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Corvallis Times. Official Paper of Benton County. OOBTAIX18, OREGON, OCT.' 10, 1003. COUNTY COURT MET. 3load Ordered Opened in Blodgett Constable Appointed for Corvallis. "'The' islafm 'of C. J. Lnnfz for $25 damages for the destruction of an apple tree cot out of a public high way in King's V Hey waa rfj-?cted. Delegates were appointed to the Oood Roads convention to ' be held in Portland October 23d and 24tb ' as follows: J D Harris, D it Farley, Wv I Barclay, Robert Gellatlv, George G. Peeke, Henry Hector, H M Flemitog, Eli Spencer, F Chamber?. Alt road supervisors are celf gates by virtue of ' their omceS. The resignation of J. B. Irvine as constable, of Corvallis just ce precmct was accepted and 1. li, TMito was appointed . George Xayne'waa appointed road super visor of district No. 10 to -fill the -vacancy caused by the removal of vW. L. Reed from the district In the matter of the Norton' James road in Blodgett, after hear ing the testimony of witnesses, the court declared the said road a pub lic highway, and the supervisor as directed to open it up to the pub lie; The roid has been the source of a neiebborhood squabble for a long time and has often been before the county court. - , - : The semi-annual financial exbib it as presented by the county clerk was approved and ordered publish TWO '-STORIES. THE PRUNE CROP. ne Crop Sold Preparing to Process ... - y. The Big Drier Prices off. Operations have ended for this season at the big prune drier. All the appliances have been cleaned up and put away,- and the last of the force of workine oeonle auitted the place Tuesday evening. - The pro duct of dried prunes is in the bins at the plant, going through the sweating process,- It is very large in volume the aggregate being very close to the estimate of . Man i ager Johnson about the time drying .began. In two or three weeks, af ter the sweating process ends, the sacking of the prunes for removal to the , Corvallis processing plant will begin. At . the processing: works, orjera- M. J L tions are expected to begin in about three weeks, By that time all the machinery will be in readiness, and a proper force of operatives will have been secured. Meantime, the Paddock crop and the output of the orchard formerly owned by F. P. Sheasgreen ivre being hauled to the works. The same is : true , of the prunes from the B. VV. Johnson orchard. , The Henry Stone prunes which were in the drier at the time of the late fire, have been sold. They were bought by a Salem dealer. . The figure given out as the price at which the product-sold Is three and five-eighths cents per pound. .;:;-'!:.; ;:;;,!. ;;. -'fi --. Operations in all the driers in the vicinity have ended, except in the drier in the Rose orchard, and the commercial drier of Charles Blakes Jee in Corvallis,-and both of these are likely to close down today. ' i v The prune market is , not open ing up as favorably as might have been desired or as was . expected. Prices have been somewhat off dur. ing several days past, ; though a better tone now manifests itself. Dick Dunn ToId Them One Wasn't True The Other is Doubtful.. Dick Dunn has furnished the Times with a bit of Kings Valley news, but the paper does not want to vouch for its reliability. Dick once repor'ed the birth of a child to an aged couple to whom such a thing had not previously happened and in fact, had no happened then. But the Times did not at thaMime know Dick as well as it does "now", and printed the news without con firmation. The couple referred to were readers of the paper and up to that time thought what the Times said was law and gospel. It ": is certain that nd other misstatement however, improbable, would have shaken the faith of these people in the reliability of the Times. They would eladlv have defended the paper, but there was not a shadow of argument to bear out the truth of the statement, and they were compelled reluctantly to " admit that the Times is not infal lible. That is the source of the distrust of Dick's reports. How ever, this, in substance is the story he has to tell now: Dick Dunn and Willard Price are neighbors. Both employed In dians to work through hop and on ion gathering time this season. There were many other Indians in neighboring hop yards. One of the "other" Indians went to Willard's house and bought a quantity of ba con and