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About The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898 | View Entire Issue (May 5, 1893)
1 Lebanon Bpress. CITY OFFICIALS. M VOR BrXOKPER, TI.KAUVRKR.. . MAKMUL. C. H. R ALSTON . F. M. MILLED. .....J. A. ROHKIi'iS. ....8.C. MAfKKY. fJ.C. Wl.YrX, (i. M. WRSiEALL. Uity Council dimj on the Ural nl third Tuesday evcuiupi of eauli month. (Continued Ironj first pape.) lared several games of tarda rfh v Then went to tuf .'.'Si pi tlwua: j "Jj for 'Iwia. WTm ami Davis went .ji. jJ-J, ftmny and myself left joi. ?Ir. Mayer sad I shook dice and rauc several limes. Gentry stexl awr.y ftuia l,ie bur. Do not know where he went to. Hr came back after awhile. Watnea ha!;; more drinks. We left there Wtween Two' and three. Gentry am! Marw iret out with me. Gentry turn! we would slop at tirubb's to (ret another drink. We all wen : over together, iieii.ry iivea on east side of tl.e street. Mayer hvea ,4m east aide of street. 1 went iisto Onion's saloun. Found Union, rarroll a'.id Miwsbohter (here. Asked (iruhh u drink with me. at first he refused and then said he would drink, ilrubb introduced me tot'arroll and I asked him to drink. We filled our glasses and then 1 stepped out to urinate, Came hack and took my drink. (Here prisoner was ahotra limp of premise 1' the .ruhb sa loor.i ltar is m east end of saloon, linihu was behind tiie bar when I went in. Ask ed dossholder to drink. I asked Urtihh if he had been making; a talk with Hiking, tiaid he had not said to Klkins that he had nut me out. Said he bad ordered me out of the bou. Be put bis hand under the bar like he tva eoing ut ieet mi nothing, tirubb advanced towards me rapidly and 1 hacked out towaidsthe door. When 1 got out the door I told hint to let me alone as 1 warned to go home. He said 1 had told Gentry that i would whip liim. told him 1 did not say so. He grabbed me by the vest and took bold of tne lastol with his other hand. As I fell tiss pistol went off. t had no intention of eitooting. Mr. May- . ers went home with me alter the killing. Had been drinking sooie that evening. Crxws examined. Went to Mayers about o'clock. Did not leave there until 1 went to Grubb'S, Mayer an 1 Gentry went on hstne after we left Mayer's saloon and 1 went to Grubh's. . Grubb was talking to Carroll when J went in. I stopied on outsbte of the bar. Stood Sliere about ten niiniuea. Wheu Grubb came out front behind tlie bar he walked around the partition and while he was do ing that I was backing out towards the door. 1 think it was ten feet to the door. Ilid not walk very slowly as 3 went out. Irew my pistol out of my pocket when Grubb started to come out around the bar. He first took hold ot me outside the dour. Took hold of the pistul firm. Pistol went off as I was falling. 1 was leaning over backwards and think deceased was leaning forward. The crow examination of the defendant was: BotHxaafMsexaettiineltefttiriibbe. Toot our drink before 1 went oat Went oat front door juM before I took my drink. 1 drank brandy. Toat Grabb I would like tospeak to him about - the talk. HasshokterUKawentbacktothestove. Hunk Grubb told lloabotdertoao. tirubb did jaw say that he would not go out to talk. Hetd Jf El kins would come them and aty that he , (Orubblbad safe thai he had throws me out or the Satan then be woo Id not deny a I tout : boa I would not have any trouble with hue. tirabb bad hold of the pistol with bis left band as I went out tne door and poshed me with ho right band. J.C. Bursa leallled: Was a member of the eorauer't jury that mvestigaied the killing of Grabb. Examined etotbes of deceased at' that time. HehadoniwoRbirlB. a white shin. Had an a east, flaw no powder bunt on the shin, noticed bullet hole in &hin saw no powder barn. Bad on dark coat. Do not know that be bod on any vest. Sawthe clothing early in the Burning before they took the body Iramtbeaa- lsw. Joseph gone testified: Examined the eoat and vest of deeeased after hie death, tew dothingaa ssoa as I got there, haw no powder bum on shirt. Burned the two shirts, vest and drawers when I dressed deseasad. Vest was a brownkh cmor. Did mxaw bole to Hints It had beep ttdwtihseissMI, Henry Frey testified: Was present when body was dressed. Bar oo marks of powder burn on shin. Shut had been cut open. It was an (mil. wary while shin. Jos. Mayer testified: Was member of eoron ersjury. tew no powder markson shirtorvest. lir. lamberaon testified: Examined shirt and vest after killuig. tew no powderburn on either, ade expermienK by shooting at a white shirt, abut at difTereat distances. Experiments wen made at 4 and 7 feet. (Evidence ruled out.) B. B. Cummings testined: Lire 6 miles east of ubanos. Have known D. Bhepherd. Hisrepn tstknfortrathatHlverachylsbsd. GleasontoM sac he had same dealings with D. Hhepherd and Jdool encoder Mm truthful. . . W.a-Gleaaon testified: Live ten miles sooth eastol kebaaon. Have known D. Hhepiierd fur two or three years. His general reputation for truth and veracity ft bad. Heard Mrs. Conner say so. Andrew tenfold testified: Live at Waterloo. Have known D. ghepberd stnea but June. His general reputation for truth and madly fat not good. TH VgEDItT. After go able charge to the jury by Judge Burnett, the case was given to the twelve jurymen to decide at 11 -M A. M. Saturday. After deliberattntr jiift nil bourn the jury brought in their-verdict. The pria- oner waa brought into court and tlie verdict waa read. W hen the worda "guilty of murder in the second degree" were read the prisoner torned visibly paler, but ghowed no other gigng of emotion. Wednesday at 9 a. t. waa fixed aa the time for pawing sentence. The penalty for marder in the second degree is im prisonment for life. On the first ballot on tbe question of murder in the Bret degree, 2 voted vea and 10 voted no. On the next ballot, 7 voted for murder in the second degree, z tor itrsi oegree nuu 3 lor manslaugrtter. Tin- jury united on a verdict on tiie tenth ballot. Tug uatTiOicg, When the jury In the case of the stale vb. Munmu VYaswim, for the murder of A. VV. Grubb af llianou, rt tiirned their verdict nf murder in the i second degree, Judge Burnett fixed H'edueaday, May 8, a tbe time for sonteiice. Wednesday innriilng at 9 o'clock Judge Burnett sentenced the prlsonet to impt isonnient in the penitcntiHrv for Uie reniHinder of his nutunil life. Couuael for tlie defense have filed a mot inn for a new trial, which was overruled by the court nud will proh. ably be taken to the supreme court. The court fixed June 1 at chambers ill Mem to new the bill -or exceptions The prisoner, wben she sentence was pronounced, stood with bowed hcaa. w!"1 ot exhibit any agita tion. His father waa present, ami the deep grief whit this auiictioti has brought upon him wis plttiu!" uiar;. ed upon bis tdliiiitfiiartce. Before pronouncing aetitence Judgt isurncit relcrrea H ttte unplcatHttit task before hint, matte wore tai from the fact of hi friendship ifor the pri ouer'e father, whom he has known for many years ard whte hair has be- comMt whitcnid thMttgh a long lifeof npricht worthy acton. He attributed tbe iasue tiefore h;m to evil na-wia- tiotis on the twrl of the prisoner, wben his home surroundings hud called fur something better. He conunendetl the doomed malice ftitttre to tlie mer cies of isA, and advist-d hitn seek u better life in spirt and deed. The performance of his duty ill the admin istration of justice was so tempered with kindly feeling and rare good judgment (nut there were many moist eyet in the court room, and the words of tits honor were the remark nf tbe attorneys present. Tbe prisoner wits eonveyed t the penitentiary by tlieslicntt on the noou train. John Marahall made a call, and le- newed his gulHcription this week. , Administrator's Notice. Notice is hereby given tliat the under signed bas been duly aiiuinted by tiie county court of Linn County, Ureeon. ad ministrator of tiie estate ot A. W. Urubb, deceased. At! pen111 having claims against said estate are hereby notified to present thetn to tlie nmlersigned at Leba non, Oregon, duly verified, within six months from this date. Dated this !7tb day of March, IMS. Jr. M. eSaiTH, Admr. J. B. Wtatt, Atty. for Ad ur. Persons who are subject to attacks of bilious eelic can almost invariably tell, by their fellings, wben to expect an attack. If Chamberlain's Colic. Choi- era and Diarrhoea Remedy is taken as soon as these symptoms appear, they ean ward off disease. Much iersons should always keep the Bemedy at hand, ready for Immediate use when needed. Two or three doses of it at the right time will save them much trouble. For sale by M. A. Miller. Learn Telegraphy. A TRADE. IT PAYS. SUCCESS (.THE. Address, J. C Heymour, Uregontan building, ; PoKTLAtiD, IK1N. J. A. LAMBERSON, LEBANON, OREGON, COMMISSION ;-; MERGHAST. Dealer In-" Casacara Bark, Ore gon Grape Root, QUASSIA WOOD, HOPS AND WOOL. Ajft. for Cit'o. PopeJtCo Port land. Or. I will be ready after May 1, to buy any amount df chittem bark, that is brought to me In prime, flntt-clum condition. Call at my office fur in fomiatiou in regard to prices, instruc tions etc. Small amounts will be naid for by cheok on Bank of Lebanon, and large amounts by check on Bank of British Columbia, Portland, Ore- wriHSiSl a, wttu Tor mf"rmIlfw ami fM. u-.., ... . . . nifi Cur "Soanwar. Mw Toat Oloest mresa for paienu m AmeiTi Lsreast efnanatloa of snv scltBtiSn mr fn taa mas should He wilbost liVWeeUT, jiff, rear: tUbsHt smatss. Aoarsss itVtilTt Z(Z rt-aauusM, it.1 Juoussf , ew fort tuiT i Scientific Anericu I HH W wj P?f MS- 1 W W WJ Scud your name and address to Read, Poaoock & Co., Albany, Oregon, and mention the Exphkb, they will mail you a fashion sheet free each mouth. There will be a social for the Christ ina cliureu t the residence of Inane fvtltmnrsh. Refreshments and hot coffee, ten cents. Every body Invited. Tuesday evening May 9th. To encourage cash trade, W, C. Iiavis, of Albany, has adopted t) hew system nf cash discount coupons, and is giving his customers, in oouiiectlou therewith, some really elegant sets nf triple-plated silver. It will be to vour interest, to call TO Mr, Davis before tmJtliig yours sirnig purchases. Ladies shopping in Altiany should not fail to visit the Ladies' Btiiuar. They have a fine line of all the new spring novelties, such as the latest lu neckwear, Inccs, rihUMia, kid gloves, children's hats of all discretions, fur hoys and girls, also a large line of spring wraps for ladles, misses and children, at pries to suit all. They carry tbe well known R. and G. corset and are agents for the standard paper patterns. Go there, you will receive full value for your money. No trouble toshow goods. Joe F. Met lies, the popular young manager of the Eaat Port bind Uener- al Electric Light Company, res'.diiig on the corner of Eust Kixth and Ash streets, was married to Miss M. A. Billings on the evening of last Thurs day. It seems that on reaching his home the electric lights went out, leav ing everyone in darkness iu the city, for half hour or more. The Odd Fellows, who were giving an enter taionient at the Ccntetinai y church on that evening, made inquiry of Mr. Meujsies as to why the lights went out. and, upon being informed that he had juat been married, excused him and hoped it would not occur again. Where was Menzits when the lights went out? Portland Dispatch. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mengiea, of tills place attended tbe wedding. Mr. Mentsies is a brother of the grotm. , Notice to Taxpayers of Lebanon. As I am finishing up my work In tbectty, persotis whose property has not been assessed will find It to their advan:uge to call on me where ever they see me. If they do not their as sessmr fit may be made from tbe own ership book and may be rated too high. Very Respectfully, J.C. Hardik, Deputy Assessor. BANKZLEBANON, LEBANON, OREGON. Transacts i General Banting Easiness. ACCOUNTS KEPT SUBJECT TO CHECK. Exchange sold on Xew York. San Francis, ao, and Portland and Allatny, Oregon. Collections made on lavorable terms. FOETIILLER I IRYIHG, DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE. CARPETS, WALL PAPER ?. AND r Id L IvE KA Mxo. Undertakinj? a Specialty. ALBANY. OBECON DALGLEISH 4 EYERETT, -DEALERS IS Furniture & Hardware, Carpets, Wall Paper, Window Siuiles, Floor tattings, 4c, ALBO Windows, Doors, Builders' Hardware, &c, 4c. LEBANON, OKEjUN. Albany Steam Laundry EICHAEDS & PHILLIPS, Proprs, Albany, Oregon. All Orders Receive Promt Attention. Special Rates for Family Washings. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded. ' R. S. ROBERTS, AgenU JLsnlsuuosi Oretfwn. W.C DAVIS, (SUCCESSOR TO G. W. SIMI'SOX.) ALBANY, OREGON. Carries a Complete Assortment of Dry Goods, Clotliiiig, Hats, Boots and Sloes, Hwiii Goods and Grooeries, Premium ticlceta jiiven with every dollar s worth . "" of goods, cash purchase. Special discwurits allowed on all cash purchases of Clothing, Cloaks, Blankets, and all other winter goods, ' Highest market prices paid for all kinds of country produce -.kii in' exchange for merchandise. PUGH & Complete -AI.80 3IENS FURNISHING GOODS, Glassware and Queensware. Coi ntry Troduee Taken at Highest Market Price. DONACA S BRICK CORNER. READ, PEACOCK, & CO. (r3f(X.-ESS0IlS TO W. F. RKAD.) Albany, - - Oregon, 7IAPTIVATING I'APES, GLORIOUS OWNINGS, JUST THETHING FOR SPRING. The Latest Novelties, The Newest Shacjes,, i:v " SpringDressGoods. A Large Assortment of Boots & Bhoeg, Furnishing Goods, HaU k Caps, Trunks & Ynlism, Cnibrellas 4 Parasols. Etc. Agent for But terick's Patterns. 5Mai! Orders Receive Prompt Attention. Call and See f n. Read, Peacock & Co., JAlbany, Oregon. .')attwa',: ' W. L DOUCUS S3 shoe N0m. nasi nM siiuw , tk. tji , W. L. Douglas alnaaanaaiasTCtnbai. BsarrlKKir loonM sraas item R Uadirtr Vm ews TouiMlt to at lbs bast nlo tor yoorsaoiwT. lioouoail in yovir lootwsr by pwobssuic w. L. Douglas Shoe,Uoa rapiaaam taa baat valtu. at ma mom m. Tarllswl aixjy a flmnaaiiaa cm lawns. araka Ho Hubsutou. Jm Bwmreafraa4. ISnnc ssnoltM wllbont W. L. O it "m"MX " taWk 404 W. L. OMglas, Brocawa. Bass. taMkf C. C Hackleman, LEBANON, OK. WALLACE KEEP A i!Grocery, CARRY- The Yaquina Route.. OREGON PACIFIC RAILROAD, E. W. Had ley, Receiver, Direct Line Quick Dispatch Low Freight Rates. Between Willamette Valley Points and San Francisco. Ocean Steanwr Sailings. 8. S. WILLAMETTE VALLEY. Loaves Han Erandaco, March 14 and 24. " yaquine, " lSaiidSB. ' This Company reserves tlie rijeliL torhange taihiiK dates without notice. RIVER STEAMERS. Steamer "Ho(t" leaves fontanel. Wtulneg dy awl Saturday at 6 A. M. H. C. Dsr, Oen. Ag't. Salmon 61. Wharf. Portland. D. R, Vanoin, Hen. Ag't, San Francisco, Oai. Hooi t.U. E. 4 P. A., . Corvallis, OtVKOii.