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About The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 26, 1906)
LOCAL LOBE. For advertisements in this column the rate of J5 cents per line will be charged. Mrs. G. S. O. Humbert of Eu gene has been the guest of Corvallis friends this week. She will occupy the pulpit at the Christian churoh Sunday morning. The ladies of the Presbyterian Missionery Society were entertained by Mrs. John Rickard Wednesday afternoon. The occasion is said to have been very enjoyable. Miss Bessie Irvine returned Wednesday, after a two weeks' vis it with Salem relatives. She was accompanied home by Clifford Elgin. Miss 15. Graham Crozier of Iowa, wants to put the children of poor families to death by chloro forming them to save them from the trouhles incident to the life of the poor. Joseph Henkle is to leave Sun day for Schenectady, New York, where he is to join the other OAC graduates engaged in electrical work there. His many friends in Benton unite in good wishes for his success. J. H. Albright sold his resi dence Wednesday to M. L. Earnest who recently settled in Corvallis. The price paid was $850. Just what Mr. Albright intends doing is not known at present. Presbyterian church, M. S. Bash, pastor. Worship n a. m., subject, "Something Christ Could not Find." Evening service 7.30, subject, 'The Parable of the Sow er." The sermon will be illustrat ed. Miss Spangler will sing in the morning and Miss Marvin in the evening. There would be no race suicide if someone would follow Senator Clark's example and gurantee to settle a million dollars upon each new baby. Senator Clark gives that amount to each new grand child. The musical programme given by the Polmatier Sisters in College chapel Wednesday evening was a very enjoyable entertainment. The orchestral playing -and the quartette numbers were first class, and elicit ed many a round of applause. The cornetist, by reason of the purity and sweetness of her tones as well as her technique, played with very fine effect, and was compelled to re spond to numerous encores. Oregon Council No. 2, Royal and Select Master last evenlug elected and installed the following officers for the ensuing year: J. B. Horner, Th. III". M.; M. M. Davis, D. M.; S. I,. Kline, P. C. W.; Z. H. Davis. Captain of the Guard; E. B. Hornine, Recorder; S. N. Lilly, Steward; E. Holgate, Treas urer; J. R. Rowland, sentinel. Rev. Joseph Hoberg officiated at the funeral of the smallest baby in Oregon a few days ago. Francis Gallagher, daughter of James and Esther Gallagher of North Yakima, died at the age of four months and tweive days. At the time of her death the little one weighed eight pounds and ten ounces. At the time of her birth she weighed two pounds and fourteen ounces. When one day old she was taken to the incubator at the Lewis and Clark Fair, where she was kept for six weeks until the close of the Fair. Mention was recently made in the Times of four hogs sold at Lil ly's meat market that weighed an average of 328 pounds, though bnt eight months of age.. In answer to requests, attempt has been made to ascertain fuller facts, but without avail. They were sold at the Lilly market by Sol King. They were bought as pigs by Mr. King on the Albany prairie a short distance this side of Lebanon. Even their breed is not known to Mr. King. Their weight for their age was remark able, but not over strange as Sol King always has the best livestock to be had. R. M. Gilbert left Wednesday to resume his duties as inspector of pipe in course of construction at Tacoma for the Corvallis water sys tem. He came to Corvallis in com pany with Mr. Russell of the Pipe works to adjust matters relative to the construction of pipe. Russell claimed that pipe that contained but a quarter of an inch of sap or less in thickness on the inside next to the water flow, was admlssable under the specifications, because just as good as pipe entirely free from sap. The water committee refused to admit the contention and rejected 10,000 feet of pipe that has already been