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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08
Weather Predictions for january lses g..

Weather Predictions for January 6s.
The NV Year begins cold and stormy
again, rough cold winds towards the
middle of the month, with downfall, proba-
bly, snow-mild for a few days about the
l7th-percing cold winds between the
2lst and 25th--fair and frosty at the end
of the month.
For the sake of the curious and others,
l put down when high winds, snow or
rain, more or less, may be expected, de-
duced from the effects of the sun, moon,
and planets on our atmosphere. For this
month, January, ] select the I'd, 18th Oath
and perhaps the 3Oth, or thereabouts.-
There may be other storm periods during
the month, but these days named may
with confidence be depended upon.
All hail, friends, another year is gone,
And we are spared to see another one;
The great events OF siaty-seren remain
In mystery, yes! but time will all explain;
Though still DER American skies the tempest
plays,
Well not despair, but hope for brighter days.
EASTMAN, Dec. %, 1867. THos. 3. SHAW.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

HEAvY.--Jacob Jennewinc, Farmer
near Rossville, Alamakec Co., sold on the
4th, six Hogs weighing 1888 pounds, an
average of 1923 !! This delivery is credita-
BILE to our German friend and subscriber
Mr.. j. If be isn't genuine farmer there
are none about here. Mr.. Isaac L. Kra-
mer. pretty good German produce dealer
OF this city, purchased the 'pigs" at the
highest market rates, s7,S5 per hundred
the pretty, modern, fashionable expression
10 per GENITAL )" VIC think old words Of
known meaning are the best.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

--latest.
Mr. Banks has introduced bill in the
House making eight hours days work
by government mechanics. After consid-
cradle debate it passed. Ion Saturday
night the stage coming from Sioux City,
when within two miles of Omaha, was
stopped by three men and robbed of $500.
1.-The order Of Gen. Grant, mastering
out of service all volunteer officers except
the disbursing officers of the freedmen's
bureau, has been carried into effect. 1t
applied to something over 200 persons......
The clerk of the house to-day furnished to
that body statement showing the entire
expense of the judiciary committee in con.
nection with the impeachment question,
which was S23,l99. Among the items is
$500 paid Hon. Jas. NJ. Ashley for mesen-
gers. to visit Quebec and other parts Of
Canada, to procure evidence. The bill
introduced in the senate on the 9th, inst.
Mr.. Sherman, provides tor conforming in
weight and value the coinage of the Uni
ted States to the French standard adopted
by the monetary congress recently held at
Paris. The coinage of silver dollars and
five and three cent pieces is to be discon-
t;nued. The value Of the gold coins is to
be stated on them, both in dollars and
francs and in case Great Britain conforms
the pound sterling to the value Of Eve
dollar riece, the value in British terms is
also to be stated. The act is to take effect
on Jan. list, 1869, but coin may be receiy-
ed at the mint for recoinage on and after
Oct. LIST, next. !. The island of Eclus,
in Lake George, disappeared about
o'clock on the afternoon of the 9th.
The sinking was accompanied by great
agitation of the surrounding water and a
shock as of an earthquake. The account
hath '.ishlike smell.". Ten thousand
1one dollar bills laid in line, end to end,
will reach one mile.
1t is said that boys play barcfooted in
the streets of Leayenworth, Kansas, in
spite Of the almanacs. 1.-The banking
house OF IL. Markell & Co., Dubuque, clos
ed their doors Tuesday morning last
Their liabilities are aboat S65, 900 with as
sets probably ranging from $4,000 to
SIS 900.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

Busimess, Ae.
j. II. Hartenbower, of Wintersett, (latc
Of this county, called to see us. He ac-
companies Elias Stafford, of Wintersett,
who has on sale at Veach's farm, TEN
well-broke Mules, with harnesses to
match.
a small House in this city to rent
Apply to Stoneman.
Notice particularly the large sale Of Nc
Gregor Real Estate. Examine the plat of
the city and select what you want to pur.
chase. McGregor is on the road to an ex-
traordinary business pre-emincnec, and
now is the time to buy property.
Rev. Mr.. Epson, the lecturer engaged
for Monday evening last, did not arrive
The train from the west was detained
nearly two hours, and hence the disap-
pointmsnt.. ..Ridgway will have Post
Office in few days Dan. Rice of that
village tells US so. ."Tomuer' Daily, OF
the produce firm Of Gregory 4 Co., Leroy,
MIMI, sent us an Express box of Christ
mas quails, prairie Chickens, rhcasants,
popcorn, samples of wheat, corn, barley,
oats, pork tails and cars, and sundyy other
matters Of trade.
Mr.. Parish, the excellent Commercial
Teacher, is now situated in krieb's Brick
building, across the street from his late To-
cation. There is no necessity for North
Iowa young men to 20 to Chicago 90 long
as PARISH is in charge Of Commercial
College at McGregor.
Mr.. Frederick Douglass is expected to
lecture at the Cambrian on the evening of
February 5th......Rev. Mr.. Sloan lectur-
cd recently at Prairie du Chen. Judge
Lcfingwell, Of this city, Is next in order ut
our sister city.
The Ne,es Of last week has n half col
umn about Gilmore's Lottery postpone
ment The substance is that selected
committee, Capt. BENTON, OF the p. o., at
the head, decided that the drawing should
be delayed till March 10Th, at which time
it should take place certain. See Adver-
tiscment. The character of the gentlemen
composing the committee is a guarantee
that all is properly done.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08
Koss' Brick Block, McGregor.

