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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
RETROSPECT.

Tonight, within the open CRATE,
The dying embers fall;
And many tales do they relate,
And joys of old recall.
A vision of the night we met,
So wondrous fair she seems;
Her eyes. her face, I'll ne'er forget,
As radiantly she beams.
The echo of that only dance,
AS gliding through the hall,
She held me in loves mystic trance
My life to aye enthrall.
Her tresses, soft as silken floss,
Her lips of carmine hue;
All cried, "Alone for you"
My heart succumbed that fateful night
AS softly trilled a strain
OF Haydn; and within that light
She begged that I remain.
The years have fed, yet mem'ry dear
Reyives the dead for me;
1t opens up grave no seer
Could read Of mystery.
We parted, though we lived, and
Went forth to wed my art,
And she-well, time will testify,
Found balm to heal the smart.
Tonight, within the open CRATE,
They once again recall
The fortunes of a cruel fate,
As dying embers fall.
Philadelphia Record.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
u. s. Land Office

Oregon City. Ore. Jan 2S. 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act of
Congress of June 8, 1878, entitled '.An
Act for the Sale of Timber Lands in
the States of California. Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892,
JAMES o. SMITH,
of Independence, County of Polk, State
OF OF oregon, has this day fled in in this office
purchase pe has; Of Ss.,h the nh Of neA and swA
ship No. 1S south. Range No.
"a west, and will offer proof to show
that the land sought is more valuable for
it's timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land be before the Register and Re
on Monday. the 7th day of April, 1902
He names as witnesses: Chas. Bilyeu,
of Independence; Samuel E. Irvine, of
Independence; Rupert Dickinson. of In
dependence; c. e. Ireland, of Independ-
ence.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
fore said 7th day of April. 1902.
CHAS. B. MOORES, Register
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
u. s. Land Office

oregon City, Ore, Jan. %, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act OF
Congress of June 8, 1878, entitled "An
Act for the Sale of Timber Lands in
the States of California. Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892,
ORVILL A. KRAMER,
of Independence, County Of Polk, State
Of Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement, No. 1904, for the
purchase of the sell of Section No. 4, in
Township No: 13 south. Range No. west.
and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re
ceiver of this office at Oregon City, Ore,
on Monday, the 7th day Of April. 1902.
of Independence, Ore; c. E. Ireland. of
Independence, Ore; Geo. Brey, of Inde-
pendence. Ore; John M. McCaleb, of In
dependence, Ore.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
fore said 7th day of April, 1902.
CHAS. B. MOORES, Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
FORTUNES IN PEARLS.
HALF the Popu1ation of Upper Georgia
Wadiux for Musse1s.

Half the Population of Upper Gecrzia
Wading for Mussels.
The great pearl excitement which re-
Gently developed in Arkansas has ap-
peared in upper Georgia. says the At.
lanta Constitution Not long since
lack Bennett. farmer who lives about
twelve miles above Rome. on the Oos-
tanaula River. read one night in q
newspaper an account of the wonder
full discovery of pearls in the rivers
and lakes of Arkansas. The following
morning. with his little son. he went
down on Johns Greek, tributary of
the Oostanaula River. to look for gems.
Wading into the stream. a basketful
Of mussels was soon gathered. They
were taken out on the bank and open
ed. Out Of the lot he secured several
fine specimens, some Of them being as
large as peas. They were sent to a
apidary in Baltimore, with instructions
to realize on them If they had any
commercial value. To his great sur
prise. few days ago he received a
check for $3.50. This put the neighbor-
hood in a fever Of excitement the re-
suit being that entire families are
camping on the river and creek.
Charley Sims, little son of Squire
Sims. found pearl of large size and
very brilliant. He sent it to Chatta-
nooga and received $40 for it. At
Rome numerous parties have been
bringing in pearls of small size, and oc-
CQ Sinn4ItV nno of cprQQf vaI1o
Frank Wyatt. living near Calhoun.
on the OOstanaula River, learned of
the pearl discoveries and began to
search the banks of the stream and
has collected quite large number of
specimens. All streams in this vicinity
abound in pearl-bearing mussels. and
for many years children have collect
ed the gems and used them as luck
balls and marbles. thinking they were
the eyes of the mussels. Various ru-
mors are constantly afloat about won
derful finds in the streams of north
Georgia and Alabama.
Nearly every waterway in the South
ern States is inhabited more or less by
mussels. They are imbedded in the
mud of the bottom or banks of the
streams. For centuries they have been
passed by unheeded. no one dreaming
that they We're of any value. Now
that attention has been directed to
them as a source Of profit it is prob
able that every stream will be thor
oughly and systematically picked" !"
and great results are expected.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
"Lese Majestic"

