1887 History of Story County, Iowa by W. G. Allen

"Farm Drainage" by C. F. Clarkson and Col. Scott's address on "Road Drainaae" and the discussion following the presentation of the latter subject, occupied the afternoon of the first day's session. The address of Col. Scott was enthusiastically received on its delivery, and its subsequent discussion only served to bring out more fully its high merit. It was complimented with publication in full in the Register and the appointment of a committee to secure if possible its publication in large numbers for distribution among the road commissioners of the state.

During the above discussion Representative Nelson, on invitation, fully and happily explained the laws of Iowa on the subject of road drainage. Mr. Nelson's knowledge of and interest in the matter of tile drainage was subsequent and fully recognized by his election to the Vice Presidency of the Association.—(January 9, 1887.)

Nevada people were a good deal shocked yesterday morning on learning of the sudden and unexpected death of Mr. Geo. Tomlinson who lives about two miles of Peoria. Mr. Tomlinson was in attendance at the Monday meeting of the Agricultural Society and appeared in good health and spirits. He was found dead in his sleigh near midnight a short distance east of Maxwell. We are not advised as to the cause of his death.—Night of Jan. 10, 1887.

LATER.—In regard to the above death of Mr. Tomlinson it appears he was found dead in his sled to which his team was still hitched. The coroner's jury—W. M. STARR, J. O. French and Miles Pearson being the jurors—on examination found a jug in the sled partly filled with proof alcohol, and that he had frozen to death probably under its influence.

AUDITOR'S REPORT.

Auditor McCarthy's annual report to the Board of Supervisors shows the following facts of especial interest concerning county finances for the past year:

AMOUNT OF TAXES.