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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 10, 1908)
Vol. XLV. Corvaijis. Benton County; Ori-gon, Friday, Jjwary TO, VS." -w v NO. G THE LITTIiE BED TAG IS DOING- ITS PRICES Have Cloaks 8z Get your sizes ready for the EXTRA SPECIAL SHOE SAJjE on Monday, Tuesday AN INTERESTING RECORD. Belfefountain Reader Furnishes Weather Report Only Ten Days of Snow for Year. W. H. Clemmens, of Bellfoun , tain seems to have kept a pretty " close watch on the weather dur ing the year 1907, and has sent to the Gazette a table showing the number of rainy days, clcudy days, clear days and the number of days on which stfow fell, dur ing: the entire twelve months. If perchance this item should fall under the eye of residents of the tar East we would say by way of explanation that the "snow" referred to in this table does not mean a blizzard, with fences buried nnder snow drifts and the theromometer 40 degrees . below zero, but simply a few feathery flakes that sometimes cover the ground completely but oftener do not, which are melted within a few hours by the warm rays of sushine that always ap pear. . According to the table of Mr. Clemmens the record is as fol lows: . January Number days rainy, la; cloudy, o; clear, 4; snow, 7. February Rainy, 10; cloudy, IX: clear, 4: snow, 1. March Rainy, 31; cloudy, 7; clear, 1; snow, 2. April Katny, 7: cloudy, 121 clear 11, May Katny, 7; cloudy, 14; clear, 10. June Rainy, 12; cloudy, 11; Clear, 7. July Rainy,' 4; cloudy, 12; clear, 15.. August Rainy, 7; cloudy, 11; clear, 13. September Rainy, 6; cloudy, 15; clear, 9. October Rainy, 6; cloudy, 15; clear, 10. November Rainy, 12; cloudy, 12; clear, 6. ' Decembet Rainy, 20; cloudy, 10; clear, 1. Total for year Rainy, 124; cloudy, 140; clear, 91; snow, 10; ENDORSED THE METHODS And Pledged Support Action Taken by State Board of Hor ticulture and Others. At a meeting Wednesday after noon of the State Board of Horti culture, the county iruit inspect ors, members of the college fac ulty and interested orchardists, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: "Whereas, Representative fruit WHICI s and Wednesday. s growers of the Willamette Valley have assembled at Corvallis under the leadership and auspices of the State Board ot Horticulture and with the earnest help and co operation of the faculty of the Oregon Agricultural College and of the Experiment Station, and "Whereas, These representa tive bodies believing that the time for educational work in the matter of renovating the old ap ple orchards of the Willamette Valley has passed and that it would be the policy of officials and everyone interested in the economic' -welfare of the Valley to encourage the establishment of a staple output for the apple growers of the whole Valley, and "Whereas, It has been sug gested that a general plan of cut ting down these old orchards to the ground, allowing them to grow a year and to top-graft tht following spring with Yellow Newtowns would furnish in three to five years a commercial output that could be controlled by asso ciations under the direction of a central association and would be a commendable solution of this problem; be it "Resolved, That we, the fruit growers and commissioners of the State Board of Horticulture and county inspectors of the var ious counties assembled, heartily endorse this aforesaid method of procedure and pledge ourselves to work earnestly for its consum mation. And it is farther Resolved, That the : press of the state be earnestly requested to work with us in the further ance of the plan adopted bv this convention." "The -Village Schoolmaster' To-Night. One of the prettiest stories ever written of rural life in the N.-w England States, vThe Village ScboolrrJaster," a comedv-drama in four acts, will be. seen at the Opera House to-night. Those who appreciate the good the thea tre can do will like "The School master." It is clean and whole some, its atmosphere is refresh ing, its humor is crisp, quaint and occasionally cracks like a whip. Its rugged epigrams are delightiul and its bit ot philoso phy is remembered and laughed at over and over again. Tomor row night, "A Man's Broken Promise," a new play by Lillian Mortimer, will be the second and last night of the "Ideals" en gagement. Seats now selling. Prices 25, 35 and 50 cents. WILL ipiSB fTHZ& SATURDAY Suits.! 