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THE CORVALLiS GAZET TE. FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 1903. To cover the cost of setting and dis tributing the type in such matters, a charge of fifty cents will be mide for each "Card of Thanks," and five cents per line for each set of "Resolutions of Condolence appearing in these columns LOCAL NEWS. Chas. Beam, of Albany, was in the city Wednesday. H. H. Hall, of Bellfountiin, was in Corvallia Wednesday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. C Reese, of Bellfountain, a son. Racine Feet for men, women and children at Nolan & Callahan's. . New line novelty dress goods just received at Nolan & Callahan's. Joe Hirschberg, banker from In dependence, was in town on Mon day. . C. E. Rice, of Kings Valley, was in Corvallib od business the first of the week. Rev. Handsaker went to J unction City, Thursday, to deliver a tem perance address. Hotel Corvallis has completed the furnishing of the third floor and is now ready to receive guests. M. George, of this city, had the misfortune to break one of his ribs, last week, while mounting his horse. School Books of All Kinds. Old books taken in exchange for new or for cash. Allen & Woodward. Mrs. J. G. Garrow, of Hazel Creek, Col., is visiting in the city with Mrs. E. J. Garrow and Mrs. A. J. Metzger. Study bookkeeping in the Cor vallis Business College, day and night schools. Another shipment of the Crouse & Brandegee suits and overcoats ar rived this week at Nolan & Cal lahan. Mis. VV. H. Shroeder, of Philo math, was the lucky one in holding the key that drew the $10 at Nolan & Callahan's. E, S. Hornady, who is employed with the Pacific Timber Co. at Alca, is spending the week with his family in Corvallis. The supper given by , the ladies of the Congregational church was quite a success, the net proceeds be ing about $35. Col. and Mrs. J. N, Poorman, of Woodburn, were visiting in Corval lis this week, the guests of Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Cathey. - The home" place in Philomath, known as the Shrader house, has .been purchafed by C P. Jabuech, from New Richmond, Wis. . O. V. Hurt, who has held a posi tion in S. L. Kline's store for a number of years, sent in bis resigna tion on Wednesday of this week. St. Mary's Chapter, order of East ern Star, will meet on Tuesday evening of next week in Masonic Hall. A full attendance is desired. Mr. Frank Reckard and Mips Ella Goodman, both of the vicinity cf Monroe, were married in this city Wednesday by Justice Hol gate. Robert Strayer, day clerk - of Hotel Corvallis, left town, Tuesday, for Portland, to take a position in a quartermaster department, U. S. Army. Water Sheasgreen, who has been acting as Western Union operator in Albany the past week, returned to his home in Corvallis yesterday. Herald. Dents dress gloves for men $2 per pair. S. L. Kline, agent. , The Giange will meet in the Ag ricultural Hall at the College at 2 o'clock p. m. on Saturday the 31st. All members are requested to be present. Mr. Van Winkle, from- Heppner, Or., has purchased a house and lot in Philomath, from Mrs. Richard son. The sale was negotiated by Henry Ambler. Fred Yates of this city, and W. O. Heckart, of Eugene, went to Ed. Wiles ranch on Soap Creek, Mon day, and brought home a fine string of China Pheasants. Mrs. H- H. Kreger, of Santa .. Barbara, arrived Monday for a short atay. Mrs. Kreger was for several years a resident of Corvallis and still owns her residence here. How many of our farmers have looked into the matter of putting in a flock of goats on .their land. Remember there is no product of the farm for which there is a more certain income, at a good profit. ' The house occupied by Henry Starr and family,. eight'miles south of town, was destroyed by fire Sun day shortly after noon. Besides the building, a large part of the furni ture and household effects were de-. stroyed. The building belonged jto Mack Porter. It was with a feeling of disap pointment that the friends of Ya .quin harbor read the list of recom mendations for appropriations for 'improvement of rivers and harbors ' and found no mention made of that port. Siuslaw also was given no s;tange, Mrs. T. E. Wallace, of Portland, and Miss Josij Garrow, of Marri- nette, Wis . are visiting in Corvallis with Mrs. E. J. Garrow and Mrs. A. J. Mefzger, Attend the night school in the Corvallis Business College. Mrs. T. W. Dilley and daughter, Bessie, left Wednesday for Scio. They will go from there to Portland and Vancouver, where they will visit relatives for three weeks. Try a 5c loaf of that fine white bread at the D. fc T. store. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Roak and two sons, of Brandenbury, Kentucky, arrived in Corvallis this week and expect to locate in Oregon, but do not expect to invest in land until they have thoroughly loosed over the country. Mr. Devitt, from Kent,. Wash has purchased, through the real es tate office of Henry Ambler the stock ranch of 830 acres located three miles west of Philomath, known as the Ralph Davisson place. Mr. Devitt takes possession at once. The Ministerial Association elect ed the fallowing officers for the en suing year: A Carnck, president; J. Reeves, vice-president; H. A. Deck, secretary and treasurer. Rev. Green was selected ' to preach the Union Thanksgiving sermon in the United Evangelical church. For Fine Suits and Overcoats, see Nolan & Callahan. A.E.Moore, wife and two sons, of Newl erg, came to Corvallis, Thursday, and will vieit for awhile prior to going to California to speud the winter. Mr. Moore is a brother of Rev. F. L. Moore, pastor of the Methodist church of this city. An agricultural exchange has the following suggestion: "Boil new clothes pins for ten minutes before using them and they will last longer." Perhaps if this subject was investigated it might settle & doubt, that has been existing in our boarding house relating to a new brand' of soup recently added to our Din ot rare. Walter Taylor, of this citv, was, on Wednesday, called to the. bed side of his mother, who has beeu for some time ill at the Good Sa maritan Hospital in Portland. An operation was performed on Septem ber dOth, since which time the pa tient has bren in great pain, and the physicians decide I that another operations was necessary . This will be performed immediately. Her recovery is considered doubtful. Eggs 28cts at J. E. Henkle's new store in Philomath. Alpha Rebeka Lodge No. 34, I. O. O. F. of this citv entertained the Rebekah Lodge of Albany last Monday evening Oyer 80 brothers and sisters availed themselves of the opportunity to come. After invitation, Brother J. K. Weather- ford, and Sister J.-K. Weatherford and others delivered short ad dresses. The evenings entertain ment closed with excellent refresh ments. The home of C. F. Hotchkiss presented a festive appearance on last Wednesday evening, it being the occasion of the wedding of their youngest daughter, Miss Elsie, to Clarence Wilson, of Mt. View. A number of relatives and friends had gathered in to wish them well. After the ceremony, which was per formed by Rev. H. Deck, a de licious dinner was served. More new clothing for men this week at Kline's. On and after November 1, bicy clists have the right to ride on the sidewr.lks of this city, with the ex ception of the walks on Second and Madison streets, and the cross streets from First to Third streets. The ordinance regulating this mat ter will be Htrictly enforced. . Every bicycle must b3 provided with lan tern and bell, and all infringements of the law will be promptly- pun ished. New goods all the time at Nolan & Callahan's. Wednesday evening was held the first quarterly rally of the present pastorate at the Church of Christ. The report of work done during the past three months was very en couraging. There have been 29 addtd to the Christian Endeavor, 50 to the Sunday school and 25 to the church seven during the past week. The . church now number more than 200. Since August 1st more' than $200 have been raised for local work and $50 for mission and benevolence. Saturday evening' Mrs. Mary Stewart fell and fractured her hip, it is thought. Mrs. Stewart was at the home of her grandson, Johnny Swick, about one mile north of Corvallis. About 7 o'clock, in the evening she went out on the porch, where she fell. She had been quilt ing during the day and feit quite dizzy and was .unable to maintain her balance. Although she fell only a short distance it was suffi cient to cause a very serious acci dent. Mrs. Swick and Mrs. Stewart were alone at the time of the acci' dent and it was about 10 o'clock be fore there was anyone to send for a doctor, and several of the phy sicians being out of town it was about midnight before one. arrived. Grandma Stewart has passed her eightieth mile stone, i and such an accident at her age is indeed un fortunate, and she has the sympa thy of the community. 