Iowa
Old Press
Postville Herald
Postville, Allamakee co., Iowa
June 14, 1928
Want Ads - For Sale - Advertisements
-Limestone. To make room, I offer limestone at $1.50 per ton at
the crusher. C.H. Waters
-For sale. Three-burner Red Star oil stove with built in oven. In
good condition. A.C. Webster.
-Farmers. Mutual Insurance. Fire, Lighting, High Wind, Tonado and
Cyclones. John Waters, agent.
-For sale. Saddle horse, gray, five years old. Or will trade for
Ford roadster in good shape. Lloyd Kamp, R. 1 Castalia.
-Wanted. Men to sell Watkins products in 1/2 Clayton and 1/2
Allamakee and other territories. A.E. Reeck, West Union, Iowa.
-Wanted. Man with farm experience to look after our business in
this territory. Write H.W. Koeneke, 24 10th St., S.W., Mason
City, Iowa.
-For sale. One black gelding, eight years old, weight 1700 lbs.,
true to work. One Boston terrier 5 months old, eligible to the
registry; 2 cross-bred Collie and Shepherd pups, three months
old. E.H. Schroeder, Postville.
-Dubuque Brand Malt ... .52 cents. Why pay more? For sale by W.J.
Wagner & Son
-Used Cars "with an OK that counts" Quality at a low
price. R.E. Hecker & Sons, Postville.
Death of Mary Bearce
The death of Mrs. Mary Bearce on Tuesday morning last, brought
sadness to the hearts of many Waukon people who had known her for
so many years, says the Democrat. She had been in failing health
the past year with heart trouble, and only a few weeks ago
returned to her own home after spending the winter with her
sister, Mrs. I.E. Beeman. Last week she contracted a cold which
was accompanied by a severe cough, which caused the weakened
heart to cease at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday, June 5, 1928. Deceased
was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hall and was born near
Evansville, Ind. Sept. 4, 1852. She was 76 years old.
Sam Gilbert Erickson is Called to Eternal Rest
This community was greatly saddened when the message reached here
last Monday that Sam Erickson, who about ten days prior had gone
west to visit friends and relatives in Canton, S.D., and at
Inwood, Iowa, and also to consult a doctor there, had passed away
at the home of Louis Anderson at Canton, following a stroke that
he suffered on Sunday afternoon. Here, at the home of these old
time friends, everything was done that oculd be done, but death
came quietly on Monday, May 28th. The body was brought to
Postville Tuesday night, and from there taken to the farm home,
four miles east of Clermont.
Mr. Erickson was born in Marion township, Clayton county,
February 12, 1867, being thus at the time of his death sixty-one
years, three months and fifteen days of age. On June 24, 1890, he
was united in marriage to Caroline Nelson, who survives him. To
them were born ten children, one dying in infancy.
There remain to mourn the departure of a kind and solicitious
father the nine children -- Mrs. Bertine Buraas of Postville;
Albert of Erskine, Minn.; Mrs. Clara Aanes of Postville; Mrs.
Stella Loftsgard of Gunder; Myrtle of Cedar Rapids; and Selmer,
Elmer, Gladys and Florence at home. Alson seven grandchildren and
three brothers, namely, Louis of Lovina, Montana; Henry of
Clermont and Ben of Postville; besides a large number of other
relatives and a host of friends both here and in the many other
places where he was known.
With the exception of two years spent at Inwood, Sam Erickson has
lived his entire life in this community. Mr. Erickson has ever
been a leading spirit, and as such he will be greatly missed by
the entire community. The funeral services were held from the
home and the Clermont church on Thursday afternoon with interment
in the cemetery beside the Marion church at Gunder. Rev. Gunsten
officiating and assisted by Rev. Finck of Postville.
The large number gathered at the funeral from the surrounding
community bore ample evidence of the place that deceased held in
this, his home community that he had served so long and so
faithfully. Blessed be his memory.
