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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-10-13
THIRTY YEARS AGO.
items OF local interest taken from the columns
of The Press thirty years ago.l
Friday, October 16, 1868.

Friday, October 16, 1868.
The old Universalist church at the
Street, built over fifty years ago, blew
down with crash week ago last Mon
day, during the heavy wind.
The question. "Does wealth exert a
greater influence in society than educa-
tion?' was ably argued by the lyceum at
the M. E. vestry last Monday evening be-
fore good audience, E. o. Dimmick and
David Holmes arguing the affirmative,
and A. Howard and J. D. Bolton the neg
tive. The question was we'll argued on
both sides, number of volunteers taking
part with the regular disputants. Next
Monday evening the question whether the
election franchise ought to be extended
to women will be considered, affirmative
disputants, w. q. Fowler, ]. H. Goodell ;
negative, H. B. Gay, Rufus Leonard.
Discussion will commence at y O'Clock.
BoRN.-At Wellington Moose Meadow,
Oct. 9Th, 1868, son to John Brockbank.
MARRIED.-At Willlmantic, Oct. 8th,
1868, Frank d. Fenton and Emily M.
Swift, both of Mansfield.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-10-13

THE SURE LA GRIPPE CURE.-There is
no use suffering from this dreadful mala-
dy, if you will only get the right remedy.
You are having pain all through your
body, your liver is out of order, have nc
appetite, no life or ambition, have bad
cold, in fact, are completely used up.
Electric Bitters is the only remedy that
will give you prompt and sure relief.
They act directly on your Liver, Stomach
and Kidneys, tone up the whole system
and make you feel like a new being.
They are guaranteed to cure or price re-
funded For sale at E. K. Taft's Drug
Store, only SO cents per bottle. 1
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-10-13

Few men in this country are better or
more favorably known to the drug and
medicine trade than Mr.. E. J. Schall,
buyer in the proprietary medicine depart
ment OF the Meyers Bros Drug Co., ST.
Louis He says: "My boy came home
from school with his hand badly lacerated
and bleeding, and suffering great pain.
| dressed the wound and applied Cham
berlain' Pain Balm freely all pain ceased
and in remarkably short time it healed
without leaving a scar For wounds,
sprains, swellings, and rheumatism,
know of no medicine or prescription equal
to it, | consider it household necessi-
ty." Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs,
and G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-10-13
$3.50, $3.50 and $3.50 each.

Nothing remarkable about
the prices, but just this of the
hats Each one judged by
the prevailing ideas of milli-
merry value is worth 81 to So
more of any woman's money.
And that is what we mean
by the best value here.
Your new hat should come
from this stock.
We have ready a little
brochure showing some of the
newest and most artistic Fall
and Winter styles in Women's
Suits, Jackets, Wraps and
Children's Cloaks. Every
body who sends or asks for it
will receive a copy free.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-10-13
forbes y aleaIIarr's

7Oo~S2 2S2S0SSS@> SSS9GASSs
springfield october, 1898.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-10-13

A special running race between Hydra
and Days Tenny was won by Hydra In
55 and 574.
The 2.32 class was split up, and could
not be finished Friday, owing to dark
ness. Jack, Jr., took the first two heats,
and Winola had two to her credit at twi-
light. The race was postponed until 10
O'Clock Saturday morning, and quite a
crowd gathered to see the finish. Winola
went around like clock work and won the
heat and first money. The summary
9 % Closs p,trua sosn
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-10-13
First CaricatuPe.

Probably the first caricature in manu-
script is to be found in the Egyptian
papyrus in the British museum, where
the lion and unicorn are represented
playing game of drafts
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-10-13

Friday the racing passed off smoothly,
the 2. 25 class and the 232 class being on
the card. The 2.25 class was won in
three straight heats by Glare, owned by
George Fitton of Rockville. There were
eight starters in this race. The sum
mary:
225 CIass-Purse S25n
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1898-10-13
"THE BIG FAIR"

Thousands of People Made Happy by the
Various Attractions of the Annual Fair
of the Stafford Springs Agricultural So
ciety.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
Bob's Baby.

