Iowa
Old Press
Postville Review.
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
December 3, 1881
LOCAL AND OTHER MATTER
ANOTHER FIRE In Postville!
At 2:30 Tuesday morning the fire bell rang, and when the sound
sleeper at that dead hour of night had rubbed his eyes open, he
saw that the whole town was lit up with the lurid glare of fire,
and that it was as light as mid-day. One glance in the direction
of the flames showed us that the large two story residence of
Mrs. Wm. Mitchell opposite F. W. Roberts' store, was wrapped in
flames, and that no earthly power could save it from destruction,
as the south half of the upper story was all a sheet of flame,
the blaze already belching from the roof. The fire company and
citizens were soon on the ground, and gave their attention to
saving the furniture and effects of C. H. Glassburn, who occupied
a portion of the ground floor. This they succeeded in doing in
the main. Mr. Mitchell was sleeping in the north part of the
second story, and when he awoke all egress (sic) was cut off by
means of either stairway, and he was compelled to get out of a
window and thus make his escape. But few things were saved from
the second story, the flames taking full possession almost as
soon as discovered. Ed Douglass went in at the window, however,
in great peril of his life, and got a very few things out, the
roof falling in almost as soon as he emerged. Nothing is known of
the origin of the fire, except that it evidently started in the
south room of the second story. It is supposed to be the result
of a bad chimney, as the house has taken fire twice before in
that manner, but at such an hour as to be discovered in time to
save it. The barn on the premises, as well as Staadts' drug
store, was in imminent danger, but by a free applications of
water they were not damaged. The wind being in the south-west at
the time was a lucky circumstance. Had it been in the south or
east it would have been hard work to save the contiguous
property. The insurance on the building was $800, Phoenix, and on
contents $650, in the and (sic) North American. Mr. Glassburn had
no insurance, but his loss was light, although he could illy
(sic) afford to lose what he did. We hope this is the last fire
chapter that we shall be called on to give this winter.
FROM BETHEL.
-Henry S. HARRIS has his house plastered.
-Elisha HARRIS will not build this winter, but intends to early
next summer.
-Asa CHEADLE is suffering severely from dropsy and asthma. His
lower limbs and abdomen are bloated until they are as hard as
wood. He can not ly down at all. He said to me "I can not
remember when I have laid down at all".
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LOCAL ITEMS.
Card of thanks. We wish public to return our sincere thanks to
the citizens of Postville for their kindness during the illness
and burial of our father. May they never lack for friends. D.S.
WILKINSON & wife, M.H. ROSMYER & wife.
Will HAINS met with a severe accident last week being thrown from
the dray to the hard frozen ground receiving injuries in his head
and back, we understand fracturing a rib. He is doing well,
however, and is around town a little but will not be able to lift
a ton for some time.
District court adjourned last Saturday but little business was
transacted. The HEWIT case was again put over.
The following subscibers are entitled to both thanks and credit
for cash and produce on subscription since our last issue: David
RILEY, Henry WEIHE and I.A. COLE of Postville; W.H. BUTTOLPH,
Hardin; and F.A. BURTON, Waterville.
About 90 good Sheep for sale by N.C. BULLOCK.
Bulk oysters will be received today, at Finney's.
John Thoma had a half barrel of imported German beer this week.
Fresh oysters by the quart, can or dish at John THOMA's.
A new stock of caps, gloves, mittens, etc. just received at our
new store. LUHMAN & SANDERS.
Chas. Skelton left for Chicago last Wednesday, to purchase new
goods.
We understand that Abram Hart has purchased the Postville Fair
grounds.
"Crown Prince" roller flour, is the best in this
market. Einney (sic) sells it.
The corner where the fire was looks disolate (sic) now. We hope
to see a good business block put up there one of these days.
The Allamakee silver mines have caused considerable newspaper
sparing in the Dubuque Herald, between J.F. LIEBHARDT and
a couple of incog correspondents. If none of us get rich before
we get it out of Allamakee county silver or lead mines, we shall
doubtless continue poor a good while.
[the first half of this article was cut off]...Ed DOUGLASS went
in at the window, however, in great peril of his life, and got a
very few things out, the roof falling in almost as soon as he
emerged. Nothing is known of the origin of the fire. It is
supposed to be the result of a bad chimney, as the house has
taken fire twice before in that manner, but at such an hour as to
be discovered in thime to save it. STAADTS' Drug Store was in
imminent danger, but by a free application of water they were not
damaged. Mr. GLASSBURN had no insurance, but his loss was light,
although he could illy afford to lose what he did. We hope this
is the last fire chapter that we shall be called on to give this
winter.
WANTED WOOD
200 Cords of Second Growth Oak Wood
Sealed proposals will be received at the store of F. W. Roberts',
to Dec. 20th, 1881, for delivering at Postville of 200 cords of
Second Growth Oak Wood. Proposals may be for 25 cord lots.
Contracts to be filled before April 1st., '82. Cash will be paid
when contract is filled. For further information enquire (sic) of
F. W. Roberts. Jackson & Bro.
N. B. I guarantee the payment as agaeed (sic) for above wood.
(37w3.) F. W. Roberts
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We clip the following from this weeks Waukon Democrat:
The sad intelligence has reached us of the death by drowning of
Charley SCHACH and Louis DORMANN, of Lansing. The boys, in
company of Louis HIRTH, all about 15 years of age, were skating
Sunday afternoon in the slough southeast of the school house, and
the ice broke, precipitating the three into the water which was
about eight or ten feet deep. The HIRTH boy managed to get out,
but the other two were drowned. The bodies were soon recovered,
but nothing could be done. It was too late. This is a most sad
and shocking case and is a terrible trail for the afflicted
parents.
On Tuesday of last week a most sorrowful and shocking accident
occurred on the Lansing Ridge, resulting in the death of a 18 [or
13] year old boy, the son of Matthew KING. It seems Mr. KING was
hauling in a load of corn from the field and was climbing into
the wagon when the horses tok fright and ran. The boy who
happened to be standing a short distance ahead of the team
endeavored to get out of the way, but was tripped by a corn stalk
and fell. The team dashed over him, the wheel breaking his jaw
and fracturing his skull. His arms and legs were also broken but
how it was done can only be surmised. The afflicted parents have
the sympathy of all their friends in their bereavement.
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Postville Review.
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
December 10, 1881.
FROM BETHEL.
Mr. CHEADLE is no better. His friends and neighbors have been
trying to give him the best of care. He has been in the
neighborhood over 32 years. He had a family of ten children, of
which 2 are living -- Mrs. Horace WELLS and Mrs. William
CALENDER.
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DIED. In Postville Nov. 29, 1881, Thomas S. KIRKPATRICK aged 67
years. Mr. KIRKPATRICK had been a resident of Postville but a
short time when taken sick. He was a great sufferer throughout
his illness of seven weeks, but was sustained to the last by a
living faith. He leaves here a wife and two married daughters,
one of whom is quite low with consumption.
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POSTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Cora B. DARLING, teacher, primary department.
Clara NEFZGER, teacher, intermediate department.
Jeanie COWLES, teacher, grammer department.
Mrs. L.S. BRINTNALL, assistant principle, High School.
B.W. BRINTNALL, principle, High School.
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FRANKVILLE NEWS.
Mr. F.M. CHAMBERLAIN has the only wagon shop in town.
Mrs. Thomas LETCHFORD died last week.
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MANCHESTER NEWS.
M.N. JOHNSON has rented his mill to Al and Jake WILLIAMS. He will
return to Decorah soon.
It's a boy at John DAVIS'.
It's a girl at John ARNOLD's. All doing fine.
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Postville Review.
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
December 17, 1881.
MARRIED. On December 14, 1881 at the residence of the brides
father Robert WATERS, Esq., Ludlow, by Rev. Wm. M. ROBINSON,
Webster S. LIVINGOOD of Post township and May E. WATERS of Ludlow
township.
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Postville Review.
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
December 24, 1881.
There is nothing more appropriate for a Christmas present to the
wife (or husband either) than a nice article of furniture, just
such as you can find at T.B. EASTON's. If you don't believe it
try a nice rocker or easy chair.
FINNEY has made extensive provision for the entertainment of
Santa Claus. Besides a free lunch he will show you a stock of
notions and fancy goods, as you are looking for some inexpensive,
though appropriate present.
Frank TAYLOR has inaugurated a new departure this year, and
offers, in addition to his usual stock of pictures, frames, etc.,
a large assortment of other fancy goods.
A. STAADT, at his drugstore, has also added a large stock of toys
and notions, just suited to holiday trade.
F.W. ROBERTS has a stock of goods to select from. Here you can
find anything from a silk handkerchief to a silk dress and from a
hair pin to a coil of fence wire.
The southside store of WARD & MEYER is booming these days.
The have got a whole Christmas on their five and ten cent
counters.
We must not omit the Millinary stores of Mrs. LEITHOLD, Miss
SANDERS and Mrs. CANFIELD, all of which present rare attractions
to the ladies.
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BETHEL NEWS.
Instead of John AROLD [possibly Arnold], I said a girl at John
AULD's. Also, if all things were more favorable Rev. HIX would
protract the meeting after quarterly meeting; instead of 'preach'
the 25th!!
Scarlet-rash afflicts, or has afflicted several hereabouts. An
infant daughter of N. McWILLIAMS, Dell BRAINARD, Eliza YORK, and
an infant son of Esq. HARRIS, are all better. Mrs. Evan SWENSON
and her oldest son are now down.
M.D. CLARK continues to fail.
Asa CHEEDLE is no better.
Henry S. HARRIS and wife have a son; all doing well.
We have some snow but not enough for sleighing yet; the open
winter, thus far, has saved many tons of hay; farmers have not
commenced feeding yet. In the last two weeks there has been
considerable threshing done, stacks, unlike those at Frankville,
were very wet.
On the 7th, Mrs. Dr. DAVIS, of Myron, delivered a medical lecture
in the Bethel Church. It was very interesting to a timber hoot
like me. She told us there were many causes of disease that we
might shun, that prevention was better than cure of diseases like
the following:
Tight clothes retarded circulation of the wearer, and if she be a
mother, often causes deformity and idiocy in her children.
The use of tobacco and strong drinks causes misery and death to
the user; poverty, disgrace and misery to the wife, mother and
children; and children inherit the damnable appetite.
Many crammed themselves, instead of eating; causing dyspepsia,
head-aches, etc., etc.
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Postville Review.
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
December 31, 1881.
Lewis MINNICK has received a dispatch from his brother A.D.
MINNICK of Nebraska, stating that if he wished to see his father
alive, to come at once. He started on the train Wednesday. His
father Adam MINNICK was well-known in this town.
Elsey - Segrist --- at the residence of Chas. Burnham, 2½ miles
northeast of Hardin, Dec. 22nd, 1881, Mr. T. N. Elsey of Sioux
Falls and Miss Lizzie Segrist of Hardin.
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