Iowa
Old Press
North Iowa Times
McGregor, Clayton co. Iowa
May 6, 1857
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Two large Bells were delivered last week at
[Anderson's or Peterson's] Ware House, and what places do purpose
had the public spirit to order them? One was marked to the care
of Rev. D.W. Lyon the village of Hardin, Allamakee co.; the other
was destined for Bradford, the aspiring [illegible] of Cedar
Valley. Hardin is a quiet town, but we gegin to believe it will
steal a march on Monona if that village is not on the look out.
Already a splendid flouring Mill is in motion, at Hardin, and
here goes a Church Bell to ring its chime of triumph over its
less spirited neighbor! Hardin is improving rapidly. [remainder
illegible]
Fort Dodge is said to be infested with Indians,
the same Red Devils who massacred the settlers at Spirit Lake.
Companies have started to the relief of the settlers. This is
reported, but as the Minnesota war ended in smoke, it is not
exactly certain that the Ft. Dodge story may not be a ruse of
Land buyers to deter timid speculators, or a sell for the benefit
of wonder-loving editors in the older states. The President has
withdrawn from sale on the 4th of June the lands upon which the
Indians have been committing outrages.
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There have been 700 cases of sickness and thus far, 20 deaths
from the National Hotel disease!
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A new daily to be called the Mercury is to be started at Dubuque.
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Lake Albert Lea is soon to have a paper. We noticed part of the
material at our Ware House some days ago.
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Lower town does not improve as fast as it should. A few houses
only are goining up. What is the matter? Are lots held so high
that they are unpurchaseable? Proprietors of villages must expect
to sell some lots at living rates if they would see an
advancement towards city-hood. Howell, set the lower Town right
on this subject!
We see a Lumber Yard is opened near the Depot, but we can not
tell our readers much about it. Dickinson & Willard are doing
a good business, we shall have their Advertisement next week.
S.A. Clark is repairing his store. The Rail Road passenger house
is a quick made affair, intended for the present only. Brower
& Vanduzer are doing a heavy business in Drugs and they
deserve it, they have a splendid store near the levee and they
are not too proud to work at their business; this firm has some
large orders for the Cedar Valley and for upper Minnesota. French
is always full of custom.
Died.
Near McGregor on Tuesday, April 20, 1857 (or April 26, 1857], of
Con-sti-n of the Brain, Mrs. Jane, wife of Joseph Bayless. The
deceased emigrated from England with her husband three years ago.
She was an [illegible], and not withstanding her intimate
relationship by blood with the aristocratic family of Sir Sidney
Smith, she took a lively interest in and was an avid admirer of
the Democratic Institutions of her adopted country. Her bereaved
husband has our most lively and heartfelt sympathy in this trying
affliction.
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North Iowa Times
McGregor, Clayton co. Iowa
May 22, 1857
Notice.
In pursuance of instructions from the Secretary of War, I will
sell at public sale, all of that part of the 'military'
reservation opposite to Fort Crawford, which was not settled upon
by actual bonifide settlers prior to the 23d of April last. The
sale will be held at the Court House in Prairie du Chien, on the
25th day of May, 1857, commencing at Ten o'clock, A.M. in order
to give persons of small means an opportunity to bid, it will be
sold in Forty Acre tracts. This reservation embraces about
fourteen sections in Township 95, Range 3 and 4 west. Sales will
not be made under improper combinations. Henry M. Rice, Special
Agent, Prairie du Chien, May 18, 1857.
Correction.
Du Buque, May 15, 1857. This is to certify that an affair
referred to in the 'North Iowa Times' under the head
"Caution" on the [20th?] of April, 1857, concerning a
Land Contract issued by us to F. Durand, has been settled to
mutual satisfaction, and that the above advertisement originated
through misconception and neglect of an Agent. Taylor, Richards
& Borden.
Stolen.
On or about the 12th inst., from the possession of the subscriber
in Post Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, a Land Warrant, issued
in the name of Jacob Windover, for 120 acres and to Henry Puffer,
together with a Power of Attorney from said Puffer to Stephen
Mariau. All persons are hereby cautioned against the purchase of
said Warrant. Stephen Mariau, Frankville, May 15th, 1857.
A Card.
Mrs. S.L. Henderson, Recently from Indiana, would respectfully
announce to the Ladies of mcGregor and vicinity, that she is now
prepared to Bleach, Repair and Trim Bonnets at short notice and
in the latest style. She is also supplied with Material for
making Ladies and Misses Bonnets and Hats. Attention paid to
Cutting, Fitting and Making Dresses and Caps. Her place of
Business is near Mr. Arnold's residence on Main street. Please
give her a call.
Election.
State of Iowa, Clayton County. This is to Certify that at an
Election for Corporation Officers for the Village of McGregor,
held at Storeroom of John Chambers, in said village, on the 2d
Saturday of May, A.D. 1857, being the ninth day of said month --
that A.T. Jones for mayor, received 28 majority, J.T. Stoneman
for Recorder, received 29 majority, John H. Kinnaird for
Treasurer, received 2? majority, J.L. Dearborn received for
Assessor, 27 majority, D. Allen for Marshall, received 26
majority.
For Trustees:
A.E. Wanzer received 25 majority
G.S.C. Scott received 25 majority
R. McMorrine received 29 majority
C.A. Southmayd received 26 majority
J.G. Bass received 28 majority
The above majorities being over all opposition. Said persons so
elected, are hereby notified of their election, and required to
qualify according to law.
William Potter, G.S. Akin, F. Durand -- Judges of Election
T.T. Woodcock and Jno R. [?Barrett] -- Clerks of Election
Died.
-At McGregor, Iowa, May 20th, 1857, of Consumption, at the
residence of Mr. A.T. Jones, Mrs. Mary R. Hurlburt, aged 20 [or
29] years, 6 months and 6 days; only daughter of David and
Elizabeth Rich, of Platteville, Wisconsin, and wife of Rodney
Hurlburt of this place.
-At McGregor on the 9th inst., of inflamation of the lungs, Ruth
Theresa Van Valkenburg, aged 8 years and 5 months.
-At Elkader, Iowa, on Monday, May 18th, 1857, Mrs. Davis, wife of
Hon. Timothy Davis of Clayton County.
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North Iowa Times
McGregor, Clayton co. Iowa
May 29, 1857
Dr. Martin -- We call the attention of our
Monona readers particularly, to the card of Dr. Martin who has
recently located himself at that place. The Doctor has been a
resident of N. York City where abundant opportunities are
afforded for the study of all the imaginable "ills that
flesh is heir to." His experience in Hospital practice
there, qualifies him to prescribe for any disease of the west,
and we have no doubt he will be found a valuable accession to the
medical corps of Clayton Co. If people will get sick, they should
employ none but educated physicians, and we know of whom we are
speaking when we commend Dr. Martin to the Monona puclic.
The Ferry -- The Alex. McGregor makes regular
connection with the Trains of the Milwaukee & Mississippi R.
Road and Travellers need apprehend no detention on either side
the River in their journey east or west. "Ellick" and
"Oley" are ready at all times to assist you out of the
State or into it, just as you choose!
To the Public. The Express & Herald
is the only paper in the city the publishes news by telegraph.
The proprietors have a contract for the exclusive use of all the
news dispatches received at Dubuque.
H.S. Granger & Co. Bankers and Land Agents.
McGregor, Iowa. H.S. Granger, R. Noble, O. M'Craney, J. Linton.
Collections made and remitted, Exchange bought and sold on all
the principal Cities of the U.S. Interest allowed on Special
Deposits, Loans negotiated on good security, money invested for
non-residents, &c. Also, will attend to the Purchase and Sale
of Real Estate, pay taxes, investigate titles, and do all
business connected with a Land Agency business.
Office up Stairs in Evans' New Brick Building.
McGregor High School Association.
The Contractors having finished the brick work on the first
School Building, the second installment of ten dollars on each
share becomes due. All subscribers to the Stock of the
Association who are in arrear are requested to make immediate
payment.
J.H. Merrill, Treas. M'Gregor, May 28, 1857.
Lumber Waggons. Constantly on hand and for sale
by Grant & Peck, from the extensive Establishment of Messrs.
Austin & Tomlinson at Jackson, Mich -- consisting of Heavy
and Light Nut Skeins, Heavy and LIght Shell Skein and Pipe Box,
Heavy Iron Axel 2 3/4 inch, arm suitable for 4 horses. Also,
Jersey Rockaways, Open and Top Concord Buggies. And in fact
almost any kind of a running vehicle from a Wheel Barrow up to a
Locomotive furnished on short notice from the above
establishment. To parties acquainted with the foregoing mentioned
Establishment their turn outs need no commendation at our hands,
but to the unsophisticated we would say the Michigan timer stands
unrivaled for Waggon and Carriage purposes, and none is used by
Messrs A. & T., until it has been seasoned eighteen monts and
the best evidence of their workmanship, is the quantity annually
sold in almost every western town, and the constant increassing
demand for it. We warrant all their work sold by us in every
particular and in any case of failure the warranty is made good
without any grumbling. And kind Reader and Patron while
meditating upon availing yourselves of these Creature Comforts
take heed that we are Agents for, and have an assortment on hand
of almost all the good Reapers in use and now have on the Lakes a
large invoice of the noted Fowlerville Threshing Machines, to
which we invite your attention. Grant & Peck, M'Gregor, May
28th 1857.
MONEY!! The subscribers would inform the
citizens of Postville and surrounding country, that they have
purchased the entire stock of merchandise formerly owned by
Emera, Higby & Co. And are now receiving a general assortment
of such Goods as are usually kept in a country store. We would
solicit the patronage of the friends of the old firm, and we hope
by strict attention to business to merit a share of public
patronage. We are also prepared to exchange GOODS FOR CASH And
all kinds of saleable produce, such as Wheat, Corn, Oats,
Potatoes, Hides, Furs, Butter, Eggs &c. We would say to those
that are prepared to pay CASH for Goods, that we are not to be
undersold by any firm west of the Mississippi River. Please call
and examine our Goods and Prices before purchasing elsewhere. It
is no trouble for us to show Goods; if you don't want to buy,
there is no harm done. We also keep on hand an assortment of
YANKEE NOTIONS such as Pitch Forks, Shovels, Spades, Hoes, Ox
Yokes, Ox Bows, Grindstones, Cambric Needles, Jews Harps and a
thousand other Chicken Fixings too numerous to mention.
Herrington & Higby. Postville, Iowa
We would embrace this opportunity to recommend our successors to
our old patrons and the public generally. We would say to all
those indebted to us, that we are "hard up", and money
we must, can, shall, and will have, so you will save time and
cost by calling immmediately, and fork over the
"shiners." We can be found at the Old Store for a short
time.
E. Higby & Co.
Died at her residence near Monona, Iowa, on
Saturday evening May 23rd, Martha, wife of Elmer Egbert, and
daughter of Christian and Eliza France of Hudson Indiana. The
deceased was 27 years of age. We are too painfully affected with
the loss which a cherished friend and brother has sustained in
this bereavement to admit of a formal obituary notice. The
recollection of the excellencies of the deceased, as a friend, a
sister, a daughter, a wife and a mother, renders all effort at
panegyric dull and pointless. Her illness was somewhat protracted
but not until a few days preceding her death, was it deemed to be
approaching fatality. Her Mother and the late family Physician,
Dr. Reuben Pierce of St. Joseph Co., Indiana, were then sent for,
and they came -- but alas! for the Maternal tenderness of the
one, and the professional skill and friendly interest of the
other, they arrived too late! Death had stilled forever the form
that yearned to be pressed once more to the heart of a Mother,
and the pale face of the unconscious sleeper returned no sign of
recognition to the distracted gaze of an almost heart-broken
Parent. In her death society has lost one of its brightest
ornaments, three little children are motherless, and a husband
whose affection knew no language capable of its expression is
inconsolable in affliction! We would not attempt the mockery of
consolation. Time, Religion and Philosophy, -- the consciousness
that the loved one is an inhabitant of a more glorious world than
this, and that an inseparable re-union will soon take place, can
alone bind up the lacerated hearts. Life is but a dream at best
and we must nerve our hearts to bear its trials.
"Sister! thou wert mild and lovely
Gentle as the summer breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening
As it floats among the trees!"
[transcribers note: the Monona City cemetery records record
the burial of Martha Egbert, d. 1857]
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