Iowa Old Press
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
September 5, 1902
Obituary.
Dr. John Shepherd [photo of Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd]. On the 26th
day of June, 1826, John Shepherd was born at New Deer,
Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Quite young in life he commenced the
study of medicine, while yet a student in the public schools of
his native land. In 1847 he was united in marriage to Anne Legg,
both being members of the Presbyterian church. Of this union six
children were born, of which four are now living -- William, Anne
(Gustafson), Hugh and J.I. Shepherd. His widow also survives him
after fifty-five years of married life.
At the time of his marriage he opened a drug store in New
Petsligo, where he remained in this occupation and that of the
practice of medicine until 1868, when he emigrated to America,
landing at Postville, Iowa. He at once purchased a small farm
north of town, where he lived until he graduated from the medical
department of the State University of Iowa in 1875, and the same
year located in Postville, where he continued in the active
practice of his chosen profession till a short time before his
death which occurred on Thursday, Aug. 28, 1902, from the
infirmities of age.
While the subject of this sketch was perhaps known longer to may
of our readers than to ourself, there are none that knew and
admired the excellent qualities in him that tend to make the true
man better than we. Being as he was a son of the brawny Scot he
was no man to mince his words, but spoke out boldly and
fearlessly his thoughts. He despised all manner of shams and made
no friends with hypocrisy, and while to many his manner at times
seemed harsh, within his breast throbbed the heart of a loyal
citizen, a true friend, a kind neighbor, an indulgent husband and
father. No man was more patriotic than he, devoted to his adopted
country, and a firm believer in the principles of the republic,
taking at all times an earnest interest in the affairs of
government. He was ever the friend of the poor and unfortunate
and few there were whose purse strings would loosen more readily
to an appeal for aid, or who would more gratuitously give of his
professional services to alleviate the sufferings of distressed
humanity.
Coming to this section in an early day, when Postville had scarce
assumed the dignity of a village, when settlers homes were few
and far between, when poor roads or no roads marked the way, he
endured all the hardships of the pioneer physician. And no matter
how stormy or black the night when called to alleviate the
suffering of distressed humanity, none ever appealed to him in
vain. And no doubt to this cause alone may be attributed the
shortening of his life by several years.
For four years he was a member of the board of pension examiners,
and for many years and up to the time of his death he was health
physician of the town of Postville. He was a charter member of
Noble Lodge No. 51 A.O.U.W. of which he was sole official
physician during his life membership therein. He was also an
honored member of the Northeastern Iowa Medical Society. Being
skilled in his profession his services were sought both far and
wide, and many are the homes in Postville and vicinity that will
mourn the loss of him who for years has ministered to their
physical needs and nursed them from sickness back to health
again.
To the bereft widow and children we can but extend the cold words
of sympathy, and trust that our old friend is now at rest beyond
the river where sorrow, and pain, and death shall be known no
more forever. To this most useful life we now say farewell,
friend, citizen and upright man.
The funeral, which was one of the largest ever held in Postville,
was held from the Congregational church last Sunday afternoon at
two o'clock. The services at the church were conducted by Rev.
Higginbotham, and at the grave by the A.O.U.W., which fraternity
attended in a body. The floral offerings were exceptionally
profuse and beautiful, many of them being a last token of respect
from those in whose homes the doctor had rendered most excellent
service. The family are very grateful to these, to those who
kindly sang at the funeral and to all who in any manner rendered
them kindly services during the illness and after the death of
their beloved husband and father. Relatives from abroad were -
Mary Shepherd, Charles Shepherd and Willie Shepherd, of Lawler;
Anne Gustafson, of Cedar Rapids; Leonard Shepherd, of Triumph,
Minn. Old friends from abroad - James Edwards, James Williamson
and John McWilliams, of McGregor; Dr. D.H. Bowen of Waukon.
Wm. Dawson Hurt.
On Monday evening Wm. Dawson was the victim of an accident which
will put him on the retired list for performing manual labor for
some little time to come. He was in Will Durno's barber shop and
started out through a side door, but just as he opened the door
his son-in- law, Alex Trudo, attempted to enter, and it is
supposed that in stepping suddenly aside to let him enter that
Mr. Dawson stepped a little farther to his right than he intended
and in so doing precipitated himself head first into an old open
cellar several feet deep which protrudes from beneath the barber
shop, striking his right shoulder on a box and causing a fracture
of the shoulder blade. After he had been assisted into the barber
shop Dr. Flynn was called, who reduced the fracture and Mr.
Dawson is getting along as well as could be expected under the
circumstances. Mr. Dawason was aware of this cellar hole being
there, as he has frequently passed in and out through the same
door during the summer, but nevertheless all such death traps
should have a covering to them, and especialy so when in such
close proximity to a doorway.
Ate Too Much Corn.
