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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1885-02-26
THE TEST /:

Place a can top down on a hot stove rrtil
heated then remove the cover and SMELL cNei;i-
ist will not be required to detect the presence oil
Ammonia.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
The Bounteous Rain.

For the past two weeks in has been driz'
cling rain nearly third of the time, and al
though it did considerable good yet the
moisture fell in such small quantities that
it has been more of an aggravation to the
thirsty soil than anything else. While 9th
er parts of the valley have been blessed
with capious showers, our farmers have con
stantly complained of its beng too dry te
plow. On last Monday evening, however,
it began raining and steady shower was
kept up nearly all night and on Tuesday
morning it ''just pour down." The gound
is now thoroughly soaked and Benton coun'
ty has the assurance of first class crop oi
all kinds of cereals.
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Take Notice.

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constitute square.
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No business locals inserted for less than % cents
Marriage notices free Death notices free-f ac-
eempaned bv extended remarks, cents per line will
be charged. Resolutions Of coincidence, cents per
line Card of thanks, 10 cents per line.
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s with any information of local interest.
No noticecan be taken of anonymous comm unica
tlons whatever is intended for pubicat'oI
must be authenticated by the name and address OF
the writer not necessary for publication, but as
guarantee Of good faith.
We dc not hold ourselves responsible for auy views
or opinions expressed in the communications OF ou
correspondents.
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sons receiving taking papers from the postoince
even when addressed to them-become responsible
or the subscription price.
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ended for this paper should be handed in as carly
Wednesday morning, to insure their publication
cribers not receiving their paper regularly vii
csrfer favor by giving notice of the same at TIL
Office.
Subscribers will bear in mind that the Subscription
price is invariably So co. when not paid in advance
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
Annual Statement.

From the annual statement made to the
City Council at its last meeting, by Mayor
Jacobs.we CLEAN the following facts:
There have been collected from all sourc-
es SIS, $40. 64 during the past year, and there
has been drawn on the treasurer Sc, 1896. 10,
making deficit of S455. 81. This, together
with the Indebtedness of last year, makes
the total indebtedness of the city $342l. 81.
The expense of maintaining order, such as
making arrests, fees of officers, ETC., has
been large drain on the funds. However
this was caused by the building OF K. Il. In
our midst and the natural disorders follow
ing all such improvements. Great credit IS
due our marshal and the extra officers who
have been appointed, for the manner in
which they have maintained order. He
calls special attention of the council to the
sidewalks of our city, and now that the Of
fee of marshal is salarisd, he should devote
q great portion of his time seeing that they
are kept in proper condition. Our alleys
should be thoroughly cleaned, as the health
Of our city depends greatly on this. The
volunteer fire department should have the
most liberal consideration and cisterns
should be kept in good repair. He recon-
mends the establishment of uniform system
of drainage, also that sidewalks on eul
principal streets should be eight feet wide
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
Farm for Sale.

A farm consisting of 4S0 acres of land,
suited for farming and stock raising, and
situated in Lane county, Oregon, together
with stock, such as horses, cattle, consisting
of No | mich COWS, one. two and three
year olds, small band of fine graded sheep,
and hogs; also farming implements, all that
are necessary on the place, in good repair,
seed and feed, all of which will be sold at a
bargain. The quality of the soil is excel
lent; adapted to all kinds of cereals, hops.
fruits and vegetab es, and with plenty of
out range for stock. For further informa-
tior and price and terms of sale, inquire at
the GAZETTE Office
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
Died From Drinking.

