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About Lane County leader. (Cottage Grove, Lane County, Or.) 1903-1905 | View Entire Issue (July 8, 1904)
Xane County Xeaòer. U. CROVE. OREGON. lurtcrs for türe commîmes. jjg\ fu tile ridi Ht>- ; mine«, autf the _IYI o. of will here flrnl opportunities uuwlicr« elne attoril»-»! in Ore gon. The Leader will give you the news ami facts con cerning this favored locality NO. 12 COTTAGE (¡ROVE, OREGON, FRIDAY, JULY 8, iyi)4. M A T K IN OF THE INVESTORS and HOMESEEKERS AN IN COTTAGE GROVE WOODMEN TO RALLY ing Address Delivered by Col. Irwin Mahon, Sec retary of American Mining Congress--Fun, Music. Patriotism and Fiieworks. Next Saturday M. W. A. Will Welcome Chief. success it was— Mr. Win. B. Root, Greased pole -Won bv Job : now the editor of the “ Bohemia Cooter ($3.60). j Nugget.” [.Applause. 50-yard dash (boys under 12 ) Col. Malum dealt in his further — Won by Roy Woods ($1,50). remarks with the inspiration afford Prizes for horribles were distri ed by the sight of a nation honoring buted as follows: First prize, ami loyally preserving the spirit of David if os by, $15; second, Hayseed I its independence. Continuing be Baud, $10; three third prizes of $5 said: each, Tom Parker, Taylor aud Ben “ It was individual enterprise that nett, acrobats, and Clarencn Morse. conceived, proposed and carried out In tbe base ball game Cottage the exploration of the Oregon Grove scored 22 runs while Drain country. players got 12. The $25 prize weut “ It was the individual enterprise to tbe borne team. Tbe boys said of Lewis and Clark that prompted it was a shame to take the monev them to undertake the exploration because tbe Drain platers came here, 1 of this region, and their daring, put up a hard figlit for the purse, nerve and individual determination, and it seemed liardlv courteous for that enabled them to pass the winter the home players to take tbe prize Head Consul Talbot to Be Preseat aad O f 1805-6 in a lonely camp, 3,00(1 offered. It was entertaining ball at j Address Citizens of Cottage jge Grove never entertained Veatoli, Vein Holde rinati. Carrie] of this state. I take pleasure in | miles from civilization, on the any rate aud the Drain boys lost crowd of people iu all its Woods, Grace Bingham, Gertrude ! introducing Colonel Irwiu Mahon, Oregon side of the magnificent like geutleinen, having worked hard Grove- Bowery Dance. Edna Elle<lge. Bertha , Secretary of the American Mining Columbia River, aud it was tbe to furnish amusement for the big as gathered here on July Hogate, acquisition of this region, ttmt gave crowd. Thank you, boys; you are Steveus, Millie Campbell, Lucelle j Congress. to participate in the j Morrison, Edna Stevens, Alta Col. Mahon said: “ I am hardly to this nation its first footing on the ull good sports aud we like you. When the bull game was over ful celebration held. Thomas, Myrtle Walker, Beulah ¡entitled to so favorable an iutro- Pacific Ocean, opening the way to could have desired a better ! Gann an, Martha Johnson, Mar- I duction as bas been accorded me. our great continental development, there was plenty of fun created by rhe morning sky was over- guerite Brand and Emma Job. i Your worthy Mayor has told you turning the eyes of the East from the “ horribles.” Description is im b clouds, but at noon the Fourteen girls on bicycles were ' why you have assembled here today, across the Atlantic, Westward, to, possible. Suffice it to remark that aud across the great Pacific Ocean, there was hearty merriment and To-morrow (Saturday) the M od seen and the doatiug fleece j next in order, their wheels brightly I trust what he has said has gone aud inspired you of this great good-natured fuu over their appear trimmed with colored paper and ! home to the heart of every one of ern Woodmen of America of this aids soon drifted over the ribbons. commonwealth to hold iu tbe (¿ueeu unce. j you and that it will there remain. Fireworks were belated by an ap place, Eugene, and other towns will ins. The volunteer flremen were in The Rev. Mr. Wallace has offered City of Portland, in 1905, in com memoration of the Lewis