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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (April 18, 1902)
) THE C0RVALL1S GAZET TE. FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1902. To cover the cost of Betting and dis tributing the type in such matters, a charge of fifty cents will be nitde for each "Card of Thanks," and five cents per line for each set of "Resolutions of Condolence" appearing in these columns. LOCAL NEWS. Charles Hout has had the front of Lis meat market newly painted. Clyde Trapp left Tuesday for Waterviile, Wash, where he has employment. Charles Shenefield has accepted a position as clerk in the grocery es tablishment of P. M. Zierolt The Modern Woodmen of Amer ica will give their annual picnic at Ridder's Grove, May 31st. A grand time is expected. Received, thia week, 1200 pairs of Black Cat hone for men, women and children the best wearing nose made. For sale by S. L. Kline. R. A. Bowman returned Tuesday from Portland, where he has just completed the contract which called him to that city about three months ago. Bishop Stanford, from the East, will occupy the pulpit of the Evan gelical church next Sunday at 11 a. m.; Bible reading at 3 p. m , and preaching at 7:30. C. P. Willis, of Blodgett, was in Corvallis on business during the first of the week. Mr. Willis i3 a new comer and he is well pleased with what he has seen of Oregon. Rev. J. B. Listu, State Evangel ist of "the Christian church, will preach next Lord's day at the Christian church at 1) a. m., and Mrs. Ella M. Humbert will preach at 7:30 p. m. Early next week Chas. Blakesley will begin the task of moving the dwelling house recently purchased by F. L. Miller to the back part of the lots. Mr. Miller will make ex tensive repairs on the building. The new feed and sale stable ODPned by Bert Sharp on South Main Btreet is becoming quite popular with the public. Mr. Sharp will begin immediately a 40-foot addition to the rear of the building which he mw occupies. Mr. Ed Ilalloway exhibited his fine thoroughbred Clydesdale stal lion, Sir David II, in Corvallis Tues day. The animal was recently brought here from Southern Mis nnnri. TTe took sweenstakes as a 2-year-old at Topeka, Kansas. A. F. Peterson arrived home from Eugene a few days ago. He had in a bid for the contract of erecting a large three-story build ing in that city. The bids were re jected, but Mr. Peterson will be one of three men whose bid will be Ac cepted again. Manager Kaupisch, of the Cor vallis Creamery, is out this week in the neighborhood of Halsey, Junc tion City and Harrisburg putting in separators. This creamery is now paying 20 1-2 cents per pound for butter fat, although the bmter market hae a downward tendency. Small & Son have just added an unique and money saving machine to their well equipped confectionery establishment. It is a gasoline fur nao fnr nnnkinc candv. The heat can be so concentrated and directed that a batch of candy can be made in one-half the time consumed by the old method. The Adams Brothers are making repairs to the Albreight residence, opposite the electric light works, re cently purchased by E. Walden. The building will be occupied by the family of Mr. John Heish, who recently purchased the share of G. W. Smith in the firm of Taylor & Smith, butchers. Tuesday , -J.--M; Cameron pur chased the residence property at present occupied by the family of J. F. Steiwer. This is a splendid nronertv and there are live lots in the plot. The consideration was Sinnn which was low according to the prices property is commanding. Mr. Cameron will take possession July 1st. S. D. Hughes and W. W. Fre-s-ate, two prosperous farmers of Davenport, Neb., arrived in Corval lis this week on a tour of inspection and to secure general information aKmt the farming lands of Benton county. During the past few days they have visited several choice sec tions and report that they will probably buy -00 acres each before thev return to Nebraska. It is thuir intention to return to Corval- fill. The Gazktte will visit them regularly during their absence. The following dispatch, dated Victoria, B. C, April 12th, appear ed in a recert isue of the Oregon ian: "The bod v of James Apple white, a lineman, was found at the pWtrio lieht pole this evening. Whether he was killed by a shock or lost his hold and fell .an not be said. lie came here from Whatdom three months ago, and is believed to belong in Oregon. Friends in this city believe that the dead man is Marvin Applewhite formerly employed at the Corvallis Electric light works W. A. Sanders, Jewe'er. Mrs. C. L. Hicklin, late of Okla homa, has purchased the Reavis property in Wells & McElroy'a addition; consideration $650. Ashford Clayton, father of Mrs. Jesse Cleek of this city, died at Portland, Tuesday. The funeral occurred at Cole's" Valley, Djuglas county, yesterday. Preaching at the M. E. church, South every evening at 7:30, by Rev. L. C. Smith, of Dallas. Mr. Smith will preach next Sunday at U a. m. and 7:30 p. m. All are invited. Slate Senator John D. Daly, of Corvallis, was in Portland yester day. He says that the Republican ticket will win In Benton county, and that Mr. Furnish will