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The etreet Sprinkler begun oper
ations Friday-
Prof. WaikJna and family, o:
Philomath,. ?ere Corvallis gueats
Friday.
Edwin Everett, who was operated
tl v for aDDenaicuis, is
rapidly recovering.
Rom MnPfiB. of Philomath, is in
rnrvn; assistine at Moses Bros.
store during the Bale.
Rev. P. A. Moses waa expected
borne last night from a severa
days' visit in Junction City.
Mr. and Mb. Barr, of Colorado,
thn crneetB of their niece, Mr p.
W. H. KauDiscb. the last of the
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold King spent
Sunday with the latters parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hecker, of
Wells.
The Pelland family moved the
last of the week into the house
recently vacated by Harry Buxton,
near the Garret Long residence
Orville Wbiteaker, aged about
20 years, while spraying trees on
his father's place south of Corvallis,
Wednesday, fell and fractured
bone in oue of bis wrists.
The Charles Everett house has
been leased and is occupied by Mr
and Mrs. White, who recently
came to this city from Salem. Mr
White is engaged in the Plaster
barber shop.
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William uurrin arrived irom
McMinnville Monday to take
charge of the R. M. Wade hard
, ware store. Horace Liily will go
to McMinnville as head clerk in
the establishment there.
W. D. DeVarney was taken eud-
deoly ill upon his arrival in Albany
last Fridav, from Portland, and
was confined to his bed. Later re
ports of his condition were not
received by the Gazette.
There will be no merry-gc-round
in Corvallis this Spring. Mr.
Jones decided that the license in
this city, $10 a day or $50 a quar
ter, was too high to allow him to
make a profit in the business, and
Saturday he departed with his
swing for Albany.
The people throughout the state
have come to the conclusion that
state funds paid into the treasury
from any one county, should be
held on deposit in that county and
not hoarded in the great money
.centers. This is the policy adopt
ed by Ralph W. Hoyt.
There was a big parent' and
tochers' meeting at Beli fjuntain,
Saturday, and ; a number f Cor
vallis officeseekera were in at
tendance. Among
were T. T. Vincent,
and S. H. Horton.
was very successful
tended.
those present
J. B. Irvine
The meeting
and well at-
The purchase of the adding ma
chine that has been on trial at the
court house was a matter considered
by the ounty court i Benton last
'week. The machine is valued at
$375, and ia of great assistance in
the various offices where much
figure work is to be done. No action
was taken by the court in regard to
the matter.
A dozen pupils of the Corvallis
Business College drove to Albany
Friday, and joined in class recita
tions with the students of the
Eclectic University! that afternoon,
lathe evening, from 7:30 toll,
they were entertained at W. O. W.
hal!, a program and banquet being
the features. A highly enjoyable
time is reported bv those who went.
Invitations have lust been re
ceived by friends in Corvallis, to the
wedding of Logan Hays and Miss
Lena Mae Psemyre to occur at the
bride'd home on North 16th.,
street, Portland, at 8:30 Saturday
evening, April 21st. Mr. Hays was
for over a dozen years the popular
Western Union agent m this city,
where a host of friends join in con
gratulations in advance.
The Knuht of Pythias are to
have charge of Frederick Warde's
Portlaud engagement, however on
Monday night ne will be entertained
by the Elks Lodge. On this occa
sion Governor Chamberlain ou be
half of the Elks in Portland, will
present Mr. Warde with a hand
some stein, especially made for the
presentation. Araangements have
been made for 1C00 Elks to be pres
ent. Student Jeffrry Tiffany, who wa9
operated on some weeks ago for ap
pendicitis, and who had apparently
recovered-and was able to be about,
was taken violently ill again,
Thursday, and Friday another
operation wa3 performed. In the
first operation only the pus cavity
was opened up, which usually
gives satisfactory results in such
cases; bat in Friday's operation it
was necessary to remove the appen
dix. The young man was in a ser
ious condition at last reports! , His
ho ax is iu Portlaud.
Miss .boa ma Urawrord was a
Salem visitor Saturday.
Mrs. A. Sutherland left Saturday
for her home in Shedds.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Garrow spent
Sunday with relatives in S-uem.
Mrs. Jennie Greer is confined to
her home with an attack of sciatica
Miss Minnette Phillips is the
guest for a few days of Miss Verona
Epey, at -McMinnville. She left
Friday.
Horace Brodie, formerly of OAC,
who has been seriously ill at his
home at Lents, is now on the road
to recovery.
Henry Veatch, of Cottage Grove,
arrived in Corvallis Friday night
on a few days' business visit.
rars. j esse wiiey entertained a
number of friends at a hot tomale
dinner, Friday evening. The affair
was very enjoyable.
