The Gate Keeper "In Faith, la Hope. Charity. and with Fidelity.”__________ Conducted by E. I.. Thorpe. Our Agricultural College—Co-operative Buying—Poems by The Gate Keeper—Good of the Order. ODE TO THE ROSE. The Oregon HUI» Agricultural «-ollege S-r«l aursrllng, ot the vsrnal skisa. la a grange inatitutiou in every aenac ol S.il>eart of Meinig’s hill the neckyoke broke letting down the tongue. The team be­ came frighten«!, ran madly down the hill, overturned the buggy, dragging its sin pants quite a distance. Miss Wag­ ner was liadlv injured but her compan­ J. J. Job noon, muter of Evening Star ion was more fortunate, escaping with grange, J im been very penstent in advo­ only a few bruises. cating the plan of co-operative buying M. C. Pulley and L. C. Lowe, sawmill Hia theory is ideal, but The Gate Keep­ men of Aims, were in Portland early er fears it is visionary, if a person lias this week settling up tie business. They cash to pay for goods lie can get the report a very prosperous season. lowest prices by looking around. If a Fred Hamilton and Herman Bruns person wants to buy on credit he would have gone to eastern Oregon to work on not be welcome in a co-operative organ­ ization such as Mr. Johnson endorses. a large ranch near Prineville where men However, the solution of the problem are said to be in great demand. Llovd Baker and J. Frost accompan­ has been attained in Pennsylvania where the State grange has a contract ied O. Rainbow to eastern Oregon this with a wholesale grocery firm. Speak- week. ing of the plan in that state the Grange Geo. A. Eastman ami wife stopped off News says: here Tues-lay night on their way to “Under the terms of our contract with Welch* for a ten days’ outing. Mr. the house of Thornton Barnes they are Eastman is manager for the Multnomah obligated to sell to grangers at the lowest Amateur Athletic association. wholesale prices when certain conditions Bert Lindsey has taken a half interest have been complied with. On all orders in the general merchandise business sent to them bearing the signature of with A. G. Bornstedt and the firm will the master ami secretary and the seal of now lie known as Bornstedt A Lindsey. the grange they are to give the lowest Ground has been secured and plana are wholesale price and thirty days’ credit being made for a new store building to when desired. However, for a cash be erected at once across the street from payment on such an order, or if cash is the present location. Mr. Lindsey is remitted within ten days from receipt well and favorably known and is a of goods they will allow a further allow­ young man of business ex|s-rience. He ance of one per cent. On all orders sent expects to move his family to Sandy in with trade card cash must accompany the near future. the order as the card is merely an assur­ A party consisting of A. G. Bornstedt, ance of grange membership and not a J. B. Tawney. Ed. Bruns and John credit guarantee. Keisecker went on a fishing trip to Toll The house of Thornton Barnes is a Gate last Saturday, returning on Sun­ purely wholesale grocery and provision day with about 500 of the speckled bouse. Out of courtesy to the grange beauties. trade they will break original packages Dr. Miller of Portland was in this when asked to do so and still allow us vicinity on Mon-lay. the low whole package price; this is The Fourth was celebrate«! in Sandy purely an extended courtesy on their with the usual patriotic exercises, races, part and one that we should not take fireworks an«l gran-1 tiall. There was advantage of by abusing the privilege, alw-ut the usual large attendance and and when we send an order in upon unusual good order prevailed. The pro­ whieh there aie a number of broken gram was given in Meinig’s grove in packages we should not expect as quick the forenoon and consists«! of music and service as a whole package order. Orders speaking, Mr. Eby of Oregon City deliv­ have been sent to Thornton Barnes ering the oration. having as many as two hundred and ten In the afternoon the following races items on and the total amount being took place: foot race, won by Walter under fifty dollars. If we, as grangers, St. John, D. P. Shaw second; horse will co-operate we will have better prices race, won by fitly Mathews’ horse, John anil better service. Send together there­ McCormick rider; pony race, won by by getting a lower