THE CORMLt GAZETTE.
TUESDAY, DEC. 9. 1902.
To cover the cost of setting and dis
" tributing the type in such matters, a
charge of fifty tents will be niide for
eah "Card of Thanks," and fiye cents
pr line for each net of "Resolutions of
Condolence" appearing in these columns.
LOCAL NEWS.
Drummers' eamp'es of various
articles at cost, at Small & Son's.
Attorney W.
Lincoln county,
E YateB visited
last week, on legal
bueineee.
Mr. and Mrs. U. M. Brunk went
to Salem by boat, Saturday, to at
tend the Odd Fellows' .celebration
in that city.
A fine lin of smokers' supplies
U Small & Son's. Just the things
for a Christmas present for a gen
tleman friend.
The Juniors of O A C entertained
the Seniors last Friday evening.
The reception occurred in the Agri
cultural Hall and was a very pleas
ing affair.
The dance giren in the Opera
House was hot so well attended as
the management had hoped it
would be. Those who attended
bad a very pleasant time.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Shick came
up from Salem, Friday, for a visit
with Corvallis Triends. They re
turned to Salem, where Mr. Shick
in engaged in the barber business,
I. y boat yesterday morning.
The recent rainfall was'unusually
severe for this season of the year
and caused the Willamette to get on
the rampage. Smaller streams
throughout the country were great
ly swollen and plowing was aban
doned. v
In the last issue of the Pacific
Homestead space is given the bul
letin' on venegar making, recently
written by Prof. E. F. Pernot, of
the Department of Bacteriology at
the Oregon Agricultural College.
It is a splendidly written bulletin
and contains much valuable infor
mation. The interest in the meetings at
the Baptist church is deepening.
They will continue for two weeks.
II . v. W- E. Randall will give Bi
lle readings each afternoon at 2:30
from Monday until Fiiday. Do
not fail to attend the services at
7.30 each evening, particularly.
It is only a short lime now until
Christmas, and preparations are al
ready under way for this festive oc
casion. All of our merchants ap
pear to carrv unusually heavy
Htock8 of holiday goods this year
and he who cannot l9 suited with
what can be obtained in Corvallis
must be hard to please, indeed.
Elmer Bethers, who started for
Los Angeles, California, last Thurs
day, did not succeed in getting any
farther than Albany. When he ar
rived in the capital of Linn county
he did some 6erious thinking and
concluded that the best thing for
him to do was to remain here dur
ing the winter. It is possible that
he will proceed to Lis Angeles in
the spring.
Considerable trouble has been
paused of late bv the dirt settling
in thftPewors that were established
in various parts ol this city. Quite
frpnnent.lv some nattv has a horse
r j
uiired down or a wagon stuck in
nno of theRa nlanea. No one is nar-
t.iciilftrlv to blame for this state of
affairs, no matter how ssrious it
may p.ove. It seems to be a part
of the p. ice that must be paid for
8iich improvement.
Ohorlpv Ove.rlander was down
from Salado Monday, making final
proof on his homestead. His wit
nesses were George Hodges and
George Davenport. The trio walk
id all the way from Elk City Sun
day afternoon in one of the worst
storms ever experienced in this
country. It is needless to sny that
tby got wet. Toledo Reporter.
Charey is a brother of Fred Over
lander of this city.
Th i ferry cabin across the Wil
lamette rivei at this city gave way
Thursday, and residents of both
sides of the river were discommoded.
Rrml Rliimhart. who lives across
the river a couple of miles was over
t. town after a load of lumber when
llu cable parted and was obliged to
return home by way of Albany.
L"e Henkle's dray team was on the
Linn county side and he was oblig
ed to return home via Albany.
The Willametto river was 23
feet above low-water mark last Fri
day. This is said to have been
higher than it was at any time last
winter. Old timers can distinctly
remember times when the high
water of the last few years would
not have been considered high by
comparison. It is said that 20
vais nan the river steamers were
rnnnrfd t' the cateuosts ii: front of
K Allen's residence in this city
T.irt Hood of '90 to k out the cov
ered bridge that spanned Marys
river at this city. Tha banks of
ih Willamette ar very high at
r.-ir,i11U and no one need borrow
any trouble of the possibility of get
ting up some morning and finding
his premises under water.
Get your" umbrella ribs fixed at
the Bicycle Hospital.
An enjoyable evening is in store
for all who attend the W. O. W.
"foot social" next Thursday even
ing
Thomas Jacques writes from
Provo City, Utah, for copies of the
Gazette, and information oncern:
'g Benton county.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren, of Graud
Forks. North Dakota, arrived, Sit
urday, for an extended visit with
their daughter, Mrs. Carrick: They
are accompanied by their son.
The Corvallis Fiour Mills ' were
obliged to clos down last Thurs
day on account of high water. Au
gust Fischer, proprietor, expected
to be able to start up yesterday
noon.
H. W.'Hall undoubtedly has the
finest and moat complete line of
Chrismas goods for the little ones
ever seen in Corvallis. If you can't
find what you want at his store, it
isn't in town.
Father Jurek leaves shortly after
the holidays for Washington where
he has been assigned to a pastorate
near Seattle. After his departure,
services will be conducted at the
Catholic church by visiting priests
Prof. George Coote of the Oivgorv
Agricultural College returned to
Corvallis Monday. He had been
to Newport collecting rhododendron
and other plants to place oa the
college grounds. Lincoln County
Leader.
Miss Laura Pratt exhibited her
paintings at her home on 8th street
last Saturday. She has a fin3 gal
lery of paintings in oil and water
and those who were fortunate
to be present were- well repaid for
their time. The young lady is ev
idently talented.
We were misinformed in our
statement in the last issue regard
ing who was to play piano for the
rehearsals of the local chorus that
will assist in the production of the
oratorios at Eugene next May.
Mrs. Inez Wilson is engaged a3 ac
companist during rehearsals. -
Heretofore, the department -of
music at the O A C has. been lo
cated in Cauthorn Hall, but it now
occupies a suite of rooms in Agri
cultural Hal!. This department is
in a fli-iiirishlnfT p.ondition and Mor-
daunt Goodnough, musical director,
s r i
IS Weil pieaseu, oom wwi uio
new quarters and the work done
by his pupils.
Dr. C. MacLean has just complet
ed laying a sidewalk along the
north side of the Episcopal church,
and has extended it along tne west,
sido of the parsonage. This was a
much needed improvement, but the
doctor informs us that he has but
started on a crusade of this charac
ter, as it is urgent that the premis
es be kept in a better state ot re
pair.
The ladies of the Coffee Club are
already making preparations for a
reception next New Years. The re
ception given by the ladies last
year is etill green in the memory of
those who attended and if the one
to be given next New Years equals
the similar function of a year ago,
and there ,is no reason to doubt
that it will, it will be most pleasing
every way.
Telephonic communication with
Monroe was interrupted for a short
time last week. The line runs di-
riectly from Corvallis to Fischer's
mills, thence due west to the county
road leading to Monroe. The high
'water washed out the poles near
the mouth of Marys river, and the
line was broken. Connection was
made by running wires across
Marys river bridge and tapping
th main line where' the ro-id lead
ing to Fischer's Mills opens into the
county road.
Last Saturday, machinists at the
electric light plant placed a new
valve cylinder head in the large en
gine. A visit to the plant a few
days ago brought, to mind, in con
nection with tne present high water,
the fact that during the flood of 'o0
Corvallis was about the only town
in the valley whose electric light
D'ant was not closed down on ac
count of th high water. However,
a couple of inches more would have
put out the fires in the furnace.
P.nsnar Zierolf arrived home.
Friday, from a three-months' visit
at his o!d heme in Henry count),
Ohio. He had been absent from
Ohio 32 years and he says the
chance that has been wrought in
that country during this period is
almost beyond comprehension.
During his visit in Ohio he was
rovally entertained and from the
time of his arrival there until his
departure, there was an almost con
tmuous reception in his honor. Mr
Zierolf sneaks in highest terms of
Ohio and her people.
The familiar sound of the Salva
tion Army drum is again heard in
pertuis, the leader of the Northern
Pacific Revival Brigade, arrived in
this city, Saturday, and has been
holding enthusiastic meetings. He
will preach tonight on the su ject,
'The Two Ways." Tomorrow night
Cantain DuDertuis will srive astere-
opticon lecture entitled "Ten Nights
in a Barroom, with Side Lights
From the Salvation Army."
Mudguards and bicycle rain capeS
at knock-off price at Berry's, r
E. J GaVrow left .yesterday for, a
ten-dav'a business trip " to San
Francisco. ; ,
E Allen .went to Portland, Sun
day, on a business and pleasure
trip! This is Mr. Allen's first vaca
tion in four years.
o. (!. eHaa t;nrain h
OUU1B Ul luo ciivi.v,,. .
way of . nanasercnifci anu giu?
hn-res for Xmas presents ire now
on display at H. W, Hall's.
Mr. M. L. Adams save one would
ne would
and dry
horrllw think it warm
enough for bees to want; water, dui
it is a fact, as his are watering here
as late as the eta ot uecetnoer.
A. L. Hathaway is home from
TTnamak Island, off the
Alaska
past. where he has been
fnr f Ha I
past five months with a party of
Miinitiiint liiht honuo engineers. I
government light house engineers.
Nothing so pleases the small boy
as something military. H. W. Hall
has full regalia for drum majors,
captains and other officers boy's
size. Then there are dolls, etc , for
their sisters.
Elsewhere will be found an ad
vertisement for bids for wood, issued
by tha purchasing agent of the Ag
ricultural College. The advertise
ment is inserted much earlier this
year than usual.
The conferring of the Pvoyal Arch
degree of Masonry on E. R. Bryson.
Seth Hulbert and E. B. , Horning,
was made the occasion of a good
time by the members of the chapter
last night. A New England sup
per was a feature.
A telegram received in this city
yesterday afternoon, announced the
death, bv suicide, of John Turner,
C. & E. agent at Albany. No
further particulars were obtainable,
than that he had gone home at the
dinner hour and shot himself in
the head. Mr. Turner was at one
time, agent for the company in
Corvallis.
Ellsworth - Post, G. A.--R.,
elected the following officers at
its last regular meeting: ' Com
mander, Mr. Woods; : sen. vice,
Mr. New.ton; junior, vice, Jas.
Wilkinson; chaplain," J D.
Adams; quartermaster, Levi
Oren; officer of -the day, O. J.
Treese.
Game Warden Quimby was in
uauic
Corvalli?, yesterday
to prosecute a
violation of the game law. He
nrpferrpd a eharce aeainst Mr. Nor
wood for shipping China pheasants
out of the state. Deputy District
Attorney Bryson took action in the
nnntt.er. nnd the case was heard be
fore Justice Holgate yesterday af
ternoon. Mr. Norwood pleaded
guilty and was fined $50.
Considerable damage to prcpRrtv
and loss of stock has resulted from
the present high water. Manj' re
ports are in circulation concerning
losses in this county, and, while we
have ben unable to verify them,
the information is regarded as
trustworthy. Hugh Herron is re
ported to have lost 10 head of cat-
tie and 28 goats; Monroe Uhuders,
43 sheen, while Tav Zierblf's bunch
j j
of wool producers has been reduced
by 25 head.
The court at Hillsboro was star
tled out of its usual sleepy dignity
last Saturday, when Deputy Dis
trict Attorney E. B. Tongue, son of
Congressman Tongue, called Attor
ney Mark Bump, formerly of Cor
vallis, a nar. uunng tne argu
ment, Attorney Bump alleged that
tha District Attorney's office had
coined evidence. Deputy District
Attornev E. B. Toneue passed the
lie, and Bump started ito lay bands
on him. Tongue rose from his seat
to meet him, and Judge McBride
fined each $10, both to stand com-"
mitted until the fines were paid.
At this each paid his fine.