William Hafner, a farmer living near Trempealeau, is dead as the
result of eating fifty ears of corn. Mr. Hafner had a special
liking for green corn, and at dinner Tuesday ate 24 ears. At
supper and in the night hea ate 26 more. In the morning his wife
awoke to find her husband lifeless at her side, he having
apparently died in great agony. -- Prairie du Chien Courier.
Republican Co. Convention.
Convened at Waukon on Saturday last. An organization was effected
by calling J.W. Thomas of Lansing to the chair and selecting H.A.
Stowe of Postville secretary. The nomination of D.W. Reed for
recorder, and J.W. Pratt for clerk of the district and circuit
courts, were made by aclamation, there being no other names
presented to the convention for these offices. For the nominaton
for members of the board of supervisors the names of Gilbert
Satrang of Paint Creek, Conrad Helming of Ludlow, and W.H.
Carithers of Post, were presented. The first ballot, which was
informal, stood as follows:
Carithers - 30
Satrang - 31 1/2
Helming - 21 1/2
Mr. Carithers was nominated on the second formal ballot, as
follows:
Carithers - 47
Satrang - 33
Helming - 3
Mr. Carithers' nomination was afterwards made unanimous.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
September 12, 1902
Death of Mrs. J.W. Patterson.
Caroline Elizabeth Patten-Patterson was born in Muskingdom
county, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1827, and died at her home in Grand Meadow
township, Cherokee county, Iowa, Aug. 17, 1902, at the age of 74
years 9 months and 22 days. She was converted in the year 1848
and united with the Methodist Protestant church. She was married
to J.W. Patterson, Oct. 9, 1849, and to this union were born five
children, three sons and two daughters. She leaves a husband and
four children to mourn her loss, one son having died July 8,
1880. In the year of 1855 she moved with her husband and family
from Morgan county, Ohio, to Postville, Allamakee county, Iowa,
and in 1888 they moved to Grand Meadow, Cherokee county, where
they lived until her death. In 1868 she gave her church leter to
the Congregational church at Postville and in 1888 united by
letter with the same church at Washta. In her early life she was
an active, earnest worker, teaching in the Sabbath school until
health failed her. She lived as she professed, a Christian, and
often during the last few weeks of her life, talked freely and
calmly of her departure from this life, saying: "All is well
with me, I am ready to go." It can be truly said of her
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord from henceforth;
yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and
their works do follow them." Rev. Gilmore of the
Congregational church at Washta, preached a very appropriate
sermon at the funeral, which was held at the home Tuesday
afternoon. -- Washta Journal.
Property Changes.
On Tuesday morning J.M. Harris sold his beautiful home on West
Tilden street to John Harnack for the consideration of $2,000,
possession to be given March 1st next. Mr. Harris, however, has
no intention of leaving Postville. He has already began
preparations for the building of an elegant residence on the site
of the old Park Hotel, diagonally opposite the Rock Island depot.
The same day Mr. Harnack sold the residence property he now
occupies, (the old Marston place) reserving three of the lots, to
Wm. Duwe of Hardin, for the consideration of $1,760. Thus it will
be seen Postville gains a family through the change.
--
Ex-Gov. Boise will be the opponent of Col. Henderson in the third
congressional district this fall. Some one had to make the race
and it might as well be Boise as any of the rest of the boys, as
"gallant Dave" is bound to be the winner, anyway.
Next Sabbath Elder Paine will preach his farewell sermon to the
people of Postville, the conference occurring the week following.
Rev. Paine has preached here three years and by the rules of the
Methodist conference he cannot be returned the coming year. In
his departure Mr. Paine will leave a host of friends and no
enemies.
Castalia Caperings [Winneshiek co.]
- Mrs. Geo. Estey and child, of Postville, are visiting at Wm.
Gibbs' for a few days.
- Sam Hunter had one of his fingers slashed last week. We are
without particulars.
- Mr. and Mrs. John Musser attended the West Union fair and
visited relatives for a few days.
- The Rogers sisters will be at W.H. Haefaer's store Sept 11 and
12, with their stock of fall hats.
- Cyrus Gage has been to Iowa City to have a cataract removed
from his eye. The operation was successful.
- Mr. and Mrs. John Fox and Ethel returned from Oklahoma last
week. the were accompanied by their son-in-law, S. Thorpe.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
September 19, 1902
An old Resident Leaves.
By the removal of Gustavus Gilson and family to Tesca, Oklahoma,
last Monday, Allamakee county loses one of its oldest settlers,
one who for more than fifty-three years has been one of its
residents, and a large portion of which time has been spent on
the farm of his sister at Manchester Mills. Postville has always
been his trading point and his familiar face will be much missed
by the business men and residents of this section, who for so
many years have known his as an upright, honest and industrious
citizen, and will wish him well in his new home. mr. Gilson's
last request before leaving was for the Review to extend his very
best wishes to his many old friends and neighbors.
