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About The Albany register. (Albany, Or.) 1868-18?? | View Entire Issue (June 6, 1873)
6 ALBANY REGISTER. MM U. MATTERS. Weather Rkoord fok May. Wc are indebted tn .1. R. Smith. Eq.. of Lobanoii. for the following weather report: Mean temperature for the month. 51 degrees. Highest tempera ture on the 9th, 6$ ; lowest on the 27th. 45. Highest temperature during the month on the Sth and 9th, $2 ; low est on the fitli and 7th. 40. Clear day 14 ; eloudy 8. On the lt, 14th, 17tli. 21st. 25th, 27th. 2Sth, 2!th and SUtJt. showery ; on the Oth, 7th. 12th and 13th, frost. Wind north 14 days, northwest 3, southwest 14. The mean temiierature tor the corresponding month last year wa 83 degrees, lowest 47. Highest during the mouth. 81, lowest 40. Clear days 16, eloudy 9, showery 5, rain 1. frosty mornings a. Meeting of the Farmers' Coji pany. The stockholders ot the Albany Farmers' Company, in accordance with previous published announcement met in the 'ourt House in this city on Monday at 1 p. ., for the purpose of i'ffecting a permanent organization. A goodly number of farmers were present on the occasion. Mr C. P. Iturkhart called the meeting to order, and Mr. Bleviits acted as Secretary. The courtesies of the meeting were extended to reporters. Mr. Jame Churchill was elected Assistant Secre tary. The minutes of a previous meeting were read and approved. On motion, the books wen' brought for ward, examined, and stock to the amount of $7,350 reported taken. A motion to have the names of the stock holders read, excited some discussion, and was withdrawn. This was follow ed by a motion, which passed, to limit the amount of stock to be taken by each individual stockholder to ten shares. A motion relative to forbid ding proxy voting was offered, draw ing out much discussion; in the which the funny discovery wa made that the meeting was not legally organized, and all the proceedings therefore void. The cororatots tin n came forward, and the meeting properly organized by reading the published call, and electing C. P. Burkhart Preside) it,and Messrs. Blevins and Churchill Secreta ries. A motion, by Dr. Alexander, that the stockholders proceed to elect seven directors, was then carried. The following names were then placed in nomination, who received the following vote : 0, F. Crawford, 223 ; A. Wheeldon. 201 ; 31. Wilds, 19S ; G. W. Vernon. 198 ; F. S. Powell. 105 ; G. F. Simp son. 110 ; .1. M. Churchill, 105 ; W. Benedict, 102; W. Price. 44; Thomas Froman, 88 : Mr. Cook. 23 ; A. B. Morris, 14. The meeting then adjourned, the di rectors being notified to meet next day for tlie purpose of organizing. On Tuesday the directors met and organized by electing G. W. Vernon President. Mr. John Blevins was con tinued as Secretary. Bids for building material, lumber, stone, etc., were opened, but their consideration was postponed. Grounds for location were also visited, but no action taken rela tive to them. The meeting adjourned until Thursday. At the meeting on Thursday (yesterday) we could not lam what business, if any, was trans- Mtad, A Challenge. The Young Albany Twisters hereby challenge the Albany Base Ball Club to play a single match game, according to the rules of 1873. at Albany, on Saturday, June 14th, for the champion belt to be given by the citizens of Albany. J. W, Foster, Capt. Wool. Farmers having wool for sale can obtain the highest market price in cash for it by calling on Mr. C. D. Simpson, of Ihis city, a pleasant gentleman and fair dealer. He will also pay the higliest cash rates for oats and wheat. Here's your opportunity to finger a few eagles. Discharged. James McCord, sen tenced from this county three years ago tor rape, was discharged from the penitentiary last Saturday, his time being out JEWELS Set. The late firms of ( h is. Hourgaiiles aiwl Titus Brothers, jewelers, ot this elfv. oil the first in stant consolidated, ami will hereafter form one firm, under the name of Ti tus. Bourgardes & Co. The new firm occupy the fire-proof brick on first street, lately occupied by Mr. John Oanter, which they have fitted tip in the most tasteful manner, and filleil with a fine and valuable assortment of gold and sliver watches, clock, jew elry of all kinds, rich, rare, and eosf ly ; silver table ware, and scores of beautiful and useful thiiigs, not forget ting the celebrated diamond spectacles. Drop in and take a look at the jewelry give your eyes a feast anyway, if you can't raise the stamps to buy a lull jeweled chronometer. Attractive am Cheap. The at tention of base halliKcro pieties, and others, is Invited to ('has- Mealey's stock of goods in their line, and alo to take note of the elegant display of furniture of all kinds and descriptions which he is soling to get rid as he w ishes to quit the business. He pro inse to sell them, even if he only ap proximates cost, and w hat be has left over, he proposes to distribute glatis among those who have dealt most lib erally with hlin. If yon want what nots, sofas, parlor sets, bureaus, pii- t ure-frames, wash-stands, wlndnw-cnr-tains. perambulators, or. in fief, any thing he has in store, at bedrock prices, throw yourself in si;lit at Mea'ev's furniture warerooms, "A hint." &c. Albany, .Tune 5. 1878. Kd. Register: Will yon please notice, through your columns, the f it t that Messrs. Colver & Priest of tli city were awarded the first preiniiun for best gang plow and cn'tlviitor. at tlie exhibit of iigrioiiltiiral Implements held at the I. inn County Fair grounds on the 24th of last month I would take this opportunity of stating that this Implement lias been tested by several of our liest farmer-, and all speak in the highest terms of it' efficiency. E. II. Gkikein. FfTruinr please copy. Ocean House. Pleasure seekers will be interested in learning that tin Ocean Hou-e, at Newport, Benton county, Oregon, has just been opened by Mr. Geo. Stevens, late ot Wiscon sin, and is now ready to Hceommodate. in good style, those who may Wish to enjoy the delicious breezes anil fine scenery in that part of the State. Stevens is an old hntelist, and under stands to perfect! n the art of prepar ing the delicacies of the seashore to suit tlie most fastidious tastes. The house is commodious and comfortable, and prices moderate. No pains will lie spared to make guests feel com fortable and at home. Medical. Dr. Bice has moved into his former residence, on corner of Third and Baker streets, and neeeples an office on First street, opposite A. Carothers & Co.'s th ug store, w here he can be found ready to answer all calls in the medical line. Dr. Bice has a reputation as a physician second to none, and his many friends in old Linn and Benton w ill be pleased to learn that he has settled among us once more. Base Ball at Knox's Bi tte. Tlie young men in tie; vicinity of Knox's Butte have organized a base ImiII club, and meet every Saturday for practice. They meet to-morrow morning at the school house to prac praetiee. Mr. 1-'. I'ropst is President, and J. W. Propst is Secretary. Hur rah for the Knox Butte Base Ball Club. .. TO TEACHERS, A public examination of teachers: win ne Held in the Albany District School House on Saturday. June 2;th, commencing at 9 o'clock A. M. Cer tificates, if granted, free. T. J STiTTSa County School Superintendent. Machinery, Wagons. Etc. A. Wheeler & Co.. at Shedd, furnish any thing wanted in their line, promptly and at tlie lowest current rates. Hav ing communication by telegraph with principals at Portland, they are ena bled to compete with anybody In the nutter of time as well as hi prices. IARAUItAUEY. Epizootic measles and whooping cngh. The rush for the mountains lias com menced. Mr. McPberson is editor ad interim of the Democrat. Gad Taylor .nine up from Oregon City on Tuesday. Ed Merrill is expected back from the States on next steamer, whither he sped, a few weeks since, to secure fifteen thousand dollars or such a mat- j ter. left him by a deceased relative, i Mr. William Anderson will make , Immediate application for a patent on the new Clod Masher invented by him j recently. We wish him success. Cherries and cultivated strawberries are in season. Faroe r; generally are jolly over the ! prospect of huge crops of grain and good prices. t Fruit promises an abundant yield. The roads in the vicinity of Scio are reported still quite ninthly, showing that more rain has fallen in that viein- It.v recently than hereabouts, where the road are in l'ne condition. I'.x-siicri!! Irvine called on him hps- day. Bob is ;ls handsome and genial ,i ' it ,. , , , . as In tlie oldeu lme, and complains of reeling iinusiiaiiy wen as a tanner. Wp spent a very pleasant day. the first of the week, at the residence of Mr, S. Hnijjlp. about six miles from tin; city, lie lias one of the handsom est and best cultivated farms in Linn county. Tlie times are dreadfully onto' joint in tlie way of interesting local items but we have the thought lo console n that harvest time is approaching whh its prolific mowing machines and threshers! Thus each season throws in sisbt its succession of good things for the tolling editor. Wlwat quoted in San Francisco fit 1 H2.1 86 $ cental. New placer gold diggings have been discovered in I.ane county, twenty mile' from Cottage Grove, on Sharn' creek, a branch of tlie East Fork. The diggings average from $2 to $4 a day to tiie hand, although as high as $8 a day has been taken out. Gold in Xew York 113. Oais are quoted in San Francisco at $1 S02 $ccntal. Legal lenders 84?4$5c. Cast-iron shrubbery- is what's the matter with Eastern country-seats. It i said tb"be pretty as well as econom ical. A postage stamp can lie used twi e the first time it will cost you tine cents, the.scc.ond time fifty dollars Wink at her tenderly 'IV girl over there ! Her walk "grecliin henderly," And purchased, her hair. Mr. Storey, of East Portland, is up on a visit. A. R. Simpson started for his home on Piit river. California, on Thursday. In ls70 there were 3.500 ceiitennarl aiis in the United States, of whom 042 were native whites, anil 2..V17 colored. Measles is What's the matter at eur house. N'o matter, either. Mrs. A. J. Dunniway has announced herself a candidate for the office of Mayor of the city of Portland, subject to tlie decision of the Republican Nom inating Committee, Emory Jones made his escape from the CdrfnlH Jail on the morning of tlie 4thi the guard having fallen asleep in the back room, leaving tlie front door unlocked. Jones secured the guard's revolver and knife. Wool qunted in Boston at 25S30c for short bright, with some hurry. Messrs. Backensto and storey start for the mountains on a prospecting tour to-day. Farmers have commenced gathering the wool harvest a .sheepish business. The Magnolia Mills are running al most constantly we were wrongly in formed last week and will continue to run until abimt the middle of next month, before shutting down. RELlOiors. Usual service at the Congregational Church next Sunday, Sermon at 11 o'clock on : "Whom do you worship ?" Evening subject : "Diana's duplicates." Crowdel OUT. The resolutions of the Syracuse Club will appear in next issue received too late for this. Improvements. The new host tower. In the rear of the City Hall, is It is thirtv-six feet a neat structure in bight. The elegant new fem e enclosing the City il ill attracts imlvesal attention. It is to be (diluted hi yellow and brln- j die. in alternate "tripes, and varnished, j Tim big ditch down llallroad street isHiiou: wniijili ted. it i- calculated to drain the eastern portion of the city, as well as the city treasury. L. Elkins Es j has lately built a neat picket fence, around hi lot on corner ot Ferry and Third streets. HARMED May 2sfh, H73, at the residence ot the bride'-, parents, by Rev, I. K Nesbit, Mr. Henry B. Sprenger and Miss l.izic Powers all of I. inn coun tv. Oregon. Wistar's Balsam of iViluCkhhy. This medicine is "a combination ami n f. iv n toil eil" for hi i!in" and ennnir (ln $w Us which afflict u- in the shape of eoiijp, t"lds ami 'iiflaiumatioii of ', ' throat, In. g- a u ijjiest. 3.) Hollow ay's i its i must. The Run ilv destitute of tin- iirenaratlon i- lit I era Ilv without i be nulv sate and cer-1 I tain 'means of curing those eruption-, ulcers, swellings, and painful nervous HOUiHo.,tnuail. Sold I 7 Maiden i.ane, X . Y. Price, 25 I cents per pot. Ask for uewstyle ; tin j ' Wniiterteite(h 3D I A. WHEELER. C. P. BOUOE. Ci i:. WHHM.EB. a. MJii;i;i.iH & co,, M1EOD, Ki-u;, Porwarilinc- & Commlss'ii Merctiants Dealers In Merehaullse and Pro ltice. s wo 1 assortment of nil kin Is o! Goods al n'nysln sou e nt lowest market rates. A stents for sale of Wa 50ns, Groin Mils. '1 ler Mills. Clinrns So., CASH nam for WHEAT, OATS, PORK, BUTTER, EGGS ant POULTRY1. c.v To-Duy. . It. RICK, n. D., urcon & Physician. OFFICE Hist street, between