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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-12-23

s. G. II. A.
The undersigned prompted by pure and
benevolent motive, circulated a subscrip.
ton for the benefit of the poor families Of
McGregor, and met that success known
only to those who have not heretofore ap.
preached the young business men of our
city on like conmendable missions; having
secured the snug little sum of $500. The
original intention of the subscriber was to
hand said funds over to parties who are
supposed tc know where relief is needed
better than myself, but inasmuch rs there
is feeling prevalent among the majority
of the paying subscribers, (by-the-way
those who paid the least have the most to
say, and some who paid nothing wish to
have all to .say,) that said funds collected
should have no connection whatever with
other funds raised for a similar purpose
Though other agencies, the Collector and
Treasurer hereby assumes supreme dc:a-
torship Of amounts collected, and for the
purpose Of properly disbursing, has associ.
ated with himself Mrs. H. B. George, who
has very kindly consented to assist in the
enterprise. Up to - m, to-day, have
collected 5000, so, while my paper calls for
1894, 80 cash, So in wood, S. in -four, sc
turkeys, and medical assistance when called
for
All those in arrears will be kind enough
to send in the amount opposite their re-.
spective names, and all poor families of
those who are in the U. S. service, as well
as the widows and their children among US
who are actually in need of assistance, are
at liberty to call upon my associate who
will visit such as claim to be in need, as.
certain the correctness Of their demands,
and if found worthy, draw on Treasurer of
the Self Constituted Relief Agency, at the
Office of Messrs. Bass & Elmendorf, who
will honor all paper properly countersigned
Parties in the city or country who are
DESTROYS Of contributing to this fund either
in money, grain, wood, or vegetables, can
do so by applying at the Office of B. & E.
who very gen erously offer free storage,
time and labor for any commodity coming
under this call. u. ID. FRASER.
Treasurer and Collector of S. era.
McGregor, Dec. %, '63.
P. ST. understand Mr.. Amos Pearsall
will assist Mrs. George in visiting the poor
families. D. D. F.
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removal Of masks, a good round Of pro.
miscuous chatting, few dances without
the hideous face-dsfigurers which at first
frightened US, the Star Spangled Banner
by Hammer and Mcintyre the farewell
pressure given, then "Good night to all |"
and the curtain dropped!
1t is told us there were others present
than those we have named but their per
sons and assumed characters were not re.
ported to us,
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No move against Richmond this winter.
80. .Meaghcr has reached Richmond %.
Port Cabe'lo (Texas) captured by Federals.
1.-THE Crittendcn resolutions offered by
Rollins and on motion of Lsvejoy they
were not tabled the vote was ia to so |
There is sense left, even in Congress. %.
Most bills thus far introduced relate to the
management of "the elephant" the U. s.
Government has won in the last two years.
The Ship Canal question is before Congress.
LIT is possible the bounties to volun-
teers will be reduced and the $500 clause
struck out. .. L. The Fed,rals are slightly
repulsed in East Tennessee. Gen. But
Ter is trying to effect an exchange Of pris.
oners.. The Chesapeake is re-captured
all but three Of the pirate crew escape.
Lookout Mountaindeserted by Federals.
Grant evacuatedi Chattanooga and retires
on Nashville. Hardee is in pursuit. 20.
Gen. Schofield asks to be relieved. Stu.
arts cavalry makes raid on the Alexan-
dria Railroad. -. Federal surgeons from
Richmond say that the Union prisoners are
we'll treated. =. Morgan reported across the
Tennessee. "A storm destroys the OBJ
structions in Charleston harbor. The city
is still shelled ga new rebel ram leaves
England. 80. European news indicates
secret alliance between France and the
South Gen. Rosecrans will be sent to
Missouri. "A bill is before Congress to
prevent the traffic in gold and exchange.
-. The two classes in the draft roll will
probably be put into one. One hundred
trains are on the plains starving and freez-
ing with the inclemency Of the weather.
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F havejust opened the largest stock
Of Photographic Albums ever offered in
this market. They were purchased at old
low prices. Cell and see them, also large
stock of all kinds of fancy goods for the
holidays. A. FRENCH.
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sy- am the sole agent Of the eelebra-
ted Seth Thsmas Clocks, the best in the
world, going fast and cheap.
A. FRENCH.
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A letter from Capt. CnAs. II. LEWIS of
ta,is Regiment, gives US the melancholy
news Of the death of I'd Lieut.. JOE CoEN.
zLER, the Captains Sergeant while recruit
ing at McGregor. All will remember him
who ever saw him-a quiet, light-built
Prussian, unassuming as girl, and brave
as Caesar. lie fell at Chickamauga while
leading his company against the enemy's
works. Capt. Lewis worked like hero to
secure a commission for poor Joe, and he
died in defence of his adopted country. In
Chickamauga Capt CRorToN and Lieut.
TonDE7r were wounded, but not severely
Capt STANTON, (recruiting officer at Lam
sing,) is not dead: LEWIS has letter from
him dated Libby Prison." he was the
cook on the day he wrote; says they had
one pound of -four, half pound of frs sh
meat, and one pound Of rice day each,
out Of which they could make "good
meal"
Capt. LEWIS tells good story Of the
means to get "luxuries' to friends in Libby.
He sent, four weeks ago to the officers of
tho 10th, a box Of clothing, &C. He says !:
I'm the bottom put two TASKS made Of
the size Of sheet of tin one made thick,
soldered up good and put p gallons of
whiskey in them laid them in the box and
put a false bottom, / inch thick over them;
then put provisions, clothing, &C., over
them, but could not write what was in
these because the cussed rebels would read
the letter: so | pinned piece Of paper on
each sheet, and on the socks, put pieces in
the boots, saying take out the false bot
TOM Our boys discovered the papers and
had bully spree over it. They acknowl-
edged the receipt by saying what excellent
Can Fruit! Oh Lord Oh Lord" STAN
TON says they wore smile for the balance
Of the day. Like the blockade runners, 1
can afford to lose two or three shipments if
I can get one into port. VIII send another
this week. send to-day detachment of
80 men to the field, in command Of Capt.
DyKExAN. The 18th is nearly all played
ont. l want to see MeGregor. l read the
TINES all through, advertisements and all,
to see the old familiar names; it seems like
home to me; perhaps some day I'll come
out and we'll 60 into business together
X So you think it would break
me to treat all my McGregor friends WE'LL
III try them one round, sure, if ever get
to your pleasant home. C. HI"
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SOLDIERS FAIR.-Giles & Bro. are ready
to receive all gifts for the Soldiers Fair
coming off next week. Bring along what
you have to give, and let US make good
time for the soldiers. 374
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COMMERCIAL.
TINES OFFICE, Tuesday, 3 P. NJ, }

TINES OFFICE, Tuesday, P. NJ
December %, 1868.
Cold last week with enough to make poor
shedding River well frozen and freight teams
ing steadily. More moderate and pleasant Mon
day and Tuesday, streets crowded with teams prices
of wheat and pork buoy ant, and the whole town as
active as a basket OF cells. See our market reports
re ow for prices OF all marketable articles.
MILWAUKEE, Tuesday, Dec. 22--1 P. NJ.
Gold, ISL l-2. Wheat, 1,ls. Pork, $3.50 to
$3.50.
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New ADVERTISEMENTS Please look them
over. You may find fortune in them
He who is not interested in the business of
the country in which he resides "it were
base libel to call him. 0 man of sense.
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9EVVA All III,

A Ii persons are hereby warned not to purchase n
~ promissory NOTE OF Thrty-Five Dollars with in
terest from date, given to Moses S. Teer and made
by Phillip Sullivan, on 9th November, 1868, due one
year from the date of said note. The under igned,
drawer of the note described has legal plea against
its payment PHILLIP SULLIVAN.
Dec. 21st, lS63.-375w3 .'s .'
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Lost.

an Saturday last between the Bank an the Amer
~ lean House, galvanized cylinder cscapement
watch, four holes jewclled The finder will be suita.
bly, rev arded by leaving it at the TiMEssOffcc.
JOHN LESTER.
Desem Der %. 1868. .... (375tl)
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rY- A thing of beauty is joy forever,
and pretty is that pretty does, and every
thing beautiful, ornamental and useful can
be found in Giles Holiday stock. Call
and get something that will be a joy for
ever. 374
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MARRIED.:

At Elkader, Dec 5th, by Judge Rogers, Perry +.
Tarbox to Miss Louisa J. Sousey, both of Strawberry
Point, Iowa.
At Elkader, by the same, the 9th inst, Thos. O..
Moore to Hannah J. Puckren.
At Wyota, Wis, Nov. 18th, Finley d. Pierce, 9th
Iowa Infantry to Miss Annie Ulvin, of Lafayette Co
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Toys TOYS I! ToYst!!-Wholesale and
Retail at Giles e. Bro. 374
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Tue Cru CAyALRY.-A private letter
from Major Drumnond, dated Davenport,
Dec 18th, to one of the editors Of this pa
per says: "Our regiment is at Camp Gam
BILE, st. Louis. l shall rejoin them in a
few days" The Major remarks, humorous
~, Il have been busy inspecting horses for
our regiment, in fact have examined SO
many that fear / shall be afflicted with
horse on the brain, If | do not get through
.soor', and | am sure shall be able to detect
Lors. Jockey hereafter as far as can see
him."
Henry Griffin Of McGregor, one Of the
9th, died in st Louis few days ago of
varioloid 7. S. Styles of the 9th has left
here to rejoin his regiment. Capt. Ben.
TonteN seems to be the pet Of his company
(D-they lend him to the other chaps to
perfect them in drilling. Good for Ben
1t is said the officers for the company were
NIL picked out and Ben was to be second
lieutenant. When Baker came around to
appoint the candidates for Captain and
first Lieutenant. supposing they had
their places sure, INDUCED in such eytrav-
agant praise of Ben as an officer, soldier
ofexperience, skill and bravery that Gen.
Baker broke out "By-he is the man for
your Captain !" and he signed the commits.
sion at once. The joke is good one, true
Or not true, and does credit to all the par
ties concerned.
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And if an investment and thorough trial does not
shack up' the above statement, the money will be
refunded. We say this knowing its merits, and feel
confident that one Trial will secure for it home in
every household.
Do not waste away with Coughing, when small
investment will cure you 1t may be had Of any
spectacle Druggist in town, who will furnish you with
circular of genuine certificates of it has made.
G. g. CLARK, & Co, Props,
Wholesale Druggists. New Haven, Ct.
LORD Il SMITH, General Western Ag'ts,
(375m6) % Lake Street, Chicago.
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Geld Advancing.

Geld Advancing.
Barron, the elder, (let US say the Father
has just returned from "the hub of the
universe" and other eastern villages, and
goods are following him in such quantities
as are frightful for house keepers. If the
heads of families buy all the elegant winter
supplies and valuable staples which ed"
has figured up for exhibition here there
will be the happiest neighborhoods in North
laura during this cold urnather that ever
turned their eyes in gratitude to the "pow-
er aboon." We cannot begin to enumerate
classify, or detail the beautiful styles he
has selected, the wonderful variety he has
assorted up for the benefit of those who,
for the last seven years have carried away
bargains from his counter. Go to the store
and look at the goods, ask the prices, and
you cannot fail to buy. JARRET, the bach
elor (not long to he so, however, will wait
on you with all a. single gentleman's diff.
dence. CHARLES, the junior member, is
kind and liberal no amount of attention
will be spared by him to render your pur-
chases agreeable and happiness complete.
Ravens and other assistants are ready to
aid the three members of the firm above
named, with all the skill and politeness
which long experience and natural kindness
prompt. If you want a spool of thread,
shawl, pound Of tea, or $50 silk
dress, 60 to BARRON & Co. and ask for it.
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DEAR TINES: Diffused, alt through your
last issue, observed what in its general
acceptance would be considered editorial
notices or puffs Of my friend Giles and his
business facilities, but which in reality
are advertisements, and written by himself,
among which noticed an article headed
Slime Watch Work" claiming to do finer
work and more of it than any other estab.
lishment in the country.
Now, Charlie, that will never do. What
ever statements you may make, or how
ever insidiously you may see fit to
make them-you may besprinkle the valu-
able "Tilnes," and bedaub the balance of
the News organs of the county all over with
your own praise and extollation-you may,
even with your array Of few pine sticks
and rat tail files, Complicated machines)
call to your aid man who was crowded
out of town not a thousand miles from
here by former apprentice of mine, (no
djsrespect, Rich,) and set him up as spe.
cial Heavenly gift to the profession, and al
though one might be led to exclaim, lis
this thy inspired artist, and these thy in
spred implements by which thou dost fab
ricate those delicate mechanisms, superior
to any other establishment west of the
Mississippi! Oh, presumptuous man, how
great are thy pretensions." Although I
have devoted too many years of application
to perfect myself, and have expended too
much money to procure machinery to have
a mere novice, by an "empty vaunt" of
skill, carry off the thunder, yet none of
these things will elicit any notice or consid.
Grafton from me unlesshe seeks to palm off
his own illusions and silly self praise as ed
itorial, and thereby seek, by this galvanized
course, to secure the endorsement of re-
sponsible third party,
Come over here, Charlie, and will show
you what complicated machinery is--ftted
up after the style Of the American Watch
Co., and three as skillful workmen as e'er
lifted chisel, who will show you how to
guide these machines to form the tiny parts
of watches. You can also divert your eye
from the homely scrawls you call engraving
over there, to the fine carvings, and grace
fully carved lines we call Engraving here.
You can see, also, the cords of watches
piled up on my benches by generous and
appreciative public. Come over, Charlie!
A. FRENCH.
W@ See outside Tor interesting reading !;
several letters from soldiers and others,
reached us too late for publication in this
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MUSICAL Another lot of splendid Pi.
amos and Melodeons just received at Giles
Music rooms. Those wishing instruments
will do well to call soon, for they are going
fast and cheap. A present of one Of these
At Christmas would make some hearts glad
forever, 374
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THos. II. BRYpGEs, Gle k City Scale.

AE Prices. of Furs, correct cd weekly by s.
NJ Lampson, manufacturer of Confectionery, and
wholesale dealer in Groceries, Green and Dried
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TEAcuERs.-The Clayton County Teach
ers' Association convencs at WINDSOR, on
Wednesday, Dec. 3Oth, at p. M. This is
the annual Hseting, officers are to be cleo
ted, and Other important business transac.
ted. A full attendance is expected. Mr..
E. P. Hall gives us this notice, at the re-
quest Of Horace Emery, Esq, Elk Superin-
tendent of Schools for the County,
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W- See outside Tor interesting reading;
several letters from soldiers and others,
reached us too late for publication in this
No.
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Learning. ---
This very desirable article is pretty in its
place, but to a log school.house educated
chap-and poorly educated at that-it is
decidedly laughable to notice the jaw.
breaking Latinisms our exploring parties
get up for the creatures they see i'll this
and in other countries. For moment one
day lately, We opened large U. S. made
book Of az. exploring expedition across the
plains, designed to give information about
the Pacific Railway route. The most of
with accounts of birds and their habits
pleasant enough to read about at the win.
ter's fire, especially when the book is paid
for by Uncle Sam and sent you, .franked
by your Member Of Congress; but how any
one can learn Railway routes by reading it
We have yet to discover. The Sage Hen,
or Moor Cock of the plains, is called Gen.
brocerous Urophilianus! What do you
think OF that! The ycllow-headed black
bird, is Xanthocephalus Icterocephalus;
related. probably, to Alexander's celebrated
horse Bucephalus. The lark is Tlupialis
Miltaris, the Yellow Hammer is Sphyra-
picus Varius, the little Wren goes by the
name of Regulus Satrapa, the Sparrow,
which does not fall to the ground without
the knowledge Of our Heavenly Father,
goes by the learned name of Zonotrichia
Albicoliis, and that beautiful creature Of
flowers, the charming Humming Bird, is
covered up in the Latin, Greek, or Sioux
language in letters following, to,wit: Sci.
asphorus Platycerous Poor little birdy,
how bad it would feel if il could realize the
roughness of such scholastic missioner.
Learned men tell US this is all necessary
in order to keep up the different classified
ton, &C., &c. Perhapsit is, but we do not
regret that our education is so limited we
cannot "see it." Sneh drastic doses of
dead languages would destroy our ability
10 appreciate nature, and kill all the birds
of the air.
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Len. Harris formerly, in the Express Of.
Are Mt Lrair;a A.. CL:-- = -. 49,
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Eds. Times We hand you below the current
prices of Lumber, &C., in this market.
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LUMBER.

