The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-07-27
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olney, Or, July "a, 1894

olney, Or, July "a, 1894,
Editor Astorian:-
Whatever wit, wisdom, knowledge, or
ability may be shown by paper, Is
supposed to exist in some unseen or
acle who sits yelled behind the mys-
terious "we;" but as the writer is neith-
er an editor, and emperor, nor a tape
worm, he prefers to use the singular
pronoun, ~" Thinking that COM
munication from Olney would interest
some Of your readers, am prompted
to give you some of the impressions
made upon me during my short resi-
dence in this locality, as well as the
news, for publication in your evcellent
paper.
The Olney people, while not remark
able for great piety or devotion to re-
ligious worship, are sober upright, or
derby and industrious, but not narrow
minded, one of their prominent char
acteristics being largeness of spirit in
judging, acting, etc; they are great
lovers of the terpsichorean art; and
when music arises with "its voluptuous
SWELL" Hilleary's warehouse presents
a scene of mirth and beauty, and every
heart beats happily.
The farmers have been assiduously
engaged for some time in cutting hay,
the most of which is now harvested.
The swing of the scythe or the clack
of the moving machine everywhere re-
minds one of the industry which char
acterizes them.
Mr.. Alexander Normand, one of our
most highly-esteemed and honored citi-
zens, recently qualified as justice Of
the peace, to which Office he had been
elected by majority of which he may
well feel proud. He is man of indus
try and enterprise. being a manufac-
turer of charcoal, of which he has
about 1000 bushels on hand as well as
a farmer.
Mr.. Peterson, prominent citizen,
and the newly elected commissioner,
has about ten harvest hands working
for him. He has been in the empty Of
Mr.. Kamm many years, and has
amassed considerable wealth / might
add here, however, that he is an ad-
mirer of the fairer sex, which doubtless
is a desirable element of character, and
the central figure of attraction among
the ladies-the greater society light
around which the lesser lights revolve.
Messrs. Stalker and Blaisdell, two ex-
cellent and highly respected citizens,
are doing profitable work in timber.
Mr.. Hilleary one of our best citizens,
has a boarder who is training himself
for prospective contest against an
Astoria pugilist.
Mr.. Hoffman, of Yamhill county, and
Mr.. Lehnig, of Portland, are visiting
at Cornos
Mrs. Haven and daughter have re-
turned home, where they will remain
for the summer.
The lower Olney school is having a
vacation of a weeks duration.
Mr. John Leahy, an influential citizen
and the director having charge of the
lower school, sends his oldest son to
an educational institution in Vancouver,
Washington.
There was an excursion from Astoria
to this place on each of the two past
Sundays.
The baseball game on Kamm's farm
last Sunday between the Olneys and
the Battle Creeks resulted in victory
to the former. 1t was largely attended
by spectators. Arrangements have been
made for another game next Sunday
afternoon at the same place between
the Olneys and a club from Astoria.
I do not object to James Corbett, or
as he signs his name, Timothy Cal
lowlable," expressing a contemptuous
opinion concerning the grafton I deliv-
cred. or at least attempted to deliver,
on the Fourth of July; but myself and
others do insist that hereafter he sign
his true name and not conceal it by
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