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The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-20

LINZ COUNTY FAIR. The seventh ar
uual Fair of the Linn County Agricultural
Society commences Tuesday morningneHt.
The premium list, after a carefuland thor
ouyh examination at the hands OF the Off
GERS and directors of the Society, has been
en 'argcd and added to. until ii Is Thought
that everything worthy OF theattcntion OF
nlr reonle has been amply provided for.
While the State Fair o!frrs 10000 in pre-
miums. Linn County Agricultural Associa-
ton proposes to ray 10 the successful
competitors ut the coming exhibition,
more than 5000 In gold coin. This Is III
crality In the right direction, and should
ne met in corresnnndingly literal man
ner on the part of our people. The grounds
have received the personal attention OF The
officers, and marked improvements made,
intended for the convenience and TO en-
hance the interest OF all attending the ex-
hibition The attendance will Doubtless
be unusually large, a. the fame of our az
ricItlturAl exhibitions has gone forth over
the land, and the facilities for transYUr;a-
ti0n hal largely Increased sinp The last
annual Fair. Our crops generally We think
VIII average withtsiose OF former years and
hope that the pride OF c0unty AM the
determination to fully sustain the tepu'a-
ion gained by previous Fairs in Old Linn,
Will stimulate our pe0pie to e0ine out
haa " next week, and make such m eK-
hibit of the varied resources CT the county
~ win rebound still further 10 her glory
Snt honor.
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Ar SALEM. We paid q flying visit 10 So
lem on Tuesday and Wednes iny and found
out all about it. In the first place, found
the city full Of PEOPLE, nearly all Of whom
had his or her o',ininn Of The situation
After A CAREFUL survey of the Held, getting
items from all rarties, we are thoroughly
convinced, and we say Il with all due res
l,acf to the opinions of others, that. as re-
garis the contest for the Y. $. Senai0rship
the feeling isex:remeiy warm. We heard
gentlemen hol ing different views as to
who was EMIT sd 10 the ''sit," hurl sap
ncrborious epi,alish at each other by tie
yarI: we hearl open and covert insinua-
lions thrown ont that certain parties had
,been induced a. accept many rieees OF sil-
yer in consideration of their votes We rs
tened while corruniiOn aud iastality was
laid at the doors OF many who hold high
,nSiGiOns Of .list and honor in Gnr young
state: : and tie more we listened the more
we became convinced that position a.
member o. the Oregon Legislature is not
an nyiab.e one, So far as we could Judge,
lna members were agreed that but little
legislation WAS needed, but every man
,.eems /, necessary for his future gl0riita-
tion tll.tt he should 10 that little himself +
AMI in this belief we agree with him per
feetly Az to the matter Of the election Of
SenasGr The friends Of Mr. Goibei ne con-
tiient of his election; Mr.. Mi'cheli's
triei,tss are equally confident that they
have the inside track. Our own private
oDi,lion IL thai time will tell who gels il !.
IN hi nrotaI,ilijy the matter will lie settled
next Tuesday. Until then. our readers
viii Lave to content themselves with
Wishing for the siiocess Of their tayori!e.
'Rnr
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-20

LOCAL MATTERS.

