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About The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 12, 1905)
LOCAL LORE. SIX TO FIVE oontioued from page 2 NEWS OF CORVALLIS AND VICINITY TOLD IN BRIEF. Tae Comings and Goings of People Social Gossip, Personal Men tion and Other Items Public Interest. of Born, Friday, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hart, a daughter. W. E. Yates arrived Saturday from Vancouver for a few days vi -it with his parents. Tbe Corvallis Firemen gave a smoker and luncheon to the mem bers at their hall Monday evening. In the probate conrt the estate of Charles E. Moor has been finally settled and Persis J. Linderman has been discharged as executrix. Mrs. Riiey Hnlburt and Miss Mm I Whitaker leave tomorrow for California for a several months' visit with relatives. Elijah Bennett and sister, who came up to attend the funeral of their father, left today for Portland. Mr. Bennett is, and has been for 15 vears. chemist in the establishment of Northrup & Stargis, Portland A special meeting of the Coffee 1 his called bv Mrs. Moore, tie f. . sident, f r nest Mnoday evening ai four o'clock, and all members rp urged to b- pfeseot. The removal of their etock of goods has been completed, and Wil he'm now occupy their new store at Minros. Those who have seen ' tbe eftabiibccent, declare it to be otie cf the finest in the country. Three tons of wool left this city on yesterday's boat, the desti nation beine Portland. S. L. Kline was the shipper. Most of the ship ment was fall clipped wool, for which Mr. Kline paid 20 to 25 cents per pound. Mrs. Ed Buxton, who re cently underwent a surgical operation in a Portland hospital, is now at the home ot a sister, in For est Grove, from which place he is to retur,n to her home in Corvallis Thursday. Mr. iiuxton is to go - down and accompany his wife home. The following real estate sales were made by Robinson & Steven son in the past week ; furnished house and two lots from Dr. Taylor to H. H. Abel of Alberta, $3 400; house and 1 1-2 lots from Eee Hen kle to J. M. Howard, $750; farm of 260 acres of land on Big Elk from A. Hathaway to J. D. Mowerer of Eawton, Okla. consideration $4. 500. The county commissioner's court has granted to the Corvallis Water Commissioners the right of way along the side of the county road from the residence of A. M. Gray to the south west corner of the corporate limits of Philomath, for the laying of mains in the new water system. A stereopticon lecture on "The Passing of the Indian" Is to be gi v en by Rev. Feess, assisted by J. E. Underwood at the M. E. church, Friday evening. The affair ie giv en free of charge for members of the Junior League, and will be a pleas ant affair. Children not members f the league will be charged 5 eitB, and any adults wisbiog to be j.,ent will have to pay iO cents frach. "It was easier for Multnomah to buck the officials thanito buck O. A. C. line." That is what a well known commercial man said in town yesterday. He is a member of the Multnomah club, but is em phatically on the side of O. A. C. in the differences over Saturday's game, which he saw. "I don't blame Multnomah for bucking the officials' he said. "It was so much easier, you see. Under tbe circumstances, I would have done the fame thing myself." Tbe latest from the capital is to the effect that Governor Cham berlain is likely to Dame a senator within two or three days. The burial of the late Sanator Mitchell takes place this afternoon, and af ter that melancholy event the nam ing of tj successor will be in order. The statement is that Gearin of Portland, law partner of Simon, has the inside track and is likely to be named. J. K. Weatherford, of Al bany, is prominently mentioned for the place. Other persons named as Toasibilities are W. H. Holmes of Salem, Joe Toal of Portland, R. D. Inman of Portland, and others to numerous to mention. Henry H. Gilfry, reading clerk of the United States senate for 2o years, but an Oregon man, is mentioned as a very available person for the place. that had turned out to be more fake than football, was over. In the above, it is not meant to state that the OAC players did no wrangling. They were driven in to far more disputing than is their i wont because when one team goes in to win by whatever means that may chance to be necessary, it arouses resistance in - those other wise placid and peaceffll Of the play, there little of in terest to tell. OAC had by far the stronger team, and in a fair battle would have beaten Multnomah by three touchdowns. When Mult nomah's trick plays had been work ed till the students knew them, tbe club men could no longer make yardage. Of offense at straight footbill, the Port landers had none. They could not have it, because of lack of practice. The trick plays were their asset, and with these once disclosed and exhausted, there was nothing left. It was by these she beat Eugene, and by these she scored on Steckle's men, She couldn't have done it again in a week of play, and knew it. De lays by wrangling and otherwise, till the already gathering darkness should make it impossible to finish the game, were her tactics and they won Under the circumstances, it was just as well for the play, which but for its serjous aspect would be a huge joke, to have ended where and as it did. Four coachloads of people went from Corvallis to see the game by special train, and had a very pleas ant day of it. I f7LcSSS- ' " Everything Needed for MAS GIFTS -Under One Roof. AT THE PEOPLE'S- STORE Our Holiday Stocks were never so beautiful and comprehensive as they are this year. You can make your Christmas purchases now out of full assortment and at your leisure, avoiding the great crowds: that will come later on We will hold purchases made now and deliver them to you any day in December that you want While we have given much time to our Holiday merchandise, we have also provided an immense; variety of useful articles suitable for Holiday gifts and every department has a liberal display. Real Estate Transfers. The following real estate trans fers have been filed for record: Kasper Kropp and wf. to M. Bailey. 10 acres near-Albany, $10. H. Ahrbecker md wf. to Mary E. Tedrow, 2 lots blk 15 in N. B. & P. Avery's add, $250. Etta Lee and hus. to OAC, acres on College Hill, $6,000. United States lo Fred E- Simeral 160 acres west of Philomath. Levi Henkle and wf. to J. Howard, 1 1-2 lots in block Avery's 1st add, $750. Wm. Wyatt and wf . to Franklin I Wyatt, 536 acres near Philomath, $2,400. Ella Taylor and hus. to H. Abel, 2 lots In block 13, $3400. P. Avery and wf. to W. W. Colbert. 4 lots in blk 13 Avery & Wells add, $200. W. H. Malone and wife to j nes Hayden et al. 95 acres in sea, $800. P. Avery and wf. to C. A. Trox- el, 4 lots in block it Avery & Wells add, $220. C. I. Starr and wf. to C. E. Nel son 160 acres and fractional land near Wren, $1200. Dainty Kerchiefs and Laces "For ladies and gentlemen in linen hemstitched, lace and embroidered edge, and initial. All new 5c, 10c, 20c. 25c to 75c. Beautifol patterns in Mechlin and Oriental laces for Christmas kerchiefs and fancy work from 5c to 50c per yard. Doffs Christmas Fair 1905 ' Here we have grouped dolls of every description and nationality from plain undressed kid and . bisque dolls to handsomely gowned Belles, surpassing values 5c, 10c, 25c all prices to 5.00 Games Crokinole and combination game boards, for 50 different games matchless values 75c to 5.00. A large assortment of small games and game boards that afford amusement arjd education 10c to 50c Decorated Wares and Pictures Every new idea is represented in Japanese and Aus' trian ware, lamps, plates, ornaments, and dishes 5c to 5.00. Iridescent vases all shapes 25c to 1.50 each complete. Pictures and "burnt wood, new subjects tastefully mounted 10c, 15c and 25e. Boxes and Baskets Products of Japanese handicraft ingeniously put to gether and handsomely decorated, square, round- and octogon shapes in many sizes for sewing gloves hand kerchiefs, etc, baskets may be trimmed at 5c, 10c. 15c, to 3.00. Art tleedle WorL Caehon tops, 25c, 50c, 75c to $1.50 of fancy art material with backs; tops stamped and tinted in floral cross stitch and conventional designs. Supplies and accessories for doiog all kinds of needlework, including Hardanger and Mt. Mellick; the largest assortment of colors in Roman, Filo and Hirdanger silks in town. Brainad & Armstrong silk in holders 4a per skein. . Ties, Mufflers and Gloves In Holiday suggesting dedigds and colorings, values can't be beaten, 25c, 50c, 75c and $1- Photo, postal and autograph new patterns, 10c to $5. Albums albums, handsomely decorated, Boxes Embossed, celluloid and leatherette, glove, handkerchiefs and work boxes of all kinds, thao ever, 50c to $2.50. Old Mission court boxes $2.50 each. A more compiets assortment , Hand Bags Walrus and seal leather, black and fancy colors, envelope to $3. 25c Ladies Furs Rich furs, new shapes, at low prices during he Holidays, $1.50 to $2o. Dolls at cost at Hodes gun store. Clothing Special Very acceptable gifts in H. S. & M. thing and overcoats $5 to $3o. clo- Bids for Wood. Bids for furnishing the. Oregon Agricultural College with wood for the College year of 1906 and 1907 will be received at the office of the Clerk and Purchasing Agent up to and including Saturday December 30, 1905. Call for specifications at the College Office. . Toilet Cases Latest novelties in matchless assortments 5oc, 75c, $1 to $5. Christmas Slippers For men, women and children, large at tractive lioe, 5oc to $2.5o. READY Every department is ready, so come early and see our Christmas display. The Peoples Store is at its best Corvallis, Oregon Established 1864 KLINE MAIL ORDERS PHOM1TLV FILLED For Sale Holly Flour. The same as we make our bread of at $1.40 per sack. Small & Son Bakery. Get your husband one of those fine razors or pocket knives from Hodes gun store. . - . Washington, Dec. 8. The valu able presents and trophies of Miss Alice Kosevelt s trip to the Urient were placed in her possession today. They arrived about five weeks ago, but were given their turn in exam ination and appraisment, which was concluded yesterday. A messenger from tbe White House paid the required doty, and today a big express van took the 27 boxes to the White House. The unpacking began immediately. The S. P. is selling round trip tickets between Corvallis and Portland for $, good going Saturdays or Sundays and re turning Sunday orTffonaay following, either on West or East side, bnt good on ly on afternoon train from Albany to Portland on Saturdays if Bast side is tak en. Passengers to pay local fare be tween Corvallis and Albany. The Grocer ; Write Him. T. W. McGowan, Jr established 1857 commission merchant, In hops, 36 & 38 Whitehall street, New York. Liberal advances made en all consignments. Highest market prices obtained and quick returns. References: Bradstieets Mercantile Agency, New York; Bank of America, New York. Uneeda Biscuit We are not inclined to spend much time in writing advertisements we prefer to let our goods and customers speak for themselves. OUR TRADE IS GROWING FAST. WE WANT YOUR TRADE, s WILL ASSURE SATISFACTION 6. B Horning Try the Times Job Printing