THE CHRONICLE, VOL. I. NO. 2. JUNE 3, 1887
[Excerpts from the oldest extant issue of THE CHRONICLE]
The pupils of the public school were photographed at the school house, on Tuesday.
WEST, the photographer, executed some fine photographs for May Bretonne and other members of her company, last week.
EVERY one interested in our public schools should attend the graduating exercises this (Friday) evening. The low price of admission places the entertainment within reach of everybody, and a large audience will encourage the graduates. The exhibition of school work, at the opera hall on Saturday, will also be well worth seeing.
WATER is lower in the wells in this vicinity than it has been for a year, though there is plenty of it as yet. The rains thus far this spring have been absorbed by the surface, and while there is no immediate prospect of a water famine, a hard, soaking rain of several days duration would be a great blessing.
BOYER Valley correspondence of the Sac Sun: Mr. C. Marcy has lumber drawn for a very large cattle barn. On Friday eve, June 3, he will give a party at his place. A platform will be arranged in front of his house twenty-four feet square, for dancing. A cordial invitation is extended to all, by Mr. and Mrs. Marcy.
ODEBOLT Creamery item in Auburn News: --Mr. C. D. Boardman informed us that they were gathering cream from the territory extending from Ida Grove to Lohrville and from Vail and Carroll to Sac City and Early. They make at an average 1,400 pounds of butter per day, which they ship directly to Boston.
WE have been requested to call the attention of the trustees to the condition of the cemetery. It has been suggested that it would be a good idea to have the fences repaired, the walks between the lots more clearly defined, and a well dug. We have not investigated the matter, but give the suggestion for what it is worth.
WHEN conductor Bliss, who has been running 24 years on the Rock Island, was here last Saturday, he expressed great surprise at the number of teams he saw on the streets, stating that there wasn't a town on the Rock Island that could make such a showing. The fact is that last Saturday was considered a dull day by Odebolt people, and as such was the subject of general comment. Let those who are inclined to grumble-- thank the Lord they are few--investigate the condition of trade in other towns, and they will never again complain of dull times in Odebolt.
THE Sons of Veterans made a fine appearance in the parade on Decoration day, their proficiency in the matter of drill eliciting much favorable comment. The firing squad, under the command of Ward Matthews, performed its duty at the cemetery admirably, the following members taking part in that feature of the program: Archie Widel, F. E. West, T. J. Shea, Devillo Peck, S. G. Reinhart and Will McKinney.
THE improvement of farm property within a radius of 10 miles of Odebolt in the last four years has been truly wonderful. In 1883, when the writer came to Sac county, many farmers depended on sheds for sheltering their stock, and lived in houses that afforded but little protection from the biting blasts of winter. To-day the country is dotted with fine residences and spacious barns, and it is difficult to find a man who cannot furnish shelter for every head of stock on his premises.
GOV. LARRABEE came over from Sac City last Saturday morning, accompanied by Messrs. Batie, Graff, Miller and Schaller, to spend a day in viewing the western part of the county. After a brief stay in town, the visiting statesmen, accompanied by Hon. W. W. Field, Col. J. W. Burnside, and Messrs. H. B. Smith and C. L. Cook, started south in carriages, and after making a circuit of 10 miles, drove north to the Cook farm. They were joined there by 15 other gentlemen from the county seat, and after partaking of Mr. Cook's hospitality and inspecting the Herefords the gubernatorial party drove across the country to Sac City. The Governor expressed himself as highly pleased with the appearance of the country, and seemed surprised to find Odebolt such a live, bustling town.
A COLD and windy day and a drizzling rain, though serious impediments, were not allowed to interfere with the observance of Decoration day at Odebolt. There was a large attendance from the adjoining country, despite the dismal weather, and the program was carried out to the letter. In the procession were Goodrich Post No. 117. G.A.R.; the Sons of Veterans; Odebolt Lodge No. 231, L. O. G. T.; the house companies, Senior and Junior, and the school children of the primary department. The parade over, the people repaired to the Opera house, where the memorial services proper were conducted. The beautiful ritual of the G. A. R. was read, and after a few feeling remarks by Commander Peck, Rev. J. N. Elliott, the orator of the day was introduced...Capt. Seeley, a veteran whose great grandfather was the famous General Stark, of Revolutionary fame, followed Rev. Elliott in an eloquent tribute to the dead heroes of the Revolution...The services closed with the march to the cemetery and decoration of the graves of deceased comrades.
New Cigar Store.
J. F. Strayer has opened up a fine line of imported and domestic cigars,
pipes, smoking and chewing tobacco, in the room on Main street occupied by A. L.
Marks. Lovers of the weed should drop in on him.
Wells.
If you want a new well dug or your old well sunk deeper, see Pleasant Parish of
Odebolt. He refers to DeForest Jones, Odebolt Roller Mills, and others for whom
he has done work. Will brick or curb in quick sand.
I have just finished burning a kiln of brick--the best ever turned out in Odebolt--and am now ready to supply them in any quantity at reasonable rates. - D. SALMON
Lake Michigan fresh fish every Friday at Ballard's
Grand Army and Sons of Veterans' suits at Ward Matthews'.
Fresh dairy butter--not worked over--sweet and clean, at Ballard's.
Some strictly pure Maple Sugar, direct from Sugar bush, at F. P. Motie's.
Cedar and oak posts of all sizes and kinds at lowest prices, at the yard of The S. H. Bowman Lumber Co.
Fresh lime, cement, hair, stucco and all other building materials constantly on hand at the yard of The S. H. Bowman Lumber Co.
Chapman's is the place to get a pure dish of ice cream, a cold glass of lemonade, and a good cigar. Also, a choice lot of confectionery and fruits. Next to the opera house.
A. E. Matthews will sell you a good, Cottage organ for $50.
A. E. Matthews will sell you a good violin for $1.50
A. E. Matthews sells all goods in his line by Montgomery Ward Catalogue.
PARIS GREEN! PARIS GREEN!
Sure death to potato bugs--nothing equal to it--at Boardman & Arthur's.
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