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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 7, 1902)
THE CORVALLIS GflETfE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1902. - To cover the cost of setting and dis - tributing the type in snch matters, a charge nf fifty cents will be niide for each "Card of Thanks." and five cents per line for each set of "Resolutions of-l Condolence" appearing in these columns. LOCAL NEWS. Deeply cut prices in our odd and end sale at Kline's. Young's Cash Store Any hat in window for 2o cents. If you want to SEE as you should SEE. see Dr Lowe, at the Ucciden tal Hotel. Mrs. Mary Hemphill has appointed administratrix of th tate ef the late S. A Hemphill. Walter Wilpn wifft nnrl dautrh took their departure, yesterday San Francisco, where they will visit for a couple of weeks. Wanted A woman of experience to do general house werk. Can have steady employment if atten tive and satisfactory. Mrs. M. S. Woodcock. Groceries at Young's Cash-Store We-still continue in Ladies' and Fancy goods, Hats, Shoes and No tions. Give us a tall. Goods de li ered in city. Morgan & Eglin have sold the Owen Thompson 75-acre farm on Beaver creek to D. C. Ecker, re cently of Oklahoma. The consider ation was $1,700 cash. Major Dubbin, of Portland, will preach in the Salvation Army hall Thursday evening, Feb , 13th. Cof fee and cake will be served for 10 cents. All are cordially invited. Mrs. Geo. W. Bigham left yes terday for Oregon City to join her husband. She has just purchased a New Home sewing machine from T. W. Dilley, which she took with her. Just received from Hart Schaff ner & Marx the new white and black samples of ready made suits and overcoats. You fellows who want something nobby, drop in and see them at Kline's. Henry Ambler, the real estate agnt of Philomath, will be in Cor vallia every Saturday. Parties wishing to see him, can do so by oalling at the Occidental hotel, be tween the hours of Hand 1.' Services at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and even ing as usual. Sunday school at 10 a. m , Christian Endeavor-at 6:30 p. in. You are cordially invited to be present. Rev. Andrew Car rick, Pastor, The winter house -cleaning and remnant sale at Nolan & Callahan's is now running in full blast. The store has been crowded with eagtr buyers. It is impossible for anyone to get past without knowing that there is something doing wi'hin. T. W. Dilley will handle the Im perial bicycle again this season. "Imperial" has always been the synonym for the best bicycle made, and this year will be no exception. The wheels are guaranteed. Dilley is also agent for the New Home sewing machines. E. D. Baker, of the Sulphur Springs Stock Farm, has disposed pf a number of fine animals to P. A. Kline, who reoently purchased the Wilson and Brooker place just west of Corvallis. The sale includ ed 175 goats, 8 Aberdeen Aueus heifers, and 100 head of Shropshire sheep. The price pajd was $1,840. Mr. and Mrs. H. L Hall have left Oregon City, where they made their home -luring the last five or six months, and have secured a place near Buena Yistft- Mrs. Hall tianie up, Wednesday, t visit with ht-r parents, Mr. and Mis. D. S. Adams. In the course of a week she expects to return to Buena Vista, , telephone message from an Al bany party to a frienJ in this city a couple of days ago announced that there are several cases of small pox in that city and it was desired to keep the matter quiet. If such is the case it should be an nounced, as no one cares to take. fny changes on a mat'tei of thu na Oio and-'fore -warned is fore armed" J. F. Stt and M. F. Bridgess. two O A C students, have under taken to make an induction coil. The coil will be about ten inches lona ov aoout live inoiies in aiame it.. ? er. iney will use co. 5b suk in sulated wire and it will take seven IT poi ounds of it. I hero are ldAKJU t per pound, so. it will be seen hat'the'boys have all told 91,000 feet of wire to wind up. A most unusual thing occurred last week on the farm of Joseph Yates, three miles east of this city. One of his ewes gave birlh to four lambs. It is not thought that p?ce tpan ouo cj. idem can y,e ralg f,' posgibly two'. Mr. Ifates states that a haw seasons ago two of bis pwea eaoh gave hinh to thFee lambs. Of the lot of six, five were