J. Nowak, of McMinnville, who
has been a guest at the Flint home
for several days, left Sunday for
Los Angeles, Ualifornia.
Mrs. Chester Proebstel has ju9t
returned fiom Portland, whore she
has been taking lessons in dramatic
art under Miss Rose Eytinge.
Miss Lela Kelsay, a popular
sophomore at OAC, has been sum
moned to her home at Hood River
by the serious illnesi of her father
P. L. McKenney and.'family have
arrived from New York and are to
locate in this city. Mr. McKen-
ney's mother and sister reside in
Wilkins' addition.
Miss Bertha Thorp, of Inde
pendence, arrived Sunday for a few
lays vi-it with her ousin, Mrs.
Henry Stone, and her sister, Miss
Maud Thorp.
The indications are that the
Opt ra House next Friday evening
will house the largest, most intel
lectual and best dressed audience
in its history.
A cablegram from Floyd Wil
liams has been received by his
wif", requesting her to join him in
the Philippines atones. It isstated
ha' she will start in a few days.
There has been a change of time
or the military drill at OAC, from
8 a. m. to the noon hour, and
chapel is now held at 11:20 instead
of 8:50. The new schedule went
into effect Thursday.
There was a social at the Presby
terian church Thursday evening,
enjoyed by members of the congre
gation, .Light refreshments were
served and a good time enjoyed by
all.
Things are busy in the sewing
and dressmaking depiremeiit at
the c llege. Eigjteen new sewing
chairs and two more machines have
just been added, the class being
much larger than ever before.
Thursday niht at Philomath a,
college medal cen test was held,!
and a number of Corvallis people
droye over to attend. Miss Mary
Sutherland and John W(thyco;ribe,
of OAC, and Prof Baldwin, of
hilomath, were the j jdges and the
prize was awarded to Miss iJessie
Pugh. Those who went from Cor
vallis were: Misses Mary Suther-
and, Juanita Rosendorf, Pauline
Davis, Emma Crabill, JohnWitby-
combe and Mr. Eiler.
The last issua of the "Pacific
Searchlight" is called the Benton
county edition, and is indeed a fine
one. It contains views of the col
lege buildings and excellent half
tones of several Corvallis people,
amcng whom are Judge Watters,
District Attorney Bryson, J. D.
Wei's and others. There are also
views ot Philomath buildings and
other piints in Benton, that render
the edition one of unusual worth
to locil readers.
The largest hornets' njst proba
bly ever seen in Corvallis is at
Ambler & Watter s real estate oice.
It was brought in from his ranch
by Mr. DeHaven Saturday. Tne
nest is uearly round, and was
built on the limb of an apple tree
Two apples, solid and without a
blemish, protrude nom the surface
of the nest, and it is possible that
other apples are- inside it. A
measurement of the object shows
the circumference to be 39 inches.
. The countv court which was in
session last Weduesday and Thurs
day, adjourned Thursday afternoon
to convene again on Saturday,
April 21st. In the meantime the
matter of purchasing a county poor
farm will be under consideration
by the court, this having been
rdesmmended by the grand jury
last week. It isstated that the
property must be within five miles
of Corvallis, and may comprise any
where from 20 to 160 acres. What
action will be taken is of course not
known but it will be awaited with
general interest by the public.
The greatest actor that evervisited
Corvallis in any capacity is Mr.
FredericUWarde.
A ROUSING MEETING!
At
Bellefountain Saturday
Speeches and Good Time.
The parents' meeting in the
grange hall at Bellefountain, Sat
urday was the most largely at
tended of any held for
a lone time ' in Benton. The
session began at 10:30 with
singing by the audience, followed
by a splendid address on, "What
Should the School Expect from
the Home?" byL. N. Edwards.
M. M. Waltz gave an equally
good talk on ,lWhat Should the
Home Expect from the School?"
the
New'
was
discussed by J.
B. . Irvine, and
Hon. E. H. Belknap spoke on
"Education;" Its Value to Indi
vidual and State." T. T. Vin
cent gave a fine address on "The
Making of a Good Citizen," and
SuDt. Denman had as his
subject, "The Past, Present and
Future of the Public School."
There were excellent recitations
by Miss Stella Mvers and Miss
Watkins; song, Harry and
Florence Dowlicg recitation, Les
ter Ingram, essay, Clyde Starr;
recitation, Carl Hawiey, song
lone Bennett, and various class
exercises.
The basket dinner at noon was
an enjoyable teature, to wnicn
all paid due attention.
Taken altogether, the meeting
was one 01 the most successful
held for a long time. Many can
didates took advantage of the
gathering and were in attencance.
The Original Dixie JubileeSingers.
An entertainment of unusual
merit is to be' given at the Opera
House next Thursday night,
April 12, when the Original Dixie
J uoiiee singers will appear in a
program of negro melodies and
classic selections. This company
has a national reputation, and
they never fail to please wher-
ever tney appear, iney sing
. mi
those old negro melodies, planta
tion and jubilee songs which we
all love.
Dr. Perry, pastor of M. E.
church, Whitewater, Wis., says
of them: ' The Original Jubilee
Singers gave a delightful concert
in our church. They have splen
did voices, . of rare compass,
beautiful expression and pleas-'
ing effect. In their Southern
melodies they are especially
fine." The prices are . only 25,
35 and 50 cents; reserved seats
on sale at the usual place.
Additional Local.
The Early Life and Manhood of
Abraham Lincoln is soon t start
in serial form in the Gazette.
Here is something of unusual
merit offered. If not now a sub
scriber you had better get. your
name on the list at once you'll
never regret it. 26 if.
Mrs. H. W. Kaupisoh and Miss
Mary Nolan figured in a runaway
Friday evening. Woile driving
near the dock on Water street the
horse became unmanageable and
dashed up the street west between
Homing's grocery and the Graham
at.d Wells pharmacy. With un
usual presence of uiind the ladies
did no screaming but cluug to the
lines, and kept the animal in the
middle of the' road. Near the
Horning store BVank Winnifred, an
OAC cross-country lunner, sprang
to the rescue and running beside
the horse managed to grasp the
reins and stop the excited beast
near the J. R. Smith residence.
Save the fright, the occupants were
uninjured.
Let's go fishing At Hodes' Gun
Store. Biggest and most complete
line of fishing tackle in town. All
kinds of repair work guaranteed
2Stf
The old WT. B. Caiter buildiDg,
at one time as pretty a home as was
iu Corvallis, was moved Friday and
Saturday by Charles Blaseslee
from its old position on Third and
Jefferson streets to a position facing
the west and almost opposite the
the Ingle residence cu Third street.
Marshal Miller owns the property,
and later he 13 to build onto the
nouse ana nt it up tor a com
fortable dwelling. '
Mrs. M. L. Peters left Saturday
for Omaha, Nebraska, to join her
husband.
Engraved calling cards per 100,
$3.00 and up. Morgan, The Print
er, Corvallis. 29tf
Mr. Frederick Warde, the emi
nent Shakespearean actor, who
stands at the top of his profession,
paid CorvalMs a hrgh compliment
when he included this city in bis
itmery. lhe large audience that
will greet him next Fiday evening,
however, will reciprocate the com
pliment and its show of apprecia
tion will convince Mr. Warde that
Corvallis, though small, is metro
politan in its intelligence, fgg
T. D. Campbell is to be the new
proprietor of the Pioneer bakery,
from which Keith Brown retired a
week ago. Mr. Campbell has pur
chased the business, subject to the
claims of the Brown creditors, and
as soon as matters are adjusted be
will open up a first-class bakery
There is to oe re-painting and re-
papering done and when all is ready
Mr. Campbell expecte to go to Port
land to buy his stock and secure the
services of one of the best bakers of
that section.
Vote for Wm. J. Clarke for state
printer on primary day, April 20th.
M'. Clarke is one of the oldest
printers in the state and one of
best known country editors in Ore
gon, .tiis nomination will De a
trioute to the country press and
they are backing him heavily for
the place. Remember the name of
wm. J. Clark is the first ore un
der the head of state printer, No.
38.
New and complete line of mil-
linerv, lowest prices. Mrs. C. Max
field. 30-31
W. C. Simpson left today for
Livingston, Montana, where he is
to engage in the shoe business.
Mrs. Clay Shepard, of Salem, is
visiting her mother and sister in
this city. Mrs. Shepard was
formerly Miss Lela' Wod of Cor
vallis.
Mrs. M. P. Burnett will give les
sons in rvyeiet emnroidery, Wed
nesday and Thursday afternoon's at
her residence. lnd. rhone No.
222, Bell Phone No. 135. 29tf
President Campbell, of the U. O.,
is arranging for a meeting of col
lege representatives of the North
west in April to discuss the adop
tion of Rugby football in the larger
institutions of Oregon, Washington
and Idano, and at any rate to re
vise the resent intercollegiate
rules. President Campbell says he
does not believe Rugby will be
played in the Northwest for some
time. Engene Guard.
E. W. Strong made a business trip to
Albany Saturday.
Dr. Bennett, of Bellefountain, waB a
Corvallis visitor Sunday.
Webster Belknap, of Monroe, was a
Corvallis visitor Saturday.
W. O. Heckart, of Eugene, came up
yesterday on a business trip.
Frank Thrasher came up from Port
land and spent Sunday at home.
O.J. Blacklage and funnily spent Sun
day with relatives at Bellefountain.
W. A. Ma'tin, of Dallas, was an over-
Sunday visitor in Corvallis looking after j
busihe8.
D. Smith, of Portland, was a Oorviiilis
visitor Saturday, in the interests of the
relegram.
Mrs. Bettv Ridders and daughter, Miss
Addie of Aln.-tnv, were musts of
Obrvatlis friends Sunday. i
S M.' Woods left today to be present
at the conference of the U.iit-sd Evuu-
gelical denomination, in session this
week at Portland.
There is general complaint about
town concerning the theft from private
yards ot choice flowers. In oue or two
instances the flower beds have been
ruined as well as the blossoms stolen.
The practice ia one that should be
stopped by some means, and at once.
Stealing flowers is the same in principle
as stealiag money or other valuables, and
should be so regarded.
Why.
Have a tortid liver when Herbine the
only liver regulator will help you?
There is no reason wny vou should suf
fer from dvepepsia, consumption, chills
and fpver or auy liver complaints, when
Herbine will cure you. 0.. U. vvaite,
Westville, Fla.. writes: " was eick for
a month with chills anti fever, and after
taking two bottler of Herbine am well
and healthy." Sold by Graham A
Wort haul.
For Secretary of State.
I hereby announce to the republicans
of Oregon that I an a candidate for nom
ination for the office of secretary of etate
at the coming primary, April 20, 1906,
subject to the vote of the party.
28-34 LOT L. PEARCE.
Human Blood Marks.
A tale of horror was told by marks of
human blood in the home of J W. Wil
liams, a well known ' merchant of Bac,
Ky. He writes: "Twenty years ago I
bad severe hemorrhages of tne lungs and
was near dath whan I began taking
Dr. King's New Discovery. It complete
ly caied me and I have remained well
ever since. "It cures nemorrnages,
Chronic Coughs, Settled colds and Bron
chitis, and is the only known cure for
weak langs. Every bottle guaranteed by
Allen & Woodward druggists. 50c and
$1.0o. Trial bottle free.
Subscribe for the Gazette.
orchon Lace 4
THE PEOPLE'S STORE
Wednesday Only we will sell 2000
yards Imported Torchon Lace and
Matched Insertion all widths at the
phenomenally low price of 4 cents a yd.
All the patterns are the newest and
the price does not represent the
quality, which is good at 10c or 15c
per yard.
No Reserve. Wednesday
Only.
TIIE PEOPLE'S STORE.
ESTABLISHED 1SG4.
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Our first shipmsni of Waal, ftlsftair, snd Wash
Dress Goods has arrive J. M caters, wjJghVs
and weaves, at prices that wHl tempi ail.
New Mercerized Taffeta Checks at 25c per yard.
Wool and Mohair Dress Goods, in Gray, Brown,
Green, Navy, Fancy Mixtures, Checks and Stripes.
New Dress Linens iri White, Gray, Light Blue,
Green and Navy.
New Whi e Mercerized Shirt Waist Goods.
New Assortment Embroidered Waist Patterns.
New Velvets, Collars and Belts. .
Remambsr, we gfva 5 p3r cent discount on
all Cash Purchases.
HIGHEST PRICE FOR
r
m vct ce m.
All first-class c'gira and tobacco; whist and pinl
rooics. Every customer treated like a prince.
JACK
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O. C. Hiestand.
GORVMLUS STEAMS LAUNDRY.
Patr-oziizo Homo Industry
Oatmldo Ordsr Solicited.
AH Work Guaranteed.
ALL
STYLES.
A. K. RUSS,
Cents
per yd.
CORVALLIS. OR.
DRESS FABRICS
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COUNTRY PRODUCE.
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Four dois nortli of postoffice
Ind. Pnone 130.
Chaa. Blakasloc.
CORVALLIS,
OREGON.
For Representative.
I hereby annenmw im-frelf a candi
date for the republican nomination for
the office of representative from Benton
subj-t to the decision of the voters at
the primaries April 20.
J, H. Edwards.
For County Recorder.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the democratic nomination for
the olfi;;e of county recorder, subject to
the decision of the voters at the prim
aries, April 20th.
17 -f Harley L. Hall.
Don't Pat Off.
For tomorrow what you can do today.
If you put off buying a bottle of Ballard's
Snow Liniment, when that pain comes
yon won't have any, buy a bottle today.
A positive care for rheumatism, burns,
cuts, sprains, " contracted mucles etc.
T. S. Graham; Prairie Grove, Ark.,
writes:
; "I wish to thank you for the good
results I received from Snew Liniment.
It positively cured me of rheumatism
after others had failed. 1 Sold bv Graham.
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