Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, December 15, 1908, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextlOCAt AMD PtRS04t Mr and Mrs. M. S. Woodcock C5nt to Portland Sunday. ; v Mrs.' A. P. Johnson was in Portland last week receiving medical treatment. Mrs. Sarah Cauthorn has returned- from a pleasant visit to her son in Portland. J. L. Underwood and children of Lebanon visited friends in this city last Sunday. Fred Roth, an OAC student, class of '05, was visiting friends in the city last week. Miss Hazel Kyle, of Albany, -was visiting friends in Corvallis Friday and Saturday. Miss Ada Barringer has gone to Portland and may remain per manently in that city. County Clerk Victor P. Moses snent a couple of days over in Linn county last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. Maxfield were in the cuy last Monday from northern Benton. Mrs. J. Mason was taken seri- ouslv ill last Friday and is now threatened with pneumonia. V, R. Hand, the Albany arch itect, was looking after business rinterests in Corvallis Friday. A. C. Woodcock, the Belle fountain merchant, was a busi ness visitor in the city Saturday. Elmer Dinges will make his future home at Shedds, he hav ing moved to that place last week. Mrs. M. S. Woodcock was the guest of her brother at Albany during a brief visit there last week. Mrs. Robert Buchanan has as !her guest her sister, Mrs. Imsley, from over in the eastern part of the state. Fifteen miles of track of the C. & A. R. R. have been laid and the road is now constructed near ly to Monroe. Mrs. I. Jackson, residing in Wilkin's addition, is being visit ed by her sister, Mrs. Tomare, from Portland. Miss Gladys, the little daugh ter, of E. J. Newton, had one of her fingers badly crushed while playing last week, A wagon load of hogs for the Corvallis markets was brought in by Orrin AVatkins, of Belle fountain, last week. Misses Alice, Laura and Viola Newman of Bellefountain came in Sunday and will remain in Corvallis during the winter. Successful revival meetings I , Have a look at our new pyro-t are being held' here by Evan-' graphic wood. Graham & Wells. A contest case was filed with' I ft gelist David Leppert, assisted by this wife. . "'"." '. ; ' J. E. Henkle, the prominent Philomath merchant, who re cently suffered a broken rib as the result of a fall, is now recov ering. Forrest Smithson came up from Portland Saturday to at tend the officers' hop, given at the college armory last Saturday night. ' Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gray took their little son, Earl, to Portland last We lnesday to undergo an prosperous up there County Clerk Moses , on Friday i in which ti.e unitea. fctaies is plaintiff and Harry Miller de fendant. It is a mining v claim from RedlandyCal. ';, " v g. For sale A $75 organ for $50. Good'as new. Phone Ind. 448. 12-15-tf Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Swann. i v ii j n--- I wno receuuy reuiuvcunum vw- v'allis to Mt. Vernon, Wash., 1 send word that they like their , new home and that times are ! t I ELITE Special Glove Sale See Them operation bone. for necrosis of the Edgar Plunkett left last Mon day for Portland and went on from there to Los Angeles, Cal., where he will spend the winter. Two loads of brick were hauled out from Corvallis Sunday to the new furnace at Bellefountain by James Herron and son Cosmos. Mrs. C. A. Dobell left last week on an extended visit to Canada ! and the East. She was accom panied as far asPortland by Mr. Dobell. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hammel, well known to Corvallis people, haye returned from an extended eastern trip to their home m Albany. Mrs. A. W. Herbert and her daughter, Miss Bessie, left last Thursday to join Mr. Herbert at Ashland, where the family will reside in future. Miss Anna Dodge, who is at tending the Corvallis High School, spent last Saturday and Sunday at the home of her par ents in Monroe. Mrs. J. C. Clark returned to her home in Portland last Wed nesday after a visit to her par ents', Mr. and Mrs. George Ful ler, in this city. A splendid display of apples is being made in the show win dows of the Toggery by Frank Groves, a well known fruit grow er of this section. Rev. Father Jujek, S. D. S., who was stationed at Corvallis for many years, is now in the city from Los Angeles, visiting Rev. Father Butler. ' Allen Clark is down . from Monmouth looking for a busi ness location in this city. While here he