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The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-09
From the Pr. du Chen Union,

Trip to Oildom.
On Monday last, in company with T.
Beckwith of McGregor, we visited the ia.
nous Oil region in Seneca. We had q de.
lightful ride through the romantic region to
the north, until We came to Mrs. Tichenor's,
here we stopped an hour, tired, dusty, and
hungry. But one of those dinners, and
the kind attentions which she so well knows
how to bestow, soon set us all right again:
and our jolly party, started down the
mountain gorge. We soon arrived at the
first spring, this is large one, and we see
nothing peculiar about it at first sight but
on closer examination you may easily see
particles of oil on the surface Of the water.
these bursting and spreading over it, cause
it to assume the brilliant hues of the rain.
bow. But If you are an unbelieving
Thomas yet, all you have to do is to thrust
your hand in the water for moment, when
withdrawn you find the scent of Petroleum
very strong upon it. .a' ...-.a
Talk about this spring being salted!-you
might just as well talk about hiding key
of oil under tho base of Chimborazo, as
under this mountain, it couldn't be did"
Below we found numerous smaller
springs, but all having the same character.
istics. On the waters of one of them, we
found so large an accumulation of Petrole.
um, that in few moments you may COL
lect three or four ounces of the genuine
article. Reader you may think this all oil
on the brain, but we noticed oil on the wa
ter, that it impregnatcs every foot Of the
soil for long way below these springs
You inhale its odor in the atmosphere; and
you cannot well help having visions of der
ricks, putting engines, oil tanks, and bar.
reIs, tumultuous whirls of business, sudden
and immense fortunes; we had these, and
this was not altogether "the baseless fabric
of vision" For we found quite large
party at work here, good road has been
constructed to the springs, large amount
of wood is being provided for engine use.
and boarding house is rapidly going up.
This is being built by Vangorder and Char.
ley Graham. Vangorder, we think is to
run the concern when completed. He cx.
poets to christen the Oil City hotel, with q
dance next week. This mountain dell is
to be lighted with gas on that evening, from
the springs; and no doubt there will be an
array of youth and beauty there.
The engine for this company has just
arrived here, they are prosecuting their
enterprise vigorously. Their faith in ulti.
mate success is strong, and we see no
disposition on the part Of the company to
humbug the people; they are using their
own money for the development of the
hidden wealth Of this region, and we have
no doubt but that it is rich in mineral
wealth if not in oil. The rocky conforma.
tons Of this locality are different from any
we have seen in this portion of the West,
and give indication of rich mineral deposits.
We have space for no more at this time,
but our correspondent there is to furnish
US with items of news from time to time.
Success to the Copper Greek Petroleum
Company. ....... Pal.
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WHEELER is selling piles Of Boots and
Shoes Of all kinds and prices. Two
superior workmen are employed on custom
work. We learned something valuable to
us there the other day which others may
find out by inquiring of W. If you want
a pair of custom boots made you can get
them of him in very short time from the
delivery of the order: there is no calling
six or seven times to know if they are
done. Promptness is one of the secrets Of
Wheeler's success.
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Mower CuALLRNcE- Eas I;mes-V

MOWER CHALLENGE.--Eds. Zimes-We
are in receipt of challenge, "by circular"
from Goodrich & Ogden, Of Clermont, to
NOW Aug. 18th. on Judge Williams farm
against the Buckeye Junior" iEloba
AS Tommy Thompson's Mccormick
beat the Buckeye, and the "Cayuga Chief"
beat Tommy TAompson We respectfully de-
cline q contest with q Machine SO deficient
in the elements of mechanical excellence as
decided by the West Union Cmmittee, July
18th. t z.eaa g GLASS & Son. 3
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A CHALLENGE.-Mr. Joseph Miller, Of
Forreston, Iowa, tells US that he will bet
Ten Dollars that his daughter, Sarah Jane
Miller, aged 10, can beat any one binding
wheat who dare enter the fcld with her as
. contestant She weighs only 205 pounds
aud carries no extra flesh; being well pro-
portioned. Mr.. Miller's two sons both vol
unteered, and both now "sleep their last
Sleep" leaving the old man to depend on
the labor Of his daughters to assist him on
the farm.
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JEwELRY.-It is believed that FRENCH,
of McGregor, has one Of the finest assert
ments of Jewelry, Watches and Silver
ware in the west. Indeed it is so extensive
in its line of choice that the dear ones"'
who go there to select, find it almost
impossible to make up their minds
FRENCH, FRED. and Rich. are very accom-
modating in exhibiting goods, and interest
themselves agreeably in the lady-talk that
necessarily precedes the purchase of 10,
20 or 80 dollar bracelet, set of ear. drops or
locket Call on them.
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HExrsrEAD, Of Milwaukee, most genial
gentleman as well as liberal and success
full Music dealer, sends VS. the new and pop.
ular song and music "Old Abe" the Eagle
of the 9th Wisconsin regiment. 1t looks
very pretty but we have not played it yet.
Well report to you Hampstead when we
bear it sung and played.
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TIE Lansing Journal is published with
quite as much wit as wisdom. Its late
issues TEEN with light nonsense relative to
an enterprise in which the whole country is
engaged, its own locality included. There
are already large amounts Of money invest.
cd in the Copper Creek Oil interest, and If
success should crown the efforts Of a strong
body Of our leading business men, the
result to this whole region, east and west
of the Mississippi, would be intellectually
advantageous. We fail to see the propriety
of ridiculing the statements of those who
know phat they arsr, by those who have
not had time to 60 ten miles to examine
the subject.
When papers accustom themselves to
speak flippantly-smartly if you please
Of matters Of which they know nothing,
they lose that regard which is as essential
to newspaper as to personal reputation
An editor should be as careful of the word
Of his JOURNAL as he is Of his own, and
until that rule prevails, the old slang "Oh,
there is nothing true in the papers," will
generally be regarded as truth. Itwould
please US to see our exchanges pay more
regard to facts and less to mere attempts to
be witty.
Below are extracts from the Lansing
Journal Of q late date. This may be .
"ssll," but we trust JonN this time because
we are sure of Oil indications on Copper
Greek, and, if there, it is quite likely to be
on the west side of the river:
"OrL.-Oil has been discovered near
Capoli, seven miles from Lansing, on the
farm Of Mrs. Heatley, and also on the farm
of VIM. Ryan.
1t is oil-genuine petroleum, and in one
case it flows from the rocks and floats on
the water Of large spring at Mr.. Ryan's.
This spring has been running for years-as
long as the oldest inhabitant has known
the spring. So confident are those who
have seen it, and who know what's what
in the oil business, that the land has been
leased to company, and work will soon
begin.''
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HUBBARD has increased his stock Of
Clocks, Musical Instruments, Jewelry, and
Fancy Goods. Those wanting fine watch.
es, beautiful silver ware, or anything else
in the line, will find agreeable statesmen
and reasonable prices at Hubbards HAIR
Low, the excellent watch repairer and en-
graver at this establishment, had "call'
to Indianapolis but he declined to accept
Good!
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Gen. FL. HERRoN. in recent speech at
Dubuque, said he designed remaining in that
city and that the report of his going to Pitts.
burgh was untrue. He will stand good
show for nomination as Governor at the
Soldiers State convention of the ed. at Dea
Moines wouldn't Frank break up Gov. Stone
handsOme1v y "i5 GEE #j Wv. 'E#5stE
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Miss SUSAN EVANS, the young Welsh ora
tress, is at La Crosse lecturing on "Muzzle
the Dog" alias "Quit Drinking" We
hope Brick will hear and heedl Why can't
Rowland, Jones, Williams & Co. write and
have her come to McGregor? An anti.
drinking Lecture, from handsome girl Of
16 years, would draw full house here. -
She will 60 to st. Paul and can as we'll re.
turn this way as not. In view of the sins
Of this people, saying nothing Of this OF.
flee, we 60 V. for a Lecture. my lovely
Walcs," what do you say of it,
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MowERs.-From the Clermont World, a
new semi-occasional paper published and
edited by BLAcKErr, whose front name is
James, we extract challenge to Glass l.
son or any other man. Read the talk
Of Goodrich & Ogden of Clermont
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COMMERCIAL.
: - TINES c,rncr Tuesday. Anenst 80 n,

