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.
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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
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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 ;
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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
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