is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Savage. Will Horning returned last Sunday from Kings Valley. He was accompanied by Mrs. Horn ing who had been visiting rela tives in that vicinity. R. E. Lafferty, of Portland, spent several days with his father and brothers here last week, leaving on Sunday eve ning for San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. L. Stanns, of Colville, Wash., are visiting in Corvallis, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Woodcock and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Savage. Among the Corvallis visitors to Albany last week were Leslie Davis, E. Pitts, George White side, Samuel Whiteside and Mes daines Charles Dennick and George Davis. CHRISTMAS 1908 will have many pleasant recollections in store for the many people who will be supplied with holiday GIFTS 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. Hot drinks and ham sand wiches at tha Palace of Sweets. 1-8-tf Mrs. George Bane spent part of last week in Portland, visiting her sister, Mrs. George Cham berlain, and to greet her little nephew, who had just arrived at the Chamberlain home. Hawkes' cut glass at A. J. Metzger's, watchmaker. 12-lo-3t Estimates amounting to $1, 002,545 have been sent to Con gress for United States govern ment work in Oregon and all former recommendations for river and harbor improvements in this state have been renewed. Umbrellas from $2 to $20 at A. J. Metzger's, jeweler. 12-15-St W. C. Metcalf of Yamhill, was shaking hands with his many friends on the streets Saturday. Mr. Metcalf made many friends while living here who will be oleased to hear that he is doing well at the new hoine. An extra handle with each umbrella at A. J. Metzger's, jew eler. 12-15-3t Mr. and Mrs. F. L.- Miller's hospitable home was the scene of a merry party Saturday night, the occasion being the entertain ment of the young ladies of the Y. W. C. A. by the advisory board. All umbrellas at A. J. Metz ger's, jeweler, have detachable handles. 12-15-3t County Recorder Newton's of fice at the court house is to re ceive a new floor covering and have the walls retinted, these much needed improvements to the appearance of the room hav ing been promised. Ebony and sterling silver toil et ware at A. J. Metzger's watch maker. 12-l5-3t A. B. Cordley, C. V. Johnson, W. R. Boone, M. C. Phillips, J. A. Cooper, B. W. Johnson, C. M McKellips, W. H. Kerr and F. L. Kent are playing a junior billiard handicap at the Com mercial club rooms. A mammouth assortment of Xmas cards, post cards and nov elties at P. O. Store. 12-ll-4t Horace Lilly, of McMinnville, was in the city over Sunday viewing the scenes of childhood. The latest attraction here for Horace is a picture of neatness and beauty and shows that he is a man of good judgment. Have your spectacles and eye glasses fitted by one who knows how, Matthews, the Optician, over First National Bank. There will be a regular com. munication of Corvallis Lodge No. 14, A. F. and A. M., held Wednesday evening, December 16. Every member is urged to be present, as the annual elec tion of officers will take place. The largest and finest line of ladies' and gentlemen's umbrel las at A. J. Metzger's, watch maker. 12-15-3t In the article in regard to the naturalization papers of Mo hammed Rashid it was stated the papers had been issued by the Circuit Court which was an error and should read that they were issued by T. T. Vincent as County Clerk. Save from 25 to 50 per cent on Xmas presents by buying at Matthews, the Optician and Jew eler, over the First National Bank. Victor Moses received a con signment of shoes from the east last week and when" opened twelve pairs of shoes had been carefully removed from the box es and the lids replace. That thief must had a good-sized fam ily with hoofs numbered in ro Neckwear, Hand Bags, Back Combs, Belts, Furs, Opera Scarfs, New Linon Embroidery Collars, Hosiery, Corsets and Handkerchiefs. See our special boxes of Handkerchiefs, one-half dozen to the box. The place to trade when looking for Ladies' Novelties. You are in to call. vited L. 6t G. B. Anderson Second and Jefferson Streets, Corvallis See our line of hand . painted and novelty calendars at P. O. Store. 12-ll-4t Marshal Wells was out Friday in the residence section looking for a suspicious character who had been going from house to house claiming to sell dress pat terns, but who was supposed to be looking for a chance to pick up whatever he could during his calls. , The only place to get bargains in watches, jewelry, cut glass, etc. is at Matthews, the Optician and Jeweler, over First National Bank. A debate has been arranged at the college this week on the con solidation of rural school dis tricts which will certainly make a very interesting- discussion. This question is receiving much attention from leading educators and parents are beginning to realize that in sparsely settled communities and a light attend ance at school it is impossible for the teacher to grade the classes. Many eastern states have tried the experiment with very satisfactory results. The largest assortment in the city of Xmas Booklets at best prices. P. O. Sfore. 12-ll-4t A break in the heating pipe at the college kept several of the boys out of Sunday school last ! Sunday morning making nec essary repairs It occurred in the tunnel and forcibly re minded the boys ot that warm climate frequently spoken of in the good old book. Wanted A mare weighing around 1200 pounds, not over eight years old. Send particu lars to Will Whiteside, Philo math. Independent Phone No. 2152; Bell phone No. 63. 12-11-tf F. E. Miller, who has resided at McCoy, Oregon, for the past 14 years, has removed to Corval lis and is fitting up the store room formerly occupied by M. Tillery, at 243 South Second street, wnere ne will conduct a first class grocery goods store. Mr. Miller comes with the reputation of being a capable business man and hopes for the greatest measure of suc cess in his new enterprise here. LETTER LIST The following letters remain uncalled for in the Corvallis postoffice for the week ending Dec. 12, '08: Mrs. W. H? Boos, Dr. Butler, James Jacob, Mrs. J. R. Simin ton, parcel, W. H. Thompson, E. F. Wilson. B. W. Johnson, P M BUSINESS COLLEGE WASHINGTON ANDTINTH WTS. PORTLAND. OREGON WRITE FOR CATALOG Thd Stkvol that Plata To in Good Portion Under New Management The Vienna Steam Dyeing And Cleaning Works 109 N. Second Sreet, Corvallis, Oregon B. A. POWERS, Prop. Clothino- rlpsipi rrAcifl nnd rrwnrpd. and racket ' French dry cleaning a specialty Work waucu ior ana delivered, laay attend ant and ladies' work done'with care. ALL WORK GUARANTEED." SENSIBLE SUGGESTIONS FOR HOLIDAV PRESENTS PPjD A0 I FM Atomizers, Buckles, Bon Bon Boxes, I Ul VV WIVI ll lBon Snoons. Bonnet Pins. Rook ft Bon Marks, Bracelets, Brooches, Chatalains, Cloth Brushes, Cologne Bottles Clocks, Cut Glass, Combs, Cuff Buttons, Hair Pin Trays, Lockets, 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 Traysi Umbrellas, Velvet Brushes Veil Pins, Watches. FOR FM Ash Trays, Cloth Brushes, Combs, Cork Screws, I Wl IVI I I M 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. - FH R TW F R A RY Rattles, Bib Pins, Knives, Forks, Spoons, I Ul MIL- UMU I Bracelets, Rings, Drinking Cups, Pap SpoonsSafetyins. ALBERT J. METZGER. Watchmaker Occidental Building, Corvallis, Oregon q Say Folks ! Do You Know That Now is an Exceptionally Good Time to HAVE YOUR HOMES WIRED ? We are making a specialty of concealed work. Our price is reasonable and our work carries a guarantee. ZIMMERMAN & BRADLEY, 341 South Second Street, Corvallis. Phones Store No. 132. Residence No. 253-2, Now is the to visit time Just What You Want FOR CHRISTMAS AN EDISON PHONOGRAPH-3,000 Popular Records to select from. TOYS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. The kinds that will be sure to please the little folks. Guns, Amunition, Sporting Goods, and lots of things suitable for Holiday Gifts. Gall and see the Big Line and note the reasonable prices. - M. M. LONG, Second Street, Gorvallis, Oregon. 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." It9 hotels and stopping places are as varied as those of all well regulated cities. Visitors can alway9 find suitable accommodations, congen ial companions, and var ied, pleasing recreations. SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO. 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 California. 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 car reservations and tickets, call on telegraph or write r. c. linville, agent, Corvai,i,is, Oregon, or Wm. McMURRAY, GEN. PASS. AGT., Portland, Oregon. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Notice is hereby given that the under signed has been appointed by the County Court of Benton county, Oregon, admirji 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 Corvallis, . Benton 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.