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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

From OILDoM - We are in receipt OF a
very handsome exchange pap,r, the Reno
Times, ublshcd at Reno, Venango county,
Pa, near the c.ntre Of the oil regions. 1t
literally rnns in oil, oil incidents &c,
though several OF its columns are filled
with lively. interesting matter Of local and
general interest. 5. ID. Page is the Editor.
We are also in receipt Of the Chronicle,
a less precautions exchange edited by Ed.
A. Stevens and published at Tideoutc, Pa.
The Chronicle is very interesting oil re.
porter and locally about as witty sheet as
we get. Boys, may you" pockets be boiled
in oil wv
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

MEDIcAL.-Df. Smyth, of Dubuque, has
been in TO sec US, and says, owing to stress OF
weather, the pressure of circumstances, &C.,
he is obliged to harbor in McGregor during
the present winter, and he will devote his
time and attention, in applying those med
ical agents, with which long study and
experience in civil, and military practice
has made him acquainted, in relieving "tha
ills that flesh is heir to-" He has already
gained such reputation among US for skill
and ability in his profession, that we feel
fully justified in advising. II any be sick
among you. call in The doctor. He can be
foun,, at DR.. Bowers Office.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

Died.
ApDecorah Iowa on Friday, December 9th.
1865 Of an attack of Bilious cholic and con.
sequent prostraton, A. H. White, aged about
80 years.
The deceased was well known to Northern
Iowa and particularly to the people of this city.
He had no superior in social worth, or ntegr-
ceived by all his acquaintances in McGrcgor,
with feelings Of most profound sorrow. He
leayesa wife and infant daughter, to mourn
for their earthly protector Many a heart in
this vicinity condoles with them in all the
sincerity Of warmest friendship
The deceased was Mason, and was buried in
the ceremonisis Of the Order. BY request of
the Lodge of which he was a member we pub.
| ishas below:
HAsAoxY LoroE. Gu D. A. F. and A. M :,
DEBORAH, Iowa:-
We, your committee, appointed to prepare
resolutions serving to express Our feelings.
| and those Of the Fraternity ut large, in regard
| to the death OF our worthy brother A. II.
| White, on the 9Th inst submit the follow
ing
WHERE'S. 1t has pleased the "Grand Arch
itect Of the Universe" in the manifestation Of
His Infinite wisdom and goodness, to remove
| from our circle by death. our much beloved
| brother, A. II White; and whereas, it becomes
US as Masons not to repine at the hand that
| atflicts, but humbly submit to the will Of Cod
and extend our kind Offices to those who are
afflicted, therefore
Rcsol1ed. That we ever cherish in our hearts
the memory of our deceased brother, who by
| his purity OF character and conduct, love Of
| truth, general up light department and paternal
attachment, creates q blank in our midst, as
well as in our affections; and entities those
! who are left TO mourn, to our warmest sympa-
| thes
! Resolued, That in this affective dispensation,
our Institution has been deprived of one Of its
most devoted and liberal friends; the commu-
nifty an honest man; and his family all that is
lovely and endeariDg to them as husband
! and father
| kesotUed, That we tender to the afflicted wild
| ow and child four de parted brother, our heart
felt condolences in this their hour Of bitter trial
aud deep distress, and cheertully cumme nd
them to the consolation OF the MasOn's hope
and to that God in wIiom they put their trust.
| Resolocd, That We tender our sincere thanks
to the brethren Of other Lodges for so kindly
AIDING US III the performance OF our duties Oh
this sad aud solemn occasion; and likewise TO
the citizens and friends Of the deceased gener.
ally, who participated in the burial service OF
| our brother and friend.
hesoiued, That the foregoing resolutions be
published in the Dec3rah Republic and NORTH
| fora Times and a copy thereof sent to the
father and widow off our lamented brother.
W. IL BUaFoRD, COMMITTEES
G. MCKAY,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

Gregor Hall. will finish up Christmas (Mon.
day next with dance. The Hops at Dorr's
Hall are always satisfactory. On this occasion
he has engaged the old Ethiopian Band"
headed by Jim Williams the splendid violnst
and caller.
An invitation is extended to the TINES
Corps entire knowing the satisfaction Of
those who frequently place themselves in the
range of Jim's music, and DORIS generosity,
We promise to be there. Tickets ST. 50. Car.
raige free.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

GENEROSITY BALL The numerous and
generous friends of ANDY GArFSEY and
family, (made houseless and almost ward
robe.less by the late fire) desire to extend
to him the benefits resulting from Coil
lion Party at Evans Hall on the evening
of January LIST. Thu arrangements as yet
are incomplete, but our readers in McGreg.
or " ho are fond Of the exciting and inno-
cent pleasures Of the dance may look for
"fall house" Maybe ther'll be few
pairs from the country, Il dun no ~
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

FRENcu.-Those who have visited
French's store since the receipt Of his Wiz.
ter stock, are enthu siastic in praise of its
beauty and extensiveness. His rich silver
ware, plated ware, pocket cutlery, gold
pans and pencils, jewelry, watches, guards,
fob, and neck chains, photograph Albums
ard other pretty as we'll as substantial
goods, cannot fail to charm all who are
wishing TO be givers or receivers of Holt.
day presents. Ifyou do not want to pur-
chase, it will pay you to visit the store As
show. ..-.....r &c.,. ..--
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

Translation. JAS. Harlan, Sec'y. OF
the Treasury, will allow US to thank hi"
for an advance copy Of the report of bis
Department. The Endorsement, "Confi
d.ntial and not TO be used till after tn
Message is read in Congress" was needed
So Ear as we have read the Report, we find
it very interesting, but it is too voluminous
for our paper an abstract will shortly be
published in this paper
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

FESTIVALS understand the Bap-
fist Church peopls will entertain their
Sabbath School on Monday evening by .
Festival: it is said the Christmas Tree will
be dispensed v:.h. The Congregational,
Methodist, Catholic aud German churches,
it is said, will each have Christmas Tree.
Everybody is invited to come and see the
church decorations, the presents, the re-
Treatments, and Above all, the smiling
faces of the little ones. We may not re-.
port the programme Of each church cor
rectly, but we cannot be far wrong. At
all events, no one is excluded from visiting
either church, on that evening, or any 9TH
sr VIXEN services or ceremonies are in
order. II you 90 to all Of them, you can
see for yourselves. "
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

Doc Malone is off on his second winter trip
west and northwest, looking round the exten.
sive Agricultural Implement circuit of our
townsman, H. Ruble Malone has made one
trip north and northwest, (througb Minnesota)
and returned with most satisfactory results.
Ruble is the Agricultural head of the North.
west out this way, and Malone is the best en-.
ployec that travels or writes in the business
All clerks, collectors and propristors admit it,
and hence this broad statement.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

Pre- sident Johnson writes to the provis-
ional Gov of Georgia aud says: NV by
can't you elect senator? would issue
commissions to members Of congress. We
are under obligations TO you for the noble,
tfficien, and patriotic manner in which you
have discharged the duties Of provisional
governor, and you will be sustained by the
government"
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

On Christmas night monday nexD there will
be a Ball, at Kanc's Hotel, Pr. du CHEN, Tick
cts will be $500. Wash Damon's Band will
play, and when the public learn that Tim and
Hoisington of the Cornet Band of this place
are engaged to assist in the music that same
public will conclude that Wash's is not excelied
anywhere. AIR. Switzer is the Proprietor of
the house. Thanks for Complimentary Tick
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

A CALL.-Henry Mcintyre, on business
furlougL from Tennessee. Scalled on US quite
unexpectedly on Monday. evening. He was
among US nearly all Of the year '63, as the
guest of Judge Murdoch, bis uncle. then resid.
ing here. and made many friends by his social
qualities, good conduct and genuine csndor.
lie is now in the employ of one Of the railroad
lines lealius into Chattanooga. snd;is up here
ONLY for O. week or tive.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