raised. This was a remarkable record, but so far four lambs at a birth beats anything that Mr. Yates and other stockmen in this section have ever heard of. This Remarkable ewe is a Cotswold. W. A. Sanders, Jeweler. . A feast of bargains in our odd and end sale for February at Kline's. il- . . ' Mrs. Mary Bryson returned Wed nesday from a visit .of some du a tion in Portland. I have a few pairs of mud guards left at 75 cents per pair. J. K. Ber ry, the Bicycle Hospital. Geo. Whitesides left. Wednesday for a visit with relatives in Port laud. He expects to return Sunday. At the Corvallis Saw Mill for the present you can get good shingles sor $1.40 per M. Also gsod fenc- int basket ball game will be playtd at the armory -Saturday evening at 7 130, between teams of gentlemen representing the Monmouth Normal school, and the O A C There will r YTral-wMniwa at SI, iii. church, South, every evening this week and over next Sunday. All are invited to come and take part in these meetings W. B. Smith, Pastor. Dr Lowe, tee oculo optician is now at the Occidental Hotel, to re main until Sunday. The Doctor has been coming to Corvallis for yeais ana has many mono? ana patrons in Benton county. A note received this week" from TJ. B. Vogle, now the leading jewel er 01 Lompoc, uaiix., states that the writer is well. He adds: "It is very cold here for 'The Garden of Eden I don t see how our ances tors stood it." The Ladies Missionerv society of the Presbyterian church gave one of their Missionery Teas at the home ol Mrs. P. Avery on Wednes day afternoon. The attendance was arge and the meeting proved to be success, greatly enjoyed by all. The subject for G. S. O. Hum bert's morning discourse will be: Abraham the inend of God." At 7:30 p. m.: "Are the Phenome na and Messages of Spiritual Medi ums from the Spirits of the Depart ed?" Those interested in these ubjects are cordially invited to attend. Mr. W. O. Heckart is 42 years of age we violate no confidence when we make this announce ment. Last Wednesday round ed out this period in Mr. Heck art's life, and the event was cele brated that evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Calkins. A de licious supper was served, to which were invited the guest ot honor and Rev. Carrick and Dr. Altmaa. A most pleasant eve ning was passed. Our citizens are looking forward with considerable interest to tho appearance of the U of O Glee Club iit this city. Catohy" 6ongs render ed by a olub of enthusiastic students seldom fail to awakeu the most un responsive audiences, for college boys sing with a swing and a dash characteristic of student life. Their mirthful melodies are suggestive tf unlimited fun and mischief, while the more serious efforts show the trained mind and voice. The tour of '02 is the fifth in the history of the club. The club has been warm ly received and enthusiastically praised wherever it has sung. The siok horse belonging to Mr. P. L. Bilyieu, is slowly dying and has been for a day or so. He is a fine large work horse and his death breaks up Mr. Bilyieu's team for the present. He fell in the street near Mr. Alpricht's home in Cor vallis about a week ago, and was drawn oa a sled by his owner to the Gellatly barn where he got better for a day or so, but took a relapse yesterday, Mr. Bilyieu stretched a tent near the barn and has stayed by the animal night and day that he might give him the strictest at tention. The horse's ailment was of the kidneys causing partial paralysis,. The county court met in regular pession last Wednesday. The usual grist of bills was allowed. In addition to the other bills, payment was ordered made to the various road supervisors for the past year. This was an annual payment- J. D. Wells peered, bia resignation as supervisor of road district No. 3 and A. F. Hershner wag appointed in his place. In the matter of the petition for the re opening of road in the southern part of the county through the lands 01 li. H. Hewett, was granted and the supervisor of the district was ordered to proceed wiiii iae erveyqr ana re-open me road according to the way it was laid out some time ago. The late Mrs. Hebecca Kelly made provision in her will for the appointment of Mrs. Louise Crees as trustee of certain prop' erties belonging to the estate of the deceased. The trustee is given