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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1907)
LOCAL AND PERSONAL was quite ill Mm. Mary Barber the last of the week. E. W. Durkee went to Portland Saturday, ou a business trip. Rev. G. E. McDonald left Friday for Eugene, after a visit with rela tives in this city and Philomath Dick Kiger is having a large barn built on hid farm nortn of town, Charles MeHenry is doing the work. Mrs. Edwin Jones, of Portland, has been the gutst of her sister, Miss Esther Purdy, in this city, the past few days. Ira B Dine went to Portland, Saturday, to look after a load of bogs which he was shipping to the metropolis that day. A. J. Metzger, the jeweler, bas been confined to his home a week, with illness, and Ja rues Brodie has been conducting tne store. The seating tick continues to do a running business and the band is present several sveuiiiga ech week tu add pleuoUie to the oiiatiug. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wiikins re turned i he last ol tlie Week from l eijuurn at Newport, where they had been for the Leuefit of the latter's health. Dr. E. H. Taylor haB had his otiiue remodeled, the past few days, t y the removal ol pailitiuus, and had made olher repairc aud im provements. Pupils of the niuth grade of the Corvallis 'public school held a pic Die, Saturday, going ou a hay-rack to a rural spot east of town. A ruerry time is reported. Mildred, the iiitie daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. "Doc" Jackson has been quite ill the past week, and fears were entertained that the ail ment was scarlet f aver, but, it is not. Mrs. E R. Hoi lister was a pas seuger to Portland, Saturday morn ing, for an over Sunday visit with htr too, Bert Hollister, and wife. She was expected home last night. Carl Clark went to Portland, Friduy, to attend to busiot-ss mat ters. He was joined Sunday by Mark Weatherford and Royal ShI leok, the three proceeding to Puli u an. Rev. Edward F. Green returned to his home in Ashland, Fiiiay veiling, after a short visit with o;d friends iu this city, having been in Corvallis to attend the Congrega tional Association. Miss Blanche Dingps left Satur day fur Toledo, at which place she will be met bv Miss Olive Thcmp fon, and they will proceed to the St'ftz country, where the latter has a large timber claim. Tbe baseball game that OAC was to have played with U. of O. hs bee.i postponed until a week f o.-n i.ext Saturday, owing to the tmck tueet with Pullmau, which ecu1 next Monday. Workmen are now putting the ronf on the Small building and work is heiugiushed At the site i f the Kline addition everything has been thoroughly cleaned up and the place is ready for the workmen to begin ope:atioos. Miss Mildred Starr received Fri day from an uncle in Tul.ire county. California, a box of orange blos soms, plucked from the trees in bin own orchard. Miss Mildred was greatly pleased by the pr sent, and shared with all her friends the ex quisite fragrance of the pretty bios sums. The society play, "Captain Rtcket," given at the opera house, Friday night, was in every way a pronounced success. Those who participated did themselves justice and won the commendation of the audience. A good sized crowd was present and the evening was an en joyable one for all. The time is at. hand when a horse show would be a drawing Crd fir C rvailis. The weather is n w to depended upon, the farm- wou'd willing! v and gladly join in thn Mvent f r one or two dav, a d fh affir would be a bis thing a 1 around for Corvaili.. There i Born, Thursday, to Mr. and Mrs. Jeese Builis, of Jobs additiou, a daughter. Cecil Cathey arrived Friday from Portland and will remain for the present in this city. Mr. and Mrs. David Huggins. keepers of the county poor farm, were vibitors in Corvallis, Friday. Peter Zierolf bas been in Port land the past week, taking treat ment for his old enemv, rheuma tism. Mrs. W. D. DeVarney has ar rived and taken charge of tbe local Independent telephone office for an indefinite period. Mrs. JUmily fernot and eon Charles have taken possession ol their new home on Fourth f treet, near tbe Bryson residence. A. Kyle of Corvallis will move here shortly with his family, having purchased tbe dray business of R. K. Crosby. Albany Herald. The ladies of the Presbyterian church have begun preparations for their annual rose