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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 19, 1906)
tCCAL AND PrRSimt A. P. Starr and George Hum phrey arrived home Tuesday from a few days' business visit in Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mosea de parted f r Ariz ma, Wednesday, for a month's pleasure trip ad a visit with relatives. Jesse Mosea ia in charge of the Corvallis Btore during bia brother a absence. Mrs. Rankin and daughter, Mrs Hansen, left this week for their , home in Portland after a three- weeks' visit with ''Grandma" Coop er, west of CorvaUis. Jesse Ran kin remains for auotbei week at the Cooper home. Harley Hall has purchased a lot on Main street of Mrs. Martba Cauthorn. of Portland, and is t build a cottage thereon immediate Jy. The lot is in tne center ;i tne block on which the Fred Clark and Minor Swick homes are located. The Baptist state convention, in session in Alb'iny this week, haa been very successful and the attendance haa been large. Del egates from all parts of the state, and prominent ministers and church officials are participating in the meetings. The subject at the First Method ist church Sunday morning wiil bf :One of the Christian Forces.'"' In the evening a five minute prelude will De given on the deaths of Sam Jones and Reno Hutchinson, and the sei mon to follow will be, "Who is thn Man?" Everybody heartily wel come. The newly elected r fficers of th Epworth League of the M. E. church are: President, Waldo Cor bett; 1st vice, Fred Luce; 2nd Miss Frances Belknap; 3rd, Miss Marian Chappel!; 4th, Miss Georgia Her bert; treasurer, Lester Marre; sec retary, Miss Ella Foster; chorister. Miss Libbie Rice; assistant, J. D. Kelly; organist, Frank Wbite; as sistant, Miss Georgia White. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walters of Elmira, Lane county, were in Cor .vallis, Tuesday, en route t the coaBt for a visit. Mr. Walters is well remembered in this city, where he attended college four years a-i 1 was a tar player on the footba'i team during; that periu. It ia p - eible tbit he mny be in Corvalllis tomorrow to participate in theabiru ni game on OAC field. Mr. Wal ters is in the sawmill business i? Elmira. Mrs. F. L. Moore and little son, Layman, arrived Tuesday from Chicago and left yesterday for Brownsville for a visit wifa rela tives. While in this city Mrs. Moore renewed old friendships that were formed during the residence here of herself and husband, while the lat ter was pastor of the M. E. church. Rev. Moore has just been trans ferred from Chicago to Kelso, Wash., and is now in charge of the latter pastorate. A quiet wedding occurred at the home of Rev. G. H. Feese, Monday evening at nine o'clock, when he performed the ceremony that unit ed Mrs. Elizabeth Condra of Corval lis, and Emra A. Merchant, late cf Oceanside, San Diego county, Calif. Only the necessary witnesses were present. The bride is a sister cf Prof. j Holmes and has resided in Cor vallis for two years or move. Tne groom is a business man, and a gen tleman of pleasing manner. He left Wednesday for Washington in search of a location, and until such is found Mik. Merchant will remain in this city. Miss Edna Irvine, a former pop ular Corvallis girl, is now on the road, in an ingenue role, with the "Square Deal" theatrical company which opened in Hartford in Sep tember, hut is now in Washington, I). C. .The company plays a week in frscn place and cover all the large eastern cities, coming as far west as Denver. Miss Irvine has a 40-weeks' engagement, and may possibly have time for a flying trip to Corvallis in the spring She de clares herself delighted with the roving life of an actress, but says it is very hard work. Many friends in Corvallis will learn of her success with pleasure. Mr. BucX, who ia representing the Monroe Lumber and Milling Co., of Monroe, Washington, came into the clerk's office with a batch of deeds late last evening to be recorded. They represent a number of claims bought recently in the Lake Creek region. The company has purchas ed something over 5,000 acres in Lane and Benton counties and if they can secure as much more at reasonable figures, they will build a railroad into that section within a year or two to get it out. The road will