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CITY RECEIVES A BOOST Rev. Elkins Urges Some Things Upon the Community. SPEAKS OF OUR RESOURCES C h ris tia n M in is te r P re a ch e s Enthusias- S e rm o n , T a k in g fo r H is T h e m e the B o ostjng o f C o tta g e G ro v e .— L o c a l ity H as M an y A d van tag es. The Rev. Mr. Elkins, pastor o f the Christian church o f this city, delivered an interesting and logical discourse with reference to the municipality last Sunday evening, taking for his theme “ Boosting Cottage G rove.” That Mr. Elkins is a “ booster” in the truest sense o f the word, no one who knows him w ill deny. He is a booster spirit ually and materially, and in both he is accomplishing much good. In boosting Cottage Grove he read a lesson from the first Chapter o f Geneses, 26:31, in which it is pointed out to subdue the forces o f the earth and develop its re sources. He said that God had com manded the first man o f the earth to do practical work, and also to enjoy the beautiful things o f the earth. In the first place, contended the speaker, we are not only to be practical and do the things that are necessary, but we are to develop and enjoy the beautiful. We have a country in which there are vast resources and remarkable beauty, especially in the West. There are many resources undeveloped, and beauty is oftim es unappreciated. While we may be interested in the country as a whole, as citizens o f Cottage Grove we must confine our attention and efforts to the particular plot o f ground upon which destiny has placed us. In referring further to Cottage Grove Mr. Elkins paid tribute to the beauty o f the situation, and claimed it to be an exceedingly valuable asset. There are vast resources to be developed and men and means are needed to this end. We are in duty bound, he said, to ap prise the world o f these resources, and in this connection he commended judi cious advertising, quoting the motto, “ He who tooteth not his own horn, the same for him shall not be tooted.” This, he said, applies to a city as well as individuals. He referred to the necessity o f standing together in order to successfully develop our natural re- soures. The banker, the merchant and the farm er should co-operate in this important work o f developing the high est and best we have. In his remarks on developing the beautiful, Mr. Elkins commended the Ladies’ Civic League o f Cottage Grove fo r the good work it has accomplished; he commented favorably on the efforts being put forth to secure a good supply o f pure w ater; he urged the planting o f shade trees and flow ers; called atten tion to the dilapidated condition o f streets and sidewalks, and endeavored to show how they influenced strangers in their impressions o f the town. He urged that rubbish and filth be kept from streets and alleys. From an educational standpoint he pointed out that institutions o f learn ing are a m ighty influence in bringing new people into a town, and admonish ed the citizens not to stint the Board o f Education, so that the public schools may have ample equipment. Follow ing this Mr Elkins dealt with the mor ality o f the community, seeking a strict enforcement o f the laws, and urging the enforcement o f the recall measure. He further urged that Cottage Grove continue to keep saloons and gam bling dens out o f the place, and that the lid be put on the kindergarten gambling places which are now flourishing in our midst. He advocated clean and whole some entertainment fo r the young peo ple o f the community, and urged the patronizing o f the Lyceum course in stead o f blood and thunder cheap plays. He wanted, within a few years, a pub lic library for the benefit o f all classes o f citizenship. In closing his discourse Mr. Elkins pointed out that the eternal progress is a law o f G od; that God has written in letters o f fire the word “ forw ard” across His material universe. C iviliza tion, he said, is climbing higher and still higher; and man is destined to reach an exceedingly high plane o f ex istence on this beautiful footstool o f God. L et us keep in vital, personal touch with the general advancement; let us step with the great procession — it is sweeping onward and upward. As it is necessary to develop the resources o f the earth, and subdue the forces o f nature, so it is im perative that man subdue him self and develop to the ut most o f his ability the resources o f his nature. The making o f a livin g is less important than the making o f a life. Christ said, “ Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out o f the mouth o f God.” Man must not only be practical, he must develop and enjoy the beau tifu l; and especially must he develop the beautiful in his nature. There are re sources within our own lives o f which we have never dreamed. There are latent powers that would respond to earnest effort._______________ with a view to purchasing orchard lands in this vicinity. Mr. Whitney came from Illinois to Medford a few years ago and rented an orchard near that place. He is dissatisfied with conditions there, and seeks another lo cation. He remained here several days, looked at a number o f tracts, and being well pleased with the outlook it is probable that he w ill buy and take up his permanent residence here. INTERESTS ARE IDENTICAL M e rc h a n t and F a r m e r S h o u ld L a b o r to Advance Each O th e r. There is a unity o f interests between the farm er and the merchant. The reciprocity begets a social relation that adds greatly to the strength o f both. The farm er lays the foundation for prosperity and business thrift. W ith out the products o f the soil commercial interests would dwindle into nothing ness. On the other hand the merchant anticipates the wants o f the trade, and from all parts o f the world secures every