CORRESPONDENTS CORNER
Snapshots as Caught by Our Different Repre
sentatives Throughout the County.
Wren.
The farmers aie rejoicing over the late
xairi, aa it was a great benefit to the
" crops.
Bib "ithaney and family have return
ed to their farm from Philomath , where
they have been spending the winter.
Mr. Ballard has been doing some good
work on the roads.
Mr. Plowman is to preach at th9 Wren
school house next Sunday at 2 :0 p. m.
' There is to be a basket social at the
Wrdn Hall June the 9th. A big time is
expected.
Mr. William Bryans is erecting a new
wood house.
Mrs. McFarland and her daughter
sa Je a trip to Corvallis Monday.
Mr. Harris is getting out lumber for
Mr. Jackson's new barn.
Westwood.
Last Saturday was a moving day for
Benton County Saw Mill Co., transport
ing a large donkey engine from their sid
ing at Philomath, to their logging camp
along the Alsea road.
Mr. Prickett aud M. M. Porter have
improved parts of their larm frontage,
upon the Alsea road, by replacing old
rail fences with new wire fence.
Joe-Cummingham, of South Whitley,
Ind., was a visitor at Earl Brown's camp
near Westwood school-house from last
Vriday evening until Sunday forenoon.
She two men were born and raised al
waoet in the same neighborhood but had
no acquaintance except by correspond
. ence Until they met Friday evening. Joe
says he likes Oregon splendidly and is
specially pleased with this little valley.
He never saw such timber as was shown
&im along Benton's log chute.
Earl Brown invited his pupils to go for
a, picnic with himself and family up to
the Moore & White saw' milt last Satur
day. Mrs. Moore and Mrs. White fur
nished a fine lunch which was partaken
f with great relish by teacher, pupils
and visitors, aggregating 19 in number,
who had been up and down the creek
Ashing and romping. After dinner a
Ively game of ball was played.
Alsea.
Rev. Totten preached for us last Sun
y afternoon and also Leld memorial
services on Monday at the church.
Elder Bailes closed a series of meetings
- en last Sunday morning. He leaves the
valley Tuesday on his way to Lions, Ore
v gon, where he expects to hold a week's
- meeting.
The warm dry weather has given the
ire-bog something to de and the con
sequences are that several fires are burn
ing in the mountains causing much
- 'damage to timber.
Charlie Peek made a trip to Digger
Mountain one day last week to look
-after his cascaxa, and discovered that
some unwelcome visitor had been there
a few days before and maliciously girdled
a fine lot of trees.
J. E. Lanton while working on the
road between his farm and the Cathcart
place on last Wednesday lost a purse con
taining about $15. He has offered a re
ward of $2.50 to anyone who will find
(deliver to him the purse and contents.
If you
Eight more new telephones came in
last Saturday evening and are now in
stalled, this making twenty-five that are
now in use. Another order of 'phones
and a switch-board are on their way from
the factory and are expected to arrive
this week.
Philomath.
J. Weed returned last Monday from
Vernonia, where he has been fur several
days.
Miss Li via Bond returned Wednesday
from Capitola, Calif, where she has been
attending a convention of the T. W. C.
a. -
Mr. and Mrs. Hulbert, of Oakville,
spent Sunday at Mr. TJnderhuTs
Mr. Ambler has been busy this week
showing prospective buyers some of the
bargains he has advertised.
R. E. Pugh and Lee Hill, went on the
excursion to Eugene last Sunday and re
port a pleasant time. They were very
much pleased with Eugene.
Chas. Poff is suffering from a very sore
thumb and has-not been able to go to his
work near Angora, Oregon.
J. W. Worman is erecting a barn on
his place.
Every farmer smiles as he speaks of
the fine .shower, and thinks what it
means to the crops.-
A large bear made its appearance near
Bay Packard's house, where S. R. Fehler
and others were working on the road,
but as the men were not prepared for
him he was allowed to pass on.
The Benton County Lumber company
put in a new donkey engine last week.
They have a full force on now and are
turning out a large amount of lumber.
Rev. Green, of Corvallis gave a very
interesting address on Local Option at
the I. O. O. F. Hall Tuesday evening.
On Decoration Day the W. O.W. of
camp No. 72, held memorial services at
Newton cemetery and unyeiled a monu
ment recently erected by the order to
Fred Ellsworth, who was killed while
acting as brakeman on the C. & E.
Miss Elvin Akin has returned after a
several days visit at her father's home.
On the afternoon May 30, the students
of Philomath College marched before
the front porch of the College building,
where night of the old veterans were seat
ed. Pres. Etneriok addressed the latter
in behalf of the faculty and students.
Then while two pretty girls were putting
wreaths ou the hats of the veterans, six
of the boys fired three volleys to crown
the occasion. After this Prof. Sheak
expressed bis gratitude and that of his
comrade, which was answered with three
hearty hurrahs from the students, to
which in turn the old soldiers responded.
With the veterans in the lead, the pro
cession went down town to the home of
Mr. Lewis, who was unable to attend the
services at the college. Pres. Fmerick
again gave a short talk and a wreath was
placed on the gentleman's head, while
the boys sent three volleys into the air.
Another hurrah and the home march
was begun. It is believed that the old
soliders appreciated this little act of re
membrance to the living. Let us honor
our old soldiers while life lasts, for after
their death they will not hear the volleys
fired over their graves.
. . Pjsek-A-Boo.
WE HAIfDLE THE
are looking f oa anything in the
IU1 VJJJH
Tires, Parts, Bolls, Pumps, Fish IN g Poles,
Fish Baskets, Fly Hooks, Fish lines,
GUMS AMD AMMUNITION,
Bas Lamp Fixtures, Pocket Knives, Dog Dollars,
Shaving Brushes, Razor Strops, Dry Batteries, "
Can supply you. Come and examine our stock, Our goods
are the best, our prices the most reasonable.
SOUTH HAM ST., CORVALUG, ORE.
.Oak Grove.
Mr. Cravens, of Crowley, Polk county,
was calling on frieuds Monday.
Mrs. T. E- Dwire, of Mt. Tabor, who
has been visiting friends here,- left for
home Saturday.
A. A. Williamson and wife of Wells,
were in Albany Saturday. ' . -
John Bailey, ef Palestine, has been
quite sick for the last tiro weeks, but is
souie better at present. :
Virgil Carter, Republican nominee for
representative, was shaking hands with
Albany friends Saturday. - T -
T. B. Williamson was doing business
at the county seat Friday.-.
Rev. Launer preached his first sermon
at Oak Grove Sunday. ' He is in charge
of the Albany mission and will also fill
this point. V -
' Will Morris has his barn about com
pleted and is getting ready to handle his
strawberry crop, which is ripening fast.
George Dodsoa, of the O. A. C, came
down to Albany Friday to see his parents
who started Sunday for their home in
Texas. .
Paul Johnson made a business trip to
Miller's Station the latter part of the
week. " "
Mrs. Maud Williamson returned home
Tuesday from Portland where she has
been visiting relatives for the last ten
days.
Barney Cady and wife returned home
Monday from Kings Valley, where they
have been visiting friends.
Hamer Moore received a letter Sunday
from a lady friend in Hamburg, Ger
many, who left nere last winter, stating
that she had a pleasant trip and arrived
home safely. She was rather homesick
to see some of her old triends at Oak
Grove and have a pleasant chat with
toem once more:
The Oak Grove baseball team Sunday
defeated Albany's second team in a
game, the score being 27 to 17. E. Wil
liams was in the box for Oak Grove and
pitched a brilliant game. This is- the
first time our boys have plaved in Ram
bler park in Albany and they feel quite
elated over .their victory.
Will Miller, of Elk City, came out on
the excursion Sunday and was shaking
hands with old friende. Billy is an
old Soap Creeker and he says that he is
glad to get back to his old stamping
ground occasionally and take a view of
the scenes of his childhood, as-it recalls
many fond recollections.
Bellfountain.
- Virgil Waggoner, who has been spend
ing the winter at Klamath Falls will re
main this summer with his aunt Mrs. G,
Barnard.
Oscar Waggoner and'wiie are visiting
their parents and friends. They are on
their way from Klamath Falls to Portland
where they expect to make their home
Mr Waggoner will follow his" occupation
as a mechanic.
The wool pool at Bellfouniain sold en
the25tb. A Willhelm & Son were the
buyers. The price paid was $18.35 per
hundred pounds. There was about 1000
fleeces in the pool. . '
SDrine crops are very backward as
the sowing was done very late. The fall
; grain looks fine and the grass is excellent
Stock is in good condition and there will
be some shipments of beef and mutton
from here.
S.E.Starr is putting in a water pipe
about 1500 feet long, from a spring to bis
dwelling. Prof. Mack iaengineering the
job.
