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About The Cottage Grove sentinel. (Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon) 1922-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 27, 1910)
¡pam Sty? Cottage (Brinw Muttei m 'OLUME IV IMS HIGH HOHORS ottage Grove Guardsmen Have Record of United States. 2 ARE SHARP SHOOTERS 'ourteen Members of Company E Have Gained Record of Distinguished Marksmen. — General Guard Notes of Local Interest. COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON, FRIDAY. JAN. 27, 19)0 company of National Guard, in their rifle practice during the past three years. This company was organized April 30th, 1907, nearly three- years ago, and was composed of men living in a com munity, and under conditions that should make them as good rifle shots as could be found any place in the United States. These men were mostly all born and raised ih this community where the rifle is used and understood as well as any other place, and if there is any such thing as a natural rifle shot, thbse men were certainly at that time entitled to be designated as such, but the record of the first year of their tar get practice proved them to be on an average considerably below the record of marksman. The second year they advanced to a considerable extent, mak ing an average record midway between that of marksman and sharpshooter, and now, in this the third year, the record of their practice places the whole company consisting of seventy-two men averaging sharpshooters, a remarkable record, and beyond, the average of the best records of military company either regular or national guardsmen. In order that the citizen may better understand what this means we will il lustrate in this manner: Under battle conditions considerably more than half the shots fired, if fired at the enemy, would have been misses during the first ' year’s practice. During the second year’s practice a trifle over one-half of the shots would each have disabled an enemy. While during the third year a trifle over three-fourths of the shots fired would each find the mark fired at. This company will be continued in this community, and any young man—or old man, if not too old—may enlist in the company, and receive the benefits above mentioned from the government. Large and Enthusiastic Mass Meeting Held Last Night—Some Incontrovertable Facts* Figures Prove Conclusively That Small Coun ties Are More Econpmically Conducted* Decidedly enthusiastic was the mass meeting at the Armory last night, call ed at the instance of the Nesmith coun ty committee to discuss the situation and further the undertaking. There was a unanimity of sentiment in favor of coupty division, and the creation of proposed Nesmith county. A consider able number of persons from various sections of the territory included in the new county was present, and these ex pressed a desire to see the project suc cessfully consummated, offering to ren der such aid as is within their power to bring* about Nesmith county. Indisput able facts and figures were presented showing why the people of the state should support the measure at the polls next November, it meaning greater de velopment of the- territory and conse quently would contribute more largely to a Greater Oregon. The presentation of figures proved conclusively that the smaller counties of the state are more economically conducted, and receive more attention in every particular that tends towards development as a whole than the larger ones. There was quite a large number of ladies in the audience, and they, too, proved themselves to be good boosters. The Cottage Grove brass band, recent ly organized, set the ball rolling, and was followed by the Nesmith quartet, in a booster number. NUMBER 17 paign, ” advanced some logical advice. In 'opening his remarks he said Mr. Spray had “stolen some of his thun der,” but that gentleman simply smiled and didn’t offer to make restitution. “The foundation of success is desire, and the greater the desire the firmer and stronger must be the foundation for success. The success of this under taking depends upon the desire of the community and its united action,” said Mr. Kem, and continuing illustrated how one man could ruin the efforts of the many. In pioneer days every barn raising had an individual who gave the cry of “hee-hoo-hee” as the men exert ed themselves to place the huge tim bers in position, and those who could not lend financial aid to the movement could at least have a “hee-hoo-hee.” It was suggested that it be the sense of the meeting that a committee be . appointed to solicit funds, and Mr. Thompson framed the suggestion into i a motion, which carried unanimously, with the result that Chairman Veatch , appointed C. H. Burkholder, T. C. Wheeler, H. Venske and J. F. Spray as , such committee, whereupon the assem blage dispersed to meet, again soon af ter the November election to celebrate the creation of Nesmith county. Many Minor Matters of More Than Passing Moment. PERT PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS Gleanings Here, There and Everywhere By The Sentinel Rounders.