Iowa
Old Press
Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
March 6, 1914
Obituary
Mrs. Christ Harnack, whose maiden name was Sass, was born in
Loesson, Germany, Nov. 11, 1831, and died about 12:30 on Sunday,
March 1, 1914, aged 82 years, 3 months and 18 days. In 1852 she
emigrated to America, settling in Guttenberg. December 21, 1852,
she was married to Christ Harnack and to this union were born two
sons and five daughters, one son having died. After three years
in Guttenberg they moved near Garnavillo. In 1878 they moved to
their farm three miles south of Postville and in 1885 they moved
to Postville. December 21, 1902, they celebrated their Golden
Wedding anniversary and in 1912 they celebrated the 60th
anniversary of their wedded life. Last October disease laid hold
of her and since that time she has been a patient sufferer. All
that medical skill and tender care could do for her was done, but
without avail. Saturday noon last she was stricken with
paralysis, the entire right side being affected, rendering her
unconscious, speechless and helpless. She is survived by her son
John, her five daughters, namely, Mrs. August Dahl, Mrs. John
Krambeer, Mrs. Jochen Schultz, Mrs. Louis Meyer and Mrs. John
Schroeder, one sister and many friends. The funeral was held from
the Lutheran church at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 1914. Rev.
R. Kuehne officiating. Interment in the Postville cemetery.
Town Officers Nominated.
Pursuant to call a Citizens Caucus convened at the Fire Station
at eight o'clock Wednesday eveing, March 4th, and after being
called to order by Committeeman L.S. McEwen, who read the call
and appointed Bert E. Tuttle temporary secretary, the caucus was
on motion adjourned to the Postvile Picture Theater. Caucus
reconvened as per adjornment. John Waters was chosen permanent
chairman and Bert E. Tuttle, secretary, and the electors present,
some ninety odd, nominated the following candidates for Municipal
offices to be filled at the election on march 30th, to-wit:
For Mayor -- P.J. Beucher
For Councilmen -- R.D. Blackburn, W.H. Burling, C.W. Meier, Geo.
Daubenberger and H.S. Luhman
Assessor -- A.L. Meier
Treasurer -- L.S. McEwen
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Loyal to "Old Winneshiek"
Hamilton Campbell was a caller yesterday and requested that we
change the address of his Review to Decorah, to which place he
moved last week to make his home and enjoy a deserved rest after
many years of toil on the farm and all who know him will admit
that they are few who have put in more hours of hard work than
he. Sixtysix years [illegible words] the 7th day of this coming
June he settled on his farm in Winneshiek county; along the
Military road between Postville and Castalia, and there have been
few days since he has not been "on the job". Postville
has always been his chief trading point and [remainder cut off my
copy]
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
March 20, 1914
Obituary.
At the family home on Monday, March 9, 1914, following an illness
dating back to last September, Mrs. John C. Meyer passed away.
Bertha L. Sonnkalb was the daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. C.F. W.
Sonnkalb and was born at Postville, Iowa, on August 6, 1872. She
was married to John C. Meyer at Cresco, Iowa, March 9, 1897, and
he with two sons, Oliver and Lawrence, are left to mourn the loss
of a faithful and loving wife and mother. Mrs. Meyer was a woman
of quiet dispositon, whose chief pleasure was found in the home
and among her friends. There by her kindly-loving disposition and
exemplary christian life, she created a place such that her
absency will create a void -- Bell Plaine Union.
The remains were brought back to Postville on Wednesday of last
week and on the afternoon of the following day funeral services
were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Leui. Interment in the
Grand Meadow cemetery. [transcriber note: Grand Meadow cemetery
is in Clayton co.]
Farms for Sale.
-The G.W. Sawyer place in Postville, house and three lots, in
good condition.
-The Gass farm adjoining corporation of Postville, 174 acres, can
be divided, running water, good buildings, long easy terms and
very low rate of interest. A first-class place.
-Wm. Heins farm, 112 acres, one mile east of Postville, about
$8,000 improvements, firstclass place.
-165 acres, 1 1/2 miles north of Postville, best stock farm in
Allamakee county.
-Chas. Keuster farm, 5 miles northeast of Monona, 165 acres.
-Several farms in Delaware and Chemung counties, New York, stock
and everthing on farm goes with them.
-Also several farms in southern Minnesota.
Tuller &McNeil Land Agency.
Locals.
-Dr. N.N. Crawford of Waukon, assistant state veterinarian, was
over in this locality Tuesday on official business.
-Arthur Webster, Chas. Krumm and John Palas attended a meeting of
the Shrine at Cedar Rapids Wednesday of last week.
-Arthur Shepherd was a visitor in Postville over last night. He
has left Mason City and will locate at Sioux Falls, S.D.
-We understand Mrs. A.L. Meier will go home tomorrow after eight
weeks in Postville Hospital waiting for a broken hip to mend.
-Rev. and Mrs. F.W. Pease of Lansing visited Postville friends a
day or so the first of the week, all of whom were glad to meet
them.
-Over 40 persons, of whom 35 were members of the Frauen-verein,
surprised Mrs. Kuehne at the Lutheran parsonage last Thursday
afternoon and left a nice table cloth and napkins as a
remembrance.
Advertisements.
-Now is the time to brighten up with Sherwin & Wiliams paint.
Join the brighten up club. Schroeder & Stone.
-It speaks to the heart through the pocketbook...That's why the
Ford is a friend to thousands the world over. Bank the balance.
The difference between Ford cost and heavy car cost is
"velvet" for the prudent buyer. Two tons of automobile
just to carry four persons? Ridiculous weight! Unwarranted
expense! Of all cars, the Ford is the most economical -- because
it is lightest and has more power for its weight. All cars of the
future will have present Ford lightness. BUY A FORD. Think what
these prices mean - for the car that has stood the test: Runabout
$500; Touring Car $550, f.o.b. Detroit with all equipment. Get
catalog and all particulars from ...
H.J. Schuette, Ford Agency, Postville, Iowa.
-The Edison Amberola is a source of endless pleasure to the
entire household. it gives everybody the kind of music they like
best. hear the new Blue Amberol Records at ....
Thoma's Drug Store.
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Postville Review
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
March 27, 1914
Locals.
-Viggo Holter, a relative of Carl Holter of this city, arrived in
Postville last week from Christiana, Norway. He is a nice
appearing young man, 18 years of age, and likes the appearance of
the United States so far as he has seen it.
-Mrs. Irvin Wirkler has returned to her home in Garnavillo,
having recovered from her operation at Postville hospital.
-Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hoesly left Wednesday for Monroe, Wis. being
called there by the critical illness of Sam's sister.
-Geo. Lenth, of Elkader, was a Postville visitor Monday in the
interest of his Edison Diamond Disc machine.
-Sucker fishing is here!
-Town election next Monday!
-Guy Gregg was a home visitor over Sunday.
-Gaddes Brooks was a Waukon visitor Tuesday.
-Mrs. M. Mickelson is feeling quite poorly at present.
-Mrs. Frank Ervin was an Ossian visitor last Saturday.
-Loren Buttolph has joined the family served by rural route No.
2.
-Dr. Ray F. Topliff, dentist. Office over new Postville State
Bank.
-Mr. and mrs. Harvey Clark were up from Sunshine Valley Tuesday.
-Milk! Milk! Milk! Drop us a card and we will call. S.
Percifield.
-For Sale. The Schofield residence property. Inquire of Wm. Moll.
-The city drinking fountain has been administered its regular
spring coat of red paint.
-Otto Rasmusen and Milo Meier are home from Mt. Vernon spending a
ten days vacation.
-The G.W. Sawyer family returned to Orland, Cal. last week after
a year's residence in Postville.
-Mrs. Ruth Lee of Ossian visited over Sunday in Postville with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ervin.
-O.J. Blessin, physician and surgeon. Specialty of diseases of
the eye and fitting glasses.
-The public drinking fountain was put into commission yesterday,
and neither, man, beast nor auto need now go to Monona to quench
their thirst.
-Supervisor Weihe went to Waukon Monday.
-Art Webster was a business visitor in Waukon Tuesday.
-Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Pearson of Hardin were callers yesterday.
-Help Wanted! Girl at the Winneshiek Hotel, Decorah, Iowa.
-Rev. and Mrs. R. Kuehne were over Sunday visitors in Lincoln,
Neb.
-Mrs. O.E. Roebken of Garnavillo is here on a visit to her
sister, Mrs. A.A. Schmidt.
-Chas. Krumm shipped some Poland China pigs Monday to his
son-in-law in Sarona, Wis.
-Mrs. Teasketter of Ossian submitted to an operation at Postville
Hospital this morning.
-Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Busacker visited friends in Luana and Monona
yesterday and today.
-The first thunderstorm of the season pulled into town during the
early hours of yesterday morning.
-Keith Gray is now running on the Cedar Rapids & Omaha R.P.O.
between Cedar Rapids and Carroll.
Ads.
-Wm. Shepherd, attorney at law, Postville, Iowa
-Dr. H.D. Cole, dentist, office over Steele's Restaurant
-R.E. Glew, D.V.M., Veterinarian, office 1st door west Douglass
Pharmacy, Farmers and Standard Phones, Postville
-Burling & Burling, Attorneys at Law; F.S. Burling & W.H.
Burling; settlement of estates and a general law practice.
-H.C. Schultz, Harness Store.
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