Secretary Long is one of the most
democratic citizens on earth. Every
time he gets chance he goes back to
his old home in Massachusetts. where
he is regarded as one Of themselves
by the simple inhabitants. One day.
on one of these vacations, Mr.. Long
took his laundry under his arm and
carried it around to the local laundry.
A day or two later, feeling the need
of a clean collar and shirt, he trotted
around to the laundry to find out if it
was ready. Entering the little shop
he made his inquiry of the man in
charge.
SIS my laundry ready?"
"I'll see." replied the man. Then,
turning toward the back room. where
his wife was, he shouted:
"Hey, Mary! Is Johnny's laundry
done yet yet?'-Washington Times.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28

door. but before reaching it. turned.
and catching her hands in his crushed
| them against his Hps-and was gone.
Kate did not go to Mrs Grantley's s
that night. She complained of not feel
| ing well, and she certainly did look ill.
| Human faces are Natures highest type
of etchings; and heartache is the keen
needle that traces the finest lines. Her
father was alarmed. and willingly con-
sented when she begged to spend the
winter with her aunt in Florida.
1t was like driving nail into her
own coffin, this wrenching away from
the very sun Of her existence. But 1t
was the only thing to do. There was no
other way.
81 am so rich in other things-and she
had only himr' she told herself rver
and over again, when her heart rose in
rebellion against the sacrifice.
Hers was an intense nature. possess
ing a rare capacity for suffering. but
also possessing noble disregard of
self. 1t was impossible for one Of her
disposition to accept happiness pur-
chased through another's pain.
The long, colorless days and blank
empty years stretching before her
frightened and appalled, her. But she
did not falter in her decision.
Hugh Austen's wife never knew how
perilously near shipwreck her fran
bark Of happiness had been. That it
sailed successfully past the jagged
rocks Of temptation out into the deep
ocean of content was always a source
of thankfulness to two persons.-Wa-
verley.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
II g. Land Office

oregon City, Ore, Jan. 23. 1907
Notice is hereby given that in com
pliance with the provisions of the act OF
Act for the Sale of Timber Lands in
the States of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892,
Pearl L. HEDGES,
of Independence. County of Polk, State
of Oregon has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement. No: 5so2,, for, the
purchase of the seK of neA, Ell of
seA. swA of seA of Section No. %. in
Township No. 13 south, Range No. west,
and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more ". valuable for its
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this Office at Oregon City, Ore,
on Monday, the 7th day Of April: 1902.
He names as witnesses: L. C. Gilmore,
of Independence; C. E. Ireland. of Inde-
pendence; Ernest Irvine. Of Inde-
pendence; o. A. Kramer, of Independ-
ence.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
fore said 7th day of April. 1902
CHAS. B. MOORES, Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
DREW TWO BLANKS.
Invitation Reached tho Wrong &c
W." but His Tact Saved Him.

Invitation Reached tho Wrong &c.
W." but His Tact Saved Him.
Because the notification wagon ratified
up to the door just as most of the
guests Of the evening had assembled,
and carried the host off to watch his
place Of business burn, one f1ne-looking
young man in the company kept him
self out Of the way as much as possible.
his countenance showing that he was
both bored and embarrassed, says. the
Detroit Free Press. This look attracted
| attention, but the hostess herself was
at loss and fastened to inform her,
self. "s - y =
"This is Mr.. -f' as she extended her
hand. 49,
BLANK. want to thank you for your.
kind invitation. knew that our faith
ers were acquainted, but I have been
away from Detroit since was young
ster. 1t was very kind"
'You mean that your father and my
husband are acquainted" but she look
ed so pleased that he knew his pretend
ed mistake had scored. IT can't quite
understand it. What are your initials,
pleaseT
&c. W. Not George Washington, but
George Worthington, for see there is
a mistake somewhere"
"a very pleasant one, however. To be
frank with you, our eldest daughter is
engaged to a @. w. Blank. He In not
here, and she il inconsolable. Now you
see it ALL"
How awkward. Your daughter and
are the chief sufferers, imagine, for
1t will be an easy thing to set matters
right with my namesake, whom I shall
hunt up and congratulate. OF course I
couldn't make my peace with the dis
appointed one in her present franc of
mind, but I've seen q very charming
girl here whose looks tell me she, too,
is your daughter. Possibly could en-
list her as peacemaker."
All of this was accomplished with q
musical voice, q deferent1al manner.
and one Of those smiles that wemen 60
down before. He was introduced, the
little god with q quiver made = special
case of it, and it IL settled that both Of
the sisters will be Mrs. q. ". Blank.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
TT & Land Office