receive the full party vote. Oregonian. Presbyterian church services at 11a.m. and 7:30 p. m., Sunday School at 10 a. m., Chiistian En deavor at 6:30 p. m. You are cor dially invited to attend all these services. Andrew Cakkick, Pastor. Another f the debates in the Gatch series will occur at the col lege chapel, tomorrow night at 8:00 o'clock. The question is "Resolved, That organized labor is a greater menance to the commonwealth, than is organized capital." A return game of basket ball will be played by the young ladies of the O AC and Salem teams to night at the college armory. The first game, played at Salern a few weeks ago resulted 'in a victory for the Salem team by a score of 3 to 2. W. E. Elliott died at his home one mile north of Mt. View school house yesterday morning at 3:20 o'clock, after an illness of twelve days with pneumonia. The funeral services will be conducted at the family residence this afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. F. L. Moore. The burial service will be under the auspices of the A. O. U. W., and in terment will be made at the Locke cemetery. Williarn Elbert Elliott was born in this county May 2, 1S56. His life, spent in this com munity, was such as to endear him to his friends and command the re spect of all. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn his loss. A brother of the deceased, E. J. Elliott, died on the 5th inst., at his home near this city, after an illness of only two days with acute menin gitis. The local chorus for the May Festival had two practices this week. A comparatively short time remains to perfect this portion of the orato rio work, and Mr. Nash said yester day that tri-weekly rehearsals would continue from this time un til Festival day. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of next re hearsals will occur at the usual place. A word to those who intend F . . . . i i i J joining tne cnorus, dui nave ue- Jayed: JSiext Tuesday is tne last day of grace. After that date no new members will be taken. To do so would be an injustice to those who have practiced so faithfully up to thia time, and would materially weaken the efficiency ot the work of the chorus. A plat has been made of the armory and it has been found to have a seating capacity of over 1400. A thorough canvass ot Corvallis will be made this week and those purchasing tickets will be ffiven vouchers. After the box sheet is opened, holders of vouchers will he entitled to exchange them for reserved seat tickets. Grange Picnic. May 24th is the date. Given at Willamette Grange Hall by the members of the grange. They retain the exclusive privi lege of candy stands and other refreshments. The candidates of the different political parties are cordially invited to meet with the people of this section on that day" Dance in the evening. Everybody invited. Chairman of Com. The Nurse's Note. The latest information regard- inff JMiss iserina j. nraucr t t;uu- 0- -r- r1 1 -.. dition was furnished by Mrs Of Virginia Bailev. San Francisco nurse. In a letter to Mrs. C. A Thrasher, she says: Your daughter requested me to write you a note this morning and inform you that she was do- ino- nicelv. The limb was en cased io plaster paris yesterday. Dr. Morton removed the nai from the ends of the fractured bone and found he had an excel lent union. Miss Thrasher became quite nervous during the plaster casing and a severe headache was the result. But this morning she is feeling quite herself again. She will sit up, out of bed, in a few davs and we will soon send her j home to you. She eets homesick sometimes hut with all She is a brave little girl and we will miss her very much when she leaves us. She sends love. THE CITY DDS. Passed Many Sewer Ordi-ances Bill to Suppress Bandy Bosses. All councilmen were present at the regular meeting of the city fathers held Monday evening, and the following business was transacted : Ordinances providing for the following lateral sewers were passed: A sewer along the mid- die of the alley of block 17, N B and P Avery's addition to Cor vallis; a sewer beginning at the manhole in the Jefferson street sewer in the alley back of the Presbyterian church and running to the middle, of the alley in the rear of the residence of P Avery; a sewer running through the al leys in the Lake-Holgate and Wilkins-Weber-Witham blocks; . . . . a sewer Beginning at me man hole on Jefterson street and run ning northerly through the opera house block and terminating at the court house; a sewer through the Smith-Pernot and old college blocks. Petition of Flora Porter for sewer through blocks 20 and 21, county addition to Corvallis, was granted. Petition of Geo. E Lilly and Mary Avery for a lateral sewer through block 34; petition ot G R Farra lor lateral through blk 10; and petition of E B Horning and M E Brown tor lateral through blocks 15 and 16, Averys addition, with remonstrances of Susan M Berry, J W Foster, F E Purdy and Frank Wood, were referred to the sewer committee. An ordinance was introduced as a substitute for the cow ordin ance offered to the council Mar. 10th. 1902. This ordinance pro vided for the absolute abolish ment of cows from within the corporate limits; the substitute permitted them to remain unaer certain restrictions. The substi tute was lost, aud the original motion was rejected. Later an ordinance was introduced to amend Section 2 of an ordinance relating to eertain animals and prohibiting their running at large, which was passed by the council June 13. 1892. This bill was objected to upon its in troduction and it went over until the next meeting. The police judge was instruct ed to give the usual notice of the annual city election which occurs May 19th, and the following of ficers were appointed: Judges, Caleb Davis, John Bier and S Chiprnan; clerks, Miles Starr and J W Crawford. The matter of selling or rent s' the old engine house was again referred to the finance com mittee to report at the meeting to be held April 19th. The matter of securing a ferry to use ,in securing gravel was re ferred to the street committee. The petition of the county court asking the city to pay for the electric light at the ferry landing, was granted. Petition of M M Cauthorn in regard to sidewalk along east side of lot 10, block 1, Dixon's addition, was granld. Bills were allowed, amounting to on the general, and $42.59 on the street funds. The reprt ot tne cmei or po- ice was read and placed on file. Bills of G R Farra, for $20; Dr. Rowley for $10.50, and Jri C Mano-us for $4.8. were referred to the finance committee. An ordinance to prevent and 1 A. uppress nauay nouses, anu iu punish keepers, inmates aud fre quenters thereof, passed the coun cil by unanimous vote. 1 his or dinance provides that any person who shall open, set up or keep within the corporate limits of the City of Corvallis any baudy house, or knowingly aid, rent anv nronertv to. or assist in set- ting up, keeping or maintaining the same, shall be punished by a j .... fine of not less than $25, nor more than $100; or by imprison ment in the city jail not more than 50 days. Frequenters or inmates shall be punished by a fine not less than $10, nor more than $100; or not less than five nor more than 50 days in jail. Common fame shall be compe tent evidence in support of any mrrmlaints aeainst violators of this bill. The ehief of police. all policemen and night officers shall institute prosecutions when ever he shall have reasonable cause to believe any person guil- tv of violating this ordinance. Endorses Bonding Plan. Editor Gazette: In the matter of county roads which seems to be attracting particular attention at this time I beg to endorse the sentiment so far ex pressed as to the necessity for good roads and the benefits to be derived therefrom. There is no one thing that more for - the enterprise of the citizens ot a comunity, nor that makes a; better impres sion on the new comer, , and is more attractive than nice, neat public buildings, good roads and nicely kept homes and farms. I take it that it is generally agreed that we must have a betterment in our public thoroughfares. But the question is how best to obtain them. This is a matter that may require same legisla tive consideration. It will not do to depend upon private con tributions either , in work or money to supplement our pres ent road tax, because all men will not agree as to the amount they should contribute, nor when and how it should fce bestowed. The only just and equitable way is by taxation, which will reach and fall on all alike, both resi dent and non-resident according to wealth and ability to pay. It has been suggested that the county be bonded. As a rule I am opposed to bonding future generations. But in this case, as our county is out of debt, times are getting pros perous and our people are out ot debt, and roads and bridges are . . . : j t an absolute puunu .eci-y, . would suggest that should I be chosen by the people f Benton county to represent them in the state senate I shall layor a Dili authorizing the county court of Benton county to Jissue any sum of County Road and Bridge Bonds not to exceed the sum of ,ooo to run say ten years, buti to be redeemable earner at tne pleasure of the county; to draw interest not to exceed 4 per cent. ' annually. Provided the legal tax payers of the county shall! vote in favor ot said bonds at a special election to be ordered by the county court. The court to first determine the amount of bonds necessary to be issued af- - - 1 i ter thorough consideration; saia bonds to be issued in denomina tions of $100 each, and be sold j to the citizens of Benton county and to the highest bidder, giving any citizen a chance to purchase. The roads to be improved accord ing to certain specifications and be let by contract, by the mile, to the lowest bidder, and also to the citizens of the county, there by aiding and encouraging home men and retaining the money at home. The commissioners' court to be authorized by the act to levy a small road tax with other taxes to be used in creating- a sinking fnd to meet and pay off the bonds. The contractors of road work to either enter into bonds, the same as bridge builders, or to receive one-half the contract price at the completion of his work and the other half six months later, conditioned that his work stands the test of six months use. If