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About The Albany register. (Albany, Or.) 1868-18?? | View Entire Issue (Dec. 31, 1880)
J? V 1$. ALHAfY, OBKGOJf, tEC. 31, 1880. LOCAL, MATTERS. ChrUtroas. the gladdest, brightest ani roost glorious ot alt tiae other days In the year, has come and con oiioe more. It advent making millions ot heart the Lsppler. It la cetebratext as the birthday of Hlra who came into the world to re do? ni It from sin ; who offered himself as a propitiation tor the sins of the whole Imnun noe. It U a dav above all other days ; and as the agef come and go It will grow grander and more sncred to human- J ity. It matters not what men may think of the Bible history ot Jems of Nazareth, whether thev acrlbe divinity to him or not, the great and undeniable tact still re main, that the character of Jesus was and la the greatest moral force, most benign Influence, tltat ever entered the world. Through all the centuries that have pass ed since the birth of Jeius, the world's progress toward alhlgher and better civili zation, everything that Is good and noble ami pure that has been developed in hu tnanltv. can be directly traced to the grand truths taught by Hln while sojourning - here upon earth. Hi was a career so lofty. o noble, so grand, that few even of his moat devout followers of to-day are able to comprehend It ; and mankind Is but Jut beginning to pew-el ve tlat "lie Is great enough for all men to stand within the compass of Ills mighty spirit" I It any wonder that all men of sense and breadth of feeling join In paying homage to this peerless and perfect soul, who was absolute ly without sin. or snot, or blemish : wlio enshrined divinity In his radiant human form ; "who gathered up the Infinite forces of Deity, as wheat is gathered In a theaf, and torever linked them with the natural life of man r A large number ot the friend ot Rev T. B. White and wife, ofthe M. E. Church South, gathered at their residence adjoin ing SU mors cnurcn, on i nnrsuav even ing of last week, to congratulate them on . tlte arrival ofthe twenty-fifth anniversary or their weaned lire, it wi a mow in teresting occasion, and a number of splen did gifts attested the high respect enter tained by the guests for brother White and his estimable wife. Congratulations were extended, and speeches made by Judge Montanye and Mr. Sktpworth, and an , eloquent prayer offered by Rev. Dr. II ill for the furore temporal and spiritual wel fare of host and hostess. Ample prepara tion had been made, and the gnests feast ed on tiie good things provided for the Inner man by Mrs. White and daughters, MUs Lelia White and Mrs. Minnie Arnold. It was an occasion of nnsloyed pleasure, never to be forgotten by any ot the par J tid paters. Long may brother a ihT. sister White live to bless their children and the age In Which they live. Mr. A. Melntyre. the gentleman men tioned In last week's Register as being lost In tbe mountains on the headwaters of Hamilton creek, was a man of about fifty. - a bachelor, a member of the; Methodist chitreh, a man highly respected in the com. sauiilty where be resided. Search has '-' been made al most - contj n uonsly since his dlapperarce. hut so far without avail. Parties In search found two dead deer In tbe mountains, one killed by a rifle bali and the other by buckshot, and as Mr. Mc- fntyre had a double-barreled pin, one ' tjarrel of which was rifled and tlie other not, 'It Is almost certain that he done the ".. shooting, but from some cause he failed to ' get them. Mr. Williams, the gentleman who accompanied htm on tlie hunt, be . came lost also, but fortunately wandered over on to Crabtree creek, and recogniz ing the snrronndlngs. found his way out. It Is a very unfortunate circumstance tmly. and very little hope remains of finding the lot man alive. - Am Asiseaale Wttrsrfae. Our public schools closed on Thursday of List week ontll after New Years. Tlie teachers were all surprised on tle receipt ot tokens of remembrance " from the scholars.-. Prof. TS. F. Sox received- very handsome album from tlie pupils of his room ; Mrs.