Iowa
Old Press
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee Co. Iowa
Friday, May 2, 1913
McNEIL - PALAS
At St. Bridget's Catholic church in this city at 5:30 o'clock on
Wednesday morning April 30th, occurred the marriage of Mr. Daniel
McNeil and Miss Anora Palas, Rev. Father Clune tying the nuptial
knot. Following the ceremeony the wedding party repaired to the
home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Palas, where an
elaborate breakfast was served, after which the bridal couple
left by auto for West Union, where they boarded the Rock Island
Passenger for Cedar Rapids and other points. On their return they
will settle down to housekeeping in their beautifully furnished
home in this city. The contracting parties are among Postville's
most widely known and highly respected young people, and with
their myriad friends the Review joins in extending to
them its kindliest wishes for health, happiness and prosperity.
OBITUARY
"Grandma" Coyle, the venerable mother of Mrs. John
Sanders, passed away at the home of her daughter in this city at
about the noon hour Wednesday, after many years of patient
suffering. She was a grand, true, noble christian woman, who in
the fullness of years has been called to her reward. Margaret
Holmes was born in Westchester Co., New York, June 26, 1837.
Later her parents removed to Ohio and then to Wisconsin. Here she
passed her girlhood days and was married to Dr. Gilbert D. Coyle,
Sept. 2, 1863. Their married life was spent in Iowa and Kansas.
In January 1878 her husband died. She had but one child and their
life has been spent together with the exception of ten years
while Mrs. Coyle was caring for her aged mother. Mrs. Coyle has
been a resident of Postville 31 years. She was a very active,
energetic woman until rheumatism afflicted her. She has been a
great sufferer and for nine years has been unable to walk.
Notwithstanding her affliction she has retained her interest in
outside affairs, spending many pleasant hours in reading and
visiting with the faithful friends who often came to see her. She
leaves to mourn her loss one sister, two brothers, one daughter,
three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of
the M. E. church and Rev. Mellott conducted her funeral service
today at half past two o'clock at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. Sanders. Interment in the Postville cemetery.
Mrs. Imhoff of Viola, Wis.; Geo. King of Albert Lea, Minn.; Mrs.
Clara Sanders of Charles City; Mrs. Nicholes, Mrs. Fillingworth
and Miss Abbie Turner of Monona; Mr. Smith and Miss Smith of
Castalia; Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Taylor of Waukon, were the relatives
from abroad who came to attend the funeral of Mrs. M. Coyle last
Friday.
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The Lansing Mirror
Lansing, Allamakee County, Iowa
May 16, 1913
By Geo. W. Metcalf
Official Paper of Allamakee County
Subscriptions, $1.50 a Year in Advance
Published Every Friday
IN MEMORIAM MRS. ENGLEHORN
In the death of Mrs. John Englehorn of near Alliance the people
of her home community have lost a friend who was a part of the
social life of the community and one of the most unselfish and
loyal friends they had ever known. In time of sickness or sorrow
Mrs. Englehorn was always ready and willing to do all she could.
She will be gratefully remembered for her kindness, both by the
younger and older people of the community. She was a sincere
Christian; earnest and loyal in her faith.
She was born at Lansing, Iowa, Apr. 21, 1853, and at the time of
her death was 59 years, 10 months and 27 days of age. She was one
of a family of eleven children, six of whom are yet living. She
was married to Mr. Engelhorn at Lansing, July 1, 1874. To their
union were born four children, three of whom are yet living. They
are Mrs. Odie Scofield of Winnemucca, Nevada; Mrs. G.O. Deveney,
of Seattle, and Elmer Engelhorn of Great Falls, Montana. One boy,
Otto, is resting by her side in Greenwood cemetery.
She and her husband moved to Alliance in 1888 and had lived here
ever since. Several months ago she was stricken with
Bright’s disease and spent some time in Seattle with her
daughter in the hope of being cured. She became worse and her
husband was called to that city to bring her home several weeks
ago. Upon returning she gradually grew weaker until the end came.
She was baptised and raised in Lutheran faith, and the funeral
services were conducted in the Lutheran church Saturday
afternoon, Rev. Titus Laign preaching the sermon.
Her children, two sisters, Mrs. B.L. Englehorn of Hoquiam, Wash.,
and Mrs. Rachael Campbell and daughter, Miss Lillian, of Milford,
Neb., were here to attend the funeral services. — Alliance
(Neb.) Newspaper.
The lady was a sister of L.O. Larson of Taylor township, and a
daughter of the late Ole Larson, pioneer settler of Taylor.
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Mrs. Nellie C. Miller wife of Will Miller, an old Lansing boy now
railroading in the state of Washington, favors the MIRROR with
some photo postcards of scenes in and around Arlington, their
present home. One of the cards shows a number of fishermen, and
this is the way Mrs. Miller comments thereon:
“One day Dill took his line and hook
And went to fish down at the brook;
When, with a Kodak, they were ‘took,’
And this is the way the fishers look.”
LEWIS FUIKS, COMPOSER
The Index editor finds much pleasure and never tires of
mentioning the achievements of former Wenona boys who are making
good in the business in different parts of the country, but this
is our first opportunity to mention one who is coming into
prominence in Chicago musical circles as a composer and pianist.
The young man referred to is Lewis Fuiks, who was born in Wenona,
but moved with his parents to Chicago a few years ago. Lewis is a
freshman at the University of Chicago, and his latest work was
the composing of fifteen of the twenty musical numbers used in
the tenth annual college comic opera, “Pranks of
Paprika,” given by the Blackfriars fraternity at Mandel hall
last Friday and Saturday nights. In addition to his work of
composing Lewis carries his college studies and is leader and
pianist of the orchestra which bears his name. He is but 20 years
of age, but his remarkable talent is attracting attention and
much favorable comment. — Wenona (Ill.) Index
Some there are here who remember the little lad Lewis who as a
boy was brought to Lansing by the late Mrs. B. Fuiks and cared
for until he was a chunk of a boy when his father, Samuel Fuiks,
came on from Illinois and took him to his home. It appears from
the sketch above that the young man has fame and fortune almost
within his grasp.
Waukon hasn’t anything on Lansing when it comes to iron ore.
Dick Thompson has left at this office some specimens of ore
gathered up while sauntering along the bluffs back of the
Norwegian church. The specimens are in one of the MIRROR office
windows where they may be viewed by anyone interested. They bear
every trace of being the real thing, and farther attention may be
given the matter ere long. It would be not at all surprising if
those old hills are one day found to contain valuable iron ore,
which is known to exist in vast quantities but a few miles from
us.
WANTED — One or two men to take care of Oak Hill cemetery
during the coming summer. The work consists of mowing the grass
in the improved part of the grounds and in keeping the cemetery
in an attractive and creditable condition. Would give the job to
a reliable party at a stated amount for the season. For
particulars see J. Boeckh, B.F. Thomas or H. Schierholz.
BOY’S EYE TORN FROM SOCKET
A horrible accident occurred to a son of Ole Stadsvold, residing
in Jefferson township, as told by a Waukon dispatch in the La
Crosse Leader Press of Thursday last: Thrown headforemost upon
the jagged six-inch spikes of a manure spreader, Gilmore
Stadsvold’s left eye was torn from its socket, his cheekbone
was broken and his left arm was badly torn and lacerated. It was
at first feared that the injuries would prove fatal, but hope for
the young man’s recovery is now held out by the attending
physicians. He will, however, carry scars for life.
The young man's father, Ole Stadsvold, was driving the team.
Gilmore, age 18, walked behind, his hand resting on the
“beater,” a cylinder equipment with six-inch spikes
which tear up the manure as it is thrown out. When the wheels of
the machine struck a ditch, the jar threw the machine into gear
and before the unfortunate boy could release his hold, he was
plunged on to the prongs.
ANOTHER PIONEER CALLED
Much surprise was expressed by our people Tuesday when news was
circulated that Philip Bieber had passed away about noon at the
Lansing hospital where he was brought on Sunday by his son George
in the hope of obtaining relief from ailments from which he had
suffered much of late. For five years, in fact, Mr. Bieber had
been in poor health. Surrounded with every comfort possible to
obtain, he has had the care of a loving wife and dutiful children
all through his days and nights of suffering. It was the
writer’s pleasure to know Mr. Bieber quite intimately in the
years he has lived in this section. We have always found a
cordial welcome in his home. He was intelligent and a man to whom
one became attached as acquaintance lengthened. Often have we
noticed and admired his affection for his grandchildren whose
playful pranks and childish sayings were a never ending source of
delight to him. He courted their company and association and
rarely was he without them near him.
Philip Bieber was born March 29th, 1842, at Alscase, Germany.
When ten years of age he came to America with his parents,
locating at Freeport, Ill., where they lived for two years, at
the end of which time they removed to Center township, this
county, locating on the farm now owned by Wm. Wurtzel .
Mr. Bieber’s marriage to Miss Louisa Hansmeier took place
Nov. 17, 1868, at Waukon. They began their married life on a farm
in Center township and there continued to live until Feb. 18,
1893, when they purchased from the late Wm. Brownell the home in
which they have since resided on Village Creek. He retired from
farm work eleven years ago but continued to reside on the place.
Besides the aged widow, he leaves two sons, George on the home
farm and Edward residing near Elon, and one daughter, Mrs. Chas.
Aldrich, also living on Village Creek. He leaves also six
grandchildren in whom he took more than usual pride. The funeral
takes place this afternoon at the family home, interment being in
the cemetery at the East Paint Creek church.
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The cement walk idea has hit the populace again this spring and
our several cement experts are busy at the game. Contractor Burke
finished Miss Schach’s walk Saturday and Monday morning
began on the City Hotel work for landlord Casey. And right here
is a good place to say that Casey has proven since coming to town
that he is public spirited. He has spent hundreds of dollars on
his purchase and has it in first class shape. He will in time
have one of the best equipped hotels in town. When the old board
walks are removed along this portion of Main street the depth of
the filling required for the new walks recalls to the mind of
some of the old timers the deep ravine which at one time existed
where now Main street business houses stand. This ravine extended
from the Schach building north to the bluffs directly across Main
street. Years ago it is recalled that underneath the walk at the
old Schach & Kennedy meat market a couple of black bears were
confined. The animals were bought from some raftsmen who captured
them in the Wisconsin pine forests. After a time the bears were
killed and sold to Lansing people in steaks.
A copy of the Waterloo Reporter of May 2nd has been
received by W.O. Severson. The paper contains particulars of the
death of Albert J. Abrams, mention of which was made in our last
issue. He was a son of Rev. John Abrams, once pastor here of the
German Evangelical Church. He preceded his son in death and was
buried at Cedar Rapids. Deceased was 31 years of age and was born
at Belle Plaine. He was married in 1903, and leaves besidesthe
widow and young daughter, two brothers and three sisters. For the
past year he had made his home in Dallas, Texas, and was employed
as a salesman for a Waterloo firm, in which city he spent his
early life and where he was on a visit when stricken with
typhoid, death resulting after three days illness. Mr. and Mrs.
Abrams spent some time here in Lansing a few years ago, meeting a
number of our people with whom they became great favorites.
Beautiful cards received by friends here announce the marriage on
the 26th of last month, at Coneonully, Wash, of Miss Emma A.
Anderson and Mr. Glenn Everett Mitchell. The bride is a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Anderson of this place. For several years
she has taught school in Washington and was a teacher here before
going to that country. She was home for a visit about a year ago.
The bride is a bright and beautiful girl, and friends trust she
has secured a life partner in every way worthy. We presume they
will continue to make the state of Washington their home.
Four cars of telephone poles for use on the Farmers’ line
have lately arrived from Des Moines. One car was unloaded at
Harpers, one at Waterville, and two came to Lansing. There was
four hundred poles in all. Director J. J. Wendel is looking after
the delivery of poles in this section, while director Frank
Kelleher looks after the delivery in his territory. A fine new
switch board has lately been installed at Church and the line is
in good shape and a paying investment.
CHERRY MOUND
- Margaret Fahey visited a few days recently with Margaret Moore
of Jefferson.
