Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-01-08

his left arm in a sling, having sus-
tanned sprained shoulder as the
result Of a fall.
The schooner which was reported
ashore six miles south of Alsea bay
is the Joseph and Henry, bottom
up, with nothing in the hold.
The Farmers Short Course be-
gins at the college today. Par
ticulars concerning THE course have
already appeared in this paper.
Mrs. M. J. FELTON, has disposed Of
her property in Jobs Addition, TO
Serepta Harlan and husband, of
Big Elk. The consideration was
$175.
The midwinter meeting of the
board Of regents of the O A C occurs
at the college tomorrow afternoon.
It is reported that the session will
be an interesting one.
The installation Of The officers Of
the Native Daughters occurred
Saturday afternoon. The men,
bers were entertained by fhe retir-
ing president, Miss Helen Crawford.
A. T. Peterson. eft Saturday for
trip to the Hood River and Fossil
districts. Mr.. Peterson has been
very successful IN securing con-
tracts as a builder in that country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rialto Weather
ford returned to Harrisburg Satur-
day, after their holiday visit with
relatives in this city. They were
accompanied by Miss FRANKIE
Cauthorn.
Miss Bertha Thrasher has re-
covered sufficiently from the in
juries she sustained last July, to be
again able to take up her work in
sewing. She solicits the work OF
her former patrons.
The most successful religious re.
vival ever held in Albany has been
In progress in the Christian chruch
for nearly a month. Rev. Mrs.
Humbers, of this city, has taken an
active part In these meetings.
D. c. Rose is visiting in Port
land and McMinnville. He is a
member Of the board of trustees r.
the McMinnville Fire Insurance
Association, which met in that city
yesterday. It's annual meeting Of
officers occurs today.
J. L. Baker left yesterday for his
home in Salem. He has been en-
ployed in the barber shop of T. C.
Case since last May, and during
his residence here has become quite
popular with the circle Of young
people, who regret his departure.
Elmer Norton was given pre-.
liminary hearing before Justice Hol.
gate, Saturday, on a charge of lar.
ceny of a wagon tongue from Ben
Olson, at Blodgett. His bonds
were fixed at 500, which he paid
and returned TO his home near Sum.
nit.
DIR. James Withycombe returned
Saturday from Hillsboro, where hi
has been attending the dairymen'l
annual meeting, which is said t.
have been the most practical in re
suits of any ever held. The mem
bership was increased 81 at thu
meeting.
A number of members of the or
der Of Odd Fellows went from thil
city last Friday evening to Philo
math to attend the installation o
officers in the lodge Of that city
There is a very good ledge in tha
place, although the membership i
not large.
Every farmer should have chick.
ems. One old hen will clear 70,
more money than an acre OF wheat
Your butter and eggs are as goo,
as gold, and we will allow no othe
merchant to pay you more-the,
seldom pay as much. You buy ou
goods, we buy your produce.
#. L. MILLER.
At meeting of the Presbyter,
in Albany, Saturday, DIR. 3. J
Thompson was released from th'
pulpit Of the Presbyterian churc
of this city. The doctor will act a
pastor at large, and will occupy th
vacant pulpits Of the churches with
in his jurisdiction. His work vii
extend throughout six counties
Benton, Lane, Linn, Lincoln, Pol
and Yamhili.. Although the docto
Twill be absent great deal of tn
thine, he yill still make his homei i
Jour midst and will be able to Sc
his many friends quite often.
Several small and mischievou
boys of the public school have bee,
in the habit Of rushing up to Ger
tain house, ringing she bell an
slipping off like sly cats. Thei
teacher a lady, became cognizan
of their pranks and took them u
to the house to apologize. Th
teacher rang the bell, when to be
astonishment she was met with
full basin of water square in tn
face. The lady Of the house ha
only caught a glimpse of the boys
and supposing they were at thei
trick again, thought.it best to giy
them lesson. Apologies yer
mutuai.-Albany Democrat.
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