Monday's Sad Fatality Drowning of Ed Larson
This community was grievously shocked about one o'clock Monday
afternoon when the news of the drowning of Ed Larson, a prominent
citizen and business man, flashed from lip to lip, says the
Lansing Journal. Mr. Larson left his home on Center street, the
old Nielander place, about 9:30 o'clock that morning to go to his
pasture, abutting the ball diamond on the west, to make some
needed repairs to a fence crossing Clear creek, which had been
washed out by the winter's freshet. Not coming home to dinner,
his wife went in search of him, and discovered his body in the
creek, partly submerged in about a foot and a half of water. She
gave the alarm and help was soon at hand, the body removed and
Dr. Frederickson summoned. The doctor worked on the body for an
hour or so but from the start it seemed a hopeless task, the
victim evidently having been in the water for several hours. He
had taken off his shoes to work in the water and had partly
completed the job, when it is presumed he had a fainting spell
and fell into the water face down. Mr. Larson has had several of
these spells of late and those first on the ground claim the soft
bank showed evidence of his having sat down on it before falling
into the water.
Mr. Larson was born near Elon, this county, March 11, 1879. On
February 26, 1902, he married Miss Ella Eastman, who with seven
children, five boys and two girls, survive him. His only other
surviving relative is his father, Louis E. Larson. They resided
on a farm in Center township until five years ago when they came
to town, became extensive property holders and Mr. Larson engaged
in the cattle buying business.
Upcoming Marriage.
Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Lorna Jean Dayton
and Rev. Paul S. Krebs, says the Waukon Journal, which takes
place at the Presbyterian church Tuesday, June 12, at 7 o'clock
p.m.
Two Allamakeeans Get Degrees at Iowa State.
Ames, June 11 -- Two students from Allamakee county were among
the 465 who received degrees at the annual spring commencement at
Iowa State College. Commencement services were held Monday
morning in the gymnasium. The students from this county who
received their degrees, their courses and home towns are: Barbara
Marston, Postville, bachelor of science in landscape
architecture; Ralph H. Martin, Waukon, bachelor of science in
ceramic engineering.
Rossville is Scene of a Serious Auto Accident
Rossville, June 12 - Melvin Smith, Roger Keeper and Judson
Campbell were seriously injured when they with John Burt, Victor
Hempstedt and Andy Sherbouda were all occupants of a roadster
which was wrecked when Sherbouda lost control of the car. The
accident occurred four miles south of here Friday night. The six
young men were returning from a dance. The car, going down hill,
plunged over an embankment, going through brush and trees for
nearly a hundred feet, turning over several times. Smith received
a double fracture of a leg. Keepers a broken leg near the hip and
internal injuries, and Campbell an injury to a leg, below the
knee, and bad cuts and bruises on his face. He was unconscious
for a time. Campbell and Keeper were riding in the back of the
car, having been picked up on the road. -- Dubuque
Telegraph-Herald.
Celebrate at Decorah Wednesday, July Fourth
Preparations for a big 4th of July celebration at Decorah are
well under way. Hon. B.J. Palmer, owner of station WOC,
Davenport, has been engaged to make the address. A program of
free acts includes the Polos, thrills by wire; the Friedlander
Bors., eccentric musicians; the Three Ladderets, a novelty ladder
act; and Chas. Riley in hand balancing. "The Winonas,"
crack Winona semi-pro baseball team, will play the
"Winneshiek Giants, and there will be harness and running
races. Music will be furnished by Decorah Municipal Band and
Luren Singing Society, with Thurst Kjome's orchestra for dancing
in the evening. The day's doings will close with a fine display
of fireworks. Make your plans to celebrate at Decorah!
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Farm Sale. June 23 - Jas. G. Birdsell, 4 miles west of
Frankville. Growing crops and inventory. Col. Geo. Waters,
auctioneer.
Kenneth and Clifford Ellis were fishing at the power dam last
Sunday. [remainder cut off]
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Obituary.
Katie J. Thompson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G.W.
Stoddard, was born near Waukon, March 21, 1860. Her childhood and
girlhood were spent in Waukon and vicinity where her ability on
the organ and piano made her a valuable addition to any
gathering. On April 7, 1878, she was united in marriage to Andrew
M. Thompson and went with him to Postville, where they made their
home until 1892 when they moved to Mason City. From there they
went to Des Moines, this continuing to be their home until her
death, which occurred Wednesday, June 6. Funeral services were
held at the White Funeral Home Thursday and the body was taken to
Postville for burial on the family lot. She is survived by her
husband, one daughter, Mrs. W.C. Verney of Lawence, Kansas, and
four sons, George and Will of Slate, Missouri; Roy of St. Louis,
Mo., and Bruce of Des Moines. A sister, Mrs. R.B. May of Des
Moines, also remains. Two daughters had preceded her in death.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Thompson and George Thompson of Slater, Mo.,
and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce May and son of Des Moines accompanied the
remains to this city, where they were laid to rest in Postville
cemetery after a brief service at the grave conducted by Rev.
