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BUSINESS CARDS.
A. WHEELER.
C. K.
c. p. rcueat,
W1IKE1F.B,
A. U 1IEEIJKK CO.,
SHEDD, OREGOX,
Forwarding & CoMiss'n Merchants.
Dealers in Merchandise and Produce. A
good assortment of all kinds of tiooijs al
ways in ittore at lowest market rates.
Asrentsfor sale of Wagons, Grain Drills.
Cider MlTls. Clmms, Jfcc, c.
CASH pttirt for WHEAT, OATS, PORK,
BUTTER, EGGS and POCLTRT.
II. J. BOVGHTOX, M. .,
n.Bm TK OF THE VnVEaklTT
VT Me-lieal Collea-e of Now York, late
inuiiilter of Beilevieu H spital Medical t ol
teife. New York. OFKtOK In A. I 'Brothers
A Co. 's drug store, Albany, Oregon.
GEO. R. HI ! H.
Attorney mid Counselor Hi Law,
ALBANY, OREGON.
WILL PR ACTICE Ii ALL THE Courts
of thisState. OffIck- In Fox's briek
(up stairs! First street. tv"
LOUIS RE11WALD,
Has just opened a fine stock of
Boots cfcs SHoes
California made, to whk'h he invites the
attention of the citizens of AKmny and vi
cinity. eGoocls manufactured to order,
in latest slvles. with liest of slock. Srore
corner Broodalbin un1 First streets, Chas.
Mealuy's old stand. Call and examine my
stock. LOVIS REHWALD.
AUiany, Oct. IB, 187l-ov7
FOR SALE !
FTH2 CELEBRATED W. A. WOOD'S
REAPERS &, MOWERS.
Haines Headers, (Wood's improved.)
'oqaillnrU9 Indixna Farm Waggu.
The Russel and Vibrator Thresbeni,
(best machines on the coast.
Ktateainan foreefenl Drill.
Mar Flows, and other machines.
Call, see, and set price and terms before
buving elsewhere. at my Blacksmith Shop,
corner Second and Ellsworth sts., Albany,
Orejfou.
3av5 FRANK WX)D.
uttoon t v: roui
W. D. B ELD INC,
"VJHO MANUFACTURED THE FIRST
ft good Broom ever made In Albany,
has returned from California, and located
permanently in this city, where he has I
again commenced tne manuiacturc 01 aii
kinds of
Brooms, Brushes, Wisps,
c. at his factory on First treet, at John
Metzler's old stand, east of Magnolia Mills,
where be Invites those wishing n ftrst clas
broom to call and secure it of him.
, W. D. BELDING.
Albany, Oct. 16, 1871-3 v-7
CHAS. B. MONTAGUE.
KOBT. MVALLKT.
MONTAGUE & McCAUEY,
ARE NOW OPENING A MAGNIFICENT
stock of
FALL & WINTER GOODS !
selected with care, and bought for coin at
Scandalously Low Figures !
and as wc bought low we can and will sell
them at prices that will
Astonish Everybody.
Come and see our selections of
Or ess Goods,
Japaiicaa
Shawls,
Piques,
Brllliautes,
Marseilles,
Popllus,
Lustres,
Itibbons, Collars, Collarettes,
Laces, Afcc, dec.,
for the ladies, and our complete lines of
Readymade Clothing,
Hosiery,
Oottonades,
Caasimeres,
Cloths,
Ntioes,
Boots,
raps,
Hata,
of all descriptions for men and boys. Also
full assortments of
Groceries, Crockery & Glassware.
for everybody.
Trier-test goods, at the la west rates every
time. t-iTCome and see.
Lebanon, Oregon, Ocsoher 30, L374.
ACARJD.
AH. BELL PARKER, late of Oregon
City, beg leave to Inform the public
that they have purchased the entire stock
of drugs, medicines, Ac. formerly owned
by R. C. Hill ft Son. and that they design
continuing the business at the old stand,
where they purpose keeping in the furure
a full assortment of
Drugs,
Ckemieala,
Patent Medicines,
Toilet Articles,
Perfumery,
and everything usually found In a first
class drug stare.
While earnestly soliciting a continuance
of the liberal patronage heretofore extend
ed to the old house, we hope at the same
time, by fair and liberal dealing, and care
ful attention to the wants of onstomers, to
merit the esteem of any new friends who
may favor us with their orders.