- E. F. Sox received from the pupils tn ber room two books of poems. Tennyson and Whlttier. complete and -handsomely bound ; Miss Gaston also re ceived a handsome book , of poems from ; her pupil. Prof. Sox has ".resigned his :- position as principal, a place in which he lias gained the highest praise liom tlie jMitire community for ability, fidelity and era! In tlie thomngh discharge ot -every Aniy devolving upon him. and has- entered Into partnervlitp with Mr,. W. S. Peters In the hardware business. He lias th best wishes of scholar and tlte Community at large for the fullest success in his new re lations. . On Christmas day a son of Mr. John Hughes, who lives just across tlie river In Benton county, went out bunting. While standing on a log looking for game, the but ot the gun slipped from the log, one hammer striking the log with nn-h force, as, it Ceil, as to explode the gun. sending a h avy T through tlie left arm midway between the wrist and el how. The young wan was some distance from home, but he walked all tlte distance, and refused to take anything to desdentha pain when the doctors were called In to dress ; the arm. but stood the taking up of the artery and the dressing ot the wxnd like an ok veteran. It would be ton bad If he should have to lose the arm, end we hope the sloctors will be able to save It See ShcrlfS ta!e advert hed elsewhere Cliy Coaaell. Council met on Toesday evening. Mayor Clark, Council men Dannals, Gradwohl, Patterson, Saltmarsh, Martin and Scott ; Recorder, J. T. Halter ; Marshal, A. J. Hunt, present- " Minutes read and approved. The bills refened to committee on Ac counts and Current Expenses, with the ex ception of the bill of Cherry A Parks, re ported favorably, and they were ordered paid. The committee asked further time on the bill ot Cherry fc Parks, which was granted. Tlie petition of Mr. Boyle for a new sidewalk oh Walnut street, placed In the bands of the committee on ordinance, was reported upon unfavorably, and the report was adopted. The petition of Cherry A Parks tor a new sidewalk was granted, and the prop erty holders ordered to build tbe same within thirty days. The petition of E. B. Piirdom eft al. asking that the city pay tor the ' improve ments on Second street, was continued. tlie committee asking further time. Report of the City ' Recorder for " the fourth quarter of 880.jvm n-ad, sliowlug a total of $801 50 received tor licenses, etc.. and 11.827 90 expended. The report was referred to the committee ou Accounts and Current Expenses, with directions to report at the final meeting Mt ba held next Monday night, when tbe new Council will take their seats. Bids were read for fence In front ot city property on Second street, as follows : Sam Crape, $28 75. J. H. Maine, fSS. II. M. Kelly, $21. Scott objected to the fene ' ordered by the committee, and would vote against giving the work to eiilicr bidder. Tlie Marshal stared that a neat picket fence could be built at an exDense ot 42 cents pfr.foot, or a total of $11 78. Mr. Gradwohl was in favor ot a tight board fence, as advertised lor by tlie com mittee. The Mayor thought a light picket fence was all sufficient, ami cost much less. On motion, all ilie bids were rejected, A petition of citizens asking for tbe con struction of a sewer down Ferry street. was read, and, on motion, laid upon tlie table for the consideration of tbe new Council, it being too late tor tbe present Council to take any action In the matter, Two petitions remonstrating against the petition of John A. Crawford, presented at the last meeting, asking tor relief from building bridges, etc.. across the Santiam (Juiial and keeping them tu repair as re quired by ordinance, was read, and. on motion, both-were laid upon tlie table for the consideration of tlie incoming Council The motion to light all the city lamps (some 40) during the dark night, called nt considerable argument pro and con Tlie motion to light all the lamps passed unanimously. A motion to instruct tlie Marshal to pro cure tlie necessary assistance In lighting the lamps, passed. BILI S ALLOWED. D. 6. Clark, Mayor. 6. L. Martin, Aldermanv $6. W. B. Scott, Alderman, tfl. R. Saltmarsh, Alderman, $5. J. Gradwohl, Alderman, $6. Geo. Patterson. Alderman, $3. F. M. Dannals, Alderman, $8. J. Jones, watch and engineer, $70. R. E. Harmon, watch, $60. Register, printing, $2. Bills allowed under a suspension of the rules. BILI.S REFERRED. R. W. Cundlff, brick for jail, $4. Wm. C. Tweedate. supplies, $8 50. I. G. Denny, work, $3. J. L. Halter, Recorder. $57 40. A. J. Hunt, Marshal, $13 91. Court case. $5 85. A. J. limit. Marshal, $11 SO. ' Court case, $11 65. R. Saltmarsh, sundries, $11 7C. IIorTii.an A .loeh, mdse, $2 25. J. Gradwohl, mdse, $19 35. F. SI. Westfall. hauling gravel, $3 75. P. W. Spink, wood. $4. Bills were referred. Tlie Mayor suggested that the committee look after all tliese bills, especially the bills for coal fill, which seemed to vary consid erably, too much In fact ; be furttier suggested I list tlie city purchase enough oil atone time to last at least through the stormy westlmr. These remarks