Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-06-29

Inquire at this ofhce. 04t1
The Episcopal Sunday school en-
ljoyed picnic south of town, We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Simmons of
Blodgett were Corvallis visitors
Tuesday.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Taylor left
Wednesday for The Dalles where
they are to reside.
Mre. James Wilson of Salem was
the guest one day this week of Mrs.
Inez Wilson in this city.
Economy fruit jars are found at
Zierolf's. 53tf
S. M. Woods returned yesterday
from Eugene, where he went Tues
day to oMciate at wedding. ois
Mics Mabel Becker of Albany is
thegguest for week of her cousin,
Miss Mabel Wood, in this city,.
Mr.. and Mrs. FL. Reed and fam
| lily left Tuesday to spend a few
weeks at a hop yard near town.
A marriage license was issued
Wednesday to Bert Winkle and
Miss Nellie Jones, both of Benton
county. IS
Miss Frances Gellatly has ac-
cepted a position as bookkeeper for
F. L. Miller and is to begin work
Monday.
Rev. C. T. Hurd and family left
yesterday for Portland to attend a
family reunion at the home of a
relative.
F. @. Gray returned yesterday
from attendance at the Turner
campmeeting. The family wall re-
main over Sunday.
The snag boat Mathloma COM
pleted her labors at this place and
left for upper river points Monday.
She has been clearing the channel
of snags, near Fischer's mill.
Celebrate the 4th of July 10 style.
Buy your toggery at Nolan's. 54-5
W. J. Wilbanks, Thomas White
horn and son Claud, returned the
first of the week from a three days
fishing trip at Big Elk. They
brought home 553 fine trout as
proof Cf their skill in angling.
J. Fred Yates has purchased of
Mrs. Jessie Flint the old building
on Third and Monroe streets known
for years as the Temple of just
ice". The house is at present oc-
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Nc
Henry as dwelling.
There is general complaint at the
scarcity Of laborers just now, it be-
ing almost impossible to secure
help in any line OF work. Judging
from the state papers there is the
same trouble in other communities.
Farmers are finding it difficult to
get assistance in the hay field at
ST. SO per day, and board.
For Sale-Fine old violin at
sacrifice. Inquire st this Office. 54tf
Another place that will celebrate
the Fourth in splendid style is
Alsea. A fine program is being
prepared, and as everyone kLowe,
the dinners served by Alsea cooks
cannot be beaten. In addition to
these features there will be all sorts
of races, ball game and tug of
war, and fine time is promised to
all who attend. The public is cor
daily invited.
Teams wanted at once to haul
wood. P. A. Kline. 53tf
A test of the pressure in the new
water system of Corvallis was made
Tuesday night by the fire company
at the Presbyterian church corner.
The hose was adjusted and two
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height of about $50 feet, showing
the. enormous pressure that is avail
able and which can be had in time
of fire. The test was highly salts
factory to those concerned.
For economy fruit jars see lie
rolf. 53tf
There was very good attend
ancs at the contata, "Crowning the
Fairy Queen" given Tuesday even
ing at the opera house by Mrs. NJ.
S. Mush and Mrs. J. L. McCaus-
land. Everything passed off beau
tifully and the audience was ap-
preciative. The drill of the fairies
is said to have been especially fine.
The children who participated n
the affair are to be given q picnic
bu Mrc Rush opd Mrs MoCoue