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Corvallis Times Official Ccnnly Pape. BUILT THE FIRST HOUSE. V In CORVALLIS, OREGON, , TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 25, 1907 WAS ONE OF THE SPEAKERS. Corvallis That was Sixty Two Years Ago Back Here After 50 Years. At Grange Picnic Dr. Kerr Large Crowd at Annual Gathering at Willamette. Dr. Kerr, president elect of O. A. C, was a speaker at Willamette Grange picnic, held at Willamette Grange hall Friday. W. S. U'Ren was another.and besides these there was a generous program of attrac tions. The occasion was the picnic given annually by the society. It was successful from every stand point, as all functions by the or ganization always are. A large crowd was present in spite of threatening weather. Slight show ers of rain fell once or twice, but tbey'were only - enough to freshen the atmosphere arid lay some of the dust. At noon there was a bounti ful spread, with loads of delicious edibles, and an invitation for ev erybody to partake. The address of Mr. U'Ren occu pied most of the morning hour, endinz at 12 o'clock. 'It dealt with political questions of the day, notably the Initiative and Referen dum. It urged the defeat of the $100,000 appropriation bill for ar mories for the Oregon National Guard, an attitude in which he had the undoubted sympathy ok the au dience. He also declared himself to be in favor of the compulsory pass law, but added that most of the sentiment of the grange and the people seemed to be against his view. Dr. Kerr's address was informal, and occupied about 1.5 minutes. It was more in the nature , of a greet ing to the assembled farmers whom he assured he hoped and ex- iBgcted.to know better. He declar ed the Willamette Valley to be one of the most 'delightful spots he had seen in the entiie . country, and in sisted that its possibilities as well as the possibilities of Oregon were boundless. The day of more m tensified farming is at hand, and the husbandman must have a bet- s ter reward for his effort. A great s deal of noise is made about the Steel Trust corporation, but the dairymen of the nation produced more wealth last year than did the trust. Their output, aggregated more than $1,125,000,000. The aggregate products of the farms was more than six billions, nearly six times as much as the vaunted Steel corporation. And by appli cation of the best methods it is pos sible to vastly augment the aggre gate of these farm products. Eog land used to yield but six bushels of wheat per acre; now her fields yield an average of 30 bushels per acre after being farmed three cen turies. Who will lead the way for raising the - United States average from 12 1-2 bushels to 60 bushels jer acre? Dr. Kerr's address was well received and heartily applaud ed. Among other features of the day was a baseball game with Bruce winner over Peoria, a baby show with prizes won as follows; Blanche Hulburt, 1st, Van Smith, 2nd and Costelle Cummings, 3rd, a pie eat ing contest won by sGeorge Starr, and an egg race won by a young lady of the neighborhood. A visitor in Corvallis this morn ing, was a man who was on the town site before the first building was erected. He is W. S. Gilliam, 78 years old, now a resident of Walla Walla. His father was Col Gilliam, one of the original settlers of the town site of Dallas, and the man after whom Gilliam County takes its name. Col Gilliam was an old Indian fighter whp won dis tinction in the Florida wars, who was at one time brigadier general of the militia in the state of Misso uri, and who was killed in the Cayuse war in this country. Col Gilliam built the first house in L-orvains. it was the J. C Avery cabin. It was constructed m the winter of 1845. Mr. Ayery had taken the well known Avery donation land claim, but was tem porarily engaged at Oregon City, so he hired Col Gilliam to come here and build the cabin. That was necessary in order to hold the claim. . Col Gilliam and his son came to do the work, but on the first trip ran out of provisions, and had to come back a second time.. For the service, Mr. Avery gave Col. Gilliam a cow. Col. Gillirfin was the first sheriff of Polk County, hiving served two terms. He also served aterm as repressentative in ; the territorial legislature. The present visit of W. S. Gil liam, the son, to Corvallis, is the first in 50 years.' He has been a guest in the Tartar home, being related to the family. Get your fireworks at Gun Hodes, he carries none but the best. For Sale. T run SALK Ji. I. Harrington has some thorobred Poland China pies for sale, from stock he bought at Lewis & Clark fair of Hazel wood, Spokane, Wssh. All pies can be registced. Also Po land China boar for service, prices reasonable.' E. J. HarriDgton, phone 704. Corvallis, Oregon. 