A HKJllMSCKXCE.
Etliort Democrat:
A reminiscence of the Santiam district,
of "The Korks," of "Canada," recalls old
Johnny Crabtree, Tetcr Iillveu and others.
But "Uncle Johnny Crabtree," at he was
affectionately and famlliary called.U fore
most In order. I met him first In iS64, on
a Saturday, when there was a democratic
meeting in Scio, at which Judge Powell of
Albany and James O'Meara of Eugene
City discussed the excited political suua-
tion, before u large assemblage, L'rcle
Johnny Crabtree was an enthusiastic dem
ocrat of the strictest sect, an ardent advo
cate of state rights, a votary of Jefferson
lie was a native of Virginia, and had emi
grated to Oregon in the early period. After
the meeting was over he invited me to
ride with him to his home, a half dozen
miles away, and there was that to the man
that caused mcto accept thi cordial Invi
tation. I noticed that ha had a fine riding
horse; It evidenced his liking for good
stock. On the way "he communicated to
mc the treat in store when we should reai.h
his home and I could sec his "nice Utile
bunch of a woman" who was his wife.
They married in '-Ole Virginny," he a
widower, the father of nine children, she
a wiiow.the mother of nine children, Thev
httcl.ei matrimonially, and not long after
wards started overland to Oregon. Their
union was blessed in time Jwith two chil
dren of their own. He was of low stature,
tongh fibre and wiry frame, no superfluous
flcsh,strong bone and sinewy conformation
and his spirit was alert and his resolution
masterful, A stronger power physically
might master hirr ; but all the powers of
all the potencies could never bend that de
termination of his. His body was not
yielding; his nerve and plu:k were as steel
and adamant. Dynamite could blow him
into atoms, but no power of earth could
bring or force Uncle Johnny Crabtree to a
conclusion to which he refused to assent.
He weighed less than one hundred pounds,
but every pound was just where it did the
most good. A.s he told me of his "nice
little bunch of a woman," I surmised the
mother of twenty children was a contem
plation which Involved allowance for ap
pearance. We rode and I awaited. We
had left Scio a little before sundown. It
was early In spring. We reached the
Crabtree farmhouse in the late twilight. It
was a capacious and comfortable home
not of fancy architecture or gingerbread
adornment; but it was all thcre.and every
thing cosy and sunny. He soon made mc
acquainted with his "nice little bunch of a
woman." Lord bless me, the lady tD whom
I was tntroduced as Mrs Crabtree, was
taller than he or 1, and very stout. Uncle
Johnny confided the important secret to
me that night that the last time they were
in Albany down at Crawford's mill, she
weighed two hundred and forty-three
pounds! A nice bunch of a woman, truly.
Of the strain "Gather them In, gather them
in," how difficult the task, fpr the ordinary j
whorter or preacher. Old Joab Powell
would have been hustled to his hairline of
brow in the impossible endeavor. But
that "nice little bunch of a woman' was
jewel of her sex, a household treasure and
recompensing joy for all of lifetime
She spun, she weaved, she knitted all
the socks, wove all the woolens, and made
the garments for all the family. She was
boss and servant, all In one, of the kitchen.
If there was anything in the internal econ
omy and care of that sunny home of the
Crabtrees to .vhich she did not personally
attend, I didn't see it. She was not ubiq
uitous, but she was there every time, at
the msment somebody was wanted. She
was a "nice little bunch of a woman," but
It rejoiced me that "Uncle Johnny'
called her and left not the description to
me. More hospitable keeping has not
been my lot. A supper of gratifying
quality and quantity, a night of comfort
ing rest,a breakfast to be remembered, and
the hearty expressions of "Uncle Johnny
his "nice little bunch of a woman," and of
"the boys," as I departed in the morning,
arc pleasant recollections of my visit to
The Forks" in Canada, and to the Crab
tree home.
Long Ago.
The Salem Journal challenges the VemKtal
to point ta a single word uttered by Harrison
on the silver question in conflict with the
platform upon which he was rlfdru. V
there was practically nothing in the platform
upon which he was elected concerning silver
hence he could not stultify himself by going
back on it. All t hut the republican parly said,
In its national platform in iSSS on the silver
question was: "The republican party is in favor
of the use of both gold and silver as money'
winch means nothing. 1 he democrats saul
nothicg. Nevertheless, that 1 Ian ison is ex
posed to the free coinage of silver will not be
questioned by any one in the country but the
JtrW, We repeat what we said before.
that republicans who favor free cyinage, (and
the woods are full of them in the nort lwest
and in the Pacific states), n.ay just as we!
prepare lo fall into line for a gold bug lor pres
ident, for the party will nominate no other k
of a man.
lIoi,Mi:s Ri-binsb College, of Portland
Or., will open fept. 1st. J A Wenco, the
leading penman of the count, has heroine
a partner In this school ami will make it
the leading business college. smmhI for a
catalogue
Paisley & Bmlley.The Printers, Fllnn Block
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
JORSU E -Two fresh milk cows.
L Inquire of W W Crawford, Talliuan,
Flirt SALE OR EXCHANGE. I will sell clinn tor
ca.h, or axclianite ttir a ipi h1 mil), a Lrtxxl White
Sewing Machine.
Call at the Itusa hiuse.
J. 11. HOWARD.
TREASURER'S NOTICK.-in pui su
it nee of an order of county e6urt.
nnioera ci county warrants are request d
to present the same to m for pavniont.
Intel et will cease altar .Mutch 6. 1HH1.
W. E CUKL.
Counly Treasurer.
TO RENT. A More room 22x9i fee
sultablefor business; centratlv locate
For particulars call at the Dkmdcra
office or on Jas V Pipe.
MONEY TO LOAN In small and
large amounts, from six months to
five yeaia, on Rood Albany and Linn
county real estate. Call on or address W
JS AlcPnereon, First St., Albany, Or.
II
OR ES FOR MALE One sorrel
grey horse, 8 years old, wsight 1100. Alto
wagon, hack harness, etc Will gel1 for
cash nr ezebanse for other nrooertv. Call
at (tore opposite Russ house.
K. A. FRY.
L.E.ULAIFS COLUMN.
Wo are now ready for
Spring trade with the largest
and best selected stock of
Clothing that will be shown
in the county this season.
NOTICE.
"T0 THE TAX-PAYERS OF LINN
county The delinquent tax roll
most be returned to the clerk, April 1st
iu uarsous owing u.ies are beret
by notified to make payment immedttre
ly, for if taxes are not paid by that date
they will be delinquent and I will be
compelled to levy and sail
collect the same, as tho tax must be col -
CUltHJ,
iMted March 6, 18il.
M, SCOTT.
Sheriff and Trx CoIJeotor.
Mathews & Washburn's
Line of atnvts aud range,
to hake
They take the cako,
why
The bent to buy,
no Ho.
Its boston pie
or fry.
Buy one and try.
oh my,
He fore you die
and get into the sky.
Business Change. Sul Ti. for a long
time with San Wa, a heap good man who
sabes the laundry bustneftfi, has bought out
Lee's laundry near the Revere House, and
will hereafrer run It. Satisfaction guaran-eed.
New Blacksmith Siioi. G V Willis
has just completer, his blacksmith shop at
the corner of Second and Railroad streets
where nil kind of Iron and wood work
can be had and done In 'first class order
Bring on youi plows, wagons, etc.. etc.
for repa i
A NASA! INJKUTOK free with each
bottle f bin. oh s Catarrh Remedy. Price
CO cents, Fohfiy& Mason, agents.
WILL YOU 8UKFKU with Dyspepsia
and Ltv.r Complaint? Shiloh'iJ Vital izer is
guaranteed to cure y.iu.
if
Ivi
Mind wandering eared. Books 1eirof
rtwiinir. wimomais irom til
narl of ths adobe.
TRICK. enb on artn1i(Mtinn tn t
a. IaAu, a Filth at. nw
FrrrB pectus pot
I
STRANEY & NAGLEY,""
PROPRIETORS OF THE
City Liveiy, Feed apd Sale
-S T ABL E .-
Fun geaeral Hack line to and from
Coivnllis. Beat rlos and cheapest rates
in the city. Special attention given tt
transient stock. Fourth street, between
Ellsworth and Ljon, Albany, Oregon.
J. A. CummiDg.
all Paper,
Irup-s, 1'a.intrs, Oils,
(ilass, lite.,
ALBANY.
OREGON.
WILSON,
Real slate g Loan Broker.
Ofllce. BALT1MOKE BRICK.
Dolnir . general Insurance Ltmlrefs, 'Panic
Hiring insuranc wlll'iu well to ic. tl:mi."
AOKNTS FOR
Aetna Inanranre ronipanr, Ir.corronved l
charier pen""!. I- ' niil in ;i) yo
IMU.OOO. AaU,tP,7!IU,nr.,t8,
Guardian Ins. 'nnintu. of London, England
KUlbllWl 11. Capital, .'..UUO.OUO. ll flr.
loafed paid over a.lNjtJ.iXHl.
American Hrr In.. onirwiuy, of Philadelphia.
'nri'iA'.l 1"I0. Cali aau, r.'.lUJ.cun. I. t,m
paid, SKl.w.-JWI.
4 oltimhln I Ire ,v Murine ln. oninniir. n
i-.ri..ii.i tr.'uu,;i'.Gj. Tiii.it on.of
Oregon'. In-.t conifank-a.
All varieties
and patterns to
most fastklions.
of styles
please the
TWO MEN AND ONK 110V
FOUND DEAD!!
r
While trying to Crowtl then
DEYGE&FROMANBRGS
Store, where tlii-y alwats have on hand
tin? I;ire.e.t Stock south of rortlaiul, ol
the latest improved Rilles iiml Shot
Guiik; an Immense stock of Hshine;
Tackle of every description ; Tents,
Hammocks, Cam Cliairs and thouwindi
of other things too numerous to mention
Jtepnir J51ioi
in connection with the Store, and one of
he best workmen In the Stale to do any
nul nil kinds of w ork.
