recotnnteiuled for the nomination
as candidates for the various court
tv offices from the different pre
FUBI.ISHKD KV Kl' Y KKl DA Y HY
edicts of the county and the selec
T H K I.KADKK PU Bl.IHHINIi TO (Ine.)
tion aud the nomination of only
E
ditors
C o n n k b A D it B k i i i . i . b .
county seat men for these offices
as in the present campaign, could
Knt.red » U h » l'o iu g e llr o »* fMMtonh-c m ««■- lie overcome without any infringe-
ond-rl»,* mutter.
I ment or violations of the provisions
! of the primary election law. The
SUMS! K i t ’ 1108 KA TK H
Leader looked upon Mr. Calkins
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I suggestion as a good tine and
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j it was adopted by the republican
Throe Monili«
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II paid lo advance hut II not »o paid a
uniform rate ol f j eo per year « I I I he charged. | delegates in Saturday's convention.
COTTAGE GROVE LEADER
Advcrtlaluit rate« made kuuwu ou application
FKID AY. MAY 15, ltxts
ELECT IO N S OF 1908.
Registration reopens, April 21.
Closes for Election, May 15.
Street paving aud hard surface
paving of the metropolitan type
lias become the rule throughout
the cities and towns of Oregon.
Many hundred thousands of dol
lars will lie invested in hard sur
face pavements in Oregon, outside
of Portland and during the present
season Portland is doing more pav
ing than at any time in her history.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Republicans at Portland
Eiatllf la i T od lo t
'I lie big state aud district con
Condensed statement of the financial condition of the Batik of veutious of ( tregou republicans
was held iu Portland Thursday!
Cottage ('.rove as rendered to the Bank Commissioners of the State of
and Senator B 'urne received a de
Oregon, at the close of business May 11, l'JOM.
cisive knockout, the Fulton men
1 >eing iu complete control. Taft
RESOURCES.
was indorsed and the following
L I A Bl I IT IK S .
Loans and discounts......$35,5(>.b(>4 Capital stock paid in..... $ 22 , .500.OO delegates elected:
First congressional district dele
Overdrafts....................
225.28 I'udivided Profits less
gates: R. E. Williams of Polk
Banking house.............. 6,799.95 Expenses and Tax paid
84.17 (elected),' C. A. Schlbrede of
Furniture and Fixtures.. 3,228.05 Due to banks................ 2,025.00 Marshfield (elected).
Second congressional district
Other Real Estate owned
570.00 Total deposits............... 45,616.89
delegates: Asa 11. Thomson of
Cash and Sight Exchange 23,s.19.14
I ’ uintilla, Dr. Henry Waldo Coe
$70,226.06
$70,226.Ob of Multnomah.
Delegates at large, elected bv
1, George M. Hall, Cashier of the altove named bank, do solemn state convention: Charles W. I'ul-1
ton of Clatsop, George 11. W il
ly swear that the above statement is true to the ltest of my knowledge barns of Multnomah. A. N. Gil
and belief.
G eorge M. H a l l , Cashier.
bert of Marioli, W Kuvkendall of
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1 State of Oregon. County of Lane. Sworn to and sub- Laue.
(
*’ j scrilted before me this 1.1th day of May 1908.
(tenenti Election. June 1.
Family Groceries, New Dry Goods
Fine Laces and Embroideries
Ladies' and Gents Shoes
AT
JOHNSON’S STORE
Everything new and uo-to-date. Best brands and grades ot
Fresh Groceries. Country Produce iKiught and sold. Call and
see what a dollar will buy at W. C. J O H N S O N ’S.
Professional Cards.
E i n g a l S. H in d s ,
This campaign in Oregon is re
markable in the unusual interest
displayed iu it bv the far eastern
Closes for Election, Oct.20.
press. Collier's Weekly has been
fighting our senatorial battle for
Pri'slilentlnl Election, Nov. :l.
us aud now comes hundreds of
‘marked copies’ of the Johnstown,
Pa., Democrat to our state, editori
CRYING NEED FOR A NEW COUNTY. ally championing the proposed
Oregon single tax law.
Notary Public for Oregon.
