The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1883-04-06

sclo, April srd. 1885

Eds. Democrat:
As REX" says times are little duIl
but not at standstill in the city. We
possess the High, Low, Jack, and tho
Game, Of this portion OF Linn County.
The High is represented by our busi-
ness qualifications and good bargains
we can give the farmers as we'll as the
possession Of our good citizens. Leng-
thy and shorty, who are remarkable for
their sobriety, and never make loud
noises on the streets. The Low is rop-
resented by our low prices and the good
trade we have, also by our responsible
citizen, Peter Of Livery Stable notorie-
ty, who Is also noted for his upright and
regular conduct, and never was known
to speak above whisper on tho street.
The Jack is represented by our esti-
mable city marshall, who IL always
attentive 70 tho duties Of his Office, but
alas, sometimes nearly captured by tho
Ace whose partner plays tho deuce.
The Tens which represent the Game
are TO be found attending the Blue
Ribbon Club.
The farmers are laboring diliEensly
10 put In their crops, but the ssEm
continuing. many find the ground r1gx6r
wet for plowing.
Tho business relations Of Scio stand
on . square footing.
Peter & Alex running the hetels,
Houston, johnson Il shelton carrying
the largest stocks of merchandise, with
Chapman, Talcott and Osborne not
falling much In the rear. But IL does
seem strange that an efficient business
man will make . mistake Of twenty
dollars. in making change, and then
end 1t 1.-THE twenty Is so singular q
place.
The drug business seems 10 be- very
good, and both Morris and Kelly are
doing 10 all appearances we'll. The
latter seems to enjoy the coming Of
Sunday when be can DO released from
the cares and tolls Of business, and take
a pleasant drive for recreation. The
former attends TO business closely, but
enjoys hughly reading tho story Of
Snyder going fishing with tho boys.
Scott May In doing Alively business
in the harness line, but he will occasion
ly slop over when evening comcs when
be and friends will play with beans for
cigars.
Our jewellers are alive 70 business,
and under the firm name Of Mon,gom-
cry and Dilley, many watch and clock
are sold and repaired.
johnson, Epley, and Smith, are run
ming our livery stable and many have
been the drummers who have enjoyed
pleasant drive behind their fast teams,
and also enjoyed their reasonable char
ges.
Henry drives tho hack on regular
time but will sometimes leave "valle"
in the lane Al tends to business at
home, and makes some good responsible
trades for bunch grass stock, while
Smith will take his friends to Stayton
when the river Is high, behind q gray
and cream colored team, and leave them
at the bill during n shower while he
comes homo for dry suit.
Tine Miller and VIM. Bilyeu are the
dispensers Of "Murt Julip." Tine is
square 10 line aud Bill square on the
gain.
The smithing and wagon business Is
in q prosperous condition. The smith.
ing il represented by M. /. Smith, Mat
and John Gill, and A. J. Jnrnigan, who
are good workmen and each have their
share of busiaeas. The wagon makers
are Richard watkinds OF Sweet Home,
aud II. o. Holman Of Bilyeu, Den.
Dick seems 10 enjoy life, but will spare
time to be duly attentive 10 business.
Andy will play the fiddle and banjo and
sing with force = song entitled ~ Julian.
na johnson don't you cry, Pss guino
away 70 lebe ysu."
Our shoemaker ID rather lean in
and bears the appeIation Of
"John the Baptist" but nevertheless Il
good on half sole or patch.
Myers 6s Son runs the saw mill and
lumber business, and at their mill sash
sad blinds can be obtained equal to
any. Sandy is Q good boy and quite q
Iady's mau.
Uncle Dams corner Is the resort Of
.ll the boys, especially on Sunday when
hey Tegale themselves on his fresh
roasted peanuts, and upon most occa-
lions can be heard the tenor voice Of AL
Briggs as he crys out Here's your
inc Havana cigars"
DAN.