The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-12-15

/ At the late meeting Of the State Sunda!
School Convention, DIR. q. w. Grey, Of .thi
city, was appointed Secretary for Linn Coun
ty, for tho purpose Of organizing Count.
Conyention. He would like Sunday Schoof
in different parts Of tho county to oorrospon.
with him, with view Of having oonyon
tion next spring.
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"Webfootors with families will please bcal
in mind that they can't play themselves Of
for single mon in Prineyillc. They CAM
ring their bell here, "-Ne,p,. What does
this mean It can't possibly refer to any
one from Linn county, for We arc known ioI
our reetitnde In such matters.
The Common Council at q meeting held
last Tuesday evening confirmed tho election
of Mr. John Brush as Alderman in tho Third
Ward and granted him certificate Of cleo,
tion. lFe think this action will meet the
approval of our citizens generally, insamuch
as Mr. Brush received majority OF votes in
his ward
There was a smile on the faeo Of Que oi
our citizens the first of the week, aoont ton
rods long. Ho had purchased awhile ago
sveral blocks Of Albina property, and was
receiving big offers for il, so that he might
have sold il at donblo its cost, making two
or three thousand dollars by the operation
but he shut hir lips aud said "I'll be blowed
II don't keep It,"
The river has been rising fast this week.
Wednesday night it was nine feet above
low water mark, and during tho night raised
several feet more. wero there any snow in
the mountains and were it teo keep on rain.
at the present rate for several months there
is no doubt the water would be 80 or 80
feet above low water mark. and some dam-
age be done along the river. At least this
il the opinion Of experts.
r ID Wilson. OF orezoa@City, and Thom1s
Holman. of Salem. have been here for a day
or two examining tho lay OF land between
here and Ellsadale. with view Of bringing
water from that place to run mill and other
machinery. Should they conclude to en-,
bark ia the Enterprise, IL win be carried "a
success. As they are energetic gentlemen and
thoroughly understand the nature OF the
work contemplated. Dallas Ikimiszr.
Philomath is now full fledged city with
Mayor, Recorder, Marshal. Treasurer and
ak Aldermen. Here they are Mayor
W T Bryan Recorder. Julius Brownson
Marshal, NJ Boon f; Treasurer, J l. Akin
Conncilmen. l.t ward. Jacob Henkle 2nG
ward, ] + Ienkle. T Harris 3rd ward
L Watson. Wilcox. There was tie
vote for Councilman ia the lss ward, DO
tween L II Price and J p Rowland. TIT
council viii organize on Monday. Jan. /.
Wednesday afternoon another bridge brok
down this side of Oregon City making Il
necessary for the passengers ant baggage q
be transferred 10 tho train on this side Q
tie break. IL was caused by the givinI
away Of dam At New Era. the water rash
ing down. and carrying away countr.
bridge and then taking the railroad bridge
We understand that two or three bridge
this side are in an unsafe condition aud vii
have TO be repaired before being used.
The Walla WallaiAns feel preund. The,
haYe at last received their silsby steamer
the best in the world. so they claim.
throws stream tho length OF tho city.
distance, TO DO more particular Of ). l3G feet
When placed in front of = burning baildin
the fire Immediately subsidies frosa shee
fear. The citizens viii cancel their insnr
ance policies and everybody expects TO be
CONS rich from insurance premiums saved
At least this is the substance OF some {
their dreams.