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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1903)
THE CORVALLIS 6AZETFL LOCAL AND PERSONAL Fred Chapman left Friday morn ing to spend the holidays at his home in Roseburg. Mrs. Wicks started Wednesday, for a two weeks visit with her son, Oliver in Aslona. - Rev. H. A. Deck goes to Dallas today to attend a meeting of the trustees of Dallas College. How delighted the ladies of Cor- vallis would be to see a man with a hoe" scraping the mud off the crossings . Mrs. J. Fred Yates returned home last Thursday from a three months visit in San Francisco with her sister, Mrs. Eliza Kilpatrick. There will be a stated meeting of Oregon Council R. & S. M. at Ma sonic nail on Wednesday evening, December 23. Work in R. and S M. degrees. A full attendance is expected. The United Evangelical Sunday school will observe "Christmas at Home" in the church Thursday evening at 7:30. AH friends of the school are invited. The two sons of Geo. S. Stovall, Lawrence and Alva, are both ill with pneumonia. The former is on a farm near Philomath and the lat ter is in this city. The following persons were regis tered at Portland notsls on Satur day from Corvallis: M. E. Milner, Mrs. M. L. Tooper, G. T. Callahan, Geo. Studebaker, J. P. lsbell. Mrs. Bado Waggoner, Miss Jewel Wells, ot Eugene, and Wm. A. Wells, of Alberta, Canada, were in Corvallis to attend the burial of their father, the late C..B. Wells. C. It. Gardiner, H. Salvon, and A. Airth, all O. A. C. students, were registered, at the Perkins Hotel, .Portland, on baturday. lney were- on the way to their home in Astoria to spend the holidays . Groceryman Hodes : has several boxes of fine Italian prunes in front of his store, that were packed by the Corvallis Prune Company. They are of fine quality and make an excellent display. The ladies of the Congregational church who held a bazaar- iu the Zierolf building last Friday were assisted by the Christian JEndeavor society' of that church, and was quite a success. Ihe combined re ceipts for the day were over $75, the ladies receiving $65 and th young ladies $10. ' Tne negro preacner who was bombarded with stale eggs in Kings Valley arrived in this city, on Fri day. vH-frtKjk thi s office ior the pride of a-meal, and got it, and on Saturday, was making inquiries as to the nearest town and the state of the roads - leading in that direction We i hav3 1 become more charitabl toward the boys who threw the eggs we have seen the coon. At. a regular meeting of Cor vallis Lodge, A. F. & A. M. held in " Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, -December 16, the follow ing officers were elected: James A. Harper, W. M.; . F. L Kent, S. W.; S. L. Hays, J. W.; W. P. Lafferty, Sec.; Z. H. Davis, Treas. The ap pointive officers will be named on Saturday evening of this Week when a combined installation of all the Masonic bodies will be held. Charles B. Wells, for two terms chief of police of Corvallis, died in the hospital, at Portland on Thurs day, December 17. Mr. Wells went to Alberta, Canada in 1901, where he has since resided. His age was 63 years, 4 months and 25 days. The funeral services were held in Wiikins' undertaking parlors, on Saturday, December 19, at 10 o'clock a. m. Rev. Mark Noble officiated. The interment was in Odd Fellows cemetery. E. Allen has been confined to his home for several days with sick ness, but is rapidly recovering and will be out inside of a week. Mr. Allen has been in the drug business jn Corvallis for the last S7 years and , this is the ' first time in his business career that he has been compelled to remain at home on account of illness. He is now 71 years'of age, and notwithstanding the fact that he has been nearly two score years in one businesp, will, no doubt, be " able to dish out pills for many more years. Last Saturday morning Mr. Gil lespie noticed a small hole in thiir back yard a few feet from the house. He secured a shovel and ran the handle down the hole and to his surprise it went the full length of the shovel. Further investigation revealed the fact that there hfd formerly been a well at that place which had been filled up. The dirt had settled leaving only a crust of dirt a few inches thick which had become sodded over. It seems remarkable as the spot has been trodden upon many times by grown people, as well as by the children in their play, and was broken through last Saturday by a small hen which sank through the crust to the water beneath. She was rescued from her watery grave and tenderly cared for. The cru&t has si nee fallen in and laid bare a full-sized well which is now six or seven feet deep, , containing several feet of water,t - Guy Walker left Thursday J Sain Damon and Glm Good uaao, Fri day, and Ray Walker,. Saturday, for their homes in Independence. x A magnificent turkey dinner will e served at tne Hotel Corvallis on Chrifimas Day. Landlord Ham- mel intends to make this the ban ner epread of the year. . "Happy Hooligan" McManies was , married in Buena Vista on Sunday to a Miss Baker, who was employed as a waitress in the Hote Corvailis for a short time. Governor Chamberlain has named W. W. Cotton 'a prominent dairy man of Portland, to succeed Benton Killin as a regent of the College, and J. D. Oiwell and J. M. Church are appointed to succeed themselves Corvallis has a new dog ordinance which the Times brands as a stem- winder." We suppose this is "pointer" to Corvallis sports to pay taxes on their stem-setters and other hunting dogs. Toledo Leader Supt. Den man returned Mondav from Kinet . Valley where ne has been attending the Parents' Meet ing which was held there. He says the meeting was a grand suc cess. More will be said of it next issue. Considerable interest was aroused on Main street yesterday morning by a pet fawn belonging to Arthur Henkle which was being led home by him. The beautiful creature is only a year old and is said by woodsmen to be, unusually large for that age. W. E. : Paul, father of Geo. F Paul, for several years editor of the Gazette, has moved to Oakland, Calif., where he will reside in future. Mr. Paul once resided in this city, but for several years-he has lived in Dover, N. H. J. Wiage came up from New berg on the boat Sunday morning to attend to business matters. He ex pects to go in the tailor business in Portland about the first of the year Mr. and Mrs. Wrage have recently returned from a trip to California. The Oregon City society notes in Sunday Oregonian contained an ex tended write-up of the .wedding of Mose Ji,. Milner and Grace M. Hall. The groom was a former O. A. C. student. 'The article says that the couple will make Corvallis their home. Mr. Ross, an old resident of Philo math, father of Mrs. Lenger, of this city, died Sunday, December 20, at Salem. He will be brought to Philomath for interment and services will be held at 2 o'clock today. Mr. Ross is well known in this vicinity. : Mrs. W. A. Buchanan wife of CouTityTTreasurer Buchanan, lies very low at her liome in this city with Brights disease, and her death is momentarily' expected. At the time of going to press Monday afternoon there is no change in her condition. " - A Comedy of Errors. Philomath Jottings. The improvement Society will hold a meeting at te residence of Miss Snell on Wednesday evening December 23, at "7:30. Members are are urged to be present and all other citizens interested in the work of the society are cordially invited to take part in the deliberations of the society. . , At the home of the bride's par ents, Sunday, ? December 13, 1903, Rev. Davis spoke the words which united as man at d ' wife, Joseph Sluard and Miss Portia Price, both prominent young people of Oak Grove, Benton county. The cere mony was witnessed by a number of friends and relatives. - : f Bert Yates had the misfortune to fall from his wheel on Sunday about neon and fractured his shoulder blade. Bert was on bis way acxo3S Mary's river bridge and had - his mind on something more important than the wbsel, when the accident occurred. Bert wn?t tell where he was going and positively refuses to refer to the subject. Smith & Boulden showed on Sat urday afternoon as pretty a line of dressed turkeys as one would wjsh to see. Not less than 150 of these birds were hung up in their store, some of them weighing over zo pounds each. OnMon day morning every turkey was gone, and their places taken by a row of 60 or more plump geese. The most of these birds will be shipped to Port land and Astoria. Coanty Judge Virgil JS. Watters, of Corvallis, a brother-in-law of W. V. Wiley, was in HDlsboro Tues day to attend the funeral of Mrs. Wiley. Jndge Watlersis deserved ly one of the most popular men in Benton county, having ' for many years filled with credit positions in the county court house, and though a democrat the people of that re publican county have, promoted him from recorder. to clerk and now to county judge. Hillsboro Inde pendent.' - ''"' 1 The City Council