The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-10-27

the pavilion we're covered with apples
peaches, pears, grapes and ounces OF
plates, while on either side, banked sil
boxes deep and rising tier after tier
were apples packed in boxes as If TO
shipment. II was not an uncommon
sight to see As apples completely fiIlinl
50-pound box. Such wealth OF color
quality and size has never been seen al
any other fruit show in the world. II
will be good news to every citizen o.
Oregon to learn that this magnificent
display OF fruit is to be forwarded to the
St. Louis fair, to be placed on exhibi.
tion in the Oregon section. The expense
of shipping the entire display will be
borne by voluntary subscriptions by
members of the Portland Chamber OF
Commerce, the Lewis and Clark State
Commission and the citizens of Hood
River. This fruit display will go further
toward advertising the productiveness
of Oregon than anything else that could
be sent from the state.
President f. l.. Smith, thlt grand old
citizen of Eastern Oregon, was always
on hand to look after the comfort and
entertainment of visitors, and the news.
paper men will never forget him for
the many kindnesses shown them. The
writer also desires to thank Superin-
tendent G. X. Castner and F. G.
Chandler, both prominent orchardists,
| for personal favors, not the least OF
which was the filling of our travelling
bag with the choicest specimens Of
prize winning apples. The press-gang
also remember with Kindness Editor
Arthur d. Moe OF the Hood River Gla-
cier, and his able assistant, Il. N.
Blythe, who We're always on hand to see
that the boys did not miss any of the
good things provided for their enter
tainment. The Glacier office kept open
house, and the editors were shown every
courtesy and kindness. The Daily
Glacier, published during the three
days of the fair, and containing the late
telegraphic dispatches, local news, and
full report of the proceedings OF the
press convention, was a triumph OF up
to-date journalism.
VISIT TO oDELL.
One OF the pleasant incidents of the
trip to the writer was his visit to Odell,
WllNtC IlG WAS NJ viz HObpib-
able home of Mr.. and Mrs. Roswell 7.
Shelley. We were met at the train by
Mr.. Shelley, Thursday morning, and
after our luggage had been safely slowed
away in the hotel, we visited the fruit
fair and were privileged to meet and talk
with many of the leading business men
and apple growers. At the close of the
press session in the afternoon, Mr..
Shelley called for us with his horse and
buggy, and we were soon out on the
country road among the strawberry
fields and apple orchards. Mr.. Shelley's
driving horse has track record Of bet
ter than 2;30, and the seven miles
between Hood River and 0dell were
soon covered, the roads being in perfect
condition for fast driving.
Odell is properly termed the hub of
East Hood River 1t il situated at the
junction Of the Cloud Cap Inn and the
Falls roads, and has church, school
house, blacksmith shop and store. Mr..
Shelley is the founder OF the little viii
lage, having opened a store there two
years ago. He prospered from the be-
ginning, and today no store in the val
ley is better known or more widely
advertised He recently built a sub
stantial warehouse and fruit storage
room across the road from his store and
is prepared TO handle all the products
Of the valley. He is assisted in his
business by Mrs. Shelley and his con,
Ralph Living in the most beautiful
portion of the famous valley where the
coil is rich, the climate is delightful,
and the surrounding scenery is grand
beyond description, it is small wonder
that the family is contented and happy.
Mr.. Shelley still has warm spot in his
heart for Polk county, and wishes to be
kindly remembered to his old friends in
Dallas and Independence.
EDITORS IN CONVENTION.
The 18th Oregon Press association
held two business sessions in the rooms
of the Hood River Commercial club,
and also public session in large
auditorium adjoining the fruit pavilion.
The latter meeting was open to the
public, and the large building was
packed with citizens and visitors, who
availed themselves of the opportunity
to hear the speeches and discussions.
The members of the press in attend
ance united in declaring that the Hood
River meeting was the most earnest
business session ever held by the asso-
citation.
VISIT 1905 FAIR GROUNDS.
In response to.an invitation from the
Lewis and Clark Fair commission, the
association appointed committee OF 10
to visit Portland and go over the grounds
of the exposition. The committee ar
rived in Portland Saturday evening, and
spent Sunday afternoon at the grounds.
Here every courtesy was shown the
committee by Vice President |. n.
Fleischner and Secretary Henry Il. Reed.
The buildings and grounds were exam
ined, and oil visitors expressed surprise
at the magnitude of the proposed
fair and the progress that has
been made. After returning from the
grounds, the party was entertained by
luncheon given by Mr.. Fleischner in the
Hotel Portland grill room. Here direc,
tor General Goode joined the party, and
the fair aud its advertisement was thor
oughly discussed. The officials were
informed that the members of the Ore
gon Press association stand ready to do
all in their power to advertise the fair,
and that this publicity will be given
without thought of remuneration.