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OTY TAX LEVY
FOR NEXT YEAR
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council for a rebate of 9 months
'license fee out of his annual
moving picture show license fee
and same was referred to the
License committee, with power
to act.
The petition of Edna M. Os
burn and others for permission
to construct a sewer at their pri
vate expense, under the direc
tion of the Sewer committee, was
granted.
A statement was read from
the county clerk of Benton coun
ty showing the amount of asses
sable property within the city
Of Corvallis to be $970,625.
On motion the following reso
lution was unanimously adopted:
Be it resolved by the Common
Council of the City of Corvallis,
Benton County, State of Oregon,
that there be and is hereby
levied for general and municipal
purposes for the year 1909 a tax
of five mills on each dollar up
on all property both real and
personal assessable within the
city, and that
Be it further resolved that an
additional tax for a street fund
for 1909, of two mills be and the
same is hereby levied upon all
property both real and personal
assessable within the city, and
it is ordered that the Police
Judge be and he is hereby in
structed to transmit a copy of
;said resolutions to the county
clerk of Ben ion county, State of
Oregon. r -
A new cement ordinance was
read for the first time and under
' a suspension of the rules was
1 passed to a' second reading by
title only.
The council adjourned to meet
Monday evening, December 21.
Big Land Opening:.
On January 20th, 1909, at
Roseburg, Oregon, 92,500 acres
are to !e withdrawn from the
Umpqua forest reserve. This
embraces lands in Benton, Lane,
Douglas and Coos counties,
Not all of this land is subject
to entry. For $2.50 we will send
you prepaid 18 large litho
graphic township maps with
above vacantlands colored there
on. Also full instructions as to
dates, manner of filing, etc., etc.
DOUGLAS Co. ABSTRACT Co,
(Successor to Frank E. Ally.)
Roseburg, Oregon.
For bale Three choice lots,
with six-room house and barn,
on South Second street. Good
business property. Price $4200.
Baker & Musgrave, Office 111
Second street, Corvallis Hotel
Building. 12-18-tf
The largest and finest line of
ladies' and gentlemen's umbrel
las at A. J. Metzger's, watch
maker. 12-15-3t
The largest assortment in the
city of Xmas Booklets at best
prices. P. O. Sfore. 12-ll-4t
Stocks &re Getting Depleted, Bui
Still here is Abundace For All
In timely gift suggestiois the store is- full of ideas for
everyone. Merchandise of quality are the most acceptable
of gifts, and we were never better able to assist you in the
selection of worthy presents. Efficient service and low prices.
THE CHILDREN ARE WATCHING FOR SANTA
(SEE WINDOW DISPLAY)
SPECIAL 5000 Ladies', Even's and Children's Handkerchiefs In em
broidered, hemstitched, scalloped, initial and fancy boxes, 20c 25c, 50c,
$1.00 to $5.00 each.
ALLIGATOR
HAND BAGS
$4.75 TO $14
Ladies' Fine Embroidered Handkerchiefs. r1n7ont
of pretty patterns, regular values $3 per dozen, to
sell during the remaining days of Christmas shop
ping at only
$2.00 THE DOZEN
F. L. Miller
142 Second Street
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Everybody Eats
TO LIVE, and to live well everybody should have the
best things to eat. Housekeepers will always find just what
they need for the table here at this store, and that, too,
of the best quality. We fill every order with care and make
prompt delivery, while our prices are always satisfactory.
Berman's is the Place for Groceries
Canned Goods, Table Delicacies, Luncheon Dainties and all
the appetizing foods needed to prepare a good meal.
Our Specialties: Independence Creamery But
ter, Folger's Crystal Coffee none better.
D D BARMAN Corner Second and Monroe, Cor
" -" vallis. Phone No. 104.
Patronize
The Paint and Paper Store
The Finest Varnishes, Celebrated New Era Paints,
Pure Lead and Oil and the Newest Patterns in Wall Paper.
We can supply you with just what you need in these lines.
Jm Xji, lk4E:n. OX-
Second Street, Near Palace Theater
smATTERS
Tfefcffrafc?" County
fcearj-Bscaee Agent
exit 9?jioI
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regon
sel jos change, see us. No padded
and' tfretnbds oi doinc bnsiniu w f-
rwUHs.' 'CpSttie splendid bargains send for
Additional Locals.
Corvallis Lodge No. 14, A. F.
and A M. held a regular commu
nication Wednesday evening, De
cember 16, and the following offi
cers were elected : W. F. Groves,
W. M; Prof. Frederick Berch
told, S. W; E. L. Strange, J. W;
R. W Scallarnd, Sec; Z. H. Da
vis, Treas; A- K. Russ, S. D; M.
