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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

DEMOCRATIC HOME TESTIMONIALS
evidence of the standing of Mr.. Donnan
at home among those politically in oppo-
sition to him, We append the following
from the Independence correspondence of
the Dubuque Herald. 1t is but proper to
say that the gentleman who writes for the
Herald from this city is no less distin-
guishcd for his high personal character
than for the uncompromising quality of
his democracy. The last sentence in the
paragraph which follows proves also that
he is no fool of joker:
The nomination of my republican
friend, Mr.. w. G. Donnan, for member of
congress, is looked on with great favor
in this county His past services in the
Court House as treasurer; his patriotic
course in entering the army as a private,
leaving lucrative business behind him
here; his action at the state senate in
securing the location of the asylum here;
and above all, his course in opposing the
railroad mOnOpOlies at the capital last
winter are just causes for the people here
to have confidence in him. His popular
ity will, no doubt, bring him a large vote,
but his chance of election will be small
against such an opponent as John T.
Stoneman, if public opinion changes in
Iowa the same as in other states.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16


THE BREACH OF PROMISE CAsE.-The
Dubuque Herald of Friday morning gives
the following sequel to the Mueller-Hayes
breach of promise case, tried in our Cir
cult Court last week The widdy's"
chances for damages look squally:
The hero in the recent breach of prom
Use case, Matthew Hayes, Esq, has alb
seconded from town with all his worldly
possessions in his breeches pockets, leav-
ing a disconsolate widow and the court
looking for the verdict of IS 900 rendered
against him for failure to make good his
word and marry Mrs. Mueller. The last
seen of Matthew was on Monday evening,
when he was pointing for the river, with
man proceeding him carrying trunk.
Whether he took the cars or a boat is not
known. At any rate, he has "gone where
the woOdbine twineth." That day he
disposed of his bed, bedding and a few
traps at Hughes auction store, sewed up
about 1000 of government bonds in
his vest lining, cast a longing look at the
old corner he occupied so long, and struck
out for parts unknown-where hOop-skirts
and dimity will no longer haunt his wax
ing hours or his dreams by night.
Matthew was honorable with his at
torneys, and paid them literally for their
services but those for the prosecution,
he cheated out of their dues by walking
away. The disposal Of his property last
fall was considered by many ruse to
evade the widows claims, and her at
torneys thought they could break the sale
and recover judgment, in which opinion
they were mistaken. The sale was bona
fde, and they were Outwitted. The court
rendered judgment, but he beat it on the
execution. Matthew is no fool, which
fact the widow and her council have by
this time found out.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
THE RAILROAD.
The Enginesrs Already ON the Route

The following letter from J. w. Dixon,
Esq, Secretary of the Ottumwa 8 St.
Paul r. r., was received few since. 1t
will be seen that the survey of the route
which passes through our county has al
ready commenced, and the engineers may
be expected in a few days or weeks at
the outside. The guaranty mentioned be-
low, was forwarded about the time the
letter was written:
OFFICE OF OTTUMwA s.
ST. PAUL r. r. Co.
OTTUMwA, Iowa, Sept. 18th 1870.
Jed Lake, Esq. Dear Sir: The engin-
GERS will start tomorrow morning We
have not yet received your guaranty for
$500. Iowa and Benton counties have
furnished guarantees. Please send me
your guaranty for $500 payable when
the engineers reach Independence. The
people in the other counties have become
impatient and we will now start the en-
gineers on the faith that your county will
furnish the guaranty as promised. Please
let me hear from you by return mail.
Very truly yours, ]. w. DIXON.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

Our New DREss.-We are aware that
the BULLETIN is tardy this week, but we
are sure that none of its readers will say
that it is not tidy. By the aid of Toepfer,
Barnhart s. Cos Great Western Type
Foundry, Chicago, and the skill and in
dustry of our office force headed by our ex-
cellent foreman, j. o. Stewart, we are ena.
bled to present the patrons of the Bull
LETIN this week paper, of the mechani
cal appearance of which, at least, we nor
they need not be ashamed.
We are not good at talking about our
selves, and will only say further while &C
knowledging the cordial and generous
reception and treatment we have received
at the hands of the patrons of the paper
that if its improved appearance gives
them the least pleasure, the outlay invol
we'd in making it win more than repay
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

THE NIGHT MAIL-We suppose it is
understood that the night mail which
proves so convenient to business men
and others, is not authorized by the
government, but is transported by the
Railroad company free of charge 1t is
necessary however to provide for Carrying
it to and from the cars For this pur-
pose a subscription paper is now open at
the Post Office. If sufficient is subscrib-
ed the night mail will come as usual; il
not it will be stopped. "a word to the
wise, &C."
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
CHAPTER 174.

SECTION l. Be 1t enacted By the Gen
eral assembly Of the State Of Iona, That
Section of Chapter III of the laws of
the Twelfth General Assembly, approved
April Sth, A. d. 1868, be amended by ad
ding at the end thereof the following, to-
wit:
But in no case shall the board Of regis
try Of any township or corporation correct
their registry Of electors by addimg names
thereto, scitAin fee days proceeding the day
Of election.
SECTION 2 That Section SDf Chapter
III, of the laws Of the Twelfth General
Assembly, be amended by inserting after
the word "person," in the eleventh line
of said Section 8, the following: WHO is
q .5reehotder or householder"
SECTION 3. Nothing in this Act, or in
Chapter Ill of the laws of the Twelfth
General Assembly shall be construed to
affect the right to challenge as provided
in Sections 493 and 494, of the Revision
Of 1860.
SECTION t. When the Board of Super
visors of any county have formed a new
township, the board of registry of the
township or townships from which the
Territory for the new township was taken,
shall furnish for the Judges of Election of
said new township, list of the register
ed legal voters residing in said new town
ship.
Approved, April 16, 1870.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
THOSE terra Gotta window caps on the
new Wilcox block are very fine.

REPUBLICAN, CAUCus.-The legal voters
of Sumner Township are requested to
meet at the School House in District No.
1, on Thursday evening, Sept. 22d, at Z
O'Clock P. M, for the purpose of putting
in nomination such persons as they are
willing to support at the coming election
for Town officers. G. H. WILSON,
Chairman Township Com.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

Mr.. EDITOR Please call the attention
Of our efficient Road Commissioner to the
almost impossible condition of Chatham
street, between Main and Green streets;
and also to the fact that the sidewalk on
the east side of said street, between Main
and Mott streets, is in a dangerous and
unlawful condition And whether there
is any good reason why sidewalk is not
built in front Of the livery stable on Wal
nut, north of Main street, according to
the city ordinance, and oblige
TAXPAYERS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
ELECTION NOTICE.

~-OrICE IA hereby given, that at their regnlal
~ session in June, 1870, the Board OF Snpervi
snrs Of buchanan county, adopted the following
resolution, viz: .,, 80 pv
chnnan county. that the Act Of the 18th General
Assembly (C6apter say for the prohibition OF the
sale of Ale, Wine and Beer, be submitted to inc
r., voters Of the county Mt the next general cleo
tim IN accordance with the provisions of said act
and ,hat notice Of said submission shall be publish
ed in the Buchanan county BULLETIN, and the lnae
nendence Conservative" for four consecutive
weeks next preceding said election
section I'd, of the act above referred to provides
that there may be written or printed on each ha,
it cost Mt said election either OF the sentences fol
lowing. to-wit: For Prohibition Against Pro.
hihtion and II majority of all the votes cast al
such election in said county he for prohibition,
then. and not otherwise, shall the provisions 81
his act he In full force In said county, from and
after the first Monday In January next following
such election" .. Il. LoCM NJ,
Sept 9Th, 1870. llOw4J county A""'o''
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

