ALBANY REG-ISTEK
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LOCAL MATTERS.
POST OFFICE HWilNTEB.
mails arrive:
From Railroad north and south) (tally
tit 13.20 p. M.
From Corvallis. daily, at in.so a. m. ,
From Lebanon, trl-weekly, (Monday,
Wednesday and Friday ) at 10.30 A. 11.
MAILS DKl'AKT:
For Railroad north arid M.iitS), daily,
close prompt at 11 A. m.
For Corvallis, daily, at 1.50 F. M.
For Lebanon, tri-weekly, (Monday, wed
nesilay and Friday) at 2 r. M.
( IfftSe limir from 7 A. M. to 8 P. M.
Sunday, from K M. to 2 P. X.
Money order otilec hours from 9 A. M. to
J p. SI. P. II. RAYMOXD, P.M.
The REGISTER Is Issued twice each
week Wednesday nhdSS turday mornings)
it the low price of three dollars per year,
in advance. Call at the office, corner of
Firsl and Ferry streets, and subserilie.
Lost Rkwakd. Mrs. Dr. Geary
has lost an oval moss-agate sleeve
button. The finder will be liberally
rewarded by returning it to her.
REUGiors. Elder J. M. Stcplien
son lectures at the Court House to
morrow at 0 4 o'clock.
Rev. A. R. Medbcrry, of Portland,
preaches at the Baptist church Wed
nesday evening next.
Prospering. Messrs. Titus Boure
gardes & Co. of this city, have estab
lished a branch jewelry establishment
at Corvallis. We hope the new ven
ture may prove as profitable as the in-
investment here has proven.
Albany Express. The Albany
Express, from this city to Portland,
resumes business next Monday, leav
ing Albany depot at 5.30 A. M. each
day, and returning at 8.2B P. M.
a chance to go to Portland and return
the same day.
Accident. On Monday Mr. Fike
threw a hammer at a spider on the
wall, but missed the spider and struck
one of his little children on the head,
just above the right temple. Although
the life of the little child was dispaired
of for a few days, we learn that It is
gradually Improving.
Gold Mkdal. Mr. C. P. Burk
hart has been awarded as a prize for
tlie greatest variety of cereals grown
by one person for the year 1873, by
the State Agricultural Society, a
Iteautiful gokl medal. It is about
the size ot an American dollar, and in
value approximates 50.
Assignee's Sale.-0ii Saturday,
the Uth inst., the entire stock of
furniture belong to the estate of Chas.
Mealey, bankrupt, will be offered for
gale, consisting of chamber and parlor
nets dining room sets, bedsteads,
bureaus, tables, chairs, blinds, cur
tains, etc. For bargains in furniture,
be in attendance at the sale.
Personal, Mr. Oliver Jackson,
of Dalles, was In the city on Friday.
leighridlog was the amusement east
the Cascades when Mr. jbcksoii
Mr. A. L. Stinson, of Jefferson,
threw himself in sight on Friday.
,
Sudden Death.-A gentleman
named Murphy, a resident of Mon
mouth, arrived in this city on Sunday
ou thii northern hound train. He had
been in poor health for some time,
and liad taken a trip out South for his
health. He was taken to the residence
of Uncle Johnny Powell, in the eatern
suburbs of the city, where he died a
n few ljoijrs after his arrival. He was
a member of the Christian Church, a
useful ! member of society, and had
many warm friends. Ho leaves a
wife and large lamlly of, children to
mourn jhls loss.
Linn AireAD.-Sherlff Parker hav
ing collected the necessary amount of
coin, county Treasurer, Capt. Shields,
on TiBsday, paid over the amount
due tho State from Linn county into
the State treasury.
fra's. That carpe sack found by
the ffliertff recently is supposed to be
long to tam Davenport, of Stlvertom
FOUK.-Ohf' canity jail now holds.
four prisoners, two Tor incest, one for
hit and one ibr manslaughter.
Lovely. Friday was a lovely day
shirtsleeves-weather. The sun
shone out bright, warm and clear In
fact too warm was it for overcoats
and tilings.
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The Willamette Is in splendid
boating stage, and is liable to continue
so as long as the weather continues
warm and the waters fell in such oo
rrions showers.
Eggs Have taken a drop, and are
now quoted at 25 cents per dozen.
This gives us anotlier chance to obtain
good grub.
Near Comstock's Station on Satur
day morning last, a man named Mur
ray, while out hunting, had a terrific
encounter with a cougar which boldly
attacked him. Murray succeeded in
killing the cougar with a knife, but not
till alter he had received some painful
wounds.
Prof. Connor is doing a land office
business in the way of scholars in at
tendance on his writing school.
Exhibit of (he Finance of the City
of Albany. Oregon, Tor the out
rial year 1873.
AMOUSTS PAID INTO TUK CITY TKEASURY
Itn lance In the eltv treasury from
the official year 1872 1 692 07
Taxes for the year 173. collected
and paid into the city treasury 11,378 54
Delinquent taxes for the year 1872,
collected 33 SO
Dog tax for the year 1873 HI 00
Interest on citv monev loaned dur
ing the year 1878 38 00
Cash received on nneR for violation
of city ordinances 296 00
For licenses to January i, inn.... at
Total 5,73148
AMOCNTS PAID Ol'T AS PER ORDERS, BY
ORDER OK CITY COUNCIL.
To (he City Recorder
For nhrht winching citv to Decem
675 40
ber 11, 1873 620 33
For extra police services 100 00
Tn(;co. Patterson, building flume
on Railroad street 253 75
To Geo. Patterson, buildimr bell X
hose tower, fence nndplatform 101 40
To 1). Morgan, for building three
cisterns 750 00
To Citv Marshal, collecting taxes.. 136 43
To T. .Ciirtwright. building cross
walks, as ner contract 208 00
To T. Cartwrtght. City Marshal.on
contract and for services as
ner bills allowed 906 39
To Smith Clelen. on contract to
furnish dirt and gravel 713 60
To M. V. Brown 12 00
To J. R. Herren 10 00
ToWin. ltilca 72
To ST. It, Humphrey 5 no
To Coll. VanCleve. city printing. 93 00
To ('rouse A llurd, lumler 178 01
To Parker A Co.. lumber 88 77
Annual allowance, to Fire Depar't. 90 00
To A. J. Warner, city surveying.. 41 00
To Perrv Snlnk. 55 50
To L. Miller 8 00
To Jones A Hill, medical attend
ance on city prisoners 10 00
To W. S. Jones 2 00
To O. Mealey is oo
To O. W, Warren, Deputy Marshal 57 37
To Kuhn A Co 48 62
To P. C. Harper A Co 38 88
To Kline A Co 21 00
To R. C. Hill A Son 16 30
To Raymond A Frceland 19 28
To Marshall A Sehlosser 9 (10
To A. Bridges 4 00
To D. M. Thompson 4 00
To Geo. Patterson 5 75
To J. E.Smith 4 00
To John Brlggs 2 25
To A. F. Wheeler . . a so
To W. H. Dodd A Co 4 75
To R. M. rowers a 00
To W. H. McFarland 3 00
To M. M. Harvey 1 50
To W. Gordon 1 00
To S. Montgomery 1 00
To J. M. MeConnell 100
To Win. Pitt V 75
To T. Shay 50
To A. Carothers A Co 75
To Dr. Harris 1 00
To L. Burkhart 100
ToT. Kremlin 2 00
To W. Ketchum 2 00
To W. Tweedale 2 00
To A. J. Fox f 3 00
To Martin Pain 2 00
To Geo. Young 1 00
To Julius Gradwohl 39 98
To W. Walton 5 00
Total amount paid out $5,637 76
Balance In the city treasury at the
close of the official year, 1873.. 93 72
Amount of lalior by prisoners on
citv improvements for the year
1878..... 2M00
JOS. HANNOX,
City Rocordcr.
Alliany, Jan. 3. 1874.
NEW TO-DAY.
ASMMNEE'S SALE.
IN TIIK DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United Slatesfor the District of Oregon.
In the matter of Charles Mealey. Imnkrupt.
Notice is herobv given that the undersign
ed Assignee in Bankruptcy of the estate of
Charles Meulev. bankrupt, will sell at pub
lic auction on 'the premises lately occupied
by Charles Mealey as a warehouse and
salesroom in Albany, lu the county of Linn
and State of ( iregon , on Saturday, the 171 li
of January, 1874, at tho hour of 10 oVlock
A. M., to the highest bidder for cash (gold
coin), in hand on day of sale, the entire
stock of Furniture belonging to tho estate
of Charles Mealey, bankrupt, and consist
ing of Chamlier Sets, Parlor Sets. Dining
room Sets, Ikidsteads, Bureaes, Tallies,
Chairs, Blinds, Curtains, etc., etc.
1). M. THOMPSON, Assignee.
N. B.-The real estate In the above en
titled suit will be sold at Albany, on Jan.
a7 1878-
D. M. T.
Albany, Or., Jan. 10, 1874
"city market,
W. H. MBNDENHAIX, PROP.
WILL ENDEAVOR TO BE ALWAYS
supplied with the best meats to he
hurl In the market, and will be ever ready
to accommodate those who may favor htm I
with a call. 27vti
Wishing to
HEDUOI3
ar stock of
GOODS!
Before the opening of the
i
Spring Season
To the
LOWEST
PRACTICABLE LIMIT,
v
We have determined to offer,
during the
Next Mouth,
our remaining stock of Winter
0
(jroous at a
Large Reduction
J
on rates current during the sea
son, and to tnatenu win
on the
0
lstofJaauary
1874,
MARK DOWN
0
our stock to prices that will
DEFY COMPETITION.
Terms
READY PY!
and
ONE PRICE FOE ALL.
0
CANH PAID, aa usual, lor all
hinds of Merchantable Pro-
A. Wheeler & Co.
SBEDD, Deo. 30, 1873.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Ordinance No. 15.
Relating to repealing Ordinance No. 8,
providing for the appointment of Police
or Night-watchmen, and prescribing
their duties.
He it imMneil by the Common Qnincil of the
CHinf Altxtny :
Section 1. That Ordinance No. 8. pro
viding for the appointment of Police or
Night-watchmen, and prt scribing their
dn t leg, lie, and t he same is hereby, re pea led
Sec. 2. ThlsOrdlnancctobcinforccand
take effect on and after the 11th day of
January, 1874.
Approved, Jim. 3, unt.
COLL. VANCLEVE, Mayor.
Jos. Hanson, Recorder.
NOTIOH !
IS HEREBY GIVEN that C. B. Comstock
A Co. and W. S. Newbury have had a
full nnd comnlete settlement to date, both
as principal and agent, and as Individuals,
anu t nut tne relation or principal ami agent
heretofore existing between them is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. And It
Is further mutually agreed that W. 8. New
bury shall no longer have the right to
carry on his business at Albany, Oregon,
or elsewhere. In and under the style and
firm-name of C. B. Comstock A Co..'as here
tofore. C. B. COMSTOCK A CO.
W. a NEWBCRY.
Albany, Oregon, Dec. Dili, 1878.
REFERRING to the above notice, the
undersigned would resjiectfully an
nounce to all his former patrons, and the
public generally, that ho will continue in
Hie grain business as heretofore, except
that hereafter such business will lie con
ducted In his own name.
Thankful for your patronago in the past,
would respectfully solicit a fair share in
the future. W. 8. NEWBCRY.
decl873w3
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.
THE FIRM of Claughton A McKnight
has this day hen dissolved by mutual
consent, S. II. Claughton retiring from,
and J. W. McKnight assuming the busi
ness and the Indebtedness of the linn,
also collecting all inonoys due saiil Arm.
S. H. CLACGHTON,
jas. w. Mcknight.
Lebanon, Dec. 17, 1873. 32w4
Only about a Hull' Dozen
AjTITCHELL WAGONS left at
in. mums,
4vB
Register Building, Albany.