rate freight. No or­ Th«-o. Bornstedt's pony ridden by Jas. der should be lees than one hundred McCormick. pounds as the freight rate on twenty- The evening display of fireworks was five pounds is the same as on one hun­ very fine and attracte«! a larg«- crowd of dred. If your ordef does not come to spectator*. The -lay close«! with two a hundred pounds find someone else grand l>alls, Is-th Junker's and Meinig’s having a small order anil send together halls being crowded. and take advantage of the saving.” Casper Junker was in Portland on If Brother Johnson would use Ida ex­ cellent talents toward inducing the Ore­ Tuesday. Newton Orr, the stage man, is doing gon State grange to make a contract with aome wholesale house in Portland a very heavy business these days, mak­ he would be solving the problem of ing special trips almost every day in ad­ co-operative buying for every granger dition U> liis two regular trips daily. in the state. It would lie more than a William Hardin, “Cougar Bill,” of purely local affair. Aims, will through the thoughtfulness of a few friend* receive the weekly vkib* of the Reaver State Herald from th!» time on Mr Hardin received hi* title from the fact that he is a noted cougar slayer. E. E. Willard of Aim* went to Port­ land Tueedav Perry Kitzmiller is agent for The Herald al Sandy. Ilaml him your sub­ scription. W. J. Wirt* has o;«emsl a liarber shop at this pUcu. E. E. Bu»ter of Portland wa* inter­ viewing citiaena in reference to starting a creamery here. The propueitiou is to put in an up-t«»-date creamery and ice plant. The Sandy Hotel ia the aam«> popular place ami more ao than ever. Over ,W meal* were *erve«i on the Fourth, about 'JfiO of these were for uiiduight *up|>er Thi* is one of the beat-know n hoetlerie* east of Portland ami mine host Ca»|s-r Junker is up with the time*. A new dining-nxmi has Ix-on built large enough to accomodate K' person* at table* ami six large sleeping-rvom* have been added. The dining-room is handsomely decorated. Emil Be«-k made a trip to Portlaml on Thureday. The haying season is on in go-sl earn­ est here now »ml the crop is one of the beet. From the appearance of th«- crops generally the farmer* have g«a»l reason to whistle a* they h««e. Proctor «t Beers' sawmill, the old Straus* mill, is being moved to a aite near Kelso Miss Leaf and Em Leaf »pent the Fourth in Sandy. Th«- Mia*«'* Roaie and Caroline Val- reth have returned to Sandy for the summer Miss Bertha Oberst and' Mis* Alice McGugin invited a party of young ;*‘o- ple to visit Badger Creek falls Sunday, and incidentally to meet Mr. Hidings of Mollala Rev Father Williams of Mt. Angel held service* in the Catholic church last Sunday in place of the late be­ loved Father Anselm, whom* sudden death caused general sorrow The music on thi* occasion was exception­ ally good, the regular choir being as- sited by Otto Kleeman, who rendered a violin obligato. Miss Alma Fay returned to her home in Portland after a pleasant two weeks’ visit with the Misses Emily and Flor­ ence McElroy. pl I ere among the breaker« causing them to arc and burn hit fact» and hair on the fore part of hia head. He was taken to the hospital in Portland, Mr. Wendell and family relumed from a visit in southern Oregon. Mr. Wemlell savs thi» p*rt of Oregon looks the l-e«t to him. J. D. Ire of Portlaml waa out to his place one day last week. OlU Richey an-l Mr». J. Arneaaegger were married in Portlaml «me day la»t acek. Homer Fisher ami Hewrie Pitman were married in tfregou City recently. I R. C. French ami family have moved to Portland. Mr». J-H-ie Wh.s'ler lias g-un* to Ibd- wood, Wash. a Large crowds got off of every car her«« the Fourth, on their way to Sandy. Both stage line» had all they could do, beniile* several Imai teams helping out, W. L. Palmer ba* taken charge of hia father’s logging camp, Charley Palmer having lelt hi* fat her’*'* employ. Last Sunday J. C. Gibbons, with an automobile party from Portland, en­ joyed the beautiful scenery on the bluffs near Sandy. Others who took in “the finest view in Oregon” were R. Jonsru-1 ami family, William Lxik. G. Gilbert­ son, D. Schwartz »nd P. Heia. L. G. Carlson, the Kelso florist, is beautifying his new home with climb ing vines and potte«l plants of which he lias quite an assortment that would de­ light the heart of any flower lover. Proctor’s an-l Strauss’ new saw mill will soon be in running order. A fine new barn has just been complete«!. Annie Jarl is spending her vacation at home with her mother. She expects to return to Portland this fall and con­ tinue her sttf«lies at the East Portland High school. Mrs. McDaniel, formerlv Clara Peter­ son, is visiting at the home of Ole Micklesen. Miss Clara Gunderson came home the Fourth. Chas. Bebee, formerly a resident of Saudy Ridge, has returne«! here from eastern Oregon for the benefit of his wife’s health, which was impaired by the poor water in eastern Oregon. G-xsl and abundant water is one of the blessings this country enjoys. Mark Pagh met with quite a serious accident last week. While sawing at the mill he cut his finger quite badly, but it is getting along nicely. Miss Mina Katzer an-l Miss Bord ie expect to spend the summer in the country. Mrs. Victor Erickson is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Erickson. BORING W. J. Telford our old agent* pawed through here the other evening on hi« way to Eetaceda to visit hi« brother* Max. Mr. and Mrs. Costs have lieen visiting with Mr. an-l Mrs. O. A. Palmer the past week. M. Meyers receiveil a very |>ainful in­ jury while working at the power house Sumlay morning. He em C. T. Fox's ami Win. Masterson's mills. Il ia ruiuorad that Mr Hickman cleared |.sio above expense* on his first driva. He is an old experience«! driver, having made 22 trips down the Sandy river. Carl I.'rson of Troutdale waa seen at Arms a few day* ago. having brought Mrs. Hickman ami children home front a week’s visit in Portland. E. Willanl, who lnu> been lolling for C. L. Fox, has gone out yf business at Aims. Ilurbnrt Culpin of Portland, the in- ventor of the Cui pin ram. was seen at Aims Sunday and Monday. Wni. Hardin lias ;>urvhaaed the J. N. Brain ball pn>|a*rty at Aims, w here he will mrke his home in the future. Correspondence EGVPT KELSO FOR SALE A wagon to represent Burkholder A Gebhardt's mill went from here to par­ ticipate in the celebration at Gresham on the Fourth. It wa« decorated with flag, ami bunting ami carried about 29 chil-lren. Mrs. Hunt ol Gates ia visiting with Mrs. Vail. Burdholder A .^gg.rdl will KMin have telephone connections with Cor- belt; part of the line being completed. Wil! Deverell ia home on a visit. Mrs. Balay waa sick on the Fourth, but is n -w improving. Min Brown has l-een visiting with Miss Grace Ileverell, returning to her home in Portland Sumlay. Gilbert Burkholder is home on a visit Hr will remain (or several weeks. CORBETT Clau-le an-l Cyril Nutley of Gre*ham are viaiting friends in thi* vicinity. Mire Rula Bell was a Portland visitor Tuesday. Misa Maud Kelley of Spokane Wash., a niece of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Littlepage, is visiting at their home. A party from here spent Sumlay at laitourell Falls. Mr. an-l Mr*. Victor Ellis returned from Portland Sunday evening. Victor Nutley and Lewis R«-ed at- tended church at Camas Sunday. Floyd H---I, accompanied by the Mi«- ! res Kelley an-l Lgttlepage, made a trip to Cape Horn in bi* launch Sun-lav. Frank Reed an-l Ralph Kincaid made a trip to Cape Horn Mon-lay. LITER lAEOLRELL The family of A. Woodward are the happy possetworv of a new graphophone. Fre«l D. Knierieman was given a plea-ant surprize recently os his twen­ tieth birth-lay. The stork visited at Bellrood’z June 27 ami left a baby girl. W. Hick* ha* left for Gray's Harbor after a week's vacation at home. Miss Mal-el Ev^ns, daughter of L. Evans, the popular merchant of Hurl­ burt, was innrrie-l last. Tuesday to Ar- ORLAND Z ORIENT, ORI:. thur Johnaon. Wc all extend our hearty congratulation*. Al Columbia grange ^Saturday nine applications (or mem beruh ip were re- ceived. Melvin Kirhardaun wan riveted a* a memlier. II. W. Ra*rtiii**llM(<4 horse*. ' Henry Carmichael is a viaitor at Deavura. John Knierietn has been visiting at home tor a few days. Freda Johnson is visiting her cousin, l-Aura Rosa. MELROSE Mi«*» Iva Alder of Portland »|»eiilSuh- «lay with her parent«. Mia« Lida Bramhall returned t»» Port­ land Sumlay, where «he i« altriithng «v h«> »1. Mrs Nina Buxton ann the »irk Hat. Mr», ('ave met with a «etimi» art -itimi .^Atunlay iiHirning. While |«itkin|f cherried, the ladder on which »he waa »tAnding fell. Iler collar b»ne waa broken and «he waa laully bruited. Mr and Mr». II. G. Iwkr and chil­ dren a|>rnt » week at 11 il lalniro with tier mother. They attended the all- tot-rk cvlrliration ol the ith*rirllavrn waa unable to attend the Fourth of July celebration on iK-counl of «icknea» I* II R*»ork baa a new rubber tired l-uggy. Mr» A. I level of Greaham vialled her aifter, Mr». Orlami Zt-ck. the pant week Willie Koork ha» (tone I«» eastern Or- <*tfon, where hr expect« to atay jtarl of the aiimnier. who were visiting trim«!» in the vicinity of Lualeda Sunday, were aeen driving tow aid tirvahani Sunday rveninit, very much embarraaaad by the amllra cast upon them by all who naw then», but not learning therauae nntil they reached the livery »table at Grr«li»in, when they discovered» much to their dlacomfurt* that «0*1» prank players had placed one land w heel of the buggy in front and one front wheel Iteliind, which vauaed their buggy to run in a very ridiruloua manner. Mr. and Mm. Gru. Luated have as gueeta Richard William«, wife and daughter of Portlan«!. Mim Belle ('umminge vbited her «ia* ter, Mr«, (ico. Moulton, recently. Quite a number from thi« vicinity cel- (Continued <»n |*age •« ) Kcstoratlon tu I ntry of Lands In National Foresi. Notice i* herrliy given that the lamls diMH’rihe-l helow, etnbrarintf 40 sere*, withlu thè C'accada Na- tional Foresi, «»regoli, will be sul»- je«l lo M-tth-ment ami elitre under thi- iimvision* ->l thè homestewd law* of thè Vnitrii State* ami tlir art •>( Junr II, IW». (34 Stai., 2X’t>. al Die l’nilral State* lami office al Porllaml. Oregon, >>n Sepl- inl-er 3, 1D07. Any *rlll«r who •a» «i tually ami in good failh claiuilng any of *«i*l lami* lor agnrultural |Hir- l-w* prior lo Januaiy 1, lissi. ami ha* m-t al-amlonr-l «amr, haa a preferente righi lo mnkc a home.tea-l enlrv f--r thè lami* actuallv orcupled. Said lami* were lutili up-n thè applicati-ina <>t thè |M-r*ui* mentionrd l-rlow, who trave a prelereni-r righi »nl.jret lo thè prlwr righi of any aneli aelllrr, pr -vi-le-l soch •eltler or «pplicant i* quajlflnl io mska i, h ., -t. a i anti v ami Ibe r»-1 rigl-t la le rierri«M'*l esseri»«*! prior to NapWOll**? Haptamber • 2. . right 11107. on tohirh itale lite landa will I* anhiret to «pitie turn I and entry l»y any • | un 11 fl»*« I |w*raon. The I an« I m ar® »» fol- l-.w* HF.l* -.1 NWG. Ssc. 13. T 2 N . R. 7 ) . W M . Hated upon th® appli« cution of Itixiol, li Schmid of Cam-ade IxM'k», <>reg«»n. (SigniMl) R. A B aiijwuk «, IUSUDS (*otnnna«ioiier of the General Land Of in «• Miss Besei«* Rissel of Sellwood i» vis­ Approve»! June 7. h»>7, iting Mis« Olive Lusted. Mignc«l) JkMKM Bi !>oi.rii (Hanau». S<-< rctarv of the Interior. B. J. Goffjiiul Mr. Peru of Portland* aea••••••••••••••••aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaeaaee••••••••••!• a a a Homvpathic Physician and Surgeon a C m II i attended day ar night. — OF EVERY DESCRIPTION — Office phono. Main «»2. It« ", phon«*. Main «W a Office, over Mtuart*R »torr Mitin Mtre«*t . real a Everything from a Fork Humlle to a Rnk<- or n Mower I* carried by dence, Main direct, near Thlr«t. GKKMHAM a a a a a who ul«o <1< m * m All Kind* of Mnchhi«* and Repair Work at lx»w<»«t Prlcva. I a a Horseshodnij my .specialty, .See me for Vehicles. Mdthinery, Etc. a Pbvaidaaft'Sufgtooa. a PLEASANT HOME, ORE. a Graham, - Oregon C. H. ATWOOD, M. I). HAYING TOOLS ORLAND ZEEK, the Pleasant Home Blacksmith J. M. Short, M. D. S. P. Bittner, M. D Hovaa, 9-12 a. rnv 1-6 p. m. DR. II. H. OTT\ D K N *r I « T < «remliiirii, Bad Burn Quickly Healed Oregon “I am w> delighted with what Chant- | over posTOFFicB berlain’s Salve has done for me that J feel bound to write an-l tell you so," say* Mr*. Robert Mytton, 457 John St., *'» SURGEOJ Hamilton, Ontario. "My little -laugh PHYSICIAN Call* Promptly attended t*. ter hail a bad burn on her knee. I ap Office at *tandy Hotel. plied Chamlierlain's Halve anil it healed HANDY, i t : i OURGON beautifully." This salve allays the pain of a burn almost instantly. It I* H . I)IF E IJ l< K for sale by all -lealers. J. G. McElroy, • a PORTLAND, - - OREGON a Attorney at Law a 737 C'hatnber of Commerce Near Pap’a Rentaurant. The Herald will help yon in buying a Phofie Main .’t'MKI Ponn.AXD, O rwion ••••••••••••••••a • and in welling what you want. 191 Morrison St., John* viaited her ai«ter, Mr«, ('harlated, over the Fourth. Born to ihr wife of William Ander»«ui, a »«»n, July 7. P. N. Ahm|uiat ami family an