1897-1903: Everyday Goings On of The Holy Rollers BC (Before Creffield)

 

Most of these earliest articles are from the Corvallis Gazette and Corvallis Times, the latter of which had a regular feature titled, Local Lore, News Of Corvallis and Vicinity Told in Brief, The comings and Goings of People, Social Gossip, Personal Mention and Other Items of Public Interest. While not as juicy as the later stuff (the sex scandals, the mass insanity, the murders, etc.) they do give one a glimpse into what life in Oregon was like in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

 

Newberg Graphic 11/1902/1891 p3

Charley Mitchell has charge of the land Mr. Votaw of Tacoma bought of Marion George and is preparing to set a large orchard on it.

 

Corvallis Times 12/28/1893 p3

The Salvation Army captured nine prisoners last week.

 

Corvallis Times 6/31/1894 p1

The Salvation Army occasionally gets a new recruit. The other day a little lassie came into our midst being very poorly clad; no shoes, not bonnet, no wrap, a Mrs. Sam Dixon took her in and gave her a home. Sam says she is looking for more soon.

 

Yamhill County Reporter (McMinnville) 12/14/1894 p3

Sometime during the last winter Alfred Moore put an apple away in his trunk to see if it would keep until the 4th of July. The apple was forgotten until one day this week when it was found to still be sound, but on being exposed to light and air it soon turned black.

 

Yamhill County Reporter (McMinnville) 12/14/1894 p3

Mrs. Mitchell, the wife of Chas. Mitchell who resides a mile northwest of Newberg, died suddenly Wednesday night at two o’clock. The deceased has a spell of sickness two weeks ago, but seemingly had about recovered. On Wednesday she felt rather badly, but no alarm was felt in the family until in the night, when she was taken worse suddenly and died in a few minutes.

 

Corvallis Times 1/7/1897 p3

A PIECE OF HOODLUMISM

 

While the Salvation Army was busied with the usual nightly parade on Main Street, the other night, some unknown person emptied on the floor of the barracks the contents of a bottle of skunk musk. The musk is supposed to be the same that Barber Case bought of a country lad, mention of which transaction was made in the TIMES last issue. When the army with its congregation arrived at their headquarters to proceed with the usual nightly meeting, the stench inside the room was so vile that few people cared to brave it, even in the hope of securing salvation free. The odor, it is said, even hangs about and haunts the place to this day, in spite of the fact that every effort was made to remove it.

 

 

Corvallis Times 8/7/1897 p1

The Salvation Army of Corvallis attacked Philomath last Tuesday night in force under the leadership of Ensign Leigh with his kintograph, assisted by Capt. Duthie and Lieut. Spencer. The meeting was held in the brick college chapel. Ensign Leigh explained the social work of the Salvation Army and what has been done to relieve the poor and destitute in this division known as the North Pacific Chief division.

 

Corvallis Times 12/8/1897 p3

MANY ARE PROSTRATED

There was Poison in the Food -- Head Cheese and Sausage that made People sick.

 

Forty-six Corvallis people prostrated, all seriously and some dangerously ill, with all the physicians in town on the jump in caring for them is the unfortunate condition brought about as a result of the consumption of poisonous food the latter part of the week. So far no fatalities have resulted, and it is believed by physicians in charge that the danger point is passed; but some of the victims are still in a bad state of prostration, with the deadly poison thoroughly distributed through the physical system.

 

The food eater was head cheese and sausage, made last week on the farm of John Hurlburt who resides several miles south of Corvallis. A quantity of the product was brought to town and distributed as a delicacy among a circle of relatives and friends, many of them, being members of the Salvation Army. In every instance, according to the best information obtainable, where one ate either the head cheese or sausage, serious illness has resulted. The symptoms are invariably the same, and include violent vomiting and purging, accompanied by terrible pains in the stomach and bowels. The physicians have in each case diagnosed the illness as poison, and the antidotes applied have usually had the desired effect in reducing the pain and arresting the further progress of the disease toward an alarming stage. The affected food has not only been fatal to persons but also to domestic animals. A friend took a small slice of the head cheese to Mrs. Horton, who suffers with the illness. She declined to eat it, and her daughter Addie ate a small portion and laid the remainder of the slice on the table. The house cat came along, ate the remainder and has ever since been the sickest cat in town. A pet dog on the premises of O.V. Hurt ate a small quantity of the stuff and its health has since been similar to that of the cat.

 

So far as known those ill as a result of eating the food are: O.V. Hurt, wife and four children, besides Burt Sharp and Miss Whiteman residing in the same family; Captain Plumstead, wife and child, and Marion Woods, all residing at the Salvation Army barracks, Plutarch Lewis, wife and three children, ... Mr. Starr, a brother of Mrs. O.V. Hurt; ...

 

Of all the victims probably O.V. Hurt, Mrs. Plutarch Lewis, Miss Whiteman, and Mrs. Gardner have been the most seriously affected. Mr. Hurt ate of the head cheese Friday evening at supper. Before daylight the next morning he was taken sick, but was at his place at Kline's store during the forenoon Saturday. Pains in the stomach and bowels and during the succeeding night violent purging and vomiting made his case alarming. Dr. Farra was summoned and the case was at once pronounced as a result of poison. By this time, which was early Sunday morning, all the rest of the household was similarly ill. Up to yesterday all in the house were still confined to bed, with the exception of Mr. Hurt their condition was considered improved. Mr. Hurt himself was in a serious condition of prostration, still suffering more or less pain, and very much exhausted.

 

Corvallis Gazette 12/31/1897 p3

The debut of the Corvallis Salvation Army Brass Band is to shortly occur.

 

Corvallis Times 1/5/1898 p2

Salvation Army Affairs

 

A ten days session of the annual camp meeting of the Salvation Army was concluded on Monday evening last. The services were largely attended and to the ranks there was an accession of four recruits. Major Marshal, chief division officer for the Northwest and Staff Captain, sectional officer with headquarters at Salem were present Monday evening, the former commissioning a number of minor officers. Among them were members of a band recently organized. The work here under the direction of Captain Plumstead and Lieut. Pearson is being prosecuted energetically and successfully. The soldiers now enrolled in the Corvallis corps number thirty-three.

 

Corvallis Gazette 4/8/1898 p3

May (sic) Hurt, listed an excellent Young Soldier boomer for the Salvation Army newspaper [The War Cry], and receives second prize nationwide for greatest amount of papers sold. This enterprising Salvation Army lassie wins a fine guitar.

 

Corvallis Gazette 1/5/1900 p3

Unearthed exposed! Made public! Terrible tragedy! Full details! Names given! A blood stained bag! Ghastly contents to be exposed Saturday night 8 o’clock at the Salvation Army hall, January 6th. Full particulars of greatest crime ever made public. All are welcome.

 

Corvallis Gazette 1/19/1900 p3

O. V. Hurt left Wednesday for a visit with his parents and other relatives at Oakland City, Indiana. He left this city of his boyhood 22 years ago and this will be his second visit home in ten years. Mr. Hurt will visit Salt Lake City, Denver, St. Louis, and other prominent cities and will be absent about three weeks.

 

Corvallis Gazette 2/9/1900 p3

O. V. Hurt arrived home Wednesday from his visit East. All along the line people appeared prosperous and happy. A mild winter is being experienced everywhere, not a drop of rain being seen by Mr. Hurt after leaving Oregon and no severe cold weather. Mr. Hurt arrived in Portland in time to take part in the proceedings of the Republican League to which he was a delegate from this city. He was elected delegate to the national league which meets in Washington, D.C.

 

Corvallis Gazette 3/23/1900 p2

Meeting of the Salvation Army

 

The Salvation Army are now about to enter upon their annual Self Denial week. This year a special meeting will be held each night, and will open Saturday March 24 by the presence of Brigadier and Mr. Marshall of Portland. They have charge of the Northern Pacific division of this work and those who attend their services are promised a blessed time. The Brigadier and his wife who is a beautiful singer will be with us both Saturday and Sunday, March 24, 25. Then following their visit will come the work of special meetings. The churches are expected to take a prominent part in these meetings and a harvest of souls is expected. An offering will be taken for the benefit of starving India, and the spiritual social operations of the Army in America. Everybody should attend these meetings.

 

Corvallis Gazette 4/13/1900 p3

O.V. Hurt was chosen congressional committeeman for Benton County at the republican convention at McMinnville, Tuesday.

 

Corvallis Gazette 5/18/1900 p3

Special Meeting

 

When we realize the great need of the out-pouring of God’s Spirit upon His Saints and see the awful conditions which surround us in souls perishing before our eyes, we wonder what can be done to cause an advancement upon the enemy, and snatch a few brands from the burning. Now we of the Salvation Army ask the cooperation of the Christian people in a Red Crusade Campaign for souls.  The ministers are going to help us in this effort, and we are expecting a different preacher almost every night. The hall will be decorated and we are earnestly praying God’s blessing upon these meetings. They will commence Saturday evening, May 19th and end with the first Sunday in June.

“Now it two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them.” Let us all unite our faith for victory.

CAPT. JASPER

 

Corvallis Times 6/23/1900 p3

An interesting children’s demonstration will be held at the Salvation Army hall tomorrow at 3 and 8 p.m. A good program has been prepared. The public is invited to attend.

 

Corvallis Gazette 6/26/1900 p3

Little Misses May Hurt, Grace Starr and Phoebe Lamberson, went to Portland yesterday for a week’s visit with Mrs. E. Starr, grandmother of Miss Hurt and Miss Starr.

 

Corvallis Gazette 7/10/1900 p3

Mrs. E. Starr and Mrs. Oscar Starr, mother and sister in-law of Mrs. O. V. Hurt arrived from Portland Saturday for a couple of weeks visit.

 

Corvallis Times 9/8/1900 p3

Minor Swick and family are shortly to reside in Corvallis. The farm has been leased to O. V. Hurt, who will be an honest farmer while still retaining his position at Miller’s.

 

Corvallis Times 9/12/1900 p3

Teams have been for several days hauling away the refuse dirt from the Jefferson street sewer. It is being dumped in a deep open ditch along the O V Hurt property. At the bottom of the ditch new tilling has been laid. The teams are paid three dollars per day. About all the dirt there is to spare has been moved. The rest will be needed for refilling the sewer.

 

Corvallis Gazette 9/14/1900

Harvest Festival

 

The Salvationists are now busy preparing for their annual harvest festival. Everyone should be interested in the effort to alleviate the bondage of souls and the suffering of bodies. God has wonderfully blessed the people of our country. Many are complaining, but compare condition with the nations stricken by famine and pestilence and truly we should send a shout of thanksgiving to the Lord of the harvest. The army harvests give us a chance of returning unto God for his goodness the first fruits of our increase to the support of God’s work through the Army in our own land.

 

Will every reader kindly assist with a gift of some kind: money or salable produce will be thankfully received.

 

During these special days for the Army (from Sept 21 to 23) the hall will be decorated with grain, vegetables, etc. Special meetings will be held illustrative of harvest.  Program will be published next week.

 

Corvallis Gazette 9/14/1900 p3

J.K. Berry is in the fish “biz.”

If you intend to salt down any fish for winter, talk to J. K. Berry. He will make prices that will surprise you.

 

Corvallis Gazette 9/21/1900 p3

Berry gets fresh fish every day.

 

Corvallis Gazette Fri 10/21/1900 p3

J. K. Berry, the hunting fish dealer of Corvallis, has opened a first class market in connection with Merrill Bros repair shop in the YMCA building.

 

Dalles Daily Chronicle 11/1/1900 p4

Creffield in the Salvation Army in the Dalles under Capt. W. R. Crabtree

 

Corvallis Times 11/3/1900 p3

Ensign L A Cox, section officer of the Salvation Army from Salem, will hold a tableau service, showing the ‘Burning of Sodom,’ and ‘Lots wife turned into a pillar of salt,’ on Nov 6 at the Salvation Army hall, 8 pm. All are cordially invited.

 

Corvallis Gazette 11/23/1900 p3

Victor Hurt lost a valuable cow a few days ago. The animal foundered herself on clover, and all of Victor’s skill as a physician proved unavailing.

 

Corvallis Gazette 12/07/1900 p3

E. H. Baldwin, deputy fish commissioner, is now domiciled with his family in the Greffoz dwelling.

 

Corvallis Times 1/23/1901 p3

O V Hurt went to Salem Monday.

 

Corvallis Times 1/30/01 p3

At the Salvation Army Hall next Saturday evening the children provide the entertainment. Refreshments will be served at the close. Admission free. A grand rally of the army forces is also announced for Tuesday night. The hall is in charge of officers recently from the East, and they seem disposed to make considerable stir.

 

Corvallis Times 2/6/1901 p3

O V Hurt has accepted a position as salesman in the store of S L Kline.

 

Corvallis Times 2/13/01 p3

Clarence Starr has accepted a position as salesman in the Berman grocery store, and began his duties Monday morning.

 

Corvallis Gazette 11/1/01 p3

Fast Traveling

 

Clarence Starr returned home Tuesday from Seaside, Oregon where he had been employed for several months in a sawmill. He relates an amusing story at the expense of the little pumpkin vine railroad that runs from Warrenton to Seaside. While en route home, traveling over this line, the train slowed down, that is, it went slower than usual and the whistle was repeatedly blown in vain efforts to “shoo” a cow off the track. It seem impossible to make he give the right of way and a wearied passenger finally agreed to give her a start, which he did. She seemed quite alarmed at the demonstrations of the passenger and, throwing her tail to the breeze, continued her way on down the track at her liveliest gait. The passenger climbed back onto the “whole train” and the engine was turned loose to make up for the time lost. After about half an hour’s run the train again slowed down and the shrill whistle resounded along the coast. The passenger inquired what was the matter now. He was answered by the conductor who stated that they had caught up with the cow.

 

Corvallis Gazette Fri 12/12/1902 p3

Mrs. B. E. Starr returned to her home in Portland yesterday after a two-week visit with her sister, Mrs. O. V. Hurt.

 

Dalles Weekly Chronicle 12/10/1902 p3

The Holiness Band, which has been holding meetings at private homes, has now rented the building south of the Columbia Hotel and will conduct services on Wednesday and Friday evenings.

 

Corvallis Gazette 2/15/1901

Salvation Army News

 

Captain Haleton, who has labored in the Salvation Army in Corvallis for some time past, will preach his farewell sermon in this city next Sunday. Numerous conversions have been made as a result of his efforts here, but home duties call him away at this time.

 

Tomorrow night a swearing in of soldiers will occur at the army hall to which all are invited.

 

Corvallis Gazette 3/6/1901 p3

The Salvation Army

 

General Booth sailed from America last Wednesday, after five months spent in this country in the interest of the Salvation Army. A special number of the War Cry is to be issued in commemoration of his visit here.

 

The front page will consist of a central picture of Gen. Booth, surrounded by twelve or thirteen of the nation’s most prominent men. These will include President Roosevelt, the governors of Ohio, Iowa, Georgia, Utah, and Massachusetts, and United States senators and mayors of leading cities.

We hope the people of Corvallis and surrounding county will be interest in this special issue dated March 7th.

Yours Fraternally,

C. E. Brooks

Captain

 

Corvallis Times 3/30/1901 p1

Mrs. Starr, mother of Mrs. Victor Hurt, was stricken with paralysis Wednesday, but at last accounts was much improved.

 

Corvallis Times 4/24//1901 p3

O V Hurt went to Salem Monday.

 

Corvallis Gazette 4/26/1901 p3

J. D. and J. K. Berry will open a bicycle repair shop about the 15th of next month in the building formerly occupied by the Variety Store. A fine outfit of new tools has been sent for and when in place will make a well-equipped shop. The new proprietors have had ample experience in this line of work. They will also deal in second hand bikes.

 

Corvallis Gazette Fri 5/3/1901 p3

There is to be a stereopticon entertainment at the Salvation Army hall next Tuesday evening. Views of the Galveston horror will be shown with explanatory notes by Chief Divisional Officer J. W. Cousins; also illustrated songs by Adjt. Smith of Portland. Major Harris will conduct services tomorrow and Sunday at the usual hours.

 

Corvallis Times 5/15/1901 p3

A new bicycle repair shop is to be opened in town. James Berry is to be proprietor and the shop is to be three doors south of the store of J H Harris.

 

Corvallis Times 5/18/1901 p3

Among the Portland-bound passengers yesterday morning was Mrs. Hurt and daughter, Miss Maud.

 

Corvallis Times 5/18/1901 p3

A telegram to O V Hurt announces the death yesterday morning at Oakland City, Indiana, of his father J J Hurt. The deceased was aged 71 years and one day, having celebrated the anniversary of his birth the day before his death. He had been nearly all his life a resident of the state of Indiana, having been born in Kentucky just across the river from the Indiana border. He was visited by Mr. Hurt two years ago.

 

Corvallis Times 5/29/1901 p3

It was not a cyclone or a cattle stampede, though not many of the symptoms were lacking. It happened in Kline’s store Saturday evening. The employees were boxing eggs for shipment. Victor Hurt stooped over an egg case and rummaged in the bottom, when a big rat ran up his arm on his shoulder, brandishing his tail in his face. Hurt, convinced that it was the panther reported at large west of town, fell over him self in terror and set upon a commotion that brought all employees to the scene. Armed with brooms, pocket shears and bars of soap the boys began a chase that finally ended with the death of the rat just outside the front door. The only hurt sustained in the incident was by Hurt, whose nerves were so hurt that he still sees rats in every old box about the store.

 

Corvallis Times 6/12/1901 p3

L Hartley and family are to leave this morning for Wildwood to engage in mining for the next three months in the Bohemia district.

 

Corvallis Times 6/17/01 p3

The Salvation Army has a new commander at Corvallis. He is Captain Weber who, with his wife, arrived from California and assumed command yesterday.

 

Corvallis Gazette 7/19/1901 p3

O.V. Hurt has rented the farm of Mrs. Agnes Thompson as short distance south of town. He expects to move his family onto the place some time in October.

 

Corvallis Times 9/4/1901 p2

Those Who Graduated

 

  ... Under the regular work of state course for the past year a large number of Benton county pupils enjoyed its beneficial results. No less than 130 pupils took the examination for eighth grade graduation diplomas. Of this number, 60 successfully passed the examination. R V Williamson of Wells School made the highest general average, which was 97 per cent. The other successful applicants were ... May Hurt ...

 

Corvallis Times 9/11/1901 p3

The Salvation Army is preparing for its annual Harvest festival to be held from Saturday, September 21st to Tuesday the 24th inclusive. Gifts of any articles of salable character will be thankfully received at the local barracks.

 

Corvallis Times 9/14/1901 p3

Dead Soldier

He Served in the Philippines--John Berry--

His Burial at Fossil, Oregon

 

John Berry of Corvallis died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Prindle at Fossil at four o’clock Sunday morning. He went there three weeks ago, and on Friday of last week wired his relatives in this city to come. His mother and his brother James left at once, and in Portland received news that John was better. They proceeded on their journey, however, but arrived at Fossil Sunday evening to find that son and brother was no more. The internment was at Fossil on Monday.

 

There was no embalmer at Fossil and it was not deemed best to attempt to transport the body to Corvallis. James Berry is expected to arrive home tomorrow. Mrs. Berry will remain at Fossil for a time to visit with her daughter.

 

The deceased was a member of the 2nd Oregon, and was in all of the campaigns of the regiment in the Philippines. He was in the same company with a number of the Corvallis boys. He returned from the islands more or less broken in health. For a time he engaged in the truck business in Corvallis but had to retire from it on account of his health. In recent weeks he failed rapidly under the ravages of consumption, which caused his death.

 

Mr. Berry was about 25 years of age. He was a native of Minnesota, but had resided from early boyhood in Benton county and Corvallis. His father was a United Brethren minister in Philomath and died many years ago.

 

Corvallis Times 9/21/1901 p2

Lewis Hartley and family returned to Corvallis Wednesday from the Bohemia mines where Mr. H. has interests in a number of claims, and where the family spent the school vacation. A son and daughter of the family enter the college sophomore year. Mr. Hartley returns in a few days to the mines.

 

Corvallis Times 9/28/1901 p3

Warren B. Hartley has returned to Corvallis to enter OAC. He has been in the Bohemia mining district during the summer, assisting his father in the development of an excellent mining claim. The young man is in the mining course at the college and gets practice along with theory.

 

Corvallis Times 9/28/1901 p3

O V Hurt and family are moving to the Thompson farm south of Corvallis where they are to reside the coming year.

 

Corvallis Gazette 10/4/1901 p3

Warren B. Hartley, not having accomplished his reinstatement at the OAC, to the disappointment of many friends, left Wednesday for his home in Bohemia, Lane county.

 

Corvallis Times 10/26/1901 p3

A swift journey on a bicycle was made Saturday by Frank Hurt. He went from Corvallis to Oregon City in six hours. It is not likely that the trip was ever made by wheel in so short a time. He rode a Cleveland. It ought to be added that he had a sharp south wind at his back most of the way.

 

Corvallis Gazette 10/29/1901 p3

Meeting Schedule

 

Daily at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday and Friday, 3 p.m.

Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

THURSDAY SPECIAL FAST DAY

Circle meetings at 8:30 a.m. as follows:

Mrs. J. D. Mann’s

Mrs. M. Swich’s

Mrs. Campbell’s

Mrs. Herbert’s

Mrs. Hartley’s

At the church

General gathering at the church at 9:30 a.m.

A meeting for women only at 3 p.m. Admission by ticket.

 

Corvallis Gazette 11/1/1901 p3

O. V. Hurt returned home Tuesday from Portland where he had been a few days visiting his son Frank. Frank is employed as a checking clerk at Ainsworth dock for the O. R. & N. Co. He has a pretty good situation. Mr. Hurt says times are pretty lively in Portland and any laboring man can secure employment if he really cares to and a good wages.

 

Corvallis Times 11/2/1901 p3

O. V. Hurt returned Wednesday from a business trip to Portland.

 

Corvallis Times 11/2719/01 p3

Corvallis Men

They Are Operating in Mining Properties--Something About Them

 

One who knows says that Louis Hartley, of Corvallis, has a mighty good thing in the Bohemia mines. His operations there, this party says, promise to make him independent so far as dollars and cents are concerned. In the newspaper clipping bellow, taken from the Bohemia Nugget, something is said about mining, which Mr. Hartley is interested.

 

‘Louis Hartley was in town this week from Bohemia. He and friends have secured ownership to the claim known as the Hole in the Ground adjoining the six properties they now own. This acquisition will round out their holdings on Bohemia Creek. The parties mostly interested in this group of claims are businessmen of Corvallis. Trails have been built, cabins constructed and everything has been or will be put in shape for energetic and continuous work when spring opens.

 

‘This group of mines joins the group recently sold and transferred to P.J. Jennings by Hartley and Hughes. The new transfer shows that properties in that locality are on the move, and with new blood and money that section will before long, come well to the front.

 

Corvallis Gazette 12/3/1901 p3

Frank Hurt is reported to be doing exceedingly well in his position as shipping clerk at Ainsworth dock, Portland. A few days ago he checked a China steamer in and out. This is quite an undertaking and requires considerable knowledge and great accuracy. He is well spoken of by his employers.

 

Corvallis Times 12/11/1901 p3

Lewis Hartley arrived home from the Bohemia mines Sunday morning. He will spend a few days with his family before returning to his work. Mr. Hartley reports Bohemia as booming. A new telephone line has been constructed from Cottage Grove to the mines which shows the interest manifested in that part. Properties for sale are steadily advancing in prices.

 

Corvallis Times 12/14/1901 p3

Mrs. O V Hurt and Mrs. Starr arrived Thursday from a weeks visit to Portland. Mrs. Hurt was accompanied by her son Frank, who is employed with O R & N Company at Portland. He is to return to Portland tomorrow.

 

Corvallis Times 1/25/1902 p3

Victor Hurt has sold his residence property on Main Street to E. Walden. The house is at present unoccupied. It is to be repaired for rental purposes.

 

Corvallis Gazette Fri 2/21/1902 p3 “Central Committee Meeting.”

The Republican County Central Committee will meet at the court house, Friday, February 28, 1902 to arrange dates for holding the primaries and conventions, and to transact any other business that may regularly come before them.

O. V. Hurt, Chairman

L. W. Orin, Secretary

 

Corvallis Times 2/26/1902 p3

OV Hurt and family went to Portland Saturday.

 

Corvallis Times 3/1/1902 p3

Victor Hurt arrived Wednesday from Portland. He went down Saturday with Mrs. Hurt and child to visit a son and daughter in Portland. Mrs. Hurt is still there.

Mr. Levy, a brother-in-law of O. V. Hurt, is expected in Corvallis in two or three weeks. His three-story business was recently destroyed by fire. The loss was $45,000 and the insurance $31,000. Mr. Levy is looking for a location in the west.

 

Corvallis Gazette 4/8/1902 p3

Bert Sharp has had the old livery stable on Main Street, opposite Phillips blacksmith shop, repaired and fitted up as a feed stable. He is now ready for business and solicits the patronage of the public.

 

Corvallis Gazette 7/11/1902 p3

Mrs. O. V. Hurt and children expect to leave during the fore part of next week for Salem where she will attend the annual union camp meeting that will continue for a week or such a matter.

 

Corvallis Times 11/8/1902 p3

Mrs. Oscar Starr and Miss Lora Ship are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hurt.

 

Corvallis Gazette Fri 12/12/1902 p3

Mrs. B. E. Starr returned to her home in Portland yesterday after a two-week’s visit with her sister, Mrs. O. V. Hurt.

 

Corvallis Gazette Tue 12/23/1902 p3

O. V. Hurt is the owner of a two-year-old Jersey cow, which is one of the finest dairy animals in the state. A test of her milk made by Professor Kent of the O A C shows 7.8 percent of butter fat. This is the highest percentage shown by any test ever made at the college.

 

Corvallis Times 1/25/1902 p3

Frank Hurt is one of the check clerks for the big government transport that has been loading for several days at Portland, being temporarily in the service of the government by permission of the O R & N Co., with which company he is regularly employed. His pay in the transport is 40 cents per hour.

 

 

Corvallis Times 1/28/1903 p2

Highest in Eleven Years

Willamette and Mary’s River out of their Banks--Water Everywhere

 

For the past two or three days the Willamette and Mary’s rivers have been at the highest stage of water reached since the great flood of 1891. The highest point was touched at two o’clock Monday morning when the markings on gauges along the river-front indicated 27 1/2 feet above low water, or three feet higher than the late freshets of the present season  ... There was two inches of water on the floor of Victor Hurt’s house, and four inches of the floor of the warehouse at Fischer Mills.

 

Corvallis Gazette 2/7/1902 p3

Major Dubbin, of Portland, will preach in the Salvation Army hall Thursday evening, February 13th. Coffee and cake will be served for 10 cents. All are cordially invited.

 

Corvallis Times 2/8/1902 p3

Major Dubbin of Portland will preach in the Salvation Army hall on Thursday next. Coffee and cake will be served after meeting. You are cordially invited to come.

 

Corvallis Gazette 2/25/1902 p3

J. K. Berry at the Bicycle Hospital has been improving the interior of his place of business. He has moved his repair shop to the rear and has fitted up the front of the building very tastily for his new stock of wheels.

 

The Bicycle Hospital has just received the largest and finest stock of Rambler bicycles ever brought to Corvallis. See them.

 

Corvallis Gazette 4/8/1902 p3

Frank Hurt is home from Portland on a visit.

Fred Porter, Oliver Wicks and Frank Hurt are among the number who purchased high grade Rambler wheels from J. K. Berry last week.

 

Corvallis Gazette 4/15/1902 p3

A Salvation Army man was in the city yesterday collecting self-denial funds for the Army. S. A. men only come to Albany as visitors, the support here having been so poor as to make it a poor field for the army, the work of which is covered by the churches

 

Corvallis Gazette 5/09/1902 p3

Monday evening the fire boys were called out to extinguish a small blaze in the building owned by Thos. Whitehorn, just south of the Salvation Army barracks. Tuesday afternoon the roof of the building adjoining the Whitehorn building caught fire, but the department soon had it under control.

 

Corvallis Times 5/24/1902 p3

News received in Corvallis by Warren Hartley is to the effect that his father has made a fine strike on a claim just opened up in the Bohemia mines. The vein of ore is three feet and assays give the return of $245.61 per ton. The claim is one of five located by Mr. Hartley for a number of Corvallis people, and is said to be one of the best locations in Bohemia district.

 

Corvallis Times Tue 6/17/1902 p3

The spiritualists of the vicinity have formed an organization to be known as “First Spiritual Union of Corvallis.” Barrett Lyceum is to be used by the association. Next Sunday at 2:30 p.m. will be held the fist public meeting of the Union. All friends cordially invited.

 

Corvallis Gazette 6/17/1902 p3

J. K. Berry holds the championship for wheel-selling in Corvallis for this year. He has sold 55 wheels during this season, with prospects of selling a good many more. The majority of the wheels sold by Mr. Berry have been Ramblers with a few Ideals and Mitchells. He is also agent for the world-wide known Tribune, the wheel that holds the world’s record speed.

 

Corvallis Gazette 6/20/1902 p3

Joe, the Turk, is to be the attraction at the Salvation Army hall tonight. He has an international reputation, having traveled through England, France, Greece and all over the United States. He wears a full Turkish costume, and plays the coronet, clarinet and saxophone. He will exhibit some photographs of the Armenian massacres.

 

Corvallis Times 7/9/1902 p3

Captain H B Vaudalin will be in Corvallis Wednesday July 9th, and conduct the welcome meeting at the Salvation Army Hall. He is said to be a fine cornet player.

 

Corvallis Gazette 7/11/1902 p3

Saturday night, July 12th, will be the welcome meeting of Captain H. B. Vidalin of Baker City at the Salvation Army hall. Everybody is invited to attend and give the new captain a rousing welcome.

 

Corvallis Times 7/12/1902 p3

Captain Vidalin will arrive on Saturday July 12th not Wednesday as first announced, and hold his welcome meeting in Salvation Army Hall.

 

Corvallis Times 7/12/1902 p3

Local Mining Men

A Company with Capital of More than a Million--Article Filed

 

At the clerks office the Great Eastern Mining Company has filed articles of incorporation. The incorporators are Horace Lilly, T H Wellsher, August W. Fischer, W W Calkins, George Lilly, A K Milner, and Lewis Hartley. The capital stock is $1,250,000, divided into 1,250,000 shares of $1 each. Nine hundred thousand shares are to be issued to the incorporation to be paid for in full by deed to said corporation of certain mines owned by the incorporators in proportion to the value agreed upon by said incorporators. The remaining 350,000 shares are to be held as treasury stock and are to be sold under the direction of the board of directors, and the proceeds thereof is to be used in the prosecution of the business of the corporation. The principal office is to be at Corvallis, OR. The duration of the corporation is to be indefinite.

 

The enterprise, business and occupation in which the incorporation is to engage, is the purchasing, owning, leasing, working, operating, buying and selling for profit, mines and mineral claims in Oregon. Also the construction, purchasing, leasing and operation of water ditches and quartz mills, and doing other necessary or convenient to the successful prosecution of the work of mining. The company owns mines in the Bohemia district.

 

Corvallis Times 7/19/1902 p3

Mrs. Lewis Hartley and family left Thursday for the Bohemia mines where they will spend the summer.

 

Corvallis Times 7/26/1902 p3

Miss Mollie Sandal, of Seattle arrived Wednesday, of Seattle, arrived Wednesday and is the guest of Corvallis friends.

 

Corvallis Times 8/2/1902 p3

Peaches in the Kiger orchard will be ready for picking tomorrow. The present crop is of the Hales Early variety, and is a light one, though the fruit is excellent in size and flavor. The peaches are to be sold in the orchard at 50¢ per bushel, buyers to pick them. The crops of early and late Crawfords will both be light, and will be sold at a dollar per bushel in the orchard. Parties reach the orchard either by ford or ferry.

 

Corvallis Times 10/4/1902 p3

A town youngster was arrested the other day for disturbing a Salvation Army meeting. He stood trial in the police court and a jury of six men listened to the testimony. Two of his young friends testified in his behalf, and in their efforts to clear him swore that they made as much racket at the meeting as did he. Then the officials arrested them and on their own evidence the court pronounced them guilty. The jury found the first one guilty also, and fines of $10 each were assessed against all.

 

Corvallis Gazette 10/17/1902 p3

Colonel Geo. French, Commander of the Pacific Coast Province of the Salvation Arm, and Major Dubbin of Portland, will be in Corvallis, Wednesday, Oct. 22 and conduct an Army meeting at the Salvation Army Hall. This is the first visit of the Colonel, so don’t fail to hear him. Look out for the poster announcement.

 

Corvallis Times 10/18/1902 p3

Wednesday Oct. 22 will be a red letter day for the Salvation Army in Corvallis as Col. George French, Pacific Coast Commander will be here accompanied by Major R. Dubbin of Portland. A meeting will be held at the Army Hall and everybody is cordially invited.

 

Corvallis Times 10/22/1902 p3

The meeting announced for Col. French at Salvation Army barracks for this Wednesday evening occurred last night.

 

Corvallis Gazette 11/4/1902 p3

J.K. Berry has just put a new Fairbanks & Morse gasoline engine of one and one-half horse power in his bicycle factory. He is soon to install a larger lather and emery wheel. It is also his intention to place a compressed air tank in his establishment. From the latter two tubes will extend, one tube for use in the shop and the other will run outside the building so that bicyclists may connect their tires, touch a button and have them inflated. The engine is used to operate the various bits of machinery soon to be in use at this establishment. He also intends to put in a large enameling oven and a dip tank for enameling bicycles.

 

Corvallis Gazette 12/5/1902 p3

Functus Officio

 

The big drum of the Salvation Army is no longer in evidence about eight o’clock each evening and tambourines are very cheap in Corvallis. The army has gone to its religious “Waterloo”--it met a body of Divine Healers, Army of Holiness, or something, and went over to the enemy. True religion of a respectable character, a religion that is reasonable, that commands at least the respect of the greatest thinkers and the better class of people, is the last thing on earth that should be treated in a contemptuous manner. But a “holy show” that is a burlesque on religion is a bad thing for any community as it is not taken seriously and consequently lays the foundation for the youth of the land to scoff at religion in any form. There should be reason and moderation in all things. There may be efficacy in prayer--who can say there is not?--but it must be the prayer of a sane mind and a reasonable being. The prayer of a religious fanatic cannot avail much.

 

Corvallis Gazette 12/9/1902 p3

The familiar sound of the Salvation Army drum is again heard in Corvallis. Captain Samuel Dupertuis, the leader of the Northern Pacific Revival Brigade, arrived in this city Saturday and has been holding enthusiastic meetings. He will preach tonight on the subject “The Two Ways.” Tomorrow night Captain Dupertuis will give a stereopticon lecture entitled “Ten Nights in a Barroom,” with Side Lights.

From the Salvation Army

 

Sunday Oregonian (Portland) 12/14/1902 p11

To Conduct Salvation Army Meetings

 

Meetings of unusual interest will take place at the Salvation Army Hall, Third and Davis streets, today and tomorrow, December 14 and 15. Major and Mrs. Dubbin, the divisional commanders, will be in charge, and will be assisted by prominent members of the Divisional Revival Brigade; also the entire Rescue Home staff. The meetings on Sunday commence at 11 A. M. and 3 and 8 P. M., all of which will be of a revival character. The Major and others will deliver special addresses, and the revival singers will introduce new songs.

 

On Monday night the Major will conduct the hallelujah wedding of Myra Kinney and Captain Samuel Dupertuis. Ensign Kinney is the matron of the Salvation Army Rescue Home, and is well known and much loved for the noble work she has accomplished during the years she has been in charge of this important branch of the Army work in the city. Captain Samuel Dupertuis, while not so well known as the Ensign is, nevertheless, a promising young officer, and has done successful work in Portland No. 2 Post, on the East Side, Seattle and elsewhere. He is at present in charge of the Divisional Revival Brigade. Captain and Mrs. Roberts, from California, and Ensign and Mrs. Hill, from Chicago, who are taking charge of Corps Nos. 1 and 4, will also be welcomed in this meeting, and the entire forces will unite.

(Photo of “Major and Mrs. Dubbin.)

 

Morning Oregonian (Portland) 12/15/1902 p14

Army Has a Lively Day

Salvation Cohorts Hold Services to Save Souls

 

A lively day was spent at the Salvation Army Hall on Davis Street, yesterday. Major Dubbin, assisted by Ensign Kinney and Captains Stover and Dupertuis of the Revival Brigade, conducted very enthusiastic meetings. The open-air services were attractive and attended by large crowds of men of every class and description.

 

The morning service in the hall was of unusual interest. Major Dubbin spoke with power from, “I know thou livest but art dead.” In the course of his remarks he said: “God knows the heart, he is well acquainted with our ways; nothing is hid from his all-seeing eye, and the condition of man’s heart is what God looks at. He knows our works; he not only sees them, but he knows them, he knows the motive which prompts the actions. God demands whole-hearted service, he despieth that sort of neutrality which would be a Christian and yet not radically so, a sinner and yet put on religion as a cloak. God,” said he with emphasis, “will spew you out of his mouth if you try to live after this lukewarm fashion.”

 

The audience attentively listened and when the appeal for those who desired to live better lives was made, five people came forward.

 

The afternoon meeting was well attended, and on the platform was a happy lot of lads and lassies.  Captain Stover sang a solo, and Captain Dupertuis preached from “Therefore, thou art inexcusable.” “You,” said he, “who have heard the gospel preached and sung, and listened to the songs of Zion, and the stirring testimonies of those who profess to know God, and have felt its power, and been moved by its influence, you for whom prayers have been offered, and tears been shed from your infancy until now, are without excuse. God in providing salvation has done all he can and all that needs (the rest of the article was missing)

 

Corvallis Gazette Fri 12/16/1902 p3

Captain Dupertuis who has been holding meetings in the Salvation Army hall for a few nights has returned to Portland where he is due for ten days meetings. There will be no services in the hall until after the holidays when new officers will arrive.

 

Corvallis Times 1/7/1903 p2

Fire! Fire Fire!”

 

The Salvation Army will open fire on Wednesday eve. Jan 7th. The meeting will be conducted by the officers who have just arrived from San Francisco, where one week of special meetings were conducted by General Booth, the leader and founder of The Salvation Army. The General spoke very elevating of the Army work in America since his last visit four years ago, the result of the campaign was nearly 300 souls converted and about 400 officers baptized with the fire of the Holy Ghost. Very special meetings will be held in Corvallis, soliciting the attendance of all. Officer in charge, Captain C.E. Brooks, Lieutenant C.E. Mannes

 

Corvallis Times 1/10/1903 p3

For sometime until recently the doors of the Salvation Army Hall were closed and the boom of the army drum was unheard. It is different now. The organization seems to have taken on a new life and there was quite and awakening and the red hot time Wednesday night. Captain C. E. Brooks and Lt. C. E. Mannes arrived the first of the week freshly imbued with the enthusiasm of General Booth whose meetings they had been attending in San Francisco. The first meeting was attended by several enthusiastic members from Philomath. Continued services will be held in Corvallis with occasional meetings in the country. The officers request it to be stated that the character of the meetings will be of the old-time fire and that all are invited to come and give a helping hand to roll the old chariot along.

 

Corvallis Times 1/10/1903 p3

Officers who recently arrived to take charge of the Salvation Army work in this locality find a debt of something like $100 standing against the organization here. With commendable energy the new officers are setting about to cancel the debt, and it will be much to their credit if they succeed.

 

Sunday Oregonian (Portland) 1/18/1903 p24

Had Troubles Of His Own

Why Motorman Mitchell Attempted Suicide. Recent Religious Convert Hovers Between Life and Death as a Result of Bullet Wounds.

