Iowa
Old Press
Postville Herald
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
February 11, 1926
2 Federal Highways Through Postville.
Postville has every reason to be pleased because of its osition
in the road building plans now settled up by our highway
authorities. We are to have two federal roads. What is now number
19 will be Federal Highway No. 18; what is now number 20, will be
Federal Highway No. 53. No. 18 is a trans-continental, east and
west road. The bridge is almost certain to be built across the
Mississippi River at McGregor. The state of Wisconsin has already
appropriated the money with which to build the east half of such
a bridge, Iowa will surely do likewise. No. 53 will come from the
Twin Cities by the way of Decorah and Calmar, extending south by
way of Guttenberg and Dubuque. Here is Postville's opportunity,
we are practically in the corner of four counties. We are the
best town in all of these counties with the exception of the
county seats, and only two of such county seats will be reached
by these highways. Every organization in Postville should busy
itself in a union of interests which will placee us in position
to profit by this situation. A tourists park will be a needed and
profitable establishment. Talking about it will get us no-where.
The situation calls for action!
Nuptials Tuesday.
At St. Paul's Lutheran church in this city at nine o'clock on
Tuesday morning, February 9, 1926, Rev. E.T. Fink united in the
holy bonds of matrimony, Mr. Walter Lammert and Miss Emma Kahle,
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kahle officiating as witnesses. The groom is a
son of Mrs. Fred Lammert, just north of Postvile, and the bride
is a daughter of Henry Kahle of this city. Both are well known
and highly respected young people of this locality and number
their friends almost by their acquaintance. Shortly after the
ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Lammert left by auto for Monona on a short
visit to relatives and upon their return will settle down to
housekeeping on the farm of the groom's mother. With friends
innumerable, the Herald joins in extending its kindliest good
wishes to Walter and Emma and trusts health, happiness and
prosperity may be theirs abundantly throughout the coming years.
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Postville Herald
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
February 18, 1926
Viola D'Enos Dies Tuesday Evening
It is with regret we announce that Viola De Enos passed away on
Tuesday, evening at the home of her mother, Mrs. George Redhead,
this city. Her demise followed a paralytic stroke suffered last
Saturday evening from the effects of which she never rallied. The
funeral will be held from the home on Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock. Obituary next week.
Resolution of Respect - John William Perry
Whereas, on the 5th day of October, 1925, God received from our
midst, our esteemed, and beloved friend, and associate, John
William Perry, (known to his friends as "Willie"
Perry), therefore
Be it resolved that in is passing, the Postville Society of
Southern California, feel the depressing loss of a dear and
honored member, also honored as an ex-soldier of the U.S.A.
Be it further resolved that his pleasant greetings and genial
ways are now to us a fond memory.
Resolved, that we hereby extend to the bereaved family, our
sympathy and love, in this, their hour of grief.
Resolved, that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of
the Society; that a copy be sent to the family of the deceased,
and that one be forwarded to the Postville Herald.
Dated February 3rd, 1926.
Velma L.P. Shepherd, Carrie B. Cornell & Hiram Booth,
Committee
Judge M.L. M'Kinley To Talk on the Air
Judge Michael L. McKinley of the Superior Court of Cook County,
Illinois, will on tomorrow (Friday) evening, February 19th, speak
on "The Causes of Crime and Supression Thereof" at 7:10
o'clock from WEBH Edgewater Beach broadcasting station of the
Chicago Herald and Examiner. Many friends of this distinguished
former Postville boy will be glad to tune in and hear him talk.
His many years on the bench in a city where crime is rampant and
gunmen get more flowers at their funerals than a decent man every
saw, combined with his ability to delve into the facts and his
fluency to express them eminently fit him to handle his subject
in a masterly manner.
Postville Farmers Co-Operative
The Postville Farmers Co-Operative Society held its annual
meeting last Tuesday and the annual report shows the company to
be in a healthy condition under the careful and business like
management of C.C. Sander, agent. They shipped 149 cars of stock,
7 of which were double decks and the stock sales totaled
$259,567.21 while the merchandise sales amounted to $87,676.91. A
goodly number of the stockholders were present at the meeting to
hear the address by G.F. Kersey on "Noxious Weeds and
Seeds". After the address the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year, all being re-elections:
President- F.W. Benjegerdes
Vice-president- S.A. Green
Treasurer- E.W. Green
Secretary- Carl G. Welzel
Directors- John Backhaus, L.B. Folsom, Frank Reinhardt
Hold-over directors- Geo. Schultz, J.A. Schroeder, Wilbert Wilke,
F.F. Hangartner, H.C. Meyer, F.H. Brandt.
Mrs. Jas. M'Ewen Entertains Friends
Mrs. James McEwen entertained five of her friends at luncheon at
her home Saturday. the guests counted it a privilege to be
entertained in the hospitable home of this delightful hostes,
whose connection with the early history and later development of
Postville and vicinity have given her a vast fund of stories and
anecdotes to be enjoyed by those who visit her home.
The Cappers Install Four Big Incubators
The Capper hatchery unloaded four large Buckeye incubators last
week. Two of these were sent to Postville, where the Cappers will
start a hatchery. They now have seven large and eight small
incubators. The total capacity of both plants will be 130,000
eggs. The hatchery at Postville begins operation about the middle
of this week, Boies Capper being in charge there. - Elgin
Correspondent in West Union Argo
Elgin Lad Killed
Donald Dennler, 3 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dennler,
who live south of Elgin, was killed instantly Tuesday afternoon
when a large log rolled upon him and crushed his head. The boy
had been playing alone outdoors and evidently climbed upon a
large pile of saw logs which started rolling and caught him. The
father was away from home at the time attending a sale. The boy
was found dead by the mother shortly after noon.
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Postville Herald
Postville, Allamakee co. Iowa
February 25, 1926
Obituary.
Viola Almira Robinson. Was born in Erie county, Pennsylvania,
April 27, 1858, and passed away at her home in this city, after a
brief illness, on the evening of Tuesday, February 16, 1926, at
the age of nearly 78 years. She came to Iowa with her parents
when but six months old and grew to womanhood in the vicinity of
Postville. As a young woman she learned the milliners trade,
which vocation she followed through life, and in which she became
so proficient that after successfully conduction a store in
Postville for several years her services were sought and secured
by various millineries in the larger cities of the east and
south. Upon the death of Mr. Redhead some 13 years ago, she
immediately resigned her position in the east and returned to
Postville to assist in the care of her aged and honored mother.
And from that time until a few days before her demise she
tenderly and thoughtfully patiently and devotedly continued that
labor of love in so faithful a manner as to excite the admiration
of us all. Viola, as she was familiarly known to us all, was of a
social and kindly disposition, ever ready with sympathy for those
in sorrow and help for those in distress, and during her span of
more than three score years and ten she drew about her a wide
circle of friends who today mourn her passing and sincerely
sympathize with those to whom she was bound by a closer tie. She
was twice married. She is survived by her aged mother, Mrs.
George Redhead; one brother, Lincoln of Los Angeles, California;
and two sisters, Mrs. H.E. Booth of Los Angeles and Mrs. Anna
Spurling of Minneapolis. The funeral was held from the home at
two o'clock last Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. R.F.
Galloway. Interment in the Postville cemetery. The out of town
relatives present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lincoln
and son Abe of Oelwein, and Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Follett of
Clarmont.
Card of Thanks.
We hereby express to our neighbors and friends our deep
appreciation of their many kind deeds and expressions of sympathy
during the illness and burial of our beloved daughter and sister,
Viola de Enos.
Proof of Will.
[abstracted from full text] The Last Will and Testament of Viola
de Enos, deceased, late of Allamakee county, Iowa, has been
opened.
Community Church Doings.
-The S.A.T. chapter of the West Minister Guild recently elected
the following officers for 1926:
Bessie Brooks, president; Aileen Peterson, vice president;
Carolyn CAmpbell, secretary; Helene Meier, treasurer; and Ruth
Service, chaplain
- Mrs. Douglass' boys and Amy Meier's girls S.S. classes, met
Friday evening for a most enjoyable social gathering at the home
of Miss Meier. About thirty were present. These two classes are
carrying on 100 per cent strong even if we have lost our church
building.