GRAND AFFAIR. .-0n Thursday of last
week the members of Albany Engine Com
pany and their invited guests, members Of
willamette Engine Comfnny No. |, of
Portland, had a grand time IN Tins city.
Our limited sptte farhils an extended no
tice, but weeannot refrain from s'blowing"
a little over the great success of the whole
"lay out" The Willanettes were accom-
panied by a line band of music, while our
boys had secured the Albany Brass Band.
The Wiiameties, who brought tthcirengine
with them, were met al the depot by our
0nes'ers, where and when Chief Engineer,
JOS. Weber, made the following address OF
welcome:
Chit Williams, IFalumttte Fire C.sngnny
No. |, FirBpn, ami Fri, mtsof PsrttaHi Fire
Department. We are glad to see you. We
know you. We invited you, and welcome
you here-I speak the sediments Of The
whole Company. BY this demonstration
we do not mean OSteniati0n and show.
We are not prepared 10 treat you aS well
as we have been treated at your hnntis, hut
we recognize those civilities and social
kindness that should everywhere he OF
served among tirenen. Our kindly intcn-
fions, we hope, will he taken and received
rs O sufficient guarantee that your stay
with us will be pleasant, AMI that wewould
make 1t still more pleasant were Ii in our
power. Again In behalfof us al ! welcome
ynu, and acknowledge the kind compl!-
inent bestowed upon rs by your personal
presence help. You shall he kindly cared
for.
The WillametteS were then escorted by
the members of Albany Company 10 their
house, theirengine housed and from there
10 the hotels, where they were duly quar-
tered. At O'Clock T NJ, both Companies.
with their engines, accompanied BY ihe
two hanis, nara led the principal streets
untilfour O'Clock, when they We're marched
into Parrish Hall where n splendid dinner
awaited them. After dinner, the engines
were brought to The ciStern at the inIer-
section 0f Ferry and First Streets and
the capacity and power of both machines
fully tested. In the evening Il ball was
given nj Parrish Hall. which was largely
attended and hugely enjoyed. During me
evening a collation. was served at the Glty
Iinll ut which much 10od feeling prevailed.
Friday morning Il number of vehicles were
engaged, and the visitors treated 10 Il rifle
out to onr beautiful fairgrounds. At noon
on Friday our visitors took their delart-
urr for Portland, well pleased with thelr
"Trip and the treatment received while
guests of Albany Fire Gomtnny We were
specially requested by Chief Wl!lams,
Foreman, J. II. Reynolds, and First
Assistant, Hank Weed, to return the sin
oere thanks of the members of Willamette
Fire Comrany No. 10 the members OF
Albany Fire ComMny, and to the citizens
generally of Albany, for the kiEdand gent
erous hospitality eXianaed 10 them while
here. and 70 say that they never were the
recipients of more universal kindness and
splendid hospitality. Everybody enjoyed
The occasion the whole fair was conduct
ed in an orderly aud genfle5nanly manner,
unI firemen stand several pegs higher
than heretofore in this neck o woods
Rah for the tife boys.
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FIRE. On Monday, as the down train
passed through the eastern suburbs OF the
city, spark from the locomotive caught
in the grass just in the edge of Mr.. A.
Hackleman'S pasture, setting 1t OH fire.
Mr.. IIackleman fortunately observed the
smoke, and together with what help he
could obtain on the instant, started for the
field. IN spite of all their efforts about
fifty acres were burned over, the fire run
ming very rapidly before stiff breeze that
prevailed on that day, The fire extended
as far a. The road leading from townto the
beautiful grove Of oaks Tint stand 50
prominently about the centre of the fela,
and although the fire several times sue
ceeded in crossing The road, by hard fight
ing and close watching II was eventually
stopped al that point, This ls the third
fire, caused by the locomotive, that has
visited Abe since the Inauguration OF the
railroad.
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FHNANt1AL AND COMMERCIAL.

Gold in New York. ll3S. Legal tender
rates 81 buying, - selling.
Wheat in Liverpool at last quotations
had advanced to I3sgl3s Sd.
San Francisco quotations give -four at
ei 2jta5 30; wheat, Al 62al Gj q 100 ls--
market quiet butter, fresh, tGtt50c; pick
led, 32Vt3jc market dull.
Albany markets quiet Since our last
wheat has advanced lcper bushel, tlc now
being the quota1ion, with few sales. In
oats VIC note little activity, with n0estah-
lished price; 33c per bushel We beliyeis tie
top notch. Butter quoted at SOC y n;
eggs. 30, y dozen. our markets are well
supplied with all kinds OF vegetables at
fair rates.
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REMovAL.-I take pleasure in informing
the public that | have moved next door 10
the old stand my large stock of Clothins
and Gents Furnishing Goods, and will re-
eeiNe on the next steamer from San Fran
cisco new and inIge invoice oi the iatest
styles OF Fail and Winter Cluihing, which
| will sell 2j y cent, less than any house
in the city, on account Of paying ipss rent
than anybody. Please give me a vail he
fore you purchase elsewhere, md [ will
convince you that seli cheaper than any
house on the COAST Try me, and rake \
a smoke also.
lv5ml n. BAUM.
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TANGENT ITEMS.