Particular attention will be given to the
compounding of physician's prescriptions
and family recipes, at all hoars of the day
or nlgut
A. H. BKH- A- PAKKER,
Successors to R. C. Hill Sox.
Albany, October 9, 74-ntf
DOC PLUMMER'8
DRUG STORE!
FOB YOUB FRESH MEDICINES, go to
DOC PLfJUBEK!.
If you want nice Toilet Goods,
BRUSHES,
COMBS,
COSMETICS,
SOAPS,
OILS,
PERFUMERY,
don't fail to call otx
DOC PLIJOIEB.
Doc Plnmmer has the nicest Stationery
in the city.
Poc Plummer keeps A 1 CIGARS AND
TOBACCO.
Doc Plummer has a nice mrietyof goods
and Is always glad to see hie friends.
Albany. Oct- 23, 71-6v7
BUSINESS CARDS.
Saml.E. Young's
You will And an ir mense stock of
New 'Wiriitex'
Goods !
at LOWER PRICES than ever.
Also
The Largest Stock of Men's, Youths' and
Boys'
CLOTHING
AND-
Furnishing Goods
in the city, and CHE A PER than any other
place.
-ALSO-
A large assortment (latest styles! of
Boots! Shoes,
AT REDUCED PRICES.
Also
A NEW INVOICE OF HATS
For Men, Youth and Boys, very cheap.
-ALSO-
A VERY LARGE STOCK OF
Wholesale and retail, very low.
-Also-
A new assort mcnt of
Crockery and Glassware!
at lowest prices.
-ALSO-
A good stock of Lamps, Lanterns,
and Lamp fixtures, at tne LOWEST
C.&SII PKICEfi.
-Also-FANCY
GOODS
In great variety, for the HOLIDAYS, and
very cbeap.
ALSO
COAL OIL and (MDLES, a large
stock, little lower.
j Also
A very large stork of SOAP A WASH
lM PoWDEHS, tar sale low.
-ALSO
WAGON. pliw.s. and nil kinds of
A-rleu .tural knpleuteikta.
-Also-
Agent for the NEW WILSON Sewing Ma
chine the cheapest ill the country.
CSf" All of the above goods will be sold
exceedingly cheap for CASH or PRODUCE
vm r;L e. oic,
Retrenchment
3IONEY
-BY-
SAVING MONEY!
Has just received a new stock of all the
latest styles of
MEMS' A.XM9 DOITS'
CLOTHING!
And Is selling so cheap that all can buy.
The goods were
Bought fox Cash,
and are being sold for the same commodi
ty. The secret of selling goods is in
lu-ying 3EU.sla.-t S
Having selected our goods In daylight, w
court the most
CRITICAL, EXAMINATION.
I SELL ALL GOODS AT
GRANGER PRICES!
FULL LINES OF
DIT GOODS,
UlttX-KRIEK,
hardware,
Roots a shoes,
NOIIVXN,
ETC., ETC.
x. baiih.
Cheadle's Brick, First street, Albany.
apria'74-32
Bath House & Barber Shop
THE UNDERSIGN ER would respectfully
thank the citizens Of Albany and vi
cinity for the liberal patronage bestowed
on htm for the past seven rears, and hopes
for the future a continuation of their fa
vors. For the accommodation of transient
customers, and friends In the upper part
of town, he has opened a neat little shop
next door to Taylor A Montgomery's 6ft.
loon, where a good workman will always
be in attendance to wait upon patrons.
Peo. 11, 18T. ' w JOE WEBBEft.
Interest
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
AT Halsey. This evening:, nt
Carey's Hall, Halsey, a ball will be
given, when the young folks will
mingle in ttie mazy dance, enjo3'ing it
as only young, rich warm blood can.
As tickets for ball and supper are but
$2 50, there will 'doubtless be a large
gathering on the occasion. Balance
all.
Judge Baber in Vik:inia. From
the Salem, Virginia, Roanoke Times,
of November 20th, we clip this: Judge
G. H. Baber, of Oregon, is stopping
with Mr. Wm, Karnes, of this place.
Tlie Judge is a brother of Mrs. Kafiies,
We welcome him to our midst, hoping
that he may remain, as we learn he
has an idea of doing so. Men of
character and influence are always
cordially received by us.
Young America at the College.
