Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-06-04

A G in the class of 1899,. now as.
sistant professor of mathematics at
the University of Oregon, has just
received notice that he has been
awarded a scholarship in Yale uni.
versity.
At 6 meeting held last week, the
citizens of Albany decided to cele-
brate the Fourth of July this year.
/ Various committees were chosen 10
attend the divers matters in connect
ion with the celebration. They will
have voting contest for the most
popular young lady to act as God
dess of Liberty on this occasion.
Large crowds OF people gathered
at the Mt. View school house Sun
day morning and afternoon for the
gospel services held there by Rev,
L. NJ. Boozer. A basket dinner was
served under the trees. It was an
enjoyable and profitable time for
all. The services continue all this
week; Rev. S. J. Lindsey assisting.
During the progress of the farmers
institute, recently held in Monroe,
a farmer advised those present to
raise turkeys. He stated that he
allowed his turkeys to run at large
and when he marketed them what
he realized on the deal was clear
profit, as they practically cost him
nothing. A neighbor of the gentle
man was present and was heard to
remark under his breath, "It may
not have cost him anything, but it
cost me a whole lot
Superintendent Denman has ar
ranged to hold union school pic
mic at Browns bridge, one half
mile south Of the Plymouth church,
which is half way between Philo-
math and Corvallis, next Saturday,
June 9th, On the Dusty road. Six
teen districts will participate. Hon.
E. H. Belknap will deliver the ad-
dress of the day. The schools have
prepared an excellent literary pro-
gram. There will be a procession
Of all the children in the above
named schools with flags and
badges, led by the Philomath Cor
net band.
From present indications it is
evident that the engineers excur-
sion to Salem next Sunday, will be
one of the most largely patronized
of any yet given by this organiza-
ton. Train No. 5 will leave Cor
Wallis at 7 80 Sunday morning and
will arrive home at 700 o. m. The
fare has been placed at $10o for
the round trip, including admission
to the fair grounds, where an ath-
letic tournament, bicycle races and
an exciting baseball game will occur.
An excellent band will discourse
sweet music. Children will be
charged halffare.
At the Modern Woedmen of
America picnic given at Riders
grove, recently, the address of well
come was delivered by FL. T. Rid
ders. The address was very favor
ably received by all, and we regret
that lack Of space compels us 10
:. deny our readers treat. During
the course of his remarks Mr.. Rid
ders admonished those present to
"put aside every care, every trouble
and every sorrow, and let the bright,
cheerful sunbeams of hope, and
mirth break through the dark.
ness that has been lowering around
u.s." Advice that will harm no one
/ T. W. Dilley, "The Fixer," has
just completed another Of his high,
class wheels. 1t was made fer Mel
son Westfall and the price is $50
The owner is greatly pleased with
the bike" and he has cause te
be, for it is a beauty in workman.
ship and the adjustment is perfect
It is up-to-date in every particular
and has 3O-inch wheel. At the
close Of the bicycle season Mr.
) Westfall intends to ride it to Cali
fornia' and show the natives of thai
state wheel that is wheel. NJ
finer wheel has been seen in this
section than the latest "Dilley'
, wheel-in fact, they don't make
them any finer.
M. c. Haxton left yesterday Boz
his home in Iowa. He has been il
this section for couple of weeks ol
! longer looking at this country with
a view to locating permanently
His home In Iowa is near where L
L. Brooks lived before coming t.
this country. Mr.. Haxton intend
coming out with his family to spend
next winter in this city, with viev
! to deterlning whether he shall lik
Oregon and If it will be healthful fo
; his family. The gentleman say
: that what he has seen Of the vale,
! is as beautiful to gaze upon as an,
country that he ever saw, but tina
many things here are new to hin
AMI he deems it wise to ascertain
more about it before he disposes 0
his eastern home.
J, The last regular meeting Of tn,
N. D. O. for the summer occurred
a at the cabin in the K. of P. Hall
! Saturday afternoon. During tn
. year there has been steady in