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The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-01
Wheeling Amendment League
Ward Committees.

In accordance with resolutions
ado pied at the recent Wheeling
Amendment Mass Meeting, the Cen
trail Committee at a subsequent
meeting appointed Committees to
organize the several wards of the
city, as follows:
First Ward-W. A. Wilson, Will
liam Spargo, Alfred PAUL. =.
Second Ward Walter Rinehart,
J. N. Vance, G. w. Atkinson.
Third Ward--Isaiah Warren,
John Ried, Rev. E. H. Dornblazer.
Fourth Ward--James McAdams,
J. R. Acker, Alexander Morrison.
Fifth Ward--H. l.. Blaisdell, J.
w. Amick, g. Fl. Carnahan.
Sith Ward--Joseph Jackson, Will
liam Hastings, Mr.. Howe.
Seventh Ward-Clarence E. Irwin,
Rev. J. Gibson CAN'T, G.. w. Baggs.
Eighth Ward--Wm. Cunning
ham, Harry Kunkle, Rev. L. w.
Barr.
Colored People-Prof. J. H. Jones,
W. H. Clements, Rev. R. A. Reed.
Triadelphia-Martin Thornburg,
Benjamin Springer, Ralph Mccoy.
Fulton-I. r. Noise, Daniel
Clemens, Rev. j. Il. Leatherby.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-01
Br0addus College.

Rev. J. L. McCutcheon, of New
York city, has been elected presi-
dent Of Broaddus college, Baptist.
institution at Clarksburg, in place
of Prof. Lyon, resigned. This is an
institution in which two of Mason
county's most brilliant and accom-
plished young ladies are instruc-
tors The Misses Young, of above
New Haven.-State Gazette.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-01
KANAWHA COUNTY PROHl.
BITIONISTS.
They Meet and Plan For Pro.
greSslve Work.
(From Grandon's Grqphic.)

(from Gfundons Gfdphfc.l
At called meeting of the county
executive committee and confer
snce of Prohibitionists, of Kanawha
county, held at the Knights of La
Dor hall, Saturday, January 14th,
1888, the meeting was called to or
der by Chairman Middleton, and
on motion B. R. Burt and w. L.
Moore were appointed secretaries,
On motion it was,
Resolved. That the County Executive Com
mittee proceed at once to the organization
of the county.
On motion D. G. Lovett, VIM.
Jackson, Samuel Christy, B. X.
Shepherd, B. r. Burt and w. l..
Moore were added to the Execu-
tive Committee.
The Conference adopted the fol.
lowing
REPORT ON RESOLUTIONS.
RESOLVED, That we, the Prohibitionists OF
are in favor Of the proposed Prohibition
Amendment and pledge ourselves as indt-
viduals and as party to use every hon ora
BILE effort In our power to carry that m cas-
| ure at the coming election.
Resolved, That the Amendment to be
effective must have officials of the law who
( are in sympathy with 1t to carry out its pro-
| visions.
| ResoiUed, That we are in favor of putting
| a full county ticket in the field, because the
| Prohibition party is the only organization
that will nominate candidates who are in
| open and avowed sympathy with prohibit
ton, and that we firmly believe that our
party action will strengthen the amend
ment and greatly assist In securing its adop-
| ton.
Resolped. That while we put our faith In
the Prohibition party as the only means of
finally exterminatino the llquor traffic, we
have none but friendly feelings for all per-
sons engaged Ia temperance work OF any
kind, and would earnestly urge all friends
{ of law, order and home protection, whether
they believe or not in prohibition party
action, to work, talk and Uote for the Amend
ment
ResoL0ed, That we approve the action of
the National Executive Committee in call
| ing National Conventions and also ap-
| prove the action of the State Executive
| Committee in deciding to hold State Con-
vention and to put a full ticket in the field
ReSolUed, That we heartily endorse Gran
don's Graphic as an able advocate of our
principles and policy, and hereby promise
| to raise five hundred dollars $500 to circu-
| late the same.
On motion the County Execu-
tive Committee was instructed to
proceed at once to organize the
county on the plan suggested in
the Graphic.
On motion B. r. Burt and d. G.
Lovett were appointed committee
to raise the amount of five hundred
dollars for circulating the Graphic.
On motion, R. Workman was Sc
lected as treasurer for the above
fund.
The conference then adjourned
and the Executive Committee or
ganized by the election of B. r.
Burt as Secretary and W. L. Moore
as Treasurer.
Plans of work ware considered
and the Executive Committee ad-
journed.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-01

The showing that the recent
election in this city cost nearly
100000 is startling one. 1t
proves that the carrying of cleo
tions has come to be matter of
money. Dollars. not voters, count.
IT New York World.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-01

The Pioneer-Press, Of st. Paul
and Minneapolis, says that the
municipal records show the period
since the Inauguration of the one
Thousand dollar license to have
been more prolific in drunkenness
than any corresponding period in
the history ofthe city.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-01

Fresh stock all kinds OF Pictures
at Spence's Music and Art Store. n.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-01

Help the w.C.T.U.
N A men dment Cam
paign Work.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-02-01

Prof. Reynolds reply to Mr.. Mar.
tins questions, in next FREEMAN.
Watch for it.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13
BrownsyHIe.

The woolen Mills are nearly ready &c
start up again.
Mrs. Meyer, left last Saturday for Port.
land on visit with friends.
Born--to the wife of u. w. Smith, boy
Some gentlemen have been In the city
talking foundry and machine shops.
Geo. McIIargue, OF Gillian county, was
In the city last week.
Hon ] II Slater delivered an address be.
fore the Slater Club Saturday evening. Ii
was sound address.
Perm AverIll, Of WaiIowa county wa
here last week visiting at hts fathers, ] c
AveFiil
n Eimore has moved from Eastern Ore.
gon 70 this vicinity to reside.
Mr. John Frazen aud several others arc
home from trip to Bclknap Springs.
Last week little son OF Mr. John Sing,
CT, while In fruit tree, slipped and fell ID
the ground, breaking one OF hls legs, (which
DR. Starr set.
Crops looking remarkably well. Severa
have already begun running their reapers
and large amount oi hay Il on the ground
All We ask now Il for good weather.
Mr.. VIM Robe has returned from IN,
cailpoola mines, where he made new dis
eoyery, which he calls the Pioneer Assay
of $50 TO SO on surface ledge makes hin
confident OF something big. Several left OF
Monday for the mines. Great coniidenc,
Is shown iuEeference TO these mines.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13
Hunting Accident.

OREGON Cry, July o.--Yesterday Ben.
jamin Cox and young man named Phil.
ips were hunting for deer on the Sandy, near
CherryviIIe. They were on opposite sides
ola canyon, when deer ran between them.
Cox fired twice and wounded the animal.
Philips from the opposite side then fired,
but missed the deer and struck Cox. The
ball entered his head back of the right ear,
glanced around and came out near the right
eye. His skull was fractured and at last
accounts the manwss unconscious and with
no hope of recovery. Mr.. Cox formerly
lived at Salem. Philipsis farm hand
tives arrived here this afternoon from
Salem and have started to the bedside oi
the wounded man.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13

a petition from L. and G. S. Race was
read asking that st. Charles hotel be con.
neeted with sewer. Referred.
An amendment to ordinance regulating
certain alleys, trades and Imployments
was introduced, providing for payment Of
license for running hacks, and was read
twice and referred.
An amendment 10 ordinance regulating
the building Of sidewalks was introduced,
read twice and referred.
A communication from q. * q. X. r
Co inreference to building OF sidewalk on
Railroad street. south side 9Th was read,
the company claiming It was not their duty
10 build the walk, Us the right Of way had
been granted them previous to lis being In
the city.
Hoffman moved that Water Co. be noii.
fed 10 fix hydrant at corner Of First and
Broadalbin streets Carried.
Motion was made by Hoffman that
Ditch Co. be instructed TO repair ditch On
der the railroad. Carried. This motior
has already been made several times ot
| previous occasions.
Moved that new sidewalk be orderes
built on cast side of lot S, block 20. Car
ried.
| Gradwohl moved that recorder be Ia
strncted to advertise for new ioet bridgs
on Broadaibin street over ditch.
WritsFnan moved that street commission
CT notify delinquent property owners d
clean up alleys within five days. Carried
/ Property owners In block 10 granted fl
teen days further time to complete sewer
on motion OF Gradwohl.
/ WTltsman moved that ali taxes not pal
by next meeting be declared delinquent.
CFadwohi moved that contractor ol
Baker street be granted fifteen days tarth
or time.
Matter Of water closet a. Baptist ehurel
referred.
Gradwohl moved that cess pools nea
q. a. X. hall be connected with sewer.
Moved that recorder be instructed /
advertise for sewer across street at bloc
f9.
Matter OF purchasing lumber was n
fcrred, committee TO have discretion.
Bills of councllmcn and the foiIowin
were ordered paid:
John Jones, SIS; n w. MeClain, $50;
IL. Allen, Sis; ]. a. Cradford, 1888; ret
OF Office. STS.3S; +. w Spinks, lumbc
5000; Jas. Laurent, sewers. $3s3.3o; v
a. Cox. 81 IS; Mrs. Z. Murry. supper II
I iiremcn, $7s. Referred. w. b. Barr. SIS
j. Gradwohi. SD: Crossen & Allen, a.
ID. X. ~ Blackburn. $3.50; I. Hay,
@o6.7s; Thos. Brink, $3.50.
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HARRISBURG.

