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About The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898 | View Entire Issue (May 24, 1895)
. I- , . - - . te.. V . Lebanon Express. FRIDAY, MAY 24, IBM. Under the Laurels. Dr. Hope has opened a flub market. Mr. J, M, Balaton 'In convalescing. J. Aru wu lire glade to report In con valescing. Mrs. J. F.Hyde has been very sick this week. Quite & number of people were Id town yesterday. , Mr. J. L. Cowan mid family have moved to Portlund. Miss May Griggs ol near Solo, la via ltiiiu In the city this week. "" J. W. Cusick und ivlfe of Albany, were In tbe city yesterduy. T. L. Wallace is reported to be seri ously 111 at bia home In Portland. ' Ed Kelleliburger wus In Portland the Unit of the week ou business. l'rof. 8. A. Itandlo la taking a buai lieaa and pleasure trip to Portland thiaj ure 8 nt a bad one, Hlrum Baker buys all klnda of fura. ' " The atate grange will meet In Oregon City ou May 28. ' Siulth hasjust added fifty new book! to his olroulating Horary. The Albany base ball club will play Independence next Sunday. You can get 8 loaves of bread at Mayer & Klmbroughfor 25 eta, If you want to sell properly lint It with Peterson & Andrews. Council met and adjourned Tuesday night, there being no quorum present. There were a few native strawberries iu the market this week at fifteen cents a box. Pugb 4 Munsey want your produce and will puy you the highest price paid. I'ugh & Munsey are always ahead on fresh groceries at prices as low as the lowest. Dr. G. W. Cheadle's office hours tram 10 a. iu., till 5 p. ni. Otttee over City Drug store. The Merohants National Bank, of Seattle, baa closed Its doors. The fall- week, Attorney B. M. Garlaud la now the owner of an Imperial bicycle which be rides. I'ruf. L. A. Wiley baa been engaged tn teaub a three months term of school ut Foster. ' MissAllle Tumpln and Miss Lulu YVcsifaU made a pleasant call to tills afllcc lust Tuesday. The young people conducted the ser vices at the Presbyterian church lust Sunday evening. Itev. Templelou, pastor of the Cum berland Presbyterian church of Huleui, waa in the city this week Mr. William Uulslon of Albany, and sou Lmiua of Pendleton, were in the city yeaterday visiting Irleuda. The Eugene city council have ord ered a Champion chemical fire engine weighing pounds for the use of the lire department, Mrs. E. Blublilefleld, who has been visiting relutives und friends in Al bany fur several weeks, returned home last Huturdtiy. There is an open and exposed old well at Wilson's dismantled pluuer, and It should lie fixed before acme child droits Into It. Mr. A. li. Griggs came nut from his home in Albany lust Monduf evening, und apent a few days in the city visit ing relutives aud acquaintance, On account of extra work at the col lege Iu Albuiiy, Itev. A. M. Wllllama wua unable to occupy tbe pulpit at the C. P. church iu tills city last Sunday. Mlsa Ruth Fry brought the finest bouquet of choice roses to the Expekbs oftlee yesterduy that we have seen this year. Thanks, little Itutlile, call again. There was an unusual commotion In Boyd's art gallery thla week. The school teachers were having their handsome aud pretty faces put on card board. Mr. K. M. Coldwcll returned last Friday from a bushiest trip to McMInn ville. He brought a new bufgy home with trui. Wonder If he Intends to ride alone. Lot every body stand In and make the picnic a success. Letiunou'a repu tation is at stake, and this should be a success us other such onterUiinmenta have been. : At the teauhera' examination in Al bany the week befoio last, there were thirty failures. One obtained a first grudo certificate; nine, second grades; and teu third grades. There arc about fifteen wheels in town. Riders should continue to merit the good-will of the public by careful riding, and should be prompt to re spect the rights of pedestrians and teams, The Y. P. 8. C. E. will give a straw berry und Ice cream festival at R. C. Miller's hull, next Tuesday evening. Htinwherries, ioe cream and cuke, ten cents u dish. Everbody go and have ndlahoftlie first strawberries of tbe season. . Mr. W. R. Barrett has sold his resi dence In this city to Mr. Taylor Evans. Mr. Barrett Is now In Medford, aud Mrs. Barrett will Join him there Iu a few weeks, ut which place tliev intend to locate, Mr. and Mrs. Barrett have a largo number of warm friends here who regret to see them leave, D.ivld L. Fry who was ou the Ex I'HKsa force for about two years, but Inn. been working of late, on the Mall, lit Medford, Is visiting In the city at . present. After resigning on the Mull a few weoka ago, David took a trip to Han Francisco and than returned to Lebanon. David Is a flue fellow and a flrslulass printer and the Exf RGBS is nhvitys glad to sec hlui come "vols. The bicycle boys have secured the vacant sijuare near the electrlo light station and have made a large aud beautiful track, at qultv an expense. The place will aflord entertainment not only for the riders, but for the public at large. It is to be imped that no wimt 'ii damage Hill be dona to the ground by any one. The riders are all gentlemanly men and are entitled to JkijWoUwi ane)M twnsyassw Mrs. E. AusUiru, who lives about four in. les eust of this city, bad a para lytic strokelast Saturday. Miss Ella McNary of the capital city. spent several days In Lebanon visiting relatives and Irlends last week. . , , The recent rains have started things too growing with a boom. Oregon ia the finest country In the world, Don't wait till the days get hot, but oome now while the air Is fresh and cool, and have your photos taken at Boyd's Oallery, All members of Hie committee on decoration for the picnic June 6, are requested to meet at Mrs. M. A. Miller's Saturday, June 1. Jim Munsey is moving his house hold goods aud his saloon fixtures to Portlaud, where he will In the future conduct a saloon In his usual satisfac tory style. , J. C. Mayer has made a contract with D. Andrews last week for bis bops at eight cents per pound. Mr. Mayers Is buying for William Faber of Albany. The committee of the Marlon and Linn counties Veteran's association met at Salem Monday to arrange time and program for the annual encamp ment and reunion ut Mebama. ' There Is some talk of having Senator Mitchell of Oregon, and Senator Dan iel ofVlrglna, both ardent champions of silver, to address the people of the county at Lebanon this Beuiuier. Ladles if you are ihlukirg of getting a pair of shoes or a new dress next week, you will want to know where to get tbe beet for the least mouey. Mr. Baker always carries the best. Mr. J. F. Penick and wife expect to leave next Tuesday fur tbelr old home In Charlton, Iowa. Mr. Peuiok In formed us that be Is only going back on business and hopes to be able to re turn this fall. I am now teaching a summer term of school, and desire a full attendance, consequently have put my terms within reach of all. Come one and all and thus avail yourselves of ny pres ent low rates of teaching. Mrs. C. B. Bkipwnrlli. T. C. t.'allaham, wife and little son, of Friends. Neb., were in the city vis iting Mr and Mrs. Sanders tills week. Mrs. Culluhani is a Bister of Mr, Han dera. Mr. Callaham and family, In company with several others, ure mak ing a tour of the Pacific coast, Those who enjoy hearing a good drama will soon have au opportunity to gratify their taste, by hearing "Under the Laurels," by the students of the academy, June 1, The play is given for the benefit of the academy. Don't forget the date, Saturday eveu ing, June 1. Admission 25 cents. Two petitions will be presented to the council at the next meeting, one asking that Hlatt street be opened to Bridge avenue and the other asking that Williams street be opened t the avenue. One of these streets should be opened, Either would lie equally convenient, aud the question of cost should decide between the two. Memorial services will be held next Sunday moruing at the M, E. church, und it Is the request of the Grand Army Post and all old soldiers that the other churohes iu the city sus pend their morning service, and the milliliters and congregations nil jneet and take part iu the service at the Methodist church, so as to make the service as solemn, and the occasion as lmpressivo as possible. This is re. quested by order of the committee of the 0. A, R. Prof. G. H. Wilkes Intends leaving tomorrow for his home in Cralnvlllc, Kansas. He will go by the way of San Frnuol-oo, El Paso and Fort Worth, at each of those cities be In' tends making a short atop. After spending the summer at home, Mr Wilkes will then go to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he will enter the law school.. Mr. Wilkes has made a, host of warm Mends while In our midst who regret very much to see him leave, but who extend their best At the Academy, Saturday June I Go to Hiram Baker for your waif paper. Councilman 8. N. Dalgleish and bride are expected to arrive home to day. Make calculations to hear the drama, "Under the Laurels," Saturday even ing, June 1, at the Academy, Mrs. J. W. Stuwart, a sister-in-law of Mrs. CO. Peterson, who has been visiting in the city fir sometime, left yesterday for her home at Oregon City. The Brownsville Times says one man bet (1225 on Trine, in the recent foot race with Whltiity. That Is rather heavy, isn't it, for these hard limes? We heard a patron of the water works complain that the rains made it unnecessary to sprinkle, thereby forc ing him to pay a useless water rent. B. M. Donac and Attorney S. M. Garland drove to Albany Saturday. Mr. Donaoa bought in the Bailey resi dence at sheriff sale. Prof, Randle is In Portland attend ing the convention of Republican Clubs. W. B. Donaca and John M. Homers, delegates from the club at this place arc also in attendance. "To discontinue an advertisement," says John Wanamaker the largest ad vertiser in the world, "is like taking down your sign. Standing advertise ments when changed frequently, are better and cheaper than reading no tices. They look more substantial and business like, and inspire confidence. I would as soon think of doing busi ness without clerks as without adver tising." News was received in this city last Tuesday announcing the death of G. W, Smith at bis home in Salem, after a lingering illness with consumption, Tbe deceased was for many years a resident of Linn county, and was en gaged In tbe tin and stove business a number of years here in Lebanon. He was a member of the A. 0. U. W. aud the Masonic fraternity. He leaves a wife and Iwo children besides many friends to mourn his death. The remaii s were interred in Portland. The Times says the vitality is oozirg out of the Corvallis street railroad. Tbe actual cost was $11,000. Miles Wllklns traded real property and $2, 200 cash for it. At one time the re ceipts were as high as $100; but they have been flickering uutil they amiunt to only about $10 a month. A Portland company now own the road, having taken it on debt. As a license of $10 a year has been impossed it will have to stop running and the railB will no doubt be sold for old iron. Goods renewed every two weeks, therefore always fresli aud new. The finest lot of laces in town at prices away below competition. Our cballis cannot be matched In price, half wool 15c, cotton twenty-five yards for U. Good heavy overalls 50c. Men's under shirts aud drawers 50c a i.uit. Tbe best oil grain plow shoe In the market $1 Ladies tine Oxford ties $1.15. We are now haying men's shirts made here at Lebanon in flrstclass shap-. Much better than the factory made article. At the Racket store. Tbe Sodaville Cornet band will give a carnival at Hale's grnye iu Sodaville on Saturday, Mcy fa. A cordial invitation is given to all tbe bands In the county to be present. This is not in tiie nature of a contest, but simply for the various bunds of the, county to get together, become ac quainted and have a good social time. The public In general are extended an Invitation. The best sodawater in tbe state will be furnished in abundance to all who go; also, an interesting pro gram will be rendered. William Uhlman, superintendent of the Coast Carriage & Wagon company, of Corvallis, who six months ago arrived from Moiiue, 111., and was fol lowed two weeks ago by his family, committed suicide Tuesday by stran gling. When found lying on the floor, there was a three-sixteenths cord twice around his neck aud tied to a water pipe four feet above, which held his head and shoulders suspended. He bad been dead "several hours. Broken cords scattered about Indicated that several attempts at self destruction had been made. Despondency ou account of business troubles is supposed to have been the cause. Mr. Uhliuau carried $15,000 Insurance on bis life, which his family will get tbe benefit of. Demo crat. The citisensbf Lebanon and vicinity met at the Opera house last Saturday afternoon for the purpose of organiz ing a "Bl-metiillie League." After considerable discussion, a platform was adopted favoring the free coinage of both gold and silver at the present legal ratio of 1(1 to 1 without waiting for International agreement. David AndreWB was elected temporary presi dent and W. M. Brown, temporary secretary. On Wednesday evening the league held another meeting at which the organization wot perma nently formed, and perinunent officers elected as follows; 1), Andrews, presi dent; C. B. Montague, vice-president; W. M, Brown, secretary and C. W. Stokes treasurer. Messrs. Montague, Steen aud Miller addressed the meet ing. Tin league has now over 201 GRAND FRATERNAL PICNIC, ; On tiie 611) of June, there will be given a grand picnic under the au spices of the fraternal societies of Leb anon. Prominent Senkrs from a dis tance will deliver