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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

PERsoNAL.-Wc are almost daily favored
with calls from active business agents OF
established eastern houses. In the past
week We remember particularly Mr.. J. G.
Byrne and Mr.. P. H. Malloy; the first
named representing one of the most honor
able dry. goods establishments in New
York; the other is the travelling sales-solic.
itor Of that old and popular House Of D.
P. Clark & Bro, dealers in Straw goods,
Hats, Caps and Furs. 1t will be well for
eastern merchants to employ pleasant and
we'll qualified agents like the above men
toned to visit McGregor two or three times
at least in the course of the year.
A. J. Bodwell, of the House of G. II.
Pierce & Co., Chicago, was also here and
hereabouts several days, working like q
sailor for the interests of the firm fortu-
nate enough to secure his services. "Bod''
is McGregor favorite; We always lose
the blues on his arrival.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

A few days ago an Englishman went to
Paris to take out q patent in France for
an invention to detect pickpockets. He
entered an omnibus and sat by the side of
an elegantly dressed ladv, with a very
charming face. Soon the Englshman saw
an expression of distress and dismay come
over that face, and felt Juggling at his
pocket. With cruel smile he looked at
the fair creature, who, crimson with
shame, implored him to let her go. With
true gallantry he released her hand, and
she thereupon stopped the omnibus, leaped
out and ran down the street with most
unfeminine speed. The Englshman was
highly pleased at the success Of his device,
which consists Of a,.strong calico diaphragm
stretched across the pocket, with an
India rubber opening that expands
to permit the entrance of strange
hand but will not do so to permit it to
aoithdrdw.
The following military promotions in the
9TH Iowa cavalry are announced.
May pa F Shoemaker, Private L to
I'd 1t l. 9TH cav. vice Schell.
May 24-S P Hughes, Private L to LIST
1t L 9TH cav. vice Luse.
May 24-J @ Rutan, LIST 1t K to Capt L
9TH cav. vice Mahanna.
May 24-W Angstead, Farrier NJ to I'd
1t NJ 9TH cav. vice Cartwright.
May Sd B David, Capt E to Major 9TH
cav. vice Heath.
June 1-R Wright, LIST Sergt K to I'd tK
7th cav. vice Pattee
June Nv Pattee, I'd 1t K to LIST 1t K
7th cav. vice Rutan,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

McGRIooR WESTERN r. R.-Ths cleo.
ton on Wednesday last, at North McGreg-
or, resulted in the choice of the gentlemen
named below Is Directors for the ensuing
year: Geo. Green, w. B. Ogden, H. H.
Body, j. N. Brink, d. Hammer, II. B.
Whitehouse, F. Andres, VIM. Green, John
Lawler. Geo. Green was then chosen
President, H. II. Body, Vice President
and H. B. Whitehouse, Secretary. It has
been told US that the company are re.
turning some depot filings from the juno.
ton (Counover) back to Calmer. Does
this mean an abandonment of the DEBORAH
Branch? Or whatp
The road is progressing we'll and giving
general satisfaction under the vigorous
superintendence of W. B. STRONG, ESQ
"Bill'' makes things hum so far IS the facil.
tiles given him will admit OF. Conductor,
Sher~in and Dslano keep every body tina,
travels, in good humor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28
MoNoNA, June 26th.

MoNoNA, June 26th.
EDS. TINES You may want to hear
from Monona. Mrs. Elmore and husband
have arrived here with their Photograph
Car repaired, and in good style, prepared to
take the best Of pictures at reasonable
rates. Monona is not "dull'' by any means.
There are four dry-goods stores, quite q
number of groceries and one or two drug
stores; the people are doing the best posi-.
bic to make an existence. On Monday
evening, the Sd, there is to be frst.rate
ball at the Boley House formerly Egbert
HoteD and the pleasahtest time ever ex-
psrienced is anticipated. The new Land
lord is FIRST class in qualification and he
knows how to keep hotel. We expect
100 couples at the dance; splendid sup.
per will distinguish the occasion. Nc.
GREaoR has special invitation. On Tues
day, the Fourth, there is a R. r. excursion
to Cslmar With Pic mic dinner on the pro.
gramme.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

D. D. FRASER, the gentlemanly Agent Of
the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company, is about to visit Fayette County
for the purpose of adjusting loss they
have sustained in the death Of A. F. Lra
cETr by guerrillas in Hickory county, Mo. =,
some six weeks since. This Company pay
losses more promptly than any Eastern
companies choose to and it is deservedly
entitled to the patronage of western men,
who feel interested in the success of home
institutions. D. D. F. will make Northern
Iowa his field of operations the coming
summer with McGregor for base. The
Northwestern make very happy hits in
their selection of Agents.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28
The Fourth.

The Fourth.
SToNExAN at Lansing is the orator.
LEFFINawELL at Clay ton-a dance in the
evening. CROSBY at Hardin. fireworks
and dance. At Monona tip.top dinner
at the Boley House, dance on the evening
of July Sd, pic mic at Calmar on the 4th.
At Prairie du Chen an Grafton by w,
Brown, Esq, and dance at the Mondal
under the auspices of BROWN, clerk and
general manager of the that popular House.
The Cornet Band Of McGregor will do the
procession music of the day and Williams
String Band will "call'' for tho night en-.
tertainment. At McGregor we must be
content with mix" unless the Philadelphia
Brigade have the nerve to get up a ball at
Evans or Concert Hall. To "a mar up
tree" it locks now as if our village was
left out in the cold, but there is time enough
yet if we improve it.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

SHINING CATTLE-There is a butchering
establishment in Paris where the hides are
taken off from the animals by means of
air compressed by force.pump in cast.
iron cylinder until it has pressure Of
three or four atmospheres. One or more
flexible tubes, fitted with cocks, pass from
the cylinder to the slaughter, house. The
extremity of one of these tubes is inserted
in small opening made in the haunch of
the slaughtered animal, and the compress
ed air is turned on by means of the cock.
The hide is then separated with the great
est ease, and with little or no exertion on
the part of the working man; and it is
not in the least distorted or strained. A
sheep by this method may be skinned
in one minute, a calf in two, and an OK in
five.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28
1.-THE soul / sway by, and the heart I bear,

"The soul sway by, and the heart Ibear,
Shall never sag with doubt nor shake with fear !"
Thus exclaimed the doughty Scottish Chief
when arrayed for battle and thus may all cry
who arm themselves against the Legions of
Dyspepsia, Headache, Ague, Sallowness, Ian
guor, Liver complaint, and all their concomi-
tant evils, with bottle or two of Plantation
Bitters, the original S. T. ls6O-X. This
great tonic, which is still increasing in popular
favor, and is effecting more cures than ever
before, is emphaticallythe poor mans friend
and the rich mans blessing Plantation Bit.
tiers are sold by all respectable dealers through.
out the inhab tied globe.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

Explanation.
We are in receipt of the following pleas.
ant note:
LAKE CRY, Min, June Goth.
EDs. TIxEs:-Plsase pardon pencil.
scratching and permit me to correct mis-.
take in the TINES of the 14th-the only one
in it, by the way. (Our correspondent
has the thanks of the office for finding but
one mistake-EDs) We know you are
not the blame.iest, neither is your special
artist the ,faultiest, for at this point he was
suddenly seized with that almost fatal dis
ease "agats on the brain" and was not able
to remain on deck when Mr.. j. M. Culver,
lady and friend miss MAeeEE) Joined the
Excursionists at LAKE CRY, and not at
Wiuona as tho artist reported. Glad we
went; sorry you didn't. Had mag nifi.
cent time enjoyed it mucbly, muchlier,
muchliest. How could we help it, when
the sunny smiles and cordial greetings Of
McGregor friends were so lavishly extend
ed to US. We are very much indebted to
all for the great pleasure experienced during
the trip. To Capt. Laughton and to Bass
and Lady we are under particular obliga.
tons. As our friends on that happy voy.
age glide along LIES placid stream may
they ever be as happy As when We met
with them.
P. S.-The only disaster on record dur.
ing the "merrie time" is that Of the sudden
demise Of the innocent fishes or. Laughing
Water" Some thong htless "boys" washed
their fantastic toes in the Falls and hence
the disaster; the water was no doubt excel.
lent for toes but death on the fshl
v N AZ
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

