This event was termed the largest assembly in the history of the county with over three hundred people unable to gain entry to the crowded hall.

The C. M. St. P. railroad now schedules 11 daily trains through Ossian; while -he B. Cr. & N. runs four to make a total of 15. The Burlington advertised an European excursion. The rate for first class steamer cabin was $118; 2nd class $75.

The following teachers were hired for the coming school term: W. J. Barloon, principal; Edna Lee, grammar; Zoe Cornell, intermediate; and Catherine Cahill, primary.

T. F. Schmitz is the new printer's devil at the Bee.

Stella Blanchaine, Pearl Weitgenant, Ada Webster, Anna McGary, Ethel DeCou, Glen Oyloe, Edwin Lee and Nora Ean were the graduates from O. H. S. this spring.

Ossian has gone dry for the first time in four years. Editor Heck predicted that there would be many blind pigs in the town's alleys.

June 11th marked the 50th anniversary of the migration of the first Norwegians to Winneshiek county. Only six of the original thirty are still living; one of these is Erick Anderson, Ossian's first merchant.

The town's expenses for the past year totaled $2817. Twelve hundred and eighty six of those dollars represented payment for the new city hall.

The Bee reported nearly 700 teams on the streets on June 16th, when Kneeskern 1 Limbeck auctioned off 40 head of western horses.

Helwig's orchestra furnished music at the grand opening of Frank Figge's new store. Advertised bargains for the occasion were: calico—4 ¢ a yd., men's hose--3¢ a pr., bib overalls—38¢, corsets--74¢ and cotton pants --63¢ .

THE SECOND STREET FAIR

The second annual street fair is scheduled for two days in August. The 24th is designated as Democratic Day and the 25th, Republican Day. Premiums will be awarded in twenty classifications of competition.

The following members of the community have agreed to serve as judges: