The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-06-04
Miss Daisy Brown is clerking
In Miner & Wellsher's this week.

Miss Daisy Brown is clerking
In Miner & Wellsher's this week.
Leslie Lilly left Thursday for bis
home at Roseburg, after a three
weeks visit at the home of his father
in Corvallis,
-Miss Linnie Small of Silver Lake,
former popular OAC girl, arrived
Wednesday for commencement Wis
it with Corvallis friends.
Clarence Jorv of BIodgett has
sold his farm TO Merritt Pratt. The
consideration was S164O, and Mr..
Pratt took possession Tuesday.
Mrs. January and two children
arrived Wednesday TO attend the
funeral Of Mrs. January's grandmoth-
er, Mrs. Elizabeth Martin.
W. J, Howell of the Farmers Ho-
tel. left Yesterday for bis homestead
on the Yachats. He will be absent a
week or ten days.
The teachers Of the public schools
held an informal dinner party at
Hotel Corvallis Wednesday evening.
The occasion was enjoyed by half a
dozen teachers
w. E, Yates and family leave in
few days for Brownsville, where
they will spend week in attendance
at the Pioneers picnic.
The Church of Christ will observe
Children's Day next Sunday. There
will be special services at the Sunday
school and program by the children
at s 90 p. m.
Amber & Walters have sold the
Clarence Jory ranch of 100 acres near
Blodgett to W. V. Pratt late Of Color
ado. Some stock goes 10 with it and
the price paid was 81 600.
The first session of the annual
convention of the Benton County Sun
day school was held at the copgrega-
tlonel church at 2:30 Thursday after
noon. A number Of delegates are 10
Attendance from the various Sunday
schools Of the county. The sessions
close at noon today.
The roof has been moved from
the remaining half OF the carriage
factory, and the two upper stories
have likewise been taken off. There
will now be building two stories
high, with the tower still In position,
and the structure has been leased as
warehouse. A roof is being placed
on the north half OF the building,
which has recently had the upper
stories torn away.
AT the college chapel last evening
there was an ENTERTAINMENT given for
the benefit Of the Village Improve
ment society of this city. The fea-
lures included stereoptican views of
famous musicians, with brief sketches
OF their careers, and Illustrations were
given by local musicians, with both
vocal and instrumental selections. An
edmlssion fee of ten cents was charged,
the funds to go to the Improvement
society. The affair was in charge of
Miss Smell, who deserves credit for the
success OF the evening.
Real estate deals recently nego-
tiated by Amber & Walters, include
the following: A house and lot in
Phllomath, to William Castle, son of
Bishop Castle of the q. B. church, for
$500, the property 10 known as the
Mccullough house. Possession is to
be given July 1st. Also, the l.. Van
Blaricom 40 acres three miles south
Of Philomath. to F. q. Miller, late of
Oklahoma, for 5000. possession given
immediately. A son of Mr. Miller pur-
chased 800 &C ranch of Mr. Amber
about six months ago. which is proof
that the Millsrs are well pleased with
Oregon.
Mrs J. N. Dolpb, wife of the ex-
senator, is the guest of Mrs Chester
Doiph and children, in this city. The
former has recently returned from
New York, where she spent the winter
with her daughter. Ia her homer, a
reception was given by Mrs Chester
Dolph at the home of General and
Mrs I. j. Thorp, in Jobs Addition,
Wednesday afternoon from three to
six The effair was d very pleasant
one for those present. Dainty refresh
ments We're served by Miss Thorp and
Miss Daphne Dolph. Many cid time
friends Of the honored guest were
present at Wednesdays funtion, which
rendered the occasion one Of special
pleasure to all.