TANGENT, Sep. 18th, lsie.
There were more teams engaged in haul
ing grain TO this station lst week. than
any previous week of the season. Some
times there would hc n score Of them wait
ing 10 unload Considering the size of the
hors - and the long steep bridge ioascend,
some very heavy loads have been brought
to the warehouse Messrs. L. l.. Ramsey
anil II. Winthrop have each drawn ~ cen-
talS. Mr.. j. Long, formerly of Albany, II,
and Mr.. h. Il. Tanning a. while the aver
age load is but 81 centa!s or 10 bushels.
Mr.. f.. Il. Tanning owns small farm
two miles cast Of Tangent. Ii is one of
the hest in he toun,S, and in Il good slate
OF cultivation. There were " i acres in
wheat his season, am, the yield, after he
ing receaned At the warehouse, wits 2,I6
bushels, which h 4 little over 2S bushels
per acre. There were twenty acres In oats,
from which there WIS harvested 1000 BUSH
els, or 80 bushels per acre.
The farmers are buying wheat of each
other at prices in advance of any offered
by shippers. In this way thry expect TO
keep il in the country until fair prices can
be nbaincd They speak in very harsh
terms of the warehouse men whoare send
Ing IL away before they have paid for 1t,
and of the miliers who are grinding and
shipping at he expense OF The producer,
The tetriris al The warehouse Tor the
week ending Sep, l4.h, were 5.as2 cenials
the amount shipped by j. H. Foster L Co.,
II ear loads Or e.2fO cen'als.
Those who expect 10 patrOnize our dis
trict school this winter will he glad tohear
that the directors have secured the services
ot Mr.. j. B. Mcfarland a. teacher Mr.
Mcfarland has Gained a reputation in this
and he a Joining counties for being one
of The firsl in his profession. The school
will he opened on the last Monday in Sep
tcmber. W. j. N.
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N. BAuM.

FROM MAINE TO CALlFoRSIA. = New
WILSON Strait Needle rndereed Sewing
Machine is the BEST MACHINE for all
kinds of work on both heavy and light
sewing. II runs easy and Is simple; achild
can use it. II il never out OF order, and 10
ALWAYS READY FOR Business
l. has lately taken the premium at The
great Northern Ohio State Fair for best
work done on the ground. Don't tail to
see the New Wilson Machine, and remen-
Der that FIFTY DOLLARS now buys the
best Sewing Machine in the world. Gail
1T Blain, Young X Co.'S, wholesale AMI rs-
street, Albany
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MAIsKiED.

September Is, 1872, at the residence Of j.
W. George, ESD, near Lebanon, by Rev.
Is.-M, Nickcr-on, Mr.. NJ. Z. Georgeand Miss
Mary E. Ecker.
We congratulate friend George on his
success in capturing so fair a specimen OF
womanhood, and Mrs, George on her judy
ment and good taste in her selection Of a
mate. May providence smile on The union.
September Il, 1872, at The residence Of G.
W. Parrish, near Brownsville, Linn county,
by Rev. c. $, Sperry, Mr. A. frGmGnd Miss
Sarah Parrish all of Linn county.
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DP. VAN DEN BEEGHra
Knfallib!c Worm Syrup.

Its value In removing masses of crnditio
from the stomach and bowels Of children,
even where worms do not exist, cannot he
too highly estimated.
Fever and Ague. Persons becoming de-
bililated by the presence Of worms in tbs
stomach or bowels, are more liable to have
protracted course of chills and fever
The worm remedies have been known to
cure when all other remedies have failed,
especially in children.
For sale by A. Carothcrs 4 Co., Who!eaals
and retail druggists, Albany, Or Price
One Dollnr per bottle. yin30na
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FIGHT. On Monday afternoon two Of
our citizens fell out about quarreiing. and
proceeded 10 bows. They lit and fit from
Carothers & Coz drug tore 10 GralwohI's
corner, one OF the parties using his right
foot in urging the other 10 keep out OF his
way. Al length thearty getting somu,h
with his lett, planting his bunch of lires
square on the Others chin, sending him
to grass Here the Recorder and others
interieifed, and prevented what might
have been a desperate rencontre. II Is
really dangerous TO be safe these hot days.
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pleasant COMPANY. \ large number
Of ladies called at our Office just after noon
on Thursday of last week. 1t at once
struck ls that there was something fascin-
ating aSont us, not so much of form or
face, hut of manner and conversation. TINT
attracted them, aud we Thought of trying
our credit in The way OF purchasing new
pair of socks and a coarse comb: but be-
fore We hal rot time 10 commit the rash
act, one of The ladies' remarked: We
came up into Your Office 50 hat We might
have a rood view of the procession" such
a remark was calculated 70 disaAHSe our
mind of any idea we might entertain OF
looks, etc, and we quietly subsided into
our normal condition.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-09-20

