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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30

o ce convinced that she was rlsi t
nothing could turn her from her
purpose. Her likes and dislikes
were pronounced, and hard to
change.
When about eight years of age
Maud Hurt was an energetic
worker In revival meetings. 60
ing among the congregation and
pleading with friends and ac-
quaintances to seek the salvation
$50 freely offered. She was in
fact considered a child wonder in
religious work. Her early life
was spent tor others and her
chief aim was to become as near
ly perfect as a christian could be.
Often has she gone to the home
of someone who was ill and with
true unsel6shness has cared to1
the children, done the washing
and other work .reely and with.
out price. Many a time b IS she
spent her last penny for some gift
for little child.
All her life Maud Hurt wa:
kindly and generous, with ar
even temper and good disposi
ton, and not until an evil in
huence led her into a by-patt
did she cause her parents sor1ow
She was 26 years of age Sept
tember 2otn. 'o6, having beer
born and reared in Benton coun
ty.
May charity, like mantle, fal
gently over her memory, a1lc
only her kind acts be remember
ed by those who knew her as ;
happy, innocent child.
"A FRIEND
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30
THY HAVE CONSOLIDATED.
Big Meeting Results in New Ar
--rangement-The Plan.

There was a rousing meeting
of citizens at Bellefountain Tues
day evening held for the purpose
of considering the advisability of
com bining the Green Peak and
the Bellefountain telephone COM
panies. A unanimous decision
in favor OF consolidating was the
result of the meeting, which was
entirely harmonious and satisfac-
tory to all concerned. It was
agreed that the trial: already Civ
en- the TWO separate Lines had
been verv successful and that the
central Office at Bellefonntain had
also been very satisfactory. This
has been in charge of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Porter, who were
highly commended for their SER
vices.
About two years ago COM
pany was organized with Fl
members and trunk line con-
structed from Corvallis to few
miies beyond Bellefountain with
central office at Bellefountain.
Last fall another company was
organized urder the name of the
"Green Peak" company, and
lines were built in various direc-
tions out of Bellefountain, al
though both companies used the
same central Office and also the
main trunk line to Corvallis.
After thorough trial of both,
it was decided that a consolida-
ton OF the two companies would
be. beneficial to all concerned,
and the meeting Tuesday night
was called.
A general committee was ap-
pointed consisting of the Green
Peak directors, John Perrin, H.
T. Bristow, J. P, Gregg and H.
L. Mack, aud of the Bellefoun-
tain telephone company's direc-
tors, Ed Williams, M. M. Waltz
and Robert Kyle. This commit
tee will draft a constitution and
bylaws forthe consolidated COM
pany, which will probably adopt
the name of the Bellefountain
company.
The Green Peak promoters
have levied an assessment sufh-
cient to buy their proportionate
share in the new organization.
Another meeting will be held
tomorrow evening, at which time
all questions will be settled and
everything placed in smooth run
ming order. The two lines will
remain IN operation until Dec
ember 23d. when the change
will occur. As at present organ
lied there are over 81 teleohones
in the new company, with more
to come in.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30
VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT.
Peculiar Case in Benton Circuit
Court. -

| A case that has been much
discussed and in which more than
ordinary interest Has heen taker.
was decided by the circuit court
in favor of the. defendant,
| 1t was the case, of ]. T. Bridges
VS. Malinda F. Starr as executTix
of the estate of, Mary A. Garling-
house, deceased.
The complaint sets forth that
Mary Clearinghouse on Aug. 9
'o3 s'for a valuable consider
atom executed in favor of plain
tiff promissory note for $1,000,
payable in one year, that the said
Mary CARING house died Sept. :,
'o5, leaving a will which was
admitted TO probate Sept. 22,
'o5, and on the latter date Nal,
india Starr was appointed execu-
trix OF the estate. The com
lo1aint further states thatin Feb.
Go plaintiff executed a claim for
the amount due, which claim was
rejected. by the executrix on
April IA, 'c6, and as no part of
the amount has been paid plain
tiff, demands judgment in the
amount of $1,000 with interest at
three per cent from August 1923.
The answer filed denies gener,
ally and specifically each and
every allegation made in the
complaint, and for further, sep
arate and second defense makes
the following statement:
That in 1901 or early in 1902
said Mary A Clearinghouse pur-
chased from c. E. Thomason cer-
tain mining stock for $4,000; that
in e,e,nber 1892, plaintiff by
Misrepresentation made Mary
A. and William Clearinghouse,
her husband, believe that Mrs. |
Clearinghouse had been defrauded
out of the 81, 900; that plaintiff |
falsely represented himself to be a |
skilled detective and a secret
service man of large experience
and agreed for the: sum of $1,000,
to secure the return of the
monty. - |
With this understanding it is
alleged plaintiff persuaded thel
couple to enter into contract
in Dec. 1902 whereby he agreed
to procure and produce evidence
in an action,or suit that would
result in the. recovery OF the
1000. In return for this he was
to receive $1,000, but only in the
event of the recovery of the
money:
The declaration is that plain,
tiff never fulfilled his part. of the
contract, although he represent
ed to have secured such evidence,
which represen ntatio ps ale d
clared to hive been :'wholly
| IdlSSs he ait rdS at e p =
ed to collect the $1,000 Of MARY
A. Clearinghouse, taking advan-
tage of Der age and weakness,
and this was the only consider
alton for making the promissory
note for $1,000, if such note was
ever made, and the defense de-
clares that the consideration was
illegal and void"
| Such is the case, bri' fly stat
ed, and after being out 22 min
utes the jury returned a verdict
in favor of the defendant, Mrs.
Malinda Starr, executrix.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30

See Zierolf for all kinds of prasa
seed, orchard, timothy and cloyer
seed. ~
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30
CORVALLIS COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY NoVE

animals, came down much tar
ther into the foothills this Fall
than for many years past, and
several were killed during the
open season very c.ose to the city
of Brownsville. The presence OF
deer SO far down in the valley is
taken by many. as an omen OF
severe winter.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30
There is no, Reason.

Why your baby should be thin, and
r1ful during the night. Worms are the
causs of thin sickly babies. 1t is natural
that HEALTHY baby should be fat and
sleep Nell. l. your baby does not retain
its food, don'l experiment with colic
cures and other medicine. but try bot
tie of Whites Cream Vermifuge, and
YOU will soon F. your baby have color
and laugh - il sAS1ld. Sold by Graham
4 WorthaM
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30
PARENTS MEETING
SUMMIT, OREGON, SATURDAY, DECEMBFR8 8, 1906,
SCHOOL HOUSE AT II O'CLOCK AM5 q

Program
Music Phonograph
Attitude of Toward the School,. Mr. j. A Codren
Singing.
The Big School Fair Next Year. sup't Denman
Singing. Observation-Disclosures.
Noon
- Basket Dinner
Singing. ..................-
What Should Teacher do Besides Teach. Mr. R. R. Miller
Singing.
Literary Program and Music
The Summit and the Nashville school have been invited to
furnish the literary numbers the program From past
experience this of the meeting will be well looked
after. There may be music other than that announced
= Basket Dinner
AS has been the custom, during the hour, general
basket dinner will be served Everyone is requested to
bring their dinner and help do their part In the past
complaint has been made that only few brought the
sary things suggest that all coming keep
in mind do their duty with this part of the meeting
Invitation
1t unnecessary to urge parents, and every person
interested in schoosto be there We all have learned to
know the great benefit to be derived from these meetings
Every person having child educate who has friend
who have children to educate should feel the great respon
sibity resting upon him. The parent because his child is
directly beneted and loyal citizen of this
men indirectly because he knows that the future of this
Republic and the happiness and prosperity of home
depends public school educate the So
you only listen and help with the dinner If have
question under the discussions of of the above
subjects the program other subject be free to
ask it. So with your family and your dinner bring
pleasant smile, cheering word glad handshake. 1t
will help one, too in the great work Of life.
Very truly
GEO. W. ,DEN,1AN
County School Sup't, BentonCounty Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30

Just completed. a compressed
Air Washer. There is nothing
to get out of order. I will Il r.
rant it to last fifteen years if t.
ed for. 1t will wash all classes q
goods. The price is $2. so, IT
weight is three pounds.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30
A Liberal Offer.


will give fifty dollars to t.
p-rson ,.@ho. can find any tv;r
><ank or lever washers in IT,.
United States that can do tb
york OF one Of the Harrington.
Ae,rtators in all kinds of wash
:, both heavy and light.
Now come and see me. You
rave nothing to loose. All
''n is ad'e ising. Always at
anme. Yours for all there is in
Il. r. S HARRINGTON.
Corvallis, Oregon
Leave orders at J. r. Smith
erdware. e7-
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30
A Word for Her.

