Iowa
Old Press
Allamakee Journal
Lansing, Allamakee co. Iowa
May 1896
The prohibition convention at Des Moines nominated a full state
ticket.
A Lansing “pick up” nine was beaten by the Harpers ball
club Sunday 28 to 14.
Bakewell & Dolphin were awarded the contract for drilling a
new 400-ft. well at the Lansing Ridge Creamery, at 80 cents per
foot.
The Lamb boats quit trading in Lansing because logs in the bay
were taxed.
A farmer near DeSoto is said to have 1000 bushels of potatoes in
his cellar, which he would like to give away.
John Minert traded 80 acres of land near Waukon to Hulver
Peterson for his residence.
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Iowa Volksblatt
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
May 2, 1896
Carl Stopperan had a cow killed by lightening Tuesday.
Theodore Luhman broke his arm last Monday in a fall.
Fritz Schara last week moved into the former John Breuer
residence.
Joseph Hecker, John Mott and Chas. Sonnkalb are on the sick list
this week.
Paul Topel and family will leave Saturday for a visit to his
parents in Germany.
Benjamin Sharp, an old settler of this community died at his farm
home near the Junction last week. [see also Postville Review
issue (below), same date]
Ford Eisfelder of Monona was a Postville visitor. We were in
Chicago and Milwaukee and so missed his visit.
Judge Hobson refused to grant Dickson a new trial against the
Town of Postville. Dixon says he will appeal to the supreme
court.
Rev. Neumann and family are to make their future home in Dubuque.
Next Sunday Rev. Schumann will occupy the Lutheran pulpit for the
first time.
Fritz Brandt, the 25 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb
Brandt, died on Wednesday following injuries received from the
kick of a horse on the Ed Schroeder farm.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
May 2, 1896
The Mississippi river is rising rapidly. If the rains continue
long up north high water will result. Some stock has been
reported as killed by lightning Wednesday afternoon. There was a
great electrical display. We have heard of no serious damage from
washouts as a result of the heavy downpour on Tuesday, in this
section. Fully an inch of water fell in half an hour.
The HALE case was put over until the September term, and A.P.
will have to spend the summer in jail.
Will HINMAN was in town yesterday and reports the land washed
considerably in the vicinity of Hardin.
Mrs. H.B. TAYLOR is having her residence painted in modern style.
She will supplement this by erecting a new porch.
Mr. HOY has had a hard time getting the plumbing done for our
city water on account of the persistent rains and the caving of
the ditches.
The Postville Pickets will meet with Mrs. RASMUSSEN, on Saturday
afternoon, each boy assigned a part in the program that will be
given.
A Chinese washee-man is here and will open a laundry in the
KOEVENIG building, formerly occupied by E. STOCKMAN as a
furniture store. There ought to be a good opening for that
business here.
The motion of John DICKSON for a new trial in the Postville
waterworks well case was overruled, and now all that is left is
an appeal to the supreme court, or acquiescench in the finding of
the court below.
This has been a stormy week but we are indebted to the following
friends for cash on subscription:
J.H. MEIER, Mrs. L.H. BEEDY, T.G. HYDE, C.T. GRANGER, J.H. TREWIN
& T.V. HUNT.
W.S. WEBSTER authorizes us to state that he is making
arrangements to put up a two story brick building on the present
postoffice site, of modern design, latest style and finest
finish, with Minnesota pressed brick.
Mrs. BAILEY, a sister of Mrs. Geo. LULL, who has made an extended
visit with the latter, returned to her home in Michigan, last
Monday. A family "reunion" consisting of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter CHRISS, of Cedar Rapids, and Mr. and Mrs. G.E. EATON , of
Monona, was held last Sunday at the LULL residence.
The Decorah Republican says that a "batch" of
B.C.R.& N. conductors have been discharged for "knocking
down," among them Frank BARBER and James LAVERTY. PARKER was
set back to freight conductor. The Burlington folks seem to be
more unfortunate than the Milwaukee, or else they are sharper on
the scent.
Geo. W. BELLOWS has secured a job as butter maker in a new
creamery to be started in Kingsbury county, S.D., and will leave
us next week for his future field of labor. While we dislike to
part with such good neighbors and friends we are glad that George
has got a good job, and we wish him and his health, prosperity
and happiness.
