Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, March 15, 1907, Image 3

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    tOCAl AND FERSONU
Biin, Monday, to Mr. and Mrs
Harry Buxton, a son.
A little soj was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Delbert Strong, a few days ago.
T. D. Campbell of Portland has
been a Uorvallis business visitor
this week. He formerly resided in
this city.
A Corvallisite who recently visit
ed Portland states that Missf B Eva
Miiner aud Agnes Webber, both
former Corvallis girls, are now em
ploved in the big department store
of Liipman & Wolte.
Charlie Iliff, of Independence,
transacted business in Corvallis,
Tuesday. He bad been to Tangent
I I I . . li A lUv.nnithh.aH
high grade buck for is fiue stock
ranch near Independence.
Mrs. A. J. Jihnaon entertained
delightfully Wednesday evening at
her home, la honor or ner siaier,
Mrs. Warner, and Mips G ace Gill,
bothofScio. Tbe affiir was very
much enjoyed by iho83 present.
Prof J. B. Horner gave another
of his 'lmstrated lectures at ollee
chips), Wednesday evenine, before
his class in ancient history and
numerous friends. View-t of Piles
tine and Assyria were shown and
the lecture was highly eoj yd.
Reuben Patty is heie from Port
land an I is resisting tbe possession
of the Eugene Bkerv by the pur
chaser, Harry W. Dunn, on the
ground that the five years' lease
which he held must be considered
as real estate and must be adver
tised and sold to the highest bidder.
Eugene R gister. Mr. Patty is a
former Corvaliis baker.
Arrangements are already under
way in Polk county for a second
school childrens' industrial fair,
such as was held in that county
last year with such marked success.
This is pro if that such fairs area
benefit to a county, and Benton
will certainly profit from her big
fiir that is already attracting such
widetpreaJ attention.
Ben Greenhaw, G. J Riley, P. J.
Jones, J. Lingaas and F. M. Hofer
expect to leave this evening for a
visit to the mines in Southern Ore
gon, in Jackson and Josephine conn
ties, where they will see the mines
in operation and secure much prac
tical information along these lines.
The young men are seniors in the
min'rerclasa at O KG, and these
trips to Southern Oregon have be
come annual events at the college.
Miss Ma.y Sutherland gave a
party Tuesday evening in honor of
Miss Grace Gill of Soio, who is vis
i'ing friends in this city. About
20 friends of Miss Imogens Gill
were invited to meet tbe latter's
sister, the affair bi iog entirely in
formal but none tae less enj iyable.
Miss Suthi rland is a charming host
eBi and those who enj ly her hospi
tality once are always delighted to
accept a second invitation to her
home.
Little or nothing is being heard
these days in regard to the recently
organized Commercial Club of Cor
vallis. However, the board of trus
tee? has not been idle, and the
members are busily searching for
permanent quarters for the Club
These are hard to find, as a modern
and well equipped club uiust have
plenty of room and all Borts of con
veniences that at present are not to
be found in Corvalla. ItJ B probable
that a building especially for the
club's uae will be erected, and in fact
several offers have already been
submitted for tbe consideration of
the board.
The time for cleaning up rubbish,
compost heaps and other unsightly
and unhealthy accumulations ir
here, but there is no general move
ment in that direction noticeable.
There are old barns and stables so
filthy as to be a menace to the
health of i ha neighborhood, with
owners too lazv or too stingy to keep
tbem clean. The city should force
them to do' it. Toe re are many
places along residence streets where
accumulations of rubbish are allow
ed to remain year in and year out
to the offense of evory passer-by.
This ought not to be allowed. It is
time for everybody to ,et buv be
fore an "invitation" from the officers
foxes them into it.
Many changes are to bo made
this week in tbeC. &K. offices. H
H. Cronise, who has been the effi
cient and obliging agent at te Cor
vallis depot since August, lS9o, goes
to Albany, today, to take the sta
tion there at an advanc of salary.
H. H. Ling, of Yaquina, comes to
Corvallis to fill the position vacated
by Mr. Cronise, and, Wednesday,
C. E. Albin, who has been assistant
agent here, went to Yaquina to take
the place vacated by Mr. Ling. Mr.
Cronise has made many sincere
friends during his residence in Cor
vallis and bis departure is widely
regretted. He i Master Artisan of
the local lodge of that order and io
mat organization, as weu as e i Be
where, he will bs greatly missed. .
Born, Sunday night, to Mr. and
Mrs. William Norris, near Ml.
View, a sob. -
Vliss Merle Howard o' OAC re
turned the first of the week from a
visit to hi-r home at Monroe.
Mrs. Shipley, who had several
ribs broken recently by being thrown
from a rig, is now able to sit np.
David Little of Portland, a for
mer OAC boy, has been visiting old
friends in this city the past few
days.
Mrs Cole McEIrov, who has been
very ill at her Monroe home, is im
proving. She is being cared for by
a traineu nurB.
Mrs. C. A. Warner returns to ber
home in Scio, the last of this week,
after a visit at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. A. J. Johnson, in this city.
Mrs. Ivan Hawley is teaching
the Alpine schoil and Miss Cora
Hawley wieljs the- birch at the
Belknap school, says a Monroe cor
respondent.
The news item that interests you
is certain to interest otners. Tell
the reporter about it, or telephone
it to theoffic-. It will help us and
benefit the public generally.
Won. H. Sherwood, America's
greatest pianist, will appear at the
College Armory, March 2lst. Don t
fail to hear him. liokits with re
served seats now for sale.
Mise Hattie Spenser, w'io arrived
with her father last Thursday from
C 'vp, Eastern Or'gon, is somewhat
improved and is resting comfortably
at the home of her parents in this
city.
A vocal and instrumental recital
by pupil" of the OAC School of Mu
sic will be given at the college chap
el S iturday, March 16th, at 8:30 p
m. Everybody cordially invited.
Admission free.
Another redenc is being built
just north of the Prof. Covell home.
It the second dwelling to be
erected on that corner by Mr. Rod
gers, and work was started on it the
first of ibis week
Truman Rohinett, a son of Mr.
and Mrs. William R bioett of Hal-
sey, d ,d Monday afternoon at Craw-
fordsville, of aop-ndc'tis. Mrs.
Rohmett is a sister of Mrs. B. A.
Cathey, of this city.
Toe State Board of S lucation goes
to Corvallis, Friday, to meet with
the rpgenia of the State Agricultur
al Coll-jji, and taks up the mat'er
of electing a new p.-eiidan to t-uc-
oeed President Gatcb, resigned -
Capital Journal.
The work of razing the old china
shack opposite tin Horning grocery
began Tuesdav: Mr. Morg n is do
ing the work and will use a part of
the material in building a smal'
dwelling or his own use, sear his
blacksmith shop in Jobs addition.
Some of the material is on the
ground and work will be rushed on
Corvallis' new skating rink, as it is
to be completed v-ithin 30 days.
Many Corvallis skaters are eager for
its completion, as some now go to
Albany to enjoy this popular pas
time. Tom, the well known chinaman,
who for many years has occup.ed
the old wash-house opposite Horn-
ing's grocery, departed Tuesday
for Independence, to remaiD. He
expects to open a wash house there
and he has many friends in Corval
lis 'ho wish him we'l.
The big trees on Main Street
in front of the Starr confectionery,
were cut down this week, thus giv
ing to Main Street a mo: e citified ap
pearance, in the estimation of many,
while otners express regret at the
disappearance of these old land
marks.
A Eugene woman will give an af
ternoon party soon and instead of
having her guests play whist. or
games .if any kind she will launch
them into a discussion of the Thaw
case. Her husband is going to ar
range to have a couple of policemen
near the house all the afternoon to
quell a possible riot. Guard.
Mrs. M. H. Bauer war hostess,
Wednesday afternoon, at a very
pleasant t-ocial affair, her guests be
ing the members of the Presbyterian
Missionary Society. Prcbably 50
ladies were present and the hours
were extremely pleasant for all, as
Mrs. Bauer is a very successful
hostess. The uu 1 program and
light refreshments were features of
the occasion.
The state board has decided to al
low the bovs and some of the girls
of the deaf mute school to have the
U89 of Borne of the state land for gar
dening, and then buy the products
of the children at the market price.
