The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-05-14


with the dust. We are indebted to our
obliging friend young Wright, with Bass &
Elmendori, for various favcrs which news
sathcrer can well appreciate :. We trust
our readers in Clayton county will not neg
lect preparation for our forthcomingrcunty
fair next fall. There has been heretofore
too little interest manifested in these an
nual gatherings Of the farmers, mechanics
and artisans. If we are disposed, and
seil-interest alone would prompt action in
the matter-we can have fair which. in
all its appointments would be credtable to
Clay ton Co. We present the matter
rather in the shape of suggestion, than
an advice. Mr.. Snyder, representing the
interests of Judge Cation, President Of the
Illinois State Tel, graph Company, visited.
McCrcgor last eek with view of opening
Us up TO direct tclegraphic communication
with the world. The subject was brought
! before the directors of our Board of Trade
who gave the matter encouragement. Mr..
r left impressed with the idea that the
propositions Of the Board Of Trade would
lead to favorable conclusion. Esq Ar
mold of this city has laid out 4nrs vine.
ysrd upon the buff in the 'rylr, of his
house, where the warm sun will Shine Yer.
tically upon his slips. We are surprised
that the attention Of our citizens has not
heretofore been directed to this matter. No
portion of tn country is more favoraLly
adapted to the growth Of the hardy varieties
Of the grape than the bluffs which environ
our busy, narrow city. They grow boun.
tilully, arc Il sa'ory fruit, paatable when
crushed, and require comparatively but
little cultivation =. Elkader, in this county,
seems to be an accidental place Scarcely
week passes but we read of one or two
casualties in the Journal. 1t may be fun
for the Local, but is death to Life Insurance
Companies. The last paper received brings
us intelligence Of the fracturng of little
girls thigh by fractions horse who got
frightened. The girl daughter of Mr.. Boil
lcr) was also otherwise injured, but will
probably recover. -. The Young Catholic
Friends Society will have ball and supper
at Flanders Hall, Main street, on Thursday
evening, goth inst. The object of this par
ty as heretofore stated, is the raising Of
| funds whercwith to build new church
large enough to accommodate their neces-
sites. They offer good bill to at! who
are fond of tripping the light fantastic toe
Make memorandum Of It =. The Railway
Company have erected new platform upon
piles for the convenient delivery Of wheat
in sacks from the boats. There is no point
on the upper river that offers such good
facilities for the handling Of wheat, as are
provided by the Milwaukee and Prairie du
Chien Railway Company We have on
our table the initial No. of the Star Of the
Vest, published and edited by T.J. Gil.
more, and Fitz james Mckay, at New Ore
gon, Howard Co. Iowa. The paper is pub
lished in quarto form and makes very
presentablc appearance. In politics it is
Republican, but wisely, we think, the ed-
tors remark I'VE conceive the less political
agitation there is till the war for the Union
is over, the better it will be for our eoun,
try. The Masonic fraternity of Prairie
du Chicn will celebrate ST. Johns Gay
June 24th-in proper and BETTING man
ner, and invite the brotherhood within call
to unite with them. Appropriate exercises
will be held at the Lodge Room, succeed.
ing which the company and friends will
repair to the Methodist Church, where APP
proprate addresses will be delivered by
Bros. Afford Bronson and John 7. Stone
man, \ tip top supper will be served by
the new landlord of the Mondell House,
after which those who are disposed will
have an opportunity to participate in a hop.
The affair is in excellent hands, and we
have no doubt the fraternity on this side
will generally attend. Mrs. c. NJ. Nc,
Neil is just re-opening her business Of
dressmaking on the second floor Of the
new building just erected on the burnt dis,
trict. Mr.. Mcneil is about opening large
stock of groceries on the first floor .
Milo Lacey, and young Bonham left Nc.
Gregor Tuesday, Oh the fine steamer Suck
er State with the intentionof going to Salem,
Oregon, via Omaha City and the mountains
The former has been for the past year
co,npositor in this office, and by his e>ti
mable qualities Of head and heart had en-
deared himself to all in the establishment.
He carries our best wishes with him..
The Haocksye S,ate will be down to day
with several companies of the 9th Mime
sofa regiment :. Mr.. Southmayd's new
two story building one door above Buck
ley's is rapidly advancing towards compile
ton. Mr.. Lyon is putting up a two story
business house opposite, for an auction and
commission house. u. Y. d. Benton is
laying cut a fine vineyard in the rear of his
house on Ann Street When the9 fruit
j. gathered may we be there to see IT,.
Lyman McKinnie has just rc,u,nedfrom the
mountains looking as large as life and twice
as natural. :. We are requested to urge
upon the ladies Of McGrcgor the fact that
a pressing appeal has been made for more
supplies, and in response to the appeal, a
meeting will be held at the Congregational
Church. Thursday afternoon Of this week.
\ large attendance is earnestly urged
The second great battle of CoIinth is inn
pending and Iowa has fifteen regiments
there Don't forget the time and place Of
meeting
HrSrlScToS'S DANDEyloS aSn WIN