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About The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 27, 1905)
LOCAL LORE. NWS OF CORVALUS AND VICINITY TOLD IN BRIEF. Tje Comings and Goings of People Social Gossip, Personal Men tion and Other Items of Public Interest. Miss Mamie Crawford of Port land is visiting her parents in this ity. Garret Long is moving from "his farm home near Philomath to his residence in Corvallis, purchas ed some time ago of Ed Buxton. "Presbyterian church, M. S. "Bush", pastor. Bible school 10 a. in. Worship at n, subject, "Aba nah or Jordan." Evening service 7.30. . Rev. Bush will preach at the Oak -Ridge Presbyterian church, next Sunday at 3 p. m. The next game of football to be played on O. A. C. field will be, between .the junior elevens of . the state university and O. A. C. The Eugene team is a good strong one. four of the players, Mclntyre, Mc- Iaia, Reed and Penland having served as first team men on former occasions at the university. The hree former were the center trio in he first team game with O. A. C. .in rnllpcre field 1a?t vear. Eastern guests of Mr. and Mrs Abe Locke lert Wednesday for their tomes. Mrs. M. C. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Wright of Olasgow, Mo. who arrived the first week in August visited the family until September .sth. Mrs. Watson who is Mrs. Locke's mother, visit d Corvallis during the summer of 188S. Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Locke's only sister, paid her first visit to Oregon. Her brother, W. W. Lin net of Rush Center, Kansas, came Aug. 2nd remaining here with the Locke relatives for three months. He owns a large wheat and cattle ranch in Kansas. He is yery fav orably impressed with Oregon and may spend many vacations here. His son Arthur from Kansas, aTriv- d in Corvallis, Oct. 12. Mrs. -- - ---- . tenting on the beach at Yaquina Bay, a rare bit of pleasure for peo- i!f frnm inlanfl stal Mr T.innpr -t . ...... , and his son left for home Wednes day. - , SOME LOGAL HISTORY. deferring Particularly to the Method ist Charch Many Oldtime Names. Mrs. John Stewart, residing on 3tlain street, in her home with Mr. and Mrs. Minor Svvick, is the only living charter member of the First Methodist church of this city. In spite of her many years her recol lection is clear and her stories of pioneer times very interesting and often thrilling. In the spring of 1847, Mrs. Stewart attended with her husband, a. wedding celebrated a dozen or so miles from her home on the Wil lamette. Rev. Bleen performed the ceremony. Mrs. Stewart had heard no preaching siuce her trip across tthe plains and in due time invited the preacher to come to her home ior that purpose. He expressed a doubt as to whether there would be any hearers,, but finally consented. He was confidently informed t'at a. congregation would be on hand. , At the proper ,ti rue Mrs. Stewart ;sent word for 20 miles around, and when Rev. Bleen arrived a cou-,-gregation of forty men, woman and children greeted him. The following year, a class or ohurch consisting of six or seven members was organized at the home, of the Stewarts, by Rev. John Mc Kinney. , This preaching place became a -regular appointment and formed a circuit extending from Oregon City to Roseburg. But soon after this, on account of trouble with the In dians the circuit ended at Eugene. Within a short time the preaching place was transferred from the Stewart rioine on the Willamette, to a log house built where the Stewart house now stands on Main street in this city. - ine class grew ana in 1 854 was able to build the first church in the hamlet which is grown to the beautiful city of Corvallis. " The church site is now known as the corner of Main and VanBuren streets. . Rev. Isaac Dillon was preacher in charge. The sturdy trustees 'were John Stewart, William Dixon and Wesley Graves. These trus tees succcded in procuring good parsonage property. They also looked well after the temporal needs of their preacher. They figured it out that his keep consisted of "table expenses, fuel and horse hire." This edifice was witness to many remarkable demonstrations in ans wer to faithful and telling gospel messages delivered by some of the ablest preachers that this state has ever known. The building is now owned by Charles Everett having been converted ioto private resid ences arranged for the ample ac commodation ot two families. In 1895, during the pastorate of Rev. Hiram Gould, arrangements were made for other church lots and a subscription list was begun toward the construction of a new church edifice. It wa thought at this time that the two Methodisms in this city would unite, and build upon a site now occupied by the Methodist Episcopal church South. For some reason (this was not accomplished so the site upon which the remodel led church stands, was selected. In 1897, Rev. Harold Oberg be- cmea pastor and a neat structure costing four thousand dollars, was built. It being just after the great panic of ninety three and Jour, the times were hard. Notwithstanding with great faith and heroic under taking the building was brought about. The trustees were, William Groves, A. K. Milner. J. L. Under wood, G. B. Schmidt, Mrs. Mary Stewart aud F. A. Alexander. The building committee consist ed of A. K. Milner, F. A. Alex ander and Minor Swick. The church grew steadily in num bers until now when better facilities were deemed necessary. The pres ent board of trustees consists of A. K. Milner, J. L. Underwood, Prcf. Holmes. Minor Swick, George Lil ly, Judge Watters, W; C. Swann, G. F. Rice, and J. D. Wells. The building- committee consists of Judge Watters, J. L- Underwood, and Prof. Holmes. It can be readily seen that the architect and trustees took into consideration future enlargements a? well as present needs and advan tages. The natural growth of our city before many years will impose upon this church organization as well as others, the problem of again enlarging the quarters. The following pastors have serv ed this church ; Revs. L. Case, N. Doane, D. E. Blaine, J. O. Ray- nor, W. S. Lewis, G. W. Berry, G. Hines, N. Clark, L D. Driver, J. James, E. A. Judkins, R. C. Smith, W. T. Chaoman, J. W. Miller, J. W. VanCleve, J. W. York, G. W. Day, L- A. Banks. IL Patterson, G. W. Bennett, S. A. Starr, F. Elliott, D. W. Nichols. N. M. Skipworth, J. T. Wolf, J. W. Spangler, H. P. Satch well, Hiram Gould, Harold Oberg, Isaac Peart, S. E Meminger, F. L. Moore. - A number of these served the church at different times. Others served as presiding elders. For years, the ministers were limit ed by the church authorities to one year's service, which accounts for the large number of pastois. Some of these became noted throughout the state and land. Dr. Doane became an honored educator and author. . Dr. Dillon became one of the great editors of the church. Dr. Blaine with his brother, became practically the founder "of the city of Seattle. -- ur. uriver, sun living, as a scholar, has a reputation extending from ocean to ocean and even to the learned centers of Europe.:- Dr. L. A. Banks, now of New York, was thought to be of very little promise, while pastor here, although spoken of as bright, but has since bocome a great pastor and one of the most voluminous of writers. . There-were theological giants in the early history of this country and this church has had its share of them. The gifted Thomas Pearne became a great editor. It is a not able fact that he brought a house around the Horn and put it up on a donation claim a few miles from this town. It is a matter or record tnat no stain came upon this church during all these years because of the down fall of any of its- pastors. One church trial Has only occurred on account of any member; that one being in the early fifties, brought about over a boundary dispute. War times affected he church somewhat. At one time a great argument was advanced against and for, for cushions for pews. One preacher, so the story goes, refused to-preach in a church that had cushions. One old brother to show which side of the question he was on would lift the end of the cushion and sit on che bare seat. beveral times this churcn was effected by a Sort of a Holy Roller movement sweeping over the coun try. v- , But with its history like other or. ganizations, having its ups and downs, it hrs steadily grown until it now ranks as one of the strong churches of the denomination in the state. - WINTER RATES TO YAQUINA1 BAY. Oregon's Great Recreation and Health Resort at the Newport ' Beaches. As a winter health and recreation re sort Newport is the one jjar excellence. Recognizing ;hia, and wishing to give the people an opportunity to ' breathe the fresh, pure ozone of the ocean, the Southern Pacific and Corvallis & East ern railroads will resume the sale of tickets through to Yaquina Bay on Sat tnrday, October 21, and will Bell same throughout the winter and spring on ev ery Wednesday and Saturday. The rates will be the same as during the summer and will be good for return 30 days from date of sale. Dr. Minthorn's sanitary sea baths will be in operation during the entire winter and treatments will be given daily. Hot and cold salt water baths can be taken every day in the sanitarium, and for any one desiring rest, recreation end health, no place on the Pacific Northwest can be found equal to Yaquina Bay Nett, clean, cottages eithei furnished or partly so; can be rented in the immed iate neighborhood of the sanitary baths at about 5 per month. Plenty of fiesh milk, vegetables, honey, fruit and all. household necessaries can be obtained at the lowast possible cost, while all kinds of fish and the famous rock oysters can be had in abundance fjjj the trouble of securing them.. '. Full information as to rates, time ta bles, etc can be obtained on application to J. C. Mayo, Gen. Pass. agt. C. & E. R. R.; Albany; W. E. Coman, G. P, A. S. P,: Co. Portland or to any S, P.- or C. & E. agent. Rate from Corvallis to Yaquina, 3.75- Chicago, Oct. 24 The American graiu trade is just beginning to re- ai!Z3 mat jiurope is praiucauy oar ren of all coarse grain supplies and W willing to pay whatever price is necessary to supply the want. Uo preceleoted sales of new torn, which this year is of exceptionally good quality and almost equal to old eort. for all purposes, is one of the eig b on the eimmerctal ta-ometer. SilcS within two days of more than 2,6oo,030 busheh of barley malt, a, this point' alone, to eay not hing of sales at other centers, is another significant pointer. Agents f foreign houses are scouring the markets everywhere, picking up all ava'lable durum wneav-which is being greedily snapped op by E'i rope, more especially Russia, which s woefully short ot wheat. ibis is fhown by the fact tbst OJeeea, heretofore the foremost wheat cen ter of Russia, is practically anercp y port this year. The public has wondered why the ?r eit market has b9en quies ci-nt while the export demind for evrry other grain bas b?en bcom- rg by leaps aad tnunds. lfceex : aoation is easy. Canadian ex.- iters have been reaching into the n ii. m of wheat in Manitoba and r xding just enough to European ;j irkets to keep the price down un til they can get po?e?sion of the ire Northwest crop at their price. Farmers of the Northwest, in un eloped country, have no storage l uitiep, and must send their wncat market. It is going into eleva te is at Mictreal and other : joints st and on the Pacific Coat, acd when it i? all cleaned up prices will undoubtedly take sensational jump, for Europe has to wheat and mu;t pay our price. NbWS Of NECESSITIES! It pays to read our ads. It pays to visit our store. It pays to patronize us. We are up to the minute in every detail, News of Necessities will interest you. y NE:Ag; Nc w German Dill Pickles New Alssa Honey ' . Ice Cream Jello, all flavors Tetleys India and Ceylon tea Imported Weir Sen f 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 I?iioxe aos For Sale. . Waeons, hacks, plows, harrows. mowers, driving horses, draft ho baggies and harness; fresh cows you want to buy, come in.- lean you money. xi, M. stone. Our ad., but our goods change hands everyday. Your money exchanged for Value and Quality is the" idea. Big Ianie. Frash Grpcerieis , Domestic and Imported.: A' large arid varied line.' We always keep Vegetables wh en when they are tobe had. B Borning Cumber for Sale At Lowest Possible Price3 -Send in House Bills for estimates of cost All kinds and grades of lumber on hand, all orders piomptly filled. . Lumber delivered when required. OTIS SKIPTON, Philomath, Ore. Bell Phone 4x2. R. F. D. 2. Sawmill located four miles southwest of Philomath. " C. H. Newth, Physician and Surgeon Philomath, Oregon. E. E. WILSON, ATTORNEY Al LAW. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Corvallif, Oregon, MAKES LOANS on approved se curity, and especially on wheat oats, flour, wool, baled hay, chittim bark, aod all other claseee of prcdure, upon the re ceipt thereof etorcd in mills and public warehouse?, or upon chattel mortgages and also upon other classes of good se. curity. DRAFTS BOUGHT AND SOLD upon the principal financial centers of tbe Uoited States . and foreign countries thus transferring money to all parts of tbe civilized world. A CONSERVATIVE general bnai-. ness transacted in all lines of banking. G. B. FARRA, Physician & Surgeon, Office up stairs in Burnett Brick idence on the corn er of Madison Seventh st. Phone t t hoasei 1 1 5. WILLAMETTE VALEY Banking Company CoHTALiiis, Oregon. Responsibility, $100,000 Deals In Foreign' and Domestic Exchange. Bars County, City and School Warrants. Principal Correspondents. SAW FRANCISCO V ' ' " ' PORTLAND I The Bank o SEATTLE f California TAOOMA 1 NEW YORK Messrs. J. P. Morgan A Co. CHICAGO National Bank of The Repub lic. LONDON, ENG. N M Rothschilds A Sons ; CANADA. Union Bank of Canada R. D. Burgess PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Office over Blackledges furniture store. Hours 10 to 12, 3 to 5. Phone, ohice 216; Res 454 Corvallis, Oregon. During a fierce etorm on Lake Erie early tolay, the steamer Si'ah E. Sheldon went ashore east of Lo rain, aae earn a a crew 01 ie men a number of whom jumped over board when thi vessel began to go to pieces. Two nf the crew were drowned. Tbe Saellon wi 1 te a total wreck. The steamer H. V. Prince, a freight carrier, which left hare lje.t midnight, hid a r.a ro escape. The big vessel was thiown on her bsam ends tepea'edly. She finally managed to re-ecter tbe harbor. The big pa3eeoger steamer City of Erie, which left Buffalo for Cleve land early la&t evening, arrived here today two hours late. The boat's figurehead was torn off, wio dow panes in the cabins wera brok en, and many other evidences shown of the heavy weather ehe had encountered. . While paseiog Ashtabuli today, wectbound , the eteamer Yukon, bat tling with the etorm, sprung a lek. She attempted to put iDto Ashtabu la : harbor, " but without success, sinking several miles out. The life-saving crew took off the crew. A telegTam from Rogers City, Mich., says that the steamer J. S. Fay went ashore near there to day. The mate was drowned, while 14 other members of the crew reach ed shore in safety. Buy It Ifow. X Kow is the time to buy Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Eemedy. It is certain to be needed sooner or later and when that time comes you will need it badly you will need it quickly. Buy it now. It may save life For sale by Graham & Woiham. Wanted Butter and Eggs at Moses Brothers L H. S. PERNOT, Physician & Surgeon Office over postoiEce. Residence Cor. Fifth and Jefferson streets. Honrs 10 to 12 a. m., 1 to 4 p. m. Orders' may be eft at Graham & v ham's drug store. B. A. CATHEY Physician & Surgeon Office, room 14, BanK Bide". Hoursi IO to 12 and 2 to . Phone, office 83. Residence 351. Corvallis, Oregon. . J. FRED STATES ATTORhhl-AT-LAW. First Nat'l Bank Building, Only Set Abstract Books in Benton County E. R. Bryson, Attomey-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 & WATTERS - ' . Real Estate, Loan and Insurance Gorvallis and Philomath, Oregon. Largest line of matting in the city at Blackledge's. For Sale. Draft or carriage horee. weight 1,200 ound and true, thoroughly broken to al lasses of work, perfectly safe for ladie nd children. Also new 2-inch "01 Hickory" wagon, and complete set o work haiiijas. ' Inquire at City Stables corvallis. CHOLERA INFANTUM. Child Not Expected to lAve from One Hour to Another, but Cured by . Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Kemedy. Uutb, the little daughter of E. N. Dewey of Agnewville, V a., 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 Kemedy and got a bottle of it from the store. In five hours I saw a change for the better. AVe kept on giving it and before she had taken the half of one small bottle she was well." This remedy is for sale by (jrraham & Wortham.