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About The Leader. (Cottage Grove, Lane County, Or.) 1895-1903 | View Entire Issue (May 2, 1902)
U. oi o, l p T 'J v v « v « v ^ W 4 Î < b u ijl seasons brings you of trade; advertising is brings you your * that o f the inerch- atlord to advertise. jft . riV rfV. ì A k . L J in I f it -T jdBhc aiil ’ --The Oldest and most Widely Read Newspaper Oottagr© CS-rcTre, Oregon, s e n i >UR SPRIN G GOODS A R E N O W OPEN. Nevs Things Arriving Daily ICES R c - Wf * H D FOR E N EXT DAYS. - - Come in and See Them ■ ■■ ^ S O M E T H IN G N E W IN K ID G L O V E S K” TH ESE Tho old $1.25 Glove we are Closing Out at $1.00 per pair P R IC ES and the old **■00 Gloves for 93(5 Per pair. S T R IC T LY *N EW [ o b Prii,tir4 T H IN G S IN L H D IE S * SH O ES^ CASH. ■ D a k in & B r i s t o w . in a 41 Important factor . * ... 3 businea ecu Til use. jj| ns do your Jot) Fiintine-' gurantee aaiisfactlon. rl a Prosperous Mining Section— U VE a, 37 - 2, 1902. *To. 51. IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE Cottage Grove to the Front A Rousing Celebration in H onor of Turning the First Sod b y Gov. T. T. Geer in Construction of the R ailroad to the Bohemia Mines. Never in the history of Cottage punishment to the fullest extent and Altogether ths day was a red Groye have its thrifty and progress hopo to ' hear him again. After a letter one in the history of Cottage ive citizens enjoyed a more enthu male quartette by vocal talent, Sen Grove and in all probability will siastic and united celebration than ator Kuykendall took the platform only be excellod when the last spike that tenderod in honor of the break and congratulated the people of is driven in the road which virtually ing of the first sod for the construc Cottage Grove upon their united puts the Great Bohemia Mines at tion of the Bohemia Railroad. Early strength and progress toward the tho gates of our thriving little city Wednesday morning teams laden the development of the south end of and opens up our unexcelled lumber with enthusiastic, men, women and Lane County. The Dr said Lane ing industries which today are iu children began to arrive and long county, like "Gaul,” had long been their infancy. One of the speakers before noon the city was teeming known to be divided into ‘ ‘three of the day well said that Lane with people from the courlry. The parts,” Eugene, Longtom and Slab- County was not surpassed nor had business houses and offices had put town, but that it must be conceded its equal in the acreage of first class on holiday attire of bunting and that the Slabtown end of the county timber laud by any county in the Mothers bring your Boys and fit them out flags and all arouud it looked as if was making rapid strides toward United States and he might hare with new suits. Children’ s Suits from 50c up. the Glorious Fourth was upon us in supremacy. added that its mining resorces, Shirts, Hats and everything at cost. advance of the regular schedule. A vocal solo by Mrs James White when fully developed would, attain The C M A Cornet Band soon was then tasefully rendered after a like world wide reputation. made its appearance and discoursed which ex-Mayor, S H Friendly, ot Cottage Grove has been blessed, lively airs until the arrival of the 3 Eugene, told the people of Cottage by the hands of nature in its liberal o’clock train bearing the Hon T T Grove how to make their little city distribution of precious metals, Geer, Governor of the state, and tho best town on earth, in bis usual timber resources and agricultural his excellent wife accompanied by characteristic way. Col Hoefer of facilities around and about it, be- about 50 invited guests from differ Salem who followed the ex-mayor, youd measure, not to say anything however strongly suspicioned Mr of a wonderfully mild and moderate ent points down the valley. Friendly of having revised one of climate; even time has showered up The Governor was then conducted Flying : tli© H cse, to the grand stand, temporarily con his frequently used speeches made on her people its many blessings. Nothing but au indolent, selfish structed for the purpose, while the at Eugene on this occasion contend- band played “Hail to the Chief” ini? th.t Uio w.rS Uttgciiu VTlfuill ur a Luurlikl greedintfes on tho part amid tho enthusiastic welcome dis occasionally slip from his tongue. of its people can long delay the played by thelarge crowd assembled. But we only attribute this to Mr peerless future of this promising Notwithstanding tho day was a Friendly feeling much at home city. Let us remember the true spirit of progress lies iu and depends disagreeable one fully 2500 people among us. Mr Hoefer put the audience in the for success upon tho thrift, hard stood in the rain, while "the Rev L D Beck offered prayer, and listened to best of humor by telling a good labor and unselfish energy manifest the address of the Governor who story or two and remarking that ed by a united people. Pull to was iu a happy vein and his pithy while Salem was not the best town gether and blow afterwards in a aud pointed remarks elicited on earth it was close to the top be policy that will always win. A team, frequent, and hearty applause. Mr cause it had the Legislature and the that is a little Blow to start but Geer is a favorite of the people and penitentiary there. Ho was sure it sticks close to the ground and stays With effect. It’s an animated In scene suggestive of the Season. Ob his address was as appropriate to would be better if Mr Friendly and with it will get out of the mud when serve the activity in our store these the occasion as it could well have Mr Kuykendal lived there for they the rip-snorter, go-by-jerks kind days. Everyone looking for some been had he occupied weeks in its would certainly be in one or the will balk when thoy come up against thing in lawn and garden tools and preparation. the real thing. Mayor B R Job then other of those institutions. ils. implements.