The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1873-04-19

Books generally used in the schools are
as follows: Spoilers, Sapders',; Readers,
Wilson'S; Geography, Montetth's,; Arith-
metics. TKonf f1soae'S; Grammars, Clarke s
and Qudckenbos', Penmanship. SpenceTfdna.
Districts Nos. IL, .16, 81 and 80 failed to
report to this Office, according to law; and
consequently receive no benefit of the
School Fund for this year and 1 will state,
for the information of all whom it may
concern, that the law is quite plain, re-
| quiring one quarter of school taught in
each District Except newly organized). to
entitle the same to school funds. The SUI
| perintenGent has no discretionary power
in the matter A. r. BROWN,
SHpt. Of Schools, for Benton County
The Concert.
We learn that the concert given by the
Corvallis Dramatic Society, assisted by the
Glee Club, last Thursday evening, was a
pleasant affair. Miss Clara. Watt, of Cor
Wallis College, read ssked Jacket in a
very artistic manner. Prof. johnson re-
cited those master pieces, ''Shamus
O'Brien" and ssParhasius,'' with great
credit. Mr.. Baldwin's pantomimes were
executed with taste, and highly apprecia-
ted by the audience. Mr. Rayburn read a
very pleasing poem, by John G. SAKE.
The singing by the Glee Club was excel
lent. Altogether the entertainment was
a success. The amount realized for the
benefit of fire bell was about $40.
JUSTICES CoURT.-The following busi-
ness has been transacted in Justice Hol-
gates Court since our last issue:
II. Z. Harris VS.. Jas. M. Monroe; civil
action to recover money Judgment for
plaintiff for S17 and costs.
Jas. ,Inbrie VS.. A. r. Mcconnell civil
action to recover money; judgment for
plaintiff for $64 81 and costs.
N: P. Briggs vs.. A. r. Mcconnell;
civil action to recover money; judgment
for plaintiff for $25 and costs.
FROM MoNRoE.-H Sweet William,'' of
Monroe. put in an appearance last Mons
day. He says there is nothing important
from Long Thomas, except that John B,
Ferguson's ''douple- geared, back-action,
revolving, self-cocking, patent-triggered,
stand-from- under, woe-be unto -you-oltl-
snags, stump extractor is doing rushing
business in those parts
Mass MEETING.-The citizens Of Portland
held an Immense mass meeting. last Mon
day, and passed resolutions of sorrow and
coincidence for the death of Gen. Candy
and Rev. Themas, and expressing indig-
nation at the peace policy of the Admin
istration
MALICIOUS PRosEcUT1oN A gentleman
from Monroe informs us that the suit
against Geo. Landerking, for selling liquor
to minor is an unjust prosecution, as the
minor had an order from his father. Mr..
L. is reported as quiet, law-abiding
citizen.
The PICTURE GAII.ERY.-Henry nohse
has thoroughly refitted the Photograph |
Gallery. New paper, new tables, new
carpets, and a luXuriant sofa are among
the present attractions. His parlors now
an oriental palace. Give him
a call.
HOME AeAIN.-Our genial friend, T. G..
1Iulkey, returned last Wednesday from an
extended trip to California and Utah. He
looks as Chester6eldian as ever, and says
he found no place, in his peregrinations,
that he liked better than Corvallis.
t' OREGON AS IT Is" = We have JUST
received a copy of this excellent work on
the resources and prospects of Oregon, by
twenty-five years We will notice the
book more fully next week.
SADDLERY AND HARNEss.-H. P. Harris
opened out in his new stand last Monday.
Two expert workmen are kept busy en-
arging the already fine stock OF saddles,
harness, whips, etc. Read his ADVERTISE
ment, in another column
SERIOUSLY ILI"-For the past three weeks
Hon. A. J. Thayer has been confined to
lis room, with typhoid fever. DR.. Lee,
he attending physician, informs us that at
late hour last night he was little better.
SENsTBLE.-Leo Fox informs us that,
wing to the crowded state of the stages
'ut south now, lady passengers are COM
,elled to remove their india-rubber air
,ustles.
CATHOLIC SERVICES = Services at the
Catholic Church on Sunday next, at the &
lsual hour, 1880. Vespers will commence
t 7:30 p. m. Lecture at 8 p. m.
PoTTERY.-Henry Warrior has just re- {
eiyed fine assortment of crooks, flower $
'ots, jars, stovejoints, ETC., from the
suena Vista Pottery.
GEN. CANBY's Several of our c
itize1s went down fo Portlapd 7as+ I I
thursday, TO attend the funeral obsequies ]
f Gen. Candy.
The Grover brought up large number +
+ passengers and good freights on her two G
rirls this week = e