The 25th anniversary of the Or
der of Patrons of - Husbandry was
celebrated in a fitting manner by
the Willamette Grance at its spec-
- ( y
ial meeting convened for that pur
pose last Inursday. Uwitg to tne
very high stage of water in Muddy,
it was impossible to meet in the
Granere Hall. This obstacle was
overcome by transferring the meet
ing to the farm residence of Mrs.,
M. II . Whitby. A goodly number
of farmers and grangers, together
with their families, assembled at
her home. The exercises were
postponed until after noon. At noon
everyone emoyed an excellent
unch prepared by the grangers for
this occasion. Those taking part
n the exercises were: John . Whit-
aker, Maude Whitaker, Mr. and
Mrs. John Porter, Mrs. Jesse Porter,
Mr. and Mrs. W. ti. wmtby, unar-
lev Logan. G. W. Denman ' and
the two sons ot Mr. YVnitby. lhe
program rendered was inteiesting
and very prchtabte to all. Alter
spendin-' most of the afternoon,
those present went home feeling
benefitted by thf ir coming.
Bids for Wood.
Lids for furnishing the Oregon Agri
cultural College vfith wood for the ensu
ins school vear will be received at the
office of the Purchasing Agent op to the
thirt v-first dav ef December. 1902. Fer
specifications and form of bid apply at
the office of the Clerk, or to the under
signed- Jonjf D. Daly,
Secy. Board Regents
Corvallis, Oregon, Pec. 8, 1902.
Difficult Traveling.
-. I.
Friday aft-Tfcoon7 Mat Fruit,'
liveryman of this- city, . had occa
sion to take a hackload ofT trunks
to ' Albany for some -traveling
men . He succeeded. In reaching
that citv in safetv. but had some
difficulty on his way homer Af-
ter he drove off the Benton court
- ... . . - .
ly ena w iuc uuugc oiimujiu;
on his return ne -Jiaa a - gravei
bar to cross, c The ." water.- was
I mgrn enousa iswvu iuc w
L depth oAwo.or.thtee feet and
hib enough to cover the flat to
there was some' driftwood . run
got tangled up with the drift and 4
6 o.. . , . . . I
ning. One ot Air.: bruit's norses
became frightened, to such - a de-
p-ree that it became unmanage
M ui T f ,fr'e vl t-t rr if
got a fore fOQt over the neckyoke
ii , ii n 1
ana tiirew liocu. aucwaiti w t
so deep that there was danger of
the animal drowning; and Mr.
Fruit was compelled .to' take . to
the water to extricate the horse.
The harness broke and he was
able to get the animal on its feet.
He was alone and was' fortunate
in escaping : so. luckily. When
he arrived at the Stewart bridge,
three miles from this city-, he
found that the south' apron of
this bridge had washed out since
he had ' crossed , it r a couple of
hours before and he was obliged
to go across the country to the
Corvallis-Independence road to
get to town. : : --' 1 ;:.
Shortly .before Mr. Fruit ar
rived at the Stewart bridge, one
of Frank Skipton's teams, of Al
bany, started , to cross this struc
ture The drivef was bringing a
couple of drummers and trunk to
this city. The driver, not being
aware that the apron was out,
drove off into such a hole as to
cause the hack, to, stand on its
tongue. The . horses plunged
and reared about, the : "knights
of the grip" were terror-striken
and mingled their cries ; with the
snorts of the hotses' pandemon
ium reigned. The. result , was
that the horses were' finally sta
bled in the Stewart . barn, while
one of the teams from the Brick
Stables was seat after the drum
mers and the trunk, .he. Skip
ton hack was left, standing on
end for the night. The harness
was badly broken, but1 aside
from this no serious damage re
sulted. ... '
"The Irish Pawnbrokers."
A frolicsome farce comedy
with plenty of bright features,
pretty "girls in picturesque colors
is promised at the Opera House,
Thursday evening, when "The
Irish Pawnbrokers" will be pre
sented with those, clever Irish
comedians Sullivan aad Mack
and the favorite soubrette Mazie
Trumbull in the leading roles.
It is a new piece under the di
rection of Joe W. Spears. The
stars are players with established
reputations as promoters of laugh
ter, and this new up-to-date
farccial device is -a good vehicle
for a renowned demonstration of
their varied talents. They are
aided in making hilarious merri
ment by clever young players,
including- a score of winsome
girls. Songs, dances and witty
Hifllop-ne o-ive the fclav a brisk
e o .
and in many places a swift move
ment New scenery tor each act
aud other features all combined,
form an attraction that is rarely
seen in farce comedy. ,
O. A. C. vs. McMinnville.
There will be a game of bask-
et
ball at the armory, Friday
evening, between teams of ladies
from O A C and McMmnville
tp. Basketball is to indoor
eames what football is to outdoor
o . . . . t
sports, and an exciting ana scien
tific contest is promised all who
attend Friday night. '
The strength ot the Agricul
tural team is an uncertain quan
tity, but the ladies can be relied
urjon to give a good account ot
themselves, and the Gazette is
confident that they will win.
The athletic management has
been lortunate in securing aui
their coach, Mr. Viggers, Cap
tain of the All Star team of Port
land, one oi the best players on
the coast. . .
Thp nroceeds from these in
door shames will eo into the com
men athletic tund, ana an enort
0 . . 1 V.
will be made to realize some
thing from basket ball and other
contests to cover field and track
expenses in the spring. ;
Improving Their Plant.
M. G. Flynn and S. S. Ewing,
the Benton county sawmill men.
were in Dallas Tuesday morning
on their wav to Portland, where
thev pt to buv new machinery
for the plant of the Benton Couu -
-r i - tu: :n
iy lvumoer vuiupiuy. liuamui
is located in a fine body ot tim
ber about seven r miles southwest
fcf Fhiloraathi The mill has bad
a'fine run - this season, but. has
been compelled to close down J. or
ther winter on account of lack; of
facilities for : transporting the
lumber to the ; railroad for ship
ments : . - ' '.. -' . .
The company is preparing to
construct a flume from the mill
to the track-of the C & E. rail
road, and will soon be enabled. to4
run the vear round. 1 he flume
, ., . - .v.--
wiU be seven
nnd will he constructed on aolan
similar to those now in successful
operation at Fall dty. -Messrs.
TTntm on1 TMirnn are exrjer.enc-
Ewincr and Flrnn are experienc
ed sawmill men, and find a ready
demand for all the - lumber they
can turn out. Observer.
incipient Conflagrations.
Prompt action by the fire Department
Sunday evening about six o'clock, saved
Ben "Woldt another costly conflngratioo.
The blaze started around the chimney
near the roof. Slight damage resulted.
The residence of J. Fred Yates came
near going up ia smoke Saturday after
nqon. Id some manner the curtains in
one of the rooms caught fire and the
flames spread to the carpet. , Mr. Yates
burned his hands quits severely in ex
tinguishing the blaze. :
Two good Samaritans who happened to-
be paseing at the right time, saved Mrs.
Hemphill's fine new residence from de
struction Saturday evening. That lady,
after lighting a lamp, threw the match
in the wood box. When she returned to
the kitchen, the wood box was on fire
and burning briskly. An effort to get
the box outside simply scattered the
flames. Matters looked dubious until
two passers-by lent assistance.
Will Play a Week.
The popular young actress,
Clara Mathes, supported by a. ca
oable company, will begin a
week's engagement in this city,
next Monday evening. ier rep
ertoire consists ot the latest suc
cesses, carefully produced with
every attention to detail, special
sceuerv, elegant costumes ana a
number of high-class vaudeville
features.
Miss Mathes has met with
great success in her rendition of
legitimate roles. Her "Juliet"
has been . compared favorably
with Mojeska's, and eminent crit
ics have spoken in highest terms
of her "Nell Gwynne." .
Additional Local.
Oil meal for sale at Graham &
Wells. Splendid feed.-, for dairy
stock.
Ten per cent reduction on Men's
suits at Kline's. Fit yourself out
for Xmas.
