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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

SPrcrAcLss.-lessss. Lazarus 1 Norris,
Of Hartford, Conn.,, nansfactssefs Of the
celebrated "Perfected Spectacles,;' beg re-
specially to announce to the inhabitants Of
Independence and vicinity, that they have
appointed Mr.. ]. P. Sampson Is their sole
agent. These spectacles have become as
familiar as "household Words" down East,
and will no doubt become equally popular
here. Mr.. Sampson has received sets Of
"test types" for expeditiously and accurate.
" ascertaining the exact strength Of glass
required; which with his previous expert
ence will enable him to meet the require.
ments of all customers. These glasses are
made upon the most scientific principles;
all that experience has taught and art per.
fected has has been embodied in them.
They are perfectly pure, hard and brilliant.
They never tire the eye and last many years
without change. 353m
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

DEAD HEADs.-The following pathetic
address is from the Albany IN. " En-
press. That paper had-as what paper
has not-a number Of non-payinz "pa'
trons," and unable, from stress Of circum.
stances to keep company with them longer,
bids them adieu in the following feeling
terms:
"This week we strike from our list about
fifty names who will not pay their dues to
the printer. In doing so we take them by
the hand, and with tears in our eyes, bid
them an affectionate farewell. Goodbye,
old subs Take care of yourself 8. Some.
times think Of the Express which you have
had SO long for nothing. Sponge upon 9th.
er printers now for awhile. A change Of
diet will doubtless be good for you. Poor
old fellows We are little sorry to turn
you out upon the dark night withouta lamp,
but it must be so. Strike for the nearest
neighbours light. He may let you in and
feed you for a year or two, upon the strength
of your honorable promise to pay at the
end of that time. For ourselves we have
enough of these curious pledges to supply
our cabinet for the present. We have la
belled them carefully, and they are open to
general inspection. With many thanks for
your self-sacrificing indulgence to US, and
your honest appreciation of obligations ex.
isting toward our Office, we again aud final
~ say, farewell forever"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
TRIAL OF WA
TER WHEELS.
Sherwood's Again Victorious /!

Another entirely impromptu test Of the
relative working qualities Of the Lsffel Tur.
bine, and the wheel invented and patented
by our townsman, Mr.. Samuel Sherwood,
took place at the mill, on the west side OF
the river, last Tuesday afternoon. For two
or three days before two gentlemanly ap-
pearing individuals, apparently strangers to
each o:her, had been looking around the
new mill, talking about water wheels with
Mr.. Sherwood, one asking employment as
mill wright, &C.; evidently having some OBJ
ject which did not yet appear on the surface.
At last, however, they came to the point.
They had heard much of Mr. Sherwood
wheel, and wished to see an actual test OF it
in connection with the Leffel wheel. They
professed to be perfectly acquainted with
the latter, one OF them saying that he had
been an agent for it and had put in quite
number. Their subsequent handling Of the
Lelfel wheel, showed that they had not spo-
ken without warrant.
Mr.. Sherwood consented to CRAFTY them
with the desired trial, and having a work.
ing model of each of the wheels of same
size, 6 inches, he put the Letfel wheel into
the hands Of the gentlemen. They took it
apart, cleaned and put it in perfect ORDER
On the trial the following results were
shown: With l5 cubic feet of water the
Leffel wheel raised 26a pounds "a feet.
With 22.2 cubic feet, Sherwood's wheel rails.
ed 5Sa pounds the same height. The next
trial was TO determine what amount of wa
ter the Sherwood wheel would require t.
raise the same weight as that raised by the
Lefiel wheel -264 pounds. 1t was found to
be ID cubic feet. Thus it required abou,
L cubic feet of water more to raise 26a
pounds by the Leffel wheel than by the
Sherwo wheel.
The gentlemen went off without word of
comment or the trial, evidently satisfied
that the invention of Mr. Sherwood is not
such an one as can be put down by the
game Of brag or offers to bet If the visit
ors were sent on, hyaMessrs. Leffel & Co.,
as is shrewdly suspected, to spy out the sit
ua'ion. they went back to their employers
with a considerably lar,e flea in their ears.
/ they were seeking honest information for
their own benefit. they obtained considera.
bly, more than could be got out of hundred
boastlul challenges.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

