Iowa
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee, Iowa
July 2, 1873
THE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
-50 guns at sunrise, then the procession will form on Green St.
opposite the elevator at 9 a.m. headed by the Spillville cornet
band. Immediately behind the band will follow 20 boys dressed in
white, then comes the Grand Chariot drawn by 4 horses with 36
young ladies dressed in white, the Goddess of Liberty, bearing
the flag. The procession will march up Green St. down Reynolds,
across Tilden, down Lawler, across Post, across Military and up
Lawler then to the Fair ground where we will find the grove
nicely fitted up, and will listen to speeches both German and
English. All kinds of refreshments can he had on the grounds and
dinner on the european Plan. Plenty of music.
Crist LEITHOLD, marshall, John THOMA, assistant marshall.
-Grand German Ball in fair building, to commence at 3 o'clock
p.m. Tickets $1.00.
Floor managers, M. WELCH and W. KNODT.
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Its a ten pound boy at RAGAN's [possibly Regan's] and Ela is
happy.
Mayor MOTT and lady expect to start next Monday upon a visit to
relations and friends in the East, to be absent about two months.
Mr. P.M. McCLELAND, who has been attending school at the
University in Iowa City, is among us again, looking as hearty as
ever.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested, that on the
30th day, June 1873, the undersigned was appointed administrator
of the estate of Joseph LULL, deceased, late of said county. By
George LULL, adm.
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Dr. KELLOGG is in town.
Corn is looking good. Potatoe bugs are flourishing.
The editor still remains abroad.
If you want a glas of fresh Prairie du Chien Beer, go to
KELLER's.
Street commissioner CLARK is doing some good work on our streets.
Mr. BURLING has gone to West Union, will spend the fourth with
his sisters and numerous friends.
"Sherm" BLANCHER's cow collided with an engine on the
M&St.P.R.R. She has gone over for repairs.
Mr. Frank NEFF, who has filled the office of clerk at the
National Hotel for so long a time and so acceptably, has gone to
Ossian in the employ of Mr. KENNEDY of the Kennedy House.
Waukon is making preparations to celebrate the fourth in the
"good old way," they know how to do it over there. Hon.
L.E. FELLOWS, of Lansing, will orate, and he can do that thing.
We are sorry to learn that Mr. KEEFE, the gentlemanly telegraph
operator, seriously contemplates leaving the postville station.
Jimmie is a good boy and we should be sorry to have him go.
I.F. HAZLETON has been suffering for some time with agus, and is
now at home unable to attend to business, his countenance shows
that he has had a hard time of it.
Mr. A. STAADT has just completed an extensive addition to his
drug store.
BAYLESS DOUGLASS & Co. will draw you a most refreshing glass
of "sweetened wind" from their soda fountain.
The nurseries of Mr. J.T. MOTT, half a mile east of town, will
repay anyone for a visit.
No paper next week.
BAYLESS & DOUGLAS are successors to N.W. STILES -- look out
for a new advertisement.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S NOTICE. Monday, June 16.
--visited No.6, Post twp; Miss Patience FRANKLIN, teacher. On
roll, 26; present, 23. This school is located in the village of
Myron, and is a fair specimen of village schools. This is the
first term Miss FRANKLIN has had charge of this school. I think
it will make rapid progress under her suppervision.
--visited No.8, Miss Mary DALTON, teacher. On roll, 24; present,
17. This school has not had the advantages of many others, and
consequently, is not so well advanced. Miss DALTON seemed to be
doing her very best for its improvement. Tuesday, June 17.
--visited No.1, Miss Lydia COWLES, teacher. On roll, 18; present,
11. This small atendance is caused by the destruction of one of
the Yellow River bridges. The pupils present made a good display.
--visited No.9, Miss Celia TITUS, teacher. On roll, 8; present,
7. This school, like most small schools, is not very well
advanced, Miss TITUS is, however, doing her utmost for its
advancement. Wednesday, June 18.
