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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (May 23, 1902)
THE CORVALLIS GAZET TE, FRIDAY, MAY 23. 1902. To cover the coat of setting and dis tributing the type in such matters, a charge of fifty rents will be mide for each "Card of Thanks," and five cents per line for each set of "Resolutions of Condolence" appearing in tbeee columns. LOCAL NEWS. at the to VV. A. Sanders, Jeweler. A marriage license was issued last Monday to J. D. Beal and Miss Jennie H. Bobbins, both of Wells. Jasper Hayden came out from his Alsea home during the first of the week to attend gome matters of business. Tuesday, the Adams Bros, began the task of putting a new roof on the residence of S. N. Wilkine, on Seventh street. License to wed was granted May 19th to Chas. L. Hvde. of Eddv Eugene ville, Lincoln county, and Miss Rilley M. Spencer, of Blodgett, this worfcmpn wuuijr. THE TIMES' COMPARISON. Occi- Dr. Lowe, now dental hotel, eces Saturday morning. T. K. Barry has had employed at the task of improving Wednesday, W. W. Calkins and the front entrance of his bicycle I U. W. Heckart went to Eugene to 1 " - I I l I . . 1 - umji.0 arraugemeoia aooui me reei dence that the former is going to build in that city Miss Hattie Gillette returned home from Salem on the boat . last Sunday evening, for an indefinite visit here. She has been in Salem since last September. Mra. J. M. Cameron has just suf fered a very severe illness, which confined her to ber bed and neces sitated the care of a physician. She is slightly better at present Crosby G. Davis and family, recent arrivals franl the East, have taken possession of a residence on College Hill. They have been vis iting with Mr. Davis' brother, W. G. Davis. shop. Lowe's Madison Square Com pany will begin a week's engage mentin this city next Monday night. They are a repertoire com pany of good repute. E. N. Garrison, state agent for Fairbanks, Morse & Co s Gasoline Engines, came up from his home in Salem, Wednesday. lie had busi ness here that detained him for a couple of days. The State examination for the eighth grade pupils of the county begau Wednesday and ended Fri day. Supt. Denman conducted the examination f or the pupils of Cor vallis schools. There were sixteen applicants. The last recital by the musical department of the Agricultural col lege will be jjiven tomorrow evening the coming year of the Ladies Annual meeting, election of officers, and payment of dues for in the colleen chasel. me pro gram will consist mainly of duets and choruses. Tae doors will close promptly at 8 o'clock. The public are invited. Adam Aesell went over to . ew port, Monday, to assist in preparing lunches, etc , for the large crowds of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs that have been in session over there this wetk. Adam is right at home at Newport and is well known to be a splendid hand to prepare lunches, salads, etc. Coftee Club next Monday after noon at 2:30 o'clock. A full at tendance is desired. Prof, and Mrs. S. I. Pratt, of Philomath, were in Corvallis, Tues day, to attend matters of business. Prof. Pratt closed the public school for the season last Friday, after a most successful term of eight months. In a couple of w,?eks the end of the public school year in Corvallis will have been reached. There is a large class of graduates and during the past season the work has gone ahead smoothlv and satisfactorily, to the credit of Prof. Holmes and The picnic at Willamette Grange hall tomorrow promises to be a praod affair. Tne can didates for courity offices will be his efficient corp3 of teachers, present . The services of the O A grand time is expected at the A C band have been secured. A picnic of the M. W. A. of Suver baseball came, literarv prozram which will take place at and dancing until 12 o'clock grove in the north end ot the coun- will r features. ty, May diet. Good, lengthy pro gram including a ten mile bicycle lhis is the season of the year for race for a prize f -f2U will be the picnics. A picnic nas been arrang- features 01 the day. All cordially ed for June J4th, at Monroe, and invited May 31st. - - 1- 1 - J it. : r a. ,mr , ... , 1 " , 1 I wvvauk bi' uLia UUIUll till mouern ooamen ana uie ecnoois tUa T w u.i. qj Duties of Connty Jadge as Member of Commissioners' Cort, and as Probate -Judge. In its article of the 14th insttheTimesf?"100' 'ePording f f of tte - ...... , the orders made by the probate judge, In each of these positions the clerk, ska ply does what Bome one else directs - him to do. By virtue of