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About The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1905)
LOCAL LORE. SEWS OF CORVALUS?AND VICINITY TOLD IN BRIEF. Y!ae Comings and Goings of People Social Gossip, Personal Men tion and Other Items of Public Interest. Misses Sophia and Mary Elgin spent Sunday at the Fair. Henry Wortham left Friday for a visit with Lane county rel atives. Misses Belle and Bertha Ed wards of Bellefountain spent a few teys at Alpha Hall, the guest of their sister. Miss Alice Edwards Bert Pilkington returned Sun slsy night from a' day's fishing trip to Newport. . He was accom panied by Frank Stone. Ansel Clarke of Portland, a former O. A. C. student, arrived -Saturday and is spending a few zla.ys with friends. Married, September nth at S.be Methodist Episcopal church, Salt Eake City, Utah, Miss Lottie -S&S of-Coryallis . to Melzar F. lEoglish of Portland. "Roy Raber, who is one of the representatives of the county in the .Benton booth at the Fair has been ia town for a day or two, gathering maniples for replenishing the display of products. After a six months' residence inthia city, A. F. Harlan and fam ily left yesterday for Nebraska their 'former home. Their residence on "College Hill has been purchased by -3r, Andrews. S Dennick, a member of the 4ue oaving crew ai uauuuu, was in" town Saturday enroute to New- port on a visit to his mother. Mr. CBetraick formerly lived in Corvallis "3sG has been in the government ser jyke for the paat three years. -Among old students returning to college this waek are; H. C 'Getz, Fred Roth, Inez Colvig, the Misses Wilson, Adah McDonald, iHeary Bergman, Susie Fizar, May Martin, Mabel Kennison, Irene Sproat, Bertha Watrous, Otto Simpson, Edward and Darwin Thayer, - -Tt is taxpaying ume again at 'the sheriff's office, and considerable anoney is being paid in over the counter. A number of people paid only half their taxes in March, and it is now 'time to pay the balance. Tbis' ba to be done by the second day of October, or a 12 per' cent in'eresr and 10 per cent penalty will be. added. The amount of taxes still outstanding -4s about $7,000. -IF tbe statement of one of the Sunday papers is to be trusted. Abe -Steckie at hammer throwing, is t-what is, in street parlance, a crack er tack. "More than 740 feet" is the record one of the papers ac redits'to himj ' 'with a nrooortion 'ihey have divined that the state roent is a typographical error, all Jhe hammer and discus throwers in the Northwest have already taken o the brush. Dr. Steckle's sage vofiiriieia is, that if Abe really throws the sixteen pound hammer 740 feet, that -while in the air the thing mustn't look any bigger than a -buck snot. - -A iormer JJorvallis girl was Hjuried in Portland Sunday. She was Miss Jessie Hufford, daughter efMr. and Mrs. W. S. Hufford, former esteemed residents of Cor vallis. Mr. Hufford served two " terms as county judge of Benton '-county. Miss Hufford was a victim of consumtrtion. from which mal ady she passed away Friday night, -alter a long liiness. sue was a graduate of the Corvallis public -schools, and a most amiable young lady, she was aged 22 years vThe members of the family have he sympathv of many friends in Corvallis. ; The reception last week at the opening of the new Free Reading Room was a very pleasant affair. A goodly number of our citizens manifested their interest ia the un KlertaKing Dy visiting tne rooms -and inspecting the improvements All was entirely informal, friends dropping in for a time to look about and -admire the light airy roomsr so "well fitted for their purpose, chat "ling a wnlle ana leaving to give place to others. Many stopped - and partook of refreshments with the ladies. Nearly all expressed themselves as being much pleased with the transformation of this : : formerly unsightly place, and their belief that in the new location, the . patronized and to be a great bene fit to the community. Several vgave in their names aad became me mbers of the organization . Continued from page one. supplied for their comfort and pleas ure. The meetings -were held in the hotel parlor aad the auditorium near. The mornings were devoted to the sessions of the conference and the afternoons spent in recreation. During the week many tramps and