 

Suffering from some unknown sort of religious trouble, Fred Mitchell, 24 years old, a motor man, attempted suicide yesterday morning at the Merchants’ Hotel on Third street by sending one bullet through his left breast, near his heart, and another bulled into his forehead. He was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital, where it was stated that his chances for life and death are about evenly divided. When asked the reason for his having attempted to take his life, Mitchell answered: “None of your business. Attend to your own affairs. I’ve troubles of my own.”

 

Mitchell was employed as motorman on the Lower Albina run, and up to quite recently was known as a man of a jovial disposition, but within the past few days he acted strangely and talked in a rambling way about religion. Friday he informed Superintendent Swigert that he was going to quit, and did so, although he failed to mention any reason for this course. Previously he had told his friends that some things were not satisfactory about his work. Friday night Mitchell rented a room at the Merchants’ Hotel and paid for two nights in advance. His trunk was brought to the hotel, and it was assumed that he was going to live there.

 

Early yesterday morning, probably about 4 or 5 o’clock, he fired the two shots which he hoped would end his earthly career, but nobody heard the reports of the revolver at that time, and he lay bleeding until 8 o’clock, when a chambermaid unlocked the room door to make up his bed supposing that he had already left for work. She summoned aid, and Jailer Roberts arrived and found a 38-caliber revolver lying beside the bed. Roberts summoned Holman’s ambulance and the wounded man was taken to the Good Samaritan Hospital. Here he refused to explain what had caused him to attempt suicide.

 

A letter found in one of his pockets, from a friend in Idaho, stated that the writer was glad that Mitchell was converted, and continued in a religious strain. The wounded man’s father is Charles Mitchell, of Danville, I;;., and his brother works in a lumber mill on the East Side.

 

Oregon Daily Journal (Portland) 1/17/1903 p2

Fred Mitchell Sought Death

Attempted Suicide Early this Morning. Will Probably Die--Refuses to Say Why He Sought Oblivion.

”

“I want to die,” said Fred Mitchell when found this morning in Room 14 of the Merchant Hotel at Third and Davis streets. He shot himself twice at 3 o’clock this morning and was found by a chambermaid at 8 this morning, still alive and conscious, though with a bullet in his head and one through the left breast under the heart.

 

Mitchell, who is 24 years old and lives near Twenty-second and Savier streets came to the hotel at noon yesterday and registered. No more attention was paid to him until the chambermaid’s attention was attracted this morning by a slight knocking in his room. She investigated and the young man was found bathed in blood, lying on the bed and suffering intense agony. The police were immediately notified and Doctor Candiani, of Sixth and Couch streets, was summoned.

 

TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

After a hasty examination, which disclosed two wounds, Mitchell was taken by his own request to the Good Samaritan Hospital. Here he was put on the operating table and it was found that the first shot had been fired in an upward direction through the scalp. This ball was lodged under the skin and the injury of no consequence. His second shot took effect under the left nipple and range through the body. This would probably prove fatal.

 

Mitchell would tell nothing at first to reveal his identity, but weakened later and gave information that he had a brother, George Mitchell, working at Inman & Poulsen’s mill, a brother-in-law, Bert Starr, working for the Standard Oil Company. His father, Charles Mitchell, lives in Danville, Ill.

 

The weapon used by the young man was a Harrington hammerless 38-caliber revolver. Two empty shells were found in the gun and a number of cartridges on the table. Mitchell would give no reason for his act, but said, “Troubles. None of your business.”

 

Morning Oregonian (Portland) 1/19/1903 p8

Would be Suicide Lives.

Fred Mitchell, Who Shot Himself, Refuses to Give Motive.

 

Fred Mitchell, the motorman who attempted suicide in the Merchants’ Hotel Saturday morning is still alive, but his recovery is regarded as doubtful by the physicians of Good Samaritan Hospital. He steadfastly refuses to give any reason for his act, and repeats his statement given yesterday that it is none of the inquirers business.

 

Mitchell was until recently employed as a motorman on the City and Suburban, but quit work a few days ago and took a room in the hotel, where he attempted suicide yesterday by shooting himself through the breast. Until a few days before he left the company he was regarded as a pleasant, common-sense man, but recently began to talk strangely about religion. Whether his mind became unsettled by brooding over religious matters is not known, but this seems the only probably motive for his rash deed.

 

Oregon Daily Journal (Portland) 1/19/1903 p5

Messiah With Four Children.

Wants to Go to Jerusalem at Once by the Jews Aid.

 

There is a new Messiah on Earth! This time he is blessed with a wife and four children. Furthermore, he wishes to go to Jerusalem and take up the duties of his holy office at once. As high priest and general manager he will appoint his wife. Rabbi N. Mosessohn of this city has received a letter from a Mrs. A. Zollinger, of Battle Creek, Mich., in which she states that she is positive her husband is the Messiah for the bold statement is made: “If my husband is not the Messiah, there never will be one.”

 

This latest modern Messiah must also be the “real thing,” for his wife says that he is a poor man, who has failed in all his undertakings. As to the proof that Mr. Zollinger is the Messiah, the letter states:

“God put His spirit upon him ten years ago. It was first manifested with a loud cry, something that the people never seen, or heard of. You could see drops of water pouring out of his flesh like large peas, and then when the Gentile would read the New Testament he would roar against them so that they would be obliged to sit down, and then a trumpet would sound like seven thunders, which shook everything, even the church, as though it was being dashed over mountains, yet nothing was moved. The people became suddenly afraid, and they took it as a sign that the end was nigh, and Christ was coming, but they soon found out that the spirit upon him overcame them, and they rebelled and called him a fake prophet, but God opened our eyes to see where they stood, and soon found out that the people were almost 2,000 years ahead of the times in regard to the Messiah.”

 

The letter concludes by stating that, “what we want is for the Jews to help us on to Jerusalem. We have four children, and it will cost something to take us there, and if you Jews will not hear, sudden destruction will come upon the people.

 

Corvallis Gazette 2/3/1903 p3

The presiding officers of the Salvation Army request that any one having soiled or cast off clothing to give away would notify them and they will be pleased to call and get them for distribution among the poor. Information can be left at the barracks or at the post office box 286. C. E. Brooks, Capt.

 

Corvallis Times 3/7/1903 p2

The Salvation Army

 

This week’s War Cry is a very special issue gotten up in commemoration of General Booth’s farewell from America on March 4th. It contains information in reference to the general’s tour, and also interesting pictures of prominent people who have taken part in the past campaign. The front page consists of a central picture of General Booth, surrounded by a number of the nation’s most prominent men such as President Roosevelt, the governors of Ohio, Iowa, Utah, Georgia, and Massachusetts. Senator Hanna, and the senator from Minnesota, the mayor of New York, mayor of San Francisco. Commissioner McFarland, Colonel Myron, Herrick and Hon. Ferdinand Peck.

 

The balance of the Cry consists of a map of the country giving an idea of the general’s trip, what leading writers have to say respecting the Army work, photos of members of the general’s family, including his eldest grand children.

 

We hope the people of Corvallis and surroundings will be interested in this week’s notice.

Yours Sincerely,

C. E. Brooks, Capt.

 

Corvallis Times 3/14/1903 p3

Lewis Hartley has commenced the erection of a ten-room two-story residence on the Hunter block in Corvallis. William Hartley, a brother who came to Oregon two weeks ago is doing the work and he seems to be a hustler.

 

Corvallis Gazette Tue 3/17/1903 p3

Jones Hartley and family arrived in Corvallis last week from Peru, Nebraska. Mr. Hartley is a brother of Lewis Hartley of this city. Another brother, William arrived a couple of weeks ago. These people are pleased with Oregon and intend making their residence here permanent. They will be welcome additions to this community.

 

Corvallis Times 3/21/1903 p3

Oscar Star (sic), a relative of Mrs. Hurt, came up from Portland a short time ago to reside in Corvallis, and on Wednesday, accepted a position with Sheasgreen & Buxton of the Central Planting Mill & Box Factory. Mr. Star is an all round wood-worker.

