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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (June 2, 1905)
r s 1 K. J? 10CALAN0 PRSONL. Frank Williams, 830 of Edward Williams, is passing a week at the Exposition, v j " t Judge Watters and wife went' to Portland, Wednesday, to remain until after the opening of the Fair. Bicycle riders are compelled by ', ordinance to cease ' using " sidewalks ior a few monthsmust keep on the grass, as it were. Last night, after we went to press. the graduation exercises of the ninth grade of the Corvallis public schools were scheduled to be held in the Opera House. Proi. and Mrs. G. Taillandier, of OAC, visited Salem last Mon day, returning home the following day. Thy enjoyed the ride down the river by boat very much. Amy Cameron reports to us that he would like it known to 'the narties who took his chickens last Mr. Jand Mrs. .Harley HaM ex pect to move into their new home near Prof. Crawford s next Mon day. ' . Miss Mary Jones returned home not long ago from Eastern Oregon, where she has been teaching school. She is an OAC graduate. Johnny Erwin has, been county clerk this week during the absence of Clerk Moses at the M. E Church, South, conference in Roseburg. The excursionists got off for Port land yesterday in largo numbers. The great Exposition is now open, is a reality, and will prove a credit to the entire West. ;. Wednesday, Frank Francisco hauled the first load of wood of the supply that will be used for heating purposes by the county at the court house next winter. Mrs. Ben Woldt and daughter, Miss Minnie, who were guests of friends in this city during the fore finnJ01r that, thev Btnlfi part or the weex, returned to tneir "UUU"J ."T" j 1 b..i u Brown Leghorns, not bantams. JW"1U uuu jrootoiuoy u,u.UiuB, Archbishop Christie will be in Acting on the advice of his phy Corvallis on the 3rd Sunday in June sician, B. R. Thompson will close to give confirmation, also to bless his photograph gallery about June the bell recently placed in com mis- loth. Jae has a very neat etuaio and has erioyed a ratronage ior which he thanks the public. COMPLAINT AGAINST CITY. Enjoining- City. From the Ex penditure of Public Funds in the Matter of Survey, Etc. sugar, salt pepper, matches, and number of other articles. The people will await the settlement of this matter with in terest. Lack of space prevents us from going into -the matter in greater detail. eion at the local Catholic church Those who hate seen the various exhibits of wood at the , Exposition are authority for the statement that for quality no county can equal Benton. A few counties have more wood, but not finer, Tuesday, Mrs. G. W. Howard and son, Bennie, from near Monro, took the tram for they met Miss They are to spend a week at the Lewis and Clark Fair. Uwing to the tact that our corn " exhibit at the Fair is in such close . proximity to an unusually large quantity of com from Nebsaska, Judge Watters says he does not count on any blue ribbons for corn Up to Wednesday afternoon but 21 hunter's licenses had been issued for this county. Some way this seems to be a small number compared with the number of hun ters Benton county can boast of. Tho steel bridge across the Wil- Portiand, where lamette river at Albany has lately Golda Howard, haan most thoroughly overhauled and is now open to the public. This structure is now declared to be in finer condition than at any time since it was built. . Christian Church, Frank E Jones, pastor -Services, next Sunday as follows: Sunday school at 10 a.m.; preaching at 11, subject, "Adorn A complaint has been filed against the City of Corvallis en joining said city for paying for a sarvey and estimate of costs in the matter of a survey of a water route from Corvallis to Rock Creek. Some time ago, ' when this matter came up before the coun cil it was stated that if the coun cil went ahead with the proposed survey the city would be enjoin ed. It seems that the party making the statement spoke truly, for the complaint is now matter of record. Judge Watters being absent in Portland it has been impossible to brine the matter before him for argument, that he might grant a temporary injunction pending an argument of the matter before the circuit court. The complaint reads: "Thos. Whitehorn, J.,W. Ingle, C. H Lee, F. P. Sheasgreen, John Smith, plaintiffs, vs. W. G. Emery, P. Avery, J. T. Porter, G. . A. Covell, Alex Rennie, J. B. Irvine, R. H. Colbert, W. R. Hansell and Ed. Buxton, coun cilmen, constituting the common council of the .City of Corvallis, in Benton county,' Oregon'; E. P. Greffoz, as Police Judge Nothing could be more anproDiiatement. . x. f . e. o. a. at p. m rreacmng at o. suoiect,. ine Scarlet Thread." All are welcome. than the adornment of the arched entrance to Benton's exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Fair. Above this arch is a fine portrait of Thomas Benton and the single word "Benton." Additional Local. New Summer Suitings. When lowering the flag Wednes day morning, from the staff above the court house where it. had been flying the day before in meruoriam, the rope slipped through the pulley at the top of the stall, fcretting it back in place was a very delicate matter. . ' About 350 students were re- College freshed free of charge last Tues day evening at Smalls'. This has Cozad's California Dog and Pony become an annual custom with show exhibited in . Corvallis last this establishment and is much ap- Monday evening to a good audience, preciated by the cadets. The It does not seem like "stretching it" management of this place of busi- to state that certain of the animals ness do this entirely of their own ac- - i i r appear possessed of more intelJi- pora ana receive no nnanciai as sistance whatever in the matter. DrE. J. Thompson was in Cor vallis a few hours, Tuesday, visit ing old-time friends. He was on his way to Philomath, where he was to deliver a lecture before the alumnal association of the of Philomath: See Blackledge for furniture, etc. 26 Leo Spaulding went to Portland, yesterday, to attend the opening of the Exposition and to visit his sis ter, Myrtle. Have Dr. Lowe cure your ear and eye ache with a pair of his superior glasses. 46-47 The big Bellfountain picnic is scheduled for today ; and a fine pro gram is offered, to which the gen eral public will be very welcome. Blackledge, leading wall paper dealer. 30t- D. M. Smith, formerly in busi ness in this city but now in Port land, was in Corvallis yesterday. A. A. Lowry, a cousin of Mrs. J. B. Goodman,' arrived in this city from Warsaw, Indiana, Wednes day. This is his first trip to the coaBt. A special rate will be granted by the O. C. T. Co., on their boats from this city to Portland of $1.50 single, or $1.75 round trip, beginning May 29 and ending October 15. These tickets are good for ten days. 45-7 Wednesday, Misses Grace Glass- ford and Eva Day went to Port land, where they will remain for a month or two visiting the Fair and of said haying a good time generally Ulty; iS.Vi. . Irvine, as Mayor ot For Sale Good grocery store. said City ; William McLagan as good business, splendid stand. On Treasurer of said City, and G. account of health of family must N. Miller, defendants." sell by July 1st Great bargain for The comDlaint alleges.. 'That lQlck buyer. S. M. Turner, Cor X O t I 1 1 J a ir said defendants composing said Yaius ur' . Common Council of said City, Mrs. T. M. Gatch entertained without any authority of law, are the senior class at OAC Wednesday now 'and for a Ion? time hitherto, evening. During the evening m tiro anil hav Wn HjrMtPnincr in anagram -Karl Steiwer todk firtt 0 ' Flaked and Checked Suit ing, Grey, Brown, Etc., 50c to 75c per yard. gence than some men. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Huntington and William E. Barker arrived in this city last week from Everett wasn., tor an extended visit iu Oregon. The former are the parents of Mrs. Barker, and the latter, William Barker, is1 the father of L. A. Barker, of Wells & McElroys chorus of more addition Presbyterian Church. Rev. M. S Bush. Bible School 10 a. m. Wor ship 11 a. m.; subject, "The Lord's Portion." C E. meeting at 7. m. Evening service at 8 p. m., subject, "The Deeper Captivity' There will be special music by the choir and Mrs. Hi, w. Taylor will- sing the response. At the Opera House, tonight wiU be produced the cantata, the "Wreck of the Hesperus," the grand march in the style of a triumphal hymn, "With Sheathed Swords," from Naaman, . and the world famous "Halleluiah Chorus.", A than sixty voices will be a feature, as well as the splendid solos promised by some of our leading vocalists. The board of directors of Cdr- vallis Public Schools met Wednes dav evening and aside from the regular routine business rehired for the coming year the entire corps of teachers, who rendered such em cient service during the past year Rev.' Hollingshead. of Portland. They also decided to furnish a cou- will occupy the pilpit in the M. E. church next Sunday morning' and will hold communion services. In the evening Rev. Feese will deliver a special sermon for the Odd Fellows and auxiliary societies, to