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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

The Dubuque Times gives an account
of the wrathful visit to that city a few
DAYS since, in search Of runaway wifi,
of James Mullen, Buchanan county far
mer, residing near Hazleton, Said wife
became enamorcd Of an 'ornary' patent
medicine peddlcr named John Benson
and incontinently eloped with him, lcav-
ing the disconsolate james and Il whole
brood Of children to get along as best
they could without wiftly or motherly
ministration But Mullen pluckel up spi-
it and hearing Of the guilty pair i'll the di-
rcction of Dubuque, he went to that city.
He arrived with vengeance in his mein.
mu. lc.. in his heart and pistol in his
coat pocket, swearing to immediate the
fuyaciohs vender Of pills on sight. But
his quest was fruitlcss, and the ignts fat
aus IF his ,,lous hate leading him on, he
lcf, f,f Ficcport on Il slight clue to thu
flyitives Meanwhile the Times has Il tel
cgc I'm f;om EIlo'ado, Iowa giving infoi
nation of couple answering the lesc'ip
ito, Of thu fst:less wife AMI her Para
mour. IN =, Muller, with hi, b';t,cd u.
w.,,. ~, his pistol is be sent in that Ii
| net I'D. vixen hclrl f.on.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

PROHIBITION TO BE DEFEATED.--It was
not to be expected that the advocates of
free whisky would feel entirely comforta-
BILE with regard to the overwhelming vote
for Prohibition at the recent election in
this county, but it was supposed that the
majority was decisive enough--nearly two
to one--to preclude any attempt to set
aside the verdict of the people. But we
learn that just such foolish project is on
foot. We have some intimation of the
ground upon which the movement is bas-
ed, from letter in one of the Dubuque
papers, written in this city. The cores
pendent says:
ut is now conceded by many, Repub-
licans as well as Democrats, that the re-
suit of the election on that issue, was not
fair, as a large number OF voters-per-
haps the majority, voted without writing
for or against on their tickets. Some
with the intention Of avoiding to vote on
that issue, and others through ignorance
of the requirements"
Now if the hopes of the saloonists hang
on the above argument they are slender
indeed The law submitting the question
to the people does not require majority
of the voters of the county for its adop
ton, but "a majority of all the votes cast
at said election" Now as the whole num-
Der of votes cast on the proposition at the
o1o 70 ho off nj
turns, 2191, and the vote "fOr" Prohibi-
ton 1454, it is at once seen that the ma
jority of "all the votes cast at such cleo.
ton was pretty emphatically for Prohi'
bition. The suggestion that majority
of voters in the county "voted without
writing for or against on their tickets" is
surely made without thought or inquiry.
The above aggregate is more than four
fifths of the vote of the county on State
officers, and on every one of the tickets
comprising it the will of the voter, for or
against, was plainly indicated. No blank
tickets were counted of course.
The best thing for opponents Of Proh
bition to do is to accept the situation, and
not make themselves ridiculous by dem
onstrations of resistance or evasion. The
law prohibiting the sale of ale and wine
will go into operation in Buchanan coun
ty. on the first of January, by the plainly
and deliberately expressed will of two
thirds of those citizens of the county who
cared to vote on the question. 1t will
have fir trial and its wisdom or un
wisdom be demonstrated by actual exper
imcnt; its penalties will be enforced and |
the tide of incompetence stayed so far as
it is efficient to stay it; and all this des
pitc the opposition, secret or pronounced, !
of those who were powcrless to defeat the
measure by votes. Upholding it will be
found the greater number Of the best men
Of both political parties as both parties
are responsible for its endorsement BY |
IA proper realization of the above ftcts. |
those who propose Il Legal or other oppo-
siti"n to the expressed will of the prople, |
my save money AMI avoid the chlgfin
which defeat Of their plans will involve.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
SIDEWALK NOTICE.

IT, Al Whom ii May Concern:
\ office is hereby given, that at meeting Of the
~ City Coanci1 of Independence, Iowa, held
october loth, ls70, the following Resolution was
adopted:
RtSolti ~ bs Ciy Council Of Ina. ptndtn ct.
Io'c That the owners of the lots aburfing the
north side of South Street, between Walnut Street
and the southwest corner of Block No. four. "a
Stonghton Il McClure's Addition to the village
tnoW city of Independence. Iowa. be aud are
hereby required to build sidewalk four feet in
width. of two inch pine plank, in front of their
spective lots.
Said sidewalk to be built under the supervision
OF the Street Commissioner. and 10 be completed
within the time and in the manner prescribed by
An Ordinance 10 regulate the paving of side.
walks, approved April lth. 1873"
Now. therefore notice is hereby given, that I'M
less said sidewalk is constructed within sixty DAYS
from THE said l0th day Of October. lsu the Street
Commissioner will build said sidewalk and the
cost thereof Will be charged to and collected off
the lot or lots in front of Which the same i laid
In witness whereof have hereuntO
L. $. set my hand and seal, this 18th dsy
ofOctober. 1870.
JAMES NJ. WEART.
l6ew Civ Clerk
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

HuMBuG DRIps.-The following from
a New Orleans paper may be Of interest
to our readers:
INV attention has been directed to a
substance sold largely by dealers, under
the name of sugar drips, and afterward
retailed as golden syrup, which upon in.
vastigation, appears to be triumph OF
science over nature, since it contains no
sugar at all, but is produced by the des-
tructive action of strong sulphuric acid
(oil of vitrioD upon starch. As some pre-
fer giving their young ones syrup made
from sugar cane, the old fashioned way,
will state method for Distinguishing
the difference: Dissolve a teaspoOnful OF
the golden syrup" in wine glass OF rian
water; then add Il few grains Of fannie
acid, within it will turn black as ink if the
article is spurious. If not convenient to
procure tannin, make a cup Of strong tea
(Which contains tannin), and add tea
spoonful of the golden" and n fir quail
ity of ink will appear. l would suggest
the name Of btazcn syrup to distinguish
the vitriol from that Of sugar cane"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

THE WEArHEn-i'h The elements have
suddenly became propitious after week
Of frowning, and raindrops dripping,
dripping, through our autumns withcfed
leaves, and October is bidding us adicu
in old time Indian summer style. Our
woods are clothed in II panoply Of leaves
red and yellow. that CLINT in the sunlight
like tongues of flame, and the aspect of
nature is everywhere mcliowed by the
autuinn.l mists But then, November
viii be with us shortly, and with his
strongcr, ffostie. winds will vanish all
this lrcamlikc beauty. There is a sad,
cnccrtain seeming in Tic glory of these
daya-thcy are a constant remainder Of
the future, They are forever telling of
the silent alchemy OF change
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

Disastrous FlRE.-Last week we gave
the particulars Of Il fire destroying the
sheds, grain, &c, of farmer IL few miles
west Of this city We are called upon to
chronicle another and similar disaster on
Sunday last The children of Mr.. W. w.
Norton, who lives in Homer township,
about four miles from town, were making
Jack o lanterns in straw shed or barn.
Using matches carclcssly to light the can
die they set fire to the loose and dry
straw, which blazed up rapidly and in an
instant was beyond control. The barn
was burned up and in it year-cld colt,
a spring colt, IA hogs, harness and a
quantity of corn A COW was rescued
with some difficulty, and after she had
been slightly burned. Mr.. Norton held a
policy Of the old Independence ms Co.,
on the corn, and has been paid by the
agents of the Lamar to which company
the policy had been assigned.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
TIL Ylsr.n O1>NrEns.- Inc .lty Nj.

IN TtSrr.n QUARTERS he 'liy lftef
Dlic!4 SHOW WAS lively one with tilo
ar,sr.,tn. .nl at .cicS Of the concern
~. Di;ef AMI his treasurer, NJ. J. d
Turner. were busy rs bees the greater
part of the day, paying off the artiste's
and employees, the most ,fwnom departed
m tilt noon and night trains for their sew
.rai places Of abode The horses We're
Invested Of shoes ana kicking up their
heels in keen enjoyment Of unwontcd
i;beytv, before noon, on the More fsrn, n
few miles ION town The Gagged animals
are comfortably housed tor the winter IN
the stone building, on Main Street near
the corner Of Court, and the wagons and
other paraphernalia safely deposited in
other places. A few Of the more trusty of
the men remain to care for the stock.
1t is the purpose of Mr.. Older to break
several horses for the ring during the win
ter, and building will be erected for this
special purpose. Mr.. Showles, an accom-
plished horseman and prominent mem
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

HAVE WE a PuBT AMoNG Us?-Judying
f:om the avldity with which two Of the
Dubuque d,ilies simultaneously sliced
upon AMI published with apprcciative
comment, Il scrap Of rhyme which appear
ell in the Bulletin last week. the above
ntrrogltofy may he safely answered. in
the affirmative The only hypothesis
which conflicts with the Theory is that
which supposcs the local clitors Of those
papers to be n" judges Of poetry; violent
presumDtion in the case If nac Of them
II least
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
DIED..
COOPER.-In Quasaucton, Oct. Il

COOPER.-m Quasqucton, Oct. 18TH
1870. Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of VIM.
Cooper, aged go years and 3 months.
She experienced religion in 1880 at Camp Meet
ing held by the Rev. Thomas Sewell, in the East
Baltimore Conference, and united with the NJ E.
Church of which she remained a consistent mem
her till she joined the Ch;irch triumphant. For
twenty years she has been member of the Church
in Qaasqueton. AID the love and confidence which
she won and held in the Church Indicates how
faithfully and consistently She dischar- I'd her du-
It's as a wiIe mother and christian. The stroke
Is severe one to the husband children and friends.
yet they sorrow not as those who have no hope.
She sleeps III Jesus.
W q
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

BUsiN Kss-Our streets have exhibited
unwonted activity the past few days.
Judging from the crowd Of farmers
wagons that continually throng our
highways, and the quantities Of produce
they carry, our husbandmen have in
deed reaped golden harvest this year,
and are preparing for winter in boun-
tiful manner Grain merchants are kept
busy, and dealers in dry goods, hardware
groceries, &c, report a thriving business
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

VIM IRELAND, late of Cedar Falls, and
formerly of Dubuque, begs leave to inform
his friends and patrons throughout the
country that he can be found at the store
of A. Myers, and that it will be his aim
to maintain the reputation Of being the
best cutter of fashionable clothing west of
Chicago
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

THANKsGIvINa.-The proclamation of
President Grant for day Thanksgiving,
on Thursday, Nov. Gath, will be found on
the second page. We are not in favor Of
hash measures, but it is our deliberate
opinion that the time for the absorption
of turkey is close at hand.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

In JUSTICE CoURT.-Julius Peterson
was arreited and brought before Esq.
Curtis to-day, at the instance of V. Il.
Beach, complainant, charged with steal
ing lumber. From mental Obliquity or
forgetfclness julius could not see the
point, and plead not guilty. The trial
demonstrated that Julius was troubled
with debilitated veracity rs well Us lax
views as to the ownership Of property,
and that he did steal the lumber. He was
accordingly fined IS and costs, and was
upon providing for the pay
ment of the same.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
w. W. NORTON.

DONATION AND OYSTER SUPPER-A
Donation for the benefit Of Rev. w. L.
Hunter, pastor of the Baptist society. will
be held ut Munson's Hall. on Tuesday
evening next, Nov. 1st Oysters will be
served in excellent style by the Ladies' Of
the society and the proceeds devoted to
the same purpose. The public generally
are invited
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

MONEY AND PAPERS Losr.-Mrs. NJ P.
Bonham, an old lady who resides in By
ron township, unfortunately lost her peck
etbook on Saturday last somewhere near
the corner of Main and Walnut SITS. The
wallet contained $47.5O in money and two
promissory notes payable to Mrs. B., one
of $3.50 and one of about $3.50. Any per
son who may have picked up or found
the same, will confer favor on the lady
and be literally rewarded by leaving it at
this office.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

THE RAILROAD SURvRY.-The survey
ors on the BlairstOwn, Vinton and indie.
pendence route Of the Ottumwa Il st
Paul II. r. are reported in the former
place on the 10Th inst They report the
route between Ottumwa and Blairstown
as much better than they anticipated, and
that the people along the line give ample
promise of substantial aid to the project
With favorable weather the party should
arrive at this city during the coming
week
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

THE new Hall in the Wilcox block is
beginning to assume a shape from which
its dimensions and appearance when fin
ished may be judged. 1t will be easy Of
access, well ventilated and lighted, and on
the score of capacity and elegance will
not be surpassed in this part of Iowa.
Mr.. Wilcox is entitled to much credit for
the liberality manifested in this much
needed improvement, in which also he
has been skilfully seconded by the me
chanics in charge We learn that the
Hall will be completed in about three
weeks, and that it will be dedicated by
the Carter Theatrical Troupe who gave
so much satisfaction here some weeks
since
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

SLEEPY JOIN AGAS.-Wc begin 10
suspect that this equine quadrurcd, with
the somniferous designation, is not so
sleepy as bis name imports, or that he has
occasional periods of getting pretty thor
oughly walked up. He is reported lis i,av-
ing taken the $500 purse at the Charles
City races on Thursday. The time is not
reported, but probably it was low down
in the forties or high up in the thirties,
as tho horse men say.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
SIDEWALK NOTICE.

To All Whom ii Nay 0n1tyn.
n Office is hereby given, that at q regular meet
~ ing of the City Council of Independence.
Iowa held October 10Th. 1870, the following Reso-
luton Was adopted:
R,@,df III ;he Ey Connect Of Ysdependene.,
Io'Ca That the owners of the lots ahuttins on the
north side OF Main Street, between the west end Of
the Main Street bridge and the southwest corner
Of Block No. Twenty-one, (sp in Farso's I'd Ad-
dition 10 the village tuoM cityl of Independence,
Iowa. And on the south side of South Street be-
tween Court date SecoHdl Street, and Elizabeth
tatc Third Street in Scarclitis Addition. be and
are hereby required 10 build sidewalk four feet
in width. OF two-ich pine plank, in front of their
respective lots said sidewalk 10 be built under the
supervision ot the Street commissioner aud TO be
completed within Tie .iRe and in the manner pre-
scrihed by M Ordinance TO regulate the PAWN.
OF sidewalks approved April lth, 1866
Now. therefore notice Is hereby given that un-
less said sidewalks are constructed within six,v
days from the said 10Th day of October 1S.u, the
Street Commissioner viii build said sidewalk and
the cost thereof viii he charged to and collected
of the lot or lots in front of which the same is laid
In witness whereof have hereunes
h. s. set my hand and seal, this 18th day
OF october. 1870.
JAMES NJ. WEART,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

SUFFRAGE Commemorative publish
on the second page a call for the first an
nual Convention of the Iowa Woman
Suffrage Association, at Dcs Moines. on
Nov II. The question is a live issue be-
fore the people of the State, and it is meet
and proper that meetings should be held
and discussion evoked, so that it may be
settled without passion or prejudice. Is
it not time that the Suffrage Association
in this county wake up and be doing.
The Convention will no doubt be profita-
Bile and interesting, and no doubt our To-
cal organization could send delegates, who
by their zeal and knowledge Of the sub
ject, would add greatly to its interest and
effectiveness
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

FIRE PARADE-The public spirited
bows of Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1. are
taking advantage of the magnificent
weather to-day for a parade. They are
out en- grande tenue, with music and ap-
paratus and full ropes. The programme
embraces a supper prepared by mine host
Purdy Of the Montour, and dance at
Munson's Hall at night 1t is useless to
wish them good time for they are bound
tn have it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
FOR SALE.

HOUSE and four lots, good cellar and good
/ i well of water. and small fruit the premi
ses. Two rows of maple trees on the north and
chanan and Wyoming SITS. southwest of the new
school house on the west side of the river. Good
city; convenient to good schools. Will be sold
in parts or all together at a bargain, az the sub
scribcr intends to change his business. For fur
Their particulars inquire of Sanford Myers, 4 Co.,
at their store, or on the premises of
l7-3m W r. SLACK.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa. Oct. 90, 1870.

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, Oct. rs, 1870.
Received Of Lamar Insurance Company
of Chicago, payment in full for loss on
grain, by fire, on the 23rd day of October,
as insured under policy No. 81, $40, issued
by said company to me in lieu Of policy
No co. issued by Independence Insurance
Company.
Wy w N>,-,~-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

OYSTER SUPpER.-The Ladies of the
N. E. Church will give an Oyster Supper
at the new Wilcox Hall, in the new block,
on Tuesday evening, Nov. 9Th. Tickets
so cents. The public are invited to be
present.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

Der of the troupe, will, after short visit
to his home in New York, return and
take charge Of tie training. The other
artistes, including Madam Sanyeah, have
entered into engagements for winter
season at the South.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
NOTICE.

%TorrcE is hereby aiven that on the 18th day OF
November. tS-n application will be made to
thr Circuit Court of Buchanan county, Iowa. by
Edmison & .a,hison, drurgists doing business IN
The VILLAGE of winthrop, for renewal Of their per
.hanirni Culinary and Sacrainental purposes only.
Witness my hand aud the seal Of the
II.s.l Circuit Coart. at Independence, this
97th day of October, 1870.
rev - L. oSih4n' ti0'"'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
NOTICE OF PROVING WILL.

