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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1907)
LOCAL AND PERS0N41 Robert ' McFrlanJ of Summit Was a Corvallis visitor, Friday. , Arthur H'anee came op ffnu 'Oregoj Citv, Thursday, on orit-f tiusi ess vis.t. Dr. N-wtb, the Philoman pbyfci cian, ma C rvaliis visitor mi business, Friday. Attorney Lhwh C. Garri?u of Portland was a Corvallis business visitor the laal of the week. Mrs. Off Wilson entertained the Ladies' Whist Club, Thursday after OOod, at the John Smith home in tbis city, and a ve.y pleasant time ia reported. There was a meeting at Summit, Saturday, for the purpose of plot ting the cemeterv, the commute consisting of H. Underbill, J. Mor row and J D. Petit. At Independence the other dav MoLiughlin and Hrachberir sold fl87 bales of lf)u6 hops to Lachmuod fe Pincus at U sents per pound The sale involved about $22,000. Cecil Cathev is now making a tour of Et- ru Orego.i in the inter ests of the sign painting firm of Cathey & Haynes. When last herd from ha was at Heppner, en route to Pendleton. Great preparations are being made here for the convention of the Y. W. C. A. to be held in Corvallis in April. A big time is expected and many delegates have signified their intention of attending. The Pacific States or Bell tele phone compauy baa a crew of men employed in this citv at present, stringing ne wires, putting in new instruments, and making other im provements wherever needed. There was a pleasant surprise in store for membeis of the United Artisan lodge, Thursday evening. M. T. Starr and Miss Eva Starr, toe latter of whom is serving her fourth term as secretary, had provided treats for the crowd and a pleasant social time was enjoyed afler the business session was ended. Were the country newspupers to tell half the truths they know some oi the "best." citizens won Id uweai b load, but they liecheerfully for the good of the community and get no thanks for it. Some day things may change and matters will be handled without gloves, then it will be time for hypocrites to take to the woods. George Miller, a freshman at OAO, is showing marked ability in the mounting of birds and o'.her specimens, and a collection of pheasants, representing his work, has attracted considerable attention the past week in Graham & Wnrtb am's show window. He is a brother of Earnest Miller of the Western Union office. To promote and encoumge the science of agriculture, horticulture, dairying, stock raising and stock i reeding, and to boli annual fairs for the display of domestic livef t'-ck and the product of the farm, dairy, fields and forests, a number of the citizens of Scio have filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State for the Scio Stock and Ag,i cultural Fair Association. Ex. A woman's club in Portland had offered a prize for the essay, by any 1 member, on "How to Make a Hus band Happy." It wasacush prize, and spring expen es being in the near distance, the competition was large and warm., The winning pa per was just three wordB long, and stranger than that, it was submitted by a spinster of 57. Her d'ctura was merely this: "Feed the brute." Ex. The annual election of officers of the Albany lodge cf Elks was held last night, together with initiatory woik, several candidates being ush ered into the mysteries of E'kdooi. After the election and initiation an elaborate banquet was served. There were a large number of visiting Elks from Corvallis and "The Front." The officers elected for tee ensuing vear are: Fred Dawson, Exalted Ruler; O. P. Dannals, leading knight; Gale S. Hill, lecturing knight; J. J. Collins, secretary, H. B Cucick, treasurer; Charles McKev, ti lei ; Charles Burggraf, trustee; E. J. Seeley, gra d representative. Friday's Herald Mrs. Isaac Moore has just return ed to C01 vallie after a prolonged ab sence and will again take up her re'idencein this city.. She has tak en a small cottage in Jobs addition and will live alone, although she is 87 years of age. A grandson, Mr. Willis, of California, was here the list ot the week, assisting the aged lady in getting comfortably located. Many years ago Mrs. Moore and husband resided just across the riv er from Corvallis and Mr. Moore operated the Corvallis farrv. In consequence of this pleasant resi dence here, Mrs. Moore return s to spend her last days among old-time friends, by whom she is warmly welcomed. Mrs. Arthur Hayne ariived F'i-d-y from Portland and is the gu"6i for a -eek of Mrs. B. A. Cathev. ' Mrs. William Port-r arrived home Saturday from Rowland, Lion county, where she was caLed by the llines of her uncle. He is now iv covering. The Coffee Club dance. Frida iiiuhc, was a very succ-stul d enjoyable affair and a large crow.i attended in spite of the very disa greeable weather, j Thenpen season for trout fishing begins 'he first of April, aud no doubt there are many anglers in and ab.iut Corvallis woo will he glad ot the privilege thus afforded. Tti 1 is the season when the pre siding angtl of the household pr..wU through the rooms, attired in a mother bubhard and an old hand kerchiet, viciously swatting in a 1 directions