CORRESPONDENTS CORNER
Snapshots as Caught toy Our Different Repre
sentatives Throughout the County.
Alsea.
B. W. Jones, one ol our proficient teach
rs, iett last Saturday for a week's vaca
tion. Five Rivers will have a grand celebra
tion Independence day.
Mrs. C. G. Springer completed a suc
cessful term ol school iu Distiict 9 on
rt'ie 24th inet.
JTib Lydia Ruble who ran a rusty
jneedle in her baud about twj weeks sgo,
facade a second trip last Saturday la cone-salt
& physician.
Most ot the early hay wili he in the
. uuck ihis week. The crop is about as
2ieavy as usual. A good shower would
xlielp the crops and gardens generally.
The County Court, at its last session,
tiiiade a move toward buildiug a new
..bridge across Mill Creek. Thin will be
mauch appreciated by the citizens of this)
locality aa the old bridge has been in a
dangerous condition for some time.
The poeple of Fall Creek are making
preparations to celebrate, with a good,
'Ohi-faehioned, mountain picnic. Aa this
:1s an excellent outing reeort, the stream
-abounding with speckled beauties, it is
caaore than likely that there will be a
;j?0 )dly number present. An appropriate
literary program is being prepared.
Farm hands are scarce. The cascara
' business is furnishing employment to
-8very loose hand, and farmers who need
j help with their hay find it necessary to
i nay s. premium, or to do the work tbeui-.-selves.
While cutting a small tree from which
-to gather cascara bark a few days age, M.
Li Earnett, who lives over in the Alsea
valley, met with a very painful accident.
' Xhe tree had been severed from the stump
ibtit had lodged against some timber.
JVIr. liarnett was attempting to dislodge
tke tree by lifting it from ttie stump1,
vc.vhen be lost his balance, the butt of the
lUree etriking uis leg in such a way as to
dislocate his ankle joint. He started for
.'.life home near Monroe last Saturday.
Oak Grove.
Mrs. Pearl Groves, of Albany, was the
jl uest.f Mrs. Goff, Saturday.
Major Dodson has been visiting here
libr the last few days.
Mrs. Minnie School, of Halsey, is vis-n-iung
at the home of her parents, Mr. and
. Mrs. GofL
Mr. JBurk, of Oak Creek, Linn County,
-was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cady, Sun
day. Rev. Davis, of Alsea, will preach at
North Palestine Church the first Sunday
.' in July. Morning service will be held at
11 o'clock and the evening servica at 7.30.
Mr Paul Johnson, wife and baby left
Sunday morning for Turner, Marion Co.
where they .go. to visit with relatives for a
.'ftewdays.
. lire. Prettytnan, ho has been spend
Vag several days .visiting hcr daughter,
Mrs. Leena Krochel, of Albany, returned
,.Lomt) Saturday.
, . Mr. Karstens and wife spent Sunday
at Philomath visiting with relatives.
Mr. Sam Laurenson returned home
" Tuesday from Dallas where he has been
Mieljaing to build a house for his mother.
Miss Anna Pagankopp, of Albany, has
ffbeen visiting friends here for tne last few
days.
i Mrs. 6. P. . Laurensou was calling en
"J JLiaBOounty folks the early part of the
week.
Miss Minnie McCourt, oi Albany, bas
Kbeea -engaged to teach the Oak Grove
.School.
Mr. ey Coffee, of Salem, came np
''Wednesday and spent a few days with
SFiis grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis
"Wentz, returning home Saturday.
The ice cream social given by the ladies
of Ozk. .Grove Saturday evening was well
.--attended and the receipts were satisfac
tory. The Richland orchestra furnished
music for the occasion.
This is a very busy week with farmers.
-Haying is iu full blast and the men who
- want tc wont are afield early and late
-iirni by the last of the week a good por-
i?ioa will biu.
Mr. Henry and Charlie Voss have sev
eral carpenters at work repairing their
i.arge barn and getting it ready to receive
ClieJj?reerop of hay which now stands
.eld.
Barney Ctdy has one of the finest hop
yards in Fairmount. He has just com
pleted the final touches before gathering
kin the crop in September.
Bellfountairu
TTrrs. 'Jaukson of southern Oregon is
-visiting her father Rev. A. Larkin of
t-thi4lsce.
A12U0.00 subscription rist has been
vaeeored-for the erection of a church in
. the Seliknap district.
Misses Annie and Xellie Fosbay of al
Vluy.,are herefor a vacation with their
wantry-relati ves.
Mr. Cartright will hav about 100 ton-
of cheat and vetch hay mora than he will
have barn room for.
