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About Bohemia nugget. (Cottage Grove, Or.) 1899-1907 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1901)
BOHEMIA NUGGET. HOWARD & SUPPLE Editors nud Publisher. Kntcrcdat the iKHtotllNs nt Cottage Orovc, Oregon n Second CIum mnll mat'.cr. Siib.crlpthm price. "M.r.O, In ndtniirr. AIvrrllNlnK Unto nini'o kimwii uhiii application. T1II8 I'.VI'EI! Is kept on file nt K. Irnlo' Advertising Agency. landfl.. Merfhants 1.X change. Sn KroncWo, California, whore con tracts for advertising wn be made lor It. Friday, DiiCKMBBR 13. 9- ins dox't nxoir. Aurora Borealis: "Eugene is putting" forward too many candi dates for governor. She will in all probability be ignored in that re spect. The people are of the opinion that with a state university drawing biennially $125,000 of the taxpayers' money, that city should go way back and sit down." Aurora's "Borealis" should re member that men are usually se lected for high places on their merit, and when it comes to merit, Eugene can produce a pretty thorough class. A bone sticks in the throat of many of the county organs when they think of the bi ennial appropriation to the Univer sity of Oregon which happens to be located at Eugene. If it hap pened that the little burg of Aurora was the university seat, would it appear that the meu who happened to live there would not be eligible .to the governorship ol Uregonr Please answer we don't know Again Aurora's "Borealis," should remember that it isn't altogether Eugene, but Lane county; and while Lane isn't very greedy, she is quite apt to stand by her men who are known to be deserving of high recognition. A telegram from Dublin to the London . Times and New York Times says that William H. K. Redmond, M. P., speaking at a Gorey, County Wexford, meeting of the United Irish League, said there never was a time when there was a better chance than at present to strike a blow for Ireland. Thanks be to God, he said, they had lived to see the day when John Bull had been caught by the throat by the men in South Africa, who were giving him the greatest whaling he ever got. Mr. Redmond said he prayed that God might strength en the Boers until they danced on John Bull's chest. A dispatch from Las Cruces, N. M, announces that the oil borers at Engle, N. M., have struck an artesian well at a depth of 200 feet, which swept 1000 gallons per hour through a two-inch hole. Engle is situated in the heart of the famous Journey of Death Desert, which is one of the most arid regions known, and the strike oi water will prove far more valuable than an oil gusher. During the Mexican war, out of a column of 165 soldiers who attempt to cross the desert, all but 14 perished. Great excitement has been created by the strike. A petition is being circulated this week to raise a fund for the re pair of the Noonday road above the Warehouse that was washed out during the heavy storm two weeks since. The county will pro vide $200 and the balance neces sary for the work must be sub scribed by our citizens, who are, in several instances, giving it liberal support. The amount ueeded is small and ought to be easily raised, as our business men derive a direct benefit from having the road in passable shape. Agitation has been started in Northern Idaho in favor of opening the Coetir d'.Alene Indian Reserva tion to white settlers. This reserve, which partly surrounds Lake Coeur d'Alene, contains over half a mill ion acres, including much fertile land and valuable forests of white and yellow pine. It is also said to contain mineral deposits, but their value cannot be determined while the land is held as a reserve. A great many bills are being in troduced in congress but few ol them will become laws. HOI I WW I A I flOli ING OP JJUlIUilim Ul R. J. Jennings Returns from Tour of Inspec tion. Extra .sire Development of Ho hetninOohivn Slur .lino J'romi.iingJinilroinl ami Telephone Line. Evening Telegram lKf. 10, R. J. Jennings, secretary of the Helena Consolidated Mining & Milling Company, has just returned from a tour of inspection of the company's property in the Bohemia mining district. He reports great activity in that camp, notwith standing the disagreeable weather during the past two weeks. Heavy freighting to and from the mines has been practically suspended for the winter, on account of the bad condition of the roads. However, most of the mines are well supplied with provisions to last them well into next Summer, when teaming will be resumed. In reference to the Helena mine, Mr. Jennings says: "The to-stamp mill on this property is dropping night and day, grinding out the yellow metal, and with the present capacity of the mill the great ore reserve of the mine could not be worked out in 100 years. The rich base ore encountered in No. i tunnel some time ago still con tinues. A tunnel has been driven on the ore chute 106 feet through solid ore from four to six feet in width, that assays up in the hun dreds. A carload is now on the way to the smelter for sample treat