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Stock,
Endless
Variety,
Furniture,
Rugs,
blankets
and
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING
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Knives,
Express
Wagons,
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22-Calibre Kifles,
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An Elegant Line of Rockers.
Father or Mother.
Just the Kind of Present for
Come Where Selection is Made Easy.
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••THE FU RN ITU RE D E A L E R S ”
COTTAGE GROVE LEADER.
The Independent paper uowa
days is the paper that commands
confidence, because it is realized
that a paper to be worthy of confi
deuce must to a large extent be in
dependent, says Dr.
Hamilton
Holt, editor of the Independent
recently. The successful papers
the papers of standing are losing
their allegiance to the political
parties. It is no longer popular
for a newspaper to say that the
worst Republican is better than the
best democrat. That day has gone
by. People are too intelligent
Aud if you know in advance what
a paper is goiug to say, l>ecause it
is stamped with a party label, they
do not want it. At least, not very
many of them do. The growth of
the independent newspaper is the
best evidence that this policy pays
CHURCH NOTES AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS I
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I Just R e c e iv e d |
Those who were present at the
Methodist church last Sabbath
have not done talking about the
services yet they were such seasons
of uplift and blessing. The ad-
veut of the Saviour will be cele­
brated on Sunday by song and ser­ R
mon. Subject of Robert Sutcliffe's
address at 11 “ The Wonderful
Name.” The ladies quartet ren­
ders a selection. People’s popular
service at 7:30. Hearty congrega­
tional singing. Come and take
part. Duet by Messrs Harris and
Conner. T h e pastor speaks on
“ Christ’s Interview with the tax
collector.”
Rible school at 10 a.
m. F'pworth l.eague devotional
meeting at 6:30 p. m. Over 80
were present at the last gathering.
The old are enjoying this means of
grace as well as the young.
Strangers heartily welcomed.
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runs just as well on a housetop
as in the best beaten path.
Still the truth is Santa Claus is
THK I.KADKH PUBLI SHI NG CO ( I iip .)
an old pagan. We do not know
W. C. C o nner . Editor find Manager.
at what time he bad a habitation
Knl«rad at the Cottage Grove postoUlce as sec­ and name, hut sure it is he first
ond-class matter.
came down from the north, else he
could not have had either reindeer
auHscKirrioN katks
Oue Year
.
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, $i.50 or
sleigh. W e do not know
Six Mouths
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Three Months
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ft»> whether he is o f old Norse or
Teutonic stock, for they both had
City Marshal Snodgrass is think­
early habitations around the llaltic,
FR ID AY , DKCRMBKR 24 , 1909 .
for both of them Odin, or Wooden ing seriously of tendering liis res­
was chief among the gods and ignation to the city council on the
Thor was his opponent. And grounds that he is not receiving a
Services at the Presbyterian
those uorthmeu had a multitude of salary adequate for the services
church next
Sunday:— Sunday
rendered.
In
order
to
make
other gods and goddesses, to each
school at a. in. Classes for all. A
of which some especial excellence comparison of salaries paid in
marked interest in the young men’s
was attached, and they
were towns of similar size, communica­
class aud in the Mizpah class is
tion
has
been
had
with
several
Ore­
prayed to and feast days were
noticeable. Sermon at 11, “ Thy
dedicated to them. It was from gon cities ranging in population
Kingdom Come.” There is a
from
400
to
.3000,
and
as
a
result
that source that the mistletoe re­
growing spirit of prayer in the
it
is
fouud
that
the
lowest
salary
ceived its significance, for it was
lives o f many in the congregation,
with a sprig of mistletoe that paid is in Ilaius, a place of 450 in
which is an indication of a true
habitants,
aud
that
is
$50.
The
I Balde was shot, which only meant
Christian’s belief in prayer. The
highest
is
$100
per
mouth,
and
of
I that lialde the sun, was practically
Christian Endeavor will hold its
put out of business during the the seventeen towns four pay this
last service o f the present contest.
sum,
while
most
of
the
others
pay
! winter months. All were typical
The growth in the society has been
$75.
