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Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01
FOR SALE.

An ACRES TIMBER, three miles above In
~ dependence, on the river.
.7-lw] +. j. MARINUs.
Ten Thousand Dollars worth of new
clothing at Wilcox, Chesley, Morse 4 Co.'S,
to be sold at prices corresponding with the
low price of wheat. Go and look at it.
The largest stock Of Furs in the city, at
Wilcox, Chesley, Morse, & Co.'S, and every
one says the cheapest in the city, consisting
Of elegant sets OF Mink, Fitch, Siberian
Squirrel, &C., &c. Go and see them.
Gents Fur Collars and Gloves of all kinds
at Wilcox, Chesley. Morse, / Co.'s, at the
very lowest prices.
A large stock of No. l prime Buffalo
Robes at just received At Wilcox, Chesley
Morse L Co.'s.
The cheapest and best stock Of furs ever
broaght into this market at Myers : Mas.
For Ladies' Cloaks, 1t Myers 4 Mas
Five hundred wooden shswls at Myers &
Mas
DIARIES for 1853, also Blank Books and
Legal Blanks, at Waggouer / Co.'S.
The best stock Of Cassimeres in the city
tho neatest fitting garments made to order,
at Myers / Mas.
Those Perescopic Specs at the Bazaar
are splendid. Try them.
The Pacific R.R. hat and all other late
styles with Men and Boys caps at the EN-
pire. t
The finest and best variety of Furs in the
city at the Empire Store. I
A beautiful assortment Of Oil Shades,
cheaper than ever, At the Bazaar.
Colby Brothers' Baby Carriages at the
Bazaar.
A large stock Of the best Custom.M Made
Boots just received by J. + Hodges.
Wall Paper At reduced rates at the Ba
zaar.
Everybody should go and get pound Of
that SLIGO Tea, At Wilcox, c. N. 4 Co.'s.
Carpets anc Oil Cloths marked down to
the lowest prices at Wilcox, Chesley, Morse
4 Co.'s.
Dissolution OF CorARTxERsnrr.-The
partnership heretofore existing between VIM
What and W. T. Dale, under the name o,
What / Co., in this city, Dissolved BY mutual
consent. All knowing themselves eudebted
to US will please call and settle Immediately
Independence, Iowa, Nov. 18th, 1865.
VIZ. WHAT, W. T. DALE.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

Mr.. d. s. Durham changes aad enlarges
bis advertisement. His stock, as now en-
larged, 10 without rival west Of Dubuque.
Groceries, Provisions, Cookery, Stsneware,
Glassware, Cutlery &C., I'll up his ample
store room in Munson's New Block, to re-
pletion. There is no better place to trade in
the city,
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

TEMPERANCE REsrAURASr.-It 10 with
great pleasure that We announce that Mr.. H.
r. Hunter has decided to keep temperance
Restaurant hereafter. His rooms, on the
corner Uf Main and Walnut SITS, are nicely
fitted up. We trust that temperance people
especially will show . due appreciation Of
this effort to supply the citizens Of Indepen>
dence with something they have long needed,
Z tam perance restaurant.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

PERsoxAL-Mr. ]. Piper, the accomplish
ed Principal of the Public Schools Ct Man
chester, favored US with . call yesterday.
We learn from him that educational matters
in that Aourishins town are in highly
promising condition. The fall term Of the
school vas full Of interest and profit. The
winter term commences next week. Man.
chester, Is well as Independence, can we'll
feel proud Of her public schools.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01
BYnON LYCEUM n.


UfKUNt Dtts .-u. ENU7s
The Byron Lyceum held its regular meet
ing Friday evening, Dec. 18th. Exercises
opened with remarks by Mr.. J. NJ. Flicking>
or. on President elect Lyceum then listen
ed to spirited essay, by Miss Dawes, and a
defamation by Newton Fliekinger. An in
terestiug debate on the question announced
was participated in by Mr.. Mckinney on the
affirmative, and G. I. Mills aud S. NJ. Bras
den on the negative. Question for the next
week not handed in. Essays and orstions
arranged for On motion adjourned to meet
on Thursday evening, Dec. 2ith.
G. I. MILLS.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

WOODEN WEDDING. A pleasant surprise
party astonished Mr.. and Mrs. John Plane.
on the occasion Of ,leir wooden wedding,
Monday evening, the 18th ult. A beautiful
work box and other articles we're presented,
aud an enjoyable eve. ng followed.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