- Anna C. Kelly spent last week with friends in Waukon.
- Those of our teachers who attended the teachers meeting in
Waukon last week, report a pleasant and profitable session.
- Little Francis McGeough was quite ill with measles and under
the care of Dr. Dillon last Week.
- Johnnie Fahey was working for the Horan Bros. last week.
- Alice Sorenson was a guest last Week at the home of her uncle,
Ed Hagen.
- Jerry McCormack is helping O.T. Kavanagh with his farm work.
- Those were beautiful showers of rain we were blessed with
Saturday and Sunday which made vegetation jump and farmers are
all wearing a broad smile.
- Maggie McGeough spent one night last week at the Jno. Ryder
home.
- A number of young folks from here attended the ball in Waukon
last Friday night and report a pleasant time.
- Jeannette and Marie Ryder spent a few days last week with their
relatives, the F.G. McGeough family.
- Miss Katie Fitzgerald of Harpers Ferry attended Mass here last
Sunday and spent the afternoon with her sister, Loretta at the
Jno. Brennan home here.
- Bertha and Fred Heim visited part of last week with the family
of their sister, Mrs. Ed McCormack of Waukon.
- Anna Hendrickson went to Canton, S. D., to attend the funeral
of her niece and nephew; both being buried on the same day having
died from an attack of measles and pneumonia. Neighbors here
offer their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents in the
loss of their only children.
- Most of our pupils are back again in school after their siege
of measles.
- Several of our housekeepers bought knitting machines from an
agent who went through this vicinity last week.
- The W.S. Hart family attended the Kelly-Orr wedding here on the
6th.
- Loretta Fitzgerald spent Sunday at her home in Harpers Ferry.
- Mrs. M.J. Hart was an over-Sunday guest at the Tim Mullaney
home in Jefferson.
- Lizzie Kolsrud is doing housework for Mrs. A.G. Hagen, as she
has had the measles.
- A.G. Hagen went to Waukon last Tuesday and brought home a big
load of fruit trees from the nursery.
- Jno. Fitzgerald, wife and family were shopping and calling on
friends in Waukon last Tuesday.
- Leo McGeough of Route 3 was a business caller in Waukon between
trains last Friday.
- Martin Kelly of St. Paul, was in attendance at the wedding of
his brother, Will, here last week.
The marriage of Will Kelly and Miss Agnes Orr was solemnized at
Cherry Mound church on May 6, at 9 o’clock a.m., Rev. Father
Hehir joined in the holy bonds of wedlock, this happy young
couple before a Nuptial High Mass. A reception was held at the
home of the groom to which a large crowd of guests assembled to
shower congratulations on this worthy couple and to partake of a
sumptuous feast. They received many useful gifts as a token of
esteem. A social party was held all afternoon and during the
night too. The groom is one of our industrious, well-to-do
farmers, while the bride seems to be endowed with the qualities
of head and heart which go to make a happy home. They took a
honeymoon trip to the twin cities, on their return will be at
home to their friends under their own roof tree. We all join
inwishing them a long and happy wedded life.
NEW ALBIN
- W.O. Bock, who for several years has been the vice president of
the League of Postmasters of the state of Iowa, has been advanced
to the presidency of that body through the fact that former
president had been tendered a position as cashier in a bank.
- A small sized fire threatened destruction to the postoffice
Wednesday morning, but was fortunately put out before any damage
was done.
- A number of lady friends sprang a surprise on Miss Daisy
Robinson Tuesday evening by dropping in at her home unexpectedly.
The occasion was Miss Robinson’s birthday anniversary.
- Alex Woods has finished the building of a fine horse barn on
his lots in the east part of town.
- Guy Steele contemplates going to Otselie, N.Y., to make his
home.
- Mrs. J. Henley of Dubuque arrived Monday for a visit with her
parents,Dr. and Mrs. E.J. Gable.
- Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Fitschen of Lansing visited with the folks
here Sunday.
- Miss Tekla Nees of Lycurgus has been spending a few days with
her sister, Mrs. C. Fritz.
- J.T. Robinson has been ill several days this week.
- Ward Betsinger, late of De Soto, has leased the Edw. Bellows
farm on the Iowa river and will plant it to corn this season. His
horses and machinery were towed over by the Irons launch one day
last week.
- R.A. Wild took an overland trip to western Iowa with his auto
leaving here on Wednesday. He was accompanied by M.G. Coleman.
The gentlemen will be absent about a week.
CHURCH
- Miss Barbara Riser returned from Belmond last week.
- Mrs. Geo. Bechtel of Lansing is visiting with the Joe Sandry
family.
- Mrs. Thos. Gruber was taken to Dubuque for treatment.
- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bangs are the proud parents of a baby girl,
born last week.
- Willard Sandry entertained a number of his friends Monday, it
being his birthday.
- V.R. Dorn visited a few days at the Philip Leppert home.
- Miss Reust is assisting Mrs. Spieler with the house work.
- The well drillers at Hugh White’s struck water at 431
feet.
- The Ebner brothers visited at the Eva Leppert home Sunday.
- Miss Rutter from De Soto spent Sunday with the John Sandry
folks.
- There will be no services at the M.E. church Sunday, as there
will be quarterly meeting at Dorchester. Sunday school as usual
at 10 a.m.
- Mrs. Joe Sandry entertained a number of her friends Sunday.
- On the sick list this week are Mrs. C.J. Riser, Elsie Marti,
Willard Sandry and the Geo. Gramlich children.
- Mrs. Joe Bechtel was called to Dubuque by the illness of her
nephew.
- Joe Martin and wife spent Sunday at New Galena.
- Miss Lizzie Sandry and Mrs. White of Chicago left Tuesday for
Prairie du Chien to visit a brother who is taking treatment
there.
- Mr. and Mrs. Keffeler are visiting at the George Stirn home.
ENGLISH BENCH
- Word from Rev. Johnson notes their safe arrival at Duncan,
Arizona, and that they are pleased with their new location.
- Leonard Bulman was an over Sunday visitor with friends at
Waukon.
- Mr. and Mrs. B. Hartley and family are fully enjoying their
latest purchase, a Ford auto. Mr. H. is proving himself a careful
and safe driver.
- The Misses Hartley and Sadler were over Sunday visitors with
home folks.
- Our farmers are at work preparing the ground for corn tho none
has been planted as yet.
- Mrs. Maurice Regan is slightly improved. Her daughter, Mrs.
T.F. O’Brien, returned home Saturday.
This community was startled Saturday afternoon when word passed
over the wire that Mrs. John Dowling, age 62, had passed away.
Tho this good woman had been an invalid for some time, the news
of her death came as a surprise. Mrs. D. has been our faithful
and obliging “central” since the line has been
established, a more capable person always ready and willing to do
her best would be hard to find. As late as Thursday evening she
answered calls, but Friday morning was taken seriously ill and
she passed away at 4:00 p.m. Saturday. She was twice married, her
first husband, Russell Lane, dying more than thirty years ago.
She leaves to cherish her memory her aged husband and two sons,
Charles at home and Russell nearby, a brother, Charles Pollard at
Waukon, and some near relatives in the East. Monday the remains
were taken to the First Presbyterian church at Waukon where Rev.
Van Nice preached a beautiful sermon fitting the closing of
anoble life. The Royal Neighbors attended in a body following the
body to the cemetery nearby. The sympathy of the whole
neighborhood goes out to the family in their dark hour.
TAYLOR
- The farmers are quite busy here spreading “gold dust”
over the ground to be planted in corn and it generally pays to
prolong the time for such work besides late plowing tends to warm
the soil and destroy the already sprouted weeds.
- The process of defloration is now on with the fruit trees and
the ground beneath resembles that ’neath the hickory trees
in the 50s, white with the fallen and shelled nuts, after the
prairie fires had passed in late autumn — to the glee to us
kids.
Mr. C.A. Patten, a representative of the S.J. Clarke Pub. Co,
Chicago, was in this locality a few days ago collecting material
— biographical — for the Allamakee county history soon
to be published by our competent historian, E.M. Hancock, of
Waukon. The history and biography of the early days and its
people, in two volumes, is just what is wanted now before the
passing of, the remnants of the early settlers and their
children. To our descendants in the families, it will be of
inestimable value, telling them when and where their parents were
born, when they emigrated and where to, their vocation, in short,
a genealogy or pedigree, etc. Some are subscribing for a copy for
each of their children as the larger the number taken cheapens
the books for all. All who are interested in our children having
a heritage to remember that we, their parents, were not simply
groveling worms on the ground, but civilized and enlightened men
and women.
WATERVILLE
- Rev. Hjalmer Gronlid conducted services here Sunday afternoon,
and Rev. Guttebo Monday evening.
- The ladies Aid meets next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Gust.
Elom.
- Mrs. M.J. Hart and Miss Mary Delaney spent Sunday with
relatives at Cherry Mound.
- Mr. and Mrs. S.V. Glynn of Lansing visited over Sunday at the
H.D. Henderson home.
- Arne Pederson left this week for Gregory, S.D., Where he will
spend the summer.
- Miss Jessie Cols spent part of last week with her Grandma, Mrs.
Williams, at Cherry Mound.
- M.T. Jacobson and Torkel Leikvold transacted business at Waukon
Wednesday.
- Miss Dora Tysland was called to Waukon last week to take care
of a patient.
- Miss Juila Asleson was a Waukon visitor one day last week.
- Mrs. M.J. Kelly spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Schultz.
- Misses Alma Bjerke and Helma Hermanson spent Sunday with home
folks.
LIBRARY RECEPTION
Over one hundred persons accepted the invitation of the Lansing
Library Association last Thursday and visited the Library in its
new quarters near Fifth and Main streets between the hours of
three and five and seven and nine, o’clock, and all were
much pleased, while many were surprised, to see what comfortable
quarters have been secured, and how nicely they have been fitted
up. The rooms were nicely decorated with flowers and potted
plants, the books and magazines were in place on the new shelving
and, with the new furniture which the ladies of the Association
have secured, the rooms made at most attractive appearance.
Electrics lights have been installed and a new floor laid, all of
which give the room a neat and cheerful appearance.
The ladies of the Association, which includes members of the
E.W.A. and P.E.O. societies, welcomed the guests and took great
pride in showing them the room, the furnishings and books. Ice
cream and wafers were served to all who called and the guests
were requested to register their names in a beautiful guest book
which had been prepared for the occasion by Mrs. Martha Hemenway.
Through their efforts and the kindness of their friends the
ladies have secured over 500 books besides as large number of
excellent current and old magazines, which, with 100 books loaned
by the State Library, makes an excellent start. That the books
are appreciated is shown by the statement of the librarian that
about 80 books were out at this time. Use of the books is
entirely free to all applicants and anyone may take a book, the
only requirement being that it shall be returned within two weeks
and before another book may be drawn by the same person.
Great interest was shown in the Juvenile department, which
contains a large number of good books for younger readers —
books which no parent need hesitate to have his children read
— and the Librarian states that this is perhaps the best
patronized department. Among the magazines Popular Mechanics
seems to be a great favorite and is always in great demand.
Too great credit cannot be given to the ladies for their efforts
to provide so valuable and needed an institution for the free use
of our people, and special praise is due to Miss Martha Hemenway
for the manner in which she has performed the exacting duties of
Librarian and for the time which she has so cheerfully given to
the careful arranging and cataloguing of the books as well as for
the neat and attractive appearance of the room.
It is hoped that the building will become the permanent home of
the Library as soon as arrangements can be made for its sale, and
the members of the association appreciate most highly the
assistance given them by Capt. Bascom, who as executor of the
estate of John Strohm, deceased, to whom the building belonged,
has repair it and rented it to them and who assured them that as
soon as it can be offered for sale they shall have an opportunity
to buy it. Already he and other generous citizens have pledged a
large part of the funds needed to purchase it and there is little
doubt but that it will soon become the property of the
Association.