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Here is something worth knowing. When a splinter has been driven
deeply into the hand it can be extracted without pain by steam.
Nearly filla wide mouthed bottle with hot water, place the
injured part of the mouth and press slightly. The suction
produced will draw the flesh down and in a minute or two the
steam will extract the splinter and inflammation together. Try it
at once!
Mrs. Ralph Prescott and baby went to Lansing yesterday for a
visit at the parental home of Judge Fellows.
Misses Ethel and Edith Orr entertained twenty-five of their
little lady friends last Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Becker are here from Calmar looking after their
interest in the Katherine Toma estate.
Ed. Dexter, of Milwaukee, came Sunday morning to attend the DeVoe
- Walker wedding. He returned home Tuesday night.
A careful enumeration of Monona's census discloses the fact that
the present population of the city is 734 - 348 males and 386
females.
Miss Blanche Pettit, of Waukon, is visiting her friend, Miss
Ollie Orr. She is on her way home from an extended visit at
Oelwein.
A.S. Burdick and Frank Parnell were delegates from the Postville
lodge to the M.B.A. district convention at Mason City Wednesday.
Miss Marguerite Sheehy writes from Carrington, N.D., to send the
Review to her for the next 52 weeks. The coin accompanied the
communication.
Ed Waters and Geo. Redhead chanced to be driving by the Herb.
Waters place Tuesday during the conflagration and rendered some
valuable services.
Bowman & Walker will have their Fall Millinery Opening on
Saturday, Sept. 27th, when they will show a beautiful line of
up-to-date goods at very low prices.
The declination of Speaker Henderson to accept the eleventh
unanimous nomination for congress in the Third district, is th
epolitical surprise of the [remaining cut off]
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chriss, of Cedar Rapids, are visiting with
Postville relatives and friends this week. We understand Walter
has quit the road for the present.
Bounty has been paid on 2,785 rattlesnakes during the past season
which amounts to $892.50. This number is nearly equal to the
number captured last year, says the Prairie du Chien Courier.
Miss Stella Roberts reached Postville Friday morning and visited
home folks 'til Sunday, taking the early train for Sioux City to
begin her year's work as teacher of Greek in Morning Side
college.
Rev. Higginbotham will speak Sunday morning upon the subject
"The Realities of the Devout Soul".
Oct. 4th there will be a republican lovefeast at Manchester,
Speaker Henderson and Robert G. Cousins, of Iowa, and C.B. Landis
of Indiana, will wait onthe political table, and you may rest
assured it will be a jolly spread.
Eddie Kalina, a ten year old Prairie du Chien lad, had his left
hand nearly blown off and a severe wound made in his groin one
day last week by the explosion of a dynamite cartridge which he
laid on a post and hit with a hammer.
E.B. Carbee came down from his stock ranch in northwest Canada
Friday night and remained until Wednesday night, when he returned
to his home in Campton, Quebec, Canada, accompanied by his wife
and children, who have been here since March 20th last visiting
Mrs. Carbee's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Dresser. Hi says,
"Gol, but it's lonesome since they pulled out."
Mrs. Currie will show on Sept. 27th a beautiful assortment of the
newest millinery fashions, embracing all the latest styles in
ladies' headwear.
For Sale. "Star Duke" head of herd, No. 155,678.
Recorded shorthorn and high grade bulls, Poland China boars. Also
some Shropshire and Oxford ram lambs. J.S. Dresser, one mile west
of Postville.
[first sentences cut off] ... that man is Herbert E. Taylor, of
Lansing. A man whose knowledge of law is continually broadening,
who has always been a republican, and whose sense of justice to
other members of his party would prevent him from asking to be
perpetually retained in the office he aspires to and which he is
so pre-eminently fitted to fill.
For member of the Board of Supervisors there are a number of
names mentioned, prominent among them being Jos. Hartley of Union
City township. Mr. Hartley opened his campaign early and has
assurance of cordial support from the north part of the county as
well as other sections. He is young, energetic and progressive,
and a careful business man, as is evidenced by his attaining a
considerable portion of this world's goods, owning a fine farm in
the township in which he resides, and his claim is urged because
his township has never been represented on the board. He has, we
believe, the ability to make a good supervisor, and will go into
the convention with a strong following -- Waukon Republican.
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Iowa Volksblatt
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
September 26, 1902
A large barn was raised on the S.A. Harris farm last week.
Frank Sheehy is home from the hospital and is again clerking in
the store.
F.D. Bayless has been appointed Excursion agent for the C.B.
& Q. Railway.
Ed. Moriarity, our carpenter, is home from Rochester, Minn.,
where he had gone with his wife who underwent an operation at the
hospital there.
N.W. Stiles and family of London, England, who some thirty years
ago was postmaster here, arrived last week for a visit to the
Chas. Skelton, Jas. Ewen and Stiles families.
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