0. A. C. Gleanings. BY BERT YATES Professor Margaret Snell went to Portland Thursday where sb.9 wll spend a few days. This has been a good season for improvement in general, and especi- ally gravel hauling. Mr. Robin Ann has hnnlfil nnrt Ttlaopn in f hfl various roadways about 250 loads of gravel this fall. Pretty good showing. lbe professors at the U. A U are still busy with preparations for the meeting of the State Dairy Associa tion which will convene in this city on December 15th and 16th. We will have fuller particulars to pub lish in a short time, as soon as com plete preparations are made. David N. Gellatly visited with College friends Wednesday after noon. We are sorry to learn that he is nursing a broken rib, the re sult of the breaking of a ladder round. ''Davy" says football is les9 dangerous than picking apples. Professor Turney has, organized an orchestra in connection with the Department of Music. The first re hearsal was held laet Tuesday even ing in the Agricultural Hall. Fol lowing is. the instrumentation: First violin. Prof. Turney, Miss Verna Kirker, Max Miller; 2nd violin, Harry Kirker, Mr. Ruben- stein; clarinet, Proebstal; cornet, E. D. Wetmore, Bert Yates; trombone. will Wicks; piano, Miss Lillian Ranney; drums, Guv Walker; tuba, Gleun Goodman. It seems the deep wells on the College grounds have failed after all. They are four in number, and range from 90 to 126 feet in depth. There was at first an abundant sup ply of water, but it ten lb reet in one day ana now mere , is not enough for use. It is unfortuna e that thee should be such a diminu tion after such fair promise of plenty of water for all uses, hoth for lawns and buildings. In 10 hours there was pumped 4000 gallons and now comparatively none. - Back Pay for Veterans. Eugene, Or., Oct. 24, '03 To the Editor: Please find inclosed a list of names of Indian War Veterans who have the sums set opposite their names in the Auditor's office at Washington, D. C. and which can be obtain ed without the aid of an agent. This is the muster roll of Com pany B, Captain John Kelsay, and I believe it was recruited in Benton county. This list, with many other names, 635 in all, appeared in the daily Oregonian 01 Aug. 3ifct, and 11 those terested cannot procure a copy of that date will address me (with stamps for return postage) I will Hve them all the information I can free of charge. I may send you more names of other Veter ans later. My only object-is to do good. .Your truly, "Uncle Sam" Handsaker. NAMES. Mordecai Adams John T. Craig George W. Hayden John C. Lloyd Win. J. -Robinson Samuel E. Starr Milton C. Starr Thompson D Hinton James Neeley Hiram - Richardson J. M. Richardson Robt. G. Thompson Powell B. Ownby AMOUNT. $ 26 28 44 66 1 7 76 292 98 84 46 11 1 95 56 96 - 76 36 1 32 48 51 45 22 Will other papers please copy. Highest market price paid for fresh eggs at Hotel Corvallis. The night school meets on Mon day and Wednesday evenings. The residence of Captain George Robinson is being substantially im proved. . The building is being raised to a sufficient ' height to ad mit of another, story being placed underneath, which will comprise three rooms and a hall. The work of raising the building was done by Charles Blakeslee, and he was un fortunate in having a veranda fall ou him. He is able to be about but will feel the effects of it for some time. Among the notable feature of the Argonaut for November 2; 1903, are "Josiah, the Claim-Jumper" a striking story by Rufus M. Steele; "Gabriel and Uriel," a humorous character - sketch by Jerome A. Hart, of two dragomen who served as gui les. to "Jerusalem the Gold en;" ' The Birthplace of D,ickens;" and a criticism of the Duss Metro politan Orchestra," "Andre Che nier,""and the Orpheum perform-! ance, by Josephine Hart Phelps. Milton Shannon, an old resident of Benton county, died recently in Texas at the home of a bi other with whom he has been residing. Mr. Shannon was born in Indiana April 27, 1823. He was one of Oregon's pioneers, having come with his parents, to this state via the (isthmus in 1851, settling in Salem. He served as sheriff for a time and when Oregon came into statehood he was elected the first county judge