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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1903)
THE CORVALLIS GAZETTE. IOM ANDJPERSONAL ". Marry Christinas. Jas. Booth, returned from New port Wednesday. T. A. Hoover, of. Halsey, was in Corvallis Wednesday. Have you noticed how much longer the days are getting? Mrs. M. M. Davis arrived on Tuesday's morning train from the coast. Smith Mann cameup from Silem, Tuesday, to spend Christmas with his parents in this city. Bush Wilson is home from San Francisco, where he has been at tending a business college. - George Cathey arrived from Salem Wednesday, to spend Christ mas at his home in this city. Milton Berry went to Salem Tuesday, for a short vitit with friends and relatives at that place. Mrs. Effie W. Parsons has been engaged as teacher in English de partment in the Corvallis Business . College. Miss ' Pauline Davis returned, Tuesday, from Carlton, where she nas been visiting for a few days with her sister, Mabel. Miss Mary Nolan arrived home from Portland last Saturday. Miss . Mary graduates this year from the commercial course at St. Mary's Academy. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bgan and children, of Ellensburg, Wash, ar rived, Tuesday, to spend the Holi days with Mrs. Bergan's parents, i Mrt. and Mrs. J. P. Logan. Invitations are out for the an nual New Year's reception by the ' ladies of ; thn Coffee Club at their rooms in the City Hall on New ., Year's Day from 2:30 to 6 p. ru. The Coffee Club will hold their next regular meeting on Monday ' afternoon at 2.30 at the Fireman's Hall. A full attendance is desired that arrangements for. the New Year's reception may be completed. Raymond Peterson went to Port land Tuesday t consult with an oculist. It will be necessary for ;. him to remain there ten or twelve ? days as his eyes are in a serious condition. Mrs. E. A. Cumraings, of Cottage Grove, arrived yesterday afternoon for a two-weeks' visit with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wellsoer. one was aocompaniea oy ner men a ' Miss 01& Micka, of Ashland. JL- but? WWV 1 Ul U1UUOI 1 LI Corvallis ons Christmas Day the hungry ones -will be obliged to go to ihs old favnrila.OncLientaL, hfefik xnn. t, T,..irM - : -Good prompt service, a well cooked and tender turkey, and the neces sary fixins.- Try it today. Theodore Garrow and Bush ' Davis came out from the coast on Thursday's train. - They have been on a hunting trip, but very little .game was in evidence when theyi arrived. Their excuse was, "No birds, tides wrong, etc." ' Thfl f! Ar. V.. train ViaH hoon fillorl with : passengers for several days past, the largest crowd arriving Thursday. The people are from the coast and nearer points, and come here in order to do their shop ping for Christmas. Asa Lowell Austin, the two-year- old son of A. Austin, of this city, died on the 21st inst, and was bur ied in the Odd Fellows cemetery on Wednesday afternoon Services were held at the Presbyterian church. The cause of the' death was inflammation of the bowels. M. S. Durbin, a Benton county farmer, living across the river from Albany, has just killed a cougar near his place which measured 9 feet 4 inches from tip to tip. Stock men in that vicinity nave been los ing sheep lately. It is not known whether the cougar was a native of this county, or just strayed over from the wilds of Albany. The combined installation of the four Masonic bodies of this city, which will take place on Saturday evening of this week will be an occasion of much importance. 'It is xnected tnat the nail "will be crowded, as there should' he enough ' office holders to do that, regardless of the spectators. . Masons can bring members of their own families. C. W. Mendehall, an employe at the saw mill, was ' the victim of a very painful accident on Wednes day. While loading a lumber car a large planking fell on the second finger of his right hand, tearing off the nail and bruising the finger severely. Dr., Farra dressed the wounded member. Mr. Mendehall will be laid off some time on ac count of the injury. Vern Norton, the three months' old son of Aaron and Clara Norton, residents of Ranier, Or , died at the residence of R. C. .Kiger, in this city, on ' Tuesday at 6 p. m. Tbe child was taken sick at Ranier, and . was brought to Corvallis for beiter medical attention. Mrs. Norton is a daughter of Doc Kiger, living near Wren, in this county. Mrs. Norton has bean living