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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee, Iowa
April 9, 1887

MODERN WOODMEN. A camp of Modern Woodmen was instituted in Postville, consisting of 21 charter members. Officers were chosen for the first term and duly installed.
C.A. ABEL
W.N. BURDICK, chosen Manager
F.N. BEEDY
C.D. BAYLESS, chosen Consul
T.B. EASTON, chosen Manager
J.W. FERNER
S.B. FINNEY
Carl HOLTER, chosen Banker
T.M. MILLER
J.H. McGHEE, chosen Watchman
A.F. MARSTON
F.M. ORR, chosen Escort
Jas. PERRY, chosen Advisor & Manager
S.S. POWERS
H.J. SCHULTZ, chosen [illegible]
Wm. THOMA
D.N. TURNER
F.H. WELZEL, chosen Clerk
W.F. WARNER
C.E. WARREN
C.H. YONKERS
Dr. L. BROWN will be Physician. [transcribers note: he is not listed as a charter member]

Pete MILLER has been painting and fitting up his restaurant in apple pie order.

L. MINNICK was taken with some heart difficult and was quite sick on Sunday. He is recovering.

Geo. W. HARRIS rejoices in the advent of a twelve pound boy. 'Tis well.

The old Lansing eating house is to be removed to North McGregor as once and Mr. CORNELL will manage it.

Cash on subscription this week: Jas McEWEN, A.R. PRESCOTT, J.M. PIXLER & Mrs. HANKS.

Mrs. W.S. WEBSTER has suffered greatly with neuralgia this winter and will soon try the effect of turkish baths.

Col. A.G. STEWART and wife have returned from Florida to their Waukon home. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. STEWART is still in very feeble health.

I have about 600 imported Russian Mulberry trees of my own raising two years old, which I will sell at 20 cents apiece. Leave orders at Wm THOMA's in Postville and the trees will be delivered there in good order. J. KAPLER.

H.V. HOESTON, our tailor, who succeeded Phil DEIZLER, gives us a card of his business today.

Hardy BARNES has had quite a turn of inflammatory rheumatism again, though it is hoped he will escape so severe a siege as he had two years ago. As soon as the Prairie du Chien baths are opened he will probably take a course of turkish baths, which always straighten him out in a short time.

Annual encampment G.A.R. to be held at Dubuque April 19th to 21st. D.N. TURNER.

Mrs Emma LUCAS met with a severe loss in Chicago last week. Leaving her grips and bundles in a seat at the North Western depot only for a moment to step outside the door, some thief on the alert immediately took her baggage and went out at another door and nothing was ever seen of him or the gods, afterward. Mrs. LUCAS thinks property was taken to the value of $250. It is too bad.

List of letters remaining uncalled for in the postoffice March 31st, 1887: Mike COONEY; Martin CHRISTENSON; E.A. DOBBINS; George FREDENDALL; H. S. KENDALL; F.L. MOOREHOUSE; Julius MANRUD; Samuel W. McKEE; Mrs. A. McPHADYEN & H.A. OWEN.

BETHEL CORRESPONDENCE. April 5th, 1887. ERAB.
--The friends are usually well I believe. Down at Manchester grandmother GILSON is very sick.
--William MEIER has commenced the erectionof an upright to his dwelling, Wm. KLUSS of Postville will do the carpenter work and Henry ANDERSON already has the foundation laid. MEIER's mother and father have moved from National to live with him for the present.
--William HARRIS, the new married man, is building a new house also.

DEATH.
Wm. I. GILCHRIST, one of the oldest produce dealers of McGregor, is dead.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
April 16, 1887

Mr. McFARLAND, of the Iowa Telephone Co. was in town the first of the week canvassing for connecting this place by telephone with Waukon, and in turn connecting with Ossian on the west and McGregor on the east. The company now has lines extending over the greater part of the state and a telephone connection would be a fine thing especially with Waukon.

