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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
1t Was This Way.

Henry Howell, of Toledo, visited
in Corvallis, Wednesday and Thurs
day, with his father, w. J. Howell.
Henry was elected assessor of Lin
coin county last June, and is now
employed in rounding up the tax
payers of that county. He was at
Waldport at the time of the pistol
duel between Sheriff Ross and
White, the escaped convict, and
was an eye witness Of that event,
the true details of which have never
been printed.
Sheriff Ross was standing on the
wharf at Waldport, in company
with a number of other persons,
when White was seen approaching
in rowboat with a man named
Green. Ross recognized the con-
vict. Green was an intimate ac-
quaintance of the sheriff, and the
latter, fearing that Green would
recognize him and Inadvertently
disclose his identity, stepped behind
thO SOl AO4 vi tlO 1di iRO CISd u0cTy
building adjoining the wharf.
White was shrewd, however. While
Green mounted the steps from the
boat to the wharf, White took down
the beach. Ross discovered the
ruse and hurried around the end of
the creamery to head the fugitive
off, but the latter was there ahead
of him. The sheriff followed his
man until he was within twenty
feet of him, when he called to him.
White whirled around instantly
and fired at the sheriff. The sher-
iff thought White harmless, and,
while he had his hand on his re-
volyer in his coat pocket, was taken
by surprise. He Immediately re-
turned the fire, however, which con-
tinued until both men had emptied
their revolvers. Mr.. Howell says
that both were shooting to kill, and
the reason that neither was hit was
because the smoke from their weap-
ons prevented them from seeing
clearly.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
GEO. ARMSTRONG DISAPPEARS.
He WAS Last Seen Monday Morning At
His Home Near We1ls-A11 Trace
OF Him Lost.


The citizens of Wells, this
county, and the surrounding
neighborhood are greatly wrought
up over the mysterious disap-
pearance of George Armstrong, a
resident OF that section for many
years. The first knowledge OF
the affair to reach Corvallis was
last Wednesday afternoon, when
Sheriff Burnett was notified over
the phone by a SON of the miss
ing man, and requested to come
to the family home and assist in
unravelling the mystery. The
sheriff left Immediately for the
Armstrong residence. four miles
northeast of Wells, and thor
oughtly investigated the matter,
returning to Corvallis yesterday
morning at one o'clock.
Mr. Armstrong was last seen
Monday morning about 10
O'Clock. He had attended
meeting of the board of school
directors Of his district, of which
he was a member, and returned
home about halt-past nine
O'Clock. He left the house and
went down in the timber where
the hired man was chopping
wood. He did not return home
for dinner, and, being man of
regular aud exemplary habits,
his absence caused alarm. His
son went in search of him, but
beyond learning from the hired
man that Mr.. Armstrong had
visited him and left for the house
about tea O'Clock complaining
of feeling badly, NO trace could
be found of the missing man. A
careful search Of the neighbor-
hood was made without result.
Yesterday, organized parties
secured the woods, and the Will
annette river, which flows near
the Armstrong home, was
dragged, but latest reports bring
no evidence of the whereabouts Of,
Mr.. Armstrong or the cause of
his disappearance. He has re-
sided near Wells for years and is
man of exemplary character.
His homo life has been pleasant,
and he had no enemies. He is
50 years of age, and has a wife
and four sons, all grown. It is |
believed that he is suffering from
temporary alteration and has :
wandered away. As every effort
S being made to find him, the |
MYSTERY will not long remain un-
solved.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Watch
Confidence
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, as administrator of the Estate of
Walter S. Hobbs, deceased, has this day
filed his final account in said Estate with
the county clerk of Benton county, Ore
gon, and the county court has appointed
Monday, the 9th day of April, 1908, at
the hour Of two o'clock in the afternoon
of said day, for the hearing of objections
to such final account and the settlement
thereof. Any and all persons having OBJ
jections to the same are hereby notified
to be present at said time and place and
make the same.
Dated this 18th day of February, 1908.
GALE s. HILL
Administrator of said Estate.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Spang1er-R

