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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1905)
LOCAL AND PERSOMU Hilev Shlton,'tf Scio, visited in Corvahis during the week. An adjourned teroi of circuit court will be held tomorrow morn ing at 9 o'clock ' The "smoker" given by the boys o f the Corvallis Fire Company, Monday night was a most enjoy able affair in every way. ' ; A. Nolton visited in Corvallis d urine the first of the week. 'Some forty odd years ago he was' engaged in the newspaper business in Cor vallis.' His home Is now1 in Port land. .,y 4 Mrs. B. F. Green has been in coor health for the past week or two and was compelled temporarily to give up teachiug at OAC, where she is m'chaige or tne vocal ae par'ment. '' '' The city council of Philomath has granted Corvailis the right to lav water mains in the streets of the first-mentioned city and- to furnish'1 water to the inhabitants thereof for a period of 99 years.'1 Lt all who have business of any nature before the circuit court re member thai next Monday Decern ber 18, is the time set for legal busi ness. A preliminary session js to be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. ' ; ' ' - r Home peoi le thinK this is cot a good country for hog raising. They should have seen four pies that Sol King hft at Homer Lilly's meat market - Tuesday. These porkers were only eight months old, but they dressed 328 pounds ach on the average; the ; four weighed 13)2 pounds. A gentleman by the name of Woods, who resides in British Columbia, sent oi.e of the finest Buff Rock cockerels on the coast to to the poultry show recently " held in this city The bird turned out a prize-winner and many people wanted it. It was in the hands of 'Gene Simpson for sale. Tuesday morning Mrs. Ruth Buchanan pur chased it. 'v'. , ; ';' Dr. Withycomoe might have abbreviated hiB platform to "a square deal for every person yet it is satisfactory to know that . he doesn't hesitate to say what he will do, or try to do, if he shall be elect ed governor. iiivery candidate must now make up his own plat- lorm. He will be appraised for what he is and for what he stands for. Dr. Withycombe has set up an excellent ruodet. -Oregonian. A. F. Rogers, who has been mak ing Corvallis for the last nine years in the capacity of a paper drum mer for the Portland house - of Blake and McFatl Company, 'made what he thought to be his last trip a couple of days kgo. - Hit coon-, pany intends . opening, a branch house in Spokane,' Wash., early next spring and Mr. Rogers- re ceives the management of the new but-inebs. That he is fit and will succeed goes without sayiDg. Not long ago 'Gene? Simpson filled an brder for five dozen China pheasants, which he received , from D. M. Travis, state-game warden of Kansas. Mr. Travis , wrote back informing Mr. Simpson, that the state of Kansas recently approp riated $40,G00 for the purpose of stocking that state with fish and game and he desired our townsman to quote him prices on China pheasants in 1,000, 2,000 and 3,- UUU lots, the same to be delivered in Kansas next fall. The remains of the late Senator John H. Mitchell were interred in Rivervie w ' cemetery, Portland, luesday afternoon having been lying in state in the City Hall from 10 o'clock until 2 of that day in order that many friends of the die- ceased might look upon his fac? for the last time. The funeral services were held in the First Congrega tional church in the presence of an immense crowd. The services were simple, but impressive. Thus we see naught but sadness in the end of the career of a man who was for years among the most powerful and influential of all Ore gon citizens. ' At the regular meeting Monday night the city council took meas ures establishing a police head quarters in this' city. In con formity with the action of the coun cil, Chief Lane was "at home" 1 uesday in ; the little room just south of A. J. Metzger's place of Zhl i 5 VrLT . everything is ln ship-shape to have XSKMttS oa o aany,n ;u i,0i.t..i; those desiring to communicate with .. - - . " " Omcer Oaburn may call him up. Here, too, will be kept many of the city's books and those having busi 'ness with the chief will know where to locate him. The idea seems a good one. In the past ' the chief of police .has had hie office whereyer he cpuld find a roosting place. ' - - ' . - 'A party with a three or four roou -cottaee to rent please leave word at this office. Wanted near college if possible. v . ' - j Seraphine Brebant arrived in -Corvallis, Saturday, for a week's visit with ijis cousin, - Mrs. E. f. Ganow. Mr.