manufactured, requir ing the staves to be entirely free from sap, as provided for in Engi neer Miller's specifications. A large amount of pipe has been re jected at Philomath because it con tains streaks of sapwood. Dr. M. M. Davis left Tuesday for a visit at Eugene. Services at the Catholic church next Sunday at the usual hours, mass at 10:30 a. m., and vespers at 7:30. . The voting place of the Ore gonian contest for a tito Yellow stone Park is at the Pioneer Bakery. Rev. M. J. Ballantyne, Presid ing Elder will preach in the United Evangelical church Saturday night at 7.30 and Sunday morning and evening. Communion isunday morning. Miss Nita Kerr was given a surprise party at her home Thurs day afternoon by a dozen juvenile friends. The occasion was very enjoyable. Services at the M. E. church, South, Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7.30 p, m. Subject of morning sermon, "The Unity of the Christ ian Church." Mrs. J. M, Howard entertain ed a number of ladies Tuesday af ternoon in honor of Mrs. G. S. O. Humbert of Eugene. The guests wets, Mrs. P. E- Edwards, Mrs. R. M. Gilbert, Mrs. G. W. Fuller, Mrs. Cams, Mrs. Vidito, Mrs. Dilley, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Goodchild, Mrs. Randall. Mrs Mathena. Mrs. McReynolds, Mrs. Erwin, Mrs. Hays, Mrs. Prudence Chipman, Mrs. F. L- Miller, Mrs Henry and Mrs. Goodsett. Albany Democrat: Josh Bal lard appeared before Recorder Thompson at 10 o'clock this morn- lne, and in response to a plea 01 guilty to the charge of fighting and riotous conduct was sentenced to three days in the county jail, with out a fine. The recorder also gave him a lecture which would be worth a good many hundred dol lars to him if considered, one on the neglect of his family, and the spending of his money for liquor when it should go for the support of his family. The sale of the Arch Johnson farm 10 miles south of Corvallis is announced by Ambler & Watters, who made the deal. The farm comprises 1,300 acres, and the pur chasers are said to be three Port land business men, who make the buy as a side investment. The figures have not been given out, but are guessed at by persons' fam iliar with the farm as likely to be $20 per acre or a total of $26,000. The deal is the biggest that has been made in the connty in some time. The fact that it is Oregonians who are buying the farm is a good sign, as it shows that they have faith in their own state, particularly in Benton county. A very pleasant dancing party occurred at Fisher hall Wednes day evening, given in honor of J. C. Henkle, who expects to leave Sunday for New York. The hall was tastefully decorated for the oc casion and presented a pretty scene Mrs. S. N. Wilkins. Mrs. Lee Henkle, Mrs. Will Horning, and Mrs. M. O. Wilkins, were chaper- ones, while Mrs. aaran Moore serv ed punch. The guests were. Misses Moore, Fisor, Gretta Har rington, Besse Danneman, Pauline Davis, Kate Moore, Thompon, Myrtle Harrington, Mary Danne man, McBee, Sheasgreen, Sproat, Bonney, Kennison, Dwyer, Wil liams. Logan, Wysong, Messrs. Henkle. Cate, Groyes, Barnett, E. Wills, Eisman, R. Wills, Doane Cathey, Brownell, Thompson, Da volt, Jones, Lingaas, Davis, Bundy, Stebinger, Wilkins, Abra ham and Woodcock. The campaign for crucifying tne pests ana diseases tnat are about destroying Bentou orchards is about to begin. A first class spraying apparatus has been order ed by D. C. Montgomery and Mr. Tedrow, who will do spraying in any ana all orcnards on a commer cial basis. The work under the direction of Prof. Cordley, and by that token will be intelligently and scientifically done, The spraying for San Jose scale is opportune from now up to the time when the buds are forming. By the arrangement those who do not have trees enough to justify the purchase of a spray pump and to fool with spray mix tures, can at small expense have all their trees well sprayed without bother. Many orders for spraying have already been received by Mr. M. Montgomery and his associate. A fine line of fishing tackle and the best shells in the market, cheap at