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line of
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Memorial services were held at Simp
son Chapel on Sunday.
Wilber Starr, who was iniured last
week by falling: under a wagon, is able
to be around again.
Members of the local telephone com
pany are preparing poles for the line. We
liOt e soou to be connected with other
parts ef the county and other counties.
Mis. Ingram has bills posted for a sale
of her personal property on June 25. She
intends to rgnt her farm and move to
Corvallis. ' "'
Mies Lula Spagbt has been very sick"
for a few days.
This is a sood season in Knild
rough and dressed lumber is much lower
at the local mills than a year ago.
The Grange picnic at Bellfsuntaln last
Saturday was a great success. There
was a short hut excellent program in the
morning. Besides the local talent Mr.
Ralph Pruett of Corvallis sang a solo,
and Dr. Withycombe spoke on "Govern-:
ment Aid to Agriculture." ' It is an in
spiration to better efforts and methods to
listen to such subjects so ably nresented.
The afternoon was given to ball playing
and other amusements. The candidates
being there, it was decided to test their
skill as athletes. The republicans knock
ed the democrats out the first round, at
the r,ate of 16 to 1. The day was warm
and 30 gallons of ice cream found readv
sale and every one seem to enjoy them
selves. Rev... Green, of Corvallis de
livered an address on Local Option. ,
Quite a number of O. A. C. students
came home to attend the Picnic.
Hon. G. A. Waggoner greeted manv
old friends last Saturday . .
Mrs. W, U. Heckart, of Eugene, has'
been spending a week with her parents
Jersey Cattle.
Do you know about Jersey cattle ? We
offer a few choicely-bred bulls from our
famous Hazel Fern Jersey Herd, at spec
ially reduced prices, to make room for
next crop of youngsters. We will give
you valuable pointers on Jersey stock.
Better write today for prices on bulls,
telling us the kind of animal you desire,
Address, F. E. McEldowney, Superin
tendent Ladd s farm, 1260 Milwaukee
Avenue, Portland, Oregon. -
Business Locals.
The 1900 washer at Mann's.
The loveliest wall paper at Mann's.
Fiftv rolls of fresh, new mattings at
Mann's.
For harness and saddles see J. M
Cameron.
Wall papef at Blackledge's new fur
niture store. .
See Hvland for paper hanging, North
Main street. -
For low prices on saddles and harness
see J. M, Cameron.
Hyland the paper hanger and painter,
North Main street.
Remember 10 per cent off at Mrs. Ma
son's every Saturday.
J. M. Cameron manufacturer and deal
er, in harness and saddles
Does your house need papering, see
Hyland, North Main street.
Hazelwood ice cream nothing like it
anywhere. Op sale at Miles Starr's
Red Cedar Star Shingles at' the saw
mill at $1.60 per M. E. W. Strong.
Finest line of hammocks in the city at
J. M. Cameron's call quick and see him.
' Boys don't neglect this fine flavored ice
cream at Miles Starr's. The ladies love it
New specialties in photography at the
Gardner Studio, Ninth street, near Col
lege walk.
I scream, thou scream eat, he screams
and they all scream for the famous Hazel
wood ice cream at Miles Starr's.
If it is hot weather cool off with a dish
of the famous Hazelwood ice cream at
Miles Starr's
Platinum pictures in Art Folders at
the Gardner Studio. Ninth street near
College walk.
Before re-furnishing your house, call
on J. D. Mann, the. leading house fur
nisher m the city.
The largest stock of whips, saddles and
robes in the Willamette valley is found at
J. M. Cameron's.
There is nothing like the delightful
Hazelwood ice cream on a summer's
evening-Hgood for man, woman and child
Un sale at Miles Starr s.
The ladies like Hazelwood ice cream,
and the-men like to please the ladies
Obviously it is your play to buy Hazel-
wood at Miles Starr, 8
Cheap Sunday Rates Between
Portland and Willamette
Valley Points.
Low round trip rates have been placed
n effect between Portland and Willam
ette Valley points, in either direction.
Tickets will be sold
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS,
and limited to return on or before the
following Monday.
Rats to or From Corvallis, $3.00.
Call on Southern PaeiEc Co's Agents
for particulars.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tome
hfocdthotest25vesrs. Averase Annual Sales over OcaesJ a HsIftSHica
bottles. Docs thb record
deserve tKe best treatment-Give tkeffi
For sale only by 6Ui agent, S. L. KLINE, who carries ail styles
- . - and leathers in this fumousmake.
- AT ALIi POINTS
of the . compass-North, '.- South,
East and West
ARE THE BEST.
They are made of the finest trouserings
from the most reliable mills.
The low priqe puts them' within reach
of every parse. 10 cents a button, $1.00
rip. Ask tor
DUTCHESS TBOUSERS
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Notice for Publication. ;
- United States Land Office,
Oregon City, Or., May 7, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the
provisions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, en
titled" An act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washing
ton Territory,' as extended to 11 the Public Land
States by act of August 4, 1892,
REUBEN F. PATTY,
of Salem, county of Marion, state of Oregon, has this
day filed in this office his swern statement No
6422, for the purchase of the &i SW1 and 8 SE1
of Sec. No. 26. in Tp. No. 10 S., K. No. 6W, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for Its timber and stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register or Receiver of this
office at Oregon City, Oregon, on Friday, the 29th
day of July, 1904.
He names as witnesses: Taylor Miller, of Suver,
Oregon, W. L. Price, Marse Allen, and Frank Miller
all of Kings Valley, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
uescnoea lanas are requestea u me meir cuumo m
this office on or before said 29th day of July, 1904.
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register.
Wool! Wool!
Highest cash price paid for wool at
J. E. Henkle's, Philomath, Or.
Henlde
Davis
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FANION
53,053
34,473
Imported Black Pereheron Stallion,
will make the season of 1904 as follows:
Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at
Farmer's Barn, Corvallis ; Thursdays, at
McFadden's Farm. Brace: Fridays and
Saturdavs at Monroe, Oregon. Terms:
$15.00 the season ; $20.00 to insure.
T. K. Fawcett, Owner, i
Corvallis, Oregon
of cent espeal to yog? ;
Conrallis & Eastern Railroad
TI1HB CARD.
No. 2 For Yaquina:
Leaves Albany. 12:45 p. m.
j Leaves Corvallis. . . . . . . . .2 :00 p. m.
Arrives Yaquina 6 :20 p. m.
No. 1 Returning:
Leaves Yaquina . . .6 :45 a. m.
Leaves Corvallis ...11:30 a.m.
Arrives Albany 12:15 p. m. '
No. For Detroit:
Leaves Albany ;7:00 a. m.
Arrives Detroit 12 :20 p. m.
No. 4 From Detroit: .
Leaves Detroit 1:00 p.m.
Arrives Albany 5 :55 p. m.
Train No. 1 arrives in Albany in
time to connect with the S. P. south
bound train, as well as giving two or
three hours in Albany before departure
of 8. P. north bound train.
- Train No. 2 connects with the S. P.
trains at Corvallis and Albany giving
direct service to Newport and adjacent
beaches.
Train 3 for Detroit, Breitenbush and
other mountain resorts leaves Albany, at
7:00 a. m., reaching Detroit about noon,
giving ample time to reach the Springs
same day. "
For further information apply to
Edwin Stonk,
H. H. Cronisb, Manager.
Agent, Corvallis.
Thos. Cockkell, Agent Albany.
E. E. WHITE
REAL ESTATE CO
Are you looking for a home, or
good investment?
If so we will take pleasure in showing
you over the country.
And are confident we can give you the
right price on something that will suit
you.
We have tracts of from 5 acres to 1,500
acres.
We have Fruit Lands, Hop Lands,
Farm Lands, Poultry Ranches, Stock
Ranches and Timber Lands, ranging in
price from $7 per acre to $1.25 per acre
all owing to location and improvements.
We also have a nice list of City Prop
erty. Lots ffom $75 each to $500 each.
Residences from $350 to $3000 each ac
cording to location and improvements ;
we also have some good business loca
tions. Office first door south of Reading
room.
WHITE & STONE,
Corvallis, Oregon.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.' All draff
irists refund the money if . it fails to cure
B W. Grove's signature is on each box.
The Gazette
for Job Work.
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Grove's Tasteless Chill Toaio
because the formula is plainly printed on every
bottle showing that it is simply Iron and Qui
nine put in tasteless form. No Cure, No Fay. fi&
RHEUMATISM
Catarrh, Constipation, Kidney Trouble.
Ninety per .cent, of all cases CURED at
BOSWELL SPRINGS.
For terms, Rooms, etc., address
CAPT.BEN D. BOSWELL,
Manager and Proprietor
Boswell P. O., DouglasICo.
CASTORIA
Tor Infants and Children.
The Kind You Hate Always Bought
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