otber produce. He said he was working for Dick Dunn, that- the stuff was to be charged to Dick, and that the amount would be retained for Willard when there was a settlement. The Indian se cured the provisions on that under standing. Thesame fellow , went to Dunn and said he was working for Willard; that he needed flour, oats, etc, and that Willard would keep the amount out of his wage? that were due, and settle later with Dick. . The arrangement was per fectly satisfactory, and the Indians requirements weresupplied. .Re cently, after thesiwashes had de parted for the reservation, Dick wa3 coming to town and ' needed a little change. . He spoke to Willard about the amount supposed to be due on account of the Indian's pur chases. This circumstance exposed the fraudulent action of the siwash and the best satisfaction ? Dick and Willard cod Id obtain'was the rath er strained construction of the sit uation, namely,: that they were not out anything beeause each : heldV a counter claim against the other. ; j MINISTERS MEET- And Deliberate Oregon ' Presbyterian Synod in Session in Corvallis, The Synod of the Presbyterian church of Oiegon, is in ppssion io Corvallis, and the town is full of' minister and lay delegatps. In all about iOO ate in attendance. The present is the first instance in which the Synod hab been held-in Cor vallis in many years, Toe present occasion is in a measure an observ ance of the eemi-centennial anni versary of the organization of the local church. In accentuation of the fact, Rev. Joseph A. Haona is in attendance ail tbe way from his home in Los Angtles, California. He is one of the original founders of the local church, whose building was oue of the very first erected in Oregon. Another of the original organizers is in attendance, lie is Mr. Robie of Brownsville, now,, like Mr. HanDa, a man far advanced in years. Ul tbe origiDal brotherhood AFTER TWENTY YEARS. Alseans Getting Title to Their Homes Railroads Kept Them out of Their. r . Rights. Final . proof -made . by settlers on four homesteadsvin the. county clerks office yesterday, tell the story of long years of litigation. The legal struggle began so long 'ago that some of the. claimants are wid ows of husbands who died before the legal proceedings came ; to a termination. v."1?-" Tbose"who made proof yesterday B. W. Jenkins, Charles E. Banton, W. TJ.: Wren and Mary F. Peters. They are tour of theoriginal settlers who took up. homesteads iri the Fall and Winter, 1903-4. OVER FIFTY THOUSAND. County Board of Equalization Makes ...... V.. ' k ... . Increase in Valuations. This, Saturday Night. ' Resurrection," the great inter national dramatic sensation will be produced in the . Corvallis Opera House, this, Saturday evening by the Clemenf-Keefer Company. This company is one of the best now on the road, and after opening here will go directly East playing in the best houses enroute," . The play is founded on Tolstoi's powerful drama of that name and first pre sented simultaneously in London and 'New York, last February, and this will be its first presentat ion at popular prices. It has made a pro found impression whenever pre sented and is interesting to all alike dealing as it does with " the redemption of two souls. No one can afford to miss seeing' it. The company carries special scenery and the greatest accuracy is ob served in staging and costuming. Reserved seats on sale at . Gra ham 8r Wortftam' Prices 50, 35 & 25c. When you want fresh clover and grass seed go to Zierolf s. : A new supply of resh seed just received. - -. " - Two houses to rent-yone six and one seven rooms, with barns. - 15 sheep to let on.shares. - S; H. Moore, During its session of a week, the County Board of Equalization made changes in valuations of property for assessment, of which the fol lowing are a portion: Improvements on the farm of Isaac McElmurray were reduced in valuation from $400 to $350. Heirs of John Clark, petition for reduction of assessment, denied. ' J. J.