Redini ration reopens, Sept. 20.
IN THK LINK OF
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OUR SPRING AND SUMMER
DRESS GOODS HAVE ARRIVED
We respectfully invite your attention to the altove statement show a A yfA K IO N VKATCIl
1Y1
Phone lUJ Kes. Phone Main 416 V
ing over 52 j»er cent of our deposits in cash and sight exchange, which
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FU NERAL 0 IR E C T 0 R and L IC E N S E O
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is more than three times the amount required by law.
T.
EM BALM ER
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Parlors at Veateh a Lawson’s.
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If you contemplate making a change iu your banking connec ^
tions, or think of opening a new account, we would be pleased to
inens, Princess, Silks, Voiles, Sicilians. Suitings,
confer with you.
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W
e
pay
interest
on
time
deposits.
Safety
deposit
boxes
for
rent.
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Kimona Cloths, Waisting Silks, and a very full
With the extensive improve
What about that l’ourth of July
Yours for business,
ments and developments in the bo celebration? This question seems
ATTORNEY AT L A W
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line of Summer Lawns, India Linons, Dimities,
hemia district, which is situated in to lie quite prevalent at the present
Ottlce: Young Building, Main Street,
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West Side.
Swiss Mercerized and Plain Ginghams. New Lac
both Lane aud Douglas counties, time aud by the talk of several of
the
business
men,
it
does
not
seem
the establishment of great saw
es and Em broideries.^^'
probable that the opportunity to
milling and timlier plants in South
Mr. Stevens Friends After Mr. Keeney
In
the
Leader’s
opinion
an
ad
These goods bought right? Yes, for cash from
celebrate the nations birth will lie
J ^ lt KKANC LUC ILK H ARD
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verse vote on the I'niversitv of
Lane and North Douglas, makes a let to pass unheeded.
the largest dry goods house in the world.
< tregou appropriation would have
Assessor Keeney's slogan during <•
crying demand for a change in the
OPTICIAN and REFRACTIONIST
A
Again the annual Memorial day the effect of convincing the people the campaign is “ Let the railroads 9 Room 1-1 New ChrlsmanBk. Eugene, Or. ^
couuty boundry line so as to in-'
of the country at large that all and other corporations pay their
elude the immense natural re is drawing near and as yet we they had ever heard about Oregon
share of the taxes.” Let us see
have not heard of any preparation
sources and growing industries of iu this vicinity for any public ob being a “ moss-back” state, was what he has done during his past
this section in one and the saute servance of the day. In this mat alas, too true. Let us demonstrate administration towards carrying
W . K I M K, M . D .
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county, in order to overcome the ter our jieople naturally expect the the fact that ( tregou is up-to-date out this campaign cry iu Lane
in educational matters as well as county. The Southern
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P H Y S I C I A N an il SU K G ICON
Ì
Pacific
old
soldiers
to
take
the
lead.
many difficulties arising in secur
in the various business and indus main line is assessed $20,(MX) a
Office In McFarland Building
^
Over
Cochran's
Furniture
Store
D
®
ing titles, making correct filings
The newspapers are poking a trial pursuits by voting for the uni mile in Lane county. In Linn,
Office Phone, 341 Residence Phone, 531
and entries as well as public road good deal of fqn at the “ Merry versity appropriation.
Douglas and Marion counties, the
and other improvements. Both W idow” hats, but the Leader’s
Southern Pacific main line is as
It is pretty generally known that sessed $.?(),(MX) a mile. We ask
Roseburg and Eugene the present fashion editor says he rather likes
a . p o s t e r , » . c.
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county seats of these respective the “ Merry W idow” hat and the Geo. (). Knowles will come out as Mr. Keenev to answer the queetion
Spinal
and
Vibrating
merry widows as well.
an indeiieudent candidate for the why he assesses the Southern Pa
Treatm ents.
,
counties, which embrace an area
legislature and is said to lie a cific main line $10,(XXI a mile less
greater than that of several of the
A few years ago Billie Bryan Statement No. 1 man. His friends than Linn, Douglas and Marion L
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SAW MILL SUPPLIKS
FARM MACHINKRY
New England states, are situated was known as the "boy orator of are now hustling the 150 names to counties.
the
Pintle”
and
now
he
is
referred
Thursday,
October
17tli
1907
so far from this section of lioth
sign, his petition that the law re
STKAM AND GASOLINK KNGINKS.
to by liis followers as William J. quires. Mr. Knowles is a recent the Western Oregon Lumber Man
counties, as to render it inconveni
PACKING. HOSK AND BKLTING
J S . M BULKY,
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Bryan, the “ grand old man of the resident of Eloreuee, but is also ufacturing Association held a
ent and expensive for our jieople democra t io parry. ’ ’
A T T O R N E Y AT L A W
known in the southeast part of the meeting in Cottage Grove. Oregon,
to visit these places continually for
Special Attention (liven to Mining and
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and a resolution was adopted that
county.
Corporation Law.
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The battleship fleet is scheduled
the transaction of legal and coun
Assessor Keenev be requested to
O ffice, Suite 3. Bank B u ildin g.
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raise the valuation on the road bed
ty business. The time is therefore to arrive and anchor in Puget
Sound May 27 and Tacoma and
of the Southern Pacific to $.10,(XX)
at hand when a good sized slice Seattle are making preparations
a mile, the same as in Douglas,
should lie caived from lioth of for a grand reception to the officers
J C. JOHNSON,
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Linn and Marion counties. In
these counties and a new couuty aud men.
A T T O K N E Y AT LA W
the same issue of the Guard, As 9
sessor Keeney iu an interview,
Estates Administered, Mining Patents
formed. The people of the l.o-
Wholesale and Retail
Procured. M in ing a w l Corporation Law .
Mrs. Nick Long worth, formerly
stated that the lumbermans con
a specially,
office over Griffin, Vcatch 4
rane and coast section favor such
Alice Roosevelt, is to make politi
Hardware.
veutiou a(. CuUage Grove was a
a scheme, the Bohemia miners are cal speeches on the stump in Ohio
>ffice Photic, Main ILL
Residence. Nò,
2'
mouth late in passing the resolu
enthusiastic for it, the Pass creek during the coming campaign, in
tion and that on September 18th
timlier aud mill men are lioostiug favor of the Republican candidate
lie had decided to take such action
for
congress.
but had not made it public. We
for it, in fact there is not a citizen
Architect.
ask Mr. Keenev t|ie question, why
in South Lane or North Douglas,
Those who have had an oppor
he made this statement in that in Free Thomas. Hitgene, Ore., Sketches
but can see the great necessity for tunity of driving into the country
and plans drawn, bine prints and spec
terview and has not carried it into
BRASS GOODS AND TINWARK
ifications. (ieneral supervision over
such a movement, owing to the recently, rejiort crops looking ex
effect.
buildings in course o f construction. If
STOVKS AND RANGKS
peculiar typography and grouping ceedingly well. Oregon has her
The Southern Pacific company
thinking of building, large or small,
best clothes on now.
lias 40.70 miles of main line road
see me. Term s reasonable. Room 7,
of resources and industries em
MITCHKLL WAGONS
Chrisman block.
51-2ni*
WINDMILLS. PUMPS
bed in Lane county. The differ
braced within this proposed new
Briefly, the south seems to be di
ence in assessed value between 20,-
county, which would still leave vided into two classes— those who
H. C. M A D S E N ,
000 and .10,(XX) a mile would be
Lane and Douglas counties with are fighting drink and those who
$407,600. The voters of Lane
W atchm aker .
