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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-26
SALVATION ARMY COLLECTS
ABOUT $1,000 TO AID POOR

although il appeared at first that
money would be scarce. late Contribu
tons brought the total amount To about
$500 more than last year. said Philip
l.. w. Goodwin. treasurer II the saliva
tnn Army. last night. "Our entire
fund this year was approx mately
$1,000. Less than 30 per cent OF that
was secured from the fourteen kettles
stationed at street corners about the
city
The entire number Of baskets dis
'ribu,cd by the Salvation Army will he
between 500 and s25. while tha, last
year was about $50. rhe work has
uror eight years ago. At first we gave
poor NJ Christmas.
I'm addition To giving away the
baskets. the Salvation Army this
Christmas did an unusual amount OF
other charity" continued Mr.. Goodwin
The army is taking care of case
Of sickness in one OF the hospitals
II is aiding in the support of a desti-
tute family on Church Hill. II dis
poses Of a large amount of good old
clothing. In its work the Salvation
Army co-operates with tho Associated
Charities and tries as far as possible
10 prevent duplication of effort
Nearly TOO toys. donated by Rich
mond merchants or bought by the
army. were given away yesterday to
poo- children. Altogether. believe
Adjutant Johnson was buster this
Christmas than he has ever been be-
fore in Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-26
No DISTINCTION MADE
TO RACE: or CREED

calls for aid are always more nu-
mcrous than the means of answering
them. In spite of the generous con-
trihutions of tho public. tho Salvation
Army was unable to take care of all
the poor people who asked for assist
ance. No distinction was made be-
tween white people and black when i,
came To giving aid"
one case investigated by the Saliva
tion Army this year vas an old col
ored woman living with her daughter.
The mother was said to be 1O7 wears
scvcnty-fve. As neither was able 10
come to the high school TO get the
basket. the army delivered it,
In connection with the municipal
Christmas tree celebration, nearly 9. n00
stockings have been given away al
ready TO poor children. and Mt leas;
1000 more will be given. II is the
aim of Mrs. Frank VI. Reade. chair
man of the stocking committee. that
not single needy child shall br
slightcd
Sunday schools. Kings DAUGHTERS
missionary societies and MANY othcr
organizations were active also i'm ro
lieving tho suffering of Richmond's
poor Some OF the organizations filled
STOCKINGS. some gave provision baskets
ana some raised purses of money II
Is Impossible to calculate the amount
OF Kindness shown and of practical
assistance rendered by private indi-
viduals who desire no other reward
than the JOY of having shared anotbcr,a
burdens.
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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
FRANKTON.

Today is the shortest one,of the year.
When we meet you again in this col
umn, it is the writer's wish that YOU
all may have had very Merry, Merry
Christmas.
Mrs. Z. F. Gray and children were
Sunday visitors in Hood River.
VIM. Eby and family visited Sunday
IN the Oak Grove neighborhood with
his sister, Mrs. OthasTayI Ior and family.
E. S. Colby, of Hood River, was in
Frankton Sunday, making some esti-
mates on the probable cost of an elec-
trio light plant for some of the Frank
ton people.
We have heard that there is another
ehort being made to take strip off
this school district and attach il to
Hood River. Haven't seen it yet.
Miss Aldine Bartmess. who is teach.
ing music in the Frankton school, gave
a splendid example Wednesday of last
week, of the many ways music can be
used in the school, and the home as
well. to good advantage. 1t was both
pleasing and instructive and il was
well rendered. Miss Bartmess used a
Victor for the most of her production.
The instrument and records were kind.
ly furnished by the Kresse Drug Co.
We are sorry that but few of the pa
irons of the school were present.
A petition is being circulated in this
road district asking the county court
to locate a county road on the survey
made by the Highway Commission
about two years ago. This petition
calls for sixty.foot road from the
east line of the Edgar Locke place to
the top of the Ruthton hill.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21

