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About The Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 11, 1889)
mi RUMORS iD FACTS Twelve Bumors and Twenty four Current Facts CONCERNING CORVALLIS And Neighboring Plaees How are the Rumors? The Facts are True, All the Same. The "booktionary" says that rumor is "a current story passing from one person to another without any known authority for the truth of it.' Ah, ha! All right. Here are some RUMORS. 1. That E. W. Fisher is contem plating putting a galvanized iron lront on his brick block on Second street next spring. 2. That CoL T. E. Hogg has just purchased 400 acres of land lying just south of Grant's place on south beach near Yaquina bay. 3. That a wedling will soon take place in Corvallis; the couple seems to be "bobbing" around a good deal of late. 4. That the Btreets of Corvallis may be cleaned up by Christmas, 1890. 5. That navigation on the river will be very lively this coming season. 6. That B. J n is considerably in love with a fair lady of Corvallis. 7. That literary entertainments are going to be very scarce this winter. 8. That the turkeys are beginning to look mournful over the coming of Thanksgiving day. 9. That the Corvallis water com pany is going to purchase a new iinip to be run in addition to the present one. 10. That candidates for the county offices are beginning to show up for the election next year. 11. That several brick buildings will We constructed next year in Cor vallis. 12. That the next city election will be conducted on a strict party issue. A "fact" is "an effect produced or achieved." And here are some what luight be called straight-forward FACTS. 1. That Corvallis has no "Nob" hill but it has an agricultural college hill which is the beautiful spot of' Cor vallis ind Ben'ou county, and will r ink along with any other sight of the' iftjt viovn iiwix J ,2. That every time an Oregon Pa .cific official passes through Albany the eople of that town imagine that the headquarters of the company will be moved there immediately, or "within a year;" and that they may get left in this matter. . 3. That Albanv is not the onlv "city" in Oregon. 4. That Astoria can't stomach the idea of Yaquina bay becoming a good harbor. 1 5. That the racing cart of the Cor vallis hose team is long, long on the way from the east, and has has be come nearly a forgotten thing. 6. That the Oregon Pacific steam boat will probably begin running next week. - 7. That something should be done to form a grade for Second street, ancHiave the boulders raked off that thoroughfare. .' 8. That Monroe street is the finest drive in the city. 9. That Albany has an excellent 1 woolen mill builduiff.' -10. That E company is going to have a large time next Christmas. 11. That Corvallis will soon have four gun stores, 12. That the apple crop of Benton connty is somewhat wormy, and that more attention should be given to the raising of better fruit. - 13. That apples and potatoes are going to be high before the winter is yer. - '14. That Corvallis Las the Bnest . school house on the west side. 15. That a board of trade of eight members, and they live men, could do good work for Corvallia and this county. . 16, That it is onty a lew weeks un til the next circuit court convenes. 17. That the town clock strikes too slow. 18. That Yaquina property is no drudge on the market 19. That Oregon will have a great boom when certain railroads are com pleted. 20. That it has rained during the past week. 21. That a certain singie baker has purchased a residence and two lots on the southwest corner of Ninth and streets and will soon oc' cupy it, with a wile as a companion. 22. That umbrellas are in de mand now. 23. That business among, the mer chants just now is much larger than at the same time last year. ' 24. That the papers of Benton county are not very well patronized in the mattter of advertisements. The C. L. and S. Circle. The Chautauqua literary and scientific circle, is a home college. It means that any one, young or old, can read the course in four years and regularly graduate. It will take about one hour's time each day for nine months in the year. It covers a fine course of study and is so well plauned that ones interest is kept up from the beginning, if he has any interest in study at all There are about 100,000 graduates in this country now and many new classes are forming this year, Many old people have read the course and graduated with honor. In this movement there is a golden opportunity for any one to study and make good improvement in a systematic way. At the meeting of the local class, which was formed in Corvallis