The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1892-02-26

The only town on the west side
which is included in the trotting cir.
cult is Independence. Racing will be-
gin there Sept. 10TH continuing for
ono week.
Guy Powers and wife left this city
Tuesday for Newport, where they will
make their future home. The best
wishes ofa large circle of friends go
with them.
If you contemplate building this
summer call on A. F. Peterson, con-
tractor and builder. He will prepare
the plans and guarantee the best of
work at reasonable prices.
Among some of those WHO are build
ing new residences in this city are J. F.
Fuller, J. A. Foos, Mr.. Horton and
Mrs. Turney. Each are building cot
tages ranging in prices from $500 up.
An entertainment will be given on
the evening of Friday, March 4th by
the Monmouth Athletic club. 1t is
composed Of students of the Normal
school and the performance is said to
be good.
Mr Welker who purchased two lots
of DR.. Farra last week near the court
house has let the contract for the
building of fine residence upon the
property. Work was commenced the
first of this week.
WANTED.-A college student de-
sires employment of any kind in the
mornings and evenings before and
after school hours. Anyone having
such work will confer a favor by leav-
ing word at this office.
Edwin Barbour, the great character
comedian, in his own plays, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the
opera house. Do not fail to see him
and the beautiful child actress Little
Grace Beebe. Popular prices.
The college building at Sodavlle Is
to be "a by 60 feet, tw o stories high,
besides basement, and will cost about
$4,000. 1t is to be completed by
June lst. The college is being built
by Professors G. S. and G. w. Barzee.
The cash value Hi the policy of the
Mass. Mutual makes it collateral loan
at any bank or with the company, at
e per cent, after two payments. Com
pare with other companies and you
will find no cash value, and liability
to loose all you pay in, in case Of mis-
fortune.
Monday evening, ga Legal Docu-
ment;" Tuesday evening, "Shadows of
the Homestead;" Wednesday evening,
"She, the Queen of Kor," at the opera
house. Popular prices, 25, 35 and
SO cents. Tickets now on sale at 7.
Graham's.
On petition from Mrs. Susan
Berry o. this city Judge w. S. Hufford
issued an order of commitment to the
state reform school last Tuesday, for
Charley Berry aged l3 years and John
Berry aged IS years. The boys were
taken to Salem Wednesday.
There will be regular monthly
meeting OF the session of the Presby-
terians next Sabbath afternoon at 3
o'clock i'll the church. A cordial invi-
t.tion and welcome are extended to
those who desire to unite with the
church either by letter or profession.
No one can foretell the future.
Every one wants life insurance. Is it
not better to insure where you are
absolutely safe against loss, than to
run the risk of entire loss2 The Mas
saclusetts Loan gives you the greatest
protection. Hunt it up. Write to
H. G. Cotton, 33 Stark, St. Portland.
Mrs Minnie NJ. Arnold has been ap-
pointed Administrative OF the estate of
the late B. L. Arnold and guardian of
Ernest Arnold, a minor, by County
Judge Hufford. The judge has also
Mrs. Fannie Purdy admins
tratrix of the estate of Andrew Purdy,
deceased.
Mr.. Ed. Wheeler, banker of AL
bany, New York, arrived in this city
this week, accompanied by friend
from Vineland, New Jersey. Mr..
Wheeler and his friend are here to see
and lea,n what they can of our coun-
try with view of possibly making the
Willamette valley their future home.
It is regret that we learn that DR..
]. B. Wells has disposed of his dental
business in this city, which was done
in conseouence o. :lle i'll health of Mrs
Wells. The doctor. however, will re-
main in the city for sometime yet and
will continue to do business as usual
until the purchaser arrives from the
east.
Now that the holidays are over and
matters are settling into their accustom-
ed channels, it will he we'll to remember
that when you want anything i'll the
line of watches, jewelry, silverware and
plated ware, the best place to look for it
is at Ed. Greffoz's store where there is
a fine and complete assortment of
everything of that kind at prices that
defy competition.
All who desire information concern
ing the entire collegiate convention that
met at Salem last week, and the work
that is being done by the Y. M. G. A.
are invited to attend the service of the
Christian church Sunday evening.
The most important facts and features
of the convention will be treated by
different delegates. A cordial invita-