authority to sell the prop ert now occupied, by Uev. No ble, 'and t'exeeute deed to the purchaser, and out of tlje pro cegds of said sale pay the costs and charges of said sale, and the remainder she is directed to pay over to the Christian and Mis sionary Alliance of New York the said trustee to use her judgMsented. with" a1 fine rocking chair, nient as to rkaunen.Qjsal &JLq .re alize best price tor. said premises.' AS SEEN BY OTHERS. Seaator Myraa Points oat Our Skort comiags, as He Sees Tkem." About the middle of last month Senator O. W. ; Myran, of Min nesota, came to Corvallis for the joit purpose of seeing the place and visitisg bis mend,' W. W. , Calkins, who recently. located among us. Senator Myran while here wrote a lengthy letter to the Norman County - (Minn.) Index. He gives, a very good, description of this country and the pnets o; real estate, and shows himself to be a very keen observer. We think that he has a little over- awn the picture of "tumble n shacks," but they may ap- peat werse to etners tnan tney do tb us. At any rate his obser vatibns may serve the purpose of nirir our eves to onr own shortcomings. In nearly all in stances there is much truth in what he says. We have only space to devote to that part of his letter which deals directly with ws, as follows: From what I can learn of the country I believe that lands are much lower in proportion to the actual value of land than any where that I have been in ray travels. I can see no reason why these lands when compared with lands in the east, and with lands on' other parts of the coast, shoald not be worth , from $ieo per acre up. A country where winter never comes; where ap ples, pears, peaches, prunes and all fruits that can be growm in temperate climes abound; where the soil is rich and which is within . easy driving distance from unsurpassed summer re sorts on the sea coast, and in the mountains where fish and game are plentitul; with a healtny climate and good water: where crops never fail and where no provisions to speak of have to be made for wintering cattle, where cattle, sheep and goats abound and are profitable: it seems to me it most in the very nature of things, sooner or later- attract at tention," and when attention is once thoroughly attracted to this country I am thoroughly satisfied that prices will not remain long1 at their present level. For a man with moderate means I have not seen any place east or west that" presents so many attractive features for a home.. Of course the. wet season might be disagreeable to same; and to others, as- for instance, to myself, made undesirable to re main during the wet spell on ac count of health, but for myself, if I had my health so that I did not fear an unfavorable effect from the wet weather, I would not hesitate to cast my lot with the inhabitants ot the Willam ette Valley. Corvallis is a town f 2200 people. The State Agricultural College with about 600 students is located here. -The public buildicgs, such as court house, city hall, etc., are generally geod. The hotel accomodations are- poor, and to one accustomed to travel it gives an unfavorable impression of the town. ' There are rnany good substantial resi dences, with well kept lawns and beautiful . surroundings. There are also many premises that tre old, tumble down and in much need ot repair and care. The main business portion of the town is composed of good sub stantial brick buildings inter persed with rickety, tumble shacks in aH stages of delapida- tion, AU kinds of business seems to be taken care of and the stocks . of merchandise are large ajid compare favorably with towns of the same size in other parts ot the country. The electric light service seems to be poor. The main busjness. street is lighted, by 33 caudle jncandes ent lights thaf produce just about enough light to locate taem. On the whole, my im ression of the town is that they need to have the wave ot progress and im provement that is at present sweeping over the country pass over the tow aftd carry away the old tumble down structures and replace them with newer and modern buildings, and in fuse into its people" new life and energy. I believe the country is going to wake up and that the next few years 'will transform the place so that its oldest inhabit ant will scarcely be able to point out