R.F. Galloway of the Community Presbyterian church. Mr. Thompson
was unable to accompany the body here for burial owing to his
weakened physical condition. During a long residence in this city
Mrs. Thompson made many friends, who will learn of her passing
with sorrow and will sympathize sincerely with those bereft.
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Postville Herald
Postville, Allamakee co., Iowa
June 21, 1928
Thomas J. Fish
Thomas J. Fish, a well known resident of the south part of the
county, was born in Benton county, Iowa, Dec. 19, 1857, and died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Vickery, on June 10, 1928,
aged 70 years, says the Waukon Democrat. On Nov. 10,
1879, he was united in marriage with Mary Ann Fish at Vinton,
Iowa. Eleven children were born to them, five of whom are still
living, namesly: Mrs. Vickery, Postville; Mrs. Wm. Roffman, Jess
and James Fish of Luana, and Peter Fish of New Albin. He is also
survived by 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs.
Fish died several years ago. Many of his years had been spent in
this county, where he had a saw mill and had innumerable friends
who liked his rugged, honest character. The funeral services were
held Tuesday at the Presbyterian church at Rossville, conducted
by Rev. Van Nice. Burial was in the Rossville cemetery.
County News
Miss Althea Steffen of this city has been engaged as principal of
the Frankville school for the coming year, says the Waukon
Journal.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto E. Hager of Ludlow are the happy parents of a
baby daughter, says the Waukon Democrat, born to them
Monday at the Hall maternity hospital.
Revs. Stuart of Waukon, McCaffery of West Ridge and Reynolds of
Hanover, motored to Dubuque the first of the week to attend the
annual retreat of the Catholic clergy, relates the Waukon
Democrat. They were joined at Postville by Father Hogan.
Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins Jr. and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Panzer and family and Mrs. M. Blomquist, all of this city, and
Palmer Haberkorn and Miss Mary O'Keefe of LaCrosse picnicked at
the Old Stone House near Postville Sunday, says the New Albin
Post.
Weber Bros. of Lansing township began delivering oak railroad
ties at the depot last week, says the Lansing Journal,
hauling by motor truck twenty or more at a load. Others hauling
are Henry Frahm and the Andrew Leppert boys, some of them
contracting for as many as 1600 ties.
Messrs. and Mesdames R.J. Alexander, I.E. Beeman, Al Grimm, C.H.
Megorden and son William, Mrs. Ben Helming and daughter Dorothy,
and Misses Lizzie Spaulding and Jessie May attended the funeral
of the late Mrs. Andrew Thompson of Des Moines at Postville
Friday, says the Waukon Democrat.
A church wedding was one of interest Monday at the M.E. church,
when Miss Elizabeth Bassett of Edgewood, a junior at U.I.U. was
married to Paul Barthell of Waukon, says the Fayette Reporter,
the ceremony being performed by Dr. Henry P. Lotz at 4 p.m. in
the presence of about a hundred friends and relatives.
The marriage of Rev. Paul Krebs and Miss Lorna Jean Dayton was
solemnized at the Presbyterian church of which he is pastor, at 7
o'clock Tuesday evening in the presence of a large assemblage of
friends and relatives of the contracting parties, says the Waukon
Democrat. The church was beautifully decorated in a color
scheme of yellow and white in which the floral beauty of many
ferns lent additional charm.
Fred Sass of McGregor and Miss Jennie Russell of Lansing applied
at the Methodist parsonage in this city last Wednesday, desiring
to be married, says the Waukon Journal. When Rev. Temple
discovered that the groom-to-be was armed with a Clayton county
license, he accompanied the party to the Methodist church at
Monona, where he performed the marriage ceremony.
A wedding of interest took place on Wednesday afternoon last,
says the Rossville correspondent of the Waukon Democrat,
when Miss Florence Pufahl was united in marriage with Blake
Albright at the "Little Brown Church." They were
attended by Miss Marion Rosauer and Kenneth Pufahl, brother of
the bride. She is the only daughter of Mrs. Carrie Pufahl and is
one of our popular young ladies, active in the social circles of
the community and is highly gifted in music. The groom, whose
home is at Castalia, has been conducting the produce station here
the past year. After a short honeymoon trip the happy couple will
settle down to home life in Castalia, attended by best wishes of
their many friends.
