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About Bohemia nugget. (Cottage Grove, Or.) 1899-1907 | View Entire Issue (March 22, 1905)
BOHEMIA trnrn.U,! i, NUGGET THREE TICKETS AND TWO PLATFORMS UOIIUMIA. IXUOUUT PUI1USIIINU COMPANY. Wm. B. Root, Editor and Manaccr. BUSINESS MEN'S TICKET. The Commercial Club's rooms were on last Thursday evening occupied by the tnembora and a large uumber or the business men of the aiiiicninivruiv i itim; l cuv nuu lonowinir a discussion oi (lie nuairs 01 tue city nuu uie iimicu 0 months ... .'..$1.00 1 Improvements nud reforms, decided to nominate a ticket to be submitted 1 rear 17"."r.V.V.TUr.rr.V!!!$l!soto the voters ot the city election to occur on the 3d day of April. The Kalercd lha txalomte l OMlajo flrot, Oregon m Mona cim mull mttr. IS months , $2.00 It pnld in advance. '"THIS TAPER Ukei'lon Moat K.O.IIrtktrt (lTrtllrij Arctwr. Msnilu Merthnli fix chins, Sn mnlco,Cllfotiila. whorocou tkii tor drertttnz na bo mado (ot lu Clnbblnt Rates. - Tho Bohemia NugKOt one yenr With any ouo ot the following pub- Icntlons 0110 year lor amount cot opposite: Chicago lntcr-Ocenn-( weekly) $1.55 1 Weekly Orcgoninn (Portland) $2.50 .Weekly Journal (Portland) nominations were: For mayor, T. K. Campbell; for recorder, 1 II. Roscnbwg; for treasurer, Herbert uakiti. Counciluen: 1st want, W. A. negate; and ward, V. D. Wheeler; 3rd ward. Marlon Vcatcli. The platform as adopted by the meeting and signed by the can didates is as follows: PLATFORM BUSINESS MENS' TICKET. Preamble Believing that, in administration of laws, what is the concern NEW ARRIVALS Wkdnksday, March aa, (905 .HAS HELPED SOME of one is, and should be, the concern of all: that every man, be he lich or poor; possessed of a mansion or the humble owner of n house and lot; whether be has a dollar to invest, or is out in the strength of lton est manhood for the- dollar to be earned, we here assume that he con- $2.00 curs with the utterance of the leading American citizen, that every mdn is entitled to a "square deal." That he should expect no more that he should have no less. In this, we bnso our claim and ask for the I honest support or all who can eoncientiously come under a banner thusi inscribed. 1 Platform. I Suction i. We believe in the maintenance of the laws of the In nearly every city throughou state, and those enacted by our municipality. We bolicvc that lawsl ,the land where there is o desire up that arc worth spreading upon the records ot the state or a municipality, ,6a. tbo part of the people to let those are worth observing until such a time as they shall be found uttwhole who aro seeking new locations and some or inadequate, in the matter of furthering the best interest of opportunities for making a borao, or I good government. finding a satisfactory place for tho s Llcenao, investment of capital, there can be I Skc. 2. Under tho present local option law. license should be found a board oi traito or Uommcr- granted to saloons, in accordance with the provisions therefor, and aai vjiuu or use inauiuuuna 10 should be regulated by the City Council, In the manner already pre- proper prcttuut nuu auvurusu hmcu i scribed. resources and otlior inducements Enforcement of Law l.ftrH(.1,Tnr 1nj.flt,tv llfta ,n ftfTar I . . - . . " 7 ,, . TV: 1 , .. tnc. 3. That inasmuch as good government is founded upon Especially is this true in tho the wholesome respect for the laws of the people, enacted by the peo western country, where it is part 1- pe, for the people, therefore we believe that tlae laws of the state and nil v n f Inn of itnilnttalnnn nml llmra " .... . ,V , --'..wj the ordinances of a municipality should be observed. is in Tory truth somothing of impor- tance to be made known to those G00A Citizenship. who are contemplating a change I . Sue. 4. Good citizenship is the base upon which all permanent for any reason. I and good government for all the people tor all the time may be rounded'. Nearly a year ago a number of Therefore, we believe in good citizenship. We believe that it is the the citizens of Cottage Grove realiz-1 duty of the officers of a municipality to encourage it, not only by thoir mg that this portion of the state bad I own acts, public and private, but that they should lend a helping hand many undeveloped resources; many I in stimulating the general moral growth throughout our city ami out" thonsands of acres of land uneultt- country. rated and that there wore lacking! Our Young Manhood. ujaujr m muaa luoumuuua nuwa sue. 5. it Has been apparent lor many months tuat, while we materially aid in tho growth and up do not admit the worst, we have open opportunity for improvement fn uuuuuig ui u conimuunjr, orKum.u tne status ot the young manhood ot our city. There is many a promis the Commercial Club of Cottage fog boy. bright in intellect, strong in physique, with every native in Giovo. jsredient that go to make np the staunch American citizen, secluding a onior iu uiaac n unnicue mmscit ana his native ability in the background ot besmirched and placo of. mooting, a fine suite of trampled environment. We appeal to every mother and father, t roomH was secured and furnished; a every individual who believes that the destiny of our country depends billiard and pool tablo purchased, apoa the moral and physical strength of American manhood, that nt card tables and a reading-room fcfjbrt be spared to protect the youth of our city against the vices that nr where tho newspapers and maga- oftimes thrown in the pathway of the young. ! rines are kept for the pleasure and City Improvement., use of tho members. Since the organization of the Club Skc. 6 A thing that is worth doing is worth doing welll nicotines have been hold at least I Therefore we believe in the Improvement of our city in the matter of once each week and somotimea of- streets, water system, etc.; but as a city, we are confronted with gravu tcner, where plans liavo been dia- responsibilities, in thus providing ways and means by which these int n,u minnfpri in ill's, provemeuts may be made. Our city is already under the burden of a eeminato information throughout tho bonded indebtedness. Therefore we admonish that the improvements! untry. During this Ume hundreds P13' may be made during the coming year; should be effected by care of loiters have- been answered, papers ful ond painstaking legislation, bearing In mind that we are already and other forms of literature havo ouruenea wuu nigu taxes, mat our pledges must oe kept, ana that ai MHN'S GORDON HATS -M,I$N'S GORDON CAPS MHN'S SIIOIvS ALL LEATHER LADES' SHOES ALL LI5ATHBR "LADIES' OXtfORDS ALL LEATHER LAljlliS' CAlS, "SAUCY SUSAN." PACIFIC TIMBER CO. BAK1N A HlllHTOW'a IIUIU)1N0. COTTAC.li GROVB, ORHGON enforcement ot good laws. We ask for the good offices of ovory ho nest citizen who in willing .to lay upon the alter of good government an honest vote. Km pee t fully submitted by the Executive Committee oi the Ilus iness Mem' Ticket. March ao, 1905. Read, approved and adopted, in open meeting assembled, March jo, 1905. We. the undersigned, hereby approve and adopt tin foregoing platform. Titos. K. CAMl'MtLL, V. H. KOSItNIlUKO, W. A. IIOOATK, V. D. WllKKUtK, Maui on Viiatcii. LAW AND ORDER. TICKET. others the umber, forming, mining and other resources that are yet in only the earhost stages of development This brief statement concerning tho Commercial soveral reasons. boon sett to eastern Darties. pay day is forthcoming. In view of any improvements that shall be Tho Club assisted the Bohemia deemed necessary, we further admonish that tho authorities should keep Mine Owners Association in sending a well-trained eye upon the expense account of the city. That every the mineral exhibit from Bohemia dollar should be made to do a dollars worth of work, faithfully an to tho mining congress hold in Port-1 wel1- land last August. Po,,co Syetem It has beon and still is working BC 7. we believe, lor the services rendered, that $120.00 per with tho Oregon Stato League to I month is an abnormal amount to expend. While we recognize the promote the interests of the state, of I necessity of maintaining police authority, we feel that other duties which Cottoffe Grove will surely re- should be performed by the day police, other than a disinterested, pa ceivo lis share 01 beneht, raae ot tne streets ana tne collection 01 tno water rents, it will do It is the only organization that is oiue unitorm no narm to oe lam asiae occasionally, tuat the wearer systematically, at least, taking any may get some neoded exercise in an effort to scrape some of the mud steps to promote and build up tho from the cross-walks that pedestrians may cross without danger of mir city and bring to tho attention of tng down. Eire irotection encouraged Sec. 8. We wish to compliment the lire department of this city, Every member has a reputation for prompt reply to the fife summons, But too little thought is given the boys who in the most part take the brunt of the work, when the deoartment is called into service. It Club is made for would aonear to us that the needs of the fire bovs should be looked In tho first placo to more carefully, and a little encouraeement extonded for nast favors many are not aware of tho tind aud and looking to their future interest. character of the .work of tho Club , Municipal Ownership and what it has been doincr. I In the second place there are Snc 9. We believe in municipal ownership of any legitimate those who havo larce interests in system that will increase the revenues of the city. In this belief we the community who ore not mombors ,eel lllat the t,me ls now at hand wnen we should discuss, and if prac- and who it is stated docrv tho or- "cable, put into operation, a plan wheroby the city m y secure control ui uu cictiiiu ugui (nam. wuu uur uwn waicr syaicai aou electric ugtit pianr, it wouia appear, tuat tue burden ot tne city's expenses wouiu be cut ou. as an illustration, we wouiu respoctiuny refer to the revennes of the present water system now owned and operated by the city, without which revenues the city would today be iu t-traightened circumstances. It is a question that demands the most consetvative naruina linv mniln f lin Ktntr.mr.nfa uucutiuu, uuu uuc wui lur ui uui ucai cuuiia. auciciuic. 1VC arc in la that the Club is only a resort for vor of taking this matter up at an early date, and give it the careful at- drinking and gambling, while the Mention it deserves. facta are neither of theso are allowed Oambllnfl in tho Club and a violotion'of these Sec 10. WebeJievein tho enforcement of the laws regarding rules would eusuro tbo prompt gambling. It is unlawful. Therefore, the thing to do is to (I) obey ejectment 01 a mombor guilty found tne law. 12; nuiorce ine law. Card Room one. 11. 11 is Known tuat, wuu one exception, card rooms are jun in the rear rooms of the several cigar stores in the city. There is nothing to prohibit one from opening a resort of this kind, neither can we prohibit card playing In the main. lint there should be a law pro hibiting boys under the age ot eighteen frequenting such resorts. in. so aoing ine interests 01 me proprietor ana tue boys are protected, and the heart of the anxious mother is made lighter. Curfew ganization and its efforts, yet will receive their share of tbo benefits that may accrue to tho city that' may arise by reason of the labors of the Club. In tbo third placo, a person or of eithor of them While the Club would like to have tho assistar.ee of every business man in the city and tho ad'antago of their advioe as well as help in a pecuniary way. Yet if it cannot havo that help, it would seem it is at least entitled to a kindly word and. those who are willing to give a con siderable portion of their timo to tho general public should not find blocks in front of the wheels. A Sensible Move. Have Tom Awbroy wnto you up a polioy on your homo and furm turo in tho Oregon Firo Belief As sociation, or your stock of goods in the Etua Insurance Company, Sue. 12. We believe in the time-honored Curfew law. We be lieve that, not only should the ringing of the bell be executed, but that the law should be enforced. It is an ordinance of thw- city lias been in force for many years; but it appears to us that it is a law in name only. If it is worth space on the ordiaance record of this city, why notentorce ltr Flne.1 In presenting this platform, we wish to say that we stand in the open for good government; good people au,d good laws, and the On Mondm- night those who Lavo nlacod in nominations what is called the Law and Order ticket with Oliver Veatoh at its hoad for mayor, mot on Monday night nt Woodman hall. P. 1). Phillips ooeuplod tho chair and A. H. KIiil' noted a secretary. Following mint preliminary work, a conimittoo of two, consisting of Isaao Taylor and A. II. King urero appointed to proouro tho tiokota for tbo election. A motion was oirried, to npmiint a mau from each ward to bo at tlio polls and sea that no illeiril votes wero cast For tho first ward. John Curriu; J. It. McGilvray, second ward; nnd for tho third ward, W S, Ivovsor and John H.mns. iho ootuumtoo was aUo instructed to canvas tbo boarding bouses lor tlio purpose of Ioarnmg tho iiainos of thoso who nro pormanant rosi- duutfe. The eoaimittoo appointed to draft a platform submitted tho follow ing which was unanimously adopted; Platform In as inneh as tho pooplo Of Cottage Grovo demand and aro on- titled to know our iKMitioii on municipal affairs wo doclaro: . . . . . . ... . ' , 1. l-or me eiiiorcaineui 01 an laws ami a squaro ueat tor ovory man, 2 Itralising tlmt the question of saloon or no saloon has bcon sot tlud by the im of th two prwincts entering Cottage Grovo wo anqui ohco in this decision, but shall insist ou onforcomout of tho ordinan ces upon this subject ' 3. We favor the pataige of an ordinance prohibiting tho playing of cards or any other games of ehnueo by minora in cigar, confectionary or other refreshment stands, or the employment of minors in places whoro gamoA are played. 4. Wo aro in favor of nil neodod improvements both to tbo streets and water systems, and declaro most emphatically for honesty In construction nnd economy in expenditures. C.- Wo favor any nnd ovory proposition that will advaneo, tho moral, intollectunl and commercial interests of Cottage Grovo.. .Mayor Oliver Voatch. . Itecorjlor A. II. King. TrcnHiiror IfcrbortKokin. Alderman 1st ward, Wm. Ilcgnto; 2nd word.F. D. Whoeler: Jrd word, Slarion Ycatcb. STAIITI.1NU MOIITAUTY. HtntlHtliH allow Mtnrllliii? mortality from ntiiMindlrltla and iH'ritoiiltls. To prevent mid cure lliiwuiwliililnoufo, there la unt one rullnltli- tcnieilj-, Dr. KIiik'h Nuw Llft rills M l'Uiincry. of 14 Custom House I'liico, flilcuiro. says: "They have no rqiml for iron, stfpatlnu mid IllllioiifliicM." "Ac at IlenHoirs l'liarmnry. KELLthb COUCH 1 AND CURE THB LUNGS WITH g s New Discovery rONSUMPTION OU0II8 snd OLDS Price BOeftSt.OO Frts Trial. Surest and Quickest (lure for all THROAT and IaUNQ TROUB. XS8, or MONEY BACK. HKt'OIlT OK TIIK CONDITION The M at OottflKU flrovo. lu tlio Htnto oi OrvKon, nt tlioclomiof hiulnoiw, .March 14th, 100.';. IlHSOUItOKS. Umm anj dltcuunu lAt.ooT IS Ortnlrntii.Mciirwl mul uiiHHnrvl 1.X4&3 V.H. nonilttiiMwitd rlrciilmion . IWN rrrolumionU H lloml, (MOO Htocki, wcurlllM, etc ,!! 41 Danklnt Iiduw, liirnlturt atxtdilum S.1M00 Duo from Nilunl lUnki not ltirr AftnU l.lMSi i)u Irom HUlo iinnliiaml llnkef,... 3,193 09 Duo Irom iproet rnrr cli. . . . (4,171 11 riMllonil wir earror, ltl(kK andnnU nit LwroLKi)kr tiiviniiim. vtti Hpeelo I3,W0 00 lUxlomj.iloa fuuil with U. JITiMurtr SptrMulol clrcilllon. ., MS 00 CITIZEN'S TICKET Thursdny night at the Opera House a mass mcctinir was held at which R. M. Veatch w s chosen chairman and J. W. Baker secretary. 1 he chainnai" .ated the meeting was called for the purpose of maintaining a t ck lor cltv officers to be submitted to the voters nt the city election the d of April. The non. nations as made were: For mayor R. M. Veatch. For Recorder J. K. Young. ForCouncilmentst ward, James Barrett; and ward: J. H. Bar- tell; 3rd ward, W. C Johnson. THE COnONUIS WATBKXOO. Colonel Joint SI. V or. of Honor urove, icxui, nonny mot iiih wnte, loo, from Liver and Kidney trnulilcr in a recent letter, no hiivi: "I was nenrlv ilunl. of tlieNe cnmiiliiliits. nnd Although 1 tried my family doctor, lie did me 110 good; ho i cot a MJo bottle or your urunt Kli-ctrlc Hitlers. which cured uie. I considered them tho boat inudlelno 011 earth, nnd thank ilod who khvo yon tho know ledeo to make them." Bold nml Kunruntced to cure bytpcpslii, 1111 Iohhiichh nnd Kldnev DlNeuHo. bv jjenaon s ruarmucy nt we 11 uoiuo flood Lau ndryServlce. Tho Fisher Laundry Co, of Eugene have established and ngonoy' at ustranuor's harbor shop. Those people do a high grade of work and will bo ploased to provo the samo to you, Have your oys tested for fltK'unrnntocd nt Mnileon's, gluts Whuut, oats nnd lmrlOy for socdn tho Cottage Qrovo Flour Mills, 2t Take tho Nugget aud koop posted on tlio Bohomia 'mining district it "will pay you to do so. Caplul ilack M In 31,000 CO Hurplui fund , areooo UmllvMeil proflu, Inn aipcntci ml limpilil 3,710 M Ntlonlllnk noteiuuliUnilliiK 13jOO 00 duo la Trail uooiHn1ci mm HotIdci Hnk 81 41 InclWMml ilciHwItt iiit.Jcd to check 1 11,577 i rwrandcortlflcCoiililcHnlt i,).T7 M) Cuihlci'i check outiUndlUK HI CO ToUl IIO,3 W Stato of Oregon,) i County of I,auo. I,T. O. AVhoeler, Ounldoroltjioobovo named hank, do solemnly swear that tho above statement la truo to tho bott of my knowledge and belief a .T.O.WIIUKLKIt, Cashier. Hubscrlbed nnd sworn to boforo mo this 18th day of Murch, lDOTi. f-,) J. K. You.no i ssai, Notury I'ubllo. () Correct Altot: Directors N. V. Wiiits I Omvkb Vratcu Cottage Grove Cigar Factory PATRONIZE HOME WORK TlieC.G. Brand a Straight 10c Cigar BOHEMIA, A 5 CENT CIGAR. THOS. CONGER One door east of Metcalf & Brund