trains, both as to the rate of speed, and a proper observance of the law, as regards signals, while passing through this town.

It was further RESOLVED—That a copy of these proceedings be furnished to the Decorah Republican for publication, and a copy to the superintendent of said road.

THE OSSIAN NEWSPAPERS

We are amazed at the number of unsuccessful newspapers started in our town prior to the publication of the Ossian Bee. Our research reveals the following:

GRAND GIFT CONCERT at Brooks' Hall, Ossian, Iowa, March 8, 1871.

GRAND PRIZE VALUED AT $3,000

Consisting of a store building and lot in Ossian, situated on the corner of Main & Lydia streets—Lot 80 X 100—building 20 X 80-- presently a hardware store.

Recommended by the following well-known persons, whose names alone will be a sufficient guaranty to the most skeptical that the enterprise is bona fide: