The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-01-06

completely break in two her hip bone and
il is feared that she will forever be a help
less cripple from the distressing accident.
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i BLAsk DEEps.-A lot Of Warranty Deeds,
printed after the most approved form and
on the best of paper. for sale at the Drxo1
GRAFT office, inlots to suit and ut prices low.
er than usually charged.
l<5onN CONNER is Offering unsurpassed in
ducements to purchasers, rs he is selling hi,
magnificent stock Of merchandise at tn.
lowest cost price. BE sure and call early.
IrExIsrIcAL-A new lead has been stsnck
in the Santiam mines, near the deserted
site Of Quartsyillc, and Il iseon6 6alently an.
ticipa,ed that "richness" will yet flow from,
that quarter.
Our new city officials werc indicted into
the duties Of their stations last Monday
The Recorder, Cap. Humphrey, says he ha.
already gono through one d. d., aud made
him shell out for the luxury of snoozing on
the sidewalk. Marshal Weller keeps hi,
eyes peeled for "the boys" and Treasure,
Purdom carries his safe in his hat, patiently
waiting for deposit.
The latest style Of misses hats looks like
u sardipe box with brim Of Holsters around
it and crab working his toes In the fore
ground.
In the country they blow horn for din.
I'D -.
drink one for breakfast.
| 1t was ruffness on certain Albany wid.
over when he asked country girl at q
dance. the other night, to marry him, and
she replied ma, thank you; | don,
like affections or pancakes that have been
warmed over!'
1t was woman who first prompted man to
eat, hut he took to drink on his own account
afterward.
When is tombstone like q tallow dip
When il is set up for late husband.
Thanks tn lion. J. s. Smith for copies of
the Daily Globe.
The Idaho Democrat i. . new and ncs,
rri weekly published u, Boise City, by Pie
& Boyakin.
Never forget tina. at Cowan's store you
can &c, everything tha, is good, cheap and
useful.
| Carl Vieuxtemps announced to his audi
ence on Monday night iha, he would sing
Tin Lonely since iey Mother Died by Re,
quest"
| The railroad track in laid over fve miles
aboye, town and is fast approaching the loo.
mile post. tt
We are sorry that we forgot last week to
| mention that the Sabbath School children
Of the U. p. Church had n gay and festive
time ON Christmas Eve. Cbaradcs, tab.
leaux and general merry making was the
programme.
Last Monday the locomotive ~. q. Ste
vens'' ran OF the track nbont three miles
abpve this city, and after she had with much
difficulty been replaced. il was found tina,
she had sustained damages which required
her n be taken To Portland fer rennirs.-
When il ran "f ii jol,ed over the ties with
snch fnrce {" give tho engineer and fire.
man. as we'll ns some country folks who
were taking their 6rs, ride, livsly shaking
up. One man said '.tha, was. his hrst and
last ride upon the plaguy things."
The New Years hall given al, Mr.. John
Boards. six miles south of Albany, last
Friday night. was a decided success. Over
100 persons were present, abou, equally di-
vided as to sex. and all went merry a. n
marriage bell. 0ur. Johnny was "dcai.
head At the ball. and swung the pretty
Egais mighty livelv. and they sny that he
was an able representative Of the press. and
se guess he was, as his arms have been sore
ever since.
Stitzel ( Upton. of Portland. last month
sold Sg1 100 worth of property. As rea
estate dealers they are an eminent success.
SIR. j. C.. Mendenhallis their agen, ia this
city. s4@}L) = - @-4A
Hon. Geo. r. Helm gnes on the next
steamer Ia California. to pay q visit to the
home of his father. at Santa Rnsn, Sonoma
couny. May he have pleasant voyage
and safe return. siA 0&zA |'ta
Wheat in San Francisco wa., quoted as
high az $3.50 per 100 lbs. "n Wednesday. -
In this city the figure is ssill firm at 90 cts.
per bushei.
/ The Vieuxtemps Brothers will, in about
four weeks, give grand concert in this city
for the benefit of the U. p. Church. They
also announce that it is probable they will
establish a Musical Conservatoire in this
city in the near future.
Jacob Thompson. of Peoria. has purchas.
ed 200 hogs for shipment. = slime l
| Mr.. VIM. NJ. Hand. editor Of the Dalles
Aountaineer, is visiting in this city at pres.
tent. 4gf57kT2 eHA E't,if il1a >
/ A Joyous time was had 10y our country
friends on Christmas eve, at Harmony
Church, 4 miles from Peoria. A Christmas
Tree, music. declamations. essays, and gei,.
eral merriment were the order of the occa.
sion. and everybody was happy.
The drawing of the Nevada City (Cal J
Lottery is postponed to Jan. Is.
r. Our old friend Pete Mckinney was mar.
ried TO Mrs. Mary Leslie, in Rnseburg, On
the Oath ult.
Sears hasn't got the "LittIe Wee Dog"
but he always has the richest and juicyest
steaks ever sold in Oregon.
Miss Jane Mcfarland. daughter of r. A.
Mcfarland. Esq, of this county. died on
the 27th ult., after lingering and painful
illness. Nay her sleep be as swect as her
COM papionship was dear. ..,s $. .n.,..,
The cold weather completely stopped the
fsrasssfrom growing, and live stock in this
vicinity begins 10 look as slim as Lawyer
Quirk's Briefs. ..,
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