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Bannard & Son have removed the'r
Fruit. Grain and Feed establishment ~ .
room in what is generally known as tne
TINES Block-Joaes and bass own the
west end of the building from the River
to the Cambriau. Bannards are safe men
to deal with.
The first raft of the season, q IL stringer,
left Black RIVER last Thursday. Since
then several large RATS have passed our
city from Chippewa and the upper pine
tree ports.
The Clayton County delegation voted
solid for the Capitol Appropriation. In
another column we give our reasons for
non'approval. The members are doubt
less all right in their estimation of their
action, but we dissent from the policy they
have thought proper to pursue.
j. Sheldon Case, resident OF this
place for many years, genial-hearted
piece of company, first rate salesman,
we'll known to most of of our older busi>
ness men, has returned, after an absence
of six or seven years, to live again among
us. "Shel." has ,car-red with the rebels
and fought Fate with the best of courage
but not with success at all times. His
McGregor friends, who are many, warmly
welcome him "home."
Billy Blagdesn.sets very satisfactory
lunch at bis stand, recently occupied by
VIM. Schmidt, Bank Block.
Last Sunday was "Palm Sunday and
very large number attended Father Lena
hans church. Some protestants ridicule
the ceremonies of the Catholics on this
day and yet themselves sing of
''Conquering palms we bear"
Be charitable toward each other. All
people cannot think alike about religion.
None of us know the hereafter only
through belief without testimony; then
why be unkind in criticism? Our ''reli.
gion" ESQ called) would not bring much
in an orthodox market, but It's the bust
ness of nobody to NEEDLE with it. Easter
and Eggs will come on the 18th.
The martins, those prattling, busy little
birds OF Spring, are with US again, as
lively as ever. Most of the birds Of the
season are here.
See Ford & Wakemans card.
Mrs. CAss, Of this city, died on Sunday
night, and was buried on Tuesday. We
have no particulars.
Flemming Bros mill, at North Me-
Gregor, is ready to work, and thousands
Of logs are floating in the vicinity anxious
to be cut by the gang'saws newly intre-
duced; but the river is on ''high," and
work is suspended for the present. Large
amounts of building material are on hand
for present customers.
Eb. Hopkins has taken the Saloon under
the TINES Office, known rs the "Sharp
Corner If "Neeze'' don't make it run
successfully it will not be for the want of
energy or nice supplies of liquors, wines,
ales and cigars. He and his location are
so we'll known that words of introduction
are useless.
The City Hotel is again closed, Mr.. AL.
len having retired. The property is held
for sale at $4,000.
The Evans House, under the active man.
asement Of Mr.. Flanders, is crowded with
guests at all times. We never heard a
person complain of Flanders for want Of
attention. He is growing rich in business,
but he works for all he gets.
A letter from JOHN PARKHURsT, dated
April llth., informs us the celebrated
troupe Of which he is the
head are now engaged for the summer
campaign and will be in McGregor May
10th. John says he has reformed in many
respects-no tobacco,-no drinks,--no i'm
morrlity.-his voice is much better than
formerly, &C., &c., &C., etc. Let the trio
come and sea us
Go to gardening as soon as possible.
Peas, lettuce, radishes and onions will fear
no weather after this. Throw ashes over
your ground and particularly at the roots
of your shrubbery.
Weather, Markets, &c.
The weather now Tuesday April l3th,)
is as warm as May. The ice-hood of the
north is covering US. Noah is here, but
he has no Ark hence we seem to be in
danger of being food for fishes. 1t is not
our wish to exaggerate the foolishness Of
tho Father Mother, we suggest) of wat
ers, but one or 'tother of the aqueous par.
ents has been acting badly for some days
and the consequence may be lively de-
struction of property. We cannot help it
The River is Gerry high and it is reported
rising at St. Paul. When it gets it backs o,
breast up to the highest point we may no.
tice it in formal way.
Markets are so near nothing as to be moi
worth quotation. Farming is going on
in the Spring Wheat and Oats line, prices
are down wheat 73a only and we have
few trading visitors. Gold liz. Bond
holders laughing and workers wondering
what's the matter. Time will tell the
workers and it may tell the bond-holders
The M. E. Ministerial Association, fol
the district of McGregor, will call to this
city fifteen or twenty pastors of the vari-
GUS churches of the district, on the 10th
of May. These gentlemen will be among
us until Friday, when the Association vii