FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1931
VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON „
CANDLE
IN THE
WILDERNESS
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“Are you a member of the
church?" young Heydon asked.
“No, I am old and I live In the
skies. The Lord's brethren are like
the Lord's bishops, but the breth
ren are better men.” Blaxton an
swered. “I hate their tyranny as
a Jew hates bog's flesh. Still when
I think of these stern men I set my
wisdom at work. The shores swarm
with mere adventurers who expect
to And rocks of pure gold Some
are careless. Improvident, merry
time-killers. Their receding backs
were a Joy and relief to their
friends In England. Some are vision
aries content with nothing but wnr
and loot and a liberty that kills It
self. Some are bull beef, ready to
go as they are driven. None of
these louts cares a straw for law
and order. They would be glad to
see them put away. These evil, lax
and thoughtless men outnumber
the church folk. But remember
the church makes the only law we
have and maintains a respect for
It. Weakness would open the way
to chaos and annrch.v. The mauls
trates are sturdy old Englishmen
struggling with the ancient law of
dead and molderlng ages to bend
It to their common sense.”
One of the young men asked how
they had treated the Indians.
“Firmly, and In a manner to my
liking. They punish every white
man who mistreats the savages
every savage who breaks their
law. Trade with the Indians Is »
new kind of commerce. It may b<
unjust to take their furs and their
land for wampum and hatchets and
tin whistles, but what Is one to do
but give them the things they de
mand? They care not for mow;
or any symbol of value. Our cloth
Ing Is of no more use to them than
our religion. Yet our religion. In
spite of their distrust. Is a comfort
to them. In a pestilence they turn
away from their own sick, The
brethren go and minister to these
abandoned ones so that often death
is induced to give them back, Stern
with mischief, tender with mlsfor
tune, these white folk have stayed
the arrows and cooled the fierce
passions of the savage. Still, he
cannot understand us. Industry
and thrift are not for him. He Is
the child of Bloody Strife."
“Soon or late we got to fight It
out with him," said Todkill.
Blaxton went on: "You boys
have enlisted In a wnr the end of
which will not be In your time. It
Is a war against two enemies, one
before, and one behind you—
Tyranny and the Wilderness. The
winds and waves and wideness of
the sea will be your nJlles. There
is but one power which can hold
men to a purpose through many
generations."
He paused to fill Ids pipe.
“Will you name It?" William
asked.
“The power personified by Etidl-
cott—religion. Even the fleas on
his dog have religion."
Robert laughed as lie said: “A
flea lit on me the other day and
In a minute he sucked all the re
ligion out of me. If fleas have re
ligion I know how they get it. I
can shoot and fence and ride and
play football, but I have never had
any gift for religion."
“It’s a better game than any you
know under two great captains.
After all. what Is religion but a
window through which we should
see the light of truth? Here you
will find It covered with the dust
of ages, the cobweb» of ancient er
ror. It la the part of the young
not to break the window but to
clean nnd renew Its pane», remem
bering that no earthly thing Is per
fect. Winthrop Is a window clean
er. He would be a father to you.”
As they were leaving this lover
of solitude Robert exclaimed. "He's
a whale. He overawes me. I feel
fool ish.”
“Why not?" Todkill asked.
“There’s no good reason," Rob-
ert agreed.
“The man Is ■
prophet.”
had reminded the young men of a
lion’s mane.
Mrs. Winthrop spoke up for the
young lady: “Every girl who has
to find a husband In this land
should have a special Indulgence.”
Miss Brade turned and greeted
the young men and quickly chose
between them. Her talk was chief
ly addressed to William:
“Why are old people always
thinking about marriage?” she
asked. “One would suppose that
our only thought was of mating. I
am not a bird."
“Good! I like girls better even
than larks and nightingales."
“And have they not the same
right to plumage? I cannot put
away my love of silk and satin and
Jewels and embroidery."
She lifted her skirt a little, show
ing her pretty ankles and a bit of
the embroidery on her petticoat,
satin a
and gu'e the
shake.
“Do you not
sound of
It?"
“Yes, but better the grace with
which you wear it and the smile in
your query.”
“I like you!" she exclaimed. “I
am going to ask our host to make
you sit by me. If I were a queen
I’d hire a poet to flatter me as
Mary did. It's better than wine."
The blood of both had reddened
their faces a little when she left
him.
(Continued
Next
Week)
CHAPTER II
William Falls In Love.
DOCTOR COTTON’S party
they met the great men of the
A T parish
and some lately arrived.
The dinner was served at twelve
o’clock. To their surprise they
found both Endicott and Dudley In
a genial mood.
Governor Dudley said : “Young
men, I can give j-ou no better com-
pliment than to say that you look
much alike.”
Many spoke of their resemblance,
but under the skin there were sub
tle differences not quickly discov
ered. William, of a family distin
guished In a scholarship and state
craft, had n milder and more gen
erous temper than his friend. Rob
ert. of a family of soldiers, was
made of sterner stuff. He find a
keener relish for desperate hazards
—like that of racing with the
king’s officer—and a cooler head in
facing them. He had not William’s
skill In choosing words to serve
him. There was an inborn grace
and refinement In the manners of
William, which Robert had tried in
vain to acquire. He was of a
lighter spirit and carriage. These
voting men had Puritan sympa
thies. yet they had done no worry
ing about their souls. It must be
admitted that neither was quite
prepared for admission to the First
Church of Boston, the gate of a
way straighter and narrower than
any they had known. They had
been familiar with the fat rump of
luxury and Its license.
The governor kindly offered to
send a man of the best judgment
as to land to help them find a good
site for their plantation.
It was while they were talking
with him that they were introduced
to the most comely girl in the col
ony, Miss Elizabeth Brade. She
was dressed like a lady of fashion
In London—satin overskirt, virago
sleeves, with puffs, old Flemish
lace, rare and costly jewels in her
hair and on her neck and wrists.
“What a glory of youth!” the
governor exclaimed as he took her
hand. “I could wish it were not
my duty to chide you for this rich
attire. It quarrels with our teach
ing and is a bad example.”
Quickly she answered: “Yo
should have grace for the young.
*‘I have grace for every one but
myself,” he answered.
He exercised the license of a
governor, being not himself plain
ly dressed. Be wore a blue coat,
'broldered doublet, velvet breeches
and white stockings with ribbons
at the knee. Only Endicott was in
sad cloth. His great white linen
collar over h:s coat as he came in
Treliarne
A large crowd attended the
Odd Fellows and Rebekah picnic
on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Rushlow of
Hillsboro and C. Whitlaw of Med
ford were Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. F. N. O’Donnell.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Sunell and
children motored to Astoria on
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Smith and
children motored to Cornelius on
Saturday, returning home Sun
day.
Mrs. M. Strollen and children
of Vernonia called at the home
of Mrs. S. Baker Friday.
Geo. McDonald is employed at
Clark and Wilson Logging camp.
Men from this locality were
called out to help fight fire last
week.
Frank O’Donnell of Camp Mc-
Gregor is staying with his „broth
er, F. N. O’Donnell while working
at Koster.
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Palmenter
accompanied Mrs. D. Dollen to
Salem on Tuesday.
Mrs. Grenia’s mother, Mrs. Eb
erly, and sister, Sylvia, were visit
ing with her a few days last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnes
called on relatives at Treharne.
Wm. Culver of Vernonia was
a business caller at Harry Wil-
son’s place.
Loretta Baker attended the
birthday party of Myrtle Thorn-
brau at Vernonia.
and Mrs. Leslie Grenia
for the Columbia County Fire
Clyde Johnson was awarded school grounds. The work will
association fighting fires.
the contract to shingle the Mist be done immediately.
Relatives here received word school house. This work is be Frank Peterson butchered veal
for the market Monday.
of the arrival of a baby girl born ing done now.
Mr.. Jake Neurer
to Mr.- and Mrs. Frank Foster of
Lee Osborn made a trip to
Jake Neurer spent Tuesday
Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Portland on business this week. forenoon in Vernonia on business.
A business meeting was held Forster was before her marriage ’ James McCormick was the low-
Natal school directors held a
•-■■„¿»A Johnson
TL
L« Nehalem' est bidder and has the contract business meeting on Monday
in the Natal hall Thursday even T Loretta
of the
ing by the board of directors to valley.
j to grade and level the Natal evening at school district 22.
discuss future business.
The Elmer Hiatt family have
recently moved their household
and stock to the old Carl Iler
place.
Mrs. Fred Parrknon and daugh
ter Evelyn visited friends at Na
tal Tuesday.
Noble Dunlap has the plans I
completed for the new play shed
to be constructed for the Natal
school in the near future.
Mrs. Leora McCormick has re
turned home from Los Angeles,
California, where she has been
This is OPEN HOUSE WEEK at all our stores. A big week brimful of HOSPITALI
visiting relatives for the past
TY, friendly service and EXTRA VALUES. The latch string is out to you during
this great event. We invite you to be our guest, share in these greater values, in
two months.
V. Heiber from St. Helens
spect our stores, see how clean, spotless and sanitary they are kept. Come in now
spent Friday in this community
—today! Bring your friends too. Let them share with you in these Greater Values.
on business.
Mr. Wilson, Richard Peterson
Open House Week Savings for Friday, Saturday, Monday and
and Jake Neurer were Sunday vi
sitors at Birkenfeld.
Tuesday, August 14, 15, 17 and 18, 1931.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lindsay and I
children were Sunday guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Hy Tracey.
Mr. and Mrs. Reed Halding and
children have moved back to
their ranch across the Natal
100-lbs.
bridge which was occupied by the
Best
Cane
Granulated
Hiatt family for the past year.
