lOCALANDPERSONU
It is abont time for "fish stories."
. Straw hats blossomed in this
city, Tuesday.5
William Mc Adams, ot Indepen
dence, visited this city, during the
first of the week.
J H . Mattlev has succeeded to
the Citv Restaurant and is now in
possession f the business.
H. S. Pittroan moved his house
hold effects to Albany, Wednesday,
with the intention of taking up nis
residence in that city.
Presbyterian Church, Rev. M. S.
Bush. Bible School 10 a. m. Wor
ship 11a. ro. Subject, "Half Sight."
C. E. Meeting 6:3Up. m. evening
service at 7:30. subiect. "The De
layed Confession."
Tne roof of the Hemphill louse
caught fiie yesterday morning and
an alarm was sounded . However,
before the department could respond
Bomebodv beat the hre out witn
their hat, wj guess.
On Monday, April 3, thirteen
patents in the Alsea section, to
different parties,.were filed, for re
cord. At the same time there was
filed for record fourteen deeds from
above parties to the Independence
National Bank.
Miss Lillian (Jlass, who has been
in a bosoital in Portland for some
time, returned home last Wednes
day to remain a coup.e of weeks.
" If she does not continue in good
health it is ber intention to return
to the hospital.
The ladies of the Catholic church
will holi a fair in the Marsnau
Miller Hall, Thursday, April 13,
at which time some very nne
Mexican drawn work, aprons, etc.,
will be on sale. Tempting refresh
ments will be' served during the
afternoon and evening 30
It seems good to see J. M. Nolan
on the streets again, as he has been
missed by his "many friends during
his recent illness. He is now get
ting along nicely and says that
within a couple of weeks he will be
as "chipper" as usual, and this is
pretty "chipper," as he is always
jolly. .
W. A. Bates has 35 hens about
half and half White Plymouth
Rocks and Rhode Island Reds.
Daring the month of March he
kept a record, which resulted as
follows: ' He got 653 eggs; five hens
set about the middle of the month;
300 eggs sold and used for hatching
purposes.
Preparations are in progress for
a great union meeting between the
Bel fountain Grange and the pub
lic schools. The meeting will be
held in the Grange Hall at Bell
fountain and the time set is Satur
day, April 15. Program begins at
10:30 a. m., and it is of unusual
interest.
A few days ago Merwin McMaines
purchased of Mathews, the jeweler,
a half-Denny coin of the data of
1804, giving Mr. Matthews $1 for
the same. Within one hour after
ward Mr. McMaines sold the coin
to J. H. Smith for $6. This medal
lion bears in relief the face of
George Washington.
The county convention of Modern
Woodmen of America was held in
this city, Wednesday, for the pur
pose of electing a delegate to the
state convention to be held in
Baker City, May 3. Fred C. Piel,
of Monroe Camp was the man
chosen to represent the Benton
county camps at Baker City.
A petition confronts the county
court regarding the matter of divid
ing school district No. 83. It has
been prcposed to add a portion of
No. 83 onto the Blodgett district and
create practically a new district of
the remainder. Some opposition
has been manifested and the mat
ter Was continued until the May
term of court.
Postmaster Johnson has lust
completed his report on postal re
ceipts of Coryallis P. O., for the
quarter ending March 31, 190o
The revenues for this period
amounted to $2,020. The report
for the same period, 1904, showed
the revenues to have been $1,815
This shows an increase of $205; or
j.i percent, in xavor oi quarter just
ended. 1 here is no better mdica
tion ot a healthy condition of
anairs man tne increase ot postal
reyenues.
About ten days ago C. W. Yates,
wno resides in Liinn county, near
' Oakville, was attacked by la grippe
and bad a pretty serious time of it.
However, he considered himself
about Iwell by Wednesday morn
ing, at which time he was' stricken
down with a "stitch" in his back
and side. This was followed by
violent cramps in ms lower limbB
and Dr. Ellis, of Albany, was call
ed that evening. Yesterday morn
ing Mr. Yates was resting easy.
The afficted man is a son of Mr,
Attorney B. F, Jones, of Toledo,
was in uorvams a coupie oi aays
ago.
Bank Inspector A J. Johnson
recently returned home. His last
trip was into the State of Washing
ton. .
Work has started on a church to
be bui't in Jobs Addition by the
denomination of the Church of God.
McHenry Bros, are doing the work.
Last Tuesday, W. D. DeVarney,
of the Independent Telephone Co.,
dep" rted for Kansas City, where
he will remain for a snort time at
tending matters of business.
While on the way up from
Portland, Tuesday morning, the
West Side passenger tram is said
to have collided with a wagon a
McMinnville and smashed it to
"smithereenB."' .
Prof. Mordaunt Goodnough has
rentfd the C. C. Chipman dwelling
on North Fifth street. He moved
bib household effects in Tuesday.
Yesterday he went to Portlaud
with the expection of returning to
morrow.
An athletic entertainmeat is
scheduled for thi- Armory this
evening. A game of baseball is
nromised between teams from the
College and down town. Wrestl
ing and boxing bonis are other
features are promised.
The remains of Mrs. Maiy E
Kibby, whose death was occasioned
by a stroke of paralysis sustained
son e two weeks ago, were interred
in Kings Valley last Monday. Her
entire life was spent in Kings
Valley. She was born in 1845.
For thoBe who desire something
extraordinary in the way of Com
mencement Day programs, and class
cards, we are prepared to show the
most up-to-date saw pies ever ex
hibited in this or any other city .
Come and see for yourself let us
prove what we say.
Frank Hurt arrived in this city;
Tuesday, from Seattle, Wash., for a
visit of about ten days' duration
with his father, O. V. Hurt. Frank
is reported to be getting along nice
ly. During the summer he is to
operate a gasoline launch on Lake
Washington at a salary of $60 per
month.. It is a pleasure launch
that he will run. 1
All Kinds of Trouble.
Additional Local.
. A short time ago Major Davis
brought his wife here from Mill
City for medical treatment ; It
is understood that she has con
sumption and is very low, in
deed. Mr. Davis expected some
of his people to arrive on the
Tuesday morning C & E train
and made preparations to meet
them at the train with a team.
Said team was not accustomed
to trains and as the cars came
rolling in the 1 oises unceremon
iously departed. The frighten
ed animals were not particular as
to the route they selected and as
a result of their carelessness they
got mixed up with a telephone
pole and demolished the vehicle
somewhat. They also tore their
harness pretty badly. After free
ing themselves from the vehicle,
the horses proceeded on home.
Major Davis had borrowed the
entire outfit, even the driver.
The team belonged to Riley
Young:, the wagon to Mr. Hub-
ler and Wm. Ross was the driver.
Another Chicken Item.
W. G. .bmery gives figures on
chicken culture that are of in
terest. 'He has 21 Plymouth
Rock pullets that during March
aid 475 eggs. - On two different
days ot the month they laid io
eggs. One day thev laid 18 eggs
after bavin? laid iq the day be
fore. On two different days they
aid 13 eggs, and this is the
smallest number laid m any one
day. . This is certainly great for
the number f hens.
Mr. Emery is very careful of
the manner in which he feeds his
chickens; in the morning he feeds
a mash composed of equal parts
shorts and cracked corn, to
which is added a handful of meat
meal, mixed with warm water or
milk. At noon he feeds one
1
quart of Wheat," scattered in
ltter in a scratching sued, and
in addition he feeds fresh ground
bone twice a week, all thev can
eat.
We aie informed that A. J,
Johnson has disposed of one-third
interest in his Soap Creek stock
ranch and stock or place to E- P.
Weir. The consideration is about
$20,000. Mr. Weir is a Salem
mad, but of late has been engaged
in the general merchandising busi
ness in Arlington, Or. Thus is add
ed another prominent and substan
tial citizen to our population.
G. G. Newton predicts that the
fields will be fall and the harvest
heavy this year. Mr. Newton has
farmed long enough in this section
to know whereof he speaks, and it
is sincerely to be hoped that he is
correct in tnis instance, we are
all so greatly interested in haying
our state make a good shewing this
year that we feel like bribing the
weather man a little.
Prof. Taillandier will give
ecture-recital on Friday, the 28 of
April for the benefit of the Village
mprovement Societv. Subject,
"The Piano and Its Relation to the
Orchestra." The recital will be
given in the College Chapel. At
the laet recital Prof. Taillandier
was greeted with a ' packed house.
and as this is for the benefit of
worthy society, and there being
demand for this class of work.
good attendance is hoped for on this
occasion. '
and
city.
Mrs. Joseph Yates, of this
Notes From Albany.
A. J. Shirley, local agent of th
O. C. T. Co., returned the first of
the week from a business trip - to
Portland. He went via the West
Side and states that this is the first
trip that he ever made over this
road.. He was most favorably im
pressed with the country and con
siders it of surprising beauty. He
says that it is likely arrangements
will be made whereby tickets will
be issued during the Lewis and
Clark Fair. These tickets will be
good over. East or West Bide roads,
one way, and the other way on the
river steamers of his company.
This will be a great thing for ex
cursionists wno desire to see our
country as it really is.
ll appears that atter all tne in
terest of F. P. Sheasgreen in the
Central Planing- Mill may not be
acquired .by A. F. Harlan. The
hitch in negotiations are occasioned
by Mr. Buxton's refusal to go back
to work in the milL Mr: Buxton
does not wish to go back at steady
work and on this account Mr. Har
lan feels some hesitancy in purchas
ing Mr. Sheasgreen's interest. Mr.
Buxton, we are informed, would
have no objection to Mr. Harlan
for a partner, but is desirous him'
self of keeping clear of the re
sponsibility of work in connection
with the mill. On the other hand,
Mr. bheasereen is not anxious one
way or the other. The , matter
will he settled in a couple of days.
The following references to Cor
vailis "doines" are from the Al
bany Democrat:
Members of the Albany Dnv
ing Association met last night at
the sheriffs office to consider the
leasing of the old fair ground:
for a track. Mr. T. H. Simpson
of Corvallis, representing the
owners was present and arrange
ments were considered. W. H
Hogan, D. O. Woodworth, and I
G. M. Turner were appointed a
committee on organization and
to sell stock. About $200 was
taken at once. The fair ground
track is a standard mile one and
when placed in condition one of
the best in the state. The new
organization will undoubtedly be
given a good support.
Mr. Mike Mover, of Browns
ville, was in the city this after
noon on his way home from Cor
vallis, where he bought the Fisch
er automobile, and was running
it home, stopping here toryrepairs;
The O. A. C. girls can talk as
well as play basket ball. A team
consisting of Leona Webber, Paul
ihe Davis, and Edna Irvine, de
feated a boys' team, consisting of
Thayer, Forest and Clark in a
debate.
See Blackl dii for furniture, etc.
- 26
Then wj b services Sunday at
Plymouth at 3 -. m.
- In the county court Richard Ir
win was app--i'ii administrator ot
the estate nf Ji n s Irwin, deceased.
Estate is vhIuk'I t about $10,000.
When hi-ard :f'om C. C
Chipman l f nuily. now located
at The Da if, were quite contei ted
and were doing thriving business.
If you wa t -w flues put in t
boiler call ! D. v A.
G. F. Sturgia came out from Al
sea. luesdav, and intended to re
turn yesterday, after attending to
business th t cal ed him here. He
reports uoihiug of unusual interest
in his section.
Repairing of all kinds done neat
ly aud without delay by D. &. A -
Mrs. Caroline Hayes returned a
few day 8 ago from a two months'
visit with her daughter, Mrs. Ed.
Philips, at Grants Pass. She if
said to have been, delighted with
that section of the state. Both Mr
and Mrs. Philips are very well
satisfied with their new location
and are doing exceedingly well.
A complete line ot Bicycle sun
dries and cutlery on hand all th
time. D. A.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
cnurcn are arranging to give- a
cantata in the Opera House within
the next tew weeks. It will be un
der the direction of Prof. Martin E
Kooinson. dot tne lite oi us, we
can't spell, correctly, the namn of
this cantata, consequently are afraid
to try it, but it relates to an old-
timer who saw letters on the wal
and got "scared."
Fresh cigar cuttinffs--just clip
ped at home factory. JJ. C. Roae &
Son. 26.
Between last aaturdny evening
and Monday morning, B. R. Thomp
son had some more photos taken
from his gallery. "The pictures
niched on this occcsion were views
as they were on a recent 1 occasion
Dut were not ot the same scenes
taken before. The thief, whoever
he may be, must be getting quite a
nice collection by tnis time to ex
hibit to his friends, or to feast his
soul upon in the seclusion of his
own den.
coun
30tf
of
Walk Over Shoes
The latest Spring Models in all
. ' the new shapes and leathess,
Oxfords and Bals.
. . THIS ...
Is one of the most popular
styles, strictly up to date both
in last and pit.tr rn.
Tan, Russia Calf, Patenjt
Colt, and Gun-Metal leather
in stock. . .
Sold exclusively by
The White House, Corvallis, Ore.
MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENSION.
D. C. Hlaatand.
Cham. Blakaalaa.
CORVALLIS STEAM LAUNDRY.
Patronize Homo Industry.
Outside Order Solicited.
All Work Guaranteed.
CORVALLIS,
, OREGOH.
Letter List.
