LOCAL AND PERSONAL
Miss Jennie Tom is suffering with
nn attack cf measles.
Ed Strange left Wednesday, for
Seaside, on business.
Born, Tuesday, to Mr. and Mtf.
Con Gerhard, a daughter.
- Marion Hayden, of Alsea, has
been in Corvallis a portion of the
week attending business.
Mrs. Comp is expected to arrive
tomorrow from Koseburg for a visit
with her eon, James Flett.
There is to be an ice cream social
at SimDSon'e chapel this. Friday
vening. A good time is promised.
The Bellefouctain band boys are
to give a social on the camp ground
at that place Bext ruesaay evening
Mrs. Prudence Chipman left
Tuesday for Newport for a viBit with
the Taft family, formerly of this
rityt
Miss- Ethel. Linville returned
home Wednesday from a visit with
her sister, Mrs. A. D. Morrison, of
Carlton.
Lon Pereinger left Wednesday
for his home in Spokane, after a
visit at the home of his parents at
Bellefountain.
Mrs. Frank Abrain Powell, ' of
Salem, is the guest this week of her
sister, Mrs. H. S. Pernot and other
Corvallis telatives. -
Before county clerk Moses, Henry
Ambler made final proof yesterday
on his timber clain in Alsea. His
witnesses were George Winters and
Martin Butler.
Misses Lela and Gertrude Lough
who have spent the winter in Cor
vallis in the dressmaking businees,
weie to leave yesterday for Port
land to reside.
The W. R. C. and G. A. R. of
this eity will bold an open meeting
in their hail at 7:30 tomorrow
evening. All old soldiers are urgent
ly requested to attend.
Citizenship papers were issued at
the clerk's office Wednesday to
Spencer Bicknell. Mr. Bicknell
was born in England but has re
sided in the United States for 21
years.
Rev. A. C. Poling and S. M.
Wood left the first of the week for
Alsea, Waldport and other coast
points to hold brief revival meet
ings. They will be absent & week
or more.
The Mrs. Nancy Whitaker place,
situated 10 miles south of this
city and containing 267 sere?, was
eold Monday to Ira Griuge. The
consideration was $7,000 and the
deal was negotiated by Robinson,
Stevenson & Co.
W. G. Emery has disposed of his
photograph gallery and business in
this city and will s;ive possession
about July 1st. He was compelled
to do this on account of his wife's
h a'th. Just what Mr. Emery will
do on his retirement from business
in this citv he ha not determined.
Rey. Mark Noble, for many years
a highly esteemed citizen of this
city, left a few days ago for
some point in Washington, to
locate. He was followed Wednes
day by his wife and Mrs. Happer
sat, his daughter. Many Coryallis
friends unite in good wishes for the
family.
Tuesday, Titus Ranney came ont
from Summit and the following day
be went to Portland on business
and pleasure. On Tuesday he at
tained his "three score and tn" and
it can honestly bo said that he does
not look a day more than three
score. Mr. Ranney is the merchant
at Summit.
Wednesday, dining the morning
recess of the city school, Zulu Hies
tand, a little girl nine or ten years
' old, in some way had her left aruu
broken. She was hurridly taken
home and a doctor summoned by
Prof. Holmes, principal of the
schools. The arm was broken
above the elbow.
Mrs. Robert Steel, of Twin Falls,
Idaho, a former Benton county girl,
and daughter of Joseph Hecter, of
Well?, fell down a flight of step9
at her home a few days ago, dislo
cating an ankle and tearing the
ligiments loose in the knee. The
injury is both serious and pain
ful. The lady is a sister of Mrs.
Arnold King, of this city.
Mrs. J. W. Martin and daughter,
Georgia, relatives of P. M. Johnson's
wife and Mrs. McKellops, arrived
from San Francisco Monday. She
lost her home by fire. She is now
with her husband's sister, Mrs. A.
C. Tunison. After the earthquake
she was lost from her friends and
did not find them until the next
day. Sne ia nearly blind and was
led away from the fire zone by
strangers, slept on the side walk
on Van Ness Avenue the first night
after the earthquake; camped since
then at the Presidio, San Francisco.
