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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 24, 1905)
10CAL AND PERSONAL J. M. Nolan went to Portland, Sunday on business. Riley Waller spent Sunday at his home in Albany. , G. E. Metcalf of Eugene, was in this city, Saturday. - ' J. P. Kaifer. of Aderdeen, Wash, was in this city Saturday. T4 B. Harris was a business visitor in Albany, Saturday. -7 Miss Effie Neilson was a visitor from Albany list Saturday. S. Z. Evans, of Eugene, was a business visitor in this city, Satur day. Mrs. W. M. Thomas, of StByton, is visiting at the home of Ira Small man in this city. Harry Whitman, a former OAC etudent, was in the city Saturday from Lebanon. There will be a meeting of the K. O. T. M. Wednesday night, at which all members are requested to be present. . ' ' Mrs. V. D. Scobert, who has been vis:ting friends in this city, re turned to her home in Eugene, Sat urday. Clay Rhinehart and Wilbur Weeks, of Salemj returned home yeeterday, after a 'few days' visit with Corvallis friends. Mrs. M. W. Starr and children arrived Saturday from Hanford, California, and are visiting at the home af Mrs. Starr's brother, T. H. Wellsher, in this city. A party of local Mystic Shriners composed of J. B. Horner, John Fulton, S. L. Havs and W. E. Yates, went to Portland, Saturd ay, to attend a meeting of the order Saturday evening. S. T. Thurston, an extensive lumber dealer of Eugene, arrived Saturday for a few days vieitiu OAC student, and is doing quite well in the lumber business. Mr. Buster, a prominent rancher of the Alsea vally, arrived in Qor ' vallis yesterday, for a brief business visit. He is an old-time friend of J. C. Kramer cf the Occidental hotel. clerking in Grant Elgin's bakery, has accepted a position in the Cor vallis post office, and Ben Elgin is expected up from Carlton, to fill the vacancy in the bakery. Amos. E. Hyland, the "timber baron" of Lane county, died Fri day morning at Oakland. Calii., where he was spending the winter in .; the bopeB of benefitting his health . He ; is a brother of . Mrs. Dinges of this 1 city, ' but - resided near Eugene. Mr. Hyland is said to have been the largest individual timber land holder in the ftate of Oregon. " The first biennial report of the Oregon State Board of Health has been issued and a copy sent to this office. It shows that during the term, covered the state has been free from any severe or fatal epidemic of disease, that such foot holds as the latter may have gotten within our borders have been kept within the localities in which they first appeared, and that in the main the amount of epidemic diseases and the death rate has steadily and constantly diminished. Real estate agent J. L. Lewis negotiated the sale of two important properties. One was 200 acrs, 35 acres of which is in hops, being a portion of the 760 acre farm belong ing to John Whitaker. J. E Tiegler, of Gervis, Oregon being the purchaser, paying $7,250. The other property was the J. M. Cam eron place of six lots and a resi dence in this city, which was bought by Thomas Fawcett, of Bellf ountain The household furni tare was includ edjin the deal and the price paid was $2200. Mr. Cameron will leave soon for Pomeroy, Wash., where he has bought property, and Mr. Faw cett will move to town as soon as the house is vacated.. A most enjoyable Q surprise party was given Mrs. G. S. O. Humbert in this city Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. A.' M. Hays, where Mrs. Humoert is stopping; A large number of her friends and former parishoners congregated and an entertaing evening was passed. The following impromptu program was rendered. Vocal, solo and a recitation,, T..W Dilley J recitation, ' Mrr 5Linvill0; recitation, Mildred T Porter; experiences and observa . tions at the St. Louis Fair, Mrs. Humbert: recitation, Mrs. Porter; and a selection by the ladies quartette composed of Mesdames Fuller, Berman, Handsaker, and Howard. Mrs. Humbert formerly resided here and her, husband was pastor of the Christian church.. She now resides in Eugene, but is now occupying the pulpit here temporarily.-. This paper can us some dry fir wood on subscription. . George Coote of this city was a Portland visitor Friday. M. M. Davis went over to the bay last week and is looking after his extensive oyster industry. G. W. Parker was in Corvi'llis, Saturday from his ranch near Philo math. W. P. Lafferty has purchased the brick livery stable property i.u this city. - ' Dr. B. A, Cathey went to Port land, Saturday on a short business trip. An airship tournament will be an attraction at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. J. M. Cameron and family leave to jay for their future home at Poiu eroy Washington. ', F. L. Miller and Robert John son spent Friday in Albany attend ing the poultry show. Mrs. B. A. Cathey and daughter Marie, are vhiting friends in Eugene this week. The Order of Railway Conductors will hoid its biennial session at the Lewis and Clark Fair on May 9. A petition -for u amendment to the local option law is being cir culated in this city, and is finding many signers. - The Independent telephone cjm- pany has-ccnnected tneir line with Independence, the connection being tnadj labt week. -Mrs. N. F. Gillispie and little daughter, Alta, left Saturday for Eugene, for a few days' visit with Mrs W. W. Calkins. Miss Emma B. Thompson, of the Gazette force, is quite ill at her home in this city, being confined to her bed since last Wednesday . A, R. McDonald - who lives near Philomath is preparing to move to Linn county, where he has owned a farm for nearly half a century . t Col. J. K Philips will by re ; quest address the history clats of OAC next 1 lursday morning dur ing history hour on , tne "uauses that led up to the Civil War. The supper given last -B'riday night by the ladies of the Presby terian church was a highly success ful affair. The receipts of the evening were about $70. Mrs. Belle Bales, of Beaverton, Oregon, has turned "Carrie Nation" and smashed the fixtures of a saloon at that place last Saturday. Oregon is bound to come to the front, yet. j The ladies of the M. E. church are arranging to give a Martha Washington tea, February 22, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ladies Home Missionary society of the church. , F. O. Gray, whose arrival from Nebraska was mentioned in the Gazette last week; has bought Mr. Milner's interest in the Milner & Wellsher dry goods store in this city. Invoicing, the Btock began yesterdav. ; A . large . audience attended the Piano-Lecture Recital by' Prof. Taillandier, last' Friday evening. His announcement that another similar recital would be given in the near future was enthusiastic ally received, showing the popu larity of his recitals. The Young Men's Christisn Asso ciation has commenced a campaign for raising money to build the association a home at the Oregon Agricultural College. The boys will succeed as thev never fail in anything they' undertake. They should Buoceed the more in this as it is a commendable undertaking. Oregon City Courier. The Junior Endeavor of the Presbyterian church, gave a very enjoyable Bocial Friday evening at the home of Miss Mary Sutherland. It was well attended, and the even ing passed all too quickly as the games and other amusements were very enjoyable and caused much merriment. A ainty lunch was served at the close, prepared by the young Misses all by themselves. - -; : : : j n- i Special Communication. Mrs. Philomath Items. J. E. Henkle hasjbeen quite ill for several days with a severe cold. - Mrs. Mary Rogers who re cently arrived in Philomath from North Dakota, left Friday for a point in Washington, -where she will reside with her son. ' Miss Grace Neff who has been so seriously ill the past two weeks is gradually improving. Percy McDonald who received a painful injury on the jaw while coasting during the recent snow, is ' again able to resume his studies. Guy Frink, the barber, Ti as been absent from his shop for the past few days on account of sickness and during his absence his place has been ably filled by Win. Gadow. W. P. Morris has opened a blacksmith shop on his property just east of J. E. Henkle's house on the Corvallis road and invites the public to give him a trial. Mr. Morris was head blacksmith on the S. P. for two years and is a first class mechanic. The primary department of the public school was dismissed Tues day on account of the illness of the teacherj Mrs. Fulkerson. Installation exercises of the Zetagathean society took place in their hall Friday night. The newly elected officers are as fol lows: President, Gertrude Weed: vice president, Ethel White: secretary, Nellie White; sensor, Olivia Bond: chaplain, Mrs. Williams; sergeant-at-arms, Grace iJennett. The Christian Endeavor societv of Philomath College, has pur chased and placed in the colleee chapel a handsome set of fifteen volums of missionary biography. COLLEGE JOTTINGS. Items of Interest In and 'Around the O. A. C. The OAC basket ball girls won an easy victory over the Lebanon girls Friday night bv a score of 25 to 5. Prof. Fulton favored, the stud ents with a solo at chapel Wed nesday morning, which .was greatly appreciated and heartily encored. The Feronian girls entertained the Lebanon girls after the game Friday evening, in the Agricult ural Hall. ' The amusement of the evening was dancing. Clay Rhinehart, a member of the '03 graduating class, visited with Corvallis-friends Saturday and Sunday. He is now attend ing the Salem Business College. The Feronians and Philadel phians held a joint meeting Sat urday night to dedicated their new society room. A very in teresting program ot music, reci tations and stories, was rendered. The reading of the society papers Philadelphian, ."Screwdriver" and the "Feronia" caused con siderable merriment. Wilbur Weeks, a former OAC student, but now a student at the Salem Business College, came over Friday and visited over Sun day with Corvallis friends. The musical Friday evening was very much enjoyed by the large crowd who attended. ' It occurred before the game and after it all went to the Armory thus making one of the largest number that have attended any game this year. A recei.-t n-i-ier rec-ived from K president J. M. Blossof the OAC, conveys the information that he a; d his wife expect to visit Oregon this summer. They .expect .0 leave for this et ite about the first of June, and will visit old frienls and take in th Le.via and Clark Fair as thf-y pass along. They wili-he present at the OAC cooimei ce iiiHut, wher he Wirf8 t niet hp nanv .f th old students at.d friends cau inak it convenient to, be pr'-se'fit. . Hi letter also cm vi-y; thH i..fr.iatin that Wili B1088, who Wiil b reuierubere.l bv all th old - fo, tbail boys, is now located iri'Coioago g ' d.augh'sman and civil engiiw.r for a tuanufHct uring firm t such a salary that want and th gntt-s f the poor house are not standing jr in his immediate front. President Bl -es will met a warm reception in Cor vallis from his old friends who are numbered bv the sore. Ralph Davidson leaves vd .y tor his home, at P.rkr, O"egon. Hi position as assistant operator to S. L. Hys has been txken by Ernfst Mil -r who recntlv returned front Rosnhurff, wher h? was working: for the Western Union. . A Grim Tragedy is daily eiyieteit, in thousands of homes, as Death " claims, in each one, another victim of Cpnsntnption o- Pneumonia But wtaeD Coughs and Col ls are pr per -Iv treated the tragedy is averted. F. G. Huntley, ot OaklandoD, Tnd., write : "Mv wife had the . consumption, 'pd' three doctors pave her up. Finally td took Dr..King's New Discovery for Con sumption, Uouahs and Colds, which cured her, and today she is well it strong." It kills the trerms of all din' ea es.- One dos9 relieves. Guarantee I atoOi:. and $1 by Allen & Woodward druggist. Trial bottle tree. oak Henry Ambler has been on the sick list for the past week. irm irow er With Royal Baking Powder there is no miiing with the hands, no sweat of the brow. Perfect cleanliness, greatest facility, sweet, clean, healthful food. Full instructions in the " Royal Baker and Pastry Cook book" for making all kinds of , bread, biscuit and cake with Royal Baking Powder. Gratis to any address. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. 100 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK. 35fh-reat January Clearance ale-35!Si Has commenced, and like its thirty-four predecessors, it will continue until February 1st, and lie conducted on the same broad plans that have made teem the greotest bargain opportunities of the year. All members are requested to be present at the meeting of Corvallis Lodee No 14. A. F. & A. M. Satur day nightj Jan. 22, for4he purpose of .welcoming .-Most ., Worshipful Grand Master Thomas Gray. Four Hundred Babies. St. Vincent's Infant Asylum. Chicago, shelters homeless waifs-awaiting adop tion, and there are nearly 400 babies there. Sister Julia writis: , "I .'cannot say too much in praise of Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds, - croup and whooping cough." Contains no opiates and is safe and sure. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and insist upon having it, as it is a sate remedy ana certain in results. Refuse substitutes. 60 to Gra ham & Wortham's drug store to get it. Shoe Department Everything in Shoes and Slippers for . ladies, men and children at persuading prices. ' Wool and Silk, in the new colors and styles - -. ' Keduced from $5.00 to,-'.. ......... .$4.00 4.50 to.... . . . . ; . , . . 3 63 " 4.00 to 3.17 " 3.50 to 2,92, " " 3.00.to... 2.31 " ' 2.50 to ....... I . 1.88 2.00to...,.v....... 138 : " " 1.50 to... ... ....... 1.19 ' 2 25 to 98 Special Black, white and colored dress fabrics, black and fancy silks, velvets and velveteens, at'a great sacrifice. $ .50 values reduced to.. ...$ .41 .75 values reduced to 59 . 1.00 values reduced to. 83 1.25 values reduced to. 1.04. 1.50 values reduced to -. . , . . . 1.21 ' 12jc Viquna Cloth reduced to 10c per yard. , - ' 12Kc Napped Shirting reduced to 10c per yard. - MEN,S & BOYS' UNDERWEAR 1 at greatly reduced prices. . . Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases at Clearance Sale Prices. -Toys, Dolls, Games, Etc., at greatly re duced prices. ,;. , v. Clearance Sale Prices Prevail onBlan v kets, Comforts, White Quilts, Sheets . and Pillow Cases.' . , -,.-,. Our entire stock of Lace Curtains and Carpets and Bugs at Clearance Sale Prices. Mens and Boys Clothing Every Suit and Overcoat "reduced, in . eluding the staples Blue Serges and Black Unfinished Worsteds. These garments were not bought up for this sale but are of the famous Hart. Schaftaer & Marx and Banner " Brand make. $5.00 Men's Suits and Overcoats at $3.94 7.50 " " : " 5.98 8.50 " " - i " " 6 80 9.00 " ' " " 720 10.00 . , . 8.00 12.50 " ' " " . " " 9.98 13.50 ' " . " i " 10.60 15.00 " . " 12.15 16.50 " " " 13 25 18.00 " ..' " 14.40 20.00 " ' . 15.95 $2.50 Boys' and Young Men's Suits re duced to.. .'..$1.99 $3.00 Boys' and Young Men's Suits re duced to..... ....,....,....$2.40 $4.00 BoyB' and Young Men's Suits re duced to . t. ....... . . . ........ .$3.21 ; $5 00 Boys' and Young Men's Suits re duced to ..-.. $3.95 $6.00 Boys' and Young Men's Suits re duced to.. .....'....$4.83 Broken lines of Boys' and Men' Suits at Half Price. LADIES CLOAKS I will sell all the odd sizes . and styles of LadieB' and Misses' Jackets I have at' $2.00 each. - t 1904-5 Tourist Coats and Jackets, and Misses' Coats ' and Jackets at Big Ee ductions. - m, v- .-.- Ladies' Furs All of the latett styles. Here is your chance: $1.50 Furs..... ...$1.05 2.50 " . 1-75 350 " 2.45 5.00 " 360 7.50 " - 5-85.' How's this? $1.50 ..Men's Dress Shirts 753 At a general reduction of 10 per cent. A few styles "that I will discontinue at half price. Clearance Sale Prices prevail in this de partment. The Black Cat Brand excepted. Wool gloves in plain and fancy colors. Regular 25, 35, 50e, reduced to 20, 30, and 42c. . Kid Gloves: $1.25 gloves at $1; $1 gloves at 90c. Groceries 25c Armour's Washing Powder, 3 lbs 15c 15c Bex 100 per cent Lye, 3 cans for 25c Good Sardines 6 cans for 25c 'Arm & Hammer Soda. . . . . .4pfcgs for 25c Schilling's Soda..s 4pkgs for25o Naptha Soap 4 bars for 25c Western Yeast. .... per pkg 3c IXL Macaroni and Cheese, 3 cans for 25c 1XL, Chicken Tamales. 3 cans for 25c Snider's Catsup ........ .large bottle 19c Bed Ribbon Cond. Cream .... per can 10c During this great sale Shawls and Fasci natoas will be closed out Regardless of Cost. ' ... , . Our Annual Clearance Sale inshides every department of this peat stock of good .merchandise, and the radical rediictidns" apply to eTer yJ articre excepting only ' a few lines the , prices of which the manufacturers control. - AH mail orders received during sale will be filled at Clearance Sale-prices. : , V Regulator of , ' Low Prices MM ..." i1 -v The White House I'M !