Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1869-12-30

need railroad is certain; that one
would pay is alSo certain, if j. had
It's base on Chicago, running parallel
midway between the ID. g S, :. and
the NV. There are, at present, three
projects before us. One rom Aclilcy
10 Ninton, rM Grunir Centre and
Buckingham. Orc from Iiscomb to
Nnton ria Buckingham. From Win.
ton. the design OF both Is TO 90 to Sa,
bula and thtrc connect with the one
building from Aurora, H. to Savannah
ria Rochelle, Oregon, Ill. Another
from W estern, in Linn Co, tapping
the road from st. Louis to 81, PauD
TO Buckingham, thence, one branch ex-
tending north to Waterloo, and one
North west. There is still another
from Cedar Rapids to ErcNinrham-
All of these routes originated out of
this County. TIE agents OF the first
OF these routes arc to be here on Thurs
lay evening, December SO. The peo-
pie here have been surveyed three
times. Sc We are not auyious for any
more, unless it means business. To
any responsible Company who VIII give
IL, railroad facilities, with a Depot
within one mile of the village OF Buck
incham, $4,000 will be paid III 4 rea-
sonablc length of time That offer is
business, and any Company acting in
good faith will be assisted in the survey.
OF the various projects, probably the
second one offers the best general route,
as il is more directly east and vest
The lama Directors are lion. Joseph
DySart, james Wilson and Dr.. Dan
iei-hettcr men could not be GOT. OF
the first, II. G.. Green, ESQ. is our Di
rector. So wuth for railroads who
want oui money.
Our Scnatorand Representative start
for Dcs Noinos January Cd. They
Will stop in Toledo day or two 10
consult with the Supervisors, and any
others who may meet them, as to The
wants of the County. they will also
visit the Agricultural Farm on the
route. lama is fortunate in having
nysart and Wilson to labor tor her.
The important event Of last week
was the Christmas Tree at the Con
grcgatioual chapel. II there was any
doubt about this country being healthy,
tho 800 children that assembled to see
Santa Claus, settled the question
They all looked healthy, bright and
joyful, not 4 serious taGe IN org them.
The parents and teachers were liberal;
a large tree was loaded, and beneath
it was piled presents in protusion It
was joyful occasion and all were
pleased. Old Santa Claus was there
i'll person. He came out Of the gal
lery dowi, adder among the little
ones, loaded With toys, they scrca,i!ed
with delight. He made ,helh 4 sretclt;
gave them good advice. and Promised
to come again next year If thes' ~tre
good children.
Toledo and lama City Wero sxer'
cisrd about lot OF hogs, last week.
1t seems your scales had ti5t tii1acits
sufficient IS weigh The hogs ct one
Buckingham farmer Mr. ARIES fariiis
upon scale that pays. lie has two
sections Of land in one body, which he
is breaking up as fast as possible. lie
raises as little wheat as he can. Ow-
ing to extensive breaking in 1868, he
had an unusual quantity of land sowed
to wheat II 1869 Shat may not hap
pen a-air. lie raises stock extensive
~. The lot OF hogs that set the two
towns by the cars, in relation to the
honesty of the scales, or the weighe.s,
comprised 90 head, averaging 80 lbs
net-30,00o lbs realizing him $1,000.
How long will it take to get that
amount from wheat He has 80 more
of same size to dispose of at present; ,
large number more towards spring; al
SO cattle, horses, &c, Sc. It will pay
any man to spend day on his farm.
The congregation Of Tranquility
church are erecting meeting house
near the residence of Mr.. Wilson. and
in aid of that object the ladies will hold
a Festival, Friday eve, December 81,
III The house. / bespeak tor them IN
overhowirg crowd. and prophecy IN
ample feast OF the good things OF the
farm, as we'll as OF tie ''fcast of reason
and the flow Of SOUL Come over, Mr..
REruBLlcAS, and see how they do these
things in Northern Tama.
OBSERVER.
BucKIsGnAM Dec q, 1869.
The BEARD of Supervisors
VIII convene at the Court House,