LOCAL LORE. NEWS OF CORVALIvI AND VICINITY TOLD.IN-Ijp.IEF. Tu2 Comings and Goings of People Social Gossip, Personal Men tion and Other Items of Public Interest. Mies Maud Hurt went t Port land Saturday for a brief stay. Mrs. Ellsworth Erwin returned Sund'y from a holiday visit with relatives at N rth Yamhill. M:Si Ella Johnson returned U day from a brief visit in Philo math. A soirited revival ia in pro gress at Bulab. It is being con ducted by. Evangelist Phelp. -v J.jbn Carmicbael, who recent ly arrived from Cro-efield?, Alberta, Canada, aod purchased land near O ik villa, is to occupy f place im mediately with hie family. Mr. S lepard a brother of the three well-known Shepard boys that have graduated lrom 0, A. C, has entered college aad intends to take a diploma from the ioeiitution He has been attending Willamette Uni versity, Mr. Burnap, who for soi-etime li-as been connected with the Am bler & Watter real estate firm, left je-tfrday for Phil imath to take charge of the office f the firm at that place. He will be perrranent ly lo-jatod t that plnce herealter. In Odd Felloes hall Thursday night there is to ba a jo nt in t illa tion or toe uewly elected cffljers ol the Woodman of th World aod the Women ol Wood cr at. Tbere will be a literary and icoeical prog'arrt. Recent real eptate traisftrs md by Ambl-r & Walters, are as follows: Al Kemp and wife to . John Carmichael, t;f Crossfield, Al terla, Canada, 64 acres of land near OakviUe, Linn county, for $3,2C0; Charles Osburn to Maggie and An na Peterion, bouse and lot, Cor vallis, pr!c-750; F. H. Ntff and wife to M. Buruap,house and lot, Philomath, price $7oo. Maud H ffaoan.who has been for et-veral m Dtfcs playing with Willanl, in England, is shortly to " return with tbit distinguished actor to the United S a'es. They are to -open in New York in "The Fooli .Revenge," with Miss Huflman as leading lady. Tde play in an old one, and the first lime it was pro duced, R"ee Eylicg", now bcjirj ru ing in C rval i-, wa- - leading lidy and Edwin Bioib, the leading man. That was in 1SS4. '? . A f mail boy who lives in ar; important ri'.l-i'ad ei'er bid beer,' ascustomed ' to- veiling the B'ation and making Iriends ,wiih; the offi cers of the company.. : IJe persuad ed his aunt to play train win him the other day. He arranged the chairs in a line and then said "You be engineer and I'lLj be Coob- ductor. L8nd me yovir ' watch-atd get up into the . cab." Heathen hu'ri ried aowo the p'atforrr, timepiece m hand. MPa lout, you red-head, pie-faced jay," he shouted at the -astomsbed young woman, .."Why, Willie!" she exclaimed in amaze ment. "That's right, chew the rag,' he retorted. ''Pull out , We are five minutes late already.", Ia College chapel yeaterda? morniog S. L. - Kline announced that he would pay a cash prize of $zo to any . a. student who would win one of the prizes deecrib 'ed below: Berkeley, Jan. 3. John .'BatTettj United States minister to Colombia, ha? offered prizes of $loo, ;$75 and $00 .for which students ia any Americar ' college, - university or technical school " may compete during the academic year of I905 . The papers, typewritten, are not to exceed lo.coo words in length and imut be sent by September 1, 19o6, to the president of Columbia College, New York. There are five political and economic subjects . to choose from ani-five historical. The political fiuhjeots deal with the Mon roe doctrine, the Panama canal, possibilities of trade i with nfovt$h' America, the present progrwa fyf South America and the practicabil ity of the Pan-American,: tail way. "The historical subjects include re views of the influences .and -'oondl: tions that worked for the independ ence and establishmentof theSonth American republics, also thoBe 'of Central American and Mexlcan,;of trie character and achievements tot Bolivar and SanMaitin, also of the' conditions - influencing the over throw of the empire and the estab lishment of the republic of Brazil; BANKING, frj The First National Bank of Corval life, Oregon, transacts a general conservative banking business. 'Loans money on approved secu rity. Drafts bought and sold and ; money traneferredto the principal . cities of the United States, Eu rope and foreign countries. Mrs. Maurice Senders of A1- ; bany was a Corvallis visitor Friday. The Afternoon Reading Club is to be entertained tomorrow by Mrs. D. A. Oiburn. . j The ladies of the Coffee Club Saturday night Jan. 13. Dr. Lowe the well known op tician is now at Hotel Corvallis to remain till Friday night. This is his thirty-fourth trip to Corvallis. Your eyes are worthy of the best. When you patronize Dr. Lowe you get the best and only the best. He leaves Friday night. Ed Smith is n w employed in the hardware house of Marshall, Wells & Co. of Portland. He be gan work there te first of the month. Rumor says that a wedding is to occur in this city on the 26th in which a prominent and popular Corvallis girl is to be the, central figure. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harper gave a dinner party Sunday. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kiger, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. An drews and Mr. and Mrs. John Al len. ' - - The Rebekahs held a public installation and banquet at their ball Monday evening. The officers installed were as follows: N. G., Lillian Ranney; V. G.. Ivy Bar clay; secretary, Gladys Moore; F. S., Emily Henkle; Treasurer, Fat nie Oren. NEW MACHINES COMING. And Already Here For the Corvallis Sawm'll - Big cut Expected. The Corvallis saw mill is shortly to undergo a complete overhauling and incidentally to have some im provements added. Two new boil ers of large pattern and . adding fifty per cerit to the power of the plant, have been received from the East, and are to - replace the boilers so long in use at the plant, The freight on these boilers was about $506 ... , c Other new machinery to arrive shortly are, two, fine, planers, one of very large pattern, and costing $1,500. For the installation of the appliances, a two cr three week's ih it down will be v required, and tbis will take place just as soon as' the establishment can catch up with orders. Though it is now mid winter, the mill is actually selling lumber about a fast as it can be manufactured. The past year, mil lions of feet have been cut, but a" far larger amount ,, has been ...soldi tbe supply 'havjng heen replenished-) by purchase of . lumber from other' mills. ".The cootract.recently made by Mr. Strong for bringing logs by it tad. frpin. the westward means a greater activity , than ,e ver at tbe mill the coming yeari -U The indus try has come to be a leading mann- fe ta:turmg establishment pt tnecpun ty, and one of very important, pro portions. s . "Uin-'-i - Will Give-Reading. In Corvallis Rose Eytinge Date is Friday January Nineteenth. .- 1 Ever since Rose Eytinge arrived in Corvallis for a short stay, there have been suggestions Afrom many sources that she appear in a public reading. - In response to these, the, famous actress and authoress has consented to give a recital, , and Friday evening January ,19th at the Opera house - has been set as the time and place for the event.,, The occasionwill be the .first in which a person of so wide celebrity has faced a Corvallis audience. At va rious times leading woman - for. Ed win Booth, - Davenport, . Wallack and all other actors .of fame in her day, Miss Eytinge - brings - to such an occasion traditions and a fame that will make - alL Corvallis inter: ested in hearing and seeing; her read the best that literature affords. As a literary woman, versed in the classics of all civilized; tongaev and able herself t writelri style so fascinating and.npMe,ttt-hex3en is kept constantly at work- to fill the demand for her stones, sketches and reminiscences, che will add to tne accompnsnments 01 an actress thejnentality and polish of an au thoress; r.The Announcement crt her; purppse to gayiai ,,piUcMcf ing nas oeen met wit-tt expressions of satlsf action .t "evervwhere. 'iand there is no doubt that the coming recital will bring together the best and biggest audience Corvallis can IOSt Friday evening at the Armory! a silver butterfly stick: pin. .Finder will please return .same to Times office and receive suitable reward. HEED TO PAY - f" gHA HIGH PRICES 771 A I is", S FOR SHOES I WfSi AMrUtMGERkl IN 1 Knows in advance tnat such shoes represented. They are made of: the materials oy contented and well paid workmen, who take pride in their work and are glad to make the shoes Just as good as they know how to make them. In addition to the infinite care which attends every detail of the making, there is a system . of Inspection which makes It impossible for imperfect shoes to get out of the factory. If you really want the very best shoes obtain ableselect W. L. Douglas $3.50 shoes the next time you buy. SOLD BY If you don't we both Jose -money Corvallis Exclusive Men's Furnishing Store. A. K. iiloses Sure Pop ;.i You will Always Jipd us up and coming : and our prices reasonable.- 'a '- , 'XVV-. FOR Boots and shoes for niea, w&men and children, hats. I ; v ; caps, underwear, everyday, and Sunday shtrls. "''-''-;vy;Jadiefl3kirts, mens and boys suits in fact 1- :it61i?gs to numerous to mention, z " also ' A fine line of groceries, ternekery and everything that I isneeded in a grocery department.. For Moses Bros quick delivery wagon.. Listen for the f . bell and . you will find : . Mr I)a'yThas been known for the past eight years as one of the three great "platform entertainers and his line acknowledged to be without" an equal. .. Absolutely original and unique, hV has gained, his well earned reputation. 59 Jely by his real artistic worth. ,He "combines with 1 his talant a genius X for work and study. These, tojjether with train-. ed observation of. human nature, make his? charactizations ' gems of realistic delineationT'MrDay uses wigs, paints and f dtHer . a;ccessbries or.the presentation ol"hT charact ibrs,d has , raised -their use from th-iirealm of novelty to the domain pfrt He is without questionjlthe greatest artist in their use that ever appeared, before the American public.- -..T. j r-.r ";i ' Gbamberlaln's Salve. . This salve is intended especially for sore nipples, bums, frost bites, chapped hands, itching piles, chronic sore eyes, granulated; eye lids, old chronic sores and for diseases ol the skin, such as tetter, salt rheumring worm, r-gcald -head, herpes, barber's .itch, scabies,":or itch and. eczema.- '-I, has met with unparalleled success in ' the treatment of these diseases. Price 25 cents per box. Try it. For sale by Graham & Wortham. UNION MADE- FORMED W. L. Douglas $3.50 'shoes have a world-wide reputation. For over 29 years they have been sold every country on tne globe, and have continually proven their excellent style. easy fitting and superior wearing qualities.- " Millions of people -have come to know w. L. Douglmm 93.BO by actual experience that they represent greater intrinsic value' than any other shoe on SHOES 1 1 A 1 I mttomm te&kmrm mrorn v - the market. W. L. Douglas, guarantees . their value by Stamp-- ing his name and the price on the bottom. i The purchaser of W. L. DAUs-lns 3-5n hni are exactly as best selected Fast Color Eyeltttwlll not turn bratiy. trade with me 1 A- l fRUSS there is something doing ' Notice to Creditors. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been duly appointed the administrator of the estate of Pamella Winkle, deceased, by the county court, of the state of Oregon; for Benton county, and has qualified as such administra tor. All persons having claims against said es tate are hereby required to present the same duly verified to the undersigned a this residence la Willamette precinct, said county, within six months from the date hereof. - - ,r - Dated Dec. 12, TOOo. "- - .. . JOHN WHITAKER. Administrator of the estate of Pamella Winkle, , deceased. . - B. A. CATHEY r ' ' Physician & SrjKGEoit' Office, room 14, BanK Bld. Hoarsi IO to 12 nd 2 to . Phone, office 83. - Residence 531. " Corvallis, Oregon. One. Doiiar SaVwrl'' Repraenta "Tek , Dollars Earned. The average man does, not save to exceed ten percent.' of his earnings. He must spend nine dollars' iri- living expenses for every dollar saved,' .That leing the case he can not be too careful about unnecessary ex penses. ... Very often a few cents properly in vested, like buying seeds fdjf his garden, will save several dollars Outlay later5 ir.i- It is the same in buying Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. .. It costs but a few cents, and a bottleofitin the house often saves a doctor's bill of several dollars, For sale by Graham & Wortham. - - mm fw Brdthers r 1 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 sea us. We take pleasure in giving you all the reliable .information you wish, also showing you over the country. AMBLER 6c WATTERS . Real Estate, Loan and Insurance -Gorvallis and Philomath, Oregon. YES YOU CAN : . , -; y.; Learn shorthand if you ptudy the right system, and it will not take you long either. How long? . Ody three to four months, if you 1 u - - " ' JOIN THE SPECIAL CLASS , Which will Commence Jan 2, 1906, and be able to write from 100 to 150' words a minute by April -30th. Some will be able to take lectures and sermons. Electric 1 Shorthand is very easy to learn, none eaiser to read and none so rapid. Yes, 2 to 3 recitations- a day beginning JANUARY 2, 1906 1 : : 7; -tAjid when you,are competent we will assist you to a - good position. Corvallis Business College - - . : : I. E. Richardson, President M. M. LONG'S Bicycle 8c Sporting GooflsStore ". r We aim to keep ahead ; of, the game have any thing from a trop to a goose load. Something, new on every freight. No old stock,"everythiDg fresh. . . Giins and Bicycles for Rent I f A full line -of sewing- machine supplies, foot balls basket balls, boxing gloves, punching, bags, gymnas ium suits, hunting coats and vests, belts, gun jcases duck decoys, duck and goose calls, pocket electric flash lights, knives , razors, etc. We can fix anything that: is fixable in our repair shop. 2 doors south post office. . : . : r- . . ence Phone 324. , ' . Now. is Your Chance . : .J During the mdnth of December will offer all of our Talk aphone and Columbia. Graphophones at 25 per cent discount : REMEMBER for one month only. We have also ad ded to our stock The Victor and Edison TalHng Machines. We also carry a good assortment o records as follows: Victor Records Zonophone Records Columbia Records American Records Edison Records. ; ".'-.. ' ,; - The sante old firm in the same old place. . : " No Prizes go with our c Chase & Sanborn Higb Grade KtS f: ; a;:. coffee;. -Wt In fact nothing goes with our coffee but cream, supar and SATISFACTION P.M.ZIEROLF. .... Sole agent for" y: - j ; Chase & Sanborn COFFEE ?n AofThe ; We are not inclined writing advertisements .ahd cus.toniers. speak fcwr; themseives. ; ' . ., , OUR TRADE IS GROWING FAST. ; ; ;. . , WANTYOUR TRADR a ;, 'iWILL ASSURE SATISFACTION ! 6. B IM Grade Grocer -w: to spend much time in.'fi we prefer to let our goods t fiornitig