^W e can supply any conducted tlio Governor throngh the Next on the program was a beautiful NOTES OF THE CELEBRATION. thing in that line— hose reels, hose, Wobfoot rain cuts no figure when lawn mowers, sprinkling apparat crowd to one of tho grade stakes of quartette by the Misses Lillie Hart, us, eet., at exceedingly low prices. the railroad survey marked by the Eva Chamberlain and Messrs Frank the people are in earnest The Kodac fiends were much in Every article warjanted as represent National Emblem and amid three Jordan and D T Awbrey, which was We have Just Received some of the Latest ed. We find it the wisest plan. rousing cheers for tho Governor and highly appreciated by all lovers of evidance just tho same as though B Checked Linens for Sofa Pillows the sun wasn’ t behind the cloud. GRIFFIN &VEACTCH CO Bohemia Railroad, lifted the first vocal music. It does not alway take a month’s sod in the construction of the road. Senator Booth told tho people preparation for the people of Cottago £ T . ANDKHHON, M. D Scarcely had the shovel been drop they must play each others harps to Grove to do things up brown. Physician and Surgeon ped from his hand ere relic hunters some extent and not show too much The selection of a short handled Surgery and Female diseases A Specialty.l All bad demolished the mound of earth selfishness, that failure might follow spade for Governor Geer's use in calls promptly attended to. taking bits of the soil as souvenirs a shallow effort on the part of some turning up the first sod, was not Office in Sherwood block; Night calls at New Era Drug Store. Phone 156 Main. of the occasion. Tho mayor then people who wanted to make it all, ment as a pun at the Governor’s height but was only an oversight by ^ H. KINO introducted Senator Booth whose do all and be all. And therein a flurried committee in its hasty address closed the afternoon’s exer lies the milk of the coocoaout. It is preparations. Attorney-at-Law cises. a timely warning for some little Special attention given to Collections. f i n d * W a y lo l.lve I.«»»g’. The Governor and invited guests 2 x 4 promoters that frequently crop The startling announcement of a COTTAGE GROVE, OREGON. were then conducted by the recep up and do a good cause more harm Discovery that will surely lengthen life Is made by editor O H Downey, of tion committee to the Sherwood than good. L j f t a f t A . r f k A A J V j f t e ¿ f t j A ; j f t t j f t . s f t J t k i f V À A jJfik À 6 /% aft: j f t ailr..j£ A a A ljé Churbusco, Ind, " I wish to state,” he House where and excellent dinner Oar own I H Bingham amid writes “ that Dr King’s New Discovery was served and where many of our deafning cheers was then called for for Consumption Is tho most Infallible people made the acquaintance of his and though last, was not by any remedy that I have ever known for Excellency and wife. means the least, in statue, or esteem Coughs, Colds and Grip. It’s in At 8 o’clock Martin’s Opera of the people present. Ike modestly valuable to people with weak lungs. Having this wonderful medicine no House was thronged with people refused to shoulder much of the one need dread Pneumonia or Con where it bad been announced an credit for the progress and advance sumption. Its relief Is Instant and informal reception would be tender ment of Cottage Grove and the cure c e r t a i n J P Currln guarantee ed the Governor. The C M A Band railroad enterprise but only claimed every SOc and $1.00 bottle, and give n o t p r o c r a s t in a t e was again in evdience and after a place among the good citizens of trlel bottles free. Ball Team Orjaniied playing a few of their best pieces the town and in the harness ready uy one of those fine lots or aero tracts from Long k Bingham, adjoining Cottage Grove, Last Friday evening a number of which again put the crowd in the for work. Mayor Job then announced that t-ase ball enthusiasts rant and best of spirits, the tall couple of the he location will suit you and we know our prices will suit you. Come and see us. Waldo Hills were spied entering the the exercises would close with a organized a team. Mr Frank front door. Immediately the entire selection by the band after which Wheeler waa elected Manager ; Lee audience bur9t forth in a prolonged j everyone present who bad not Henry, Captain; C W Wallace, secy( spontaneous applause. Mayor Job already met Governor Geer and bin and Geo McQueen, trees of the soon quieted the audience and the estimable wife were invited to come organization. Cottage Grove, Committee on Grounds: Frank Governor was presented and again forward and shake hands with them. Oregon. P O B ox 8 made a few well chosen romarks in This esteemed priviledge was heart Wheeler, Thoe Medley and Qeo Mc his usual happy vein stating that, as ily accepted and no doubt the tall Queen. Committee on Funds; Lee * a reason for their briefness, no man Sycamore, of the Waldo Hills, when Henry, Winters Wallace. The boya are very enthusiastic should be punished a second time be thinks of his tired and aching C o a f h H a r k * * f f I h r C o l « » for the same offense. It may be re- arm, believe« there are other forms and are determined to make a record And Get Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablet« j marked however tbal in this respect of punishment as severe as »peach this year. making. the News C « 7 e .\ o r a ^ CP r lc e V ^ n t ;U i - * ° | tb . people enjoyed the Governor’s ADVERTISE IN THE LEADER^ V s 7 t . •N'S, B O Y ’S AND C H IL D R E N S C LO TH IN G CLEMENT, “Clothier.’ FETA jIBBONS.... " i 11 the Leading Shades, all Widths. IT WAISTS ■ - SHIRT WAISTS Mercerized Silk Zephyrs, lstitehed Lawns, Linens, 3ale and various other ma m enway Burkholder. j crastination Is the Thief ■ x j l of Time . ONG & BIN G H A M FUR THE LEiDEfi