not, let them be repaired by the contractor at his expense so as 'to comply with contract, then get the remainder of his money from the county. This is the outline of my plan for the betterment of our public highways, bridges, etc. By this means the roads and bridges can be improved, evtry one benefit ted will pay for it and no one miss materially the expense. There are some other changes in some of the present laws I re tard as being: very essential whirh T heme to discuss before the people prior the election. Yours truly, F. P. Morgan. Mr. Farley's Idea. From a number of sources we learn that the plan suggested by the Gazette in a recent issue, for the betterment of our county, roads is meeting with general favor. In another column Mr. F. P. Morgan discusses the plan proposed and outlines a practical method ot leg islative nroceedure. It seems to us that the only practical way 10 get, . 1 A. good roads, and get them quickly, economically and in a way that te burden of expense can oe most easilv borne, is by the bonding method outlined in our issue 01 me - .... P i 1 1 th inst. Mr Farley has a plan which has m. with some favor, but it is sim- nlv structure built of old methods anH it embodies their objectionable features, as well as their good points. Mr. Farley's plan is sub etnntia V tnis: UBl ail mo oupra visors of the county draw up peti- Hnn and cause them to be circu lated in their respective districts, ... . f Al.-nKaAv wrrwly- TTolinnfT .A loom at $2.. 'SO ner dav. a man - x J 1 nd a single hand at 1.5u per day. Give those who subscribe the privi lege of putting the work on the road that eacn is most iuikibbicu iu. The county court is to be asked to rlnnate from the public fund one AnWar for each dollar that is sub scribed by the citizens of the sever al restricts, the supervisor to give the man that donates labor the privilege of working out the money tpd bv the county. By this plan the county would speaks practically , be employing : men on the roads at a wage of 75 cents per day, and men with, teams at $1.50 per day. The work would be done under the supervisors instructions, but each man could work on the road in which he was most inter ested. ' F " Now, unfortunately -it. happens that the season best adapted to roadmaking comes just at a time when farmers can employ their time to best advantage and greatest profit on their farms. 'Seventy-five cents per day" is no temptation to them, and inen who , are seeking employment can find more remun erative work. The recent work done on the Corvallis-Philomath .road was economically handled, yet those employed with teams received $2.40 per day for their labor. At this sum, even, farmers could not be induced to -neglect their other work, and Corvallis teamsters haul ed the gravel for this road. It is plain to be seen, then, tnat the opportunity offered by Mr. Far ley's plan will be seized, upon by those wrio live in the mountain districts, and the mam-traveled roads will be - neglected. In other words, where the work of improve-' t . a! ment should reany Degin at me J It A? -1J mam centers 01 population anu spread outward, it will begin at the extremities ,." and crawl backward. While the county court has never refused to encourage volunteer work on the main roads by contributing dollar for.dallar, its policy has been to give the roads which accomodate only a few persons, a fraction of the amount subscribed by the citizens of such districts. Thjs method is wise and equitable; but Mr. Farley's plan would give the private rbads the same privilege enjoyea oy our main thoroughfares. It has been stated that the plan advocated by Mr. Farley was em ployed in the emprovement of the state road south of Corvallis three years ago. This is a mistake. The business men of Corvallis contrib uted $619.21 for the betterment of the four miles of road immediately south of the Marys river bridge, and the county court appropriated a like amount. This money was used to employ men and teams to improve the road. The 'following fall $100 was subscrioea to do usea . - : j 1 41 in graveling mis rou anu mo court appropriated a like amount, so that under these favorable con ditions that short strip of road has cost over $300 per mile, and still needs attention. The plaa supgest- d by the Gazette and elaborated upon by Mr. Morgan, win give us better roads in a much shorter time, at far less expense, than by any other plan so far devised. Additional Local. Ride a Rambler. The highest possible price paid lor wool and mohair at F. L. Miller's. Oil meal for sale at Graham & Wells. Splendid feed for dairy stock. . If you have ai.v aches or pains, call and see Dr. "Holt, The Osteo path. Examination tree. T. W. Dilley has just received a lot of new Imnerial wheels. Take a. lnnk at them. Thev are the latest. If you-wish to buy, sell or trade flnvtbins-. see Mdfeau & Efflin, the leading real estate hustlers. They will treat you right. Dressmaking. MVa AftHdnjc. dressmaking. Prices reasoaable. Call at 905, Third street, Corvallis, Oregon. For Police Judge. I hereby announce myself as a candi date for the office of Police Judge, sub iact to the choice of voters at the city election to