the ancient land marks. Surprise Party. Last Tuesday marked the 45th anniversary of the birth of Oscar Healy. Mny of his friends sur prised him at his residence in this citv that evenins. He was pre- and congratulated on all sides on bis youthful appearance, etc. Games conversation and music formed the entertainment of the evening. T. W, Dilley was present with his phono graph and gave a numoer or cnoice selections. Delicious , reiresmnents were Berved at a seasonable hour. The whole affair was" ? com plete surprise to Mr. Healy.' Those present were: air., and Mrs. G. A. RoMnson, Mr. and Mrs TV. W. Dilley, Mr. and Mrs. J. H Albright, .Mr. and -' Mrs.. Chas, Chipman. Mr. and Mrs. Cal Thrasher, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Col bert. Mr. and Mrs. P. Ward, Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Chipman.-Mr. and Mrs. R L. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. M. Starr, Mrs. Warner, Mr, and Mrs. Lyons, Dr. Rowley, Mr, and Mrs. C. Reed, Mr. tester and and daughter, anc Mr. Andrews, -: How to Keep Themi ; The citizens or uorvaius ana Benton.countv have expended six hundred and fifty dollars, in money besides a good deal of personal ef fort to advertise this county in the East. Men are coining here - every day to look for homes.; Excursion and common-point rates which go into effect in the spring 'are sure to bnue a large influx of immigrants, who have been headed this way by our advertising among eastern people. " ... To get nome-seeKers nere is im portant; to keep them here after tnev nave come is 01 vastly more importance. ' The most desirable class of im migrants are men of intelligence and means, whp will not camp on the spot where they get off the train regardless of inducements. They will canvass the valley and state, and, if seeking a home in town, ocate where residences and their grounds look neat and well kept; where the business streets are lined with good buildings and not . dis figured by unsightly shacks; where lght, water and sewer systems are adequate; where streets -and side walks are good and kept in re pair; where the people are . wide awake, energetic, enthusiastic;, in- pired with faith in their city or town and ready . to uphold and de fend it on all occasions. : No town can expect an Eastern man of sufficient judgment and dis cretion to make a desirable citizen to launch out immediately upon nis arrival, buy .property, erect buildings, and improve things gen erally, unless he sees that the old inhabitants of sufficient means have confidence enough in the 'place to begin that kind of work. If the owner of property offered for sale has not deemed it profitable and ex pedient to keep the buildings paint, the fences up, the lawn sodded and the place generally inviting by a few of those simple and inexpensive embellishments .which distinguish between a home and a mere stop ping place, what is the likelihood of his finding a purchaser at a rea sonable figure. We need not deceive ourselves. The impetus which is to start the town out on a period of improve ment and prosperity is not . coming from the outside, it must start from within. 1 Such a movement may gain acceleration from abroad, but it must start from home. Unless united and persistent ef fort be made by our own people to make Corvallis a place to be desired a neat, thriving, up-to-date city the incoming throng of . desirable per sons will come and go and we will be no better off for their coming, - A Nen Foreman. Mr. W. J. Kent, recently from Portland, Oregon, will take charge of the Agricultural Col lege farm on the 15th inst. as foreman, presumably the posi tion now filled by Mr. O. V. Conner. Mr. Kent's salary for this year will be $50 per month, with a prospective increase next year; at any rate hev will have the isse of the present dairy building as a residence for himself and family when the dairy business of the college shall be transferred "to the now Agricultural building, about September 1st. Mr. Kent has for the last few year been in the employ of the Oregon River and Navigation Company as .civil engineer; bat when he first came to Oregon in 1895, he established, the cream ery at S.cio4 !tittn county, and a skimming station near there. He is a great lover of farm animals and ill is chiefly on that account that he