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Clayton County Herald
Garnavillo, Clayton co. Iowa
March 3, 1854
Married.
On the 12th of Feb, 1854, by Rev. J.G. Whitford, Mr. John C. Pool
and Miss Susannah Dart, both of Clayton county.
Married.
On the 1st inst., in Garnavillo, by Robert C. Dripps, J.P., Mr.
Warren Cooley and Mrs. Maria Freeman.
Drowned.
In the Mississippi River, on Wednesday, the 22d ult., Mr. L.T.
Judd and Mr. Francis Clark, both residents of this county. They
left Clayton about dark on the above day, to go to some place
near Guttenberg, by way of the river, with a span of hourses and
sleigh. The horses and sleigh were found about two miles below
French Town, and about half a mile below where they broke into
the river. Some portion of the harness was cut, which would
indicate that one or both had made an attempt to rescue the
horses, and were drowned in doing so. Mr. Clark was formerly a
resident of Brasher, St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., and Mr. Judd of
Jersey Co., Ill.
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We took a flying visit to Decorah last week by Capt. Read's
Express Line, and found everything along the route marked with
the indellible seal of the times -- "progression." We
have travelled over the west considerably, and have never yet
found better accommodations at Public Houses than can be had on
this route -- not even excepting the great thoroughfare between
Rockford and Galena. We noticed that preparations are being made
a almost every point for building quite extensively the coming
season, and several buildings that remain unfinished from last
season for want of mechanics. A new Town has lately been laid off
at Hardin, and we were informed by one of the proprietors that
measures had already been taken for the construction of from nine
to a dozen buildings, which would be commenced immediately on the
opening of the spring. This will make not only a pleasant village
but will also make one of considerable business. It is highly
probable that a steam mill will be erected there this season. By
the way, Collins of the Hardin House has a way of his own in
entertaining strangers. A clean room and a good fire to warm
yourself by -- a good table -- good sleeping apartments -- and a
good barn well filled for your beasts, are among the luxuries to
be found there.
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John McKay, Esq., of Winneshiek county, handed us a petition the
other day, asking Congress to denote to the State of Iowa the
Reservation and Buildings commonly known as Fort Atkinson, for
Educational purposes. The petition is now in our hands, and lest
we should not remember to ask everyone that comes in to sign it,
we therefore give notice in order that they may ask us. That the
Fort will ever again be needed for the purpose for which it was
built, no sane man will for a moment believe. That the government
will either think it a matter of necessity or economy to pay a
man $36 per month to stay there and watch the progress of those
decaying buildings much longer, we do not believe. But what
disposition they may think proper to make of it, of course
remains as yet unknown. We had it in our mind to propose the
circulation of a petition asking Congress to donate it for the
purpose of establishing an agricultural school. We tho't and
still think, that the agricultural interests of this portion of
the State are sufficient to justify such a grant. But since the
above-mentioned petition [remainder cut off]
Bridge Meeting
At the meeting at Guttenberg, 25th February 1854, to hear the
report of a committee to select a point for the bridge across the
Turkey River, John W. Griffith, Esq. was appointed Chairman, and
John M. Crawford Secretary. Elisa H. Williams, who, at a previous
meeting, had been appointed to select the point for a bridge,
reported that he had spent eight days in examining Turkey River
from Bartlett's to the Mouth of Elk Creek, and the roads leading
to and from the River between these points. He also reported that
the best route for travel from Colesburg to Guttenberg, and also
to Garnavillo and the country north, is by way of Peck's Ferry;
and that the best route from the Yankee Settlement to the river
is by crossing the Turkey in the vicinity of the Mouth of the
Volga; and that the public interest requires at each of these
points a bridge across the Turkey. He also designated Peck's as
the point at which the first effort should be made. It was then
moved by E. Price, Esq., that the County Judge be requested to
procure estimates of the cost of a bridge at Peck's. This motion
was seized as an opportunity by those dissatisfied with the
selection to express their disapprobation, and was lost by a vote
of more than two to one -- a very large majority of the Germans
of Guttenberg voting against it. The meeting then adjourned.
John M. Crawford, Sec'y
At the close of the meeting Dr. W. Hoffbauer invited those
friendly to building a bridge at Pearson's to attend a meeting at
Guttenberg on Monday evening, Feb. 27th.
Bridge Meeting at Gutenberg
At a meeting held at Guenberg, Feb. 27th, 1854, for the purpose
of taking into re-consideration the building of a bridge across
the Turkey River, the following proceedings were had:
On motion, Mr. F.W. Helmich was chosen Chairman, and Jacob
Nicklaus Secretary.
The meeting was addressed by Dr. Hoffbauer, R. Pearson, P.C.
Balsinger, Mr. Garber and Mr. Jeffries.
On motion, A committee of five was appointed to prepare
resolutions.
The committtee having returned, reported thro' their chairman,
Dr. Hoffbauer, the following resolutions:
We, the Citizens of Gutenberg and the surrounding country, as far
as we understand the true interests of Clayton county, together
with the interest of the town of Gutenberg, having the second
time examined Richard Pearson's place in regard to a bridge
across the Turkey River, and in regard to roads on both sides of
the River, Resolve,
1. That we have found no reason whatever to change our
convictions, made in all our previous bridge-meetings, about the
location of a bridge at Pearson's place.
2. That we will not apply our money, or a particle of it, to any
other point on Turkey River, at this time; and that we
will not hear any influence or inducement to any other point.
3. That we have a better claim on the county money in Judge
Williams' hands, as we are citizens of Clayton county, as as the
majority of the friends of Peck's place are citizens of Delaware
and Dubuque counties.
4. That we are ready to build a bridge -- as is a bridge --
across the Turkey River at Pearson's place, independent.
On motion, These resolutions were adopted unanimously, without
discussion.
On motion, A Committee of six was appointed to secure the money
for building said bridge by taking promissory notes. Dr.
Hoffbauer, H. Overbeck, B. Tonner *, R. Pearson, P.C. Balsinger
and H. Schimmel were appointed said committee.
On motion, The Editor of the Clayton County Herald was
requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting.
F.W. Helmich, Chairman
Jacob Nicklaus, Sect'y
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Clayton County Herald
Garnavillo, Clayton co. Iowa
March 10, 1854
Married.
At Colesburg, Delaware Co., on the 1st., by Joseph Grimes, J.P.,
Mr. Hiram Hubbs and Miss Mary Lacy.
Died.
On Sunday, the 5th inst, at her residence near this place, Mrs.
Jane Shaw, wife of Mr. John Shaw, in the 40th year of her age.
Notice.
Whereas my wife, Lucinda, has abused me out of my marital rights,
all persons are fobidden to harbor or trust her on my account, as
I will pay no debts of her contracting after this date. JOHN
BLIVEN, Cass township, March 1st, 1854.
Miller & Bass: Dealers in Stoves, Stove
Pipe, Tin and Copper Ware. We also manufacture all kinds of Tin,
Sheet Iron, and Copper ware, and will attend to all calls which
we may have for tinning roofs, spires, and putting up cave
troughs, at as low rates as any one in this county, or Dubuque.
Old Pewter, Brass, and Copper received in exchange for wares at
fair prices. We intend to do our work as well, and give as fair
bargains as you will find at nay other place in northern Iowa.
McGregor's Landing, April 15, 1853.
Notice.
Is hereby given that the Agricultural Society of Clayton County
will meet at Garnavillo on Saturday, March 18th, 1854, for the
purpose of adopting By-Laws for said Society, making arrangements
for the County Fair, &c. The farmers of the county are all
invited to attend. By order of the President. H.S. GRANGER,
Sec'y.
New Townships.
