The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1915-04-29
TROUT LAKE.

Do not forget the Trout Lake valley
farmers institute to be held in the near
future. Think about what questions
you want to ask. These people come
to answer questions and to educate, not
only along all lines of farming, but
there will probably be lady with the
force to give the ladies of the valley
instructions in domestic science. So
the institute is something that should
interest every individual along farming
housekeeping and all practical lines.
The plans of the committee, although
not definitely formed, will be along
lines. it is expected, that will make the
occasion both educational and social
gathering.
Rev. and Mrs. Lands have returned
from Goldendale where they attended
the meeting of the Presbytery. There
is no question but MIR. Lands will be
retained here another year. and for
some time to come if the people have
anything to say. The amount of church
interest Rev. and Mrs. Lands have
aroused is surprise to the most hope
full.
Mrs. Quackenbush, who has been WIS.,
iting friends here for short time, re-
turned to Goldendale Friday with Mr..
Quackenbush, who came over to attend
to school matters.
II is reported that Mr.. Charters will
build upon his newly acquired property.
1t is reported that the road through
by the Messrs. Hunter and Cole places
will be opened up this season.
Fred Wolf and family, from Husum,
are now located on the Baldwin ranch.
Woodrow Wilson Smith" has been
laid away. And during the camping
season there will be many who will
mourn his loss. Many are the men and
maids he has carried over our hills,
carefully picking his way along the
trails and cliffs. And many the burden
of camp necessities he has transported
from our valley to the snow line on the
mountain. His donkey taste demand.
ing but very little in the way of food
and not over particular whether it con-
sisted of leftover fiapjack, grass or
leaves. Often it consisted of large
percentage of scenery, yet he never
complained or failed in his trust.
DR.. Belsheim made a business trip to
Portland lately.
Road Superintendent Lusk has made
necessary repairs on the grade. He re-
ports that the turnouts are now in good
shape, and even the timid driver may
take chance.
Mountain Brook Inn begins to look
like tent city with it's tents up and
ready for summer guests.
When the Trout Lake creamery plant
burned the butter machinery, engine,
etc., were all so damaged that it has
been necessary to replace with new.
The fire started about noon. MIR. Clay
bough was working on his books when
he snelled smoke, and at the moment
Of examination the whole building burst
into flames. He had only time to blow
the whistle, grab the books and papers
and get out. The phone and whistle
Immediately called a helping crowd,
but the building was doomed from the
start. A mass meeting was called by
the board of directors. VIM. Coate,
secretary, reported that the total in.
sursnce was around $500. 1t would
take from $4,000 to $4,000 to build, re-
place machinery, etc. Afer some dis
cussion it was decided that the best
plan would be for the association tt
borrow $1,000 on notes payable on or be
fore FIVE years. This amount was i'm
mediately promised by 20 of the farm
ers. The cream at the present time II
being taken to the factory near Glen
wood, tbut as soon as the new maehin
ery arrives it is understood building
and power belonging to c. W. Moor'
will be used until the new buildings
can be erected. When newly equipped
the Trout Lake Creamery Association