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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 29, 1908)
r- KILLING FROST. gerious Loss to the Market Gardeners. "' '" Farewell RedepUoa. The heavy frost daring the ; past week has caused quite a loss , to the market gardeners in the Willamette Valley. While it will not seriously effect the po tatoes, the melons and tomatoes will be a ' serious loss. On ac- -' count of contracts with the new cannery, many farmers nave planted a large acreage in toma toes and we are informed by Mr. Taylor that at. least . 80 tons was the prospective crop.. The sea son had just commenced and the crop looked fine. . Perhaps not more than thirty .. or forty cases had been canned and very few more . will come in. The season has been very pe culiar, as it is seldom that heavy killing frost occurs at this sea son of the year. As the spring was very late it made the season short for the maturing of fruits and vegetables,, hence the result of the . frost will be keenly felt. The new cannery will also feel the effects as it had expected a fine run from the heavy tomato crop, which would have made work for laboring people well into the winter season. . Real Estate Transfers. A. J. Hearing to Wm. Hull, 1-2 interest in 80 acres south of Philomath, 1. Sadie A. Horning to A. N. Wood, lots 7 and 8;hlock ,16, N.. B & P. Avery's addition, $425.' J- & Mary Buck to F. Noeller, 55 acres west of Corvallis, $1500. M. A. Francisco to W. P. Laf ferty, lot 4, block 12, Dixon's 2d addition, $10. y S. H. Horton to J. A. Walters, 80 acres near Bellefountain, $500. United States to J. A. Walters 80 acres near Bellefountain. Mary Taylor to Chris Schoker, 20 acres near Blodgett, $100. , W.- J. West to W. V. Fuller, 160 acres, King's Valley,$700. F. H. True to J. J. Howser, 5 acres near Corvallis, $4550. . M. Chappell to Geo. A. Lowell 1 lot in Corvallis. $1600. T. jL. Garland to Margaret White, 160 acres in Alsea, $1000. J. M. Nolan to W. C. Corbet, lots 3, 4, block 13, A. & W. addi tion, $311.60. Z. M. Custer to J. P. Hummer and wife, lots in Philomath, $1000. Phil Metschan to W. Court Tight, 320 acres in Alsea, $10. R. E.s Brown to E. G. Har ris, 367 acres near Wells, $10. . . Trans - Mississippi Commercial Congress. Will be held at San Francisco October 6th to 10th, 1908. For this occasion the Southern Paci fic Company will sell round trip tickets from Albany to San 'Francisco,, on October 3rd and 4th only, at the low rate of $25. These tickets are ' limited for return 29 days from date of sale. Tickets will be . good, . for first class continuous passage in both directions. i . R. C. Linville, Agent Pacific National Fair and Live Stock Show At Portland. Sept. 21st to 26th, inclusive. For this occasion the Southern Pacific Company will jsell round trip tickets on. Sept. 21st, 22nd and 23rd, with final limit for return Sept. 27th, 1908 at rate of $3.50. , Children be tween 5 and 12 years of age, $1.75. Parties may go or return via Albany or west side, as de sired. R. C. Linville, Agent. Call for Bids. Bids will be received for the painting of the street sign posts, about 200 in number, with two coats of pure white paint. Bids to be left with the office of Police Judge. Geo. W. Dearaan, in the City of Corvallis, on. or before October 5, 1908. Dated this 24th day of Sep tember, A. D., 1908. J. A. Harper, Chairman of Street Comm. . . i iHi . H-.tMittmm--., Thursday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heck art, a farewell reception was ten dered Rev. and Mrs. C. T. Hurd, a large number of friends being present. A pleasant social time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Hurd and children left Friday morn ing for the new home in Port land, where Rev. Hurd has ac cepted a call to the Annabel Presbyterian church- Corvallis friends deeply regret the depart ure of this estimable family but wish them all success in the new home. -Corvallis Endeavorers extend a hearty greeting to their co-workers in Portland and trust they will be as loyal to the State President, Rev. C. T. Hurd, in the future as the' Christian Endeavorers of Corvallis have tried to' be in the past. Rev. Hurd leaves this week for his new field. Finn-Davidson. .frir FAU0UST PLATE thm Pint Knerwrine Wa Married At the residence of Mrs. Mary E. Davidson, 7th and Van Buren streets, at 8 o'clock Saturday morning, John Waldo Finn of Polk county and Miss Jessie May Davidson of Corval lis. Rev. J. R. N. Bell officiating. The happy couple took the morn ing tram for 1 ewport to spend the honeymoon and will, in due time, return to the home of the groom in Polk county to make their future home. ; , Both bride and groom were popular students at OAC last year, the latter hav ing been a star player on the famous football team. They have the best wishes' of many friends. , , ,. ' 4 Back to the Farm Mr. and Mrs. Charley Young have gold all their earthly pos sessions in Corvallis and have purchased an 80 acre ranch five miles above Elk" City. ' They took the train for the new home yesterday. They expect to de vote their time to stock raising, but when it comes to the trout season we predict that Charley can quite often be found pad dling his little canoe along the stream and patiently waiting for a bite. " , (No. 4301) Report of the Condition of The First National Bank OF CORVALLIS at Co; vallis, in the State of Oregon, at the close of business, Sept 3, 1908. RESOURCES. Loans n? Discoimis 180,168 12 Ove i; ..s, secdroi Bed unsecured 11,301 49 U. 8. Bonds to secu e i'i "dilation 50,000 00 Bonus, bcuui'Uien, et 77,678 96 Bnnkiiig-hoMw.iamiture and fixtures 30,621 14 OlQcr vealesiR;owned 1,763 68 Due 110m Sr ..'oral Banks-sot reserve a- ool ' - 65,110 88 Due l'.om S.aie BaDlcs and Bankers 27,785 60 Due from aporoved reserve agents 121,168 67 Check p. id other fssh l;m. .... 7,412 85 No.e i of oi iar Nar ocrl Banks . 1,416 00 fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents , , . . . 218 68 Lawful Money Rkskevi in Bank, viz: Specie 88,835 60 88,666 80 Legal-tender notes 220 00 Redemption fund with U. 8. Treasurer 6 per cent, of Circulation-.: 2,600 00 Total- LIABILITIES. " .8666,494 47 Capital stock paid In. surplus luna. Undivided profits, less expenses . and .150,000 00 io,uou ou taxes paid National Bank notes outstanding. Due to other National Banks... .... Due to State Banks and Bankers.. Individual deposits subject to oheck 440,499 00 18,809 99 . 46,696 00 . , 1,000,03 Demand certificates of deposit.. Time certificates of deposit..;. verunea unecas. Cashier's checks outstanding Keservea ior taxes , Liabilities other than those above stated contingent . Liabilities other thau those above stated Suspense. . 88,800 72 42,171 IS - 297 00 ' 489 80 ' soo 0 8,800 60 7,700 00 Total. .8666,494 47 State of Oregon, County of Benton ssi I, Geo. E. Lilly, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is tnte to the best of my knowledge and belief. Geo. E. LH.J.Y, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to baicre me this 28th day of Sept., 1908. J Fred YaTBS, Notary Public. Correct Attest: M. S. Woodcock, E. E. Wilson, Waltkb T Wiles, Directors Own YourHome THt First - National - Bank of Corvallis - has some - -TO WM LOTS Near the State Agricultural College which yon can bny on the INSTALL MENT PLAN or for cash. - . . . Savo Ton or Twenty Dollars per month and pay the same on a- town lot. Thereafter BUILD YOUR HOME on the lot and continue to make these mall monthly payments on the home and yon will soon have it paid for and hveo more rent 10 pay. For information address Wm H. SAVAGE - Corvallis, Or Two groups of.i tourists wer." standing in the Pitti palace before the large plate of pore silver upon which Finiguerra, the great master of early engraving, had depicted his lovely "Madonna ana unua in a trellised arbor covered with roses. .An. Italian lady was telling her friends in an undertone, the charm ing anecdote of Finiguerra and the laundress. ; . : ; . j The artist, it seems, in mastering I the new and difficult art of engrav ' ing upon metal had acquired a sin gularly Keen eye ana aeucaie toucu, and he also possessed a number of very fine and sharp instruments, which he used in his work. . Being akindly man, he sometimes S laced both his sure hand and his ne tools at the service of his friends and neighbors in performing for them some of the simpler oper ations of surgery until he acquired quite a reputation for his skill in doctoring their hurts. il . One day a poor laundress who had been washing clothes, in wringing out a garment in which a needle had been carelessly left, ran it deeply into her hand. Worse yet, it broke off in the wound, and. a. part remain ed imbedded in the flesh.; iShe. was in much pain, and on her way back from the stream where she had been: washing . she. stopped at the bouse of the artist and was admit ted. '.