at Blodgett up to a short time ago, when he removed to Ranier. The interment was in - Crystal Lake cemetery on '"SYednesdav afternoon, , Barney Cady, from Albany, was in the city on Wednesday. . C. J. Harrison, of Philomath, was in town Wednesday. Wra. J. Jackson, of Michigan, is in Corvallis with a view cf locating here. E. Allen is able to b at the store aain after a two week's spell of sickness. Mrs. W. G. Emeiy and son left yesterday to spend the holidays with her folks at Newport. Prof. S. I. Pratt and wife came in from Philomath Thursday to spend the holidays "with relatives here. C. L. Heckart has commenced the erection of his cottage on the corner of Van Buren and Fourteenth streets. Edna Finley, who has charge of the fifth grade in our public schools, is enjoying the holidays at her home in Irish Bend. The many frieids of Mrs.' W. A. Buchanan will be glad to learn that she is resting 'nich easier than for several days past. At the recent Y. M. C. A. meet ings held by E. T. Colton, about twenty-fiye newmembers were taken into the society. Mrs. Melinda M. Linger, of this city and H. R. Linnville, of Port land, were married in this city yes terday aftei noon. Hugh . Branton, who has been clerking in Allen - & Woodward's drug store since Mr. Allen's illness, will go to Halsey today to spend tbe holidays. John Miller and family of four arrived in Corvallis this week from Begg, Indian Territory. They are seeking a location in Oregon, hav ing arrived recently in Portland with a large number of Eastern im migrants. Mrs. Mary Ebner of Portland, fell from a street car in Portland and was injured, but it is thought not seriously. Miss Annie Thomp- pon,-of this city, a sister of the in jured woman, went to Portland Wednesday to be with her sister. who is at present in the St. Vin cent Hospital. Through the efforts of W. G. Emery, the,, Corvallis Gun Club, will have the rare opportunity of shooting at live pigeons today. M. Emery could only procure a few dozen, but that will be enough for each ot the eports to try their luck at several birds. The live birds are only a side issue and blue rocks will be sailing from 10 a. m. to evening. A large numoer of gunners are expected from Phio piath and Bel Ifoun tain and a big time is- -expected, . Matches- will be made up for the turkeys while the pigeons will go for pigeon pie. The Oregon legislature yesterday passed the bill appropriating $100,- 000 to secure the right of way for The Dalles Celilo canal, and author izing tbe state to convey it to the United States free of cost. In the Senate the vote was 20 to five, and in the House 43 to 14 The gov ernor, secretary or state and state treasurer are constituted a Board of Commissioners of Canals and Locks to carry, out the purposes of the act. The O. R. & N. is under stood to be willing to make conces sion to the canal, though not to the portage road. Doings at Salem. Salem, Dec. aist. . House and senate called to or der at lo a. m.; the same organi zation as last session was elected. Gov. Chamberlain read his mes- sage, wmcn was snore and to tne point. Both Houses adjourned until 10 a. m., Tuesday, out of respect to -.Representative J. M. Murphy, of Union county. A caucus was called for 2 o'clock p. m. by the republicans. After a prolonged session and thorough discussion the consensus of opinion , was that a short ses sion was advisable to remedy any defective legislation, accordingly it was agreed to call up any legis lation that was necessary. Rep resentative Eddy,, of Tillamook, read a resolution, that the session be not prolonged after Wednes day . midnight. A motion was made to lay the resolution on the table until the business could be outlined. Numerous measures were proposed and after stormy discussion, Eddy's resolution was called up regarding this resolu tion. Representative Hayden of Ben ton said in part Mr. Chairman and gentlemen : As representative from . Benton county I desire to say that I have no measures to introduce from that section and I fully believe that nine out of ten of the measures that have been proposed and discussed here could be safely laid over until the regu lar session and I am in favor of adopting Mr. Eddy's resolution to adjourn on Wednesday at mid night. These remarks were the occasion for generous applause, and . the resolution to adjourn Wednesday at midnight cirreid. LECTURED ON INDIA Soami Ram Proves an Entertain ing; Talker. boarm Kam, ot