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The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-05-26
From the Wheeling Intelligencer, May Z.
A Frightful Accident....A Man Carried
mp One Hundred Feet above the Earth.

A Frightful Accident....A Man Carried
mp One Hundred Feet above the Earth
The most frightful, and at the same
time the most remarkable accident We
have ever seen on record, occurred al
the Catholic church, yesterday morning
Some twenty persons were engaged in
putting up the new bell which arrived
from Pittsburgh the evening before
There was a windlass erected on the
ground, to which was attached snatch
block and shieve. Immediately above
the open space in the cupola, to which
the bell was to be drawn up, there pro-
truded beam, to which was attached
another snatch-block and pulley, and the
bell was to have been conveyed to the
top by means of strong ropes working
through these shleyes by the power OF
the windlass and cylinder upon the
ground. The bell had been raised in
this way almost up to the open space in
the cupola, and the men were just ready
to pull it in. A man named Thomas
Newton was below, engaged in guiding
the folds of the rope, as it wound round
the cylinder. To do this, he had a firm
grasp upon the rope. When the bell had
reached great hight from the ground,
one of the cogs in the windlas fixture
gave way. Another revolution of the
wheel ripped off all the cogs the bell
fell to the ground, and Newton, who had
hold of the lower end of the rope, was
carried up with frightful velocity dis
tance Of one hundred feet from the
ground, and about four feet above the
aperture where the bell was to have been
taken in.
For the instant, one was surprised be-
yond measure, and before those engaged
in the work could comprehend what had
happened, Newton, with his hands all
lacerated and bleeding, worked himself
down opposite the aperture, and called
for help to those within. Bishop Whe-
len, who was on the platform in the Gu
pola, reached out at the risk of his life
almost. and seizing Newton by the waist,
pulled him from his awful position The
accident struck everybody with amaze
ment, and all but the eye witnesses were
10th to believe in the incredulous fact
The bell weighed three thousand seven
hundred pounds, and as it fell without
hindrance, some idea may be formed of
the rapidity with which Newton ascend
ed. He says he thought of letting go
the rope, but before his thought was
clearly defined, he was at the beam,
hundred feet above. He had not time to
let go his hold upon the rope. Some
cogs and pieces of machinery were hurl
ed distance of two squares from the
church, and a Mr.. Smith, who was
standing near, received an ugly wound
in the face from flying particle. Mr..
Newton was taken to the office of DIR.
Hupp, where his wounded hands were
dressed. The flesh was all torn from the
palm Of his hands, even to the bone,
which is supposed to have been done by
the death grasp, and the sliding down
the rope during the swift passage into
the air. Altogether. we suppose there is
not more startling or remarkable acci-
dent, or more miraculous escape on
record.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-05-26

AT the official canvass Of the vote fol
Associate Justice Of the Supreme Court
of Wisconsin, the votes of sixteen coun-
ties were thrown out, for informality
numbering 39.255 votes. BY this means
the whole vote Of the State is reduced to
ll8, l03. Aud Of course the maiorities
that had been reported were seriously
cut down. But it SO happens, that Paine
is given majority still. He is now al.
lowed Alas votes over Mr.. Lynde. the
Democratic candidate Had none been
thrown out, his majority would have been
1890.
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w. q. DONNAN,

4 TTORNEY Il COUNSELOR AT LAW,
~ Land and General Agent and Notary
Public, Treasurer & Recorders Office, Indepen-
dence, Iowa.
Is prepared to attend with promptness to all
business pertaining TO his Profession. Especial
attention given to Collecting, Conveyancing,
Paying taxes, Examining titles, DC. [je6-'57
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c e. LATHRoP,

A TTORNEY AT LAW l. INSURANCE
"A Agent, Independence, Iowa. Will prac-
tice in the several Courts of this Judicial Dis
trict, and attend to any business entrusted to
his care with promptness and despatch.
Insurance Policies in the Phoenix Company
of Hartford, Ct, issued on reasonable terms,
and without delay.
Feb. II, 1889. (249
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-05-26
REVERE HOUSE.

TNHE SUBSCRIBERS, HAVING LEASED
Il the above esta blishment are now prepared
to accommodate the Travelling Public on Favora-
BILE Terms. Their Table will always be supplied
with the best the market affords. Their guests
will be served by careful and attentive Walters
and no pains will be spared to make the " Re-
we're " what it should be, First Class Ho-
tel" Boarders accommodated by the Week
Month, or Year.
CHANDLER L. ADAMS,
Independence, April 2l, 1859. Ppp'rs.
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Mr. John Shook has informed us that
M. Owen Shook. who was bound over
under bond Of 500 to answer to the
charge of injuring Mr.. Percy. went out
to cut wood, on the 28th ult., near Bass
Greek, and has not been seen or heard OF
siace. His AK and hat were found, the
latter. having large hole cut in it and
being stained with blood. Marks of
something having been dragged towards
the creek were perceptible.
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N. BnRBERIcH,

MERCHANT TAILOR, MAIN STREET,
wi One door East of Scots Harness Shop,
Independence, Iowa.
GARMENTS made in the latest styles, on
the shortest notice, and at the most reasonable
prices. Cutting done, and fits warranted also,
good assortment Of CLOTHING always on
hand, and fine selection of Cloths.
~ The Spring and Summer Fashion reports
just received. (2-36-9m
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DRESS MAKING.

