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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
MARYLAND

The cold nights we have been hav-
ing the past week and the heavy frost
make us begin to think that winter is
near at hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. willard Burton, Mr.
and Mrs. A. r. Burton and Mrs Guy
Wellington attended the fair at Show
hogan Wednesday and report a fine
time.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O'Reilley have
purchased a new player piano.
Rev. E. S. MacMahon has been en-
tertaining quite a number of friends
recently with band concerts, lectures
and singing, received with his wireless
Radio, this being of his own study and
constructed. He receives concerts
from Pittsburg. Penn, Newark. N. j.,
Troy, N. Y, and various other stations
Every night at 10 o'clock he receives
the standard time and weather fore
cast from Washington, d. C. He has
also been able to receive from sta
tons in California but owing to the
difference in time, it makes it rather
late into the night here, before the
concerts start there. 1t certainly is
wonderful and very interesting and
gives one chance to know what is
going on in the outside world and yet
stay right home.
Many from here attended tho fair
at Skowhegan.
Mrs. Warren Linnell underwent a
very serious surgical operation re-
Gently. Her many friends wish for
speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Wellington, Mas
ter George Markham and Mr.. and Mrs.
owen Rowe motored to Dexter Sunday
to see their aunt, Mrs. Anna Little
field, who is in poor health. The
Twilight Rebekah Lodge will hoad
their annual fair at the Hartland Opera
House, Friday, October g. A chicken
supper will be served and fine enter
tainment in the evening. Ice cream,
candies. aprons and fancy work will
be on sale in the afternoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
CONCORD

Harry Atwood has gone up-riyer to
drive a four-horse team for Maurice
Cahill.
Donald LaCrOss is visiting at Aston
Robinson's. From there he expects 10
go into the woods for Maurice Ca
hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Atwood spent
Sunday at Alton Lanes in Embden.
We understand that Llewclly Church
has sold his farm and intends to move
to Madison.
Miss LESSEE Holmes went to Madison
Sunday to work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mellen Berry and Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Rolf of North Arson
were callers in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Atwood and
baby were callers at Roy Atwood $
Sunday.
Boardman Berry and Arthur FnEer-
soil are doing some carpenter work
for Roy Atwood.
Walter Huggin took his team up ri
yer last week for Maurice Cahill TO
work this winter his son Earl going
up some time ago.
Jerome Dunton has sold his farm.
We understand that David Bean of
Bingham has sold his farm and timber
land in this town
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CORNVHLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Camp OF Bos-
ton arrived Sunday by auto to pass
a few days with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Walton.
Clark Luce and wife of New Port
land attended the fair at Skowhegan
and were guests of Roy Walton and
wife, Mrs. Luce is sister of Mrs.
Walton.
Mrs. Flora Hutchins of New Port
land is passing a few weeks with. her
daughter. Mrs. Maud Walton.
c. S. Moody and wife and Enoch
Fleweling and wife went to Lorrento
Saturday to spend the week end with
Archie Fenton and family.
Lyman Scribner and wife and Mrs.
Eunice Ames went in their car, Sun
day, to Pennington Falls. Lake
Woodland returned with them.
Mrs. Beirs and grand daughter, Ruth
who have passed the summer with
her daughter Mrs. L. NJ Campbell has
returned to her home in Vanceboro
Thursday.
Audrey Campbell has entered the
Somerset hospital to train for nurse
Agnes r. Moody was entertained at
six O'Clock dinner at Mountain View
farm, the pleasant home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyman Scribner on Sunday.
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THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

ley so much that plans were made TO
go clear through to the Canadian
boundary on IA future trip.
Mrs. Mary Ingham. Mrs. Ella Davis.
Webster Williams and Steven Pullen
came mp from Waterville Saturday 10
attend the North Arson Fair. Mrs.
Ingham is now spending a few days
at her brother George Pullen's.
The many friends of Mrs. Ingram
who know that she BROKE one OF her
arms last June, will be pleased to learn
that aside from slight stiffness in
the shoulder she has fully recovered
from the effects of the break, in proof
of which is the fact that on Monday.
September 25th she went into her
brother Georges potato piece and
picked up twenty bushels of potatoes
during the day.
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News Of Somerset's Busy Towns

ed work at Burnam q Morilrs corn
shop at Norridgewock last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy jackson of Wa
terville were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
FlaVie Mace last week.
Ralph Winegardner is at home for
week after which he will return to
Greene, where he is employed as car
penter.
SOUTH SMITHFIELD
Quite number from this town have
attended the various fairs this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Hill of Hallowell
spent the week end in town the guest
of relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w Lawrence and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Cunlic made an
auto trip to Gardiner Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Buzzel and
Mr.. and Mrs. V. l.. Hartford and son
Leroy were in Bath Wednesday on
business.
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ANS0N CENTER

