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LOCAL LORE. GEORGE WALLACE. THE GRANGERS THE CARNTVAL-n t Ik raw oil! onia par llD. ,, , Will Whiteside came op from Portland Wednesday, for a visit with relatives. . , . ; , v, v Among others in attendance at the Grange meetings this week was H. Hirschberg of Independ- ence. . . The senior class, numbering thirty five, were guests at the home of Miss Margaret Snell Thursday afternoon. 'Miss Sophia Elgin returned to Salem Thursday, to again take : up her course in nursing at Florence sanitarium, v i - Rev. Frank L- Moore returned Thursday from attendance at the Methodist General Conference just concluded at San ; Francisco. -r-Last night at the court bouse, Binger Hermann and Senator C. W. Fulton disscussed the political sssues of the day to a good sized audience. A college romance culminates next Wednesday at Turner in the marriage of Miss Virgene Wittscb en and Ernest Kedd. Both were popular students at OAC. Rev. Carrick will- preach . on "Aneel Ministry" at the Presby terian church Sunday evening. The choir will furnish excellent music for both performances. The eraduatinz exercises of the 8th and oth grades of the , Cor vallis public schools are to take place on the evening of J une 3rd, instead ot June, 4th as was . pre viously given out. . A message trom Miss Bertha Davis, written in Kansas City, re lates that the trip of herself and party had so far been very pleasur able, and that they would leave im mediately for St. Louis. ' Dr. W. H. Davis of Albany, has filed a suit for divorce against his wife. Dora B, Davis. On ac count of the high position of Dr. Davis, the suit is attracting much interest. fclvm Withams large new house on his ranch west of Cor- vallis is rapidly nearing comple tion. When finished, it will be one of the most sightly residences in that locality. Walter Sheasfirreen, who has been - assisting: in the Western Union office at Albany for the past three weeks, has been visiting his parents in Corvallis for the past few days. He returns to Roseburg today, to resume his regular duties in the office there. ' There will be a public recital Tuesday evening, May -ist, in College chapel by the following pupils of the vocal department Misses Mabel Matteson, Anna Walker, Una Stewart, Mrs. F. L. Miller, Mrs, Berchtold, Miss Edna Allen, Mrs. Woodcock, Mrs E. F Pernot and J. G. Kilpack. Because none of the churches can accommodate the crowd when all unite on Memorial Sunday, there will not be a union service this year. The G. A. R. and W. R. C. will attend services at the Presbyterian church and Rev. T. T.V incent will preach the mem orial sermon. The other churches are also expected to hold, mem orial services some time during the day. ' .. . . Members of the family of Nel son Thompson, who were expected in Corvallis Tuesday, were delayed by a washout near Cheyenne, Wy oming, and their arrival is now daily expected. Meantime, Mr. Thompson has rented of M. C. Mil ler a cottage near the college, and will have things in readiness for the arrival of the travelers. The family are recent arrivals from Ne braska. Meager information reached this city yesterday of an accident to Wilbur Starr residing near Monroe. The trouble occurred Thursday, and it seems that in hauling gravel near his home, Mr. Starr in some man ner fell, the wagon load of gravel passing over him. A physician was summoned but further than this relatives in Corvallis have not been able to learn of the extent of the injury. Former Resident of Corvallis Boned at Silver Lake. , v The following account of the illness and death of George Wal lace is taken from the Silver Lake Oregonian: "George ; Wallace passed away at toe borne ot v-ol-umbus Porter a few miles north of this city, Monday, May 16, at the hour of 1 1 p. m.. ot heart failure. He had been in rather frail 1 health fjr some time, but his condition was not considered serious until a few hours before his death which came suddenly. ? - "Mr. Wallace was bora in Wex ford county, Ireland. Februarys 5. 184.0. He crossed the ocean at the age of 13 years with his uncle and located in South America until he reached the age of 20,., when be came to the United States and en gaged in business until 1870 when he inlisted in the first U. S. cavalry taking part in the Apache and Moses wars. He was . mustered out of service at Ft. Walla Walla, September, 1875. He then engag ed in railroading until the time of bis tailing health in isqq: be was married to Miss Lota Kittridge, in Corvallis, Oregon, in 1886; he spent about three years in California for the benefit of his health. He came with his family to this valley in 1902, where he resided up to the time of his death. Mr. Wallace was a kind hearted man and made many friends in the community where he lived. The survivors are the wife, and daughter, Miss Vena, -'The funeral services were held at the grave, the last resting place of George Wallace, in the Silver Lake cemetery. The address was delivered by Rev. Howard of the Baptist church. , MUSICAL RECITAL. Takes Place at College Chapel Jane 4 The Programme. The last violin and piano recital of the season will occur in the col lege chapel, June 4th, doors closing at 8 p. m. The following is .the program: Overture, "My Native Hills" Ripley OAC Orchestra. Piano, ' "Spring Murmurings" Sinding. Miss Lillian Ranney. Violin, "Zigeunertanz" Turney. Miss Verna Kerker. Piano, "Impromptu,'"Op. 142, No. 3 Schubert Miss Irene B. Sproat. Piano, "Star Spangled Banner Par aphrase Trover. Frank A. White. Violin,' "Kuiawiak" . ..Wieniawski Master Max Miller. Piano, "Scherzo," E-flat Minor 1 Brahms. Miss Agnes S. Love. Violin, "Karneval vonVenedig" ' Haessner. Harry Kerker Piano "Valse Caprice," E-flat ..... . ..... Rubinstein. Frank A. White. Frank A White is to graduate from the OAC musical department this spring, being the first pupil to receive a diploma from this depart ment of the Agricultural College, What They did, and What was Done . . ;ia Their Honor. -r ,. . This week has been a busy one in Corvallis. Since J Monday; T the town has been practically in pos session of the Oregon Grangers and -they have ' been feasted , and made .much of by the1 whole ity. Strange faces have filled the streets and bright badges have been much in evidence on all the thorough fares' Tuesday forenoon at ten o'clock the first meeting was called to or der by State Master Leedy. Four important officers were absent, and the offices were filled - by appoint ment. Of the 56 delegates, 55 were present, which is . considered quite a remarkable fact by those familiar with such meetings. "Reports oc cupied the greater part of the fore noon Tuesday, and an invitation was extended the visitors byJ Pres ident Gatch, to attend chapel ex ercises and witness the battalion drill on the campus, the following dav. . The invitation was accepted. Tuesday evening, at the college chapel, there was a program which included a speech of. welcome on behalf of the city, by the mayor; a selection by the college orchestra ; a welcoming address in the name of the Benton county granges,; by Mrs. Mary J. Whitby; two violin solos by Ruthyn Turney, that were rendered in a masterly manner and elicited a prolonged storm of ap plause; responses by Judge R P. Boise, of Salem, and Mrs. Clara Waldo ot Macleay, which were well received. After the exercises the audience repaired to the : Ar mory, where a reception was held and refreshments were served to 300 guests. ; ..... Wednesday forenoon was given over to the bearing of reports, and the afternoon was devoted to the election of officers. The latter are Master, B. G. Leedy, Tigardville; overseer,. , J. Clem, Freewater chaplain, O. Eaton, Oswega; lect urerr Mrs Clara B Waldo, Macleay; steward, C. L Shaw, Albany; as sistant steward, W.A.Young, Oats kanie; treasurer, H. Hirschberg, Independence; secretary, Mrs. Mary Howard, Mulino: gatekeeper, S. N. Warfield, Alsea; ceres, Mrs. Roby Boyd, Beaverton; Pomona, Mrs. Anna Creswell. Gresham; Flora. Miss Lela West, . Scappoose; lady assistant steward.. Mrs. Ida ,M. Thorp. Gresham; membeiuMCu tive committee, Austin T."uxton, Forest Grove; members legislative committee. J. vorhees, Woodburn; W. M.:Hilleray, Turner. , Wednesday evening, the visitors attended a lecture on good roads at the College chapel given by Frot. Hyde of Eugene. Thursday forenoon was devoted to routine work and the revision of by-laws, though the latter passed with only a few minor amendments A re port was passed, after a discussion of dormant granges, calling on county deputies to be more vigilant and erhcient in, their- labor. - Dur- n there was an ex- the unwritten work n the evening at all, the fifth and conferred on banquet was Wall paper at Blackledge's store. Wanted. A girl to do general housework on larm. . Clara M. Harding. R. F. D. No: 1. A Business Chance. ' Any person dssirous of making easy money through the excusive ' sale by counties of the most useful tool ever in vented, can secure such an opportunity by a small investment. See W. H. Mc Comas at OccidenU.1 Hotel. Our sample line of swell tailor made gammer clothing is now in. OAC Press ing Co. For Sale or Trade. A new piano. Enquire of Miss Hattie Potts. Bricks of ice cream can be ordered at Miles Starr. Be sore and get the famous Hazelwood ice cream. Nolan & Callahan's new spring stock is now complete in all departments. For Sale. Poland China boar. 22 lopatfca old abject to register. AHred BickneB, S miles nwth of CorraBia, . Just received the finest line of cloth' ing. We bought this from the best manufacturers and every suit is guar anteed. Call and see us for clothing. See our men's suit at f 10, it is a marvel. Henkle & Davis. Eat ice cream and cake with the Rus sians every evening. . ! Look Here. I have a good stock ranch for sale two hundred and ninety five acres with un limited outrange, a small - house and also a small orchard. This place is in the Belknap settlement one half mile trom postoffice, six milea from Monroe, four miles from Bellfountaln, 2 miles from church. Price to suit pur chaser. Enquire of A. W. Hawley, ; Opened Wednesday Night, and Many ' were There A Successful v - -' . ' t -.' .-. - i ,- ! L Wednesday night the Carnival of Nations opened at the Opera House, with the ladies of the Pres byterian church ia charge. " There was a large crowd ' present .at the opening performance, and also at the Thursday and last night's meet ings. i - v:---' The programme ; Wednesday night included, the march of the nations, the crowning of the queen, Miss Mary Danneman, by J. ; W. Kilpack, music by - the Corvallis orchestra and a vocal solo by . Miss Lulu Spangler. There were "liv ing pictures", that were very beauti: ful to behold. ; There were seven booths, presided over by attractive queens and sales ladies. In these booths one could purchase -nearly any article desired, 'front; a Japan ese knick-knack to a jdish-.of roe cream.;; After the queen was crown ed, the keys of the city : were pre sented, and she was escorted to the throne by Misses Pauline Davis and Gladys Moore, her ' attendants. Thursday night, there . was a re pition of the march of nations, fol lowed by two vocal solos and en cores by Mrs. Norton ot Albany, which were the gems of the even ing, a vocal solo by Mr. Pruett, and the usual rush of business at the various booths.. The crowd Thursday night was even ' larger than that of the opening night, and everyone enjoyed to the utmost the pleasures of the occasion. Last nigfat was given: over to the rose show, but the result of the com petition for prizes is not known as the Timks goes to press. The Presbyterian ladies are to be com plimented as well as congratulated, on the success of the entire Carni val. , , ' Great Reduction Sale. We will sell for cash during the month of May 500 pairs of shoes, broken sises, men's womens, misses and children's at greatly reduced prices, in order to jrive room for a new stock of goods, which will arrive about June ist. Come early and get your choice from 25 cents up. Sale lasts through May only. ' . V J. E. Henkle. . Seventh Day Adventists. ' Will hold tegular service at . S, I). A Hall East Main street between . Wash ington and Adams streets each Sabbath or Saturday, as follows: Sabbath school at a p. im., Bible study 3p.11, Preaching as announced from time to time. i-. -f Rev. C. j. Cole, .. 1 ? t,. Pastor. Painting and Paper Hanging. All orders promptly filled. Phone 95. Samuel K-rr. ing the aftej emplificatioti of the order.! Odd Fellows . sixth degrees .were 1 14 members, and a enjoyea. it was tbe general ver dict of the visitors that in the work of conferring the " degrees, the cere mony wast the most -perfectly car ried out of any similar' ceremony in the history of the State. Grange. Yesterday forenoon was devoted to the report of the county deputies, and a resolution of condolence was passed in honor of the members who have died during the past year. ine passing ot tne latter toofc- on the nature of a memorial service, ana an appropriate song was sung at the close. A rising vote, the first of the session, was taken, in which it was the voice of the con vention mat uearty thanks be ex tended the ' citizens of Corvallis, the people of the college, the daily papers of the state and all others who have in any way contributed to the pleasure or success of the 31st session of the State Grange The -s was read at the forenoon session, ah invitation from the mayor and the city council for the Grangers to hold their next convention .in this city, The invitation was not prompted by selfish motive, but it was cited that in view of the pleasant relations established between the city and the visitors during their brief sojourn it would be fit and proper that the next session be held in this city. Phe convention closed last evening and most of the visitors will depart for their homes on today's trains. Go to Dunn & Thatchers for itrg bon and shell and all other kinds of poultry and stock remedies. '" uur lames noe shoes and oxfords a $2, 2.50. 3.00, and 3.50 are the strongest lines we have ever shown. Nolan & Callahan. Go to Blackledge's for window shades On June 1st, the Southern Pacific Co, will resvf me sale of excursion tickets to Newport and Yaqutna Bay., ' Both sea son and Saturday to Monday tickets will be sold. This popular resort is growing in favor each year, hotel rates reasonable and the opportunities for fishing, hunt ing and sea bathing are unexcelled by any other resort on the Pacific Coast. 1 . , w- E. Coman, ';, Gen, Passenger Agent. . . Goats for Sale. Inquire of John F. Irwin at the coun ty clerk's office. ; ' ; : Lost. Thnrsday evening, between W. K. Taylor! residence and J. W.; lunger's residence, a black fur astrakan cape with red plaid silk lining. Finder please re turn to J. W. Lenger, For Sale. A light driving team, harness and For Sale. . First class cedar posts for sale. In quite of B. F. Ireland & Bro, Corvallis BFD No. '2 Hazelwood ice cream is the famous pure kind that melts in your mouth, and tastes better than any other. For Sale First class, second growth fir ; wood of uniform length, no round sticks. Guar anteed 128 cubic feet per cord. ' Leave orders at P. M. Zierolf. D. S. Adams. See Blackledge's fine conches. We make special rates to ; familii Corvallis Steam Laundry. Call up Main 274. Bamboo furniture at Blackledge's new store. . ... - '-' - ' '-- ' '-' BIcakledge keeps all kinds of table At ZierolPs Alfalfa. ' Red Clover. Whit Clover, Timothy, Orchard, Vetch, Rape Dwarf Essex and all other kinds of garden seed. it i Look for tba name Croute 4 Brande- me Sell Sorosis PETTICOATS ' Sorosis Sights are Visions of I sightliness, r No mere word jingle that, but the expression of stylish-loving women every where. And its truth ! will will impress you startiingly when you let your eyer' glad den at the sight we've assem bled for today 1 : ' ; ; Such style of cut every latest effect '' with shapely ' yoke and proper flare the straight front without a wrinkled Such quality of material! The rustling richness of silk itself Is in this mercerized sateen. . Such frillful fancies in the trimmings, ruffles , and tuckp, 8herrisgs and. plaits, render irresistable the dantiness of Sorosis... . Jv .-- But it's the price that makes this sale significant to the thriftiest among you. ' . . " .v.' i Isn't this economy figuring? Prices $1, 1.25, 1.50, 2, 2.50 Up tO 5. ;,. : ; 1, ' 1 4v- ; v v; , ' . Regulator of Low Prices. Open ewpman's Commercial i RESTAURiVN . S New Room, New Furnishings, . . Everything Complete. NEXT BOOK NOETH OF SlIALL & SON. CLARENCE CHIPMAN, J EMERY'S ART STUDIO 3 " ; South Main St., .Corvallis, Ore.',: Carbon, Platinum and. Platino Portraiture O. A. C. ATHLETIC AND SCENIC VIEWS. ' Art Calendars, Sofa Pillow Covers, " And other Photographic Novelties. Jpp loupd S70?s for feT) New Spring Style $3.50 Unexcelled in style, mater ial and workmanship. Absolute ly guaranteed in every particu- 1 Special in Men's Spring Suits. Every ; and in fact ever) thing in this Stitch suit is perfect. ITS MADE TO FIT and it certainly does to try on one of them means good-bye tailor, and money saved. Come . arid be convinced.how! , J ' ' - v lr V Corvallis, Oregon. SUM Hattie Pattfe ger b your spring aw.