North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-15

of Clayton County is situated Tupon both
banks Of the Turkey River, in pictur-
esque region, which for beauty, towering
hills, and diversity of scczcry, is scarcely
exceeded by the scenery on the far fam ed
Hudson. We boast of one Of the finest
water powers in Iowa-which as yet is
only partially improved capable of furn.
ishing power for ten times as much ma
chinery..as is now in use. The. future Of
Elkadcfsis bright; with Railroads and
Manufactures, which we. will certainly
have ere long, our population must run up
into the thousands. The principal fea
turc in our manufacturing interest is the
extensive asa,
Flouring Mills ~,-
Of L. v. Davis, which make from $50 ia
200 barrels of -four per day-furnishing
employment to large number of persons
including the manufacture Of -four
barrels and transportation of four--tbe
last item alone is q feature of considerable
importance from Toto 20 teams are EN-.
ployed in hauling the Aour to McGregor.
The. Mill furnishes never failing market
for wheat-Mr.. Davis being always ready
to pay the highest price that he can afford
to--for this staple cereal.
The "Boordman House," under the
management Of Gen. Bigelow and his
amiable lady, furnishes tho very best Of
accommodations to the travelling public.
This Hotel is second to none in North
ern Iowa. Il has been much enlarged
lately. 81 M 81
h Dry Goods and Groceries.
Elkader has, for years, enjoyed pros
porous trade, and has been able to compete
successfully with some of her more
pretensious sister cities. a
In the above we are well represented by
seven stores of general merchandise.
Prominent among them is the firm of A.
W. Daugherty & Co., dealer in Dry Goods,
Groceries, Boots, shoes, &c. Their store
is nearly opposite the mill in the stone
block-this is an old firm, doing fine
business.
r. C. Place, in the brick block opposite
the old Davis House, does good trade in
General Merchandise. lie is also one of
our leading stock buyers, paying the high
est market price for Cattle, hogs, &C.,
such mea us r. G. are the life of any town
long may be wave 4!
Oglesbee & Ford, in the "Reuther
Building" also deal largely in general
merchandise, and are men ''that it will do
to tie to-" The indomitable "H. o." Of
anti-P. 0. notoriety, presides and always
treats customers in such manner that
the most fastidious cannot complain.
c. Ryan, dealer in Dry Goods, Boots,
Shoes, &c., is located on the corner oppo-
site the "Boardman House," in "Law
Block
G. F. Stearns, dealer in General Mer-
chandise. is also in the claw Block" By
courteous dealing, he has secured az ex-,
tensive trade, and no one is more deserv.
ing Of patronage. We can certainly COM
mend him.
C. Mccoy, in the old P. o. building,
does good bushes in Dry goods, cloth
ing, &c. Chauucy is an agreeable gentle'
man and a liberal dealer.
Walt Boiler, the veteran German
Democrat, finishes our list in this class.
He is an old, reliable merchant, who does
General Merchandise business, and
enjoys good trade.
Matchmaker and Je,celler.
E. Keltenbach keeps fine stock Of
clocks, watches, jewelry, toys, &C., and
repairs on short notice.
Baking and Confectionery.
S. Voneschen, near the bridge, sells
wholesome bread cakes, ALSO confectionery,
toys, &c.
Millinery and Dress Making.
This class of caterers to the Goddess of
fashion and vanity, is well represented by
two shops-one by Mrs. Horace Bedsll,
and the other one ny Miss Burkhardt.
Hardware and Tinrars.
This branch of trade is represented by
two frstclass firms, each doing prosper
ous business-the oldest is the firm of w.
A. Whitney, opposite the mill. "Iron
and Hardware "Stoyes and Tinware,"
is conspicuous on two enormous signs on
the building. Mr.. Whitney thoroughly
understands his business, and with Ole
Johnston as chief manufacturer of tins
ware, will continue to prosper. The other
firm is in the large stone building opposite
the Post Office.
F.. Snedigar & Sons, deal largely il
Hardware, Stoves and Tinware, as their
large triangular sign indicates. The
tinware mandatory is run by that ire
pressible Lou Ely, who understands the
wants Of the community in this line.
This firm is continually adding to its
Hardware and Stove stock, and enjoy a
liberal patronage.
Drugs and Medicines.
Elkader boasts of two Drug stores,
dealing in all Of the "nostrums,' Sover-
eign remedies for "all diseases that mortal
flesh is heir to.
Prominent stands the firm of
A. +. Upton, our Efficient Postmaster,
who deals in Drugs, Medicines, Books,
&C., &C., and is well patronized.
F. d. Bayless Il Co., occupy the "Brick
Drug Store" nearly opposite the "Board.
man House." They carry fine stock Of