The Tir?t entertainment by the
"Young America" of Albany Collegi
ate Institute, on last Friday evening,
eclipsed anything of its kind ever
given in the city. This is the univer
sal expression ot all in attendance.
Hurrah for "Young America." It
has been suggested that if the Young
Americans would repeat tiie entertain
ment during the holiilays at the Opera
House, the proceeds to be donated to
the Ladies' Benevolent Society, the
hill would be crowded, and a large
sum thus secured for benevolent pur
poses. Let us have it, if possible.
Steam KB Ohio. This light draft
steamer is now making regular trips
between this city and Portland. She
is the only steamboat now built and
running on our rivers that can make
regular trips jthroughout the year on
the Willamette. If proper encourage
ment is given.) the Ohio will remain
in her present trade, making regular
trips from Portland to this city, win
ter and summer ; and if the business
offered is more than can be done by
the Ohio, more boats, of similar ca
pacity and draft, will be constructed
by Capt. Scott, so that our business
men can rely on being served at all
seasons at low rates of freight.
Fine Glns. C. P. Harper Co.
have received a new invoice of those
splendid breech and muzzle-loading
double-barreled shotguns the finest
in market together with ammunition,
fixtures, etc.. which will be sold very
low. They have, also, elegant dress
goods, a fresh supply of clothing and
gentlemans underwear that should re
ceive the attention ot those desiring
to dregs well during the holidays,
while their stock ot rubber overshoes,
groceries, ribbons, laces, elegant
shawls, silks, and scores of other ar.
tides both useful and ornamental, is
full, from which you can select as to
quality and price.
At Lebanon There are some as
energetic, thorough-paced business
men as are to be found in the State
men who do not stand with folded
arms and wait tor something to turn
up, but are up and at work, compelling
something to turn up, and to turn in
their favor. Among the stirring busi
ness men of the place is our old friend
S. H. Claughton. who has acquired
the name of helnfe one of the best
"rustlers" in the State, from his per
severing industry and the unvarying
good success which follows him. Mr.
Claughton has now opened one of the
best selected stocks of general mer
chandise in the plaeel and he offers to
sell everything on his shelves and
counters at as low figures as good
goods can be purchased for, either lor
cash or merchantable produce. Give
him a call and save money. See ad.
in this issue.
Going East. Miss Mary Finlayson
add her brother Chris., started for San
Francisco on the last ocean steamer;
from thence by rail to Indiana. Miss
Mary goes hoping that the change may
prove beneficial in restoring her health,
and site takes with her the best wishes
of a large circle of warm Iriends.
Chris, goes for the purpose of enter
ing a large machine shop in the East,
where he will perfect himselt as a
machinist. We predict for Chris, a
brilliant career. He is a natural me
chanic. Although scarce eighteen
years of age, he lias, at odd hours,
completed two small steam engines,
which are now in running order at his
father's place, James Finlayson, Esq.,
a short distance from this city. Every
part of the machinery was made by
him, castings and all, at the black
smith shop on bis father's farm. Suc
cess to Chris.
Sociable and Fair. The Opera
House will doubtless be crowded tjiis
evening with the lovely daughterahnd
handsotne son's of guns of our city.
They will go there to see their friends
and acquaintances, and 'to spend coin
for the elegant articles there offered
for sale by the ladies of the Benevo
lent Society, knowing that while they
are procuring pleasure for themselves
they are at the same time putting their
money where it will do the most good.
Hurrah for the Sociable and Fair, and
the aid and comfort it will extend to
the indigent. Everybody Is invited,
and we hope everybody will come.
Masonic. At the election for of
ficers of Corinthian Lodge A. F. &
A. M., last Saturday night, the fol
lowing gentlemen were promoted :
M. V. Brown. Master; Dr. U. B.
Rice, S. W ; Ed. Carter, J. W ; W.
W. Parish, Sec. ; L. Senders, Treas
urer; Martin Rainwater, Tyler.
Church Bobbed. We learn from
a note from the Forks, that some ir
reverent rascal has robbed Liberty
Chapel, a church building in the
neighborhood of the Crabtree School
house, of the lamps and window-blinds.
Robbing a church is about as low
down as thieving ever gets. Bring
back those lamps and blinds, or expect
everlasting redemption, both in this
world and the next.
Subscriptions still pouring in. We
give a big paper, full to the brim of
excellent reading, all for $2 60 a year.
