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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 13, 1907)
LOCAL AND PERSONAL Dr. Irving Matthews of Portfand was in toe city on ousmeBB mo iai of the week. Dr. W, J. Kerr was in Salem the last, of the week, oa business con nected witb OAC. Miss Edna Allen went to New port, Thursday, for a ten days' visit with relatives at tne seaside. Prof. Skelton seems to be located Op at Seattle for a short time, where he is visiting his brother. Abe King is building a new barn on his farm, 56x60 and 16 feet high. Mr. McHenry has the contract. Mrs. E. U. Will and ton of Pori land have been the guests of rela lives in Corvallis the past few days. Mr. and Mr. Roy Brague arrived borne the last of the wee from an extended visit in Portland, Salem and other points. Miss Addie Brif.ow passed through Corvallis, Saturday, on her way home from the bay. Shs is teach ing at Tacoma, Wash. uf. P. Logan of KiDga Valley made application tJ the county court for a Btoraga license and his i bond was placed at $1000. Mrs. Sarah ' Moore, having sold her residence in Corvaliis, has pack ed her nousehold goods and expects to make Po.tlaod her future home. In the matter of an adding ma chine, petitioned for by s all ' tht County officers, the court instructed the county clerk to- ujake- the pur chase. Mrs. Edward Allen of Shedds was in Corvallis the last cf the week . It is stated that she will come to our city soon to reside. Corvaliis welcomes all new-comers. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Underwood And children, former well-known residents of this city, but now of Lebanon, have been in Oorvallis the past feiv days, visiting relatives and old friends. Prof. A. B. Cordley left town last week, but we can't tell where he will be until he gets back, us thev keep all of tha profeeaors "on the go" at this season of the year. Prof. J. B. Horni r is spending a short time east of the mountains, looking after pupils for OAC. He's a hustler along that line and has a pleasing personality about him that wins the students. James Osburn and his estimable lady packed all the little things t'-at are necessary for a see" on of enjoy ment and started Friday for Cas cadia. After spending a little time there they will go to Clear Lake. Mr. and M.-s. T. II. Crawford left Sunday morning for a ten days' visit at Seattle, Tacoma and Port land. The good brother needs a little rest before tee school opens, and we wish them a pleasant trip. Mr. and Mrs. Sperry came in Saturday to visit witb their daugh ter, Mrs. R. C. Wills, for an indefi nite period of time. Mrs. Sperry is suffering with paralysis and hopes to be benefitted by the change of climate. ML.8 Daisy Brown has relumed from a pleasant visit at Newport. While there she was the guest of Richard Graham and fatniiy cf this city, who are spending the summer at ttae seaside, where they own a handsome cottage. Numerous changes and improve ments are being made in and about the administration building at the college. The president's room has been enlarged an I thoroughly reno vated and Clerk Crawford has been assigned to a nice new roini on the east side. Jasper Smith has rented the Mar shall Miller property on First street and will move at once from New berg. Mr. Smith is the father of Ilex Smiin, the new piopmtor of thp Elgin harness shop and while we regr t to lose Mr. li in we gaiu "two members of theSaiith family. A wfve of prosperity see'ns to hive come to our brethren of the I. O. O. F. order. T.vo candidates will be on hand Tuesday night when the Initiating Degree will be con ferred. It would be a great pleasure to the Notile Grand to see all the members present. James L?wis into1 res os that he has sold, since J- Iv 1st, $27,265 in real estate in Benton and Linn counties. Fie is a hustler, all right, and if a man simply intimates he wants laud Jim has a sort ot win ning way about him that takes the plum. Plans and specifications are now in the hands of the carpenters for a rew school house at Bellefountain. The building will be a three-room structure, strictly up-to-date, witb basement and hot air for healing purposes. We congratulate our neighboring city on the south on her prosperity along educational lines as well as railro-d prospects. Prof. Lake returned Saturday, coming in from Medford. i 'Jeorge Irvine and wife were visit ors over Sunday at Newport. Attorney J. F. Yates .transacted legal business at Astoria last week. Miss Edna Rues is visiting friends in Eugene for a waek or ten days. Mii.6 Mildred Dyer of Albany was the guest of Corvaliis friends, Thusr day. Prof. F. L. Kent will spend a week at Gearhart Park, combining business and pleasure. R. K. Hanson of Kansas has bought the residence of Charles Miller on Third street. Mrs. Margaret Cummings and Miss Leona Jackson cams out from the coast the latter part of the week. Isaac Stroud and wife returned Friday from an outing in the Big Elk country and report good hunt ing and fishing. Miss Esther Copeland returne 1 to her home in the Siletz country, Sat urday, after a brief visit with her aunt, Mrs. J. Mason. August Fischer has just finished putting a new roof on one section of his mill and tsken. out. the old en gine house and engine. Samuel Jackson, of Ho'lenberg & Cady's Furniture store, took a leave of absence for a few J ys and is taking a view of "Old Ocean." Mrs. Fortson and daughter le t for their home in Sicrament, Satur day, having spent the summer with the former's mother, Mrs. Shedd. The trade was - consummated on Friday whereby Mr. Swingler be ; nines the sole owner of the butcher shop of Harlan & Swingler. L. L. Brooks has conceived the idea that there is money in the dairy business and has already bought 25 head of cows and will add more. Horace Locke was shaking hands with old friends on the streets, Sat urday. He is now located in Port land, but is spending his vacation at the old home. McHenry & Stroud sold the Troxeil property near the C. & E. depot last Friday to Joe McCready of Washington. The consideration was $500. David Hood appeared before the county court and asked for a gate way from his place south of Philo math, and viewers and appraisers were sent out. The glo-ious rain of last week will help gardens and start the fall " stures in fine shape. Some sec tions, particularly in Eastern Ore gon, were deluged with water and growing crops were damaged. Neighbor B. F. Irvine of the Cor vallis Times has been appointed by Governor Chamberla'.n as a delegate to tne Irrigation Congress to be held at Sacramento, Calif., from Sept. 2 to 7 inclusive. Bids were opened by the county court for wha knovrri pg the S. K. Brown bridge across Mary's river. Two bids v.e " ivi-.l -.u follows: John Moore, $335; B. F. Elliott, $325. The court rejected both bids as being loo high and authorized Commissioner Smith to build same according to his judg ment. J. K. Johnson came out from Newport, Thursday, h ving spent several v eks at the coast. The family went to Ne'. -;r,-t, hoping that the chanee of climate -would benefit the daughter. Miss LaV .,, who has been in ill health for many months, and Mr. Johnson states that she is already greatly improv ed. Mrs. Johnson is a daughter of Mrs. Lucy Francisco. Robert Johnson, manager of the Benton county prune orchard, in forms us that the recent high wind nnd riin was of great benefit to the growing crop as toe wind blew off the small and damaged fruit while the rain will add new vigor to that still remaining on the trees. He wa alt'o pleased to inform us th-.t the prospects for a crop, as well as price, are quite flattering. It rany be of interest to many to know that there is now about 200 weather bureau nations in the United States a"d in the neer futur tHe government will tquip about 30 of these F'a'i'OiS at the storm center wi-h small runner bloons which wi 1 carry to a height of from one to four miles self-rtoordiiu'" ir.Etrn ments, recordicg he variation its the teaipra;ur, the air pressure, the humidity of the airaud the wind veloci y. These small balloons carry up their instruments to height cf many miles where the tempature at all times is very low, exceeding 100 degrees below zaro. The thermometers are tested by means of liquid air to the lowest point likely to be reached at great elevation. It costs the government about one and one-half million an nually for experimental work along these lines. A. E. Wilkins received a telegram Friday from John - Bauer at Red Oak, Iowa, announcing the deatb of the father of M. Bauer of this city Mr. Bauer is at Cascadia and the sad news was carried to hi.n by James Oeburn, Friday morning. Saturday a marriage license was issued to T. W. Espy and Miss Minnie E. Phillips. the bride is the daughter of Vlr. and An. J. T. Phillips of this city, while tbe groom was for years a popular stu dent of OAC. A few days ago Amy Cameron, of this city, received a telegram to the effect that his brother, Ellsworth, bad been operated upon at Union, Eastern Oregon, for tonsi litis and was in a very serious condition. Mrs. Elva Van Fleet and children returned to their home in Portland, Saturday, having been the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Starr, in this city. They were accompanied to the metropolis by Miss Mildred Starr, who will visit for some time with her sister. Mrs. Mildred Patterson, of Baker City, and Mrs.. Bertie M rrison, of Carlton, have been in Corvallis the oast few days, tbe guests of their father, W. S. Linnville. Both are former popular Corvallis girls and graduates ot old OAC, and. have many friends in this city who are all eujoyiug the visit. Prof. Tartar's summer school closed Friday after a very sucessful session, and bis pupils were pleas antly surprised by an invitation to. accompany him to his home, where a tempting dinner was served the guests by Mrs. Tartar. There were ten pupils present and they have been heard to declare that the diu- ner wa9 "simply delicious," J. M. Nolan was billed . to sail from Liverpool on Aug. 1st, to ar rive in New York on Friday, the 11th. His many friends will give him' a. lit rty welcome home and earnestly listen to the interesting stories of his travels. Being a typi cal Irishman and endowed with a liberal supply of mother wit he can paint the picture in glowing colors. Miss Anna Brinkley of Airl'e was married last Sunday in Portland at the home of the bride s sister, Mrs. A. J. Bayler, Rev. Dr. Folke of the P ? ot " yha ch officiating. The Ihc'tv man to claim tho prize w J! $ V...-ell, who until last S.p niber w.3 the agent on the S. P. at McCoy, since which time he h b ... tjtk'ng a special course in the P- i d Bu .ess College, fitting him i fo . p -.il railroad ad commercial work. The . bride is quite well and favorably known to many of our people, being a niec ) of Walter Wiles, Mrs Wells and Mrs. J. F. Yates, the latter attending the wedding. A full line of Colgate's Talcum powders, perfumes, soaps and tooth powders at Graham & Wells. 67-75 Notwithstanding all the buildin? that has been done during the summer there is scarcely an empty house to be seen in Corvallis, thus showing that before tbe opening of the school year it will be hard to find a suitable location by those com ing to stay daring the winter and make a home for their children. The present year has been one of marvelous prosperi ty, not only in the business districts, but in the erection of new residences all over the city and still there is not enough houses to supply the demand. In all parts of town the sound of the hammer can be beard from early morn until late at night and still new plana and specifications keep coning. Many families who have been prosperous on the farm are moving to Corvallis to educate their children in our agricultural college, knowing it to be the best school in tbe state and they also realize that the moral and social condi tions of our town are . second to none in Oregon. No saloon or other place of vice te tempt the young man, and when the day's work is over he can take a refresh ing drink of the purest mountain water and lay down to sweet repose. Yes, be it known to ail ye people that Corvallis has taken her second growth and you are im vited to come and be one of us. For Sale Cheap: Several spans of fine, wrll-broke draft horses, suit able for railroad work. For par ticulars go to the Highland Stables, this city. 66-7 There seems to be a great demand for alf ike and red clover seed as L. L. Brooke advertises for 20 car loads. This shows what radical chaoges have taken place in t he "onditions of the country during the past few years and that our farming com munity is awakening to tbe fact that to secure good crops, clover, alsike aud vetch must be alternated with the wheat and oats. If a man abuses his horse or other dumb animals he can be arrested and fined for cruelty, and we believe the man ho eows wheat successively on a piece of ground nntil be has worn it out 's equally guilty of cruelty and Nature furnishes the penalty by refusing tbe accustomed yield. Wanted: To purchase from the breeders Cotswold or Lincoln sheep. Call me no Independent phone No. 561 or No. 284. Wra. H. Savage, Corvallis, Oregon. 53tf .- The Pharmacy. building .was moved by the purchaser, MK Conner, on Saturday to Job's addition and will be converted into a residence. v This was the house need on the farm before tte coliege was located. Adolph Peterson was in Corvallis, Sat urday, looking after his interests in con" nection with the building to be erected a' the college. Wood wanted on subscription at the Gazette ojice, - - - 34tf L. B. Geer will ship 3 choice bulls to Honolulu about the 14th of this month. one of which is a Hereford and the other wo are Short Horns. Parties who have 8eea them state that they are fine ani mals. The Oik Creek Lumber Com pany has established a yard in Wil kins' Addition, and has on hand for sale a complete stock of roueh and dressed lumber. Merle Moore is in charge of the yard and will be pleased to fill your bills. 54tf During the past few days numerous parties have been in Corvallis looking for homes in or near tLe cily. Among these Millin Shearer of Pualluy, Wash., who was looking for a sheep ranch ; . B. R Porter of Medford, who desires a good farm and stock ranch; J. Stutz of Bed Wood City, Calif.; Mr Shearer of New bere, and Mr. Payne of Iowa who are anxious to - secure, property; in. our city. By the way, who sayg CorvalliB is not a desirable place to locate? New-comers Seem to think so, at least. When in Albany see the 5, 10 and 15 cent counters at Charles Knccbt's next'door to Hamilton's. 56tf R. L. Glass reports a fine piece of fall wheat estimating 30 bushels or upward per acre. . This follows vetch of last sea-. son, and he thinks it the proper thing to do. Graham & Wells have been ap pointed agents for -Remington Type Writer ribbons and carbon papers. Ribbons can be adjusted to any ma chine. 67-75 Marshall Miller went over to tbe bay Sunday. He told us what he was going for but requested us not to mention it. The Sunday excursion train to tbe bay comprised eight coaches. Sixty-three tickets were sold at Corvallis. Al Thorp of the Bellefountain neigh borhood has bought the Mrs. Geo. Brown residence. The consideration was $1500. The latest song entitled "Colum bia, The Ill-fated Steamer," com posed by Mrs. Eda of. Spaulding is on sale at 10 cents at C. A. Gerhard's. . 67ft Some of our young people had a dance at the Taylor hall on Satur day night. The boys played ball at Toledo Sunday. Miss Rova Cox of Portland is the goes1 of Miss Thia Johnson. Mrs. Cecil Cathey and little daughter of Albany spent Sunday with friends in Corvallis. Mrs. A. B. Cordley and little daughter returned the last of the week from an ex tended sojourn at Newport. Hon. .Claud Gatch - of Salem is the guest of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Gatch, on college hill. Mrs. Emma Groves arrived Saturday evening from a visit with friends at Hood Biver. Sae was accompanied by Mrs. Martin of Waacow, Idaho, who is a rela tive of Mrs. Inez Wilson and , B. Horn, jng, and will visit them for some time. B. F. Thatcher and wife came out from the bav, yestt rday, where they have been enjoying a pleasant visit by "Old Ocean.'' E. B. Bryson and family bave return, ed from an extended outing in the Alsea country. Miss Anna Ewing arrived from Oswe go, Sunday, and will join her brother, Fred Ewing, Roy Raber and family and Miss Agnes Wilson in an outing in the Alsea valley. They will be eone a week or ten days. H. E. Windom, a st ock man from Crook county near Prineville, . has rented the J. F. Yates house, recently vacated by Recorder Newton, for two years. He is coming to send his children to college. Cal Yates always has an eye to buti ness. Tbe law compels the farmer to dip bis sheep which requires a tank, and he conceived the idea of putting in a cement tank in the ground. Commendable tu" terprise this, and he wont have to asK hi" neighbor to bring it home when he want" to use it. Mrs. J. M. Nolan and son, Victor went to Newport, Saturday, to spend a few days at the coast. John Allen was a bayward passenger Saturday, for an over-Sunday visit with Ins family, who are speeding their vaca tion at the beach. Miss Edna Irvine has returned from a brief visit with friends in Salem. Edwin Rjse returned to Portland the last of the week, after a visit with rela tives in this city. J.H.Harris and son leave tomorrow for a trip through the Alsea conntry. A. P. JoUnoaani family cami in yes terday from the bay wherd they have been camping for a season. Carl Hodes and Pat Stewart went down the river, Sunday, to Bowea Bend on a fishing trip. They caoght 16 fine bass. some weighing 2 pounds. Carl says i is a mistake about tbe fish not biting on Sunday. Our semi-Annual Clearance Sale Prices? We are Closing Out All Our Summer Goods and OUR PR ICES Will Make it Worth Your While to Buy Now. i 11 Percent Dlsc't Percent Disc't Shirtwaists $1 00 Values $ 70 1 25 Values. 87 1 50 Values 1 05 2 00 Values I 40 2 50 Values I 75 Parasols $1 50 Parasols. $1 05 : 2 00 Parasols , I 40 3 00 Parasols 2 10 S. L Regulator of Corvallis o DDSIDESS'C TENTH AND MORRISON STREETS,' PORTLAND, OREGON A. P. ARMSTRONG, B., PRINCIPAL Educates for success in a short time and at small expense, and sends each stu dent to a position as soon as competent. Quality is our motto, and reputation for thorough work brings us over 100 calls per month for office help. Individual in. struction insures rapid progress. We teach the loose leaf, the card index, the voucher and other modern methods of bookkeeping. Chartier is our shorthand ; easy, rapid, legible. Beautiful catalogue, business forms and penmanship free write today. References: any merchant, any bank, any newspaper in Portland. Our Prices Knock Out the Catalog House GRAND F. L. For the next 30 days we will offer the entire stock of Dry Goods, Clothing Shoes, Etc. "At prices never before offered in Corvallis. This is an opportunity to buy first-class merchandise at a bargain. We only ask you to call and compare our prices with others' before buying elsewhere. Fm L. CORVALLIS, The "Blow" Almost Killed Father. And keep It is a well-known fact that flies are unable to withstand a steady breeze. An, Electric Fan quickly drives flies out of a room and keeps them out. A full line of Electric Cooking Uten sils. Wiring of all kinds done. Ask the man. WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO. G. A. Clark, Mgr. on a!I Waal Dress Gcods on all Summsr Underwear Wash Goods x 6c Wash Goods 4?c 8jC Wash Goods ' 5.,c loc Wash Goods '. 72C I2c Wash Goods 8c 15c Wah Goods nc 16J3C Wash Goods 12c 20c Wash Goods 14c 25c Wash Goods 18c 3oc, 35c, 37J2C Wash Goods... 23c 50c Wash Goods 37 yic 60c Wash Goods., 41c K LI HE Low Prices . 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