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Or« H is to r ic « ! S o cie ty (Stato If y o u L ik e TH E LEAD ER B o o s t fo r It- it n o t. S o n d y o u r C ritic is m to t h is F s p s r . A 4 v * r t l M In TH E LEAD ER T h is is W h a t B rin g s B u s i n e s s a n d g ives th o P a p a r L ife- PUBLISHED S E M I-W E E K L Y COTTAG E GROVE LEA D ER B O H E M IA N V G G ET C o n so lid a te d J a n u a r y 9 , 1 9 0 8 Wise Talks By The Office Boy COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON, FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1909. CELEBRATION AND SWEET PEA CARNIVAL A SUCCESS IN SPITE OF IRE RAINFALL ’ PRIZE WINNERS IN SWEET PEA SHOW The Second Annual Sweet I’ea 1 Show last Friday evening and I Saturday was largely attended and . proved a lieautiful exhibit of this pretty and fragrant flower. Many entries were made in the various ; classes and competition for the prizes was keen. The awards were placed by Judge Ralph Scott, I of the Portland Seed Co., as fol-1 lows: Large Crowd in Attendance. Monster Parade, Two CL ASS ON K Brass Bands, Many Fine Floats. Circus, Mrs. T . C. Wheeler, first; Ju li ette Woodard, second; Mrs. O. j Spear, third. Baseball, Fireworks, Dance. CLASS TWO best cream— Mrs. D. J . Du Itruille. first; Mrs. 11. K. Metcalf, second; Mrs. A. If. Wood, third. best pink— Mrs. 11. K. Metcalf, first; Mrs. fv J . Sherwood, second; George Hall, third. best white— Mrs. T . C. Wheeler, first; Mrs. II. K. Metcalf, second; Mrs. A. If. Wood, third. best red— Mrs. A. b. Wood, first; R. M V'eatch, second; Geo. Hall, third. Dark red -R. M. Vealch, first; Mrs. J . 1*. Curriu second; Mrs. D. J . Du Itruille, third. Lavender— Mrs. 11. K Metcalf. first; Mrs. A If. Wood, second; R. M. V'eatch, third. I TOV F L O A T S . WKNK ON THE COURT OP HONOR, A.-Y.-l*. EXPOSITION, SEATTLE. In constructing Its grogp of five buildings, the. United States Govern ment had regard for the type of architecture followed generally In the buildings of the Exposition proper. The Exposition structures are In the modern French renalasance ana the Government In the modern Spanish. The two styles tie In nicely together and make an harmonious whole. On the right of the picture la tfTe Alaska bulkjjng, one of the Government group. In the center la the European Exhibit« Palace. On the left Is a facade of the Palace of Agriculture. The last two named are In the French renaissance and were completed before December 1, 1908. The Alaskg building way completed April 16, kebekah Lodge in pink and green crepe paper with Ilildred Hall riding in float. Ivan Cunningham’s float was very original. It represented Nes mith county, the little girl, Cleo Lewis, riding, representing Cottage Grove the county seat. The float was drawn by two boys and two girls, the two l>oys representing the Commercial Club and Woman’s Club, the girls in the lead the Leader and Western Oregon, lioys representing miners, lumbermen, farmers, doctors, lawyers and liter chants assisted in the movement. It was a beautiful floral float and attracted much attention. I Dean Lawton's float represented CONTRACT LET FOR STEWART BRICK STORE Goldfields. The cry "take the boat from Main street to the ball grounds" just liefore the game, created a great deal of amusement.! During the afternoon and evening the two electric theaters, and Snows Dog and Pony Shows in the big tent near the depot were lilierally patronized, but the ice j cream and confectionery stands were up against it good and hard, j lu the evening Fireworks Com mitteemau. P. If. Rosenberg and assistants, donned their rain coats, ascended McFarland's butte and j set oil the fireworks display as ad vertised and it proved a very bril liant and creditable display and showed to advantage from all parts of the city. The days observances Yes Wallace, the successful bid closed with a grand ball at the armory which was well attended der on the big Woodward brick, and was orderly throughout, e x has also secured the contract for cellent music being furnished by A. J . Stewart’s uew brick on Main street and put a force of men to Nelson's orchestra. Many times during the day visi work on the iuterior foundation tors were heard to remark that Weduesdav morning. This brick Cottage Grove’s citizens m anifest-! vv*b be .U)xb5 leet single story, ed great pluck in carrying out the but with a to foot ceiling which advertised program as well as they will admit of a gallery all the way did, considering the very incle around the room upon which to ment weather. Had fair weather display goods above the eight foot prevailed it would have been the shelving. This plan will also ad greatest celebration in Cottage mit of a large sky light which will Grove’s history, as it was, a large insure a well lighted store room, good natured and orderly crowd with the additional light from the was in town aud all made the best fine plate glass front. We under stand the building will be occupied of the situation. by Simeral & Van Deuburg, furni ture dealers. Cottage Grove’s big celebration "Nesmith Ib id .” It was white Monday was marred by a trick of decorated with yellow and green Jupiter Pluvius, but the copious and carried four little tots repre I took a good long look showers did not prevent the carry- sentiug characters. This toy float ingout of the great parade program received first prize, through the place today and although it was delayed slightly. | Rex Wheeler and Mark Tkornp- in addition to sweeping out, j The parade started at about ltL.fO j son’s float was a minuture liberty cleaning the show cases and |0 , cjocj . from the corner of Main car, driven by a doll representing front windows, checking the and Fourth streets and was headed " I ’ucle Sam ,” a large doll as freight, delivering g o o d s , j by the Cottage Grove band. Next "Goddess of Liberty” with smaller came Company 1C., the “ Liberty” dolls as maids. This float was tending to office duties, help ¡car with IJr. Maey as “ Cuele also awarded a prize. ing write letters and getting Sam ” Leila Lewis, as "O regon,” Wand drill by little boys. up the ads, they want me I all of the other states also being DECORATED BA BY B U G G I E S . to make myself familiar with j represented. Alice Dorothy Thoiupsou and the stock so I can help out I ‘V'olumbia’s” chariot followed, Verna Phillips as sun flowers re during a rush and sell goods. Miss Mildred l’ringle as Columbia. ceived the prize. Next was the “ Goddess of Lib The new summer togs are D EC OR AT ED DOLI. B U G G I E S . > CLASS T H R E E erty” float, Miss Anna Rhoda, coming in fast now and Ada Matthews doll carriage re Most unique display— Mrs. A. “ Goddess:” Mrs. J. •). Van they’ie going out fast. You ltruud, art square "N esm ith," Winkle, “ Peace;” Mrs. A. brand, ceived the prize. don’t have to look for the first: Mrs. T. C. Wheeler, star, “ Plenty;” “ Maids of Honor,” O T H E R P R I Z E AWARDS. second; Mrs. C. C. Hazleton, Miss blanche names on our tailored suits to Vealch, Mabel best decorated buggy or float, dressed doll, third- know whether they have Rosenberg, Crsula Lockwood, “ The Toggery,” W- A. Ileinen- Most artistic boquet— Mrs. A. Verna Brown. style about them or uot—the way. L. Woodard, first; Mrs. L. Lurch, garments themselves proclaim Chariot representing “ lslauds” best groomed team— l ’our horse second; Pauline Rickie, third. that half a block away. driven by Miss Jordan Lillie. chariot, M. Wheeler's team, Gow- Wild flowers, h o y s — Tyler The men’s suits we are F’loat bearing “ Goddess of Ju s dyville. Hooper, lirst: Hen Rickie, second; t i c e , ” Miss Eunice VanDeuberg, showing have the good style lu the plug ugly parade Tom which puts a person in good Clare Conner, third. and “ Angel of Peace,” Miss Hall. Parker was awarded first prize, Wild flowers, g i r l s — Marion company if he wants it. “ \V. <). W .” float, a huge cedar $12.50; Hayseed baud second, $7.- Hooper, ,Jirst; Verna Phillips, j stump containing wedge and great 50; C. C. Dubruille third, $5. They have the evidence all on their side. It isn’t enough second; Florence .Magee, third. ¡axe, a monster representation of SNOW ’S G R E A T E R SHOW SE C T IO N . best rose boquet— Mrs. W. T. the Woodman emblem. to be all right in these hust Show band. Kayser, first and second; Mrs. ling days— you’ve got to look Woodard and Rouse float, two Trained horses. all right as well and our uew Cottle, third. 1 great clear saw logs on a new log Shetland ]K>uies. best potted plant— Hazel Hem ging wagon drawn by six horses. togs do just that thing for you. Float carrying trained dogs. emvay, first; Mrs. F. D. Wheeler, These logs free of knots scaled Now for the ladies, we have Clowns on donkeys. second and third. white wash skirts from $1.25 251X1 board feet. 1— Mrs. T . C. This completed the parade which Special No. to $2.50, the summer goods Spray-Wynne. Co. Hardware was the largest one ever seen in are all reduced to prices Wheeler, first. float. this city and would have been within reach of anyoue’s Special No. 2— No entry. No. Rees-Wallace Co. float. purse. Next week I will 5— Mrs. !. b. Wood, first. W. A. Hemenway’s "Japanese” much larger had the inclement weather not caused several soeie have bargains that will sur-' Special No. 4 — Mrs. T . C. float. ties to abandon their floats, but as prise you. Wheeler, first. Cottage Grove Creamery and lee it was, it proved a great attraction W IL L IK , with Special No. 5— Mrs. T . C. Plant float. Wheeler, first. Carriage containing Mayor Job, and was a credit to the city aud In Speaker A. L. briggs. Rev. the celebration committee. Congressman Cushman, Washing Adams and Miss Palmer, reader. stead of marching to the City Park the parade halted at the Armory ton state, died at a New York hos CO TTA G E G RO VE. O RE. S W K K T PKA SHOW SE C T IO N . where the literary and musical ex pital July <>, as a result of a sur Owing to the rain a number of ercises were carried out very credit gical operation followed by an at ably as follows: Albany now has five blocks of tack of pneumonia. Washington the drills were omitted. . band also lost a governor recently. First, were decorated horses rid- Music paved streets. Rev. Adams i den by girls, Miss Allie Phillips Invocation “ Star Spangled banuer,” Panto receiving thffprize. mime ___ -- Girls. Decorated horses ridden by boys, Reading Declaration Miss Palmer Ivstel llerren, prize. Song, “ America" Chorus Hoop drill by girls. Prof. A. L. briggs Decorated bicycles ridden by Oration . . Music ___ Aland girls. Vena Wheeler, prize. Decorated bicycles ridden by AFT ER NO ON . | boys, Virgil Powell, prize. Owiug to the rain the "Plug Bow and arrow drill bv girls. Cgly” parade was reduced to less Hampton O . Co. VOL. XXL NO. 13 Contractor Pushing Work on This and Wood ward Block. PRIZES AWARDED FOR BES1 KEPT YARDS KERMIT HOLDS RECORD KILLS LARGEST LION l’he Civic Improvement commit tee of the Woman’s Club an Naivaslia, British liast ‘Africa, «ounces the following awards for j „ i y _> A l l the members of the the lies! kept lawns and yards in Roosevelt exi>editiou, at present in Cottage Grove after the annual in - jCMUp on the Lolelta Plain*, in the spection last week hv the judges I Solik district are in excellent appointed: health Theodore Roosevelt has First prize, J . II. McFarland, $5 | sj,ot al|0ther lion, while a very cash: second prize, ben Lurch large, tawny-named lion, ha* silver cup. | fallen before the rifle of his sou, b lu e ribbo n j Keriuit. This animal holds the !'• * hillips, Mr. Short, Dr. H- i recor«.l for size of the present ex- R. Job, Mr. I’yson, I L K . Metcalf, | peditiou. Iu addition, the party M. V’eatch. 1 has secured three giraffes, two R E D R I I I R ON eland, six topi and a large uumlier S. R. Piper, Mr. C. Jackson, Mr. Hartung, II. 11. Thompson, | °f antelope. A. brund Lively Road Controversy. W H I T E R IBBO N. C. W. Wallace, Jas. Potts, Kva 1 lenten way, Jas. Robison, J . K. Barrett, I'rauk Wiuseureid, J . 11. F.uglaud, 1). J . Dubruille, Miss berg,- Leroy Woods, W. II. Lin coln. than half of the characters planned, hut the hayseed baud' braved the rain aud mud, as did also a country belle,” carrying a hat liox aud suit case, and one float occupied by a “ pretty blond ballet dancer,” Titos. Parker. seated ujkiii a beer keg bearing the in j s c r i p t i on. "W ho me? Water: Wagon? No!” However, this small aggregation supplied much merriment for the youngsters. The ball game between the Port land Goldfield's aud the Nesmith j team was witnessed by a good! sized crowd sheltered by umbrellas ami the game was as amusing as it j was interesting owing to the slip j j>ery field, the game resulting in a j score of lo to 4 in favor of the J . I . J ones , A n t o in e t t e B u r d ic k , S e l d k n C. A d a m s , Committee. There ft as a delegation of people from near Cottage Grove in town Wednesday to appear ltefore the commissioner’s court to argue for aud against the opening of a road j called the Shorlridge road. Fiach faction employed attorneys aud a : lively time was had for a while.— i Guard. Do You Want To Be Well Dressed W e can fit you. Nifty Suits, Nobby Shoes, Up-to-Date Hats, Swell Negligee Shirts, Latest Golf Shirts and Dashing Neckwear at Prices that D efy__Competition. WHEELER-THOMPSON CO. WE HAVE IT FOR LESS
