Richmond democrat., 1884-12-18
Olililt n.

Located ~ miles east of Kansas City,
on tho W.. st. l.. i. Ry. The town is
noted for its rapid growth, substantial
business houses, the wealth of the peo.
pie. ana asa great shipping point OF
cattle, hogs, grain aud walnut logs.
Milling is carried Oh extensively, there
beiug two large nour mills, that
make superior grades of ilour, and is
Shipped TO mauy distapt points. AZ
bany, lying against the bluffs, one milc
north Of the railroad, was ouce place
Of considerable Importance, and was
sustained by a large trade iu graln, to.
bacco. milling aud merchandising. 1t
struggled along maufully for some
years after the roilroad came, leaving
II Que mile ~ the north, til finally 1t
succumbed TO the inevitable. and now
is au utter ruin so far as business is
concerned, outside of the mill owned
ana operated By Brashear. Taylor &
White. They make excellent flour,
and will soon put In new and improved
machinery. Albany, although "le-
serted camp" contains quite a number
Of neat, tasty residences, aud men ,lo-
ing business in 0rrick have "suburban
residences" (clty style, you know "oyer
on tue bluffs at Albany" The land
about this town is rich, being Missouri
river bottom, which at this point is
some four miles wide. There are II
few large land owners, but in the main
the land is owned by farmers who are
GENERALLY prosperous. on 50 and lG0
acre tracts. Cattle are fed in large
numbers, while hogs ure rs numerous
as the sand of the sea- The people
of Orrick are, as rule, friendly, cour-
teous and liberal, but we can see room
for decided improvement in the en-
couragement of new business and new
enterprises, that are from time To time
offered the citizens. Notown or city has
ever grown great, or of even moderate
pretentions, that has not extended IN
open hand and cheerful welcome to
anything that Is calculated TO build up
or advance the interests of the people,
outside Of direct personal interest. We
mean this in no direct reference to Or
rick, hut do think it might apply u lit
tie. orrick has great possibilities. if
she will only take the chances that are
naturally offered. Clay Perdue, of the
firm Of Perdue II Laforgoe, gave Us Il
hearty hand shake and cordial wei
come to his bright little city. Clay is
wholesouled, and we would like to see
him sheriff next time. This firm deals
successfully in drugs, etc.--E. 5. Baily,
blacksmith, (and good one) says lie
will read the DEMOCRAT for Que year,
and learn the editors receipt for cur.
Ing corns iu a horses feet.--W. II. Er-
win, dealer in groceries. produce, &c.,
wishes everybody 10 know that he is
still in business, therefore you will
read bis business card in the County
Dlrectory."--R. W. Creswell began
business here few years ago 10 very
moderate way. Now he is Que OF the
1rst merchants. lie carries a large
stock Of dry goods, &c.; also engaged
iu tue lumber aud grain trade.-Mr.
Mitchell dou't believe iu "priuter's
!uk," but we will overlook that failing,
90 tor he is Soclable aud is u success
ful dry goods aud grocery man.--A
ALEU-, groceries aud fancy articles. is
liked up" for Christmas. aud his AHA
ble clerk knows how to keep Stock
j. j. McGaugh carries neat line of
groceries. aud is ever ready to feed the
hungry (tor 70 cents per meaD.-J. q.
htickle, orrick's elicieut postmaster,
has u beautiful drug store, aud his bol.
iday stock leads one to believe that no
anticipates an excellent trade Chan.
plon Mills, J, w. Dnr'--
pri''" ..OI, CFlat") pro
-..,sa dine property. and Mr.. d.