The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-12-08

This lecture is both interesting and instruc-
tive. and Mr.. Simpson Has been universally
complinented by the numerous audiences
who have heard him. All are invited.
ANNUAL ELECTIoN.-The stockholders
in Linn Engine Co. No. are summoned
to meet at the hall of said Company, in
this city, on the fourth Monday of the
present month, to-wit, December 25th, at
the hour of o'clock p. NJ. of said day. for
the purpose of elcctfng six Directors to-
serve the coming year. See notice else-~
where.
NEW BUSINESS IIoUsE.-Fred Graf hav-
ing purchased the lot east of Meyer g
Fox's bakery, on First street, is erecting
two-story frame business house, 81 feet
wide by 90 feet in length. When finished
he will have splendid place to display the
elegant furniture he keeps constantly on
hand.
FAIR REcEIPTs.-rhe Aid Society reS
ceived, at its fair Thursday night Of last
week, one hundred and twenty dollars
expenses, tllirty-three dollars; net profits,
eighty-seven dollars. The ladies return
thanks to all who made donations; to Mr..
Froman; to Albany Brass Band, and to
the printers.
Our friend John w. Cleaver, Esq, CALI
ed on Wednesday. A few days ago Mr.
Cleaver removed his family to Eugene
City, where he purposes to reside for a
time to give his children the benefit of the
fine institution OF learning, Under the fos-
tering care of the State, located there.
Ice CREAM AND OYSTERS. ladies of
the First Presbyterian Church will give
festival on Monday evening, january 1st.
1877, at which there will be oceans of les
cream. slatEers of Shoalwater Bay oysters,
etc. A general invitation to the friends
and public is cordially extended
|, BAPTIsED.-Rev. j. F. De Wore. pastor
of the NJ. e. Church of this city, adminis-
tered the rites of baptism to Mr.. and Miss
Skeels jbrother and sister, by immersion,
In the Willamette river ut foot Of Ellsworth
street, on Saturday last.
The sixty-nine acres sold at public adc<
| ton November 11th, belonging to w b.
GiIson's estate, brought $632 IA. The
land surrounds sodaville. and we should
think sold very reasonable. The sale was.
confirmed the first of the week.
COME OUT.-The College Improvement
Society will meet at Sigma Phi room on
Tuesday evening, December 18th, for the
transaction of important business. A fulF
attendance is desired.
WINTERfsH.-We have been having
winterish weather during the week-sharp
and frosty, but not cold enough to freeze
to any extent.
| Miss Libbie Halbrook and her brother,
| Allen, returned to their home in this city,
from a visit to Walla walla valley, last
| Wednesday.
| The fence around the College grounds Is
! completed, and the painters are at work.
| Ornamental and shade trees are to be set
out in the grounds.
| The funeral of the late George Humph--
rey, transpired at O'Clock p. NJ. of Thurs
day. Deceased was member of the U. p.
| Church.
BAPTIST CONCERT. The Baptist Sunday
School give concert next Wednesday
evening. It'll be way up. See pro-
gramme elsewhere.
CHRISTMAS TREEs-The NJ. E. and
Baptist Sunday Schools will each erect
| Christmas trees on Monday evening, De-
cember 25tIl.
| At the Salem city election on Monday,
the entire Republican ticket was elected
| by handsome majorities.
Wheat 9oc and advancing. Potatoes SOC
per bushel, buying; retailing from stores
at 75c.
| Geo. B. Henton, the new druggist at n.
| Saltmarsh's establishment, Is inst from
Iowa, and is most accomplish ed druggist.
! A fight between two prominent Demo-
Gratis of this city created quite little bveeze
OF excitement Tuesday morning. Fciitzcs.-
We understand that the Benton County
Circuit Court, at It's last term. granted
Airs. Ben. kohn's prayer for a divorce.
Sam Miller is fitting up his brick black
| smith shop in elegant style.
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Coal oil is now quoted at 75c per gallon.
at retail, 6oc by the five gallon can.
aIARRKED.
In IIalsey,- December Sd. 1876, at the
residence of Franklin Presley, by j. Al.
Pearl, J. p, Mr.. w. NJ. Allingham and
Miss Leora A. Smith-all of Linn county,
Oregon.
/ December 7th, 1876, att the residences IA
the brides father, Hon. John m. Smith.
near Lebanon. by Rev. DR.. S. @. Irvine.
Mr.. d. V. S. Reid and Miss Mary smith,.