Ferrv and Broa 'ttlht. Rrt-lm N' 1 : Tliir 1 i twt. two blocks below or east of Mel lie list Chnroh, Albany, Oregon. v5n40 I. D. TITI S. J. B. TITl'S. (.'HAS. HOI BOABDES. TITUS, BOURGARDES & CO, DEALERS IN Wafcfics. aiocEs, J I : W E j R Y , Silver & Plated Vare, and- DIAMOND SPECTACLES. MANUFACTURED AND ADJUf5TKI) especially tor 1 he Puel tic Const by the 1 NATIONAL ELGIN WATCH CO. j of Elgin. Illinois, viz : , Pacific, Caiirornia anil han Francisco 1 WATI'II, and we most confidently ree ommund them to the pnblle,s nossesSinK mora Lood qualities for liie price than any o' her Watch In the market. We also seep all other brands of KIbIii, Wall haul and Swiss Wa'ehes, Clocks, Jew elry, .Silver and Paited Ware, ALSO Pistols and Cartridges. SST Repairing a Specialty, jgg Kiv Alf Work Done nnd Uood rOId, Warranted to lie ma Represented. Titus, Bourgardes & '., AT JOHN OANTEK'S OLD STAND, First street, ALBANY, OREGON. 40V5 FOJ? SALE ! T'IK CTLKBRATEU '. A. WOOD 1 RE.-IPCKS A MOWERS, taint ' Headers, Wood's Improved.) Cuqtiiii nt Indiana Farm Wiiron. Tli tuxsel a, id Vibrator Tlireheni, (best nwuhini i m the const. NtnteMumi J'or.ez ' etl If. ill. Ktnf I'Ioh-m, undo tier umcUimts. Call. see. an 1 ei price and terms nefonr buyinif elsewhere, a' my Blackiut bishop, corner Second an J Ellsworth ats., Albany, Oregon. S8v3 FRANK WOOD. W. SI. McrAUiiASD, (LATE M. M. HARVEY & CO.,, Opposite the hotels, Albany, Oregon, STOVES, RANGES, Force ntstl till riiiiiptt, LEAD Am IRCN PIPE, Hollow Ware, j HOV8K I"lWSINHISiO II A KID WARE, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Wun liAROKST STOCK IX i III; VALLEY. Lowest Prices Every Time. It i in in- Properly none 40rl GUARD AGAIN T FIRE! DEtAYS arc fAKSOUS. THE N V M E It Ol B SEVERE KIRKS wbMi haven onrre 1 in our s ate tlie in' year, an 1 he a'e rtlas rnus confla rmtlonsfn Pnr land, Snrlnuvlde, 1 alien, tire.'ii" ;'i 7 in 1 Ja''!;on.ti;e, slionld ad-inonl-'l! )roner y owners o seek Indomnl y a alnst loss an I damage by lire without de, ay. PHCGN5X Insu trance Company, OF HARTFORD, cow.. Reproscn el en hePacllic Coast for over ilfieet, yean Inritia which neriocl it has 'iii lln(i,(K for Flit? Lossta in the Puuitlc I car' men' ,iiomof the leal inar Ameri can Fire Insurance (.'om'-anies, and the '"' Wi'r lor I ("onir any ranraaented in the sae of Oregon, tn the firouio: adjust inont an I " a; in. n' Of its losses, ;lie Pha ntx hasnosiiewior, heCnmran) lias nev er ha 1 a unit In I he s ate, an 1 in the prompt ).aj men of nearly $l,IO!),Oo0 OO in Chicago an I Hos'on, proves Hint the OiitPlw-'nixlseqiiai to i s every enaKe- The awn-s of h.- P!i-i.;ii. a:v ant liorlzed by eoimniiislon fwni . u, t Mnv l ani pane wJultw tltreet, ami wUliont I reference to I'm- un :. ;-nn Fiunolsoo, or I elsewheoi, husena'i In ibe B'm.icant to secure mm an 1 , ,1 -." nn',vtfon. Ral as low fts sol v unci and liiir nrnflt Wi a t i. FIWS It sldeiil As 11I April 13, lajiMUnSl Allmiiy. DR. GEO. W. iiRAl', U K rV I m T , AI.ISA V OBEUOJ). OFFICE IN PARRlrstl BRU:K BLOCK, corner Firs, uti Ferry streets, Rcsi denee --Corner Fifth and Fern streots. o lloo honn fromsto HoViiook n. m.,and I to & o'cloeis p, in. i(jv4 STotioo. OREGON ft CALIFORNIA RAILROAD Company, Lun li omrimeni, Portland ore .-tin. An.n , is;:. Noiice ir. herwy tflvon, that a vigorous prosuuu llfcgrlli lie ins ltutu.t urfalnsi anj and uveiyfiorson who iresnassos Itnon any Kallroal Lund, byunttman 1 reinoviiii lin'jer tht'tvfi'om bcfoiti tliti same is HOUGH I'm iheComna ny ANIi PAIL FOIL All vacant Lan i In o i l nutnhei'cd fec tions, whetlier sur.eyed or unsnrveyed, Within a dis anee of 1 lilrty miles from" the line Of the road", IwIonifH lo the f'oititmnn 1. R. MOORES, 32v4t I Land AgenL y jj KUHN & CO.. Who!e-.nleiiiiil Retail Dealers In II A It J AVAlt K . Farmers' & Mechanic' Tools, Hl'II.DEItY IIARUWAHU, IRON AND STEEL, OAK mid 11,11 II I'm, HICUOIiY A OAK SFOKtM, IIICKOHT AX UN, Hardwood Lumber, Hi "I Rlina, tiliariH, I'olcs, Ac, WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, All of which are now offered to the pub lic at low rates. As we make the business a speelalty.wecan and will keep a better assortment, at lower prices, than any house Ih this etty. , ' W. H. KUHN A CO., Montelth fire-proof brick, Pirat street Albany, June M, WU tvl