The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-08-27

Bert P. Van Cleve was in Corvallis thi
week and was noticed most of the tim
creeping around the streets avoidin,
everybody who bears any resemblance t
Poor Lo. Bert had a little difficulty a
: Newport with an Indian, whom he worst
:, ed, and the next day was forced to tackl
the same fellow and his friend, but tina
night took the train for Corvallis. H
was afraid the red men would not main
tain that parity and wanted to leave tn
country before his stock deprecated.
Mrs. c. H. Pearse said goodbye to he
friends in Corvallis last week, and Thurs
day left for the bay to visit until the dc
parture Of the next steamer, when sh,
will take passage for her new home, Sal
Francico. Her husband is in the em
ploy of large hardware firm in the Bay
City and expects to remain their perma-
nently, consequently it was deemed best
for the family to take up their abode in
that city. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Pearse leave
large circle of friends in Corvallis who
wish them well.
The annual conference of the M. E.
Church, south, convenes one week from
to-day at Dallas. The Corvallis church
will be represented at the meeting by
Rev. P. A. Moses. Rev. Moses has been
in charge of the work here for the past
three years and it is possible that the
conference will appoint him to some new
field of labor. During his residence here
he has worked faithfully in the cause of
Christianity, and has made many friends
who will regret to see him and his esti-
mable family leave Corvallis.
Wilson Scott, of Philomath, last Satur-
day purchased the Albany tannery at re-
ceiver's sale, and will take charge of the
business at once. Speaking of the trans
action the Albany Herald says: "The
property was bid in by Wilson Scott, of
the firm of Felger & Scott, tannerymen
of Philomath. The price was $I, $50. Mr.
Scott has sold his interest in the Philo-
math tannery to Mr.. Felger, and will re-
move to Albany. Mr.. John T. Shea will
be associated with him and together they
will rebuild and improve the Albany tam
merry plant and operate on much larger
basis. Both are experienced tannery-
men. There is good field for tannery
here, and the enterprise will certainly
prove a success"
-o~kf f1nI
cape from instant death while enroute
from Chitwood on the excursion train
last Sunday evening. He had been over
OH the Yaquina river catching crawfish
and was accompanied by his wife. Be-
ing fatigued from the days sport, he fell
asleep and rested in the arms of Morpheus
until Philomath was passed, when his
wife awakened him i'll order to collect
the fish baskets and other luggage. Pass
ing through the train in sort of stupor
he lost his balance when ON the platform
of the baggage car, and fell to the
ground. At the time, the train was rum
ming at 80 miles an hour rate and every
one on board expected to find that the
accident had resulted fatally. He was
picked up in an unconcious condition, !
out was still breathing, and aside from |
severe scalp wound, did not appear to be
severely injured. On reaching Corvallis i
he injured man was taken to his home /
md DR.. Pernot was called, who dressed /
he wounds. Fortunately no bones were
,roken and with proper care he will be
It work as usual in few days.
A number of Corvallis young ladies
ave Bohemian picnic one day last
week, procuring boat they rowed down
he river about two and half miles be-
ow town, ard discovering a secluded
look, which they believed to be beyond
o enjoy themselves III true Bohemian
ashton. A newspaper reporter on pleas
Ire bent, also rowed down the river and
II an evil moment his attention was at
racted by the light from campfire.
Hoping to secure an item the luckless
elbow landed and quietly made his way
oward the light. Suddenly emerging
rom the willow thicket his gaze was riv-
ted upon a somewhat startling living
'icture A few feet in front of him blaz-
d camp fire, while seated and reclin-
ng about it were number of Corvallis
most dignifed young ladies, daintily puff
ng balm-root smoke through their ruby
ps. Several pairs of hose hanging
bout on the bushes told their own story.
he 'scribbler" was unable to repress an I
jaculation of sorrowful surprise Con-
equently was discovered and being out
umbered seven to one, when threatened ,
nth immediate drowning, was forced to
wear by the most bloodcurdling oaths
} never tell. After having given him
ortion of their sumptious lunch, the
oung ladies restored their prisoner
, liberty, they themselves returning to I
,wn by moonlight. >
Recently California family, by the
ame of Post, hearing glowing accounts
f the Alsea valley, packed up their be-
ongings and started with team and
overed wagon for the supposed earthly
aradi Sc. On arriving at their destina..l
on they doubtless expected to find
honey growing on trees, but alas were
oornes1 to disappointment The FARM
rs of Alsea, like those of every genera
ON and cline since Adam and Eve by
oecial request left the garden of Eden,
earn their bread by the sweat of their 6
row." The Californians remained only ,
short time when they started from ,
Ionroe, Mr.. Post sought work in order
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