Mrs. Stillman Frost and Mrs. Mary
Longley who were visiting at Harry
Reynolds several days the past week
returned to their home on Ward Hill
Sunday.
Miss Louise Tibbetts, and friend
Corridor Mosher OF Belgrade were
week end guests at Charles Tibbetts.
Sunday Mr. Mosher, Miss Tibbetts and
brother Carol accompanied by Mr.
and Mrs. Tibbetts took an auto ride
to Carrabasett station.
Mr. and Mrs. w. l. Smith of Strong
were calling in Arson Valley Sunday.
Mrs. Smiths nephew. Frank Hoyt and
family joining them here for ride up
through Bingham into Moscow where
a picnic dinner was enjoyed before re-
turning home. The party enjoyed the
beautiful scenery OF the Kennsbec Val
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kL0NDikE-HARM0NY

w. \. Whitehouse and family of
Portland spent a few days this week
with relatives here. Also Thurle White
house of Dorchester, Mass.
Mrs. William Swallow of New Glou-
cester and her two children, Rena
and Richard have been visiting rela-
tiyes here the past week.
Mrs. Helen Lombardy and baby OF
Harmony is visiting at Selden Polands
o. J. Whitehouse and wife OF Cana
an spent Sunday at l.. A. Whitehouse
A number from this vicinity attend
ed Skowhegan fair and report a good
time.
Rev. Mr.. Coleman and his brother
in-law, Mr.. Simms is cutting cord
wood on the Googin lot for Mr.. Bon
neau.
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HINCKLEY

Clifford Skillen has completed his
work for II. G. Wentworth and is
employed by Charles Conforth for a
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Clifford passed
Sunday at Belgrade Lakes.
The canning at the North Fairfield
corn shop has been completed for
the season and a small pack is report
ed
Alfred Curtis and family of Bling
ham were callers at Charles Conforth
Sunday.
Several people from this place at
tended Athens fair and report a good
time.
The Kennebecside club met Friday
afternoon at Willow-wood. Mrs. G. W.
IIinckley and Mrs. W,GP. Hinckley be-
ing hostesses. There was a good at
tendance and an interesting program.
Delicious refreshments were served.
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RIDGE ROAD-FAtRFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Ellis, Mrs. Kate
Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Howe and
l.. p. Howe were among those who
attended the Skowhegan fair last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Chapman OF
East Pond were calling on friends
last week.
Mrs. Eugene Jackson of Jefferson
has been visiting her niece, Mrs. A.
Il. Howe.
viii NOVEL; of Boston, Mass, has
been guest of his brother, F. f. No
we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Howe, Mr.. and
Mrs. o. A Salley of Fairfield, We're
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Perley
Bishop of Winthrop.
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EAST POND

Fired Tread of Madison called on
bends in this neighborhood Saturday
|hile on his way to Waterville.
| They have purchased new Fordson
factor on the Marten farm and also
REQ truck.
! Mrs. Helen Stevens is visiting her
|ster Mrs. 0. H. Stevens for a few
)B.
+ Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Chapman pass
a few days in Waterville last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Rowe were Sunday
|sltors of Mr. and Mrs. Rowe's par
PTS Mr.. and Mrs. Selden Rowe.
| Mr. and Mrs. b. w. Harrington were
fnday callers at Frank Rowe's.
Albert Dudley of Vassalboro was n
PEEK end guest of his brother, Joe
fndley.
i Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Perkins were
pests of Mrs. Perkins parents, Mr..
pa Mrs. E. II. Rowe.
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SMITHFIELD

First Baptist church, Sunday, Oct
1922, morning service at 1910; the
|rmon theme by Gabriel r. Guedy of
aterWlle; topic: "A New Departure"
Them solo: mo Fault in Him." by
K. G.. Sunday school at 11.45 a.
! All are cordially invited to at
ld this period of Bible study. Even
service p. M; special music; ser
Pm theme: Social and Individual
'Igations to the Church" The
oft sermon will be followed by an
dress by NJ Clarence s. Harlow of
pston, formerly of Smithfeld. Mr..
PROV wishes to meet his old friends
Inc church. He shall speak on
Rlters of interest to every individual
Smithfeld.
large number from this town at
ded Skowhegan fair last week and
Parge number of people also attend
Norridgewock fair last Saturday.
iohg the number being Mrs. Naomi
yves age ninety-two years and Mrs.
yves stood her days outing much
uef than some of the younger class.
nr' and Mrs. Clarence Walker of
h,uen' Mass, are visiting with Mr..
Il MRS. Henry Paine and will re-
u nome this week sometime.
meeting. was held at the Baptist
urch Sunday, services being con-
e'eu by Rev. Mr.. Gedge. Services
ne also held in the evening, and
De held regularly now for a while
yway.
'a', and Mrs. Henry Paine with Mr..
mrs Clarence Walker of Maiden,
a'' made a pleasure trip to Bling
M Sunday.
neorge Hartford, Esther Hartford,
Ia Charles, Blanche Mace, Lillian
'oord and Daphne Charles finish
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EAST SnL0N

