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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.
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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. '
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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, .
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' ; 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.
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XMAS SLIPPERS.
Fur ladies and gentlemen. Our line is
large and very attractive - See window
. - display. 50c. to $2 00.
INLAID WOOD NOVELTIES
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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.
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OVERCOAT SPECIAL
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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.
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