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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1880-12-31
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the drug business Of Dr. Q. ?. s.

the drug business of DR.. o. 2. S.
Plummer, making the purchase al
most entirely on credit Since that
time he has largely increased the
stock, aud now has one of the finest
stocks OF drugs and chemicals, books
and stationery, and all classes of fancy
aud toilet articles north Of San Fran
cisco. His store is a model of neat
ness and taste, and tho fresh, tidy
appearances Of his stock denotes con-
slant attention to business. He is
manufacturing quite number of pro-
prietary articles, which are meeting
with good success ; and Is also build
ing up a jobbing trade Of no mean
Dimensions. DR.. P,ummer is man
of family, is permanently located in
Albany and has an abiding faith in
her future growth and prosperity. 3
live, wide awake, thorough business
man, having alwaysa good word and
willing hand for the best interests Of
the city, we have OILY to say that all
such men as he are welcome as val.
liable additions to cur population.
AT DR.. Plummer's store Mr.. Wm.
Peacock, Of Benton Co., Oregon, has
on exhibition. In a nicely arranged
case, one of the finest collections oi
specimens of taxidermy on the Pacific
coast. Mr.. Peacock is a taxidermist
of considerable reputation, and in the
arrangement and classification of hi:
work has shown excellent taste and
ability. It is quite an attraction Al
this popular drug store, and is vel
worthy visit from our citizens and
strangers visiting the city.
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suE.E AND HEAVY HAzDwAzr.

NESSBS. PETERS x sOX,
successors to D. G. Clark in the general
hardware business, are located on the
south side of First street, between
Ferry and Washington. They are the
agents at this place for Wells, Fargo &
Co.'S Express, and carry a falI and ex-
elusive line of shelf and heavy hard
ware The present firm was organized
in October, 1880, and have already
largely increased the business and add
ea many new features, making it one
of the mast complete hardware stores
in the State. It Is their intention %
keep the business fully up to the times,
and to carry at all times full stock in
their line Of goods. 3Ir. VS.. Peters
came to Albany from Portland IN 1874
aud clerked for Dir. Clark until the
organization Of the present firm. Mr
E. Z. Sox first came to Albany from
Illinois IN 1871. He returned to that
State IN 1876, coming back to Albany
again in 1879, since Which time up to
within few days ago, when he re
signed, he has been principal OF the
public schools at tlis place. Both gen
tlemen are well known, and the bust
ness they have purchased Is well estab-
iished. We Predies for the new firm =
Euocaszfal future. They inform US the
express bssiness Of Wells, Fargo L Co.
at this point IS largely increasing.
JULIUS GRABwoHL,
at No. 81 First street, Is one Of Al
bany's oldest business men, having
come here in 1853 from California. He
is AZ present dealing in Builders and
Shelf Hardware, Crockery, Paints and
OILS, although in previous years of his
residence here he has been engaged in
the Bakery, Cigar, Tobacco, Liquor,
Stove, Hardware and General Mer-
chandise. He has twice been mem
Der of the City Council, once in 1869
and again in 1879. Mr.. Gradwobl
tells US he has always found business
good in the various lines in which he
has been engaged, and believes that
Albany VIII be, as it always has been,
a good business point. He is also the
agent at this place for several frst-clsss
insurance comPeniea. One Of Albany's
first merchants and business men, com
ing here at so early day, Ar. Grad
wohl has seen our city grow mp from a
mere hamlet, and has every faith tlat
1t viii continue TO grow.
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nARNnss ANp sApDaERY.
THoMPsoN 8 Mc'CnY

AAuAESoA = NJ COAy
Located on the south side Of First
street between Washington and Fer
ry streets, are ONO of the oldest firms
in tho harness and saddlery business
in the Willamette Valley. The bust,
ness was established over twenty
years ago, and the firm has under
gone several changes in partners and
by death since that time. 1t is now
managed by Mr. J. Z. Mccoy, the
Thompson OF the firm being Mrs. L.
NJ. Thompson. They do a general
manufacturing and repairing business
and carry very large and COM
plete assortment of all goods in their
line. They have one of the largest
stocks of this class of goods embracing
harness hardware in the Valley, and
are doing a considerable jobbine
trade. Tho business of the firm i.
good and increasing. None but ex
perIenced Yorkmen are employed
and only tirst-class stock Is used.
RuGARrs 8 DunRuILLE,
On First street, one door east of Nc
Ilwain's, started Ia the harness anc
saddlery business in 1878 and arr
carrying a fair stock OF goods in thi.
line, and manufacture to order and
for the trade. They also do all kinds
of repairing. Both are experienced
workmen, and warrant all work,
Mr.. 0. Rubarts came to Albany from
Illinois in 1852, and has resided here
ever since, and was for many years
IN employe of Messrs. Thompson 4
Irving-now Mccoy.
Mr.. John DunrilIe came to Albany
in 1874, and was also an employee
Of Thompson & Irving. He is orig
InaIIy from Ottawa, Canada.
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VARIETY sToEl:s.
MR. ED. pAua,

Proprietor of the attractive little va
rlety store, corner First and Broadal-
bin streets, came TO Albany in 1871
from Germany, and is native Of
Bohemia. He opened his present
business in 1877 and has had a fair,
average trade, which is gradually in
creasing. lie carries a good stock Of
cigars and tobacco, school books, sta
tionery, gents furnishing goods, fan
cy goods, pictures, etc., and keeps
his establishment crowded full of the
class OF goods usually found In a first
class variety store. Ills store is neat
and tasty, and his holiday stock very
complete, with the many things that
60 to make our Christmas and New
Year times full Of pleasant memories
of old Santa Claus and stockings hung
by the chimney side brimming full of
good things.
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IaNATZ Foy.

Doing business on BIrst street, near
the corner of Ferry, carries a good
assortment of gents furnishing goods,
cigars and tobacco, notions and fancy
goods. Mr. Fox established himself
in business here in 1877, having come
here the year previousfrom Corvallis.
Ho came to the state in 1866 from
zndiana. DIR. Fox has enjoyed a
fare share of trade in his line, and
tells US his business is gradually in
creasing. lie ifas made speciality
of fine holiday goods, and has them
well displayed.
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CHARLES DEunEl,

Tailor and cutter, is located on tho
south side Of First street between
Washington and Ferry. Mr. Doubol
has followed tho tailoring business aihce
boy and is thoroughly experienced.
He does all classes Of cutting and fit
ting and warrants all work. Ho came
to this country from Germany in 1853
and sas in Canada for many years. lie
came to Albany in 1878 and opened
his present business at that time. Since
opening he has enjoyed fair trade.
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oun FuRNTlTuRE TRADE.

Isin prosperous condition, and nearly
II not all furniture used in Albany
and vicinity is manufactured by homo
concerns. The consequence Is that
furniture can be purchased here at
reasonable pricee, and many hundreds
OF dollars are saved to the community
every year in freIghts on this one
Item of household economy,
The establishment Of
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best makes in tho country. They do
considerable manufacturing, and the
repairing Departments 10 under tho per.
sonal supervision Of one Of the firm,
satisfaction being always guaranteed.
Although they have made little effort
toward establishing n jobbing trade,
yet this branch Of their businoss has
assumed respectable Dimensions, and is
on the increase. Their store is one Of
the neatcst and best arranged in the
city, and possesses many attractions for
tho lovers of fne iewelry Besides
their business IN Albany, the Titus
Bros. are also operating large stock
ranch in Wasco county, devoted 10
raising and breeding horses This en-.
tcrprisc has proven profitable one
and tho MeSsrs. Titus propose to sec
rhat tho "Nebfoot State" can do in
this direction.
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TAILons.
". 1t GRAiItH& SOS,

The popular merchant tailors, located
on First street near The corner Of Fer
ry, came to Albany from Michigan in
1875 and opened their present business
at that time. Since that time thoy
have enjoyed fair trade which is grad
ually increasing. They carry fne
stock Of imported and domcssic cloths
and are prepared 20 .arn out frst-class
work in every icsp,c.. They DO all
kinds of cutting end fitting, and VIC
recommend those who wish TO dress
we'll 10 give Graham & Son call.
They guarantee fa.isFtction in every
case
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FRED MUELLER,