.sHarry Whiteley left Sunday for a
fortnight's visit at the home of his
father-in-law, e. E. Doane, of Bel.
mont.
Optimistic ENTHUSIASM marked the an
nual business meeting of the Dee
grange, held at the residence of R
A. Collins Saturday night. Mrs. +.
W. Dunbar. county deputy. was pres,
ent, and several new members were
initiated. Officers for the coming year
we're elected as follows: T. F. Parker,
master; Mrs. J. K. Ford, secretary; j..
E. Ford. treasurer: Mrs. S. G. Emilio
overseer: and Mrs. r. A. Collins, lec-
turer.
There will be community Christmas
tree at Dee schoolhouse Friday even
ing, with preliminary program, con-
sisting of speeches, music and drills.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Bschman and
Edward L. Bachman we're in Hood
River several days last week.
c. B. Compton spent thursday and
Friday in Hood River on legal busi-
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie f. Parker, of
Hood River, spent Sunday on the ranch,
Mrs. Parker remaining for visit with
her parents, MIR. and Mrs. j. e. Ford.
Mrs. S. G. Emilio and children re-
turned Monday from shopping trip to
Hood River.
John R. Edgar spent several days in
Hood River last week.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
new FIELD NAMED
FOR PROF. GIBSON

The student body of the high school
has voted to call the new athletic field,
recently acquired by the city school
district, Gibson Field, in honor of Prof.
l.. B. Gibson, formerly principal of the
high school, now county superintend.
ent. The new athletic field, compris-
ing an entire city block just south of
the high school building. will be pre-
pared for all athletic events next
spring. Bleachers will be built.
Shower baths have been provided in
the gymnasium of the new high school
annex.
The city council has prepared an
ordinance providing for the vacation Of
June street. which separates the high
school grounds from Gibson field, to all
traffic except pedestrians. In turn the
city school district will allow the city
the use of 80 foot strip across its
property at another point.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
EXCLUSION AMEND
MENT PROCLAMATION

The city council Monday night can
vassed the vote of the recent municipal
election, and a proclamation in coll
firmation of the charter amendment
adopted at the election providing for
the exclusion of territory including the
steel bridge and a stretch of the East
Side grade road was signed by Mayor
H. l.. Dumble.
Following the action an informal dis
cussion of decision of the Hood River
county court to raise funds for county
road construction and maintenance
through the general fund instead of the
usual procedure, by making a levy for
q general road fund was participated
in. Mayor Dumble stated that he had
been told by County Judge Stanton
that the courts action had not been
precipitated by the adoption of the
charter amendment on the part OF city
residents to exclude the bridge and
East Side road, which are expensive of
maintenance DR.. Dumble declared
that Judge Stanton had told him that
such action on the part of the county
court had been contemplated long be-
fore the city election. The county
court, it is stated, will include road
monies next year under the heading of
the general fund.- in order to avoid pro-
hibitions of the recently adopted tax
limitation initiative bill.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
RELMONT.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer lsenberg spent
Sunday afternoon at the home OF his
mother. Floyd Arnold, wife and son,
and Mrs. Somerville were also callers.
John Anderson, Neil Nunamaker and
Miss Lora Hoskins were visitors at the
home of Mrs. Robert Jones and family
Sunday.
Mrs. Will Farrell is suffering severe.
ly with an attack of sciatic rheuma-
tism in her hip and knee.
Misses Leith and Miss True, of Hood
River, spent the week end at the home
of Miss Emma Wollum, returning to
their homes Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. J. W. Davis and John F. Wynn
spent Sunday at the home of W. H..
Davis and family in Hood River.
Mrs. H. T. Regnell and Miss Grace
Regnell were shopping in Hood River
Saturday.
Oscar Jones returned Saturday from
Grass Valley where he took mis- team to
stay for the winter.
Mrs. Mary Davis and family have
moved from Belmont to Tacoma, Wash,
where they will make their future
home.
s. G. OXborrow intends to spend the
holidays at the homes o. his daughter
and sister, at Madras. Mrs. Oxborr0w.
Sr., is also guest at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. Jennings, for the holi-
day season.
Howard Miller and sister. Miss Mar
jorie, have an attack of poison oak.
Mrs. VIM. Warren will leave Monday
Off few days visit in Portland and
McMinnville.
The members and attendants of As
bury M. E. church were very much
surprised and panied to learn last week
that Rev. Young and family were to
be moved from among them. During
their five years in the city they have
endesred themselves to all with whom
they have met and the expression of
sorrow comes from every heart. Rev.
Young will go to Ellensburg., Wash.
Our loss is their gain, and it will be
some time before we get used to think
ing it is for the best. We are very
sorry the Bishop and Superintendent
have thought best 10 make the change.
The new pastor will occupy the pulpit
Sunday, Dec. "a.
j. R.. Fordea and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. f.. c, Sherrieb, MIR. and Mrs. A.
D. Ramsey. Mr.. end Mrs. W. G. Som.
erville. j. R. Newton and family and
Mrs, Clara Ferguson were some of the
Belmonters who attedned services at
Asbury church Sunday morning.
Mrs. Guy Harvey, of Wamic, arrived
yesterday to spend the holiday season
at the usual family gathering held at
the lsenberg home.
Mr.. Yeager. brother of Mrs. Norder
who has been at work all summer at
Dee, has come home tor the winter.
the logging camp being closed.
We are glad to hear MIR. Barker is
gaining his strength and doing very
well.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas King and
granddaughter. lrma Graham, were
callers Sunady at the Somervile home,
Mr.. and Mrs. King formerly lived in
Belmont but now reside in Hood River,
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
EXCHANGE CLOSES
EARLY VARIETY POOLS

The clerical force of the Fruit Grow
ers' Exchange is now busily engaged in
closing the pools on early varieties of
apples. such as Kings and Gravensteins
and on the pear crop handled by the
Exchange. The shipping organization,
according to Manager Mckay, expects
to make full returns on this class of
fruit before Saturday in order that
affiliated growers may have their mon-
ey before Christmas.
1--WE will also make our third ad-
vance to our growers of 25 cents per
box on all grades and varieties of
fruit" says Manager Mckay. "and we
expect to make full settlement on sew
eral cars of cider apples"
The Exchange, provided it receives
an average of two cars day from now
until the end of the year, expects to
have its entire 1916 crop moved to
market by that date. The agencys
tonnage for the season has reached l50
carloads.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21

Wednesday morning with herd of
Eorses to be placed in winter quarters
Is miles from The Dalles.
Miss Erma Dodd left last Thursday
for Everett, Wash, for visit with
her sister, Mrs. W. D. Beck.
". B. Dickerson and family will live
in Portland this winter.
Ned Van Horn and family spent the
week end in Portland. guests of MIR.
and Mrs. Willis Van Horn.
The friends of MIR. and Mrs. Howard
Shoemaker will be pleased to know
they are the happy parents of little
daughter born Saturday, Dec. l6, at
White Salmon.
Mrs. Juliah A. Hunt and daughter,
Mrs. j. G. Jarvis, left Monday for Mil
waukie, Ore, TO visit friends.
The bazaar under the auspices of the
Ladies Aid society, which was held at
grange hall last Friday evening was a
great success, the net proceeds amount
ing to over Sl00.
There will be Christmas tree at the
church Friday evening of this week.
People are requested to bring gifts to
be distributed among the worthy poor.
Clothing and fruit will be specially ac-
ceptable.
Next Sunday morning Rev. NEWMAN
will deliver peace and Christmas ser
mon. Every family in the district
ought to be represented at this inter-
esting meeting.
At the church last Sunday morning
the special music consisted of an an.
them by the choir and solo by Elmer
House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy Mcdonald, from
Parkdale, have been visiting the past
week with Mr.. McDonald's parents, s.
r. Mcdonald and wife, and his sister.
Bernice.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
POSTOFFICE GAINS;
XMAS BUSINESS BIG

The receipts of the postofiice for the
current month up TO Tuesday were ap-
proXimately $3.50 in excess of the re-
ceipts of December. 1915. Postmaster
Reavis states that the gain of the Office
for October and November OF 1916 over
the same months for last year is
$638.S2
The postofiice is now reaching the
peak of the holiday business. lncom-
ing parcel post packages are filling up
the space of the office, and drays will
be pressed into servicesthe latter part
of this week to make delivery of pack
ages in the city. The rural carriers
will have to secure larger vehicles for
the handling of their mail matter.
The postoffice will be open on Christ
MAS day from IL to o'clock.
Postmaster Reavis urges that as
many rural residents as can, call for
their packages at the office in order to
relieve the glut that will overwhelm
carriers. Rural carriers will deliver
mail on Christmas day.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
DEE

X. W. Emmett left Friday on an ex-
te nded vacation trip to Tacoma, Seat
TIE and British Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Hudson left Sat-
urday for Portland, where they have
rented apartments fer the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Green and fam
lily motored to Hood River Saturday to
do their community Christmas shop
ping. Particularly muddy roads we're
encountered between Dee and Summit.
Lon Romney left Wednesday for Salt
Lake. where with Mrs. Romney, who
left last week, he will spend the holi-
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Crenshaw at
tended church at Parkdsle Sunday.
Roy Anderson visited friends on the
Flat Sunday ysfternon.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
ODELL

