or
lOCAi ASb PEfiSONUr
F. B. Smith visited friends m
Lany Sunday. '''
D. Hughes, of Beulah, wis
fcpping in the city Friday. - ?
Valter Kline was an over.
nday visitor at Portland and
ie home Tuesday. - x
Miss Bertha Beck, living near
bany, will spend Christmas at
M. Bauer home.
Mrs. Phillip Gearheart will
nd Christmas with her hus-
ld's people at Astoria.
Reorge Wood and wife, living
th of Philomath, spent Tues-,
shopping in Corvalhs. . -. .
Irs. Albright came over from j
mny bunday to attend the
eral of Mrs. Phillip Phue.
H. Herron and wife, of the
h Bend country, were looking
r business in town Friday.
fiss Edith Casteel, a student
DAC, has gone to her home
Yaquina to spend the holi
s. laud Thorpe, an OAC stu-
t, left for his home at Hood
er Tuesday to spend the hol-
r season.
orman R. Burtner, of OAC,
Wednesday for Walla Walla,
sh., to spend his vacation in
t city with friends.
iss Aenes Campbell, a srsA-
e of the Oregon State Nornial
ThTnewly elected 'officers "of Hawkes rcut "glass: at aT'J.
the OAC Commercial Club TeMetzgSTjr&hfyhJfc&2
tiffl&XE Kerr;fclsi-; prof x R.Cofdl Vas beeJ
'5f- T f J ill a Portland business visitor this
Edna Watkins; Treasurer, Ina t . r - - 8
True; Sergeant-at-Arms, P. H. , . ' s r-4- ?
Gale. " : ' A meeting of the Conference
" Wrestling is ' now, the fad at" Gorges will be held .in Seattle
nun a"-fcht--'-Y,r.rtM-? t.K. 'Tuesday, December 29." It is ex-
ooL '08. is takin? a snecial
rse of study in art work at
esdames A. Hunter and J.
McCarty and Miss Maud
per arrived Sunday evening
ha Portland on a brief visit to
nds in this city. '
r. and Mrs. Harley Hall and
e daughter are spending the
istmas holidays with the
ner s parents, Mr. , and Mrs
IT. Hall, at Buena Vista.
card from b. JN.: wilKins at
nroej Li&. informs us that he
enjoying tne Palmy atmos-
pre and genial hospitality of
sunny south.' His health is
proving every day.
he December number of The
Liner, the omciai publication
he Oregon State Normal at
nmouth, is one of the best
has been issued from that
titution for a long time.
phe school election at the
rt house on Tuesday to in-
ase the levy to l mills was
Jried which will givejthe school
rd ample funds to keep the
ool up to its present high
iding.
n the guessing contest as to
number of handkerchiefs in
balloon in the Henkle & Da
show window three little
9vtied on 110 and in the final
s Georgia Brown was first.
j boys tied on the foot-
. and Mark
Jkoff.
instructor, is busy every Saturr
day in the athletic department
giving pointers to the students
who are interested in this par?
ticular exercise. .
The new Agronomy building,
which has been accepted by the
Board of Regents of OAC, will be
occupied by the Departments of
Agronomy, Horticulture, Do
mestic Art, Latin, English and
School of Commerce.
Mrs. Charles Shenefield, of
Independence, came up Tuesday
to spend the holiday season with
father and mother Allen. . Ghas,
will slip in about the time ', the
feast is ready and leave a shin
ing mark at the festive board.
Mrs. J. R. Horning, sister-in-
law of E. B. Horning came m
; from Medford yesterday and will
i feast on turkey at the Horning
home on Christmas day. - Mr,
Horning is at Portland and is
expected to arrive in time for
the feast. . ..
Cooper won the
C. L. Andrews, of Eagle, Alas
ka, is spending the holidav sea
son at the Walter Wiles home
north of town. Mr. Andrews is
a brother of Mrs. Wiles and is
U. S. Collector of Customs at
Eagle. He is a very pleasant
gentleman. ,
OAC will enter a team of five
men in the cross country run
with U. of O. on Washington's
birthday. - The race will be over
a five mile course and the total
points scored by individual con
testants will determine who shall
be awarded first place.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mclntyre
have arrived from their home in
Alberta, Canada, to spend the
Christmas holidays with the.lat
ter's mother, Mrs. Sarah Cauth
orn. Both are old OAC students
and Mrs. Mclntyre as Miss
Frankie Cauthorn was formerly
well known in Corvallis circles.
We hear some complaint in
regard to petty thieving around
town during the past few days.
The scenes of activity seem to
be confined to Third street, and
woodpiles, rolls of butter, bed
clothing etc. seem to be the
drawing cards. A loaded stick
on the woodpile might prove an
effective remedy and rid the
town of undesirable citizens.
Itmaynot be generally known,
but OAC is the only college in
this country that furnishes free
instruction in wrestling to its
student body. During the latter
part of January there will be
match bouts on the mat between
OAC and U. of I., TJ. of O. and
W. S. C, in which Prof. O'Con
nell's pupils are expected to
carry the Orange to victory
against all comers.'
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
Jewelry, Cut Glass, Silverware, etc.
at E. W. S. Pratt's Jewelry Store,
you feel perfectly
of Watches, Clocks,
now being displayed
It is my desire that
FREE
to call and examine the newest, nobbiest, and most care
fully selected stock of Jewelry ever displayed, in Benton
if ounty. . A $50 Diamond Ring given away absolutely FREE.
I 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 Crocker Glassware, Cut
Glass, Haviland and China ware,
; ' LAMPS ETC.
pected VthatscnB-am-endmentsi
will be made to the constitution m
and a more definitTf6n"striietieB"tJ
put upon others not ' now clear.
of interpretation. " One amend
ment, to be offered, by the Ul of
W., will be for the creation of .
board of referees to decide upon
the eligibility, of players - in all
lines of athletics. , : "
Hot drinks and ham sand
wiches at tha Palace of Sweets.
- 12-8-tf
. For sale A $75 organ for
$50. Good as new. Phone Ind.
448. , 12-15-tf
Charles Horning, son of L. F.
Horning, who was "connected
with the Gazette many years ago
was selected as one of the deba
ting team in the tryout at the
high school at Grangeville, Ida
ho. The paper speaks of his
splendid delivery, perfect ease
before an" audience and happy
faculty of oratorical power. It
is highly probable he will make
a record at OAC next year.
Umbrellas from $2 to $20 at
A. J. Metzger's, jeweler. 12-15-3t
See our line of hand painted
and novelty calendars at P. O.
Store. 12-ll-4t
Seventeen contestants were
entered in the tryout for debate
which took place last Saturday
evening in OAC Auditorium, the
subject being: Resolved, "That
the Svstem. of Municipal Gov
ernment by Commission should
be instituted in the cities of the
Northwest of over 20,000 inhabi
tants.' -OAC will .be represented
this year 'in debate by Cale,
Clark, Darling, Jefferson, I. E.
Kerr and Wilson.
A mammouth assortment . of
Xmas cards, post cards and nov
elties at P. O. Store. 12-ll-4t
An extra handle with each
umbrella at A. J. Metzger's, jew
eler. 12-15-31
E. J. Dunn brought in twenty
turkeys during the past week to
A. Dawson and received a
check: for $45.90 in. ; payment
therefor. He had one gobbler
less than one year old that tipped
the scales at 29 pounds. His
flock consists of the finest spec
imens of bronze importations
and. he has demonstrated that it
pays to raise choice birds as well
i s good stock. . Our farmer
riends are beginning to realize
what it., means in : a, financial
sense to raise poultry. : r
The largest assortment in. the
city of Xmas Booklets at best
prices. P. O. Sfore. , . 12-ll-4t
Ebony and sterling silver toil
et ware at A7 "5. Metzger's watch
maker. ; 12-15-3t
A very large per cent of the
college students left on Friday
and Saturday to spend the holi
day season with the folks at
home. They, represent nearly
every county in the state and it
is exceedingly interesting to look
upon their . bright and happy
faces in anticipation of the hap
py .home greeting. With col
es e colors waving in the breezes
they bade goodbye thus leaving
the citizens of Corvallis to medi
tate upon what a blessing the
OAC has been to us.
The only place to get bargains
in watcnes, jewelry, .cut glass,
etcl is at Matthews, the Optician
and Jeweler, over First-National
Bank." J
The largest and finest line of
ladies' and gentlemen's umbrel-
as at A. J. Metzger s, watch
maker. 12-15-3t
Have your, spectacles and eye
glasses fitted by, one who knows
how, - Matthews, the Optician,
over First National Bank.
Save from 25 to 50t per cent on
Xmas "presents by buying at
Matthews, the Optician and Jew
eler, over - the First . National
Bank.
For saxe Three choice lots,
with six-room house and barn,
on South Second street. Good
business property. Price $4200.
Baer & Musgrave, Office 111
Second street, Corvallis Hotel
Building. X2-18-tf
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 Rtr: and that, fcnn.
. of the best quality. We fill every order .with care and make
prompt delivery-,' while our prices are always satisfactory.
Canned srJabJeDelicacieuncheon Dainties and all
the appetizing foods needed to prep'are a good meal. k " '
Our Specialties: - "Independence Creamery But
ter, Folger's Crystal Coffee hone better.
D. D. BERMAN
Corner Second and' Monroe, Cor
vallis. Phone No. 104.
Patronize
The Paint and Paper Store
3 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.
Second Street, Near. Palace v Theater :
V. E. WAITERS
The Benton County.
Real Estate Agent
., 1. Corvallis, Oregbn ' -
" ' f If you have anything to buy,! sell, or exchange, see us. No padded
prices. As to our responsibility, and methods, ol doing business, we refer -you
to the business men of Corvallis. T Some splendid bargains send for
list. : ' . . - ... .r-..-. ::
1
f
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 y should be a magnet to
those, who admire beautiful
thingsand everyone is welcome.
B. L. VAN HOOSEN, '
Second Street; 3 doors south of
Harris' Store,
Corvallis,
Oregon
REDUCED HOLIDAY RATES
OverS. P.
Co. Lines
E. R. R.
and
For the holidays the S. P. Co.
will make a round trip rate of
one , and one third fare to all
points on S. P. lines. The C. &
It. II. make a rate of one fare
for the round,-trip. Sale date.s
ax? Dec. 23rd, 24th, 25th, Dec.
31st and-January IsJ.- Final re
turn limit, January,. 4th, 1909.
'.The O. R. & N. will make the
same rate and. same sale dates
as the S. P. Ticket office open'
after 3 p. m. for purchase of tick
ete for use the next day.
K. L. JuiNyiLLE, Agent. .
. ; Corvallis, Oregon.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS. , '
Notice is hereby jriven that the under
signed has been appointed by the County
Court of Benton countv, 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 Countv. Ore
gon, within six (6) months from this
ate. . ,.-. .u. . ,.
Dated December 7th, 1908.
W.G.LANE,
- Administrator of the Estate of Floyd
Lane, deceased.
Date of first Publication, Dec. 7th, 1008.
Date of last Publication, Jan.' 5th, 1909
MM
SENSIBLE SUGGESTIONS :
FOR HOLIDAV PRESENTS
FORAAllM P"M Atomizers, Buckles,' Bon Bon Boxes,
r Ul VV J IVI dl M Bon Sooons 1 Bonnet Pins. Book fk
Bon
Pins, Book Marks,
, Bracelets, Brooches, Chatalains, Cloth Brushes, Cologne Bottles Clocks,:
Cut Glass, Combs, Cuff Button's,' 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 Trays,
'Umbrellas, Velvet Brushes '"Veil Pins,; Watches.' -
pTfP ftflM Ash Trays, Cloth Brushes, Combs, Cork Screws,
rUn. I VI CI M Onff Buttons, Flasks, Hair and Hat Brushes, Hat
. Marks" Ink .Stands, Fountain . Pens, Key Chains and Rings,- Lockets
- . 1 t t TKllZl. T I- r 1 .. t r ' ' - 7 1 .
juaica suxcs, in iiiLiiiy iru&ucs,' jxiinura, racier .uttera, rencus, , ren .
Trays, Knives, Scarf Pins,:Shaving Brushes and Cups," Souvenir; Trays .
X 01 jet Articles, watcnes, (nains, oeais, i-ODs ana ixciets.
'!- pp3 T V F D A RY Rattles, Bib Pins, Knives, Forks, Spoons,
.irUrVj-il n t. PrL-? I Bracelets, Rings, Drinking Cups, Pap
Spoons, Safety Pins, . " y
NOTICE TO BIDDERS.
Notice is hereby eiveii that the under
signed constituting the Sewer Committee '
of the City rof 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 sewer through Block
No. in the County Addition to the City;
of Corvallis in accordance with the plana
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 (jiO 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, 1 909. ,1
The neht is reserved to reject any ana
all bids.
' Dated December 17, 1908.
Geo. Fuiasr,
J. A. Harper,
V I. BoDlNB.
Sewer Committee.
First pub. Dec. 18, 1908.
Last pub. Dec. 99, 1908.
Under New Management
The Vienna Steam Dyeing
And Cleaning Works
109 N. Second Sreet, Corvajlis, 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 done' with care. ALL
WORK GUARANTEED.
"ALBERT J. METZGER,' Watchmaker
' . Occidental Building, Corvallis, Oregon
Say Folks ! Do You Know
e i That Now is an; Exceptionally Good Time to -
HAVE YOUR HOf.lES IVIRED ?
We are making a specialty of concealed work. Our price
is reasonable and our " work carries a guarantee."" "
ZIMMERMAN & BRADLEY,
r 341 South Second Street, Corvallis.
Phones Store No. 132, Residence No. 258-2,
Just What You Want
FOR CHRISTMAS ' i
AN EDISON PHONO GRAPH-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, Corvallis, Oregon.
Now
is the
to visit
time
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 PACIFIC CO.
Will be glad to supply some
very attractive literature, de
scribing in detail themany 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 ca- erfnt'otn
and ticket, call on telegraph or writ
: R. C. LINVTLLE, agent, J
Corvaixis, Oregon,
or
WlL McMURRAY, GEN. PASS. AGT.
Portland, Oregon. . ,