mid Dlark parent misunderstanding as to gather in Cottage Grove to meet y morning saw a numerous line, a sturdy set of men, their red prayer to Almighty God that his expedition a grand exposition aud whose duty it was to attend to their and hear Head Counsul Hon. A. R. of people on the streets, shirts and caps lending a bright bit I blessing may attend this celebration dircharge. About 10 p. m. how of coloring to the scene. ot the 128th anniversary of oriental fair.” Talbot, who will be liere on that the surrounding country The speaker in conclusion referred ever, when the last rays of daylight At tbe end of the parade came American Independence. This ds of teams brought gay- representatives of business houses. young lady has read to you tbe to the growing commerce of the had been shut off by the Coast day. A literary programme will be jappy faced young folks and The line of march was across the greatest document that this or any United States, the superior achieve Range of mountains, the rockets given. arents to increase the crowds. bridge and countermarch to the other nation has ever produced. ments of American industry and the and balloons with their graceful Hon. M. A. Miller of Lebanon, five thousand were present grove east of the railroad where, Carry it home with you. Go back important part to be taken in the tracing of fire began rising from State Lecturer, M. VV. A., will also rade started on time from the literary exercises were held. to your fireside and say that no future of the Nation by the State of the summit of reservoir hill and be present. State Deputy J. W. Jock north of the bank on child bas completed its education Oregon. He spoke feelingly and in from hundreds of homes, people Simmons will be one of tbe C ol. M a h on 's A ddress. treet. until it shall have become familiar glowing phrase of Old Glory and watched in comfort a display of k McFarland was grand When tbe first rays of the sun with the Declaration of Indepen the Liberty Bell. His discourse wondrous beauty such as citizens of speakers. benetrated tbe clouds of tbe morning dence. “ I have visited many states was heard with close attention and most cities are compelled to stand Games and contests have been Cottage Grove Baud headed and slanted into the grove where aud been in many public places, but heartily applauded. on crowded sidewalks or in public arranged. A ball game in the ocessiou under the leader- nearly 3000 people had gathered for I doff my plume of admiration to At the conclusion of tbe address parks to see. morning will be from 10:30 to 12. f Professor Berry, and their the exercises, they fell upon tbe the Great State of Oregon. As many gathered to greet the speaker Tbe daj was wholly a joyous and A grand bowery dance will be marching time imparted a gray hair of the venerable clergyman your chairmau has told you I am aud shake bis hand. Among these successful occasion, long to be re ing influence to the pulse of whose invocation seemed supple secretary of the American Mining was an aged man whose patriotism membered by those who spent the given, good music having been en ting and expectaut crowds mented and answered by the Congress and I waut to leave one was of the type of 100 years ago, hours in lovely Cottage Grove lying gaged. All are invited to partici n street. benison of heaven falling through impression with you to day: We when American spirit ran more to nestled in its cradle of surrounding pate in this bowery dauce. The of the day followed in the leaves of the forest. have no industry so vital and im arousing enthusiasm iu cheers tbau hills, bathed in the sunshine of a platform is now being built and will Mayor J. 8. Medley of Cottage portant to the American people, in fireworks. This staunch supporter glorious day and reveling amid the umbia’’ in bet- ebariot was Grove, President of the Day, called none so great As mining. All other of the flag proposed three cheers wonderful resources of mountain be in readinese by Saturday morn nated by Miss Effie Stewart, the assemblage to order and an industries are of less magnitude. for Old Glory and proceeded to de and