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
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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. ' . , " .
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