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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05
Fence Building.

We find the following good advice
on fence building, by "a Farmer"
in the Glenwood Opinion:
The time is here for farmers to
commence their spring fencing, and
as board fence is the principal fence
in the west, l wish to make a few
suggestions as to the material, and
best plan of building for durability.
What l know is from experience
and observation. Some hints can
not be taken advantage ofthisspring,
but they may serve good purpose
in the future: Posts should be
cut while the sap is up, and thor
oughly seasoned before setting in
the ground. 1t will pay any farmer
to keep years supply on hand. l
find no difference in posts rotting
off, whether they are set in as they
growed or reversed. In setting
posts they should be made perfectly
tight at the bottom and top. A post
loose at the bottom will remain loose
by the wind keeping it in continual
motion, thereby making the nails
work in the board till it drops off.
1t will take as much time to put
post in solid, as it will take to dig
the hole. The hole should be dug
with a spade; you can't tramp dirt
in around post that is set in an
augur hole. The most substantial
fence is built by setting the posts
alternately on each side Of the
boards and breaking joints. In
setting posts in this manner, the
boards will have a bearing on a
post, no odds from which side the
pressure comes. Breaking the
joints, makes the fence stiff. solid,
and ofequal strength. Care should
be taken to set the posts so that the
top boards will come together on
a post with wide face, so the boards
will have a good bearing on the
post; if they meet on small post at
the top, two nails in the end Of each
board will shatter the post and
make it worthless. Boards should
never be Tapped on fence; observa-
ton and common sense, ought to
teach any man that boards Tapped
will not last more than half as long
as they will without tapping. The
quicker board can dry after it gets
wet, the longer it will last. The
boards should be well seasoned so
they will not warp and draw loose
at the ends. Nails should never
be driven on line one above
another, especially in round posts,
they will make a crack in tic most
that will get larger by seasoning,
and loosen the nail. The sap on
the post should be cut off so it will
not touch the board; board nailed
against the sap will rot off in four
wears
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05
A Brave Woman Farmer.

Nine years ago there was an old
man living in Duchess County, N
Y, who owned a farm of about 800
acres, and had three children, sor
and two daughters. He was an Ole
man then, and past work, and his
son managed the farm,
Then the old man made a pro
position. He could not live long
and wanted to divide the property
in this manner: he would divide i,
into halves; give the son one-half,
and the other half to the two
daughters.
Then the son made a proposition.
The property was worth from eleven
to twelve thousand dollars, and he
said he would sell his share to his
sisters for five thousand, on con-
dition that they would take care OF
the old man as long as he lived.
One of these sisters, q small,
delicate person, acts for the other,
who is something Of an invalid.
They agreed to the proposition, and
then the first thing this small per-
son did, when she got hold Of the
land and found herself in debt FIVE
thousand dollars, was to run in debt
four thousand more, with which she
bought new stock and implements,
put her buildings and fences into
good repair, and got everything as
a woman likes to see it.
That was nine years ago. Her
father lived five years, and got to
be SO helpless that she had to wash
his face for him, and shave him,
and wait on him hand and foot.
She fell sick herself Of the strain,
and could attend to nothing for
some months.
But now that whole nine thousand
dollars debt is paid. The farm is
in better condition than it was when
she took it, and she has got so
forehanded that she is able to go
round visiting her friends, and was
setting among you in this church
the first Sunduy after vacation; and
I suppose yon would not know her,
if she were here tonight, from the
lady who seldom goes outside her
own parlor. She has HAD the whole
oversight of the place, sometimes
hiring a foreman to work with the
men when she needed one, but never
giving up her own plan of ruling
and guiding the land.
One day, when she was not far on
with her work, her brother came to
see how things were going-not in
different, l suppose, to his share of
the property still invested. He saw
some stone wall that was Just done,
and said:
"You must not built a wall like
that; the land will not afford it."
"What do you think that wall
cost" she said.
The brother named the price it
would have cost him. The sister
brought out her book, showed him
every item, and it was not quite
half as much as he had said it cost.
But, then, he found that Willie the
women did not touch the wall with
the tip of her finger, she inspired
and directed the men, so that they
built as they built at the walls of
Jerusalem in the days of Ezra the
Scribe; and so the wall was finish
ed.
All this she had done, and has
raised a poor lad beside, taught him
farming, started him on farm of
his own in Missouri, and is now
looking out for another. - Rec.
Robert Collyer.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05
A new IDEA.