has been employ el bv the authorities and he come strongly endorsed by Re gent Killin. His family will re main in Portland for the present, where his daughter is in school. lotter list For the week ending Feb. 1, 1902. Persons calling for these letters will please state date on which they were advertised. They will be charged at the rate of one cent each. laverio Sandro Arsido, D.G. Clark, Miss Jessie Finley, E. F. Irying, Mrs. Jane Mitchell, W. Nickels, Francis Prar Miss Jennie Roeers. Miss Annie Sum mers, Wm. F. Schooley. i. B,- Wheeler 2. Foley's Honey and- Tar cures colas, prevents pneumonia. Additional Local. Today is Chinese New Years. Dr Lowe's glasses strengthen the eyes and brain. . Born, Tuesday, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hodes, in' this city, a daughter. If you have auy aches ' or pains, can and see Ui. Holt, The Osteo path. Examination tree." The marriage of Miss Lizzie Griffin, of Eugene,, and Attorney Roscoe Bryson, now of Pendle ton,-is 'announced to take place February 19th. : ? v A. L. Klecker, of Dodson, Mon tana, passed through Corvallis this week -on his way to Alsea, oa a viBit to his father, P. Klecker, ' of that valley. Mr. uuecker will return to Montana in about six weeks. - Rev. C. C. Polinr, Ph. D., of Dallas College, will - preach in the United Evangelical church tonight at 7:30 o'clock. The quarterly meeting of the church will be held at the close of the service. ' x ... - . Sunday will be the . occasion of the Fourth Quarterly meeting at tae United Evangelical church. In the morning Rev. L Myran Boozer will preach on the sub ect, "The Lords Supper." In the evening Rev. C C. Poling, h. D., will preach, and the Communion service will be ob served. All are cordially invited.' Carl G. Hodes, one of Albany's popular dispensers of good spirits, paid relatives visit in this city Sunday and Monday. Carl says there is a contest for suprema cy in Albany between the Anti-Saloon League and " the saloon interest. Register. A Silver Medal Oratorical Contest'' will be held in the Opera House Saturday night under the auspices of the W. C. T. Good music will be rendered. Ad mission 10 cents. Reserved seats 15 cents. Tickets on Sale at Gerhard's, Friday and Saturday. M. H. Kriebel and Colonel Garragus, representing the Washington Lift Ins. Co., of New York, are in the city to re main several days. Mr. Kriebel is now residing in Portland, but leaves shortly to take up mis residence in Salt Lake City. ' Rev. Moore attended the Educational Convention at Salem this week, and visited Oregon City and other points. In a note to the Gazette he says "Please announce quarterly meeting at the M. E. church. Dr. T. B. Ford will preach next Sunday morning and evening." During the past week Henry Ambler has negotiated, the sale of two farms. The Chas. Thompson stock ranch, six miles west f Philomath, consisting of 80 acres, passed to W. H. Smith, of New Lancaster, Kansas.. The price paid was $l,loo. The Samuel Wells farm of 12o acres, two miles west of Philomath, pass ed toB. T.Jones, of Johnstown, Neb., for $l,8oo. In both instances the pur chasers are given immediate possession. Want a Large Tract. Mr. N. P. Peterson has been in corres pondence for some time with a large firm in St. Paul, Minn., extensive dealers in farm lands. In response to inquiries from this firm, Mr. Peterson sent the in formation that land could be bought within a radius Jof two to three miles from Corvallis for 4o per acre ; three to six miles, for $3o to $35 per acre; lo to 2o miles, for f 25 per acre, all Willamette Valley land. Foothill land, one-third valley, he quoted at $lo to $12 per acre. The firm in St. Paul seemed well pleased with these figures, and have asked Mr. Peterson to give his best figures on a piece of land comprising from 5, 000 to 5o,ooo acres of land in this locality. Parties knowing of such a tract might do well to correspond with Mr. Peterson. Mail Coatracts. The PoBtoffice has awarded contracts for carrying the mails on the several star routes in the Western states, for the next four years. Contracts which have just been made will commence July 1, littM. Following are the. routes contracted for in this vicinitv. with the name of the successful bidder, and the amount of the contract, the rate being by the year: Alsea. by