The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-05-05
S4th Birthday Celebration.

Mrs Mary f Werts celebrated her saith
birthday april Is at her residence tn
Tangent.
Grandma is very active for one OF her
age, and is always At work. Her hands
ara never idle in daylight hours. she
enjoys company, especially old friends
with whom she can recall her earlier
days.
The dinner was fit for a king, end a
good time was enjoyed by all.
Those present following close TO Grand
mas age were Grandma JunkIns, Grand
ma Miller and Grandpa Luper.
Others present besides children. Rev
Allen, Mrs G Luper, Mrs W w Powell
Mrs J E jerks, d W Brewer.
The Queen OF Home.-Honor the dear
old mother. Time has scattered snowy
fakes on her brows, plowed deep fur
rows on her cheeks, but 10 fhe not sweet
| and beautiful now? The lips are thin
and shrunken, but those are the lips
which have kissed many hot tear from
sweetest lips in the world.
The eye Is dim, yet iG glows with the
soft radiance that can never fade.
All, yes, she is dear old mother.
The sands of life are nearly run out,
but feeble as she is, she will 20 further,
and do more for you than any other on
earth.
Love her tenderly and cheer her de-
clining years with holy devotion.
Mrs. Lee welch has returned from
Salem
Mr., and Mrs. Ed Brown and son have
been in Stayton::on q visit.
Prof. Peery formerly OF Sodsviile, has
been elected leader OF the Moro brA.s
band.
Mrs. A. c. Layton returned TO Port
land this noon after a visit Of several
days with Albany friends
III. DAILY, OF Dallas, vas In the city
last evening on his way home from Salem.
de thinks his client. Magers, will get .
new trial.
Mr.. Pollock is packing his goods pre-
paratory to moving to Junction, where
Mr.. Werner will be associated with him
in business.
The funeral of W. T. Radir was held
| at Portland this afternoon and was un.
der the auspices Of the Masons, OF which
he was member.
Miss Kate Marinap, who is attending
the Normal school at Monmouth pre-
paratory to teaching. spen: several days
in the city returning TO Monmouth this
morning.
A number Of Albany people would like
to hear Prof McAliister Of Eugene deliver
bic lecture on tne:.sun. A lecture before
the students OF Albsny college is in order
BY this former Albany young man.
Capt. George Weastgate OF the Saliva
ton Army, q former Albany young man,
was in the city this nom on his way 20
Corvallis where he will be stationed for
awhile. He has been gone from Albany
three years, having been At different
places from Spokane to Marshfieid.
Mr.. NJ. Senders has fled his resigna-
ton as councilman from Second ward,
and it will bS presented to the council a
the next meeting, Mr.. Senders hai
made an efficient councilman. He de
clares that he has had enough OF thu
business. Being city councilman is I
thaDkless job.
Mrs Nelson and daughter, Miss Mau,
Nickle, and son. after few days visi
IN the city the guest OF Mrs Nelson
brother-in-law Mr. Oliver Bushnell lef
this noon for their home at Spokane
They have been to San Francisco on
visit with Clarence Bushnell, who hold
good position with n Clark & Co. a
bookkeeper.
G E Barrows, owner OF "Del Norte,
the guideless PAGER. came down lror
Walla Walla yesterday and purchase
from Shull white mare, for a run
ming mate for ''Del Eorte." The tw
together will look very attractive, on
coal black, the other snow white.-Per
dleton +. D.