davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-20

Manager Fisher has been very busy ID
preparing his report for one of the most
financially successful football seasons
that has ever been known at Wisconsin
university. The gross receipts have been
unprecedented and it will take the ath-
letic association out Of a debt which has
been hanging for over four years. The
association pays off $4,000 debts and has
a handsome balance in the treasury.
Manager Long OF the Western Athletic
club of San Francisco has matched ice
Kennedy and Russell, the heavyweight
boxers, for a twentyround bout Decem
Der u.
Both Elkes, the professional middle
distance champion, and Ross, who aspires
to the top place in the amateur ranks, in
tend to visit Europe next season.
Battery A and Co. F will play match
game Of basketball this evening at the
Broadway armory. The game will begin
at $50 o'clock
Dick Burge, the famous English cham
pon, is coming to America. He wants to
try conclusions with some of our local
welterweights. and the first one with
whom he will be matched will be the
winner of the fight between kid Nc
Partland and Eddie Connolly.
Jim Robinson has been engaged to
coach the Yale basketball team and will
accompany it on it's Western trip. This
move on the part of Yale is wise one,
for the element of physical condition is
an important one in basketball
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-20
SUCH CONTRACTS NOT VOID.
Churches Can Enforce Collection OF
SubscriDtious Made on Sunday.

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. ia special to the
Chronicle from Des Moines, Ia, says:
The Supreme court held today that a
church subscription made on Sunday is
collectible. E. NJ. Donald of Fort Madi-
son, defendant in case brought by the
First Methodist Episcopal church, APP
pealed from similar decision by the Lee
county district court. Donald set up a
defense that the obligation having been
entered into on Sunday was illegal and
that there was no consideration. Both
claims are over-ruled
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-20
Mrs. spence Wins Case.

Portage, Wis, Dec. 14.--[Speciai.] J.
Judge Siebecker yesterday found for the
plaintiff, Mrs. Laura Spence, in a mort
gage case brought from Dodge county
William Pieper will have to pay $340C
to Mrs. Spence to satisfy mortgage
which obligation he supposed had long
since been discharged. He at one time
paid the money to Rambusch, who failed
to tnrn it over to Mrs. Spence. The
court held that Rambusch was not the
agent for the plaintiff.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-20
Ratified by Peru.

Washington, D. G., Dec. 15.-United
States Minister Dudley at Lima has ca
bled the state department confirming the
report of the ratification by the Peruvian
o con; I'D With rhe Peruvian pover1re m
by Mr.. Dudley. The treaty now requires
the approval of the United States SEN
ate.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-20
OUTAGAMIE MAIL ROUTE.
Will be Started the First of the
Year.

Appleton, Wis, Dec. 14.-[Special.] J.
The Outagamie county rural delivery
route is likely to be one of the first Sc
lected in the state, inasmuch as the route
as now laid out is one that will result in
the dropping Of four fourth-class offices.
rural delivery department officer has
ed that the route will likely be formal
ly started in operation by the first Of the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-20
VARSITY STUDENT WEEDS.
David Tyse1I of Madison Marrics Miss
Ellie Cot of Penn bine.

Marinette. Wis, Dec. 14.-[Special. J.
David Tysell, an employe of the labor
commissioners department at Madison,
and student at the State university,
is Miss Fife Cot, daughter Of lumber
lObber at Pembine.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-20

Every man is the architect Of his own
charac ter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-12-20

Winner Of Souls.-The successful
winner Of souls is wise in the saying of
God and the divine promises, and he
will use the SAME as means to lead to
the embodiment Of truth. Difficulties
must be overcome and special effort
employed to win to Christ.--Rev. Geo.
Adams, Methodist Brooklyn, n Y.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
More About Blanchard.

