The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-25

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| THE FIREMES's BLOWOUT Ex.
tensive preparations nre being made
for the Firemen's May Picnic and Ball
Hackleman's Grove--tho most avail.
able mud lovely spot In tho world for
sucha purpose--will he cleared ofalI OBJ
structions TO croquct and base ball
players, and supplied with swings for
those who enjoy that undulatinR
amusement. The Albany College and
other schools are invited, as well ms
citizens of Albany and the surround
ing country, and all are expected to
come with their provision baskets,
termined TO crowd rs much fun rs
possible into ono day. A short ad-
dress will be delivered and the Albany
Band will discorsc mellifluous strains
atsseasonable intervals during the day.
The ball ut the Pacific Opera House
will be n grand finale to tho days
festivities. The Exchange Hotel Is to
furnish the supper for the ball, and It
will be spread mt the Engine House.
Tickets for the ball have been placed
at the low figure of $3.50.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.-Quite n pleas
ant time was had last Friday night at
party given ut their parents resi-
dence on the occasion of the eighteenth
anniversary of the birthday Of Miss
Laura and Master Terrence Tate--twins.
The spacious rooms were crowded with
the youth and beauty OF our city,
and everything passed Off In such q
pleasant manner that Il will long be
remembered by those In attendance
rs one OF the most successful social
parties that 1t has been their privilege
to attend. Sufficient praise cannot
be bestowed upon the lady of the
house for the hospitable manner In
which the numerous guests were en-
tertained. Their many friends showed
their high regard and esteem for the
young couple by presenting them with
some very beautiful keepsakcs. We
hope they may live to celebrate many
more anniversaries OF their birthday,
and 20 enjoy and adorn tho society Of
this community for many years.
y SPELLING School SEEpEp.A
Here Is copy of letter which was
received by Linn county officer last
week. With the exception OF sup
preston of names and dates we give
the letter rcrbdtiHi, ct kferdtun, ct
p,nictaatim. Ct spetiatim, CT N Brute
or words to that effect:
T:avc % frt,,d in yr,lln. Cal ia seupand II mar
that was F.s.-, near llhnry thHl i*Eaiher 81 rdc
or BIN Stoins irum him & hra wosned mo-. to
Es-n II could not htarr from her
snrn is s"arrs naid f.arss bnaHd q. hay cGler
Tale Iiitl" sHHrt big ugly head frS; Irottcr iI
y"u haN" heard nj ANY such nnnnnlr 4 hhnl
inca { my friend - OF sreia by letting mea
tao.
a suitable Iirsarie will bea giving for the re-.
cbV"y ot the maF.
Now If anybody "nocs" where the
mar is they will please trot 'er In
sight.
DIED.-Charlcs Rogers, for many
years past q citizen of Albany, died
al his residence last Saturday morning,
OF consunption: aud was buried on
Sunday by Albany Fire Co. No. !. Of
which he was an efficient member.
The burial service WAS performed by
Rev. :. q. Irvine, and II very large
concnurse OF citizens joined the fire.
men in the finsral procession. Char
ley Rogers WAS genial, generous
hearted man and had many warm
friends in this community. lie was
aged about 80 years. He leaves wife
aud four little children TO mourn the
loss OF a tender husband and loving
father. nay he rest in peace.
JACK WEIGH got double dose be-
fore His Honor, Recorder Harmon,
yesterday morning. lie was fined 50
and costs for being drunk and disorder
ly, and $50 aud costs for resisting off,
Ger Brown, who arrested him. He Is
now on the stool OF repentance In the
city prison.
NEW GOODS received by Wheeler &
Co. Mt Shedd every week. Don't forget
the cplacc-south-west corner of First
and e Cstreets-right opposite the Saddle
Butte.
HOME AND ABROAD.
Legal tenders, sGtas7c.
Wheat In Liverpool, l2s.