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About The Albany register. (Albany, Or.) 1868-18?? | View Entire Issue (July 4, 1873)
LOCAL MATTEltS. THE CampmeetinO. The ctmp meetlng oil the grounds oi Mercer Thompson, near Robert's bridge, lin ger the direction of Bets. Mr. Roork Hid Mr. Hoberg. of the M. E. Church, titer continuing over t week broke tip Lvt Monday forenoon. The meeting resulted In greatly reviving the mem bership, and in fourteen or fifteen ac cessions to the church, one whole fam ily being included in the number. A east concourse of people were in at tendance on last Sabbath, who were unusually attentive and orderly during the entire day. At 11 o'clock A. M., Rev. Mr. Driver, though quite unwell from cold, preached a very able and powerful discourse. We did not hear It, but set It was represented to ns. In the afternoon, we had the pleasure of bearing the Presiding Elder, Rev. Mr. Starr, preach a sermon rich in thought and feeling. He held the attention of his audience from the first producing a fine impression. At night? Rev. Mr. Pearl occupied the pulpit. His effort was more of an exortation than a sermon, and as such it was good . It resulted in. persuading some eleven to some forward for prayers, several of whom professed conversion before the meeting closed. Our stay at the meet ing was brief, but during that time we were very hospitably entertained; and made many new acquaintances whose friendly faces we shall never forget. At the tent of Mr. Mercer Thompson we partook of dinner; supper at the tent of Ms. Conn; breakfast at the tent of Mr. Vanwlrikle. At each of these places the kindest of hospitality was extended to us. We spent the night at the residence of Mr. Tbompso, hav ing for our bedfellow, Rev, Mr. Clark, of Eugene City. We neglected to say In its place, that after the 3 o'clock services, three persons were baptized: one (a colored man), by sprinkling; the other two, by immersion. The latter interesting ceremony was per formed by Rev. Mr. Roork, at the ford near Roberts' bridge. The clos ing exercises on Monday forenoon were lead by Rev. Father McKlnney, one of the oldest Missionary itiner ants, who came to this coast over 2( yean ago. We made the acquaint ance of his aged and pious companion also who said she was the sixth woman who came to Oregon. The closing exercises were full of solemn interest and feeling. Close Shave. On Tuesday a gen tleman by the name of Canady, who was engaged in running a mower over in Benton county, about three miles from this city, met with an accident which came near proving fetal. From tome cause the team attached to the mower became frightened, and started off at a rapid rate, throwing Mr. Can ady from and in front of the machine; but he retained bis presence of mind, held tightly to the lines, and succeed ed, after a short run, in bringing the team to a halt, much to bit satisfac tion, at least One of the "fenders" the machine struck his right leg. between the knee and ankle, cutting a long, deep gash to the bow, and the knife succeeded in cutting through the pants and boot lag, but did not, fortu nately, touch the skin. Had he let go Ms hold on the lines, he would un doubtedly have ban oat all to places. At it It he sufferced several bruises and ontusions, beside the gash la hit leg bore mentioned. Preparations at Corvallis .We lean that the people of Corvallis are expecting jam of people in their city the coming anniversary, and are ajwtatore making every preparation to OriMeein them in suitable style. Among other things, a Hue pavilion has been erected on toe public plaza adjoining the Court House, for the use MUi pleasure of thoat who choose to lance. We very much doubt whether tfeg steamboat will be able to carry the firemen of this city and all their friends who with to go, and therefore suggest feat buggies tnd backs be obtained by Hon who would enjoy a ride over the Death Fifteen Minutes. It is our painful duty to record another of those sad casualties, se frequently oc curring of lam, rrislng from the care less handling of fire-arms. A young man imaed Paddock, twenty-three years of age, who resided with his parents wear Sweet Home Valley in this county, met his death on last Sat urday morning under the following circumstances: His dogs had "treed" a family of Cougars not fer from the house, and deceased had shot and kill ed the old cougar. While attempting tosecure the young cougars, he reached down for the gun, which had been re loaded, catching it by the muzzle, and