The wedding of Mr.. Martin L.
Spangler and Miss Mira Ray.
mond was solenlnized at the home
of the BRIDES parents in Salem,
March 4, 1903, at high noon,
Rev. P. S. Knight officiating.
The Salem Statesman says that
the affair was quite elaborate.
The groom grew to manhood
IN Corvallis, where he has the
confidence and respect of hun
dreds of acquaintance. He grad
uated from the Oregon Agricultu-
raj College in the class of 1896.
In the fall of the next year he
went to San Francisco to accept
a position as engineer with Wash
ington, Moen Wire and Steel Co.
He has remained ii the employ
CT this company ever since, and
IS now chief electrician.
His bride is the youngest
Of Assistant Postmaster
and Mrs. P, H. Raymond, of Sa-
lem, and is one of that city's fair
est and most accomplished daugh-
ters. Mr.. and Mrs. Spangler left
Immediately after the ceremony
for their home in San Francisco.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Additional Local.

| Oil meal for sale at Graham &
Wells. Splendid feed for dairy
stock.
Buy your milk of the Clover
Leaf dairy, operated by Taylor &
/ Curry
! Pure and who'es, me cream =, !
mi k in any quantity al tbe Cis "a
Leaf dairs. Taylor & Curry Il"
pfie!nfs.
The First Spiritual Union Of Cor
Wallis, will bold services at Barret,
Lyceum cn Sunday, at 3 p. NJ. All
friends cordially invited.
AS DR.. Lowe won't be back till
June don't fail to see him abou'
your eyes this trip. He will he it,
Corvallis March IL, IL and l3
Calving time, or failure to clea:
is an anxious one for stockmer
Graham & Wells have a medicii,;
that will relieve the dangers of this
crItieaI perlod. Caii ana enquire.
The Episcopal church, corner of
Jefferson & 7th streets: Services
in this church as follows: Sunday
school and Rector's class every Sun.
day at 10 a. m.: morning prayer
and serman at l. a. m. All, espec-
tally students, are cordially invited
to each of these services.
G. MAcLEAN, Rector.
Stockmen who have been troubled
with non.breeding, or failure to
breed, and other diseases of similar
nature in their stock, horses or
cattle, will do we'll to call at Gra-
ham & Wells drug store and secure
a package Of medicine recommended
Tor that purpose. It is highly re-
commended by eastern stockmen.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Petition for Improved Service.

If the Southern Pacific rail-
road company does not inaugur-
ate twice-a-day passenger ser
vice on its Yves: Side division, it
will not be because urgent re-
quests for the new schedule have
not been earnestly made by the
leading citizens and business men
of the cities affected.
This week, S. N. Wilkins took
hold of the matter in Corvallis
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Reduction in Water Rates.

We are proposing to reduce the rates
on water, and to arrange with all con-
sumers so that all may be treated the
same. To do this we must insist on all
bills being in advance, as our rules and
regulations call for, and as other cities
require. We have no desire to have
trouble with any consumer, but to treat
all alike our rules must be enforced, If
anything should happen that water is
not used after being paid for the money
will be refunded.
Very truly yours,
CORVALLIS WATER Co.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Cali for Warrants.

Notice is hereby given that there is
money in the treasury to pay all city
warrants drawn on the general fund
and endorsed prior to November 20,
1000, and all city street fund warrants
endorsed prior to May 16, 1902. Inter
est will stop on the same from this date.
Dated at Corvallis, Oregon. March 3rd,
1908. WIN. McLAGAN,
City Treasurer.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06

Sick Headache absolutely and perma-
nently cured by using Moki Tea, A
pleasant herb drink. Cures Constipa-
tion and Indigestion, makes you eat,
sleep, work and happy. Satisfaction
guaranteed or money back. 25 cts and SO
cts. Write to W. III. Hooker & Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y, for free sample. Allen
& Woodward.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06

Order your trees and shrubs oil
W. F. Gray, Corvallis, O.egou.
DR.. Lowe puts the cream of 1G
years experience into his glasses.
Miss Ella Johnson was expected
home yesterday from Portland,
where she has been for several days
on business.
Commissioners court was in ses :
sion Wednesday and yesterday. A
full account of lis proceedings will
appear in Tuesdays issue.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Spapgler re-
turned home on Thursday mornings $
boat from Salem, where they at
tended the nuptials Of their son.
A letter received this week from
Attorney G. E. Woodson states that
the writer has already secured lu-
crative practice and is we'll pleased
with his new home at Heppner.
Circuit court for Benton county
convenes Monday, March 23d, and
from present indications very
short session will be necessary to
clear the docket. But one criminal
case is known so far, and no new
civil cases of Importance will be be.
gun. This will be welcome news
to taxpayers.
At meeting of the Independence
improvement League, Monday
evening, it was arranged for com
mittee from there, Monmouth, Cor
Wallis, Amity, Mccoy, McMinnvilIe
and other West Side points to call
on the Southern Pacific officials the
first of the coming week and en-
deavor to persuade them to grant
the West Side an additional pas
senger service. The residents all
along the route are very enthusiastic
over the proposed service.
Yesterdays Albany Herald says
that the court of Linn county will
decide to take the steel wagon bridge
at Albany. "The court has but one
duty in the matter and that is for
the county to take it. Otherwise it
is direct slap at the 1000 voters
and taxpayers who signed the petit
ton asking the court to take the
bridge, and one that would be re-
sented. There Is only one way to
dispose of the question:" says the
Herald.
The basket sociable in District
No. 10, commonly known as Oak
Creek school, for the benefit Of the
school library, held last Saturday
evening, was a grand success. This
is one of the smallest districts in
our county yet 1855 was raised.
1877 was raised on the. vote Of the
best looking lady present. Mrs. P.
A. Kline received this honor. Mr.. |
Kline showed his loyalty by pur-
chasing five baskets. We believe
this is the best record SO far made,
considering the size of the district.
Governor Chamberlain issued
writ last Wednesday night ordering
that special election be held in
this district June lst, to Eli the va. I
,ancy caused by the death of Con.
gressman Tongue. Chairman Har-
rig, of the republican congressional |
committee for the first Oregon dis
trict, will call a meeting of the con-
yressional committeeman to meet in !
Eugene, or Portland, March 18th,
at which time details will be ar
ranged for holding the congressional |
and other matters Incl
dent thereto. The democratic COM
will also meet shortly.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Dissolution of Partnership.

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Homer Lilly and FL. o. Wicks has
been dissolved, Mr.. Vicks withdrawing.
Mr. Lilly will assume all debts of the
firm and all bills will be payable to him.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Jerseys For Sale.

l offer ten young cows, full bloods-
part registered-and two other high
grades, with producing bull by Oregon
Exile, dam Landseer's Nettie. A select
foundation herd. G. A. WEsTGATE,
Albany, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06

To cover the. cost OF setting and dis
tributing the type in such matters,
charge of fifty cents will be nj ade Tor
each "Card Of Thanks" and FIVE cent.
per line for each set of Resolutions "f
Coincidence" appearing in thene ,.olnmn-.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Y0ung's Cash Store.

Ladies Goods at low prices, to close
out. Full line of woolen hosiery, also
fancy goods. Orders for groceries may
be sent by telephone.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
For Sale.

30 head 2-year-old ewes, to sell or will
trade for goats. Call on or write to
I. o. THOMSON.
Fern, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Mich Cows for Sale.

Having sold my milk route have for
sale a number of frst-class milch cows.
Come early and take first choice.
j. d. HUKILL,
Corvallis, Or.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
For Sale.

One fawn colored Jersey milch COW.
Inquire of D. c. RosE.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Georgia Harper Co.

Miss Georgia Harper will posi-
lively appear with her company in
East Lynne" on Tuesday, March
10th.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Livery BusEaess for Sale.

Half-interest in good livery and feed
stable in good town in the Willamette
valley. For particulars inquire at this
Office.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-06
Books While You Wait.

Call at Graham & Wells drug store and
select book from the miscellaneous lot
at greatly reduced prices. It will pay you.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
READ IT THROUGH,
'Twoutd Spoil This Story to Tell 1t II
the Headlines.

'Twouid Spoil This Story to Tell 1t In
the Headlines.
To use an eighteenth century phrase,
this is an "o'er true tale" Having hap
pened in small Virginia town in the
winter Of 1902, it is story very much OF
the present, I'm to short time ago
Mrs. John e. Harmon, Of Melfa Station,
Va, had no personal knowledge Of the
curative properties OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. Last January" she
says, my baby took a dreadful cold ana
at one time feared she would have
pneumonia, but one Of tny neighbors
told me how this remedy had cured her
little boy and began giving it to my
baby at once and it soon cured her.
heartily thank the manufacturers oi
Chamberlin's Cough Remedy for placing
so great cure within my reach cannot
recommend it too highly or say too much
&, its favor. l hope all who read this
..,u y. it and be convinced as was.
o.. H., MI Druggists.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
FATALLY INJURED.

