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VOLUME XXX111
Snttinrl
NUMBER 37
COTTAGE GROVE, LANE COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1923
Had Been Asked to Help for Few Dr. J. S. Landers Will Deliver Ad
Minutes; Widow and Two
dress at Commencement Exer
Small Children Survive.
cise»; Outgoing Class Active.
Chautauqua Is on the Boards for All of
Next Week; Program Most Splendid Yet
Parade to Form at 9:30 for March All Men Within Military District
to Cemetery; Sunday Service
Are in Line Three Hours Af
at Methodist Church.
ter Order Received.
Wednesday — Afternoon.
Next week is annual Chautauqua concert company and have played
week for Cottage Grove, the season under five fiags.
Lecture, “The Four Cornerstones
to open on Monday afternoon with
Tho Sam Lewis concert party of Citizenship,” a straight-from-the
Clay England, employe at the J.
High school commencement ex the junior circus and continuing presents a program of artistic value. shoulder talk by a “citizen of the
Business houses will be closed all
The Lombard entertainers give a world”—D. Pirie Beyea.
H. Chambers mill, met instant death ercises will be held tonight in the until Saturday night. Mrs. Murgaret
day Wednesday, Memorial day, to
Admission, 50 cents.
late Friday forenoon when he be high school auditorium, with thirty Quinlan, advance agent and director, clever entertainment of music in
pay tribute to the soldiers, living
Junior Chautauqua.
came entangled with a shafting six seniors receiving diplomas. Dr. arrived Wednesday to arrange for which extraordinary costumes are
and dead. A parade, followed by
Evening.
featured.
while he and several others were J 8. Landers, president of the Ore tho opening.
the customary trip to the cemetery
The Lunar circus for the kiddies
Play, “Shepherd of the Hills,” and a Memorial servico in the af-
making repairs to the sawdust cur gon State normal school, will de
Perhaps the real feature of the
on
the
first
day
takes
the
place
of
Harold
Bell
Wright
’
s
delightful
ro
rier. Evidently his jumper got liver the commencement address.
ternoon, are features of the day’s
session, the number with the most
caught and lushed him to the ma
The outgoing class has been ac universal appeal, is the play, ‘‘The the former pageant on the last day mance of the Ozark mountains— program as outlined by the G. A. R.,
of
the
session.
Myrtle
McCoy,
who
Keighley
and
Peffer
Players.
chinery. A platform upon which the tive in all student activities through Shepherd of the Hills,’’ from Harold
W. li. C. and American Legion.
Admission, *1.00.
shafting was mounted was wrecked the four years of high school, and, Bell Wright’s book of the same used to be a junior girl, is the ring
Tho parade will form on east
master
of
the
circus.
“
Bumpo,
”
Thursday
—
Afternoon.
by the force of the body striking in addition, it is the largest class name. This play is truly American,
Main street just east of the railroad
Popular Concert—Oceanic Quintet. tracks and will start promptly at
it with each revolution of the shaft. ever to be graduated. Veta Plaster with its characters the spirited pio the clown, travels with the circus
Admission, 50 cents.
The man’s neck, backbone, both lias the unusually high average of neers who established the outposts and adds much to the merriment of
9:30. Patriotic organizations includ
Junior Chautauqua.
legs, both arms and most of the 97 in all of her subjects througii the of civilization in the wild new lands the occasion.
ing the G. A. R., W. K. C., Ameri
The afternoon programs Legin at
Evening.
other bones of the body were four years.
She represented the of the west.
can Legion, Spanish-American war
3:45
and
the
ovening
programs
at
broken.
Concert,
with
a
record
of
contin
class us valedictorian at the class
veterans, company E of tho nation
Captain Norman Allan Imrie 's 8. The complete program for the
uous success on three continents un al guard, fraternal organizations
While he was a regular employe night exercises Wednesday.
. _____
____
Elsie lecture, ‘‘Working Together
_
for week follows:
der five flags—Oceanic Quintet.
of tile mill he wus not to have gone Heck and Hazel Watkins, each with Billions, ’ ’ will likely hold the most
and school children will march. The
Admission, 75 eents.
to work until noon. Ho had been an average of 92, tied for second attraction for business and profes
trip to tho cemetery for decoration
Monday—Afternoon.
