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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee county Iowa
February 4, 1898

Local Review
-A boy baby down at Jas. Enyart's
-"Toots" White spent last Sunday at Guttenberg
-John Meier advertises his best arctics at 95 cents per pair. See ad.
-The mercury got down to 10 below zero on Tuesday morning. Tuesday and Wednesday were cold enough to satisfy the average Klondiker.
-Hon. T.D. White returned from a ten days visit at Marion last Monday.
-Mrs. J.B. McWilliams was quite sick last week, but is reported better.
-Mrs. Corcoran has moved into town and occupies the Ward residence.
-Andy Bock and wife, of Austin, visited at the White homestead over one day and night, returning home yesterday morning. Andy has friends wherever he is known.
-We are informed that Henry Weihe will take his son, George, to Chicago today or tomorrow, to see if something cannot be done. We sincerely hope that it will turn out successfully. A council of physicans, consisting of Dr. Clark, of McGregor, Dr. Wilcox, of Frankville, Dr. Berry, of Clermont, and Dr. Flynn, of Postville examined the arm of George on Tuesday and came to the conclusion that nothing could be done on account of the cancerous condition prevailing. We are yet in hopes that the young man will pull through, and he has the sincere sympathy of all.
-On Tuesday, Feb. 1st, a young man came to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McWilliams in destitute circumstances. After providing him with clean clothes they agreed to keep him until he was 21 years old. He weighed 10 1/2 pounds.
-To members of Noble Lodge, No 51, A.O.U.W.; you are hereby requested to meet at lodge room, Saturday evening, Feb. 5th at 7:30. Brothers Geiger and Wilson will be present to transact important business.
-We regret to learn that Mrs. Dr. Becker is dangerously sick. She has been indisposed for several months. We hope that she may recover.
-Jas. Gregg and family returned home last Sunday by team from Monona.
-There is still an epidemic of colds. Narly everybody is more or less affected.
-Hogs have been bringing $3.50 for the past week. this is a fair price, but none too much.
-We learn that William Gordon had some of his fingers sawed in a circular wood saw on Monday.
-Wm. P. Ragan, of Hartley, has been here for a week visiting his mother, sisters and friends.
-We see that Bro. Ed Medary, of the Waukon Democrat, has been to the penitentiary. We hardly thought that of Ed. But then they make serious charges against editors on small provocaton nowadays. We
congratulate him on getting out so soon.
-Henry Brandt gave a party to quite a number of his friends last Saturday evening on the occasion of his 29th birthday. A general good time was enjoyed by all and a splendid supper was served. We hope he may live to enjoy many happy returns of the day.
-Geo. W. Metcalf, of the Lansing Mirror, has filed a notice of contest in the matter of the county printing. It looks to us as if he had a good case. All the trouble and dissatisfaction wo'ld have been obbviated had the board left it as it has been for the past two years, doing justice to all parts of the county.
-Bert Cook came down from his home near New Hampton this week for a visit with the home folks. He called at this office on Wednesday, and his presence reminded us of the old days, when the Phil Sheridans
were on earth, and when the four Berts often gathered at this office -- Bert Cook, Bert Marston, Bert Burdick and Bert Tuttle. Time flies, and the Berts have separated.
-The libel suit of Daubney vs Bailey will come off at next term of Winneshiek court commencing next Monday.
-The groundhog saw his shadow on Wednesday, and so we shall have six weeks more of winter -- if we don't have two months.
-Mrs W.F. Dresser is making a good recovery, being able to sit up a considerable part of the time. Mrs. Topliff returned home last Monday.
-Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCready started for their home at Cherokee on Wednesday morning, after a visit here among relatives of about two months.
-Jas. Gregg brought home with him from Canada specimens of chewing gum and candles made from kerosene pumped out of wells there. both are white and clear as crystals.

