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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 1904)
LOCAL LORE. Recent Happenings in Corvallis and Vicinity. Cecil Cathey, wife and child, of San Francisco, arrived Friday and will visit their parents in this city . The young people's societies of the various churches of our cities will bold a union temperance rally at the Congregational church next Sunday at 6:30 p. m. All are in vited. The regular monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. will occur Thurs day afternoon at the Reading Room parlor. An interesting and im portant time is anticipated. All are cordially invited. Mis- Blanche Hammell entertain ed thirty of her young friends at the Hotel Corvallis Saturday after noon. Delicious refreshments were served and Miss Blanche entertain ed her guests in a most charming manner. There is much speculation among the owners of chittim claims as to the price of bark. The reports vary all the way between 5 and 17 cents. It does not make much difference, however, as the bark improves with nge ana many will do well not to sell too soon . John J. Brown, of Eugene, is visiting in Corvallis, his old home wbich he left 18 years ago. Mr. Brown expresses a confident opin ion as to the future of this city, and is much pleased with the way it has improved since he left. S. L. Hayes, our genial Wells Fargo agent, was detained in town by business, for several days after vacation commenced. He will take in the Bohemia mines as his first outing, as he has mining interests in that locality . We wish him a pleasant trip, and the young ladies wish him an early return. The report of the road viewers who went to Alsea to decide on the disputed right-of-way of the Huard-Kimball road, has been made in the County Court . The gentlemen appointed for the pur pose were Thos. Jones, Wm . Barclay and John Harris. They returned to the city Friday last. David Osborne has so far recover ed as to be out on the street. He reports a slight stiffness of the neck and some pain in the shoulders as alxjut the only reminders of the wound. He will soon be ready for duty again, and by that tinoe it is hoped that the council will have considered the question of remunera tion for the time lost . While in Portland last week S. N. Wilkins purchased for the Odd Fellows Library, fifteen volumes of standard works of fiction, of the latest issues. It was lees than two months ago that Mr. Wilkins ad ded 37 volumes of similar character to this library . They now have one of the be? collections of books in the city, a d the Odd FellowB are very proud of their library. Mrs. Faithful Jane Borland, a t ister of Locke brothers of Mountain View, died in Portland on May 12, and was buried in the Locke Cemetery, at Mountain View on Sunday. Mrs. Borland was born on the spot where the funeral was held in the old Locke home stead. She was a sister of Lon J Locke who died May 2, just ten days before her death . Rev. Reeves of the South M. E. church conduct ed the services. Mr. Frank Beslin, a blind man lectured at the South M. E. church last Thursday night. The lecture which consisted of personal remi niscences and experiences, was good and well worth the time of any one going to hear. Mr. Beslin has accomplished wondsrs in a me chanical way; designed and made his own writing apparatus, edited and managed a newspaper for eight years, set type, run presses, did job work framed and built three houses and done manv otherthingsthat would seem impossible without eye sight. Dr. E. J. Thompson left Tuesday for the east and will be absent from a month to six weeks. One pur pose of the doctor's trip is to attend the general assembly of the Pres byterian church at Buffalo, N. Y., and another is to be present at the commencement exercises of the University of Minnesota at Min neapolis. Dr. Thompson is a grad uate of the University of Minnesota and has been chosen by the Phi Beta Kappa Society of the college to deliver the annual address this year. It is no small honor to be selected for such an occasion, and it is safe to say Dr. Thompson will honor his alma mater and the state of Oregon. The graduates to he "turned out" of the Minnesota Uni versity this year reaches the enor mous number oif 600. Dr: Thomp son will also visit Boston while east and return by the way of Los Ange las, Cal. Independence Enterprise. CITY ELECTION Result of the Contest For City Officers. The annual election for Coun cil men lor the three wards of this city, and other city officers, was held yesterday. The polling place for the entire city was at the City Hall, and the voting was brisk daring the entire day. The following gentlemen acted as the election board. JUDGES Caleb Davis, First Ward Joseph Yates, Second Ward R. H. Colbert, Third Ward CLERKS Robert Johnson, W. H. Dilly The tickets voted for were as follows: For Chief of Police F. R. OVERLANDER W. G. LANE LEE HENKLE For Police Judge E. P. GREFFOZ For Treasurer Wm. McLAGAN The same general officers were voted for in each, ward, with the exception of the council. '-; For Councilmen FIRST WARD " J. B. IRVINE D. C. ROSE SECOND WARti W. CREES J. D. MANN A. RENNIE A. J. JOHNSON THIRD WARD W. G. EMERY W. R. HANSELL SAMUEL MILLS MINOR SWICK The