of Marion county. For a number of years he was in the mercantile business in Monroe, but the past 15 years he has spent with hjs brother in Texas. . . Pretty Home Wedding. ' One of the prettiest home wed dings of the season, was solemn ized on Wednesday evening at Mangas home irf this city, the contracting parties being Mr. Benjamin. Franklin Bier and Miss - nzaoein iviangas, dcui ot I vvi. vctiiis, Promply at 8:30, to the music of the wedding march by Miss Mabel Cronise, the bride and groom, accompanied by Miss" Maude Whitaker and Mr. Geo. Mangas, entered ' the elaborately decorated parlor and took their places under a beautiful canopy of Oregon Grape and white gar lands of crepe paper, in the cen ter being a lovers knot of white satin ribbon. : The Catholic ring ceremony was pronounced by Rev. Father Jurek, of the Catho lie church of McMinnville. The bride wore etamine over cream silk and carried Uncle's roses and smilax, while the bridesmaid was dressed in blue silk organdie and carried white carnations and smilax. The dining-room where the weaaing supper was neid was tastily decorated with blue and white. The young couple re ceived many beautiful presents. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Bier, Mr. and Mrs.1 Mangas, Mr. and Mts. Metzger, Mrs. Whitaker, Misses- Ethel and Merle Hollister, Mabel Cronise and Mr. George Mangas. Mr. and Mrs. Bier are well known in Corvallis having made this their home for several years. Mr. Bier is a young business" man of sterling character, while the bride is a young lady of unusual attractiveness. The young couple will make Corvallis their future residence and are now at home to their friend's. : They will , reside in the Bell house on Sixth street. Faculty Challenged. The following challenge was read during chapel exercises Wednesday morning: Wnereas, we, trie tne senior class, have become, desirous that in addition to beinr remembered by succeeding classes for our many worthy and excellent qual ities, (?) those who come after us should recall our prowess on the gridiron of the College, and Whereas, we realize that the Faculty of the Oregon Agricul tural College owing to their past defeats and present physical in competence (?).ware opponents worthy of our superior abilities, we do hereby challenge them to a friendly and social football game to be governed by the fol lowing conditions: 1. The game to be. played . on the local gridiron. 2. The halves to be 20 min utes each. 3. Five touch-downs to be the limit for each half. 4. The admission to be free. 5. No place kicks to be made. 6. .The .officials to be chosen from the first football squad. - - 7. To be played not sooner than Thanksgiving, and not later than the following week. - 8. The senior. foot-ball team, to be entertained by the - Faculty team after the game, should the survivors see fit. J. W. Buster, M. W. Bartemus, Dare Hirstel, : Committee. The matter will be taker; up at the next Faculty .meeting and it is hoped they will decide to ac cept the challenge. Parents' Meeting at Monroe. The regular Parents' meeting of the public schools of Benton county will be held in Monroe, on Saturday, .November 7. at 10:30 a m. The meeting will be held in the Methodist church, and the literary program will be furnished by the schools from the southern part of the county. A basket dinner will be spread at noon in Wilhelm Hall, in Mon roe. The following is the pro gram of the day: Singing .", Institute Duty 01 Teachers: , a) In facnool Koom. : . .Mrs. E. H. Bel knap, Julia du Motion (b) On the Playground. .. . . .Ross Mat- , thews, M. E. Gregg (c) In the Home,. . .Ellen Belle Dunlap, . Rose Horton Duty of Directors: (a) To Teacher u. B. Farley, J. H. : Morelock, h. A. Peak (b) To Pupils and Parents. R. Kyle, S. Doidge, M. D.'Harpool Duty of Clerk. . , . .W. C. Belknap, Melissa Howard, A. Wilhelm, Jr. Should Farming be Taught in the Public , Schools? E. H. Belknap Subject to be Selected. ..Rev. J. M. Drake Oregon Literature. ..... Prof. J. B. Horner Why Some Teachers Fail. ... Su.pt. Geo. - '' . iienman INVITATION. You are cordially invited to partici pate in the work of the above meeting. Your presence and help will aid in mak ing it interesting. Your interest in good schools, good government, good citizen ship,, good homes; should prompt you to attend and help all you can. Come ! and bring your family and