The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1890-09-12

schools whore he has taught.
Surveyor Warner, OF Albany, camo up
"Wednesday TO do some more work In our
town. II seems to us he would do well
30 locate IN Lebanon.
IL Ii exheeted that several teama will
be set to work soon hauling ore from the
paint mine 10 Lebanon 10 be manuiac-
tured into paint this winter.
Egger Eggera, OF Albany, bought the
Ballet farm, near Rock lIill, this week.
Mr. Hale returned from Portland, Tues
day, bringing with him some quartz
from ldaho's mines. We compared the
specimens with some we have from the
Calapooia, Blue river and Santiam dis.
tricis and find that we have richer mines
at our own door; but some people cam
not appreciate n good thing unless they
pay well for II.
Lebanon had distinguished visitor
last Friday In the person of Capt Connor.
The Captain headed an expedition that
was sent 10 Africa in search Of Stanley,
when II was thought the great explorer
was lost. lie was sent up Into northern
attitudes at q late date, aud liz u man rho
has seen q good deal Of the world.-Ex-
press.
A FISK ykLLIs.--As Albany people
are interested In the Tillamook country,
on account OF The prospect OF an early
railroad connection with II, We give the
following good description Of the country
II, IN Salem paper ; State Superlntend.
ent McElroy and party, have returned
from 1illamook county. Supt McElr0y
went over for the purpose Of attending the
annual teachers institute and 10 look after
the county educational Interests In gener4
al. While there he visited the principal
points OF Interest including the rillamook
valley, the AeAiucea county, Bay City, and
other points. lie was greatly pleased with
the tine timber, the rien soil, and the i'm
mcnse prodnt,ion Of grass, vegetables.
oats, fruits, honey, etc. The Tillamook
valley. proper, il large country and
contains from one hundred 10 one hun
dred and fifty square mies Of spiendld
country, and Is very fertile The future
Of ri!lamook country Is bright and en-
and within very few years her
valleys will he peopled With a large and
industrious population.
w. G. T. U.-lt has been decided 10
hold the Fair and entertainment on
Thursday and Friday evenings. Sept. 25th
and Goth, at the Opera House, aud from
present indications the affair will be
popular success. An interesting pro-
gram will DC pre- ented each evening and
also abundant time will be reserved for
The examination and purchase Of the
various articles attractively displayed in
booths representing the four seasons.
Ice cream and cake at a moderate price
will afford reiFeshment, and thoroughly
enjoyable occasion may be expected.
Further details as 90 program will be
given later.
Appeal.-The Albany W CIT kindly
invite ladies or gentleman, who may feel
30 disposed, to contribute any saleablS
articles, either useiu, or ornamental. TO be
sold ut their coming fair. II donations
Of money can be mo-e conveniently given
they viii also be thankfully accepted.
The ladies are making great efforts TO
raise sufficient sum OF money TO cover
the remaining Indebtedness on the hall,
the amount being $3.50.
Mas. 81. J. TOWNSEND,
Mas. =. 4. MoAiIsrER,
Char. aud Sec. Of Gen. Com. OF Ar'g'mts
CLSARtY ExrLAISFp. --, Ia the cas-,
wheat I. sellng for 20 cents per bushcl
m ore than IL did last year at ,hls time.
while here II IL Only one or tao cents
hi, her than II was a year ago. A great
msny wonder why there a such a fria-
tive difference and think there viii surely
be = rise In the price oi wheat here. There
may be, but The chances are there will cot.
The reason for the difference Is that ship
ping rates are higher here than they are
mos years. VIII. large fleet Of vessels
al the Pacific coast ports the rate of ton
mage Is much less than It Is now, and yes
sells are often glad to get wheat for bal
iast at almost any pfice. This year YES
sells are not looking for wheat but shippers
arc looking fof vessels and are obliged TO
pay high rates, which. OF co.rsc, lower.
the price of whea,.-Eugene Register.
WAISTS Dfyogcg-Mrs Charles A Har-
rison, the lady who few days ago skipped
out leaving her husband and declaring
she would never more live with him, has
sued for divorce, In the circuit court OF
Linn county. The papers were served
OH Mr. Harrison yesterday. The lady Is
now residing at Albany.-statesman
The DEaocRAr acknowledges q call
from Mrs Harrison, week or so ago.
According to her story there is another
big side 10 the matter besides the one
given in the Journal, which Mrs Harrison
says was untrue. BY the way, Mr. and
Mrs ii resided in Albany nine months
previous TO their going to Salem, fact
Mr. Harrison seems not TO have told the
papers. The evidence for the divorce
will probably be secured in Albany.
DIVORCE CAsRs.-Five divorce cases are
already on the docket for the October
term Of Circuit Court, and they no doubt
suggest many tales Of disappointment
and misery and neglect. Here they are ::
Ella Mack against Frank Mack, Mary ]
Harrison against Chas M Harrison, Re-
becca Smith against Thos Smith, Mary
Banta against Banta. II will be noticed
that in each case the wife is the COM
plainant.
FUN WHH THE FREMEN.-A delegation
Of veteran firemen, numbering about
fifty, from Portland, passed through the
city yesterday on their way to San Fran
cisco, where they go on an excursion.
While the steamer laid up at the wharf
here the vets came up town, visited the
engine houses and had jolly time. One
six-footer, who fought fire in the early
days, said he would advertise Astoria,
and il he does not fall into the water he
probably will, for he allowed himself to
be covered with advertising stiekers
which set forth the city's many advan-
tages. es.-Astorian.
lr HAS CoME.-Dr L Hill informs us
that he has case OF la grippe out few
miles on the Albany prairie. The case
is mild one but the doctor has some
fears that there will be more cases.
GIFT ENrERpRIsE.-Go and see thai
beautiful gold watch at the "Golden
Rule Bazaar" Julius Gradwohl the
proprietor OF the Golden Rule Bazaar in.
forms us that he has the Prize Baking
Powder, and No Japan tea, expressly
up for his business, and for the benefit
OF his customers, each box OF bakinl
powder will win piece OF fine glassware
and also each pound of the tea will win {
piece Of fine glassware, and customer
who buy one pound OF tea or box O
baking powder, which is warranted, will
have a chance at that beautiful gols
watch. He has also added q fine assert
ment OF family groceries to his mann
mouth stock Of glassware and crockery
which is the largest in the Willamett
Valley. Go and see Mr. Gradwhol at tn
Golden Rule Bazaar, and you will fin,
that nothing is misrepresented.
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