Aug 20 1897 issue COLE- On Saturday, August 14, to the wife of Albert Cole, a 12 lb. son. The mother and son are both getting along nicely but Albert, we understand contemplates, a mountain trip for the purposes of recuperation and meditation. Jan 14 1897 issue JOHNSON- on Saturday, January 9, 1897 to the wife of Hon. A.J. Johnson, of this city, a son. Senator Johnson was in Salem at the time the above advent transpired but the importance of electing an United States senator or the organization of the state senate faded into insignificance when a new heir was to be welcomed, and in response to a telegram, the senator came up home on Sunday. No wonder he retired from the race for presidency, for too many honors thrust upon a man at once is apt to have a demoralizing effect upon him. After a short visit of two or three hours Senator Johnson returned to Salem. MCDONALD- On Monday January 11 1897 to the wife of Wm. McDonald, a 11 pound son. COMPTON- On January 10, 1897 to the wife of C.D. Compton a ten pound daughter.