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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 14, 1908)
) tOCALAKO PEHSOJU' Max Miller i at borne with an attack of mumps. A. I. Johnson was a basinets vis itor in Airlie, Tuesday. Mrp. Minna. Wvalt of Philomath waa a CorralliB visitor, Wednesday, Mrs. A. J. Johnson has been suf fering with a severe attack ot neu- ralzia this week, but ia somewhat improved. Mra. Sanford Baigel of Wallace, Idaho, ie visiting old friends in Cor- vallia. She is remembered here as Mrs. Adam Scrafford. Born, Tuesday, to Mr. and Mra. Howard Wagner, a son. The par ents reside near the Buttes and are well known in Corvallia. Mrs. J. Mason is busy cleaning house, preparatory to displaying her new spring goods that have arrived frem the East and San Francisco.16 Come in and get your share of the free' garden seeds that are being given away at the Gazette office. They cost you nothing but the ask-i-g. Tomorrow night a Valentine dancing party is to be (riven by the Coffee Club at the city hall, and the affair promises to be unique and enjoyable. John Bayne of Wallace, Idaho came down to attend the funeral of his father, George Bane, 3r., and will remain for a visit with relatives and friends. Dr. O. D. Ireland, wife and baby arrived Wednesday from Portland lor a few day.' visit at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ireland. Work was beeun Wednesday af ternoon on the Mike Bauer resi dence, which is to be a h.ndsome, modern structure. Norton Adams is the contractor. There will be a called meeting of the committee of the Corvallis Stock Show tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock, to complete arrangements for the stock show. J. B. Irvine is preparing to build a new reuidenoe on his lots in the vicinity of the Union depot. He le cently sol J his residence property on adjoining lots for $1,200. The enrollment at OAC up to Wednesday evening was 864, ex clusive of the music and sh rt course students. The number is about 2C0 more than at the 6a me date last year. Mrs. Markus Gregg of Bellefoun- tain and Mrs. Jim Blodgett of Wrenn returned to their homes, Wednesday, after spending a few days in this city with their mother, Mrs. Isaac Jackson. Ihere was a Missionary tea at the home of Mrs. E. E. Berger, Wed nesday afternoon, and a verv en lovable time is reported The Con gregational Missionary Society ladies were the guests. "The Optimism of Jeaus" will be the subject of discourse at the Christian church next Sunday mornicg. In the evening a sermon on the life of Const will be ulus trated by 60 stereopticon views. 5 August Fischer, the Corvallia flouring mills man, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Fischer states that the Condor started yesterday for Yvquina Bay from Portland on ber maiden voyage. Tuesday's Herald. Mrs. B. A. Cathey went to Hal eey, yesterday, to attend the funeral of her brother-in-law, Wi'liam R-u-inett, who died Tuesday night. De ceased was an uncle of J. Fred Yates of this city. His death was due to pneumonia. The Independence West Side En terprise has changed hands, tha new proprietors beint; W. T. Fogle, editor, and CharleB E. Hicks, man aeer. Both are experienced nsws- aper men, Mr. Fogle having reaent- retired as one of the proprietors ol the iforefct urove limes. The sum of $3,500 has so for been subscribed towards the proposd cannery for Corvallia, but $11000 is required. The latter amount will complete the plant, cover the cost of a building nite and provide op erating capital. The plant alone will cost $9,800, ready for operation. Glenn McKinzie, who has been so seriously ill with typhoid pneu monia at the Hershberger home on Third street, is somewhat improved. Dr. Fenton of Portland was sum moned to the bedside a few days ago, returning to the city the next day. Mr. McKinzie is an OAC stu dent. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Smith arrived in this city Wednesday from San Francisco. They are to make their home at Philomath. They ex pressed themselves as highly pleas ed with this section of Oregon and declared Corvullis to be the best town they had t-een ia the state al though they had stopped at other places en route. Miss Grace Dodele of Wells ia the guest this week of Miss Nora Miller, Born, Monday night, to Mr. and Mrs. George Dodele, of Einga Val ley, a daughter. , Miss Eula Austin came out from Newport, Wednesday, to spend a few weeks with relatives in this city. Carl Neal of U. of O. wb in Cor- vallie. Tuesday, en route to hia home i at Buena Vista for brief vacation visit. Mr. and Mra. Bruce Burnett and little son of Portland are guests at the Mrs. Martha-Burnett home this The Freshmen of OAC are to have party iu the armory tomorrow evening and a jolly time is anticipated. Miss Maybelle Farmer is the new clerk at M. T. Starr's oandy store, Miss Lena Shear having resigned the position. Dr. J. R. N. Bell and Prof. Tartar conducted the semi-annual teachers' examination at the court house, Wednesday. Mr. and Mra. C. B. Starr are ex pected to return today from a visit of several days with their son, John, and family, at Monroe. Bishop Scalding will preach at both services, 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m., at the Episcopal church next Sunday. Confirmation at the eve ning service. Next Thursday the State Conven tion of Christian iiiudeavor is to open in Eugene and Corvallis will eeod a number of delegates. C. T. Hurd of this city if state president. Born, in Tacoma, Wash., on the 29th of January, to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Peters, a son. The parents arc tormer uorvauisiies ana old friends here extend congratulations. Misses Thia Johnson and Leora McBee gave a skating party at the rink. Wednesday night, about (SO guests being present. The event wbb very much enjoyed and the young ladies were yoted delightful hostesses. This evening the young ladies of Waldo Hall are to entertain the youLg men of Cautborn Hall at a Valentine party, and Cupid will be present as the honor guest, armed witU his bow and arrow and other St. Valentine devices. Work is in progress on the foun dation of two new residences on the lots just south of the Mrs. Minnie Lee home, i he new dwellings will be owned by Mr. Gay and Mr. Bur- nap respectively, and will be fine, modern structures. Koy Price is the contractor and work began yes terday. Rev. C. T. Hurd will preach next Sunday uiorniDg and evening at the Congregational church. Sun day School at 10 a. m : Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p. m. Strangers and all others are extended a cordial invitation from the members and young people of the church to be present at any and all of these ser vices. The Coryallis boat landing wae changed Sunday to the new Fischer warehouse en River street, where the office and headquarters will here after be located. The president and ladies of the W. R. C. desire through the Gaz ette to thank the m inisters, the singers, and especially the soloists and male quartette for eo kiudly assisting in the patriotic program, Wednesday evening. Miss Vera Horner entertained the Corvallis members of the '07 gradu ating class of OAC, Tuesday eve ning, at her home. Abo at 14 guests were present and enjoyed the event. Conversation and light refreshments were the features of entertainment. The Southern Pacific Company, through its agent, William Mc Mur ray , has presented Waldo Hall with six handsome, framed pictures, all of Oregon scenery, which will adorn the walls of this splendid home for college girls. The gift is much ap preciated at the Hall. Ernest, the 8 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Henkle of this city, died Tuesday after noon after three weeks of intense suffering. The funeral was held at the Bovee undertaking parlors Wednesday afternoon, Rev. D. H. Leech conducting the services. The remains were taken to Belle fountain, yesterday for inter ment. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. The funeral of the late Mra. Al meda I. Murray was held at the home of her father, Joseph Dixon, on Oak Creek, at 11 o clock, Wed nesday forenoon, the services being oonduoted . by Rev. C. T. Hurd. The remains were laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Deceased was aged 43 years, one month and 26 days, and leaves a husband, a daughter aged 17 and a son aged 12. The husband is in California. There is a new instructor in Eng lish at OAC. He is Ross Finlev, a graduate in the class ot '94 of the college which he is now serving. He took eba.ge of the department Mon day, having arrived recently from Nevada, where he has been for sev eral years holding a position as as sayer. He is a distant relative of Pro. Finley who was connected with the OAC many years ago, aud is a bright ana promising young man. Misa Lura Reiser who has been teaching in this department at OAC has accepted a position in the Corvallis public schools. Guy Clark and Arnold King ex pect to leave the first of the week for North Yakima, Wash., where they contemplate iooatiag and en gaging in electrical work in their line. Their wives will join them about the first of the mou:h. Mr. Ciark has been in charge of the Willamette Valley company's office in this city ever since the company established its office here, and Mr. Ki .r has also been in the corn pan j 's employ for a long time. Both are deserving young men and with tteir estimable wives are fol lowed by the good wishes of many friends to their new field of labor. They may ultimately locate at Top penish. Wash., in case they do not like the prospects at North Yakima. Bvron Atkins of Independenca has arrived and assumed charge of the Willamette Valley Company's plant here. The Second Annual Boys' Con ference will be held in Corvallis. Feb. 21st to 23rd. Represents lives of the Boys' clubs and of Sunday Sehu' Is of ibe state will be here t the number of J 50 or more. The committee on entertainment is al ready at work securing eutertaiu ment for our visitors. If you have uot been solioited to absist in the matter phone Mr. O. J. Blackledge, chairman of the committee the number that you can entertain' dur ing the conference. The con.ereue was held last year in Salem and aroused great interest throughout the state. It is a movement that is certain to result in great good to the rising generation if it becomes gen eral, as its object is to bring young boys into the church through these clubs and get them directly interest ed in the work, giving them such responsibilities as do not usually oume until later in life, but which are helpful and inspiring t3 the young and have a tendeacy to keep them in the church both in early youth and later manhood. J udge Gecrge Burnett of Salem is talk ed of to succeed W. C. Bristol as U. S, district attorney. Rev, W. H. Martin of Albaay will preach at the M E cburch South next Sunday at the usual hour's, morning and evening Buy your groceries of Cooper & Whiteside. utt Thete will b) special music at the Bap list enure n Sunday, j ne evening service will be preceded by a2j-minute song ser vice. Sunday School at 10 a. m. ; B. Y. P. U. at 6 :3J p. m. W. W. Davis, pastor. Preaching at the Presbyterian church, Sunday morning and evening by the pas tor. Rev. J. R. N. Bell. Morning topic, "The Mysterioasness of Christianity ;" evening topic, "The .Excited Governor.' All other services at the usual hours. All made welcome. Strangers invited. Pews free. .Excellent music. Obliging ushers. "O come and let ns worship." Latest in photos and stamps, at Mrs. Wiegand's atadio. lltf The Episcopal church services, Sun day, Feb. 16 : 10 a. m., Sunday School; 11 Ia. m., Ante-Communion, sermon, Bishop Seadding preaching and celebrat ing Holy Communion; 7:30 p. m., eve ning service, sermon, confirmation, etc, Bishop Scadding officiating. Special ot- ferings for Diocesan Missions at both services. Heats free. All welcome. J. W. Armstrong, Rector. Wood wanted at once, on sub scription, at Gazette office. 12tf The week beginning September 21st will see the greatest livestock and race meeting at Portland that has been held in that city since the Lewis & Clark Ex position in 1905. ' The gathering here last week, participated ia by the Oregon Pare Bred LivestocK Association and the North Pacific Fair Association, brought live stock man from all over the country, closing with a banquet at the Portland Commercial Club. Cream of Roses for chapped hands. 13-16 In an endeavor to establish a record. and win a $1,000 purse offered by the Seattle Trade Union, T. D. Card ii walk ing from Seattle to San Francisco. Card arrived in Albany at l2 :20 p. m. , Tues day, having left Seattle a week ago last Wednesday morning at 6 o'clock. Two other mea are competing in the pedes trian contest, bnt Card had distanced both, leading them by about 90 miles.' He had outworn two pairs of heavy shoes thus far. He expects to reash San Fran cisco before the end of February; Vhite Pine and Tar mentholated for that cough. Sold onlj by Gra ham & Wells. 13-16 J. lenacher, Jr., traveling aent for the Boys' and Girls Aid Society of Port land, has been in Corvallia this week and yesterday molning at uiae o'clock gave a talk before the pupils of the Corvallis public school. ; Cream of Roses for chapped hands and face. Elegant to uee after shav ing. For sale by Graham fe Welle. 13-16 Although days are passing swiftly only 485 voters of Benton county have regis tered at the clerk's office. Unless there is a decided rush from now on there will be very few votes cast at the primar ies, comparatively speaking. Wake up, votais of Benton, and get youi names on the list. - The Catholic ladies will hold a eale at Gerhard 'e store next Thurs day, Friday and Saturday. Cakes, tamales, home made candy, etc. , ' 16-17 Have you tested the seed you expect to plant in the spring? It ia a very simple process and much loss and annoyance may be avoided by attending to it before seeding time. The germinating power of seed cannot be ascertained by looking at it. It ia important in testing that yon submit the seod to tieM cenditions as nearly as possible in order to make the teat practical. If the germinating power of seed Is a little weak it will make a much better showing under hot house conditions than ia the field, thus making the test misleading. Rural Spirit. New line dishes in plain and fancy designs, at Cooper & W: ite-' sides. utt "Byron Atkins and wife departed yes terday for Corvallis where they will make their future home,'' says Tuesday's Inde pendence Enterprise. "During their long residence in Independence they made miny friends who regret very . much to see them leave. . Tha new position with the Willamette Valley Company at Cor vallis, however, nays Mr. Atkins a much better salary than he was receiving here, and as the company desired to make the change he decided to move there". Mr Atkins and wife are welcome iu Corval lis where thvy will find manv friends among our people. Fresh vegetables anl lruits always oa hand in their season. Cooper & Whitesides. utf Transcripts on appeal were filed in the State Circuit Court here' todav in the casss against Lo'iis Kroschel, Fred Daw son and William Tobl, convicted in Jus tice Court of violation of the local option liqnor law, says an Albany dispatch in Wednesday's Oregonian. All three of the cases will thus be fought out again in the higher court- In the Justice Court Kroechel was fined $400 and sentenced to serve 20 days in tha County Jail and fines of $200 and $100, respectively, were imposed on Dawson and Ton I. The case against Peter 0. Anderson, which result ed ia a disagreement of the jury several weeks ego, will be taaen np February 18 The other pending eases will also be dis posed of soon. The Christian Scientists will ho.'d services at the Woodman Hall, Sun day, 11 u. m. The public is cordial ly invited. lOtf A splendid "mixed" program and fine supper will be. features at tha Martha Washington tea on the 22d, Metnodist church. Noted charac ters in costume will greet you. Don't miss it. 16 A meeting is to be held tomorrow night to appoint committees and make definite arrangements for the big stock show that is to be held ne xt Jane 5-6 in Corvallis. Thus far the matter has been mostly dis enssieu, with a little work on the quiet by several interested parties which has resulted in $600 being pledged already, which is an indication of the interest taken in the proposition by business men and citizens generally. The first idea was to hold a stock show in connection with the All Benton School fair in Sep tembsr, but this was deemed a poor time to launch such a project, as stock is in better condition in spring and ia more salable than in tall, with the idea of the winter staring the prospective bu yer in the face. The men back of the slock show mean business and there is no doubt of the success of the undertaking. A stereopticon lecture on "Yellow stone fark" will be given at the Christian church next Monday eve ning under the auspices of the Boys Club. Admission 10 and 15 cents. The Corvallis & Eastern railway ffill sell round trip tickets to Ya- quma on Wednesdays ana Satur days only of each week at $3.25, good for return within 60 days. Tickets to be validated at Yaquina for return. No stopovers allowed on these tickets. R. C. Linville, Agt. 16tf I treat all chronic diseases by this method. Magnetic Healer, Electri cal and Hydro Therapeutics, Herb Doctor. Rheumatism, Kidney, stomach and bowel troubles, nervous ailments and all female complaints a specialty, while many other troub les yield to the treatment. II pa tient receives no benefit there will be bo charges. Call or phone Dr. M. Markel,.Thiid and "Van Buren streets. Ind. phone 489. 16if OPEN FOR BUSINESS In All Departments The material for our store front has not arrived, and we will be unable to carry out our original plans. Our Store is OPEN FOR BUSINESS. The carpenters aud plasterers are hard atjjwori rushing our buildingto completion, but we have verytnxng so arranged that you can trade in all de partments to your entire satisfaction, and save money on every purcha se. Yours Fora GreaterStore The People's Store, Corvallis, Oregon. m m g) (gent SALE Saturday morning our doors open upon the most, novel sale of merchan dise ever seen in Corvallis. Every piece will be Nine Cents. Hundreds of arti cles at Nine Cents, Saturday Morning, at 3.3Q we give you an opportunity of buying J Silk usually sold at 35c per yard lor 9c every second yard which we sell regular at 25c the yard. This sale lasts one week only. F. L. MILLER. is the time to have your watches, clocks and. jewelry repaired. Bring in the old watch and let us give you 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 Optioian's. O. Jo Blackledge THE INDEPENDENT Furniture Store, Corvallis, - - Oregon You Take PJo Chances When You Buy Groceries At Thia Store All our goods are guaranteed 'kj comply with the. Pure Food Law We have the beet and nothingsfbut the best. We Want Your Business Hodes Grocery