The CESsus.-U. S. Marshal Clark pub
fishes III the Des Muines papers list Of
Deputies for Iowa, appointed by him to
take the censns Of 1910. For Buchanan
coeuty, Capt ". I. Spencer, Of this city,
and r. t. Turner, o. laas1uetoH, are tue
appaiatecs. They are both excellent men,
and will undoubtedly perform the impor'
tant duties assigned to them with zeal and
integrity The work will commence on the
first Of june The district assigned to
Capt. Spencer, is composed OF the eight
western townships of the county, viz. /:
Fairbank, Hazleton, Perry, Washington,
WeAburg, Sumner, jefferson ard Homer.
Mr.. Turner'S district is composed OF the
eight eastern townships, as follows: But
falo, Madison, Byron, Fremont, Liberty,
Middlefeld, Como and Newton. The law
requires that Deputy Marshals shall be
residents of the districts for which they are
appointed. and that they shall make the
enumeration in person. We publish on
the second page q letter Of instructions
from the Secretary Of the Interior, from
which further particulars may be derived
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

PERsoNAL.-Our friend Smart, Of the
Waterloo Reporter, made us pleasant call
the other day. Smart is smart talker,
ard we always enjoy chat with him, for
when he talks he has something to say, a
takers. Talking about Smart, we are re-
minded that Smart & Parro, are working
into a large and profitable business at their
psta blishment at Waterloo. in the line OF
blank books aud binding. They do exec
lent work and compete fairly in prices
with older and larger establishments. Our
readers who may wish anything done in
thier line can rely upon good work and
honorable dealing.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

MISUNDERSTANDING get confused
sometimes over the technical designations
given to offences against the laws. What
may be considered by common, straight
forward men as theft, stealing, is very o.
ten found to be under the nice definitions of
the law merely breach Of trust or trespass.
In the opposite direction, however, was the
mistake OF the man who n few days since
applied to one Of our magistrates for war
rant to arrest neighbor for "embezzle-
ment" The magistrate suspecting a con-
fusion Of ideas ON the part Of the applicant,
asked him if he was sure that embezzle-
ment was the crime committed.
so, yes" responded the man with the
utmost confidence, "he en,bezaled fire bush
rs m potttocs ont IF my barn last night.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

THE PARKHURsT TROUPE We have re-
ceived letter from John G. Parkhurst in
which he informs us that he has organized
his concert troupe for summer tour and
will give a concert in our city on Saturday
evening May 2lst. Mr.. Parkhurst is cor
i1ent that he has now the best male quar-
tette that ever travelled in the west. 1t Will
be composed of Mr.. John Hickey, tenor
Of exceptional power, compass and quality
of voice. Mr.. Chamberlain I'd tenor, Mr..
Graves, baritone and pianist, and Mr..
Parkhurst as basso. Those of our readers
who remember the excellent singing of the
Thompson-Parkhurst troupe, will without
doubt anticipate, and realize much pleasure
from that OF the new combination. They
will be greeted with full house The pro.
grainme for the concert in this city will be
forwarded in due season.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

S. C. Kenyon & Co. having disposed of
their stock Of lumber, on Chatham street,
and purchased the entire interest in the
lumber business of Newman & Chamber
lain, wish to announce to the old customers
of both firms, and the public generally, that
they will hereafter be found at n. & C.'s
stand, near Depot. where they will endcav-
or to keep up its cid reputation of selling
the best quality of Lumb r, 18th, Shingles,
&C., this side of Dubuque, on the best terms
and at the bottom, prices. 42-lw
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

That was profound philosopher who
compared advertising to growing crop.
He says: The farmer plants his seed, and
while he is sleeping the corn is growing.
So with advertising. While you are sleep
ing or eating, your advertisement is being
read by thousands of persons who never
saw or heard of your business, nor ever
ulj, hnd ii not been for your adveltis-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