with a mop or broom. She calls it house cleaning. Ex. March has been doing herself proud the past !rw days. Friday was one of the worst diys experi enced thui- far this wiuter, a fierce wind aud driving rain combimng to keep everyone at home save tnose whose business demanded their presence on the street. j Mrs. Rachel Throckmorton and Mrs. Addie Jessen, sister and niece, respectively, of Mrs Frank Aldrich, in his citv, who have spent several mouths in Cor va' lis, departed a few days ago for their home in San Francisco. The saw mill3 of Portland expect ed to begin operations again yester day, after a big stiike that has caused loss and great inconvenience to thousands of people, directly and indirectly. Thev mill men seem to feel confident that they have won the strike over the working forces. R9V. and Mrs, Albert Monosmith are expected the middle of the week from Appl.eton, Minnesota, t take uo their residence in this city. Rev. Monosmith has accepted the call to the First Congregational church of Corvallis and expects to preach his first sermon in this city on Easter Sunduy. The glassb!owers completed a five days' engagement at the Corvaliis opera house, Saturday evening School chil l ren were admitted f.r half price Saturday afternoon and each received a present. The work of these men is both interesting and instructive and thev received very fd!rpatronag3 during their stay in this city. Various Corvallis pc-aple have in the past spent their summer vaca tions t Foley Springs, concerning which a dispatch saye: "A. A. Haf flinger, proprietor of Foley Springs, a summer resort 60 miles east of Eugene, is preparing for the opening of the resort for the summer. He announces that extensive improve ments will be made on the build ings and grounds. A double-deck veranda ill be added to the hotel, hot ater from the springs will be piped to the hotel, the offices, cot tages, and other buildings, and many rep .irs will be made about the grounds and bath hfusee. Sev eral thourfsnd dollars will be ex pended in the work. Whether or not the Governor of Oregon can grant conditional par dons or commutations, and if he does grant the same, whether he hostile authority to judge a breach of such conditions and order the prisoner returned to serve the bal ance of his term, is the question that has been passed up to the Supreme Court to decide upon the argument of the application for a writ of habe as corpus by Charles V. (CUick) Houghton this afternoon, says a Sa lem dispatch. It comes up on ap peal from the judgement of Judge Galloway, denying the application, and was argued by Attornev Mac Mahon, of Portland, for Houghton, and by Attorney-General Crawford for the stat?. Hough on wa re manded to prison toseTve a balance of three years of a five-year sentence for violating the conditions of the commutation of his sentence by the Governor. A story is related in a medical jou.nal published at Portland of the laziest man on earth. This man resided at Belfast and was named Thompson. He went to bed ia 1877, when a boy of eleven years, and did not leave it until the first of March, 1907. He was waited up on by en indulgent mother and only when bis motner was soil! that sh6 had to be taken to a hospital did the man get up. The suit discard ed by him thirty years ago was hunt ed up but it took three men an en tire evening to squeeze him into it. During this period of absolute and uninterrupted laziness many physi cians attempted to stimulate Thompson out of his chronic lethar gy by applying irritating plasters and mild electric currents, but their efforts were futile. He appar ently awoke to some interest in life during his enforced absence, from bed recently and promises reform.! .- Mir-8 Edna Thompson, of .the public echt I, was confined at home witn i 1 nese several days last week. George 43eigier, - a aewfcrrivii from La " Grande,' has' located at Philomath, where he intends to erect new houf-e. Me was in Corvallis, Fiid.y, aud purchased a bill of household goods. Arthur Belknap, the well known OAC gradual-, has secured an ex cellent position as a computer in ttie cu engineer's office in Por -land. Hie friends in Corvallis con gratulate him uu bis success. Mit-4 Maiveu Elgin wdo went to Marys viile, Caiif., some weeks ago 10 py a two weeds' visit to her sister, Miss Sophia, is still "visitibg" ud it is very uncertain how long eho willhave toremain. The wash out of 1000 feet of railroad bed and other conditions due to floods and accidents has cut off travel entirely from the South and Miss Elgin ia a "victi i of circumstances" indeed. Because of serious illness in the family of one of the society mem bers there, the Albany ladies of the W. F. M. S- of the M. E. church, who bad expected to come, were not paesent at the big meeting held in this city, Saturday afternoon. While tbis fiot was regretted, the affair proved very enjoyable an was largeiy attended, Mrs. J. B. Hor ner's talk being the special feature of interest. irs. B. A. Cathey, as usual, proved herself a mcdel host ess and notaing was left undone that could add to the pleasure of the guests. Ten students of the university, most