Hodes gun store. The S. P. is selling round trip tickets between Corvallis and Portland for 3, good going Saturdays or Sundays and re turning Sunday or Monday following, either on West or East side, bnt good on ly on afternoon train from Albany to Portland on Saturdays if East side is tak en. Passengers to pay local fare be tween Corvallis and Albany. LIGHT PLANT SOLD. New Owners Take Charge February First Something About Them. The sale of the Corvallis Electric Light plant is announced. The purchaser is the syndicate that was recently given a 30 years franchise in Corvallis, and which owns the light plants in Woodburn, Silver ton. Salem, Albany, Eugene, and probably in other valley towns not yet reported. The representative of the corporation is R. Welch of Salem. The price paid for the plant is $18,000. Under the terms, the own ers are to take charge February 1st. Ed Strange will have management of the plant and remain in it in the same capacity that he has hitherto maintained at the works. He is a very able electrician, as is manifest by the excellent service the concern has given nnder his direction. The present instance is the third time the local light plant has chang ed hands. The works was built by L- L. Hurd in the eighties. He retired from it to give place to a company of which J. M. Porter held the controlling stock, which company has since owned the plant and business Most of the smaller stockholders have long since dis posed of their holdings. Porter had a franchise from the city for eight years to come when the . late franchise to the Welch corporation was granted. The latter extends to the year 1935. - There is a strong belief that the Standard Oil people are the new owners of the plant. When the Corvallis franchise was sought it was stated that the Eastern invest ors were Philadelphia people. A dispatch in Sunday's Oregonian, sent out from Brooklyn, denies this statement and says that it is very rich New Yorkers that are reaching out for control of the light plants in the Willamette Valley. "The very plan, said a well known citizen today, "in which these people ara going about tne business means Standard Oil. That corporation," he continued, "is already in Port land with its grip on several big enterprises. It owns one of the biggest banks. It controls the Portland General Electric Compa ny. Of course, wherever it goes, it controls the situation and drives out competition. The way it is go ing about the purchase of light plants in the Willamette valley, would suggest that it expects to be master of lighting, whether elec tric or by coal oil, just as it is mas ter of the ' oil business in many states now trying to drive them from their borders." It is to be hoped tha new transac tion may be for the good of Corval lis and that the misgivings on ac count of it are without foundation. SIGNING PETITIONS. For Licensing Corporations Proposed Initiative Laws. Petitions are in circulation in town invoking the initiative for the enactment of the laws proposed by the State Grange, explanation of which appeared in Tuesday's Times They are in the hands of John Withycombe, a well known scudent and are being signed freely. Up to yesterday, about 200 signatures had been secured in Corvallis. The proposed laws are of a character that ought to appeal to every citi zen. The Standard Oil Company, for instance, did a $300,000 busi ness in Marion county last year and paid $4.40 taxes. It is proposed to levy a tax of three per cent on the gross income of this company and by that means force it to pay for the privilege of doing business in Oregon and thereby compel it to pay its just proportion of taxation: . 