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North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22
Weather, &c.

Weather, &c.
From extremely cold, below-zero wealth.
or, we have at this writing so mild an air
as almost to make q stove ashamed of its
occupation. The sleighing is very thin.
It seems as though January thaw was
at hand, but We hope not. s
The markets are without change, except
in Pork which is lower. Warm weather
affects both the hog and the market. See
Benton's weekly corrected report for par
ticulars. Business here il inactive. Pork
arrivals are falling Of. Other produce is
not in large receipt. Gold 1881.
Business in Chicago, Milwaukee and at
St. Louis is reported dull.
Hides and Furs remain ahout tho same
as our last quotations.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

A Card.
The undersigned, jobbers il Fancy
Groceries, take this method of informing
the trade generally of McGregor and
vicinity, that we have disposed of our en-
tire old stock at our former location rs
South Wells Street, and have formed CO.
partnership under the firm name and
style of Reessing, Inderrieden & Bro,
for the continuance Of general jobbing
business in Fancy Groceries. Will open
our new store, n River Street, Feb. LIST,
1868, with large, new and complete
stock Of goods. Thankful for past pat
ronage, We would respectfully solicit re.
newal CT the same in the future.
REEssINo, INDERRIEDEN & Bro.
CHICAGO, Jan. 18th 1868.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

ROADS.
No. liz. John Thompson, ct oil, in
Boardman, Read and Volga,-Dismissed
No. 1913. James Mcclure, in Clayton,
and clerk ordered to collect
No. 100. James P. eager and others,
Lodomillo and Cox Greek, Continued for
commissioners report.
No. l3l. Philip Sullivan and others,
Giard, CONTINUED for final hearing.
No. 1873. r. Sherman and others. High
land, dismissed for want of proper no.
tice, and for the further reason that the
report Of the commissioner shows that the
survey does not conform to petition.
No. lao. James Taper and others,
Giard Established as per report of COM
missioner.
No. ia. VIM. S. Scott and others,
Monona,-Dismissed if damages are not
paid on or before Feb. 10th, 1868.
! No. IA. VIM. West and others, High.
land, CONTINUED to June Term for final
hearing.
No. l44. Knud IIalverson and others,
Hi:hland,-Continued to June Term for
final hearing.
No. l45. Simon Olcson and others,
Observation-Disclosures.
No. TAG. Christian Harock and others,
Wagner,-Dismissed
No. lat. Mathew Thompson and 9TH
ers, Wagner,-Final hearing June Term.
No. las. Maturin L. Fisher and 9th.
ers. Observation-Disclosures
No. l49. +. b. Mason and others, CD
Meadow and Monona,-
No. Isl. G. L. Clifford and others,
Cox Creek. Continued for further report
of commissioner:
No. 1872. o. 4. Baker and Others, Cass,
e. Il. Gardner, G. Bemis and P. Blake,
commissioners to appraise damages.
No. l53. J. G. Beedy and others, Cd
Meadow, --Established
No. l54. WILDER Smith and others,
Grand Meadow, Established on payment
of costs.
No. I55. D. NJ. Zearley and others,
Mallory,-Final hearing June term, 1868.
No. 'l56. M. W. Lovett and others,
Mallory.-Continued for report of COM
missioner.
No. l57. A. v. Sargent and others,
Cass and Cox Greek ,-Continued for bond
and proof Of notice.
No. l69. A. Benschneider and Others,
Volga,-Philip Slower. VIM. Laxon and P.
coetigan, appraisers TO assess damages. q
No. l60. Fred Mustfelt, and others,
Volga,-Continusd for proof of notice.
No. i6l. James Fits Patrick and 9TH
evs. Boardnsp.-Not acted on.
No. 1872. Horace Ladd and others, Mo.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22


WINNEsuEiK INSURANCE COMPANY
We call special attention to the Auditors
report of this old and reliable Company.
In the Chicago Times of the 18th will be
found the following editorial endorsement
oft:
In our financial column will be found
statement and proofs Of investment Of this
reliable company.
Thi, company presents in its statement
evidence Of rapid prosperity, and the
promp.ness practiced in the payment of
all legitimate claims entities the company
to fair share of patronage. Its losses in
Chicago from the burning Of Farwell hall
are now being adjusted, with the charac-
teristic promptness Of the company, thro
their agents, Brewster Il Porter. The
company can refer to p. L. Underwood 4
Co., S. c. Griggs & Co., Kirk, Goble Il
Mensen, and other leading houses in Chi
cago.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

ANYTuIScs.-The McGregor Band will
give Promenade Concert for the benefit Of
the poor on the eve of Washington's Birth
day, Friday, Feb. 2lst... ...At McNamara's
Hall, in North McGregor, on Tuesday
next there will be Leap Year Party Of
the most attractive character, the ladies'
doing the gallant to the gentlemen. Won't
that be nice /? Wish l was a boy, and
some dear young creature would say to US,
+" Col, will you allow me the pleasure to
lead you to the head of this figure? Oh
no guess wouldn't lead much !.....
just see our New Advertisements and
read them all of them will interest you,
and you may derive much benefit from a
close perusal Of them. 1.-THE Legislature
of Iowa is going for u stronger Insurance
Law. Good. 1t also has three-board
Commissioner bill before it, to take the
place of the present Supervisor system.
Maj. Ormsby has returned from Des-
Moines. He reports the trip down with
Senator Newell and others, MS most agree.
able; his stay at the Capitol elegant the
inauguration Of the new Governor as de-
lightlul and imposing; and the retiracy of
Gov. Stone as extremely graceful aud
popular. Russell is Speaker, Mills is
Printer. We begin our legislative report
where business commenced; hereafter we
shall pay it more attention. Congress is
at work abolishing the Supreme Court,
figuring for Grant and demonstrating
the financial interests are going to the
devil; labor has no employment; stores
are closing for want Of trade but revenge
on the South and the domination Ut the
negro are never forgotten. We shall see
stars one Of these days.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22
The New York Times, discussing Presi-

The New York Times, discussing Presi-
dental prospects, says:
!" As things stand to-day. with univer-
sal negro suffrage to he forced upon the
Southern States by military power as the
condition of their restoration to the Union,
and in the uncertain tone and temper Of
the Republican party on the financial
questions before the country, the ''pros-
pect of a Republican defeat is not only
reasonable" but it may be called "bril-
liant"
1t also expresses the opinion that ''even
Gen. Grant, on an ultra radical platform,
would be beaten by Gen. Hancock"
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

WILL VISIT MCGREGoR.-Dr. Barth,
from No. ll2 Mason Street, Milwaukee,,
champion Oculist. Aurist, Physician and
Surgeon, for the successful Treatment OF
diseases of tn, Eye, Fear, i.eart, Lungs,
Catanh, Deafness, Noises and Discharges
from the Ear, Scrofula, and all diseases of
the blood, will positively lie in McGregor,
at the Allen House, on Monday, February
10th, remaining until Friday evening,
February l4th. Those afflicted would do
well to consult DR.. Barth during his stay
in this city. E7E Wv
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22
MAR RIED.
Corrected weekly by
Louis Benton. .Jr.
Wholesale Druggists and Grocers.

In McGregor. on the 18th inst. by Rev. =. Brown
Mr.. ". =. BIIiINHS. of Fayettc, to Mh0 AUGUSTA
NJ. CHAPMAN. Of this city.
Our acquaintance with these young people j. too
limited to authorize tho familiar congratulations
which often characterize the TIMES notices of snch
happy events. We hope thcse young partners for life
will realize all they an icii ate. handsome bridal
cake cvincei the regard for the TINES Office Thank
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22
Iowa Legislature.


DIS MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 49,
SENATE. Resolutions mblimenting ex-
Gov. Stone, and one Of inquiry relative to
the establishment Of q court Of common
pleas, were adopted.
Messrs, Parvin and Richards were APP.
pointed committee on the Cole inyestiga
ton.
Mcssrs, Parvin, Cattel, Cones; Griffith,
and Rice were appointed committee on
reform school,
House. Mr.. Sector, of Fremont, APP
pearcd and took his seat.
A petition was presented Ivy Mr.. Rippy
against the change of road supervisor to
county judges.
MIR Knapp presented a memorial from
the convention of Friends, against the re-
peal of the liquor law.
Mr.. Browne, one for the abolition of the
argument term Of the supreme cours at
Davenport.
Mr.. Cotton, one asking an appropriation
for the Horticultural society.
Mr. Hippey, one for more stringent in
surance law.
Mr.. Hart, one asking for reform school.
Mr.. Trusdell presented petition for re-
pealing the beer and wine clause of the
liquor law.
MIR. Bent, one relative to certain tax
sales.
The following were introduced:
by Mr.. Philips, an act creating board
Of county commissioners, three in each
county, to be elected by districts in 1868.
BY Mr.. Dudley, an act changing the
manner of electing county supervisors and
reducing the number to three and five.
BY Mr.. Wilson, an act in regard to lin
itaton Of action.
BY Mr.. Bollinger, an act establishing
the Office Of county auditor.
BY Mr.. Rowell, an act changing the
times Of holding courts in the Sd judicial
district.
BY Mr. Wheeler, an act relating to ju.
rors' fees, taxing the same as costs.
BY Mr.. Hayden, an act fixing the COM
pensation of road supervisors at 81 per
day.
BY Mr.. Hawthorn, an act legalizing the
ak levy for soldiers bounty in Story
county.
by Mr.. Dudley, an act for the registra-
ton of voters.
BY Mr.. Hayden, fixing the time of hol-
ding courts in the 9th judicial district.
The governors message was referred to
different committees.
A joint convention was held in the
afternoon, and the action of the radical
caucus ratified. The vote on state printer
was: Mills, l09; Staub, q. j. S. Carter
was elected state binder, and Martin Her.
sey penitentivry warden.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

