The Semi-weekly democrat. (Albany, Linn County, Or.) 1913-1926, June 13, 1913, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextCOLLEGE STUDENTS PRESENTED PLAY Splendid Open Air Entertain ment Witnessed by Large Audience Last Night. CAMPUS WAS SCENE OF THEATRICAL PRODUCTION 'Elopement of Ellen" .Whole some Play As Presented by Collegians. Continued from Tuesday, June 10. The Albany College senior class play delighted a large open air audi ence last evening, on the college cam pus and authorities pronounced it one of the theatrical treats of the season. It was perhaps one of the first enter tainments of its kind given here out of doors and for this reason the affair was exceedingly unique and original and attracted throngs of spectators. "The Elopement of Ellen" as pres ented by the Albany College students, was a clean and wholesome comic play and -the participants deserve credit by the way in which they por trayed their parts. To Miss Hutch inson much credit is due for the suc cess of the production for it was un der her coaching that the venture was undertaken. Miss Hutchinson was ably assisted by Miss Oroh Harkness. Those who participated in the cast under their respective titles are as follows: Richard Ford, a devoted husband, Irvin Custer: Molly, his wife, Dana Cushman; Robert iShepart, Molly's brother, Frank Hatfield; Max Ten Eych. a chum of Robert's, Stanley Van Winkle; Dorothy March, engag ed to Max, a guest of Mrs. Ford's, Helen Hulburt; June Haverhill, Wel lesley '14 who is doing some investi gation in economic courses during the summer, Ruth Knowles; John Hume, rector of St. Agnes, Louis Jones. EASTERN STAR CONVENED YESTERDAY IN PORTLAND Team of 16 Albany Ladies Are to Present Beautiful Floral Drill. To attend the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star which convened in Port land yesterday morning, a large num ber of local members of the order went to the Rose City this morning and a large delegation of ladies will leave on a morning train tomorrow morning It is expected that the lo cal order will be represented in Port land by a delegation of between thirty and forty ladies. WILL OF LATE FRANCIS M. JACKS WILL BE PROBATED A petition for the probate of the will of .the late Francis M. lack was filed in the county court this morn ing. The deceased died at Browns ville May 16 anl left an estate of real and personal property of the estimat ed value of $950. The court entered an order for the appointment of an executrix and appraiser of the estate. The late Mr. Jacks was formerly treasurer of this county and was one of Linn county's earliest pioneer citi zens. He was held in high esteem by a host of friends throughout the coun ty. Q MRS. JOSEPHINE DOUGHTY SUCCUMBS AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Josephine Doughty, wife of M. V. DoiiKhty. of Waterloo, died this morning at St. Mary's hospital after a lingering illness of several weeks at the age of 49 years. The decerned was born in Indiana January 20, 1864. and came to Oregon with her parents several years ago. For a number of years she has resid ed at Waterloo with her husband, who survives her, and several chil drcn. The remains were shipped to Lebanon this noon and from there they will be taken to Waterloo for in torment. Albert L. Kullander, an employee of the Frederickson Jewelry establish ment of Corvallis, formerly in the employ of C. O. Andcron jewelry establishment of this city, came over with a party of friends in an automo bile last evening to attend the regu lar meeting of the K P. Lodge of which lie i a leading member. MANDATE FROM SUPREME COURT FAVORS LEBANON ANNUAL DRATDRID Respondent in Suit May Run: Alley Through Block Owned j by Mrs. Cruson. ! II GIVEN LAST NIGHT 0. A. C. GRADUATES A GLASS OF NINETY EIGHT In a mandate issued by the state supreme court the dec mm of the Linn county circuit court is sustained in the injunction suit of Hattie A. Cruson against the city of Lebanon, when the case was tried in January, 1912 during the October 1911 term of court, when a decree was entered in favor of the respondent, by granting them the right to run an alley through a block in the city of Lebanon owned by the appellant. The case arose out of ;he desire of the city to run an alley through the block, which was according to a sur vey of the city, when needed improve ments were, being made.' According to the supreme court -mandate- it is found that the .equities . of the . case are with the respondent and recom mends that the suit be dimissed. The case came up before the higher court on an appeal from the lower court. COOS COUNTY MAN WEDS s . A LINN COUNTY GIRL John D. Buer and Miss Edna Olsen Were United in Marriage Sunday. Mr. John D. Buer. of Coos county, and Miss Edna Olsen of Linn county, were united in marriage bunday after noon at the home of the bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Olsen, of Plain view. Rev. I. G. ICnotts of this city performed the ceremony in the presence of a few immediate relatives and friends. The bride was attended by her sis ter, Miss Lena Olsen, and the groom by his brother Mr. Paul Bruer of Myr tle Point. The bridegroom is a pros perous farmer of near Myrtle Point, near which place the newlyweds will make their home, ihe bride is a doo- ular young lady of this section and has large circle of friends here who wish ed the happy couple prosperity and happiness during an informal recep tion after the ceremony. EIGHTEEN ALBANY LADIES TO GIVE FLORAL DRILL Was Grandest Musical Treat cf Season and Reflects Much Credit. Hundreds Attend Graduating Exercises Which Were Very Impressive. Albany Eastern Star Is Repre sented in Portland by Over 40 Local People. Leaving this morning to attend the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star which convened in" Portland Monday, a large delegation of local matrons and misses will participate in the an nual floral drill this afternoon. The honor of giving the drill fell to the Albany order this year and it promises to be a magnificent pageant when lo Albany ladies, including a musical director and leader, perform the 'fete. Last year the Oregon City delegation Presented the floral drill. The Albany kastern star is being represented at the Grand Chapter by over forty local people, many of whom went down Monday and. yes terday: Those who will participate in the drill, some of whom went to Port land this morning, are as follows Mrs. Griff King, Mrs. O. D. Austin, Mrs. J. P. Roberts, Mrs. Grant Pirtle, Mrs. R. B. Wallace, Mrs. E. E. Mal fait, Mrs. George Taylor. Mrs. Glen Tunkin, Mrs. J. S. Van Winkle, Mrs. H. Lemky, Mrs. J. R. Hulburt, Mrs. Ed. Thompson, Mrs. J. B. Leather man, Miss Blackburn. Miss Miller, Miss Hulbert and Mrs. Ellingson. LARGE AUDIENCE HEARD SPLENDID ENTERTAINMENT 'Golden Legend" as Master piece Was Fully Substan tiated Last Night. Before one of the largest, audiences yet assembled in the First Presbyte rian "church. 75 leading vocalists of this city presented the grandest musU cal treat of the year in the annual commencement oratorio concert un der the title of the "Golden Legend" by Henry W. Longfellow and music by Dudley Buck. It has been said that the oratorio is a masterpiece and this statement, if it were not true, would have been ably substantiated in considering its presentation last night. To Mrs. Adna Smith Flo is due the unprecedented success of the enter tainment, for it was under her able direction that the initial rehearsal was held the fore part of last month, re sulting in the magnificent production of last night. Mrs. Flo enjoys an enviable reputation as a musical di rectorcss and to her genius oratorios of previous years have been given. Mrs. Flo who has a clear soprano voice, sang the leading role of Elsie. She was assisted by Mr. Joseph Mad der, of Portland, who sang the tenor role of Prince Henry of Hohenpeck. Mr. J. C. Irvine, baritone, took the part of Lucifer and Mrs. W. H. Rhodes ably sustained the role of Bertha. Miss Wilma Waggener and Miss Alice Clement assisted on the piano. Prior to the commencement of the cantata a short program was given consisting of -a piano and song solos and two quartette selections. Miss Clement was heard in the piano solo, playing "Soiree's de Vinne" from Schubert-Liszt. Mr. Mulder favored the audience with three song solos, the titTes of which were "Wind in the Trees," "A Moonlight Song". and tome to the Uarclen of Love. Mrs. Flo. Mrs. C. E. Sox. Mrs. P. A. Younir and Miss Waggener, as a quartette, sang two selections entitled "Sweet and Low','; and "The Clock:" 1 hen followed the presentation of the symphonic cantata of the "Golden Legend' by those who sang the lead ing roles, assisted by a chorus of 75 voices. The cantata contains thirteen scenes. e News Beginning With This Head Is rTnm Diily Tsue of WFDNESDAY. JUNE II, 1913. & $ is) PERSONAL MENTION. W. F. Gordon and wife of Eugene oassed through the city yesterday af ternoon enroute to Portland by auto mobile to attend the Rose Festival. Jesse Ray. of Lebanon, transacted business in the city this morning. He returned to. his home this noon. Mrs. F. M. French left for Portland this noon to attend the Rose Festival. While there she will be the guest of irer daughter, .Mrs. Ldith rrench Wil liams. Martin Leonard went to Lebanon this noon to visit for two days with friends. The Frank Rich Musical Comedy company, which played here at the Rolfe theater last week, passed through the city this noon from Leb anon for Eugene where they will fill a three nights engagement at the Rex. Miss Nina Prinzlcr. of the dining room force of the St. Francis, left for Portland this afternoon to attend the Rose Festival. T. A. Farmer and wife were in the ntv this moriiinir. Mr. banner is former Albany resident but is now engaged in farming near Lebanon. Mrs. Elbert H. Hicks and daughter I Miss Gladys, left this morning for a protracted tour ot the east. While away thev will visit friends and rcla tives in Minneapolis, New York City and in i-.ast 1 ennessee, returning hy way of New Orleans. They will be away tnree months. ! That tense facial expression that ; comes from eye-strain is relieved by Dr. Merrill at New Haven. Dr. H. P. Merrill, a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Merrill of this citv has accepted a position as intern in one of the leading hospitals at New Hav en, Conn, ihe doctor graduated from Rush Medical College in March and will take a year's hospital work be fore cngagnig in the general practice. Suit for Partition Filed. A partition suit was filed this after noon in County Clerk Mark's office on 50 acres of land in township 11 south range 