The following new Townships will be organized at the April
Election:
Elk - Town 91, Range 4
Grand Meadow - Town 95, Range 6
The North 1/2 of Town 94, Range 3, is attached to Mendon
A stip two miles wide on the west side of Town 92, Range 3, is
attached to Volga
Giard - Town 95 N., Range 4 West
Clayton - South 1/? T 94, R 2 West, and Sections
1,2,3,4,9,10,11,12,13 T 93 R 3 West: also sections 7, 17 and 18 T
93 R 2 W.
Highland - Town 93, Range 6 West
Cox Creek - T 92, Range 5 West
ELIAS H. WILLIAMS, County Judge, March 3, 1854
Blacksmithing - Andrew Shoemaker & Co.
respectfully announce to the public that they are now prepared to
do Blacksmithing of every description, in their new Brick shop at
the north end of Main Street, Garnavillo. Their customers can
rely upon getting their work done in the very best manner, and
made of first rate material. They intend to keep wagons, &c
on hand for sale, and in shoeing Horses and custon-work generally
they will always endeavor to satisfy their employers. Patronage
respectfully solicited. Garnavillo, Dec. 2, 1853.
Clayton Lumber Yard
I have now on hand, and offer for sale, a larger and better
assortment of Pine Lumber than has ever before been for sale in
this region -- consisting of all the varieties of building
materials usually found in lumber yards, besides, hewn timber,
palings, fence boards, etc. P.S. - No green, heavy lumber,
manufactured from sapling, knotty pines, just from the Mill; but
lumber that has been soaked in the water a sufficient length of
time to expel or destroy all sap and juice that prevent quick and
thorough seasoning, which every good joiner well knows to be
requisite. ALFRED P. FOSTER, Clayton, Dec. 23, 1853.
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Glass - 1500 Lights Sash, various sizes and 60 boxes Glass to
suit. Stoves - We offer 100 Cooking Stoves of different patterns
at Manufacturers prices as agents for same - for sale at Clayton
by FRANK SMITH & Co.
Pay Down! Deeds & c., sent to me to be recorded must be
accompanied by the Fees, and no instrument will be recorded until
the fees are paid. SANFORD L. PECK, Recorder Clayton County, Iowa
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Clayton County Herald
Garnavillo, Clayton co. Iowa
March 17, 1854
Married.
On the 8th inst., at Colony, Delaware Co., by Rev. C.D.
Farnsworth, Mr. Thomas JOnes and Miss Ann Kirkpatrick, both of
Colony.
Married.
At Hasting's Bottom, on the 9th inst., by E.G. Rolf, J.P., Mr.
Asa Smith and Miss Mary Downie, both of this county.
Died.
-On the 13th of Feb., of Scarlet Fever, John Thomas, only son of
Widow Miller, aged 2 years and 11 months.
-On the 14th, of the same disease, Catherine, consort of Mr.
James Hill, aged thirty-two years. Her end was that of peace. Her
friends and neighbors feel deeply the loss of her society, but we
trust our loss is her eternal gain.
-On the 24th, of the same disease, Catharine, infant daughter of
James and Catherine Hill, aged eight weeks. Funeral services were
attended on March 5th, by the writer.
HENRY GIFFORD.
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Clayton County Herald
Garnavillo, Clayton co. Iowa
March 24, 1854
Married.
In Garnavillo, on the 16th inst., by F.C. Madison, J.P., Mr.
Ransom Cowen of Freeport, Illinois and Miss Sarah M. Baker of
Lodomillo, Iowa.
Married.
On the 15th inst., by Elder H. Gifford, Mr. Uri Wiltse and Miss
Louisa Fuller, all of Clayton co.
Died.
On Monday evening, February 20, 1854, Ann Eliza Adams, aged 2
years and 8 months.
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Clayton County Herald
Garnavillo, Clayton co. Iowa
March 31, 1854
Married.
On the 24th inst by Rev. O. Littlefield, Mr. John Porte &
Miss Ellen Meed, both of this county.
Married.
On the 29th inst by Rev. Alford Bishop, Mr. George V. Puntzny of
Cold Water, Winneshiek co. and Miss Mary Ann Predmore, daughter
of Rev. Moses Predmore of this place.
Died.
At Volga City, Clayton co Iowa, March 6, 1854 of palsey, James
Cummings, age 87 years 2 months and nine days, formerly a
resident of Penebscot co Maine. Eastern papers please copy.
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