As blood cleanser and purifier moth
ing equals DR.. Pierce's Alternative Extract
or Golden Medical Discovery. 1t cures
Pimples on the face, Eruptions Blotches,
Scrofulous Diseases and all Sores arising
from impure blood. Sold by druggists or
send three dollars and twenty-five cents
to Or. X, V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, and
get three bottles free of express charges
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE il hereby given that at their regular scs
II sion in June. 1870, the Board OF supervisors
OF Buchanan county, Iowa, adopted the following
resolution, viz:
RESOLVED, That the act passed oy the l3tn Gene
raj Assembly Of Iowa, in regard to the restraining
Of Stock from running at large, be submitted tC
the voters of Buchanan county, at the next gene
raj election, for adoption or rejection, In accor
dance with the provisions of said act:
Chapter 40 Acts 18th General Assembly, provides
that the form of ballot shall be follows to-wit
- For the Act restraining Stock from running n
large" . Against the Act restraining Stock from
running at large"
Cant 5th 1871 10w4
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

161a; Marsh Is go.
Sd BALLOT. .- Marsh 81; Stoddard
11s5; Butterfield T.
Mr.. Stoddard was then declared the
candidate for third Supervisor
The convention then elected the follow
ing County Central Committee:
VIM. Toman, w. Butterfield, Alex
Risk.
Adjourned sine die.
J. M. WEART, Chairman.
G. II. JAKwAY, Secretary.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

Frank Hatton of the Mt Pleasant
journal says that the devil of that office
has received a note from Mrs. Parting
ton asking if it hurts the boys much to
sci Oh tie tnchs list. However it affects
the boys, we suppose that Frank is ready
to testify that it causes no fundamental
inconvenience to editors. The longer the
boys set and the bigger the tacks, the
more it don't hurt the boss.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

POLICE.-Our city has been unusual
ly quiet for a week or two past, and the
iron clad calaboose an entirely super
fluOus institution for the time being.
The one exception to this rule of good
order this week is Ed Lampson, who,
drunk and disorderly on Tuesday evening
last, was snatchcd up before Justice
Crary, and fined IS and COSTS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
UNION TEMPERANCE sEny1cEs-A

UNION TEMPERANCE SERvICEs.-Ar-
rangements have been made for a series
of Temperance Sermons, on Sunday eve
nings at the several churches in our CITY,
The first of the series will be by Rev. w.
L. Hunter, at the Presbyterian church to-
morrow Sunday evening. The others
will be announced in their due course.
We bcspeak full attendance as these dis
courses will have practical bearing up
on topics now before the people for their
action.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

New LoCATION.-Ames is well settled
in his new location, in Muns0n's Block,
where he will continue to sell the usu-
al variety of Fruits, Confectionery, Cut
lery, Stationery, Pocket Books, Toys, No
tons, Pipes, Tobacco and Cigars. Ames
is also the sole agent in this vicinity for
the Howe Sewing Machine. one of the
very best in the market He will keep
on hand machines ofevcry style and price
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

DEMOCRATIC JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
The Democratic convention of the 9th
Judicial District, met in this city on Fri,
day last, and nominated w. T. Baker, OF
Dubuque, for District Judge, and w. II.
Mcclure, Of Waterloo, for District Attor-
ney. Lack of space forbids comment
this week
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
A Card.
JEsUP, Sept. 10th, 1870.

WIN. ToMAM, ESQ,
Dear Sir:-I wish to correct state
ments made by Geo. Marsh, and others,
before the county Convention held at In
dependence last Saturday They stated
that my reasons for not signing their Gre
dentials was "that l did not consider
them respectable" The reason l gave
Mr. Marsh, was that the caucus that NOM
mated them, was irregular, and as the
regular township Committee had called a
Caucus their delegates would be the ones
entitled to seats in the Convention.
Will you please insert this in your pa
pcr, and Very much Obligc.
VIM MosHER
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following Res
II olution was adopted by the Hoard OF SuperNi
sors of Buchanan county, Iowa, at their regular
session in September. 1870, to-wit:
RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors Of Blu
canaan county submit to the qualified voters OF sale
county Mt the next general election, the question
shall the number of Supervisors be increased Il
seven" and that the notice OF said submission BIZ
published in the Buchanan county BULLETIN. anC
The independence "Conscrvative," for four consec
utiye weeks proceeding the said general election
" ~ nv j. l.. LOOMS,
County Auditor.
cr. -th ,a,o Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

