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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 28, 1906)
IGWI ASD PERSONU Mre. Afiiia Nlill&lfwas confined to Tier bd net ral dfcys thi.- week with illness. Mrs. CUreoca Vidito tus return ed home fron visit of several days with her mother at Shfcdds. Miss Lilly McKinoey has been engaged to teach the Oak Rid-je school the coming term. Sue begins next Monday. Cbarle Callahan and Robert B'acTc of Big Elk were in Corvallis Tuesday, leaving the same day for Crescent City, California. Recorder Emery -Newton and family expect to move to Corvallis next week. They will occupy one of the J. F. Yates cottages. Rev. and Mrs. M. C. Starr were in Corvallis, Tuesday, en route 10 Portland to attend the M. E. con ference. They reside at Balleton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ambler ar rived Wednesday from their four months' visit in Scotland with rela tives. They had a fiae trip and are well and hearty. Tonight at the armory the Seniors of OAC will give their annual re ception. The affair will no doubt be up to the usual senior standard and is certain to be largely attend ed. The newly elected trustees of the Methodist church are: - George Lil ly, Dr. Cathey, Virgil Walters,' J L. Underwood, Minor Swick, G.-'F. Rice, J. U. Wells, Prof. Holmes and W. C. Swann. - The lumber arrived and work was started on the S. L. Kline resi dence Tuesday. Norton Adams is the builder and the dwelling will be a very handsome structure with every modern convenience. C. D. Thompson, formerly of this city, left T.aesday for hia home in Hood River after a visit with Cor vallis relatives. He speaks in glow ing terms of the Hood River fair to be held theie October llth to 13th. Miss Mabel Witbycombe went to Portland, Wednesday, to visit a week or ten days and attend the wedding o Miss Estelle Killin, th iauahter of Regent Kilin 'of OAC, -which occurred Wednesday eveuicg. The Corvallis Business College opened this week and while the m rollment is small, a larger nimhf" of pupils are expected next wefk . Everything is moving along nicely under the management of Miss Emma Yoder. Mrs. F. L. Miller is in Portland, where she attended the wedding of her niece, Miss Grace Simpson, which occurred Wednesday. The bride is well known to many Cor vallis people, where Bhe has visited frequently in the paet. Miss Phoebe Lamberson of Cor val is writes a friend tha't phe is getting along pplendidly at DmLhp; where she ia stenographer in tha ot tice f the Salem, Falls City and Western railroad company. Miss Lamberson is a gradutte of the Cor vallis Business College. Fercuson Chapter No. 5 of Mas ons is to have a "high jinks" Wed nesday evening. The Royal Arch Degree will be conferred on three cnndidates and a .banquet will be enjoyed. The order is one of the oldest and most honored, and is moving right along in membership. G-orge Warren of Drewsey, East ern Oreaon, and his sister,, Miss Pearl Warren, of Ontario, arrived Tuesday for a visit with their sis ter, Mrs. Milton Morgan. After an extended visit they will prob hlv hfl ftRcomnanied home bv Mrs. Morgan who will go to Eastern Oregon in the hope of benefitting her health. Afrer mnnv vexatious dflavP, thf hij'iienr..f uoV ?r tht Wiilimette Valley Company' litis arrived Tuesday and the work of fuly con necting up the new plant will be hurried to completion. The new lines to be put up will carry a vol -age of 10,000 instead of 2.V00 volt age as at preseat, and will furnish as brilliant lights as can be found anywhere. At a public sale held near Halaej a fw days ago, and which was at tended by a Corvdlisite, Poland China sows sold for $40 each; shoats weighing 50 or 60 pounds brought $0 or $7; stock sheep sold for $5 and and cows for from $20 to $3U. The fact that struck the Corvallis man as remarkable was that sows brought more than cows, and shoats wore than sheep. The Independent telephone line men are busy people these days as the company is adding materially to its facilities and is putting in many large new cables that will provide a much better service for patrons. The change will be wel comed by those who have been suf fering the tortures of a' four, five and six party line service, owing to the company's inability to furnish .more lines. - - : " . Arthur Bouquet left yesterday for a few days' visit in Portland. Mrs. G. R. Farra, Mrs. Inez Wil son and Miss Grace Wilson gpent yesterday shopping in Albany. M. E. Church, South; Sabbath School at 10 a. m.; subject at 11 a. m.i Tne Divine Guest;" at 7:30, p. m "The Two Ways." Mr. and Mrs. Tom Plaster, aged 65 and 63 respectively, picked 21 boxes of hops last Thursday, there by earning between them $10.50. Mr. and Mrs. Plaster live at Leba non. Independence We6t Side. 