11 May 1910
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Newspaper
Hood River News
Location
Hood River, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1910
Page
1
Ideal rain and warm sun push Hood River berries to early market, with shipments starting late this week. Expect record volumes and higher prices as Hood River rivals Kennewick and Montana markets, while picker availability and labor from white workers rise to meet demand.
The Amer ican Woman's League held a Tuesday meeting at Hartmess building with many members. They aim for a ten thousand dollar Chapter house and report 100 or more members. Mrs JW tied for Hood River Chapter delegate to the national convention in University City St Louis June 9 and 11.
Hood River students raise funds by selling tickets for a track meet against Jefferson High of Portland on Saturday at Columbia Park. The aim is to win the state championship and gain statewide recognition with a silver cup.
The campaign opened Sunday with Prof. T. P. Stont as singing evangelist and Dr. Ford supporting. Stout led morning and evening services to a large audience, preaching in song and praising the evangelist. Seven united with the church, several professed faith, and Monday services drew solid attendance despite a storm as preparations continue for a full week of meetings.
J. A. Epping a noted fruit grower and Flor Bridlelinet week closed a 100 acre real estate deal with Stanley-Saith Lumber Co. The property lies on the valley west side in a logged area to be irrigated from the company water supply. Several Minnesota capitalists joined as later parties, with plans to subdivide into small tracts for orchards.
Doran says two Rush brothers robbed him Sunday night at Cascade and Fourth, taking his watch and $45. Officers found no money or watch on the brothers, who were later released after being questioned. Doran later identified one as a Rush. The alleged gunman fled toward the railroad track.
Hood River routed Goldendale 12 to 1 in a one sided game, with Armbruster Druhot and Klaus leading Hood River's offense. Goldendale managed three hits off Drubot as Hood River widened after the first inning. Green, Morse, Castner, and Merril delivered key hits as Hood River pulled away and later beat White Salmon at The Dalles.
Hood River high school athletes prepare for a Saturday track meet against Jefferson high school of Portland on May 4. Events include sprints from 1 to 18 yards, 880 yard dash, mile run, shot put, hammer throw, broad jump, pole vault, and high jump, with several contests expected.
Stockholders approve sale of Hood River Electric Light Power and Water to Hood River Power and Water Company a Portland firm. The $112000 transfer includes land rights of way water rights and the new owners plan improvements and an electric railway. N C Evans dissents claiming exclusion.
A reader recounts a morning wake up by a cat and a boot leg telescope quest to spot a comet. The skyward search yields only a large star over a hen house and a joking assumption by neighbors about a lantern in a tree. The piece ends with a humorous resolution to avoid further early dawn hunts for comets.
The Tennis Club began its season after a successful previous year with reorganized leadership. President J H Hellbronner, Secretary H D Inco, and Treasurer J M Osborne lead the club as members and friends enjoyed a lively first meet. Ladies wore natty costumes, and a white-clad team appeared. an impromptu outdoor reception followed, highlighting growing devotion to the outdoors and the club’s future.
The Hood River Apple Vinegar Company says growers of young orchards are missing a fine opportunity by not planting cucumbers as an orchard filler. It reports cucumbers can pay well, with less trouble and expense, and predicts a fine crop. The firm seeks grower cooperation near Hood River to justify expanding from Portland area incentives.
Hood River residents report a chalked large G on front doors fueling fear of a housebreaker gang linked by similar signs in Baker City and Pendleton. Citizens guard doors and sleep with one eyes open as alarms rise over potential burglaries. A Hood River Baseball Association session elected new directors and officers with F S Davidson, A Bell, Blanchar, J Lo Morrison, and Mary DeWitt named to board. Bell as president and Morrison as vice president. Kinnaird and Kiteey announce a full groceries and feed line after purchasing Chapin store on the hill.
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