Work INAuGrRArED. Alta meeting Of
the Directors OF the Albany 4 Santiam
Canal Commny on Tuesday. il was rcsoly
ell TO proceed withth w0rl, of 'livging the
canal III once. Jason wheeler, Esl., was
appointed Superintendent of, Construction,
who will Immediately proceed with the
work. The Company has secured The right
Of way fos three miles Of ditch, commenc-
ing ut the river, which they in'enl Q COM
plete thiS Fall Next Spring the balance Of
the ditch win be let, either in sections or
its whole length. and the early Summer
will doubtless witness itS completion,
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A MONSTER SNAKE.-As George
Knadle was crossing the mountain
from Slocum, says the Wilkesbarre
pa. Daily, a little to the left Of the
road he discovered a large snake coil
ed around young hickory tree, tail
up. He gradually approached his
snakesliip and discovered that q COW
was lying at the foot of the tree. To
his surprise he was merely milking the
COW as a babe would Suckle the breast
ofits mother. knadle, after satisfying
himself that it was a mutual under.
standing between the COW and the
snake, procured large club and des-
troyed the snake. The COW beloved
as though she had lost calf. II was
a monster black snake Of the blue racer
species, measuring II feet and 4 inches
in length, and 231a inches in circum-
ference.
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FAT CATTLE. Mr., j. L. Harris purchas-
ed, on "Wednesday, twenty head OF splendid
beef cattle a. fiat IS butter for which
he raid sis0. They were just from 0ch0co
valley Another iot OF thirty head, from
the same valley, was purchased by Harris,
which are 10 in delivered neXt month,
Look out for luscious steaks and foasts.
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WHATS THE ODDS Parties having cir.
cullted the report that MI. W. s. Sewbury,
Z. d. Comstock \ Co.'S agent, was ship
ping wheat received here to Liverpool on
his own account, and that therefore par
Tics storing grain would never get O. cent
for grain 30 stored, Z. ID. Conlsi0ck \ 20.
certify, In d card in this issue of the REC
IsTgg. that Mr.. Newbury is their agent,
and that they hold themselves responsible
Tor all his transactions as such agent.
What more Is wanted.
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A. WHEELER,
A. WHEELER,
sKTEDD, OREGON,
F0TWaTdilgaC0nniSSiOl Merchant.

Agent for the sale ofthe celebrated BAN
WAGON, aud all kinds Of AGRICULTuR-
Al MACHINERY.
Consignments solicited.
TOWN LOTs, in the town OF shedl, NJ
sale
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ACCEPTED. The officers of the Linn
County Agricultural ASSOCIATION having
extended an invitation to the merrhersof
the Oregon Legislature, now IN session and
thai body having accepted the invitation,
the inteipct an brains OF Webfnot will see
end sa seen al the Fair on Wednesday or
Thursday next.
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THANKS. We are under special ohlisa-
tions TO Dave Froman, Esq, for fresh
venison ham. Dave is mighty hunter.
always securing slathers of game on a hunt,
and generously dividing with his friends
j. l.. Harris, of The City Market, present.
ed Us with . nice, juicy rmst, on Thursday.
Ii was taken from an 0choco raised steer,
aud vas specially reiished.
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BrG CABBAGE. On MONDAY last friend
of ours brought into our Office very large
head Of cabbage. We were not so much
astonished at the size "a we were at its
weight. We shoulaerel il and undertook
to carry II home. Hereafter We shal! en-
rage iwo-horse truck TO haul all such
cabbages We expect 10 put mn barrel OF
crout, and still have cabbage left.
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New To-Day.

ALBANY, Sept.

ALBANY, Sept. 10, 49,
CERTAIN PARTIES HAVING CiRCV-
~ lated reports calculated to injure lhs
character and good standing Of W. s. New
bury as an honest and trustworthy bust
ness man, this is to certify that lie said
W. S. Newbury is our trusted aud author
lied general agent, and any transactions
by him in the grain business We hold our
selves personally responsible for
C.B. COAiSTOCK 4 CO
Sept. 20, lS72-4w.
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dry GooDS Our merchants are bring.
ing on huge stVks ofgoods for the Fall
and Winter trade. In cotton goods We
note slight decline from former prices,
and while some w0olens have advanced in
price, The general average Is about the
same as last season. An alyanee IL also
noted in hardware, iron ana steel,
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SEALED PROPOSALS..