this same office Mr. Watters has acted as clerk for Judge attempts to make a comparison between Mr. Woodson and Mr. Watters as regards the fitness oi each for county judge. The editorial in qaestion is so full of mis- J statements that een the casual observer must have noticed them. If the Times were sincere we could pity its lack of knowledge ; if it were fully advised, con- cencerninic the statements it made, we admire its assurance. circuit court in appropriate books. . The Times would" have the public be lieve that the judge is the autocrat of the county: that upon bim devolves the sols dictation, control and manage. meat of county affairj. Under the Times' microscope the county commissioners become pigmies, while the judge devel ops into collossal proportions. The pur- As stated before in these columns, struggling against odds and by turning his band to every honest employment, Mr. Woodson acquired a university edu cation; graduated with honors that won for him a position in the institution be had entered as a student His aim had been to stndy law and this position was the means to that end. He studied law. and was admitted by the supreme court to practice: a profession he- has since followed. Thus Mr. Woodson has spe cially equipped himself for the duties of a judicial office. In will contests and sim ilar matters Mr. Woodson will bring to the probate bench a judicial mind train ed for the consideration of legal ques Uons. As a lawver ha will-take a just ntaa At tKia apfiila ia nAvpanf nnc a. roneous impression that may have been m rendering decisionsthat will re- duties of aDle to beiog him with unsoasd law, He is As prescribed by statute the the county judge are three-fold judge of the probate court that is in ses sion at all times for the transaction of of business connected with estates of de ceased persons; heis judge of the county court which is open the first week in each month for the trial of civil cases where less than $500 is involved; and lastly, for two days in each month he constitutes, with the two commissioners, commission ers'court for the transaction of county bus iness. In performing the first two duties he acts alone; but ia the management of the financial affairs of the county he is only one of three. Like Mr. Woodson, Mr. Watters is "a nice young man, but - unlike him he possesses no legal training - whatever. Simply recording the -decisions of a judge without knowing the legal princi ples upon which they are based, im parts no knowledge of the ' law. .' If re cording the decisions, of . the probate" judge qualifies Mr. Watters for probate judge, then for the same reason recording the decrees of Judge Hamilton would qualify him to succeed tlia", judge in the circuit court. The thinness of such argu mem as me limes aavanceg, is too ap parent. ; Additional Local. Ride a Rambler. Thi is Dr. to Corvallis. Lowe's 27th visit Graham & for dairy Every bill lor supplies, every expendi- ure for bridges, every road supervisor's claim, iff short every item of expense that the county is called upon to pay, are matters for the consideration of the com missioners' court ; and in this court each commissioner has every bit as much In four years Judge Hamilton's . term will expire at which time there will be another election of circuit judge, and if Mr. Watters is elected' county judge in June, the Gazette will not be surprised if, when four more years have rolled vnioo in lir.Tnr n- rofuainT Mrm.nl f "rounu, QB IS Being put IOrwarU TO SUC- fiilhiil ilio inH Nn ,.rtnntw I uuge xLamiison, ana ine nines pense can be properly incurred or paid without the sanction of at least two members of the commissioner's court. ibis lact is undeniable, and being so, hor is it that "the entire financial oper ations involving $60,000 to $70,000 per year" are any more "largely vested in the county judge" than in either of the coun ty commissioners? will be urging him for the office because he has become ''intimately acquainted with businesa"vof the circuit court since one time he was clerk of it. Marlon Hayden. of South Benton. The services of the O A C band have been secured for this occasion. There will be uia-ny features of entertainment in-, troduced. ing, there will not be any seryices at the Presbyterian church. The other services of the day will go on as usual, Sunday school at 10 a. m; Christian Endeavor at 7 p. m, and G. V. Smith, road iriLSter of this preaching at 8 p. m., to which all county, has been having some work are most cordially invited. done on the road running west of Mrs. F. W. Benson and son. town. Beginning at the Mechani Wallace, left last Friday for Port- cal Hall of the O A C the grader land, to visit for a few days with has been ".iped on the road for a friends. They will return via Cor distance of half a mile or such a vallis, stopping off there to visit matter. It is und. rsiood that Mrs: Benson's other son, Clifford, there will be gravel placed on it af- who is a student at the State Agri ter the ta6k ot grading is completed, cultural College. Eugene friends will also be visited before they , A letter just received by Dr. Rowley from his old heme in Mich igan, tells of a tornado that swept that section recently doing much damage to property and injuring many pertons. The barn on the place formerly owned by the Row ley's was demolished. This is the first storm of th'S kind that has 00 curred in that country in forty years. For a week or longer C K. Spaulding has had men chopping and sawing logs across the river on the Beach place, just east of town. During the past day or two he has had a crew of ten or a dozen men engaged with a donkey engine put ting the logs in the river. They are balm logs and will be rafted to Dreg in City for the U9e of the pulp mills at that place. J. R. Smith & Co. were obliged to lay off the men they had at work on the sewers last Saturday on account of the rains. They had about a dozen men employed. Work will soon be pushed again with a force of a doxen or fifteen men. This is na large a number of men as will be worked, as it is thought that they can dig the sewers as rap idly as the piping can be laid. Wm. Knotta is suffering from a broken rib sustained while round ing up some cattle cn his farm a few days ago. Notwithstanding this injury TMr. Knotts joined the other candidates on the canvass Monday, but a severe attack, of grippe compelled him to return home. This is unfortunate but Mr. Knotts hopes to be with the canvassers in the last days of the campaign. A very large crowd of Odd Fel lows and Rebekahs have been in at tendance at the session of the grand lodge of the state of Oregon held at Newport; this week. All week they have been passing to and fro through this city, but on Monday afternoon one of the largest trains that ever passed over the C & E line passed over to Newport. The the train consisted of nine coaches drawn by two locomotives. Prep arations were made in Newport for the entertainment of about 800 pea pie during the various sessions. reach home. Roseburg Review Work is progressing nicely on the new Agricultural H'all at the O A C There is a great demand for mechan:cs of all kinds in Corvallis at present. Carpenters appear to be especially scarce. A notice was posted in town the other day stating that fifteen carpenters were wanted. Aside from the work in progress on the Agricultural Hall, there is quite, a building boom throughout the city. J. M. Cam-jron is now to ba found in his new quarters, two doors south of the brick livery stable. He is fitting up a harness shop there that will be second to none in the valley. In another column Mr. Cameron's ad. will be found. It will be seen that he cir ries everything that a horseman in any field can desire. His work is all guaianteed first-class and is his best recommendatiou for patronage. Something more than a year ago The O R & N railroad company re duced passenger fares over all the;r lines in Oregon to 3 cents per mile. This action has evidently borne fruit, for President Harriman, of the Southern Pacific company, has announced his intention to reduce the fare to a like figure over. all the Southern Pacific lines in the State of Oregon. Just when this reduc tion of fares will go into effect is not known, but it i3 hoped that it will be in evidence soon. This will make single fares from C01 vallis to Portland $2.88, a difference of near ly $ 1 in favor of the passenger. Sam Thurston, who has been seriously afflictid with inflammato ry rheumatism lor the past three months, was able to leave the house Tuesday afternoon for the first time since his illness begin. He was driven up town in a buggy, and af ter placing his name on the register of voters in the county clerk's office, spent a half-hour receiving the greetings of his many friends. He is still very weak from the effects of his illness, but is gaining steadily in weight and hopes to soon be able to walk without the aid of crunches. Sam has a host of friends and ac quaintances who will be glad to hear of his convalescence. Dallas Observer. But ia the face of this, the Times says that the county jndge is "to sit as MAS TER of the financial and business opera tions oi the county." the law never contemplated and does not impose aDy such duty. Surelv, the Times does not speak, for Mr. Watters when it implies that he intends to usurp the functions of The -Republican County Convention made a wise selection when it nominated Marion Hayden, of Alsea, 'for represen tative. Mr. Hayden was born March 28, 1862, in the beautiful valley of Alsea, His father was one of the early pioneers to settle iu that valley and thus cast his lot with Benton county. Having be come impressed with the excellent re sources of the Alsea Valley, he began to prepare his Donation Land Claim for farming purposes. From, out of a forest the commissioners. Such a contention would afford ample reason why another he hewed one of the best farms that is to should be elected county judge, who will be found to day in that valley. His son, consult the commissioners in county aflaiis. By far the greater part of the county judge's lime is occupied with the consid eration of probate business. As a mem ber of the commissioners' court a know ledge of the law- ia no more necessary than to Jhe commissioners. The law im poses upon the district attorney or his deputies the duty of representing the county when legal complications arise. But in the transaction of probate busi ness, passing upon legal questions arising in the administration of estates, the county judge is called upon to decide some of the most complex problems with which lawyers have to deal. It is a mat ter of common knowledge among those in a position to know, that without a knowledge of law a probate judge is seri ously handicapped in the management of probate business. Many of the land ti tles iu the county depend for their validi ty upon the legality of the orders made by the probate judge, and this matter of legal equipment becomes the subject of prime importance considering the qual ifications of a probate judge. conducting Marion, received his education in the public schools 6f ,our county. After finishing his education lie remained on the tarm 'with his 'other 'brother. The Hayden I farm is today the pride and flower of Alsea. It furnishes a large per cent, of the wheat for milling purposes for the citizens of that part of the county. The only qualification the Times ac credits to Mr. Watters, for the position of probate judge is, his "known integri ty," and urges this qualification as the guarantee againtt heirs being cheated out of their inheritances. To begin, wifb, the law directs who shall receive the property of every man after his death, and administrators give bonds to foliow the law. The question for the judge to decide is, have the administrators follow ed the law as it is laid down in the stat utes and decided by the courts. The judge is permitted no discretion in these matters. . No onedenies that in fulfilling the duties of every public trust, integrity is essential, but it is to be re membered that integrity is born in a man ; he does not acquire it by holding office for a number of years. Not only can no one truthfully impeach Mr. Woodson's integrity but men like Mr. Currin, who have known him for years, testify to bis sterling worth, substantial character and known integrity. Elect Mr. Woodson, and the interests of every widow and orphan child will be so zeal ously guarded that they shall receive every farthing the law gives them, as it is possible for any man to do. Before cominsf to Corvallij Mr. Wat ters was a jeweler at Yaquina. He serv ed as recorder four years when he was advanced to the office Jof county clerk, which be has occupied for 6ix Durinz these ten years he has from the tax payers of Benton county the sum of not less than $15,000. As county recorder it became his duty to copy deeds and mortgages filed for re cord ; as county clerk it ia his duty to act as clerk for the county and Circuit courts keeping a record of their transactions as any secretary might do. It is his duty to record in a journal the acts of the commissioners, and iu another journal, A visit to it immediately, impresses the visitor with the systematic way in which everything is baing conducted. The fine4 dwellings and well-kept fences, con vinces the caller of the thrift and .indus try of Mr. Hayden. f Mr. Hayden has always been a loyal, enthusiastic republican. As an evidence of the esteem in which, he is held at home, when he ran for the office of as sessor some years ago, he received every vote in his home precinct, except 8 or 9, out of a total of 100. Mr. Hayden is qualified in every re spect to fill the honorable position to which he aspires. Having spent his en tire life in enton county, he is espec ially fitted to know the 'heeds and wants of our people. The confidence imposed in him by his friends is a true index to his sterling worth. As a member of the legislature, he will always be found work ing for the interest of Benton county. His object and aim will be to well and truly serve his entire constituency. Be ing a loyal suppoi ter of .'good roads, it 13 unnecessary to say that no stone will be left unturned by him looking to the bet terment of roads. T A Good Show. Lowe's Madison Square Theatre Cem pany played in Anderson every night this week, add we but voice the senti ment of all when we say it is the best company that ever gave a performance in our town. The specialties are better than are usually seen with the popular priced shows, in fact they are far above the average. The managements of the opera house may well pride itself in se curing to the theatre goers of Anderson such a treat. "Struggle of Life," will be played this Saturday evening, which ends their en gagement here. Anderson News, Cal. The above company will be at the Cor vallis Opera House all next week. The skimming station for the Hazel wood creamery in this city has suspended operations. The Corvallis Creamery, operated by H. W. Kaupich, is fully pre pared, however, to handle all the cream that is produced in this Mr. Kaupisch pays the market price for milk and cream. The local market for butter from the Corvallis Creamery is growing rapidly, and individual customers are "be ing added every day. jears.tsection. drawn hi olipcr If you have any aches or pains, call and see Dr. Holt, The Osteo path. Examination tree. Oil meal for sale at Wells. ; Splendid feed stock. -For sate $30 corner lot 12, 18, Job's Addition. Address office. Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes, the peer of them-all. Sold only by b. Li. -K-hne..- The usual services will be held at the Congregational church next Sunday. uon t mase your spring pur chases until you examine Nolan & Callahan s big stock. Candidates if you want to get there, wear Waik-over-shoes. No lan fe Callahan, Distributers. R. It. Taylor has just added three elegant nnw chairs to the equipment of .his up-to-date ton sonal parlors. If you wish to buv, sell " or trade anything, see Morgan & Eglin, the eadmg real estate hustlers. They will treat you right. Col. Philips and T. F. Yates will address the people of Alsea, cn Saturday evening, May 24th, upon political issues. . We are showing this season the largest stock of menn, boys, young mens and children s clothing ever shown in this section. Nolan & Callahan. Baptist church Sunday school at 10 o'clock 'as usual. No preach ing service. Young people meet all 7 o'clock and preaching at 8 0 clock. AH invited. Young's Cash Store: New line of men s gloves, direct from mills. Groceries, nuts and candies. "K- toe" hosiery. Millinery and ladies goods. Cor. 3rd and Jefferson Sts. It will be well to attend the pic nic at Willamette Grange Hall, to morrow. A delightful time is promised. Just now a great inter est is taken in the behavi r of the weather. The task of canvassing the votes cast at the city election last Mon day was taken in hand, Wednes day, by a board consisting of Jus tice Holgate, Police Judge Greffoz and Deputy County Clerk Irwin. Everything was found to be correct. There will be no preaching service at the United Evangeli cal church next Sunday morning. The pastor will preach at 8 p. m. - Services at Witham school house at 3 p."m. H. A. Deck, PaStOr. ;.:-r- .- - - E. R. Bryson and T. F. Yates addressed the citizens of Dusty on Wednesday evening, the 21st inst. A large audience listened to the discussion of political is sues lrom a republican stand point. Hon. R. J. Nichols pre sided. J. Fred Yates deli vered the first speech of the campaign in Kings Valley at the republican rally held there last Saturday evening: Al though the weather was most in clement the attendance was good. Mr. Yates made an effective speech and was given close attention, bev- eral candidates for county offices were present and made short talks, which were well received. Tames Skipton came up from his home in Salem, Wednesday. He is- purchasing horses for a Seattle firm. He desires dratt horses and a span of driving animals. He ' finds horses suitable to nis needs very hard to secure. Every year they are harder to find and are' higher priced. ' James says that all old Corvallisites who" now reside in Salem are well and doing 'nicely. Is your brain tired and are you troubled