Iowa
Old Press
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee, Iowa
January 9, 1892
BETHEL ITEMS
by E.R.A. BRAINARD.
Grandma BRAINARD is better again for the time.
Grandmother HOLTER continues very poorly. Also Uncle Exekiel
YOUNGLOVE, but he is quite fortunate in having a home with his
brother Nathan.
Clarence OWEN bought the Ever PETERSON place.
Grandmother McWILLIAMS has been having quite a bad time with the
rheumatism, but the old gentleman has got the better of every
disease et. His son James and wife, of Minneapolis, have been
spending the holidays with home folks. They go home this morning.
Jim and the boys have been hard on the rabbits while he has been
here.
PERSONAL POINTS.
L. ARMSTRONG came over from Waukon last Wednesday.
Gus Mcneil left Tuesday for Des Moines, where he will attend a
commercial college.
Geo. W. HARRIS distances big turkey stories by coming to the
front with a gobbler that kicked the beam at 34 1/2 lbs.
ROLL OF HONOR:
J.S. HAWKINS, J.W. MATHER, J.R. LAUGHLIN, Dr. J. SHEPHERD, E.T.
HENDERSON, C.H. BLANCHAINE, J.S. MOTT, Mrs. Sarah LASSEY, C.M.
KERR, H. CHRISTOPHERSON, D.E. BAKER, W.H. BERNHARD, Geo. LULL,
E.E. SWENSON, J.D. FRASER, D.N. TURNER, Peter WELCH, E.B. HINDS,
John KLUSS, Will MITCHELL, A. ABERNETHY, John WELZEL, H.D.
ANGELL, Ellison ORR, P.D. McKELLAR, W.C. BREEDLOVE, Chas. CHARA,
Mrs. J.A. FINNEY, Mrs. J. GLINES, Jas CONLEY, Chas. GOETTEL,
Chas. SKELTON, John MOIR, G.W. HARRIS, J.H. GRAY, E.R.A.
BRAINARD, N. LAMBORN, Mrs. M.L. ALWARD, Theo DRAVES, J.W. MURPHY,
J.M. HARRIS, L.D. VanGORDER, F.H. DEERING, Mrs. Mary ROFF, J.
PERRY, A.W. COURSON, H.S. LUHMAN, John SANDERS, E. HARDIN, F.F.
HARDIN, M. MURPHY & Robt WATERS, jr.
MARRIAGES.
Married. At the residence of Mr. J.W. WARD, on the evening of Dec
31, 1891, Mr. Chas. A. HARDWICK to Miss Ella L. ALWARD, Rev. E.J.
LOCKWOOD officiating. Mr. HARDWICK came to Postville from
Clarence, Iowa. He has for some months past been conducting the
sewing machine business for Mr. ward.
Married. At the Lutheran church in Postville, Jan. 1st, 1892, by
Rev. J. GASS, Mr. Henry POESCH and Miss Louisa THOMA.
DEATHS.
Died. In Grand Meadow twp. on Thursday, Dec 31st, 1891, after a
protracted illness, Mrs. POESCH, widow of J. POESCH. The funeral
was held from the German Lutheran church on Saturday and was
attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends.
Died. At his residence in Postville, Dec. 30th, 1891, Wm MITCHELL
aged 57 years and 21 days. Mr. MITCHELL was born in England, Dec.
9th, 1834. He came to the United States in 1869 and was married
to Hannah CROMPTON in 1879. He has resided in Postville since
1873.
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The Graphic
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
Thursday, January 14, 1892
Postville Particles
-Sleighs and cutters appear. Sleighing parties of young
folks are improving their time these beautiful moonlight
evenings.
-Court is in session at Waukon this week with 81 cases on the
calendar. Judge Hatch is presiding.
-The Argo reports a son born unto Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Guptill, formerly of Postville, now of West Union.
-F.S. Bauder is home from Charles City, having been assigned the
position of night operator at this station.
