Sounty fclerk'a Mm , "W"bes:xj"Z" .ajstid semi-wee Vol. XVI. No. 19. CORVALiLIS, OREGON, JUNE 27, 1903. B. F. TRVTNK Editor and Proprietor. Seasonable Goods. We have Many Artibles in our Estab lishment that the season is just beginning to permit you to use. Many of them we are selling below regular prices. . ' . . -' . ' ' .- All Shirt Waists 20 to 30 percent Reduction. AH Dimities and Lawns 15 " ': All Wove Dress Goods 10 " All Ladies' Shoes 10 Big Line to Select from. J. Co me Do not Cive to as high a standard as our desire would promote us. but see that you make no mistake in the house that keeps the hig est standard of Grocer- -ies that is the place to BUY Fresb Fruits . Fresb Uegetabks, 3 ... v ...5 0) fresh everything to be had run our. delivery wagon and our aim is to keep what, you want and to please. Call and see HOME-SEEKERS S IF YOU ARE -LOOKING FOR SOME REAL good bargains in stock, grain, fruit and poultry Ranches, write for my special list, or come and see me. I shall take pleasure in giving you all ' , the reliable information you wish, also showing 1 - you over the country. . HENRY AMBLER, Real Estate, Loan, and Insurance, Philomath, Oregon. . Nnfcipft of Final KArr.lamanf Hotiea is hereby given that 1, as Farra as administrator of the estate of Thomas Graham deceased, have filed my final account as such administrator In the County Court of Ben ton county , State of Oregon, and the ' said court has fixed Wednesday the 8th day of July 1903, at the hour oi .1 o'clock In the afternoon jiald'day as the time, and thecounty court room In the county;court house in Cor allls, Oregon, as the place for hearing any and all objections to the said final account and for settlement thereof. Dated this June 5, 1903. " '. O- B. Farra. Administrator of the estate of Thomas Gra ham, deceased. 4'- Z-f:f zt-C sr? "" in the market. We Administrator's Notice. v; Notiee Is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed by the County Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Benton, administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Jane ahlpley, deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby requested to pre-' sent the same properly verified as by law re quired at the office of Yates & Yates. Oorvallis, Oregon within six months from the data hereof. Dated at Oorvallis, Oregon, this lth day ot A.J. SHIPLEY, Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Jane Shipley, deceased. .-- GORVALLIS. A MOST CHARMINGLY LOCATED PROSPEROUS CITY. Keeping Step to the Music of Pro gress Sketches of her Lead . ing Industries and Mer cantile Establish : ' menta. By W.'A. Stamats. In placing before the readers of The Times a summary of the com mercial and industrial progress of Corvallis and many of its business houses, we are proud indeed of the record which we are priviledged to submit and account it a pleasure to do so. Every citizen of Corvallis may congratulate himself that he is a resident of one of the neatest, healthiest . and most progressive little cities in the state of Oregon a town with a commercial and in dustrial expansion, limited only by the energy of our people in tk- ing advantage of the opportunities that he at our door. Corvallia is the County seat of Benton County and located at the junction of the S. P. and C. & E. railroads. : It is the distributing point for a rich agricultural distri ct and has had and is still enjoying a steady growth and a solid devel opment. It is the seat of the Ore gon Agricultural College. It has" two batiks, two live semi-weekly newspapers, the Times and the Gazette, two creameries, two planing milis, a foundry and numerous other industries. The streets ' are broad and well kept and bordered with ribbons of green and embow ered with ehapely trees- Cozy cot tages and - handsome homes are found in the resident district which form the border " of substantial brick business blocks, giving the city the general appearance of so lidity. and commercial activity Civic and fraternal societies - are well represented while the many church organizations are in a flourishing condition. The public school system is of the best and the people take a pardonable pride in their temples of wisdom. - Nature has smiled upon her lo cation to make her famous for beauty and health. Its manufact urine advantages are of the most desirable character the Willamette river being navigable to this point the greater part of the year, and having the best of railroad facilities. Corvallis' best days are yet to come, and the summit of her pros perity has Seen far from reached, Naught but words of confidei.ce and enthusiasm are heard on every hand and here the oroaker and the pessimist find no bearing. Standing on, the solid rock of past achievements, and with every indication of still . more wonderful development, Corvallis with just pride in herself and faith in her destiny, passes onward to gather the fruits of her industry and enter prise. Willamette Valley Banking Co. No class of financial institutions is of more value to its city than well regulated and properly man aged banks. In fact nothing is of greater importance to the material welfare of a city than adequate banking facilities. Prominent a mong these institutions in this city is the Willamette Banking Co. This bank was established here last September with Thomas ; Leese, president, William ocarth and J. C. Dudley, vice presidents, W.Wil kinson, cashier. . They also have banks at Birtle.and Russel, Manito ba, and Toledo, Oregon. The bank is a private institution and has a responsibility of $100,000. Follow ing fixed financial principles its management has been, unexcelled, the policy being to keep the busi ness of the bank entirely under its control and its resources, available at all . times. 