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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 25, 1905)
Vol. XLH. Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, Friday, August 2o, 190S. NO. TO EXPOSITION ITEMS. Of Interest to Benton County People by Special Correspondent. The present week at the Fair openSvwith the National Irriga tion Congress, and the long list of Governors, Archbishops, May ors, Government officials, and speakers of lesser note who are on the program, shows that' the subject is one of extraordinary importance. Irrigation is the burning question in such sec tions as Idaho, Eastern Oregon, California and Nevada, and the action of the government in the matter is much to be commended. Much good is expected from the present meeting. Lo, the poor Indian,' is billed to show the athletes of our col leges and universities just how to win in field contests. How many state asd national records are to be broken in these meets re mains still a mystery. We hope that OAC will not be so complete ly distanced as to drive them from the field in the future, but when the red man goes on the war path great things, may be expected. The Chemawa Band', of 30 pieces, will be here at the same time, and be ready to cheer on their compatriots with much excellent music. Very few changes have been made on the Trail. Some few of the attractions have closed their doors for want of patronage. There is a rumor that the great Klondike Gold Mining exhibit is to be closed soon. We sincere ly nope that this is not so, as it is one of the very best shows on the grounds. It is a practical lesson in placer mining, and the visitor learnS more in the hour he spends here, about; how ; gold is obtained, "than he could learn from books by months . of study. The scene represents the creek in the Klondike, near Dawson City, irom which more than twenty million dollars have been taken, being the richest mile of placer mines in the world. Gravel is brought up from shaft , sunk to bedrock, placed in Tthe sluices and washed, and a clean-up made that pans out thousands of dol lars worth of pure gold dust. brought originally, from the same claim in Alaska. After the clean up otner torms ot mining are shown, followed by stereoscopic views of Alaska scenes and seen ery that alone is worth the ful price of admission charged. We hope none of our Benton county visitors will miss this truly won derful exhibition. S. L. Kline was the first of the Corvallis contingent we noticed among last ' week's visitors, Judge Watters paid another visit and was much pleased with the improved booth. Tohn Allen cdnsiders the Exposition worth anotner visit, and Unas many new 'things worth admiring Among lady visitors we noticed -"Mrs.-S.-N. Wilkinsand Mrs. F. Berchtold, both of whom have been paying lengthy visits to the city. Mr. Tfask, haying com pleted his task at the Agricultur al Booth in a manner creditable to himself and satisfactory to the county, has returned to his home in Yaquina City. He is deserv ing 01 many tnanks irom every body in old Benton. great country one of the greatr est in the world. Its climate is unsurpassed. Its valleys are gardens' of productiveness and beauty. Its mountains are among the grandest on the face of the earth. Its rivers and mountain streams are clear as crystal " and reflect the grandest scenery as they roll down to the sunset sea. Its timber is the largest, the most valuable and the most abun dant of any equal area on the face of the earth and will supply the great markets in the United States and in foreign lands for a long time. Ity mines of goid, silver, copper, cinnabar, , nickel, iron and coal are rich and exten sive. It is tar tne best stoce ana dairy country in the United States. Cattle, horses, sheep and all kinds of domestic animals live on the ranges, winter and summer, without feed other than the grasses that grow without cultivation. Tlie displays of fine stock at the annual State Fairs at Salem are wonderful. They are a world beater. The samples of grains, vegetables, ,frui, but ter, cheese, honey and every thing necessary for human uappi ness. are of the best ; quality. Fruit of the finest quality can be grown in unlimited, quantities. With California on the south, which is too dry and too warm to be an ideal country,' and with Washington, -British Columbia, and Alaska on the north, where the atmosphere is a little too cool and damp. Oregon is the Key stone of the Pacific coast an'd the fairest of all lands. - People abroad are iust 7 beginning to earn the true situation. Thous- nds are coming from far and near, and Hundreds ot thousands will speedily lollow them and find homes among the mountains and in the plains and valleys.. Oregon Is "It. For many long years Oregon ians have awaited the period of recognition , with what patience they could. At times their pa tience was taxed to the limit by a refusal on the part of residents in other parts of the Union" re fusing to do justice to their be- loved Oregon. But it now ssems the perfections are being iecog nized as is their due. An ex change contains the following splendid summary of the , resour ces of the state: Oregonians are just beginning WELCOME YOUNG LADJIS. Alpha Hall Will Open September Fifteenth. After Many Years. Wednesday's train from the bay landed a man in this city for an hour or two who employ ed every minute gathering data concerning certain of our old in habitants. O. P. Jay cox is the name of our visitor. something like 30 years ago a couple of gentlemen came to Corvallis with a bankrupt stock of goods and opened a place of business. The firm became known as Shepard & Jaycox, and the proprietors were recognized as bright young fellows. For a tinie they did a sort of "jayhawk- mg ' business, but ; gradually worked into the confidence- of the public and built-up a good trade. 