For Hardware,
QO TO DODD'S.
For Groceries,
F
RESH AND GOOD-GO TO
DODO.
For Plows,
PEORIA. CAST C.
IfOLINE, PEORIA. CAST CASTSTEEL,
J.TA
DODO'S is the place to get them.
FOR.
ANYTHING YOU WANT, FIRST TRY
DODD'S.
For Domestic Sewing Machine,
WHY 1 DON'T FAIL TO CALL AT
DODD'S.
For the Latest in
U C K S A W 8, AXES, PITCHFORKS,
etc., give DODD a call, anyway.
B
, When Yon Want
CUDER PRESSES, OK FARM MACHIN
ery of any kind, call at the Register
Building and sec DODD.
GO TO THE
BEE-HIVE STORE!
TO BVX
Groceries,
Provisions,
Notions,
fcc, &c, &c,
CHEAP FOR CASH !
Country Produce of All Kinds
BOUGHT FOR MERCHANDISE OR
OAS J3C !
This is tho place to get tho BEST BAR
GAINS ever otfered in Alliany. Partite
will always do well to call and see for them
selves.
H. WEED.
First street, Albany, Oregon. 3iv8
- J)E'nBnnLSB
MrSCEIXASIOU$. ,
OLD STOVE DEPOT.
JOHN BRIGGS,
Dealer In
RANGES.
COOK, PARLOR AND BOX,
STOVES !
Or the best patterns.
ALSO : TIN, SHEET IRON AND C.
FEB WARE,
And the usual assortment of furnishing
ds to be obtained in a tin store.
Repairs neatly and promptly exeoutsd,
)n reasonable terms.
Short reckoning make long friends,
FRONT STRE T.ALBANY.
Dec. , 1886-1
NEW GOODS!
MONTAGUE A, MeCTTLLY,
LEBANON, OREGON,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND ARB
constantly receiving, large invoices ot
late stylo
DRY 4HOODN,
FRESH GHOCF.H1ES,
NEW CLOTHINU, and
General merchandise !
which they will dispose of on the fairest
uml most accommodating terms. A gen
eral invitation is extended to:.. I to call and
examine onr new line of Dress Goods, lats
styles of clothing, held wear, lioots, shoes,
Ac, Ac, the very latest in market, and se
lected witli the view of meeting the r
(iiiirenients of this people.
MONTAGUE A MfCTJLLY.
October 18, uiS
W. II. NcFARLAND,
(LATE M. M. HARVEY A CO.,)
Opposite the hotels,
Albany, Oregon,
STOVES, RANGES,
Force and Lift Pumps,
LEAD AND IRON PIPE,
Hollow Ware,
HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE,
Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron
ware.
LARGEST STOCK IN THE VALLEY.
Lowest Prices Every Tins.
Repairing Froperljr Done. 40v!
BUILDERS, ATTENTIO
SASH, BLIND, AND DOOK
FACTORY.
S. II. ALTHOU8K. J. V. BACKENHTO.
W. KKTt'HUM.
ALTIIOUE & CO.,
Lyon Street, on the River Hank,
ALBANY, OREGON.
Keep on hand a full assortment, and are
prepared to
FUBNISH TO ORDER,
Doors, asli, Blinds, and
moldings,
Such as
CROWN, PANEL, RAND & SECTION
HOLD,
Of all sizes
WINDOW AND DOOR FRAMES,
Flooring, Siding,
-And-
AU other kinds of BalMing Material .
ALSO: PREPARED TO DO MILL
A work, furnish shaker fans, zigzag
shakers, suction fans, driving pulleys of
any kind, at our factory on Lyon street (on
the river bank), next ljelow Markham's
warehouse. ALTHOU8E A CO.
Alliany, Ecb. 10, 180O-H
Coos Bar Coal Agency.
BERRYHAN A DOYLE.
DEALERS In Cumberland, Lehigh and
all descriptions of Foreign and. Do
mestic Coals. Alw.PIOntON.
Bulkhcod-between Pacific and JaekSN
street wharves. Son Francisco, Cal. ttv