NEWSPAPER DrREcroRr.- Geo.
p Rowell & Co., Publishers and advertising
agents, New York, are about issuing COM
plete newspaper directory Of the United
States. From the specimen sheets forwar.
ded US, we Judge It % Be compiled with great
care and accuracy. 1t will certainly be the
most, and in fact the only complete work Of
the kind in the United States. Il will be
invaluable TO oil persons seeking information
concerning the press Of the United States.
Sc advertisement.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

u u ~ CO Ur
The attention Of or readers IL directed 10
the advertisement Of GOES COUGH BAL
SAM and GOES DYSPEPSIA CURE.in an.
other part Of this paper.
Those truly Valuable Medieines are recon.
mended by all who use them. Read the GER
tificates. 97-ly.eow
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01
ADVICE THAT SHOULD ne He.
DIED.

We desire to cali the attention Of the At
aic,ed to the merits of Roback's Blood Pills,
a purely vegetable cathartic, free from ner-
curry aud all mineral poisons, and undoubt-
dly the best remedy extant for the radical
cure Of nervous and sick headache. bilious
disorders and all affections Of the Liver and
Blood. They are, as their name indicates,
a Blood PHI; they search the blood for dis
ease and strike At the very root, thereby eff
fecling not tempory but permanent cures.
As pGrgaiive. they are ell that can be de-
sired, being mild aud safe in their operation
and unquestionable one Of our most sasis-
factory Carthic Pills. and should be kept in
every household, and, when taken in con-
junction With Roback's Blood Purifier. are
unequ.led for curing Scrofula, Skin Disease,
Old Sores, Salt Rheum, Dyspepsia, Erysipe.
las, Tumors, Eruptions, and all diseases
arising from disordered state Of the blood
or disorganised state Of The system. Try
these medicines and you will never regret il.
Ask those who have used them, and they
viii tell you they are the best Of medicines.
TABOR L IRWIN, Agents.
Riddcll has just received another new
stock of clothing, which he is selling at lower
prices than ever.
Call and see those beautiful Kid Gloves Al
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

HOLIDAY PREsEs- III. vds Of tls ed,
itor of TIE Bullet pre.slted tir. on tie
2G,h inst. with hoI dayf s<or,. of tie ale
persuasion, weighirs nine .oupcs Mother
and child doing well. Short eor.i.gs sLl
week accounted for.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

A. s. KisseI, Esq.,, Of Davenport has
besu appointed State Superintendent Of Pubs
lie Instruction, vice D. Franklin Wells, de-
ceased. Mr.. Kissslis one ofthe most promi.
ncut educators in the. State. His appointment
is probably the best that could have been
mnde under the circumstances.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

We are happy to learn that the citizens Of
Ottervills are taking steps 70 organize .
lodge Of Good Tempiars. The work Of these
Lodges, although not DESTINATIONS, is doing
very much for the temperance cause through.
out the State. The Lodge in this city is in
q aourishing condition.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01
New and choice Books always 70 be found

New and choice Books always 70 be found
at the Bazaar.
RExEaBER that Waggoner & Co keep all
the best new books. TheJ have the best
stock CT miscellaneous books ever offered in
this city. We mean what we say.
Blank Books and all forms of Blanks at
theBazaar.
Be sure and call At Riddells and buy your
aannels, and Ill goods for winter wear while
he is selling 30 cheap.
Ladies Geneva and A, erican gold watch.
e, a the Independence l.qzaar.
More clothing at Myers q Mas that at all
the other stores ia town put together.
"Christmas is coming and the best stock
Of Toys, Baskets, and fine Gift Books can be
found at Wagsoner & Co.'S Independence
Book Store.
The best selection Of Carpets At Myers 4
Mas
The finest Ladies' Cloaking at Myers l.
Mas
Beaver Overeoatings, Casimers, and ladies
Cloaking at Bowleys in great abundance.
Perfumery and toilet soaps at the lnde-
pendence Bazaar.
Meriden plated ware and table cutlery,
best in market, at the Bazaar.
CHEAP STANDARD BooKs.--The complete
works of Shakespeare. Milton, Burns, Tenny
son, &C., for Soc; Waverly Novels, at 25c
each and Dickens at IL to soc each, at
Waggoner 4 Co.'s.
The best Gold Pens in the world, at the
Bazaar.
Myers / Mass offer present Of two dol
ars' worth Of fancy goods to each purchase
{ Of over ten dollars in one bill.
Gents Elgin and Waltham gold and sill,
yer watches at the Indenendence Pazaar
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