Az the resident Of tho brides parents, Ii
Harrisburg, Oregon. June q. 1883, Mr. Ed
ward Avery, OF Tacoma, VT, and Miss Dors
Williams, Of Harrisburg. wero united ia hol,
matrimony by Rev Case After congratula.
tions the happy couple received the follow
log presents from tho assembled guests and
relatives.
Mr. aud Mrs Williams, complete set ol
gold band dishes, silver knives, forks and
spoons.
Mrs Shepherd, eako stand.
Mrs q Bramwcll, fruit dish.
Mrs Allinaham, glass set.
Dolly Keams, splasher tidy.
Mrs Carter, glass pickle caster
Mrs Ranpy, glass set.
Mrs Roth aud Mrs Sullivan, silver pickle
caster.
Cecil Rampy. set Of goblets.
Mrs Roth, China tpittoon.
Clarence Williams, tabiocloth and napkins.
Nellie Sullivan, splasher tidy.
jennie Holland, silver hntter knife.
q w Brandenburg, clock.
May x SenderH, counter. pane
After visiting their friends and relatives,
tho bride and groom will start sor their fas-
nre home in Tacoma. w +. Joy be with
them.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13

THREE IN AN HouR.--About s o'clock
Wednesday fire was seen issuing from
the barn on the alley In the rear Of the
Revere House, belonging to Mr. Charles
Pfeiffer. The jangle of the fire bell brought
the firemen out In almost Seattle time, and
three streams were soon too much for Mr..
Fire. Although surrounded by wooden
buildings and the barnwas a mass Of flames
at one time, nothing else was scorched. In
the night time 1t would have been favor.
able place for big FIRE, and the DEMocRAr
Office trembles at the thought. We do not
know how II was started. A tramp,though
Is said TO have been seen coming from the
building just previous TO the fire but,
then tramps always play q part In fires,
quite frequently deservedly so. No insur.
ance. Damage about SIco. A few mo.
ments after the fire apparatus had been re.
turned to the engine houses another alarm
was given, A fire had caught IN the roof
of Woods marble shop, half block away.
A few buckets OF water extinguished L..
Again, while the flremen were awaiting
roll call alarm No. was sounded This
shop, Just across the alley from the barn
burned. A stream was put on Il by No.
IS, quickly extingnishing the flames.
How lis Will DO Ir.~-The Ashland
papers speaks as follows about the busI.
ness of a former Albany gentleman "Mr
l. Martin has rented the Pioneer store room
as headquarters for his fruit packing and
shipping business. lie has contracted 10
buy the peaches from a number OF our or
chard.men and viii ship largely to +. II.
Page, of Portland. Mr.. Martin Is begin
ming the business In the right way. lie
has procured large quantity of handsome
labels for his boxes, telling the purchaser
where the fruit was grown, by whom, and
for whom II was packed. Each box he
sends out will be thus labeled. Besides
this, he will give close attention to packing,
and will ship only lirst-elass fruit and every
peach will be carefully wrapped In paper
made especially for that purpose. II ali the
peaches shipped from this Valley this sea.
son be as carefully selected and packed as
sure the reputation OF Southern Oregon ~
a peach country viii be greatly enhanced" "
EALous.-Summer resort trouble has al.
ready begun at Ilwaco, as Is evidenced by
the following lively item. "whiie George
Day was walking along tho beach opposite
Ilwaeo, with several ladies, Mr.. Dunlap
put In an appearance and opened fire with
a revolver upon Day. lie fred five shots,
but was poor marksman, and only two OF
the bullets touched Day, and these only
graxed the skin, Mrs Dunlap rushed for
ward, wrested the pistol from her husbands
hand and threw II away. Dunlap accused
Day OF improper intimacy with his wife.
a warrant Is out for Dunlap's arrest.
a March SHooT.--A match shoot be.
tween companies A of whiteakcr, and OF
Macleay, was won by the latter BY twenty
odd points. The highest score was % out
OF IS. made by one on each side. Several
made ~. We suggest that a match be.
tween the Albany team and some Of our
neighbors, Eugene, Corvallis. or Salem, for
instance, is in order. Let us have u shoot
at once right here at Albany.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13
Tangent.

