The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., July 27, 1905, page 5

NATIVE SON IS A HUSTLER FOR BINGEN

     One of the hustlers of Bingen who has always had great faith in the future of the little city is Ed Suksdorf. He has the distinction of being a native born. But for many years he was a resident of Spokane. His father was one of the pioneers of Bingen, but 17 years ago left it for the great wheat country and the then growing town of Spokane. Now Ed is trying to make a Spokane and out of Bingen. He has one of the best arranged hotels in Washington. He has just recently completed a fine annex, and is prepared to take care of summer tourists.
     In addition to his hotel he has a bowling alley and at all times is in the fore rank booming the city that promises to be one of the best towns along the Columbia river. There is no question but that the Northern Pacific is coming down the north bank and there is no question but what Bingen will be a station and one of the hustling towns along the road. The location is just right for a town site and when the active operations are started it will be found that Bingen is in the lead. Mr. Suksdorf has a half block of choice lots that he has on the market. There is hardly a day goes by but what he is solicited to sell lots and he is letting them go to encourage all to come.
     He is the proprietor of the Maple Hotel and there is no better place to stop at. He has just installed a new chef, and is making a strong play for the summer visitors. The scenery near the hotel is ideal. Near the Columbia river, all the boats stop there, and free bus service is placed at the command of all. There is a livery in connection and stages leave his door for the Trout Lake country.

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