A S SE SS O R B. F. KEENEY.
large territories, rich in resources, are fighting drunk.
county will not judge a public o f Repairing at reasonable charges.
ficial
by
the
promises
he
makes
All work guaranteed tirst-ciass.
and their county seat towns cen
“’ Let the railroad company and
Big crops will be no small factor
Watehes, Clocks and Jewelry at Lowest Price
trally located. The Leader thinks in restoring old-time prosperity in other corporate interests pay their when a candidate for re-election,
so much as by the official record
COTTAGE GROVE. ORE.
share of the taxes.”
the time opportune for a concerted the country.
he has made.
movement toward the formation of
The official “ backbone” of the
The Southern Pacific Co., should Gasoline Engine Irrigation, Spraying
Foreign counts were bom to be
a new county from South Lane
pay $.1(),(XX) or more a mile, in this
man
whose
likeness
is
here
shown
and Pumping Machinery
supported by American heiresses.
and North Douglas, on the part of
has been worth many dollars to county as its just projxjrtiou of the FnlrlMink«-Mi>rsn(itt“oline Engines for
A ll Kinds of
taxes.
the Cottage ('.rove Commercial
pumping, sprayiiq?. sawing, grind
the taxpayers of Laue county and
ADDITIO NAL LOCAL NEWS.
Springfield offers to the voters of
ing. Outflits complete.
club and the people of this favored
he will be re-elected for a second Lane county, a candidate for as Fairbanks Scnles for weighing.
section of the two counties. Let
Fairbanks-Mors«
Dynamos and Motors
Winter is lingering in the lap of term as county assessor by a large sessor in the person of Welby
for power end light.
us get busy and bring this matter spring. A little more sunshine, majority, for when the average Stevens who will not merely prom
Fairbanks.Morse Windmills & Towers
to a vote of the people at the elec Mr. Weather Man!
voter goes to the polls J uue 1 st lie ise to, but will carry into effect the Kafrlmnks-MorseGrinders, Feed Chop-
principle
that
railroads
and
other
ders, Well I’umps
tion two years hence.
L. W . Baker of Eugene, has will have a Keen-ey(e) on his corporations, should pay their All first quality goods at low prices.
Always In Stock. Liberal terms.
lieen looking after buisness inter ballot.
share of the taxes.
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G R IF F IN « V E A T C H . A g e n t,
W . W . Calkins, U. S. Commis ests iu this city this week.
Assessor B. E. Keeney has raised
C olttv.e Grove. Oregon
sioner of Eugene, spent a few
Brief Sketch of L. R. Edmunson.
Hon. J. M. ( ’.lass, the great tem- the Southern Pacific company as
Fairbanks
• Morse Co.,
days in this city last week. Mr. perance orator will sjteak on the sessment from $5000 to $20,000
P O R T L A N D . O R .E G O N
C H A S . M A T T H E W S . Proprietor.
local
option
question
at
the
Chris
Calkins is a candidate for repre
per mile in this county. At this
Leon R. Edmunson, the only
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sentative on the republican ticket tian church tonight. All are in rate he will soon get it up to $50,- candidate upon the democratic
vited.
C O T T A O K OHO V E
aud has the ability aud qualifica
(XX) per mile as it is in Linn and ticket for representative, is a native
W. E. Lewis of Worcester, Mas Douglas counties, which lie prom son of the state of Oregon, having
tions necessary to ably represent
Lane county’s interests in the Ore sachusetts, arrived iu Eugene the ises to do, and the taxpayers have lieen reared and educated iu Lane
early part of last week and in com
gon legislature. Mr. Calkins iu
All the latest treatments.
pany with K. J. Hard, the well found out that Keeney keeps his county, where lie lias siient all of
discussiug the Laue county repub known mining man. came to Cot promises.
his life.
Electrical
The Standard High Grade Fence of the
He is a young man of exem
lican convention in Eugene said tage ( '.rove and went up to visit
Harry Bown for sheriff on thei plary- habits and is desert ig of
World.
There is over 400 miles of this
that he considered it a good time the Bohemia mining district W ed
democratic ticket, who has been a
nesday.
lie
will
no
doubt
lie
grat
famous
wire
fence in Douglas county, Oregon.
consideration
at
the
hands
of
the
to introduce and pass a resolution
ified with what he sees at the Ve deputy during the administration
This
is
High
Carbon Spring Wire which will
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LABORATORY
\
voters.
Mr.
Kdniuirson
is
a
strong
providing for the holding of a
suvius, ( tregou-Colorado and River of Sheriff l'isk seems to be the
keep its shape when properly stretched. Will
county convention by the republi side properties of Mr. lia r«, as popular candidate for the office advocate of the Initiative and Ref
Kor further particular« addre«»
carry a full stock of wire a t all times.
cans hereafter prior to the primary much work has lteen done at these aud is making a thorough and erendum and of the election of
I»r. H . C. S C H L E K F .
election, for the purpose of recom mines and a great deal of fine ore clean campaign, and is a gentle I ’ nited States senators by the direct
Inquire of
man in every seine of the word.
mending candidates for the various has been blocked out. The Lead That he will make a capable sheriff vote of the people as provided for
DAVID GRIlKiS,
or STRARNS & CHEN0WITH, Agents
er exjiects to lie able to give Mr.
in Statement No. 1, of the primary
county offices, subject to the choice
Cottage Grove, Ore.
Oakland, Ore.
Lewis' impressions of the mines goes without saying, his past e x
of the voters at the primary elec on his return, as well as a concise perience in the office doing entirely law, and if elected as one of the General B lacksm ith in g
tion. At such a convention repre statement of mining conditions in away with the usual trouble of the three representatives from Lane
Horseshoeing n specialty.
Wagon and carriage re-
inexjierieuced. iu fact, he will lie county, pledges himself to support
sentative republicans could he the camp, from Mr. Hard.
Ing. A ll work guaranteed
right ’at home” when he assumes
Edison, Columbia
Have your horsesteeth ex
the peoples choice for United States
amined and repaired. Shot
charge of this important office and
at rear o f Hemenway A
Victor
Burkholder’ s Store
will continue to carry out the work senator, and that he will vote first,
last
and
all
the
time
for
Mr.
Cake,
GRAPH0PH0NES
of the present efficient sheriff with
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out the least embarrassment, lie if Mr. Cake is chosen by the
Records
will make an officer who will at people, although his jiersoiial
This is the Fund that protects our depositors
Notions,
Novelties
at all times see that the law is
from loss, coupled with years of successful
choice is Geo. E. Chamberlain, for
properly enforced when it comes to
business experience. This Bank has a
duty. He should and will be I'nited States senator.
And a ll Kinds of
Mr. Edmunson attended the
Capital o f .......................................
525.000.00 ’ elected by a good majority.
l niversity of ( Iregon for many
Surplus Fund of
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5,000.00 j
Fire Notice.
years
and obtained his law educa
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Undivided Profit of
10,000.00 ;
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D. C. Baughman. Prop r.
The dry weather is coming on, tion at Ann Arbor, Michigan and Leave orders at Cunningham s Con
Stockholders Liability of
25,000.00 ;
look out for fires, have that house: is well equipped to represent Lane
fectionery Phone 73 cr phone
A Total of
$65,000.00
f am prepared to do Carpet and
or barn insured. Tom Awbrev can ; county, in the legislature, and his
residence 406
HAY. GRAIN,
Rug Weaving on short notice. Rea
This means that we must lose 165.000.00 before our
save you money in the most pop
legal
education
would
assist
him
FLOUR.
MILL FEED
sonable
prices
and
satiafaction
is
dmositors could lose one cent. This protection is for
ular fire Insurance Co. in Oregon
guaranteed. Call at west W all
When vou think BANK think of the
POULTRY SUPPLIES
See Tom Awbrev at the express | in preparing bills that his constitu
street. Phone 386.
1—8*
ents wished passed
office for rates.
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BANK OF COTTAGE GROVE.
Goods will be Priced Right
from the First so we will not
have to Cut the Price in the
Middle to sell them afterwards
c.
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Wynne Hardware Company
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Hardware and Machinery
COTTAGE GROVE
FLOUR
MILLS
M ill Feed
G ratin
and Hay
THE PAGE WOVEN W IR E FENCE.
PLAIN and MEDICATED BATHS I
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HAULING
FIRST OF NHTI
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BHNK
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o r o v e ork uon
Carile! ami H uit WeaiÏDf. GENERAL FEED STORE
Hauling Done Promptly at
Reasonable Charge
Election ottlv two weeks from
M onday.
lit dry Laue county 55 federal i
(liquor licenses have l»eeii issued.
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Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Phone Office 135.
Residence 215