The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-06-11
Nome and Otl,er Items,

Home and other ltclns.
During the past week we have had call
from Lauman, of the Lansing Argus, Mer
ril! of the Prairie du Chen Courier, an,
Cover Of the Grant County Herald. Thes
gentlemen all had the appearance Of re
presenting good CONSTITUENCIES, and seemed
as light-hcarted and happy as ''any othc
man." Cover has just been purchasing
one Of Days celebrated medal jobbers
with which to do up the work for good ole
Grant in expeditions as well as neat man
ner. Merrill has just returned from fish
ing campaign, on which occasion he caught
something else than bad cold" 1t was
tantalizing to one who could not leave
home to enjoy the same, to have him tell
Of the handsome speckled fellows who were
persuaded out Of the water into his respec.
table but uncomfortable basket. Lauman
has been out on the frontier, at the juno.
ton Of the Milwaukee and the Me.nom-i.
nee, where there is said to be smart trad.
ing post, rejoicing in the ambitious name
of Scream City," He freely conversed
with the natives without the use of inter.
prefers. Come again, gentlemen. Lamp
son & Powers held sociablc one night
last week. Several ladies and gentlemen
came in during the evening. There was
an evident GOODNESS between the proprie-
tors and their guests, which we observed
seemed to be very "palatablc," and added
to, rather than marred the interest Of the
campany. Really their ice cream is a
tip top affair, served with faultess grace by
Jesse, who is true ultra marine. Half Of
the ills of this life would be avoided if PEG.
pie would cease fumigating and keep ceol;
Ito do the first, subscribe (and pay for
the North Iowa Times; to accomplish the
second get dish Of Strawberry, Lemon,
or Vanilla ice cream Of Lampson & Pow
ers. We are indebted to Robert Grant,
Of this city for brief abstract Of the acts
of the Clayton County board Of Supervi-
sors. Board was in session four weeks
1t was working session. About 400 diff.
ferent claims against County and other
matters presented to them were disposed
Of $4,000 was appropriated for building
= County Jail; $4,000 for fire proof
Treasurer and Recorders Office; $4,000 for
o District Court Room at Elkadcr. These
appropriations being the extent to which
the board is limited by law, they were made
contingent upon the citizens Of Elkader
and the county at large contributing liber.
ally in moaey and sites for the buildings
in private way. The amount of person.
al property assessments in the county for
this year foots up 1881 1921, ss, being some
$50, 900 more than last year. The amount
Of real estate assessments stands the same
as last year not having been assessed this
year towit: $2,294, 775,O 90, making total
Of $3,779, 696,ss of taxable property in the
county. In the equalization Of the various
towns the valuation ranges from $3.50 to
$1,000 per acre. "A gentleman arrived
in town one day last week having with him
one A. G. Grosvenor, Of New Oregon, who
was being conveyed to the Insane Asylum.
Mr.. G. was % years of age, in the enjoy
ment Of good degree Of health, with the
single exception just noticed. His derange-
ment is presumed to be attributable to mis-.
fortune and embarrassment in business
90. Where, oh where is our Fourth of
July Committee? Where is the man with
the subscription list? Where is the brass
six-pounder? Is the spirit Of '76 evanes-
cent? Has our patriotism all gone to the
war! Men of McGregor shall We have a
Fourth Of July celebration of any charac
err. The country back of US, one week
ago Thursday night had severe drench-
ing, the lightning cut up terrific tantrums
in the air, the rain fell in torrents, and lit
tie babbling brooks became for few mo-
ments, mad torrents. An extra from the
Star Of the Vest Office, New Oregon, brings
US the intelligence that the Turkey river in
less than eight hours rose over twenty feet,
and the rushing waters carried away the
fine bridge across the stream at that point,
which cost $4,000. Munson & Pearce
lost large quantity Of lumber, their mill
was saved in somewhat damaged condi.
ton. The pecorah Republic reports sevc-
rails cows killed by the electric fluid, the
barn of Mr.. Jennish, who lives near De.
corah was also shattered by one of these
quick falling bolts. Up on Frankville Prai
RE where water is seldom seen, the food
cut up queer antics, carrying away miles
of rail fences. The same facts existed or
Washington Prairie. In many instance.
seed was washed out Of the ground, and
the old Harry generally was to pay.
We see by the West Union Era, that hors'
thieves are prowling in that vicinity
Recently J. Armstrong, and Dr.. Brown
each citizens of Fayette county, have beer
troubled by these fellows. The former los
a valuable bay horse the latter, a span o
horses j. /. The Sabbath Schools of McGre
gor will have Union picnic Celebration o,
Wednesday morning of this week. Al
the scholars and teachers are expected t
be in their respective churches at half pas
o'clock-sharp. At 10 o'clock, process
sion will start from the Congregations
Church, and the other schools will fall ir
to line, as they approach the other church
es. A good time is confidently expected
Tho nicnin ,.,;ll ho hold On thu fxronndc q.