inch pipe thirty feet high. In the spring, above this powerful well, is to be made a beautiful lake, well stocked with fish. Col. Scott, of Nevada, being one of the prime movers in its construction.
Our growth is solid and substantial, and business firm. Some enterprising firm would do well to start here a clothing and boot and shoe store.
At our city election to-day was developed considerable feeling over the selection of mayor for the ensuing year. W. A. Wier, the former incumbent, being elected by a strong majority, however. W. D. GAUDRUP, the only contestant, already serves Denmark in the capacity of consul, and a question arose as to his eligibility to any office in this country.
Easter was observed by the Lutheran societies with appropriate services.—(Story City, March 28, 1883.)
G. W. Haitsell is sole proprietor of the American House now, his brother .John having retired.—(Story City, March 28, 1883.)
The editor of the Herald has returned from his trip to Chicago. —(March 28, 1863.)
Cold! Colder!! Coldest!!! No trains from Thursday till Monday. It is pleasanter to burn coal now than it is to draw it. Five or six of our citizens who started for the coal banks Thursday returned Saturday nearly frozen,.having shoveled their way back through the drifts.—(April 21, 1883.)
Mrs. Logan, a lady living near Roland, died of consumption on Wednesday. A husband and children are bereaved by her death.—(April 21, 1883.)
Will Wier, from the Iowa Agricultural College, reposed under the home roof Friday night.—(May 2, 1883.)
A new picket fence in front of the School House improves appearances and indicates public spirit.—(Story City, May 2, 1886.)
Opening cellar drains is the order of the day. New and larger tiling in our main street drain is talked of and hoped for.—(Story City, May 2, 1883.)
The telegraph fever has broken out, and wires extend in various directions through towm.—(May 22. 1883.)
A heavy rain fell last Saturday morning, cutting out the roads in many places. Three bridges were rendered impassable until rebuilt.—(July 22, 1885.)
A ten year old son of R. Bonde was drowned in Skunk River, Sunday afternoon. He tried to ford the river and was immediate]y swept away by the swift current. His body has not been recovered, although a constant search is being made for it by forty