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About The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 20, 1904)
Gorvallis Times. Mdal Fayer of Beatea Centv. V9KTAIXI8, OBMOir, FEB. SO, 1M OTHERS THAN BENTON 3Uised Valuations of Taxable Prop erty Twenty Five Million Ad-, vance in State. "Benton is not the only county in -the state that raised the valuation of property for assessment purposes last year. Every county in the state, in fact, except two, made an increase. ' . The two exceptions were Tillamook and Grant, and Tilla mook had doubled its valuation the year before. The combined in crease swelled the total valuation of the state about 25 million dollars. The total valuation in the year be fore was 148 millions and this year under the new assessment it is 173 millions in round numbers. "Of all the raises, the biggest was in Clackamas, where the advance -was 99 per cent, or one per cent less than doubled. In Gilliam it was 98 per cent. Benton is third on the list as to the amount of in crease with 72 per cent. The in crease in Umatilla is 62 per cent, in Morrow 54. Clatsop, 44. Multno mah shows the smallestjincrease with but four and a half per cent. The average increase throughout the state is 17 per cent. It is prob able that in the next assessment all the counties will make effort to fix all property at its true cash value for purposes of taxation, and that a further increase in the valuation will be made. Of the big 45 million increase, fibout five millions lis! on tillable land, nine millions on non-tillable land, four millions on city lots and improvemets, three million on rail road bed and one million on mer chandise. The largest per cent of increase is on railroad bed, which advances from $3,469 per mile to ' $4,686. The advance in valuation on unimproved land is 34 per cent. The reason for the general in crease in valuation, is the desire of the counties to lower the tax levy and to obey the law, which provides that all property shall be assessed at its "true cash value." The ad vance in valuation makes no difier ence in the amount of taxes each matt has to pay. The state tax is no longer based on the valuation of 4fBpeity, M is fix?4 by a per cen- j tage on the aggregate 01 tne current expenses of each county. If the -valuations in Benton were five times wiat they now are no property owner would pay a cent more state taxes, state school taxes or; county taxes than he now pays.' DRUMMER'S OPINION. Ot Corvallis Things it Needs and Doesn't Need Says it is a Good Looker. A commercial traveler who often makes Corvallis, expressed his op inion of the place yesterday. "It is a good town," he said. "Its natural site is one of beauty, and its public buildings, including those at the college are attractive. It is on of the most pleasant and I think one of the most thriving towns I visit. There are, howev er', a few minor things that might be doneito add to its appearance. It would cost comparatively noth ing to do it. The old awnings on Main street ought to be torn down. They are a sign of antiquity. They are never seen in modern towns. Then there are too many light and and telephone poles on the business street. The public and the city is being imposed upon in this par ticular. Most ot those poles should be in the alleys, and for the balance the light and'phone people should be made to use the same poles on Main street. Otherwise the main street of the town is sightly and excel lent? With these improvements and a removal of the weeds where they are excessively abundant in public places and the use of a little paint here and there where it is needed, Corvallis would be a hard one to beat in point of "appear' ance." White Leghorns. I have full blooded White Leg horn eggs for sale at 50 cents per setting of 15 eggs. Mrs. J. P. Durno Information at J. H. Harris Jstore. CROUP Begins with the svmptonis of a common cold; there is chilliness, sneezing, sore throat, hot Bkin, quick pulse, hoarseness and impeded respiration. Give frequent small doses of Ballard's Horehound Syr up, (the child will cry for it) and at the first sign of a croupy cough, apply fre quently Ballard's Snow Liniment to the throat. Mrs. A. Vliet, New Castle. Colo., writes, March 19, 1901: "I think Bal lard's Horegound Syrup a wonderful -remedy, and so pleasant." 25c, socand .$1.00. Sold by Graham & Wortlmm, FAMILIAR NAMES. That Anaweree Fireman's Roll Call Thirty Years ago in Corrallls. . - How all is Changed ,'- '-- The late re-organization of the Corvallis Fire Department has set the boys to talking about the old volunteer days of years agone in Corvallis. The discussion makes interesting this brief glimpse at the early history of the.department. It will be particularly, interesting to old time . residents ' because of, the familiar names that it recaUs,Jmany of whom are. no longer on the rolls fji volunteer departments, but have answered to the last great roll call that comes to men. Young America Engine Com pany Number 1 was organized June 18, 1872 under the name of Corval lis Engine Company Number 1, with 38 members and the following officers: J. R. Bayley, president; W. B. Carter, secretary; Otto Fox, treasurer; George P Wrenn, fore man; B. W. Wilson, first assistant; F. E. Robinson, second assistant. On the 21st day of the following Sept ember however, the name was chan ged to Young America Engine Company Number 1. : THE OLD ROM. CALL. On the date mentioned, the names below were signed to the constitution and by-laws. Each of the names carries with it a story which old timers will recall. Be ginning with that - of George P. Wrenn, who lost his life in the great fire in which the W, A. Wells warehouse near the present S. P. station, was burned, Feb ruary 11,1882, the list shows a heavy mortality, all of the original officers having passed away. The original membership was as fol lows: Geo. P. Wrenn John McDonald. Henry Dohse F. E. Robinson. Otto Fox W. F. Rayburn. W. H. McFarland John Kelsay. G. Hodes J.' H. Stewart. , August Knight J.C.Taylor. E Q McCandlish Manuel "Knight. W. T. Johnson H. Gerber. B. W. Wilson E. Allen. L,. G. ' Kline James Graves. J. R. K, Quinn A. R. McConnell. A. H. Perham W. B, Carter. J. T. Phillips H. Flickinger. Max Friendly G. W. Houck. W. Hoffman . W. Spencer." S. Neugass " Thomas Graham. I Wallace Baldwin John Burnett. T. Ranney L,. N. Liggett. Sol King .". H. Bird. Jack Shephard J. A. Yantis. S. H. Ivook George Elliott. J. Liggett W. Cushman. E. A. Rextord A. Pixley, . D.Drake F. M.' Stanton. T. Graham J. R. Bailey.' . - , James Eglin N. P. Briggs. Andrew Emerick D. B. Irvin. J. O. Fuller Joseph Emerick. Timothy Donohue. ORGANIZED H. & L,. Co. After three .years of effective service, the necessity of a Hook & Ladder adjunct to the young de partment began to be discussed, and on the i6thday of June, 1885, Corvallis H. & L- Company was organized. The original officers were, William Groves, president; E. Holgate, secretary: J. A. Davis, treasurer; Gilbert Gaylord, fore man; Hale Backensio, first assist ant; J. R. Shepard, second assist ant. The original members numb ered 22, and were as follows: ' J. R. Shepard C. Groves. J. A. Davis' . Wm. Groves. ' C. F. Alexander W. H. Sellers. E. Holgate H. Backensto. G. W. Kennedy L. F. Wilson. J. S. Justice R. G. Simmons. G. Gaylord A, Emerick. . A. H.. Perham J.E.Smith. Geo.P. Wrenn J. E. Johnson. W. S. Hufford Cass Humphrey. Eli King T. M. Cook. STILL ANOTHER COMPANY. In those old volunteer days, the fire department was in a vigorous condition, and the increase of mem bership finally led to the organiza tion of another Engine, company. Big Six, the old double decker hand engine had been replaced by a smaller engine now in use, and it stood un used in the engine house. These facts led on the 27th day of April 1 88 1 to the organization of Big Six Engine Company, number 2 with the following original officers: J. H. Lewis, president; J. R. Baldwin, vice president; S. E. Belknap, fore man; N. B. Avery, first assistant; B. G. White, second assistant; F. H. Sawtelle, recording secretary: W. H. Goldson, financial secretary; B. T. Taylor, treasurer; Lewis Wil son, A. J. Y Young and T. J. Biair, delegates to the department. The original membership was: S. E. Belknap John H. Simpscn A. drew Emeric J. C. Hutton. L P. Manning M. T. Bayley. John Mensinger N. B. Avery. T. J. Blair . John Lewis. Afterward the Big Six Engine Company number 2 was transformed into Monumental Hose Company ! Number 2. GOT HOME AFTER MIDNIGHT. And the Doors Were Locked He Tried a Ladder and the Second Story Window, and It is the inexorable rule at his house for the doors to be finally locked at midnight. If any mem ber of the household is out that time, he or she must stay out. The old gentleman himself had been out with the boys this particular night, and it was away after , twelve when he got home. He knew the rule, however, and made no bid , for the door to be opened. He knew bet ter. It fact, he had tried it before', and had always, after a parley been compelled to retire to the barn and bide the morning. On this particular night, how ever, he was other minded. He had as above related been out with the bovs and was impressed -with the idea that he knew a thing or two. He smiled as he thought of how he was 'a-goin' ter fool em. He fetched the long ladder . from the barn, and raised it so he could reach a second story window. He chuckled to himself as he started up the rounds, chuckled to think how the joke all would be on them., It all happened three or . . four weeks ago. They heard him fall, and then heard his groans. He has been in the house ever since, waiting for all the '- repairs to be completed. 'The tarnation, old ladder wasn't steady on its feet, ye see, and it fluked on the old ,gent at the critical moment." IN CORVALLIS NOW. A Blooded Stallion ont of a Great Fam ily W. 0. Trine's Guycisca... One of the best bred horses ever on the Coast is now owned in Cor vallis. He is the property of W. O. Trine,' and arrived via Wednes days' boat from Salem, where he has been kept all winter. He is a handsome dark bay, 12 years old, of remarkably fine disposition and is altogether a notable horse. He is a distinct addition to the fine poul try, fine cattle, fine sheep and other fancy breeds of livestock for which Betjtonis becoming notable., Guycisca, 16,690, has a race record of '2,56 and a matinee mark of 2, 18. He was sired by the great Guy Wilkes, 2:15, the sire of Fred Kohl, 2:07, Holdy, 2:08, Sey mour Wilkes, 2:08, and sire of 18 horses in the 2:15 list, 60 in the 2:30. Twenty one sons have 75 colts in the 2:30 list and 12 daugh ters baver6 in-the same list. ' j. The first danr" is Francisca, 2: 18, by Almont 33, sire of Altamont, 3,600, sire of Chehalis, 2:04, Del Norte, 2:08, Altao, 2:09, Path mont,, 2:69, Almeda, 2:09, Alia T,2:o8, Doc Sperry, 2:07, making one of the greatest families of ex treme speed on earth. ' Francisca, 2:18 is the dam o ofGuycisca, 2:26, 1 Direct Sj:i2, Sable Francis, 2:14, She is also the dam of Earl Medium, 9,915 by Happy Medium. Earl Medium is fhe sire of . Goneril 2 124, Lucy Stokes, '2:18 and Tom Martin, 2:14. She also has a colt that is considered one of the best prosbects in California. j FORMER CQRVALLISltE. : -: ; His Death at ' San Diego California Lake Dorris. A message was received here this morning, says the Eugene Guard,, from San Diego, Cal., bringing the unwelcome news of the death ;from consumption last night of M. L. Dorris, the well known clerk in Chambers Bro's hardware store. Mr. Dorris left several weeks ago for California in hopes of benefiting his health and for a time he wrote that he was much improved. It was a great surprise and a shock to his friends here to learn of his death, as everyone thought he was getting along so well. The remains will at once be brought to Eugene for interment. The