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About The Semi-weekly democrat. (Albany, Linn County, Or.) 1913-1926 | View Entire Issue (March 7, 1913)
VOL. XLVIII. ALBANY, LINN COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1913. No. 37. HELD SESSION Enthusiastic Meeting at the Commercial Club Rooms Largely Attended. .MATTER OF CANNERY AT THISCITYFULLYDISCUSSED Dryer and Vinegar Factory Al so Taketf,Up Date Set for Annual Meeting. The Albany Fruit Growers' associa tion convened an enthusiastic session Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Commercial Club rooms and a largo number of local members were pres ent. The subject of establishing a can nery in the city was the main topic of discussion before the assembly. The proposition met with much favor and the necessity of such a concern was strongly urged by leading members present. The matter was left in the hands nf a committee with full in structions to investigate the feasih.! ity of establishing this plant and to render a full report at the next meet ing of the association. The proposition of establishing a dryer and a vinegar factory was also taken tip. Tt is probable that these two industrial enterprises will be es tablished in conjunction with the can ncry, judging from the sentiment o'f those present, but however, nothing was definitely decided. The matter was also referred to a committee to report in full at the next session. These committees were instructed to report at the annual meeting of the association which is to be held Satur day, March 16. Considerable busi ness is expected to' come before this meeting and all the: members are urgently requested to attend. The an nual election of officers will be held and it is expected that the association will be reorganized. The subject of enlarging the membership will be taken up and a campaign for new members will be inaugurated. From the large number present and from the interest shown at the meet ing held Saturday afternoon the mem bers of the association feel greatly encouraged, and it is their desire to' miike this a strong organization, with a large membership, in order that the work planned' by the association may be carried on, resulting in inevitable good to the fruit growers of this sec tinn.( The meeting adjourned at 6 o'clock. JUDGE KELLY WILL CONVENE ' ADJOURNED TERM OF COURT Will Dispose of Motions and Demurrers and Set Cases for Trial. An adjourned term of department No. 1 of the state circuit court will be convened by Judge Percy R. Kelly, Thursday afternoon, at 1 o'clock. At this session of court the jildge will dispose of numerous motions and demurrers and will set cases for trial, to come up in the March term of his court, which will convene on Monday, March 10. Several important cases will come up in this session of the court, among them being the case of State of Ore gon vs. W. J. Hauser, for giving cigarettes to a minor, and the State vs. the appealed cases from the jus tice court of Jim Hart and Jack M I ler, convicted in the lower court ol violation of the local option law. TWO COMPLAINTS FILED TODAY WITH COUNTY CLERK Two complaints were filed today in the county clerk's office. B. C. Phettcplace has instituted a suit against A. J. Shelton for the re covery of $350, for which the plaintiff tooV the promissory note of the de fendant on April 15, 1912. W. H. Wil son, of The Dalles, is attorney for plaintiff. J. S. Scott has filed proceedings against J. E. Lobaugh and wife for the recovery of $350, which is alleged to be due for a surgical operation per formed at Portland on Mrs. Lobaugh in April 1907. T. M. Morris of Port land is attorney for plaintiff. Newt on This Page is From Daily Issue of MONDAY, MARCH 3. 5?'$ VISITED GIRL, LEFT AUTO MOTOR RUNNING Albany Young Man Forced to Walk Home for Gasoline After Sunday Night Courting An interesting story is being told today on a prominent resident and automobile enthusiast of this city, whose name could not be learned. It is rumored the said automobilist, who is reported to be a good looking young unmarried man, called upon his lady, yesterday afternoon, to take her automobiling. Upon arrival at the house he was invited into the parlor, where he awaited patiently for the appearance of the young lady. Upon appearing she complained of a severe cold and would rather not go for a spin for fear she would 'become sick. This was perfectly agreeable to the young man, whereupon at her invita tion he settled himself tor an after noon's visit. , Late the young man took his de parture and to his dismay he found the motor of the machine running. He scratched