1905

John Torske, Ossian's capable tailor, advertised that his $18 suits are far superior to ready-made clothing; they are perfect in fit, quality and price.

Ossian's residents are snow-bound this winter. More than 150 residents gathered at the depot to welcome the first train to reach the town in the past two weeks. The Milwaukee Road hired over forty men to shovel snow along their tracks.

The Silver Springs Creamery Company purchased the Boe and Nelson plant south of town. One of the Bee editors was conducted on a tour of the new facilities by M. J. Nicholson. He reported that very sanitary conditions are maintained by buttermaker, Ole Hauge. The machinery is driven by a 12 H. P. steam engine fitted with a 20 H. P. boiler. The present production averages 10,000 lbs. of butter a week. This quality product brings a premium of 1 1/2 ¢ a pound. Eight cream haulers are presently employed. They are: Frank Funk, Ralph Jones, Ole Lommerud, Theo. Kapell, Elif Peterson, Louis Bonfig, A. McLane and Peter Kleppe. The company pays out six thousand dollars a month—a major contribution to Ossian's economy.

The graduates from O. H. S. this year were: Goldie Dowd, Floy Gilbert, Alma Knudsvig, Clara Spillman, Clara Anderson, Amanda Flatland and George Wiltgen.

Three girls—Arthalinda Meyer, Mary Cavanaugh and Rose Fleischer—finished their education at De Sales. This was the first class to graduate from the newly expanded curriculum at this school.

Anderson and Gunderson advertise sale prices of $1.98 to $5 on suits for men and boys; $1.98 to $3-50 for ladies' walking skirts. H. J. Etteldorf offers many bargains in men's shoes—ranging from $1.10 to $2.35; lady's $1.35 to $2.10.

A. T. Gunderson reviews his mercantile experience when dissolving his partnership with R. W. Anderson. He began his career as a clerk for H. A. Baker Bros.

In 1883, R. W. Anderson, who had been the proprietor of the old Paulson store (next door), joined with Mr. Gunderson in purchasing an interest in the Baker business. The new firm was known as H. A. Baker & Co. After two years, R. W. Anderson, A. T. Gunderson and G. F. Gunderson purchased the Baker's interest and the business became Anderson & Gunderson Bros. In 1892, Gunder Gunderson withdrew from this partnership and started his own store across Lydia street. The new firm, Anderson & Gunderson endured until this year.

We find G. F. Gunderson listed as a stone mason in the 1869 directory of Military township. He laid the foundation of the Catholic Church that year. He reported sending money for his brother's passage from Norway. Evidently A. T. obtained employment with the Baker Bros, shortly after his arrival in America.

A. W. Oxley left for a sheep buying trip to the West. He purchased 8 carloads totaling 1328 animals. The following year, he sold 2570 pounds of wool to the Ossian elevator—the largest clipping ever recorded in N. E. Iowa till that date.

A new dance club was organized with Elmer Anderson, Jos. Dessel and Charles Becker as managers. A large number of young people joined immediately. Each paid $3 in advance to finance a series of dances at the opera house.

The Ladies Aid Society served a Thanksgiving dinner at the Commercial Hotel.