set the Council afire and several speeches were made. Tlie Mayor strongly asserted his right to make suggestions in the interest ot the city, and the Council agreed unanimonslj' in this assertion. On motion the bond of the' "Marshal was placed at $5.000 same ai the Treasurer. The Recorder gives bond in $1,000. Council adjourned. The GniM Hans. Tlie grand match hunt last week, inau gurated by tlie Benton County Sporting Club, of which mention was made in last week's Register, was the big hunt of the season. Messrs. George Gerhard and Wallace Baldwin were the Captains, and they chose their teams from the lists sent In, no one knowing until after tlie hunt, which side lie was on. Capt. Gerhard won. his team scoring 4,439 points, while Capt. Baldwin's scored but 2.789 a difference of 1.650 points in favor of the former. A nnmoer limi large scores bnt did not get "home" tn time to have tliem counted ick fcprenger, ot tills city, made tbe largest score, 860 points. , The dinner given by the losing team on Thursday of last week, at tlie Vincent House. CorvslKs, is highly spoken of by tlie hunters. Mr.C.C. Hogite has been appointed superintendent ot the city public, schools In place of Prof. Sox, resigned, Mr. Hocus phas a fine reputation as s teacher, and we congratulate tbe Directors in securing his services, J AC the K. B. The exercises a; the M. E. Church on Christmas eve were very entertaining, ap propriate and successful throughout. The committees appointed on arrangements of tlie trees, decoration of church and ex ercises of the evening, are all to . be com mended for their skill and energy in the performance of their j respective duties. At 7 o'clok P. M. the exercises commenc ed, and the - following programme was carried out, the pastor. Rev. Dr. I. Dillon, presiding : . : . j: programme: Singing By the school. . Prayer by Dr. B. R, Freeland. Salutatory by Bertie VanCleve. Singing by the school. Scripture recitation by thirteen boys and girls. Christmas questions by Edith Dillon's class of little girl. Duett "Come with thy lute," by Frank and Nellie Freeland. Gra-lpa always does" by Etbol Freeland. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. Christmas recitation, - by Nellie VanCleve. The Christmas Friend by Belle Canon. Christinas piece by Nellie Freeland 10. 11. 12. "No room for Jesus" by Mary Wcstfall. Address by Rev. I;. J. Powell, Distribution of presents. Benediction. The church was well filled with atten tive listeners throughout. Perfect order prevailed, and not a single present failed to reach its owner. Miss Lelia White and Miss Ada Simpson were tlie organists of tlie evening, and did their parts gracefully and well. Korlal Eveata. One of the most pleasant and social events of the week, was tlie private party given by Prof. Powell and wile at their resilience on Filth street, on Wednesday evening. Tlie company was most agree ably entertained by the Professor, efficient ly assisted by his estimable wife and daugh ters, and a merrier or happier party hardly ever gather under one roof. The lunch was splendid, showing that hostess and daughters are perfect In the culinary art. Long live the Professor and his pleasant family to enjoy the good things of this life which they know so well how to prepare for the entertainment of their friends. A birthday party at the residence ot Mr. G. F. Simpson, on (Wednesday evening. In honor ot tbe sixteenth birthday . ot his oldest son. Will Simpson, was enjoyed by tlie young people. A surprise party Mr. I. C. Dickey on Wednesday evening was well attended and lieartily enjoyed, j Manor A. O. CT. W. Honor Lodge was Institute1 at Lebanon. by D D G W, A. D. Rogers, on Thursday evening. December 23d, 1880, with the following officers : P M W. C. H. Ralston. F. J. M. Powell. O. G. F. Cotton. Recorder, G. W. Smith. G. B. A. McDonald. Fin, J. W. Cusick. R. J. Bilyeu. I G. W. H. Reed. O G. II. C. Harkness. Trustees. C. B. Montague, J. M. Powell and C. II. Ralston. Regular meeting nights on the first and third Wednesdays ot each month. The Hmtmot C'plMa BrWMavill. The narrow gauge road was completed to Brownsville from Ray's landing on the Willamette. &t Tuesday, the distance be ing seventy-two miles. , The company has laid eighty-one miles of rails during the season, besides grading eight additional miles. From .Ray's landing to Portland it is thirty miles, and it Is nnderstood the work of building the line this distance wilt be ptiOted as irapidlv as possible. .The whole distance from Brownsville to Port land will be one hundred and two miles. AS aatSevttts On Christmas eve, the three-linkers gave a hop. and we learn from a participant that it was one of the most sociable and pleasant occasions ever enjoyed, even In Buttevjlle. The three linkers of that part of the moral vineyard are possessed of large, warm hearts, and it is tlielr de light to make it specially pleasant for any brethren who may partake of their hospl talitv. Long may the three-linkers of Butteville grow and prosper and increase AeeMI-Mt S'eto. ' , A few da y ago a young son of Mr. .Tames Compton. of Scin, while handling a shot gun In some way caused it to explode. Tlie gnn, eitlicr front some detect or bring too heavily goaded, burst, the contents striking the young man In the side of the liead. a silver from tlie barrels being forced through one of his shoulders. It Is a bad case, and fears for his recovery are enter tained. j . Following are the officers elect of Orgeana Encampment No. 5. to serve the ensiling year : t C P, Dr. J. A. Davis. HP. Sam Crape. S W, H. J. Clark. J W. E. A. Parker. S. J. H. Burkhart. . T, R. Saltmarsh. Trustees, I. C. Dickey, L. H. Montanye and I. G. Jackson. I ; Us mr LaSSen Uncalled lor and remaining In the Post office tn this city ' for the week ending Dec. 80th. 1880. Belt, G W Farwell. R'tcbard lloltnm, P Levuage. F D Morris, j, A Parker. BBF Cary. B Carter, Geo T Elliot. Joseph Flemming. A 3 Falrchlld, Wm G Smith. Jostsb B Sexton. Hindi F. H. RAYMOND, r. IT. lBQOW UAl'C BROWxsvnxE, LE, , Dec 29th, 1880. fTn TtcntsTEat : It has been so long since I have written to yon that j I hardly know where I left off, or where to begin. We had a Christmas tree and ship here last Friday night, and 1 11 spite of the hard times they were well filled with presents. Tbe Corcet Band also had a ball on Christmas Eve at tlie new City Hall, but there was not a very large attendance. Tbe dedication ofthe new Masonic hail. which took place here last Monday, was the finest affair ever seen here, and many noted persons came from abroad. The whole wound up with a ball in the new City Hall In the evening, and 67 numbers were sold ; and as the music was good. and Dlentv of room, everything passed off pleasantly. Tbe fraternity here may feel Droud of their new building, for It adds greatly to the beauty of oar town. Fall sown grain In this section Is look ing well. The Baptists are holding meetings here quite often, under tbe leadership of Rev. A. J. Ilundsaker. Last week our city election took place. resulting very disastrously to the temper ance element ; and in the evening a grand salute was fired In honor of the defeat of the antl-llqnor ticket. Well, much good mar It do them, I say, . Mr. Hansman has opened a wide street leading from the main road down to tbe railroad addition. ' The new' drug store front Is now com pleted and presents a very fine appearance. Messrs. Starr A Blakely expect to move in early next week. tlie Installation is to be public, and takes place next Saturday eve. . Last Tuesday night the Rebekah Lodge had their election, with the following re sult : M. B. Crane, N. G.; Sister Hans man, V.G.; Geo. A. Dyson, R.S.; Sister M. A. E. Gross, Treasurer. The attend ance was large and the meeting very pleas ant, and upon being adjourned, tlie broth ers brought In a goodly supply of oysters. peaches, cakes, etc., and gave the sisters a genuine surprise supper, which was duly appreciated. The many friends ot Mrs. C. Cochran will be pained to hear that she is lieing very sick, and is very poorly. Rumor says our present t. M., Mr. F. F. Croft, has resigned In favor ot Peter Hume. Mrs. Ada Woods arrived here from the nnner country : also Mr. Ira perry, to see her. and to-day she is resting much easier. There are days that mark events of im portance in the growth ot towns as well as individuals. On Tuesday the 28th Inst. at noon, the track ot the Oregontan Kail- way Co., Limited, reached this city and, in spite of a drizzling rain, a large crowd of onr citizens turned out to witness the arrival of the fl-st iron horse Into ouiicity; and as he came in puffing the great clouds of steam, he was welcomed by tbe waving of handkerchiefs from the crowd, and tlie deafening roar ot tlie anvils, and strains of music from the brass baud it was a sight not soon to he forgotten. Tlie mayor of our city made a brief speech, tendering the thanks of our people to the workmen of the road for prosecuting the work to a suc cessful termination through storm and dir. Acuities. He was answred by the foreman with a neat reply, after which cheers were given with a will by the vast assemblage. for the narrow gauge, for Mr. Montgom. ery and the workmen of the road, and the hand struck up a joyous air, and the anvils made tlie hills echo again, after which the workmen all adjourned to partake of a free dinner at the Hall. Such is very bri. t Iv the entry of the narrow gauge into our town. The 23th of February. 