Rossman and Irene Tinderholt.

DeSales graduates were: Agnes Barr, Lucille Dessel, Raymond Dessel, Leo Hemesath, Francis Klein, Cyrilla Lansing, Pauline Scheidel and Marie Schoeberl.

The following candidates were successful in this year’s municipal election: J. E. Boyle, mayor; A. S. Andresen, treasurer; John Moe, assessor; Matt Roden-kirch, John Wagner, Dr. J. W. Lynch, Wm. Scholz and Joseph Dessel, councilmen.

The annual report of the municipality's finances was issued by clerk Klisart. It showed disbursements of $30,005 and receipts of $24,412. The total indebtedness was listed at $35,193.

Editor Schmitz suggested that Ossian's two-man work force was unnecessary: "One good man, with part-time help during emergencies, can easily handle the town's work." He felt that the new council should address this situation and relieve this needless burden on the taxpayers.

Evidently his counsel was heeded: Fred Barr was appointed to the combined position of marshal, street commissioner, water superintendent and sewer inspector with renumeration of $110 a month.

Mr. Barr resigned his office in December after being verbally disciplined by Mayor Boyle for constantly allowing the water tower to overflow—resulting in sheets of ice on neighboring buildings. However the officials resolved their differences the following week and Barr resumed his duties.

Mr. Carter reported that the winter of 1925-26 was a rough one. He cleaned the snow from his sidewalk 47 times. There were 103 days of sleighing with drifts reaching a depth of ten feet.

Indian roots, barks and herbs are now dispensed at the Wiltgen hotel on Monday and Tuesdays. This natural medicine is billed as unadulterated and supervised by a registered pharmacist.

The Capital Amusement Company held a six day carnival on Ossian's Main street. They featured a giant ferris wheel, merry-go-round and other rides plus several side shows.

The grand opening of the Ossian Dance Pavilion was held on August 16. Music was furnished by the Gulf Coast Rhythm Kings. This dance hall, located on the out-lots in the northwest part of town, was gaily decorated for the occasion. Horns and confetti were furnished to the 127 opening night revelers.

The voters of Military township gave substantial majorities to Republican candidates this year. Exceptions to this trend were Democrats Porter for senator, Beckham for supervisor and Boyle for township clerk.

Four Ossian young men—Fred and Francis Helwig, Louis Etteldorf and Frank Broghammer—motored to the west coast. Fred, in a series of letters to the Bee, related their many adventures, including an encounter with a bear in Yellowstone National Park.

Lyle Tatro reported making record time while driving to Los Angeles in his Chevrolet. He left West Union at 1:00 P. M. on May 27th and arrived L. A. at 10:00 A. M. June 1st. Actual driving time was 76 hours with an average speed of 33 mph.

Shoppers were again invited to trade in Ossian this Christmas. F. A. Figge offered boy's suits for $7.85 and overcoats at $8.50. The Ossian Bakery featured two loaves of bread for 10¢ . H. J. Etteldorf listed Weyenberg oxfords—$4.50 to $5-50; Christmas cards—1¢ to 10¢; 7 bars of soap—25¢. R. B. Jones advertised slippers—95¢ to $2.50. Anderson & Klein suggested ladies' coats for $12.50 to $17.50. Fleischer & Helwig have carpet sweepers for sale at $5 to $7.50.