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
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everything is ln ship-shape to have
XSKMttS
oa o aany,n ;u i,0i.t..i;
those desiring to communicate with
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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; 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.
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Corvallis, Oregon.
Established 1864.
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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