r 10CAL AMD PERSONAL . . -, . . ,. i : . . How old w8 Washington T ' William Porter is suffering with a very bad carbuncle on one band. The Rodgers house just north of Prol. Covill's residence, is almost completed and is an attractive structure. Miss Alice Fleming, a former Corvallis girl, woo has been teach ing school at lone, was taken to he r home at Newport Monday, one is eeriou-fly ul. There is general activitvin Cor- va.Iis in gardens and lawns, nearly everyone being out with hoe, rake, and shovel, improving the beauti ful leather. Miss Greet a Bristow and Miss Edith Buckingham returned to tbeir home at Bellefonnta'n the first of the week, after a visit in Corval lis with friends. W. F. Starr of Bellefountain has erected a windmill on his place and has put in a system of water works to supply the house. He e pcts to complete work on it this week. The Circle ladies had a verv pleasant time at their meeting this week. Besides the business of the regu'ar meeting they entertaine I a number of visitors, had a social time, and served refreshments. A steel car of the latest type bai been put on the Cottage Grove local passenger train, and the first trip was made M.jnday. The car is en tirely fireproof, and is considered as sfa as it' is possible to oonstruct one. Prof. J. B. Horner gave a lecture in college chapel Tusday evening on "'The Destruction of Pompeii and Excavations Being Made," illustra ted with 40 stereopiicon views. A packed house greeted him and the lecture was greatly erjoyed. A letter from Mrs. Etta Fuller Howard of Prineville states that while there has been 18 inches of snow there, stock is doing well and to weather was so warm that doors and windows were left open, at the same i.ime the ground was white with snow. Miss Iva Barclay, the popular milliner, went to Portland yester day to attend tbe spring openings. She returns the first of the month. She will be engaged as a trimmer for a leading millinery establish ment in the metropolis during her absence. Al Stevenson arid family moved "Wednesday from their residence just west of the Dr. Pernot home to the M. L. Earnest house in the -northern part of town. Tbe pro perty vacated by them will be im proved in yarious ways before the new owner, Claude I. Starr, takes possession. "Nettie the News Girl," a hust ling, bustling melodrama, will be the attraction at the opera house February 28l.b. The play is from the pen of Lem B. Parker, author of "Dora Thorne," "Utah" and many other later meh dramas. "Nettie the News Girl" comes here with the most favorable press no tices trom the Eastern papers. The eceaic und electrical effects are said to be better than t he ordinary and the cast most excellant. 18 With a look of unfeigned anxiety on his countenance. Senator John son, of Benton countv, this evening asked unanimous conrent to call up the House bill appropriating $150, 000 for permanent improvements at the Agricultural College. John son remarked that "we are just dis covering that there are three houses in this Legislature, and I would like to get this bill acted upon so that if the Governor is going to veto it we will get it back before the Leg islature adjourns." Tuesday's Oregonian. The Corvallis Grange will hold a meeting in the college building to morrow,' Saturday, beginning at 2 o'clock p. ra. All members are cordially invited' and urged to at tend. The program will be as fol lows: "History of the Grange Move ment," Simon L. Kline; "What the Grange means to the Farming Peo ple," Dr. James Withyoombe; "Cof fee; Its History and Effect as a Sumulant," Miss Helen Crawford; Demonstration Lesion on tbe mak ing of Coffee, Mrs. . Ida Callahan. Lunch will be served. The OAC basketball boys re ceive the following mention from the Eugene Gurd, relative to the game there: "The Eugene public was treated Saturday night to a great big carnival of basketball, the fastest team on the Pacific coas. to the fattest and leanest. OAO did hat was 6X pec ted when they beat the Friendly team 55 to 16. All of the visitors played good ball, while Johnson and King probably held their men the beet for the Friendlies. The game, however, needs no comment, for though the loals occasionally played soma fast team work they were hopeless ly outclassed ar far as winning was concerned." J. K." Berry and family moved Tuesday into the Frank , Woods cottage. Miss Rath Fagate of Manmouth is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. ix. Bauer. Dell Alexander left Tuesday for his home at Waterville, Wash., at. ter a week'e visit with old friends in Corvalli. Carro'l Cecil and Charlie Lillard left Monday evening for their home in E'istern Oregon after a visit with Corvallis relatives. Oliver Witham, while trimming apple trees on bis place Monday, fell from , a tree, breaking several ribs, one of the broken fragments prostrating into his lung. Mrs. Cecil Cathey and little daughter left the first of thi" week to inn Mr. Cathey, who is traveling ail the time for tbe sign painting firm of Uathey & Uaynes. Tbe house Monday passed the $150,000 appropriation bill for a state exhibit at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition which will be held at Seattle from June 1 to October 15, 1909. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haynes left Monday for Oregon City, where for the present the firm of Cathey & Haynes will be located with tbeir sign painting crew. Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Moo e also departed a few days ago for that city, Mr. Moore being an employe of the firm. A Chicago dispatch says: "The National Woman's Suffra,e associ ation today elected Rev. AnnaShbf president and Mrs. Ma y Storry of San Francisco second auditor." Dr. Anna Shaw is well remembered in Corvallis where last year she deliv ered a highly entertaining lecture an- Woman's Suffrage. Mrs. John Smith gave a very en joyable dinner party Monday eve ning, which partook ot the craracter of a family reunion, as most of the guests were distantly related by marriage or otherwise. A turkey dinner was served at 5 o'clock, the guests being Carroll Cecil and Char lie Lillard of Eastern Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. William H gan of Al bany, Mrs. Ann Smito, Mrs. Lillian Taylo- Mrs. Ccil Rennie, Mrs. Laura Rickard, Mis. John Hayes, and S. B. Bane. West of the Cascade Mountains dairy cuttle are steadily taking the place of beef cattle and on the ran ges of the Pacific Northwest, as in other states, sheep are encroaching more arid more on cattle. As the home demand for beef is increasing very fafet on the Pacific Coast, the time must come before many years when packers will be obliged to pay Chicago prices at Portland and other Coast cities. When this is done there will be enc mragement for the production of beef steers on farms. Ex. .. 4 Albany will undoubtedly have her woolen mill rebuilt, should the plkns of , large eastarn manufact uring compai.y mature. It is plan ned to reconstruct the old mill and give tbe city one of the largest mills in the state. It is considered that the waters of the Willamette river are particularly adapted to the perfect scouring of wool and for this reason the city has been chosen as the site for one of the mills of a large syndicate, to be located at various places throughout the northwest. Journal. John Starns of near Albany visit ed relatives in Corvallis the first of this week. Mr. Starns engages in gardening and this yeir on his bot tom land he grew 37C0 bushels of potatoes. Of these, 700 bushels had been dug before the freeze came, but the water had Bonded the land and the freeze fallowed, ruining 3000 bushels that were yet undue. As Mr. Starns lost his house and its entire contents by fire a year ago, this loss is doubly bard to bear. Potatoes are now selling for $1.00 per bushel and of the 700 bushels saved a half or more will be requir ed for seed this year on the same farm. One of the most enjoyable events of recent weeks in Corvallis social circles was a party given Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Bane, in honor of the birthday of the host and also of the niithdav of Dr. Cathey. These joint clwbrrttinn8 occur annually at either the Cathey or Bane borne and are exceedingly pleasant. The hours Monday evening . wre devo ted to music and conversation and very tempting refreshments were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Bane, Rv. and Mrs. G. H. Feese, Dr. and. Mrs. B. A. Ghey, Mr. and Mrs. John Hays, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Underwood, Mr. and Mrs.T. H. Wellsher, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Swann, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Cornutt of Riddles, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Hall, Mrs. Caroline Hays, Mrs Ann Smith, Mrs. Clyde Hays, Miss Clara Brant, Miss Ruth Fugate of Mon mouth, and Miss Vivian Wellsher. Attorney E. R. Brysoh has been a Eugene business visitor this week; The Governor's veto of the $125, 000 annual appropriation for the State University was over-ridden in bota the house and Senate Tuesday, The Felton confectionery store has been enlarged this week, a parti tion having been removed to make room for an ice cream parlor. W. A. Buchanan begn taking the school census Wednesday morn ing. It is quite a task, and any assistance that can be rendered him will be very much appreciated O. J. Blackledge, the furnituae man, is expected home tonight from a several days' business visit to Portland, where he went to buy fresh stock for his big, busy store. L. L. Brooks experimented a few days ago with a manure spreader, on fall sown grain, and reports that it does splendid work. It takes just tvelve minutes to go from the barn to a field, unload 50 bushels and re turn to the barn. At this rate 40 loads can be hauled and spread on a field in a' single day. The annual basketball game be tween the U of O and OAC teams was to take place at the armory in this city laft night after tbe Gaeette press hour. During the recent tour of Southern Oregon, U of O won every game, and as the OAC lads have not been defeated this season, even on their extended tour of the Northwest when they met many ex cellent team 8, the game last night promised to draw an unusually large crowd and to be intensely in teresting. The