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About The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898 | View Entire Issue (April 5, 1895)
Lebanon Express. FRIDAY, APRIL J, IR5. Grant Roberta it visiting In tbe cl ty this week. Mayer A Klmbrougb solicits your patronage. Bel tbe Cornet Duet at tbe Aca demy April 18. Bora, March 80, to Rev. J. H. Brattle and wife a daughter. . Attorney John M. Bomers waa doing business In the city Tuesday. Attorney Saru'l M. Garland la at tending court in Albany tbia week. Farmers report that crops are In a healthy and promising condition. John Swan began his second term of aohool at Tallmau hat Monday. Bore dem belle! What bells? Tbe "Goat Belle" at tbe Academy April 13. Mine Maggie Burkhart returned borne from a visit to Albany last Wed nee day. Here Taubeit'i Bird Song, by Miss Elkins, at the Cborul eutertalhment, April 13. A. fl. Elson returned borne this week from Baoranieulo where be baa been for hit health. Mine Fannie Griggs spent last Fri day night and Saturday in Albany visiting her parents. Mr. Ed Kelleuherger butchered a stall teed beef last Saturday that dressed 1040 iouuds. Tbe young people of this city gave a dance at Union ball last Friday night All report a fine time. Mies Mary Rolierts basbeen seriously 111 at thi borne of A. F. Nlckerson, but la some better at present Mr. Thomas Kay, tbe woolen mill man weut to Balem last Baturduy aud returned to Waterloo Tuesday. T. C. Feebler and family came down frm their mountain home last Bun day. They intend to go back up to day. Rev. A. Jack Adams will preach at the Methodist church next Sunday morning because of the absence of the pastor. : Miss Olive Armstrong who has been vieitiug friends In Portland for several weeks, returned home Thursday of last week. Mrs. Mac MoCally aud ber sister Mrs. A. 0. fibclton enjoyed the hos pitality of Mr. aud Mrs. J. W. Burk-. bart last Friday. A. C. Harden aud son, W. E. Har den, are putting in a new front In tbe Montague building and making re pairs In general. a Rev. R. A. Reagan, presiding elder of the Willamette District, will preach at the M. E. church south, both Buu day morning aud evening. Mr. John Handley aud Woi Slater returned to Lebanon last Thursday from Southern Oregon, where they had been on a priwpecling trip. Rev. A. Melvin Williams will preach at the t'umberlaud church next Sun day morning aud evening. Subject for morning discourse, "Our Denomin ational Position. Miss Abbie Wright formerly a teacher in the public school ot Albauy, passed through 1he city last Saturday on ber wuy to Laonmb where she will teacb a term of school Charles D. Muu tague, who has been visiting bis patents at this place left Mrs.' Montague and little sou, Bruoe, expevt to go today. Mr. Emery Stewart returned from California a few day ago, and in tbe future will reside ou the place belong ing to Mrs. Eugene Ulir. He and Mr. 8. Gentry bave rented tke hup yard. Tbe April Fool social given at the elegant aud uouiniodlous residence of Mr. aud Mrs. C. B. Montague last Monday evening, by tbe ladies of the First Presbyterian church, was a most enjoyable affair. John M. Dunaca informed us that they bave already shipped nine car loads of potatoes out from this place aud bave ten or twelve more ready to be shipped. They are paying from 22 to 25 cents per bushel, ' Deputy Prueeoutiug Attorney Luther Elkins passed through tbe city Tues day ou his, way to Hodaville where he was called to prosecute a case but wheu be heard the facts he had the case dismissed. - Tbe Misses Addle Simpson and Blanche Warner and Mr. E. C. Roberts aud Rev. D. T. Bumiuervllle left yes terday morning to attend the annual session of tbe Salem District Epworth League convention at Dallas. It begins April 4 at 8 p. m. and closes tbe night of tbe 7th. Mrs. Whitfield, the wife of Dr. Whitfield, pastor of Portland Central M. JS cnurcn delivered an interesting aud Instructive address last Mouday evening at the M. E. church ou the subject of the Woman's Home Misslou ary Society. Considering the weather, vtbere was a good audieuos. She uus4 much Interest and area ted w sflsMWispsi . Hiram Baker buys all kinds of furs. Mayer & Klmbrougb wants your produce. There will be fun at the social Mon- .tUf.s.vsing.M. . ." Go to Hiram Baker for your wall paper. Old papers for sale here at five oeuta perdotuu. Born to the wife of Mart Kluiu, March 17, a son. Fine elegant photos at Boyd's gallery for cash or produce. Born, March 18, to tbe wife of Mr. Winkley, a daughter. Selling out at cost Is Viat F. L. Carman A Co. are doing. Born, March 31, to the wife of Mr. Thompson, a sou. You can get 8 loaves of bread at Mayer A Kinibroughfur 25 cts. If you want to buy property call on or write Peteraou A Andrews. Smith hasjust added fifty new books to bis circulating library. If you want to sell property list it with Peterson A Andrews. Hear the three grand choruses of forty voices at the Academy April 13. Pugh A Munscy want your produce aud will nay you the highest price (aid. Pugh A Munsey are always ahead on fresh groceries at prices as low as the lowest. Dr.G.W. Cbeadle'a office hours from 10 a. m., till 5'p. in. Offloe over City Drug store. When you want to buy a suit of cloth lug you will save money by getting it at Bach's. You cau buy a stove or tinware cheaper at Carman's than wae ever beard of before. One musical feature of the Choral Eutertaiumel will be tbe "Goat Bells." Don't fall to hear them. For the very bet-t of dental work, go to Dr. Prentis, Office an Parlors at the St. Charles. Mrs. Mary Kinie, grauduinthcr of H. J. and J. Boyd, Is very low at this writing, at her home iu Bodaville. J. F. Hyde drew the china tcaet at Mayer A Klinhrough'i. He also got a bowl and pitcher as a prize. Pugh A Muncy hive Just received their spring stork of bats which they are selling cheaper than ever. All knowing themselves iudebted to me will please cull aud settle at once. M. A. MlLLEK. If you want anything in the bard ware or tinware line now is the time to buy us Carman A Ca are selling out below cost. These bard times we want to save all we can, but of course we have to eat, still you will save some by getting your groceries at S. P. Bacb's. Hiram Baker received another large Invoice of spring goods this week direct from the east. He invites the puulic to call and Inspect these goods aud get prices. Benjamin Davis of Pendleton, died last Tuesday at tbe home of bis brother, Charles Davis of Salem, with pluro-numouia. He is a nephew of J. C. Cawood of Waterloo. Ladies if you are thiukil g of getting a pair of shoes or a ni w dress next week, you will want to know where to get the best for the least money. Mr. Baker always carries the best. Mr. W. U. Baltimore's 9-year-old daughter was thrown from a horse last Saturday and dislocated here right arm at the elbow. The fracture was re duced by Dr. Booth, and she is now doing nicely. Porf. John M. Bloae, president of the State Agricultural college of Corvallaa, will deliver a free lecture at this place on Friday evening, April 12. His sub led will be "The Value of Higher Education." All are invited to at tend. Ladies, if you want a good cheap shoe for yourself, d n't forget to go to Baker'a or send for bis 99c, (1.26, 11.60 (2.00 or (2.60, tbe best in the world for the money. His motto is, never to be uuder sold. The Oregon Bank has declared a dividend of 6 per cent, and creditors have been notified by tbe aslgnur D. H. James to call and secure the amount due them, Tbe divideud will put (1600 to (2,000 In circulation, Quite a large crowd went out across the railroad track last Sunday after noon to see a man by the name of Thompson ride a bucking horse. A purse of (2 60 was made up for him. If you waut to laugh long aud heart ily don't miss hearing tbe comic quartett "O. P. R. A." at the Academy ou April 18. The manager of an opera company has advertised in the morn ing papers for srtlsts to bring out bis new opera. The applicant prescut themselves one after another for In spection and are requested to slug something. They comply, and the fun begins when the tenor, (a Dutch man) aud alto (an Irish girl) lift up their voices together la "Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone," aud "My Father and Mother Were Irish," etc The remainder must be heard to bs appreciated.. Tb,ls aloes will be Worth th admission Am, and there will be kmfftvtnm,fmUt- Ljauk HON. D. P. MARK BY. The opera house was packed to its utmost oapaclty lust Tuesday levell ing, with people anxious to hear the Hon. D. P. MarUey, supreme Win'-" mander of the Knights of Maccabees of the World. The Lebanon comet band played a few selection ou the street Just before going to the opera house. Sir Kulght Commander A. H. Cruson, presided over the meeting. After r selection by the orchestra Rev. J. H. IJattio delivered the in vocation. Miss Haltie Warner theu rendered a vocal solo which was ap-i predated to the extent that she was called back again. Hon. M. A. Miller, mayor of the city, then in well chooxen words, delivered au address of welcome In behalf of the city of Lebanon aud Maccabees of this place. After another piece of music by the orchertra, Hon. Markey was intro duced. He is a fine appearing gentle man, and impresses one with his ap pearance at first sight. Before treat ing of the subject of (lie evening, he paid our ladles, our city, our valley and coast In general, snnje very flatter ing remarks. His address upon the protection of our homes through benev olent societies was convincing. It was an able and eloquent appeal for making provision lor those dear to one after death. While the speaker was a Maccabee he treated all benevolent societies with fairness. Mr. Markcy made au impression oa his hearers that will have a place in their minds for a long time. After the address was concluded, the Maccabees went, to their lodge