HE CORVALLIS GAZETTt
Published Tuesdays and Fridays by
Gazette Publishing Company.
" The subscription price of the GAZETTRjly started in the lumber yard of
lor severalyears has been, and remains, the CorvalllS Sawmill Co. were
2 per annum, or 25 per cent discount it cut down considerably. A reso
must be paid in advance. jlution was passed to . the effect
jthat hereafter, after a fire, if, after
j the fire was under control, it was
thfrf. 7.t tlPPDRTUNITY. deemed wise for 1 men to be de-
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We have been asked to publish
an article prior to the opening of
the Lewis and Clark Fair,
ting forth undeveloped resources
and attractive business proposi-
tions that are awaiting capital in
rvraili-o o-nA io mfv aa a
whnlA "This is hv nr mpnns an
easy task. What looks to be a
good business venture to one
man spells- "ruin" to another.
Where one man will succeed an
other will fail. For success, much
depends upon the individual, his
general business sense, diploma
cy in dealing with all classes of
people, a thorough and practical
knowledge of the business he
has undertaken. Give - two men
equal advantages and one will
succeed where the other will go
to the wall.
Benton county is one of the
smallest in the state, but her
financial standing is of the best,
If a man is seeking a farm there
is no need of going elsewhere, for
no place in this great valley can
he find better. There are hun
dreds of large farm's here, that
were they cut up into smaller
' tracts, cultivated as they should
be by men accustomed to farm
life, would yield a handsome liv
ing to thousands greater popula
tion than we now possess.
Stock-raising is yet in its in
fancy in this county compared
. with what it will be in the not
distant future. ; Dairying, too, is
profitable and there is everything
here that nature can give, and
dairyman has but to go at it and
his reward is certain. Land is
very reasonable at present, but
,ere long the price is certain to
increase.
One' of the great means o:
making money in the future wil
be that of fruit-raising. Almost
any kind of fruit can be success
fully grown in Benton. The
prune industry is already great,
but apples, pears, plums, peaches.
and the like have not been given
the attention they are entitled
to.
In (Jorvallis there are many
good openings for investors of
money. In the first place, we have
here the greatest college in the
state. The enrollment at the
State Agricultural College ,, is in
creasing more rapidly than has
been expected and as a result
there is a lack of suitable cot-
: tages for use of students during
the school year. A good many
thousands of. dollars could be
safely invested in building such
cbttages.
. I A woolen mill should
pay in
, Corvallis as well as any place in
tike state. . As yet there is no
mill here, but we shear annually
in this county thousandsof pounds
" of ; wool and mohair. It all goes
abroad. -
A good cannery, one that .will
can all sorts of fruit and vege-
tables, ought to pay unusually
wll here, for there is an abund-
arice of every kind of fruit and
vegetable raised here. In con
nection with the cannery there
cojild be operated a factory for
canning or condensing milk. No
opposition whatever will be found
here in this line. , - ,
Space is too limited at this
time to set forth anything like the
opportunities awaiting the right
men men of some means, energy
, and experience. A little inves
tigation will pay any such man
mighty well. -
Council Notes.
Council met as tibial for the
regular monthly meeting last
Monday evening. Various items
of business were attended. . Bills
were allowed on the general fund
in the sum of $341, and on the
street fund to the amount of $46.
The matter of paying firemen
for services after fire was under
control was duly considered. Bills
that were brought in against the
city on account of the fire recent-
(tailed to remain and watch said
fire, the fire chief shall be' em-
!powered to select wot more than
jfour men to assist him in this
set-jWOrk. For this service the as-
1 sistants are to receive not more
than' 40 cents each per hour and
the chief shall not be paiid more
than 75 cents per hour as his
saary'
An adjourned meeting of the
council is called for next Monday
evening. At this meeting it is
thought, that various engineers
will be in attendance and the mat
ter of the probable cost bt sur
veyingand estimating RockCreek
water route will be discussed.
Whether there will be any direct
bids made at this meeting for the
contract of making this survey
and estimate is not known. 'It
will likely be an'interesting meet
ing. ;
COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.
Oak Gkove.
W. H. Holman, of Albany, spent Sun
day with his brother here, Frank Hol
man.
O. A. Williams, of Albany, was visit
ing relatives here, Sunday.
Ed Wiles, of Soap Creek, was an Al
bany visitor, Saturday. '
William Gellatly, of Blodgett, was
looking after business here, Saturday.
Miss Minnie McCourt leaves for Alsea,
Friday, where sh9 will begin teaching
on the following Monday.
ftev. Elmore, of Brownsville, filled the
pulpit at North Palestine, Sunday. . I
H. J. Moore left,' Thursday for Port
land, where he will remain for some
time. 1
George Beamis was able to bn moved
to his home, Saturday. He stood the
trip very well and was much pleased to
get home once more.
L. E. Jones who is attending school
at Albany was visiting in this neighbor
hood a few, days this week, the guest of
S. P. Laurenson.
The young ladies of Oak Grove will
give a basket social at the school house,
Saturday evening. The f nnd will be used
in the interest of the base ball team
which is beginning to practice for the
summer's work. .