Duane Wieden, of the United States
navy. spent few days with Odell
friends during the past week. This is
his first visit here since his enlistment
in November, 1915.
W. p. Kemp has gone to Rupert,
Ida, where he expects to spend about
two months visiting at the home of
Mrs. Kemps' mother, Mrs. II. l.. Dean,
and with relatives at other points in
Idaho Mrs. Kemp and little Eloise
have been in Idaho since just before
Thanksgiving.
Ralph Caldwell has been selling auto.
stock and household effects preparatory
to leaving Odell. lie has not decided
definitely where he will locate or when
he will levae Odell, as he will stay and
care for MIR. Cox's property until ar
rangements are made. Mrs. Caldwell
and children have gone for visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
Hagey, of Hanford, Calf.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred J. Howard expect
to go to Portland Sunday to enjoy
Christmas at the home of Mr.. How
ards parents, MIR. ard Mrs. M. L..
Howard.
j. F. Candee, of the Upper Valley,
who spent several days in Hood River
and Odell looking for team, bought
W. II. Bucher's team,
Mrs, r. II. Kemp visited relatives in
The Dalles and Mosier last week.
Odell will have Christmas program
and tree at the Methodist church Sat.
urday evening. Both Sunday schools
will unite and contribute toward pro-
gram and treat. Special music, a
Christmas play and appropriate read
ings will be features of the program
which will begin promptly at Z o'clock
in order that members of Kemp lodge,
|. o. o. F.. may attend both Christmas
entertainment and regular session of
lodge.
J. A. Moore, of Alaska, spent the
week end at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. X. Davenport.
Geo. Sheppard went to Portland
Tuesday.
Eva Boyed is visiting friends in Port
land this week.
Elmer and Omar Creson returned
hoHlC OuHuhg lEOHl IUElldIlU. DSy
drove home over the Highway in their
Overland.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Duncan and
daughter, Neva, and Ola and Cliff Ems
minger left Hood River Friday and ex-
pected to board a steamer leaving
Portland Saturday for San Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan will remain in
California, but Ola and Cliff Ensmin-
ger will go to Detroit, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Haviland are
now at home in the telephone cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Weinheimer ex-
pect TO leave OdeIl one day this week
and go to Eugene, where they will
spend the next two months with their
son, A. L. Weinheimer, of the u. of o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rodamer are
planning to spend the remainder of the
winter visiting relatives at points in
Iowa and other middle western states.
Sunday school at p. m, services at
3 p, m. at the Methodist church next
Sunday.
Sunday school at 1890 a. m., c. E.
society at 7.S0 p. M. at the Union
church next Sunday.
The Ladies Aid socety's annual ba.
Zaar was grand success and the otfic-
ers and members are to be congratu-
lated for such gratifying results.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
MOUNT HOOD.

a christmas program will be given
at the Mt. Hood church Christmas Eve
tSunday night, at & o'clock. The
children will present "Jack's Go,lins. "
Everyone is invited to attend.
The Parent-Tearher Association will
give Christmas social at Mt. Hood
sehoolhouse Friday night, December %.
short program has been arranged.
Come and start a. Merry Christmas.
The children of the school will have
a Christmas tree Friday afternoon, at
which time each will receive a present
from some fellow student, having
drawn names for present and post
card for each one.
Basket ball? We understand.a team
has been organized ard the new ware
house at Parkdale engaged. The boys
had their first gft-together meeting
Tuesday evening.
Paul Aubert and Frank Hanel are
putting in telephone posts and expect
to have phones soon.
Hazel Miller returned from Hood
River Saturday where she had been
visiting relatives for the past week.
Ed hood. of Hood River, attended
lodge at Mt. Hood Saturday. Wish
more of the out Of town members
would drop in.
Messrs. G. W. and j. NJ. Clark are
entertaining their brother and wife
from Oklahoma.
Rev. Body preached at Mt. Hood
Snnday morning. The next service
will be January Z. in the evening.
A number of new library'books are
here and all interested are asked to
come and take your pick.
The dance Saturday night was well
attended. There will be a Christmas
dance Saturday. December %. at Mt.
Hood hall.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21

Mrs. Aida Shoemaker left for Dorr,
Wash, last week, to see her new
granddaughter at the home of her son,
Howard.
Mr., and Mrs. Frank Haener are to
spend the holidays at Portland and Ia
coma.
Harry Dohson, son of MIR. and Mrs.
Joe Dobs0n, on May street, is visiting
the home folks.
The Unitarian ladies had a very sue
cessful sale last week and will begin
the new year free from debt on their
church.
Mr.. anG Mrs. Orian Stevens moved
from the Glaze house on June street TO
house Oh Taylor street.
John Volstorff is confined to the bed
and under the care of physician.
The Baptist ladies gave Mrs. James
Carnes a surprise birthday party Mon
day afternoon.
Miss Alberta Staten is in Portland
taking course in music.
The Baptist ladies have a very pref
ty display Of Christmas goods for sale
IN the front OF Staten's store.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
Valley Christian Sunday School Program

The Valley Christian Sunday school
will give the following program Sun.
day, December "a. at 10 O'Clock, to
which the public is cordially invited:
Song.-"Joy to the World" school.
Invocation n-superintendent.
Welcome Robert Wright.
ong-"Christmas Bells" school.
''Story of the Christ Child" Alice
Pifer.
Song-'Low in Manger," primary
children.
Recitation-E Pyles.
Recitation Helen Lape.
Song-"Holy Night"
Story-"The Other Wise Man." F.
f. Knowles.
Song-"All Hail the Power" school,
Cslosing exercises.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
Pythian Sisters Elect

Wauna Temple. Pythian Sisters, last
Thursday evening elected officers for
the coming elk months as follows:
Mrs. Gertrude Stranahau. E. c.; Mrs.
Anna Stewart, E. S.; Mrs. Flora Cud.
deford, E. j.; Mrs. Emma Wasley,
Man. Mrs. May Vogel, NJ. of r. & C. !:
Mrs. Belle Dobson. NJ. of F.; Mrs.
Kate Rathbun, Pro-; Mrs. Eleanor
Brazeau, g.; Mrs. Georgia Isenberg.
trustee. Installation will be held on
the evening of January II.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
Reception for Rev. and Mrs. Young

The ladies of the Asbury Methodist
church will tender farewell reception
this evening to Rev. W. B. Young and
family, who will leave tomorrow for
Eilensburg, Wash. where Rev. Young
has been transferred. The reception,
to be held in the church parlors, will
last from 7.30 to $50 o'clock. All
members and friends of the church are
invited to attend.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
ARTILLERY HOP TO
BE GREAT EVENT

The artillery ball which will take
place Monday night, Dec. 25. promises
to be the biggest and best event ever
pulled off in Hood River, or surround
ing vicinity. This will be the first
chance Hood River people have had of
seeing the boys in their uniform. which
have only lately arrived. The people
should appreciate the fact that Hood
River received the right to form a
company here. over three or four other
cities in Oregon. Why? Because we
are hustlers.
The Whangdoodle Entertainers will
again entertain and for the small sum
of 81 you will listen to the best music
and also attend the best dance given
this year. The grand marchsswill start
at 9 o'clock sharp. so be there early
and get in on the whole show.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
Euwer Called Hood River Riley"

Anthony H. Euwer gave a lecture
Monday afternoon to the students of
the high school. Prof. Mclaughlin, In
introducing MI. Euwer, spoke of him
as "the James Whitcomb Riley of the
Hood River Valley"
Mr.. Euwer recently issued a book of
poems, entitled rhymes of Our VAL
ley," which deal with the scenery of
the valley and express intimately
touches of the life of apple and straw
berry growers. He has been exhibit.
ing recently here and in Portland col.
lection of paintings of Upper Valley
and Mount Hood scenery.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
THE GEM HAS
NEW MUSICIANS

The Gem Theatre, Hood Rivers pio.
neer moving picture concern, operated
by G. U. Dakin, has secured the SER
vices of capable musicians, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Haskins, Mrs. Haskins is
an excellent pianist, while her husband
plays the traps and drums. The new
music has proved a Gem drawing card.
The Gem has recently secured new
attractions. Moving picture plays pro.
duced by the following high class con.
Germs are now weekly features at the
Gem: The Fox Co., the Metro Co., the
Pathe Co., including the Pathe Week
lies, the Ford Weeklies and the shows
of the Blue Bird Co.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
HEIGHTS NEWS

We wish everyone Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
W, H. Taft made business trim to
Portland Monday.
Mrs. }. 7. Holman has been serious.
ly i'll the past week. but is. reported
better.
+, d. Tweedy has had another DOOR
spell. pun
The school children are busy with
Christmas trees and other decorations
for the exercises at the schools this
week. '''''
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-12-21
Rail Auto Will Change Schedule

Beginning January !, the rail auto
operated by the Mt. Hood Railroad Co.
will make but . single round trip a day
between Hood River and Parkdale.
The rail auto will leave Parkdale dsily
at 7.20 a. m. On the return trip from
Hood River the:maehine will leave at g
pm.