The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1875-01-29
LEBANON oN rnn Ely.


LiRht' Install and FenGt-SOciable and
nce--Improvements Editorial obssr-
vRtiOns, etc, etc.
Last Saturday evening, in company
with several Brethren of the Mystic
Tie from this city, we made trip to
Lebanon, over rough and rugged
road-so to speak. The occasion was
the annual installation of the newly
elected officers of Lebanon Lodge No.
A A. F. a. A. M. Arriving there about
5 p. NJ, after three hours ride, we
found the village alive with ''Morgan
killers" and their families-all come
to enjoy the annual reunion and sea-
son of refreshment. The following
officers were publicly Installed in the
presence of crowded hall of speeta-
tors, r. Cheadle, w. NJ; E. Keebler,
s. W.; r. McCally, ]. W.; Jas. L.
Cowan, Treas; c. B. Montague, Sec'y;
Geo. F. Burkhart, S. D.; A. B. Griggs,
J. D.; Jacob OberhaltSer and P. Lem
berger, Stewards; NJ. Snyder, Tyler.
At the close of the installation cere-
monies sumptuous feast was partaken
of in a large hall, to which nearly two
hundred persons did ample justice.
This supper was prepared by Mrs.
Compton, and the well provided table,
with its most excellent prepared edi-
bles, spoke volumes in favor of the
amiable hostess culinary taste. (Of
course she isn't responsible for the
rather questionable manner in which
the committee on refreshments sup
piled her with a sufficient number of
chickens for the feast,)
After the supper had been partaken
of, two large halls were found, well
warmed and llghted--one of which
was appropriated by those of the
youngsters who desired to "trip the
light fantastic" and the other one was
occupied by an equally jolly crowd of
"children Of larger growth" who
amused themselves with choice instru-
mental and vocal music, old-fashioned
games, plays, etc. making the merri-
est evening we have witnessed for
many day. For real jovial fun and
warm hearted sociability, commend
us to the Lebanonites every time.
We were surprised to observe the
rapid strides in the line of improve
ment made by cur "Athens of Linn
since our last visit to that place a few
months ago. We observed a full dozen
of new houses which have sprung up,
as it were, almost in night, and all
seem to be occupied either as business
houses or dwellings. Among the resi-
dences recently built the most promi-
uent is that of Mr.. Milton Snyder,
which will compare fayorably in arch
itectural design and finish with our
best Albany residences.
The new livery stable of w. B. Don
lea is model of neatness, and is an
ornament and credit to the town.
The stores of j. 4. Cowan aud Mon
tague & McCally are fully patronized,
and deserve 10 be, as they are kept by
the best fellows in that burg.
Mrs Wheeler has neat and benu-
tiful little millinery store.
Mrs. Compton Il Daughter also have
handsome millinery and dress maxi
ing establishment which they adver-
tise in this weeks issue Of the DEMO
GRAFT. We commend those ladies TO
our feminine friends in that vicinity
Lebanon is fast approaching that in
teresting size when it will be knocking
at the door of our Legislature for mu-
nicipal honors and dignities.
Squire Montague had vagrant In
dian before him last week for stealing
chickens, but the gushing hearted and
sympathetic Squire knew how it was
himself and let Mr.. Lo off with gen.
tie and fearful reprimand.
One of the Lebanon younkers at the
sociable Saturday night tried to kiss 9
pretty girl while the candles were be
ing lighted, but we heard thwack IL
the dark that didn't sound like kiss
THAT is, if we know ourself) and wher
the ligh S were struck we observed
that the aspiring youth had mighty
red ear, from which sign we took j
that that girl wasn't that sort of hair
pin.
Lebanon Academy is running unde
a full patronage and is said to be a sue
cessful aud popular institution.
Lebanon has two first class bands
viz: The brass band led by Prof
Compton, and the tin pan band, engin
eered by Prof Cowan. Each leade
was recently presented by beautiful
and appropriate testimonial of afIec
tionate regard By the grateful and ap
preciative populace.
The Masonic Fraternity own a larg
and commodous building, the uppe
part of which is used for their hall an
the lower story is rented to th
Grangers for similar purposes. Bot
orders seem to be flourishing and poi
ular
We didn't notice any grasshoppe
sufferer at Lebanon, but, unless the
have an unlimited supply of proyi'
ions the way grub disappeared tn
night we were especially in tn
row of seats occupied by Joe Nicl
aud Jim Cowan-would make on
think a famine might be expecte
there shortly aud distressing appea
be sent up for donation.
MONTHLY MISUNDERSTANDING is Il
} programme of the next regular MONTH
, meeting Of the Albany Sabbath scho
, Union, to be held in the NJ. E. ChurC
next Monday evening.
Ist--Alusic.