—The Cream of the News Condensed for Easy Reading. and a population of 3,500.said the speak] er by way of comparison. (By Capt. J. C. Johnson.) Mr. Medley brought out during his Miss Flora Lockwood has purchased It is often foolishly said that we are remarks that Nesmith would take only Miss Dessa Harms’ interest in The nation of natural rifle shots. Figur- 13 per cent of Douglas county’s 3,000,- Vogue. Miss Lockwood, who is a sis tively speaking this might have been 000 acres. He spoke at some length on ter of Mrs. C. W. Wallace and Ernest ■ue in the eafly days of this nation, the expenses entailed in securing jury Lockwood of this city, has recently hen the* inhabitants were composed men and witnesses from remote parts been connected with Seattle arid Ta- rineipally of pioneers. In those days of either Lane or Douglas, saying jurors coma millinery establishments. te very, life of a man depended upon are paid a per diem and ten cents for Mrs. E. J. Rone of Oakland is a guest is accuracy in shoting. His rifle was each mile traveled going and coming. of Mr. and Mrs. «[. O. VanWinkle. mstantly with him to protect himself Witnesses from Bohemia to Roseburg •om the wild beasts and still more Mrs. T. O. Hutchinson of Springfield costs Douglas county $10.80 each, and lood-thirsty wild men of the forests spent Sunday in the family of Dr. Van witnesses from that district to Eugene id plains. Upon his trusty rifle, and Winkle. costs Lane $4.40 each, whereas were WANTS LEASE ON LANDS. is ability to use and same, he was al* J. B. Eggan of Bohemia passed Cottage Grove the county seat of that lest entirely dependent, for the sub- territory the cost to Nesmith county Proposition Made to Government to Pay through Cottage Grove on his way to istance of himself and family. Peo- Eugene on Monday. would be but 80 cents. The county Royalty on Alaska Coal. le seem to forget that those condi- Burban Brockway, an early pioneer commissioners, drawing $3 per day for _ A Washington dispatch says interest ions have changed, and that a very their serviced, travel over long dis in the situation relating to Alaska coal and one of the best-known Douglas mall percentage of our population un- tances at the expense of the taxpayer, lands has been intensified by a proposi county men, died in his home in Rose erstands even the use or handling, of whereqs with a small county they could tion of John E. Ballaine, of Seattle, burg on Monday. Mr. Brockway was he sporting rifle, at point blank range, go out and back in the same day. “I holder of large property interest in born ih Mina, Chautanqua county, New 'hey do not realize that modern battles have been in Eugene trying cases that Alaska, to the Senate Committee on York, on January 7, 1831. re decided practically before the ex- Notwithstanding the.past season has should have been tried here, ” he said. Territories, offering the Government a reme range of accuracy of the sport- It costs the county of Lane thousands royalty of 15 cents a on coal mined, for been unfavorable for logging, the ig rifle is reached. On account of of dollars annually for witnesses from the lease of 5000 acres of coal lands in Brown Lumber company of this city hese misunderstandings, or rather ig- has kept “everlastingly at it.” Southern Lane. the Katalla and Matanuska distrcts. orance, the average citizen is too prone Mr. Medley openly charged that Eu / Tea cups and saucers 60 cents per Such a tonnage royalty, Mr. Ballaine o say, “What is the use of all this ex- gene is fighting the measure from a claims, would net the Government as set; 7-inch dinner plates 60 cents per ense, and waste of ammunition, muna- Captain Johnson has recently com purely commercial standpoint, and not high as$ 2,000,000 a hundred acres. In Set. These are in the new Turbin ions of war and training of soldiers in pleted and forwarded to the Adjutant by the men who pay the taxes, because his letter to Senator Beveridge, as shape.—Kerr & Silsby. imes of peace.” General’s office the report of the tar of the revenue derived from those who chairman of the committee, Mr. Bal Supt. Barnes will lecture on “The To illustrate this need, we have hut get practice of Company “E,” which are obliged to visit the county seat. laine offers to give a bond of $1,000,000 Mammoth Caves” at the Silk creek o refer to the history of the late Eng- shows that the company has become “Not a single county officer is opposed for the performance of his part of the school house tomorrow night. sh-Boer War, (Where a few experienc- very proficient in the use of the mili to Nesmith county,” he said, and added agreement, the proposal to include that The Kansas society recently organiz Col. Veatch Presides. d trained rifle shots created great dis- tary rifle. The report shows that 14 that he had talked with all of them on Congress enact legislation authorizing ed here will have a basket dinner at The meeting was called to order by. the subject. ster in the ranks of the vast British members of the organization have gain a Department to enter into a lease with Phillips hall tomorrow. irmy, and this because the English ed the record of distinguished marks Mr. H. O. Thompson, who briefly out Mr. Spray Wants All to Boost. a coal company to be organized by ■ Mrs. E. Bisbey