That Goods can be Bought
and Sold Cheaper for Cash
than on Time.
Call at the New Chatham
St., Store, Burr's new Block,
and convince yourself that
this is a fact. GROCERIES,
WOODEN AND WILLOW
WARE, Canned and Dried
Fruits, a very large stock Of
TEAS Of the finest quality Of
the crop Of 1871.
Bottom Prices on Every
thing. We buy our Goods at
headquarters and pay no COM
missions. Good Goods at Bot
tom Prices is what We sell.
JERMEGAN ( CAMPBELL.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05
f M N EN- A e OGU e.

Wnrncr,s Eunmcnaxoguc Is the only article
known to cure the Whites. Git vii, cure in every
case) Where Is the family in which this important
medicine Is not wanted. Mothers this rs tho
greatest blessing ever offered you. and You should
Immediately procure It, 1t is also sure cure for
Female Irregularities, and may be depended upon
In every case where the monthly flow has bcen
obstructed through cold or disease. Sold by drug
gsts Price One Dollar. Or sent by mail on re-
ceipt 6f Ono Dollar and Quarter.
Address 619 state ST.. Chicsso.
For Sale ny Trhsr 4 urvin, and e. X ciluxG
4 To: rs y
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05
WIN T. OF LIFE

The great Blood Purifier and Delicious Drink,
Warmers vinum Vit1 or Wine of Life. is
free from any poisonous drugs or impurities, being
prepared for those who require stimulant. II is
in the world for PURIFYING .he Good 1t is the
most please. anu delicious article ever offered ~
the public far superior to brandy, whisky, wine,
bittIrs, or any other article 1t Is more healthy,
ah a cnS"per ~, ho,n maze anu ~; enaiS young or
preserver. Those who wish to enjoy good health
and free flow Of lively spirits. viii do we'll to
take the Wine of Life. 1t is different from any
thing ever before in use. II Is sold by druggists
also at all respectable saloons. Price One Dollar,
n quart bottles
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05
Company Once. IS Clark Street.
House and Lot For Sale,

THE subscriber will sell his House and Lot, east
/ Of the Court House, on favorable tcrms The
house IL Of two stories, and has good well, cts.
tern aud other conveniences attached.
For particulars inquire Ut the Chatham St. Boot
and'Shoc store
TN e. WHAT
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05
Aqritultnral Golnuln,

The reading columns on this page will be devot-
cd mainly to topics pertaining to the FARM and
HOUSEHOLD. The farmer readers of the BULLETIN
IRE cordially invited to write for it.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05

Warn eT's
PILE Il Il nj Il ID v.

Warmers Pile Remedy has never failed mot
even in one case) to cure the very worst cases OF
Blind, Itching or Bleeding Piles. Those who are
afflicted should Immediately call on their druggist
and get Warmers Pile Remedy 1t is expressly
for the Piles. and is not recommended to cure any
other disease. 1t has cured many cases of over
thirty years standing. Price One Dollar. For
sale by druggists everywhere
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05


Vinegar Bitters are not vile Fancy Drink.
Made Of Poor Rum, Whiskcy, Proof Spirits
aud Refuse Liquors, doctored spiced and sweet
ened to please the taste called Tonics" Appetzers"
Restorers. &c, that lead the tippler to drunken
and ruin but true Medicine, made from the
Native Roots and Herbs Of California, FREQ from all
Alcoholic Stimulnnts. They the GREAT
BLOOD PURIFIER md A LIFE GIVING
PRINCIPLE. perfect Renovator and lnvisoratof
of the System. carrying off all poisonous matter and
restoring the blood to healthy condition. No person
take these Btters according to directions and
main long unwell. provided their bones not dss
troyed by mineral poison other means. and the vital
organs wasted beyond the point Of repair.
They arc Gentle PurRatfvc we'll ~
Tonic possessing also the peculiar merit ofactins
powerful agent in relieving Congestion IndAmmA-
ton of the Liver. and all the visceral Organs.
FOR FEMALE COMPLAINTS, whether in
young old married single, at the dawn Of woman
hood at the turn Of le these Tonic Dtten have
equal.
For InHammntOry or Chronic Rhcumasis0
and Gout, Dyspepsia or Indigcstien, Bill
ious, Remittent and Intermittent Fevers.
Diseases Of the Blood, Liver, Kidneys and
Bladder, these Bitters have been most successful
Such Diseases caused by Initiated Bleed
which is generally produced BY arrangement Of the
Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION, Hood
ache Pain the Shoulders, Coughs J1ehtue1o OF me
Chest Dizziness Sour Fluctuations Of the Stomach DaA
Taste in the Mouth, Bilious Attacks Palpaton Of the
Heart Inflammation Of the Lungs, Pain In the regions
Of the Kidneys and hundred other painful symptoms.
the ofsprnes Of Dyspepsia.
They nvisoratc the Stomach and stimulate the torpid
Liver and Bowels which render them Of unsanallsd
efficacy in cleansing the blood Of all impurities. md In
parting new life and vgor to the whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions, letter.
Salt Rheum, Blotches Spots, Pimples. Pustues. Bois
Carbuncles. RngWorms. Scald Head. Sore Eyes,
Erisipelas Itch. Scurf Discoloratons Of the Skin.
Humors and Diseases Of the Skin. Of Whatever name
nature. literally dug up and carried out Of the
system, in short time by the Of these Bttsrs- One
bottle in such will convince the most ncredns1s
Of their curative effect.
Cleanse the Initiated Blood whenever you dud its I'm.
purties bursting through the skin in Pmples Eruptcns
or Sores cleanse II when you find il obstructed and
sluggish in the veins cleanse Il when II ia FOUL and
your feelings vii! tell you when Keep the blood pure.
and the health of the system will follow.
PIN. TAPE. and other WORMS. lurking 10
the system of SO many thousands, efectuay dee-
troyed and removed For full directions read carefully
the circular around each bottle: printed in 1oaE
lansuases-English, German French and Spanish.
J.WALKER. Proprietor r. H. MCDONALD L CO.
Druggists and Gen. Agents. San Francisco. Cal. AAd
30 and 81 Commerce Street. New York.
~ SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05
CO q III NO Nj q u l.

