The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-06-18

ne'er 'gainst mine will again be laid,
those faces full of whiskers." Poor Fred
dy took the Kelley cure, but Jack, with
much more sense, her happy consent did
ensure, by patronizing Spencer's.
c. H. Glenn, who was connected with
the carriage factory for some time, while
the concern was under the management
of Trustee Brace, now has position with
the Oregon Pine Lumber Co., being To-
Gated at Colorado Springs; Colo, where
he is the company's resident agent.
There will be no service at the Presby-
terian church next Sabbath morning, on
account of the baccalaureate services at
the college. Rev. E. P. Hill, D. D., who
breaches the baccalaureate sermon will
speak at the Presbyterian church in the
evening at7:45. All are invited to hear
this able and eloquent speaker. Extra
seats will be provided for the occasion.
F. P. Sheasgreen, with force of men,
is engaged this week in repairing the res
idedce property on the lot adjoining the
opera house. When completed, the
building will present a decidedly I'M
proved appearance. Mr.. Sheasgreen has
secured a 3-year lease of the property
and upon the completion of the present
improvements will occupy the building
as his family residence.
D. B. Kenworthy is preparing to open
lunch counter and eating parlors at
Corvallis, the county seat of Benton. This
will be quite an addition to the business
section of that city-the "heart of the
valley. Statesman. Mr.. Kenworthy
comes from Salem, town in Marion
county, few miles south of Woodburn.
The other principal business house of
Salem failed last winter.
John Aiken and Miss Eunice Alexan-
der took the train for Albany yesterday
morning, and before they started Mr. All
ken took the precaution to, secure Ii
cense to wed from County Clerk Jones.
Lincoln Leader. Miss Alexlnder is
niece of Judge Hufford, and has many
friends in Corvalli who will wish her a
happy and prosperous journey through
life.
Children's Day exercises at the Bap-
fist tabernacle, last Sunday evening, were
listened to by very appreciative and
good congregation, who gave nice lit
tie contribution for the publication soci-
ETY., for which thanks are returned to all.
There will be Sunday school at 10 o clock
as usual, next Sabbath, but no preaching
till 7:3o, after young peoples meeting at
$40 All are sincerely invited.
The school board of Dist No. has let
a contract for the painting of the school
building to T. H Barnhart Two coats
are to be given the building, and the con-
tract calls for lighter shade than the
present color. The material for the work
is to be furnished by Allen & Woodward
and the total estimated cost of the job is
a trif1e over three hundred dollars. S.
N. Wilkins will have supervision of the
work.
Two Corvallis women with presence of
mind which they did not lose at the crit
ica1 moment, saved residence from de-
struction by fire yesterday noon. The
residence in question was occupied by
w. w. Westfall and is located in th south
western part of town. 1t caught from
burning flue, and was extinguished by
Mrs. Westfall and Mrs. Ed Zeis, not,
however, until considerable furniture
was destroyed.
]. P. Taylor, G.. w. Ross and J. A.
Bloomfield were each holders of lucky
numbers in the Examiner drawing which
occurred June 1st. The prize Mr.. Taylor
drew was bamboo fishing rod, with fine,
| flies, reel and leader. While the other
| two gentlemen each secured $6 pair of
shoes. Mrs. Jane Harris was also prize
winner in the same drawing, and last
week secured by express an 1890 model,
| Winchester rifle.
| Mrs F. A Helm has steadily risen in
| favor in the grand lodge of the Eastern
Star, until she has reached the highest
position within the gift of the Oregon
jurisdiction, that of grand matron. Dur
ing the past two years Mrs. Helm has
held the position of grand secretary,
which she filled with credit, and her re.
cent promotion is fattering compliment
to her for the faithfulness of her past
services Mrs. Minnie E. Lee was elected
grand marshal, and Mrs. G. M. Strange
formerly of this city, was chosen grand
| treasurer.
T. NJ Hamilton, commander of Ellis
worth post, returned home Saturday nigh
from attendance upon the G.. A. R. en-
campment at Independence. He say.
the encampment was one of the most sue
cessful in the history of the department
of Oregon. Over one hundred delegates
were present, besides several hundred
visitors. Mr.. Hamilton says the people
of Independence did everything possible
for the accommodation and pleasure 0