1 hey were here tor a number of years, but finally quit Corvallis and moved to Walla Walla, jWash. Here Mr. Jaycox went into tb general merchandising business .wholly on his own responsibility. Mr. ohepard it is saia oecame a "knight of the grip." Years passed by and Mr. Jaycox found himself becoming possessed of more and more tf this world's goods with each trial balance. He married not long after set tling in Walla Walla and is the father of four children. " His old est daughter is married and as a result Mr. Jaycox, now at the age of 52 years finds himself a grandfather. His youngest child is now aged 8 years. : It is now 26 years since Messrs. Shepard and Jaycox left Corval lis and this visit was the first made this city by the latter gen tleman in all these years. He had just passed a week or ten days at the coast and was here only between trains. While here, Mr. Jaycox stated that his old time partner, Mr. Shepard, died in Walla Wall last spring of pneumonia. Thus do things go in this world. Notice. 1 ;"! - ' 'J ' v J; c. :v. The undersigned hereby gives notice to the effect that all parties are forbidden to trust anybody whosoever ' on my ac count after this date without a written order. Dated August 25, 1905. G. W, A very neat little circular has been sent out from OAC that fur nishes valuable information for all young ladies who intend com ing to this institution to study during the coming school year. Following is the subject matter and nearly every item of impor tance has been made clear: Alpha Hall is beautifully loca ted on the college green near the Administration building. Sur rounded with grounds tastefully arranged and ornamented ;' with choice vines and flowers, the Hall is a typical home for yonng ladies from abroad who desire to live with the family of one of the Professors while attending col lege. Tennis courts and other means of amusement furnished by the students and the faculty furnish ample opportunity for recreation and wholesome' exer cise on the grounds near the Hall where the youag people may mingle with the Faculty and their families - and share with them in their games and pleas ures during hours of recreation. Furthermore the Hall has recep" tion room, piano, and many other conveniences calculated to contribute to the comfort and home life of young ladies while in college. - - . During vacation Alpha Hall has been thoroughly renovated and refitted throughout so as to accomodate forty students as ori ginally, planned. The large rooms, which are twelve by thir teen feet, have been arranged for two girls, who ; will be supplied with either single or double beds as they, may choose. There are a few single rooms which may be secured if engaged in time Alpha Hall will be opened for the reception and accommodation of students, Friday, September 15th however, rooms should be selected earlier. . Each room is supplied .; with table, chairs, chest and drawers. mattress, springs and a bedstead. 1 he student is expected to fur nish sheets, pillow cases, blan kets, quilt, pillow, towels, broom, dustpan, washbowl, pitcher, mirror, combe, brushes, tumblers, carpet, pictures and other orna ments to make herroOm comfort able and homelike. The cost of living at , Alpha Hall, including rent, board, heat, electric light, hot and cold water, bath room, etc. is $3 00 per week, payable monthly in ad vance. No 1 eduction will be made during the term,' save for prolonged absence s caused by sickness, when one-halt will be deducted. Relatives and visit ing friends will be charged 15 cents per meal. V A convenient room supplied with necessary acqoTodations has been provided for such of the young ladies as desire to do their laundry work. Each student will be responsi ble for the care of her- room ; hence a deposit of $3.00 will be collected on assigning the room, which amount loss and breaks age deducted will be returned when the roorrfis vacated. .Mail, laundry, express pack ages and local purchases are de livered free at the Hall, so that it is rarely necessary for the la dies to leave the college grounds during school days. ' Alpha Hall will be closed during the Christmas holidays; but such of the young ladies as desire, to remain in Corvallis dur ing that time will be cared f.,r with but.lictle if any additional expense. Unless excused by the Matron, the young ladies at Aloha Hall will be expected to attend all college chapel exercises alo ser vices every Sunday morning at some, church of their choice there being eleven churches ' in Corvallis. . Since the publication of the C. Hay ward, former Matron, re signed and Mrs. T- lias been selected to Flail for the coming of '05-' 06. B. Home conduct the school year James McKay As mentioned in our last issue James McKay, who makes his home near this . city with his daughter, Mrs. John McGee, will be 100 years old next Sunday, i August 27. James McKay was born in the north of Ireland, in the county of Derry, August 27, 1805. At the age of twelve years he came to Canada with his parents.