North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-06-30
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Mr.. D. Dougherty left Giard, 9 years ago
with merely moring means. He located
near Marble Rock, in Cerro Gordo Co.
Iowa, and the other day $4,000 was offer
ed him for his '.squatter" farm. Dan de-
clined l.. Ben. Hirshfeld and Sam
Kayser had a gay old opening at He'll
berg's Billiard Hall, on Thursday evening
last. The lunch was made up OF every
thing in the market, and the accom-
panying refreshments were equally excel
lent. y Life Is Ii and the German people
know how to enjoy it. Here's to sam &
BEN... Dennis Wall, of Chicago, form
erly Of North McGregor, passed up the
river last week for lis health. He designs
to wear the summer out at st. Paul, fish
ing, hunting, rowing, and in other out
door exposures. Many friends called on
Dennis; while here he was the guest oil
Esq. Hoxsie. 1t panied us to see him
suffering from lung disorder, but we hope
be will come back in the autumn, full vi
health and vigor.. L ,s-o
Women are pretty generally claiming
post Offices. registry positions. ''copy''-inp
I, cierkships, agencies for Sewing Machines
for sales of Music. &c. To speak plainly
if women were given more of the outsid,
care sof life in charge, there would be less
domestic infelicity and CRIME !....."..
Mrs. Swan, very intellectual lady, with
out being Of the ''strong~ minded order
we'll known to the people Of McGregor
was married many nonths ago, at Keno
sha (her residence,) to gentleman named
CAMERON, I've believe,) and they are now
on q lecturing tour somewhere. Mrs
Morrison, Of this city, is canvassing fol
the N. Y Independent, with view to OBJ
tain Sewing Machine Premium. Those
who admire TILToN's able paper cas be OF
benefit to Mrs. M. by subscribing The
Masonic Festival and Dance, on the even
ing Of the 24th, is said to have been an
elegant affair. The collation. got up by
Mrs. Rowland and others, was as rich in
taste as the table was artistic in arrange.
ment. 1t is not easy to exceed Mrs. Row
land in either line of festival furnish.
The McGregor Cotillion Band, Chas.
French, Keen, Ecker, Norris, Church,
and CJnant, made the best Of Music.
Sixty-five couples appreciated it with
happy hearts and bounding feet. A home
sociable prevented the attendance of the
writer. Home always has precedence.
We thank the Committee for their invita-
ton.
Col. Mansfield, the steam-engne and
lightning landlord, of Cresco. sends us an
Invitation to party, on the 9Th of July.
Having important patriotic duties to at
tend to at McGregor, we are not able to
accept the cordial invite with which our
friend has honored us. Drink orr health
in glass Of that fine brandy, and con-
slider US present in spirit !........
A. o. Miller's theatrical troup will he
with Us in short time. When here be-
fore they won hearty applause as actors,
AMI the highest respect socially. Our
people always speak kindly of Miller and
his talented company.......Dr. Hicks, OF
Monona, is out in circular, calling atten
ton to his return from the east. The
Medical Society Of the County expelled
him for acting out his own idea on the
subject Of advertising. Printers are dis
posed to commend his independent rosi,
eion.. ~ M
c. F. RATnMAN has purchased the Mo-
mona Mercantile establishment, of the late
to the business supply of capital and a
trade experience which will render him
welcome at "the city set upon HILL
We know, him to be obliging to friends,
and not insensible to the profits resulting
from the free use of Printers Ink.....
On Monday evening, Of this week, our
friend, JOHN HOLSTER, held forth, music.
ally, by piano, band and vocal music, in
the Cambrian. Considering the closeness
Of money matters, the Prof. had a very
crcditable audience. Many of the best oil
our citizens gave him the attention whic.
his eminent musical qualifications merit
The tableaux were beautiful. Almost
everything was warmly applauded.......
Ahram Kohn Of this city was called on
Monday evening, by telegraph, to Phila-
ydelphia, because of the severe illness Of
his mother, who resides with Arnold
Kohn, formerly most welcome residen,
Of ,McGregor. Abram started for ''home''
on Tuesday mornings train. Mind tina,
Strawberry Festival on Thursday evening
The handsomest ladies Of the city will
superintend the tables and add their
smiles to the delicacy Of the entertainment
......A marriage Of some pre- talked-ol
potoriety is spoken Of in McGregor. We
know 1.-THE name of one of the parties
the other will shortly be changed "in the
twinkling of . minister's benediction.
and it.would be premature to talk of it.
Did you ever hear Of Gill; Clark's grea,
Race Ground at Prairie du Chen
CLARK is the best trainer" in the North
West, an honorable man and socially
!as companionable as any other specimen O.
the genus homo. On the afternoon o.
Monday, 5th, We will so and see Gill. and
and his races. Some one says the Ferry
will be at half fare, but Capt Bass has no.
told US. about it......ToM, of the Evan'
House, would like to whip Ole Olesor
Nnmba, on the 5lh. Ole will please cal