The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-01-18

This town was duly Incorporated by
act Of the legislative assembly at lis
regular session 10 1878. The popula-
tion at this time Is about 600. There
Is probably no better grain growing
region In the county, than that cen.
tiguous TO Lebanon. Here the people
arc public spirited and enterprising,
the fruits Of which are to be seen In
The progress and growth, both Of the
city and surrounding county. Every
family has It's own neat residence, sur
rounded with shrubbery, fruits, berries,
flowers, ETC., where their lives seem
10 be spent as quietly and happily as
heart could wish. AT this place is
located the Santiam Academy, which
adds very much TO tho educational
mako up OF the character of tse peo-
pie Of the city and surrounding coun-
ty. II Is now under the control Of
Prof j l. Gilbert, assisted by corps
Of competent teachers. 1t was es-
tablished In 1854, and was incorpora-
ted by act Of the legislature, mainly
through the influence Of Hon Luther
Elkins, who, at that time was the
representative Of Linn county In the
territorial legislature. At that time
II was the only institution Of learning
Of the kind south OF Salem. 1t has
had many students who have gone
forth into the world, aud made their
mark-the brightest stars the state
affords. The public or district school
is ia flourishing condition, having
more than 100 pupils in daily atten-
dance. Here are organized lodges o.
/. o. o. T., A. o. U. w., A. +. & A
h., and grange Of patrons Of hus-
bandry At this point is bridge
spanning the South 6antiam River
which serves to.conduct large trade
from citizens who live across the rivel
10 Lebanon. Also at this point the
Santiam Canal 10 led out Of th'
South Santiam river and runs themes
Ia miles across the level prairie TO A.
bany. Lebanon Is connected will
Albany and the o. and Q. r. by I
branch road OF the latter.
The Lebanon Touring mills are sit
uated at the north end Of the town OF
a natural outlet, a slough from th'
Santiam, and at the head Of the Ca
nal. Tho water power thus obtained
Is secure and ample for all milling
purposes. The cost Of these mills erig-
inalIy was about $4,000, bat mani
improvements have been made since
Fifty thousand bushels of wheat art
ground yearly at this mill.
There is large sash and door factory
here furnished with universal wood
worker, doing a very extensive bust
ness. Also large aud commodioui
grain elevator near the depot, which
nov has in store about $4,000 bush
els Of wheat.
Here health is good. Lands in culti-
vation are worth from sl5 to 80 PEI
acre. Stages run daily to Albany and
back, carrying the U. s. mail.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
General Merchandise L cowan & Co
and G d Montague.
Grocery Storcs-W. 3. Donacs, Charlie
Ralston and Charles Barns.
Drugyists-Dr Powell and DR.. Foley.
Jewelers--w c Peterson and ] C Hardy.
Harness and Saddle Shop o Roland.
Millinery-MrS. Wheeler & Usher, Mr.
Markham and Flora McCally.
| Shoemaker-A IRWIN aud 4 JAny.
Blaeksmith-Mayes & Parkes. Frank RO
co.
} Furniture L Undertaker-E Gsan.
! Gunsmith-Alyin Williams.
Photographer-A r Cyrus.
Hotela-Joseph Nixon, II c Halls.
Livery Stable-Bilyeu B Burkhart-
Meat Market-R Roberts,
: Tin Shop-G W Smith.
!, Hardware and Agricultur al Implsmen
4 -E + Montague.
Music Emporium-A r Cyrus.
Doetors-E L Irvine, L Foley, ] II Pow
and r P Hope.
J. Saloons-W II Read and WIN. Guy.
y Sash and Door FActory-S A Nickerson.