good time and hoped everyone enjoyed themselves.

The above story is a composite of accounts we have heard over the years. If we have embellished the tale beyond the bounds of responsible historical journalism, we offer no apology. It is based on an actual happening and accurate in the main.

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Mayor Boyle ordered that an electric light be placed on Livery Hill, the South block of Lydia street, a popular sleighing area for Ossian's youth. The hill had been a winter playground almost since the founding of the town.

The body of Ernest Frank was interred at Hillside cemetery. Mr. Frank was a longtime lumberyard manager in Ossian. He was first employed by the Fleming yard in 1876 and continued with the Frudden company when they purchased the business in 1890.

Attorney Allen was a candidate for the office of district judge to succeed Justice Cooney. Although he was enthusiastically endorsed by the Bee, his bid was not successful.

Ordinance no. 95, providing for the assessment of a poll tax on all male residents age 21 to 45, was adopted by the town fathers. The sum of the tax shall be determined each year by a majority of the council, but must not exceed $5.

The discharge of John Larson, patrolman of maintenance on the Ossian-Calmar road, stirred up considerable controversy in the community. A petition in his behalf was signed by 328 neighbors along the right of way.

Supervisor George Peckham published a notice in the Bee stating that Larson's dismissal was not of his doing. He said that the Iowa Highway Commission had taken control of this highway and Larson's discharge was their decision. O. L. Hoffman, resident engineer, stated that in his opinion, Larson held his position for the past year only because of the leniency of Mr. Peckham.

This disparaging remark brought an angry blast from Kent Larson in defense of his brother. He suggested that the 328 petitioners may feel that there are others who should be relieved of their offices.

The deposits in Ossian's banks now total $1,534,380. This figure represents a per capita account of $1809 for each of the town's residents. The taxable value of property in Military has reached $430,018. Ossian's share was $171,753.

Blanche Rosa was the winner of the county spelling contest this year. Clara Grimstad was the public school's entry and Raymond Etteldorf represented DeSales.

The following teachers have been hired for the coming school year: Clarence Fjelstul, superintendent; Harold Korf, principal; Dorcas Smith, English; Loretto McGary, 3rd room; Isabel Brown, intermediate; and Mrs. Emma Bushman, primary.

These eight students were the graduates from O.H.S. this spring: Esther Amdahl, Evelyn DeCou, Edna Johnson, Sigrid Kvamme, Viola Meyer, Mildred Rogness, Audrey