The farmers have again commenced
field work, and if fair weather continues
for a reasonable time the grain fields will
soon be finished, as the spring weather
has been very favorable for field work,
and most farmers have taken advantage
of the opportunity thus offered, there
only remains a small amount of seed
ing to be done.
Elmer Goff has returned from Cottage
Grove where he spent a few days' visit
ing relatives and looking oyer the coun-
The farmers who are going to connect
with the Independent telaphone system
are busy co mpleting their lines and ex
pect to have them finished by the last of
the week. When completed Mr. DeVar-
ney will place his switchboard in Albany
and be ready to do business. One line
runs from Bidders mill to Granger and
the other from John Holman's to Albany.
; A very enjoyable party was given at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miesal last
Wednesday evening. The evening was
spent in a social way and consisted of
of games. Delicious refreshments were
served at a 'late hour after which the
jolly crowd , departed for their homes
much nl eased with the evening's enter
tainment. Cheap Sunday Rates Between
Portland and Willamette
Valley Points.
Low round trip rates have been Disced
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.
Bate to or From Corvallis. $3.00.
Call on Southern Pacific Co's Agents
for particulars.
Gazette Bell phone No 341.
Gazette Independent phone No
433. .
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Fit Glasses
PROPERLY, -.
ACCURATELY, and
SCIENTIFICALLY
To all Defects of Sight.
MATTHEWS, The Jiweler
Room 12, Bank Building.
Cheated Death.
Kidney trouble often ends fatally, but
by choosing the ueut medicine, E. H,
Wolfe, of Bea' Gove, Iowa, cheated
death. He says: "Two year ago I had
Kidney Trouble, which caused me great
pain,-suttenng and anxiety, but I took
Electric Hitters, which ettected a com
plete cure. I have also found them of
great benefit in general debility and
nerve trouble, and keep them constantly
on hand, since, as I find they have no
equal." Allen 8c Woodward druggist,
guarantee them at 50c. -y
M. A. G00DN0UGH
MANUFACTURER'S AGENT FOR THE
NEEDHAM
PIANOS and ORGANS
CORVALLIS, OREGON.
If you want a first class instrument
at the lowest price for which it can be
sold, consult us. We never sell our
pianos and organs below cost, but we
do sell a great many for a slight mar
gin above cost. And you pay the
same that your neighbor does. Sam
ples of our goods may be seen by call
ing at the office and residence, Fourth
street, 2nd door north of ceurt house.
0. C. & T. STEAMERS
Steamer Pomona, leaves Cor
vallis, Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays, for Portland and al
way points. For rates, etc.
call on
.1
A. J. SHIRLEY, Agent
Boats leave . ior roruana ana
way stations at 6 a. m.
A Daredevil Ride
often ends in a sad accident To heal
accidental injuries use Buckled 's Arnica
halve. "A deep wound in my foo , from
an acciaent, writes ineottore schuele,
01 Columbus, O., "Caused me great
pain. Physicians were helpless, but
Bucklen's Arnica -Salve quickly healed
vsootnes ananeais Durnniite magic.
25c at mien w 00a ward, druggists.
Plumbing
and
Heating!
Cornice, Roofing, Guttering,
and all kinds of Sheet Metal
Work.
F. A. Hencye
In connection with J. H,
SIMPSON'S "HARDWARE
STORE. . -
PRAISING FOLEY'S HONEY
AND TAR. t
Foley & Co., Chicago,- originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy; and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many imitations are Offered for
the genuine. . Ask for Foleys Honey and
Tar and refuse any substitute offered as
no other preparation will give the same
satisfaction.' It is mildly laxitive. It
contains no opiates and is safest for child
ren and delicate persons. Sold by Graham
& Wortham. - .-
. Pneumonia follows La Grippe
but never follows the uae of
FOLEY'S "t2
It stops the Cough and hs&li tha long
Prevent Pnramoala and Consumption.
But. O. Vackm, f 1ST Osgood 8L, CUmm
vtitMi "Ky wife had U ffrippe and tt lafk h
with ymry tad ook ao hot faa Ua
Wourtl Bom Am Tmm anrad Mtapiataly.
Foley's Kidney. Cure
makes kidneys md bladder right
la mm
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Hand -Trimmed Underwear
brand appeals. Made for Ladies and Children in all styles,
weights and grades, in union suits and single garments. Prices
50c. to $1.50 per garment. Look for the blue ticket, Forest
Mills, on every garment if you
ing underwear made.
Repairing
of any kind promptly
and correctly done.
Glasses Fitted
at prices that are reasonable and
eyes tested free of all charge.
PRATT, the JEWELER
Open Day and Night
. . HOTEL
J. C. HAMMEL, Prop.
One of the Finest Equlned Hotels In the Valley.
Both Phonesm
HOME SEEKERS
uon; aiso snowing you over me county
AMBLER & WATTERS,
, REAL ESTATE, LOANS, INSURANCE
VI ROIL E. WATTERS, ConvLLia. HENRY AMBLER. Philomath.
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its accurate cut and finish there's splen
did wear in its fine, strong fabric. It is
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outer apparel that the Forest Mills
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