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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1908)
31 oca. "Aw-msomE- munieation of Corvallis -Lodge graphic wooL. Graham & Wells. Np. 14, , A. F. and. A. M., held j - The c E . meiibets Sf the Wednesday evening,-December. Congregational churcS -met'.- at 16. "Every member is urged toihe home oL Mr. an3 Mrs. TL lil , be present, as the annual eiec- Whitehead -Tuesday eveninglor their monthly business meeting and social hour. Officers were elected,- Millard M.' Long," the popular president, being unani- mously re-elected. . Jolly games ' were indulged in and refresh ments served, an exceedingly; ' pleasant evening being enjoyed . by all. 'Mrs. Cliff "C?osrio spent Tues day in Albany visiting friends V Miss Grace Proctor, of Philo math," visited Corvallis friends Saturday." Mrs. Cecil Cathey, of Albany, was visiting at the Randall home on Friday. ; Mr. Beardsly of the Benton County Abstract Company, is taking a short vacation. Attorney J. F. Yates returned Tuesday from a business trip to Portland of several days dura li?n. E. C. Clement, the U. S. post al inspector, left Tuesday for Southern points after a brief -visit here. St. Mary's Chapter, No. 9, Order Eastern Star, will meet in regular session Tuesday eve ning, December 15. The Willamette Valley Co. is installing new transformers, stringing additional wires and otherwise improving the service. A cement sidewalk is being laid by Mellon & Gendron in front of their works as a sample ot what they are doing in this line. Walter Scott, of Idaho, a form er Corvallis citizen and a brother-in-law of Lafe Stewart, of this city, is visiting old friends and relatives here. Fred G. Peil, a former well lcnown citizen of ' Benton county "but now of Junction City, spent Saturday and Sunday with old friends in this city. At the request of the mer chants on Second street, that thoroughfare has been cleaned of its accumulated mud and is new in fairly decent condition. The School of Commerce at the College has been invited to attend a house-warming, to be given in the new building about Christmas. A meeting has been held to make arrangements. tion of officers will take place - There are so many new stu dents enrolling at the college that the faculty have found it necessary to form a new battal ion, consisting of four companies, to be designated as the first sep erate battalion. Mai. Cross will be in eonimand. Countv Superintendent of Schools, H. L. Mack, was called to Canby Monday to attend the funeral of his grandfather, W. O. Mack, who was a prominent and respected resident of that place, having come to Oregon with the early pioneers. A most enjoyable reception was given by the young ladies of Waldo Hall Saturday night to the OAC faculty. Dainty re freshments were served and dancing then indulged in. There was a large attendance and Miss Greer and the young ladies were highly complimented upon the success of the event. An interesting meeting will take the place of . the- regular prayer service at the Presbyte rian church on Thursday even ing. A lecture on the comple tion of King Solomon's Temple, interspersed with stereoptican views, will be given by a gentle man who has passed through the gates and received his wages as a workman. Everybody invi ted. Masons should attend. Jack Lane, a former student at OAC, was in town Tuesday with a view of renewing his studies at the college. Being a live, ac tive, energetic young man, he fully realizes the importance of a liberal education and knows there is no better institution of learning in the state than OAC. His father is a prominent drug gist of Portland and President of the State Board of Pharmacy. I Special Christmas Siigge stions ! Fred Adlard, a brother-in-law Anew literary and debating law of w j Wilbanks, of this society known as the Philomath- city died Tuesday of neuralgia eans lias been organized among ' of the ieartat his home at AjaXj the OAC students. 1. B. Simp- Gilliam county. Mr. Adlard was son is president; A. Asbahr, sec- an old Corvallis citizen, having retary; W. Haller, treasurer. , resided here 20 years ago. He leaves a widow and twelve chil- Hot drinks and ham sand wiches at tha Palace of Sweets. 12-8-tf The ladies of the First Con gregational church have com pleted all arrangements for a unique bazaar called "The Sev en Ages of Woman," which will be held at the church parlor 1 Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening, December 11, 12. There will be attractive booths and an elaborate display of fancy and useful articles as well as good things to eat. All who may attend are assured a royal wel come and a good time. The only place to get bargains in watches, jewelry, cut glass, etc. is at Matthews, the Optician and Jeweler, over First National Bank. At least step in and see the fine paintings at the Congrega tional bazaar, and you will feel repaid. 12-11-lt Save from 25 to 50 per cent on Xmas presents by buying at Matthews, the Optician and Jew eler, over the First National Bank. " 1 Big Poultry Shipments. The recent frosts have caused quite a little trouble with the new cement walks, the freezing causes them to crack. The new walk at the John Fulton resi dence will have to be rebuilt. Rev. J. R. N. Bell delivered the annual memorial address for dren.to mourn his passing, his death having been the first break in the family circle for over 30 years. Mrs. Carrie Lindsley, of Flor ence, who had been here under treatment. ; for cancer, died in the Elks at Salem last Sabbath, i Tlloo, atumnnn tww a I I n t t si w t n In JYrt lit IajiW il 11 r S it T" v . "c lUIlB, a 7rcuu7w The funeral was ine exercises, ana speaKs in glowing terms of the music fur nished for the occasion. Have your spectacles and eye glasses fitted by one who knows how, Matthews, the Optician, over First National Bank. held Thursday ' morning at 10 o'clock from j Bovee's undertaking parlors, the ! remains being buried in Odd Fellows' cemetery. The services at the grave were- under the di rection of St. Mary's Chapter, I Order Eastern Star. C MRI STMAS 1908 will have many pleasant recollections in store for many people..,who will be supplied with holiday GIFTS J. A. Dawson shipped nine thousand pounds of dressed poul try from November 1st to 25th. About 1-3 of this amount was turkeys for which he paid 17 cts. live weight. The other 1-3 was ducks, geese and chickens which averaged about 9 cts. per pound, making over $1,400 paid to the farmers in the twenty-five days. If the figures were compiled for all poultry shipped from the county during the fall it would assume magnificent pro portions. The demand, is fast increasing and with these fancy prices there is no reason why the farms in the Willamette Val ley should not be alive with poultry. Just try a nice drove of turkeys this next year and see what a nice little bunch of mon ey it will, bring you. First class dental work in all lines is being done at the office of Dr. Mentor Howard, Room 8, First National Bank building. 12-1 1-lt Don't miss seeing "The Seven Ages of Woman" at the First Congregational church parlor, Fridaj' and Saturday afternoon and evening. 12-11 It n Old Pioneer. the selected from the magnificent stock of Jewelry, Cut Glass, Silverware, etc. now at E. W. S. Pratt's Jewelry Store. It is you feel perfectly Watches, Clocks, being displayed my desire that FREE to call and examine the newest, nobbiest and most care fully selected stock of Jewelry ever displayed in Benton county. A $50 Diamond Ring given away absolutely FREE. E. W. S. PRATT, Jeweler and Optician. WHEN YOU WANT SOMETHING GOOD TO EAT Phone Your Orders To No. 7, THATCHER & JOHNSON'S GROCERY Where They Will be Promptly Filled. Fine Line of Crockery, Glassware, Cut Glass, Haviland and China ware. LAMPS ETC. i J. M. Currier, an old pioneer of southern Benton, was in town Mondav looking after business matters. Mr. Currier came to Benton county 63 years ago and is now 83 years old. He crossed the Missouri river in May 1846, and landed at his present home south of Corvallis on the 6th of December. Excepting the gov ernment forts, he never saw a house on the entire trip until he landed at the J. C. Ayery home stead on the banks of Mary's River in Corvallis. They forded all the streams along the route and at Long Tom they cut a large pine tree, falling it across the stream and using it as a foot log, they carried their entire be longings, including the wagon, to the other side. They used the wagon cover and tents to make clothing. At the time Whitman was killed Mr. Currier was fight ing the Indians and furnished his own gun and amunition. He served six months, without pay, and the first remuneration these old veterans ever received was u nder the Indian Pension Act, passed by Congress three years ago. He still lives on the old homestead. For sale- Good single or double driving horse. Dark bay. Good and gentle. Weight 1135 pounds ; 10 years old. " Any lady can drive him.- - For particulars inquire at the Gazette office.! . : 7, . 