THE CORVALLIS GAZETTE, FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 1891
THE CARRIAGE FACTORY.
It was expected that the $50,000
atook for the new carriage factory
would all be subscribed by Saturday,
the 13th, but it seems that some of
onr business men are slow to take hold
of the matter with the enthusiasm
and interest that should be manifest
ed toward such an enterprise. They
have not subscribed as liberally as was
expected, while some who would be
directly benefited by the establishment
of the factory here still hang back
waiting- for others to take the stock
and let them receive the benefit with
out putting up a cent.
Gentlemen, this is not the proper
spirit to show toward an enterprise of
this magnitude. If Corvallis ever ex
pects to be more than a mere village
her business men must put their shoul
ders to the wheel of progress, and pull
together as one man. They must not
throw cold water on each others efforts.
Do not put everything off on to the
shoulders of a few public spirited and
enterprising citizens, but lend them a
helping hand, speak an encouraging
word, subscribe as liberally as you can
according to your means, to any legiti
mate enterprise that will be of benefit
to the citv. Don't say "times are
hard." Times are always hard with
those who do not try to help them
selves when they have an opportunity,
Don't say the town is good enough for
you, that you don't care whether we
have factories or not, that you can get
along without them, for you know you
are not telling the trutli when you
make snch assertions. The more life
and business there is in your town the
easier it is for you to earn your bread
and butter.
Factories giving employment to the
laboring classes, and live, pushing, and
liberal, spirited business men are the
life blood! of any town. Progressive
business men do not set back in their
offices and let the cob webs accumu
late on their front windows or the moss
and grass grow on their awnings while
they complain of hard times, that the
town is dead, etc. No they don't do that.
They advertise their goods in their
home papers, their goods are tastefully
displayed in their show windows, their
stores have an inviting appearance to
their customers. They are liberal and
public spirited, they aid both finan
cially and by their influence every
legitimate enterprise that comes along
that may be of benefit to the town.
They can afford to, for they are the
ones that make the money while their
mossback neighbors sets back bewail
ing their misfortunes and the hard
times.
Corvallis has advantages that few
other towns in the state has. She is
so situated that she has easy access to
the markets of the world, both by sea
and land. Their is timber, building
atone and mineral wealth in abund
ance in the hills and mountains near
at hand. The soil of Benton county,
of which Corvallis is the county seat,
will produce more to the square foot
than any piece of land outside of the
state of Oregon. Now why should
not Corvallis be a city five times its
present size? Because we need more
factories, more enterprises to give em
ployment to the laboring classes. Our
imports must be less, we must manu
facture our own vehicles, our own
clothing, can our own fruit, and keep
the thousands of dollars that are sent
out of the the town and county ev ery
year, here at home.
Gentlemen, you have an oppor
tunity of having one of these factories
established here now, the only one of
the kind on the Pacific coast Think
N of it, the entire trade of the coast in
tfeis line coming to Corvallis, sending
out 25 buggie wagons and carts every
day of the year. It mews 150 new
homes, 150 more families to supply
with clothing and groceries. What
are you going to do about it? Are
you going to throw cold water on the
enterprise and let it go to seme other
town. There still remains about
$10,000 worth of stock to be subscrib
ed to complete the $50,000. This
should all be taken before to-morrow
night. There are men who own prop
erty, the value of which would be en
hanced 25 per cent, by the establish
ment of this factory here, who have
not yet signed for one share of the
stock. Can you make as good an in
vestment by loaning. your money, even
if the enterprise paid no dividend on
the stock for the next three or four
years?; We think not. Then don't
wait to be forced into it, but come for
ward and sign for as much of the stock
as you can afford to. Get- one manu
facturing enterprise established here
nd others will follow..
Her Last Trip. Last Tuesday,
Mrs. B. Thompson, of Astoria, started
for Corvallis to visit her son, S.
Thompson, who lives in the northern
part of the city. She arrived in Cor
vallis Thursday on the noon train and
was met at the depot by her relatives.
She complained to them that she whs
not feeling well and a carriage was en
gaged of Thomas Eglin to convey her
from the station to the residence, not
being aware that her illness was of a
serious nature. But the pleasure of
her visit and the expected meeting of
her grandchildren was never realized
for the angel of death carried away her
spirit before the carriage arrived at its
destination, and the happy greeting of
those who were awaiting her arrival
was turned to that of sorrow. Grand
ma Thompson, as she was called, was
78 years of age. When she left As
toi ia she was feeling slightly indispos
ei but no notice was taken of it. The
long journey proved to be more than
her delicate health and old age could
stand. The funeral will "take pkce at
the residence this (Friday) afternoon
at 3 o'clock. The lemains will be in
terred in the Masonic cemetery.
