The Benton democrat. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1871-18??, 1873-01-11
Odd Fellows, Jnstal1atlon.

Odd Fellows Installation.
The installation and supper, had by the
members of Barnum Lodge No. z, I. O.
o. F., on Tuesday evening last, was SUI
perbafair. "A number of visiting breth
ren, from the albany Lodge, were present,
among whom we noticed VIM. Tally, G.
Keiffer, J. F. Backensto, N Baum, w.
C. Tweedale, Fred. Graf, and S. B. Story.
The following officers were installed by
District Deputy Grand Master w. G. Twee-
dale: Joseph Liggett, N. g.; d. X. Mes
bit, v. g.; S. L. Shedd, r. s.; L. Foley,
P. s.; d. S. Stryker, Treasurer; J. Graves,
W.; Geo. Mercer, c.; VIM. BlTge, r. S.
to n. G.; N. p. Newton. L. S. to N. G.;
A. knight, r. S. to v. g.; B. Il. Taylor,
L. S. to v. e.; James Watkins, r. S. S.;
Robert Cook, T.. s.; Henry Gerber, I.
G.; N. r. Barber, o. G.. The Trustees
are: j. w. Williams, S. L. Shedd, and
Joseph Liggatt. After the installation,
the lady friends of the Order served an ex-
CClClIL SupDCI III L AcuCA 11d1Is WLACAA VICE
highly enjoyed by all present. Not being
an Odd Fellow, we were not permitted to
enjoy the festive occasion, but are informed
that the social season continued until
late hour.
JUSTICES CoURT.-The following busi-
ness has been transacted i'll Justice Priv
ett's Court since our last issue:
Mr.. Privett desires us to state that we
to this matter, and says he did not intend
us to interpret his remarks as a refusal to
furnish the proceedings, but simply as ex-
pressinga request that had been made to
him by other parties. When called upon,
this week, he cheertully gave us a report of
the proceedings in his court
Lucy A. Hamilton VS.. Geo. w. Elliott
and J. r. Bailey; civil action to recover
money; Judgment by default.
r. G. Simmons VS.. Ta4J.s Wicks at
tachment; default.
Sol. King VS.. John w. Ballard and Adj
cline Ballard; judgment by confession.
The State of Oregon VS.. W. S. Williams;
Larceny /; defendant discharged.
ETaHTH OF JANUARY.-W Wednesday last
was the fifty-eighth anniversary of the
Battle of New Orleans" at which Gen.
Jackson won his brightest laurels. No
particular observance of the day was no
ticed in this city. The time is yet green
in our memory when this day was celebra-
ted by bonfires, illuminations, and firing
Of salutes but alas ! patriotism is waning,
md celebrations are getting too ''e4pens-
i've" to be indulged in at the present day.
THE OLD BRIDGE.-The County Court
mas ordered the removal of the old bridge
over Mary's river, at the upper end of
own. How many fond recollcctions this
Did structure calls to mind. Could it but
speak, it would tell of words spoken by
sweetest lips, in softest whispers; of
1lighted vows and innocent flirtations
But, like all else, it has gone, anda solemn
ilence reigns where once the voice of love |
vas wont to find utterance.
A DELICIOUS RUMoR.-It was currently |
eported, on Thursday evening, that a |
'oung gentleman of this city had led a fair
ne to the hymeneal altar. The young
oodlums prepared for a charivari, but,
efore complimentingt the gentleman, learn
d that the story was false. We called up
n the gentleman, yesterday, and he in
ormed us that he had never been married
4 his life. sEss sa .e@@.
BENTON COUNTY AIMANAc.-Mr. Carter
as been unavoidably delayed in issuing
is almanac; but now has it about ready
Dr. the binder We have been shown some
the advance sheets, and can say that
hey are printed in the best possible style.
he work will be delivered in a few days.
The STAGE SToPPED.-On Wednesday
lst the stage. was unable to go but a few
lilies below the city, on account of high
,ater in Stewart's Creek. On Thursday
reached Rainwater's, abouta mile above
lbany, from whence the mails were trans
orted to that city in skiff.
ALMosr.-A runaway was about to oc-
III, in front OF Fox's store, the other day,
nd we were prepared for sensational
port Of it; but that polite gentleman,
ames Eglin, being an expert with the
(" prevented the rushing steeds
um getting start. @
Nor ONE OF 'EM.-Hale Backensto in
rms us that he is not one of them things
llich we called him two weeks ago-'ta
GATED landowner He bought only
le house he occupies, not the ground on
hich it stands. III
INDIAN MoNEY.-Gen. Palmer passed
rough town, on Thursday, en- route for
lem, having been notified by Superin-
ndent Odeneal that some money was in
at city, for the Agency at Siletz. 4
DETAINED.-The party of Odd Fellows
c;f ,,,,. al from Tho NV 1Unro conn