at the Congregational church last Monday evening, the whole matter was carefully ex plained. There are about fourteen in the society already with Rev. A. Rogers as president and Miss Emma Thompson secretary, and an executive committee of three. It is understood that all who feel inclined to take up a course of study are cordially invited to be present at the next meeting which occurs on Monday evening, Oct. 14th, in the churclu . Christmas Ball .E compa ny is going to give a masquerade ball on Christmas night, Wednesday evening, December 25th, and in order to have plenty of time to work in the matter have appoint ed a committee on arrangements already. Lieut.' T. II. Dupuy, Sergeant B. W. Johnson and Pri vate John Scrafford, are the com mittee. This is going to be an affair; not a regular-every-day one but a genuine Christmas occasion one that will make old Santa Clans and his deer and every tiling else get in and dance. Begin put ting away money for it now, and then you will be sure to attend. The boys last year cleared 30 cents; let them pull out with more this time. To Farmers and Horsemen. Galbraith Bros., of Janesville, Wisconsin, are now offering for sale at the Live Stock Exchange, corner Fourth and' Ash streets, Portland, Oregon, a choice collec tion of theii celebrated English Shire, Hackney, and Cleveland Bay stallions, at moderate prices and on terms to suit the pur chasers. These horses are all of the highest individual merit and most fashionable strains of breed- ng. -Every animal will be satis factorily guaranteed. Farmers when in Portland should call and see the best draft horses ever brought to Oregon. Another Gun Store. Ed. B. Bier is having the room formerly occupied by a barber shop, next to Paddock's grocery, fitted up and will soon occupy it with a gun store, and will be prepared to do general repairing in this line. Letters. Advertised for Oct. 11, 1887: Wm. Buttler, Henriz Behrins, foreign, John Frase, N. Friend, foreign, Lizzie Hilliard 2, Frank Johnson, Robert H. Rene bame, J L. Smith. F. A. Helm, P.M. 1890 WILL SEE IT! Not a Comet nor a Famine, But a County Fair. WILLAMETTE GRANGE The First to Consider the Question of Organizing an Association for Such a Purpose. Willamette Grange, No. held a sort of grange fair in connection with their meeting on last Thurs day in their hall a few miles south west of Corvallis. A goodly num ber of persons were present and quite a display of products was shown. At noon the dinner was spread and everyone partook, of a feast which was of a most de licious nature. Two profs, of the agricultural college weie present, J. D. Letcher and F. L. Washburn. and their addresses were very in teresting. Among the topics that were dis cussed was the idea of organizing an association to conduct a fair in Benton county, and all were in favor of such a movement, and after the "talks" were over Jas. Martin, Geo. Mercer ani Jas. Bruce,"were appointed a committee to consult with the county horti cultural society and other granges in the county, to see what could be done in the matter. Below is a list of the exhibitors and what they had on exhibi tion: Mrs. Jas. Bruce. One Summer squash, strawberry vines in bear ing. Mrs. J..M. Wilkinson. Sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, melons, carrots, grapes, flowers, general display of vegetables, cauliflower. J. S. S. Powell. Pumpkin weigh ing 50 pounds, stock beets one 42 pounds, display of cereals, celery, pop corn, winter radish, apples. F. A. Horning. One mammoth squash 128 pounds, summer squash, long green cucumber, general dis play of tomatoes, display of pears, nuts. John Whiteaker. Flat Dutch cabbage, field coriu Jas. Martin. Pears. C. ' Culver. Display of field corn. . Maj. Jas. Bruce. Egg plant. Mrs. M, J. Harris. Display of potatoes and tomatoes. , In this matter of a county fair the members of this grange should receive considerable praise for the effort they are putting forth to form such a society and it is hoped that they will not let interest in it die down. Geo. Armstrong, one of Benton county's prosperous farm ers, for the past few months- has been advocating the fair question and finally became discouraged at the litjtle attention given to it. Stock sales could be held in . con junction with a fair aud it would attract the attention of persons from other places and incite them to making it a business to be pres ent during the exhibition, and buy ers of stock would also come and eave some of their money in the county. 