Where is there a head of a family so
poor that lie can't raise two dollars
and a half for such a paper ! Enroll
your names at once, you that have not
subscribed, and receive the best paper
on the coast for the money.
We ask our friends everywhere to
write to us. Post us" in the news of
your section, that we may print it for
the edification of all. You can, by a
very little trouble, furnish us with a
vast fund of local and State news
which will lie of interest to the gen
eral public. Write to us never mind
the "style," write up the news items
of your locality, and we'll put 'em
into shape. Write.
Albany Engine Company gives a
granri ball Xew Years eve. at the Pa
cific Opem House, at which we pre
dict there will be the largest gathering
of handsome and well dressed ladies
and gentlemen ever seen in this neck
o' woods. The bait will be a crusher,
and no mistake, as the boys Intend
'laying themselves out" on it and
the Onesters know no such word as
fail.
"Opposition to Monopoly" Is
the watchword at our sister city of
Jefferson, on the banks of the pictur
esque Santiam. A Christmas tree was
arranged for the Methodist Church
there, and everything went swim
mingly until the boys got wind of it.
Then the liat passed round lively for
a few hours, a fair amount of "dona
tions" were secured, and now there
will be an opposition tree at Jefferson
ot; Christmas. Jfo sooner was it an
nounced that a revival meeting was to
be commenced in one of the churches
there, than public notice was given
that an "opposition revival," would,
at the same time, be inaugurated at
another church. It's a lively little
burg, is Jefferson, "you bet," as our
old friend would say.
Almost a Funeral. On Saturday
last Capt. Miller received a terrible
fall, that came within an ace of wind
ing up his career as a steamboatman.
He attempted to step from the upper
sfory of Beach fc Monteith's ware
house on to the upper deck of the
steamer lying at the wharf, when his
foot slipped an he was precipitated
to the lower deck of the boat, some
twelve feet or more, falling on his
back. It wks some time before Cap.
knew what was the matter with him,
he was so confused by the fall not,
indeed, until a physician had appeared
and made an examination for broken
bones. Happily no bones were bro
ken, and beyond a contusion of the
forehead and . a severe shock of his
whole anatomy, Capt. Miller was
pronounced ready for biz, in the course
of an hour or two after the fall.
S. S. Exhibition. Following Is
the programme of the S. S. Exhi
bition, to be given next Wednesday
evening. December 30th, 1874, at the
M. E. Church:
Music ilnstru mental .
Music Vocal, by the School.
Recitation Opening Address By
Annie Mansfield.
Music By Annie Griffin.
Recitation Earth's Echoes Ollle
Jackson.
Music.
Declamation Lawyers By. E. E.
Cooper.
Music.
Essay The alloy and the pure gold
of the Sabbath School By Chas. E.
Wolverton.
Music Vocal By Tommy and
Ella Hart.
Tableau.
Music.
Declamation By W. R. Blain.
Music.
Essay Sunday Schools the hope of
the world By Dr. Lister.
Dialogue "What good does it do!"
By Willie Westtall, Charles Ridonf,
Willie Webber, D. Weftlake, Misses
Rutnbaugh and Annie Griffin.
Music.
Oration "Homo" By Jos. Han
non, Esq.
Music.
Dialogue "Do not croak" By W.
Webber, D. Westlake and W. Lister.
Music.
Tableau.
Admission, twenty-live cents. Doors
open at Q4 o'clock. Performances to
begin at 7 o'clock. AH are invited.
Mrs. L. E. Blain has been danger
ously ill during the week, but is re
ported improving at present writing.
Hoodlum Band. A band of "min
strels," calling themselves the "Hood
lum Band," of Lebanon, "organized
over the laws of this State," or any
other State, for the matter of tliat.
turned themselves loose on the quiet
and staid citizens of that prosperous
little burg last Friday evening, and
for a time they made things howl gen
erally, as we are informed by one of
the victims. Equipped with the soft
and melodious-toned tin horn, the re
verberating and soul-enchanting gong,
the spiritstlring tinpanum (as the Lat
ins have it), the bumbbajar, swlonette,
"hoss fiddle," and varins other musi
cal instruments more or less known
and used in highly civilized communi
ties, the "Hoodlum Band" proceeded
to serenade, in the most elegant and
effective manner, every "lrlend" in
the place and all were counted
friends. And when that Band "set
down" befor the residence of a citizen,
and proceeded to give the "opening
chorus," that citizen waltzed into
view at once, with arms full ot pea
nuts, "coal oil," or anything the boys
demanded. It was a memorable night
in the history of Lebanon, when "ri
otous music" compelled everything
and everybody to "come to time." If
our old friend Josh, could have se
cured that band when he wanted to
"go for" Jerico, he would have had a
good thing the Band wouldn't have
got through the first "stanza" before
the walls would have caved.
