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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 19, 1906)
LOCAL AND PERSONAL arrived J home the week from Neil Newhouse during the first of ; Portland. Monday evening Grant Elgin re turned home from a business trip to Portland. Wednesday morning the ferry boat across the Willamette river at tw citv went out of commission owing to the rise of water. Mrs. H. F. Fischer and son WrnA. who have been in Chicago for the cast three months or longer. were expected to arrive home yes terday. The girl's basketball team wil play Monmouth's girls tomorrow iohi. The erame occurs at Mon mouth. Now, girls, do your pret tiest. Although the Farmer's Short Course at OAC is quite well attend ed. L. L. Brooks, who is taking the nnnrse. savs it is a matter of sur prise to him that more farmers who live near by do noi prom oy me op portunity presented theui to secura a better knowledge of things of im portance to them in their every-day life, especially as the course is held .t n i'lrra nrVion t.Vipv can do nrafiti jib UU1V fiV j f .cally nothing at home. Joseph C. Henkle has secured -rwsition at the ereat electrical works of Schenectady, New York He received notice a few days ago and will take his departure for that city a week from next bunday Joe has been very fortunate in re ceiving this appointment. He grad uated from OAC last June and will be a welcome addtion to a colony of OAC boys now in process of forma tion in Schenectady. At the regular meeting of friend ship Lodge JNo. 14A.U. w. vM on January 5, 1906, the following offi cers were installed by urand Mas ter Workman. F. Berchtold: W. C. Corbett, P. M. W.; John F Allen, M. W.; E. Holgate, Fore man; A. Roy Woodcock Recorder; Clyde H. Woodcock,. Financier; S L. Kline, Receiyer; Jas. T. Guide; F. Gr Clark, I. W.;W. B. Lacy, O. W. Uverseer elect. JU. J. Horning, not being present, was not installed. One of the most masterly cf Shakespear's productions so far as tho portrayal of human feeling is concerned, is the letter scene in Macbeth. Rose Eytinge has play ed the part in some of the greatest casts of the times during the past 25 years, and from border to border of the United States, and in Lon don. Her portrayal of the scene has contributed as much as any thing else to her great renown, and is one of the greatest of which Miss Eytinge is capable. Seats for the reading are on sle at Graham & Wortham's. Albany vs OAC's second basket ball team will be the attraction at the Armory tomorrow evening. Al bany is far stronger this year accord ing to what we hear than she was last year and the prediction is made that the contest tomorrow night will be well worth seeing. The following is the personnel of our team: Spires, center; Burns, (capt.) and J Rooper, forwards; H. Rooper and Coiwell, guards; substitutes, Hortou and Bartlett. H. Rooper and (Jolwell are substitutes on the first team. Beyond doubt this will p ove a spirited contest. The two boys who plead guilty to the charge of breaking the globes of street lights, as reported in our last issue, were hailed before Police Judge Yates, Tuesday morning, for sentence. They were sentenced to a fine of $10 each, or five days in the city jail. Owing to circum stances over which the boys had no control thoy accepted tbe latter alternative and are now in durance vile for five days. With good be havior thy will breath the air nf freedom in time for Sunday dinner. It is sincerely hoped that this les son may not be lost on these lads and that other boys about town may profit by their experience. Professor Will D. Fechter and Miss Edith Chiswell were united in marriage Tuesday, January 16, 1S06, at S p. m. at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Chis well, East Second street, Albany, Ore. The ceremony was perform ed by Rev. G. W. Nelson in the presence of a number of relatives and intimate friends of the con tracting parties. The groom is well known in Oregon as an expert violinist and orchestra leader. He is a man of ability The 'wide is one of If you've got a doj' v" had bet ter put a tag on him. Chief Lane now has an abundance of tags toi sale at $1 each for the adornment of city does daring 1906. Protect your dog at 6nce. ' Wednesday, Cal Thrasher arrived home from Portland, where he had been for a- week. He reports his son, Frank, to be getting along nicely with his job as billing clerk for the O. C. T. Co. We are a trifle more than two inches shy on rain to date this sea son since September 1st, reckoning on an average for many years past. This is nothing, for we can make it up at any old time. Gabriel Long, formerly of Kings Valley, and now a resident in Job's addition, is slowly recovering from a severe attack of tonsilitis. The gentleman is 80 years of age and his many friends are glad to hear of the turn for the better. Mrs. T. T. Vincent arrived home a couple of days ago from Chehalis, Washington, whither she had been in the hope of improving, her health. While in Washington she was the guest of a married daughter. The daughter accompanied her home. Henry Ambler recently received a fine lot of pigeons Runts and Homers. Tog former are among the very largest of birds and are splendid for squabs. In all pro bability pigeon pie will be the order of the day at Mr. Ambler's home this spring. The Willamette river was falling yesterday at this city. The water reached a mark about 16 feet above the lowest stage. It is evident that during our recent rains it was snowing in the mountains or we should in all probability haye been treated to a good-sized flood. A program studded with the best literature that master minds have produced, portrayed by genius of the first order, interspersed with bits of humor, delightful solos and popular selections by a widely popu lar sextette of young ladies, such is the bill at the Rose Eytinge recital this, Fridjiy, evening at the Opera House. , After an illness of several weeks the death of Mr&. Harriet Hill oc curred Sunday at her home in Philomath. She was aged 66 years, 1U months and 11 days. She was the mother of Lee Hill, who, with his father, suiyives her. Interment was made in .Newton cemetery. Tuesday, at 10:30 a. m., and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Feese. of this city. In the famous scenes from the Merchant of Venice" in " which Shylock demands the "Pound of fleeh" and is told that he must not shed "one drop of Christian blood," Miss Jjjdna Irvine will appear as ortia to Miss Eytinge's Shylock in the Rose Eytinge recital this, Fri day, evening. As the merciless Jew, first relentless in nis demat;d and then humiliated, Mies Eytinge becomes a striking personage. The mail stage was a little late pulling iuto Corvallis from. Albany yesterday morning. It seems that when near the Dick Kiger place one of the traces became umfastened and the tongue dropped. The horses concluded to make a dash and broke tr.e double trees. The iriver was yanked into thejmud, but not hurt senousiy. Everything was finally fixed up and "Uncle Sam's" budget of matter rolled into tne city not very much tardy, but Tn another vehicle. Later on the mail ' wagon was brought to this city by another party. The celebrated pom "Bianca to the Nightingales" is to be rendered by Rose Eytinge in her dramatic reading at the Opera House thi?, Friday, evening. . The weird, mys tical rhythm of the lines in which the feelings of the speaker bluzes up frequently, but with a reserve of power that bursts out into a con suming passion, and then dies away in a fluttering spark of de spair as tho end of the story is reached, affords the distinguished reader opportunity for use of those rare powers that haye made her name familiar throughout the country for years. The poena is by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The Oregonian has a voting contest started by the provisions cf which it will be possible for a young lady of this city or vicinity io yisit Yellowstone Park without any expense on the part of the young lady. The young lady securing the most votes in her district will be the one to receive and culture, the ttip. There are to be twenty- Albany's pop- three young ladies altogether when Additional Local. Drop head sewing at Blackledge's. . macnines $18 97tf ular young ladies. Her many ex- the party i3 made up. One of the callent qualities has endeared her conditions of the contest is that the to a host of acquaintances. The happy couple will for the present make their home in Albany. May happiness attend them Albany Herald. Mr. Fechter is well known in this city, where he made his home for many years. Many friends wish both Will and his bride the best of . luck on their 1 j jaraey through life. young lady must be above the age of 18 years. We are in District No. 11, which comprises Corvallis, Hood River, LaGrande and Marsh field. Some young lady from one of these four places is certain to make the trip why should not one of our girls have that pleasure? All the conditions of the contest are found in fie Oregonian. Spencer s hair invigrator cures dandruff and all scalp diseases. 8 Acme Washing Machines j Blackledge's.- i 97 1 Father Burri and Mr. Bernard of McMinnyille, were guests in thin city during the first of the week. Fresh cow for sale, J. B. Arrauts, R. F. D. 2. j 5tf1 Horace Locke was over from Al bany yesterday. p A tenor solo by John Fulton wil be among the favorite numbers at the Rose Eytinge recital this, Fri day, evening. .. . Marion Hayden came out from nis Alsea Home yesterday and is here for a day or two on business. Society invitations and wedding announcements are , constantly changing in styles of type faces andJ form. Have them printed ueatl and up-to-date at the Gazette Office. 80t! The Senior and- Junior Endeavor Societies of the Congregational church will hold a joint meeting. bunday evening, at s6:oQ o clock The meeting will be led by Mr, Donald Hill assisted by Master Hubert Green. J. M. Nolan & Son's Great Mid-Winter Sale will . close Tuesday, January 30th at 6 o'clock P- M. 8 2 Mrs. Ella Humbert wilf occupy the pulpit at the Christian church on next Sunday at both the morn ing and evening services. All are cordially invited. Presbyterian, church, M. S. Bush, pastor: Bible bchool 10 a. m Worship, 11 a. m., subject, "The Hiding of His rower." U. E Meeting 6:30 p. m.; Evening Ser vices at 7:oO. subject: "Rome." The sale of seats for the Rose Eytinge recital at the Opera House this, Friday, evening is on and res ervations are going fast. It is now certain that there will be a verv large audience, if not a packed house. There will be a big social at the Belknap home on college hill to morrow, Saturday, ' evenings given by the Epworth League of the First Methodist church. All young peo ple of the church, the league and its friends and acquaintances are cordially invited. The following transfer of propei ties were negotiated a couple of days ago by Ambler and Walters: A. W. Pugsley to Martin Scheiern, 155 acres five miles southwest of Philo math; price paid $4,300. In turn Mr. Pugsley purchased of Mr. Scheiern, 2 lots in. Philomath, with good 8-room bouse and outbuild ings for which $2,000 were paid. Conregational church. Sunday School at 10 am.; Class for Young Men 10 a. in.; Worship and Sermon at 11 a. m.; Junior Endeavor at 4 p. m.; Senior Endeavdr at 6:30 p. m.: Vespers and Sermon 7:30. Morning sermon to "People Who Think They Are Old." Evening sermon, "From the Ranch to the Throne; Yet a Failure and in Spite of Opportunity. A present Day Message." Music for evening: Trio, by Miss Allen, Messrs. Hugh es and Knapp; A selection by the full choir from Spohrs "Last Judg ment." Duet by Miss Agnes von der Hellen and Mr. Ed Hughes . Henry Holroyd died at his home . " . tt r i in this city, weanesaay morning, after an illness of about a week. Death is attributed to neuralgia of the heart. The deceased was aged 62 years and 3 months. Mr. Hol royd came to Corvallis about two years ago from Oiwein, Iowa, and secured a home in this city. He leaves a wife and three children in this city and lour children in Iowa. Funeral services wi!l be at the family residence at 11 o'clock this morning and will be conducted by Rev,Bush.. The remains will be taken back to Iowa for intsrment, starting today. Tbe beautiful home of Mrs. Fred erick Bechtold was open Wednesday afternoon, to entertain the ladies of the Congregational church. The following program was given: Soio, "Absent", by Mrs. A. B. Cordley; "A Japanese Story", by Mrs. R. J. Nichols; Solo, "Sing Me to Sleep", by Miss Edna Allen; "Mrs. Spauld ing's Posters", by Misa Ethel Hollis ter; "caught" by Miss Grace Htfff; a most beautiful rendition of "The 0 ! nln.n.m. WIN'S The People's Store 36th Annual Clear- : Our big sale has now been running two weeks, and all our friends and customers that have taken advantage of our phe nomenally low prices are satisfied. Things are just as represented. - The grocery department invites your attention to its special prices. Salt at 30c a sack is real salt. This week we are going to-feature our clothing department. Our offerings are not "slightly out of date" but are the 'newest models of Hart Schaff ner & Marx hand tailored clothes, single and double breasted and Varsity styles, textures and colorings are of this season's productions. $10.00 suits and overcoats, special, $ 7.95 12.50 15.00 16.60 18.00 20.00 25.00 10.00 12.10 13.00 14.40 15.95 19.85 Oregon City all wool suits, special $7.95. The best clothes'Made in Oregon." You can't afford not to buy. S. L. KLINE Established 1864 Corvallis, Oregon Copyright 1905 by Hart Schaffher Marx some of our school children to win $20: . The Oregon Equal Suffrage Association hereby offers to the High School ' pupils throughout the state a prize of twenty dollars or the best essay on the subject, Reasons for Equal Suffrage." The conditions are as follows: No essay shall contain less than twelve hundred ' nor more than fifteen hundred words. All es says must be complete and in the hands of the committee by April the fifteenth. Decisions to be rendered by May the, first. ... ... Literature on the subject may be obtained free ;. by . application to the "Oregon Equal Suffrage Headquarters Press Department, Stearns Building, Sixth and Morrison Streets, Portland,-Oregon." As Equal Suffrage will come before the people of Oregon . as a vital question next June, for adoption or rejection at the polls, we believe it should receive its share of attention in the educa tional influence of the day, and respectfully and cordially invite vour co-operation toward . that end. Helen F. Spalding, Chairman Commitee on Prize ssay. Agricultural Club. Our Big Stock Reducing Cash Sale is Still On Every article in the store sold at a reduction, ' excepting groceries A new supply of premium dishes has arrived with which to re deem all outstanding tickets, but no tickets will be given during this cash sale. We give you a cash discount instead. Remember the Great January Sale of Women's and Children's Muslin Underwear 12k, 19c, 29c, 59c, 79c and $1.10 a garment while they last. Latest styles 6t shapes Miller Ninety and" Nine" was given in story and also in negro dialect by Mrs. A. B. Cordley; Solo, "The Sweetest Story Ever Told", by Miss Allen. Refreshments consisted of Sandwiches, salad, cake and coffee. Fifty-two ladies were present and a delightful social time was cd joyed. A Chance for Pupils. We are in receipt of the follow ing which makes it 'possible for .The Agricultural Club is only in its infancy, but it is surprising the strength of this infant." It has a charter membership of twenty-five staunch agricultural students; besides having on its honorary roll such estimable in structors as Dr. Witaycombe, Prof. Edwards and Prof. Kent. The Agricultural Club has a 'number one" constitution and by-laws, and the interest ex hibited by the "hayseeds" is well illustrated by the goodly number of them that attend:. its meetings. The officials 'that elected, for this vear have been are as follows: . Wallace A. Thomson, president; Ralph Al ien and Fred Ewing, vice-presi dents; Paul Spillman, secretary; Grover Cate, treasurer. In the near future it is the in tention of the club to have a room provided with all kinds of literature pertaining to agri culture, which will be open to any and all students interested in this line of work. Barometer. Friday evening, January 19, 1906 Assisted by the following sextette: Mary Dannenian, Myrtle Harrington, Edna Allen, Pauline Dins, Bess Danneman, Gladys Moore and John Eulton, soloist. Patronesses: Mrs. Thomas M. Gatch, Mrs. G. R. Farra, Mrs. M. M. Davis, Mrs." James Taylor, Mrs. James Withycombe, Mrs. F.' A. Helm, Miss Helen Crawford, Mrs. Rose Selling. Tickets on sale at Graham& Wortham. Reserved seats, 50c. CASTORIA Tor Infants and Children. . TTsa Kind Yea Have Always Bought Bears tho . Signature of The Sew York Tribune Farmer and Corrallis Gazette, $1.80