| Corvallis Gazette Corvallis, Or.
chronological, with keywords CG 1880 CG 1865-76 CG 1878 CG 1879 | to newspaper menu CG 26 (cont) New Year's Number. [M. prob Jan 2, 1880] outside-Tot [??] history CG26 Jan 2, 1880 waterfront ,City of Corvallis: [planing?] mill and door end sash factory, worked by W.M. Pitman. 2 wheat warehouses belonging to Cauthorn, together storage capacity 150,000 bu. 2 stmboat warehouses, where river steamboats land and take up passengers, freight, 9 mo. yr; intermission of 3 mo during summer. The Alden Fruit House, now partly occupied as a packing house by Corvallis Fruit Company, which owns the Plummer patents for fruit dryers for counties of Benton, Linn, Lane. The Corvallis Saw Mills; extensive mills, capacity 18,000 ft lbr per day, also planing machinery. The Corvallis Flour Mills, above town on banks Willamette, supplied with fine head of water fm the Mary's river, rapidly increasing repuration; [M 2004: prob should be: reputation]; mill has 4 run of stones and its brand of flour well known and steemed. [M. as typed; prob means esteemed.] Corvallis Flour Company; after careful inquiry of many localities Messrs. Belknap and Kitton located Corvallis; rapid increase of business; and provision of a good iron foundry, with all modern plant and fittings and all apparatus necessary for both constr. and repairs of agric. implements and machinery proved great advantage to town, district. The Main street of town well supplied with stores and business houses, most of long established credit; but last yr several new competitors for public favor. Beginning at the North end and on the West side of Second Street, the New England Hotel; house kept by Dr. and Mrs Vincent enjoys great repute for excellence of cuisine, kindliness of host and hostess. Next stands the New Palace market, Nick Bacson; best of meat -- outside is generally a coop of poultry proclaiming loudly, kill and eat. We then come to fine new grocery store Messrs. John Ray & Son; new brick bldg stimulated props into enlarging stock; almost imposs to demand anything in their line of business without its being at once forthcoming. Crossing the next street we find at corner the store of Mr Max Friendly; one largely patronized by farming friends, who desire to find collected under one roof all necessaries and many luxuries which supply needs away on the prairie. Messrs. Allen & Woodward well filled drug store, books, stationery, all other varieties usually sold establ. of their nature. Next we come to store of Messrs. Stock & Co, dlrs genr'l mchdz, long established in city. Passing Carlile's [print] store of cigars, tobacco, candies, notions, with billiard room in rear, we come to the barber shop of T J Bulford: the spot where many congregate almost every afternoon, sitting around stove; besides privilege of gossip enjoyed every barber shop thruout world, friend Tom has made it headquarters of Benton Co Sporting Club; members drop in at odd moments, even if hair or beard needs no attention, sure of hearing full particulars on match hunts, glass ball shooting, base ball and cricket matches, according to season. Passing on and noticing new furniture store opened this yr, M P Weber; full selection chairs, tables, mattresses ,consoles, bureaus in foreign end native woods, we come to the Household store; recent in origin, but prop. studying public convenience in variety of grocery goods, cigars, tobacco, wines and liquors in bottle, and in = CG 27 moderation of their price list. Passing Centennial Market Messrs. I Taylor & Son, with full assortments of all kinds, tt exhibit alike the suitableness of Or. climate to full devel. of sheep, cattle and pigs, and skill of butcher, we come to genr'l store of Mr Blumberg; specialty in assortment of skins generally displayed; oftentime huge pair elk antlers stands outside this store, proving there are bold and persevering hunters still to be found Benton co. We must not forget Mr Rosenthal, another store general mchdz all sorts. Crossing the side street reach new block of bldg just erected by Messrs Jacobs & Neugass for their store, and Messrs Hamilton & Co for their Bank; this block, handsome ground floor, well lighted offices above, speaks well of rapid devel of trade of town. Next to bank comes drug store of Messrs Goldson & Craham. neat bldg with fine display divers [print] colored bottles invites passer-by to enter, and apply for medicine for imaginary ills. Passing iron and tin ware store of Mr Webber, with large assortment stoves and kitchen furniture, we pass meat market, Mr. Scrafford. Messrs. Jacob & Neugass [print] old store adjoining, however convenient in times past, looks now but ill adapted to contain their varied stock of dry goods and gnrl mchdz. After looking in at the Bakery with inviting array cakes, candies, bread, canned goods and special stock of toys and notions for benefit of young folks, we come to the watchmakers; Mr Greifoz sell you brand new clock or put in good order your old favorite. Next we come to Mr Lock, boot and shoe maker; ready made goods or measure for pair of home mfg. We invited to enter adjoining spacious hardware store Messrs Woodcock & Baldwin; hardly article in their line cannot produce at minute's notice; fitting shop well equip. with tools, larqe warehouse filled with agric. machinery. Adjoining is drug store of Messrs Graham & Hamilton, larqe stock drugs and medicines, assortment books, stationery, window glass, wall paper. The Bank of Messrs W B Hamilton & Co originated in a portion of this store, but rapidly increasing husiness demanded to now brick bldg. We look in at genrl store Mr Harris, lg stock mchdz all descr, glance at tastefully dressed millinery window of Mrs Kelly's dressmaking establish and shortly come to store of Messrs A Cauthorn & Son, large number customers for general store; also Mr T E Cauthorn davel. lg business in agric. machinery. Beyond Mr Harris we find attractive show of Mrs E K Rinker in hair work of all devices. Mr. Ira Miller, sculptor and stone mason is never without useful and delicate work in monuments or chimney pieces. One of old establ. boot and shoe makers is Mr D B Irvin, esp. home mfg. At other end of town we find another bootmaker, Mr H Mann's, who is always hard at work; we cannot stay to notice in detail 3 forges and blacksmith shops on the other side of rd, and also carriage bldg and repairing factory of Mr Horning; But returning along the east side of the Main st, we pass one or two attorneys office and dentist's parlors, and millinery and dry goods stores and look in at Messrs Drame [as I typed it] and Crant's, the tailors; stay here 'cause sure of seat by stove and good chat on travel, wild adventures in the lone north land before anchored himself Corvallis. This side of rd gives us choice in saddlery and harness; either Mr St Clair's or at Mr Hemphill's, customer sure of honestly made goods and moderate prices. After passing old establ hotel of Mrs Haskins, we reach the Occidental, kept by Mrs Polley [print]. This hotel seems always full; recently erected, dining room with long rows tables well furnished with guests, lively scene meal times, Corvallis boasts excellent livery and feed stables, Sol King, who adds to this business by the many duties of Sheriff of county; no one grumbles at a poor carriage or mean horse, who hires fm Sol. = CG 28 [M. prob Jan 2, 1880] Corvallis Gazette New Year's Number. Outside-school church? CG28 Jan 2, 1880 Corvallis College, organized 1864 by methodist Episc church, South, Hon B F Burch being instrumental in its establ; Prof Wm A Finley 1st prexy; he came in 1865. Prof Joseph Emery, still tchr at college, appointed 1867, tchr continuously ever since; but upon designation of this institution by the State as its Agricultural College, the bd of Trustees was reorganized, and all distinctive denominational features, if it ever had any, disappeared entirely. law provides for free tuition of 60 young men over 16 yrs old, may secure appointment to scholarship by asplying to State Senator for district they reside; lists tchrs, divisions of classes and subjects. [M. 2005. Is this part of article above or separate item?] Jan 2,1880 History Lhc CG 28 Jan 2, 1880 earlier history of Yaquina bay, Capt Hillyar, schr Cornelia Terry entered bay For oysters,1864; soon after Capt J J Winant came with schnr Anna G. Doyle; capt Winant leased entire business, paying 15 cts per bushel for all oysters taken [fm Indian reservation]. oyster business attracted attention, wagon rd built to tide water; pressure strong, Indian Dept conceded the people's claim [for settling]; U S Senator Nesmith succeeded in having all tt part of Coast Reservation between Alsea river south and Cape Foulweather north of Yaquina Bay opened for settlement. Jan 1866, first settlers founded site to be Premier sawmill. [writer was a soldier stationed there.] The writer had a hankering after town sites, and knowing Portland "got the start" by being located where the "ships and wagons could meet," naturally looked upon head of navigation, now Elk City, as the point. I remember well the chilly east wind, the grey of the extremely frosty morning, the melancholy chant of four Indians paddling the canoe, and the satisfaction Mr. Copeland and myself enjoyed, believing we were a little ahead of any one else. [print, separate wds.] Muffled up and seated in the bow of the canoe, we laid off the townsite in wide streets, planted shade trees, and made comfortable provision for parks and fountains, for we were in a liberal mood. The "sweet bye and bye" came when we were to land and proclaim ownership to the coveted prize. On reaching the top of the bank we found a man dressed, or rather undressed, for he had on nothing but a belt and a pistol. He was trying to kindle a fire, evidently having just arrived. To the question, "how long have you been here," He said: "Long enough to hold the ground." The fellow's language was more forcible than elegant, and we concluded town sites were poor property anyhow. Passing down the bay that day, Jan 8,1866, every man we met was moving up or down, or across the river. Each one seemed possessed of a valuable secret. Every man took a claim and some two. J.W. walked into Coquelle John's hut, on Coquelle Point, informed Lo "with the untutored mind" [print] that the land belonged to the whites, hustled the Indian out, seated himself on a soap box by the fire. In less than an hour Capt. Sol. Dodge came along, gave J.W. $80 for his chance. J.W. pocketed the money, jumped into his canoe and soon had another claim. "On this day I have took the present site of Newport." The day following the valley folks began to arrive, mad with excitement. Claims changed hands rapidly. Money was very plenty and speculation ran high. 1st school house built on Wm Graham's land. 1st schooner, "Flora Maybell," built by Peck & Co. 1st stmr, "Oneatta," built by Kellogg Bros; Dr Geo Kellogg ran the 1st steamer, that old "Pioneer" on the bay; lst school taught on the bay on South Beach, by T J Griggs, now supt schools Marion co. 1st sermon I remember hearing, Rev Callison, his audience seated on the drift woods opp. present site of Newport. = CG 29 Here was held the first 4th of July celebration. Hon. Richard Williams read the Declaration of Independence. Judges C----h and K----y, each delivered an oration. [M. must refer to Chenoweth, Kelsay.] These gentle men were anxious to please the sovereigns of the bay, who in those days held the balance of political power. The people and the time had arrived, and Judge K- ---y was nervous and wanted to begin; wished some one [print,2 wd] to call the assembly to order. Full of youthful conceit, I had taken a position to be admired by the populace, when Judge K--- came up excitedly and said, "man, jerusalem, get your bell or drum and make a noise, don't you see." Some practical joker had told the Judge it was my business to post bills and ring bells on all public occasions. It is proper to say both orators did well. The battles of the revolution were fought out in scrupulous detail, and the young heart fired with patriotic enthusiasm. 1st stage line run by Kit Abbey, followed by Frank Stanton's Express; by this line we received, sent letters 10 c ea; now we have a tri-weekly U S Mail. The certainty of improvement on the bay, and the completion of the Oregon Pacific R.R. gives encouragement and forecasts a bright and prosperous future for Benton county. [signed.] Rialto. Jan 9,1880,missing Jan 16,1880 Climate history Lhc CG 29 Jan 16, 1880 most fearful wind storm tt has visited this state since occupation by whites, occured last Fri, 9th; greatest losses in Portland. Loss of property there $75,000. East Portland, Salem, other. Corvallis. Yaquina. [M. no notes abt S. end of state.] Racism outside-Tot CG 29 Jan 16, 1880 serious charges abt way Indians Alsea treated by white officials. Jan 23,1880 Outside-RR paper-cut CG29 Jan 23, 1880 OCRR to Corvallis; 3 cheers for Westside. last mon afternoon 1st constr. train of Oregon Central RR co entered corporate limits of the "Heart of the Valley" [Corvallis]. [shows cut of old loco.] [cp] Jan 30,1880 -- Feb 6,1880 Lhc-rock Srh CG29 Feb 6, 1880 The contract for quarrying and delivering the rock for the Coos Bay harbor work has been awarded to H.H. Luse at $32 per cubic yard. + Hume-name fish outside-Tot CG 29 Feb 6, 1880 Mr. Geo. W. Hume has disposed of his interest in the late Hume & Duncan cannery, on Capt. Flavel's dock at Astoria, to the West Coast Packing Company, now building a new cannery near Upper Astoria. + Febl3,1880 ,Feb 20,1880 --- Feb 27,1880 Hume-name fish invention? CG29 Veb 27, 1880 R D Hume, John West, perfected a model machine for filling cans with fish. Outside-Tot novelty-woolen CG29 Feb 27, 1880 Ashland's woolen mills will use 100,000 lbs wool this year; only 30,000 last yr. Mar 5, Mar 12,1880 --- Mar 19,1880 Health Srh misc-saying CG29 Mar 19, 1880 dead body W A Scott, Port Orford, Curry co, found on beach abt 4 mi below Bandon; apparently lain down, chilled to death; 63 yrs; lived lonely life among the hills. Other mining CG29 Mar 19, 1880 New mines discovered on West Cow creek tt promise well. Outside-road outside-Tot CG29 Mar 19, 1880 Crescent city wagon rd enterprise again being agitated. = CG 30 Corvallis Gazette Mar 19,1880 Hermann health [wilderness] misc-word CG Mar 19, 1880 Mr. B. Herman [print] of Roseburg, while crossing the Umpqua mountains last week, became lost and wandered about suffering intensely from cold for severa1 hours in the night. By the thoughtfulness of his wife who had slipped a candle and matches in his saddle-bags, he was saved the horror of passing a wretched and lonely night in the mountain fastnesses [print], or perhaps rescued from death itself. By the light of the candle he was enabled to find his way back to the right road and to hospitable shelter for himself and horse. + Judge CG30 Mar 19, 1880 Judges Kelsay, Burnett, been at supreme ct this wk. Paper character literary CG30 Mar 19, 1880 W A McPherson, Josephine co, may take ed. charge of Salem Statesman; one of most graceful and forcible writers in this state. Mar 26,1880 Paper CG30 Mar 26, 1880 Rsbg Plaindlr has purchased new press; outlay occasioned by increased circulation; Bro. Byars. Health outside-Tot CG30 Mar 26, 1880 Diptheria prevalant, Walla Walla. Crime outside-RR misc-saying? CG30 Mar 26, 1880 M T Ward, the absconding Oregon RR contractor been paying his addresses to young lady British Columbia, representing he single man of means. Came near marrying, her father looked into his past history; now Ward is anxious to find new fields in which to display talents of love-making. nq at all Apr 2, 1880. Outside-name politic misc-saying? CG30 Apr2, 1880 Letter fm A G Mulkey, his name appeared as candidate for Greenback party; he says he hasn't acted for that party, not sufficiently strong in that faith to be candidate. [ more issues are on that microfilm] -- CG 1865-76 CG 1878 CG 1879 | to newspaper menu |