North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-10-16

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Rt. Rev. Bishop HENSEssEr, of the Du-
tuque Diocese, will oficiate at the Catholic
Church of McGregor, on Sunday next
Those desiring confirmation will attend.-
Father Nagle, and other priests, will be
here as assistants. Rev. Mr.. Sloan, of
the Cong. Church, breaches in the Baptist
building until his church is complete in
its improvements. We are told that Mr..
S. has large audiences, and that his SER
mons are interesting as well as eloquent.
That of Sunday evening last is very high
ly spoken of......It pleases us to observe,
when travelling, that ladies on steamboats,
have quit chewing gum, and now amuse
themselves in crotchet-work we rather
like the change of habit. major Drum
mond 4 Co., got up serenade for Gov.
Merrill, on Monday night. The Band was
out and the sidewalk was crowded in front
Of the Governors house. The "Col." as
we used to call him, came out thanked the
sercnadcrs said he was not aware of the
programme thence had not refreshments
for SO large paty,) said pretty words to
his fellow-citizens for the call told them
it was Republication that elected him and
not his owl, personal popularity he invite
ed the company into his parlor, and the
scene closed. The Band then went. for
Senator Newells residence. Homer was
not ut home. He and Bass were out on a
consultation about License '-both are
liberal in opinion and purse. Mrs. n,
with the grace which characterizes her,
welcomed the company into the house and
treated them to refreshments, both liquid
and solid. The Merrill part of the concern
was not success. A republican in good
standing said ''the whole thing was pa
tented and resulted in a sublime fizzle."
Several were called to speak, but not a
word except from the Governor. See Chi
cago Journal for dispatch abouta splendid
display on Monday night. Gov. Sam. Mer-
rill is not half as soft as those who are
counting his influence for the sake of the
crumbs that may fall from the Executive
table. Let us be thankful that McGregor
has Governor who has fine social quail
es, and that North Iowa has, for once,
secured her ''rights." Gov. Merrill is a
gentleman. We intend to call on him Mt
Des Moines as we will on Gov. JOHN j.
(Democratic) TALLnADcE, at Madison Wis.
NV. p. Fox and Judge Hurlbut, of l..
T.. BAKER notorety-subscribe for the
Booklet this city on Monday to look af.
ter things. We trust they will act well
their parts. Maj. Fallowdown, the we'll
known hotel clerk, is now in charge Of
Williams Bros books at the new meat mar
ket. "Billy" is "brick'' with pen, pen
Gil or fun. IA Mr.. E. c. Partridge, (53,
Dearborn-st., Chicago,) sends us Coffee
pot that exceeds all others on aoarth.;t II
is doubled barreled, and makes good cot:
fee out of poor material. CoxANr, Of the
Times Office Restaurant, says it is the only
thing extant that can get up cup of thai
delicious drink which the world is always
praising. We think the coffee would rel
ish better if broiled specimen of Par
fridge himself were given us as an accom-
pdniment. How are you, "E. C."7.....
Two or three boarders can be accommodate
ed by A. S. Parish, opposite the Cong
Church. Enquire at Commercial College
or at the house. Last week we "Marri
ed (by Rev. J. II. Upton, of Monona.
Mr.. Jas. II. HARDING to Miss ISABEL.
McCULLocn. We regret that Mr.. Harding
did not have the pleasure of that ''Union;'
it is our duty to say that Jas. II. DowDlNe
was the lucky man. Trusting the bride
the groom and the minister will pardon
US, we humbly confess the blunder.... IA
letter from J. B. B., of DEBORAH, got here
too late. :. Gen. Geo. w. JONES, of Du
buque, called to see us on Tuesday, ant
left for his farm region in Howard, thu
same morning. The General intends build
ing 1000 acre farm there. MARX NJ
Jones, the singer, ventriloquist, piano-sell
er, music-man and "mischief" lover, re
turned the other morning on foot from
Dubuque. The Canada stopped:over, abou
two miles below town on account of tn
fogs now prevailing, and MARK beat thu
steamer into town Cougar. Bready, Skcl
ton, Grant & Co. are mad about it. W.
suspect that STEVE, the bartender, gave
Jones some of that Scotch Ale to enabl
him to see his way. The Canada is one o
our special pets, but she can't beat fos
The Judges curiosities will beat tn
devil if he ever sees them, and VIC bet h
will if they are boxed with the owner.
French is closing out ut low prices. Els
FIELDER will open Jewclry establishment
on Main street. FRED is most exccllen
workman, and will command large trade
......The Railway to Austin and st. Pau
was opened on yesterday TUESDAY, Oc1
l5th). On Monday next the road will b
dedicated" by an excursion on the par
of the Railway men and invited guests q
this whole region. Our pard has returne
from recent St. Paul trip and it is no,
oar turn to 20. Goodbye, JOHN !''.....
The Fleming Saw Mill, at North McGrea
or, is at work and doing big business
900. One thousand dollars for 10 or II me
are wanted at ten per cent; the best of Sc
. curity given. Address ~. b." at tn
TINES Office, McGregor.. Remember Mrs
Farry's dance at Gutheil's Hall. ...E. Dan
iels & Co. have taken their new brick bull
ding we shall expect cheaper Boots an