TINES OsrIcE, Tuesday, August 81 P. NJ.
The storms Of Saturday and Monday nights ter
rible and Wheat, now about ready to cut in this lat
tude must have been injured; the weather ia and
still showcry. Wheat in Chicago and Milwaukee is o
little higher the price here being several in ad
Gold is around $l,45-sl44as to day in cica-
90. Prices Of produce here always correspond close
with the Lake cities, less the transportation.
= River falling, but still at fair staging.
SEQ Benton Bros Co.'S report for change in prices
of Produce, Groceries and Drugs. f5t .r
Hogs in active demand at 1909 live weight,
and many crossing the river to their 'ong home"
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CIDER.-M. O'Brien is full of business.
He sells all kinds of green native and for.
eign fruits, vegetables, &C., &C., and in ad-
dition to this he. turns Apples into the best
quality of cider which you can buy of him
by the glass, the gallon or the barrel.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-09

The long experience Of Dr. D. II. Seelye in
treating Bronchial diseases and Catarrh diff
culties, justly entities his Liquid Catarrh Rem.
edy to the confidence of the public; the i'm
mense sales, and each bottle making new
friends for this truly valuable and wonderful
remedy, has given the aged Chemist and ply.
sician ample means to smooth the path Of his
declining years - -.
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FAILuRE.-We have good authority for
saying that Judge Williams new" Ditching
Machine" or "Self.loader and Distributor"
at its second trial, which occurred last
week at North McGregor, proved an utter
failure. We regret this exceedingly. h
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FRONTIER Scorr.-We are in receipt Of
files Of this new paper published at Fort
Rice, Decotah, by 1t. Champney, and edi.
ted by Capt. Adams. The files are very
interesting. Our remembrancers are Capt
A. S. Ames, and 1t. Geo. E. Dayton Of the
9th Iowa Cavalry. The Scout is not Is
large IS . bed-quilt but it is as lively as
bag Of cells. At present We clip the names
Of some Of the chiefs who attended Sioux
Council July 10th. We will give their
speeches in future Issue.
Among the principal Chiefs present we're
Fool Dog, Bears Son, Black Catfish, Lousy
Mans Son, Four Legs, Yellow Robe, Big
Heads Brother, Bear. Ribs Son, Little
Black Foot, Long Soldier, Sinking Foot,
Yellow Legs, Grass, and many others with
names quite as suggestive.
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Mr.. H. G. ScoTr-DEAR SIR II have
had the pleasure of Examining and play
ing the Melodeon you sold to Rev. H. S.
Brunson, of this place, of S. D. & H. W.
Smiths make, & think it is the best Reed
Instrument have seen during the course
of my teaching for the last twenty years,
and can with safety recommend it as be-.
ing the most reliable Instrument of the
kind now in use,
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-09

OUTsIDE,-Poetry -. News & Items.
Johnson's Speech in the Senate on sold
John Brown" Radical Intolerance. i. &. (.
History Of Babies. :. An eloquent minis
terial effort on the subject of Life" ....
Miscellany.
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Merit will not 60 unrewarded, though of.
tentimes justice may seem to be tardy. In the
case of DR.. d. H. Seely, who discovered the
Liquid Catarrh Remedy which has cured
thousands who had almost given up hope of
cure, it has been thus but during the last
year in the unprecedented amount of sales to
inhabitants of nearly every cline, do the peo.
pie acknowledge the value OF his long study
and grea. learning. s.ss-. ..u..s3
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-09

New ADs-We have 30 many of these
favors that we cannot give space to extensive
references to them. See them all and request
the principals to wait till we can say something
worthy Of their liberality. HiRsHrELD has
tremendous stock Of Clothing and piece
goods. t4.. a....s
Read all our new Ads
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-09

Born Houses of the New Hampshire
legislature have passed the bill taxing, the
income on United States bonds % per
cent, and it is now law.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1865-08-09
Musical Instruments
What the Papers Say.
CHICAGO TRIBUNE. JANUARY %. 1865

