate he found some
peaches that we're 80 tempting that be
helped himself and to a passerhy re.
marked laughingly that there was no
great loss without some small gain. Mr.
Cameron does not worry no matter
what happens.
The Order of Lyons last Saturday
night were treated to some excellent
readings and recitatlonsg after which
feast Of good things was served by the
ladies and heartily enjoyed by the gem
tlemen members. The ladies' under
stand how to reach the hearts of even
their husbands.
A. @. Staten and family. aud Roger
8, Sanborn and family were callers on
the Little White Store people on Sun
day afternoon. Messrs. Staten & San.
born comprise the Hood River Real
Estate and Exchange Co. The busi-
ness is certainly we'll represented by |
these two gentlemen, and In this pro-
gresslve valley, If their business does
not prove profitable l have missed the
mark In sizing them up. "a fellow
feeling makes US wOndrous kind, land |
hereby extend my hand. Call again.
A peep at Dukes valley last week
furnished delightful picture. Under
the influence of water, green clover
fields dot the valley, the second |
crop being nearly all housed. Under
the glitterlng rays of sunlight Mount
Hood stands like lone sentinel SEEM
ingly guarding the peaceful valley aud
furnishing inspiration for column
sketch, but during the strenuous days
OF woodhaullng romance gives place TO
reality.
The surplus of clover pasture, now
that the meadows are cleared, Is an ar
gument In favor Of dairying in the
valley.
School opened last Monday under
favorable auspices.
The directors of district No. have
given notice that meeting of the pat
rons Of the school Is called for Friday
evening, September 80, to vote whether
or no this district shall establish the
9th grade In the school. As 0dell Is a
progressive district, and the school has
now reached that point where the ad-
vanced courses are necessity, In all |
likelihood the proposition will meet the
hearty approval of the voters of the
district.
George Massey, the pedagogue of
Dukes valley, was down TO the store
morning and reports that out
Il 81 children drawing school money
he school opened with 10 pupils.
leorge seemed fully impressed with
he responsibility resting upon him In
shaping the destinies Of the youngsters
IN Dukes valley, aud win no doubt put
up good school, George In from the
Sunny South and has promised to be
the sunshine Of the school when the
shutters are closed.
RARRETT