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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 3, 1905)
LOCAL AMD PERSONAL Dr. Bennett came dowa from TMomoe, Wednesday, and attended to matters of business for a few hours. - ,. Miss Carrie Paul, daughter of W. E. Paul, of this city, came up from Portland during the first of the week. ... Is Jacobs, a "knight of the grip" with headquarters in Portland, paid home folks and friends in Corvallis a visit during the first of the week. Recorder Vincent, Wednesday, united in marriage, James. H. Scott and Mrs.Naricy McElbimey. They Are both resi ents of Benton coontj and live near Albany. Tomorrow Mrs. W. A. Lafferty will starVeast for Greelyi' Colorado, to pass the winter with her brother. Her physicians think that to spend the winter months in a. higher al titude will benefit her health Very much, ar4 : she is acting on this Advice. " Geo. Brown, the local stockbuyer, will ship a trainload, fifteen cars of sheep, put of Corvallis the ' 8th of November. He expects to make another shipment : a week later of about twenty car loads. Theee sheep goto Seattle for slaughter ing. This will be the largest shipT inent ever made out of Corvallis, Monday the sale of four lots near the old carriage factory, belonging to P. Averv, was negotiated by Robinson & Stevenson. : The pur chaser was C. A. Troxel and it is understood that Mr. Troxel will soon begin the erection of a fine Tesidence on the property he recent ly acquired. Mr. and Mrs. Chailes Lyons, passed through Corvallis and made a short visit during the first of the week with Mrs. Jennie Grier, mother of Mrs. Lvons. Mr. Lyons is an architect and we understand was enroute to Tillamook 1 to work in this capacity on a court house floon to be constructed in that place. R. H. Kennedy departed Tues day morning to travel in the in terest of the Western Lyceum Bu reau, of Salt Lake. Ha is now in that section of country tributary to Pendleton, Eastern ' Oregon. This is the same bureau handling the splendid attractions, offered in this city during the season in what is known as the lecture course enter tainments. Over on what ia known as Ten Mile creek, in a section of the country south of the Alseal is a family of husband and wife and two sons, the latter aged 14 and 16 years. We are told that these lads have been there all their lives and have neyer seep either a steam engine, telegraph or telephone sys- j tern, have no idea ot a steamboat nor a railroad, nor have they ever seen a town even .so large as what may be termed a "country corners." So we may boast of something a little out of the ordinary. " :' ; In response to a request from several sources that we "whoop1 it up" Jthat a large crowd be on hand when the boys arrived home from Berkeley, the Gazette did its honest best. We had been informed that according to schedule the football team would leave Sun Francisco for home on Sunday evening and would arrive at this city at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. After going to press a telegram was received stat ing that ths team would leave ban Francisco for home Tuesday morn ing. We were sorry that we had given out a misleading statement but could not take it back.- J. Mukerje. a bright Hindu stud-1 ent who attended OAC a year ago arrived in Cofyaljieii Tuesday, from Portland, having m company another Hindu gentleman who ar rived in this country about a month ago and who will attend college in this city. This will give OAC five Hindu students this year. Mr Mukerie savs that altogether there are about twenty-five Hindu stud ents in the United States attending j our various industrial colleges. Next year he believes there will be forty. He is enthusiastic for the practical work of OAC along indue j i I- iriai lines . Leder Bros, have 100 cords of wood cut down on the Gustave Harding place. " A few days ago they started at the task of hauling it out and discovered that .they could not haul enough to justify theav in coming on to town with it, sind that. it. wrmld be necensarv to haul it from the woods and bank it before hauling on to town. At this stage of the game another idea presented itself, and as a result, while the work of hauling from the woods" progresses their ' traction en- : i i L..n.u - glue uu.3 ueou , uiuugu iuuvi ocivvo and one of the brothers naula the - wood on into town with it. He has two wagons trailed : behind the engine and comes to Corvallis with five cords at a time.5 The engine makes aboot the same time oh the road that a good walking team would. James Flet'. ana f iiui'y expct to leave today for their Five Riven homestead, where they will pas the.winter. ' The Philomath Fire. sociability in this city there were no particularly rough pranks resorted to by our local spirits. 