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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-16
is reported much improved.

is reported much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Dragseth re-
turned home Sunday after an absence
Of several days visiting in Portland and
Oregon City.
The Sunfiower class will have a spe-
cial meeting Thursday evening Of this
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
E. Lage.
1t is rumored that the high school Of
Hood River will present play at
grange hall next Saturday evening.
Look out for posters.
A Christmas entertainment under the
joint auspices of the Sunday schoolsand
Parent Teacher Association will be
given at the Pine Grove church We'd
nesday evening, Dec. %. Because Of
the necessity of the children being in
school the following day the hour is set
for 2 O'Clock. The tree will be decorat-
ed with gifts to be sent to folks deserv-
ling but temporarily less fortunate
than we. Articles of food and clothing
and donations of cash will also be re-
ceived at this time and forwarded to
the Associated Charities of Portland,
exceptingjsuch as can be used to better
advantage locally. Let all come with
the happy giving spirit. The gathering
is planned for the entire community
and you are urged to be present wear.
ing the Christmas smile.
At the Ladies' Aid bazaar, Dec. 2,
Mrs. Fertig lost an aluminium dish, ar
important part of a cooker. The finder
will confer agreat favor in leaving il
at the church. The article that was
left in its place will be at the church.
I. Waldo Mills. wife and little son were
visitors in Hood River Saturday and
Sunday at the home of MIR. and Mrs.
EIdon r. Bradley.
A genuine surprise was given Martin
Dragseth Monday evening when about
20 of his friends meet with him on the
occasion of his birthday. All had an
enjoyable time. Refreshments were
served.
Since the returning from Portland Of
Mr.. Batten and Mr.. Stanton both have
been sick. II is reported they attended
two banquets during their absence,
which may have caused the trouble.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-16
COFFEES AND TEAS

Woods Best Blend Coffee. &c
Carnation Coffee, l lb. 25c, lbs.........70c
M. ]. B. Coffee, lb. SIC, TX lbs. .9Oc
Golden West Coffee, ID. Csc, 8 81, 5..$1.65
Dependable Coffee, h. 35c, 2A lbs. .8Sc
Hin Bros. Coffee, l Id. 40c, 2 lbs ..... 75c
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-16
DEE

Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Adams and Miss
Mary Sparkling were in Hood River
Thursday.
Miss Velma Rowntree returned Thurs
day from Portland after having spent
an enjoyable week with friends and
relatives there and also in Vancouver.
Wash. d. l.. Rowntree accompanied
Miss Rowntree to Portland.
Miss Eunice Odell, of Odell, spent
the latter part of last week and over
Sunday with Miss Velma Rowntree.
L. M. Bentley, of Hood River, will
oversee the building of the new bridge
over the Collins creek. The road just
north of the Holsteen station will be
straight, with the bridge closer to the
railroad track. Work was begun the
first of the week.
Our Dee people, evidently believe in
''do your Christmas shopping early"
for there were quite number in Hood
River last Thursday and also Saturday.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-16
ODELL

Mrs. G. E. Chapman has gone to Cor
Wallis, Ore.. for visit with relatives.
She expects to remain there until after
Christmas.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Rodamer accom-
panied Mr.. Rodamer's parents as far as
Portland last week and spent a few
days visiting in that city before return
ing home.
Mrs. l.. C. Weinheimer, who has been
i'll for several weeks. is reported improv.
ing. Her son, A. l.. Weinheimer. who
is student at u. of o., expects TO be
home very soon for the holidays.
Mrs. H. R. Leedom entertained the
Merry Matrons at her home Tuesday
afternoon.
Members of the Methodist Sunday
school who have food or clothing which
they may wish to contribute to charity
are requested to communicate with
Miss Susie n. Moore, who will receive
same or instruct them as to what dis
position shall be made of such articles
in order that they may be collected for
the community Christians tree and
turned over to the Associated Aids af-
ter any who may reside near at home.
il such there be, have been supplied.
MIR. and Mrs. H. Heft and family
have received an invitation to the mar
riage of Chester Stansbery and Miss
Effie Wright in Woodlawn M. E. church,
Portland, December 20. Mr.. Stansbery
has many friends IN OdelI who are
pleased to extend congratulations.
Prof. v. M. Vose expects several rel
atives here to visit him and his family
during Christmas holidays.
The meeting of the Parent Teacher
Association last Monday evening was
well attended and much interest vas
shown in the presentation of the picture
for which those who have had an op-
portunity to see express admiration.
Mrs. L. Struck, of Lyle, WASH, has
been here for visit at the home .of
her sister, Mrs. Louis Plog.
Friends are congratulating Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Sheppard to whom a daugh-
ter was born Saturday evening, Dec. IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H.'Kemp went to
Mosier last week for visit with Mrs.
Kemps's sister and brother.
The date for the community Christ
mas tree has been changed to Thurs
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-16
Barrett PIT. Meeting Planned

