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.FRIDAY MORNING, FEB. 2, 1883.
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LOCAL NOTES.
We are having considerable weather these
days.
Moor's pile driver is getting in some tell
ing blows.
Mr. Jos. Graham, of Toledo, was in the
city this week.
Genuine pebble spectacles and eye glasses
r sale at P. P. Greffoe.
Messrs. R. G. and G. S. Mires, of Alseya
alley, were in town last Thursday.
Subscribe for Oregon's new paper the
yoriJitct.it News at Buford's news depot.
The printing offl;e towel is one of the few
things of this world that has a fast color.
A man with the gout should make his
will, it is said, so that he will have his leg
atees. First class clocks jnst received by P. P
Greffoz.
The meanest kind of a mean man is the
man who will at this season give to a tram;'
a straw hat.
Read the advertisement of S. A. Hemp
hill in this issue under the head of "New
this week."
The valentine season is near at hand and
our youths are having either sentimental or
comic aspirations.
Coat-tail flirtation is the latest in Long
Tom. Having a portion of the tail gone
signifies, her folks keep a dog.
It is getting to be the custom abroad for
men to wear bracelets. The custom has
long been in vogue in Oregon police circles.
A Corvallis shoemaker was recently asked
why he kept his shop as hot as an oven,
and his answer was, "Because here I make
my bread."
Extensive preparations are being made for
the masquerade ball to be given by the hook
and ladder company on the 22nd, inst., at
the city hall.
it uoes seem strange tnat some women
will employ their time aud affections in
petting a cat, when there is a man with z
moustache around.
The latest improved sewing machine
not to beat. Also guns, revolvers, ammu
nition, fishing takels etc., etc., at G. Hodcs
gan store, at bedrock price.
lae roiaru, published at Portland, was
old by Rev. J . H. Acton the fore part of
the week, to W. R. Struble, F. B. Masou
and Win. Morgan for $800.
Messrs Geo. Henkle and Z. Davis will
start to San Francisco next Tuesday morn
ing to purchase an entire new stock of gen
eral merchandise for this market.
C. H. Whitney has been iu Portland
during the week ou business, prepartory to
the removal to their new building which
they expect to move into the fore part of
next week.
We keep constantly on hand at this office
a large lot and variety of stationery letter
heads, bill heads, envelopes, and papers of
different kinds which we furnish at the
lowest possible prices.
It is rumored that the Indians of the
Warm Spring, Kalamath aud Umatilla res
ervations will wage war in the spring agiaust
the whites if they are forced to obey the
regulations of the game law.
Our old tillicura, the junior of the Ya
quina Post, has become quite nauticial since
his removal to the seashore. He is about
to join the longshoremen, being able to un
load a "schooner" as quick as the next man.
A drop curtain is being added to the stage
at the city halL a want that has beeu long
needed. Mr. Wright has peen putting some
very creditable artistic touches on it with
hit paint brush which gives onr hall a decid
edly better look.
Messrs, J. H. Boyd, J. L. Davidson and
I. S. Meserve, of Portland, returned to this
city last Thursday evening from the Alseya
valley and bay, where they had been for
two weeks looking at the couutry. They
gave the Gazette a pleasant call.
Mr. Jesse Houck, a merchant of Monroe,
has been hour city during the p ist week.
Mr. H. states positively that he killed 260
ducks during a three days hunt about ten
days ago, and further states that a compan
ion hunter kilied 2S mallards in one shot.
It will be well for all to remember that
the game law went into effect on the lSth
ult., and that grouse, quail and pheasants
must be left severely alone. Ducks can be
shot up to April but at present they are in
auch poor condition that they are hardly
worth shooting at.
Mrs. A. D. Sjraffor 1 is visiting friends in
Corvallis, prepartory to her departure to
Arizona, where she goes to join her hus
band. She intends visiting her daughter
Al'ie, at Mills Seminary, California, during
her journey. Mr. S. is in the mining busi
ness at Tombstone and is doing well.
The Jeannette and a complete and au
thentic narative encyclopedia of all voyages
and expeditious to the North Polar Regions
will be presented to the people of Corvallis
in the near future, containing a complete
account of the most remarkable example
of heroism, endurance and suffering on
record. Embracing the biography and
voyages of Franklin, Kane, Hayes, Hall
and DeLong, and an account of the devel
opment of Arctic Navigation through the
voyages of the Norsemen, the Cabots, Gil
berts, Davis, Borentz, Hudson, Baffin,
Bebring, McKenzie, Cook, Scoresby, Parry,
Wrangell, Ross, Nares, Nordenskold
Schwatka, Smith, Young and many others;
an accurate description of all important
scientific and geographical discoveries ever
made in the fro.-.en North written by Capt.
Richard Smith. This is a book of over SOO
pages beautifully illustrated and handsome
ly bound and will certainly be interesting to
onr readers. Look ont for it and buy one.
Real Estate for Trade or Bale.
Any person wishing to buy city property
or a good farm, or to trade a good farm in
the country for a nice home in town will do
well to call at the Gazette office for some
valuable information.
Absolutely Sure.
I have no more doubt of the beneficial
effects of Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver
Cure than 1 have that the Genessee river
empties into Lake Ontario.
Rev. J. E. Rankin, D. D.,
Washington, D. O.
A large stock of valentines just received
at Sawtell's.
Wm. Burgett was in town yesterday from
King's valley.
Last year there were 198 miles of railroad
built in Oregon.
Chas. Crosno of King's valley made Cor
vallis a visit yesterday.
Forty acres of land adjoining Albina were
sold about a week ago for 826,000.
One brewery on the Pacific coast sold
64, 188 kegs of beer during the past year.
Go to H. E. Harris to buy your goods be
cause his house is one of the cheapest and
best in town.
Scarlet fever is raising sad havoc at Jack
sonville and the Sentinel recommends the
public schools to close.
The total value of exports from the Col
umbia river for the last year wa9 $15,5G0,
932, and the total value of imports was
823,158,981.
The Gem the new sheet to be published
by the college students, is expected to ger
minate to-morrow, and will thereafter be a
monthly Visitor.
Geo. Wagner and T. J. Buford will no
doubt do a good business in real estate
business because they are enterprising and
eiiergetic men.
The tug Tacoma charged and received
83,000 for pulling a ship off the beach at
Seattie after being stranded during the
storm last week.
The Astoria boat shops are all busy turn
ing out boats for the coming fishing season.
It is estimated that 250 new boats will be
put in the river next April.
S. A. Hemphill by his well established
habits of "Git up and git" and business in.
tegrity contit ues to do the leading harness
and saddlery trade af this town.
If you want to bny your furniture and
bedding cheap and of one of the best work
men in Oregon and a good straight forward
dealer go to August Knight and get the best.
The heavy rains of the past ten da3's to
gether with the melting snow in the moun
tains have swollen the Willamette to huge
portions, and is licking at the uppermost
mark of the season.
Turks always swear by the beard of the
prophet, but that's ton long an oath to sat
isfy the junior editor of the Yaquina Post
when scheming rivals tell the girls that it
is old age that made him bald-headed.
Wanted At this office one or two dozen
chickens of the first order. Live ones are
prefered. Some of that famous kind which
lay two eggs each day and three or four on
Sunday are not expected this time of year.
It will be seen by an advertisement else
where that Geo. Waggoner and T. J. Buford
have formed a partnership in the real estate
business and that they will hereafter be
prepared to attend to all such business in
troduced to them, faithfully.
All persons desiring extra numbers of the
Oazette while our articles descriptive of
Benton county giving the names of tax pay
ers Ac., are being published, will please
leave or send their orders to the office im
mediately so that we may be able tc know
how many extras to print.
The News of the 31st tells the sad story
of the fall of Ham Boyd, once mayor of
Portland. He was picked up on a back
street insensible the other day and taken
to the poor house where ho will hereafter
lie cared for at the county's expense. Drink
caused his fall and he became insane.
When C. H. Whitney A Co. moves into
their new store they expect to keep the
largest and best selected stock of merchan
dise in town. And they will continue to
lo the leading business decause their enter
prise enables them to sell goods for the
owest prices on the principle of .small pro
fits and quick returns.
The Wasco Sun, the Dal'es, says: One day
last week a Chinaman had his leg cut off on
the railroad in this viciuity. One of our
leading surgeons was called to attend the
man and found his companions with a blank
et endeavoring to smother him. When ex
postulated with they declared "No leg, no
good; heap cost; no wurk." oct. A subse
quent visit found the man dead.
The lecture to be given last Tuesday eve
ning by Mr. Rubell entilled, "By Land and
Sea" failed to come off, the reason being the
lack of an audience. The night was very
stormy and no doubt had its effect in keep
ing people away; furthermore our citizens
have not baen slighted in the way of enter
tainments during the past six weeks and
are not hungry at present for such literary
treats.