--visited No. 3, Miss Mary MARSTON, teacher. On roll, 23;
present, 19. I found this school in the condition I would like to
find all country schools. It is evident from the proficiency of
the pupils that this district has been fortunate in having good
teachers. I was very much interested during my stay in this
school.
--visited Hardin Independent school, Miss Jennie HOOKER, teacher.
On roll, 43; present, 36. The pupils of this school passed a very
creditable examination. I consider it a good school, and Miss
HOOKER a very good teacher.
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MEDICAL SOCIETY.[article abstracted]
The North Iowa Medical Society held its 13th annual meeting in
the city council rooms, in McGregor, on June 4th. The president
and vice president being absent, D.W. CHASE of Elkader was
elected chairman pro tem.
L.A. MARRIAM and J.J. CLEMMER of Cresco, H.N. SILL, of Strawberry
Point, and A. TRUMAN, of Kendalville, were duly elected members
of the society. H.H. CLARK read a lenghty paper upon obstetrical,
gave some advice when and how to use forecept, had used them
twice in his practice. Dr. J.T.H. SCOTT then read a well written
report of his practice for the last year and reported a very
interesting and unusual case of hemmorage from the rupture of
anurism in the throat. Dr. D.W. CHASE, of Elkader, gave a history
and treatment of a lady who had recently died at that place.
After much discussion it was decided that the disease was
puerperal insanity and the immediate cause of death was the
excessive use of Chlorofom administered by well meaning friends,
against the advice of the physician. Dr. J.S. GREEN, reported a
case of amputation of the thigh for bone necrosis of nine years
standing. Dr. ANDROS read a paper on the treatment of fractures
by the immovable dressings.
Monona was selected as the place to hold the next annual meeting.
J.S. GREEN M.D., secretary.
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FROM CASTALIA.
Castalia is prospering, and using her means to make herself happy
and all others who visit there. We have recently nearly completed
a side-walk from the depot to the east end of town.
The Drug Store has changed hands and is now under the gentlemanly
care of J.W. PRESTON.
Our Hotel has recently changed hands and is now in the care of
Joseph CLOSE, a gentleman from the Western part of the state.
Dr. KNOWLS may be found at his old office ready to attend the
wants of all.
Dr. WILLIAMS holds his office next door west of Drug Store.
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FROM CLERMONT.
The past week our citizens have succeeded in forming a joint
stock company for a foundry, those having money to invest can't
do better than to purchase stock in said company.
The lecture of Mrs. POWERS, of Postville on education and duties
of women was well spoken of by those competent to judge who
attended it, the extreme weather prevented a great many from
going and the failure to have it noticed by hand bills, are the
only reasons why the church was not crowded.
Hans WINDEN the big man at C.K. SMITH's clothing store, feels so
puffed up since taking stock in the Iron Foundry, that his uncle
in Norway has sent him a Mecreschaum Pipe, the finest on I have
ever seen, worth twenty-five dollars, in order to blow off his
surplus gas.
The threatening look that I get occasionally, is a warning to me
not to say anymore about Lawyers CAROM being a porket game,
consequently I have to back down.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
July 16, 1873.
Hon. J.T. STONEMAN was at the picnic.
Work is progressing on the residence of Mr. Chas. EASTON.
Headaches were too numerous to mention yesterday morning.
All those indebted to H.P. DAWES must call and settle.
Mr. C. DRESSER has returned from his visit to the east and is
looking well.
We are glad to see our enterprising townsman Mr. I.F. HAZLETON
around again.
A.W. KRAMER is Post Master at Castalia. The selection could not
have been better.
POESCH is feeling happy, its a boy, weight 10 pounds. Ditto
KOEVENING, 2 times, one boy and one girl.
As we go to press we learn that Mr. W.G. SAWYER had his foot
severely cut yesterday by a mower. We could not get the
particulars. Later--We have just been informed that Mr. SAWYER
will have to lose his foot.
The German ball in the Fair buildings the eve of the Fourth was
not a "base ball" affair, but one of the most pleasant
parties ever given in this section of the country. The dance at
BEUCHERS's hall on last Thursday eve, under the management of Mr.
N.G. CLARK, was a very pleasant affair.
The Fourth was celebrated in good style at Frankville, Rev.
CAMERON, was their principal speaker.
Haying has commenced in this vicinity. The crops are very good.
The recent storms knocked the grain down in some places, though
not enough to hurt it seriously. The crops look very good.
Still they come! Those reliable statements, telling of the great
saving of grain by cooking, and the entire success of the
Bradford Steamer. W.I. CHASE, proprietor, Postville.
Remember, Rev. C.A. MARSHALL will have services at the
Congregational Church once in two weeks.
When at Waverly, be sure and stop with MASON & PARKS, Bremer
avenue. It is not necessary to make our readers acquainted with
Mr. J.J. MASON, formerly of Waukon. All know him to be one of the
best and most accomodating landlords in the west.
We are obliged to give our readers an account of a fearful
accident that happened to a little son of Mr. Ed. CLARKE, the
latter part of last week. After dinner on that day Mr. CLARKE
took his little boy who is about four or five years of age, to
the hay field with him, the little fellow became tired and the
father placed him by the side of a bunch of hay, the boy fell
asleep and the fathers attention was called to another direction,
and before he returned his hired men that were engaged in drawing
hay, came to the bunch of hay where the child was sleeping, and
mostly covered with hay, the man that was pitching not seeing the
child, ran one tine of the fork into his throat and another in
the side of the neck. The bleeding was stopped as soon as
possible, but we are informed that hopes for his recovery are
doubtful. Mr. CLARKE resides about three miles north of
Postville.
Strayed or stolden from the subscriber at Postville, one 3 year
old Sorrell Mare with strip of white in the face, some white on
the hind feet, on the off side the second rib from the shoulder
is stove, was stove in when a colt, is perceivable now. Any one
giving information as to where said mare can be found, shall be
liberally rewarded. Geo. W. WEBSTER, Postville.
Mr. C. VanHOOSER of the National Hotel, has been confined to his
bed a number of days since our last issue, but we are pleased to
inform our readers that he is able to be out again. Mr. V. had a
very severe attack of fever.
Mr. Thomas BRIGHAM of Decorah, has bought Mr. M. BENEDICT's
interest in the store and now has entire charge of the
establishment.
Mr. Frank NEFF, formerly of the National Hotel, has leased the
Union Hotel of this place. All know Frank to be a good young man,
and one that understands the hotel business.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. Incorporated Town of Postville. June 3d,
1873.
A.W. McDANELD was the appointed marshall, and H.P. DAWES,
treasurer. Each being required to give bonds in the sum of five
hundred dollars.
John S. MOTT, mayor; D.T. SMETHURST, recorder.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
July 23, 1873.
POSTVILLE and VICINITY.
Mr. L. HAINES has the best garden we have seen in Postville.
Mr. CALENDER, of Elgin, has been engaged by the School Board, to
take charge next term.
Mr. C. VanHOOSER of the National Hotel, lost a watch last
Saturday afternoon, is supposed to have dropped from his pocket.
Anyone finding the watch please make it known.
A slight runaway occurred near STEVENSON's corner Tuesday eve.,
no one injured.
John MOIR, our postmaster, sells groceries right down to bottom
prices.
A new arrival in town, a little girl at Mr. J.K. PHILLIP's.
Mother and child doing well.
When you go to Clermont, go and see Ole PAULSON.
Mr. EASTON, of Decorah, of the firm of DUFFIN & EASTON is in
town visiting relatives and friends.
Our Decorah correspondent has not put in an appearance this week,
DIAMOND is on a visit in Minnesota.
Rev. C.A. MARSHALL of Cresco, will preach at the Congregational
Church next Sabbath morning and evening. Go.
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The Clayton County Journal of last week contained the
following:
It gives us unexpressible pain to be called to record, this
(Thursday) evening, the death, by drowning, of Lizzie EARHARDT
and Mary SHAW, the former aged abut 14, and the latter about 11
years. The former was the daughter of the well known Wm. EARHARDT
and the latter of Abram SHAW. They were drowned while bathing,
about a half a mile below the dam, about 7 o'clock. They were
seen struggling in the water by Mrs. BIGELOW and several other
parties from a short distance, but were supposed to be playing.
Henry HORN seems first to have discovered the true situation, and
rustled in to rescue them, but was too late. The bodies were
taken out very soon, but all efforts at resuscitation failed. The
girls were greatly beloved by their mates, and the parents have
the warmest sympathy of the entire village in this terrible
affliction. A little daughter of Mr. WALSER was with the bathers
and narrowly escaped.
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We will endeavor to give a more complete account of the accident
that occurred to our friend and townsman Mr. Wallace SAWYER, last
week. It appears that he was in the field where his brother was
engaged in mowing, and that he stepped in front of the mower to
remove some obstruction, when the team suddenly started, and
before he could get out of the way he came in contact with the
sickle which fearfully mangled his left ankle, and for some
distance above and below the joint, tearing away considerable
portions of bone and flesh and more than half severing the foot.
He was half a mile from home at the time of the occurrence, and
lost considerable blood before he could be conveyed to the house.
Surgical aid was summoned with all haste, when it was made
apparant that amputation must be perfomed. The operation was
performed by Dr. BROWN, of Postville, being assisted by Dr. SCOTT
of Monona. We learn that since the operation he has done
remarkably well. The sympathics of many friends are with Mr.
SAWYER in his affliction, and we hope soon to see him around.
As we go to press we are informed that W.G. SAWYER is doing well
and are glad to inform our readers he is out of danger.
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The Burlington road, at a point some two or three miles west of
Postville, was on the 19th inst. the scene of an accident which
resulted fatally to a young man named Iver ANDERSON, a section
hand upon the road. He was trying to get upon a flat car while
the car was in motion, and was thrown beneath the train crushing
his right foot and thigh. He was conveyed to his home in
Postville, [remainder cut off]
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FROM CASTALIA.
We were not aware of the existence of a sugar manufactory in
Northern Iowa, until yesterday, as we passed the big store of
KIMBALL & MERRILL we saw something that looked very much like
it, there were some thirty barrels of different grades of sugar
in and about the doorway. We gladly noticed that they were
selling eleven pounds for $1.00.
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FROM CLERMONT.
Dr. HINKLEY presented to G.E. DIBBLE the best boy baby that he
has had on his hands for some time. George demonstrated the fact
of his being perfectly satisfied by calling all of us smokers
into DENNIS's and treating us to his choicest cigars. Do so again
George.
On Sunday last, Maurice CAHALIN hitched up his young team and
started for church with his wife, daugher and son, when a short
distance from home a young lady wishing to ride ran towards them
with her parasol open, at which the horses became frightened and
unmanageable, running away and throwing them all out breaking
both arms of Mr. CAHALIN in a number of places, and cutting an
ugly gash in Mrs. CAHALIN's head. The boy and girl are both hurt,
but to what extentis impossible to tell at present. Mr. CAHALIN
is brother of John CAHALIN that was killed last fall by falling
off the rock cut in Clermont while on his way home in the
evening, and father of Mrs. FITZGERALD, who died a short time
since. Mr. CAHALIN and family have the sympathy of all their
acquaintances, who, I hope, will not let their crops suffer for
want of harvesters while they are prostrated by this misfortune.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
July 30, 1873.
Another reaper accident occured last Saturday morning. Mr. Wm.
CAMPBELL, residing one mile west of Postville, met with a most
terrible accident. It appears that he had just started his
reaper, when he was thrown in front of the machine, his head
striking one of the sickle guards and producing a very extensive
fracture of the skull, driving in considerable portions of the
bone and exposing the brain to the size of a half dollar.
Surgical aid was summoned, when it was seen that there was little
grounds for hope. The operation of trephining was however
successfully performed by Drs. LEWIS and BROWN, removing the
crushed bone. We are informed by his medical attendant that his
condition is at this time (Monday) more favorable than could be
expected, and that there is now thought to be a slight chance for
his recovery. Mr. CAMPBELL being an extensive farmer with large
crops to gather, doubtless the good people of Postville and
vicinity, will see that his crops are taken care of.
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Sugar cured Hams, dried beef, and shoulders at ROBERT's Bros.
Full line of groceries at E.J. STEVENON & Co.'s.
Remember next week Dr. KELLOGG will be at the Union Hotel in this
place.
Congregational Sociable will be held next Wednesday at the
residence of Mrs. J.T. MOTT.
A Brewery costing from twelve to fifteen thousand dollars is
being built in Postville.
J. KOEVENING and Company are putting up a Brewery just south of
the residence of T. STILES. It is to be made of brick with stone
basement, will be three stories, and cost from 12 to 15 thousand
dollars, will probably be completed by the first of Nov. Success
to the enterprise.
Miss Ella HAYWARD, of Waukon, is visiting her numerous friends at
this place.
On the evening of the 22d, near New Albin, a [illegible] man
named MORGAN was assaulted by a highwayman, and is in very
critical condition. It is reported by the Lansing 'Mirror', that
MORGAN was in town during the day, dis[illegible] considerable
money..[illegible]..on his way home and was overtaken north of
town, suddenly [illegible] in the face by a club and knocked
senseless. He was robbed of the money in his possession, but no
clue to the [illegible]..the dastardly deed has been found.
MORGAN's jaw was broken and his face greatly mutilated, making
his condition extremely precarious.
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FROM CLERMONT.
On Monday last, the remains of Samuel BOSFORD was brought here
from the poor house for interment; it being his request to be
buried by the side of his wife.
Samuel BOSFORD became a permanent settler of this town, in the
spring of 1853, and went to work for John THOMPSON quarrying rock
for the cellar and foundation of the "Brick City
Mills". Having some money coming to him from his relatives
in Illinois, he employed M.W. STOUGH to go there and settle up
his affairs which was done satisfactory, and the money invested
in what is now the Bosford place, situated three miles from
Clermont on the West Union road. He also bought of Edwin STEDMAN
his famous oxen "Tip and Tyler" and a few other yoke
and went to work in good earnest breaking up and improving his
land, working almost day and night to get his farm into proper
shape whereby he could support his family respectably. This he
successfully accomplished, receiving in compensation a fair
proportion of this worlds goods. Being a man of large liberality
he culd not say no to anybody, but would make promices without
taking into consideration if he was able to perform them, this
quality of his nature made him enemies that should have been
friends. Thus time passed on without anything to disturb the
happiness of himself or family than that which is common to us
all, until about five years ago, when he was called to mourn over
the death of his wife. The family at that time consisted of two
girls and four boys. Being left in these discouraging
circumstances he tried to drown trouble by indulging freely in
that soul degrading beverage "Whisky" which soon
hardened him till he was lost to all feelings of shame. Becoming
dissipated and reckless to the extent that it was impossible to
get a woman of any degree of respectablility to keep house for
him, consequently hired one of questionable virtue. From this
time forward his downfall was rapid and certain, using up in less
than two years in strong drink and other ways, the hard earnings
of the best of his life. Being without money or friends, with
health ruined he became a county charge and was removed to the
infirmary where he paid the penalty of his sin (so far as this
world is concerned) in suffering and death. A short time before
he died it was his wish to be baptized and buried by the side of
his wife, this last, although dying request, was absolutely
denied him by his relatives, they refusing to attend his funeral
or allowing him to be buried by the side of her whom he once
loved. Rev. Sidney SMITH of this place, performed the ceremony of
baptism in accordance with the P.E. Church of which he is rector.
-- We have no comments to make on the sincerity of a dying man
viewing eternity in all its awfulness, but will leave it to a
just and merciful God before whom he is summoned to appear.
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IOWA ITEMS.
Otto BROSKEW [or BROCKEW], baggageman on the B. & M. R.R. was
killed by falling from a car near Creston, on the west bound mail
train recently.
Mr. George RANSOM, of Rockford, Floyd county, was instantly
killed on Wednesday the 23d inst., by being thrown from his
wagon, drawn by his runaway horse.
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