-Will. Parker has disposed of his residence property to Frank
Dresser, but who will not move into it until next fall from his
farm north of town. The consideration is said to be about $2,000.
-Otto Luuhman contemplates leaving for the Pacific coast this
week.
-Miss Nora Minnick returned Saturday from a several months'
absence at Waukon.
-Chas. Bayless, wife and babies, of Waukon, are welcome guests of
Postville relatives and friends.
-Lawyer Burling, Fred Welzel and Jas. Orr are courting this week
at Waukon, the two latter serving as jurors.
-J.R. Reynolds and wife left for Chicago yesterday, where Mr. R.
has secured a position with a business firm in that city.
-L.D. VanGorder, of Hardin, has been appointed a doorkeeper of
the new Iowa Democratic senate now in session at Des Moines. It
is a very pleasant and lucrative position.
-Bert Tuttle, of Postville, spent Christmas, as usual with the Bee
family. Bert cannot forget Ossian, and grows older and better
looking with each succeeding year. - Ossian Bee
-Arthur Gordon, who has so faithfully filled a position as tinner
in Waters & Nicolay's for several years past, departed
yesterday for Rock Valley, this state, to accept similar
employment with a firm at that place.
G.W. Stafford
Death closed the eyes and relieved the sufferings of
G.W. Stafford on Monday last. His ailment, aneurism, has held him
an invalid for over two years past, and at times in pain most
acute. He was known as an upright, industrious and honorable man,
and was highly esteemed by all.
Mr. Stafford was born in Rochester, N.Y., Jan. 9, 1829, and has
been a resident of Postville since 1868. In 1870 he was married
to Miss Martha, sister of James Perry, who with four children
survive him. The funeral occurred yesterday from the M.E. church,
Rev. Lockwood conducting services, and was attended by a large
gathering of his old friends and neighbors. The deceased was a
member of the A.O.U.W. and an insurance benefit of $2,000 will
accrue to his family.
Death of Former Resident
Information has been received by Postville relatives of
the death on the Pacific coast of Damon Collins. He was a nephew
of J.W. Ward and for whom he clerked for some time. He was about
26 years of age.
New Quartette
A musical organization of our local talent has been
formed and is known as the Apollo Quartette. The members are Miss
Nellie Abbott, soprano; Mrs. A.E Cornell, contralto; Jas.
Nicolay, tenor; A.L. Meier, bass.
Death
Egbert Robbins, an old and widely known citizen and a
former prominent business man of Waukon, died at hs home in that
city on Tuesday evening. His death was caused by paralysis of
which he had been a sufferer for several years past.
Recovers Drill
A.W. Lang, the well driller, recovered last week a drill
that has been stuck in a well since the latter part of November.
A huge sized strata of perserverance runs through friend Lang's
nature, and we are glad to learn of his success in recovering the
lost tool.
They Want a County Monument
The G.A.R. Post at Waukon have recently expressed their
preference for the disposal of the war tax soon to be refunded
Iowa by the government. Efforts are being actively entered into
by Des Moines for the expenditure of the total amount in either a
State monument or Memorial hall at that place. The following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, by John J. Stillman Post, No. 192, G.A.R.,
that we are opposed to the concentration o the fund at Des
Moines, but that we are decidedly in favor of and we do heartily
commend a distribution of said fund among the several counties of
the state on condition that they erect a permanent and suitable
monument at their respective county seats, said monument to have
permanently engraved upon them the names of all citizens the
county sent into the army or navy during said war of the
rebellion together with the company and regiment to which they
respectively belonged.
Died.
Friends and acquaintances of Elmore Laughlin, of this
place, were deeply pained to learn of his sudden death in Chicago
last Saturday morning, caused by an attack of la grippe.
