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VOL. XVI
COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON, F R ID AY , A l G l ST. 12, 1904,
INVESTORS and H O M E S E E K E H S
will here find opportunities
no««here else afforded in Ore-
iron. The Leader will give
you tiie news and fuels con
cerning this fav«>red locality
NO. 17
11881, Margaret A. O'Dauiels They
uü * 1 killed u «Jeer on the track
sCrtuie to the „tile of W '.-lw R m in
active development work may 'oe
cut alunir the line labt week.
expecte 1 in the near future.
j
"I'eiv lie was engaged in mill- ■
ing and luniheiliig. He became in-
G$trander-Humphr)s Nuptials.
CRESWELL NOTES
I terested in milling in the Bohemia
I district iu 18!Kj, ord acquired
At 11 a. m. Wednesday, Miss
Woodmen to B u ild H a ll.— L im b e r N ow o a
live Umber interests. U p Vuade his
Nina Pearl Ostrander aud Charles
the Ground.
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l ho'nL‘ « Vwt> * > Grove and became ,
Humphry's were united in marriage
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if
Earl
Maxley,
Ernest Getchel ami
jUlteietteil iu the development of
by Rev. F. E Bilhugton at the home
Charles Whitney of Camas Swale,
the tOWU. Hq was at oue timet
of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
have gone for an uutiug at Halit
| owner of the .Musick mine, and was
James E. Ostrander of this city.
port.
so uutil that property was sold to a
The wedding was a quiet one,
Wade Wallis and C. C. Hazleton
•large mining syndicate. In 1805 it
only
a
few
intimate
friends
being
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r* I became apparent that a means of
left for Eastern Oregon, Saturday.
present beside ’ lie immediate family.
A. H. Johnson is building a new
: transportation between the mines
Tim bride was formerly operator
dwelling on his farm, to take the
■ ^nd Cottage Grove was absolutely
at the Postal office in Eugeue. Mr.
place of the one recently destroyed
essential to the development of the
Humphry’s is manager of the Postal
by fire.
Bohemia mining district and Air.
Telegraph office at Astoria, where
N. W. Scott is treating the school
Bingham with P. J. Jeuuiugs, now
the
young
couple
will
make
their
Cirporation la x Is Odious and Should of Portland, planned anil uutliued
house to a new coat of paint.
iaril Improvement Has Been Thorough, home. With their many friends, Exhibit of Ores Will Be Extensive.—
j routes and means of accomplishing
Druggist J. M. Valkman is visit
c
-
.
the Leader extends congratulations
Be Removed From the Statutes
Granite Rock to Be Spread
;il„ , b (it wUheiJ.
this result. Terminal facilities were
ing friends atjtlyrtle Point.
Enthusiastic Meeting of Bohemia
Sketch of His Life.
\ first requisite and J C. Long with
Mrs. J. M. Valkman and daugh
The decorations were in pink aud
Over th ; Grounds.
Mine Owners’ Association,
Mr. Bingham bought front G. W.
ter Mabel »v« visiting friends on
white, and lile bride was attired in a
i Long sixty acres of land adjoiuiiig
Bear creek for a few days.
beautiful go-in of organdie over
I H. Biuglratn of Cottage Grove, the city of Cottage Grove anil the
During the past two months the white silk, and carried a shower
Monday evening's meeting of the j llobt. McDaniel and Edgar Par
Representative-elect, is strongly iu j Southern Pacific railroad on the east.
hoquet of white carnations.
Bohemia Miue Owners Association ! sons are building a church at Clover-
favor of tiie repeal of the corpor- They then arranged to build a saw- Southern Pacific properties at Cot
tage
Grove
have
been
receiving
at the Bohemia postottice was well dale for the M. E. church people.
»liuii tn\ I«"' anil expresses his .le- : mill for the purpose of manufactur
attended and important action was
Guy Stone who has been away
(eruiiuntioii to work for legislation ing into a marketable product the much consideration from railroad
injured at Saginaw.
officials.
taken with reference to represent!, for some months has returned home.
to that end. In eonversatiou dur i timber they had acquired. This j
Max Staudacher, aged 17, while tion of the district at the seventh
Supt. F. H. Strickland bus been
ing the week he gave his views in was done on the land secured near
Mr. aud Mrs. John Stone, Miss
in this vicinity a , > s t constantly winking in the Bootli Kelly Co. log- annual session of the American Min Fanny and Master Clay are at the
' the depot grounds. From this mill during tiiat time with a force 0( i ging camp above Saginaw Tuesday
Congress, which meets in Port Kitson Springs.
J was furnished timber for the new from 11 to 21 men. SiJings have morning at lb, was struck in the ing
land August 22d to 27th,
Woodmen of the World are get
line to the mines, kuowu as the Ore been extended atwl all tracks raised face by an iron ‘‘dog” which pulled
Arrangements were also perfect
gon A Southeastern railroad. Ex to the level of the main line.
out of a log. His skull was fractured ed for au extensive exhibit at that ting material on the ground pre
paratory to building a two story
tensive shipments were made and a
In this work and in grading and the lower jaw was broken. A time of the ores of these mines.
hall.
big trade built up. The firm of j the approaches to the depot 33l> cars box was improvised and he was sent
Many new members were enrolled
Long ,V Bingham, thus orga .ized, j of gravel have boen used,
five miles down the logging flume and discussion of subjects germane
furnished terminal facilitiei for the
N O T IC E -
A large force of men under Supt. to Saginaw. Dr. C. T. Hocke't of to the future of the district proved
new railroad and gave laud for ad-1 Strickland have been dumping Cottage Grove was called aud ac interesting and profitable.
On or about August 25th I will
ditional track to the Southern gravel from flat cars along Railroad companied tin injured lad to Eu
As delegates to the Mining' Con
Pacific Company, whereby an extra ..veuue north of the depot. The gene, where- with assistance of Dr. gress, XV. H. Shane, O. G. Gilbert burn a slashing ou my property.
siding or storage tracks was secured quantity used will he ample to in 1). A. Paine the wounds were dress son anil Heury Johnson were chosen. Section 7, Township 21, Range 2
for use of local shippers. This also sure a good road during the com ed. Injuries are serious but Dr. G. G. Warner and Frank J. Hard West, known as Mosby creek.
J aspkii P a 'I t k n
afforded transfer facilities for the ing winter. Six hundred feet ot Hockett is ot opinion that the hoy are delegates from other organiza
August
ti,
1904
[ new road.
Thus was secured roadway has been i bus improved. will recover.
tions to the Congress, This gives I
for Cottage Grove a very important
Repairs have I nice made on ap
Bohemia district five represent i- j Johu Freebtirg returned Tues
Returned Horn Eastern Oregon
industry, which has led to the build proaches to the bridge o v ir the
tives, all of whom will doubtless be I day from Bohemia. He is having
ing up of the city aud various Wiihrmett,.- north of the city and
H. C. Yeateh aud wife returned in attendance at the session of this trouble with a partly healed aukle,
industries now well established ’ ll io t t ll f, i t ot new -pm 1 1 nek has Wednesday from a trip to Eastern moat important of all mining organ
cut 'la v 10th with an adze while
Cottage Grove. Mr. Biugham has been laid at Waiuei
i Oregon and Washington. They were izations, which includes iu its mem working at the Oregon Securities
been identified with every forward
Agent Isll tm has been sill round-| »t Walla Walla one week. Mr. bership prominent representatives Co's mines. It is now improving
movement in the city. He is now a id by painters during the week, Veatch states that this has been a of the largest mines in existence anil
member of the City Council, and who have bv their Inborn added to banner year for crops iu that section. will attract delegates from all over he snvs.
HON. 1. II. BIN G H A M .
was elected at the last general elec the neat appearuiice of the build He came through that country in the world.
C. S. McBeth returned from a visit
roruxil 1») <*oijrtt‘i \ O r r ^ m i T linbe riua n.
tion to the position of
State ings and grounds.
IVirtl.iml, Oregon.
At Monday night’ s meeting Geo. to the Bohemia mining district
1853, when there was nothing hut
Representative. He is a urin ot ex
Supt. Strickland goes at once to Indians, coyotes, jack rabbits and Knowles anil Frank McIntyre were Thursday. He leaves for Portland
Aerated manner, .n vitig:
ceptional business ability. personally Yoocalla, where anew passin „ truck . grass in all directions. The Iudiau appointed a committee to have Friday.
-It is a hardship anil injustice on popular, aud oue of the me» who is will l>e installed
agent »as the only white settler charge of transportation of ores to
every mar who is in business anil making Cottage Grove aud Lane
Senator Veatch, David Markte/
Decomposed granite will be used there. There were a few trailers Cottage Grove, from where they will
in the case of muuy who are striving county known throughout the State ns a topping for the vast quantities buying cattle from the emigrants to be forwarded to Portland for exhi and John Veatch got five deer ou
to develop mining properties it is and Natiou.
of gravel recently placed around bring to the AYillnmette valley. The bition during the five-day session of their hunting excursion.
•u absolute obstacle, preventing
the station here giving a firm aud country now is well settled and the Miuing Congress. It is design
many from aoooinplishing anything
Miss Hexter, Mrs. Weinlander
MOSBY CREEK
:<ven approach on all sides.
prosperous. Mr. Veatch is browned ed to show not only selected speci
whatever.”
In fact the manner in which 'the by the sun and states that they mens but bulk samples of the ore as and Miss Weinlander are visiting
Mr. Bingham also is an advocate
Emma Fabier of Portland is visit railroad officials have provided greatly ebjoyeit their trip of two it runs in the ledges aud as it ap the family of Ben Lurch.
of good roads and favors applica ing her cousin Mrs. Jasper Patten. for
the convenience of ship weeks, part of w hich was spent in pears direct from the mines for mill
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blew and sou
tion for State or National aid in
Mrs. Willard lugram has been pers and the comfort of pe Portland with their son, Sam P. ing. Such au exhibit will direct
their construction.
He believes very sick the past week, hut is out destrians is an example for the Veatch, conductor on the Albany- attention of visiting mining men to Joe, have returned from a camping
there should be provision by law for of danger at present.
people of this city to fo llo w by caus Porlland run.
the Bohemia district and further trip to the Siuslaw.
prevention of forest fires by appoint
the work of development now beiug
Louisa Lambert was a visitor at ing improvement of stieets iu tin
Mrs. Archie Rice of lone, Oregon
ment it a commission and fire war Walker Sunday.
Thursday evening at Vesuvius carried on. F. J. Hard, S. C. Har
business section and construction of
is visiting her mother Mrs. S. K.
dens for heavily timbered sections.
low and O. G. Gilbertson were ap
permanent
cross
walks.
rniue
a
reception
was
given
Rev.
Dr.
H. Yancey is busy this week bal
Cochran of this city.
When the legislature convenes it is
Freight shipments to and from Warner and family by Ml’, and Mrs. pointed a committee to prepare a
certain that Cottage Grove and ing hay.
the local depot continue to increase. F. J. Hard, pnor to the departure draft of rules and bv-laws.
Blond A Brenner have opened
Tillie Downes who has been em
Lane county interests will lie well
the
reverend ’ geutleman’s
Total tonuage handled during the of
hardware store opposite the HoU
ployed
at
the
Booth-Keliy
mill
is
represented.
Commercial Club.
past year was 17,828 tons. Of this for his home in Denver. Many
Imperial.
Isaac H. Bingham was born in visiting friends and relatives on l freight incoming aggregated S8( | were present.
Games, music and
Attendance was good at Friday
Michigan. Sept. 14, 1857. He was Mosby creek.
refreshments
occupied
the
evening,
tons; outgoing, 890fi tons.
Manager A. B. Wood of the O. <
evening's meeting of the Commer
Alfred Bigelow was a visitor at
educated in the public schools of
Revenues at Cottage Grove were All expressed regret that the family cial Club.
Views of members were S. E. went to Eugeue Tuesday.
that State and came to the West in the Grove this week.
not remain in Oregon.
as follows:
given expression and proved inter
. could
1
1877, locating first in Colorado,
Chargesou freight rc’d... $87,987 St!
I. J. Taylor is building a 1.J stor
esting and practical.
The club has
Fall sowing requires disc plows. Charges on freight t'w d...20.109 99
where he spent, one yeir. He then
Jas. S. Benson, the druggist, let about completed organization aud dwelling ou Fourth street.
O'
came to Idaho. »'Here he married, in Secad columns.
Total ticket sales............... 27,782
21 the contract. Thursday for a two
Miscellaneous receipts.... 1,489 28 i story dwelling of eight rooms,
---------------- | south’ of the school house, between
Total............................ $87.349 34 Fourth and Fifth streets.
It will
This is a most excellent showing he 0,lt of the most attractive houses
for the city of Cottage Grove and in town architecturally, J. W. War-
shows effectively the volume of busi ner is the contractor.
ness transacted here.
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i On ¡Sunday morning a work train
j tried to pass a man on a railroad
STAR ITEM S.
bicycle speeder on the main line
Andrew Brund visited Mr. Har near Grants Pass, with serious re-
'J his is our motto ami
A day or two
low's while on his way to Bohemia «nils to the speeder.
we.
carry the best liue of
before a man on a speeder was run
W e represent the best fac
Monday.
groceries to be found in
down
in
a
tunnel.
Luckily
neither
tory’ s goods. Every garment
Nora Vaughn was at the Grove
the markets. Our stock-
were hurt.
well made and guaranteed to
Saturday.
give satisfaction.
W e can fit
is fresh and closely se
Albert Rissue went to the Grove
Thos. C. Wheeler is counting
you out in ready-made gar
lected.
Our c a n n e d
last
week.
money at the First National Bank
ments, or take your measure
goods are of the most re
J.
W.
Scctt
and
Arthur
Vau-
with
a
smile
of
broad
dimensions
on
and give you tailor-made— see
cent pack.
O u r Salt
schoiaek are working for
John his face because a baby came to the
last week’s Leader for what the
Meats are received fresli
Wieks this week.
Wheeler household Thursday morn
tailor says about the way the
every mouth and o u r
Lulu Harlow and Myrtle Wicks ing. Tom says it was unexpected
suits are guaranteed.
We
ranch supplies are ever
but
is
very
welcome.
visited at W ildwood Saturday.
also carry a full line o f
West End
fresh.
W e have the
Phoebe Damewood of H ildwood
choicest s e 1 e ct i o n of
Edgar Willson and James Craig
visited with Pearl Stewart.
luncheon delicacies to lie
of Bridge.
found in the county. We
C'arl Berg of Cottage Grove visit went lriintiug Monday up Silk Creek
after
any
game
that
goes
in
season.
live
up
to
our
motto
aud
ed Elmer Sphar last week.
They returned Wednesday. Nothing
sell nothing inferior.....
A number o f young people from
doing.
Cottage Grove visited wtth Mis.
Mary Vaughn Sunday afternoon.
! J(u|per p atten brollgllt in two
Albert Stocks who is working at ( ijeautiful bouquets, fragrant and ap-
And ask you to kindly call
Mr. Vaughn's went to his home at I petizing, of delicious onions from
in and we will endeavor to
Cottage Grove Saturday.
ins Mosby Creek ranch. Thanks.
please you.
Jim Sphar was a visitor at the
O u r O w n F r e e D e liv e r y W a g o n .
F ir e
Grove Wednesday.
Don't neglect that house any
Mrs. MeC'artv of Boise. Idaho, is
visiting with her sister Mrs. Nancy longer, but call at the express office
and have Tom Awbrey write you up
Stewart at Star
a policy; in either the Aitna Insur
An engine on the Southern Paci ance Co. or the Oregon Fire Relief
fic in Josephine county ran down Association, of McMinnville, Oregon.
GOOD ROADS
DEMANDED
WORK AT ’
THE DEPOT
MINES OF
BOHEMIA
Iepreseniativel.il. Bingham
Will Work lor County.
Three Hundred and Thirty*
Six Cars of Gravel.
W ill Be Represented at Min
ing Congress.
WOULD REPEAL LAW
PAINTERS AT WORK
DELEGATES CHOSEN
i
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CLOTHING
j
Good Things \ :o Eat
THAT IS GOOD
Phone
Corner-
M ain an d
Main
Shoes for Men
Women and Children
W e lc h & W o o d s
W ho Alw ays “Have It fop Less1
R iv e r Sts.
No. 43
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FEAR CE & JOEINSON