Friday—Afternoon.
delivering milk in the neighborhood place in the scholarship average. sional men. Captain Imrie is a pro
of tho graves of soldiers will be
Opening announcements of the
Musical Entertainment, Harry made immediately following the pa
and hud stopped ut the mill on his Elsie Heck gave the salutatory ad fessor at Culver military academy week—Chautauqua Director.
baritone; Lein Fairchild rade.
wuy home and other employes asked dress on class night. Other seniors and his address is a resume of
Entertainment Prelude—The I’at Ixmibard,
Lombard, soprano and reader—The
him to give them a lift for a mo who received honorable mention for world events told in a distinctive ton Brothers.
In tho afternoon at 2 o’clock ser
ment.
the high grade of work they have and extremely fascinating style.
vices will be held at the Methodist
Sjiecial Event, Children's Magic Lombard Entertainers.
Admission, 50 cents.
Victor Chambers, son of the own done in high school are Floyd Runk,
church, the principal speaker for
Lunar Circus—Myrtle "
McCoy
~
and
On Wednesday afternoon the Junior
Junior Chautauqua.
er of the mill, was thrown from the Roy Heck, Brighton Leonard, Effie
which has not yet been secured. The
Chautauquuns.
Mothers
club
will
attend
in
a
body
Evening.
plutform by the force of England’s Hopper, Wendell Cochran, Ruth
veterans will occupy u position of
Admission, 50 cents.
to
hear
Mrs.
D.
Piric
Beyea
give
Entertainment
Prelude-
—
The
Lorn
body hitting the platform.
Bede and Wayne Veatch.
honor on the platform. Following
Evening.
her
lecture,
“
The
Four
Cornerstones
hard
Entertainers.
The funeral was hold Monday af
Two members of the class, Vetu
the servico flowers will be strewn
“Futuristic Musical Program, ,”a
Lecture, “The Soul of Things, » » on tho water from the Main street
ternoon from the Presbyterian Plaster and Bertha Howe, hold the of Citizenship.” Mrs. Beyea gives
<
a new philosophy applied to social, bridge in memory of the sailors.
ehureh, Rev. A. R. Spearow con distinction of being neither absent a refreshing address showing a fine prologue, six episode* and an epi-
logue-—Tile Patton Brothers.
business and civic life—Dr. Henry
ducting the service. Interment was nor tardy during the four years. conception of citizenship.
All persons having curs aro asked
Admission, 75 cents.
Gaines Hawn.
in the A. F. & A. M.-I. O. O. F. Berthu Howe missed only a day and
to notify J. T. Smith, as the Legion
Musical attractions of the sea
Admission,
50
cents.
Cemetery beside the body of his i a half during the three years of son are offered by the Patton
is
to furnish transportation for all
Tuesday—Afternoon.
Saturday—Afternoon.
grammar school preceding high Brothers trio, the Oceanic quintet,
mother, who died 13 years ago.
members of the G. A. R. and W. R.
Sam
Artists
’
Recital,
featuring
Lecture-Entertainment, a unique C. to tho cemetery. Other mem
Mr. England was boru here March i school.
the Sam Lewis concert party. The Lewis, dramatic tenor—The Lewis
The program for tonight ia:
travel lecture and exhibition of cu- bers of the committee in churge of
24, 1896, and was 27 years, 1 month i
Patton brothers aro universally pop Concert Party.
Invocation—Rev. A. K. Spearow. ular with their varied program of
rios from Australia, the world’s this are George Matthews and
and 14 days of ago. He hud lived |
Admission, 50 cents.
Vocal Solo—Mrs.___________
curiosity shop—Norman V. Pearce. George Proctor.
here all his life and had been em
Earl Arthur.
both modern and classic numbers.
Junior Chautauqua.
Admission, 50 cents.
ployed at the Chambers mill for a
Presentation of Speaker—Superin- Their program is known as a per
Memorial services will be held at
Evening.
Junior Chautauqua.
number of years. He married Miss , tendent O. W. Hays.
the Methodist church Sunday morn
sonality program.
Artists' Prelude—The Lewis Con
Evening.
Ruth Jennings, who survives. There • Address—President J. 8. Landers,
ing at 11 o’clock. Patriotic soci
Three of the five talented young cert Party.
Grand Closing Concert, featuring eties and organizations of the city
state normal school.
are also two small children.
women
composing
the
Oceanic
quin
Lecture,
“
Working
Together
for
plantation lullabies, folk songs of will attend in a body. Rev. J. H.
Male Quartet—George Matthews,
James England, the father, and i
Doris, a sister, were here from Sa-
"" Dale Wyatt, Ren Sanford, and Ceci tet served overseas during the world Billions,” u “world relationship” the south, operatic nnd concert num Ebert, pastor of the church, will
war
as
entertainers.
They
also
analysis-
—
Norman
Allan
Imrie.
Caldwell.
bers—Garner Jubilee Singers.
lem for the funeral.
deliver the address and special pa
Admission, 75 cents.
Admission, 75 cents.
Presentation of Diplomas—C. E. toured New Zealand with their own
triotic music has been arranged by
Umphrey, chairman school board.
the choir.
FAD FOR STUCCO HOUSES
"Building” was the subject of I?
Automobiles will be furnished to
AFFECTS LUMBER MARKET the baccaluareate address by Rev.
people who cannot walk to the
J. E. Carlson, who chose character
church, if the pastor is notified.
Walter Woodard, who returned building as the busis for his mes
last week from a trip to California, sage to the young people and to the
FEW VACANCIES ARE OPEN
said he found the lumber market large audience gathered to witness
IN NATIONAL GUARD UNIT
somewhat off, although the condi this annual feature of cummeure-
tion is not to be characterized as nient week. The program for bac
There are still a few places va
serious. He reported that stucco calaureate service, which was held
cant in company I), National Guard
houses are being built by the thou Sunday night ut the Christian
Those who have an idea that Dr. questionnaire before it wus sent and so do I. Water, however, can of Oregon, according to Captain
sands in California cities and that church, was:
D. E. Olson, oil well promoter anil out, and hud absolutely nothing to be located under the ground. It George A. Proctor, for which enlist
most of them are being disponed of
former pastor here, is not ready to do with it, being either dictated, has been done in the past, and there ments will bo welcomed. The annual
Voluntary—Miss Elisc Price.
almost as rapidly as they are being
Trio-—Mrs. Earl Arthur, Mrs. C. meet his critics are reckoning with written or so sent.
arc hundreds of authentic cases trip to American Luke, Cbmp Lewi»,
built.
O hl * of the teachers». when pressed, on hand, and honest and intelligent begins on June IB and it is hoped
out their host.
C. Cruson, Mrs. Roy E. Short.
Mr. Woodard was accompanied on
A number of questions were re as to who was resjionsiblo, told me persons who will testify, too, that that the local unit will be recruited
Prayer—Rev. A. R. Spearow.
the trip by his daughter Genevieve.
Scripture Reading—Rev. J. H cently directed at Olson by mem that he would be responsible for it has been so done. By the willow to full strength before that time.
Ebert.
bers of the civics class of the Cot the questions. Then why make all stick, you say? Yes, even by the wil Practically the entire personnel of
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tage Grove high school. His an the civic students responsible? Why low stick; but have we not improved the company will attend camp this
Solo—Miss Ethel Mackey
swers to these answer similar ques did he not himself sign the question in any way in the last few hundred year, only a few being excused be
Address—Rev. J. E. Carlson.
TRAFFIC OFFICER IS AFTER
tions which have been asked by naire?
Quartet—Methodist church.
yearsf Do all who locate water cause the trip would interfere with
EDITOR ALDERMAN;
FAILS
others anil will be found to be of
The questions state that I am use these old rude methods now? business or work. The company en
Benediction—Bev. H. B. Iler.
TO CATCH HIM AT WHEEL
The program for class night interest to all who have either making statements, but not making Surely you will admit that wo have trains for Camp Lewis on Juno 14.
Those who have a desire to which was held May 23 in the high boosted or knocked the method Ol much of an effort to prove them. advanced some since the dark ages.
son uses for locating oil and pro The writer of tho questionnaire Must 1 be classed with those ages
take some friend for an automo school auditorium, was as follows:
Salutatory Address—Elsie Heck. moting the development of an oil surely ought to know that we are because I claim I can do something
bile ride should be warned that
spending large sums of money in that you can rot? By the use of
field.
Solo—Doris Holderman.
it is not safe to take the editor
The questions and Olson’s replies Lane county every day in assemb the proper chemicals in our machines
Class Poem—Wendell Cochran.
of The Sentinel, who is also a
ling and placing machinery, equip and instruments, we can scientific
Quartet—Doris Holderman, Eve follow:
member of the council which has
Veatch, Audrey Murphy, Marga
Cottage Grove, Orc., May 12.— (To ment and in erecting a large ally locate water, oil, and mineral,
insisted upon strict enforcement lyn
the Editor.)—The eivics class ol thu standard derrick, and thus beginning and differentiate between either of
of regulations againat speeding ret Young.
Class Prophecy—Leaone Hohl and Cottage Grove high school has been drilling operations, und doing much, them so that we iustantly know Portlauder First to Go Over Steep
and reckless driving.
following the accounts in the papers we feel to prove that what we have which our instruments register.
Two or three weeks ago the Kathleen McReynolds.
Hill Course; About 2000 Peo
Saxophone Solo—Cleo Morelock.
of Dr. Olson's oil finding apparatus said is the truth. I challenge the
No. 2.—With what securities do
editorial family was riding with
ple Witness Event.
writer
of
the
questionnaire
to
find
Valedictory
Address
—
Veta
Plas
and
of
his
statements
that
oil
is
in
you
back
your
guarantee
that
tho
friends from Corvallis, when the ter.
anyone
who
is
doing
more
to
prove
Cottage
Grove,
with
much
interest.
people
will
get
their
money
buck?
local traffic officer stopped the
Solo—Brighton Leonard.
So far as we cun see, he is making that there is oil in paying quant ities
car and informed the driver that
Answer. We never did claim that
Wells Ben.iett, of Porthind, rid
Thirty six graduates will receive statements but not making much of in Lane county. When our first
he was several miles over what diplomas.
wo were good, but we do insist that
an Excelsior machine, sealed
They
are
Josie
Bemis,
an effort to prove them. In our well comes in, which it is sure to we are at lenst honest, and wo feel ing
is considered safe driving.
the 350 foot Mt. David climb Sun
Bemis, Wendell Cochran, Hazel discussions we have evolved ten do, the critics and knockers will
Friday last the editor was Ollie
Harry Frost, Velma Hart, questions which we would like to surely have to move to a colder that hundreds who have known us day in 13 seconds. He is the first
taken to Eugene by Dr. D. E. Führer,
for many years will testify that rider ever to go over the top on a
Lelia Hastings, Elsie Heck, Roy have answered by Dr. Olson. Print climate.
Olson to see the preliminary Heck,
they have always found us so. A motorcycle. The Mt. Duvid climb
Harry
Skilling,
Opal
Hill,
THE QUESTIONS AND THE
work being done there on the oil Ix*aone Hohl, Ixira Haldeman, Doris them so he can give us an answer.
bunk is only ns strong as the is an annual event of the Eugeno
The questions follow:
ANSWERS:
well. On the way home the twin Holderman, Effie Hopper, Berthn
honesty of its officers. We have Motorcycle association, composed of
1. Do you believe that water can
six Packard was drifting along Howe, Lyle Lawrence, Brighton
over 50,000 acres of valuable, proven motorcyclists from all over luine
No.
1.
—
Do
you
believe
thnt
water
at what did not seem to the oc Leonard, Ray McCargar, Kathleen be witched with a stick? Why?
oil land in California, Montana and
2. With what securities do you can be witched with a stick? Why? Texas and in the state of Oregon, county.
cupants to be much speed, while McReynolds,
Answer. No, I do not believe in
Nearly 2000 people saw tho climb,
Gwendolyn Mooney, back your guarantee that the people
Dlson was enlightening the ed Cleo Morelock, Alice Morlnn, Audrey
witches or witching of any kind. which in itself is worth large sums large numbers coming from as far
itor upon some disputed points Murphy, Veta Plaster, Eston Porter, will get their money back?
of money, since it is selected oil north us Portland and many from
All
witches
are
absolutely
unneces
3. By what phenomena do you sary in this scientific age, as they land. Wo have five largo standard Roseburg and Grants Pass.
in the good old book. He was Harvey Robinson, Floyd Runk, Eve
driving home a particularly ef lyn Veatch, Wayne Veatch, Hazel explain the actions of your inven have always been, which accounts and rotary drilling machines with
Bennett, who has had 15 years of
fective point when a traffic offi Watkins, Harley Williams, Harry tion?
for the fact that the Best Book in full equipment, running up into experience as a rider, road a stock
4.
Do
you
believe
that
oil
actually
cer’* siren interrupted. “You Williams, Margaret Young, Ruth
machine with an 80 inch motor.
(Conclnddc on page 4)
flows toward the poles in streams all the world condemns them all,
Were doing 40 or better,” he po Bede, Irvin Cutsforth.
Most of the other machines entered
from
regions
near
tho
equator?
litely said. “Kindly report at
had 61 and 74-inch motors. Bennett
Officers of the class are Wayne Why?
Joe Young’s court at 10 in the Veatch, president; Margaret Young,
had geared his motor down and ran
5. Where doos oil go when it
morning if it is convenient. vice president; Elsie Heck, secre
it in high while making the climb.
flows
toward
the
pole?
Thank you.”
Tho other riders had their machines
tary; Effie Hopper, treasurer.
6.
Does
oil
flow
toward
the
pole
It was Cottage Grove’s traffic
geared down too low to got up
through regions where strata have
officer, who had been to Eugene
momentum, according to Harry Roo
been
disturbed?
to get some new batteries for his
tle, local rider. The handlebars on
7.
Why
is
so
much
money
neces
motorcycle.
Bennett’s machine wore turned up
sary to find oil if it lies within 200
Dr. Olson reported immediately
instead of down, anil the chains on
feet
of
the
surface
in
certain
PASTOR
OF
LOCAL
CHURCH
IS
AWARDED
KOYL
upon his arrival in the city and
the rear wheel were loose. Bennett
places?
CUP FOR BEING BEST ALL-AROUND MAN IN
Justice Young thought fifteen
roud the same machine over Cnpis
8. Why do you not confine your
plunks might give the oil pro
triano in California a year ago.
JUNIOR CLASS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
to one field instead of
motor the urge to hurry and get Win Over Sutherlin Leaves Local*, operations
Hinshaw, Salem, made 273 feet,
several?
his proposed well here upon a
Evans, Roseburg, 240 feet, and Da
Junction City and Roseburg
9. Are your machines patented?
dividend-paying basis. He did
(Ep Hoyt in Eugeno Register.)
pre-eminent, standing close to a vis, Eugene, took the second contest
If so, by what government 1 If not,
With 1000 P®r Ont.
not make any allowance for the
Ralph Spearow, a junior in the world's record in his special event, with 234 feet 11 inches, all riding
why ?
fact that giving the editor a
10. Why did you leave the minis University of Oregon, who Friday the pole vault, and ranking as high Harley Davidsons. Wellhurn, Hu-
liberal education on the bible
cracked the coast conference record point winner of the Oregon track gone, won the amateur contest.
try
for the oil prospecting game?
Cottage Grove’s baseball team in
ought to be worth something.
in the pole vault in the dual meet team last season.
