The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1869-04-24

their baskets of provisions; after which a
short address will be delivered; then. all
will partake of dinner, and after dinner
comes the fun Arrangements have been
made with Mr.. Fox to have his horse. power
swing on the ground, and there will also be
hxed np stout rope swings to accommodate
these who prefer that manner of amusement.
Teachers and scholars, parents and friends
everybody, in fact-are cordially invited
20 participate in the festivities Of tho MAY
Party
WASHING PoWDERs.-The proprietors of
the DENocRAr were several weeks ago pre-
seneed each with box of "Robinson's Mag.
ic Washing Powders" by r. Chcadle. agent
for their sale at this place; but We have thus
far RETAINED from mentioning the fact until
the hPowders' had received fair trial
We now have no hesitancy in recommending
their use in washing. We are prepared to
state authOritatively thai they are the best
washing powders in use, saving labor, time,
and soap; and do not leave yellow streaks
in linen as other preparations of like nature
usually do. The Powders" are manufac.
tured in Portland, by G. s. Robinson & Co.
Call at Cheadle's and procure box, and
satisfy yourselves of Its merits.
COLLEGE ESTERTAINNEST.-The exhibi-
ton given at the Albany Collegiate Institute,
last Friday night, was very creditable af-
fair to those engaged in it. Considering
that the students had only two weeks in
which 10 prepare for the entertainment, they
acquitted themselves remarkably well. The
house was crowded almost to sutFocation,
and many were unable to procure seats. or
even standing room. School opens again
next Monday with Rev. z. Il. Geary as
Principal. and Mr. c. T. Finlayson and
Miss Kate Caruthers as assistants.
MILLIxERY AND Fancy GooDs.-Mrs. S.
c. Smith. of this city, has just received an
invoice of millinery and fancy trimmings
from San Francisco, among whict, are some
lovely and becoming patterns of bonnets and
hats. Her bonnet trimmings are new and
of the latest "agony," AID we would advise
our lady friends to call at the store and in
spect her stock. She Is very accommoda-
ting lady, and will be glad TO show you her
beautiful flowers. and bOnnets, and feather.
work, ETC., etc.
FIKE ESGJSE o. K.--Last night, Joe
Webber, Foreman of Albany Fire Company.
reviewed the following dispatch
san FRAxcIseo, April %. 1859.
Jes Weber: Crawford purchased best FIRE en-
gins here-NO. Io-shipped per Whistler.
VIZ. FEEE.
The Whistler was seen OF the lal day be-
fore yesterday, and is doubtless in to Port
land by this time SO that We will probably
get sight of the elephant in few days.
CHANGED HANDs.-Dr. Wcathcrford has
sold the Herald establishment to Sylvester
Pennoyer, who for some time past has acted
as editor. He says that the Herald will con-
tinue to be the ''outspoken organ of the
Democratic party, the firm friend of every
work Of public improvement, and the medi-
um Of the latest and most important news
of the day" We wish Mr.. Pennoyer the
most abundant success.
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DID NOT Go.-0ur townsman, j. B.
Sprenger, did not go to White Pine; but,
in our judgment he did what was better
He has lately purchase the interest of Geo.
B. Cook In the Cosmopolitan Hotel of Port
land. This hotel is now under the manage
mert of SewelI & Sprenger; and as they
have both had much experience in the bust
ness we have no doubt it will bc first class.
DAXAGEs AwARDED.-Last week the coun.
ty Of Clackamas sued the immaculate Peo-
PIES Transportation Company to recover
damages done to the County Road lying be.
tween Oregon City and Canemah and We
see by the Enterprise that the case was dc.
cidei in favor of the County to the tune OF
1866 damages. This is most righteous
verdict, -
WOOL WANTED.-It will be seen by refer.
ence to another column that A. Cowan wants
JOG. 900 pounds of wool, for which he will
pay the highest market price in cash. This
Is certainly an inducement to wool.growere
to come forward with their feeces immedi
ately.
LITTLE CoRroRAL.-This unique and hand.
some juvenile monthly, for April, has made
its appearance on our table. This number
is fully up to those which have preceded it.
Published by Alfred H. scwelI, Chicago,
III.
GoNE EAsr.-Dr. W. F. Alexander, Of
this city, started on last Tuesday to make q
visit to his old home. in Van Buren, county.
Iowa lie intends being absent two OF
three months.
SlTcIAL MEETING.-The members of AL.
banY Fire Company will meet at the Engine
Hou 80 next Tuesday evening at 7 O'Clock,