when in the act of drawing it toward him, the hammer caught on a twig or limb, exploding the gun, sending its contents into Paddock's neck, sever ing the jugular vein and causing him to bleed to death in fifteen minutes Sweet Home seems to be specially un fortunate, as quite a number of simi lar accidents have transpired there within a few-years past. Since writing the above, we have, from Mr. W. R. Finley, of Upper Soda, a little different statement of the above. The old cougar had been killed the day before, said Mr. Finley, and, after considerable search, the dogs had succeeded in finding and treeing one of the young ones. Ezra Paddock, the deceased, set his loaded gun down among some brush, while attempting to shake the young cougar out of the tree, as they did not want to shoot it, but let the dogs, most of whom were pups, have a chance at it to break them in to a proper appreciation of such game. One of the hunters remarked that the dogs might run against the gun, knocking it down and killing one of them. Paddock, taking the same view of the matter, reached among the brush for the gun, taking it by the muzzle and drawing it toward him, when it exploded with the result nar rated above. At Shedd. On our return from the campmeeting last Monday lore noon, we spent a few minutes at Shedd Station, waiting for the train. While there we had the pleasure of shaking hands with the firm of A. Wheeler & Co., the enterprising and successful forwarding and commission merchants at that place. We found them occupying a commodious store room, which was well filled with all kinds of merchandise, from a bar of soap to a silk dress, or from a fine hat to a stogy boot. Their aim is to sup ply the people out there with every thing which can be procured in dry goods, hardware aud grocery stores; and they are also agents for wagons, machines and forming implements generally. In their large warehouse, near the railroad, they are now en gaged in putting in a small engine for the purpose of elevating grain. They are doing all they can to accom modate the farming community in that section, and their efforts are being appreciated. Water Spoct. Rev. I. D. Driver reports meeting a water spout, on Friday last, between this city and the camg-ground near Robert's bridge. The rain-cloud or water spout was fiinhel-ehaped, aud traveled with great swiftness. In an Incredible short space of time after it reached him, the water in the road, before dry was half way up to the bub of the buggy wheels, the water coming down in a perfect sheet, at If poured from some enor mous vessel. In t few moments the water-spout had passed over, the water bad ceased to fell, and all was bright again. Fin Farm. On the first of the week we enjoyed a pleasant visit at the term of Mr. C. D. Burkhart, about one mile trem thit city by the way, one of the richest tad bast improved forma In Linn county. The cherries In hit orchard are especially fine, tnd we paid the fullest respect to them Mr. Burkhart la paying special Men tioo to fine stock, la which we wish him the fullest euccesa. The WaiAJornra-It tatting rap idly, tad, should do rem fell toon, will early reecfc e stage which will re quire steamer navigating it to this JQlOe" fc 09 0B fceJ(J(hj At Home. A letter from Mr. John Canter to Mr. E. S. A! tree of this city, dated Zurich, Switzerland, May 30th, Informs the friends of the writer that be has reached bis home after an ab sence of many long years, and that he his health is much improved. Mr. Canter proposes to visit Vienna as soon as the weather settles. From his account It would seem that the weather In Switzerland is similar to that in Oregon, asitrainsalmost con tinuously during the Winter months. Mr. (5. proposes returning to Oregon again late In the coming Fall. While at Liverpool, England, Mr. Gantcr secured a corn circular from the house ofSegar&Tunnlcliffe, which he for wards In his letter to Mr. Altree. From It we observe that the quota tions Is in centals of 100 lbs. On the 6th of last May, Oregon wheat was quoted In this circular at-"Club and Oregon, lis 9di312s 2d; California, lis Mails lOd per 100 lbs"-showing that Oregon wheat commanded a higher price than the California. Our readers can figure tlie worth of a cen tal of Oregon wheat for themselves a dollar in American coin amounts to four shillings and two pence, English money. Twelve shillings six pence, according to the above, would give three dollars for 100 pounds of wheat one cental or one dollar and eighty cents per