LOST BoY.-Philip Ryan, of McGregor,
left home on Christmas day, and was last
seen on the Mil. & Pra. du Chen cars, mt
s o'clock Of that evening. Since that he
has not been heard from. lie was IA years
old. well grown; had on a light suit of
clothes, ameng which was cavelry jack
Ut. He is supposed by his grieved parents
to have had no money. Please give the
TINES Office information of him. Will
others please notice. PHILIP RYAN.
Metre COR, Jan. %, 1868.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

al property Of Metcaf In said county 90 that tn.
same may be applied to support and maintenance
the said Ruhamah Netcalf Adopted.
Resolved. That the Of 500, 34-loo collected on
unclaimed goods be transferred to the Temporary
school Fund, Adopted.
Resolved, That the sum Of one hundred dollars 10
appropriated out OF the bridge fund.- for tho purpose
Of completing the bridge acros Csrlin Branch In NAL
Tory, on the south Carln road, an that William Hunt
te committee to superintcnd the same. Adol ted.
Rtsoired, That the sum Of one hundred dollars 10
hereby appropriated, to repair q bridge across the
Little Turkey, in Mllville Township. and that the
Clork 10 authorized to draw warrants for the same
W. w Gilmore commissioner. Adopted.
The special committee appointed at o.
tober term to prepare memorial to the
Legislature asking them to pass law to
enable counties to build cenotaphs, make
the following report:
wHrsrAs The Ladies' Of Clayton County, desire to
erect Cenotaph in memory of those brave soldiers
who sacrificed their lives In putting down the Great
Rebellion, and whereas we deem it cxpedient and
right the County Ia lite corporate capacity to
tribute towards such work, therefore
Resolved BY the Board OF Supervisors Of said Coun.
ty that Senator and Representatives IN the Leg
ature be requested to uss their united efforts to
cure the passage Of Law authorizing the Board Of
Supervisors in each and every County in the State to
appropriate such sum or sums a. they may think
proper 10 exceed the of five thousand dollars,
to aid in the construction Of such work. Report
adopted.
Resolred That the Clerk DO instructed to notify
our senator ana REPRESENTATIVES, OF the acton OF the
Board in relation to Williams Excavator. Soldiers
Cenotaph and others, IL any, and forward copy Of
zach a. passed by their Beard. Adopted
n.sossa, That the sum o. sSooo. are nereoy appio
bridge with stone and on Stone piers acros:
Turkey River at or near = o.,erdoek f.rry on the
and that the CLERK Be authorized 10 issue warrants
nav.hIe the 6rst dnv of ApriI 1859 Provided that
contrbrtc 10 aid bridge At least 5000 before they
Are untitled 10 the slcve sum and nroyied further
superint, ndipc sad bridge, engage a competent en-
ciieer far man and survey Lost
Resoir,d That n Place be and il hereby author.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

Down AMONG THE DEAD MEN, are, ut this
moment thousands who might have been
alive and we'll had they used that great
life preserver, Plantation Bitters. Let the
living lay it to heart, that they are the
hest known remedy for all dyspeptic
complaints, stomach arrangements, aud
general debility. AS delicious cordial,
combined with treat tonic virtues, their
equal cannot be found.
Delicate Females, Cleryymen, Merch-
ants, Lawyers and persons of sedentary
INDEPENDENTLY those who are weak
and suffer with mental depression, are
greatly benefited by these Bittcrs. Wv
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22
Is COMING TO 1GeuRzaoR.
DIR. BARTH.

Formerly Of New York CITY Eve. Ear
and Lung ynfirmary, IL now located
at No. 112 Mason ST., milwaukee.
where he has been Tor tho last wear.
VXTHosE success is SO generally known tbroupb.
w out the Northwest we'll rs elsewhere has
owing TO the many anxious solicitations from pcr.
far and near consented to visit tho following
places. where lie can lie consulted by those who can
distinguish and appreciate the services Of thorough
bred Physician and Surgeon. e4g -
Artificial Eyes inserted that will Move
and Appear like Natural Eyes.
will be in MrGREGOR, at the Allen House, Mons
day. Tncs'lay, Wednesday Thursday and Friday, Feb.
10th, l1sh. 18th, 18Th and 18th.
Will lie in UecOrak, at the Winnesheik House. on
Saturday, Sunday. Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday. Friday and Saturday, February 10th, 16th
18th. 18th. 18th. 10th, 21st and 22d.
viii be in Madison, Mt the villas House, Thursday
and Friday, January 3Oth and 3lst. sihss -
will be in BosColel. nc the Carrier House, Satur-
day, Sunday Monday and Tuesday, February lst, I'd,
Sd and lth
Will he in Lancaster, 1t the Hyde Hotel wsdues-
day and Thursday. February 5th aud 9Th.
will be in Prairie du Chen the Donsman House,
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, febru ~ It'll sth
and 9th. 2w588
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

Rev. Mr.. SLoAN.-A meeting Of the
members Of the Congregational Church on
Sunday evening last, attached Mr.. Sloan
as their pastor for life.
This appreciation Of pastoral worth and
personal attachment 9 most cxtraordi-
nary one, but let us add it is no less extra
ordinary than it is merited. Mr.. Sloan
has been a long time here, and the resolu-
ton above noted is proof of the warm
esteem in which he is held by those who
know him best. We congratulate him for
the compliment, and We also congratulate
the church for having secured the services
of so able divine and so unassuming a
gentleman.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

nISSOLUTION NOTICE.-The arm of p.rrx =
} Conklin 10 tiris day Dissolved b. mutual conssn,
The liabilities and assets Of the cuTnIny will lie a.
sumed by u. W. Perry. who will continue the Lnsi.
ness ut Che old stand vi Perry 4 Conklin.
EDWARD CONKLIN.
Dee 3Cfh. 1867; awsss
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

BoARpERs.- The Allen House is how in
excellent order and guests can be as CON-
fortably entertained as in our large cities.
few day boarders will be, taken :t
Five Dollars per week. 3w5sS.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

Hon. Lewis Benton senior, Of New York
City, is staying few days with us visiting
his sons Lewis and William Mr.. B. is
one of the best lawyers and most effective
orators in that city. Though a strong
politician he has no taste for Office and
hence his name is not bazoned as widely
as are those Of less ability. His call at
our Office sent the writer of this back 10
1857, when, at National. he was valuable
assistant at our Co. Convention. Welct m
to oui ''Shanty" always!
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

The Journal Of Horticulture is paper
devoted almost exclusively to the care of
Flowers. 70 ladies, it is invaluable
Spring will soon be here and all of you
will want to know how to ornament the
surroundings of the house. You cannot
imagine how favorable an impression it
makes to see dwelling in the midst of
Floral beauty. Tilton 4 Co., Boston, IS.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

nsssvDsss vvwg~s ny -cssy cusrom.
sfs g eelveFsd sf their houses free Af charge,
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22
Che Timcs.
McGREGOR. JAN. -, 1863. \
Governor Merrill.

]. S. RuSSELLs, Esq, Privnte Secretary
to our fellow-townsman. the Gov. elect of
Iowa, favored US with an advanced patnph.
let-copy Of his Inaugural, delivered on
Thursday last at DesMoines. We received
it on Wednesday morning just after our
Issue for the week was of. Receiving il
under prohibition to publish until after it
would be delivered, we could not extra it
to the public until after Thursday. On
Friday we sent it to many of the TINES
subscribers rs an Extra: it appears in this
issue. People up this way, and partcu-
larly at Col. Ms home, were curious to
see the document, and hence our early
delivery of it. It will not bear extensive
criticism; nor are we inclined to find
much fault with neighbor who has at
tanned position in the same manner that
most of his Gubernatorial radical COM
peers have done. SAMUEL denounces the
doctrine of " State Rights "a doctrine
identified with the first men Of the Revo-
lution,-contradicts himself line or two
after on 'the Centrifugal and Centipetal
forces;" objects to receiving interest on
bonds in "irredeemable currency says
gold is the only legal tender; scolds those
who do mot like to equalize with the negro
and indorses Congressional re-construc-
ton, mo matter what it may tie. We meant
to review it more lcngthily, but what's the
use? IT'S on the outside, and others are
capable of. deciding on its merits. Read
it. His defence Of the gold interest on
bonds by calling our currency ''irredeem-
able is not calculated to make greenbacks
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

