10CAL AD PERSON4L Born, Friday, to Mr and Mrs. G. E. Knapp, a Bon. Born, Wednesday, to Mr. and Mrs Clarence Starr, a daughter. Marion Moores, ot the Pacific Coast Biscuit Company, transacted business in Corvallis Friday and Saturday. Ai Stone and family arrived Friday from Linn c-iunty to Cor vallie. They occupy the Ed Gref ioz properly, near the C. & E depot. J. M. Nolan was one of OAC's rooters during the game Saturday. He also attended some matters of business while he was in the mn tropolis. Mr. and Mr.. Frank Martin ar rived Friday from Kansas. They have purchased the Tyler place, near Inavale, and will at once oc cupy it. Mrs. Clay Starr returned Satur day to her home at Balleton, after a two weeks visit with her daughter. Mrs. William Schmidt, near Gran ger. Joseph Garrow arrived Thursday from Salem, where be has spent the past month. Mrs: Garrow is ex pected soon from California, to join her hueband and spend the holi days with Corvallis relatives. Mr. Skipton, father of Mrs. J. B. Horner, visited in Corvallis Thurs day and Friday. He was enroute o hi" home near Philomath, hav ing ju6t returned from Portland where he bad been in a hospital for treatment. . The G. A. R. post, of this city, )&l their last meeting elected the fol lowing officers for the ensuing year: P. C, W. G. Lane; S. V. C, S. H. Horton; J. V. C , Mr. Bullis; Q. M., ' M. L. Hubler; O of D., John Youog; Surgeon, J. W. Woods: Chap., Wbitesides; O. of G., Henry Gerber. At their meeting Friday after noon, the ladies of the Elsworth Relief Corps held an election of officers. The result was as follows: Mr. Sarah Cronk, pres.; Melinda RobinsoD, sr. vice.; Elizabeth Hubler, jr. vice; Emily Henkle, eec'y.; Fannie Oren, treas.; Agnes Young, con.; Jane Lane, chap.; Frankie Smith, guard; Ada Farm er, ass.' guard. In the divorce case now pending in the Benton county circuit court, of Banlen vs. Brden, an order was made this week by Judge Harris demanding that payment be made - by defendant, August Barden, of $3Q0, into the hands of the county clerk. Of this sum, $100 is to defray the cost of the suit, $100 is for attorneys' fees and $100 for the maintenance of the plaintiff while suit is pedding. The money is to be paid to the clerk within ten days from date of order. At their last meeting the United Artisans bad 23 candidates upon whom to ballot, a fact which shows that the lodge is in an uncommonly flourishing condition. An election of officers at this meeting resulted as follows: M. A., Mrs. Clum Reed; Supt., Mrs. Frank Cole; Insp., A. Kyle; Sec'y., Mies Eva Starr; Treas., Frank Hubler; Sr. Con., Miss Ella King; Jr. Con., Mrs. Esther Carl; M. of C, W. E. Brinn; F. Corns., Mrs. E. E. Mundy and Joseph Bryant. According to a report brought to Corvallis, by residents of that vicin ity, there is a full fledged case of smallpox at Monroe. The victim is Mrs. Cavener, and it is stated that she contracted the disease from clothing that she had washed for one of the men employed on the Wilhelm residence. The man's name was not learned, nor was it stated from -whence be came to Monroe. Mrs. Cavener is a daughter oi Dr. Chapman, a well known character of Southern Ben ton a few years ago, and Mr. Cav ener has been for years an invalid. P.' A. -Kline, who is engaged largely in the wood business, hn more than 1000 cords of wood cut already for next season All members of the Maccabees ar earnestly requested to be present at their review on Wednesday eve ning, as there will be very import ant business to consider. Next Monday examinations will commence at OAC to deteimine the progress made during the first term of school. With so muchat stake it is but natural that afew of the students are getting on needles and pine, as it were. Last night after we went to press the boys of Corvallis Fire Co. were to have had a "smokar" and eyery thing else that could in any way add to the pleasure of tbeit invited guests and themselves, While these "smokers" come far apart they are appreciated nevertheless Ed Andrews returned borne from Portland, Friday evening, having been in attendance of his wife dur ing a surgical operation in a Port land hospital, to which she sub mitted. Mrs Andrews is reported to be getting along as nicely ap could be expected since undergoing the operation. The dance at the Opera House was quite an enjoyable affair, but it was not patronized as it