The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-09-25


their annual fair at their hall a few miles
south of Corvallis on Thursday, October lst.
They expect to have big time and extend
an invitation to all who may desire to be
present.
The Grismer- Davis Co is booked to ap-
pear at Jobs Theatre in celebrated play
''Burglar," on the Sth of October. This
company needs no recommendation to the
people of Corvallis. An excellent entertain
ment is assured.
F..M. johnson brought his family out
from the seaside last Saturday after sum-
mer's sojourn. They have been unfortu-
nate in not enjoying the best Of health. but
none the less experienced pleasant outing
through the warm spell.
w. J. Henderson of Lake county, isvisit-
ing old time friends in this city. He is a
guest of his brother Sam Henderson. This
is his first visit to Corvallis in sixteen years,
and our little city has made many improve
ment during that time.
August Schloeman went over to the Alsea
the last of the week to stay awhile for the
benefit of his health. August has been
kept pretty close at his work for many
months. and he will need the refreshing
elements of country life for several days
Hon. John M. Osburn was robbed at the
state fair last week of a five-dollar gold
piece The robber, however, did not COM
pensate himself much for his efforts, as the
money was counterfeit, and came into Mr..
Osburn's hands by some oversight
1t won't do for boys under eighteen to
meander the streets of Corvallis, after the
hour of nine o'clock p. m. The city council
has wisely legislated on this matter, and
the boy " no refnses to give credence to the
warning of the fire bell is liable to arrest
and fine.
Bush Wilson got in from the Bay last
week. He has been busy at work building
a road on his seaside premises during the
past two months, and succeeded admirably.
The outdoor exercise has done Bush much
good physically and he says he never felt
better in years.
Henry Pape and family left for Jackson
vile last Tuesday, where they go for the
purpose of taking their sick baby in hopes
that change may prove beneficial. The
sympathy of this community will go with
them, and we trust that the suffering little
one will be speedily relieved.
E. w. Fisher is a rustler when he gets
fiat down to business. Every body has
good word for him at present on account OF
the paved sidewalk in front of his brick
building on Main street. This helps the
looks of the town, and would indicate
maneuvers to outsiders.
Mr.. E. Miner, who was reported to
have taken his old post at the Southern
Pacific depot, has not moved into the city
yet, as was announced. Typhoid fever has
been affecting his family, two of his
daughters being very low with the dreadful
disease at the same time. He will remove
here on their recovery, however
We understand that Prof. E. Elton
Blanchard of the public schools, will give
private instructions in elocution to limit
ed number of students who may wish the
drill from the public schools or elsewhere.
Prof Blanchard has had special training
with the eminent John W. Rusk, of Cleve-
land, Ohio, and will use his system. For
further information inquire at his residence.
Work on the government jetty is pro-
crossing rapidly at the Bay, and there is
about $50, 900 left to carry on the work to
the next appropriation. A hard rock has
been encountered on the north side, but it
is hoped they will soon pass the reef and
find soft rock again. In few days they
will be depositing rock on the south Jetty,
as the hoisting works are nearly ready for
business.
The gentle rain during the first of the
week put on wintry wetness, and came
down in considerable quantities at inter
vals 1t will not be a ''prophetable" season
for the weather spectators, if the present
conditions continue to hold out, but that
will not interfere with our prospective
profitable productions the coming year.
We might remark that winter is heaving
Jonah in the lap of fall.
H. J. Korthauer and his sister Mrs.
Berchtold were most happily surprised
few days since by the arrival of their uncle
and aunt Mr.. and Mrs Henry Klrchoff
from Chicago, Ill. They intend to visit
here until about October 18th, when they
will continue their journey to points of IN
terest in California, returning home by
way of Salt Lake City, Denver, etc. They
are well pleased with Oregon.
Services at the Presbyterian church at IL
a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Preaching by Dr.
Thompson. Morning subject, "Two
Words. Evening subject, scripture les
son from the ''Dog and the Lion" Sabbath
school at 10 a. IN. Bible class for young
and old. There will also be young peo.
oles' meeting at 6:l5 p. m, at the church,
10 continue 45 minutes hearty welcome