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COUNTY SEAT Cottaac (Prove, Xcafccr.PINCH BY 0TD THE ISM IS S E D HEMS OF INTEREST PRESIDENT u u ** v w v ♦ ne R Y TUC PR PQ Establishes I a s / I Xeaber publishing) fcompanç Hardware JLveryone Hugh Hampton talks of going Washington, Jan. H.— Gilford iuchot, ebief forester o f the to Arizona to engage in the goat Why Not Buy a U seful Present for Wife. Husband. n or Daughter. We Have Eithtr Incorporated I nited Slates yesterday, is a pri- business. i vale citizen today, lie is appar Lew I lose It on has sold his saw j 'l ently unconcerned and smiling, in mill several miles below Crow to j publiebcO Every 3ucod.iT>. i great contrast to the political fer Lewis Brothers. Rntered in tlie [xist office at Cottage ('.rove, Oregon as second-class mail matter ment in which Washington finds Silverware, Chafing Dishes, Serving The total school enumeration o f I Pocket Knives, Express Wagons, Razors, All Kinds, Cutlery, j itself. The summary dismissal the city of Eugene as re|x>rted toj Dishes, Carving Sets, Aluminum .’J-Calibre Rifles, lütte Work Tools, Serine ot Subscription. | was conveyed last night in the the state superintendent is 2724. ! Drinking Cups, Salt, Pepper and Sporting Goods, and Ollier Equally Shot Guns, Rifles aud ( president’s letter in the closing There are just 1.169 boys and 1.155 j Otte year (in advadee)........ ............................. Toothpick Holders. as Useful Things Ammunition. ¡lines, “ By your >wn accord you girls. A pretty close division o f I Six mouths.................................................... have destroyed your usefulness the sexes. Three mouths.............................................. . as a helpful subordinate of the Ira Walton, F. McCormick. government, and it therefore now C O T TA G E G R OVE, OREGON, T U E SD AY , JA N U A R Y II, 1910 becomes iny duty to direct the John Newman and two others went! to Sharp’s creek for L. N. Roney, ' secretary of agriculture to remove I ist week to swing the two bridges’ MAYOR VETOES LIGHT ORDINANCE. j you from your office as forester,” / ' j .1 .1 1 ,1 .! . , ,• • .i J J ’,9 ,i ^ .j ’j he is putting iu there. Mr. Roney has brought nothing from Pinchot Six level headed an«l conservative expect* to go up later. more than the simple statement, councilmen, the entire number of mem Commissioners court met iu i gular debates was held Friday even the Cottage Grove high icliool I Win the cup. Don’t dodge dif '1 would prefer to say nothing at ber» of the city council, after tine and monthly session Wednesday. Much nig, when the High schools o f the from Springfield Saturday after- ficulties, meet them, greet then», careful consideration of the new electric The state board o f equalization this time,” but political W ashing business is always attended to at j j extreme north and south ends of noon they were met at tin- depot '»cat them. Let us glory in victory lighting ordinance, voted for its passage has raised the Lane county assess ton almost trembles to think what to a man, the mayor then adds to this the January session, there being | the couutv—-Junction and Cottage may lie the result, l’inchot may, by the high school students, tlie and let ns beware of loosing our ordinance the following explanatory meut $6,200,(100 and this eounty the duty of fixing the annual tax I Grove—-met at this place and the enthusiasm. It is the genius of in the opinion of many, become will have to pay .0406 o f the en note ami signs his name.: levy, apixiiutiiig the road supervis negative team from Cottage Grove teachers and many friends and sincerity and no victories are ac tire state tax. County Assessor ll»e l>ivol on which the insurgent “ T o the common council o f the ors and naming the trial jurors for met Springfield’« affirmative team given a great ovation, lieu King complished without it.