is in the city visiting oldier . did not understand the use of men. They are as follows: Captain J. lined the purpose Of the meeting, to aid them, for 5000 acres, and providing relatives. Mr. John F. Spray thought the pre is rifle. C. Johnson, Lt. Harry K. Metcalf, Lt. in the creation of Nesmith county. He Editor Conner recently sold three that no other coal lands be leased in It is true that it is the man behind Harley H. Petrie, Sergts. F. H. Snod introduced the chairman of the even ceding speaker had thoroughly convinc- Black Langshans to Washington parties Alaska for a. smaller royalty. The col-'| e d any skeptical ones that we need a he gun that wins the battles, but it grass, James H. Potts, Fred J. Bartels, ing, tlie Hon. R. M. Veatch. The Gqvernment is also to agree that for an X. He is one of Cottage Grove’s .epends upon the kind of man. Ifthe Privates, Green Pitcher, Joel Palmer, onel heartily thanked the members of I new^county. . The two counties say we at least-half of its coal supply shall be most enthusiastic poultrymen. I shall not have, self-government, but the large assemblage for their pres-j 11 jan does not understand the use of his Butte Mooney, Wm. Ruscher, Wm.' Dr. F. B. Dayton of the firm of Day obtained from this company or from a ■we are a determined people, and our ifle at all ranges it would be as well Ostrander, Wm. Hughes, and Scott ence, and especially pleased was he to witness so many ladies in the audience; cause being just and right we shall win naval station which the Government ton Bros., eye-specialists, will have his e arm him for battle with the club of Rose. may establish in the Matanuska dis office, as usual, at the Hotel Oregon iiir medevial ancestor. If when the A distinguished marksman is one who it showed their interest' in the move in spite of them, he said. He alluded trict, the coal to be shipped over a rail Saturday Jan. 29. If you need glasses all to- arms is again sounded in these has made the record.of expert marks ment. In discussing proposed Nesmith briefly to subscriptions to the fund, county Col. Veatch reviewed in a brief saying that every property holder road to be built from Seward, 1000 get the best. Dozens of Cottage Grove United States to repel the invasion of men for three years in succession. miles in length. references. Eyes examined free. i foregin foe, we have not a sufficient In addition Ao the above named dis and concise way the organization of the should contribute much or little, accord Mr, Ballaine charges that “other in The Sentinel erred when it stated irmy of good, rifle shots, it will not be tinguished and expert marksmen the nation, and the divisions of the terri ing to his means, as the success of the terests” have now at work, in Wash that Veatch & Lawson contemplated ¡he fault of the government in not following named members of the or tory into states and counties for the undertaking would, prove beneficial to ington, a lobby “headed by a former building a brick block in the spring. famishing the opportunity to its citi- ganization made the record of expert convenience of the people. He spoke all. Those unable to contribute can United States Senator,” in support of Mr. Veatch is not interested in the find other ways of boosting. He want of the great counties of Eastern Ore iens to become such, but the fault of marksmen: Sergts. Hutchinson, Coch a bill not yet introduced, designed to property. Mr. Lawson is having plans ed everybody to make it a point to give the citizen in not taking advantage of ran, Corpls. Lewis and Cornet, Music gon in an earlier day, and their sub-di permit the sale of such coal lands at prepared for the building. out the actual facts in connection with visions as population increased through lhe opportunity. ian Sanford, and Privates Sherwood, Mrs. W.- M. Haines, aged 70 years, a demand of settlers for judicial centers the movement» Mr. Spray expressed the brice of $10 an acre, which, he ar The government now arms and equips Woodruff and Conner. gues, would be a practical donation of lhe National Guard, furnishes them with Of the balance of the members of the easy of access. He said the people of the opinion, after eareful investigation, these lands to a railroad company that died at the family home in Eugene on Sunday of heart trouble. Mr. and Mrs. rifles, the most efficient modern mili company eleven, made the record of Southern Lane and Northern Douglas that the natural advantages of the ter these interests propose to organize in Haines crossed the. plains in 1852 to tary rifle in existence .today, and with sharp-shooter, 32 the record of marks had found it inconvenient to be served ritory included in the proposed county Alaska. Oregon. They have lived in Eugene immunition and facilities for target men, 5 the record of first-class rifle from the county seats of their respec makes it possible to conduct Nesmith since 1874. iractice, and has inaugurated a system men, while three were excused from tive counties, and had inaugurated this i cheaper than any of the other counties. DOINGS AT LONDON. Miss Della Cardwell spent Saturday or furnishing competent instructors target practice during the entire sea movement largely for their conven The Ladies’. Quartet, composed of in Eugene. Misses Ursual Lockwood, Carrie Woods, Bible School Continues With a Large ience. The people, he said, had entered [hereby every member of these organ son for various reasons. This record Mrs. Thos. Pierce entertained her rations is thoroughly taught the use of makes each man in the company ave into the contest in good faith; had con Lottie Whitsett and Veta Holderman, Attendance.—N ews-N otes. sister, Mrs. W. P. Manning of Eugene, he military rifle at all ranges. In turn rage sharpshooter, a higher average; sulted with the counties interested in rendered a “See-Saw” song, and upon J. B. Rouse and sister, Mrs. Jesse over Sunday. being encored, performed the real see II the government requires is the at- record for a company than has ever the proposed division, giving good and Bemis, have gone to Turlock, Cal., to Capt. J. C. Johnson and Aiderman endance of the members of these or- been made by this or any other com sufficient reasons why Nesmith should saw act. Mrs. Van Winkle accompani be at the bedside of their mother, who B. K. Lawsori visited the county seat ed. be created, and had invited the Eugene ¡anizations at drill once a week; the pany in the state of Oregpn. is seriously ill with pneumonia. on Sunday. The Hay Seed Orator. tendance at the target range during . During this season the company team, Commercial club to give reasons why Messrs. Porter and Sparks of Ohio, he target season at such times as may consisting of Captain Johnson, Lt. it should not be created, meeting oppo Mr. G. J. Allen, a resident of north have recently leased the Rouse saw Miss Gertie Lockwood spent the first e designated by those in charge, and Petrie, Sergts. Snodgrass and Potts sition in resolutions as its only reply. ern Douglas county, was the» next mill, and intend starting the mill to part of the week with Eugene friends. Misses Sarah-and Elizabeth Robinson ¡during the term of enlistment war and Private Mooney, participated in the There are, said he, 8,000 determined speaker. He is known as the “hay work as scon as it can be repaired. of Eugene spent Sunday in Cottage people within the territory working lould occur it requires theirz services State Rifle Contest held at Clackamas, seed orator” and hits straight from the Several new students have entered ¡soldiers in defense of the govern- Oregon, in the month of July, against for division and Lane and Douglas can shoulder. He discussed the creation the Bible school to study with the class Grove. At the morning service at the Chris lent. This is asking but little, noth- 22 other teams, and finished first, re not hold us. Col. Veatch then intro of Nesmith from a rural point of view, through the New Testament. Among tian church' Mesdames W. A. Hemen- ig but what should be the duty of ceiving as- a reward therefore the State duced Attorney John S. Medley. in which he defined the position of those coming from a distance are Rev. way and H. E. Inlow will sing a duet, ley patriotic citizen. Roseburg and Eugene as Pharaohs. Trophy, a silver cup. Mr. Medley Gives Figures. D. W. Summers of Salem and James and there will be a selection by a quar When we stop to consider that every During this contest Sergt. Potts won Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Both are opposed to division from s.el- R. Greer of Tacoma, Wash. The Bi tet, composed of Mrs. Laughlin, Mrs. Ue bodied male citizen is a reserve a silver medal making first place in Medley pleaded physical inability to fish motives; when sized-up properly ble reading is progressing nicely. The jdier, and in time of need, in case of slow fire, also a bronze, medal winning treat his subject as he would like, he they are simply pap-suckers. With Ore class has manifested a great deal of in Cruzon, Mr. Powell and Mr. Awbrey. ir, is subject to be compelled to bear fourth place in collective fire. Private discussed the topic assigned to him, gon developed as it should be it would terest from the very beginning, and on An orchestra is being organized to as ms in defense of the government, it Mooney was awarded a silver medal, “Financial Benefits Derived From surpass the six New England states. each Tuesday and Friday evening it sist the church choir. Mrs. D. J. DuBurille is expected to ¡hard to realize why all such persons he winning second place in collective Small Counties,” in a most logical and Cottage Grove, a city today of 3,000 reviews what has been read, each stu arrive home from Pittsburg, Pa., early inot take advantage of the opportun- fire. will become a city of 30,000 in the time dent preparing an essay, or short talk, next week. Her return has been delay telling manner, proving his assertions i to receive this free education. In this match, in which the medals by figures from the records. He spoke of our children. In speaking of his lo on subjects selected by the teacher. ed on account of illness. he greatest insurance we can have were awarded, there were fifty-two of the political sub-divisions of terri cality he asked, “why should I be forced The last book of the Old Testament The Sentinel recently stated that the sinst war, is to be at all times pre men who finished the match out of one tory since the earliest history of the to live 55,miles from a county seat that was finished last Wednesday. Satur total membership of the local Odd Fel ted for war. The trained pugilist hundred and fifteen who entered. All country, the purpose being local self- takes three days to go and come at a day evening January 29 has been set lows’ lodge was forty. The statement always prepared to defend himself, five of the men composing this team government. Had this not been done cost of from $10 to $25 when I could for a general review of the Old Testa was erroneous. The lodge has an en- i is not riear as apt to be assaulted by made place and were selected to com we might all still be transacting our reach the county seat of Nesmith coun ment.' At this time over six hundred rollment of 132, and. is in a flourishing ebully as the man who is not able to pose a part of a team of 18 to go East business at the national capital at Wash ty by travelings distance of 12 miles?” oral questions will be asked from every condition. fend himself. If every able-bodied to represent Oregon in the annual Na ington. The Constitution of the State For forty years have the roads of my book in the Old Testament, and will be Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Arne rejoice over ® in the country were a trained rifle tional Rifle Contest held at Camp Perry, of Oregon provides, he said, that no district been in use, and many of them answered by, the class.' Some of the the advent of a baby boy into their are no better today than the first year. Ohio, but owing to urgent business ob it, we might well rest, assured, of answers will he to repeat whole chap home. county shall be formed with less* than irnal peace. Mothers and fathers ligations at home only Sergt. Potts and 400 square miles, nor less than 1200 There are steam rollers and rock crush ters. Exercises will begin at 7 o’clock, Horace Harms was a Portland visitor mid realize that their sons are liable Private Mooney were able to avail population, the assumption being with ers working near Roseburg, but how and everybody is invited.“ this week. many will be bought and worn out be he called to war at any time, and in- themselves of this privilege. the framers of that document that this Portland is now paying $1.98 per Nokes Buys Land. ■td of discouraging them from re- In the Regimental Contest Musician area and population was sufficient for fore they get to my neighborhood? In square yard for bitulithic pavement; John Nokes has bought twenty-five northern Douglas the money was put h'ing a military training and know- Sanford, Privates Pitcher, Conner and successful self-government. Yet Nes $1.85 for asphalt, and from $1.75 to of the arts of war, should compel Palmer were chosen to represent Com mith county would have an area of 1965 into a mud hole and driven over, while acres of land of Alex. Cooley, paying $1.90 for Hassman. sn to receive this training, so, that pany “E” in the contest with like square miles and a population of over substantial highways were being con $30 per acre therefor. The land is at John Hunter of Roseburg spent Sun the head of Cooley creek, and is ideal tee they were balled to the defense teams from other companies of the 8,000 souls. Mr. Medley then delved in structed nearer to the county seat. day in Cottage Grove. peach land. Mr. Nokes will clear the Mr. Allen concluded that Roseburg their country, they would know how Fourth Regiment for the Regimental figures, comparing the valuations and Mr. R. W. Waters has on exhibition tee for themselves, be better able Silver Cup; they won over all other tax levies of various counties in the might as Well give up the strip, and tract and plant it to peaches and pears. at his place of business a handsome' For Sale — Sixteen-inch body fir dry •efend themselves, and thus insure a teams in the regiment, and were award state, which tended to show that the thus save the creation of a new county wood; $2 per tier as long as it lasts, specimen of finished fir. The finish is 6 return home again to enjoy the ed the cup. smaller counties were more economi that would take more territory. At delivered. —C. C. Ashley, Cottage by the “burnt process, ” which is en any rate, said the speaker, I was born ® and society of those near and dear In this contest Private Horace T. cally conducted and consequently the tirely new. Grove, box 592. fem. Conner won glory for himself, making best off. Lane county, with $22,000,- north and don’t want to go south. Lurch has a new announcement in fe first assertion in this article is the highest individual record over all 000 valuation and 35,000 population, is Mr. Kern Gives Good Advice: The eat-no-meat movement should The Sentinel today, to which your at 1 illustrated by the record of Com- other men in the regiment, and was no better off than Wheeler county, The Hon. H. O. Kem, who spoke on not affect the poultry raisers to any tention is directed.' He is conducting; J “E” 4th Inf. O. N. G., our home awarded a silver medal therefore! with assessable property of $3,000,000 “The Methods to Pursue in the Cam- great extent. a clearance sale.