The RAIN.-Lately We have had rain
upon rain and the ground is wet with the
pluvial deposit. Just at this juncture,
while parlors and dining rooms are being
dam2ened with the beating storms, Genes
KENYON with an iron threshold calculated
to keep the watery intrusion out of doors.
By screwing this isDention to the base of
your door you can save your carpets and
keep the wife in more excellent humor
than the purchase Of halfa-dozen bonnets
or as many dresses.
KENYON has township rights to sell at
reasonable rates and as the fashion to have
carpets protected is now inaugurated it is
advisable to engage in this business at once
Address 0. A. Kenyon, at McGregor.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28
SteinWaV Piano

not to be affected by any of tho usual ricks Of
the trade" have taken advantage of the late family at
Fiction OF DR. Steinway sr in losing two Of his sons
to state that the Steinways dead and that they
(he deaers selling at very low prices instruments
made by his principal foreman. We therefore wish to
state follows:
FIrst-That Mr. steinway and three Of his sons are
living and actively engaged in the business, with
stantly increasing success and reputation:
iSec0nd-That his late had taken active part
in the business for respectively and three years
previous to their death, and
Ihird-That we have Meesrs. Stenway's letters stat
ing that foreman of theirs has gone into bust
for himself and that the many claiming to have
been such had been merely tuners, casemakers ETC..
and in their employ for few weeks or months
SMITH NIXON,
CLARK and Washington streets, and In Cincinnati.
+. HUBBARD co, Me0regor Iowa, Agents.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

Home and Other Items.
The oil discovery in Walton coulee, near
town, was discouersd last Wednesday by
Capt. W. A. Benton and q spade. The
Captain found deposit Of wagon grease
resembling crude petroleum and brought il
to town. This "spring" is therefore play.
cd out. See the Preston Advertisement
about strayed or stolen animals. Mr..
Gay has added confectionery to his line Of
business. A most excellent citizen is Mr..
Gay and we doubt not his goods are equal
~ excellent. Prof. Barnes of the Nc.
Gregor School tells US that Thursday and
Friday next will close the term till Septem-
Der LIST, so that the pupils Of this region
can enjoy the warm weather without hard
study; on Friday afternoon the rhetorical
exercises will take place. All are invited
to witness the Exhibition Of the two days.
Parents are most particularly asked to ct.
tend aud see the progress Of their
children. 1--WE are in receipt Of letters
from Mcrwin, "Line," G. T. Storm and
others from various parts of Dixie; refer
ence will be made to them next week. We
are also in receipt Of poetic contributions
with request for publication; if those
who aspire to authorship in the poetic chan.
mel will please to re.write, re.spell and re-
rythm till they get their productions in
shape suitable to hand to type sticker,
they will oblige US; VIC don't want to trans
late articles "written for the T1xEs"....
Mr.. Lincoln, in his debate with Douglas
in 1858, said that STATES, alone, had the
right to regulate suffrage, and that his vote
in Illinois would be against granting it to
negroes. Flanders BUS" is . good
thing. G. Fl. don't allow anybody to beat
him in enterprise. -" Jo" Henry, just out
of the corporation (no license required for
dancing y will give ball on the evening
Of July 4th. .Oa Thursday morning at
2 A. NJ, a flrealarm in American barn
hollow reused the people of this village;
the house was unoccupied and it burned
down; q German doctor, whose name we
have lost, was the owner .. Mrs. and Mr..
W. Paul are our creditors for an extensive
lot Of green peas; We used to think st.
Patrick would be our safest dependence,
but the Paul family are more attentive to
our earthly wants than all the namaesakes
we have. ~. A. Sherwood, Of Beloit, is
with US. Jack" was made out of the best
possible social material. If We a had town.
full Of such men it wouldn't hurt US much.
%. The calls on US last week and particu.
larly on Saturday were too numerous to
mention; it seemed as though every place
in North Iowa and large portion Of Wis
consin was represented; being naturally
social we appreciated every "How dye do"
said to US. 1. . Mr.. Joseph Clemens of this
city, is the getter.up Of the neat Omnibus
that Mr.. Flanders carries passengers to and
from his popular hotel with.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

The most wonderful discovery of the age,
and one which, if properly appreciated by the
people will save millions from Bronchial AT.
fections, Consumption, and the grave, is the
Liquid Catarrh Remedy discovered by DR.. D.
H. Seelye. Consumption cannot be cured, but
timely use of this Catarrh Remedy will save
many person who is now rushing bindly into
its merciless grasp.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

FENIAN BALL.-F. D. Colman Esq. the
Center Of the brotherhood at Pr. du Chen,
informs US that Capt. Bisbee of the Alama-
kee will make an extra trip on the 4th IL
8 P. NJ. to convey guests to the Fenian
Ball at Union Hall, Pr. du Chen ON that
evening. Mr.. @. requests US to express
the thanks of the Fcnians to that excellent
gentleman, Capt. Bisbee.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

Foote was talking away one evening at
the dinner table Of man of rank, when. at
the point of one of his best stories, one OF
the party interrupted him suddenly with an
air of most considerate apology: 81 beg
your pardon, Mr.. Foote, but your handker-
chief is half out of your pocket" "Thank
you, sir" said Foote, replacing it, "yos
know the company better than I do" and
he finished his Joke.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

We have nearly one thousand things to
say this week which we are compelled to
postpone. Our next paper will be issued
on Monday P. M. to enable this Office to
have unanimous fishing frolic. Beware
oh, We scaly tribes Of the Great Father of
waters how you touch the seductive copy
the TINES boys will tempt you with they
are all death on scaly things.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

A GATE.--MoTr of Hardin, is the general
Agent for . patent gate that beats them
all 1t rises and falls almost Of itself and
it is so constructed as to be out Of the way
entirely when raised or opened-the bars on
each side folding like fan. Mr.. Mott can
show you more Of it in q minute than we
can write in week and we drop the sub.
iect
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

SxIrH's American organs took the first
premium at the late Worlds fair, held in
Paris, in New York and at other State
fairs. They have the beautiful Tremolo
attachment; blow easier and speak quicker
than any other now manufactured. II.
G. Scorr is Agt. for them here and is
making great many sales.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

NoTlcE-Janes Wiley has this day added
70 bis stock large line Of Dress Goods. shawls,
Black Silk Basquines, Ladies Sun Umbrellas
and fns Hats. Ill Of which he offers at reduced
prices from former importations. Now is your
time to buy before the 4th of July. as the goods
are going Of remarkably fast. One lot more
Of the 6ne Hoop Skirts. 30 much admired of
late, At less than Gold prices. Call early to
avoid the rush.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

The Alsip Bros. have the contract to
build Brick School House at North
MeGregor. These very industrious and
worthy mechanics merit every paying lob
in town or city. They 90 ahead with work
and do it well. Some people do good
work but it takes brief eternity to com.
plete job; others are rapid, but the work
is worthless.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

SoLD.-E. d. RYAN of the LIST Cavalry, Co.
K. just returned from the war, has pur-
chased the News and Fruit stand of James
Redding at the Post Office. Mr.. Redding
has been long time confined to this buis.
ness and he will doubtless rejoice in .
delivercnce from it. E. D. will attend to
It with promptness. -
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

THEArREs.-All theatre-goers have heard
the cry Of "Boota," Boots"' when some un.
thinking fellow threw his leather-encased under.
standings over the guard or railing of stage
seat, but did you ever know an enlightened
audience 70 object to the exhibition of q pair of
WHEELEs's superior calfskin ornaments in any
crowd7 Guess not. WHEELER. Of AlcGregor,
i likely to receive the U. s. premium on both
custom made and sale Boots and Shoes.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

The following named gentlemen were
appointed as the Republican State Central
committee for the ensuing year:
j. r. Tracy S. A. Moore E. T. Smith
j. II. Smith G. G. Nouree Vim. Lockridge
d. Whitney Jr. w. G. Thompson j. N.
Brayton Thos. Updegraff G. B. Richards
j: G. Patterson.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28
500 REWARD!!