addresses, Beveral brass bunds will be in constant atten dance, our vocal clubs will render beautiful pieces; a grand parade; mounted marshals will command the line of march; various prizes for vari ous contests of skill will be awarded; many amusing races will be given, and a grand bicycle tournament will furnish an Interesting feature, Let our sister cities and our friends from the farms come with their bas kets and their families. Room for all, with fresh water and hitching posts for teams. Come and spend tbe day freed from all unneccessary restraint, aud mingle with your neighbors and friends from a distance. ' . Lebanon will give you a hearty welcome. No politics but a parely fraternal aud neighborly gathering is intended. Let all societies come in IhmHcs. Excursion rates will be se cured with great reduction. This will be a grand day. Take a rest, forget the cares of the store, the office and the farm. Come one and till. Exhi bitions free. Eat under the shaded trees to the inspiring strains jf excel lent bands of music. At an adjourned meetingof the com mittee appointed by fraternal and be nevolent organizations of Lebanon to take into consideration the propriety the holding of a grand umon picnic on the 6th day of June, A. D., 1895, at the grounds of the Santiam academy, these were present: C. B. Montague, representing the G. A. R.; Joseph Elkins, I. O. O. F.; M. A. Miller, A. F. & A. M.; J. B. Thompson, A. O. U. W.; W. C. Peter sou, K. O. T. M.; Mrs. B. F. Kirk, Rebekahs; Miss Dollle Saltmarsh, W. R. C.J C. E. Pugh, M. W. of A.; Miss Pollie Shaw, Lady Maccabees; C. A. Smith, K. of P.; A. B. Nickersou, Leb anon Fire Department; L. A. Wiley, S. of V. The following committees were ap pointed: Comn itteeon grounds and decorat ing; Frank Nickersou, chairman; Col. Mathews, A. A, Kees, Phil Smith, I. R. Borum. Dec. Mrs M A Miller, chairman; Mrs F M Miller, Mrs John Read, Mrs G A Cruson, Miss D Salt m irsii aud Miss Pollie Shaw. Committee on printing aud adver tising; C B Montague, chairman; M A Miller, C E I'ugh. Committee on subscription; M West fall, chairman; Joel Myers, CASmith. Committee on prizes; W J Guy, 8 P Uach, CEPugh, Committee on program; M A Miller, G W Cruson, 8 M Garland. Committee on band music; W C Pet erson, Harry Everett, Norman Smith, Con mittee on vocal music; Mrs F M Miller, Addie Simpson, Mrs W M Brown, Mrs M A Miller, Mrs P W Morgau. Executive committee and finances; C li Montague, Joseph Elkins, J B Thompson, G W Cruson, (! E Pugh, ec. aud treasurer. Committee on excursion; F U Hick ok, 8 M Garland and C A Smilh. The Recent Rise In , :.$HOES Will Not Affect Prices at Our Stores. Our Spring Orders were all in before the raise. We Can Save You ... From . . . , 15 to 25 per cent . . Oil Your' Purchases . . We make it extravagant for you to buy elsewhere. These hard 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. Bach's. Hiram Baker received another large invoice of spring goods this week direct from tiie east. He Invites the puolic to call and inspect these goods aid get prices. ' 4 dozen more ladies' waists just arrived. Well assorted as to colors, patterns and styles. 65c to $1.50 each. Some more duck for ladies' dresses, black with white dots, blue with white dots. Large assortment of duck now on baud, but it won't last long. Three Tullu.ho ! ! bats aud several other styles of hats for ladies, 35c up. See my Broadalbin street window. 8. E. YOUNG'S, Albany, Or, MtlibsrsatiaTd in fins working order ( Awarded Highest Honors World's Fair, Gold Medal, Midwinter Fair. D1X' v CREAM DAI1SNG Molt Perfect Made, . 4 Yean tbe SUsdsraV READ, PEACOCK & CO., Albany. , Lebanon. v.. ';' ':. ;..'.'.' . . : ' .. - ..'V. -,'.;'. -v. .J'-S.. t .niiimnmiH "J j , vvt:'-. iiniiiiiiiiim CLOTHING! Our Spring' Stock is 'now entirely on, including the greatest values that a season of careful buying 'could pro . cure. ' ,.. " Special care has been taken in selecting choice patterns and the most becoming styles. Tho now Albany. Woolen Mills goods are equal to any in tho market for wear, the patterns are neat and the gar ments are elegantly made np. Suit of these goods ran from 1 $10 to $15 and will satisfy any one wishing' good value. Princely styles in black dress suits. . ' p . Summer suits from $8.25. up, in beautiful shades. Do not forgot that we .8,130 carry a large Btook of the new est Hats, Furnishing Goods and Shoes. If you are not able or pre par to come send your order and we will forward goods on nppr wal. Mail ordure prompt ly filled., THE L, E, BLMN CLOTHING CO. Albany, .. . -' - Oregon. I 1 .