11 is aiso proposed to impose similar indirect taxes on telephone ana telegraph companies, express- companies, refrigerator car and sleeping car companies dqing busi ness in the state, All these laws have been proposed in the legisla ture, but they have always been turned down. There should be no hesitancy in signing the peti tions tor they are in the interest of good government and a proper dis tribution of the tax burdens. Railroad Lands for Lease. Lands of the Oregon & Califor nia Railroad Company, in Oregon, will be leased for the year 1906 suujeci 10 cancellation ot lease m the event of sale of land during the term of the lease. Owners of farms and ranches adjoining railroad lands should file their applications not later than February 1, 1506, af ter wmch date applications from others will also be considered. Address: Charles W. Eberlein, Acting Land Agent, 1035 Merchants Exchange, San Francisco, Cal. 4 Days lore of Bargains 4 - V Just 7 days remnining in which to take advantage of the phenomenal low prices offered you by our 36th Annual Clearance Sale. You will find every our big sale as they were. Below are grouped some of our special prices for 1 25 Sorosis underskirts $ 98 1 00 Dress goods 84 60 Dress goods 49 Oregon City mens suits 7 95 Ladies shirtwaists half prica Dress trimmings extra value at Clearance sale prices Ladies patent leather shoes 1 89 3 50 Mens shoes 2 50 These prices are just The values are the best for "slighilp out of date." L Corvallis, VIO A 9AJ9S 04. ApOJ pU12 9JOS JUO UI mh,, sn puij (noA ;nq 'pt? ano ui Corvallis & Eastern RAILROAD TIME CARD 30 No 2 for Yaquina Leaves Albany 12:45 P- m- Leaves Corvallis 1:45 p. m Arrives Yaquina 6:00 p. m No 1 Returning Leaves Yaquina 6 .45 a. m Leaves Corvallis 11:30 a. m Arrives Albany. . 12:15 p. m No 3 for Albany -Detroit Leaves Albany for Detroit. . 730 a, m Arrive Detroit 12:30 p. m No 4 from Detroit i Leaves Detroit 1:00 p. m Arrive Albany 6:00 p. m No 5 for Albany Leaves Corvallis 6:30 a. m Arrive Albany ,.7:io a.m No 8 for Corvallis Leaves Albany 8:00 a. m Arrives Corvallis 8 :4o a. m No 7 for A lbany Leaves Corvallis . : 5:00 p. m Arrive Albany 5:4 p. m No 6 for Corvallis Leaves Albany 7 :35 P- m Arrives Corvallis 8:15 p. m Train 1 arrives in Albany in time to connect with S. P. southbound train. Train 2 connects with S. P. trains at Corvallis and Albany, giving direct ser vice to Newport and adjacent beaches. Train 3 leaves Albany for Detroit at 7:30 a. m. arriving in ample time to rea the Breitenbusb hot springs the same day Train 4 between Albany and Detroit connects with Eugene local at Albany also with local for Corvallis. Train 5 leaves Corvallis at 16:30 a. m. arrives at Albany 7;ro in time to catch Eugene local for Portland and train to Detroit. - Train 8 leaves Albany for Corvallis at 8:00 a, m. after arrival of northbound Engene local. Train 7 leaves Corvallis at. 5:00 p. tn. arrives in Albany in time to connect with local for Eugene and way points. Train 6 leaves Albany for Corvallis at 7:35 P. m. after arrival of S. P. local from Portland. For farther information apply to J. C. MAYO, Gen Pass Agt T. Cockrell, agt Albany, H. H. Cronise, agt Corvallis. Some splendid bargains at th e Bazaar, department just as attractive during the remaining days New goods have been added in every department. GROCERIES 16 pounds Best Rice 30 pounds Beans 50 pound Sack Dairy Salt 10 cent Corn Starch a few of the many that we have made in every department the goods offered, are from our regular stock, and not goods KLINE ESTABLISHED 1864 SdSHSINdfld 3SHOH 3 The Grm All.Leading Brands of Key West and JaCIv AXlLXE Our Big Stock Reducing Gash Sale is still on Every article in the store sold at a redaction excepting groceries. A new supply of premium dished has arrived witb which to redeem all outstanding tickets, but no tickets will be given during this cash sale. We give you, a cash discount instead. Remember the Great January Sale of Women's & Children's Muslin Underwear 12 l-2,c 19c, 29c, 59c, 79c and $1 10 Special Bargains 58 inch homespun, navy, green, black, garnet 4c 48 inch $1 grade fancy suiting G5c 54 inch $1 25 grade serge, Venetians, cravenettes....98er 27 inch 75c grade French flannel 50c 48 inch $1 25 grade fancy zibolene 75c 46 inch $1 fancy couert ; l....G5c Few piece3 50c mixed goods 25c P. L. MILLER o this week only. $1 00 1 0 30 dfc Oregon. Hi. ssin Cigar Store I I f I Domestic Cigars. Whist and Pool room. PROP
