Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee, Iowa
June 2, 1883
The great New York and Brooklyn suspension bridge, the longest
span and finest bridge in the world, was formally opened to the
public last week. It has been years in construction and cost
millions of dollars.
LOCAL ITEMS.
We learn of the serious indisposition of our friend, Mr. O.A.
MAKEPEACE. A short time ago heart disease was developed and after
trying the skill of home physicians he went to Chicago for
examination and treatment. He has just returned and the doctors
there gave him no hope of recovery. His difficulty is said to be
enlargement of the heart.
Frank GOSS, of Myron informs us that he will give a picnic at
that place next Sunday, June 3rd, to which he invites his
friends. Good music will be in attendance and a pleasant time is
promised.
List of letters remaining in the postoffice:
Rev. F.S. BAILEY, George BOARDMAN, Minnie BOTHWELL, James CANNON,
Elder RUTH, S.S. FARNHAM, H. HARRISON, Miss H. HILLIS, Fred
JOHNSON, Charles JOHNSON, Thos. W. KELLY, F.W. MASON, Annie C.
MILLS and Dr. J.W. STRICKLER.
Another fatal gun accident is reported, this time from Clermont.
A young man by the name of FITZGERALD, about 20 years of age, was
out with a companion hunting last Sunday, and standing his gun
down on the stock to rest he at length raised it up to put it on
his shoulder, when the hammer was caught by a limb and the gun
was discharded, thed contents passing through his shoulder and
chest, causing death in half an hour.
Mrs. Oliver MACKEY died on Thursday morning, after a long and
painful illness. The family and friends have our sincere
condolence.
J.W. PATTERSON informs us that the best corn he raised last year
was planted June 15th. There is hope yet.
The following stong force of Postville Congregationalists went
down to Dubuque on Wednesday to attend the State Congregational
Association:
Mrs. Dr. BROWN, Mrs. W.H. YONKER, Geo. REDHEAD & wife, Geo
KERR & daughter, Mrs. A.R. PRESCOTT, Mrs. F.W. ROBERTS, Mrs.
H.P. DAWES & Mary LASSEY. Others will go down Saturday and
remain over Sunday.
The following have paid cash on subscription:
Jas. ORR, H. WEBB and W.A. HENDERSON of Postville. H.S. DAINA,
Kimball, Dakota. Frank GOSS, Myron. David JACOBIA, Gem. Geo. COON
and John BEEDY of Hardin.
Uncle Ben WELL's is very low and no hopes are entertained of his
condition improving. He has suffered a long time.
Wm. BEAN of Waukon attempted to commit suicide while under the
influence of liquor, by cutting his throat with a knife. He will
recover.
Geo. LULL has purchased the Commercial Hotel of H.S. HUMPHREYS,
the consideration being $8,000. Mr. LISHER will continue in the
hotel.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
June 9, 1883
LOCAL ITEMS.
Amon ROW was over from Waukon this week.
W.J. CAMPBELL recently lost a valuable cow. She ate to much
clover.
F.S. BURLING, Esq. has been appointed Justice of the Peace.
Miss U.H. STEARNS caught her foot in some manner and fell down
stairs, dislocating her ankle and fracturing one bone of her
lower limbs.
Taken up on the 30th of may, by J.C. ZIEMAN, of Grand Meadow
twp., Clayton Co., a brown mare colt, 2 years old. Owner will
please call, pay charges and get property.
We again have telephone connections between our residence and
office, having put up a new wire betwixt the same.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
June 16, 1883
LOCAL ITEMS.
Ed. PUTNAM is the proud possessor of a new son and heir. Wt. 10
lbs.
Mr. B. WELLS, Sr. died on Tuesday morning of this week. He was
buried on Wednesday.
Card of thanks. To all our neighbors and friends who so kindly
assisted us during our great bereavement we wish to return our
most earnest and sincere thanks. Mrs. Mariette WELLS and family.
Officers of the day for the grand 4th of July celebration at
Postville, Wed. July 4, 1883:
President: N.J. BEEDY; Vice-presidents: Christ HARNACK, Jacob
LEUI & John WELZEL all of Grand Meadow; A. HART & E.N.
CLARK of Postville; H.G. GRATTAN of Ludlow; R.B. APPELMAN of
Clermont; A.W. KRAMER of Castalia and L.L. VonBERG of Luana.
Marshall: H.P. DAWES; assistants: E. ORR & Chas. SCHARA;
chaplain: Rev. A.F. LOOMIS; reader: Prof. J.M. BEDICHECK; and
orators: L.E. FELLOWS & Dr. F. BECKER.
The following have made payments on subscription: J.S. MOTT, Wm.
GRANE, Wm. PATTERSON, Jas. MATHER of Postville.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
June 30, 1883
LOCAL ITEMS.
Miss Rheuma RAGAN returned from St. Mary's Institute on Thursday.
Hardy BARNES has purchased a Holstein bull calf and will grade up
with that popular breed of cattle. We are also glad to note that
Hardy has gotten the best of his rheumatism.
Cottage house and lot for sale, with good garden planted with all
kinds of vegetables. Barn room for horse and cow, s splendid
well. Centrally located between the two depots. Inquire of W.C.
FIELD, Postville.
For sale, a No. 1 Sorghum Mill with power, 4 pans and storage
box. Inquire of Hiram HIGBEY at the "Switch" in Grand
Meadow twp. Clayton Co., or A.B. CLAYTON, proprietor.