Angora, to liaewaier, x miles, once a week. B. J. Barclay, $180 AJsea, by Lobster and uox, to Eisner. J. Wilson, $594. Monroe to Glenbreok, 5 miles, twice a week. L, E, Peek, $95. Monroe, by Bruce, to Corvallis, 18 miles, six times a week. R. Norwood, $630. Peak, bv Wesley, to Philomath, 12 miles, three times a week, W. E. Allen, $300. Philomath to Alsea, 19 miles, six times week, M. Vidito, $588. Philomath, bv Fern and Inavale, to Dusty, 15 miles, six times a week. B. L. Packard, $420. Wren, by Moskins, to Kings valley, iz miles, aix times a week. O. L. Rams dell, $470- ' Junction Vy to Monroe, 9 miles, six timsa a. week. Charles West, $320. Bids f er Wood. Bids for furnishing the Agricultural College with wood for the ensuing year will be received by the Purchasing Agent nn to and including March 8. 1902. See the Clerk of the College for the specifics tions. ie&st P. PaX,y, Sec. Board Regents. Corvallis, Oregon, February 1902. Black for boa with Mink head. Find er will tlease leave same at this office and receive reward. "Gut to the . Thatis -.the. only : way "we can think of to describe the prices which will prevail in onr ' Odd and End Line of . GENT'S FURNISHINGS, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES For the month of February . On Broken Lots Only H Wo toi profits to the winds, ignore cost and dis regard former selling prices of broken lots. : .. S. L The White House. oQse furnish inns i IT WILL COST YOU NOTHING TO GET OUR PRICES And will save you money when yott want to buy. We will be pleased to have you call and examine our stock, whether you buy or not. f3 FORD & LAWS House Furnishers, South 'end of. Main Street, - - - Corvallis, Oregon. now IS YOUR- To secure a Good Home, Splendid Summer Grazing Lands at The Coast Land & Live Stock Company having purchased 40,000 seres of tho Corvallis and -Yaquina Bav Wagon have now placed them on the market. These are fnnimproved lands situated iu Benton and Lincoln counties, along the line othe Gorvallis & Eastern railroad, in the bestrazing and fruit raising section of"Western Oregon. Prices: $1.00 to $4.00 per Acre'2 EasvITerms. Perfect Title. M. Mi DAVIS, Agent " October 7. .1901. Corvallis' Most Popular Eating House Pioneer Bakery f AND RESTAURANT. Fresh bread daily. A complete stock of candies, fruits and i nuts kept canstantly on hand. Smokers supplies a specialty. f H. Wa HALL, Proprietor. J PL4YINU AND TEACHING Mordaunt Goodnough Whose understanding of the higher art of music has been obtained by years of study and attested by several years suc cessful teaching, announces that he will receive pupils at anytime for the pro duction of ... . Refined, Meal and Pianjstic Plaijii) of the first clasB. Lesons also given in specialties, such as Mason's rianoiorte xeenmes, J&eea Organ, Harmony, Etc. Call at residence, one block west of courthouse. Frank Treadwell, Bennett, la., was troubled with kidney disease for two years. He writes : "I had taken several kinds of kidney remedies but with little benefit. Finally I tried Foley's Kidney Cure and a one dollar bottle cured me. Graham & "Wortham. Get your Job Wrok done here B1NNE R.. 8 A LVE the most healing salve in the world. Piano Core" MM mm Corvallis, Or .8 M Stock Ranch, .or-Perfect Nominal Prices Road lands, known as the "Coe Lands,' Corvallis, Oregonl DON'T LIVE TOGETHER. Constipation and health never go to gether. DeWitt's Little Early Risers promote easy action of the bowels with out distress. "I have been troubled with costiveness nine years," says J. O. Greene, Depauw, Ind. "I have tried many remedies but Little Early' Risers give best results." Graham & Wells. Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys and bladder right Chapped hands, cracked lips and roughness of the skin cured quickly by Banner Salve, the most healing ointment n the world. Graham & Wortham.. . Foley's Honey and Tar for chlldren.safe, sure. No opiates. We Buy and Sell Farms. If you want to 6ell farms or city prop- erty list it with us. Write us or call and see us, we advertise in Eastern papers. If you want to buy property or. want ft business location write , or call on us. fn rent, monp.v at low interest. insurance written, collections made, farms rented, etc. Office in Sanders Jewelry Store. N. P. PeteesOit. G. A. ROBlKSONr . OPPORTUNTY
