The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-10-04

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Henry Kurz, of the Empire Saloon, has re.
turned from his annual visit to Cincinnati to
purchase a yearly supply Of that most famous
Of all American Wines, Catawba."".T. w.
Burnes, of Oil City, Pa, is in town, looking as
fat as though he (aad the writer) never saw
bushel of wheat. Tom. has struck oil certain
:.."Mr. J. Kennedy has rented "Big Andy's'
building for boarding house. Mr. and Mrs.
X. have the reputation Of getting up the best
of meals, and twill surprise us if their tables
arc not soon surrounded by bosrders Of the first
class. MIR Eaton and lady left for New York
on Monday, to remain abroad 2 years. Mr.. E.
was formerly one of the firm of Bradley &
Co of this place. See call for Caucus in
another column. ...."Geo. w. Haislet, Esq, Of
the Lansing Union, called on us on Monday on
his way home from trip to Chicago. We en-.
gagged his fishing rod for ramble among the
Lansing brooks in q few days. Armstrong
may 60 along if he will conform to the rules
agreed upon, viz: the utmost silence and cold
water. ...-Rev. Mr.. Tucker and family will re-
turn to McGregor. this week, from their visit
east.~...J. G. Harrison is at st. Paul. John
has horse shoeing on the brain as heavy as
ever, but communications on that subject are
not sufficiently interesting to copy and set in
type. The general reader cares little about
them, and editors are often obliged to be arbi-
trary e P. Clarke T. Co. are doing large
trade in Cigars, Tobacco, Fruits, Notions, Sc,
&c.. Mrs. Silas aibbard, of N. r., is visit
ing Mrs. Fales Cher mother); "Sile" will be
here in two weeks. On the arrival Of this Nc
Gregor favorite we shall telegraph for Teabout.
Kiunaird.s Stafford. Southmayd and several
others, being careful to reserve = scat for the
writer. .,.s..s 5... - o. -.
Paul Castle, Of Allamakee Co., reached
Iowa on Tuesday from two months visit to
Montreal Mt the house Of his daughter. He
gives US interesting details Of the situation
there. British troops are on the alert, drilling,
&C., &C, to meet an anticipated rising Of the
Fenians, or an attack from the Yankees
"Sccesh" refugees are quite popular there.......
James Redding is at home from his Illinois
fruit.purchasing expedition: we hope he has
made fortune. 80. A steam -four mill is soon
to be erected here above Warehouse No. l.
1t is said to be projected by Gilchrist Of Nc
Gregor, and Larrabee Of Clcrmont. Amt we
glad of it?......Durham and West, from James.
Vile, and w. D. Townsend. from New York,
reached their homes at McGregor on Sunday
morning last...-G.s Townsend, of this place.
was probably remarked to New York lady
on Saturday last at Monroe, Wis At least
"Gid" left here with. blood in his eye. .....Le
G. Ellington & Co, the only copperheads in the
State, are in alliance with the negroites op-
posing Gen. Benton--the Andy Johnson can
didate. A man who votes for Benton need not
be much abashed when he secs who are oppos
ing him.~...The Copper Creek engine is on the
ground, and Willoughby will commence boring
this week. 49,. Private advices from Spillville
reach us to the effect that Capt. Benton, Of the
McGregor r. O., Qate travelling tourist with
Hon. w. B. Allison for Stones beneft) was
introduced in that bees.drinkipg city as Col
Benton, the Soldiers, candidate for Governor!
Cart. being innocent of the German language.
did not -knok why he was so marked by 1.-THE
natives" until. Hank. Clcghorn informed him
Of the yuse. 1t is presumed that all the Spill.
vile boys will go for BENTON. ID ,zssaGs4
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