The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1872-02-16


in that city last week. This gentle-
man is doing an extensive and prcfita-
BILE business In his line and Is also
doing very much to advance the inter-
ests of Oregon and induce valuable and
useful accessions to our population.
Any one living abroad who desires In
formation In regard to the resources,
advantages and productions of the north
Pacific Coast, or the value of labor and
inducements for capital here, will al
ways find Mr.. ID. a useful, comprehcn-
sive and ready correspondent. May
his sphere of usefulness continue to In
crease until the entire country may
fully realize the benefits derived from
his labors.
New GRoCERY.-Mr. John Schmeer
has opened n fine stock of groceries
and fancy notions In his neat and ele-
giant new building Mt the corner of
First and Ellsworth streets, and filings
his banner to the breeze through our
columns this week. He has spared no
pains or expense to fit up an attractive
and superb establishment, and we hope
to see him literally patronized by vi
citizens. Johnny's motto, olive and
let live" is correctly illustrated by his
patronage of the printer, and he should
be warmly encouraged. The neat and
enticing manne in which his goods
are displayed will pay II visit to his
store. Read the advertisement.
NEW FURNITURE SToRE.-We d.
rect the attention of our readers to the
new advertisement of +. ID. Whitlow
& Co., who have opened their furniture
store OF First street, three doors below
the Bank. This Is IA handsome estab-
lishment, containing all styles of mod
ern furniture, manufactured To suit the
varied tastes of all classes OF people.
A rich walnut bedroom set which may
be seer here would adorn the chamber
of a palace, and other specimens OF
furniture are superb and elegant. The
goods here displayed need to be inspec-
ted to be properly appreciated. Don't
forget TO call early.
Harrisburg has g dry good stores, 4
saloons, , drug stores, > hotels, . livery
stables, . cabinet shops, 5 black smith
shops employing s hands, . boot and
shoe shops, . wagon shops, l grocery
store, l tin shop, , millinery shops, !
lawyers Office, ! butcher shop, l jew
elry shop, l Photographic gallery, =
barber shops, 3 doctors, | dentist, l Ma
sonic Lodge, / Odd Fellows Lodge.
fine large School, l fine church build
ing, l turning-lathe shop, and u host
of other things too C to men,
ton.
OK TRUcKs.-Bro. Thompson Of the
Mercury and the ''undersigned" visi-
ted the skating rink Mt Portland las,
week and rs graceful attitudes on
wheels cost the proprietor thereofa 81
pair of trucks. Our brother quill tst
went there to make his MARYLAND
ItlL II Ol t6iG ltooi. Iit -AlAbtb Will
the skating rink man with mutual ex-
pressions of regret on (the part OF BOTH
hat he had ever gone there, and he
now has corns all owe him. He now
believes that roller skating Is Il stern
reality.
BUgGLARIoUs.-Last Wednesday
evening an unknown thief entered the
new brewery of Tally & Houck, and
breaking into a trunk belonging to
Mr.. Bellenger, distracted two meer-
chaum pipes, a revolver and a pair of
blankets, leaving other articles strewn
promiscuously about the room. Ef-
forts are being made to ferret out the
thief.
THE 22D.-On the immortal ami
versary of the American chieftain
"who never told a lie" and was very
handy with his Ratchet, the Albany
Dancing Club will give their first
soiree, at Parrish's Hall. Tickets, SO.
We are indebted to the artistic Secre-
tary, DIR. Thrall, for a ''complimcn-
tary." This Is expected to be the az
fair Of the season.
r. CHEADLE & Co. have an ad. in
to-day's paper, announcing lots OF
goods at lowest prices. The best OF
bargains can always be procured at
their establishment. A list of prices
will be found in the advertisement
They offer from % to 30 cents per doz.
for eggs. Remember this and squeeze
your hens while the price is up.
A CHANGE.-Willie Rice has taken
charge of the telegraph and ticket Of
flee at the depot and Gus. Wheeler,
Esq, is now manager of the lightning
at Willie's old quarters in this city.
They are both accommodating and
agreeable gentlemen and of course will
give eminent satisfaction in their new
spheres. Success to them.
FROM THE UPPER CoUNTRY.-A let.
ter from the Palouse country, dated
Jan. 25, says the snow is all gone and
stock is fio%urishing. From all accounts
the winter in the Upper Country has
not been at all sc severe as many fear.
ed, and the loss Of stock has been COM
paratively light.
ToSSORIAI.-Hail has
again "opened shop in Albany, and
his new establishment may be found
next door to Cro,Ise's saloon. He has