Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-05-11
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
PLEASANT BEND LETTER.

Affairs in and around this village are progressing
after the usual style. Merchants farmers, meehAn-
les and lAbOrers are each enjoying commensurate
degree OF prosperity and happiness. The principal
theme of conversation that engroEses the hd ofthe
farmer is that Of planting while the merchant is en-
joying little boom in business. Dropping down to
the Bend yesterday we were surprised to note the
progress since the Toledo Cincinnati and St. Louis
Railroad has been constructed. The village is only
year old, and comprises population Of about one
hundred people. Mingling with the business citi-
zens met Mr.. Jacob Fraker, one OF the pillars Of
the town who is extensively engaged in mercantile
pursuits and enjoys an increasing patronage. We
noticed carpenters at work putting additions TO his
building, which will add materially 10 the better dis
play of his goods Mr.. F. is also postmaster, rail-
road agent and member Of the school board is pub
Lie spirited citizen and an affable gentleman Just
west of his store is large, commodious business
house, being erected by Jones Son, propretors Of
the hoop and stave factory here to used for gener
al merchandise. Dlagonally across the street is a
new store operated by Horning & Son, who likewise
have store at New Bavaria There is strong talk Of
another factory locating here at no distant day.
Judging from appearances that Touring mill would
be good investment here is apparent from the fact
that most farmers send their milling either to Ft.
Jennings or Delphos. One noticeable feature that
impressos the mind of stranger the modern archi
lecture of the farm dwellings which tasty and no
faulty finish. This is partially due from the fact that
Philip Burrcll, hrst-class carpenter and jerome
Batawny, skilled painter, who permanently To-
Gated here renders their services in oil the depart
ments of their respective professions to those who
build.
The wheat prospects here are by no means hatter-
ing, yet not necessarily dscouraging. Fruit is not
damaged as much as first supposed and the probabili-
ties that there will be abundance of late fruit. In
future letter will go more into detail in this re-
spect.
The Miller House is enjoying boom.
The r. B. did 1t for one of the saloons; the other
will doubtless take out license.
An express Office was established here last Thurs
day with Jacob Fraker as agent.
Mr.. Beach, aside from being frstclass book
keeper and correct accountant is sign writer of no
little excellence.
Assessor Charles Horning is about concluding his
labors in New Bavaria precinct. We will be able to
give the DEMOCRATIC NORTHWEST some statistics
from his footings in our next.
Services of an interesting character every Sunday
at Poplar Ridge Roman Catholic Church; Rev. Faith
er Michefelter, pastor.
Freight and passenger traffic on the narrow-gauge
is increasing.
Mr.. Charles Horning, of our neighborihg village Of
New Bavaria, contemplates the immediate erection Of
brick building at the railroad, 24x65, two stories
high, to be used as general store. Contractors
from Delphos have the contract and will complete the
bull ding In about four weeks.
The building heretofore used brick kiln will be
converted into stave factory this fall.
w. f. Smith, of Spring Valley, o., is visiting in
this and Putnam counties.
The minister at the German Reformed Church
preached his Introductory sermon at their chapel
April S0th, to large audience.
The DEEoCRATfc NORTHWEST visits large mum.
ber of families in this section and s highly appre
cated for its newsy columns able editorials and To-
cal news.
The undersigned is under obligations to Mr.. Christ
Groll for appreciated fayors.
Az regoir. WIS.