tOCAL AND PERSON U
Glenn Ireland returned Friday
from a week's visit in Portland.
' R. F. Baker relumed Friday eve
ning from a. business trip to Port
land. Frank Cole of thia city visited
relatives in Buena Vista the last of
the week.
Prof. Rutbyn Tdrney cf Salem
was a business visitor in Corvallis,
Saturday.
W. P. Ireland was able to be on
the street Saturday, after a tussle
with la grippe.
Miss Jennie Tom has been quite
ill tbe past ten days with a severe
attack of neuralgia.
Mrs.fewt Prather of Buena Vis
ta was an over Sunday visitor with
relatives in this c.ty.
Miss Josie Thurston of Suver is
tbe guest of ker sister, virs. Bey
Rickard, in this city.
A. T. Grugett, a f jrmer Corvallis
man but now of Mill City, was vis
iting old friends here Saturday.
Mrs. J. L. Jones went 10 Suver,
Saturday, to 1 e at the bedside of
her father, Jabez Thurston, who is
ill.
W. F. Caldwell, the rustling real
estate man of Philomath, was a
business visitor in Corvallis, Satur
day. Dr 0. D. Ireland and family re
turned to their home in Portland,
Friday, after a visit with Corvallis
relatives.
E. H. Fendall left yesterday for
his ranch in the Five Rivers coun
try, after speeding a week with his
family in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warner
returned Sunday to their home at
Scio niter a visit witb the latter's
aieter, Mrs. A. J. Johnson.
Miss Nora Micheal of Portland
bas been the guest ot her aunt, Mrs.
M. P. Fruit, and of friends in Cor
vallis tbe past week.
Lester Porter, one of the ninth
grade pupils, is ill with mumps at
the hums of bis grandmother, Mrs.
Rees, in thia city. His home is
near Monroe.
Two lots belonging to T. M. No
lan, located near the Bodine ware
house, were sold by A L. Stevenson
this week to Einat-r Taylor. The
consideration named was $10.
Mrs. Clara H. Waldo was expect
ed to arrive yesterday from Port
land to assist iu placing the new
furniture in Waldo Hall. She ex
pects to go to Newport later on.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson re
turned Saturday from their wed--ding
trip to Sberidan acid ezpeoted
to depart yesterday for Alsea, where
they are to reside on the groom's
iarm.
H. W, Murphy, a hopgrower of
Corvallis, spent several days in this
vicinity this week, visiting relatives,
says the Independence Enterprise.
He was here chiefly to sell some
bops which he has held aver from
last season.
Miss Iva Hodges, who has been
an employe of Hotel Corvalh'a for
some time, was married in Albany
a few days ago to E. P. Scheldt, at
the Hotel Revere, where the groom
is clerk. The ceremony was per
formed by Justice L. L. Swann.
Mrs. W. H. Deane and daughter,
Miss Minnie, returned to their home
at Monroe, Saturday, after visiting
Corvallis friends. They were ac
companied on the return by Mies
Lydia Deane who has been taking
tbe teachers' examination here the
past few days.
The valedictorian and salutator
ian for the '08 class of OAC were
-elected at a meeting of the faculty
held Friday forenoon. Both honors
go to Eastern Oregon, Herbert, Ed
ward Cooke of Shaniko being elect
ed valedictorian and Miss Mamie
Scoggin of Sherman county, asluta
torian. There is to be a big time at the
United Artisan hall next Thursday
ovening. Following the regular
business meeting at which there
will be initiation of candidates,
there is to be a social affair to which
each member is at liberty to invits
one friend. There will be a banquet
and othar features of entertainment.
The Martha Washington tea
which was scheduled for next Sat
urday evening at the M. E. church
has been postponed one week in or.
der to give tbe Boys' Conference the
use of the church next Saturday
evening. The boys will hold a
banquet in tbe early part of the
evening and at 7:30 will give a pro
gram in the auditorium of the
church, to which the public is in
vited. The Martha Washington
affair will lose nothing by waiting,
as the extra time will give oppor
tunity for more work on the pro
gram and other features. Watch
for further details.
Born, Sauday, to Vtr, . Mrr.
Robert Holroyd, a diQitut-r.
''Shorty" Foster 'of the O C bas
ketball team is so fat he is hardlj
recognizable: Mumps. '..;
A. F- Collver of the Newport u
saviog staMou was a CjrvalltB vis
itor the last of the wefk
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dwson of A -banj
were sues is tti lartof to
week of frieudd jn Corvaliie.
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hauimd f
this city were guests of Albany
relatives the last of the week.
Mrs. W. C. Swann has been suf
fering with a severe attack of neu
ralgia and la grippe, but i improv
ing. - Mrs Hannab McDiiiaid and littlr
granddaughter, Georgene, of Philo
math, were guaais over Sua lay of
relatives in this city.
There are still many sufferers ot
mumps about town, a large number I
o students uiyiu unu pupm m
the puolic schools being tha victims.
John McLan of Weds was a
Corvallis viaitor, Saturday. lie re
porta tall swn grain in fine con
dition in the northern end of the
county.
-Mrs. D. S. Adalns, who recentiy
suffered a relapse and is confined to
her bed, is only slightly improved,
but her condition is not regarded as
serious.
James and Newton Prother of
Buena Vista spent Sunday with
Corvallis relatives. They are broth
ers of Mrs. John W. Simpson of
this city.
R. F. Baker and family moved
Friday into the residence on north
Main street vacated by Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Clark, who are to go te
Washington
George Fruit was given a Valen
tine surprise party at his home last
Thursday evening, about 20 young
friends being present. It was a
jolly affair.
Bonfires in various yards about
town tbe past few da s have indi
cated to the observer that spring is
"on the way" and that it is time to
begin on the annual "clean up.
Mrs. Edward Bates and child,
who were killed in a wreck on tbe
Westside railroad last week, were
relatives of W. A. Bates of Corval-
lis, the former being his sister-inlay
.
A Kansas editor, who was refused
a pass, cut out the time-twble and
all other railway advertising in his
paper and printed in its stead:
"Trains are due at this station after
you see the smoke." Ex.
Miss Teres-a MoDonaid of Philo
math was the guest of friends ic
this city, Friday, en route Home
from Eugene, where she attended
the wedding of hr brother, Percy,
to Miss Cpnnie Close of that city.
Robert Wilson, formerly of Ben
ton but now of Polk county, well
known in Corvallis, who has been
in ill health for a year, is reported
as in a vary serious condition. Re
cently he seemed considerably im
proved. The Baraca Sunday Sohool clasB
of the Christian church entertained
the young ladies of the Queen Es
ther class in a very delightful man
ner, Thursday evening, a program
of very uoiqua numbers being ren
dered. There was a general move in Jobs
addition the lat of the week. Chas.
Heckart and family moved into
their newly completed residence,
Prof. Roy Heater and family mov
ed to the house vacated by the form
er, and Miss Mary Sutherland toek
possession of the house vacated by
Prof. Heater.
There was a valentine party at
the Harding home, Friday evening,
the hostess being Miss Emma Hard
ing who entertained about 4& of her
yoving friends in a very er joyable
manner. Games and refreshments
were the features, the table decora
tions being in heart designs and es
pecially pretty. The event was a
very happy one for all, Dresent.
Roscoe Randolph of Biodgett met
with a serious accident Thursday.
He was employed in operating an
edger in Bert Cator's sawmill a
mile aboye Blodgett and in some
manner his hand was caught, the
end of the thumb and three fingers
on Ihe right hand being cut off. A
Corvallis physician attended the
injured man, who is about 21 years
old.
Spraying fruit trees is tbe order
. 1 1 ' ; . 1 . . .
01 tne uy in tne western part or
town, according to a report from
there Saturday. Other section? of
town are probably engaged in tbe
same work, if a report could be ob
tained. With tbe warm weather
the last of the week the thought of
spring was uppermost in the minds
of all, and whil "father" sprayed
the trees, "mother" was busily en
gaged in raking the yard and burn
ing rubbish. Let the work go on.
It is never too late to do good.
J- Frai.k HU, a Bu on
county boy, is now located in Spok
ane, Wash., and is meeting who en
oourtgeuoeut lu bia profession. " He
bas beeu over the gre.ter part of
the Urited '. 'Slates' and sjvs to his
mirni Spokane is the beai. ' "bushier.
c;tr h has seeti. tie is well pieaeed
with the prosppct in his Hue, and
hag !aaa an omc-and practice
c ted by a leaiiug pbvfioian who
if.ies K Lo3 Aotfejesto locale. '
The funeral of ihe late William
Robiuett was held at Halsey, Thurs
day toren.iou, tne reaiaiue being
i.iken tr Brownsville for in erment.
D-oeased was one of tbe best, known
men in Linn c uutv, having resided
nir Haleey for over thi'ty years.
Mrs. Robiuett, wbois a second wife,
was in girlaw-d Miss Mary McFer
i,n, of the well known McFeron fam
ily of Linn. The imm.diate sur
vivors are the widow and four chil
dieu, three uf tie children being th
fruits of Mr. Kobiuett a hrat tuar-
rjaga
Miss Leoo.i M-irviti was hmest
at a delightful Vale itine paity giv
en Friday evening at her noiue.
The guests wee the members of
the "I T. C. Club" and all entered
with a vim into the spirit of the ic
cision. Miss Marvin is a charming
entertainer and this event was vot
ed one of the pleasantebt enjoyed by
the club this season. Dmty re
freshments weie the concluding
feature. Tbe guee ts were: Misses
Leona Marvin, Evelyn SmUh, Clara
Brant, Celia Muhaffey, Nellie Mar
vin, Francis Pettit, Leota Pattoif,
Lulu Wells, Edna -Peck; Messrs.
Walter Cummings ai.d Glenn Elk
ins. Many an old soldier who has beeu
unable to attend the G. A. R. en
campments in recent years on ac
count of financial or other reasons,
mill ha maA In IflAFn ff l.ho irronara-
riient that has been made to hold
tue next encampment at Newport
by the sea. The date is Junt 24th
and there is no doubt that a larger
number of old soldiers than usual
vill be in attendance. Newport
seems an ideal place for ' this event
and the ouMng will be doubly en
joyable from the fact that this is a'
favorite summer resort and will of
fer many attractions aside from
those of the G. A. R. meeting.
Hereafter all persons residing
within the corporate limits of Cor
vallis will be obliged to trim their
trees thft over-hang the sidewalks,
or pay a fine of from $5 to $20.
Such is the substance of an ordi-i
nance that passed at the last meet
ing of the oity council and there is
no doubt that it will meet the ap
proval of the public. In various
places about town tree limbs over
hang the street walks and no mat
ter how rainy the day, the passerby
must lower his umbrella and d )dge
under the dripping bouehe. Hence
forth there will be none of this, as
limbs must be trimmed up 14 feet
from the ground. All tree owners
will please take notioe.
Wood wanted
at once, on
sub
12tf scription, at Gazette office.
Guy Clark ana Arnold King leave to
day for Toppenish, Wash., in search of a
location. Their wives will join thsm
later.
Latest in photos and stamps, at
Mrs. Wiegand's studio. lltf
F. C. Ramsdell, late of Portland, bas
moved to Corvallis and will engage in
house moving. Glad to have him as a
resident.
Buy your groceries of Cooper
& Whiteside. ntf
Mrs. W. S. Locke received from the
Maccahee lodge of this city, Friday, a
check for $1,000, her late hr-sband'slife
insurance. As Mr. Lo.-ke had been dead
less than a month when payment of the
policy was mad, the fact ia worthy of
not from the lodge point of view.
New line dishes in plain and
fancy designs, at Cooper & Wbite-
sides. utt
The Trans-Continental Passenger Asso
ciation will decide, at an early meeting to
be held in Chicago, upon the rates to
Oregon points in connection with the
National Democratic Couveatien at Den
ver in July The Portland Commercial
Club made this requsst and will work to
bring many of these delegates to the Pa-
cific Northwest.
Fresii vegetables anl fruits
always on hand in their season.
Cooper & Whitesides. ntf
It is estimated that the amount of wood
that went into the manufacture of paper
ia this country last year was 3,600,000
cords, says the Oregonian, editorially.
An area half as large as the state of Rhode
Islaad is stripped ever' year to make
wood pulp. Wood suitable for making
paper is not growing halt fast enough to
supply the waste.
The Rogers Grilley Recital,
M. B. ; Signs, Superintendent
Schools, Medford, Oregon Ev
ery one is enthusiastic about your
entertainment. We have never
had a better one. Corvallis Iy
ceum Course, Opera House,
Thursday.
Dr
t Rev. a-id Mrs. D. H.
Leech wemt to
Brownsville, yesterday,
lor a few days'
visit.;.: . '
Mrs. Clnde Clark arrived Sunday for
visit with her parents, vir. and Mrs.
George FulU,i.
Dr. IO we. the well known eye
specialit, will be at Hotel Cor
vallis, Fe .24 and 25 Jjtf
Born, Sunday, to Mr. ana Mrs. Roy
Morriaea, a daughter. The parents re
aide near the Catholic cemetery. '
- The Christiau Scientists will hold
services at the iVoodmau Hall, Sun
day, 11 . na. foe public is cordial
ly invited 10tf
Misses Hattie and Linnie Randlatt ar
rived ytsterday from Medford for a visit
with th.eir aiaier, Mrs. O. V. Jotiaaoa, in
Jobs addition.'
Mias Carrie Leedy left yesterday for
her borne iu Grant county, after H visit
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Ram
sey in this city.
Mrs. Rose Hail arrived from Portland,
Friday, to be at the bedside of her father.
Johu Leuger, who is suffering witb a se
vere attack of la gripDe.
Born, in Ashland, on St. Valentine's
day, to Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bartges-s, a
daughter. The parents are old residents
of Corvallis, Mr. Bartgess having been
for years an employe on the C. & E.
The Catholic ladies will bold a
eale at Gerhard's store next Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday. Cakes,
tauiales, home made candy, etc.
16-17
The positive assurance that Swift & Co.
and other great packing companies will
locate enormous plants at Portland will
give an impetus to the live stock indus
try of all this portion of the United
States. ' The location of these packing
houses will add to the value of tbe hold
ings of every breeeer and producer of
cattle, sheep, hogs, and poultry, and the
dairy products of Oregon will be trebled
and find a market in eyery part of the
world
The Rogers-Grill ey Recital,
Chas. T. Grilley, entertainer; V.
V. Rogers, harpist, Corvallis Ly
ceum Course, opera bouse Thurs
day evening. Tickets 75 cents.
On sale at Graham & Wortham's
tomorrow. Advance teservation
today.
An absolutely unfounded rumor that
President Ro isevett had beea killed bv
anarchists got into circulation in Port
land yesterday.' The report was of local
origin aad caused great excitement among
those who beard it. 1 he Orsgonian office
was kept busy answering telephone In
qairies during the afternoon. News that
tbe report waa a faka quickly spread and
the .rumor died out quite as suddenly as
it bad Kained currency. Oragoaian,
The Corvallis Sc Eastern railway
ivill sell round trip tickets to Ya
ouina on Wednesdays and Satur
days only of each week at $3.25,
good for return within . 60 dayt
Tickets to be validated at I equina
for return. No stopovers allowed
on these tickets. R. C. Lin vi lie,
Ant. 16tf
The spirit of progress throughout Ore
gan was aever mra prononnced than at
tbe present time. Tbe commercial or
ganizations of the state seem to be deter
mined to do more effective advertising
than aver before. Theie is a spirit of or.
ganization in the air, and the bigest ef
fort canters npon the colonist rates from
March 1st to April 30th, and tha $3o rate
from all points in the Middle West to a 1
points in Oregon is emphasized in every
advertisement and every appeal.
An interesting story, lots ot
special sceneiyand a company of
clever players go to make up the
production of "Old Arkansas."
The play is strongly written and
abounds in lively situations and
climaxes. Specialties of an agree
able order will also be given.
J. W. Buster, who bas been visiting in
this vicinity for several days, is a former
well known druggist of this place, but
now a thrifty farmer and dairyman of the
Alsea valley. 'While here, Mr. Buster
purchased Jrom Ross Nelson a fine young
Jersey bull, "Chief's Hero of Polk," No
76952, which he shipped by boat to Cor
vallis, Tuesday evenine. This is the
third recent sale from the splendid herd
of registered Jersays owned by Ross Nel-
Bon Independence Enterprise.
Ever in Arkansas with its
mountains ' and its moonshine
whiskey; its clay jugs and its
"hill billies:" its honest hearts
and laughing eyes? You don't
have to travel to it, it's coming to
you. A true portrayal of Arkan
sas life will be seen when the
play, "Old Arkansas," arrives
next Saturday night at the opera
house.
Call for City Warrants.
There is money on hand to pay
general fund warrant! numbered
3651, 3629, 3746, 3646, 3745, 3765,
3766, and 376S indorsed Dec. 3rd,
1903. Interest will stop on the
same from this date, Feb. 13, 1908
Z. H. DAyis, City Treasurer. 16-18
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
In All Departments.
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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 and plasterers are
hard at w'ori rushing our building to
completion, but we have very tning so
arrangea chac you can trade in all de
partments to your entire sutisiaction,
and save money 011 every purchase.
Yours For a Greater Store
IC LI M
The People's Store,
arm
To staifd by a shoe store that
good Shoes to stand in.
That explains why Millers Store
disposes of so many Shoes each year,
and you will be pleased to see the im
mense line of up-to-date Shoes we are
showing for Spring.
We do not know of any brand of
Shoes that are any better than our
lines for men, women and children.
You will find Shoes from $1.50 up
to $5.00 the pair,
them on your feet
in price and style.
NOW
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 Optician's.
O. J Blackledge
THE INDEPENDENT
Fu maty
Corvallis,
You Take No Chances
When You Buy Qrocerees
At This Store
All our goods 'are guaranteed to
comply with the
Pure Food Law
We have the best
J the
We Want
Modes
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Corvallis, Oregon.
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and we cheerluily fit
and so comfort you
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'LLER. I
Fm L. MILLER.
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