'Meigs W aists,SMirt CALLED TO HER REST. Mrs. George E. McDonald Passes Away at Dayton, Ohio. Sorrow- has louehedVlhe homes of many relatives and friends and many hearts are aching, for God has called a loved one home. But their . sorrow is tinged with joy and Heaven seems nearer to those who are left to mourn. Iva Dell Mankin was ' born at Turner, Oregon, February 22, 1879, and was aged at the time ot her death 28 years, 10 months and 8 days. When about three years of age she, with two older brothers, was left an orphan, her father having died previous to her birth. Shortly after she was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Durkee, then of Salem, and grew to young womanhood without knowing that she was an orphan, when she was again left mother less. She was a graduate of Philomath College and later taught three years in Philomath Public School. On June 17, 1903, Iva Durkee was married to Rev. George E. McDonald in Philomath chapel, and went with him to make her home in Eugene, where he was pastor of the . United Brethren church, and where she was ever a faithful and earnest worker.. Last June Rev, McDonald re signed his pastorate in that city, and with ber husband and little daughter, Mrs. McDonald left in AOjgust .'or Dayton, Ohio, that Mr. McDonald might attend the United Brethren Seminary at that place. ; '. On Christmas morning another little daughter cameto bless their home, and for a few days .the future seemed exceedingly bright, but at the close of the sixth day death came as the result of blood poisoning. Those who witnessed her last hours say that her death was most beautiful, leaving no regrets, but pointing loved ones to a bright and happy future, in perfect confidence and trust knowing that "The Father's Overhead." The funeral occurred in Philo math College chapel, Tuesdav afternoon at one o'clock and in terment was made in Newton cemetery, a large number of rela tives and friends being present. The floral offerings were pro fuse and beautiful, among them being pieces from the M. E. church at Germantown," Iowa, of which Rev. McDonald has been serving as pastor, trem the Ladies' Aid Society of the United Knocked Brethren church at Eugene, of which Mrs. McDonald was for merly president, and from the Ladies':;. .Missionary Society at Philomath. - Besides ber sorrowing husband and Iwo'iitile girls; Georgene and Phyllis, deceased leaves one brother, Guy Mankin of Turner, Oregon, two sisters-in-law, Ter essa McDonald, who Vas with her in Dayton, and Mrs. John A. Gellatly of Wenatchee, Wash; ber brother-in-law, Percy Mc Donald of Eugene, who with their mother, Mrs. Hannah Mc Donald of Philomath, have loved her as their own; also her adopt ed fa'ther E. W. Durkee, of New port, Or., and two sisters, Mrs. D. L. Peck of North Yakima, Wash., and Mrs. E. R. Hollister of this city, and two brothers, Frank and Wendell Durkee and little sister, Saidee, of Chico, (-California. Mrs. McDonald was , widely, known and was held in the warm est esteem by all who called her friend, and her early passing has brought deep sorrow to all. , The husband and little ones, together with other t relatives, have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. Building a Town in Alsea. That a town has been laid oat and that lots are now selling there, is the tftory that comes from Alsea, in the fertile little valley of that name,' where peo ple live to a ripe old age, enjoy ing a peace - and . quietness not often found in this dav 'of hustle and bustle. The story is vouched for by the driver of the Alsea freight wagon who was in Corval lis Wednesday. According to the report, Wade Malone, the wide-awake mer chant at Alsea, has platted-the town and has already disposed of some of the lots, although of course negotiations cannot be completed until the deal is re corded and the court has taken the usual steps to legalize the proceedings. This town, if it become such, will be located in a section rich in natural advantages and pro ductiveness, with fine timber on alTsides-, a progressive and peace ful class of citizens and many other features to recommend it. and with the completion of the Corvallis & Alsea River Railroad, as proDosed, the little town will indeed be a favored spot and shnii Id fn5rv a hpalthv ornnith. Rigt