New TME.-On Thursday last We printed
new Tables for Superintendent Strong Of the
MEG Western
The trains West. leave North McGregor at
$50 A. NJ. and 1926 p Nj. Trains West
leave Counoyer at G;lO and IL ;55, A. NJ
Close connections mrie by Bishees sleighs
between McGresor, Prairie du Chen and the
railway trains on bo:h sides the liver.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
$3.50 Acres Of Land for Sale
IN CHICKASAW AND HOWARD
COUNTIES, IOWA.
An ORDINANCES to prevent cattle from run

ming AT large. ;.
Be e Ordained by the Common Council Of the CITY Of
McGregor That 1t shall be unlawful for any person to
suffer permit his her cattle u run at large within
the CITY Of Mcregor between the first day Of Noyem-
Der and the first day Of April.
Sec. 2. 1t shall be the duty Of the Marshal to take
up and jmpound any Cow other cattle found ut large
within said bounds Immediately inform said owner
IL known and said owner may redeem said cattle by
paving to the Marshal dollars each, and dollar
each iGr every day he may have to keep them Should
the owner be unknown. fail refuse to redeem said
cattle aforesaid for two days, said Marshal shall ad
vertse such cattle by posting written or printed no
ces In three public places describing the same within
said city giving Eve days notices and at the expiration
of said time such if cattle DO unreleemed as aforesaid
said Marshal shall sell such cattle at public cutlery on
the Public Square; and after deducting expenses shall
nav the remainder such owner il KNOWN and II not
known shall pay IL to the City Treasurer.
Adopted December 29lh, 1865.
D. LEFFINGwELL, Mayor
Attest-D. BAUGH, Recorder sv47'
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Thanksgiving Day was well observed at

Thanksgiving Day was weH Observeu az
the Methodist Church. Services by
Preachers Pancoast, Tucker and Sloan
The sermon Of Mr.. Sloan is said to have
bsen very eloquent, and suggestive, though
strongly imbued with the extreme ideas I
his party A copy3ol the sermon will be
published.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
M ARRIED.

At McGregor. Dec. 18th, by Rev S. Pancoast of the
Methodist Church, Major WILLIAM D CRooKE, late Of
the 2lst Iowa, to Miss SARAH s. CPDEGRAFr, OF this
city.
The marriage ceremony took place at the house Of
T. Odell, Esq, of this city We pleased to record
the surrender of the Major the charms OF Of the
most amiable ladies' May happiness attend you both
In the march Of Life.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

NJ. O'Brien is as snug as you please in
bis Brick Block adjoining the store Of
Daniels. Haywood & Co, Main street
DAVIS is still there, ard the sales go on as
briskiy as though nothing had happened.
See OBS Adv, on this page, with change
of location noticed
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

Many building projects are on foot for
Spring Any remarks about them now would
be premature. Brick will take the place of wood
and every inch Of frontage will be covered by
business houses, before Sci tember LIST.
+. P. Clark & Co. and J. F. Liebhardt occu-
Ply rooms in the TINES Block. You can see
by othsr articles and advertisements in this
issue whore all Of the burned out have re
opened business. Adjusting losses by the late
fire is ROW the order here.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

TIE OrrsIDE.-Editorial Etiquette! -.
D .adhcads... News and Items. "A Way.
fsring Man. -. Manufactures. Letter
from The 7,h Cavalry. =. Lamps "All
for Love-" most sensible little story suit
able for all ATTITUDES and localities 4. f.. The
F.ecmasons and the Pops. Miscellany.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

MATHEWS ball On last Saturday night was
well attended, the room was crowded with Just
as fine looking set of young folks and as good
natured and active "sprnkle" Of sold folks"
as McGregor can muster. Prof Jim Williams
and his musical aids know their business every
time Old as We are growing, Geo. Williams
and the writer this, cant keep away from a
cotillion party, can we George7
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

--latest News.
The burnt district in Charleston, s. c.,
Is to be rebuilt on grand scale by the
owners Of the property.
Government buildings in the south are
officially reported in fair condition general.
~, except the Custom House and Marine
Hospital at Charleston, which are useless.
All eagle, half eagle, dollar, half dollar
and quarter. dollar coins hereafter to be
struck at the United States Mint will bear
the motto. "In God we Trust"
Gen. Fi,z Henry Warren will not go to
Guatemala.
The French Minister to our Government
II now in New York, and it is rumored that
he will not return to Washington unless
some explanation is given him Of the ac-
ton of Congress on the Mexican question.
Gen. Grant favors the abrogaIion of the
test oath.
The New York Times advocates tie i'm
mediate admission Of Tennessee and Gcor
gia.
The French officers at Matatnoras expect
q var between France and the United
States, and have, in anticipation of such an
occurrence, mapped out plan Of cam
paign. They believe that an American
force will suddenly be thrown across the
Rio Grande, in which event the Imperial
lists will abandon Matamoras and iall back
upon Monterey, which they will attempt
TO hold.
Ex.Gov. Barstow OF Wisconsin, died at
Leavenworth on the 10Th.
Ex.Gov. Phillip Allen Of Rhode Island
died on. til: 10th. .ura
Between two and four thousand negroes
have been executed in Jamaica.
Desertions from the regular army arc
reported as Of frequent occurrence.
The legislatures of Indiana, Georgia and
Alabama have ratified the amendment to
the constitution abolishing slavery.
The heaviest loss by FIRE at any one
time this year in the city Of Chicago oc.
Cured on SATURDAY last on Lake and
Franklin streets.
A proposition has been submitted for
the transfer of the negroes from Virginia
TO unoccupied government lands,
In Congress, bills lave been presented
for equalization Of soldiers bounties for
setting aside 81: .440, 900, for the payment
Of invalid and other pensions for the
maintenance Of the freedmen CT the south,
&c. &c. all mainly of preliminary charac.
ter. The House passed joint resolution,
asking the president to suspend the muster
out Of the officers Of the reserve corps, and
bill appropriating $4,000 to refurnish
the white house; resolution was also
oassed to adjourn from Dec. goth, TO Jan
.sh.
The imperialist journals state th,t 1900
liberals have taken the oath of allegiance
to the empire.
The ''head dircctress Of the Fenian sis.
terhood" declairs, in q manifesto, that
ireland will soon become battle ground.
but more moLey must be raised. 1t is ru.
mored that the Fenians Of Chicago have
offered to fit out feet of privateers for
the northern lakes, when wanted. Col
O'Mahoney is orgarizing new military
department. President Roberts will coun.
termand Col. O'Mahoney's order converting
the Fsnian senate on the I'd Of January.
The prospect of negro insurr,ction in
some counties Of Georgia are reported.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

The W,nona Republicans "manufac-
turing" correspondent, compliments o
McCraney, by copying from the TINES, q
large portion Of his letter to US on the sub
ject of Home effort. As it happened, We
had copied from the Republican of thu
same acees liberal portion of it's correspon
denis article. The whole country is awak.
ing TO this subject.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

SAVED FROM THE FiaE.-WHEELER's Boot
Il Shoe store though always in "ful blast' has
not been injured by fire. He offers to his Gus
toners choice ASSORTMENT of winter Goods
for all ages and classes at prices which, as
heretofore, can not fail to be satisfactory.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

GARSAvILLo.-J..O. Crosby, ESQ, whom
we met day or two ago tells us that Mr.
BRIGGs has. almost completed his Academy
at that place. 1t will cost 81, 600 and what is
The hes, n, it Mr.. D.'s own earnings nearly
or quite put it up. Success to the Briggs
Academy! Professor, please let US know
when you will be open to visitors. Crosby
told US good joke played by some travel
ling sharpers on the people in that vicinity.
They pretended ION the gerry sly' to those
who were to catch, that their goods were
struggled from Canada and in this way
they could sell immensely lower than re-
gular merchants. 1.-The cloths worth IS
and 50 here we will charge you but S., il
you will keep still. We are out of trim.
mings just now, but next week We will re.
turn and sell you trimmings to match your
goods-smuggling prices of course!' The
prices paid were so per cent. mere
than our home merchants ask! The bit
ones have waited over three weeks, bu,
the trimmings have not arrived. We
should say the half smuggling purchasers
are already trimmed. ...... .....a
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

Hubbard & Co. arr in receipt of al the
beautiful goods usually sold shout the Hol.
lays. Cottage organs, mclodeons, elegant
gold watches, rich sets of gold jswelry,
solid silver goods in great variety of pat.
tern, guitars, vioIins, accordeons. albums,
port iolios,. &c. &c. in rich profusion.
See Holiday Advertisement.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

DONATION PARTY.-There will be Donation
Party for the benefit of Rev. X. Kicker. at the
residence Of e. Corlett. in Farmersburs On
Friday Dec. 30 1865, afternoon and evening,
all are invited 10 attend
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

FiaE.-A Gre alarm was cried in cur
streets on Friday night last, but 1t proved
to be caused BY tho burning out Of an up
town chimney. Lock to your stove pipes
and chimneys; the town is pretty well
burnt now, but there is ample room for
more fires. We have quit pleading for an
engine, hook and ladder company, for
buckets even, and little pre-. organization,
SO that somebody as chief could make our
weak means Of defence somewhat more
useful. But We desire to suggest that the
Common Council appoint at once COM
mittec Of three careful men to 90 all over
town from cellars to garrets and see
how the stoves and chimncys are fixed.
Their predecessors under Stoncman did so
and it was approved by oil. Do not delay
day! 49,. ...a. s...
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
COMMERCIAL.

T1xEs OFFICE, Tuesday, Dec 10-4 Pm.
Business not active. No sleighing-gcod wheeling
Pork begins to arrive but not freely.
River in good crossing order for heavy teams-
Weather colder. IS
See Benton, Bro. Co.'S Report for accurate prices
at this plac..
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

koRTE's Bali, at MonOna, comes off on
Thursday evening. If possible We will
accept the kind invitation of the Proprietor,
and Milo B B. the manager to participate.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

BROKE THROUGH On Thursday afternoon
Capt. Whitaker left this city with valuable
team and load ofsoois purchased for gentle
men in Brownsville. He trusted to the ice
and when within few miles OF Brownsville i t
gave way and his team and load sunk into the
river, the Captain narrowly escaping the same
fate .-LaCr0s>e Dan
IN most of our river exchanges VIC find
notices of loss Of life and property. Let team
sters, travellers and skaters be warned not to
hazard greatly till they can chop l6 inch
cube from the winter bed-quilt Of the river.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

GoDrY.-This after all, is the standard Mag
izine Of Beauty. The January namber is as
handsome as can be and we have no fears of
the Books failing il interest or excellence SO
long as l.. A. Cooley, its lifelong publisher is
spared: when he dies--not for 100 years we
hope-he will have his juaior associates so
educated that they can continue the work to
the "last pean rings
We are receiving subscriptions for 1866
Ladies will notice, and hand in OF forward the
So, 80 without del ".
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

CO. BUY FRESH GROUND OSWEGO WATER
LIME AND GENUINE ROsENDALE CEMENT OF
GLASS & SON.-yn a.a
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20

Those desiring stock Of this kind for retail or per-
s,nal or family use, for medical purposes, prr-
chase
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-01-06

For the Cedar Falls Gazette.
LINES


By MRS. NARY s. IArnRor, or TVS prsrn OF rrR uus
EAND, WHO DIED AT FREDERICKSBURG, pkcsnHER, 1862
Oh little we thought, as with hear. r-ndns parting,
We gaged on our loved one, IN yen,Rs tSres bloom,
That hearts would he eushroued in sadness
Oar brightest hope hanished, our joy turned to gloom.
His FORM cold and still, In Virginia is lying, b.
And the eyes are dim that in beauty shone,
The pine -boughs above him, in sadness sighing
Aud the breezes moaning dirge DER his tomb.
Though bitter the cup which Father hath given,
Wen drink il with patience nor will we complain;
Though miss hia, earth, yet our treasures in
Heaven;
And we know that our less 10 hi. infinite gain
Then CEASE my sad heart. from thy and rcpining
Though keen be thy anguish, stin hope in thy grief
For the fires OF afction the gold Is refining,
And grace shall sustain Gs and bring US relief.
sleeping,
And sigh Ger the sod where his ashes repose,
In hope of reunion wen cease from our weeping,
For death has been conquered since Jesus arose.
And when the last trump DER the earth Is resounding
Ny dear companion In triumph shall rise;
The Savior, with myriads Of angels surrounding,
Shall bear him away to his home IN the skies.
Ills body and SOUL then In bliss reunited, -' r.
Away to the regions Of glory win soar,
Where the sweet buds Of promise by death are no
blghtcd,
Apd loved ones shall meet to be parted no more.
Mid the fair blooming fields and the evergreen bowers
My companion, transported with pleasure shall roam;
Near the river of Life he will gather the flowers
That bloom its banks as II flows from the Throne.
And soon when relieved from these regions terre TRIAL
Wen meet him above in the home Of the blest,
With lin We will gather the flowers celestial, "
In the land where the weary forever shall rest
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1865-01-06

CIV THoNas' Christmas pr sent to the
wayward sisters-a worstcd l!rod ". y
Times,