India, gave a very interesting and instructive talk on tbe customs, religion and mode of living in his country, last Tuesday evening in the Hotel Corvallis parlor. Soami Ram is a graduate of a Hindoo university and was for five years a professor in tbe col lege where he received his edu cation. In speaking of the missionary work being carried on in his country by American mission aries, Mr. Ram said that the life of a missionary in India is a very easy one. They . do practically nothing but live in fine bunga lows and live like princes. They accomplish scarcely anything in the matter of their supposed duty that of saving souls. All their work is confined to the slums, the better classes of India will not give a missionary an audi ence. Soul savers from the Uni ted States treat the 'Hindo as an inferior, consequently are dis liked by the natives. "In India a man must forever be what he is born. A merch-ch-nt's son must necessarily be a merchant; a laborer's son a la borer; a Brahmin's son always a Brahmin; the daughter of a pub lic woman must be the same as her mother. When members of one caste come in contact with members of another, they con sider themselves defiled. A mer chant could never enter the house of the Brahmin, nor touch the hem of his garment. No caste, however : low, can come in con tact with the foreigner tr have aught to do with him, for in so doing he beccmes an outcast. "For this reason the mission aries you send to those darkened people have their, hands tied. They cannot mix with them or go among them freely. The few whom they have succeeded in converting to Christianity form a caste to themselves and are os tracised by the Hindoos. They are simply -labelled Christians, and can do no further good for they cannot work among their own people. Soami Ram's mission in Amer ica ' is to make arrangements whereby the young men of high caste in India can be brought to America; educated in American I style and then return to nis owl emmtrvflnd tearb amon his owr 'i race and people. In this way a great deal more good would be derived than from the present state of affairs. A Hindoo would listen to the teachings of his own countryman when he would ig nore a missionary. Soami Ram then pointed but the vast amount of money that is being expended annually to keep these Americans in the for eign countries and all for naught. His plan of educating his coun trymen in America and taking them back to India would save the American people thousands of dollars each year. Mr. Ram scoffed the idea that is believed by the great majority of American people that of the Hindo mothers sacrificing their babies to the sharks and croco diles of the Ganges river. He said such a thing was never pos sible and would wager that there is not a shark or eiocodile in the whole Ganges river.. He said that the majority of the histories and travels written on India were greatly magnified, being done for sensational effect. While giving his very interest ing talk Mr. Ram wore a red tur ban the Hindo way of showing his respect. The head dress is removed when disrespect is mani fested. He has been in America about a year and although he has a decided foreign accent, yet is able to speak fluently in our lan guage. ' ";. J. Edwin Johnson, valedictorian of last year's graduating class at O. A. C, is in the city. Rev. Metzger, of Dallas, will oc- cupy the pulpit of the Evangelical church next Sunday. Dolph Norton " is spending his Christmas vacation at Summit; where he has been detailed as oper ator and agent for a short time. Considerable excitement occurred on the streets .Wednesday evening. A hobo ,had imbibed too freely of Corvallis fire water and became noisy and abusive. After the mar shal and three deputies had strug gled with him without success,, he was finally dumped onto a dray and tied down and thus taken to the city bastile in a "hurry-up wagon." Yesterday morning after a peaceful night spent at the Hotel de Lane, the prisoner was taken for a morn ing walk to the edge of town and told to get. He got. AT KINGS YALIEY. S&SSSS 'T ;" Parents' Meeting Held There Well Attended. Is Saturday, December 19th was indeed a red letter day with the friends of the public school in Kings Valley. The par i t , meeting arranged by Sup't DSu- man met with their hearty sup ports Every district was reprer sented by teachers, parents and pupils. The Evangelical church was filled when" hour arrived for beginning of