Come one, Come oil ; No rouble to
ihow goods. "Small prlil end quick
(iie-i" is oui motto.
S
:v COVER.
Everyone Talks
AIIODT
nr. SILIPSOR
Large and Choice Display of
Drv Goods, Clothing, Boots. Shoes,
Etc., Etc., Etc.,
Inclmlinj? many novelties. A (ino lino of Sealetto Jact
ets, C'hiltlren'8t Hoods, Ac, &c.
'"Tis a Feat to Fit the Feet, But Ho Can do it and do it Heat,"
INTERNATIONAL
DICTIONARY
Wo have man' fine makes
including
i ....... Wiifl't'.vJ1.1!. .
Then we have the full
line of mens', youths' and,
boys' clothing in the A bany
Woolen ills p-oods, that we
specially recommend to the
public for trial,
The largest stock of Mens'
Shoes in tho city, including
many celebrated makes,
Hats, from Stetson's best
down to a two bit straw.
Cannot enumerate Furn
ishing t Goods-& every de
partment full.
Have used cash this j'ear
during tight times east
and can offer genuine bar
gains in all my departments,
L. E. BLAIX.
A GRAND INVESTMENT
for tlio Family, School, or l'r.-l-i-siii:tl l.ibrarj
Tho Authentic Wobstor'a Unit.
bridged Dietionrtrr. eoiaprilllR tho
issues of 1864. '79 61 '81. ccpyris-.Ltcd
property or tno vmtorut'iiua, is now
Thorouchly Revised tkud Enforced.
andas ndistinizniKhiiif; titlo, boara
tno iiamo or Webstor a Interna
tionnl Dictionary.
Editorial work upon this revision
has been in active progress for ovor
Ten Years, Not Ioem thnn One Hun
dred paid editorial laborers bavo
been engaged upon it.
Over (300,000 expended in its
preparation boforo tho first copy
was printed.
Critical comparison witharyntbor
Dictionary iniiivi---'.. Get tfco Best.
O. C. Mi:i;iii.ui t ik.t I'ul, .:.),. n.
8prinKilrlil, :iIiik., v. N. A
SoldbysllDookselleni. llluMr,.(l,,a,,',l,!1.ifrw.
ANNUAL MEETING. Notice Is here
by given that tbecnnusl meetiriK of
the stockholders of the Albany BulldlnK
Association will be held at thn nntca nt
the Albany E ectrlo Light Co.. on Broad
alhin street, in Albany, t,n Mondav.
March 10. 1891, at 7.30 p m, for the elec'
ticn of directors, and such other buslneim
as may come before the meeting.
W C Twgkdale, Secretary.
FremleLt.
NOTICE TO CON"-HACT'.HS. Con
tractors and liuildtra dosirinp to bid
on tho ennotruction of the new United
prcsbyteiiiin church building:, tobe erect
ed at the site of the old l.uihlinir, will
find the plana and KiieciUTHtinnx for the
XHino, at the siore of htnwart A Sox. -1 he
data of opening bic's will bo announced
hereafter.
ALLEN BROTHERS,
WHOLESALE 3 RETaIL GROCERS,
CIGARS, TOBACCO, AND CHOICE FRUITS OF A LI
KINDS, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,
IN THEIR SEASON?
Plinn Block.
ALBANY, OREGON
INSURE IN TIIU
V llrrrliiiiiMliv
III.
of Albany, Oregon,
Safe,
Sonndi Conservative
WILL & LINK.
Music - Dealers,
Xollre our Lint of llane
II It1 A I T T T "I f Tl18 mo' PP,lll,r piano among 'ie world'!
I. X lililill I lamous flanlbts.
ALBANY NURSERIES
IITE HAVE ON HAND at our nursery
IT on ilie Corvallls road, ono-baif
nile from town, aa fine a lot of fruit
reea of all kinds as oan be found any
ihoro on the coast. If you contemplate
ilantlng trees it will pay yon to ree our
tcck snd pit oor piiics. talalrgt:o fine.
HYMAN A BROWNELL.
Custom - Choppin
We hvo in band at all tinien hsy,
oats, anil eh td wl 1 soli in qiinii
t'ly to suit. a1m wLeat buunlit
and sold.
SB-Farmers, bting us yr nr wlvat, ciati
an J hay. lllghent cssh price paid,
' Morris & Blount.
Corner Fin t ami Baker streit
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I'alafe mill Eatlmir ItlmiHO Proof OrKHiiH, Gnitna, Violin and
nmuii luHlluieulH m Specialty.
Agents for the New Home, Eldriilsn B. and other Pewlnp; Macblnis.
Supplies for a II kiuda ol Sew'nn Machines. We guard our
customers interests and KUaramee satisfaction.
IVe alxo enrry a full assorlmrnt ef Mnalc and Music Books.
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.. comi)ete line of
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3VC E J CALL. fl
-:- Albany, Oregon.
We are the People
Who carry tho most complete lino of Hard
ware, Stoves, Ranges, etc., in the market.
MATTHEWS & WASHBURN.
-a L. B LAC KM AN,-
LEADING DRUGGIST
OBEGON-
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