Miss villa French who is attending
Athens Academy spent the week end
with her parents.
Those who were at Skowhegan Fair
from this vicinity were Mr.. and Mrs.
James Labdell, Miss Matte Merrill,
teacher Of the Franklin school, Mr..
and Mrs. Maurice Jordan. Mr.. E. r.
Trip.
Miss Ruth Boyington and Mr.. Tho
mas Cross were callers at Mr.. Lab
delle's one evening last week.
Mr.. Frank Small was in this vicih-
ity Sunday.
No pupil has been absent from the
Franklin school this term.
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MERCER

1
NV three weeks operation. The
ahe' employed about fifty people.
melting will commence next week.
LaOe' Farrand of Starks was the
Lev" If his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
gl,prhert Farrand, Sunday.
denominations are extended to
'o" and Mrs. Clarence Cotton who
MI NJ married last Thursday in Nor
Ejdgewoek-
,,,n,ard willard passed away at
T. home. Tuesday about 5 p. m. Mr..
nsnard sustained a shock the morn
Lafore. Also the same day. Mrs.
ps s,io purcell, his housekeeper had
AA roisfortune to fall down stairs and
Areak her wrist.
| number of people attended the
=, at Pennington and Skowhegan.
an, I'D Florette. who has been travel
with Eddie Eucson Comedy Co.,
ns called here Tuesday by the SER
a. illness of his friend +. Willard.
w. was accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
ucsOn.
uos Nav Thomas and MIS-. FlOr-
-ao Nalyon have moved into Miss
romas' house. which she bought this
ring.
!, duties at Belgrade and has gone
r New Sharon to work on the state
sidney Leeman and family were the
noot of his brother, John Leeman of
Sarks Tuesday.
mont forget the cattle show and fair
uesday.
Mrs. Edwin Gilman and son Rodney
Norrjdgewock who has been the
most for few days of Mrs. Kenneth
unker. returned home Sunday.
Friends of Eugene Whitcomb, ma
Iyp of this town and until young man
ood. resident, will be sorry to learn
hat he has suffered a severe paraly-
shock. Very little hope is enter
med for his recovery. For a good
ony wears he has resided in Buffa-
n Y. but has frequently come to
lis part of Maine to spend his vaca
Fred Florette is again in town call
here by the death of friend.
Funeral services for the late Ed
V1lard were held last Friday. He
as the eldest son of Hinkley Willard
nd was sixty-fonr year of age. He
survived by two brothers, Elmer,
mo lives in Massachusetts and Harry
rom Cape Elizabeth They were both
ere to attend the funeral. Rev.
G Davis of Norridgewock was the
htendng clergyman. Interment was
the East Mercer cemetery.
Mrs. Mile Tyler is in very poor
ealth and has again. gone to Massa
busetts for treatment.
Mrs. Georgia Mclntire and daugh-
r Helen of Norridgewock, recently
sited her sister. Mrs. Flora Sturte
ant, returning home last Wednesday.
Mrs. Donald Mcdonald Of Augusta,
sited at the home of her brother,
enry True last week.
Mrs. Charles S. Pressy went to Law
bnce, Mass, last Tuesday, to visit re-
tiyes.
Many people from this town attend
the fair at Norridgewock Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Herson and his
ster, Mrs. Farnham who has been
sitting here, visited friends in Mt.
enon, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woolsey Tibbetts, Mr.
BID Mrs Ray Tibbetts and two child
IN of New Sharon, were callers in
Wn Sunday.
large number of people from this
WIN attended the fine fair at Show
Fgan.
Mrs. Ida Glover from Massachusetts
sed at the home of viii Boynton
Feently.
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CrRRIER DISTRICT

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene A. Currler have
been entertaining as guests the past
week, Mrs. Curriers' uncle, Thomas
Turner of Providence, r. l., and her
two sisters, Miss Florence L. Roberts
and Miss Annie l.. Roberts of Lisbon
Falls, and Albert Wheeler of Bruins
wick. The trip was made in Mr..
Wheelers new Buick car.
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EAST SKOWHFGAN

Mr. and Mrs. II. d. Raymond went
to Madison Sunday to visit her son,
Glen Church and family. Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond and Mr.. and Mrs.
Church and baby went to HinckleY
during the day.
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Mr.. and Mrs Frank Burdin are
the proud parents of "A baby girl
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Barton of Cam
bridge were visiting Mrs. Barton's ia
ther. NJ. A. Burdin and family, Oct
ober l.
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George Morrow and family of San
gerville were Sunday visitors M Al
ton Merrow's.
Mrs Frank Libby and daughter.
Irene were in Skowhegan Tuesday.
Mrs. Libby visiting with Mrs. Annie
Libby and Irene attended the county
contest with the members Of the
Boys and Girls Club of which She
is the leader: Clayton Braley. Clar-
ence Morrow, Howard Gray. John Bra
ley, Margaret Buker and Beatrice
Frost. Our boys and girls feel quite
proud taking three of the junior cham
pionship prizes which We're as follows:
Myron Wood, poultry project: Clar-
ence Morrow, pig project; John Bra
ley, canning project; Esther Varney
received second prize in canning and
Clayton Braley, second prize in pota-
to project. Rah, Rah, Rah, Hart
land-St. Adams Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bulter attended
Skowhegan Fair Wednesday,
Mrs. Wallace GRAY and sons, NAH
Ion and Howard were in Skowhcgan
to attend the fair, Thursday.
Mrs. Fannie Morrow is visiting with
her son, Alton Morrow.
Harry Finson was out of school the
greater part of last week owing to
illness caused by getting hurt in foot
ball practice. He is somewhat bet
ter at this writing. however
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Finson and son
Harry and Mr.. and Mrs Earle Ro-
bertson and little Marguerite were
Sunday visitors ut The S. H. Goodwin
farm where Mr.. and Mrs Boston of
Woonsocket, r. l., are spending their
vacation. Mrs, Boston was Mrs. Myra
Goodwin.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Libby and
daughter Irene were in Skowhegan.
Sunday. Harry Libby returned with
them to enjoy few days hunting in
this vicinity.
POND SCHOOL
Pond school, taught by Irene Libby
reports the following for the week end
| ing September % Those having per
feet spelling for the week were ilo-
ward Gray6, Margaret Buller 3. John
Braley 4, Althea Morrow a. Grace
| Wood 8, Evelyn Morrow 3, Charles
Braley and Frank HOLSTER 2.
Mr. Clifford visited school Monday
afternoon and the following received
o. X in their spelling books: Althea
Morrow. Myron Wood, Howard Gray.
| Grace Wood and Evelyn Morrow
! Those who received fine We're Beatrice
/ Frost, Ernest Wood and Clarence Mer-
row.
Our attendance has been very good
for the first four weeks, averaging
Is with the total registered rs l
Pershing League met as usual Fri
day afternoon with all officers and
members present. A good program
was enjoyed with all the members
| taking part.
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WEST ST. AIBANS

George Morrow and family of San
gerville were Sunday visitors Al Al
ton Merrow's.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1922-02-16
U. P. Company Gives Site

Announcement of the gift of twenty
acres at Multnomah falls to the city OF
Portland for park purposes by the
Union Pacific system was made last
week by Arthur G. Spencer, general at
torney for the Portland office.
Execution af quit claim deed has
been authorized by Carl R. Gray, pres
ident of the Union Pacific, contingent
upon the city's Gazing for the property
and constructing an administration
building to cost at least $4,000
Draft of the deed will be presented
soon in conference with Mayor Baker
and city commissioner with a view of
considering terms of the gift.
The twenty-acre tract includes the en-
tire 10 yer Multnomah falls, ground sur
rounding the present Lakewood con-
fectonery store and territory which is
now used by the public in tramping
about to secure good view of Multnom-
ah falls.
The tract extends on both sides of the
right-of-way belonging to the railroad.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1922-02-16
c. N. Clarke Now Bishop

Sam Williams, Indian preacher of
The Dalles, who is beloved by his fell
low aborigines throughout the mid
Columbia for his ministrations in time
of sickness and want, was here the
other day to see Celia COrbett, Indian
girl, who is i'll with lung trouble, and
while in the city the Indian missioner
called on Chas. N. Clarke, whom he
has known from boyhood and who sew
eral years ago received appointment as
honorary elder in the Indian church.
At that time the late E. L. Smith held,
at the urgings of Sam Williams, place
as honorary bishop of his church.
The Indian preacher while here cited
to Mr.. Clarke that Mr.. Smith had
passed on. He suggested that MIR.
Clarke be advanced to the place of
bishop. He also asked that Mr.. Clarke
suggest some citizen for local deacon
of his flock. Judge A. j. Derby, on
Mr.. Clarke's recommendation, was ap-
pointed by the Indian missioner.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1922-02-16
HAYES SPRAYER MEN
HERE THIS WEEK

