The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-08-17

and is serving his third term in
that Office. He was twice q candi-
date for sheriff and has always tax
en- a front rank in movements aim
ing at the weli-being of city. coun-
ty and state.
HoDEs "PIoNEER" GUN STORE.
In chronicling in this edition the
progressive business men of Corval-
lie, here is gentlemen who is en-.
titled to prominent mention. He
operates the we'll established and
tavorably known Hodes Gun Store,
which was established by his faith.
er, who came to this section of the
Pacific Coast in 81. 1t is one oi
the best equipped enterprises of the
kind in the West, and, Mr.. Hodes,
Jr., bas operated here two years
and is carrying on very successful
ly The business. He has been en-.
gagged for some time in mercantile
work in San Francisco, Chicago,
and is successor to the we'll and fav.
orably known Pioneer" Gun Ho
des.
| o. A. C. CLEANING AND REPAIRING.
Messrs. Swami & Van Cleve, rep
resentatives of the o. A. G. clean
ing and repairing establishment
must be given place of honor in
these columns. They are young en-
ergetic and rising" business boys
and we predict for them shining
mercantile career. They have bet n
operating here about six weeks and
at their establishment you may
have your shoes polished, to shine
like "niggers" heel, and trousers
pressed to look and fit like a
button in a coat. They are doing
well and are establishing splendid
trade.
A HODES-GROCER.
Mr.. Hodes is today running a
fine store, dealing out sugar and
coffee, spices. bacon, lard an provi-
sions as he has done since '81.
There are few houses in the com.
munity where his name is not a
household word, SYNONYMOUS for
fair treatment and good values. He
was born in Germany, but long
since pitched his tent under the
"Stars & Stripes He served
on the city council three years and
is a gentleman who believes in the
Golden Rule policy, and that a
good reputation is better than rich
es. Spotlsss integrity and living
it are the guiding stars in his deal.
ipgs with the public and be, more.
over, never lags behind 10 any
movement aiming at greater
Corvallis.
NEWTON .-BLACKsMITHs AMI
WAGON MAKERS.
1t is the obi j'ct to chronicle our
leading and successful business
men in this biographical review e.
dition and We therefore assign witt
pleasure a very high place to the
above named firm az they enjoy
the absolute confidence of the en-.
Tire commuaity. They conduct 8
general blacksmithing and wagor
manufacturing establishment whict
reflects the greatest credit 10 Philo
math. They are men Of sterling
worth and reliable, progressive citl
zens and have done much to bring
our town into line as one Of the best
places in the Willamette Valley tc
reside
BERRY & CARL-BICYCLEs AM
GENERAL. REPAIRING.
Those gentlemen do lively bus
iness and are first rBte artisans
They know their business in all its
ms and outs and they treat theil
customers in snch a manner that
they stand by them. Messrs. Berry
and Carl charge always as low g
price as work can be properly done
for, and the jobs be turns oat are
10. K. every time. They use only
good tools, their materials are only
the best and he, in Short. runs ar
up-to date place which is a credit
to the city. These gentlemen have
followed the business for six years
and have operated here for three
yeaIs. Mr.. Carl is native Of oul
beautiful> state and Mr.. Berry
though born in Minnesota, Ions
since pitched his tent on the Paci
tic coast.
C.E. Seton, Livery.
The Philomath livery, feed, ane
sale stable operated by Mr. c. E
Seton comes in for general mention
He attends to his own business anc
looks after customers promptly
He is courteous. .oblig ging, and more
| over on evce11ant feeder aud toke