The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1861-12-11
Horne ana Othor items.

Horne and Othor Items.
Capt. Bevins, Of the 18th Iowa regiment,
called upon us last week. He represented
his command as being in The main, hearty,
tough, and anxious for scrimmage with
the rebels. The Capt. himself looked
hearty enough to cut down thrcc secesh
single handed and "chaw up the fourth.
There's metal in the Iowa boys. =. -. The
Lincoln Guards, 7th regiment, from Chick
asaw and Floyd counties, went into the
battle Of Belmont with ~ men and came
out with "a! "Those who fight and run
away, may live to fight another day" The
Iowa boys were too busy at their work to
consider this fact. 20. Horace Stanley, fenc-
ing master, is soon to open class in the
sword exercise in this town. :. Navigation
here is rather mixed at present strips Of
water and ice alternate, and crossing is
effected by means of sort Of Esquimaux
sledge-half boat and half sleigh-which
is padded in the water and "poled" upon
the ice. The running to and fro of these
crafts in dense foggy weather, gives an OBJ
server quite practical idea Of arctic navi.
CATION. On Monday Messrs. Mason L
Maccumber run the s. A. DOUGLAS, from
Prairie du Chen to McGregor, in II min
utes time-distancs nearly two miles. We
call that pretty good time. :. On Wednes-
day evening last, some seventy friends of
Rev. Mr.. Sloan and lady paid them a sur
prise visit At their residence The affair
was well conducted throughout, and the
surprise was perfect. Parties of this ma
ture often prove to be ridiculous failures.
but this ia every respect was happy suc-
cess. 1.-THE Gutenberg Sentinel has qui.
city and peacefully closed It's career hay.
ing died for "want of nourishment," Az its
editor observes. The Sd lecture before
the Y. N. G. A. will be given at the Baptist
church on Thursday evening, 10th inst,
BY Rev. G. w. Clinton. Subject, 1.-THE
Silent Revolution" Those who listened
to the fine Thanksgiving discourse of that
Reverend gentleman, will certainly expec.
rare entertainment. 4. Somebody who
has counted, says the Presidents message
contains 1873 words. Babbitt, Of the
Waukon Journal has had a world Of
trouble. His employees have twice STAN.
peded for the war. He came here last week
and got reinforccments that will probably
stick to him. .. "A. H. Wheeler has opened
boot and shoe store in Helwig's new
store building, one door above L. Suther.
lands. Mr.. Wheeler appears to be cour.
tcous gentleman, and posted in his biz
Charley Worden's cheerful face looks wei.
come to all passers-by giving good na.
tured look to the surrounding shoes, slip.
pers, CATERS, boots, ETC.. Buck & Bick.
noll have partitioned off neat room in
their store for the display of Singers Sew
ing machines, which they keep for sale. j..
Bass & Grant are improving their corner
room. A new front, and entire remodel
ing Of the room bespeaks increased facilities
for the necessities Of growing trade. a.. i.
Speaking Of improvements reminds US
that j. I. Buckley is nearly ready to &C.
cupy his new store building, near his resi-
dence. He will have the finest room in
town, when it is finished Rev. Mr..
Himmler, of the German Lutheran church.
has opened German school in the small
building in the rear Of the Congregational
church. :. Santa Claus has made Giles
Jewelry store his headquarters for toys
and holiday presents. There is variety, and
abundance, enough to satisfy every fancy
and appcase every desire of the McGrcgor
JUVENILES. There are also some elegant
presents for adults, which challenge admi-
ration. &c. G. Williams, at Ayers 4 Co.'S
store has Specimen copy" of Finkle &
Lyons sewing machines which recently
took the first premiums at the New York
state Fair. Mr.. w. is general agent for
this state and will take pleasure in showing
these excellent machines to the public. ..
Wooliscroft 4 Peck have enlarged their
rooms and built produce buyers observa-
tory Immediately in the rear of them. It
is a good place for negotiations.