'Mrs. B. W. Wilson and daughter Miss Minnie, left yesterday morn ing for New York City, where they will spend the winter and possibly remain. They. are followed by the good wishes of many warm friends. At their ball Wednesday evn ing the United Artisans are to have a social and a general good time. There wiii be a program and a col lation, and all members are expected to be there, wearing a happy smite and their "best bib and tucker." The Baptist Chapel Car left Wed nesday for Wells, after a. five weeks' stay in Corvallis. Rev. Hermen sten will return to Corvallis, Sun day, to preach at the Baptist church morning and evening. The meet ings here were well attended and very interesting, and the speaker will no doubt be warmly welcomed at Wells. Rav Stonier Io6t a valuable colt which he had in pasture on the is land . recently. The animal -was shot and killed by some unknown marksman, in what manner no one knows. Mr. Stonier had been offer ed $325 for the span of which the colt was one. The accident is one which should be a warning to all hunters and others who go about with fire-arms. There is an enrollment at the Corvallis public school now of 375. Last year, on the same date, there were 400 enrolled. A year ago last Monday 90 pupils enrolled during the day, but this year only 50 were registered. The decrease is due, it is thought, to the fine weather, which keeps many pupils from com ir.g in until certain fall work is finished. ( The Independent long distance telephone line from Portland to Corvallis is now completed a fitile luore than half wsj", and is expect ed to be finished within .the rex', two months. The poles are 30 foot cedar, 9 inch tops and 40to t.be mile; the wire is number 8 copper. Out of the Corvallis Independent office, the company is going to run a new lead cable with 150 pair wires to the C. & E. R. R. and from there a 50 pair lead cable will go to Jobs Addition, another towards Philomath and a third ove onto the college hill. The company has from 50 to 60 new subscribers that they are unable to get phones . in fur until this work is, done. Most oF the material is on hand for the work, so those not having phones will not have to wait but a short time. To string this new cable on the'ptles will require some JO or 15 experienced men in this line of work; Albany's athletic fraternity, not to be behind, has bestirred itself, and. yesterday a c'.ub was organized to be known as the Albany Athletic Cinb. The members will familiar ize themselves with the new foot ball rules and a teau will at once be put into the field and active practice initiated, beginning Satur day. M. H. Gibbons, who has been elected manager, said last night that new 6uits had already been Drocured for the team. Prac tice will take place in Rambler Park. Irwin Schultz will act as captain sf the team, and will likely occupy his old position at quarter. Games are scheduled thus far with Siilem on October 20; Eugene, Nov ember 3; The DiUe, November 10 and 16. An efforf. is being made to secure W.-Lair Tnompsoa as coach. "VVitb th truauiity of good material which is at Ijand, Albany holds fair; to V have a strong team this season. Wednesday's Herald. Corvallis is on the map and the fact is known beyond the boundaries of Beuton county. This fact is made clear in letters that occasion ally arrive from the middle and eastern states, showing that the eyes of many are turned westward and that Oiegon as a homeland ia known far and near. One of these writers is J. W. Uri, of Nebraska, who sends to have hia subscription to the Gazette renewed and also gives some practical suggestions as to what 'eastern readers desire to get in the local paper. One thing they wish is to know -of what ail ment Ore gonians die. Mr. Uri save: "As soon as I can dispose of mv rjroDeitv here I- -am coming to Oregon and to your, -neighborhood, j I am takms-rtha paper to reaa up on your locality" and severaLotfeefs'1 here also read it. We are interest-, ed to know whatpeople, ;diff bf soj when--you annoance a death please state the ailment." - H: Lewis, the Toledo merchant, transacted business in Corvallis Wednesday . - ; ; ' V - - For sale or rent, preferably 'for sale, residence and 24 acres of land on college hill." Address M. Robin son, Corvallis, Ore. ' , 73-tf Prof. Margaret Snail leit Wed- ne8day for MoMinnville and "Dallas to attend an institute. . "' - - Miss Ethel Downer spent Tues day visiting friends in Albany. Special prices to OAC students at N. A. Fisher's. , . : 80 Captain A. W. Rose wno has been visiting Corvallis relativea for the past two weeks, left Wednesday for his home at Lents, near Portland. He states that A. F. Hershner, for merly of this city, is-now principal of the ' Lents echoo!. He formerly taught at Gresham. Economy Fruit Jars at Zierolfs. : - . , '" ; 74tf Will and James Horning were in from Philomath, Wednesday, on business. They have not begun operations in their handle factory, as the machinery has not yet arriv ed. Tney have had to erect new buildings to house the plant and as soon as the machinery arrives they will be ready for business. Choice Grass Seeds Alslke, Red and Waite clover, Orchard - Grast, Blue Grass, Rye Grass and Timothy. Thatcher & Johnson. ; . 76-SO Mrs. Arch Horning is confined to her bed with illness this week. ' United Evangelical Church, , C. T. Hard, pastor. Morning subject "A Poor Marksman." '- Evening subject, "Possi bilities." Evening services at 6:30 and 7 :30 p. m. ' ' ; Dallas college opened for the year Tuesday. C. A. Mock, M. A4 Pb. D.? ie the newly elected president. - ; At the Baptist church next Sundar, the Rev.' E. E. Hermistori will preach in the morning on "The Sweetest Word"! and in the evening on "Where Will You Spend Eternity ?" Sundav school and preaching at tbe usual hours? - James Dobbin of Union,, is one of the new students at OAC. , He arrived the first of the week. . Opening at Miss Johnson's, Saturday, Sept. 19th from 10 a. m. until 8:30 p. in One day .only. Music itirtiilhed on the '! Trowbridge piano from Fisher's Music.' Store. 79-80 Miss Bertha Coon, - daughter of-Mr. and Mrs. Tom Coon of Bellefountain, left Wednesday for near The Dalles where . she is to teach school. Miss Mamie Stevens of Albany, ia the guesc mis wees oi miss xana Alien.., ji Manly Buckingham, who had a foot; severely cut quite a while ago, has been in'Corvallis several davs this week "and it was his intention yesterday to undergo an operation on the foot, in the hope 6 being cured, as the wound has hitberto' refused to heal although it has already; been operated on twice- ... . vl t1 For a beautiful: organ eee N. A.! Fisher. x 80 Mrs. C. A. Warner of Scio,' is the guest this week of her sister, Mrs. A. J. John son in this city. " . ; . Mrs. William Wagner is to return to day from the Burton hop yard at" Inde pendence,' where she has been fof four. weeks. Miss Luella .Wagner returned the first of the. week. ' , V. " ; Mrs. W. C. Schrieber who left here' re cently for the East, writes Corvallis friends that she has arrived safely at Smithfield, Illinois. Mr. Schrieberis ftv California, where he is engaged in" bind ing a residence for W. E. Du nham. ;a!so a former Corvallis resident. . ; : . Donald Graham leaves today or tomor row for his home at Grants Pass, after a visit of several weeks with Dr . and Mrs.. G. R. Farra, ' r i ''V - The scene at the corner where the A. J. Johnson brick is to be erected remind b one ot an ant hill these days, for from early in the morning until late at iiittht there is a crowd of spectators ofi hand watching the movements of the crew of men employed. The frame for holding the concrete is being put in and the place begins to look as though a building was was to spring up on . the-spot, Uniy a few short montlu and the corner. wilLbe adorned with one of the handsomest and most up-to-date structures that Corvallis has ever had. ' ' ; - The Ludwig piano ... that K.;A. Fisher took in exchange on a Trow bridge was sold a few days' ago to Miss Grace Jolly, residing a few miles from town. The Trowbridge is evidently a, good piano or such exchanges would not be . made by such people as Mr, Jolly, whose daughter is a fine musician k- and a critic. Mr. Fisher is certainly do ing a rushing business in his line, , - 80 From t he prize fighting ring to the saloon business is the latest in Jim Jeff en' riea' career. He ia to open a saloon in San Francisco and in his own words, as quoted in a dispatch, "Bling booze.-" -; The ticklish task of Tepainting" the tower, cresting, roof, and clock face at the court house has been awarded to - Al Betners and work will begin .as soon as possible. : Mr. Bethera painted ' the spire at. Fisher's mUl, ' a task that few would care wmndertake, but he apparently cares Come and Bring a Friend to Our Opsn ing Display of Wen's Fail Clothing . . . Copyright 1906, by Hart Schaffner jf Marx Stiff and Soft Hats' in the ."new Autumn shapes at $1.50 to $3.60. . Autumn Cravats, Shirts, Gloyes,. ; fashi0nable weaves, ranging in price from $12 to $35,." . . Hosiery, etc., from the leading and betfce yalue yQU neyer gaw than offered in thfl new makers of the country shown here, , j t ' i. vi t e u V v j' j j , , . .. , . ' shaped-to-waist Chesterfields of medium and dark gray . deserve your inspection. . . : .. - . : : . cheviots at z The People's Store ConrnifiG, very little whether: he is perched on six inch plank in mid "air. or walking alone a solid pavement on mother earths Mrs. Linnie Linville leaves tomorrow for her home in Portland, after a visit of Several weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lenger, in thja city, - : The eang of youngsters" that, has.been in the habit of hanging about the C. E. depot and awaiting tbe "arrival of be evening train has been practically broken ud by the police, and the effort to entire ly abate the nuisance will not be abn; doned until tha "gang' is routed, lhese youngsters have been a pest for a long time and the 1 police are determined to end the trouble -once and lor au,- ana youngsters hanging about the depot pre mises hereafter will probably find the trouble forV which they seem to be. in search. . . ' ' : ' ' ' Mahe it Your To See Our -New Line of , . Just in from the Factory The - Correct Thing in fall and winter styles "Wei. have also a complete' line .ofj Shoes,. Ready-Made" Clothing and "all Men's Furnishings. - ; ' Opposite the Postoffice Ind.". Phone No. 484. T ' fj Tomorrow and every day this week- we will have "open house' to show you the largest and most mag nificent collection of high-class apparel ever assembled here. . If you wish to be "posted" regarding the cor rect styles and fabrics and what constitutes GOOD -Clothing, then you shouldn't miss this showing of widely known , , . Hart Schaffner & Marx and MichaelsStern Fine Clotlng - -v - " ' ' . . .which we have in a wonderful - variety of conservative and extreme models in all the fashionable fabrics of. the best American and European mills . Men's and Young Men's Fall Sack Suits cut and finished in high-class custom-tailor style are 1 here at prices ranging from $10 to $30, with an excep tionally large assortment of swell single and double breasted Sack Suits splendid $18 value at ; . " ' $15 . Men's and Young Men's Fall Overcoats' r in all the new stvles and For Women, Misses end Children 1906 Fall an! Winter 1907 The Fall Season is right at hand, and if you jave been weigh- ; ing the merits of different: lines, the time of decision is now. We will show you in the "PALMER GARMENT" line the. most stylish garments.you can find. We Are Not 1 only showing the best styles, but in addition, the ' workmanship and quality of the . "PALMER GARMENT" are unexcelled. . - , ; : We Ask You to call on us whether you buy or not, ' It will give us pleasure to show -. THE, "PALMER GARMENT F. L MILLER CORVALLIS, oregoh .Sole Agent piKIXO IS ' - Theft coin? in and see my Una of .Sporting Goods, and be, con - v -vinced that it is the best and most complete line ever brouglit ; to your city, consisting of Guns and Ammunition, Fishing Tackle, . . - Base-baU Goods, ' Bicycles and Sundries, , Pocket Knives, - Razors, ' Sewing Machine Supplios, et; Gasoline and Dry Cells for sale. Agent fof the Olds' Gasoline Engines and Automobiles!? ; s Guns and Bicycles For Reii. First-class Repair Shop, t ' Ind. Phone 126 Rasidenca 324 - i E I lieht weieht overcoatinsrs of $18 .431 U' i BELIEWNiS: