Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
April 9, 1909
Christ. REUCKDASHEL [sic - Ruckdaschel] has about 800 evergreens, 2 to 5 feet high, for sale.
Last Sunday evening an excellent supper was served by Rosena EGGERT to Misses Lena BEHRENS, Malinda CASTEN and Lucile POESCH.
Irvin ALLEN has rented the Jim HARRIS barn, bought his black team and all his vehicles, except the hearse, and will be in the livery business right in short order.
Miss TATRO, of Castalia, has been visiting Miss Lenora RILEY.
Charley NASH left Monday for Ludlow to work in the creamery.
Alfred SCHULTZ is here from Iowa Falls for a visit with home folks.
Henry MILLER and wife, John McNEIL, John GREGG and Geo. MEIER took in "Ben Hur" at Dubuque Tuesday night.
Frank DAUBENBERGER, of McGregor, visited at the George GOETZ home Friday.
Will WEIHE is at Waukon attending the April session of the Board of supervisors.
W.J. HANKS has disposed of his stationery stock and news stand business to R.N. DOUGLASS.
Mrs. John SANDERS and Kenneth left Monday night for Geneva, Wis., on a visit to John SANDERS.
Leta PERRY, Anna COLE and Rachel WILLIAMS came home from Grinnell last Saturday to spend vacation.
Coon SCHULTZ was down from Charles City over Sunday, having just finished up an extra agent stunt at that place.
A girl at Geo. OLDAG's and a boy at Chas LUNDT's this week have added to the population of Grand Meadow township.
John ENO returned Thursday from Theffield, Iowa, where he had accompanied his mother, who remains to visit her son William.
Elmer MARSH, of Waterloo, was in Postville a few hours last Saturday.
Ed MEDARY, of the Waukon Democrat was a caller yesterday, while looking after subscribers in this locality.
DYE, the Volga City pitcher made good in his try-out and has been signed with the Dubuque Three-League team.
Emmet McWILLIAMS, of Chester, was visiting home folks and friends in Postville from Saturday night until Tuesday morning.
The Misses Josephine and Blanche DURNO very pleasantly entertained a small company of friends at their home last evening.
Mrs. C.H. FLYNN entertained a number of ladies at a one o'clock dinner Wednesday.
ADVERTISMENTS.
--Studebaker E.M.F. 30 cars, the biggest value ever offered. Price $1250; equal to any car that sells at $500 more. L.A. WALCH, agt. Monona, Iowa.
--Shores Farm Remedy Co., manufacturers of Reliable Veterinary and Family Remedies. Shores Extracts and Spices. A full line of Shores Remedies and Extracts for sale at my residence on West Side, Postville. I.J. ALLEN, agt.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co., Iowa
April 23, 1909
OBITUARY.
Catherine Barbara MERKEL was born in Grosswelr, Baden, Germany, November 29, 1835, and passed away from her earthly home in Postville, Iowa, April 19, 1909, at the age of 73 years, four months, and 20 days; death following a few days illness. Miss MERKEL left the old home in Germany in company with her parents and the family, and after a stormy and sad journey landed in New Orleans in December 1854. But the sad journey was not ended and e're she had reached the end of her journey and her future home in Galena, Ill., yellow fever had claimed a brother, sister and mother. On June 26, 1856, Miss MERKEL was united in marriage to John Kasper MILLER and they moved immediately to their new home in Frankville, Iowa. To this home was born four children - John Frederick, Louise Catherine (OWEN), Mary Adeline and George Henry, the last named dying in infancy. On May 2, 1874, Mr. MILLER passed away, leaving a wife and three children. Mrs. MILLER was confirmed in the Catholic church in Germany; was converted in the Methodist Episcopal church in Frankville, Iowa; and twenty years ago joined the United Brethren church at Bethel, where she held her membership until her death. She believed in and proved the power of him who "cares for the widow and fatherless." The Bible was her daily companion and many times had she read it through. Her life was patterned after its teachings, and she was a devoted and loyal to the church, all its services being her delight and finding her present. During her 48 years residence near Postville, and five years residence in Postville, Mrs. MILLER had made a host of friends. To mourn their loss today is a brother, Bernard MERKEL, of Sauk City, Wis.; three children, seven grandchildren and a host of friends. The funeral services were held from the Postville Methodist church at one o'clock Wednesday afternoon, April 21st. The pastor, C.E. Smith, preached from the suggestive test, Rev. 1,4 - "They shall walk with me in white' for they are worthy." The United Brethren pastor, Rev. Joseph Penn, assisted in the service. Interment in the Minert cemetery. Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral were - Bernhard MERKEL, of Sauk City, Wis.; Mrs. W. WELLS and Mrs. Addie RUSCHBAUFT, of Cresco.