Chas. N. Kessler, western represent
ative of the Hayes Pump and Planter
Co.. and w. |. Temble, of the Port
land office of the Fairbanks Morse Co.,
which equips with engines the Hayes
spray outfits, are here this week with
Unger and Lenz, local distributors Of
the sprayers. With Lee Slutz, who
will handle sales of Hayes sprayers
here, having familiarized himself with
the sprayers thoroughly last year when
he and his brothers were handling the
line. the two men will visit all sections
of the valley this week in demontra-
tions and calling on growers.
"Since we put our rig on the mar
ket," says Mr.. Kessler, 1--WE have
made a specially of high power. The
recommendations that horticultural ex-
perts have been making here the past
two years are nothing new to US. Al
ways we have been able to deliver 300
pound pressure. applying nine gallons
of material per minute. We have had
a few sprayers here for a number of
years, and users of our rigs have met
with success. Robert Tazwell, who
has used a Hayes for a number of
years, gives it the highest recommend
alton. William Munroe has found that
it cares tor his tract.
"Our rig is simple and foolproof.
The first cost is placed within the
reach of all growers, and the construc-
tion and durability eliminate the high
cost of maintenance.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1922-02-16
LOCAL MEN JOIN
VEHICLE LEAGUE

Following a mass meeting of motor
truck and bus operators and individual
automobile owners, who were addressed
by A. V. Heming, secretary of the Mo-
tor Vehicle League of Oregon, sigma
lures of 40 were appended to mem.
bership blanks. Talks given by local
automobile men and questions asked of
Mr.. Heming indicate that existing We
hlcle licensing laws and traffic rules
are exceedingly unpopular. The senti-
ment for removing the administration
Of the laws from the hands of the Pub
lie Service Commission was expressed.
Mr.. Heming. who stated that he eX
pected to tour the entire state in the
next 80 days. securing an organization
with large membership, declared
that Oregon's present licensing laws
placed the state at the head of the
freak list in this line of legislation.
He declared that funds for taxation
purposes were being raised from the
owners of motor vehicles for the rea-
son that they were unorganized. He
gave as objects of the new organiza-
tion the following:
ITO protect motor vehicle owners
from inimical legislation and unfair
taxation.
"To develop a more equitable licens-
ing system.
ITO oppose inadequate road and
traffic laws governing motor vehicles.
TO prevent waste Of the public road
fund and help in the more equitable
spending of the same.
ITO represent motor vehicle owners
at all times for the purpose of better
ing their condition.
The meeting was held following the
regular session of the local labor union.
Mr.. Hemming was introduced by Mar
on Nesbit, who has agreed to take
charge of the League here. |
deals of the new organization are ex-
pressed in booklet distributed by Mr.. |
demming as follows:
Individual motor vehicle owners have |
ong past realized their helplessness
rom an individual tandpoint-hence
he Motor Vehicle League. Their col
ective voice raised in protest against
Unfair legislation, or their united de-
nands for any measure beneficial to
I'll. will be heard. What the automo-
Dile and truck owners need is proper
expressing their view
,oint before laws are enacted and
axes levied purporting to benefit
hem. Should they not have such say?
But the Motor Vehicle League wish
IS it also strictly unders TODD that it is
ot its purpose to oppose just and
quitable legislation nor in any way to
bstruct highway construction and
ourist travel. Its policy is construc.
i've, desiring only to obtain a square
cal. The membership fee is 81 per
mum.
Plans call for Hood River man on
he state directorate.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1922-02-16
Political Gossip Here Light

Although the May primaries are
drawing near, talk of politics here has
created no stir. To date not a single
announcement of candidacy has been
made. except for the declaration of
Joseph W. Morton. who offered, if the
people voiced a sentiment for his ser
vices, to serve without pay in the low
er house'of the Legislature. Under an
apportionment of the last regular ses-
sion of the legislature. Hood River
county now will elect a single repre-
sentative to the Legislature. Formerly
Hood River and Wasco counties elected
two joint representatives.
AS far as private or public express
sion goes Hood River county to date
has no favorites for gubernatorial can
didates. Mayor Baker. of Portland.
was considered favorably by many
here. Until his announcement that he
would remain out of state politics
fair sized boom was under way for him
here