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About Cottage Grove leader. (Cottage Grove, Or.) 1905-1915 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 24, 1908)
COTTAGE GROVE. OREGON INDUSTRIES AND RESOURCES. Located on the upper Willamette River HI uiilee south of Portland on Southern Pa- cihc aud Oregon «1 South F.astrtu Railroad*. Population 2JQU; two l*u k s. tmlilic and high schools, live churches; water, light and sew er systems ¡creamery; flour mill; two brick yards; saw mills; wood work factory; match factory; steam laundry and the Lea.dor. threat forests of timber tributary to Cottage Grove; fifteen saw mills three shingle mills, within a radius of 15 miles. Headquarters tor bohemia gold mines and black butte quicksilver mines; valleys and foot hills well adapted tg fruitgrowing, farming and dairying. For information regarding this great country subscribe for the Lgaaar. PUBLISHED S E M I -W E E K L Y COTTAGE GROVE LEADER BOHEMIA NUGGET Consolidated January 9. 1908 C O T T A G E G R O V E , O REGON, T U E S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 24, 1908. VOL. XX. NO. 32 SUMMARY OF FIRST ANNUAL DISTRICT FAIR “ The Men Behind the G u m ." Held By the Cottage Grove Dis- trict Fair Association. FULL LISI OF THE King, first and second cockerel, things in proportion. P e r h a p s the management would have liked to first and second pullet. largest individual display was that *«*, hut still the stock shown was The general verdict is that Cot M . M. Lower, third cockerel aud of Hardy Crow, of Lorane, who of a high class and worthy of tage d rov e’s first Annual Harvest third pullet. had a general liu e*f vegetables and mention. In the pig line were fair was a success, regardless of Partridge Plymouth Rocks— O. apples. Fred Walker of Cottage i ***** Poland Chinas and Duroc the fact that the idea was con 0 . Veatch, first cockerel, first and Grove, had on display some yellow Jerseys, shown by J. A. Morgan, ceived, grounds leased and fenced, second pullet. dent corn which compares favor Curtis Veatch, \\\ M. Wheeler lumber contracted for and buildings Black Javas— I). B. Chamber- ably with that grown in Iowa or aiul Hamilton Veatch respectively; erected, all within less than two leu, first cockerel, first, second Nebraska. There was also a registered Southdown sheep shown months prior to the date o f the aud third pullet and first |>eii. good showing of flint corn and by S. B. Morss; Angora goats rep first cock, first and second co ck women’ s exhibit and to say what fair. All of the citizens o f Cot Rhode Island Reds— Mrs. M. A. it consisted of would take up too some popcorn grown ou land that resenting the herds of Edgar King tage drove, aud the business men Walker, first cockerel, second and erel. much space. There were pieced was broken up 5.? years ago. All and Curtis Veatch: Eelix Currin S. C. White Leghorns— R. C. in particular, gave the movement third pullet and first pen, quilts, embroidery work of all des of this has reached a high state of had on show a fine five-months-old Arne, first cock, first and second at least their moral support, but A . Brund, second cockerel. Shorthorn hull and Mrs. Sarah pullets. criptions, hair work, such as l>erfection. the real "men behind the guns" T. K. Gill, third cockerel, first Cochran showed one of the finest The exhibits of the pupils in wreaths, ‘ chains, etc. oil, pastel F. B. Phillips, second cock, were Thos. Pearce, president of pullet, second pen. all grades of the Cottage Gtove Jersey bulls in Lane county. This and photographed pictures, hand- first and second hen, third pullet the Pair Association; C. C. Hazle -1 White Wyandotte»— M. F. I)es was very creditable. There animal is two years old. A Dur ton, secretaVy; Ben Lurch, treas-! 1. arzes, first cock, first, second and best pen. In All of the Numerous painted china, Batteuberg laces, schools were maps, compositions and ham hull was also shown by J. I. bead work, pyrography specimens, S. C. Brown Leghorns— M. M. urer; H. O. Thompson, chairman I and third hen. pa|iers on various subjects, as well Jones. This bull is five years old Departments. crocheted, knitted and pin work, Lower, Creswell, first, second and of the building committee, Prank Robert Griffin, first cockerel, sofa pillows and all the work that as specimens of penmanship that and is from the herd o f the Ladds B. Phillips, superintendent and F. third cockerel. first and second pullet and first H. Rosenberg. Each and every a woman takes a delight in niauu were far above the average. One ! at