Last week we published an article from
the Salem Statesman relating to the mys-
terious disappearance of G. H. Blanch-
ard, that paper claiming that Blanchard
came from Corvallis, We stated that the
unfortunate man was not resident of
this city. This was true. Investigation
has brought out the following facts re-
garding him: He is a nephew of Mrs.
Everett, who resides in Linn county, just
east of Corvallis. He came to Oregon
from the East, early last spring and Sc
cured farm near Nashville. Here he
made his home with occasional visits to
Corvallis, and the home of his aunt.
He was known as a man of thrifty
habits and pleasant disposition, whose
worst fault was love for drink. Some
weeks ago, while in this city he got on
spree and was placed in the city Jail.
When he became sober he seemed much
ashamed of his actions while drunk, and
wishing to avoid his relatives. went to
Salem, walking the entire distance. The
sequel has already been published.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
The City's Business.

At regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil last Monday evening five councilmen
were present. Very little business was
transacted, the NEST noticeable feature
being the absence of ordinances pertaining
to bicycles.
The mayors veto of the ordinance per-
mitting drays and delivery wagons to
run without license was sustained by a
vote of three to two.
The chief of police was instructed to
serve netice on 100 property owners more,
or less, to build and repair sidewalks in
accordance with section 4 of an ordi-
nance passed September IL, 1899.
In the matter of settlement of the dis
pute over taxes due the city from Benton
county, the police judge was ordered to
draw the county warrant for $500, sell it,
and deposit the funds with the city treas
urer.
Bills were allowed on the general fund
amounting to $461.25 and $34 80 on the
street fund.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
THAT PIECE OF ROAD.

The county road south of town, about
which SO much has been said and so lit
tie done, is at last being systematically
improved. Much prating about the mat
ter in the papers accomplished some
thing, but it remained for the business
men to have actual operations com.
menced.
At its September meeting the county
court offered to appropriate an amount
equal to the aggregate of all sums con-
tributed by private citizens for the better
ment of this road. F. l.. Miller drew up
and circulated petition among business
men asking for contributions to the fund
with the result that over $400 was sub
scribed. A paper is being circulated
among the farmers, and it is estimated
that at leass $500 will be subscribed be-
fore November 1st at which time the
courts offer expires. Under the able su-
pervision of G. B. Wells. who has charge
of the work, much can be accomplished
with the economical expenditure of
$1,000.
Work was commenced last Monday,
with IL teams hauling gravel. These
were increased to 26, Wednesday. Ten
shovelers are employed, whose wages are
$1.75 per day. The road scraper and two
plows are being used, with fair results,
the ground being very hard. The men
with plows are paid So per day. Over
500 loads of gravel have already been
placed on the road at an average cost of
331a cents per load.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
TROUBLE AT MONROE.

If reports are true. Monroe was the
scene of young riot Tuesday. The
parties to the conflict, were Bud Looney,
the postmaster, and the Messrs Wilhelm.
1t appears that these parties have rot
had brotherly affection for each other
for some time. and the Wilhelms have
refused to patronize the postoffice. Now,
as the postmaster received remuneration
only in proportion to the number of let
ters cancelled. and the firm of Wilhelm &
Son is large concern and has much cor
respondence, absence of their mail cuts
quite figure.
Mr.. Loopey's little son carries the mail
to junction and it has been the custom
for the above firm to have him take the
mail direct from their store. Tuesday
he refused, and he was told in forcible
language what Messers Wilhelm thought
of him. The elder Looney overheard
tie remarks and he took the Wilhelms to
task. Hard words followed, blows were
struck, and only the interference of citi
zens prevented bloodshed.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
CAPTAIN GEARY KILLED.
Shot Down While Leading His Battalion
Against Philippine Trenches.


Against Philippine Trenches.
A dispatch from DR.. Geary of Port
land, to this city Wednesday evening an
nounced the death in the Philippines of
his brother, Oapt. Woodbridge Geary, of
the 18th infantry, who was shot Oct. 10,
while on a recon noitering expedition
near San Francisco de Malabon, and
died Oct. II.
Captain Geary, during his short resi-
dence in this city made many warm
friends and news of his death was received
as severe shock by the entire commun-
ity. Upon receipt ofcthe message, Mrs.
Geary and family left imediately for Al
bany where they took the overland for
Portland.
Capt. Woodbridge Geary was born In
Linn county, Oregon, in 1857, and was
the son of the late Rev. R. E, Geary, a
pioneer. Capt, Geary was one of six
children. With his brothers and sisters
he was brought up and educated in Linn
and Lane counties, his higher education
being received in Albany College. In
1878 he passed the competitive examina-
tions for admission to West Point, and
his high standing won for him
great praise. At the military academy
he proved himself thorough student,
and graduated with honors in 1882.
! Commissioned d second lieutenant in the
Nineteenth infantry, he was sent to Tex
as where he saw much service. In the
Comanche war he commanded band
Of Seminole-negro scouts, which had a
splendid record for meritorious services.
While in Texas he married.
After leaving Texas he was stationed
in New York. Then he was transferred
to Makinac, and subsequently to Sagi-
nav, Mich. He was appointed comman-
dant of the cadets of the OAC from the
latter place in 1898. He had been in his
new position but three months when war
with Spain was declared and he was
called to the front. He went to Puerto
Rico with Gen. Miles and while there
was made captain in the regular army.
After short furlough he was sent to the
Philippines.
No particulars of his death is given in
the dispatches, but the following from
Wednesdays cablegrams, probably tells
the story:
The reconnoiterers, consisting of Cap
tain Geary's battalion of the 18th regi-
ment and two guns of Riley's battery,
drove the insurgents two miles, fighting
all the way. They found field piece
and several wounded and sick Fillipinos
flying red flags, and captured 25 insur-
gents, including three officers. Many
Filipino dead were strewn along the
fields. The American total loss was one
officer and seven men wounded.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
DEATH OF A PIONEER.
Mrs. Lucinda Wrightsman Dies at The age
OF 90 Years.

OF 90 Years.
Ather home on Soap creek last Saturday
night occurred the death of one of the
oldest pioneers ia the state, Mrs. Lu-
cinda Wrightsman, a. pioneer of 1845.
At the time of her death, Mrs. Wrights-
man was aged 80 years and five months,
She was born in North Carolina in
the year 1909, and while yet young
girl removed with her parents to Mis-
souri,. Her maiden name was Lucinda
Officer. In 1885 she married Francis
Wrightsman and shortly after their
marriage they moved to Grand River,
Missouri, where they resided for eight or
more years. They then moved to what
was known as the Platt purchase, An
drew county III the same state, where
they lived until the year 1847.
In May of the latter year, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wrightsman with their family of eight
children, started with OK teams across
the plains to Oregon, arriving in Benton
county in October. Mr.. Wrightsman at
once purchased the donation claim of Da-
vid Stump, in Soap creek precinct, which
has ever since been their family home.
Mr.. Wrightsman died in July, 1877.
Mrs. Wrightsman had enjoyed compare
lively robust health for one of her age
until few weeks ago, when, in a fall
she sustained injuries from which she
never recovered and which resulted in
her death FIVE days ago. The injury re-
ceived was fracture of the hip.
Mrs. Wrightsman has long held the
respect of those about her, being lady
of retired and quiet disposition. The
funeral services were conducted by DR..
Thompson on last Monday afternoon.
The remaiHs were laid to rest in the
Locke cemeteey.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
THE STOvEPIPE GAME.
Two Ambitious Gentlemen Find Selling
Fir Bark Profitable.

Two Ambitions Gentlemen Find Selling
Fir Bark Profitable.
Their names are G. B. Fleece and w.
B. Taylor, they live in Alsea and have
never, SO far as people around here know,
don anything in the distant past that they
might be ashamed of, but developments
in a case of late in which these two peo-
pie are interested, 60 to prove that they
are capable of doing things that have
sent others to the state penitentrary.
Gathering chittem bark and selling it is
an industry that many people of Alsea
find profit in. and among these people
are Fleece and Taylor. Wilhelm & Sons,
of Monroe buy all the chittem bark that
is brought them by the Alsea people, and
on last Friday they made discovery
that showed they had not been too care
full in their examination
of the sacks of bark brought them. On
an examination on last Friday of the
sacks of chittem brought by Fleece and
Taylor, it was found that besides little
chittem, the sacks contained fir and oak
bark. stones and other things that were
much more plentiful and easily gathered
than chittem, but do not contain the
medical properties capable of removing
rheumatism, lame back and other
chronic diseases that chittem is guar
anteed to cure.
On Saturday morning Fleece came in
to Monroe with another load of his bark,
but the report of the discovery was float
ing in the air, and scenting his danger
Fleece turned his wagon and started back
for his home in the mountains of Alsea.
Officers, however, had been warned of
his approach and starting after him ever
took him a few miles from Monroe.
Fleece was brought to Corvallis Wedn-
esday night and -incarcerated in the
county Jail, in default of $500 bonds as
sessed by M. M. Waltz, Justice of
the Peace fos Monrye. Taylor is still at
large.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
Real Estate Transfers.

Real estate transactions for the week
ending October IL, 1899:
Esther J. Butler to Peter Rickard, deed
1-7th interest in claim So, 1876; 1925.
Geo. Beamis to Clause Anthony, Ill
acres near Wells; 81, 1893.
W. A. Wells and VT, to J. F. Aldrich,
let in Wells & McElroy's Add. $4OO.
Amanda Ketchum and hus. to Area B.
Freidley, 10 43-100 acres, claim go, T. II,
range W.; 500.
W. D. Kay and VT, to Adam Slough,
lot in Dusty; $40.
Mortgages filed during the week, $500.
Mortgages satisfied during the week,
$500.
Chattles filed, $40.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
THE THIRTEEN CLUB.

There are few reading clubs in the state
which have been more successful in their
organization and operation than the
Thirteen Club of this city. Speaking of
this club, the Oregonian of Monday says !:
The Thirteen Club, of Corvallis, Or, is
the outgrowth of des i re for intellectual
recreation and intercourse. It aims to
encourage habit of study and serious
thought, and to develop taste for prof
liable reading. Named in playful de-
precation of popular superstition, it
was at first limited to 13 members; but
the rule is now broken occasionally to
admit those espically desirable. It is
rare, however, that more than 13 meet at
one time for study, and great care is TAX
en- to elect only women who are con-
genial to the entire membership, and
who will uphold the standard of study.
Organized in 1892, the club has met at
the home of one of its members every
Monday evening since that time, except
ing in vacation. Its officers are a pres
ident and secretary, and its business is
transacted by committees. The first
president was Mrs. F. L. Washburn, now
of Eugene, who had been active in it's or
ganization, and who held the Office until
her removal from the town, when L. A.
Pernot was elected and still serves. The
club has had no reason to change its
very efficient secretary, and still enjoys
the assistance of the first one elected,
Mrs. Ida Callahan.
A rudlmental rule with the club has
been to select only those books which are
of interest to all the members, hence the
course has been more discursive and
eclectic than is desirable. Nevertheless,
the mental horizon has been SO bright
ened and enlarged, the pleasure and in
tellectual stimulus of associated study
have been so great, that the members
are still ardently loyal and enthusiastic;
and earnestly recommend the organiza-
ton of similar clubs in every town and
village. The club has been called upon
to mourn the loss, by death or by remoy-
al, of many of its best members, but the
mantel of their enthusiasm seems to fall
mpon the new members, who quickly
become imbued with the "esprit de
corps which characterizes the society,
so that the work is taken up each year
with unabated zeal and interest, and
hopeful outlook for the future.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
Court Notes.

The following suits have been begun
in the circuit court which conyenes The
first Monday in November;
A. Wilhelm & Sons VS. J. c. Looney to
recover money.
J. B. Tillotson vs. H. F. Fischer, to re-
cover $948 for building revetment.
Synthia Mitchell, for divorce.
The following cases have been appeal
ed to the supreme court:
S. 6. Irvine VS.. L. -BettmaD.
s. G. Irvine vs. M. M. Davis.
Ora F. Mulkey, of Philomath. was
committed to the asylum Wednesday,
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
UniOn-Gazette.
FRIDAY, OCT. 10, 1899.
A Few Articles For Ladies
Use.


SASH BUCKLES-Forty different
stylea, % cents to SLIPS.
STOCK COLLAR .BUCKLES-Just
right; soc and 25c. Some to match sash
buckles.
CUT STEEL HAIR ORNAMENTS
'The real thing;" Soc to $500.
BEAUTY PINS-Gold wire, 1c, Sc, SC,
So; Pearl, SC; Cyrano bead. 2.hc. Six
teen patterns.
ELASTIC BELTs-Newest thing in
the store. Black jet, cut steel, white
peril; Soc to $2.75.
LEATHER BELTS-Lots of them.
Almost every price, &c to $1.00. Patent
leather. White wash belts.
LADIES' TIES-Modern patterns and
tyies.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
President W. H. Lee, of Albany college

President w. H. Lee, of Albany college
was recently presented with cane,
which he prizes very highly as . souvenir
of the war in the Philippines. The cane
was made from the fagmast of the flag
ship of Admiral Montojo. 1t is mounted
with handsome gold head. and bears
the following inscription: President
w. H. Lee, from L. A. Wiley and HI. r.
Saltmarsh, Company I. Second Oregon,
U. S. VOL, Reina Cristina. Manila Bay,
May. 1885,"
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
Cali for Warrants.

l hereby give notice that have money
on hand to pay city warrants endorsed
prior to January u; 1898. Interest will
stop on same after this date, October 13,
1899. WIN. McLAGAN,
City Treasurer.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
WANTED.

Twenty tons of cast iron; old stoves;
any castings; also your patronage. Bring
your plowshares and have them ground,
you will saye money. All work guaran-
teed. FRANKLIN IRON Works.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION, VOCAL AND
INSTRUMENTAL.

Modern methods, experienced teach
ing, careful and accurate. Low rates
for this grade of work. See descriptive
circulars. Further particulars by mail
or at Trask's book store.
w. FRANeIs GATES.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
COLLEGE UNIFORMS.
Orders taken at S. L. Kline's for the
Pettibone o: A. G.. uniform.
CALL AND SETTLE

All persons knowing themselves en-
debted to me will please call and settle
Immediately, at my former place of bust
ess. L. L. HOWELL.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-10-13
Money to Loan.

In sums of $1,000 and upwards. at six
cent. E. E. WILSON.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
bright BITS,

The Price of Peace-The Bride-I don't
want to have any trouble with you, Bird
get
The Cook-Then, bedad, ma am, let me
hear no complaints!-Life.
Miss Pruyn-Have you become accus-
toned TO hearing Mr.. Younglove speak of
you as my wife yet?
Mrs. Younglove with decision)-I should
hope not! Why, if he should call me any,
thing but Birdie l should cry my eyes
out!-Brooklyn Life.
-"Whoop" calculated the young man
with the unsteady gait and generally dis
hevelled appearance; I'm loaded to the
muZzler" "Forbear, my friend, forbear,"
said the thin, tall man, with the Dong face
and long coat, deprecatingly. Nope" re-
torted the young man in tones of vigorous
denial. "Nope Not for bear for sosh' bill
ity."-Puck.
Trouble in Gotham-Silver Democrat
You can go to the swell jefferson banquet
at $40 plate if you like, and be burned to
you! 1 shall take a silver dollar and go to
the other one.
Gold Democrat-That's all right. I'm one
Of the fellows who have made your silver
dollar worth enough to pay your way to
your plate.-Chicago Tribune.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-09
Personal.

The Rev. John w. shanahan of Phil
adelphia recently declined an appointment
to the Bishopric of Harrisburg, but the
Pope has commanded him 90 accept it,
and he will be consecrated on April 25
The Rev. DR.. Newell Dwight Hills.
who was recently brought from Chicago
to be the pastor of Plymouth Church
New York. began last Sunday a series of
sermons on the effect of literature on re-
ligion. His first sermon, which has at
tracted some attention, was on the char
acter of Tito in George Eliot's "Romola."
Capt. Chapman, the New York police
officer who, under Republican admins
tration raided the infamous Seeley dinner
and otherwise carried terror to the evil
doors who infest the 'Tenderloin," and
who was subsequently transferred to the
Harlem goat pastures under a Tammany
administration, is to be sent 90 Coney ISL
and during the busy season, and the in
sular fakirs and criminals are at a loss
to know whether it means more or less
license