Alhums. dolls, toilet cases and a
full lino nf ernnpral holidaV TOOds at
. . . " - C
wholesale prices at oiraii 05 con s.
Wpnr "Ralston Health Shoe
the cure for cold and wet feet. All
lfn thorn and stvles: Drice. $4. S. L
Kline, sole agent.
Wanted.
German or Sweedish girl for
family. Inquire at this office.
small
Guns and Ammunition.
In the future 1 will keep a full line of
guns, ammunition and sportsman's sup
plies.- Those desiring to rent guns or
hi shells -loaded -to order can secure
either at mv establishment.
J. K.. Bekhy.
MISS MABEL CRONISE
(Chicago College of Music)
Teacher of Voice and Pianoforte
Terms Reasonable.
CORVALLIS, OREGON.
Watch
Confidence
Makes traveling a pleasure, when carrect
time is always a necessity.. Yours may be
I capatte .4.. -com-
petent repairing yuu u..
itLrnirvr
callv.
Albert J. Metzoer
nistial Bnildinar. CorvaUis, Or.
Figs for Sale.
1V,,,( 9.1 Iinad of VOUDff pigs. En-
1 quire of
nuvu. " . . -
Walter Tayi,ok,
Corvallis, Ore.
HartSchaSaer
Hand Tailored
"lis! . 5
Watch my show win
dows for pointers on
Christmas presents.
dinner. We have these, too,
chow, etc. Everything to help
a royal repast here.
r-
V
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P. M. ZIEROLF
Home-
tp,,,, innt;n, fnr snmft
Fruit and Poultry Ranches, write
I shall take pleasure in giving you
also showing you over the country.
HENRY AMBLER, icru .- ..J
Philomath, Benton County, Oregon
Opera House,
Special Sale
. OF '
Smoking Tobacco
O .
AT KLINE'S.
To close out some' lines
that we will
not carrv in the future :
loz. Fashion, regular 5c, now 7 for 25c
2 cz. Golden Cupid, " iOc, sow 4 for 2oc
2 oz. Lime Kiln Club " 10c, now 4 tor due
2 oz. Plum, - - " 10c, now 4 for 25c
iM nz. Sledge Mixt. " .ic, now 7 for 25c
i 2 cz. Seal North Car. " 10c, now 5c
These cannot be bought at factory
I prices offered and smokers are invited
I take advantage of the aDove price.
The Best
Dresser
We want the man who thinks.
: he's the best dresser in this vicin
ity to come in here and try on
oue of our Hart, Schaffner &
Marx suits. We guarantee a fit,
but we guarantee much more
style, good tailoring, satisfaction
in every way you'll find noth
ing better anywhere. Received
new suits this week more com
m ng soon. - This store is head
quarters for good clothes of every
sort, suits, overcoats, hats, shoes,
furnishings you can't make any
mistake here. "
. Clothes made to measure from
the reliable Continental Tailor
ing Co." Fit guaranteed. ! '
S. L. KLINE.
My large Stock of
Watches, Clocks,
Jewelry, Etc.
' Has been constantly added to, and will con
tinue to be added to preparatory for the Hol
idays. I have the largest line of Holiday
Goods ever displayed in your city. Call and
look it over.
. UJ. $. Pratt,
The Jeweler and Optician.
Fruits for the
Christmas
Table
do here abound fruits fresh and
fruits fresh when encased in.
glass or tin; therefore sweet,
fine flavored, luscious now.
Then there are the relishes
appertaining and belonging to
that! famous feast, the Christmas
in plenty sauces, catsups, v.uuw
make the meats and vegetables
-y, -
eekers:
real pood bargains in Stock, Grain;,
for my special list or come and see me.
all the reliable information you wu
December 11th
gE. A. MACKTD
Desires lo inform the residents of Cor
vallis and vicinity that he has opened a
SHOE SHOP
between J. K. Smith & Co.'s- hardware
store and the Gazette office,' for makiag
and repairing shoes. All work entrusted
to him will be done promptly and in,.a
superior manner.
Fine Work a Snecialtv.
for
to