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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 20, 1904)
10CAL AND PERSOWL Pare to Portland on the steamer, 31.75. The next mating of the board of regents will occur January .4. Mies Ethel Case, of Albany, ar-1 rived in Corvallir Saturday, ar.d ia i hte guest of Miss Ruby Dilley. J. M. Ward and R. McDaniel, ot Albany, were CorvaUis visitors Saturday. County Clerk Moses was a visitor in Poitland the latter part of last week. Mrs. Louise Winepar was seen on yesterday's C & E train en route for her Detroit home after visitirjg different points soutb. W. C. Corbett has begun' the construction of a neat dwelling out at bis brick and tile factory in south Corvallis. D. S. Cameron, of Portland, came up to tbis city Saturday, and will vis t at the home of his brother, J. M. Cameron far a week or t9n days. M. J. Flinn, of Philomath, was a visitor in Albany last Friday afternoon returning home on the evening train. T. T. Barnhart painted a very neat and attractive siarn on the show window'of Ambler & "Walters' real estate office, Saturday. Public sciiool closed last Friday, with appropriate exercises in each loom, for a two weeks' holiday, and the kids are all happy again. Examinations begin today at the College, closing the first term of this year. Friday, the College closes for the holidays, reopening January 7. Miss Claudia Ljnn, of Sellwood, arrived in this city yesterday, and is a guest .for the holidays at the home of. Mrs. F. P. Morgan in south Corvallis. . Mrs. F. A. Helm was the guest of Portland friends last week. Edward A. Goodrich, of-Lebanon, was in the city last Friday. Remember almost gone hurry 1" girl, leap -"You'll year have is to CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS. Xmas cards at Gerhard's. Open evenings till eight o'clock, week only. Nolf n & valla- this han. Mr. uraper, an . expert piano tuner who makes Oorvallis about three time a year, is in the city. W. V. Merrill returned tov this. city Saturday, alter a few days spent in Albany in connection with the telephone business. Mrs. A. Taylor and little daugh ter, of Independence,' are in the city, the guests of Mrs. W. W Ireland. December 19, and the theremom eter registers 60 degrees above zero, No comparison at all with weather conditions in the East'. S. A. Dawson and J. A. Haight. of Albany were in the city on Sun day, coming on the special excursion train to attend the funeral service of S. Chipraan. Mrs. F. A. .Ball, of tbis city, is spending a few weeks with her daughters, Miss. Lillian Hendereon -and Mrs. W. J. Masterson, in Port land. . Mr. and Mrs. Warren B. Hart ley arrived Saturday from Southern Oregon, where Mr. Hartley is in terested in Borne very promising mines. They will Bpend the holi days with relatives in this city. Miss Bessie Cbipman gave an entertaining social at her home in this city last Friday night at which there were about two dozen guests, who enjoyed themselves immensely. J Mr. and Mrs. Smallman were called to Stayton last week to be at the bedside of Mrs. Smallman's mother, Mrs. Jones, who is serious ly ill. At this date, however, she is reported as much improved. The C. & E. announces a rate of one fare between all stations, good going from the 19th to the 30th of December, and returning not later than January 7. Children under 12 at one-half rate. No ticket Bold for less than 25 cents. Horning Bros., blacksmiths and wagonraaker?, are working up quite an extensive trade in the latter business. Last summer the man agement of the City Messenger and Delivery Co., of Portland was in the city, and happened to see some wagon work turned out by these gentlemen, which pleased him to such an extent that be forthwith contracted for some very heavy, substantial trucks to be made in this city. Last Friday the first wagon was completed, ready for delivery, and J. F. Shorey, mana ger of the company, came up to in spect it, and found it entirely satis factory, accepting it at once. Horn ing Bros, are now at work on the second wagon for this company, and will probably build several others. The bodies are constructed entirely of Eastern oak. Roy Irvine, the efficient trap drummer of the Arion Orchestra, has just ordered a lot of new traps which will make his end of the or chestra much more attractive. Among the different things are a set of orchestra bells, castanets, sleigh bells, tambourine, , sand blocks, and the latest improved bass drum and cymbal beater. This winter the Arion Orchestra has been in much demand and the members - are doing their : part toward giving their, patrons only the best. This orchestra has been n Vfin thA mntrart. . fnr fnmiahintr , music for the big Christmas dance to be given for the benefit of the - OAC band in the college Armory Thursday evening. Other orchestras from nearby citieg were also after the contract bu the home organiz ation received it. . Miss Sophia Hartley . returned from Salem Saturday nigbt. She is the last of the "Holy Roller" sect to leave the asylum,, and is now completely restored in u ind and body. S. L. Kline has arranged to keep his store open evenings nov until after the holidays. This enables the public to do their shopping in the eyening as well as during the day. A. Wilhelm & Son, of Monroe, filed an attachment against Walker Bros, who conduct a store at Walker Station, for $410. The store is now in the hands of the Merchants' Pro tective Association, of Portland. Mrs. V. Espey and son Paul, came up P'riday from Hillaboro, and will leave shortly for Ashland, where they expect to reside. Her daughter, Miss Kate Daniel, arriv ed .from McMinnville, yesterday, and will accompany Mrs. Espey south. The OAC girls' basketball team arrived home Sunday from thdr tour south where they played the Cottage Grove team and wen by a score of 13 to 7, last Friday night. Saturday night they played Rose burg and won by a score of 42 to 5. A score of 5 to 0 in favor of the Seattle Athletic Club is the tale the Multnomah Club, which plays OAC Christmas, had to carry home after the game played in Seattle last Saturday. This is encourag ing news for supporters of the OAC football team. Saturday was a great business day for Corvallis merchants. All the Btores were crowded with Christ mas shoppers, and one had to al most elbow their way along the streets. From the looks of tbe bundles seen coming out of tbe stores, old Santa ' must be quite prosperous tbis Christmas. A Christmas entertainment is in progress ot prepartion for Fri day night in the chapel ot Philo math College. An elaborate pro gram is being prepared and an en joyable time is expected. It will be free and a present of some kind will be given to each boy and girl who has been a member of the Sunday School during the year. A charming home wedding took place Wednesday evening. Dec. 14, in Salem, when Rev. and Mrs. W. C . Kantner gave in marriage their eldest daughter, La Blanche to Owen Arthur Thomas, of Grants Pass, Or. Mrs. Thomas lived with her parents in this city several years ago, when Rev. Kantner was pastor of the Congregational church here. She has a number of friends in this city who wieh her happiness. Robert Johnson, acting for the OAC football men has been in cor respondence with S. P. officials in regard to an excursion from this city to Portland for the football en thusiasts who want to see the big game Christmas. Yesterday he received a letter from W. E. Coman, general passenger agent, stating that a train will be ' furnished to leave Corvallis early Monday morn ing and return that night, provid ing 150 round trip tickets are sold at $2 each . It is thought this can oe done, and the beys are at work on the proposition now. The Philomath W. C, T. U. held a silver medal oratorical contest in the chapel of Philo math college Saturday evening, The event proved to be one of the interesting features of the year and was highly enjoyed by those present. : Six young ladies participated as speakers, but all , could not receive the coveted prize which fell to Miss Lura Bond, of Junction City. These contests were at one time under the Demorest organization but as the medals are no longer furnished by them the local W. C IT. U. has complete charge. Olives in bulk at P.. M. Zierolfs. Perry pictures at Gerhards. Patronize home industry Cor vallis Steam Laundry. ' ; : . Everything in books at book store prices at Gerhards.. ' Da not fail to see P. M. Zierolfs line of holiday china. Souvenir . postal cards" at Gerhard's. Get your school books and school supplies at Graham & Wells. G. B. Whitney sells the Edison Phonograph. - All the latest popular music at half price at Gerhard's. Lewis and Clark7 souvenir plates at P. M. Zierolfs. Silk and woolen goods a specialty at CorvaUis Steam Laundry. Club rates on magazines at Ger-haid's. You can make your own records with the Edison Phonograph . OAC souvenir dishes at P. M Zierolfs. Xmas tree ornamentg at Gerhard's. Send your lace curtains to Cor Aailis Steam Laundry. No. changing needles with