-Brebant is from Dulutb, Minn. United Evangelical church reg ular Sunday services. flvening subject, "What Shall I T-ach My Boy?" . Preaching at Mt. View, Sunday, 2:30 p. m. At the First M. E. church next Sunday rooming the pastor will take tor his subject, 'The Marvel ous Uup;" in the evening. "The Deviltry of a Lie." ' ' The Epworth League of the M. E. church held their annual month ly meeting Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harlev Hall. There was an election of officers. ' 4 ' - ' ' 1 : "1 i ' Tuesday evening there wa3 a dance given in house just built in J"bs Addition by George Moore, i A splendid -time was reported and such must' have been "the case for there is to be ar other" in the same house tomorrow evening. The Ladies' Aid Society of the United Evangelical church will conduct a sale tomorrow in the Farmers' Hotel building. They are making every effort to provide good things to eat -xiad will have on sale - many useful articles. They are busy as -bees. The O AC football team has played the entire season and always showed themselves game. It is safe to assume the Portland vets never gaye them a "square deal" or tbev would not have walked off the field. The Portland enirit looks bad. Independence West Side; ' ' The Modern Woodmen of Amer ica aresmsking great pieparations for a banquet and initiation of new members tomorrow night. Visitors will be here from Philomath and Monroe. - The banquet is to be held in the brick building on the corner just north of the Ireland grocery store. : ' . ... Wednesday the face of old Sol appeared and beamed upon us un til we thought we were pomebody. For the past month the weather has been about : as disagreeable ' as it ever gets to be in Benton" county fogy and chilly. Several morn ings the thermometer was a degree or two below freezing point. Sunday morning A. J. Metzeer received the' sad intelligence that his mother 'had died the night be fore at her home in St. Paul, Min nesota, w She succumbed to a nara- ytic stroke and it was the -fourth one she had suffered. For she had been an invalid, friends sympathize with Mr. ger in his bereavement. ' -years Many Metz- From all over the coast we hear oj! movements on the part of various colleges " and universities for or against a modification of the rules governing football, Stanford 1 and Berkeley are reported to have de clared in favor of the Rugby erame as a substitute for the inter-collegiate. So far OAC ; has taken no action in thfo matter and when the subject was broached to President batch a few days ago he briefly summed up the situation by stating that the greater trouble was in the officials, not the rules of the game. Relatives in this city of James C. Taylor, who recently left Coryallis for Las Vegas, New Mexico, re ceived a letter from him a few days ago. He stated that he arrived in due time at Las Vegas, but that he had not yet gone to the famous sanitarium near that city. 'The altitude of the sanitarium is con siderable higher than at Las Vegas proper ana Mr. Taylor thought that he had better - remain in the city for a time and get accustomed to -that altitude before climbing higher. Furthermore, the sanitarv ium is full a present and there arey mu uuuuujujuuabLoiJB iur muro people. Our townsman wrote that the weather was fine, the cli create ideal and that his health was good. The residents of Blodgett and Summit are desirous of having a phone 1 line - established, -between their .,. localities ,and . Corvallis; With this - object in view a com mittee of three gentlemen were in from Blodgett and met with the local directors of the Independent Telephone Company Monday even ing. Everything was arranged in what is thought will prove satis factory citizensof Blodgett d gnmmit AnA flnmm;?tfirt and - Summit and the committee fhome aee what could 9 aone in tne matter, it was , nrnnOHfifl tn nt.fl.rt. th now lina a( new Summit and run it through Blod gett, thence by the Cardwell hill to this city. - E. E. Switzer, G. I Sheldon and A. L. Richardson are the gentlemen composing the com mittee who did business here Mon day night. Take The Gazette for all the local news. EVFRYTHJfJG NEEDED FO)? At the jtVir hpliday stocks were yvai. -xuu vau miiKe your jnrisimas purcnases now out or a lull assortment 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. All 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 - - - -r- . v 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 if 1.50. Water sets special $L50 each, c6rnplete. Pictures and burnt wood, new subjects, tastefully mounted, 10c, : 15c and 25c. -. 1 , Christmas Slippers For men, women, and children, a ' large, attractive line, 50c to $2.50. Clothing Special-Yery acceptable gifts in H. S. & M. clothing and overcoats at holiday prices. No better time to buy than now. Prices from "85.00 to S30.00. 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. Gur Big Stock Reducing jCasfa 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. . I Everything in the house reduced (excepting grocer : ies) for cash. : F. L, Miller never so beautiful and comprehensive as they are this 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 dangerandMt. Mellick; largest assort 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. 1 n nrvn n ;a The Christmas Supplies that's wanted at Xmas time is almost endless; Handseme gifts have to te carefully selected, for instance. Cut Glass Christmas Presents are not only highly pnzei on account of their beauty, but on account of their in trinsic value as well. We "have a splend id display of cdt glass ware and you'll do well to inspect and buy from it. :- Albert J. Metzger JEWELER : Occidental Building, - -.. Corvallis UNDER ONE ROOF a? ; Games . Crokinqle and 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. ivm a Corvallis, Oregon. Established 1864. , L,n jgj..; 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 mediate attention