A CARD.
CAMBRIDGE, IOWA, Dec. 13, 1878.
We take this method of tendering our warmest thanks to those persons, men and women, who so nobly assisted us, even to the extent of risking their lives, during the burning of our store on the night of December seventh, 1878.
All did nobly, and their efforts in our behalf will ever be gratefully remembered.
We would also take this opportunity to correct some erroneous stories, put in circulation, probably by some thoughtless persons in regard to goods being stolen during the fire. We do not believe that one dollar's worth of goods were stolen and think the stories originated without any foundation in fact.
MAXWELL, KING & Co.
CAMBRIDGE ITEMS.
Mr. Wm. Jones lost four head of cattle, twenty-two of bogs, and two of sheep; cause unknown. Also, Mr. C. Tillotson lost four head of cattle and many hogs.—(Dec. 13, 1882.)
Our town rejoices over having a new mayor, Mr. John Breezly. That's only four in less than a year. We trust the members of the council who have not enjoyed the honor of holding said office will not be discouraged. Their turn will come soon. We hope our council will have back bone enough to enforce its ordinances. If we are legally incorporated they can and should be enforced, and if we are not it is time we are finding it out.—(Dec. 13, 1882.)
Sylvanus Chandler, one of the oldest citizens of this town died last Thursday. He had lived four score and three years. He was buried in the cemetery northwest of town.—(Dec. 13, 1882.)
Our editor, C. Dolph, has returned, and the Reporter will be published regularly hereafter.—(Dec. 13, 1882.)
We are to have a circulating library. Already we have shares sold to the amount of $120. Shares are three dollars each; one share entitles the shareholder to the free use of any one book for two weeks. Shares are transferrable. Books may be received in payment of shares, but the committee on selection of books shall have authority to decide as to the price and suitability of said books.—(Dec. 13, 1882.)
We are to have a Christmas tree.—(Dec. 13, 1882.)
Boardman Brothers are buying poultry.—(Dec. 13, 1882.)
A. P. King has a new clerk, O. W. Hill.—(Dec. 13, 1882.)
Business was booming Saturday. The merchants report very heavy sales.—(Dec. 13, 1882.)