Iowa Old Press
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
October 4, 1879.
ANOTHER LOVED ONE RESTING
For the Review, Written in memory of Thomas G. SMITH, by his wife.
Thomas G. SMITH, who died Feb. 15th, 1879, at his home near Castalia, Winneshiek Co., Iowa, was born at Glensford, Suffolk Co., England, Oct. 11th, 1812. He came to New York in 1833, where he was married to Miss Eliza J. BATES, Sept. 1836, who now survives him and has been a true helpmate all through the journey of life.
He was converted and joined the M.E. Church in 1843, under the ministration of Rev. J.Z. MICHOLS, 27th street, N.Y., and continued to be an earnest worker in the cause as long as his strength permitted him. In 1854 he came to Iowa, where he was about twenty years a class leader, and also the leader of singing in the church. He has been an attentive reader of the "Guide to Holiness" for fourteen years, and for the last three years, during which time he has been confined at his home with lung and throat troubles, he found the "Guide" to be full of cheer and encouragement to help him to suffer his Master's will. His end was peace, peace. A few moments before he died he repeated several times "Precious Jesus," and fell asleep.
He leaves a wife, one son and three daughters. he was never known to drink, smoke or swear or use many words in buying or selling, and sometimes he wanted the house filled with praise and thanksgiving to God. He is not, for God took him away and his works do follow him.
HE HATH FALLEN ASLEEP.
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DIED. Our people were startled, on Wednesday morning by the news that Frank P. JOHNSON was found dead in his room in the basement of the Commercial Hotel. He had been a sufferer from asthma for some years and was quite feeble, though he was not considered in immediate danger. His death was caused by Asthmatic Bronchitis. He was 47 years of age and leaves a wife and several children in Louisville, Ky., whither his remains were taken on Thursday. Peace to his ashes.
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Miss Addie SANDERS respectfully calls the attention of the ladies of Postville and vicinity to a new shirting machine she has and invites them to call at her new rooms and see it and the stock of seasonable goods she displays.
Rev. PRATT and lady returned from conference on Thursday morning and were warmly greeted by their many friends here who congratulate themselves on another year's labor here by these estimable laborers in the cause of the Master. Services as usual in the Methodist church next Sabbath.
Some of our young people spent a pleasant evening on Thursday of last week in attendance upon a birthday party given by Miss Rosetta REED. Among the presents received by Miss REED, was a beautiful gold band ring and a pair of vases.
J.B. SCHMIDT is the first shoemaker that we ever found that could make a pair of boots large enough. Possibly this may be owing to the dimensions of our extremities, but at all events Mr. SCHMIDT, has accomplished what 10 other men has never succeeded in doing. He will make a pair of boots just as ordered, of the best material and workmanship, and at prices not approached by any competition. Give him your measure.
Secretary PRESCOTT informs us that there is enough money in the treasury to pay all premiums in full.
That aged and venerible Masonic traveler and lecturer, Rob. MORRIS, entertained the Postville lodge and visiting brethren from surrounding lodges, on Wednesday evening, with a very interesting and instructive lecture on Masonry and Masonic discoveries in the Holy Land. He instituted and presided over the first modern lodge ever established in Jerusalem, the traditional birth place of Masonry 3,000 years ago. All together it was a pleasant evening and closed with a lunch and a general social season.
All parties knowing themselves indebted to me will please call and settle as I am in need of funds. C.G. CANDEE [the initials may be G.G.]
I hereby announce myself to be an independant candidate for the office of Sheriff in the coming election. E.B. BASCOM, Lansing, Iowa, Sept. 3, 1879.
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