oregon City, Ore, Jan. %, 1902
pliance with the provisions of the act OF
Act for the Sale of Timber Lands in
the States of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892.
LINDLEY BROWN,
Of Cottage Grove. County of Lane. State
his sworn statement, No. 5612, for the
purchase of the nwA of Section No. 8, IN
Township No. 13 south. Range No. west.
and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver Of this Office at Oregon City, Ore,
on Tuesday, the Sth day Of April. 1902.
of Independence. Ore; ]: NJ: McCaleb, of
independence; Ore; L; G: Gilmore. of In
pendence, Ore.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
CHAS. B. MOORES Register
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
U. s. Land once

oregon City, Ore, Jan. g. 1902.
Notice Is hereby given that in COM
plianee with the PROVISIONS of the act Of
Act for the Sale of Timber Lands in
the States of California. Oregon. Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extended
August 4. 1892,
HARRY DE BORD,
of Portland, County of Multnomah, State
OF Oregon, has this day filed in this Office
his sworn statement, No. $685. for the
purchase of the swA of Section No. 4. in
Township No: 1S south. Range No. west.
and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this Office at Oregon City, Ore,
on Tuesday. the sth day of April, 1902.
He names as witnesses: Pearle Hedges.
of Independence, Ore; Chas. Bilyeu, of
Independence. Ore: Geo. Jones, Of indie
pendence, Ore.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
fore said Sth day of April 1902.
CHAS. b. MOORES Register
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
TO BIRD OWNERS.
A Dealers Advice as to the Care Of
Birds Claws. -

A Dealers Advice as to the Care Of
Birds Claws.
A Sixth avenue bird dealer when ask
ed how to care for the frail claws of
the canary said: In handling a bird II
is always well to use silk handker-
chief, or you will find after few mo-
ments that the bird will rest limp in the
hand. This is not because it is tame.
but you have drained it's vitality by
contact with the hand. A silk glove on
the hand is even better than the hand
kerchief. While the bird is lying on its
back in the hand, the claw can be in
spected by holding it between the
thumb and forefinger. and the nails
can be carefully trimmed with sharp
scissors. Care must be taken to hold
the nail up to the light and avoid cut
ting near the little vein line that ex-
tends some way down. If the claws are
allowed to get too long they will curl
up and trip the bird and probably cause
sore feet.
''To provide salt and keep the bill
sharp and prevent it from becoming
too long a piece of cuttlefish should al
ways be kept in the cage. Care must
be taken not to hang a canary's cage
too high, especially in room where
the gas will be lighted at night, as the
air in the upper part of the room be-
comes exhausted and the bird is weak
ened. Even in summer weather the
cage should be covered at night, as
birds are sensitive to draughts. If a
bird catches a slight cold this can usu-
ally be remedied by hanging piece OF
fat salt pork in the cage. The bird
will peck at it, and unless the trouble
is serious the pork will cure it. Do not
have birds sleep in lighted room; they
are accustomed to the darkness at
night. The cage, perches, etc., should
be cleaned every morning. While the
bird may enjoy bath every other day
during the summer, there is danger in
too much bathing during the cold
months. Twice a week will be suffi-
cient then. If the bird is not inclined
to take bath after the perches have
been removed and the bath put in, it
shows, If he has been in the habit of
bathing, that he does not need it. so let
the bath pas for that day. Under IA
vorable conditions canary should live
for twelve or fifteen years" New York
Tribune.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
II g Land Office

Oregon City, Ore, Jan. 23 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act Of
Congress of June 9, 1873. entitled "An
the States a Of California, Oregon. Neyada
to all the Public Land States by act Of
August 4, 1892,
. RUPERT DICKINSON,
of Independence, County of Polk, State
Of Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement. No. 5597, for the
purchase of the swA Of Section No. "a, in
Township No: 13 south, Range No: 7 west
and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re
ceivsr Of this office at Oregon City. Ore.
He names as witnesses: Geo. Brey,
of Independence; c. E. Ireland, of Inde-
pendence; Chas. Bilyeu, of Independence; I;
Pearl Hedges, of Independence.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
fore said 7th day of April, 1902.
CHAS. B. MOORES, Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
U. S. Land Office,

Oregon City, Ore, Jan. q, 1902
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act of
Congress of June 9, 1878. entitled IAN
Act for the Sale of Timber Lands in
the States of California. Oregon. Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4. 1892,
CLARENCE E. IRELAND,
of Independence. County of Polk, State
of Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement, No. 5607, for the
purchase of the swA of Section No 26 in
Township No 10 south. Range No. west.
and will offer proof to show that
the. land sought is more valuable for its
timber OF stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this office at Oregon City, Ore,
on Monday. the 7th day of April, 1902.
He names as witnesses: Charles Bill
yen, Samuel Irwin, Willard w. Ireland,
Louis C. Gilmore, all of Independence,
Polk County. Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
fore said 7th day of April. 1902.
j. CHAS. B. MOORES, Register
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
U. 8. Land once.

Oregon City. Ore. Jan. q. is0a
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act Of
Congress of JunelS. 1878. entitled "An
Act for the Sale Of Timber Lands in
the States Of California. Oregon. Nevada
to all the Public Land States BY act Of
August 4. 1892.
GEORGE JONES,
Of Independence, County of Polk, State
of Oregon. has this day filed in this ONCE
his sworn statement, No. 5SO1, for the
purchase of the nwX of Section No. a. in
Township No: Is south. Range No. Z west,
and will offer proof to show that
the land sought Is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this office at Oregon City, Ore.
on Monday, the 7th day of April, 1902
He names as witnesses: Chas. Bilyeu,
of Independence; Pearl Hedges. of indie
pendence; Samuel E. Irvine. of Inde-
pendence: c. e. Ireland. of Independence.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
fore said 7th day of April, 1902.
CHAS. B. MOORES, REGISTER
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
TT g and O#oo

Oregon City. Ore. Jan. %. 1902
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act of
Congress of June 8. 1878, entitled AN
Act for the Sale of Timber Lands in
the States OF California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892. ~.
CHAS. BILYEU,
of Independence, County of Polk. State
of Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement, No. 559S, for the
purchase Of the neA of Section No: 2s, in
Township No. 13 south, Range No. west.
and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this Office at Oregon City, Ore,
on M Monday. the 7th day of April. 1902.
land. of Monmouth. Ore: c. E. ireland
of Independence, Ore; George Jones. Of
Independence. Ore; Pearl Hedges, of In
dependence, Ore.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
CHAS. B. MOORES, Register
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
II. s. Land Office

Oregon City, Ore, Jan. %. 1902.
Notice Is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act Of
Congress of June 9, 1878. entitled AN
Act for the Sale of Timber Lands in
the, States of California, Oregon. Nevada
and Washington Territory as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892,
SAMUEL E. IRVINE,
of Independence, County of Polk, State
Of Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement, No. 5599, for the
purchase of the sell Of Section No. 26. in
Township No; 1s south. Range No. west
and will offer proof to show that
the, land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this office at Oregon City, Ore,
on Monday. the 7th day of April, 1902.
He names as witnesses: Geo. Jones. of
Independence; Rupert Dickinson. of In
dependence; Pearl Hedges. of Independ-
ence: Chas. Bilyeu. of Independence.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
CHAS. B. MOORES, Register.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1902-02-28
U. S. Land Office,

Oregon City, Ore, Jan. 49, 1902.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act Of
Congress of June g. 1875 entitled "An
Act for the Sale of Timber Lands in
the States of California. Oregon. Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act Of
August 4, 1892,
LOUIS C. GILMORE,
of Independence. County of Polk State
of Oregon, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement, No. 5606, for the
purchase of the nwA of Section No. e. in
Township No. 13 south. Range No. west.
and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its
timber or stone than for agricultural
purposes. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Re
ceiver of this office at Oregon City, Ore,
on Monday. the 7th day of April, 1902.
He names as witnesses: Clarence Ire
land, of Independence, Ore; Pearl
Hedges, OF Independence, Ore; Chas:
Erwin, of Independence. Ore
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this office on or be-
fore said 7th day of April. 1902
.CHAS. B. MOORES Register
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U. 8. LAND omce.

u. =. Lana OfHc6,
Oregon City. Ore. Jan. 3. 1909.
Notice Is hereby given that in COM
CONGRESS Of June 5. ISIS. entitled IAN
Act for the Sale of Timber Lands in
the States of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4. 1899.
PEARL COOPER,
of Portland. County of Multnomah, State
of Oregon. has this day filed in this ONCE
his sworn statement. No. 5616, for the
purchase of the EeA of Section No. g. in
Township No. Ii south. Range No. z west.
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for it's timber or
stone than for agricultural purposes, and
to establish his claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver of this office at
Oregon City. Oregon, on Tuesday, the
Sth day of April 1902.
He names as witnesses: O. D. Ireland,
of Portland; Minnie Ireland. of Portland;
G. e. Ireland, of Independence; Essie
Robertson. of Independence.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the above-described lands are requested
to file their claims in this Office on or be-
fore said Sth day of April. 1902.
CHAS. B. MOORES, Register