fhe Tangent Home Mission Band was
organized here last Sunday with twenty.
SIX members. Officers elected President,
Lizzie Bryan Vice President, Ida Smith /;
Secretary, Eva Mcfarland Treasurer,
Visitor Moses Mrs A Cochran. lady
manager. This society consists mostly Of
iiltle folks from TO II years old. They
meet the frat Sunday OF each month AZ i
r. M.
Married -at the residence of the brides
parents, NJ l. Forester and Miss George
SettIemire, July 3rd, 1858. Rev g Irvine
officiating. The reception given on the
evening Of the sth OF July In honor OF theil
| marriage was grand affair. 60 persons be.
Ing present. The wedding presents giycr
were numerous. The newly married couple
viii commence housekeeping the first oi
the week.
The band boys report a good time a
| Junction City on the fourth. The boy
know how 10 make mngic and have a gooI
time almost anywhere. They do not hav.
their good time In drinking whlskey, fol
meme OF them use the vile stuff go girl
you need not be afraid 20 go and hear then
make music at any public place, as ihei
breath through their tootirg horns vii
not be polluted with tho smell of whiskey
Miss Minnie Mcfarland has been em
ployed 10 teach the putlic school at Tan
gent this fall. We think the Directors hag
made good selection.
Croquet every day In Tangent. Sunda
not excepted.
The very best persons living II they tai
on any subject and use the best langHag
have their meaning misconstrued. Jui
tell a person OF their fault and You will 500
be their enemy. BE kind to all spea
F. kindly TO all, TO servants and dependent
: never slight or neglect the humbliest II
!; diyldaal remember he Is OF rs much iu
poFtance TO himself as you are TO yourse
or as u the greatest man In the world. Yo
have no right to hurt the feelings OF an
person.
Mrs l. F Smith and Mrs George CocI
: ran returned home the other day from 9
r extended Walt In Harrisburg and Junctic
, City.
Mr. and Mrs A Barnes were on visit
their parents at Lebanon the first of Il
week.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remarkable
story, the truth Of which Is vouchcd for
by the residents OF the town 81 am 73
years old, have been troubled with kid
ney complaint and lameness for many
years could not dress myself without
help, S.ow am free from all pain and
soreness, and am able to do all my own
housowork. owe my thanks TO Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth, and
removed com pletely all disease and pain"
Try bottle, only soc. at Foshay and Ma
SON Drug Store.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13
sodaviIIc.

Good weather once more, and farmers
ali busy making hay while the sun shines
Our little city presented quite lively
appearance last Sabbath. Mr. Whit Craw-
ford's orchestra was here, and furnished us
with some excellent music, for which we
are under great obligations to them, and
we would be glad to have you come again
boys.
Mr. Beam and lady, of Eugene have been
stopping at the Fountain House. Mr..
Beam was called home few days ago on
business, but will return to Soda again
soon.
Mr and Mrs VIM Walker, of Corvallis,
who have been staying at Sodaville several
weeks past, went back to Corvallis to spend
the 4th. They returned to Sodaviile again
yesterday, and express themselves as glad
TO be back here again. We are happy tc
note the way in which Mr. Walkers health
improving.
Most all of our invalids seem to be i'm.
proving.
Mr. Nimrod Payne from near Albany
returned home few days ago, after sev.
eral weeks sojourn here.
Mr. and Mrs r Davis are still with us, tc
remain an indefinite length of time.
Mr. Price went to Scioa short time age
intending to be here again In few days
----.ss-----
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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13
$500 REWARD
By r. cohen.

VIII any Republican solve he following
problem for me ? Why sitthat the Repub-
lican wool buyers who think that Harrison
will be elected and that the Mills bill will
not pass, and consequently no tariff taken
of wool, have been and are now offering
less for wool than am. who believes that
Cleveland viii be elected and that the reve-
nues of the government viii be reduced 20
point 10 meet the just demands OF the
government only : InordeT to satisfy your
self who pays the least price look around
and come TO me last 10 ascertain my figure.
An extra price paid for a few full blooded
democratic feeces for James g. Blaine 70
spin yarns on this fall when he comes to
Oregon, at
P.CoHKS.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13
District No. a..