JiiDS Upened. At the governor s
office in the state house, in Salem,
Monday, the board of regents of the
State Agricultural College opened bids
for the construction of the stone bast
ment and for the erection and complex
tion of the three-story frame building
of the students' hall, on the college
farm at Corvallis. The kids were as
follows: For foundation M. V.
Viesko, $1874; A. F. Peterson, $2300;
C. D. Rynearson, of Salem, $1975; J.
P. Huffman, $2331; W. Butler, $
985. For building Z. Craven, of
Salem, $19,095; E. F. Hutchins, of
Salem, $19,785; A. F. Peterson, $19,
000; O. O. Heckart, $20,500; S. G,
McFadden, $18,985; I. P. Huffman,
$18,960: W. Butler. $17,700. The
lowest bidders were W. Butler and M,
V. Viesko, on building and foundation,
respectively, and to them the con
tracts were awarded, work to be com
menced at once, the building to "be
completed and ready for occupancy
this fall. The agricultural experi
ment building will also be erected this
summer.
The Fourth. We expect to have
a rousing good time here in Corvallis
on the Fourth of July, if you want to
join with us and help us celebrate.
Come, bring your families, and your
neighbors, your cousins and your aunts.
The cily will be free to all and don't
you forget that the programme will
wind up in the evening with fire works
and a grand ball. You w'll then have
a chance to swing your best girl ia the
dreamy waltz to the excellent music
furnished by the Arion orchestra.
P. S. Let the small boys come too for
they will have a chance to ride the
greased pig.
Institute at Monroe. The local
teachers institute held at Monroe last
Friday and Saturday, was well attended
and the people of Monroe showed that
the residents of that section of the coun
ty are not behind the times when it
comes to taking a hand in educational
matters. The Gazette was furnished
with a report of the institute but it
was crowded out this week for want of
space. However, an excellent pro
gramme was rendered in a very credit
able manner.
The River. The river is about
three feet above low water mark. The
Oregon Pacific bots are still making
regular trips between Corvallis and
Portland and are carrying a large
amount of freight, lumber, pottery and
general merchandise. The only oppo
sition to the Oregon Pacific boats now
on the Willamette river is the Eldwood,
which plies between Salem and Port
land, and the steamer Salem on the
Yamhill river route. .
Social. The ladies ot the Christain
church gave a strawberry and ice cream
festival last Friday evening at the resi
dence of N. P. Briggs. There was a
good attendance and the evening was
passed very pleasantly. The Marine
band was present and discoursed some
excellent music, while both the old and
young patronized the ice cream tables
quite liberally.
Will Remove his Remains. Mrs.
T. C Keating and daughter, of Oak
land, California, have been in Corvallis
during the past week arranging for the
removal of the remains of her hus
band for interrment in the cemetery at
Oakland. Mr. Keating died in Cor
vallis about twelve years ago, in the
old Vincent House, and was. buried
in Crystal Lake cemetery.
BRIEF LOCALS.
T. R. Bailey, ot Newport, is register
ed at the Occidental.
Bargains in ladies' and childrens' un
derwear at the Ladies' Bazar.
Large choice in ruchings and neck
wear at the Ladies' Bazar.
E. W. Achison & Co. are selling
monuments at Portland prices. tf.
One hundred and fifty rolls of wall
paper, 10c. a roll, at Philip Weber's.
Wm. M. Hoag returned Wednesday
from a business trip to San Francisco
Miss Nellie Calahan, of Albany, is
visiting friends and relatives in this
city.
No circus lemonade is served at
Small & Son's. . It is the genuine pure
truck.
If you want a monument see E. W,
Achison fc Co., of Albany, before pur
chasing, tf.
A new invoice of wall paper, the lat
est designs and shadings, at Philip
Weber's.
Mrs. Cresswell, nee Ferguson, is now
visiting her aunt Mrs. S. N. Wilkins
of this city.
Small & Son have opened their ice
cream parlors and are serving a de
licious article.
For bargains in monuments, head
stones, etc., go to E. W. Achison & Co.,
Albany, Oregon. tf.