List of letters uncalled f or, in Corvallis
postofBce, week ending &wil 1, 1905 :
Mrs Era Baker, Mrs M C Berry, J Ed
gar Cooper, Lon Emmit, Andrew Emrick,
Clyde Hulbert, O L Holgate, Webster
Jones, Mrs Margaret Jones, F H Lindsey,
S H Moore, John L Morris, Miss Effa
Maxwell, Mrs Geo E.Mercer 2, E Mac-
hennan, Miss Carol Phillips, Jesse W
Tazler, Miss Koxey Tribbetts, , Octave
Voget. v-.... - . !:
B. W. Johnson, P M.
Largest line of matting in
ty at Blackledgesl
Jas. Lewis negotiated the sal
the Thos. Pwcett place of 920 acres
near Bellfountain, last weak. The
sale was for $10,UC0 and the pur
chaser was W. H. King. By terms
of this sale Mr.' Fnwcett acquired a
$5,000 steam laundry plant at St.
jonns, ur. According to some
understanding between Mr. Faw
cett and J. K. Johnson, former
owner of the Corvallis laundry. Mr.
Johnson departed a few days ago to
take 'charge of the St.. Johns
laundry.
Second grade fir lumber, almost
any dimension, for only $6. 50 per
thousand feet, at Corvallis Saw
Mill. 10 tf.
. Jeffersonians and Araicitians de
bate this evening in college chapel.
this is one of the series for the
Cratch Cup.
For Sale Cheap Brand new Fox
Typewriter. Wellsher & Gray. 30tf
County court couvened as U3ual
Wednesday morning and resulted
in a short session.
We have in stock all the stand
ard line of wheels made by the Pope
Manufacturing Co., at prices to suit
all. D. & A.
The regular services at M. Ei
i i. ri . t ft i .
enurcn, ooutn,, ounaay morning
and evening. Sunday School at
10 a. m. All cordially invited. ;
Blackledge, leading wall
dealer.
KUPPENHBRflER'S . .
fg PORTLAND
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Prof. Taillandier's class in French
which started at the beginning of
the second term of college, will be
continued throughout this term, as
there are sufficient applicants to
warrant it. The class meets as
usual Monday and Thursday
evenmge. ;
Frightful Suffering Relieved.
Suffering frightfully from the virulent
poisons of undigested food, C. G. Gray
son, of Lula, Miss., took Dr. King's New
Life Pills, "with the result' r he writes.
"that I was cored." All stomach and
bowel disorders give way to their tonic,
laxative properties. 25c at -Allen &
Woodward's, druggists.
paper
SOtf
, Call at the Benton County Lum
ber Yard for prices on three grades
of flooring, rustic, and " finishing
lumber. You will find the grade
and prices right. 26.
The semi-annnal report of the
county clerk for - the six months
ending September 30, 1904, showed
the expense ot the county for this
period to have been $17,801.18; for
the next six months or up to April
1st, i.uo, tne county expenses
amounted to $11,451. The differ
ence is mainly in the cost of elec
tions, assessor's Salary and expenses
oi roads and bridges.
At the Congregational church,1
next Sabbath, Rev. Green, pastor:
Sunday school at 10 a; m.; class
for young men at : 10; worship
and sermon at It; Christian En
deavor at 6:30; vesper service and
sermon at 7:30. Morning sermon,
"The Growth of aKingdom How
it Grows;" evening sermon, "The
Ancient Jonah and the Modern
Minister." This is the third of a
series on "Biblical characters. '
The new douhle
Esreasf ed model for
Spring, represents
talent in tailoring
that Custom Taiiors
cannot afford.
$15&$ 16.50
SOLO BY
F. L. MILLER
CORVALLIS.
COPYRIGHT I
NTHEJ10USE .OFJttJPPENHBMERA
G. A. ROBIN
SON
Independent Phone 146
. A. L. Stevenson
Independent Phone 201
RofaSnson & Stevenson
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
A FULL LIST OF
FARMS AND
CITY PROPERTY
FOR SALE
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OFFICE PHONE,
iiw, INDEPEND'T 375
Cnrvallis. flr .
CALL AND '.LIST YOUR PROPERTY WITH US.
Turner's Cash Store
One door South of Farmers' Hotel, Corvallis.
." Since moving into, our New Location we have stocked up
with a Full Line of Fresh Goods. Will keep a full line of fresh
Groceries, Vegetables, Fruits, Etc, O :
FU LL LI N E OF BEE SU PPLI ES.
. Delivery system regular and reliable. Store open from 6:30
a. m. to 8:30 p. m." every day during the week. Expenses are
lower than those of any other grocery firm . in the, city and our
prices are fixed accordingly. Call and see or ring up Indepen
dent fhon&lJo-452.. ; .-