RELIcIous.-Rev. Mr.. Dudley writes us
that his health is SO far recovered that he
confidently expects to meet his Congrcga-
ton for service at the Baptist Church on
Sunday evening the 26. Subject of SER
mon; Freedom from Divine Condemna-
ton.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

DR: J: SKILLIN HvvunrvN ,ncwsrg AsEiociaucl
Philadelphia, Pa.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

SIxsSO0S,E IO
IS FRANKLIN ST., NEW YORK.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

direct EUROPE
Assortment Of CRoCxH1y brought
which they viii sell ia tho Trade Low for cash.
STONE CHINA First Quality Plain Figured IS SCI
invite Quality Price
's ssEco as1 1ana 81. s NS s SCOTT & COULD
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

MHIH sINeEi, M-UHe6uN, lUvgA.
67c
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

Commiss'r on roads,.
" lid cat boupty......
Wolf and wildcat b'y
Post'g clect'n notices.
Bridge Commissioner
Jail supplies ....".....
do ... .........l
Room tor election.....
Bridge Commissioned
Medical sxaaniinat'n
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asking that an appropriation be made for
the erection of q bridge across Turkey
river, near Thompson's mill, in section 8,
township192, range 4,---Granted the sum
VI $1,000 raised by the tax of 1868. Clerk
20 draw warrants to John Thompson, such
warrants carrying no interest until the lat
day Of January, 1869. Such warrants shall
not be drawn unless John Thompson
cnter into bond with surety to Clayton
County, conditioned that he will erect a
good and substantial bridge at the town Of
Motor, across Turkey river, with piers and
approaches complete, without further ex-
pense to tho county-samc to be complet-
ed within one year according to specifca-
tons on file Hon. Z. II. Williams, CON-
nittee, to accep! and approve said bridge.
Petition Of e. Leibrook and others, for
$1,000 for the purpose Of erecting bridge
across the Volga river, at the place known
Ms the "Beaty Mill,"--Grantcd the sum Of
5000, raised BY the tax of 1868. Clerk
TO draw warrants to L. Reuther; such war
rants bearing no interest until the LIST day
Of January, 1869. l.. Reuther enter into
a bond with surety to Clayton county, con-
ditioned that he will erect good and SUBJ
stantial bridge, witt, piles, abutments and
approaches at the contemplated point,
within one year. To be accepted and APP
proved by a committee appointed by the
Board.
Petition af r. Snedigar and others, FOR
$50 to be applied on road leading from FL
kader to Michael Uaiel's, in Read town
chip, near Mrs. Jacob HowMd's,-Not
granted.
Petition Of Frank Dcrr, asking for APP
pointmcnt Of Steward of the Poor House,
Referred to special committee, who re-
fcrred the matter back to the Board, and
no action taken.
Petition Of John McCaferty, asking for
the appointment of Steward of Poor House,
Same as last.
Petition Of Sam. Benjamin, asking the
appointment Of Steward Of the Poor House,
Same as previous.
Petition Of James Buell. and James Nc
Kinley, executors Of the estate of James
McGregor, that the tax be related on $780,
600 value of personal property assessed
to said cstate,-Not granted.
Petition of II. Thorson and others, for
$500 to build bridge across Pony creek,
in section %, Wagncr,-Granted.'
Petition Of VIM. Patrick and others, for
an appropriation to bald bridge across
Cedar creek, near Jacob Eaton's place.
Not granted. 4
Petition Of Enos Gay for the reduction
Of his assessment of personally for the
year 1866, from 81 500 to 81 ,O00,-Granted.
North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-01-22

l'nE name Of this Company is the Winnesleik In
l surance Company. 1t is located in the City Of
Freeport, Illinois, The amount Ut its capital stock
is $oO,Uo3 No. The amount VI its capital stock paid.
up is $50 053O0. rhe vi Company are as
follows:
Cash OH hand In bank and in hands Of