The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-01-27
Bourbon Items.
BOURBON, Jan. 24, 1870.
EDS. DEMOCRAT:

Nothing has occurred here in q
"coon's age" worthy of mention, and
hence my silence for so long time; nor
have l now anything very astonishing
to communicate. The hard times is
the general topic Of conversation, and
just how to avoid financial collapse,
is the all important question under con-
sideration among a very large portion
of our people, especially those who de-
pend upon their daily wages to furnish
subsistence for themselves and families.
Unless We can find some one who will
furnish "a little relief to friends in dis
tress," we may expect to see yet harder
times in the future.
The lumber business has been quite
lively for some time past. Mr. James
has received about twenty wagon loads
per day the past week, while others
have received smaller quantities.
The Odd Fellows are making an
addition to their hall, which, when
completed, will add much to the comfort
and convenience of their present narrow
limits. The organization contemplates
establishing an encampment before long
and the Daughters of Rebecca" lave
been organized in due form, from which
it may be concluded that the order in
this place is in fourishing condition.
The Masonic Lod gre has enlarged its
dimensions, and now has a hall in every
way comfortable AMI convenient. 1t
was dedicated with imposing ceremonies
on Christmas night. An grafton was
delivered by Rev. A. Marine; the music
was excellent, and the supper, which
was spread in the hall, after the ceremo-
MES were concluded, was better than
the average, prepared promiscuously.
Over two hundred hungry souls were
made happy. The order is in healthy
condition, and is doing much to alleviate
the wants of the poor and needy who
have claims on the fraternity.
Several business changes have occur
red this month. VIM. B. Hess has
sold his grocery to F. p. Waugh. Mr..
Hess goes to Plymouth. l learn, for the
purpose of engaging in reading and
expomding the law with j. G. Osborne,
Esq.
The firm of F. j. Demoss & Co. was
dissolved Jan 1st, Mr.. Colwell, the Co.,
retiring Mr.. Demoss believes in going
it alone He thinks that
IN battle or business whatever the game
In law or in love it il the same.
In the struggle for power or scramble for pelf.
Let this he your motto-"Rcly on y.iurscf.''
For. whether the prize be ribbon or throne,
The victor is nc who go il alone
The firm Of S. s. Davis & Go. has
dissolved. j. w. Davis has purchased
their stock of groceries, and they have
gone out OF business.
A. NJ. Davis is closing out his stock
of goods, and expects to leave for Ne
braska early in March.
George 4 NJ. Michells have opened
furniture store with John Gait for
salesman. John says he is determined
to do the fair thing, and invites all his
old friends to give him call.
Mr.. Jacob Early, of Laro te, has
leased that portion of the Touring mill
belonging to Omar Davis. Mr.. Early
is an old hand at the milling business,
and will spare neither pains nor expense
to build up good reputation for the mill
and give satisfaction to allwho patronize
it.
During the absence ofH. D. Weaver,
p NJ, his wife, Jennie Il. Weaver,
conducted the business of the postofice,
and it is a subject of general remark
that better satisfaction was never given
than under the administration Of the
present incumbents.
On dit-that Mr. Weaver expects to
remove from here early in the spring,
which will necessitato his resignation as
post master. We are sorry for this, for
two reasons: First, he is good fellow;
second, it will be difficult matter to
find any one who w be willing to take
the office. We have heard of but ten
or fifteen who would sacrifice their feel
ings to accommodate the people by
accepting the appointment.
A gentleman from Richmond spoke
to small audience, the other evening,
on the subject of modern spiritualism.
The believers" who heard him were
far from being satisfied with his treat
ment of the subject, and we are of the
opinion that he is not competent
exponent of the doctrine he advocates
He had better son to Richmond"
The Internal revenue collector in San
Francisco this month receives green
backs at the rate of SO cents to the dol
lar.
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