might have been, however, it was credit able to the boys managing it. The Opera House was beautifully dec orated with national colors and great bougbs of mistletoe were sus pended from the balconies. The Christmas number of the Etude, published in Philadelphia, contains an article from the pen of Prof. Goodnoueh, of this city. The title of article in question is "Toucli Signs," as applied to piano compo sitions and the teaching thereof The article will be of special inter est to piano teachers. The W. R. O. will give a supper from 6 to 9 Thursday evening, De cember 14, in Odd Fellows' hall. There is to be a program and good music all for 15 cents. The draw ing tor tne dou, now on exhibition in Graham & Wortham's window, will take place on this evening. Go and, have an enjoyable time and assist in the cause of charity. The funeral of Mrs. Bruce Miller occurred in Kings Valley, Sunday, servies cconducted by T. T. Vin cent. The deceased was 24 years of age and had been married three years. She was born in Arkansas and came to Oregon about ten years ago and lived for a time near Sa lem, later moving to Kings Valley, Her father and mother and four brothers suryive her and all were at her funeral save one brother, who is California. The last sad rites were observed by a large concourse of people. Chicken thieves were abroad in Corvallis a few nights ago and suc ceeded in getting away with some very fine birds. At the Blackledge borne they were discovered m the hen-house door at seyen o'clock, one being inside tne building and the other mounted guard at the door. Mr. Blackledge gave chase and the intruders fled. The way they went, pursued by the irate furniture man, was not slow, and the race did not end until the thieves darted acroes the yard of John H. Simpson, passing between the house and barn, : and disap peared in the darkness. One man I is said to have been tall and slender, and the other short and heavy-set. r rom the Blaokledge flock the thieves took a full-blooded rocster, and the same night the hen roosts of Bryant Young and Mr. Hodts were viBited and choice birds taken. Good Roads. -At Albany Thursday evening occurred the annual meeting and election of officers of the Willam ette Medical Association. Those in attendance from Coryallis, " being Dr. B. A. and George Cathey, the former delivering an address be fore that assembly as president of the association. Dr. Newth, of Philomath, was also present. The we wly elected officers are: Dr. Ellis, of Albany, president; Dr. Prill, Scio.vice pres.; Dr. Trimble, Albany, secretary: Dr. Stark, Al bany, treasurer; Dr. Newth, Philo- roads math, censor for three years. The affair ended in a banquet, speeches and a general social time. .: The Herald speaks as follows: The feature of the evening was the an nual address by Dr. B. A". Cathey, of Corvallis,' ' president of the as sociation. Dr. Cathey took for his subject "The Physioian - and. His Relations to, the General Public," and his remarks were earnestly listened to by the members ' and greatly appreciated. . . It is a blind people which fixes its eves on the railroad and con siders it the sum of all transpor tation. Only second to it are the wasron roads, and intelligent farming communities ought to appreciate the tremendous yearly loss to the whole community in bad roads. Not only that smaller loads must be hauled, more trips made, more time taken on a trm, and greater wear and tear and breakage. Not only this, but the community with good solid roads the year round will outstrip its rivals in settlement and in creased values. The Romans, for military purposes, built through sparsely settled districts which endure today, and the ever-accompanying result was the rapid settlement of those districts. The railroad is not the whole thing. ! Get together, my countrymen, and. mend, your ways, i$e Komansj roads eyerlastingly cine Monthly; "- make, your gooa.rj-Pa- Christmas ($ft& UNDER ONE ROOF the jur holiday stocks were never so beautiful and comprehensive as they are this . year. You can make your Christmas purchases now out of a full assortment and at your leisure, avoiding the great crowds that will surely come later on. We will hold purchases made now and deliver them any day this month While we have given much time to our holiday merchandise, we have also pro vided an immense variety of useful articles suitable for holiday gifts, and every department has a liberal display. It is a genuine pleasure to visit this store now. Dainty 'Kerchiefs and Laces For ladies and gentlemen in linen hemstitched, lace and embroidered edge, and initial. AH new, 5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c to 75c. Beautiful patterns in Mechlin and Oriental laces for Christ mas handkerchiefs and fancy work 5c to 50c per yard. Dolls' Christmas Fair, 1905 Here we have grouped dolls of every description and nationality, from plain undressed kid and bisque dolls to hand somely gowned "Belles," surpassing values. 