the Edison Phonograph. Pictures from one cent up, at Gerhard's. Hay for sale at Bodiue's Ware house, old carriage factory. Ind. phone 290. Sweet music without the buzz- saw effect, with the Edison Phonograph. Turkey b wanted from the 16 th to 20th of December. Highest cash price paid by Smith & Boulden. Call at Whitney's and hear the best reproduction of sound ever made. It is from tne Edison Phon ograph. It will pay you to walk a few blocks to Bee Nolan & Callahan's holiday windows and interior decorations. A new phone has been put in by the Bell company for Jack and Bob the up-to-date cleaners and dyers. The number is 531. A $50 diamond ring free. A ticket with each dollar purchase from E. W. S. Pratt, the jeweler and optician. Buy Christmas Goods at E. W. S. Pratt, . the jeweler and optician, and get a ticket with each dollar's worth. The lucky person gets a $50 diamond ring. Special Rebecca Meeting. A special meeting of Alpha Rebecca No. 34 ia hereby, called to meet at their hall next Thursday evening. All mem bers requested to be present By order of E. E. Monday, N. G. The steamer Grey ;. Eagle was heie over Sunday helping with a raft of logs which were being taken to Strong's saw mill.- Visitors to Portland's leading theatre, the Columbia, this week will be treated to a supurb render ing of one of the world-famous plays, the masterpiece of the young er Dumas, the loye ;play that has been the delight of 'cultured artists to produce that has; been . the de light of thousands to witness the far-famed "Camille".,. That Miss Cathrin Counties wijl act the won derful demi-mondaine to perfection is unquestioned. That she will be supported by a superb .cast i$ also sure. With. a wonderful play, a splendid cast and sumptuous Bet tings and ithe handsomest of mod ern costumes, CorvaUis people who -viBit'the -Columbia will be more than satisfied. , - - ; - f, . "LAU f HEADQUARTERS, 1904. ' ; EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR CMRI S'f AlAS GIFTS UNDER. ONE JRGOF I SEISES games: Crokinole and combination game boards A large assortment of these novel and fascinating games with plenty of excitement on land or sea. " From 25c to $3 50. DOLLS XMAS FAIR 1904. You'll find here a collection of every nationality and description. Some are dressed very stylish while others are neg ligee ready for dresajog. Bring the little folks and "visit them. HANDKERCHIEFS. For ladies and gentlemen, ia plain, silk, hemstitched, lace and embroidered edges of all kinds. All new. 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c. 50c, 75c. - -;. - J r XMAS SLIPPERS. Fur ladies and gentlemen. Our line is large and very attractive - See window . - display. 50c. to $2 00. INLAID WOOD NOVELTIES i - And Basketry. Something entirely different than has ever before shown in this city. Boxes in all shapes and sizes. Hand carved and inlaid with bark and f incy wood, 25c. to $3. Baskets for sew ing, gloves, handkerchiefs and many other uses. Some are made to be lined and drawn with ribbons while others are ready for use. 5c. to $1 25. ALBUMS. Pfcoto and autograph albums of every desiription. 25c. to $5 00." Our Holiday Stocks were never so beautiful and comprehensive as they are this year. You can make your Christmas purchases now, out of lull assort ments, and at yourlleisure, avoiding the great crowds that will come- later on, and if any goods are to be shipped, insure their cer tain delivery on time. NOTICE. We will hold pur- I chases made now, and deliver them to you any day in De cember that you want them. BUY NOW PICTURES AND DECORATED WARE. I have a full assortment in cups, sau cer?, dishes, lamps, etc. From 5c to $5 00 COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES. Glove and Handkerchief, Jewel and Work Boxes. A more beautiful assort ment than ever of these goods. $ 50 to $2 50. . . . . .. ' . OVERCOAT SPECIAL . The finest and best line we have ever had. All at a rednced price during the month. $5 00 to $18. TIES, MUFFLERS, GLOVES, And suspenders. The latest designs and colors in values that can't be beat. 28c. to $1 50. PURSES AND AUTO BAGS. All new and novel at 25c. to $2 50. LADIES FURS. Rich furs at low prices during holi days. $1 50, $3.00, 5 00 up to 9 00. TOILET CASES. In all the latest novelties. 50, 75c, $1 $1 .50 np to $5 00. The. Busy Big Store is now at its best and I would like you to come, and look at our Christmas Display. That's all I ask. La -.r i v V" fin . . -7 Mail orders promptly' filled CDRVALtlS,' OREGON N i (r ' - f
