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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1907)
J lOCAl AND PERSONAL .Ed Greffoz of Crawfordsville was a Corvallis viaitor, Tuesday. Mies Thia Johnson is clerking at Small's store during the holidaay eason. Miss Ethel Burr of Philomath it the guest of her cousin, Miss Thia Johnson. Dr. J. R- N. Bell is to address the Y. M: O. A. at the college Sun day afternoon at 2:30. Mrs. Alice Wicks has returned from Carlton and will make her home in this city again. Dr. James Witbycombeleft Wed nesday for Portland to attend the meeting of the State Dairymen's Association. Mrs. Durrelje and children have arrived from Troutdale to make their home in Corvallis and occupy the McLaughlin bouse. Miss Franks Alexander of Stay ton is the guest of Miss Margaret Fowells and her sister, Miss Bessie Alexander, in this city. Mrs. C. Pr Persinger arrived Tuesday from Portland whe e she had been for medical treatment and proceeded to her home at Belle- fountain. Miss Rova Cox, a farmer well known Corvallis sir), is to be mar ried in Portland, Christmas day, to Bart Stowe. Corvallis friends ex tend congratulations in advance. United Evangelical church, H. L. Pratt, pastor. Rev. S. K. Lau ner of Independence will preach at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. in. Sunday School at 10 a. m.'; K. L. C. E. at 6:80 p. m. 1 Bert Vanhoosen is preparing to open a jewelry establishment in the room one door south of the Bazaar, on south Main street. A new show window baa been put in and other improvements made. The Oregon Col'ege of Music is to sire a pupil's :ecital at tbe chap el to' ight at 8 o'clock. There is no admission and everyone is invited. These recitals are always enjoyable events and attract large audiences. It was a "red letter day" for OAC when ber champ n football team captured the Pacific Corst cham pionship at Los Angeles, and in nonor of the eve; t the Barometer -containing the write-up came on , -printed in red ink. There is a new man in charge of the dry goods department at p. L. Miller's busy store. He is Russell M. Skallernd from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Le has had conside'r uble experience in this line. Mr. Skallernd is a single man, about "25 years of age. With ChruLmas less than two weeks awsy there has been but little winter weather thus far:n Corvallis. With only a few cold days, and comparatively little rain, and witn many days of sunshine and warmth, the Oregouian has much to be thankful for and very little ground for complaint. Negotiations are now pending which it is highly probable will re sult in a contract being let very soon for the completion of tbe Y. M. C. A. building at the college, either in the spring or early summer. Ev ery tffort is beitig nut forth to this end and it is hoped that no further -delay will be experienced. The Congregational Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. E. R. Hollister, Wednesday afternoon, and a very pleasant time is report ed. Excellent papeis we.e rnd by Mrs. M. M. Long and Mrs. Charles Peterson, special music was render ed and daiaty refreshments were served. A large number of ladies were present. There is to be a game of football on tht college field tomo-row between the Corvallis high school and the OAC Freshmen. These teams y ed a scoreless game on Thanksgiv ing day, which is guarantee tbrt the coming conUH for supremacy will be a spirited one. There is no admission and the game will be called at 2 o'clock. Tramps have been more numer ous in Corvallis the past ten days than for a long time prev-'ously. Eight were seen one week, n . two were given lodging in the city jail a few nights ago, by Chief V ell-, and after doing a tew stunts at street cleaning next day were invit ed by the officer to leave town, an invitatien which they gladly ac cepted. Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Penners of Portland arrived Wednesday for a holiday visit with the latter's par-, ents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hecker, at Wells. Jacob Hecker and family of Biggs, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Allphin of Toppeaish, Washing ton, Herman Hecker and family and B. T. Hecke. and family of Albany, and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold King of Corvallis will also spend 'Christmas at the Heckr home, the event being in the nature of a fami ly reunion. W. S. Locke has been quite ill the past few days, but is improving. Mrs. Iva McBee is to leave short ly for California to spend the win ter. - ' - v- . Assessor Thomas Davis returned Tuesday from a business trip to Portland. . Born, in this city, Tuesday, to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Albin, a daughter. Billy Goldson and wife expect to go to Eugene tomorrow to spend the winter. Mies Bepsie Ireland has returned home from a visit with her sister at Monmouth. Born, yesterday morning, to Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Mann, near Philo math, a daughter. Glenn Ireland returned the mid dle of this week from a several days' business trip to McMinnville. Mies Nellie Wood has returned to her home at Eugene, after a visit at tbe home of her uncle, W. S. Locke. Miss Bertie Mercer left Tuesday for her home on Beaver Creek, after spending several days in Corvallis with friends. Dr. W. J. Kerr is attending the 8ta:e Dairymen's Association in Portland this week. He is one of the speakers. Mrs. S. B. Tane end Mrs. Clyde Hays are to leave Monday to spend tko Christmas holidays with rela tives in California. Miss Grace Wilson, who has been learning dressmaking in Eugene, is at home for a visit. She will re main until after Christmas. Mr. and Mr;. Frank Cole, who have bed a living in the Clarence Vidito property near the saw mill, moved this week into the Bryant house oa North Second street. The reserve seat sale for "The Holy City" opens next Tuesday morning. v Those desiring seats should secure them early, as the opera house is sure to be crowded. R. H. Howell of Toledo is the guest for a few dayscf .elatives and old friends in this city. He is a graduate of the class of '99, OAC, and has many friends in Coryallis who are glad to welcome him. Mrs. Ed Allen is to leave tomor row or Monday 'or Shedds station oj. . rer husband, who went there some t'.ue ago in his capacity as station agent. Tne household goods were shipped Wednesday. A fire in the midst of a quantity of sfu6e and cordwood in the base uio.i of Albany college oaused great cxc?temeni there Monday afternoon and it was on'y after strenuous work that the building was saved. J. S. Ireland and family of Kent, Sherman county, were guests, Tues day a- d Wednesday of the former's L otl er, W. P. I eland, in this city. Thr- itors dt; i ted Wednesday for Yamhill" county, where they are to make their h..rra at Dayton. Ch.istmas shopping is now on and the s ores rnd streets present a i'.elyappe a ice, tcsially in the ,.f : noon when wives, mothers and sisters go foth buy for "him." The stores this year in C rvallis are offering a goa u.- .j .tment of Christ mas wares and everyone seams bent on buying a generous supply. fln.ns vn 'V attractive Rhnvr win dows, in honor of Christmas time. are seen about, town. A pair of real dear heads, with Santa Clius driv ing the span with red silk lines, the whole U-.ouudea by a noliy wreath, is one of the features at Nolan & Son's Miniature Cbrist- m-ia trees, file olaces and numerous other pretty features are noticed in i other stores . The Dixie Jubilee Singers, whose singing created a furore in Corva'- j lis l it m are to furnish spec-;-.l muBic at the tegular services at the IJitr-od'Ht church, Suud :y eve ning. Each member of the com pany has in bis. throat a melody th drills tbe hearer, and as a company their m-jsic is equal to the beet, and far surpasses the average of such troupes. There was a game of basketball on rollers at the Corvallis skating l'nk Tuesday night between the Eugene and a town team. The score was 28 to 11 in favor of Corvallis. A ! -ge crowd attended and there was much enthusiasm. This is a popu lar sport and is rapidly growing in favor. Other games are scheduled for the cojaing months and there will no doubt be even greater crowds witness the events. Thfl old rifles, in n?e formerlv at the ccUee and recently replaced hv t.Vi nmv Krmr- Joreensone. i.r tn be sold ior $2.50 each by the col lege, authority hiving been received WaV "n- f-in tn make anch dis position of them. There are 250 to b sold at mis price, su oi wnicn in mlondiH onnrJitinn. Thnv can be purchased at the college or the hardware store. Many students are buying them as souvenirs, to ornament their rooms. , What About Suit Case For Him? igr vqgtf -r How About:: A V'- Traveling Bag . For Her? Has':6:'.;M6mest::X3u3? Who TjE anstver: Those who have been the means' of making others happy, no virtue, however exalted, can compare with sweet charity; but you say "we do not give Xmas Gilts out of charity; yet we say again, you do, for that liberal instinct of Christmas generosity is the result of charity. v Little Gilts or Greater Gifts will be appreciated by the recipient with equal appreciation, according to your purse, you can make many happy this Xmas, try some of the little things as well as the bigger things that this Great Store of J. M: Nolan & Son's have. " . Special Sale Sample Waists Something youhaye not seen before at this time of the year at styles Six months ahead of time. "We haye jnst received as samples, a .line of Spring, i90S, Silk Shirt "Waists for onr selection for next Spring. We haye chosen what we desire and rather than pay charges by returning these samples we shall put them on sale for a few days at about cost price, or $2.50, 83.50, $4.00 HOLIDAY NECKWEAR Leather Goods, Etc. Bags, Belts,Bric-a-Bas, in fact all ar ticles that combine to make suitable Xmas Presents are going very fast, so you had best come and avoid dis appointment. We haye all the above goods at very popular prices. 25c, 50c, 75c to $6.00 - " - 1 i ...... ... -I Xtra Special New Bedspreads These spreads are just from the fac tory, and just in the nick of time to make a most sevicable and accepta ble present to the housewife, Made of tnt finest three-ply yarn, Hemmed ready for use, full size and in a va riety of Marsailles designs,, they are the embodiment of all that is good in Bed Coverings at a great saving in price, they are worth 25c to 756 more than they are marked. $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, and ' $2.75 Each PRESENTS n For the Men Folks A small or large p urse will go a long way in this de partment, but these little things HE will appreciate. Ties, Handkerchiefs, Muf flers, Reefers, Slippers, Smoking Jackets, Ba t h Robes, Shirts, Sweaters, Purses, Belts, Socks, Um brellas, and many other useful little things at 25, 50, 75c to $6.00 Each s FOR BETTER QUALITY FOR NEWER GIFTS Prof. O.V. White, Mrs. Winters a: d Misses Alta Wright and Cora Fehler of Philomatb were Corvallia visitors, Wednesday. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Liberal U. B. church at Philomath cleared about $25 Wednesday from their tale of home made articles. Mrs. George Ton der Hellen ar rived Wednesday for a farewell visit with relat:vs a d friends ;n Cor vallis before leafing with her hus baud for Manila. The subject of the morning ser mon at the Congregational, church, Sunday, will be "The Place of the Church in tbe Community Jjife, evening topic, "Behold, I Stand at tbe Door and Knock." All o.he: services as usual. The Congregregational Chilsiian Endeavor society is to give a "7c social" tomorrow night at the home of Mrs. E. R. Hollister, corner 6th and Van Eurei. suee's. Tbe eve ning v. Ill be entirely given over to fun and ainuBements and a jolly time is expected. Everyone wel come. Come out and meet the President. i t v ; ever is tbe present elaborate display at J. M. Nolan & Son's. 102tf S. P. fjnot, who has been at borne on business, retarat to his work at Chehalit, Wash., tomorrow. Daring the two months of fallcelonist rates, Sept. 1st to Oct. 31st, the Denver & Bio Grande Railroad sold 8,081 home seekers' tickets to the Northweit, which is sa increase of 2,817 over last year's business, or more than 5O per cent. Wilson's Cafe for all kinds of sandwicr 2s. 97tf The Episcopal church, corner Jefferson and 7th streets. Service, Sunday, Dae. 15th: 8 a. m., Holy Euchr "ist; 10 a. m., Sunday School ; 11 a. m., morning ser vice and sermon ; 7 :30 p. m., evening service, heats free.. All welcome. J. W. Armstrong, Rector. .Wilson's Cafe open every night until 12 o'clock. 97tf At their last meeting the K. of P.'s elected the following officers for the en suing year: C. O., T. H. Davis; V. ti, C. H. Colbert; A., M. P. Morgan; M. F., Chariea Peterson; M. E. C, E. J. New ton; K. Br & S., C. X. McDavitt; M. A.. Q. B. Whitney; inner guard, Henry Ger hard, outer gnard, Thomas Whitehorn; M. W., Robert Johnson. Wilson's Cafe for oyster cock tails. 97 if Preaching at the Presbyterian church, Sunday morning and evening by the pas tor, Rev. J. R. N. Bell. Mornin topic, "How Does a Man Die?'' evening topic, 'Suicide." The pastor is preaching a series of very interesting sermoas to which everyone is. most cordially invit ed. You should not miss one of them. Seats free and splendid mnsfr. : .- Hay for sale. W.' C. Metcalf. Ind. 'phone 723, Corvallis. 101-4 October and November statistics for wheat and flour shipmeats from Portland and Paget Sound ports are particularly interesting as showing the immense re sources being converted into actual cash ia Oregon and Washington. 7,434,691 bushels of wheat and 640,013 barrels of flour are tbe exact figures, yet it mnst be remembered that the crop is only just getting under way in earnest. Wilson's Cafe for hot ta males. 97if A proposal is afoot to organize a Wi 1- lamette race circuit for next year. Tbe plan is to make Albany, Corvallis, Eu gene, Independence, Salem and such other important towns as will enter, par ties to the arrangement, and have tbe horses that perform at one appear at all. Albany horsemen are said to have receiv ed application blanks and if there is suf ficient encoaragoment the plan will be undertaken. Albany Herald. The caw, the pig, the ben, Are the great trio we ken, Tbat'l keep the wolf from Willamette's door, And make her wealthy evermore. But don't forget the docile sheep, That grows three crops and none are cheap. The lamb, the wool, the mutton chops Do you know of three -mere paying ' - crops? Ex. ' V The Bazaar has the best line of Xmas goods in town. 101-3 Cor pa1 lis Agricultural College has re 1 tained Fred S. Nircross, Jr., as coach o! tbe football team fo-another year. A wise selection. Norcroag is on of tbe , Ijest coaches in the whole country and ' gave OAC a winniag team. A published report that the university team tried to Becure Norcross as ciaeh was untrue and was quickly denied by the home team which they declared would be an on. sportsmanlike procedure, aod not in ac cord with varsity policy, which is true.- Tuesday's Eugene Register. Wilson's Cfe for full course din ner, 25 cents. 97tf Rev. G. H. Gibbs, pastor of the M. E. church, South, will preach next Sunday on the following subjects: 11 a. m., "The Work oi the Woman's Home Mission Society," 7:30 p. m., "Paul's Address to the Elders at Miletus." Rev. Gioba will Btart soon ior Nashville, Tenn., where he expects to fake a special training course at the Vanderbilt University. He baa asked to be relieved of his charge in Cor vallis that he may taite op this work , Rev. G. W. Firman of Missouri will take his place and serve as pastor tbe rest of the conference year. ' ' A LOOK over our stock of Christmas gifts will help jou to make a selection, Dainty, attractive, high-class goods Graham & WellSi , . ,