bushel of sixty pounds. Did our space permit, we should like to give the quotations of wheat from the different countries, at Liverpool, as furnished by this circular. We shall take occasion hereafter, when we have more space, to give the general quota tions of the Liverpool markets. An English Imperial bushel is 62 pounds. Installed. District Deputy Grand Master Wm. C. Tweedale, on Tuesday evening last, installed the officers elect for the new term of Corvallis Lodge I.O.O.F. It was a very pleasant oc casion, enjoyed by all who participat ed. Following are the names of the brothers and the offices in which they were installed: E. N. Shed, N. G.; S. L. Shedd, V. G.; J. W. Williams, Sec.; N. P. Briggs, Treasurer. Albamt Lodge. Albany Lodge No. 4, I.O.O.F., installed the new officers elect on Wednesday evening. The ceremonies were public, and a large and pleasant assemblage of Odd Fellows and their friends were congre gated there and then, and a high old time had. The officers installed were: N. Baum, N. G.; W. Ketchum, V. G.; A. N. Arnold, Sec.; and Fred. Graf, Treasurer. At Brownsville On the glorious 4th, there will be a grand celebration, march, speech, music by the Aurora Silver Band, etc,, in the day-time, and an ice cream festival, for the ben efit of the M. E. Sunday School, at night. The BrowLsvillians under stand how to have a pleasant time themselves, and also make It pleasant for those who join with them. An in vitation is extended to everybody to come and help them celebrate. Indian Dance. About sixty Si washes, camped in the western sub urbs of the city, composed of Cali poolas and Siletx, with a sprinkling of Coquilles, have been raising the dust every night lately by tripping the light fantastic toe, drawing a large crowd of "pale feces" anxious to wit ness the graceful and swan-like evolu tions of the dusky sous of the forest. She grand dance it announced to come off on the night of the 4th, when all the feathers, paint and wardrobe of each warrior will be donned tickets tree. Quabterlt Mketmq. The fourth quarterly meeting of the Albany Methodist church will be held at the church, beginning Friday evening, July 4th, at 1 o'clock. Services Sat urday Tcning. Usual ttrvtest on Sunday. The members ef the chare ar especially urged by (fee FUtof to attend en Friday aad Satarday drea mt , STiiMSOAT-Ui xitae making their regular trips, although the river is lowering rapidiF. Vary little dowa freight offering, aud if freight alto light Harvest will mm It acre, however, when freight will to more pieatlfol, New Firm. Messrs. Henri F. Sayrs and Henry States, two of our most enterprising and energetic young men, have formed a copartnership, under the firm-name of Sayrs & States, for the purpose of collecting accounts, writing up legal papers and nckowl edgiug the same, issuing insurance policies, posting books, etc. They are flist class business men, thoroughly honest and capable, and we take pleas ure In recommending them to the pat ronage of our readers. Personal. R. Kirk and R. H. Wright, both of Brownsville, were in the city on Tuesday. Father York, of Corvallis. called to see us on Tuesday. He is one of Ore gon's oldest and best men. Rev. I. D. Driver, of Salem, gave us a pleasant visit on the 1st Instant. Mrs Wakefield is making relatives and friends a visit in this city at pres ent. Rev. Dr. Hill and Mr. L. Cox de parted on last steamer for a visit to the States. Dr. Gamble took his departure for Jacksonville on Thursday. The doctor was a most estimable gentleman, an accomplished and successful physician, and we are truly sorry that the health of his family would not permit of a longer stay among us. Judge Whitney returned from the Ochoco country on Tuesday. He says that in one of the claims in the new gold diggings, the clean up after sluic ing a portion of one day amounted to about $2 to the hand. He thinks the mines overrated. Heard of nor saw no "big money" taken out of any of the claims. He returns much improv ed by the trip. Runaway. A team belonging to Robt. Foster, on Friday last left se curely fastened by Mr. F., but untied by one of the little Fosters soon after eot up and raced through the streets in a manner very unbecoming the staid and quiet character of the owner. Damage, about $20. New Warehouse. Mr. L. C. Burkhart, who resides just in the east ern suburbs of the city, has commenced the erection of a large warehouse ad joining the railroad running through his form. It is 50x25 feet, 16 feet in the clear, and will bold 20,000 bushels of grain. He proposes to store grain at two cents per bushel, sacked. Gratis. For the benefit of an Illi nois cotemporary, we state the feet so far as we have inquired, that no young lady of a dyspeptic tum of mind has inquired, at any of our stores, dur ing the week, lor a "pair of rubber shoes with buckles." Albany Collegiate Institute. The next term opens on Monday, September 1st, 1873. This Institute has as competent and able teachers as any in the State, and therefore has a reputation as an educational institu tion among the foremost on the Pacific coast. Soda. The constant study of A. Carothers 4 Co. is to excel In the manufacture of soda, and we believe they have succeeded in getting up about as nice an article of genuine bot tled soda as wae ever manufactured. Try a few bottles this warm weather it Is splendid in the sick room. Sof-The Portland BvUttinbu this: "Albany it a good place to start a temperance paper, but after one is started it don't take long for it to starve." Portland can't even start one, but "gin mills" are frequently started and all get fet. Fat Ur.-The first assessment of the Albany Farmers' Company it now due, and tt payable to John Barrows, Esq., Treasurer of tat Company, at Bhtin, Young Oo.'a store la this city. t Omkkh F Annas' Uno.-Througl the politeness of Mr. I. lenry Brown, of Salem, we are la reetiptef tot eou etitatlon and by-law at the Oregon Farmttt' Uataa ovgmlti. Jaat Uthv UTI. TooHH.vm-0 aad laca at the mlstoat.1 Huhee-Baka, at Wood Haven't. Fife In fred Wit in Id Oellfwak, Business. -Messrs. Titus. Boor- gardes & Co. are doing a splendid Dusiness, as they ought, having one ot the best stocks of jewelry, watches, clocks, etc., in the State. Call and tea the display. At Jefferson They will have big blow out on the 4th. among other attractions offered is an oration by M. V. Brown. Esq. If that dent catch 'em, what will ? Game. Young grouse will soon be the right size to bring to the table. Wild pigeons, of which there are plenty among the oak groves, don't go bad, either as a stew or broil. Handsome. The new stamp gotten up by Uncle Sam for the use of Post masters. They are entirely different from any of the other designs, and, if any difference, handsomer. Wool! Wool !-Parties having Wool for sale will do well to call on Wood & Howell, at Frank Wood't Blacksmith shop, before disposing f tlie same. We had the pleasure, on Thursday, of meeting Capt. Cain, of Portland, who commanded a regiment from Ohio, in the rebellion. Cap. a brick. Silver Band, The Monmouth Sil ver Band passed through this city yes terday, as they passed up First street treating our citizens to some excellent music. Wool. This article is beginning to come into market in fair quantities. So fer the market rules at 22c per pound. Markets Well supplied with veg etables, etc., at fair rates. Butter quotable at 16c per pound, and eggs loe per dozen, buying. Wheat. We still quote wheat at 70c per bushel, with little or none of fering. Weather Warm, with indicattone of warmerest. A gentleman afflicted with the chronic rheumatism says, "Nodescrip tion of my case can convey the vast amount ot benefit I have received from the use Ofto&Mon'j Anodyne Liniment. I believe it is the best article in the world lor rheumatism. If a horse has a good constitution, and has once been a good horse no mat ter how old or how much run down he may be, he can be greatly improved, ami in many respects made as good at new. by a liberal use oCS'AwuWs Cow air; Condition l'ovders. A. WHEELER. C. P. BXltKOk C. B. WIUELKB. A. WHEELER & COn SHEDD, OREGON, Dealers in Merchandise and Prodoos. A good assortment of all kinds of Goods it ways in store at lowest market rates. Agents for sale of Wagons, Grain UrUav Cider Mills, Churns, Ac., Ac. CASH paid for WHEAT, OATS, FOB BUTTER, B(Wi9 and POULTRY. Born. In this city, June 39th, to the wife of Jno. Foshay, a daughter.. In this city, on the 1st iust, to tna wite of P. Marian, a daughter. In this city, June 30th, to the wife of Mr. Turnbow, a daughter. On the 1st Inst., to the wife ef sfa than Fry, a daughter. At Miller's Station on the O. AG. Railroad, to the wife of the Mr. Miller, a son. LARRIES. June 89, 1873, at the MerorrT!ma son camp-ground, by Rev. J. Hoberg. Mr. J. Meo-oionn ami Mlu VmUfe Flenor all of Linn county, Oregon. Maw To-Day. Collegiate Institute t jtaaaaraa oyat Monday, ttoptomritor 1 , u . m. wajunot) : MOTICK. omei AxiAjrr K mm lSl AH IX sect, vat levied mm all ta. Jock of the Company on JaatajaV