with brain jag? If so, see ur. lowe about your eyes. His glasses are of great value in building up functional energy and brain force. ' They invigorate the entire nervous sys tem if it is breaking down under eye strain. There are plenty of people in Benton county who can and will testify to this. The last will and testement of Robert E. Cooper, who died testate in this county on the 29th day of May, 1896, was -riled for probate ast Tuesday. - The deceased, at the time of death, left an estate in this county valued at about $4,000. he will bears the date of April 29, I896. There are various heirs to the estate. Geo. W. Cooper and Thomas H. Cooper, petitioners to the county court in this matter, are named in the will as executors to ask without bonds. A correspondent sends the follow ing from Alsea. It must be that the atmosphere or the beautiful and romantic - scenery, or the sweet odors arising from glen and bloom ing fields are fatal to single blessed ness in the charming valley of the Alsea, for there is another wedding to report from that quarter: Mr. hos. E: Barclay and Miss Cella I.' Warfield were married at the resi dence of Mrs. Lonely Warfield by Rev. B. F. Totten, of the C P. church, May 18, . 1902. . A feast of good things followed . 1 iga (intiittM.nn, Business Dress Hart Schafrner a 1 or Clothes Don't get the idea that it makes no difference how you' drefs for business. No man who amounts to anything can aftord, to be .bad .ly dressed. .-. -- These Hart Schaffner & Marx, sack suits" are business like in ap - pearance; and in quality, and price they're such as business men can approve and buy with satis- ' faction. . New line of fancy vests, fx. 5 to $4.00 . Gold and Silver shifts," $100 to fi.50 . , The Gordon hat warranted wear a year, all styles, $3 op S. L KLINE to NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY To secure a Good Home. Solendid Stock Ranch, or Perfect Summer Grazing Lands at Nominal Prices The Coast Lend 8r Live Stock Comoanv having purchased 40.000 acres of th Corvallis aod Yaauina Bav Waeon Road lands, known as the "Coe Lands." have now placed thm on the market. iheee ara unimproved lands situated 111 Benton andiuncoin counties. along the line of the Corvallis & Eastern railroad, in the best grazing and fruit raising sectionof Western Oregon. Prices: $1.00 to $4.00 per Acre Easv Terms. Perfect Title. ISA. M DAVIS, Agent October 7. .1901. Corvallis, Oregon & FOL N Real Estate, -Insurance, Collecting and Ex change Agents. If you wish to buy or sell anything! see us. We 'have a nice line of farms and city properties, improved and unimproved ; sever al nice acre blocks near the college and outside the town limits. Titles investigated, collections made, conveyancing, etc. Corvallis, Oregon. I Coryallis' Most Popular Eating House Pioneer Bakery AND RESTAURANT. Fresh bread daily. A complete stock otcandies, fruits and m nuts keptjeanstantly on hand. Smokers supplies a specialty, H.SW HALL, Proprietor. 8 UNIQUE EFFECTS are always sought after in house decorat ing, and in the matter of wall papers our stock of patterns offers many artistic se lections of elegant designs. New, . novel and of the latest 6tyle and vogue. Giyo us an opportunity to show yoa our sam ples. C.SA.lBarnhart Opposite P. O. Corvalla. StiESAD THIS: The undersigaed .is now running two harness shops in this city the old one, where ho has carried on a business for years, and the first class shop iust opened two doors south of the brick livery stable. Harness Saddles Whips Brushes Blankets Buggy Robes Curry Combs, etc ' Everything that is to be found in a first class harness shop will be found here. An Experience in this business for 20 years is my guarantee. Call on me. J. M. Cameron. Rev. Benj. F. Wilson, socialist, will speak in the court room Saturday even ing at 8 o'clock. NEW HACK FOR SALE at a Bargain ; also new wagon and bug gy cheap. Call and see me quick if wanted, at farm sold quarter of a mile west of carriage factory. N. P. Peterson Farm for Sale. For Sale. Jersey bulls for sale to parties wishing to improve their dairy hero's. Address M. S. Woodcock, Corvallis, Ore. One hundred and sixty acres, one-half sowed to grass; good house, fair barn, fine orchard, situated miles from Wren, Ore., on good road. Price, $900 spot cash, or $1,000 with mortgage, En quire at this office. IF BANNER SALVE don't cure your piles, your money will be returned. It is the most healing medl citfe." Graham & Wortham. For Sale. Remington typewriter, nearly new. Guaranteed in good shape. A bargain. Inquire at this office.