The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-12-30

SEYEEl.f kICkED.-A gentleman
lately from Indiana, who i, residing
on Or. Geary's farm a short distance
from this city. on the 22d was kicked
by vicious mule. Like "a MIN he
refused to dodge, and took the kick
square i'll the face whici, put head
Oh him like a pizen pup
LECTCREs.-Prof. l.. J.. Rogers. OF
Salem, will lecture at the NJ. +. Church
in this city, OIL Saturday evening, Jan.
9th. 1872, on Physiology. illu u-trated
with charts-;,dmittance twenty-five
cents. On Sabbath evening the Pro-
fessor will deliver Il free lecture. ut the
same place, OH the Evidences OF Chris
tianity. Lecture designed for the young
people. who are invited to attend.
SIEIGiIING.-'Iiic storm of sno"
AMI slcet on Wednesday. ending in
rain on Thursday. closed out the
skating, but made slcighing possible.
The snow and rain comingling and
freezing, covered the ground and side
walks with a solid glare of ice, max.
ing pedeStrianism exceedingly di:ii-
cult.
AFFECTING INDEED.-Jenkins. an
old whisky bloat, had 4 son the other
arms, when Jenkins, regarding it
lovingly the while. Il tear trickling
down his whisky-be-b nose.
said: Twenty years hence he viii
keep his fond parent in whisky
T>TERpIIsING.-Hm IN. David son, real
estate dealer, Portland. has forward
ed rs neatly printed pamphlet OF
sixteen pages, entitled ''Chri>tmas
Gift being in the interest and con-
tanning the cards of some of the most
enterprising and liberal business men
of the metropolis. 1t is very neatly
gotten up.
AGAINST THE CITY.-The case of the
city VS. Walter Ketchum, for refusing
to comply with the ordinance reluir-
ing holders of corner lots to grade and
gravel the squares at the intersection OF
streets, before the Recorder a few days
ago, resulted in verdict for defend
ant. We understand there will be no
appeal from this decision.
GONE TO EUGENF:.-Mr. a. j.
Winter and family leave this city
soon for Eugene City. their Old
residence. Mr.. Winter was prompt,
reliable gentleman, fine artist, and
we shall sadly miss his presence among
US. May peace and prosperity attend
him and his.
UOP.-After the ceremonies Incl
dent TO installation at Masonic Hall
OH Wednesday evening. IL portion of
the participants adjourned to Parrish
Hall, and whiled away n few pleasant
hours dancing.
AUCTIoN.-Ililtabiti Sc CO., this
evening, will commence disposing OF
their large stock of groceries, pro
visions, dry goods, etc, at auction.
a rare opportunity to2secure goods at
your own price.
CHRISTMAS BALL.-The Christmas
ball at Parrish Hall OH Monday nigh,
was grand success, as we are in
formed by those present. There were
forty-seSen couples in attendance.
CoLD.-Monday night was Il scorcfl
er. the thermometer marking liz be
low zero. In consequence of thi
freezing weather. there was goot
skating on Tuesday.
, A POSITIVE FACr.@-A rural ex
. change pithily remarks '.You can
, eat enough in week to last you
: year, and you can't advertise on tina
: plan either.''
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ENQUIRIEs.-We continue to receiy
letters Of enquiry from prominel
: business men in the East, wishing il
. formation i'm regard to Albany an
5 Linn county.
$ LEAP YEAR BALL.-rhe youn
ladies of this city contemplate givin
Leap Year Ball ere long. 1t will b
success, we know.
I GINGER SNAPs.-To make goo
!. ginger snaps. you should take pour,
: of ginger, and stir in dozen snap
a Soft ones are decidedly the best.
' HIGHER.-The cold snap sent up tt
price of firewood a few bits.