The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1875-07-02


of VIM. Rifles, IN Benton county,, four or
five miles from this city. burned mp this
morning. The fire caught. from burning
brush. A header and mower were con-
srtned with the barn. Probable loss, $780,
This isquite loss to Bill. and will make
him scratch his head with redoubied en-.
eHgy. We sympatllise with Bill in his loss.
nevertheless.
Picnic .-A picnic anls dance comes off,
tomorrow picnic just across the~river.
from Spring Hill. and the dance at the
residence of Mr.. Bowman, Spring Hill.
rhere'll be a large attendance from this
burg.
The material for roofing John Burk-
ilart's elegant new residence arrived from
Port land today. It IL a heavy water and
verliin proof paper, manufactured in the
East. We understand that Dave Froman's
new brick is to be rooted with the same
material.
Mr.. n. Baum bonght 1900 pounds OF
wool from the Halsey Store & Warpffouse
Company to-day. Terms private. ,cfiis,
makes 81, 900 pounds of wool Baum has
purchased of this Go. this week.
DIR. Givens, of Hillsboro. W a>liingtons
county, will locate i'm Brownsville in 81 few
days. He hasa first class reputation as
successful practitioner.
fyou really want to buy good wagon
or any Kind OF agricultural implements or
He is determined to close out anyhow.
No new developments with regard to
the robbery of the Sheriff. 1t WAS Il most
strange robbery, and eSeiiesa vast amount
of ofcommel.t. The thief will be caught yet
mark that. He LETT missionary.
OYSTER SUPrE1s.-Western Star Lodge.
I. O. G. T., of this city, will give an
oyster supper at the Oper.. Ilous;, OH next
Wednesday night.
A large nnnlber of ties came mp to-day
TO be used ia repairing the road between
this city aud Sl,eo.l. -
BoRN.-In this city. Ju..e 9Th. S15,
to the wifi. of B. r. Waiting. daughter
Off. B. Comely, i, daughter.
Rev. Jos. Emery and wife, of Corvallis,
passed through tile city to-day, on their
way home from Salem.
Two very large red foxes lr,ve been seen
ut different times Lately. la.rigritmtirg the
woods that skirt Oak creek. "a mile and a
half east of this city.
Four car loads oftelcgrapl, poles, cedar.
to be used in bnikling new line between
this city and Shetld, came up to-day.
Rev. J. Bowersox will preach in the
Opera House Oh Sunday at IL O'Clock A. II.
June 27th. All are inyitct..
BeIding s. Co. have commenced the
manufacture of mill and barn brOouls-a
superior broom.
Business lively to-lhy-a good many
people in town.
The health in Polk county is reported rs
much better than it was n few weeks ago.
w. F. Hendrickson started for Dixie,
Polk county, to-day.
Four men in jail-b,lsiness looking mp.
Wool is quoted ut 22isa 23c to-day.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1879
Senator Mitchell passed elewn OH the
noon train yesterday for Portland.
To-day was the warmest we have had
for u good while.
| Slatliers of people at the B--wiiatyou-
maycstllit picnic.
Union services at the Court House to-
morrow evening. remember, when 1t Is
expected that everybody will attend.
Il
en- route for cslmpineeting at Robert s
bridge. s
Everybody should put i'm an appearance
at church, especially those who have
| purchased new clothes.
Cheer up. my friend. nor ever cllafe,
Tho dangers should increase;
For heaven, who keeps the sparrows safe,
Will not forget the geese!
The young party with the stiff. sqaeaky,
Saratogies (<hoeS) will appear af church To-
morrow. late, and prailce clear up to the
front seats.
1Tessrs. A. Carothers & Co. are doing
an immense business I'm the bottled soda
ltile-and business for the season has hardly
opened.
Mrs. S. Martin, guardian, etc, win sell
at public auction. August 2d ensuing,
! horse door in this city. Terms are, par
cash. balance iil.six iisoiitlis.
Ho! FoR RJUNeTIoN.-t,ur fire CoHpany
has accepted the imitation of the citizens
and will go 10 Junction City and celebrate
/ tsn the 9Th of July Ia tie evening ths
firenlen give ball at the Opera House.
OFFICERS EIEcT.-At the election fo
1 officers of Orgeana Encampnlent, I.O.O.F.
last NIGHT N Baum was elected C.. p