The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-07-07
60 RREsPoNDENcE
LEBANON S0rEs.
LEBANON July, 5lh. 1852.
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On last Monday G. w. Smith. who
has been Justice Of the Peace foe Leba-
non precinct for tho last four years,
turned over his docket to q w Cruson,
Justice-elect. Squire Smith during
his entire term has given very general
satisfaction. Being man of good
Judgment, combined with more than
ordinary knowledge Of law, be was able
to decide in such "A way as TO leave little
ground for complaint. Among his last
official acts was the uniting in mar
riage OF A. Giesler and Miss Kate
Brown. Tho pleasing task was por-
formed in such happy way that the
parties were indsed sorry that tho knot
had not been tied long before. lie re.
tires from Cilice with no stain upon the
robe Of justice, which he has 10 long
worn, and which fits him 80 well.
A rather serious accident beiell Ruff
Hiatt few days ago. Having occasion
to ride short distance, he mounted n
horse, and, thinking il hardly worth
while to bridle him, proceeded on his
way. lie had not gone far vixen the
horse became frightened, and started TO
run away. In trying to hold him, he
lost his balance, and was thrown upon
his left shoulder, which dislocated the
shoulder blade. DR.. Foley was called
upon, and set tho bone. Two weeks
rest ia the result Of trying 10 rido a
horss with simply halter, besi5os Il
doctor bin with the usual amount of
pain.
For more than "a month Tho citizsns
were getting everything ready for the
celebration Of the Fourth OF July
Preparations OF an extensive kind, aud
expense without stint were made. As
the day approached, the details were
moro fully arranged and everything
seemed favorabls for good time.
Nothing seemed lacking except bright
day TO make il successful. You can
Imagine the disappointment, when, Hs
the day dawned, the Occgon mist begau
to descend. and, as the people poured in
tho rain poured down. IL looked
gloomy after 30 much preparation, and
yet there Wis feeling that no better
Fourth was ever enjoyed after the long
dry spoil than to listen 70 the falling
music Of the patter Of tho raia. The
attendance was very large, even under
the Encouragement Of tho weather,
numbering neatly 1900. 1he exercises,
instead of being held ia the grove, were
conducted in tbs afternoon IN the
square. The bands from AIbauy opsE-
ed with an appropriate piece, after
which the choir followed The ohap-
lain then offered prayer, when Hon. w.
+. Bilyeu, in clear aud impressive
manner, read the memorable Declara-
tion. Tho orator Of tho day, lion. j
X. Weathetford, was then introduced
and delivered highly pleasing and
thsughtfu! Grafton on the duties and
obligations Of a citizen Of this great
republic. IL WAS Ne!l received, and
had il not been for the untimely ayriv,
al Of the Horrible" the attention
would have been good TO the lass. Thus
graceful and well-drcssed group attract
ell special attention, and with thsig
antics aud pranks received hearty con
gralulations. The dag closed With .
briilisnt display Of fireworks, also with
grand ball at tho Bena halt. The
best Of order was maintained and great
credit is due the marshal as we'll us the
Presideot Of the day for the successful
manner in which they discharged their
duties.
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