Oregon & Western Colonization Co., to Louis W. Hill - Nov. 27, 1917 - Lands to Sec. S. Tp. 13, S. R. 3 East, 160 acres, $1.

S. P. Bach and wife to W. E. McPherson - Dec. 16, 1918 - Lands in Sec. 30, Tp. 12, S. R. 1 East, 87.22 acres, $10.

D. A. Reeves and wife to Byron O. Nichols and wife - Jan. 29, 1919 - Lands in Tp. 12, S. R. 2 West, 8 acres, $10.

A. W. Blackburn and wife, et al to Edward Myers - Feb. 1, 1919 - Lands in Block 12, in Ralston's Add., to Lebanon, $10.

P. M. Scroggins and wife to J. N. Morris - Jan. 21, 1919 - Lands in Block 4, in Wm. Ralston's Add., Lebanon, $10.

J. W. Burkhart and wife to R. B. Miller - Feb. 7, 1919 - Lands in Block 2, in Burtenshaw's Add. To Lebanon.
 

H. A. Buhl, son of W. D. Buhl, the star route mail carrier between Lebanon and Lacomb, arrived home Saturday night from Camp Lewis where he was discharged from the naval service. He enlisted in November 1917 and after three weeks training at Mare Island, California, he was sent east and went to sea on a cruiser. For the last year he has been on the Atlantic ocean, most of the time between this county and England and France. He was on one scouting trip to South American waters. He reports that while his health is good, he contributed forty pounds of flesh to the navy, in that he is forty pounds lighter than when he enlisted.
 

Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Howard, now of Jefferson, have just received their first letter from their son Sidney since he went over seas, and in the letter he informs them that he has quite recovered from his wounds and that he was in the fighting of the Argonne Forest for 21 days. He was transferred to Company D., 126 Infantry of the Third Army, 32nd Division and is now in the army of occupation, located in the little town of Gladbach on the river Rhine in Germany.

S. J. Brown, of Albany, a railroad bridge foreman, with a crew of construction men have been in Lebanon during the last two weeks rebuilding the trestle near Brewster station by putting in new piling.

Two small boys, one Stanley Nelson, 13 years old and in knee pants and the other Wayne Hall 14 years old, were arrested here Friday by City Marshal J. R. Green on instructions from the chief of police of Portland, on a charge of stealing an automobile in that city some three weeks ago. The boys came here about two weeks ago and for a week stopped at the farm of Oliver J. Wiencken, at Peterson Butte where the Hall boy worked for a time last summer in harvest. After leaving Mr. Wiencken's who did not have work for them now, they went to Waterloo for a few days and then one of them got work at O. H. Temple's saw mill and the other at Hotel Lebanon. They said that they were hunting work for next spring and summer, and that the car was owned by the father of the Nelson boy. The boys were taken to Albany Friday night by Sheriff C. M. Kendall, who came out for them, and Saturday morning captain of detectives, B. F. Smith, of Portland, came to Lebanon and got the car and went to Albany and took the young thieves back to Portland. The car belonged to Dr. Catherine Meyers of Portland.
 

Carroll Whinnery, a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Whinnery, of South Lebanon, was discharged at Camp Lewis last week. He enlisted in April and sailed for France in July. He went into training at Bordeaux in the field artillery where he remained until the signing of the armistice. They were to have gone to the front in a week's time and he very much regrets that he did not get to see some of the fighting in the front lines.

Mrs. Emma Kellenberger and daughter Kathleen, were visiting in Albany Monday.

Mrs. John Neely, of Albany, returned home Monday after a few day's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bilyeu, in this city.

Glen R. Harden, son of W. E. Harden, arrived home Sunday from Pensacola, Florida, where he was recently discharged from the navy. He enlisted before the United States entered the war and has been in the service for the last three years, and has now received his honorable discharge. During the three years of service he has seen much of the world and has had a varied sea experience.
 

Dr. R. L. Wood went to Amity Wednesday and will return in a few days with his family. They will occupy the residence on Sherman street just vacated by Dr. Barendrick.

The fire department was called out to the home of Mrs. Bingenheimer Tuesday forenoon by a chimney burning out. Outside of making a big smoke, no damage was done.

C. C. Aldrich has purchased the Frank Gleason property on Park street near Rose street. Mr. Gleason gave possession at once moving into one of the Dr. Kimmell houses on Grant street.

Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Olson of North Bend were here the first of the week visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Shaffer. Mrs. Olson was formerly Miss Ethel Shaffer, a well-known Linn county school teacher.

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Witman departed Wednesday evening for Madera, California, for a short visit with their daughter, Mrs. Bertha Will. During their absence Mrs. Clara Cheadle will have charge of the hospital.
 

N. Owen, of Eugene, was a business visitor in Lebanon the first of the week.

W. B. Peairs went to Portland Wednesday on business for the Hazelwood Company.

Jerome Smith of Scio, was in Lebanon Monday visiting at the home of his son Albert Smith.

R. W. Montague, of Portland, was in the city Wednesday looking after the interests of the Montague estate buildings.

Walter Snyder, who has been employed at Marshfield for the past few months arrived Saturday for a visit with his parents.

Mrs. Bert Morrow is here from Eastern Washington for an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Carroll of North Lebanon.

L. H. Bonney will soon move his tie saw mill from near Sodaville to the E. E. Keebler land across the river near Grisham school house.
 

Mrs. J. Traxler, who has been teaching the Berlin school for the past two months has resigned her position. Mrs. Traxler was formerly Miss Vera Devine and was a member of the Lebanon high school graduating class of 1914.

Arthur Kelley, a son of Henry Kelley of near Scio, was recently discharged from the service at Newport News, Virginia. His company was scheduled to sail the day after the armistice was signed and they had their overseas equipment but their order for sailing was cancelled and they were sent back to California where he was discharged. He and his wife have come to Lebanon where they will make their home.

Mrs. A. J. Wilson went to Portland Tuesday to meet her husband who was mustered out of the army service at Camp Lewis on the same day. Mr. Wilson enlisted in January, 1918, in the Ordnance department and sailed for France the last of August. He returned to the States in January. Mrs. Wilson was formerly Miss Blandina Moist and has been engaged in teaching school during her husband's absence.
 

John B. Paris. After an illness of several weeks, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Pearl Stewart in Albany, John B. Paris died February 16, at the age of 83 years. The deceased was born in August 1836 at Nashville, Tennessee, where he grew to manhood and where he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Vogel about forty-five years ago.

Mr. Paris came to Lebanon 13 years ago and has made his home in or near here ever since. He is survived by seven children. The funeral services were conducted at the Masonic cemetery Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 

James Lindley. Wednesday morning, February 19, at his home 3 miles southeast of this city, James Lindley, a well-known pioneer citizen passed away at the advanced age of 86 years, 6 months and 25 days. The deceased was born in Indiana, July 24, 1832, and was married to Miss Mary Ann Hardman in February 1852 and the next year came west of Idaho, from there they come on to Oregon the next year and settled near Lebanon which place has since been their home.

He is survived by his aged wife, three sons, Grant and Sol Lindley of Lebanon; James M. of Scio; and three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Wells and Mrs. Mary Chambers of Lebanon, and Mrs. Hannah Burtenshaw of Washington. The funeral services will be held today at 2 o'clock at the Epperly Undertaking parlors and interment made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
 

Sam Gosnell went to Portland Saturday for a few days visit.

Miss Alvena Moist, was visiting Albany friends over Sunday.
 

John Randolph Lawrence. Tuesday, February 18, from an attack of heart failure, John R. Lawrence, a farmer of near Providence, died at the age of 74 years and 17 days. Mr. Lawrence was born at Rome, Douglas county, Missouri, February 1, 1846 and in May, 1897 was united in marriage to Miss Frances Evans, also of Missouri.

He came to Oregon in 1906 and settled near Portland where he lived until 1915, then came to Linn county to reside. Tuesday morning, Mr. Lawrence accompanied by his little son Albert, were driving to Crabtree with the team and wagon and just before reaching their destination, the father suddenly fell from the wagon. The boy's screams frightened the horses and they began to run throwing him out and bruising him up considerably. The coroner was notified and an inquest held and the verdict was that death to the aged gentleman resulted from heart failure.

