should all be drawn to the same sanctuary at the same time. But ere the dentist put in his second set of teeth he has about come to the conclusion that one of the short pews near the stove would not be crowded if they should all sit down to warm their feet."
October 27, 1880.—A serious accident occurred in Lincoln Township last week, resulting in the death of a young man by the name of Young. A railroad meeting had been held at the Wickham school house, and in going home several parties on horseback engaged in racing, the horse that Mr. Young was riding throwing and injuring him so that he died in a few days afterwards."
KILLED BY THE CARS.
Mr. George Wingert, a brother of Mr. A. F. Wingert, of Milford Township, was killed instantly by the cars at Glidden, about two weeks ago. He was a brakeman on Conductor W. M. Gallup's train, and was in the act of coupling car', when his head was caught by a projecting piece of timber on one of the cars and crushed. He fell on the track and three cars passed over his body. His remains were brought to this place and taken in charge by his brother who conveyed them to Franklin Grove, Ill., for burial. He had only been on the train for a short time, but was considered a good and trusty employe, as he had a considerable experience years before in railroading in Illinois.—Sept. 21, 1881.
FARMERS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
Pursuant to call published, quite a number of the farmers of Story County met at the Court House on last Saturday and organized a Protective Association. The object is to aid the State Association in fighting the barbed wire monopoly, and other matters of like interest.
C. P. McCord was elected President, A. M. Norris, Vice President, Col. John Scott, Secretary, and E. F. Farington, Treasurer —Sept. 21, 1881.
There will be a meeting at the Fair grounds on the last day of the fair at 11 o'clock.
December 28, 1881.—" Work on the C. M. R, St. P. railroad is crowding along very fast, the rails are laid to Indian Creek, and the surfacers are only a few miles behind finishing the track. Freighting to a limited extent will commence in a few days."
December 28, 1881.—" We had a case of mysterious shooting near the county line last week, Mr. L. Rhinesmidt was preparing to retire about 9 P. M. when some unknown person fired a shot through the window, the ball taking effect in the breast, shattering a rib and glanced around the body and was cut out of his back. The doctors consider it a dangerous wound. No clue to the assassin.