at their last regular meeting rescinded the or dinance for the paying of $2 per meeting to each of the council men and the mayor. The ab surdity in passing such an ordin ance has made the situation ridic ulous in the extreme and the po sition of the city fathers rather an embarassing one. The or dinance passed by the council some time ago fixed a salary of $2 a meeting, or a total of $20 per each time they met for trans acting the city affairs. That there is no such passage in the city charter is needless to say. If the ordinance had proven solid it would have included back pay for over 300 councilmea and 37 mayors. If they had the power to salary themselves $2 per meet ing, they also had the power to raise their salary as high as they pleased. As a result the council men and mayor have been twitted to such an extent over their ac tion that at the last meeting they were only to glad to have the or dinance rescinded and to serve the city free gratis. Linn County Holy Rollers. Mrs. E. C. Wyatt, who has been been absent during the -summer and fall, is here visiting with friends. , . ; William Miller, from Currv county, came last week to spvnd the holidays with his family, who are here for the benefit of school. Word was received last week of the death of Mr. H. Buoy at his home near Waldport. He was well and favorably known here, and at one time was post master at Philomath. The students were glad to greet Prof. W. T. Wyatt and wife after a prolonged absencs at Ranier. All are expecting a great time Christmas and there will be ser vices at the churches Christmas Eve. Mrs. White's class gives a mu sical Monday evening. Entertainment, 'consisting of music,... reading, etc., at the Chapel Tuesday evening. O. A. C. Locals. BY BERT YATES , Harvey L. Fryer left Sunday for his home in Carlton. Jas. R. Chambers, who has ben A colony of Holy Rollers has started in to make Linn county u ua,1US on gick i8t f()r about a luauciiny ,uuicu.ll tt uuuSC ""tleft Wednesday afternoon for his tne Anna $eacn place, m the 1 Um in TTincra vnow nop vara, lusr. over tne river from the ferry. Parson Creffield,' the old-time leader, returned on Friday last, and is now in command. Mr. Campbell and West Seely, with the two Seely sisters and Miss Sandal are with the party. Frank Hurt and wife have also taken up their residence with the Linn county squad. Up to the present time verv little disturbance has been caused, the party carrying on their wor ship with but little noise. But events are likely to occur iri a few days, if the Rollers be come in any way aggressive, that will piat a stop to any further proceedings on their part. Mr: Creffield will be provided with a nice, warm coat, that : will fit him as closely as the paper on a wall, and that will contain more feathers than the wings he prom ises himself when he reaches the place where the holy roll is kept. He will also be given a walking pass out 01 this locality, and a warning about returning that he will do well, to heed. -...; This is the program outlined by some desperate and determin men in this vicinity, and there is no doubt that it will be earned out. John Buster is spending a 'few days at the home of Dave Gellatley, and from there goes to Alsea, in time to hang up his stocking on Christmas Eve. Dick Tom, of Alsea, last week brought in some fine specimens of sugar beets, raised from seed obtain ed last spring at the College. He reports an abundant yield and that they make fine feed for milch cows Wednesday afternoon's train was crowded with students starting to spend the Christmas holidays at their various homes . Among those who left were U. O, Gate, E. D. Wetmofe, Roy Greer, A. Airth, Henry Salvon, Marion Stokes, J. C. Clark, Rae Walker and Thomas Fritchard. '. W. N. Shennefield in a recent letter from Los Angeles states that there are two other, former O. A. C students in. that city, Bert Wills being employed as a conductor on a street railway, and Jas. McTim monds is just recovering from a severe attack of malarial fever con tracted over two months ago in Old Mexico. Football Team Banquetted Wood Wau ted. The Oregon Agricultural College- will receive bids for supplying wood lor the ensuing college year commencing next July. Call on the Purchasing Agent for specifications. ' " . Corvallis, December, -22, I9O3. s ': ' T. H. ;Cbawfobd, - Purchasing Agent, The football team : and substi tutes of the O A C were tendered a banquet by the citizens of Cor vallis, at the Hotel Corvallis, on Friday evening Dec. . 