his head reflectively and suddenly remembered that he had for gotten to switch the engine off when he went into the house several hours hence.. Me jumned into the driver's seat and started for the garage but lo the gasoline gave out before he had gone two blocks. It is said that yesterday afternoon about 6 o'clock, a chagrined young man was seen going down Broadalbin street south with a big can of gasoline and a fun nel. SCHOOL CHILDREN OF COUNTY TO COMPETE FOR PRIZES School Superintendent Jackson Busy Issuing Prospectus for Industrial Fair. County School Superintendent W. L. lackson is busy today getting out the prospectus pertaining to the school children s industrial department ot the Linn County Fair, which will be held at Scio, September 24, 25 and 26. The prospectus includes the rules and regulations governing the eligible entrants to the department and what should constitute the exhibits. Over $600 will be offered in cash premiums besides other prizes. All the school children are urged to get busy and re ceive their share of the presents to be given for the best exhibits, which should not be delivered later than Sep tember 22. The namphlet embodying general information in regard to the contest will be mailed to the different schools for distribution. d PERSONAL MENTION. C Fred Dawson returned this noon from Newport where he was looking after his branch store. Henry Struckmire, of this city, went out to Thomas this morning to look after his interests there. W. A. Bodine, the orchard special ist and expert, went to Lebanon this morning to attend the pruning of the orchard of Miss Helen Crawford, which Mr. Bodine declares the finest in Oregon. It is in a very healthy condition, thirty acres of walnut, peach and other trees, making a spe cialty of the two named. Being right in the suburbs of Lebanon, a part of the city, built up all around, the prop erty is of great value. S.A.D. Hamilton, the humorist, of Scio, returned home this morning after again seeing the shows. Hamilton would make a pretty good character himself in one of the comedies. Roy E. Pierce, clerk at the Julian, Corvallis, was at the Hotel Hammel today. J. A. Wilson, ofthc Salem Brewery, was in the city today. The steel bridge is said to be cov ered with mud so as to make naviga tion somewhat difficult. A gang of hobos were operating out near the depot this noon begging from passengers getting off the cars One fellow was seen to solicit four men within- a minute or two. A po liceman is needed regularly, particu larly at the noon trains. L. L. Swan went to' Shedd this af ternoon on legal business Owing to the fact that some of our subscribers have as yet been unable to respond to the state- ments mailed out during the past week, the special offer to delin- quent subscribers will be held open for a limited time in order to give all patrons an opportun- ity to pay up their old subscrip- tion at the advance rate of $1.25 per annum instead of at $1.50. All subscribers who' have received s) statements are urged to remit for their subscription by return mail if possible to do so; otherwise to ) acknowledge receipt of same. giving the management some idea of when the account will be set- (v ? tied. S OSLUNO GAVE COPPER MERRY CHASE YESTERDAY Griff King Is Quite Adept at Sprinting. However, and Overtakes Man. Arrested Sunday evening on a charge o'f disturbing the peace at the Belmont rooming house on East Sec ond street, Allie Oslund was brought up before Police Judge Van Tassel this morning and plead guilty. He was fined $10 and costs which he paid. Oslund, it is claimed, was drunk and indulged in a fistic combat with Roy Suescns, which resulted in Sues ens being knocked down a flight of stairs, sustaining several injuries. A police alarm was sent in, whereupon it is alleged Oslund skipped, giving Policeman Griff King a long chase be fore he was interrupted near the cro ner of Ninth and Ellsworth streets, LARGE CROWDS ATTENDED FIRST DINNER AT HAMMEL J. C. Hammel Welcomes the Guests;Cuisine Unsurpassed in This City. The dining room of the new Ham mel hotel last night was the scene of a large number of diners from Al bany's elite set. It was the first Sun day dinner sered in the brilliant din ing room. J. C. Hammel, the affable manager, with a perennial smile upon his coun tenance, stood at the door and wel comed his guests with the spirit and hospitality that has always character ized him as a successful hotel pro prietor. As the diners retired from their meal he was still there, to ex tend any courtesy they desired. Many were shown over the building upon his cordial invitation, and others were made at home in the spacious and ap propriately designed reception room. The Sunday dinners at the Hammel arc destined to become popular, if last evenings reception ot the meal is to be taken as a criterion. The cuisine in every respect, cannot be surpassed by any in the city. The service is excellent, experienced help in every branch being required. splendid music was rendered during the meal hours by the Chautauqua orchestra. THE GRAND JURY IS NOW IN PROTRACTED SESSION Larceny Cases Are Among the First to Be Taken Up; List of Jurors. The Linn county grand jury con vened this morning at 9 o'clock and is expected to remain in session all the week. The members of the jury are as fol lows: W. D. Buscy, of Lebanon, foreman; M. M. Meiser. of Shelburn: I. A. Wal lace, of Scio; C. G. Cowles, o'f Al bany; Peter Viig. of Harrisburg; J. C. Warner, of Harrisburg; N. P. Slate, of Orleans; and District Attor ney Gale S. Hill and Denutv Dan Johnston, as representatives of the state. It could not be learned which cases would be taken up first, but it was understood that several larceny cases will probably occupy the attention o'f the jurors today. Roy Knott, of Johnson's Best, made another trip out to Tallman this morning. Y.M.C.A. LECTURE WAS WELL RECEIVED BY PUBLIC The lecture given under the aus pices of the local Y. M. C. A.f as(an educational treat to the people of this citv. was one of the most interesting as wel las educational entertainments given here this season. The lecture, which was presented by Dr. C. D. Williamson, a lecturer of note, was held Tuesday, Kebruary 25 at the United Presbyterian church. Dr. Wiliamson is a fluent speaker and understood his subjects well, which were the "Yosemite National Park" and the "Grand Canon of the Colora do." The doctor has traveled over these places of national interest and the stereopticon views that were shown during the lecture were made from original photographs he had tak en while there. A large crowd appreciated the rare educational treat and it is hoped by many that the Y. M. C. A. may bring Dr. Wiliamson to this city again. C. L. Monson, stationery traveler, went to Salem this morning, the northern terminus of his route. He goes as far south as Ashland. POLICE JUDGE VAN TASSEL ! BUSY MAN THIS MORNING I Three Men Arrested on Charge of Being Drunk Are Found Guilty and Fined. James Daly was arrested Saturday night on a charge of drunkenness and was brought before Police Judge Van Tassel this morning. He was unable to pay his tine of $10 and costs and was given 5 days on the streets. Ben Black was also brought up this morning on a similar charge. This was Black's second offense, having been arrested two weeks ago. He re ceived a fine of $20 and costs which he could not pay and was given 10 days on the streets. John Smith was arrested late Sat urday afternoon for drunkenness and was fined $10 and costs. He was un able to pay and is now resting in the city bnstile. LEBANON AUTHOR WAS IN ALBANY THIS MORNING He Will Soon Publish Another Story on Life in Alaska. Geo. E. Waggoner, of Lebanon, was in the city this morning on his way to Corvallis on a business trip. Mr. Waggoner is the author of Early Ore gon, a story of intense pioneer inter est, dealing with life in the mines and on the trail in our early days, as ob served from actual experience, weav ing into it sufficient romance and col oring to make it a very readable vol ume. The author has been universal ly complimented upon the work both from a literary and a readable stand point. .Mr. Waggoner also has the manu script about ready for another story, this one on life in Alasko, where he spent five years during the Chilcoot Pass period, when it took nerve to make the different trips into the in terio'r. He gathered much actual ma terial in hunting and traveling, as well as mining experiences, and with his gift for narration, is bound to present a work worthy of consideration. He lias not decided when he shall launch the new production. ""Mrs; Fred Orcutt. of Jamesport, Mo., arrived last night on a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Smith, of West Albany. MENTALLY UNBALANCED; IS COMMITTED TO POOR FARM Man Arrested Saturday Is Not Violent; Will Be Given a Few Days to Rest. . From complaints of residents in the east cud, that a man had been seen acting epiecrly and was supposed to be mentally unbalanced, in the streets of that section of the city, John Cat lin arrested the fellow early Saturday evening, near Penny winkle creek. The man gave his name as Myer and said he had been working on the Oregon Electric for the last month. Myer was confined in the city jail over Sunday and this morning was brought up before the county court where his case was examined by the court and County Health Of ficer Davis. It was concluded that Myer is suffering from temporary in sanity and he presented an unusual case before the court, refusing to talk or give any information concerning himself. The decision of the court committed him to the poor farm for five days and if he doesn't recover, at the end of that time further action will be taken. HUSBAND SAVES HIS WIFE THR1UGH TRANSFUSION San . Francisco, Feb. 28.-MIeroic measures were taken yesterday by Dr. Lewis Michelson and Dr. F. K. Kin slow to save the life of Mrs. William Mack, a patient at the St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. Mack had been suf fering from severe hemorrhages and her physicians decided only a prompt transfusion of blood would prevent her bleeding to death, as her own blood seemed to have lost its power of clot t'C- The husband of Mrs. Mack willingly volunteered to act as the subject. Dr. Kir.slow called Dr. Lewis Michelson of the Emergency hospital corps in consultation and the transfusion was decided upon. The husband' arm was strapped close to that of his wife and for 15 minutes the transfusion of blood continued. Late last evening it was declared that Mrs. Mack was on the road to recovery. Mack is an employee of the telephone company. He said he felt no ill effects from his experience and will be on hand to work at his post Monday. REV. LEECH PREACHED STRONG SERMON YESTERDAY New Members Affiliate with the Church at Regular Sun day Morning Service. Declaring that many churchmen art too willing to induce the well dressed stranger to affiliate with the church of God and loath to show the same interest in the poor fellow who is "run down at the heels," Rev. D. 11. Leech delivered a strong sermon at the First .Methodist church yesterday morning. The pastor urged the members of his congregation to devote more time and study to the higher things of life and give less thought to the mere in cidents of their business career. He asserts that legitimate business is nec essary as well as legitimate pleasure and reminded his congregation that Jesus Christ never spoke against busi ness until it became fraudulent. "Don't let pleasure ami society lift God out of your heart," said the past or. "The whirlpool of society will not bring you closer to your creator. An nounce a meeting in some hamlet lo cated in the cow country and 1 venture the statement that you will find more hungry souls, ready and willing to listen to the Gospel than you will find here in Albany." The sermon followed the affiliation of ten new members with the church some of whom were admitted to mem bership upon letters from pastors re siding at their former place of resi dence. REVIVALS WELL ATTENDED AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH The Splendid Music and Strong Sermons Draw Crowds; Two Accept Christ. The First Christian church was well filled last night for the first service in the series of revival meetings which have been announced for some lime The sermon subject was "The Man Worth While." it was illustrated iy the use of poems, anecdotes mid Bible stories. At the song of invitation two came forward to take membership in the congregation. The music con ducted by Mr. Burton was much en joyed, llis solo was well rendered and very helpful. The regular quar tette gave a selection which was thor oughly enjoyed. They consist of Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Nelson, Mrs. J. C. Hnlbrook, and Mr. J. F. Watson. Services tonight at the regular hour. The sermon subject will be "The er icho Campaign A New Leader." I he services will continue throughout the week. STUART-KNAPP NUPTIALS SOLEMNIZED SATURDAY EVE Mr. C. G. Smart and Miss Grace Knapp were united in marriage at 7:30 o'clock by Rev. F. W. Emerson of the Christian church. The wedding was solemnized at the home of the minister, 71)9 Broadalbin street, and was a quiet affair, being witnessed by W. W. Stuart, a brother of the bridegroom. Mr. Stuart is a prominent young man of Albany, having resided here fur several years, and being engaged in the pluming business. Miss Knapp is a well known young lady of this city. She formerly resided with her parents on a farm seven miles south east of Albany and since living in the city has made a host of friends. The newlywcds will make their home here. The Nashville Students, soon to be in Albany, were in the city this morn ing on their way to Lebanon. Rev. W. P. White went to Portland this morning on a business trip con nectcd with the Fourth U. P. church of that city. Mrs. Carrier this morning made her semi-weekly trip up the C. & E. Lawyer Glos came over from Cor vallis this morning. Chas, M. Smith, of Palmyra, N. Y., has been in the city. Harry Fcebersham, of Corvallis, was in the city today. Rev. Jones and daughter, of Tan gent, and Rev. and Mrs. Law, of Cor vallis, returned this morning from Harrisburg, where they had been to attend the district conference of the M. E. church South. Bishop Water house, also came down on the train, going to Portland. His sermon yes terday was declared to be a very able and convincing one. W. B. Chance, mill inspector, left for Silverton, where one of the best mills in western Oregon is located, having a capacity of 12 5, (XX) feet a day and doing a big business. Mr. and Mrs. R. Rogoway went to Portland this morning, where Mr. Ro'goway is receiving special treat ment for his eyes, which have gone back on him. He can now see only it foot or two and very indistinctly. Jack Ilenders went to Corvallis (Ms morning where he will isoime his duties in the ofice of the Oregon Pow er Co. where he was transferred from the local office. Case to Establish the Title of Albany College Grounds Will Be Decided Tomorrow. CO. CLERK RECEIVES LETTER FROM JUDGE GALLOWAY Case of Much Local Interest Will Be Definitely Decided .at Salem. County Clerk Willard L. Marks is in receipt today of a letter from Jude William Galloway, at Saler... :n winch the j'.'dge informed Mr. Marks that the state supreme court will tomorrow de cide the case of the contested suit in stituted against the heirs of the Mon teith cstale by the Albany College Board to establish the title of the College grounds. This case is of considerable interest to local people, arising when the Mon teith heirs understood that the col lege board intended to dispose of the grounds, which had been left bj the late Thomas' M iiitcilh, objecting to the. grounds beingi used for anything but college purposes. It was luld that when the properly ceased o lie used for this purpose, it would revert back to the Monleith estate. The college board contested this conteii tion on the part vf the heirs and when the case came up bef-n J'tdgc Galloway, in the circuit cour', soV.e time ago, the judge ruled tl "tt as long as the property was to o disposed of for Albany College purposes that the college authorities would have a light to sell the property. After this decision the cal was ap pealed to the supreme eo'ur' It is reported that 10.000 people rode on the Oregon Electric last Saturday between Portland ami Eu gene, on and off the sixteen different tiains. " Geo.-H; Taylor, L. C, Marshall and . D. P. Mason returned last night from Portland where they attended the fu neral of the late W. A. Cleland who was buried with Masonic honors in that city. II. II. Clemens of Moone, Iowa, is investigating conditions in Albany with a view of locating here, lie is vrey favoVably impressed with local Conditions. MISSOURI BISHOP LEFT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BURIAL No Flowers and the Funeral Conducted Through Quiet Streets Is Request. Kansas City, Mr., Icb. 28. An epi taph in Latin and instructions for fu neral and burial were found today among papers left by Itishop John Joseph llogan of the Catholic dio cese of Western Missouri, who died here yesterday. It was the bishop's wish that no flowers be used at the funeral and that the funeral be not "conducted through thronged thor oughfares, but rather through the least frequented streets of the city." The suggested epitaph, translated, read: "Herein are buried the ashes of Jolin Joseph llogan, First Hishop of Kansas City. Horn in the year 1829, Pray for him." Archbishop Glcnnou and Hishops Hennessey, Cunningham and Ward, of the St. Louis province, with Hish ops of the States of Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma, will attend the funeral Monday morning. ALBANY PEOPLE ATTEND CONCERT AT STATE CAPITAL Returning Sunday evening from Sa lem where they heard the concert giv en by the Portland Symphony Or chestra, a number of leading music lovers of this city declared that the entertainment was one of the best ever presented in Oregon and that they had a delightful time. The orchestra is under the leadership of Mr. Denton, a well known musician and former resilient of this city. The members of the Albany party who attended the concert were as follows: Miss Frances Wilson, Mrs. Fred Dawson, Mrs. Hillings, Mrs. Tebault, Jeanette and Anna Dawson, Marion Anderson, May liallack, Lylc Bain, Clemens Lundy, Mr. and Mrs. Burk hart. '