Portland. Faverolles— H. K. Metcalf, first pen. Biggest Little Fair Ever Held one o f these gentlemen were untir In the section set apart for the feature of this showing was that facturing. cock, first cockerel, first, second M. M. Lower, second and third ing in their efforts to make this in the State— Exhibitors showing of horses was to be found o f the first graders, who submitted t)ue special feature in this de and third hen, first and second first annual fair a success aud even cockerel and third pullet. samples of their ability in the several of the best bred equines on Pleased with Awards partment was a postal card upon pullet, aud first pen. neglected their own business affairs Golden Wyandottes— W. C. Pacific coast. Prominent cutting line, imitating the which was written a message of 22 paper to accomplish such a feat. Right Conner, first cockerel, first, second Buff Cochin Bantams— Mrs. flowers aud fruits. among those on exhibition was a here we want to say, however, that and third pullet, first pen. Clara Taylor, first hen. The Cottage Grove fair passed lines and done by a man 90 years the ladies committees are entitled The Cottage Grove Manufactur grade Morgan stallion owned by Silver Laced Wyandottes— Harry S. C. ‘White Bantams— Frankie off with a larger attendance than of age. The text is clear, the to a full share of credit also, for Will Baiubridge, a I’ercheron and lines being uniform and the letters Wallace, first cock, first, second to them is due all credit for the Shire colt six mouths old by J. D. perfectly formed. Several draw and third hens and first pen. splendid displays in the fancy Anderson, who also shotved agrade iugs and paintings are exhibited, work, cooking, art and many other Bull Cochin Bantams— Mrs. J. | Clyde mare two years old that is a departments at the fair. lieing the work of children rang' W. Baker, first cockerel aud first The initial fair has had the ¡beauty. J. 1. Jones showed sev- ing in age from t> to 12 years. pullet. effect to awaken a general interest i * ral fine horses, consisting of a This feature was especially worthy B. B. Red Game Bantams— in such exhibits aud an annual i grade Shire colt five months old Cecil Colwell, first cockerel, first of mention. fair and a bigger fair is assured. and second pullet. j that was as large as an ordinary hi the culinary line were to be Begin laying your plans for an Mammoth Bronze Turkeys— | yearling, a grade Shire two-yeaT exhibit for next fall right now. found such products of the house Wm. Kelly, first cock and first We regret that the cuts o f Presi I old that stands 17 hands high and j wife's skill as bread, cakes, pies, hen. dent Pearce, Secretary Hazleton j weighs in the neighborhood o f | home made candy, doughnuts and and Treas. Lurch, could not be Pigeons— Roy Lambert, first and 17(H) |x>iinds, the imported Shire I other dainties. had for this issue o f the Leader. second pair. : stallion "B ouncing Boy” that The mining exhibit was not as However, we will say that they White Rabbits— Oscar Slack, I weighs an even ton and is owned are just as good looking as Rosen large as was expected, still there first ribbon. berg, Phillips and Thompson aud by what is known as the Shire was a fine showing from the Roscoe Warner, red and white just as energetic. I company of which Mr. Jones is Champion mine, which consists of ribbon. The Last day. I manager. W . B. Cooper had on free milling gold ore. Colored Rabbit— Roscoe Warner, 'exhibition a W ilkes-Hackney Saturday, the last day o f the I The showing of vegetables w blue ribbon. Cottage Grove District Pair opened | stallion— a roadster, as well as his F. H. Rosenberg. Supt. Exhibits. j exceptionally fine, consisting of all bright aud clear and the crowd of .driving mare, "A lice Roo*e.velt” Besides the entries noted above j kinds af vegetables ‘grown in thi Friday was in evidence. As soon a full sister to the stallion above there was a pair of Liewelleti setter H. 0. Thompson. Building Supt. Wynne, first cocker..!, fust, second ' latitude. There were mammoth as the gates were opened in the ¡and who is called "T ed d y K.” puppies shown and which the pumpkins, gigantic squashes, huge morning people were there waiting and third pullet, and first pen. Buckeyes— I). J. DuBruille, first ladies declared "to cute for any for tickets. potatoes and beets and carrots as ing Company had a fine booth in The mare is said to be one o f the The exhibits were judged Friday cockerel, first, second and third thing.” There was alsa a pair of long as the moral law, onions that which was a fine showing o f