A WORD TO youSG MEy.-In all prot AZ
biliiy one more young meL from this coun>
" can gain admission TO the Agricultural
College, a, the opening of tho regular year,
on the third Wednesday in March. II will
10 necessary for candidates to report them
selves to Mr.. s. G. Pierce, Co. Superiutend,
ent, for examination, before the second
"Wednesday in February. Now, boys, read
the circular published IN another place, and
'go in" 1t is a splendid chance for some
body. The young man who stands the best
examination will secure the prize.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

Our readers at Quasl ueton and Winthrop
will notice by the change in the card that
Messrs. Gill 4 Nicholson have established
branch offices at those places on stated
weeks. This will prove great convenience
to the public, and an advantage to these ex.
celient dentists.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01
CoE's DYSPEPSIA CURE

GOES DYSPEPSIA CURE
the most aggravated case Of byspepsia, Flasu-
lency, Sour Stomach, Constipation, and all dis
eases ofthe ct ,msch and bowels. Physicians.
clergynsn and al Who uss il, join in unbound-
I'd praise Of il great virtses. Sold By drsggist'
every where. Price $500 ia IN
A choice stock of Aannels can be seen at
Riddelrs.
Fur Caps aud Fur Collars At extraordina-
~ low prices can be had at Riddelrs.
Children's knit Skating Caps At Rid
dell's.
Eight and half pounds Of sugar for 81
at Riddelrs.
AnoverAowing stock of Furniture at Glass,
opposite Montour.
A fiue assortment OF Photo and Tintype
Albums, very low, at Waggoner Co.'s.
Remember that ]. F. Hodges makes q
specially Of keeping the best Clothing
brought to this market he is now receiving
his Fall and Winter stock, which in style and
qualify surpasses anything ever brought to
this place. ans 3a.4a5 .s I
GOES COUGH BALSAM,
The great popular Remedy for Coughs, Colds,
Group, Whooping Cough and Consumption.
Both sizes ordinary or, also mammoth
dealers in medicines. No family should bc over
night without il in the house. 27-ln
Call often at waggoner 1 Co.'s Indepen>
dence Book Store and see those beautiful
Cbromos ., they arrive; they don't remain
long.
1fyou want picture fra med in good style
60 10 Glass Furniture Store. corner Main 4
Walnut ST.
Bowley has Just received the largest stock Of
ladies and gentlemens furs ever brought to this
city.
Best assortment Of pocket cutlery, at the
Independence Bazaar.
Tho largest and best stock Of new cloth.
ing in the city Just received at Fcw's EN-
pire Store. 7
Nloore.s Flavoring extracts
are Perfectly Pare! None
better made They are Sold
at reasonable prices. For
sale ~ Dr.. \. =. clarke ll.6a
A ine stock Of Stereoscopes and Views,
at Waggoner 4 Co.'S Independence Book
Store.
J. F. Hodges is now receiving the larges.
and finest stock Of Dry Goods, Clothing,
Hats, Caps, Furs, &C., ever brought 70 this
market. Don't fail 70 drop in and ESQ them.
All goods marked down ct Wilcox, Chess
lev, Morse h Co.'S. AL wool blankets that
have cold at six dollars, marked down to
Eve.
Berbrish, the Prince Of eaters is giving them
Ats ct Bowlsy's.
Florence Sewing Machines attic Bazaar.
J. r. Sampson / Co, ACTS.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

The Dubuque Times growled al US, few
weeks ago, for saying . good word for Chi.
cago daily. 1t would have preferred to have
il said for Dubuque daily. But bless the
Iowa press, the Times has taken to putting
Ner York daily Worse and worse, isn't il,
Bro, Barnes?
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

CATHOLIC FAR nc Catholic Fair prov.
ed great financial success, the nett pro-
ceeds amountingto oyei Sl,l0Ol Mrs. Rich,
ard O'Brien received tie album voted 10 the
mos, popular lady, and Mr.. VIM. A. Jones
the gown to the most p nular gentleman.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

s CHICAGO Posr.-we have before spoken
editorially of the Chicago Posr, and this
week present its Prospectus for 1869. The
fact that the Posr has secured the services
Of Mr.. L. D. lngersoll {" Linkensale''l as its
Iowa editor and correspondent should rec
ommend it very highly to Iowa readers.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

Messrs. VIM. Few l. Co. are closing out
their fine stock OF Ladies' Dress Goods and
Furs at cost, as will be seen by their supple>
ment in this weeks paper. They propose
10 20 out ofthat line of business.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

The Board OF Supervisors will convenc in
regular session, on Monday rex. Tho rew
Co. and township of'cer. =. s'.s indicted
into Office on Monlav.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

TIE THERMOMETER IL FLoRrpA.-1t is
rather aggraya,ing to study the ,hermome:-
rical register of Florida just now. The Flor>
ida Union, copy of which has been kindly
furnished es BY Ms. J. NJ. Price, gives the
following table for the week ending Decem.
Der 23d:
Lowest at I A. NJ, 43-Highest, 63.
:" Up. NJ, CO. %.
9P NJ, As 63.
Mean for the week, 63.2.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

The PRsss.-J. NJ. Brainard, late o. the
Story County Eyis, succeeds J. W. Chap
man on the daily Noapareil, the long and
successful editor Of that able sspsr.
The Letter Pess is the name Of . new I'D.
yer,ising sheet issued by Nswcomb l. Knowl-
Ton, Dubuque. It is neatly printed and is
we'll pa,ronized by the business men Of Du-
buque.
The Peoples Journal is tho name Of >
new aud brgh. looking sheet just started At
viutou by All. H. Brown. II is well filled
in every department and deserves . liberal
support.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

STATE OF IOWA, L.
BseAssas Cbansy,
To oil pei sons interested in the Estate of Phin
cas- c. Wilcox, deceased.
You are hereby notified, Ths on the 2sth
day Of December, 1868, We the undersigned were
appointed BY the County Court Of said County,
Administrator and Administrative of the said
Estate of p. c. Wilcox, deed.
All persons indebted to said estate are requir-
ed to make immediate settlement TO us and all
persons having claims against said Estate are
required ~ 6le and prove the same according to
Law.
Witness cur hands this 2sth day Of Dec, ls6S.
AUGUSTA C. s. WILCOX, Adm'x.
CARLOS 8. WILCOX, Admir-.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

PREsENrArIoS.-Ab beautiful silver server
was presented to Rev. John Fulton, as a
parting token Of remembrance, by anumber
of his friends in this city, on Tuesday eve
ming, nj the residence Of Rev. A. d. Bush.
The occasion was also taken to present
fine silver pitcher, as a Christmas gift, to Mr..
and Mrs. Bush. We understand the affair
passed OF very pleasantly.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

FARMERS CLuD.-At the meeting of the
Farmers Club, at the Court House. on Sat
urdav, a permanent organization was affec.
ted by the adoption Of constitution and;he
election of officers, as follows: President,
Geo. H. Wilson Vice Presidents, NJ. House,
l.. J. Curtis, John Merrill, John Smyser,
and and ID. c. Brooks Secretary, Il. E..
Beebee Treasurer, VIM. Boyack.
The following gentlemen were elected an
executive committee to advance the general
interests Of the society: IL. Coughtry, ).
W. Rich, N. Dickey, s. swartzell, j. Iron-
sides, NJ. Todd, d. +. Bisseil, John
Johnson, I. s. Stone, s. Cameron, VIM.
Bunce, Z. II. Ely.
No discussion was held. but the same sub
;ec,. the best method Of wheat culture, will
be discussed at the next meeting. We are
compelled to omit the constitution this week,
but shall give it next week.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

Bro. Barnes, of the Dubuqe Times, took
our remarks on moral courage right home 10
himself. With hair on end, be wants to
know IL our horses maue and tail have
grown on. yet. We didn't know before
what had frightened the poor old sonl.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

CnIc AGO Evsxixa JouRsAL.-This long
established family paper is we'll known 70
the citizens Of this county, and needs no
word Of praise iron %. II tells its own
stov, for 1859, 10 the Prospectus, which will
be found cl.cwhcre.'
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

AS will be seen by his advertisement Mr..
JIG. Ozias Offers for sale his splendid farm.
situated three miles east of this city. This
is one of the finest farms in the county. It's
improvements are substantial and not the
least OF lis good features is the sixtv acres
OF timber aceomp nying it. This farm will
be sold at a bargain.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01
Com pm ratiyc Market Report
Tho following table Indicate the highest
uling prices at the several points named.
DEpEe DEN.E MARKET.

Grain continues 10 coIne in freely, notwith-
s,.nding tbs decline in the price ii wheat.
Hog' arc ahont tie mos. profitable stock row
for sale, live hogs bringing from &c to SO and
dressed hays irUm sc to &C..
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

The editor Of the Dubuque Times should
be commended for his untiring pursuit after
knowledge. We notice he ia publishing pri-
mary lessons in Physical Geography.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

DONATION VIsIr.-Thef friends of,he Rev.
W. W. Estsbrook will give him donation,
at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday evening
next.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

A correspondent Of the Dubuque Times
tells some good things Of Independence
which We cannot rive till ncxt week.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

Hon. 5. J. W. Tabor, 9Th Auditor, will
please accept our thanks f,r valuable public
documents.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

I'd. Marinus oi,rs FORT acres Of land,
on the river. three niles above Independence,
for sale.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

The Christmas trees at the several church
ca in this city were very brilliant and valua>
bic. We wish we had space for extended
notice.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

Rev. John Fulton departed, with bis fam.
lily, for his new field of labor in Belyldere,
H., on Thursday. We shall refer at length
to his services in this county, in our next is.
sue.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

). NJ. PRICES Movable Conn, RuoMBus,
LozESGE, OR DIAMOND FRAME, DouBi.g
CAShD Bee fIvE.--Tbe hive in make, di>
mention, and description, is in every respect
mo same Ms the square frame hive, described
ny me in the American Bee journal, on
page &c, vol. 4, Nov. No.
Except after mailing ihe frame together to
press il into diamond shape; press it Just
enough 70 make the frames IL inches from
side to side, and IS inches from top to bot.
tom stay them OF a uniform shape, with
siat Or strip Of tin until the bees have filled
the frames with comb all they will, then
turn the frames bottom up, aud the bees
will fill up solid with comb, when the stay
can be removed.
J. NJ. Price.
The hive invented by Mr.. Price, and
thrown open to the public, is fully described
IN the American Bee Journal for November,
1868. Twas Invented by Mr.. Price long
time since, and the description, with draw.
ings, was forwarded 70 the Bee Journal, Blu:
did not appear till November. Meantime
some follow M,he East applied for patent
and mar have secured il, thus cheating the
poblic out of the benefit oil Mr.. Prices iu>
vention. The new forms above specified
viii obviate any Infringement Of the patent,
and its present publication viii prsvest .
new patent being secured.
LEAP YEAR PARrY.-MunsOn's Hall was
the scene ofan unusual, but none the less
enjoyable, gathering, on Wednesday night.
Not that cc.illion parties are unusual IN this
aour.ting little city, Tor 70 Arc having an
unwon.ed number Of them this winter, but
that il il rars to see the amenities on such
occasions reversed, The ladiss inviting the
gentlemen, paying The bills and having the
so!e management Of the ceremonies. The
pastS was . model for the imitation of the
gentlemen. About ninety couple were pres
en', from among our best citizens. Every
thing in connection with the party passed
off in the pleasantest possible manner. It
was the last chance for the ladies', for four
years, and they succeeded capitally in crowd.
ing four years. fun into one evening party.
THE WORCESTERSHIRE giant Of the re.
!igious press has just been enlarged to sew.
enty>two columns. Il is the largest religious
weekly in the world. Its spirit is em,nently
as everybody knows. l. con>
mands tie 6rst talent Of the nation. All the
Efforts Of its enemies to injure it have only
'ervedto call to its support still larger class
# the progressive and .houshtful people Of
he country, and to give greater prominence
md influence to its opinions and teachings.
4 mong its contributors are such men As
ireeley, Whittier, Garrison, Haven, Cuyler,
,hever, Spear, Burleigh, Higginson, Grace
Phoebe Cary Cary &c. The
,anse Of Theodore Tilton, the Editor 10 Chie9
$ a. host OF itself. This commercial departs
nent Of the Independent is not equaled by
my weekly in the United States.
Terms, $3.50 per year. Address, Henry
:. Bowen, Box 27s7, N. Y. City.
Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1869-01-01

WISTHRoP.-Why are SO many constants
~ going to Palmer's for goods? 1t must be
cause be is selling the best Prints for one
shilling per yard.