- Just what part of Canada they settled in is not known, out here young James re mained for a number of years. At the age of 21 years he came to the United and it is thought that he helped lay the first rail road ever built at Washington, D. C. He has had a.- varied ex perience during life. .He came to Oregon 22 years ago and has since made his home with his daughter ; above mentioned. While he 11s both blind and deal, he is still able to get about the premises'; unassisted. - James ; McKay is the father ot William ' Mackay, ex-sheriff ot Benton county. It will be noted their surnames are spelled differ ently. The explanation lies in tne fact that the father contin ued to spell his name as they do Ireland while his son took an American spelling. Will be given by the Undersigned for the arrest and conviction of any party killing China Pheasants out of season in Benton County.- 1 1 r Corvallis Social and Athletic Club. I II Ira MONMOUTH STATE NORMAL Begins its 24th year September 26. THREE COURSES OF STUDY Preparing for County and State certificates. Higher coiirses , '' recognized in Washington and other States. ' . DEKAKD FOR KCRMAL TRAINED TEACHERS. Longer terms, higher wages and better opportunities for promotion award the Normal ' graduate for ; his enterprise. School directors appreciate the superior ability of Monmouth graduates and the demand far exceeds the supply. Special attention given to methods work in grade i and ungraded schools. Catalogues Csntaining Full information will be sent on application. Correspond ence invited, address E. D. RES3LE3, Presidsnt. is JD 1ST 8 tSm "II k Annual Regatta. Newport, Oregon's famous resort, will be in gala day attire tomorrow and Sunday. , A. re gatta is scheduled to occur and some of the most noted oarsmen on tne coast .are saw to nave agreed to enter ; the contests. Among the visiting oarsmen are W. J. Patton and R. Hanbow, of the Portland Rowing Club, and E. O. Gloss, champion of the Northwest and winner of the last Canadian regatta. The life-saving crew will give a fine maritime dri and exhibi tion. There are to be tub races and sailing as well. Swimming events will prove interesting, too, and many other 'things are on the boards to occur. Saturday is the day for all these sporting events to occur. On Sunday there is to be a monster clambake. Anybody who knows what a crack-a-jack a clambake is can readily see what is promised next Sunday to visitors at the coast. Have a clam? If your watch shows any irregu- j larity , or ; gives other evidence that f something is wrong with it, better ! have it examined by. a competent 5 watchmaker. You won't find -any more skillful ' or more experienced anywhere than right here. We clean and repair all sorts of watches thoroughly and quickly and guarantee all our work as ; well-as our prices to be right. If your watch chain is beginning signs ot wear, or if you d like a new chain tor any rea- are prepared to supply you with the best gold-hlled one a moderate price. We carry the Simmons make, the aiown and most strongly guaranteed chains ever sold. S. PRATT, Jeweler and Optician. best juu xriiiitiiig WheiKyou pay out good, money for printing, be sure and get good print ing for the money I Cheap Sunday Rates Between Portland aad Willamette Valley Points. Low round trip rales have been placed 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 beTor- tlw following Monday. '. x Rate to or From Corvallis, $3.00 Call ot) Southern Pacific Co's Agents for particulars. Good Work you no more the bad. Do not send out printed, mat ter to your customers that is a disgrace to !your - business a disgrace to'your town and a disgrace to the printer vr ho puts it out.' ' costs . than Good printing is correct in spelling correct "r in gram marcorrect in punctuation on - good stock printed withi good ink and some thing that it is a pleasure to look at. , it im news t -.. and all your friends who are interested in Furniture and House Furnishings. Our, large store room is full of well selected sto jk of goods, and more coming on every freight. ' Do you need a Couch? 20 different styles to select from. New line of Linoleums just received, prices 60c to 80c per square yard, Come in and see our new Side-boards and Parlor Suit.'. After thjs date you will find our Stoves, Ranges, and S) elf Goods' all in the new store where you are always weL'ome. , 0 The HouG-FurnishGFGm j to realize that they, live in Parker . 70-1 last annual catalogue, Mrs. E.