Andrew Poiter, one of the mail carriers
between here ami the bay, while enroute for
Corvallis on Taas lay, stopped as usual at
Philomath to have the mail changed. The
day had been very stormy and the mail was
in a rather bad condition, which necessita
ted a longer time in changing it. Andrew
became uneasy anil started for Corvallis
alone, leaving Uncle Sam's wares to do like
wise. Of course the mail had to go and the
postmaster dispatched another carrier to
preform the task.
Only last week we were called Upon to
chronicle the death of Mrs. John Grimsley,
an aged lady of this city. In to-days issue
will be found a similar notice regarding Mr.
Grimsley. This old and respected couple
have been residents of Corvallis for many a
year and many acquaintances will learn of
their sad demise with true sorrow. The
old lady passed through the shaddowed
valley into the great beyond on the 24th
ult. aud was followed by her earthly com
panion on the 29th. Peace to their ashes.
mains are probably those of a
legged rooster that as demolished
The First National Bank of Baker City
Uregon, has been authorized to commence
business with a capital of $50,000.
D. M. Ferry A Co., Seedsmen, Detroit
Mich., have sent ns a copy of their seed
Annual for 1883. It is more beautiful and
valuable than ever. The hints on the for
mation and management of gardens, as well
as the cultural directions it contains hav
evidently been prepared by careful hands,
aud cannot fail to be of great service to all
who garden, whether for profit or pleasure.
In aid of Immigrants.
A large meeting was recently held at
Spokane Falls to discuss the question of
building an immigrants' lodging house there
faul Schulze, general land agent of the
Northern Pacific railroad, was present and
promised that the company would furnish
the land for such an enterprise gratis. Over
a thousand dollars was subscriled by th
citizens on the spot. A subscription com
mittee was appointed, also a building com
mntee. The design is to erect a brick
building building provided with stoves and
other domestic conveniences, which immi
grants can use free of charge during their
stay in Spokane Falls. The enterprise will
be rushed to its completion at once.
foeeO. Remains at Yaqulna.
ihe Post says: The late heavy tides
washed out some mammoth bones, among
which was the lower jaw, part of the cran
ium, leg bones and ribs; the jaw measured
nearly live inches across, and some of the
teeth are whoppers. Among the remains
are a lot of colored beads and brass buttons,
indicating that the old rooster had swal
lowed a soldier and thus suicided. The re
yellow
by the
early missionaries, and the trinkets some
that were potlached to the aborigines. The
bones are said to be of normal size, but
look, immensely large to the Post man, who
is afflicted with an "enlarged" vision, su
penndueed by his late fast while awaiting
the arrival of two schooDer loads of pro
visions.
Fish Commissioners.
Under the law passed at the last Legisla
ture appropriating $5,000 for the purpose of
erecting a fash ladder at the Oregon City
talis Gov. Moody has appointed Wallace
Baldwin of this City as commissioner to
carry out the objects of the bill,
The object of the bill is to erect suitable
ladders at the Oregon City Falls, which will
enable the fish and more particularly sal
mon to get above the falls where the fish
may find places to lay and hatch their young
unmolested by the ocean of nets that fill the
lower rivers. Aud also that people above
the falls may be able to occasionally catch
fresh fish nearer to their own households.
The law if it will work the objeWin-
Lcuueu wm certainly oe a good one. This
however, remains to be tested by actual ex
perience.
Above the Clouds.
On last Saturday evening the entertain
ment given under the auspices of the Worn
-no i. u., Kir me purpose ol raising
funds for the establi hment of a public li
brary and reading room, was exceedingly
well attended. The singing and recitations
during the fore part of the evening were
quite pleasing, while the drama entitled
"Above the Clouds," was produced very
creditably under the circumstances. The
caste was composed entirely of amateurs,
many of whom appeared on Saturday eve
ning for te first time and nothing very
startling could be expected. It is nothing
more than justice, however, to say, that
several characters were taken very well.
Financially the entertainment was a success,
as nearly a hundred dollars was taken in
aud it is to be hoped that the laudable pur
pose for which the entertainment was given
will be no lees successful.
The State Seal.
Every engraving of the State Seal of
Oregon that we have seen in print bears
date of 1857, which is two years earlier
than the admission of the state into the
Union. The Constitution was framed by a
convention chosen at the general election on
the first Monday in June, 1857. The Con
vention met at Salem on third Monday of
the following August, and adjourned in
September. The constitution was submitted
to a vote of the electors of the territory on
November 9, 1837, and was adopted by a
Vote of 7.195 to 3,195 against it. On Feb.
14, 1853, the act of Congress admitting
Oregon into the Union with this constitu
tion was approved by the President, from
which time it was deemed to have become a
state. From the time of the formation of
the constitution uiftil the almissiou, the
territorial government continued in full
force and authority. The great seal in the
Secretary of State's office bears the proper
date 1859.
Mrs. Gillhoulle.
She came bouncing through the sanctum
door like a cannon ball, and without paus
ing to say -'How d'ye do?" she kicked over
the spittoon, brought her umbrella down
with a mighty crash, and Shouted: "I
want you to stop Mr. Gillhonlie's paper."
"All rifcht madam," we smilingly replied,
"Stop it right off, too,1' she. persisted,
whacking the table with her clinched fist
an.l poking her umbrella uncomfortably
c'ose to our proboscis. She quieted down
for a moment as we ran our finger down the
list of names, and when we reached Mr.
Gillhoulie's and scratched it out she said:
"There! now, mebbe you'll do'as you'd orter
after this, and not go prowlin' around other
people's premises a lisnen to what aj body
says to her old man when he comes crawling
in with his cold feet in the dead hours of
the night. I'll learn ye something, so I will,
and don't you forget it. Mr. Gillhoulie is a
gentleman if he does stay out late at the
I lodge sometimes, and I want you to know
I that he's sent to Niyork for a pair of elec
; trie pads to wear in his boots to keep his
i feet warm, the old spalpeen, and its that
same sour mush and saleratus biscuit that
makes him come to taw, you hear me, and
I I want no more nonsense about it now do
: ye's mind that?" We smiled, and the old I
I lady rushed out as rapidly as she cam id. j
The United Youths.
The elopement of Elmer Bethers and Miss
Laura Porter from near Philomath about
ten days ago, and of which mention was
made in the Gazktte last week, has been
permanently settled. The young couple
took a southeasterly direction from here
and arrived at Roseburg after a two days
journey, where they sought protection un
der the strong arm of the law and were uni
ted in holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev.
John Howard of that place. The happy
couple spent the night together at the hotel
and expected to return to their old haunts
near Philomath the next day and settle
down to enjoy the stern realities of con
nubial bliss, but on a telegram received by
Sheriff Perdom they were both arrested and
the young man escorted to other quarters,
the guest of Douglas county, while the
young lady was persuaded to sleep alone at
the hotel. They were returned by the pro
per authorities to the "home of their child
hood" and young Bethers gave bail to ap
pear and answer the charge arrested for
On last Tuesday the accused appeared at
the place appointed, assisted bv nraiicr
- J r 1
connsel, to defend himself, but as the pros
ecuting witness failed to appear young Beth
ers was discharged. We understand that
the young husband and wife have settled
down to enjoy the real blessing of wedded
life, and although their launch has been
rough and rugged, it is to be" hoped that
their troubles are over aud that they may
skim across the matrimonial sea with a
tavorable wind always blowing in the right
direction.
Yamhill Beats the World.
A rather amusing incident is told as hav
ing occurred recently at a church in Yam
hill county, not many miles from McMinn
ville. The clergyman, it would appear, de
sired to call the attention of the congrega
tion to the fact that it being the last Sun
day of the month he would administer the
rite of baptism to children. Previous to
having entered the pulpit, he had received
from one of his elders, who, by the way,
was quite deaf, a notice to the effect that as
the children would be present that evening,
and he had a new Sunday-school book ready
f or distribution, he would have them there
to sell to all who desired them. After the
sermon, the clergyman began the
baptismal notice thus: "All those having
children and desiring to have them baptised
will bring them this afternoon." At this
point the deaf elder, hearing the mention
of children, supposed it was something in
reference to his books, and rising said: "AD
of those having none, and desiring them
will he snpplied by me for the sum of 25
cents.
For Sale.
For a long time there has been in the
Gazette office an over abundant supply
of type and printing material sufficient in
many things to furnish a bountiful supply
to run about two such offices. We have
concluded to offer for sale all of our surplus
material which we do not need. Among
other things are the following: About 100
lbs. of long pnmer, 1G lbs. long primer
italic, including upper and lower cases,
27 lbs. of another kind of long primer,
2S lbs. bourgeois, about 50 lbs. brevier upper
and lower cases and italic, about 100 lbs.
minion including italic and Upper and
lower cases, abmt 50 fonts of job, advertis
ing and poster type of all kinds and sizes.