Bethel Buzzings.
-Our little boy is still improving. If the skin would only cover the sore he would be quite well.
-Terrill & Lawson, while sawing wood at our house the 26th ult., had the misfortune to break the center out of their saw.
-Miss Mattie Owen, of Frankville, and James and Maggie Hrris were at Sunday school. We were glad to hear of their home coming.
-C.W. Meier has been quite indisposed for a couple of weeks. Loonie Philips has been staying with them and helping do the necessary work.
-We think we smell wedding cake baking at two or three homes. boys don't get our licenses and keep them more than a week or the county papers will tell on you.
-Rad Owen is home from LaCrosse after being there about 15 weeks. His many friends are in hopes the treatment of his leg he has undergone may make him entirely well.
-Assessor Orr is making his yearly visits among us. I for one am pleased with the improvements the new code has made in listing assessable property. It is a very fine business to adjust the taxes equally among us. An assessor said to me once, "I hardly ever make any changes unless the person is a terrible kicker, then I sometimes change a little to please them." If you will look over the tax lists published every year you will see what I mean.
-The moving time is near at hand. A number of places will change hands about March 1st. Will Collins will move into the old Brainard house, having rented it for one year. Herman Warner will vacate the
Lull farm, and E. Owen, of Frankville, will take possession in his own name. We will be glad to welcome 'Gene back into the neighborhood. Of such men the good citizens of our great republic should be proud. Let me define a good citizen: One that is industrous and economical; one that needs no marshal, sheriff or
constable to make him a good citizen. Mr. L. Downing will leave the J.M. Harris place, and Warner Harris will move in and keep batch. Being a single man I hope some one will take pity on him. How is it, girls?
ERAB [Edgar Ralph Austin Brainard]

Recent Real Estate Transfers - furnished by E.M. Hancock, County Recorder, Abstracts of title prepared.
- J.G. Ratcliffe to Chas. H. May, se nw Sec. 19-100-3, 40 a - 100.00
-Matthew Fagen to John G. Ratcliffe, e 1/2 se Sec. 7 & sw sw, Sec. 8-96-5, 120 a - 500.00
-Widow & heirs of Patrick McLaughlin, dec'd, to Dennis Malone, e 1/2 se ne, Sec. 4-99-6, except strip 2 rods wide from n end - 350.00
-Jonas Hammarberg to Mrs. J.E. Johnson, w 1/2 nw ne, Sec. 27-98-4, 20 a - 75.00
-Hargretha & John P. Hammarberg to same, ne nw, Sec. 27-98-4, 40 a - 150.00
-August Gerkey to E.H. Howes, n 1/2 ne & s 1/2 ne sw, Sec. 30-99-5; also sw se, Sec. 17; and ne nw, Sec. 20-99-5; 180 a - 180.00
-William Martin to John E. Martin, w 1/2/sw Sec. 6-99-5, 90.63 a, subject to life estate in 42 rods in nw corner - 1500.00
-J.H. Thornton to J.E. Hoff, e 1/2/ lot 2 in block 26, Lansing - 6500.00
-Johanna M. Kane, et al, to John Bowers, lot 2 sw sw, Sec. 13-96-6, 5 a - 50.00
-James Ryan to Catherine Collins, n 1/2/ lot [?2] in block 12, except n 22 feet thereof, original plat of Waukon
-Peter G. Peterson to Wilhelm Wurzel, n 1/2 se and se ne, Sec. 25-98-4, 120 a - 3500.00
-John F. Dougherty, guardian of Peter Hughes to Michael Connors, Jr. se ne and und. 1/2 se nw, Sec. 31-99-5, 60 a - 350.00
-Daniel and Robert Hughes to Michael Connors, Jr. ne se & sw ne, and und. 1/2 senw, Sec. 31-99-5 - 1250.00

John Leui Captured.
Last Tuesday evening between forty and fifty of our townspeople took advantage of the good sleighing and "moonshine" to give Mr. and Mrs. John Leui, residing five miles souh of Postville, one of the largest and most enthusiastic surprise parties they ever dreamed of. Well, a little after eight o'clock John heard a terrible commotion in the direction of the barnyard and began ripping the hired man up the back for leaving the gate to the hog yard open. He flew out the door and down the walk, but imagine his surprise when he found the pigs in the pen and the yard full of fur-coated people, much resembling a party of prospective Klondikers out on a little practice trip. John and his estimable wife welcomed all to the warmth and good cheer of their hospitable home, and after a good deal of unwrapping and a little warming the surprisers produced their orchestra, consisting of Prof. Schara, who handles Ole Bull's favorite instrument with considerable skill, and Prof. Dietsch, who brings forth wonderful melody from the organ, and last but not least, Prof. Fangmeier, prompter, and then "on with the dance". Others enjoyed themselves with the game
made famous by Jim Perry's favorite "pea-vine" route, which consists of fifty-two cards with spots or pictures printed on them, and which are for sale by all agents of that company at 15 cents per pack or two for a quarter. Still others amused themselves snapping checker-shaped pieces of wood at rubber pins on an eight-sided board. At a very appropriate time a delicious repast consisting of oysters, coffee and cake was served. A few more dances after supper, then we wrapped our mantles about us, voted it as one of the pleasantest spent evenings of our lives, bade our host and hostess adieu, and started homeward through one of the most savage vicious and obnoxious blizzards that has swept over this country since the year 1856, when steel rails were first manufactured. We hove in port abut three o'clock, and ever since they woke up - THEY ALL SAY THAT - it was the best party of the season. John Waters is very quiet when he is still. Fred McClintock was nearly kidnapped by two married ladies. Ed Prior is a record beater in securing a partner when it ladies' choice. Frank Tuller allows that Eve Jane makes a fine appearance on the floor. Jim Gregg swears 'twas more fun than chewing kerosene gum in Canada. Jim Perry can hold more milk than the weight can at the farmers' creamery. John Hart and John Sanders had to admit they never tasted better coffee, excepting that made by their wives.

Roll of Honor.
The following friends are entitled to credit and thanks for cash on subscription during the past week: A. Dresser, Hon. L.E. Fellows, John Durno, J. T. Stoneman.

Deputy Clerk Haines issued marriage liscenses to the following parties during the month of January:
David Larson & Sophia Manderschied
Anthony Jackley and [illegible]
Charles E. Boyle & Kittie Collins
John K. Martin & Ada J. Sadler
Hans Hanson & Helga Peterson
Edward B. [? Carbon or Caybon] & Carrie M. Dresser
Thomas Dowling & Matilda A. Nagle
Simon [? Madicus] & Julia Ryan
James J. [?] & Maggie T. O'Brien
[remainder completely illegible]

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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee, IA
February 11, 1898

The old lady WHEELER has been seriously sick for a few days.

"Toots" WHITE went into Chicago on a stock pass on Tuesday.

We are glad to learn that Mrs. Dr. BECKER is improving in health.

Bulk mince meat, ready for use, 10 cents a pound; Krant, Cranberries, Celery and Sweet Pototoes, at John THOMA's.

Charley BURLING was in town a short time last Monday. He has decided to locate at Clarksville, in Butler county.

Sister R.D. BURDICK came down from St. Paul last evening. She is in much better health than when she was here last.

Mrs. N. LAMBORN wishes us to thank her young friend, Miss SWENSON, now Mrs. Dresser, for a nice lot of rich wedding cake.

The drill of Miss DARLING's class last Saturday was the feature of the meeting. What she undertakes to do is always done well.

Prof. SMITH remained over Sunday and visited the schools on Monday. He remained over to the bank meeting Monday evening and returned to Waukon on Tuesday morning.

Rev. S.W. POLLARD will preach at the Congregational church next Sabbath on the following subjects: morning, "The Inheritance of the Meek;" evening, "Remember Now Thy Creator."

Dr. L.P. COLEMAN, a dentist, of Decorah, has opened an office in the rooms in the rear of Eisfelder's jewelry store, and is prepared to do anything pertaining to dentistry. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Friend J.S. GROBE sends us a Wilmington paper announcing the death of James L. CARPENTER in his 82nd year.

MARRIED.
--DURNO-LUKENBILL. At the residence of the bride's parents, in Ossian, Iowa, on Wednesday, February 9th, 1898, by Rev. S.W. POLLARD, Mr. Wm. E. DURNO and Miss Elizabeth LUKENBILL, all of Postville. Both the contracting parties are well and favorably known in this community, having grown to man and womanhood in our midst, and that their path in this holy union may be strewn with sunshine instead of shadow, and that health, wealth and prosperity may be with you through all the coming time is the worst the Review would wish you, and a host of friends will join us in it. Mr. and Mrs. Durno will begin housekeeping at once in the John MOIR residence, corner of Military and Post streets which has already been elegantly refitted and furnished.

--DRESSER-SWENSON. At the residence of the bride's parents, in Post township, at 12 o'clock noon, of Feb. 9th, 1898, by Rev. J.Q. DICKENSHEETS, Mr. A.A. DRESSER and Miss Maria L. SWENSON, all of Post township. Both of the contracting parties have lived all their lives near Postville, and are favorably known to all. The groom is the only son of Alonzo DRESSER, residing a half mile north of town, and the bride is the daughter of E.[Evan]SWENSON,Esq., residing at Bethel. Invitations were extended to relatives of both families and a few particular friends, about forty in all.

Advertisement: Miss Blanche DURNO,teacher of the piano and organ, Postville, Iowa.

John WEIBE returned from Chicago on Wednesday morning and reports that his brother, George, will have his arm taken off today, with the chances about even whether he can be saved or not. His father, Henry WEIBE, left for Chicago on Wednesday night and will be there until the worst is over. The hope is universal that he will pull thro' with the loss of is right arm. [note: the surname could be WEIHE, the text is difficult to read]

The Monday Club will hold its next meeting February 14th, with Mrs. LOUI, at two o'clock p.m. with the following program: Responses from German authors, national hymn, educational-schools, colleges, university extension, university settlements, the club. Solo- "Wanderer's Night Song," Rubenstein, Mrs. Leui. German struggle against Bonaparte, Miss LEITHOLD. Views in Northeastern Germany, Mrs. WILLIAMS, piano solo, Miss LEITHOLD.

The Dubuque Times of Wednesday has the following Monona items:
--Feb. 8 - A young man of the name of Alvah WHITE, who was very drunk, was placed in the city calaboose. In some inexplicable manner he set fire to his clothing and was badly burned. His recovery is doubtful.
--The dwelling house of Michael O'NEAL, of this city, caught fire Sunday evening from a defective flue and burned to the ground. Most of the household goods were saved by the assistance of neighbors. Insurance on the property is about $600.

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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee, IA
February 14, 1898

Allamakee County Board meeting:
The following official bonds approved: Fred STELBER, constable, Lafayette township; Joseph HARTLEY,justice of peace, Union City township; H.H. STILWELL, county attorney; J.H. McGHEE, county sheriff; J.F. SMITH, county superintendent.
The following reports were examined and ordered placed on file:
David BIGGS, justice of the peace, Linton township; N.A. NELSON, justice of the peace, Lansing township; W.R. SULLIVAN, justice of the peace, Lafayette township; J.P. JACKSON, justice of the peace, Lafayette township; Pat CAHALAN, justice of the peace, Fairview township; Dan GRADY, justice of the peace, Fairview township; C.S. STILWILL, justice of the peace, Makee township; F.H. ROBBINS, justice of the peace, Makee township; A. CHRISTIANSEN, justice of the peace, Center township; Iver THORSEN, justice of the peace, Center township; J.W. BARTHELD, justice of the peace, Union Prairie township; J.K. GILE, justice of the peace, Linton township; C.A. ROBEY, justice of the peace, Paint Creek township; H.A. HENDRICKSON, justice of the peace, Paint Creek township; Ben HARTLEY, justice of the peace, French Creek township; Theo. NACHTWEY, justice of the peace, Lansing township; Evan SWENSON, justice of the peace, Post township; Wm. SHEPHERD, justice of the peace; Post township; John GILBERT, justice of the peace, Ludlow township; John SIMMONS, justice of the peace, Ludlow township; James PALMER, justice of the peace, Iowa township; B.J. FINNEGAN, justice of the peace; Taylor township; Robt. MULLALLY, justice of the peace, Taylor township; D.W. DOUGLASS, justice of the peace, Jefferson township; M.F. SANNER, justice of the peace, Jefferson township; M.E. STALL, justice of the peace, Franklin township; D.R. WALKER, constable, Makee township.
Report of Geo. J. HELMING, county treasurer, approved and ordered published.
Report of Otto HAGEN, county auditor on the [illegible] for 1897, approved and or [remainder illegible]
Tax petition of G.L. PAPE, granted on payment of $50.00 on or before Sept. 1898.
Tax petition of Ole KNUDTSON for abatement of poll tax, granted.
Ordered that S.R. THOMPSON and Chas. RUMPH be appointed a committee to examine the records of the county treasurer's, county clerk's, county auditor's and county sheriff's offices and report at the next session of the board.
Tax petition of Mrs. Mary BOUCK, granted.
Official bond of A.C. LARSON, deputy county treasurer, approved.
Ordered that S.R. THOMPSON be and is hereby appointed a justice of the peace in Makee township to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of F.H. ROBBINS.
Ordered that $1000 be transferred from the insane fund to the county fund.
Report of N.K. NELSON, steward of the poor farm, approved and ordered published.

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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee, IA
February 25,1898

MARRIED.
HARRIS-FOLSOM. At the home of the bride's parents, on Wednesday Feb. 23rd, 1898, by Rev. S.W. POLLARD, Mr. Warner HARRIS and Miss Rachel FOLSOM, all of Post township. There was a large gathering of relatives, nearly sixty being in attendance. The Review congratulates.
The following is the list of presents:
Lucy SEGRIST, lace pillow shams;
Mr. & Mrs. W.M. SIMPSON, silver tablespoons;
Mr. & Mrs. J. DAVIS, silver teaspoons;
Mr. G.W. HARRIS, silver forks and knives;
Mrs. S. FOLSOM, oil cloth;
Mrs. E. EWING, quilt;
Mr. & Mrs. FOLSOM, table cloth;
Carrie HARRIS, bed spread;
Arthur SWENSON, lamp;
Ella HARRIS, napkins;
Mr. and Mrs. J.M. HARRIS, clock;
Mr. and Mrs. J. SAMS, table spread;
Nina HARRIS, table cloth;
Mr. & Mrs. G. WEBSTER, table cloth;
Hazel & Jerald HARRIS, tumblers;
Fred SEGRIST, tumblers;
Mr. & Mrs. D. SAMS, fruit dish;
George HARRIS, mirror;
Stella SAMS, jell dish;
Mrs. H. HASLEP, tumblers;
Eelt HANGARTNER, water pitcher;
Nina HARRIS, sofa pillow;
Lottie BIRDSELL, napkins;
Mr.& Mrs. J. BIRDSELL, silver forks and knives.
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The party at John CROSBY's happened on the event of his 5th marriage anniversary and the company left a very fine rocking chair as appropriate to the occasion.

Joe GRAY speaketh newly in his ad this week. He who readeth it profiteth thereby to a large extent. U.T.K. Clothing is always correct in style, price and quality.

Rev. S.W. POLLARD's subjects at the Congregational church next Sabbath will be as follows: Morning, "Blessed are the Merciful;" evening, "Rest for the Heavy Laden".

W.F. FENSKE leaves next Monday for his new home near Acme, on the C.& G.W. railway in Howard county between Elma and Riceville. May success attend him.

John E. SHEEBY and his partner secured the prize at a cake walk in Grand Forks last week. We always knew that Johnny was light in his heels--just like his dad.

Mr. and Mrs. John SANDERS gave the most elite party of the season at their home last evening. Our auburn haired imbecile will expostulate on it next week in his usual idiotic manner.

Geo. WEIHE is getting along all right. He has written several letters to friends with his left hand, and does well for a new beginner. We are glad to know that he is geting along so well.

At the Methodist church Sunday Rev. BARTON will speak upon the following subjects: Morning, "Regeneration; its Necessity, Nature and Process;" evening, "The Old Gospel in the New Age."

Despite the threatened [illegible], the Spanish government the following friends have deposited the [illegible] amount of Klondike dust to own Review for another year. We extend thanks and give credit:
S.A. HARRIS
C.W. MEIER
W.A. OWEN
S.C. JOHNSON

OBITUARYS. [note, both of these obits were difficult to read on my copy of the paper]

Mrs. Ketchum, who was spending the winter with a daughter in [illegible] together with Mrs. BURLING [illegible] also with her, died on Thursday, last week. The remains will be brought here for interment later, and laid at the side of her husband. [several lines cut off] ...moved to Long Pine, Neb., where they remained three years when they removed to Postville, Iowa, and became members of the family of their daughter, Mrs. BURLING, where Mr. KETCHUM died in 1896. While in Nebraska, Mrs. KETCHUM contracted the inflammatory rheumatish, which rendered her an invalid for the remainder of her life. Her health had been such the past two winters that it was feared she could not survive another winter in Iowa, so in December Mrs. BURLING took her to Crossville, Tenn., to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. MOODY. At first the change seemed beneficial, but about the 10th of February her strength began to fail and she sank rapidly until her death, which occurred February 16th. She leaves surviving Mrs. BREED and Mr. WINTER, of California, children of her first marriage, and Mrs. BURLING, of Postville, Iowa, and Mrs. MOODY, of Crossville, Tennessee, children of her second marriage, besides three stepdaughters and four step-sons. The remains were temporarily interred in Crossville, Tennessee, but will be removed to Postville, Iowa.

John MITCHELL died at the home of his son, George, in Spirit Lake [illegible] ship, Feb. 16th, 1898, nearly [illegible] of age. Mr. MITCHELL was a son of Wm MITCHELL, deceased. Old settlers will remember him, [illegible] on Henderson Prairie for many [illegible]. He had six children, three sons and three daughters, all living. [remainder is illegible]

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