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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1908)
in: tOCAL AND PtRS04l 1 ;- ... . , ' : , , : , - , v , " Born, to Mrs. Erva Marvin, - Wednesday, December 16, a son. EmmaB. Crosno spent Thurs day in Albany, visiting, friends " George Foster, who was on the .sick list last week, is now better. John Arrants was in from Beulah on business last Wednes day.' Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper visited relatives in Dallas last week. Mrs. George Hovey, of Wren, spent a few days in CorvaUis last week. Mrs. Thomas Boulden is re covering from a severe attack of neuralgia. Miss Pansy Mauer, a U. of O. student, is a holiday guest at the Horner home. Albert Peck and Walter Babb are new students at the CorvaUis Business College. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hubler have gone to visit their daugh ., ter at Chehalis, Wash. . Freeman Bevens, who had been out on his ranch at Airlie, j-Jias returned home again. Mrs. T. Douglas left Saturday for her home in Portland after a few days visit to friends here, Mrs. D. Huntington sprained her ankle severely a few days ago as the result of an accidental fall. Prof. J. B. Horner and Samuel Hartsock spent Saturday in Al bany attending to business mat ters. .... A. The Artisans had an enjoyable aneeting Thursday evening, at which a delicious box luncheon was serve'd. M. L. Sites, the Alsea saw mill man, was looking after business interests in the city on Friday and Saturday. Tommy Autzen, President of the student body at OAC reveiv ed a pleasant visit from his mother last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Henkle have left for Chehalis, Wash., to spend the holiday season with their son, Arthur, and his family, who live in that city. S. S. Bullis was seventy-two years young last Thursday. His friends, wish him many . more birthday celebrations. 5 " One of the late students en rolled at the CorvaUis Business College is Ernest Avery, of Port land, an old CorvaUis boy. C. H. Farer field manager of the CorvaUis Creamery Co.," re turned Friday evening from a business trip to Lebanon. Ole Paulson, who lives near this city has been enjoying a visit from his brother-in-law, Ole Linn, of North Dakota. Hawkes' cut glass -at A. J Metzger's, watchmaker. 12-15-3t "In Wyoming." a play teein . ins with splendid comedy and 'dramatie situations 'of life in the great West, has been a tremend. ous success wherever produced; the Seattle and Portland papers say it is the best of the season. Hot drink?' and ham sand wiches attha Palace of Sweets 12-8-tf ! Word comes from Gervais that Rev. T. T. Vincent and family, who left here recently, have arrived there and Mr. Vin- 1 cent has started in his new Nollie Reed, the former star ? work, his district comprising, in forward of OAC, is a member of the All-Oregon basketball team that has been organized to tour the Eastern states. The moving picture business of Murphy & Will, at Albany, has been purchased by J. E. Putman, of this city, who will continue the show in that city. Miss Vera Horner came up from -Eugene the last of the week, where she is a student at U. of O., and will spend the holi day season at her home in this city. George Bryant, the son of Joseph Bryant, living two miles north of CorvaUis, is seriously ill with pleuro-pneumonia.'Doc-tors Johnson and Pernot are in attendance. Rev. EL J). Chambers, .who officiated in the services at the j Church of the Good Samapitan, Sunday, paid a touching tribute to the memory of the late Prof. George Coote. '" - There was a well attended meeting of the Farmers' Club held Saturday afternoon at the Palace theatre. Matters of in terest and the question of effect ing a permanent organization were discussed. Mrs. C.Hartley, the wife of Dr. Hartley, the dentist, who has been criticallv ill for several days from peritonitis, is reported by the attendant and consulting physicians to be improving, with every prospect of recovery. Have your spectacles and eye glasses htted by one who knows how, Matthews, the Optician, over First National Bank CaRISTMAS 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 ycu feel perfectly FREE Watches, Clocks, being displayed my desire that 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 Chinaware, LAMPS ETC. A. CHRISTMAS DISPLAY of jewels and precious stones that would dazzle the Shah of Persia we are showing for our Xmas trade. Everything that could be designed for beautiful holiday gifts we have secured, and by choosing early you will avoid the Christmas rush. Our store should be a magnet to those who admire beautiful things, and everyone is welcome. B. L. VAN HOOSEN, Second Street, 3 doors south of Harris' Store, Corvallis, - - Oregon addition to Gervais, Fairfield, Aurora and Yeargenyille. For sale A $75 orean for $50. Good as new Phone Ind 448. 12-1 5-tf Miss Rica Maver. who was taken to Portland last week with the expectation of being operated upon for appendicitis, has so far improved under treatment at the Good Samaritan hospital that it is thought an operation may not become necessary. Miss Mayer is an aunt of Mrs. John Allen. See our line of hand painted and novelty calendars at P. O. Store. ' 12-1 l-4t The joint installation of the newly elected officers of Ells worth Post, G. A. R., , and the Women's Relief Corps will take place Saturday, January 2, to be followed by a grand banquet. The wives of the veterans and husbands of Corp members will be invited guests at this enjoy able event. " . . Umbrellas from $2 to $20 at A. J. Metzger's, jeweler. 