OBITUARY.
William KLUSS was born in Garnavillo, Iowa, July 16, 1861, and died at his home near Prairie du Chien, Wis., at 9:45 in the evening of Thursday, April 15, 1909, aged 47 years, 8 months, and 30 days. He came to Postville in 1887 and worked as a farmer, carpenter and harnessmaker. In 1898 he was married to Margaretha RUCKDASCHEL. To this union was born two sons and four daughters, all except one son surviving. About nine years ago Mr. KLUSS and family moved to Prairie du Chien, where he first became manager of the sanitorium and later a member of the company. The first of April this year he sold his interest in the sanitorium and moved to a farm two and a half miles north of Prairie du Chien. Early in the morning of Tuesday, April 6th, Mr. KLUSS went duck hunting and by the accidental discharge of his rifle received a bullet wound in the forehead just above the right eye. In this condition his wife found him and assisted him into the house. Medical aid was summoned and everything possible done for him, but despite all that skill and loving care could do for him, he grew weaker day by day until his demise. A Lutheran minister atended to his spiritual needs and prepared him to meet his God. How deep his knowledge was as to his sins, and his faith in our savior, God alone knows. He is survived by his wife, five children, one brother and two sisters. The remains arrived in Postville last Saturday forenoon by train, from whence they were conveyed to the home of his sister, Miss Sophia KLUSS. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church at two o'clock Monday afternoon, April 19th, Rev. KUEHNE officiating. Interment in the Postville cemetery.
During his residence in this city, Mr. KLUSS was known and respected as a honest and upright man and citizen, and his death brings sorrow to many friends of the long ago. He was a member in good standing in Noble Lodge No 51, A.O.U.W. and the Yeoman lodge, all of this city, the members of the first named order attending the funeral in a body. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse. Those from outside in attendance at the funeral were Messrs. and Mesdames Henry HEINS, George LINDROTH and Julins HEINS of Luana; Albert VOELZKE and Ed ROTH of Monona; John HEINS of Castalia; also Messrs. FREEMAN, of Prairie du Chien; Will and Louis FUELLING, of Farmersburg; Henry DITTMER of Garnavillo; Ernest SEIFERT of Clayton Center; John RUCKDASCHEL of Nebraska; and Mrs. Anna ZIEMAN and Mrs. VOLK of Clayton Center.
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Mrs. Jane LAUGHLIN went to Monona Tuesday.
J.A. GORDON went to Spencer Tuesday.
Henry COSLEY went to Monona Tuesday.
Joe KLUES [or Kluss] came up from West Union Monday.
Henry PETRESON was up from Gunder Tuesday.
Mrs. Myra E. GRAY visited Elgin last Saturday.
Rev. G. BLESSIN, of Eldorado was in town Monday.
A.J. SCHULER went to Luana Tuesday on business.
F.S. BURLING was at Garner this week on business.
W.J. HANKS was at Ossian on business Wednesday.
Henry NEVERMAN was down from Castalia Saturday.
Mrs. J.A. GORDON went to Clermont last Saturday.
Dr. Ray TOPLIFF visited relatives in Decorah last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry ROGGENSACK visited at Sumner over Sunday.
John POLLAS is building an addition to his residence on Green street.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe BECKER, of Calmar, visited Postville relatives Sunday.
W.E. PUTNAM, of Freeport, Ill., is visiting at Mrs. S.D. PUTNAM's.
The tobacco growers, near Gunder, brought in several loads this week.
John MOIR has been suffering with rheumatism for a couple of weeks.
F.R. HALE, the electric light man, left for his home at Oshkosh yesterday.
Miss Myra DAUBENBERGER returned from a visit at Mason City last Saturday.
Miss Ednna CARPENTER, of Waukon, has been visiting Postville friends this week.
Jacob JACOBSON, of Chicago, was in town yesterday looking after the egg business.
H.A. McNEIL and family returned from their extended visit in California last Friday.
Frank ERVIN will repair wagons, buggies, file saws, etc., at J.P. ELLIS' blacksmith shop.
Mrs. Mary MICKELSON went to Waterville yesterday to visit her daughter, Mrs. James BRYSON.
Fred EVERMAN went to Waukon Tuesday to work with George SCHULER, at carpenter work.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred THOMA of Mason City have been the [illegible] relatives this past week.
Dr. J.B. TIFFANY received word that his sister is critically ill in a hospital at Baltimore, Maryland.
The following pledge is one that some of the girls we know would be wise to sign:
The man who drinks the red wine, Can never glue his lips to mine.