result was as follows: For Chief of Police W G Lane 222 F R Overlander 72 LeeHenkle 97 For Police Judge E P Grefioz., 381 For Treasurer Wm McLagan 386 For Councilman First Wrrd J B Irvine 73 D C Rose 54 For Councilmen Second Ward A Rennie 92 A J Johnson 98 W Crees 30 J D Mann 49 For Councilmen Third Ward W G Emery 90 W R Hansell 95 Samuel Mills 11 Minor Swick 51 Some half dozen scattering votes were also thrown. Everyone was delighted when they heard the eentle patter of raindroDS this morning, as crops and gardens will be mucn benefitted thereby. The United Evangelical church and parsonage are b-ing improved by the application of a couple coats of paint The residence of A. F. Peterson, corner Ninth and Harri son, is also being painted. A substantial cement walk has just been completed along the north side of the court yard square, and workmen are now engaged in the construction of a walk from the northwest corner of the grounds to the walk leading to the front en trance of the Court House. Sunday morning's Journal con tains a picture of one of our citizens who has done much to make the name of Corvallis respected through out the state. Ruthyn Turney, as a violinist and composer, holds a high rank among the few great :vio Knists of the country. He is the instructor on that instrument in the Oregon Agricultural College, and as a concert violinist has made a name in his chosen profession. Mr. Tur ney was for several years a pupil of the famous xsorwegian violinist, Herr August Aamold, and has done credit to his teacher. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE. The Several Evening Programs in Detail. The evening programs for the institute, which commences to morrow (Wednesday), are given below. Much care has been used in arranging these and the visitors will be more than pleased with the several performances. All the entertainments are free and the public are cordially invited. Wednesday evening the exer cises will be held at the Court House, and will consist of ad dress of welcome in behalf of the city by the mayor; a response by Pres. L. B. Baldwin, and the principal address by Pres. B. F. Mulkey. The music for the occasion will be furnished by the Corvallis Band. THURSDAY EVENING. 1 March Konorah Hazel O. A. C. Obchestka. 2 Violin First Concerto Turney RlJTHYH TCBNBY 3 Overture Electric Sparks. . .Terrazzi Obchestka 4 Vocal (Selected Otto F. L. Herse 5 Black and Tan Lowthian Orchestra 6 Piano Polacca Brilliants, Op 72 Weber MOBDAUNT A. GoODNOUGH . 7 The Dove's Return Baker Orchestra 8 Annie Laurie Dudley Buck Ladies' Chorus FRIDAY EVENING. Friday evening's program will be given at the Opera House. It will cons-ist of musical and literary numbers, and a dumb bell drill by students of Philo math College. Mr. G. L. Paul will give "The Uncle," : one of Sir Henry Ir ving's favorite readings ; 4 ' Ostler Joe," made famous by the noted actress, Mrs. Potter; and Edgar A. Poe's "Tell-Tale Heart." The latter, one of the heaviest dramatic readings in the language will be given . vin 'make-up. ' The character of this murderer, who is haunted by the beating of the heart of his victim, is such as only Poe could draw. His cunning story of his crime, and final nervous collapse, make de mands upon the reader such as are only met with in such roles as "Hyde" in Robert Louis Stevenson's great psychological play. Corvallis Poultry Association. At a meeting of the Corvallis Poultry Association last Thurs day evening in the office of Hon. W. E. Yates the following officers were elected : President, B. W. Johnson; vice-president, Prof. C. M. McKelhps; secretary and treasurer, Robt. Johnson; Asst. secretary, Gene M. Simpson; Supt. of Show, F. L. Miller. Executive board, Wm. Emery and Prof. A. L. Knisely. Much interest is being taken in fancy poultry not only in Cor vallis but throughout the-county as well. Since the notice ot the proposed organization in these columns a few weeks ago many names have been sent in from the county, and the secretary will be pleased to have the names of any one in the country who are in terested in poultry and will send in one dollar for membership dues for one year, which will entitle the member to all the privileges of the association. A poultry show will be held in Corvallis early in December, that will from present indications, be the largest show in the state this coming season. Being centrally located, and coming as the first poultry show of the season, will naturally attract exhibitors from all parts of the state, and from California and Washington, as well, as the reputation of Judge Hinds, of Alameda, California, who will be the judge is known all over the state as the best judge of poultry oh'the coast. Judge Hinds will judge shows at San Francisco, Seattle and other cities later, and the Corvallis show will be an excellent place for ex hibitors to test the merits of their birds before the other shows. The officers of the Corvallis association, are hustlers, and the show will be a big thing for Cor vallis. ' ' The Coryallis Steam Laundry is thoroughly equipped for 'first-class work. They will not only call for and deliver your orders, but guar antee satisfaction. Special rates on family washing. Phone 374. . REGISTRATION E00KS CLOSE Increase of Voters of Benton " County Over 1902. Saturday was the last day for registering and there was a gen eral rush at the clerk's office the last few days. In several pre cincts the number was considera bly under the number registering in 1902. Corvallis precinct No. 1 showed the largest increase, be ing 61 over the previous registra tion, but this is partially due to .change of the boundary lines. Philomath also came to the front in good shape, 57 more voters registering than two years ago. Kings Valley, Summit, Soap Creek, Fairmount, Wren, Alsea, Bell fountain and Monroe all have taken a slump, "this being due to the negligence of the voters. Willamette shows a neat increase of 18. v Following is a list of voters registering in 1904 and 1902. PRECINCT 1904 1902 156 195 198 "5 114 87 97 4i 48 228 108 124 150 107 Corvallis No 1 217 Corvallis No 2 196 Corvallis No 3 181 Corvallis No 4 135 Fairmount 104 Soap Creek 73 Kings Valley 85 Summit ......... 35 Blodgett 53 Philomath 285 Willamette 126 Alsea 103 Bell fountain 136 Monroe 102 Total 1870 1768 O. A. C. Notes. Mr. W. A. McComas, an old friend of Prof. Horner's, visited at Cauthorn Hall last Friday . The seniors enjoyed a picnic Sat urday afternoon by taking a tract ion engine and two hay racks and making a trip over the country . , -The seniors have engaged . Mr. Paul to i coach them on their, play and be is doing splendid work. Everybody get ready to ee the senior play at commencement time. The number at the Amicitia table at Cauthorn Hall very materially increased at dinner Sunday for the "Sous of Friendship" invited theft lady friends to dine with them . ; The senior excursion on next Sat urday to Newport is sure to be an enjoyable event. The College band will attend and furnish plenty of music, and everything points to a most pleasant trip. Train leaves at 6 a. m. and the boat leaves New port on return trip 5:30 p. m. Mary's Peak is becoming the Mecca for Cauthorn Hall boys. Mr. Hofer and Mr. Bradley made atrip there Saturday. They left the Hall at 4 o,clock and walked all of the way to the top, found two feet of snow in the open and re turned on "shanks horses" arriv ing home about 8 o'clock in the evening. They say it is not a very big day's walk. The sad news of the death of Fred Housten. '02 reached Corvallis last Thursday noon. The Phili delphian Society, of which he was an active member when in College, sent six members to act as pall bearers at the funeral held at Eugene. Those chosen were Burt Bowers, Ernest Henricks, James McKenzie, J. C. Knapp, J. R. S. McCormick and H- C. Darby. Thev left here Saturday noon and return ed in the evening walking over from Albany. All who attended the Y. M. & Y. AV. C. A. reception Friday even ing were well paid, for the time psss ed too quickly. The Henkle or chestra played several pieces which were very much appreciated and well rendered. Rev. T. S. Hand- sakr sang a solo, and Prof. Lake on "Tie Reasons Wny O. A. C. Should have a Y. M. C. A. Build log. " Alter the program every body had a good time and visited the booths representing the different zones. There were several negroes in charge of the torrid zone, -and did excellent work. In the frigid zone you would always find the old Esquimo in his native garb. Dur ine the evening Mr. Underwood gave several pieces on his new diso phonograph which were very fine and distinct. Letter List. For the week endine Mar 181 1904, Persons calling for these letters wilj please state date on which tbey were ad vertised. Tbey will be' charged at the rate of ope ceut each: . , Garrick Andrews John Bloch WmABatley E O Clenland " ' CAFencke Bert Faircbild E P Frazier Walter Gilman Miss C E Ingram Mrs Jane Michaels Mrs Jane Miller Wm Spencer Frank Simpson Thws Weaver S W With ins B. W. Johnson, P. M. FILLS THE BILL. UNION MADE FOR SALE ONLY BY ME. HOTEL CORVALLIS J. C. HAM MEL, Prop. HEADQUARTERS FOR W. P. LAFFERTY bipman'$ Regular Board $3.00. Meal Tickets $3.50 bipman'$ Now is the Time . . . To have your Watch Repaired, Clock Cleaned, Spectales Fixed. All work is done Neatly and Promptly . . . . . . And Satisfaction is Guaranteed. E. W. S. PRATT, The Jeweler and Optician. Store closes at 6 p. m. except Saturday. EI iwt HOME SEEKERS AMBLER & WATTERS, I REAL ESTATE, LOANS, INSURANCE VIRGIL K. WAITERS, CORVALLIS With one eye on style and the other on economy is a position lots of young men find them selves in when buying shoes. They can't aNord fancy-priced shoes, but they must have style. All styles Oxfords and Bluchers, the most popular leathers. They are built on foot forms, style, comfort, service and hygenic principles all retained. Season's opairing Saturday, May 7, at MILES STARR'S. Mailt to ordar Tec Cream for occasion. Cohtgt studant trade particularly solicited. Sptoial Fancy Briok. Leading hotel in Corvallis. Newly furnished with modern conveni ences. Rates $1, $1.25, $2 per day. COMMERCIAL MEN. Notions, Fancy Goods, China and Queensware. Restaurant Restaurant For the Best Photographs If yon are looking for some real good Bargains in Stock, Grain, Fruit and Poultry Ranches, write for our special list, or come and see us. We will take pleasure in giving you reliaole informa tion; also snowing you over ine county HENRY AMBLER, PHILOMATH
