Here Is an Uncommon Opportunity: Gossard Corset Reduction. (hiring our January Clean-up Event. Avsolutely clean stock all models, qualities and sizes. Buy while we have your size. Buy early for the offer won't last long. Model D. Regular $6.50 Gossard Model A. Regular $6.50 Gossard -Model 101. Regular $6.00 Gossard Model L. Regular $5.00 Gossard Model M. Regular $5.00 Gossard Model B. Regular $5.00 Gossard Model F. Regular $5.00 Gossard Model S. Regular $5.00 Gossard The Gossard is recommended by Physicians, lace in front and give a stylish and correct figure. THIS MORNING IT RAINED. News From Albany's Six Early j Trains. i 3.60 Inches in Hours Twenty-Four i After about the worst storm in the history of the valley things were dull at the depot. No. lti arrived in two sec tions from the south and waited for daylight before going north, on account of tracks covered with water between here and Salem. No. 13, south bound, also waited for daylight. Tom Riley arrived on time from Cor vallis, and reported the track all right, and Frank Cummins came in from Leb anon with Passenger Agent Jenkins and others, on time. The train left towards Detroit, Con ductor Dannals anticiuntinsr a wet time of it. Special $4.50 Special 4.50 Special 4.00 Special 3.50 Special 3.50 Special 3.50 Special 3.50 Special 3.50 They A new record was made at Albany for rain between 8 a. m. yesterday morning and 8 a. m. this morning, as recurded by F. M. French, local dis placeman for the government, 8.60 inches. Th?re was one continued, heavy downpour. Though not equal to 12 inches in the same length of time on Panama it was a soaker. The small streams swelled up and run over and the country is covered. The Willa mette was 10.4 feet at 8 a m. and has been rising steadily. There is danger of a record Hood, depending upon whether the rain continues. The pre diction is rain tonight and Thursday. From 8 o'elick to press time an addi- tional inch of rain had fallen. The E. B. Horning, a prominent Corvellis river was nearly 14 feet and risinor at man, came over on his way to Portland. ' the rate of 0 inches an hour. He was born near Corvallis and has ' The range of temperature was 48-41, spent his life there. , very even. me small streams have particularly Superintendent Brices and E. A. suffered and a good e'eal of damage is Johnson will go to Salem in the interest IeareQ. of Justice to former teachers in the normal schools, whose back pay re mains unpaid. Also in the interest of several items of school legislation de I sired by the teachers of Oregon, less I T. l, , j ,, , . holidays for one thing, breaking in on Th9. central scho1 l dW took 8 'hott Bcnooi worK, two years longer use oi ' vaennun uu hcluuhi ui uiu luruace re text books without changing, etc. "B flooded. the east end or the city is particu , larly seriously flooded, arid navigation l has been a difficult matter. ! BasementB all over the citv havahpen mu, u . : flooded. inis society met. ai. me noma oi rars. t t..j ii n. xi. uiai bin un riiuay, uiq x nil iccutii Jome Moist Items The Albany Ladies Aid Society, AT THE COURTHOUSE. Deeds recorded: Geo. L Dick to R. W. Tripp 'lG0 acres and 120 91 acres $ 2000 Oscar Peary to John B. Swarbrick SO acres 2300 Marv Jane Picken to J. R. Swar brick 40 acres Geo. H. Woodbury to Mary E. Smith 110 by 245 feet Harris burg 1 Lease Claus H. Vehrs to Geo. W. Hector, 5-1 L and 19 acres for oil opera tions, at 50 cents per acre per year. In estate of A. J. Trask. inrompet- ent, Marion Martin, H. F. Bodeker and Hoyt Wilson were appointed appraisers. Scholarship Fuul On the 25th of January there will be observed by the Women's Civic Im provement Club, th" Scholarship Fund day. 1-very Federated Club in the state gives the proceeds from some entertainment once a year toward this worthy cause. Young women who are ambitious but have nut the means to go to college can borrow from this fund, paying it back when they are able. It is an inspiring thing to work for and we hope all the women and the clubs of Albany will be enthusiastic aboat working for its success. reDortB no countv I..:-! ... ..- - L. i a for their annual meeting. " J"' " '"- -it: i i ' SnmA wnnhntita nvnr tnuiurria tha of January, Keports or officers were heard show ing that less than twenty dollars in cash had been expended in relief dur ing the past year, but that many times that amount had been given in clothing, school books, fruit, etc.. that had been donated by the members friends. ing assistance, and we hone no real suffering in Albany, there is a work that this sooiety does, and help extend ed to many worthy individuals that over Pacific kept the Corvallis and Eastern back today. One of the north bound trains this morning took the west side for Port land. The Eugene local was cancelled section of for Portland by the east aide, stopped by the washouts. Over one hundred men are at work between Albany and Salem repairing By the members and other at this city and the second While there is not many need- I No. ifi took its place and started Dr. Hinson Tonight. The missionary conference of the Baptist chOrch began at the church this afternoon and will be continued over to morrow. A number of prominent speakers arrived this afternoon from Eugene. Tonight Dr. Hinson, of the White Temple, will be the speaker and de serves a large hearing. THERE'S BOUND TO BE TROUBLE when the doctor orders one medicine and the druggist supplies something else. And sometimes the trouble is extremely serious. We assume that your doctor knows what medicine to give the patient. So when you bring this prescription here we make it up exactly as directed, with no substitu tion, adulteration or dilution. BURKHART & LEE. ' HOME MADE CANDIES None better anywhere,', and the price is lower. Try a box at the ' THE MISSION PARLORS Cemented Invisible Invisible Bifocals for far and near vision mark a great advancement in the construction of optical lenses. E. C. Meade, Optometrist, 923 West Second Street. H. S.RICHARDS Violin Maker and Repairer Bows refilled. Old and new violins for Kale. . Violin instructor. 32 years exper lence. 615 E. 6th street, Albany, Or. PAUL N. Pogholview M. T., Dmglesi Phosician, Rooms 2 and 4 Brenner Bldg.Albany. F. 0. Will A fine line of Jewelry, Sil verware, Cut Glass and Novelties to select from. Walter Parker ' Grocer and Baker tie WKUT f'lBBT 8TBKET,.A1.K N Y OKKSO First class goods in their season. Phooe Main SO 10 FOR SALE-10 Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels, big fine blocky birds from the best stock money could buy. . Prices reasonable. Call on C. S. Shedd, 817 W 4t.h St., Albany, Or., or phone Home black 150. wuu u ue rtji.ueu u iu umer waj . no the washouts and trains may be run- nope mat cnaruaoip people win re- this evening l?!8! 'J'f.Aii ?ff iE L,!'..5 ! The foot bridge at Second street and air fnr h innnnni mhr. Pennywinkle went out this morning and City Lots. Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9, II, and 12 in Block 40, Albany, are now offered for sale and range in prices from 1260.00 and $500.09 to $700. 00. Payable 10 per cent uuwq ana c per cent per month. inese lots iaceotn and tith St. and are oniy i .diocks irom the Court House. Every lot is in the city limits and has all the city convenience', including city njolo. nuITisj DIJIU A . Stark Building, JLOlb lOR SALE At the corner of 7th and Main streets. Well drained. Sewer connection. Five minutes' walK to Alhdison street school, to three stores, meat shops and barber snop. une DlocK to chair factory, and five minutes' walk to Albany i-umoer 1.0. s mm, tne union furni ture Factory and car shops. Two blocks fro mthe proposed electric line. These lots are in the center of manufacturing district. Home Phone J 107, or call on T. P. Hackle man. t24 Safe, Convenient, Clean Christmas Tree Lighting Outfits. 8 Lights 16 Lights 32 Lights Lampt assorted Colors Just thi thing for Christmas. Ralston Electric Supply Company, 312 Weil Second Street. IS STONE For building, ornamental purposes, rip rap, filling, etc. Samnlt-s at M. Benders w nm. W. 306. L. COBB, R. D4. Phone, horn ! kinds. J. G. Crawford's Photograph Gallery Is in the New Albany State Bank Build ng, second floo. with a coirplele "-n'rmcnt fot pictue taking ol ail NOW THE TIME TO SPRAY. We have the genuine lime and sulphur solu tion. See us and get Prices before placing your orders. LASSELLE BROS. w. f. J6ne1 Veterinary Surgeon. Office at Farmers Feed Stable Phone--200-R, Bell; Home J28S. easier for those temporarily embar rassed lor means. The ladies wish to thank all who contributed to the Thanksgiving col lection, which waa generous and we should be glad of the names of any ladies who wish to join the Aid Society and help on this work. MRS. A. H. MAK1IN, Secretary