Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee, Iowa
September 8, 1894

A KICK AND A CHALLENGE.
I notice in the Review of Aug. 25, a statement that J.H. BOLLMAN had brought in a pail of potatoes that "knocked the socks" off W.F. DRESSER's exhibit. In the first place I have not placed any potatoes on "exhibit" this season. Those on exhibition under my name were not of my selection. I challenge any man in the four N.E. counties to beat me in selecting potatoes. The winner shall receive a copy of the Review one year at my expense. Not less than one-eighth bushel shall be considered in the contest. Bring in your 'taters. W.F. DRESSER.
Note: Notwithstanding the above, we still hold that the potatoes brought to this office by Mr. BOLLMAN completely "knocked out of the box" the potatoes left at this office by the same W.F. DRESSER whose name is attached to the above notice. As to whether Mr. DRESSER can beat any man in the four counties in selecting potatoes is an entirely different thing.

Mr. SANDERS' new building nears completion. We are not yet advised what will be its use.

Frank HENDERSON, of Monona, is dead. He at one time was proprietor of a livery stable here.

The nicest plums yet came from Mrs. M.A. BOLLMAN. They were dalsies as well as DeSotos.

Staadt's Blood Purifier restores tone and strength to the weakened system. 75 cents.

Henry POESCH and J.C. THOMA returned on Tuesday from a visit to friends at Madison, Wis.

John PARKER has moved into his elegant new home, and it is one of which he may well be proud.

Dr. BROWN wishes to sell or rent his residence in Postville, now occupied by Dr. COLO.

Dr. FLYNN has a very sick child with scarlet fever and another child is comming down with the disease.

W.F. DRESSER brought in a stalk of corn that had the starter for eighteen ears but of course no corn.

Misses Flora WALKER, Birdie GRAY, Ollie ORR and Grace McNEIL left Monday for Cedar Falls to attend school.

Prof. HUNT raised a sunflower that measured 48 1/2 inches in circumference. This is the largest flower we ever saw.

The workmen are rushing Fred BEEDY's house now, and he will be the happy occupant of a mansion in a few weeks.

Frank HINTON and wife were called to LaCrosse by an accident to both of Mr. HINTON's parents, caused by a runaway team.

Miss Mame HOLIHAN, of Clermont, is enjoying a visit with her cousins, Maggie and Mayme SHEEHY, during the absence of Mrs. S.

Miss May PRIOR is the new assistant at the postoffice. We have no doubt but she will make an expert when she "learns the ropes".

Col. OTIS and son, Irving, of the Monona Leader, F.M. ORR and Mr. KLEINPELL, also of Monona, made brief calls at this office yesterday.

Art BURDICK has been "egg man" etc., this week, at Luhman & Sanders store.

Bert TAYLOR left on Monday afternoon for Chicago Heights to visit his parents and sister, after which he will enter the State University at Iowa City.

H.M. RANGE brought us in a fine basket of peach plums from Grand Meadow last Saturday. "Hank" is always doing the nice thing.

We are pleased to note that T.H. STUDEBAKER, editor and publisher of the McGregor Times, has been appointed postmaster of McGregor.

A sad accident occurred at West Union on Wednesday, caused by a runaway team colliding with a hack. H.H. BEACH, an old gentleman of 80, father of Mrs. F.Y. WHITMORE, was almost instantly killed and one or two others severely injured.

Mrs. Benj. SMITH's children, with their families, made their mother a very happy surprise on Tuesday on the occasion of her birthday. In the evening the "Summer street surprisers" made her a visit.

Wm. MOLL will at once proceed to erect a building just south of Staadt's drug store. Dimensions 25X50 feet, two full stores high, to be used as a restaurant and confectionery store. The building will be first-class, with plate glass front, and everything in elegant shape.

Will THOMAS came down from Albert Lea on Tuesday morning and sold his lots on Williams street to H. DRESSER, who will at once proceed to erect a residence thereon. the location is a part of the A.L. MEIER lot, being the east side of the premises, containing 75 feet front. The purchase price was $300.

Thomas FLEMING, down in Grand Meadow township, had the misfortune to have a team, harness and 325 bushels of oats burned on Tuesday, on the old Rounds farm. Fire is supposed to have been communicated from the house to the stables, and from there to the granery near by. Mr. FLEMING's invalid son was overcome by heat and doubtless would have been suffocated had it not been for the timely arrival of Mr. FAY, who took him to a place of safety. the buidings burned were not of much value. It was not nearly as bad as it was first reported.

MARRIAGE LICENSES. Issued during the month of August, 1894 by H.G. FISHER, clerk:
Jas. L. BRYSON & Helen SMEBY
John RIDER & Mary HART
Olaus O. ELLEFSON & Mary JOHNSON
R.C. KIMBERLY & Olephine ASLESON
William BLANDOW & Carrie R. PAPE
Jay BULMAN & Mary F. BOLLMAN
John J. HAWES & Katie M. RAFTER
Thomas TEELING & Mary HASS

Miss Lois TUTTLE returned to her labors in Decorah last Monday. Her two week's vacation slipped away much too quick for her. Ralph PRESCOTT also went to Decorah at the same time to attend Valder's business college.

DIED.
In Postville, Aug 31st, 1894, of cholera infantum, Theodore Levi, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. SWENSON, aged four months and a half. The interment was in the German cemetery here.
CARD OF THANKS. To the neighbors and warm friends who by sympathy and aid stood by us in our affliction we wish to extend our sincere thanks. Also to the Methodist choir for the splendid music furnished at the funeral. May you all be rewarded for your kindness. Mr. and Mrs. E.E. SWENSON.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
September 29, 1894

Waters & Nicolay have put new eave-troughing on the CROSBY store.

Mrs. Jas. GREGG left on Tuesday to visit her brother at Harley, who is very sick.

Mr. and Mrs. E.J. FERRY came on Wednesday. They are assisting in caring for Harvey ROBERTS.

If Mr. MOLL is going to get up his building this fall he has no time to lose.

John CROSBY has another new announcement today. He is getting to be about as voluminous as an editor.

W.J. HANKS requests us to say that he is not going to locate at Thompson. His location has not yet been decided.

Dave MEYER has opened a billiard and pool room in his building on south Lawler street. No saloon attachment of course.

J.H. BOLLMAN has again placed us under obligations for samples of apples and potatoes, both of which are beauties and hard to beat.

W.F. DRESSER brought in a beet of the mangel wurzel variety almost as large as himself. For a small man he is great on big things.

Mr. and Mrs. Herb ANGELL rejoice in the advent of a girl baby last Sunday. This is their first born.

We are sorry to learn that W.F. WARNER sustained a severe injury on Thursday evening, while returning home from the marriage of his son, at Wadena. His ankle was sprained and he was otherwise hurt.

Harvey ROBERTS has been quite sick this week with an attack of pneumonia. For a time it was thought his condition was critical, but we are glad to know that his symptoms are better and it is hoped htat he will soon recover.

A. HART, Thos. FOLSOM, H. SANDERS, Sam. WATERS, T.E. WATERS, Geo. E. WATERS, Thos LYONS and F.P. LOWE are our paying subscribers this week. The last 5 were all sent by Sam WATERS.

Miss Ella MURRAY, an old friend of the Review, who has been teaching in North Dakota several years, stopped off here a couple of days to visit relatives. She has gone to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to take a years course of music.

Having purchased the W.J. HANKS stock of watches, clocks, jewelry, etc. we would respectfully ask the people of Postville and vicinity for a share of their patronage. Although a stranger to many of you, we have been doing business in Waukon for the last 18 years, and have built up a trade there, which any man might be proud of. Mr. EISFELDER, an experienced watchmaker wil have charge of the business. Yours truly, H.J. BENTLEY.

Miss Anna REDHEAD returned from a several weeks visit in the western part of the state, including Sioux City and Des Moines.

The families of Jas. McEWEN and Chas. SKELTON visited their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. STILES, at West Union, on Sunday.

Miss Emma LUHMAN returned from Storm Lake and took her old place in the store on Tuesday.

Mrs. Geo. WATERS left on Wednesday to visit her sister at Larchwood. George says his boy, who accompanied his mother, will take up a claim and that he (George) is looking for another wife. In the words of George Washington (?), "Let us pour oil on the troubled Waters."

Dr. FLYNN has been called upon to give up this third child with that dread scourge, scarlet fever. The last one of the three died last Monday morning and was taken to Decorah for interment. He now has but one child left, the oldest girl, and as she has had the disease some years ago it is hoped that she will be spared. Words are inadequate to express the ordeal through which these neighbors and friends have passes. No words that we could say would afford any consolation. Nothing short of a higher power than man's can reach their case. We simply express the feeling of all our people when we say we sympathize with them from our inmost heart. The premises have been thoroughly disinfected and no further danger may be aprehended. We sincerely hope there may not be another case.
CARD OF THANKS. To the many members of this community who rendered us assistance and t those whose assurance of sympathy has been manifest, in this our great trial and affliction, we desire to express our sincere thanks; and can at present wish them no better wishes than that each household may be sparred a similar loss. Mr. and Mrs. C.H. FLYNN.

REPUBLICAN CAUCUS. Proceedings of Post township republican caucus, held at the office of Wm. SHEPHERD, in Postville, Saturday, Sept. 22, 1894. Upon motion of W.N. BURDICK, W.C. McNEIL was chosen chairman of the caucus.
--The following delegates were chosen:
W.C. McNEIL
Jas. ORR
W.N. BURDICK
J.J. JENNEWINE
W.W. SHROYER
Evan SWENSON
Hans CHRISTOPHERSON
Wm. SHEPHERD
Wm. CARITHERS
T.V. HUNT
--Candidates for township offices were nominated:
A.R. PRESCOTT, township clerk
Chas BACHTELL, trustee
Evan SWENSON & Wm. SHEPHERD, Justices of the Peace
F.W. TULLER & Geo. WATERS, constable
Darius ORR, assessor
--Township committee for the ensuing year:
W.C. McNEIL, W.N. BURDICK & Ed H. PRIOR
WATER WORKS CARRIED!
At the election last Tuesday 222 votes were cast, of which 149 were for water works, 56 against, 17 defective; leaving a majority of 93 for water works. The women cast 50 ballots, some for and some against, but is is supposed that the majority of women voted for the measure.
The council must now buckle on its armor and go to work with a will, bearing in mind that they hold the destinies of Postville in the hollow of their hands.