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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.