CIVICS STUDENTS.
iderstands j ■ vaded Sutherlin Sunday and an
The traffic officer understands
HONOR IS GIVEN LOCAL
with Oregon Agricultural college,
“He is a self-supporting student,
that he is to get a sj ipeeial ro- nexed a second victory by defeat
GIRL ATTENDING U. OF .0
with
a
new
mark
of
13
feet
1.34
maintaining
himself,
his
wife
anil
ward for “getting” any mem ing the southern city by a score of
Dr. Olson’s Reply.
inches,
was
awarded
the
Koyl
cup
little
daughter
through
his
work
ns
ber of the council and he ia do 12 to 3 with the result that Cot
The Oregonian prints the fore at the junior prom Saturday night.
Miss Myrtle Kern, daughter of
ing his best to earn it and ex tage Grove, Junction City and Rose going with the announcement that The Koyl award is a loving cup pastor of the First Presbyterian Mr. nnd Mrs. O. M. Ketn of this
burg
are
now
tied
for
first
place
in
church
of
Cottage
Grove.
These
pressed regret that he has not
it is willing to donate a reasonable presented by Charles W. Koyl, a
city, has been elected to Phi Beta
yet caught the editor at the the Upper Willamette Valley League. space to specific replies, but will former student of the University duties have restricted somewhat his Kappa, national honorary scholastic
college
activities
outside
of
ath
Cottage
Grove
meets
Junction
City
wheel.
not publish a lengthy argument in
society at tho University of Oregon.
on Stouffer field at 2:30 o’clock, behalf of oil speculation or a di of Oregon, given each year to the letics.
Election to I’hi Beta Kappa is con-
man who, in the opinion of the
Sunday afternoon.
“Finally, in his personality, the sidered an unusually high honor
gression from the contained anb- university committee on awards, is
All of the Cottage Grove player* jects.
the “best all-around man of the committee believes Ralph Spearow since only a small number of nd
The following was received in showed up better Sunday than the
represents the highest type of col- vanned students are picked and be-
You should know that though the
the mails as a “personal” letter week before when they administered the above questionnaire is directed junior class.”
lege man and will do credit to thin
this causc the scholarship requirements
According to the report of the institution. ”
to the editor and is too good to defeat to the Sutherlin nine. Suther to me, the writer, whoever he is, did
are very high. Th. io seholarshi
keep:
lin led with a score of 3 to 2 until not have the common courtesy of committee made to President P. L.
Spearow has several times un record of the student’s entire col
Campbell,
the
fol'owing
facts
were
the
fourth
inning
when
the
Cottage
‘■LET US USE REASON"
sending questions to me for me to
officially exceeded the world’s rec-
rec.- lege course is considered in making
Eugene Guard: Rev. David Ol- Grove men staged seven runs. Out have an opportunity to answer be weighed by the committee in mak ord in the pole vault and is expect the selection. Miss Koni is a major
aou and Editor Elbert Bede were side of this spectacular piece of fore it had been printed in the ing the selection. The committee is ed by his long following of sup;>ort- ii n the English department.
composed of W. F. G. Thacher, Dean
arrested near Walker Friday as I work, the game showed up good Portland Oregonian.
M iMM Margaret Bcott, grand-niece
ers to beat the world’s record, which
they were coming from Eugene. I ball on both sides.
You should also notice that the John J. Landsbury, of the school of is now slightly over 13 feet five of Mrw. Catharine Bader, a major in
The game Sunday will be especi questions are not signed by anyone music; A. E. Caswell, C. D. Thorpe inches, this year.
They were brought to Cottage I
jourrialifini at the university, ih alno
Grovj^ and fined *15 for speed- I ally interesting since the two team* so as to make any person in par and George Turnbull, chairman, all
one of the mtudente honored.
members of the faculty of the uni Early playmates of the young
ing. Police Gilbert said they were I are now tied fur the lead.
ticular responsible.
preacher say that ever since his
versity.
driving at the rate of 45 miles I
Yon should also notice that the
You’d be surprised if you kn»w
early boyhood he has been vaulting
The live wire print »hop is always questions are given out represent
“In scholarship Ralph Spearow and jumping. In the public [iiirks the amount of work from other
an hour.
It *s a poor spider who 1« I ready to help ia the preparation of ing that the entire Civics Class of stands high, with all marks except and at home he and his neighbor cities that comes to your live wire
eaught in his own web. Ha! Hall advertising and printing copy. O ir all the students is responsible, while one III or above, and nearly half boys had almost continuous meets, print shop. It comes here because
experience may be worth something the facta are that over twenty of II or above.
A FRIEND
Spearow entered his first regular your home print shop is equipped
to you.
a
xxx these students knew nothing of the
“In athletics Ralph Spearow is
(Concluded on page 4j
for correct work.
XXX
Dr. Olson Does Not Hesitate to Answer
Pertinent Questions Asked by Civic Class
COTTAGE GROVE BALL TEAM IS
TIED EOR FIRST PLACE
—
SPEAROW GETS HIGH
HONORS AT U. OF O.
r
T
Co. D, Cottage Grove, was one
of the topnotchers in the mobiliza
tion of the military forces of the
state held Tuesday night under or
ders from Adjutant General White.
Every member of the company with
the exception of five who are out
side of the military districts on fur
lough, were in line by 8 o’clock.
The order was received at 5 o'clock.
It is possible that this record beats
any in the state and it is certain
that the local company was at least
second.
Members of the company knew
that such an order was to come but
thoy had had no bint of the time
it would be received. The men were
gotten into line by bugle calls, by
the use of telephone and by sending
messengers to those who could bo
reached in no other way.
Sixty-throe men and three officers
were on hand. Tho total member
ship of the company is 68 men and
throe officers. The percentage of
those in line was 92.65.
The purpose of tho mobilization
was to test tho efficiency of the
military forces in mobilizing in case
of an emergency.
A silver cup is to be presented
to the company which had the
largest percentage of men in line at
8 o'clock and another cup for tho
company with the largest attend
ance in line at 11 o’clock.
THEFT OF DECORATIONS
FROM GRAVES DENOUNCED
Members of the G. A. R. nnd W.
R. C., who are decorating tho graves
of soldiers with the American flag
in preparation for Memorial day,
have expressed the hope that this
year the flags may be permitted to
remain there, nnd they threaten
prosecution if they loam who re
moves decoration of any kind.
Last yeur flags placed on tho
graves the day preceding Memorial
ilay were removed before time for
the regular exorcises. Members of
the G. A. R. und W. R. C. hail
their suspicions nt that time ns to
who tho vandals were but did not
take action.
The Sentinel will assist you in
tho preparation of any special ruled
or printed form. Give your home
livo wiro print shop an opportunity
to meet, competition in anything a
print shop can produce.
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ELDON GODARD HAS SERIES
OF MISFORTUNES; LATEST
IS FRACTURED RIGHT LEG
Eldon Godard, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Godard, seems
to be tho original hard luck kid.
Following several minor acci
dents ho recently underwent n
major operation. Three weeks ago
ho sustained an injured ankle
when he fell from his father’s
hip. Two weeks ago the little
fellow was found with a stick of
giant powder in his hand which
he hud mistuki'n for candy. He
had bitten off some of it but
evidently had swallowed none, as
serious results follow when nitro
glycerine gets into the system.
The box of giant powder, which
had been safely put away, hud
boon taken down temporarily
»nd left in a place whero the lad
could get at it.
A few days ago the little fel
low was walking in the yard,
having hold of the hand of his
brother Harry. Ho stumbled nnd
a clean fracture of the right
lower limb resulted.
The father says he thinks that
when the little fellow becomes
grown he will have an easy time
of it for there will be nothing
left to happen to him.
SPEEDING MOTORI8T FINDS
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PASS
DISTRICT ATTORNEY 8 OAR
Motorists who wish to burn up
tho
highway
while
passing
through Lane county should have
a care that they do not attempt
to pass a cur which District At
torney Clydo Johnston is driving.
Philip Hurth, of Roseburg, will
testify to tho truth of this
statement, ns ho had that ex-
porienco and left *15 in the
justice court here ns proof of the
fact. Johnston made the state
ment that anyone who attempted
to pass him hail to violate tho
law as he usually drives barely
within tho limit.