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Albany
Democrat
VOL XL1V
ALBANY. OREGON, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 11- 1908
JiO 9
Dreamland
Vaudeville Tonight
We have the finest program of all to
present tonight. We have eclipsed all
on prior efforts and the
Picture Program
is the best yet.
We strive to please at the
HOUSE OF QUALITY.
SHINGLES
We make the BEST. Every bunch
branded with our' name. Look for it.
Our iNo. ' Is are the only first-class
shingles in this market.
We make three grades, pack them
closely and use no dry kiln. AJshingle
full of life
THOMPSON & CRAMER
Albany, Oregon.
Albany to City of Mexico.
An excursion to the City of Mexico,
mi ideal place to be in the winter.
Date Dec. 12 and 13. good for s'-ty
days.' .Round trip rate $102.10. Berth
should be reserved early, us the num.
ber is limited.
C. K. FRONK, Agent.
PRICHARD
SAW FINCH.
AN AWFUL
HARRISBURG.
George Prichard on his way to San
Francisco, while in Portland, called up
TRAGEDY.
Trinidad, Colo. Dec. 5. With heads
unlit with an axe. the bodies of four
on J. A. Finch, in jail, when, according members of the family of Casmo Gar-
totheOregonian. Finch admitted that ES JS& ?and haVbeen day look'ing for 1
his pretension of blankness of memory murdered or kidnapped. The man who A. C. Stellmacher
as to the commission or tne crime im- had been ordered to cease payini
tention to her hat also disappearei
Bulletin:
S1.000 from the Improvement Club,
$800 from the Town Council. Surely
there will be something doing.
I. A. Farmer, A. Curtis, and C. G.
Cowles, Eastern men who are residing
in Albany have been here the past few
at-
Coghlan Dead.
im.
mediately after his arrest was "all a
bluff,", and endeavored to exonerate
himself for perpetrating the awful deed
by the allegation1 that Fisher first as-,.; . ; ,
saulted him with a notarial seal and i NEW York, Dec. 6 Rear Admiral
made a movement to shoot him before l, j, jj. Coghlan, who ruffled the Kais
he fired the fatal shot. j , feelings, and was with Dewey at
Prichard was shown a bruise high on I .. . , ti
the forehead, to the left of the median Manila, died suddenly lass night of ap
line, by Fincn, who alleged that it was Pf,?lly. at New Rochell. Read poem
caused by the seal, which he asserted "Hoch Der Kaise" several years ago
Fiaher had thrown at him. The hat he at a banquet caused stir.
wore when ho was arrested was also
exhibited to he newspaperman, and
' places where the brim and crown were
I alleged to have been damaged by the
' 1 ...nvA nninivl ntit Pinnh nlart Ho.
ii. th.t fho Ann lonrlino- infn Mr. touched 29 degrees at 6 this morning
Fisher's private office was closed by i with" a heavy frost. The coldest day of
I himself before the shooting occurred, the season.
and that what Miss Verna Burkhart,
the stenographer, thought were Fisher's
groans wbj his guttural command for
Finch to "get to h 1 out of here,"
before hurling the notarial seal.
A Cold Day.
Portland, Dec. B. The Mercury
Farm Auction.
At the farm of Mrs. E. E. Payne, 3
miles east of Plainview and 5 miles
south of Lebanon, on Thnrsday, Dec. 10 E,ja & Sop
Albany,
F. G. WILL, for Watches,
The maa who has the dark bay horse
to sell will please call.
Burkhart, photographer, makes child
ren's photos a specialty.
Lebanon Peas and string beans at
there will be a pmjlic sale ot nouseno ? , . . . , . . t
goods, farm implements, stock oi aii ..rrrL . . . .
kinds, a general disposal of the personal Whs & bona. .
uro'jerty of the farm, to which all are SI ill more barrells at the lAlbany
invited. Butter and Produce Co's at a barrel.
Free lunch at noon. Don't fail to attend the Christmas
opening, at Hamilton s Deginning Dae
Happyland Rag Dolls at Meisers'.
Dolls! Dolls!