Seventy-three persons have applied
for positions as teachers in the public
schools at Eugene.
Hon. S. W. Condon has been. chosen
as orator for the Eugene Fourth of
July celebration.
Harry Samuels, Ed. Zies, Caleb
Davis, and Brady Burnett are rusticat
ing at Mary's Peak.
Alton Additon, of Portland, is at
tending graduating exercises at the
agricultural college.
There are 117 cases on the docket
for the circuit court of Linn county
which convenes shortly.
Wm. Grant, of Far Far, is stopping
in Corvallis for a few days while on his
way home from Portland.
At last accounts there was a slight
change for the better in the condition
of Hon. Thomas Cautborn.
The arrival of the Southern Pacific
pay car in this city Wednesday, made
the boys of that road happy.
Mrs. Samuel Hitchens, of this city.
is attending her daughter, Mrs. C. O.
Lee of Albany, who is quite ill.
Bom last Friday to the wife of J.
Buckingham, who lives in the Belknap
settlement, a girl, weight 9 pounds. .
E. W. Achison & Co. are handling
New Westerley Granite. This is the
hnest granite known for monuments.
Aunt Eliza Starr, of the Belknap
settlement near Monroe, is visiti ng her
daughter, Mrs. S. L. Shedd, of this city.
Three car-loads of cattle were ship.
ped from Corvallis to Portland, Thurs
day, by way of the Southern Pacific
W. J. Higgins, of Vancouver, Wash
ington, was in Corvallis last week look
ing after his prune orchard across the
river.
Arthur Spaulding who recently went
to Arizona for the benefit of his health
is now located at Sacramento. Cali
fornia,
For Sale. Eight lots in block 18,
Jobs Addition, for $600. Address
"Owner" Gazette office, Corvallis,
Oregon.
The Chautauqua Circle of this city
are talking of giving a picnic at Sulpher
Springs, about 14 miles north of Cor
vallis in the near future.
Jim Westfalls Japanese store in Al
bany, was closed by the sheriff for the
benefit of Portland creditors, last week,
for the sum of $320.37.
The Eugene Guard has began the
publication of a daily paper. It starts
out with a healthy look, judging from
the advertising patronage.
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of R. M. Wade fc Co., dealers in
hardware and agricultural implements,
which appears in this issue. .
Miss Emily Boissord, of Bo ling
Green, Ohio, arrived in Corvallis last
Tuesday and will spend the summer
Tisiting with her cousins, the Pernots.
Willamette Grange will give a grand
picnic and dance at their hall six miles
south of Corvallis on Thursday, July
2nd. . The public are cordiallv invited.
E. W. Achison & Co. handle the cele
brated Portland cement walls for
cemetery lots, ihese walls can be
furnished afJialf the cost of any other
and are far superior, - tf.
A large amount of cord wood is be
ing hauled to Corvallis at this season
of the year. A limited amount of
cord wood will be taken at this office on
subscription for the Gazette. '
Dr. Wells has taken out a liscense
to make the Chase & Co. combination
dental plate, and is prepared to fur
nish the same. Persons in need of
artificial teeth are invited to call and
examine specimens.
Arthur Brassfield has given up his
place in J. M. Nolan's store and has
gone home to Seal Rocks, where he
will spend the summer looking after the
interests of the summer visitors who
may have the good fortune to visit that
popular resort.
At a meeting of Alpha Rebecca
Lodge, No. 34, held in their ball on
Friday evening, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term:
Mrs. S. L. Shedd, N. G.; Mrs. Emery
Allen, V. G.; Miss Percy Moor, Secy.;
Mrs. L. G. Kline, Treas.
The' Corvallis Marine Band has rent
ed the building formerly occupied by
Jesse Spencer as a barber shop and is
having it papered and fitted up for a
band room. The boys will have neat
and comfortable quarters when they
get their new location fitted up.
The Marine band failed to come to a
satisfactory understanding with the
Fourth of July committee here, and
have accepted an offei to furnish music
at Eugene on that day. They also re
ceived an offer to play in Portland on
the Fourth.
N. P. Briggs requests us to inform
the public that he has a large line of
light and heavy harness that he is sell
ing at prices ranging from $12 to $50,
and he invites you to come and see I
them. From his line of buggy harness
you will have no difficulty in selecting
a set to suit your taste in style as well
as in price.
Mr. E. Hofer, editor of the Salem
Journal, was in Corvallis, Wednesday.