— Eva King. Keeney says that this coming year [ " ’itii the administration can City of Cottage Grove, Lane • ________ . . . . the circuit court. in that city, resulting in a signal was taken from tin- steps of the I , I had rather my boy had been he will assess property at its actual ,,lrn its guns, County, Oregon: l hereby veto or victory for Cotta ge Grove on both passenger coach and mounted carried iu triumph through our Similar letters o f dismissal were cash value as he is obliged to the affirmative ;uid negative sides dinance No. 246, for the reason uixm the shoulders of two stal- j streets on the shoulders of his swear to a statement to that effect. sent to Associate Forester ( tverton that there is no penalty provided of the question, “ Resolved, that a warts of his class and carried at schoolm ates as was Ben King on The raising bv the state board will W . Price and Assistant I.aw Offi state law should he passed provid in said ordinance provided the not affect our present assessment cer Shaw, two men whom Pinchot the head of the procession up Main account o f having won in the de Cottage (»rove Klectric Company iug that s ch o il districts should roll for county, municipal and defended in the letter to Senator street, the two young ladies Misses bate than to have had a present of ( FROM PA GE O N E » supply free text books iu the pub does not perform their part o f the S loo.oo.— I.eRoy Woods. George Richmond Hayes, th e 1 other taxes in the least It will re Dolliver which was the cause, contract therein provided for. lic sch«x)ls belizw the high school Myrtle Kent anil Allie Phillips, main as it was made out. The or one of the contributing causes, noted Sail Francisco ethnologist, Spain and Annorei Sutcliffe sup I attended the high school clas* with their teacher, Miss Woods, grad e." The team sent from And further that the city does not said at a recent dinner: assessment of Multnomah, Marion of his dismissal. ported the affirmative at Cottage were seated in a carriage which debate Friday evening aud consid Junction to Cottage Grove, Her need the extra lights therein pro Pinehot’s successor is Geo. P. “ The yellow races are h eld .in Grove against |miction Citv nega ami other counties has been bert Thom ami Misses Audrey was drawn up the street by six er it worth the highest praise. vided. Dated at Cottage ('.rove, lowered bv the state board in its McCabe, solicitor o f the agricul better esteem than use«l to be the tive team composed of Herbert Oregon this 7th day of January, Howard and Nellie Hariter was a high school students, amid the iliti 1'he pupils as well as Supt. Barnes tural department. McCabe called case in the west. equalization. Thom, Misses Audry Howard and strong one and Cottage Grove’s of hells, horns and high school should he highly commended for 1910. B. R. J ob , Mayor.*' on Pinchot this morning and was “ l once visited a very rough Nellie llarfx-r Mr. Ben King, affirmative team. Misses Gladys yells. The procession halted at their efforts along this line.— Mar It is therefore quite evident that the cordially welcomed by die retiring boom town in Oregon near Cottage Misses Myrtle Kent and ion Veatch. Allie mayor considers his opinion and judg G. A. R. AND W R. C. Farlev, My vile DeSpaiu and Arm the W <> W. hall where the two forester, who announced he was Grove. In the leading saloon a Phillips supported the negative side orel Sutcliffe, found in them “ foe victorious Cottage Grove high ment better than that of the six mem Were 1 a member of the Legisla found iu them ELECT NEW OFFICERS. ready to turn over the office to his man in a red shirt said to me: hers of the board over which he pre o f tlie question at Springfield school debating teams were ten ture with my present mind 1 would, men worthv of their steel.” Miss sides. However, the merits of the ordi successor. “ ’ Ye wanter carry yerrself al against the Springfield team which dered a grand public reception J vote al;aj „ st a bill proposing to fur- Harper’ s or;fument was particular nance are such that the Leader, and we As Pinchot was about to leave mighty straight in these parts, many feli ilous speeches being | „ ¡ s|, frec textbooks for our public as composed of Orett Hays, Olive A verv interesting meeting of believe three-fourths of the citizens of ly strong for the negative, as was the building scores of employes strauger. Go wrong the least mite made by teachers, students anil Smilli aud Hess llacket. Judges Cottage Grove must disagree with him the G. A. R. veterans o f Apponta schools but the affirmative side of also Miss Farley's aud Miss Sut prominent citizens. It was a great the question as debated last l*'riday and declare that the six counciliuen tox Post No. .11, and Woman: Re therein gathered in the assembly and by crinus, we'll lynch ye as ! for Springfield debate were Dr. J. cliffe’s for the affirmative, Miss day for the Cottage Grove high night clearly had the best of the more nearly voice the sentiment of the lief Corps was held Saturday at room and thither went Pinchot. quick as look at y e .’ N. Smith of Salem, Hon. L. M. DeSpaiu supplying some substan people and represent their wishes in school. “ 1 smiled. Curl of Albany, Prof. W. E. Kirk their ball in this citv at which time His appearance was the signal for contest. Miss Parley’s effotfwas tial facts to bolster up the argu favoring this ordinance. At the present deafening applause. Pinchot was “ ’ Would you lynch me, I asked of Willamette university. Judges catne the installation o f officers Citizens Endorse Debate, particularly good- brilliant ¿«fed. ment of lier colleagues. The de time Cottage Grove is paying about $2827 deeplv touched by the demonstra ‘if 1 killed a dog?” at Cottage Grove, Hoii. A. M. — D. M. C. Gaulty per year for about 1 l.ooo candle power for the ensuing year after which bate was interspersed with splen-j Go in and w in — IL K. Metcalf, ’ ’ ’ W ould we?’ he snorted. ’ Why Crawford of Salem anil Alfred J. light service. Under the provision* of the a splendid banquet was served. tion and bade farewell to his old What is ivortfi doing at alFfc did vocal music by a high school; , beHeve (tlat the educational fellers Schmidt, (>. R Clutter of A lbany.! new ordinance the Cottage Grove elec Following is the list of new officers associates and a little later left the stranger, we’ ve lynched worth doing well.— W. C. mixed donhle quartet, Prof. Barnes | advBIItajîl.s of Cottage Grove are tric light company generously proposes building. Representative Champ here for killin’ Chinamen.” —-_ From a letter received recently installed: acting as master o f ceremonies. ......., ............ bl tile state.— ().< > . to give the city in return for a five year I he recent debates by the high my i equal to Clark, minority leader in the house Louisville 'l'inies. from Prof. E. E. DeCou of the contract 30,000 candle power for $2825 or O . A . K. OF FI CI IK S. The closing argument by Mr. ; Veatch. school have developed the factfj o f representatives, said in an inter University of Oregon we quote the $2 less than the city is paying for 11,000 Commander, W. J. Gardner; S. view: for the negative a n d The Cottage Grove High School Cottage Grove has within hei following: “ You will be interest Thorn candle power under the old contract. Knights of Pythias Installation. V. C. Iv 1). Handy: J. V. C. G. that of Miss Earley for the af- JebatillK team sllould feel highly oincts, talent of no common of! “ The dismissal of Forester Pin While the city now has seven arc lights ed to know that in a series of try-j rinative were able efforts, Miss iIOIlore,| ¡„ t|le victory thev have ami possibly second to none, and numerous 10 candle power street W . Kelly; ^ djt., G e o . W. Me Key chot is one of the first steps for on the coming d e -1 i Last Wednesday evening | u veu -, outs -•« - for — places •--------------- — — .......« — , „ __. . . lights under the old contract, it is pro ttolds; Sarg , 1). L. W oods; Chap. Roosevelt’s canditlacy for the re displaying bril- | wo„ and whjc h will no doubt en this we should all feel proud.