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About The Leader. (Cottage Grove, Lane County, Or.) 1895-1903 | View Entire Issue (May 2, 1902)
U. oí o, í> v V V * V V « V V V 5 r ff» Ivertisin] ’ fob prir,tir >4 *y >:i-> t.rin,' • \ ” i irado; advertising • a i tr brings you your hat o f the inercli- »fford. to advertise. 1 vel 7 . Important factor in ousmei. Poor printing reflects 110 credit on a good business bouse, bet ns do your Job Printing—we gurantee satisfaction. * ■••-The Oldest and most Widely Read Ootta.gr© O -ro-ve, Newspaper O regon, Nevs Things Arriving Daily WW W E D FO R IE NEXT DAYS. ~— - • Come in and See Them ' ' ' — ........ ^ S O M E T H I N G N E W IN K I D G L O V E S » ' The old $1.25 Glove we are Closiug Out at $1.00 per pair Ik® old $1.00 Gloves for 93c per pair. an<* »NEW T H IN G S IN L H D I E S ’ SHOES* in a Prosperous Mining Section--- ZMZarsr 2 , 1202. ITo. 5 1 . IN HOLIDAY ATTIRE Cottage Grove to the Front )U R SPRIN G GOODS A R E N O W OPEN. RICES RE- 5 THESE PR IC ES STRICTLY A Housing Celebration in Honor of Turning the First Sod b y Gov. T. T. Geer in Construction of the R ailroad to the Bohemia Mines. CASH. E a k in & B r is to w . Never in the history of Cottage punishment to the fullest extent and Altogether the day was a red Groye have its thrifty and progress hope to ' hear him again. After a lotter 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 tbun ator Kuykendall took the platform only be excelled when the last spike that tenderod in honor of the break and congratulated the people of is dri ven in the road which virtually ing of the first sod for the construc Cottage Grove upon their united puts he 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 in children began to arrive and long county, like "Gaul,” had long been their infancy. One of tho speakers beforo noon tho city was teeming known to be divided into "three of the day well said that Lane with people from the courtry. 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 acroago of first class 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 have with new suits. Children’s Suits from 50c up. the Glorious Fourth was upon us in supremacy. added that its mining resorces, Shirts, Hats aud everything at cost. A vocal solo by Mrs James White when fully developed would, attain advance of the regulur schedule. The C M A Cornet Band soon was then tasefully rendered after a liko 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 bis 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 measuro, not to say anything howevor strongly suspicioned Mr of a wonderfully mild and moderate ent points down the valley. The Governor was then conducted Friendly of having revised one of climate; even time has showered up f l y i n g : tm © H e s e , 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 “Hall to the Chief” infif fhftfr IllO word Dugcuu ytuu KI or u worbta greedintSs on the part imid the 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 in 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 all the Leading Shades, all Widths. Beck offered prayer, and listened to best of humor by telling a good labor and unselfish energy manifest tho address of the Governor who story or two and remarking that ed by a united people. Pull fo was in a happy vein and his pithy while Salem was not the best town gether and blow afterwards in a and 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 slow to start but COPrfUCHT- i Geer is a favorite of the people and penitentiary there. Ho was sure it sticks close to the ground aud stays With effect. It’s an animated In M ercerized Silk Z ep h y rs, 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 whon n stiteh ed L a w n s, Linens, 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 e a le and v a rio u s oth er m a- days. Everyone looking for some been had he occupied weeks in its would certainly be in one or the will balk whon they come up against thing in lawn and garden tools and preparation. the real thing. Mayor B R Job then other of those institutions. als. implements.