-Whitney, owner of 20 acres of land not assessed,- ordered that same be assessed at $600. ; E. W. Fischer, valuation reduc ed on his tillable land from $40 to $35 to correspond -with adjoining lands; , A. Hodes, improvements on bu siness house reduced $200." : E V. Taylor, Improvements on property, reduced $50. Assessment of O. & C. R, R Co, continued. ; Assessments of stocks and mer chandise,1 continued. ' ! " Valuation on Lot 7 Blk 3 O. TV Corvallis; owned by R- H. Huston, increased $300. . H. C. . Buckingham, assessment increased on number , of acres of tillable land $156. r - - Improvements on city property ot Mrs. Agnes Thompson, reduced $150. t Estate of H." F. Fischer board increased the valuation of the as sessable property belonging to the heirs of said estate from $5375 to $53900. - . : . " Assessment of August W Fischer raised $12,000. - Board continued all matters 'not otherwise disposed of for action by the county court, inesa two are tee only eurvivo It was in token ot tne ancient, or ganization that Rev. Hanna rpad the op?ning hymn at the beginning of the first meeting of the Synod Thursday evening. - . ; ". The opening session of the synod w '8 characterized by a powferlul strmon by Dr. Edgar P. Hill, of Portland. H13 theme was ''Main taming Uid Landmarks. le re ferred to the vast religious awaken ing that followed the preaching of John Wesley. Moody, and other great evangelists. ' He said that each of these awakenings was pre ceded by religious apathy, lack of reverence for the bible, and mVny other characteristirs. Ha said the present time is full f signs tha such an apathy now exists, and that conditions are ripe for another awakening. , The business organization of the Synod followed the sermon of Dr. Hill. V Dr. Townsend, of Roseburg, was elected moderator and G. V Milligan, Stated clerk pro tem. At the business meeting yester day forenoon the committee on temperance presented a report, tak ing a most hopeful view of the situ atian with referenc to the temper ance cause, A growth of senti ment hostile to the liquor , traffic in foreign countries. Is announced in Scotland, liquoir shops cann open until eight; o'clock in the morning, and must close by 10 at night. ; In the United States how ever the advance is very masked. In many of the Eastern states there are more dry counties than liquoir- selhng counties. Or all the cities in Georgia, all are dry but four. In Oregon there are but three or four dry towns. ' The Synod adopted a resolution of greeting and approval to tne move ment against gambling in Portland The sessions of the organization are to extend through today. Tomor row ministers in attendance will occupy various local pulpits. For Sale. Good resident lot ; close in at a tar gain. -Inquire at Times office. - To Sell or Let. " ...... f One hundred head of good ewes to sell or let on shares. . Apply to " J. C. Walker, ' ' , Fern P. O, Oregon, No Hunting. , I hereby warn a.1 hunters to keep off my premise's for the purpose of bunting Jas. P. McBee. For Sale. Grub oak wood. For quire of E. B. Horning. particulars in- We are Dow thoroughly equipped for tho Fall and Winter Campaign with a mammoth stock, of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, embracing Fine Dress' Good? Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, Trimmings, Cloaks, '.Wraps, . Jackets, Walking and Dress Skirts, Ladies Fine Shoes, Lace Curtains, Portiers, Art Squares, Rugs, Cretons. Ribbons, Laces, Hosiery, Gloves, Table Linens, Napkins, etc. Comniete st.nf.k of Mfins' Rnv'a nnr! Hriilfl ' t y vu.ma J Kl Ult!j UUU V V sl Aisea country, Dut wnose ngat to Garments, ituDber Uoods, Dress-bait Cases, Trunks, Umbrel obtain -title to their holding from las, W. L. Douglas, Walk-over and Hamilton Browns' Cele OITTcraSrSd ted Shoes fol Men and BoysleVa Boy's and ChudrSs pany. The other settlers are Dora H&ts and Caps, including 'Hawes" renowned $3 Hats for Men. SU rf An inspection of our bright New Stock resDectfullv solicited. vr.,o w;ii: r, j ri x our exnerienfiftfl f?a!fsmftn ann two PTnorTiiTifii eo1c1r.l iijc, Tf iiuauj iiy . auu V-Udl 1 v. aaav v vx. oaicoiau V9 Seeley. The first three of the list will make final proof today,' arid all the others are expected to take the same action next week. Some of the claimants settled on their claims as early as 1884 That was before the survey, and they , held posses sions under squatters r rights. In 1092 alter a survey, tney niea on homes" eads. ; Their right was dis puted by the Oregon and California railroad company. Under the grant to the railroad, provision was made that if there was not unoccupied land to give them, the equivalent of each alternate section within a lim it of 10 miles on each, side of Hie proposed railroad line, a sufficient amount could be taken from the neit jo miles to'complete the terms of the grant. The lands selected and occupied by the Alsea Squatters tell under the latter provision, and that was why, after the new survey it . ii mat me rauroaa company set up claim to the property. : . xn an instances tne settlers were bona fide residents, who had built homes upon and otherwise impro ved the lands.