Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
July 5, 1912

If you are a housewife you cannot reasonably hope to be healthy or beautiful by washing dishes, sweeping and doing housework all ady, and crawling into bed dead tired at night. You must get out into the open air and sunlight. If you do this every day and keep your stomach and bowels in good order by taking Chamberlain's Tablets when needed, you should become healthy and beautiful.

Married.
At six o'clock on Tuesday morning, June 25, 1912, at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Preston, Iowa, occurred the marriage of Mr. Leo Gordon and Miss Blanche Milar, two of the most popular young people of that city, the Rev. Father Hayes performing the ceremony in the presence of a goodly company of relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The musical part of the service was grand, consisting of three volcal solos aside from the Mendelsohn Wedding March, while the floral decorations of the church were magnificent, being designed and furnished by a Chicago florist. The groom and best man were attired in the conventional black. The bridal gown was a beautiful creation of white lace with silver trimming over pink, handsomely embroidered messaline, while the bridesmaid was gowned in pink voile with white lace trimming. Miss Laura Driscoll was the bridesmaid and Mr. Hillary Gordon, a brother of the groom, officated as best man. The bride's flowers consisted of a shower boquet of cream tea roses and white sweet peas, while the bridesmaid carried a large goquet of pink roses. Following the ceremony an elaborate wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's mother, the immediate relatives and a few close friends of the contracting parties comprising the guests. At 10 o'clock the young couple left by train for Cedar Rapids, Postville and Clermont on a short honeymoon visit to relatives and friends, and will be "at home," Preston, Iowa, after July first. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gordon, formerly of Postville, and an exemplary young man in every particular, and has a fine position with the Bascom Clothing Co. at Preston. With friends innumerable, the Review joins in extending to Leo and his bride its well wishes for a long and happy wedded life.

Died.
John H. Ewing, the victim of the railroad accident here on June 17th, passed away at Postville Hospital on Monday forenoon at a little past ten o'clock, his death occurring within a few minutes of exactly two weeks from the time he met his mishap. He had been holding his own satisfactorily until last Friday when concussion of the brain set in and terminated fatally as above stated. He was terribly torn, badly mangled and bruised from head to foot, and the physical sufferings the poor fellow endured beggar description, and they are few who could have borne up under it as did he.

John H. Ewing was born in Post township, Allamakee Co., Iowa, April 12, 1870, and died in Postville, Iowa, July 1, 1912, from injuries received by being struck by a C.M. & St. P. passenger train at a grade crossing in this city two weeks previously. His age was 42 years, two months and 19 days. He was married in 1897 to Martha Viola Dundee, who with five children, his father and mother, five sisters and four brothers are left to mourn his loss. With the exception of one year spent in Oklahoma, Mr. Ewing has been a lifelong resident of this section, being a resident of Myron at the time of his recent misfortune. He was an honest, industrious man of good repute and was held in highest esteem by his neighbors and friends, all of whom sorrow that he is no more and sincerely sympathize with the wife and five children left without a provider or protector by his life's sad ending. The funeral was held from the Methodist church in this city at ten o'clock Wednesday morning, July 3rd, Rev. C.C. Casper officiating, a large gathering being present. Interment in the Evergreen cemetery.

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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
July 12, 1912

For Sale -- one registered Guernsey bull calf, nine months old, a good one; price $75.50. Oscar Collins, Luana, Iowa.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. G. Burling and family closed their visit here Sunday morning and returned to their home in Clarksville.

The Hecker's Park campers returned to civilization Tuesday after several pleasant days spent in the fastnesses of the forest.

Mrs. F.W. Eaton and her sister, Mrs. Alice Eccleston, left Tuesday for Oshkosh, Wis., on a visit to relatives and friends.

The July meeting of the W.C.T.U. will be held at the home of Mrs. Flora Burling, Thursday, July 18th, at three o'clock. You are invited.

While at play Wednesday, Wesley Casper had the misfortune to run a rusty nail in his foot, causing an ugly wound, which was promptly cauterized.

Mrs. F.A. Tripp is in very poor health.

Somebody tapped Bobbie Sebastian's till in the barber shop Tuesday for 65 cents.