671m LOGAN BERRIES. By the crate, now ready. Order of Samuel Whitesidea. Phone number a, Plj mouth line. LOST. A ladies gold watch, snmewhere on the road via Wells and Airlie from Corvallis to Kings Valley. Finder will be liberally rewarded. Leave watch at Times office. MONUMENT UNVEILED. By Philomath Circle Immense Crowd in Attendance at the Ceremony. Philomath Circle, Woodmen of the World, rendered one of the most impressive ceremonies ever witnessed in Mount Union ceme tery at the grave of Miranda M. Altord Sunday afternoon. One of the longest processions ever seen in the cemetery was led to the grave, which was beautifully veiled in white, by Captain of the Guard, E. H. Newton. The guards at the head ct the procession dressed in white with sashes of the Circle col ors, followed by the officers in mourning with memorial regalia, the visitine neishbors of Marvs Peek Circle, and a long line of inenas ana relatives, marched to the grave, disposing themselves so as to encircle the immediate rela tives, quartette and orator, where the ritual ceremony was performed. Rev. P. O. Bonebrake of Philo math delivered an excellent and impressive oration. After unveiling, the beautiful monument was wreathed with gar lands of red and white roses and myrtle and a wreath of white roses and myrtle tied with red, the Cir cle colors,-' and. the grave heaped high with .floral offeiings. It was a sight to be long remembered by the large assemblage in attendance. VEAL LOAVES, CLAM CHOWDER cooked to order for tamiliea by notify ing a day in advance. Fresh clams in fhell or opened. At Adam Assell's Lunch Counter. 6 21 tf For some time I have been conducting a general merchandise business in Moro, Oregon, with practically no competition. I have built up a trade bf over $90,000 a year, netting me a profit of over 15. This has all been done with hired help as my time has been devoted to the real estate business. With little effort it can be made to pay over 20 on an in vestment of $28,000. If I were going to remain in the mercantile busi ness, I would stay right here. I have good reasons for selling! Moro is the oonnty seat of Sherman county; la surrounded by a rich wheat district and is in the midst of a popula tion of over 2,500 people. It offers -the best opportunity for a man of energy in the northwest today. My store is 80 by 80 feet; wen stocked with the best line of brand new goods; no odds and ends. I have the best and most profitable patronage; cash carrier system and steam heat,-. -Every modem convenience. PROPOSITION : My price is the actual invoice cost of the goods in stock at the time of sale. I will' take either cash in full or part Portland or Willamette Valley real estate or secured notes. I will pay all the expenses of any man who investi gates and does not find everything as I represent. This is a first class offer and I know it. It is better than 90 of the offers you read about. Investigate and find that I am right. REFERENCES: W. H. Moore, President Oregon Trust & Savings Co., Port land; French & Co., Bankers, The Dalles, Oregon; and W. W. M. Co. Bank, Moro, Oregon. Write to me today for full particulars and details. J. 0. ELRQD, IV30R0, OREGON Chase & No Prizes go with our Sanljorn High Grafle In fact nothing goes with our coffee but cream, sugar and SATISFACTIONS P. M. ZIEROLF. Sole agent for , Cbase & Sanborn High Grade COFFEE Willamette Valley Banking Company. OF CORVALLIS, OREGON. INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF OREGON. Principal Stockholders: v. AVERY W. A. BUCHANAN PETER RICKARD -', A WIXHELM, SR. THOMAS LEESE WILLIAM SCARTH A. LEASK. N. B. AVERY R. S. IRWIN JESSE, FOSTER W. A. MCRAE, MANAGER BANK OP CALIFORNIA 1 N. WILKINSON ' Officers: THOMAS LEESE, PRESIDENT; P. AVERY, VICE-PRESIDENT; NOEL WILKINSON, CASHIER; A. LEASK, ASST. CASHIER. Representing conservative interests this bank solicits your busi ness and will extend every accommodation consistent with safe banking. . - " - Safety deposit boxes for rent. I ' Principal Correspondents. The Bank of California SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND SEATTLE. TACOMA NEW YORK Messrs. J. P.Morgan Co. CHICAGO National Bank of The Republ. LONDON, ENG. N. M. Rothschilds & Son. CANADA Union Bank of Canada. ' SILK WAIST SALE ON SATURDAY, MONDAY, and TUESDAY Special Priced Waists In all we have about 6 dozen Dainty Summer Silk Waists, the entire p" line will go on sale on the above days only at these prices. 2.TO 3.29 4.2o 4.48 SEE WINDOW DISPLAY. Watch These Advertisements! Ladies Neckwear See Our Window Display! We have just received by express from New York the very latest Creations in Ladies Neckwear. These come just in time for your 4th of July and vacation needs.' - -a Prices 12 1-2 20 . - 25 - 50 to $2.50 foe$e for Paeaf ion Linen Suitings oa . mo t; ' About 30 piece pure Linen Suiting mostly 36 inches some 30 inches wide in White, Tan, Blue, Brown, Grey, perfectly fast color and shrunk. This week they go on Special Sale at these prices. 16c for 20c quality 22c " 25c " 25c " 30c " 29c " 35c 39c " 50c it V Some 4th of July Suggestions Ribbons Sunshade Hosiery Veils Gloves Fans ' Handkerchief , Corsets , Neckwear Purses onoes T 1 Underwear Corvallis, Oregon