LUMBER.
McGREGoR, Dec. 23d, 1868,
Office uf HAYT x BUR DICK.
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we regret they did not stay longer and
make the acquaintance Of the company.
Mrs. WILL B. and Mrs. EDWIN P. wore
dominos emily.
The gents were rich in humor and loud
on spotted prints. HENRY Mel, as the
Yarsles youth, with his immense coat-tail,
large tin buttons and mile of nose, was a
picture Of grace @ and made good "Ike''
to Mrs. P. Frank II. and WILL X. with
masks frigtful to gaze upon, short breeches
and the devils own clothes generally, were
the Two Dromios of Shakcspeare's Come
dy Of Errors. They didn't amuse the COM
pany much! Guess not! GIL. S. was
John Cdinaman (; he looked SO good ma.
tured we asked him the price of Tea
WILL B. was Sailor Boy. EDWIN P.
played "Oley" or the Norwegian and ma.
tive could not have beat him. LOUIS B.
was in Captains address uniform and look
ed decidedly military. FRANK G. in varia
gated calico, stood for lice Yankee We
thought he was "Uncle SAM GEO. Mel
was blessed with a countenance that forbid
all kissing without the removal of his nose
Bon. c. wore only u domino, Lut he took
large slices Of the fun and passed off only
as o "Common man.
Take 1t all in all the evening, to our folks,
was one Of the most pleasing in memory
and we hope all who participated in the
innocent amusement were equally happy.
After refreshments Of various character,
both light and heavy, solid and liquid, the
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Some eastern religionists suggest the es
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80. Wherefore fire came down from
Heaven and devoured their houses and
spoiled their goods, insomuch that all that
part Of the city was laid waste which lieth
between the moneY-changer's and New
ellis, the same who seleth all manner of
gums and ointments.
81. And the merchants and lawyers and
doctors who had been despoled, said among
themselves, We are glad this thing hath
befallen US, for now will we re build
this waste place and put up goodly houses
of brick.
35. The which they did and all the re.
gion round about marvelled greatly.
SO. And, behold, Hammerslough one of
the chief Of these who sell garments had
been sore vexed by the fire insomuch that
he advertiseth without measure.
81. And for time he abode in his own
house and made merchandise there.
3s. But he stayed not long, for he went
down rejoicing to the market-place and took
one of the chiefest of the houses Of brick.
|
| 80. And he said unto the women IF the
Fair. Ye shall bold your feast in my house
which l have left.
40. And the saying pleased them.
Al. And they made ready lower room
nigh unto the Inn named Flanders.
AZ. Wherefore, o We inhabitants Of Nc
Oregon come we unto the Fair and buy and
eat and drink that your substance may be
in creased and that your days may be long
in the land.
43. Know We also that word hath came
unto the scribe that there be chronicle kept
of the eight Feast days which are at hand
| A. He that hath ears to hear let him
hear.
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CATION

As csrala anprineiplsa persona are W.
tempting 10 palm ct on the ansuspeesing
public, ini,s,ionso Of my PREPARED GLUE,
I soald caution All persons 70 eKsmine before
purchasing, ard see that the fall name
sPALDTsG's PREPARED GLEI!
! ca Ire outside wraprsr sli others are
ssirdiing eearserfesss.
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SPECIAL. NOTICES.

Important Notice.
To FexkaKs-ifnnY oao suggestion = mrie
as.rah than smother, & Is The announcement
Ola rr,i.l e. the ~oasAs ssgtniags y eemnen
20 tbs sex. and lhs siolsaes q which j. only
saewaio tl.spssives. Mary goeA coast''a-
ton sllks an8es Il. sh1e fseuas wonder ,he
ss,ass. Tie aeryeaa rysiesn beeorae' AFFECTED
As sse great sirsls. asfhoc or?iaintesat eva
- sas rrlisG IL sssi perfectly relieve ~ sst
seuag., sale ~na'4fss par u the work Is tnAs
ssrnsf Isl. /. vhai HeyxTwru> Fotr Aso
nrxs has > -f,uRsi % most extr,me casst .ssa
most a4dsaassl le,,im9n.als c]sa;lra no dec
l~arsssor.
A.kiuti tbs caAlepee Of al who can Rppre
sla,s he relief from 80 ,nuch suffering, aad 70
aecsp, ,ht valued preparation as truly merit
Ing ma pa,e and lspae Of a true Anodyne y
the sgsa 81 JoHs l. H~rxSrwfit,
Proprietor,
Ehston. Msss.
=. sa'a ~ ~ isa'srs "a cify and c~npasis.
Ai.a.rn.pf 10, o~fliapqessifs Universal Cough
Remsa,. aas lissfs velf. Reisctie illis.
tor.slo IA es.ie nna re,a q, tsainespra
s,oes. Nasta AZ w.. VI.