The
marshal
of
Cottage
of some phase of nature or of
large and is distinctly a young
! human life. Thus the story the Grove receives $60, the lowest
people’s movement. The choir
figure
paid
by
any
town
of
like
story of Sigmund. He could only
will render special music at the
size
in
the
state.
win the nymph of his heart by
evening service. The address will
riding through the fire to her, and
“ No man.” said the late K. H. he on “ The Valley of Dry bones.”
he did not hesitate at all; any Harrimau, is absolutely necessary
This is an evangelistic service and
more than would a bishop who
or even very important. If I did will be followed by an after ser­
wanted a second wife. There quit nothing would happen. This
vice. At the testimony service
were gods on watch, gods of the
world is full of men ready to take last Sunday evening, some who
chase, of the seasons, of the tor­
the place of auyoue. The fellow had not witnessed for their Saviour
rents, of the planting time and the
who takes hold where 1 leave off for years ill a public meeting, were
repeating time, of the home; in­
will go right ahead. Trains will on their feet.
deed the Norsemen had more gods
run just the same, dividends will
than any other race, to them ail
be earned as before; so it is with
special virtues attached, special
Mrs. Mike Kebblebeck and sons,
every mau.”
offerings were rendered. And out
Jeo. and |ohu, are home from the
of these offerings and the pictures,
E. J. Moore, manager of the McKenzie to spend the holidays.
drawn of the beneficience o f these Hazlewood cream station at Cres- Mrs. Kebblebeck received a souve­
You r business Is one o f you r
several duties, Santa Claus finally well paid out for butter fat, eggs nir plate and a receipt for the
best friends. W hy not five
took form as the special providence and poultry at that place this year (eader another year Thursday.
It a suitable present — some
of telling children about the har­ about $25,000 as follows: Butter
new end attractive station­
ery. for Instance, auch as w e
vest time. Hut he was an old fat, 40,06.5 pounds. $15,117.50
The wife o f Harvey Wallace is
are prepared to print for you
pagan
just
the
same,
which
only
critically
ill at the Salem hospital.
eggs,
1,262
cases
$8,585.75;
poul
at right prices?
proves to us that good can come try, 11,115 pounds, $1,2.15.15 Her maiden unme was Miss Hettie
to us from unholiness.- ( iood win’s Total $24,0.18.40. A good show Medley.
Sauta Claus is a real saint to
Weekly.
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the children. He is their good
MONEY TO LOAN.
angel, he brings them marvelous
between $125,(100 and $150,000
Some of the shallow ponds near
gifts; he never has a bargain sale will lie spent next year on the roads town were frozen over with a coat
I f you want to buy or build a
of remnants and his stock never of Douglas county. In 1009 more of ice Thursday morning to
home or pay off your mortgages
runs out. They see his picture than double the amount ever spent thickness sufficient to enable the and have long time, easy pay­
with his sleigh aud reindeer teams, in a year was spent on the roads of boys to get out their long unused ments and low rate of interest to
in fancy they hear his bells and the county. In 1910 the amount skates and the unique pleasure of pay back loan in, see W a l k e r &
they never questiou the statement spent on roads will double the a days skate was indulged in. The 1’ e r r i n e , Roseburg, Oregon.
that his is a magical sleigh that amount spent in 1909.
thaw came Thursday evening,
The Wonderful
much to the delight of all but the
skaters.
Tudnday9 a n d F rid ays.
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C h ris tm a s
Presents
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full line of China, French, German Ku-
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glish and Japanese Ware, which 1 offer at at-
tractive prices for the Christmas trade.
and examine it.
Call
No.trouble to show goods.
Oil Saturday, Dec. 18th, I will place on sale a
quautity of China at greatly reduced prices
don’t miss this opportunity to secure some
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fine pieces for Christmas.