PRAIRIE Dc CHEN RAILwAY-It is an
nounced by the Milwaukee and St. Paul
Railway directory that the Mil and Pra.
du CHEN Railway passed into their hands
on Tuesday last, and will hereafter be
known as the Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail.
way, Prairie du Chicn Division. So far
as the relations of the road to the public
are concerned, there is practically no
change now made, as the two roads have
been under the same management for
some considerable time. The difference il
in the more perfect consolidation of the
two great routes by the formal transfer OF
the Prairie du Cricn road to the immense
St. Paul corporation, which can now pro-
perly claim to be not only one Of The grea-
test, but one Of the best organized railway
corporations in the world.-!M. Sentinel.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

Willard S. Whitmore, Esq, agent and
correspondent Of the Minneapolis Daily
Tribune, ono of our brightest looking and
most agreeable political opponents and
exchanges, is in town to look it over. The
Tribune We have before spoken Of. Mr..
Whitnorc is very agreeable company he
read proof for us to-day and read it well.
Thank you Willard! The Daily Tribune
will be for sale hereafter at Ryan's on the
arrival Of the train from the north and
west Commercial men can get the dis
patches in advance of the Chicago papers
Of the same date.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08


The Louisville Courier tells of bashfsl
gent who waited long for match. He
finally made it with Vermont school
nam with fair appearance and fairer skill.
The lady on retiring left her day orna-
ments on the chairs and tables of her
room. Our bachelor, after proper inter-
val was sent to the downy couch of the
cygnet Of his heart. Two or three chairs
wero piled with so many skirts and things
that it looked as though there could be moth
ing left of his wife. lie turned to the table
and then the miserable cuss conniptioned.
lie saw false calves, false hips, artificial
milk.exuders, "boughten' hair, two bot
ties OF perfume, three jars of face.orna-
ment; in one glass on the table was full
set Of teeth, in the other tumbler was
beautiful glass eye, the one probably which
had most to do in fascinating the innocent
man. Well, he naturally hesitated. First
no looked at the table and then at the bed,
in doubt as to his duty or his interest,"
The beautiful remnant of what was once
a woman, became impatient at the delay
Of her chosen lord, and resolved to begin
married life with that persuasive authori-
ty which they 80 well know how to WELD.
She spoke
"Why don't you retire to rest, my
dear q
"That is what ! want to do, but by
l don't know whether to set into the bed
or on to the table!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

A McGreSor Rink" is organized at No
Gregor, at the mouth Of tho Lake.....bigs-
low only had ninety couples ut bic New
Vars Ball .......ALLEs will opon some
time this week. Miller and Fellows call.
ed on VI Tuesday, on their way to the
Town Legislature. Our visitors. fince the
issue of the last 1iAEs, are too numerous
10 mention.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08
For the Poor.

For the Poor.
0. McCraney, Esq, is doing well. Be-
low is letter from Buel Of New York
John Lawler sends $50, and promises q
free lecture. The McGregor Band will
gice a Concert or two duling the winter,
and many citizens of scholastic taste will
contribute to the good cause in the lecture
line. A young lady Of this city will favor
McGregor audience with public read
ing between now and spring this is con-
fdential, and nobody need ask who the
lady is.
The following letter is from James Blu
Ell, Esq:
New York, Dec. 81, 1867.
o. McCraney, ESQ.,, President Association
for the Relief Of the Poor, McGregor,
Iowa:
notice by the papers Of McGregor your
efforts for the amelioration Of the condi-
ton of the poor. enclose my check for
$50. Please favor me by acting as my al
moner in its distribution. The drawing Of
this check closes the business of 1867 for
me. Wishing you and all the rest Of my
McGregor friends "a Happy New Year."
l remain, yours, truly.
JAMES BUELL..
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