Our old friend Bob Mcfarland
with his estimable wite and fam.
lily celebrated the Fourth in Cor
wallis. After the baby show Bob
wore 7X9 smile and walked with
a peculiar important stride which
betokens self importance. On be
ing asked the occasion of such ex-
hilaration, Bob replied, "My baby
girl, Emma. five and a half months
old, took first prize of SIS at the
baby show" Mr. and Mrs. Nc
Farland have good reason TO feel
proud of this baby, and all the
other children that have come into
their home; they are bright, intel
ligent and well behaved. The
GAZETTE only regrets that all OF
the little ones on exhibition could
not have been awarded prize.
Some enthusiastic citizen threw
in half dollar saying that he
wanted TO contribute his mite In
appreciation of the little child Is
beauty and The wisdom displayed
by the committee in making the
award.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
Death On the Train.

I. F. Caldwell, born in Abbe-
vile district. S. c., July 80, 1924.
When 20 years old he removed to
Baleaville, Miss, where he has
ever since resided. Been an ac-
tive merchant OF prominence
nearly all the 81 years he lived
there. Careful and conservative
in business, he accumulated con :
siderable means, consisting of
land, business blocks in Batesville,
Miss. By his first vile he had
two children. +. E. Caldwell,
who resides four miles east OF
Corvallis i'll Linn county, and one
daughter, Addie Evansfield. re
siding in Arkansas, who with his
wife survive him. AN uncle OF
the wife of w. J. Wilbanks. of
this city.
Five years ago Mr.. Caldwell
pal visit TO his relatives here
for several months and was so
pleased with the country and eli
mate that ever since his return to
his Southern home, he has longed
to return. A few days since he
and his wife started for Oregon.
Mr.. Caldwell being quite feeble
| was taken worse enroute and died
on the train just as it reached
Corvallis. He was buried at
Crystal Lake cemetery July 2,
1898.
His wife was greatly prostrated
and will remain here for awhile
being in the care Of loving friends
who will do all in their power to
alleviate suffering. When suffi
ciently rested she will return TO
her home. The sympathy Of the
entire community goes out to
the stricken wife and children and
relatives.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
School Picnic at Alsea.

The Alsea school picnic arran-
ed by Supt Denaian was the
grandest success of this years pic
mic season. The weather was de-
llghtiul: the people were mirlhiui;
and all nature reached forth her
hand to add enthusiasm to the oc-
casion.
The program began with a large
procession OF all the school child
rem in Alsea Valley. Each school
was given badges of different col
ored ribbon and each child receiv-
ed from our superintendent a
small American flag. The pro.
cesaion was one of the pretticst
sights ever witnessed. and as it
proceeded to the grounds led by
the Dusty band it lent enthusiasm
aEd b,auty to the days festivities.
The literary program was the best
ever rendered in Alsea. The
teachers and pupils deserve much
commendalion ior their un:iring
efforts in arranging such high
grade Of exercises. Prof. j. B.
Horner failed TO make his appear
ance as had been announced. EX
Slp't Holm being present was
ralle,i upon for few eXtempor-
aneous remarks. He responded
in an excellent, entertaining and
highly profitable talk. The music
of the mixed quartette and of the
male quartetie was highly enter
tanning and could not have been
improved on.
During the noon hour all enjov-
ed Cne of the most palatable and
inviting dinners ever prepared bv
the fair hands of Alsea. In the
afternoon Sup'I Denman read a
carefully prepared address which
was replete in patriotism and ed
ucatloual thought.
The ciphering match was won
by Miss Amanda Longbottom and
Jennie Tom, who received as
prizes gold pen and an album
respectively. In the races for the
pupils attending school. Bonnie
Tom won the SO yard race, Robbin
Gilman the 60 yard race. Joseph
Dorsey the 65 yard race, VIM
Steprow the 100 yard race and
VIM. Howell, proprietor Of the
Vincent Hotel of Corvallis, the fat
mans race. The prizes were re
spectively, two pocket knives,
'.Stories of China" "Liie of Abra-
ham Lincoln" and six months sub
scription to any of our county pa
pers. The Dusty band furnished
excellent music and made repu-
taion for itself One of the larg-
est crowds ever assembled in al
sea Went home alter enjoying a
day of pleasure with l5snton's
most generous, entertaining and
hospitable people in Alsea.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
Comfy Court Business,

County court is i'll session this week
with E. Woodward in tke judges ckair
and VIM. Knots commissioner iii place OF
]. Chambers whose time expired the first
of this mosstll.
Several bids were opened by the court
for the building of new bridge across
Marys river north of Wren. All were
rejected.
w. H. MilLollen was awarded the con-
tract TO build bridge across Muddy
near the old Quivey place OH plans and
specifications submitted, for s2e9 SO.
Com. ]. A. Buchanan appointed to look
after and make repairs OIL bridge across
Marys river at Corvallis.
Sheriff Rickard gave bond in the sum
of $40 600; Clerk Walters, $4,000; Re
corder Gellatly-, $1,000; Treas. Buchanan;
$4,000.
Petition of J. H. Gibson asking for
further time to complete the irdcxin g
couEty records, granted.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
- In the Hay Business.

Myer Smith, Roy Custer and
Abe King have all been arrested
by Constable Carver. They are
charged with stealing hay by Geo
Taylor, whose farm is occupied by
Myer Smith as tenant oi Taylor
The examination will take place
before Justice E. r. Bryson, Sat
urday Of this week. w. S. Nc
Fadden defends the trio. This is
Henry and Eds first case and they
no doubt will be setting up the
cigars and soda water as soon a:
the court adjourns alter adjudicat
ing this matter. The whole
trouble has arisen over some mis-
understanding b*tween Taylor
and his renter, Smith. The GA
zETTE does not presume that
any one thinks for moment thai
these men would lay hands on
what they did not verify believe
belonged to them.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at thc
office of w. L. Yates, Corvallis. Oregon,
until ] o'clock p IN. on the 18th day of
July, 1898, and opened Immediately there
after, for all labor and material required, for
the erection and completion of an armery
and gymnasium building, for the state agri
cultural college of Oregon, in accordance
With tn. drawings and specifications, copies
Of which may be had at the said Office of w.
E. Yates at Corvallis, Oregon, such pro-
po.als must be addressed to j. Z. Apperson,
President of the Board, care of W. h.
Yat.s, Corvallis. Oregon. Aad each bidder
must submit with his proposal certified
check in sum equal to 10 per cent. of the
amount Of his proposal, drawn to the order
OF w. E. Yates, secretary of the board of
regents. The board of regents reserves the
mittad in accordance with this notice.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
RunawayS.

Two runaways occurred OH our streets
last evening. The large Gray team of
Lee Wells ran away from George Horn
ing: barn with a load of hay. Coming
down Second street it cellided with an
express wagon, tearing off wheel, and
breaking up the dray to which they were
attached.
Dick Kiger's black racer got an idea
that Dick was not "letting him OUT
sufficiently, took the matter in hand him.
self, and in rounding a corner on Third
and Jefferson streets upset the buggy,
spilling Dick out and dragging him some
distance Some little damage was done
the buggy, and Dick was considerably
shaken up and bruised, but not seriously
injured. Altogether it was very tor
tunate that no one was rendered hers du
combat.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
Mrs. J. R Bryson is visiting friends ia

Mrs. J. R. Bryson is visiting friends III
Portland.
Ed. Wilson is in Portland on legal
business this week.
Nolan & Callahan's great reduction
sale of summer goods now on.
Attorneys w. E. Yates, w S. Hufford
Lincoln county.
Services at the Oak Ridge Presby-
terian Church next Sabbath at p. m.
The Sunday school meets at O'Clock.
All invited to both of these services.
The ladies of the Red Cross society are
preparing to give an entertainment some
time this mo:th to raise funds to provide
hospital ship furnished by the Pacific
coast.
A fire occurred i'll Albany yesterday
morning at 5 O'Clock and was not arrest
ed till the opera house, two groceries and
bakery had been destroyed. The par
ticulars we have not been able to get.
| There will be the usual services at the
PRESBYTERIAN church next Sabbath, and
DIR. Thompson will preach, both morning
and evening. The subject i'll the netn
ing will be, ''Something that cccHrred at
a wedding" In the evening the second
sermon from the text, His sword was
dipped in heavcn.' Sunday school at 10
a. NJ; p. S. e. E. at p. III. very
cordial invitation to all these services.
Hon. Al Scrafford, of Polk county.
Oregon, OH his way to Yaquina bay on
business, called long enough te shake
and leave his order for the GAZETTE.
Mart, as he is faniliarly called by
those who know him, ran for the legisla-
ture on the republican ticket i'll JuRe last
and was counted out by oae vote, will
contest the election and feels sure of win
ming his seat, and the GAZETTE hopes ke
will make the landing all 80 X"
At the Presbyterian parsonage on
Sunday evening, july 3rd. occurred the
marriage of Mr.. Robert R. Hughes and
Miss Clara HanseA, DR.. Thompson Off
ciating. The parties are both residents
of Benton coumty and are among our
most esteemed young people. The best
wishes of many friends are extexded to
them as they start on life's journey to-
ge her. Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes will re-
side near the Oak Ridge Presbyterian
church OH one of the best farms in Ben
ton county.
Rev. P. A. Moses, of the NJ. E. church
South, las returned from his visit with
his wife to their old home in Arkansas.
Mr.. Moses attended the general confer
encc of his church at Baltimore and also
took in Washington while East. He
cones home greatly pleased with his trip
and with enlarged views of the greatness
of the U. S. He is enthusiastic over the
kin lly treatment lae and his wife receiv-
ed and noted with pleasure the loyal sem
tirnents expressed by the people every
where throughout the land. Bro Moses
brought the GAZETTE people bucket of
fine Royal Ann cherries which were ele-
giant specimens, as was attested by the
rapidity in which they disappeared. He
also enr ,Iled himself as member of the
GAZETTE family
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
Free of Charge to Sufferers.

Cut-this out and take it to your druggist
and get sample bottle free of DR.. King IS
New Discovery for Consumption, Conghs
and Colds. They do not asii; you te buy be-
fore trying. This will show you the great
merits of this truly wonderful romec?y, and
chow you what can be accomplished by the
regular siza bottle. This is no experiment,
and would be disastrous to the proprirters,
did they not know that it would invaribly
cure. Many of the be-: physicians are now
using it in their practice with great results,
and are relying on it in most severc eases.
1t is guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Gra-
hana's & Wells drug store. Regular size
so cents and $l.O0.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08

for best decorated wheel. Miles
Philips won the prlze in the sack
race, $3.50 John Swick and Irwin
Smith contested the honor with
him.
When the creased pig was turn
ed loose the crowd was so dense
that the only way of escape for
the pig was to climb up some man
Or bog and jump off. The pig sur
veyed the ground and after calcu
ating the distance that he would
De compelled to leap before touch
! ing terra firma when he could use
his legs in a run for liberty, decid-
ed that not having been trained in
high and long Jumping, the dis
tance was too great and the
chances too meager for success and,
therefore. quietly surrendered 10
the erasping clutch OF S. z. Hunt,
who converted the live porker
into $3.50 genuine coin Of the
realm. John Wright claims the
pi:. and informed the judges hat
he proposed to contest Hunts
right in the supreme court of The
United States if it took five Years
of his salary to pay the expenses.
Miles Philips was The prize taker
OF the wheelbarrow race. Fully
Il dozen lads entered for he boys
foot race. citing off ia fine shape,
entering with all their might INTO
The spirit OF the contest. Bir'
Yates, son OF w. Z. Yat"s, carried
off the prize.
The Kline prize. a fin red.
white and blue sweater, was won
by Harold Woodcock in the BIZ
cycle race.
Gene Woods took the prize in
the 100 yard handicap foot race.
Gee. Woods, Geo. Whiteside> j.,
Tom Lssky, Art Hope, and Free
Oberer tried title with GEN. /, T.
same prize.
Mert Clark won the bicycle
race. L. w. Oren and Os Long
were his opponents. ...
Philo1nath contested with Cor
Wallis in the tug-of-war contest,
the former winning the prize of
$500.
Mark Berthaw carried away the
price in the potato race.
y Wiley Matheny and Vim. New
ton ran a 5o-yard sprint race for
IS. Newton won. -
Two team, from Corvallis and
one from Philomath entered and
contested in the hose race. The
first Corvallis team made the run
and coupling in 81 rs seconds,
but the water forced the hose off
the hydrant. The second Cor
Wallis team made the run and
started the aqueous fluid in
80 As seconds. Philomath made
a fine run, but their man who
was to make connection at the
hydrant got tangled i'll the ropes
and could not make it. The
prize was $50. The successful
team was made up of the follow
ing we'll known members of the
fire department: Roy Raber, n.
Rennie, J. M. Cameron, Eph.
Cameron, F. Oberer, J. N. Nc
Fadden, A. Buchanan, J. L.
Ripley, ]. Howard, S. Wade, A.
w. Bowersox and Virgil Wat
tiers.
There was large bicycle~pa-
rade and fireworks in the even
ing. Corvallis has never had
such fine display of pyrotech-
mics as on this occasion. The
GAZETTE on behalf of its many
readers, desires to thank the
Fourth of July committee for
unselfsh and jealous efforts in
preparing, organizing and bring
ing to such a successful ternina-
tion the interesting and patriotic
observance of eur nations ami
versary. us
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
Bucklen'S Arnica SalVe.

