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NameOccupationtownacressectionvalue
Veis, JohnfarmerOssian178
Vinter, DidrickefarmerOssian120
Venthold, HenryfarmerOssian4430310
Zweiboemer, HermanfarmerOssian31063018

OSSIAN BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Burgess, H. C.--sash, doors & blindsBort, F.--druggist
Banning, John--blacksmithBecker, J.--saloon-keeper
Baker, H. A. & Bro.—gen. merchandiseBradway, J. H.—barber
Bertram, G.--shoemakerClark, C. M.--saloonkeeper
Collins, J .--hotelkeeperCramer, W. J.--farm machinery
Cremer & Kout, lumberyardDessel, F.—saloonkeeper
Davidson, J.—hotelkeeperDavidson, J.--livery & sale stable
Elliers, Carl—hardware & stovesDrake, N. A.—physician
Egland, Paul—shoemakerFigge, F.--gen. merchandise
Freeman, E.—groceriesFaust, G. L.--attorney
Gaertner, A. F.--saloonGaertner, A. F.—brewery
Hayne, G. P.—blacksmithHenning & Co.—wagon manufacturers
Hayne, John—harnessmakerHampson, James--furniture
Hinckley, L. D.—grain dealerJohnson, G.—restaurant
Inman, —meat marketKrueger Bros.—pop manufacturers
Langbien, G. H. & Bro.—harnessMurray & Co.--gen. merchandise
Malloy, J.--justice of peaceMilbert, N.--shoemaker
MilIs, P. H . —grain dealerNeling & Bergen—hardware
Oyloe, S. J.--millinerPeyer, C.—saloonkeeper
Rosa, D . D.—gen merchandiseReirson, C. — boot & shoemaker
Spillman, P . - -meat marketSchmitz, C.—milliner & fancy goods
Small, R.—physicianSoberg, R. 0.—farm machinery
Sawyer, R. N.--farm machineryRowley, F. M.—druggist
Wictor, T .--saloonkeeperWilliams, G. M.—grain dealer

The census of Military township for 1875 lists 1539 residents. Of these, 674 born in Iowa, 588 in foreign countries and 269 were eligible to vote. The livestock census included: horses—718, mules--25, milch cows — 789, slaughtered hogs— 2093, cattle--328 and sheep--1543. The products listed were: butter—58140 lbs., cheese--200, wool--2401; they were valued at $180,130.

A scandal rocked the community this year. Dr. R. Small was accused of performing abortions on two Decorah women. The doctor was arrested and arraigned before EsQ. Holcomb at Decorah. Bail was set at $500 and trial scheduled for May 1. The doctor denied the charges. Later, when one of the women passed away, Dr. Small was again taken into custody pending a coroner's inquest. We find no further account of this case; nor do we find any later reference to Dr. Small in Ossian.

THE INCORPORATION OF OSSIAN

The following residents of the Village of Ossian petitioned for incorporation in document dated January 4, 1876:

C. A. SawyerH. C. BurgessC. H. SchultzW. J. Cremer
W. H. NelingD. D. RosaH. A. BakerJohn Rathmun
A. D. SmithG. P. SevenessA. F. GundersonJohn Collins
P. EmighN . A. DrakeG. W. LangbienH. M. Rout
H. G. HunterJohn EmighG. WestC. A. Meyer
E. FreemanA. H . DanielH. PaulsonR. O. Solberg
J. H. BradwayG. McWilliamsW. MurrayJames Danson
A. D. BakerH. G. GeorgeMary BrooksChas. Constable
F. G. PaddenG. P. RiggleA. E. BrooksG. F. Gunderson
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