Iowa
Old Press
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
November 1, 1901
W. N. Burdick [photo]
William Nelson Burdick was born in Cortland County, New York,
February 25th, 1837, and in 1839 his parents immigrated and
settled at Elgin, Ills., where they lived until he was fifteen
years of age, when they moved to Fayette county and settled on a
farm near West Union. In 1856 he went to Decorah, where he was
engaged in a printing office and from there he went to Cresco,
where he held a like position for a short time when he again
resumed farming. He was engaged in the mercantile business at
Cresco and was the first postmaster there and served in that
capacity for seven years after which he edited the Howard
County Times. He sld out his interests at Cresco and moved
to Decorah and purchased an interest in the Decorah Register afterwards
buying out his partner. In 1875 he came to Postville and
purchased the Postville Review and has conducted it ever
since. He died at Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Monday, October
21st, at 10:30 a.m. after a lingering illness.
In 1860 he was united in marriage with Amy E. Halstead. Five
children were born to this union, all boys, two of whom, with
their mother, survive him, E.E. Burdick, of Des Moines and Arthur
S. Burdick, of Postville. The funeral was held from the
congregational church last Friday afternoon, Rev. C.A. Marshall,
a friend of his younger days, preached the funeral sermon after
which he was laid away to his final resting place by the brothers
of the Masonic order, Dr. J.C. Crawford, of Waukon, officiating.
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Among those present at the funeral of the late W.N. Burdick from
out of town were E.E. Burdick, of Des Moines; Mr. and Mrs. Dr.
Spaulding, of West Union; Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Burdick, of Decorah;
Mrs. C.W. Halstead, of Cresco, and Bert Tuttle and family from
Elma.
Brothers May of the Standard and Bock of the Republican
attended the funeral of W.N. Burdick, editor of the Review,
which was held at Postville Friday. It was held under Masonic
auspices and there was a very large gathering of members of that
ancient society. --- Journal
As there has been many inquiries for the funeral announcements of
the late W.N. Burdick, we will say that any and all who wish them
will be supplied by calling at this office.
A copy of the Ida County Pioneer published at Ida Grove,
comes to our table. It is the fine stock edition and is devoted
exclusively to fine blooded cattle, horses, hogs, etc., and is
nicely illustrated with half tones of some of their
representative stock farms and stock. It is a very nicely gotten
up paper.
On Friday evening, Nov. 1, Rev. W. Sprague of Kalgan, China, will
give an address at the Congregational church. He has been a
missionary in that country for several years, and was one who
made his escape last year by a perilous journey over the
Mongolian desert. Please remember the date, Nov. 1st, at 7:00
o'clock. come and bring your friends.
A Bargain -- One new sewing maching, the last one. Will sell
cheap. First class in every respect. The Hanks Jewelry Co.
A niece of Wm. Quillen and her little daughter have een visiting
here the past week. They left for their home in the southern part
of the state this morning.
John Leui is "most tickled to death" not because he has
a good potato crop or because he has a fair corn crop, but
because he has a bran new 9 1/2 pound girl down there, since last
Sunday.
Mahara's Minstrels played to a full house here last Friday
evening and gave good satisfaction. It seems that nothing but a
"coon" show strikes here lately. Give us a change.
Mrs. Fred Williams and Mrs. W.S. Webster returned from their
eastern trip last week. Mrs. Williams received notice of the
illness of a sister in California and started for that place
Thursday.
P.J. Beucher, Glen Owen, J.F. McKinley and a Mr. Lenth were at
Britton, S.D. , last week, looking over the country. They
returned the fore part of this week, but we are not informed as
to whether they invested or not.
We understand that Mrs. Francis Beedy has bought the lots of Bert
Tuttle on the north side of the track and is having a wall laid,
preparatory to the moving of the small residence occupied by Mr.
and Mrs. Tripp over there.
Dr. Walter Ousley was found dead in his bead at the home of his
parents at Decorah last thursday morning. His home was in Lime
Springs, but he had been ailing for a month of so back and came
home on a visit. It is supposed to be heart failure.
Farm for Sale. Situated 7 miles northeast of
Postville, on the Waukon road, consisting of 168 acres, good
buildings and plenty of water, two miles south of new German
church, school near by. For terms apply at this office or at
farm. E.R. Livingood.
Married.
Oehring-Harris -- At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Harris, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 29th, 1901, occurred
the marriage of Miss Edna Harris to Fred J. Oehring, Rev. Pollard
officiating. The wedding was at 7 o'clock in the evening and only
relatives of the contracting parties were present. The bride is a
highly respected young lady who has always lived with her parents
in this community. The groom is the son of Mrs. Oehring of this
city and at present is holding a good position with a jewelry
firm in Hurley, Wis., where they will make their future home. We
extend our congratulations.
Ripley-Glines -- At the residence of the bride's in Triumph,
Minn., Oct. 16, 1901, Mr. Ernest R. Ripley and Miss Ethel Glines,
Rev. J.E. Ingham officiating. The ceremony was after the
beautiful and impressive ritualistic form of the Congregational
church and was witnessed by numerous relatives and friends of the
contracting parties. Mr. Ripley is station agent at Triumph, a
young man of exemplary habits. Ethel is the youngest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glines, old and well remembered residents of
Postville. Her many friends here extend congratulations and best
wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.
Adams-Webber -- At the home of the groom's parents, 916 Sixth
Ave., South, Minneapolis, on Monday, oct. 28th, Mr. Harry S.
Adams, of Minneapolis, and Miss Harriet Webber of Postville,
Iowa. The young people will reside in Minneapolis.
[transcribed by S.F., July 2004]