During the reception announcement was made of a bequest of
$100.00 made in the will of Miss Monk, who was a firm believer in
the good this institution would accomplish, and another gift of
$50.00 to be used for the purchase of books has been made. Many
former residents, learning of the organization of the library,
have sent books and it is expected that further donations, both
of books and money, will be made as our people come more fully to
appreciate the great benefit of this worthy enterprise.
The library is open each week on Tuesday and Friday evenings, and
also on Saturday afternoon and evening, and any who failed to
attend the reception will be welcomed on these days.
47th COUNCIL — SPECIAL SESSION
The Council met in special session at the call of the Mayor this
Saturday, May 10, 1913, at 7:30 o’clock p.m., at the Council
room. Mayor Conway presided and all Councilmen were present. The
Mayor stated that the meeting was called for the purpose of
taking under consideration the wages to be paid for labor on
streets and alleys inasmuch as the Street Commissioner is unable
to get men and teams at the price established April 7, 1913. It
was on motion carried that the wages for labor on streets and
alleys be fixed as follows: For man, team and wagon, 10 hours
work, four ($4.00) dollars per day; for man, 10 hours Work, two
($2.00) dollars per day and for extra wagon when needed, 25c per
day.
The City Solicitor presented an ordinance in relation to
finances, making appropriations for expenditures of the city
government including salaries of the various officers and
employees for the year beginning April 1, 1913 and ending March
31, 1914, which was read the first time, rule suspended and
passed by the unanimous vote of all Councilmen, as City
Ordinance. No. 72.
On motion Council adjourned.
N.A. NELS0N, City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 72
An ordinance in relation to Finances, making appropriations for
expenditures of the city government, including salaries of the
various officers and employees for the year beginning April 1st,
1913, and ending March 31st, 1914. Be it ordained by the City
Council of the City of Lansing, Iowa:
SECTION 1. That the salaries of the various officers and
employees of the City of Lansing, Iowa, which have been
heretofore fixed, and other expenditures, are hereby appropriated
out of the revenues and funds the said City for the year
beginning April 1st, 1913, and ending March 31st, 1914, the
following amounts set forth in this ordinance, to-wit: General
Fund, $3500.00; Water Bond Fund, $500.00; Water Works Fund,
$300.00; Electric Light Fund, $1000.00; Sewer Fund, $150.00;
Health Fund, $150.00. The balance of any of said funds not
specifically appropriated, together with whatever receipts may
accrue to the respective funds is hereby appropriated to defray
expenses particularly chargeable to said fund.
SECTION 2. Be it further ordained that the City Clerk is hereby
ordered and directed to open and place upon the books of the City
accounts in conformity with the appropriations herein made and if
at the end of the year there is an excess in any appropriation of
the general fund he is hereby directed to pass the same to the
credit of the general fund. This ordinance shall be in, full
force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law. Passed by and approved at a special meeting this
10th day of May, 1913
Attest:
J.P. CONWAY, Mayor
N.A. NELSON, City Clerk
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS - Furnished by T.J. Collins, County
Recorder, Waukon, Iowa
- Wm. Nagel to Simon Winters, 62a in sec. 31-97-8 ….. $1800
- Geo. Shultz to J.W. Harris, 220a in sec. 12-98-4 ….. $7000
- Lyman Bros. Co. to Jas. M. and Maurice Regan, 440a in secs. 36
and 25-95-5, other con. and ….. $1
- Margaret Minert to J.J. Arnold, e 50 ft. of lot 9 and w 1-2 of
lot 10 blk. 8, S.S. 2nd add. Waukon …..$150
- May E. Walsh to Wm. Cahalan, lot 10 in sw ¼ sw ¼ sec. 3-96-3
…..$5
- Luther Stone to J.D. Sherman, Lot 3 in ne ¼ se ¼ sec. 30-98-5
and n ½ of lot 1 blk. 31 Delafield add. Waukon ….. $3000
- C.A. Beeman to Ida M. Nagel, part of lot 7 in sec. 31-98-5
….. $850
- Fred W. Barr to Thos. And Frank Goodel, 362 a in secs. 14 and
23-98-4 ….. $12097
- Ole E. Engrav to Jennie Riley, 160 a sec. 30-99-6 …..
$6700
- Janet Jackson to Geo. And Ed. Waters, 48a in sec.24-96-6
….. $2400
- Michael Knopf to Victor T. Tomkins, land in sec. 8-98-3
….. $1750
- Jas. M. Harris to Fred Neuhring, lots 1, 2 and e 6 ft. of L
blk. 24 Lawler’s add. Postville ….. $2600
- G.A. Erickson to Andrew Johnson, lot 62 New Albin ….. $560
- A.A. Lukken to Niles Kelly, 138a in secs. 8 and 9-100-6
….. $6900
- Hans Folmer to D.E. Metcalf, 129a in secs. 27 and 28-100-4
….. $9417
- Jacob Schlampp to Anna S. Murphy, 147a in sec. 20-98-3 …..
$7496
- E.H. Fourt to H.F. Denning, land in secs. 19-98-5 and 24-98-6
….. $12996
- Simon Kloke to F.A. Kloke, und. ½ of lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
blk. 21 Del. add. Waukon ….. $1
- Irvin Allen to P.J. Beucher, lots 13 and 14 in Lawler’s
add. Postville ….. $2000
- J.J. Arnold to Fred Kloke, 52a sec. 24-97-6 ….. $4780
- John Kelly to Elmer D. Dunham, 90a in secs. 18 and 30-97-3
….. $6000
- Edw. Colvin to Jess Colvin, 50a in sec. 16-96-4 ….. $3000
- Chas. Lund et al to J.G. Laird, 160a sec. 6-96-3 ….. $8500
- Ole K. Olson to Jacob Schlampp, 120a in secs. 5 and 19-97-3
….. $8000
- Wm. E. Batteen to Otilla H. Ahlstrom, lot 5 in block 20 Lansing
….. $2400
- Julius Boeckh to Amiel Halbrehder, 80a in sec. 24-99-4 …..
$850
- Henry Ferring to Caroline Kant, s 55 ft. of lot 3 blk. 15
Waukon ….. $900
- Henry Ferring to Caroline Kant, und. ¼ of s 55 ft. of lot 3
blk. 15 Waukon ….. $225
- D.W. Ried to E.L. Ash et al, 169a sec. 3-99-4 ….. $1
- Frank L. May to W.S. Hart, 80a sec 9-100-4 ….. $1000
- E.J. Hall to Wm. E. Howes, 40a sec. 2-98-6 ….. $1500
- Fredericka Stock by Excs. to Edw. and Chas. Stock, 40a sec.
15-97-6 ….. $4520
- Fredericka Stock by Excs. to John Arnold, 40a sec 30-97-5
….. $1000
- Henry Hulse to Gus Schellsmidt, lots 1, 2, 7 and 8 blk. 6 Ion
and lots 1, 2 and 3 blk. 11 Ion ….. $125
- Nancy F. Lyons to R.H. Waters, 79a secs. 5 and 6-96-6 …..
$6529
- R.H. Waters to C.H. Waters, 152a sec. 4-96-6 ….. $12160
- Janet K. McIntosh to H.P. Kolstad, all of blk. E. Hays 1st add.
Waukon ex. s 120 ft. ….. $12160
- Gaddis A Brooks to Burt Hendrick,30a in sec. 8-96-5 …..
$1650
LANSING
- Agent Lisle Webb was up from McGregor a few days the past week.
- Miss Elsie Laabs was home from her school duties at Wheatland
over Sunday.
- Our school board chose Frank Vorhise as superintendant of the
city schools at a late meeting.
- Geo. McKee is recovering nicely from his late illness and his
daughter, Mrs. Frank Love, has returned to her home in St Paul.
- Miss Delinda Roggensack entertained a number of U.D. lady
friends Wednesday evening, the usual good time being had.
- Best and most up-to-date line of base ball goods ever carried
in Lansing — the famous Spaulding and Reach goods — in
good variety at MIRROR office.
- Another all-day rain Tuesday. We would mildly suggest to the
weather clerk that he now give us a rest for a short season as we
have rain in plenty, thank you.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bangs are rejoicing in the possession of their
first born, a son, since Wednesday, 7th inst. That he may grow
and flourish and be a blessing to the happy parents is the wish
of a host of friends.
Arrangements have made to run an excursion from Lansing to La
Crosse on the beautiful excursion steamer St. Paul, on Tuesday,
June 10. The Lansing band will furnish music and a very enjoyable
time will be had by all who attend.
We have again on hand at good supply of the Porcelain White
Enameled Shelf Paper which there has been such great demand. This
paper when soiled needs only to be wiped, off with a damp cloth.
For sale only at the MIRROR counter.
Charley Wagner owes much of his success in business to his
liberal advertising, he being a regular patron of the printers,
both in advertising columns and in the job department. Last week
he advertised some articles in the MIRROR and he says the paper
was scarcely in the hands of readers before every article was
sold.
- On Saturday, June 14, the beautiful steamer G.W. Hill will
carry an excursion from Lansing to La Crosse. Watch for large
bills.
- A nice suburban home to rent. Inquire of J.P. Conway.
- A package of linen collars found on the street Tuesday may be
had at this office.
- Frank Tully came over from Lawler, where he is holding down a
job in a barber shop.
- Mrs. James Thompson came down from Waukon Tuesday for a few
day‘s visit with Lansing friends.
- All those that are owing L.O. Rud & Co. on book account
will please come and settle at once with cash or note.
- The number of autos in Lansing last Saturday from Waukon, added
to those owned here, gave our burg quite a citified look.
- The steamer Quincy will leave St. Louis for St. Paul on June
fifth, passing through the Keokuk locks on June 6th, the locks
opening on the 1st.
- Julius Rieth haad so far recovered as to be able to get down
town Saturday last and is now out on the streets every fine day,
though yet under the care of his physician.
A collection taken in the Catholic church here on a recent
occasion for the St. Joseph college in Dubuque exceeded $2,000.
Father Haxmeier gave one thousand dollars of the amount out of
his own funds.
Joe Bjerke, accompanied by Esther and Judis Gronlid, were
visitors at the Wm. Gelo home Sunday, coming down in Rev.
Gronlid’s new car, and in the afternoon took Rev. Hjalmar
Gronlid to Waterville where he preached in the evening.
M.J. Hart, the Waterville horse buyer, was here over Sunday and
loaded 19 head of as fine horses as have left this station in a
good while. It is often remarked that other buyers come here and
get no horses, but Hart always buys when he comes. A square deal
counts.
One of the handsomest horses coming into Lansing is the gray mare
owned and bred by Thorvald Halvorson. She is not alone handsome
in appearance but of good disposition. The animal is a splendid
saddler and carries herself equal to a Kentucky thoroughbred.
Some circus man will offer Thorvald big money for that animal
some day.
The general conference of the Swedish Baptist church is being
held this week at Forest City. The conference closes on the 18th.
Those in attendance from and representing the Swedish Baptist
congregation of Center are Rev. Paul Johnson, Lewis Larson, F.W.
Ericson, O.G. Anderson, and the Misses Hulda Swanson and Della
Schogren. They left here on the evening train Tuesday.
- Mrs. Wm. Schulze is an inmate of the Lansing hospital.
- Miss Winnie Aird came up from Dubuque Saturday for a visit with
her parents.
- Mrs. Will Robbins spent a few days with her husband here the
past week, both returning to Waukon Saturday.
- Full line Spaulding and Reach base ball goods, such as balls,
bats, gloves, mitts, etc. Also the new 1913 guide, at MIRROR
office.
- Among those in attendance at a district banker’s
convention this week at McGregor was Messrs. Miller, Thomas and
Boeckh, Chas. and G.M. Kerndt.
- We have a good report of the game Saturday, between Lansing and
Waukon, but our space will not admit of its publication this
week. Waukon won.
- Peter Hanson, an excellent man and good workman, has gone to
North Dakota where he will work at carpentering and take upland.
Success to you Peter.
- Berger Olson has finished a stone foundation for the new barn
Schafer brothers are building on their farm in Center township.
Berger will work now on a job he has near Waukon.
This paper erred in stating that the auto sold at
constable’s sale to George Gordon for twenty dollars was the
property of Stewart Clute. He sold the machine more than a year
ago to F.W. Barr, who lately removed to Montana.
Peter Rachor, Jr., is laid up here this week at the home of his
father-in-law, M. Whalen. While assisting his wife in hanging
paper he in some manner ran a ten penny nail into his knee full
length. It is a very serious mishap and he’ll be a lucky
man, indeed, if nothing worse results.
In the Register and Leader society page of the 27th
appears portraits of the Legislative Ladies’ League, 35th
General Assembly 1913. Among the ladies represented we find a
portrait of Mrs. A.M. Fellows of this city. There are sixty-five
members of the League, and that many faces appear on the page.
If you have old carpets you want made into rugs, ‘phone us,
we will have our delivery wagon call for them. We attend to the
shipping, etc. Ask us about it. Nielander & Co.
Will Riser’s new imperial car, bought in La Crosse, for
which he paid $1650, was in town Saturday and was much admired by
those who inspected it. When a farmer can sell a team for $510
and a mare for $800, as Will did last week, the question of an
expensive automobile is not one long to be considered.
Many compliments are paid Rev. H. Gronlid on the excellence of
his sermon delivered at the N.E.L. church Sunday last. The young
man bids fair to be a worthy and able follower in the footsteps
of his distinguished father who for many years has ministered to
the spiritual welfare of large congregations both here and at
East Paint Creek.
Henry Bohrer had that fine team of blacks in town Sunday and
hooked them to a rather fancy vehicle owned by the writer and we
enjoyed an hour’s pleasant drive about the city with Henry
as pilot. In a short time he will have a pair of drivers hard to
beat in this section. The horses are now but two and three years
old but greatly admired for their beauty.
Saturday was an exceptionally lively business day in Lansing.
Intlekofer reports the best day in footwear since he began
business. Perseverance, good goods, and printers ink have
accomplished much for Otto in the short time he has been in
business. With every store in town selling shoes, he has
demonstrated that an exclusive shoe store can be made to pay in
Lansing.
It appears strange that nothing has so far been done this spring
toward repairing the south road which is in the worst shape we
have seen it in years. There is a bad spot near the Jac. Brown
house, and it is bad, too. Any auto driver who takes that route
ought first to, secure a life insurance policy and make
arrangements for the care of his widow and orphans. Someone ought
to get busy on the south road right now.
A new real estate firm has been organized, Messrs. J. Lichtenberg
and E. Everson having formed a partnership for the sale of land.
Mr. Everson has sold his photo gallery to Miss Vera Ahlstrom, who
has been his assistant in the gallery for some time and who is a
very competent person to conduct the business. The MIRROR wishes
the young lady the best of success and is pleased to know that
Mr. Everson is to remain with us.
- Lawyer Taylor was down from Waukon Sunday in his new auto.
- Heavy frosts several nights last week. It is thought, however,
that little damage has resulted.
- Oliver Holmes has taken the job of putting the ball ground in
good shape for the season’s games.
- Mr. Philip Bieber was brought to the Lansing hospital Sunday by
his son George and will remain for treatment.
- Ed. McMahon, an industrious and good boy, left for Montana
Tuesday and we trust he may make good there.
- After a year’s absence, Henry Schobert came home Saturday
from Missouri where he has been employed since leaving here.
- A car of twenty mules bound for Minneapolis were unloaded here
at the stockyards Tuesday night for water and feed. They belonged
to a contractor.
- Just a little too late for announcement in last week’s
MIRROR came the word that a fine son had taken up his abode with
Dr. and Mrs. J.E. Waterhouse on Thursday last. Congratulations.
W.O. Severson, pioneer auto dealer, has a conspicuous ad in this
MIRROR for his Studebaker cars, one of the leading cars on the
market to-day. Mr. Severson was in receipt of a carload of these
machines the past week. Consult him before making a purchase. -
E. An?nson and wife were in town over night Tuesday, guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Berg, the ladies being sisters. Mr. A. took
out a new wagon from the Rud shop Wednesday morning. He also
again enrolled his name on the MIRROR’S books, after being
without the paper for a year.
Peter Larson has been subjected to much annoyance by boys playing
tricks on him during his temporary absence from his horse while
delivering milk. They have unfastened the lines, crossed them and
like pranks. Boys don’t do this. It is unbecoming in you and
may lead to a serious accident to one who has never harmed you in
the least. Respect old age.
M.T. Phipps drove into town Saturday with a very fine full blood
mare, one of a number owned by M.T. Jacobson, the well known
Waterville breeder. Mr. Phipps is a man who knows the value of a
good horse, therefore did not hesitate in paying $920 for the
team. Some persons cannot, of course, distinguish the difference
between a full blood and a common animal — both are horses
— but there is a vast difference to the experienced breeder.
There are only two reputable and recognized dependable base balls
on the market to-day — Reach’s and Spalding’s.
Both these are on sale at MIRROR Stationery Counter, headquarters
for everything in base ball supplies. Get only the best.
MEMORIAL DAY MEETING
At a meeting called for Friday evening, May 9th, 1913, it was
decided that Lansing would observe Memorial Day, May 30th, 1913,
and the following committees were appointed:
Program — L.L. Wittbecker, R.G. Miller, H. Schierholz, E.J.
Roggensack, J.W. Dempsey.
Arrangement — J. Boeckh, C.W.H. Kerndt, John Schafer, Ole
Moe, Jon Thompson, Robert Kerndt.
Finance — B.F. Thomas, F.L. May, J.J. Dunlevy
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO - From Mirror, May 3-17, 1878
- Two boxes snakes, which were captured near Ferryville, were
shipped from this city to parties in New York.
- “Pete and Jo," who have been in business in Lansing
for the past twenty years and more, have closed up their saloon
and permanently retired from business.
- Gilbert Haug lost a horse with blind staggers.
- Grant Whitney, a fine young lad, left this week for Nebraska,
going overland to assist in caring for a herd of valuable cattle
sent out by Peter Marsden.
- Chas. Dreher, an excellent young man, has gone to Postville,
where he will assist Postmaster Prescott in the office duties and
also learn the tinner’s trade.
- Fred H. Price and H.D. Spaulding, after spending a year or so
in Kansas, reached here Sunday evening, after a three weeks drive
overland.
- Saturday afternoon a dispute arose between two boys, Eddie Ruth
and Frank Morrisey, in South Lansing, when the latter drew a
knife and struck young Ruth with it, inflicting a severe wound in
the thigh.
- Eliza M. Travis of this place, and James Murphy of Brownville,
this state, were married at the home of the bride’s father
in this city on Wednesday. Rev. H.W. Houghton performed the
ceremony.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
May 30, 1913
-Commencement tonight. Another school year has ended.
-Ed Sheehan was up from Clermont yesterday.
-John Floyd has retired as clerk at the Commercial House.
-Frank Tuller was buying horses up in Minnesota last week.
-Miss Mae Ryan was a home visitor at Waukon over last Sunday.
In a letter to H.S. Luhman of this city, Ross L. Finney of
Chicago writes that his father, S.B. Finney, has purchased 240
acres of Minnesota land and is cropping it himself.
Hubert Luhman had the misfortune last Friday to lose a part of
the middle finger of his left hand, getting it in contact with
the rapidly revolving fan in his father's auto. This has been his
busy week, for beside cutting off his finger, he has had the
Dutch measles, graduated and received his diploma. If that don't
entitle 'Hube' to a Carnegie hero medal we shall feel Andrew
cannot recognize a hero when he sees one.
John H. Meier is now entitled to wear the "Col." prefix
to his name as he has officiated as his own auctioneer this week
while disposing of the remnant of his shoe stock.
Fred O'Boy of Castalia will do the farming around first base for
Ossian's all-star ball team, and if all the performers are on a
footing with Fred it will be some ball team.
-Mr. Widman of McGregor spent Sunday with Postville friends.
-Miss Rueggemeier of Waukon is visiting Mrs. Howard Gordon.
-For Sale - My residence property in Postville. Mrs. Alida
Harris.
-Otto Rasmusen is the new clerk at the Commercial House.
-Mrs. J.F. Childress returned yesterday from her visit in
Charleston, Ill.
-Father Clune attended the K.C. initiation and banquet at Waukon
last Sunday.
-Miss Nell Childress is expected home from Oelwein today for the
summer vacation.
Postville cemetery never looked better than it does today - the
lawn nicely mowed and a profusion of cultivated and cut flowers
decorating the graves. By the way the dollar a year assessment
for the up-keep of your lot is now due, and today is a good time
to pay it.
-Geo. S. Tuttle was out in the country Wednesday posting notices
of the new weed law.
-For Sale. 80-acre farm, 6 miles from Waukon. James Collins,
Waukon.
-Pearl Ellis has been laid on the shelf several days the past
week with an attack of tonsilitis.
-Mrs. W.M. Simpson and Mrs. James Birdsill will soon leave on a
visit to relatives in Montana.
-Milo Meier has been down from Rudd the past week assisting his
father to close out his shoe stock.
-Lemon Cayton is over from Withee, Wis., to enjoy Commencement
with his old schoolmates and friends.
New Depot
The Milwaukee company will erect a fine new depot in Postville
this season, which certainly will be appreciated by a
long-suffering public. The present structure has been here since
the road first came through and has long since outlived both its
usefulness and its beauty. The new one will probably be of brick,
electric lighted, have separate waiting rooms for men and women,
inside toilets, and be equipped modern and sanitary throughout.
And the old plank platform will be supplanted by one of cement or
brick. The Milwaukee is to be congratulated for what it purposed
doing for Postville.
-Harvey Roberts is visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. H.A.
Templeton, in Great Falls, Montana.
-Miss Nellie Martin of Cedar Rapids will arrive here next Monday
to visit friends and attend Alumni meeting.
-M.E. Smith of Waukon was here Monday, being now on the road for
a calendar company of Kalamazoo, Mich.
-John Casten sold a team yesterday to Waters Bros. for $580.
Mabel Kluss Married.
At the home of Mrs. Mary Kluss in Boulder, Colo., on May 17,
1913, occurred the marriage of her daughter, Miss Mabel, to Mr.
Joseph Lyman Kingsbury. Immediately after the ceremony they left
for a short trip to the lake region of Wisconsin. On their return
journey they stopped off in Postville over last Sunday to call on
the numerous relatives and friends of the bride in this city and
vicinity, leaving Monday for their new home in Kirksville, Mo.,
where Mr. Kingsbury has a position in the Normal School. With
many friends of the bride hereabouts we join in extending her and
her's our sincerest well wishes.
Obituary
Loretta Range was born in Erie Co., Penn., May 4, 1836. Here her
early life was spent, and when 14 years of age she moved with her
parents to Forest Co., Penn. In 1858 she was married to John
Tuttle. Two children were born to this union, Dorcas Marilla and
George S., the daughter dying in her 19th year. Mr. Tuttle was
killed at the battle of Fredericksburg, Dec. 30, 1862.
In 1865 she came to Iowa and in the spring of 1866 she was
married to Chas. Sonnkalb. Four children were born to this union
- Theresa Kapler of Alberta, Canada; Charles, deceased; Milda
Leui of Postville, and Bertha Meyer of Belle Plaine, Iowa. Mr.
Sonnkalb died Jan. 13, 1882.
Mrs. Sonnkalb resided on a farm in Grand Meadow township from the
time of her second marriage until the spring of 1899, when she
sold her farm and bought a home in Postville, where she has since
resided. Seven weeks ago she went to the home of her daughter,
Mrs. John Leui, where she remained until her death, which
occurred Tuesday, May 20, 1913.
The funeral was held from the home at two p.m. last Thursday,
Rev. J.F. Childress officiating. Interment in the Grand Meadow
cemetery.
Deceased was a good mother, true friend and noble woman, loving
and kind, charitable and unselfish. Earth is better that she
lived, and heaven is richer for her coming home. Sympathy in full
measure goes out to those bereft.
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