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About Albany daily democrat. (Albany, Or.) 1888-192? | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1919)
Ladies Waists For an appropriate, useful gift, why not a pretty Ladie's Waist? The J. C Penney Co.', hasji beautiful assortment of Georgette & Crepe de Chine Waists, that wil leasily solve the gift problem. . ' Priced $3.90 to $12.50 Other Suggestions Men's Traveling Sets, In leather Case . .$2.98 to $4.98 Books for Young & Old 10c, 25c, 49c, 69c Dolls T 10c, 25c, 49c, 59c, to $2.98 Handkerchiefs, Single or in Boxes 5c to 98c House Slippers, For Everybody . . .98c to $2.25 Christmas Suspenders (in boxes) . . . .49c, 69c and 98c 7 incorporated LL. LOCAL BRIEFS Personal Meation of People and Activities A boat the City. immmintiimmWHnHKiHn AtteeMetlialUtCeaf Bev. Joseph Brown of Peoria was hen today on his way to Portland to attend a conference of the Free Meth odist church. v Frees Bussard Station . Mrs. A. N. Reed who resides on a farm near Bussard station returned me this noon by train after doing; Christmas shopping in the city this morning. Left for Partlaad lbs. J. M. Waggner of Bryant Park left this noon for Salem to spend Chris tmaa visiting; relatives and friends. Takes Christmas Vacation Swan Carlson -a, well known citizen of Albany left this noon for Portland m a business trip and to visit friends and relatives daring Christmas. Marriage License limed Elmer O. Barney and Fannie E. Marvin of Lebanon. . Beaassed Werk ' Jack Hammell the contractor on the Murphey garage began work again toCay with a good force of men and will be found in the harness until the weather drives him oat or the Job is completed. From Providence C F. Sargent one of the leading farmers residing near Providence church in the forks of the Santiam transacted business at the court house today. Mr. Sargant reports 26 inches of snow at this place during the re cent storm. He states that big flock of quails housed under his barn and was wel carei for during the snow. Here From Plainview Mrs. James Nichols, of Plainview pent the day here today viskinp her sister, Mrs. N. E. Olin and buying presents for her children and grand children. Visits la Portland i Mrs. Case DsWall, of 1164 west 10th St. went to Portland today to visit relatives over Christmas season. Makes Busiaess Trip Attorney Arthur McMabon, of the law firm of Weatherford and Wyatt made a business trip to Salem today. Here From Gates Rrbert J. Smith, a prominent citi zen of Gates was an Albany guest last night at the Albany hotel. Mill City Visitors J. B. Shaw, manager of the Ham mond mills at Mill City and little ton were Albany business visitors last night. Caseadia Business Visitor B. A. Slliott, one of the trusted forest rangers from Caseadia was an Albany business visitor last 'night nd today. Here From Astoria Ex-County surveyer A. L. Geedes who is now located at Astoria, was an Albany visitor last night on his way to Eugene to visit his parents Mr. nd Mrs. J. B. Geedes. From Caseadia John F. Short of near Caseadia, a vencran forestry service and road man of that section, registered at the 8t Francis last night . Oat of Town Visitors " T a i nr n w f. Mnrphey of Oakville, C. L. tnVon i Vewnsville, Joe Morbet of Mill City, J. L. Cooper of Detroit. Mrs. Boyle and daughter of Marion, were among out of town visitors last night at the hotels. From Brownsville Joseph Hume one of the old pioneers of Brownsville was in the city today Mr. Humes states that they had a bout eight or ten inches of snow at Brownsville and about four inches at Crawfonkville. Weather Report Tonight and Wednesday occasion ally rain. Bain fall SI in. The river stands at 1Z2 feet, falling. Yester day's temperature ranged from 36 to 60degrees. Props Visits City "' J. W. Promt, well known farmer living on Route One, was in the city today for the first time fof a month. Mr. Pro pet reports 'that plenty of snow visited his section of the county, bat that no serious damage was done in that district by the snow and ice. Stock was all eared for and no losses were reported. . They were a week without mail until neighbors began bringing it out from Albany in relays. Legion Meetings Postponed There will be no more meetings of the American Legion onto January 7. The meeting called for tonight was postponed on account of 'the busy holi day season. Ann ounce b eats Received Announcements of the wedding of Miss Genevieve Eunice Windham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Windham, to Harold LaGrange Wied er at Los Angeles, Dec 16 have been received in this city. Mr. Wieder is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Wieder, who went south to attend the wedding and who are expected home this week. , From Brownsville t B. F. Schick A. G. Waggoner Frank Isom, William Kirk and D. S. Bowan of Brownsville came down as a delega tion from South Brownsville to trans act business at the court house today. Buys Oldsmobile R. W. Tripp local salesman for -the Good year tire and the Oldsmobile auto reports the sale of a fine Olds mobile truck to C. A. Van Nice to be used as arrack jo haul Milk to the Scio Milk Condensay from this part of the county. The truck is -reported to be one of the finest on the pike and guaranteed to be a goer. Mr. Tripp reports a fine business in hit line. TORTURE USED IS ACCUSATION Jap Officials Put Man in Pig Box, He Says, Investi gation Ordered KIOTO, Japan Charges of torture of accused persons who figure in a ponding bribery scandal whlerrln volves, among others, Jushira Kluchl, the former Governor of Kioto pre fecture, have' evoked much crlticUm throughourthe country. The casi centers around the charge that Mr. Kiucht bribed members of the pre fecture council in order to carry -ut certain administration projects. Although. the court report says. Kiuchi admitted bribery, he later uV nied this. Kiuchi testified that the public pros ecutor would not listen to truthful statement of the facta of the case, and exorted false testimony from him under threats. Other accused per sons, who were formerly high offici als of the Kioto perfecual govern ment, have deposed to the same effect - Another defendant declared that he was examined by a public procurat or day and night for nine months and that he was placed many times in a "pig box" because he refused to make the statements the v procurator de manded. The "pig box" is a small dis ciplinary contrivance which is just large enough to contain a human per son, sitting down. The accused said: "I became very ill, but was exam ined regardless of my condition. This was nothing more than torture. Fin ally,, aa they threatened to keep me in the "box" until I confessed I said I had accepted a bribe, which is not true." An investigation has been started. . Farmer's Week Stunts Oregon Agricultural College, Cor-vallls,- Flights of oratory will be a feature of the "mixer" assembly Mon day evening of Farmer's week, Dec ember 29. Oregon has been divided into seven regional districts and those present wil be grouped according to district so they can choose their ora tors to proclaim the wonders of (heir rearoins. A Driza will be riven the person who soars to the greatestJ t 1 1 . r- neigni oi oratory. An address of welcome, music by the college orchestra, numbers by a male quartet led by 'Prof. A. G. Bou quet, and community singing under Dr. D. V. Poling will be other fea tures. Prof. E. B. FitU Is chairman of the mixer committee. . Knights of Pythias To Hold New Years Eve Party Knights of Pythias of the city are preparing to have another social fun ction Ncy Years evening at 'their castle halt Kenneth Carter, E. G. Anderson and Floyd Shortridge have been appointed as a committee on ar rangements a great time is insured and a special invitation i. extended to all members and friends of the or der to be in attendance Dancing, card playing, and other amusements will be the order of the occasion followed by the uusal re freshments. On next Monday night eight or ten candidates will be given the second degree. The Knights of Pythias are one of -the up todate and live organizations of the city and have fine quarters well arranged to accom odate their members and friends. A To the officers and mem bers of Temple Command ery No. S K.T. By order of the Eminent Command er, yon are commanded ta meet at Masonic Temple Christmas morning at 9 o'clock A. M. for our usual Christmas observance. This is the Knightly duty of every member, and it to hoped that each Sir Knight will do his duty. Music will be under the leadership of Sir Knight Clyde Bryant, assisted by Sir Knight Wm. Fortmiller and other Sir Knights. D.P.MASON, d23-24 Acting E. C. BUSINESS BlRECTOItt Fedeeal Farm Leans Mr cent ksterest. M 1-8 years AfpHeatisM wtO be received, by the Pint Nasieael Beak, Albany, Ore. A. C BOKRNTEDT Tomato SaVssa, Or. J. D. HUSTON PADiTOK, BBCORATTNG PAPBsVHAMGINO ..... eilH Shop at First aa Baker Streets bs.ELB.Ji M-4N First Naateaal Beak BUg. au.j ' FISHER BRAD EN CO. AUTO SERVICSC lie OaN M9R a 96 - - . Fortmiller Bros. Funeral Directors .' Our Own A at Hearse aarudy Atteadaat ., Pnene 7S . Maaoale BaileUag State Highway Com. Spends $6J903J930 - For Flnscal Year The following report of the State Highway Commission for the fiscal year ending November SO according to the Oregon Voter gives the public a review of the money spent and the real situation aa to present conditions: ' The total expenditure unuVr the supervision of State Highway Com mission during the fiscal year 11)19, ending November 30, 1910, $0,003,' 930.56. v This amount comprises expenditures from State Funds of 16,277.741.04 From County Funds .... 8J5.0S0.01 From Federal Govern ment Funds - 301,139.(1 The total expenditure may be seg regated aa follows: On Federal Aid Post Roads t 889,783.80 On Federal Aid Forest . Roads 321,943.40 On all other State High way Construction 4.915.229.11 On Maintenance Work .. 16.4w4.93 On Interest on Bonds ... 146,630 J6 On Equipment 214,045.84 On Surveys a nd Engi neering Co. Construction 254,050.67 On Administration and Gen. Supervision '. 146,753.39 Total 6 .903.930.58 These expenditures do not eovor the cost of all the work completed Gift Suggestions From the Store of Practical Gifts Kid Gloves . Umbrellas Silk WaisU - Hosiery Silk Petticoats Bureau Scarfs Silk Camisoles Silk Chemise Handkerchief Hand Entb. Gowns Box Stationery ' Silk fur Waists ; Hand Bags Silk for Dress Hair Ribbons Blankets Bath Towels Bed Spread Table Damask Draperies, or a GIFT CERTIFICATE issued In any amount, redvam able In merchandise at any time. Flood's Store 134 W. 1st th. "The Store of Practical Cifta" by the Highway Department during the 1919 season, as approximately el, 000,000.00, payable to contractors fur work done is being retained in accord- snce with the State Laws limiting payment on contracts to 85 per cent of the amount due, until all .if the work under the contract I completed. Yesterday we received' a delayed shipment of Stationery, Ivory and other goods for Christmas and more will be in today. This store is bulging with gift goods and if you have not already visited us you will do well to see our displays at once. Fine Stationery What could be more practical as a gift than a box of fine writing paper T It's an article that is used every week, and folk of discriminating taste like stationery of good quality. W are able to meet this requirement with our complete line of Eaton, Crane 4 Pike's -high grade papers. We can suit any fancy colors in plain white, cream, buff, dainty pinks, blues, la renders, yel lows some with fancy envelopea with conven tional designs inside. Special For Xmas We stil lhave a few boxes out of the 100 we received Saturday. Good grade paper, packed In Holly boxes, tied In dainty -ribbons, Cfi Special OUC Parisian Ivory Our fine stock of Pyratin Ivory was augment ed this week by the arrival of a new shipment of this dainty, white ware fur milady's dresser. Presents of this sort are really appreciated for they are so useful. A complete set on a dresser is most attractive, but single piece make very acceptable gifts. The price Is not high. We have Hand Mirrors, Hair Brushes, Combs, Mani cure Sets, Nail Files, Buffers, Trays, Powd-. er Boxes, Talcum can Holders, Hair Receiv ers, Clocks, Dresser Picture Frames, and many other little use ful article. Ebony Goods Every man likes military hair brushes. Get hi, a set of Royal Bengal Real Ebony. They're beauties. Other brushes la Ebony. No Matter Where You Look You See Tempting Gifti Suggestions to help you remember Christmas Cards The attractive kind that . expresses your good wishes. Thermos Bottle Universal Thermos Lunch Baskets Ladies Purses and bags Mens Purses and bill holders. . -Leather Travelling . Set for Men. 'A Real Book Store ' And after all what is Christmas without book? This store is one of the largest book-sellers in the Willamette valley. We carry the latest works of popular authors, as well as a splendid line of beau tiful gift books and to Classics. . The best sellers just now are .. The Re-Creation of Brian Kent," by Har old Belt Wright "Dangerous Day" by Mary Roberts Rein hart. ' J Both interesting and brimful of action. Many other popular works to choose from. Also books for th Kiddies and for older boys and girls. , , orsome o f these Aluminum or Rubber Hot Water Bottles Manicure Sets Safety Resors Waterman Fountain Pens Eversharp Pencils Ansco Cameras Kodak Albums Ebony Mirrors Dictionaries Book Ends Address Book Brass Goods Choice Cigars Perfumes Wa cant refrain -from again mentioning our fin line of high grade perfumes, . toilet water, face and talcum powder and other toilet ne cessities. - , W know shell adore a dainty bottle - of perfume. Many odors to select from, all of high class French and American make. Foshay & Mason Wholesale and Retail Drugs and Sundries '. A Rial Ghristoi&s Star ; . Si),