ment. The character of the ore is telluride, the great ore of Cripple Creek Camp in Colorado. A con servative estimate of the value of the ore in sight in this chute is$i, 500,000. The work on the No. 4 level, 200 feet below the No. 1, is being pushed with energy, al though it will be some time before this tunnel taps the main. ledge. lue Helena mine is worked from five levels, the greatest depth reached being 400 feet. Only the free-milling ores are treated at the mill, and the average ore in this class runs about $23 in free gold to the ton. "Since the consolidation of the Helena No. 1 and Helena No. 2 and the purchase of the White Wings intervening, for the more economical working of the property, a tunnel has been started from the Champion creek side of Grizzly Mountain, at the terminus of the projected Cottage Grove &. Bo hemia Railroad, that will tap the ledge nearly 900 feet below the present deepest workings on the Helena side of the mountain. Here new buildings have been erected and plans and specifications are being drawn for a large air com pressor and power drill plant. "Work 011 the survey of the projected railroad is progressing satistactorily, over 28 miles of the survey having been completed al ready, but owing to the unfavorable condition of the weather progress during the past 10 days has been somewhat retarded. "The telephone line connecting Cottage Grove with the Helena, Helena No 2 and the Musick mines has been completed, and now Bo hemia camp has direct telephonic communication with the City of Portland. This line has long been needed, and it will prove of great convenience to the mines of the Bohemia camp. "The property f the Golden Star Consolidated Mining & Mill ing Company, consisting of 14 claims and situated 1 miles west of the Musick, bids fair to become one of the big producers of the district. There are six paralled veins on me property, and over $20,000 has already been spent in actual development work. Since the purchase by the company of the Hughes & Hartley group it has been decided to drive a deep tunnel irom the nortu side ot the mountain that will give a vertical denth of 2000 feet from the apex of the mountain. " There is one interesting fact in connection with the development of the Helena mine, that is producing from $15,000 to $18,000 monthly, that is perhaps not generally known, and that is the high standing of its consulting engineer. This dis tinguished individual is Professor James Putnam Kimball, a graduate of the scientific department of Har vard and the Universities of Berlin and Gottiugen, aud the Freiburg SuiJwnSl ihllhe stnte loJ,icn, survevs , Wisconsin and Illinois, and for n time was professor of chemistry and economic geology in the New York State Agricultural College. He was also made honorary professor of geology of Lehigh University. In 1885 lie was appointed director of the United States Mint. He is a member of a number of scientific societies, the American Institute of Mining Engineers, and a writer and con tributor to the scientific journals both in this country nud in Europe. It was the report of Professor Kim ball upon the geology of the Bo hemia district that is in a large measure responsible for the confi dence of investors in this camp. LODGE ELECTIONS. The following officers cf several lodges have been selected and in stalled for the coming year: .Inventus Lodge N.o. 48, Knights of Pythias on Wednesday, Dei-emlicr 4: 'rank Wheeler. C. C. ; AW V. Master son, V . C. ; lieorgo W.ill, K. of 11. & S. ; .1 . S. Medley, M. of 1'. j Hen Lurch, M. of K. ; C. J. Howard, P.; A. (5. Young, M. of A.; Charles llowen. M. of ; T. W. Jenkins, Trustee for thr'o yearn. Cot tone Grove Camp Ko (M'.M. Mod ern Woodmen of America on Tuesday. Decembers: George L. Kpps, Consul ; George Comer, Advisor ;T. W. Jenkins, Clerk; J. H. Raker, Hanker; W. C. Johm-ou, Kseort; (ieorgu llisliy. Watch man; Klmer K. Miller, .Sentry; Bert MeDole, Manager three years; Charles D. Brown, Manager two years; (jeorge Wall and H . C. Schleef, I'hysieians. Kidelitv lndge Xo. 803, Modern Brotherhood of America on Monday, December 2: James K. Wheeler, Presi dent; Kniina J. Miller, Vice President; T. "W. Jenkins, Seeretrry; Frank Wheeler, Treasurer; Francis K. Miller, Chaplain ; Sarah Bennett, Kscort; Julia Woods Watchman; W. U. Diugcc, Sentry; H. C. Schlcef, Examiner, Court Bohemia Xo. 3.'!, Foresters of America, on December 10: Dr. George Wall, Chief Ranger; T. W. Blew, Sub Chief Hunger; F. G. Khv, Treasurer; B. K. Lnwson, Financial Secretary; C. A. Wilson, recording Sec retary; A . L. Xichol, Senior Woodward ; II. M. Wagner, Junior AVoodwurd II. Brehaut, Senior Beadlo; B.C. Lock wood, Junior Beadle; K. A. Wilson, Trustee 3 years; S. E. Lawder, Trusieo 2 years. After election all enjoyed themselves hi trying to satisfy the in ner man with good things. AN EASTERN LETTER. The following letter from a Nug get subscriber who is dwelling this winter in New York state, will be of interest to her many friends in this section: Hunts, N. Y. Dec. 2, 1901. Editor Nugget Dear Sir I will write you a few lines this morning as I wish to make a change in my address. Well we have been having somewhat different weather here than they are having in Ore gon, liverytning lias been troze up with mercury down to 19 de grees, and 1 tniiiK oeiow tuat one night. I took a sleigh ride Thanks giving, something I had not done 11 thirteen years before. The snow is nearly all gone this morning and it has been raining some, so you can see how changeable the climate is here. Potatoes are selling for 88 and 90 cents a bushel. I am very much pleased over the news from the mines. It looks as though we would get something some day. Oregon is all right and I expect to go back in the spring. I expect everything is green and flowers are in bloom. Respectfully, Lydia B. Letson. The Labor Convention in session at Scranton, Pa., on Tuesday was unanimous for the exclusion of Chinese, but tabled the resolution to exclude the Japanese. Feed and Sale Stable ItlYor Street, opposite Cottago Grove Hotel, Cottago Orovc. Farmers will find good feed and stabling for their stock. Baled hay and feed for sale. We also have a few fine let out for driving. rigs to S. ID, JjaLicler. I GO TO HEWLAHD'S For Your Holiday Gifts Nuts, Candies and Elegant Presents A Blaze At The Choicest and Most Popular priced line of Christ mas Presents in Cottage Grove, 1 Well Until January 1, sold oy Clothing ! We will sell vou clothing, Men and Hoy's, neut up-to-duto suits cheaper than you have ever bought them in town. Come and see our good and get our prices before you buy a full line o .Summer liood. Ladies' Shirt Waists on the sntnu line, cheaper than ever HEM EN WAY & BURK HOLDER. V. S. ClIKISMAN. The Fashion Stables rOHNKIt MAIN and 8KCO.SI) HTItKUT, COTTAOK (lltOVK Gl,risipan & Ban.s, proprietors. and First-Class Harness and Saddlery. MAIN BTItKKT, COTTAOK OltOVE. George Meinzer, Prop. A fine lino ot Harness, Raddles, Whips, IMggy Itobes. Icathcr lleltlng. Etc., always on hand. Allklndaof Repairing a Specialty All hand aewed work turned out. Our Farmer Friends can get the very bout at Iho Iwet I.,lvltig Prices. Como In and exam Ino llio goods and see for yourself. A winter trip to Southern Califomin nud Arizona via the fainoun Shasta Route 1h ono never to bo forgotten. Re newed acquaintance witli thin Hcction will ever develop freidi poiutH of interest und added sources of enjoyment under ilH Hiinny Hkion, In the variety of in tereHiH nud added indimtrieH, in its pro liilu vegetation and nmong it number Ichh reuortB of mountain, Hhore. valley and plain. Two traiim leave Portland daily, morning and evening for Cali fornia. These trains are equipped with thomoHt improved pattern of standard and tourlHt Bleeping earn, mid the low rates place the trip in reach of all. For illustrated guides of California and Arizona winter rosoits, address. II. It. Miu.Kit, lion. Pus. Agent, Portland, Or. FOR 8 ALU OR TIUDK. A good income bearing property in n thriving mill town In Oiegon for sale or trado. For information address Lock Box 11, Cottago (irovo. Wo have on hano a largo stock of kiln-dried flooring, celling and rustle in grades 1 'I and 3. Let us inako you special prices. Booru-Kttn LuMBtr. Co. of Christmas Glorj LURCH' TOY Our Holiday 1902 every suit in the store will be at 10 per cent discount. Ei.i Bancs. Also own and opperate the Bohemia Black Butte Stage Lines Turnouts, Double or Single at Reasonable Prices As the Old Maid Said wlieri She Iv i s s e d the Dwarf. Our ads are short and sweet and right to the point. PURE DRUGS RIGHT PRICES DRUGGISTS. Ihe New JSfii Drug Store. NOTICE KOH 1'iniMCATlO.V. hand Offlco atltoselmrg, Oregon, November f, I'JOI. Notlco In hereby given that the following named settler liaa filed notlco of bin Intention to make final proolln support of bU claim, and that said proof will be nmdo buforo Murlo I.. Waro U. H. Commlntloner nt Eugene, Oregon, on December 11,1901 viz: Harmon I,. Ogiton on bl If. E. No, 8728 for tbeSH BV i Bee. 27 Tp. 18 U, SWeat. Jlonaineatho following witnesses to prove bin contlmioiiH residence upon ami cultivation of mid land, viz; Charley Ogden, Otto Morton, M. Doano, James Wllhclm.of Crewell, Lane County, Oregon. J.T, Uripou, Jtcgliter. Toys 11 11 m Clothing! t I I 1 GLASS BROS. PROPRIETORS OF. Coltaffo Grove id Wo nro now prepared to furnish all kinds of bracket b, mo Idiugs, cornice, sasli and doors, door and window frames, windows, pickets, etc. Woodwork of all kinds made and re paired. Wo w ill alro work rustic, siding, ceiling or size studding, etc PRICES REASONABLE SHOP NHAH S. P. DIvPOT -7T.- 4 r Bohemia -;l Saloon f 'fr Malum., Cottago drove. ".)." f GURR&H a H'KIHHEV. Prons. i ' tit Choice line of Liquors ! . antl Ciurnrs kept on 7 w Jinntl. Your patronage 7 -rt - in rnunnnt fn 1 1 cn1!n!tw1 ELITE BARBER SHOP One door west of Opera lloimo MAIN HTitlUCt, COTTAOK (IIIOVK. Tbo bust of tonsorlul work guaranteed BATHS AT ALL HOURS. Everything licw, clean ami neat ami wu Invito you to give uxu call. ALLISON & RAINES.