The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-05-06
LOCAL AFFAIRS
PAnAenAas.--The people oe Brownsville
still in hores that tho Woolen Factory will

the States. in search of Oregon homes.
B. W. cundiG offered three hundred dollars for
one acre of grouad, less than two miles from
the city. recently, and was refused.
Mr.. Jerry Ream, formerly Of this city, of
Eugene City, sas bsen stopping in this city for
few days.
The Debating Society atsscio has adopted for
discussion at its rext meeting, the question,
(which is the butt end of goat -
Speaking of wall paper, Md4srs. R. Cheailc &
Co. have eco rolls of splendid wall papers
just the cheese.
Messrs. Hiltabidcl 4 Co., next to the bank,
have put up new awning in front of their gro-
ccry, which adds much to, its attractivencss.
Mr.. Conner will soon commence operations on
his new brick bank building.
The P. T. Co.'s boats ccme and 20 with full
loads eff passengers and lreights Passage to
Portland is S2-ttroush niles than day.
=. W. CundiT's brick yard across The Villa.
nette is about to prove failure--tbo clay don't
mako good brick. j. S. MeCallis,tr- has been
| employed to make the brick with which to erect
the county jail. and has already commenced work
at the old yard.
The overland stages now leave this city about
eight o'clock each evening, going south, arriving
back about moor each day.
The statement made by us last week that fare
on the railroad between this city and Portland
had been reduced, incorrect, sorry to
/ say. THE railroad officials ha the matter under
atsyisement, andit supposed that this week
the fare and freigh rates would be slightly modi
ed, bat cannot learn that either has been done,
as yet In the way of cheap fares, the p. 7. Co.'S
steamers still have the lead.
/ The Dayton arrived at the P. 4. Co.'s wharf in +.
i this city, at carly hour Tuesday evening.
She game up fer a load of wheat
/ Frank Hill, the jovial Steward cf the Dayton.
throwed himself in sight on Wednesday, and
Judging from his general ''get up is in good
circumstances, and as happy as a burd.
| The remains of the late j. P. IIogue, ESQ.,,
were brought this city by the seven o'clock train
on Tuesday evening. IIe died in Portland on the
1st instant.
| The grocery the corner of First and
Broadalhin, presided over by Gus. Leyton, has
been enlarged and the extra filled up with
| fresh groceries. etc. Gus. is on it, and las the
energy necessary to success.
Mrs. j. c. Nendenhal is slowly recovering
from protractcd sickness, to the delight of her
inany friends.
The ground has besn in splendid condition for
plowing daring the week, and our farmers have
! been improving the tiu.e. some cf them having
as many Gvc and six teams going all the week.
More grain VIII be put in this season than ever
before.
Harrisburg aad Eugeac City, we i.arn, have
raised the $50 ,eoa subsidy, aud the railroad pros
pees has .sst up properly in the latter place to u
huge figure.
The city jail is almost ready for occupation.
Work the City Hall and Engine House is
being prosecuted.
Mr Miller hos h.en- -et.i,r ,,r, HE res;l.nca oy,
Fourth street, putting up neat fences. ETC., and
adding to the convenenees ard looks Of the prop
erty hundred per cent.
Messrs. Miner & Pearson have received a few
dozen Of those exec llent buckeye Sewing Ma
chimes. Call soon if you wish one.
At the meeting Saturday night, the City Coun-
Gil ordered the grading and gravciing of Ferry,
Ellsworth and Lyon streets.
Messrs. briggs & Carter have received largo
order Fl ON Harrisburg for doors, window sash,
etc, for the large hotel to be erected there.
Work the switch up the river front has been
commenced. Mechanics engaged putting
up the trestle-work over the rayine below A.
Parker Co.'s riili-a little job of over two
hundred feet.
One dollar and twenty ceats is the highest
price offered per bushei for wheat in this market.
Wheat had reached 81 so per leo lbs. in San
Francisco on Tuesday, and it predicted ii
would go up to 50 before tls close of this week.
Mrs. Reed has received new millinery at her
store Broadalbin and Second streets. She is
determined . have the very latest.
! Railroad work is progressing slowly south oi
the calipooia, the Company having ont Of
rails. yesselis now several days over due,
loaded with rails, etc. When this vessel arrives
at Portland, the two miles yet to complete the
: Ioo-miic stake viii be aaished il jiay.
The roads in every direction are rapidly drying
up and will soon be in splea did condition fol
buggy riding. Mr.. ccwan informs that there
are nut enc or two bad places (muds hoiss) on ths
road between this city and Corvallis.
The weather viii soon put the roads in good
condition, and fast teams will bein order Mcssrs
Montgomery & Bartges have the finest turnout,
in the city. Those style huggies arc jrs
: as easy, and 50 stylish. lang.
splendid article of butter can now be OBJ
tanned for twenty i've cents pound.
It is said that the waters of the South Fork o
the Mckenzie can be brought to this city through
!. a aume or ditch at a comparatively small cost
Ifthis is true. here is another chance for sem
man or a company ofInen to make big thing
! All the water that be brought into this cit,
can be sold at remunerativc rates.
Last Saturday night Mr.. Walker gave ou
citizens chance to improve their muscle q
' Parrish Hall. by .skafing. There Iarg
: crowd of ladies' and gentlemen in attendance
9 | We understand the skating rink win be agail
: opened by him this afternoon.
little nieec of Mr. joke spienger fell dew,
stairs, ono day last week. and broke her cola
bone.
Lumber is being shipped from Corvallis TO thi
point, In large quantities.
{ Messrs. BIain, Young ce. have received tvs,
!. Of those celebrated Bain Wagons during the week
and have more the way.
Through The kindness of Mr.. Frank Woods "
. are in possssson of several enc railroad mans