5 Some mild tricks are reported, but compared with what was done in this city in former years they were so tame that sa ve to the parties directly interest ed they did not count. The College of Philomath was stated to be burning when we went to press Monday afternoon as mentioned in our last issue. From what is learned the fire started from a defective flue and at a time "when the classes were in session. The college building stood quite well up on a hill ai the edge of town and in such lo cation as gave the north wind that was blowing at the time every opportunity to tan the flames. ' Aside from saving the piano and some articles of furniture nothing could be accomplished run- and people were obliged to stand idly by and watch the flames lap up the structure. The only thing people could do was to watch the other buildings and see that they did not get on fire. Philomath has no means of protection from fire. : ' The loss is various' v estimated The building was erected some twelve on fourteen years ago to replace a similar building which bad been consumed by fire. We have been informed that there was insurance carried on the building just burned in the sum of about $a,6oo. What the fu ture move of those in authority will be is not known, bit for the present classes are to be heard in The Albany Democrat continue to prophecy that OAC's will provt th winning ball team of the col leges of Oregon. Holders ot season tickets for Ly ceum lycture (Jnurne mav have their sea's reserved by calling at tbe boxofficb at Graham & Worth arn'a, for Maro, November 6. """ Ellsworth Corps, attention! ' Mrs. Rwania Fouts wishes to meet the ladies of Ellsworth Corps on Tues day afternoon at the. regular hour for inspection. Emily Henkle, Corps Secretary. " . Prof. C. Raymond who is ing the dancing school in this city has decided to make Corvallis bis headquarters. Consequently will be. easy for any one desiring to take dancing lessons to find him. On account of some repair work being necessary on the boilers at the Corvallis Sawmi'ls, wort wae anonanrlarl (m a fane VvrMl ra naolaylnn morning. We are informed that r ' o" Mr. Strong has. some new boilerp ordered.' S L. Kline offers a handsome OAC Monogran pillow to the first OAC, player making a touch down in the annual Eugene game on November IT." Piilow is now on displav at S. L. Kline's store. The pillow's a beauty, try hard boys. While Hallowe'en . was the occa sion ot numerous parties and much the dormitory. As it is, a hard blow has been dealt the little city. OAC Team Returns. A large aggregation of stud ents and a number of town peo ple were out at the depot Wednes Additional Local. Se Bluckledge for Linoleum, e'c. 26 It is reported that the Roach theatrical company,. recently in this city, struck reef in Vaccouver, Wash., "and were wrecked. Bl-cKvdg, leading wall paper dealer. 3D,. Mrs. W. C Corbett and chud teturnt-d home VVednecday from a visit of about three weeks in Doug las coucty at the home of Mrs Corbett's brother, Lesiey Lilly. For tbe largest loaf of bread in the city go to the Small bakery . 87 tf Rev. C. L. McCansland, presiding elder of the M. E. church,' South,' leavee today for a three weeks visit to Southern Oregon '" points m the interest" of his church. Rea 1 the article on Maro, tb Magician, in another column. Thit f -mous wizard will appear at the Opera House next Moi. day night, Nov. 6. ' ' : " """ : "' ."'"' rugs a' i; 30if Harry Wicks, formerly of this day to meet the OAC football city and a companion working 8t boys on their return from their the Albany. Flpunng Mills, were Southern trip. .The' big fellows ordered by a footpad to throw up appeared to be in first class con- t.neir hftnris nno evoninnr nrhila rr . ... , . .. . u -.-r-i.B anion ana not muca the worse tueir way uuuib irum wurs at iae r r. , - m,-ii. Th hnMJnn ran hu o L for wear after he lon? journey volver in his hand, but Mr. Wicks' anQ a na Sam OI D?"- f Plie companion took the weanon from noneot the Doys are laid up, one the thug and gave him a trouncing would not have to be informed while Mr. Wicks stood by m quiet by the newspapers to know that possession of the gun. . some or them, at least, had been Wednesday a .woman- attemnted 111 a Same of football to nass a check that was rank forcerv "Diogenes" has one of his at the Frst National Bank of Al- peepers decorated in mourning. oany. ane discovered herselt to rsundy was put out ot the game be on the verge of detection and down there, but these veterans fled from the city, crossing the Wil will be able to line-uo with the lamette to this county. 1 he sup- teara for the week of hard , train position is tnatsne was headed for this citv, but it ib known ' that she was apprehended before she got far , ""t-i from Albany. It looks like she dampened the football enthusiasm had trouble ahead of her. J around tne couege. ivvery mem- HKoAi,ra i tW o-t ra.v her of the student body has con ing life-like shadow silhouettes with naence in coach btectle and his the hands by proiecting them on a Players, it is true mat rne ptner white screen with the aid of a pow- Uregon teams held tne university erful light. Maro, the Magician, is to a scoreless game, but that team is ' probably the greatest living ex- has improved enormously within poneht of this art. .To see Marc's the past two weeks, hence the shadowgraphiesVto see figures of showing made Ly OAC is accept- 0y xu- ODD edas a creditable one. serenaae nis sweeineari, ana tne Inn it a Kla i nlarrn ndnn xr fka fotUav. man i n rmrri r h n ro - I hit. i r c i rr the fisherman who aunceRHt al iv & r fishes: the iockev ridiner the Dran- D( oe weaKeneu, oui pa iae con powder, besides animals and faces trary, only so much stronger for innumerable.. A hundred other having played against such a mirth provoking incidents are all strone line." The bovs will have at the finger tips of the wonderful another week to recover into cori- MarO. mif inn Ann1 'this mltK Hip " rrrfi- Uuring tne nrst oi tne weefe lid ability of Lawrence beinrin the Phillips and wife arrived in Corval- game" again, will make it possible to send a strone bunch up to lis from1 Southern Oregon,' where Mr. Philips holds a good position with a mining company. Yester day Ed departed for Seatie, Wash., irom wnicn point : win sail on November 6 "oh thg 8teami,' J?0" phin f or Skagwayo Alaska. :' He is enroute to Dominion Creek, in the Klondyke country not far from Dawson City,.N.. W. T., Canada, where h6 will investigate matters relative to a couple of mining prop erties. He figures on making the trip and attending all business in time to return to Corvallis by the holiday season. Mrs. Philips -will remain here until his return. Recently a discussion arose be Eugene on the 1 1 th. i he management will run an excursion to Eugene on that day and the greater part of the stud ent body ; will accompany the boys." A Rooters' "club has been organized; college spirit is running high and from all indica tions the team will be backed by the liveliest corp of rooters that ever backed the orange. A lady's lace handkerchief was lost in or near the Opera House, Tuesday evening, during the per- e m it a tt m l J a discussion arose be- tormance oi a numan oiave ana tween Attorney BrySon and Robert the finder will confer a favor by Johnson as to who were the best leaving it at this office. ; . ; lupiicate whist players in this city Tt ;a ,annrtciti t.ht thn onl h the and was carried to the point where government of property at the sites lu"D guouiuu vuU ."v ot ttie towns to be established in result Ot a Challenge. Mr. UrySon H.hn-iTAhnm unrl Rnnort-haa chose W. G. Emery, Prof. McKel- un nnatnemaA until anrina lips and Dr. Lester, while Mr. John- ' ( . son chose as his supporters Thomas " will be a mighty good scheme Whitehorn, Prof. Cordley and Thos. for all interested in matters pertain- Callahan. They will hold a tourna- ing he city to attend the Citi- ment during the next month or so zeQ s League meeting next 1 uesday and tliA first meefinrr was tn have evening. At this time Bteps rela- occurred at Mr. Bryson's home Uive to awnings, extention of ce- last evening. It will be so arranged men walkB and various other items that every possible combination of civic improvement will be dis onjs team will . be. pitted against cussed and some matters may .be eveiv ,coiiCeivable arrangement" of passed up to the council lor action their -onnnnents. It " la thoufftit of that body. .For this reason, if that at the end of the tourney :the anyone feels that there is a prob- wipners .will receive some sort of a a"y inwy may warn, w mw, trophy; r t. It 'is : quite probable that next Tuesday is the proper time to the winners will accept a challenge do it.' rF '. lorm any otner team in town at the The production of "A Human Slave" conclusion of the present series of I drew a good crowd when given at the games. Opera Hou Tjeeday evening. Art i-quires and art Blackledges.' " Clinton Cameron, who has been visit ing for a few weeks in this city, left yes terday for his home in Pomeroy, Wash. Today Miss Nellie Cameron leaves for Union, Eastern Oregon, where she will be the guest ' for awbile of her brother, Ephraim. Largest line of matting in coun ty at Blackledgee. 3Qtf Wednesday quite an order for peach trees was secured by a locl agent in this city. W. S. McFad den ordered 1,200 trees and John-s-m Porter 500. This looks favor able for peaches and cream for the rising generation in time to come. For SaleA good young Jersey cow, fresh. L. N. Edwards, Mon roe. 88tf United Evangelical church, next Sunday; regular services at 11 a m. and 7:30 p. m . Morning sub jct. "Moriah'a Tragedy;" evenine subject, "The Soul's Dilemmna." Baginning Sunday evening special eyangeiisMC services wi.i be con ducted each evening at 7:30. Country school district teachers can be supplied with monthlv re port cards by the Gaze,tte. Write your wants. oltf Services at the Church of Christ next Sunday will be as follows: Sunday School at 10 a. m.; preach ing at . 11, subject, "Why Call Ye Me Lord, and do not the Things which f Say unto You?" Y. P. S. C. E. at 6:30 p. m.; preaching at 7:30 p. m. 'subject, "The Addition of Fractions." All are welcome. Wood Choppers Wanted 10C0 cords to cut and wood to sell in stump. Anyone wanting to take contract come; do not write: P. A. Kline s line phone No. 1.. P. A. Kline. 82tf Presbyterian church, M. S. Bush pastor: Bible School 10 a. m.; Worship 11 a. m.. subject. "The Permissive Acts of (rod's Provi dence." C. E. meeting at 6:30 p. m. 1 At the evening service, 7:30, there will be given the first sermon in the course on "How the Gospel Came to Rome;" subject "The Power." Every men owes it to hims If and his fadiilv to master a trade or profession. Read the display ad vertisement of the Six Moree Schools of Telegraphy, in this issue and larn how easily a young man or lady may learn telegraphy and be assured a position. 67tf The final and formal reopening services of the M. S. church takes place next Sunday under the super vision of Dr. Rader, of Portland, who also preaches the morning ser mon. The love feast begins at 9 a. m. ine preacmng nour is cnaogea to b?gin at 10:30 a. m. instead of II. ! A children's rally at 3 p. m address by Revf Rader."" At" night. Epworth ' Leajue'a rally, -6:30. More seats will be put in if necessary. S iciety invitations and wedding announcements ' are constantly changing in styles of type faces and form. Have them printed "neatly and up-to-date at the Gazette office. 80tf fa When you buy clothes here you may be sure of getting what you want. Hart; Schaffner & Marx clothes are noted for style and quality all-wool; no "mercerized" ' nor ' any other cotton. We've pric e d them right ; the label is'intherri, a small thi g- to look for a big thing to find." Sole vallisL agents for Cor- mm Copyright' 1905 by Hart Schaftiier Marx S7 Em a . ffEalJijlIlEIa ESTABLISHED 1864. Ths People's Store, Corvallis, Ore fall Sooflf M 1906 Just receiyed-a large assortment of fall anj winter dress goods. This shipment includes broad cloths, henriettas, elcenes, craveiieties, waSstsng and fancy mixtures; wool plaids for ladies waists andlchiidrens dresses. Palmer Garments & Our first shipment of ladies and misses raincoats and "childrens jackets has. arrived. Ladies and misses Empire coats in transit. Style, fit and quality are the essentials in womens garments. The Palmer Garment excels in these three points' and more Jjhan that, it gives you the money value. Style, fit and 'quality that are right. Yon are' in vited to inspect this line. F. L. Miller, Corvallis, Oregon Danqing Sclippl afc Fisher's Hall Full term $5 00. All lessons private; positively no spectators; classes every niuht, 7:30 to' 10; lessons evry afternoon, 2 till 5. A complete, term consists of the following named clanea :.' Waltz, Two-Step, Schottisclie, Three-Step and Five-Step. The latest dances taught all dancers at tbe rate of 50 cents a lesson. The hall and every facility mav be had for all parties of a social and private nature. Orrheptni music furnished for all occasions. "For further information inquire at the Hall of PROF. G. RAYMOND, INSTRUCTOR Dancing School-At Fishers Hall; fall term $5.00 Ail lessons private positively no spectators; night class Monday and luesday, 7:3U till JU Afternoon class, Monday and Tnes day, 2 till 5. A complete term consists of the following named dances: Waltz, Two-Step, Schot tische, Three-Step and Five-Step. The latest dancea taught all dancers at the rata of 50 cents lesson: For further information inquire "at " the Hall of Prof. C. Raymond, Instructor. ' ' 88 tf For Sale. Choice oat, Vetch and cheat seed, to be had at reasonable prices either at the Corvallis or Benton Flouring Mills. A.W. FISCHER. Man. 8Qtf Printing is an Art . T: We have given the printing trade very close attention have made it a 'business to keep right up in the front rank. It took years of hard work to learn what we know about this art, and we expect to learn more every day. We ; know how to.turn out a down-to-date job. If you doubt it, we can" "show your any day. Brinjr vour codv and we'll demonstrate our ability. We are experts in bur line, ou can rely r on reasonable prices. nnmAi g in jzji&etyr