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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
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! 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
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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.
All the News All the .
Time in the
CorvaUis Gazette !