North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1869-12-29
Correspondence.
STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa.

STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa.
DEAR Col Never having seen
your genial countenance in our lively
little town, conclude you know but
little of us or what we are doing. We
have had the pleasure Of seeing your
partner, Mr.. Andrick, and as you are
not compelled to go to Des Moines, as
1t. Governor, you still continue issue
ing the TINES, therefore Iaddress you
at that office.
Our town is situated on high prai-
rie, about fifteen miles north of Man
chester, and the same distance from
Elkader, with good farming country
ON all sides, which makes it quite a
central point for trade. Here the
farmers can dispose of their produce
for cash or merchandise.
We have four dry goods and grocery
or variety stores, among which is the
firm of N. 0. Barnes & Co., who deal
extensively in dry goods, groceries,
boots, shoes, drugs, medicines, and
they also deal extensively in hogs.
cattle and grain.
Messrs. Scofield & Son are engaged
in general merchandise, and keep a
large assortment of drugs and medi-
cines, they also deal in grain. B.
Bushee keeps on hand all extensive
assortment Of merchandise, and deals
largely in cattle, hogs and produce.
Messrs. Peese & Martin, as formerly
owned by Stems, may be found with
q fine assortment of merchandise of
every description and they are having
their share Of patronage.
Groceries are sold by L. Sherwood
at the burst store.
We have but one Hotel, hept ana
owned by Alex. Blake, where the
traveller will be well cared for.
The Hardware department is repres-
cnted by two stores, one by Bungay &
Nome, one by G. burst. Each have
tin shop attached and are doing a
good business.
The Millinery and Dressmaking de-
partment is represented by Mrs.
Blank; she keeps general assortment.
In the Furniture department Rob-
erts & Shoemaker have a large assort-
ment of the best. They have a
Branch establishment at Fayette.
'sDoc." Richmond is ready at all
times to repair watches, clocks and
jewelry.
"Cal." Fosten is our town barber
and gives satisfaction.
In the Boot and Shoe line j. S.
Wing in his building keeps on hand
and manufactures to order boots and
shoes Of the best material, warranted
not to rip.
J. Jassen also in his new block,
manufactures and keeps large as
assortment of Boots and Shoes.
OF Blacksmith shops there are sew
en- in town and all doing good busi-
ness. They are represented by Thos.
Thompson; he also manufactures
plows. c. Canin, J. Thompson and
John d. Baker, the latter has car
rage and wagon establishment attach
ed. Chapman and Porter; G. Chap
snan, he also has q general manufact-
airing shop.
Baird f. lager have q large wagon
mandatory, they also repair maclin-
cry.
In wagon business exclusively may
be found 6cofield e. Son.
Harness, Saddles, &C., Of the best
quality can be found with the old firm
Of Raster & Peck, opposite Scofield &
Sons. E. B. Gard has lately opened a
shop in the Harness business. Barrett
4 Carrier are engaged in like business.
All of these firms are doing fair.
Meat Market by Balstine & Smith.
b. Fritz, our town Tailor, is always
ready to make good 1T and accom-
MEDIATE his patrons.
Agricultural Implements are dealt
out by +. Chesley, II. b. Taylor 4 j.
Rushee. The farmers throughout the
country are aware that they are active
agents, especially when their notes
hecomc due!
Attorneys: the legal fraternity is