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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (June 3, 1904)
LOCAL LORE. Recent Happenings in Corvallis and Vicinity. in Corvallis July 2, Don't fail to come to Corvallis July 2, 3, and 4. : Mono racing in Corvallis July 2 also a ball game. : TMissEva Wyatt, of Philomath, was in the city yesterday. W. Carl and W. H. Miller, of Clatskanie, were in the citv Xues xlay. JE. W. Cooper, of Independence, -was a guest at the Occidental Tues day. ' IS. D. Buster, one of Alsea's pros perous farmers was in the city yes terday. - John Bier is erecting a fine new two story residence on his lot near the Court House. C. W. Bennett, of Jennings, Kan as, is in Benton county, this week with a view to making his home liere. Rev. Coney with hold service at txa RniflMnal church Sunday, both morning and evening at the usual heurs. T. W.Dilley has justconsummat ei a deal whereby he transferred his four lots in Chase's Addition to Mr. McReynolds. Mrs. J.N. Doloh, who has been in New York for some time, is in Corvallis visiting with Mrs. Chesney Dolph and children. Mro PrinrtftflH Rftlt-Fostef. of SH verLake.Or.. arrived Wednesday end will visit several weeks with her toother and brothers. Parade, bicycle race, fat Jman's race, catching the greased pig, and -climbing greased pole, July 4, on Main Street. Everybody come. Tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 6, Mrs. Alice Wicks gives a ten-cent tea for the benefit of the Ladies' Cruild. The public is invited and all will receive a warm welcome, & The Sunday mornings service at the First Congregational church will be devoted to Children's Day exercises, consisting of music, sing--ing, etc., and will commence at 11 o'clock. Geo. Lindeman and Joe Bryant were rendered unconscious a few -davn aero bv the accidental falling -of a telephone pole, while working -on the Mountain View Rural Tele phone line. The College band boys after re turning from the memorial services at Crystal Lake marched to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins, -whara thev were refreshed with lemonade and cake. Several select ions weie rendered as a returning -compliment. Prof. F. F. Pernot, of the O. A. C, states that turkeys in certain -sections are affected with a disease "new to the West, known as "black head." It is ca used by a parasite, -and is qnite fatal among young turkeys, and also attacks older ones. The Willamette river is about to take a short out at a plaee below Crystal JLake cemetery, or many .years the water has flown across this narrow neck of land only dar ing the winter, but the water is run ning throueh at this time of the year when the water is about as low ;as it usually gets. Miss Maud Kerns, who taught the first grade last winter in the publio schools of this city, and who 'resigned and accepted a position in the Central School in Eugene, has now tendered her resignation in place, and will leave for New York -city, where she will take a two years' post graduate course in art. The publio recital given last Tuesday night by the vocal depart ment of O. A. C. under the skillful management of Mrs. Florence Mc Dowell Green, was highly appre ciated by a large and select audi ence. Fvery number on the pro igram was a success of itself. Espec ial mention mieht be made of the olo of Mrs. F. Berchtold. A reception was given in honor of Mrs. J. N. Dolph at the residence of Mrs. T. J. Thorp on Wednesday afternoon. The guests weie mostly old residents, a number of them be ing acquaintances of Mrs. Dolph in her childhood days. The after noon was pleasantly spent in con versation and -refreshments were served by Mrs. Thorp, Miss Thorp, and Mrs. Chesney Dolph assisted by Daphne Dolph. Mrs. J. L. Jenes is ill of typhoid fever at her home in Job's Addition. She had recently been engaged in nursing others similarly unfortu nate and the unremitting care of her charges told heavily upon her vitality. She is now at the critical 4stage of her illness. Mrs. Jones' daughter, Mary, who has been 'teaching in' Eastern Oregon, ar rived Wednesday accompanied by a trained nurse from Portland, and otherwise everything is being done that skill can accomplish. Celebration 3 and 4: Commissioner Jolly, of Philo math, spent Thursday in the city. F. P. Clark, of Philomath, was transacting business in the city yesterday. . . - 1 - E S. Hornady returned yester- d ly from a , business trip to Nash - ville, Oregon. ShfirifF