excursions were teken to different points of icterest. After the many enjoyable meet ings with such competent leaders, each delegate returned to her col- e&e determining that ebe will do more for the spiritual uplift of tbat c immunity. , Stei,la Parsons. Portland, Sept. 15. Thursday and Friday, Sent. 28th and 29tb. have been designated and set apart j as agricultural days at the, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. During this time the Agricultural Club, composed of the exhibitors in the Agricultural buildiDg, pro-, pose to giva away four thousand presents. In addition to this tbey will give away five car loads of choicest Oregon fruits. The first day's parade will begin at lo.2i a. m. and will demonstrate the evuiutiou of agriculture from 18.4 to the present time,' and will be participated in by captains Lewis and Clark, Sacajawea, Io ian Ecouts and camp followers, and the premium stock of the Exposi tion stock ehoW then in eeesioD. Music for the occasion will be fur nished by the original and only Si Perkins Farmsrs band. The second day's parade will be given in the evening of September 29tb, and will be headed by floats decorated with flowers, and will contain the goddesses Ceres, Pomo na and Flora, with their maids of honor, attendants and guards, fol lowed by other floats and decorated vehicles. Id order to stimulate an elegant display, cash prizes amounting to $loo will be awarded as follows For beet decorated vehicle, $5o; for second beet, $4o; for third best, $lo. ' ' . Owing to 1ha feet that many of tbe counties have been unable to have a day set apart for their par ticular county, ibis will give them a grand opportunity to make good thit loss. The 20th of beptember is the day set apart as Wasco coun ty day. During this t me they ex pect to give away a large quantity of fruit which added to that given by other counties, will eufhee to furnish abundant fruit for all vis ltors. . As tbe JNortnweet depends eo argely on its agricultural resources it is to be hoped that the citizens of each county will support these days, and all visit the Fair at this time. own expense. Anff"t will be made tn fcave iht offi.;e rep ced and if Oregon bnd oof hnnoft demo csat ia congrefs or the U. S. senate to present the ra'e o tbe poetoffice departmtnt bere would ba hopes of a speedy op-nioK of that offic . Buth with bo'h congressmen and one spnxtor huBy 'iyi"g to kep uonof the pen, the ma lone fenbtor ca hardly be xpected to attend to all the i ffiee 8 eke-s and then look after the intemts of tbe liulecouD try prs officts. Ralph Oaves vciy low with tvpboid fever. Ed Watson and Ches'er Chambers are alto suffer ing with the fever. The Tewnsenl Brothers ard Charlfs Maxfield btve just finish ed Larvesting agood crop of hops, Tom Alter! has finished pickirjg tbe Dick Drumm yard, and his crop of hops was under the general verage. Picking is sti 1 in progress in t e Buroap yard, and the crop is said to be ooe of the best ever produced in that yard. Jake Chamb ra hip the addition to bis store bu Uing completed and his goods in plac. The new ad- tion doubl-s hW fljor space. Miller and Alcorn are making some improvements to then store room. Frank Price is crowding the work on his residence at H jekinc. A good many homeward bound hoppicktr passed through tte past few days. PHILOMATH ITEMS. G'enn and Scott Gibbons started for the Fair Monday. The beef Cittle show will receive a good share of their attention. Jess Moses was out from Corval- is Sunday. Mrs. Birtgess of Ashland, was vUitine old friends , in Philomath ast week. The hops were picked In fine shape in tbe Ireland yard and there was a good crop. S. Davis is in Portland seeing the Fair, and attending to other business. While out camping at the mouth of the Yachats, Harvey, the eleven vear old son of Alfred Uray. was taken sick with appendicitis and had to be brought home, .tie is slowly improving and it is hoped he will soon be entirely recovered Philomath is soon to have elec trie lights. . , ., A few students are already ar- - rivine. to maKe arrangement ior boarding places fcr the winter. Prof. White is giving his dwell I " A J I !IJ ins a new coat 01 paini, anu uuuu ing an addition. N Rev. Bonebrake purchased the Kitson farm and took ' possession last