when G. F. Gunderson joined the firm in 1885; purchased Gunderson's share about 1894; dissolved partnership with A. T. Gunderson in 1905; became sole owner of the store until 1915 when Frank Klein acquired an interest; and finally has sold his share to son, Elmer. G. F. Gunderson took his sons, Otto and Arthur, into his firm as equal partners. Each will now own one-third of the business.

The graduates from O. H. S. in 1917 were: Norma Cahill, Orpha Holder, Harol Gilbert, Ray Sobolik and Selmer Hanson. These students completed their education at De Sales parochial school: Joseph Bohr, Everett McManus, Marie Brockamp, William Schoeberl, Nellie Long, Angeline Boeckman and Marcella Klein.

The town's financial statement shows receipts of $2791.38 and expenditures of $2780.96. The unpaid vouchers now total $2965.12. The waterworks fund has a balance of $7851.30.

Iowa went dry after a federal court decision ruled that shipment of alcohol ic beverages into the state is illegal. Editor Schmitz comments; "Bone dry in Ossian? Not yet!" The enforcement of Iowa's dry laws is brought home to several Ossian residents when state agents met the McGregor ferry prior to the July 4th celebration. All passengers carrying contraband had their liquor confiscated and were fined for possession.

A large group of Ossianites attended the famous Barnum & Bailey circus at Postville. The advance advertising for this appearance claims five railway trains totaling 89 cars are necessary to transport this "Greatest Show on Earth." They boasted 60 clowns, 750 horses, 1400 performers and a parade over 3 miles in length.

Emily Hauck of Lime Springs was instantly killed when an automobile, operated by her brother and carrying four passengers, crashed into a large tree across from the William Mullaney (present Ed Linderbaum) residence. The auto had been racing with an unidentified motorist. The Haucks demanded idemnity of $12,000 from the town. They claimed the tree was located on the public right of way. We can find no record of a settlement.We believe this accident was the first motoring fatality in Ossian. This recorder, a toddler of 3 years, can faintly remember the consternation of his parents, and their denial of his attempt to view the grewsome scene.

The members of the school board this year were: M. J. Klein, H. L. Bothel, Ole Hauge, W. M. Allen and Henry Johnson. Glare Gilbert was secretary and I. H. DeGraff, treasurer. The teachers in the newly expanded school were: Ralph Minard, superintendent; Gladys Jewell, principal; Edna Elster, domestic science; Loretto McGary, grammar; Agnes Kolsrud, intermediate; and Minnie Christenson, primary.

WORLD WAR 1

All male residents of the community between the ages of 21 and 30 years were required to register for military service under the conscription act of 1917. Ossian's young men were enrolled at a booth in the town hall on June 5th. One hundred and forty three were registered.

There were 28 boys in the first group required to report for physical examinations. Gilbert Lommen, Frank Kipp, John Tinjum, Clarence Anderson, Anthony Timp, Solomon Hammersland and Albert Peyer were found physically qualified for induction into the army.

The next draft included: Louis Frerich, Andrew Wiltgen, Myron Wolfe, Frank Imoehl, B. C. Nesvik, Anton Hemesath, Barney Gehling, Walter Seaman, Joseph Uhlenhake, Charles Hendershot, Arthur Andreson, Bjarne Berentson, Alfred Lofte and Thomas Johnson.

Meanwhile, these young patriots had enlisted in the armed forces; Russell Gilbert, Fred Sobolik, Earl Boyle, Leonard Johnson, Roy Havirland, Ernest and Rodney Nicholson.