Joseph Carlin, an Austrian miner was
fatally injured last Friday by falling
down the shaft on the Fairfield mine in
Russell. He was sending up dirt from
the 800 foot level, and while one bucket.
went to surface he filled another one ana
trammed it to the shaft. About 10 o'clock
in the morning miners working in tho
level below rang for the. bucket as they
wished to send some tools to surface.
Carlin opened the trap door to allow the
empty bucket to go below, and he went
into the level to fill the other bucket In
coming out he forgot that the trap door
was open and he and the bucket went
down the shaft. He was raised to sur
! face and taken home and DR.. Fouts was
called, but Carlln was injured internally
and past all medical help, and he died
Saturday morning at o'clock. He wac
% years of age and unmarried. The
funeral occurred Sunday morning from
the Church OF the Assumption under the
auspices of the Foresters and Alpina So
, cieties and the Miners Union.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
OLD TOWN COMPASY.

The CON pahy working the Old Town
mine in Russell dstaict are still sinking
the main shaft which is now down about
300 feet, and the ore in the bottom is
better than what they have been sinking
through. They have been bothered
some with water lately and this week
placing sinking pump it the bottom
The company also own the Wautauga
and yesterday got up steam IN H. ana
will drai2 it from accumulated wafer
Mr. Rouse of Idaho Springs has taxi.
the place Of Jas. Ii Bowden as forepan.
Mr.. Kimball who is the manager OF
the Old Town has taken hold of the
R1S!sy Mt. Terror mine, south of the Ola
4own, and this week removed the ma
chinery from the Fulton mine to the
Terror, and now has men at work getting
it in shape for work. 1t is to be hoped
that MIR. Kimball will be as fortunate
with the Terror as with the Old Town,
asto his efforts alons are due the great
showing OF the latter.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Trouble.

-. % have married
Viola Robinson yesterday - 49,
marriage hsense Tuesday, NJ :,
tent to wait until after the weoo'he
they Commenced to celebrate 4 uesua'
night. and went to the White h 'us'
saloon. Here they met another lov, VI
OF the lady. and tronblesoon commenced
which ended by Fina throwing a bottle
of beer at his rival, but missing bin and
going through large window. The Of
ficers arrived just then and prevented
further trouble, as revolvers had been
drawn. Fina was arrested as also the
woman. besides two other sporting
women. Marshal Wilkinson ought to
escort sucn gang out of town.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
cHIcAGo-cARR.

Mr.. Anderson, representing the NJ & S
Supply Go. Of Denver, ID this week
placing a new patent bucket DUN per
on the Chicago Carr mine aud will have
it in place by Saturday. The new de.
vice allowsrthe engineer to fasten the
bucket for dumping and again unfasten
it without leaving the brake. On Tues.
day the company again began sinking
the main shaft, and have good body of
ore in the bottom. The shaft is 500 feet
deep, and they will sink it further
depth OF 80 feet. This property is under
the management of Bruce M. Meyers,
with the assistance OF Mr.. Campbell.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
ORE SHiPNIENTs.

The shipments of smelling ore and con
centrates from Black Hawk to the valley
smelters Tor the last week in February
ending the 2Sth was 60 cars. This was
a/iucrease OF 2i cars over the previous
eeek, and in these shipments there we're
none for the Golden smelter The ship.
ments will again pick up this week as
the railroad is again accepting ore ship.
ment to Golden. A total of 2i5 cars
Awere shipped during the month or 1909
\ns.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
NEWS AND NOTES.


Sullivan and Daniels have finished
driving n 100 foot contract in the Snow.
den tunnel situated in Silver creek. The
tunnel is owned by George, Elgin Il Co.
Il. r. Fouts, Dave Davies, Mark Harris
nd Henry Stevens, who having working
|on the Grizzly lode in Russell, have
moved the shaft house and whim to the
Slide lode, south OF the Lutz lode, and
will work there. They have fine look.
ing crevice in the bottom, which is 81
feet deep, and will sink to u depth Of 1OC
feet.
Clem Hcucr and Will Thompson have
taken lease Of the Straughn lode at the
head Of Spring street, and are sinking
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Don't Make ~ Mistake

And take the wrong train to Californ ia
this year. The Overland Limited sleep.
or leaves Denver 600 p. IN. daily.
Through round trip tickets allow stop
over at pleasure. No change of sleepers
10 middle Of night. Free side trip to
Salt Lake City. Meals Id dining cars
Most elegant and comfortable eauip.
ment on the finest train In the West at
no additional cost over other trims.
Sec your local agent or address T.. II,
Griffin, General Agent, Denver.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
SPLENDID SHOWING.

i At the Hall ranch the parties operat-
Ing the mines are feeling much elated
over the excellent showing that is being
made all through the property. About
IA month ago.they opened up an excellent
body of ore in sinking the Summit shaft
but owing to heavy inflow Of water were
delayed until they could handle it.
They put holster on shaft above, and
bailed water from both shafts with two
shifts. Last week they we're again able
to commence sinking. although they
have considerable water yet. but by
hoisting water continually from the
Bryan, they managed TO keep the men
at work. AS soon as sinking began the
crseice widened out, and increased In
LD(alues, and the vein is now the full
width OF the shaft, and getting wider
with every foot Of depth gained. On Tues
day they also opened fine streak OF
smelling ore in the hanging wall which
kassays very fine. The developments
Aow that the company have great
body of ore within short distance, and
only needs little more OF good syste-
matte development such as it is now re-
ceiving to put it on dividend paying
basis. They are working IA men on g.
hour shifts, but expect to soon increase
the force. In the spring or as soon as
the frost is out of the ground, they will
erect some cottages for their employees,
Office buildings, and put up larger
plant of machinery. Bruce NJ. Meyers
is looking after the property, aud Wm
Nicholas mas charge OF the underground
work.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
NEVADAViLLE.

Pat McNichols is reported as being
laid UP this week.
Thos. Chapple has quit the saloon
business, and will now sell only soft
drinks, cigars, and make bis pool tables
popular.
The recently organized Clover Club
will give their initial dance On Friday
evening. Good music will be in attend
ance. Tickets so cents and you are sure
to have a good time.
William Rowe returned:Saturday from
several days to Denver.
Matt Brown Jr. returned last Thurs
day evening from Cripple Creek.
Marshal Sam Hambly and James Rule
paid visit to Rollinsville last Friday.
The fire department held its regular
meeting last Moubay evening.
The town trustees met in regula ar sess-
ion on Tuesday evening and after the
auditing of bills and the transaction OF
the reSular monthly business the trust
ees appointed the judges for the coming
city election. The judges are for pre-
cicnt No 3, Geo ". Sparks, A Mills
johnson Quintral. Precinct No G. 7 T
Warren, Henry Trezise, Geo. Jenkins.
Frank Atkinson and bride returned
from their honeymoon last Friday.
Tony Caessairo was up from Denver
| last Friday visiting friends.
John Kloer. the popular barber went
He returned Sunday. George Craw.
ford came up from Denver to look afte
Mr.. Kloer's business during his absence
He returned to Denver yesterday.
Shames O'Brien who has bee in limbo
for several months, was around agair
MONDAY.
Matt Brown Sr was over from Gllsor
gulch on Monday visiting friends.
Richard Trezise rode the goat of th
, ~. NJ. A. this week after which the youn,
fellows enjoyed banquet
James Doyle Cane up from Denver OIL
TUESDAY to visit with friends and rel
ives.
n, Bourk this week moved his drul
s.or. cross the street, and yesterda,
w,s an..a I'D in Strengthening up. HI
will have n n zee place when completed.
MISS Gretcb,,n Parsons, who has beer
visiting her siste :, Mrs. Beaman at Red
stone, returned Sl'nda. "
Mrs S. A. Arnold OF Fes"eii Jetfer
SOD county is visiting Mr.. al 4 ME- J' j
Clark
Johu Hawn left yesterday afte moor
for Denver.
Thos. Davey and bride are now nicely
located and housekeeping at their res
idence in Dry Gulch.
Election Query-MR.. OBSERVER. Will
you please inform me as to whether it
will be necessary to have so signatures
to petition in order to file "Citizen's"
ticket. Answer-No, providing the ticket
is nominated by a convention.
Gilpin observer., 1903-03-05
Colds Are Dangerous.

How often you hear it remarked; "It's
only cold,' and a few days later learn
that the man is on his back with pnen.
monia. This is Of such common occurr-
ence that cold, however slight, should
not be disregarded. Chamberlin's Cough
Remedy counteracts any tendency to-
ward pneumonia. 1t always cures and
is pleasant to take. For sale by All
Druggists.