Thursday. County -Commissioner Jolly and familv are among the Fair visitors w this week. The farmer reaps what he has vro- viously sowed. The human body reaps likewise the natural crop of weakness, Eain and death if- the seeds of disease ave been sown by bad habits of careless ness in eat inn. sleenintr and exercisine. Keep well if you can and when you need a little help in keeninir well use. Nature's remedies, that do not roughly stimulate but gently quicken the action of Nature's functions m a natural way. Nature's laboratory furnishes the follow ing plants which enter into the manufac ture 01 ur. Flerce's Uolden Medical Dis covery: tiolden Seal root, Queen's root, atone root, aiacK (jnerrybark, uioodroot and Mandrake root. If in doubt as to vour trouble or need ing advice, you can consult, free of charge. Dr. E. V. Pierce, chief consulting physician to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical institute. Uuflalo. N. Y. All letters are considered contidential and answers bearing correct medical advice returned in securely sealed envelopes. "I suffered for nearlv eiffht rears." -writes Philip A. Fatch, Esq.. of Mobile. Ala.. Deputy Sherlff, "with malaria, which poisoned my entire system and deprived me of my vi tality. I was cured in three months by using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. I know it was largely due to neglect and I paid little attention to my trouble until I became so run-down and weak that 1 knew I had to do something at once to reirain mv health. 1 began to feel better within four days after I used the 'Golden Medical Dis- ery,' aha after using nine bottles I was restored to my usual health, feeling better tl.an for years." 'he most valuable book for both men and women is Dr. Pierce's" Common Sense Medical Ad viser. A splendid. 1008-page volume, with engravings and colored plates. A copy, paper-covered, will be sent to anyone sending 21 cents in one-cent stamps, to pay the cost of mailing on.lv, to Dr. R.V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y. Cloth-bound, 31 stamps. .. . I "DO J Hay For Sale. Vetch and alfalfa, best cow hay in Ind Tel 155. L. L. Brooks. the Timothy, clover, alfalfa vetch seed at Zeirolf's. and Wood Sawing. Done promptly. Sa'isfaction guaranteed and prices reasonable, ind phone349 or 692. Cummings & Cady. Remember When in need of hay and grub . oak wood in 4 ft. 16 inch length. Telep ho J j. L. Brooks NbWS Of NECESSITIES! It pays to read our ads. It pays t6xisit our store. It pays to patronize us. We are up to the minute in every detail, News of Necessities will interest you. - NEW.Q - Nr. w German Dill Pickles s New Alssa Honey Ice Cream Jello, all flavors Tetleys India and Ceylon tea Imported Weir Senf Mustard Pickled Pearl Onions Mapline Clam Chowder Sniders Pork and Beans Use "Three Heart Soap" 3 in I Ammonia, Borax, Naptha washes in cold water. We aim to keep all the late goods on .the market, if we havent them, leave your order we get them for you on short notice. . . Hodes' Grocery Independent Phone 203 WE DO MOT OFTEN GffikEGE Our ad., but our goods change hands every day.. Your money exchanged for Value and Quality is the idea. Bis Line Fresh Groceries Domestic and Imported. Plain and Fancy Cbinaware A large and varied line. We always keep Vegetables when when they are tobe had. 6. B fiorning E. E. WILSON, ATTORNEY Al LAW. Cumber for Sale At Lowest Possible Prices . Send in House Bills for estimates of cost All kinds and grades of lumber on hand, all orders piomptly filled. Cumber delivered when required. OTIS SKIPTON, Philomath, Ore. Bell Phone 4x2. R. F. D. 2. Sawmill located four miles southwest of Philomath. Notice to Creditors. In the Matter ol the Estate of 5 James Robinson, deceased. ) Notice is heroby given to all peiaons concerned that.the undersigned has been duly appolntod administrator of the estate ot James Robinson, deceased, by the county court, ot the state ot Oregon for Benton county. All persons having claims against said estate of said James Robin son, deceased, are herebv required to present the same, with the proper" vouchers, duly veri fied as by law required, wlthlu six months from the date hereof to tbe undersigned at his resi dence tour miles north of Corvallis, Oregon, or at the law office ot . E. Wilson in Corvallis Or egon. ' Dated this August 12. 1905. - WILLIAM KNOTTS. Administrator of the Estate of James Robinson, deceased. At King's Valley. There haH been a Rural Free De livery route established from Airlie by Pedee, and tbe Kings Valley and Pedee postoffices have both been discontinued. The closing of the Kings Valley postoffice works a hardship on a great many patrons of tbat office, and it will make all their mail a day late if they de pend on the R. F. D., but we un derstand that a good many are making arrangements to have their Notice to Creditors. In the Matter of the Estate) of Louisa Ibwin, deceased. ) Notice is hereby given to all persons concern ed that the undersigned has been duly appoint ed executor of the last will and testament of Louisa Irwin, deceased, by the county court of Oregon for Benton county. All persons having claims against said estate of Louisa Irwin, de ceased, are hereby required to present the same, with the proper vouchers, duly verified as by law required within six months from tbe date here of, to the undersigned at his residence ten miles south of Corvallis. Oregon, or at the law office of a wnsou in tiorvaius, uregon. Dated this August 12 1905. - R.S.IRWIN, Executor of the last will aud testament of Lou I . sa Irwin, deceased. Wanted: Butter and Eggs at Moses Brothers G. K. FARRA, Physician & Surgeon, Office up stairs in Burnett Brick Itfence on the corn er of Madison Seventh at. Phone thoasetil d WILLAMETTE VALET Banking Company Corvallis, Oregon. Responsibility $100,000 Deals in Foreign and Domestic Exchange. Bays County, City and School Warrants. Principal Correspondents. (.The Bank o C California SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND SEATTLE T AO OBI A unrtxr vnnv tit -r i A n. CHICAGO National Bank 6f The Repub lic. LONDON, ENG. N M Rothschilds A Sons; t CANADA. Union Bank of Canada R. D. Burgess PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Office over Blackledges furniture store. Hours 10 to 12, 3 to 5. Phone, onice 216; Res 454 Corvallis, Oregon. W. E. Yates ' Bert Yates Yates 6c Yaf es Law, Abstracting & Insurance. Zierolf Building Both Phones. Corvallis, Or. H. S. PERNOT, . Physician & Surgeon Office over postoffice. Residence Cor. Fifth and Jefferson streets. Honre 10 to 12 a. m., 1 to 4 p. m. Orders may be eft at Graham & ham's drug store. B. A. CATHEY Physician & Surgeon Office, room 14, BanK Bldg. Hoarsi lO to 12 and a to 4. Phone, office 83. Residence 351. Corvallis, Oregon. J. FRED STATES ATTORKu I -AT-LA W. First Nat'l Bank Building, Only Set Abstract Books in Benton County P. A. KLINE LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER Corvallis P. A. Klines line Phone I. O. Address, Box n. Pays highest prices for all kinds of Live Stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. Twenty years experience. E. R. Bryson, itorneu-At-Law, J HOME-SEEKERS . If you are looking for some real good bargains in Stock, Grain, Fruit and Poultry Ranches, write for our special list, or come and see us. We take pleasure in giving you all the reliable information you wish, also showing you over the country. AMBLER 6c WAITERS , Real Estate, Loan and Insurance ' Gorvallis and Philomath, Oregon. ; Sunday Excursions to Newport! ON THE G. & B. R. R. Beginning Sunday, June 18 and continuing until the end of August EVERY SUNDAY Leaving Corvallis at 8:00 a. m., Philomath 8:15 a. m. Returning leaves Newport at 5 p. m. arriving in Corvallis at 9:15. at Albany at 9:55, Giving 5 hours at th3 beach Fare round trip from Albany, Corvallis and Philomath $1.50 Largest line of matting in the city at Blackledge's. CHOLERA INFANTUM. Child Not Expected to Liive from One Hour to Another, bat Cared by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Ilemedy. Kuth, the little daughter of E. N. Dewey of Agnewville, Va., was seriously ill of cholera infantum last summer. "We gave her up and did not expect her to live from one hour to another," he says. "I happened to think of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Ilemedy and got a bottle of it from the store. In five hours I saw a change for the better. "We kept on giving it and before she had taken the half of one small bottle she was well." This remedy is for sale by Graham Sc Wortham. '