COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1926
PAGE TWO
4J the entertainment, after which
the rate» inside the city. The WHY ANNEXATION MIGHT NOT □-
! two-course supper was served. li
BE GOOD THING,
average domestic rate inside the
chrysanthemums wetfi effective as
city is $1.75 the month, to which
.Publishers is usually added $3.75 for irrigation.
Cottage Grove, Jan. 5.—(To the -------------------------------------- □ decorations.
l.e.le & Smith.
- ---- Editor This is a total of $24.75 the year. ¡Editor.)—In last week’* Sentinel I
1.1 belt Bede__
—♦—
Miss Lois Compton, bride elect,
The Research club will have as
A UTMt-claai publication entered at For the same service property out ' read with considerable interest an i was honor guest Wednesday eve
Coi tage Grove as •ecoad-cluM matter side the city will hereafter pay i article by the annexation committee
i its topic at its meeting January
ning when Mrs. Herbert Eakin,
double this rate, or
$24.75 the putting forth reasons why the prop Mrs. Orpah Benson, Mrs. J. H. I 26, to be held at the home of Mrs.
Butines* Office__ _.25 North Sixth year more than is paid by property erty owners ought to, and why it
Van Osdell, the life of Frank Nor
Chambers, Mrs. H. A. Miller,, Mrs.
inside the city. This is more than would be i advantageous to them, to B. R. Job and Mrs. H. H. V catch ris and a study of his book, ‘‘The
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Pit.” The leader will be Mrs.
the city tax on an assessed valua be annexec !il to the
__ city.
By mail (Cash in advance)
entertained about 40 of her friends
Ono year
,_____
__ $2.75
.___ | , Three
_____ mouths..
months .80 tion of $1000. The average valua
After careful consideration of I at the home of Mrs. Eakin, Games F. E. Mendenhall. There will be
Six months- 1 50 | One month__ .50 tion for property outside the city their proposition, I wish to put
j a brief review of the book, with
¡and contests pertaining to court - discussion. The club has a new
Bï OABKRIEB
probably is les« than $1000, so that forth reasons which seem to me
(
ship
anil
marriage
formed
the
eve
month......... ............... ........ $ -30 the average saving in water rent
One _______
i member, Mrs. D. I’. Cameron, who
equally good, if not better, why
._ 1.10
Four months, '• advance.
ning’s entertainment. One feature | is taking tho place of Mrs. Ralph
.... 1.60 to Mie occupant of property who the territory in question should
Six months, in advance...
was the grouping of all married Spearow, who is to leave for Port
.... 3.00 comes into the city will be more not be annexed.
One year, in advance----
guests according to their wedding | land soon.
than
the
increase
in
taxation.
(1)
That
natural
pride
in
one
’
s
Member of
month. Each then related the reas
Added to the saving in water city may be quite easily balanced
National Editorial Association
on for her selection of that particu
The ladies’ aid of the Baptist
Oregon State Editorial Assmiation rent is the saving in insurance by the pride of keeping expenses
lar month. June proved the most 1 church held its social meeting Wed
Oregon Newspaper Conference
rates. Inside the city the basic down for those who by reason of
rate is 50 cents the hundred for misfortune and lower wage income popular. Miss Mary Ellen Benson nesday at the home of Mrs. J. C.
ANNEXATION PEO AND CON. | one year, or $1 the hundred dollars can not ace their way clear to | gave several vocal selections and I Orr. Money for the group was
for three years. Outside the city have paved streets, cement curbs a radio concert was enjoyed. Each raised by Mrs. McGinnis giving
I n another column appears a let I the rate is double this rate. Thus and sidewalks, sewers and a host guest took a recipe and Miss Comp each guest a shoe shine for 10
ter from Albert C. Woodard giving there would be a saving of $3.33 of other things which are splendid ton was presented with a book cents. Refreshments consisted of
containing this collection. Dainty ice cream and cookies. Sixteen1I
reasons which to him seem suf the year on every $1000 of in- but expensive luxuries.
ficient why property owners outside surance on residence property.
(2) They wish electrie lights refreshments were served.
were present.
•
the city might be excused for not
Paved streets, cement curbs and because of more convenience and
Tho
Elmartes
club
met
Wednes
wi-hing to come into the city.
cement walks, referred to by Mr. lower cost than oil lamps and
Bow River Gets Coyote Work.
Vs Mr. Woodard is a taxpayer Woodard, are matters within the for this service they pay a fair day afternoon at the Victor Kem
Elmer Williams, in charge of
home with Mrs. H. F. Edwards
both inside and outside the city, control of the property owners price.
prefatory animal control work, will
as
hostess.
The
election
of
officers
it is appropriate that he should dis- who would be affected. Sewers
(3) They are now paying for all
go to Dorena Friday to assist
co s the merits and demerits of an and board sidewalks could be or the school privileges they enjoy, as was held and Mrs. Fred Anderson tho farmers of that section in set-
will
be
president
for
the
coming
m ation. As a taxpayer inside the dered by the city, except that ce they are part of the school district.
ting out poison for coyotes, The
city, he stood to gain little or ment walks would be ordered wher
(4) They are now paying ample year, with Mrs. Earl Garoutte as farmers there have set out bait
nothing in reduction of taxes, so ever the property owners had built for city water, receiving no special vice president and Mrs. Charles to learn where the animals feed
Hall secretary-treasurer. Following
there is no reason why, from this a hard surfaced street.
favor from the city in this regard,
the business and social session the and poison baits will be placed in
position, he should argue for bring-
The city fathers beat Mr. Wood and in this connection, Mr. Editor, hostess served a dainty two-course those locations.
ing in his outside property.
ard to his suggestion that it would if the city fathers cut us off, they
Of course, Mr. Woodard is right appear to be spite work to cut would be displaying what would luncheon. The club will observe
Establishes Branch Print Shop.
when he contends that those who water service to those outside the seem to be spite in contradiction its birthday anniversary January
The Valley Printing company of
find it necessary to live where it city and have decided, temporarily to the spirit they wish displayed ’14, when members will entertain
is not necessary to pay for city at least, that service will be con in return, Again may I not men- their husbands at a dinner party Eugene is establishing a branch
conveniences should not have such tinuod to those now receiving it, tion that when once installed at at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vic printing office here. It recently
installed a modern plant in Eugeue
conveniences forced upon them, He the rate to bo double that paid in an expece of two or three hundred tor Kem.
and is moving the used equipment
is also correct in his statement thut the city, meters to be installed be- dollars a drilled well, assisted by
The women’s foreign missionary here.
there is yet plenty of vacant build- foro May 1.
an automatic electric pump, would
society
of the Methodist church
ing property within the city, How-
There are two things which tho furnish inorc water equally good
Loose leaf binders of all sizes.
over, it is the case in al) cities city is giving without cost to those and for half the price of city held special devotion^ls Wednesday
builds living outside the city limits. These water. The city, from a business in behalf of the coming cvangelis- The Sent illel.
that
outlying
territory
up and is absorbed by tho city are fire protection and police pro viewpoint, must make a profit of tic revival at the church. The
meeting was held at the home of
while property within the city tection. Of course the city police at least 50% from outside users.
remains vacant, ami it ever will officers act as county officers (5) I am not fully convinced that Mrs. C. E. Umphrey and Mrs.
* $rt Í1
be thus. If cities wait until prop when going outside the city, but the saving in insurance and water Mrs. John Linn was the leader.
erty within their limits is fully unless they were supported by city charges would offset the city tax The study program on ‘‘Prayer and
occupied, the boundaries of such salaries they would not be on th« levy, nor do I believe that for the Service” was in charge of Mrs.
cities will never be extended.
average resident of this territory R. L. Cooper; the mystery box was
job to act as county officers.
conducted by Mrs. Harry Hart.
There is no reason for Mr. Wood
Tn many cities the city fire de- they would amount to half tho in Tea was served following the lesson
ard to 1m in doubt ns to what the
crease of taxes.
saving in water nnd insurance rates partment will not go outside the
Finally, let me draw to your at hour, the hostess being assisted by
would be, and there is no difficulty city limits. Tn Cottage Grove tho tention the fact that there is now Mrs. S. L. Mackin.
in comparing the saving with the local department, not a cent of within the city limits of Cottage
Mrs. C. C. Cruson entertained the
amount to Im added by city taxes the expense of which is borne by Grove enough vacant property to
property outside the city, has fre
M. P. G. club Tuesday afternoon,
in the event of annexation.
easily
accommodate
a
population
Tho amount of tax money to be quently rendered assistance to prop of 10,000 to 12,000 without over inviting Mrs. W. E. Lebow, Mrs.
raised for the expenses of the city erty a distance from the city limits, crowding and that this property is Bert Trask, Mrs. Frank Dickson
during 19211 is $23,529. The ss- it probably will continue to do so. obtainable at a reasonable price, and Mrs. Nelson Durham to meet
As an example to bring home the so that any who wish the added with them. The afternoon was
ses.sed valuation of the property
which is to pay this is $1,020,682. point we are trying to make: Hous- advantages of being within the pleasantly spent chatting over
needle work. A two-course luncheon
Bv a simple problem in arithmetic ea on the east side of Fourth street city lack no opportunity.
it is shown that the levy will Im might catch fire. The fire depart-
Personally I am a property own was served; the table centerpiece
Cement, Lime, Plaster, Brick, Fire
not over 23% mills, or the equiva ment would do its best to control er both inside and outside the city was a bowl of pale tinted sweet
Brick, Fire Clay, Metal Lath, , Cor-
peas.
Graceful
ferns
added
to
the
tho
blaze,
but
the
flames
might
lent of $23.50 on each $1000 of as
anil have paid city taxes cheerfully
attractive living room. Tho hostess
ner Beads, Shingles, Drain Tile,
sessed valuation. Tho city council cross to the west side of the street, for 15 yoars.
presented ench guest with a pretty
has advanced its rates for water which is outside the city, The fire
ALBERT C. WOODARD.
Sewer Tile, Concrete, Sand and
potted plant.
delivered outside the city to double department wotdd be obligated in
Gravel,
Plastering Sand, 1 Zouri
no way to oven attempt to cpntrol h -------------------------------------------- h
The Tanglefoot club held its regu
Store Front Fittings, and other
such flames nnd thousands of dol
NEW HANDY PACK
lar dance Tuesday evening in Phil
lars in property might go up in
thing's too numerous to mention.
smoko without a stream of water ---------------------------------------------] lips hall. The main decorations
Fits
hand
-w
were floor lamps made into huge
being thrown to attempt to save it.
WEEKLY PROGRAM
(Continued from first page.)
pocket and purse
No Charge on City Deliveries
roses. The committee was Mrs.
The firo department may nt any
P.
F.
Beaulieu,
Mrs.
Helliwell,
Mrs.
time
save
to
any
property
owner
she
Folding her mittened hands,
Thursday, January 7
More for your money
Earl Gnroutte, Mrs. Victor Cham
mnny times the total amount of proceeded:
and the best Peppermint
Jack Hoxie in
tnxea paid by such property owner
woman, and bers, Mrs. Joe Smith and Mrs. C. C.
‘
‘
I
am
a
very
old
Chewing Sweet for any money
i
“BUSTIN THROUGH.”
for the support of tho city govern though it is so long ago I was Cruson. Punch was served during
Just North of S. P. Station—Phone 100
ment. The city cun nt nny time quite elderly when the young couple the evening.
< ’omedy ami
Look for Wrigley's P. K. Handy Pack
withdraw
fire
protection
from
prop
International News.
came to reside at Baralong cottage.
A family reunion was held Sun ^^^a^our^eaW^ountei^G7^
erty outside tho city. It is not I always like to be neighborly, and
likely
that
this
will
bo
done,
but
Friday, January 8
I went across and called on them. day at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
neither is it likely that the city They were both at homo, and I B. L. Perini at Anlauf. Those
' LORD JIM”
is going to any groat expense to quickly formed the opinion that present were Mr. and Mrs. J. A.
with Percy Mannont,
extend to property outside the city Mr. Holloway was better born than Elliott, Earl and Noble Elliott,
Shirley Mason,
water mains sufficient for fire pro- hi* wife. In fact I had not known Mrs. Kenneth Tait and baby, Mr.
Noah Beery
tection and provide hydrants con- them many weeks when Mrs. Hol and Mrs. N. E. Elliot and baby,
and Raymond Hatton.
voniontly located for such fire pro- loway told me so, and that they W. A. Ward, Mrs. Gertrude Whit
tection. Tho city need advance no had made a runaway match of it sett and son Wesley and daughter
The most thrilling
other reason why those outside tho to avoid offending her husband’s Bernice.
sea tale ever.
city should hasten to put inside the family.
Ami a comedy.
The Tillicum club was enter
city property liable to destruction
‘‘That, I suppose, accounted for
by flames.
tained Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs.
Mr.
Holloway
’
s
long
absence
from
Saturday, January 9
home, frequently as much as a fort C. A. Kurre. Special guests were
Fred Thompson and his won
night at a time, spent no doubt Mrs. H. W. Titus, Mr. and Mrs.
derful horse Silver King in
under his father’s roof. In due S. V. Allison, Mr. and Mrs. William
“RIDIN THE WIND.”
course a boy was born, after which Thum and Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
Five hundred furnished
Full of surprises, full of
the young husband mado longer White.
thrills and faster than a
stays, being from my observation
From January 9 to 16, all Ford Dealers will
believe, and my acquaintance with
much attachod to tho infant. But every successive tenant has in
simoon hurtling across the
hold a National Show—exhibiting the im
a great sorrow was in store for formed me that Mr. Jessick is not
desert.
proved
Ford cars and featuring the latest
him, for the boy died when he was a good landlord. The tenants have
Ami a comedy.
between three and four years old. great difficulty in getting him to
Ford equipment.
‘‘Tho poor mother was broken do any repairs.>’
Sun.-Mon., January 10 11
This will be the finest display of Ford pas
hearted, her one solace being, as
‘‘During rhis occupation Mr. Hol
Raymond Griffith and
she often told me, her husband’s loway owned the house, and after
senger cars the public has ever seen. It will
sympathy and kindness.
Then his wife’s death sold it to Mr.
Mary Brian in
give you an entirely new conception of the
trouble of another kind swooped Jeaaickf”
HE S A PRINCE ”
beauty and utility of the various Ford body
upon
them,
though
they
were
very
Never a comedy so lavish,
‘‘That is what I have been en
types.
Even if you have already made a
reticent
about
it,
and
I
never
really
deavoring
to
convey
to
you,
sir.
”
languish, elever ami colorful.
learned the rights of the matter.
careful inspection of the improved Ford
(To be continued.)
And 'i comedy.
A man called at the cottage one (Copyright, 1925, NEA Service, Inc.)
cars, you ihould see this Display—for it is
day and there was a dreadful quar
something entirely new-
Tuesday, January 12
rel. He remained inside half an
hour, and when he came out ho was
•SPORTING IJFE, ’
The Show will begin Saturday morning Jan
cursing nnd shaking his fist at
with Marion Nixon and
uary 9, and will last until Saturday night,
Mr.
and
Mrs.
Holloway
who
had
Bert Lytell,
followed him to the door.”
January 16. Be sure to see it!
a picture for all humans
| ‘‘What age was het” Klyne
who like horses, musical
interrupted the narrative.
Sponsored by
/
shows, gay parties, tennis,
‘ ‘ He warn’t old.” replied the
Turning
out
a
Flap
coaching or lovemaking.
! spinster primly, ‘ ‘ I ani no judge
jack breakfast for a
Thousands of satisfied
And a eutnedy.
win try-appetite
i of mon’s ages, but ho might well
feel that way about
family is no work at
I have been Mrs. Holloway’s father,
all
for mother. All
\\ edneaday, January 13
| That is what I took him to be. I
I she does ii add a lit
that
!
guessed
he
had
only
just
dis
FINE CLOTHES.”
tle water or tn ilk and
I covered their retreat and had been
bake on a hot gnJ die.
with Stoni1, Marmont and
No fuss I No bother I
»
They work naturally and form giving them a bit of his mind.
Alma Rubena.
Well, whether it was cause and
And what a breaktastI
\ chapter from tlx1 life of a no habit.
j effect I can not say, but Mrs. Hol
poor girl who craves
Pleasant to take, easy in ac I loway died a month after that
luxuries more than love.
tion. safe
' visit. Mr. Holloway at once •old i
tho house, and I have never seen
And a comedy.
Good for
him since.”
adults.
‘•Can you tell mo who bought the
Thursday, January 14
Box of 60 Orderlies
cottagef” Klyne inquired.
\ Blue Streak Western
“The purchaser was a city man
DARING DAYS,”
of the name of Jessick—member of
featuring Josie Sedgwick,
a firm called Jeasifk A Co., whole
the riding Queen of
sale haberdashers,” the aged spin
the West.
"ter replied, with evident pride in
her knowledge. ‘‘He bought the
Comedy and
C J KEM Prop
house as an investment and not ’Alhrrj nundi f.r
International News.
COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON | for residence. He owns it still, I Better
Cottage (£>rovr Sentinel
Society
Monday« and Thursdays
A CLEAN UP AND A
REMNANT SALE!
We have completed our inventory
and find that we have a lot of odds
and ends in ginghams, percales and
suitings that we wish to offer at
prices so greatly reduced that they
should please all. Come in and look
them over.
One lot of ladies’ underwear at a
bargain.
One lot of misses’ underwear.
One lot of children’s bloomers
One lot of house dresses
One lot of ladies’ hosiery of all kinds.
One lot of ladies’ slippers.
One lot of blankets
One lot of men’s union suits, all wool.
One lot of two-piece "all wool suits.
One lot of men’s dress shirts.
Our Building Material
Line Includes—
WRIGLEYS
Red Rain Mystery
ARCADE Theatre
Godard & Randall
NATIONAL SHOW WEEK
JANUARY 9-16
Exhibiting the Improved Ford Cars and
Featuring the latest Ford Equipment
DRUGSTORE
“One at Night—
Next Day Bright”
for pother, too/
Rexall
ORDERLIES
Albers
Flapjack
Flour
50c
KEM’S FOR DRUGS
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