Not a bit to early to buy your
dolls to dress. We're showing
a complete line now and if you
want the choisest come in at once
Our toy counter is heaping full
with toys also. Bring the little
folks and let them look.
. T1EISER & MEISER
urday evening, at 7 p. m,
Sweeping and dusiing. washing and
ironing or any kind of work. Call at
333 E Second street, up stairs'
The gift probiem is easily solved.
Attend the Christmas opening at Ham
ilton's, beginning Saturday evening. ,
trflde & snecial effort
I this season to make their Christmas
opening the best of all. All the pretty
things will interest you. Saturday eve,
i The finest brand of seisBora in the
;t ot Rgitimnrea. everv pair guar
' anted. Money back in ten dayB if not
! perfectly satisfactory.
I A game of foot ball was in progress
this afternoon between a public school
Iteam of Corvallis, in charge of Prof.
IFulkerson, and the Madison street
school team, of this city.
' The juniors and seniors, boys, of the
high school had a basket ball game ut
the armory last eveming. Willis Peery
met with an accident resulting in the
Jl.liui.tir.n n nna nf kin ftrmR. whlCfl
I will prevent his playing this winter.
k ; Mrs. Henry Ewert today received a
1 1 Miuir fnr siRfln. on account of the ben-
" I eficiary certificate of her husband in
i I the A. O. U. W. Mr. Ewert was one
I! of the oldest members in the Albany
' lodge. Mrs. Ewert is herself ill.
hn. nhnnf tnm-
pleted a deal for the sale of his farm
east of town to G. W. McCart of near
Halsey. Consideration will.be $10,000
or $30 per acre. Possession will be
given next October. . ;
R. K. Burton, the president of Har
risburg's Improvement Club was born
in Minnesta 50 years ago. His life has
been devoted to farming and stock i
raising, and his work has been success-1
ful. Four years ago he came to look
over our country. Three years ago he in-1
vested. Two years ago he and nis wife
settled here with some notion of making
this their future home. Today they are
permanent fixtures.
Some Benton Cases.
At the recent session of the circuit
conrt in Corvallis the following cases
were disposed of, of interest to the
readers of the Democrat:
Marion Bailey vs. Benton county
change of venue to Polk county. A suit
for damages on account of the collapse
of the Thornton Lake bridge. .
Louis Hartley vs. Cora Hartley di
vorce. Granted. A result of Holy
Kollerism. ,
Maggie S. Sullivan vs. Griff King ot
al dismissed as to Lucv King, continu
I ed as to Griff King.
: umma ts. urosno vs. umrord K.. Uros-
no divorce. Continued. Mrs. Crosno
was an Albany clerk for awhile. ,
Kola Neis, as admistrator of the part
nership estate of Wm. Faber and Kola
Nets partners, vs. John Whitaker and
Frank Whitaker motion of defendants
forJeave to file second amended a
wer. Allowed on condition that de
fendants pay to plaintiffs costs.
Order your slab wood (cheap now)
from Ola baltweit. Phone Black 167.
tl-1
Fortune is Knocking
at Your Door
The early comers will get the best
selections. Remember there are only 18
days left. Buy your X'mas Presents now
$42.90 Decorated Haviland China Dinner Set
Sale Price $29.94
$41.00 Decorated Haviland China Dinner Set
: t Sale Price $28.99
$21.90 White Ransom Haviland China Dinner Set
' '' Sale Price $17.89.
$10.65 Decorated Johnson Bros. Semi-Porcelain Dlmer Set
. . ... ... Sale Price $8.69 -
$16.65 Decorated Johnson Bros. Semi-Porcelain Dinner Set
. ' Sale Price $12.69
Tell tvery body
COMMERCIAL COFFEE & CROCKERYBCO,
223 First Street
Opposite First National Bank.
JUST RECEIVED
Beautiful
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTION
In Dainty Handmade Novelties, j Hat Pin
Holders, Pin cushions, Coat Hangers, Tie
Holders, Fancy chamois rolls, Trinket holders
Complete Showing of Fancy Ruching
Useful X'mas Gifts, such as Hand Bags,
Combs, Belts. Belt Pins, Hat Pins etc. in
great varieties for Christmas selling.
2928
BEPORTOF THE CONDITION
i OP TUB .
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
at Albany, in the State op Oregon,
AT THE
Close of business Nov. 27, 1903.
. i' RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts $ 438.027.08
Overdrafts,secured and un-
unsecured 7.964.76
U. S, Bonds ti secure cir
culation , 20.000.00
U. S. Bonds on hand . . . ... 60,000.00
Premiums on U. S. Bonds. 8,700.00
Bonds; securities, etc...,. 157.092.82
Bankinir house furniture, '. 11,000.00
Other real estate owned. .-. 10,57131
Due from National Banks
' (not reserved agents) .. . 13,943.90
Due from State BankB and
1 Bankers ... ' 12,296.67
Due trom approved reserve
agents 187,839.06
Checks and other cash
items 2,984.22
Notes of other National
Banks 5,320.00
Fractional paper currency,
j nickels and cents 130.81
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz:
Specie.. .......... $140,715.86 :i ,
Legal-tender notes . 2,000.00 .
142,715.85
ReJemption fund with U. St
' Treasurer (a per cent ot
circulation)
I Total
LIABILITIES.
Capita' stock paid in 80,000.00
Surplus fund 20,000 00
Undivided profits, less ex
penses and taxes paid . 45,732.40
National Bank notes out
standing 13,800.00
Due to other National
Banks.... 11,955.09
Due to State Banks and .
Bankers 7,962.73
Due to Trust Companies and
Saving Banks 68 94
Individual deDosits subject
to check 820,479.83 i
Demand certificates of de- ;
posit 69.387.39
Certified checks 200.00
A pew lot of Rifles, Shot Guns
and Revolvers and the prices are
rightf this year.
Also Table and Pocket cutlery
just in at right prices.
Magnolia coffee costs 25c bu
taste like 40 cts. ,. ,
GILBERT BROS.
At the sign of the Padlock.
1,000.00
$1,069,586.38
OUR DUiY IS TO FULFILL
V THE WISHES OF OUR
CUSTOMERS. "
.Don't think' we wan ' only your .'
oney-we heed your good will quite '
m much. We keep eoastan'tly on hand
the very beet t meats, . and 7 are '
alv tee well pleased to furnish our '
patrons the choicest eati of beef, mut
ton' lamb, veal, pork and poultry. We
also rjy a full line of hams, bacon,
samaage, lard, fish and provision! , gen
erally, i ', :: . ; : ('' ;
Holt's Market
I..
Chambers & MeCune
ALBANY'S LEADING CLOAK AND SUIT STOP
ALBANY
SUPPLY CO, j
Wholesale dealer in fruit, pro-1
duce, paper bags,wrapping paper
and twine. I
442 WEST FIRST STREET.
Total $1,069,586.38
State op Obegom, County
of Linn, ss:
I, E. W. Langdon, President of
the above named bank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true .
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
E. W. LANGDON, President.
Subscribed and Bworn to bef ire me
this 5th day of Dec, 1903.
L. L. SWAN,
Notary Public.
Corrrct -Attest:
S. E. Yuno. )
P. A. Goodwin, Directorn
W. A. Barrett. )
STAR BAKERY,
C. Meyer, Prop.,
First-class baked
goods, groceries,
produce, fruits,
etC. Both Phonej 57
Walter
Parker,
Grocer
Stetter's Cash Store
Oono-it. the Hotel Revere, (rive tuti
ful aucmion to all tonsorlal want..
FEED S I ORE,
1 435 West First 5 1., Albany, Or
' Headquarters for "Alsenl and
iPvramid" Porllann Cement, "Roache
Harbor" Lim. Kubrroid Koofing,
;'WooJ F.kr. Plait.'. Sulphur, Spray,1
I Poallry Hp.lien. Dull?. Diamond and
' Liberty W.I' bard wtauat flour,; Hay,
Graia. Mill re aid Salt.
aod;
Baker
m WRnNRST THlir-.T..ALR&ST ORSQOF.S
irst class gfoo is in the?r"s?asrr?.'
hne Muln S6. '