CHICAGO TRIBUNE. JANUARY %, 1865.
A season Of the year when by accepted custom
"A the general aspect Of the twelve months arc being
reviewed it ID very natural and appropriate to select
individual instances as proofs of prosperity in special
departments of trade. Take for example, Reeds Tenn
pie Of Music McCormicks marble building the cor
ner of Randolph and Dearborn Streets and the fact
readily susceptible Of proof from their books that in
the past eighteen months Mr. Reed has sold 700 seven
hundre pianos, and nearly 500 (hve hundred melo-
deems and monitor organs at average cost $500
for the former and 500 for the latter We have then
for the aggregate 100000 the Of bust
ness done BY this single house. to leave out Of
their new department of sheet music only months
since established This list of pianos sold comprises
Instruments from some fifteen Of the best Eastern
makers in New York and Boston-from Chickering's
Grand at 500 to those of less pretentious merit
Mr. Reed has purchased $75 900 worth of piano stock
in one New York house alone This extensive business
has well attested Mr. Reeds sagacity in location and
the value of breadth in tho of his triple stores
These facts are not alone to be set down to the credit
Of single house, but as part of the proofs
similar in character to the magnitude Of Chicago
piano market and that no one need 60 east Of the
Lakes to buy piano. Mr. Reed well deserves his sue
and the the better of such houses should be
the motto of all interested in the growth and advance
ment of our city,
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nothing else will. Melancholy. Depression.
Hypochondria, Insanity, all spring. more or
less, from diseased stomach, and this Planta-
ton Bitters il a sure cure for. There is no
mistake about it; Dyspepsia, Headache, Dull
ness, Ague. and Low Spirits must yield to the
health-giving and genial influence Of the Plan
tation Bitters. If you are in doubt, make one
trial and be convinced a.rg J<syF
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ABoCT CoURTING.-The wise and gifted
Josh Billings tenders to all whom it may
concern the following excellent advice:
'Don't court for mummy, nor buty, nor
relashuns; those things arc just about as
the kerosene ile-refning bizz;ness-liable
TO git out Of repair and bust at emmy min.
nit. Court . gal for fun, for the luv yu
bare her, for the virchu and Dizziness there
10 in her; court her for . wife or for .
mother court her as yu wood SQUIRT farm,
for the site aad the perfection Of the title !;
court her Is though she want . fule and
yu annuther. Court her In the kitchen,
over the wash-tnb, and at the pianner !;
court il this wa, Yung man, and if yu
don't git q wife the faul. wont be in the
.6opItin."
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TO Parties Geing East.

We have more pianos than any house in New York.
Boston or Philadelphia, and will pay any persons
penses to Chicago who prove that he buy the
quality of instrument in those cities cheaper after
adding freight, than At my ware-rooms in Chicago
We wish it distinctly understood that keep from IS
to 100 pianos constantly handthe largest dealers
stock in the United States.
REED SONS.
Mrs. NJ. e. Moore Agent at Luana for tho sale of
these valuable Instruments Orders left with her will
be promptly filled, and at low prices as if the
purchaser were in Chicago. Mrs. Moore has one of
these Instruments exhibition and is teaching class
Of young ladies ut her residence. -F--E.Eg
Luana, Clayton Co., Iowa, August 9th, '65. AGO
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MARRIED.

At Freeport, Pa, on Sunday, July soth, by Rev r.
Phland 1t JOHN B. CRAIG, LIST iowa Cavalry to Miss
SARAH J. CALL, both late Of McGregor.
Farewell, JOINT You have accepted CALI" (as the
clcrgymen say) which We trust may be lasting as
lifc
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~ BUY FRESH GROUND oswEao WATER
LIME AND GENUINE ROSENDALE CEMENT OF
GLASS l. SON.-EN
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A. NJ. SANFORD,
Teacher Of Vocal and Instrumental Nu-
sic, Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa
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"Canst thou not minister to mind diseased,
And with some sweet, oblivious antidote,
Cleanse the foul bosom of the perilous stuff
That weighs unon the heart %
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MILrARY.-We have had the pleasure
to meet great many military friends
since our last issue. Among these are
Maj. Ball of Wisconsin, Capt. Quincy of
Winnisheik, John Conant, John Ano, Ad.
jutant Geo. Crooke Of McGregor and hosts
Of others. 1t is supposed the 9th Iowa
will be here in few days. The 9th Min.
nesota went up on Saturday per the steam.
er Brilliant; band of music was on
board and the boys seemed as joyous as
children just out Of school. On Sunday
the Savannah passed here with the Mime.
sofa 7th, in command of General Will.
Marshall. We made the acquaintance of
the General and we like him. He was
once miner, with Jones, Bass and others,
near Benton, Wisconsin. 1t is thought by
some that Gen. Marshall will be the next
Governor Of Minnesota. The Savanna
stopped an hour at this point. The sew.
cnth looked we'll and behaved we'll. They
are all going to Fort Smelling to be muster.
cd out.
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STATE CONVENTION.