■ Hus lodge, Knights o f Pythias ill-1 bate between the University o f, ‘ « p a y in g some s.mie vided that the city shall have 30 arcs R. Hull: u . M. Win. Dickey: < ». M. Kent. I publican nomination for president, ; , , , fo„ ow,tIg officers for the Oregon and the University of Utah ] ,aMl w‘ l a,,<J reP“ rte'’ 1 he ,,e courage them to put forth greater and nothing less than 32 candle power D , W . H. Harrington; ( >. A good debating team speak! the future. The splen- and if Roosevelt runs for the pres- ,erm c „ Va„ I)enhur, a„ three places were won by High | > a,e reflecled “ ucb ' refd,t “ P™ efforts in |n can descents under the new ordinance idency. it will be the hottest Fiijlit j actitlJi as j,iStnlliii}g officer, J. C. ¡School Debating League men, two le Par tcipan s an te acu v ot j __ j(1 reception anTT-SW foi $2 less money per year than Geo. Thompson. given the team greater words of praise for a sc! is beinf pMtl now. This would give this W O M A N S R E L I E E C O R P S O F F I C E R S that has taken place iu a republi-1 j ollnsoll t ',ran(i Master-at-Arms Master-at-Arms. o f them being freshmen. Further both schools and was well attend- w, „ he a„ even, in llu.ir ,ives and town than almost anvtl rupiclly KTOwinK c >‘ > a'»P le lor ed, and the decision of the judges, and a coustan, reminder of the and should receive the encouri can convention since Grant was and II II. Veatch as Grand Pre more, several more of the League Pres. Cecilia A. Grim: S. V. some tinier*° come, whereas, at present Attorney A . M. Crawford, S alem ,, hiRh esteem our Kood people have ment and support of all.—Katie defeated in the dog days o f 1KS0.” | men showed up so well that they late: many >i*l*ncnt streets, including Pres. Laura McKernan; |. V. Prof. (). R. Clutter and Alfred J - j of those who succeed through such Wilson Fourth. Wall- M ill.am U Jiver. are very Pres. Mrs. L. Salzman: Treas. Chancelor Commander, James! are likely to make the teams which A recent card to the Leader from j I the University of Oregon will send 1 Schmu' t o f A lba,,y ’ whieh » “ ■ laudable e ffo rts.-C . C. Hazleton, poorly ligt/*«T. the statement of the , Ilemeuway; Vice-Chancelor,’ 1). J Mrs. In."-e»ham; S ec'y Mrs. Alta Hall of Bohemia Camp No. 260. Dr. 11. I.. Nave o f Portland, says, mayor to Hie contrary notwithstanding. against the Universities of Wash- j Cottage Grove has as bright DuBruille; Prelate. E. C. Lock Further, any sane man knows that Spray; Con. Mary Dickey: Guard, “ The weather here is cold and dis-1 accepted with general favor and 1'. A lii-j ingtim and Idaho in their triaugu-i students as can be found in the Whereas, it has seemed best to whenever the light company fails to Mrs. feunie Haves: Ast Con Mrs. agreeable, the east wind coming \ wood: Master of Work, J satisfaction. A banquet was ten state. Expect great things and the Supreme Ruler of the uiiivene son; Master of Finance, B K lar league. No stronger eviden ce1 maintain the lights contracted to the E. Fahrenwald; Ast Guard. Mrs. down the Columbia being a corker Lawson; Master-at-Arms, F. II . I | of the valuable training giveu in dered to the visitors, home debaters city, |>ayment for the same is with held, Sadie McKibben. you will accomplish great things. to remove from this ivorid to the I tell you. Holding meetings Rosenberg: Inside Guard, D. Mos- the League debates could possibly and their friends at Phillips hall as under the old contract, the com — I). T . Awbrey. great world above our. beloved COLOR H E AR E RS . and a most pleasant hour was en- every night this week iu all l’res- pany's bill lieiiiK cut for every night Neighbor, John Hull, and by; Outside Guard, A. L. W ynne, j be given.” A great deal of credit is due . . . joyed by all those in attendance, Ilian an arc or other street light fails to Mrs. Ellen Jones; Mrs Francis byterian churches iu Portland. Following the installation there \ T o pay expenses, an admission ] The team which won laurels for | ->uI>t- Barnes as well as the debat- Whereas, tlie said Neighbor has hum. What more severe penalty could Gray; Mrs. Mary Oueen; Mrs. ■ “ ■ was initiatory work in the first de- of J.S aud o-i cents was charged, ers iu the fine showing they made always proved himself a good bo inflicted upon the light company for , Cottage Grove at Springfield on Arthina Handy: Patriotic Instruct Cottage Grove was favored with i gree rank, after which a banquet | Owing to the special services in tlie nonfulfillment of its lighting con in their recent contests. A. Brund. Neighbor, a loving and dutiful son, ia visit from Attorney General A. was enjoyed. tract? Therefore, this part o f the or Mrs. Anna Iloxie. the different churches the deb ite '*le sa,ue evening, but on the neg I regret very much that l am one who was always ready for the ative side of the same question ------------ — --------- M. Crawford Friday and on Friday mayor’s veto is as groundless and foolish ----------- ----------------- did not begin until 8:15 p. m. not in school in your day.— Ren call of duty and who died iu the was composed of Mr. Ben King, as the other statement that "the city- Prof. L. S. Ellermann, a hypno evening he served as one of the Mr: and Mrs. J as. Ostrander re- i 'p|,j9 gave all an opportunity performance of his duty, now Sanford. does not need the additional lights. " tist o f exceptional ability is g iv in g ! judges in the Cottage Groye-Juuc- turned home from Astoria 1 burs- a((eu,i (]le services at the church- Misses Myrtle Kem aud Allie therefore, The light company only asks for per Phillips. I regard the work of training day after’ an enjoyable visit i ^ a><1 also the de»late. mission to carry on a legitimate business some interesting, entertaining and t'on City high school debate. Be it Resolved: That this ( our debating teams as of the high E- K. B ar ne s , Supt. . ,, ,,, , , with their daughter, Mrs. Niua| in this city in which its member« have amusing demonstrations at the Ar- A Rousing Reception. extend to the parents and broth , , „ , . , A writer in Harper s Weekly est order. The profit to the pupils invested their money and Imilded com cade theatre all this week. 5<>n favs Oregon is "apple m ad.” But Humphrey at that place. They and sisters of the said Xeighb The Debates. At the triumphant homecoming in future years will he almost iu- fortable homes and they should lie spent a few days in Portland on will miss a good thing if you fail that is better than to be stock spec- their heartfelt sympathy and I granted this privilege, the same as other of the negative debating team o ? , calcuable.— A. J Armstrong. their return home. ’ T he first of the series of trian to attend. illation mad. that the ( ireat Consul Cutnmand business men are. Hut without a con tract to conduct their business, they can above will lighten their burden < not make the desired improvements in grief and he it further, their plant and provide the city the ser lved: That these reset»] £■ vice they desire to. tions be presented to the pare»!*, a, The may or was elected to the office lie copy published in the papers and a 1 holds for the purpose of carry ing out the will o f tlie people of this municipal copy spread on the minutes of thin ity, but O il this, as well as other occas- camp. M. <L Conner, * - * CMtor ant> flftaiutycr For Ladies For Boys I Griffin For Men ! i Veatch C om pany STATE BOARD RAISES COUNTY ASSESSMENT LOCAI. HIGH III DEBATES STORY ON GROVITE TOLD IN THE EAST L * JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE sions he Ins manifested a disposition to set himself up as a Ixiss and dictator and totally disregard Hie wishes of a major ity of the people. The city council should pass this ordinance over his veto. T he editor of this paper has ob served in calling upon the promo tion department of the Commercial Club, that these offices are in the most remote part o f the building, in fact a visitor is compelled to either pa-s thiougb the large club room or a dark, weird looking room used a s a woodshed in order to reach the managers office, and he wonder is that as many strang- rs as do -ver find Manager Con ley’ s office. This office with its fine display o f fruits, vegetables, minerals, woods, etc., should be on the ground floor or in a more conspicuous plac<; and easy of ac cess. W e understand B. K. Law- son is planning a new brick on his lot adjoining the Hank o f Cottage Grove on the west and will make the Commercial Club a liberal proposition and provide more com modious quarters, which are, tn- deed, needed. President Taft, in his special message to congress on interstate commerce and trusts, advises a United States court of commerce made up o f Unite«! States judges to regulate commerce and enact ment by congress of a general law providing for formation and regu lation of corporations. Student of Astronomy— 1 h »ve discovered a new star, professor Professor— W hat's she playing in; Ladies’ Long Coats I Made in latest styles from wool fabrics. Prices cut as follows: ............ $18.(M) $25 .(10 Coat, Sale Price.................. ............ 12.50 18.00 “ ........................................ ............. 9.00 16.00 *' ....................................... 8.50 14.50 “ ................................. ............ ...... .......... 8.00 12.50 “ .........;............................. ............ 6.00 10.00 “ ........................................ .............. 4 .IK) 7.50 “ ...................................... These are splendid values and jxisitively must go as we do not intend to carry over any stock o f previous season. Ladies’ Purs Gordon N Ferguson $3.50 Scarfs, Sale Price................... ....$2.25 .. 3.75 Mu IT.......................................... .... 5.00 “ .......................................... .... 6.50 ......................................... .... Late Style Morai Waists, reduced from $7. ihi to.............. 3.25 2.25 3.25 5.00 M e n ’s Sweater Coats Cotton Blankets $2.50 All Wool. Sale Price................... $1.95 Colors, Silver, Oxford, Brown and Crimson. Wool Finish Children’s Coats $7.5u Bear Cloth Coats, Sale Price. 4.75 *...................... ......................... 3 .7 5 ................... ......................... 2.50 " “ “ ................... .$4.50 . 3.50 . 2.50 . 1.90 Ladies’ Long Coat Sweaters 13.00 Blankets, Sale Price......... ......... $2..50 ............................. .......... 2.00 2.00 ‘ “ ............................ .......... 1.60 1.75 “ ............................ ......... 1.50 1.40 “ “ ............................. ......... 1.25 ............................ ......... 1.15 M en ’s 1.25 “ ............................ .......... 1.00 Outing Night Robes 1.1)0 “ ........................... ...............75 In Assorted Colors and Stvles I rom mixed to all wixil fabric, knicker- bocker trousers, double breasted coats. .................... 2.75 ..................... 2.50 .................... 2.15 Nothing like keeping the girls warmly clad this cold weather and at these prices it should he easy. $7.5<) Suits, Sale Price........................... $5.00 5.(Ht 3.50 1.50 3.00 LlH) 2.75 3.50 2.60 3.00 2.25 1.00 1.50 f .50 1.00 HAMPTON 6.00 “ .................................... 4..50 “ .......... 1.45 Boy’s Suits ....................$0.50 .................... 4.25 .$5.25 . 4.75 . 3.75 “ M isses’ Long Coats $8.50 Coats, Sale Price... 6.00 ....................... 5.00 “ ....................... 4.00 “ ....................... 3.50 11 . 3.00 “ ....................... $6.50 Sweaters, Sale Price. . 2.50 $1.25 Night Robes, Sale Price.. 1.15 " ...................... 1.00 " ...................... .75 " .......... ....$1.00 ..........'HI .... .80 M en ’s Overcoats 15J6 O ff the line straight through. Every coat offered absolutely guaranteed to be ill wool. $18.00 Overcoats, Sale Price. 16.00 “ ............................. H .o o “ .................... 12.50 & F. C. C offman , C. F. W alker , F. 11. R osenberg , Cinnmitte Resolution of Respect and Condo Resolved: That in the dea our beloved brother, JohuC. 1 Cottage Grove Lodge No. 512 and A. M. has lost a worthy trn man and Ma m. whose| will lie hard to fill among Li W llI eu, bill whose Ufe aij morality and integrity will evi ’|et i-lied in the h -arts and me ri«s o f the craft, and K> olved: hat ihe commit of which he was an active has laid a wav to a an ho upri dn a ml energe ■ citize^J was prominent and foremo-4 i conservative progress and amity t tub Resolved: Th it this B appropriately draped in •'•' 1 l»".ind i f llihii ilavsl a 1 ;b I v • •• th ■ <4 T «ad m hi ainntef lodge, a copy furnish« b a! i i-,'s Tor publicatid c " ’ >y given to the iiereave who have the deepest and eoitd >lcnce of all w< and Masons. A - Bn i I'. 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