forest which are to make tbe ing. Dancing both afternoon and a cream silk Grecian costume, nounced the objects of the (•eteb-o- Including agriculture and all the. li*«.' them, but alone. Others stood important future « f tho prosperous evening, There will be cane-racks, followed the float of the tiou. He tbeuAntroduced Rev. C. other pursuits, it is a fact tbst 52j and watched while be doffed his city that is the gateway to the gold merry go round swings, nigger of Liberty. Miss Lillian H. Wallace who delivered the in percent of the entire transportation bat before tbe folds of tbe national en fields of Bohemia and the cause babies and a picnic lunch. Cottage Grove Band will furnish companied by her maids of vocation. of our county is the product of our emblem be loves and, in a voice way to the densest timber section of music. Orchestra music for dancing. and by the goddess of “ Peace" Tbe band rendered musical mines. which age had broken, but which tbe great State of Oregon. A closed meeting for Woodmen e goddess of “ Plenty.” The selections. Miss Mary Driscoll then Our agriculture is great, it is of rang true and vibrant, Bang tbe will be held at 9. p. m. of honor were Misses Lucy read the Declaration of Iudepend- j highest importance, but it vanishes triple honor to the stars and BtripeB. N O TICE . ITnni/iA Vnn.lnnU.i»» _________ 1.. _ ...... ____' ° * ................ Eunice Vandenburg, Ethel ence In in « a sweet _ womanly way, 1 her every year of its life, or if any of It was only an incident, and some Frances Howard. The delivery being interfered with by- tbe product is left it is consumed thought intoxication had prompted On and after this date all tbe sof “ Peace” was Mrs H. H. firecrackers as was the case with the following year. it. But it was not so. True Amer undersigned druggists will close The Southern Pacific Co. will and of “ P lenty'’ Mrs A. W. other speakers. Conversation on “ The product of our mines lives ican feeling pulsed thro’ every iucb their places of business promptly at sell round trip tickets at greatly re way. the outer edge of the crowd was forever. You produce five millions of the man’s tall gaunt frame, his 9 o'clock p. m. every evening ex duced rates to St Louis and Chicago umes and decoration were also annoying to those whose ser iu agriculture one year and the eve was clear and bis breath bore cept Saturday and any special account the St Louis Exposition, eteful. vices were given free to make the next it is gone. But produce five im trace of liquor. Knowing bis nights. on the following dates; Aug. 8. 9, 10; “ Story of the states” was a day complete. millions iu mining aud the next sincerity tbe orator, the ma^or and September 5, C, 7; October 3, 4, 5. M organ A B rehaut , tful float iu which each Mayor Medley then said: “ We yenv rive millions nnd you have ten I the state representative-elect from J. S. B esson , ¡G oing trip must be completed >1 division was represented are fortunate in having with us to millions. It is not consumed. this district shook his hand and M odern P harmacy . within ten days from date of sgle, jttle girl. The list follows: day u uianwho stands high iu one Mining increases the wealth— it honored him for bis patriotism. July 1, 1904. ; ami passengers will be permitted to guerite Johnson, Maude Gill, of the greatest industries of the makes the wealth. You here And one woman, with that womanly I start on any day that will enable Phillips, Flo Phillips, May I world—a man whose mind is filled ill Oregon are tram plug under your sympathy tlrnt inspires men to Red flr piling timb r- are being them to reach destination within ‘ rsou, Zella Malone, Florence with information. He stands at the feet the wealth of the. world. The patriotism, advunced and held out hauled by the Pacific Tin,!«*r Coin- the ten days limit. Return limit Marry Willard, Edith front of mining and iu tbe world of opportunities of Oregon are just her hand to the old gentleman, who paii.v to the Jepot for sbipinent to ninety ilnj», but not later thun Dec. ‘ burg, Edith Slmuufelt, Lorene commerce. He will command your beginning to be seen, your resources took it with a smile of pleasure, California. I 31th, 1904. Consumers f city v aler have been ds. Aline Cockiti, Berneta attention as a scholar and an orator. are only in tbe first stages of their lifted his bat ai.d said, “ Thank you, For full information as to rat**» tiutllle'l that nulv "tu- huur per day Lexie Miller, May Copland, He is allied with the interests of the development.” yo i are a good girl,” 8 (I. 1 and routes mil on Agent So l’ac. will be allowed for irrigating, mid is today in pland, Merle Robinson, Edith whole natior Col Mahon then called attention ¡Co. at Cottage Grove. Metitiuu must be made and special in. Igs, Mable Vealcb. Blanche Oregon working for the betterment I to the seveuth annual sessiou of the i iedit giveu the Cottage Grove Band I American Mining Congress, which for tbe music of the day. All was ¡convenes iu Portlaud August 22ml well given, hut especially impressive I to 27th, and said: “ I trust your was the quartette (brBss) rendition important section will be well and | 0( -M y Old Kentucky Home,” by truly represented. Messrs, Albeit Grittiu, C. G. Gray, “ By way of introduction to the Chus and Horace Cochran. It so few remarks I propose to make impressed the audience as it rang here today in response to your very softly through the firs and oaks * ■ ‘ 4 *1 * ’ * - 4 * 4 *’ 4 ' ’ + - 4 * ’ 4 - ’ 4 1 ■ 4 * 4 * 4 * * 4 i ' + ,' 4 * 4 * 4 ' 4 , v 4 , r 4 i | flattering invitation, I will say that that even the small boy forgot bis the first session of the American annoying firecrackers and all listen ........... ............ A L M O S T = = = = = Mining Congress was held iu the ed to tbe sweet old melody as it city of Denver, Colorado, July 1897, charmed them anew. This is our motto and and at this session Prof. Geo Knapp, Lunch was hastly dispatched by we carry tbe best line of of Chicago, III. presented to our tbe throng in order to witness the groceries to be found id then president, the Hon. L. Brad games of tbe afternoon at 1:30 the market». Our stock ford Prince, of Santa Fe, New o ’ clock. They were exciting and is freih and closely se Mexico, a gavel made of historic interesting. _ Results were as fol I wood. lected. Our c a n n e d lows The handle was made from the poods are of the most re prizes awarded . ] wood of the ship that carried the cent pack. O u r Salt Hose race— Won by the Eagle Our Closing-Out Sale will only con “ Liberty Bell” around tbe world on Hose Company, Rescue Hose Com Mi nts are received fresh tinue a little while longer, and its message of freedom: in tbe bead pany, second. Prizes $10 and #5. every month and o u r while it lasts goods will be sold were five pieces, the first of which ranch supplies are ever 100-yard dash (free for all)— was a portion of a rail split by ] Won by H. Harms ($5) fresh. W e have the Abrahnm Lincoln; tbe second was choicest s e l e c t i o n of Tub race— Won bv Charles Mar- REGARDLESS OF COST luncheon delicacies to be from the great Charter Oak tree; tin ($3.50). the third was from Washington’s i race- -Won by John Cooter found iu the county. We Some fine bargains can be had for home at Jit. Vernon; the fourth from ($2.50). live up to our motto and cash Goods going at practically ' the elm tree under which Washing- sell nothing inferior..... ton stood when he assumed com - 1 mand of the continental armies, and 1 Y ou had better call and make your | the fifth was from Colorado, taken ' purchases before it is too late. from the flag-staff that was used i ■v f t - * f * * * * f * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * i on the Colorado building at tbe | 1 World's Columbian Exposition. Prof. Knapp also presented a Our O w n Free Delivery Wagon. FOR. beautiful silk flag made from silk I \ grown in 26 different states .of our ! Union. And you have now resid- j ing among you a gentleman who j was most active and successful in making the first session of The j American Miuing Congress tbe i PICNIC AND GAMES j Reduced Rates to St. Louis. Good Thiings to !E at MERCHANDISE G IV E N AW AY Main Corner Main and River Sts. 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