OAC band was to give a concert at the game. In spite of recent high water and floods, this section has proved too dry for Albany, accordingHo a die patch from there which says: "The Albany Brewing Company has been merged with the Salem Brewing Company and, according to the present report, the local plant will be closed down, it was at first re ported that the Albany brew ry would be operated hs an adjunct for the Salem plant, but it is now saw the boilers will, soon be moved to Salem and the other machinery taken there to enlarge the brewery at that city. Tne reason given for the sale of the plant, or rather tbe merger of the companies is that the local brewery was. surrounds i by a large range of "dry" territory and was forced to market its product from Salem or some other outside point. There 19 nothing so stimulating as a good hearty laugh. It beats all tbe tonics and other medicines that have ever been discoveied- If vou want to get yourself braced up, go see "The Missouri Girl" at the opera house tonight, and you can go to work the next morning feeling like a new person. Two hours and a half of solid enjoyment, with a large share of that time devoted to fun of the ricnest kind. 18 Mrs. M. L. Earnest and daughter, Miss Lillian, left Wednesday for their ranch in the Five Rivers country to spend tbe summer. A son of tbe former resides on the farm. Colonel and Mrs. Smith left the 6rst of this week for tbeir home at Prineville, after a visit with Corvallis relatives. James Kelly, a senior at OAC, was summoned to his home . at Lenta, Mon day evening, but tbe telegram did not state what the trouble was at tbe family home. Mr. Bowser of Jobs addition has trans formed tbe old Kester meat market into a very neat little cottage, which will be need for rectal purposes. Work on it is nearly completed. Fruit Tree Spray in any quantity at Smith & Dawson's, next to J. R Smith & Co. 18-19 Miss Julia Fuller has accepted a posi tion as clerk in theBculden grocery. Mr. Imbler has begun the erection of a new hoc Be near Mechanical Hall. Tbe Village Improvement Society will meet Monday evening at 7 o'clock in the County Court room at the court house. The particular object of the meeting is for a discussion regarding tree planting on the grounds of the new public school building and it is particularly desired that tbe attendance of the meeting may be large, The Colonial ladies invite you to a birthday party in honor of George Washington tonipht-Feb. 22nd-at the First M. E. church. Uncle Sam and Columbia will receive. Distinguished guests will be pre sent. S"me of the features will be "A Gipsy Qieen," "Plantation Mel odies," and a "Favorite Toast." A 15-cent supper will begin at early candle light. Tbe public is invit ed. 18 Corvallis had a small sized train wreck Monday evening at the south end of Mein street. Cars carrying logs from Wrenn station and headed for the Strong saw mill were backing down tbe switch toward the mill and at the npper end of Main st-eat they jumped the track, cut ting the ties into kindling for a distance of ten or twelve feet. No -special dam age resulted, except to the track. Mrs. Cecil Cumminga arrived Wednes day from Portland for a week's visit wi h her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H . Wel 1 nhnr. . ' .' 4 ' The morning" subject at the M. E. church Sunday will be "The Beautiful in bod's Vineyard;" evening topic, "Play ing the Fool or Plain Fool." Miss Eva Starr was cen fined to her home Tuesday and Wednesday with ill nees. Fob Sale Beat paying business in Corvallis for money invested. Will Use less thai. $50U: good rea son for selling. Inquire at Gazette office. i5tf Miss Mabel Hibbs of Bellefountain, has been tbe guest the past week of Miss Leona Marvin. Mrs. Charlie Clayton, Mrs. J. B. Elli son, and Miss Minnie Harper of Peoria were business visitors in Corvallis Tues day. ' A terrible fatal accident occurred at the Willamette Valley company's saw mill at Dallas at 6 p. m. Monday. Harry Burford, the oiler, is supposed to have been caught by a heavy belt and drawn around the pulley. No one saw him killed, but he was found dead in the basement of the mill. He was seen on tbe second floor of the mill ten minutes before he was found dead. His head was crushed and both legs, and one are brok en.' ' Miles Starr makes candy and Ice cream. 17 18 F. O. Gray surprised every one by his arrival in Corvallis Tuesday from Tono- pab, Nevada, where he has been employ ed. Illness will cause him to spend two or three weeks at his home in this city. Remember Nolan's Rummage and Remnant sale closes Saturday eve ning at 9 o'clock. 