be attended in a body by these members, and to which iIl are iu vitedi , v s v Tuesday,' Memorial Day, was an almost ideal one in this city for the march to Crystal Lake cemetery. A large turtiout of cadets and mem bers of. the G. A. R., W. R. C., . school children and citizens formed and marched to the cemetery as is customary on this occasion. Arriv ir g at the cemetery, the usual military salute was fired in honor make a contract with one G. N. Miller, claiming to be an engineer, and to employ said G. N. Miller to make certain surveys and esti mates preliminary to and intro ductory 01 the construction ot a waterworks system for said city, from a point on Rock Creek, about 14 miles west of Corvallis to said city, and in and through out its corporate territory. "That it is the intention of said City Council to pay the said G. N. Miller the sum ot $15 per day and the necessary expenses of ure his eon, Frank, will attend the making said survey and estimates business. Insurance m this com place and was presented with an OAC souvenir spoon. In Ques tions of Hearts Miss Lura Flett was victorious and received a fine vol ume of Rudyard Kipling's poems 1 he entire affair was most pleasing in all respfCts. Choicest obtainable ice cream always on sale at Smalls' 46-54 As Cal Thrasher, local agent for the Oregon Fire Relief Ass'n, is to leave about June 10 for Eastern Oregon and remairr for six weeks, ! now is the time to have your in surance written . After his depart- White Mohair, Silk, Flaked Cream Eolinne, White Jap Silk, and White Arnold Silk, White and Cream Organdie, suitable for graduating dresses, 20c to $1.25 per yard. Shepherd's Plaids, Brown, Blue and Black, at 75c per yd. Etamines Tan, Brown, Na vy, Red, Blue, Green,' Black, at 50c. . . Linen Homespun Suiting. Blue, Brown and Grey,' at 35c per yard. , '.' Children's Colored Parasols. 25c to $1.00 SUMMER PARASOLS Plain Black, Green, aud Blue, $1.00 to $3.50. . FANCY SILK PARASOLS New Shades of Tan,: Brown, Blue, White, and Black, from $2.50 to $6.50. Telephone and Mailing Orders Promptly and Carefully Filled. n La The White House, WJDorvallis, Ore. D. O. Hleatantl. Ghaa. BlakealtXm CORVALLIS STEAM LAUNDRY. Patronize Home Industry. Outside Order Solicited. All Work Guaranteed. CORVALLIS,-ZZZ I OREGO N. pie more rooms in the new school building during the summer vaca tion and hirj two more teachers in addition to those "rehired. ' So far no selection of new teachers has been made. Last Wednesday Attorney W. E. Yates had business that took him to Albany. The recent changes in the train service got him mixed somewhat and when he reachad the depot on his way home he was just in time to see the train depart. He was so mad that he determined to run it down, so entered the race forthwith. Despite the attorney's greatest efforts the train gained on him and when he had sweated his anger away be wSb so tar on the and that the aggregate cost to the said City Of Corvallis for said services and expenses will not be less than $1,000, and that it is the intention of said Common Council to pay said sums of money from the general funds of said City by ordering the Police J udge 01 Corvallis to draw a war iant on the said William Mc Lagan, Treasurer of said City, to be signed by the said Police Tudge, E. P. Greffoz, and the said B. F. Irvine as Mayor there of. ;.'' "That said defendants compos ing said Common Council in pur suance of their said purpose -ot employing the said G. N. Mil ler and of paying him in the manner aforesaid from the gener al fund of the said City and at tempting to comply with Section pany is half what it costs in, many others. . ' ' '46-7 For Sala. D. C. Rose & Son offer all stock and fixtures con nected with the cigar factory for sale. Going out of business July 1st. Building for rent. 46-7 Will Wicks arrived borne Sun day, from Portland, where he had been for a week assisting with the arrangement of the OAC exhibit at the' Lewis and Clark Fair. Prof. Lake is now in charge down there, but arrangements nave been made for a Mrp. Webster, a professional decorator, to have charge during the season. TNext Tuesday noon, June the 6, to no m Thursdav. Dr. Lowe, the well-known oculo-optician will be at Hotel Coryal lis. , Don't fail to have him test your eyes for glasses. Consultation free. ' , 46-47 Opticians come and go, but Dr. 172 of the Charier of said City Lowe keeps coming and has for the of Corvallis, on or about the 15th Pa8t fifteen years. 46 47 day of April, 1905, without United Evangelical Church. Rev. authority of law,, attempted to fj. T. Hurd, pastor. Services next pass, and went through the pre- Sunday as follows: Sunday Schooi 1 1 r r ; - ; i r i . . tennea iorm 01 passing a certain at xu a. rn.; preacning iy the pas- tor at 11 a. in.; Christian Eodeayor 5 ' KUPPENHEIER'S , . PORTLAND The new double breasted model for Spring, represents talent In tailoring that Custom Tailors cannot afford. $ 15 & $16.50 SOLD IB Y F. L. MILLER CORVALUS. j.- r J u- "."K wm ui uCpttruBumxrB, roaj homehe concludeJ lo walk nuwers wen, piacou ujr tu uving the remainder of, the v dis'ance. me graves ox uepaneu reiauyea Thj8 he m an(j aved here abom ano inenas ana- in u ways ine day was fittingly observed. The OAC band was out in full force and rendered appreciated service. . Asocial feature worthy ' of flat tering mention was the banquet given at Hotel Corvallis last Satur day evening by the Philadelphian Society of OAC. It was the Phila delphians first banquet and any thing ner along that line has never taken place in this city. In all probability these banquets will become an annual feature with this society. If future Philadelphians perpetuate this annual function they will have no easy task to equal the banquet of a few days ago. lne committee on arrange six in the evening, declaring that the exercise had been good for him. In this issue G. Mukerji, a Hin du student at OAC, begins an ar ticle that will continue through a few issues cf the Gazette. A stu dent of Oriental history will find it of great interest and to the average reader will be presented the Hindu ideas that dominate the lives ot the down-trodden people of India. But those who will be not alone most interested but benefitted, are peo pie interested in church work and its reforms, particularly in the matter of foreign missionaries. Mr Mukerji attempts not to make light of the religion of any people and Ordinance No 179 That said defendants, said Com mon Council, passed said pre tended Ordinance No 179 in or der ts enable them to carry out their said threats to employ said G. N. Miller and to pay him $15 per day and expenses for his ser vices as aforesaid and as a part ot their preliminary action to enable them to pav tor the same The complaint further, alleges among numerous otner items, 'That the said committee have at 7 p. ra.; at 8 j? fully grasps the good intended by tha r oanlt ' . missionaries, but he ; desires in the ' V- ' ' course of his article to show where- L argest liAe of malting in coun- in it were possible to do even tyj at Blackledges. - " - SOtf (greater things. m. a service will be held in honcr of the ninth grade graduating class of the Pub lic hchool. The class will attend in a body and the pastor will preach a sermon appropriate to the occa sion. Subiect," "The Education of Christ." All are welcome. All persons who ' contemplate a visit to the Lewis and Clark Ex position should address Mrs. W. B. Bolton, 5744 Fifth street, Port land, Or. She can give you ac commodations at above address or COPYRIGHT 1905 I THE HOUSE OF KUPPENHEIrW contracted various and sundry at choice private residence near the hills atrainst said Citv for nro- Fair grounds. Cheapest rates in visions, supplies, livery and hack hire, to aid in the said survey and estimates, towit: Groceries, provisions, etc., bought of P. M. Zierolf in the sumr of $47.06 on the 26th day of May, 1905." A copy ot above, bill tor gro- cenes, etc., is inserted in tne complaint and various items of provisions are found such as 291 pounds, of ham, 15 dozen eggs, butter, corn and tomatoes, pota toes, y; pounds of beans, flour, table peaches, 8 cans of straw berries, 1 dozen cans of milk, Portland, accommodations consid ered. Special rates for June at both places. "'' 46 7 i Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock Miss Crawford's class in elocution at O A C will produce "Midsum mer Night's Dream," ' by Shakes speare. The scene of the produc tion is to be west of town across the second bridge that spans Oak creek, uuder -the shade of nearby trees. The site selected is- in keeping with this famous play. ; Something real ly novel and interesting is promis ed, to which all are cordially in vited. A. ROBINSON Independent Phone 14e ' A. L. STEVENSON N DEPENDENT PHONE 201 Robinson & Stevenson Real Estate, Loans and Insurance A FULL LIST OF FARMS AND CITV PROPERTY FOR SALE ""'tBiife. OFFICE PHONE, H jHM'jto INDEPEND'T 375 . El Corvallis, Ore. Eg Open Day and Night , Rooms Single or EnSuito. ..HOTEL CORVALUS. J. C.ZHAKIKIEL,- Prop. 1 One of, the FJnBsVJEqulnBil Hotels In tho .Valley.', I Both Phones. Bus Meets all Trains. ,