150 years ago
1874
Simeon Mason: The remains of Mr. Simeon Mason, late of Junction City, but formerly of this county, were conveyed through this place, last Thursday afternoon, for interment at Philomath. We were unable to learn the particulars of his death. (Published June 6, 1874, in the Weekly Corvallis Gazette).
Those varmints: Mr. Ari Cantell, of this county, has been losing some of his Angora goats, recently, which led him to look after the wild animals in his neighborhood. On Wednesday of last week he killed a panther measuring seven feet. The next day he killed one measuring eight feet. On the next day, Friday, Mr. John Vineyard, in the same neighborhood, killed one measuring nine feet. If there are any larger ones in the woods, we hope to hear of their early demise. (Published June 6, 1874, in the Weekly Corvallis Gazette)
125 years ago
1899
An invitation: In behalf of the general committee of the Benton County Veterans’ Association, I desire through the columns of your paper to extend a cordial invitation to all patriotic citizens of Benton county to come to our fourth annual reunion which will be held at the camp ground one-half mile west of Philomath June 15 ane 16. We especially invite all veterans of the Mexican war, civil war, Oregon Indian wars, Spanish-American and Filipino war, their sons and daughters to come and join our organization. Signed, E.A. Jackson, Philomath, June 5, 1899. (Published June 9, 1899, in the Corvallis Union-Gazette).
100 years ago
1924
Baseball games: The Philomath baseball team played a game at Newport Sunday. The game resulted in a tie and after the tie was played off the score was 7-6 in favor of Newport. The PHS baseball boys played a game with the Jefferson high school on the local diamond Friday afternoon. Another victory for Philomath, 12-5. (Published June 4, 1924, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times).
Governor visit: Philomath people are looking forward with considerable pleasure to the commencement program at Philomath College when Governor Walter Pierce will deliver the commencement address. His subject will be “Wherein lies the strength of America’s institutions.” He will appear there on Wednesday, June 11.” (Published June 6, 1924, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times).
75 years ago
1949
Philomath Night: Officials of the Corvallis Softball association have announced that June 17 will be Philomath night at the local park. For the occasion all residents of the Philomath area will be admitted to the park without charge other than federal tax. A special section along the third base line has been set aside for the evening. Scheduled for the doubleheader will be the Moose vs. Day’s Market and the Albertson Tire Shop of Philomath against Lew’s Market. League officials are hopeful that a large crowd of Philomath residents will be on hand to make the evening a success. (Published June 16, 1949, in the Benton County Herald).
40 years ago
1984
Frolic event: A prelude to the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo, the 20th annual Philomath Western Trail Ride was held last Sunday at the T-E Ranch. More than 350 people attended the event and more than 275 people rode horses under hot sunny skies, said Jaycee Darrell Hinchberger, who chaired this year’s ride along with Ken Clark. The 1,000-acre T-E Ranch, owned by Larry and Steve Bell, hosts the ride each year. “We do this to give everyone an opportunity to get tougher, ride on the ranch, and have a good time,” said Steve Bell. Numerous prizes were awarded to riders. (Published May 30, 1984, in the Benton Bulletin).
Baseball coach: Philomath baseball coach Gary Cox has been selected by the Oregon High School Baseball Coaches’ Association to coach the AA-A North-South All-Star Baseball Series to be held in Roseburg June 23 and 24. On Tuesday, Cox completed his 12th year as the head baseball coach at PHS and has indicated it will be his last. Cox plans to remain at the school where he will become activities director next year. (Published May 30, 1984, in the Benton Bulletin).