30 lbs. of 12 em leads and other sizes of
leads and slugs, two or three cabinets, col
tun rules, clashes, aud many other things
too numerous to mention. Any person
wishing to assort up or start a new, we can
furnish them many things they need on
reasonable terms. If parties desiring any
thing in the line of printing material will
drop us a postal card we will take pleasure
n telling them whether we have what they
want.
A Cow Creek Scene.
The Roseburg Independent tells about
John Abbot, who has been carrying on the
saloon business near tunnel No. 3 on the
extension of the O. A C. R. R. on Cow
creek, and says that on last Tuesday a per
son named Ruddy who claimed to be enti
tled to the possession of the premises by vir
tue of some agreement, entered and persua
ded the barkeeper. With a cocked revolver
to vacate. Abbot went to the scene of the
difficulty to settle the matter, when he was
induced to leave by the same terrible argu.
ment. Abbot, who was unarmed, accepted
the situation and went to a neighboring
camp to prepare himself to defend his pro
perty. On his return the whole plant was
iii'ashes, although it is said that the liquors
were so bally frozen they would not burn.
The matter will be the subject of a judicial
investigation, but no arrest has as yet been
made.
DrawaeJ.
Jerry Lewis, of Prineville, was dorwned
last Saturday in a swollen stream beyond
fifteen mile creek, in Waseo Co. He drove
into the stream with fonr horses and a load
ed wagon. The leaders got disarranged
and Mr. Lewis got into the water to' cut
them loose when it is thought one of them
icked him on the head knocking him
senteless. He leaves a wife and several
children at Prineville. He is sunnosed to
be the eame Jerry Lewis who formerly lived
in this county on the farm now owned by
Mr. John Benson about six miles north of
Corvallis.
High Water.
The recent hard rains has put the river on
a stampede with a general inclination to get
on the high shelf. At the time of going to
press the water according to the government
gage at Blairs wharf was 22J feet above low
water mark and still rising. News fnom
Harrisbnrg indicate that it commenced fall
ing at ten o'clock yesterday and about ten
hours after that time it will begin to recede
here. The weather having turned cold will
cause it to fall rapidly when it starts.
Card of Thanks.
Editor Gazette: We wish to tender
onr thanks to the people of Philomath for
their many kindnesses during the sickness
of our father. Stephen M. Wilcox, who died
after a short illness with plurisy and pneu
monia. Ms. ins Mrs. R. y. TrtSirwtur.
Severely Sick.
The many friends of Dr. J. B. Lee of this
place will regret very much to know that
he has been very sick for several days, hav
ing first been taken with a severe attack of
neuralgia which has afflicted him about the
eye so badly that for a time it was feared
that he might loose one of his eyes. Later
however strong hopes of saving that organ
has been entertained. Other complications
seem to effect his head which make his case
severe and causes him intense suffering.
Dr. Sharpies of Eugene was sent for and
arrived on Wednesday.
Monroe Items.
Monroe, Jan. 20, 1883.
The freeze is over aud there is plenty of
mud in Monroe.
Side wJk(?) in a fearful state.
Messrs Roy, Start and A. Wilhelm, start
ed for Portland this morning to purchase
goods. Mr. Wilhelm has gone into busi
ness with Starr and Ferguson. He is repre
sented in said firm by Mr. A. Looney.
Mr. J. P. Alford is still very poorly.
Mi. S. Looney has been confined to the
house for some days.
Mr. Louis Houck has been ailing but is on
the street again.
Our mails are very irregular; the stage of
ten stopping two or three days for the most
trifling causes. Now in the words of Mark
Twain, "such things are not right." Some
thin? ought to be done.
Query: Are certain parties married or did
she "shake" him at the very last moment'
Mrs. Bennett's father, Mr. Joe Wood, of
Waitsburg W. T., and her sister, Miss
Rosic, made her a short visit Ssturday and
Snnday.
Lucklamute Items.
Polk Co. Oregon, Jan. 20, 1883.
Ducks and geese are plentiful but news
is rather scarce down hare just at this time.
The damages by high waters to the narrow
gauge railroad are repaired, and the cars
make regular trips to Arlie.
Lewi3vi!le thinks it had the finest Christ
mas tree in the state.
School ouened at the Stump school house
on the 8th of this month with a full attend
ance. The boys have organized a debating so
ciety at that place and to-night, the question
is, "Resolved that tiro is me re powerful
than water." We think fire will gain it as
its power will be fully realized this cold
weather. There are plenty of thermometers
down here but as Dr. B. said at the Teach
ers' Institute in Corvallis) they have no
effect on the atmosphere.
