The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-11-11

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the conversation:
Nv hat does that man do |"
"Keeps saloon!'
"And that man--what does he do -
"Sells spirituous draughts."
"What building is thate"
"SalOon."
"What business would pay well in Ne.
Gregors'' l'.n
"Salooh keeping is ahead l" +
"lf you want to invest, what kind of
property would be the bests"
"Well, the title to land being in dispute,
reckon whisky would be good thipgp'
We didn't call in any saloons, so are un-
able to speak of them. We went up to
Methodist Hollow-crosstd over to Baptist
gulley-then went up to Episcopal valley
then into Presbyterian coulee--then over
to Munger's District-thsn across o little
creek to Ruble's discovery, into all sorts of
stores meeting with and being introduced
to lots of good fellows who we hope to SEQ
ir La Crosse, when We con repay theft
good intent"
We met lots IF good fellows in McGreg-
or, and all seemed TO be flush, and decided.
ly ahead Of the game.
We noticed some fine stores-a few
churches several saloons and dead loads
of wheat in town. We called on the N.sod
editors and found them out. Attended
representation of plate" to PAT RICHARDSON,
who should be- responsible for the "deep
damnation of its taking off," and had d
coed time generally
To the Mayor Of McGrcgor, and several
good friends there, 1--WE tip the beaver and
qualf the wine," in thanks for kind words
and wishes, and numerous attentions
shown. 1t must indeed be hard to die in
that city, when so many social, large heart,
ed men are on earth to divert ones mind
from care and trouble. Some day we hope
to see them one and all in La Crosse, where
the frc, dom of the sanctum and its 'cut
glass; will be rendered.
1t is but few years since McGregor be.
came town Of importance. Now it nuiris
bers about three thousand people, who are
wide awake and prosperous; two good
newspapers, some fine schools and i've
churches. 1t is the outlet to a rich and
| beautiful farming country back, and must
| always bs busy and attractive to the trader
AID srcculator Next to La Crosse, it is
the best and lirtst point on the river above
St. Lous, and like this city is SO we'll es.
tablishcd and SO we'll located that its future
is one of far more than ordinary promise.
We crossed over to Prairie du Chien
and spent few moments with John Law.
Ter, he well liked, indefatigable and hard
! TO b. at manager Of the Milwaukee and
( P,ailic du Chen Road, and found him as
Of yo,e, the same genial John Lawler.-
Such men as he are worth untold sums to
a rev country relying upon energy and
business tact for profitable development.
Returning from our trip it was piece
Of good fortune to strike that model craft,
the Var Eagle, of the Galena & St. Paul
Line, commanded by the popular Captain
Mitchell, who counts his friends by the
thousand Sam Cook, one of the best and
mos; correct clerks on the river, assisted
by a. E. Johnston, another good fellow.
presides over the books and finances of the
beat with care and attention seldom equal.
led. Sam Cook was Intended for a great
wag and the "design Of the builder" was
faithfully carried out. 1t is our opinion
that he knows mis- business, and has head
over 81 by large sight The War Eagle
is a good boat-well oficered and popular.
Her Steward, Frank Norris, is one of the
very bes; men for that responsible position
we ever saw on salt or fresh water. Where
he firds the many delcacies so bountifullY
served to passengers, and where he finds
such good cooks is a mystery none can
solve. He has been on the river from boy
hoods gentleman in every sense Of the
word, and wint JUssssnstss ully~@gndef.
stand concerning his position and business
is not worth learning.
This western country boasts some mighty
fine fellows, and none excel in the social
qualities which make life q pleasure-in
kindness and good feeling, the officers Of
the War Eagle, to whom as to so many
other friends We were anil are under so
many obligations. Long life to them all.
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