Mr. Hofer is interested in raising straw
berries, and was here for the purpose
of visiting the agricultural college ex
perimental farm and gaining some in
formation on the subject of raising this
delicious fruit Prof. Coote is experi
menting with 40 different varieties of
strawberries.
Information was received in this
city of the marriage of Henry Korth
auer to Miss Jessie Allen, on Wednes
day evening, June 17, 1891, at. the
heme of the brides parents in Onedia,
Illinois. The newly married couple
will start for Corvallis where they ex
pect to reside in the future. Many
hearty congratulations awaits their ar
rival here in Corvallis.
Chief of Police J. R. Scrafibrd, is
making it lively for the cows found
running at large; several have been
placed in the pound this week. He
has also set a good example in the mat
ter of cleaning the streets and alleys,
by notifying himself to clean up the
rubbish in the street in front of his
marble shop on Main street, and by
doing the same promptly upon receipt
of notification.
Senator J. H, Mitchell in a recent
interview with an Oregonian reporter,
said that the Oregon delegation are
hopeful of obtaining from the next con
gress a reasonable appropriation look
ing to the improvement of the Wil
lamette river between Corvallis and
Portland, the lower Willamette and
Columbia, between Portland and As
toria, for the continuance of the impor
tant works at Yaquina, Siuslawand
Coos bay, and the Tillam ook country.
The last congress gave Oregon $1,500,
000. What we will be able to do at
the coming session remains to be seen.
A Grand Foot Race. A foot race
will be given on the Fourth of July,
free to all boys from 22 to 15 years of
age. 1 will give to the winner a $10
suit of clothes, and Small & Son will
give to the second boy five pounds of
candy. Entries to be made on or be
fore the 1st day of July, at my store.
Race to be run on Main street,
S. L. Kline.
Specimen Cases.
S. H. Clifford, New Cosset. Wis., was
troubled with Nenralgia and Rheumatism,
his Stomach was disordered, his liver was
affected to an alarming degree, appetite fell
away, and he was terribly reduced in fleuh
and strength. Three bottles of Electric
Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisbure, III., had
a running sore on his leg of eight years'
standing. Used three bottles of Electric
Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, and his leg is sound and well. John
Speaker, Catawba, O., had five large Fever
sores on ms leg, doctors said be was incura
ble. One bottle Electric Bitters nd one
box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him en
tirely. Sold by Thos. Graham, Druggist.
ChildrerrCry forjitcher,s Castorii
for Infants
"Castorla Is so well adapted to children that
I recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to ma" H. A. Abchxb, H. D.,
HI 8a Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
"The use of 'Castorla is so universal and
its merits so well known that it seems a work
of supererogation to endorse it. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castorla
within easy reach."
Carlos Marttk, D.D.,
New York City.
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
Thb CrsTAca
"OUT OF SIGHT."
"Come off the Perch!"
Stop at the New Era and inspect the Most
Elegant stock of
FDRBISMG GOODS & HATS
Ever brought
If you will come in and see our new
Hosiery, Hats, Etc., you
E5 ARE "1 1ST IT!"
Now is the time for Linnen Dusters,
a lull line at the
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Best Coueh Medicine.
Cures where all else fails.
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HEN'S FURNISHINGS!
We are now
dealing in Clothing,
Boots, Shoes
Hew Good
ARRIVING WEEKLY.
All at Portland Prices.
Clothing Made to Order.
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WHY?
Does
Superior
Because they are Superior in Quality, Finish and Op
eration to any other stove in this market, and the fi rebacis
are guaranteed for fifteen years, and the prices are alsd the
lowest - Made in all sizes and sorts.
and Children.
Cmtoria cures Colic, Conxtfpatton,
Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea. Eructation,
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes ot-
Witaout injurious medication.
"For several years I have recommended
your Castoria, and shall always continue to
do so as it has invariably produced beneficial
results."
Edwik F. Puuin, M. D.,
" The Winthrop," 126th Street and 7th Aveu,
New York CM.
Compact, 77 Uvrbay Btrkzt, New You.
to Corvallis.
line of Shirts, Neckwear, Gloves,
will be convinced that
Recommended by Physicians.
Pleas&ut and agreeable to the ftfl
OTHI3TC3r
AND
Exclusively
Men's Furnishings,
and Hats.
If A4) uorvauis,
Oregon.
sell so many-
Stoves?
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