- R. Franklin Galloway, Pastor, Meetings in the School Building,
Morning Worship 9:30, Sunday School 11:30 a.m.
- The Junior Congregation will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John L. Gregg.
- The Brotherhood Bible Class is divided. Country and town groups
are striving to see which will have the larger attendance during
the next three months. Every man is invited to take his side and
help it out.
D.A.R. Entertains.
Little Lucy Daugherty Chapter of Postville entertained guest on
Washington's birthday at 7:30 p.m., at the large and hospitable
home of Mrs. Darious Orr and Mrs. J.A. Palas. Each member brought
a guest and more than thirty ladies were present. Mrs. Dorothy
Douglass gave a talk on "Some things in Lincoln's Life not
usually known". It was very good and full of interesting
facts. Mary Gray in costume as George Washington told "Why
he couldnot tell a lie", Margot Musser costumed as Martha
Washington gave a reading entitled "The Three Fairies",
and Mrs. Florence Musser gave a descriptive talk on Sulgrave
Manor, the early home of the Washington's.
D.A.R. Meeting.
The local D.A.R. chapter will on Tuesday, March, 2nd, be
entertained at a one o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. A.C.
Webster. Hostesses - Mrs. C.M. Kerr and Mrs. A.C. Webster. The
following program will be presented: Roll call, Revolutionary
Ancestors; Continental Army - Mrs. Prior. Leaders - Mrs. Prior,
Mrs. McQuilken.
Hart vs Patterson
The case of W.S. Hart vs Ira E. Patterson, a former tenant of
his, which has been on the docket for several years, was
concluded before Judge Taylor, and Hart was given a judgement of
$2770.60 on his claim of over $4,000 against Patterson and his
wife for furninshing them machinery, stock, etc., while on his
farm. The Patterson's later moved to Howard county and
accumulated about $3,000 in chattles, but got into the meshes of
the law and were sent to the pen. The sheriff sold their property
and he is now ordered by the court to turn over as much of the
proceeds mecessary to satisfy the Hart judgment above noted. - Waukon
Democrat.
Unknown Man Terrifies Lone Woman.
Some mysterious and as yet unknown man visited the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Bresnahan on the former Dan Williams place east
of the Fair grounds late Monday afternoon of last week. Mrs.
Bresnahan, with her baby, were the only inmates and when she saw
him coming toward the house carrying a gun she locked the door.
She describes him as a tall old man with gray whiskers, shabbily
dressed. He knocked at the door and when it wasn't opened picked
up an ax from nearby and began pounding on the door. Naturally
she was terribly frightened and picking up her baby she climbed
out of a window on the east side of the house and started for her
neighbors, the Oscar Anderson family on the J.C. Opfer place, a
short distance away. When the man saw her he pointed the gun at
her and voiced some threats. The Andersons telephoned the
Sheriffs office and Sheriff Davis and Deputy Hall went out at
once. It was nearly dark then and the officers could find no
trace of the intruder. They received a telephone message
Wednesday night of some stranger visiting farm houses in Taylor
township, but the descriptions did not agree. It was a harrowing
experience for Mrs. Bresnahan and she is still so badly
frightened that the family expect to vacate the premises. - Waukon
Journal.
Finger Nearly Torn Off While Dehorning Bull.
Dr. E.H. Schroeder of this city has been carefully caring for a
mighty sore right hand for some time past as the result of an
accident to that member while preparing to dehorn a bull down on
the Handy & Doscher farm. Ed was adjusting some part of the
rigging that is used in holding the animal's head in proper
position while the operation takes place. He had his arm over the
animal's neck when his bullship decided not to submit peacefully
to being deprived of his principal means of defense and began to
struggle. During the melee Ed's little finger became caught in
the rigging and he was unable to extricate the member until the
flesh had been terribly torn down into his hand. When finally he
freed himself, Ed's little finger was hanging limp and useless
along the side of his wrist. He at once came to town to have his
injuries attended to but finds it a mighty painful ordeal to go
through, this growing yourself together again.
Judge W.J. Springer Suddenly Summoned.
Judge W.J. Springer of New Hampton passed away suddenly
Wednesday, shortly before noon, at the Old Saniarium in Prairie
du Chien, where he was taing medical treatment. He has been on
the bench of this district since 1912.