A man caught a Wolf the other day and
because there was no bounty on scalps ho
let it go again, and another man had a lot
of lambs killed bad policy to tnrn rogues
loose when once caUghti
School is closed at Souver Station at
present and there will be a location for
some good teacher in the spring.
Mr. Adam's schools will be out at Arlie
in about two weeks. They conte mplate
building a church house at that place.
Revs. Bollenbaugh.'and Hershner of the
Evangelical church, and Rev. Perkins of
the M. E. church South, are preaching
regular in this section of the country and
prayer meetings are held every Wednes
day and Sabbath evenings with good at
tendance. Good reports come from the schools at
Independence, Monmouth, Dallas, Buena
vista and other places in this county which
speaks well for the teachers and the super
intendent Mr. F. Rigler who is a very effi
cient worker for the cause of education.
J. D. W.
Newport Notes.
From the Post.
Capt. Winant will Bail from San Francisco
for this port in about ten days if nothing
prevents.
At last accounts the Ooa had not been
aoie to reacn rortiana ou account of ice in
the Columbia.
Mr. Polhemus' new boat made her maiden
voyage across the Bay a few days ago, and
all who have seen her admit that she is cer
tainly a beauty. She was built by Mr. Nice
which is a guarantee of her strength and
speed.
Last Tuesday evening, between nine and
ten o'clock, a beautiful rainbow was to be
seen resting over the center of the Bay, and
was almost a complete circle. The novelty
of a rainbow by moonlight attracted consid
erable attention, and drew from all exclama
tions ot admiration.
It is claimed that the deer are quite plen
tiful in the hills now. Fonr aud five hav"
been seen in different herds together recent-
iy.
Miss Rose Porter was visiting with the
family of Mr. Austin Altoee on the 12 inst.
We understand she intends hanging out
her shingle as a doctress.
From Philomath.
(Special Correspondent).
, The revival meeting closed Jan. 23rd.
Seventeen joined the U. B. church.
The cold weather injured the fall sown
oats. Wheat looks very well.
Chas. Logsdon has commenced runing his
saw mill again.
A young peoples prayer meeting w
ganized last week with 33 members.
C. C. Bell is their leader and J. J.
assistant with Miss Fink as secretary.
Sickness among horses is quite prevalent
in the county west of here. Mr. Hanon
had three which died with blind staggers.
Mr. J. Henkle had two dio and two more
are sick with a new disease like lung fever.
Mr. Sam McLanes Nelly mare died with
old age.
J. E. Henkle A Co. have received a lot
of onion sets from California. It seems
like Oregon should produce ner own onion
sets.
Some dishonest wag passed a copper oft
on Giles Hodge3 recently for a ten dollar
gold piece took a drink pocketed the change
and went on his Way rejoicing. The popr
old man wants to sell out.
Prayer meetings at Philomath are held as
follows: On Tuesday evening of each week
by the Band of Holiness, on Wednesday
evening by the M. E. church, on Thursday
evenings by the U. B. church and the
ymrag people.
is or-
Rev.
Bryan
Philomath Notes.
The following notes from our Philomath
correspondent, nnder date of Jan. 25, were
received too late for onr last issue:
The protracted meeting that has been
carried on at this place for the past five
weeks, is still in progress; and there is
great and good work being done.
lit. carter, wno has been visiting for a
short time, has again returned to the Saletz
agency, where he will resume his practice as
usual.
We regret very much that while the
college bell was being tolled on Monday
last for Mr. Stephen Wilcox, who died at
this place, it cracked so badly that the ring
is entirely destroyed. It reminds one now
of a neighbor hammering on an old iron
kettle.
Mr. Stephen M. Wilcox, who died at the
residence of Mr. Geo. W. Kisor, in this city
on Jan. 22nd, started from his home on
Fall Creek in Lower Alsea, Thursday the
18th, as well as usual and in good spirits,
riding over the mountain in the night time,
arriving at Mr. K.'s about one o'clock Fri
day morning. The night being the coldest
of the season, he became thoroughly chilled
and was taken sick soon after his arrival,
and continued to gorw worse Until the hour
of his death. His son-in-law Mr. R V.
Tremholin, was sent for and arrived the
evening before his death. The remains will
be taken to Alsea valley and entered in the
cemetry there. Mr. W. was a native of
Canada and come to Oregon in the year
1851. He leaves a daughter, an only child,
and a large circle of friends who mourn h's
loss. He sank into his last sleep as peace
fully as a child.
Alsea Valley.
M. S. Woodcock. Dear Sir: I will send
you an item or two from here to-day, and
if you feel like inserting1 the same in the
Gazette I'll be obliged to you.
J. E. Grier and Miss Mary Jane Taylor
both of this valley, were married on Jan.
25th, by Justice Seely at the residence of
the brides parents. After the ceremony
was over and congratulations said, a bounti
ful repast of all that was good was served,
our plates being overladen with chicken,
cakes, tarts, Ac, Ac. After partaking of
all we felt able, we adjourned to another
room, and all of the many friends who felt
so disposed engaged in dancing. Then
after a few hours exercise, the table was
again spread with good things. Being thus
often refreshed the dancing continued till
broad day-light. Upon a whole it was a
pleasant affair, and 1 think a more kind
and genial people cannot be found than there
is in Aisea v auey. iviay peace and pros
perity ever attend the happy couple.
Rev. Belknap preached at the south school
house last Sunday.
Last Friday morning a young man by the
name of J. F. Hamersly was thrown from
a horse, his foot hanging in the stirrup,
which frightened the animal and caused it
to run; but fortunately for the young man,
his foot loosed from the stirrup 'ere the
animal had dragged him far.
We have had a weeks steady rain but
still there's room for more.
Correspondent.
Jan. 29, 1883.
f Newport, Items.
Mrs. Hattie Ray is at Cape Foulweather
visiting her parents.
Mrs. R, A. Bensell is still improving in
health.
The many friends of .Mrs. Geo. Stevens
witl be gratified to learn that she is able
now to take a few steps across a room with
the aid of a crutch.
There will be two grand balls given at
Newport on Feb. 22. One by the Newport
Cornet Band and one by Mr. S. E. Dairs o'
South Beach.
A company has been incorporated under
the name of the Depot Log, Timber and
Boom Company. The object of the incor
poration is to clear out depot slough and
raft down logs from the fine body of timber
on its source. The Company held their
first meeting on the 20th.
A man by the name of Clark was brought
here from Alsea on Saturday to be trim! fnr-
maliciously injouring cattle belonging to his
neignoors. xne trial was postponed.
The Steamer Ona is expected as soon a
the storm subsides. Rax.
Summit Items
Last week we had the coldest weather of
this winter but fortunately it did not last
loug. The lowest readings of my thermon
eter were 16 on the 17th, 17 on the 18th,
5 on the 19th, and 3 ou the 20th. At noon
on the 19th, the termoneter stood at 13. I
believe the 19th and 20th were the coldest
days experienced here for many years.
The Oregon Pacific have opened a tele
graph station at the Summit. The office
is over Connors A Crosno's store. Mr Mar
tin who is clerk at the sawmill is operator.
Mr. John Duncan is sojourning at Mr. Joe
Woods.
Mr. Calverwell is the newly appointed
superintennent of tunnels vice McMillen re
signed. Mr. William Copsland, of Corvallis, is
staying with Mr. George Coote at Rock
Creek. Mr. Coote is improving his ranch
there.
Mr. Enos and Dixon are doing good work
preaching to the Blodgett Valley ites. Their
efforts are being attended with marked suc
cess. I am glad to hear that Mr. Mays is
progressing satisfactorily towards recovery.
The tunnels are going on splendidly and
considerable advance has been made lately.
Mr. Martin is down at Trapp's repairing
the telegraph line.
Mr. Connor, of King's Valley was up at
the summit last Monday. He was on his
way to the Siletz on business.
Mr. Porter and family have recovered
from their late attack of fever.
T. Snarer Nash.
Summit January 29th, 1883.
Fnilomath Items.
Mr. Editor: Thinking that we wen
entitled to a little space in your ever wel
come paper I send you an item or two.
Since the incorporation of our city it has
been quiet except a few hoodlums, and those
are quite young boys. They seem to take
delight in tantalizing the marshal, and see
ing how far they can go and not get caught.
But our marshal is a quiet man he does not
seem to notice them much, perhaps it is on
account of having no place to put them aa
we have no caliboose yet. The common
council are receiving bids from mechanics
to build one which will come before the
council on next Monday night at their reg
ular meeting.
'. noticed some items did not appear in
your last issue which is owing no doubt to
the irregularity of the mails. A portion oC
the winter the mail has been late beiug af -terdark
in passing here, but lately they
are maVng up for it as one week ago to-day
it pssed at cae o'clock leaving a score or
mors of Isttars I -hind. This is the reason
you did not get eoir.e loms for the last
issue; it mry ayet the effect to learn ns to
have our letters ready in the fore part of
the day.