needful thing that goes to sup ply, enrich and beautify the rural home, where the farm er is “ monarch o f all he surveys.” Few there be, indeed, o f these sturdy tillers o f the soli, who concentrate their trade enough, or who through friendy intercourse become well ac quainted with the business man, but who have had emphatic evidence o f the appreciation o f their patronage. And why should not this be the case? Their interests being mutual, their apprecia tion becomes reciprocal. The farmer as fully appreciates the accommodating merchant as the merchant does the patronage bestowed by the farmer. We cannot agree that this appreciative sense in either is a social one. For we are sure we voice the sentiments o f the average merchant when we say this sense o f appreciation o f farm trade is not based on the mere matter o f dollars and cents, nor yet altogether for the friendship formed, but also on account o f the fact that in his dealing with the farmers he is brought in closer touch with the producer which conserves to a more intelligent planning o f his own business. This section o f the country, rich and productive as it is, does not produce enough to make the agricul tural interests o f the entire community a success or failure. Y e t its harvests are bountiful, and the merchant watch es the grow ing crop and the prosperous farmer with more interest than in times past. Ignorance and superstition have given way to light and knowledge. The rural districts have the same facil ities for keeping abreast o f the times that the towns and cities possess. The farmers are in close touch with every class o f business and professional man. No class o f tradesmen values this more highly than the wide-awake merchant. And he stands ready and w illin g to o f fe r every inducement to satisfy ihe farmers that he is worthy o f their pat ronage and confidence. The astute farm er is wide-awake to every induce ment thus offered. He is disposed to encourage home trade if the home merchants show their appreciation o f valued patronage. The merchant who does not cater to farm trade loses an element that w ill greatly lessen his chance o f success. Royal N e w s le ts . Miss Grace Innis made a trip to Eu gene last week. Josie Shy lock and Ethel Cox visited friends at Divide on Saturday. We have the promise o f having our school house finished during the rainy weather. Mr. A. L. Chitwood o f Royal expects to have his w ife and daughter with him by next week. Mr. Chas. Wilson has moved into his new house. Jim Lynde moved out o f the Haines place last week. The Chorus Club meets Saturday and Tuesday evenings to rehearse the can tata “ K in g Saul.” Mr. Claude Wilson was called to town on business Monday. L ittle Business T ra n s a c te d . Probably owing to a counter attrac tion, the attendance at Monday even ing’s session o f the Commercial club was comparatively small, and little business other than routine was trans acted. President H. O. Thompson presided. A communication from T. W. Bir mingham o f Columbus, Mo., who seeks a location in the west for the establish ment o f a m ilitary school, was read, but no action was taken. P o ta to e s A gain D e c lin e . GIVES GOOD PROMISE Approaching Poultry Show Will be Grand Success. ed well-wishes enough to last our | neighbors until we can get to them in a | hunch at some future time. An organ- | ization for the promotion o f the place : 'v'as effected, and a considerable amount was subscribed to a “ booster fund.” AID COMES FROM OUTSIDERS P ro b a b ly M o re T h a n O n e T ho usand B ird s W ill ba S h o w n in F o rth c o m in g E x h ib it.— Eugene and P o rtla n d A re to Be R e p re s e n te d . The poultry exhibit to be held in Cot tage Grove, under the auspices o f the Calapooia Poultry Association, the sec ond week in January, promises to be the most successful show o f the kind ever held in this section. A meeting was held at Superintendent C. F. W alk e r ’s office last night to further arrange ments for the exhibit, and it was brought out that from all sources come enthusiastic letters o f encouragement. Assurances have been received from the Eugene Poultry Association that it would lend material aid, while the Portland fanciers w ill likewise give assistance. The Merchants’ Protective Association o f this city is lending the show its support, and promises to do more towards its success than form er ly, which is considered decidedly liber al. It is probable that there w ill be several exhibits from California, com munications to that effect having been received by the secretary. Two years ago, when a show was held in Cottage Grove, something over 700 birds were on exhibition, among the number being some magnificent specimens. It is expected that the forthcoming show w ill outstrip its pre decessor, both numerically and in point o f excellence o f the exhibits. H. H. C ollier o f Tacoma, a well known fan cier, w ill judge all classes, which is a guarantee o f a “ square deal.” The show w ill either be held in some build ing on Main street or at the Armory, and w ill cover a period o f three days. The premium list w ill be issued about the middle o f November. The officers o f the association are: F. H. Rosen berg, president; W. C. Conner, secre tary ; C.F. Walker, treasurer and super intendent. AMONG THE FARMERS. Dining Boom S fe j m Look Over Our Fall Line SM « f ill i 7 ot Viking Clothes Ä .V Vi/Vv j You have never seen anything more handsome in Clothes. All the newest shades and patterns of fabric’s, every new idea in style and make. We carry a most com plete stock o f these goods and would like to have you come in and look them over. It is well to be posted and there is no better way to learn the latest styles in clothes than to call and see our line. /A V \w I r Ü7 w a v Among which you will find from the Plainest to the most Ornate. Solid Quarter Sawed Oak, Highly Polish- Saddle Seat. A Great Bar gain, an Oak Chair with Carver to match, Paneled Back, Leather Seat, Fit to Grace the most elaborately Finished Dining Room. SIMERAL “The Furniture Dealers” G ro ceries u I: j L H m Watch for our Saturday Specials m sy/<sy w/ LURCH'S The Hunting Season Is Near at Hand And Nimrods should call early and supply themselves with AND Van Denberg Our Special today and Saturday is well worth your investigation. Boys’ Shoes, value, $1,75 for $1.81) AT MP- Vv’ / \V 7 Friday and Saturday N57 L_ a _ V av ; m Our Regular Special for O rc h a rd Planted O v e r H a lf C e n tu ry is B earin g W e ll.— O th e r N o te s . One mile west o f Cottage Grove, on the McFarland homestead, there is an apple orchard o f seven acres that was planted in 1856, and which is still in bearing. There were originally about 300 trees, but through carelessness about fifty are dead or worthless. Dur ing the 43 years which have elapsed since the trees were first planted the orchard has been pruned but once. There are twenty-two varieties o f ap ples. The crop this year is the lightest ever grown on the place, but inasmuch as the several McFarland fam ilies sup ply themselves each year and allow the hogs to have the balance, there is abundant fruit even this season for the McFarlands and some for the hogs. “ W e hear much o f the big prices paid for Medford pears,” said one well informed to The Sentinel a day or two ago, “ but there is nothing to be heard o f the hundreds o f boxes sold at low prices. Senator Bourne bought some pears at $9 per box, but that figure doesn’t regulate the price by any means. The pears grown in the W il lamette valley today are equal in every way to the Medford pears, and would demand a like price i f they were packed in the same shape. The trouble is, the growers in this valley don’ t put up their fruit in attrective shape.” In these remarks there is food for thought. The growers should make an effort to compete not only in quality, but in the manner o f preparing their fru it for market. It is true, also, that in most instances apples in this section are gathered too early. Many o f the crops here have been picked, while in the Medford neighborhood picking is not yet well under way. Mr. George Schneider, who has a ranch o f 160 acres nine miles west of town, was in Cottage Grove on Satur day and to a representative o f The Sen tinel told o f a hill o f potatoes on his place which contained 46 tubers, one- third o f which number were merchant able. The largest potato weighed one pound. This, in many respects, is an ideal stock country, and there seems to be a tendency on the part o f several new comers to engage quite extensively in dairying. The mild and even climate, with the adaptability o f the soil for forage grasses and with the larger part o f the year producing green feed, makes it favorable to this industry. Come to Our Store Ammunition and Equipments Our stock was never more complete. We have Peters’ goods in great variety. Acknowledged su perior to anything in the market. Note these prices: W e wish to call your at tention to our line o f Staple and Fancy Groceries. W e carry all the leading brands o f Canned Goods and Teas, Coffees, and cater to the best trade by keep ing our stock Hunting coats priced Shot Guns from . . . . $1.50 to $ 5.00 6.00 to 50.00 (All tlic standard grades) Gun cases, canvas Good leather Better ones at 1.50 3.50 4.00 to 6.00 Griffin & Veatch Co. Fresh and lp-to-Date. Summer Lunch Goods and Table Delicacies o f all kinds will be found at this place. Th e re’s Lots o f Satisfaction in knowing your house Johnson & Co. is equipped with modern and sanitary plumbing. Ii you are General M erchants The price o f potatoes took another drop on Monday. They brought forty- five cents until Wednesday when the market again declined to forty cents, M A I N STR E ET. where it w ill probably remain station ary for some time to come. This is in keeping with outside markets. A fo rt H o ld G oo d M e e tin g . night ago the local market was weak There was an enthusiastic gathering E C O N O M Y IS W E A L T H at sixty cents, that price being higher at Creswell last Saturday afternoon, at that time than buyers elsewhere when Tom Richardson o f the Portland were p a y in g .________________ Commercial club and others delivered ATRUJT addresses tending to advance the inter Bound in W e d lo c k . COMi-ANV On Sunday last, the Rev. Mr. Smith ests o f Oregon in general and Creswell u n » officiating, Mr. J. F. Lee and Miss and locality in particular. The Cottage N ellie E lliott were united in marriage Grove Commercial club hail been e x OF PORTLAND, OREGON. at the home o f the bride’s parents in tended an invitation to attend the the Mosby Creek district. Many meeting, but unfortunately it was held I f Y o u D i e , it costs no more than or friends and acquaintances offer their on Saturday, thus preventing attend linary Life. | f Y O U L IV E , it i- mor« profitable than Endowment. Life insur congratulations, and wish the contract ance in a body as otherwise would have ance is a great protection to our families L o o k in g fo r L an d . been the case. Manager Conley, how Mr. A. P. W hitney o f Medford was ing parties a happy and prosperous fu T O M A W B R E Y has the most reason ever, represented the club, and extend able plan known. in Cottage Grove the first o f the week ture. thinking of having work of this kind kind done, we would be pleased to give you esti mates on the work and material. FOSTER P. PHILLIPS, Plumber Gasoline Enqine fo r Sale Cheap T w o H . P., almost new, may l>e seen in operation at almost any time. Must be sold at once. Priced at less than halt what it cost Inquire at T H E SENTINEL office. ;