JIAKKIEU.
On the 22d inst. at the bride's moth
er's, in Linn county, Oregon, by Rev.
E. R. Geary, Mr. George Knox and
Miss Margaret Cox, late of Chicago,
George is a brick, and we congratu
late him on securing so handsome a
prize. May their lives be one loog
Summer dream.
PARAORAXLETS.
Fiz, bang!
Christmas.
A good day.
Turkey day.
Christmas gift.
The day we celebrate.
No watermelons in our market!
The day in which much powder is
burned.
The day for candy, and nuts, and
fire-crackers, and jolarity.
A day for good clothes, and rich
dinners.
John Claj-pool has returned from
his trip east of the mountains.
M. A. Baker Is now City Recorder,
vice J. R. Herren, resigned.
On the 16th inst., to the wife of R.
S. Owen, a daughter.
The new City Council enter upon
its duties one week from Tuesday.
Turkeys have been selling from $1
to $2 50 each in this market.
Venison hams, at Charley Wilson's
nice and sweet.
Three bad cases of typhoid fever are
reported at the New England House,
Corvallls.
'Slots of ice cream, peaches and
cream, and other "goodfes," at the
sociable this evening.
John Parker don't turn his head any
more. He's got one of them things on
his neck.
Jewelry and silverware at Tltns
Bros, 'till you can't rest and oh, so
nice.
Samuel E. Young is convalescing
slowly from a severe attack of quinsy,
and is still unable to attend to business.
No improvement noted in the local
markets, and prices remain at last
week's quotations.
Carothers & Co. have received a
new brand of cigars that are nifty.
Try them.
Baum has some beautiful vases, etc.,
which he will almost give away for
coin. Nice presents they would make,
to be sure.
We finish the U. S. laws with this
number. Hereafter we shall have
more space and time to devote to local
and general news.
We issue a twelve page paper to-day,
full of news, miscellany, poetry, re
ceipts, agricultural matter, etc. eigty
four columns of first class reading mat
ter, all for $2 50 per year.
One of those beautiful extension ta
bles, made at Graf & Collar's, would
make A handsome gift to the good
wife. They are perfect In every re
spect no better made anywhere.
The Sunday School exhibition at the
Methodist Church next Wednesday
evening promises to furnish a rich
treat to our citizens, and as the admis
sion is but 25c, a crowded bouse mar
be expected.
The second match game of billiards,
500 points, between Messrs. Banm and
Tally, and Messrs. Fish and Natter,
came off last Friday night, the two
last named gentlemen coming off vic
torious by 85 points. The next game,
we believe, comes off between Mr.
Fish and Mr. Natter, which will doubt
less be a lively affair, as both are good
shots.
A heavy frost Tuesday night.
Sweet cider retails at 25c a gallon.
Don't forget the exhibition at the
M. E. Church Wednesday night.
Mr. Clark, of Corvallis, visited this
city on Tuesday.
The auction sale on Wednesday was
fairly attended, and goods sold low.
Election of new officers at the Camp
this evening. Come out.
Albany Lodge I.O.O.F. is rapidly
increasing in membership.
Mrs. J. M. McConnell died on
Tuesday morning, altera brief illness.
Mr. John Ganter has returned from
his visit to the Sound, apparently ben
efitted by the jaunt.
W. H. Dodd's auction sale last Sat
urday was largely attended, and goods
sold very low.
Jewelry, line clothing, beautiful
dress goods, toys, and a multitude of
other good things, for sale at S. E.
Young's.
The Sociable at the Opera House
this evening will be largely attended,
we hope. Everybody should go, as
the object is a worthy one.
Mr. R. Custer has purchased the
trucks, etc.. ot Mr. Perry Spinks, and
will hereafter attend to the demands
ot our citizens in the hauling line.
Japanese crape, for full mourning,
can be obtained at P. C. Harper &
Co's. all reports to the contrary not
withstanding. Mr. Rehwald lias moved Into the
new store on the corner, erected by
Messrs. Settlemeir & Barnes, and now
has one of the most elegant boot and
shoe stores anywhere.
Mr. Dunbar, Worthy Chief of the
G. L. of I. O. G. T. of Oregon, was
In the city on Tuesday, on his way
home from a tour in the southern part
of the State.
At tlie raffle at Tweedale's. lor an
elegant China set aad an elegant par
lor lamp, Mr. Arnell won the china,
and Mr. Van Vactor the lamp. The
highest throw, 41, took the first, and
the lowest, 20, the last.
Quite a number of our subscribers,
who live beyond the limits of Linn
county, and who are In arrears for the
Register, will receive no more papers
from this office until tbeypay op. Biz
is biz.
Tlie recelptsjat the entertainment
given at the College on Friday night
last, were kindly donated to the La
dies' Benevolent Society. The ladies
wish us to return their kindest thanks
to the "Young America" society for
the handsome donation.
To Mr. J. W. Propst this office
makes its bow for a box of fine fla
vored, large sized apples. Such acts
of appreciation and generosity are
gratefully remembered by the prin
ters. They have a genius at Halsey a
little lady, scarcely in lier teens, that
sketches almost equal to the old mas
ters, although she has never had a mo
ment's teaching or training. She
should be given a chance.
Holiday presents, in the shape of
elegantly bound books, beautiful "pict
ure books" for the litte ones, writing
desks, limey work-boxes, and many
other beautiful things, at Mr. Fo6hay's.
The Ohio Is owned by Messrs. L. B.
Seeley, S. H. Brown and Capt. Scott.
She Is 140 feet long and 22 feet wide.
Wih 175 tons of freight on board she
draws thiity-flve Indies; empty, she
draws but eight inches.
Rev. Thos. Condon preached a very
Interesting discourse at the Congrega
tional Church last Sunday morning.
At the same place in the evening, the
Sunday School gave a delightful con
cert. A large audience was in attend
ance on both occasions.
Don't forget the Sociable and Fair
at the Opera House this evening, the
proceeds of which are to be devoted
to alleviating want and distress wher
ever found we say don't forget It, but
get on your best "bib and tucker,"
swing onto your "sweetness," and
waltz In. 44Oh, there'll be lots of fun,
boys."
The steamer Ohio now makes regu
lar trips between this city and Port
land, leaving here Mondays and
Thursdays. Capt. U. B. Scott is in
command, and that affable gentleman,
Z. J. Hatch, Purser. It's a bully
boat and a bully crew.
This is the latest and most horrible
production of the Bourbonities :
"It ever I marry a wife,
I'll marry a landlord's daughter ;
And then I can sit at the bar,
And drink old Bourbon and water.'
Presents intended for the brilliant
editor of this hilarious sheet, should be
sent to this office, (postage paid), be
fore noon to-day, as alter that hour
he refrains from labor, and thte "of
fice" will be "closed for repairs." If
Providence so wills it, be proposes to
devote an hour or two to the investiga
tion of the economy of Turkey, and
"accompanying documents." He in
tends to solve this Tnrkey problem at
one sitting if he bas to knock the stuff
ing out of it.
Orgcana Eirwmpmeii this evening.
A Lodge of A. F. & A. M. was
recently organized at Yakima City,
W. T. "
Some of the members of the Idaho
Legislature draw mileage for over
2,000 miles.
Three lights In a single day at Van
couver, says the Register, and? still
envious outsiders say the plaee is dead.
Within the past few weeks $100,000
have been invested in the mines of
Bingham, Utah, by California parties.
The State Imd Office, heretofore
located at La Grand, has been moved
to Union.
Lafayette now boasts of iMvfng m
four-legged chicken, ami a dog fix
can crow like a rooster.
Seventy-five hogs were slaughterer!
on the farm of J. W. Nesmith, ia
Polk county, last week.
The Gerrand murder ease will corns
up in the Supreme Court at Salem
during the ensuing week.
A number of persons are reported
seriously ill at Corvallis with the
typhoid fever, by the local papers.
In Eastern Oregon the winter, so
far, has been the mildest known in
that region for many years.
The Daily Inrlejiendent, at Helena, is
none of your $1 50 sheets, but every
bona fide, subscriber has to pungle the)
sum of $36 per annum.
