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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 .
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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
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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
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