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. r fjorvallis Tiniest Official Paper of Bentoa CMutr' CeBVAIXIB, OBWJON, FEB. 13, 1904. FOUNERD OF PHILOMATH. 1 hilomath College William Wi att, Pioneer, is Dead. ' ' The founder of the town of Phi lomath, and the chief benefactor of Philomath College, is dead. In life he was William Wyatt. He . was one of the oldest residents, one of the heaviest taxpayers, and, in his tti most riromirient citi zens of Benton County. With ap propriate ceremonies and in the presence of a large assemblage of sorrowing neighbors, relatives and friends, his mortal remains were laid to rest in Newton cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mr. Wyatt died at his home, a mile north of Philomath, at four o'clock Wednesday morning, after an illness of about three weeks. The malady that brought death, was the only serious ailment with which the deceased had ever suffer ed. It is said to have been the only occasion on which a physician had ever attended him in his home. At rare intervals, he had sought medi cal advice, but it was always at such times as he was able to consult with medical men in their offices. The excellence of his health, and the physical strength that he enjoyed after rounding out his four score and more of years was always a matter of pride with the rugged and hale old pioneer, and was a matter to which he frequently recurred in conversation. The malady that finallv removed him.'was inflamma tion of the bladder. He was aged 87 years, three months and 29 days. ' ARRIVAL. IN BENTON, For forty six years, Mr. Wyatt resided in the house in which he died . The building was erected in 1857, Mr. Wyatt had then been a resident 01 the vicinity tor 10 years. He arrived on the spot where Corvallis now stands on the 1st day of November 1847. Unlike most of the pioneer imnr grants, he came from the southward, having entered the territory of Oregon by the !A.p jlegate, or Southern Oregon route. When he reached Mary's river the stream was so swollen from a fresh et, that he was unable to cross it. With his family, consisting" of his wife and three children, he remain ed encamped on the south side until the stream subsided. After four days he was able to effect a cros sing, and thereafter he went . west ward, stopping in the vicinity of what is now Philomath. That win ter, he spent on the farm of Eld ridge Hartless, where he was em ployed a portion of thetiiite at labor about the place. In the spring he occupied the place that is now owned by James Robinson near Wren, the following winter he spent on the farm of Wayman StClair, and in November 1850, he filed on the donation claim a mile north of what is now Philomath, and which formed the nucleus of the large lan ded estate that he subsequently acquired. building' a home. Of the privations endured by the pioneer residents in these early years the new population has but an in adequate idea. From the first, Mr. Wyatt' s idea was stock raising as a means of livelihood. With his first available money, he -purchased a hog. Wild animals were abundant in the border forests, and one day a panther appeared almost in the : door yard in the evident effort to sieze this only hog. Mr. Wyatt was working for the day at a farm house, several miles distant. Thith er Mrs. Wyatt travelled in great anxiety, and hastened the . husband home to save the pig from the clutches of the marauder. So the years, and so the toil and hardships went 011. l,ittle by little flocks multiplied in the Wyatt pas tures. Within seven years, the cabin gave place to the comfortable farm house that remained the shel ter of Mr. Wyatt until his death. With increasing flocks and herds there was a greater income, and with this lands were added. - The place was managed with unerring judgment, and in time, the Wyatt possessions , digged out of the- wilder ness, embraced over 4,000 acres of - land, with abounding herds of fine cattle aggregating into one of the principal estates in the county. . FOUNDING PHILOMATH. - . The town of Philomath, and the colleges there; are monuments tf the philanthropv of the dead pioneer ' He was the founder of the town, as well as the colleges. Not many weeks before his death, Mr. Wyatt made the statement to a friend, that not less than $ 10,000 of his money was spent, from beginning to end, in college building and main.' tenanice lathe-town, tfrlhe! west ward.: . ; - t -. - ' ' The inspiration for the founding of Philomath College was furnished by T. J. Connor, well known in the early time as Deacon Connor. He was a United Brethern preacher, ' cf that time, and Mr. Wyatt .was . a chief pillar in the church. The place of worship was calledBethel ChapeL After the "founding of Phi lomath, it became a grange halT, but is now Plymouth church, owned by the Congregational people of the neighborhood.' It is told of Deacon Connor that he was a good man and true, but that he fell from grace by being caught in a three card monte game, to the facts of which he promptly and fully confessed. WYATT BOUGHT THE SITE. Deacon Connor, after conceiving the idea of establishing a college under the management - of the church, went, of course to Mr. Wyatt, and unfolded the scheme. The latter was found to be a ready listener, and a willing promoter. It was . out of this fact ; that Phi lomath had a beginning, and now exists, one of the pretty rural towns of the great valley of the Willam ette.; ' , . : Mr. Wyatt went at once, after re ceiving the inspiration from Deacon Connor to Eidridge Hartless and George Bethersr. He proposed that each of the three should, give $1,500 and that what was necessary- of the $4,500 should be devoted to the purchase ot 320 acres, of 'land owned by David Henderson, which it was proposed to use as a site for the college. ' To the proposition Mr. Hartless gave a" favorable ' re ply, and Mr, Betters was equally favorable in his , endorsement save that he preferred to make his" do nation; $ 1,000, due to the fact , that his farm was more remote from the proposed site than were the homes of the other two. The arrange ment thus perfected, was carried out. Wyatt bought the Hender son half section, .borrowing of Thomas Read,. the money for the purpose. Foundation for the col lege was laid, and, a town site sur veyed. A donation of. $1,500 was made by Mr. Wyatt for the college and to this he added an additional $300 and $300 in labor. Mrs. Wy att also contributed $500, along with other members of the church and citizens in the vicinity. That was in 1865, and in 1866, the new college was opened to students. In the division of the church that sub sequently happened, ' Mr. N Wyatt joined with the radical faction, and when the brick college went to the liberal faction, his purse again op ened for the founding of the Col lege of Philomath, of which he re mained a faithful promoter and niaintainer until bis death, WAS OF ENGLISH NATIVITY. William Wyatt w as of English birth. He was born in Bucking hamshire, October 24th, 1816, and resided on a farm there until he came with his parents to America in 1836. He first settled in Orange county, New York, but two years afterward moved to Adams county, in the same state. Later, he went to . Henderson county, Illinois, where he, resided until April. 1847. At that time, accompanied by his wife and three children, he started across the plains by ox team, : to Oregon, arriving in Benton on November 1st. of the same year, as above related. April 19, i838,.'in Orange coun ty, New York, Mr. Wyatt was Pr , :! 1.- ii:.. VT united in marriage 10- iviiss ju.aiv T. End, a native of England, who still survives. The surviving chil dren are. Mrs. A. J. Williams, John E. Wyatt. Samuel T. Wyatt, Miss Eva Wyatt and 'Frank Wyatt, all of whom reside in Benton county. ' To the Women of Woodcraft. I wish to extend my thanks to the Women of Woodcraft for their kindness and promptness in paying the death claim of my wife who passed away Dec. 30, 1903- The Women of Woodcraft shall always be remembered kindly by me. W. A. Buchanan. Corvallis, Feb. ii, 1904. Strayed. From my plice about, Nov. 1st, a' red, 1 year old Durham heifer, branded, ISH on riht hip ; earmarks, ctop off left ear and split in right. Keward lor inform ation as to her whereabouts. W. H. Ish. Wells, Windmills and Pumps. I am now mreoare d to do all kinds of well, windmill and pump work. See me before you have your work done. Send o. ders to Simpson's Hardware store. A. X. Harlan. J ut arrived at Hall's a full line of . Al den's cadies and taffy. Try them. SOME AGAINST HV ?. All Members of the City Council do net Favor the Purchase of Chemical Engine. N The plain of purchasing chem-i ical engine for the Corvallis fire de partment met with, objection in tne city council at a meeting Monday night. The opposition was led by Councilman Avery, who averred that the prospect of a - new water system with adequate facilities for fierhtme fire that, would result, asJ a sufficient reason for making no purchase at this : time. "He also urged the indebtedness of the city as a further reason, saying that so long as the fiscal affairs ot the mun icipality stood as at present, the city should purchase, nothing that was not absolutely necessary. ; The matter Came up on the re port of the executive committee and the fire chief of the department, recommending the purchase of a chemical at a cost of $1,075. One member of the committee did not sign the report, and stated to : the council that he was in doubt as to the advisability of the plan. A re presentative of a Portland dealer was present and made an explana tion of the machine as a property saver. Ex-Fire Chief Sheasgreen made a speech in which he was a pronounced advocate of the pur chase. Councilman Cameron made a motion that the purchase be made but the motion met with no second. The whole matter -was ; referred to the fire and water committee and to the executive board . and the fire chief of the department for lurther consideration, a report, to be made at the next meeting of the council; DEMANDING A STREET. Will go to Court ii" Necessary Job's Additioners Want Relief. ... ... . - r There is rumor of riot, down in Job's "addition. A long, narrow piece of land out there divides Jobs from Wilkin's addition. On some account this strip was never made' a part of either addition, and accor dingly no streets across it are pro vided for. r It is perhaps five blocks in length, running east and west, and -is probably 75 feet wide at one end while the other end narrows to a point.' The owner is Mrs Murray, and she refuses to plat the property and dedicate the necessary streets. A ditch skirts one edge and when a bridge is built across it, the owner, as is her right has it torn away. So when a Job's additioner wants to visit Wilkins addition in his vehicle or otherwise, he must go several bloc ks around or be a trespasser. Accor dingly, there is a small feud down there with the citizens of Job's ad dition on one side, and Mrs. Murray on the other. vAfter many years, the Additioners have appealed to the authorities to take a hand in the matter. A petition has been presented asking the city council to force a street through the strip. .The petition is in the hands of the street committee and will probably meet with a recommenda tion that a street be opened, in which event, ifx Mrs.. Murray does not yield, the courts will be envo- ked.. The outcome will probably be condemnatory proceedings?' and the "final opening of the street to the public, with reasonable remun eration to Mrs Murray for any dam age that may result. Portland. Wool 17 to 18 Wheat valley 79 to 80 Flour 3. 75 to $3 85 per bll. Potatoes $ ,75 to .90 per sack Eggs Oregon. 27 per doz. Butter 20 to 22 c per lb. Creamery 30 to 32 per lb. Corvallis. Wool 15 , Wheat 71 per bushel. Oats 28 Flour 1.05 per sack Butter 15 to 25 per lb Creamery 75 per roll E?gs 25 per doz Chickens 15 per pound Lard 13 per lb Don't forget to try Alden's fresh taffv and pinoche at Hall's, '. . , For Sale. Whita Plymouth Rock hens. Ad dress James M. Herron, Bruce,' Ore. For Sale. Baled oats etraw. Leava orders at Corvallis ferry. John Beach. It will pay you big to buy an o coat now for next winter at Kline's, Remnant For 10 Days .Only, Commencing 6at.7Teb. 1 3th. " ; - - -. : : -. 1 : : : ; - Accumulations of- Remnants and0dd3 and. Ends resulting from our January jale are marked at prices that will make them move double-quick. A store visit will prove unusually profitable s - " ". FOR THE NEST 'TEN DAYS. Remnants black and colored Dress Goods Remnants Table linen and Toweling Remnants . Velvets and Waistings : Remnants Wash and White Goods Remnants Embroideries and Ribbons Remnants Out. Flannels arid Flannelettes" Remnants Ginghams and Percales Remnants Muslins and Tickings , Remnants Lace Curtain Material; SPECIAL: A lot Remnants Colored Silk&s worth up to $1.50, for 50c per yard. A Jot of Boys' Knee Pants at 33c, worth up to 75c. A lot Men's Heavy Cotton Flannel Shirts and Drawers at 50c each. The One Dollar kind. See them. Our New Spring Stock is now arriving. v . ALL ARE GOING. So They Say To Attend the Famous Athletic Entertainment. ; The estimate is that College cha pel will be a widely popular place, this, Saturday evening. The oc casion is the entertainment, given by local talent under the' auspices of the Athletic association. The proceeds are to go for the benefit of the college athletic fund, .which is uui iu a wuuiuuu ui pictuuia. . 1 he programme is widely diversi fied, and includes the best talent the town can muster. There will be male quartettes and male choru ses, either tunny or solemn, tojsuit the sad-eyed or gay. There'will be female choruses sweeter than the old story of love, and brighter than the rays of the noonday sun. There will be elocutionary and ' dramatic roles as gay as the gayest, and also of the most thrilling and intense interest. ' In everything there will be" the '.. ripple of melody, the sparkle of wit, and the charm of beauty that is always present when everything is of the best. In short. jt will be a dollar and a half enter tainment with perfect satisfaction guaranteed or a refund of money, and all it will cost is twenty five cents, - Everybody, they say, is going. Your neighbor will be there " and your neighbor's wife.'and your wife can go and see what his wife wears. Your friends will be there, and it will be a good place 'for you to go and smile at tnem across the aisle. and visit awhile with them after the programme ends. The room will be warm, and the seats comfortable and if you don't attend you will be sorry afterward, . HEALTH Means the ability to do a good' day's work, without undue fatigue and to find life worth living. You cannot have indi gestion or constipation without its upset-, ting the liver and polluting the blood. Such alcondition may be best and quick est obtained by Herbine, the best liver regulator that the world has ever known. Mrs.- D. W, Smith writes, April 3, 1902: I use Herbine. -and find it the best for constipation and regulating the liver I ever used.', Price 50 cents. Sold by Graham & Wortham.. 1 For Sale. " " At about 50 per cent on the do liar large house, barn, and woodshed, 2 lots corner 3rd and Washington streets. Ap ply to owner. $iSoo, V H. H. Kreger, Santa Barbara,, . ' Cal. ITCH RINGWORM. E. T. Lucas, Wingo, Ky., writes. April 25th, 1902 : . "For IO- to 12 years I h d been ifflicted with a malady known as the -itch.' The itching was most unbear able: I had tried for years to find relief, having triedall remedies I could hear of, Desides a number or aociors. x wisa w state that one single application of Bal lard's Snow ljmnient curea me com pletely and permanently. Since then I I have used the liniment on two separate occasions for rineworm and it cured com- pletely. 25c, 50c And $1.00. Sold by Uraham & Wortnam. Upholstering. 'lounges, Couches, Desks, Folding Beds, Etc., made to order. Particular attention given to special ordersand re pairing.' All work guaranteed. One door south of R. M. Wade's, Main street. - W. W. Holgate, . r.DFJIT and Rummage Sale " I PACKED 2"Poutid Cartoons HOMINY GRITS WHITE CORN MEAL YELLOW CORN MEAL STEEL OUT OAT MEAL BUCKWHEAT FARINA. OUR GARDEN SEEDS :.-.'.-.. ' ".' ' . Are now in either Bulk or Package. HOPES' GROCERY, PHONE 483, CORVALLIS, OR. For Sale: ' .Bright cheat and rye grass hay, vetch, spelts, timothy, and rye grass seels, Poland China hogs, Shropshire rams, Good, bright vetch straw; fresh from the barn, for sale at reasonable prices. J LIi Brooke, DR. C. H. NEWTH, Physician & Surgeon . Philomath, Oregon. Wanted Bids for Keeping County Poor. Notice is hereby given that sealed bida will be received at the office of the Coun ty Clerk of Benton County, Oregon, up to 2 o'clock p. mWednesdayj March 2nd. 1004, for the care and keeping of s the poor of Benton County, Oregon, for a term of two years from May 15, 1904. The County Court reserving the right to reject any and all bids. Dated Feb. 8, 1904. 1 Victor P. Moses, County Clerk. Notice for Publication - Timber Land Act June 3, 1S73, United States Land Office, , . Oregon City, Oregon, Jannarv. 18th 1904. Notice la Hereby glyen th : In compliance -with the provisiona ot the act of Congress Jane 3 1B78, entitled An act for the sale ot timber lands in the states ot California, Oregon, Ne vada and Washington Territory," as extended to all the Public Land states by act ot August 4, 1892, Barney L Caeyot Fa'ls.Cttv; eonmyot Folk, state ot Oregon, has this day filed in this office his sworn statement No 6317, tor the par chase of the Lots 1 1 2 of Section No 2 in Town ship No 13 S, Range No 7 West,"and will otter proof to show that the land sought is more val uable for its timber or stone than for agricul tural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before Victor P Hoses. Cleric of Ben ton County, at Corvallis, Oregon, on Wedneday, the 30th day of March. i9Q4. . He names as witnesses! - ' , Jacob L, Henkle of -Philomath, Oregon, - John W.Hyde - " Frank Spencer . " Xichael Flynn " " " " Any and all persons claiming advereely the above eescribed lands are requested to file their claims In this office on or before said 3uth day of llarch 190. Algernon S. Dresser, Begister Odds and Ends Undermuslins Broken lines Corsets v Broken lines Hosiery and Gloves Odd lots Ladies' and Children's Shoes . Ladles' Suits and Furs at less than cost ; Woolen Shirt Waists half price Odd lot Ladies' Golf Vests A lot 25c and 35c Ladies' Belts 15c each , Odds' and ends Underwear In Small Quantities. Shropshire Sheep. Ewes and Yearlings by Barkis 130841. Lambs by Freshman 188626. Well bred young stock of both sexei for sale. GEORGE ARMSTRONG, Corvallis. Oregon. H. S. PERNOT, Physician & Surgeon Office over postoffice. Residence Cor. Fifth and Jefferson streets. Hours 10 to 12 a.m., 1 to 4 p. m. Orders may be, left at Graham & Wortham's drug store. P. A. KLINE LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CORVALLIS, OR. Office at Huston's Hardware Store. P. O. Address, Box n. Pays highest prices for all kinds of Live Stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. Twenty years experience. Sheriffs Sale. On the 13th day ot 'February. 1904, at the honr of one o'clock p. m. at the front door ot thTcoun House, InVeCity of Corvallis, , Ben ton county. State of Oregon, I J Ml p1? public auction to the highest bidder .tor cash in hand, the following described real estate, town: Lot number 12, In Block Dumber 3, in County Addition to the City of . orvallls. In Benton County, Oregon Saf.l f e .is made under an execution and or-r of Me, in my hands issued mt of the CLcu t Court ot tte KtntAof Oregon, for Benton Couaty. In the smi otMOT H WMtbv. CMotiS. and ..gainst John M SSum and WillMm Gr , deiendants, 41 L-ZZ,, , tnn.ei.se of certain , iinort- U11AAAWU T, Dated this Jan 16, 90k. I'. BURNETT, Sheriff ol Behtou ton ly, Oregon, G. R. FAIIBA, y Physician -& Surgeon, Office up stairs back of GraTOm & Wells' drug store. Residence On tiie corner of Madison, and Seventh. Tele phone at residence, 104. I AH calls attended promptly.