 

Corvallis Times 3/28/1903

Captain Brooks makes the following statement as a basis for a request for aid: The Salvation Army fed over 250,000 poor and homeless men, women and children last Christmas. They are doing that sort of thing all the time and it costs a lot of money. You have a chance to show a practical appreciation of this work by helping the local branch of the Army during its self-denial week, April 5th to 12th inclusive.

 

Corvallis Gazette Tue 3/31/1903 p3

Louis Hartley, of Corvallis, manager of the Great Eastern mines in Bohemia, who has lately returned from a trip to the East was in town last week and favored this office with a pleasant call. He informed us that the directors of the Great Eastern recently held a meeting at Corvallis and it was decided to begin active development work in their mines April 1st. This company will no doubt put a stamp mill in operation in their mines before the close of the season, at least this is a matter they have in contemplation. Their property is said to be showing up exceedingly well--Cottage Grove Leader

 

Corvallis Times 4/15/1903 p2

Mrs. Berry, mother of James and Milton Berry died at Fossil, Oregon Monday night. Monday evening she was in conversation by telephone with her son James in this city. It was then learned here for the first time that she was not in her usual health. The announcement yesterday morning that she had shortly passed away was a shock. The cause is not known. James and Milton Berry, and U. G. Berry of Peoria left yesterday to be at the internment, which will take place at Fossil, where John Berry was buried a few years ago. Mrs. Berry was on a visit to her daughter at Fossil and was shortly to leave there for Minnesota.

 

 

Corvallis Times 5/6/1903 p3

Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Hurt have adopted Esther Brown. The papers are on file at the county clerk’s office and relate that the child is an orphan, and that they have had her since September 16th. The child is given the name of Martha B. Hurt.

 

Corvallis Gazette 5/8/1903

The local Salvation Army officers have hit upon a plan to defray expenses without having to call upon the community for contributions. They have purchased a gramophone and a fine set of records and purpose giving entertainments in various school houses in the county. These entertainments will follow the regular Salvation Army services and a small admission fee will be charged in lieu of a collection.

 

Corvallis Gazette 5/12/1903 p3

Almost a Riot

A Gang of Portland Toughs Disturb the Quiet of a Corvallis Sabbath Afternoon

 

If all those who came to Corvallis Sunday on the Grand Sachem’s excursion from Portland belong to the Order of Red Men, some one ought to be prosecuted for selling liquor to Indians. Of the 21 coach loads that arrived over the C & E at 1:30 o’clock that afternoon, at least some of them were high, wide and handsome. Young braves ranging from 18 to 25 years of age sucked at bottle of “red eye” as they walked the streets, and some of the older bucks were decidedly mellow. There were many in the party who bore the stamp of respectability, but the majority ranged from shabby genteel to ultra disreputable. The latter element were out looking for trouble and they got their money’s worth. While the respectable excursionists were visiting with friends or enjoying a walk through the college grounds, the rowdies and cheap sports were parading Main Street looking for an excuse to “get bad.” That excuse might had been lacking had not the Salvation Army pit in an inopportune appearance. Their arrival on the scene at the First National bank corner was heralded with jeers by the hundred or more roisterers assembled in that neighborhood. Chief Alexander saw the coming storm and he attempted to avert it by sending the salvationists back to their barracks. This they refused to do. Some of the Portland contingent resented this interference on their part of the police, and upon their advice “Banty” Barrett, a professional pugilist, assaulted the officer. A free for all fight ensued, and “Banty” emerged from the melee minus a portion of one ear. He was taken to a neighboring drugstore where his anatomy was sewed together. His companions were worsted fin their efforts to take the town, and they were surly because of their failure. Johnson Porter had rendered conspicuous service to Chief Alexander and he was singled out for rough treatment. But Mr. Porter was in no mood to trifle with the flowers of Portland’s pugdom, so he drew his revolver and securing an advantageous position intimated that there would be work for the coroner if the matter was carried further. This had the desired effect, and the crowd found the way back to the excursion train.

 

Corvallis Times 5/13/1903 p3

A Street Melee

It Happened Sunday--Fists Freely Used--The Sunday Excursion

 

Corvallis has a had a lot to talk about since last Sunday, the spectacle of a street melee in which fists were freely used by anywhere from twenty to fifty men and in which a score of men were knocked down is a fruitful theme of discussion. To heighten the interest, one man lost a part of his ear and he claims that some Covallisite bit it off. He is a Portlander.

 

The Sunday excursion brought the row. Fifty or a hundred of the excursionists were maudlin drunk. They looked for more bug-juice thronging about the closed saloons in the vain effort to find it and assaulting first the front and then the back doors, all of which were closed. Some of the saloon owners fully expected to see their closed doors crushed in any moment when the demand for liquor was at its height.

 

Enraged at conditions they found, the drunken contingent flocked on the street and stood ready for a row. They took advantage of Chief Alexander’s order to the Salvationists to leave the street and interfered to prevent. He called on friends for assistance, and within a few minutes, fists were in use on all sides. Johnson Porter was among those who went to the rescue of the chief. He clinched with one of the men who confronted the chief in a threatening attitude. Subsequently, the Portlander turned up with a portion of his ear gone, and his friends claimed that Mr. Porter bit it off. Many other people say that the thing was done by a drunken Portlander.

 

Meantime many other Corvallisites were engaged in the fray. Robert Campbell who lives near the sawmill, though a man of more perhaps than sixty, became as young as any of them and in the course of a very few minutes his good right arm laid out six or eight of the toughs. His strenuous defense of his small town has since come in for many a generous compliment. Many other local townspeople had to fight. One or two got knocked down, but in the main it was the badly behaved visitors that got cracked heads. It was several minutes before the fighting finally ceased. Afterwards the crowd stood sullenly about, and when Mr. Porter left Kline’s store and attempted to make his way home, the crowd closed around him threateningly. He was accompanied by Roy Raber, and both were armed. As the crowd closed Mr. Porter drew his revolver and forced the toughs to keep a respectful distance.

 

The attitude of the Corvallis people in the matter was unavoidable. Those brought into the row were among the town’s most respectable and quiet citizens. The mistake in the whole matter is that provision was not made by the appointment of a score of officers for the occasion, to the end that the usual dignity and peace of the town might not have been violated by a crowd of ruffians.

 

Save the drunken contingent, the excursionists were all fine people. More than a thousand of them visited the college, passing through all the buildings and departments. Many others remained among the respectable portion walked about various parts of town. The excursion came in two sections and comprised 25 coaches, all packed. It arrived shortly after one and left at four.

At Albany, a large number of the drunks were arrested.

 

Corvallis Times 6/10/1903 p3

Desertion From The Ranks

Major Brooks Forsakes the Salvation Army and Joins the Comeouters

 

Major Charles Edward Brooks who has had charge of the Salvation Army work in this locality for some months has a charge of desertion laid against him by his former associate and ex-comrade who so long marched by the major’s side in pursuance of his duty as a lieutenant of the Corvallis corps. “Yes,” said Lt. Mannes to a Times writer, “the major has deserted us. In his talks on the street you no doubt have heard him declare how certain he was that was saved in the army. At last he concluded that he was not saved and affected to believe that he could be saved only through the Comeouters. He pretends to know now that he is saved and affected to believe that he could be saved only through the Comeouters. He pretends to know now that he is saved, but whether he was lying before or now I can not tell. Ever since months ago so many members of the army here went over to the Comeouters, or Holy Rollers as they are sometimes designated, the work of the army has been very difficult because that organization seems to make a greater effort to win members of other churches than it does to win sinners.” These were the words of Lt. Mannes, spoken in a dejected manner, and he was doubtless much affected by conditions of affairs. Ensign Brown, who has charge of the social work of the army in Portland was here Monday to wind up the affairs of the organization in Corvallis. He gave up the building in which meetings have been held, and the furniture and fixtures were stored for the present in rooms near by. The Salvation Army is to withdraw from Corvallis for an indefinite time. The boom of the bass drum is hushed, and the notes of “Down Where the Living Waters Flow” is silent, possibly forever in Corvallis.

 

At one time membership of the Salvation Army here numbered about 25, but some months ago they went over almost in a body to a sect established here denominated Comeouters. This new order is apparently very devout, but their customs, rites and formalities are so queer and unusual that the organization has been the subject of much comment from those who do not enter fully into the idea of allowing persons to worship God in the manner that seems to them best. At present the Comeouters are holding a protracted camp meeting on the Kiger Island, and here it was that Major Brooks was converted to their belief. It is said that the conversion of Brooks was quite spectacular; that in his spiritual excitement he saw and described the devil approaching enwrapped in a network of snakes, and having frogs, lizards and other hideous reptiles clinging to his body; that as a means of placating his devilish majesty he tore off his Salvation Army cap and coat and hurled them into the fire. Then he swooned and became oblivious to his surroundings, and incident common to the rites of the sect.

Access to the camp ground and to the services is not enjoyed by the public, presumably for the reason that many wish to attend through curiosity mainly.

 

Corvallis Times 6/20/1903 p3

James Berry was not able to be on hand for business yesterday morning. Late Thursday evening he started south on the state road on his motor bicycle. He rode swiftly. Out a short distance south of the Smith school house the front fork of his machine broke. A traveler came along afterward and picked James up. There were scratches and bruises about his face, and James was so shaken up that he didn’t quite know what was going on. He was brought to his home at Victor Hurt’s where a good night’s sleep restored him sufficiently to realize everything, save what happened when the wheel broke and for a few hours thereafter.

 

Dalles Weekly Chronicle 6/24/1903 p3

After raving for several days in the city jail, the young man by the name of Phillips, who was arrested Monday night for running about the streets yelling and disturbing the peace, quieted down and was discharged last night. It was not thought necessary to examine him as to his sanity as it was supposed undue excitement at a holiness meeting caused the temporary unbalancing of his mind.

 

Corvallis Times 6/27/1903 p4

J. K. Berry--Bicycles

 

The bicycle has become such an important means of conveyance that the city has not an agency or repair shop for this 20th century vehicle is indeed and exception. Mr. J. K. Berry conducts an up-to-date bicycle store and repair shop and is prepared to give entire satisfaction either in the way of a new wheel, skillful repairing, or in supplying any of its parts. He is the agent for Rambler, Raycycle and Tribune wheels and conducts a bicycle livery in connection. He also handles the California motorcycle and the Fairbanks-Morse gasoline engine, and carries a full line of fishing tackle. In the repair department he does brazing, enameling, and is fully equipped for doing any kind of repairing promptly and skillfully. He also handles guns and ammunition and loads shells to order. Mr. Berry has been in business here for two years and his prices are reasonable and all his work guaranteed. Give him a call.

 

Corvallis Times 6/27/1903 p3

May Hurt and Grace Starr went to Portland Monday for a visit with relatives.

 

Corvallis Times 7/22/1903 p3

Frank Hurt and Miss Molile Sandell were married Monday. The ceremony took place at the Hurt home, and was witnessed only by relatives. The knot was tied by Justice Holgate.

 

Corvallis Gazette 7/24/1903 p3

The marriage of Mr. Frank Hurt and Miss Mollie Sandell was solemnized at the home of the groom’s parents of this city last Monday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Justice Holgate in the presence of relatives and a few invited guests. The groom is a well known young man of this city. His bride came here from Seattle, where her parents reside, for a visit last March. With another young lady, she had charge of the work of the Salvation Army here about three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Hurt will remain in Corvallis until fall when they will go to Seattle to reside.

 

Corvallis Gazette 7/31/1903 p3

The marriage of Mr. a. H. Sharp and Mrs. Sarah E. Dennis was solemnized at the home of the bride’s daughter, Mrs. Oscar Starr, in this city yesterday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. Nobel officiated. The happy pair took the morning train for Albany, from which point they will proceed to Portland. After a few days at the metropolis they will return to Corvallis to make their home.

 

Corvallis Gazette Fri 7/31/1903 p3

J. K. Berry went to Portland Tuesday to secure an Oldsmobile, which will be placed on exhibition at his bicycle factory. He is expected home tomorrow.

 

Corvallis Times 8/1/1903 p3

A marriage license was granted Wednesday to A. H. Sharp and Sarah E. Dennis.

The Marriage of Bert Sharp and Mrs. Dennis occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Starr Thursday. The ceremony occurred at 10 o'clock and Rev. Noble of the Baptist church officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp left on the 11 o’clock train for Albany where the bride has relatives.

 

Corvallis Times 8/5/1903 p3

The automobile that has been spinning about town the past two days is the property of James Berry. He brought it from Portland, arriving here Saturday evening. It is an Oldsmobile, which is one of the handsomest styles manufactured in that it exhibits no ungainly housing. All machinery is encased in what might be an ordinary jump-seat buggy box arranged for two persons. Its speed capacity is 30 miles per hour under favorable conditions. It is claimed that it can be propelled up any hill road which wagons ordinarily traverse. The price of this machine in Corvallis is $690.

 

Corvallis Gazette 8/7/1903 p3

Early peaches are ripe in the Kiger orchard. Mr. Kiger has kindly remembered the Gazette man with a box of this luscious fruit, and our thanks are hereby expressed.

 

Corvallis Gazette 8/7/1903 p3

The Gazette man is indebted to J. K. Berry for his first spin in an automobile. He didn’t ride far. The ethics of his profession do not permit of enjoyment to the point of satiety. But the exhilaration; the pulse quickening strange sensation of even a short excursion on an Oldsmobile machine beats the tintinnabulation of the sleigh bells and the--see how easy it is to lapse into poetry when there’s inspiration. This machine is the one referred to in this paper a week ago. It is a handsome vehicle capable of making 30 miles an hour and is propelled by a four-horse motor. It is valued at $690.

 

Corvallis Times 8/8/1903 p3

J. M. Ingle took a ride on an auto the other day, but not without temporary and preliminary difficulties. He climbed into the Berry machine on the apron in front of the brick livery stable. He sat down with an air of satisfaction with the world and expectation of a delightful ride. From some cause the machine seemed to start off so briskly that John lost his balance. His feet flew up, and the late candidate for congress rolled out over the cushioned seat and dropped all heels up on the walk a couple of feet below. He was not hurt, and gathering up his hat Mr. Ingle climbed in again and with the wisdom of experience braced for the start, and the outfit glided away with speed and grace  ...

 

The speed, ease and grace with which the Berry and Fisher autos glide through the streets and out into the country make on-lookers sigh for a ride, or for the wherewithal to own a machine. Prevailing opinion is that the auto is to be largely the conveyance of the future, and in time the buggies, even for general use will be largely superseded. Even then, however there will have to be lower priced machines so that the man with the hoe can take his turn at ownership. Even on Benton county roads the local machines make a speed of fifteen or twenty miles an hour without sensibly shaking up the rider.

 

Corvallis Times 8/12/1903 p3

Last Sunday Wm. Hartley and a friend strolled out on Mary’s river flat and the former approached a pony which was staked there. Mr. Hartley liked the looks of the animal and began caressing him. “I like the looks of this little fellow very much” said Mr. Hartley. “I should like to buy him. He appears so kind and gentle.” Mr. Hartley passed his hand down the pony’s hind leg to discover any blemishes. Like a flash the animal smote the hand that caressed him, and wheeled and kicked viciously with both hind feet sending Mr. Hartley’s hat high in the air. The gentleman essayed to retaliate in kind, but he was soon compelled to retreat the length of the stake rope only saving him from utter annihilation. Since the encounter Mr. Hartley has not been able to work on account of a lacerated hand and probably a number of in apparent injuries which he does not care to disclose. He is endeavoring to find the owner of the pony, not for the purpose of buying the animal, but with the intention of presenting a claim for damages.

 

Corvallis Times 8/22/1903 p3

J. K. Berry thinks he knows who is digging potatoes in his garden on Second Street between Adams and Washington, but he offers $5 reward for conclusive evidence. Somebody better “look a little out.”

 

Corvallis Gazette Fri 9/4/1903 p3

J. K. Berry has sold his interest in the bicycle business heretofore known as Berry Bros., and will leave shortly for the East. The business will be carried on by Berry and Carl, both young men expert in the business.

 

Corvallis Gazette 10/2/1903 p3

Warren B. Hartley came down from Bohemia Tuesday and will remain several days.