mis finest drivers in this part of the sion furniture, such as tables, j state, and Mr Cooper has refused and the decision of the judges pullet, first and second pen. prairie dogs on exhibition, also a F B. Phillips. Superintendent Fair. rival in size Lane county's biggest Buff Cochins— F. II. Rosenberg, gave general satisfaction. chairs, pedestals, stands, doors JxiHi for her several times. flying fox squirrel. apples, cabbage heads that weigh aud mantels. The poultry exhibit was the one first and second cockerel, first, The exhibit o f horses was under was anticipated when it opened. that proved the center of attrac second and third hen, first, second ( c o n t in u e d o n p a g e t w o ) as much as .to pounds and other In the pavilliou was placed the tlie immediate supervisisou o f J. The Oregon Mineral Water com and third pullet, first and second tion. This section was under the pally also had a fine showing of B. Wheeler, a horseman of years immediate supervision of Mr. R. pen. Black Laugshans— W . C. Con its celebrated brand of Loudon of exjierieiice and a gentleman C. Arne, a gentleman who is in the poultry business aud who ner, first cockerel, first, second Mineral water. This company who at all times places his ser makes a specialty of raising prize and third pullet, and first pen. makes its headquarters in Cottage vices at the option o f others in winning White Leghorns. B. F. Mrs. Edgar King, second and Grove and is doing a good busi showing the stock improvements Keeney, county assessor o f Lane third cockerel, first, second and in this place. ness. county, acted as judge. Mr. third hen, and second pen. Keeney is a chicken fancier and E. C. Morton, the Creswell har B A B Y SH O W . Silver Gray Dorkings— E. E. raiser o f thoroughbred fowls and Bright, first cock, first, second and ness maker, had on exhibition a The following were the winners knows the genus chickeu as well third hen and first pen. set of double harness which was in the baby show held Saturday as any man in this section o f the Buff Orpingtons— H. K. Metcalf, pronounced by those who know to afternoon: country. first cookerel, first and second lie one of the finest s|iecimeiis There were fowls o f nearly all pullet and first pen. F’attest baby under 3 years old, of harness maker’s art ever shown kinds, from the mammoth black Mr. and Mrs, Geo. McReyuolds, Rev. II. L. Nave, second co ck Laugshans and Barred Plymouth to the public. 'File harness was erel. seven mouths old baby, first prize, Rocks to the little toy Bantams, the handiwork of Mr. Morton’s Mrs. Edgar King, third pullet. fit. aud they all looked good. son, who learned the trade in his Silver Spangled Ilainburgs— I). l’ rettiest baby under 1 year, Mr. M A N Y PKN S OF P O U L T R Y father’s shop at Creswell. B. Chamberlen, first cockerel, first, I and Mrs. John W ilson’s 10 months The j>eus on exhibition aud the second and third pullet. Veatch »V Lawson, the ]K>pular I old baby boy, $1. nrizes conferred follow: Houdans— E. E. Bright, first Grove furniture dealers, also had a Prettiest l»oy one to three years Barred Plymouth Rocks—John old, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Richmond’s cock, cockerel, first, second and booth arranged in which they Phillips, first cock, first and third hens, first, second and third showed a line of the finest bed little sou Deltnas, $1. second hen, first and second pullet, pullet, aud first and serond pens. Prettiest girl uuder 1 year, room. and parlor furniture, carpets, first and second pen. Roselle Stanley, $1. Black Minorcas— I). J. DuBruille, Charles Mathews, second cock. rugs, etc. 1’iettiest girl 1 to 3 years, Dor- 1). B. Chamberlain, first cock first cock and first pullet. L IV E S T O C K S E C T IO N . White Minorca»— D. T. Aubrey, erel and second pen. i‘ . otha Scarbrough, little daughter of In the livestock section there Mr. and Mrs. Eby Scarbrough of M. M. Lower, Creswell, second first cockerel, first, second and and third cockerel and third pullet. third pullet and first pen. were not as many exhibits as tile Creswell, $1. White Plymouth Rocks— Alta Buff Leghorns— Grace Bennett, re is great satisfaction in know Wheeler=Thompson Co.’s ing that when you buy GROCERIES I BIG $10,000 STOCK Y o u are getting N ew , Fresh Stock M en and Boys’ High Class of the best standard brands. SUITS, OVER COATS, CRAVENETTES IN SHOES at W e can fit any foot and give you Style, comfort and durability. |! Slaughtered Prices f t For Benefit of Creditors. PEARCE BROTHERS. Phone Main 6 4 3 — Our own Delivery. W . H. ABRAMS, Assignee.