On the nuTth-west corner OF First and
Ellsworth streets, Is doing a good
business In the general grocery and
provision line, and also runs bakery
In connection with the business. Dir.
John smcer first opened til Q business
In 1871, and Mr.. Mueller purchased
an interest In 1875, and In the Spring
of 1879 bought the entire business,
since which time he has enjoyed an
excellent patronage. He carries a
complete line Of groceries, provisions
and crockery and glass ware, and
keeps on hand all kinds of farm pro-
ducc. Mr.. Mueller came TO the
United States from Germany 10 1858,
and having been In the grocery and
bakery business since that time, Il
thoroughly experienced In The busi.
ness.
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wATcHMAssEIs AND JEWELERS..
TITUS BROS,

located in Fosters Block, First street,
carry a general stock Of Watches,
Clocks, Jewelry, and Silver and Plated
Ware. They came to Albany from
California in 1869 and are originally
from the State of New York. ]. 3.
Titus held the Office Of City Treasurer
in 1874, and J. d. Titus the same Office
in 1876. Practical men in their busi-
ness, they have built up a fine trade,
and have . choice stock Of goods Of tho
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Il. tAconn.

On the south side of First between
Ellsworth and Broadalbin streets, is ono
Of the pioneer tailors Of the Willamette
Valley. He does n general tailoring
business. including emitting. fitting and
repairing. IIc opened n shop in this
city over ten years ago and has always
enjoyed fair trade and the reputation
of a good workman. Dir Jacobs has
held the Office Of County Coroner for
Linn county.
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cEornaxc 80 ,lEx.s gsax.ss.lNc eoops.

CLOTHING AND MEMS SsssSssssiSt' GOODS.
Tho leldipg clothing and mems
furnishing establishment OF The city is
L. Z. BLAIS's,
situated at 62 First street, in Fos-
ter's Block. 1Tr. Blain came to
Oregon in 184s, and is therefore orc
OF the "O!d Oregonians." He has
been a resident of Albany since 1868,
and has been engaged in business
here since 1866. A man of large
business experience and a thorough
acquaintance with the wants Of our
people, Mr.. Blain is one Of our most
substantial and enteprising business
men. He has built up reputation
for fair dealing and general business
honesty, second to none of our leading
men, and has enjoyed ,in consequence,
lucrative trade. In society, as in
business, Mr.. Blain Is one of the most
genial, pleasant gentlemen that can
be found anywhere. In 1876 he
went into his present business, deal
ing exclusively in clothing and mems
furnishing goods, and has to-day an
immense stock and one Of the best
selected and most varied 10 be found
in the state. Believing that each
line Of business is best conducted
when carried on separately, he has
proved the good sense Of a rule that
should be universal, by giving Albany
thorough Illustration Of it in his es-
tablishment. lir Blain was elected
AIderman IN 1875. lie expresses
the opinion that Albany possesses
advantages that If developed would
make it one Of the best cities on the
coast, and believes it win always re-
tain its fair share of trade. To such
men as Mr.. Blain Albany owes her
good reputation as one Of the best
points topurchase goods and we heart
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native state is Wisconsin. lie en-
gagged In the harness and saddlery
business soon after after coming here,
In which business bc continued for
many years. In 1870 he bought an
interest II the business Of Mr.. Red
field, since which time it has been
carried on under the style Of Redhcld
q Irving.
Both gentlemen have had long and
successful business experience, and
possess knowledge Of the wants Of
their customers, which enables them
to hold a steady and lucrative pat
ronage. They carry only good goods
and offer them at reasonable prices.
Prompt, reliable and accommodating,
they deserve the success they have
won, and assure US that their pros
poets are bright for the coming year.
They arc each of them strong in the
faith that Albany Is one Of the best
business points on the Pacific slope,
and believe in her future develop
ment. Confident that the Iich and
productive country by which our city
Is surrounded, and the many natural
advantages which she possesses will
inevitably attract tie capital and la-
Dor needed TO develop them, they
cast their lots here with the deter.
mInation 10 stay, and are among oui
best business men.
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Matchmaker and Jeweler, is located on
the south side of First street, between
Ferry and Washington streets. Mr..
Zuckerman came to Albany from San
Francisco in 1873, and has enjoyed a
fair patronage since opening his bust
meas. IIe carries a small stock Of
watches and jewelry, and does a gene
raj repairing business, having the repu-
tation Of being firstelass workman.
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Nh. +. 5. DpNNlxo,

