Iowa
Old Press
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
September 6, 1876
On Tuesday last a valuable young horse of Calvin Dresser's lost
its life in the following singular manner. It had got so deep
into a piece of soft, marshy ground as to be unable to extricate
itself, and while in that helpless condition was attacked by some
animal or animals, evidently wolves, and fearfully lacerated
about the head. Its ears were torn almost out of its head, and a
large portion of flesh eaten out of its neck, and more than six
inches square off the top and front of the head was stripped
clean to the bone. Dr. Brown was called to see if surgical aid
could be of any avail, but nothing could be done, and the
terrible sufferings of the unfortunate animal were terminated by
a bullet.
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W.G. Sawyer and lady started yesterday for the centennial.
Our fair begins one week from next Tuesday, Sept. 19th.
Congregational sociable this week Thursday afternoon at Mrs.
Chas. Easton's.
Large clouds of grasshoppers have been seen to pass over town
within the past few days.
Don't fail to read the advertisement of Floegel & Wagner,
successors to Pete Beucher in the meat business.
Rev. Mr. Kephart, president of the United Brethren college of
Western Iowa, will preach in this city on Sunday next at the M.E.
church at 10:30 o'clock.
Our worthy station agent, Mr. Wilson, had a serious twist of the
cholera morbus Sunday night last, and being alone had much
difficulty in making himself heard and securing assistance.
Rev. L.P. Matthews, the new pastor of the Congregatonal church,
has purchased the desirable property of Dr. Rhude near the
church. We understand the doctor is to vacate at once and remove
to Indiana.
Rev. L.F. Smith, for nearly five years the faithful and devoted
pastor of the Baptist church of this place, leaves this week with
his family for Nebraska. Elder Smith's removal will be a serious
loss to the church and to the religious interests of Postville.
Mr. Bencker, our worthy baker, was arrested one day last week at
the instigation of two tramps, one of whom claimed that Bencker
had endeavored to end his career the previous night with a
revolver. The latter however stoutly denied the charge and says
that the artillary used on the occasion was a firecracker. A
light fine was inflicted.
[transcribed by S.F., Nov. 2003]
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
September 13, 1876
H. S. Humphrey has sold the Commercial Hotel to the Johnson
Brothers, and taken two farms in exchange. The transfer of
possession was made last Monday.
The friends of Rev. J. L. PAINE will give a farewell visit and
benefit supper at the Methodist Church, next Friday evening. The
following Sabbath will close his three years pastorate among us.
Let there be a grand rally. The tables are to be supplied as is
customary on donation occasions.
[transcribed by M.D., August 2004 & Jan. 2005]
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. IA
September 27, 1876
MARRIED.
SHORTREED-ERVIN -- At the Residence of, and by, Rev. J. L. PAINE,
on Wednesday, Sept. 20th, 1876, Mr. Thomas SHORTHREED and Miss
Dora R. ERVIN, all of Postville.
DIED.
On Sunday evening, 26th inst. Helen F. Wife of T. B. EASTON. aged
27 yr's and 6 months.
We learn that Mrs. J. WEBSTER of Frankville, the mother of W. S.
WEBSTER, was buried the 17th inst.
A child of Mr. HENDERSON, who lately removed here from McGregor,
died on Monday. More sickness prevails here now than for the last
two years altogether.
[transcribed by M.D., January 2005]