The revival in progress here closed oua
week ago to-night with satisfactory results,
nearly a Score have joined the church aud
there are as many or more which will at an
earlv day we think. Also a meeting has
been held in Blodgets valley at a school
house near Hiram Woods, 13 conversions.
Class of 12 members organized. Meeting
closed la t Sunday night. Citizen.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining unclaimed in the Postoffic at
Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, Friday,
Feb. 2, 1883. Persons calling for the same
will please say "advertised," giving date of
the list.
ladies' list.
Dowl, Mary C.,
cents' list.
Moore, Chas S., Oliver, John W.,
Sauugee Junu vY., Snoit, Joseph 2.
Sjott. A. M., Wright, W. P..
N. R. Barber, P. .M
Married.
BURBANK-DENIS On Jan 20, 1883, at
the residence of the brides parents, in
Alsea valley, by Judson Seely, J. P.,
Mr. Asa Burbank and Miss Mary Denis,
all of Benton county, Oregon.
GRIER-TAYLOR On Jan. 25, 1883,
the residence of the brides parents in thm
Alsea valley, by Jndson Seely, J. P., Hr.
John E. Grier to Miss Mary Jane Taylor
all of Benton county, Oregon.
PEODUCE PRICE CURRENT,
Wheat in Portland firm at 1 80 per cental. It ma
now bo fairly quoted here clear:
Wheat t SSc.
Oats 44
Wool per lb
Flour per barrel
Bacon, sides
Hams
Shoulders
Lard, 10 lb tins
' Kegs
Butter, fresh rolls
Egg1. Per doz
Dried apples, Plummer,.
M Sun dried.
Plums, pitless
Chickens, per dox
Hides, dry flint
" green
Potatoes
Geese, tame
Ducks,
Onions, per lb
21
to 2S.
6 00
12 to 14
15ito
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15 to
13 to
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New This Week.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City. Oregon,
January 24, ItSSS.
Notlee is hereby (riven that the folfdwing-named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make fin1
proof in support of his chum, i.nd that saM proof U
be made before the County Clerk of Benton County
Corvallis, Oregon, on Wednesday April 25, 1883. vis:
George W. Hobart, Preemption D. 3. No. 3888 forth
S. E. J of N. W i & E. of S. W. J'.of Section .32, T.
10. S. R. 10. W. andN. W. i of N. W. 1 of Section 6,
T. 11. S. R. 30. W. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz: Wm. Bagley, Thos. Espy, H. 1.
Rader and C. M. Carlson, all ot Toledo, Benton Counj
ty, Oregon.
6w5 l. T. BARfN. Register. .
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City Oregon,
January 25, 1S33.
Notice Is hereby given that the following-namef
settler has filed notice of his attention to make
proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the County Clerk, of Benton Cour t
at Corvallis, Oregon, on Monday, March 12, 1883, vis;
Judson Seely, Preemption D. S. No. 2571 for the N,.
E. i of Section 32, T. 13. S. R. 7. W. Be names th
following witnesses to prove his'continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, a-id land, viz: James 8 pen.
cer, Henry H. Starr; David B. Tom and Jasper Hay
den, all of Alsea, Benton County, Oregon.
Cw5 h. T. BARIN, Register.
Real Estate Agency!
CORVALLIS, BENTON CO., OREGON.
TO MB & BH3?!BB
Eeal Estate Agents, will buy, sell, or
lease farms or farm property on
commission.
Having made arrangements for co-operation
with agents in Portland, and being ful
ly acquainted with real property in Bentoa
county, we feel assured of giving entire sat
isfaction to all who may favor us with their
patronage. G. A. Wagooitm,
20-6yl T. J. Buford.
DIED.
GBIMSLE3T In this city, on Monday Jan,
90, Mr. John Grimsley, aged 91,
"It is not wealth, or fame, or state,
But get upr.ni! git that makes me great.''
TOD SEE THAf
S. A. HEMPHILL
is still sitting on the smoothe side of poverty
drawing out the cords of affliction in
behalf of his old customers, where
he keeps constantly on hand
a full supply of
No, 1 Harness, Saddles, Bridles,
COLLARS, WHIPS, COMBS, BRUSHES.
Robes, Spurts, Sponges, Harness Oil, Blan
kets, Hobbles, Nose Bags, Cinches, Harnessi
Soap and everything that is kept m a tint;
class harness store.
Carrfatro Trimmings
a Specialty.
Repairing Done t
Short Notlee.
Oall and see for yourself before bnying else
where, at the old stand, opposite
- ' the express office.
Corvallis, -2o-6 Oregon,