t A one long to be remembered, the usua heat of a summer afternoon being tempered by a gentle breeze freighted H e a d q u a rte rs fo r P e e d , S e e d s , with the aroma of pine trees and seasoned with salt sea air. The scen­ ery includes much that is beautiful. Leaving Portland on one of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company’s pala­ Br»r, Shorts and Mill Fred», Oil Mnil, Whole and Cracked Corn, Lump Salt, Lima and Cement, tial river steamers, (the T. J. Potter Land Plaster, FLOUR— Minnesota Hard Wheat, K.ist< rn Oregon Hard Wheat, Valley Wheat. being queen of river flyers) the ex­ G o m e i n a n d 4 e t p r ic e * h I 4 A r cursionist is carried through its harbor F re e d e liv e ry In to w n * • * *• L W I ■ where fly the flags of many nations. Forest Grove, Oregon The twelve miles on the Willamette are quickly made, and, after saluting the government lighthouse, marking the junction of the two rivers, the boat swings into the Columbia for the trip down stream. The morning is clear (generally so from June until Septem­ ber), and a magnificent and inspiring sight meets the eye as the sweep around the bend is made—five snow­ capped peaks, Mount Hood, Mount Adams, Mount Saint Helen, Mount headquarters for the latest and best in th Ranier and Mount Jefferson, looming into view—a sight worth traveling ine of Drugs, Stationery and Toilet Articles] thousands of miles to see. On down the picturesque river, past villages, i at prices that are right. A New Stock ofj sawmills, fishing fleets salmon canner­ Cameras and Supplies. Not made by the< ies, perpendicular basaltic bluffs, and pretty side-hill farms, the boat pur Trust. At Lowest Prices................................. sues its way. The majestic sweep of the river is awe-inspiring. Gradually the shores grow farther apart and, scarcely realizing that the five hours have been consumed in making the Forest Grove Gasoline Wood- R.INIXOIN, Dentist trip, the boat steams alongside the Forest Grove, Oregon wharf at Astoria. saw Company. One hour from Astoria, through the OFFICE: Three door* north of Bailey’* (tore. Office hour* from 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. M l TO* & ANDERSON. Propritlon. famous fishing waters of the Columbia, past scores of salmon traps and nets and as many white-winged fishing boats, Saws wood when called for. lands the passengers at Uwaco, on Order by phone. M. W. Patton, Res. Baker’s Bay, where connection for “ “ “ News Office. beach points is made with trains of the REPAIRING Harvey Anderson, Seo’y> Uwaco Railroad & Navigation Com­ or pany, whose cars stand on the wharf awaiting the steamer. North Beach, Wagons... where the surf bathing is unexcelled, at low tide is from 200 to 400 feet ...Buggies wide, twenty-three miles long and so and compact that a carriage or wagon Farm Implements scarcely leaves a trace upon it. Scat­ tered along the beach are hundreds of Done neatly and practically cottages and hotels in which summer at prices you can well life is an unceasing round of pleasure afford. Bring your, w from the opening until the closing of work to my shop the season. The much dreaded “Re­ ....A T TH E OLD rA C TO P Y .... sort Mosquito’’ is unknown and no venemous snakes or insects are found. STANDARD RANGES John Stribich The thermometer rarely goes above 80 degrees in July or August, but light The Standard are the Best overcoats, fires morning and evening Ranges on Earth going , at and blankets at night are comfortable low prices. during the season. Rates for accommodations at North Beach points are reasonable and vary PLUMBING to suit the visitor. At European ho­ tels and lodging houses rooms range Bath Tubs and Plumb­ from iwenty-five cents to one dollar a For the People ing Fixtures. A big day; at restaurants meals run from assortment to select At ttw twenty-five to fifty cents; and at the American-plan hotels, the charges from. range from one dollar a day to two dol­ THE POPULAR OCEAN BEACH lars and upward. BICYCLES Dozens of delightful side trips may Many From the Willamette Valley to be taken from the beach into the Spend Their Vacation at the The SCHNELL and New and Second Hand country of wild and picturesque Sea Shore MITCHELL Bicycles are beailty, quiet and secluded among hills Goods of all kinds, equal to any. We have Hundreds from the Willamette Val­ and forest, with hunting and fishing in Furniture and Hardware ley spent their vacation at North native haunts; to the United States SPECIAL PRICES. Come Come in and See Us (Long) Beach, Washington, last sum­ Saving stations and lighthouses, cran­ in and see for youself. berry farms, oyster beds, salmon fish­ mer, and it is safe to say that this pop­ Our Prices Make ular resort of the North Pacific Coast ing grounds and canneries. the Sales will be visited by many more this year For particulars about the trip to than ever within its history. The North Beach ask the nearest O. R. & Auction House change from the valley to the -sea level N. agent, or -send two cents in stamps • • opens up an entirely new realm of to A. L. Craig, general passenger Next door to Peterton’i Hardwa-e Store Hardware Merchants agent, Portland, for “Restful Re­ scenic charms. Main St. Forest Grove, Ore. The trip on the Willamette and creation Resorts,’’ which tells all about Columbia rivers, out of Portland, is the Columbia River summering places. Downs— Delicious ice cream. Downs’ pop corn—The best on earth. Latest recycles at the lowest price at Bellingher’s. Miss Veda Williams, of Oregon City, visited friends in the Grove last Sunday. Miss Jackson, of Hood River, was the guest of Miss Edna Hamilton, this week. ' Farmers— For bargains in wire net­ tings, hardware, tools, etc, see W. R. Hicks. Arthur Yoder, who has been teach­ ing at Bridal Veil attended Commence­ ment. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brunner, of Portland, spent Sunday at the home of P. W. Cronin. Ex-District Attorney Cleeton and wife were visitors over Sunday with Mrs. Shanahan. Miss Una Wilson, of Dufur, Oregon, spent Commencement week with the Misses Chandler. A good cup of coffee is half the meal. Watrous & Allen Co.’s Best Blend, will suit you. Mrs. W. A. White and daughter, of Oregon City, visited with Mrs. E. Meresse during Commencement week. The Kane Logging Company have closed down their big logging camp for a few weeks. Early in September they will resume operations with a double force and Dairy Creek will again be filled with fine saw timber. In the mean time everything will be put into perfect shape for the winter’s work. One of the finest hardware stores west of Portland is that of Goff Bros, on Main street. They are adding more goods to their stock every day and one of the latest additions is a shop for cutting and fitting pipes. Their line of stoves and ranges is the largest in the city. In their imple­ ment department they handle the Champion mowers and binders, which are guaranteed to give satisfaction. They recently received a consignment of hay tools, carriers and forks, the latter of the Myer’s manufacture which are known to be the best on the market. T Tiling, Gedar P osts and Shingles Drug Store \ Goff Bros HARDWARE Auction... ... House GOFF BROS.