Iowa
Old Press
North Iowa Times
McGregor, Clayton co. Iowa
September 17, 1864
Married.
At McGregor, Aug 14th, by Rev. S.P. Sloan, at the residence of
the bride's parents, Geo. R. McLaury, Esq., to Miss Hattie R.
Henry.
We had the honor of an invitation to the interesting meeting
which culminated in George's final triumph over all obstacles in
the way of bachelor fears and forebodings, but an absence which
it was impossible to control, prevented a participation in the
pleasant entertainment which, we learn, marked the occasion. The
father, Mr. Henry, and the writer of this could probably have
enjoyed ourselves about as well as any other man on witnessing a
ceremony to important to the young. We tender to the young couple
our warmest wished for happiness, and advise them to be so
careful of each others temper and health as not to create a
desire or necessity for the remarriage of either. ...... George,
getting married is not so terrible an affair after all, is it?
[note: grooms surname difficult to read, may be McLanry]
Died.
At Monona, August 13th, Eunice Olmstead, aged twenty years,
daughter of P.P. Olmstead. The deceased was a most nteresting and
amiable young lady, and commanded the esteem of a large circle of
acquaintances. Her remains were followed to their last resting
place by a very large circle of mourning relatives and friends.
Her afflicted parents are among the first settlers of the county.
Died.
On the 7th of August, at McGregor, Iowa, William J., son of James
and Ellen McRaith, aged 2 months and 25 days.
Died.
In Hardin, Allamakee Co., Aug. 11th, 1864, of Cholera Infantum,
Mattie E., daughter of N.J. and M.E. Beedy, aged 1 year, 1 month
and 10 days.
Died.
August 4th, of Diptheria, Agnes Stewart Horne, aged 11 months and
14 days.
Hon. B.B. Richards, of Dubuque, and Hon. M.L. Fisher, of this
county, called to see us the past week. Many others who call
frequently are so modest they will not allow us to name them. The
Times office is the readezvous for all live travelers or
visitors.
Leander McCormick and family of Chicago, together with some
"invited guests" from McGregor, are north of west of
us, tenting, rusticating, trouting, shooting and enjoying
themselves this hot weather. The McCormicks make annual visits of
this character.
Mad-dogs are on foot now, and we invite Mayor Leffingwell to move
on the dog question. Muzzle, shoot or chain every one of the
canine species.
It is rumored that a member of the Cornet Band will shortly --
well, no matter! Rowland told us there was champagne ahead, and
of course we think of such prospects. May it be 'sham pain'
through life, Bro.! What's your name?
W. Saulsbury and lady found home on Monday night from a
protracted meeting --- visit (we mean) -- at Beloit and
elsewhere. Will "Wash" make a noise in town? You bet.
French, Frank Hammer and Bass have been up there rusticating,
hunting and playing business. Frank's dog got rattle-snaked, but
whisky, the universal panacea, cured him. Oh the virtues of
whisky -- for snakebites. If it advances much more in price the
snakes must quit biting.
Friend Bailey, a gentleman always, albeit an original advocate of
the equality of whites and negroes, don't like the Times
article written by Mr. Stoneman of McGregor. Will he permit us to
inform him that it was not prepared for the palate of one who
bows his neck meekly to the assumptions of Abraham.
Wood. This necessary article is very high and in view of it, all
should study the ways of economy. Mat. McKinnie, the enterprising
Stove Dealer, has succeeded in procuring a most remarkable Stove
patented in 1862 and warranted to throw off heat in twice the
proportion of other Parlor Stoves. It is called the Key St. NE.
Persons desiring an elegant ornamental stove and one that will
require only half feed will call at Mat's and see his new
discovery.
Stoneman Raid. We find in the Cincinnati Commercial
of August 5th, the following account of losses occurring in the
battle which resulted in the capture of Gen. Stoneman:
Eighth Iowa Cavalry:
-Colonel Dorr, wounded and prisoner
-Lieut. Horton, killed
-Maj. Jeett, missing [note: type was difficult to read, this name
may be wrong]
-Capt. Walden, missing
-Capt. Burns, missing
-Lieut. Cobb, killed
-Lieut. Prichard, missing
-Capt. Shurtz, missing and wounded in hand and arm
-Lieut. Morehead, missing
-Lieut Haight, missing
- Lieut. McBeron, wounded and missing
-Lieut. Power, missing
-Captain Dane, killed
-Capt. Moore, missing
-Lieut. Loomis, killed
-Lieut. George Pease, missing
-Lieut. Tipton, missing
-Lieut. Ogle, missing
-Lieut. Anderson, missing
-Lieut. Detweller, missing
-Lieut. Bennett, missing
-Surgeon Warren, missing
--
Sumac and Smartweed: Fifty cents per one hundred pounds will be
paid for well-cured Sumac and Smartweed at the Tanners of DAVIS
& REEVES, McGregor Iowa.
Strayed! From the subscriber near Bull Head, July 29th, a Cream
colored Mare [illegible] small size, white face, with some white
on the feet, brown mane and tail, with a mark on one hip of red
hair about the size of a man's hand, caused by a boil. Any
information of its whereabouts left at the Pennsylvania House,
will be liberally rewarded. DAVID CAWELTE, McGregor Iowa.
[transcribed by S.F., February 2005]