17-18 W. H. Jarmin and family are to be comn residents of Corvallis. Tbev live In Philomath and the uhauge occurs next week. They are relatives of Mrs. An La Mills of this city. Mrs. Heianer, who has pent the past several months in Corvallis, leaves soon for her borne at Coos bay. A large new sign was placed in posi. tion Tuesday evening in front of the Wellsher & Berman grocery. Fre h country butter all the time at the C ty Market, 50c per roll. 17tf Mr. and Mrs. Goeffry and Thomas Zahn, all of Portlana, were Corvallis Vis itors yeeterday, looking after affairs of the Independent telephone company, in which they bold important positions. Tbe United Artisans were to initiate candidates last night at their lodge. The Wasbingtons had a very pleasant time at their hall Monday evening; Tbe hall was beautifully decorated in red, whiteaod blue crepe paper in honor of Washington's birthday, and souvenirs were given to each guest. A program was rendered as follows : vocal solo and encore, Miss Agnes Langjr; instrumen tal solo, O. A. Tozier; cornet solo, O. C. Senger; instrumental solo and encore, Frank White. A banquet was enjoyed and three candidates initiated. The only place in town where borne made candy and ice cream are kept is at Miles Starr's 17 18 The usual services will be held at tbe Congregational church next Sunday. Christian Endeavor at 6 :30. We would be glad to welcome you to our services. Mrs. Alex Rennie departed Wednesday evening for Portland, and Mrs. Lillian Taylor followed yesterday. The two la dies proceed at once to Spokane to reside. Remember Nolan's Rummage and Remnant sale will close Saturday evening at 9 o'clock. 17-18 Miss Blanche Jeffreys arrived Wed nesday from Pi rtland ..and is a guest at tbe Mrs. Sarab Cautborn home. Miss Annie Ewing is to arrive today from Portland for a! week's vieit with friends. She formerly attended OAC. Paul Dickinson is expected today from Portland to attend the hop at the armory tomorrow night and visit friends. Tbe fancy work on tbe top of tbe front of the Johnson brick is being done, and from what is now completed it is plainly to be seen that tbe building will be fully as attractive as has been promised. Victor Spencer arrived Tuesday eve ning Irom Rainier, where he has been for some time employed in a pharmacy. He has resigned the position and has a better one in view, but for a time will remain in Corvallis. Mrs. Ed " Mahr has been confined to her home with illness this week. Portland is to have a $1,000,000 pas senger depot, located on First and Pine streets. It will be 200 x 200 feet, five or six stories, brick and steel. The struc ture will cover an entire block. ' Miss Mae Stimpson, a former OAC student and well known here, was mat- ried last Thursday in Portland. The groom's name is Mr. Sammon. Miss Pauline Davis of this city was a guest at tbe wedding. Joe Watters arrives today for a visit of a week with friends. His home is in Portland. - Tomorrow night at the OAC armory occurs a dancing party given by the ca dets, which will no doubt be a very happy affair. 3 'Rev. Gibbs is still at Tangent, assist ing in a revival meeting, bat be will fill his palpit at the M. E. church, South, in this city Sunday. Sails ExtfirsiiDurdliiirDsiirj? We have too large a stock of Ladies' Shirtwaists. W want to sell them, and qnickly, too, so here are onr prices: Regular $t 25 Special $ 98 Regular I 50 Special 1 14 Regular 1 75 Special 1 32 Regular 2 00 Special 1 49 Regular $5 00 Sale includes new Johnnie Jones styles. Latest fabrics, mohair, batiste and albatross, all colors. No old stock; all this season's gaods. One week onlyat . S OUR CLEARANCE i HAS BEEN A GRAND SUCCESS Bat has left ns with a great many Eemnants, Odds and Ends, in Dress Goods, etc., which for the next 10 Days we will close ont at 50 CENTS ON THE DOLLAR Don't overlook this opportunity to get a bargain at CORVALLIS, WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD. IT'S SO 25 Brands of BREAKFAST FOODS We Carry BUT YOU WANT TO TOASTED FLAK This food is put up in one pound packages and sold for 15 cents . a package- at HODES GROCERY a. C. Hlaxtmnd. Cham. Blmkanlmo. CORVALLIS STEAM LAUNDRY. Patronlzo Homo Industry. Qar Ordan Sol Ic Hud. All Work Bumrmntmmd. One of the oldest buildings in Corval lis is soon to be razed. It is the old china honse, occupied for years by vari ous chinamen of whom feeble old Tom, vfho figured sometime ago as victim in a serious assault, is the last. The structure occupies the corner directly east of tbe Horning grocery and is the property of R. H. Huston. It is to be hoped that in t he dim and uncertain futnre a band some, modern building may occupy th e site. Spraying. Parties having spraying to do please eave orders with Smith & Dawson or 'phone 852, Independent. Prices reason able. Hubler & Read. " 15tc Regular (2 50 Special $1 87 Regular 3 00 Special 2 23 Regular 3 50 Special 2 61 Regular 4 00 Special 2 97 Special $3 69 SALE TRY THE LATEST CORVALLIS, OREGON. Don't Put Off. Until tomorrow what you can do to day If yon are suffering from a torpid liver, or constipation, don't wait nntil to. morrow to get help. Buy a bottle of Herbine and get that liver working right. Promptness about health saves many sick spells. Mrs. Ida Gresham, Point, Tax., writes : -'I used Herbine in my family for six years, and find it does all it claims to do." Sold by Graham & Wortbam. Special Notice. All persons indebted to the estate of C. H. Lee, deceased, are requested to call at the office of McFadden & Bryson, post office building, Corvallis, Oregon, and , settle their accounts. Dated Januarv 5, 19o7. ETT-AJ?.LEE. Administratiix estate of 0. H, Lee, de- east d. 5-2n