The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1897-06-18
LOCAL lf.APPENI lis.


Have you seen the Hartfo :, bicyc.e'
For hop bailels 60 the FranSii, Ma
chine Company.
A Corvallis team will compete in the
hose races at Albany On the 4th OF July.
Miss Clara Irvine, of McMinnviile, is
visiting i'll Corvallis, thu gaest Of Miss
Clara Fisher.
Henry Stuart has severed his connect
ion with the Times Office. lie intends
locating in California i'll the fall.
Special services at the Presbyterian
church next Sabbath evening. No ser
vice in the morning. y welcome to all.
Mrs. Capt. German, of San Francisco,
accompanied by her son, arrived Monday
on visit to her sister. Mrs.E H. Taylor.
Senator Tolbert Carter was IN town
Monday. Senator Carter is enjoying
splendid health and is cheerful and
happy.
Rev.W. c. Kantner will occupy the
pulpit at the. congregational church next
Sunday evening. A cordial welcome Is
extended to all. -.
This week Adolph Peterson began the
erection of six-roonr cottage for Mrs.
Ann Smith, on her farm a few miles
south of Corvallis.
Every shower at this time is laGen
with prosperity, and the sound of every
rain drop brings hope and faith back in
to the farmers heart.
When your mower, binder, thresher,
engine or other farm machinery breaks
or gets out of order, take it to the Frank
lin. Machine & Foundry Company, Cor
Wallis.
Henry Stuart is temporary widow.
Mrs. Stuart is visiting her parents in Dal
las, and from there will go to Woodland.
California, where she will permanently
reside.
Prof H. T. French and D. A. Osburn
are in Portland this week representing
Corvallis Lodge A. F. & A. NJ. No. IA, at
the grand lodge, which convened We'd
nesday.
Boyd Canady, of Philomath, who, dur
ing the war, was member of the fa-
NOUS Pennsylvania '.Buck Tair' regi-
ment made Corvallis a business vi:it
Tuesday.
Captain Davis and wife, of the Saliva
ton Army, held their last services in
Corvallis Sunday evening aud left Mon-
day for headquarters. Arthur Hill was
sworn IN as soldier Sunday.
In Justice Carlile's court tomorrow will
be tried the case of Mrs. Maddux rs.
Fred oberer. The matter involved is a
bill alleged to be due on the part of the
plaintiff and denied by the defendant.
Jesse Spencer moved his tonserial
equipment into the new building next to
Case & Bowers barber shop yesterday,
and he will be pleased to meet all his old
friends and patrons in his new quarters.
w. A. Wells returned from San Fran
cisco Monday, having been absent
couple of weeks undergoing medical
treatment for throat trouble. He is now
improving and hopes for a permanent
cure.
The o. A. {. track end field athletes
were entertained at the ladies hall Satur
day evening. Previously, appropriate
exercises, in celebration of the fie Id day
Iege chapel.
The Hook & Ladder boys pleasantly
entertained few gentlemen friends Sat.
urday evening. Music and cards we're
the chief an1usements. Refreshments
were served and smoking supplies were
In abundance.
Agricultural implements repaired at
the Franklin Machine shops.
Mr.. John Schwarz, representing the
SHappy Home Clothing Company, of
Chicago, was in town this week to sell
Nolan & Callahan their fall and winter
stock of this justly celebrated line of
merchandise.
Miss Ida Wright returned home Tues
day after an extend visit among relatives
in California, accompanied by her
brother-in-law, c. A. Stevens, who for
several years was salesman in the store
of Simpson, Huston & Co.
June IS. 1896. wheat in Portland was
So to 81 cents. Wool was s to cents,
and hops 2 to 5 cents. June I6, this
year, wheat was Is cents, wool 10 to II
cents, and hops 7 cents. There is en- |
couragement in this comparison.
Misses Lillian and Olive Hamilton took
part in drama given at Independer ce
last night at the G. A. R. encampment.
The drama represents an actual was incl
dent, where CeH. Oompson captured Dr.
]. R. N Bell. Both gentlemen were in
the cast.
Mr.. and Mrs, ]. Fred Yates returned
Wednesday from their extended eastern
trip. Mr.. Yates was specially recognized
while attending the General Presbyterian
Assembly, being appointed one of two
tellers, aud afterward chosen as 1st assis-
tant secretary.
Lieut. Dentler brought two companies
of o. A. c. cadets dewn on Main street
Monday, and put them through the var
ious evolutions. The boys show evidence
of careful and intelligent training, and
are willing to drill against any company
of national guards in the state.