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A fine little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chet Pearson at
Postville Hospital, Saturday, February 20th. This makes the home
blessed with three queens, but nary a king. With so much help in
the kitchen, Chet should always have plenty to eat.
Frankville News [Winneshiek co.]
Mrs. Sam Hoesly of Monroe, Wisconsin, arrived here Tuesday
morning to attend the funeral of her brother Morgan Bruillet.
Teacher Shoots Self to Death in Woods Near Centennial
The Frankville community was grieved and shocked last Sunday
evening at about 7:30, when the news was passed about that the
dead body of Morgan M. Brouillet of that place had been found in
the woods on the Henry Schweinefus farm, in the Centennial
neighborhood, where he had committed suicide by shooting himself
in the forehead with a 20-22 calibre rifle.
There are numerous reports afloat concerning matters that may
have lead up to the lamentable tragedy, but as to these we know
not, and as no note was found on or about the body to throw any
light on the subject, we leave it to our readers, each for
himself, to work out and accept the theory that to him seems most
reasonable and shall concern ourselves only in relating the story
as we have been able to glean it from others.
Morgan M. Brouillet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Brouillet of
Frankville, had passed his 20th birthday by twenty-four days. He
graduated from the Decorah high school with the class of 1924 and
had been engaged in teaching school the past two years. He was
this year teaching in the Centennial district and boarding in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. George Allen of that locality.
On Saturday afternoon last, accompanied by Miss Blanche Allen, a
daughter of the people with whom he was staying and who was home
on a week-end visit to her parents from attending Decorah high
school, he went over to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Schweinefus of that neighborhood to spend the night, Mrs.
Schweinefus being a sister of Miss Allen. Morgan took along his
rifle with which he had been in the habit of hunting on Saturdays
to help pass the time away. Arriving at the Schweinefus home the
evening hours were passed pleasantly in a social way and there
was nothing to indicate that tragedy lurked near.
Sunday forenoon the Schweinefus family and Miss Allen were to
return to the latter's home for dinner and after which Miss Allen
was to be taken back to Decorah for school. About eleven o'clock
Morgan put on his wraps and prepared to leave and with his rifle
in hand stepped outside the door and called to Miss Allen, who
went out and held a brief conversation with him. What passed
between them we do not know, but as he was about to leave Morgan
handed her the keys to the school house and asked her to give
them to her mother, who is one of the school directors, and tell
her he would ot be back to teach school again. Morgan then
started off and passed into the woods nearby.
The others shortly left for the Allen home, where the daughter
handed over the keys and delivered the message. Sometime between
twelve and one o'clock, Mrs. Allen phoned to Mrs. Brouillet and
asked if Morgan had arrived home and being informed he had not,
left word for him to call her up as soon as he came.
The afternoon wore on and Miss Allen was retuned to Decorah.
Supper time came and Morgan not having appeared at his home of
returned to the Allen's, a worried mother called up the home of
her son Charles in Decorah, whose wife answered the phone and
after hearing the story went over to where Miss Allen rooms to
see if Morgan was there, but he was not, and it is related Miss
Allen stated in effect, after hearing the story, "then they
will find him dead."
The news was spread rapidly by phone and searching parties were
quickly formed and at aobut 6:30 the dead body of Morgan was
found in a ravine in the woods not far distant from the
Schweinefus home, a bullet hole in the forehead and powder burns
on one of his hands indicating plainly he had come to his death
by his own hands and a coroner's jury empaneled that night
returned a verdict to that effect. The body was then brought to
Frankville where undertaker Louis Schutte of this city was in
waiting, who brought it to Postville and prepared it for burial.
From various sources we learn that Morgan was an industrious
young man and held in high esteem. Besides his parents he is
survived by two brothers, Fred of Frankville and Charles of
Decorah, and four sisters, Mrs. Samuel Hoesly of Monroe,
Wisconsin; Mrs. Harry Harvey of Frankville, Mrs. Norman Vick and
Mrs. Roy Gremm of Decorah, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all
in their hour of sorrow. The funeral was held from the Frankville
Community Church this afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. J.C.B. Peck
officiating. Interment in the Village cemetery.
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