Cuts, Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blaims, Coras, and all Skin Eruptons, and
ro.itively cures Piles, or 10 pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give psrltct satisfaction
CT money refunded. Price 25 cents per l7ex.
For sale by Graham & Wells. druggists.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
Resolution OF Thanks.

At meeting of Ellsworth Post No. Io
last Saturday evening unanimously vot-
ed thanks to our citizens who generously
furnished the money for tie purchase of
fia.,s for use of the Post and especially to
Simpson & Huston, who enabled them to
get same at wholesale price. The boys
purchased two flags with the money; one
floats on the staff on Second street, and a
beautiful parade flag for TIE Post.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08

Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are
sold OH a positive guarantee. Cures
heartburn raising of the food, distress
after eating or any form of dyspepsia.
One little tablet gives immediate relief.
rs cts. and so cts. Graham & Wells.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
To the Public.

Parties wishing to purchase stock in
the Mastodon Mining & Milling COM
pany or having any other business witli
the company are referred to Judge John
Burnett. at his Office in Corvallis, Oregon.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
What DR.. A, E. Salter Saws,

Buffalo, n. Y.-Gents:-From my
personal knowledge, gained in observing
the effect of your Shiloll's Cure in cases
of advanced CONSUMPTION, ain prepared
to say it is the most remark 4 BILE Remedy
tioE. 1t has certainly saved many from
Consum ption Sid bv Graham & Wells
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08

The farmer, mechanic and ths bicycle
rider are liable to unexpected cuts and
bruises. .DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is
the best thing to keep on hand. 1t heals
quickly, and Is well known euro for piles.
Graham & Wells.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08

Karl's Glover Root Tea for Constlpa-
ton, its the best, and after using it if yea
don't say SO return the package and get
your money. Sold by Graham & Wells,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08

Shiloh's Consumption Cure cures
where others fail. It is the leading Cough
Cure, and no horse should ke without it.
Pleasant to take and goes right to tho
spot. Sold by Graham & Wells.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08

1 desire to sell on remarkably easy
terms AID at a great bargain the Kleppin
mill property one mile west of Philo.
nath, better known perhaps as the
"Matzgar' or the "Felger Mill" the
property consisting of tho grist mill,
mill dam, mill race, fumes ETC., and at
least AZ acres of land.
FRANK c. BAKER,
Hamilton Building, Portland, Or.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08

Cure that Cough with Shiloh's Cure.
The best Cough Cure. Relieves Group
promptly. One million bottles sold last
year. 40 doses for rs cts. Sold by Ora
ham & Wells.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08

Thousands OF :ufferers from grippe have
been restored to health by One Minata
Cough Cure 1t quickly cures, coughs,
colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe, asth-
ma, and all throat and lung diseases Gra-
ham 6 Wells.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08

1t is a great leap from the old fashioned
doses of blHe-,Eass and nauseous physics tt
the pleasant little pills kna,wa as De eWitt'
Little Early Ris.rs. They. cure constipa
ton, sick headache and biliousness. Gra-
ham s. Wells
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
Letter List.

Following is the list Of letters remain.
ing in the Corvallis pestofhce, unclaimed
July 2, 1898:
Mrs Charley Banten John Gerhard
Casper Harrison Sammy Heumarr
A. Miller c. E. Mcdonald
John Rose Mrs. May Saylor
F. Folnra Bort Wilson
Ed Williams J. Royal Wright.
B. w. JOHNSON, p. M.
Bargains Ill mems fine shoes at Nolan
e Cu11oba1,,c
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08

Highest cash price paid for wool at S
L. Kline's. Wool sacks, fleece twine
and sheaR shears for sale.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-07-08
Notice of Final Settlement.
In the matter ef th: estate

of
E. G. Wyatt, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that I, W. T.
Wyatt. rs administrator Of the estate OF
E. c. Wyatt, deceased, have filed my final
account as such administrator with the Clerk
of the County Court Of Benton County,
State of Oregon, and the said Coart has
fixed Saturday, the 9th day of August, 1898,
at tkc hour of o'clock in the forenoon as
the time. and the county courts room in the
court house in Corvallis, Oregon, as the
place for hearing any and all objections to
the said final account, and for settlement
thereof.
Dated July :th, 1898.
w. T. WYATT,
Administrator of the Estate OF +. G. Wyatt,
Deceased.