12-15-3t A mammouth assortment of Xmas cards, post cards and nov elties at P. O. Store. 12-ll-4t Mrs. Burnett, mother of Telt Burnett, and a former resident of this city, is seriously ill at her, home in Albany, .tier daughter, Mrs. Rhodes, of California, has arrived to be at her bedside. An other daughter, Mrs. Ed Greffoz, formerly of Corvallis, but now living in California, is also ex pected soon. ' u An extra handle with each umbrella at A. J. Metzger's, jew eler. 12-15-3t The largest assortment in the city of Xmas Booklets at best prices. P.O. Sfore. 12-ll-4t A most enjoyable reception was tendered the OAC football men by the student body last Friday evening. An interesting program was given at Waldo Hall whiclr included stirring speeches by President Kerr and Dr. Withycombe, followed by a delightful dance, for which Cole's orchestra furnished the music. Ebony and sterling silver toil et ware at A. J. Metzger's watch maker. ... 12-15-3t The only place to get bargains in watcnes, jewelry, cut glass, etc. is at Matthews, the Optician and Jeweler, over First National Bank. Uncle Sam has let the con tract to O. J. Treese to put up the boxes on the street corners for the reception of mail matter and work is progressing very nicely along this line. In a very short time the job will be completed and step up like a city gentleman and drop your little wad in the box. The lareest and finest line of ladies' and eentlemen's umbrel las- at A. J.. Metzger's, watch maker, lz-io-ot Save from 25 to 50 rer cent on Xmas presents by buying at Matthews, the Optician and Jew eler, over the First National Bank. , The M. E. church, under the popular pastorate of Rev. Leech, is arranging to start tne new year entirely free from debt and with every prospect of success, the congregation, ate meeting held last Wednesday evening, having pledged $1500 of the $2300 indebtedness. Ine small balance is expected to be readily raised. Foe sale Three choice lots, with six-room house and barn, on South Second street. Good business property. Price $4200. Baker e Musgrave, umce j.x Second street, Corvallis Hotel Building. : 12-18-tf mm - 0 3 SENSIBLE SUGGESTIONS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS FOR WOMENzSrS Buckles, Bon Bon Boxes. Bon Bon Spoons, Bonnet - Fins, Book 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. rnn K A C" N Ash Trays, Cloth Brushes, Combs, Cork Screws, rkjR IVI CLIN Caff 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. ZC D TUF DA D V Rattles Bib pins Knives, Forks, Spoons, r J l" I rlL DM D I Bracelets, Rings, Drinking Cups, Pap Spoons, Safety Pins. ALBERT J. METZGER; Watchmaker Occidental Building, Corvallis, Oregon 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, Juot 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. Call and see the Big Line and note the reasonable prices. ' M. M. LONG, Second Street, CorvaUis, Oregon. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Notice is hereby given that the under signed has been appointed by the County Court of 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 Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, or at the' office of J. F. Yates at Corvallis, Benton County, Ore gon, within six (6) months from this, date. 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. NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Notice is hereby given that the under signed constituting the Sewer Committee of the City of Corvallis, ' will receive bids at the office of Police Judge in said City until six o'clock p. m. of Thursday of the 31st day of December, 1908, for the con struction of a lateral sewe'r through Block No. 3 in the County Addition to the City of Corvallis in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file with the Police Judge of the City of Corvallis and the ordinance of said City providing for said sewer construction. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check equal to one fourth () the amount of such bid payable to the order of the Police Judge of said City to secure the City and the property owners against loss or damage on account of failure of such bidder to enter into contract with the city and give bond for the faithful performance thereof as required by the ordinance providing for the construction of said sewer. All bids will be reported to the Common Council of said City at its regular meet ing of January, 1909. ' The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Dated December 17, 1908. Geo. Fuller, j. A. Harper, I. BoDlNB. : Sewer Committee. First pub. Dec. 18, 1908. Last pub. Dec. 29, 1908. Under New Management The Vienna Steam Dyeing And Cleaning Works 109 N. Second Sreet Corvallis, Oregon B. A. POWERS, Prop. Clothing cleaned, pressed and repaired . French dry cleaning a specialty. Work called for and delivered. Lady attend ant and ladies' work donewith care. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 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