GRAPE VINES There is no more De.
liciJus fruit than tho grape, and none that
IN his climate can he cultivated with less
trouble AID expense, The main precaQ-
lions necessary TO success, are fresh and
vigorous roots and proper planting. Mr.,
L. 3. Older, IN tins city, has large mum
Der of vines OF the finest varieties, roots
from which he offers for sale at very low
prices To those who desire to set out
grapes in this vicinity, this is an excellent
opportunity, as it Is scarcely possible TO
over estimate the advantages of having the
roots fresh from their native soil, besides
there can be no possible mistake concern
t.. varieties. Mr.. Older will take up the
roots about the first of May, before which
time parties should leave their orders.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

THAT BUGGY Top.-We are informed
that the buggy top found on the premises
of Trip, now in Waterloo Jail awaiting
lrial for larceny, is probably identified as
belonging to Mr.. Tr er of Vin,on. Mr..
Tra"r had top stolen from his wagon
last fall and was in this city YESTERDAY for
the purpose of ascertaining whether the
one IN question might hot be bis. 1t had
been shipped to Chicago, h wever, by
Trips brother, for sale, some days since
We are also informed that Mr.. Trser was
50 sure from the description given HIM here,
saat It IS bis lor, that he has telegraihed
10 tbe police il Chicago to take possession
If il until I can he ldep'itied
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
DISTRICT CouRT.-The regular Spri

DISTRICT CouRT-The regular Spring
term Of the District Court, Judge Burt pre-
siding, will commence III this city on Thurs
day OF next week. TIE calendar compri-
ses IA criminal, Al chancery and l3l Law
eases. The most important cases on the
criminal calendar will be these of John
Oaks, charged with shooting one Oakley.
at chirayi in the fall of 1868, Emerson
Raymond, charged with rape, S. B. Trip,
for larceny and Henry Green, for horse
stealing.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

Charley Decker, the smallest man in To-
wa. was on our streets on Wednesday, sell.
ing his own biography and photographs of
bis ittleness. He is perfect specimen of
humanity in little, and attracted univer'
sal attention. He IS % years old and
weighs As pounds.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

New Books At WAGGoNER Il Co.'S
Tom Bro,cn's School Days, paper Deben-
hams Tom, by Amelia B. Edwards; Hufe-
lands art Of Prolonging Life; Il Brare
Lady, by NJ IS Mulock Principles Of Do
nestle Science, by Mrs. Stowe and Gather
Inc Beecber; An Ola. Fashioned Girl, by
Louisa NJ. Alcou; 1900 copies of the last
named ook have been sold within a few
weeks, aud 400 Of Little Women by the
same author. 422w
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
a snscen,ib,e British youth. of barely

A susceptible British youth, Of barely
seventy-four summers, arrived lately with
his bushing bride, aged twenty-slx, at one
Of the principal hotels Of Brussels, without
luggage, without funds, and under an rs.
sumed name. When Intercepted by the
police he explained his mysterious conduct
by stating that he had married against the
wishes Of his family, and had been forced
to clope to Belgium to escape from his ~.
ranical guardians.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
TO BACHELORS.

Ye bachelors attend, I've an offer to make 20,
In hymen's soft bands am anxious to live,
For good or for i'll a companion I'll take me,
Providing he fills tho description I give.
l neither expect, nor can hope for perfection,
For that nerer yet ,cas poor ROMANS lot;
But choosing a husband, I'd make selection
That many in my situation would not.
I'd have, let me see; I'd not have beauty,
For good looking men are apt to be green:
With n good share OF wit, I'd think it my duty
To "honor, obcy"-you know what I mean.
He must have black eyes and dark curly hair,
And u face adorned with moustache and
goatee;
man with his face like girl or a baby
Is mover, no nercr, the husband for me.
His age would have at least to be twenty,
And not to exceed .fty .ire at the most;
And young men of that age being everywhere
plenty,
hope to get one of the numerous host
If any possess the above acquisitions,
And wish to be bound by the copjugal band.
They'll please to step forward, they know the
condition,
Inquire OF the editor, I'll be on hand
COUSIN BELL.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

Nervous and General Debility, Heart
Disease, and those chronic, lingering dis.
cured by that wonderful and valuabl rene
dy-Dr. Pierce's Alternative Extract. or
Golden Medical Discovery. In Bronchial,
Throat and Lung diseases it has no equal.
Sold by druggists, or enclose three dollars
and seventy five cents to DIR. r. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, and get three bottles, free
Of express charges.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

New DREss-We inadvertently omitted
to notice last week the new dress recently
donned by the Conservative. Our neighbor
looks as bright and fresh as bride. We
are pleased to congratulate it up, n this ev
idence of its prosperity.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

DRs HALL & MORRIS EYE oYRuP will
remove Scums, Ulcers, inflammation, Gran
ulations &C., from the eyes. and is the great
est remedy known for weak eyes, and is
warranted to cure the worst case Of sore
ewes, no matter OF what nature or of how
long standing. Money refunded by our
agents where it fails to give satisfaction.
TABOR l. IRWIN, Druggists,
Independence, Iowa.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
The WEATHER. The We

The WEATHER. Ihe weather is delight
fu' enough to deserve paragraph, even if
lonal news were more pressing than they
age. [ interrupted sunshina Ivy day. ana
et"ay, cen nights are the rule from one
ap3 Il th, week - the other The buds
are swelling tn Grass starting, The birds
.aitteimg, he sehoo, children are doing
sbeis shoes bunmers are lying around
loose upon the store boxes, and-in short
spring is here at last.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
.'Uorse Men," and others who pretend I

'TIorse Men," and others who pretend to
know, say tina, the following directions had
better be observed IN using Sheriddn's Car-
altY CndHioa iowders: Give horse a
tablespoonful every pight Tor a week; the
same every other night for or 6 lights;
the same Tor a mich COW, and twice as
much for an OK The addition of little
fine salt will be an advantage.
We have heard recently, OF several severe
cases of spinal disease cu'ed by .fohasons
Anodyne Liniment; one case o. o man !pr.
ty-five years OLD, who had not done DAYS
work for four years. The back should first
be washed, then rubbed with coarse towel.
Apply the liniment cold, and rub in well
with the hand.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
Farm For Sale.

r hereby offer for sale my farm, situated q
miles east Of Independence. comprising
1888 acres Of the best Of prairie land. all fenced
and under good cultivation. we'll watered. with
good house and barn, sheep barn, corn and hog
house, ard other out buildings, fine young
orchard in bearing, tog. thor with small fruit
in good quantity. The farm with 60 acres Of
excellent timber will be sold all together, or di-
yided to suit purchasers. twill be sold cheap
and on easy forms. Inquire Of the subscriber
on the premises.
35-tf &c. OZIAS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

The farmers have very nearly finished
seeding in this vicinity, and are now busily
engaged in blowing for corn, of which the
indications are tina. larger breadth than
usual will be planted.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

THE Insane Hospital Commissioners, Messrs
Fisher Morgan AID Bemis, are engaged in
on susta'ion in this city re alive to the prose.
uti"n OF the work on the building, and con-
forming plans to the action of the Legislature
at the last session. The work will be pushed
with the utmost expedition consistent with ex-
eelfcnee ana durability, The brick yards are
already in full operation, and active prepara-
II Tie milling
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

"Cousin Bell" sends US the following poeti-
cal summary Of her matrimonial desires. Any
of our bachelor friends between the ages of 20
and IS, possessing "black eyes" and dark cur
~ hair" and moustache, not exceptionally
good or i'll looking, witty and connubially in
clined, by applying-one at time-at the
back door of our Office on Saturdays or Mon
days, may hear Of something to their advan-
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

"A rare chance for persons who want good
Sewing Machine to purchase one. l am now
selling the Wheeler & Wilson Machines on
monthly installments, which brings them with
in the reach Of every person.
J. B. TURNER, Agt.
For the Wheeler & Wilson Machine.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
BUCHANAN Co. ROAD DCSlN ESS.
Report for April 18th, 1870.

Report for April 18th, 1870.
The transactions of this road day are as
follows:
NJ. 2. B. w. Ogden. Final hearing
No opposition, and road established in ac
cordance with the prayer of the petitioner
No. I. Adam Appel. In progress
Claim for damages by Frederick Free. G
Dickinson, Jacob MANI and J. P. Ha.ri
man appointed appraisers to report Apr.
25th.
No. 10. John WEIGH. In progress
Commissioner reports favorably, and june
20th appointed for final hearing.
No. IL. Reuben W. Benedict. In pro.
gress. Commissioner reports favorably,
and June 2Oth appointed for final hearing.
No. l3. A. Arthand. Hazleton. VIM.
Bunce, Commissioner. To view 23d and
report May I'd.
No. IA. NJ. V. Bush. Westburg. D.
S. Deering, Commissioner. To view 23d
and report May I'd.
J. L. LOOMS.
Co. Auditor.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereb given to all persons in
IN terested. that on the 10th day of April,
A. D. 1870, the undersigned was appointed by
the Circuit Court of Bachanan County. Iowa,
Administrator of the Estate of Edward NJ. Full
ford, deceased, late Of said county. All per
sons indebted to said Estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned, and those having
claims against the same will present them le-
gally authenticated to said Court for allowance
DANIEL S. SPRAGG, Admir-.
Dated April 10th, 1870. 42-2w
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
January Goth, 1859.

The negatives taken at Mr.. Putney's fho-
tsgraph Gallery, during the last two years.
nave some into the hands Of Ensminger &
FulKe, and will be reserved short time sub
iest to ORDERS Parties interested take notice.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

Citizens of Independence and surrounding
,oun,ry, by all means, give A. II. Fon6a call
and look for yourselves if he is not doing just
Il he tells you on another part OF TINS page
guaranteeing satisfaction every time.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
GLOBE HOUSE FOR SALE.

vTVHE undersigned offers for sale the above
House. located on Main Street, between
Court and Elizabeth. House is 27x5S feet two
stories, roomy and comfortable. and has a
good we'll and cellar attached. Inquire on
premises Of
stiff r. McCUkISIIN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

eued, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by its use. Nothing can restore the
hair where the folicles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
Of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
mcnt, it will keepit clean and vigorous.
It's occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
INJURIOUS to the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. Ii wanted
merely for a
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

1.-The Ladies are requested not to forget that
the best assortment of White Goods, hosiery,
Gloves, Corsets, &C., is fond at Turner's.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22
SHERIFF'S SALE.

OH EMIT y SALEs
DY virtue of an Execution issued out of, and
ID under the Seal of the Circuit Court OF
Buchanan County, Iowa, in favor OF Rufus
Stratton, Administrator of Daniel Stratton,
and against the lands and tenements of Prince
I. Stevens. | have levied upon the following
described mortgaged property, to wit:
The North half of the South east quarter OF
Section Seven, Township Eighty seven, Range
Seven. west, in Buchanan County, Iowa. De
PENDANT Stevens to have the use Of the land
this year, lS7o
Which property ms above described. ! will
sell Mt Public Auction. 10 the high st bidder
at the door o. the sheriff office in the City OF
independence, Iowa. on Saturday, April
Both, 1870, at 2 o'clock p. NJ. to satisfy said
Execution and costs. No Redemption.
JOHN A. DAVIS, Sheriff.
Sherif's Office, Independence,
S750l March "a, 1870. 39-4w
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

J.F. HODGES is now receiving the largest
md fn.St stock of Dry Goods, Clnthihg,
1.tx, Cqns. + ,r-. &c.. YER brought to this
narl,~t. Don; fail - Irtr N a,'d se~ hrm.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

geuanrEatH Na4eanMr y G. keep all
.ne hrs, ,,ew b5eG- iher hay" the best
!. ok at a,i-e-}.aaa ou, books ever oif'red in
L, aiE u 5*.a- vhHt We say.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-04-22

...GRATIs-All Wall Paper bought OF Wag-
goner & Co. will be trimmed gratis with 1eo-
mans Paper Trimmer.