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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 4, 1907)
: " e 1 Leading Corvallis Newspaper. Vol. PR TOLD TALES. Out of School And "Papa" Near ly Fainted. A coupla of game wardens had an amusing as well as a success ful "still hunt" over iu the Big Elk country a day or two ago, that resulted in three guilty par ties being apprehended for shoot ing elk, and ihat frightened one man almost into spasms. It seems that the game ward ens had received a "nudge" that the laws were being violated and that not only deer but elk, the latter now being very scarce in this section, were being slaugh tered. A certain Justice of the Peace resides in that district where the work was supposed to be going on, and in some manner this worthy gentleman got wind that the game wardens were to invade the suspected territory next day. With true neighborly regard the Justice proceeded to send his sons forth to notify all persons of the coming visit. The telephene was called into use also and soon every resident of the vicinity was warned of the coming fof the offi cers. All went well until the evening ot the officers' arrival, when two little daughters of the worthy Justice happened to go to a neighbors to spend the night. The game wardens, as it hap pened were tc spend the night at this same house. Innocent of doing mischief, the little girls de-J murely mlormed the people at the Bupper table that "the game wardens were coming and papa had sent oat the bovs to is form all the neighbors of the fact," The wardens smiled, and arm'- CoiiVAi.i.iis, Benton County, Oregon, Fi??day, .January 4. 190 As usual we will close out all our open stock possible, previous to our ANNUAL INVENTORY. We desire to call attention to what we have on hand: With the usual scarcity of Merchandise and the expected advance in all lines, we believe this sale will be of special interest to all concerned. ' Every article in the store will be reduced except W. L. Douglas Shoes and our own overalls. Sale will begin TWENTY Our store will ed with this evidence they visited the worthy Justice and asked where the sons were. This the father declared he did not know, but when closely questioned his courage failed him, great beads of perspiration stood on his brow, and he had to be assisted to bed. Fearing heart failure the ward ens let the matter rest, but when the fainting spell had passed the Justice confessed the whole pro ceeding. Not only this, but in the course of the cross-examinations that followed, it came to pass that certain hunters among whom some hard teeling existed informed on each other until three clear and unmistakable cases of killing elk were brought to light, and the guilty parties will be compelled to meet the fine that such offenses merit un der the "law. And it all came about because two little maids told tales out of school ! Flett-Foster. A pretty New Yeai's wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Foster, Tuesday evening at six o'clock, when Miss Maud Foster and Thomas Flett were united in marriage by Rev. M. S. Bush of the Presbyterian church. Only the immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony and after congratulations the company went to the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Hett, where a tempting supp: was served. The bride's dress was a dainty creation of white silk and lace, and she made a very winscme appearance. For the present the young cou ple will reside. at the Flett home. and they have the good wishes oi many warm friends. be closed all day Friday, January 4th, to MAKES PECULIAR THREAT. In Endless Chain Letter Corval lisites Receive Them. " An anonymous, endless chain letter has made its appearance in Corvallis the past few days, and those who have seen the missives are speculating as to what the object of the writer can be in starting such a scheme, as there is apparently nothing to be gain ed in the matter. Bishoo Lawrence, mentioned as the author of the prayer, has denied through the public press having had anything to do with the prayer, which brands the letter as a fraud in that respect, at least. Corvallis people who have re ceived the communications have paid no heed to them and at is not likely that anyone will lose my sleep through fear of the "calamity" that is threatened in the letter. Ia full the endless chain affair reads: Dar Friend: I am sending you a prayer with the request to be sent to nine people. Please do not break the chain. O! Lird Jesus Christ, we im plore thee, O eternal God to have mercy . on all maukind Keep us from all evil and sin an'' take us with thee, through eter nity. Amen. This prayer, was sent by Bishop Lawrence asking it to be rewrit ten and sent to nine person The one who will not do this w 11 have some misfortune. He who re-writes this prayer beginning the day it is received and sends one each day will on or before the ninth day experience some exeat joy. It was heard he who at 8 o'clock a. m., and continue until DATS ONLY All sales during this granted this request will be deliv ered from some great calamity. Please do not break the chain. An exact copy of the one I re ceived. A Friend. Began New Year Together. There was a pretty wedding in this city at noon Tuesday at the home of David Mehaffey, when Miss Alice Mehaffey was united in marriage to Walter Wells of Polk county. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. H. Feese in the pres ence of numerous relatives and friends. The wedding march was played by Miss Libbie Rice, and as jthe bridal party entered the parlor they were met under an arch ot Oregon grape, where the impressive words were spok. en. The bridesmaid was Miss EIna Wells, sister of the groom, and Carl Moreland was best mau The bride was very pretty in a dainty costume of white silk and lace, with veil. Her bou quet was white carnations. The decorations in the house were at tractive and the whole occasion was marked by brightness and good cheer benefitting such an event. After a tempting wedding din- , 1 i . , f ner had been disposed or, the happy couple lest on th i;2o train tor their new home at Buena Vista, followed by tht good wishes of many friends. The bride is au oiceoitd young lady of this city, and the groom is a young .nan ot high charac ter, and a member of one of Polk county's b-st families. Starr'a Bitry m,e secured the MrricM of D ek Llewellyn, the wonderful bread maker. ' R9tf & SON arrange stock and Calsbrated Anniversary. In Splendid Style Corvallis. Masons of The Masons celebrated the 50th anniversary ot their organization in this city, Tuesday night, in a manner benefitting such an im portant occasion. Invitations had been sent out to several hun dred friends and about 250 guests responded. The Masonic temple vas brightened and beautified by the skillful use of yellow and green crepe paper and mistletoe, and in the banquet room the tables were as artistically arrang ed as good taste and dainty fem inine touches could arrange them. The program was opened with a number by the male quarletle, composed of B. W. Johnson, Prof. Fulton, John Allen and Prot. Bradley; the address of wel come was given in a pleasing manner by Prof. Cordley, who was also in charge of the meeting. Mrs. E. R. Lake gave a vocal solo that was exceptionally good, and Z. H. Davis followed with a history of the local lodge, from its organization to the present time. Miss Edna Sbeehy, the new in structor in vocal music at OAC, sang and was heartily encored, - r- . and J. M. Hodson, of Portland made an address. At the conclusion of the pro gram the company retired to the banquet hall where Prof. Coroley acted as toast master and toasts were-given by W. P. Lafferty, J. B. Irvine, M. M. Davis, and Samuel Bullock ot Portland. A two-caurse banquet, that em braced all the delicacies of tb season, was enjoyed by the lar; crowd, and Raymond's orchest furnished ouutc while the fe ' Best Advertising Medhrm. No 4. reduce prices. was in progress. The occasion was replete with good cheer, and was one that will ever be rem embered by all who participated in if. Tiie charter members of the Corvallis lodge were: D. G. Clark, J. B. Broomfield, J. B. Congle, M. Stock, J. C. Avery, William Kaufman, J. A. Bennett, Joseph Latshaw, John Mclnteney and George P. Wreun. D. G, Clark was th; first master. He left Corvallis about 20 years ago, and died in Southern Oregon. All these gentlemen have long since joined theGieat Fraternity. C. & E. Extension. The statement is now made on good authority that the ties, rails and all building materials are now purchased for the ex tension of the Corvallis & East ern across the ftate to connect with some transcontinental 'line on the eastern border ot Oregon. The statement also announces that work will certainly be com menced next spring. The statement, coming from a man iu close touch with the C. &E., that the ties, rails, etc., are purchased for the extension of that road will be good news to the people of Oregon. Many pin their faith on the C. & E. and it is admitted by all that such a line would be the best possible one for this state as it would give direct connection wiih a Pacific port and would pen transporta tion on a direct line with the Middle West and Eastern states. Statements are made without nainber of railroad extensions and the rails are now laid for . yMrsuntil sue denly the final an- at is made and the iron horse comes Ex. , m
