Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
June 8, 1878

THE GREAT FLOOD. MUCH DAMAGE DONE.
On Saturday evening last this section was visited by one of the heaviest rain storms that we have had for years. The rain fell in a perfect torrent for about two hours. All level plats of ground presented the appearance of small lakes as the flashes of lighting revealed the situation, and the sewers and small ravines poured out a volume of water that was astonishing to behold, Postville being above high water mark, did not suffer materially except that the cellars were soon transformed into large sized cisterns. In the country round about, much damage is reported in the way of fences and bridges being washed away.
AT HARDIN.
At 8:20 on Saturday evening it commenced raining, but no one expected more than an ordinary shower. The citizens had nearly all retired, feeling secure and safe, little thinking that in a short time they would be aroused by the roaring of water. About 10 o'clock it seemed that all the water spouts had been thrown open, and the rain fell into vents; the water raised 10 or 12 feet in a very short time. Commencing at W. WHITAKER's, it dashed is light wagon around and broke all the spokes of two wheels. It took old Mr. WHITAKER's barn, in which a cow was tied, and dashed it in pieces; the cow was cut loose after she had floated down some 30 rods, and came out all right, save a few bruises. Next it took a bridge; then H. MOODY's barn. Luckily there was nothing in the barn but his harness, one set of which was found within a few feet of the barn and the other about a mile down stream. Messrs. E. and H. MOODY had to leave their houses. Old Mrs. MOODY was carred out to her son's. Mr. SHAW was awakened by the water running in his cellar; he jumped up and, without stopping to dress, ran down stairs for a jar of butter. The water was knee deep. He returned to the cellar for other articles and was forced to leave them, the water being up to his arms. It took away his corn crib with 100 or 150 bushels of corn, and all his sheds around the barn. The large bridge, which was fastened to four large rocks, 3 or 4 feet square and 12 inches thick, was swept away, and the rocks were raised out of their places and carried with it. It took the wing off W. BROCK's building; swung a large barn of H.C. COLLINS' off the foundation, and washed away all his fence, hogs, and 10 cords of wood. A rope was stretched across the street to assist Mrs. COLLINS to leave the house, but she concluded to remain in the house and was uninjured. Mrs. C. was alone, save her sister and daughter, H.C. and son being at Cherokee. J.C. BEEDY left his house and climbed the hill looking for Noah and the ark. It washed up and covered up several acres of corn for Mr. DEMO. The fences all along the stream are gone; also all the bridges between Hardin and Postville but one. A mile west of town it washed away fences for H. BARNES, E.B. HINDS and A. CANDEE.
OTHER DAMAGE.
On the C.M & St. P. R.R. a bridge was wahed away in Bloody Run, but little other damage to the main line is reported. Some damage was done on the Calmar branch, delaying trains two or three days. The Burlington road is the worst sufferer, no trains having yet run over the Postville branch. The repairs will, however, be completed and trains running in a day or two. The Waukon & Mississippi narrow gauge lost a bridge at Waterville, and was otherwise washed. Some damage has been done to growing crops on the hillsides by washing; but not so much as was anticipated.

POLITICS.
It seems to be a forgone conclusion that Hon. O.J. CLARK will be the nominee for District Judge, and it is almost equally certain the H.A. STOWE, Esq., of Postville, will be the nominee for District Attorney. Mr. STOWE is developing a strength in the four counties cornering here that we judge cannot be overcome.

ADVERTISEMENTS.
-W.E. ROWE, Physician and Surgeon, Waterville Iowa. All calls, either day or night, promptly attended to.
-J.HANSON, Homoeopatic Physician & Surgeon; Office on Lawler street, over POESCH's store, Postville, Iowa.
-Geo. CANDEE, blacksmith (late BEAVER & SHORTREED), Jobbing Business. Work done promtly, cheaply and satisfactarily. We make horse shoeing a specialty and defy competition in this branch of the trade. Call and see us.
--T.W. CARVEY, prop., Postville & Waukon Daily Stage Line. Stages leave Postville on the arrival of the eastern train every morning, arriving in Waukon for dinner, and returning to Postville the same evening. Good teams, easy coaches and careful, prompt drivers can be relied on. Charges reasonable.
-P.F. SCHWARTZ, prop., National Hotel, Waukon, Iowa. Remember this is the dollar a day house. A good meal for 25 cents; a good barn and a large yard for the accommodation of teams. Also an agent for the Evening Star Bed Spring.
-PRESCOTT & EASTON, Dealers in stoves, tinware, agricultural implements, general hardware, oils, paints, glass, putty, lime & coal.

ROSSVILLE ITEMS.
Rossville was named after W.F. ROSS, who settled on that beautiful ridge in 1851. In the fall of 1852 there wre but two log houses. In 1859 Mr. ROSS went to Pike's Peak, and has never been heard from since.
There has been a good business done at this point, but, like many other towns, it has been very much injured as a business place by the railroad running just near enough to cut off the trade. There is but one general stock of goods kept in the place -- by J.M. ROSS & Co., who claim to be doing a fair business for these times. Dr. D.H. BOWEN attends to the health of the people, and reports a general time of health. W.W. PARDEE, the pioneer hotel keeper, has done a large business since he has been at Rossville. Although business in his line is not very rushing now, he is prepared to give you a good square meal at all times.
Surrounding Rossville is some of the best farming lands in Allamakee county, and the farmers have their land under good cultivation. We had the pleasure of meeting John KELLEY, J.J. PETTIT, J.W. WATKINS, B.G. STANLEY, W.T. TAYLOR and Elias PETTIT, all good farmers. We are under obligations to W.T. TAYLOR and Elias PETTIT for their hospitality and kindness. J.J. PETTIT has a good farm of 150 acres, good buildings, well watered and timbered which he will sell cheap. If you wish to buy,it will pay you to see Mr. PETTIT's farm.

WATERVILLE ITEMS.
Waterville is on the W.& M.R.R., 14 miles from Waukon and 9 miles from Adams Junction. It was late last fall before any business houses were put up, but they have all done a good business. Vic STEVENS & Co. and C.O. INGERBRETSON represent the trade in general merchandise. STEVENS & Co. will put up a large store building this season. They have a good elevator, and V.S. SHAW, the buyer, gives general satisfaction. Ed. NEUDICK (formerly of Clermont) is the miller, and is doing good work. E.A. WATKINS has opened a hotel and will take care of the traveling public in good shape. W.E. ROWE is the physician and surgeon. A. DEISON makes the new wagons and repairs the old ones. Andrew MALSON and Christian REISTAD do the blacksmithing. Christian FROOCK keeps the restaurant.
There are two good water powers that ought to be improved -- one in the lower part of town, the other 3/4 of a mile below town, on Ole ANDERSON's farm. It is a splendid chance for anyone who wishes to engage in milling or manufacturing. Waterville wants some more wide-awake business men. We do not know of a better town for an energetic man to locate in than this. The inhabitants surrounding the town are principally the better class of Norwegians and Irish, and are industrious, energetic farmers.

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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
June 29, 1878

During the Fair next week, Uncle Ben WELLS will furnish you the where-with, in the shape of ice cream, at his restaurant and on the Fair grounds.

Mr. J.W. PATTERSON this week brought to this office a number of stalks of spring wheat of this year's growth, averaging five feet and six inches, the longest one being five feet and eleven inches long.

See what the druggists say about Dr. Marshall's Lung Syrup: "It never fails to cure the worst cough or cold promptly and effectually." Price only 25 cents a bottle. Sold by BAYLESS, DOUGLASS & Co.

Fire crackers, all sizes and styles; rockets, Roman candles, and in fact everything you want to celebrate the coming 4th in patriotic style, may be found in any quantity and at reasonable prices, at John THOMA's restaurant.

Now is the time for those wishing screen doors or windows to leave their orders with J.A. CRESEY, at his residence on Military street, west of National Hotel. Prices reasonable, and all work warranted. Call and see him.