Subject of sermon at the M. E.
church, South, Sunday mornii.g,
"Faith." At 8 p. in., "The Holy
Biol-."
B. C. Arnold intended to leave
yesterday noon for Days Creek,
Southern Oregon, to set up a boiler
and engine. .
It is probable that nearly if not
all of the county candidates will be
in Alsea tomorrow to attend the
parents' meeting that promises to
be a big event.
Lewis Hartley has filed suit for
divorce from his wife, Cora A.
Hartley. The complaint is of a
sensational character. W. S. Mc-
Fadden is attorney for plaintiff,
George W. Smith- has lived in
Benton county for the past 20 years
and is so well known that he needs
no introduction to the . republicans
of this county. No mistake will
have been made when he is elected
county commissioner.
The following well known gentle
men have consented to act as jud
ges during the horse show which is
to be held in Corvallis June 1 and
2: W. O. Trine, William . Bogue,
W. H. McMahoo. Entries can b9
made from now until May 31 by
calling on Grant Elgin, "this city.
There will be preaching services
in the Baptist church on Sunday,
May 20tb, at eleven and 8 p. m.
Miss Bettie Cook, of McMinnville
college, will sing several soIop.
Good music will be rendered for
both services. Come and hear the
converted sheepman, John McAllis
ter. About a dozen converts were bap
tised in the river: at Beulah, last
Sunday, and people gathered from
far and near to witness the services
A basket social was enjoyed at neon
by 200 people. It is reported that
upon going into the icy waters one
lady had an attack of heart trouble
and had to be carried away, another
lady fainted from the excitement
and there was more than the usual
number of sensational scenes inci
dent to such an occasion.
Emery Newton is a Benton coun
ty boy, born on a f-irm a few
miles west of Corvallis, where he
has lived with his parents for the
past 25 years. He is in overy way
a competent and reliable man and n
graduate of OAC. He has always
been a republican and ia entitled to
the loyal support of his party in
Benton county in his candidacy for
election to the office of county re
corder.
The Times would have you be
lieve that Buch loyal, old time re
publicans as Messrs. Belknap,
Jolly, VVilIiatn8 and Edwards were
bolters. Afck t'uese gentiemen if
they did not go into the primaries
with an equal chance to win as other
men, and if thy were not prepared
to abide by the decision of the yotes
of their party? They will tell you
yes. The Tiroes will continue to
rant about a "nigger in the fence,"
but ask the gentlemen yourself and
see where they stand.
President Gatch and P rof.
Horner, who returned from Newport
during the first of the week report
that rhododendrons will be in their
prime to-morrow when the sen
iors of OAC run their annual excur
sion to the coast. The prospects
are fioe there will be people from
Monmouth, Independence and Al
bany as well as this city. Those
holding tickets are requested to ex
change thern at the C. & E.
depot some time during today if
possible so as to avoid the rush
tomorrow morning.
Two members of the fraternity of
genteel beggars operated in Corval
lis Wednesday. They claimed to
hive been rendered deaf and dumb
by typhoid fever, and it was their
desire, as stated on their printed
postal cards, to pecure sufficient
funds to engage in some small busi
nees enterprise of their own. At a
local confectionery establishment
they drank eoda water, bought
candy and bananas and seemed to
be living in the upper story gen
erally, which is the case nine times i
out of ten with well dressed, able
bodied beggars of their type.
A large audience witnessed the
rendition cf "The Flower Queen"
at, the opera house Monday even
ing given under the auspices of the
Congregational ladies, Mrs. E. F.
Green being the director. By the
skillful use of small fir trees the
scene was seemingly that of a for
est, and was very pretty. There
were pleasing solos, duets, semi
cioruses and choruses, each per
former doing credit to herself and
to those who had spent eo much
time in planning and preparing the
affair. Mrs. Berchtold, Mrs. Pet
erson, Misses Marie Peland, Edna
Allen, Marie Cathey, Gertrude Mc
Bee, Hettie Lilly, Marian Chappell,
and Floy Johnson in iact every
Binger on the program, pleased the
audience, and the entertainment as
a whole was a decided success,
financially and artistically,, and
Mrs. Green is to be congratulated.
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WiLLARD COMPANY STRONG.
Engagement Commenced Last
Night in the Opera House.
