Supply Your Blanket Needs from Our Superior Stock We have as choice a stock of blankets as you could wish to choose from. They're strictly first-class in quality! weave and finish. These items may interest you. Pendleton Fleece Wool 'Blankets, white, pretty borders, satin bound, priced at $12.50. Light grey Pendleton Fleece wool blanket, fancy border, silk binding, priced at $9.00 and $11.00. Other white wool blankets, pink and blue borders, at $6.50, $7.50, $10.00. Dary grey wool blankets at $4.00, $4.50, $5.00, $5.50, $6.00 and $7.00. Vicung or brown wool blankets, silk binding, at $5.50. Cotton warp, wool nap blankets at $2.50. Cotton blankets at 50c to $1.75. THIS MORNING News From Albany's Six Early Trains. A SWELL AT THE BANQUET.1 COURT HOUSE Mark Hulburt of the state fair board, went to Salem to attend the annual meeting, when the election of officers will occur. been a ver; St. Johns Lodge A. F. & A. M. last Spo.-ial road taxes have been report- night held its annual banquet, enjoyed! ed by the following districis: Shelbura a mius, norm sciu muis, iurin L,eua hv the members and their families near . Iv three hundred in all. It was served I nnn 5 mills, South Lebanon 3 mills, Ber- in thmA taMtinna faoh ct.ipaI: hinir ' Jin 3 mills. Jordan 2 mills. Sweet The present board has I presented with a carnation upon enter- I Home 6 mills. The following district narmomous one, aoing inlr the banauet ha I. a neat favor and ' nave rejected tie tax: no. i near ai- splendid work, and there will pi be no changes, certainly should not SUIT CASES. A line that offers an excep tionally wide choice. These cases are bought from the best makers. All leather cases, steel frames, strongly made, $5.00, $6.00, $6.50, $7'.50, $8.00 and $10.00. Genuine black Lizard case, with ebony toilet set includ ed, $19.00 .'. Canvas cases, leather color, heavy leather corners, good handles, $2.25 and $3.50. Jap Matting cases, light and strong, $2.25. All sizes of canvas tele scopes at a wide variety of prices. UMBRELLAS. Absolutely the largest and most representative display that we have shown. Scores of dainty and styl ish handles, strong frames and a variety of coverings. Ladies' Umbrellas priced from 75c to $8.00. Men's Umbrellas priced from 75c to $5.00. FURS. A variety of the best furs, including Mink, Coney, Fox and Oppossum. Stoles, shawls and muffs, latest shapes, and the best obtainable at the prices we quote. robably saving confusion. The decorations bony. No. 9 Plamviow, No. 20 near be. were very pretty and the spread was ! Albany. No. 17 at Crabtree, and Tall 'one of the finest ever presented in 'man. Twc or three districts are to J. B. Gentry, who was up to attend , Albany. Mr. and Mrs. f". H. PtoifTer, i be heard from, the Masonic banauet. returned to the caterers, received many compli-1 Salem, where he has been at work sev-: menta for the splendid menue, and as . .. ,Ith -., eral wix-lta. neimtintmiT a lares class ot" . well the neat manner in which the .. lnB ear 18 enoing wun io about forty in the A.O.U.W., which service was conducted. Here is the continues to grow notwithstanding the fact that it is the oldest of all of them. It is getting its second breath. We wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. D. N. Williamson, the teacher, and daughter, went to Portland, where the latter is receiving special treatment for k aifod Ua will f ilrj In tlio SaKirrat . . . J ' . .. . . AonnrnoriiQ settlement ot lormer L,inn county peo- pie. I toea menue: Lobster salad mayonnaise, Long Branch crackers. Olympi i oyster soup Olives Oregon celery sweet pickles licenses granted and licenses, $3537 in all. 1385 hunters-anglers. Roast turkey, 32 of them eastern oyster dressing Cranberry sauce French peas mashed iota- Currcnt jelly Bread Butter Swiss cheese Coffee Ice cream with enke Mint wafers Salted almonu Fruits and cracked nuts During the evening there was a con tinuous social session, tle whole orov -ing an enjoyable reunion of iho Masons and their families. Deeds Recorded: Alfred C. Schmilt to Jas. Potee lot Linmonl $' 10- John Jewel Wicks to Zeno 0. Earl 4 lots Wassoms ad L.'bunon.... 500 ltobert F. Miller to Enuch C. Snel len 56-10.) acres 800 "Hon. and Mrs. J. K. Weatherford went to Portland. Lawyer C. E. Sox went to Salem. also Commissioner Miller and Judge Kelley. Harry ochlosser went to oalem. W. E. Parker went out to the farm to kill hogs. W. H. Goltra left on a trip to his Goltra farm. I Dr. Leweaux went to Corvalhs on . her regular every other day trip. I Mrs. Lillian Crawford Kader, ot Portland, and Mrs. Harry Crawford went to Lebanon for a visit at Donny Brook. Ed. Barrett went to Portland. U rkUi:n n 4n Col. J. B. Efdy returned to Portland wa8 8n d fashioned Xmas .tree, with a after a visit to his Lebanon farm. l.u cy d'nn?rt 'ollowln' wlucn wtt8 Mrs. Kate Vaugn, of Lebanon, left uy uppreciated. on a Portland visit. Those present were: Mr and Mrs h.,... Wnu.Hno omnt- nut tn T.inn. ,John A. Shaw of this city. Mr. and Bond for deed Mrs. T. to Bert Hollis 201.25 McCulley acres .. ..$ A Family Reunion. Timber snlo F. A. McKinney to Lebanon Lumber Co. All tim ber on tract 12-1 East $ 4000 1500 A happy holiday reunion of the Shaw family was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Robert S. Shaw in Mill City. The home was nicely decorated and there haven. A Live Bunch. r'oiding Up the lnterurban Lebanon people are preparing to hold up the Albany Interurhan, ana ine probability is that it will skip that city. This road will undoubtedly be built in time and it will mean a good deal lor Linn county, a proposition deserving the support of the people of the county generally. Run over the past year in your mind and see how much you could have saved if you had bought all your toilet articles here during that time. MAKE A NEW YEAR RESOLUTION TO BUY ALL YOUR TOILET ARTICLES from us the next twelve months and you will go far toward making the year a. happy one and a prosperous one as well. The most serious attention is given to all orders at this drug store whether they be for simple household .remedies or for the most most important prescrip tions. " BURKHART & LEE. EVERYBODY COME and see the bar- ' gains in left over Holiday Goods j tvery article marked at actual cost. BURKHART & LEE. The glee club of Willamette Univers ity is the livest organization in the insti tution and competition for places on it is keen. To secure places, the voices j must be good, and Dean Mendenhall of the college of music, has picked out the best in the University. At Albany Saturday nignt. Mrs. Angus A. Shaw. Mr. and Mrs J. I Royal Shaw, and Cyril and Laurence ICKU.A Mill fit., nn1 inof hut nn . kiiiavv ui ...... vj . J j nuu . .. u wv I. U x ! least--Mrs. Watts of Lafayette, grand mother of Mrs. Robert Shaw, this being her 62nd wedding anniversary and at 84 years of age enjoyed the Yulutide aa much as the younger members of the family. The Wedher. New shipments of Andirons Fire Screens, Aluminum and Silverware just received at Hulburt Ohling Hardware Co's. For china go to 313 W 1st St. the Variety Store, Business Change. George Neeley and George Thomp son, of this city, have leased the lowet part of the Ruyal Restaurant property. . which they will run aa a first-class chop house. Harry Turner has rented the rooming apartments above. WANT A TYPEWRITER: See Rawlings about a Rebuilt Under wood that is good as new and guar anteed for one year, also other makes for sale or . rent. Buy., on . monthly payments. WANTED. Experienced girl for gen eral housework See Democrat office. Try our hot noon lunches, at the Mis sion Parlors. - Each Eye I fit seperately with tha proper lens to give perfect vision, which prevents all eye strain that causes headache. Quality and work guaranteed. E. C. Meade, Optometrist, 921 !West Second Street. F 0. Will A fine line of Jewelry, Sil verware, Cut Glass and Novelties to select from. Walter Parker Grocer Baker US WR8T HT.RST rKt5BT,.ALBANY OREGON. First class goods in their season. Phone Main 66 Ret Griss stamps for sale at Foshay & Mason's. F G. WILL, lor Watches Clothes-racks and iremng boards made by E. B. Davidson, are the best on the market. Call at 739 E 1st St. I NOTICE. The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Vetch Growers' Union will meet at Tangent on Tuesday, Jan. 3rd, 1911, at one o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing five directors to serve one year and changing of by-laws and transacting any business which may come before the meeting. W. E. PARKER, Pres. J. E. JENKS, Sec. Range of temperature iS-35. j The river is 6 teet. ; Prediction: fair tonight and Thursday- . , j At the end of another busy and successful year, we take I t ' ! ad vantaere of the opportunity to send your our most cor- .'JtitJr-dM greetings. We are more than ever grateful for the atebnop. , many valued favors you have so kindly entrusted to us,. "'.and wish to take this means of thanking you. The clos ing year has been a prosperous one generally, in this as well as other lines of business. We have done all in our power, through hard work and conscientious dealings, to get Our share, and hope that you have not been slighted.. Wishing you prosperity, health and happiness. Candies We LODGE MEETINGS. Right Prices deliver the You Auto try it. goods GILBERT BROS: The K. O. iS. every Saturday even ing. The Woodmen of the World every Friday evening. L. L. Swan, clerk. Manzanita Circle 1st and 3rd Mon-1 days. I Modern Woodmen meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays in Bussard's Hall. Grant Froman, Clerk. Royal Neighbors meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in Bussard's Hall. Alice Kirk, Recorder. ; Ladies of the G. A. R. meet first Tuesday each month at G. A. R. hall. , Hattie Stilson. Secretary. ELITE CHOCOLATE SHOP WAIT MEADE, WATCHES and FINE REPAIRING 329 'ssrond Street, Between Ferry & Broadalbin Our Own Make Chocolate. Safe, Convenient, Clean Christmas Tree Lighting Outfits. 8 Lights 16 Lights 32 Lights Lamps assorted Colors Just the thing for Christmas. Ralston Electric Supply Company, 312 Weit second Street. There are more exneniiivj ehrwn1nta : buc test them with a box our make cnocolates if you want to satisfy your self Of the hiffh nllnlllv nt nut hnma j made candies. : ! THE MISSION PARLORS City Lots. i Lots 1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, II, and 12 in Block 40, Albany, are now offered for sale and ra.,ge in prices from S250.00 and $500.09 tu $700 00. Payable 10 per cent down and 2 per cent per month, i These lots face 5th and 6th St. and are ' only 7 blocks from the Court House. ' Every Int is in the city limits and has till the city convenience, including city waler. OvVEn BEAM, Agent, j Sfnrk BiilWinr. I STONE For huilding. ornamental purposes, rip rap, filling, etc. Samples at M. Senders & Co s store. W. L. COBB, K D 4. Wione, home 23v.5. W. F. JONES. Veterinary Surgeon. Office at Farmers Feed Stable" Phone -200-R, Bell; Home 1285. Maiidota Coal is tast gaining in favor, always clean free from soot, kindles easily, burnt readily, free from clinkers, makes but little ishes. These good qualities make n ideal coal, beat on the market for tee monev. Sold in any quantity, piompt delivery. Order from ALBANY FUEL CO., A W DOCKS I EADER, Prop Bell 277 J. Home black 176. PAUL N. Pogholview M. T., Drug) ess Phosician, ( Rooms 2 and 4 Brenner Bidy, Albany. 3K7) 5ave the pieces. Xenset Matched and Prunes Repaired. E. C, Meade, Optometrist Oyst Fresh PfS OlympU at Hok't The Seasons Best Wishes To You Blain Clothing Company, Dependable Clothiers