of them Portland rBys, will take their canoes down the river to their bome the coming Easter va cation, which oegins April 20. At least five c noes will go in one fleet, and it is believed bete that that is be largest rnmber that ever start ed frcm tbis point. Last fall three OAC students tried the trip between here and Corvallis and were almost drowned. Since then no one has tr'ed the river, though in summer time it is not unusual for light boats i- ps8 over the rapids. Blojf Al bany the fleet wi.l sail, each canoe being provided with a small canvas. Eugene Registea. Where do utterly groundless re ports originate ? This is a question that, if .nswrej, would be a source of gieat sat'sfiicoion to man;, and especially v. the reporter who is fre quently aggravated almost beyond the limit of enduracce by wild gooee chases after these "fairy tales." For instance, report has recently had three or four different buildings planned tor the Huston lots, just cleaned off on Main street. At one time it was the story that the owner would at once srect a two storv brick ot splerdid design and equip ment; next, that Corvallis was to have a new savings bank which would occupy a magnificent build ing on this Mite, end the latest was that the Occidental was to be trans ferred intact from its present posi tion to Mr. Huston's lots. Next ! A. W. Hawley, one of southern Ben ton's substantial and prosperous farmers, was a Corvallis visitor the last of the week. About 27 years ao he located in the vicinity of Monroe and since then has acquired considerable real estate, buying a large acreage of hill land for about $1 25 per acre. Many prophesied bankrupt- for Mr. Hawley, as the land was not then considered of any particu lar value, but recently the owner dispos ed of it for $10 per acre, realizing a sum that puts him on a firmer financial foot ing than ever and proving ths Dutch man's declaration that "yon can't always sometimes tell. '' For Sale Two-year-old shorthorn bull of dairy family. Can be regis tered. W. H. Dean, Monroe, Ore gon. 27tf Ed Strange, formerly of this city, ar" rived Saturday from Springfield for a business visit of several days. He is sti'.l employed in the electric light plant there. Miss Anna Thompson is expected home from Portland the first of the week where she has been en a visit. WANTED Book-keepers, stenograph ers, cashiers, typos, and all eye workers to call at Hotel Corvallis and haye Dr. Lowe test their eyes. Go Tuesday. 27 T. A. Jonea, John Harris and W. D. Barclay made a trip to Little Elk, last week, to view the Summit-Little Elk' wagon road that has been petitioned for by residents of that locality. Judge L. T. Harris arrived Friday from Eugene to hold the usual preliminary term ot court preparatory to the regular March term which convened at 9 o'clock yesterday morning. There are 25 cases on the docket. WANTED Dressmakers, milliners and all needle workers to call at Hotel C jrval'.is and have Dr. Lowe test their eves and get his advice as to their care etc. Call Tuesday only. 27 All kinds of clover seed, orchard grass, timothy, and alsike tor sale atZierolfs 22 tf Just received 239 copies sheet music. Graham & Wells. 24-32 Fine liiue wall paptr-just received at O. . J, : Blackledges Furniture' Store; o,'' . v;;;?8-2t Ah fair maids,' a brwKh.4fi6e,,'j' . :' "Our hero says with joy,an4idee, To tell his tale of trail and camps, - Is the object of The King of Tramps, . WLbur Croft of this city,, who teceat ly went to Portland, is soon to be - a motorman on the electric railway of that city. He will begin work in three weeks. ' 4 Mr. Hamlin and Bard Croft have just completed a telephone line from this city to Uakville, this being the second line now covering this route. Dr. Lowe, the optician, now at Hotel Corvallis, has been coming to oar city for over 16 years. 27 F. P. Clark, the Philomath merchant, was a pleasant visitor in Corvallis, Sat urday. Ben Black has been engaged in spray ing the 15-acre prune orchard belonging to Henry Stone, the past week. Every body seems determined to aid ia clean ing np Benton's fruit trees. Wool carpets and art squares at O. J. Black ledge's Furniture Store. 26-27 Henry Stone has been suffering with a severe attack of neuralgia the past few days. . Corvallis was well represented in Al bany, Friday, the following having been visitors that day, accordiag to. the Her ald: Mr. and Mrs. J.'H. Simpson, Mrs. Cecil Cathey, Tommy Nolan and B. C. Wills. W:';, ' Harry Bowman, Ira Bairett, Earl Donelson, Grace and Frank Connell and Berson Cate, all of OAC, are spending the Easter vacation at their homes at Hillsboro. j ' Don't buy ' nVattresses until you see BlaccledgeW 26-27 Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lane arrived Fri day from North Yakima, Wash., and will occupy their own residence on Ninth street. Mr. Lane has just had a large new truck builtin Albany and will en gage in the dray business. A bueiness meeting of the executive committee of the Corvallis Federation of Chistian Endeavor has been called by the president, Miss Emma Crawford, to be held this evening, Tuesday, at the United Evangelical church. All mem bers of the committee are most earnestly and cordially invited to be present. "He passes along' with a haughty air, Giving Towser the eagle stare, Fare thee well, I dislike your lamps, Me, down the pike, says The King of Tramps." Wilbur Starr of Bellefouotain will bring to Corvallis, today, for shipment to the Seattle market, 25 lambs, two and two and a half months of age, for which he receives $3.50 per head. They go to supply the demand for young limbs tor Easter, and the figures quoted show that the Benton county farmer is this year receiving such prices as be never before realized for his stock. 1200 Edison records, best on earth. Graham & Wells. 24-32 Miss vlary Sutherland was given a surprise party at her home, Friday eve ning, bv a large number of the college young women wno are in the dressmak ing department under Miss Sutherland's instruction. The evening was spent in an informal way, the young ladies hav ing brought refreshments with them which were disposed of in the closing hour of tbis pleasant event. . .Miss Minnette Phillips, who is teach ing school at Peoria, spent Sunday at the home of her parents in this city. For Sale One top buggy, nearly new, leather top and cushions, cost $85. Will sell for $60 if taken before April 1st. Price buggies elsewhere then see tbis. Also seven tons of bailed cbeet hay. Phone 655, L. L. Brooks. 25tf In spite of the hard storm that pre vailed at intervals during the day, many farmers were in town, Saturday. Miss Alda Gillespie ot Independence has been the guest ot Miss Grace Smith the past day or two. George Myre and Harry Aldert have returned fromv CorvalUs, where they closed the purchase of some lots in View port, where they 'will 'erect a skating rink soon. The rink will be located on top of the bill between Newport and Nye beach, thus being convenient for either place and affording an excellent view, both of the Newport bay and the beach at Nye Creek. The building will be 150 x 100, and construction work will ' be commenced right away. Salem Jour nal. The contract has been let to Sam Kerr for painting the opera house. It is to have two coats of white, with trimming of another shade. Besides tbis the inter ior of the building is to be completely re modeled, as stated heretofore in the Gazette columns. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Underwood expect to leave the last of this week for Lebanon to take up their residence. In their hon or a farewell reception was tendered them last night at the M. E. church, a large company of friends being present to spend a few hours in a social way and to wish them success and happiness in their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Under wood have epent many years in this city, have been faithful church workers, and stand high ia the community. Cor "We have too large a st W waat to s;ill th-itt. are our prices: Regular $1 25 Special $ . 98 Regular I 50 Special 1 14 Regular I 75 Special 1 32 Regular a 00 Special 1 49 Regular (5 00 Sale includes new J annie J mes styles. Latest fabrics, mohair, bitiste ami albitr'ss, all colors. No old stock; all this season's g ods. One week only at " S PEfSBM L TEES IN M & E S FOR Women fiflisses and Children We have also received our Spring lines of Men's Ox fords, etc., in all the latest shapes. Call and Save & Par Gaeri Of your cash by trading with us. Fm L. CORVALLIS, r 25 Brands of BREAKFAST FOODS We Carry BUT YOU WANT TO TOASTED & FLAKES This food is put up in one pound packages and sold for 15 cents a package at HOD ES GROCERY Dm O. Hiomtand. CORVALLIS STEAM LAUNDRY. Patronlio Homo Industry. tOutmldm Onhra Solloltmd. ; All Work Buarantmrnd. vallis' loss is Lebanon's gain, and the good wishes of alt go with the family. Captain J. W. Crawford and family have leased and will at once ocenpv the J. L. Underwood residence. Clyde and Clair Starr of OAC, who have been spending their Easter vaca tion at the home of their parents at Belle fountain, were given a surprise party by their mother. Fiiday evening. I The oc casion was very enjoyable for all, and ice cream aud cake were served. ' The guests were Belle, Hazel, Bertha, Connor, Carryi and Alice 'Edwards, JobDny Mil ton, Orr Kyle. Ray Waltz,,. Grale Serin, and Floyd and Greeta' B'ristdwi Clyde and Clair Starr return ' today to resume their studies at OAC. k of La li-' Shirtwaists. aal qiickly, tooso here Regular $1 50 Special $t 87 Regular 3 00 Special 2 23 Regular 3 50 Special 2 61 Regular 4 00 Special . 2 97 Special $3 69 WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD. IT'S SO OREGON. TRY THE LATEST Chaa. Blakmmlaa. 1 JtiDRY. f i CORVALLIS, OREGON, Miss Merle Shires left yesterday for her home at Anrora, to remain. She ia a sister of Mrs. P. A. Mosier of this city, and has been attending OAC. Mr: and Mrs. N. F. Gillespie, former residents of this city but now of Inde pendence, spent Sunday with old friends in Corvallis. Charles Peterson and Jwife are soon to occupy one of the Zierolf bouses on Third street, near George Kerr's home. Eggs. Bring us y cur eggs clean and fresh' We will give you a square deal for them. 26 34 J. M. Nolan & Sok.