Warmers Cough Bnisum is healing soften
inc and cXpectorating. The extraordinary power
il possesses in Immediately relieving. and eventu-
an, ,rr;r,. tho ,,s, Co.. - cases of Coughs,
Colds Sore iuruai ~. snchitis Influenza. Catarrn,
Hoarseness, Asthma and Consumption "..,os'
incredible. So prompt is the relief and certain its
effects i'll all the above cases, or any affection Of
the throat and lungs, that thousands Of physicians
daily prescribing it. and and all say that it
is the most healing and expectorating medicine
known. One dose always affords relief, and in
most cases one bottle effects cure. Sold by drug
gists, in large bottles. Price One Dollar. Ii is
your own fault If you still cough and suffer The
Balsam will cure
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05
DR.. BodelrS Medicines.

DR.. BodelrS Medicines.
Farmers and Owners of Horses. Look
To Your Interests.
THIS Is to certify, that we have used DR.. R. W.
/ Bodell's Horse Medicines for several years,
and can safely add our testimony to their merits
containing more medicinal virtues than any other
we have ever used, and can warrant his Condition
Powders to be the best the market affords.
j. c. McGowen, Henry Swartzel,
s. Pearsall, G.. Newell
II. G. Markham, NJ. D., W. Talley,
David Guthrie, Samuel Caskcy,
Thomas Diggins. J. ". Eddie,
L. singer, - -. UH,unlmmP'
Curtis Morgan, eiih''
J. G. Nedy, James Bcdinger.
d. C. Hastings, NJ D., u. W. Hastings, Druggist,
Mart Kuhn, \. Crooks,
Chas. K. Kent.
This is to certify, that I, George Rice, Of Quas-
the Breast and Lungs for some time, and could
not get anything to help me until was induced to
try DR.. Bodell's Challenge Iinimcnt, which entire
ly cured me with three applications. l can recon-
mend It tn the public as being one OF the hest
medicines for man or beast in use. have known
DR.. Bodcll for several years, and can recommend
$3.50 : GEORGE RICE.
This IL to certify that I, VIM. Manson. Of Quas-
queton. Buchanan County, Iowa, have had Il sore
on my leg for some time. and have tried all the
physicians to get cured, but failed until tried Dr.
BOdells All Healing Ointment, which cured 1t up
sound and well. think 1t IL the hest ointment for
man or beast ever saw. VIM MANSON.
This is to certify that I. John Canedy, of Win
thrOp, Buchanan County, Iowa, had my feet frozen
the winter OF 1S6s-89 until they were perfectly
black, and by using DR.. BOdell's All Healing Oint
ment have cured them. have known It used IN
number Of cases with success.
JOHN CANEDY.
l. Edward Mosicr, have used DR.. BOdcll's All
Healing Ointment, and would not be without It q,
twice its cost. Z. MOSIER
We. the unders!.s.i cu are personally acquainted
wi, the above named citizens Of Buchanan Co..
Iowa. and they arc among the best men In tho
County.
JED LAKE.
j. II. CAMPBELL. Assistant Assessor
z. B. OLDER, ex-COunty Treasurer.
j. A. DAVIS, Sheriff.
D. L. SMITH. Clerk d. c..
EDWARD BREWER, ex.Clcrk D. c.
2S I'll JOHN HOLLETT. Recorder.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05

Fun is better than rl'vsic.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05
DY $PEP STA.

Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic is prepared ex-
pressly for Dyspeptics and those suffering with
habitual Costiveness. II is slightly stimulating
tonic and splendid appetizer; it strengthens the
stomach and restores the digestive organs to their
healthy state. Weak. nervous and dyspeptic per
sons should use Warmers Dyspepsia Tonic For
sale by druggists. Price One Dollar.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-05

FAST TINE AND SPECIAL FAST TRAIN
ONLY 80 HOURS TO NEW YORK
The New York herald., 1871-08-28
Personal Intelligence.


Antonio Godoy, the Chilean Minister Il again ~
the Wes munster Hotel
General j. B Bowman, OF Kentucky. yesterday
arrived Mt the Fifth Avenue
Judge p. ]. Avery, OF Now York. Il at the Grand
Central.
General William A. Tnroop. Of Detroit Is among
the late arrivals at the 81. James.
Colonel Israel +. Hatch, OF Buffalo, Is sojourning
at the Fifth Avenue.
Colonel J. A. Magrucer, OF Washington. Is among
the recent arrivals al the Gisey.
Paytnaster Kenney, OF the United States Navy u
at the Hoffman House.
Colones James Kyle aud P. G. Bethel, OF TonneS-
see are registered at the Grand Central
q. X. Bishop, OF Honolulu Sandwich Islands, u
at the Gilsey House.
Dr. Krabler, OF Germany, yesterday arrived ~
the Astor.
N. S. Tenny. q prominent merchant Of Milwaukee,
Is at The st. James.
w. J. Weekcs, OF Georgia, Is domicled at the SS
Nicholas.
Major John r. Moore, of Louisville. is staying as
tho Fifth Avenue
Rev. q. ". ". Mcdonnell, Of Savannah, Is st the
AstOr.
The New York herald., 1871-08-28
TIE FIRE Al GyADALOffE.

Destruction Of the City of Point-a -P. re- Loss
Estimated Dciweca six and Seven Millions
Of Dollars.
Porsr-A.PtTRE, August 10, 1871.
I avaii myself Of the opportunity OF tho British
mau leaving for st. Thomas tomorrow 10 give YOU
an account oil the late dreadful fire winch has com.
petcy destroyed this city and has lett but ihe sub.
urbs.
On the evening Of the 18th ult, at nine o'coCyn nro
broke out Ia tue middle OF the city. IL was checked
after great exerions at one In the morning
Twelve houses wore burned.
ON the evening OF the 18th, at haf.past eight
O'Clock, another nre broke out also IN tho middle
OF the city, street TO the eastward OF the first
ono. AZ eleven O'CLOCK It was general connagra-
tion which lasted until nine next morning. Then
<.he destruction was comple:e.
the Consulate has saved nothing except the coat
OF arms.
Tie average loss Is estimated from elk millions 10
seven millions Of dollars.
There Is a great deal 70 be done here There IL
plenty OF room for our energetic people. This civ
must be rebuilt again, being the heart OF tho island
The coming crop - III the very best condition,
EyerytbipQ looks bright for the future
should any help for the victims OF tho Iato nre he
given TO you yCu may forward tic same dl,ec, 10
me.
The New York herald., 1871-08-28
OBITUARY..


Charles Scribner head Of the eminent publishing
nrm OF this cily. died at Lucerne, Switzerland on
saturday OF typhoid fever. The remains were en-
balmed and will be brought home for interment.
Mr. Scribner was born In New York city In 1890.
He was graduated at Princeton College.
and stualcd three years for the profession
law but quit It before lis admis'
sion to the bar on account OF Ill health.
flo then turned Lis attention TO book publishing,
and commenced business in tie Old Brck church 10
Is4d with Isaac Baker, under the firm OF Baker b
scribner. In 1857 he greatly enlarged his business
changing the nrm name 20 Scribner Co., under
winch it remains at prosont, Mr.. Baker having died
some years before. Mr.. Scribuer notable IN hte
business relations for hs ready recognition and en-
c0uraqement OF native talent and In social life f0e
his sagacity and larRe-hearted sympsthy for hia
struggling follow men.
The New York herald., 1871-08-28
THE ARCTIC REGIONS.