1 It does a general banking business, buys and sells exchange, . makes collections, ac cepts deposits, makes loans in ac cordance with established usages and does all other business coming under the scope of legitimate bank ing, it nas as correspondents tne Canadian Bank of Commerce and the London fc San Francisco Bank, Ltd., at Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, Tacorna and London, Eng land: First National Bank of Chi cago and J. ' P. Morgan & Co. of New York. The perpoanel of the bank is of itself a sufficient guaran tee pf its absolute reliability and straightforward business methods. Nolan & Callahan Dry -Goods. ; Among the leading business firms of Corvallis is Nolan & . Callahan. They began business here nineteen years ago in a modest way and by fair and honorable dealing with cus tomers have .built up a large and prosperous business. In their store is always found the newest and best selected stocks of dry-goods, clothing, hats, ladies' and gent's furnishings, and everything new, fine or fashionable in footwear. Among their specialties may be mentioned the W. L. Douglas $3 and $3.50 shoes, the famous broad head dress-goods, Royal Worcester corsets, Hawes $ 3 . hats, Uitz & Dunn's shoes for ladies and the "Walkover" and Hamilton, Brown Sfcoe Co. shoes for men. They also carry a fine line of ladies ready to wear suits, cloaks, capes, etc. All goods sold by the firm are sold upon merit and warranted to prove aB represented. Good goods at the low est possible prices -has been their motto, and it has won. The mem bers of the firm , are J. M. Nolan and Thomas Callahan, r . They are recognized leadeis in low prices and sre always to the front when the city's best interests are at stake. Huston & Bogue Hardware. From the farmer's point of view the first in importance among the business interests of a town or city is the hardware and implement house. Here he buys all his shelf and heavy .hard ware, stoves, ranges, tools and tinware as well as all kinds of implements used in plant ing, cultivating and harvesting his crops. Chief among the dealers in this section is the firm of Huston & 'Bogue. The firm is- composed of Robert H. Huston and.. W. Brogue, two of the best known business men in the county. They carry a large stock of shelf and heavy hardware, paints and oils, tin and granite ware." pumps, pipe, plumbing sup plies, fine cutlery, all kinds of tools, guns, ammunition, tarm machine ry a id vehicles. They handle the Studebaker and Bam wagons, .the Studebaker and Henney buggies, McCormick harvesting machinery and Buckeye pumps. They also run a plumbing and tin shop in connection and are prepared to turn out on short notice roofing, spout ing, copper and sheet iron work, do steam fitting, install heating plants, etc., and at moderate cost. , These gentlemen stand among the fore most business men of this county and we can commend them to the general public. p ; ; J. D. Mann & Co. The furniture, trade of this city is extensive, permeting the whole of the surrounding territory, and stan ding nigh among the dealers of this section is the firm of J." D. Mann & Co. These gentleman carry a large and complete stock of plain and fancy, parloi, bedroom and kitchen furniture and their prices are always in accordance with the times. They also handle carpets, matting, rugs, the latest design in 'wall paper, pictures and picture X frames, ; as well aB stoves, tinware, graniteware and housefurnishing goods generally. They also handle second ? hand goods and are in the market at all times for household goods , of value for , which they pay the highest market price. They occupy three rooms, one for new furniture,' one for hardware, tinware and , stoves including the famous Charter Oak stoves, and the third for wall paper carpets and floor covering of all kinds. The members of this firm are J; D. Mann, D. M. Smith, and O, J. Blackledge, and during the four years they have been in busi ness they have built up a very eat islactoro trade, which is increasing and are well and favorably known. v J. H. Harris Dry-Goods '-; ! : ' Corvallis does not lack for good mercantile establishments and the above named concern can, with all propriety, be regarded as one of the finest and most commodious in the county. By judicious purchasing and exquisite taste Mr. Harris has obtained a stock of goods designed to attract the best custom and his ample experience enables him to constantly have a line of goods con forming closely to the needs; and requirements : of the community. He carries a large and complete stock of dry-goods, shoes, 'furnish ing goods, carpets, rubber goods, trunks, valises, etc., and his prices are as low as first-class goods can be sold for. Among his specialties may be mentioned KiiDpendorf - & Dittmann Co.'s shoes. He has re cently put in a cljthing department where a full line of up-to-date cloth ing of the latest styles and fabrics are carried. Special mention should be made of his dress-goods depart ment which is unusually complete and embraces the finest of silks and satins as well as the more inexpen sive weaves. The store is well ap pointed, fronting' on two streets, and the stock nicely arranged show ing that the business is directed by gentlemen of experience and abili ty. Mr. Harris is a responsible man of business and always ready to please bis customers and give them full value for their money. R. M."Wade & Co. Hardware. Hardware is as necessary as lumbar for building purposes and almost as necessary as fuel for .cu linary purposes. A good hardware store in any town is a wonderful incentive to its growth and devel opment. Such a store can be found in Corvallis in the' one owned by R. M. Wade & Co., W. H. Currin, manager.. This firm began business here twelve years ago and carries a large and complete stock of shelf and heavy ranges, including the Universal and Garland makes, cut lery, rope, barbed wire, a full line of saw?, paints and oils, refrigerators, hose, kitchen specialties, etc. They also handle the Deering binders, mowers and rakes, the Oliver plows, J. I. Case threshing outfits, Clark's and Parry's buggies and the Rush ford wagons, j Low prices and high quality is the watchward of the bouse. In all transactions R. .M. Wade & Co. will be found to be most prompt and liberal, and busi ness relations entered into with them will be profitable and satis factory to all concerned. viTWi DHley--Bicycles, 4 At this bicycle repairing and general jobbing emporium, con ducted by T. W. Dilley, can be seen a fine selection of wheels of various makes, including the Snell. Mitchell, Day and B; & H., which are Bold at factory prices. He also has a well stocked bicycle livery, where wheels can be rented for a small sum, and has sewing ma chines both for sale and rent. Mr. Dilley has been in business here for five years and makes a specialty of bicycle repairing and nas gained a wide reputation and an extensive patronage. All work is . done promptly and the greatest care is taken that only perfect work shall be turned out. He also carries a full line of bicycle sundries, he makes bicycles to order when re quired and is equipped for doing repairing of all kinds including guns, sewing machines, umbrellas, etc. If you need a new : wheel or new parts or have anything which needs repairing, go to "Dilley the Fixer." Dr. W. H. Holt The science of healing is advanc ing by leaps and bounds these days and osteopathy, the druglesa sci ence, is rapidly making its way among thinking people as a cura tive agency. The antiquated and stubborn idea that drugs compre hend the cuiative art is fast giving way before the successful treatment of the skilled in osteopathy. To cure without medicines is certainly THE OLD RELIABLE Absolutely Pure Nature's method and the claims of osteopathy are every day being sub stantiated by its wonderful results. -Dr. W. H. Holt is a graduate of the Kitksville School of Osteopathy and' has been practicing here since De- cember 1901. He treats all diseas es, both chronic and acute, and pays special attention to mental and. nervous diseases. He receives val uable assiBtancs from his wife, who is also an osteopath. He ia equip ped with an improved 8tatic machine with an X ray and ozona attachment which he uses very sac- -cessfully in all pulmonary com- . plaints and also has a Betz hot air machine for rheumatism and all joint troubles. The doctor cordial ly invites suffering humanity to call at his office and learn of the methods he employs. Consultation is free. -Franklin Iron Works. This manufacturing enterprise was located here about twenty years ago and is now owned and operated by VP. H. & R. B. Franklin. Tney do all kinds of light and heavy cast ing, both in iron and brass and make a specialty of flanges, boxes and set collars. They also make metal pulleys and saw-mill ma- -cbinery as well aB making anything from specifications. The machine shop in connection is providbd with a full complement of modern ma chinery, tools and appliances that ' are heet adapted to the require ments of the business, such as lathes, drills, drill press, planers, etc. They are the inventors and will shortly have on the market a. borne entirely new features and which experiments have demon- s (.rated will be a success. It is ca pable of great power and speed, a-three-horse power engine, running light, having made 1000 revolutions in a minute. This establishment -is contributing in no small measure to tne trade and manufacturing in fluence of. the city, aad is valued for ( the part is is doing in the produc tive industries of the community. y Henkle & Davis Drygoods. ; The dry goods, clothing and lurn ishing store of Henkle & Davis has been a well known landmark in this town for the past twenty years and the straightforward business principles which the firm have ob served for a score of years still ob tain. They carry a well selected line of drygoods, clothing, hats and caps, notions, boots and shoes, aa well as a full line of gent's furnish ings, trunks, valises, etc. They are good buyers, always willing te give their customer the benefit of their years of experience in good goods at the lowest possible prices. The" members of the firm are G. W. Henkle and Z. H. Davis. . D. C. Rose & Son Cigars. To those who enjoy a pull at the weed we desire to make mention of the superior line of cigars being placed on the market by D. C Rose & Son. This firm was es tablished twenty years ago, and" their pio iuctsare favorably known throughout this section. They use. nothing but the best of tobacco, and are manufacturing honest goods, and for a ten cent cigar their Ore gon is unsurpassed while habitual smokers will tell you that Speckled Trout, Key West and Nickel Lead ers cannot be ' beaten for 5 cent goods. Dealers and smokers of , Continued on Fourth Pags. 'I