basket. . .espcciiuiiy, v GEO. W. DENMAN, ; : ,. : , School Supt., Benton. County VatCli Confidence Makes traveling a pleasure, when correct time is always a necessity. Yours may be a capable timekeeper, but through incom petent repairing you have lost faith in it. ; Brinz it In to "me. I Will repair the worst wrecked watch, and I will do it, economi cally. Albert J. Metzger Occidental . Building. Corvallis, Or. HARDWARE TINWARE STOVES PAINTS OILS A full line of Win dow Glas 2CC Hs . iess, Wagons, Buggies z id ferm Machinery, PHILOMATH OREGON. J. E. CASH STORE. I have just opened a General Merchan dise Store at my old corner, and in my new building, at Philomath, Oregon, and can show you maDy Bargains! from a new and carefully selected stock. You will save money by calling on me belore purchasing. A full line of BOOTS AND SHOES AND RUBBER GOODS. Groceries Produce Flour Feed Grain Highest Market Price Paid for Dressed Mutton, Veal, Hogs, Poultry, Eggs. Cash or Trade. PHILOMATH, ORE. PHILOMATH MILL CO. MANUFACTURERS OF KIR IvU MBER' Complete Stock of Rough and Dressed Lumber kept constantly - ' on hand OFFICES AT PHILOMATH, OR Drugs & Medicines Kodaks & Photo Suppliei Corvallis, Oregon F-stablished, Incorporated.'iSgS WHOLESALE & RETAIL. The most complete jline of jPure 'Drugs and Chemicals in Corvallis. Books and Stationery. Commercial Pa pers, Fine Perfumery, Toilet Article, Combs, Brushes and Mirrors. See the New Royal' Sewing Machines at K. K. WHITE DEALER IN . New and Second-hand Furniture and Musical Instruments. Musical Instruments Cleaned, Re paired and Tuned. Satisfaction Guaranteed. PHONE NO. 441. CORVATjIIS. OB fffi tlie man who wears AWYER'S EXCELSIOR BRAND Slickers SAWYER'S Excehfor llrand Oiled Clothlnr. 1 Rest in the world. Will V tint T t twk1 rvr trot sticky. Look for trade mark. If not at dealer'! send for catalogue. H . M . 8w r A Son, Sole Mfr.. Emit Cambridge, Has. Monroe & Corvallis Staged Leaves Monroe at 6 o'clock. Arrives at 10 o'clock. Returning, leaves Corvallis at 2 o'clock, i Arrive at Monroe at 6. y-. Feuben Norwood, Prop. i i . : Grove's - Tdstd:;.hiD hes stood the test 25 years. Average Annual Sales over One end a Half Million bottles. Does this record of merit appeal to you? No Cere, No Pay. 50c ... wim every toothing Tlsaf s nartictiittner 6? Marx Hind Tailored . -Copyright 1903 bj am Sduftov Kirs KUPPEMHEIMEB CLOTHING j Just, look at some of those nobby garments we've on display then ask a tailor, anywhere to give you as nobby a pattern, trim it as well, finish and give you as good a fit ask his price, and then' come back here and we'll do the rest. ILLEB, F.L. He Sees Best Who sees to tho Consequences, B. W. S. Jeweler and Optician, The Richest, Daintiest Effects in Photographic Portraits V ARB TO BE FOUND IN OCR! NEW STYLE, 7 UP-TO-DATE THE STYI.E THAT CARRIED NATIONAL ,The carbon parchments are not mounted on cards, but are delivered in ArtisT Proof folders, or loosely attached to thin Linen mounts, forming a combination both pleasing and attractive. Samples of this work now on exhibition at EMERY'S GALLERY, South Main Si Horn e-See ke rs: If you are looking for some real good bargains in Stock, Grain, Fruit and Poultry Ranches, write for my special list or come and see me. I shall, take pleasure in giving you all the reliable information you wish also showing you over the country. 7V HENRY : AMBMR, Philomath, Benton County, Oregon pome 13 a 1 en enz pac&age or throve s When you find yourself in need of a suit or overcoat, tnis snouia De tne place for you to buy. The person who once buys one of our Hart Schaffher and Marx suits or overcoats, always come back and pro nounce them the best-fitting, best made, always-hold-their-shape clothes they ever wore. Drop in and we'll show you the good points of our Suits and Overcoats from C5.00 to 025.00. Home of ihe.Ralston Health Shoes, Cordon Hats and! Dents Gloves S. L. KLiPJE. Regulation 0. A. C. Uniforms Top Round Shoes for Men Suitsand Overcoats Iron Clad Hosiery Mrs. Jim Hopkins' Boys' Clothing Drews, Selsby & Co's. Ladies Fine Shoes Kingsbury Hats Corvallis, Ore, J DO YOU REALIZE the serious Consequences of. continued eye strain? Priceless beyond all possessions is the eyesight, and deserving of your highest consideration. PRATT, ' Corvallis, Oregon. OFF THE I.AUREI.S AT THE PHOTOGRAPHIG CONVENTION 'Fbitic Elack Root. Liver Pills.'