Salem had a mad dog scare last
week. The animal acted strangely,
and upon suspicion of hydrophobia
was killed.
. The average Corvallls hoodlum
nightly parades the principal street
ofthe city, with his frontispiece erna
mented with a two-bit mask.
A large area of land has been sown
to grain In and about Oak Grove.
Wasco county, this season, and the
crops look very promising at this time.
A good deal of freight for eastern
Oregon is at the Dalles and will have
to be hanled in wagons to its destina
tion or wait till spring.
Silver bullion, to the value of nearly
$600,000, from Pioche, has been
received at Salt Lake City by Wells,
Ftirgo fc Co., this season.
The body of J. C. Davis, who wa
drowned some two weeks since in
Skookumchuck, was! found on Friday
of last week a few rods below toe.
place of drowning.
A boy. a horse and a cow were
found piled up near Vancouver the
other day. the boy at the bottom.
Tlie horse had rim away with the lad)
and stumbled over the cow. No bones
broken.
The Owyhee Aralanche says, in all
good earnestness, "the Northwestern
States produce annually a thousand
million bushels ot grain," which Is
within 700,000,000 bushels of the
right figure, says the Oregonian,
Two camps are engaged in getting
out ship's knees at Squaxum. They
shipped 250 a shprt time ago and now
have another large lot on hand. The
most of them are purchased by a firm
in Steilacooiu and sent below.
According to the returns of Mr. F.
W. Bier, as City Assessor, returned to
the Clerk of the Common Council the
total valuation ofthe real and personal
property of Vancouver as assessed by
him amounts to $192,086.
A petition is being circulated at
Boise City asking the appointment ot
H. E. Prickett to the chief justice
ship of Idaho. Another petition is
being circulated asking the reappoint
ment of. Judge Hollister whose term
expires next spring.
The Jacksonville Sentinel has the two
following items : Quartz and cinna
bar is all the go now. and "there's
mounting in hot haste and rushing to
and fro." New prospecting and loca
ting parties leave town for the moun
tains nearly every day.
Hon. A. A. Denny, of Seattle,
has gone to Washington City upon
business in connection with the Seattle
& Walla Walla Railroad movement.
Parties who have that great work In
charge deserve success lor their "per
severance In the cause.
An Idaho City husband, who tarried
a little too long at "Thanksgiving,'
on going home, mistook the woodshed
for his house, and entering, stripped
himself, hung his apparel on the saw
buck and retired on a pile of .cord
wood. His mistake was discovered by
his wife, who had sat up to await the
return of her "lord," overhearing him
quarreling with an imaginar "old
woman" about there not being cover
enough on the bed; and it is saia that
she made it warm enough for him
without cover for awhile.
Quite a number of persons'- are in
town from East of the mountains
among them Bill Angle from Fort
Klamath and John Herriford of Goose
Lake. They report unusual mildness
of weather when they left, and the
roads fair all the way in. There had
been one light tall of snow at Klamath
which soon melted off. "Uncle Abe"
Tenbrook had an adventure on his
homeward trip. He was ignorant of
a new road in one place. The old one
led himself and team into a mudhole
which it took them two days and a
night to get out of. Times are en
livening and money getting plentier
in that region, caused hy the purchase
of fat cattle, of whieh there is a plenty
there, for Nevada and Utah markets.
All stock is in fine condition.
The Ashland correspondent of the.
Jacksonvlll Sentinel writes as follows;
R. B. Hargadlne'sband of Angoras
have for some time snffered from the
inroads of thieving grizzlies, much to
the annoyance of R. B., who being
possessed ot a tender regard for his
fragile flock (as also were the grizzlies,
put his wits together, mixed with
pounded glass and strychnine. Result:
Two of the grizzly variety of the
Bruin family submitted to be scalped
and the boys were treated to a
"xrizzly" exhibition. We- have a
Minister here who Is not afraid to
work. Since his advent among: us he
has engaged at chopping wood, Build
ing chimneys, &c, and at now at
work building a parsonage, which he
informs us will soon be completed.
He is also erecting, on Butte creek, at,
the home ot Mr. Swigle, a "water
telegraph," a new, novel and speedy
inetuocl of bringing water from a
distance. He says he can carry water
by it at tlie rate of a mile per minute,
over any kind of country, up hill or
down. I will probably, in my next,
give a description ot toe machine ana
its working. Such a Minister
worth, helping along.
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