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The Mena star., 1899-06-08

turned Saturday from their wedding rip and visit with friends in Missouri md are at home with Mrs Sawdon, the Drdes mother.
 Mrs. Jas. Boyd of Rich Mountain nas been in Mena few days having some teeth extracted at Lindsay's It was difficult job but was executed to her satisfaction.
 Mrs. Mary E. Kelly is having two neat cottages erected on Amsterdam street, north of the Baptist church, for rent. Mir. Rosebury has the contract of building them.
 At their meeting Saturday the I. O. 0. +. lodge elected officers for the en- suing term as follow: W. E. Watkins, N. G.; E. P Smith, V. G.. R. L. Gore, secretary; J. $. Key, trustee.
 Mir. w. Boyce. foreman of the round. house at Pittsburg, has been in our city for few days on business. He is an old railroad man and is here look ing after some business for tle road In his department.
 MT. G. P. Watkins came up from his home in Montgomery county Satur- day ill company with his youngest son who will teach school out near Potter. Mir. Watkins is father of our towns man, Dr. Watkins.
 The Hotel Mena is being refurnished with new furniture and carpets purchased by Landlord Green last week at Kansas City. An entire car load was necessary to put the hotel in first-class condition.
 Mrs. M ary E. Cochran arrived from Pittsburg, Kansas, where she is now residing, Saturday to attend the Epis- copal church and receive the rights of confirmation as administered by Bishop Brown Sunday evening.
 C. E. Thomas bought of F.. M. Reeves three lots in Reeves addition to Mena, Monday, and will build and make home thereon. Mir. Thomas has resided in this county twelve years and has great confidence in Mena.
 Rev. David Park, who filled the pull pit in the Presby yterian church when it was first organized, was married Monday at Corinth, Miss, to Miss Daisy Booth. They expect to go to India this fall as foreign missionaries.
 J. G. Jackson has commenced the erection of his residence on the corner of Port Arthur avenue and Campbell street. 1t is to be modern seven room house with bath room, pantry and closets. N. E. Barden is the builder.
 Dr. H. D. Burrus, of Hatfield, was in our city on business Friday, He re- ports the mining interests in a glow of expectation. Everything is lively and new machinery is being received and taken out to the hills for opera tion.
 County Assessor Williams will start on Friday June 9th. to assess the real and personal property of this county, and taxpayers would do we'll to meet him and give in their assessments thereby saving the penalties. He will start at Gap township and go to Faulk- ner, thence to Grannis on the railroad.
 Miss S. E Mosher arrived today from Kansas City to attend to some business connected with the opening of the hotel at Mt Mena, and made a brief visit with her sister, Mrs. Finney. and her father who is visiting here at present. Miss Mosher went to Mt Mena thls afternoon and will return to Kansas City from there.
 Frederick Lam bert, from Buttsville, Mo, who has been here about three weeks looking for location has bought forty acres of land about three miles east of town. and started home Tues day expecting to return in the fall and
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The Mena star., 1899-06-08

The Misses Glessie and Blanche Green arrived Wednesday from CO lthnbia, Mo, where they had been attending Stephens College for nearly ten months.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mrs. J. H. Davis and children left Saturday for few days visit with her father and family at Janssen.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mir. C. F. Sneed has built board walk up the hill to his house, making it an easler matter to climb the hill.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Wm. Gardner, the livery man, is building d new livery barn on East Mena street into which he expects to move his business when completed, It is it be 26x60.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

J. Spencer Kelly is improving his lots on Armour street preparatory to erecting neat cottage thereon for a home.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

The two gentlemen who ran horse race down Mena slreet yesterday were fined five dollars each yesterday.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mir and Mrs. Patrick Sheehan re- turned Saturday from their wedding trip and visit with friends in Missouri and are at home with Mrs Sawdon, the brides mother.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Z C. Crawford and w. c. Moore came in from their country home near Acorn Monday morning on business.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Agent Nesbit, of Mt. Mena, was in town to-day looking for laborers to work on the grounds at that popular resort
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mir. NJ. J. Philpot, of Egger, was in our city to-day on business.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mir. G. P. Watkins came up from his home in Montgomery county Satur. day in company with his youngest son who will teach school out near Potter. Mir. Watkins is father of our towns man, Dr. Watkins.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mir. w. Boyce. foreman of the round. house at Pittsburg, has been in oul city for few days on business. He is an old railroad man and is here look ing after some business for the road in his department.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mrs. Mary E. Kelly is having two neat cottages erected on Amsterdam street, north of the Baptist church, for rent. Mir. Rosebury has the contract of building them.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

The Hotel Mena is being refurnished with new furniture and carpets purchased by Landlord Green last week at Kansas City. An entire car load was necessary to put the hotel in first-class condition.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mrs. Jas. Boyd of Rich Mountain has been in Mena few days having some teeth extracted at Lindsay's. IL was difficult job but was executed to her satisfaction.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Dr. H. D. Burrus, of Hatfield, was il our city on business Friday, He re ports the mining interests in a glow of expectation. Everything is lively and new machinery is being received and taken out to the hills for opera tion.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Strawberry season is over here, but raspberries and huckleberries are ripening and being brought>to the market
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

At their meeting Saturday the I. O. O. +. lodge elected officers for the en- suing term as follow: W. E. Watkins, N. G.; E. P. Smith, V. G.; R. L. Gore, secretary; J. s. Key, trustee.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Frederick Lam bert, from Huntsville, weeks looking for location has bought forty acres of land about three miles east of town. and started home Tues day expecting to return in the fall and make this his home. Mir. Lambert gave the Star Il call in company with his friend, H. NJ. Shields, and he is the third man Mir Shields has located here from Missouri recently.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

J. G, Jackson has commenced the erection of his residence on the corner of Port Arthur avenue and Campbell street. It is to be modern seven room house with bath room, pantry and closets. N. E. Barden is the builder.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

There will be meeting of the Polk County Medical Society at p. m. this evening at Dr. Reese's office.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Rev. David Park, who filled the pull pit in the Presbyterian church when it was first organized, was married Monday at Corinth, Miss, to Miss Daisy Booth. They expect to go to India this fall as foreign missionaries.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

C. E. Thomas bought of F. M. Reeves three lots in Reeves addition to Mena. Monday, and will build and make home thereon. Mir. Thomas has resided in this county twelve years and has great confidence in Mena.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mrs M ary E. Cochran arrived from Pittsburg, Kansas, where she is now residing, Saturday to attend the Epis- copal church and receive the rights oI confirmation as administered by Bishop Brown Sunday evening.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

MT. Walter Grady and sister, Miss Maude, of Locksburg, came in Monday evening for few days visit in our city. Mr. Grady is deputy sheriff in his county.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

c. R. Palmer has been transferred to the train dispatcher's department with office in the depot up town.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

Mrs. Laura Guthrie and daughter, Eva, are visiting this week with Mrs. F. Talbert, in the country.
The Mena star., 1899-06-08

R. J. Ward, brother of the late James T. Ward, we'll known in this county. arrived from Lamar, Mo. Mon day expecting to remain several days.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Captains May and Hogan were married
at Portland last night. Both oithe 8. A.
d. .. Mills, the millionaire, passed
through Albany yesterday morning on
his way to Alaska.
The 10th birthday OF Hon. A. w. STAN
ard, OF Brownsville, one of Albany's early
mayors, was celebrated last Monday.
W. S. Dunn acting s. P. agent at Leb-
anon and Miss Anna Helms were united
IN marriage in Jackonsville last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hopkins re-
turned last night from a months visit in
Portland, where they were the guests Of
Mrs. Hopkins sister.
Mr. Frank Will will leave tomorrow
morning on bis tFi-yeariy visit TO his
former home in Missouri. this being his
ioutth VISIT there since coming TO Ore
gon.
Seventeen members OF the Degree OF
Honor went 10 Lebanon this morning
TO meet with the lodge of that city this
afternoon when they were 10 have big
time.
Mr. G II Walker OF this county is get.
ting M lodge OF Native Sons oil Oregon,
which will soon be organized at this city.
de al eady has nearly the necessary
numLer. 1t will start out with about
twenty members.
The Knights of Pythias OF Salem will
give an excursion to Albany on the Ruth
next Tuesday afternoon, leaving Salem
at 3 O'Clock in the afternoon, reaching
Albany at 8 80 O'Clock, when they will
be entertained in grand style by the AL.
1any lodge. together with other knights.
Ihey will leave on their return trip to
Salem at TO-. 80 Wednesday forenoon.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
BAD RUNAWAY.
Resulting in the Breaking
of An Arm.

This forenoon about ii o'clock, Mr.. l.
B. Knighten, wife and four small child.
rem drove up to the Baltimore block,
when Mr.. Knighten got out, thew the
ines over the dash board and was TAX
ing out some eggs when the tam be-
came frightened and ran away at full
speed. They had only gone part OF a
block when the front wheel of the wag-
on struck telephone pole, stopping the
wagon. The horses broke loose and ran
Tor home but were stopped in the first
ward. Mrs. Knighten was sitting on
the seat with little four months old
girl in her lap, and grabbed for the lines
pulling towards the sidewalk. Both
were jerked completely out upon the
ground. Mrs. Knighten was run over
by both wheels and the wagon stopped
on the baby's hand, crushing it. Mrs.
knighten's collar bone was broSen, but
almost miraculously no other serious in
luries resulted. They were taken to
the home of G. P. Langford, lather OF
Mrs. Knighten near the creamery and
attended to by Or. Hill, and are doing
as well as can be expected.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
In the Pillar.

The four pillars at the court house
were tipped over this afternoon by the
contractors. In the second pillar from
the east just as Mr. Elkins had stated
there was package few feet from the
top, IN which was a copy of the States
Rights Democrat of Aug. 81, 1865, Al
bany Journal of March l2, 1864, Oregon
Statesman of Aug. l. 1865, the Calitornia
Express and Frank Leslie's Weekly OF
May Is, 1855, Oregonian of Aug. Z, 1885,
and Cincinnati Inquirer of June Is, 1855,
Also a ten cent piece of 1861, list oi
the city officers consisting of Dennis
Beach, DR.. Alexander, John Barrows,
Markham, G H Baber, and ] B
Comely counciln en-, and d Mansfield
recorder, John leaver mars ,al, and
the county officers, ] c Powell Judge,
Jas Elkins clerk, O w Richardson sher-
IN, Jos Nixon treasurer, S G Irvine
superintendent. Addison @ Gibbs gov
ernor and b P Boise circuit Judge. and
a mem. This court house was built in
the yair 1865 ty Perry Watson for $S3,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
The Shirley Company All
Right.

An enthusiastic audience greeted The
Jessie Shirley Company in their present.
alton Of a Daughter OF the Empire. -
There was . general eXpre ssioa Of CON-
mendation for the splendid work done
by the members OF the company, OF
which Miss shirley 10 the star. Not
withstaoding the cram ped stage room
the besutiial play vas presented With
gvOd effect, and there is no question as
TO the estimate iheaseF goere hEre piac-
ed on the merit OF the work done by
she company.
Tonight "Moihs"a drsmasiEallon OF
ouidn's famous novel OF that name, will
BE- given. Il is . society play and one
the company are peculiarly fitted TO give
in q manner that will be pleasing. In
il are some live scenes that keep up the
life OF the drama. The house should be
crowded.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
Special Attraction at the
Opera House Tonight.

Beginning with this evening, the Jes
sic Shirley Com any will play oot the
entire week at the ArmOry opening in
that well known lavorIte play La Belle
Marie said to be one OF the best plays Of
the kin1 being done. Miss Jessie Schir-
ley, the star OF the organization has an
established Eastern reputation for excell-
ent work and her company is made up
of experienced and reliable PLAYERS, care
fully selected from the metropolitan thea
tres.
Everywhere that the company has
been they have received the utmost ap.
proval and the run of plays presented
has been spoken OF by all exchanges al
quite the best seen en- tour in sometiD Q,
There Will be a change OF bill every
night and matinee on Saturday, the
uniform prices throughout the week
having been placed at 10, 20 and 30 cts.
Surely these are reasonable enough for
the most exacting. And taking into
consideration the character and etand
ing OF the attraction, the opera hous'
should be crowed every night.
Today noon the band gave a parade
and afterwards concert at the corne
OF Broadallen and First st. The musi
was much enjoyed and freely comment
ed upon as being first class. There will
be similar parade and concert ever.
day at the same hour But remembe
La Belle Marie tonight and take you
folks.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
College Notes.

Prof Scott's Virgil class was CxRmin-
ed last Wednesday afternoon.
The Caesa, class began the study Of
Cicero last Thursday and the Latin
Reader class began Caesar Monday.
Mics Winnie Mayo was visitor April
81.
The ErodelphiAn Society gave . social
Friday evening.
6. T. Pratt. # Halsey, and Carl Cool
ey. oi Brownsville. went home on q visit
FriuAy evening, returning Saturday.
Messers. Archibald, of Oregon City.
W. re- visiting friends here yesterday
Some time since the General Assem-,
ol' OF the PRESBYTERIAN church appoint
ed q committee to classify the different
schools under the Presbyterian church.
Prea Lee mas received the very encou-
raging report tina: Albany College is
recognized as . standard college with Q
full three years preparatory course.
This report is very gratifying 10 the
students aud friends.-College Student
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
Pure Tea
in packages
at grocers'
Schillings
Best
A C00d F0~nouu
A Good Company.

A we'll pleased audience greeted the
Jessie Shirley company at the armory
last night in their presentation OF the
very entertaining La Belle Marie. Mas
Shirley is fine looking young lady and
displays \ rare talent in her work. She
is splendidly supported, the whole troup
being good, and the impression made on
the audience was that Albany has been
visited by no better company for long
time. The company are fortunate in
having fist class orchestra. adding
much to the enjoyment OF the entertain
ment.
Tonight the company will present "a
Daughter of the Empire" pretty -four
&C: play the scene of which Is laid in the
time Of Napoleon l. The heroine. taken
by Miss Shirley lie model in q French
studio, and the whole play Is one giving
fine opportunity for the display OF the
talent OF the company.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
New 40. U. w. Hall.

We are informed by Mr.. Barker that
the A o U W Of this city win soon
have one Of the finest halls 10 the val-
ley. Last evening the city council grant
ed permission 10 Robert Crawford to
DO Id q second story on his brick a. the
corner OF First and Washington streets,
and Mr. Crawford has already ordered
the lumber. 1. 10 10 be Of wood and ee-
ment, lighter material than BRICK being
desired, bot & will be as safe and expen
siye. The lodge will have = space Of 40x
l02 feat, sufficient 10 give them one Of the
finesi hsllA in the sta e With Q frontage
Of forty feet, and plenty OF room for a
banquet hail, side rooms +te. The en-
trance 10 the secoLd fioor Eill be on
Washington stree, At si.e rear OF the
block.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
A FIRE FIEND.
Lebanon Has a Close Call.

During last night entrance was effect
ed into the ware house Of the store Of
Dalgleisch & Everett, dealers in hard
ware, oils, ETC., two barrels of machine
oil were opened at the faucets and al
lowed to run and coal oil was sprinkled
on the floor. Then fire was set to it,
spreading to some sacks of wheat which
it burned into, letting the wheat run
out over the fire entirely putting it out,
and saving what would have been q big
coDfiagration. for the chances are that
with the situation Of the warehouse the
business part Il the city would have been
burned.
1t vas incendiary, and tracks indicat-
ed the course taken by the i,ebugs. An
effort was made 10 secure blood hounds
10 trace them
Intense Indignation was expressed in
Lebanon over the affair.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
Quaint Savings.

It's interesting and instructive 10
n sd bright and veil constructed advert
isments. MessIs. G Hood & Co. OF sars
sspriIla fame. must have been At . great
feAsI and taken everything home with
them. They are using q bright selection
OF quaint old sayings and proverbs as the
starters in q series OF clever advertise
ments. wherein the proverbs are neatly
turned and paTaphrased TO it the cub
ject matter. The public like this breezy
advertising, As it reminds OF other pro-
<erbs and opens up discussing.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
Death of A. Lewis.

Mr. IeuatE Fox received . dispatch
from Seattle this forenoon announcing
the death oI his father.in- Law, Mr. 4.
Lewis. He was 81 years OF age. MT.
Lewis was an cid resident OF Linn county
being 10 business as Shedd for . good
many years. and being well known in
Albany, where there are many who will
mourn bic death lew wears ego, be
moved with his family TO Seatsle, where
one u ME married daughters resides.
The deceased leaves q vile. two sons and
six daughters, one OF whom being Mrs.
IgnAiz Fox who left last Sunday for Sc
attic 70 be at his bedside.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
Just From Manila.

w. D. Davis, OF l Co., eon OF ]. J.
Davis. oil Tangent. arrived homo from
Manila, this morning having been dis.
charged on account OF disabilities after
being in tie hospital three months He
left Manila on March 10 and returned by
way OF Hong Kong. There had been
considerable lighting then. and the Ore
Ron boys we're making q fine record
Notwithstanding they are anxious 10
enme home as soon as tney can be re-
lleved. Mr.. Davis does not appreciate
the islands as an acquisition to Ameri-
can territory, and says the hole islands
ATE not worth one Americans life He
cav Aquinaldo and says he 10 undoui =
edly bard nan 10 deal With and il will
take work TO finally capture him.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
Summer Term of No: NAL School.

A summer t.rm OF ten weeks viii be
held at the State Normal Sehool At Mon
mouth, beginning ruesdsy, June 26th.
The regular work of the school. inelud-
ing preparation for all state and county
examinations. will be given by the Nor
NAL Faculty. Grades made will be credit.
ed toward graduation. Tuition s.. %.
Board and Lodging from 81 IS 10 s. per
Seek Total Expense from $35 to $40.
For announcements address Secretary Of
the Faculty, Normal School, Monmouth.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Notice is hereby given that the An-
nual Meeting Of the Albany Farmers 90.
will be held at the Office OF said company
In Albany, Linn county, Oregon, on the
10th day OF May, 1899, at o'clock p Nj
of said dav, for the purpose of s'ecting
seven "a directors to serve for the term
OF one year. aud the transaction of snch
other business 40 NAV come before the
meeting.
Done by the Board Of Directors.
Attest: Pans B MARSHALL, eec'y.
u II WmDs, Preaident
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
The Chicago Quartet.

The famous Chicago Ladies Quartet,
will be at the college chapel tonight, and
wilI.be greeted by mahy. The quartet
is one Of the best in the world, and hay
ing been here before our people know for
themselves what they are. It is treat
from the first number. A fine elocution.
list accompanies the quartet and always
receives popular reception. The admis-
sion will be so cents, Is cents for stud
ents Of all the schools OF the city.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28
Fell in the Ditch.

Six year old Vernon Beeson and an
other boy yesterday afternoon were
having foot race on 9Th street and had
reached the bridge across the dicth on
Vine street when the Beeson boy was
run into oy the other boy and knocked
of into the rapidly running water. Ches-
ter Porter happened to see the accident
and rushing to the lower side Of the
bridge grabbed the boy as he reached is
after q dive under the water and pulled
him out. But for his pompE work the
boy would no doubt have dFowned as he
was helpless in the current.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28

A terrible story comes from EClatsop
ers ct tire loot OF Sugar Loaf moutainn
in that county, prof ably the result Of
eatiug canned goods as no marks were
found alb at them. One Of the men was
w. T. RsdIr, at one time a resident OF
Yaq1ins Bay, and welt known in Al
bany.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1899-04-28

Its necessary to go away for news.
The Welcome Of Portland says:
That the good people of Albany are
discussing arumored elopement between
a married man and married woman.
When the facts deveIope it will make an
interesting story, to which the Welcome
will give space.