His sickness reached an alarming stage on Thursday, and his
sister Miss Lillie, of Colfax, this state, was summoned. She
reached there a few hours before his death. The remains were
fowarded to Postville Monday, and funeral services conducted by
Rev. Burton were held at the Congregational church Tuesday
forenoon. Elmore was in his 24th year and was the remaining one
of five boys of Mr. Laughlin's family. A bereaved father and four
sorrowing sisters mourn the demise of their loved one.
Tobacco Crop
Over $8,000 in cash has been paid out in Postviile, the
past week, for tobacco by Wisconsin parties. They have been here
buying up the produce which the Norwegian settlement south of
town are comencing to raise extensively each year. Jas. Paulson
marketed 9,9937 pounds from four acres for which he received
$636.79. F.D. Bilden sold his crop from twelve acres for
$1,038.77. Heddles & Jesup and O.R. Pomeroy of Edgerton, Wis.
were the principal buyers, and the stuff goes to that place where
it is prepared for the market.
Clayton County Horticultural Society
A delegation of horticulturists of Clayton county held
an enthusiastic meeting at Elkader last week, and effected a
county organization with the following as officers:
Pres. - O.A. Kenyon, McGregor
V. Pres. - S. Murdock, Elkader
Sec. - John E. Corlett, Farmersburg
Treas. - H. Meyer, Elkader
Directors - W.W. Goodwin, Volga; C.H. True, Edgewood; A.E.
Axtell, Strawberry Point; L.L. Renshaw, Monona; G.H. Jenkins,
McGregor; Mrs. A.C. Tiede, Elkport; Mrs. John Hartwick, Giard;
Mrs. R.E. Price, Elkader.
The society starts out with a membership of thirty-six, which
will be largely increased before the meeting to perfect plans is
held.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
Saturday, January 16,1892
E.E. SWENSON has started out on a tour for the Ward & Noble
mop wringer. He has got a good thing ans we hope he will do well
for the firm and for himself.
Lineas INGLES was quite sick a day or so last week but is better.
Died. In Chicago, Jan 9th, 1892, of grip and
internal hemorrhage, Elmer A. Laughlin, aged 23 years and about 2
months. Elmer was the only remaining son by his first wife, of
J.H. Laughlin, five having followed each other to the land of
rest in a few years. It is a crushing affliction and Mr. Laughlin
and the sisters have the warmest sympathies of all our people.
Elmer was sick but a short time, having had an attack of grip but
revcovered sufficiently from it to go to work again. He was taken
worse Wednesday night and died the following Saturday afternoon.
Miss Lillian was telegraphed for at Des Moines and arrived in
Chicago a few hours before his death. She arrived here with the
remains on Monday morning and the funeral was held from the
Congregational church at 11:00 on Tuesday, the interment being in
the Minert cemetery.
Elmer, like all the other brothers, was an exemplary young man,
greatly respected by all who knew him. He had a good position
with a wholesale firm in Chicago, and his prospects were as
bright as any young man could wish. But such are the
uncertainties of life. While the old must die, the young may also
die. "In the midst of life we are in death," and if
there remains anything to do to prepare for the change there
should be no delay. In this case we have no doubt but the end was
peace, and that beyond the winter storms of this uncertain and
precarious life, if there is a harbor where there is "real,
sweet rest," our young friend is far better off to-day than
we who remain to buffet with the storms a little longer. Peace be
with him.
Obituary
Geo. W. STAFFORD was born in Rochester, New York, Jan. 9, 1829
and died at his home in Postville, Jan. 11, 1892. In early life
he moved with his parents first to Mich., then to Ills. In 1850
he joined the rush for gold, and crossed the plains to
California. Here he spent 18 years, sharing the varied
experiences of the early gold seekers. He came to Postville in
1868. In 1870 he was married to Martha PERRY. To them were born 5
children, 4 of whom are living. In the death of G.W. STAFFORD,
the community has lost a good man; a man of unimpeachable
integrity of character; a man who when in health was active in
every good work. He has been an invalid since Sept, 1889, when
the aneurism of the aorta, from the effects of which he died,
first appeared. He was an active and efficient member of the M.E.
church. His funeral was conducted from the church by the pastor.