Big-4 Calf Club Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Big Four Calf Club on Friday, June
22, at the Joseph Bodensteiner home. Stock judging and a program
will be the diversions for the evening, after which refreshments
will be served.
Two Happy Gatherings
There was a large and happy gathering of home folks last Sunday
at the hospitable farm home of Mr. and Mrs. John Leui, where good
eats and socialbility made them forget it was a rainy day.
Miss Vella Meyer entertained a few friends at her home Sunday
afternoon in honor of Miss Lola Kasht, who is here from Waterloo
visiting, and Miss Helen Schierholz, who is leaving for Monona to
live. The afternoon was spent doing a variety of different things
for entertainment until six o'clock, when supper was served by
the hostess. They all reported having a fine time when they left
for their homes. Those present were Misses Gertrude Sanders,
Ellen G. Miller, Helene Meier, Helen Schierholz and Gertrude
Schultz of Postville; also Miss Lola Kasht of Waterloo.
Eli Ridenour Passes in His California Home
Colesburg, June 19 - Eli Ridenour, a resident of this community
in his youth, passed away Friday at his home in Stockton, Calif.
He was in his 76th year and death came after a brief illness from
heart trouble. HIs parents were among our early pioneers, and of
their family of 8 children, E.S. Ridenour of Colesburg is the
sole survivor. The deceased is survived by his widow, several
children and the brother named. - ed. Herald: Mr. Ridenour was a
brother-in-law of J.M. Harris of this city.
An Old Hardin Resident Called to Her Reward
Sarah Jane Shaw was the fourth daughter of John Shaw and Jane
Kerr Shaw, an American family of long standing, in which there
were five sons and five daughters, of which now only one son
survives. Sarah Jane Shaw was born near Garnavillo, in Clayton
county, Iowa, on December 14, 1850, and died at a hospital in
Beatrice, Neb., June 7, 1928, aged 77 years, five months and 24
days.
From Garnavillo the family moved a short distance to Hardin in
1861. The comfortable brick residence of her childhood still
stands in Hardin, a sad monument of decay of what was once a
prosperous community before railroads changed locations of
cities.
Sarah attended school at Garnavillo, completed the course at the
Hardin grade school and continued her studies at Upper Iowa
University at Fayette, after which for a time she became a school
teacher.
On December 1, 1870, she was married to Edwin Burke Hinds at
Hardin, where they respectively abandoned the school and the army
to become farmers. They considered the 200 acres a fertile tract,
worked, prospered, and in the spring of 1881 removed to Odell,
Nebraska. In the community of Odell the family took an active
part in the upbuilding of a new community for 47 years. She has
fulfilled her full duty as a mother and housewife, managed her
own home and had some time for others. Till the last moment she
was interested in the doings of the community and always was glad
to see her friends.
Surviving are one brother, James J. Shaw, Long Beach, Calif., and
one son, Charles N. Hinds of Odell, Neb. The funeral was held
from the home of her son on Sunday, June 10, with interment in
the Odell cemetery.
Former Castalia Citizen Dies in Muskogee, Okla
Lewis Henry Shroyer, son of Solomon and Eliza Shroyer, was born
in Delaware Co., Indiana, May 30, 1853, and departed this life at
Muskogee, Oklahoma, June 11, 1928. While he was a small child his
parents pioneered to Iowa, settling near Castalia, in which
vicinity he resided until 1898, at which time he removed to
Guthrie, Oklahoma, thence to Muskogee, where he was living at the
time of his fatal illness. He was married to Eliza Waxler in June
1874, who survives him. Three children came into this home,
Burton, who was drowned at the age of 17. Roy of Muskogee, and
Frank of Wagoner, Oklahoma, both of whom survive to mourn his
loss. One brother, Baker Shroyer, resides in Beach, Calif., also
one grandchild. Interment was made in Pleasant View cemetery at
Castalia, Rev. D.F. Myers of the U.B. church officiating at the
brief services held at the grave. Roy Shroyer accompanied the
remains here from Oklahoma and spent a few days meeting with
those whom he knew best when he left here 30 years ago.
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