deceased was aged about 38 years and was an exemplary citizen. He was very popular with his em ployes and associates, and his friends were legion. Mrs. Dorris, who has been with her parents at . Independence since her husband left for' California, is almost prostrated with grief. Mr. Dorris was a member of the Workmen, Woodmen, Masons and Odd Fellows. Mr. Dorris was formerly employ ed in R. M. Wade & Co' s hardware store at Corvallis. Reserved seats for the Fisk Jut bilee Singers on sale at Graham & Wortham's.. Better get a seat to day. . ' FOR SALE. Vetch seed at Corrallis Flour Mills BIG GATHERING OP CLANS. Tonrnamtnt will be a Fitting' Celebra , tion of Washington Day. The shooting tournament - to be held here on the 22nd under the auspices of the Corvallis Gun Club promises' to be an event of - sur passing interest. Several cash and merchandise prizes have been ad ded since the list was published and the total value of prizes ' . offered amounts to about $135, exclusive qf the sums to be contributed in each event by individual participants. So many have signified their in tention to take part that it has been found necessary to provide five traps instead. of three, as was at first believed would be sufficient. Parties of sportsmen from various parts of the county have borrowed the club's traps for practice and the boys will flock here on the 22nd in shape to do wonderful execu tion. All sections of thej county will be represented. Prospective phases of this event, in memory, carries the old resident er back to the times, when Corval lis was a common rallying point for the Tong Tomers, the Soap Creekers, Upper and Lower Wil lametters and the Mary's river clansv All met here to run horses and fight and participate in all in cidental and accompanying festiv ities. The resemblance of the ev ents of long ago and the one to oc cur on the 22nd, in fact, is merely in the gathering of representatives from various localities, for a con' test. In truth, there is ; more sat isfaction in contemplating the dis similarity than otherwise. Where as, in the old days an event such as is scheduled for next Monday would be accompanied by drunk- eness and general disorder. At this time the very opposite conditions will prevail. The tournament is to b'gin promptly at 9:30. Ample shelter for'partidpants will be provided. frovision has been made for hav ing fires on the ground, and hot coffee is to be served. E. E. Wil son has been chosen as secretary and treasurer for the day. - Other officials will be selected on the grounds The event . promises to be a fitting celebration of tha day. Remember Washington's birth day and the Fisk Jubilee Singers at the Opera House. Both come Feb. 22nd. - Don't forget to try Alden's fresh taffy and pinoche at Hall's, .-''" Just arrived at Hall's a fall line of Al- den'Scadies and taffy. Try them, For White Plymouth Rock Eggs U(U1 VU V. Vll L.J-., 1,. 0. iMKO . PArvollia T71rtnrinu TVTilIn Pnrvnllis Or- One setting, 75 cents; 2 settings, I1.25 It will pay you big to buy an over coat now for next winter at . Kline's. BROWN LEGHORNS. BLACK MINORCAS. -v. v. ft.il, laid TTicirA esrea dnrinr the seven winter months than any equal number ot hens in Oregon. II you desire to nu tne egg imsne., I've got the chickens that were bred for this pur pose. Tnevare layers and that's what you want. Get rid of your "scrubs" and obtain tho roughbreds it coats no more for feed. Order your eggs for hatching purposes now Eggs $1.00 per 15, at residence on North Ninth St. OTTO F. L. HERSE, Corvallis, Or. ITCH RINGWORM. V.. T. T.ueas. Wineo. Ky., writes. April 25th, 1902: "For 10 to 12 years I had been afflicted with a malady known as the itch.' The itching was most unbear able; I had tried for years to find relief, having tried all remedies I could hear of, besides a number of doctors. I wish to state that one single application of Bal lard's Snow Liniment cured ' me com pletely and permanently. Since then I 1 have used tne liuimenr on iwo separate occasions for ringworm and it cured com pletely. 25c, 50c and $1.00. Sold by Graham & Wortham. ' HEALTH Means the ability to do a good day's work, without undue fatigue and to find life worth living. You cannot have iiidl without its UDset- ting the liver and polluting the blood. OIKU & VUUUltlUil UMJ u. l est obtained by Herbine, the best liver regulator mat tne wona n c,a .uuwu. t, VI 7 c m : , U ,nc Anril 1- T002! . "i use Herbine, and find it the best fnr mnofinatinn anrl rpcrnlatino the liver I ever used.', Price 50 cents. Sold by ixranam A wortnam. - -. b' Just Arrived. New Black and Colored Dress Goods, New Wash Fabrics, New Waisiings, New Prints, Ginghams and Percales, New Clothing and Men's Furnishings, Douglas $3.00 and $3.50 Shoes Spring Styles. ' In Transit. Eibbons, Laces Embroideries, White Goods, Shirt Waists. . v ' PACKED 2Pound Cartoons. HOMINY GRITS WHITE CORN MEAL YELLOW CORN MEAL STEEL CUT OAT MEAL BUCKWHEAT FARINA. OUR GARDEN SEEDS ... Are now in either Bulk or Package. HODES' GROCERY, PHONE 483, CORVALLIS, OR. For Sale. Bright cheat and rye grass hay, vetch, spelts, timothy, and rye grass seeds. Poland China bogs, - Shropshire rams, Good, bright vetch straw, fresh from the barn, for sale at reasonable prices. li L Brooks, Wanted Bids for Keeping County Poor. Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the Coun ty Clerk of Benton County, Oregon, up to 2 o'clock p. m. Wednesday, March 2nd, 1904, for the care and keeping of 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. Victor P. Hoses, " County Clerk. , For Exchange. . -; -' A fine residence in Los Angeles, good location, will rent for $30 per month, value S4000, for improved farm about fame value. J. G. Simpson, 2660 N. Sichel st. Los Angeles, Cal. Upholstering. Lounges, Conches, Desks, Folding Beds, Etc., made to order. Particular attention given to special orders and re pairing. All -work guaranteed. One door south of R. M. Wade's, Main street. W. W. Holgate, Farmers' . , COBVAXUS, OREGON TABLES FURNISHED IN GOOD OLD COUNTRY STYLE. - White Help Only Em " ployed. Good Clean Beds and Comfortable Rooms. A home for farmers and labor ers. Rates reasonable on application. M. L. SEITS, Prop. Hotel, In Small Quantities. H. S. PERNOT, Physician & Surgeon - Office over postoffice. Residence Cer. Fifth and Jefferson streets. Hours 10 to J2 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 11. Pays highest prices for all kinds of Live Stock. : Satisfaction guaranteed. Twenty years experience. G. R. FARRA, Physician & Surgeon, Office up stairs back of Graham & Wells' drug store. Residence on the corner of Madison and Seventh. Tele phone at residence, 104. All calls attended promptly. DR. O. H. NEWTH, Physician & Surgeon Philomath, Oregon. Notice for Publication, Timber Land Act June 3,1873, . ' United States Land Office, , ' Oregon City, Oregon, January, 18th 1904. No'.iei ifl hereby given that In compliance with tne provisions ot the act of Congress Jnne 3 1878, entitled ,' An act for the sale of timber lands in the states of California. Oxegon, Ne vada and Washington Territory," aa extended to all the Public Land States by act of August 4, 1892, Barney I. Carey of Falls City, county ot Polk, state of Oregon, has this day filed in this office his sworn statement No 6317, for the pur chase of the Lots 1 & 2 ol Section No 2 in Town ship No IS 8, Kange No 7 West and will offer 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 W. said land before Victor P Moses. Clerk of BenT ton County, at Corvallis, Oregon, on Wedneday. the 30th day of March, r904. , He names as" witnesses! " Jacob L, Henkle of Philomath, Oregon, John W.Hyde " . Frank Spencer Michael Flynn " M .. Any and all persons claiming advereelv the above eescribed lands are requested to file their claims In this office on or before said SOta day ol March 190 -. - Algernon S. Dresser, . . Keglater ,