Three wolves were spotted in the western part of town. A party of hunters was quickly organized, but failed to bag the predators.

The results of the city election were: A. G. Heck, mayor; F. G. Clark, recorder; G. H. Blanchaine, John Collins, H. B. Gorlette, I. H. DeGraff, P. A. Axen andTheo. Fleisher, trustees; L. A. Meyer, treasurer; J. F. Beardmore, street commissioner; and J. J. Schmitz, assessor.

The value of taxable property was listed as: personal property--$4l,414; real estate—$46,208; 95 cattle—$319; 75 horses—$995; and 6l vehicles—$445. One hundred and sixty seven residents paid taxes. Assessments ranged from $325.72 for the Burlington Road to a low of 8¢. Sixteen citizens paid less than 51¢.

Four hundred and twenty one carloads of livestock were shipped from the Ossian stations during the past year.

The Universalist Ladies Aid Society was joined by 86 other Ossianites in contributing generously to a relief fund for Sioux City flood victims.

Lillie Brown, Katie Cahill, Lela Burrows and Tillie Becker graduated from the public high school this spring.

Farm land in Military twp. is now valued from 43 to 45 dollars an acre. Dakota land sells for only $7 to $10.

Miss Stebbing of New Hampton makes claim to being the first woman ever appointed to the office of notary public. However, Mrs. Carter is presently serving her third term in that position. She was appointed by Governor Sherman.

The council paid the following bills at its May meeting: $8 to James Cahill for lighting the street lamps; $2.95 as a fee to marshal E. H. Limbeck; and $1.65 to E. V. Gilbert for drayage and street repair.

A bill has been passed by the Iowa House that requires steam engines to be stopped within 50 to 100 yards of teams of horses. Operators of these machines are required to carry planks to be used for crossing bridges.

Lewis Ean made 360 butter tubs during the past three weeks. One hundred tubs would be considered a large output for one man.

George Cremer rode down from St. Paul on his bicycle, making the trip in only two days.

A preacher of the hell's fire type, with long hair, long beard, and a voice resembling a fog horn, entertained our people on Lydia street last evening. Of course, the "phan-dango" ended by passing his hat.

The Milwaukee depot has undergone a reformation. Agent Cody issued orders that the floor be scrubbed daily. These instructions are faithfully executed by the "general superintendent of heavy transportation" McLane. A sign has been prominently displayed advising, "Do not spit on the floor." Surely this must be the age of reform!

Upper Iowa University solicits students for its Normal and English classes.

A fee of $2.10 a week now covers both tuition and board.

BUSINESS CHANGES 1890 to 1893