Lewis Independent
Lewis, Cass County, Iowa
November 7, 1883

Miss Nellie WORHINGTON is very ill with brain fever.

Mrs. F. GRAHAM of Oakland was in Lewis over Sunday.

Rev. W.F. ARNOLD and wife returned yesterday from a visit to their son, L.L. ARNOLD.

Attorney WILLARD of Atlantic was in Lewis last Saturday defending the strikers.

Mr. A.J. KEIL, the shoemaker, has put in a small stock of ready made boots and shoes for gentlemen, which he is selling cheap.

MCENDREE & Sons are selling whole stock boots at $2.00 per pair. You ought to see them.

Oscar WHISTLER, the express agent who was recently robbed at Atlantic, was in Lewis last Sunday.

John LEONARD, of Mr. Vernon, Ohio, a brother of Mrs. ERION, is with the editors family for a long visit.

Mrs. Geo. CASE arrived home from her visit in Ohio, last Friday. George met her at Atlantic and is happy.

Mrs. L.E. MILLS of Tabor, Iowa has been visiting with friends here for the past few days. She returns home today.

We got it wrong; CARR'S shop is located across the street from C.N. NEWCOMB's resteraunt.

J.B. HARDENBERGH has just returned from a long visit in Dakota. He reports the boys doing well, with bright prospects for the future.

From our Atlantic exchanges we learn that Will TROFFT, whom we reported as fatally wounded by the cars a week ago last Sunday, is recovering.

The excellent wearing boots for men and boys manufactured by BRADLEY & METCALF, and JOHNSON's Rochester Polish and button shoes kept for sale by L.O. REINIG & Co.

L. CARPENTER, his daughters Manie and Dosia, and son Harry, and Mr. HARRIS, of Hancock, drove over to Lewis last Sunday, and briefly greeted friends.

Dr. HARRIS, of Fairplay, Colorado, a nephew of Mrs. T. WORTHINGTON, and W.J. HARRIS of this place, visited relatives at Grinnell and Lewis last week, and departed Monday.

The new harness shop is in full blast with three workmen at the benches. Mr. STOTT is putting in new stock every day, and expects to meet the demands of the trade in Lewis.

OYSTER SUPPER - The Ladies Aid Society of the M.E. Church will give an oyster supper at the residence of Mrs. J.H. BARHITE next Friday evening. All are invited.

Misses CAMPBELL & WORTHINGTON are established in their new quarters at Miss MCLAUGHLIN's old stand, west side square, where they will be pleased to have all their old customers and many new ones call on them.

Mr. CRAWFORD was taken sick last Thursday night and was unable to attend to his duties, as Principal of the school next day. We are glad to state, he was so far recovered as to begin school on Monday morning, as usual.

The firm of MOSELY & TEAGARDEN has been dissolved. TEAGARDEN drifted away on a pair of roller skates, and left MOSELY sitting on the ink block, sorting pi. Unless MOSELY hires a city editor, there will be no doubt in the future, as to who writes certain articles.

J.T. MCENDREE will fit up one of Mr. HARRIS' houses in good style, and establish a home of his own. Hotel life is enough to drive almost any fellow to matrimony. We understand another of our hotel and boarding house habitues has concluded to board himself before the snow flies.

HARRIS & ROBBERTS will wind up their business as a firm, about the middle of the present month, when Mr. ROBBERTS will take exclusive control of the business at Oakland, while Mr. HARRIS will continue here. This move is not a sudden one, but has been in contemplation for some time.

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Lewis Independant
Lewis, Cass County, Iowa
November 14, 1883

SAU-AH-BRAH
The above is a native characters impersonator who will appear in Lewis Friday, November 23. We are in possession of bells, programs, etc., and judging from these and the press comments at hand, we conclude the entertainment will be a treat to the people of Lewis. The following is a brief history of this remarkable Oriental personage. SAUAHBRAH was born in Burmah, India in 1850, and became a convert to Christianity at the age of ten. He was disinherited by his heathen father on account of his conversion to the Christian Faith. His boyhood days were spent in mission schools and in traveling with the Missionaries, doing Christian work among his benighted people. At the age of twenty, he set sail for America to receive a more thorough education. Since SAUAHBRAH came to this country, he has attended Brown University, Newton Theological Seminary and Jefferson Medical College, graduating in the latter in March, 1882. He is a man of medium size, with clear cut features, Mongolian complexion, hair raven black and straight. The following program which has been presented in all the principal cities of the United States, before crowded houses, will give the reader some idea of the character and extent of the entertainment.

PROGRAMME
Impersonations
1-King, Nobleman, and Lord.
2-Yeoman, Burmese Lass and Karen Belle
3-School Teacher and Scholars
4-The Buddhist in Search of Rest
5-The Burmese Bride and Groom
6-Fakir and Guadama Priesthood
7-The Frantic Burial Chanter
8-The Hideous Funeral Dancer

ORIENTAL DESCRIPTIONS
1-Eating
2-Sleeping
3-Dressing
4-Jungle Life and Childhood's hours
5-How the Burmese Woo and Win their Wives
6-How they get Married
7-How they Bury and Embalm
8-Transmigration of the Soul

SONGS OF THE ORIENT
1-Evening Lullaby
2-Wedding Carol
3-The Burmese "Home Sweet Home"
4-The Ditty of the little East India Girl
5-Guadamus' Evening Hymn
6-The Frantic Funeral Chant

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Lewis Independent
Lewis, Cass County, Iowa
November 21, 1883

OBITUARY
Mrs. Lucy Eveline MACOMBER, daughter of Wm. A. and Laura C. TERRY, was born in Bridgehampton, L.I., November 21, 1847, moved while an infant and brought up in Southampton. As a child she was sprightly, quick to learn, and a general favorite. She enjoyed all the advantages of the excellent academy of that town, and acquired a good education. She loves music, and excelled in it. At the age of twelve years she, at times, acted as organist in the Presbyterian Church, of which she became a member at thirteen years of age, and ever after adorned her profession. In 1866, she came west with her parents to Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, remaining there two years, then moving with the family to settle in Lewis, Cass County, Iowa in 1868. Here, as in previous places, she spent a portion of her time in teaching instrumental music. Enthusiastic in this beautiful art, she inspired others with her views and feelings, and gave in the aggregate, a very large number a fine start in its practice!
A host will remember her as the teacher they loved most dearly.

In 1875, November 16, she was joined in marriage to Geo. A. MACOMBER, a worthy companion. But she was doomed to a considerable share of suffering and sorrow, on account of the ill health and sickness of her husband. With the hope of benefitting his health, he went to Southern California in March, 1880. His disease, consumption, growing worse, she joined him in November, and gave him tender and loving care till he died February 5, 1881, near Los Angelos. Left a widow, with two small children, daughters, (at this writing orphans 6 and 4 years of age), she returned to Lewis. Since her mother's death, February 27, 1882, she, as far as possible, filled the mother's place in her father's family, being a wise counselor and comfort to him. But this quiet, happy and useful life was not to continue long. Diphtheria attacked her little daughter May, and brought her low, near to death. The fond mother gave her watchful care day and night for over two weeks, till the child became convalescent, then she was attacked by the same fell disease. She was so worn down by her long watching and anxiety, that she was not able to successfully resist the disease, and though she manifested great christian fortitude and struggled heroically against it, she had to yield to its power, and at the end of five days she fell asleep in Jesus, November 14, 1883. On account of the contagious nature of the disease, without a public funeral, on the next day, her remains were quietly placed to rest in the beautiful cemetery of Lewis. On Sabbath, the 18th, memorial services were held in the church, and an excellent discourse delivered, founded on Psalm 46. 10-11, by the pastor, Rev. Chas. Little. He was assisted by Rev. A.A. Whitmore, of Anita, a former pastor. There was a full house, a number of friends from Atlantic being present. Lucy will long be remembered with strong affection, as a teacher in the public schools and Sunday school, and instructor in music, as organist in the Congregational Church, as member of the choir, an active help in literary and social circles, and aid in every good work. She gained the esteem and affection of a great number. May her mantle fall on many others.

OBITUARY
Ella Mary LIVINGSTON was born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, September 6th, 1862. She removed with her parents to this county in 1870, and died November 15th, 1883, aged 21 years, 2 months, and 9 days. The deceased was the daughter of H. LIVINGSTON, residing north of Lewis. "And we wept that one so lovely should have a life so brief; Yet not unmet it was that one like that young friend of ours. So gentle and so beautiful, should perish with the flowers."

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Lewis Independent
Lewis, Cass County, Iowa
November 28, 1883

GENERAL LOCALS

John L. WILSON is home again. He is not married yet.

Mrs. LANGDON is offering bargains in millinery for the holidays.

C.M. MCCLINTOCK's stock sale takes place Wednesday, December 5.

Esquire Wm. HAWORTH is confined to his bed with rheumatic fever. We hope soon to hear of his recovery.

Peter HOPLEY was an interested visitor at the recent fat cattle show at Chicago. He says he saw some good cattle.

Miss Anna KEYS began a term of school nine miles west of Lewis, in Pottawattamie County last Monday.

Mrs. FUSON has rented the rooms over PERKINS & WHERRY's store, and will occupy them as a dwelling in a few days.

Hon. O. MILLS returned from his Chicago visit last Thursday evening, accompanied by his brother-in-law, Mr. J.V. FORGY.

Mrs. OBERHOLTZER of Council Bluffs, was the guest last week, of Mrs. E.D. HAWSE. She visited friends in Lewis and Atlantic.

Charlie DAVIS, who has been so very ill, for weeks with lung fever, is slowly recovering. At one time his life was almost despaired of.

G.I. CHIZUM will reside on Sixth Street, Atlantic, in the same block with T.R. WALLACE. He will have a very nice and convenient location.

Our devil, John EUSON, will be quite convenient to the office after he moves his widows into the new quarters. We could easily be connected by telephone.

Mr. J.V. FORGY of Dayton, Ohio, visited his sister, Mrs. O. MILLS, and other friends at Lewis last week, and left Monday for Nebraska, where another sister resides.

Remember the Congregational sociable at Mrs. R.C. KENNEDY's Wednesday evening, December 5. Music, literary exercises and games will be the order of the evening.

Mrs. HUNT and her son of Potsdam, N.Y., mother and brother of Miss Minnie HUNT, are with the family of J.W. CUTTING, and will probably remain through the winter.

Dr. EMMERT was called to Lewis yesterday in consultation with Drs. ANDREWS and CAMPBELL in Mrs. MORPHY's case. Her condition has changed but little, if any, for some weeks.

"Ben GRANT says he put up 300 feet of shedding for J.M. BAXTER last week. He also says Mr. BAXTER has more lumber on hand ready for use than is kept in stock by any lumber firm in Atlantic.

S.C. MURNAN has bought out his brother Will's interest in the grocery store, building and all. Ed MAFFITT still owes his half the stock and will continue to be a partner in the business. We wish the new firm success.

Hon. J.W. BROWN called in on his way to the farm last Monday, and talked politics for a few minutes. By the way, Mr. BROWN is generally correct on questions of reform, but you know on such questions the right is often defeated.

The railroad bosses and bookkeeper mentioned last week in connection with a row in Atlantic, had a hearing before Mayor PUGH, and were discharged. They had the difficulty with Bill SNOUFFER, who was fined $35 and costs-$48 in all.

DIED
November 25, 1883 of scarlet fever, E.A.C. HUNT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank HUNT, aged 1 year, 10 months and 13 days. The funeral ceremonies were conducted by Rev. Mr. HARRIS, Pastor of the Methodist Church at Lewis.

L.O. REINIG is making a neat dwelling out of the building recently moved on his lots in the southeast part of the new town. It is one of the nicest locations in town, and will make a desirable place for someone to live. J. KETTERING is doing the carpenter work.