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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 4, 1906)
Vol. XL.IV, Corvajllis, ' Benton County, Oregon, Frhay. JAxtjarv 4. 1906. HBsa?jesi'''-l-y pE-BE)3WE3TOlRV S As usual vve will close out all our open stock possible, previous to our ANNUAL INVENTORY. We desire to call attention to what we have on Hand: With the usual scarcity of Merchandise and the expected advance-in all lines, we believe this sale will be of special interest to all concerned. v Every article in the store will be reducedexcept W, L. Douglas Shoes and our own overalls. Sale will begin at 8 o'clock a. m., and continue until " Our store will be closed all day Friday, January 4th, to arrange stock and reduce prices. All sales during this Sow TOLD TALES. Out of School And "Papa" Near ly Fainted. A couple of game wardens had an amusing as well a? a success ful "still hunt" over in the Big Elk country a day or two ago, that resulted in three guilty par ties being apprehended for shoot ing elk, and ihat frightened one man almost into spasms. It seems that the game ward ens had received a "nudg" that the laws were being violated and that not only deer but elk, the latter now being very scarce in this section, were being slaugh tered. A certain Justice of the Peace resides in that district where tae work was supposed to be going on, and in some manner this worthy gentleman got wind that the game wardens were to invade the suspected territory next day. With true neighborly regard the Justice proceeded to send his sons forth to notify all persons of the coming visit. The telephene was called into use also and soon every resident of the vicinity was warned of the coming $of the offi cers. All went well until the evening ot the officers' arrival, when two little daughters of the worthy Justice happened to go to a neighbor's to spend the night. The game wardens, as it hap pened were tc spend the night at this same house. Innocent of doing mischief, the little girls de murely informed the people at the supper table that "the game wardens were coming and papa had sent oat the bovs to iaform all the neighbors of the fact." The wardens smiled, and arm ed with this evidence they visited the worthy Justice and asked where the sons were. This the father declared he did not know. but when closely questioned his courage failed him, great beads of perspiration stood on his brow, and he had to be assisted to bed. Fearing heart failure the ward ens let the matter rest, but when the fainting spell had passed the Justice confessed the whole pro ceeding. Not only this, but in the course of the cross-examina tions that followed, it came to pass that certain hunters among whom some hard reeling existed informed on each other until three clear and unmistakable cases of killing elk were brought to light, and the guilty parties war be compelled to meet the fine that such offenses merit un der the law. Aud it all came about because two little maids told tales out of school! Flett-Foster. A pretty New Yeai's wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Foster, Tuesday evening at six o'clock, when Miss Maud Foster and Thomas Fiett were united in marriage by Rev. 1VI. S. Bush of the Presbyterian church. Only the immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony and after congratulations toe company went to the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Flett, where a tempting supper was served. The bride's dress was a dainty creation of white silk and lace, and she made a very winsome appearance. For the present the young cou ple will reside at the Flett home, and they have the good wishes of many warm trienda, MAKES PECULIAR THREAT. In Endless Chain Letter Corval lisites Receive Them. " granted this request will be deliv ered from some great calamity. Please do not break the chain. An exact copy of the one I re ceived. -A Friend. An anonymous, endless chain letter has made its appearance in Corvallis the past few days, and those who have seen the missives are speculating as to what the object of the writer can be in starting such a scheme, as there is apparently nothing to be gain ed ltr the matter. Bishoo Lawrence, mentioned as the author of the prayer, has denied through the public press having had anything to do with the prayer, which brands the letter as a fraud in that respect. at least. Corvallis people who have re ceived the communications' have paid no heed.lo - them and it is not likely that anyone will lose my sleep through fear of the "calamity" that is threatened in the letter. Ia full the endless chain affair reads: Dear Friend : I am you a prayer with the request to be sent to nine people. Please do not break the chain. Ul lyrd Jesus Canst, we im plore thee, O eternal God to have mercy on all mankind Keep us from all evil and sin an take us with thee, through eter nity. Amen. This prayer was sent by Bishop Lawrence asking it to be rewrit ten and sent to nine persons The one who will not do this w 1 have some misfortune. He who re-writes this prayer beginning the day it is received and sends one each day' will on or befoie the ninth day experience some great joy. It waa heard he .-who sending Began New Year Together. There was a pretty wedding in this city at noon Tuesday at the home of David Mehaffey, when Miss. Alice Mehaffey was united in marriage to Walter Wells of Polk county The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. H. Feese in the pres ence of numerous relatives and friends. The wedding march was played by Miss Libbie Rice, and as jthe bridal party entered the parlor they were met under an arch ot Oregon grape, where the impressive words were spok. 3 1 -m r - en. xne Driaesmaia was jyiiss Elna Wells, sister of the groom, and Carl Moreland was best man- The bride was very pretty in a dainty costume of white silk and lace, with veil. Her bou quet was white carnations. . The decorations in the house were at tractive and the whole occasion was marked by brightness and good cheer benefitting such an event. After a temotin ner had nappy couple lett on th? i;2o train tor their new home at Buena Vista, followed by tht good wishes of many friends. - The bride is au caueuicd young lady of this city, and the groom is a young man ot his-jh charac ter, and a member of one of Pelk county's bc?st families. Celebrated Anniversary. In Splendid Style Corvallis. Masons of Starr'a BK.ry na secured '-the MrrioM of Dck' Llewellyn; the 0wsnitflal bread nVaker. hf The Masons celebrated the 56th anniversary of their organization in this city, Tuesday night, in a manner benefitting such an im portant occasion. Invitations had been sent out to several hun dred friends and about 250 guests responded. The Masonic temple vas brightened and beautified by the skillful use of yellow and green crepe paper and mistletoe, and in the banquet room the tables were as artistically arrang ed as good taste and dainty fem inine touches could arrange them. The program was opened with a number by the male quartetle, composed of B. W. Johnson, Prof. Fulton, John Allen and Prof. Bradley; the address of wel come was given in a pleasing manner by Prof. Cordley, who was also in charge of the meeting. Mrs. E. R. Lake gave a vocal solo that was exceptionally good, and Z. H. Davis followed with a history of the local lodge, from its organization to the presect time. Miss Edna Sheehy, the new in structor in vocal music at OAC, wedding din-Uang and was heartily encored, and J. M. Hodson, ot Portland made a 1 address. At the conclusion of the pro gram the company retired to the banquet hall where Prof. Cordley acted as toast master and toasts were-given by W. P. LafFertyi J. B. Irvine, M. M. Davis, and Samuel Bullock ot Portland. A two-caurse banquet, that em braced all., the delicacies of the seasoti, wainjoyed by the large, crowed; and Raymond's orchestra: furnished aic while th feast was in progress. The occasion was replete with good cheer, and was one that will ever be rem embered by all who participated in if. Tiie charter members of the Corvallis lodge were: D. G. Clark, J. B. Broomfield, J. B. Congle, M. &tock, J. C. Avery, Wiiliam Kaufman, J. A. Bennett, Joseph Latshaw, John Mclnteney and George P. Wrenn. D. G. Clark was th first master. He left Corvallis about 20 years ago, and died1 in Southern Oregon. All these gentlemen have long since joined the Gieat Fraternity. C. & E. Extension. The statement is now made on good authority that the' ties, rails and all building materials are now purchased for: the ex tension of the Corvallis & East ern across the state to connect with some transcontinental line on the eastern border ot Oregon. The statement also announces that work will certainlv be com menced next spring. The statement, man iu close touch with the C. coming from a been disposed of. the &E., that the ties, rails, etc., are purchased for the extension of that road will be gepd news to the people of Oregon. Many pin their faith on the C. & E- and it . is admitted by all that such a line would be the best possible one for this state as it would give direct connection wnh a Pacific port and would pen transporta tion on a direct line with the Middle West and Eastern states. Statements are made without number of railroad extensions and the rails are now laid for years, until suddenly the final an nouncement is, made and the Jong looked for iron horse comes into new lands. Ex,