H. Bauer, J. D. The newly
elected officers were then duly in
stalled by the retiring W. M.
Professor John Fulton.
The captains of each of the
class teams at 0. A. C. have
made their recommendations for
the line up of the inter-class elev-;
en and the following' have been 1
selected to represent the College
colors: Center. Plankington, 11;
guards, Nelson, '10, and Loosly, 1
12; tackles, Starker, '10,-and
Hawley, '11: ends, Freeman, 11,
and Bower; '09; halves, McMa
han, '10, capt and Beaty, '09;
quarter, Gilbert, '12; full, Knapp
'10. j
The Rebekai meeting last
Monday nig"it was exceedingly!
interesting. About sixty mem-!
bers and visitors were present to
witness the degree work confer
red upon two candidates. We
feel we can safely say that there
is not a Rebekah Lodge in the
State of Oregon doing nicer, or
more impressive work and to
this cause is largely due the
present prosperous condition of
the lodge.
The Ladies' Aid of the Evan
gelical church conducted their
sample sale last Friday and Sat
urday, and despite the unfavor
able weather then was a large
attendance and the results were
very satisfactory, the ladies hav
ing cleared over $80. They !
greatly appreciated the hearty
response, both from their Cor
vallis friends and those at a dis
tance, which enabled them to
tuake such a gratifying display.
Mr. Jamison, the noted foot
Dall player of OAC, has deemed
it necessary to drop out oi school
on account of finances and go to
work. He will spend the holi
day season with relatives and
friends at Logan, Utah, after
which he will go to eastern
Washington to iake up work as
an electrician. .Mr. Jamison is
a bright young man, a hand
some specimen of humanity and
by his manly bearing and pleas
ing manners, has drawn about
him a host of friends at the col
lege who will greatlv miss him.
Bids For Wood.
Notice is hereby given that
sealed proposals for furnishing
wood for the Oregon Agricultu
ral College for the ensuing Col
lege year, 1909-10; will be re
ceived by the undersigned until
Saturday, January 9th. Speci
fications will be furnished at the
Business Office of the College. -
J. A. Bexell,
12-18-4t Financial Secretary.
Chapter Officers Elected.
At a meeting of Fergueson
Chapter No. 5, Royal Arch Ma
sons, held Wednesday evening,
December 9, the following offi
cers were elected for the ensuing
year : Z. H. Davis, H. P. ; John
Allen, K; E. B. Horning, S; J.
A. Harper, C. H; S. L. Kline, P.
S; John B. Horner, R. S. C; S.
N. Lilly, Sent. The impressive
installation ceremony was con
ducted last Friday evening.
Pendergrass Is Captain.
Frank Pendergrass has been;
elected by 0. A. C. football men
as captain for the coming year
and the choice seems to give uni
versal satisfaction, his excellent
record on the team and the mark
ed ability he displayed when cho
sen captain before, presages the
same series of coming victories,
as when he led the 0. A. C. men
and with them won the north
west championship.
OUR
RISTMAS
Auto for Sale. $3,500.00
machine for $850.00. 40-horse
power, top, glass fronts lamps,
magnets, gas. . tanks,- A. 1 tires
and in perfect running order.
Demonstration given in Port
DISPLAY
Of all the very latest novelties that the market produces
has always been our aim and this season has been no excep
tion. Y'ou will find in our store all to
Please The
SIX PAIR
GUARANTEED
BIX MONTHS
NO NOUS
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CONTAINS mix 'XvljfvA
Guana Cams 'jM itiul
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EVER WEAR HOSIERY is guar.
anteed against holes, rips and tears for
half a year or a new pail free. Made -to
stand the hardest usage lots of walk- -ing
if a hole comes the guarantee pro
tects you and you get a new pair free.
All sizes finest Egyptian cotton
for men or women in boxes of six pairs,
one size to a box $2.00.
For Sa) hw
We are sole Agen ts
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"Young and Old People!"
Some things ' to amuse and other
things to remember. The newest nov
eties in mechanical toys. The latest
designs of burnt wood sets. Celluloid
and wood novelties, Iron and tin toys,
dolls, and a whole room full of
CHRISTMAS GOODS,
and all at prices to please you.
AND SEE US.
WELCOME.
We
Treat
You
Right
list.
land. The Oregon Co.. 305
Wellsargo.Bldg. Portland, Or.,