program. Polk and Benton county lorces. Sup't Starr, of Polk county, together with his teachers were there to add enthusiasm to the meeting An excellent literary program was prepared. , It consisted of the following numbers: Kings Valley school, concert recitation, recitation, Clara Plow man, song ana recitation, l,iilie McCulJum, Disr. No. 81, Alice Maxfield, Hoskins school, Merl Groshong, ' Alexander school, Elvis and Revillo Iundt, Edith and Ina Whiting, Laura Van- meter. Mesdames W. S. Alcorn, A. Miller, Thomas Allen, Geo. Atkins furnished a song with Mrs. John MCullum acompanist. Rev. Plowman read a carefully prepared paper s on "now we Keep Our Large Boys and Girls in School' ? It was full of inter esling suggestions. D. W. Jones .and Q. O. Ar nold gave exellent talks on "Co operation of Parents and Teach er." Many good points were thrown out by both speakers. 'Right Kind . of Reading; for Our Boys and Girls" was handled in a practical, enective manner by Rev. W. L. Arnold. . ; Lt. G. Price in discussing "Duty of Parents when Trouble Arises in School" said: In fluence exerted in home will ef- ect our lives in the world of ac tion. It will be. .either for good or bad. Our parents talk too per sonally about school before chil dren. Child loses respect when parent fails to respect right of teacher. ; . . .. Sup't Starr made a stirring, and enthusiastic;kaddress. His remarks were well illustrated by stoiies which were enjoyed by every one. He v thought that eachers should be'-wide awake to every opportunity,-; that many of phr troubles were directly due to the teacher's action. Every teacher should be honest and frank in dealing with the patrons, CMld was, pumsned or dlSCl- pHne was necessary, if child was not domar good work, teacher should be frank and say so. Pa-' rents like frankness. It ever wins confidence, friends and sup port. ' , . "How Can Teacher'1 Arouse Greater Interest" on Part of Pa rents and Pupils" was thoroughly and masterfully handled by ISarl Brown, Walter Winniford and Meldora Jackson. Each showed how to Jeach this result in a pleasing manner. ; 4 H. I. Bush read ;a good paper on "What Constitutes a Good Director. . . ; .7 ; In discussing 'Parents In fluence in Governing the School," W. L. Price said fn undertaking this duty he did not expect to say anything new, but he desired to show his interest in these meetings. ' He felt it his duty as a direetor and a patron to help in such a manner as possible. He nevertheless gave a good, talk, filled with practical jdeas. Rev.'M. J. Stroup closed the days work with a talk full of life and enthusiasm. '. At close of regular work, Sup't Denman made an appear for help in placing the Benton County School Journal in every home. About 15 new subscriptions were secured. ' ' " s The phonographic entertain ment was enjoyed by. not only the little folks but larger ones as well. The dinner f consisted - of a table of go jd tilings which would , take a long time to de scribe properly. Mrs. Hattie Price helped make the singing entertaiuine and " interestinsr bv officiating at the ? organ. All present pronounced - the meeting success in every way possible. Wood Wanted. The Oregon Agricnllural College will receive bids for supplying wood tor the ensuing college year commencing next July. Call on the Purchasing Agent for specifications. , ; ' 7: Oorvallia, December, 22, 19O3. T. H. Crawford, Purchasing Agent. Mrs. Kobt. Husion and daughter, Helen, and Mrs. Huston's mother, Mrs. Martha Burnett, will leave Monday for California where tbey will spend the winter. - The trip is made for the benefit nf little Helen's health, who is a sufferer of- throat trouble. The display is larger and more beautiful than ever, and even the most expectant visitors will be amazed at the fullness of preparations and the exceedingly low prices., Soon. the great holiday rush will be on, and you will find it much to Vour interest to do yoii Shopping early. Make your selections now. ' We will deliver fchem on any designated day. Dolls' Xmns Fair, 1903. You will find here an aggregation of dolls of every description dolls that know when to open their eyes, and others that keep them open day and night, dressed or negligee, ready for dressing. Our prices are the lowest in the city and variety much the larg est. 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 and vm'to $7.50. Toilet Cases '... In all the latest novelties. 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and up to $7.50. Xmss Slippers rS For both ladies and gentlemen. Our line is large and very at tractive. - : See window display. 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50 and $2.00. ! A more beautiful assortment kerchief Boxes, Jewel Ties, Mufflers, Gloves, Suspenders All the late, , things at ' money-saving " prices from 25c to $1.50. . V The Big Store is now at its play. That is all we ask. , Ten dollars pays for a term ot ten weeks in -Bookkeeping in the Night School. For particulars address Pres. I. F. Richardson, Corvallis, Oregon, Eclectic. Shorthand stands first for speed. A court reporter in Georgia writes 250 words a minute. A lady at Delaware, Ohio, wrote 325 words a min ute. It is easy to learn. Try it. Write for sample lesson, to Corvallis Business College. ' - - Notice. Will keep my store open evenings until Jan. 1, 1904. E. P. Greffoz. ; The Jeweler. ; ' GREETING To the Citizens of Corvallis and Sue eounding Country: Having been engaged in the real estate Business for past ten. years iii the East I have decided to take up tbe business here. In doing so I expect to advertise in the East as well as here at home and keep, as nearly as possible, iu touch with the emigration from the east. Having been a traveling real estate salesman through several of the Eastern states and knowiu'e the disadvantages of the different. localities I shall be better able . to set forth the' aa vantages to De round here than the man who has always lived hern anil fa nn iuni.nfaul with the Eastern states. If you wish to make inquiries regarding my past you can write to any prominent citizen or to any of the banks oi Oeiwein, Iowa, that having oeen my head quarters before coming here. After satisfying yourselves as to my. responsibility if you have anythingin the way of real estate for sale or ren which you may see fit to place in my hauds it will have my best attention, and though rou have no business to place with me I shall be glad to have you call as I should like to become acquainted with you and will thank you for any points of. Interest or good sugges tions for Eastern advertising, If you have property to list and itis convenient please call on Saturday, however I shall be glad to see you at any time. If you are' Interested in the growth of our' country please call and see me. . Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 1 beg to remain yours for business. ' E. E. WHITE, Office first door South of Reading Koom, Corvallis, Oregon. .' v Mrs. K. F.R0B1NS0N, ; CLAIRVOYANT, CARD READER, Palmist. Also gives reading by mail If given date of birth, color of hair, eyes, and three leading ques tions. Sitting from. 9 a. m. to 8 p.m. Price one dollar. No. 1004 2eond St., North of Willamette Bank. ' Tdka Laxative Bromo Seven USSSon boxes, sold fa past 12 moot&S. x Tfcb SStCTO, Overcoat Special The finest and best line of They all go at reduced prices during the month. $5.00 to $18.00. Ladies' Furs Rich furs at low prices during Xmas week. $3.00 and up to $9.00. - than ever of Collar atlti Guff ana Work Boxes. Prices 1847 Purses All new goods -Pictures and Decorated Ware.- best, so just come . in and take a . . KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHING Just look at some of those nobby garments we've on display then ask a tailor anywhere to give, you as nobby a pattern, trim it as well, finish and give you as good a fit ask his price, and then come back Tiere and weU do the rest . -iy. F. L. MILLER, The Gazette for 6 Cure a CoMim Games A large assortment of novel and fascinating games with plenty df excitement on land and sea. , 25c, 50c. 75c, $1, $1.50;to:$3.50 Xmss Hnndcr chiefs For ladies and gentlemen, in plain, hemstitched, lace and embroidered edges of all kinds. 5,' 10, 15, 20, 25,50 and 75c. ' Albums Photo and autograph albums 1 of every description. 25c, 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50 and up to $5.00. overcoats m Benton county. $1.50, $2.50, Boxes? Glove anil Hand"' are 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50 and $2.50. Silverware Rogers, - $1.50 to $2.50. and Chatelaine Baps I at 25c,50c,75c, $1, $1.50, $2.50. look at our Xmas presents dis Regulation 0. A. C. Uniforms v Top Round Shoes for. Men Suits end Overcoats Iron Clad Hosiery Mrs. Jim Hopkins' Coys' Clothing Drews, Selsby S Go's. Ladles Fine Shoes Kingsbury Hats Corvallis, Ore. fine Job vjgp'x Caret Crip fa TtirsDcys S&yT way t J -1