The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, April 05, 1895, Image 3

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    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-
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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
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A purs Cups Cream of Tartar Powi!r-, Cm
beta AmincnU, Aluir. orany other s (eitouM,
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