LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Mr. Claxton, traveling repre
sentative of the Journal, was in
Corvallis on business Monday and
Tuesday, . ' .- : : '
MrB. J. G. Hughes and daughter,
of Seattle, are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Charles H. Miller, in Corvallis.
The former expect to remain here
for several months. -
Robinson & Stevenson this week
gold the P. A. Johnson residence on
Fifth street to Mark . Bauer, the
consideration being $2,300. ; Mr.
Bauer will occuy the place about
February 15. ... -
On his return from Portland,
Monday evening,, S. N. Wilkins
vas accompanied by Mrs. M. O.
Wilkins, who will remain about a
week. Mrs. M. O. Wilkins is the
wife of a nephew of S. N. Wilkins.
Rev. W. C. Merrit, international
field Sundy school worker, will
speak this (Friday) afternoon on
-The Master Teacher Teaching the
Preciousne88 of the Lost" at 2:45 at
the Congregational church. The
afternoon session of the convention
opens at 2 o'clock. This evening
Rev. Merrit's subject will be "Or
ganized to Win."
The list of rewards for the Seat
tle Poultry Show gives well-known
Corvallis fanciers prominent places.
Dr. Bowen Lester is mentioned for
first cock, 1st cockerel; 1, 4 hen;
it. f
1, 2 pullet; l pen; I collection oi
White Wyandottes. J. M. Porter,
on Silver Penciled Wyandottes, had
1, 2 cock; 1, 2, 6, 4 and o liens; J
pen. Who says we are not in it?
Last Saturday evening the young
ladies of Alpha Hall entertained
their friends. The company, num
bering about sixty-five, were enter
tained by a short program, followed
by games and" lastly, refreshments.
Simplicity and. genuine hospitality
marked the eyening, which drew
to a close leaving only happy re
membrances for the participants.
Mrs. Henry Holroyd and chil
dren, whose husband and, father
rtied last week in this city and
whose remains were taken to Iowa
for inteiment, desire us to exprets
their most sincere appreciation
of and thanks for the many kind
nesses shown them by Corvallis
neonle durine their recent bereav-
ment. Believe them sincerely
grateful. -
The noted evangelist-orator, Sam
P. Jones, is to lecture in the U. P.
church at Albany this evening.
Beyond doubt quite a contingent
from Corvallis will be in attendance
as an opportunity to hear so cele
brated a man does not occur often.
"The World as it is, and the World
aa'it ought to be," "Sham an the
Genuine," are some of the topics of
thifc celebrated orator.
J.N. Hegeman, a New Yorker
who if spending the winter in A'eea,
recently ordered a canvas boat
through H. Hodes, of this city. On
receiving the boat, Mr. Hegeman
took a paddle down the Alsea. The
river was . badly swollen at the
time and t'no boatman was upset
from the boat in some manner. - He
wrote a friend in this city that
owing to the presence of some peo
ple on a bridge across the stream
bis life was saved, but that, the
canoe was ten feet under water.
Beyond doubt the young man came
near losing his life.
Perhaps the largest real estate
deal ever negotiated in this county
was one consummated Monday by
Ambler & Waters. The farm of
Mrs. C. E. Johnson, comprising
1,300 acres was sold to Portland
parties. The property lies seven
miles south of this city and is a
fine property. The exact pric3
is not given out at present, but is
known to be upward of $30,000.
This is a remarkable deal in more
way3 than one. Of course, it is
important on account of it3 size,
but has added significance when it
is considered that this is an in
vestment of Portland capital. The
Portlanders evidently know what
they are about. Success to them
whatever their intentions are.
During the first of the week Wil
liam Hansell, Lincoln Chambers
and Cliff Kerr weist out south of
this city to the Buchanan place to
hunt geese- Here a most remark
Able thing happened: While
MessrB. Chambers and Kerr kept
under cover of the blind, Mr. Han-
eell undertook to put out the de
coys. Whilst thus engaged a lone
gander sailed along and lighted
within a few feet of Mr. Hansell,
who had no gun. On account of
the goose being in line with the
decoy eetter the fellows in the blind
dared net shoot. With the agility
of a cat Mr. Hansell sprang at the
goose and caught iL Mr . Hansell
is a pretty small man, but his
friends never would have believed
him so small that a wild goose
would overlook him and ' almost
light upon him. While all of the
above is literally true, it was a
"goose" trick after all. . Ask some
-cf the' b-ys about it. -. . . v
1 In Wednesday V Teleeram there
appeared a very nice write-up for
Corrallis' Junior foot-ball team, ac
companied , by a good half-tone.
The boys made a good record dur
ing the season.' - y'.- .' .
The mid-winter examinations are
drawing to a close at the' Corvallis
public schools. Monday the second
term of. the year will - begin and
tnose youngsters wno were -success
ful in their "exams", will advance
to new grades. " Everything con-
nectea wun toe ecnoois is, progress
ing nicely. . . .
The subject of Rev Feese for his
Sunday evening sermon at the M.
E. church is, "The Language and
Power of the Eye." This will be
the first of a series of sermons upon
the eye, ear, nose and mouth, and
so-called feeling. The object will
be to show the effect of passion or
religion upon these senses.
Miss Gladvs Moore and one or
two of her young lady friends gave
a delightful dancing party in Jb lsh
er's hall Wednesday night .in honor
of Joseph C. Henkle, who departs
Sunday for Schenectady, N. Y.,
where he will take a course in the
great electric institution .of that
city. -
Presbyterian church, M. 8. Bush,
pastor: Bible School 10 a. m;
Worship 11 a. m., "Something
Christ Could Not Find:".C. E.
meeting 4:30 p. m.: Evenirer ser
vice at 7:3fc, subject, "The Parable
of the Sower." . Sermon illustrated.
Solo, "Show Me the Way," Mies
Nelle Marvin.
On account of a game warden
making himself too familiar about
the premises of Thomas Felger's
tannery bX Philomath recently Mr.
Felger wnt before Justice Wil
liams, of that city, yesterday and
plead guilty to having deer hides
in his possession that were not tag
ged according to" law. For, his of
fense he was fined $25.
As the result of a personal en
counter at the S. P. depot a few
days ago between a couplev of our
draymen each contributed $10 to
wards financing the city. Further
more, a man who wields a razor
for a living allowed hisv enthusiasm
to get the upperhand of him recent
ly ip this city, and for his indul
gence he paid $5, coin, of the realm.
A few days ago Homer Lilly
butchered one of the large, steers
that was a factor in his guessing
match during the holiday. This
was the second, last and largest
half of the guessing match the
spotted animal. It weighed when
dressed 1,175 pounds. .The black
animal, killed, some time ago,
dressed 1,046 pounds. It is
thought that this last animal was
the largest ever killed in this city.
John Goldson, a cousin of Henry
Wortham, of this city, accidently
shot himself Iafct Sunday while
cougar hunting near what is known
as the Goldson saw mill in Lat e
county. Before accidently shoot
ing himself he had twice shot a
cougar he had treed. When found
by companions of his hunt Gold
son was in the agonies of death and
only lived a few minutes. The
man was a cousin ot James L.
Lewis, of this city, was 38 years of
age and left a wife and one child.
The deceased shot himself through
the lunes. It is supposed that, he
shot himself accidently by slipping
off a log.
D. C. Montgomery and J. L.
Evans, of this city, are beginning to
be anxious over their sons, whose
whereabouts are not known. The
son of the former is Ben Montgom
ery and he is aged 24 years, light
couopli xioned, curly headed and
weighs about 175 pounds and is
about 5 feet 9 inches tall. The
given name of Mr. Evans' son v:s
Frank; is darkcomplexiohed, 5 feet
6 or 7 inches tall and weighs about
150 pounds. When last heard froua
the young men were together in
Portland.. This was in November.
J. L. Evans and family are com
paratively new comers to Corvallis
and were from Aurora, Nebraska.
S lould anyone possess information
regarding the boyB they will con
fer a favor by communicating with
their fathers in this city.
On Wednesday afternoon, Janu
ary 26, at the hour of four o'clock,
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yates, of this
city, had been wedded 50 years.
Wednesday was their golden wed
ding. Thev are both happy sur
rounded by their children and pos
sess enough of this world's good sto
insure them the good things of
life. As the result of this . union
four sons and a daughter were
born and all are aliye and well to
day. Owing to the fact that their
eon, Attorney J. F. Yates, was
recently , called to Iowa on busi
ness, the golden' wedding day of
these worthy people passed by
without any unusual demonstration;
as iney were desirous ot Having a
family' reunion on this occasion but
the necessary - absence of a son
changed the program. We be
speak maoy" happy years yet to
come for this respectable couple.
- Additional kocal.- ; ; . ;.
At 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon
there will be an. installation of of
ficers for Corvallis Grange. .: .
Word recently reached relatives
in this' city to the effect that Mrs.
Wi O.' Heckhart is seriously ill in
Eugene with typhoid fevep. ; , 11
- Drop head sewing machines $18
at Blackledge's. --x - V, 97tf
The threshing machine-men of
Benton county are to hold a meet
ing " in the court house tomorrow at
1 o'clock. - Matters of interest are
to be discussed. " : '
Acme ' Washing -Machines a'
Blackledge's. ; 97tf
' Mrs. Belle State, who is visiting
at the home of A. Blavens, across
the river from this city, in Linn
county, expects to return to . her
home in Monterey, California, soon.
. Lost Leather wallet containing
papers and cards. "Finder reward
ed by returning to John F. Allen.
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.There was a good crowd at Col
lege chapel, - Wednesday evening,
in attendance of the Polmatier Sis
ters' Orchestral concert. We- hear
only praise of the program and its
rendition. - ' . . V
Sheriff Burnett, who has suffered
greatly during .; the winter. ' with
rheumatism, went to Portland,
Wednesday for treatment. - During
his absence Roy Raber is officiating
as sheriff for 'Benton county;
65 full-bred brn and white Leg
horn laying pullets for sale now.
Be quick. Box 62, Corvallis, Ore.
. On account of several interesting
items reaching- us' after we had
gone to press Monday afternoon tor
Tuesday's paper, we were obliged
to carry tuem over to this issue.
We sincerely thank our contribu
tors, but must again remind them
that matter for Tuesday's- Gazette
must be in early the Monday pre-
ceeding and for Friday's issue "on
the ' Thursday ' before in order to
insure publication.; . ,,. ..
The death of Peter Hanson oc
curred in this city early Wednesday-
morning. Consumption was
the cause oi death. The young
man . was 26 years of age and wes
a brother of Mrs. Thomas Stacy, of
this city. He came here recently
from Washington, but his home
was at Raseburg, Oregon. To the
latter place the remains were taken
Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. Stacy
and - were to . have been interred
yesterday afternoon.
Congregational church. Sunday
School at 10; Class for Young
Men 10; Worship and Sermon 11;
Junior Endeavor 2) '. Senior - 'En
deavor 6:30; Vespers and Sermon
7:30. Morning sermon. "The
Making of a Cnristian;" Evening
sermon: "From the Palace to the
Tfifone, a Gresit King, a Gre'at Stu
dent of Wisdom, and yet a Mag
nificent Failure." At the evening
service a duet will be 6ung by Mrs.
C. E. Peterson and Mies Edna A
len. , The male quartette will also
give two selections. Service' at
Plymouth at 3 p. m.
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Corvallis Plant Sold.
Yesterday morning A. Welch came up
from Portland and in a very brief space
of time completed the negotiations for
the purchase of the Corvallis Electric
Light and Power Plant. J. M. Portor and
Mr. Welcn both fnform ua that for the
immediate luture there will be no
change in the management of the local
plant.' Mr. Porter and his present force
of men. will be ia charge until Mr. Welch
and his company get the line run from
Albany to this city. -
If he has. not already taken steps to
that end, Mr. Wel will soon petition
the county , for the right to place hie
poles in getting to this city. He ia much:
encouraged over the prospects and ossures
U9 that all matters are to be pushed vig-
ously. The price paid for the Corvallis
Electric Light and Pewer Plant was
$l8,0o0. , -
Jingle-Jangle.
"A crowd of troubles passed him by
As he with courage waited
He said, "where do your troubles fly.
When you are so belated?"
"W cm " thpr BlH "tn thaaa ahn mnnp.
Who look on life dejected, ;..
Who meekly say good by to hope;
We go where we're expected.',' . -
The wives of the Sultan of Sulu,
Whose names range from Rita to Lulu,
Once gave a pink tea;
And the Sultan, says he, , . .
"Gosh, I wish I was in Honolulul"!
One day the old Sultan went bumming
He boozed till he set things a-humming ;
When ha saw his wives' doable,'
" Said he, VThere'll be trouble," . '
And he got it ''going and coming."
Under a spreading motor car -;
The village Smithy lays. v
The Smith, a foxy man is he; ,
He struck a job that pays.
No horse he shoes, for o'er his deor
The eign "Garage'' display?. '
Take advantage of the time arid prices our 35th Annual ' j
Clearance Sale offers. We ; -are making prices just as j
tempting the remairiirig days of our great sale as they were .
at the start, Jyery department has surprising values to
offer you this week. You catft; afford nbt to hiiy; ; V v .
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A group of strong loaders for thli
weeks selling from every department
V1'tc:"W'ce",y. Department -yfZ'vlb .
0 lb. sgjekjdairy salt.. . . . .... ;V. . i . .. ..SGc !r, " 1 j ; , v , ,
10c corn starch if na,bw i. . . . . . , . ; , and fancjr black and colored t .
30 lbs. beans.'.; . ..... ..... . ,. . . .$1.00 Mohair, $1.00 grade .: . : .v, . . .: .84c
: J :v V ' Cloihing Department - Mohair, 50c grade. ..v .. , , . : . . .41
Oregon City Tail wool suits . . . .. . . .... $7.95 i pMuslin underwear, corset covers, skirts, if
gowns, drawers, chemises, ,
Regular 50c values, special. ..... . 41c
Regular 65c values, special. . . . . . ........ 54c'
Regular 85c values,' special. . .... . . .... .70c :
Boys' 3 piece suits.' $2.40
; Shoe Department
Men's $150 shoes . . . . .. . . ... . . . . . ... $2.50 '
Rubber boots,4 snag proof.. . ...... . . .$3.58
Patent Corona shoes ... ...... .... 1. ..$1.89
The above are just a few of the many values we offer for the' remaining 8 days. They are
' :..-.--r from our regular stock and are this season's goods. .
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The People's Store. ' ; Established 1864 " Corvallis, Oregon
Married.
", At 8:30 Wednesday, evening
Mr. E. P. Rands, of Oregon City,
and Miss Clara Fisher, of ; Cor
vallis were . united in marriage
at the honle of the bride's father,
E. W. Fisher, this city. Dr. E.
J. Thompson, formerly of this
city, but now of Independence,
was . the officiating 7 clergyman.
The bridesmaid was'Mrs. Walter
Hembree, of McMinnville, and
the best man was Carl Harding,
of Oregon City.
The decorations were of Ore
gon: grape and- fern, Lillies ,o'
the Valley and carnations. ,' The
parlor was' decorated , in green
and white; the dining room in
green and pink. : The guests were:
Mr. : and Mrs. White and Mrs. J.
H. Walkerof Oregon City, Prof,
and Mrs. , McKellips, ?Mr. ' and
Mrs. W. B. Johnson, Prof.' and
Mrs, Fulton, Mrs. H. S. Pernot,
Mrs. Gertrude Strange, Mr. and
Mrs. D. A. Osburn, Mx. and
Mrs. E. E. Raber, Misses Bertha
Davis, Helen Holgate, and Hazel
Raber, Messrs. Walter Hembree,
E. Ei Wilson, E. W. Fisher and
John Fisher. ,
At the conclusion of the cere
mony the wedding party repaired
to the diningroom, where an
elaborate and choice supper
awaited them. ? . "
The bride is well known to all
of our people as a most estimable
young lady and her friends and
well wishers are legion; the
groom is an engineer by profes
sion and his home is in Oregon
City, where, he enjoys the re
spect and confidence of a large
circle of friends.' The newly
married couple expected to de
part yesterday for Oregon City,
where they are to reside.
piir Big Stock Reducing
: . . . Every article in the store sold at reduction, v
, excepting groceries
A new supply of premiun 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 6i Womeii's and Children's
. ' : ' . : 12k, 19c, 29c, 59c, 79c and $1.10
a garment while they last Latest styles & shapes
Miller
ONLY 4 DAYS
MORE FOR OUR
GREAT WID
UlfJTER SALE
When you are in a hurry for
.Eiisniess Printing
of any kind come to the Gazette
Better seryicej Better Prices
::;;.We. can: please you (
GEM CIGAR STORE
' , All first-clas3cigrajand tobaoco; whist and pool rooms. Every customer .
" treated like a prince. " . ; . "
: Four deots north of postomce
' -Ind. Phone 130. . :-
JACK- MILNE - ?
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We Fix' Everything
, Trial Solicited. Work Guaranteed. -J.
G. TYLr, Successor to Dilley '&. Arnold.
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