A very sad death occurred in our city last
Saturday from drinking in which our citl-
zens showed very little ,humanitarianism.
An old gentleman by the name of William
FL. Allen, who has seen the frosts of over
sixty winters, has lived i'll our city for some
time past, his avocation being that of a
boot black. He was addicted to drink and
the few short 'sbits" he would earn with his
brush soon found their way to the sa-
loon keepers till. He had no relatives III
the city and his frienls were nearly as scarce
as his kinsfolk. On last Saturday morning
he drank too much, and was carried to the
engine house in terrible condition. In the
evening he was taken with spasms and about
o'clock the old veteran passed over the
bridge that spans time and eternity. He
was buried on Sunday, by less than half
dozen who volunteered few moments to
| pay the ssast sad rites" No tears were
shed at his grave, nor no soft hands spread
flowers on his coffin; no christians were
there to offer a prayer and no sorrowing
! friends left the grave with a heavy heart
he was only booth black. Rest in peace.
. The boot blacks gone to rest
| And those who know him best
| Don't seem to care.
He was TIE .ted like beast,
Not respected in the least;
Is it fair =?
With his blacking and his spit
He would polish for ''bit'
To get drink;
But now his trouble over
..e will polish here no more
But we think
To him respect IS due
Though his virtures may be few
While living here
Not christians prayer to'save
Was offered at his grave,
Oh how queer.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
From a Member of the Coffee Club.

EDS. GAZETTE:-In the last issue Of the
Leader, we find ''Query" signed by one
ssFireman," in which he censures all the
Temperance workers of the city. Now as l
am a charter member of the Coffee Club, l
know that the accusation is unjust to at
least few workers, and l would like to in
form that ssFireman" something to the
formation of this club. Prior to its organ
ization, the w. c. I. u, although new
organization with very small membership,
felt the need of such club to.look after the
welfare of the firemen. and after discussing
the matter over at several of their weekly
meetings, knowing well that they would be
wholly unable by themselves to carry on
this work as it ought to be, and feeling very
sure that the many strong, active. energetic
young ladies, of our city. not directly con
nected with the temperance work, would,
if once Interested in the work, carry it On
in a very able manner, and that they were
not mistaken is proven beyond question by
the good work that has been done. Arri7-
| ing at this conclusion, the Union lailes
asked all the ladies of the city to meet them
at the Evangelical church to organize. Three
good and brave hearted young ladies res
pondei to the call. Not feeling satisfied to
organize with so few, a committee was ap-
pointed to make another call and to see If
the freman's hall could be had for our meet
ing. At the next meeting, on May 2Sth,
lust nine ladies came, five who were MEM
bers of the w. c. T. o., four who were not.
We organized and the good work began.
At the s'big fire." wnen all Corvallis
seemed for while, doomed, not only did
the members of the club come out on duty,
but ladies of both the w. C. T.. U. and the
l. o. G. T. all gave helping hand. dis
tinctly remember seeing one lady of the
Union, just leaving Cor home at ten minutes
of two i'll the morning, having worked faith.
fully from the starting of the fire until that
hour.
At the last regular meeting of the club,
two of the firemen came and with an appro
pirate speech presented the clab with the
handsome gift OF twenty dollar Our Prssi
dent appointed committee of three te
draw up stable resolutions of thanks to the
tremen and to see that the same be insert
ed in our local papers; this committee was
composed of one lady of the l. o. e. T., one
from the Y. :. G. 7. u. and one member
, OF both W. C. r. U. and 1. 0. G. I. Sc
you see my good fireman that there are {
few temperance workers that care for you1
welfare, and I can assure you that there arr
? members of the w. c. T. U. who are phys
ical,y unable to minister tc your comfort a
: the fires, who never the less have just a
earnest desire to see you cared for, as d'
: those who are better able to do the activ'
e hard work. I think the trouble of tn
8 ssEireman" who wrote the ''Query, is, tina
, he has no eyes for but one Or two fair face
and they so entirely satisfy him and tax
up his whole attention that he quite over
looks the more Insignificant unattractiv
ones. L. H. A.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
A Pleasant Surprise.

On last Wednesday, evening number oi
friends of Leo. Stock gathered at the home
of Miss Jessie Taylor, from whence they
proceeded to the Stock mansion, deter
mined to give Leo grand surprise. The
occasion was his 2lst birthday, and those
who had known Leo for years in his boy
hood, wished to congratulate him on having
arrived at that age at which the laws Of ou1
country permit him to be man and manage
his own affairs. The evening was enjoyably
spent in dancing, singing and card playing
at at late hour the gathering adjourned
wishing Leo long life and prosperity.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
Sudden Death.
PH1LoMATH, May, l9,

PHILoMATH, May, l9, 1850.
MIR. T. W. Belt was found dead in his
bed last night about ten o'clock He had
been indisposed and had taken dose OF
medicine some time previous to this, and
was said to be sleeping souudly at o'clock,
but when his wife went into the room about
ten he was dead and cold, or nearly so.
What is the cause of his sudden death is not
known. He leaves wife and five children
tn mourn his loss. His relatives and friends
have been otified of his death and are hour
erly expected here. lie will be taken to
Salem for burial, where his people are bur,
led. Thus one after another fades
OBSERVER.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
ADMINISTRATORS N0TICE.

In the County Court of the state Of Oregon for the
county Of Benton.
In the matter OF the estate Of
John Stewart, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersig ed Mary
Stewart and F. NJ. johnson have been dull. appoint
ed administrators of the estate Of John Stewart de-
ceased by the County Court of the State of Oregen
for the county of Beuton sitting for the transaction
Of Probate business.
All persons having claims against said estate will
present them with them properly verified within six
months from the date of this notice to such ad-
ministrators, at the Office of F NJ johnson at Cor
wallis Oregon
MARY STEWART and F. NJ. JOHNSON,
Administrator of the estate of John
Dated at Corvallis Or, April 18th 1885
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
LIST or LETTERS.

Remaining unclaimed in the Postofice ,at
Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, Friday
May 22nd 1885. Persons calling for same
will please say stadver5 r5ised," giving date oi
advertisement:
Compton Hattie Davis M IL
Mamilton Mrs r Holgate D D
Hurst G. Hanson P
King Al. Mathay John
Neil Daniel Orvil Jas
RowleY Pursilla Stannis Emma
Wilson Susie Woodbridge ] G -
N. R. BARBER, P. M.
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New This w eek.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

In the County Court of the state of Oregon for the
County of Benton. In the matter Of the esta,- Of
Elizabeth Coyle, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, W.
j. Kelly, has been duly appointed administrator OF
the estate of Elizabeth Corle deceased by the county
court of the State OF Oregon for tha county OF Ben
ton sitting for the trans action of probate business
All per having claims agans5 said estate viii pie
sent them with the proper vouchers within six months
from, the dat of this notice to snch admins
traitor, at my residence at Monroe, Benton County,
Oregon. W. ). hEi1LY-
Administrator OF the estate of Elizabeth CoyIe
deceased. 22-5w.
Dated May 22d 1855.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon

Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon.
May Il, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice OF his intention to make final
proof in support OF his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the County Judge Of County
Clerk of Benton county, at Corvallis. Oregon, on
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1885,
viz: Matthew Kelly, Homestead Entry No. 4437, for
the W. Of S. E. IA and E. 12 of S. W. IA of Sec.
80, T. 10, S. r. Z, w. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation Of, said land. viz Joseph Wood. Joseph
Skaegs, Morgan r. Savage and Royal skaggs, all OF
Summit, Benton county, Oregon.
L. T. BARN, Register
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
N0TicE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Oregon City, Oregon

LaIlu OIIce at Ore5UH OIVy, O1o6of,
April q 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the followins-named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make hna
proof in support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the County Clerk, OF Bent"
county, at Corvallis, Oregon, on Monday, June Sth
1885, viz: James Franklin, homestead entry NO
$40 for the N of S f. Il and S. IL of N. E. Ia
Sec. 80, 7. IL, S. B. 6 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon and cultivation OF, said land
viz: David King, of Corvallis, Frank Spencer, lcha-
bod Henke and William Speucer, ef Philon,ath, all
Benton county Oregon.
22-175w T. BARN, Register.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22

Men and boys shoes and boots at cost
at Whitney's closing out sale.
Corsets, Kid gloves and parasols, at cost
at Whitney's closing out sale.
The Garland stove still lead, call and see
them at Woodcock & Baldwin's.
A Good Spring Tooth Buckeye Broadcast
Seeder for sale cheap at Woodcock & Bald
wins.
A Young man who desires to learn the
printing business can find an opportunity
at this Office by applying soon.
Boys clothing at cost at Whitneys closing
out sale.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
Fresh. oysters, all styles, at Bain,s,

Fresh, oysters, all styles, at Bain's.
Yaquina oysters, fresh from the beds, at
Bain's.
Nobby Hats at cost at Whitney's closing
out sale.
All goods at cost at Whitney's closing
out sale.
Mems furnishing goods at cost at Whit
ney's closing out sale.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
Trisd andsTrue.

