INDIAN CREEK ITEMS.
James Fields had a horse killed by lightning on last Friday at 11 A. m. —(May 31, 1882.)
Mrs. Agnes Harsh, daughter of Robert BRADSHAW, died very suddenly, last Wednesday, and was buried at the Peoria City cemetery, the remains were followed to their last resting place by a very large number of friends.
On last Saturday, Mr. Fred Leonard, who has been failing for several months with that dreaded disease, consumption, passed over the "Jordan of Life." Fred was well and favorably known, has lived with us many years, occupying important positions and appointments at different times. At the time of his death was postmaster of Iowa Center. He was twenty-eight years of age, and leaves a wife and four little children to mourn their loss. They have the true sympathy of many friends.
IOWA CENTER NEWS.
One hundred and five cars of Texas cattle passed over the Milwaukee read last Sunday. They were drawn by seven engines.—(August 25, 1882.)
Grain in this vicinity is being stacked in fine condition.
The silver wedding at J. W. Maxwell's is pronounced a most enjoyable affair. Quite a numerous company, consisting of friends from Nevada, Colo, Maxwell and residents here, assembled. The hospitality and entertaining powers of the host and his excellent wife were unsurpassed. and to say that each guest had a good time is saying very little. Å list of presents would fill a column.
Maxwell is still booming and bids fair to make one of the best towns in the county.
The lumber is being put on the ground to-day for Heitchen's building. It is to be twenty-two by sixty feet, twenty foot posts and tin roof, and is located just south of S. E. Cooper & Co's. furniture store.
Mr. Roe, of Jones County, has the foundation almost ready for his grocery. The building is to be the same size of the one above mentioned and on the same side of the street, a few rods south.
The new store on the east side of Main street, just south of Raff's hardware store, is almost done and presents a fine appearance.
The elevators will be ready for business in a few days. Lots of grain coming in to-day. Farmers must be threshing.
Peter Baker is now well established in the restaurant business and keeps a fine house.