Maud Hurt -Crefheld was from
childhood intensely religious.
Her corvictiors were strong, and
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30

The best baker ever in Corvallis
is Vossburg, at Small's Bakery.
'x94tf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-11-30

Ali kinds of grass seed for sa d
at Zierolf's-- Timothy, clover an
orchard grass seed. 74.f
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
From Tuesdays Daily.l

Another verdict Of guilty on the
charge Of maintaining q nuisance
under the liquor law was brought in
this morning in the district court.
The defendants 10 this case were
George Shook and Boyd Dehaven.
They will have to pay fines not less
than 800 or more than $500, and
serve not less than thirty days or
more than six months in the county
jail. A conviction on at least one
count has been made in every liquor
case tried 50 far at this term Of court
and several have pleaded guilty with
out trial. 1t appears now that sheriff
FavOr's house party win be well at
tended after court closes.
The case now on trial Is thst Of the
State vs. Wash Shook, zepheniah
Reed and Jesse Youally. The iniorma-
ton charges the defendants in twelve
counts with selling intoxicating
liquor and 10 one count With main
tsining 3 nuisance under he liquor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
Music PLEASED ALL.
Banda ROssa's Fine Reception BY
Abilene Audiences.

<hwhSHp <AuuhCuCcns
The Seelye theatre held the largest
audience In Its history last night
when the famous Banda Rosa gave
Its second concert under the auspices
Of the Fair association. About so
people stood throughout the pro-
gram. While only eight numbers
were listed as the regular program
the generous response to encores
more than doubled this and the
audience had two hours Of the best
music this town ever heard.
1t Is needless to attempt an appre-
citation Of the Banda Rosa. 1t Is one
Of the worlds great bands and It gave
Abilene last night music unexcelled
anywhere The renditions from class-
ic opera or in more popular form were
heartily enjoyed and deserved to bo.
From the first notes Of the program
to the instructive rising Of the audi
ence when "America" came at the
closing Of the final number there was
enthusiasm and joy for every moment.
The fair association deserves praise
for bringing such good music to All
lene- II is y be hoped that next year
not less than three days Of music win
be part Of the associations offering
to the people Of this community.
The receipts were 1929. The band
received $500 for the two concerts.
Other expenses including the theatre
were about 500. The association
win clear over 500. Had the
weather been fair three times that
sum would have been netted,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20

law on the south side in this city
Thirty-two witnesses have been sub
poenaed by the state and the trial Of
the case will probably occupy day
of the courts time.
Five more liquor cases are on the
docket and the greater part OF the
week will probably be taken up in
trying them.
J. K. Codding, Of Topeka, attorney
for the State Temperance Union, is
here to assist County Attorner Towner
in the trials Of the Herington liquor
cases, the first OF which is set for
Wednesday afternoon.
The following new citizens have
taken to oath Of allegiance to the
United States: Claus H. Coos, Ger
many; Robert Mitchell, James Nit
chell, John Mitchell, Jr., John Nit
chell and George Middleton, Scotland;
James r. Wilson, Ireland; John Mark,
Canada; William Boyce, Irelandi Al
bert Czarmowsky, Prussia, and Fred
erick BackhuS, Germany.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
Many JOintists Found
Guilty in District Court.

now on trial. About twenty-five
witnesses have been subpoenaed by
the state. The evidence introduced ID
similar to that offered in the Hart
case. many Of the present witnesses
having testified at that trial. The
general opinion Of the witnesses
seems to be that the stuff they bought
to drink was a poor substitute for
beer.
\ The counts as to selling liquor
against Geo. Shook have been dis
missed and he is being tried on main
tanning nuisance. At 8 o'clock the
testimony was all in and the case
was continued until Monday when
the arguments will be made.
The trial of these cases is taking
up'much more time than has been
expected and Judge Moore was COM
pelled to make changes in the dates
set for the trial Of cases next week.
The case Of King & O'Donnell vs..
Ernest Staatz, which was set for Mon
day, has been placed at the foot Of
the docket and it is doubtful whether
it will be reached this term. The
cases Of Christ Zumbrum and Frank
Schwab against the Board Of County
Commissioners, which were to have
been tried Wednesday, Will not be
heard at that time and Judge Moore
has ordered that no witnesses be
subpoenaed until further notice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
Dickinson Democrats
Have Fine Banquet.