1 west. Mary E. Wilson and husband G. W. Wilson, F. B. 1'owell and a. M. Powell arc named as the plaintiffs against the defend ants who are Martha and John Marrs husband and wife, Horace M. Propst and Jane Propst, husband and wife, A. L. Propst and Mary Propst, hus band and wife, Nina Propst and Dale D. fropst, her husband. L. M. Lurl represents the plaintiff. Back Fire" is the title of a splendid new serial story beginning in the cur rent -issue ot the Saturday Lvening Post by Henry C. Rowland. bee Riley and secure a copy. Mrs. ( harles Kiefer w: s among the many Albany peonlc who attended the O. A. C. ccmmcncemcnt exercises at Corvallis yesterday. TESTTHIS REMEDY FOR GOLDS Xiiu-iy-eight were graduated from tin Oregon Agricultural college this year. 1 he forty-fourth annual cum menccnunt exercises oi the college were held Tuesday in the gymnasium ami hundreds of people from all over the valley attended the event. Dr. Thomas F. Kane, president of Wash ington L'niversity, delivered the com meneeiueiu address. fhe following from Linn county, re ceived their diplomas; In agriculture, D. llronks 1 logan. Lebanon ; domestic science and rat. Anna Marie Johnson, of Albany, Amber Bessie Spalding, Albany; civil engineering, 1 Charles McFenin liartsock, Albany; electri cal engineering. Lester Tycer, lro.vn:-.ville; commerce, M. Karl Can field. Albany; Edgar Turner Pierce, Marrisburg; Arthur James Wilson, Albany. Miss Johnson received honorable mention and Wilson K. Peery, a for mer Albany young man, was among those who received a commission as a cadet captain. WESTERN STAR GRANGE CHANGES MEETING DAY Instead of Meeting the Third Saturday in Each Month Will Meet the First. Voting to change the regular meet in gtime from the third Saturday in each month to the first, Western Star Grange No. 309 held the May meeting on the fourth aStvrday and a most pleasant session was passed. In acordance with the decision the June meeting was held Saturday June 7. There was a large attendance pres ent and the first and second degrees were conferred upon five candidates. The lecturers program was rather short owing to the absence of sever al who were to have taken part. Ar rangements were made for a straw berry and ice-cream social to be held June 18 in the evening. Dave Shambrook, a prominent real estate dealer of Roseburg, transacted business here this morning. He will return to his home this evening. "Doc" Brown, a former Lebanon business man, but now of Portland, passed through the city this noon afr teryattending the strawberry fair at Lebanon on his way home. Miss Lora Warrington, a student at Albany College during the past win ter, left this noon for her home at Vanihill. She will stop oil" at Port land to attend the Rose Festival. Misses Ina and Helen Hansen, stu dents at Albany College during the past winter, left this noon for their home at Morrow, Ore. They will vis it with friends in Portland while at tending the Rose Festival before ar riving home. A mmiiu-r of residents attended the M raw berry fair at Lebanon. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson and son Xeal veiled with fri.'iids in Cor vallis yesterday. They attemkd the college commencement e ereises. Miss Eva Pease returned to her home at Jefferson this noon alter spending 'the winter here as a student ot Albany College, 11. H. Clemens and wife are recent arrivals to the Willamette valley from Iowa. '1 Ley will loeao near Leba non, leaving for that place this morn nig alter spending the night at the St. Francis. WORK SHOE q)3 SPECIAL Four Numbers at This Special Price The Best Values in Town McDowell Shoe Company "Quality for Lest" .338 West First Street Could we afford to recommend any thing that we did not have faith in? More than that, could we afford to guarantee anything to give satisfac tion tn every case, or money back, it we did not firmly believe that it would give satisfaction? I Our reputation would suffer and people would lose confidence in us, unless our advice was found in prac-; ticaily every instance, to be well grounded and worth following. We are taking no chances with our reputation when we recommend Rex all Cold Tablets, because we have yet to hear of their failure to give satis faction in a single instance tn winch we have recommended them. We have faith in them. Tf it has been our observation and other's experience that Rexall Cold Tablet are the best means for helping to check and relieve cold and the dis comforts that attend them, is it not prettv certain that your experience will be just a pleasant' Vcd ynu hesitate to use them particularly when we offer Rexatl CnM Tablet t you with the positive etiarantee that fhev will hlp rind fffy ynti or voitr money hrk. P'ire. 2" cen. Sold in tM r om"i"nt'v onlv rt onr efor TheRexM core VT,T7:n oawsov Albany, Oregon. Bankrupt Sale of Rogoway & Sons' Stock of Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Ranges Granite wear, etc. at wholesale cost Consisting of Steel Ranges, Cook Stoves, Dressers Beds, Spring Mattresses Desks, Center Tables, Book Cases China Closets, Sideboards Couches, Garden Hose, K Friend Safes, Carpets, Rugs Matting, Linoleum, Trunks, Valises Pillows, Comforts, Blankets Graniteware, Dishes and Tin Ware Sale Begins Tuesday, June 10 at 9 A. M. J. T. WILSON, Sales Agent ur. Lowe s glasses. if