CEALED BInS WILL BE RECEIVED Az
y The office of The Albany and ~antiam
Water Ditch or Canal Company up 70 DC
toher lst, 1872, Tor grading or iiuming said
Ditch or Canal. Pans and specifications
will be found at the Office Of said Company.
l.. ELklNS, President.
ID. MANSFIELD, Sec. 2wG
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OFFICIAL VISIT. Grand Master Appcr-
son, Of Oregon City, made an official visit
TO Albany Lodge No 4, I.O.O.F,, on Wed.
nesday evening. 1t was very pleasant
occasion, tuliy enjoyed Dy all present.
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SPEAKISG. We net cx-CnngrcssInen j.
H slater ON the train on "Wednesday, and
he informed us thal he would tell the peo-
pie Of sh!s c',y what be knew about Gree
ley, this et tcning. At the Court House.
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MILLS The new niilsat Lebanon, erect
90 5y the Eikins Bros, were completed
some days since, and are now turning out
az good -Four rs any other factory in the
State.
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Personal. Mr.. s. Montgomery, who has
been confined to his room for some days
with fever, was reported recovering yes
terday.
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Those grapes from Mr.. John Millard's
were luscious. John understands the
grape culture biz, you bet
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NEW Gool,s At Btain, Young & Co.'S;
latest styles in dress goods, etc-So Tor EN-.
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CIRCUIT CoURT-Conyenes the fourth
Monday In next month.
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A negro girl, aged 26 years. in Nash
county, n. G., has given birth to sew
EN- pair Of twins.
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Butter commands SOC y To-; eggs SEC =
weathc4y extremely warm during the

iIuLLowAy's OINTMENT. The astonish-
:ng rapidify with which This preparation
extinguishes pain, reduces external in
Illumination, heals sores. removes eruptions
and tlmors, and cures rheumatism, gives
Il boundless popularity. Sold 70 Maiden
Lane, n. Y. Price, 2j cents per pot. Ash
for new style; the Old is countertuited.
2wl
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MASONIC BAPTIsM.-A correspon-
dent, writing from Washington under
date of May 3D.. says: ''The novel GER
emony Of Masonic baptism was per-
formed at Masonic Temple. recently,
by Albert Pike, Esq, and other prom
inent Scottish Rite Masohs, upon two
children, SONS Of DR.. Joseph W. Nairn
and Mr.. E. b. Meirotty. DIR. Nairn's
child. an infant. was borne on a cusll-
ion covered with blue silk, and the
ceremony was made impressive by
lighted candles, burning incense, for
malities aud paraphernaiia Of the ex-
alted degrees of the order, and there
was large Attendance. Prayer, sing
ing, etc, served as an Introductory,
the children ard their god mothers be
ing admitted. Water, oil and salt.
we're used in the ceremonies, the left
hands Of the children being dipped in
a bowl Of perfllmed water, ls a sign Of
dedication to the service Of virtue and
truth; a delta was made Oh their tore
heads with tlm torefinger dipped in
oil. aS the symbol Of wisdom, power
and love Of God; and salt was placed
In their mouths. as the seal Of Arabic
vow, which Sanclitics an enemy with
whom one has tasted salt. Finally,
the children was invested with lamb
skin aprons, and jewels, and their Ma
sonic baptism pronounced complete. ="
The BEST HAVE THEIR FAILINGS.--
A painter was once engaged upon a
likeness Of Alexander the Great. In
one OF his battles. lie had received an
ugly scar in the side of his face. The
artist desirous of giving a correct like
ness of the monarch, and, at the same
time, desiroIls of hiding the scar. 1t
was a difficult task to accomplish. AT
length he hit upon a happy expedient.
lie painted him In reflective attitude,
his hand placed against his head, while
his finger covered the scar. The best
men are not without their failings---
their scars-but do not dwell upon
them. In speaking Of them to Others,
adopt the painters expedient, and let
the finger Of love be placed upon the
scar.
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THE WEATHER During the forepart Of
the week, was especially warm.
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streets crowded with wagonsloaded with
wheat during the week,
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Soda at A. Carothers & Co $ Is splendid
drink during the present heated term.
They are again supplied with ice,
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Business lookingup- more moncythOwn
in sight during the week than for some
time IASt
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ALBANY REGISTER.
HARRISBURG CORRESPONDENCE.

HARRISBURG, Sept. Is, 1877.
Ed. REGISTER: Wheat receipts for the
month of September to the 18th inst are
as follows:
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Abttts+.r s.....ss-s.ss-..-s.- = AusfNN
Wheat Is now coming In 30 lively that
teams are frequently kept standing hall q
day 10 get chance TO unload. \ g0oi
be shipped, a. there is mol enough storage
room.
Quite lot Of fence, belonging TO Messrs.
YIN. Mceulioch and John Howes, near his
Place, was burned on Monday: supposed
10 have been set OF Dire by the locomotive
when passing.
i. NJ. SHELLEY,