All persons opposed to striking out the word "white
from the article in the State Constitution the right
Of suffrage and in favor Of sustaining President JoHx
in his plan Of the States recently in
rebellion las has been promulgated by the Presidency
are invited to meet in their respective counties and
sslsct delegates to attend State Convention to be held
At DesMoines, Thursday, the twentyfourth day Of
August A. D. 1865, At 10 o'clock A. H. for the purpose
Of nominating candidates for the offices of Governor,
Lieutenant Governor Judge Of the Supreme Court and
superintendent Of Public Instruction, to be supported
By the people at the ensuing October election.
LAUREL SUMMERS,
Chairman Of the Dem. State Gen. Com.
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Uemocfatfo County CONVENTION.
The Democracy of Clayton County, and all others
who would preserve the ballotbox of the State from
natica invasion requested to meet at Elkader at
IL on Thursday, Aug. 17th to appoint delegates to
the State Convention of August 2ath at DesMoines-
All who favor White Suffrage, and not "colorcd" are
respectfully invited to participate.
49, f Al. JORDAN,
Chairman Central Committee.
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A NEWFOUNDLAND DOG of value 10 "tsken my
IA at McGregor The owner can have him by cn.
quiring at this Office and paying charges. 2w4Sy~
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PIc-NIcs. Wednesday last there was
another "Old folks" pilgrimage or picnic
to the painted Rocks" mile or so below
town. The party was large and respect
able," wasn't it Uncle LEN? Cap. Bisbee's
Allamakee took US down at 101 A. NJ. and
came 70: US at 81 P. NJ. The "Rocks"
were pretty large amounts Of the variga
ted sand &c colors) were gathered for bot
Ting purposes one lady upset her basket
Of goodies - one gent lost his hat, another
his revolver; a company of gents and ladies
scaled the highest portion Of the gorge,
saw innumerable cascades Of great beauty,
sprans from rock to rock like the antelopes
Of the west; the dinner, on Gods green
table, was beyond comparison, the ladies
having supplies enough for small army.
A sprinkle" set in about p. NJ, which
increased to q shower and ended in rain
(Which is very uncommon nova. days y
and some Of the ladies got slightly agitatcd
in their bonnets and dresses, but take it
altogether "thc pleasantest kind Of trip"
was reported by the Committee appointed
to say so. WASH. was little noisy, and
on the voyage home Uncle LEN got scared
at the blow of the Steamers whistle, and
had to DO famed to prevent fainting, but
in other respects all was beautiful and
damp. The ladies were as amiable in their
drenched garments as though water was
their element. Gs. ..a
The next day the writer and Doctor
CULVER, Of Milwaukee, chartered a boat
and boatnan and explored the same region,
extending our travels to the top of Moss
Mountain, whence a view Of 90 miles of
the Mississippi river can be had. Lots of
curiosities, in the shape of shells, teeth of
extinct monsters (the teeth inches in
length and Q in breadth) shell rocks Of
great beauty, specimens of copper and
large string Of Bass and Pike rewarded us
for the tiresome but heathful journey. Let
US all 60 one o. these days.
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Milwaukee T. Pr. du CHEN Railway
TRAINS DEPART.
Mail and Day Express Passenger,.......7:15 A. NJ.
Night and Express Passenger r. d.
TRAINS ARRIVE.
Mail and Day Express Passenger, .......900 p. NJ.
Night and Express Passenger. .645 A. NJ
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Chicago Il North.Western Railway.
=...-..-e Winter arrangement.
On and after Monday November 2sth, trains will
leave and arrive at Chicago, follows: