!/ ¡General Blacksmith in g AT J . I I LURCH’S I % B A K E E THOMPSON HOTEL M rs . I. E. T hompson . Rates per day...............................$ 1.00 Room and board, per week....... $4.50 That fine Wagon will be given away Jan u ary 1st, 1908. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Read Lurch’ s new holiday ad. Ladies eugraved visiting cards at the Leader office. Frank Wooley ate Christmas din­ ner with his mother in Eugene. D o n ’t Forget T h i s Opportunity r Pearce Bros, carry tne finest line of groceries in Cottage Grove. L. W . Baker is conductor on the Eugene electric cars. Mrs. Baker will soon join him in Eugene where they will reside. <• COTTAGE GROVE LEADER COTTAGE GROVE OREGON PUBLIHI1KD KVKHYSATURDAY. HY THK LKADK.lt 1‘ UBLISlf INO CO. Kntered at the Cottage Drove postofflce as sec- ond-elaHs matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES 91.SO One Year HU Months .75 J'hreee Months .50 I paid lu Advance hut If not so paid intf 'rm rate of $2.00 per year will he charged. Advertising rates made known on application SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28. 1907. This week a deal was consumat- ed in which the Nugget and Leader with their plants were transferred to Messrs W. C. Conner and D. J. DuBruille, who will take personal possession of the papers and busi­ ness Jan. 1, 1908. It is understood that the new proprietors o f the papers have leased the Oliver Veatch building on the corner of Main and Fourth streets and will move their printing plants therein Boon after tha first of the year, when extensive improve­ ments will be made in both papers. Both gentlemen are practical printers and newspaper men of many years experience and their success in this new enterprise Is as­ sured. Washington, Dee. 12. The Sen­ ate today passed a bill suspending The eighth grade final exami-na during the year 1907 the require­ tion for the public schools will be ment that miners shall do at least $100 o f woik annually during the held January ¡¿3rd, 24th, May 14th, period in which their claims aru be­ 1 5 ,June 11th, 12tb ing perfected.— Oregonian. Teachers who have pupils ready for the examination should notify me ot the Frequently some progressive (?) citizen enlightens the public hv making some alluring remark about the town paper and appearing to glory if he ia able to find some fault with it. More (ban likely this same individual has not paid his subscription and probably owns propertv in town. Now Mr. Fault­ finder, the paper however insignifi­ cant, is probably the ouly advertis­ ing medium the town affords, and if you showed the town the loyalty yon should, instead of trying to Grants Relief to Miners. Eighth Grade Examinatns io number of questions wanted and tlie name oft the person tion at least 15 days before the date W. B. D illard , in* the New Browns—they are nobby. All of our suits are made to your measure and have a distinguish­ ing air that is a winner. Christmas and New Years 1907-08 on Southern Pacific. One and one third lowest first class fare over route traveled. Tick­ ets for children five tears and over but under 12 years on« half the ex­ cursion rate charged for adults. No excursion tickets will be Bold be­ tween any two stations where the one way rate is more than $ 10 . SALK OATHS. sw orn statement No. 8782 for the pur­ chase of lots 1, 2, Sand 4, of Sec. No. 12. in Township No. 20 South Range No. 2, West, W. M., and will offer proof to r I io w that the land sought is more valuable for Its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes and to es­ tablish his claim to said land before W. W . Calkins. U. S. Commissioner, at his office lu Eugene, Oregon, on Thursday the 5th day of March, 1908 He names as witnesses: Oscar Drury of Lowell, Oregon; Grover Walker of Lowell, Oregon; Ira D. Hyland of Lowell, Oregon; Jo. Wilhelm of June, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming ad­ versely the above-deerilied lands are requested to file their claims in this office on or before said 5th dnv of March 1908. I.. E ddy , Register. United States Land Office, Roseburg, Oregon, Nov. 13, 1907. County Supeiintendent. Notice is hereby given that in com ­ pliance with the provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled “ An act for the sale of timber lands Lost in the States o f California, Oregon. Black silk umbrella with gold, That youthful appearance cun only Nevada and Washington Territory ” I silver and pearl flat handle. Finder lie preserved by the use of g ood reli­ as extended t o all the public land states by act of August 4 189° please leave at the City Meat mar able Toilet articles. W e’re just as MARCUSC. STEWART ‘ j particular about the grade of our o f Com stock, county of Douglas ket. State (or Territory 1 of Oregon, has Toilet articles as about the m ost this day filed in this office his sworn I costly drug in onr store. You can statement No. 8616. for the purchase of take our w ord for anything that wc ; the E<* of NE1^ ami S f f t j of theNU', Section No. 29 in Township No 2t s' offer in this line. etc. Range N o. 4 W. W. M. and will offer . proof to show that the land sought 1« I more valuable for Its timber or stone | thB" for agricultural purposes and to 1 establish his claim to said land before , the Register and Receiver o f this t Cottage Grove. Oregon ' flee at Roseburg, Oregon, on Thur day, the 20th day of February, 1909 He names as witnesses: C . R. Law- I renee, of Comstock. Oregon ■ Rov S t o c k , 9 2 5 ,0 0 0 .0 0 Griggs o f Comstock, O regon ; J \ | Griggs of Comstock. Oregon; R J ■ •£> • I Kfl • -8 * . • A V « -J 4 DeLa 11 nay of Comstock, Oregon Any and all persons claiming ilu. c o ir s i» » r. lu ca ti >a 1», n 'l b ra n . b«*v i -I nm * l e » , » . ' . m e m g t l i . n i t t l r s , « f r . n i l t - . - I .>0 ( b e versely the above-described lands are f o u r v l . 'i . m h e t h e w on , ruMt.st eu . D r oar jT W b N t ni.-n and »< men. R e 1 Ko. r who m a n a t | requested to file their claims In this max; • p e ct»l *h>rir..' r im f-n r l r i - , u w -W m r * o f forn­ office on or before ssid 20th day , irà** N I 1 K 1 Y U G Y f o r { « r f r a ' t i t *■> t - February, 1908. B enjamin L. Ennv, Register. B ank of Cottage Grove m m m sm m x Let us show you something swell We carry a Good Line o f Fine Hats The right colors to match your new suit. The Toggery W e Are Agents For The HENDERSON Double Front Laced * » 1 AHANY coûtât. ALBANY. 0HEC0N Corsets 1 V f f f li A Corset that is worn with comfort and durability, the corset that improves bad figures and makes good figures beautiful. A trial is all you need to know its merits. Come in and let 11 s have a talk about the Henderson Front Laced Corset. T h e Ideal M i l l i n e r y S tore A Free Turkey With a UNIVERSAL RANGE from now until Christ­ mas Day, each purchaser of a Universal Range will re­ ceive a FINE TURKEY free of charge. This offer is made to prove the baking and wood saving qualities of this already famous Range. Universal Ranges will make your cooking easy, your meat juicy, your pie crust flaky, your cookies crisp, and your bread light. Prices from $5.5.00 »0 $f»5.00 G riffin ® V eatch Co -jE U G E N E HOSPITAL MEDICAL AND SURGICAL STAFF. W. Kuykendall ; M. D. W. O. Prosser, M. D. 5 S TIMRF.R LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878— NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. for which the questions are wanted Benson's Pharmacy C a p it a l Fall and W in te r Suitings REDUCED RAILROAD RATES B e n j a m in appoiuied to conduct the examina­ We have just received new sam­ ples from Lam m & Company showing the latest styles in G e o . H oh l Dec. 23d, 24th, 25 th, for Christ­ The joint installation of officers mas tickets. Dec. 3oth, 31st and tear down by UDcanny belittleing at the Masonic hall was a tine affair Jan 1st for New Years tickets. Re- narrow minded remarks, what some much enjoyed by the ladies and turu limit Jau. 2nd. deserving individual puts before gentlemen in attendance. J. M. I sham . the public for the purpose of bene- Stop and see Lurch’ s beautiful fitting the town and community, Christmas window—the most unique TIMBER LAND ACT JUNE 3, 1878- you’d try to assist by coming ever seen in this city. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION through with your subscription and United States Land Office, David Griggs witlibvife’aud baby, Roseburg, Ore., Dec. 20, 1907. instead o f trying to poison minds Hi Griggs and wife and their sister Notice Is hereby given that In com­ no stronger than your own by ryith the provisions of the act Mrs. J. F. Earl, and son all visited pliance ol Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled spreading broadcast the sentiment the old homestead and took Christ­ "An act for the sale of timber lands that the paper is’ a “ poor excuse;” in the states of California, Oregon, mas dinner with tbeir parents at Nevada and Washington Terri­ for if you take the proper view tory” , as extended to all the Public Comstock. you’ ll see that a paper no matter Laud States by act of August 4, 1892, Bert E. Burrows, principal of KATHERINE SCHLEEF how trifling is bound to be a help of Cottage (¡rove, County of I.ane, the Silverton, Ore., schools, and anyway.— Exchange. State (or Territory) of Oregon haH Miss Katie A. Finnerty of Cottage this day May second, 1907, filed tn tills office her sworn statement No. Grove, were married at Albany. Houses in Springfield are to be Dec. 2G, 1907. After a short trip 8778 for the purchase o f the W J f o l N W 'i of Section No. 22 in Township numbered. The city council bas south they will return to Silverton No. 22 south, Range No. 3, west, W. passed an ordinance compelling to resi le during Mr. Burrows term M., and will offer proof to show that the land sought is more valuable for owners to number the bouses under of school. its timber or stone than for agricul­ tural purposes and to establish his penalty of a fine o f not less tban $5 The editor of this paper and his claim to said land before W. W. nor more tban $ 10 . Calkins, U. ,S. Commissioner at his little son Percy spent a few hours office in Eugene, Oregon ou Wednes­ Saturday at the poultry and baby day, the 4th day of March, 1908. She names as witnesses; The Springfield city council has show at Cottage Grove. W e were H. C. Schleef of Cottage Grove, Ore­ all new ordinances published in the pleased to note the general air of gon: Louis G . Geruru ot Cottage Grove, O regon; Harvey Taylor, ot city paper, so the people of the business activity which pervades Cottage (¡rove, O regon; Henry Wit- town can know something of the that prosperous little city,.—Drain lock of Cottage Grove, Oregon. Any and all persons claiming ad­ law of the city. A good idea and Nonpareil. versely the above-described lands are a suggestion tor our city council. requested to lile their claims in this For printing o f all kinds place office on or before said 4th day of your order where you can get the March, 1908. B e n j a m in L. E d d y , Register. Portland and Return Only $5.30 best. This is the kind of work the Leader office turns out o f course. T i m b e r l a n d , a c t j u n E 3, 1878- The Southern Pacific Co. is now Mrs. Geo. Brumfield, who has n o t i c e FOB PUBLICATION selling round trip tickets to Port­ been nursing Teddy Nichols, has United States Land Office Roseburg, Oregon, Dec. 20, 1907. land from Cottage Grove for $5.30 returned to Cottage Grove. Mrs. Notice Is hereby given that In com­ good going Saturday ou No. 1C at Brumfield is considered one of the pliance with the provisions o f the act f Congress of June 3, 1878, en­ 1.50 a. m. train, returning Monday best nurses on the Coast, and the o titled “ An act for the sale of timber evening on No. 13 leaving Portland way she handled Teddy’s case and lands I11 the states of California, Nevada and Washington Ter­ at 7.30 p. m., giving all day Satur­ brought him around all right when Oregon, ritory ” as extended to all the Public- day, Sunday and Monday in Port­ he was as sick as a child could be Land States by act of August 4, 1892, WILBUR H. HYLAND land, The same arrangements ap­ and live, proves that she is A 1 in ol Lowell, County of Lane, State (or the profession of nursing.— Yon- Territory) o f Oregon has this day ply from Portland giving Portland May 15, 1907. filed in this office his people a chance to visit valley calla Courier. Mr. Conner was formerly editor of the Koseburg Plaindealer and has beeu connected with several other newspaper enterprises in this state including the Lane County Leader. He will make some satis­ factory diaposition of his interest points at greatly reduced rates. in the Bazaar that he may devote bis entire attention to the papers. Mr. DuBruille is the present manager of the Leader and during his residence at this place with his estimable family, has made a host of friends wko will be pleased to know he has decided to make this citv his permanent home. We wish the new publishers every success. Having recently purchased the well known blacksmith shop of Phillip Hohl, and fitted it up with all the latest improved equipment, including an electric motor, I am prepared to do all kinds of black- j smithing, horseshoeing, woodwork and carriage building at reasonable rates. I also have an emory wheel, specially for grinding Oliver Chilled Plows. Call and see me. P. J . Bartle. M. D. B. F. Seaiefe. M. I> D. A. Palne,.M. D. Geo. O.B. DeBar, M. D. L. E. Mr Don gal, M. D. For the care and treatment ol Medical and Surgical Cases. Modern op perating roonqand equipment. Appliances for X ray work. Sputum asd Mood examinatloas. Fall corps of trained nurses. Rates on applicaliom t r a in ing school for n u r s e s . c