Following Is the report of School District
No. a, for the spring term, commencing
April and, 1888, ending June z6,b. 1888
No of days attendance, 7o6H No Of
days absence, 2S3H No Of dnes tardy,IS
No of boys enrolled, s No of girls en-
rolled, 10 total No enrolled, IS average
No belonging, IS ; average daily attcn-
dance, I3 II-4o.
Roll of honor.-Ella Davis, George
Davis, LeIan Davis, Riette George, Freddie
Nixon, Guy Mccartney, Charley Nixon,
Ezra Nixon, Emma Nixon, Lola Clover.
ALICE COLLINS, teacher.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13

KANSAS CRY, July o.-The most disas.
trous storm that has visited Kansas City 70.
years ragged during last night until u
o'clock. During the height Of the storm
Eighteenth street for seven blocks became
aturbulent river which flooded all houses
10 the depth OF two feet. and at Twenty.
third and Vine the Fifteenth street culveri
was inadequate 20 the immense volume oil
water which backed up,carrying away tive
houses,the inmates of which we're rescued
only with great difficulty. Those who saw
the storm said tiaat Il was undoubtedly q
cloud burst. Reports of death end destruc
tion are numerous, but at this hour no fatal
tiles have been verified.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13

GREENvILLE, Miss, July S.--A few days
ago Mr.. Stockner, a merchant of Magma
Vista, was made the victim of an outrage
as deliberate as remarkable. A negro, sup
posed to be from Louisiana, entered his
store and drawing pistol on Stockner, who
was alone in his store, called in a crowd of
negroes and getting upon the counter auc-
toned off and sold Stockiacr's stock OF
goods, delivered them to the buyers pocket
ed the cash, and with his crowd departed
unchallenged and unharmed.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13

The best salve in the world for Gus,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Cnapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction.
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale By Foshay u Mason.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13
Real Estate and Employment Agency.

Parties having farms for sale Of about l60
acres or those hayirg larger tracts which
they would be willing TO divide up into 80
or l60 acre lots are invited 70 call at our Of
fee as we have a fey customers for that
class Of farms. We can also furnish parties
in the city or country with either male or
female help on short notice, and we also have
a few situations for both male and female in
the city and country. Call at our Office No
65, First Street, adjoining w q Tweedale's.
Tin Store.
II. A. BURKHART & Co.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13
rts Delicacy Of Flavor

and the efficacy Of it's action have render
ed the famous California liquid fruit rem
ody, Syrup OF Figs, immensely popular.
It cleanses and tones up the clogged and
feverish system, and dispels headaches,
Mason,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13

Itching Piles are known by moisture like prespira
tlon producing very disagreeabe itching after get
ting warm. This form we'll as Blind, bleeding an
protrudng Piles. yield at onee to the application
Dr. Bosankos Pile remedy, which acts directly upon
the parts affected absorbing the tumors allayng the
intense itching and effecting permanept cure. 6s
cents. Address The DIR Bosanko Medicine 90 Piqun
o. Sold BY NJ, Al Miller,
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HO. to the Mountains.

The undersigned is prepared to make
regular trips with spring hack from Leb-
banon 10 all points on the w, v. q @. nj.
r. between Lebanon and Fish Lake. All
parties desiring to avail themselves Of this
means of reaching the mountains will call
on, or address the undersigned at Lehan-
Z. X. BRoeKs,
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mn. Rn.aAN.KO

In his new discovery for Consumption, succeeded IN
producing medicine which Is acknowledged by ali
to be simply marvellous. It Il exceedingly pleasant
to the TASTE perfectly harmless, and docs not scken
ing Cough, Group, Bronchitis, and Palms IN the Chest
It has given universal satisfaction. DR. Bosankoi
Cough and Lung Syrup is sold At 30 cents BY n.
Miller,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-07-13
Photography.

j @. Crawford, Of the firm Of Paxton y
Crawford, will reopen the gallery in Harris
burg the 10Th for two weeks. We will be
prepared TO make all styles Of pictures, such
as portraits, views Of residences, enlarging
pictures in the latest styles. family groups at
home, etc II you want tirst-class work done
come and see us.
PAXTON & CRAwFoRD.
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+. BURKmARr 4 Co.

PILE DRIVING. MIR II. NJ. Stcne has .
steam pile driver in operation at Corvallis,
being used in the construction Of the o. r..
& N. wharf. Any one wanting the use of
the machine can obtain it by writing to Mr.
Stone at Corvallis.