My house burned from spark fighting
on tine roof on April 26th. 1t was insured
in the State Insurance Company, of Salem,
Oregon The loss has been already settled
by its secretary, in a prompt, fair and hon.
orable manner, and I to-day received from
their agent Mr.. II. J. Buford, the full
amount of my claim viz: $60l.50.
20-4 Signed, VIM. GIRD.
Corvallis, Oregon, May 10, 1855.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22

Attention farmers; all who will need
Binding Wire for the Mccormack or Marsh
wire binders for season of 1885. are request
ed to give us their order by May lst, as nc
more wire is bought than is actually order
ed. WooDcocK BALDWIN.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
Closing out Sale.

The closing out sale at G. Fl. Whitney's
is attracting many buyers who are attracted
by the very low prices--actual cost for
goods. This is genuine closing out sale
and as the stock is well selected one and
first-class, the people should not fail to i'm
prove the opportunity.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
Brick. Brick.

Nv new kiln is burned and hauling will
commence the first of next week. Parties
having orders in will please come forward,
nav for their brick and take them away, as
will hold none in this kiln, as 1 must have
the site for sitting the new brick on.
Mas. L. A. DENNTck.
Corvallis, May 90 1885.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
ones.
MARRIED.

RUSSELL Eugene City,
Wednesday May 10th, 1885, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, MIR. -
Russell and Miss Louisa Gray. Rev. DIR.
Gary officiating.
Mr.. Russell was formerly of the firm OF
Russell & Carr, contractors and builders OF
this city, and has taken unto himself life
companion in the person of Miss Gray,
daughter of Mr.. J. c. Gray, ex-county
treasurer of Lane county. The GAZETTE
extends congratulations.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22

The best family remedy is undoubtedly
Plumbers Oregon Blood Purifier. Harmless
it accomplishes relief where many other
medicines failed to do so. It may be safely
given to the infant as well as the adult.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22

BINGHAM this city, Friday May l6,
1885, to the wife of George Bingham, a
daughter,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22

CRAWFORD.-In this city, Sunday, May
18th 1885, to the wife of w. c. Craw-
ford, IL lb. boy.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22
SOCIETIES

R. A. NJ.
Fet Suson Chapter, No; 5, R. A NJ, meets 1hurs
~~' w C. CRAWFORD, H
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BORN.

IRVINE.-In this city. Wednesday May
2Oth, 1885, to the wife of D. B. Irvine, a
daughter; weight 10 lbs. Mother and
child doing well; father likely to recover.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22

Churchill is the office manager OF the Gazette
Publishing House and local editor of this paper and
ali alters entrusted to him will receive prompt
care and attention.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22

ez All communications to the GAZETTE, either on
bsiness or for publication, to insure prompt atten-
tion should be addressed TO the G GAZETTE PUBLISH
ING HOUSE.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1885-05-22

Memorial Day, May 80, 1885.
M Nolan is Moore
E Rosenthal L Sorbin
Hamilton Job & Co. Jacob Weber
A Hodes & Co. Waggoner & Buford
P M Zierolf & 20. IS L Kline
Greffoz Avery & Irvine
T Graham Woodcock & Baldwin
w Crawford F Harris
Senders Will Bros.
w Hanson r Graham
III Cameron Henkle & Davis
Henkle & Bell G Fl Whitney
Mrs Kelly A Cauthorn & Son
Kelsay & Holgate w s Gardner
M Applewhite Belknap Bros & K
R Scott Creighton & Quivey
G Hodes j B Scraford & Bro
G w Smith WI Huffman
Jesse Spencer R Bryson
s A Hemphill Chas Albrecht
w Porter o Nelson
Stark & Siler Jacobs & Neugass
J Blumberg Thomas Whitehorn
D G Rose & Bro N Briggs
S L Henderson Allen & Woodward
David Osburn Thompson & Irvine
Weber A Knight
Mrs Mason J w Rayburn
Mrs Merrill & Alexander.
For choice hams, can of lard, or groceries,
60 to S. L. Kline's.
Fresh candy and taffy daily at Bain's.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-05-23
PACIFIC COAST TFEMS.


There is green corn in the San Diego
| market
Reno has $50 children between the ares
| OF and 18 years and $50 under y years
The Tacoma (W.T.) Chamber of Com
.merce has contracted for a new $4,000
building.
The Los Angles Board Of Trade is on
deayorine To seSIlrp more r,a1,,faat,,,;ns f.,
that city
Cattle are being Skinned eaxtxar., from,
washington Territory nj the rate Of . rain
load a day.
The new CITY Hall At Los Angeles will
be ready for oceupatjon .June 1Sf I. c1st
over $40 600 Wv
pr;so,,o,.., o,, ol,,o D., ,...-+. H.. -
adobe walls Of thn AIb!,iInero,I, ioii ,s;fL =
broom handle .
NJ, ,,.-...
no ou.c5oiis Uisu'Ct A,to4lluy o. rs
l lilerelo "a: county. rev Is reported $500
~ - -,-1 - 49,,
;ie: oil'''t'9 III piilIon oollIlo5" are com
y .! eAQlpltaht lFelgh' charges over
''ie "aii"'iiaii "c1lic'
The tin mine recently discovered in An
telope Tailey' New Is pronounced by cE-
Pei's ~ p3 me 'r''e metal
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Of
Washington Territory has elected George
D. Hill, of Seattle, Grand Master.
During April 100 emigrants passed
through st. Paul, MINI, on Tie Northern
Pacific for points west of Spokane Falls.
All freight and passenger trains have
been discontinued on the OREGON Pacific
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-05-23

those Of Haggin and Carr, where thou
san.tts OF improved strains Of cattle sheep
Fad hogs are kept. They have also two
thousand brood mares for the raising Of fine
draught and road horses, and
mules. Several thousand acres of
alfalfa mainly support all this
stock, being used both tor pasturage and
for hay Irrigation is as essential for the
raising of fine stock in large numbers sue
'cessfully as for orchards and vineyards and
farms. The natural grasses of the plain in
an average year would support one head Of
stock to every five to eight acres, depending
on the locality. Alfalfa will furnish suf-
ficicnt feed for two head of stock to the
acre; and on small places, where the fields
and stock receive proper attention, one
acre will keep three or four head Of mixed
stock: c., different kinds and ages. The
transformation of these vast barren areas
into well-cultivated and productive fields
has been accomplished almost solely by the
artificial application of water to the soil.
1t has made the roses blossom in the desert
but dry up the canals and bitches, and the
roses will witber and their stalks decay, and
the future Of the great valley will become
the past VIkyERO
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-05-23

came here" he explained to the Po-
lice Judge the other morning, to hang
out sign Of am blind, but had scarcely
got off the train when 1 found two chaps
working the racket Too much blindness
arouscs public suspicion"
" " as that the only opening?'
No sir. / started out to tie up my
head and arm and work the Help this
poor man who was hurt in railroad acct
dent, but the two best corners in the town
were occupied. One fellow had been
crushed by sew-iog and the other had
been terribly burned while rescuing a
baby
Pity the poor fire sufferersH sighed his
Honor
About the only thing left" continued
the man, " was to be born deaf and dumb. ,
bat while | was getting q placsrd printed
by + grocer's clerk the owner of the store
came in and said he had just seen two such
chaps walked to the station. Then it was
either so to work or come here and be seRt
up"
" And you couldn't work p
Well, | was wearing placard reading
This man would work for IS cents per day
but for his poor health, when the officer
collared me. Guess you'll have to make
all opening for me somewhere"
His honor gave him g placard reading ::
This unfortunate person has been Gle
waited for two months. ~ Detroit Free
Press.