The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-28

Tuesday. The Bulletin explains bv
saying, a new aud faster press was
put up for il, but upon the first trial
two cogs give way, delaying the issue
until too late for the mails. The
press was repaired and hereafter the
paper will be on time.
Rev. Mr.. McDougall lectnred several
times during last week, on temperance
He organized lodge of the lndepend-
ent Order Champions ofthe Red Cross,
with thirty odd members. He also
preached twice. on Sunday, at the Court
House.
All the schools of Jefferson have
taken,a vacation for two weeks to give
the measles, which have Just started
in. n fair chance to "come out"
Chas. Barnes, .Tohn Iiackleman,
Bart. Crooks, W. S. Ncwbury, VIM.
Rumbaugh. and Others expect to erect
residences during the coming season.
The hoodlums of Jefferson the other
night got away with six cross-crlt
saws, which they hung on the trees
half a mile away.
Mrs. Russell. a widow lady, has
purchased a lot on Railroad street,
and intends erecting a residence there
on at once.
WIN. Rumbaugh contemplates GO
ing into the manufacture of broomS.
during the coming season, larger than
ever. As he is master Of the business,
always doing good work, we wish him
the greatest success.
The balance of the property belong
ing to the Beaver Hosiery Company,
at Jefferson. was sold last Saturday.
Mr.. L. G. Burkhart, agent for the
Linn County Grange Association, went
to Portland on Tuesday on business,
A Touring mill, especially for Gus
tom work grind for toll, is talked of.
Probably a good investment.
A. Carothers & Co. will commence
the manufacture of Soda this season
with enlarged facilities.
A large amount Of lumber Is finding
its way into the city from Pass Creek.
We are indebted to Senator Mitchell.
we suppose, for copies Of the Congress
sjonnl Record. Thanks.
First class butter commands 37lac
per pound in this market, while the
kind generally offered under the name
ofbutter is dull sale at any figure.
The prevailing weather Is telling on
corns and bunions. Light boots are
laid aside, and slippers and moccasins
used instead.
The lumber for a business house, on
the property of G. Westlake, First
street, west of Lyon, is on the ground,
and mechanics will soon be busy in
its erection. 1t is to be occupied, we
learn, as a millinery store.
Our old time friend, Mr.. George
Steele, of Portland, gave us friendly |
shake Of the hand on Thursday. |
George is a large hearted boy, and we
are glad to hear of his success. May |
his shadow never grow less.
The first meeting of the Champions
of the Red Cross. under the new or
ganiMtion, transpired on Thursday
night. Elder Stephenson Is the big
chief. boss tyee, head center--or what
ever the title may be.
Remember the Supper and Sociable
at the Opera House next Wednesday
evening. An abundance of good
things to tempt the appetite may be
expected, while those who.
On social converse bent,
Can tune their Tyres and let em went.
We had the pleasure Of making the
acquaintance of DIR. Gibson, on Thurs
day last. The DIR. reached Oregon on
the last ocean steamer, and came to
this city on Thursday. He is looking
for desirable location in our State,
and was much pleased with Albany
and her people.
J. f. Mccoy has purchased the lot
John Schmeer, on First
street west of Ellsworth, where he in
tends erecting a building in which to
conduct his harness and saddlery busi-
ness. A portion OF the lumber ~ now
on the ground.
Messrs. Graf q Collar have re-
ceived fine assortment Of furniture;
comprising everything needed for