STATE OF IOWA, ,s.
Buchanan County, -
To Isabella San.'ster. John Saugster. Alexander
ID. Sau.s'er, Thomas ID. Sanrstcr. James A.
San.ster, Isabella j. San"ster. William Sans
ter, Charles X. San -ster Elijah Sangster and
all other persons Interested:
NOU are hereby notified that an instrument prr-
l porting to he the last Will and Testament ri
John San rster. deceased late of Buchanan county.
State of Iowa. was opened and read in open Coar'.
the nth day OF . toher. so. ID the ttth da
of November, 1870, was fixed by the Court for
proving and ADMITTING the same to probate.
Witness my hn I'd and the Seal of thu
ISL Gre |. Court in and for said county,
this nth day OF October, is-o.
ID. l.. SMITH.
15-w3 Clerk Circait Court.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
New Advertisements.
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested
~ that on the I'D day of October. A. ID. 1870. The
underSi med were appointed by the Circuit Court
of Buchanan county, Iowa Administrators of the
Estate OF Joshua X. Buckmaster deceased. late OF
said county. All persons indebted to said Estate
will make payment to the undersi med. and those
hayin" claims AGAINST the same will present them
legally authenticated to said Court for allowance
Dated october -. 1SIn
WESLEY BUCKMASTER.
j. A. BUCKM ASTER.
11-3w Administrators
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
TIE institute.

Supt Pierce favors us with the pro-
gramme for the Teachers Institute which
convencs in this city on next Monday,
Oct. 3ist, comprising the daily order Of
exercises, subjects for discussion, ques-
tions, &c, Us follows:
FORENOON.
$40 Opening Exercises.
300 itca ling.
9:45 Arithmetic.
1879 ..ccess.
1915 Music.
1850 Gtimmar.
il 30 History
1900 recess
ArrEsSDoS.
30 ..oll C I'll, Music.
40 Geography.
2.ao hcory and Practice.
"Go Gymnastics.
t:ln access.
80 Music
3 b Spelling md pronouncing.
400 Eclectic.
30 Question Box.
30 Lectures.
GL'I,JtI'lS ffpts iDls'Glo3h'.''
school Organization
. Course Of Study for Comiaoh
| Schools
3. Programme Of Study and Hec!ta-
| tons
4. Object Lessons.
s. Physical Culture and Physiology.
6. Methods of Teaching.
| QUESTIONS
I. Should school exhibitions be en-
courageds
.. How thorough and how extensive
should teachers examinations be!
3. Should defamation lie encouraged
IN district schOOlsg
L. In what way sh"' ext book DC
used by pupils and tea...crss
5. What is Unconscious Tuition?"
8. How many hours should constitute
! a school dsy? -
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

TEACHERS Examination is adjourned
from Saturday to Monday, Oct. 31st.
J. G. PIERCE,
Co. Sup't.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
Q Acres Of Heavily Tim1GrCa Land,
LIZ AnrnS Lime Stone QlarrY

}, Main Str ct, Ind 'pendence; rood cellar wall
.rcon: with ond Will of the leading lime bLsl
as within ~ IN les or more -Capahle OF Great I'M
,-,.encn n and e \trn-ion under Information galn-
II HE present b Isl iesS OF Subscriber. who rep
$50 is kilns with capacity of 100 bushels OF lime
scr day If not soon sold the opportunity WI
ut he lost by the prcscnt mana eers. The only
NJ, r,r s.,e par, F4yt}asof II Hsjta.f'sd Lrnd.
i,,nroycl. and ii a,res with ~ improved. excel.
AZ hnttnm land; AID some lots in Ouervillc. All
,r.rca al low valuation and on accommodating
u '''''' " - R.T. YOUNG,
,r.r, Tuckahoc, ". Y.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

If somebody wants to crack joke at
our expense by the way of bushel OF
hickory nuts, let them make it manifest.
-Ndehud Post.
We are your man, Andy; send along
your hickory nuts.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

A NICE line of new style, fancy and
staple dress goods, comprising all the
novelties of the season, just received at
A. Myers.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head will be charged 10 cents
Der line for the first insertion, and cents for each
subsequent one. Some abatement Of these rates
will be made to regular advertisers and for long
time.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-10-28

For SALE.-A large box Stove and
drum, in good order and cheap. Inquire
at this office.