1878, was tlie first time the subject ot a narrow gauge road was ever heatd of ; It was published In a small sheet called the Brownsville Advertiser, ami for one year that subject was nevei dropped. It was then advoca Ing a road from our city to Albany; but af ter a lapse of just two years and ten months we have the iron horse at our very doors, and instead of a short road to Albany we have one reaching nearly to Portland on the north, and whose southern end must finally tap the great public thoroughfare the Central Pacific. Narrow Gacge. Mm r eSety. ty Bible - Tlie annual meeting ot the Linn County Bible Society will be lield at tlie Court Hou?e In this city, on Sunday evening. January 2d 1881, at 7 o'clock r. M. The meeting will be opened by singing. then prayer by Dr. Irvine, wtieli the fol lowing programme a ill be offered : Reading the scripfiires Bcv. Mr Craw ford. Singing. Ten minute speeclies By Rev. A. C. Kantner and J. W. Harris. Singing. Ten minute speeches By Revs. Dr. Dillon and P. C. Hetzler. Collection. . x Prayer and benediction By Rev. E. N. Condit. Si. F- S, S. SMBcera. Last Minuay trie tallowing named per sons were elected to fill tlie several offices In the M. E. Sunday Sclionl : Superintendent Rev. L. J. Powell, Assists 111 Superintendent Charles Ride- out. Secretary Frank Kenton. Treasurer Mrs, G. F. Simjison. Librarian Will Simpson. Chorister Wiley B. Allen. Orgsidst Miss Ada Simpson. A number of new teachers were also elected. The school is in a flourishing condition. All persons indebted to Mrs.L.J. Powell I are requested to make payment before the i second week In , January, 1381, without i fall. Drmt forfrt the Odd Fellows Supper and Festival this evening. Tlie proceeds nre In aid of lite Library 1 Pays s Ismmuw . Btis'ness men make the matter ot Insur ing their goods and property nf tlie first Importance, as no man can tell the day nor the hour in which his property may be damSged or entirely destroyed by fire, even tliough he may exercise the greatest care and watchfulness. Our farmers are pretty generally making assurance doubly secure by Insuring tltelr grain after plac ing it In the warehouse. This is wise and safe, and should be followed by all. In sure your grain, houses, barns, or goods of any kind in a sound company, and yon can sleep soundly. Ameng the soundest Insurance companies doing business In Oregon, none can be more highly recom mended than the Connecticut and the German-American. It Is a noteworthy tact that both the above companies paid every dollar ot their losses in the great Chicago and Boston fires, a fact which speaks loudly in tlielr favor. The instruc tions to agents In every case is to find out speedily the amount ot any loss by fire 5 ( which thev are Interested, and pay It to the last tarthlng. These are tlie compan ies In which to Insure. Mr. Julius Grad wohl Is tlie accomodating agent for both companies in this city, to whom all should apply who desire to insure hi sate com panies. Arrival or Sew Tjr Ed. Bacm has opened out the largest stock of holiday goods ever brought to this city. . You can find any kind . of present you may desire, to suit any age or condi tion, at Banm's. I will mention a few ar ticles only, as It Is Impossible to go Into de tails. My stock is Immense, and I Intend to sell at the lowest rates In orSer to reduce it. Following are some ot the articles : Baby buggies and wagons, rocking' horses. railroads, baby trunks, Bohetnean vases, majolica ware, toilet sets, smoking sets. cups and saucers of all kinds, velvet frames, writing desks, work-boxes, shell boxes. an immense. stock of dolls, new Styles ot photograph and autograph albums, the la test styles In coral, ivory, shell and pearl card receivers. A cordial invitation is ex tended to all to examine my goods as you will profit thereby, and will find tlie preti est goods ever brought to town. . No old goods on baud all the latest and newest toys. Call In time to select presents be fore they are picked ever and the choicest gone. Holiday picture books handsome School books and stationery wholesale and retail. I will sell to country dealers at San Francisco prices, as I purchase my goods direct Irom the East. Ed. Bacm, corner of First and Broadalbitt streets, opposite the new block of Senders A Sternberg. 7 A Fine Trains; fa tbe Teeth. Fragrant SOZODONT Is a composition of the purest and choicest ingredients of the Oriental vegetable kineoom. Kvery ingredient Is well known to have a bene ficial effect on the teetli ana gnms. its embalming or antiseptic property and a romatie fragrance makes it a toilet lux ury. SOZODONT removes all disagreeable odors from the bream caused oy calami. bad teeth, tc. It is entirely free from the ijurions and acrid properties ot tooth pastes and powders which destroy tlie en amel. One bottle lasts six montlis. Ttae Sew Hotel mt tk Depot. Under charge of Mr. Jas. A. Gross, the handsome and convenient new hotel at the depot has gained rapidly In public favor, and no hotel In the State now stand higher in public favor. Everything Is new and clean, and the comfort ot guests specially looked after. Hot coffee' and cakes are ready and can be obtained by those wishing to refresh themselves before taking tbe morning Express. 13-6 About these times tlie careful housewife. in view of the early approach of Christmas and New Years, is looking abont tor the place where slie can obtain all the necessary "stuffing" tor fruit, jelly and other cakes. mince pies, etc. If she will drop Into Redfleld A Irvine's, she will find the best quality of raisins, citron, currants, all kinds of candied goods, canned fruits. spices, fresh butter, lard, and an endless variety of candjes, sugars, syrups, and all kinds of goods kept in a first class grocery store, all fresh and good, to be sold at the lowest living margin. miltaerjr Mrs. O. L. Parka will sell her entire stock of elegant millinery at cost, prepara tory to going out ot .business. The ladies are assured that bargains will be given that will astonish all. Call and make your selections. To saw nMI. We have received for the holiday . trade floe line ot gentlemen's slippers, silk handkerchiefs, neck wear, etc, which will be sold very low. ' We are also closing out 'I men's and bov's. overcoats at a great reduction for cash. J,. J. BLAIN. DR. G. WILLIS PRICE, OFFICE tn Odd Fellows' Templ, Albany, Oregon. All work carefully performed, and reasonable as .is consistent with good work- manfchlp, nSSvll AS HI Sew Fred Wim.bt la now established In bis new twfrdtn.T waaron and btackamlth shon. on Second street opposite 8. E. Young's wara- noune, wnere oe is prnparaa ra ao an nnas 01 blacksmlthing-, repairlna; of hacks, apron. etc. He also has on hand, and will continue to manufacture, hacks and bnawtea, which will he sold at. t he lowest nocstoia nsrures on able terms. SSvlSmS Dr. S3. W. Jro.jr. Dentist. Albany, Oregon. Office in Fos ter's brick block, op stairs, at large bay window. Prices in proportion to tiwb and material consumed. U-Se ME2TCTST. B. 1 AlftnHy fo All wsrk 'Meelt - C'.'r : 1st the pritesae of Fttrst 4 Fenrjr aSa fob! J. Htwf, took a trip It r, to be ftbpenttwtil FstatnulfM,.'.:'. Happy New Years to all. Judge R. P. Boise has returned froth a visit to bis old home In New England. A supper Is to be given tbls evening at the Opera House by the Daughters of Rebekah. " Our merchants gcner&Ty done a fair business last week. All the public schools have been enjoy ing vacation during the week will open next week. " Frank Wheeler and Miss May Bently were united In marriage by Rev. Dr. Isaac Dillon on Christmas eve. Tbe happy pair and friends were handsomely entertained at the residence of tlie bridegroom's pa rent, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Wheeler. The silver wedding of Rev. T. B. White and wife, on Thursday evening ot last week, was a most enjoyable occasion to all in attendance. Tbe Christmas trees at the M. E. Chnrch on Friday evening were very handsomely decorated with presents. Tl.e entertain- ment was also enjoyable. . A large num ber of handsome presents were taken from the trees. Wby Is It that the circus elephant never kills the clown or lemonade man f A Faint pocket-book never won a fair lady. It Is the man who wins. Canada has no mint, and consequently the juleps of tbe country must lack flavor. Some wise man writes t "Bustle Is not Industry." Neither Is corset finance. Tbe dream ot life Is dreamed upon too hard a bed. Jean Paul. It isn't so much the bed. Jean, as the supper that does it- Fashion says .' "Gathered waists are still very much in favor with young ladies." They are with tbe young gentlemen, also. "Empty is the Cradle, Bady's Gone," is tbe title ot the latest serlo-ldlotic song. It will probably be followed by "Empty is the Bottle Papa's Full." Keep it there, -Mary.' Nothing so en hances tlie value of a poem as keeping It In your heart. It It can be kept there for good, a great object Is attained. A nautical exchange has come to the con clusion that "the small boy who combs his hair himself tor tlie first time will make at least fifteen knots an lour." A medical writer asks .- "Does position affect sleep ?" Well, rattier ; it you're 1 hung up by your trousers on a spiked fence, you won't sleep very soundly. Most babies hare a hue distinct from cdults Cincinnati Gazette, Yes, and they have a cry distinct from adnlr. too, which makes a distinct hue-and-cry ; now, doesu't it? A few more bargains in toys, etc., at Ed. Ba urn's. Christinas was not as brilliant as usual in tills city. Hard times made even Christ mas a slow day. Handsome jewelry and silverware, a few pieces left, at French's, just tbe things for new years gifts, at about co?t. The sooner a system of sewerage for our city is adopted and pusiied to completion, the sooner will we have a perfectly healthy city. Without some system of drainage our city will soon become famous for its nnhealtbhiess. ; : If yon want an elegant ladies gold watch for Anrienta, cbea per 'u dirt, go to Titus Bros. The other day a druriken fellow met a man coming out ot a shop with a small coffin under his ; arm, and inquired : "What's ye got there ?" "A coffin," was the reply. "Weil," said tlte balmy rooster. can't ye afford to treat on It r" Ttw Sliver Steel Diamond Saw, the best made, can be purchased of Peters A Sox call and examine and you will be pleased with them. We call t'ne attention of the readers of the Register to the advertrsment ot Hill A Dodd in this Issue. Dr. Hill found hU calls more numerous than becoukl answer. and necessarily compelled hrrn to seek a partner, and hi many patrons will be pleased to know' that be has associated with him a gentleman ot first-class quali fications. Dr. Dodd lias been practicing medicine successfully for many years, For seven or eight years he was Health Officer of State, located at Astoria. Dr, Dodd now proposes becom nig one of the permanent fixtures of Albany, and judg ing from the success he has had at otlier places We predict lie will soon have a large practice here. If you can't get Hill "you can find Dodd, and If Dodd should be absent Hill will wait oav yon. This makes strong and live firm, as neither of them are afraid ofhardhIps or dark nights. On Monday evening, after . installing officers In Corinthian and St, John's Masonic lodges of this city, the brethren repaired to the Revere House, wiiere an elegant supper awaited them. Our Mason ic brethren know bow to enjoy life. P. G. M., Hon, D. G. Clark, ot this city, by request. Installed the officers elect of Rocky" and "Corvalila" Masonic lodges on Monday evening last. Officers of the Chapter were installed on the same even ing by P. G. H. P., Dr. Bailey, of that place. "We are sorry to learn that Slieriff Charl ton's family are ail down with tbe measles. and he has had a hard time to take care ot them all. Deputy Sheriff, S. H. Claughton, down with the measles, and may need at tention. Watch-meeting this evening at tlie M E. Church, commencing at 9 o'clock, and to bold until the new year is Ushered In. Tlie meeting will be opened with a short sermon by tlie pastor. Dr. Dillon. Mr. John Reed and family have moved out on to their Santiam farm. : ,W ere sorry to lose their pleasant faces from our midst. Jas. R. Herren has . been very 111 since Friday last confined to his room pretty much the entire time. nr. cnsteK, or ueoanon, called a mo ment on Wednesday. They tlont grow any better boys than Cusick. This Is the last chance - to by fancy groceries at HaSenden Bros, at cost prices. Go now. Steamboats hare renml regular trips as kit itu as lorvatHS. Dr. E. D. Clai Ing the holidays city lliere U a riim - are on their way to our surplus wlieat, b rumor to ho reliable' -goocl news If tree. - The reada are gettfn ' i I k Installation at Odd 1 this evenings public to 1 ed guests, - Steamer Oregon left 8 Tuesday for Portland. Cnrtus Winn Is agej Bulletin, now one of the pers published In Portland ? to receive Its visits' regular order to Curtis. 1 . II yon desire any kind! ceries, etc.. call at' 1 -prices are down the 09. at less than cost. wUll soon. lr ! m New Yea's Is a magnl pay tlie printer and dot There are a lot of rouS the city, and It would be, sens took the , pr ecautlot their shot gnns. . Schools will resnme rse The scarlet fever patten getttng along finely so fa : " r Wasefe Meetta: - . There will be a watch-meeting lield at tlie M. E. Church this (Friday) night, com mencing at 9 o'clock, vith a sermon, other religious exercises of a varied and Interest ing character will follow, the meeting lasting nntll a little after midnight. . All disposed to spend thus tbe last hours f the old year, and to welcome the new wtta grateful songs ot praise, are Invited to at tend.''.' : - : -;"."' ;.-r!-'v!w? p A match has been arranged between D. B. Montelth .of this ci ty , a nd J. Wfc--r q$ Eugene, for $100 a side.j to come off on Monday next in this city. They are to ha ye 30 birds earh. the one getting tlie most birds to take the "200." As both are reputed good shots, tlie j match excites a good deal of interest in Sporting circles. . aiore Hnatias A match hnnt was appointed for Wed nesday last tn the Ilnrlbtirt settlement. As there are Some fine shots la that neigh-. horhood, good scores may be looked for. Tlie party are to fiaye at supper to-night. we believe, to be followed by a little fiop, it those attending desire, at Mr. Hnrlbiirt's. Home to Waablastea. 7 Hon. M. C. George .has gone to WaVlt- Ingfon. He will occupy his seat tn Die House ot Representatives after the 4th of March next, and will prove an indefatig able worker for Oregon. The man Campbell, arrested at Astoria on suspicion that lie was the party who burglarized the Oregon: City postoffice, an account of. which was jjlven In . last week's Regictek. turned out to be the wrong man and was discharged from custody-Tlie Campbell whom tlie authorities are sfter- lias skipped." ' 's-- - ' - . The express office at Oregon City was burglarized on Sunday night, and a num ber of packages opened in search of coin. Tlie safe hail been tampered with but net opened. No clue to the burglars. Tlie losses by tbe recent fire In Dayton. W. T toot nn o7.130. The capacity ot Port Discovery mills has been lately increased to 75,000 feet ot lumber daily. Further ins Drove. menu ib the machinery will bring this capacity np to 100,000 foet by the first ot January. The loc wipdIt cornea from the lower sotind anil the company have now in the boom several million feet. . ) ;-:i- : -, :-t . The Indians of the. Yakima reserva. Hon raised 34,000; bushels of wheat besides various other prod acts including 1000 tons of hay. j They have boilt handsome church and many comfort able farmhouses, and less than 10 per cent ot their wants-are supplied by "it: government? ' ;. j New To-Dajr, t. t.. HILL. . ,-. t ' s-.!-. S. W. DOI1I). IljILL 4fc DODD, ; Physicians i & Surgeon, ' AUKASYt tl 1 SsBBOM, OFFICE Foahav A Mason's Trrnt; Store. Ir. Hill's reatoenoR, corner of Fiftb anit Vlnestroat. Iht. Docids realdonee, eorner of Fifth and Washington, in front or the I). P. Church. vl3njt Sheriff's Sale. - - tn the Circuit Conrt for the State of Omrow for the county of I,lnn. Oiney Fry, Jr., plaintiftV ' c va. G. F. and A. A. Snftleoietr, part aera dofna ban tneaa under Ihe firm aatne-and stylo . F. o) A. A. Settlemolr, defendant. BY VIRTUE OF A. WRIT OF KXjeCrmOK iasmtd oat of tlie above named Conrt in tho above entitled aefion. on the 13th day of De cember, A. I). 1830, to mo directed and deliver ed, tn favor of the aatd plaintiff and asatnot tho mid Jwtn'lHt. fofthe Rnra of in (rold coin of the United States, with interest themon t the rate of one per cent, per month from th 27tbda.yof October, J87S, and tbe nirtber trm ot SI Ml, and for the jim hep t of 36 40 cos - with intereat m said anmaat the rate of t -ner ontt. per annata from the 87th day of OrSr her, W7, and for acernini? eopta, 1 have apnltch the following- deecrtbeV rent pmoerli- hen tofore attaehnd on the S?hr dsrr of fopterDbet 1873, In the above enUtied atH icw, aa t he rce property of one of said defendants, to-wit, A A. SetUemetr, to natfr, pay and wenra the d wandBof fhorhi!ntiiS'iieremiiwtdTaJ proper ty being deaet-tud a follows, to-wit : ftr?inntna' tmt !M.7 chains tml rf th onllieant ctkrner t i Vast !:' t Ii'n'xjs'.'ja t aiw ruin wr.k.h I. att n.,ui ,11 . m an and tt, in township ioven (II! iwnik of nn -thros weat, tn Linn vnnnty, fw-cn. and runa in thenco north 4-4 lti.jj"'i'iiM, v-"r. wa Ssa-10Oehain', rhfaca M.irtA 1 iii-csv -.ina, lnoeeat8.,5i3-l"Oi'f'ns to ilia piat- t-i bo gfinntag. contftininmr w cres Aim, the fiaotlonal iKwdthwuit i.Tt.r rf northe,'t onaiter iwm i;, ( t w.ain eleven ill) ao:iih rf ttfs i wo. in i,i r,nt ty, Uraj;oa. cojuiaiaisai 1 isi-t-js ifcus-ai, f.J m SrUurtkM,, (Ao SiA (tey hruar at the Conrt H-wse smr It, t - n rttv e A"a IJon wnty,.tF-sa, 1st I - , !'- e -J P. M., I wi' f i:J t fciiowe o i--i it's! r ertyatpT'aoww-fl. k- rro-j,; smi.i.to hiaf nestt btfSeter, to wui.jy said writ wf eie-a wh aerr!v . t I'aiea tftas iMh day of Prix1 Tt . 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