Congress.
SENATE, 6th.--A discussion arose on the
admission of Mr.. Thomas, Senator elect
from Maryland. Senator johnson de-
Tended him from the charges Of disloyalty.
Senator Edmunds, Trumbull and Howard
took the opposite ground. Mr.. Howe
thought that the charges were made out,
hut was Of opinion that they could not ex-
clude representative from Maryland
Senator Morton introduced resolution
TO forbid tho compromising of suits for
violation of the revenue laws. An effort
was made to call up the bill repeating the
tax on cotton, but without action the Sen.
ate adjourned.
HousE.-Amons fhe bills introduced
was one by Mr.. Kerr, to give the heirs Of
deceased soldier the bounty to which he
would be entitled if living; by Mr.. Wash
burn, Wis, granting lands to Wisconsin
for wagon road by Mr.. Donnelly, to ex-
tend the Sioux City branch of tho Union
Pacific Railroad to the head of Lake SUI
pcrior; by Mr.. Window, a bill for the re-.
lief Of settlers on the Sioux Reservation
A resolution was adopted directing tho
Committee on Reconstruction to inquire
INTO the cxpediency of authorizing tho
Constitutional Conventions in the South
ern States to appoint civil officers Of such
States pro TEN, Of making all the Southern
States one district under command of the
general Of the army, etc. Mr.. Eldredge
introduced joint resolution Of thanks to
General Hancock, which was laid on the
table; and resolution by Washburn,
condemning the President for the removal
Of Sheridan, and thanking General Grant
for his letter concerning the removal Of
Stanton and Sheridan, was adopted. The
Committee on Foreign Affairs was directed
to inquire into the case of one Fitzgerald,
who claims to have been unlawfully i'm
prisoncd by the British authorities while
On visit to his friends in Ireland. A bill
establishing eight hours as legal days
work for government mechanics was
adopted. Adjourned.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08
1tail W AYs.

aN0hsW&yss
McGregor and surrounding towns arc
doing an extensive busirfess Just now in
making railroads on Paper and through
tho papers. It is said that the line is to
be Immediately surveyed down the river to
McGregor, . distance Of less than mile
from the present depot. The survey from
here to Dubuque is provided for in a l.b-
sral subscribtion, solicited by Judge Will
liams and other active workers in the
cause of progress. If one railway has
hurt us, let Us get ruined with dozen
Of them. Some OF our folks went to Mil
wnukee last week to arrange with tho
llate) Mil. and Pr. du Oh. Co., (sec notice
in another place. for a line hence on "the
AID parallel" Nothing was done to speak
Of. 1t is suspected by those who suspect,
that this move Of the 42d il got up at the
Head Centre merely to hold the Land
Grant affair in allegiance until time will
enable schemers to .fr Congress and the
Iowa Legislature. Our advice to West Un-
ion, Elkader, Clermont, DEBORAH ct al, is
10 hold still bit and "sec the salvation
Of tho Lord!" Railways are excellent
things. They are defensible, even in wrong,
sometimes, rs ncccssaries to Commerce,
but when they become conduits for tbs
schemes and profits Of private parties,
they smell little to loud for our adnira-
ton.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08
HON. ana Other teens,

Home and other Items.
The Congregational Church is improved,
enlarged, carpeted and is now ready for
worshippers. Mr.. Sloan retains his very
popular and useful position as rastor.-
On Tuesday this weck) evening the Pcws
will be rented for 1868. We are told that
40 pews, selected from different portions of
the area, will be reserved for strangers or
non-regular attendants. This is liberal,
sensible arrangement. There are many
persons in town and in transit who will be
pleased to feel when they 80 to church
they are under obligation to christian gen.
crosby rather than to private courtesy.
The Dickens fever has subsidized and the
public Of the east is intellectually eonva-
lcscent. The New York Times, the Mail,
and several other journals are severe in
criticism upon the one who abused
America in his "Notes' Of years by gone
and who returns only to make United
States noodles pay for it. Giving immense
lecture prices to those who travel for a
golden fleece is not to our taste. 80. Young
Stevens, of Iowa Falls, ran Mt lady
skatiste, fell and broke his leg. If mod
ern ladies owned such ancient appendages,
hcr-''limb' might also haze been demon
allied. ....A friend whose esteem is high
ly valued sends US a translation from the
French which will probably 60 into our
columns when there is less pressure upon
them; thank you, W. H......Our liquor
dealing friends are getting ready for trial
at the coming session of the court. We
will bet glass Of native wine that Meth
cr Judge or Jury will condemn in others
what they practice themselves. Prescrib-
ing doses Of abstinence and swallowing
gin.cocktails while you pass the law of
prohibition | We wouldn't do it.
The friends Of Rev. Mr.. Cobb, IN. E.
C. will give him benefit on Friday eve
ming of this week at the house of J. j.
Neils, in Farmersburg. All are in invited
who feel interested in sustaining a worthy
man and his family......The ball Of New
Years night at the Cambrian was one of
the No. Is. There were many visitants
and participators from the country, and o
crowded hall evidenced the popularity Of
McGregor in the Cotillion line... John
Grinnell, Geo. L. Bass and our partner,
j. II. Andrick, are on an eastern race......
Shipments of Poultry and Pork, as well
as Of other products of this abundant
country, are lively.....See our new Adj
vertisements.... Maj. Ormshy has quit the
Clothing business and emigrated to Des
Moines for Office. Sorry for you Mr.. "Ser-
geant-at-Arms - 1.-The Pew sales, last
night at the Brick Church. were highly
remunerative, from $40 to $50 it is whis-
pered that Rev. Mr.. Sloan is SCALED" to
another post, but we hope he will not
leave place where he is St highly esteem
ed. 5t
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

TELEGRAPnlc.--MR. CoLLETr, the bust
ness agent Of the St. Paul and New Or
leans line Of ''lightning" is in town he
called to see US, and the call was most
agreeable one. c. tells US that this far
down the river, he has met with success
beyond expectation. McGregor must be
represented in good shape or we cannot
expect an Office here. We must hare an
office! Dispatches will be only one hall
present prices; more direct and less liable
to delay, in transit BY all means let US
take stock in an enterprise which promises
such convenience and Such profits as this
investment
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08
Sherif's sa,e.

STATE OF IOWA, Clayton County. -:
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of speei.,
execution to directed by the Clerk Of the Dtsrire
Court of Clayton County Iowa. found or obtained IN
said Court on the 10th day Of september 1861 in IA
yor Of Mary Meyer, ~ Plaintiff, and leainst Carl
Francis sto. iner, John foster W. Buck. Peter H..
hurst. c. Radermacher, J. II. Meyer, H. H. Frese. ".
Kefwick and W. Horsefeld, defendants, for the sun
OF hve hundred and fourteen dollars and hftyeix
cents ($6l466l attorneys fees. thlrty.four dollars
(s34 and costs taxed at three dollars ard
cents $50, with interest and accruing costs ~
commanded by said Court have levied one wire En-
CINE, known as the "Gern,ania" together with Hose
HoseIarriage and fixtures thereto. also Hooks snail
Ladders and Hook and Ladder Wagon Engine House.
and all property kept therein will offer the same
for sale at public auction at the door Of the shere
once. in the City Of AcGregor. in. asid County or
Clayton and State Of Iowa. on the 93th IA y NJ
january, A. ID. S6s, said sale to Commence
at the hour Of ten o'clock A. n. Of said day.
JAMES DAVIS.
Sheriff Of said County.
JoHS 7. SLOVENIAN, Prn's Atty. ssotd
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

A Model.
Tho West Union Gozetse recently es.
taNlishsd by j. W.; Shannon and c. II.
Talmadge, is lively, we'll printed, inter.
esting, radical, saucy paper. Its local col.
umns sparkle brightly on the political
background which their radical darkness
has painted f1 them. Their Salutatory
~--d-n the wcrd-~is one Of the best
things Of the kind We ever saw. Let all
new papers introduce themselves after
this fashion. We reprint it as sample
document for editors, governors, presi-
dents, superintendent Of public instruc-
tons or any other man. Shannon & Tai.
maige commence at the beginning, 20 to
the merits Of the case at once and quit
when they are DONE Success to you,
boys! Here is your FIRST speech: if any
body can condensc more closely, we want
to hire him:
We introduce to the people of Fayctte
County to-day, without ceremony, the GA
zETrE. 1t is owned by Editors who pro-
pose to run it. 1t is free from Obligations
to creditors or bonus-ers.
It starts out on its own legs, and cx-
poets to win on it's own muscle. Its editors
are both practical members of the country
printing fraternity: both radically Repub-
lican in politics, and both aim to be cor
rect in manners and morals.
The paper will be devoted to local and
general news, agriculture, politics, science,
art, education, railroad building, litera-
ture, business, health, light gymnastics,
morals, religion, fashions, fun, and things.
Those who like it can have it for the reg
ular subscription price.
We hope to make it useful to every man,
woman aud child in Fayettc COUNTY, and
We ought to have a fair return for our la.
Dor. That's all.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

