The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1867-01-09
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Home and Other Items.
The first issue of the Cresco Times, pub
lished by Wood l. Mix, at Cresco-thc
present terminus of tho McGregor Wcs-
tern R'y-is in the hands of its readers.
1t is, geographically, credit to the craft,
and an honor to tho village it halls from.
Editorially, it is spicy politically, it is,
we think little Mixed with the Wooden
nutmeg philosophy, which is not accord
ing to our way of thinking. Financially
We wish it the success its energy seems to
merit. The Ira Disbee passenger and
freight transportation line has passed into
tho hands of ". c. Austin & Co. This
company 10 composed Of men who
have proven themselves fully capable, en-
ergetic and reliable. They have all tho
convenicnces for the speedy and safe trans
portation Of both passengers and freight,
and will, no doubt, drive lively business
during the winter, which We think will
prove profitable both to themselves and
the public generally...".J. +. Liebhardt,
one of the kindest Of mcn,a scholar and an
attentive business man, has the thanks Of
the TINES Office for favors presented carly
in the year, through Master Liebhardt, one
Of the brightest boys we know......Asa
Veach, Of Farmcrsburg, lost a horse and
jack, last week, supposed TO be the result
Of poisoning. The severes. penalty known
to the law is not severe punishment enough
for the guilty party......The Board Of Su.
pcrvisors met ut Eikader on Monday.
We have received calls from W. R.
Mead, Of the New Oregon Ploindealer, and
Capt. c. H. Millar, Of the law firm of
Ainsworth L Millar, West Union. We
are always glad to meet these gentlemen,
as we are many others who have been
among US recently, and whose names we
don't now recollect.
A. Ringing has opened harness bust.
ness on the north side Of Main Street and
next door, riverwards, to Walter { Bros.
This gentleman is said to be an excellent
workman in his line, and is especially nc
knowledgcd as superior on collars, the
most important part of harness, as every
horsc-man knows. Judge Noggle has
opened law Office in Prairie du Chen.
The Judge has long held a position among
the very ablest lawyers in Wisconsin, and
We are glad to note his establishment in
our sister city. See card in another COL
umn.. :. The Evans House is under the
sole control Of G. H. Flanders again, Mr..
Messingham having withdrawn his interest
in the house. Mr.. Flanders has wide
reputation as a hotel man, and no ono will
deny that he merits much Of credit for his
most indefatigable energy in all his I'M
dertakings.. ....A home Minstrel Troupe is
fixing for an exhibition, which will be du-
" announced. That our rock-bound city
contains much of talent in this line the
dcnizens will surely be made to know ere
long. lecture by the Rev. Mr.. Ma
COON may be expected soon. Subject not
yet reported. Mr.. Smith has retired
from the City Hotel, at Counover, leaving
the establishment in the hands of Capt.
Apker, who will take care Of the interests
of the house as they should benin.
Daniel Tickle informs us that donation for
the benefit of the Rev. John Bower will
be given at the Giard church on the 18th
inst. The members of other denomins-
tons and citizens generally are invited.
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entire stock Of winter clothing, both at
McGregor and Cresco, at eastern cost......
Our Postville friends are to be treated to a
public entertainment, at which dancing
will be the order, at Russell's Hall, on the
22d Of February. Supper will be served
at the National Hotel, and G. VanHooser
will proprietor the whole affair for small
consideration from each of the guests in