Iowa
Old Press
Allamakee Journal
Lansing, Allamakee co., Iowa
March 1897
- Lansing High School class of 1897 elected Joe Dempsey,
president, and John Saam, secretary and treasurer.
- Capt. Kratka's Str. Pauline pulled out March 30, taking a raft
from Bad Axe bay to Muscatine.
- Over 100 stockholders of Calhoun Creamery met March 29 and
elected the following officers: Frank Thompson, President; R.
Bakewell, Vice President; John Leppert, Secretary; P.N. Smedsrud,
Treasurer; and J.M. Thompson, A. Laughlin, F. Weipert, Directors.
- Assessor Frank Wier reports Lansing's assessment close to
$145,000, a slight decrease, owing to falling off in valuation of
Lansing Lumber Company.
- Peter Scholtes sold his farm to his sons and will live in the
old John Haney house, west of town.
- Louis Hirth of French Creek sold his farm to his sons Will and
Louis for $3,600.
- Wages on the river have dropped to $20 per month.
- G. Kerndt & Bros. are putting in a 5 h.p. gas engine to run
their elevator.
- John Campbell nearly had a leg cut off with a wood saw, and may
yet have to have it amputated.
- Waukon is all set for the big Lady Minstrel Show.
- John Verthein bought the Dennison farm in Union City for
$2,750.
- John Casey has been rehired by Harpers Ferry school board for
four terms of three months each at $45 per month.
- James Kibbey of Union City shipped a car of fat cattle to
Chicago Sunday.
- Lansing is again agitating an island road into Wisconsin, to
cost around $10,000.
- Henry Strong, 17, and Cora Peterson, 12, of South Lansing, were
married at DeSoto.
- Andrew, son of Philip Leppert of French Creek, broke a leg last
week, and his brother Clarence suffered a dislocated shoulder the
week previous.
- Dr. LeTourneau drives the prettiest horse in Allamakee county.
- Waukon's old brewery building will be remodeled and made into a
hotel.
- The aged mother of Louis Larson, "mighty hunter with sword
and pen," of Taylor, died March 11.
- Lansing saloons contributed $1875 taxes last year.
- J.A. Kemble has settled with the railroad company for his son
Will's loss of a leg, receiving $1200 and expenses.
- Coleman Bros. will open a new store in New Albin Soon.
- Some Allamakee teachers will receive as low as $12 per month
for spring and summer terms.
- John Fritz of Lycurgus has purchased the John Deeney 80 acre
tract adjoining his place.
- Frank Whaley has bought out Mort Hastings half-interest in the
Waukon stage line.
- Ed Howes of French Creek will quit farming and have a sale on
the 18th.
- John Heft, popular clerk in Nielander's is laid up with la
grippe.
- A car of shelled com was delivered at Lansing to Wisconsin
parties at l6¢ per bushel.
- J.W. Thomas has bought the old T.P. Grant hardware store
building in Lansing for $800.
- August Herman and Simon Brandt put up 165 tons of ice for
Ludlow creamery.
- Tom Howes, second son of Wm. Howes of French Creek, died last
Thursday at Perry, Okla., where he had gone two months ago to
seek a milder climate. He was aged 26, and a member of the C.O.
Foresters.
- Dorchester creamery paid 15¢ for cream last month and Eitzen
paid 14¢.
- The Pea Ridge Literary and Debating Society meets every
Saturday evening.
- H. May of New Albin secured a haul of 25,000 lbs. of fish,
mostly German carp.
[transcribed by E.W., March & April 2007]
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
March 19, 1897
OBITUARY.
O.M. FRANKLIN died at his home about four miles northeast of
Postville last Saturday, of pneumonia, aged about 35 years. Mr.
FRANKLIN was an industrious citizen, though unfortunate so far as
success in this life was concerned, having lost all in a venture
against Dakota drouths and hot winds a year or two ago.
"Curn", as he was familiarly known in these parts, was
a man with character untarnished; upright, truthful, and tender,
his death is regretted by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and
four children to mourn the death of a loving husband and father.
The funeral services occured Tuesday forenoon, Rev. Harper
officating.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale
by R. N. DOUGLASS
Central Lumber Yard, James GREGG, Proprietor; Carries a full and
complete stock of the best grades of lumber, shingles, sash,
doors, blinds, Mouldings, Etc. Everything which goes into a house
or barn furnished at the lowest possible figures. Get estimates
before buying elsewhere. It will pay you.
Agent for the celebrated Jenkin's Pressed and Re-pressed
Brick,and Ivory Cement Plaster, the best wall finish on the
market. Office and Yard North of LUHMAN and SANDER's Store,
Postville, Iowa.
F. S. BURLING, Attorney at Law and Collection Agent Also Notary
Public. Deeds, leases, mortgages, and the like drawn. Prompt
attention given to collections. Office first door west of State
Bank, Postville, Iowa.
F. J. BECKER, M.D. Physician and Surgeon. Calls promptly
attended. Office and residence southeast corner of Williams and
Odgen streets, Postville, Iowa.
Dr. Will COLE, Dentist
Meat Market; SALZGEBER Bros, Proprietors; Postville, Iowa.
Opposite the Postville State Bank. A choice variety of all kinds
of fresh and salt meats, sausage, lard, etc. etc. A share of the
public patronage solicited. Satisfaction guaranteed. Highest
prices paid for choice butchering stock of all kinds. Hides and
Pelt Bought.
[transcribed by S.F., August 2003]