Harry WINTER rolled in on Wednesday from a seven months trip for
the chamberlain Medicine Co. He was out through Colorado,
Wyoming, Texas and New Mexico. While at Silver City, N.M. he ran
across O.C. HINMAN, whom he reports as contented and happy and
prospering well in this world's goods. Harry will continue in the
service of the chamberlain people another year.
[the first part of this list was cut off]...
-Wm. A. LYNCH, receiver vs HELMING & RILEY, et al, contract;
judgement in favor of plaintiff for $574.20, interest and
attorney fees.
-Julia HASS vs Joseph HASS, divorce; divorce granted and $6,500
permanent alimony granted plaintiff. Defendant required to pay
$600 attorney fees and cost of suit.
-J.H. THORNTON vs Jacob DORRMAN, garnishee, appeal; settled,
judgement against Jacob DORRMAN for costs.
-James CANOE vs Eliza STAFFORD; settled as per stipulation on
file.
-Wm. STAFFORD vs L. HEENAN, et al, partition; ordered that the
property in controversy be sold at private sale.
-F.F. WINTER vs Peter ANDERSON, appeal; jury trial, they
returning a verdict in favor of defendant.
-Mrs. M.I. FOWLER vs I.D. FOWLER, divorce; divorce granted.
DEATH.
Benjamin SHARPE died a few miles southwest of Postville, April
24th, 1896, aged 75 years, 6 months and 16 days. The deceased was
born in Kings Co., Ireland, and came to America in 1818. He was a
resident of the vicinity where he died for about thirty-three
years, so that in his death one of the old landmarks is removed.
As a man he was scrupulously honest, and by his industry had
gathered enough property to have sustained him comfortably had he
lived to a riper old age. The funeral was preached in the
Universalist church by Rev. E. HARPER, of the U.B. church. Though
the day was rainy there was a large congregation in attendance to
show their respect for the deceased.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
May 16, 1896
Mrs. E. RAGAN goes to Hartley tomorrow to spend the summer with
her son, W.P. RAGAN.
For good homemade bread go to Wm. MOLL's.
Mr. SYMONDS, the Decorah greenhouse man, was here with an
assortment of plants on Tuesday.
Assessments for the Security Life Association will be received at
lumber office of G.W. GOETZ.
W.W. SHROYER is in Missouri on business and pleasure. W.W. is
developing quite a roving disposition of late.
Remember that HOY, SCHROEDER & Co. sell screen doors and
windows, bicycles and DeKalb fencing.
As the people have all been planting corn this week. Ed WATERS
and W.P. RAGAN comprise our roll of honor. Thanks for these.
Hugh SHEPHERD and family and A.W. McDANELD and daughter spent
Sunday rusticating in the woods. It was a nice day for picnicing.
W.J. HANKS has purchased a quarter section of wild land nine
miles east of Spirit Lake. He will probably not go to farming
just yet.
Mr. Joseph THILL and Miss Mamie C. MONTY were married at the home
of the bride, In Monona, May 6th. They will reside in Postville.
Ed. DOUGLASS came up from Dysart last Friday to see Reub.,
returning on Monday. His many friends here are always glad to see
him.
Miss Louise MEISKE came through from Germany, arriving Monday.
She is a sister of Mr. MEISKE, who resides on the Geo. WATERS
farm.
The Waukon drill is "stuck" again, that is the drill
rod is broken, leaving the drill at the bottom.
Mayor HART has sold several large bills of furniture lately.
Our water supply has been cut off a good deal this week, on
account of repairing the tank.
Jas. HOY attended the grand lodge of the loyal A.O.U.W. at Cedar
Rapids this week.
Dr. CLARK, of McGregor, and Dr. FLYNN, of Postville, assisted Dr.
WILCOX, of Frankville, in a surgical operation last week. A part
of one bone, below the knee, was removed from a son of T. FOLSOM.
The operation was successful.
A silhouette social will be given at the residence of Mrs. John
SANDERS, Friday evening, May 15. Admission 10 cents.
Mr. McDANELD has trimmed and fitted up the cemetery
"park" in good shape for memorial exercises, 4th of
July celebrations, etc. Entrance to it can be gained from the
county line road and there need be no interference with the
cemetery. It is a fine evergreen park and is a beautiful place
for a gathering.
W.I. CHASE has kindly permitted us to read a letter from E.T.
HENDERSON. It seems that Mrs. HENDERSON is not improving much in
health. E.T. is at work on a fruit ranch at $1.50 per day. Ray is
attending a commercial college. On the whole they seem to be very
well pleased with their home and surroundings, though all are
strangers. All necessaries of life except eggs are as cheap there
as here, and some things cheaper.
Our townsman, Hon T.D. WHITE, was again honored by the
chairmanship of the county convention last Saturday. He was also
put on the state delegation to Dubuque.
We understand that W.J. HANKS has exchanged his jewelry stock for
western Iowa land, and will soon go out of business, but will
remain here for the present.
Will. PLAGMAN has gone to Mapleton, Minn., in the neighborhood of
his old stamping ground, where, if conditions are satisfactory,
he will open a blacksmith shop in a few weeks.
Mrs. H.E. TOWNS was up from Prairie du Chien, to visit her folks
and other friends visiting the HART families from De Witt, Iowa.
Mrs. J.E. PERRY is visiting her parents at Dysart.
Sheriff's Sale. [abstracted]
State of Iowa & Allamakee Co. by execution of Clerk of the
District Court....in favor of John MURPHY, and against James and
Ellen MURPHY, deceased, and Maggie BURK and Ellen TOOHEY...will
sell to the highest bidder, at public auction...at the courthouse
in Waukon...6th day of June, 1896...[property description
followed]...J.H. McGHEE, Sheriff.
MARRIED.
-At Prairie du Chien, Wis., on Thursday evening, May 7th, 1896,
by Rev. SCHOONFELDT, Mr. Chas C. WEBER and Miss Edna Pearl ROYER,
all of Postville, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. WEBER will reside in Mrs.
MEYER's residence, on Post street. The Review extends
congratulations and wishes the happy couple long life and
unbounded prosperity and happiness.
-At Decorah, Apr. 16th, 1896, Mr. A.H. LARSON, of Luana, and Miss
Ella PAYNE, of Frankville.
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Allamakee Journal
Lansing, Allamakee County, Iowa
May 27, 1896
James McGuire, wife and little one of Lafayette, had a narrow
escape from meeting watery graves Wednesday last. When on their
way home they met the south bound passenger train near the
farther end of the Columbus dyke and their team taking fright
precipitated them over the bank and into the water. Mrs. McGuire
had the presence of mind to fling her baby out on the road as the
rig upset and thus save its life, as it was not seriously
injured. The parents both went down but were rescued before they
met the fate which for a few moments seemed inevitable. Much
censure is heard regarding the conduct of the engineer in pulling
by without stopping his train, and it would seem to be deserved
as he must have observed the accident.
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Iowa Volksblatt
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
May 29, 1896
-Emma Senholz is now clerking at Skelton & Tangeman's.
-Carl Freitag and Chris Salzgeber were down at Elgin over Sunday.
-Emil Rosnthal and A.J. McClaskey at Decorah each paid $500 fines
for violating the prohibition law.
-A marriage license has been issued by the county clerk to H.H.
Lien and Miss Jennie Prior of this city.
-The editor of the Volksblatt had the misfortune to fall
from his bycycle while on the way to the Blumhagen - Schuette
wedding and suffered severe injuries to his arm. Henry Brechler
of Boscobel arrived here Tuesday to assist the crippled editor of
the in getting out the paper.
Sunday's Storm
This section was visited by a terrible storm on Sunday
night. At Beulah a cloudburst killed 24 persons, washed away the
depot, 20 bridges and about 15 miles of track. One thousand men
are at work removing the debris and rebuilding the Milwaukee
right of way.
A bolt of lightning during the storm set fire to the barn on the
Wm. Weihe farm, but not much damage was done.
Jacob Meyer and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wegner went to Beulah Wednesday
to visit their uncle who suffered severe losses during the storm.
Large numbers of our citizens are going to North McGregor and
Beulah daily to view the destruction wrought by the cloudburst
Sunday night.
During the storm Sunday night, lightening struck the barn of
Henry Dahms, which together with three other buildings and eight
head of horses were destroyed by fire.
Marriages
-On last Thursday occurred the marriage of Henry Blumhagen to
Miss Anna Schuette, the Rev. F.H. Schumann performing the
ceremony.
-Last night occurred the marriage of H.H. Lien to Jennie Prior.
They will reside in their newly furnished home in this city.
Halvor is about this morning receiving congradulations with one
hand and handing out cigars with the other.
[transcribed by S.F., August 2015]