Mrs. STAFFORD will receive $2,000. from the A.O.U.W. , which will
be a great help to her.
Local Review
-Frank Orr returned to Spirit Lake Tuesday night
-E.T. Smith and family leave today for Oregon.
-Chris Sortberg spent last Sunday down in the country.
-Thos. Lyons, of Frankville, was a caller at this office Monday.
-Lineas Ingles was quite sick a day or so last week but is better
now.
-Nels Larson of Clermont has been visiting his sister, Mrs. J.
Jacobson.
-Miss Mae Perry was quite sick for several days the fore part of
the week.
-Nora Minick is home from Waukon to the delight of her many
friends here.
-The Farmers' Association store at Waukon has been purchased by
Volding Bros.
-Elgin is taking steps to incorporate. A good move for any
enterprising town.
-The McGregor News says that Rev. Lease has had a tussel
with the grip, but is improving.
-Mrs. Stafford will receive $2,000 from the A.O.U.W., which will
be a great help to her.
-Carl Holter has been at Waukon twice this week on business. We
shall not go until it gets warmer.
-F. Dresser has purchased the Wm. Parker residence but will not
take possession for some months yet.
-A pleasant party of young people gathered at the home of Miss
Clara Shedd on Wednesday evening.
-Mrs. Dr. Brown is expected here on a visit this week. She will
be warmly welcomed at her old home of so may years.
-Cashier McEwen "courted" at the "hub" two
days this week, leaving President Douglass to handle the cash in
the bank.
-Misses Maud Phillips and Katie Horrigan visited at Clermont
several days last week, returning to Postville on Monday.
-W.W. Perry came over from Wisconsin to attend the funeral of Mr.
Stafford, but was obliged to return the same evening.
-Dr. Bissell, the West Union dentist, who advertised in our
columns last week, is very low, having been stricken with
paralysis.
-A letter from J.I. Shepherd has an encouraging tone. We hope to
see Jim at least a member of the legislature up there at no
distant day.
-Mr. and Mrs. L.N. Errickson arrived from St. Ansgar on Tuesday
morning, but not in time to see Mr. Stafford alive, to their
great regret.
-Tom. Comdon [or Condon], one of the good natured and big hearted
boys of Grand Meadow township, and a good friend of the Review,
was a caller on Wednesday. We are indebted for favors.
-We are pleased to learn that Sam. Ludeking, Armstrong &
Holter's popular salesman, and a mighty good whole-souled fellow,
too, will remain with Mr. Holter for a year from Feb. 1st.
-G.S. Tuttle gripped enough this week to be laid on the shelf a
couple of days. He is back in the store again however, and is
getting along quite well on the favorite prescription for that
malady.
-Rev. Lockwood officiated in the place of the presiding elder at
Luana and Monona last Sunday, the elder having been taken sick
here on Friday night and having to return home on Saturday in
consequence.
-Charley McQuillon left Wednesday morning for Dubuque to attend
the Bayless Business College. Willie Sheehy is also there
attending the same school. They are both A1 boys and will get to
the front all right in due time.
-John and Edward Staadt, Jr., have leased the farm from their
father and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Staadt and Fred will come to
Postville to reside.
-Mrs. M. Coyle returned from Wisconsin last week.
New Night Man
F.J. Baudar, who has been night operator at Charles City for some
time past, is back to his old stamping ground in the Milwaukee
depot at this place, having exchanged places with the night man
here.
We see by the Waukon Democrat that two old and well
known citizens of that section of the county are lying at death's
door, with no hope of recovery - A.E. Robbins, of Waukon, and
H.G. Grattan, of Ludlow. One by one the old landmarks are passing
away.
--Later: Mr. Robbins died Wednesday.
Advertisements.
-Miss Mary Crosby, Teacher of Painting. Order work a specialty.
-P.J. Beucher, Drayman. If you want wood, leave word with me or
any of my teamsters.
-Miss Anna Easton, Instructor on the piano and organ.
-Miss Nellie H. Abbott, Teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music.
-Chas. F. Allen, Photographs. It might interest you to call and
learn my prices. All work warranted to be satisfactory.
-F.J. Becker, M.D., Homeopathic physician and surgeon. Office on
Second Floor of Parker's Building, near postoffice, Postville.
-Dr. J.S. Green, Physician and Surgeon. Office and Residence
southwest part of town. All calls promptly attended.
-J. Shepherd, M.D., Physician and Surgeon, U.S. Pension Examiner.
Office at residence on Green street, second house east of Hoy
& McNeil's Hardware.
-Daniel A. Jerald, Merchant Tailor. All work warranted to give
satisfaction. A full line of the latest styles in samples.
-Wm. Shepherd, Attorney at Law, Insurance Agent and Collector.
Authorized to practice in all the courts of the state. Office
over Lien's store, brick block.
-John B. Hart, Proprietor, The Old Reliable Meat Market. Opposite
the Postville State Bank. None but the best meats purchased.
Prices always the lowest.
-Fred N. Beedy, Photographer, and dealer in picture frames
-J.P. Gilson, Proprietor, Central Meat Market. Having purchased
this meat market of Schuler Bros. I propose to keep a first-class
Market in every respect. Having come to Postville to reside, I
invite a fair share of patronage and shall strive to give
satisfaction.
-M.V. Kidder, Granite Cemetery work, Iron fences, Curbing &c.
Decorah, Iowa.
January seems to be a fatal month in this latitude. A year ago
this week, two deaths of prominent citizens occurred, N.J. Beedy
and G.W. Hanks. And this week there is mourning in two families
occasioned by the death of Elmer Laughlin and Geo. W. Stafford.
Numerous others here are on the sick list, but so far as we know
none of them are dangerously ill. Those we call to mind now are
H.B. Taylor, A.R. Prescott, Mrs. Benj. Smith, Mrs. H.S. Luhman,
Mrs. W.J. Hanks, Mrs. Wm. Shepherd and Mrs. J.E. Perry's mother,
with doubtless a number of others who have not been reported.
To My Patrons. Please call and settle your
little bills, and let's begin the new year square. Horse-shoeing,
no hit and miss, but a good job every clatter and prices very
reasonable.
T. Shortreed, Blacksmith.
For Sale. One new and one second hand cutter.
Will take cash and wood. W.S. Webster.
List of letters remaing uncalled for in the
postoffice at Postville, Iowa, Jan 9, 1892. Parties calling for
any of them will please say "Advertised." Wm. Booth,
E.J. Bray, Herbert Balley, Mrs. Nelson Deal, Peter Hahn, Joseph
Ryan and Henry Todd.
Jas. Perry, P.M.
Apollo Quartet
The following are the members of the Apollo Quartet:
Miss Nellie Abbott, Soprano
Mrs. A.E. Cornell, Alto
Mr. Nicolay, Tenor
A.L. Meier, Bass
Miss Durno, Accompanist.
Mention from Last Week
We omitted to mention last week that Alva Chase was home spending
his vacation. That Mrs. E.L. Stone and Harold, of West Union,
were up visiting Mrs. H.Stone and Grandma Hoyt. That Otto
Mikelson was over from Waukon shaking hands with his many friends
hereabouts, all of whom are pleased to know he has so good a
position with the clothing firm of Helming & Dougherty.
Marriage.
Mr. Robert L. Steele and Miss Stella Nickols were united in
marriage at Silver City, N.M., on New Years day. Miss Nickols'
former home was Monona, where she was born and raised. The Silver
City Enterprise has the following favorable comment on the
contracting parties:
"The happy couple took a trip to Velasco where Mr. Steele
intends engaging in business. Bob, as he is familiarly known, has
been one of Silver City's most progressive and enterprising
business men, in the various lines to which he has devoted his
attention while here, and Silver City loses a first-class citizen
by his removal. The bride has been a favorite in social circles,
and will be much missed by many friends and acquaintances."
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
January 23 ,1892
MARRIED.
At the Catholic parsonage in Oelwein, by Rev. Father O'CONNER,
Jan 13th, 1892, Mr. Steve SPOO of Oelwein, and Miss Nora YOUNG,
of Hazleton.
At the M.E. parsonage, on Jan 21, 1892, Mr. Henry O PERKINS to
Miss Amanda HASLIP, Rev. E.J. LOCKWOOD officiating.
Local Review.
-We regret to learn that Hardy Barnes is in very poor health.
Peter Smith remains about the same.
-Taxes are about ten per cent highter in Postville this year than
last, presumably on account of the new school house.
-The consideration in the sale of Wm. Parker's residence property
was $2,200. A good sale, but it is worth the money.
-An elderly German, a comparatively new comer to this country,
whose name we did not learn, was buried from the Lutheran church
on Tuesday. He resided northwest of town.
-Calvin Dresser made a munificent division of cash to his
children, this week. $16,500. was distributed to his children,
eleven in number, making the snug sum of $1,500 each.
-Mr. and Mrs. Steve Spoo, who visited parents and friends here on
their "bridal tour," returned to their home at Oelwein
on Tuesday evening, with the best wishes of a host of friends.
-Dr. Green has a bad finger and hand as a result of accidently
cutting it while making a post mortem examination of the body of
G.W. Stafford. Blood poison set in and he is having a hard time
of it.
-M.F. GcGaberan has sold his farm and the latter part of next
month will have one of the largest auction sales of blooded
stock, including horses, cattle and hogs, ever held in this
section. Further notice later on.
-We understand that Mr. John Davis and Miss Florence Simpson were
married at the home of the brides parents last Sunday, by Rev.
C.V. [illegible], but we have no authoritative notice.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to publicly express our sincere thanks to our neighbors
and kind friends for their sympathy and aid in our recent great
bereavement, the death and burial of our loved son and brother.
J.H. Laughlin & Family.
Scarlet Fever.
The health physician, Dr. Shepherd, notified the mayor on
Wednesday morning that there was a mild case of scarlet fever in
a German family in the southeast part of town. The council was
immediately called together and the house was promptly
quarantined.
New Dental Rooms.
Dr. Will Cole has opened a dental office over the harness store
in the brick block, where he may be found on Tuesday and
Wednesday of each week, where he invites the public to call when
wanting first-class work done in his line.
Take Notice.
That the Postville Steam Roller Mills will grind Feed, Corn Meal
and Graham, Monday and Saturday of each week hereafter. Having
added a line of wood-working machinery we are prepared to do
Planing, Matching, and all kinds of sawing, on short notice.
Bring your logs and have them sawed. Respectfully, E.D. Stiles.
Russian Famine Relief Committee
I very much desire that the committees whom I have here suggested
and selected will immediately act in this great work of relieving
the starving poor of Russia without further notice from me, as I
wish to close up the work before Feb 1st, 1892. In case persons
wish to make donations of corn not shelled, they are requested to
deliver the same at the elevator of C.O. Howard in Waukon.
M.B. Hennrick, Chairman Russian Famine Relief Com. for Allamakee
county.
The following township committees will aid in soliciting
donations:
Center - A.G. Oleson, Jas. Cavers, O. Deremo and E. Roese.
Fairview - Andrew Kean and N.W. Williver.
Franklin - N. Lamborn, F. Sanders and G.W. Pearson.
French Creek - J.W. Hartley, Henry Kerndt, Jas. Dougherty and
Jacob Haas.
Hanover - Hans Simenson, T.F. O'Brien and Wm. Dixon
Iowa - Martin Moore, James Hart and Henry Rippe.
Jefferson - John Keenan, R.L. Frink and Martin Larson.
Lansing - W.H. Burford, Andrew Sandry, E.B. Bascom, Geo. H.
Markley and James Withrow.
Lafayette - M. Gleason, Capt. Jackson, Ed. Tisdale and H.
Froelich.
Linton - Jerry Leas, W.H. Adams and Chas. Renzenhizer.
Ludlow - Simon Hagen, Jas. Meikle, Wm. Dalton and John Baxter.
Makee - James Duffy, C.M. Beeman, W.M. Eaton, J.B. Jones, J.B.
Minert, J.F. Dougherty, H.F. Opfer, C.N. Volding, J.M. Bartheld,
L. Nichols and John White.
Paint Creek - V.H. Stevens, K.T. Anderson, Hans Smeby and Wm.
Kelly.
Post - W.H. Carithers, A. Hart, Edward Sheehy, R.N. Douglas and
James Orr.
Taylor - Nicholas Brazell, Bernard Finnegan, J.M. Gemmill and
Jas. Powers.
Union City - C. Bisping, Benj. Ratcliffe and Patrick McLaughlin.
Union Prairie - Simon Helming, David Davidson, John Kilpatrick,
Jas. Kennedy and Roger Ryan.
Waterloo - Nels Quandahl, Theodore Schwartzhoff, Wm. Griffin,
C.J. Langenbach and Henry Wenig.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
January 30,1892
Local Review.
-Mrs. H.H. Hazleton has returned from her Michigan visit.
-Will Robbe has got up a very good home down on the east side.
-Mrs. H. Stone and Grandma Hoyt were no worse at last accounts.
-David Jemison passed through here yesterday on his way to Des
Moines.
-O.E. Gray has left Garner and is at work for A.E. Stiles at Rock
Valley.
-A.B. Barnes, of Cresco, was a visitor of his brother, Hardy,
over Sunday.
-Mrs. Dr. Brown and Mrs. Johnson returned to their homes at
Rockford last Monday.
-Judge Hendrick was here yesterday in the interest of the Russian
famine sufferers.
-Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Johnson are down from Duluth visiting
relatives and friends.
-Halver Lien, Tony Marshall and Tim Perry took in "The
Burglar" at Decorah last evening.
-Our information was at fault as to the price paid for E.
Swenson's old farm. The price was $54 per acre.
-Miss Lois Tuttle returned from Decorah yesterday somewhat the
worse from an attack of the prevailing epidemic.
-Prof. Smith was attacked by the prevailing epidemic on Tuesday
and had to suspend his labors in the school room.
-Mrs. L.A. Harman left on the early train this morning for
Viroqua, Wis., where her mother lies at the point of death.
-We understand that Matt Sebastian has been allowed a pension of
$30 per month, with back pay.
-Miss Mary Mikelson came over from Rossville last Friday evening
to make a short visit with friends. She returned to her school
duties on Sunday.
-Beeman, of Waukon, sells the best Barb Fence Wire at $2.89, Wire
Nails at $2.10 per 100 lbs., and he sells No. 9 Cook Stoves with
Reservoir and Closet for $19.
-Word comes from Minnesota that little Nattie, the youngest child
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glines, died last Saturday. The sympathy of
Postville friends is extended.
-Levi Armstrong is here this week assisting in the invoicing the
stock in the clothing store of Armstrong & Holter,
preparatory to turning it over to Carl Holter, Feb 1st.
-Mrs. Sarah Lassey has been ver sick with pneumonia for several
days. She was reported no worse yesterday and hopes are
entertained of her recovery on the part of all our people.
-The McGregor News has been indicted for criminal libel
at the instance of Superintendent Bishop. This is vexatious
business but the News will doubtless get some valuable free
advertising.
-Rev. Gass has been indisposed so that no services have been held
in the Lutheran church for the past two Sundays. He is so far
recovered as to be able to conduct the German school this week.
-Henry Luhman has been "whooping it up" with whooping
cough this week, being confined to the house.
-Theo. Luhman has also been quite unwell with the grip, and Addie
was not very well herself from the same cause.
Real Estate Changes.
Harvey Hawkins has sold his residence on the west side to his
brother, L.D.B. Hawkins, for $1,200, possession to be given next
fall. Harvey has purchased of Mr. Burling two lots opposite Jas.
Sheehy's and will build on them next summer.
Madame Mitchell - At Home Permanently for 3
Months
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Ray Schuler informs us that he has all the work contracted that
he can handle in the early part of the building season, and that
he has had to decline the offer of several buildings. It looks as
if the coming season would be a busy one in the building line,
not only in town but in the surrounding country. Good times
stimulate building.
Representative Dayton is on the following house committees:
Judiciary, banks and banking, printing, military, senatorial
districts and rules. Senator Matoon was given two chairmanships:
corporations and public health; and places on the appropriations,
suppression of intemperance, schools and compensation of public
officers committees besides.
John Winkowitsch, who is comfortably settled in his new home, the
Hank's farm, informs us that he has already been offered an
advance on the price paid by him, through it was generally
thought by the public that the price paid was high. It makes
little difference what is paid for real estate in this section,
somebody is soon ready to "raise the bid." A title to
read estate hereabouts is a gold mine when value is constantly
increasing. A year ago S.C. Perry offered his farm in vain for
$55 per acre. Now he has sold it for $60 and there is no doubt
but it would sell for $65 in less than another year.
It seems our young friend Chas. F. Allen has emigrated to the
state of matrimony, via Fayette, having led to the altar there
this week an estimable young lady by the name of Knight. His many
friends will wish him and his, much joy and prosperity.
MILK ROUTES.
The following is a list of those awarded contracts for hauling
milk for the farmers' creamery:
W.A. HENDERSON, Lem LEET, C.W. MEIER, R.N. JAMES, Jas. M. EWING,
W.D. STANDORF, F.H. PLEISTER, F. LUEBKE, F.A. STANLEY, R.A.
KENNEDY, Will SCHROEDER, Will DURNO, Henry EGGERT, F.H. SCHULTZ,
Nels LYNGASS & Karl LYNGASS.
BETHEL BURNINGS.
As Evan SWENSON has sold his farm it seems appropriate to review
his history a little for the benefit or encouragement of the
coming farmer. A little over 20 years ago he landed in this
country; he then being less than 20 years of age; without money
or friends I was going to say, but those who will work and try to
help themselves will find friends anywhere. He worked by the
month at first and farmed on shares until 16 years ago when he
bought the farm lately sold to Henry KLUSS of 90 acres; 70 acres
of the same was covered with young timber and brush, all he had
in the world would not have sold for much over $1,00 at that
time. Now he has the most of the price of the 130 acres sold at
$54 per acre clear. It seems a first class investment buying the
PERRY place at $60 per acre. In this case the old adage is
verified, that "truth is stranger than fiction". 20
years ago a penniless, homeless boy; now owner of one of the best
farms and farm residences in Post twp. One reason why friend
SWENSON succeeded so well lies in the fact he married a good wife
and helpmate. ERAB
E.E. SWENSON returned last Sunday morning from his first trip
with the Ward & Noble mop wringer and is much encouraged with
the outlook.
DEATHS.
C.L. ALLEN passed away on Wednesday forenoon, mainly of old age
and general collapse. He has been gradually failing for two or
three years and had softening of the brain but he was so as to be
around town until a very few days before his death. He was a man
respected and esteemed by all who knew him during his active life
among us, and was a consistent member of the Congregational
church. We believe his age was about 75 years. He leaves a wife
and one son, Jas. V. ALLEN, of Cedar Rapids.
The remains of John TOOLE, and old soldier of the 6th Iowa
cavalry, passed through here on Tuesday. He was an old resident
of Allamakee county but died in Clermont. A detail of the G.A.R.
accompanied the remains.
[transcribed by S.F., August 2003 and November 2008]