Iowa
Old Press
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
June 3, 1874.
MARRIED. At the residence of J.H. SHAW, in this city, on the 29th
[or 20th] ult., by Rev. S.H. LEE, Dr. H.E. McNUTT, of Huron,
Ohio, to Delia L., youngest daughter of J.L. SNOW, Esq. of
Albany, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs. McNUTT have the best wishes of the
Dr.'s numerous friends from Iowa.
DIED. At 9 o'clock P.M. on Thursday May 2?th, at his residence in
Postville, John PUTNAM, aged fifty seven years, ten months, and
five days. This sad event was announced to our citizens by the
solemn tolling of the bell on the evening of the above mentioned
day. Although for days and weeks expected, the announcement cast
a feeling of gloom and sadness over the entire community, all
realizing the fact that a truly good man had fallen. The deceased
was born at Lowville, Lewis Co., New York, July 2nd 1816, and had
therefore almost completed his fifty eighth year. He was married
at that place to the wife who survives him, Jan 1st, 1836. During
the first years of the war of the rebellion, he served his
country as Senior 1st Lieut, of Co. M 15th Reg. New York heavy
artillery. He removed with his family to Winneshiek Co. Iowa in
the fall of 1864, when he was engaged in farming until last
September, when he removed to Postville in which as he told the
writer, he was actuated by a desire to be better able to enjoy
Church privileges and society, which were his greatest delights,
and also by the fact that advancing age and somewhat injured
health, rendered necessary his retirement from active persuits.
The deceased was active in the church, the sabbath school, and in
everything calculated for the advancement of the religious,
moral, and social integity of the community. The municipal
government of our city of [illegible line of print] demise a
serious loss indeed, and one not easy to replace. His sickness
which was nine weeks in duration, extremely malignant, and
unusual in its character, was borne with christian fortitude, no
impatient expression fell from his lips, but he had words of
cheer for physicians, family and attendants, and expressions of
gratitude for every kindness shown him.
Brother thou art gone. Lost to the stricken wife, to those
mourning sons and daughters, to a wide circle of friends who
mourn thy departure, but not as [illegible] without a well
grounded hope, that their loss is thine infinite gain. The
remains were committed to the tomb on Friday, at 2 o'clock, Rev.
SMITH, of the Baptist Church officiating. The regular funeral
services were held at the M.E. Church on last Sabbath morning,
Rev. MARSHALL preaching a most impressive discourse to a
verylarge congregation from Rev. 14,13. "Blessed are the
dead which die in the Lord." yes, there is now for thee.
[the verse following the obit is illegible]
DIED. Between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock p.m. last Thursday,
E.W. BARKER, of Frankville. Well known to many of our citizens,
Eugene was a young man that was respected by all who knew him.
The deceased had been a sufferer some time, of that terrible
disease, consumption. He was visited by many of our citizens
during the last two weeks of his illness, and seemed to know well
his condition and expressed his willingness to go if ordained.
The afflicted ones have the sympathy of the many friends of the
deceased.
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Mr. Richard DAVIS has his saw mill in complete running order at
the Junction mills. Mr. DAVIS has purchased the entire interest
of Stephen MERIAU & Co. and is prepared to grind grists or
exchange flour for wheat, as parties may desire.
F. WOHIBETER, of Elgin, has a very extensive hardware store.
For the best brand of Teas and Coffees, go to DENNIS &
WINDEN's at Lutra.
ADAMS Bros., of the new meat market have a large stock of Hams
from the packing plant at Cedar Rapids.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
June 10, 1874
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McWILLIAMS, of Henderson Prairie, lost 2
little ones last week, both girls, one 3 and the other 5. They
were the victims of that rare and terrible fatal disease known to
physicians as "Membranous Croup." We are informed that
another one of thier children is down with the same disease. Mr.
and Mrs. McWILLIAMS have the sympathy of their many friends.
MARRIED. -- This Wednesday morning Mr. F. BURLING and Miss Flora
KETCHUM.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
June 17, 1874
MARRIED.-- TAYLOR - SANDERS -- At the residence of the brides
father, J. H. SANDERS, Esq., near Postville, June 10th, 1874, at
5 o'clock p.m. by Rev. J. L. PAINE, Mr. Mylan O. TAYLER to Miss
Elvera C. SANDERS.
Mr. and Mrs. CLOUGH of this place, lost another one of their
children last week. For over seven months sickness has prevailed
in Mr. CLOUGH's family. The entire community symyathize with them
in their deep afflections.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
June 24, 1874.
DIED.
Death has again visited our midst. Yesterday morning the sad
intelligence was communicated to the citizens of Castalia and
vicinity, that one of our number, in the person of Miss Ellen
SULLIVAN, had been called away by the angel of Death, to try the
realities of an unseen land. For weeks and months previous to her
death, had her form been racked with pain and scorched with
fever, which she bore with meekness and patience to the last.
Miss Ellen SULLIVAN was born in the town of Burk, Franklin Co.,
New York, but afterwards removed with her parents to Iowa, where
they have resided for the last ten years. She died about six
o'clock on the morning of the 15th of June. At the time of her
death she was aged 17 years, 7 mo's and 20 days. The funeral
services were conducted today by Rev. WEDGEWOOD, of Waukon, to a
large concourse of people. The passage of Scripture used as a
basis of his remarks may be found by reference to Heb. V, Chapter
19. But Ellen has gone, yes gone from our midst, and we never
more shall be permitted to behold her ever cheerful countenance
among us on earth. She was a good girl, the flower and pet of the
family, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. She
leaves a Mother, Father, two Sisters and a Brother, who deeply
mourn her departure, but they have the consolation that she was
ready and willing to exchange worlds. [remainder cut off]
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George BRUCE has opened up a new Restaurant.
Mambrino Forrest, mahogony bay, 16 1/2 hands high. Bred by Mason
F. BARCLAY, of Jessamine, Ky., sired by Briguoli, he by Mambrino
Chief. First dam by Alexander's Edwin Forrest. The above stallion
will make the season of 1874, at the stables of J.W. STILES,
Decorah, Iowa. Terms: $30, for the season.
C.B. ROBERTS, proprietor of the United States Hotel, at West
Union, Iowa. This house has been newly fitted and furnished with
every convenience.
Over-dressed children are as attractive as an organ man's monkey.
At no time of life is simplicity of attire so beautiful as in
childhood or youth. To see a little woman with an immense breast
pin, or a pair of enormous earings, is simply absurd. Jewels
should be worn only when genuine. Refinement is feeling requires
refinement in dress. A lady of delicacy will be found ever
delicately and modestly attired. Cheap silk has the meanest
appearance of any cheap goods. Silk is a luxury, and should be of
good quality.
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