The Barrett Parent-Teacher Associa-
tion will have very interesting meet
ing on Friday of this week at the
school house at $50. The subject under
discussion is to be home credits.
Miss Stanton, principal of Oak Grove
school, will give her experiences with
the system, and Mrs. Wedemeyer, of
Oak Grove, will take up the subject
from the parents standpoint. Mrs.
Arnold has secured material from the
originator of the system. which she
will read. SO there should be much in
terest in the discussion following these
talks. 1t is urged that every member
of the Association be present.
Chairman.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-16
FRANKTON.

Mr.. Mowers was too i'll to be on the
mail route last Saturday.
Little Ted and Ned Nickelsen are the
proud owners of their first tooth.
The Parent. Teacher Association meet
ing last week Monday was well attend
ed and a very interesting talk was
given by MIR. Hartwig. A song by Miss
Berry was enjoyed by all. The next
meeting will be social on January Z.
Mrs. Hollenbeck entertained at din
ner last Thursday several friends in
honor of Mr.. Hollenbeck's birthday.
/. Ben Short and little daughter, from
the lower valley, are visiting ]. R.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-16

Harry Rood, Clifford Kitchel and John
Sheldrake we're out hunting rabbits
Monday afternoon.
Bill Edick and Mr.. Kitchel made a
trip to Hood River the last of the week.
Wednesday night the Christmas play
practice will be held with Miss Gum.
The trip will be made by the. party on
horse back.
MIR. Copper. who has been hauling
sand for the ditch work, returned home
Monday to Hood River.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-16

Phillips and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Aldridge, from
Hood River. were all day visitors last
Sunday with Mrs. ]. o. Eastman.
Mrs. Mason called on Mrs. Nickelsen
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. C. F. Gray visited the school
Thursday. The teachers are very much
interested as well as the pupils, and
our school is one of which to be proud.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-16

day, Dec. %. instead of Friday, Dec.
"a. An entertaining program is prom
ised.
Next Sunday morning there will be
service followed by Sunday school at
the Methodist church. Rev. Heineck
has announced communion service in
connection with his service. Special
singing has been provided and a cordial
invitation is extended to you to attend
this service.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-12-16
Exchange Returns Jonathan Money

The Fruit Growers Exchange made a
return of an average of 80 cents per
box on all grades of Jonathans Monday.
A former return of an average of Is
cents per box was made earlier in the
season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
CREW OF TANKER, CAUGHT IN WAR,
 WIN LEGAL VICTORY

London, Feb. 25.-The crew of. the .oiItanker Carpathian have just won a victory at law against the owners of the vessel who tried to escape. the payment of a bonus promised by the captain for running, the gauntlet of German cruisers in the Atlantic. s,
 The .Carpathian was caught in 8 Texan port at the outbreak of the war. Her crew of seven men refused to- sail unless paid risk money. The captain agreed to give them 9 bonus of $50 each in addition to their wages sRumors of German cruisers destroy ing commerce were then numerous But the men accepted the risk and the vessel sailed for Rotterdam with a. cargo of oil.
 Although the ship was loaded with a dangerous cargo, which could be set safre by a shell. the crew agreed, in view of the bonus, to stick to the captain through thick and thiIs as they testified in court. The Journey was safely made, and at It's end the skipper offered the men $5 each in stead of $60. Thereupon the crew brought suit.
 In court, the owners the Petroleum Steamship Company, did not deny the allegations of the men and fell back on the technical defense that under the merchant shipping act seaman is rot entitled to wages further than those stipulated in the articles he has signed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
ENGLISH PRESS ASKS
 WHAT IS WRONG WITH
 THE BRITISH COLORS

E London. Feb. 5.Fo1lowing an ed itor1aI on the humiliating aspect Of the Lusitanfa flag incident from the viewpoint of British national pride the Daily Express, conservative in pol tics and intensely British in policy, has asked it's readers, What is the matter with the Union Jack 2is
 Among the replies. Sir Robert Pur- wis says:
 4sFFor British merchantman to hoist neutral colors to avoid capture by German armed vessel is allow able if he thinks fit to do so- But for the British government solemnIy to intimate to the mercantile marine onea Sunday night-like news of a stricken battle-to strike the Union Jack, seems unca1led for, humi1iat- ing and indecent. It is a step-down, and also gives occasion to the en- eny, when we denounce his wars, to charge us with hypocrisy Of MT. Peck sniff z
 Another Englishman writes:
 ssWhen I read the other day of the German accusation against us of au- thorizing the use of a neutral flag to protect our shipping, I at once called it another German lie. Imagine my horror, then, to find such an action has taken place, and under the au- thority of our Foreign Ohce.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25

man by casting lots Haman was de- posed and executed, and Mordecai eI- evated to the high position in reward for his signal courage and, interest in the saving Of the Kings life
 The story of the Book of Esther reads like a novel and is viewed by some scholars as having little real historical value. It's lessons, how ever, are typical of the checkered ex- perience of the Jews and the provf- dential interference in every hour Of their darkest. extremity. Thus has it been the source of inspiration and hope to the. Jews for all those cen turfes. and is celebrated with songs of praise and thanksgiving and with the service of charity and helpfulness to those in need and in distress
 On Friday evening at the Park avenue Temple, Rabbi David Levy will deliver a sermon upon 'HThe les sons of Purim to our modern genera tion' to which all are invited. On Sunday morning the children of Sab bath school will have a service In- terspersed with songs and recitattons- To both of which services a cordial invitation is extended to all who are interested.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
FESTIVAL OF PURIM
 FAILS ON SATURDAY.


 Purim, the Feast of Lots, is 9. half holiday in the Jewish calendar. It is celebrated taroughout the Jewish World next Sunday. February 2s. The synagogal service for this festival is limited to the reading Of the Book of Esther upon which the story of the celebration takes it's origin. It's les sons are made the theme Of the ptil- pit on the preceding Sabbath. Pu- rim com memorates the victory of Mordecai, the faithful Jew, over Ha- man, the grand vizier Of the King AIfasuerus, who gave his consent to his prime minister for the wholesale destruction sof the Jews throughout his realm.
 Esther, the ward of Mordecai had been elevated to the throne to succeed Vashti who had displeased the King The Jewish maiden was most beau tifuI in appearance and character and it was through her intervention and at the risk of her own life, that the wicked machinations of Haman were disclosed and averted and the lives of the Jews in the empire saved, the fla tai day having. been set aside by Ha=
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
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 Indications are now that the Moth ers Week celebration at the Lyric theatre next week will be ethess sem Bation Of the season in Bridgeport t1ea tr1ca1 circles. Ton q mothers wis ftfhg tfle theatre this week are look Ing with longing eyes at the hand BoEne grand piano, one of the big prizes in the baby contest presented by M anagers William Fl. Isfiafh and Frank E. Eallahan, which is Son ex- hibition in the lobby Of the play house. The piano is only one of $4,0OO worth sof prizes which are to be given away to the fat habfes, pretty babfes, robust babies and other kinds Of babies entered in the baby show contest during the week Bf March first.
 most eapproprfate1y named play has been selected for next week The Caibi1fn players headed by Miss Su- zanne Jackson nd@LowelI Sherman, will present the funniest play ever written Margaret Mayo's side splitting farce Baby Mine 2 The story might be told here but that would be anticipating and spoil somefhing of the surpfise that the play has in store for inc Lyric thea ire patrons. All classes will scr cam v4th delight at the presentation Of tflfs play
 This weeks attraction CA Wo- man Way continues to play to pac cked houses, and is proving to be one of the big successes of the year at the theatre,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., DDnR ArE CnTRT

FEGObkAIE
 February IS, 1915. Estate of William R. Abercrom- bic, late of the town of Bridgeport in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their ac- counts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immmediate payment to
 MRS. IDA L. ABERCROMBIE
 Executrix, 28 Putnam St., Bridgeport. Conn. B 25 s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
PLAZA

vvith the ssHanowe'en Party a, merry musical conedietta; with nine people in gala costumes, catchy song numbers. clever, fascinating dances and enough mirth injected to make ft deIectaBIe to tIeatre-goers of all tastes, the Pla.za's program for the latter haIf Of the week promises to be a really unusually attractive one from every Viewpoint. The HaI1owes en Party contains all the pleasing feat nres of the big musical comedy pros duction boiled down into thirty min 11tes of supreme entertainmene with pretty girls galore and funny come uiAns doing their share toward rnak- Ing you feel the stinge Of real en5oy- ment. The costuming of the act is beautffuf and the scenic equIprnent of enormous proportfons
 Another headline attraction in the vaudeville world is Spisse1 Brothers & Mack. three men and a woman in one of the funniest comedy knock-a- bout acts imaginable. This trio is made ID Of thorough-b comedians and the act they present is just one long roar from begfnning to end.
 You'll more than enjoy the efforts yet coHicaI singing and dancing fan tasy that has many marks to distin- ellish. itfs rom the usual song and dance slit4 The Bo1ger Brothers will present a. very entertaining banjo act that has. received enthusiastic recep- lions everyzW here. ss =
 E. Ezdourds & Go, in a singing and talking skit that will surely come in For some Appreciation, coTnpose the EasudeYiIle nurpbers.=
 zess4A K-eyston(. comedy. :. H. carts -s & PIanetss,s e.IAothers Hudda,' ins two reels a.nd.sesThe Escort'' will be shown on the .n1ovies' :bill-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
CONSTANT USE OF
 BAYONET DISCREDITS
 NEW WAR THEORIES

London, Feb 25@The hand of jIui iitsu teachers and fencing masters whose offer of services in the instruc- ting of recruits has been refused by the War Office are evening scores by charging that the Office does not real ize the important part the bayonet is playing in this war on both western and eastern fronts They say the ar my heads are unable to overcome the rejudices against the bayonet in- .herited from the experiences of the South African cam paign. and fall to read the new lessons of warfare.
 The bayonet was first pronounced in the Spanish-American War. Tn the few eases where fight ing was done in the Philippines at close quarters, the Americans used their guns as clubs throwing away their bayonets as a nuisance. This was also the verdict of the British in the Boar War. In the Russo-Jap- anese campaign, however, the bayonet returned to favor, with the result that the American Government re- considered it's intention to abolish the bayoTet, and this arm was also re- tained by the British.
 Now come the reports of the con stant use of the bayonet in trench warfare. Quickness of thrust and parry, of foot, eye and decision are necessary in this kind of fighting. But the drill sergeantss the jtuJitsutst and fencing masters com plain, are content to teach the old fashioned routine ex- ercises which would avail little against skilled antagonists or even against fmpromptu tactics vigorously pursued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
Amusements
POI...'S

Lovers of real music will find s de- HghtfuI treat in the offering of .tThe Six Song Birds F xssvvh Q are feature ed in the excellent programme arranged for Polls theatre, the last half of tie week.
 uD one of the daintiest musical of kerings Sins the varieties, and every- where. has 1t t*been received with the WarInests aecords Each of the six is a talented soloist, <and the ensemble numbers. are real delights
 Featured in the photoplay program Is a hve-pare fflrnization of Israel zangwtll's great success Children of the Ghetto.'s This wonderful play has lost none of its merit in it's pie turized form and is presented by a, most adequate cast. In the stellar role is no less a dramatic favori&e than Wilton Lackeye. who has won international fame in many parts.
 Fields Brothers who used to be featured with Primrose and Dock Etader, will be seen in their novelty dancing idea which has taken yaude- vi1Ie by storm Edna Lrby, very tfever artiste and author and her Own company, will be seen in her 5 b1avlet Crucial Moment The skit is bright aud sparkling with rare comedy and has a most surprising rlin1ax.s
 Stuart and Donahue old favorites ln the varieties. will be seen in their neyvest aonsense skft; and Bowers and Saunders, two very clever misses, will present a pleasing song tepertofre Antonio and Soretti will be seen; for the first time in ATneri- ra, in their Europ can n ovelty.
 In addition to Children Of the Ghettes there will be other photo- plays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25

The older boys and girls of German. will be excused from school attend anee and employed in farm work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25