Iowa AppLEs-Mr. JAS Ridpath, who
resides at Spring Grove, just over the line
of the county, deposited in our sanctum
the other day a basketful of large, fair
apples of his own raising which our bet
ter-half having tested pronounce the ne
plus ultra for cooking purposes. Mr..
Ridpath has forty acres of orchard, the
product of which may be found for sale
at the grocery store Of H. w. Glynn on
Main street. Call and see the fruit
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

NEWSPAPER CHANaE.-It gives us
pleasure to announce, as we doubt not it
will crafty our readers to hear that our
townsman Jacob Rich, Esq, has purchas-
ed the interest of Col. Barnes in the Du-
buque Times, and will assume editorial
charge of the paper on the Goth inst. Mr..
Rich is an old newspaper man, and has
high qualifications for the editorial posi-
ton. We predict that he will make the
IYmes what It has hitherto failed to be,
paper of commanding Importance and
influence, and fit representative of tho
Republicans Of the Bird District.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

WILL IT PAY TO ADvERTIsE.-On this
subject the Davenport Gazette makes the
following sensible suggestions:
Those who are skeptical concerning
the uses of advertising often ask the
above question. In reply, a distinguished
authority says that the country is full of
men who have got rich by advertising
In fact no man expects now to keep his
business running without informing the
people what he is doing and where he can be
found. The people cannot afford to hant
up places of business and trade. They
have been so long accustomed to gaining
that information from newspapers that
they depend upon that source altogether
and govern their trade from what they
learn at their homes and tircsidcs. 4
lively advertisement is a friendly talk be-
tween business men and their customers
1t is daily invitation for people to come
and trade, and every day the readers of Il
local paper expect to see there what the
merchants, the. manufacturers and the
people have to say. A good newspaper
is travelling agent, taking his daily
rounds to the families of all their custom
ers. No matter whether times are good
or dull; no matter whether trade is brisk
or otherwise, no business man can afford
to take down his sign, nor withdraw the
pleasing influence of a daily chat with his
customers through the newspaper. For
business man to stop advertising Would
be equivalent to his saying, have stop
ped business and ask no more f;lvors of
the people,"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
ELECTION NOTICE.

HyoTIcE il hereby given that the Board oil Su
~ peryisors Of Buchanan county. Iowa, AT thci'
regular session in June, 1870 voted to submit the
stock Act of the 1ath General Assembly lChaptei
IN as amended by the 18th General Assembly. to
he voters Of the county at the next general cleo
ton. to he held October nth, 1870;
said chapter IA, provides that the form OF bal
lot shall be rs follows, to-wit FOR the STOCK
Act ~ Against the Stock Act"
"''' ]. l.. LOOMS, County Auditor:
o,. kt,, Torn 10-w4
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
ORIGINAL NOTICE,

JOSEPH E. FISHER, J In the District Court of
vs.. Buchanan county, Iowa, Oc-
BELL T. FISHER. tOber Term, A. b. 1870.
To SAID DEFENDANT:
NOU are hereby notified that on or before the
i LIST day of October, A. D. 1870, there will be
file in the Office Of the Clerk of the District
Court of Buchanan county, Iowa, the petition of
Joseph E. Fisher, the plaintiff aforesaid, claiming
of you a divorce from all the bonds of matrimOny
now existing between You and plaintiff.
YOu are also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend, before mood of the second day
of the October term of the said District Court OF
Buchanan county, to be held at Independence, in
said county, the 18th day of October A. ID. 1870,
Kdefault will be entered against yOu and Judgment
6and decree rendered thereon prayed for in
plaintiffs petition. NJ. II. EASTMAN,
11-w4 Attorney for Plaintiff.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
To Township Ofacers.

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, Sept. IL, 1870.
EDITOR BULLETIN:-I desire to an
nouncc to the township officers through
out the county, that the Thirteenth SEES
sion Laws are now ready for delivery
There is large quantity of old session
Laws also, on hand for distribution to
township officers.
J. L. LOOMS,
County Auditor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

FoUND.-A sum of money, picked up
in the street, may be recovered by ap-
plying to David Ncidy at Bowley &
Orcutt's store, proving property and pay
ing expense incurred.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
THE SURE WAY TO WEALTH is by buy

THE SURE WAY TO WEALTH is by buy
ing goods at the Cheap Cash Store of
Bowley & circuit. They have the largest
stock of everything in the city, and sell
the cheapest. Their Dress Goods and
velvet cloaking department is full of
choice goods, and are sure to suit.
Their Carpets are novelty; they are
beautiful and cheaper in price than we
have seen for years. Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, and in fact everything the
heart could wish may be found at their
store. Their Mink, Fitch and other furs
are now arriving Go and see them.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

The parade of Hook & Ladder Co No.
1, which was to have taken place Sept.
23d, is postponed until further notice.
H. DEvLIN, Foreman.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
A Card from Tabor 4 Irwin.
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, May Is, 1870.

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, May Is, 1870.
Mr.. EDITOR:
Dear Strive wish you to inform the public
through your paper, that in much as our gentle
manly neighbor has concluded to infringe our
brand of lead, (Shipman's Strictly Pure Lead,) we
shall from this day sell the above lead ten cents
lower per can, than any one will sell the same
band in this town. So get their lowest figures and
then come to and get it for ten cents less. We
will give fifty dollars reward to any one who will
produce better article of lead orone more strict
ly pure. We will also sell oil as low as any one,
and better article, and unlike the above neigh
Dor, we have never had to pay. smart money, for
selling poor oil. [46tfl TABOR & IRWIN.
The reason why our celebrated perfected Spec
tacles and Eye Glasses have met with such extra.
ordinary success and are SO much in demand, is
because they found to possess all the qualities
We claim for them, viz:
Purity and hardness of material, therefore not
liable to scratch), bvilancy of finish. strengthen
ing and preserving power, and comforting an a.
mount of ease and comfort attained by no other
Glasses in the world. They are without doubt the
most perfect and scientifically accurate Lenses ev-
er manufactured, and last many years without
change. For sale only by j. P. SAMPSON, sole
agent for this place. IS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
CLORE HOUSE FOR SALE.

rJ,HE undersigned offers for sale the an m"r,
mud Eiizabeth, House is 27x5S feet two stories,
roomy and comfortable. and has . good wen ana
cellar attached Inquire on the premises OF
Stiff - wv
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

Rev. Mr.. Phelps has returned from an
absence of some weeks duration at the
east, and will occupy his pulpit in the
Presbyterian church on Sunday at the
usual hour.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

BALL.-The tickets are out for grand
ball by the Hook & Ladder Co. on next
Thursday evening. There will be
splendid time.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

JURoRs.-Thc following are the names
of parties drawn to serve on the Petit
Jury at the ensuing term of the District
Court of this county, which opens Oct.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
BUY YOUR
SCHOOL BOOKS
Waggoner & Co.
FOR SALE.

II, ESIDENCE of the late p. c. Wilcox. House
X stands in a square embracing ten LOTS can DC
sold with three lots or the whole ne, as pss
,"J we'll frnit trees shrubbery, &c, two cisternS'
fourteen rooms in the house. Apply I" ~
WIICOX Independence. y"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

AMANDA K. SruLL.
Plaintiff, In the District Court of
vs. Buchanan county. Iowa,
CHARLES ii. STILL. October term, A, p. 1870.
Defendant.
To SAID DEFENDANTS:
NOU are hereby notified, that on or before the
/ LIST day of October. A. d. 1870, there will be
on file in the Office of the Clerk of the District
Court Of Buchanan county, Iowa, the petition Of
the plaintiff aforesaid, claiming of you divorce
from all the bonds of matrimony now existing be-
tween you and plaintiff
You are also notified that unless yon appear
thereto and defend, before noon of the second day
of the term of the said District Court of Buchanan
county, to be held on the nth day of October, A.
d. 1870 at Independence, in said county, default
will be entered against you, and Judgment and a
decree rendered thereon as prayed for in said Pc
titiOn.
M. r. EASTMAN,
11-w4 Attorney for Plaintiff.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-09-16

Perhaps no one nedi.
cine is SO universallv re-
quired by everybody a.
. cathartic, nor was ever
any before so universal.
ly adopted into use, In
every countryand among
all classes, a. this mild
but efficient purgativo
PM. The obvious rea.
son is, that it is q moro re-
liable and far moro e0oc.
tual remedy than any