Iowa
Old Press
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
June 2, 1899
Local Review
-Ellison Orr spent memorial day here.
-Julius Jacobia was at Dubuque last week.
-Chris Patri returned from Dakota last Saturday.
-L. Eifflar was down from Elma one day this week.
-Miss Alma Meier came home from Garnavillo last Wednesday.
-J.W. Dresser keeps beekeeper's supplies
-W.W. Shroyer spent last week at his farm near Perry.
-1000 yards of new Carpet just received at Hart's.
-Sections for comb honey at J.W. Dresser's
-If you go to Decorah next Tuesday remember you can get a hot
dinner at the Unity church for a quarter.
-Mr. Skelton's residence property has recently been painted. Also
W.I. Chase's and Mrs. Courson's. Ed Sheehy is also in the swim.
-Cedar telephone poles have been set through town this week.
Eighteen patrons of the Standard local exchange have been
secured, and there will probably be more.
-A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morarity Sunday.
Congratulations.
R.J. Stinzi's father came over from Wisconsin Tuesday for a
visit.
-John F. Thoma started for Omaha last Friday afternoon. He has a
position with a lumber company there.
-P.J. Beucher lost one of his valuable brown horses on Tuesday
night with lockjaw.
-The Bayless and Hagensick families were up from Elkader to
attend Mrs. Bowman's funeral.
-Mr. and Mrs. Will Burdick have been down from Decorah this week,
visiting at the Will Shepherd home.
-Mrs. John Leui went to Cresco and Lime Springs last Saturday.
She will visit at those places and at Harmony, Minn, this week.
-We see that Senator M.F. Murphy, of Grank Forks, and M. Murphy,
are opening a new state bank at Jamestown, N.D. Capital $30,000.
-Are you going to Decorah for the Woodman picnic? Only 90 cents
for the round trip, and a day filled with enjoyment. Special
trains on both railroads.
-We had one of the worst wind and ran storms on Tuesday night
that we have had this season, no great damage being done however.
Some trees were broken, fences broken down and other small
damage.
-We are pleased to see that our friend Geo. H. Markley, of
Lansing, has secured the appointment of Supervisor of the Census
for this congressional district. As there were several
candidates, Mr. Markley is to be congratulated.
-W.H. Valleau, a former prominent citizen of Decorah, is dead.
-Our old friend N. Lamborn, is still quite lame from a rheumatic
foot.
-Dave Jacobia was in town on Monday for the first time since last
fall. He looks just as natural as of yore. He brought up Mr. Lowe
on Sunday evening to take the early train west Monday morning.
-We notice that at the forth coming 4th of July celebration at
Rockford, our old townsman, Dr. Brown is to be president of the
day and Victor Dolliver Orator. Here the doctor always acted as
reader, but he is competent to take any part on the program.
-As we predicted, our popular photographer, J.B. Hughes, has
brought a lovely wife from Postville and is now settled under his
own vine and fig tree on West Hill one door beynd the Wonnenberg
residence.
-The Postville cow that choked by eating potatoes is receiving
much advertising. The Waukon Republican thinks she got some
editor's potatoes. Not so brother. Editoral potatoes are not
large enough to choke a flea.
-Arthur W. Kramer, of Castalia is in the midst of an interesting
trip. He went through Texas, Old Mexico, California, and thence
through Oregon and Washington to Tacoma and Seattle, and into the
British possessions, and will return via St. Paul. He will not
return for three or four weeks yet.
-The Misses Baily will start for Europe in July. They will go to
London first and will spend the winter in Germany. They will take
in the world's fair at Paris after which they will return home.
It will be a great trip and we envy them the pleasure.
-Sad news came to Postville on Memorial day caused by the death
of Mrs. Frank Bowman, of Greene, and Dr. J.E. Green of Spencer,
both of whom and their relatives are held in high esteem by all.
Obituary.
John Elmore Green, M.D., oldest son of Dr. and Mrs. Mary A.
Green, of Postville, Iowa, was born in Hardin, Allamakee Co.
Iowa, March 26, 1857, and died at his late residence in Spencer,
Iowa, May 30, 1899, aged 42 years, 2 months and 4 days. Elmore,
as he was familiarly known to his many friends in Postville and
vicinity, spent his early days here, and was a pupil in our
public schools. After completing the course he matriculated in
the State University at Iowa City and spent two years in the
cellegiate course. He began professional course n Bellevue
Hospital Medical College, N.Y. City, completing the same and
receiving his degree in Iowa Medical College in march, 1882.
