The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-03-10
STATS ITEAs.


Isaac Davis of North Yamhill died
at his home on the 21th ult. of cancer.
He was an old and highly respected
citizen Of Yamhill county.
Smelt are running heavily in the
Columbia river. They are of fine
quality. There are two tons Of them
lying at the dock at Eagle Cliff. Some
few spring salmon have also been
caught at Westport.
The Oregon Shsrt Line, IL is
thought, will be completed from
Granger to Baker City by next year.
We understand that sixty-foar miles
OF rails have been laid from Granger
west, and seventy miles of grading
finished beyond that point ready for
the rails. 0regoaiaa.
On Friday last, Mr.. A. Is. Com
stock, head miller Of the Imperial
mills, and who has been connected
with the establishment since the time
it was owned by the late Mr.. Harvey,
met with veG severe accident that
came very near being fatal one. Nr.
Cemstock had gone into the base
ment of the mill to fix lighter rod,
and being close to the shaft of the wa
ter wheel, his ceat became entangled
and he was wound around it, but
managed to hold on by support and
cry for help. He was heard and the
water was instantly shut off. Mr.. Il.
D. Wilson In the meantime rushed
down and severed Mr. Comstock's
clothing from the shaft. Mr.. Com
stcek's beard had become wound up
with his clothing and q portion of is
cut with the clothing. When cxtri-
Gated from his dangerous position
his hand was found to be severely
cut, his side considerably abrased and
his face bruised. but no injuries were
received. It was narrow escape and
Mr.. Comstock's many friends will be
glad to learn that it WAS no worse.
Or. City EnterPriSs.
Sam. Price, a wood-sawyer whom
almost every body knows, was last
Thursday night March End. the vic
tim ofa most ridiculous practical joke.
It seams that the festive Samuel,
who is only about 45 years old, be-
came enamored of pretty yeuug
girl who occupies tho position of
chambermaid at the hichmoad house,
which fact was well known among the
boardeEs Of the caravaRsary. The
girl on account Of the difference In
their ages and social position did not
reciprocatd his manly affection, but
allowed him TO continue his devotions.
Last zight an offeEiuate looking
waiter named Jasper, who works in
the house was dressed in neat-fit-
ting lady's costume, aud when Price
made his usual evening call presented
himself in the plaea OF tho chamber
maid. Price did not nstice the de
csptIon in the partially dsrken0d
room, and was oyetjoyed when on
pressing his suit as usual, the sup
pased chambermaid consented 10
their marriage. Price being man
Of business, wanted the nuptials con.
summated Immediately, to which
eshe" also consented. James Woods,
driver in the o L Co.'S employ, who
had previously dressed in female at
tire, acted as bridesmaid; James Hall
an old Californian, was palmed Off as
a justice OF the peace, while James
Johnston, the originator of the sell
was best man and master OF ceremo-
nies. The rits was performed in
room 81 with due solemn!ty, every
one Engaged in it playing his part
50 well az to completely dupe the
oVerjoysd Samuel. After the sealing
kiss and subsequent congratulations,
the bride and groom retired, which
was no sooner done than sshe" ran
into the hall screaming, and as had
been planned, brought crowd Of
probably forty peepIe to the room.
who set Samuel completely wild with
their jeers and yell5. Price did not
sly much, but was seen = short time
after with four revolvers, two breech-
lOadiag double-acting rifles and a
cannon Ia his vest pocket. He was
inquiring of a stranger whether he
had seen party by the name OF
ster.-Oregonian.
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