pleasing speaker with . gift Of humor
that keeps his hearers good natuted.
He declared that Democracy had done
more for Kansas than any other poll
tical faith. He said
ut was a Democrat who was elect
ed governor in 1882 and during his
administration made the railroads un-
derstand that they must obey the
laws, under whose administration pas
senger fares were reduced to three
cents and laws we're adopted to pro-
tect the stock interests of Kansas,
keep the judiciary out Of politics and
reform the control Of educational and
charitable institutions. It was Judge
Martin, Democrat, who enforced the
prohibition law In Shawnee county
and IL was a Democrat, W. A. Harris.
who was wise and courageous enough
to cope with the railroads and make
the Union Pacific refund to the people
30 million dollars.n
He discussed national and other
state issues briefly.
X b
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
New Postal Card RuIes.

The postofIice department has ruled
that all post cards are mailabls at
the one cent rate with the following
exceptions:
All post cards bearing written COM
munications on the address side other
than the address are chargenble with
2 centa
Leather post cards which bear any
writing other than the address are
ehargeable with ? cents postage.
All post cards which do not con-
form to the regulations governing
the regulation postal card in size and
material are ohargeable with ? cents
postage Il they bear any writing other
than the address.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
[From Mondays Daiiy1

The trial Of the case Of the state vs..
Dan Hart and Thouss Hogan, which
was commenced in district court yes.
terday afternoon, was resumed this
morning and took up almost the entire
day. The defendants are charged in
twelve counts with the illegal sales o.
iatOxioatinel lfquarand with maintain.
ing a nuisance, and the state intro
duces the testimony Of about thirty
five witnesses in an effort to prove
the allegations sustained in the infor-
nation.
The hearing of the testimony was
attended with the usual reluctance on
the part Of the witnesses to admit
that they had been drinking anything
intoxicating. Malt mead seems to
have been the favorite beverage in
connection with this case. Some Of
the witnesses believed that it resem-
bled beer to some extent while others
said that they did not think the two
were in any way alike either in taste,
or smell or in the effect ON the con-
Sumer's state Of being after taking.
When the case was called this
morning, Hogan entered a plea Of
guilty as to one count Of the informs
tion and the court proceeded with
the trial Of Dan Hart. The case is
attracting considerable attention and
the court room has been filed with
spectators during the greater part Of
the day. Legal skirmishes between
the attorneys have been quite fire.
quent and Judge Moore has had occa-
sion to decide many technical ques-
tions in regard to the introduction Of
evidence. The case will probably not
go to the jury until late in the after
noon.
The following new citizens have
taken the oath of allegiance; Casper
Bluess, Switzerland; James M. Rob
son, Canada; Peter Hanson, Denmark;
Lars Christensen, Denmark.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20

The Democrats ran against rainy
weather for their banquet last eve
ming but about 100 were present and
they had a good time. The affair
was held In the X. P. hall and the
lunch was served by the ladies Of the
Reformed church who always do
things right. The menu included
chicken soup, roast beef, mashed po-
tatoes, jelly, cream slaw, sweet
pickles, fruit salad, cheese stars, ice
cream and cake, bread and butter,
coffee, fruit--which ought to satisfy
any party on earth.
9. s. Crawford acted as toastmaster
and these addresses we're made:
"Why . Democrat" J. A. Flack;
Thomas Jefferson, )" Leslie Wagaman;
Corporations VS.. People," J. w,
Howe; democratic Principles" W.
P. FEEDER, All the toasts were well
given and enjoyed.
H. P. Farrelly, candidate for lieu
tenant governor, made the principal
address, his subject being, 'Frhe Is.
sues in Kansas" Mr.. Farrelly Is q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
JOHN HILL AT REST.
Prominent Abilene Citizen Is CaIled
Home by Death.

AAVAtN~ w A<SeAShts
John Hill died at O'Clock this
morning. For some months he had
been in feeble health and the end
came peacefully. Mr.. Hills death
takes from Abilene a most worthy
citizen and one who by long life Of
probity and pure living had won lc
respect Of all.
Mr.. Hill was born In EdinbuIg,
Scotland, Feb. "a, 1887 came to this
county in 1874 and to Abilene In 1882.
He has been in business as a plumber
and steam lifting contractor since
1882. He was q member Of the G. A.
R., havingsserved through the war
with honor; a member Of the Metho-
dist church and the A. D. U. w. A
wife and four sons, Charles and
Arthur OF Abilene, David Of Salina
and William Of Chicago, survive him.
The funeral services Of John Hill
were held at the Lutheran church
at2 p. m. Wednesday, Rev. s. E.
Belts officiating, Burial in Abilene
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20

get in this county for some time to
come as the dispensers thereof will
probably all have retired to Sheriff
Favor's quiet retreat by the end Of
this term Of court. The proprietors
Of the three places that have been
said to be doing business in this city
have all been convicted and have Jail
sentences awaiting them and it is not
likely that any strangers will come
here to enter into the business at this
time.
One Of the Herington cases, the
State VS.. J. D. Hornberger, ct al. is
now on trial. The testimony looks
rather dubious for the defendant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20

The jury in the case Of the State vs..
Dan Hart in the district court last
eyenir- returned verdict Of guilty"
upon the twelfth count Of the infOrma-
tion. This count charged the de-
fsndant With maintaining q common
nuisance under the prOhibitory laws
Of the state and the penalty cor the
ofense is a fine Of not less than sioo
or mors than $500, and imprisonment
in the county jail for 3 period not
less than thirty days 9r more than six
monthS.
Another liquor case. the state rs
George shook sad Boyd Dehassn' Is
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
Coburn Will Come to
County Fair at Abilene.

aud found it to be impossible to ac.
cept one tenth Of the many invitations
received. In view Of these facts the
association feels that Mr.. Coburn is
paying . high compliment to the fair
Perhaps no man in Kansas is as near
the heart Of the farming community
as Mr.. Coburn,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
Welded A BALL PLAYER.
Miss Hazel Mulvane, Topeka Heir
eas. Keda Suddenly.

Miss Hazel Mulvane Of Topeka. who
has often visited here. was married.
yesterday st Topeka to "spec" Hurl-
bert, center fielder Of the Topeka
ball team. She is aged 20. be is
aged so. They we're married without
her parents even susPecting that she
knew him. The Topeka papers say
he is part owner Of $ joint but this
he denies. The wedding created q
sensation in Topeka
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20

The Fair Association is pleased to
announce to the people Of Dickinson
county that Secretary F. D. Coburn
Of the state beard Of agriculture will
be present during the fair. The asso-
citation feels highly complimented by
Mr.. Coburn's coming visit. He has
been invited to fairs all over Kansas,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
GIRL is BADLY BURNED.
Daughter Of s. H. Mccullough Has
Serious Accident.

SOLOMON, Sept. lS.-Madge, the six
year old daughter Of s. H. McCul-
Tough. was quite dangerously burned
Sunday night about twelve o'clock.
She struck a match to light her way
down stairs to get drink and her
clothing caught fire. Her screams
awakened the members Of the family
but before they got the fire out one
side Of her body was badly burned
She is reported better today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
New Teacher In Garfield.

Prof. otho Weir, graduate Of the
Kentucky State University and with
considerable teaching experience, has
been employed to assist In the 7th
and sth grades Of the Garfield build
ing, teaching grammar, history and
reading. The large attendance, over
20 in a room, made it impossible for
the teachers to do justice to the pupils.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-09-20
spoke to oount tVltte. Were Arrested

London, Sept. 17.-The Dolly Mails
Berlin correspondent says that when
Count Witte arrived at Bad Soden, d
few days ago a crowd Of Russians sur
rounded his motor car outside his ho-
tel. One Of these persons approached
Count Wltte and spoke a few words.
when q policeman slezed him and
placed him under arrest Others q
the crowd expressed their indignation
at the arrest Of the companion and a.
q result ali were taken into custody.
Nothing was disclosed BY the polics
as 70 the characters Of the prisonerA