The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-06-15

OBiTuARY.--Anoshsr pioneer and re-
spected citizen, Levi Tanning departed il,is
life at his home near Albany on the Morn.
Ing OF June 9Th, 1883. lie had been In poor
health for some time and yet his death
came with quite q shock Of surprise. Mr.
Fanniug was born IN Va, Feb. sth, 1909
his age Al the time Of his death being -.
years. 5months and ~ days. When about
eleven years Of age nc removed with his
parents 10 Illinois. soon after TO Tenn.
where they remained for = short time and
returned 10 ILL.,, where he remained until
he removed to oregoa In 1881. settling in
Linn county. where he resided tll his de-
mise After residence of nearly thirty
six years the verdict OF his nelghbons Is
that he was a quiet. honest, upright, chris
tian man, and what greater eulogy could
be bestowed. He leaves a companion three
children. and ehildren's children 10 mourn
his loss, but with the assurance that he Is
resting In peace. IN remains were laid 10
| rest In the Albany cemetery, June 9TH
/ from the United Presbyterian Church In
/ Alany, followed By large number Of rela.
tiyes, friends and acquaintance. The fun
eral sermon was conducted by Rev. III. r.
/ Webb, of the NJ. r. Church. aud DIR. s. G..
Irvine. Of the Y. z. Church. All unite In
their sympathy to the relatives. w.
TuE PIcSIc.-Several from Albany At.
tended the picnic a. Biesins' bridge Thurs
day, returning with reports of very sue.
eessfui occasion. Mr. John simpson, state
lecturer, and Mr., Hayes. Master of the
State Grange. were present and delivered
stirring addresses. Hon. X. A. Irvine rep.
| resented the Linn county council In some
pointed remarks. This s one of the pleas
antcst places in the county for picnic oc.
casion, and no people knew better how e
enjoy the good things OF life than the
Grangers- their friends.
| SWEET IS.-Huford, sort Of a petaioggel
over at the Bay, was given the nomination
in the and district for Prosecuting Attor
ney on the Republican ticket because NJ
one else wanted to run against J. w. Ham
iiton as sunc defeat almost stared them Il
the face. Hamilton's election was eonsider
| ed fore gone conclusion and no work wa
done for him. Now 1t transpires that Hu
ford has been swept In and elected by
small majority.
BENTON CouNrY.--Tn Benton count
Henmann's majority was as6, Burnetts, 8
IIuford'e, y Mackay, Dem, for Sheriff
6T; Wilson. Rep, for Clerk, 500 Clarl
Rep, for Treasurer, aS6 Logan, Dem
Williams. Rep, for Commissioners ski
ton, Dem, for Assessor, las Bryan,dem
foE Supt, 23l /; Porter, dem, for Sgrveyo
30 ; Applewhitc dem, for Coroner, 4.
CuTn NrRonucTIox.-"I am here NAL
ing arrangements for temperance lecture
: said nice !ooking,as well as meek appea
ing, young man, 10 city druggist tn
morning, and then he. presented his car
; which read "John Gin, with Jas. Bourbo
l wholesale liquors etc, San Francisco, Cal.
or words to that effect. lie was whisk
: drummer.
i ARREsTEp.--Tuc a warrant was
I sued in Justice Lyons court at Fox Vail,
for the arrest of three men on the chars
: Of assault with intent TO kill Charl
. Thomas. Mart Smith and broth,
. | cousins of the Thomases. were two of q
, men, and the name of the third has n
been received here.
L -~--s -~----
II ID Wilson will leave this evening '
Portland and the Canadian Pacific, for his o
hons at Fergus, Oatario. Canada. He hi
tseen away thirteen wears, and anticipate
/ great pleasure from his trip. lie expects
return In about six weeks. .--Pendleton b.
Ia Marion county, Gervais and Woodbur
rniy three miles apars, will celebrate tt
4th OF July. Hurrah.
A building has been erected. an old one r
modelled and the two united into an agricu
tural warehouse opposite Ans Marshall
livery stable. where the Mitchell wagon an
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