5c, 10c, 25c, up to $5.00 Decorated Ware and Pictures Every new idea is represented in Japanese and Austrian ware, lamps, plates, ornaments, and dishes, 5c to $5. Iridescent vases all shapes, 25c to $1.50. Water sets special $1.50 each, complete. Pictures and burnt wood, new subjects, tastefully mounted, 10c, 15c and 25c. Christmas Slippers For men, women, and children, a large, attractive line, 50c to $2.50. Ties, Mufflers, and Gloves In holiday suggesting designs and colorings, values can't be beat, 25c, 50c, 75c, and $1. 00. Basketry and Woodwork Products of Japanese handicraft in geniously put together and handsome ly decorated; boxes and baskets square, round, and octagon shapes in many sizes for sewing, gloves, hand kerchiefs, toilet and many other uses Baskets may be trimmed. Values at 5c, 10c, 15c to $3.00. Art Needle Work Cushion tops, 25c, 50c, 75c to $1.50, of fancy art material with backs; tops stamped and tinted in floral, cross stitch, and conventional designs. Sup plies and accessories for doing all .kinds of needle work, including Har danger and Mt. Mellick; largest assortr ment of colors in Roman,. Filo, and Hardanger silks in town. Brainard & Armstrong; silk in holders, 4c pr skein. V; -Toilet Cases Latest novelties in matchless assort ments, 50c, 75c, $1.00 to $5-00. Games Crokinole arid combination game boards good for 50 different games. Matchless values 75c to $5. A large assortment of small games and game boards-, that afford amusement and education, 10c to 50c. Albums Photo, postal, and autograph al bums, handsomely decorated, new patterns, 10c to $5.00. Hand Bags Walrus and seal leather, black and fancy colors, envelope pattern, 25c to $3.00. . Ladies' Furs Rich furs, new shapes, at low prices during the holidays, $1.50, $2-00 $2.50 to $20.00. . - Boxes - Embossed, celluloid, and leather ette, glove, handkerchief, and work boxes; a more complete assortment than ever. 50c to $2.50. Old Mission Court boxes $2.50 each. Clothing - Special-Very acceptable gifts in H. S. & M. clothing and overcoats at holiday prices. No better time to buy than how. Prices from $5.00 to $30.00. Every department is ready, so come early and see our large and varied Christmas display. The People's Store is at its best. Mail orders promptly filled. S P, T u ir W, Corvallis, Oregon. Established 1864. ' Calling cards popular styles in cards and type at the Gazette office. : 80ft Our Big Stock Reducing Gash Sale is Still On The first day's sales weighed in cash just ten pounds, ,and every customer went out of our store more than pleased with their bargains. Our ladies', misses' and children's shoes ranging in price from $1.40 to $4 that have not only been going , out in pairs, but in half dozen lots, at - 96 cents the pair " are the talk of the town. Come early; you can't avoid the rush, but you can come before your, sizes-are all gone. : Every bolt of goods in the domestic department has been given 15 day's notice to . get out of the store at prices, that is doing the business. Everything in the house reduced (excepting grocer-, ies) for cash. Ths Christmas Supplies that's wanted at Xmas time is almost endless. Handseme gifts have to be carefully selected. For instance, Cut Glass Christmas Presents are not only highly prize i on account of their beauty, but on account of their in trinsic value as well. We haye a splend id display of cat glass ware and you'll do well to inspect and buy from it. Albert J. Metzger JEWELER Occidental Building, - - - Corvalha KM F. L. Miller J) Do you know that a pack of neatly printed calling cards makes an appreciated Christmas gift ? The Ga zette office has the type to produce a stylish card and an order for fifty or one hundred will receive im mediateaf tention. ' . , " . i. - - ." W -s