Mrs. Bob Lindsay and son
Clarence visited Mrs. Noble Dun
lap and son Floyd Friday even-
80-lbs.
ing.
Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs.
Libby’s Sliced or Crushed—Top
Jake Neurer’s were Mr. and Mrs.
Apple Brand
fancy grade at the lowest price
Don Williams, son Bobby and
on record. 2^ cans.
daughter Beatrice from Clatska
49-lb. Sack
nie. Mr. Williams operates a mar
ket in Clatskanie.
CRACKERS
Ray Taylor and his mother
Snowflake
Sodas or Honey
business
visitors
were Vernonia
Graham
O lb.
Saturday.
MacMarr
—
Tall
cans,
“
Grade
A
”
Crackers
..
Li
pkg.
Hill
and
Mrs.
Mrs. Charlie
canned
milk.
Per
case
$2.35.
James McCormick drove to Port
PANCAKE FLOUR
land Monday and returned that
MacMarr—self rising 1 r „
evening.
large 2'/¿-lb. pkg...... JLiJC
Jake Neurer received word
that his brother George, who was
SYRUP
operated on in St. Vincents hos
Log Cabin. Medium 4 Q p
Royal
White
—
Full
size
-|
/A
pital, Portland, was resting
size cans. Each .....
bar — Portland made. A VF bars
easier, as well as can be expected.
Dave McMullin is now working
Natal
mm
J FT J r.T>i<9
Open House W
Week
This is
Scratch Feed
$1.65
Mill Run
6»c
Pineapple
Flour
tttte
Milk«*"
Soap
and son motored to Forest Grove
Sunday and spent the day with
her sister, Mrs. McNutt.
Mr. and Mrs. Britten have
moved from Lindsay mill to Tre-
harne.
ADVERTISE
your merchandise
and it will sell?
MacMarr Flour
CATSUP
Del Monte — delicious with
steaks or cold meats. i f* _
Large bottle ........... -LOC
Yes Sir! We follow the market down—and al
ways assure you of uniform quality
QQn
best patent family flour.
49 lb. Sack </Ot
RAINIER MALT
2% Lb. Can ....... 29c
JARS — BALL MASON
Pts.
Doz.
89c
JAR CAPS
Ball Mason, Kerr and OfT z»
Economy — Dozen
PEANUT BUTTER
Hoody’s, best Q lbs.
in bulk ..... Li
LiUC
GINGER ALE
Piedmont
bottles
25c
MacMarr Coffee
A milk mellow blend—roasted in our own plant
and brought to you at this
lbs.
low price. 1-lb. 29c............
20c
85c
3
Postum Cereal
The original coffee substitute.
Large package ...........................................
15c
Salad Dressing
Gold Medal—You can’t afford to make
your own. Full Quart Jar.......................
27c
Shredded Wheat
You will enjoy the crisp, tasty Q
1 Qi»
shreds of baked whole wheat
^pkgs. Ai/L
Tomato Soup
LUX TOILET SOAP
Choice of Hollywood’s stars
Campbell’s—this favorite variety of the most
popular brand is a welcome
Q
addition to any meal ................. O for
MARKET FEATURES
FOR
Everybody
PAGE THREE
hay
............................
LEGS OF LAMB, lb.
21c
POT ROASTS, lb............................ ........................................... 12%c
----------
SHORT RIBS, lb.
---------- GRAIN
-------------------------- FEED
GROUND BEEF, lb.
PHONE 681
FANCY BACON, lb.
Vernonia
Trading Co
. . .
.......................... 8c
12’/2 c
.................
...............................
29c
SLICED BACON, lb.........................
QUALITY
Agency for
McCormick-Deering
------ TRACTORS
SNAPPY SERVICE
25c
100% SANITARY
Vernonia, Oregon
F«w people know
where and
when
to
draw the line in th«
presence
oi
a
table
groaning with wonder
fully cooked rich foods.
Don’t Groan
Alter Enting
For
end
I
G m , Add Stoauch
thd
unpIcMant,
Buffy feeling «ftcr per
taking of too auch rich
food, UM
Armitage Gas Tablets
ARMITAGE DRUG CO
Veruoeie,
Oregon
Good OF Felix
THE FEATHERHEADS
IT WAS SWEET OF YOU
TO BRING ME CANDY
TONIGHT, FELIX
.
BUT..
X WENT TO
TODAY AND
EAT ANY I
you have
THE DENTIST
DON'T DARE
WON'T
A P iece ?
TAKE
THIS UTTLE
ONE.'
FEUX CAN BE JUST AS THOUGHTFUL
SOMETIMES—WHEN HES LIKE
THAT I JUST WANT TO KICK
MYSELF FOQ EVER HAVING
BEEN CROSS TO HIM'.*
DON'T FORGE-.
TO LOCK THE
DOORS, DEAR1