The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1878-01-31
TRAER CORRESPONDENCE.


TRAER CORRESPONDENCE. Il
Last week the clotllpedlers folded their
teuts and silently stole away from this the
field of their triumphs. Some of our
very wealthy farmers made purchases
and gave their notes intending todiscount
them n the day Of departure, but on ask.
ing for the notes. learned to their chagrin,
that capitalist of Geneseo had cashed
that on shave of twenty-five per cent.
1t has been discovered that many heads
of families were married five, Ter or fif-
teen years ago this winter; whoit is That
makes the discovery is not known. As
the staid sober citizen and wife sit at the
base burner warming themselves prcpara-
tory to retiring, unconscious of the fact
that it is their wooden, tin or crystal
time, rap at the door starts them from
the revere. On opening astream OF neigli-
bors four in bearing presents and proyis-
ion and pleasant, happy evening is spent
leaving the family many precious me-
mentoes of friendship to gladden. their
hearts for years That was the way it
was done last Wednesday evening at the
residence of B A. Howard and wife. 1t
was crystal this time. Howard made a
felictous speech.
BISMARCK
is on the was path with all the ardor of
youthful conviction. He cannot under
stand how President Hayes and his Cabi
net can have views of public policy diff
ferent from manyof their political friends.
Thirty years after this, if he lives that
long, Bismarck" will understand this
better. Having disguised Of the Presi-
dent he turns his attention TO Prof Brown
with some show Of reason, but he will
find the policy of the Superintendent
more enigmatical than that of the Presi- |
dent But should the Prof. take up the
pen against Bismarck" light may shine
The religious meetings have been main
tanned during The week and well attended |
No special results have been manifested |
but undoubtedly many good resolves
made which will be adhered to. 1t is
intended TO keep them up next week.
BUCKINGHAM CEMETERY.
These grounds were opened as soon as
there was occasion, probably in 1873. At
a later day substantial fence was plac-
ed around it which has been repaired from
time to time Since Traer has been built
the grounds have filled up rapidly and /
now there is need for more room There
has been a desire on the part of some TO
open one south of Traer, but it has been
delayed Now all .seem to acquiesce in
purchasing more land adjoining the old
one, lay it out regularly and beautify it,
and steps have been taken to organize a
under the laws of the State.
Land adjoining can be obtained at very
reasonable rates. This is right, the
grounds are only half mile from Tracr,
and more beautiful:spot is not in Iowa.
Within them are many monuments that
would be credit to the cemetery of any
city. Let it be cared for and beautificd
1t contains the sacred drst of the "fathers
of the hamlet and many others whose
memory is blest
TO BE REMEMBERED.
Saturday, January goth, 1873, was so
warm and pleasant that the store doors
were wide open the most of the day, and |
it was not particularly an exceptional day,
The annual meeting of the Tarer Dis /
triet Agricultural Society was held on
the goth inst. The old Board of officers
were reelected james Wilson, Presi-
dent; A. NJ Batchelder, Secretary.
Prominent individuals from other towns |
are putting in an appearance since the |
mud dried up. Last week VIC noticed Mr..
G.. Fl. Goodrich, OF Toledo, who called as
he always does, and Gov. Dysart, who
neglected to do so.
l learn that N. G. Rice, Esq, has sold his I
farm and will re move TO Dysart to prac-
tice law Mr. Rice is one of the very old |
est of our citizens, having lived here on
the same farm twenty three years. He is
an honeroble. upright man and citizen
we cannot afford to lose. He has my |
best wishes for his success in his new call |
ing.
= The O. P Church was dedicated on
Sunday. Sermon by Rev. Mr.. William
son, of Washington, Iowa. Fifteen hun
dred and forty five dollars were pledged,
on two years time which if paid, wipes out
the entire dept of the society.
RECORDER.