The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1890-01-31
LOCAL RECORD

LOCAL RECORD
A FALSE RRPoRr-lt was reported
around the streets last Monday that w II
Greenwood, the photogr ~pher, had attesnpt-
ed to commit suicide, and quite bubble of
excitement followed. A DEMocRAr man
Investigated the matter and learned the
following. On going into his place this
morning, Il being unlocked Mr. r d vunk
found Mr Greenwood lying on the fiooi in
a drunken stupor, with considerable blood
on his face, and near him was a broken
lamp with the kerosene scattered over the
floor. II Is thought nc went TO the gallery
the night before, and, while Intoxicated,
fell against n chair and the table, knocking
the lamp of but whether u was lighted
or not Il not known. That was all the
suicide there was IN Il. Il Is the slow way
Of doing Il but Mr. Greenwood has not
yet completed the Job. We are informed.
though, that during the night previous
he informed one or two persons that he
intended to commit suicide. which was
some foundation for the report
MAKISG RKPARArIoS. Mr. Maitoon,
father Of Hattie and Kate Mattoon. who
did such wholesale robbing from their
employers In this city recently, arrived In
Albany Sunday morning and made sat
isiaetOry arrangements for the settlement
Of the matter. He expressed himself as
greatly &. ieved at the course taken b. his
daughters, and was anxious to make all
possible reparation. Mr. Nation was very
indignant at the conduct of the Smith
boys, of Ashland. as shown by the letters
found In the girls trunk and proposed hav.
ing justice done. The girls are yet young
and Il Is 10 be hoped viii be placed under
influences that will enurc 10 their good
There has never been known a case In
history yet where honesty was not the
best policy.
ASorHER r r CESrEK.-The project
of the A. & A. Il. X. is having a fine effect
all the way from this city 10 Astoria a
Dallas correspondent to an Ex. says "As
soon as the weather moderales, so that
surveying will be practicable, committees
from Albany, Sheridan and Dallas will
meet at this place and discuss means for
cooperating in building the Albany and
Astoria X r. The road will be Of i'm
mense value to Dali ,as II will be much
more convenient and speedy shipping
medium than the N. G., with this road
built, and the enterprise now only In the
wind, consummated. Dallas will during
the present year see such an advancement
as has never been dreamed of, even by her
most sanguine well wisher. Keep your
eye On Dallas"
WATcH.-At the Paris Exposition a
Florentine friar showed a watch only
quarter of an inch in diameter. II has not
only the two regular hands. but third
which marks the seconds, and micros-o-
pic dial which indicates the days, weeks,
months and years. Il also contains an
alarm, and on its front lid or cover an in.
geniously cut figure of Saint Francis. Al
bany people watch Conn Bros store for
bargains in groceries and crockery ware
and are never alarmed, for they receive
universally good treatment.
IT Is SoLD.-The other day the DEMO-
GRAFT mentioned the American Building
& Loan Association as rotten concern.
The next day worthy citizen rushed in
to the Office of the Secretary of the Albany
B & L A and inquired.
"What's the matter of the Albany Build
ing and Loan Association. The DEMocRAT
says Il Is rotten"
The Secretary explained matters and the
worthy citizen departed satisfied that our
local association Is one of the most solid
Institutions in the valley. Noral-Look
twice and do not jump at conclusions.
A GRANGE MEErINo.-On next Satur.
day the Linn Council p of II will meet al
the Knox Butte Grange, conyening IN the
rnorping,and an intellectual, social and ma
tersI feast is expected Arrangement,
have been made for the Oregon Pacific
trains to stop at the Knox Butte Hall, SC
that those desiring can 20 from Albany OF
vicinity in the morning, Leaving here al
, $50 and return at 4 o'clock. Parties de
string to 90 will please leave their names
with Hon x A Iivine.
A Coon SIARr.-Indepeodence Is
progressive city. They haye just organic
ed Building and Loan Association there
witha capital stock of Sf75,ooo. and go
shares we're taken. The first loan wa
made last week to T Feunell at 90 month
interest IN advance. The West Side says
'.Das ellison Is the secretary and treasure
3f this association and can convince any
ooe that II pays to pay 90 months interes
In advance. Try him."
A NOVEL wINDow. Many wanderin
eyes rested with surprise and satisfactio
on sight In the show window Of
Wnghfs grocery store, says the salei
Journal. There was opened out Bibl
On those pages of pure white salt was IL
scribed In gold letters MAY our lives |
as pure as our goods" and on the 9th,
page card for this popular firm.
A SAVAGE CELESTIAL. .-Saturdsy eyci
ing Mrs Mnrray,at her hotel at First al
Washington, was taking a Chinese cook
task for the manner in which he had be,
working,when the almond eyed villain e
mad aud grabbing cleavcr rushed (
Mrs Murray, who hed into another roo
and out of his way. A warrant was issii
and John Chinaman duly placed und
lock and key.
ALL SICK The Scio Press appears W
only one item, thai announcing
serious Illness of ali Of the editors fami
big one, and only Vans loyalty 10
business Induced him to do that much.