Misses Amanda and Augusta Miller are here from Waterloo visiting home folks and friends.

Mrs. Dave Jacobia and Mrs. Myra Gray went to Wisconsin Monday to visit the former's sister.

Thanks to Mrs. Luch C. Roll of Seattle for a paper containing an account of the Brintnall murder.

The J.H. Dannenbrink family have moved from the rooms over their store into the Geo. Waters residence.

John Havirland, Jr. was married to a Miss Wava Carpenter at Dows, Iowa, June 20th. We congratulate. John is Rock Island agent at Burdette, this state.

If you want to sell your farm for what it is worth, write a card or letter to J.A. Maiers, Monona, Iowa.

Miss Marguerite Bayless of Elkader is being entertained at the home of Jno. S. Dresser for a few days.

Miss Iva Dresser left Monday evening for an extended western trip, going via Portland and Vancover.

260 acres, choice farm, good buildings, the best farm for the price near Castalia. James Collins, Waukon.

200 acre farm, a bargain, near Postville & 120 acre farm, six miles from Waukon. James Collins, Waukon.

John Gregg is "let's have it quiet please," while Marshal Bellows is getting boiled out at Prairie du Chien.

Miss Hortense Abbott will teach a limited number of pupils while in Postville this summer. For term direct to 538 Wrightwood Ave., Chicago, Ill.

The many friends of Mrs. J.H. Laughlin will be pleased to know that she is recovering nicely from a surgical operation submitted to several weeks ago at a hospital in Fargo, S.Dak.

Deaths.
--John G. Ratcliffe, the veteran bridge builder, died at his home in Waukon last Saturday. He was perhaps known as widely as any man in this section.
--Mrs. Chas Martens died Tuesday evening at her home in this city aged 66 years. Funeral from the Lutheran church tomorrow at 1:30.

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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
July 19, 1912

Death.
It is with sorrow and regret that we announce to Review readers that Judge L.E. Fellows died at his home in Lansing on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, his death following a sudden collapse after a protracted sick spell. He was in thie 78th year, and since 1895 has served on the bench with honor and distinction. The funeral will be held at Lansing at five o'clock this afternoon. Obituary next week.

Obituaries.

Johanna Martens.
Mrs. Johanna Maria Sophia Martens, nee Albrecht, was born in Salchow, Germany, April 18, 1846, and died at her home in Postville, at nine o'clock Tuesday evening, July 9, 1912 aged [illegible] years, two months and 21 days. In 1868 she was marred to Carl Martens, To this union were born 16 childred, but six of whom are living. Deceased came to America in 1884 settling near Postville. Two years ago she suffered a paralytic stoke that rendered her speechless, since which time she patiently endured her afflictions till the Master called her home to rest. She is survived by her husband, three sons -- Carl, William and Fred: three daughters -- Mrs. Reifsteck, Mrs. Barrs and Mrs. Barthel; two brothers, two sisters, grandchildren and many friends, and may God comfort them. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church last Saturday afternoon, Rev. R. Kuehne officiating. Interment in the Postville cemetery.

James Cook.
James Cook was born in Mottvile, Michigan, January 15, 1835. When a young man he went to California and engaged in mining and later in sheep raising, which he followed until well advanced in life. A few years ago he came east and located on a farm near Richland, Missouri. He leaves a brother and a sister with many nephews, nieces and friends to mourn his loss. He died July 15, 1912, at the age of 77 years and six months. Some months ago the subject of this sketch, who had never married, advanced in years and broken in health, came to Postville and had since made his home here with his brother, A.B. Cook. Hardening of the arteries was his affliction and he was advised of the probable seriousness of his condition. However, on Monday morning last he was about as usual, and after the ten o'clock mail he handed the Record-Herald to his brother, who was just leaving for the farm, remarking as he did so that he felt so much better than usual, he believed he would go to Ruthven Wednesday for a visit, little thinking, perhaps, that on the day set he would be borne to the ong, last resting place toward which we all are journeying. Accordingly he went to the house and to his room and began arranging his apparel for the proposed journey. Sometime later, about the noon hour, he was found dead in his room, down on his knees with his head resting in his partially packed trunk, the evidences indicating that death had come to him suddenly and quietly nothing indicating a final struggle. The funeral was held from the home Wednesday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. C.C. Casper officiating. Interment in the Minert cemetery.

