North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-08-11
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It'll VVUV VAWt%~< SUE 81
1inderv.--The TINES OFFICE now has
a ook.binder whose experience is 80 yrs.
All work sent to us will be done in the
best style at rates entirely satisfactory
Send in your Magazines and Book work.
Home and other Items.
The Methodist Church Building is
progressing finely on the old site, under
the plastic hands of Frank Alsip and his
numerous corps of workmen. We have
been shown design Of the building. 1t
will be beautiful when finished. In size,
AZ by S8, large, Gothic-like windows and
doors. the main building to he 40 feet
high, with towers and spire reaching l46
feet from the ground, &C., &c. The bases
ment and work so far, present beautiful
appearance. More special description of
this City ornament when it is farther or
the way to completion. This building
will'be the pride Of the City in that line.
but we trust our plain Methodist friends
will be careful not to carry "pride Of
heart into it......Mr. Charles Budde of
the Lumber yard, and of boat notoriety,
has placed the writer, and friends from
Monona and McGregor, under obligation
for boat ride to Pictured Rocks. Only
dent, Charley. We'll try to'gct even with
you in kindness.
S'' Mrs. N w. Welliver presented her hus-
band with pretty little girl on the even
ing of Tuesday, of this week. The Cap
tain is as plt ased with the eventas is pos
sible for man to be. We have met him
since the arrival of his daughter, and
know that he is happy. Our Bridge no
tice in last weeks issue excites considera-
Bile comment, particularly at North Nc
Gregor and at North Pr. du Chen. We
gave the report as it was given to US, and
and Us general talk had it on our streets.
A Twenty Million Corporation. with its
vast prospective western connections and
its immense eastern outlet by Rail will
pay but little attention to the interests or
the desires Of points about here. "Letus
have peace" in this section and await the
event......A. French and family are at
Clinton, Iowa, to spend some weeks. Mr..
F.'s partner in the Saddlery and Hardware
business, Horace Baker, Esq, was repor-
ted sick. and "Gus" started last week to
his relief. We hope to hear that Horace
haszmade up his mind ITO stay
Sec Dr.. J. J. McBirde's local notices and
then see him. lie has certificates Of won
derful cures in the farther east. 1t wont
hurt to call on him. His charges are not
great. He processes to have medicinal
key which will remove all Pain. If he is
correct, he is q trump. ...Emmerson &
Manning played at the Cambrian on last
Saturday night to fair house. Their
concert was not above the average. Marks
solo was sublime musical success. They
are at ST. Paul.. johnson & Co.'S circus
will be here on Saturday next. See large
bills...... will somebody please return our
old scrap book? Do now 1t is,of no
use to any one but the writer Of this re-
quest to us it is invaluable. boat
key is in our possession-picked up on the
street. Call and get it......John Lawler
invites Pr. du Chen Schools of all kinds
to 90 to Pictured Rocks Free any time
this month. The Iowans have the same
invitation. Give notice to the Captain OF
the City of McGregor day or two in
advance and we are 0. K.
Tim. NJ. Hopkins, on Monday, was
riding horseback to North McGregor, when
the horse frightened and backed him off
an Is feet fall toward the river, the horse
rolling over him in the descent. Tim
was badly bruised in the Follower, bat
help was at hand, and he was brought to
his dwelling by careful hands. He sus
tanned the greatest injury in the back,
paralyzing his legs for several hours, and
rendering them useless. Much alarm was
occasioned by his return in the arms of
friends, but it is nuw believed he will soon
be on the street again TO enliven us with
his cheerful chat and pleasant society.
A. P. Birdsey, of McGregor, died on
Saturday, Of lona'continued inilammatory
Rheumatism. The deceased was sufferer
till life became a burthen. The body was
accompanied, on Monday, by friends. to
Columbus, Wisconsin, his former resi-
dence.. e. Stowe was throws, from his
trotting sulkcy on Tuesday night by the
scare of his horse, and somewhat injured:
he is not hurt so much as to hold him in
doors. The sulky was badly damaged.....
Gregor McGregor has retired his frame
building to the rear Of the street, design
ing to build two. story brick in front. Is
the yoapg man planninga capture or
preparing to be "offered," which? "Be
iuat and fear not r. They are not danger.
i GUS when properly selected or peacefully
viell5 81 to. !. Sam. j. Peterson, of the old
reliable firm Of Peterson 4 Larson is east
after their usual supply Of Fall ard Winter
Goods. SAN. & HANS will show the best in
the market in a few weeks. =. Malone 4
Co, are piling up cords Of "Repairs" fo'
their extensive Agricultural trade. Within
a few days they have received nearly
10000 pounds of fx.ups TO Reapers
Mowers, Threshers, and all other farmin,
Implements likely to get out OF repair
Farmers who buy the machines sold BY
Malone Il Co., will know where to repair
in case of accident. n a