- to show you through, buy or no buy. iy tne claims or . tne rauroaa com pany. The contest was carried through the land offices and into the courts. Judge, Bellinger a few years ago rendered a decision in favor of the settlers- Railroads always have salaried attorneys however, and to them litigation is ' cheap. They carried the-case to the court of last resort, anq tnere tne settlers came out triumphant, a decision . having I Deen renaerea some time ago in their favor. As a consequence, after long years of watching and waiting, years in which one after another of the original . claimants passed away, the settlers are now, with intense satisfaction to them selves, making final proof and ob taining complete and undisputed title 10 their lands and homes. This department will offer first-class advantages to all who desire to become accomplished in pianoforte and violin. In connection with artistic instruction oa these instruments, harmony, musical theory, counterpoint, musical history, sight reading and ensemble work will be taught. Everytlhiog Artistic amid High Class. Down-town pupils may All pupils of collete All college students taught at the studios at O. A. C. They resisted bitter take at the college or at city studios, as they may desire. and city are enrolled at the cellege.'and all enjoy equal privileges. All the advan tages of an Eastern conservatory at one-third the cost , MORDAUNT GOODNOUGH, . RTJTHYN TURNEY, ' . ' Pianist. Violinist. FOOD FOR Old and Young. Carolina RiGe Flakes. Cheap Rates. Between Portland , and - Willamette Valley points Low . round trip rates have been placed in effect between Port land and. Willamette Valley points, in either direction.:. Tickets will .be sold I Saturdays and bundays, and limited 1 to return on or before the following Mon day' Rate to or from Co.vallis 3.09. Call on Southern Pacific Co's agents 1 for particulars, . . P. M. ZIEROLF FOR Dainty Breakfast Foods, - WHOLESOME NUTRICIOUS SUSTAINING ; PREPARED IN A niNUTE. Don't Forget tbat We Sell Applegate Creamery Butter. HODESQROGERY. ' Umbrellas and overshoes have found ready sale at J E Henkle's Cash Store, , v Notice to Maccabees. . Regular meeting of Corvallis Tent So 11KOIM next Wednesday night, A fall turnout is desired ns important busi ness will be transacted, . Oar crockery department is the . most completa stock this side . of Portland. Just received frhe. new, up'to-date pat terns making in all ten to choose from. P. M. Zierolf,5 Summons. In the Circuit Court ol the 8tat9" of Oregon for Benton county. . - Sarah S Ball, Plaintiff V3 - Oyrns Perham, Ed Perham and Lona Chamberlain, Oefendanta. 10 uyrus ireraum, ia rernam ana Liona Cbamoeriaici, the aoove named deiendanta In the name ot the State of Oregon, you and each of yon are hereby summoned and required to appear and answer the complaint ot the plaintiff in the above entitled suit. In the above entitled court, now on file in the office of the clerk of said court, on or before the 21st day of November, 1903, said day being the last' day "of the time prescribed in the Order (or publication ot this summons made by the county judge of Bentm county, Oregon, (which said order Is hereinafter referred to) to wit: On or-bet ire sii wet ks from the day of first publication hereof - - . And yon are hereby notified that If you fall so to appear and answer the said complaint as herein required, for want thereof the plaintiff will apply to the above entitled court for tbe relief demanded in her said complaint, namely for a decree determining all conflicting and ad' verse claims, interests and estates In and to all that part of the northeast quarter of the north west quarter of Section 33 Twp. 10 8. R. 5 W Will. Mer, which lies north of the Alfred Wrltsman branch or creek. In Benton county, Oiejon: that defendants have ., no claim, Inter est or estate therein; that plaintiff's title there to Is good and valid ;.nd that defendants be forever barred aud enjoined from asserting any claim whatever in and to said premises adverse to plaint1 T; and tor general relief and costs and disbursements of Bald suit. This summons is published In tbe CorralUs Times once a week f or six successive and con secutive weeks, beginning with the issue of Oct tober 10th, 1903, and ending with the issus of November 21, 1903, in pursuance of an order made by the Hon. Virgil E. Watters, county judge of Benton county, Oregon, (being the county where the above entitled suit kls pend ing in tbe above entitled court) dated October 9,-1903. Date of first publication Is October 10. ltOV - E, R, BEYSON & E. E. WILSON. ., . . 'Attorneys for Plaintiffs. . t Notice to Creditors. I In the Matter of the Estate) . i of I John Mitchell, deceased. Notice is hereby eiVen to all persons con cerned that the undersigned has been duly ap pointed executrix ttt tbe last will and testa ment of said John Mitchell, deceased, by the county court of Benton county, state of Oregon, All nersons having claims against said estate of John Mitchell, deceased, are hereby re quired to present the same with the proper vouchers duly verified as by law required, within six months from the date nereor to tne undersigned at ber residence at Inavale post- I office, Benton county, Oregon, or at the law office of E & Wilson, in Corvallis, Oregon, t -. , Dated this Aug 22, iau, - . ... Mary Mitchell, Executrix of the last will and testament of I John Mitchell deceased, As well as Choicest Delicacies for lunch and dinner, can al ways be found at our store. We handle only first-class goods and can guarantee qual ity. - Everything offered for sale here is strictly fresh and just as represented. We car ry a. large stock of selected Family and Fancy Groceries, Pure $a$ and Coffees a Specialty -r t ": T- , ' - I law required to me at the county clerk's IjOW irriCetJ. JrrOinp 1 Der Vice, at CorvalUs, Oregon,wlthln Bix msnthi . I thla eta tA , t ..... . Notice of Final Settlement. In the Matter of the Estate " of Charles Band, deceased Notice la hnrebv riven that the undersigned as administrate r of said estate of Charles Band, deceased, has tiled his final account as such ad ministrator, with the clerk of the county court of the state of Oregon, for Benton county, and the said court has fixed Saturday October lo, 1903, at the hour of two o'clock in the af ternoon of said day as the time, end the county eourt room in the court house in Corvallis. Ore- Sou, as the place lor hearing any and aj 1 o ejec tions to the said account, and for settlement thereof. Dated this September 12, 1903. , . ( - ADAM WTLHELM, Jr. Administrator of the estate of Charles Band, deceased, -; . ' ' Wanted, j Wood. Inquire at Times office. Administrator's Notice ' to Creditors. Notice is hereby given that ' the underslgne has been aDDonlniad bv the countv court . Eenton county, administfator of the estate kartha J, Butler, -deceased r- and all persons having claims against said estate are nereoy re quired to present the same duly, verified as by omce from of Dated at Corvallis' Oregon, this 12th day i September law- j, r, itcnin, Administrator of the estate of Martha J, sutler i deceased- - . W. W. HOLQATB Cabinet Jlaker AND;, Upholsterer. Lounges, Coaches,' Desks, Folding Beds, Etc., made to order. Particular attention given to special orders and re pairing. AH work guaranteed.' ' One door south cf R. M. Wade's, Main street. SHROPSHIRE SHEEP Ewes and' Yearlings by , Barkis 130841. Lambs by Freshman 188626. Well bred young stock of both sexes ' . .for sale. GEOROB ARMSTRONO, i Corvallis, Oregon. Notice tJ Creditors. Estate . J In the Hatter of the of William D, Armstrong, deceased, Notice is hereby given to all persons con cerned that the undersigned has been dulv ap pointed executrix of the last will and testament of said William D. Armstrong, deceased, by the county court of Benton county. state 01 Ore gon, All persons having claims against said es tate of said William D, Armstrong, deceased, are horeby required to present the same with the proper vouchers duly verified as by law re. quired within six months from the date hereof to the undersigned at her residence about four miles southerly from Philomath. Benton coun ty, Oregon, or at the law office of E E Wilson, la Corvallis, Oregon, . . uated this August 29, 1903, 1 ' ANNA M, ARMSTRONG, . - Executrix of the last Will and testament - ot William D Armstrong, deceased,