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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (June 11, 1907)
LOCAL AND PERSONAL Frank 3pauc- returned Friday from a visit i . Portland. Webiey Edwards ia having his bouse repainted, Sam Kerr being the artist. Mr. ani Mrs. Johnson Porter re turned Thursday evening from a visit in Portland. Mias Adelaide Withycombe of Portland ia a guest of ber brotber John, in thia oi;y. A. J. Jotinsun has been on a business trip to Burns, Eastern Oregon, the past week. Grover Cate arrived Friday from Hillsboro and ia t-ie guest of friends Until after commencement. Lewis Fischer of Silverton came over Friday for the horse show and to visit over Sunday at borne. John Haramersley came out from Aires, Friday, to attend to business and see the big livestock show. Tom Eaton hta arrived from Moro, Eastern Oregon, for a visit with his sister, Mrs. (J. L. Abbott. Miss Ryth Gatch of Salem is a guest at the home of her grandpar ents, President and Mrs. T. M. Gatch. Henry Cu-main? and Chauncey LeVee attended the state convention of rural mail carriers in Portland, the last of the week. James Hunt of Woodburn' has been the guest the past fe dava of his cousin, Conductor lorn Kiley, and wifr, in this city. Miss Lilliao Earnest of this city, who is spending the summer with her parents at Five Rivers, has been visiting friends here for the past few davs. Miss Leona Webber, an old Cor vallia girl, arrived Saturday and until after commencement will bp the guest of Miss Mary Danneman and other friends. The annual "Junior hop" of OA.C occurred at the armory, Saturday night. Music whs furnished by the Peerless orchestra of Salem and a splendid time was bad The pa tronesses were: Mrs. A. J. Johnon, Mrs. J. K. Weiitherford, Mjs. Thomas Gatch and Mrs. C. M. Mc Kellipa. Ambler fc Watters last week sold the M. M. Dtvis residence property inthiscitv to Gus Harding. The consideration was $3000. Posses sion will be given at the opening of college next fall. Mr. Davis and family will spend the summer at Newport and will probadly take up their rsidencein Eugene. Corval lis regrets their loss. Long & Cross who have the con tract for the galvanized iron cornice work on the big domiiory now be ing built for the Oregon Agricultur al college at Corvallis, have com pleted the shop work on the same and have it all ready for transpor tation. They have contracted with E. W. Pollcck, th drayman, to haul it overland to Corvallis and he will take his first load today. There are several loads of it and they have it stored about town in barns. Friday's Eugene Register. In honor of their gu;st, Miss Margaret Herron of Irish Bend, Misses Cleo and Zeeta Johnson en tertained in a delightfully informal manner Friday evening. Gameg, music and conversation fill the houts with pleasure, and a tempt ing collation was served. Those present were: Mioses Clio and Z-eta Johnson, Margaret Herron, Edith Keady, Georgia Whi'e; Messrs. Lid wood Ruffell, Marshall Laville, Sherman Chappell, Russell McCul ly ana Otheo Crawford. The laiet rl eUU transfers filed for record r; David Whaley to Archibald B k 93 acres near Philomath. S2W; M. 3. Wells to Blanche Prat bwr, loi 7 and 8 bl. L. Chase's vddilioa tn Corvallis, f 40U; H. C. Wvstt to E B. Becker, lot 44 bl. 13, Pbiloma h, $150; Philomath College to J. H. Merry mao, lots 165 and 166 bl. 43, Philo math, $150; M. Scheiern to W. S. Burnav, Jot3 3 and 4 bl. V!9, Coun ty addition t- Corvallis, $2200; Mary Richet to Frank Richet, 120 acres near Wells, $1.00 The town ia full of strangers, old Students and former residents, all gathered here this week for ti e an nual event of special interest at OAC commencement. It is a plearure to Corvallis to welcome these visitors, and to c asp hands with the eld time students who are not forgoUen by any means, even though their places at OAC have been filled by new faces. It ia a merry time, a busy time, and in a measure a sad time for Corvallis, for the young men and women who leave as graduates, ney,er to return, have become endeared to many fiiends in this city and their de parture will be generally regretted. Then, welcome, visitors! and good bye, students! May you