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Strawberry Point shows the true spirit
in resolving for Fourth Of July. Ours
is probably postponed till more conven-
lent season. 1t may be that some wide
awake citizens will arouse to the occasion,
but General Apathy, commander who
never won a battle, seems to be indulging
in his usual Lethean repose, and we guess
McGregor will stand back. Mr.. Updc-
graft, Of this city, will probably be the
orator at the Point. Tom will be sue.
cess if he accepts the invite already ex-
tended. How he can be serious and qaiet
enough to speech an hour or two straight
ahead, we cannot imagine.
Governor Merrill Of McGregor, tempo
rarily residing at Des Moines, in charge
Of the Executive service of the State of
Iowa, is with us for day or two. We
arc ALWAYS glad to see Col. Sam. Mer-
rill, for the reason that, in social and po-
liti,al life, he knows no difference among
his acquaintance. Being a Governor
does not obliterate his respect for the less
elevated toilers in human harness. We
do not like ''swell-heads," and because
Merrill is not one we like him.
Judge Lefingwell, of the Ne,cs, will be
engaged taking the census for nearly two
months. We suggest that he be not too
20, <hn ~c 1nl: ~
have an excusable h,r,or Of age. Don't
ask about it.
Extensive preparations are being made
in Prairie du Chen for the editorial con-
vention. Committees numbering IS names
in all, are appointed to initiate the move
ment. We hope to be there to see. The
leading public men Of the city have the
matter in hand.
Remember, there will lie Strawberry
festival, given by the ladies of the M. E.
Church, in the lecture-room on next Friday
evening. Ice cream and fun will be on
hand. Everybody is invited to attend.
We have had visitors 80 numerous the
past week that book would not contain
their names.
Bass is rafting off goods at auction
bargains. Sales at wholesale to merch-
ants on private terms. Call soon.
The body of Bogart, the balloonist, is
not yet found. The mayor of Cincinnati
is almost daily inquiring of mayor G. Nc
Gregor of this city, by telegraph, as to
the recovery Of the body.
Rev. Mr.. Sloan and lady have returned.
Everybody will welcome them with I'M
affected cordiality.
Lou. Peavy has purchased of VIM.
Schmidt the half lot next to the Bank
Block, and is already excavating prepar-
atory to building brick. We are glad
to hear of this.
Cawclti & Bergman are improving the
Mcconnell & Co. store very much. A
handsome front now ornaments it. In q
few weeks it will be extended 40 feet in the
rear to accommodate the increasing trade
demand of the lessees.
Geo. L. Bass choice stock of goods has
been nicely cleaned up, and none but the
best goods left after the Auction, and hi
now offers to the trade one Of the best
bargains of the season. Auction Hodge
will try just one day more to close stock
Thursday is the last day Of the reckless
4 slaughter at auction. Go to the goodbye
auction, Thursday evening.
\ P. S. Since this-Mr. Bass auction
Y wheat has advanced to dollar per bushe
.fand we have received large number o
anew cash subscribers.
81 Business, boys. Dawn with the Prices
and up with goods.
Our longtime friend, w. II. Harding