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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
July 26, 1912

Herman Wehler, formerly of Monona, passed through here yesterday on his way to McGregor.

Will and Louis Kamp and Henry Schultz of the Castalia vicinity were pleasant callers Monday.

Miss Louise Thoma went to McGregor yesterday to take in the steamboat excursion and visit relatives.

Miss Anna Leui will leave soon for Kearney, Neb., to accept a position with a large mercantile house.

Rev. Tipton of Ossian and Elmer McMartin were initiated into Postville chapter O.E.S. Monday evening.

Mrs. L.S. McEwen is enjoying a visit from Miss Theresa Lloyd of Mediapolis, Iowa, a room mate of hers at Iowa City.

Mrs. Lou Schrempf and daughters Florence and Foley of Decorah were guests at the home of Mrs. Geo. Kohlhann on Thursday.

Joseph Schmitz arrived here Monday from Terre Haute, Ind., to join his brother Ernest in a visit to Postville relatives and friends.

Postmaster Burdick is all by his own self in the postoffice at present, his assistant, Miss Emma Nicolay, being off on a well-earned two weeks vacation.

Col. and Mrs. Geo. Waters and family and Mrs. Ed Waters drove to Independence via auto last Friday, the Col. going down to look at a bunch of cattle.

Mrs. Alma Foote and children of Colsburg visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Meier.

Miss Esther Laughlin came home from Des Moines last week to spend the summer vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Laughlin.

Miss Mae Ryan was calling on Postville friends between trains Tuesday, being enroute to her home in Waukon after a visit to her brother in Cedar Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Burling have been spending the past week visiting the former's sister, Mrs. Josie Marquis, at Waterloo, and brother, Charles G. Burling, at Clarksville.

The many friends of Miss Glessner Harris will be glad to learn that she is recovering nicely from an operation for appendicitis submitted to at a hospital in Madison, Wis., last week.

Miss Anna Slorah returned Saturday night from Minneapolis, where she is training for nurse at the Eitel Hospital, for a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Slorah, near Frankville. She was accompanied by her aunt, Miss Della Connelly.

James McEwen and H.S. Luhman were at Chester Monday attending the annual meeting of the stockholders of the German Savings Bank, the affairs of which were found to be in splendid condition. In the election of officers, H.S. Luhman was chosen president and Lynn S. McEwen named as one of the board of directors. Emmet McWilliams was retained as cashier and Virgil McWilliams as assistant cashier. A twelve per cent dividend was declared and $1000 added to the surplus.

Emmet McWilliams of Chester was here a short time Tuesday making out the papers by which the 108 acre farm of his fahter's estate, one mile east of Postville, was transferred to Carl Schroeder for a consideration of $125 per acre, or a total of $13,500. To give something of an idea of how land values have increased hereabouts, we may say that about 44 years ago James McEwen bought this farm of a Mr. Peasless for $40 per acre, and about 30 years ago Mr. McEwen sold the place to J.B. McWilliams at about $50 an acre.

While returning from raising the scarlet fever quarantine at the home of Mrs. B.W. Rathbun, Wednesday morning, Marshal Bellows received the fright of his life, being a witness to the narrow escape from death of the auto load of ladies at the Goetz grade crossing, referred to elsewhere. So sure was he the train would strike them, he shut his eyes for a moment, expecting when he opened them to see a ghastly sight of maimed, mangled and dead humanity, but by the merest chance he was spared the sickening sight. And even yet his nerves tingle at the tho't of it.

At their meeting Monday evening, the ladies of Postville Chapter O.E.S. set the ball in motion for a fraternal picnic to he held on Thursday, August 15th, to be participated in by the Eastern Stars and their families. A committee consisting of Dr. A.A. Schmidt, Mrs. F.H. Welzel and Miss Ruby Webster was appointed to chose the location for the picnic, look after means of conveyance and make other necessary arrangements. The choice of location lies between the Livingood Springs and the Stone House, either of which are admirably suited for the purpose.