17th. Nearly hundred guests assembled, and after a sumptuous repast, the real business of the evening com menced. Mayor Irvine told some good stories in presenting- the various speakers. President Gatch was introduced, as the first speaker, and the members of the first team found his remarks very practical and pleasing. The team was lined up in order and each member presented with a new sweater. These were of ex cellent quality, black in color, with an orange monogram. In acknowledging the gift Captain Pilkington announced for the first time that he was to return next year, and the same deter mination was echoed by every one of the team except . Cupper and Root. : During the enthusiasm inci dent to this the team took up the election of a captain and manager for next year, and Bert Pilking ton and Zophar Tharp -were elect ed respectively to the positions. After the. election Mr. E. R. Bry son made some very interesting remarks, followed by ' Manager Hay ward, who gave some good advice regarding a coach for next year. . Mr. E. E. Wilson, the tall sycamore of Benton, gave a ring ing speech, and Professor Berch told paid a fitting compliment to the ladies. The most enthusiastic of the speakers of the evening was Hon. W. E. Yates, who paid his re spects to the team and to all the speakers in town. It was long after twelve when the toastmaster said "good night." All the football enthusiasts in the city were present, and the following ladies: Mesdames Irvine, Mary Bryson, E. R. Bry son, B. W. Johnson, Fulton, Cal lahan, F, Iy. Miller, Wigle and McKelleps, Misses Gatch, Withy- combe, Irvine, Span gler, and othtrs. Celebrated His 80th Birthday; Mr. William McLagan cele brated his 80th birthday 011 Sun day, Dec. 20th by gathering to gether a number of his children and relatives and spending the day in good old family style. - Mr. McLagan has been con nected with Corvallis since its early history and a short sketch of his life would be of universal interest in this part of the state : Wm. McLagan was .born in Gil ford, N. Y., in the year 1823. In. 1844 he imigrated to Illinois, where he remained until i8;2. On Nov. 26, 1848, at Belvedere, 111., he married Miss Sabra Spring, who is still living. Eight children were born, six of whom are now living, two of the children, Mrs. Jesse Spencer and Mrs. A. M. Tucker, living in Corvallis. In 1852 Mr. McLagan crossed the plains to Oregon with an ox team taking exactly six months to make the trip from Sycamore, 111., 111., to Portland, Or. Mr. McLagan suffered two severe sick spells on the way which nearly cost , him his life. He came to Corvallis in 1859 and has made Benton county his -home since then. He has served the city in the capacity of treasurer for nearly seven years, . and ? has held that place for the four vears. - " '" r . , . .. I v For Sale Eight-room house, with three lots; centrally located; fine assortment ot fruit trees. Will be sold with furniture or without. Inquire .it this office. I So La S0ns(Sps '1 l Jt .IF 3 is The display- is larger and more beautiful than ever, and even the most expectant visitors will be amazed at the fullness of preparations and the exceedingly low prices. Soon the great . holiday rush will be on, and you will find it much to your interest to do your shopping early. Make your selections now. We will deliver them on any designated day. 9 Dolls' Xmas Fair, 1903. You will find here an aggregation of J dolls of every description dolls that know when to open their eyes, and others that keep, them open day and night, dressed or negligee, ready for dressing. Our prices are the lowest in the city and variety much the larg est. 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 and up to $7.50.. Toilet Cases In all the latest novelties. 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50 and up to $7.50. . Games A large assortment of novel I J i.: mi II ami j-aotiuaxmjj games witn plenty of excitement on land and sea. 25c, 50c. 75c, $1, $1.50;tol$3.50 Xms& HanderchicfsR -ci j j.i 1 jf plain, hemstitched, lace and embroidered edges of all kinds. If 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 50 and 75c. Albums Photo and autograph albums of every description. 25c, 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50 and up to $5.00. Xmas Slippers For both ladies and gentlemen. Our line is large and very at- tractive. See window display.' 