Such a free press as this nation now has should never have been born, is the expressed opinion of Senator Fletcher of Florida
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

 An unusually fine program of music By famous coinposers was given be- lore the members of the Wednesday Musical club yesterday afternoon. It Nassa members musicale and the well Balanced program was due much to IIle efforts Of the leader, Miss Jessie O. EIaw1ey.
 proven themselves worthy of the ex- pressions Of appreciation which they drew from the audience.
 The program:
 quartet. Ave Maria. Rrahn1s. Mrs. Whitaker, Miss Pfau, 1II| Hall, Miss Spencer; piano, Mrs " H Co1nley organ, Miss Bessie Harlow.
 ContraIto solo, ist ge Kommen. Franz; Die Lore1y. Liszt. Mrs. Clifford Ryler, aecompanist, Miss Bessie liar low
 aGarcte F,unepre. Chopin Mrs w. H.
 Soprano solo. .Le Bonheur est chose T-egeres saint-saens, Mrs. Henry T.. Bishops violin obliEato, Miss Jean StockweI1 accompanfst. Miss Jennie Margaret Hawley.
 Piano solo. Nocturne, P sharp ma 5er, Chopin; La Campanella, Paga- ninni;zsIliszt. Miss Jennie Margare,
 certraItos solo. Ina Herbst. Franz, Miss Norma Weber, accompa hist. Miss s47awIey. Violin solo, Introductive ct iRondo Canricce5oso canf1Ie, aint-saens, Miss ..Tean stockweIl, accom- panist, Mrs. I1l- ifaer Beardsley.
 cdarter, Tine Bonds Are Fallen, Iiszt. lfroIn the Legend Of St Eliza bethls The. esypsies. Brahms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25

August Benners, an attorney of Bir- rningham, Ala, was appointed core ceiver of the Birmingham, Ensley. & Bessemer railroad.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
SAXON TO ANGLO-SAXON:
 WE'RE YOUR RELATIVES"

London, Feb. 25.-Accordfng to an officer who writes from British trench in Flanders, this sign was posted by the Germans in a nearby trench:
 seWe are Saxons; you are Anglo Saxons. Keep your bullets for the Prussians who relieve us tontght.'
 He says that immediately after posting this notice the Saxons perch ed themselves on their trench tops, lit their pipes, and enjoyed their ease until 9 volley over their heads sent them beck to their trenches.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
Feel Young Again CERTILAX (The Certified
 Laxative).

Beware of the habit of constipation. Coax the overworked bowel muscles back to normal action with CERTI- LAX. s'the certain laxative" Tt is the favortte prescription of an eminent New York City specialist, selected by i've hundred physicians. who have tried out thousands of laxattves and decided upon CERTTLAx as the best They believe in gentleness, persisten- cy, and Natures assistance. CERT1- LAX opens the bowels; their action is gentle yet positive, never accom- panied by griping or pain. One at nizht will give positive relief. GER TILAX IS FOR SALE AT ALL DRUG STORES, or will be sent direct upon receipt of price. CURTIS CHEMICAL co. 117 D. 24th St., NEW YORK, PRICE, 1oc. 25c, soc. One at night makes you right
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25
RUB RHEUMATISM
 PAIN FROM SORE, ACHING JOINTS
Rub pain away with a small trial bottle of old
 "st. Jacobs Oil"
Whats Rheumatisrn? !? Pain only.

Whats -RheumatisFn Pain only
 Stop drIigg1ngi Not one case in fif- ty requires Internal treatment. Rub Oi1s7 directly upon the tender spot and relief comes instantly. St.. Ja- cob's OiIs is a harmless rheumatism and sciaticay Hninent, which never dis appoints and can not burn the skin
 Timber up! Quit complaining Get a small trial bottle from your drug yieyt and in just a moment you'll be free from rheumatic and sciatio pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling Don't suffer! Relief awaits you Old, honest .St. Jacobs OiI's has cured millions of rheumatism sufferers in the last half century, and is just as good for sciati-- ca, neuralgia, 1umbago. backache sprains and swelHngs-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25

L. R. Mckee, for fifty years news paper man, and a noted editorial writ CT, died in Montgomery, Ala. aged T3.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-02-25

The Sage workmen's compensaticn law amendment and appropriation bill was reported favorably by the New York Assembly ways and means com raittee-