The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-03-02
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
The News of the Week as
Found by Our Reporter.

and get new one in exchange.
Former price gents cork sole calf shoes
$3.75, now $500 at J. H. HARRIS
j. J. Flett, foreman of the GAZETTE of.
flee, is spending few days in Portland.
| Hoods pills do not weaken, but aid di-
gestion and tone the stomach. Try them.
We have reduced the price on dress
goods. Call and see us. J. H. HARRIS.
A sister of Mrs. John Lenger, Mrs. Phil
| lips of Salem, is visiting the formers family
in this city.
During this week the closing out sale of
dry goods, clothing and ladies' cloaks will
| continue at Kline's.
c. H. Fargo & Co. box tip school shoes
are the best on earth for the money. Try
them. J. H. HARRIS.
Roy Raber is again in Portland, where he
will entertain eastern capitalists interested
in the purchase of his machine.
Vogle can fit your eyes with beautiful
pair of lenses and choice of frames from
rs cents to $3.50. Try them.
By a letter from A. w. Rose, dated at
San Francisco, February 10Th, it is learned
| that his health is not improving
Thoroughbred Berkshire pigs for sale at
agricultural college farm. Inquire of H.
T. French, college, for particulars.
Dog tax should have been paid yesterday.
If you have dog ON which taxes have not
been paid, look out for the chief of police.
Mrs. J. Mason left for Portland Tuesday
to attend the millinery openings and study
the spring styles. She will return tomor-
row.
Sol M. Stock leaves today for San Fran
cisco, via Portland. He will combine busi-
ness with pleasure and will be absent a
couple of weeks.
Col Robt. johnson, Handsome Bob, of
No. IA, is contemplating matrimony. He
has number of applications left over from
leap year.-Portland Pythias.
1t is better to be young June-bug than
an old bird of Paradise and better than all
is to be shaved at Nelson Brothers tonsorial
emporium. 'nhead Wilson's Calendar.
Leo Gerhard spent several days in Albany
last week, adjusting matters pertaining to
the estate of his uncle, of which he is the
Monday.
Two large front rooms, suitable for light
housekeeping, for rent, either furnished or
unfurnished. For terms, enquire of Mrs.
J. A. Knight.
Nick Baesen has been heard from. Geo.
E. Fish, of Albany, having recently received
letter from him at Spokane. Later-Mr.
B. arrived in Corvallis Wednesday in
blooming health
Tried and true is he verdict of people
who take Hoods Sarsaparilla. The good
effects of this medicine are soon felt in
nerve strength restored. appetite created
and health given.
Ed. Warren, the bass drummer of Nc.
Minnville, "blew the stufin" out of the old
drum at band rehearsal on Tuesday even
ing. His visits to Corvallis always bring
pleasure to his friends.
Albany has decided upon the erection of a
be $40, 900. The matter was decided by a
popular vote, 237 being favorable and "a op-
posed to the proposition.
Judge E. E. Wilson returned from Port.
land on Tuesday, where he had been in at.
tendance on the football game. While in
the city the judge enjoyed the social pleas
ures afforded by that city.
A simple test for the purity of coffee is to
put a teaspoonful into a tumbler of cold
| water and let it stand for a while. Pure
a. IT oo1o To
water, while adulterated coffee soon gives it
an amber color, gradually changing to deep
brown.
At meeting of the Marine band held
Tuesday night committee consisting of
| Prof. Rosebrook, w. I. Lee and Geo: Paul
were appointed to investigate the ma er Of
| incorporating that organization with instruc.
| tions to report on the advisability OF such a
plan at their next meeting.
The poet-wit, Col. Will L. Vischer, deliv-
cred most entertaining lecture to rather
small, but very appreciative audience last
evening. His power as a mimic is of the
highest order, and he is an actor of splendid
ability. 1t is doubtful if Corvallis au.
dience was ever entertained by more able
humorous lecturer.
The treat offered the people of this city
last Friday evening in the way of the mid
| winter fair entertainment is one which the
patrons of the Corvallis opera house may
appreciate. The entertainment was of first
class order and shows the ability of the en-
ergetic management of that most popular
amusement resort.
On Monday the steamer Homer arrived at
Yaquina from San Francisco, laden with a
large cargo of freight for valley points.
This steamer is thoroughly adapted to the
requirements of this service both as fas.
senger and freight transport, and Receiver
Clark is to be congratulated up>4
such valuable vessel. A -
were entertained .aS
Mrs Burnett on Satur
most enjoyable time was inddl
corn was the title of the social. q = Is
was added other delicacies, ample justice
having been done the xuhn1e The urifer