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50 and $2.00. Overcoat Special . The finest and best line of overcoats in Benton county. They all go at reduced prices during the month. $5.00 to $18.00. Ladies' Furs Rich furs at low prices during Xmas week. $3.00 and up to $9.00. $1.50, $2.50, I A more beautiful assortment than ever of Collar and Cuff Boxes, Glove and Hand'' kerchief Boxes, Jewel and Work Boxes m Prices are 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50 and $2.50. Ties, Mufflers, Gloves, Suspenders 'All the late things at money-saving prices" from 25c to $1.50. Silverware 1847 Rogers, $1.50 to $2.50. Purses and Chatelaine Bags All new goods at 25c,50c,75c, $1, $1.50, $2.50. -Pictures and Decorated Ware The Big Store is now at its best, so just come in and take a look at our Xmas presents dis- ' play. That is all we ask. La EZLmEt past Card of Thanks. We wish to express our thanks to the public of Corvallis for their kindness and sympathy in our late bereavement. Family ol the late C. B. Wells. , Yaquina Bay has at last received some recognition from the govern ment, though not all that could be wished. The secretary of war sub mits the report of the special board of engineers on the project for the improvement of Yaquma Bay. The board reports that existing condi tions do not warrant continuing the improvement at the present time, with 'the. view to securing an in creased depth of harbor entrance. but believes the existing , works should be maintained and recom mends an appropriation of $25,000 I for this purpose. , Ten dollars pays for a term of ten weeks in Bookkeeping in the Night School. For particulars address Pres. I. E. Richardson, Corvailis, Oregon, F Eclectic Shorthand stands first for speed. A court reporter in Georgia writes 250 words a minute. A lady at Delaware, Ohio, wrote 325 words a min ute. It is easy to learn. Try it. Write for sample ' lesson, to Corvallis Business College. Notice. - Will keep my store open evenings until Jan. 1, 1904. E. P. Geepfoz, The Jeweler. GREETING To the Citizens of Cobvallis akd Sue- BOUNDING COUNTRY: Having been ensra?ed In the real estate Business for past ten years in the East I have decided to take up the business here. In doing so I expect to advertise in the East as well as here at home and keep, as nearly as possible, iu touch with the emigration from the east. Having been a traveling real estate salesman through several of the Eastern states and knowing the disadvantages of the different localities I snail be better able to set forth the advantages to be found here than the man who has always lived here and is not acquainted with the Eastern states. If you wishtimpke inquiries regarding my past yon can writs to any prominent citizen or to any of the ha is of Oeiwein, Iowa, that having Deen my head quarters before coming here. After satisfying yourselves as to my responsibility if you have anythingin the way of real estate for sale or rent which you may see fit to place in my hands it will have my best attention, aid though tou have no business to place with me I shall be glad to have you. call as I should like to become acquainted with you and will thank you for any points of interest or good sujrges tioas for Eastern advertising. If you have property to list and itis convenient please cal". on Saturday, however I shaU be glad to see yon at any time. If you are interested ia the growth of our country please call and see me. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, lbeg to remain yours for business. E. E. WHITE, Office first door South of Heading Koom, Corvallis, Oregon. Mrs. N.F. ROBINSON, CLAIRVOYANT, CARD READER, Palmist.' Also gives reading by mail if given date of birth, color of hair, eyes, and three leading ques tions. Sitting from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Price one dollar. No. 10H Second St., Korth of Willamette Bank. KUPPENHEIMER CLOTHING Just look at some of those nobby garments we've on display then ask a tailoz 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. Regulation 0. A. C. Uniforms Top Round Shoes for Men Suits and Overcoats Iron ;Clad Hosiery Mrs. Jim Hopkins' Boys' Clothing Drews, Selsby & Co's. Ladles Fine Shoes Kingsbury Hats j F. L. MILLER, Corvallis, Ore. The Gazette for fine JoiJ vrorfr Grove's Tasteless ChiD Tonic has stood the test 25 years. Average Annua! Sales over' One end a Half LSliion vui.u. aoes uiis recora 01 mem cppcoi lO yotx r wo CBre, HO ray. avs cncioseq waa every pooib is a i en jent package or croveT iaacx ftoet LtVW FUS.