lead into that region from Cor valiii, Junction or Eugene and as yet it cannot be determined which will be the. lucky point. If they cannot secure the timber they need at reaSonabld figures they will not ' build, but will hold what they have for speculation - and abandon the prospective road for a time. Eu g?Q9 Register. J . . John. Ingle made a business trip to the coisfc this week. Levi Orejn has purchased a new gasoline engine for his woodsaw. M S3 Mamie Starr, one of the In pendence telephone office operators, was confined at home with illness several days this week Mrs. Adam Wilhelcn Sr. has been quite ill the past week at the family home in Monroe. With her daughter she returned two weeks ago from the East. Miss Elsie Reed, who was etrick- en with typhoid fever a few dayB. ago, is in a very serious condition, and Miss Nelson, a trained nurse of Saiem, arrived Tuesday to be at the bedside. Charles Young left Wednesday for San Francisco in search of em ployment. At present carpenters there are .receiving $5 per dav and there seema to be plenty of work for all corners. Rumor has it that the marriages of several Benton county people are to occur soon, among them a briie and groom from Southern Benton, the date for which is the very lat ter part of this mor th.. Miss Birdie Gallentine returned to Portland this week after nursing Elmer Tayior through a siege of, typhoid frtver in this city. The litter is now convalescent and will be abl6 to sit up in a few days. W. O. Hecbart came down from Eugene, Tuesday, to resume opera tions on the A. J. Johnson brick. He has several large bwiidings .un der construction in Eugene, among them a fine resider.ee of his own. froi. uorner, who nas just re turned from a trip- through the Hold Land, has been writing vivid ly of his experiences in one the Portland dailies. Prof. Horcer i a deep observer and anly narrates the incidents of his trip, at the same time weaving into his story the his toric facts connected with thp coun tries visited. Albany Herald. There fa no denving the fact that Oregon is h record breaker as a fruit state. The first full carioad of pears shipped from Rozue River valley this vear to rsew York City netted the grower $2,710, the gross figures beinjj $3. 40. L-, year the same ernwr outlined ?..4v9 gross and $2,700.73 net. for a carload of he F-iit.e f i nit. The pears were of he Ounaice variety Prune packing has been in prog ress this week at the btone prune driers, one of which is located at Oakville and the other at Corvallis. Two cars were packed Monday and Monday night and a third was ready for shipment Tuesday. The fruit goes to Salem and from the two driers about 40 tons will be sent. While the price paid is not given out, it is presumb;y 3 1-2 cents or upwards. A certain Corvallis dog owner feels like turning a double-barrelled, shotgun loose on the miscreant who poisoned said owner's bird dogs. One of the animals was poisoned while shut up in the rightful owner's woodshed, and the other an;mal fell a victim to the "dope" while turned out for a few minutes exercise. Taxes were paid on the dogs and they bothered no one, and the wrath of the owner certainly seems justi fiable, judging from the circumstances. Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas of Mon mouth fell dawn the back steps at her home Friday morning, sustain ing a fracture of her right hip. She was taken to Portland on the after noon train, at which place she will receive treatment at a hospital. Mr. Henderson Murphy an older broth er of Mrs. Lucas, residing at Cor vallis, was also taken to Portland on the same train with his sisjer for medical treatment. Mrs. Lucas is psst 70 years of age. The meet ing of the brother and sister on the train was a complete surprise to both. West Side Enterprise. The Albanv club team which played football in Corvallis ist Saturday is to go against. Multno mah club tomorrow in Portland. The Albany Herald says: The Al banv Athlet'c club's football team is I eig drilled hard this week in preparation for the game on Satur day with Multnomah in Portland. The team, besides practicing in the afternoon, is going through a two hours' signal practice every night in the armory, and the team work has already improved 100 per cent over what it was before the Corval lis game. The members feel that they were caught unprepared at Corvallis and will endeavor to be in trim when they meet Multnomah. Word lr3m the camp of the wearers of the "Winged M" states that the Portland clubmen will use simply their lightest men and give all a chanca to play, the opinion seeming to prevail that Albany has a weak team. The locals are content to let thia opinion . remain with the northern clubmen until the game - and will then try to remove the er- -- : ' - - ' ' - roneoua gjim-pression. - , Riy Irvine is t'veli'-g" this pea son ith the Rip Vau AVirkie stock company, being now - in - Washing ton, but headed for the E st.: Io- dependence Enterprise. Roy form erly held a case on the Gazette. - ' Have your eyes fitted by one who knows how Matthews, the optician. 84 f The hop market is looking up. Dealers report several buyB.- Prices generally seem to be a shade high er, ranging in the deals made, from 14 to 16 cents. Comment is made on the increased yieid- Many in stances are reported of the crop lun ning from 20 to 30 per cent above liberal estimates. This condition appears to be as general as it is un usual. Statesman. V . See Zierolf for all kinds of grass seed, orchard, timothy and clover seed. 74tf Rev. G. H. Gibbs, pastor of the M. E. church, South, will preach next Sunday on the following subjects : At 11 a. m. "The Providence of God;" at 7:33, "Suc cess and Failure." Save money by buying your watches and jewelry of Matthews, the optician and jeweler. 84' f O. L. Alford ha9 been appointed guar dian of his brother, William Earl Alford, with his bond fixed at 1,000. It seems a life insurance policy for $500 was mide in favor of William Alford and it is this estate" that has made the appointment of a gaurdian necessary. . Dayton Bros., the eye spec ialists, will have their office at the Hotel Corvallis, one day oulv, Saturday, Oct. 20. Eyes ex- ! amined free. 86 i , United Evangelical church, corner of 9th and Harrison streets, C. T. Hurd. pastor. Morning subject, "The Work of the Holy Spirit." The evening service will be held in honor of and for the stn dents. Special music will be a feature of j the evening. The subject will be "The Before You Buy a Fall Suit C ; . . . See What We Can Give You -Kft3Sr5? -WKRSa and -j V : : 1 J Jf. . j MICHAELS-STERN 4FINE CLOTHING MiCHaci. srtan Co. Power of the Mind, vited. Everybody is in- W ANTED Travelers for esta' -lished house. $12 per week; ex penses advanced, references. Ad dress, with stamp, Jos. A. Alexan der, Corvallis, Or. " 85 The latest departure in railroad-! ing is being planned by C. fl.Sper -! cer. general pisenger sigent of the ' Colorado Midland, and before! pleasure-seeking tourists throng to Colorado next summer the moun tains will probably ba resounding to the strains of symphony and grand opera from every passing train. So much does Mr. Spencer appreciate music that the Colorado Midland trains will install orches tras in parlor and observation cars to play classic and ragtime while the tourists are gazing enraptured oyer the mountain grandeur through -hich. the road paesB. During meal hours an orchestra will play in the dining-cars. Oregonian. The W. R. O. ladies are to give a Hal lowe'en party on Hallowe'en at the I. O. O. F. hall. There will be a ghost dance, witches' carnival and various other games and amusements. Supper 15c. 86-7-8 Presbyterian church, M. S. Bush, pas tor; Bible school 10 a. m., Communion and reception of members 11 a. m., C. E. meeting 6:30 p. m. At 7:30 p. m. the pastor will preach the first sermoa in a series on "Old Testament Characters"; Subject for the evening, "Adam." Organs and pianos for sale or rent. R. N. White. Phone 405. 82-tf You will see that our new model Suits are costly in appearance, but moderate in price. You will see that the style and hang of every garment is distinct ly smart and correct You will see that the Suits of your size will fit like one made-to-measure. Never have we had so large a showing of the famous ' . . - - 9 ' ' ' . ' t , "' Hart Scheduler & Marx and MichaeisStern Fine Clothing as displayed here this season. The style and fabric assortment is complete and you'll be able to satisfy your taste at every price. Fall Sack Suits for Men and Youn Men in a wide range of worsteds, cheviots and cassimeres in handsome stripes, plaids and checks, cut in the smartest single and double-breasted styles and hand tailored at every point, inside and out a first-class custom-tailor couldn't make you better suits for dou ble the money at .$12 -to $30 Smartly Tailored Sc9i9o9 Suits ' For Boys made of sturdy fabrics in beautiful patterns nobby single and double breasted Sack arid Norfolk Jacket Suits, at S2.50 to SIO Fall Overcoats for en and Youns: Men all the new models in extreme and conservative cut, in the fashionable medium and dark gray over coatings in wide wale and herringbone weaves, at There will be a reception for the young people of the Presbyterian church and their friends at the Manse next Friday evening. A splendid program has been arranged and a good time is assured. See Zierolf for Economy Jarp.74t The Coffee Club gives on9 of its popu. lardanciug parties tomorrow evening. Prof. Sesley of Independence will furn ish the music and a good time is assured. FOR SA.LE Fir wood; can de liver at any time. Call P. A. Kline's line, Phone No. 1. 84tf Miss Nellie Shove, of Junction City, is the guest of her cousins, the Misses Dinges, in this city. v Wanted Oak logs, 17 to 26 in ches in diameter. Inquire Central Planing Mills, Corvallis. 81-tf Eugene has decided to have a $20,000 Y. M. O. A. building. The matter was settled at a meeting thia week held by the board of directors. Have your watch cleaned for $1; mainspring for $1; all work guar anteed at Matthews', optician and jeweler. 84tf D. Maines and family, who arrived recently from California in search of a location, have purchased a iarm about ten miles south of Corvallis, near the Buttes, and moved onto it Tuesday. Mrs. H. W. Kaupisch haa been visit ing relatives in Albany this week. For Sale. 30,000 acres of land in Lincoln atd Benton Counties, Oregon, along the C. & E. R. R., known as Road Lands, now owned by an Eastern Company. For prices and terms, call or address, It., H. Fish, Western Agentj Albany Oregon. . ' ; ;J . : .78-tf , - 1 . $12 to $35 j , Estaislssheti 1864 . The People's Stop Corw&M, iv HBssMBiaf ,,' , Lim inn mi i I, I i . """T H'KffliSigaa& Why Not Use Electric Lights? &5$s$$$!Sg!M&&2&$&$ ; s j --WSssn You && U in Ossr Msl Stop scratching matches on jour wall, g (0& ' HEiFs-E&0k 0rf!l H Those streaky match scratches look 9 J3L $ J? E5 mighty bad on any wall. But as long as a Mfik v&r yon continue to" use gas or oil you'ye g6t v WW gj ESP;II3SgSSgg5aSSEBEg3 SL to use matches.. if Z' S, ' The "matchless light" is the electric ' L XLjnf Bff WffB WfgSllBflf 2 light,-a simple twist of the wrist does it. . Jl JLJLP We are improving and perfecting our B j-U"' ".'l'"t UfflW$d mjm lighting service in this city and can give f I w?ffM ff"- -fM Jk Kffi8'$zW v $ better service for less money than ever 1 Slf-if-SJs. 4a in the history of the city. i ' 4 M WHat Srftart,y Dressed The cost of wiring has been reduced ' Cj f , ff Men Will Wear This Sea- until itis within reach of all. , ".f'S'WWSSn " " CALL ON US If you woald like to know more about jr fy.i-Y ,,-c "?;v3 aS' S it, call on us in our new office opposite SM Ip the O. J. Blackledge furniture store cr ft 'If-ltm" Conforming to Fashion's phone us, Ind. Phone 469. '' j MMM'Sh Latest Decrees . . De- a Willamette Valley Co. S '''''jTWW signed by Artist Tailors G. A. Clarfe, Mgr. M lilitJJP . . . Fashioned by Master a . 74-tf g "mT Workmen.. Are Some of cf ' Q ' iXM the Reasons Why. f yttw Kuppeiilielnier I 1 Yasa Are New 1 I Wllm ClOfMiig - - . f I I I ft - THE BEST .. I i i . F. L HilLEB I I . Fop Your B Ml . . For Fall and Winter 1 ' 'n i iMuMwKP SI . - , M - . . . , ... ... i -..I - . - ""T"" J We can supply yon at prices that will please you. The latest in Hats, Caps, Shoes, Clothing and All Men's Furnishings A. R. Russ CORVALLIS, ORE. Opposite the Posioffice , - , ... Ind. Phone No.4g4.s Lok in Wfiffsdfow For the correct thing in the jewelry line. We have a fine of jewelry and silverware that is astonishing in its grace and beauty and magnificent in its size and completeness. Engraving nicely done in the latest ribbon script styles. Repairing that is guaranteed and prices that are in keeping with the class of wotk done. " . E- V. SSPRATT, Jeweler and "Optician.-,,,