WyILLIAM PRESTO, convicted for horse stealing
w at Lansing, when within six miles of For:
Madison, jumped from tho steamer Bell Henderson
into the water taking with him Deputy Sheriff HALL
of Lansing, who at that moment had charge of him
Said PRESHO is % years of age height feet inches
vest white shirt drawers and socks has spare face
and no whskers. He had on Handouts
One hundred dollars reward is offered for him. alive
placed in safe keeping or delivered to me.
JAMES PALMER
454wl. Sheriff, Allamakee Co., Iowa.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

STATE DEBr.--The bonded indebtedness
of Iowa, contracted during the war, is
about $500, 900, due in twenty years.
The whole military expenses OF the State
have been about $500, 900, of which $780,
900, have been expended by the General
Government, and the remainder, exclusive
of the bonded debt, has been paid from
current revenues. No other State can
show so fair financial record which has
sent 10000 men to the war.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28

VENERABLE MoURNERs-Five persons
were at the services held in Keene, N. H.,
on President Lincon's funeral day, who
attended the funeral services in the same
church on the occasion of the death of
President Washington in 1899.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-06-28
List OF Letters

PEMAINING unclaimed in the Post once, at Me-
IL Oregon, State of Iowa. q tn day Of June, 1856.
ITO obtain any of those letters the applicant must
call for advertised letters give the date Of this list and
pay cent for advertising
"If not called for within month"; they will be sent
to the Dead Letter Office.
Stree Delivery of letters by carriers at the residence
OF owner in cities large towns, may be secured by
observing the following rules
81 Direct the letters plainly to the street ard No..
a. well as the post Office and State.
"2 Head letters with the writer's Post Office and
State street and number sign them plainly with their
name and request that be directed accornsly
49, Letters to strangers transient visitors In Q
town or city, whose special address may b unknown,
should be marked in the lower lefthand corner with
the word Transient
81 Place the postage stamp the upper right-hand
corner and leave space between the stamp and drec-
ton for post-making without interfering with the
writing.
IN. B.-A request for the return of letter to the
writer if unclaimed within 80 days less written or
printed with the writer's name, post Office and State
the lehand end of the enveop tho face side
viii lbe complied with at the usual prepaid rate opss
age payable when the letter Is delivered to the writer
Sac Tow IF
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STR !!

0NE RED COW with white spots on side of each
~ hip; had bell when last seen; has short tail;
medium size and is about five years old. We will COM
pensate in proper manner any who will give us
such information may enable said prop
erty. WILLIAMS BROTHER.
McGregor, May Goth, 1855. $50
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&O11eaea1s
The wrangls Of the radicals il rich. See
'this from the Chicago Daily Journal Of satur.
-dsy last:
president johnson and his constitutional
advisers claim that the United States Constitu.
ton does not give him the power to extend the
elective franchise in the different states A
certain class Of lewepapers contend TO the con.
'trory, and threaten him with pains and penalties
vt be does not accept that document 90 tier ex.
pound It. In other words, these worthless AK
the President to violate the oath, - he under.
Glands it. which he took to support the Consti.
tuition. And these be the same organs which
as1atled President Lincoln, and demanded the
removal Of General Grant and other officers,
4or incompetency"
The language above il no small matter. 1t
10 virtually telling the GROWERS Of the party
that their occupation = gone. ANDY JoAssos,
General Sherman. Negro Suffrage and other
nsttsrs about whom and which people ,OiH
talk. are growing interesting. Some beg Of
Andy. some pray and many curse. but it, no
oss to do either: there il too much Douglas in
hi shape to be driven. and late remark Of his
proves that be Il neither afraid Of hell or the
abolitionists. "Pressure" was confessed BY
our late President ~ the most alarming and
elective influence that could be brought against
hin. but the present executive ID not 'press.
me" man. To ono who has patiently waited
till fanaticism has bitten itself and exhibited
political mania, it 10 20 pleasant to witness the
change Of events that he has neither heart OF
pss 70 plague the miserable malignants who
would ruin their own interests 70 secure the
entire destruction Of their neighbors. A one
Msaist may run small church. school dis
tsict Or limited number Of fanatics ike him
self but when his notions are spread over {
world such - God has made for ell his children
IL plaster becomes too small TO cover thl
social, political and religious necessities Of thu
ease. We are now having an exemplidca
Hoa.
Andy Johnson ID doing about right. Gen
lhseman Il too much Of man to bend to til,
el6cial insolence Of Stanton, and Negro SUI
6ags Il to b left to the states interested. Al
I'll events this i the Constitxtisnal mode O
asttliag difficulty. and who, We ask, has righ
= complaint
We have no long leader TO write. "Andy
kths leader. and - long - be parsuss til
osth q ceostitutionality. We are With him.
0ass who, fon pulpit and rrsas. thanked