1 here are more ways than one which would help to cre ate interest in ' these meetings. To get right down to plain facts every evidence now shows that be fore another year Benton county will have a fair of her own. Speci mens of what this county can pro duce are shown in the windows of the real estate brokers in Corvallis, and they will compare very favora bly with that of any other place or country. i MOTHERS! Castoria is recommended by physicians for children teething. It is a purely vege table preparations, its ingredients are pub lished around each battle. It is- pleasant to the taste and absolutely harmless." It re lieves constipation, regulates the boweis, quiets pain, cures diarrhoea and wind colic, allays feverishness, destroys worm, and prevents convulsions, soothes the child and gives it refreshing and natuaal sleep. Cas toria is the children's panacea the mothers' friend. 35 doses, 35 cents. 3:16-2y. Thanksgiving next. Steam Mill and Elevator.- Early next spring will see work begun on a new steam 100-barrel flouring mill, and a 100,000 bushel grain warehouse in conjunction Pun. Avery, John Rickard, John Smith, and Mr. AVilson of the Cor vallis mills, have formed them selves into a company, and arti cles of incorporation have been drawn up and signed, to go ahead with the w,ork. The estimated cost of the mill will be $20,000. It will be situated on the property where W. A. Wells' warehouse now stands being six lots, three formerly owned by Mr. W. and three to Mr. Smith's. The contract tor furnishing the stone for the foundation has been let to R. Sar geant, and he will begin very soon to get it out and hauled to the site of the mill. This mill will be a grand improvement in this city, and credit is due W. A. Wells for making the project a "go," for. he has worked diligently on it for the past eight months. He, having sold his property, (consisting of the warehouse here) will now give attention to his Boonville elevator and take life a little easier than he has in the past. River and Boats. The weather agent has been very liberal in his supply of damp weather through the valley since Sunday last and, in consequence tnereoi, tne Willamette river is on the rise having up to yesterday evening risen two feet six inches above low water mark of '89 or two feet above regular low water; and by this a. m. it must be considerably higher. Mr. Wells, the O. R. & Co.'s agent in this city, receiv ed a telegram yesterday that the Modoc, that company's light draft boat, left the metropolis for Cor vallis that morning, and she is ex pected to arrive this morning. The Oregon Pacific boats will be started next week, it is thought, and then things will liven up somewhat in river news. Bought and Sold. A. W. Scott, of Portland, the contractor of the new school building, last week purchased five lots of Judge E. Holgate, which are situated just north of the latter's residence. It is the intention of Mr. Scott to erect cottages on each of the lots next season, and have them to rent. Hurrah for Scottl Bully for the Judge. C. L. S. C. A chautauqua class has been organized in the eity and will meet next Monday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, in the parlor of the Congregational church. We hope to have a large class and any wishing to join will be welcome to that meeting. Emma Thompson, secretary. Wheat. Since the raise in the river with the probabilities of navigation being resumed, the price of wheat has risen one and a half cents, making it worth 62 cents now. No service at the Presbyterian church on next SuntUy, as Rev. Thompson is at Pendleton attending the synod. Sunday school at the usual hour. Absolutely Pure. This powder never varies. A marvel of puritv, strength, and wholesomeness. . Moie economical than the ordinary kinds, an.d cannot be sold in competition with the mul titude of low test, short weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold only in cat?. Royal Baking Powder Co., 1(M Wall St., New York, U:30-av.4 I tAt most ALL READY! Our new and elegant Fall and Winter stock is now all in; marked low and ar ranged for sale. It is th3 largest and most attractive line ever opened by any one house in Benton county. If you want any of it call soon as we will commence early next month to make shipments to Yaquina City. . Yours, anxious to please, Corvalliss, In order to reduce stock at the "People's Grocery," Can find a line of Baking Powders, Teas, Canned Fruits and Vegetables, Chewing and Smoking Tobaccos, and other articles too numerous to mention, for sale at cost and below, for cash. You will also find all Groceries Crockery, Glassware, etc., for sale at Prices that DEFY all competition. In order to be convinced, come and see for yourselves. I MEAN Oregon. F im w BUSINESS.