MRS. f. A. QUINN WOULD RESPECT
Nl fully inform the ladies of Independence
that she has taken rooms on the west side of the
river. in the frame building opposite T. B..
Bullen's Store, and is now prepared to do all
kinds of Dress Making in the very best style
A large experience enables her to promise per-
feet satisfaction.
Independence, Nov. "a, 1858. (u
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WOODWARD & MARSHALL,

4 TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT
IA Law, General Land Agents and Notaries
Public, Independence, Buchanan county, Iowa.
Will practice in the different Courts of this
State. Also attend promptly to SECURING
CLAIMS, Making Collections, Paying Taxes,
Conveyancing, DC. [2-l0
J. 9. WOODWARD. W. S. MARSHALL.
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DIR. II. n. HUNT,

nFFERS HIS PROFESSIONAL SERV-
~ ices to the citizens of Independence and
surrounding country. Office on Main Street,
in Union Block, with w. C. Morris, where
or at his Residence, on Court Street, opposite
G. +. Leavitt's-he will answer calls at all
hours Of the day or night. (apl459-ly
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JED LAKE,

A TTORNEY d COUNSELOR AT LAW,
IA Land and General Agent, Independence,
Iowa. Will give prompt attention to all pro-
fessional business entrusted to his care. Money
loaned and investments made ON reasonable
terms. Office over VIM. C. Morris's Jewelry
Store, Main street. [243-ly
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DAD Is GROWING OLD, JOHN.
BY J. o. A. WOOD.

Ay, Dad is growing old, John,
His eyes are getting dim,
And years have on his shoulders laid
A heavy weight for him;
But you and are young and hale,
And each a stalwart man,
And we must make his load us light
And easy as we can.
He used to take the brunt, John,
At cradle and the plow,
And earned our porridge by the sweat
That trickled from his brow
Yet never heard We him complain.
Whate'er his toll might be,
Nor wanted e'er welcome seat
Upon his solid knee.
But when our boy strength came, John,
And sturdy grew each limb,
He brought us to the yellow field,
To share the toll with him;
But he went foremost in the swarth,
Tossing aside the grain,
just like the plow that heaves the soil,
Or ship that shears the main.
Now we must lead the van, John,
Thro' weather foul and fair,
And let the old man read and doze,
And tilt his easy chair;
And he'll not mind it, John, you know,
At eve to tell us DER
Those brave old tales of British times,
Of Grand-dad and the war.
I've heard you speak of Mann, John,
'Tis Gospel what you say,
That caring for the life of us,
Has turned her head so grey.
Yet, John, do remember well,
When neighbors called her vain,
And when her hair was long and like
A cleaning sheaf of grain.
Her lips were cherry red, John.
Her check was round and fair,
And like ripened peach it swelled
Against her wavy hair
Her step fell lightly as the leaf
From off the summer tree,
And all day busy at the wheel
She sang to you and me.
She had buxom arm, John,
That welded well the rod
Whene'er with wilful step our feet
The path forbidden trod;
But to the heaven of her eye
We never looked in vain,
And evermore our yielding cry
Brought down her tears like rain.
But that is long ago, John,
And we are what we are,
And little heed we day 10y day,
Her fading cheek and hair
All. when beneath her faithful breast
The tides no longer stir,
'Tis then, John, that we most shall feel
We had no friend like her.
Sure, there can be no harm, John,
Thus speaking softly Ger
The blessed names of those, ere long,
Shall welcome us no more.
Nay !-bide it not--for why shouldst tho,
An honest tear disown?
Thy heart one day will lighter be
Remembering it has flown.
For Dad is growing old, John,
His eyes are getting dim,
And Nam is treading softly down
The dim descent with him
But you and / are young and hale,
And each a stalwart man,
And We must make their path as smooth
And level as we can.
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THOMAS, TAYLOR & co.,

EORWARDING 4 COMMISSION MER-
Il chants, No. Commercial Street d North
Lcvee, st. Louis, Mo. jan20-59
D. II. THOMAS, Late Thomas & Gallaher.
3. c. TAYLOR, Late with Bryan & Miltenberger.
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G. F. HERRICK,

DEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS AND
~ Jewelry, Main street, two doors West Of
the Montour House. Independence, Iowa.
u Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Musical
instruments Repaired and Warranted. [nr5'57
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-05-26

A Dutchman's heart rending soliloquy
is described thus She lofes Shon Mick
le SO much peter as l. because he's got
a koople of tollars more as l has.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-05-26
A. n. OLDER.

A TTORNEY l. COUNSELOR AT Law,
IA Quasqueton, Iowa. Will attend to the
Collection Of Debts, Payment of Taxes, and
all business pertaining to his profession.
September 30. 1858. (2-30-ly
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BUSINESS CARDS.
D. ALLEN,

D. ALLEN,
4 TTORNEY AT LAW,
IA CEDAR FALLS,
Blackhawk County, Iowa.
u PRoMPr ATTENTION PAID TO COLLECTIONS
(my26 59-lyl
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Burlington, April 80. 1859.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-09-15
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WIN. Spencer, Contractor, State street.
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u. ID. Drisco as South Water street
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Nav 2 1857 31yl
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| Wish You was an Editor.
BY NED, WHO Is ONE.

wish YOU was an editor,
do. | do declare
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Compelled to read whole reams of trash,
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The donors, each and all expect,
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