Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, February 01, 1907, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextLOCAL AND PERSOWL Mrs. C. B. Starr is Enfferipg with a light attack of pneumonia; Born. Sunday, to Mr. and Mrs By Frantz in Kings Valley, a son. Ed Mahr is reported as being very );I at his borne in Jobs addition He has pneumonia. Mrs. S. W. Bain of Bellefountain has been the euest this week of ber ister, Mrs. O. J. BUokledge. T. J. Stacy went to Eugene a few days ago, here be has secured employment. The family follows later. Ed Wiles of Albany, formerly a prosperous rancher of northern Benton, was a Corvallis visitor Tuesday. Rev. P. A. Moses arrived home Wednesday from a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Sidney Trask, in Falls City. Ed Strouts of Summit was in Corvallis this week, laying in a sup ply of provisions and general nec essities. He departed for Lome Tuesday. Sam Whiteside has blood poison ing in his right hand, caused by a slight scratch, and is unable to be at his usual work. Attorney Milton W. Smith and daughter, Miss Josephine, of Port land have been in Corvallis this week on business. David Strunk and family are preparing to leave about the 15tb for their old home in Dakota, where they will again take up their res idence. P. H. Walton and family left Tuesday for Brownsville, where they are to reside. Mr. Walton has been the plumber at J. II. Smith's hardware store for some tinae. Ant,on Thompson of Cali'ornia visited relatives and old friends in Corvallis this week. Mr. Thorn p-1 I-on came to Oregon to attend the funeral of his father, the late Dr. E. J. Thompson. The Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ will give an old-fashioned box social in the thurch basement, tonight, Friday, Feb. 1st. A cordial invitation is extended to all. President E. D. Rsssler of the Normal school at Monmouth, and wlo has been mentioned as a pos sible successor to Presiuent Gatch as president at OAC, ras gone into the book and conteciionery business at M nmouth, having purchased a etore there. Tonight the Albany High School basketball tea to will play tne local team in tuis city. In the former game besween the two ttaius Cor vallia won, but the Albany papers etate that their team id much strong er now than it was then and thtit they expect to win. Prof. J. B. Horner of the Oregon Agricultural College, returned yes terday morning to Corvallis after delivering bis lecture on Palestine Rnd Eygpt in the United Presby terian cbnrch in this city Sunday night. The lecture was interesting iind largely attendeJ. Albany Herald. John Perin of Bellfountain has purchased 100 acres of land near liarrisburg and also a half interest in a hardware store in that city. Invoicing the stock has been in pro gross this week and today or tomor row Mr. Perin will mo3 his family to the new home. He will be assisted in moving by Albert Mer cer, Charleh Perin, and Mr. Hand sbu, the trip to be made by wagon. This state was never so well pre pared to take advantage cf the col onist one-way rates to Oregon as at the preseut time, because many thousands of people are asking re garding farming opportunities in Oregon, and are receiviug literature from many of the organizations holding membership in the Oregon Tt i - t - : U o V e 1 u U-i cud uroguu, i rpicrru' nil yc of all sections of the state. Every citizen of Oregon should get busy and write to friends of this oppor tunity to come out to this country. Low rates are to be offered by the railroads, beginning the first of March. The Linn County Horticultural society has held a meeting to con sider the preliminaries to th es tablishment of a fruit cannery in that city. A good number of the fruit growers were in attendance J J ! - J LI . V 1 1 1 r i m rii nHiri m.inn in nnintrraican . 1 . 1 and $1,000 has already been se- . t j s almost assured. It is intended tc aka it. vnrrn rna nmn nnn ar.r.an- inn of tVlA fitrminff olaRfl n nrl fmil luwna in pliiiiv i.mh iruiiH iihni. J . 1 . .1 . i . i al kind of soil and to grow those ruits that will do best and produce he finest quality of canned goods. JrlU.tUU plant is ountemplited. he plan is to make it a cooperative ncern. Ed Felton is confined to bis borne with i.lness this week. Webster Belknap of Bellefountain has been a Corvallis business visit or this week. Mrs. Sam King has been a visit or in Portland this week, having gone don Monday on a visit to her son. Mrs. A. D. Morrison lft Wed nesday for her home at Carlton, af ter a visit 13 this city with hei father, W. S. Lin villa. 1 he ferry has been tied no this weeK owing to the high water caused by the rain and also by tht snow melting in the mountains. Grant Elgin went to Portland Wednesday to be at the bedside of his wife, who is recovering from a surgical operation in the Good Sa maritan hospital. The addition and repairs to the james e leti name are about com pleted and the property is vastly improved in appearance. Rev. T. S. Handsaker is expec - e I home today from Cottage Grove, where he has been lor the past few weeks conducting a revival meet ing. At the Christian church next Sunday morning the pastor will on "God Our Refuge.' In the evening a special program will be given by the Y. P. S. C. E. There was a ten-cent "tea" at the Episcopal lectory Wednesday night which was a pleasant afiair. It was given under the auspices of the Ladies' Guild. Mrs. O.iie Witham left this week for Seattle, to remain. Her father, A. M. Witham, for wh?m she has been keeping house goes to the home of his son, Al Witham. in the country, to make his home. Teaching should be a profession which is taken up for life, the same as medicine or the law. Until the remuneration is made more at tractive such a condition is hardly probable, however. As long as the pay remains uniformly Email it will be a mere makeshift. The standard will also remain low until teaching becomes a business which requires special and thorough train ing, truthfully remarks an ex change. We wont tell which Corvallis lawyer's office it happened in, but here is the story: A long-faced, hawk-eyed lady with a rich brogue entered the office, leading two chub by little ones by the hand. "Be ye a reprobate lawyer?" demanded the visitor of the Corvallis attorney,, with an air that plainly indicated that he was, in her estimation 'Ye see, me husband died inter state and left these two little infi dels, and its mesilf that wants to be appointed electrocutoi," at which the Corvallis man promptly col lapsed. Euno, the little son of Senator and Mrs. A. J. Johnson, is suffer ing from a broken collar bone. El mo was riding in the delivery wag on with Wilbur Burred about five o'clock Tuesday afternoon, and was mting in the wagon alone while Wilbur carried parcels into a near by house. Tne horses started up very suddenly and as the wheels struck a pile of gravel in the st.eet, Elmo was pitched head-long from the wagon, the wheels passing over bis chest. It was eaied at first that internal iniuries bad been sustained, but fortunately the brok en collar bone was the worst and only irjurv, and the little lad is getting along nicely. Monday afternoon the funeral of F'red Tomlinson was held from the Baptist church in Albany, Ii9v. S. A. Douglas officiating. The ber vices at the grave were in charge of Laurel Lodge No. 7, Knights of Py thias, of which order the deceased was a member. Mr. Tomlinson died Sunday morning after a long illness of typhoid fever. The de ceased leaves a v ife to mourn his loss. He was 32 years old and was one of Albany's well known citizens. He was a eon of John Tomlinson of Benton county. The pall btarers were Rev. G. W. Nelson, Frank Skipton, A. W. Blackburn, Glen Junkin, Frank Powell, and H. F. Archibald. Interment was in the city cemetery. Corvallis and Benton county have ancther naton this week fo be thankful that they escaped the "silver thaw" that struck Portland Monday night. A rain was filling in that city when there was a change in the temperature and the rain turned to sleet, freezing on everything, until telephone and tel egraph wires were broken like threads, streets were blockaded, the city was in darkness, and live elec tric wires made traveling extremely dangerous. Many of the trees were ruined and the city park is a' most a wreck. And in Corvallis during this time the weather has beer, warmer than usual and only a little Oreson "mist" has fallen, reminding one that winter is here. Corvallis is certainly an exceptionally lucky trwn and its peop'e should feel thankful for their many blessings, Charles Hall of Portland was business visitor in Coivallis several dys this week. 1 "" ! : ; Mrs. Emma Tomlinson who hast een at the home Of her sister, Airs. Arnold King of this city for the pas few days, l-ft Wednesday for her nome in Albany. Rev. G. H. Gibbs will preach at the M. hi. Church, south, next bun dav on the following subjects: 11 . "m , "The Power W Nded," and 7:30 p. m., "The Value of Little Things." Rev. Thomas 3. Handeakar, pas tor of tne Christian' church at Cor vallis, out who for some time has been boldiLg a series of evangelistic meetings at Cottage Grove, was in v e city yesterday morning, ile reports tne meetings a magnificent uccess so far, and there has bean 39 t-dditions to the church. Eu gene Register. B. F. Irvine has been a Salem visitor this week. Claud Murphy has been the guest this week of friends in Independence. S. N. Wilkins leaves tonight for Van couver, Wash., to look after business matters lor a few days. H. B. Harlan this week purchased the P. H. Walton residence property , just north of the sawmill, and moved Tues day into the same. The enrollment at OAC up to 4 p.m., Friday was 661. This is 89 more pupils than were registered on the same date last year. While preparing to go up town Mon day afternoon Mrs. W. E. Brinn caught her shoe on the carpet and fell, breaking bone in her instep. The injury is not serious but is very painful. Henry Stone has arrived from a four months' yisit to Ohio, Iowa, Missouri, and other states in the 'East. He is not much improved in health, but reports a very enjoyable trip. There is to be an interesting game of basketball at the OAC armory tomorrow night, between the OAC and Monmouth girls' teams. The college band will fur nish music, and as it is declared the Monmouth lassies are playing "brilliant ball" it is probable the game will attract large crowd. Mrs. By Frantz of Kings Valley was reported as in a very critical condition, Wednesday, and it was feared she might not recover. She is a half sister of W. L. Reed of this city. Clarence Andrews arrived Tuesday from California and spent the night with his sister, Mrs. VV alter Wiles, leaving Wednesday on the return trip to hia home in .Nome, Alaska. Mrs. A. C. Danneman has leased the Mrs. J. C. Taylor residence and will take possession the loth of Fehtuary, when Mrs. Taylor and daughter, Mrs. Kennie, leave for Spckane to reside. ' Miss Leoua Marvin has recovered her rings that were stolen from her room a few days agu, as advertised in the Gaz ette. Toe uclprit returned them early Wednesday afternoon and hung them on the key in Mias Marvin's room door. Ed Buxton and bride arrived Wednes day afternoon from California. 1't.e bride was formerly Mrs. Daisy Stevens, who, with her eight year-jld daughter, went.from here to California fast fall. Paruoulrrs of the wedding have not been learned, hut a host ol friends join in wishing Mr. aud Mrs. Buxion a long and happy life together. Tn Woman's Home Missionary Soci ety of the M. E. ihurch is planning to give a costumesocial and supper on the 22nd in the church basement. Many pleasing features are being arranged and the affair promiBeB to be very unique and enjoyable. A special meeting was held at Fair mount Grange in northern Benton county Tuesday. The members of the Grange enjoyed a visit from the State Master, Hon. A, T. Buxion ho is spend ing the winter mouttis in making official visits to the grangers of the state. The State Master is well posted and his lec ture was very instructive. A splendid dinner was served such as is found no where else except in the grange. Mr. Buxtou is a son of E J Buxton of this city and a former student of OAC. The endless chain prayer letter ia still in circulation in Corvallis, and some peo ple who have received them are a little nervons over the threats made of some great calamity that it is alleged will befall the person who fails to write and send nine other copies of the letter. The authors of these silly letters should be tun ted out and made to give a satisfac tory account of themselves, failing in which they should be sent to the sort of establishment where the sign over the door reads, "All sorts of bugs extermi nated." Will Corvallis ever have a fruit can nery ? Very many people earnestly hope so, for it is a general opinion tha sucn an industry would nor only payt well but would be of great benefit to eveiy farmer in Benton county if he chosa to take adva itage of the possibili ties offered him. A cannery properly operated by a company of energetic busi ness men would be a splendid thing for Corvallis and Benton county, and it is the hope of many that such an enterprise may bs established here in the not far distant future- Mr. and Mrs. L 1). Pittnun of Bieoeet ware in Corvallis yesterdav, en route io bjutnern Oregon, where they expect to make their home, , for, .- the . present .at least. , , , , . air. ana Mrs. J. M. Porter went ,to Portland Tuesday to spend a week or two on'a business and pleasure trip. Mrs. Janet Smith' is elewly improving attar an illnaes of several weeks at the home of her daughter. Mra. Viifi Tan. lor, in this city. the box office opens at Graham and Wortham's tomorrow, Saturday morn ing, for benefit of season ticket, holders in the fourth entertainment of the Cor vallis Lyceum Course, Dr. Driver's lec ture. Happens Monday night. - 12 The United Evangelical church is be ing fitted with new and elegant light fix tures, and other interior improvements ar, to be made to the building. About 75 people attended the ente: tamment and social given Wednesday evening by the Maccabees in their hall. A splendid program was given and many toothsome viands were served at the banquet. Two interesting discourses are prom ised at the First Methodist church Sun day. The moraine subject will be. "The Real Christian ;'' the evening topic, "The Devil in the Church and out of it." Everybody welcome. Freeh country butter all the time at the City Market 50 cents a roll. lOtf John F. Allen, secretary of the Benton county citizens' league, received this week, from Tom Richardson of the Port land Commercial Club, a letter in which the writer warmlv compliments the league on its work in advertising this section and declares that Benton county does more and better advertising than any other county in the state. Such let ters make the league officers feel that they are not laboring in vain, and they will continue to do all that is possible to in duce bomeseekers to come to Benton, as they have been doing so faithfully and well in the past. 4M. B. Huntly, who was a lead ng baker in Eugene for 15 years, is now baking lor Small & Hon in this city. Everything fresh every evening. 6-14 Prof. W. T. Shaw, ihe well-known OAC professor was given a farewell par ty last night at the home of Mrs. Inez Wilson, which was a very pleasant affair. Prof. Shaw leaves tfonday for Pullman, Wash., where he has accepted a position in the W. A. C, at a better salary and in an advanced position. Hi una been very popular in this city bom ju and out of college circles, and ids many friends wish him a lull measure of success ia his hew field. Fresh country butter all the time .it the City Market 50 ceuts a roll. lOtf A. J. Fn ler is to give a party tonight at iiis home in Jjs addition. The in vitations issued read tomething like this : "Airs. Ci. W. fuller wants to know if you can come over and play with her little boy Saturday evening ? Bring your toys."' The young men are to wear knee pants and little bos' waists and the young ladies will dress as little girls. Who doubts that they will have a good time ?' Newspaper people are generally re sourceful. .No matter what happens tbey come out with the goods at the appointed time. One pa er which has been equal to the emergency is the North Dakota Journal concerning which a dispatch says: "The North Dakota State Journal appears today printed on yellow wrap ping paper, the freight blockade pre venting the shipment of print paper. It says next week it will print on pine siding if the blockade continues." Rev. J. R. N. Ball, who preaches in this city next Sunday, has been likened to Robert Burdelte, the noted preacher whoalso relishes that sunshine and inno cence of speech which books call humor. One of Johnny Spangler's thrice-told tales illustrates this rare quality. The stsry runs thus : The grand encampment of Odd Fellows was held at Baker City a few years ago. While the representa tives were on their way to one of the ses- siOLS, a drunk man staggered against Brother Bell, and realizing what he was against, said; "Where in h 1 did I meet you?" "I don't know, sir; What part of h I are you from ?" was the masterly answer which proved to be the finishing touch of the episode. Cecil Cathey returned Wednesday from an extended trip in the interest of the sign painting firm of Cathey & Haynee There is an unusual amount of sick ness in Corvallis and vicinity just now, due principally, it is thought, to the changeable weather that has prevailed. La grippe and pneumonia are the most feared, while colds are too common to mention. ine remains ot tne late red .Hall ar rived from Stockton, Calif., yesterdav morning, accompanied by the widow, Mrs. Rose Halt They were taken to the John Lenger home in this city, where old friends of the deceased took a fare well view during yesterday afternoon. The funeral occurs in Buena Vista, at 2 p. m. today, the remains having been taken there on today's boat. Deceased was 30 years of age and was the only liviag child of WUlUa R. Hall .of Polk county. - 25 Per Cent Off - ON ALL CHRISTMAS GOODS WATCH AND WAIT FOR KLINE'S GREAT ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE S. L. Established 1864. Four I OUR CLEARANCE 1 HAS BEEN A GRAND SUCCESS Bat ha3 left ih with a great many Remnants, Odds and Ends, in Dress Goods, etc., which for the next 10 Days we will close out at 50 CENTS THE Don't oTerlook this opportunity to get a bargain at P. Xj. MILLiElIl'S . CORVALLIS, uVaWs'S OREGON. In addition to a large and complete stock of Drugs and Medicines we have a fine assortment of holiday goods, such as Choice Perfumes, Toilet Articles, Fine Stationery, Books, Musical Instru ments and Pyrograph Outfits. We also have the famous Edison Phonograph, the wonder of the age, with complete line of records, nothing better for a holiday gift. A call at our store will afford .ryou pleasure and profit, Prompt attention to mail orders. Graham A. Welch, manager of the Willamette Valley Company's plant, arrived here yesterday from a trip to Eugene and Boseburg. At the latter place Mr. Welch closed a deal whereby the Willamette Valley Company will dispose oiits elec tric light plant to Eastern parties. The actual transfer has not yet been made. In Eugene the company is planning to at once survey its electric line to extend to Springfield Albany Herald. Subscribe for the Gazette. THE TIME WHEN EVERYBODY CAN SAVE MONEY AT THE PEOPLE'S STORE KLINE, Corvallis, Oregon SALE D0LLA Wells It is expected that the members of the Oregon legislature will visit OAC in a body today. Such an announcement was made in chapel Wednesday morning by President Gatch, and the students were instructed to be on dress parade. As the telephones have been in trouble between Corvallis and Salem, no further information on the subject had been re. ceived np to noon yesterday. Bakes Kidneys ccd Sla&ter Blsitt .