The chap who chews the Navy Plug, Will in our parlor get no hug.
The lad who smokes a cigarette, Can never kiss me you can bet.
The gent who guzzles lager beer,May never never bite my ear.
If you drink gin or other slop, You'll never hear my corset pop.
Drink nothing stronger than pop, Or in your lap I'll never flop.
How's that boys?
Gee, but it's cold. The ground froze solid last night.
Dubuque has released Pitcher DYE to LaCrosse.
Boys' and youths' Oxfords at John H. MEIER's.
$1.75 per year for Review subscriptions sent to Canada.
The Yankee Robinson circus will be at McGregor, May 11th.
Schroeder & Stone sell the famous Sherwin & Williams paint.
The ad of W.J. HANKS on the first page ought to interest you.
"Stocks," a new idea in neckwear for men at John H. MEIER's.
Let C. MILLER, of Clermont "scratch gravel" for you.
John H. MEIER sell work shoes at from 2.00 to 2.75. Try a pair.
Nice new suits for the young men at John H. MEIER's - 8.00 to 20.00
Tan, ox-blood and patent leather Oxfords for women at John H. MEIER's.
Bessie RASMUSEN lost her old locket. Finder please leave at this office.
O. J. BLESSIN, physician and surgeon. Specialty of diseases of the eye and fitting glasses.
Have you lost a belt buckle? If you have, come in and tell us about it. It may be we have it.
The Postville schools are closed today, the teachers being at the Big-5 convention at Calmar.
Wm J. BRYAN will speak at Waukon, July 3rd. That out to land most of the Allamakee county folks.
Miss Celia LAVELLE left for Bordulac, S.D., yesterday for an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. Ed. MORARITY.
For sale - R.C. Rhode Island Red Eggs. Choice stock. Prices right. Rev. C.E. Smith, Postville, Iowa.
J. R. LAUGHLIN of Post township is a prize winner on the federal grand jury which convenes at Dubuque next week.
Members of the Monday Club are requested to memorize quotations from Shakespeare for contest at next meeting.
Sweet Corn - Seed for planting now can be had by calling at the Farmers' Store. A.B. COOK, Secretary
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frantz REINHARDT was baptized April 20th, receiving the name Gladys Lisette Anna. Sponsors -- Lisette REINHARDT and Anna HECKMAN.
LETTER FROM BETHEL
Nelson DEAL is not improving as fast as his friends wish he would.
The John F. SWENSON family buried their infant child last Saturday.
The wife of Eugene FERGUSON, on the old Dundee place, is very sick. No particulars.
On account of the rain last Sunday there was no service held at the church. The minister Sundayed with E.R.A. BRAINARD but did not venture out in the rain.
Henry KROGMAN has already replaced his windmill which blew down on Easter Sunday with a fine new steel tower and wheel. The outfit is a good one and it will be a strong wind that gets it down.
The Teachers' Meeting called to convene at Lybrand, April 24th, was postponed until May 1st at 1:30 p.m., to give an opportunity for the teachers of Post township to attend the meeting of the Big Five teachers' association at Calmar, April 23d and 24th.
Mrs. MILLER, an old and much respected member of Bethel church, died at her home in Postville, April 19th. She was the mother of J. F. MILLER and Mrs. Clarence OWEN of Franklin township and Mary MILLER of Postville. She leaves a host of friends.
Farmers, Attention. We carry a large stock of the famous American Woven Wire Fencing. If on the market for any, call and see us. SCHROEDER & STONE.
Great Bargains in Nursery Stock
Apple trees, 4 to 5 feet... $1.50 per dozen
Plum trees, 4 to 5 feet $2.00 per dozen
Grapes.... $1.00 per dozen
Strawberries.... 50 cents per 100
Raspberries.... $1.50 per 100
Blackberries.... $2.00 per 100
Roses... 25 cents each or $2.50 per dozen
Tree Roses.... 75 cents each
Clematis.... 50 cents each or 3 for $1.00
Evergreens, 2 to 3 feet.... $8.00 per 100
Evergreens, 3 to 4 feet.... $12.00 per 100
Chas. OHLOFF, Postville, Iowa.
A Word to the Public.
In order to quiet various rumors to the effect that "W.J. HANKS had gone out of business,"removed to Waukon," and others equally erroneous, we wish to say that when we advertised some weeks since that we would dispose of the entire jewelry stock, we honestly intended to do so, in order to devote our entire time to the Piano, Organ, and Sewing Machine business. We found, however, that it was not possible to sell the entire line this season of the year without unwarranted sacrifice..