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SECOND NUMBER OP LYCEUM COURSE AT HIGH SCHOOL, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 Council Proceedings Juu. 5.— Regular mooting o f city council. All present except Councilman Swell gel. V V i Kune olocto.i itiitirmnn Of meeting t»ecuuse of nbsence of mayor. Communication was received from I*. N. Mcluturff demanding $300 ns set tlement of claim of Mrs Atwater for injuries sustained in fall ou sidewalk and laid on table until next meeting. Ou motion the matter of the repair of Sixth street was referred to the street committee with power to act. On motion the murahul was instruct ed to huve sidewalk repaired on Tenth street. The following bills were rend, audit ed and ordered paid. W. W. McFarland, cleaning streets $ 21.75 O. H. Pitcher, salary and ex pciiscs .......... 120.00 Mike Kebelbeek, work on side ».ilk- IS.Oil Phil Jones, work on pipe line... 3.60 Sentinel, ptg. water receipts____ 4.SO Sentinel, pul>. proceedings .... 33 W. W. Oglesby, salary................ lo t J. E. Young, salary...................... 55.1 C. O. Mfg. Co., lumber................ I.! Spriggs Pros., work on water wagon _____ _______________ _ 14.1 Fire company, salaries................. 18.t Klectrio Co., lights Dec 233..’ Knowles & Urnber, hardware 3.» John Wallace, repairs to roof of THE ARTISTS’ TRIO There 1» a charming variety In the program of the Artist»' Trio »oon to be heard here on the Lyceum Course. The evening combine« novelty with real artistic excellence, featuring vocal solos, mandolin solos, readings, sketches and cartooning. Each individual is an artist and the combination makes a splendid entertainment company. Vera MacKelvie, cartoonist, comes from the Chicago Art Institute, where c i t y hall 33.00 she won an enviable reputation through her excellent draftmanship. Her On niotiou council adjourned for pictures have purpose as well as humor. Florence Thorpe and Alma Merriman two weeks. J. E. YOUNG, Kecorder. are the other two members of this unique and artistic compauy. signals, cattleguards, or were not suf NUMBER OF CARELESS fieiently in the clear. MOTORISTS LESSENS In practically every instance occu pants of automobiles had unobstructed Misjudgment of Speed of Trains Is a view of the track in Ixdh directions sufficient to enable them to observe Potent Accident Factor. approach of trains before reaching the Carelessness in crossing railroad crossiug. As in the past, most of these acci tracks by occupants o f automobiles is slowly but surely yielding to the cam dents involved passenger trains dispro paign of education conducted against portionately to the number of trnins of grade crossing accidents by the press, this class which continue« to emphasise schools, churches and railroads, accord the belief that misjudgment of speed ing to R. J. Clancy, assistant to the of passenger trains by occupants of general manager of the Southern Pa automobiles is a primary contributing cause to such accidents. cific. An analysis by mouths discloses no For the year ending September 30, 1919, there were 44 grade fatalities distinguishing relationship between cli- and 161 injuries, compared with 51 mntic conditions and crossing accidents fatalities and 205 injuries for the year as accidents occurred in like proportion ending September 30, 1918, a decrease during the summer and winter months, in 1919 of nearly 16 per cent in the so that whether curtains are up or number killed and 24.2 per cent in the down does not appear to matter. In other words, the causes o f these number injured. This is an encouraging showing, par accidents appear to narrow down to ticularly considering the increased misjudgment o f sjas’d of trains; the number of automobiles in use. Never minds of occupants distracted by con theless, during the year 1919, 452 au versation; shifting gears and stalling tomobilcs were damaged or destroyed. on tracks; noise o f machiue interfering Of these, 222 attempted to cross al with hearing locomotive whistle, bell most immediately in front o? an ap and noise of train; inexperience of proaching train; 116 run into trains; driver; not looking until about on the 62 stalled on the track and were hit track and inability to stop on account by trains; 6 skidded into trains or of speed; and in practically all in cars; 27 ran into and broke down stances, attempting to cross without crossing gates lowered to protect them first making sure thnt it could be done from passing trains; 4 ran down and safely. iqjured crossing flagmen trying to A panaeeu for everything—Sentinel warn and protect them from ap proaching trains; 15 ran into crossing wan tads. Program at Arcade Theater FRIDAY, JAN 16— PRISCILLA DEAN in “ THE WICK ED DARLING.” Priscilla Dean as Mary Steven« is an ac complished pickpocket. She is the last person in the world you would suspect of having a heart until she learns lo love a man who treads the straight and narrow path. What fol lows will lie a source of good entertainment. Do not fail to see Priscilla Dean, the wicked darling. SATURDAY, JAN. 17 -FRED STONE in “ UNDER THE TOP.” This is a circus picture. Fred Stone plays the part of a country guy who falls in love with a circus man’s daugh ter. Ella Hall, who plays the part of I’ansy, is an old time favorite with our patrons. James Cruse also has a leading part. The. cast insures the quality of this production which will be shown both afternoon and evening. Prices 10c and 25c. SUNDAY, JAN. 18— DOROTHY GISH in “ THE HOPE CHEST.” The “ Hope Chest” means matrimony, of course. Rut don’t think the marriage is the end not when the hus band's family are rich snobs and the girl a common waitress! But she teaches them some lessons in democracy before she gets through. Come and see her do it. Matinee at 2:30, eve ning at 7 :30. MONDAY, JAN. 19 MARIE WALCAMP in “ THE RED GLOVE.” BEN WILSON and NEVA HERDER in “ THE TRAIL OF THE OCTOPUS.” . This episode finishes the ser ial “ The Red Glove.” Do not miss seeing the finish of this amazing story. Also you will want to begin our wonderful new serial, “ The Trail of the Octopus.” “ The Devil’s Trade mark” is the title of the first episode. What was itf You must not fail to he present. The manager is planning to give a series of valuable prizes to the persons who will save the daggers given out each night until by exchanging or by other means they can acquire a set of daggers spelling “ Trail the Octopus.” SAVE YOUR DAGGERS. A big 7-reel show for 10c and 20c. TUESDAY, JAN. 20 ROY STEWART in “ UNTAMED.” Oh, jo y ! A western story that departs from conventional lines! Here we see Spanish steel and treachery pitted against the honor of au upstanding American ranchman. It will please you. A two-part comedy also. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21— MARGARITA FISHER in “ THE HELLION.” Everyone knows who Margarita Fisher is. She is Oregon’s own movie star, having been horn and raised in Oregon, and personally known to several of our patrons. But do you know what a hellion isl Don’t you go to Webster’s to find out— you just go to the Arcade theater instead. Re member this, however, the star of “ The Hellion” is not the hellion of the story. THURSDAY, JAN. 22 -MABEL NORMAND in “ MICK EY.” Everyone has gone wild over “ Mickey.” You will be, too, when you see her as the lovable harum scaruni little tom boy who is always getting into all sorts of scrapes that make you laugh and cry—whether with old Joe in the mountains or later with her aunt in the city. This is our week’s speeial offering. For the benefit of our out-of-town patrons we will give a special matinee. Prices, l>oth afternoon and evening, 15c and 40c. Household Hints When boiling common starch sprinkle in a little fine salt; it will prevent it from sticking. i.\j. & & it> s. ¡tv. a at a a. a, a a. a a a, a Now Show ing A d van ced Lines in Ladies’ Shoes PRICED RIGHT • • • To prevent a mustard plaster from blistering, grense the skin before ap plying. • • • Peel the onion from the root upwsrd and you will have hardly any trouble from the eyes watering. • • • If cold starch is made with warm water and the articles left in it over uight they will iron easier and be much stiffer. • • • A few slices of peeled Irish potato dropped into hot fat i u wh i c h dough nuts are cooked will prevent the cukes from absorbing too much greuse. • • • Should the knob come o f f the lid of the kettle a screw should be slipped through the hole from the inside of the lid and the old knob or a common cork screwed on the protruding eud. and remember that we are showing the finest silk hose on the m ark et t|oday Powell & Burkholder Corner Fifth and Main Phone 70 The House of Immediate Service • • • A little ammonia in water cleans white paint beautifully. When one needs a stimulant, one of rhusetts Bonding and Insurance Com the best is hot milk. pniiy, Accident and Health Department, • • • Potatoes that are shriveled should Huginuw, Michigun. Cnpilul $1,500,(MM). j9 16pd be parboiled before baking. • • • For Bale Dodge touring car In good A mixture of vinegar nnd meal is condition. Tires almost new. Mrs. j splendid to remove fruit unil vegetable Elmn Baimbridge. j — Blpd stnins from the hands and fingers, and For Bale Set of good heavy work bar it also makes them soft and smooth. ness. E. J. Kent, Saginaw. lV»ne • • • j!> Bpd Vinegar and spice simmered on the 38F21.______ bark of the stove while cooking cub Orders booked for baby chlx, either O. A. C. or Tunerod strain, $15 per Luge will kill the odor. « • • hundred. Also a f«w good Tuncred Leave your oven door open when not cockerels at $2.50. Mrs. T. C. Hhnw, baking. It will help heat the house Cottage Grow, <>ro. and your oven will remain serviceable For Sale— Two lot«, centrally located. much longer and do better work than on paved street, $700; $15 down and if kept closed all the time. $15 n month; no interest. F. A. <lnr • • • etson._____________■ j9tf<- On removing bread from the oven, wrap the loaves iu a clean cloth wrung Young lady desires position as book keeper and typist. Can give refer out of warm water and let it remain until cold. The crust will be as soft as ence«. Cnll No. 7 and usk for Miss the rest of the bread. It is much Williams. J9 23pd cheaper and more healthy than greas Work Wanted—Housecleaning or any ing the crust. kind of housework, 30c nn hour. Mrs. • • • Goldie Carpenter, Behleef Bldg. j9 26p To clean stained eggs, dip them in vinegar and rub them o ff with a clean Lost- Between Cottage Orove and Blue dry cloth. Badly stained eggs may be Mountain, man’s new driving glovr.i left in the vinegar a couple of minutes Finder please call 137R. __ J h l r 1 before rubbing. * , Seven passenger Col« Eight for hire for special parties—theater parties, RATES ON LOCAL READEBH— dances, etc. Karl K. Mills, phone Readers in the “ Tales of the Town” 132-Y.____ _______ ________ jlritf.- columns, 8c the line up to nn amount For Sals—Dry fir limbs; also green of $3 iu any one month und 6c the body fir. Drop ine a card; say where line thereafter. Reading notices any jl6pd where else in the puper, 6c the line. ** to find you. E. C. Holluduy. Found —At The Fair store, one lot of There’s hardly anything a Sentinel kodak supplies. Owner can have wantad won’t do, but if one doesn’t same by proving property and paying do it, try two. * * * for this notice. The Fair. jl6e For Bale— One thoroughbred Holstein male calf 10 months idd; Mark and white. Address, Mrs. B. A. Harris, l^i r«ne, Oregon. jl6 c Wanted—100 bushels red wheat, 200 bushels gray oats, 1 ton baled straw. (too. H. Bralnard, Real Estate and In surance, timber lands, mining prop Bert V. Hands._______________ jiO 30pd erty, farming property and city prop For Bale— 30 O. I. C. stock pigs, 7 erty. oltfc weeks old, at $5 each if taken at once. R. Y. Porter, Walker, Ore For Sal« at a Bargain—Two choicest gon. jl6 30pd lots in Cottage Grove, lots 2 and 3, corner facing Sixth and Adams, two For Sale Lot with 6-room house and barn. If interested, inquire for price blocks south from First National bank; or will exchange suine for southern and terms of K. E. Hale, Dunsmuir, jl6-mchl2e California property. II. Venske. P. O. Calif. Box 12, Glendale, Calif. dlUjlOc For Bale— Four brood sows, Durocs. 1 boar eligible to registry, 9 four Baled grain bay for sal«. John H. Hall, 2 mi. south of Cottage Grove. d!2tfc months-old pigs, oats, about 75 hens. Hunday if possible, or after 5 p Used Ford car with electric starter Call in. Want to rent with privilege to and demountable rims, cheap. Terms. buy, 5 or 6-ritom modern house with Dr. Wendt. d26tfc garage. J. Coates, Box 623, phone _________ jl6pd For dale— An exceptionally fine fresh IrtFlI. Jersey heifer. Geo. M. Hawley, west For Sale-Small graphophone with Main avenue, Cottage Grove. j2-16pd about four dozen records. Also sec For Bale—Two thoroughbred Black onil hand linoleum. Inquire at 39 north jl6 30pd Minorca cockerels. Inquire 1005 Ad Fifth street, Cottage Grove. urns avutiue. j2-16pd For sale or trade for young stock, a horse-power drag saw. Phone or Tor Bale—8-room house, three lots, gar age. Cnll on owner, 1031 Washington write B. Johnston, Hnginaw, Or. jl6 30p Classified Ads. « •hue. j 2 I 6pd Lost— Square gold watch charm, with “ June 2, 1890’ ’ engraved on one For Bale— 76 acres wheat land. Mrs. F. K. Oray, 1642 west Main, phone side. Return to 754 south Hixth street j I 'ipil 107 R.___________________ j2 23 pd for reward. Wanted— Agents for Cottage Grove New 7-room bungalow for sale or trade. Will take used car as pnrt payment. and vicinity. Good proposition. Pre vious experience unnecessary. Free Term» on balance. Inquire 942 Birch jl6 f»ipd school of instruction. Address Massa avenue. Announcement ( ’ommcncing Saturday, .January 17th. th<* AUTOMOTIVE TR ANSI *ORT ATI ON COMPANY W ild , INAUGURATE DAILY f r e i g h t s e r v i c e b e t w e e n COTTAGE GROVE AND EUGENE leaving Cottage Grove at 8 a. m. daily anil returning about 1 o’clock. A dependable daily schedule will be maintained and tlic merchants and public iu general arc most cordially invited to avail themselves of lliis express service. ORDER AND RECEIVE VOI R MERCHANDISE THE SAME DAY E. M . T H U R B E R O VV N E R AND MANA G E R WATCH YOUR LABEL—IT WILL DAY YOU READY TO DELIVER Cleveland Six, $ 1 6 4 0 Chandler Six, $ 2 0 6 5 Come and see these beauties—we demonstrate gladly any old time Nelson’s Auto Sales 401 M a in A venue C o tta g e G ro v e , O re g o n THE SENTINEL WANTS THE NEWS__IF YOU HAVE A NEWS ITEM RING US UP