PaWI Dm Chniiiu in New Field or Expic-
Pati1n.
BAMMRIPEsr, Norway. Latitude 70 - North
July 25, 1871.
Paul B. Du Chaillu. the famous African explorer Is
hero, and has just returned from North Cape north
OF latitude II, the extreme point Of the European
Continent, jutting into the Arctic Ocean. Since he
left the United States last spdng he has visited
Sweden (where no was kindly received b7 the King
Finland Lapand and a part OF Russia, and has
been up the Gull or Bothnia. lie mad the gratinca.
ton TO nd his works Africa in this remote part
OF the world both in English and translated into
the Norwegian language. lie is much impressed
with the grand scenery and character OF the people
Of this primitive region. Du Chaillu expects to be
back In the United States next November or Decem-
Der. whom ne Will prepare 10 give the public descrp
tion Is Of his uave.s and explorations In this new
field Of labor and old home OF the Naji and Euro.
peAn races.
The New York herald., 1871-08-28

Collision Between Passenger and Freight Trains
On tho Philadelphis and Eric RailroaA-
Six Persons Killed and -Four
Wounded

ERIE, Pa, August 21, 1871.
The Erie mail train bound West colded with
the Empire freight train, going East, between sevon
and eight O'Clock yesterday morning, about one and
half miles west or westp0rt station. middle divt.
sion OF the Philadelphia and Eric Railroad.
The following persons we're killed and injured;-R.J.
Brown, OF Lockhaven, and Reuben winslow. pas
sengers, and II. w. Lyman, OF Wiiamsport, con-
ductor, and Thomas cannon, Of DunkIrK, fireman
OF the mail train; James A. Ward, OF Beliefonte
Pa, conductor, and William Killinger, OF Altoona,
Pa, engineers of the freight train, were killed.
In]ured-A. N. Atwater, OF Lockhavenj
Reuben Hitler, OF wnlIamsport; James
shaner, Jr, snnemahoning, Pa J.
MCCORMICK, OF Baltimore, engineer or the passenJ
ger Tram; rnomas McNanny, Of Wayne, Pa; A. x.
Steel, OF Tonesha, Pa; @. II. Cornwall, OF B1ngs
hamton, N. Y; Martin II. Fisher. Of Loc Xhavenf
@. A. Lacy, Of Philadelphia; Judgo J. A. Dale OF
Tionesha; Henry A. Thompson, Of willIamsportp
Eban Riper. OF Sinnemahonlng; Frank Boone. Of
Altoona, baggage master or the tram and AIouzo
Lyon, OF Pa, fireman OF The freight train. Otner
persons were slightly bruised and scratched.
The passenger train was about an hour late IN
leaving wllliamsport, and was running at the rate
OF about thirty miles per hour. The freight
train was running at about tho rate OF eighteen
miles an hour. The trains meeting on sharp curve
were rot visible to each other till they
we're only few yards apart and their speed was
not checked. Tho baggage and smoking cars of tho
mail train were teesc0ped oil but q few feet. Tho
passengers In the two cars In the rear wero un.
injured.
An Official Investigation shows that the accidens
caused by the neglect OF the conductor and en-
gineer Of the mail train TO obey tho orders
given them not to pass WestDort until tho
freight train had arrived there. copy OF the
order was found In the pocket OF the engineer, who
believed to bo fatally injured, but later inteiif.
gence reports him improving though still unable to
speak.
The New York herald., 1871-08-28
THE WEATHER.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OPFICR or THE CniEP SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, u. G., August 28--l a. NJ.


WASHINGTON. u. G., August 2s--l NJ.
Synopsis for the past t,os1ty.fo,tr hou's.
The area OF low barometer (which was Saturday,
on the lower Lakes. after being increased by the
influence Cf the storm In Western Ten.
nessce. has moved eastward, ana Is now
on the New England coast The cyclone which
had passed northward through Georgia gradually
spread out and disappeared as such. Brisk south
and southwes,crly winds continued un'l Sunday
evening from Virginia to Massachusetts, but have
now very much diminished. vcrS heavy rains have
fallen from central Iako Erie 10 Vermont and lighter
rams ut most points on the middle and eastern
coast An area OF cloud and rain has extended over
Nebraska and Missouri. and the barometer Is fall.
Ing with northeasterlY winds on Lake Superior.
FrObab0Ufes.
the rain In New England viii probably clear away
tonight and nOrthwosteriy winds prevail ON Mon
day from Maryland north and eastward, light
sou!herly winds with partially cloudy ani
warm weather Is probable for tho Southern and
Gulf states. clear and hazy weather for the lower
lakes threatening weather with local rains, from
Lake Huron TO Illinois and westward.