The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-06-04


The burnt district is to be rebuilt right
off. A large force of workmcn are now
engaged in laying the foundations. The
new buildings will be mainly Of brick, and
we'll finished, They will look finely when
finished and occupied. There arc now some
two dozen buildings in process of erection
in various portions Of the village. Mechan-
les are all busy and contented. The growth
Of the town is irrepressible. .. Our worthy
young townsman, Frank Hammer was ad-
mitted to the bar, at the last session of the
District Court for this county. Our re-
porter, who was admitted behind the
scenes informs US that when Frank was
questioned as to what would be his first
step when engaged by client to prosecute
claim or suit, he replied promptly, ITO
collect the fee" When asked what he
would do if his client bad no money, he
said he "would take his note" This was
deemed eminently satisfactory. He has
been an indefatigable student for. several
years and will do credit to himself and the
legal profession. He has already qualified
as Prosecuting Attorney for the Court Of
McGregor, and will at once enter upon the
discharge Of his duties. -. Tho District
Court for Clayton County, will have an
adjourned session at Elkaker, commencing
two weeks from to- day-the 18th inst
We understand that several important
cases, including one involving the validity
of Lee h Kinnairds assignment, will come
up for adjudication 80. The Court of Nc
Gregor His Honor, Judge Baugh prcsid-
ing, will commence its sessions next Mon
day at the Court Room, on Main street,
second floor Of the building now occupied
by Frank Curtis, as the New World Sa.
soon. :. Our friend Captain Sladden is
about opening new lumber yard in town.
Particulars byand by, when he gets his
stock out of wct-his stock at present
having the form and semblance of float.
ing dry dock, moored in the river on the
east front Of the Times Office. The Clay
ton Co. Journal mentions the departure of
Jonathan Kaufman, ex-sheriff Of Clayton
county, Alex. Predmore, ex publishcr Of
the Prairie du Chen Loyalist, and II. Nc
Donald, for California, overland route
The good wishes Of numerous friends 60
with them. Next week Tuesday, it will
be borne in mind, is the time set spar: for
the holding Of the semi annual meeting of
the Clayton Co. Sabbath School Associa.
ton. IF you hear anybody in town con
graduate Col. Richardson on the matter Of
his leaving town, don't inquire where he is
going, for he will be likely to say he is 60
ing to leave you. The Nesos copied from
the hotel register Of the American House,
the following characteristic entry, which
will throw some light on the matter: MAY
%, A. p. Richardson Residence, Narrow
City. Destination Heaven" Rev. II.
S. Bronson, Of Faycttc county, arrived al
the McGregor House on the I'd inst, en-
route home with his sick nephew, VIM. D
Hartsough, of Co. + Sd Regiment Captain
Newcomb. Young II. was attacked early
in the winter with the measles and at time
of the battle Of Pittsburg had very nearly
recovered when tn, typhoid fever Set in
reducing him very low, which was follow
ed by the diarrhea. In this condition h
was sent to the hospital at Mt. Vernon
where his uncle found him and commenc
ed the journey homeward on Friday last
W. are glad to know that though yer,
weak our young friend is gaining strength
rapidly. q. . Postmaster Benton, with vie,
OF accommodating the public in the great
est degree, has recently extended the rang
of his boxes and drawers, and opcnet
another delivery, to facilitate the deliver,
of mail matter. This attention to the ne
cessities of the public is praiseworthy il
the highest degree. The amount Of mai
matter which passes daily through this of
fee is very large, and to enable him to as
sort with rapidity, the ingenuity Of Mr.. B
has devised novel turret-shaped, Monitor
looking, distributing stand, which YER.
satisfactorily meets the requirements Of tn
occasion The Sabbath School childrel
Of McGrcgor, with all their teachers an
friends anticipate very happy picnic Of
Wednesday, the lth inst, one week iron
to-day. The locality for the affair is no
yet definitely settled, but it is understood
it will be near the head Of one Of the beau
tful ravines or coulccs which diverge fron
the business center Of this lively little me
polls. As may we'll be imagined, all 9
the little lads and misses are on the tip to
of expectation :. .Chas. D. Carrier, Of &c
X, LIST Iowa cavalry, is in town.. lookin
somewhat sunburnt, but very robust ant
healthy. Soldering seems to 60 well wit
him. He reports the boys in the best G
spirits.
For the TINES.
Thanks.
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