The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1885-11-27
Chick en- Bristle.

On Saturday morning last wS left
the hospitable hotel Of j. Nixon, In the
historic town Of Lebanon. Taking the
standard gauge We were rapidly convey
cd 10 The iunctien Of the 0. r. Rain
was pourfng down IL torrents when we
reached that festive cl.y. Daylight
had not yet pus ia AZ appearance, and
Is there was but one gas jet still burn-
inn in front OF the Grand Union Depot,
aud as usual, being dressed in our best
suit, we hastily sprang sboard Of one Of
the brilliantly lighted and aumptucusly
furnished Palace cars Of the Marrow
Gauge II. r. The train was soop made
up, and, In charge OF that pleasant and
accommodating Conductor, Mr.. Reuben
Burch, we were soon steaming away
across the prairie. AT Belleville we
made connection with the Bslleville and
Marshalltown line Of steamers. Mir.
Pres. b. Marshall, Secretary OF Linn
County Council, and his pleasant and
happy little lady boarded the train II
that place. Next stop was made al
Brownsville. After partaking Of {
hasty breakfast at the Wilson hons.
| We took the train for Charity Grange,
No. l03. At Charity We met another
Train--Herald Train, Of Albany. Al
the Grange Hall we found quite mum
ber assembled, Notwithstanding th,
rain was still pouring down, as II th,
fioodgates ot the upper world had beer
thrown wide open. We were greeted
very cordially by the grange people.
| The Council was called to order sooI
after We reached the Hall, and as WI
were not . granger, we quietly ant
Gracefully Withdrew to the horse she'd
and very patiently waited till sell fol
dinner came ripping on the breeze h
our large but finely shaped ears. Th,
dinner was . grand success, the tabl
fairly trembling under The weight 0
| the sumptuous rspast. The Wand
spread before us would have tickel'
The palate Of an epicure.
| Mr.. +. NJ. Kizer and bis pleasan
lady were untirsing Ia their efforts h
make every one feel happy and at home
Soon after dinner We heard the whistle
Of the engine, and As the train came
thunderipg along down the valley, W,
hastily concluded our speech, (gase speeei
We mean, and silently took our depart
ure for Brownsville, wherein company
with Mr.. Marshall and lady we visiteG
the Wooden Mills which, under th'
management Of Mr.. Thomas Kay, ar
rapidly gaining national reputation
THE products Of the Brownsville loom
take rank with the best in the u. s
so hands are now employed, Ia 10 II
looms and 4 spinning isnnys are con
stantiy 10 operation, 10000 10 $4,000
lbs. Of wool are monthly converted int
cloth. $500 to $1,000 are Paid on
every month to the hands employed
We had the pleasure OF meeting Mr. j
p. Galbraitb, the gentlemanly aud ef'
6cient Secretary Of the Brownsville
Woolen Mil, and are under many obli
cations to him and Mr.. Kay for infor
nation in regard TO the intricate work
tings Of the WOODEN busiaess
! Ws visited the large mercantile hous,
Of Coshow & Cable. These gentlemen
carry an immense stock Of goods, ans
are thorough business men.
At z o'clock ws shook the dust, o.
rather the mud, Of tho city from ou
brogaDs, stepped on the train, "al
aboard, "sung out Conductor Burcb, ,snc
soon the lights Of Bellsville greeted oul
eyes. Mr.. Marshall and wife left th,
train ct BslIevills, taking the boat fol
Marshalltown.. As Pres. passed on
Of the car, leaning on the arm Of biz
better half,A kind Of 81 wished haG
stayed at the Wilson house" leok car'
ever bis fair facs, and then We kns '
that the hssh-slinger bad made mash
At the Junction / tosk the overland
stage via Patchhog and Slipup for The
Bristle.
HN' BRICK DueT,