Otto MIKELSON was over from Waukon on Wednesday.

Mrs. George CROUCH and children, of Oxford Junction, are still visiting at the STONE residence.

Our thanks to Henry LUHMAN for a bountiful supply of parsnips.

John LYTLE, near Luana, has just completed a well 297 feet deep. He came near going through to the hot place.

Henderson Post G.A.R. took charge of the funeral of Levi MINNICK. Thus one by one the old settlers are passing away.

The reason Fred WELZEL has been setting up the cigars so profusely is that a boy of tender age has come to board with his, who in time will call him papa. Congratulations.

John MOIR has perfected his Turkish bath rooms in connection with PARKER's barber shop. You can now get a bath without going to Prairie du Chien or Dubuque. Try them.

Card of Thanks. I wish hereby to return my heartfelt thanks to Henderson Post G.A.R. and all the neighbors and friends for their kindness and assistance in my great and sudden bereavement. Mrs. L. MINNICK.

The members have received their policies in the Modern Woodmen and are fully insured to the amount of their policies.

We are glad to know that L. MINNICK had an insurance of $2000 on his life in the A.O.U.W. which is as good as gold to the bereaved family. Such cases prove the great importance and blessing of life insurance when it can be maintained at so small a cost.

Roll of Honor:
E. RAGAN, J.M. HARRIS, H.D. ANGELL, W.S. WEBSTER, D.A. McMARTIN - of Postville.
Hon. W.C. EARLE, L.M. BEARCE, DAYTON & DAYTON, Geo. HEWITT, J.M. COLLINS, Jas HOLAHAN, J.B. MINERT, A.G. STEWART, E.D. PURDY, Jas DUFFY, C.A. LEITHOLD & L. HUBBELL - of Waukon.

Mrs. MIKELSON will occupy the AMSDELL residence, which she has purchased for [illegible]. Carl HOLTER will go into the house that she vacates.

A.C. BUCHWALD has been in town this week for the first time since he left here, six years ago. He has evidently done will at Marion and has got far ahead of what he was when he left here. He is now working in the interest of the Farmers' Insurance Company of Cedar Rapids.

Walter CHRISS, Halver LIEN and "yours truly" went a fishing down in Mack's pond on Wednesday, but it was not a good day for fishing.

DEATH.
J.F. WILKINS, an old resident of Franklin township, died suddenly of heart disease, at the Central House in Waukon, last Saturday. It is wonderful how many sudden deaths there are of late.

SUDDEN DEATH.
We were inexpressibly shocked, a little afternoon on Wednesday, to learn of the death of L. MINNICK. We knew he was in rather a critical condition since is attack a week ago last Sunday, but he had rallied and was around again apparently all right up to the morning of the day before he died, when he was again stricken and did not again fully recover. His malady was paralysis of the heart, and the end finally came without a struggle. Lee, as he was familiarly called, was always a friend of the writer and we extend our most heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their great and sudden affliction. Death is always contemplated with horror but when it comes so suddenly the shock is almost too great to be borne. But after all it is a kindness to the individual to send the shaft suddenly when it has to come. There is nothing so sad as to see a loved one languish for weeks on a hopeless bed of pain, although the long affliction in a measure prepares the friends for the final end. With a sad tear we bid farewell to our neighbor and friend. He has fought his last battle and received his last wound and rests from his labors. May his sleep be sweet and peaceful and may the awakening be a happy one on the other shore. Peace to the dead, consolation to the living.
Commander of Henderson Post, A.R. PRESCOTT, furnishes the following items of his military history:
Levi MINNICK, aged 49 years, born in 1838. Enlisted at Hardin, Iowa, May 22nd, 1861, in Co. C. 30th Iowa Inf. Promoted to Corpl. Mar. 22, '62. Wounded twice at Shiloh, Apr. 6th, 1862; in left shoulder and right thigh, both severe. Laid on the ground all through the stormy night and the next day's battle and was by accident discovered to be alive. Was treated in Hospital and at home for 5 months and discharged from the U.S. service by reason of his wounds, Oct. 4th, 1862 from a Gov. hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was junior Vice-Commander of Henderson Post, No. 293 of this place.
[transcribers note: a correction ran in the 4/23/1887 issue of the paper. He was a member of the 3rd Iowa volunteers, not the 30th]
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
April 23, 1887

By mistake we were made to say last week that Levi MINNICK belonged to the 30th regiment of Iowa volunteers, when we should have said the 3rd regiment. He was among the first to respond to the call for troops.

Through J.W. PATTERSON we have received a fine sample of Nebraska wheat raised by O.T. PATTERSON at Bloomington, in that state. He accompanied the wheat with the remark that he wanted the Review editor to see that Nebraska could produce something, or words to that effect.

Charley YONKERS has secured a job in a lumber yard in Wichita.

E.E. BURDICK left on the Monday night train for St. Paul, where he hopes to find work on a daily paper.

Martin BRORBY resigned his position with R.A.T. MEYER and has accepted a position in Armstrong & Alexander's clothing store at Waukon.

Don HARDIN left us again on Monday morning for Cedar Rapids, Omaha, and perhaps Colorado in search of better health. We hope that he may find it.

Five or six buildings in New Albin were either burned or damaged by fire last Sunday.

DEATH.
The wife of Col. A.G. STEWART died at her home in Waukon last week Thursday, after a long and painful illness with that dread disease, consumption. Col. STEWART had done everything that man could do for her but all was of no avail.

MARRIAGES.
Married. At the residence of the bride's father, in Waukon, Friday morning, April 16, 1887, Mr. Otto MIKELSON and Miss Callie BARNES. The bride is the daughter of Dr. T.H. BARNES and is a bright, vivacious and amiable young lady, who has selected for a husband a most worthy and upright young man who for the past two years has occupied the position of salesman at the Chicago Clothing House. The newly wedded couple have gone to Ottumwa to enjoy their honeymoon with relatives there. --Waukon Democrat.

Luana wedding, written by H.J. BOWDER.
Wedding occasions are enjoyable. Then neighbors are brought together until the house made roomy is filled. The nature of the occasion adds much. The lights seem brighter and the music richer. All anxiety centers around the appearance of the estimable couple who are so soon to become "husband and wife together". The two appear; the 'knot' is tied; congratulations are given; and then all with so much of god cheer sit together about tables bountifully and tastily spread. Such an occasion was enjoyed Thursday evening, April 14th, at W.W. RUSSELL's of Luana, when his only daughter, Helen M., was led by Delorma F. SAWYER under the green arch where they were joined in marriage by Rev. H.J. BOWDER, of Luana. The bride and groom are followed to their excellent farm home, north of Luana, by the well wishes of their many friends. Among the donors with their gifts are the following:
Mr. and Mrs. W.W. RUSSELL & Mr. and Mrs. W.H. RUSSELL, a set of silver knives and forks
Mrs. E.W. SAWYER, a set of silver tablespoons
Mr. and Mrs. Hilas BURNHAM, a silver pickle castor
Rev. A.U. HUTCHINS, silver cake stand
Dr. E.A. HUTCHINS & family, one table spread, dozen napkins, dozen towels and a set of dishes, 83 pieces
Mr. and Mrs. A. HUTCHINS & family, set of silver knives
Mrs. C. HUTCHINS, pin cushion and sachett
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BARBER, tea set of cut glass
Mr. and Mrs. O.D. HOPKINS, table linen
Miss Clara HOPKINS, pair of pillow shams & tidy
Miss Jennie REESE, pin cushions
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LANG & Carrie, table linen and towels
Mrs. H.J. BOWDER, a repousse plaque
C.C. THORNTON, a rocking chair.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
April 30, 1887

The construction of a [telephone] line from Postville to Waukon will be commenced in a short time. Nearly 40 subscribers have been secured. [transcribers note: extracted from lengthly article]

Painting has commenced on D.N. TURNER's new home.

Jas. SHEEHY will have one of the neatest residences in Iowa.

Mrs. FRANTZEN, of Ossian, was visiting in Postville last week.

Tom KNUDTSON is back in his old position at R.A.T. MEYER's. R.A.T. has a new awning over the side entrance to his palace store.

Wm. SCHULTZ is building a large addition to his residence on east Military street.

Rev. I.W. DREW, H. WEBB, J.H. LAUGHLIN, J.N. TOPLIFF & W.F. DRESSER all have our thanks for cash on subscription this week.

Jas. McADAMS has build a new fence around his residence property.

Judge HENDRICKS, of Waukon, was in town on Friday of last week. Miss HENDRICKS, of Waukon, is visiting Misses Grace and Velma POWERS.

Miss Ella PERRY is now waiting upon the lady customers at F.W. ROBERTS' store.

Mrs. H.A. STOWE has been very sick at her home at Fort Dodge, but Mr. and Mrs. COURSON, who have just returned from there, report her somewhat improved.

Cards of Thanks.
--We wish hereby to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends for their kindness, sympathy and aid in our bereavement, the death of our aged and loved mother. Mr. and Mrs. H. WEBB.
--We wish hereby to return our thanks to all our neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us inour great bereavement. Mrs. S.S. EVANS & family.

Street commissioner HAVIRLAND was around Tuesday marking condemned boards in sidewalks.

I have good pasturage, on reasonable terms, for the season for a few horses or colts; can also take milch cows from town. S.B. FINNEY.

Mr. and Mrs. W.J. CAMPBELL returned from their extended eastern visit on Wednesday. Mr. CAMPBELL has purchased a residence in Watkins, New York and expects to return in the fall and will ultimately reside there permanantly.

We understand that John BURHANS is soon to retire from the Burlington House and that Joseph BEUCHER and John PHALEN will take charge of it.

A.W. KRAMER, the popular Castalia merchant, has associated with him his son.

DEATH.
Died, at his home in Hardin, April 14, 1887, of hemorrhage of the lungs and dropsy, Seymore S. EVANS, aged 59 years, 6 months and 21 days. The deceased was born in Ilion, Herkimer Co., New York, Sept 23, 1827. About the age of twenty he moved with his parents to Dodge Co., Wisconsin. In 1855 he was married to Miss Thankful OWEN and in 1876 they moved to Hardin where they have since resided. He was the father of three children, two of whom survive to mourn his loss. His health had been poor for about two years but he was able to be around until about 4 months ago, since which time has been confined to his bed most of the time. He passed away quietly, surrounded by relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.D. HARTSOUGH on Saturday afternoon.

OBITUARY.
Mrs. Elizabeth WEBB was born in Ireland in the year 1797, and died April 22nd, 1887, at the home of her son, Henry WEBB, near Postville, Iowa. Her quiet, industrious life enabled her to reach this advanced age. She was a member of the Episcopal church, believed in and trusted God with her life and was ready to die. Her funeral was conducted on Sunday, April 24th, by the writer, in the presence of a large number of friends at her home. S.T. McKIM.

ALLAMAKEE CO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, April 1887.
[transcribers note: I have extracted the names and pertinent details from this detailed report of the supervisors]
--Board members present: H. SIMENSON, ch'mn; Jeremiah LEAS & A. SANDRY.
--John M. COLLINS, county auditor.
--S.S. POWERS, attorney's quarterly salary paid, $150.
--James J. BRESNAHAN & Wm. SHEPHERD, J.P.'s annual reports for 1886 examined & placed on file.
--Joseph HABERKERN, clerk of Iowa twp., bond approved
--Mrs. Jennie SCHACH, petition for abatement 2/5ths of 1886 tax on Lansing property, approved with conditions
--Patrick BROPHY, petition for remission of taxes in Capoli, granted
--David WORTH, Fairview twp., refund $2.53 of taxes pd. through assessor error.
--Susan EARLY, refund $2.17 of taxes pd. through assessor error.
--Richard REDDY, petition not granted
--Mrs. Jno. HOWES, French Creek twp., abatement of taxes, granted with conditions.
--George MAUCH, petition for abatement of 1/2 1886 tax on property in Pitt Shattuck addition, Waukon, granted.
--Francis McGOUGH, bridge petition referred to S. LEAS.
--C.A. PETREHN, petition for abatement of 1886 tax, New Albin property, granted with conditions.
--Ella G. HANEY, refund of $1.25 road tax erroneously paid for 1886.
--J.R. CONWAY, judgement canceled as being pd. in full, $161.59 ordered to be pd. CONWAY.
--Wm. S. HART, petition for abatement of taxes, granted with conditions.
--Sam'l CAMPBELL, Linton twp., refunded 10 cents [or 80 cents] of county poll tax erroneously paid by him.
--J.H. DETERS, Jr., Union City twp., petition for abatement of 1/5th 1886 tax on his land, granted.
--John C. BROPHY, of Lansing city, petition for remission of erroneous road poll tax for 1877,1878 & 1879, granted.
--August KASPER, Iowa twp., petition for remission of erroneous 1886 tax assessment of $1200, granted.
--Robt. DELANEY, petition not granted.
--Mrs. C.J. MURPHY, petition for remission all taxes due on lot 66, New Albin, granted.
--Mrs. N. STAFFORD, Makee twp., petition for remission of all taxes, granted.
--Knudt OLESON, petition for remission of 1886 tax against E part NE SW 14-98-5, granted.
--Andrew AURR, Makee twp., refund of $126 in erroneously pd. taxes due to assessor error.
--D.W. ADAMS, petition for abatement of 1/2 1884 & 1/2 1885 taxes on Manchester mill property in Franklin twp., granted.
--Henry WACKER, Makee twp., petition for remission of 1886 tax, granted.
--Bernard CLARK, LaFayette twp., petition for remission of all taxes, granted.
--Thos. GALLAGER, bridge petition referred to H. SIMENSON
--Martha SWENSON, Hanover twp., ordered that treasurer receive $4.00 in full for 1886 tax against her.
--C.J.F. NEWEL, bridge petition referred to H. SIMENSON
--A. SANDRY, committee on bridges, report placed on file.
--Thos. GALLAGHER, petition for relocation of road #186 & vacation of road #415, granted.
--Mrs. S.H. KINNE, petition to abate all tax penalties on her property in Lansing city & New Albin, granted with conditions.
--Terrence BRESNAHAN, petition deferred.
--Joseph C. COX, petition deferred.
--W.H. CARITHERS, adm. of R. SMITH estate, petition to abate penalty on 1885 tax against the estate, exclusive of the widow's share, granted with conditions.
--F.W. WAGNER, petition examined and ordered placed on file.
--Wm. S. HART, constable of Paint Creek twp, official bond approved.
--Mrs. Nancy McGOON,Franklin twp., $8.00 monthly allowance ordered paid.
--Ingrie NORJORD, Waterloo twp., $7.00 monthly allowance ordered paid.
--Anna KING, Makee twp., $8.00 monthly allowance ordered paid.
--Geo. LUBER, Jefferson twp., allowance reduced $4.00 per month.
--E.A. SWAN & family, Jefferson twp., $8.00 monthly allowance ordered paid.
--Agnetia C. RESTED, ordered that her allowance be made payable to Paul HALVORSON, township trustee.
--The board allowed themselves the following per diem and mileage: H. SIMENSON, $25.56; J. LEAS, $25.80; A. SANDRY, $25.56.

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