remember old Corvallis kindly and visit her often in tha yearj to come. Born, Friday morning, to Mr. and Mrs. William Barrel!, a daugh ter. . . .". ,. , : E A. Willoughby of Eddyville transacted busioes in Corvallis, Friday. ' Mrs. Clarence Vidiro came over from Newport the last of the week for a brief visit. Miss Kate Adamson of OAC vis ited Mies Mary Owen in Eugene the last of the week. Dr. Mel via Evans of Creaswell was a Corvallis visitor last we-k. He is a brother of Mrs. Claude Starr. P. W. Bunker, a brother of Mrs. J E. Cronk, arrived tha last of the week from New Lisbon, Illinois, for a visit in Corvallis. Mrs. Jesse Spencer is still in Po.tland, and the last of the week decided to enter Good Samaritan hospital for treatmeut. An exchange says: "The tiny spi iers may be removed from rose bushes by washing them carefully in warm soapsuds." Wah which the spiders or the bushes? Mrs. Mary Whitby arrived home Friday, from Portland, where sh has been visiting since the close of the' State Grange at Hood River, which she attended as a delegate. The new postoffice is to be fitted with new awnings, and the sky lights will be provided with shad) All these have beeu ordered of O. J Blackledge and will arrive shortly. Mies Alice Watters celebrated ber 12th birthday, Thursday, by giving a party to a number of her young friends, in the afternoon. Games and refreshments made up an af ternoon of great happiness to all present. Frank Savers ofEaitern Oregon arrived in Corvallis, Friday, after an absence of 28 years. H owns a ranch near Arlington and has oc cupied the same place for 20 years. Mr. Sayers is well knovn to old timers in this city, where be will visit for an indefinite pernd. He sayB he hardly knows Corvallis, so great is the change in the city. Some excitement was cuej Fri day afternoon near the Johnson millinery store, when Mark Rick ard'snew automobile frightened a driving h irse, causing -it to throw itself. The crow J quickly ga herad at that corner, bnt after unhitching the animal it was found that not a particle of damage had resulted. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Webster who visited in Corvallis recently, leaving here about two weeks ago. have purcnised property and lo cated in Portland. They came from Chicago on a visit to Mrs Anna Mills, who is Mr. Webster's sister, and after remaining a few weeks they became so deeply in love with Oregon that nothing could induce them to return to their old home. Ellsworth Prindle came from be yond Five Rivers, Thursday, to Corvallis, a distance all told of 60 miles, to receive medical attention for a badly cut foot, only to find upon arrival that not a solitary doctor was in Corvallis, all of them having gone to Lebanon on the eve ning train to attend a meeting of the Medical Association. Mr Prin dle cut his foot about a month ago and it seemed to ba doing well enough uatil a few days ago when it became so painful that he came to this city. The physicians arriv ed home on the early morning train Friday, and the injured man has been carefully attended. One of the most beautiful display of roses ever seen in Corvallis out side of a rose show was seen at E. B. Homing's gtoc-ry store, Friday and Saturday. Roses of exquisite fragrance and color, large, small. and medium, and of every hue and variety known to man, apparently, were there, artistically arranged ia tall vases, the display occupying three long' shelves and two show windows and attracting the admira tion and attention of all passersby. Oaelady, a new arrival from the East, viewed the display with ec tasy, and was utterly amazed when, in repiy to a question, she was as sured that these beautiful bloisoma, actually "grew outdoors." One of our exchanges says: "Ev ery family should have a curfew, which positively should 'ring to night' and every night if needed. These curfews are iuexpansive and cun be made at home. Take a piece of siding two feet long and whittle one end down to a handle; then take the child that needs the curfew and bend bim over a barrel. Now take the piece of siding in tho hand and use it for a clapper. Put it on hot. Divide the strokes ev enly and see that none miss. Good for a boy or girl up to the agi ol sixteen, and applications are war ranted to cure the most severe ta8 of street loafing that exists. The music this curfew makes is finer than singing 'where is my wander ing boy tonight?' " Miss Vera ' Pat ton was the gue t ovei Sunday of friends at Puilo matb. Elmer White and family left yesterday for their old ' home in Mason City, Iowa, to remain. L. N. Edwards of Btllefountain was among the interested spectators at tbe nig stock show, Saturday. Ed Andrews returned a few days ago from Eugene, where he went to visit hiafatber who was injured re cently in a fall. Mibs Marie Stahr, formerly of OAC, arrived from Forest Grove, Saturday, to visit friends and at tend commencement. The new cement walk along the south side of the Johnson buck is now being laid. It will certainly be greatly appreciated by the pub lic. Frank Lane came over from Newport the lust of the week for a visit. His traveling companion, Joe Patterson, has gone to Hum boldt Bay on a trip. Mrs. J. H. Wigle and daughter, Miss Ce'ia Nelms, arrived Friday from their home at Prineville for a visit with friends and to spend com mencement ' Mrs. Wigle was form erly Mrs. Nelms of this city. W. T. and C. E. Small have tak en possession of their handsome new building on Main street, which with its entire glass froat and modern arrangement is ono of the most at tractive business establishments in Corvallis. The recital given in the South Methodist church, Friday evening, by tbe pupils of Miss Mary Cau tnorii, piano instructor, was attend ed by as many people as could find room in the building. The progra m was well rendered throughout, and tbe various numbers reflected great credit on teacher and pupils alike. If anyone doubts that the Corval lis stock show was a big affair he should have seen the crowd both days. Ia tbe vicinity of one livery barn, Saturday, 71 vehicles were counted, and it must be borne in oiiud that this was only one. There are numerous barns in town, and many side streets were full of rigs, all of which givea some idea of the size of the"ehow." Mrs. Marv Brvson died in Portland at 11:30 Saturday fore noon. The remains were brought to Corvallis Sunday and the funeral occurred at the E. R. Brvsou home at 2 d. m. yester day, ;Rev. Bell officiating. In terment was in Crystal L,ake cemetery. Paralysis was the cause of death. Miss Jessie Hunter of Watervillle, Wash., has arrived for a visit with rela tives and friends. Starr's Bakery has secured the services of Dick Llewellyn, the wonderful bread maker. 89tf M. Senders and W. H. Hogan of Al bany were among those who visited the stock show, Friday. FOR SALE OR RENT Store building on corner of Third and Jefferson streets. Ind. Phone 559. Mrs. C. W. Young. 38tf Mrs. L. L. Swann of Albany is the guest of W. C. Swann and family in this city. She arrived Saturday. Closing out our stock of books re gardless of cost. Graham & Wells 32t Mrs. Foray tbe has arrived from Enter prise, Eastern Oregon, . to witness the graduation of her eon Warren, from the OAC, Wednesday. Anyone wanting Magoou strawberries by "the crate can get some on short notice by calling No. 2, Plymouth, Independent 'phone. Parties desiring will be allowed to do their own picking. Samuel White side, 48tf Tom Allen of Kings Valley was a Cor vallis vieitor, Saturday, and took in the horse show. Miss Clayton Barnell of Portland has arrived for a v'ait with friends. For sale Wagon, woodrack and gravel bed. A. N. Woods, Corval lis. 45-49 Mrs. A. D. Morrison and little daughter of Carlton are guests of relatives and friends. R. L. Smith and T. C. Sparkman will sell real estate under the name of "The Hantiara Land Co.," with office at Leba non. 43tf Mini Maud Hayes arrived yesterday from Tangent for a commencement visit with friend. Special bale of books at Graham & Well. 32tf Mss Mabel Becker of Albany has been the jtntMt of her cousin, Miss Mabel Wood, the past few days. Two rats in four years, according to tbe agricultural department, may have 29,lS3,00d dependents. The tendency of rats toward social snicide is so weak I hit additional measures will have to be Ukn 'o keep tbem nnder. But their ceniut possibilities are magnificent. Ex. . After seeing bur large" and superb as sortment of new model Sack, Suits and 0 ' ' t T , m , critically examining the materials land Until lOU Haye SCCII TnC the artistic hand-tailormg if you don't . Don't Buy a Spring Suit Splendid Values We Are Offering at $10 to $30 say they are the best 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 In this noted clothing you will find better materials, bet ter tailoring, better style and a better fit than in any other apparel costing the same. The garments are here to prove.it. Spring Sack Suits at $12 to $30 s, with y i-fittins- i in all the new model single and double-breasted coats, or without center vent, form-fitting or semi-form-fitting back, long, shapely lapels: iu handsome gray, brown and blue worsteds, cassimeres and cheviots in stripes and mixtures all hand tailred and woth from $5 to $10 sn ra. CD.ni se and judge for yourself. Fashionable Spring CravatsvNew Four-in hands, English Squares and Ascots; latest Spring colorings, bright, hand- 1 some effeets, 50c to SL5o. Spring Shirts-''Newest colorings in madras and percale, coat or regular style, negligee or plaited bosom,, -$1 to $2.50. White and Fancy Waistcoats'single or double breasted, of flannel or wa3h materials in hand some prtterns smart, dressy $L50 to $5.00. Seeur window display of Spring Hats and Haberdashery, its interesting and worth seeing. THE PEOPLE'S STORE UmB 11(133 Em OORVALUS OREGOti Established W64. Mrs. P. H. Eofer and Miss Marie Hofer left this morcing for Corvallis to attend the commencement exercises of the Agricultural College. Saturday's Capital Journal. Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Merchant of Fort- , land are guests of Miss Lulu Newhouse. 1 Tney will remain until after commence- j ment. Mrs. Merchant was formerly Miss ( Emjoa Martyn, ol Corvallis. 1 At the meeting of the state association J of rural mail carriers held in Forclan d i the last of the week, Henry Cummings I of this city was honored by being elected second vice president of the association. Perry Eudy of Kings Valley was a Corvallis business visitor, Saturday. Mr. Eddy is extensively engaged in growing onions, having from 30 to 59 acres under cultivation each year. He finds it a pay ing business. Heman Hall, formerly of Corvallis but now of Portland, arrived in this citv, Sunday, to spend a vacation of a week of two. He is now a young man, is doing well and has good prospects. He is in the employ of an electrical company ot the metropolis . The Congregational Sunday School members and their triends are to have a picnic party next Saturday. They will meet at tha church at 9 a. hi., and will be taken to tbe destination on hay racks. The event is an annual occurence with the Sunday School and always proves to be one i f the happiest events of the year for both young and old, Kline's Kandy Kids played a game of baseball wilh the Aloany nine in that city, Sunday afternoon, the score being 7 to 13 in lavor of Albany. In the first two innings Corvallis scored three runs to Albany 'a none, and t looked as though Albany was not in the game, but the tide soon' turned . their way aad the final score was in their favor. A number of Corvallis people jvent down, two large partus going by launch and others in automobiles. She came down three steps at a time and sailed into the office like a whirl wind. She waited for no ceremony but asked: "Ia this the printin' office?" ' Yes madam," "I want to stop my paper." "All right madam.'' "Stop it right away, too." ' 'It's stopped," we re. plied making a blus line through her husband's name on ths subscription list "Mebbe that will learn you ;aome hose sense and how to do the square thing next time, and not to slight people just because they are poor. If some rich etuck up folks happen to have la bald beaded, kuock-kneed, cross-eyed brat birn to 'em you're in an awful hurry to put it in the paper and make it an angel, but when poor people have a baby you can't say a word abDUt it, even if it is the prettiest child horned. This ort to be a lesson to Jevery paper in Oregon," and she went ont of the office as mad as a wet hen. Ex. 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