L. A. S. At the Blain Clothing Go's. I lodged near First street, so Johnny tioins has a bridge now. The bridge at H Bryant's is crippled. A family on the Santiam is reported marooned, and neighbors are trying to get them to a place of xafety. There is a washout o.i the main track of the S.P. and also near the Jewish cemetery below the city, and perhaps in other places- between, stopping traffic on the main line until the storm stops, Portland Coming. The Alco basket bill team and the Portland Y.M.C.A. team, the best in Portland, will play at the Alco gym Saturday night, giving Albany people an opportunity to set. a big game. Ad mission 25 cents. Attention Orchadists! Letter List. BOUND A small pin with J on it. At I the Democrat office Evo dpmt rift:-.. ii i i-j iv ttcjii x vyuitc luucio, won jueu- Albany Ore. pi ted. Inquire at bans: of J.W.Lusick J,,,,. is. inn. Persons deBirinn- unv of & Co. let Candies Right Prices We deliver the goods You Auto try it. EUTB CHOCOLATE SHOP The following letters remain in the Albany, Ore., poatollice uncalled for ig these letters should cull for advertised otters, giving the date: Nellie burgeman, C. E. Ellsworth, Mrs. Pii.ts.Johnfre ichs, Robert Jones, John Kuechler. Mrs. W. H. Miller, C. A. McKinnon, Willie Nelson, Mrs. S. N. Nichrls 2, Frsnk Swart. J. S. Van Winkle, P. M. We carry a Btock of spraying mater ials. The right Btuff at right prices. The senson for spra) ing is here. Call and see us nnd get prices. STAWART & SOX, HDW. CO. Winter Caps, with storm shields. Fine $3 hats at $1 to $1.85. Heavy wool knit gloves, lamb's wool knit gloves, lined Mocha gloves, 1 1 All at the Blain Clothing Co's. $11.45 Any Suit Overcoat or Cravenette. at W. F. Pfeiffer's I Have Dr. Lowe relieve your head'and eyo ache with a pair or his superior glasses, they cost no more than others and you have the benefit of his skill of more than 20 years experience. Con sult him at Hotel Revro Thursday and F.iday. Dozens of Albany roferunceB. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. i Notice is hereby given that the un- ( dcrsigncd administratrix of the estate , I of Conradina Arnold, deceased, has 1 ! filed her final account in said estate with the county clerk of Linn county, Oregon, and the county judge has set the 20th day of February, 1911, at 1 o'clock p. in. and the county court ' room as the time and place for hear- , ing objections to said final account and the settlement thereof. ! MINNIE FROMM. I L. L. SWAN. ! AtPy for Admx REAL ESTATE NOTICE We have sold at least $100,000 worth of farms in 1010. We will double this amount in 1011. Lot us sell yours! We can get the price. We don t ask ex clusive right. PACIFIC REAL ESTATE CO. OppoBito Russ House, Albany, Or. FARMERS NOTICE. List your (arms with T. W. IIor back of the Hub Land Co., 10th ait Lyon Sts., near S. P. Depot, frf quick sales, for when your farm J listed here with me it is also list in Portland, as I have an office thel nlcn Alipti in Inwn ami tilllf th Administratrix. ' proposition over , with me. Phon; . 1 ! Our new crop Teas are in and while Coffee is higher I in price Teas are cheaper. We now sell a fine Spider Leg i Tea for 50c per lb. that formerly sold for 7Sc. i I In high grade Coffees we are agents for Golden West and Barnngton Hall. Also good coffees for less money. OUR EGGS are always fresh from the Ranch. Every egg guaranteed. No Packed Eggs ever in our Store. Your money back if not satisfied with any article you buy from u.s. GILBERT BROS: Groceries, Hardware, Furniture, Rugs. 3 Floors. WE DON'T WANT TO SHOUT but some of the finest buildings in ! town arc equipped with our plumbing I work. We make a specialty of high class sanitary plumbing and will be I glad If have you examine samples of j our work. We have moved and are now at 118 Weit Second street. MEDIN & STUART. We Laundry Everything. So why not send your bitimlry to us nnd have the assurance it will not be eaten up with itr-jiif( ,-icids like many laundries use. Our experienced washer avoids using them. By washing In our suds your linen will lo.ik and wear better. Call our wagon on either phone or have your bundle with our down town agencies, the Coinbip atiim liarber Shop and Arcade (laths. Yours for business, ALBANY STEAM LAUNDRY, Wyatt Bros., Props. Bell 93. Home 439. WAIT IVSEADE, WATCHES and FINE REPAIRING 329 Se:o:.d Stret, t5elv.ccn fctiy& Erczddlbin