Justice M. M. Wal.'z has a fine cro j of
hay this season. Wilber Starr also bas a
heavy crop.
M. L. Barnett, of Junction, is buying
up mutton sheep.
Mr. Spaght and daughter, Lulu, have
gone to California for the health of the
daughter. ' 1
Mr. Flett, of Corvallis, bought a span
of good horses at Mrs. Ingram's sale last.
Saturday.
J. H. Edwards dresses and peddles two
beeves a week .
Prof Mack and wife spent last Sunday
with friends in Halsey where Mr Mack
has neeii elected principal of the public
school.
Philomath.
EH Bethers and wife, were in Philo
math last Sunday visiting friends.
Arthur Tongland went to his home at
Toledo last Monday.
Ernest Mulkev received a very pain
ful wound on his foot, while cutting wood
last week,
Geo. Meats went to Eugene the first of
the weeK to look after a place he is
thinking of purchasing.
Miss Lela Scott left last week to visit
her grandmother at Moialla,
Hazel Kerryuian is visiting at The
Dalles,
Many went to look at the band of
horses brought here from Scio, last week
but only a few were bought.
M. Burnap started for his former home
in Kansas, last Monday. His son in
tends to stay in Oregon some time.
Mr. Gant returned from Portland last
Saterday. where he had been attending
the annual meeting of the Oregon
Pioneer Association. Mr. Gant is one of
the oldest pioneers here and seldom
misses the reunion with old comrades at
their yearly meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Pain, of Wash., were in
Philomath last week, visiting at Mrs.
Henkle's.
Miss Sargent, of Bellview, accompan
ied her grandfather, Mr. Gant, home
from Portland, last Saturday and will
spend several days visiting with friends
and relatives.
Win. Jolly and family left last week
for several weeks visit at New berg and
Portland.
E. J. Kitson, of Wasco county is in
Philomath taking care of his father, J.
Kitson, who has been very sick the last
few weeks, but is now much better.
Mies Winniired Newth has gone to
Salem to take advanced work in music
this summer. Her sister Fay accom
panied her.
Marcus Gragg was in from Bellfount
ain Sunday.
Bishop Castle is home after holding
the annual conference at Salem.
Andrew Whitten, a student of Philo
math College and a member of the Male
quartette left Monday for his home near
The Dalles.
PekkABoo.
Westwood.
Au old fashioned spelling school will
be held here next Thursday evening at
the school house.
The usual crowd is expected to go
from the mill to attend the celebrations.
Rev. Joe Tavlor .preached an able
Bermon last Sunday.
Earl Brown accompanied by his family
and school children gave Mr. Morris a
farewell visit Monday evening. A very
enjoyable time was spent by all.
Mr. White keeps his planer humming
until late in the evening. Business is
rushing.
Mrs. Pritchett was called to Yamhill
county, to assist in caring for her daugh
ter who is sick.
. John Franklin went to Looster to
bring out a load of chittim.
Business Locals.
Try Small's fcr cool drinks during the
hot weather.
For low prices on saddles and harness
see J. M. Cameron.
J. 31. Cameron manufacturer and deal
er ia harness and saddles
Red Cedar Star Shingles at the saw
mill at $ 1.60 per M. E. W. Strong.
Smokers supplies, largest Ftock in the
city at Small & Sou's.
Finest line of hammocks in the city at
J. M. Cameron's call quick and see him.
New specialties in photography at the
Gardner Studio, Ninth street, near Col
lege walk.
Platinum pictures in Art Folders at
the Gardner Studio. Nintn street uear
College walk.
Before re-furnishing your house, call
on J. D. Mann, toe leading house fur
nisher in the city.
Look at the price! $1.25 per gallon for
ice cream. Parties supplied. Small &
Son. .
Xfte tm
of service always proves the ab
solute supremacy of
Dutcf)?$$trou$er$
10 cents a -Button;
$1.00 a Rip.
Sold by
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FOR THE SEASIDE.
Sunday Excursion to Ya
quina and Newport.
ThC. &E. R.-F. Co will run regular
exci.rvion truuin to New poi t. and Yaquina,
ltaving C'Tv!ik at 7:oj tliarp. Boat
leaveet New port tit 5 :30, train leaves Ya
quina at 6:1 . Ftre for rouiil trip from
Corvallia or Philomath, $1.50.
FOURTH JULY TRIPS
The C. & E. R. R. will sell excursion
tickets to and front any points on their i
line for
One Fare for Round Trip
tickets good on July 2, 3, and 4, and good
to return uuiil Julv 5th.
Madri Gras and Carnival
at Portland.
A Mardi Gras and Carnival will be
held at Portland June 29 to July 7 in
clusive. Special attractions have been
provided to make this the most success
ful carnival ever jjiwu in Portland.
Special tates have been granted by the
Southern Pacific company for - this occa
sion. Sam dates June 27, July 1, 3. 4
and 7. Call on any S. P. agent for
particulars
Notice Of Settlement.
Noticp is hereby eiven that the Pioneer
bakery has passed into the hands of Mr.
Carl G. Hodes, of Albany. All persons
knowing themselves indebted to the un
dersigned will please settle at once.
C. Rkad.
Faculty of Summer. Normal.
The faculty for the Summer Nor
xnal to be held in Eugene from June
27 to Aug. 6 is sb follows:
F. S. Haroun, Supt.,
Bookkeeping;
W. W. Dixon,
Methods, Psychology, Geography.
Grammar, Rud. of Drawing and
Music;
W. B. Dillard,
Algebra, Physics, Physical Geog.,
School Law. .
D. S. Kellems,
Reading, Orthography, Physiol
ogy and Hygiene;
W. G. Beattie,
History, Civics, Composition, and
Rhetoric, Arithmetic;
J. W. LobdelJ,
Vertical Writing.
The Modern Woodman will take part
in the parade July 4th. All members of
the order are requested to meet at their
hall at 9.30 o'clock a. m., sharp, Monday
morning. The parade begins at 10
o'clock. O. J. Blackxedge, Clerk.
We, the undersigned, having sold our
stock of furniture, carpets, wall paper,
etc. to Messrs Hallenberg & Cady, hereby
thank the public for the liberal patronage
we have received, and hope that you will
continue to trade with the new firm who
we firmly believe will do the right thing
by all. J. D. Mann.
D. M. Smith
Candies and fruits, fresh and tasty, at
Small's.
Don't fail to come to Corvallis
July 2, 3 and 4.. -
For harness and saddles see J. M.
Cameron.
CeleUraiion in Corvallis July 2,
3 and 4.
Fireworks, Fireworks, Fireworks,
at Hodes' gun store.
. E. E. WHITE
REAL ESTATE CO
, - . - ; .
Are you looking for a home, or
good investment?
If so we v ill take pleasure in showing
you over the country.
And are coufident we can ive 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 from $75 each to $500 eaih.
Residences from $350 to $3000 each ac
cording to location and improvements;
we also have some good business loca I
tions. -
O.Tice first door south of Reading
room.
WHITE 4 STONE.
Corvallis, Oregon.
REDUCED EXCURSION RATES.
From S P and C & E Points to Seaside and
Mountain Resorts for the Summer.
On and after June 1, W the South
ern Pacific iu connection with the Corval
lis & Eastern railroad, will have on tale
round trip tickets from points along their
line to Newport, Yaquina and Detroit at
greatlv reduced rates, good for return un
til October 10, 1904.
Three-day tickets to Newport and Ya
quina, good going Saturday and return
ing Mondays are also on sale from all
East Side points, Portland to Eugene in
clusive, and from all West Side ooictF,
enabling people to visit their families and
spend Sunday at the Seaside.
Season tickets from all East Side points,
Portland to Eugene inclusive, and from
all West Side points, are also on sale to
Detroit at verv low rates, with stop-over
privileges at Mill City or any point East,
enabling tourists to visit the Santiam
and Brittenbush hot springs in the Cas
cade mountains which can be reached in
one day.
Season tickets will be good for return
from all points until October 10. Three-
day tickets will be good going on Satur
days and returning Mondays only. Tickets
from Portland and vicinity will be gocd
for return via the East or West Side at
option of passenger. Tickets from Eu
gene and vicinity will be good going via
the Lebanon-Springfield branch if dM'r-
ed. Baggage on Newport tickets checked
through to Newport; on Yaquina tickets
to Yaquina only.
Southern Pacific trains conhrct wi h
the C. & E. at Albany and Corvallis for
Yaquina and Newport. Trains on the C
& E for Detroit will leave A"anv at 7
a. m., enabling tourists to the hot springs
to reach there the same day.
Full iuformation as to rates with beau
tifully illustrated booklet of Yaquina bay
and vicinity, timetables, etc., can be ob- j
tained on application to Edwin Stone,
nanager O. & E. railroad, Albany; W.
E. Coman, G. P. A., Southern Pacific
company, Portland, or any S. P. or C. &
E. agent.
: Rate from Corvallis to Newport $3.75.
- Rate from Corvallis to Yaquina $3 25.
Rate from Corvallis to Detroit $3.25.
Three day rate from Corvallis to New
port $2.50.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office,
Oregon City, Or., Hay 7, 1904.
Vntice ia herebv oriven that in comnliance with the
pro visions of the act of Congress of June 3, 1878, en-
utiea An act iot tne saie oi umDer tanas in tne
States of California, Oregon, Nevada, -and Washing
ton Territory,' as extended to all 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 sworn statement No
6422, for the purchase ot the & SW1 and 8 8EJ
of Sec. No. 26. in Tp. No: 10 S., U. No. 6W, and
will oiler 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 Saver,
Oregon, W. L. Price, Marse Allen, and Frank Miller
all of Kings Valley, Oregon.
Anv and all Dei-sons claimiiur adversely the above-
described lands are reqaesteo to file their claims in t
Uusomce on or before saia zytn day oi July, iwn.
ALGERNON B. DRESSER,
Register.
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic
because the formula is pUinly printed on every
bottle showing that it is simply Iron and Qui
nine put in tasteless form. No Cure, No Pay. 50
CASTOR I A
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the
Signature of
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists Refund the money if it fails to cure
E W. Grove's signature is on each box.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic
hes stood the test 25 years. Average Annual Sales over One end a Half fcEnkm
bottles. Does this record of merit eppeal to you? No Cure, No Pay. 50c
Enclosed with every totfle is a Ten Cent package of Grove's Black Rot Over Flat
TMitagle Screams S
JULY THETOURTh!
Tl.ne is a sort of J"Hu'rah Pnyq" from O e influence of
whi.H. we rsnnot e-aie. Thp s-imnier is fnllv onus.
Vacations - have begun or a" inn arrang-d for. We
have a store lull of wearahles appropriate to the seapon
aiid t appiopriate piices. -Thin jt'o inns day will be eel e-
rttd ar. our tjto're from June 2S to. July 4 and during ih s .
tiu-e all our '
iusniner 'Goods wii! fa soc9 a
iwaaplnn deductions.
' orj." "Lowest Prices" is t!ii store's constitution.
Wefiitht in:h p-i; esainnr lathers fought for freedom.
You will hav- motley 'eft io c; labiate if jou let us sup
i i ..-ur viou-ing, dry good , furntsl.iug. shoes, hats, etc.
LUMBER
All kinds of Rough Lumber constantly ou hand. Lumber sold at yard or de
livered. Orders j romptly filled. Lc.cation two miles west of Bueluh church.
. F. T. So
CorvulK.s.
OTIS
Cheap Sunday Rates Between
Portland and Willamette
Valley Points.
Low round trip rates have been nlaced
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.
Rate to or From Corvallis, $3.00.
Call on Southern Pacific Co's Agents
for particulars.
The refinement
of style and
the realization
of comfort
A high giade gentleman's shoe, design
ed on scientific princples, adapted to the
fashion of the hour, made of jealously se
lected leather with an an infinite care of
detail which amounts to positive genius
Divide the price by the number of
months of comfortable wear aud you will
acknowledge them cheap.
S. L. KLINE,
The White House.
5s
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SKIFTON
Oregon State Normcl School,
MONMOUTH.
Oregon State Normal School, Mon
mouth lie-ins its 23rd year September 20,
1904. Th-re dm 4 terms in each school
vear affording equal opportunities fo- be
ginning a rour.se in September, Novem
ber, February and April. The best train
ing for teachers is the Normal course with
its assurance of good positions at good
WHgec Write for a new catalogue con
taining fult information concerning
courses of study, trainiug in actual teach
ing afforded under real conditions in town
and country schools, and full details
about the advanced course of study with
the additional advantages attached.
Address Sec. J. B. V. Butler or
Pres E. D. Ressler, Monmouth, Oregon.
RHEUMATISM
Catarrh, Constipation, Kidney Ti jhle.
Ninety per cent, of all cases CURJ2D at
BOSWELL SPRINGS.
For terms, Rooms, etc., address
CAPT. BEN D. BOSWELL, -
Manager and Proprietor
Boswell P. O , Douglas.Co.
CloMnG
Henlde
Davis
How About your Summer Va
cation. Newport, on Yaquina Bay, is the ideal
summer resort of the North Pacific Coast.
Round trip tickets at greatly reduced
rates on sale from all Southern Pacific
points in Oregon, on and after June 1st.
Ask Agents for further information and a
handsomely illustrated souvenir booklet,
or write to Edwin Stone, Manager C. &
E. R. R.,, Albanv, Ore., or W. E. Co-
man, G. P. A., S. P. Co., Portland