The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-12-20
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Capt l.. l.. Ainsworth, Of the 9th Iowa Cav.
airy, (now mustered out) called on us few
days ago, ola McGregor to New York City,
and the east generally l.. l.. is bctter.look.
ing than ever, as straight democrat as he was
of yorc, and he proposes to live several years
yet, il for no other purpose than to beat the
stealing. shoddy party who hare placed them'
selves in power by appeals to passion aid Gu.
pidity.".B. KsarP tells us that Elkader is i'm
of water.powcr for machinery is there, and but
little excrtion on the part of tho rich farmers
surrounding her locality would place her amoug
the leading manufacturing towns Of the State.
Knapp tells as that there was a very successful
raising Of Flax and Hemp in that vicinity last
season. With Wheat, Wool, Barley, Hemp
and Flax as basis of production, and tho rapid
Turkey river for poptr, what is to hinder the
profitable concentration of capital there in the
shape Of manufactures 7'...John G., Of the
Armstrong Lansing, published at the Journal
Office, up the river piece, was here good
many since our last issue. He was waiting the
arrival, from Chicago, Of a new job press,
which his increasing business forced him to
buy. When JOHN Or "Brick" or Teabout or
"Bill" Merrill, Of the Courier, comes to see us,
we generally adjourn, and make formal re-
quest Of Mayor Left. not ''to mind" them if
they are inclined to accept the freedom of this
narrow city. All lively young ones, and COM
ing from slow towns, they grow excited at
sight of our busy, busting business streets. We
can burn one.third of McGrcgor every year,
and then 'hold even" any rival on the upper
river. "John," SEES l, shave you any 'Frach! -
.....Capt Bisbee, of the Railway Across. the
River Line, in addition to his teams for the
general transportation Of passengers and bag
gage, runs an elegant covered carriage or coach
from shore to shore, designed more particular.
ly for those having ladies and children in their
charge. Car. works to earn the money he
asks for trip, and it pleases US to see him pat.
ronized. He is responsible and reliable-.
Mr.. Z. Shechans Ball, at Gutheil's Rooms,
comes off on Friday evening of this week. Mr..
S. has been absent some years, and desires to
see all bis friends on that occasion. Sheehan
has recently made extensive improvements to
his tavern house, and the best of accommoda.
tons can now be rendered to guests..."They
have discovered plant in India, the berry of
which will set person to laughing. Wish we
could have hada few to eat a year or two ago
when "wheat Oh the BRAIN WAS McGregor
epide mic Go away Trouble" if that plant
was in our garden. IT'S said it don't hurt
fellow AS opium does. Hon. w. II. ALLISON,
OF this district, please send US package of the
laughing berres--the patent Office has every.
thing.
G. l.. Bass left on Sundays eastern train
for New Orleans, pid Milwaukee, Chicago and
st Louis. in all Of which places the firm of
BASES L. Elmendorf have business connections
1t is probable that New Orleans and st. Paul
line OF steamers will navigate this old river
next season, aud it is best to be getting ac
quanted with our Gulf outlet to Europe. b.
Il E. are awake to business. .....W. Mcnamara
OF the Mendon or North McGrcgor House,
will be pleased to see his friends onl Friday
evening, the a9th. to participate in Ball to be
given there ut that time. Prof. Jim Williams
Band is the music......C. l. Wallace, the ex.
cellent colorcd barber, late Of this city, 10 AZ
the Hutson House, plying his vocation'....Some
Of our Advertisements are brought forwa I'd in
to the inside, to indicate where. parties are af-
ter the fire the others will advance similarly
next week.....,See our Milwaukee correspon.
dence.... Elkader boasts Of Theatre in which
amateur home.players delight crowded houses.
Verify our County Seat is putting on city hood.
10 cant you raise fire-company and shame
McGre .or ?.... Haislett, Of the Lansing Union,
don ;; go much for Demorest's $50 demand for
an "cxchangs." sold single at $500 per year.
George gives the impotence Of such pro..osi-
ton wholesome skinnns. Last year We did
| the same, but the "MonthIy" is here as usual
asking the same insolent terms for an exchange
| with the TINES.
w. H Allen has sold his DEBORAH stock of
liquors, and will probably remove to Beloit. At
Bololt he has beautiful residence, and val.
liable property in the vicinity fever
has been quite common in Iowa, as well as in
other western States We have had few
cases at McGresor, but the physicians inform
US that they are now all rapidly convalescing
.....Carter Bros. Of the Counover Agricultural
Depot,wl! partner with The leading DEBORAH Ag
ricultural firm, in January. Is Decorah actu.
ally moving to Counoyer 7..French, Burdck,
Newall, McKinnie, Hubbard and many others,
favor the organization Of Literary Club"
We are sin" Let the work 20 on as soon as
holiday excitements are OVER. LARRABEE, of
Clcrmon:, joined Bass 1T Chicago on Monday,
to accompany B. on business trip to New Or
leans. The politics Of the two will exactly
balance, and they will enjoy themselves. LAR
RA2EE told us so !..."A good, steady boy wants
place for winter, with any one who requires
work. He is IA, large, healthy and willing to
earn his living. His name is John Burns, and
as he is without parents or known relatives; of
good disposition and wellbehavej, we hope
some one may inquire at this Office further
abou. him, with view to give an honest lad a
winter home.
| Bargains. Bargains.