be held May 19, 1902. Respectfully, i E. P. Greffoz Save Your Junk. This is cleaning time and there are nlwsvs old articles of tin ware, brass, iron, bottles, bags, rags, etc to throw away. These can be turn ed in- hv BPPintr Jacob Blumberg. He buvs them. Wanted. To trade nice improved 10-acre block near the Oregon Agricultural College and $1000 or Sl.500 cash for good farm. Business chance for sale to party de siring an investment where he will realize immediate returns and good profits. Answer quick. Morgan & Eglin, $50 Reward. We the undersigned, hereby offer $50 reward for the arrest and conviction, or information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party Tor parties who sawed the bicycle frame belonging to Milton P. Morgan in Corvallis, Ore., on or before April 12th, 1902. Milton P. Morgan. J. K. Berry. Attention! Whv will you wear ready-made cloth ing when yon can get suits made to order hv J. Wraee? Fit guaranteed. Go and see samples and inspect his stock. Get your Job Work done here (Hart-." , .Schaffiier U Mart fa Hoy . fade Clofhes YOUR Tailor- Mr I OW IS To secure a Good Home. Splendid Stock Kanch, or reflect Summer Grazing Lands at Nominal Prices The Coast Land & Live Stock Company having purchased 40,000 acres of the Corvallis aDd Yaquina Bay Wagon have now placed them on the market These ara unimproved lanaa enuaiea iu eniuu nun iuw" -..v-. along the line of the Corvallis & Eastern railroad, in tne Dest grazing anu iruu raising section of Western Oregon. Prices: $1.00 to $4.00Jper Acre"! Easv Terms. Perfect Title. WL. WL DAVIS, Agent October 7. .1901. Real Estate, Insurance, Collecting and Ex change If you wish to buy or sell. anything see us. We have a nice fne of farms and citv orocerties. improved and unimproved ; sever al nice acre blocks near the college Titles investigated, collections Corvallis, Corya-Hs' Most Popular Eating House Pieiieer Bakery AND RESTAURANT. Fresh bread daily. A complete stock of candies, fruits and nuts kept canstantly on hand. Smokers supplies a specialty. H. W HALL, Proprietor. OPYRISHT J Notice for Publication. By order of the county court of Benton county, State of Oregon, at the regular 1 April session, April 3rd, 1902. 1 will re ceive sealed bids for the con struction of a bridge across Marys river, south of Corvallis, accord ing to plans and specifications now on file at the office of the county surveyor in the court house, the same to be a dupli cate of the present structure, or accord ing to any other plans which any bidder may present accompanied by bids for construction of the same. Also, I will receive sealed bids for a temporary bridge to be used in crossing said stream while a permanent bridge is in course of con struction. Each bidder shall deposit with his bid 5 per cent, of the amount of such bid. Bids shall be opened Wednes- Aa-a ATav 7th. 1902. at 1 p, m. The j j ' - . - , court reserves the right to reject any and all bids. G. 11. Waggoner, County Suryeyor of Benton Co. N. Jackson, Danville, 111., writes: "My daughter had a severe attack of la grippe and a terrible cough settled on ber lungs. We tried a great many remedies without giving relief. She tried Foley's Honey and Tar which cured her. She has never been troubled with aOugh since. Y O-U N G MEN'S STYLE One of the most successful and popular clothing styles for young men ever designed was Hart, Scaaffner &Marx' original "Var sity" sack. This season's Youag Men's Style is quite different in cut, but not in its promise of great popular favor, among men who seek the latest and best style; nor in the excellent quality. The 'flare" in the skirts is gote aad the front of the coat is chaaged decidedly, bet it's the style all right. If you want to have the right thing you must find the H. S. & M. label; other makers may try to imitate the style; the label is your clothes-insuraace policy. We add to the makers Gur own guarantee oi yonr satis faction. S, L Kline, OPPORTUNITY Road llands, known as tne oe t-anuu, . , . . CorvaIlis,.Oregonl Agents. and outside the town limits. made, conveyancing, etc. Oregon. n Dainty Spring Styles on the most chaste designs make our new wall papers the only rival of the floral beauties of Spring. You cannot feil to be captiyated by their elegance, and you can completely transform your house by giving us an order to decorate your rooms. C. A. Barnhart, Contractor, Painter and Paper Hanger We Buy ami Sell Farms. If you want to sell farms or city prop erty list it with us. Write us or call ana - see us, we advertise in .caBicm y.D. If you want to buy property or warn a business location write or call on us. Houses to rent, money at low interest, insurance written, coneuuuuo """i farms rented, etc. Office in banders Jewelry Store. N. 1. Peterson. G. A. KOBINSON. A Great Saving. All property owners should know it. For one Dollar we will sell you our ever lasting Fence Post receipt. To be had at this office. For Sale. Jersey bulls for sale to parties wishing to improve their dairy herds. Address M. S. Woodcock, Corvallis, Ore. Goats Wanted. Anyone wishing to place a few hun- dred head oi goats on snares woum u well to address this office. . . tj j
