The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-08-19

PARAGRAMS.-A few more days and our new
Jail Will be in readiness for occupants.
For basket of splendid red apples, the first of
the season, we indebted to old and respect
ed friend and County Commissioner, Mart. Payne.
Our late townsman. an old member of the City
Council, now resident of Canyon City, is spend
ing few days in city ON a visit. lie is the
old Riley.
Al. Wheeler was in town on Monday, as busy
ever.
Many thanks TO Mrs. Alb Humphrey for the pres
ent of several gallons of plums. They were quite
treat.
We omitted to mention last week, through an
oversight, that there episode at the
residence of Mr.. Geo. Humphrey during that
week, and that said episode, which was not unex-
pected, is a relative of Georges on the mothers
side, ard weighed nine ten pounds
Job work has been quite numerous during the
week Bring 'em on; we are ready to do any
thing in the printing line. quick, neat and cheap.
Bro. S. A. Clarke. of the Statesman, called on
Monday. lie is still weak from the effects of the
cowardly attack of the ruf;an, Bill Watkinds.
Judge Russell throwed himself in sight Sunday
evening last.
Dick Williams, Esq. of Salem, tarlicd in our
city day two during the week looking after
his law business.
Mr.. j. Sayers, an old editor and typo, solicitor
for the Demoertie Era of East Portland, gave
call Saturday. lie represents of the
neatcst printed papers in the State.
Mr.. N Baum goes to Frisco on the next steam
er far entire new stock of clothing. etc. lie in
tcnds to invest in an immer sc stock, all .f the
at their own price.
MIR. Samuel Young. of Blain, Young & Co..
lett for San Francisco early in the week, to select
choice stock of general merchandise specially
adapted to the wants of old and customers of
the firm. There won't be rush for new goods
at Blain, Young Co.'S when Sam gets back, oh,
no
Last week the friends of Col. Enus, who is
crippled and unable to do any kind of labor, pre-
srnted him with $147 SO testimony of their
regard. The Col was crippled while fighting for
the old Flag.
The Portland Fire Department have sent
special Invitation to Albany Fire Department to
dowr and help them celebrate the 4th
prox- The Portland boys know how to have
good time.
Rev. c. W. Todd late Methodist pastor in this
city, has been appointed to the Roseburg circuit.
We are pleased to learn that the wife of Mr..
Chas. Rogers, who has been seriously i'll for some
days, is slowly convalescing. For time serious
doubts of her recovery were entertained.
The picture gallery of Mr.. A. j. Winter has
been crowded with work for days past. The
cellent manner i'll which he executes the REM
brandt style of picture suits the people, and they
go for them. There never was better time than
now.
of Pref. r. X. Warren, opens for the reception of
pupils Monday, September 4th. The reputa-
ton of Prof Warren will secure a full school.
What about that trip to Astoria Who's upon
it? Sept mber was the time set for the trip, and
will soon be here. Roll in the names.
The Shoe Fly came up on Tuesday with large
load of freight--onc cook stoye-unloadcd and
then took the back track in haste.
We waiting fer our new material to arrive
before commencing publication of the Good Tenn
piar Hope to be able to issue the first number
| next week.
The Secretary of the Presbyterian Board Of
Church Extension Rev. H. r. Wilson. d. D., of
New York, delivered sermons the morning g
and evening of last Sabbath in this city to large
sau2ences.
Rumor had it that Mrs. Ashby Pearce died sud
denly on Monday last at the residence of her
brother over in leuton county, but we could not
traee the rumor to any reliable source
Our physicians report the general health
throughout the county good
Our Foreman Icvanted on Wednesday for
Eugene City. We recommend him to the tender
mercies of the Eugeneites while in their midst.
The general price for wheat seems TO be 81 per
bushel at present.
Mrs Wakefield of Portland. has been paying
her relatives and friends in this city visit during
the week.
Rev. Joah Powell was the in city Wednes-
day, looking as happy and contented as in former
Years
Mr.. Geo Robinson, barkeeper for Tally &
Houek, was swooped down upon by Dept. U. S.
Marshal, Major Magone, on Tuesday, taken on
board the Revenue cutter Shoe Fly, and spirited
| away ut monday to Portland, charged with the
offense of selling whisky to Indians.
Mr.. Brawley, IA carpenter who has been work
ing for the O. & C. Railroad for some time past.
on Wednesday had the misfortune, while erecting
some cattle pens near the depot, cut his right
ankle very badly with an adze. He was conveyed
| to his home at Jefferson Thursday.
Mrs. Deoitile ard family have returned to their
home in this city, from short residence in Walla
Walla
| Judge Boise was in the city on Tuesday, look
/ ing after law matters.
Harvest is being pushed vigorously. One gen
tleman remarked in hearing the other day,
| that he had four hundred acres of wheat to cut
! that he thought would average about twenty five
bushels per acre, and he was offered 81 per bush
| ell for it.
III.
forest to be promcnadipg streets, offer
ing for sale quantities of the new crop of hazle-
/ nuts.
OF the couple who ran away from California
came TO this city and married last week. it il
said the lady mere child, but thirteen year.
of age.
The depositions in the of Foster VS.. Beach
/ & Monteith, said to be quite lengthy.
Bob irvine. gcntiemanly Sheriff says be
did catch Dave Fronan last week, and that Dave
served on the jury.
If you are dry fish. go to the drug es-
tablishment of Carothcrs & Co, and get glass Of
their excellent soda
Clement has been appointed Po.tmastcr at
Halsey. How are you, Postmaster.
A ditch from the Santam, which is almost com
pIeted will give plenty of water to the mills 81
Albany Correspondent Of Or~gonian. This Il
/ bully good news. How our friends Luther Eikins
| Abe Iackleman. and others, will stare when they
and they knew nothing of il. OF course mex
| week the will be running through 1.-THE
| Santiam, mean.
Report has it that millinery establish
ment will he opened soon First street.
/ Mrs. Johns, since her removal to rooms ovel
Mr.. J. NJ. Beach's store, has added new attrac
/ tions to her neat stock of millinery, to which she
| invites the attention of the ladies. as8I
Cowan 4 Co. selling goods lew, to get rid
| of their stock--an excellent chance to get bar
gains.
/ Watermelons and green corn have made their
appearance in our market during the week.
/ Grouse. pheasants and quail are said to be plen
/ tiful within short distance of this city.
/ Spring chickens. fat and juicy, are selling a
] 25cts each. Having tried them, VIC pronounce
| them excellent grub.
Wheat is coming in quite lively. We under.
stand OF our buyers is offering 81 and the rise
! for wheat.
! Mr.. Smith Knox started for San Francisco on
| Wednesday.
A good article of butter readily commands 25e
| per pound. Eggs are rated at Csc per dozen.