150 years ago
1874
Oregon House: The House met at the usual hour. Roll called, quorum present. … A memorial was then presented from the citizens of Benton county asking an appropriation of $5,000 to aid in the construction of a wagon road through Alsea Valley. It was on motion of Mr. Gearin, referred to the Committee on Roads and Highways. (Excerpt from a story published Sept. 26, 1874, in the Weekly Oregon Statesman, Salem).
Withered grapes: Some of the grape vines in Benton county have completely withered, and the grape crop on them will be a complete failure. (Published Sept. 26, 1874, in the Oregonian, Portland).
125 years ago
1899
Suit for $1.75: The case of J.W. Ingle vs. the City of Philomath, for $1.75, was tried in justice court yesterday. The claim was for nails furnished the city by the firm of Nichols & Holm, several years ago. After Nichols & Holm made an assignment, the account passed into the hands of J.W. Ingle, principal creditor. Payment of the claim was refused by the city, and Ingle brought action to recover. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff. The costs in the case are not far short of $100. (Published Sept. 28, 1899, in the Oregonian, Portland).
100 years ago
1924
School officers: The Philomath high school student body and various classes have been busy organizing this week. The following officers were elected for the student body Monday: President, Albert Brown; vice-president, Lola Newton; secretary, Ethel Cooper; treasurer, H.D. Moreland; pianist, Ruby Davis; chorister, Hazel Lindley; yell leader and sergeant-at-arms, Wilson Bump. (Published Sept. 25, 1924, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times).
Volunteer work: If the weather permits, volunteer workers will work on the play shed at the public school building Saturday. The ladies of the Aid society will serve dinner to the workers at the Ladies’ Aid parlors at noon. (Published Sept. 25, 1924, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times).
75 years ago
1949
Mounted police: Organization of the Philomath mounted police reserves took place this week with 12 men and two women being sworn in as charter members. The group is headed by Philomath Police Chief Orval Pettengill. The duties of the organization will be to assist in law enforcement during emergencies. The members will be subject to call to duty by the police chief. They are authorized to act as regular police when called to duty. All of the members are to be instructed in Red Cross first aid and law enforcement technique. The organization stems from the Philomath Buckaroos, a riding group, and is composed of business men, farmers and loggers. All of them have their own equipment. Total membership is limited to 20. (Published Sept. 28, 1949, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times).
40 years ago
1984
Volleyball victory: Leah Vaughn reeled off 13 service points, including seven aces, and teammate Tricia Stevens was 14-for-14 hitting with 12 kills to lead Philomath over Newport 15-5, 15-6 in a ValCo League game Thursday night. Newport managed to stay close to Philomath for the first four points of the match, but then Karri Moos scored seven straight points to put the opening game out of reach at 9-2. Moos finished the evening with 13 points. Philomath coach Fern Robinson, who watched as her team improved to 4-1 in league play and 6-1 overall, credited a strong offensive showing with the Warriors’ success. (Published Sept. 28, 1984, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times).