Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee, Iowa
December 5, 1885

TERRIBLE AND FATAL ACCIDENT.
Our people were shocked on Thursday morning to learn that Roy WEBSTER, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. WEBSTER, was almost instantly killed by a colt he was feeding in the barn. We have not the full particulars, if they are known, but it is supposed the colt must have raised up and struck the boy on the head with his front feet from the position the boy was found in. R.A.T. MEYER was the first to arrive at the scene, except the hired girl, who, we believe was milking in the barn at the time. Mr. MEYER carried the boy into the house, but he only breathed two or three times after that. At this writing we have not learned the nature of the injuries that caused his death. Roy was about 9 years of age, and a very bright and promising boy, the idol of his parents, who are nearly wild with grief. Although they have the deepest sympathy of all our people it will take a higher sympathy than man can offer to assuage their great and sudden grief.

Ed SHEEHY has been in Chicago this week seeing the sights and buying goods for his restaurant and hotel.

Our old time friend, Gorum WEAVER, formerly of Cresco, sends us copies of Florida papers, where he is now engaged in business.

J.S. MOTT met with quite a severe accident last week by sustaining a fall and fracturing one or two ribs. Not dangerous, however.

Miss Velma POWERS gave a pleasant party at her home on Wednesday evening. A good time was had by the young people.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. POWELL on Wednesday, Dec. 2nd, a 10 lb. boy. Elisha HARRIS now has 25 grand-children.

Roberts Bros. have built a wood shed in the rear of this office for our convenience, which gives us much pleasure. Now let the storms come, as soon as we get some wood inside.

Thanks to J.B. HART for a sample of his Plymouth Rock chickens. It was a beautiful bird. He says that poultry is one of the most profitable branches of husbandry for the capital invested.

Postmaster BEEDY took formal possession of the postoffice Dec. 1st and all is well and harmonious. Mr. PRESCOTT will remain as assistant for a time, until Mr. BEEDY gets the run of the "ropes".

Miss UNDERWOOD, of Ayoca, Wis. spent Sunday visiting with her old school-mate, Miss Jessie COYLE. She left for Emmettsburg, Io., on Monday morning.

A.C. COOK, who for two years has been engaged in a fruitless search for Linnie ABERNETHY was a caller on Wednesday. It is a strange circumstance, and what has become of the boy is a mystery. It would seem that the efforts made to find him ought to have been crowned with success ere this.

A brother-in-law and sister of M.Y. McMASTER, from Vermont and H.J. McMASTER of Northwood, have been here this week visiting and settling up the estate of the late Mrs. McMASTER. We believe her property has all been sold, and the proceeds divided as per her will.

Paul BRORBY has returned from his trip to the Northwest and looks just as natural as he used to! He reports no very severe weather and not much snow there yet, although it is 500 miles Northwest of here. He disposed of the property belonging to his father's estate while there, though he still retains his own interests.

Notice. Strayed or stolen from the pasture of the undersigned on the night of Nov. 26th, one bay yearling horse colt. Large size, heavy set. Anyone giving information of its whereabouts will be liberally rewarded. C.C. LANG, Hardin, Iowa.

Card of Thanks. We wish hereby to extend our sincere thanks to the many kind friends in Postville who sympathized with and assisted us in the burial of our sister, Mrs. H. MOTT. And we would especally recognize the more than kindness of the fraternity of Odd Fellows, who did so much in behalf of the departed and for the assistance of the living. We can but offer to each and all our heartfelt thanks. Mr. and Mrs. A.P. ABBOTT
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Postville Review
Postville Allamakee Co. Iowa
December 19, 1885

MARRIAGES.
Mr. Geo. THOMA, son of Fred THOMA, and Miss Louisa MEYER were joined in marriage last Monday evening.

In Postville, Io., Dec. 15, 1885, by Rev. S.T. McKIM, Mr. [? Orla -- difficult to read] M. FRANKLIN, of Myron, to Miss Carrie L. COOK of Postville. they begin life with a good home, surrounded with many friends, and we trust a bright future.

Herb. ANGELL still carries his right hand in a sling, the result of an accident around the engine he was running.

Dr. SHEPHERD reports the following increase in the census within the past few days:
Sam JOHNSON, a girl
Ed SHEEHY, a girl
Justin PRESS, a boy

Jas. I. SHEPHERD writes us that he will be here on the 23rd to spend the holidays. The girls will take due notice and be governed accordingly.

Mrs. Viola HUNTER-ENOS of Cedar Rapids, has spent several days visiting relatives and friends here, returning on Wednesday. We are indebted for a call and for a year's subscription to the Review.

J.C. TAYLOR, our most successful stockman, weighed three of his Clydesdale mare colts in the fore part of the week, with the following results: 3 year-old, 1725; 4 year-old, 1660; and 5 year-old, 1860. "Jim" always discounts all others in the matter of fine stock.

I regret to say that I have been on the sick list for the past two weeks, and had to close the Gallery, but on and after Monday next, I will be on deck and ready to make those pictures for Christmas and New Years presents. Fred N. BEEDY.

Capt. ORR informs us that the ball to be given by Co. D on Christmas eve is to raise the balance of the money to pay for the new uniforms.

On Wednesday, Geo. LULL sold the Commercial Hotel to J.M. LISHER, who has been running it for several years, and making it the most popular hotel in Northern Iowa. Consideration not stated, but it is understood that Mr. LISHER got a good bargain. This undoubtedly means that Mr. LISHER will in time concentrate again in Postville. Here is where he has made his money and he ought to be satisfied to remain here. He will however continue to run the Des--[illegible] House at West Union until the expiration of his lease.

Our young lawyer friend, John C. MURPHY, made us a pleasant call on Tuesday. He now holds a remunerative position as one of the traveling collectors for the Northwestern Car Co., his territory being in Dakota mainly, and letters from his manager lead us to conclude he is filling his appointment unusally well. When a suitable opening is presented he will settle down to the practice of his profession for which he is so eminently qualified, having as fine a legal educaton as the most fastidious could desire. He is complete master of the German language and diverse other accomplishments out of the regular line of his following, which will not come amiss. He was very sucessful as a Professor of schools, is doing excellent work in present capacity, and if no unforseen difficulty intervenes we expect to see him high up the ladder of legal position and lore ere many years.

NOTICE.
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Charles PUTNUM, E.H. PUTNUM, Emma REED, Nellie ENKE, Cary JOHNSON, Cora JOHNSON, Lottie JOHNSON; heirs at law of John PUTNAM, deceased: You are notified that htere is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, of Allamakee county, Iowa, the final report of Surreno D. PUTNAM, administrator of the estate of said John PUTNAM, asking to have said report approved and Administrator discharged.