"A , Western Gentleman' at
the opera house last night was a
decided success. It is sometimes
hard to write up the details of a
play, just as it is for a cartoonist
to portray an individual who has
no distinguishing features, and
this is one of those cases. The
company is so well balanced that
it is - difficult to. . say anything
about them without saying a
great deal. - MtJ Willard is a
talented actor, and the company
is of the very best material, all
excellent actors and actresses.
Tonight they are to play "The
Bells," one of Sir Henry Irving' s
great plays. . The" indications
are that the house will be crowd
ed, so you had better secure seats
early. -
To Assist Mitchell.
Throughout the states of Ore
gon and Washington there is an
intense feeling of sympathy for
and endorsement of the action
of George Mitchell in slaying
Edmund Crehield. . Mr. Mitchell
is a poor young man and he
needs Bnancial assistance. Many
of our prominent citizens are
taking the initiative and are
contributing.
me Lrazette wiu receive
contributions and receipt for the
same.
Help the boy in his trouble.
In response to the above appeal for
contributions for the assistance of
George Mitchell the Gazette is in receipt
of $67, contributed as folio wj:
Harry Pritchard ..$ 100
B. W. Johnsou.. 5 0(1
Cottage Grove party 45 00
W. H. Rickar.1 1 00
Frank W. Hughes, Canyonville. .. 1 00
I. L. Finlav " 1 00
A. B. Alexander 1 00
John Doe 1 00
T. H. Davia 1 00
E. E. Wilson.... 5 00
I. D Bodine 1 00
S. H. Horton . 1 00
Thos. Bonlden 1 00
George W. Smith.. 1 00
John Doe 1 00
A Word About Pipe Organs.
The Kimball Pipe Organ,
which has been brought to Cor
vallis by Piof. Taillandier for an
Organ Concert to be given on
May 25th, is a novelty in more
than one way. The action or
mechanism, employed in the
Kimball Organs is a revolution
in organ ; building. If is
Duplex Tubular Pneumatic
throughout, including key action
(both manual and pedal), stop
action and couplers.
One of the practical advantages
is the compactness. By doing
away with the old style action
with trackers, stickers, levers,
squares and all the other acces
sories necessary in the old track
er action much room is gained.
The organ, now in the College
Chapel, with its hundreds of
of pipes would occupy double the
space were it not tor the tubular
pneumatic action employed solely
in the Kimba'il Pipe Organs.
Making- Friends.
Fred C. Peil is making friends
everywhere in his canvass for the
office of sheriff of Benton. This
is not strange for Mr. Peil's man
ner is such as wins your confi
dence at once. He is a man you
instinctively trust.
When it comes to clerical
ability he has no superior in the
county and if elected all county
business coming to him will be
attended promptly and satisfac
torily to all. Is there any good
reason why he should not be
enthusiastically voted to the of
fice by the republicans of Benton?
He is as deserving as any man
and republicans should . take a
pride in giving a worthy young
man a start in life.
Reduced Rates.
Offered for the East by the S. P.
Company. Corvallia to Chicago and re
tain, $73.95; St. Loais, $69.95 ; Milwau
kee, $72.15; St, Paul and Minneapolis,
$62.45; .Sisux City, Council Bluffs,
Omaha, St. Joseph, Atchiason, Leaven
worth and Kansas City, $62.45.
Sale dates: Jane 4, 6, 7, 23 and 25;
July 2 and 3; August 7. 8nd 9; Sep
tember 8 and 10. .
Limit going, lo days; retain limit,
9o days, but not after October 31. 42tf.
Additional Local.
: A. C. Troxel, who has been over
at Newport of late engaged at car
penter work, has been in Corvallis
tha greater part of the week arrang
ing to move to the "City by tne
Sea" to spend the summer. . It is
likely that he will return to the
coast today.
Pupils of Mordaunt Goodnongh,
formerly of this city, are to give a piano
recital at the Western Academy of Music,
Portland, , this evening.
"A Belated Introduction" will enter.
tain a large audience in the opera houEe
next Wednesday evening. -
We are requested by our socialistic
brethren to announce that Joseph
Wanhope, a social orator and ? lecturer,
will speak at the court house tomorrow
evening. On account of those who are
of the political.faith of Mr. Wanhope we
bespeak a good crowd for the gentleman.
It will only cost you 10 cents to
see the great rose show at the opera
house...;.. .42.
Presbyterian church, M. S. Bush,
pastor. Bible school 10 a, m . Worship
11 a. n., subject, ."Otherworldiness."
C. E. Meeting 7 p. m. Evening service
at 8 subject, :'A Square Deal." .
Yellow Dent field corn for 8eed
Oregon 'aised, finest on earth for
sale at Zierolf's. 37 tf
The entertainment given at the Pres
byterian church Wednesday, evening
was well attended and the program,
which was of a musical and literary
order, was a good one and was splendidly
rendered. The entertainment was follow
ed by an ice cream social.
Be sure and come to the Rose Car
nival given by the Presbyterians
the last of this month.' The date
will bean nouncod next week. 42.
Myrtle Spaulding went to Portland a
few days ago to attend the funeral of her
cousin. It is probable tbat sbe - will re
sume her musical studies at the Williams
School, that city.
Men Wanted Saw Mill and
LiumDer iara laborers per
day. Woodsmen $2.25 to $3.00.
Steady work. At ply to Booth
Kelly Lumber Co., Eugene, Ore
eon. 34tf
Daring the past week the peace officers
of this city have made ten indictments
on the charge of drunkenness. So far
four of tho :e charzed have paid their
fines.
Save your choice roeee for the rose
show. Liberal premiums will be
offered. 42.
United Evangelical church regular
services Sunday. Evening subject,
"Shall the Present Local Option Law be
Repealed A Discussion of the Proposed
New Liquor Law." C. T. Hurd, pastor.
Dr. P. T. Starr, Osteopathiet.
Office over First National Bank,
Corvallis. Hours 10 to 12 a. m.
and 1 to 4 p. m. The doctor is a
recent arrival in our city and re
spectfully solicits consultations !
with n:ifh Tnnln n mnv hm in I
need of medical assistance. 37 tf.
A large assortment of nicely
trimmed hats for children, also a
fine line of hats for old ladies to be
sold at very low prices. Mrs. J.
Mason. 39 tf.
"A Belated Introduction."
The above entitled play has
been rehearsed faithfully by local
talent lander the direction of Mrs.
B. W. Johnson and is to be pre
sented in the opsra house next
Wednesday evening, May 23.
The play is to be given under the
auspices of the A. O. U W.
lodge in this city, and the pro
ceeds will be used by said order
in charity work. An evening of
pure enjoyment is assured.
Act I. Home of Hiram Green, St.
Augustine, Florida Morning.
Act II. The Sama Evening.
Act III. Ia the Berkshire Hills Six
months later. Time, present.
CA8T OP CHARACTERS.
Frederick Ossian, ...Ooilie F. Cathey
Andrew Strong, his friend A. J. Bouquet
Hiram Green, Ambitious and willing to
pay, .....Geo. A. Cathey
Barrington, hie son.. Grover Cate
Roscoe Bilzer, who has a soft heart
H. C. Getz
Coddle, Butlet to Green H. B. Carter
Mirriam Stuart Dodge, Mary Danneman
Mrs. Beverly Stuart Dodge,
Bess Danneman
Mrs. Ossian, mother to Fred,
- Gladys Moore
Susan Elise, daughter to Green,
Myrtle Harrington
For Treasurer.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of treasurer of the City of
Corvallis, subject ro the decision of the
voters at the coming city election.
42-3 William McLagan.
For City Treasurer.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for the office of city treasurer, subject
to the decision of the voters in the coming
city election. Ed Andeews.
ilia ijaiiiiiiaiits I
Tin
Of RALSTON HEALTH SHOES are Right
The laws that govern foot-structure are
applied to the making of all Ralston
Health Shoes. Every partSof a Ralston i
in proper proportion to every other part.
That means Ralston Health Shoes don't dis
tort or. vary the natural, structural Hues of
the boot to achieve style. They are the most
stylish shoes on the market, yet they never
depart from the hygienic principle of nature
proportions. Ralstons will feel like home to
your feet. They fit the feet at the start no
need of breaking in. ,
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