The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-06-05

WALLIS Io-oay on business. lie IS one of the
stockholders in the new cutlery factory
which starts up at Eugene next Monday.
W. E. Yates, of this city, is among the,
applicants VIII" passed tile examination in.
the supreme court at Salem for admission to
the bar, to practice in the state of Oregon.
Thos VanScoy has resigned as president
of the Willamette University. It is ex.
pected that he, will travel year and then
appear as chancellor of the Portland Uni.
versity.
Consolidation seems to be the order of
the day. Eugene Bond sold his stationary
and art store to his cousin, E. All Bond, of
the "New Era this week. The two stores
will be consolidated.
Barnum Lodge No. 7, [. o. O. F, elected
the following officers for tile ensuing term
at their last meeting: John Linger, N c.,
A. Q. Sinks, ". g.; B. Bowersox, r. s.;
Jacob Blumberg, Treas.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing term last Monday evening by VAL
ley Lodge No. IL, K. OF P: E. T. Pernot,
c. c.; Geo. E. Fish, V. c.; w. E. Paul,
prelate; Jesse Spencer, N. at A.
w. D. Mesarvey. the tent photographer
who was located in Corvallis few weeks
ago, and Miss Mary Snapp, both of Lebanon,
were married on the evening Of May 2Sth, in
the Pres esbyterian church at Albany,
Geo. Simmons and son. formerly of this
city, but now of Sidney, Washington, have.
been visiting friends and attending busi-
ness matters in this vicinity for the week.
They will return to their home Monday.
The Salem Journal is prodding the para.
sites who do business in Salem and adver.
tise in papers published outside the city.
Such people are no more good to town
than delinquent tax list.-;The Astorian.
The ice cream social given by the ladies
of the Episcopal church at the city hall last
Tuesday evening, was well attended and
was very enjoyable affair. The evening
was spent in social games and dancing.
The Corvallis base ball club, the Bentons,.
are playing game with the Lebal.on club
to-day. The Bentons are doing good work
for all amateur club, and there lis little
doubt but they will return flushed with
victory.
The matter Of appointing night watch
was laid over last Monday evening until the
next meeting of the council The council
will no doubt use great care in selecting a
man for this position and improve the pres.
ent service
Rev. j. H. Hughes and family left
Tor San Jose, California, where
they will make their future home Their
many friends here regret to part with them,
but wish them success in their new field of
ministerial service.
Attention is called to J. d. Clark's new
advertisement in this issue. Mr.. Clark
wishes to inform the public that he is still
in business and will he prepared to furnish
the farmers with agricultural imrlements
this season, at bottom prices.
A. A. Cleveland, grand chancellor of Ore.
gon X. of P, paid an Official visit to Valley
Lodge of this city, Saturday evening. After
the lodge adjourned the members repaired
to the dining parlors of August Schloeman
and partook of bountiful repast and spent
a social evening.
Mr.. Dumphey, representing the Home
Life Insurance Co., of New, York, is in the
city in the interest of biz company. Mr..
Dumphey was in Corvallis five years ago in
with King O'Melley. who. has
since made rich strike in Australia, and
IS we'll known all over Oregon.
The population of Corvallis was increased
oy one last Tuesday evening, but it will
never be voter. because it is seven pound
girl. Nevertheless, its dad H. Pape, Jr.,
) the proudest newspaper man in Oregon.
If you meet him on the streets yor can see
lin smile a block away. The mother and
'hild are getting along nicely.
Last Wednesday County Clerk E. W.,
Wilson issued license, granting Enoch
Arden and Anna Bell the privils sge to wed.
Gnoch is not. the character spoken of by
Cennyson in his poem entitled "Enoch
Arden" but he,. as well as, his prospective
ride are true natives of Shis American CON-
inent. They were married at the Siletz
eservation.
The show window in Stocks dry goods
tore was beautifully decorated on Decora.
ion Day. The background was formed by
mbination of black and white calico,
While in the center was placed Gala lilly
n full bloom and on either side were flowers
# various species. Overhanging all was
ne shield of Ellsworth Post, G. A. X.
The decoration was, very appropriate and
omplimented by many who saw it.
The Seal Rock summer hotel will open
une Both, 1891, and Mr.. j. w. Brassfeld
Informs us that he has made convenient.
since last year--that the cot
ages are all engaged and that many appll-,
ations for board and lodging are already
ecured: He expects many daily visitors
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