room, where we are in formed, there was held a reception and banquet, given by the Macca bee ladles, at which place they stayed until long after midnight. DEATH OF A PIONEER. Died, Mrs. Nancy Marks, who at at the time of her death, larked hut a span of being u reiitttuarian. Deceased was bom in Brook county, Virginia, Oct. 6th, 1804. Her parents emigrated to ludiana In aTi early day. She was united iu marriage to John Maiks, May 8, 1827, in Washington county, Indiana. She continued to reside in this Btate until 1852, when the family came to Lluu county, Oregon, locating two milts west of Lebanon. Her hus band died May 8, 1881. at the advanced age of 82 years, Mrs. Marks continued to reside on tbe old homestead until the lime of death, March 27, ISflo. The family consisting of six children, with the ex ception of an only daughter who died while crocking the plains to this coun try, are now living in Oregon. It will be remembered by (lie many friends of tbe deceased, that she and her hus band celebrated their golden wedding iu 1878. Mrs. Marks identified her self with the church when y6ung. She was a consistent christian aud a loyal member of the United Presby terian church when the Master calkd her to join the church triumphant. A large concourse of p ople a.-si mbled at the funeral services in Lebanon, March 30. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. H. iJeattie, all the pastors of tbe city being present. She was laid to rest iu the Lebanon cemetery, to await tbe resurrection of the dead. Hon. G. M. Irwin. Hon. G. M. Irwin, state superinten dent of public instruction, epei t lust Sunday in Lebanon as the guest of G. Lovelee. The superintendent's visit to our pleasent little city was occa sioned by tbe annual comnieuciinent of the Santiam Academy. Saturday evening he was tendered a formal re ception at the residence of Rev. D. T. Summerviile. The spacious parlors were filled with an enthusiastic con course of young ladies and gentlemen, who contributed to the merriment of the hour, by music, Bongs, recitations aud short Sieeches, until the evening hour had passed. Sunday morning Mr. Irwin occupied the pulpit of I lie SI. E. church and iu the afternoon delivered tbe Annual Address to the students aud friends of the Academy. Tbe large assembly hail of the Aca demy was well filled and as the speaker advanced upon his subject the constant attention and interest of every one grew until the discourse closed. Supeilntemleut Irwin's ad dress exemplified the purest idials aud moU careful study, aud was well freighted will) valuable and substan tial thought, full of inspiring sugges tions to all. Sunday evening lie again occupied the pulpit of the M. K. church, where he spoke to a larae aud appreciative audience, aud Monday morning after visiting the public schools for a short time; where he gave the children a short talk aud ex pressed himself as well pleased with the manifest system, aud progress of our schools departed for Salem. Letter List. Following is tbe list of letters re maining uncalled for in the Lehanou postofflce fur the month ending March 81, 1886. Bresd, P plonder, Wm Green, J L Hurlbnrt, JM Pstermau, Jai Shutter, J W tiwliik, OrriUe Um A fca t, Hi Council Proceedings. ' The city council met Inst Mouday uight in pursurnnce to adjournment, Roll culled. Mayor and eouucljmen Jil) Wiiuut .except S. O. Long. amimoa oi previous meeting reau approved. V The report of the city marshal for the first quarter ending March 81, was read and by motion tbe report was ac cepted and ordered placed on flic. The recorder read his report for the first quarter, which was accepted by motion and placed on file. Tho ways aud means committee re ported that they had met with the chief of the lire department aud had ordered him to procure five hoesc cup lings and some beil cord. The committee on ways and means to whom was refered the account of A. F. Stowc, reported in writing that the city owed A. F. Stowe $2.16. Moved aud carried that the report be accepted and placed on file and u warrant be drawn in favor of George W. Rice for the $2.15. The committee ou ordinances then leportcd an amendment to ordinance No. 37, by the insertion of two sections grandng license npern houses. The amendment was accepted. The committee on streets and public properly reported that it would re quire three pieces of timber to fix tbe bridge in the northeast part of tbe city, and recoiuended that it be fixed by contract. By motion Hie report was accepted aud the committee ordered to have the bridge fixed by contract. Ordinance No. 87, regulating tbe Citv license was then brought un for the last rending which was unamiouaiy pasted. Moved aud carried that the petition of the bicyclists be iudefiiintely post pone. Moved and carried that the matter of erecting hitching posts be left to the committee on streets and public pro perty. Moved and cirried that r iles bo sua- pemlcd and the following bills be al lowed and warrants be drawn ou the treasurer for the same: Lebanon Electrict Light and Water company, $90. P. W. Morgan, (So. S. 51. Garland, t 7.25. W. M. Brown, $7.35. L. A. Craudull, $1.75. G. W. Eire, $2.15. By motion council adjourned. The Rel Crown Mills. Another meeting of the creditors of the Red Crown Mills Co was held Mon :lay afternoon in the city council chambers of Albany. J. A. Wilson, of the committee ap pointed to examine the books, submit ted a report, which showed that a shortage of 35,000 bushels of wheat ex isted on May 30, IS93, when (lie com pany went Into the hands of J. R. Stockman as receiver, 17,000 buslicls of which wus due to Mr, W. H. Gollra. . ; . On August 1, 183, there were 24.068 bushels iu storage; on March 18, 1895, there was a shortage of 31,999 58-00 bu-hels. The amount of uccounts is WW2.83, of w hich about $0000 is In the hands of Wadhams & Co., part of which only were transferred to them. The report showed that John Isom while running the mill alone, after it had passed out of f-he hands of the re ceiver, from July 15, 1893, to February 20, 1S94, drew out of the business $12,. 955.41, which was paid to Goltra, and account of Isom's soda works, etc. Af ter (he incorporation of the Red Crown Roller Mills from March 10, 1891, to March, 1895, he drew out on personal account, $3,900. The report showed the shortage of Goltra made good iu November, 1893. The amount paid out for wheat'atid other expense from July 1, 1893, to March 1, 1994, wus $35,055.38. The ac counts showed a net gulu of 512,547.08 for eight months. The amount due the First Natlonul Bank is about $1400. On iveomm ndatloiiof thecommitlee the i reitors decided to lake no further action toward organizing a new coin puny, as the liabilities appear too heavy to Justify such a course, Ac rorilingly I tie meeting adjourned. Herald. A Clubbing Offer. A great many of our readers Lluu county like to take the weekly Orcgon iun. Wo have made arrangements whereby we can furnish it at a reduct ion from the regular price to those who want both the Ext'KUSa and the Otvgouiau. The regular price of the Oivgonian is $1.50 per year, and of the Ext'itiiiw $1.60 when In advance. We will furnish bothfr $2. per year In advance a saving of one dollar to the subsc.iper. The Oregonlan gives all me general news or the country once a week, and the Exi'Kisss gives all the local news once a week, which will make a most excellent Dens service for (lie moderate sum of $2. per year. Those who are at present subscribers f the Express must pay Iu all arrear ages and one year Iu advance to obtain this special price, Cedar Posts. Flmtclass cedai posts for sale cheap. Call on or address Walter Browu, Al bany otBce. at Frtmcha't tawalrv umii f we k. A multnum M- L-tQSima, TRY- mm Shoes For Ladies. rice EVERY PAIR " LEBANON, WE CROW For The Read New Firm MAYER & KIMBROUGH (Successor to Peebler) When you want GROCERIES, CROCKERY, TOBAC CO, CONFECTIONERY, Etc., give them a call. Their price are as low, if not lower than anywhere else, in the valley. . Highest Prices Paid for country .Produce. Tennessee. Eotutoes have raised from thirty to forty cents on the hundred. Farmers are getting ready to put in their spring crops. (School has begun with its new teacher, Miss Anna Blacklaw. It will continue for three mouth and a half. Mr. J. Q, Swlnk has been stubbing with his uew stump machine. Last Thursday evening the Splcer League Society sent au appointment to Tennessee, hut they failed to appear. It was only attended by a few Tonnes seean. The base ball game was attended bv a large crowd last Sunday. Miss Nellie Hamou wus visiting In this neighborhood Haturday and Sun day. At the Literary, she delivered one of her speeches which was highly appreciated by tho society. She de parted for Knox Butte Sunday even ing. Mr. C. D. McKnlght left this place Tuesday for Knox Butte, where lie will live for tbe next three months, working In the longing cump. The people regre'; his departure as he was a good worker iu the Literary and was their ouly base singer. Cesar, Wheu In need of overalls always buy those which are warranted not to rip. Can't bust 'em overulls with five pock ets and continuous tly. They are tbe best and strongest In the market and cost no more than common ones. Don't forget that tbe largest circulat ing library In town Is at the Haeket store, with books at Ives tbsu half the rstlf $Mm, riiEUN S WARRANTED. OREGON. JUST IN Dotted Swiss, the newestoods for summer dresses, with swiss embroidery In two widths to mutch each piece. White, pink, blue, yellow and red dots. Bed Point Veniso, Point d'liehmde, Vulenclennes anil Chnntllly laces. Lots of embroidery. 150 bolts of staple ami new shade ribbon. S. E, Yoyno. i'iij.'.-' f-i k'.;:viS Wot'U Fair Win MOST PERFECT M'.DF:. A purs Cups Cream of Tartar Powi!r-, Cm beta AmincnU, Aluir. orany other s (eitouM, 03 YIARI 1HB t TAriDAKi), Peacock S Co.