and Left v.') Clothing, slTnderwear OREGON NEWS NOTES ureaf Interest in Cash Prizes Schedule of Conventions. Never in the history of Ore gon was the state receiviug such an enormous amount ot advertis ing as at the present time; The writers who are contesting for the 80 prizes ($5000) offered by the Portland Commercial Club, have seemingly been busy in every state in the Union. Some of the contestants have written a scries, of articles covering several edi tions of the same newspaper, thoroughly discussing the at tractions and resources of the state. Governor Chamberlain will be requested to name his three judges and they will begin their work February 1. Oti the last day of the old year the Portland Commercial Club wired its greetings, on behalf ot the city and state; to President Roosevelt, and within a few hours received a most cordial re ply in which the Chief Execu tive wished the people of Oregon a , happy and prosperous New Year. Oregonians will be busy at tending convention to be held in Portland, during the month of January. The list includes: The Northwest Retail Harness and Saddlery Manufacturers' As sociation, January 13 and 14. Oregon Horticultural Society, January 14, 10 and 16. Oregon State Press Associa tion, January 17 and 18. Retail Grocers' Association, January 21 and 22. Oregon Retail Hardware and Implement Dealers' Association, January 21 and 22. Pacific Federation of Imple ment and Hardware Dealers, January 23, 24 and 25. The colonists rates, which re sulted in bringing such a vast immigration to Oregon during September and Octooer, 19)7, will be in effect for March and April, 1908. The rate applies to all railroads and to all rail points in Oregon on same bas's as be fore. All the World Ts a etage, and Ballard's Snow Lini ment plays a meet important part. IC has no superior for .Rheumatism, stiff joints, cuts, spjaius ami all pains. Bay it, try it and you will al trays use it. Any body who baa need Ballard's Snow Lini ment is a living' proof o what it doe-. Bit a trial bottle. 25c, 50c and tl.C). Sold by Graham St Wortbam. I I DUTY School Officers' Convention, 9 A school officer' convention, including all of Benton county, is scheduled to occu: in Corvallis the .first Saturday in February. This is the first convention to be held under the new law, and the second to be held in the county, the first having occurred about three years ago. The new law provides for the payment of $2 per day for the attendance of chairmen of boards of diiectors, or the chairman's proxy or substitute. Among those on the program for the February meeting are Supt. Ack etman, Dr. W. J.Kerr, and di rectors from all parts of the county. This is a new educational movement in Oregon, the object ot the convention being to create a greater interest and a greater harmony in business methods, a more intimate knowledge and greater familiarity with the laws and to stimulate an interest among school officers in school worK . "While the provision is made for the chairmen to re ceive compensation for attend-, ance, all directors and school officers should esteem it a duty and a privilege to attend thi&. meeting and by their interest; and activity aid in the move ment for greater and better things. - Programs will be dist ributed later, giving more comv plete information. "Eckhardt's Ideals" Tonight. Eckhardt's Ideals one of the st longest popular priced organi zations on the road, will open a two nights' engagement at the Opera House to-night, producing the beautiful comedy, "The Vil lage Schoolmaster." Saturday--night the sensational corned y- ama, "A Man's Broken Prom ise." In addition to the strong acting company of fourteen peo-. pie, Mr. Eckardt carries the laU est subjects in moving pictures and specialties which are intro duced between acts. Farmers. Bead the "Weekly Oregonian" of Port land and the "Corvallis (jazette'Uor the general news of the world, also for in formation about how to obtain the beet results in cultivating tbe soil, stock rais ing, fruit raising, etc. -You can secure both of these excellen papers .for one year by paying to fehi (Corva!li8 Gazette" the sum of two dot 'ats and fifty centflr in advance. Kemi the money by postoffice order or bank .1 Mm. 1 .1 i 1 t . I .,, be promptly mailed to you. K unfit buu fcutnw mu vaiuaoie papers will n. 83tf it