Six P's.--Pocts --Painters--Preacher
Players-Printers and Politicians-all suf-
fer from Dyspepsia, Nervousness, Loss Of
Appetite, Liver Complaints, and all dis
eases which they may cure or prerent by
the use Plantation Bittsrs. If those suf-
feres took these Btters, the Poetry would
be purer, the Paintings grander, the Ser
mons livelier, the Acting truer, the Print
ing neater, and the Politics honester. This
splendid tonic invigorates the system and
enables the brain to work healthily.
Perhaps no article was ever SO well en-
dor.cd by all who have used it,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

The January Thar often leaves ma
ny unpleasant mementoes in the shape Of
sudden Colds and Coughs. They are,
however, easily controlled by Co.'s CouGH
BALsAM. It is agreeable to the taste, cf.
fectual, and no family with children sub.
ject to Group can afford to be without it,
as il is infallible for Group iftaken in sea-
son,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08
.efts
D j X Err e q o .
IVORY AGRAFFE BiR
PIANO FoRTES

Are celebrated throughout the country, and dis
tinguished for their
SINGING QUALITY;
VOLUME AND PURITY OF TONE; -
SYMPATHETIC. ELASTIC. EVEN TOUCH;
DURABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION
AND eEnuTI or FINISH /!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

Weather, 80.
Goldfish, but pleasant. .....Snow in deli
cate packages......Not much sleighing......
River, hard. Weddings lively. Pork
till you can't rest......venison and other
game solid, At good prices......After tine
lst., the Legislature of Iowa prohibits
killing all but fish and waterfowl, but
hunters riU take the chsnces if any ac-
quaintance will send US "sica" we hereby
agree to 80 to Des Moincs, talk with Gov.
SAN on the subject and get reprieve
......Benton's and McConnell's reports are
without changc-except in pork: $50 to
$50 is a pretty good jump for one week;
the mild Of last issuc-day and tho stiff Of
the present makes tho difference. Gold ID
l34. Business. outside the purchase aud
shipment of produce is dull.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

A Richmond (Ind.) butcher on Christ
mas day presented sixty widows of that
place with splendid roasts Of beef. ....Mrs.
Ella Davis Redwood, the new female
speaker is dashing widow Of thirty.
"Patrick do you know the fate of the
drunkard 2" "Fate! Don't stand upon
the most beautiful pair you ever seen p
......Ceylon has 6g tree 2,l55 years old.
There is documentary evidence that it was
planted in the year 288 before Christi.
A French physician is curing his patients
who are suffering from debility and re-
duccd aud enfeebled blood, by giving them
the fresh; warm blood of chickens, ducks
and other fowls.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08
JAMES WICK,
IMPORTER AND GROWER OF
FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEEDS,
ROCHESTER,, NEW YORK.
vlcK'S ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF
SEEDS AND FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1868

SEEDS AND FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1868
Is now published and ready to send out. 1t makes
work of about one hundred large pages, containing
full descriptions Of the
Choicest Flowers & Vegetables Grown,
with plain directions ~ sowing seeds culture, &C.
II is beautifully Illustrated, with more than ONE
HUNDRED FINE WOOD ENGKAyINGS of Flowers
and Vegetables. auda
BEAUTIFUL C0L0REO PLATE OF FLOWERS.
most beautiful well the most instructive works
OF the kind published.
81 Sent to all who apply, by mail post paid, for
Ten Cents, which is not half the cost.
Address JAMES WICK,
$50 Rochester, N. r.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

| FIRST PREMIUMS AwAnDEDg
AT THE NEW YORK stain. FAIR IN 1855.
and Whenever and wherever exhtbitsd.
The Decker 4 Company Pianos have always receiv
cd the First Premium svhe~essr and whereof thIy.
have competed with the most eelsbFatsA Makers Ia
this country.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08

Prizes will be given or 0titE
Blocks, 1esidencess Horses ana
Carriages, Pianos, Organs, Gold
and Silver Watches, 0eWiue
Machines, and other Valuable
Gifts, valued at 926, o00.o o..
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-08
New advertisements.
Gin DAY FOR ALL. Stencil Tool samples
GpXNJ tree. Address
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d e 116BaAROY,
Dealer in
CROCKERY, GLASSWARE. WALL PAPER
TABLE CUTLERY. GRDCERIES, and
PURE NATIVE GRAPE WINES
Above Pearsall Church's, McCregor $50