-v'. -; .. - Entering his studio,' she hastily set dojrs. her wet a heavy bundle and held out the injured haud,. bee ring his assistance. - Finiguerra. left his work to help her and after long and delicate manipulation extracted the broken needle. The woman thanked him and turned -to golift ing her bundle , from its resting place. .' Then he saw that she had set it upon one of his engravings. Like all others at that time, it was a plate of. engraved metal, complete in it self1 and regarded as a single and sufficient . picture exactly as if it had been a painting. : ; But as the damp bundle was rais ed the quick eye of Finiguerra saw that it had received an impression from the engraved picture' beneath, and his quick mind seized at once the suggestion of the possibility of indefinite reproduction from a sin gle original. So that from the kind ness of a great' artist to a poor wash erwoman sprang the discovery which has placed the beautiful products' of the engraver's art within '.the reach of all of us today. 'Mood Enough", Habjt. There is a habit, very easily con tracted, which every one in business or otherwise should avoid. It is the "good enough" habit. If you are building a house and use some faulty timber just because it looks quite right on the surface, what can you expect ? -Why, that ul timately the weak point will give way and a disaster may occur. So the cautious builder makes sure of using good material. So it is with every phase of life. Don't be content because a thing is "good enough." Remember the time S roved saying that "what is worth oing is worth doing well." In these days of competition the thing of the man who is "good enough" is of no use. The best is none too .good for, modern business men and business, houses. 'DM Haf - "I am reminded, boys," said the new teacher, "of the career of a boy who was once lib -larger than ihany of you whom I see before me. 'Tie played truant when he was tent to school, went fishing every Sunday, ran away from home when he was ten years old, learned to drink, smoke, chew tobacco, . play cards. He went into bad company, frequented low taprooms . and ' sta bles, . finally became a pickpocket, then a forger, and one day in a fit of drunkenness he committed a cow ardly murder. . "Children," he continued impress ively, "where do you think that boy is now ' ' ' "He stands before us!" cried one of the youngsters in a shrill voice. More Than-Truth. . Louise after being scolded could never bexreconciled till mother had assured ., her that she loved her, which resulted on - one occasion in the following dialogue: "You don't love me." . "Yes, I do love you." - ' ' "Well, you don't talk like it." "Well, how do you want me to talk?" - "I want you to talk to me like you do when you have company." De- 1 lineator. CLASSinED ADVEHT1SEMEHTS ' tsuMtrou ABVEanssknana : Fifteen word or leas, .25 eta for three successive ' inaerUona, or 50 eta pat month; for all np to and including e additional worils, cent a word for each insertion. - . For all advertisements over 25 words, l ct per word for the first insertion, anr H ct per word for each additional inaer ion - Nothing inserted for leas than iff nts. . Lodge, society . and church notices, Aher than strictly news matter, will b :nari(ed tor. ' . ': It Would 8eem 80. "And does your husband still think you are an angel?" asked the privileged friend. . ' - I guess so," answered the bride of.."one short year. "At least he seems to think 'I don't need any new clothes." Chicago News. House Decorating. FUR PAINTING AND PAPERING 8EE W.E. Paul, Ind. 488 4ltl ATTORNEYS J. F. YATES, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW -; Office np atafra in Zierolf Building Only set oi abstracts tn Bentoii Count w &. BR Y SON ATIXIKNEY AT LAW. Office in Poet Office Building, Oorval aa, Oregon. WANTED WANTED SOOTSUBSCRIBERS TO TH . Gascttk and Weekly Oregonian at S1L60 per year. :...'.. PHYSICIANS B. A. C AT biE Y , - M." D. , PH YSICIA-N muv nrgeon. Kooms 14, Bank Bnild . iag. Office Honrs: lUtolSa. m., 2 to : 4 p. ni. Residence : cor." 6th and Ad aina HM. Telephone at office and res idence ' OorvaJua, Oregon W. T. ROWLEY, M. v., PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Special attention given to the Eye, Nose and Throat. Office . in Johnson Blag. Ind.. 'phone at of fice and leaidence. UNDERTAKERS M. 8. BJVEJ3, FUNERAL DIRECT or and Licensed- Embalmer. , Sue cesser to Bovee it Bauer Corvallis, Oregon. Iud.. Phone 45. Bell Phone 241. '" i 89tf HENKLE & BLACKLEDQE, UNDER tatters and licenaeu embaimers, South Main St., Corvallis, Or. BANKING. THE FIK 1 NATIONAL BANK Of Corvallis, vregon, transacts a general . conservative banking business. Loans , money on approved security. Drafts bought and eoid an-i money transferred : to tne principal cities of the United States, Europe and foreign countries. HOMES FOR SALE WE HAVE SEVERAL PARTIES who are looking for homestad locations or relinquishments, also some good . timber claims. If you know of any . good homesteads or timber claims it will pay you to write us. Address ETNA REALTY COMPANY, 225 Failing Building, Portland, Oregon. WILL SELL LOTS IN CORVALLIS, Oregon, on instalment plan and as eist purchasers to build homes on them if uesired. .Address First National Bank. Corvallis. Or. -VILL SELL MY LOTS IN NEWPORT, Or., for snot cash, balance mstal jaenta, and help parties to build homes tbereou, it desired. Address M. e vjod Ovk. j . -vailie. O : GOATS Any person wanting to buy or take care of some fine goats while they eat up their brush may 'phone or call urxm Wm. H. Savage, Corvallis, Oregon. ' 25(.f svfevv'svsvfvev I Thos. Bouldeii HEADQUARTERS r ' FOR ' Live and Dressed Poultry, Bone, Grit and Oyster Shells, Prussian Stock and Poultry Tonic, Lice Killer, etc. Pay highest caph market price for Poultry, Eggs, Veal arid Hogs. 312 Second Street. mi Portland and'Return, Only $3.50. The Southern Pacific Company and Corvallis & Eastern Railway are selling round trip tick eta to Portland trom uor. vallis for 23.50, good. Poind on any train Saturday or Sunday either via Albany or wt tide and good " returning either via Albany or 'west side, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. 16tf R. C. Linville, Agent USFORMATIOK flKiia K in Fi-t WANTED Farta or BusinesB Hot particular abont location. hmmr from awn AT onlT who Otnct to barer. Giro price, ana iisct wn pbsssicti K.T. rtua for: Student's .' Personal and Room Decorating- Supplies CLOTHING ' UNDERWEAR SHOES -.-v, HATS "" -' " " GLOVES . PENNANTS FANCY HAT BANDS SWEATERS PICTURE-NETTING ' RUGS COUCH COVERS P0RTIERS ,. ' BEDDING Everything purchased with our mind on the "Students Idea" of such things E.t.biished KLINE'S ' 1 I j , : ... .' ... CORVALLIS Cleaning and Prewii Paric Operated by ' , ; J. S. RUSSELL & Wire Steam Gleaning, .Chemical and French Dry Cleaning, lining; Altering and Repairing Ladies' Clothing a Specialty All gentlemen's garments dry cleaned if not soiled much. , I am connected with the Majestic Tailoring" House,.of CJ cago. If you contemplate placing an order for a new suit, it x We are here to stay. Your patronage is solicited. Phone 5501 Up Stairs 1 SeCOlld St. Whitehom B 0l II ' P Occidental Lumber Co. . ,... ' . Successors to CorvaHb Lumber Co. We are here to supply your needs in the Lumber line. Please call on J. B IRVING for information and prices. And take notice that if we have not got exactly what yon want we will get it for you. . - - CO. BASSET r, Local Mer. &lWsa Benton County Lumber Co. Manufacturers of all kinds of Fir Lumber. Mouldings, Cedar Posts. Sawed and Split. Gedar Shakes Dealers in Doors, Windows, Lime, Brick, Cement, Shingles, etc. ayavayyyy M. TILLER Y ' At Bid well k Craven's old atand DEALER IN Feed, Seeds and Grain Of All Kinds Staple and Fancy Groceries I have come to stav and would be gla to have you call and see me. Did You See Your Ad?