Iowa
Old Press
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
August 7, 1873.
Lost. Between the National Hotel and Railroad, on Hardin Rd., a
black memorandum book and other papers. The finder will please
return to C. VanHOOSER and a liberal reward will be given.
William MOTT. Dealer in staple and fancy dry goods. Hats, caps,
boots, shoes, groceries, crockery, glassware &c., hardware,
drugs and medicines. Luana, Iowa.
Geo. B. EDMONDS. Attorney at law. Waukon, Iowa.
C.W.D.LATHROP. Furniture! Dining room, parlor and staple
furniture. Office furniture is a specialty, and made to order.
Undertaking is a specialty with coffins and caskets constantly on
hand. Clermont, Iowa.
Ole PAULSON at the new Harness Shop in Clermont, has on hand a
large selection of Fly nets and currying dusters.
Mr. MERIAU, of Meriau's Mills is attaching a full and complete
power of steam to his flouring mill.
NEWS FROM ELSEWHERE.
On the evening of the 25th ult., Wm. NEVEN was called to clean
out a well which had been covered over for some time and became
filthy. The well was opposite the Union house. He let down a
lighted candle to test the atmosphere and when near the water the
light went out. Being somewhat under the influence of spitits Mr.
NEVENS, against the admonitions of others to keep out, made the
attempt to go down, and in doing so lost his life. Help was at
hand but it was to no avail. The remains were recovered with
grapoling irons. The deceased leaves a wife and 3 children to
battle with life in this cold and cheerless world. -- from the
'North Iowa Times'.
From the Decorah 'Republican' of August 1st-- On Tuesday last
(July 22d) William MARLOW swore out a warrant for the arrest of
his niece, whom he charged with the crime of mingling poison with
food for the purpose of killing her father, Mr. P.C. MARLOW, a
resident of Canoe township, 6 miles out of Decorah, who appeared
to be the principle witness against his daughter. The girl was
arrested the next day and a preliminary examination was held
before I. S. FINNEY, JP of Canoe twp. The facts briefly are
disclosed here:
In March 1873, P.C. MARLOW noticed that the bread tasted very
bitter and upon swallowing, he had a shock go through his system.
He immediately drank a cup of strong coffee, ate a handful of
salt and got a physician as soon as possible. After that, at two
different times since, he has been poisoned in the same way. Some
of the bread he ate was thrown to the hogs, killing 3 of them.
The daugher Ida sent to Decorah her little brother John for
strychnine; that he get the same in a bottle and deliver it to
her. When she declared to him that she was to poison the father
and if he was to tell about it, she would kill him.
Ida B. MARLOW is about 15 years old. She confessed to all the
facts, and denies that in doing so she has committed a crime. She
justifies herself, asserting that she only acted in self defense.
She alleges that her father has attempted to perputrate toward
her the vilest of crimes, against her will; that so determined
has he been upon forceble incest that he broke the panel of her
bedroom door when it was locked. Her mother died six months ago,
and she knew not to who to appeal or what were the proper
measures to take to protect herself against her father. She
feared if she made any statements regarding his criminal conduct
toweard her, he would declare them false, and then punish her, if
not kill her outright. She feared she could not hope for escape
except in his death. The majority of the neighborhood sympthaize
with the girl and bitterly condemn the father. Bail was instantly
furnished by sympathizing friends.
Work on the Postville Brewery is progressing rapidly. Joe will
show people of Northern Iowa how to do business yet, he has
always furnished his customers with the very best of beer, and
only wait until he gets his new Brewery in operation, and then
we'd have all we want and a good time to boot.
[transcribed by S.F., Aug. 2003 and M.D., Nov. 2004]
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
August 13, 1873.
Died. Henry GLINES, of Hardin, Aug. 5th. aged 59 years and 24
days. Of Mr. GLINES it may be said he was an exemplary Christian
man. Among his last words were these: "There is not a
cloud" and soon aferward he fell asleep in the arms of his
Saviour. He leaves to mourn his loss a kind Christian companion,
which is to her a severe blow, may God's grace sustain her in
this her time of affliction and she has the sympathy of scores of
friends, who share with her in her sorrow. The village in which
he lived has lost one of her best and most worthy citizens. The
Church of which he was a member, have lost a power and a worthy
christian. He was always ready to discharge his duty in the cause
of his Maker; and his kind words, example and exhortations live
with us, though he rests from all his labors. The funeral sermon
was preached by Rev. R.D. McCORMACK, text -- II Timothy, IV
Chapter 6,7 and 8 verses.
Died. S.W. ORCUTT, of Plainfield, Bremer county, Iowa, departed
this life July 23d, 1873, age 44 years, 2 mos. and 3 days,
disease consumption. He died in great peace having made a timely
preparation for his change, he leaves a faithful christian
companion, a little daughter, one brother and a number of sisters
and kind friends to mourn his loss. His loss is deeply felt in
the community where he lived, but he rests with the Christian
God, and dwells in a land "that is fairer than day."
Died. Mr. George HELMER, of Castalia, on Tuesday Aug. 5th, aged
about 60 years.
The circumstance of his death were of such a nature that it
caused considerable alarm, and spread over our neighborhood with
utmost lightning rapidity, carrying saddness to the hearts of all
who knew him. On Aug. 1 and 2d, he worked in the harvest field
keeping up his station whith the young men throughout the entire
day, and drank considerable water. Saturday evening he worked
very hard to get his grain in shocks and was unusually tired. On
Sunday he seemed to be in his general health and remained at home
to rest for the next weeks work, he ate his food as usual, rested
well Sbbath night, until about 4 o'clock in the morning which he
was taken with sickness of the stomach and severepains in the
bowels, that continued abut two hours, the arms and legs becoming
deathly cold. Dr. KNOWLES was called, and found at impossible to
save him. In the meantime the cramps set in, commencing at the
toes, and the limbs and body. His sufferings were extremely
severe. Dr. DRAKE was called but could not render help. He lived
until Tuesday and passed away sick only abut 28 hours. Both
physicians believe it to be a specie of Asiatic cholera.
Mr. HELMER was born in the state of New York, moved to Illinois,
then to Wisconsin and finally to Iowa, about 1854, just as the
Red Man was being removed by the government farther west. He has
lived here about 22 years, one of the very oldest settlers in our
county and township, during all of these long years has been one
of the hardest laborers and was just arriving into circumstances
of comfort and ease. He leaves a sorrowing widow to lament and
mourn his loss, he leaves 11 children the youngest about 12 years
old, who all seem to reslize that they have lost one of the
kindest and most indulgent fathers. Mr. HELMER was a large
whold-souled man that won the respect and love of those who knew
him. [remainder cut off]
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While at Waukon a few days ago we stepped into the Agricultural
Warehouse that is owned and conducted by Mr. H.C. GRATTAN. This
is certainly one of the best agricultural establishments we know
of west of the Mississippi. The building is 22X50 feet, and two
stories high, it has a very handsome front. The building is very
well constructed, basement room completely filled with machinery.
We had the pleasure a few days since of visitng Mr. B.H. WELLS,
who resides about three miles north of Postville, and while there
he showed us about his premises. Mr. WELLS is considerably
engaged in the dairy business and has on hand some of the best
cheese we ever tasted.
Let every person that has fast horses, come to Postville to train
them on the track of the N.E.I.A.S. Fairgrounds as C. Van HOOSER
has put the track in a better condition than it has ever been
heretofore.
The new livery stable just south of the Union Hotel, of which we
spoke of some two weeks ago, is in running condition, and
displays some of the best horses and carriages we have yet seen
in this part of Iowa. The proprietor, Mr. C.P. RATHBUN is one of
the right kind of men to do business with.
For Sale. One threshing machine, in good running order, will be
sold on one or two ears time, good security being given. The
machine is a 10 horse power. Also for sale with the machine is an
extra Horse Power. For particulars, inquire of H.C. MEYER or
Earnest RUCHDARBEL [Ruckdaschel], first farm south of
Springfield.
Strayed or stolen from Postville, June 30th. One small 4 year old
chestnut sorrel mare, with strip of white in the face, some white
about the feet. Anyone giving information as to where said mare
can be found shall be liberally rewarded. J.C. BATESON.
A training school will be organized at Clermont on the 18th of
August, continuing four weeks, for the benefit of teachers and
all others wishing to attend. Exercises will be conducted by Co.
Supt., W.W. QUIVEY and A.C. RIPLEY formerly of Postville, in all
the common school branches. Physiology being now required special
attention will be given to this branch. Tuition $2.50 for the
term, or 75 cents per week.
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
To Margaret LOUGHMAN. You are hereby notified that htere is now
on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of
Allamakee County, Iowa, a petition of Michael LAUGHMAN, claiming
of you a divorce, and you forever be stopped from claiming title
to any property of said Michael LAUGHMAN. M.B. HENDRICKS,
attorney.
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We learn from Mr. A.M. PERRY that an accident of a serious nature
occured last week at Burr Oak. from playing with a shotgun. A son
of Mr. John ERWIN (brother of S.B.) was playing with the gun near
the stable. In some manner the gun was discharged and the
contents struck a little sister. a girl about 10 or 12. The shot
scattered widely and she was hit in the breast, abdomen and feet.
Dr. STARR is attending and no danger is appreheaded unless it be
from the shot in the abdomen, the effect of time will determine.
The following list of accidents we take from the Decorah
'Republican':
Last Saturday, while Mr. H.H. HORN was driving down to Freeport,
his team undertook to change from one track to the other of the
road. There happened to be quite a difference in the hight of the
two roads. In consequence it was overturned and Mr. H. thrown
out, his leg badly sprained and one of the tendons badly injured.
Mrs. H. was with him and also thrown out, without injury.
A week ago Monday, while at the driving park, witnessing a race
that had been gotten up on the spot, Miss Emma HEIVLY, daughter
of Henry HEIVLY, was the victim of a serious accident. The team
behind which she was riding, commenced to buck. The driver, Mr.
Frank FIELD [illegible]one horse with the whip twice, when the
horse jumped and broke one of the traces. This loosened the neck
yoke and the tongue fell to the ground, with the team running Mr.
FIELD was drawn out of the carriage and the pole catching in the
ground overturned the vehicle with Miss HEIVLY underneath. She
was dragged several feet and sustained severe injuries. Drs.
BOLIS [?] and McMERCANY [?] were called and found the leg had a
comminuted compound fracture of the tibis and a fracture of the
fibia. She is now doing quite as well as could be expected.
A week ago Wednesday, Capt. T.R. CRANDALL was the victim of an
accident. While sitting close to the rear door in Finn Brothers
store, his chair slipped and he was thrown out of the door,
falling a distance of 10 feet. His right arm was broken just
below the elbow and his elbow joint was dislocated.
[transcribed by S.F., Aug. 2003]