Burnett has been busy distributing ballot boxes to the vari ous precincts.. - . The ladies of the Presbyterian church desire to thank all who so kindly assisted in making the Car nival a succese. The 0. A. C. battalion were given a treat to lemonade by Small & Son, on Decoration Pay upon their re turn march from the cemetery Remember the entertainment at the College chapel, next Friday 8 o'clock for the benefit of the Village Improvement Society. Dr. and Mrs. Selkirk and Miss Lillian Howard, of Aurora, 111. started homeward Monday afier a week's visit with Rev. Handsaker and wife. A local in our last edition stated that Mrs. Cauthorn was president of the W. C. T. U., but we are re quested to announce that Mrs. Wil son holds that office. This office returns its thanks to Mm. J. M. Tedrow. of this city, ATA - .w I - - for an alArmt bonnet OI TOSeS OI v wi-jjj -x - several varieties and all beauties, sent to us yesterday. John ThomDSon. of Alsea, has hflen in the citv for the last few Aava Mr. Thomnaon has .been until recently mail carrier from Alsea to Box and Fisher. An nnnariftllxr 1 ft r are number of loes have been floating down the Willamette of late. They are a part of a consignment 01 juu,uuu fflfit tn the sawmill firm of E. W. Strong & Co. John Martin was examined be fore County Judge Watters and pronounced hopelessly insane by Dr. C. H. Lee yesterday -and he was taken to the Insane Asylum at Salem yesterday afternoon by J. D. Wells and Mamford Seits. Prof. A. R. Sweetser, of Eugene; biologist, went to .Newport J P. Tavlnr. foreman -for P. H. Gellately; was in the city Tuesday - T. M. Reeder, of " Yaquina City, was a visitor in our city weanes- day. '.::'r? :':.-J:'z:- 'rr- ' Mrs. Keezel,- postmistress : . of Philomath, was transacting busi ness in the city Tuesday . Leslie, son of S. N.' Lillv. of this city, returned to his home in South ern Oregon, after a two-weeks' visit with relatives Here. Pres. Ressler. of Monmouth State Normal School, passed through the city Tuesday on his way to New port. Dr. Paine, of Eueene, was in the city Monday night. He was for many -years connected wicn tne Insane Asylum at Salem. At the Hotel Corvallis Monday night Miss McCormack gave a dinner in honor of Mrs. Campbell, Miss Huff and Miss Mallow. A jolly crowd of 24 young people came over from Albany Monday niffht and took dinner at the Hotel Corvallis; had a good time and later returned home. Tuesdav evenine Miss Mallow gave a dinner party in honor 01 Mrs. Campbell and Misses nun and McCormack. The event was nem at the Hotel Corvallis. Last Monday John Martin be came unruly and was confined in . ... the city jail, lie has been sjjo- iiect toeDiieotic fits from his youth 1 - ... . - -r. but was worse on this occasion, it took six men to hold him. , Miss Edith Alderson. who taught several years in the public schools in this city, has just been re-eiectea to her second year in Baker City. She will teach the second grade in the UAker Citv- DUblic school at a much higher salary than she re ceived here. Commencement Week Program. The annual commencement exercises of the Oregon Agricul tural College will -be held at the College in Corvallis commencing on Saturday, June n, and con tinuing: until Wednesday June i c. The program is as follows; . H Saturday, June n in the Col lege chapel at 8 p. m. the debate between the JefFersonian and Pe ronian Literary Societies for the cup.- ' :."' "'V.'." - Sunday, June 12, m the Ar mory at 10:45 a. in. the Bacca laureate sermon by Rev. William H. Heppe, D.JD. of Salem, Oregon.:1-. " - ' " " Monday, June 137 on "thelcata pus, competitive company drill for the colors. " '" v ; Monday, 8 p. m. in the chapel, entertainment by the departments bf Elocution and Music. Tuesdav. Tune 14, Class Day, Senior class day exercises on the canrDUS at 2 t. m., and at 8 p m. social entertainment at the Opera House; Wednesday. Tune is. at 10 a. m. in the Armory, graduating exercises. Address will be erven bv Hon. Georee H. Durham, of Grants Pass, Oregon. At 8:30 d. m. the reunion of the alumni will be held in Hotel Corvallis. MEN'S SPRING AND SUMMER CLOTHING You can save from $2.00 to $5.00 on your summer suit. If you care to save money, you should not overlook this sale 01 nnely tail- , orea clothes. we want to clean tne taDies Dy Jury 4tn. mmmSPEDIALmmm For an indefinite time we off er . "Mens Summer Trousers" at v .gQ PER CENT DISCOUNT... Special agency goods. Ralston Health Shoe. Gordon Hats. Sm Emm ttUtJEf REGULATOR OF LP W PRICES .The best ice cream soda at Smalls. Trv Small's for cool drinks during the hot weather. Candies and fruits, fresh and tasty, at Small s. C A. HYLAND. PAINTER 9 A. PAPERH ANGER. Grain iBg, Alabaet ins work and fine Carnage Painting a specialty. Satisfaction guaran teed: Call or dre"p him a card ior estimates. The Passing of a Pioneer. SCOTT Eliiah Tackson Preston, or Uncle Jack, as he was familiarly called, died at his home at Santa x nez. on Friday May 13th, in his 69th LVKiamt 1U.10B w.-ww 1 vrfaT xvxr. ncaivu ncu wiu recitation, Daisy Rose captivated Logan county, Illinois,, and en le audience by whistling "Colum- d . minmein the regioi New and Second-hand Furniture. A Fine New Stock Just Received. On Monday night the G. A. R. veterans listened to an interesting Droeram. Miss Hansen delivere a the Philomath Oregon lni- I 3 : nininiv i'n the rporircn of the Ocean" the f & fwn AW.irmH. Rv. Known as naugWu uuU.00. bia the Gem onartette sane . . . i (rrfifln dahvered a short ana elo auent eulosrv on the old soldiers, and Hon. Frank Davey, of Salem, gave the annual memorial address. Tha moetinor was. hftld in the M. E. church at 0 o'olocfe and tne program survives him. j 1 1 1: 1 . - . . Ctofn Vtinlrkcnat. Wflnt. to kJIICW Miwwguvj ' ' A I mw w w " I o- Tuesday to look after a consignment wa8 enjoyed by a large audience of two carloads of eastern oysteres . , r Mart to be planted in Yaquina Bay. The oysters have arrived and the work ot planting will begin soon. The Corvallis Creamery made its largest daily output last Wednes day, when 3000 pounds of butter were churned. Three different churnings were required to turn out thiB amount and all was accomplish ed before 12 o'clock a. m. Geo. Cooper, Republican candi rial for assessor, has been quite ill, at his home west of this city for the past several days. This has pre vented his appearance on the can vass, but he nas tne acquaintance of nearly every citizen in Benton county, and his Republican friends will not forget him at the polls. Miss Bertie Greer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Greer, of this city was married to Mr. Charley 1 mn. at Medford. Mav 28. ' Both theyouog peeple have many friends in this city, who wish them much happiness. Mr. Lyon was a siua ent at the O. A. C. last year. They will reside m Ashland. Mrs. Sarah Kisor, who crossed the plains in 1852 and has lived in Benton county since 1853, has an ear of yellow corn in a perfect state of reservation 22 vears old. The ear is 10 inches long and has not lost a grain. She attaches great value to this simple relic as it was grown on the farm of her childhood and was obtained on a visit to her Id Iowa home. From there he moved to Pajaro Valley and engaged in farming; Heafterwardsmovea to torvaius, Oregon, where he was united . in marriage to the noble woman wno In 1S03 Mr. rres- fnn with his wile returned to California and settled at Salinas, he farmed a laree tract of land. After soendiner a few years at Salinas, he came to Guadalupe and nnrchased a laree stock ranch. Tn T882 the deceased, with his family settled in Santa Ynez, where they have 'since resided. Mr. Preston has alwavs been an energetic and progressive man, always ready to assist tnose in need, and eave many thousands . to charity and cnantaDie pur poses. ; . A bunnnet was held at the Hotel 1 Corvallis lasr night by the Local Medical Association or uregon. Thirteen nhvsicians were present from three counties, Linn, Ben ton and Lincoln. Dr. C. H. Lee read a naner on "Typhoid Fever." Dr. V -n ttt 11 a m iabi .... . j.r. waiiace, 01 iuuauy, 10 picoi- A. L. Huard, of Alsea, was in tne Jentof the association and Dr. W. citylast Friday advising with an Trimble secretary. We have received from Mary S. Howard, secretary- of the State Granere. a codv of the resolutions adopted by that body on the last day of the session. As a synopsis of these resolutions was embodied in our report, we do not republish them. We, however, take the occa sion to return the thanks of our people for the courteous tribute con veyed in the same letter. Mrs. Howard savs: "Enclosed find reso lutions adopted by the Oregon RtfttA Orance at the 31st annual session, iust closed which was held m vour beantinul-citv. xn oenaii of the State Grange I wish to add that we shall alwavs hold in grate ful remembrance the many courte sies received from the citizens of Corvallis." From Alsea. . MOTEL GORVALUS . . Jm C. HM7K7EL, Prop. Leading hotel in Corvallis. Newly m- . a - x a 1 a M M AMMWAnL vCf'JV - ences. Rates $f, $1.25, $2 per HEADQUARTERS FOR COMMERCIAL MEN. """ Notions, Fancy Goods, r China and Queenswara.' mmCi Restaurant Regular Board $3.00. Meal Tickets $3.50 nttornev as to the Drooer course to pursue in regard to his difficulty with E. M. Kimball. It will be remembered that a shooting scrape occurred between these men a short time ago 4th of July Celebration. There will he a erand three-day rvlertratinn in the citv of Corvalr men a short time ago ... wjnnino- Saturday Tuly 2nd. i?2fclJSK and ending Monday July 4th. nUWU LBUUWBU JVUUUOU ujbhi " mi . In t.. .maH a eralW itVbird shot. Th matter tT"tC was drooped at tne time ana viewers "6U" & . ... . were appointed by the county court entire time and especially appro- tn nrvev tne riEnt or way mai pnaic iui catu uy. j Cbipman'S Restaurant Official confirmation has been received of the project to ch ange a portion or tne westsiae raiiroaa irom steam to electric power. The plan now is to run a trolley from Port land to Forest Grove, and connect their with steam cars to Corvallis. The increased traffic between Forest Grove and Portland, and the necessity for more trains, is the principal reason advanced. The report of the expert on the matter of cost is all that is delaying the project The last recital of the year will be given by the students of the instrumental department of music in the College chapel tomorrow evening, June 4. Those who will appear on the program are pupils of Ruthvn Turney, violinist, and Mordaunt Goodnough, pianist. Mr. Frank A. White will graduate as a pianist this year and will appear for two solos on this occasion. The program will open with a pleasing number by the College orchestra. These entertainments are free To the public and our citizens are cor diallv invited to be present on this evening. Doors will close-at 8:15 instead of 8 as has been the custom heretofore. Trimhn.ll claimed and assess dam ages. The committee has not made its report yet and Huard is becom ing impatient. He has made vio lent threats against Kimball and it is feared he will accomDlisn nis pur- pose. Kimball, wno is aosoiuieiy fearless, is equally obdurate and convinced as to his rights in the matter. Both men are in bad blood and trouble is sure to develop unless their friends interfere to pre vent a clash. The . value of the land in ques tion is exceedingly insignificant as compared with the results if either should accomplish his purpose. In fact, the sacredness of law and or der And human life are too price less to be broughtinto question with land, especially the cheap ar ticle that enters into this contro- - - ml A V rrarav it is honed mesa genue- men will onmo to some amicaoie BAttlAmnnt of their difficulty and not fiipcrrara their beautiful valley with a repetition of the episode that occurred a tew weera ago. Smokers supplies, largest stock in the city at Small & Son's. Look at the price 1 $1.25 per gallon for ice cream. Parties supplied, bmaua Son. Ice cream fl.25 per gallon at Small A Son's. will be devoted to horse - r " . , . .11 racing and pernaps a Dase oau game. On Sunday the visitors will be entertained with a sacred concert and a basket dinner to be hpld in the Court House yard. An elaborate program of which the following is but an outline is being prepared for Monday jury 4th. A big parade in wmcn win he manv floats from different or ders, hose teams, bands etc., and the usual address at the iourt Honse will be siven in the fere- noon. The atternoon win pe mvpii ii n to rames. . consisting of I hirvele? races, climbin&r the slip pery pole, catching the greased nicr etc. The secretary nas aiso been instructed to extend an in vitation to the hose companies from Monmouth. Independence and Lebanon to partake in a 300 yard race to a Hydrant, carrying too feet of hose and lay 150 feet. Tb committee on hose racine is TCnhert Hnston. chairman, with Walter Kline and Tom Vidito assistants. 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. MC-Store closes at 6 p. m. except Saturday. 1 For the Best Photographs Foley's Kidney Cure make Mney9 mna otmawr Bargains in Stock, Grain, Fruit and Poultry Ranches, write for u fjto pleasure in giving you reUDJini: Uon: also showing you over the county AMBLER& WATTERS, -VXAjhr ' Vt.r TnNS INSURANCE HLflli I . . 0 vxnaiL e. wTit". -"",