Immediately after graduation he began the practice of medicine at
Milford, Iowa. Realizing the importance and value of his
profession to suffering humanity, and with an ernest, benevolent
desire to excel therein, he took post-graduate work, first in
Chicago and later in London and Paris, thus acquainting himself
with all the modern scientific knowledge and skill known to
present day practitioners. Thus thoroughly prepared for his life
work, he removed from Milford to Spencer, Iowa in 1891, where he
enjoyed to the day of his demise an ever increasing and highly
successful practice. He was united in marriage with Laura A.
Wilson, at Maquoketa, Iowa, March 18, 1885, in whose
companionship he took great delight, but he was permitted to
enjoy it but four short years, she having passed to the home
beyond in April, 1889. One child was born to them, Ethel, who,
since the death of her mother, has resided with her grandparents
at his place. The dreaded foes of humanity, Sickness and Pain,
which he had so many times defeated in others attacking him in
the form of hemorrhage of the stomach, did quick and fatal work,
and when the struggle ended all that was mortal of Dr. J.E. Green
lie silent in death and the spirit had passed into the presence
of the Great Physician. Memorial services were conducted by the
Episcopal minister at Spencer, after which the remains were held
in state while many took their last look at their fellow citizen,
friend and benefactor. He leaves a sister, mrs. Emma Coldren,
wife of Dr. Coldren, of Milford, Iowa, a brother, Dr. Hiram O.
Green, of Spencer, Iowa, his little daughter, Ethel, and father
and mother to mourn his loss. While all deeply feel their
bereavement it falls with peculiar weight upon the hearts of the
aged parents; but leaning upon the staff of the Great shepherd
they are comforted . We much regret that lack of both time and
space forbid the comments that we desired to make on the passing
away of a friend of twenty-four years standing. All we can say is
we sincerely "mourn with those who mourn." The services
were held from the M.E. church on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Barton
officiating. Interment in the Postville cemetery.
Died.
At Green, Iowa, on Monday, May 29th, 1899, Mabel E. Bowman, wife
of Frank L. Bowman, and oldest daughter of Alonzo and Sarah
Dresser. Funeral serves were held at the Methodist church
Wednesday afternoon. Interment in Postville cemetery. Obituary
next week.
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The Volksblatt
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
June 9, 1899
Ray SCHULER is erecting a fine new home for Fritz LAMMERT.
150 round-trip tickets were sold here last Tuesday for the big
Woodman picinic at Decorah.
John H. MEIER, William BUDDENBURG and two sons of Christ PETRI
left on Tuesday for Dell Rapids, South Dakota, to buy land.
The town council has ordered a board walk inbetween the Paul
WILLMAN and McEWEN homes. They will also have stone crossings put
in on various corners in the business section.
The large bridge over Yellow river between here and Waukon was
washed away by the heavy rains last week. One farmer over near
Frankville lost ten fine horses by drowning and many windmills
and small buildings roundabout Postville were destroyed in the
terrible storm that raged here last Friday.
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The Graphic
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
June 22, 1899
A Great Loss
Waukon has suffered a great loss the past week in the accidental
death of James E. Duffy, cashier of the citizen's State Bank.
Saturday afternoon D.J. Murphy and Mr. Duffy left Waukon to
attend the national convention of Foresters at Burlington, Vt.,
this week. They took supper at the railroad hotel, and when
"all aboard" was called Mr. Duffy was belated in
starting for his train. From the Standard we glean the
following account as given it by John Duffy, a cousin of
deceased:
Mr. Duffy caught onto the railing of the front platform of the
last car with his right hand, having his satchel in his left;
lost his balance and fell on his knees, then his legs slipping
down he fell between the car and the station platform. The axle
boxes caught and dragged him along twenty to twenty-five feet,
his body being badly crushed rendering him unconscious. As the
front trucks left him he was pulled part way out before the rear
truck caught and dragged him down again, with is head on the
rail, when the axle box caught his shoulder and dragged him along
again before it let go when the wheel struck his head and pushed
him from the rail.
When the train stopped he laid unconscious between the rails
about ten feet to the rear of the car. He was taken to the Ryan
House in McGregor as soon as possible where Dr. H.H. Clark and
Dr. Duflin of Guttenberg, and Father O'Donnell of McGregor did
all in their power to save him. In about an hour and a half he
regained consciousness and continued so most of the time until
shortly before his death which came about 6:30 Sunday evening.
With the assistance of his attorney, Mr. Murphy, he made his will
and talked of the business of the bank, evincing pleasure in the
fact that he left its affairs brought up in good shape to date,
and gave instructions and directions as to what should be done.
In the meantime his wife and sisters had been notified. Mrs.
Duffy, accompanied by her brother-in-law, J.M. Murray, arrived
there by team from Waukon at 9 o'clock Sunday morning; his
sister, Miss Alice, arrived from Decorah at 3:30 in the
afternoon, and his son Leo, accompanied by Mrs. Murray, J.F.
Tracy and Emmet Hall arrived at 7 in the evening.
The body was brought to Waukon on Monday morning's train,
received by the Foresters' Court and a large number of citizens
and taken to the family residence. The funeral was held Tuesday
under the direction of the Foresters at the Catholic church, and
was one of the largest ever attended in the county, more than 200
teams being in the procession. His remains were laid to rest in
Mount Olivet cemetery.
Mr. Duffy was born at Cherry Mound, this county, November 22,
1861, and at the time of his death was 37 years, 6 months and 26
days old. Many are the expressions of sympathy for the bereaved
family by friends in this community. He leaves a wife, three
sons, two daughters, his aged mother and three sisters to mourn
the departure of a loving husband, father, son and brother.
Postville Happenings
-Miss Lena Skelton is visiting with friends at Clear Lake.
-John McKinley came up from school at Dubuque yesterday to spend
vacation on the farm and recuperate for the fall term of work.
-Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Bray, of Myron, returned Saturday from
Waterloo where they attended the Iowa G.A.R. state encampment and
visited relatives.
Mrs. O.P. Darling and daughters, Misses Cora and Bessie, leave
the coming week for Denver, Colo., where they will spend part of
the summer months visiting with son and brother W.W. and
incidentally getting acquainted with O.P himself.
Mrs. A.J. Walter, of Garnavillo, who for some weeks has been
under treatment at the homeopathc hospital at Iowa City, returned
thus far on her way home to-day, greatly improved in health. She
will remain for a few days the guest of Mrs. Chas. Krumm.
-Chas. H. Blanchaine, Ossian, was in town a couple days this
week.
-Miss Ida May Clark, of Mason City, is the guest of Miss Ruby
Webster.
-Miss Bessie Rathbun came home from school at Cedar Falls last
week.
-Miss Ethel McEwen arrived home from her school at Sutherland on
Friday evening.
-Geo. Plagman has improved the appearance of Goetz's lumber
office by a good coat of paint.
A.R. Prescott reports the G.A.R. encampment at Waterloo as one of
the most successful held in years. Every session was full of
interest and "campfire" yarns were numerous.
Andrew Hanson, editor of the Clermont Observer, was in
town Monday and favored us with a call. He is a fine appearing
young man, and is making a success of the Observer.
-A new sidewalk in front of the Ruckdaschel property on East
Tilden is a good improvement.
-Mrs. Stintzi and children left this noon for LaCrosse, where
they will spend vacation time with relatives.
-Our old-time neighbor and friend Henry Bell, of McGregor, was in
town Saturday evening and gave us a pleasant call.
William Schlea, a son of Christ Schlea, of Creco, Ia., died
suddenly last Monday. The remains were interred in the Postville
cemetery Tuesday evening. He was born May 10th 1897.
Mrs. A.L. Meier was up from McGregor Saturday. The family will
return and take up their abode in their house on Williams street
in August. This is good news for many friends here.
Hall Rathbun came home yesterday from Arlington, bringing a bride
with him. He was married Tuesday to a Miss Ora Muss, a worthy
young lady of Arlington, and came home on a short bridal tour.
Hosts of friends hereabout extend hearty congratulations to Hall
and his bride.
J.N. Wemett, who will take the stage line between Postville and
Waukon on July 1, has moved to town, renting the Regan property
on Reynolds street. He has a fine rig, a wagon made purposely for
him by the Rudd Bros., of Lansing. It is a finely finished wagon
and one that will be easy to ride on.
E.B. Plumb and wife, of McGregor, visited at the Williams place a
few days the past week, then spent a day with their former
neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Douglass and Dr. and Mrs. Will Cole.
"Doc" Plumb does not look a day older than he did
twenty years ago and is just as good natured as ever. We
acknowledge a brief call from the old veteran of pestal and
mortar.
John Leui, of Grand Meadow, has been seriously ill for several
days, and yesterday his case was considered critical enough for
Dr. Flynn to cal a council of physicians. Drs. Clark of McGregor,
Wilcox of Frankville, Berry of Clermont, and Flynn of this city
were in attendance. It was decided that an operation should not
be performed at this time. He is suffering from an obstruction of
the bowels, and the out come of the attack is still a matter of
grave apprehension. Dr. Flynn is staying by the patient night and
day.
The new bell at the Congregational church is in place. It has a
sweet, clear tone. For thirty-two years the old one served to
call the devout to worship; rang out merry peals for festive
occasions, and tolled the solemn funeral note. It was obtained
largely through the efforts of Deacon Russell, one of the first
members of the church in Postville, who scoured the then sparsely
settled country for subscribers to the Advance, that paper having
offered the bell as a premium for a certain number of subscribers
at $2.50 each. Thus the good deacon was abundant in good works,
putting good literature into the hands of the people and at the
same time securing the bell for his church. For a long time this
was the only church bell on the line west from McGregor. May the
new bell peal often and seldom toll, and be as long in the
service of the church as was the old.
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Allamakee Journal
Lansing, Allamakee co. Iowa
June 28, 1899
City Chit-Chat.
-Bathing in the river has begun.
-If you want a nice corset in latest shape, go to Kemble's.
-Hugh Deeney and John Sweeney drove in from Waukon today.
-Carl O'Neill took a position as one of the sawyers in the button
blank factory this week.
-The Misses Lizzie Sweeney and Kate Deeney of Lycurgus, were
guests of Lansing relatives Sunday.
-All of Johnny Anders's skiffs were out Sunday evening and he
could have rented more if he had them.
-Capt. Turner has bought the lot and building in which his button
blank factory is located from Mr. Nopper.
-Miss Elsa Hufschmidt has returned from an extended stay in St.
Louis and elsewhere with relatives and friends.
-Jos. Strub's condition is not so good again and he has been
confined to his home and abed most of the time for a week past.
-Frank Whaley reports the livery business better with him the
present season than it has ever been since he started up here.
-The Dudley House front has been greatly improved by a neat
dressing of paint and the porch is also receiving needed
attention.
-O'Niell's dray is no longer a one-horse affair. Jim now drives a
span of grey colts that he bought at Lynxville, Wis. and although
not very stylish, they will answer his purpose temporarily, at
least.
-One of the large plate glass panes in Wagner's saloon front was
recently broken by a stone in the hands of a small boy. Luckily
for Mr. Wagner he carried insurance against accident of the kind
in one of N.A. Nelson's companies.
-Allan Boomer of Waukon, and Jas. Mullally, of Harpers Ferry, who
were comrades in the late war with Spain, spent Friday night in
the city. They came up from McGregor on the Eddy gasolene launch,
which Allan has been enjoying himself with along the river for
some weeks past.
-Miss Kate Wagner is home from school duties near St. Paul.
-Miss Lois Greene of Dubuque, is the guest of grandparents
thomas.
-Miss May Frye of the Clinton City Schools, arrived last week to
spend her vacation with home folks in this city.
-Lyndale is the name of the new post-office on Village Creek,
established last week with Frank Drake as postmaster.
-Charley Wagner was circulating a subscription last Monday to
improve the road from the crossing north of town to Hale's
garden.
-The Misses Gusta and Bertha Fedkatter left for their home in
French Creek township, Saturday, to remain until after the 4th.
-Miss Steier concluded her season with Mrs. Elmendorf's millinery
department last week and returned to her home in Chicago. Miss S.
has won many friends during her stay in this city.
-Mrs. T.P. Grant and daughter Mabel, who have been making their
home with Kansas relatives since leaving Lansing, are back
visiting and receive a cordial welcome from many old time
friends.
-Mrs. Jas. Ruth is entertaining her sister, Mrs. C.E. Halbert of
Morris, Ills.
-Miss Katie Haas, who has spent the past several months at
LaCrosse, with with home folks in this city over Sunday.
-Mrs. Haas and mother, Mrs. Herman Kerndt of Lycurgus, returned
from their visit to Mankato, Minn. relatives last evening.
-The item which appeared in our issue of May 3d about Drs.
Brockhausen and Thornton's operation on Leo Verdon, has been
copied by several of our exchanges. The young man, by the way, is
attending school again.
-Miss Nellie Ryan finishes her summer school at Elder Grove
Friday and is engaged to teach the winter school there. She is
profferred a select class in Farmersburgh for a period of two
months, if she chooses to accept it.
Special Sale! Buggies, Surreys and Road Wagons,
from now until July 4th. For this sale we have knocked off all
profits -- this means a saving of 25 per cent. We guarantee our
rigs first class in every respect. SPINNER BROS., Main Street,
Lansing, Iowa
Dr. J.H. Thornton, office over Schobert's barber
shop, residence next door west of bank, up stairs. Prompt
attention to medical and surgical calls at any hour, day or
night.
Dr. Riser, eye and ear specialist, is prepared
to do any work in his line. If you need spectacles or eye glasses
accurately fitted consult him now.
Clam Fishing.
Clam fishers make good wages now and when the water gets lower
can do still better. The clams are taken on four-pronged hooks
attached to lines strung on gas pipe and dragged over the beds of
the mollusks. As high as sixty are sometimes caught on
twenty-four hooks. Two can best prosecute the work in each skiff
but Carl Severson fishes alone and averages from $2.00 to $2.50
per day at the present stage of water.
Woodmen 4th of July
The Waterville Woodmen have made all arrangements for a glorious
celebration of the Fourth this year. Large posters are out
advertising the affair, which will be held at Harmony Park, one
of the most delightful spots in the county for such an occasion,
affording as it does ample shade and room for the largest crowds.
The Center and Waterville bands will make music, Capt. W.S. Hart
will orate, there will be a tug of war by teams representing the
different camps for purse of $10.00, fat men's race for $2.00,
rooster race, greased pole climbing and other sports and
amusements. Also Bowery dancing afternoon and evening, with music
by the Chalan orchestra. Everybody invited!
Patent.
Julius Gruber of Lafayette township, has lately been granted a
patent on a vent valve for preventing wind-mill pump pipes from
freezing. Mr. G. is of an inventive turn of mind and has been
experimenting and perfecting his invention for the past four or
five years. He is said to have a good thing and we hope there may
be "millions in it" for him when he decides to put it
on the market as he no doubt will at once. We hope soon to be
able to give a more detailed account of Mr. Gruber's patent.
Around the County. All the news as told by our Efficient
Corps of Correspondents.
New Albin.
-A.P. Petrehn boarded the train Saturday afternoon for the south.
-Mrs. A.B. Hays and daughter Verona, are making a visit with
Dubuque friends.
-Ladies Aid Society will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. C.G. Erickson.
-The rooms over the furniture store are now occupied by Mr. and
Mrs. Sidney Bjorklund.
-Mrs. Crowe, whose accident was reported last week, is rapidly
improving, we are glad to learn.
-Mr. and Mrs. Burton of Elgin, Ills., are making their annual
visit with New Albin relatives this week.
-A basket social was given at the Kains school house Saturday
evening by the teacher, Miss Clara Koehm.
-A big force of men is employed in the erection of Gus
Weimuller's large barn. H.H. May is head carpenter.
-Gillett & Moore, our up-to-date architects, having been
given the contract for H. Martin's new dwelling.
-Mr. and Mrs. H. Rippe and Mrs. E. Rippe attended the
Fetzner-Graf wedding at Brownsville last week.
-Ed Bellows is home from Lime Springs, the creamery at that place
in which he was employed, having closed down.
-Editor Metcalf and family are domiciled in the L. Ferris
residence on Main street, vacated this spring by George Reburn.
-Jacob Prinz went to Caledonia Friday to be present at the final
settlement of the Hurdlebrink Estate. He was accompanied by
Attorney Conway of Lansing.
-H.J. Metcalf "toots his horn" with a new gold plated
cornet purchased from the big Cohn establishment. It is a fine
instrument and Bert knows how to use it.
-County Surveyor Miner is here locating the boundary lines of our
town. There has been soom little misunderstanding on the subject,
and it is well to have the matter settled.
-Mrs. Ross Brown of Decorah, was here a couple of days this week
in the interests of the Brotherhood of American Yeoman. New Albin
seems to be insured for all she is worth, and Mr. B., did not
organize.
-We are pleased to see our old friend, Jim Welch, in this
neighborhood again. He and his comrade, T.F. Hannafin, have made
rapid strides to the front in the profession of dentistry. The
latter has his office over the bank.
-The suit between Henry Kirchhoff and Chas. Rudnick, which was to
have been tried in Justice May's court Saturday afternoon, failed
to take place through the enforced absence of the justice. The
case was amicably settled however, and peace and harmony again
prevail.
Village Creek.
-Hill Bros. will begin the job of painting the Drake residence
Tuesday.
-Jessie Kelly closed a successful term of school in No. 2
sub-district recently.
-Miss Minnie Redo leaves this week for a visit with her uncle,
H.J. Faraason of Mabel, Minn.
-F.W. Carlson left for Minneapolis last week where he takes in a
bird's-eye view of the Twin Cities.
-The new B. pastor arrived here last week, Rev. Berges. Rev.
Paulson preached here last Sunday.
-Mrs. Hulda Johnson and two children of Worthinton, Minn., are
here visiting father Peterson and family.
-The Rud family were out enjoying a strawberry festival at the
pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Thorvald Faegre Sunday.
-Will Lenz of Mabel, Minn., visited home folks last week and
reports business booming and likes their location and business
there.
-Miss Blanch Roese spent last week very enjoyably with relatives
on the ridge, and was accompanied home Sunday by her brother
Waldin and Mrs. B. Roese.
-H. Johnson has secured a housekeeper, being married to Mrs. Hans
Nelson this week. The aged couple are enjoying their honeymoon at
their brick residence here.
-Adah Olson is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Johnson, in Lansing
and the little Misses Johnson and brother are visiting Grandpa
Olson in the country, coming out Friday evening.
-Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Deremore very pleasantly entertained their
relatives, Lawyer Deremore and wife of Waukon, and Levi Deremore,
wife and children of Volney, at their home last Sunday.
-C.J. Erickson and Mr. Troendle are building and improving their
residences, also B. Peterson is painting the Troendle residence.
Lewis Drake is finishing up the carpenter work inside the Drake
home.
-Frank Drake is the postmaster at Lyndale P.O., recently located
at the Drake plac, and in two weeks a Standard telephone will be
put in Lyndale post-office, which will make it very convenient
for all the inhabitants of this vicinity.
-Mr. and Mrs. Martin Paulson, who were married at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Pratt, in Waukon, last week,
are now very cozily settled in their new home on the Holmes farm,
and we, with numerous other friends, wish them much happiness all
through their wedded life.
-Gustave Jacobson and bride, nee Miss Lillian McNamee, arrived
here Friday from Waterloo, where they were married at the home of
the bride's parents, and are now enjoying a visit with father
Jacobson's family. The newly wedded couple are well known and
esteemed by their many friends here for their good traits. Both
were born and reared here and resided her up to a few years
since. The bride is an accomplished young lady while the groom is
a fine young man holding a good position with the B.C. & N.
R.R., which he has gained by energy and industry. e, with hosts
of friends, extend congratulations and wish for him and his
handsome bride a happy and prosperous matrimonial journey through
life.
Harpers Ferry.
-Geo. Ryan spent Saturday with home folks.
-Frank Ahlstrom visited in Lansing Sunday.
-Maggie Collins is visiting with friends in Prairie du Chien.
-Otto Hagen visited with the George Jackson family Sunday.
-J.M. O'Brien and wife are visiting relatives in Madison, S.D.
-T.W. Melaven and wife visited with Waukon relatives last week.
-J.M. Collins of Prairie du Chien, was a business caller in this
city recently.
-J.A. Mullally and Al Boomer were up to Lansing in their launch
Saturday.
-Joe Valley and family were Prairie du Chien visitors a few days
last week.
-Geo. Degnan of Lansing, is in charge of the station here during
Mr. O'Brien's absence.
-Frank Melaven of Chicago is sojourning with friends and
relatives of this vicinity.
-Miss Maggie Berry visited a few days the past week with her
sister Mary of this place.
-T.W. Melaven has moved part of his stock of goods into the new
addition to his store building.
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The Volksblatt
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
June 30, 1899
Jos. BEUCHER, Louis HEINS and William HACKER, in company with a
land agent, left Saturday for South Dakota to buy land.
On Wednesday John THILL sold his home to Jim RANKON of Myron for
$750.
A severe hail storm last Wednesday caused considerable damage at
Ossian. The Catholic church suffered damage to the amount of
$600.
The cash register in DOUGLASS & OEHRING's drug store was
being touched frequently of late and on Tuesday Mr. OEHRING
caught a local lad in the act of appropriating the contents of
the money drawer. $50 of the amount taken was recovered, but no
action started.
[transcribed by S. F., Aug. 2003]