fair which, this year, will be he;d about the first of June. Mrs. Joseph Smith and Miss Bertha Dayis returned the lst ol tbe week from Brownsville, where they had been since the death of their relative, Mrs. VV. D. Waeh- buroe. A ladv in this city fell on a loose board in the sidewalk on Ninth street, Friday, skining her nos: and receiving a general shaking up. She thinks a little more attention to sidewalks would be a gocd thing for the city. Norton Adams bas been engaged the past few days in putting a sky light in the building on Main street juat vacated Dy tne Bell telepbone company, and it is understood that when the necessary repairs have been made, tbe place will be occu pied by tbe Times printing office. Mrs. John Senger received a mes sage, Friday morning, announcing tbe death of her 'nephew, ired Pearl, at Salem. Mrs. Senger left Friday evening to attend the funer al, which occurred at Brownsville, Saturday. Tne deceased wis ub.:ut 26 years of age and was not mar ried. Jim Wheeler and Vance Taylor made a trip to Alsea recently, and caught 60 fine trout in a fev hours' fishing. There seems to be plenty ot the "beauties" this year, judg ing from reports that wine in from fishing parties, here and there. The fruit crop of Oregon during the cmiaa season promises to be especially large, and as a result of the freezing weather in the middle West, the market will be active and prices high, oringii.g Oregon's fruit growing capabilities to tUe front in a mr.st forceful way. Kline's Kamiy Kids were victor ious in a game of baseball piayeii at Philomath, Friday afternoon, n-ith the Philomath college cioe. the score hein lU to 5 in favor of th "Kids.'" A lir?e crowd turned out to witness the contest, and everyone showed d.-.ep inieres1. in the outcome. The Kutidy Kids' playen were: Phillips, catcnei ; Pelland, pitcher; Huff, lut base, Swann, 2nd base; Loot, short stop Looney, 3rd bast ; Bilyt-u, right field ; Sutoerlaud, center fibld ; Wolfe left field. An Oregon editor took stock the first of ihe year, after thg plan o o'her bu iness people, which result ed in th followin , invoice: Bee.i broke, 300 times; had money, 65; praised by the public, 6; damned by the public, 134; asked to drink, 18; refused, 0; missed praver meeting, 52; been roasted, 431 ; roasted oth ers, 52; washed the office towel, 3; mis sed my meals, 0; taken for a preacher, 11; taken for a capitalist. 0; found money, 0; taken baths, 6; delinquent, su -cribera paid, 27; did not pay, 436; pain in conscience, 0; got whipped, 0; whipped other fel lows. S; cish on hand, January 1, $1.47; cash on hand now, 67 cents. Ex. nothing lacking hut. a little enter-! wao t rra ot nriSB nd M.rihi'lnn inrl ou haltom ' DriHO!l"rt and our horse-owoers will see to U that Corvallis has a show. Cirvallia p-ope who take an an nutl summer outing will be inter ested in an item in the Eugene Register regarding one of th favor ite summer resorts: "Mrs. Gsorge Uroner is making all arrangements to go to McKerzie Bridge t opun Up the big hotel for the summer in a ciuple of weeks. The main part of the building is 47x22 and a good Bi d addition. Tbe building is de layed some on account of not being able to get lumber. There will be I:- happened a few days ago while the different Committees were out. on the canvass for funds for the Y. VI C. A. buiidin A Corva'his ct z-u wii wikirig in his garden o- l Doys ap--gin th"ir little "talK. V y i f area little la e. aren't v;'U?' ii q rlrd the oil z ii w i h. a tw:uke in hi eye, '"youag Clyde Starr his b-en hanging around here or three hours and has g me." The committee boys look-id puzz ed. "Clyde Starr her-? W y, h mus. have got out of his territory fir this is our section to canvas-," iixvy ex plained, when the citizen replied, '"Ob, he doesn't care a whoop for the monev he just wauted one of nay gins, and nn a big ha ha returned t3 his hoeing, leaving the l dots to go on tbsir way, poa- Miss Ruby Fowells, who has been quite ill, was able to sit up, Satur day. . , . , ' " H. L. Winkley, the confectioner. put up a fine Dew awning at his "Palace of Sweets" on Main street, Saturday. Carl Stebineer was a passenger for Portland, Saturday, and was to accompany the OAC debating team tr Pullman, yesterday. Ed Strange and family moved Friday into their recently purchased ; property on North Third street, known as the Lee Henkle place. James Booth came out from New port, Friday, and returned yeste - day. He states that the houses over at the bay city are filling re markably fast for this time of the year, and there is promise of an ex traordinary season, to judge from present indications. Prof. J. B. Horner lectured at the Baptist church in McMinnville, Saturday night, to a large and en thusiastic audience. His lecture on theHily Land has already brought him renown, and he has received very flattering press notices throughout the state. The walnut fever has apparently taken a good grip on this section of O egon, as ''walnut meetings" are ported in various towns through out the valley. Oregon can pro duce anything on earth that is de sired, it would seam, and the cul ture of walnuts will be just another credit mark to the state. Albany Herald editorial: It is to be hoped the Board of Regents made no mistake in the selection of a new president for the State Agri cultural College. Dr. W. J. Kerr bas tbe recommendation of bemg the president of the agricultural college of Utah and he ba3 a natio- -al reputation as a scientist. The state of Oregon Las just made a liberal appropriation for its Agri cultural College, and instructors are paid by the general govern ment, lhere should now be noth ing in tne way ot Uregon s Agri cultural College taking a place in the front rank among the best col leges of its kind in the union. Dan Kelly and Gordon Moores of the '.arsity track team a.e handi capped by injuries which may keep them out of the meet with Pullman on May 17th. Dan Kelly has a sprained musc'e in his ank;e and Moores has a ruptured mucle in bis leg. While neither man is af fected seriously, the injuries may keep them out of the contest as Hayward does not believe in tsk ing any chanses in the first meet of the season especially if it can be won without the help of either of these men. While the Pullman team is not a very strong team compared with Oregon, with these two ineu out of their events it is strong enough to win. After two weeks if the man improve fi.iyward iriHy decide to run them in the Puliman contest. But any acci--dect in ihs Pul(Loan event with the nen ia this condition would hurt hair w irK for the remainder of the s ).iSon . Register- J. Tdu-chnr, traveling agent for the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society of Portland, was a Corvallis visitor, Friday. He puid a visit while here to all the homes where children have been taken from the hoys' and girls' Aid for sdop ion, and in all save one or two caaea found the little ones w4l cared for. In tbe exceptional cases, the children are being kept out of Ecfcool because tbelr labor is wanted at home, and as school privileges are one of the first requirements exacted by the Aid Society, Mr. Teuscher will recommend the w'thdrn-wal of one iittle girl from the home where she is located. In tbe other cases mat ters will be satisfactorily adjusted and the children will receive the privileges due them. This work at the Boys' and Girls' home is a worthy one and should be heartily supported by every citizen of the state. Furniture, Carpets, pe. at Kem pim's store, Hotel Corvallis. . plenty of rooms for all guest? and it derinp o'er the weakness of h'n oian piacjur lourists to ny , grnera kod of taeir fellow dfr iirlin t tit navfiinlap s will be a good fctop." Wall Pa north of 38-41 Tbe Mrs. EUie "Veitman farm of 40 acres was s ild a few days auo to a Mr. Porter who has taken possession with his family. The pli re is airoas the rivar from Curvaliii, in L;nu county. FOR SALE OE RENT Store bnildine on correr of Third and Jefferson streets. Itiii. Phone 559. Mrs. C W. Young. 38tf The FresliD en and Sophomores he'd a track meetatOVC, Sat arday afternoon, whi -h demoustra'ed the fact that both classes contain good material in athletic lines, and some of those who participated are likely to b3 heard from in future college events. Gi to P. M. Ziero'f for the best grass and clover seed. 22: f Wood wanted on subscription at the Gazette ojice. 34tf Mr. and Mrs. J inns Walking ot Port land are oa a visit to the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. ' Walker, and numer ous friends in this city. Buv a Soring Suit Until You Have Seen The Splendid Values We Are Offering at $10 to $30 After seeinglour largeSand superb as sortment of new model Sack Suits and critically examining: the materials and the artistic hand-tailoring if you don't say theyjare thefbest suits youeversaw for the money, you will be an exception to hundreds of knowing; men who have seen, bought and are delighted. MICHAELSSTERN FINE CLOTHING n this noted clothing: you will find better materials, bet ter tailoring, better style and a better fit than in any other apparel costing the sarn?. The garments are here to proveit. Spring Sack Suits at $12 to $30 in all thejaew model single andSdouble-breaste 1 coats, with or without center vent, form-fitting or semi-form-fitting back, long, shapely lapels: iu handsome gray, brown andlblue worsteds, cassimeres and cheviots in stripes and mixtures, a hini tiilaral and wo-th from $5 to $10 more. Come see and judge for yourself. Fashionable Spring Cravats-vNew Four-in hands, English Squares and Ascots; latest Spring colorings, bright, hand some effects, 50z to SLSa. Ederhdmer, Stein & Co iKeas. Spring Shirts-Newest colorings in madras and percale, coat or regular style, negliges or plaited bj3orn,; '$1 to $2.50. White and Fancy WaistcoatS'Single or double breasted, of flannel or wash materials in hand some prtterns smart, dressy $1.50 ta $5.00. See our window display of Spring Hats and Haberdashery, its interesting and worth seeing. THE PEOPLE'S STORE B L B W CORVALUS, OREGOH Established 1864. City water rent is payable in advance at the office by the 10th of the mcnth. 39 Miss Margaret Snell was a passenger for Portland, Saturday. She expected to return last night. i 11 kinds of clover seed, orchard grass, timothy, aud al"ike for sale ' atZierolf's 22if J. B Lnuts, of Junction City, was a I Corva'.lis visitor iho last of the week. He ' is an old schoolmate of Tom Bell, and I was in Corvallis to look into the matter of applying tor the priacipaiship of the public school of this city. Closing out our stock of books rt gardleas of cost. Grabaua & Welle. 32tf The L. M. Society of the Congre gational church will be entertained at Oauthorn Hall by Mrs. Frederic Berth lold, tomorrow afternoon. Alt friends are invi'ed. See the nice line of rockers at Kempin's Furniture Store. 38-41 The quarantine was raised fro n the Charley Young residence, Friday, the children having recovered from their at tack of scarlet fever. WANTED Two waitresses at Hotei Corvallis. 39 For Sale One top bags 7, nearly new leather top and cushions, coat $8-3. Will sell for J6 J if takaa b afore A'pril 1st. Price buggies elsewhere then Jsee this. Also '.seven tons of bailed cn jet hay . Phone 655, L. L. Brooks. 25tf Zierolf keeps all kinds cf clover aud grass sead ior sale. 22t Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Kin? and Mr. and Mrs. John Kier went out to Rock Creek, Sunday, to fish aud spend the day picnic fashion. Special ale of books at Grabm & WeJia. 32tf A man w is arrested Friday evening aud was taken to Eocene where te was a-j'-idged risa'ie. H) ii a stranjer and was taken to the asylum none too soon tie cut up ad kinds of aiti-.-s and at? tr ass like Bibhazzer. Ha claimed to Christ and itquesteJ to ba called by that name. Ex. O R. ltrees limber barga was launched -Va.luesday afternoon, and among the 8pta!' was Sneriff J. H. Ross h-8 th Li'icoln Leader. When the b iat left the navs the Sheriff occu pied the su ,f tioaor on the stern be side Oliver iite. Jan . bai'orj striking the wte ihc o nt h icki like a bron choand t'ir v Mr. Rms from his perch down in.o tru bjtto n. V. wn f-sar.'d for awhile that the Slirr if had sustained serious interaal inj l.-ies, hut Dr. B lrgei-s repo ts oily painful bruise in ad lrdin to a couple ot ga3ies on Ur. Kiss' for -bead. The misba - will Keep the Sheriff off duty for several days. IN FOR FJIIssss ssssi We have also received our Soring lines or iJen's Ox fords, etc., in all tbe latest shapes. G&II &md Ssawis S Pe $2is$ Of your cash by trading with us- C03VALLIS, L. mitler WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD. IT'S SO OREGON. n? ) 1 T5e Electric Kitchen Is not a thing of the future we have it to-day. Many of the most progressive people are cooking with nothing but Elec tricity. It heats and cooks quickly, without smell, without dirt, and without trouble. Best of all Electric Cooking is no more expensive. We can show you write, call or phone jfor our representative to see you. G. A. CLAEK, Mgr. J