12-4-tf Christmas shoppers should visit our store and see our splendid assortment of the following goods that make suitable presents for ladies: Hand Bags, Neckwear, Rufflings, Ruchings, Back Combs, Beauty Pins, Handkerchiefs, Furs, Net Waists, Silk Waists, Umbrellas, Redfern Whalebone Corsets, Opera Scarfs, and all the little things ladies use aud that are always appreciated for a present. Special Prices on Furs, to close out Special Prices on Gordon Dye Silk Hose, to close out Special Prices on Trimmed-Hats, to close out Special Prices on Net Waists and Silk Waists, to close out Special Values in Handkerchiefs We have A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF LINEN AND SWISS HANDKERCHIEFS, and at prices much less than usually asked for same goods at this time of the year. Buy your Christmas wears of us and save. Call and see our goods before buying We know we can convince you we have the best for the least money L. & G. B. Anderson Second and Jefferson Streets, Corvallis n ijL!LiiiiLttiiiiiiil'Wi'iiii.iij" niiiite3iiir(iinfyTiiinTiBifiiihijiiii ,11 nP ' ' SENSIBLE SUGGESTIONS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS Boxes, Bon Book Marks, rrD ArMVIC"M Atomizers, Buckles. Bon Bon TWR V V W IVI I I M Bon Spoons, Bonnet Pins, Bracelets, Brooches, Chatalains, Cloth Brushes, Cologne Bottles Clocks, Cut Glass, Combs, Cuff Buttons, Hair Pin Trays, Iockets , Lorgnettes, Mirrors, Manicure Articles, Paper Cutters, Pencils, Photo Frames, Pin Cushions, Pin Trays, Puff Boxes, Pocket Knives, Purses, Scarf Pins, Scissors, Seals, Tapes, Tea Balls, Strainers, Toilet Sets, Souvenir Trays Umbrellas, Velvet Brushes Veil Pins, Watches. r"PD IV A rM Ash Trays, Cloth Brushes, Combs, Cork Screws, rLlx IVI tlxl Cuff Buttons, Flasks, Hair and Hat Brushes, Hat Marks, Ink Stands, Fountain Pens, Key Chains and Rings, Lockets, Match Boxes, Military Brushes, Mirrors, Paper Cutters, Pencils, Pen Trays, Knives, Scarf Pins, Shaving Brushes and Cups, Souvenir Trays Toilet Articles, Watches, Chains, Seals, Fobs and Lockets. r"p D TLir DA D V Rattles, Bib Pins, Knives, Forks, Spoons, lUn InlZ. DM D I Bracelets, Rings, Drinking Cups, Pap SpoonsTafetyT'ins. ' ALBERT J. METZGER, Watchmaker Occidental Building, Corvallis, Oregon KLINE'S PURE FOOD DEPARTMENT. The special prices given last Friday and Saturday in our PURE FOOD DEPARTMENT was a success, and did exactly the things that we wished them to do gave our old customers a chance to get these goods at special sale prices gave new customers a special invitation to visit our pure food department and gave us a chance to show our appreciation of the call. We wish to call attention to our Fruit and Vegetables which are always nice and fresh. We have a special value in King Apples, four tiers, fancy packed, free from worms. This week 75 cts. Come in and see them. In OUR WOODEN-WARE DEPART MENT we have a complete line of granite ware, scrub brushes, dish mops, cake turners, egg whips and all the little things that makes a kitchen complete and handy. With a few cents you can get the things that you have been trying to get along with out. We offer FRIDAY and SATURDAY OF THIS WEEK Two Days Only. Select Mixed Candy, just the thing to fill Christmas Stock ings with, SPECIAL per pound, 11 cents. Four pint Granite Lipped Sauce Pans, French Gray Double Coat Enameled, regular 25 ct. value, SPECIAL 12 cts. ITT .NT Savon Soap, manufactured by Mt. Hood Soap Works, regular full sized bars, never sold for less than 5 cts. FRIDAY and SATURDAY SPECIAL, 7 for 25 cents. You can trade here in the finest department in Oregon and save money on every transaction. A SAFE PLACE TO TRADE, J tJ r : , Established 1864. Try Oar PURE FOOD BLEND COFFEE, 25c lb. Now Is the time to visit California When summer has passed in these northern states, the sun is only mild under the bright blue skies of Southern California.,This is one of nature's happy . provisions eternal sum mer for those who cannot endure a more severe cli mate. ' California has been called the "Mecca of the winter tourist." Its hotels and stopping places are as varied as those of all well regulated cities. Visitors can always find suitable accommodations, congen ial companions, and var ied, pleasing recreations. SOUTHERN PAC1FICC0. Will be glad to supply some very attractive literature, de scribing in detail the many de lights of winter in California. Very low round trip excursion tickets are on sale to Caliiornia. The rate from Albany to Los Angeles and return is $55.00 Limit six months, allowing stopovers in either direction. Similar excursion rates are in effect to all California points. For full information, sleeping oar reservations and tickets, call on telegraph or write R. C. LINVILLE, AGENT, Corvallis, Oregon, or Wm. McMURRAY, gen. PASS. AGT., Portland, Oregon. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Notice 19 hereby given that the under signed has been appointed by the County Court ot .Benton county, Oregon, admin istrator of the estate" of Floyd Lane, de ceased ; All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same duly verified as by law required to me at v.orvaiiis, xcnion County, Oregon, or at the office of J. F. Yates at Corvallis, Benton County, Ore- fon, within six (6) months from this ate. ' : Dated December 7th, 1908. W.G.LANE, Administrator of the Estate of Floyd Lane, deceased. Date of first Publication, Dec 7th, 1908. Date of last Publication, Jan. 5th, 1909.