He is survived by his wife and six children, Thomas, Theodore, Ethel, Albert, Gladys and Grace all at home. The funeral services were held today at 2 o'clock at the Providence church with Rev. Henry Correll of Lebanon officiating. Interment was made in the Providence cemetery.
 

Dr. J. C. Booth has again moved back into his old office on Main street, which he occupied prior to his enlistment in the army.

Fred Robins and family of Halsey were visiting at the home of Mr. Robins parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Robins, over Sunday.

George O'Hara, son of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Hara, arrived home Saturday from Camp Kearney, California, where he was mustered out of army service last week.

Miss Irene Tupper, a former Lebanon school girl, writes to her friends here that she is now a resident of Albany, and is keeping house for her father, Andy Tupper.
 

Mrs. Bingenheimer, has purchased the residence on Grove street near Isabella street known as the Rev. N. M. Skipworth home, which she will make her permanent home.

William Retherford, of Waterloo, is moving to Lebanon to reside. He has rented the Tripp residence of 4th and Sherman street west of the depot which he will occupy with his family.

Herald Sherfey, son of Enos Sherfey, of North Lebanon, has returned home from Camp Lewis where he has been in military training for several months. He has been discharged from the service.
 

The friends and relatives of Dr. Clarence W. Ross have just received word that he is having his second attack of the flu and that an operation on his throat would be necessary. He is now located at Mares Island Navy Yard at Vallejo, California.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crawford spent several days in Lebanon visiting with his aunt Mrs. Mattie Moist. Mr. Crawford recently sold his confectionery store at Hood River and has not yet decided on a location. For a number of years Mr. Crawford was a printer with the Albany Herald.
 

An informal house party was given Saturday night by Miss Beatrice Newport, who was spending the week end at home from O.A.C. in honor of Lt. Homer B. Morris, who was visiting in Lebanon. The evening was delightfully spent in music, dancing and refreshments. Those present were: Mrs. Russell Hall, Misses Mary O'Haro, Arline Hoerr, Ruth Butler, Mary Wetzell, and Messrs. Lt. Morris, Lt. Hall, Albert M. Epperly, Max H. Millsap, Ralph Bellinger and Ralph Scroggin.
 

Hugh Kirkpatrick went to Portland Wednesday and will return in a short time with several new cars for his garage.

Miss Nellie Lindley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Lindley, came up from Portland Sunday night for a visit at home.

Mrs. J. S. Groves and children drove over to Albany last Saturday to attend the Government auction sale of army horses.

Dr. Everett was among the Lebanon citizens who attending the "League to Enforce Peace" meetings in Portland Monday and Tuesday.
 

John Summers, agent at the Lebanon station for the Southern Pacific Company, returned Tuesday from a two week's visit at his former home in Hart, Michigan.

Mrs. Wilma Waggoner spent Saturday visit in Albany, being invited there to attend a reception given Mrs. E. W. Langdon and daughter by Miss Libby Irvine.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Culp, returned Wednesday from several weeks stay in Albany where Mr. Culp was taking medical treatment. He is greatly improved in health.
 

Mrs. Meyer, who was formerly Miss Gladys Rexford, of this city, now of Butte, Montana, was here visiting her cousin Mrs. A. L. Porter. Her husband has been in the service for the last two years and is now with the army of occupation in Germany.

Dr. Will J. Thompson, who has been spending a short vacation in California, has returned and will again be in Lebanon on Saturday, March 1, to consult all who wish his service as an eye expert.
 

Ex-Sheriff D. H. Bodine, of Albany, arrived home yesterday from Portland where he underwent an operation a few weeks ago for the removal of a goiter from his neck. He is reported to be rapidly improving with every chance of a complete recovery of his health.

Mrs. Cora Powell and little daughter arrived here from Marshfield the first of the week for a visit with relatives.
 

Notice of Final Settlement in the estate of Erie Zoph, Louis Zoph Administrator.

Norris Owen, of Crow, Lane County, was in Lebanon Wednesday and while here sold his timber near Waterloo, to the Henry Gerlick Tie and Mill Company. The Gerlick Tie mill will be moved to this tract and the tie timber cut and floated down the river to Lebanon.
 

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