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A s A n Investment
The man or woman who wears a diamond also ^
wears an air of prosperity that is far reaching in
its influence.
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These are Commercial times, and to B E suc­
cessful you must LO O K it. People are always sT
judged at first by their appearance.
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As an investment, the diamond is in a class by sT
itself, because, outside of its intrinsic value, it has jjT
the added value as an adornment.
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W hen you are ready to buy a diamond, at what-
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ever price, there are plenty of reasons why you ifT
should come and see the fine line of Diamonds in
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Ear-Rings, Brooches and Rings sold at reduced
prices on installments at
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C a p it a l S u r p lu s & U n d iv id e d P r o fit s $ 4 9 ,0 0 0
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Welcomes and appreciates your business, whether large or small
and believe its extensive resources, developed by
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seventeen
years of constant, considerate, conservative accommodations.
A splendid endorsement of its most satisfactory service to the
people of Cottage Grove and vicinity.
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’’A la d d in 'L a m p
Not Sisters
N o w and n£*in you »ee two women past«
in f down the »ttcct who look like sistera.
You are attoimhed to learn that they am
mofher and daughter, and you realize that
• woman at forty or forty-u\e ought to be
at her finest and fairest. Why isn’ t it so?
The general health of woman ia so in­
timately associated with the local health
o f the eascntially feminine organa that
there can be no red cheeks and round
form where there ia female weakness.
W om en who heve suffered from
this trouble !ieve found prompt
re lie f end cure in the use o f D r.
P ierc e 's Favorite Prescription.
It l i n i •■dor and vita lity to
• r , a u o f w om anhood.
It clear. lha o im p l e i i o a , brid btaaa
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and red d en s lb * ch eck »
N o alcohol, or liabit-forroin* ilru (i ia contained ia “ Favorita Prescription.”
Any »ick woman may consult l)r. Pierce by latter, free. Every latter is
bald •• sarrc.ll> confcdeatial, and answered in a plain envelope.
Address l
World a Dispensary Medical Association, Dr. R.V. Pierce, Prea., Huffalo, N . Y .
The mineral exhibit made by
Cottage Grove at the Seattle fair
will be placed on exhibition in
some convenient place in this city.
The leader souvenir plates are
still goiitg out lively to new and
old subscribers.
Chas. brutteau, who was injured
in the bohemia camp a few weeks
ago, has been discharged by the
Eugene hospital, and will return
to the mining district within a few
days.
The Vesuvius Mining Company
will hold its annual meeting at
Eugene on January 1.
The “ Old Reliable” Albany Nurseries
*‘T h c Greatest
triumph o f Mod­
ern
i e n c c ."
The roost w o n-
•lerful discovery
e v e r made b y
mau.
^Absolutely s a f e .
*odorlesa noiseless f
sim ple ami w ith­
out a question the
l>est artificial light
in eaistence. Far I
superior t o elec
tricity, »as or gas
oline. The “ A I a-
d i n " generates n
gas from common I
kerosene (coal o il)
producing a pure- I
white «oft light n
celled by sunlight
only, at a exist of I
S cent per hour.
The “ A la ddin " i«
pronounced by oc
enlists to l*e t h e
best artificial light
known
The "A la d d in " has uo equal. l*eware
Tw o year old
o f im itation«, «ee that von get the “ A laddin"
and no other, our trade mark "A la d d in ” is out
fork in left ear.
every burner.
A. J. BRUM BAU GH.
General A gen
ticulars inquire
Voltage Grove. Oregon.
[Incorporated]
VVe Have Quality and Quantity Combined.
If You Want one or a Thousand Trees
W rite Us. Catalogue Free...............................
Estray Notice.
For sale at I>es l.iir/e« Bros*. Grocery store.
land.
steer, red, swallow
For further par­
of C. A. McFar­
A Wise Precaution.
During the cold weather we
build hot fires, beware of confla­
grations, don’t neglect carrying
a policy on your house. Tom
Awbrey can give you satisfactory
rates and protection.
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