A.C. NORTON, Monona, Iowa, has the largest and best arranged Photograph gallery in the state. If you intend to have any pictures taken, it will pay you to call and see sample photographs which equal in beauty of finish the finest city work. Old pictures copied and enlarged to any size, in oil, crayon, water colors or India ink. Small or enlarged copies made by a new and improved process which gives the picture the appearance of India ink work, at about half the cost.

The Congregational church here has, we are informed, secured the services of the Rev. H.H. ROBBINS, of Muscatine, at a salary of eight hundred dollars per annum, which sum was promptly raised. He is expected to begin his labors soon.

We are glad to know from Dr. BROWN that young Fred WELZEL, who lost his right arm on Wednesday of last week, as described in our last issue, is doing finely. The few scattering shot that lodged in his head have been removed, and the stump of the amputated limb is doing finely.

The following friends have squared the books since our last notice: John REDHEAD, John BURNS, O.J. CLARK, L.A. HUFFMAN and A. BLIEDUNG.

N.I.A.S. Secretary PRESCOTT has just shown us the correspondence between Hon. Schuyler COLFAX and himself in relation to COLFAX speaking here on the 4th, and we assure our readers that the Hon gentleman will positively be on hand, as advertised.

Strayed or stolen, from the subscriber, about the first of April last, two dark bay mare colts, one a year old this spring, with small white spot in face; the other two years old, with no marks. Any information of them, addressed to me at Frankville, Winnesheik Co., Iowa, will be thankfully received and liberaly paid for. G.W. ESTEY.

The Post township S.S. picnic of yesterday (Thursday) was a decided success. Such a gathering of bright, healthy children of all ages has not lately been seen in this section. Every thing passed off quietly, in strict accordance with the programme. Geo. W. HANKS, president; A.B. COOK, Sec. Songs by the several schools were voted as splendid by all present. Talks by J. LAUGHRAN, county supt. of schools, Rev. I. DREW, Rev. J. DOLPH, Dr. L. BROWN & A.R. PRESCOTT -- Postville; and Rev. B. ROBINSON -- Frankville, were all decidedly interesting to the company. Dinner was bountiful, and as partaken in the shade of "God's first temple," was enjoyed to the fullest extent by one of the best feeling companies we ever saw. With the clear, calm, unclouded sky, cool shade and sparkling water, and joyous company of about three hundred S.S. workers, time passed swiftly and was highly enjoyed by all. S.B. FINNEY was elected township secretary, in place of L.A. HUFFMAN, about to remove from the township. A vote of thanks was tendered President HANKS for the able manner in which his business was conducted. Adjourned sine die.
A.B. COOKE, Sec.

MARRIAGE.
At Forst Mills, Allamakee Co., Iowa, June 25, 1878, by Wm. WERHAN, J.P., Mr. Jas. M. EWING and Miss Mary McCLANTACK, all of Post township.

COUNTY BOARD of SUPERVISORS.
On account of its great length we omit the list of claims allowed by the Board of Supervisors. It is of little interest save to those who had bills allowed, and the majority of those have received their money before this time. Business was as follows:
--[a]resolution passed by the Board at the 1868 June session, providing for elections of township collectors....repealed. Yeas - Robert CRAWFORD, G. SATRANG, Joseph SCHWARTZHOFF. Nays - none.
--appropriation of $3 per month be made from the poor fund for support of family of John BURGESS, commencing June 1st, 1878.
--allowances from the poor fund for support of the following persons be reduced to monthly allowances: Mrs. J.E. LYONS, $8; Mrs. F.G. TODD, $8; Thomas REITH, $6; Mrs. RANDALL, $4; Hans MARTINSON, $6; Christina KIMBERLY, $3; J.C. IDET, $3; Mary ZWANK, $4; M. JOHNSON, $4; Abigail RICHER, $4; Mrs. JAHRN, $3 and Sarah SMITH, $4.
--allowance of Mrs. BATESON be increased to $3 per month
--allowance of $6 per week from the poor fund for Hans A. ENGEN; the auditor will [give the money to] Dr. T.H. BARNES.
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