They are then to be required to keep
books and check on the money thus
earned in the hands of the superin
tendent. This is an extension of
manual traiuing and business meth
ods of a practical sort, and both
children and teac'iers are takii g it
up with enthusiasm Capital Journal.
Lawrence Hecker of Wells wh a
Corvallis (tusiness visitor, Tuesday.
Mrs. Emma Toinliuson of Albany
i 'ngu i f ner . ia;er, :Mr3..Ar?
nol 1 K104, in thi .nty.
Ttt" D. D. Burin i! restaence war
Sold Tuestiay by Ro itison & - -'If v
eueoii io W. A. Wiliiauisou, lect-ni-iy
fium Idaho.
A five-acre tract on College Hill,
owned by J. N. Brandeberrv o' Al
bany, wus cold this week oy Robin
son & Suveusjii to Jf. S. True.
Misstje Nira Wilhaai and Grac--Lowell
went to Portland the first of
this week, where it is understood
they have secured employment.
Thomas ' Whiteboru attended a
big meeting of the Eiks at Albany,
Tuesday. Many visitors were pres
ent from Salem and elsewbere.
Dr. and Mrs. Cathey and Colde
Cathey weut to Halsey, Wednesday,
to attend the funeral, of Mrs Cath
ey 's nephew, Truman Robinett. -
Tbe ladies of the Congregational
Missionary Society were deiigbt'ul
y eutertained by Mrs. Thomas
Whitehoru at her home, Wednes
day afternoon.
Toe Epwortn League of tbe M.
E. church bad a St. Patrick's so
cial in the church, basement, Wed
nesday night. A good crowd was
presens and everyone had a jolly
time.
Misi Francis Wiles gave a party
last night at her home, the occasion
"King her birthday anniversary.
Quite a number of young friends
wnre present ani all had an enjoy
able time.
W. N. L )og, of the firm of Lon
& CiuS!- of Eugene, who have th
conlrnct for considerable plumbing
aud tin work io this City, cam
down Tuesday from that city to
look after the business here.
Tuesday, Robinson & Stevenson
negotiated the sale of the M. Chap
pell farm of 113 acres on Beaver
Creek to W. A. Williamson, late of
Llah). Th consi ieratioo was
$4,3u6, but a trade of toe Jim How
ard residence property just purchas
ed in thi city by Mr. Williamson,
was effected, which figured in the
purchase price.'
You don't have to drink fire wa
ter to g t "snakes" in Klamath .
The fact may not be gene:-nlly
known, but Klamath has more
snakes to the square rod than any
p:-f- on the coast, so far as known,
or indeed on earth. On a warm
day, walking along the streets in
that, town, 8iiatie"head3 are seeh'ltf
any number, sticking up through,
cracks in the sidewalk, while the
side hills, in a sunuy spot, are a
squirming, wtithing mass of live
reptile-. W. O. Heckart has a ko
dak pho'O of one of these sunny dav
scenes, one look at which is euough
to make the timid see snakes for a
month.
Our lines are complete in eveiy
department from groceries to Men's
and Women's wearing apparel. The
People's Store. 24
Mr. and Mrs. John Abbey came np
from Salein a f 0 w davs ago and will re
maiu lor some weeks in this city.
Miss Clara Brant returned Wednesday
from a three weeks' visit at her home in
Monmouth.
Wm. H., Sherwood, tbe greatest
American born pianist, will play in
Portland next week. But you will
get a chance to hear him in Corval
lis, at the College Armory, for less
money. Buy your ticket now.
Mrs. Clyde Hayes returned Wednesday
from a ten days' visit in Portland.
Mrs. Caroline Hayes has purchased
from Marshall Miller a bouse and four
lots on Fifth and Washington streets.
S. B. Bane is in receipt of a letter from
a Sew VorK firm in which they ask for a
price at which be will sell all the pheas
ant eggs that he has this y ;sr. Cost
seems to cut no figure, if the eggs can be
secured. Mr. Bane will probably be
merciful (?) in naming a price.
The Bankers and Merchants' Mu
tual Fire Relief Association is hav
ing phenominal success, having in
its life of three months secured in
surance to the extent of Dearly
$700,000. Unused premiums paid
back. Co operatif e insurance .
For particulars about cheap insur
ance see lecal agent, C. W. Thrash
er. 24tf
Gene Simpson has this week added ten
pairs of English pheasants to bis already
lare flock. He purchased them of S.
B. Bano.
Mrs. Laura Rickard of Southern Ben
ton has been the guest of Corvallis rela
tives this week.
fcext Wednesday there is to be held in
this city a district convention of the Re
bekabs, at which tbe state president will
be present and inspect the lodges of this-
district. The flo r work will be exempli
fied and the secret work of the order re
viewed. Tho convention will ba in ses
sion during the afternoon and evening. "
COOK WANTED: Apply at
Heilig Hall. 24
Deputy Wells, who is also a deputy
game warden, thia week- arrested ll. A.
January, of Big Ela, for killing deer ent
of season. Mr, January pleaded guilty
and paid a fine ol $25.
Homer Lilly, a former Corvallis batch
er bat now a rancher of Wrenn, is among
the progressive farmers of Benton county
to join in the dairy business. ' Mr. Lilly
was in Corvallis, Tuesday, and purchased
a separator for use in the new line of
business. - -
' 11 kinds of clover seed, orchard
grass, timothy, and alsike for sale
atZierolfs 22tf
' Miss Zetta Underwood was given a sur
prise party at her home, Wednesday
eveuing, about IS of her young friends
joining in the merriment. The affair
was plained and carried out by Miss
Ruby Rice, a schoolmate, and it proved
a surprise indeed. The hours passed
swiftly Wj'tta games, music and lunch,
and at the parting hour each guest felt
that the event had been one that would
never be forgotten.
John Mitchell of Irving has been the
finest this week of his sister, Mrs. Wm
Moore, in this city.
I will have my millinery opening on
the 20th aad following days. See my
pattern hats from " Paris, New York,
Chicago, Sua Francisco and Portland.
They are beauties. Mrs. J. Mason. 24
T. D. Campbell who has been a Cor
vallis visitor this week, is now traveling
for the Page & Soa fruit compan y, of
Portland, trie Pacific Coast Biscuit Com
pany aud trio Haradan Candy Company,
handling the various goods with the
skill of an experienced "knight of tbe
grip."
Mrs. Kisor returned Wednesday eve
ning o hor home at Coburg, after a visit
with her siatdr, Mrs. William Porter, in
this city.
, The Jobs addition members of the fire
company held a meeting in Taylors store
a few evenings ago, to discuss various
business matters. A dozen members
were present. .
Preaching at the Presbyterian
church Sunday morning and
evening by the pastor Rev. J. R.
N. Bell. Morning topic, "A
Three Fold Cord." Evening
topic, "The Power of Choice."
Seats free. Good music. Oblig
ing ushers. Everybody made
welcome.
The Whiteside boys have this week
purchased three, lots adjoining the old
electric light plant and are to use the
site for a large warehouse where wood
can be unloaded or stored, as needed, and
where any other things can bs disposed
Of either temporarily or fir a loo time.
it is rumored that the purchase includes
the old light plant quarters, which may
be used for a storehouse, but particulars
were not obtained.
1200 JUdisoa records, best oa earth.
Graham & Wells. 24-32
''The Holy Spirit the Christian's
Guest," morning subject; "The Kingdom
of God," evening, at the Christian
church, Sunday.
Clarence Whiteside went t) Dallas,
Wedneiday, where his sister-in- aw is
not expected to live. Mrs. Whiteside has
been at the bedside torsoine time.
Paul Miller is learning telegraphy with
his brother Earnest, at the Western Un
ion office. Although Paul is only 12
years of age and is a public school pupil,
he is making good progress .
Go to P. M. Zierolf for the best
grass and clover seed. 22lf
R. H Huston's progressiveness in rid
ding Main street of an old, unsightly
building is to be heartily commended.
If other property owners will follow his
example and do a lit:!e ''missionary"
work along similar lines, where it is
needed, Corvallis will soa a be a much
more attractive little town.
Six dozen ladies' pattern bats, elegant
and up-to-the minute, Mrs. J. Mason. 24
Regular services at tbe Congregational
church next Sunday. Y. P. S. C. E. at
6:30. You are invited.
Just received 200 copies sheet music.
Graham & Wells. 24-32
J. W. Handy has been seriously ill this
week at the family home in Jobs addi
tion. Since returning to bis . borne in South-
ern Oregon from this city, Noah Cornntt
is reported to have been seriously, ill.
He was taken ill while visiting relatives
at Brownsville, en route home. Mr.
Cornntt iB known to many Corvallis peo
ple, having made numerous friends dur
ing a recent extended visit at the home
of his nephew, Dr. Cathey.
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Beal of Northern
Benton were pleasant visitors in Corval
lis, Wednesday.
Miss Wells cf Portland nas a Corvallis
visitor, Wednesday.
Fen.on Starr is the new driver on one
of the Burrell delivery wagons, and al
though only a small lad he makes a satis
factory helper. .
Artie Starr to left yesterday morning
for Portland to remain indefinitely.
Miss Myrtle ' DeHaven departed the
first of the week for her home at Dallas,
after a brief visit With 'Corvallis friends.'
Mrs. O. E. Dinges of Sheddi visited
Corvallis relatives, Wednesday, leaving
I for her home, yesterday.
We have too large a stock of Ladies' Shirtwaists.
W) want to sell them, and quickly, too,so here
are our prices:
Regular f r 25 Special $ 98 Regular $2 50 Special $1 87
Regular I 50 Special 1 14 Regular 3 00 Special 2 23
Regular 1 75 Special 1 32 Regular 3 50 Special 2 6t
Regular 2 00 Special I 49 Regular 4 00 Special 2 97
Regular $s 00 Special $3 69
Sale includes new Johnnie Jones styles. Latest
fabrics, mohair, batiste and albatross, all colors.
No old stock; all this season's goods. One week
only at
. ...
FOR
Spring and Summos9
We have just received our first large
shipment of Spring and Summer
goods which is now opened and on
display in each department for your
inspection, and
You Qsin Sai?e S Pbs Ooni
Of your cash by trading with us. If
you don't believe it call and see.
Fm L
CORVALLIS,
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Brands of
BREAKFAST FOODS
We Carry
BUT YOU WANT TO
TOASTED C
FLAK
This food is put up in one pound packages and sold for
15 cents
a package at
HODES GROCERY
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O. O. Hlomlnnd. Chaa. Blakaaloe.
CORVALLIS STEAM LAUNDRY. 1
Patronlza Homo Industry
VQa to Ordara Solicited.
i All Work Ouarantmmd.
The revival services at the M. E.
chuTch, South, will continue through
next week. The services 'are growing
in interest. . Rev. E. B. Jones is doing
the preaching. He will remain over
Sunday in Corvallis and preach both
morning and evening. The song services
begin each evening at 7:30. AU are
cordially invited to attend these services.
There was a quiet wedding at the court
house, Wtdnesday, at 11 o'clock a.m.,
the bride being Mrs. Hannah Thomap,
widow of tbe late William Thomas who
met a tragic death durine tbe constructiou
of the Corvaliis mountain vatei system,
and the groom H. E. Eddleman, also of
thia city. The ceremony was performed
by Clerk Vincent and the couple went
to Albany., for a brief trip. . They will
reside in this city.
WHEN YOU SEE IT
IN OUR AO. IT'S SO
OREGON.
TRY THE LATEST
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CORVALLIS,
OREOOK.
Mrs. Bertha Parker of Albany, deputy
at large t f tbe Degree of Honor lodge,
paid a fraternal visit to the local order,
Tuesday night. . In bet honor a very in
teresting program was rendered, a ban.
quet served and a general good time eu.
joyed. .
Attention Ranchers!
We are cash buyers of all sizes of veal,"
and can net yon more than you are now
receiving. Express your calves to cur
address, nnd mark your Bame and ad
dress plain'y to insure immediate p&y
ment oa shipments.
For references write or call, Aberdeen
B inkf.'or Corvallis Creamery Co.
West Coast Pboduce Co ,
124 f Aberdeen, Wash,
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