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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 31, 1908)
Y John Bell of Peoria was a Corval lis business visitor Tuesday, Barn, Mcnday, to Mr. . and Mrs. Viran Bane, of Bellefountaid, a boo. Mrs. Huntington is reported "as quite ill at her home in Jobs addi tion. V Mrs. Lizzie Axtell has returned from a tro weeks' visit with friends at Canby. Tne L. A. S. of the Christian church met with Mrs. Co'pple, Tues day afternoon. - M. L. Seits came out frona; Wald port, Tuesday, in search of employ ment. He made the trip on foot. Mr. and Mrs. Miles Starr, Jr., moved to Huver the first of this week where they are to farm the coming year. W. E. Wilcox and family moved this week into the house in Jobs addition recently vacated by the Welch family. S. H. Horton's new residence is completed aod the owner and fam ily are moving in this week. It id located near the Union depot. Walter Taylor departed Wednes day for his homeiu Lincoln county, having been in Albany and Corval lis taking treatment for his eyes. M.s. Walter Howell of Peoria was in Corvallis, Tuesday, for the pur pose of having an abscess opened on the Deck of her little daughter. Mr. Sarah Stewart returned the first of the week from a few days' vi it in Portlaud. Mrs. t. llie King rsmamed to ti9 treatment of a physician is that jity. Born, to Mr and Mrs. Will Weeks, in alD, last Friday, a daughter. The parents are former O AC students, Mrs. V eeks being in girlhood Miss Ethel Linville. Several families have moved' to the vicioitv of the Sim Moore saw mill, during the past we k, where the men will bs employed ss th mill is soon to open for business. George W. Smith brought to th Gazette office, Tuesda-y, several rip- crab anples thaw he gathered from a tree on the river bank that morn ing. Rids crabaDples the last of January are something of a woLder, even in Corvallis. Richard Irwin and Monroe Cbil ders arrived home Tuesday from Portland, where they had spent several days. Mr. Childers was seized with la grippe while in the Rose city and was unable to return as toon as intended Miss Georgia Booth, the well known pianist ith the George C. Will music store, rHurned this morning trom Corvallis, where she Attended the OAC ball. Sie was acoornp&nied bv Miss Irene Moores, of Oregon City," who will be her gueet. Monday's Capital Journal. Rsv. T. S. Handsaker went to Eugen, Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Margaret Sears, of Philomath, the lady whose room in the new home for old ladies, at Eugene, has been paid for by the Christian church of this city. Mrs. Ssars will spend her remaining days in this refuge . The annual oratorical tryout oc curs tonight ia the college armory and promises to draw the usual large crowd. Those who are to oon test for the honor of representing OAC in the state contest are: John Sohroeder, Fred Luoe, M.J. Lazelle, P. H. Cale, Mr. Calloway, Miss Booggin and Mis6 Read. A valuable bulletin on "Diseases of Turkeys" has just been issued by Prof. E. F. Pernot of the Oregon Agricultural .College. Everyone who taises turkeys or who contem plates engaging in the business should secure a copy of this bulle tin, as it gives much valuable in formation that means dollars to one who has reason to need it. Montgomery Rjbinson, an old time resident of Corvallis but now of Monroe, Wifconsin, writes to the Gazette as follows: "The Corvallis Gazette is a welcome visitor at our home as it keeps ua informed of events and happenings in the old home and tells of changes, growth and prosperity. We wish it and its publishers a happy and prosperous New Year." Mr. Ribinson's leu was dated January '23rd and be stated that it' was three degrees above zaro at Monroe, that morn ing. Rev. and Mrs. A. W. Monosmith leave today for Anacortes, Wash., for a visit with the latter's sister. They are undecided as yet as to where they will locate. Rev. Mono smith has been for the past year the faithful and popular pastor of the Congregational church in this city and has proved himself a strong and earnest speaker and was a great favorite .with the young people of his church, and both he and his wife will be long be remembered by the members who wish them every possible happiness and success. Wood wanted at once,-; on suo ecription, at Gazette office. 12tf The Barnacle club enjoyed a se lect skating party at the rink Wed nesday evening. . ' Mrs. Ira Bodine. went to Skedds, Wednesday, to attend the funeral of a friend s three weeks old infant. Miss Celia Mabaffey, 009 of the. lad-, pendent telephone office girls, is off duty with an attack of mumps. The Goodslls, who have been liv ing Dear the saw mill for soma time departed Tuesday for a point near Portland, to reside. Miss Lydia Deane is to arrive to morrow from Monroe for a visit with Miss Ellen Gustafson and to take the teachers' examination next wsek. Mies Franke Alexander and Lloyd Brown of Stayton were gueBts the first ot the week of the former's sis ter, Miss Elizabeth, and friends in this city. T. M. Nolan has had the fine old maple' trees cut down in front of his residence and instead of being ornaments they are now "common, everyday" Btove wood. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Starr of Belle fountain spent Tuesday and Wed nesday in this city with their daughter, Mrs. ' William Schmidt, who is in very poor health. Great plans are being made among the OAC students for the Freshman party which ' is to occur on the evening of February 8th end the SoDhona ire party on the 11th. - W. O. Swann is expected home today from a vjsit with his mother at Crawfordsville. A brother from Mountain Home, Idaho, is also at the bedside, as Mrs. Swann is very ill. S. A. Word arrived Tuesday from Minnesota for a visit with his brother, John Wood. The two had not met for nearly 30 years and it is needless to say the visit is being enjoyed by both. Rev. Handsaker returned yester day from Eugene where he went on business. He reports that the meet mg bv Dr. M. S. Martin is stirring Eugene, 126 having been added to the church thus far. A surprise party was scheduled to occur at the George Taylor home north of this city, last night after the Gazette press hour. A large cowd had planned to go, and it is safe to say "everybody had a good time." Mr. tfnd Mrs. George W. Henkfe returned Monday to their home in Portland after spending a couple of days in this city on business. They expect to return t) Corvallis in the not far distant future to take up their permanent residence. Services at the Congregational churc 1 next Sunday morning will he conducted by Rev. A.J. Folsom, Supt. of Congregational churches for Oregon. In the evening the pulpit will be occupied by C. T. Hurd, secretary of the college Y. M. C. A. A good s:zed audience witnessed the sensational melo-drama, "A De--perate Chance, at the opera houre, Tuesday night. Manage Groves has had an exceptionally sttractive list of plays this season and deserves the thanks of the public for his ef forts in tnis respect. One of the liveliest contests in basketball ever witnessed in Cor vallis is scheduled to take place to night at the rink. It is a game between the Eugene Pliers and the Corvallis Cyclones and it can easily be seen by tne names that there will be something doing every min ute. The handsome plate glass front is now in the Kline building and the interior v ork is progressing rap idly. When the early days of spring arrive this establishment will ba complete and a credit to Benton county. The , panel work in the show windows is being done this week. Frank White, the first graduate from the musfc department bf O C, who has been studying piano in B ston and Oberlin, Ohio, is expect ed to arrive home this month. "Frank"' is a favorite in Corvallis muMcal circles, and his expected return will be pleaeant news to his many friends. In Assembly at the armory, Wed nesday, Prof. Allen gave several ex cellent selections on the mandolin and Miss Mann delighted the audi ence with her violin numbers. Col. Hotel's address on ' Oratory" was an able and scholarly effort and met with the warmest approval and applause from his haerers. j Robert Wilson, whose health has been so poor for Beveral months that fears were entertained that he would not recover, is reported as much better and able to be up and around. He refided for many years in north ern Benton, going later to Polk county where he purchased a frm. Since his illness he has moved to Independence. Born, yesterday, to Mr. and Mrs J R. White, in ' Jobs addition, a 8on . -:.:...."":.":.' Mrs. John Fulton has been spend ing the past lew days with friends 111 Albany. I" Joseph Price died at hip home in this city Wednesday afternoon, af ter act illness of some length. The remains were taken to' Kings Val ley yesterday for interment. De ceased was aged 62 years and was one of the well known Prices of Kings Valley. Full particulars were not learned in time for this issue. -' 1 , rift '"" " " A'special feature of the music at the Baptist church next Sabbath morning will be a duet by the pas tor, Rev. W. W. Davis, and Mrs. Davis, and at the evening service a duet by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Pink- ertoo and a solo by Mrs. Davis. The evening service will be preced ed -by a twenty-minute song service. Sunday School at 1C a. m.; B. Y. P. u. at 6:60. A cordial welcome is extended to all. The union meeting of Christian Endeavor societies of this city oc curs next Sunday, evening at 6 p. m. at tba Congregational church. It will be the 27th anniversary of that great organization and there Will be short addresses in that Hue by several proasinent. young people of this city together .with a short address by State President C. T. Hurd oa the C. E. convention to be held in Eugene, Feb. 20-23rd, and an inspiring meeting is assured. The Corvallis ' Local Union is' a strong one and the state will hear from her at the coming convention, where she will be welt represented. Truth is eooiethin like the arnica a feller puis on a burn It stings like blazei bat goes otraigbt to the spot !! Ex. Latest in photos and stamps, at Mrs. Wiegand'd stadio. . lltf Where are you going, O lonely maid?" "A-huDting a bachelor, sir" she said. "How would I suit you, my longing maid?" "Not until all other chances fade." . Kx. FOR SALE Cable organ in good condition. Phone 577. lfjtf The Episcopal church services Sunday, Feb. 2nd, as follows: 10 a. m., Sunday School; li a m., A ate Communion, eer mon and Celebration H. O. ; 2 :30 p. m., Lecture and Conferences; 7:30 p. m evening service and sermon. Seats free. AH welcome. , J. W. Armstrong, Hector. Buy your groceries of Cooper & Whiteside. utt Preaching at the Presbyterian church, Sundav morning and evening by the pas tor, Rev. J. R. N. Bell. Morning topic, ''The Sciences Referred to in the Bible;" evening topic, "What is the Unpardon able Sin And can It be Committed in This Day?" All made welcome and strangers made to feel at home. New line dishes in plain and fancy designs, at Cooper & Wbite sides. utt Look to thia day for it is life, the very liie of life. In itt brief course lie all the veiities and realities of roar existence the bliss of growth, the glory of action, the splendor of beauty. .Yesterday ia but a dream and tomorrow is only a vision. But today well lived makes every yester day a dream of happiness and every to morrow a vision 01 hope. Ex. FOR SALE Good, second-hand sewing machine. For particulars oall at Gazette office. I2tf The stately maple trees that have stood on duty for many years on nortn Main street in front of the Abbott feed Btable have this week fallen. under the ax and been converted into stove wood. While these changes may give the town a more "citified" air, there are many people who feel a degree of sadness when the grand old trees topple into the dust. All hats at cost during month of February, at Mrs. Maxfield-Bu-chanan's. 11-12 There has been some activity the past week in (he hop market and C. L. Fitch ard has picked up a good string of hops which will be shipped to eastern brewers. He purchased from. tV. W. Percival 436 bales paving 7. cents, from Geo. Whit ea&er 90 bales at 6)4 cents, from Airlie growers 192 bales ut 6-g cents. The mar ket is a little stronger at present. There are not many hops left in this section now and a trifle better prices doubtless would soon clear the 19J7 crop. Tues day's Independence Enterprise. Fresh vegetables anl iruits always on hand in their season. Cooper & Whitesides. iitf OAC and Oregon will play basketball at Corvallis next Saturday, eaya the U. of O. college paper, The Oregon Weekly. A hard game is certain. Coach Murphy has done wonders in training and perfec tion of team work, since the last game with OAC, yet the Oregon players are far from over-confident. Practise this week is to be grueling for competition, has begun in earnest for the team which is to make the trip inte Washington be tween semesters. ... The Christian Scientists will hold services at the Woodman Hall, Sun day, 11 a. m. Tne public is cordial- Jy invited. . 10tf , Rev. T. JSrBilliugton, corresponding secretary of the Oregon Christian Mis sionary Convention, wiH speak at the Christian church next Sunday morning. In the evening the 'pastor will continue the series of sermons in the life of Christ. bubject: "The Airest, Trial and Cruci fixion of Christ ". Tliera will tismal service at the close of the evening service ' - '. ; FOR SALE City property Tent ing for $51 per onth. Will trade for city or country property in Ore gon, farm property preferred. Write box OOZ, lioodland, Kansas. 11-12 New York, Jan. 27. Forrest Smitbson. the champion high hurdler; won the sixty yard hurdles at the indoor meet f the New York Athletic Club tonight, the time being eight seconds. Dan Kelly the champion sprinter, was nnable to overcome his handicap in the sixty yard dash and in the 220 yard the field was so large be was unaole to get past the hand icapped men. Kelly ran scratch in both races. Smithaoa is an oil OlO boy and his many admirers in Corvallis will be glad to learn of his success. Dr. M. Market arrived Tunsdnv from the East, where for several years tie has been, practicing' io various sanitariums.- - He proposes to do first class work . and invites the patronage ot the public. His advertisement appears in , another column of this issue. . , 12 Dean Wright ot Yale reports that the boys who live luxuriously do not make a good showing in scholarship. - During a period of three years, three times aa many disciplinary . warnings have been sent to young men who live in expensive private dormitories as to the students living n the rooms on the campus. The old tradition that frugal habits make good thinking bas never been unsettled by facts. ' Still, a rich boy need not be dis couraged from going to college. ; '. It is possible to study at a three hunnred dol lar mahogany desk, Ex. 7 Dayton Bros., the well known B5' eye specialists, will have their of fice, as usual, at the Hotel oorvallis nex1 Tuesday and Wednesday Feb . 4th and 5th. Dozens of references. Eyes exam ined free. " 12-13 Mr. and Mrs. Lee Anderson haye just received several handsome new show rases which they have installed in their millinery and ladies' furnishing goods establishment. They have had partitions removed and numerous repairs "made to the interior of the building which they occupy, and are to assume charge, the first of the month, of the room occupied by Robinson & Stevenson's real estate office. Tbis room will bs used as a trim ming department for the millinery store. F. T. Wilson, proprietor of the Cafe, wishes to state that hereafter he will tolerate no dnaking in his restaurant. ' This has been done to some extent by parties who have brought liquor into the Cafe for the purpose, but no more of it will b allowed. - 11-12 A picture of Russell Jeffreys appeared in Wednesday's Portland Journal, with the following write-up: "Russell Jeffreys, son of the - former prominent Portland attorney, S. T. Jeffreys, who has a home at Twenty-fifth and Johnson streets, but for the last four years has resided at Seme, Alaska, leaves next week for the United States Naval Academy at Anna polis, the fir?t appointee from Alaska. Young Jeffrej a is not quite 18, and in the last two years bas - been attending tbe Oregon Agricultural College at Cor vallis. He received his appointment through Ttomas P. Call of Fairbanks, Alaska. Corvallis is young Jeffrey's birthplace." Dr. W. T. Rowley states that white he is ptepareu to treat dis eases of the ee, also to test and fit glasses, that he is not doing an ex clusive eye practice as many have supposed, but is attending to this especial branch in connection w th a general practice. Office over Benton Co. National Bank. 11-12 ! TJpoD invitation of the W. H. M. S. of I the Methodist church Coloael E. Hofer j of salem, tne well Known newspaper man, delivered a lecture at that church, Wednesday evening, before a good sized audience. The subject dealt with was "The Immigration Problem, " and Col. Hofer takes the stand that we need these foreign laborers to do our heavy work on streets and farms, especially in Western Oregon, and declares that the solution of the difficulty is not so much the sup pression of foreign immigration as it is the more equal distribution of these im migrants throughout the United States. He cites the tact that whila there is a congestion in New York and other Jarge cities' of the East, in this section er coun try we teed more laborers to clear up our land, harvest our fruit crops and do vari ous other kiads of menial labor, such as these people from across the water usual ly expect to secure in this country. Ex clude the claBS that cannot be worked over into good, American citizens, says Colonel Holer, but let the reat eome and then distribute them throughout the United States where they are needed. The address was well received and Col. Hofer baa the hearty tbanke of the W. H. M. S. for his kinaneaj." Rooms Wanted. -A man and wife desire two or three furnished rooms, with or without light housekeeping privileges. Please reeve word at the Gazette office. . OPEN FOR BUSINESS - 11 All Deoartments. The material for our store front has not arrived, and we will be unable to carry out our original plans. Our Store is OPEN F0H BUSINESS. The carpenters and plasterers are hard atwori rushing our building to completion," but we have everything so arranged time you can trade m all de partments xo your entire satisfaction, and sayexinoney on every pureha se. ' Yours ForaGre ate r St o re 'S, KLINE Estamfsrtod 1864. The People's Store, Corvallis, Oregon. What We Carry- in Our Grocery Sugar Salt Lard Bacon Beans aiaroa baking Powder Crac&ers Bl DOLUS Roiled Oata Ooru Meal Hominy Cuooa Grabaui Ooocoiate Geim Meal Ourrauts Malta Vita Kaittius Egt-0-See Pancake 0'lour Macaroni Tapioca Chipped Beef bardllibS Coffee Cnese Tea li.oL.ey Onions Potatoes Oil 6.'apd Condensed Milk iSyrupS Wttsuiug Powders Pickles Grape JNuts Ground liue Uatchups Suredded Wheat f'r. .viudiurd M.pieiue Oyster Snelis Crystal Grit Lmtup Chuuueys Lantern Chiuiueys Lanterns baskets Canned Goods of all kinds Petaluma Incubators and Brooders Our stock is renewed 14 tiuats a year. Everything fresh. Prices the lowest. Can and let us figure witn you. F Iv. Miller IF YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD. ITS SO is the time to have your watches, clocks and jewelry I njnuon .Luuig iu uh. vmu naiui auu iti L3 give yuu & an estimate on the cost of repairs for it. All work guaranteed. . We sell the "Best Silverware Polish on Earth." At PRATTS. the Jeweler and Optician's. (X J. 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