The undertaken and furniture dealer,
at I2l First street, carries full line
Of collins and easkets, of which goods
he makes n speciality, carrying a
hea Wy stock at all times. He has on
hand at present a large assortment of
ilne and cheap center tables, mostly
OF his own manufacture. lie does
some manufacturing both OF furniture
and collins, and is doing a good busi-
ness. Mr.. Dunning came TO Oregon
in 1873 from tho state of Ohio, and
lived in Salem until 1875, when he
came 10 Albany and Apened his pres
ent business. lie considers the busi-
ness outlook good, and is looking for
a better trade during 1851 than ever
before. While We can hardly wish
Mr.. Dnnning increased business in
the undertaking line, because Of what
it involves, yet we advise those in
need of goods In that line to give
him a call.
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In lhlslln the estaLIlshmenL Of
". 4. BALTIMORE,
0Eo. n. srRoXg,

located on the south side OF First street,
between Washington and Ferry, is do
ing a small but safe cash business in
the grocery and provision line, and
makes a speciality of farm produce and
fruits. He has lately added fish
market to his business, and although
Mr. Strong started his business on a
very small scale in 1877 he has built
,Ia fair trade, which is gradually get
ting better. Mr.. Strong camc to Ore
gon in ls49, and history of his life
and adventures while in the United
States service and on the plains would
make a volume Of no little interest.
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lily wish him a lorg eontinued and
uninterrupted success
Among our leading side-swske mer-
chants
MIR. }. NJ NOLAN,

Among our leading "ide-awske mer-
chants
MIR. }. NJ. NOLAN,
Proprietor Of tho farmers and No
chanic's Ono Price Cash Store" in
o'Toole's Block, corner Of Dreadalbin
and First streets, may be mentioned
Mr.. Nolan's business history, as con-
neeted with Albany, is an interesting
one, and illustrates what pluck and
close attention TO business, combined
with strict and thorough adherence to
the principles he advocates in business,
will do for man. Coming here from
California late in the year 1877 he
opened n small establishment on First
street, having only $500 to $500 Of
stock. As Mr. Nolan puts it, Al had
small store and few sholves, but even
then | had not goods enough 10 ill
them" But under the banner of "Cash,
One Price, and No Deviation" he soon
found he could increase tho business.
A thorough believer in advertising, al
ways pleasant and aaable TO customers,
carrying complete limo of all classes
of Mems Clothing and Furnishing
Goods, Blankets, Rubber and Oil
Clothing, etc, and with determine
ton to keep fully up with the times in
presenting his customers seasonablo
goods at reasonable prices, we predict
for Mr.. Nolan continuation of his
past gratifying success. Mr.. Nolan is
still young man, and unmarried. lie
believes in Albany's future, and says
he wants no better place To live. we
would suggest that it would be good
idea and an appropriate part Of the
work ahead for our young ladies that
some one of them take advantage oI
her leap year privileges, and make q
sure thing of keeping Mr. Nolan here
by adding the ties of pleasant HON,
to those Of his business affairs.
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?. 81. FRENCH,

located opposite tho Odd Fellows Tenn
pie, on First street, carries largo and
varied stock Of Jewelry, Watches,
Clocks, Silver aud Plated Ware, and
makes specially of several irst-class
makes Of apectaclea. Mr.. French has
"A 1ue stock Of goods, Keeps them we'll
arranged for display, and has one Of the
neatest stores in the city. Ho also
does all classes Of repairing, and has
built up since opening here in 1870 a
very good trade, which he informs M ia
increasing rapidly. lilo started in on
small scale, aud owes bis success to
strict attention to business, liberal adj
vortising aud frstclass workmanship.
lie will not DO undersold in tho jcwelry
line, and warrants all repairing. Mr..
Fronch came TO Oregon from California
in 1879, but is originally from Mime
apolis, Mimi, and is permanently To-
Gated here, intending to increase his
business rs the trade demands Il.
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DRY eooDs ASD cESEElL mnncuAS.
nfsE.
S. 3. YOUNG.


On the south side of First street, bo-
tween Washington and Ferry, is one
Of the oldest and most substantial mer-
chants and business men Of Albany and
one to whose enterprise aud public
spirit Albany owes not little. Mr.,
Young is the survivor of three partner
ships, tho frst firm being that of John
Barrows IS Co, of which he was
member, aud which was organized in
1866 and dissolved in 1871. The firm
Of Blain 4 Young succeeded to that Of
Barrows s. Co. and did business for
about enc year, when it became Blain,
Young & Co.,and so existed until 1871
when Mr. Young assumed control Of
the entire business and has since that
time conducted it alone. Since then he
has increased the mercantile BUSINESS
largely and to-day carries one of the
largest stocks of general mercandise in
in the State south of Portland. Ho
hat also erected large warehouse foe
the sale of agricultural implements,
which we notice elsewhere. Mr.. Young
came to Oregon from Iowa in 1852 and
settled down Just across the riv-
er from this city. He was clerk for
several years in the establishment Of
Mr.. Beach and served thorough and
faithful apprenticeship in his business.
Ar. Young is entirely selfmade map,
having started in with only willing
hands for capital and built himself up,
step by step, as the result of persever'
ing effort, close attention to business
aud strict business integrity. Mr.
Ysung is one of the men whom Albany
could least afford to lose, whether con
sidered as business man or socially
Advancing steadily with the times, pro
gressiye in lis business ideas, and thor
ough in all he undertakes, no mar
among all our business men is more
widely and favoraJly known than sam
uel L. Young.
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Is well known 10 The citizens OF Al
bany and vicinity, and his establish
ment in the Parrish Block, corner Of
First aud Ferry streets, is always
well stocked with clothing, boots and
shoes, dry goods, ladies' and gents
fancy furnishing goods, etc. Mr..
Jackson came to Albany from Callfor-
MIA in 1876, coming 10 tho coast from
the state Of New York In 1873. Con-
servativc in business matters he has
always enjoyed a fair share of pat
rUnage, and informs Us his trade is
gradually growing. Long experience
and a thorough understanding OF his
business, with good facilities for pur-
chasing, and the determination to
always give hiscustomerst theworth Of
their money has built up for Mr..
jackson a good reputation among our
merchants. He is hopeful Of Alba
ny's future, and thinke It only a
question Of time unfit she becomes
one of the leading manufacturing
towns of the northwest.
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oSE PRICE BAzAR.

Ia Tate's brick block on the north
side of First street, between Ferry and
Washington, was established in Decem-
Der 1880 and promises to give Albany
cheap one price establishment. The
stock is varied and consists of dry
goods, fancy and staple, notions, ETC.,
etc It is strictly cash concern and
keep no books Of accounts.
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coxgEeTIoxEzy. Erc.
HOFFMAN d JOSEPH,

located on the south side Of First ST.,
between Ferry and Broadalbin do an
extensive manufacturing and jobbing
business in candies and soda water.
They also have a large retail trade in
c:gar8 and tobacco and smokers arti-
cles. The business was FIRST opened in
1876 by Hoffman d Henton. Mr..
Henton sold out in 1879, 8Ir. Joseph
coming IN at that time. Since starting
it has grovn rapidly, and tie bottled
soda Of the firm is now on sale in all
tae valley towns, and the business has
become quite extensive. Bfr. Hoffman
came here from Michigan in 1875 and
Dir. Joseph came here from the same
State in 1867. DuriDg his residence
here prior to his buying an interest in
the present frm of Hoffman & Joseph.
Mr.. Joseph was engaged IN the grocery
an provision trade.
c. w. osBoRa,
Confectioner, and dealer IN cigars and
tobacco, located on the south side Of
First stree, uetween Ellsworth and
Broadallin. opened his present estab-
zisbnen6 ouIy a short time since, but is
doing a good tfade. Ie manufnctures
all kinds Of candy. Rie. Osborn came
originally from Ohio, but lived several
years in San francisco rreyions to
leoming 70 Albany
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". 1. WATKINS,

Located in oToole's block on Broad
albin street, carries groceries and pro-
visions, cigars and tobacco and buys
hides, fars and farm produce. Mr..
Watkins has a neat little store and al
though only established in October,
1880, has built up fair trade lie
always has on hand fresh butter and
eggs, and fruit and vegetables Of overy
description. He came to Albany in
1877 from Baker county, and TO Ore
gon from Missouri in 1864, lie pro
poses to sell goods as low as they can
be bought anywhere in the city, and
asks the public to give him a call,