^We can supply any conducted tho Governor throngh the Next on the program was a beautiful NOTES O F THE CELEBRATION. thing in that line— hose reels, hose, crowd to ono of tho grade stakes of Wobfoot rain cuts no figure when quartette by the Misses Lillie Hart, lawn mowers, sprinkling apparat us, ect., 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 warranted as represent National Emblem and amid three Jordan and D T Awbrey, which was W e have Just Received rom i of the Latest ed. We find it the wisest plan. rousing cheers for tho Governor and highly appreciated by all lovers of evidance just the same as though B Checked Linens for Sofa Pillows the sun wasn't behind the cloud. Bohemia Railroad, lifted the first vocal music. It does not alway tako a month’ s sod in the construction of the road. Senator Booth told tho people preparation for the people of Cottago £ T . A N DERSO N , 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 aud Female diseases A Specialty.l All had 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 tbo first sod, was not Ofllee in Sherwood block; Night calls at New Era Drug Store. Phone 156 Main. of the occasion. The mayor hen people who wanted to make it all, mentas a pun at the Governor’s height but was only an oversight by ^ H. K IN G introducted Senator Booth whose do all and be all. And therein a flurried committee in its hasty address closed the afternoon’s exer lies tbe milk of the coacoaout. It is preparations. A tto rn e y-a t-L a w cises. a timely warning for some little Special attention given to Collections. I'liid m W a y i o L i r e Is#ng'. The Governor and invited guests 2 x 4 promoters that frequently crop The startling announcement of a COTTAGE GROVE. OREGON. were then conducted by tbo 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. x C k tdCk A jJk J5*. WW A A A j^r A t A s. jftt A A A il ¿ k A A i Churbusco, Ind, " I wish to state,” he Oar own I H Bingham amid House where and excellent dinner writes “ that Dr King’s New Discovery was served and where many of our deafoing cheers was then called for for Consumption Is the 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 Orlp. It’s in At 8 o ’clock Martin’s Opera of tbe people present. Ike modestly valuable to people with wesk lungs. Haring this wonderful medicine no House was thronged with people refused to shoulder much of the one need dread Pneumonia or Con credit for the progress snd advance where it had keen announced an sumption. Its relief Is lustaot and informal reception would be tender ment of Cottage Grove and the cure certain.” J PCurrln guarantee ed the Governor. The C M A Band railroad enterprise but only claimed every 80c and $1.00 bottle, and give ) N O T PROCRASTINATE was again in evdience and after a place among tbe good citizens of triel bottles free. Bat* Ball Team Orjanired. playing a few of their best pieces the town and in the harness ready m y On® of those fine lots or aero tracts from Long A Bingham, adjoining Cottage Grove, Last Friday evening a number of which again put the crowd in the for work. Mayor Job then announced that l«ae ball enthusiasts met and best of spirits, the tall couple of the tha location will suit you and we know our prices will suit you. Come and see us. Waldo Hills were spied entering the tbe exercises would close with a organized a team. Mr Frank front door. Immediately the entire selection by tbe band after which Wheeler wag elected Manager; Lee audience burst forth in a prolonged everyone present who had not Henry, Captain; C W Wallace, seey( spontaneous applause. Mayor Job already met Governor Geer and his and Geo McQueen, treaa of the soon quieted tbe 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. O B ox 8 made a few well chosen remarks in This esteems'! priviledge was heart Wheeler, Thoa Medley and Geo Mc ily accepted and no doubt tbe tall Queen. Committee on Funds; Lee his usual happy vein stating that, * a reason for tbeir briefness, no man Sycamore, of tbe Waldo Hills, when Henry, Winter* Wallace. Tbe boys are very enthusiaatie should be punished a second time be thinks of his tired and aching for tbe same offense. It may be re arm, believes there are other form* and are determined to make a record S tar. T h e C oa fh u . r k i . « l h . Laxative Bromo-Qulolne Tablet* marked however that in this respect of punishment as severe as speech this year. And Get cure a cold a cold in one day. No tbe people enjoyed the Governor’s making. the News Cure, no Pay. Price as cents. ADVERTISE IN THE LEADER™ =N’S, BOY'S AND CHILDREN’S ••• C L O T H I N G ••• . 3 CLEMENT, “Clothier.’ 1 -F E T A R I B B O N S .... BTiWlISTS-SHIRT MTS GRIFFIN & VEACTCH CO emenway 8= Burkholder. icrastination Is the Thiel of Time ,O N G & B IN G H M M Í ! FOB THE LEADED