prime of life, as was the case with both of these young men. Surely in the midst of life we are in death.
Rev. Conrad preached his first sermon in the Methodist Episcopal Church, last Sunday morning. The congregation was well pleased with his effort and believe that he will do a good work in this vicinity during the coming year.—(Oct. 10, 1883.)
The Meyer Bros. are enlarging their livery barn to almost double its former size, and will add several new turn-outs; increasing business the cause.
Mr. Shaffer is building an addition to the Maxwell House, 16x40 feet, two story. He can't now accommodate his large patronage
.There were twenty-five car loads of grain and stock shipped from this station last week. Who says we have not got the boss business town?
The remains of Charles A. Goldsberry arrived from Denver, on Friday night and were taken in charge by Social Lodge, I. O. O. F. The funeral services were conducted according to their ritual, the sermon being preached by Rev. Conrad, after which the body was taken to Iowa Center and buried with the last sad and impressive rites of the order. The sorrowing family have the true sympathy of the entire community.—(March 5, 1884.)
A serious accident occurred at Mr. George Tomlinson's, near Peoria City, last Friday. While threshing clover, John Tomlinson was engaged in feeding the huller., and by. some movement the sleeve of his coat caught in the teeh and his right hand and arm was drawn into the machine, tearing it to shreds to the elbow, one tooth passing between and severing the elbow joint. The arm was amputed above the elbow by Drs. Goodman and Joor. ST. CRIS.
J. R. Wood has been secretary of the Indian Creek District Township for ten or fifteen years, during which time the condition of the schools, financially and otherwise, has greatly improved. Mr. Wood has no doubt done his full share in securing this improvement.—(Sept. 9, 1885.)
Our school house is looming up magnificently and will be completed within two weeks. It is roomy, conveniently arranged, and the third in size in the county. It is a credit to the town and vicinity, giving us school privileges fully up to the requirements. —(Nov. 25, 1885.)
Mr. Forbes has his new elevator finished, except his feed grinders, which will be ready for grinding all kinds of feed this week.
Our town is booming. Many buildings are going up and not a vacant room of any kind is to be had, to accommodate new comers.
The band boys have made extensive preparation for their fair